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๐ Aloha from DC,
This week I finally made it to see The Odyssey.
I was looking forward to seeing it, true. But also, three hours of air conditioning in a reclining seat with a giant tub of popcorn? Yes, please! ๐๐ปโโ๐ฟ
I still haven't decided what I thought of the film itself, but the scenery took me right back to Greece. They were filming in Messinia while I was staying in Kalamata, so there was plenty of buzz about Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway being spotted around the region. (Sadly, I wasn't so lucky!)
It inspired me to revisit one of my favorite memories from Greece, which you'll find below.
๐ซ Read my Kalamata Open Market guide / ๐ฌ๐ท Greek tips from Maria from Mama's Flavors:
โจ Until next time,
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Kalamata Open Market
Fresh seafood, giant tomatoes, local cheeses, olives, and some of the friendliest vendors you'll meet in Greece. (Like the tomato vendor in the photo!) If you're heading to the Peloponnese, don't miss Kalamata's vibrant open market.
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๐ด Kama'aina News
- [Oahu] Authentic Okinawan soba is coming to The Kahala! Chef Eibun Nakamura of Okinawa Soba Eibun will host a special pop-up August 13โ16. Reservations can be made at (808) 739-8760.
- [Statewide] Did your favorite make Hawaii Magazineโs Best Loco Moco in the state this year? (I really miss Like Like Drive Inn!)
- [Statewide] Several Hawaii farmers markets have been removed from the federal SNAP program, reducing access to fresh local food for many families while also impacting local farmers.
โWant to do something about it? ๐ Contact your elected officials about federal food assistance funding, 5 Calls has a script to help you get started.
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โจ My favorite food tours
I've started bookmarking my favorite food tours while I've been taking some in the US. Do you have any standouts that you'd add? Want an international version? Reply and let me know what you think! ๐
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๐ Hi, I'm Malia Yoshioka!
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