Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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Talk Story

Fresh off the coconut wireless
Michael Moore

Business Savvy

Old Lahaina Luau's Michael Moore gives tips on great employee relations.
island kitchen

Island Kitchens

From classic plantation style to south shore tech, three fabulous kitchens . . . custom designed for maximum function, beauty and easy island lifestyle.
Kapalua labyrinth by the sea

2007 Shaka List

31 Reasons to Love Maui!

The Story Painter

Kirk Kurokawa's extraordinary talent captures the beauty of ordinary people.
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Longboarding

Along the coast of Maui, few things sing summertime more than the wide, rolling southern swells dotted with longboarders.

Maui No Ka Ouch

To millions of enchanted admirers, Maui comes as close to perfection as nature probably allows. But even this best of all possible worlds has a few shortcomings.
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Canoes That Carve

The outrageous, white-knuckle sport of outrigger wave riding
Ivan Pahk

2007 Chef of the Year Ivan Pahk

Maui chef of the year Ivan Pahk’s success is due, in no small part, to his generous participation in Maui’s food scene.
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Side Dish by Gossip Gourmet

If she were queen, the winners would be...
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10 Most Intriguing People 2007

What these Mauians do makes them worthy of our attention.
Honokowai Valley

A Valley Back in Time

Dedicated volunteers are restoring the remains of a once-thriving Native Hawaiian village in Honokowai Valley—from the sticks to the stones.
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Cause for Success

Old Lahaina Lu‘au’s high performance goes beyond the stage to embrace community.
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Good From the Inside Out

How Maui’s winning kitchens cook up satisfaction for their guests and staff

Need a resource?

These florists will help you lei your graduate.
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MORE 2007 Shaka List

Read four more "bests," then give us your nominees for best things on Maui.
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Publisher’s Note

Inside this “Best of Maui” issue are treasures to inspire a new adventure or rekindle a fond memory—a thoughtfully chosen list that is quintessentially Maui.
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Here’s the Catch

Can We Have Our Fish and Eat Them, Too?
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A Growing Concern

Monitoring the Mysterious Disease that Threatens Hawai‘i's Green Sea Turtles.
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The Power of Conviction

One Woman’s Charge to Live Life off the Grid.
hula tradition

Where Tradition Holds Sway

John Ka‘imikaua's Legacy Lives on through Moloka‘i's Homage to Hula
Elizabeth Soloff

Cayenne Pepper in Your Chocolate

Elizabeth Soloff handcrafts chocolates that make weak-kneed customers moan for more.
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ʻAhi Poke Tacos Recipe

Follow this recipe from Pineapple Grill
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2007 Environmental Heroes

MNKO recognizes a few of Maui County’s resident eco-heroes—those who work hard at the grassroots level to restore and protect all things natural to the Islands.
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Garden of Knowledge

Helping Farmers Combat Disease, Pests, and Challenges of the Global Marketplace
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Getting Good and Dirty

Volunteering on Vacation—Hawaii’s Newest Travel Trend