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Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center
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Rainbow Drive-In: Go-to place for Plate Lunch
Rainbow Drive-In, 3308 Kanaina Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii Rainbow Drive-In 3308 Kanaina Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii The plate lunch is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. Dating back to the islands’ plantation days,...
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Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin: First taste of the Berkshire hog
Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin, 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI The most amazing tonkatsu I’ve ever had is at this little Japanese restaurant, Tonkatsu Ginza...
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Zippy’s: Zip Pacs and Napples
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Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation
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Spam Musubi Overload
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Cheap Eats in Hawaii
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Fresh coconut water by the Mermaid Sculpture
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Churros in Valladolid
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Ah Cacao Chocolate Cafe: Decadent Drinking Chocolate
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Fresh corn tacos at Chichen Itza
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Ribfest Toronto: Juicy Ribs with Butter Beer
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Summerlicious at Bent
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Stinky Tofu at Night it Up Market
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Toronto Underground Market: Oyster Po’ Baos and Lobster Corn Dogs
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Union Oyster House: America’s Oldest Restaurant
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James Hook and Co: Giant Fresh Lobster Rolls
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Mike’s Pastry: Cannolis that dreams are made of
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Dorman’s Dairy Dream: Ice Cream Sundae Beacon in the Heat
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Mr. Bartley’s Burgers: Harvard’s Best Burgers
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