Sneak Peek: The Lei Stand Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown
A cheeky tribute to Chinatown's iconic flower shops mixes fresh lei with craft cocktails and bites by a James Beard Award nominee in a familiar space.
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Niu Brings Its Plant-Based Soft-Serve to Mōʻiliʻili
The former 'Ohana Hale Marketplace tenant takes diary-free ice cream to the next level in a new central location.
Roll With It: Peruvian Street Food from El Gallo in Kaka‘ako
Grilled beef kebobs, chewy butternut squash doughnuts and other Peruvian fare have arrived in the urban core.
Is Kamukura the Best Food Court Ramen in Honolulu?
Osaka’s Kamukura Ramen debuts its exceptional “healthy” consommé ramen at Ala Moana Center this week.
Waikīkī’s Quirky Brunch Cafe Now Serves Dinner
Now you can get Goofy Cafe & Dine’s sweetbread french toasts, benedicts and loco moco after sunset.
Find the Full Array of Waikīkī Brewing Co. Beers Plus Experimental Ones at Its Renovated Waikīkī Pub
After a complete overhaul, the local craft brewery is back in its original spot.
12 local food businesses on Instagram that we're drooling over
If there's a silver lining to the pandemic's effects on our restaurant industry, it's that furloughed chefs and hospitality workers are popping up on Instagram with their own creative ventures. Open up the app and you'll discover people going bonkers for items like beef birria…
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…
Something new: The Friend Cafe
The gentrification of Kapiolani continues. The buy me drinky bars in the area have done nothing to stem the tide of milk tea shops. There’s Mister Tea, Taste Tea, Teapresso, Tea Boss. And now there’s a new one: The Friend…
Top 5 things you didn’t know about the new International Market Place
Sponsored When it opens next week, the reimagined International Market Place will once again be Waikiki’s gathering place for shopping, dining and entertainment as it was for generations. In celebration of this completely redone destination, here’s five things you probably…
Something new: Chengdu Taste
Chengdu Taste in the new 808 Center on Sheridan is one of the many Asian-focused eateries popping up in town. A California-based chain, Chengdu Taste is renowned for serving authentic Sichuan cuisine. This region of China is famous for foods that…
fresh BYTES: Ward theaters’ new concession menu
Pinch me, I must be dreaming. Consolidated Ward built us a bar. <Insert high-pitched squeal>. When I heard that Consolidated was developing a new food and beverage program, I dragged my sister-in-arms Lee Anne Wong with me to check it out. Ever…
Something new: Hawaii Voice KTV & Lounge
For a place called Voice, I was left speechless. Located in the 808 Center near Keeaumoku, Hawaii Voice KTV & Lounge is a karaoke bar unlike any other in Hawaii. Air Park may have fancy touchscreens and Nocturna’s got video…
New burgers and things at House Without A Key
House Without A Key at the Halekulani recently revamped their lunch menu for summer, bringing in five new burgers. Other new items include a twist on a classic caprese and an excellently crafted Hawaiian chocolate mousse made from Waialua chocolate.…
Flotation therapy: Does it work?
Floating in the ocean is my favorite! Photo credit: Melissa Chang Ever wonder what it feels like to be weightless? Like astronauts in outer space, what would it be like to glide and drift like a feather in the dark, with…
How hard is indoor climbing, really?
Fitness for me is a way of life. I stay active by hiking, swimming, surfing and yoga. I’ve heard about more extreme sports like parkour, bouldering and indoor rock climbing, but I’ve never had the chance to give it a…
New menu items at Kissaten
Kissaten holds many memories for me, especially late-night ones. I’ve come here for a quick bite after the gym, stumbled in after a concert, and even broken up with someone within these orange walls. Oh Kissaten, the stories you could…
#DearThalia: What it’s really like to be homeless
#DearThalia is heart-wrenching, eye-opening, awe-inspiring, raw and insightful. If you take four minutes out of your day to watch the trailer of the brand new local documentary by my high school classmate Rex Moribe, you will tear up, as I…
Something New event: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire to make Hawaii debut
Something New is a food celebration with a twist: Nine of Honolulu’s craziest chefs will unleash their creativity in fun new ways, each challenged with a local ingredient that takes them out of their comfort zone. Join us for a…
Something new: Don Goyo’s Mexican Food
By Thomas Obungen A new Mexican spot quietly opened last week in sleepy Kaneohe — and its flavors are nothing to snooze at. Don Goyo’s menu features family recipes and a big variety of proteins. But as Mexican food goes,…
RumFire debuts Oceanfront Bar & VIP Cabanas
With its recent renovations, RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki has effectively transformed a lounge/lobby area into a second oceanfront bar, complete with poolside VIP cabanas, all done in bright, cheerful colors. The new bar and cabanas will make its official…
My Point of Heu: Local Christmas trees are better
Whether you like them fresh or fake, Christmas trees are in full bloom. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, with all the cheer, lights, decorations and gifts. I always look forward to purchasing a real Christmas tree. Like most,…
New eats: Food trucks and street vendors
New food trucks and vendors continue to pop up at events, farmers markets and on the streets, serving up all kinds of dishes, desserts and drinks. Last week’s Eat the Street welcomed five new vendors, and more newcomers are expected…
NDWHI: Hip-Hop Culture Day
Hip-Hop Culture Day at Ward Warehouse Amphitheatre was the final big event for National Dance Week, which winds up tomorrow. Starting with a day of workshops, from beatboxing to cypher etiquette (aka how to conduct yourself in a b-boy circle),…
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