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Last Update: September 7, 2012 NewsGourmet Chubby's BBQ debuts Friday in new locationChubby’s BBQ, a mainstay for barbeque aficionados who love their chicken and ribs dipped in homemade sauce and grilled only over a charcoal fire, is staging a Grand Re-opening tomorrow at its new Chatan location close to Camp Foster. Owners Reed Leinster and his wife, Chizuru Leinster, have relocated the barbeque restaurant to a more central location close to Camp Foster and Kadena Air Base on Highway 58. Read More! Spices and fresh ingredients perfect at Jai ThaiThai ingredients and spices, to include lemon grass, coriander and baimakuru transform simple dishes into award-winning cuisine at Mihama’s Jai Thai restaurant. Jai Thai, the first restaurant in Japan to win the Thai Prime Minister’s Award, works its culinary magic under the guiding hand of a leading Thai chef, preparing authentic Thai dishes that capture the essence of the southeast Asian flavors. Read More!Nature Blossoms in full bloom in Okinawa northThe cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the Nago area, and the weatherman is promising to cooperate with this weekend’s opening of the 47th Nago Cherry Blossom Festival. Good timing, too, as the Nago Cherry Blossom Festival, and a second at nearby Nakijin Castle are not-to-be-missed events. Read More!Culture Itoman rings in Year of the OxBells rang, incense and prayers offered at altars, and fireworks lighted up the night sky as Lunar New Year was celebrated Monday by thousands across Okinawa, including at Itoman City, where fishermen are particularly close to the ancient holiday. While Okinawan customs and life styles have descended from China, much of the island has adopted the Gregorian system of New Year’s celebrations January 1st, but Itoman City has stayed faithful to ancient traditions. Read More! |
   
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