Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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hawaiian spiny lobster

Lobster Love

Lobster season closes to allow Hawaiian spiny lobsters a chance to reproduce.
Ferraros

Ferraro’s Bar e Ristorante

Ferraro’s snagged this year’s ‘Aipono Award for “Most Romantic” dining spot.
South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge

South Shore Tiki Lounge delivers tasty, health-conscious bar food.
Gordean Bailey

Island Royalty

Kumu hula and lei maker, Gordean Bailey has spent a lifetime sharing the culture of aloha.
The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Treated Above the Treetops at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Check out this special dining experience!
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Winds of Change

Kaheawa Wind Powerbrings alternative energy to Maui.
Hawaiian weapons

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.
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Uhu? Uh, unusual!

Seven species of uhu dwell in Hawaiian waters, including three endemics.
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The “Flowers” of Niʻihau

From tiny shells that wash ashore on this forbidden island come priceless treasures.

Empty Isles

No one knows for sure, but urban lore says that if the ships and planes stopped coming, our food supplies might last a few weeks.

Fork & Salad

Where freshness meets flavor on Maui By Savy Janssen                    When most people think of “farm to table,” they think of fine dining: candles and white linens,...
Lahaina

Resurrecting Moku‘ula

Bit by bit, archeologists are uncovering a forgotten island where kings once ruled and a sacred lizard kept watch.
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A Passion For The Past

A plantation inspired Maui home designed with the charm of yesteryear. Lilikoi Lani Farm was refurbished by Robert Adolph in Haiku Maui, named after the lilikoi flower.
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Planting by the Moon

Finding the science behind an ancient, indigenous practice.
Haiku barn home

Simple Pleasures

The lesson of this Haʻikū home: Less can truly be more.
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Maui’s Chinatown

The Chinese community in Upcountry Maui helped feed the 49ers of the California Gold Rush, and a now-and-then resident who became the father of modern China.
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The Elusive ‘Ua‘u

A discovery of Native Hawaiian petrel burrows on Lana'i sheds new light on this little-known species.
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Hurricane Season

Official hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June to November and August is by far the biggest month for these events.
Hawaiian Heirloom Bracelets

Links of Gold

“As Hawaiians, our mo‘olelo [stories] are so important,” says Maelia. “With heirloom jewelry, the mo‘olelo live on in each piece.”
aalii Hawaiian shrub

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.
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Eat Here Now

On an island where 90 percent of our food is imported, sustainability starts with eating locally.

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...
Portugese Sausage

Homemade Portuguese Sausage

Learn how to make homemade Portuguese sausage with this recipe from our dining editor.
Aeo chicks

Wetland Chic: Ae‘o Stilts

Summer is the season to look for an exceptionally photogenic shorebird: ae‘o, the Hawaiian black-necked stilt.
Kaonoulu Ranch

Kaonoulu’s Pedigree

A hundred years after its founding, this Maui ranch's lineage runs deep.
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Behind The Rainbow

Why do Hawaiian skies put on the most amazing light shows?
Herb Kane Artwork

Renaissance Man: Herb Kāne

Herb Kawainui Kāne has inspired a cultural rebirth.