Monthly Archives: February 2009

Rayfil’s YMCA Spoof: Bio rad innovative spoof

Rayfil as Karate Kid Yesterday, I had great surprise. My role as “karate kid” in a YMCA spoof had arrived. Bio Rad, a biotech company, is being innovative by introducing new products using viral videos. The marketing campaigns includes auditions. … Continue reading

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Lee’s Sandwich: Budget Vietnamese sandwich in Tenderloin San Francisco

Lee’s Sandwiches {click for food photo + map} In the seedy Tenderloin district in San Francisco, there are a few great places for sandwiches. Trying to avoid the mile long line at Saigon Sandwich, I hip – hop over to … Continue reading

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Fatburger at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe: hamburger that was underseasoned and underdressed

Fatburger {click for photos + address} Eating a great burger is just like riding Space Mountain roller coaster at Disneyland. First, there is anticipation for something thrilling. The speed, mysterious out of space ambiance, and lively screams add to the … Continue reading

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Forrest Buffet: Harrah’s Buffet Lake Tahoe with prime rib and cocktail shrimp

{Click for more photos + map} “I don’t eat beef!” “I’m a vegetarian!” “Let do Asian tonight!” Like a popular Chinese food dish, my date can sometimes be {sweet} or {sour}. After snowboarding and burning infinite calories on the top … Continue reading

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International House of Pancakse (IHOP): free pancakes for charity

IHOP is teaming up with Children’s Miracle Network for a one day charity event. Each guest will receive a free short stack pancake and will be encouraged to donate proceeds to charity. {Event details} Ends tonight.

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Food Photos: taking good photos

a. Prime rib picture lacking light b. Spinach Salad with great lighting This past Saturday, I attended a class on photography atWolf, a local camera store. Photography translates to “light writer.” I learned more about the how lighting plays a … Continue reading

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Campusfork Food Show Episode #3: Simple Budget Garlic Noodles

Happy Sunday. Enjoy our third Campusfork food show episode. Watch + comment Now Save 80% Off with every order of $25 Gift Certificates. Use code DINE and pay $2 thru 2/28/09.

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Chevy’s Happy Hour: $3 Nachos and $3 Drinks

Now Save 80% Off with every order of $25 Gift Certificates. Use code DINE and pay $2 thru 2/28/09. “More chips and salsa please, whenever you get the chance!” One gentle bite, the thin corn chips shattered. The party train … Continue reading

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Lamb Shoulder and fresh poached shrimp recipe: surf and turf dinner

{Lamb Shoulders} I love rack of lamb. But priced at around $12 per pound, it does not meet my budget. So, I tried lamb shoulder, priced attractively at $3.50 per pound. Simply rub the meat with Dijon mustard and grill … Continue reading

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Mission Street Food: low-down haute cuisine featuring Anthony Myint

Late January, we blogged about Mission Street Food {blog}. Another Mission Street Food SFGate article has surfaced. Chef Anthony Myint is remarkable. He found a Chinese restaurant not in use at night and started creating. Instead of spending money on … Continue reading

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