Here’s Where You Can Get a Lucky Fukubukuro Bag on O‘ahu
From Dec. 28 through Jan. 4., more than 100 retailers will be offering deeply discounted grab bags filled with surprise merchandise.
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Ethel’s Grill: Why It Closed and What Lies Ahead for the Longtime Kalihi Hole-in-the-Wall
It wasn’t just one thing, but the story from co-owner Minaka Urquidi mirrors similar issues at many local eateries.
Hidden Gem: Tio’s Tamales
Throwback to that time we found a brand-new tamale place between a mandoo shop and a Thai bar.
Namaste Brings Indian and Nepali Cuisine to Waikīkī’s Doorstep
The old Bombay Palace has new owners and a new menu of curries and momo dumplings.
Books to Recenter Your Mind in the New Year
Take your New Year’s resolutions to the next level with these recommended titles for self-care and reflection.
Honolulu Pride: LGBTQIA+ Events in January 2025
Catch Bianca Del Rio’s new comedy tour, attend the 2025 Hawai‘i State Harm Reduction Conference and pitch a business idea.
What’s Open and Closed in Honolulu for New Year’s Day
Your guide to which city services will be available or suspended on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
Here’s Where to Get Free Korean Rice Cake Soup on Jan. 1
We found three restaurants offering bowls of duk kuk to usher in the new year.
Frolic’s Top 10 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Page views don’t lie: From farmers markets to dim sum, these were our most-read food stories of 2024.
Learning Hawaiian on Duolingo
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is an official state language, and you can learn it for free.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2024
From a standout banh mi to a dry-aged pork chop and a beef noodle soup that transports us to Taiwan, here’s what made 2024 memorably delicious.
Farewell to Eastern Paradise—It’s Closing After Nearly 50 Years on King Street
You have until Sunday, Dec. 29, to get your last bowl of jjajangmyeon and say goodbye.
