January-February 2010

January-February 2010 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Wine sommelier

Luxury Wines

Why spend $500 on a bottle of wine? Find out.
Maui plein air

Light Studies

Twenty-six artists will participate in the 2010 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational.
modern homes

Home as Modern Art

A custom-designed Kula dwelling redefines island living.
bougenvillia clubhouse

Fresh Greens

From renovated fairways to more challenging bunkers, Maui’s fabled courses have invested a tremendous amount over the past few years in making golf here even better. If you haven’t played them lately, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Il Teatro

Dinner and a Show

Way off Broadway, Il Teatro serves up delicious entertainment to rave reviews.

Channeling Success

A Maui crew became the first Hawai‘i team to finish the 2009 Moloka‘i Hoe, placing second in this world-championship outrigger-canoe race—unprecedented feats for a Neighbor Island crew.
big wave surfing

Big Waves, Epic Tales

Winter is when monster surf pummels Maui’s North Shore—and tempts extreme watermen and women to risk life and limb for the thrill of the ride.

Dining Highlights

Locals know the best spots to eat on Maui!

All You Need Is Grub

Only around five hundred wild parrotbills exist today, in the remote rainforests of East Maui.

Surf’s Up!

Hawaiian winters show themselves in big surf and salty windshields. Look out!

Fated Dynasty

Destiny dealt Hawaii's kings and queens a losing hand, yet a few played it heroically.
publisher's note

From the Publisher

Happy New Year! Let’s bring this one in with a roar!