Beer Festivals to Watch for Around Hawai‘i in 2023
Craft beer tastings are coming to O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i this year.
Roundups
These 11 Hawai‘i Chefs and Restaurants are the 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
Here are all the Hawai‘i James Beard Awards 2023 semifinalists.
My Favorite Waffles on O‘ahu
Martha Cheng’s picks for best waffles from Waialua to Honolulu.
Paradise Ciders Opens New Tasting Room with 40 Taps in Mililani
You can now get the company’s locally brewed cider alongside sliders, pizza and beer from more than a dozen Hawaiˊi breweries.
Celebrate the Plant-Based Life at These 11 Vegan-Friendly Dessert Spots
Sweet spots in Honolulu where you can indulge in doughnuts, ube tiramisu, gelato and soft serve without the guilt.
10 New & Coming Eateries on O‘ahu: January 2023, Part 1
Who’s opening, who’s expanding and who just opened on O‘ahu’s food and drink scene.
Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
A roundup of Maria Burke’s favorite restaurants on her home island.
Where to Eat on Your First Visit to O‘ahu
Raise your hand if you’ve been asked this question. This classic is a personal guide to everything from crack seed to loco moco.
Our Favorite New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2022
These were the places Frolic’s writers couldn’t stop thinking (and writing) about.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2022
Nothing says normal like going out for a beer—and we did that a lot in 2022. Here’s the year-end recap plus 21 best local brews.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2022
The most memorable bites from a team that eats out A LOT.
Best Crispy Gau Gee: Our Top 5
This classic post follows a hunt for the best of the beloved party pleaser.
We Rounded Up Your Top 5 Dim Sum, Manapua and Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
We asked, and you voted—see how your faves stacked up in these hotly contested reader polls of 2022.
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
My 8 Favorite Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Frolic’s sandwich-loving assistant editor Thomas Obungen rounds up his top picks.
Holiday 2022 Menus at O‘ahu Restaurants: Part 2
More than 50 new menus for Christmas, New Year’s and every conceivable holiday treat.
16 Local Gifts the Frolic Team Is Giving Foodie Friends for Christmas
Crispy beef jerky? Musubi giclee prints? Local Crocs charms? Furikake cookies? Read on for the tastiest presents we're giving this year.
Holiday 2022 Dine-in and Takeout Menus for O‘ahu: Part 1
Everything from prime rib and duck to Christmas cakes and New Year’s osechi boxes. More coming in Part 2 next week!
November 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
Wow, Honolulu REALLY loves manapua!
Here’s Where They May Still Have Pies for Thanksgiving
We searched bakeries across the Island to find out who is accepting last-minute walk-ins and late orders.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Thanksgiving 2022 Menus: Part 2
More dine-in and takeout menus for the biggest feast of the year.
What’s Hopping on Kaua‘i’s Growing Beer Scene
Garden Isle breweries are expanding, and two more will open in coming months.
O‘ahu Restaurants’ Dine-in & Takeout Menus for Thanksgiving 2022: Part 1
Not cooking this year? Here are 30-plus early menus from around O‘ahu—stay tuned for even more in Part 2.
The five-course prix fixe menu has risen the ranks to become the city’s best tasting menu and it changes every month.
Top Stories From
Punahou Carnival makes its return this coming Friday and Saturday. Here’s your complete guide to the rides, food, parking and so much more.
Here are all the Hawai‘i James Beard Awards 2023 semifinalists.
Kung Hee Fat Choy! Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, Jan. 22. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these festivities around O‘ahu.
Once a pop-up shop, this beachy Hale‘iwa eco-boutique is now open full time and brimming with stylish, environmentally friendly goods.