Frolic’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
The posts you bookmarked, shared and drooled over the most.
Latest In Dining Archive
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.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
5 Secrets to Building an A+ Keiki Snack Board
Get your kids in the kitchen to help create a crowd-pleasing party platter.
The Best Food We Ate in Tokyo in 72 Hours
Thomas Obungen and Maria Burke’s Top 6 picks from three short days in Japan.
My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu
Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.
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.
Meadow Gold’s Famous POG Now Stay One Sorbet
Passion Orange Guava juice connoisseurs, rejoice!
10 of Our Favorite Hot Drinks to Warm Your Spirits
There’s something for everyone on this steamy and cozy drink (and broth) list.
Who Makes the Best Roast Duck? Most Say Roast Duck Kitchen
In a quick and passionate survey, 56% went for the ‘Aiea takeout spot.
First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store
Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.
