By Dale Yasunaga Special to Frolic Hawaii Dining at the new Vintage Cave Cafe is a unique experience. You’ll find imported brick, custom murals, Swarovski crystal chandeliers, Norman Rockwell paintings and … slippahs. Yes, despite costing a reported $20 million…
By Karen Iwamoto Special to Frolic Hawaii A few years ago I worked at an office downtown. I’d get there early just so I could grab a Wiki Wiki Breakfast Sandwich from The Carrot Patch in the Topa Financial Towers.…
They’re back! The Hawaiian Pie Company, home of buttery, juicy, flavor-packed pies in Kalihi, last popped up at Awesome eats at Thanksgiving. Since it’s been a while and Awesome eats regulars have been asking for their pastries, we’re bringing them…
Sponsored Hawaii Opera Theatre is bringing one of opera’s greatest stars, Frederica von Stade in HOT’s production of Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers” starting Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m. at Hawaii Theatre. Ms. von Stade makes her HOT debut in…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Five years ago, Whole Foods might have been your best bet for craft beer in Honolulu. Then came REAL a Gastropub and Pint + Jigger, and craft beer rolled in like a foamy…
By Dale Yasunaga Special to Frolic Hawaii If you’re among the 6,700-plus people who have liked Gen Korean BBQ Ala Moana’s Facebook page, you probably know that they soft opened this past Friday. You may have even braved the crowds…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii I was having a beer in Lanikai Brewery’s tiny, standing-room-only tasting room when some guy started chatting my ear off about craft beer in Kailua. He began to tell me about a couple…
Sponsored Storm Large will perform at Hawaii Theatre for one-night only on Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Her stop in Hawaii follows her first major album release with her band Le Bonheur in 2014. Her music reflects her unique…
By Karen Iwamoto Special to Frolic Hawaii Fresh local ingredients take center plate in March for the fourth annual Localicious Hawaii campaign, the largest statewide culinary initiative of its kind. From March 1 to 31, more than 170 restaurants will…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Beer drinkers get the short end of the stick when it comes to breakfast and brunch. The other weekend I cracked a beer at 10 a.m. and my friend, wielding a mimosa, looked…
By Dave Newman Dave Thor Newman is the owner and operator of award-winning gastropub Pint and Jigger and soon-to-open speakeasy Harry’s Hardware Emporium. He’s also a leader on Honolulu’s cocktail scene and one of its most noted mixologists. Plan A:…
By Megan Tomino Megan Tomino is a freelance food stylist, photographer and writer based in Oahu. After living in San Francisco and New York City, Megan has returned to her roots in Honolulu to be a part of its growing…
From Dorito-crusted fried chicken wings with friends to an over-the-top evening on the windward side with your sweetheart, here’s a list of not-so-typical Valentine’s Day options as diverse as the types of love worth celebrating. “Pal”-entine’s Dinner 5:30 p.m. Piggy…
A throwback look at an OG matcha spot that’s set to return in 2023.
By Ryan Kawamoto Special to Frolic Hawaii Ryan Kawamoto is a TV director, filmmaker and man about town. From greasy spoons to gourmet gastropubs, he’s always on the prowl to try Hawaii’s hottest bars and nosheries. Tamura’s Fine Wines is…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Maui Brewing Co. opens its first Oahu location today, good news for craft beer drinkers who finally can get tap-room drafts that aren’t sold in stores and were previously only available on Maui.…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Will is a travel writer and the editor of Hawaii’s travel newspaper, Wake and Wander Hawaii (@wakeandwanderhawaii). He is a regular contributor for the Brewer’s Association and has drunk beer in more than…
Sponsored Love Gives Hawaii is a nonprofit organization created and run by local wedding industry professionals who are dedicated to bringing people together to raise awareness and funds for important causes here in the islands. Their first Wedding Auction and…
By Karen Iwamoto Special to Frolic Hawaii I only get home to the Big Island at New Year’s, so I had big plans for my annual trip. But the truth is I spent most of my time eating leftovers and…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii The line was out the door Thursday evening when Aloha Beer Co. tapped its kegs in its brand-new location on Queen Street in a much-anticipated revival. A few minutes after the 4 p.m.…
Sponsored “A Streetcar Named Desire” For the first time in Hawaii, HOT will present André Previn’s operatic transformation of Tennessee Williams’ classic play. Performances will be at Blaisdell Concert Hall on Jan. 27, 29, & 31, 2017. Set New Orleans…
By Thomas Obungen and Dale Yasunaga You may have heard about the deal that can be had at KatsuMidori Sushi Tokyo, the latest uber-popular Japanese chain to open on Oahu. Foodies are abuzz about the $5 otoro (fatty tuna) nigiri,…
Sponsored For the first time ever, Kunio Tokuoka, executive chef of Japan’s highly esteemed Kitcho restaurants, with a total of six Michelin stars, and Hawaii’s iconic Alan Wong will team up to create an Evening Extraordinaire. Hosted by 53 By…
By Dale Yasunaga Special to Frolic Hawaii Myong Choi’s recent post on food trends he hopes will die got me to thinking. When I moved to the mainland five years ago, farmer’s markets were just getting off the ground in…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Some of California’s best craft beer is about to land on Oahu, and there’s going to be a bar crawl to celebrate. This weekend marks the beginning of a new era for Firestone…
By Dale Yasunaga Special to Frolic Hawaii Dale has been taking photos of hole-in-the-wall to Michelin-star food since before it was cool (or 2006 to be more technical). When he’s not eating, he does consulting for Hawaii businesses. Follow his…
