by Dsnnis Augustine
After landing in Kahului, Cecile and I met Jason shortly after his Sacramento flight. We picked up the rental car, made the essential Costco run, and checked into the Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club on beautiful Kā‘anapali Beach.
We wrapped up the day with a sunset dinner at Longhi’s, right at the resort. Open-air breezes, warm woods, and relaxed island charm made it the perfect first-night spot.
Mai Tais to start, Sicilian Cauliflower to share, Cecile’s Greek Salad, Jason’s Rigatoni Bolognese, and my Parmesan-crusted Chicken Piccata—finished with a warm macadamia nut pie crowned with coconut ice cream. A perfect Maui beginning