I don’t know how to use this word “redux,” but I’m giving it a shot while I dive in to some quality bar food. In fact, I’m going to highlight one of the most consistently pleasurable bar experiences I have. I’m not sure that you can get a more complete package than DeLux at 669 N. Milwaukee. The place always comes through.
This is the outdoor dining structure at O’o Farms in upcountry Maui. For $50 per person you get a tour, a chef-prepared lunch, and unlimited coffee and chocolate truffles. It’s probably the best $50 we spent all week.
Okay, maybe this food tourism is getting a little out of hand. But, we needed breakfast, so why not go out of the way a little and go to a place where we can linger? And linger we did, because we had a few hours to kill before our farm lunch tour.
I participated in the cycle of coffee today. This gives me some insight into how much goes in to a cup of coffee and will make me savor every cup from now until I die.
We have a new leader in the clubhouse for best meal of the trip. Sansei, right up the street from the Ritz-Carlton was some of the best pan-Asian/sushi we’ve ever had.
After a stressful but beautiful drive along the tight, little traveled roads of northwest Maui, we continued on to Paia and stopped at the Paia Fish Market. It was quite a scene. There was a line to the door about 30 seconds after it opened at 11am on this beautiful Saturday.
Star Noodle in Lahaina was the star of the day. Gail and I agree that it will be tough to top this. Clockwise, we went with the Hot ‘n Sour, Pad Thai, Bikini Blonde, and Malasadas. Great experience.
Our first full day in Maui was a decent food day. We stayed pretty local, got a great lead on a farm lunch outing, and wrapped it up with wine and cheese on the balcony.
In smack-dab in the middle of this nine volume set and wondering where things are going to go. I’m also wondering who says “smack-dab” any more, and whether it should be hyphenated or not. Wouldn’t you know it, it was the middle of this book that provided the pivot point for this epic story, almost structurally in the middle.
I really want to go to New Orleans. I’ve been through it a few times, but haven’t really explored things. James Lee Burke, through the observations of his main character Dave Robicheaux, paints a picture of New Orleans that is at times unflattering, but ultimately makes it appear to be a great place to visit.