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| - It definitely has that dive and old tiki bar vibes, but you'll be coming for the fantastic food and drink menu served all day.
Starboard Taquiri ($8): Plantation Pineapple, Lime, Sugar, and Pernod. A little on the bitter side, but otherwise tasty.
Cherry Blossom ($8): Whistling Andy Hibiscus Rum, Lime, Fassinola, Maraschino Liqueur, and Cherry Bitters. A beautiful cocktail and lovely flavors; one of their most popular!
Longanisa Empanadas ($6): Filipino-style longanisa, green olive, egg, and roasted red pepper with chili vinegar crema. I was really surprised and pleased with this dish. I'm a big fan of longanisa, but it tends to be salty and can overwhelm a dish. This empanada was well-balanced and very delicious. It comes two to a plate, so order accordingly.
Fried Chicken Fried Rice ($12) with sunny side-up egg. The fried rice seems more Indo-influenced and we enjoyed it. The fried chicken was great, too, but I didn't care for it mixed into the rice as it took away from its crispy texture.
West Indies Fried Chicken Sandwich ($10): Walkerswood jerk aïoli, Pineapple pickles, and fries. Out of the three dishes we tried, this one was a clear winner. The chicken is unbelievably juicy with the crispiest exterior; just amazing. Our bartender recommended getting the pineapple pickles on the side and we're so glad we did! The pickles are amazing, but quite pungent, so it was nice to take a bite when we wanted. The fries were also good though a tad overdone.
I'm not a dive bar expert, but I was not expecting such great food here. We were blown away with the flavors and quality. Plus, the menu is such a fun fusion of cuisines. Sadly, it's a drive for me, so I won't find myself here often. However, I'm happy to explore the rest of the menu when I have the opportunity!
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