May-June 2007

May-June 2007 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

maui wedding cakes

Tropically Decadent

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

The Story Painter

Kirk Kurokawa's extraordinary talent captures the beauty of ordinary people.
maui honeymoon suite

Sweet Honeymoon Suites

The ultimate honeymoon options for Maui newlyweds

Need a resource?

These florists will help you lei your graduate.
aipono winners

Good From the Inside Out

How Maui’s winning kitchens cook up satisfaction for their guests and staff
island kitchen

Island Kitchens

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

2007 Shaka List

31 Reasons to Love Maui!
Honokowai Valley

A Valley Back in Time

Dedicated volunteers are restoring the remains of a once-thriving Native Hawaiian village in Honokowai Valley—from the sticks to the stones.
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.
Michael Moore

Business Savvy

Old Lahaina Luau's Michael Moore gives tips on great employee relations.
black rock beach maui

MORE 2007 Shaka List

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

Side Dish by Gossip Gourmet

If she were queen, the winners would be...
longboarding

Longboarding

Along the coast of Maui, few things sing summertime more than the wide, rolling southern swells dotted with longboarders.