Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Former Digital Marketing Specialist

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta joined the Frolic Hawai‘i team as a freelance writer in 2016 and came on board full-time the following year. She became the digital marketing content for HONOLULU and covered Hawai‘i’s food scene for Frolic—a path that started with journalism degrees from Biola University (print journalism) and the University of Southern California (digital journalism) and wound through jobs as an AutoZone copywriter and church communications director. An unabashed fan of brunch, cheesy dishes and dessert, Kelli also loves working out, travel and all things Disney.

Articles

12th Ave Grill is now Kaimuki’s new DeliCafe

12th Ave Grill, a Kaimuki institution for many, was closed through much of the pandemic. So it was news when it re-emerged recently with a new format, a new menu and for the first time, outdoor dining. Once I saw…

We found one-pound ribeye steak bowls in Waikiki

Taormina Sicilian Cuisine is known for its uni pasta, truffle carbonara and other high-end Italian fare. But what if I told you that it also sells a one-pound ribeye takeout bowl for $24.99?  Well, sort of. Taormina recently launched Savage…

50-plus dine-in and takeout menus for Thanksgiving 2020

How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year? Whether you're headed to a restaurant or feasting at home, tons of options include everything from traditional feasts for one to whole-family options with the traditional turkey and the works, chicken meals, seafood,…

Pau hana at home with charcuterie boxed to-go

Meeting friends for a happy hour with wine and shared appetizers seems like such a distant pasttime. Thank goodness charcuterie to-go is actually a thing. Some of my favorite boards across the island are available for takeout, and in recent weeks, new charcuterie boards…

35 local sweet and savory treats for Halloween 2020

Who says we have only one day to celebrate Halloween? We're not just talking sweets — local businesses are making a whole gamut of spooky treats, including savory dishes and boo-zy cocktails. Some are only available the day or week…