Guess what, Oahu — you can now get deep-fried Spam musubi in Kakaako. These fried musubis have a cult-like following at Da Kitchen on Maui. Da Kitchen was also in Moiliili for a while, but that spot closed in 2013…
Because summer's here, soft serve's on my mind and National Ice Cream Day is coming.
Q: One's $18, the other $35. Which is the better deal? I love the idea of lounging in a relaxing environment with a fresh pot of tea and exquisite pastries. But let's be real: Afternoon tea in Hawaii is usually…
Ice Monster opened its first U.S. location right here in Waikiki this past February. I remember it because I was there for the media event where I fell in love with this fluffy, icy creation. Prior to the shop's opening, I…
I knew something was up when fellow Frolicker Melissa Chang rearranged her schedule for the fries. She had been raving about the hurricane fries at Mariposa, so when I told her I was going to check out the new happy…
Q: Which massive burrito is better? Kalihi has two solid burrito spots within minutes of each other: one on School Street, the other deep in the valley. So which do you hit up when that burrito craving hits hard? Read…
A hidden oasis on the third floor of the renovated Queen Kapiolani Hotel, Deck looks like it came right out of a gorgeous brunch ad. Across the street from the Honolulu Zoo with an unobstructed view of Diamond Head, it's…
Q: Which bubble waffle sundae is worth the $8 price? My fascination with bubble waffle sundaes began when Double Three opened in Kalihi. The dessert shop opened in late January but Kalihi isn’t the only place you can find these sugar-loaded sundaes. …
When EARL opened in Kakaako in March, sandwich fans no longer had to trek to Kaimuki for the shop's loaded braised meat sammies and savory combos. Now EARL Kakaako has taken its sandwich game to the next level with a new…
If you've stopped by Doraku Sushi in Waikiki in recent months and found it closed for renovations, your wait is over. Doraku Waikiki just reopened with an updated interior and new dishes and cocktails exclusive to the Royal Hawaiian Center…
It’s hot. That’s all I could think about while waiting for Thrills Soft Serve to open at noon last Saturday. The line ran down the block but I shouldn't have been surprised. The first 30 customers received a free cup of soft serve. What…
Here are the cookies you need for National Chocolate Chip Day.
Star Wars fans worldwide look forward to May 4, a.k.a. National Star Wars Day. “May the Fourth be with you” … get it? What was once a funny pun is now a full-fledged themed holiday. Fans of the galactic franchise do anything…
What I found at ... is a series that tests and vets intriguing store-bought foodie finds. What: Mickey Premium ice cream barsWhere: Select Safeway stores on OahuCost: $7.99 Safeway Club member price, regular price $10.39, box contains six ice cream bars Q:…
I just might be the poster child for the mantra, “Will travel for food.” If something is worth traveling great distances for — like from my former hood of Kailua to the far reaches of the North Shore — then I’m game for…
We can’t get enough of Basalt Waikiki. After a menu overhaul of new dishes, it has one of the best happy hour deals in Waikiki. The scene Basalt is ABC Stores' first restaurant. As you head into Dukes Lane Market &…
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park aren’t the only places for amazing food in Anaheim. More dining options have recently popped up within the Downtown Disney District. With renovations of older restaurants came an influx of newcomers like San Diego’s…
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park have really stepped up their food game in the last couple years. Now they have designated food guides for holiday season and special events like last year’s Pixar Fest and the current ‘Get…
Nico’s Upstairs Steak & Seafood opened a few weeks ago in the former Harbor Restaurant at Pier 38 spot. It's directly above Nico’s Pier 38. So what makes upstairs different from downstairs? You can easily spot Nico’s Upstairs, located in the former…
You're in luck. St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and it's time to enjoy everything the luck of the Irish brings. Here's where you can get your fill of corned beef and cabbage around town, along with other Irish favorites.…
When Merriman’s Honolulu opened last summer in Ward Village, it was big news. Mostly because it was Peter Merriman’s first namesake restaurant on Oahu. In the fall they started a happy hour menu, but a $5 cheeseburger was the only food…
Editor's note: The frozen yogurt robot was deactivated over a Health Department issue in late February. We'll keep an eye out and update you when it's back. Dessert fiends of Hawaii, there's a cool new tech player on the scene:…
Part 1 of our father-daughter series spotlights Kelli Shiroma's faves. Tomorrow: Kelli's dad's Top 5
The Hong Kong-style street food dessert has arrived with a twist.
