Try Coffee is an Oasis in Kaka‘ako
TK Yamada, who spent more than a decade working and roasting for other cafés, now has his own spot with an extraordinarily pleasant lānai.
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Captivating and Crunchy: Chinese Breakfast Crepes Pop Up in Salt Lake
Bing Bros brings northeastern China to Hawai‘i with savory jian bing crepes.
In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled with Cheese
Taste these blooms at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 18—after that, your next chance will be this fall.
We Tried It: 9 Recipes from Sheldon Simeon’s New Cookbook
Pork belly adobo, nori chicken, chocolate birthday cake butter mochi: Sheldon Simeon is proudest of the people, places and poke of his home—and we found all of these in Cook Real Hawai‘i.
Roll With It: Bombucha Focaccia Sandwiches from a Cute Blue Food Truck
Hau‘oli Sandwich Co. makes beach-ready, hunger-busting sammies.
We Tried 10 Kinds of Local Bananas (Because We Could)
Hawai‘i Banana Source’s variety boxes bring a mix of 26 different bananas to your door. Can you tell the difference between them?
I Ended Up at Mahi‘ai Table in Kapolei Three Times in One Week ... and Loved It
The restaurant’s first menu update since opening transitions superbly from pau hana snacking to family-style dining.
And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...
You came to our drive-thru Poke Fest on Saturday, you ate, you voted. Now see who won the fan favorite poll for best poke!
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
Frolic’s new digital dining editor introduces herself in the universal language of foodies—through her favorite restaurants on her home island.
My Midnight Lū‘au from 7-Eleven
You haven’t been dreaming. There is Hawaiian food at local 7-Eleven stores, sometimes even at midnight.
Support Kupu. Eat Veggie Lau Lau and Short Rib Lau Lau
Kupu, the nonprofit that runs youth programs in conservation and sustainability, now offers Hawaiian food and breathtaking venue.
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Fish Local
Buying your ‘ahi, monchong and opah from Island vendors benefits you, the environment and Hawai‘i’s businesses.
‘Ahi Assassins Is Back—You’ll Find Their Poke at He‘eia Pier
Lunatic, Hawaiian, spicy and shoyu ‘ahi poke are now at the plate lunch counter on Kaneohe Bay.
8 Honolulu Bakers Band Together for a Stand Against Hate Pastry Box
Bakers Cristina Nishioka of Beyond Pastry Studio and Harley Tunac of The Local General store organize a pastry box with 100% of sales donated to groups fighting for Asian American and Pacific Islander rights.
What You’ll Eat at Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Coming Saturday, May 29: Exclusive new poke creations from 8 iconic shops around O‘ahu at a fun, zero-contact drive-thru.
Farmers Market Finds: Funky Fresh Spins on Spring Rolls at Kaka‘ako
The Corner Rolls wraps up cheeseburgers, shrimp and avocado into crispy fried spring rolls.
Sakana Express Get Japanese and Okinawan-Kine Okazu, Plate Lunches and Poke in ‘Aiea
Da sistah deli of Sakana Grill in Kalihi is wea to go when you craving goya bitter melon champuru with your fried chicken and poke bowl.
MW Restaurant Reopens Today at a New Location in Kaka‘ako Across From the Blaisdell Center
Upstairs, it’s upscale new MW; downstairs, it’s chic-casual Artizen Café. Here’s an upstairs-downstairs taste.
This Monthly Food Truck Rally Attracts Eaters from Across O‘ahu to Waikele
What The Truck?! brings 30+ local vendors together for a popular monthly food truck rally like we haven’t seen since Eat the Street.
Ready, Set, Eat: Food-A-Go-Go’s Restaurant Week Starts April 5
More than 40 restaurants are featuring special dishes, discounts and prix fixe menus to support Hawai‘i’s agricultural education programs.
Like a Warm Hug on a Rainy Morning: Trying Ali‘i Kula Lavender’s Ready-to-Bake Scones and Liliko‘i Jelly at Home
Can’t get to Maui? Order culinary goodies (and other swag) made from lavender plants at the almost 20-year-old farm.
Tanioka’s Now Has Poke Tots, Pastele Tots, Pork Belly Katsu and More
Waipahu’s stalwart poke shop debuts drool-worthy new monthly specials.
Mama Kim’s Fresh Sushi and Poke Bowls Spice Up Kāheka
Slimy neba neba, garlicky torched scallops and poke with freshly prepared kim chee bring life to this corner of King Street.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2020
22 chefs, bloggers and eaters name their most memorable food moments.
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Take a break this weekend by listening to local favorites Kolohe Kai or Paula Fuga, tuning in to film festivals, or reconnecting with nature and yourself through a sound bath.