July-August 2009

July-August 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Ferraros

Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante

Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
snapper

Pickled Maui Onions

Chef David Paul Johnson shares his standout garnish for island snapper.
goatfish

Casting Call

As summer ripens, local fishermen start scanning the shoreline for oama, or baby goatfish.
Haiku house

Keepers of History

The first thing you notice is a generous white split-rail rambling along the roadside, offering tantalizing glimpses of smooth green lawns, majestic old shade trees, and a pretty white gazebo where lemonade might be served on a hot summer’s day...

Opakapaka & Mango Ceviche

This light and flavorful raw fish appetizer is a favorite at Mama's Fish House.
uncle sam illustration

Et Tu, Julius?

Few know the role that the Orange Julius franchise played in Hawaii's admission to statehood.
Rusty Hathaway

Know Your Greens

Knowing what kind of grass you'll be golfing on will give your game that added edge.
Tita Kathy Collins

Dim Sum

Tita talks about lucky numbers, and not so lucky relatives!

Pohaku

You and I are older than the stones along the Puna shoreline. These stones started just a few years ago as gobs of lava from Pele’s current eruption, gobs that dripped into the sea only to be tumbled and polished then lobbed back onto the shore.

Slam Dunk

Maui's "Big Beach" celebrates the return of much-needed lifeguards.
grilled prawns recipe

Sugarcane Grilled Prawns

This artistic and tasty prawn appetizer handily won the award for "Best of the Fest" at the 2009 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Our publisher speaks about change in the air...

The New David Paul’s

Chef David Paul Johnson’s newest project promises to stir up West Maui’s dining scene.
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.
golf stretch

Improve Your Game

Improve your golf game and avoid injury with these simple stretches.
kanaio coast boat trip

Hang On Tight

Take a wild ride with Blue Water Rafting along Maui's rugged Kanaio coast.
Cuatro

Cuatro

Chef/owner Eric Arbogast, a veteran of several popular Maui kitchens, brought the best recipes from each under one roof.
brownchicken browncow

Folk Mooosic

BrownChicken BrownCow, a quartet of string players from West Virginia, is wooing the Maui folk music fans.