Editor’s Page: And So It Grows
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Hot slurps: Best soupy bowls for cold nights
Since when is March so cold? When there's snow on the volcanoes and it's chilly all over, there's no better way to warm up than from the inside out. Here are some of our team's fave comfort meals in a bowl. Mama…
Hot in Waikiki: Seoul Tofu House
This cold weather has had everyone looking for the hottest food they can find, so it's good timing for Seoul Tofu House, which just opened in the Laylow Waikiki. Their specialty is soondubu, or Korean soft tofu stew, which is…
How to spend an afternoon eating Maui
I can see why people fall in love with Maui at first sight. I got it when we were making our descent into Kahului Airport. The coast came into view, clouds parted over the West Maui Mountains and rolling expanses of green filled our windows. Wheels…
January 2019: Table of Contents
Features Thrifty Rich Locals How four locals who weren’t born into family money have made it, saved it and are passing it on. Plus: 33 money-saving tips, life hacks, shopping savvy and more. How 4 Savvy Locals Who Weren’t…
Frolic team picks: Best new Hawaii restaurants of 2018
From new poke shops to Mainland chains debuting their first Hawaii locations, we could hardly keep up with all the new restaurants that opened this year. We scrolled through our Instagram feeds, reflected on a year’s worth of eating and…
Akira combines affordable kaiseki with izakaya fare
Kaiseki represents the highest form of Japanese cuisine – a sequence of artful dishes displaying the precise skills and techniques a chef has perfected over the course of a career. It is often cited as the inspiration for haute cuisine…
Basalt's new menu is worth a trip to Waikiki
I have to admit, I didn't try Basalt for most of its first year in business. There were a lot of kinks being worked out, plus they were bringing new ideas to life for breakfast, lunch, dinner AND happy hour.…
September 2018: Table of Contents
Features Top Doctors We turned to Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. to provide us with a list of the top doctors in Hawai‘i. Here are 557 physicians in 63 specialties. Getting a Healthy Dose Preventive care is more than just…
These Are the Old-School Diners We Love Across Hawai‘i
Wailana Coffee House may be closing, but Hawai‘i is still rich in nostalgic local comfort food.
Shave ice wonders in Japan that go way beyond rainbow cones
Summers in Japan are brutal: 100-degree heatwaves coupled with 99 percent humidity. Luckily, kakigori or delicate shaved ice topped with fruit purees, espuma foam and other delights offers a reprieve, if only for a few melting moments. The Japan Kakigori Association designates…
Best bon dance eats of summer 2018
Summer in Hawaii means bon dance season, but the festivities are no longer just about putting on that yukata and dancing to honor your ancestors. In Hawaii, many have evolved into foodie fests. And not just any food. With Scout…
Fat Kid Friday: Kahuku's HI-CHIX
Fat Kid Friday is a video series spotlighting exuberant dishes across Oahu. Crazy, ginormous or over-the-top luxe, these are the broke-the-mouth dishes we push across the table and tell our friends, “Try this. TRY IT.” Doing heavy lifting with the…
Eating is believing: Chogajib's $6.99 lunch set specials
Eating is believing is a series spotlighting great deals on incredible food. What: 5th Anniversary lunch specials Where: Chogajib Korean Restaurant When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price: $6.99 Compare: Regular prices range from $8.95 to $14.95 Fullness factor: 8 out of 10…
Coming 1/30: Indomalaya pop up collab at Koko Head Cafe
Growing up, I thought it was strange that although I could handle spicy foods, I didn't like them. It seems logical that someone who can take the heat would enjoy it, right? Then, 10 years ago, I went to Singapore…
January 2018: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: The Bistecca alla Fiorentina from Arancino at The Kāhala features a 32-ounce sous-vide tomahawk steak. Read about it and other Hale ‘Aina Award-winning restaurants on page 52. Photo: Steve Czerniak The Sour Poi Awards Celebrating the best…
The best things we ate this year
What was the best thing you ate this year? Collectively, the Frolic team ate literally thousands of dishes. These are our most memorable local finds. Tonkatsu Tamafuji's shrimp katsu and pork tenderloin combo ($20.50)Tonkatsu Tamafuji: Shrimp katsu and pork tenderloin…
Haleiwa’s Opal Thai is now in Chinatown
It was a sad day when I found out Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop was closing on Smith Street. Although sister restaurant Scratch Meatery was a 10-minute drive away in Kakaako, gone was my foolproof brunch spot for early client…
October 2017: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: Did you know Hawai‘i has its own craft beer, wine and even spirits that are all made locally? Read about how you can drink local on page 60. Photo: Steve Czerniak Location: Pint + Jigger. Background illustration: Kim…
September 2017: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: Dr. Elizabeth Ignacio, a Top Doctor for 2017. Photo: Rae Huo. Hair and Makeup by Christine Gardner of Flaunt. Exploring the Big Picture A new exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art helps rewrite the history of…
Editor’s Page: Begin Again
Here’s to good starts.
Back in business: Yakitori Glad
2016. A year of immense tragedy and loss for many of us. Among its many casualties was Yakitori Glad – the humble grilled chicken skewer spot on Kapahulu where all items cost a mere $3.90. Oahu foodies, especially izakaya fans, let out…
June 2017: Table of Contents
Features On The Cover: Coq au vin from Grondin French-Latin Kitchen. Photo: Steve Czerniak The Books of Summer Here’s how to rock your hammock, if not your world, this summer. We’ve got the best from our local authors and presses, with a…
