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Talking Story With Ambrosia Bartender Will Sythes
August 25, 2010
Jen Russo
Ambrosia Martini Lounge
1913 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei; 891-1011
ambrosiamaui.com, @ambrosiamaui

William Sythes and I meet about 7pm for coffee and I realize this is his morning. Will is a straightforward guy; he didn’t take me for a drunkard, so we meet at Starbucks, an alcohol-neutral zone. Of course, we quickly move the interview to Hang Loose Lounge after both of us confessed a love for the corner bar.

Sythes is a bartender and sometimes mind-reader at Ambrosia Martini Lounge. Ambrosia isn’t your ordinary Maui watering hole. Tucked off on the less-seen side of the Life’s a Beach and Fat Daddy’s
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Bruddah Willys Sticky Ribs
Ono rib stand has a new location, but the same finger-lickin' food
August 25, 2010
Jacob Shafer
Bruddah Willy’s
Sticky Ribs
1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Waikapu
Thurs.-Sat., 11am-6pm; 243-7427

Ribs. If the mere mention of the word sets your stomach rumbling, you’ve either already discovered Bruddah Willy’s or you need to, ASAP. I say “discovered” because, until recently, it was easy to miss. Tucked away in a single-window stand by the side of the road in Waikapu, I drove by dozens of times before a friend’s glowing recommendation motivated me to stop.

A couple months ago, Bruddah Willy’s moved into new, expanded digs at the Maui Tropical Plantation (and put up a big sign to make sure people
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READER REVIEWS

Northshore Cafe
824 Kokomo Rd.
575-2770
Hearty breakfasts - eggs, bacon - with a local touch.
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Wok Star
1913 S. Kihei Rd.
808-495-0066
Wok Star is a cozy little noodle house specializing in Saimin, fried rice and Thai red curry, as well as a few pupus. Don't forget to try the Jaffels--pressed sandwiches with either eggs, bacon and cheese
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Lynne's Cafe
810 Kokomo Rd.
808-575-9363
Local, homestyle food located in Haiku.
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Big Wave Cafe
1215 S. Kihei Rd.
808-891-8688
Chef Raul Bermudez's Big Wave Cafe combines the flavors of Hawai`i with California-style cuisine. They've got eggs Florentine and banana macadamia nut pancakes in the morning, sandwiches, wraps and burgers
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BJ's Chicago Pizzeria
730 Front St.
808-661-0700
Their specialty is deep-dish pizza, but they've also great got Buffalo Wings, sandwiches, pasta and white chocolate chip-macadamia nut cookie pies. The ocean view is one of the best on Front Street, and
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Fat Daddy's Smokehouse
1913 S. Kihei Rd.
808-879-8711
Some of the best ribs, smoked brats and brisket on the island. They usually offer food specials during Monday Night Football, as well.
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Colleen's
810 Haiku Rd.
808-575-9211
An upcountry treasure, Colleen's offers contemporary California cuisine with an island influence, set in a chic art-deco dining room. They serve everything from eggs benedict and breakfast burritos to
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Juca
300 Maalaea Rd.
808-244-5993
Upscale Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on fish and all the traditional Mexican fare like burritos, tamales and enchiladas served a la carte or on combination platters.
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Life's A Beach Restaurant
1913 S. Kihei Rd.
808-891-8010
A spirited, colorful dive bar and local hangout, Life's a Beach offers nachos, tacos and lunch specials at ridiculously low prices.
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Mai Tai Lounge
839 Front St.
808-661-5288
Lots of colorful and fresh tropical cocktails and a full menu of pupus, sushi, sandwiches, entrees and salads, plus an amazing view of the West side sunset from their upstairs terrace.
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