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The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-October 22, 2022

The Driver Suit Blog-Paint Scheme Grades-October 22, 2022

By David G. Firestone Ross Chastain #1 Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Chevy Camaro-Same scheme as #99, same F grade. Corey LaJoie #7 OpTic Gaming Chevy Camaro-I like the color scheme, but the design scheme is very over done. They cancel each other out, and this gets a C Chase Briscoe #14 Code 3 Associates Ford Mustang-I think the design is a tad over done, but it’s a great scheme. A- Joey Hand #15 Ford…

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Where Should You Eat At Petco Park?

Petco Park is San Diego’s Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium and an easy-to-access venue for tourists and locals. The stadium features a modern design with a touch of classical elements, perfect for baseball fans who want to witness the San Diego Padres. It has amenities, ballpark events, and restaurants you can eat. Here are some great places to visit at the park.

The Loft At Petco Park

The Loft is a large restaurant inside the park. It is known previously as the Padres Hall of Fame Bar & Grill. Despite the name change, it still features a chic and cool spot to hang out while enjoying your food. It is exactly on the Western Metal Supply Co. Building, 2nd level, and close to section 266. 

The restaurant menu includes sausages, hotdogs, and nachos and comes with a full bar, with their Budweiser-sponsored beer. Guests and locals love The Loft because it offers a great location to watch baseball games and events while getting away from the crowds.

Board & Brew

Another favorite food hangout is the Board & Brew. Guests who love sandwiches go to this place to enjoy their chosen specialties. The restaurant is famous for its quality and unique sandwiches and craft beer. 

There are lower levels and upper levels when it comes to seating. If you want a larger bar area, you can opt for the lower level (109), where you can eat your food. Some of their best-selling specialties are turkado, vegi supreme, Baja chicken, grilled cheese, and San Diegan. Most people love their recipes because it’s made from scratch with real and fresh ingredients.

Alpine Beer Company

Alpine Beer Company is another great food and beverage lounge that completes the stadium experience. They offer craft beer and some delectable cuisine while appreciating the gorgeous view at their new taproom. 

Customers love its rooftop bar with stunning scenery of San Diego Bay and the cool Coronado Bridge. It is perfect for guests who love to watch baseball games or enjoy panoramic outdoor views while indulging in Alpine’s beer. They have various beer variations to choose from.

Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill

Experience San Diego’s freshest seafood with Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill. Their newly-catched seafood turns into something yummy worth trying, so Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives featured them. Some of their best recipes are fried calamari, seaweed salad, and shrimp appetizer. They also have soups from scratch, like the New England clam chowder and hearty seafood soup.

Blue Water always ensures they buy fresh fish from local fishermen or they do it themselves. You can ask the guy on the counter if you don’t know what to taste first. He’ll serve you their best sellers.

Kona Big Wave Patio

Formerly known as “The Bud Patio,” Kona Big Wave Patio is a newly-found home for beers and island-inspired cuisines. It is located in Section 227, the second level of the ballpark. Guests love its multiple levels featuring drink rails and elegant high-top chairs. 

One of the patio’s proudest menus includes the Hawaiian beef bowl, furikake, pickled daikon and carrot, and Big Wave sauce. Know Big Wave is also one of the most affordable food lounges at the park with its famous Southern California Brandt Beef partnership. 

Summary

San Diego’s ballpark is famous for its baseball games and events, perfect for family and friends to bond. You can complete your experience by trying out the different foods and drinks available inside the park. Find the best ones by checking out some of these restaurants.

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Sea House Restaurant – Napili, Maui, HI

