Grandma’s Coffee House
To Grandma’s House We Go
Beloved family-run coffee shop serves up community in Keokea
By Mona de Crinis
Photographs by Ryan Siphers
More than a hundred years...
Planting Back the Shade
Treecovery Hawaiʻi is rebuilding the canopy of Lāhainā and Kula, then looking beyond the burn zone.
by Chris Amundson
Under the porte cochere at Andaz Maui...
Mālolo: the flying fish
Which Hawaiian animal can swim, “fly,” and “walk” on water? The humble mālolo, or flying fish.
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.
The Meaning of Kamaʻaina
The Hawaiian work kamaʻaina isn’t so much about bloodlines and birthplace, as about a fully intentional way to live.
The Steadfast ‘A‘ali‘i
The native Hawaiian shrub 'a'ali'i is as tough as it is beautiful. Learn about its role in restoring ecosystems, and its uses for Hawaii's lei makers and crafters.
A Fern by Any Other Name
Two attractive fern species in Hawai‘i share the name laua‘e. Both are beloved by lei makers and Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
Weapons of Old Hawaiʻi
Weapons of Old Hawaiʻi
Once central to battle, mea kaua now teach story, balance and identity in today’s islands
by Savannah Dagupion
photographs by Daniel Sullivan
Kekai Kapu...
Beauty in the Bark
Among Polynesians, the Hawaiians of old excelled in the making of kapa. Their distant daughters have begun to reclaim this once-lost ancient art.
Island Kitchen
Plate Lunch Power
Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina shares with spirit of Pacific ohana
Chef Kaluna Kaauwai adds his twist to traditional recipes
story and photographs by...
Haleakala Ranch
At this ranch, story is really not about cows or even about ranching. It's about land management. Open space. Preservation of primeval forest. Running a good business. Having a damn good time with horses. Helping the people.
2017 Chef of the Year Jojo Vasquez
As executive chef at The Plantation House, Jojo Vasquez creates light and delectable island-style fare.
Honolua Bay
A Maui surf photographer's 50-year love affair
Story and photographs by Erik Aeder
My high school notebooks were filled with sketches of perfect tropical bays I...
Hale of Hope
story by Mona de Crinis
photographs by Daniel Sullivan
As diverse and culturally rich as the island itself, houses of worship have long sheltered and ministered...
What Erased Maui’s Rubber Plantations?
A century ago, Maui’s business leaders were excited about a new crop: rubber.
Laulima Maui
The many hands of an island united in hope
On Aug. 8, 2023, the world watched as wildfires fanned by hurricane-force winds ravaged the island...
Deep Wisdom
Discover how the restoration of Koieie Fishpond in North Kihei is helping to connect volunteers with ancient Hawaiian culture, legends and practices of old.
Our Kūpuna Islands
Kūpuna (ancestor) islands form the core of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Stalking The Delectable Vegetable
Becky Speere finds dishes with delicious vegetables at Maui restaurants.
Species on the brink: Monk Seals
The official state mammal of Hawai‘i, the monk seal, faces many threats.
Maui Dining Guide 2023
B=Breakfast BR=Brunch L=Lunch H=Happy Hour D=Dinner N=Dinner past 9 p.m. R=Reservation recommended
$=Average entrée under $15 $$=Under $25 $$$=Under $40 $$$$=$40+ ♥=Gold & Silver 2022...
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.
Pohaku
You and I are older than the stones along the Puna shoreline. These stones started just a few years ago as gobs of lava from Pele’s current eruption, gobs that dripped into the sea only to be tumbled and polished then lobbed back onto the shore.































