Spago in Wailea, Maui. Busy, but high standards kept.

Despite the crowd on Christmas Eve, the food at Spago held its own. We started with the Poke appetizer and it was playfully delicious...instead of seaweed, the hand roll was created with a caramelized and spiced sesame cone. The Tomatoe and Goat Cheese Salad was very good; the Beet Salad left one looking for more beets. But never mind, the entrees were delicious!! The Lobster Curry was a surprise of fresh flavors: Asian herbs drizzled with a hint of curry. The $140 Japanese Wagyu Steak melted in your mouth--excellent! We finished with house-made tropical fruit sorbets--coconut, guava and mango--all creamy and true to their fruit flavors. We'd like to return when the stress and bustle of the holidays has passed.