Happy Hour at Sea House Restaurant – Napili, Maui, HI

Updated 10/10/2022 by the Maui Happy Hours team

Happy Hour at Sea House Maui 2pm-4:45pm Daily

Happy Hour Wine by the Glass (6oz) - Canyon Road House Wines $6 - La Marca Prosecco $8 - Yes Way Rose $8 - The Pale Rose $9 - Jermann Pinot Grigio $9 - J Vineyards Pinot Gris $9 - Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc $10 - Laguna Chardonnay $11 - Beaulieu Vineyard ‘BV’ $10 Happy Hour Cocktails $11 - Aloha Bite - Mai Tai - Strawberry Mint Lemonade - Sea House Mule - Rum Heaven Happy Hour Draft Beers $6 - Elysian Space Dust IPA - Kona Brewing Big Wave - Kona Brewing Lemongrass Luau - Mango Cart Wheat Ale - Maui Brewing Co. Bikini Blonde - Kona Brewing Gold Cliff IPA Happy Hour Bottled Beer - Bud Light $4 - Coors Light $4 - Corona $5 - Heineken $5 - Stella Artois $5 Happy Hour Can Beers - 10 Barrel Cucumber Sour $5 - 10 Barrel Guava Sour $5 - Kona Longboard $5 - Kona Tropical Punch Island Seltzer $5 - High Noon Mango Hard Seltzer $4 Happy Hour Food Menu - Kula Onion Soup $8 - Crispy Cauliflower Wings $7 - Poke Nachos $8 - Lani Ribs $7 - Crispy Chicken Wings $6 - BBQ Pork Sliders (2) $7 - Crispy Kapalua Roll $8 - Classic Coconut Shrimp $7 - Seared Ahi $8 - Ahi Poke Bowl $8 - Crispy Calamari $7 - Hurricane Fries $7 - Garlic Fries $7 - Crispy Fried Three Cheese Ravioli $7 - House Caesar Salad $6 - Panko Crusted Blue Crab Cakes $8 —————————— Address: 5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761 Phone: (808) 669-1500 Website About: The Sea House is an award-winning restaurant and bar perched right on the beach at beautiful Napili Bay, Maui. Located on the Napili Kai Beach Resort property, the Sea House Restaurant is known for its island-style cuisine, tropical cocktails, and world-class ocean views. The Sea House’s relaxed ambiance and idyllic beach setting make it perfect for romantic sunset dinners and comfortable family dining. It is the winner of multiple Maui Magazine Aipono Awards including Best Breakfast, Best Happy Hour, Best Ocean Front Dining, Most Maui-est, and Restaurant of the Year.

According to these recent Sea House Restaurant Napili patrons

“We had our wedding dinner here and next morning breakfast for a total of 16 people. – everything was fantastic. The food was delicious, the service excellent. The manager Tracy was responsive and helpful on all the timing! We also went here the night before the wedding with just our MOH and best man plus the morning of, just my husband and I! The views were incredible and even if you think you don’t like the coconut mojito, try it. My maid of honor picked it and it was so delicious!!! We went back for more! Also the food is soooo good. We had breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner and never were disappointed! Also the tomato soup was sooooo good! Seriously they should put out a cook book.”Sharra S., October 2022 “Sea House is my absolute favorite place to go for happy hour. But anytime works for me.”Sandra P., October 2022 “Nice place directly at the beach with good and affordable food. Our server was personable and very friendly.”Rocio K., October 2022 “Sea House is in a beautiful location. We ate at happy hour and the food was solid. I’d like to have give it a 5/5.”Kat C., September 2022 “Great food with the beautiful of view of Napili Bay.”Rodrigo A., September 2022 “Beautiful surroundings and a variety of affordable but tasty breakfast choices. Really enjoyed the bloody mary. Very friendly service.”Rebecca N., September 2022 “Sea House is a fabulous place to watch the sunset. Romantic. Flavorful food. Poke nachos were delicious. Staff was friendly and didn’t rush us. Rum heaven cocktail was perfect.”Lauren S., September 2022 “One of the best calamari appetizers I have ever had. Ahi and mahi mahi were both superb. We arrived after dark, I wish we had caught the sunset! Beach front. You can hear the waves as you dine. Lovely meal!”Mike B., May 2021 The Sea House is open for breakfast, lunch, and, dinner from 7am-9:30pm. Happy hour at the Sea House is from 2pm-4:45pm daily and features discounted beer, wine, cocktails, and appetizers.

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Kona Brewing Co Big Wave Golden Ale 12-pk $13.99 @ Riteaid

Kona Brewing Co Big Wave Golden Ale 12-pk $13.99 @ Riteaid

I’ve seen these bottle’s of Kona’s a lot as of late and I’ve even drank a couple of them in the past but never knew that they were made locally, albeit, in Kona, Hawaii. I guess the word “Kona” at the beginning of the brewing company’s name should have given it away but I’m not Hawaiian so Kona sounds to me like it could be Japanese. MGTOW Ichigo Kurosaki VS Evil Bottle Opener W/ Built-In…

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Big Wave (#53)

👍👍👍👍/5

Golden Ale

4.4% Alcohol

Served from the Minibar in the Room of Hilton Busan, South Korea

Brewed by Kona Brewing Co.

