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Thomas Obungen joined the Frolic Hawai‘i team in 2015 as a contributor after a two-year stint in Los Angeles where his passion for seeking out unique and delicious finds was set ablaze. In the years that followed, he rose the ranks to become the Associate Editor of Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Magazine as well as the Content Strategy Manager of aio, the magazine’s parent company.
Prior to Frolic, he worked for an Apple reseller that outfitted Hollywood’s top studios with custom computers, planned obscure costume parties and wrote press releases for the U.S. Navy. He is a graduate of Mililani High School and Hawai‘i Pacific University.
In his free time, he enjoys soaking up too many UV rays at the beach, playing with all the puppers and acquiring cute reusable tote bags only for them to stay in the trunk of his car.
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Our editors picked 14 top categories plus 20 readers’ choices to establish the best food and drinks on O‘ahu this year.
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
More than 50 restaurants, cafes and bars have had to shut down for days in Downtown and Chinatown Honolulu.
It’s Monday—comfort yourself with a Spam-ume-shiso, tuna-mayo or cheeseburger musubi.
Reposting a classic with all the soulful shave ice vibes of the O.G. Mahalo Halo at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats.
The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April, providing commercial production, storage and packaging equipment.
You can’t eat anything you make, but beginner-friendly classes at Fishcake’s Fishschool are a fun way to feed your inner foodie.
The Italian and pan-Asian pop-up finds a permanent space on Hotel Street.
Take your home cooking to the next level and learn to make everything from pasta and scones to Hawaiian food and Chinese classics.
The private home of Jean and Zohmah Charlot is now open for tours.
Next to Aburiya Ibushi, Cha to Gelato Zen makes tea ceremony a casual evening ritual—with a side of dessert.
Find the elusive truck’s wagyu and local beef smash burgers and pork sausages near Mililani Golf Course on Fridays.
Where to find new and coming Italian food, tacos, a luxe sushi omakase and good chicken.
From the plates to the soundtrack, the ’90s are alive and well at this blast from the past for $14.99.
The newest Shokudo is different from the others—and more may follow.
This casual second-floor oasis makes fresh pasta and vegan gelato and sorbetto daily.
It’s inside Eleven, the cocktail bar, on Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31.
Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
Bakeries, restaurants and breweries are sprouting up from Kalihi to Kaka‘ako.
A book of lei, a mini pottery wheel, island-inspired swaddle blankets and locally made chili oil—here’s what’s on our editors’ gift lists.
The results span the island from town to the North Shore, including a truck and an iconic stop in ‘Aiea.
If Lee’s Bakery isn't selling pies this Thanksgiving, where are we left to go? Vote for your favorite!
The new shop’s hand-picked banchan, kim chee, frozen seafood, pantry staples, snacks and delicacies are flown in twice a week from South Korea.
Where to stop and eat within walking distance of four Skyline rail stations.
The fryer-to-table model maximizes temperature and crisp.
(Somewhat) better parking, longer hours and a shorter drive from town are perks of Waiāhole's expansion to Kāne‘ohe.
The mashup you didn’t know you needed has two options: falafel or beef and lamb.
Hot off our recent roast duck poll, we’re back with another to find the best crispy, juicy roast pork.
Craft-brewed coffee from small, independent roasters pairs with irresistible baked goods on Fort Street Mall.
Get tickets and mark your calendars for these upcoming films and shows we’re excited to see from HRFF, HIFF and more.
Not much has changed at Yakitori Ando since this post originally appeared in 2018—only now the wait for a reservation is about two months.
La Casita brings casual Central American food to central O‘ahu.
It’s also the home of the OG uni pasta and good family-style portions next to the aquarium at ‘Alohilani Resort.
Fresh poi, beef lū‘au and Sweet Lady of Waiāhole are coming to the mall food court in October.
The Japan inside Mitsuwa at International Market Place has six new eateries hawking ramen, yakitori, wagyu, musubi, uni and tempura.
From bento and bake sales to shopping made-in-Maui goods and dining out, we can all support Maui wildfire relief efforts in our own way.
Chinese-style crepes folded with eggs, veggies, wontons and meat get a storefront on North King Street.