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.
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?
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.
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.
grilled prawns recipe

Sugarcane Grilled Prawns

This artistic and tasty prawn appetizer handily won the award for "Best of the Fest" at the 2009 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival.
golf stretch

Improve Your Game

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

Casting Call

As summer ripens, local fishermen start scanning the shoreline for oama, or baby goatfish.
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
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.
kanaio coast boat trip

Hang On Tight

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

Pickled Maui Onions

Chef David Paul Johnson shares his standout garnish for island snapper.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Our publisher speaks about change in the air...
brownchicken browncow

Folk Mooosic

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

Talking Story with Light

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

Slam Dunk

Maui's "Big Beach" celebrates the return of much-needed lifeguards.
Wine sommelier

A Look at New and Old World Wines

New World vs. Old World wine challenges to try.