September-October 2012

September-October 2012 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

kaunaoa hawaiian plant

Vegetable Vampire

kauna‘oa, a Native Hawaiian medicinal plant and the official flower of Lanai, is as beautiful as it is deadly, earning it the ominous reputation as a vampire plant.
Kathy Collins as Tita

Tita Would Go

Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.
Bob Bangerter photos

Picture This

Professional photographer Bob Bangerter offers a quick photo lesson and quick tips on how to capture the best shots while vacationing on Maui.
Lanai

Backroads of Lanaʻi

A trip to Lanai proves that there is even more to see off the beaten path. Hop in a four-wheeled vehicle and start exploring the road less travelled.
fashion at Mama's Fish House on Maui

Gone Fishin’

Maui is filled with great fashion for any style. We pick our favorites for this tropical island photo shoot and tell you where to shop for each look.
Ahi Bruschetta recipe

“Best of the Fest” Recipe

Celebrity Chef Mark Ellman shares his ahi bruschetta recipe, winner of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival Best of Fest competition.
best burgers maui

Battle of Maui Burgers

We scoured the island to find out which restaurant has the best burgers on Maui. Discover the delicious results of this ultimate battle of the burgers.
Moo Hawaiian Dragon

The Sacred Spine

Ancient Hawaiian mythology tells of the sacred shapeshifting dragons, or moo, which holds supernatural powers. Their presence is still felt by many.
Iao Theater Maui

Stage Fright

Just in time for Halloween, Sarah Ruppenthal explores the haunted history of the historic Iao Theater, where scary ghost tales linger even today.
Amasia

Alan Wong’s Amasia

Award-winning celebrity chef Alan Wong brings his good taste to Maui diners with his latest restaurant, Amasia, in the luxurious Grand Wailea Resort.