All Our Favorite Poke in Honolulu
It’s one of Hawai‘i’s signature foods; here’s where our team goes for their faves.
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2025 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 2, 2025.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 19–25, 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth, shop for island-style fashion, see fancy pigeons, attend a beachside arts festival and more.
Honolulu Summer Bucket List: The Best Things to Do on O‘ahu
Plan the best summer ever with outdoor adventures, new and classic eats, live music, cultural festivals and more ways to have fun in the sun.
All Our Favorite Pizzas in Honolulu
Part of a new series, with our Frolic and HONOLULU team weighing in on their go-to places for beloved foods.
Your Top 5 & Our Top 5: Ranking the Best North Shore Garlic Shrimp
Readers chose their Top 5 garlic shrimp plates, then Frolic tasted the five winners and ranked them in Our Top 5.
Parade of Poke: All the New Poke Coming to Frolic’s May 17 Poke Fest
The biggest poke event of the year returns this Saturday, with vendors creating new poke dishes to win your vote as King of Poke Fest.
Honolulu Beerworks Opens a Massive New Brewery and Taproom in Kalihi on May 10
One of the OG players in the rise of craft breweries on O‘ahu is open to the public again after closing in Kaka‘ako.
Where Time Stands Still: Buzz’s Original Steak House
Cocktails and calamari still reign at this beachy Kailua classic.
Chinatown’s Popular Lei Stand Bar Reopens in Waikīkī
Ryan Kalei Tsuji and Tara Kanani Shimooka’s speakeasy-style bar closed last year but found a new permanent home (with valet parking).
Advocating for Native Hawaiian Programs Amid Federal Cuts
Federal cuts and policy shifts are threatening various programs that support Native Hawaiian health care, housing, education and more.
Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Page views don’t lie: From farmers markets to dim sum, these were our most-read food stories of 2024.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2024
From a standout banh mi to a dry-aged pork chop and a beef noodle soup that transports us to Taiwan, here’s what made 2024 memorably delicious.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2024
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered everything from events and holiday celebrations to brunch and Best of HONOLULU.
2024 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Aug. 27, 2024.
Best Crispy Gau Gee: Our Top 5
This classic post follows a hunt for the best of the beloved potluck pleaser.
HONOLULU Magazine’s Top 10 Stories of 2023
The stories that drew the most readers this year covered events, holiday celebrations, awards and the Maui fires.
Maui Fires and Climate Change: Will They Raise Insurance Rates in Hawai‘i?
As natural disasters become more prevalent, a local insurance executive answers questions about what homeowners can expect and how they can protect their property.
What’s With the Underwhelming Military Response on Maui?
U.S. forces historically have had a commanding presence in the aftermath of natural disasters, but many are wondering, “Why not in Lahaina?”
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.
The Best Steak Restaurants (and Places to Get a Steak Dinner) on O‘ahu
Treat Daddy-o to a juicy steak and then some from this beefy list of steakhouses and Father's Day dine-in and takeout specials.
My Top 5 Favorite Restaurants on O‘ahu Right Now
A snapshot of where HONOLULU Magazine’s Martha Cheng has been eating lately.
8 Eco-Friendly Cups, Flasks and Bottles You Can Buy on O‘ahu
Opt for a reusable, collapsible and stylish drink container for your next sip on the go.
HONOLULU Staff Favorites: The 7 Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on O‘ahu
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day (April 12) with one of our favorite versions of the childhood classic.
