Natto Alert: 6-Course Natto Day Dinner Coming to Kaimukī Shokudo
Honolulu’s annual tribute to Japan’s stinky bean is back—mark your calendars for Monday, July 10.
Frolic’s Picks
My 9 Favorite Restaurants in Seattle
From breakfast to mac and cheese to ramen and pizza, these are the places former Frolic intern Maddy Chow, a Seattleite, can’t live without.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Fresh, Filling Flavor Bombs at Merriman’s Honolulu
Good portions, good variety, good views and fresh flavors make this one of Honolulu’s best happy hours.
Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
Mercado de la Raza Spotlights Local Latin Food Makers
The shop’s new owners have launched a monthly pop-up series at the Beretania store. Coming Saturday, May 27: locally made Mexican sweet breads.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
Come for the 50% happy hour discounts, stay for the view.
Find a Moment of Zen at Ami Mei Tea & Wellness Boutique in Kaimukī
Brittnee Lau’s calming, well-sourced shop checks all the boxes for gifting in May.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Sushi at ‘Ahi & Vegetable in Kapālama
Ahi & Vegetable’s Kapālama store has a daily 2 to 6 p.m. happy hour with choices from nigiri sushi to fried shrimp and chicken karaage.
$40 Pau Hana for 2: Moku Kitchen in Kaka‘ako
Not just edamame and fries: Frolic’s new series shows you where two can eat well for a pair of Andrew Jacksons.
Quiora Waikīkī’s $29 Lunch Set Comes with a Ritzy Rooftop View
On the seventh floor of the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī, an unexpected deal in an unexpected setting.
I Was Desperate for Tongue-Numbing Mala Flavors. Chengdu Taste Saved Me
Before Sichuan restaurants started opening around Honolulu, one place was a flashing red beacon. Here’s why it still is.
Old-School Diners We Love: Kaua‘i’s Tip Top Motel, Café & Bakery
Who can resist a 107-year-old café with famous pancakes and a sumo-size bento?
Roll With It: Peruvian Chicken at Rico Rico Chicken
Honolulu’s only Peruvian rotisserie chicken trailer serves only chicken—and it’s unmatched.
My Favorite Waffles on O‘ahu
Martha Cheng’s picks for best waffles from Waialua to Honolulu.
Mindblown: Legit Oxtail Soup and Soufflé Pancakes at Westman Café
We found ‘ono oxtail soup on the same menu as divine soufflé pancakes—in Waikīkī, of all places.
Find Fancy Fresh Smoothies and Teas on Beretania Street
Find ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace’s home of uber-fresh smoothies next door to Dew Drop Inn.
Celebrate the Plant-Based Life at These 11 Vegan-Friendly Dessert Spots
Sweet spots in Honolulu where you can indulge in doughnuts, ube tiramisu, gelato and soft serve without the guilt.
Rinka’s Lunch Sets Are One of the Best Deals in Town
In a pricey corner of Kaka‘ako, filling lunches that are family- and wallet-friendly.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.
Vikram Garg’s TBD Is a Satisfying Tribute to Flavor
The former Halekulani chef’s flexible prix fixe format boasts shareable portions and fun textures in a comfy, chic setting that offers a perfect date night.
Dinner at Kapalua’s Banyan Tree Is Not Your Average Date Night
A revamped menu of bold flavors balanced with a tranquil dining experience overlooking Honokahua Bay makes Banyan Tree at the Ritz-Carlton Maui worth the drive.
Where Are They Now? ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Eateries, Part 2
Updates on Fancy Fresh, Honolulu Bistro, Nana Ai Katsu, Niu Soft Serve, Ocean Taste and more.
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Underrated Spots in Wahiawā and Waialua
Get down on some serious Mexican eats at Barrio Café, peruse a magical meadery at Mānoa Honey and Mead and tuck into sweet and savory comforts at HI Pie.
