Continuing with our Asian theme from last week, The Indulgent Islander Podcast is back with Episode 12: Sushi and Japanese! While sushi seems to be a "like it or you don't" food category, even those who won't eat raw seafood can find something that will suit their liking at any of these restaurants. I, for one, am a sashimi guy... So most of these satisfy my craving for raw fish, in addition to my strong affinity for tasty appetizers and accompaniments! Tim thought himself to be not-so-into sushi, but as we went through the list he was actually pleasantly surprised at how many of the establishments I selected he's enjoyed. In addition to the sushi conversation, we got Antonio Mancini Albano of AMA Private Dining to join us for a few minutes in between appointments to share his experience as he's burst on to the private in-home dining scene recently in Bluffton, Hilton Head, Savannah, Beaufort, and everywhere in between. His approach has been to build strong relationships throughout the local food community, and his collaborations are an inspiration for both restauranteurs and customers alike, as is his glowing attitude. Antonio shares with us what's coming down the road for AMA, this weekend's "panzerotti" drop, and hints at some big news (which he'll rejoin us very soon to discuss). Since we had one great short interview, we decided to add another more topical one that's a little bit longer, as Marshall Sampson of Kung Fu Cantina (and Santa Fe Cafe) was kind enough to spend some time with us discussing how this "Asian Latin" fusion choice came about for their new restaurant, the changes they've made to accommodate their patrons, and how it's a priority to keep the business busy throughout the entire year as opposed to just depending on the busy tourist season on HHI. Marshall and his team have created special experiences like their sushi class and joint events with other local businesses to foster deep meaningful relationships in the Moss Creek area and beyond. Alright, that's enough out of me... And yes, we know these have been running long, and we're hard at work to tighten things up for you as we wrap up Season 1 and prepare for Season 2, so please bear with us and stay tuned for some exciting improvements to come! Have a great rest of your week and as always #StayHungry, my friends! 👊 P.S. We'll be back next week with breweries and taprooms, followed by healthy options and then steakhouses to round out Season 1! Podcast sponsors: Anthony Mascolo Realtor -Keller Williams Realty of the Lowcountry Lulu Kitchen AMA Private Dining (+ guest interview)