Product of USA 🇺🇸 (Hawaii)

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Best Beer and Pizza Pairings

Think of some of the greatest duos in all of history. Maybe Batman and Robin, Bert and Ernie or maybe Frodo and Sam? Sitting above them all is Beer and Pizza! The perfect combo. A match made in heaven. Here's the perfect complementary pizza and beer pairings.

Pepperoni Pizza

Pairs with: Pale Lager like Stella Artois

This pizza has more than earned its place in being the most ordered topping for pizzas in America. The beer that most perfectly stands up to this ‘za is a Pale Lager. The malty flavor brings out the tomato sauce without overshadowing the pepperoni.

Hawaiian Pizza

Pairs with: Kona Brewing Co.’s Big Wave Golden Ale

This pizza combines tart pineapple with smoky Canadian bacon, a combo like this makes sense to be paired with a light-bodied beer with great citrus hop aroma to accentuate the Canadian bacon and pineapple.

Margherita Pizza

Pairs with: Urban Chestnut’s Zwickel

This beer has a nice bready flavor that complements the charred crust of a Margherita and allows the sweet sauce and rich cheese to shine.

Mushroom Pizza

Pairs with: Guinness Extra Stout

The science behind this pairing is solid, pairing sweetness of the stout with the umami flavor of the mushrooms only brings harmony. This combination definitely brings out the best in each other! If you find your combination is a little more on the sweeter side, try adding in onions or sausage for complete balance.

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29 | Big Wave Golden Ale

Kona Brewing Co

Big Wave is light golden ale with a subtle fruitiness and delicate hop aroma. A smooth, easy drinking refreshing ale. The lightly roasted honey malt contributes to the golden hue of this beer and also gives a slight sweetness that is balanced out by our special blend of hops.

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What's your favorite wine, beer, cocktail, shooter, etc? I feel like you want to be asked this?🤔

I have no idea what you’re on about 😛😝 Also yep can’t see what emoji you used there. ANyWHo; Favorite: Wines- I like sweet ones. Moscato & ProseccoBeers- Belgian Whites and fruit beers; specific faves include Deschutes Passion Fruit IPA, Kona Brewing Co. Wailua Wheat & Big Wave Golden Ale; Rogue Pumpkin Patch Ale, Chatoe Rogue Honey Kolsch; Boneyard Beer Wit Shack, and from McMenamins: Ruby, Purple Haze, and the now long-gone Burnside Blues. Rip. Plus the classic Hammerhead.Cocktails- So yeah I mean I’m really not a big cocktail person; I used to love Malibu Bay Breezes and Mud Slides; others I’ve tried and liked (honestly it’s been a while) include Mai Tais, Cosmos, and there’s a couple places I’ve been to that have their own specials and I think the best place is Le Bistro Montage in Portland (they make the BEST mac, just fyi) but so their Pink Kitty, Raspberry Beret, and Keen Peach are nummy. I’ve also been known to have done Irish Car Bombs and though I do NOT like stout beers, I did like those, the Irish Cream and coffee liquor balanced it out to something I actually liked- which I do also like Irish coffee (last time I had it was up in Canada during a snowboard trip to Whistler so it’s been a bit); but also so there’s this seasonal stout that McMenamins makes called Black Widow that I normally don’t like but one year they made a batch with coffee undertones and then made a sort of cocktail with it combined with their coffee and Irish cream and that was good too!! Shooters- Okay so like again it’s been a long time, honestly the only time I really did different weird shots was when I turned 21 and like that year we were all trying things to see what we liked and anyways there’s this one called a brain hemorrhage, it looks really cray but it’s good, I’ll just leave it at that bc I think the only other shooters I’ve liked had naughty names lolEtc- Okay yeah so craft hard cider is also really big out here and I do like it sometimes. McMenamins again they make a seasonal blackberry hard cider and they can do a half and half with regular hard cider and that’s pretty good. Now after that whole long thing I know it makes me look not so good maybe but I swear I’m not a drinker. Honestly especially with my health problems I don’t. I just have *tried* a lot of things here and there; you know especially like I said when turning 21 getting to know your likes and dislikes I’ve been to tons of wine, beer, and distillery tastings so I just got to know things. Plus growing up we’d go camping many times every summer and my parents and the group of families we’d go with would hold daily happy/cocktail hours and my dad would let me try things too (which is where I learned all about Old Fashioneds, his favorite; and lemon drop martinis with ~Meyer lemons~ my mom and the other mom’s favorite). Also do you love how long all my ask answers are? I am definitely not a very brief person lol.. sorry🙈P.S. Omg the lemon drop thing reminded me of a funny story I’ve gotta tell sometime, remind me! 😂

Send me asks- numbers or anything!

