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[Winston Wolf]

Hawaii is a damn food desert and in some ways closer to a 3rd world Asian country than America. CDP, I guarantee you that you can find better bread and pizza and other "European" type foods in Thailand than here in Hawaii. It's a damn travesty. Seriously, the pizza from Costco might be some of the best pizza in the state. One of the better Italian restaurants here is owned and operated by a Vietnamese family. Similarly, the best bread here is baked by Vietnamese. The Mexican food here is terrible and there's not a decent northeast style sandwich in the whole damn state. BBQ? There's BBQ signs all over the damn place here. Unfortunately, there's not a real BBQ place in the state either, only Korean BBQ. What a ****hole. At least I like Spam, poke, and a bunch of other Asian food, but some actual variety would be nice for once.

 

[Tripod]

Mike, I will convert you to a philly guy.

It is Pork Roll It says so on the box.

Ahh...this man has cooked this many time before. Those cuts are crucial to stop the meat from"bowing".

 

[Tripod]

Hawaii is a damn food desert and in some ways closer to a 3rd world Asian country than America. CDP, I guarantee you that you can find better bread and pizza and other "European" type foods in Thailand than here in Hawaii. It's a damn travesty. Seriously, the pizza from Costco might be some of the best pizza in the state. One of the better Italian restaurants here is owned and operated by a Vietnamese family. Similarly, the best bread here is baked by Vietnamese. The Mexican food here is terrible and there's not a decent northeast style sandwich in the whole damn state. BBQ? There's BBQ signs all over the damn place here. Unfortunately, there's not a real BBQ place in the state either, only Korean BBQ. What a ****hole. At least I like Spam, poke, and a bunch of other Asian food, but some actual variety would be nice for once.

Wolf, I could be looking to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary. Any inside info you could share on what island is the best to stay at, things to do, etc... We are more the outdoorsy type, like animals, beach, would want to see a real luau....not into the drinking/party stuff.

 

[Winston Wolf]

Wolf, I could be looking to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary. Any inside info you could share on what island is the best to stay at, things to do, etc... We are more the outdoorsy type, like animals, beach, would want to see a real luau....not into the drinking/party stuff.

Honestly, I would stay away from Oahu. It is way too crowded and traffic is a nightmare. There's nice sights here and Pearl Harbor obviously, but any of Kauai, Maui, or Hawaii island would be your best bet to really experience Hawaii. Depending on how long you would plan to stay, you might be able to hit two of those islands. Inter-island travel is fairly affordable and quick. Any of those three islands should also have decent luaus if you look for them. Almost all of them will be commercialized, but not nearly as bad as on Oahu. Kauai is the Garden Isle and the most green of all of them and Maui is also beautiful and both have great hikes. Big Island is nice, but I would personally stick to the other two for a shorter trip. Diving, shark cage diving, skydiving, whale/dolphin tours, fishing, helicopter rides, surfing, paddleboarding, bike tours, and plenty of other outdoor things are pretty easy to come by on any of the islands. I like paddleboarding with the sea turtles for a good relaxing workout here.

 

[Young Sandwich]

That looks like fried bologna. Is that what it tastes like?

It's a little more dense than bologna so has a better chew to it. Different flavor too. I'd say bologna has more of a hot dogish flavor and pork roll is closer to a bacon/sausage hybrid. Imagine if you could taste things through the internet?

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Wolf, I could be looking to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary. Any inside info you could share on what island is the best to stay at, things to do, etc... We are more the outdoorsy type, like animals, beach, would want to see a real luau....not into the drinking/party stuff.

Wolfman, he's not really the "reading" type, either. Likes to put gravy on things regular people don't. Will call soda damn near anything except "soda." Just don't take what he says at face value - everything he says is at least upside-down, and sometimes backwards.

 

[YEM]

It is essentially a processed ham. Very salty. In South Jersey it is referred to as pork roll but I will call it Taylor Ham to my dying breath.

tis pork roll
taylor is the brand name

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

It's a little more dense than bologna so has a better chew to it. Different flavor too. I'd say bologna has more of a hot dogish flavor and pork roll is closer to a bacon/sausage hybrid. Imagine if you could taste things through the internet?

