September-October 2012

September-October 2012 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Wine sommelier

Waiter, There’s a Sock in My Wine!

In this wine-and-spirit advice column, advanced sommelier Charles Fredy explains how various flavors and aromas like end up in a glass of wine.
Louis Vuitton duffel

Travel Pack

These travel essentials are perfect for any kind of Maui vacation. Start here for all the must have items for the perfectly planned trip.
Iao Theater Maui

Stage Fright

Just in time for Halloween, Sarah Ruppenthal explores the haunted history of the historic Iao Theater, where scary ghost tales linger even today.
Amasia

Alan Wong’s Amasia

Award-winning celebrity chef Alan Wong brings his good taste to Maui diners with his latest restaurant, Amasia, in the luxurious Grand Wailea Resort.
bathroom remodel

Master the Bathroom Remodel

In this home and garden advice column, Patti Gardener offers tips on how to create the perfect bathroom remodel project that makes both men and women happy.
Kathy Collins as Tita

Tita Would Go

Pidgin-speaking Tita answers the question: Where does someone from Hawaii go on vacation? She shares all about getting off the rock and exploring.
Bob Bangerter photos

Picture This

Professional photographer Bob Bangerter offers a quick photo lesson and quick tips on how to capture the best shots while vacationing on Maui.
publisher's note

Puddle Jump to Maui

Our publisher shares her vacation stories, then introduces our Travel Issue, where you can find tons of reasons to start exploring Maui.
Ahi Bruschetta recipe

“Best of the Fest” Recipe

Celebrity Chef Mark Ellman shares his ahi bruschetta recipe, winner of the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival Best of Fest competition.
Kaanapali Beach House rental

5 Homes away from Home

Visiting Maui? We found vacation rentals across the island to suit your accommodation needs–from a luxury oceanfront villa to retro beach bungalow.