Since Matthew and I stayed on the south side of the island we didn't travel up to the north shore as frequently but we did make a couple trips based around the food. My parents went to Maui earlier this year and came back with enough food recommendations to keep us busy the whole trip. One place we were dying to try was Flatbread Company, an all natural, wood-burning pizza place in Paia. Matthew, in particular, is a connoisseur of pizza pies so he needed to be the judge. Verdict: a big yummy hit! We also went on a long, wild, slightly life-threatening drive for the best banana bread in the world. I have to say it was worth it though! On our final night we had an incredible dinner that thinking about it now makes my mouth water. We went to Mama's Fish House and ate our favorite meal on the island. It was a special dinner, celebrating our anniversary, and everyone in the restaurant was so sweet and congratulatory. We had a card at our table, the manager gave Matthew a lei to give to me, and everyone offered to take photos. The whole night felt perfect and slightly magical. Hawaii does have major charm! I'm looking forward to going back one day!
This last photo was taken on our last night in Maui, which also happened to be our one year anniversary.
I'm so lucky to be married to this wonderful and handsome guy and grateful for the opportunity to travel to Hawaii to celebrate our special milestone.
Favorite Spots on the North Shore (Paia)
Hotels: Paia Inn- my parents stayed there and loved it. Also, right next to Flatbread Co., so convenient!
Casual Food: Flatbread Company- order 1/2 and 1/2 so you can try different ones, Ono Gelato, Julia's Banana Bread- not in Paia, but in Kahakuloa (Northwestern part of island), Mana Foods- amazing health food store, great selection, comparable to Whole Foods
Nice Restaurants: Mama's Fish House- best.dinner.ever, expensive but worth it, fish caught by local fisherman and specified with name and location
Things to Do: Paia is a great little hippie town to walk around and explore. There are great clothing boutiques and quirky little shops. I wish we had more time here.
If you've been to Maui before and have a favorite spot I didn't mention, feel free to leave it in a comment below!
There's always next time :)
xox
So pretty! makes me want to travel there, love your coral top too :)
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wow this place looks amazing! you look lovely in that last pic!
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Congrats on your one year anniversary! You look very happy together :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated anniversary! That flat-bread pizza looks YUMMY! & love that dress from anthro!
ReplyDeleteHappy 1 year!
ReplyDeleteI love that you guys had an adventure just for banana bread. That is so fun! Beautiful photos and all the food recommendations are spot on. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteim so so jealous youre on vacation! looks so pretty/beautiful!
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we were so close to the banana bread, but that road scared the crap out of my mom so we turned back.. and hit up the olevine pools!
ReplyDeleteoh but next time, we are definitely going to paia.. i wanted to go, but snorkeling took precedent (:
glad you had an amazing anniversary.. isnt maui the best?!
You look lovely! Maui is easily one of the best places I have ever visited!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness that banana bread looks so good I can practically smell it!
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What a fun adventure! And by that I mean your trip to Hawaii and your first year of marriage! It sure does fly by fast, doesn't it?
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Oh my gosh, amazing pictures! The pizza looks yummy!
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I looove your blog and I love to hear that you have a great time with matthew :)
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful photos! love your polka dot shorts!
ReplyDeleteThat pizza looks amazing!
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Congratulations sweetheart! I am so happy to hear you guys had a fabulous time. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you mentioned Mama's fish house! My fiance's mom keeps talking about that place and said the exact same thing you did! We'll definitely be going there in August!
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Awww I have been dreaming of going back to Hawaii. It is soooo beautiful and the lifestyle is so simple!
ReplyDeleteoh gosh, all of this lovely food, the beautiful scenery and sunshine having me wish i had a trip to maui in the near future! gorgeous!
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Looks beautiful! So happy you guys enjoyed the Flatbread in Hawaii - we have a few here in the northeast, and it's my absolute favorite pizza BY FAR.
ReplyDeleteomg this looks like such amazing happy fun.
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Omggg Olallala the food looks delicious !!!
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Looks like you had a fab time. I've never been to Hawaii before..
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Loving all your pictures from Maui! We went on our honeymoon almost 5 years ago. I loved it!!! My husband and I are dying to go back. Mama's fish House was so good! Love your blog too!
ReplyDeleteMar!! That pizza looks just like the flatbread here!? IS IT??? It looks SO good!!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Hawaii or had any real interest in going, but your photos are definitely piquing my interest. Not only that, the pizza looks amazing - I love pizza with good, fresh toppings on it.
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing there! I cannot believe it's been a year already since you guys got married! Congrats :) What a perfect way to celebrate! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI liked Kaanapali and Lahaina! great little towns :)
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we go to flatbread all the time -- not as cool as their hawaii location -- but delicious nevertheless. love these pics, mara!
ReplyDeleteyour pictures make me want to visit hawaii SO bad mara!!! it looks so relaxing and pretty. that's funny that they have flatbread out there - they do in NH too, where i'm originally from! isn't it good? i love how all the ingredients are organic. makes the pizza feel a tad healthier :)
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