Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Fine dining from M by Chef Mavro
One of Hawaii's most upscale eateries has a three-course takeout for $30. Here's the review.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta
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Essential eats: These sushi spots are calling to you
My sushi cravings started when Hawaii's stay-at-home order forced some of my fave local spots to temporarily shut their doors. And judging by the robust response when we asked Instagrammers to tell us which sushi restaurants are still open, I'm…
Hop to it: These restaurants are doing Easter takeout
Easter is right around the corner —this Sunday, to be exact. Though it's hard to remember what day it is with all this COVID-19 craziness. Whether you want a bougie brunch spread or a complete lamb, prime rib or steak dinner,…
Bakeries, boba shops & more show the true meaning of aloha
It's Friday morning and in Kalihi, there's a line of cars stretching down Puuhale Road. They're there because Sun Noodle is giving away 1,000 ramen kits — each with 10 servings of noodles and soup base — "to share and…
Essential O‘ahu Eats: Where to Get Your Manapua Fix
Because we really need soft, pillowy meat-filled buns right now.
Essential eats: Here’s what farmers markets are doing now
Note: The farmers market info at the bottom of this post is current as of August 2020. No doubt you've seen the long lines at Costco, Sam's Club and other stores and supermarkets. But what's the scene at your local…
Essential O‘ahu Eats: These Bakeries Want You to Know They’re Open
Breads, pastries and yes, you can still get hot malassadas.
How to curbside pickup
Our local restaurants need us more than ever. In this new era of sheltering in place and social distancing, ordering takeout or curbside pickup is an easy way to support local. The specifics of curbside pickup may vary from restaurant…
Local Comfort Food: Liliha Bakery’s Chantilly Cake
In a crazy world, treats that soothe the soul and support local producers are a delicious bright spot.
Where to get corned beef and green grub this St. Patrick’s Day
Editor's note: Some people are hunkering down at home; others are trying to support struggling restaurants by ordering takeout or dining in small groups. Frolic understands that in these uncertain times, readers are doing their best. So will we: We'll…
Yeehaw! Easy Que just started a barbecue brunch
Easy Que’s lunch and dinner menu is already bangin’ with kalua pork, brisket and pork belly plates, meaty sandwiches and hearty sides. But the Kailua barbecue spot — sister restaurant to breakfast spot Over Easy — just took things to the…
Charcuterie on Oahu: Kakaako to Ko Olina
Continuing my meaty quest to find the best meat and cheese boards on Oahu, this is the sequel to Charcuterie on Oahu: Boards of Waikiki with spots from Ala Moana Center to Ko Olina Resort. 53 by the Sea Charcuterie and cheese, $20 This board…
The best Taco Tuesday deals on Oahu
I attribute my love for tacos to the year I spent living and working in San Diego. I ate breakfast tacos on the cheap, discovered how glorious loaded fish tacos could be, and learned that authentic corn tortillas tasted drastically…
Delicious, gorgeous, over-the-top Valentine’s Day treats
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and you're still scrambling for the perfect gift. It's last minute, so advance ordering is out of the question. You want that unique, over-the-top edible present that's as beautiful as it is delicious. It has to have…
Brunch spot Bogart’s Cafe is doing Italian-style dinners
Bogart’s Café is known for breakfast and brunch, so I was intrigued when I found out the Monsarrat Avenue eatery has started serving dinner. While the daytime menu is full of brunch faves like pancakes, breakfast bagels, acai bowls, fried…
Egghead is back in town: The brunch spot opens in Kalihi
"Disappointed" can't even begin to describe my reaction when Egghead Cafe closed nearly two years ago. This Kakaako spot was a regular in my brunch rotation, thanks to its sweet lattes, peanut butter French toast and eggs benedicts. All hope wasn't…
How to Buffet
I remember the first time I felt sick after over indulging at a buffet. In retrospect, I made two grave mistakes: 1. I didn't eat anything all day (rationale: I was trying to "save room"), and 2. I tried to drink…
Charcuterie on Oahu: Boards of Waikiki
Note: In today's landscape, things are changing all the time. Call ahead to confirm hours and menu availability before you go. The first charcuterie I ever tasted was at now-shuttered Grondin French-Latin Kitchen in Chinatown. It felt slightly bougie and upscale,…
Where to find Christmas macarons, gingerbread men and more holiday treats
Sugar, spice and everything nice ... that's what holiday treats are made of. Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year, especially because of seasonal holiday flavors like gingerbread and chocolate peppermint in festively decorated cookies and much,…
Here’s a taste of Waikiki’s luxe new French-Japanese eatery
The first time I went to Espacio, Waikiki's new luxury boutique hotel with suites starting at $5,000 a night, I zoomed right past it on Kalakaua Avenue. You don't have to stay there to eat at its restaurant: Mugen, an…