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White Claw Hard Seltzers Cleared for Takeoff on United Flights

White Claw Hard Seltzers have been flying high since the brand launched in 2016, and now for the first time ever, they’ll soon be soaring on United flights all around the world.

White Claw Mango, coming in at 5 percent ABV, is the first flavor to get a boarding pass, but if sales numbers on the ground are any indication, more selections could be on the horizon. White Claw’s Mango joins Truly’s Wild Berry on JetBlue flights as the only spiked seltzers available at 35,000 feet.

All flights longer than two hours will have access to United’s InFlight beverage menu, where passengers can purchase contactless drinks and snacks via an app or through the airline’s new mobile wallet.

Toby Enqvist, chief customer officer for United, described the company’s commitment to safety in a press release: “Our new contactless payment technology allows us to safely introduce this new menu on select flights.” This coincides with United’s pledge to “redefine cleaning and health safety procedures from check-in to landing.”

United’s expanded drinks menu also includes Breckenridge Brewery Juice Drop Hazy IPA, Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale, Stella Artois, and Michelob Ultra, as well as a collection of gourmet snack boxes.

The beer menu is uniformly priced at $8, and the airline offers complimentary alcoholic beverages in premium cabins and for economy passengers on premium transcontinental departures.

As more people take to the air this summer, here’s to safe flights and cold drinks.

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White Claw Hard Seltzers Cleared for Takeoff on United Flights

White Claw Hard Seltzers have been flying high since the brand launched in 2016, and now for the first time ever, they’ll soon be soaring on United flights all around the world.

White Claw Mango, coming in at 5 percent ABV, is the first flavor to get a boarding pass, but if sales numbers on the ground are any indication, more selections could be on the horizon. White Claw’s Mango joins Truly’s Wild Berry on JetBlue flights as the only spiked seltzers available at 35,000 feet.

All flights longer than two hours will have access to United’s InFlight beverage menu, where passengers can purchase contactless drinks and snacks via an app or through the airline’s new mobile wallet.

Toby Enqvist, chief customer officer for United, described the company’s commitment to safety in a press release: “Our new contactless payment technology allows us to safely introduce this new menu on select flights.” This coincides with United’s pledge to “redefine cleaning and health safety procedures from check-in to landing.”

United’s expanded drinks menu also includes Breckenridge Brewery Juice Drop Hazy IPA, Kona Brewing Co. Big Wave Golden Ale, Stella Artois, and Michelob Ultra, as well as a collection of gourmet snack boxes.

The beer menu is uniformly priced at $8, and the airline offers complimentary alcoholic beverages in premium cabins and for economy passengers on premium transcontinental departures.

As more people take to the air this summer, here’s to safe flights and cold drinks.

