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Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani

Christi Young,

You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.

Various Foods Mat Courtesy Waikiki Market

What’s New

See Inside the New Waikīkī Market and Piko Kitchen

Thomas Obungen,

Food Pantry’s full-service grocery with malassadas, poke bowls, plate lunches and a restaurant opens today across from International Market Place.

Frolic’s Picks

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

Maria Burke,

A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.

Local-Style Eats

Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu

Melissa Chang,

Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.

Cheap Eats

Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops

Robbie Dingeman, Mari Taketa, Catherine Toth Fox, Katrina Valcourt, Christi Young,

No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.

What’s New

My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu

Maria Burke,

Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.

Roundups

10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits

Stacey Makiya, Robbie Dingeman, Brie Thalmann, Natalie Schack, Katrina Valcourt, Christine Labrador, James Nakamura,

There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.

Sandwiches

My 8 Favorite Sandwiches on O‘ahu

Thomas Obungen,

Frolic’s sandwich-loving assistant editor Thomas Obungen rounds up his top picks.

Fashion

First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store

Brie Thalmann,

Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.

Teaser Holiday Classes Credit Plantoem Fig And Ginger Honolulu

Crafts

Make Gorgeous Holiday Gifts at These Local Classes and Workshops

Brie Thalmann,

Create custom plant pots, block print your own tea towels, whip up wonderful wreaths (both botanical and charcuterie) and more.

Breakfast/Brunch

Old-School Diners We Love: Jack’s Restaurant in ‘Āina Haina

Maria Burke,

Timeless comfort foods like hot griddled biscuits, Grandma’s meatloaf and lunch specials at an East O‘ahu strip mall.

Poke

Alicia’s Market Just Moved Back Into Its Original Kalihi Location

Robbie Dingeman,

Four years after a devastating fire, a smaller Alicia’s is back in its old spot with a growing list of roast meats, poke and local-style snacks.

Roundups

November 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene

Mari Taketa,

Wow, Honolulu REALLY loves manapua!

Cheap Eats

Where Get Alan Wong's Favorite Chili?

Lee A. Tonouchi,

Hint: it's not Zippy's.

Dining

Sodas, Ginger Beers and Other Non-Beer Beverages from Honolulu Breweries

Alexander B. Gates,

Beer Lab Hawai‘i, Bitter Root Brewery, Maui Brewing and Ola Brew have a variety of tasty brews that will keep you sober.

What’s New

Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown

Maria Burke,

A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.

What’s New

Find Umami-Packed Aguachile and Tostadas at Da Seafood Cartel’s New ‘Aiea Restaurant

Maria Burke,

The farmers market stall graduates to a bigger menu packed with seafood served Sonora-style.

What’s New

These Choco Le‘a Truffles Are Inspired by Favorite Candies

Stacey Makiya, Thomas Obungen,

Ready for a sugar rush? You’ve never had Jolly Ranchers and Starbursts like this—but they’ll disappear after Nov. 23.

Locally-Owned

5 Ways Foodland is Making the Holidays More Mele

HONOLULU Advertising Staff,

Read on for Maika‘i rewards (free turkey, anyone?), gift boxes, local recipes and a charitable way to spread the festive spirit.

What’s New

Nami Kaze’s New Izakaya Style Dinner Is One of Honolulu’s Best

Martha Cheng,

Pier 38’s seafood and vegetable focused restaurant, previously only open for brunch, debuts an equally playful, creative dinner.

Kaua‘i

What’s Hopping on Kaua‘i’s Growing Beer Scene

Alexander B. Gates,

Garden Isle breweries are expanding, and two more will open in coming months.

Family Activities

Your Ultimate Guide to the Made in Hawai‘i Festival with 400 Local Vendors

Maria Kanai, Brie Thalmann,

Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping at the annual Honolulu event, now at Ala Moana Center, featuring a wonderland of clothes, jewelry, accessories and food.