Frolic’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
The posts you bookmarked, shared and drooled over the most.
HONOLULU Latest Stories
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Our Favorite New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2022
These were the places Frolic’s writers couldn’t stop thinking (and writing) about.
Honolulu Jazz Music School Opens at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Jazz extraordinaire Dae Han offers free lessons to help unlock your music potential.
Ice Palace Hawai‘i Reopens with New Hours and a Refreshed Interior
After being closed for nearly three years, skaters can finally hit the ice once again.
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
We Rounded Up Your Top 5 Dim Sum, Manapua and Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
We asked, and you voted—see how your faves stacked up in these hotly contested reader polls of 2022.
Meadow Gold’s Famous POG Now Stay One Sorbet
Passion Orange Guava juice connoisseurs, rejoice!
We Tried It: Holiday Lights Tour
Sing along to carols on a double-decker trolley bus, drink hot cocoa, play games and take pictures with Santa and the Grinch.
Who Makes the Best Roast Duck? Most Say Roast Duck Kitchen
In a quick and passionate survey, 56% went for the ‘Aiea takeout spot.
First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store
Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.
“Hamilton” Delivers with Electric Performances
Our takeaway and tips from Honolulu’s long-awaited debut of the hip Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops
Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.
Lance Kosaka Brings His Greatest Hits to Mariposa’s Sunset Lounge Menu
The former Alan Wong’s and 53 by the Sea chef balances local-style appetites with Neiman Marcus luxury.
Catch a Special Episode of Nā Mele with Robert Cazimero and Kuana Torres Kahele on Dec. 12
And find out how to bid on Ni‘ihau shell lei made by Kahele himself.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: 5 Picks from da Shop
Our friends at da Shop: Books + Curiosities present a selection of gift ideas beyond just books from their Kaimukī storefront.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in December and January
Get into the holiday spirit by picking up a local tree, watching an iconic Broadway musical, jamming out to Hawai‘i’s favorite reggae band and more.
Shop Local: Our Ultimate 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Here are options to get fabulous gifts from Hawai‘i Designers and Boutiques.
We Tried It: Breathwork – Connected Conscious Breathing
Three HONOLULU staffers visited Yoga Room Hawai‘i last weekend to “breathe in, breathe out.” It was much heavier and more enlightening than we imagined.
“The Nutcracker” Is Back in Honolulu
Ballet Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Classical Ballet and Hawai‘i State Ballet are all staging the classic holiday show.
Don’t Miss the Final First Friday of 2022 at Hawaiʻi State Art Museum
Watch live performances by members of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Theatre and Dance program and Honolulu Art Ensemble.
5 Tasty ‘Ulu Recipes for Your Hawai‘i Thanksgiving
From a creamy starter to a sweet dessert, here are five recipes that give breadfruit the starring role.
What Do Some Hawai‘i Voters Stick into Their Ballot Envelopes?
Sometimes they include notes, apologies and random surprises.
