Best of 2020 Dining: Editor’s Favorites
In case you missed it, here are 10 of my favorite stories on food and dining in Honolulu in 2020.
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Best of Frolic 2020: Editor’s picks
From funny to sad, newsy to thoughtful, these posts covered a unique dining scene in a unique year.
We Compiled Your Top 5 Poke, Gau Gee, Meat Jun, Loco Moco
We asked, and you voted. Here’s how Frolic’s readers ranked favorite local foods, all in one place.
Holey Grail Doughnuts Is Expanding with a 5-Month Pop-Up
Its taro doughnuts are moving into Kaka‘ako’s old Pā‘ina Café space while the truck roams Waikīkī.
Kaimukī’s New Sandwich Cafe Has a Familiar Name
12th Ave Grill DeliCafe is an indoor-outdoor reboot of the long-shuttered restaurant.
Downbeat is on the Rise as The Other Side Diner
If you’ve missed Downbeat Diner’s meaty, vegetarian and vegan comfort fare, you’re in luck.
Find 12 Vietnamese Noodle Soups on Piggy Smalls’ New Menu
The Kaka‘ako hot spot just reopened with a new chef and revamped brunch and dinner lineups.
Aloha Mamacita’s Birria Tacos are Coming to Town
The ‘Ewa-based birria taco truck is set to open a restaurant early next year.
There’s a Big Move In the Works for MW Restaurant
The popular eatery is closing Dec. 31 and reopening in a new space along with its recently shuttered Artizen café.
Ward Village has Everything You Need for a Hassle-Free Holiday Season
(Sponsored) Take advantage of signature services like curbside pickup and delivery, plus a sneak peek at upcoming holiday specials.
New Riff on Chinatown Restaurant-Bar Brings Back Vegan and Vegetarian Fare
Fans of the old Downbeat Diner can find new takes on meaty and vegan favorites, complete with a conspiratorial twist, at the new Other Side Diner.
Kick-Start Your Day with Breakfast at Et Al.
Mexican avo toasts, HI Steaks fried rice, mimosa flights and some of the best coffee in town.
Here’s Why Kapa Hale Is One of Honolulu’s Most Exciting New Restaurants
Keaka Lee’s first restaurant fuses elements of Hawaiian, local, modern American and global.
Find Detroit- and Brooklyn-Style Pizzas at Chinatown’s New Slice Shop
Pizza Mamo’s American-style pies are unique on O‘ahu.
Pint + Jigger Is Reopening Next Spring
Version 2.0 of the OG Honolulu gastropub is taking shape in the Ala Moana Hotel.
Find Lobster Rolls at These 9 Honolulu Eateries
Don’t underestimate a pandemic—these shellfish indulgences are on a roll.
The Christmas Bar Is Back—at a New Location
The Christmas Bar is back with food and nonalcoholic drinks along with holiday spirit-filled beverages.
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August’s specials include a cold chicken noodle soup, corn ribs and a luxe crab donburi.