Think Small
Our island paradise is in the midst of an affordable-housing crisis. Could tiny houses be a solution?
Cuatro
Chef/owner Eric Arbogast, a veteran of several popular Maui kitchens, brought the best recipes from each under one roof.
Las Pinatas
The spice-loving chefs at Pinatas on Maui dip mahi mahi filets in emerald-green cilantro and jalapeno batter before pan-frying.
By Dawn’s Early Light: Maui Sunrise
Our 5 favorite places on Maui to watch the sunrise (that aren't Haleakalā Crater)
Oh, Hello!
Deck the halls this season with Hawaiian ohelo berries, a sacred yet edible plant endemic to Hawaii. They are also a nice alternative to cranberries.
Umalu
Chef Kevin Boyle says the Korean BBQ beef bulgogi sandwich he created for Umalu is among his top five favorite sandwiches of all time.
North Shore Cafe
Sink your teeth into a noble Benedict or steak and eggs for less than ten bucks at North Shore Cafe in Haiku, Maui.
Chef on a Hot Tin Roof
Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon and wife Janice are the mom-n-pop behind this new, family-style restaurant.
The Feather Lei
An ancient art, as delicate as it is beautiful, has outlived the kings who once claimed it as their own.
Fiesta Time
The fish tacos at Fiesta Time arrive piping hot, packed with well-seasoned, pan-fried mahi mahi on a bed of authentic Spanish rice and refried bean
Milagros Food Company
Straying from tradition, the chefs at Milagros use sweet Thai chili sauce and melted jack cheese to elevate their fish tacos.
Maui Beaches for Kids
Get the most of the Maui coast with our age-appropriate picks for kids from toddler to teen.
The Weapon Maker’s Art
Wood and cordage, tooth and bone are used to recreate the ancient Hawaiian instruments of war. A modern weapons maker finds connection to a culture.
Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante
Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
Defining Identity
When your name includes twelve syllables and nearly as many letters as the alphabet, you often have some explaining to do.
A Perfect Day in Kapalua
Follow your local guide on an itinerary that combines adventure and luxury. Hint: Valentine’s Day is almost here, so grab your sweetie and go!
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.
Dining Highlights
Photography by Nina Lee
‘Aina Gourmet Market
Story by Rod Antone
It’s all about details at ‘Aina Gourmet Market, the colorful deli owned by the dynamic team...
Harvesting Maui Gold
Maui Gold harvests premium pineapple year-round, averaging 12,000 cases per week. That’s 3.7 million pineapples a year.
Shades of the Past
More than any other Polynesian people, Hawaiians excelled in the use of color, coaxing incredible hues from the natural world around them.































