Lahaina Grill shows the love on Mondays in May by offering locals 50% off any of their fabulous entrees. Try the rack of lamb, firecracker shrimp, steak Jolene or, do as we did last night and surrender yourself to the sublime delight of the Opakapaka special, after which you may swear off red meat in favor of such soul-satisfying seafood. Like most things on LG’s menu, it is truly amazing.

I`O’s continues to woo kama`aina by offering 50% off entrees every night, all night. Check out the menus at www.iomaui.com. Remember what your mama told you –get while the getting’s good.

Mala extends their 50% all food offer for kama`aina from 8-10 p.m. nightly at the Lahaina location only. Visit www.malaoceantavern.com for more information.

Here’s a $5 footlong for ya. Maui Tacos, another local favorite by Mark Ellman and gang, invites anyone to enjoy any and all surf burritos for only $5. Okay, not quite any burrito since the steak and island fish varieties will set you back another $.99.  Still a steal.

Online Ballots for Best of Maui, 2009

Show support for your favorite restaurants (or gallery/dj/politico/yoga teacher/MMS fighter) by voting in the Maui Time Weekly Best of Maui. You must first register then vote for at least 40 categories for your vote to count. This, presumably, will halt ballot stuffing and cheating. Voting ends May 20th so stand up and be counted soon.

Heard Through the Coconut Wireless

Drew, of Yen’s Salon at 910 Honoapi`ilani Hwy, at West Maui Center in Lahaina, can’t stop talking about Betty’s Café at 505 Front Street. Though I’ve not yet had the pleasure of dining there, Drew tells me they have some spectacular lobster specials.

Gather your own insider information while enjoying serious fun and socializing beyond haircut, shave, wax or the island’s best prices on a manicure/pedicure by Vee, Yen, Amy and gang. Walk-ins are welcomed but call 667-9188 to make an appointment.