Trendy San Francisco lifestyle magazine 7 x 7 released the Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die.
With its caramelized coating, the dry fried chicken at Sun Tung as well as the inventive Seven Course of Beef at Pagolac are great picks.
Missing the mark, the pork ramen at Katana – Ya is really [...]
Entries from January 2009
The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die by 7 x 7 Magazine
January 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Business · Uncategorized
Jeremy Stoppleman Yelp CEO
January 29th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Campusfork recently interviewed Jeremy Stoppleman Yelp CEO.
Rayfil: “I have gotten messages about my posting on the Yelp lawsuit. A member suggested that Yelp have a features in which owners can directly respond to member comments. Would Yelp consider this?”
Jeremy: “We’ve considered it and I don’t have a definitive answer as to what [...]
Tags: Business
Kogi Korean BBQ Taco Truck: Korean Beef Sliders Korean Beef Tacos
January 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Thanks to our stellar content contributor Steve Jang, Kogi BBQ has arrived. Known as the “Korean Taco Truck”, the fast blazing food cart serves Korean BBQ Sliders and Korean Beef Taco among other things.
Why didn’t I think about that?
Makes sense. A tortilla perfectly holds the savory Korean BBQ beef.
Click here for Kogi BBQ menu with [...]
Tags: Korean
Pinkberry frozen yogurt Santana Row San Jose: First store in Northern California
January 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments
Campusfork host Rayfil Wong interviews Pinkberry Vice President Todd Putman
Tip: Click High Quality
Santana Row
3055 Olin Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 551-4611
www.pinkberry.com
“My name is Rayfil, and I’m a Pinkberry addict.” (in a deadpan expression)
Making a swift right turn to Olin street entering Santana Row, my eyes widen and jaw drops simultaneously. After a long [...]
Funny People with Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler: Great sandwich
January 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment
“We need you, your face fits that profile we need?”
I uttered to myself, “really?”
This was the conversation I had with my casting agency a few days ago.
Movie: Funny People
Release Date:Anticipated July 31st, 2009
Actors: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann
Shoot Location + date: San Francisco International Airport Jan. 21, 2009
Role: Passenger walking around the airport rolling [...]
Tags: Business
Quickly’s on Irving San Francisco: No finger nail please, just almond tea.
January 25th, 2009 · 1 Comment
As its name suggest, get in there “Quickly” and get the crap of this place!
“I’ll have the almond tea, no finger nails please!”
Me calling Quickly’s today.
“Just wanted to let you know, yesterday night I had a drink. Your boss was sitting in a table with his friend. She was clipping her finger nails. Tell [...]
Tags: Beverages · Chinese · Dessert
Funny pot belly tuna commercial, hot girls are not so hot afterall
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments
Injecting humor into commercials can make it very memorable.
As a food writer, I have a sake belly myself. I am constantly tasting new foods.
Time for some ab exercises.
Tags: Business
Campusfork Maintenance
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments
Hi Campusfork Community,
Our Upload function for www.campusfork.com is in maintenance.
Feel free to continue search for food and read our blog post.
In the meanwhile, enjoy a funny food commercial.
Tags: Uncategorized
Pho Garden, Vietnamese done well in Richmond district in San Francisco
January 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment
Pho Garden
2109 Clement St
(between 22nd Ave & 23rd Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 379-8677
Let me introduce you to FINGER PHO!
FINGER PHO = when waiter serve your beef noodle soup, but their finger is in the bowl. A touch of salty flavor.
Now, travel 360 degrees and enter Pho Garden, located on a breezy street on [...]
Tags: Vietnamese
Funny People:Hollywood set with Seth Rogen and great pesto sandwich recipe
January 22nd, 2009 · 4 Comments
“We need you, your face fits that profile we need?”
I uttered to myself, “really?”
This was the conversation I had with my casting agency a few days ago.
Movie: Funny People
Release Date:Anticipated July 31st, 2009
Actors: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann
Shoot Location + date: San Francisco International Airport Jan. 21, 2009
Role: Passenger walking around the airport rolling [...]
Tags: Business
Anthony Myint The Mission Street Food Antojitos San Miguel Food Cart
January 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment
The Mission Street Food
2234 Mission St
(Lung Shan Restaurant)
-Cash only
-No reservations (first come, first served)
-Corkage fee: $5
-Contact: submit guest chef proposals at missionstreetfood@gmail.comfood
-Time: Thursdays, 6pm-midnight
-Blog: Mission Street Food
Problem: talented chefs, because of high restaurant start up costs are not able to share their creations
Solution: find budget rent spots, build an audience, expand
In a recent article in [...]
Tags: Business · Local Food
Alvin Leung Bo Innovations Two Star Michelin Hong Kong
January 19th, 2009 · No Comments
“Mom! Lets go to Bo Innnovation tonight and have foie gras with sticky rice foam with lotus flavor.”
Known as the “Demon Chef,” Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation has received two stars in Hong Kong’s first Michelin guide. His fusion creations include molecular Shanghai dumplings.
Wearing wrist bands with spikes, he appears to be dressed for [...]
Tags: Chinese
Superbowl Britney Spears Commercials
January 19th, 2009 · No Comments
Congratulations to the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers for reaching the Super Bowl.
Known as the underdogs, Arizona is my pick to take it all the way.
“Show me the money!” Remember Jerry Maguire?
We’re sharing some Britney Spears commercials.
Save 70% off $25 Gift Certificates. Use code SAVE and pay $3. Valid Now thru 1/26/09.
Tags: Beverages
Britney Spears Sushi in Japan
January 19th, 2009 · No Comments
Pop princess Britney Spears on a recent trip to Japan visits a charming restaurant.
Checklist for a great dining experience
- live fish in tank, check.
- chubby waiter asking for pictures of Britney, check.
- fish steaks grilled over heated coals, check.
- soda delivered in paddle, check.
Save 70% off $25 Gift Certificates. Use code SAVE and pay $3. Valid Now thru 1/26/09.
Tags: Beverages · Business · Uncategorized
Fattest Cities in America: Miami Florida
January 16th, 2009 · No Comments
On a breezy Friday, I lust after Popeye’s chicken and cup of Coke w/ a hint of lime on the rocks. But one look at my sake belly, I have to refuse since I’m on a diet.
But I came across an interesting article today.
Men’s Fitness recently composed a list of the fattest city in [...]
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot: Lunch Special San Mateo
January 15th, 2009 · 3 Comments
More photos
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot
Lunch Special San Mateo (M-F, Holidays excluded)
215 S Ellsworth Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 343-2566
www.littlesheephotpot.com
“Don’t control me, I have my own ideas!”
The words from an angry girl friend.
Control is the biggest illusion in the world.
This also translates to food as well.
“I want my steak medium rare!”
“I like salmon seared slightly!”
On [...]
Tags: Chinese
Slumdog Millionare: Pizza Dancers and Food Commercials in India
January 14th, 2009 · No Comments
Slumdog Millionaire Trailer
“I’ll have the large peperoni and a set of dancers, please!”
“Crust, crust, baby! Mommy, how come we don’t have dancers at our Pizza Hut in US?”
Domino’s Pizza Commercial
Slumdog Millionaire was the big winner at the recent Golden Globes Awards. This has sparked increase coverage on Bollywood, the world’s largest producer of movies [...]

