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This was a hidden treasure. A local told us about this. It’s BYOB but it’s ok, food is phenomenal

We come from Chicago where there is no shortage of world class dining. This little spot came up huge. They served up some of the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. Fresh and hot off the grill. A little heat, a bit of sweet, and packed full of flavor. South Maui Fish Co. may be small, but it has plenty of character!

This guy has a full blown smoke'n operation! The food is great. The top sirloin is done to perfection and has a wonderful flavor. The Molokai sweet potato salad is my favorite side dish! OMG I love this place and is a great value for the price. Seek him out... Down at the end if S. Kihei Road. It's worth it!

Perhaps it was me, but I had a heck of a time finding affordable, locally-made gifts in Maui. A lot of the tourist-y shopping areas are full of products made in the Philippines, Taiwan, China... even Africa. The stores that specialize in Hawaiian-made products are pricey. I'm so glad I came across Tutu's Pantry. This is a small stall in one of the little market areas in Kihei. It's packed full of hundreds of different food products, and ALL of them are made in Hawaii (most with locally grown produce). Average prices ranged from $6-$15. The owner, whose name is Ellie (not Tutu, which I learned is a generic term of endearment for a grandmother or other elder - her website says she used it in reference to her own Tutu) is super friendly. We learned a little of her story, including the fact that her shop is just six months old - a fact that made her familiarity with and fondness for her products and the locals who made them that much more impressive. Ellie created a personalized shopping experience for my partner and me, getting a sense of our favorite Hawaiian flavors and providing us with numerous samples of products she believed would be to our liking (she has samples available for most of the products she carries). Common flavors were, of course, pineapple, coconut, guava, passion fruit (lilikoi), mango, papaya, macadamia nut, Hawaiian honey, kona coffee, maui onion, lavender, etc., and we focused in on the first three.Her selections were right on the mark, and we walked out with several jars of delicious fruit butters, preserves and syrups, as well as dried fruit. We could have also purchased cookies, chocolates and other candies, dry mixes, sauces, seasonings, local snacks, nuts, coffees and teas, but we only had so much room left in our suitcases. Don't let that stop YOU, though - Ellie offered us a flat rate shipping box (pretty decent size that would cost $10 to ship) and was willing to pack it for us in the store either for our own post office drop-off, or to take it there herself - whatever our preference. When we decided we'd just put it in our checked luggage, she taped down the lids and wrapped them in bubble wrap, and even gave us our purchases in a small hibiscus-print fabric bag in our choice of color. Now THAT'S what I call customer service. She even has recipes on her website, so now that I'm home I can turn my guava syrup into a guava vinaigrette! And when I told her how much I loved Haupia and how I wished I could make it easily at home, she referred me to Longs Drugstore for the dry mix (I bought 10 boxes, hehe).Of all our Maui shopping, Tutu's Pantry was probably our top pick, both in terms of the selection, the shopping experience and the purchased products. She takes orders from her website, which will come in handy for when we run out, or to give to others (because to be honest, even though I originally theoretically bought them for gifts, I'm pretty sure most of the products I bought from her store will never leave my home... oops?).

Amazing, the #1 best bartenders and great atmosphere with good food and drinks.