Thursday afternoon, a reporter called me for an interview for South China Morning Post
So on Friday I got my mug + story in the newspaper. I am thankful to get some much needed press for Campusfork.com

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Did someone say free? 5 more days until Long John Silver’s gives out free baja fish taco. {Click here for details}

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Ebeenezer
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In the seedy Wan Chai district in Hong Kong, hundred of people are overflowing from the bars because of a big soccer game aired in the early morning.

I decided to give Ebeneezer another try. This time, I tried the fish curry. Served on a black plastic to go [...]

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Dumpling Yuan

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After investigating Hong Kong food scene for over a month, I have discovered that streets are filled with noodle houses. But, not all are good.
A local friend introduced me to Dumpling Yuan, a dumpling house located near Lan Kwai Fong specializing in this popular dish. Arriving [...]

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Disney never stops to extend its product line. And now, kids can wake up to eggs shaped in Mickey Mouse ears. Awe… how cute!!!

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Often times, I find it easy to focus on the success of someone remarkable without remembering the hardships that they endured to get there. Nobu is one of those guys.
CNN Money wrote a great article about Nobu detailing his experience surviving bankruptcy and a restaurant fire.
The article highlights Nobu’s [...]

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Heartless, an animated song by Kayne West, features Campbell’s Pepper Pot Soup as a product placement.
Watch the Heartless video and jump to 1:35.
Food product placement is nothing new to Hollywood. While working for Anheuser Busch Budweiser in 2001, I worked in marketing campaigns including Rush Hour 2. A Budweiser banner was on top of [...]

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My Top 3 Dump Lines
1. “The bad economy forced me to layoff my job as your boyfriend.”
2. “It’s not you, it’s me.”
3. “I need to to find the meaning of life.”
Zagat, the popular restaurant guide, is now creating buzz with a guide book that rates the best places to dump your significant other. (Read ABC [...]

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Open Table, a restaurant reservation website may look to seek an IPO (Initial Public Offering). (Read CNET article)
While Open Table has scaled to international cities such as Hong Kong, I think that the website will have a hard time maintaining growth. The site mainly caters to a niche type of client, mainly [...]

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Past Sunday, I was entertained by great food commercials for the Superbowl. Comment on your favorite!

Doritos Power of Crunch

Budlight Conan O Brien Swedish

Pepsi Refresh Anthem

Free Doritos

Pepsi Max I’m Good

Budlight meeting

Denny’s “Thug”

Coca-Cola Avatar

Miller’s One Second Ad

Coca-Cola Heist

Budlight Lime Sphere Summer

Budweiser Clydesdale Generations

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Reaching into the archives, Superbowl Commercials in 2007 rocked the house.
The Budlight commercial with the face slap is a classic.
Many of the commercials are food related. Many food commercials do not even highlight the food products but instead simply entertain.

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Funny Doritos Super Bowl Commercial – 2009

Taco Bell Super Bowl Commercial -2008
As much as I enjoy watching football, the creative Super Bowl commercials are what I look forward to. According to recent article in Forbes titled “Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads,” many of the companies hope to create buzz. (note: Forbes article showcase [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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“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 [...]

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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.

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