Now is the time to visit Maui!

Just came back from a week long trip to Maui. Aloha does magic to one’s soul. The water, breezy lanai, food, people and the mountains ... just magical.
Here’s my quick round up:
Where to stay? Honua Kai Resort and Spa I Lahaina
http://www.honuakai.com/en-us
On this trip, we took an alternative route rather than taking the more popular trails such as Road to Hana. Of course, a foodie - designed trip as well!
But what I will share with you today are the favorite local eats :
Reservations a must:
Star Noodle - https://www.starnoodle.com/menu/
Mixed Plates, Shave Ice ,Malasadas etc :
Ululani’s Shave Ice - https://www.ululanishawaiianshaveice.com/locations/
(Request the classic mac nut ice cream bottom)
Island Cream Co. (dessert) - http://www.islandcreamco.com
Sweet Aloha Baking Company (malasadas) - https://www.sweetalohabaking.com
Ono Kau Kau - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60634-d18995…
Paia Fish Market - https://paiafishmarket.com
Maui FishMarket - https://fishmarketmaui.com
Aloha Mixed Plate - https://www.alohamixedplate.com
Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie -http://www.leodas.com (tip: call in your order for pick up and then hit the road)
Date night spots:
Kimo’s - http://www.kimosmaui.com/mobile
Monkeypod Kitchen (by Ka’anapali) - https://www.monkeypodkitchen.com
Hula Grill - http://www.hulagrillkaanapali.com/mobile
http://www.kimosmaui.com/mobile
Treats to bring home other than Mac nuts:
Honolulu Cookie Company - Front St in Lahaina
http://www.honolulucookie.com
For a java run before going to the beach for a swim or to snorkel:
The Coffee Store (Napili) - https://www.napilicoffeestore.com
Where to bring the kids for breakfast:
Slappy Cakes - https://www.slappycakesmaui.com