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Eater in Hagåtña, 96913: 2 Spots From the Video
This guide turns Can Meat Experts Ben and Brent Recreate Spam? — Prime Time from Eater into a practical museum map with 2 saved spots around Austin and Hagåtña. The mapped places include an event venue and a museum. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Eater successfully recreated the iconic canned meat by grinding pork shoulder and ham ends with specific curing salts and binders. The hosts emphasized the extreme safety precautions required for pressure canning to avoid botulism. They were ultimately impressed by how closely their homemade version matched the texture and appearance of the original Spam.
What this map is good for
- Planning a museum stop or short itinerary in Austin.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- The Lime Event Venue
Event Venue in 213 Dulce Nombre de Maria Dr, Hagåtña, 96913, Guam, Hagåtña, 96913, Guam
Hours: Hours available - SPAM® Museum
Museum in 101 3rd Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA, Austin, MN, United States
Food notes from the video
- Spam
- Homemade canned pork and ham loaf
Experiences captured
- Deboned and cubed a 12-pound pork shoulder
- Ground meat twice using a 3/16-millimeter plate
- Mixed meat with frozen water and curing salts
- Measured ingredients to a 70:30 lean-to-fat ratio
- Hand-packed five-ounce cans and sealed them
- Operated a pressure canner at 12 PSI
- Maintained canning temperature for 60 minutes
- Unsealed and inspected the finished homemade product
Planning notes for Hagåtña
Hagåtña, the capital of Guam, is a coastal village that serves as the island’s seat of government and its historical center. Carbon dating indicates human habitation in this area beginning approximately 3,000 years ago. The settlement became the first European city in the Pacific following a Spanish royal decree in 1686.
Must-try foods nearby
- Red Rice (Hineksa’ Agaga’)
The quintessential foundation of any CHamoru feast, this iconic rice gets its deep orange hue and earthy flavor from soaking achiote (annatto) seeds. - Chicken Kelaguen (Kelaguen Mannok)
Often considered Guam’s national dish, this cold 'salad' features grilled chicken finely chopped and marinated in a bright, acidic mixture of fresh lemon juice, salt, green onions. - Octopus Tinaktak
While traditional tinaktak uses ground beef, the elevated version found in Hagåtña’s fusion bistros features tender morsels of fresh octopus simmered in a rich. - Shrimp 'Uhang' Burger
A modern culinary icon of Hagåtña, this thick, handmade shrimp patty is deep-fried to a golden crunch and typically served with a spicy tartar sauce or a kick of dinanche (pepper. - Tinala’ Katni with Dinanche’
A traditional CHamoru 'cured' beef that is thinly sliced, seasoned, and dried before being fried to order.
When to go: The best time to visit Hagåtña is during the dry season from January to May, when you can expect plenty of sunshine, lower humidity, and minimal rainfall. While the weather is hot and tropical year-round.
Local tips
- Rent a vehicle to navigate Hagåtña efficiently, as public transit is limited and taxis are costly.
- Check for an automatic 10-15% service charge on restaurant bills before adding an extra tip.
- Address local elders with respect by using their proper titles and offering polite greetings.
- Use the greeting 'Håfa Adai' to connect with residents and show respect for Chamorro culture.
What travelers are noticing
- Hagåtña City Run & Block Party (March 2026 community event)
- Pono Hawaiian Grill (New brick-and-mortar opening)
- Hagåtña Pool Reopening (Relaunch with modern upgrades)
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website for Guam, providing travel guides, event listings, and information on cultural sites and outdoor activities across the island.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Hagåtña, 96913 from this video?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Hagåtña, 96913.
What are the must-try foods in Hagåtña, 96913?
Creator picks from the video include Spam, Homemade canned pork and ham loaf. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this museum map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.