The Maui News has a far too comprehensive rundown of New Year's Eve dinner extravaganzas on the Valley Isle. They all sound pretty good but we know that a few of them are more than pretty good. The Hawaiirama reccomendations?
The Banyan Tree Veranda at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua: Kona lobster and crusted Hawaiian snapper, seared ahi tuna alongside foie gras and apple financier with Calvados sorbet and almond tuile. This is one of only a handful of AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurants in Hawaii
David Paul's Lahaina Grill: Am sure they have a fancy pants New Years Menu. Forget that and order the Maui onion and sesame seed crusted ahi with vanilla bean Jasmine rice, apple cider-soy butter vinaigrette. I've had this dish at least six times over the years and its one of the best entrees in the islands if not the country, period. Also, at David Paul's you get the festive Lahaina celebratory vibe but at an arm's length as you're esconced in an elegant restaurant.
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