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In reply to the discussion: I delight in happy regional culinary surprises -- how about you? [View all]aikoaiko
(34,162 posts)48. When I interviewed for my job back in the 1990s, my boss to be ordered me shrimp and grits.
Coming from New England I was a little put off at the combination, but I realized I was being tested. It turned out I found the dish wonderful and I'm now a bit of snob about shrimp and grits. LOL.
There is a restaurant called Uncle Bubba's that serves my favorite version of shrimp and grits.
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grilled oysters are good and your oysters, in particular, are freaking delicious
aikoaiko
Aug 2012
#2
But everything in the universe, including SPAM, is just a manifestation of the underlying Velveeta.
HopeHoops
Aug 2012
#49
I just moved to that island and I'm stopping there this afternoon on your rec.
aikoaiko
Aug 2012
#13
I used to travel internationally all over the world. First thing I'd do is find
shadowrider
Aug 2012
#28