A Few of the Culinary Creations at the 13th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM

Last night the 13th Annual Waikiki SPAM JAM took place, and I was fortunate to attend a VIP/Tweetup Event where we got to sample some of  the dishes from this popular event that draws over 25,000+ visitors to Kalakaua Avenue.

Some of the dishes were ones that I could easily see myself eating or have already tried (SPAM Lo Mein; SPAM Nachos); others were a bit more adventurous (SPAM Cupcakes, anyone?).

My favorites included the SPAMac and Cheese Balls, the SPAM Lo Mein, and the SPAM Manapua.  I also tried the MacSPAM Brittle Ice Cream, which was surprisingly good!  My husband actually tried the SPAM Cupcake, and he liked it, noting that it tasted like spice cake.

The creativity of the restaurants who participated in this year's event was impressive, and I'm already looking forward to next year's event!

SPAM Lau Lau from Atlantis Seafood & Steak

SPAM Lettuce Wraps from PF Chang's

SPAM Cupcake from Hard Rock Cafe

SPAM Lo Mein from PF Chang's

Pineapple Sorbet with SPAM Sprinkles from Hawaiian Crown

SPAM Fried Rice Loco Moco from Hula Grill Waikiki

SPAM Manapua from Seafood Village

Grilled Pineapple & SPAM Skewers from Hawaiian Crown

Grilled SPAM and Cheese Sliders from Hawaiian Crown

SPAMac and Cheese Balls from Hard Rock Cafe

Portuguese Sausage SPAM Waffle Dog from Hula Grill Waikiki

Fried SPAM Pulled Pork Lumpia with SPAM Chili Garlic Calamansi Dip from MAC 24/7

Apple Banana Nutella Fried SPAM Lumpia with Homemade Peanut Butter Drizzle from Mac 24/7

SPAM Dynamite from ABC Stores

SPAM Nachos from Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber

SPAM Rice Bites from Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber

SPAM Cheesecake from Eggs 'N Things

SPAM Bread Pudding from Eggs 'N Things

The ELVIS Ice Cream Sandwich from Uncle's North Shore Gourmet

Spicy SPAM Poke from ABC Stores

MacSPAM Brittle Ice Cream from Ono Pops

Mixed Plate from Seafood Village