January-February 2015

January-February 2015 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Sonz restaurant food

5 Days, 5 Ways

Our dining editor shares 5 great Maui spots to eat: O‘o Farm Breakfast Tour, Travaasa Hana, Laulima Catering, and Son'z Steakhouse.
maui ice sculptures

Mr. Freeze

When Darren Ho tells people what he does for a living, he's often met with puzzled stares and a few chuckles. That’s what happens when you're an ice sculptor in the tropics.
Kathy Collins on Luxury

Nuttin’ but da Bes

Tita talks about the luxuries of life from her perspective.
lilikoi passionfruit

A Passion for Liliko‘i

Lilikoʻi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit. While lilikoʻi can be eaten raw, its naturally high acidity makes it perfect for blending into baked goods, frozen custards, and drinks.
Koa Johnson designer dress

Elegance with an Edge

Gleaming jewels and custom gowns to dazzle in the new year.
Maui artist Semoia Lin

Island Talent

Find the art you're drawn to...
Kaanapali Golf Courses

On Course

Make your friends green with envy as you enjoy Maui's golf courses.
baby nene geese

Nene Nursery

In 1962, biologists reintroduced several breeding pairs of nene to Haleakala National Park, and now around 300 nene call the park home. Nene goslings take up to three months learning to fly and need special attention during this vulnerable time.
publisher's note

What Is Luxury?

The meaning of luxury — good health, family, friends and moments of unexpected harmony and joy.
Maui pineapple fields

Harvesting Maui Gold

Maui Gold harvests premium pineapple year-round, averaging 12,000 cases per week. That’s 3.7 million pineapples a year.
maui okolehao liqueur

‘Okolehao

More than 200 years after Islanders learned the art of distillation, Hawaiian moonshine is reclaiming the spotlight.
sancerre wine

What’s Behind the Pricy Label

Ever wonder why certain wines are so expensive, others so cheap? The better question might be, does the wine's quality justify its price?