tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39313030224014549162024-03-13T09:36:38.819-07:00The Foodie NaziI live to eat, not eat to live...in the world of a foodie naziAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-40243790076016457722014-08-01T18:25:00.000-07:002014-08-01T18:33:53.282-07:00Rakuen's NEW Menu PreviewEven though I don't live in downtown, I would consider <a href="http://www.rakuenlounge.com/">Rakuen</a> to be the definition of my "neighborhood bar." It's one of those places that has it all - comfortable atmosphere, delicious drinks, music at the right time, fabulous people, and most importantly, GRINDZ. I am happy to announce that starting today, August 1st, Rakuen is officially opening up their new menu featuring some very tasty bites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dynamite Oysters. Perfect amount of spiciness and flavor. It's so tender, you hardly have to chew.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kirin beer-soaked chicken. Perfect pupu to go with your beer (Kirin of course)!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy Korean style chicken wings. Let's be honest here, I could eat these all night long.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uni pasta. If you are an uni lover like me, this is the perfect dish for you! No sharing needed - one portion is good all to yourself!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If you didn't get your oyster fix after trying the dynamite ones, order the fried version too! Just as savory! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last but not least, dessert. Homemade vanilla ice cream Guinness beer floats. I'm not a beer person nor a sweet tooth, but I must admit, the end product is pretty damn good! </td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-11844934192315728552013-12-31T13:55:00.004-08:002014-01-02T17:19:14.507-08:00Mochitsuki - New Year's Japanese Tradition<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Hawai'i is great because there are so many different cultures and traditions that get passed down from generation to generation. Mochitsuki, also known as mochi pounding, is a Japanese annual tradition that happens during the New Year. Family and friends of all ages get together for this fun-filled, hard-working celebration. I am very honored to be a part of this Komenaka family tradition every year.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First, rice is washed and soaked overnight. Right before the pounding starts, it gets put into this wooden steamer called a "seiro." </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next, the rice gets dumped into a stone pot.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once the rice is inside, it must be quickly "grinded" and mushed together before it stars cooling. Usually it takes three people for this step.<i><br /></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Next the pounding process begins. Anyone of all-ages can do this part. Two people get into a rhythm and take turns pounding the rice until it becomes a nice, smooth mochi texture.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, even I can do it :p<br />
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The last stage of the pounding process is a one-man show where there is a "turn" between every pound. The turner is very important in the whole mochi pounding process to keep everyone consistent and on the right page. He is kind of like the "team captain." He also says when the mochi is done and let's everyone know when they should stop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The size of the mochi depends on how it will be eaten. If in ozoni (mochi soup), it will be smaller. If to eat plain it can be larger. They are even stuffed with an (black bean) or even peanut butter.</td></tr>
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Also enjoy fried with a little bit of sugar, shoyu, or even butter. Akemashite omedetogozaimasu (Happy New Year)!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-373573665478100492013-11-26T12:51:00.000-08:002013-11-26T12:51:24.463-08:00Chefs for HopeIt's been a while since I did a foodie blog, but am inspired and determined to post something once a week. I thought Chefs for Hope: A Fundraiser for Haiyan Relief Effort would be a great start to this goal. <br /><br />As everyone knows, a devastating typhoon disaster happened in Haiyan, Philippines. Living in Hawai'i this kind of disaster hits so close to home, and it's incredible how everyone comes together to help in any way that they can. Last night, 34 of Hawai'i's top chefs participated in an event to help this cause. In a matter of just a couple weeks, Chef Chai organized this amazing affair where 100% of the proceeds went to the Salvation Army Haiyan Relief Fund. <br /><br />The participating restaurants and vendors included: 12th Ave Grill, Alan Wong's, the Beachhouse at the Moana, Café Laufer, Centerplate, d.k Steakhouse, HASR Bistro, Hawaiian Spring Water, Hiroshi's, Japengo, JJ Bistro & French Pastry, Kakaako Kitchen, La Tour Cafe, Mariposa, Michel's at the Colony Surf, Morimoto, Nico's, Nori's, Ola at the Turtle Bay Resort, Paradise Beverages, Poke Stop, Rakuen Sushi Bar/Mercury Pub, Roy's, SALT, Sansei Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Side Street Inn, Southern Wine & Spirits, Tango Contemporary Café, The Pacific Club and World Sake Imports Beverages.<br /><br />Today I will showcase my top 3 restaurant faves of the night (in no particular order).<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On top of all the restaurants, wine, beer, and sake were all served.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st fave - <a href="http://www.dksteakhouse.com/">d.k. Steak House's</a> infamous dungeness crab ramen with asian truffle broth. You can never go wrong with this dish!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd fave - <a href="http://rakuenlounge.com/">Rakuen's</a> sashimi. Anthony was very generous to serve 3 different types for the night: Hamachi, Salmon, and Ahi. Very popular, fresh, melt-in-yo-mouth, and such a great hit!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, <a href="http://vintagecave.com/">Vintage Cave's</a> mushroom parmesan soup topped with truffle oil. So deeeelish, I seriously couldn't get enough of this. I guess I'll just have to go to the restaurant someday to get more ;)<br /><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the newest photobooth contraptions joined in too - Timestoppers Hawai'i! So awesome. Check out the real deal here: <a href="http://www.timestoppershawaii.com/cfh/056">http://www.timestoppershawaii.com/cfh/056</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-82914087091406686142013-02-05T15:14:00.000-08:002013-02-05T15:17:32.941-08:00Filipino Longanisa SausageSausage is one of those foods where some people are super skeptical about because who knows what the heck is in it. I, personally am not a huge fan, although there are a handful of ones that I'd eat, such as Vienna, Portugese, and Lup Cheong (Chinese). There is one in particular that's my fave, and most complicated to cook, which is called Longanisa. <br />
