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Dining

We Tried the Seven-Course Chef’s Table Dinner at Sho’s Kitchen

Gregg Hoshida,

The tiny bento shop goes upmarket every Friday and Saturday with seven-course dinners that sell out every month.

Steak

Father’s Day 2021: The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu

Katie Kenny,

Multi-course menus, boozy buffets and brunches, stylish special occasion restaurants and old-school meals featuring classic cuts of beef: Treat dad to a dine-in dinner or a takeout meal from one of these top steak-centric restaurants.

Locally-Owned

Onomea’s New Candy Bars are Locally Made with Hawai‘i-Grown Chocolate

Martha Cheng,

And they come in POG, matcha crunch, salted mac nut, and lime and coconut varieties.

Bars

Coming Soon to Honolulu’s Drinking Scene: Bar Māze in Kaka‘ako

Martha Cheng,

Bar Māze hopes to integrate cocktails and food in a way thatʻs never been done.

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Vegetarian & Vegan

Townies’ Loss Is Windward’s Gain: Ganesh Dosa Moves to Kailua

Maria Burke,

The journey over the Pali is worth it for dosas both savory and sweet.

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Vegetarian/Vegan

Loco Mocos and Meatball Subs: Vegan City on Kapahulu Is All About Flavor Bomb Comfort Food

Tracy Chan,

David Gorman makes vegan dishes even meat eaters can like.

What’s New

Foodflash: Liliha Bakery Is Opening a Full-Service Restaurant and Bar in Waikīkī

Mari Taketa,

The local chain’s fourth location is coming to International Market Place as early as October.

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Local-Style Eats

I Ended Up at Mahi‘ai Table in Kapolei Three Times in One Week ... and Loved It

Thomas Obungen,

The restaurant’s first menu update since opening transitions superbly from pau hana snacking to family-style dining.

Things To Do

Delicious Deals to Celebrate National Doughnut Day June 4 on O‘ahu

Maria Burke,

You doughnut want to miss these fun and tasty ways to celebrate this iconic treat.

Chinatown

Find Tlaxcalli’s Homestyle Mexican Fare in the Heart of Chinatown

Maria Burke,

Don't come looking for Tex-Mex: What you'll find instead is a homestyle Mexican oasis.

Frolic Events

And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...

Frolic Hawai‘i,

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!

Food Trends

The Haute Cuisine Chef and His Haute Gummy Bears

Mari Taketa,

Colin Hazama brings years at the top of the culinary scene to bear in his hit gummy bear series.

Local-Style Eats

Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu

Frolic Hawai‘i,

With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.

Street Eats

Ranking the Six Spam Musubis in Potama’s Sampler Pack

Gregg Hoshida,

You‘d be amazed at what goes on between the nori sheets at Waikīkī’s Spam musubi specialist.

Frolic’s Picks

Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now

Maria Burke,

Frolic’s new digital dining editor introduces herself in the universal language of foodies—through her favorite restaurants on her home island.

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Local-Style Eats

It’s Li Hing Float Sherbet Month at Asato Family Shop

Mari Taketa,

Since the Downtown store only opens twice a week, that means four more days to get Li Hing Melon Float, Li Hing Cola Float, Li Hing Vanilla Float and Li Hing Float.