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Entries from January 2009

Burger King Whopper Sacrifice:delete ten Facebook Friends Receive Free Whopper

January 13th, 2009 · No Comments

“Bye Cousin Anna. See you later annoying Bianca!”
The King has done it again.
The Whopper Sacrifice is a Facebook application that is entertaining and just fun.

Rules: Delete 10 Facebook friends and get a free Whopper
1) Click Whopper Sacrifice
2) Download the Facebook Application
3) Choose 10 friends you want to delete
4) Watch their profile picture burn into ashes [...]

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Tags: American · Business · Fast Food

Pronto Pizza: Best Pizza Tenderloin San Francisco

January 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Pronto Pizza
798 Eddy St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 921-1999
I looked him straight in his eyes.

“You guys have the best pizza!”
He was confused, but I didn’t care.
“One slice of the Hawaiian.”
Located in the seedy tenderloin, it is easy to bypass Pronto Pizza. The lack luster exterior simply did not scream pizza king.
For those from the suburbs, [...]

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Tags: Italian

McDonald’s: report great profits, franchise opportunities

January 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Videos Above: McDonald’s commercials in Japan

Fast food giant has been reporting great profits according to a New York Times article.
For those who are looking into a McDonald’s franchise, consider some key points.
Cost. McDonald’s website shares briefly on the cost.
Lifestyle. I know a family that owns six McDonald’s in the San [...]

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Tags: American · Fast Food

Yelp Lawsuit: Freedom of Speech

January 10th, 2009 · No Comments

Dear Campusfork Community,
Pissed off about a recent Yelp Lawsuit.
view SF Eater. I interviewed over 30 small business owners.
Yelp provides exposure for them, good or bad.
This also brings center stage free speech.
Short story: My father opened a Chinese American restaurant around the late 80s in Fisherman’s Wharf. (Think Panda Express) He had a great [...]

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Tags: Business

Prime Rib Recipe: with Lemon Juice

January 10th, 2009 · No Comments

In December, my jawed dropped. I had gained more weight. Hugging my sake belly, I asked “what in the world did I eat?” Looking through my pictures, I recalled several memorable dinners including my prime rib Christmas feast.
Tender meat cooked medium rare at my Uncle’s house. Once I tasted the savory [...]

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Tags: Cooking

PPQ Irving San Francisco: Curry Noodles

January 9th, 2009 · No Comments

1816 Irving St
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-886
“What the PHO?!”
On a foggy day, there is nothing better than curry noodle soup ($7). Food stimulates and heals, so seeking for something spicy the curry noodle delivered.
With sweet on my forehead from spicy flavors, I chattered with my college friends. After graduating from CAL almost 10 [...]

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Tags: Vietnamese

Marnee Thai: San Francisco Best Thai Restaurant

January 7th, 2009 · No Comments

Marnee Thai Photo Gallery
Marnee Thai
1243 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
Tel: (415) 731-9999
11:30am-10pm daily
Price range ($15 and up)
2nd Location
2225 Irving Street (btw 23rd and 24th)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Tel: (415) 665-9500
11:30am-10pm daily

Stepping foot at Marnee Thai on 9th Avenue, an immediate sense of authenticity heightens my senses. Right behind the sidewalk window, chefs demonstrate their [...]

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Tags: Thai

Heineken Bartender Commercial Video

January 6th, 2009 · No Comments

With the NFL play offs on its way, the Heineken Beertender makes a great party conversation piece. Designed with coffee maker Krups, the Beertender comes in three models with pricing starting at $219.
The commercial above is produced by advertising agency W+K, known for their creation of the famous slogan “Just Do It!” [...]

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Tags: Beverages

Smirnoff White Rappers: East Coast Versus West Coast Raw Tea

January 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Raw Tea White Rap Video Part 1

Raw Tea White Rap Video Part 2
Smirnoff promoted their raw tea beverage in a humorous way, by featuring white rappers.

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Tags: Beverages

Funny Heineken Jennifer Aniston Commercial

January 6th, 2009 · No Comments

Heineken commercial featuring Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston blopper clips
Brewed over 170 countries, Dutch beer giant Heineken produced a funny commercial starring Jennifer Aniston, former Friend’s star.
The beer is made of purified water, malted barley, hops, and yeast.
Drink and Driver responsibly.

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Tags: Beverages

Turtle Tower Vietnamese Restaurant: Northern Pho Versus Southern Pho in San Francisco

January 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Turtle Tower
5716 Geary Blvd
(between 21st Ave & 22nd Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-9890
PETA detectives.
“Don’t Fret. No Turtle Soup for You!”
Well, unless you know the secret hand shake.
(fist thump two times, shake the fish sauce bottle, and then yell “Good Morning Vietnam!”)
Despite its name, turtles are not the signature dish.
For that, come over to my [...]

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Tags: Vietnamese

Cooking Mama: Wii Cooking Video Game

January 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

When I was in elementary school, my passion for cooking began sprouting.
But Mom said, “get out of the kitchen, stay away from the hot stove.”
If I only had a copy of Cooking Mama.
Testing out the game with my third grade friend, I can see her animated expressions as she wiggled back and forth the Wii [...]

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Tags: Culinary Education · Uncategorized

Knife Skills: Avoiding Cutting Fingers

January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

More Learn to Cook at 5min.com
Continue to trek down the path toward knife mastery, the 5min video displays cutting vegetables without losing your fingers. Main point to consider, always keep your finger nails facing the wall, not the ceiling when cutting.

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Tags: Culinary Education

Food Art: Food Presentation at its best

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Happy New Year!
Food art adds creativity to a dish. From a diver rising above water melon flesh to a guitar pear, hands down, OMGowned has the best food art I have seen.

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Tags: Culinary Education

My Ceramic Knives: Knife Skills

January 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Happy New Year!

Oops, not this type of knife skills! (Please do not attempt at home)

That’s better. A show about knife skills used in Japanese cuisine

Martin Yan demonstrating his knife skills

Often times, details can make a good dish super. This includes having great knife skills.
When I in middle school, I would wake up Saturday [...]

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Tags: Culinary Education