I'm pretty sure that you can gain weight through the internet, which doesn't seem at all fair. I am really struggling to hold serve with my weight lol

 

[Jtown]

I'm pretty sure that you can gain weight through the internet, which doesn't seem at all fair. I am really struggling to hold serve with my weight lol

Bulimia , and cocaine. It works.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Bulimia , and cocaine. It works.

Only problem is that I'm not a ****bag, so I don't touch that ****.

 

[Jtown]

Only problem is that I'm not a ****bag, so I don't touch that ****.

Don't concern yourself with labels, and get results.

 

[Tripod]

Honestly, I would stay away from Oahu. It is way too crowded and traffic is a nightmare. There's nice sights here and Pearl Harbor obviously, but any of Kauai, Maui, or Hawaii island would be your best bet to really experience Hawaii. Depending on how long you would plan to stay, you might be able to hit two of those islands. Inter-island travel is fairly affordable and quick. Any of those three islands should also have decent luaus if you look for them. Almost all of them will be commercialized, but not nearly as bad as on Oahu. Kauai is the Garden Isle and the most green of all of them and Maui is also beautiful and both have great hikes. Big Island is nice, but I would personally stick to the other two for a shorter trip. Diving, shark cage diving, skydiving, whale/dolphin tours, fishing, helicopter rides, surfing, paddleboarding, bike tours, and plenty of other outdoor things are pretty easy to come by on any of the islands. I like paddleboarding with the sea turtles for a good relaxing workout here.

Appreciate all the info!

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

Italian Tonight Manicotti havent had this in years maybe a decade

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Italian Tonight Manicotti havent had this in years maybe a decade

Oh **** yes, brother.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

I was at Ninos in Mays Landing a local italian place.

They have 4 people who are from italy and know how to make real italian food.

 

[Jtown]

I was at Ninos in Mays Landing a local italian place.

They have 4 people who are from italy and know how to make real italian food.

My friend's mom is Sicilian and her and her husband run a restaurant. Best Italian food i've ever had. Frutti di mare ...that is all i have to say.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

My friend's mom is Sicilian and her and her husband run a restaurant. Best Italian food i've ever had. Frutti di mare ...that is all i have to say.

I'm not sure of the name, but there is a local mom and pop italian place in Yardley / Morrisville where the meatballs and sausage is king. If anyone knows let me know.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

I found it, Non Solo Pasta

Non Solo Pasta-Non Solo Pasta-Morrisville PA-Specialty Italian Restaurant-Morrisville PA

 

[Winston Wolf]

Wolfman, he's not really the "reading" type, either. Likes to put gravy on things regular people don't. Will call soda damn near anything except "soda." Just don't take what he says at face value - everything he says is at least upside-down, and sometimes backwards.

He'll fit right in. We also like to put gravy on lots of things.

Loco moco, for instance. A hamburger patty on a bed of rice with a couple sunny side up eggs, covered in brown onion gravy. It's a nice light breakfast, which is why there definitely isn't an obesity epidemic here.

 

[Winston Wolf]

Appreciate all the info!

No problem, let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

I was at Ninos in Mays Landing a local italian place.

They have 4 people who are from italy and know how to make real italian food.

for all thats good and holy ....take me with you!! momma mia!!

 

[onlylordsvsmorebp]

My friend's mom is Sicilian and her and her husband run a restaurant. Best Italian food i've ever had. Frutti di mare ...that is all i have to say.

would take a human life to try it...never been to a real italian restaurant...love homemade lasagna and good pizza of course but wanna try real deal.

 

[PHILOUDELPHIA]

Tomorrow I'll have photos from sugar hill a delicatessen like no other.

 

[Stizzle]

Youre going to get kidney stones

Ice tea can give you kidney stones?

 

[Brayden Fattison]

Ice tea can give you kidney stones?

EDIT: I stand corrected. See WW's post below.