Wednesday, August 10, 2016

8/10 LARRY LIPSON, WINE REPORT, BRANDON MAEDA, THE WESTIN KA'ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS, FOOD & BEVERAGE IN MAUI


LARRY LIPSON – 
AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT 

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.




BRANDON MAEDA - FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR, THE WESTIN KA'ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS - FOOD & BEVERAGE SCENE IN MAUI 

About The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas 
Located on 26 oceanfront acres of North Kā‘anapali Beach, The Westin Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Villas provide spacious villa accommodations with Westin amenities such as the Heavenly Bed, whirlpool tubs, fully equipped kitchens and washers/dryers. The resort also offers convenient outdoor grilling areas, general stores with a deli, excellent restaurants and bars, outdoor pools, Westin Kids Club, full-service Spa Helani, golf and resort activities for all ages. Other fun pursuits such as whale watching (November to April), catamaran sailing adventures, hiking, horseback riding and championship golfing are easily accessible. The resort also offers a multitude of watersport activities, as well as complimentary shuttle services to Lahaina town. Visit westinkaanapali.com.

Pulehu, an Italian Grill
Often recognized for its culinary excellence, the relaxed, upscale Pulehu, an Italian Grill, presents New Italian cuisine served with a local sustainable twist. Overlooking the koi pond gardens, the restaurant is famed for its delicious pastas, appetizers, and pizzas prepared in a wood-stone oven, featured in the venue’s signature show kitchen. Also available is a semi-private room for special occasions.
Hours:
Thursday-Monday
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ocean Pool Bar & Grill
The casual, breezy setting of this poolside restaurant and bar satisfies every palate and thirst. Enjoy local cuisine paired with SuperFoods RX™. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as happy hour.
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:30am
Lunch: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Happy Hour: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dinner: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Bar: 7:00am - 9:00pm

Pailolo Bar & Grill
Relax and unwind with a refreshing cocktail and sample the varied island-inspired fare, prepared in our signature food truck.  The casual and relaxing ambience is a perfect spot for sports fans to gather and celebrate their favorite team, with games featured on large high-definition screens; or catch a brilliant Maui sunset from our fire pit seating.
Hours:
10:30am - 10:00am, daily
Happy Hour: 4:00pm  - 6:00pm

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