January 2022: The 3 Frolic Hawai‘i Articles You Liked Most
Oxtail soup was definitely up there—but it wasn’t January’s most-read post.
Restaurants
Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Valentine’s Day 2022 on O‘ahu
50-plus choices for where to find lobster, prime rib and chocolate-dipped strawberries and more from local restaurants and food businesses.
Jan. 31 Will Mark the End for a Whole Block of Ke‘eaumoku Eateries. Here’s Where They’re Going
Sorabol, Menchanko-Tei, Yogurstory, Ireh are giving way to—you guessed it—a new condo development.
Hook’d Pan Roast Is Serving Up the Vegas-Style Bowls on Kapiolani
Well, not entirely Vegas-style: These steamy seafood bowls come with options like Portuguese sausage and lup cheong.
Our Fave New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2021
Places we loved most from a year of extraordinary openings.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: How to Build the Perfect Hawaiian Plate
For the ultimate comfort food, we turn to our Hale ‘Aina winners for Hawaiian dishes passed down through generations as well as some sweet spins on a classic favorite.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Istanbul Hawai‘i Wins Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Istanbul Hawai‘i’s homegrown Turkish recipes heal mind, body and soul.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Kapa Hale Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
It’s not easy being gold. For Keaka Lee, chef-owner of Kapa Hale, a typical week means 16-hour days, six-and-a-half days a week.
Brunch at Podmore Is Worthy of a Special Occasion
The posh Downtown Honolulu cocktail bar has rolled out a brunch menu fit for a queen.
Holiday 2021 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 2
More than two dozen new options for Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2022.
We Checked Out the New Sushi King in Kaka‘ako
The longtime favorite Japanese spot looks totally different in its new home, but the old flavors are back (here’s looking at you, miso soup!).
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 3
Turkey, prime rib, seafood, kalua pig, sushi, Chinese food and of course pie: Here’s the last of Frolic’s Turkey Day menu series.
Da Sugar Mill Serves Up Modern Twists on Old-School Plantation Dishes in Kalihi
All the way at the end of King Street: Whole fried fish, curry-braised short ribs, pig-two-ways saimin and a killer pastele stew.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hau Tree Restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Wins Gold for Best Outdoor Dining in Hawai‘i
Shade of the Century: Come for the tree, stay for the food.
Neiman Marcus’ New Postcards from Japan Menu Brings a Taste of Upscale Oishii
Dishes at Mariposa restaurant and an in-store trunk show of epicurean goods highlight flavors and traditions of southern Japan’s Saga Prefecture.
Editor’s Page: Our Own History With Hawai‘i’s Oldest Restaurants
As a kid, I went for the tapioca. I didn’t discover the story until much later.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in and Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2021: Part 1
Here are more than two dozen early options in the first part of a weekly series we’ll keep updating until Turkey Day.
Ain’t No Party Like a Mad Bene (Holiday) Party
When you mix stylish company, top-tier East Coast Italian and a swanky new dining space, it’s a celebration to remember.
Stroll Over to Mahina & Sun’s for a New Dinner Menu and Distinctive Drinks
The retro-style eatery in the Surfjack Hotel serves elevated comfort foods and live music with a vibe that will bring me back to Waikīkī.
Two-Minute Takeout: Koko I-naba Hawai‘i Kai
The opening menu is small, but this new outpost is serving up some of your favorite bowls from the original Restaurant I-naba.
Sampling the Omakase at Kaka‘ako’s Bar Maze: Four Courses with Cocktails
Justin Park’s cocktails bring additional layers of complexity and delight to Ki Chung’s dishes.
Chinatown’s Mandalay Is Now in Kaimukī and It’s Delicious
A new chef is dishing up killer char siu and lobster e-mein.
Going Vegan Is Hard. Here’s What It Took to Survive Week 3 in Honolulu
Halfway through his doctor-ordered 42-day vegan diet, James is getting desperate.
