Affordable Splurge: Suntory’s $26 Kama‘āina Lunch Special
We’re saying hai to washugyu tri tip in a sizzling pan with miso soup, salad and sushi.
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My 8 Favorite Filipino Foods on O‘ahu Right Now
Classic dishes that never fade: From lumpia to sisig and halo halo to kare kare, these are Maria Burke’s forever Filipino cravings.
Worth the Drive: Kahumana Farm Café in Lualualei Valley
The farm-to-table eatery is part of a nonprofit that supports hungry keiki and others in Leeward O‘ahu.
Writing Into Peril: A Conversation With Local Author Jessie Ren Marshall
Marshall’s upcoming book, Women! In! Peril!, has been named an Indies Introduce pick and an April 2024 Indie Next pick by the American Booksellers Association.
At Nine99 Seafood House, a New AYCE Cantonese Hot Pot
The new Chinese restaurant on Beretania Street offers uncommon ingredients as well as a rare delicacy—geoduck.
Affordable Splurge: Basalt’s $50 3-Course Prix Fixe
Fullness factor is 10 out of 10 for Basalt’s limited-time dinner with rib-eye steak or butterfish.
Onda Pasta & Provisions Store Opens Saturday in Kaimukī
New owners of the longtime craft pasta maker are opening a one-stop shop for fresh pasta dinners.
AYCE Nights: My Favorite All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Spot in Honolulu
Frolic’s sixth most popular post of 2023 spotlights Kats Sushi and its $32.90 made-to-order nigiri deal.
Our 8 Favorite Places to Get Remote Work Done
Head to Ward for a grocery store sanctuary, Kailua for some locally sourced coffee or another one of these remote work-friendly spots.
Foodflash: Encore Saloon to Close After Almost 8 Years in Chinatown
The Honolulu restaurant and mezcaleria will have its last day March 29.
There’s a New Old-School Okazuya in Kapolei
On weekday mornings, En Fuego Grill turns into a local-style Japanese deli with 20-plus selections.
PBS Hawai‘i Nā Mele 25 Concert With Nā Leo Pilimehana
The 25th anniversary celebration of Nā Mele continues with PBS Hawai‘i’s first live-streamed concert with Nā Leo Pilimehana.
Honolulu Comedy: Spring Lineup
These comics will have you wheezing so hard that your spring allergies won’t be able to get a word in.
Honolulu Theater and Musicals: Spring Lineup
Catch award-winning plays, tales from local storytellers and even a modern-day circus.
Pizza Hut in Liliha Just Brought Back Its AYCE Lunch Buffet
From the plates to the soundtrack, the ’90s are alive and well at this blast from the past for $14.99.
Favorite Dishes at 6 ‘Ono Dive Bars in Honolulu
Whatever you call them—dive bars, local bars, karaoke bars—Martha Cheng says Hawai‘i’s have better food than anywhere else.
Find Your Fresh Seafood Fix at Morning Catch in Chinatown
Three years in, this popular O‘ahu Market vendor pumps out premium poke bowls with local ‘ahi and king salmon at reasonable prices.
5 Wellness Classes to Try in 2024
Keep that “new year, new me” idea going by connecting with your body in these workshops.
Our Favorite Things to Do During Spring on O‘ahu
Experience cultural festivals, check out parades and celebrate hula throughout Hawai‘i’s blooming spring season.
Straits Honolulu Delivers a Tasty Southeast Asian Vibe
Good food, good cocktails and a great vibe—just don’t expect authentic Singapore.
7 Things to Do During Spring Break on O‘ahu
Keep your keiki busy with these camps and adventures across the island.
February 2024: Our Top 3 Most Popular Food Stories
Dim sum, mac salad and pastries were the top draws in an eventful leap month.
Here’s What You Bought: Top 10 Best Sellers at Paris Baguette
The hottest items after Week One at Honolulu’s first Paris Baguette.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in March 2024
Honolulu Festival, Janet Jackson live in concert, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, HIFF Spring Showcase and BrunchFest—March is packed with fun!
