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Dots is the spot in Wahiawa

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MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Dots manager Scott Harada dances with Patsy Matsumuro, left, as the Arlene Iwalani Trio performs. “Auntie Patsy” is a regular on live-music nights at Dots.

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MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Dancing is a prime attraction in Dots’ dining room, above. Regulars on the dance floor include Lorraine Salon­deka, left, and Lori Marumoto. Manager Scott Harada, right, often joins in.

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MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Sugar Regidor, right, has been a waitress at Dots for 21 years.

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MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

The Dots sign shines at night in Wahiawa earlier this month.

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COURTESY DOTS

Wedding parties and other large celebrations were once Dots’ stock in trade.

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COURTESY DOTS

The original Dot’s Drive Inn crew lined up outside the restaurant in 1939.

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COURTESY THE HARADA FAMILY

Harada & Harada Inc. began with the buying of the old Sukiyaki Inn.

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MARIE HOBRO / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Local comfort food, such as a mahimahi and spare ribs combo, pictured, are among Dots’ standards.