By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii With a Chinatown block party, two breweries serving newly released beers, and a load of traditional tequila-fueled celebrations around town, Friday will be a Cinco de Mayo to remember. Here are five of…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii I don’t need a calendar to tell me that hotter days are on the way – all I have to do is listen to what my body is telling me. And right now,…
Sponsored Grammy-award winning musicians, environmental speakers from around the country and popular local food trucks come together this Sunday, April 30 at Ocean Aid Hawaii, a daylong outdoor music and arts festival making its first appearance in the islands. Thanks…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Doughnut & Beer Pairing with Golden Road Brewing When: Thursday, April 20, 5 – 11 p.m.Where: Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room, 675 Auahi St.Cost: FreeParking: Validated parking in SALT lotMore info: facebook.com/events/1693302380685948/…
Sponsored HOT presents Jacques Offenbach’s ‘The Tales of Hoffmann,’ opening on April 21. The final HOT show of the 2016-2017 season will also be a celebration of the distinguished career of HOT Artistic Director Henry Akina, who retires at the…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii Might Oahu be on the verge of getting another brewery? Beer drinkers know Square Barrels as one of downtown’s go-to spots with about two dozen craft beers on tap. Tonight, you can taste…
We’ve been praying for this day to come for a long time and the Gravy Gods have answered. The iconic Kapahulu restaurant Rainbow Drive-In is the next Awesome eats, our pop-up that brings hard-to-access restaurants and shops to downtown for…
By Will McGough Special to Frolic Hawaii We’ve all felt the excitement over the past few months as Oahu’s craft beer scene has welcomed new pubs and launched new beers. I suppose it’s fitting, then, that we kick off the…
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…
