July-August 2009

July-August 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

The New David Paul’s

Chef David Paul Johnson’s newest project promises to stir up West Maui’s dining scene.
Hawaiian pau riders

Pa‘u Riders

Hawaiian pa'u riders carry on an exuberant tradition, bedecking both horse and rider with flowers and fine fabrics.
Rusty Hathaway

Know Your Greens

Knowing what kind of grass you'll be golfing on will give your game that added edge.
akaka bill

The Akaka Bill

In the U.S., Hawaiians are the only native people not recognized as an indigenous nation. Why do some Hawaiians oppose the bill that would grant them autonomy?
golf pro tips

Playing the Trades

Tips from the Maui golf pros Jerry King and Rick Castillo will help you tee off in the tradewinds
snapper

Pickled Maui Onions

Chef David Paul Johnson shares his standout garnish for island snapper.
kanaio coast boat trip

Hang On Tight

Take a wild ride with Blue Water Rafting along Maui's rugged Kanaio coast.
golf stretch

Improve Your Game

Improve your golf game and avoid injury with these simple stretches.
Ed Kageyama

More Tips from the Pros

Line up your putt, know your greens, and conquer the dreaded bunker shot with strong wrists and a positive frame of mind.

Talking Story with Light

With a sunny outlook and a shimmering palette, Darrell Hill tells the stories of Hawai‘i’s landscapes.
Hawaii hula dancer

50/50

Fifty years ago, Hawai'i added a fiftieth star to the Star Spangled Banner — and Maui would never be the same.
uncle sam illustration

Et Tu, Julius?

Few know the role that the Orange Julius franchise played in Hawaii's admission to statehood.
Tita Kathy Collins

Dim Sum

Tita talks about lucky numbers, and not so lucky relatives!
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.

Slam Dunk

Maui's "Big Beach" celebrates the return of much-needed lifeguards.
brownchicken browncow

Folk Mooosic

BrownChicken BrownCow, a quartet of string players from West Virginia, is wooing the Maui folk music fans.
Wine sommelier

A Look at New and Old World Wines

New World vs. Old World wine challenges to try.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Our publisher speaks about change in the air...