The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2026 Poke Fest Is …
Can you say kaffir? Plus a surprise new runner-up: Check out the results of the fan favorite vote for the King of Frolic’s Poke Fest.
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My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
Where else to eat on the Ninth Island? Here’s one of Frolic’s top posts, by a local with family in Las Vegas.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 14–20, 2026
Eat inventive poke dishes, foster a kitten, ride your bike to work, take a wellness walk and more.
All Our Favorite Curries in Honolulu
Japanese, Indian, Thai, Malaysian—curries from around the world converge on O‘ahu and enrich our palates. Here are our go-tos.
Olohana Brewpub’s Closing Announcement Is a Love Letter and Plea for Chinatown
The pub closes out less than a year on King Street this Saturday with a shoutout for its neighbors.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 16 Poke Fest
Here’s who‘s coming to the 2026 Poke Fest and the exclusive poke creations they’re serving.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 7–13, 2026
Shop thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, admire amazing flower displays, join a wearable art parade, play at a kid-focused festival and more.
Who’s Celebrating Cinco de Mayo on This Taco Tuesday
The last time the stars aligned for this twofer was in 2020. Here’s where to celebrate doubly around O‘ahu.
We Tried It and You Can Too
22 fun and exciting things to do that we personally recommend.
Korean Dishes You Probably Don’t Know (But Should)
How well do you know Korean food? These traditional dishes go well beyond the familiarity of mandoo and kim chee.
New in Town
Places and activities that have opened recently, featured in HONOLULU Magazine.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in May 2026
Enjoy unlimited rosé and bites at a fashionable gala, try exclusive poke creations, frolic in a sunflower field and more.
All the Food You’ll Eat at This Saturday’s Filipino Fiesta
Flores de Mayo and Filipino Fiesta returns with a rice-inspired theme plus games, live performances and a balut-eating contest.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: April 30–May 6, 2026
Sip rosé at a fashion-forward soirée, attend a family-friendly foodie event, celebrate Lei Day, see an opera in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and more.
Yakitori Torishin Brings New Luxe Omakase to Kaka‘ako. Is It Worth It?
Torishin’s New York flagship held a Michelin star for 7 years. Now, it’s Honolulu’s only yakitori omakase.