You don’t have to go to New York City or Las Vegas for Crack Pie, Cereal Milk soft serve or Compost Cookies anymore. Milk Bar opened its West Coast flagship in Los Angeles in late September and I checked it out on…
You’re probably familiar with build-your-own poke bowls and hot pot, but what about building your own ramen? The DIY concept is the basis of Build Your Own Ramen in Pearl Kai Shopping Center. You won’t get authentic Japanese-style ramen here.…
The holidays are the perfect excuse to indulge in sweets, so we did a quick search to see what local #holidaydesserts are trending on Instagram. We found a mouthwatering smorgasbord of gingerbread, yule logs, holiday-themed cupcakes (especially Santa and reindeer), and peppermint…
The holidays are my favorite time to visit Disneyland Park. I can’t get enough of the Christmas décor and of course, all the seasonal holiday eats. On a recent Saturday I gave it a good try: I spent one full…
JJ French Bistro & Pastry on Waialae Avenue was known for French-Laotian fusion cuisine and elegant desserts — most notably, its chocolate pyramids. It was a sad day in the dessert world when JJ's closed, but to be honest the…
Raising Cane's, the chain from Louisiana known for its consistently good chicken fingers and crinkle-cut fries, opened to long lines and screaming fans at the corner of University Avenue and King Street. The hype for this opening was strong when…
When it comes to new food, my hood is blowing up. Seriously: GOEN Dining + Bar by Roy Yamaguchi opened in November, Grace in Growlers expanded their tasting room and a new food truck called Hamakua Café just launched. Hamakua Café’s first full…
A lot happened while I was on vacation in Israel. Bruno Mars played at Aloha Stadium, Restaurant Week and Hawaii International Film Festival came and went — and Goen Dining + Bar opened in my Kailua hood. My roommates texted…
This is Down to Earth's first standalone store, with two levels and an expanded food selection.I remember going to Down to Earth Pearlridge when it was across the parking lot from Anna Miller’s. That was about a decade ago. The…
Q: Is this highly Instagrammable soft serve worth $16? Charmy is from Tokyo's uber-trendy Harajuku district. That explains the posh prices, kawaii décor and multiple Instagram opps.I’ve been on a soft serve splurge lately. With SomiSomi Honolulu, Aloha Confectionery and…
When Saint-Germain Bakery announced they were closing their doors for good in August, I was devastated. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but I really loved their savory rolls with spinach, mozzarella and ham. Don't get me started on the pizza roll. In…
Note: When we called the restaurant in February 2020, pizza prices had gone up to $10 and happy hour is now from 3 to 5 p.m. daily. I love pizza, and Brick Fire Tavern is dangerously close to my workplace.…
Jucci Lucci’s back, but in a different location. Never heard of it? Here's the backstory. Up until last summer, Jucci Lucci was a standalone shack on Coyne Street in Moiliili. Parking was nearly impossible, so owner Lucie Kaanoi decided to…
Four years ago when I lived in Los Angeles, SomiSomi was a popular local soft serve shop. Much has changed since then: I moved back home to Honolulu and SomiSomi expanded across Southern California — and now, to Hawaii. SomiSomi Hawaii…
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last month when I spotted kawaii pictures of a new soft serve at Ala Moana Center. The shop: Aloha Confectionery, on the third floor just past Ann Taylor on your way to Target. …
Update fall 2019: All Agu Ramen locations on Oahu have closed. When I go to Agu Ramen, it’s usually because I’m craving their garlicky Parmesan cheese kotteri bowl. But Agu started a happy hour at all of its locations Sundays…