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Isana – Kihei, Maui, HI

Happy Hour at Isana Restaurant – Kihei, Maui, HI

Updated 9/29/2022 by the Maui Happy Hours team

Happy Hour at Isana Maui from 3pm-5pm Daily and 9pm-10pm Nightly

Happy Hour Sushi Rolls at Isana Happy Hour Classic Rolls - California $8 - Spicy Tuna $8 - Deluxe California $8 - Spicy Salmon $9 - Spicy Hamachi $9 - Tuna Avocado $10 - Salmon Avocado $10 - Unagi Cucumber $10 - Shrimp Tempura Roll $11 Happy Hour Hand Rolls - Spicy Salmon $7 - Spicy Tuna $7 - Spicy Hamachi $7 - California $7 - Tuna Avocado $7 - Salmon Avocado $8 - Unagi Cucumber $8 Happy Hour Nigiri at Isana - Sake (Salmon) $7 - Kampachi (Hawaiian Amberjack) $7 - Hamachi (Yellowtail) $7 - Big Eye Tuna 40% off market price Happy Hour Sashimi at Isana - Sake (Salmon) $16 - Kampachi (Hawaiian Amberjack) $16 - Hamachi (Yellowtail) $17 - Big Eye Tuna 40% off market price Happy Hour Kitchen Menu at Isana - Fried Chicken $9 - Fried Poke $10 - Angus Beef Sliders with Fries $11 - Shrimp Tempura $13 Happy Hour Specialty Cocktails at Isana - Southside Seltzer $9 - Isana Margarita $9 - Isana Mule $9 - Rum Runner $9 Happy Hour Draft Beer at Isana - Bud Light $4 - Heineken $5 - Kirin $6 - Sapporo $6 - Maui Brew Co Big Swell IPA $6 - Maui Brew Co Bikini Blonde $6 - Kona Big Wave $6 - Kohola Talk Story $7 Happy Hour Bottled Beer at Isana - St. Pauli Girl NA $5 - Coors Light $4 - Budweiser $4 - Miller Lite $4 - Heineken Lite $6 - Michelob Ultra $6 - Stella Artois $6 - Kona Longboard Lager $6 - Modelo Especial $6 - Corona $6 - Omission Lager (gluten reduced) $6 - Coconut Porter (12oz can) $7 - Asahi Extra Dry (21.4oz) $10 Happy Hour Wine at Isana - Caposaldo, Pinot Grigio $9 - Storypoint, Chardonnay $10 - Angeline, Pinot Noir $9 - Line 39, Cabernet Sauvignon $9 Happy Hour Sake at Isana: - Gekkeikan, served hot or cold $7/$15 ———————————– Address: 515 South Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 874-5700 About: Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is the latest addition to Kihei’s vibrant dining scene! Under new ownership and management as of February 2019, Isana Brave Fish Kitchen is Maui’s finest destination for fresh fish, sushi, and local favorites. Owners John and Christine Arabatzis, proprietors of Pita Paradise in Wailea for 19 years, bring their years of experience in quality dining to Kihei’s north end! John, a locally renowned fisherman, hand-delivers this morning’s catch directly to our brand-new kitchen. It literally cannot get any fresher than that! You will get the chance to try locally caught standard sushi offerings, as well as other fresh-caught fish that you may not have tried or even heard of! Isana features one of Maui’s best ocean views and unobstructed sunset views. What you will experience here at Isana are bold and adventurous flavors, fresh world-class sushi, local offerings, ambiance, friendly service, and an ocean view second to none. Please stop in for a meal, we guarantee you will leave just as excited about the new Isana as we are! According to these recent Isana Maui patrons: “Awesome happy hour with top notch $8 sushi rolls and other tasty pupus like the fried chicken and sliders. Great value for the quality of food.”Brian H., September 2022 “Very delicious. We had the spicy tempura shrimp roll, fried poke, California roll, and tempura shrimp for happy hour. Customer service was excellent.”Laura K., August 2022 “Stopped in briefly one night to grab a quick bite. We sat at the sushi counter and had a great experience. I tried the seafood appetizer which was in a cheese/cream type sauce I think. It was an interesting combo that I never would have put together but worked. I also had the firecracker roll at the chef’s recommendation. It can’t get any fresher than watching him slice the fish and roll it in front of you. We were in and out in no time and the food was excellent and fresh. Would definitely come back again.”John M., August 2022 “Delicious! Some of the best sushi I ever tasted. Everything was very fresh. Great service and great place overall. Would definitely return.”Rebecca A., August 2022 “Excellent sushi & fresh fish is incredible. Sauces for the fish & chips are amazing & unique— clearly all made in house. Husband said it was top 3 in sushi of all time for him! Go eat here you won’t regret it! Open fairly late & open for reservations same day! Very friendly & wonderful vibe throughout the place!”SK, September 2022 “Came to Isana Japanese restaurant here in Kihei, two times with friends who live here on Maui. Great food selection on the menu, so tasty.”Gloria B., August 2022 Happy hour at Isana Maui is from 3pm-5pm daily and 9pm-10pm nightly.

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Kapalua. Maui. HI. USA.

On Kapalua, Hawaiian hospitality, & the forbidden fruit of travel in 2020.

For those who love golf, an early weekend alarm is always welcome. Add five hours worth of east-west jet lag to the mix, and that wakeup call is rendered almost useless. And when the first tee that awaits is that of Kapalua’s Plantation Course, only the enthusiasm of a child on Christmas morning can compete.

I got to set that alarm in November, amid this global pandemic. It was cathartic and conflicting and confusing all at once, and decidedly worthy of an honest account. It all began the day before, with a twenty hour odyssey from Montreal to Maui...

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“Where are you traveling today?”

“Maui.”

“Ok thank you.”

That was...it.

