stinkinbadges

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one noticing the strange sayings on T shirts of Asian visitors. I try to imagine that they are literal translations of some pithy statements or poetry in that person's culture. Whatever, I love it. One more reason to love this place, even if I don't always understand it.

If I saw breadfruit and kalo on menus locally (other than as poi), I think there would be more requests for those items in markets. I think even in Chinatown and at Daiei, if the produce folks would offer samples of the fruits as they do with samples of meats, cheeses, etc. we would buy and demand more. It is assumed that the folks who buy them now know all about them and the rest of us aren't interested. Closely related to this, I wish Daiei had a "guide" for us non-Asian folks to walk us down the aisle and explain those fascinating packages with the great pictures but no translations in English. I'd love to know what to make with all those goodies.

Ting Yin Chop Suey on King St. I think it was the oldest Chinese restaurant in Hawaii. Closed last year, I think. Did it Move? They had the greatest, cheapest, small combo lunch in town. $3.75.