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Entries from December 2008

Santa Ramen in San Mateo: Best Ramen in Bay Area

December 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Otaku has been referred to people with obsessive interests.
Whether you’re into feet, Hello Kitty, Bob Marley LPs, it is all up to you.
In the realm of food, Otaku exist in the cult like following with Ramen. There is even a Ramen museum.
Unlike the 3 for $1.50 ones we ate in college dorm rooms, Ramen [...]

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Tags: Japanese

R & G Lounge: Good Salt and pepper Crab in San Francisco

December 11th, 2008 · No Comments

R & G Lounge
631 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-7877
www.rnglounge.com

My grandma played an important role in my life. She taught me how to cook “fly rice” and taught me how to speak Chinglish.
Her Chinglish also resulted in my sub par English grades.
Here are few of her favorites.
(Chinglish – English)

Blender – Brenda
Fly Rice [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Yelp Elite Party San Francisco 2008

December 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

(in a deep narrative voice)
The Following Scenes Occurred Between 8pm -11p
Mission:in a three hour window-eat: drink, dance, laugh out loud as much and often as I could
As I hip hopped through the glass door, immediately my senses were heightened. Damm

Ambiance: Exploratorium was a great pick. With its playful exhibits, the mile high [...]

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Tags: Business

Campusfork Search Launches

December 11th, 2008 · No Comments

When I was working for California Culinary Academy, I had a big crush on one of my co-workers. Wanting to ask her out for lunch, I dined at many local restaurants in the seedy Tenderloin district in San Francisco to do some research.
During my adventure, I discovered the best Vietnamese sandwiches from Saigon Sandwiches [...]

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Tags: Uncategorized

Under Construction

December 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Dear Campusfork reader,
We will be under construction for the next week.
Campusfork.com will now have a search engine feature.
One click away from sharing food photos.
Also. The blog with be moved to campusfork.com/blog
so thanks for your patience.
Best,

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Tags: Uncategorized

Michelin Guide: Hong Kong Food Review Guide

December 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Being born in Hong Kong and as a son of a restaurateur, I can affirm that food is more than just something to devour. For most people in this small island, food is a fascination. Food brings people together since most dishes are eaten in a communal way.
So when the Michelin Guide [...]

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Tags: Business · Chefs · Chinese · Cooking

Omaha Steaks: $2.49 Steak-one day only

December 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Playing center stage in a carnivore’s paradise, steak is essential. Chared meat and garlic mash potatoes make up a great comfort food meal. About a year ago, I was doubtful about ordering Omaha Steaks packaged in a frozen packet.
I ordered a full meal with hamburgers and steaks. Surprisingly, the steaks [...]

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Tags: American · Business