Sponsored Three stylists with over 20 years of experience opened Clips HI, a new salon on the second floor of McCully Shopping Center in October. Offering full-service cuts, colors, treatments, styles, highlights and more, the modern salon is now accepting…
Sponsored Here’s your chance to win a $100 gift card to be spent at any of the 10 new eateries opening this week at Waikiki Yokocho. You have until 4 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 2 to enter. Just fill out…
Sponsored There’s no doubt champion figure skater and Olympic Gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi is a busy gal. A full-time mom to two young daughters and wife to Stanley Cup champion Bret Hedican, we’re amazed how she manages to juggle her…
Sponsored It’s a Māori Ratpack for today’s crowd: Acclaimed musical group Modern Māori Quartet is bringing their blend of harmony, humor and charisma to Hawaii Theatre for a single performance next Sunday, Nov. 13. Crooners James Tito, Maaka Pohatu, Matariki…
The venues are quiet, the chef’s whites put away and thousands of appetites sated: The sixth Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, the haute-cuisine destination event that put Hawaii back on the global food map, is over. The festival opened on…
The sixth Hawaii Food and Wine Festival arrived on Oahu on Wednesday night with a round of themed galas, day events, wine seminars and battles for supremacy in haute ramen and brunch stretching through the weekend. The Oahu events follow…
Sponsored Kristi Yamaguchi, accomplished Olympian, wife, mother, philanthropist and champion for childhood literacy established the Always Dream Foundation 20 years ago to support the hopes and dreams of children. Of its initiatives, the foundation’s Always Reading literacy program is by…
Sponsored To kick off the 2016-2017 season Hawaii Theatre will bring a one-night performance of “Christopher Morgan & Artists: Pohaku” to their stage on Friday, October 21 at 7:30 pm The Hawaiian word for stone, “Pohaku” brings together storytelling, hula,…
By Rebecca Pang Banana crème pies from Leoda’s, dry mein from Sam Sato’s, stick donuts from Komoda Store and cheeseburgers from Archie’s are all things I love when I’m on Maui. So many guilty pleasures, right? But despite what’s on…
Sponsored If you’ve ever had the childhood dream of setting up a lemonade stand and selling a refreshing glass of lemony goodness, then you’ll appreciate all the hard work behind Jamba Juice Hawaii’s newest drinks that are only available in…
Sponsored Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) opens the 2016-17 Opera Season with one of opera’s greatest hits, Puccini’s La Bohème, at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Oct. 14. Patrons will enjoy special red carpet Opening Night with pre-show entertainment to kick-off…
By Kera Wong-Miyasato What’s in store for the first weekend of October? Kawaii food inspired by a lazy cartoon egg, cooking lessons with chef Cat Cora, Oktoberfest at The Willows, a Pokemon Go-themed burlesque show and a day for keikis!…
Sponsored If eyes are windows to the soul, brows are the face’s most important accessory. With just a few tiny tweaks—filling in sparse strands, defining the shape with a wax service, or setting a few tricky hairs in place—a woman’s…
Want a chance to watch the 2014 hit foodie film ‘Chef’ starring Jon Favreau and Scarlett Johansson in plush reclining seats while munching on upscale new concession snacks? With digital projection on wall-to-wall screens and immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound?…
By Kera Wong-Miyasato Get ready for this festival-filled weekend, complete with live music, signature food and good ol’ rice! Plus some of your favorite local artists at the Waikiki Shell, a community fair in Kokokahi and dinner featuring 12 of Oahu’s best…
By Rebecca Pang Special to Frolic Hawaii When I tell friends I’m going to Wailea, I usually get the response, “Hmm, must be nice.” Well, it IS nice, and beautiful, and everything everyone says. And since last week, the luxe…
By Kera Wong-Miyasato Get those creative juices flowing and good times rolling for this weekend’s fun-filled events! Check out a literacy-dedicated block party in downtown, a mini Okinawan Festival, a worldwide design event, a free foodie photo meetup and the annual Mauka…
Sponsored Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in “The Magnificent Seven.” With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters,…
By James Charisma Special to Frolic The assignment: 7-Eleven food review. Me: Hung over at noon on a Sunday. The perfect condition for this assignment. But no joke, this is serious business. Here in Hawaii, we can appreciate good convenience…
Sponsored Long regarded as one of the last kitschy bits of old Hawaii, International Market Place holds countless memories for visitors and locals. When the redeveloped complex opens this Thursday, Aug. 25, what you’ll find are not only new shops…
Sponsored A rendering of the Grand Lanai. Excited about the newly reimagined International Market Place? We sure are, especially for the rooftop Grand Lanai featuring chef-driven and Michelin-starred restaurants like Eating House 1849, Stripsteak, Yauatcha and more. We’re giving away…
Sponsored When it opens next week, the reimagined International Market Place will once again be Waikiki’s gathering place for shopping, dining and entertainment as it was for generations. In celebration of this completely redone destination, here’s five things you probably…
It’s back-to-school season, but there’s still plenty to do this weekend! Check out a Pearl Harbor picnic, a Chinatown taste fest, Na Leo Pilimehana and Willie K. at Sea Life Park, rare local beats and a slack key guitar festival. Picnic on…
Sponsored Hawaii Theatre presents their first-ever Screen Cuisine: A Food Film Festival from Friday, August 19 – Sunday, August 21. The festival showcases four classic food films and incorporates a unique dining experience for filmgoers. Participating local restaurants include Palate…
