Maui Prime Gourmet Cheese and Wine

Maui Prime owners, Karin and Cary Buttons, are successfully luring customers these days by offering live lobsters flown in from Maine twice a week. The going market rate is between $10-$11/per pound. You’ll need to place your order 2 days in advance for delivery on either Tuesday or Friday. I don’t know of any other gourmet shop offering such a deal, so get on it!

Although Maui Prime is the number one purveyor of prime meats, seafood, cheese and other gourmet food items, they aren’t above offering occasional deals that blow chain stores and other competitors out of the water. If you foolishly failed to seize the opportunity to take advantage of the recent filet/lobster combo deal for $20.95, I recommend you turn over a new leaf by snagging the most succulent rack of lamb this side of New Zealand at prices you’ll not believe! Cary assures me his racks are so large one can feed 2-3 people for less than $20, which is incentive enough to finally invite your boss over for dinner.

Maui Prime -- Best Seafood on Maui

Karin tells me the bright green Sicilian olives she’s recently added to her chilled gourmet choices are flying out the door, while a sample of the new Little Boy Blue cheese (so delicate yet flavorful!) reveals why it’s taken over as customer favorite, but the biggest news may be the french fries.

Forget everything you knew about frozen fries! Most home prepared versions of the fast food favorite are barely worth their salt and rarely worth the calories, but these fries are a true gourmet treat. The secret is that the fries are made from fresh cut whole potatoes (skins and all), which are first soaked in ice water,then  fried, before flash freezing. Whenever you’re ready you can bake or fry  to suit your needs and present perfectly tender, crispy, flavorful potato sticks that rival the best pommes frite served in the finest establishments.  The potatoes are shipped in five pound bags but Cary will sell you whatever amount you need. Try them! They are fabulous!

There’s always something new to sample at Maui Prime so stop in soon and visit often. You’ll be surprised at the great deals on prime meats and seafood, and often better prices on gourmet items than you’ll typically finds in nearby chain stores. The Buttons are also very adept at picking great bottles of wine selling for reasonable prices so be sure to check out their wine selection, too.

Cary Cares - and Can He Cook!

Maui Prime is located in the Emerald Plaza business park across from the Cannery Mall.  Call 808-661-4912 for more information, hours and to order your live lobsters.