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Entries from November 2009

Bizarre foods: Cod Roe at Santa Ramen in San Mateo

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments

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I am a ramen whore, what can I say.
Ramen is my choice for comfort food. Slurping noodles bathing in a savory broth just makes my day.
On a recent visit to Santa Ramen which I consider one of the top ramen restaurants in the Bay Area, [...]

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Best Food Commercial of the Year: Jack in the Box Bowl Hair Cut Commercial

November 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Jack in the Box does it again. Another entertaining and funny commercial. Check out the black guy at the end of the commercial, his expression is priceless.

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Funny Cereal Flow Chart: What Should I Eat?

November 28th, 2009 · No Comments

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Just a humorous take on how to select your favorite cereal.
Raisin Bran is top on my list.
Note: thanks to Nick Leung from Feedbackjar for source.

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Best Budget Sandwich in downtown San Francisco: Toaster Oven

November 26th, 2009 · No Comments

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I am very particular about my sandwiches, very few do it right. The Toaster Oven is my top budget sandwich place in downtown San Francisco. Lightly toasted bread marries a core group of fresh ingredients.
The turkey sandwich is a winner. But the bbq [...]

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Top Cafe in San Francisco Sunset District: Java Beach at the Zoo

November 25th, 2009 · No Comments

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Before I entered Java Beach at the Zoo, I expected beach dudes and Baywatch Pamela Andersen look a likes sipping coffee.
“Whatsup dude! Surf’s Up!” I was wrong. But I did find a great hidden gem.
A few things make up a superb café experience and Java Beach [...]

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Indian Taco Truck Curry Up Now Headed for San Francisco

November 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Dosa Truck Video
Burritos filled with chicken tikka masala and biryani. I’m there. Read the full article on Indian Taco Truck.
First we had the Korean Kogi taco truck.
Lets also not forget about Kung Fu taco truck as well.
I like the taco trucks since it gives entrepreneurs a smart way to test out their menu [...]

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Bagels and Lox

November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Lox

Originally uploaded by John Baird

Bagels and lox is a great pair.
Chewy bread complimented by savory sea sweet notes from smoked salmon. The sweet onions rounds out the dish.

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Egg

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

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Originally uploaded by 你们可以忽略我

Just a cute pick giving eggs emotion.

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Vegetarian Sushi Cake

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Vegetarian Sushi Cake

Originally uploaded by Whipped Bakeshop

My dream bday cake!

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sushi

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

sushi mosaic

Originally uploaded by yoshiko314

I pick tomago (egg omelette)!

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Cone Pizza!

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Cone Pizza!

Originally uploaded by superlocal

Korea has a new hit, Cone Pizza.

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Pepsi Commercial: Godfather girl

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

A classic and funny Pepsi commercial.

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Top 2 Must Eat Ramen Places in San Francisco Bay Area: Santa Ramen and Santouka

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments

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Great ramen can make a boring day spectacular.
Santa ramen features a milky pork broth with nutty notes that whets my appetite. You’re in control in terms of adding topping from my favorite fish roe to fried garlic.
Upon arriving, caress the bowl and gently slurp the noodles [...]

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#1 Sign of fresh fish: a moving head

November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

“We have fresh fish today. Moving head, very very good!”
Different cultures in the culinary world define “fresh” seafood especially fish in different terms.
For American restaurants, fresh salmon means fish that is flash frozen. In the Chinese cuisine, they take it to another notch.
Visit top rate Chinese Seafood restaurant such as Koi Palace, fresh [...]

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Hinamatsuri sushi

November 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Hinamatsuri sushi

Originally uploaded by bananagranola

A restaurant can differentiate itself by serving sushi in a different form.
This looks great.

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Ten Smelly Foods From Asia

November 13th, 2009 · No Comments

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I ate the most stinky food in my life at Katana Ya, a ramen restaurant in San Francisco last year. The fermented squid has a strong sharp taste.
Readers, what is the most stinkiest food you have eaten?
note: Thanks to Travis Darrow for the source

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Subway Super Marketing: the story behind the successful $5 Foot Long

November 12th, 2009 · No Comments

Read the Accidental marketing Hero behind the $5 Foot Long
I was in charge of selling a Hawaiian BBQ franchise a few years ago. After being in the restaurant industry all my life, I would say that Subway is great franchise especially for first time franchise owners for 3 main reasons.
#1 Temperature.
Subway sandwiches are served [...]

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