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How to Buffet
I remember the first time I felt sick after over indulging at a buffet. In retrospect, I made two grave mistakes: 1. I didn't eat anything all day (rationale: I was trying to "save room"), and 2. I tried to drink…
More butter beer: Holiday Bar pops up at Ala Moana Center
It's that time of the year again: The Holiday Bar has returned to Ala Moana! Brought to you by the same people that hosted the spooky Ghost Bar in October, the festive Christmas-themed pop-up can be found nestled in the…
Christmas Bar is open already at Ward
The holidays are officially here — days before Thanksgiving, The Christmas Bar Hawaii opened in the former spot of the Ward Big City Diner restaurant. This year's Christmas Bar is in the former Ward Big City Diner location The festive pop-up…
Seriously don’t-miss films coming up at HIFF
Sponsored Fall. A time for football, family, festivities … and films! The Hawaii International Film Festival presented by Halekulani runs from Nov. 7 to 17 on Oahu and as always, local film fans will have an abundant choice of cinematic…
New Foodland Farms Pearl City is OMG
When word got out that Foodland Farms was coming to the former Babies 'R Us spot in Pearl City, I was elated. Finally, a Foodland Farms in my own hood! For months I've been watching the new store take shape…
Honolulu’s Newest Poke Shop Makes it Fresh by the Pound
Poke by the Pound opened in 2019 in the heart of Kalihi Kai.
Tanioka's poke, bentos and fried chicken are now at Ala Moana Center
Note: The pop-up finished its run at the end of 2019. You're wondering if your favorite bento is on the shelf. You're praying they didn't forget the ahi patty and Goteborg musubis. And please, oh please, let there be fried…
ONO: Ethel's Grill is doing a one-time Sunday brunch on Oct. 6
ONO (One Night Only) is a dining series presented by Hawaii Gas in partnership with Frolic Hawaii. Each ONO event will explore local chefs' cultural roots and the food that is meaningful to them. We'll share the stories about the…
Ranking Khanom Wan’s crazy 16-inch churros
With 8 flavors, which ones do you choose? Watch for our Top 3 rankings.
Kokua Market reboots with new deli menu
For 48 years, Kokua Market cooperative has been championing local. I had no idea they've been around that long, since way before it became hip to eat local. Now they're unveiling their Kokua 2020 reinvigoration plan, and I was invited…
Here's a peek inside a hidden sushi bar in Kailua
Most of the quirky, hidden eateries are usually found in Honolulu, so I was intrigued to hear that there was a sushi bar quirkily hidden in the back of a coffee shop in Kailua. First, you have to figure out…
There's a new cupcake bakery in Kaimuki
I always say working part-time at Sprinkles Cupcakes in So Cal ruined me. Those legendary desserts have become my standard for cupcakes, especially when it comes to red velvet. It’s hard to find any cupcake in Hawaii that compares. For…
Ice picks: Ice Monster’s sensational coffee snow
Ice Monster opened its first U.S. location right here in Waikiki this past February. I remember it because I was there for the media event where I fell in love with this fluffy, icy creation. Prior to the shop's opening, I…
Ice picks: Tasting Ice Garden
Boba specialist and dumpling enthusiast Amanda Valiente is a multimedia student who is always hungry for the next new thing. She's also Frolic's awesome summer intern. You can probably catch her chilling in a boba cafe or wandering around at…
Battle of the bubble waffle sundaes
Q: Which bubble waffle sundae is worth the $8 price? My fascination with bubble waffle sundaes began when Double Three opened in Kalihi. The dessert shop opened in late January but Kalihi isn’t the only place you can find these sugar-loaded sundaes. …
New series with Hawaii roots explores Asian food in America
At a Chinese restaurant in California's San Gabriel Valley, four people sit at a table. They're all Asian-American, and they're contemplating the spread of pig's ears, intestines, stir-fried liver and pig offal congee in front of them. If the dishes…
Enjoy picture-perfect hamachi slices, creamy uni mentaiko pasta and more at this Ward Village bar-meets-restaurant.