On 4/25/2014 5:03 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-04-25 1:01 AM, Travis McGee wrote:
>
>>
>> If you know a bit about Hawaiian food, or are curious about some of the
>> local treats, this is not a bad place to investigate. Prices are not too
>> steep, considering, and the service has been good (at least to me) over
>> the years.
>>
>
> I can't say that I have ever had or been particularly interested in
> Hawaiian food, but I will have a chance to do it soon. There is a
> Hawaiian restaurant being built in our little town. Frankly, I will be
> surprised if it survives. It is not like they are riding on the crest
> of a food fad. It is a town of 15K, mainly anglo and european types. I
> am sure that a lot of people will give it a try but there is going to
> have to be some crazy wow factor there to keep it going.
>
Most of the food that I have enjoyed in Hawaii has been "fusion" food,
apart from pretty good seafood, sushi and other Japanese food (I did not
try Spam Nigiri!). I definitely do not like poi! But I do like Saimin
even if it is basically Japanese. You can also keep the Hawaiian plate
lunch.

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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