Michael Moore

Business Savvy

Old Lahaina Luau's Michael Moore gives tips on great employee relations.
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Good From the Inside Out

How Maui’s winning kitchens cook up satisfaction for their guests and staff
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A Formal Affair

From sequins to Sinatra . . . the five most fabulous wedding trends
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Island Kitchens

From classic plantation style to south shore tech, three fabulous kitchens . . . custom designed for maximum function, beauty and easy island lifestyle.

The Story Painter

Kirk Kurokawa's extraordinary talent captures the beauty of ordinary people.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Inside this “Best of Maui” issue are treasures to inspire a new adventure or rekindle a fond memory—a thoughtfully chosen list that is quintessentially Maui.
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Tropically Decadent

From exotic themes to sensational flavorings, Hawai‘i offers a bounty of inspiration for stunning wedding cakes.
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Sweet Honeymoon Suites

The ultimate honeymoon options for Maui newlyweds
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Cause for Success

Old Lahaina Lu‘au’s high performance goes beyond the stage to embrace community.
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10 Most Intriguing People 2007

What these Mauians do makes them worthy of our attention.
Ivan Pahk

2007 Chef of the Year Ivan Pahk

Maui chef of the year Ivan Pahk’s success is due, in no small part, to his generous participation in Maui’s food scene.

Maui No Ka Ouch

To millions of enchanted admirers, Maui comes as close to perfection as nature probably allows. But even this best of all possible worlds has a few shortcomings.
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MORE 2007 Shaka List

Read four more "bests," then give us your nominees for best things on Maui.