Tuna or Not Tuna

What was the question? Just kidding.

Growing up, the sandwiches I ate the most were peanut butter, tuna salad, and chicken salad. I won’t go into the details here, saving that story for the director’s cut. 🙂

One of the menu items at the restaurant is a “not tuna” salad packed as either a salad or a sandwich. The basis of Chef’s “not tuna” is sunflower seeds. While it’s a decent substitute, it’s “not tuna”.

The other day, after working at the kitchen, I had to rush over to The Cat’s office for a meeting. Picked up an “Off The Hook” tuna panini sandwich from The Stage Cafe (1250 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii). Just across the street from The Cat’s office.

Off the Hook Tuna Panini

Fresh Island Tuna Salad (slightly smoked), Hamakua Springs Tomato, and Jalapeno Slices (I requested they omit the Swiss cheese). OMGOMGOMG! One of the best tuna sandwiches I’ve had…ever! The hint of smoke with the jalapeno peppers worked well together. Both socks came off (I still can’t find them). Hee hee.

I also picked up a Lilikoi lemon tart.

Lilikoi Lemon Tart

Also very good. Not overly tart, and the lilikoi brought a slightly local twist.

Definitely will be returning.

Enjoy. Eat well.

The Mouse

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