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…
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…
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.…
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…
Wailana Coffee House may be closing, but Hawai‘i is still rich in nostalgic local comfort food.
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Here’s to good starts.
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…
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…
What projects can we really do?
Features On The Cover. Photo: Olivier Koning. Interior designer: Jamie Jackson Design. Ticket to Ride Seven months on the road ferrying tourists, drunkards and worker bees—here’s what it’s like driving for Uber. by Colby Lawton The Next Generation of ‘Ōiwi…
If you haven’t already filed your federal taxes, today’s the deadline. We at Frolic Hawaii would like to do our part to ease the pain. We’ve rounded up our favorite old-school cheeseburgers at local diners, drive-ins and yes, dives —…
Layered, loaded, over the top — and then you pour fresh espresso over everything
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.” We head to Kalihi this…
