Post #499583 by Sabu The Coconut Boy on Thu, Dec 17, 2009 12:08 PM

On 2009-12-16 08:45, Zeta wrote:

Calabash bar??? someone please explain

Sorry, I didn't answer Zeta's original question. A Calabash is a large gourd used in many cultures. I thought at first the name of this bar was in reference to the gourds used as Hawaiian helmets or musical instruments, but his explanation from Wikipedia seems more likely:

In Hawaii a calabash is a large serving bowl. It is usually made from a hardwood, rather than from the Calabash Gourd as in Maroon cultures. It is used on a buffet table or in the middle of the dining table. The use of the calabash in Hawaii has led to terms like "Calabash Family" or "Calabash Cousins". It indicates that an extended family has grown up around shared meals and close friendships. Food is very important in modern Hawaiian culture. The expression "E komo mai - Come, let's eat" was the standard welcome to anyone approaching a home.