When the Ritz lobby bar reopened in January, 2008, it created quite a stir. The transformation had been so dramatic it took a while for those in love with the “old Ritz” to adjust. A year later, the reformed Alaloa Lobby Bar has become a favored hang-out.

Chef Duke launched our feast, multi-tasking while regaling us with tales of his travels and numerous stints exploring the art of food preparation before settling in Maui, ostensibly to enjoy his passion – scuba diving.