DUKES- yay!!

Dukes is part of a chain of restaurants called T's. They own Lelani's, Hula Grill and Kimos locally. We have Duke's in Orange County too (which I have to go to when my hankering for fish tacos kicks in). They just opened this Duke's two hotels over from MKV- walking distance- yay! :) They have live music every night and the way the restaurant is situated, it's up high enough that the ocean view is close and beautiful. The food is great too, they have fresh fish and different preparations. The chef usually recommends certain preperations with specific fish, but feel free to ask for the fish any way you'd like it! They have the same crab wontons here as at Hula Grill- but they are served with a sweet chili sauce (warning). I am obsessed with the mustard sauce and sweet chili sauce mixed at Hula Grill- so wait to have them there, but if you don't like spicy, by all means, enjoy! Oh and of course they have Hula Pie here too- if you've never had it- TRY IT. I love it so much, I wanted to serve it as the wedding cake at our wedding --ended up being too hard to keep the icecream from melting. ;( Here are a couple pics, but it was already getting dark. It's definitely worth a visit, even if only for happy hour. Get a reservation.

Here's the link for more info http://www.dukesmaui.com/

http://www.dukesmaui.com/

MY MAUI- pics from around

Lahaina

Here are just some pics from the cute little colonial town of Lahaina...there are tons of restaurants, little shops and art galleries.  A MUST SEE.  There are also a handful of really fine dining places.  There isn't a lot of wind in Lahaina, so be prepared for some HOT weather.  We usually go on a day that's overcast or rainy...don't say I didn't warn you. :)

Lahaina at night is AMAZING...on Friday nights, the have the "art walk" where all the galleries are open late and I think they even have a featured artist.  Here are some pics from nighttime...

Maria Lanakila- Catholic Church

This church is just breathtaking.  I will tell you now, that my pictures do not do it justice.  God Bless.

please see the link for mass times

http://www.marialanakila.org/

The artist Guy Buffet lived in Maui for many years...here is his interpretation of the church...

http://www.lahainagalleries.com/guy_buffet/guy_buffet_maria-lanakila.htm

Honolua Market

The Honolua Store is up in Kapalua- such a cute little market.

This market has a little souvenir area and a market area. 

There is also a great selection of fine wines and cheeses.

I know, you didn't think it could get any better....but it does.  Much!

They also have an amazing little coffee bar and a grill in the back that serves all kinds of goodies.

There are little picnic tables outside to eat at or enjoy your coffee.  The best part is that the prices are so reasonable. :)

Farmers Market

Cute little farmers market...on Lower Hoonoapilani (sp?)...the lower road along the ocean...highly recommended over the highway if possible. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7am- 11am.

Great pestos and dips and homemade jams

The beautiful island flowers too!  oh, and the view across the street isn't too bad... ;)

Napili Coffee Shop

This little coffee shop is up in Napili (almost to Kapalua). Turn left on Napilihoau and it's in the strip center with Napili Market. The make a mean latte (especially helpful when your kids wake up at 4 am because of the time change)...and their baked treats are great. You know this is a good coffee place because you will be the only tourist in there. The locals LOVE this place and I love that they support local artists by displaying their work for sale. Secret tip: on the bottom shelf they usually have yesterdays baked goods for $2 :) Enjoy