Walking to the gate, one could not help but wonder how this US Customs exchange could be so easy. Medical masks and a temperature check were all that distinguished the process from pre-pandemic 2020. It was all strikingly surreal, yet familiar. This would be a common theme over the next eleven days, on a work trip that seemed impossible for any Canadian in this norm shattering year.

But after an uneasy layover in Chicago, a twenty minute hike from the gate to a parking garage rapid COVID test and back in San Francisco, and about fourteen hours of flying, I finally stepped foot on solid ground on Maui.

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Morning came quickly on Saturday November 14. Get dressed, grab a coffee and a muffin, and the keys to the rental. Work would come on Monday, but not before 36 holes of pure bliss. Did I forget to mention we were first off on Sunday morning, too? Yeah. Lucky bastard, indeed.

The drive up to the clubhouse, which is on par with some of the great lead ups in golf, built the anticipation and offered just a taste of what lay ahead. The sunrise joined in on the reception with rays streaming down the famous eighteenth and lighting up the ninth, first, and second.

(Sunrise - Kapalua’s Plantation Course)

Welcome to Kapalua, home of the PGA Tour’s Sentry Tournament of Champions! This is the big leagues.

It was a member of the business operations team on-property who had kindly set us up with the first tee time. Easier, perhaps, due to Maui’s slow lifting of COVID restrictions and a light tee sheet, rare for a Saturday morning in paradise. My humble offering for such a hookup was a can of Quebec maple syrup, beaten up by the journey in the bottom of my travel bag.

The next four hours constituted an escape that was certainly better than most: perfect weather, ridiculous views of the Pacific and Molokai, hole after hole of “oh, this is far cooler than on TV,” and ice cold Kona IPAs cracked well before noon.

Tongue in cheek, you realize that maybe “aloha time” isn’t all that bad after all.

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw’s now mature renovation makes for the perfect combination of scorability and punishment: width and angles all over the shop paired with perfectly placed bunkers, dramatic false fronts, and diabolically subtle greens.

Bogeys, doubles, pars, or birdies, it really didn’t matter. Making this trip possible was an all-time combination of good fortune, timing, and a lot of hard work by many, none of which was lost on me. By extension, I was experiencing Kapalua not just for myself, but for 3 distinct groups. First, for an office full of golf crazed colleagues that would have traded places with me in a heartbeat. Second, for a foursome of friends that rose for many a 6am tee time in this socially starved summer. Finally, for my father, who I had not seen since Christmas, and who I had not been able to share 18 (or 19) holes with in some thirteen months.

As a result, whispers of guilt were a struggle to silence. Like Maui’s trade winds, they lurked around every corner, poised to remind me that I would not be able to share this magical place with those that shared my passion for the game.

However, much like how those winds force focused knockdowns and crafty bump and runs, the guilt kept me from flying too close to the sun. Simultaneously admiring and documenting every panorama, every putt, and every last piece of sushi was now of monumental importance. I simply had to bring back more than just predictable souvenirs.

(5th Hole - Kapalua’s Plantation Course)

Even having never been on Maui, it was easy to see the very real impact that COVID has had on almost every business and the locals who own and run them. Case numbers remained low, but with virtually no tourists for months, many shops and restaurants had shuttered. Hotels and resorts were ghost towns, and normally bustling beaches were criminally empty.

No traffic, no selfie sticks, no problem, right? Not quite. While that would seem to make for an unthinkably perfect vacation or business trip in normal circumstances, it also meant so many were without work. Skeleton workforces maintained many establishments that operate with razor thin margins at the best of times.

Despite these crippling challenges, the people were warm, kind, and ever hospitable. It became impossible to ignore the parallels with Newfoundland, from where I hail. Curious, perhaps, as nearly six thousand miles and an entire continent separate the islands.

Hawaiians and Newfoundlanders fish with the same net of sensibilities, even though they’re oceans apart. There’s an appreciation for those that have travelled long hours to visit your home. It shines through in a certain pride felt by showing off its most breathtaking landmarks. There’s also a willingness to teach the language and dialect, always at the risk of one’s ears bleeding from butchered tourist attempts. And of course, there is the everlasting desire to share local delicacies, most of which are sourced from an ocean that has shaped so much of each place’s story.

Fueled by the knowledge that I would regret every lost opportunity to explore, it was time to fully embrace this modified version of Maui.

First, the food.

