May-June 2018

May-June 2018 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Jennifer Nguyen

Friend of Agriculture 2018

Vietnamese culture emphasizes vegetables; Jennifer’s menu prepares them in delicious and enticing ways, helping people to see vegetables as proper dishes, not as an afterthought.

Winning Dishes

They’re the orders that come through the kitchen so often, the line cooks can prepare them blindfolded or sleepwalking. Chefs may curse the repetition, but what can they do when guests threaten never to return if those dishes disappear from the menu?
great finds

Treats Made on Maui

Why would man live by bread alone, when Maui has such tempting homegrown fare?
Kula home

Living History

A lovingly restored Upcountry home stands the test of time.
maui farms

The Few. The Small. The Delicious.

How will Maui’s landscape change, now that Big Ag is gone? The answer may lie with new “boutique” farms that offer the promise of diversity.
kapalua wine festival 2018

Plush & Spicy

If phrases like “forward on the berries,”  “seductive mouth feel,” and “plush and spicy” make your taste buds whoop, you are in for a treat.
excellence in sustainability

Excellence in Sustainability 2018

Andaz lends bicycles to guests free of charge, and has placed EV stations on the property, with free charging for employees.
Hokulea

Hōkūle‘a Comes Home

After her three-year odyssey around the globe, Hōkūle‘a’s youngest crewmembers prepare to take the helm.
holei flower

The Once and Future Lei Flower

Few people know that plumeria has a true Hawaiian cousin: hōlei. This rare tree species is endemic to the dry forests of East Maui.
next generation maui chefs

Next Generation Chefs

We what inspires these Maui chefs?

Shop Maui – Spring 2.0

What's trending on Maui? Check our Shop Maui sponsored section.
banana blossom fruit

Banana Blossom Buffet

Check out this incredible composite image featuring a cardinal, assorted lizards, and a Japanese white-eye on a banana blossom.
publisher's note

Into the Wind

Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who paddles into the wind, every day.