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Maui, Hawaii Vacations - Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Dining Site Shortcuts --------------- ONLINE RESERVATIONS --------------- HOT DEALS Hot Deals Sign-up --------------- RESORTS & HOTELS Islands of Hawaii - Oahu - Kauai - Maui - Big Island - Molokai Islands of Micronesia - Saipan New Zealand --------------- PACKAGES & PROMOTIONS --------------- PLAN YOUR STAY Golf Tennis Diving Water Sports Family Activities Shopping Events Calendar-- --------------- TRAVEL AGENTS --------------- TRAVEL PARTNERS --------------- MEETINGS & INCENTIVES Request for Information --------------- CONTACT US --------------- ABOUT US --------------- Site Map Privacy Policy Back to Home Page Taiko-Japanese cuisine serves breakfast from 7:00am-10:00am, lunch from 11:00am-2:00pm and dinner from 6:00pm-9:00pm, daily except Tuesday; Le Gunji-French Japanese teppanyaki grill has two seatings at 6pm and 8pm, nightly except Wednesday; and Capische-casual, outdoor, alfresco Italian cuisine and cocktail lounge with a view serves dinner and cocktails from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Complimentary shuttle service to Wailea and Makena dining and entertainment. Taiko Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Japanese cuisine serves breakfast from 7:00am-10:00am, lunch from 11:00am-2:00pm and dinner from 6:00pm-9:00pm, daily except Tuesday. Le Gunji Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa French Japanese teppanyaki grill has two seatings at 6pm and 8pm, nightly except Wednesday. Capische Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Casual, outdoor, alfresco Italian cuisine and cocktail lounge with a view serves dinner and cocktails from 5:00pm-10:00pm. Antonios 1215 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753 (808) 875-8800 Jean-Marie Josselins world class restaurant features nightly specials made from the freshest island ingredients. KKO-Kai Ku Ono 2511 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii 96753 (808) 875-1007 Island cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night from 8am-midnight. Kau Kau Market Food Court Maui Marketplace 270 Dairy Road, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (808) 873-0400 A variety of international and local-style dining choices. Home | Contact Us | Site Map | Privacy Policy

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Hawaii's Best Food 2004 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin & Midweek H O M E F O O D S H O P P I N G E N T E R T A I N M E N T S E R V I C E S T H A N K S Food HAWAIIAN FOOD 1. Ono Hawaiian Foods 2. Helena’s Hawaiian Food 3. Young’s Fish Market PLATE LUNCH 1. L&L Drive-Inn 2. Rainbow’s Drive Inn 3. Zippy’s Restaurant SUSHI 1. Genki Sushi Hawaii 2. Kozo Sushi Hawaii 3. Yanagi Sushi CHINESE 1. Hee Hing Restaurant 2. Kin Wah Chop Suey 3. Panda Express SEAFOOD 1. John Dominis Restaurant 2. Neptune’s Garden 3. Todai Restaurant ITALIAN 1. Assaggio Ristorante Italiano 2. Matteo’s Italian Restaurant 3. Bravo Italian Restaurant STEAK HOUSE 1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2. Hy’s Steak House 3. Outback Steakhouse BAKERY 1. Liliha Bakery 2. Napolean’s Bakery 3. St. Germaine’s Bakery ICE CREAM 1. Baskin-Robbins 2. Dave’s Ice Cream 3. Cold Stone Creamery BURGERS 1. Teddy’s Bigger Burgers 2. Burger King 3. Kua Aina Sandwich Shop MALASADAS 1. Leonard’s Bakery 2. Champion Malasadas 3. Agnes Bake Shop OKAZUYA 1. Gulick Delicatessen 2. Fukuya 3. Mitsu-Ken Catering OXTAIL SOUP 1. Kam Bowl 2. Kapiolani Coffee Shop 3. Zippy’s Restaurant JAPANESE 1. Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant 2. Shogun 3. Kyo-Ya Restaurant BUFFET 1. Todai Restaurant 2. The Willows 3. Buffet 100 SHAVE ICE 1. Matsumoto's 2. Waiola Bakery & Shave Ice 3. Baldwin Sweet Shoppe FAMILY DINING 1. Zippy’s Restaurant 2. Big City Diner 3. Pagoda Hotel & Restaurant FRESH FISH 1. Tamashiro Market 2. Tanioka’s Seafood &Catering 3. Nick’s Fishmarket SUNDAY BRUNCH 1. Orchids - Halekulani Hotel 2. Oceanarium Restaurant 3. John Dominis Restaurant MANAPUA 1. Libby Manapua Shop 2. Char Hung Sut Restaurant 3. Royal Kitchen LUNCH WAGON 1. Tsukenjo’s Lunch House 2. Ige’s 3. Kewalo’s FAST FOOD 1. McDonald’s 2. Jack In The Box 3. Zippy’s Restaurant HAPPY HOUR 1. Mai Tai Bar 2. Ocean Club 3. Ryan’s Grill at Ward Centre VEGETARIAN 1. Down to Earth 2. Legend Seafood Restaurant 3. I Love Country Cafe BUSINESS LUNCH 1. Palomino 2. Kincaid’s Fish Chop & Steakhouse 3. Ryan’s Grill at Ward Centre DESSERTS 1. Cheesecake Factory 2. Zippy’s Restaurant 3. Anna Miller’s Restaurant ROMANTIC RESTAURANT 1. John Dominis 2. Michel’s 3. Aaron’s SANDWICH SHOP 1. Subway Sandwiches & Salads 2. Ba-Le Sandwich Shop 3. Quiznos Sub LATE NIGHT 1. Zippy’s Restaurant 2. Likelike Drive Inn 3. Denny’s Restaurant COFFEE SHOP 1. Starbucks 2. Lion’s Coffee H O M E F O O D S H O P P I N G E N T E R T A I N M E N T S E R V I C E S T H A N K S

Hawaiian music is Don

Eye of Hawaii - Hawaiian Music M usic is just about as important as food in Hawaii. You will never go to any gathering where music is not heard. It is part of island life. And this is an aspect of Hawaii you do not want to miss out on. Don't let the fact that some of it is in a language you don't understand scare you away or make you feel like an outsider. It's beauty and joy and humor will transcend this if you let it. For many people Hawaiian music is Don Ho, ukulele and steel guitar. They have only heard the hotel music of Hawaii. But there is much more. The traditional ki ho'alu (slack key) and falsetto style is still alive, actually enjoying a renaissance, but then so is all music of the islands. There is Hawaiian reggae, called Jawaiian, as well as pop and rock performers. Some of these artists, like Keali'i Reichel and Hapa, and recently Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, have made some inroads on the mainland. Below I've listed some of my favorites to get you started on your way to appreciating the new and traditional sounds of Hawaii. The Ka'au Crater Boys Basically the guitar and ukulele duo of Ernie Cruz and Troy Fernande z, aided by various sidemen, doing upbeat and catchy pop/country/jawaiian, in other words, good-time music. Tight harmonies and arrangements but the outstanding feature is Fernandez' incredible, hot-licks ukulele. My favorite album, On Fire , featuring North Shore, Opihi Man, House at Pooh Corner and the incredible title song. Hapa Anothe r incredible duo, Keli'i Kaneali'i and Barry Flanagan, joined by superior studio musicians and several well-known friends. The word "hapa" in Hawaiian means half, but is used to describe a person of half Hawaiian, half haole heritage. This music is just that. If you are an acoustic guitar fan you're in for a real treat. Beautiful, haunting melodies and harmony as well as thoughtful lyrics, some in Hawaiian, some in English. I highly recommend both of these albums. Also, Hapa always provides excellent liner note and lyrics with translations so you can listen to a song sung in Hawaiian and get the full impact of what these talented musicians are saying. This music is a rare expression of the real Hawaii, updated and modernized, but faithful to the roots of Hawaiian music. These two albums shown here, the self-titled Hapa , and In the Name of Love are must-haves. I like too many songs to pick favorites, but one standout for pure imagination is In the Name of Love (yes, the U2 song) wherein they combine Martin Luther King's famous speech with an oli, a Hawaiian chant. Gives me chicken skin every time. Keali'i Reichel Where does one start with this phenom? Reichel has almost single-handedly brought Ha waiian music, real Hawaiian music, into the mainstream. A tremendous showman, gifted singer and player, he is backed by lush arrangements and flawless production. His style is quite varied, b ut he always includes and oli and sings some songs in Hawaiian and some in English. He even covers some show tunes periodically, but his tender, sincere ballads will always be my favorites. I also appreciate this man as a human being, especially for his selfless devotion to promoting the Hawaiian language and the constant support he provides Na Punana Leo, our Hawaiian language immersi on program. He probably