May 20th, 2009
Have you ever ordered a meal at a Vietnamese restaurant? Not only is it worded in three different languages it is also very confusing. It reminds me of reading lines and lines of computer code. You see the same words in different variations and if the menu didn’t have pictures; it would take even longer to decide what to order.
Now its easy when it comes to ordering because you just use the numbering system rather than try to say what you want. It makes it easy because the person taking your order probably has a limited grasp of the English language. (This goes for most Asian restaurants.)
I noticed that the menu can easily be improved to add efficiency. Instead of a new name for a rice plate or bowl of pho when a different meat, vegetable or side is introduced, why not just... Continue Reading...
Tags: charbroil beef, pho, rice, shredded pork, shrimp paste, vietnamese food
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February 19th, 2009
If you live here in the West Coast, you will be familiar with the burger chain known as In-N-Out. And if you never tried it, make it a must on your next trip out to California.
One of my favorite items to order from In-N-Out, besides their hamburgers, would bee their Animal-style french fries. Ever since I picked up my deep fryer, a Waring Pro DF100, I wanted to start creating some cool french fries recipes and one challenge was to create my own In-N-Out Animal-style fries. On one evening, I set out to create three different types of french fries:
In-N-Out Animal style french fries
Garlic Fries
Here is my recipe for the In-N-Out Animal style french fries:
One onion – sauteed in a sauce pan with butter, black pepper and salt
One potato – cut into strips and put into deep... Continue Reading...
Tags: appetizers, finger foods, food ingredient and recipe, french fries, garlic fries, in-n-out animal style fries
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February 1st, 2009
Whether you eat this for breakfast or any other meal, I have to take claim for the best breakfast sandwich in the world!!! You may have had many, but I do not think you can top my personal concotion. Pictured to your right is my creation and I am here to share with you how to make one so you too can enjoy it.
Ingredients needed:
1 egg
2 strips of bacon
2 pieces of bread
A slice of smoke cheese
This could be the easiest but most tastiest meal you will ever experience and it is so simple to make. All you need is to fry an egg sunny side up first. Then put your two pieces of bread on a the same pan used for the egg. Make sure you get the bread toasted and then add the slice of smoked cheese til it melts. Spread the cheese evenly on the toasted bread and remove from the frying pan. ... Continue Reading...
Tags: best bacon and egg sandiwich, greatest breakfast sandwich, world's greatest breakfast sandwich
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February 1st, 2009
For everyone that loves to eat, now is the chance to explore some fine cuisine in Los Angeles as their is a special promotion where restaurants participate in an event known as Dine LA Week. For two weeks, a host of restaurants in the Los Angeles area offer a fixed menu to choose from to show case each restaurants food. Each meal ranges from $16 to $34 for dinner and a bit less for lunch, depending on the restaurant. Each meal will include the restaurants signature choices of appetizers, entree and dessert. You can find the list of participating restaurants here.
The wife and I decided to check out Roy’s Hawaiiwan Fusion restaurant in Pasadena since we have heard great things about it. Here is a quick breakdown of our experience.
We made reservations for 8:00 PM, Friday night... Continue Reading...
Tags: Dine LA week, food review, Roy's Hawaiian Fusion restaurant, upscale eating
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February 28th, 2008
When I returned from my trip to Taiwan; I was heavily craving for some western food. I mean a large piece of steak, some garlic mashed potatoes and some lobster. I have always wanted to dine at the historically famous The Derby Restaurant in Arcadia, CA. Like always, I show up to a restaurant with no reservations.
The Derby Restaurant is famous in Los Angeles because it is right next to the Santa Anita Race Track and can be considered a landmark restaurant off Huntington Drive. As you enter, you can feel the coziness and historic sense of horse racing throughout. It is definitely a nice place to bring a date to; with its dim lighting and cozy atmosphere.
Being that this was my first time here; I literally did not know what to order but took a stab at the menu.
My wife and I shared... Continue Reading...
Tags: arcadia, horses, los angeles, restaurants, scallops, steak, the derby, western
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