‘Ili‘ili Cash & Carry Debuts New Pizzas by the Slice Every Tuesday
One day a week, the Mō‘ili‘ili store’s new Roman-inspired pizzas take over the case with eight varieties.
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April 2023: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About the Local Food Scene
New and coming eateries took over in a complete sweep of Frolic’s top posts.
Hello, Feast Has a $10 Magic Menu in Mānoa
Everything from hamburger steak, fried chicken and chili to a mini lobster roll.
You Voted: Here Are Your Top 5 Foods at This Week’s Punahou Carnival
You always knew malasadas would win by a landslide. But can you name the other four best-sellers?
Reader Poll: What’s Your Favorite Punahou Carnival Food?
Malasadas, teri burgers, fried noodles, taco salad: You have until Friday night to vote for your favorite!
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
These Choco Le‘a Truffles Are Inspired by Favorite Candies
Ready for a sugar rush? You’ve never had Jolly Ranchers and Starbursts like this—but they’ll disappear after Nov. 23.
Ultimate Guide to O‘ahu’s 11 Best Musubi Shops
Whether it’s Spam with ume and shiso, mentaiko mayo or even cheeseburger, these are the shops we go to when we’re craving a musubi.
9 Matcha Treats to Get Excited About Around O‘ahu
The best drinks and snacks featuring Japan’s fluorescent, famously bitter matcha green tea.
Where to Find Outdoor Dining in Mānoa, Mō‘ili‘ili and McCully
Part 3 of Frolic’s resource for open-air dining around O‘ahu has everything from picnic tables at an izakaya to canopy dining in a co-op parking lot.
My Top 5: Favorite Places to Eat and Drink on O‘ahu Right Now
Frolic intern Lauren Kaneshiro dishes her go-tos and must-eats around her hometown.
Worth the Splurge: Feast Mānoa’s $35 Bento
The upscale bento changes weekly, but the constants are bold flavors and textures.
Find These Kawaii New Bao Pastries at a Boba Shop Near University
The cuteness factor at Rabbit Rabbit Tea is officially through the roof.
6 O‘ahu Cafés to Get Your Art and Coffee On
Fuel up and support local artists at these artsy coffee joints.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 9 Best Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Paper-thin salami, juicy roast beef, tasty tonkatsu, sumptuous smoked brisket, hefty lumps of crab, fresh fish and everything else that’s best between bread.
How a Lobster Roll Changed the Game at Feast in Mānoa
Like every other restaurant, Mānoa’s Feast struggled to stay ahead of the pandemic. Then it tried out a 21 dollar lobster roll.
The 4 Best Places to Eat Outside in Mānoa and Mō‘ili‘ili
When one door shuts, the outdoors open. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu for dining alfresco.
First Look: Betty’s Burgers, A New Diner Near University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Betty’s scores big with fresh-baked buns, killer shakes and crisp steak fries. But its smash burgers need refining.
November Food News Update: 11 Restaurant Openings in Honolulu
What’s in the former Home Bar space, a new steakhouse and “the best Hawaiian food.”
Eat Fine Dining Dishes in the Produce Aisle of Kōkua Market
Chef Sharif Wagdy hopes to help keep Kōkua Market open with a pop-up restaurant and new deli menu.
September Food News Update: 11 Restaurant Openings and 2 That Closed on O‘ahu
A monthly update of new arrivals, including a restaurant in a $5,000/night hotel and 10 other places.
First Look: Chef Jon Matsubara Opens His First Restaurant, Feast in Mānoa
Chef Jon Matsubara opened his own place with his fresh take on comfort food: Island roots with a twist of the culinary big city.
The Historic Wai‘oli Tea Room Reopens as the Wai‘oli Kitchen and Bake Shop
The new Wai‘oli restores its original mission by employing people from Salvation Army’s drug and treatment center and those transitioning out of prison.
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