plays more free concerts to benefit our children than anyone else. And this concern for olelo Hawaii is evident in his music, which is consistantly praised for its faithful use of Hawaiian. Like Hapa, he always includes very detailed liner notes and lyrics, even explaining the kauna , the hidden meaning, of some of his songs. These are three of my favorite albums, Lei Hali'a, Kawaipunahele and E O Mai . The title song E O Mai will always be one of my favorites. I can now almost listen to it without tearing up. Don Tiki Here's so mething completely different. This band has faithfully, though with tongue firmly planted in cheek, recreated the lounge music of Hawaii that was so popular in the 50s, right down to the birdcalls. The musicianship is absolutely first-rate, and there are several guest artists like Martin Denny, king of schmaltzy piano, as well as Teresa Bright and Jimmy Borges. I can imagine being in a backyard luau in Cincinatti, circa 1953, with tiki torches blazing listening to this great stuff. By the way, the band leader goes by Perry Coma. With songs like Occasional Man, Barbi in Bali, Maidenhair Fern, Clutch Cargo Cult and Bam-Boozled you can understand why this CD is titled The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki . It was recorded in "pulsating polynesian polyphonics" by the way. Gary Haleamau Local Kona boy and very good musician, as well as a wonderful person. Known primarily for his almost inhuman falsetto ability, Gary is also an excellent slack key player. His music is much more in the traditional style and is almost all in Hawaiian. This is my favorite album of his, Ho'opomaika'i . Oh yeah, he also yodels like a madman. Favorite song: E Ku'u Lei, E Ku'u Ipo . The Pahinui Brothers All the brothers are great on their own, but this particular album is one of my favorites. Bla, Cyril and Martin just sound so good. This is a combination of slack key, blues and Hawaiian traditional and somehow it works great. My favorite song is Jealous Guy . Wonderful vocals. If you like this be sure and check out their huge selection of solo albums, too. And don't forget Gabby. Peter Moon Peter Mo on has been around a long time and has more albums out than I can remember. He tends to rock a bit more than a lot of his contemporaries and has a rougher, more gravelly singing voice. a good introduction to Peter Moon is his Greatest Hits Collection #1 , featuring Slack Key Samba, Slack Key Minor Blues , Unchained Melody and my personal fave, Chinatown . Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Brother Iz left us in 1997 after succombing to morbid obesity. He will always be re membered here for his warmth, his self-deprecating humor and his talent as a singer and gifted ukulele player. I remember seeing Brother Iz at the Keahole airport shortly before his death, and though he could only walk with extreme effort and even performed with oxygen, he never stopped. Recently his music has gotten some mainland attention with the release of the movie, Hannibal , in which his version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow is heard. It's unfortunate that people are only now discovering this literally huge talent. He was a gentle soul and Hawaiian through and through. I love all his albums, but have picked this live one, Iz, the Man and His Music , released posthumously, because it has so many of my favorites, like N Dis Life, E Ala E and Maui, Hawaiian Suppa Man . By the way, his name, Kamakawiwo'ole means fearless eyes . We will miss him. There are dozens of other artists and groups worth noting, and new ones appearing all the time. Some others to check out are Sista Robi Kahakalau, Bruddah Walter, Willie K., Harold Kama, Jr., Walter Boy Tavares, Cecilio & Kapono, The Cazimero Brothers, Keola Beamer, Teresa Bright, Brother Noland, Ken Emerson, Fiji, Makaha Sons, Na Leo Pilimehana, Sean Na'auao, B.B. Shawn, Sunday Manoa just to name a few more. For the best on-line selection of Hawaiian music I have ever seen, plus music books and even hula info, check out this site: Mele.com Hawaiian Music Island . They should have every CD I've described and a few thousand more.

