About Tiny’s of Maui

Tiny's of Maui owners

In the mid 90's my bruddahs Pani Malaikini and Boy Kana'e agreed to help me open a small restaurant in Lahaina that would serve Hawaiian food to locals and tourists, as well as, serve the Hawaiian community. The food was as authentic Hawaiian as possible and locals and tourists loved it. Unfortunately the restaurant didn't survive very long and to this day … [Read more...]

Somewhere over the Rainbow – Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole

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Download the Song: http://www.izhawaii.com/store Get a free song from IZ: http://www.izhawaii.com/download/ Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's Platinum selling hit "Over the Rainbow" OFFICAL video produced by Jon de Mello for The Mountain Apple Company • HAWAI`I BUY THE SONG: Official … [Read more...]

The Original Hana Marketplace: How the Dream Became the Nightmare

Hana Marketplace

Finally, I found the story about how the original Hana Marketplace that had so many in Hana excited and dreaming entrepreneurial thoughts, had taken a nose dive and become more of a nightmare. The article explains how the dreams of the marketplace died leaving a deteriorating monument to government incompetence in the heart of Hana for all to see. I … [Read more...]

Hawaii Chair

Came across the video below from the Ellen show and just had to share it with you. Hilarious! Ellen with her Hawaii Chair What makes this even more funny is that this is a real product someone is trying to sell! If you are one those people "born every minute" then visit 'Hawaii Chair', it could be just what you need. … [Read more...]

Hana Hotties

Hana Hotties

Hana Hotties are gourmet hot sauces inspired by the flavors of Hana Maui. The fruits used are straight off the tree. The chili peppers are red hot and the perfect complement for the sweet fruits used. If you're into spicy hot treats try these HanaHotties for yourself. Visit HanaHotties and tell 'em who sent ya. … [Read more...]

Napua Ohana Tropical Flowers

Napua Ohana Tropical Flowers

I met John many years ago when he and I went fishing out of Hana with Robert Malaikini and Mark Collins, the Captain. Although I don't recall how many fish we brought home I distinctly remember John's excitement over his brand new flower growing business in Hana. As an entrepreneur I know that feeling of exuberance, as well as, the stresses the challenge … [Read more...]

Hana Marketplace Plan B

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Aloha As you'll read below a lot of money went into getting a marketplace built for Hana for all the right reasons: Hana Marketplace Grant: (Excerpt is from 2002) Overview The University of Hawaii - West Oahu Campus will receive a $599,875 Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities Program grant, which will augment its … [Read more...]