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Aloha! Up for sale is an incredibly rare piece of Hawaiian culinary history: an original promotional bowl from the legendary Cafe 100 Drive-In located in Hilo, Hawaii.This specific piece dates to 1964, marking the grand opening of their permanent Kilauea Avenue location after previous sites were lost to devastating tsunamis. It proudly features their iconic early marketing motto: "- MEALS IN 60 SECONDS -".Whether you are a dedicated collector of mid-century Hawaiiana or someone who fondly remembers stopping by Cafe 100 for a plate lunch during a 1960s Hawaiian vacation, this is a beautiful nostalgia piece. Cafe 100 is world-famous as the "Home of the Loco Moco," making this an essential find for restaurant history buffs.Condition:
• Excellent / Near Mint Vintage Condition.
• The black lettering is perfectly crisp, dark, and entirely legible with no fading.
• Surfaces are clean and glossy with no major scuffs, cracks, or chips. It has been beautifully preserved over the last 60+ yearsThis collectible item is a rare find for those interested in tobacciana memorabilia. While the restaurant itself was originally founded by World War II veteran Richard Miyashiro in 1946, its first two locations were destroyed by devastating tsunamis in 1946 and 1960. The iconic, permanent location that stands today opened on August 24, 1964, as Hilo's very first modern drive-inTo celebrate this milestone, the restaurant used the slogan "- Meals in 60 Seconds -" to market their ultra-fast drive-in service to the local communityRichard Miyashiro named his diner in tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, the highly decorated World War II unit made up of Japanese-American volunteers from HawaiiCafe 100 is legendary across the islands. While they did not invent the loco moco (a classic comfort food featuring white rice topped with a hamburger patty, fried egg, and brown gravy), they are globally famous for popularizing it. They later expanded their menu to over 30 varieties of the dish, earning the official title "Home of the Loco Moco• Vintage Cafe 100 Hilo Hawaii
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