BLT Steak has $1.50 happy hour oysters
BLT Steak Waikiki may be known for its beefy offerings, but I found a deal that oyster fiends will love: The steakhouse has $1.50 oysters every day during happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the bar and lounge.…
Christmas Bar is open already at Ward
The holidays are officially here — days before Thanksgiving, The Christmas Bar Hawaii opened in the former spot of the Ward Big City Diner restaurant. This year's Christmas Bar is in the former Ward Big City Diner location The festive pop-up…
Best brunch buffets on Oahu
While there are numerous options for dinner buffets in Waikiki, brunch is special. I love brunch and variety, so the bigger the spread, the better. Large dessert bar with unique sweets? Check. Bountiful seafood assortment? Check. A mouthwatering selection of eggs bennies, bacon…
What I found at Pizza Hut: Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza
What I found at ... is a series that tests and vets intriguing store-bought foodie finds. What: Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza Where: Pizza Huts islandwideCost: $7.99 each ($7 each when you buy two or more) Q: Is Pizza Hut's Stuffed Cheez-It pizza…
New Foodland Farms Pearl City is OMG
When word got out that Foodland Farms was coming to the former Babies 'R Us spot in Pearl City, I was elated. Finally, a Foodland Farms in my own hood! For months I've been watching the new store take shape…
TsuruTonTan just discounted 15 udon bowls for happy hour
TsuruTonTan Udon Noodle Brasserie is known for its $9.95 udon and donburi lunch specials. But the extensive happy hour menu is one of my favorites with its duck meatballs, seared wagyu sushi, $1.99 draft beers and $2.99 glasses of sake.…
39 seasonal pumpkin spiced treats to try on Oahu
Pumpkin spice and everything nice: That's what fall is to me. Whether you're a diehard pumpkin spice latte fan or just enjoy the extra treats Halloween brings, scroll on to see where you can find these seasonal treats. Pumpkin cheesecake macaron,…
Spooky Ghost Bar pops up for Halloween at Ala Moana
Killer Clown? Faceless Lady? Haunted Plantation? You guessed it — Ghost Bar Honolulu and its terrifying themed cocktails are back at Ala Moana Center. The pop-up has moved: It runs through Halloween in a bigger new spot in the former Café…
Your go-to: Fried chicken
A bunch of you weighed in after we published Our go-to: Fried chicken last week — especially on Facebook, where the post got 45 comments and 87 shares. Some of you agreed with our go-to picks; others couldn't believe your…
Dean and DeLuca Waikiki improves luxe happy hour, adds daily brunch
I first visited Dean & DeLuca at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki with Frolic editor Mari Taketa to check out the happy hour scene. At the time, D&D’s second-floor wine bar was a hidden gem, proof that an oasis in Waikiki does…
Our Go-To: Fried Chicken in Honolulu
From old school to new wave, these are the Frolic team’s faves.
Malu pairs quirky kimbap, kawaii dessert in one shop
It feels like Frolic associate editor Thomas Obungen and I were just at Samsung Plaza to check out Gimme Chills. It's almost a year later and a new dessert cafe has opened in its place: Malu Kimbap & Dessert. Thomas found it on Instagram…
Droolworthy: Now there’s lobster grilled cheese at Jolene’s Market
Jolene’s Market in Chinatown debuted Asian-style Maine lobster rolls last month, and judging from the lobster rolls on nearly every table at the once-empty food hall, I'm hardly the only fan. But something new just swam onto Da Buttah Lobstah’s…
Ranking Khanom Wan’s crazy 16-inch churros
With 8 flavors, which ones do you choose? Watch for our Top 3 rankings.
Honolulu’s newest lobster roll is in Chinatown
East Coast-style lobster rolls are hard to find in Hawaii. I was glancing through my Insta feed when a post from my foodie friend Rowena Salanga made me stop mid-scroll. Wouldn’t this photo make you stop and stare, too?That's how…
There’s a new cupcake bakery in Kaimuki
I always say working part-time at Sprinkles Cupcakes in So Cal ruined me. Those legendary desserts have become my standard for cupcakes, especially when it comes to red velvet. It’s hard to find any cupcake in Hawaii that compares. For…
Liliha Bakery is selling matcha mochi donuts
I'm a huge fan of Liliha Bakery's poi mochi donuts. So I was excited when Frolic got the exclusive first look at the bakery's brand spankin' new matcha mochi donuts, which are coming to all three locations starting tomorrow, Aug.…
Going to La Vie? Here’s what you should order
Kelli: Let’s get one thing straight — this isn’t my typical dining scene. La Vie, the new French restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Waikiki, is fine dining. The three-course menu is $79, and the five-course menu is $119. It’s upscale and ultra…
Tim Ho Wan Waikiki just started a $5 happy hour
Update: As of January 2020 the restaurant had discontinued happy hour. “Affordable” and “Waikiki” are seemingly mutually exclusive. Well, Tim Ho Wan Waikiki just launched a happy hour and it’s pretty affordable. This happy hour menu debuted Aug. 5 and will hang around until…
ARVO Reopens in Kaka‘ako With More Australian Food
The food menu with an Aussie bent expands beyond avocado toast and chia pudding.
