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Entries from May 2008

Sushi Hunter:Sushi in North Beach Buffet

May 31st, 2008 · No Comments

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Sushi Hunter
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1701 Powell Street
(between Columbus Ave & Union St)
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-9268
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Fri 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sat 1:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sun 1:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
www.sushihunter.com
Traveling to Tokyo two years ago, I ate the best sushi of my life at the Tsukiji fish market so [...]

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Tags: Japanese

King of Thai:Cheap Thai food in San Francisco

May 30th, 2008 · No Comments

(pix: beef salad,fried chicken over rice,pork noodle soup)
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King of Thai
346 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 831-9953
11am-2:30pm Daily
Price range: $7-$12
Thai food has always been so dear to my heart. On a foggy day in San Francisco, yellow curry with potatoes is a great comfort food dish that warms the [...]

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Tags: Thai

Beijing Street BBQ: Lamb Skewers

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Over Memorial day weekend, my virgin experience of Beijing BBQ was very memorable. After weeks of watching Anthony Bourdain’s adventure through China, I yearn to experience authentic food from this region in China. Arriving at my Sam’s house, I followed my keen sense of smell toward the grill. Expecting hamburger patties and [...]

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Tags: Business · Chinese

Carl’s Jr:Another cheerleader commercial

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

(Jalapeno Chicken Burger video)

(Paris Hilton Carl’s Jr. Commercial)
Carl’s Jr., the fourth largest quick service food chain restaurant behind McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s is launching a new viral campaign for their Jalapeño Chicken Burger. After watching the video filled with sexy cheerleaders, the viral ad accomplished its goal, gaining my attention. Carl’s Jr. [...]

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Tags: American · Business · Fast Food

Arinell:Cheap New York Pizza in Mission

May 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Last week, I got a chance to stroll along the seedy streets in the Mission district. Aside from having strong Hispanic representation, various cultures are high lighted especially by a wide range of cuisines. After a grub tip from Thanh, I had to try Arinell, a hole in the wall pizza joint famous [...]

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Tags: Italian

Cold Soba:Slurp fest

May 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

(Matsui in Yoshinoya: Japanese fast food chain)

(Fresh cut soba in Japan)

Eating soba noodles is all about texture, temperature, and participation. Soba noodles are buckwheat noodles served either in a clear broth or cold in a special sauce. While backpacking in Tokyo a few years ago, my love for this noodle began to [...]

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Tags: Home Cooking · Japanese

Sam Won BBQ House:Carnivore’s Delight in Berkeley

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Refurbished Apple iPhones from AT&T!

This past Saturday, we celebrated my friend Mark’s graduation from UC Berkeley at Sam Won, a Korean BBQ restaurant in Oakland. My previous visit was around 8 years ago. My first dive into covering Korean BBQ featured Palace BBQ, an- all- you can eat meat feast in Sunnyvale. (Palace BBQ blog)
Ambiance.Located in [...]

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Tags: Korean

Baskin Robins: Bump Day

May 20th, 2008 · No Comments

My fond memories of childhood included Baskin Robins and their ice cream cakes. Every birthday, I would order an ice cream cake designed in a creative theme. Although I was known as the “kickball king,” I had to choose ice cream cakes shaped as soccer one year and football another. I even [...]

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Tags: Dessert

Koi Palace: Daly City Grand Chinese restaurant

May 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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Waiting in the lobby at Koi Palace for our table, it is obvious what to order. The two thousand galloon seafood tanks, filled with delicacies from abalone, king crab, lobster, and geoduck entice customers. The exciting part is choosing the right sauces and cooking styles to pair with [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Seabass:Buttery Fish

May 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments

(photos:seabass plated, seabass pan fried, seabass in olive oil)
Ever since I was in middle school, I enjoyed cooking at home. It was a chance for me to display my creative side. In my early years, I focused simply on taste. But now, I notice that a gourmet ensemble of different notes come [...]

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Tags: Home Cooking

McDonald’s: Free Southern Food

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Taking a page from Paula Dean, Food Network’s super chef known for her Southern home cooking, McDonald’s is offering free Southern Style Chicken Biscuit with a purchase of a large drink. Today only. Dubbed the a.m. style biscuit, two home made biscuits between a chicken patty. The p.m. version is a sandwich. [...]

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Tags: Business · Fast Food

Jack in the Box:Viral Food Ads

May 13th, 2008 · No Comments

(Jack in the Box: BBQ Sirloin Burger commercial)

(Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Food Network)
Jack in the Box, the King of fast food advertisements, sits on a throne far apart from the McDonald’s and Burger King. Using humor as a tool, the commercials command attention and portray a blunt silliness. After all, Jack is [...]

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Tags: Business · Fast Food

Anthony Bordain:Street Smart Chef

May 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment

(Bordain in educational foie gras video)

(Bordain at El Bulli. Top notch fine dining restaurant)

(Bordain eating fetal duck egg: I ate it before in high school. My braces caught a few feathers)
It’s late past midnight. But I will sleep well tonight, thanks to Bordain. In the past few years, guilt lingered through my soul [...]

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Tags: Business · Chefs

Food Styling: Make-up for food

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Looking through the beautiful models in People magazine, my esteem lowers like boiling temperature in a once confident robust oven. With plump lips, flawless skin, and abs to die for, it is no wonder that many Americans worship these celebrities. But I took major relief when I viewed pictures of celebrities with out [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Gyoza: Cheap postickers Ajinomoto

May 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Give me a quickie. Irritated from the 80 year old lady talking so loud at YMCA hot tub, I needed release. To be more exact, I need comfort food. Racing home, I grab my bag of Ajinomoto gyoza’s. Put a few, 12 to be exact, and wait 5 minutes for these [...]

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Tags: Home Cooking · Japanese

Mayflower: King of dim sum

May 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

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In the past weeks, I have had horrible dining experiences with poor service. Like Indiana Jones searching for the Holy Grail, hope is the only element I can truly count on. [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Grey Poupon Commercial: Marketing Genius “But of Course”

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

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As a published food writer and blogger, I often am asked “can you cook?” In my British accent I answer, “but of course.” “But of course” has been a line made famous from the marketing genius of Grey Poupon. Walk through the condiment section of your [...]

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Tags: Business · French · Home Cooking