September-October 2011

A pioneer of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Chef Mark Ellman opens a new seafood restaurant whose cuisine hails from two U.S. coasts.

Travel by mule down the world’s tallest sea cliffs to Kalaupapa Peninsula, the most isolated part of the major Hawaiian Islands, site of the former leper colony to which Father Damien gave his life.

This native tree breaks all the rules. It grows on barren lava fields, loses its leaves in summer, and, faced with a deadly invasive pest, backed away from the brink of extinction.

In praise of paint: The right use of color can accentuate an architectural detail or favorite possession, and create a sense of spaciousness or cozy warmth.

Located on opposite ends of Maui island, Aunty Sandy and Julia sit at the center of a heated contest for Best Banana Bread in the World.

Gossip Gourmet’s successor gives the rundown on foodie events just past and yet to come.

Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.