Tight Tacos Brings Luscious Carnitas and Foodie Cred to the Top of Wai‘alae Avenue
Hand-pressed tortillas, solid proteins and fresh vibes jive with Kaimukī’s evolving food scene.
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First Look: Puerto Rican Menu Twists Pop Up in Windward O‘ahu
Guajillo shrimp tacos, pastele nachos, pastele quesatacos: Happy Rico food truck dishes up a mix of traditional and mashup cuisine.
Sushi Alert: Atsushi from ‘Ohana Hale Marketplace Is Doing Weekly Omakase Pop-Ups
Find them inside a luxury car showroom on Friday and Saturday nights, by reservation only.
Frolic on the Rocks: Taking Back Sunday Is a New Highball Cocktail at Chinatown’s EP Bar
Bartender Sam Trusty serves up her latest spin on the tall bevy with a classic flavor romance.
Frolic Hawai‘i’s 5th Annual Poke Fest Is Happening in Kapolei May 28
New poke shops from Kāne‘ohe and Nu‘uanu join old-time favorites at O‘ahu’s most fish-tastic event of the year.
Roll With It: Merienda Serves Up Refined Roadside Filipino Fare on Maui
Find lumpia shanghai, Filipino style breakfast, sisig tacos and more on a stretch of HI-30 in Lahaina.
Neko Koneko is a Must-Try Instagram Coffee Shop in Central O‘ahu
Online pre-orders for these Japanese-inspired coffees can sell out in 30 minutes—when the business is open.
My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants on O‘ahu Right Now
A snapshot of where HONOLULU Magazine’s Martha Cheng has been eating lately.
April 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts
A roundup of the stories you deemed most drool-worthy and shareable.
Kawaii Kravings: 3 Must-Get Drinks at Cowcow’s Tea in Kaimukī
Part 2 of our cute and tasty series takes us to a sweet spot known for the color purple.
Fine Dining on the Beach: Here’s a Taste of Maui’s Reimagined Pacific’o
A new chef, new partners and a new menu usher in a serious glow up for the iconic Lahaina farm-to-table destination.
What Is Chinatown’s O’Kims Cooking Up in the Space Next Door?
This stretch of Nu‘uanu Avenue is getting a new grab-and-go spot with sandwiches, desserts and banchan. The question is when will it open?
Koko Head Cafe Adds New Dishes in a New Location in Kaimukī
With daily baked goods plus new brunch dishes, the neighborhood #brunchallday eatery is settling in nicely across the street.
Here’s What’s Coming at the New Pint + Jigger Inside Ala Moana Hotel
The gastropub is set to reopen more than two years after its King Street location closed. We got a sneak peek.
Kawaii Kravings: 6 Cupcakes To Get at Sugarlina Bakeshop
Frolic intern Lauren Kaneshiro's new video series shines light on irresistibly tasty and photo-worthy desserts.
A Chinatown Chocolate Factory Whose Entire Profits Help the Homeless
Chocolate on a Mission even has some Easter treats—but you need to preorder today.
You Voted: Here’s Your Top 5 Manapua on O‘ahu
From Waipahu to Chinatown and beyond, these shops sell your favorite meaty buns.
PeleKai Is a New One-Woman Coffee Shop in Kaka‘ako
Think Hawai‘i coffees, house-made nut milks and rainbow tea lattes.
Hop to It: These O‘ahu Eateries Are Doing Easter Dine-In and Takeout
Brunch, surf and turf, cookies and cake pops: Easter is next Sunday!
Reader Poll: Vote for Your Favorite Manapua on O‘ahu
Tell us your fave by midnight this Thursday and check back next week for the results!
Two-Minute Takeout in Honolulu: Omega Mandoo House
In Part 3 of our look at takeout eateries in the Miyamoto Building, we visit a coveted mandoo-only destination.
Try These New Limited Release Hawai‘i Beers to Support Women in Brewing
Cheers! Four beers pegged to scholarships for women brewers are coming to brewpubs near you.
