Townies’ Loss Is Windward’s Gain: Ganesh Dosa Moves to Kailua
The journey over the Pali is worth it for dosas both savory and sweet.
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The ‘Ewa-based birria taco truck is set to open a restaurant early next year.
Sear-Your-Own Wagyu Beef Katsu Is My Go-To Meal in Japan
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Birria Ramen and 10 Other Ways to Get This Trending Mexican Dish in Honolulu (None are Tacos)
Banh mi, bao, lumpia, pho, ramen—the list goes on.
HIFF’s Eat.Drink.Film Series Brings Foodie Movies to Your Screen
From June 10 to 20, watch and rewatch food-focused feature films, documentaries and shorts at home.
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Find Tlaxcalli’s Homestyle Mexican Fare in the Heart of Chinatown
Don't come looking for Tex-Mex: What you'll find instead is a homestyle Mexican oasis.
And the Fan Favorite Winner of Frolic’s 2021 Poke Fest Is ...
You came to our drive-thru Poke Fest on Saturday, you ate, you voted. Now see who won the fan favorite poll for best poke!
The Haute Cuisine Chef and His Haute Gummy Bears
Colin Hazama brings years at the top of the culinary scene to bear in his hit gummy bear series.
Our Go-To: The Best Takeout Dishes for Potluck Parties and Picnics on O‘ahu
With Memorial Day coming up, we polled 13 committed eaters at Frolic and HONOLULU Magazine for their top picks.
Ranking the Six Spam Musubis in Potama’s Sampler Pack
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Comfort Food for the Soul: My Top 6 Restaurant Picks on O‘ahu Right Now
Frolic’s new digital dining editor introduces herself in the universal language of foodies—through her favorite restaurants on her home island.
Rum, Whiskey, Shochu, Vodka and More: O‘ahu Distillery Roundup
From Kunia to the Ko‘olau, Wahiawā to Hawai‘i Kai, the island has more spirits than you might think.
My Midnight Lū‘au from 7-Eleven
You haven’t been dreaming. There is Hawaiian food at local 7-Eleven stores, sometimes even at midnight.
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Pidgin to Da Max, classic local shows and comedians brought our language to the forefront. But in the first of our four-part series on pidgin, Da Pidgin Guerilla Lee Tonouchi digs into its roots.
The toughest stories sometimes come in tiny packages.
More than 20 restaurants across the state are participating in Filipino Food Week from June 6 to 12.
And the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas or $1,000 in gift certificates was instantly so popular, we all crashed the website for almost an hour.
But with aggressive expansion plans, 7-Elevens across the country might soon look a little more like those here.