Hawaiian Wedding A Hawaiian

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'Maui Lahaina Center Movie Schedule' - MAUI CHEETAH FRONT STREET THEATERS Located behind Hard Rock Cafe 4 Screens Tel: 249-2222 $6.00 Bargain Shows Within ( ) Theaters: Castle | Ka'ahumanu | Kukui Mall | Lahaina Center | Maui Mall | Maui Myth | -- Wharf Cinema HOME | Now Playing | Coming Soon | Ticket Prices | Events | Site Legend | Oscars | Maui Arts & Cultural Center | Top 100 Films Current Time Contact Me --- Friday January 20th thru Thursday January 26th --- -- NANNY MCPHEE Comedy (PG) (1 hr 40 m) Starring : Emma Thompson * Colin Firth Daily : ** OPENS: Friday January 27th, 2006 ** (4:15) - 7:30 - 9:456 Sat/Sun : (1:30) - 4:15 - 7:30 - 9:456 A magical but tough nanny shapes up a family with seven badly-behaved kids. Movie Poster | --| Official Site | -- MUNICH Drama (R) (3 hr 00 m) Starring : Eric Bana * Daniel Craig Daily : ** OPENS: Friday January 27th, 2006 ** 7:30 pm ONLY Sat/Sun : (12:00) - 7:30 In the tragic aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics, a Mossad agent tracks Palenstinian terrorists who assassinated Israeli athletes. Movie Poster | --| Official Site | HOODWINKED Satire (PG) (1 hr 20 m) Starring : Animation Daily : (4:15) - 7:15 - 9:00 ** AS OF: Friday January 27th, 2006 ** (4:30) - 7:15 - 9:00 Sat/Sun : (1:30) - 4:30 - 7:15 - 9:00 A pair of animal detectives investigate the break-in at Granny's house in this new re-telling of 'Little Red Riding Hood.' Movie Poster | --| Official Site | KING KONG Thriller (PG-13) (3 hr 00 m) Starring : Naomi Watts * Jack Black Daily : (3:45) - 7:30 ** AS OF: Friday January 27th, 2006 ** (3:45 pm ONLY) Sat/Sun : 3:45 pm ONLY Remake of the story of a giant gorilla taken from an uncharted island and put on display in New York. Movie Poster | --| Official Site | MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA Drama (PG-13) (2 hr 35 m) Starring : Ziyi Zhang * Ken Watanabe Daily : (3:30) - 6:45 - 9:45 ** AS OF: Friday January 27th, 2006 ** (4:00) - 7:00 - 9:50 Sat/Sun : (1:00) - 4:00 - 7:00 - 9:50 A poor Japanese girl is taken from her family and trained to be a legendary geisha. Based on the bestselling novel. Movie Poster | --| Official Site | TRISTAN & ISOLDE Drama (PG13) (2 hr 20 m) Starring : James Franco * Sophia Myles Daily : (4:00) - 7:00 - 10:00 ** CLOSES: Thursday January 26th, 2006 ** A love affair between a knight and a princess threatens to break the peace between England and Ireland. Movie Poster | --| Official Site | Theaters: Castle | Ka'ahumanu | Kukui Mall | Lahaina Center | Maui Mall | Maui Myth | -- Wharf Cinema Site designed and maintained by "Maui Cheetah"