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The eleventh in a series of at home food and movie pairings.
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E Komo Mai, welcome! Home for Hawai’ian style comfort food, this family owned restaurant opened in 2014 after years of great success with their food truck and catering business. Growing up in Hawai’i, they know firsthand the unique, bold flavors of the food “da kine” you get from the islands. Aaah, the spices, the sauces, the smell, and yes, the TASTE. The name is simple, “You get plate lunch?” “Yah, we got plate lunch.” The origin of “plate lunch” goes back to the 1880s, where it was a midday meal for hungry workers on the booming pineapple and sugar plantations of Hawaii. Many were immigrants from Japan, China, the Philippines, Korea and Portugal, who all brought leftovers to share for lunch. This combo go-to meal is a staple within the cultural melting pot of the islands. It offers several types of protein, but is always flanked with white rice and macaroni. The BBQ chicken dish is a Benicia fan favorite — boneless, skinless chicken 26 • Benicia Magazine
