ChadLou’s Coffee Tasting in Kailua Is Fun for a Nerd or Novice
Yes, you’ll be buzzing—but you get to taste locally grown coffees side by side with blends from around the world.
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Plant-Based Spam Musubi: Try ‘Um Before You Knock ‘Um
A tale of two faux meat musubi that we’d order again. And again.
Are Kapolei’s New Crumbl Cookies Worth a 35-Minute Wait in Line?
Here’s our cookie-by-cookie review of all six weekly flavors and a PSA: They’re closed Sundays.
May 2022: Our Top 3 Most Viewed Posts About O‘ahu’s Food Scene
A Puerto Rican food truck, a roundup of new openings and where a dining editor really likes to eat.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2022 Poke Fest Is ...
Sixteen shops entered their exclusive new Poke Fest creations, and we put it to an online vote. Who is the new King of Poke Fest?
Foodie Field Trip: 3 Food Trailers to Check Out in Kahuku This Summer
Load up on corn dogs, chicken sandwiches and Korean shave ice at this one-stop smorgasbord of food trailers on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
This Potluck Plate Celebrates AAPI Month, Local Style
Hawai‘i potlucks are already AAPI mashups on a plate. Frolic’s smorgasbord goes a step beyond with palusami, lomi ‘ō‘io, polvoron and more.
5 Reasons to Get Excited About Poke Fest Presented by Fresh Island Fish
Frolic Hawai‘i’s poke extravaganza returns Saturday, May 28. Here’s why we can’t wait.
My New Favorite Soba Spot is an Underground Izakaya in Mō‘ili‘ili
Shingen Soba Izakaya’s fresh moringa soba and ube udon are at the heart of a noodle-centric menu.
How Kapahulu’s Sunrise Restaurant Was Saved from Closing
Karma came to a tiny Okinawan hole-in-the-wall.
Mugen Waikīkī Adds Heart to Luxury with Its New Spring Menu
Jason Yamaguchi’s new menu celebrates spring in 11 lively courses fit for a special occasion.
Parade of Poke: All the Exclusive New Poke Coming to Next Week’s Poke Fest
Frolic Hawai‘i’s 5th Annual Poke Fest is Saturday, May 28—and a record 17 poke vendors are debuting all-new poke.
17 More New & Coming Restaurants to Watch for on O‘ahu: May 2022, Part 2
Craft ice cream, smash burgers, ramen and a Japanese sando shop: What’s coming to the island’s food scene.
Bone Appétit! These 15 Honolulu Eateries Have Special Menus for Dogs
Want some Pet Furikake for your Fido Moco or Bibim-Pup? Where to find dog bagels, dog cake bombs, Pawp-sicles and more.
7 Gradi’s Italian-Style Gelato and Sorbetto Are Churning Up in Kaka‘ako
With flavors like pink grapefruit, rice and mascarpone Oreo, this new addition to Salt is just in time for summer.
Tight Tacos Brings Luscious Carnitas and Foodie Cred to the Top of Wai‘alae Avenue
Hand-pressed tortillas, solid proteins and fresh vibes jive with Kaimukī’s evolving food scene.
First Look: Puerto Rican Menu Twists Pop Up in Windward O‘ahu
Guajillo shrimp tacos, pastele nachos, pastele quesatacos: Happy Rico food truck dishes up a mix of traditional and mashup cuisine.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.