A Former Sushi Chef Sells and Sharpens Knives at Aframes Tokyo in Kalihi
Revisiting that time we found an off-the-beaten-path stall selling top-line handmade knives and everyday knives at City Square’s open market.
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Chillest Shave Ice Opens in a Permanent New Home in Kaimukī
The roaming pop-up once known as Ailana Shave Ice has set up a cool oasis on Wai‘alae Avenue.
All Our Favorite Burgers in Honolulu
In this series, the Frolic and HONOLULU team choose their go-to places for beloved foods. Celebrate International Burger Day with these picks.
O‘ahu Adventure Day: 7 Hours in ‘Ewa Beach
Lunch with a view, cuddling cats and dogs, matcha lattes, flowers and a farmers market make for a fulfilling day on the leeward side.
36 O‘ahu Foodie Omiyage to Take to Neighbor Islands and Beyond
Who’s headed interisland or beyond? This classic rounds up everything from crispy beef jerky and Sun Noodles dry mein to Noms Gushers and ube crinkle cookies.
Where Time Stands Still: Andy’s Sandwiches & Smoothies
Opened 48 years ago, the Mānoa icon is beloved for its made-to-order sandwiches with tons of fresh veggies.
Sooper Secret’s à la Carte Izakaya Pop-Up With Bar Maze Sold Out in Minutes. More May Follow
Ricky Goings isn’t promising, but à la carte fast food from two James Beard Award semifinalists would be hard to resist.
The Winner of the Fan Favorite Vote at Frolic’s 2025 Poke Fest Is ...
12 new poke creations, one King of Poke Fest. The top 3 finishers came in with unexpected touches of watercress, garlic and scallops.
My 15 Favorite Restaurants Off the Strip in Las Vegas
This classic post by a local with family in Las Vegas is worth revisiting before the summer holiday season.
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.
Wagyu Ramen Comes to Don Don Donki’s Food Court
Affordably luxuriant Toriyama layers wagyu onto bowls of spicy garlic, miso, yuzu kosho and other ramen in Kapolei.
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.
Where to Park in Waikīkī
A classic for the curious and the Waikīkī-phobic, our newly updated parking guide shows there’s plenty of cheap or free options.
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