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Entries from July 2009

Future of Food: Free Documentary on Hulu.com

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Note.
+Hulu.com works only in USA, sorry to our viewers in Asia. Those not living in USA can watch clips from Youtube
Review.
Aside from a commentator that makes me fall asleep half way through the documentary, the film is very informational. This makes me think twice about the food and I and to start question [...]

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Toast: Great breakfast restaurant in Navato, California

July 31st, 2009 · No Comments

Toast
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I couldn’t wait any longer, the creamy elements had dripped down the corner of my right lips. I was lusting for more, the running vibrant yolks just literally hugged my stomach and the salt crystals just made my palate dance to a reggae beat.
Arriving at food orgasm is rare, [...]

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Neway CEO Karaoke Sugar St: Singing and buffet in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

July 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Neway CEO Karaoke
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When Michelle’s birthday came around, she choose to party Hong Kong style.
“Karaoke time!”
Arriving at the lobby of Neway CEO Karaoke in Causeway Bay, I was escorted by polite staff members to our singing room. The room was big enough to comfortably fit around twenty people. [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Restaurant Du Lac Bleu: Nutty Clay Pot in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

July 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Restaurant Du Lac Bleu
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There are a few must eat dishes in Hong Kong and clay pot is one of them. Clay pot is a type of cooking in which the food is cooked well… in clay pots. The culinary art comes into play with temperature control, freshness of [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Zuma: Great Japanese Sunday brunch in Central district Hong Kong in Landmark

July 28th, 2009 · No Comments

Zuma
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On a sunny after noon, a group of friends went to Zuma for their remarkable Japanese brunch buffet. Located in posh Central district in Landmark building, just the perfect touch of elegance and sophistication heighten the senses.
A spiral staircase will warp you to a full bar upstairs.

The minimalist décor [...]

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Tags: Japanese

Lao Mein Sapachi: Great pork ramen in Causeway Bay Hong KOng

July 27th, 2009 · No Comments

Lao Mein Sapachi
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On a bustling day in Hong Kong, after rushing to catch the next MTR and weaving through the sea of people, there is not betting than comfort food. Eugene Pak, my local food guide, introduced me to Lao Mein Sapachi.
Skipping through a tight staircase, the ramen house [...]

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Tags: Japanese

Walmart serves frog legs in Shenzhen China

July 25th, 2009 · No Comments

While in Shenzhen, China I visited a Wal Mart. If yourre a business owner and want to reach critical mass in China, one important key is to localize the product line and Wal Mart has just done that.
Swimming in a pool of red blood, the frog legs are just one example. The frog [...]

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MOS Burger: Japanese burger in Hong Kong

July 25th, 2009 · No Comments

MOS Burger
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I have been to Tokyo, but never tried the popular Japanese burger chain MOS (Mountain, Ocean, Sun). So when I found out they had a restaurant outlet in Hong Kong, I dashed over for a quick taste.
The rice patty burger with thinly sliced beef was tasty, but nothing [...]

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Tags: American · Fast Food · Hong Kong

Please control your HOT DOG: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into home

July 21st, 2009 · No Comments

“Honey, help me get the hot dog out of the garage door!”
Latest news, Oscar Mayer Wiener mobile crashes into home. Talk about having a bad day. (Read Full Article)

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Tags: American

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant: Pork Ramen with butter in Exchange Square Central Hong Kong

July 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant
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Known as a popular ramen place, Sapporo Japanese Restaurant sits firmly on Exchange Square in Central district Hong Kong. One step into the restaurant, the signs of a good ramen places are evident.
The loud slurps from noodles to aromatic smells from pork bones brewing in the broth.
Soft [...]

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Tags: Hong Kong · Japanese

Tsui Wah Restaurant: Best place for munchies after clubbing in Lan Kwai Fong Central District Hong Kong

July 17th, 2009 · No Comments

TsuiWah Restaurant
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Lets get one thing clear, not everything in Hong Kong is good. I have had my share of bad meal. Bad means anything from bad service to below par food. To expand a little more, the food just does not have the right flavor or texture [...]

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Tags: Chinese · Hong Kong

Mix Shake Stir: Recipes from Danny Meyer’s Acclaimed New York City Restaurants

July 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Mix Shake Stir: Recipes from Danny Meyer’s Acclaimed New York City Restaurants

“I spent over two hundred dollars on drinks alone in Hong Kong!”
I recently came back form a two month tasting trip in Hong Kong. After looking at my expenses, I calculated that I spent over two hundred dollars in drinks. In Hong [...]

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Tags: Beverages

Annie Chun’s Rice Express: Black pearl and multi grain rice

July 16th, 2009 · No Comments

Annie Chun’s Rice Express: Black pearl and multi grain rice
www.anniechun.com

During my two month stay in Hong Kong, I lost a total of twenty pounds. Much of that is due to proper diet and exercise.
When I returned back to San Francisco, I wanted to keep my weight off. Tom Walton from Fortune PR sent [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Hui Lau Shan Healthy Dessert: Great mango coconut drink in Hong Kong

July 15th, 2009 · No Comments

Hui Lau Shan
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Not only is it hot in Hong Kong, it is humid. Don’t be surprised if after walking around for about fifteen minutes, thirst attacks suddenly. So, here is the situation. With a wet back and thirst up your alley, hip hop over to Hui Lau Shan [...]

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Tags: Beverages · Chinese · Hong Kong

Modern Toilet: Toilet Theme restaurant serves curry in a toilet serve ware in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Modern Toilet
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“What goes in must come out!”

So there I was, eating curry in a serve ware shaped as a toilet. I had finally arrived, Modern Toilet: a novelty restaurant with a toilet theme. While most Westerners would find the theme disturbing, the Chinese find it playful and creative.

Hip [...]

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Tags: Hong Kong

Chi Ji: Moist Pigs Feet and Fried Fish Ball for Lunch in Causeway Bay Hong Kong

July 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Chi Ji
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After living in Hong Kong for one month, I noticed that I have been losing around fifteen pounds despite hip hopping down the path of gluttony. One major is reason is what I eat. Gone are the days of cheese, heavy sauces, and the use of butter [...]

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Tags: Chinese

Sai Kung Seafood: fresh swimming seafood in Hong Kong

July 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Sai Kung
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The Americans and Chinese have a contrasting view on the term “fresh seafood.” Americans purchase a salmon fillet at the super market that has been fresh frozen and call that fresh. Instead, the Chinese take it to another level.
Fresh Seafood = seafood swimming live in a tank
In [...]

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Tags: Hong Kong · Seafood