Our Favorite New Hawai‘i Restaurants of 2022
These were the places Frolic’s writers couldn’t stop thinking (and writing) about.
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Carissa Moore’s Cool New Home Décor Collab is All About Aloha
The surfing champ tells us about her collaboration with CocoNene and artist Frankie Frank on a stylin', limited-edition collection for a good cause.
Island Hop for a Family-Friendly Staycation
School breaks and all the holiday hoopla might be the perfect excuse to take a quick interisland trip to hit the reset button.
The Year in Beer: Who Opened, Who Closed and Best Hawai‘i Beers of 2022
Nothing says normal like going out for a beer—and we did that a lot in 2022. Here’s the year-end recap plus 21 best local brews.
Honolulu Jazz Music School Opens at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Jazz extraordinaire Dae Han offers free lessons to help unlock your music potential.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2022
The most memorable bites from a team that eats out A LOT.
Owners and Chefs Share Their Best Recommendations on What to Order at Their Poke Shops
No matter how you eat it, there’s something comforting about cubes of fish mixed with sea salt, limu, ‘inamona or green onions.
5 Secrets to Building an A+ Keiki Snack Board
Get your kids in the kitchen to help create a crowd-pleasing party platter.
The Best Food We Ate in Tokyo in 72 Hours
Thomas Obungen and Maria Burke’s Top 6 picks from three short days in Japan.
My 3 Favorite Dishes on Arancino Kāhala’s New Menu
Seafood appetizers plus a classic tableside pasta preparation highlight new adds at the upscale Italian eatery.
Ice Palace Hawai‘i Reopens with New Hours and a Refreshed Interior
After being closed for nearly three years, skaters can finally hit the ice once again.
We Tried It: Show Aloha Land
Jump on bounce houses, ride holiday trains, play in 3,600-feet of snow and see a dazzling display of lights.
3 Stunning Kaka’ako Murals and the Stories Behind Them
Artists Kamea Hadar, Jack Soren and Matt and Roxy Ortiz tell us the backstories.
We Rounded Up Your Top 5 Dim Sum, Manapua and Oxtail Soup on O‘ahu
We asked, and you voted—see how your faves stacked up in these hotly contested reader polls of 2022.
Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping in Kailua Town
If you’re trying to check off the last names on your gift list, but the thought of crowded malls and parking gridlock brings out your inner Grinch, think again: Kailua Town has dozens of local shops with thoughtful and unique gifts plus abundant free parking.
