March-April 2014

March-April 2014 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Star Noodle Empty Bowl fundraiser

Empty Bowl, Full Heart

Empty Bowl fundraiser at Star Noodle features entertainment, handcrafted art, and Asian-inspired dishes to benefit the Maui Food Bank and others.
modern tropical homes

Tropical Modern

This architect’s home offers idyllic coastal living — come hell or high water.
publisher's note

Spring-cleaning

Diane begins her spring cleaning regimen.
little fire ant in maui hawaii

Little Red Menace

Little Fire Ants cause animal blindness and painful stings, among other problems.

Be a Hero!

If you care about something, you take care of it. Maui offers many ways to gain that sense of belonging, as these volunteers can attest.
sake ohyama nigori

Sake, for Goodness Sake

Pure, expertly crafted sake is a great alternative to more traditional beverages. Move beyond traditional cultural pairing, and you’ll find an array of compatible offerings.

Island Boogie

We couldn't have asked for a better backdrop to show off such fashions than the chic, modern Andaz Maui Resort in Wailea.
raw brownies by Choice Health Bar in Maui

Choosing What Tastes Good

How did a former banker and an anthropology major become accidental restaurateurs? Maybe Choice was Fate all along.
gourmet Mexican food in Maui

Sangrita Grill & Cantina

Iranian-born chef Paris Nabavi brings south-of-the-border tastes to West Maui.
hawaii butterfly, kamehameha

On The Wing

Entomologists fear this endemic butterfly, our official state insect, may be disappearing from forests.
april fools day trick

Eh, No Foolin’!

Tita has some tricks up her sleeve for April Fools pranksters.