I'd forgotten about the Potato Tornado mention here. But last month we had one at the Alameda County Fair. It was ok. The primary appeal was not the potato but the extensive condiment bar for self-flavoring it.

Had Sea Bass covered in a Pineapple/Coconut sauce last night at a Restaurant here in La Quinta (The Cliffhouse)....now to find a recipe to copy that wonderful taste. Any ideas out there?