Vote for the 2023 Best of HONOLULU
Your opinion matters. Now through March 5, support our island’s businesses by voting for your favorites in more than 75 categories.
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Frolic team picks: Best new Hawaii restaurants of 2019
Where did this year go? It seems like yesterday we were just relishing the best meals we had in 2018 and boop! Christmas already came and went. Hello, 2020. Once again we scrolled through our camera rolls, reflected on a…
Preview: “Acoustic Soul Fusion” at Stage
Honolulu has seen a huge surge in promoting appreciation of the arts in recent years, from music to photography and painting, and yes, to food. Stage Restaurant was an early pioneer in merging those art forms, but lately they’ve been…
Chuggy Bear’s Best Bites of 2014
It was the year of ramen burgers, cronuts, soft poached eggs and Guy Fieri. Looking back at all the great dishes I’ve eaten in 2014, it was difficult to compile a complete list of the very best bites. But here…
Top 10 songs of 2014
Music moves my soul! No matter what time of day or night I tend to always have a song stuck in my head, and I like it that way. Music tends to take me back to a certain place or…
Our Top 5: Pizza
I love all types of pizza. My pizza addiction started when I played baseball and soccer as a kid, eating pepperoni and cheese pizzas from the big chains. In college, I was introduced to the Chicago deep dish, a close…
Vote now: Best of Nonstop
Voting ends tonight at midnight, so be sure to support your favorites today!
Best of Nonstop: Local-style pupu
There’s no better way to wind down from a day of work or kick start an evening than with localstyle pupu. Here are some places that serve up truly ono apps. Vote now » Cafe Duck Butt ◄ Back Next…
Best of Nonstop: Farm-to-table dining
Locavore eateries are trending, and these nominees both think globally and source locally. Vote now » Alan Wong's ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Part of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement, award-winning chef Alan Wong has been one…
Best of Nonstop: Creative sweet treats
Desserts to eat on the go (or in a dark corner) have taken off. These five keep our appetites whetted with creative, delicious twists. Vote now » Fairycakes ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Honolulu's original mobile cupcakery…
Best of Nonstop: Favorite Restaurant
People’s choice: We picked nominees for the other categories; now here’s your chance to name your go-to eatery on Oahu.var host = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://secure." : "http://");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + host + "wufoo.com/scripts/embed/form.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));var wufoo_z7x0w7 = new WufooForm();wufoo_z7x0w7 .initialize({'userName':'nonstophonolulu',…
Best of Nonstop: Fried chicken
There’s nothing more decadently delicious than fried chicken, and to us, these places just do it right. Vote now » Hawaii's Fried Musubi ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 There's something about a product called "Mama's Home Made…
Let’s talk about food
You still have one week left to vote for your favorites in 23 categories of our Best of Nonstop contest
Best of Nonstop: Nightclub
Lounging around is nice, but sometimes you just want to go out and dance your face off with a club full of people who feel the same way. Pick your favorite place to get down. Vote now » Ka Restaurant…
Best of Nonstop: Cocktails
Whether your drink of choice is sweet or savory, strong or with just a bit of a kick, the classy concoctions at these establishments always hit the spot. Vote now » Apartment3 ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5…
Best of Nonstop: Coffee
Whether they carefully select their roasts or brew coffee individually or in small batches, these nominees make a stellar cuppa java that keep us pleasantly caffeinated. Vote now » Beach Bum Cafe ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5…
Best of Nonstop: Bakery
What’s a sandwich without bread? Coffee without donuts? Here are, in our opinion, Honolulu’s finest bakeries. Vote now » Fendu Boulangerie ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Neil Koep is one of the finest pastry chefs on the…
Best of Nonstop: Favorite bar
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Best of Nonstop: Innovative restaurant
From pop-ups to oyster bars, these newcomers have made eating in Honolulu exciting. Vote now » Broadway Seafood & Oyster Bar ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Penn Cove, Kumamoto, Stellar Bay Gold: Honolulu's first full oyster bar…
Best of Nonstop: Laulau
When laulau is good, it’s luscious and rich, meaty and juicy, the heart of any worthy Hawaiian plate. Vote now » Helena's Hawaiian Food ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 The one that made Adam Richman swoon when…
Best of Nonstop: Live music venue
Showcasing local bands and some big national acts, these venues have set themselves apart from other night spots by hosting regular concerts and keeping the music scene alive. Vote now » Anna O'Brien's ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of…
Best of Nonstop: Loco moco
A longtime local favorite, the loco moco always hits the spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even after a night on the town. Vote now » Big City Diner ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 The loco moco…
Best of Nonstop: New bar, club or lounge
Newcomers to the nightlife scene this year have run the gamut from gamer lounges to dance clubs. Here are some of the promising new spots. Vote now » Downbeat Diner ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5 Opened New…
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