Today, Denise and I ate at Aloha Mixed Plate on Front Street in Maui. I could eat at least one meal here everyday - indefinitely! The food is fresh. There's amazing variety. The cost is $6-$8 a plate. All of the dining is outdoor. And, it's right on the water - with spectacular views!
Yesterday, I continued the proud tradition of my father-in-law by securing the first place in line at the Gazebo Restaurant at Napili Shores. For those of you unfamiliar with the Gazebo, it opens at 7:30 AM every morning, closes at 2 PM, and the line starts forming at 6 AM! People come from all over the island to enjoy world class breakfast & lunch, as well as unbeatable views. You've never had omelets, or Banana Macadamia nut pancakes like this before! And, the best part of it all is that the restaurant is only 20 feet from our accommodations!
As I stood in line, waiting for the restaurant to open, I found myself surrounded by 5 people from Seattle - all Seattle Pacific graduates. There was an older couple that said that they live 6 months out of the year in Seattle, and the other 6 in Maui. They commented that retirement was rough! A younger couple in their early 30's mentioned that they had a mother and a sister who worked in the SPU financial aid office. I'm thinking that Aubrey needs to get to know them on a first-name-basis. The last guy raved about two beautiful old churches as well as what he claimed to be the best bakery/doughnut shop on the island, at the end of Baldwin Avenue in Makawao. So, today we spent the better part of the morning looking for these sites and attempting to determine whether Komoda Bakery deserved this high praise.
The churches were indeed amazing. And, the bakery was fun, but not worth the 50 minute drive.
What a day! For dinner, we didn't feel like going anywhere so we ordered a pizza from Dollies (voted best pizza in West Maui!) It was great and completed a day of food and fun! Like I said, "Life is a mixed plate!"
Sounds like paradise!
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