May-June 2009

May-June 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Maui nanny

Confessions of a Hotel Nanny

A nanny never knows whether she’ll spend her time coddling a cranky baby, playing Fish with a four-year-old, or reading a novel on an ocean-view terrace while her charge takes a nap.
Tita Kathy Collins

Da bes’, once upon a time

To me, da Bes’ of Maui—den an’ now an’ always—is da people. And da people make Maui . . . da Bes’!
Chef Perry Bateman

2009 Chef of the Year: Perry Bateman

Unlike many of his colleagues, Chef Perry Bateman didn’t sharpen his knives in culinary school; he was raised in restaurants.
little bo peep

Side Dish: Lambs to the Slaughter

Miz G yaks it up with farmers at the Maui Ag Fest and dishes about the 2009 'Aipono Awards.
kapalua wine and food

Sip, Swish, Spit

Play amateur sommelier at the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
Tamara Catz wedding dress Maui

Romance of the Islands

Maui designer Tamara Catz brings tropical charm to the dress you'll say "I do" in.
Maui Chef Ryan Luckey

Winning Streak

Four Maui restaurants have the winning stuff.
maui bride

Katie Got Married

Why this Minnesota bride is happy she wed on Maui--and thinks you should, too.
Hawaiian monk seal

Rough Water Pups

Look out for Hawai'i's official State Mammal; it's pupping time.
Cafe Kapalua

Cafe Kapalua

Kapalua Resort's new cafe offers inspired daily specials, organic veggies, pasture-raised eggs, biodynamic wines and local beers.
maui publisher

Publisher’s Note

Real and metaphorical sharks.
maui weddings

The Resort Reception

Choose to wed on Maui or its sister island, Lana‘i, and you’ll find myriad scenic settings in which to say “I do.”
Makena luxury home

Elements of the East

When you have all the delights of the Far East—minus the monsoon season—who wouldn’t want to stay put?
Daniel Perreira Memorial Spearfishing Tournament

Go Fish

The Daniel Perreira Memorial Spearfishing Tournament pays tribute to children fighting cancer while celebrating family unity, ocean awareness and stewardship.