In Waimānalo, Sunflowers Are Grilled and Sprinkled With Cheese
We’re reposting this classic because grilled blooms are back at Waimānalo Country Farms until July 4.
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Meet Foodland’s Newest Creation: K-pop Salmon Poke
The new flavor officially launches tomorrow, just in time for your summer playlist.
Ka‘a‘awa’s Crouching Lion Returns With a Revamped Look and Menu
The landmark restaurant reopens May 1 with a raw bar, outdoor robata grill and family-style dishes.
Best Bites: Merriman’s is a Flavorful Homage to Locavore Living
With a menu that goes hard on farm-to-table, Peter Merriman’s namesake restaurant is a celebration of Island tastes and sustainability.
Late-Night Eats Kalihi: Three Places for Low-Key Comfort
Where to head for midnight plate lunches and (super) early-morning baked goods.
Roll With It: Smash Burgers and Sausage Dogs at Meat and Buns
Find the elusive truck’s wagyu and local beef smash burgers and pork sausages near Mililani Golf Course on Fridays.
Your Guide to Farmers Markets on O‘ahu
Explore O‘ahu farmers markets throughout the week for fresh produce, snacks, flowers and crafts.
Best Bites: The Social Honolulu is Bar Food Done Right
Enjoy picture-perfect hamachi slices, creamy uni mentaiko pasta and more at this Ward Village bar-meets-restaurant.
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.
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.
Shokudo Opens an Old-School Izakaya in Waikīkī
The newest Shokudo is different from the others—and more may follow.
Are These the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Honolulu?
Beauty is timeless, taste is not. A year after this post was originally published, our style and dining editors can’t get enough of these gorgeous interiors.
A World First: Sparkling Māmaki Tea by Manu Brewing Co.
A former home beer brewer makes four flavors of sparkling māmaki tea.
Noms Phenomenon: Local Candy Brand Explodes
Flashback to that time we dug into how gummy candies cooked up in a garage turned into a runaway hit.
What’s Up, Duk Kee? New Owners Take Over the Chinese Restaurant
What the duk is going on at the generations-old Kaimukī icon?
Roll With It: Arianna’s Arepas
We hit a pot of Venezuelan gold when we finally tried this food truck, now parked at Pearlridge.
These Are The Best Bites (and More) at Nami Kaze in Iwilei
Have a taste of what’s fresh from the land and sea at this modern local izakaya.
Ready, Set, Ho, Ho, Ho! 3 Ways to Get Festive with Foodland This Christmas
Head to your nearest store to celebrate the holidays, local style.
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s Holiday Menu Adds a Delightful Turkish Twist to Your Favorite Seasonal Dishes
Indulgent dishes and sides, which feature elevated takes on classic festive flavors, evoke the warmth and joy of holidays in the Mediterranean.
Butcher, Baker, Meet Sandwich Maker: New Sammies at The Local General Store
Aaron Biolos, formerly known for his WeirDoughs sandwiches, now crafts towering sandwiches in Kaimukī.
At Heart: This Food Truck Is Trying to Hold Maui Communities Together
Four months after the fires, Maui Fresh Streatery’s weekly food boxes help families housing displaced relatives.
Battle of Two Manapua: Sing Cheong Yuan and Royal Kitchen
Can Battle Manapua ever be won? In this classic, Melissa Chang and Frolic reader Chad Yamamoto go head to head with their favorite baked manapua.
5 New Eateries to Check Out on O‘ahu in November 2023
Bakeries, restaurants and breweries are sprouting up from Kalihi to Kaka‘ako.
Here’s How Foodland Is Bringing Us Less Stress, More Joy This Thanksgiving
From prep to feast to post-Turkey-Day eats, this holiday is about to be the best one yet.
