Founded at the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue in 2015, Waikiki Brewing Co. outgrew that space and expanded to a larger locale in Kakaako two years later. Now, after a complete renovation, it's back in its original…
Has your favorite local brewpub or gastropub reopened with food and drink you can enjoy on the spot? Here are status updates on local breweries and how you can support local craft beer and jobs. Please note that given these…
If you say the words matcha, ube or pa'i'ai, Kris will be there in a heartbeat — especially if there's a new food spot involved. When she's not eating, you can find her hiking, traveling, doodling or playing with any…
The Okinawan Festival, one of Hawaii's largest, is going virtual this year with a jam-packed weekend of Zoom events. There's one guarantee when you tune in to the drumming, virtual bon dance, cooking demos and performances by ukulele virtuoso Jake…
Nicholas is an 8th grader at ‘Iolani School with lots of passion for art, music and video games. He likes to eat what his dad calls "intricate foods" and has a massive sweet tooth. This is his first published article…
It breaks my heart to write this article. I recently found out that my all-time favorite local Japanese restaurant will be closing its doors at the end of this month, on February 29, 2020. I stumbled across the news through…
A fearless multicultural foodie scared of nothing except balut, John is public information officer for the city's Department of Emergency Management. He enjoys fine dining just as much as he does a meal from a mom-and-pop restaurant made with love…
Aiko, Blossom and Breeze (the Wans) are dedicated to making Hawaii a more dog-friendly place. Their Instagram page @dogfriendly808 showcases local businesses that welcome all good dogs. When they're not finding places to eat together, they're creating Akita- and shiba-inspired…
When you dine out as much as Aaron Avilla does, you have to be in tune with the culinary scene or you'll get bored real quick. An IT professional by day, Aaron likes a lot of different foods but loves…
A lover of crispy fries, habanero spice and fresh poke over rice, Bev believes in enjoying what tastes AND looks good — even if it means an extra mile on the treadmill. An interior designer by day, she's all about…
When Sara Urabe saw our Foodie Fix segment featuring Kelli Shiroma and her dad on Hawaii News Now Sunrise earlier this year, her ears perked up. Kalihi was in the headlines but for a delicious reason — Kelli's and her dad's Top 5 plate…
Walking into Chingu feels like entering any other Korean dive bar: black walls painted with colorful graffiti, metal tables, K-Pop playing on TVs and in the two karaoke rooms. But one look at the menu reveals that Chingu takes traditional…
It may be simple, but one scoop can make or break a plate lunch. Who’s the master of the mac?
I love starting my day with coffee, so much that I often order Americano or espresso for the caffeine content even though I don’t enjoy the bitter taste. What I really love are Frappuccinos, but the high sugar content means…
Frolic is looking for contributors! If you love to eat, know the local food scene and have an idea, email editor@frolichawaii.com. Christina Torres is a teacher, runner, and writer in Honolulu, HI. When she's not doing those things, she's probably…
Most visitors come to the Big Island to see Kilauea volcano (now blessedly quiet after last year’s eruption) or the white sand beaches along the Kohala Coast. When my family comes to visit, it’s for the shave ice — or as…
Aloha! My name is Lauren Nakamura, and I am a noodle lover. I’m the type of person that loves traditional, simple, reasonable food. I am the anti-hipster. I do not feed into Instagram-worthy trends. As I was reading Jason Chin's Best…
Frolic is looking for contributors! If you love to eat, know the local food scene and have an idea, email editor@frolichawaii.com A full-time student at the University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business, Corina Quach knows all too well the…
While I’m admittedly not a fan of the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, I can’t say no to gravy. So when I read an article on gravy bombs not too long ago, I had to try it for myself. The original recipe…
When celebrity chef Michael Mina approached MW Restaurant’s Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka about opening a burger restaurant, the culinary power couple wasn’t sure what to think. MW has a Brandt beef burger on its lunch menu; so does Artizen,…
Quick — name me three Puerto Rican dishes. Okay, gandules rice. That's one. Pasteles. Clock’s ticking. Pastele stew? Wrong! That’s a local creation, though it’s certainly inspired by Puerto Rican cuisine. You’d be forgiven for not being able to rattle…
In order for determine if one local restaurantʻs any good, my friend David Miyashiro has devised what he calls The Hamburger Steak Test. When he goes to one restaurant for da first time, das what he orders. And if it…
Here’s our National Crab Day salute to the sweet crustacean.
Peach, cherry, strawberry, pohā berry: Whatever you get, phone in your order ahead of time.
Fish & Rice is worth braving Pālama Supermarket’s parking lot.
Three years in the making, Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura plan on opening Podmore, a cocktail bar and brunch spot, in mid-August.
The only way to reserve is by Instagram direct message and yes, the name of the place is Super Secret Izakaya.
So you’ve tried plate lunch, loco moco and shave ice. That was just the beginning—there’s so much more to Hawai‘i’s food scene.
In the Hawai‘i Convention Center lobby: three Van Gogh-themed cocktails plus fruits, cheese, charcuterie and live music on weekends.
Lucky we live Hawai‘i, cuz we get some really outstanding potato chips.
Not all deals are created equal. Sure, these favorites for dining in and at home cost a bit more, but they’re absolutely worth it if you want to almost splurge.
Keep your eyes on more than just the surfing contests—local Olympians will be competing in rugby, volleyball, skateboarding, swimming and more.
Here’s a look back at a story that ran in the magazine in February 1965.
We’re all about deals, and after months of takeout, if it comes with elevated ambience and unexpected finesse, even better.
In the Hawai‘i Convention Center lobby: three Van Gogh-themed cocktails plus fruits, cheese, charcuterie and live music on weekends.
