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The kids and I went to Mala for breakfast over the weekend. The food, as always, was delicious. While I opted for the traditional bacon and eggs, the kids both decided to have french toast. I have to say that the french toast at Mala is the best I’ve had on Maui.
About Maury Hoffman |Things to Do on Maui | Restaurant and Activity ReviewsSenior Editor of 808 Reviews and freelance travel writer, Maury Hoffman lives on Maui with his familiy, iPad, iPhone, and other gadgets. His writing proficiency is directly related to the quality of his morning coffee. He prefers Peet's Coffee, but also enjoys Living Java.
Last July, Cool Cat’s burgers of the month featured both “The Bottle Rocket” and “The Roman Candle” and this July, the burgers of the month are the same as before. I didn’t have the opportunity to try them last year, but I’m glad I finally got the chance. As usual, we ordered both burgers with […]
The Cool Cat Cafe has done it again. They took a standard American staple and turned it into a delicious burger. Like my son said, “Only Cool Cat’s can come up with hamburgers that feature tacos, pizza, and hot dogs. They can take anything and make it into a burger.” This month’s burger of the […]
“Relleno de el Gato Suave!” and “This is for La Raza!” The overall experience of Cool Cat Cafe’s burgers of the month May 2015 is one of complete satisfaction. The crispiness of the fried flour tortilla, the crunch of the shredded lettuce, the creamy texture of the oaxaca cheese and the garlic roasted poblano peppers […]
One of the best Loco Mocos available on Maui is only available this month at The Cool Cat Cafe. It’s their version of the Hawaiian favorite without the rice and served on some delicious garlic bread. My son and I tried it yesterday and we both agreed that it was even better than the breakfast […]
Candied Maple Bacon Bits on Cool Cats Burger of the Month March 2015 The Cool Cat Cafe’s burger of the month for March 2015 has candied maple bacon bits on it. “Why?” you ask. “Because everything’s better with bacon” and that’s also the great name for this month’s burger! Isn’t that the BEST reason? Who […]
Cool Cat Cafe’s February burger of the month was tantalizing for many reasons. Not the least of which is everyone’s universal love of Mexican food. A quesadilla burger has intriguing possibilities dripping from just the name alone. There is, of course, the challenge of having both Cool Cat’s savory, always fresh, ground beef patty and […]
For the third year in a row, The Cool Cat Cafe offered The Dip as their Beef Burger of the Month and for the second year in a row, The Jitterbug was their Veggie Burger of the Month. Both burgers are among our favorite burgers of the month and we were very pleased to be […]
Are you worried that Santa won’t be bringing you anything this year because you haven’t been quite as good as you should have been? Are you worried about getting stuck with yet another lump of coal? Fear not! Get yourself to Cool Cat Cafe and let December’s Burger of the Month “Jolly St. Mac” deliver […]
The Burger of the Month for November 2014 at The Cool Cat Cafe is delightfully juicy! I have eaten many Burgers of the Month at Cool Cat’s over the years and definitely have several favorites on my list. I now have another unique and captivating burger to add to that list. Being a fairly tidy […]
This month’s burger of the month is called “Octoburgerfest”, which sounds intriguing, enough. So far, I’ve yet to be disappointed by any of their BOM’s, so I look forward to this one, as well. I enter the restaurant with a couple of friends, and we go right for the booth in the air-conditioned area of […]
Update: The Tedeschi Winery and the Ulupalakua Deli are no longer a stop on the Valley Isle Excursions Tour. Due to the size of these historic sites, the facilities are no longer adequate to properly handle Valley Isle Excursions and other commercial tours while providing an experience a guest would truly appreciate at the winery or ranch store. We encourage you to visit upcountry Maui and experience these sites on your own sometime during your Maui vacation. Even though we needed to be up … [More Things to Do on Maui...]
My new favorite sport is stand up paddle boarding also known as stand up paddle surfing. I’ve only gone out a few times, but I have a blast each time. Sometimes I stand up and paddle by myself; sometimes I stand up and paddle with my children riding on the front of the stand up paddle board. (they take turns.) Every time, I thoroughly enjoy it. It’s great exercise, one of the best core workouts around. I love being outside, and after all these years of living on Maui, my Hawaiian tan is coming … [More Things to Do on Maui...]
When you think about snorkel trips you can take when visiting Maui, the first place that enters your mind is usually Molokini. And you probably think that the best way to go snorkeling is on one of the big boats or catamarans that can fit upwards of fifty or more people. I thought that too, until I was offered the opportunity to experience a different kind of adventure. A snorkel trip to the waters off the coast of Lanai in a raft. I immediately had images of a small wooden raft like Huck Finn … [More Things to Do on Maui...]
Visibility: 60 feet. Maximum Depth: 32 feet. Duration: 48 minutes. Wild Life: Over a dozen sea turtles and countless fish. Not bad for my first ocean scuba dive. About a year ago, at the grand opening of Umalu at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa on Maui, I had the good fortune of meeting Tim “Timmerz” Rollo, owner and dive instructor of Tiny Bubbles Scuba School, an SDI and PADI facility located at the Ka’anapali Beach Club just north of Black Rock on the west side of Maui. Having never … [More Things to Do on Maui...]
Why do spinner dolphins spin? A - It’s a learned behavior to remove a parasitic fish B - It’s fun and they enjoy doing it. C - To dry off D - All of the above According to Rob (and Rob is his real name) our guide on Maui Adventure Cruises: Lanai Dolphin Adventure, the answer is: D - All of the above. I asked him if he was serious about option C and he gave me an answer that really made me think. Before we get to Rob’s answer, let me just say that Maui Adventure Cruises’ … [More Things to Do on Maui...]
