By Matthew Gray Advertiser Restaurant Critic Kapu was the system of restriction that dictated behavior in ancient Hawaii, including eating habits. Today in multicultural Hawaii, of course, we regard food and togetherness differently. Eating, at its best, is a loving celebration that brings together an entire family or a community. So I asked around and decided to visit some of the popular choices for modern-day Hawaiian grinds.
People routinely line up outside on the sidewalk area until a table becomes available.
This wait lends itself to enjoyable conversations, combining a heady mix of both kamaaina and tourists waiting to dig in. My favorite here is the laulau, the tender and tasty leaf-encased packet of pork and fish. Miss A enjoyed everything she had here. However, for me, the flavors were a bit less bold than I had hoped for. My friend Keira mentioned People's a while back as a superb place for Hawaiian food, and I'd have to agree with her.