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…
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.
Seriously, how DO you feel about these cookies? Plus groundbreaking news and a charming food truck story.
Where a dining editor goes for all things cake and bread and pie.
You might not need to wait for the next relative who comes home with a suitcase full of Trader Joe’s.
From Kalihi to Kāhala to Kāne‘ohe, a record 11 eateries will prepare one-day-only natto creations featuring Japan’s famously slimy bean.
Mainland people no like Spam as much as Hawai‘i people. Could dis be da game-changer?
Justin Park’s first bar concept is named No. 42 in the North American ranking, while Chinatown’s EP Bar earns an Esquire mention as one of the Best Bars in America.
After nearly 16 years, the Kāne‘ohe icon will serve its last high-quality local comfort food on July 10.
Chef Ron DeGuzman juxtaposes international cuisines with familiar flavors at Stage in the Honolulu Design Center.
Catch the Independence Day fireworks, dance at an obon festival and enjoy an outdoor concert at the Waikīkī Aquarium.
Your guide to which Honolulu City and County services will be available or suspended in observance of Independence Day on July 4, 2022.
The new Bishop Museum exhibit explains why the history of the stones remained suppressed for decades.
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 7, 2022.
Fans can take a walk into the world of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and Linus. Good grief indeed.
