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We’re rounding up restaurants for a July 10 Natto Day takeout celebration—and one of them is up to you!
And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...
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Royal Hawaiian Center Says ‘Mahalo’ to Our Heroes
(Sponsored) Teachers, healthcare workers and frontline workers receive dining benefits and perks from Feb. 12 to 15.
et al.’s Gourmet Coffee Program by Kona Coffee Purveyors
(Sponsored) All the coffee at et al., including drip, espresso and nitro cold brew, is from Kona Coffee Purveyors.
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Frolic Team Picks: Best New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2020
Highlights from a year that saw an unexpected slew of new openings.
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We Compiled Your Top 5 Poke, Gau Gee, Meat Jun, Loco Moco
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Ward Village has Everything You Need for a Hassle-Free Holiday Season
(Sponsored) Take advantage of signature services like curbside pickup and delivery, plus a sneak peek at upcoming holiday specials.
Kick-Start Your Day with Breakfast at Et Al.
Mexican avo toasts, HI Steaks fried rice, mimosa flights and some of the best coffee in town.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with Foodland
Get everything you need for turkey day at your neighborhood Foodland.
Support Hawai‘i Literacy with Takeout from Murphy’s Bar & Grill
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Feastival is bringing special Okinawan dishes to Oahu
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Family Meals Made Easy Using Foodland’s Maika’i products
(Sponsored) Thanks to Foodland’s Maika’i products, coming up with ideas for tasty family dinners is quick and simple.
Frolic Through Asia: Supporting Hawaii’s Future Global Leaders
(Sponsored) Support PAAC and the restaurant industry through this fundraiser from Oct. 19-Nov. 30.
Make This Halloween Spook-tacular with Foodland’s Maika‘i recipes
(Sponsored) Thanks to Foodland’s Maika‘i products, coming up with ideas for festive treats is quick, easy and sure to satisfy any sweet craving.
30-plus new restaurants have opened since March
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Frolic's Night In: A Royal Hawaiian Center Virtual Takeout Dinner
(Sponsored) Coming Oct. 24: Sip and eat in the comfort of your home as Frolic hosts a live, 4-restaurant dinner with drink pairings.
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Frolic x Foodland: Date Night Cooking Battle
(Sponsored) Two couples use an item from Foodland's new Chef Essentials to create a winning dish for date night at home.
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We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.
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Gold medal winner Carissa Moore puts Hawai‘i on the Olympic podium at the first-ever Olympic surfing competition in Japan. Here’s how it went down.
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.