My brain, heart, and stomach all begged in unison to forego the fridge full of groceries at the resort: “Go to every place on your list of recommendations. Now! Poke for breakfast? Absolutely. Another beer after dinner? You bet. You don’t even get to sit down in a restaurant back in Montreal.”

A couple of places stood out.

Joey’s Kitchen, a friendly neighborhood Filipino joint just minutes from Kapalua, requires multiple visits. The garlic chicken is dangerously good; the short rib unequivocally divine. Post round, it cannot be beaten.

(Garlic Chicken - Joey’s Kitchen)

Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors, set unassumingly in an industrial park in Lahaina, came highly recommended for poke. Saying it is the best I’ve ever had would be a disservice - it was phenomenal. Best enjoyed on the beach, try as many varieties as you can. Mediocre brunch, this is not.

Miso Phat Sushi, another Lahaina staple, also knows to let the fish do the talking. Order the TNT and a baked Dynamite roll, because as their names suggest, they’re the bomb.

Maui Brewing Co. in Kihei is everything a brewery should be. Modern, casual, and unpretentious. They pour plenty of interesting beers with local traits, and serve up tasty shareable snacks to go along with them. NFL Sunday kicks off at 8am in these parts, so plan accordingly.

Second, the sights.

The northwest corner of Maui is ruggedly handsome, with dramatic cliffs giving way to tiny coves and gorgeous beaches. Watching the surfers from high above Honolua Bay as the wind whips and waves crash against jagged volcanic formations is a sensory overload in all the right ways.

Both Kapalua courses draw on these vistas from various points on each course. The photogenic par 3 eleventh on The Plantation, a broadcast favorite during the Tournament of Champions, appears to melt into the ocean behind the green. This despite it being a DeChambeau-length drive from the sea. The all-world par 3 seventeenth on the Bay Course brings you even closer. Thrill seeking locals cliff jump into the Pacific around the corner, and many tee shots share the same fate. The forced carry to a precariously perched green just might be the single coolest shot on the entire island.

(17th Hole - Kapalua’s Bay Course)

On the southwest coast, the weather is decidedly less temperamental. Makena State Park and its beach is as idyllic a location as one can fathom. Get there at the right time, and the sky catches fire while the sun slowly disappears behind Kaho'olawe. As Hawaiian sunsets go, this is the one that you’ll replay over and over.

This was a final glimpse of Hawaiian daylight as a redeye back to Canada, and the real world, awaited. An unlikely trip had come to an end, but a return under more normal circumstances is just a matter of time.

Mahalo, Maui, for your golf and for your people.

(Sunset - Makena Beach)

[maptravelofficial]

ハワイパワー向上中🌈 この度マップトラベルでは、酒類販売免許を取得し、まずは店頭のみにてハワイのコナビール🍺を販売開始致しました🏄‍♂️ 全5種類のハワイ感満載の瓶ビールを取り揃えております🌈見てるだけでワクワクします。 KONA BREWING Co. 🍻 ・BIG WAVE 　→人気No.1 ・LONG BOARD 　→スタンダードなクラフトラガー ・GOLD CLIFF IPA 　→パイナップルの香り🍍 ・FIRE ROCK 　→濃厚。クラフトビール好きに。 ・HANALEI 　→パッションフルーツ・ 　　オレンジ・グアバのIPA 全5種ともに6本1セットの販売となります。飲んだらぜひ瓶を飾ってくださいね❗️ ぜひ地域共通クーポンでお買い求めください。 ※お酒は20歳になってから。未成年者の飲酒は法律で禁じられています。 (JTB総合提携店マップトラベル　MapTravel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcC-q-nT2B/?igshid=pe9pt7sjegct

[instantnyc12]

Really digging this Big Wave Golden Ale from Kona Brewing Co. Could just be me but I swear there’s a slight pineapple taste to it. 4.4abv so it’s not too strong at all. #beerporn #brew #tasty #beattheheat #nyc (at Washington Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1fPY3DBFW/?igshid=ogcj8wrxnoad

[val-tam]

Made my own flight of Kona Brewing Co. beers at Restaurant 604. Four 5 oz pours for $12 is such a good deal. Got the Big Wave golden ale, Longboard lager, Hanalei IPA, and Fire Rock IPA. Favorite was probably the Hanalei. #MayValMunchies #sutoadventures #ValKairie (at Restaurant 604) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bSHw5j8PPNB02YD4uAEys3NQ7S83MQ1B0cAM0/?igshid=14bbtythzb050