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Rayfil Wong :: entrepreneur + philosopher- Larry King Sings “Poker Face”Random + funny […]
- Always be a thermostat, Never a thermometer.Always be a thermostat, Never a thermometer. On a chili evening in San Francisco a few weeks ago, I ran into my entrepreneur mentor Galen Yuen. We chatted from 11pm till 5am about entrepreneurship + life. One great lesson I … Continue reading → […]
- Larry King Sings “Poker Face”
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Communist tipping:Cause of bad service
It’s rare that I rant and grunt about restaurants, this is one of those days. Constantly advocating that successful restaurant offer a complete dining experience, few owners have opened their eyes. As a result, a high percentage of restaurants go … Continue reading
Palencia:Filipino food in Castro San Francisco
(photos: Palencia owner,fresh lumpia,noodle,fried banana,guinataang) (video: YouTube with Bourdain eating duck Balut) Growing up in the San Francisco, a handful of my friends were Filipino. My virgin encounter tasting Filipino food was at Jason’s house. Roasted suckling pig created a … Continue reading
Sea Urchin:Japanese for Viagra
(photos: fresh sea urchin from dive, sea urchin 1/2 shell, see urchin roll, video:Ironchef sea urchin battle) “Give me a damm chance, I muttered to myself!” During my college days, this phrase frequently transmitted through my brain waves. Not like … Continue reading
Pinkberry:Just like Hollywood informercials
Read this blog for a preface about Pinkberry. If you have seen me recently, I am getting fat. Swimming at YMCA yesterday, I can see my beer belly protruding. Looking like I swallowed a football, I recently contemplated about get … Continue reading
Grace Bakery:Lady w/ character
After a grease feast at Jack in the Box, I quickly needed to tango with Californian gourmet. A few years ago, I traveled to Paris to play an anxious student. With open ears and mouth, I learned more about why … Continue reading
Jack in the Box: Franchise if you got Bling
(Photos: fried taco, bacon cheeseburger Jr.,stoner video:YouTube) A few years ago, I was stuck in the cubicle working for California Culinary Academy on Polk St. My life sucked. As an admissions rep, I had to call up high school students … Continue reading
Cravery: English Pies in SF
(source: video-Youtube.com) This week, I attended Web 2.0 Expo aka Nerd Fest. Yes, I had Nerd Orgasm. Don’t get me wrong, I love nerds. They out scored me in my SATs during high school and act as the pillar of … Continue reading
Lime Tree: Cheap meal in Sunset San Francisco
60% off Gift Certificates at Restaurant.com. $25.00 Gift Certificates for $4.00 with code FLAVOR. (Ends Today Thursday 4/24/2008) (L-R:roti,corn fritter,beef rendang,Chef Ming,curry noodle) It’s 2am and I am craving Ming’s curry noodle. It’s true though, it is often said that … Continue reading
Bodega Bistro: Hidden Vietnamese Paradise
Now thru April 24th, 60% off Dinner of the Month Club purchase at Restaurant.com. Use code FLAVOR! When I worked for California Culinary Academy recruiting future student chefs, I mastered my way through the authentic eateries in the seedy Tenderloin … Continue reading
Bistro LeZinc: French food in Noe Valley
Parisians are known to be snobby about art,fashion, and especially their food. Two year ago, I traveled to Paris and immersed myself into grand dior of life. To celebrate my birthday this year, I dined at a French bistro in … Continue reading