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Longanisa is a filipino style sausage that comes in different styles and brands. I have not tried them all yet but so far my go-to is the Pampanga's Sweet Hamonado one, which you can find in most Asian stores in the refrigerated section. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purchase the one on the right (red label).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In a pot, completely cover sausage with water (1-2 inches) & boil until all water evaporates (about 30-40 minutes).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When water is almost gone, poke sausages with fork so oils come out. Fry sausauges in the same pot until crispy, or your liking.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pairs nicely with mimosas or bloody marys, and kimchi fried rice :)</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-69685803521623815232012-10-23T17:56:00.001-07:002012-10-23T18:01:01.704-07:00doggie TREATS!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jack, the family dog, turns 13 this year and for his birthday I decided to homemake dog treats for my first time. I researched online (bullwrinkle.com) and found something that sounded yummy, yet simple to make, then turned it into my own concoction:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif';"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Recipe makes 2 pans - good enough for your dog, and then some!</span></span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-35300289524727620702012-04-21T15:26:00.001-07:002012-04-21T15:26:36.800-07:00KCC Farmers MarketOne of the great things about Hawaii is that they have a lot of land, which means many farms, fresh food & produce. I haven't been to a farmers market since I left the Bay Area, known for their street shows and markets, so I was excited to learn that Hawaii has some mean ones as well!<br />
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The <a href="http://kapiolani.hawaii.edu/object/farmersmarket.html">KCC farmers market</a> is the first one I've been to in Hawaii, and I have to admit that it's going to be a tough one to beat! They have everything from fresh farm produce, from farm to table, onolicious drinks & smoothies, lots & lots of food vendors, flowers, and more! And it's in a perfect location because you can park at KCC, go on the Diamond Head hike across the street, then come back to all the goodness food as an incentive (which is what I did)! Here's a peak of just some of the amazingness they have!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pineapple Smoothie - Hits the spot especially after a morning workout!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kukui Sausage Co - many different types of flavors!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can either get it with or without the bun.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We tried the kim chee sausage - soooo good!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally! I've always wanted to try this place! I saw them on TV shows before.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheesy grits - $6</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corn & crab chowder from the Hawaiian Chili Co.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, the food of the day is...Yogurt cheese (garlic herb flavor) from Naked Cow Dairy - soooo creamy, it literally just melts in your mouth! It's funny cuz I literally just bookmarked this place the other day to go here (located in Waianae) but good thing they were at the farmers market in town! </td></tr>
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<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-34913590703388116912012-02-08T12:03:00.000-08:002012-02-09T00:31:23.866-08:00Calling all E6'ers & above to Mongolian BBQ!If you are or know someone who's in the military that's an E6 or higher rank, I highly recommend Kaneohe Marine Base's Mongolian BBQ every Wednesday and Friday nights at the Officer's Club. This unique experience was seriously one of the best I've ever had. There are many different stations with all raw food. You put everything in a bowl, create your own marinade, give it to the chef's to cook, and voila! Let me explain through pictures...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First you start off at the noodle/veggie station. I didn't opt for a noodle dish, so just filled up on won bok, mushrooms, eggplant, and zucchini. Keep in mind everything is raw, even the noodles. They had every kind of veggie you can think of from onions, cabbage, even baby corn!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then you go to the protein station, where there's all kinds of meat including chicken, pork, beef, seafood, fish, even scallops & mussels!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the protein station....they even had ham & squid!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The next station was kind of random if you wanted to include stuff like pineapple and bamboo shoot in your dish.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the next station there was cilantro, peppers, grated garlic, etc.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My bowl of raw goodness...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then you get to the sauce & topping station, where there's tons & tons of different sauces, such as oyster, garlic, ginger, house-made, brown sugar, sea-salt, hot-sauce, etc. You create your own marinade here.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fun part - watching your creation get cooked!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After that, you can add last minute sauce touches...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The last station is all you can eat rice - regular or fried - put that on your plate, and voilaaaaa! Final presentation: fried rice, beef with won bok, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, topped with fried egg and oyster, garlic, brown sugar marinade :)<br />
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Notes: Eggs are free. You can tell them how you want it to be cooked. Price is measured upon weight. My bowl was less than $10. Next time I'd like to put my cooked food in a bowl with the rice on the bottom, meat in the middle, and runny egg on the top (Korean style'ish). </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-15911465122879910742012-01-25T14:41:00.000-08:002012-01-25T14:41:58.477-08:00Bogart's Cafe in HawaiiSince my move back home, I've been looking for a go-to all day, anytime restaurant. Someplace that's good for breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner, or just a snack...and I think I finally found it! I've been here twice now in just the past week and loved everything I've ordered so far.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">delicious dungenous crab and avocado sandwich, served with baked kettle chips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ham eggs benedict with truffle flavor hollandaise sauce & home fries</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bagel works - spinach bagel, sundried tomato cream cheese spread, alfalfa sprouts, capers, and tomatoes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my very first acai bowl ever! - acai berry smoothie, granola, strawberries, blueberries, bananas drizzled with honey</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-77721341223780340052011-12-21T12:45:00.000-08:002011-12-21T12:45:50.322-08:00Palm Springs EATSPalm Springs, also known as "the desert," surprisingly has a few pretty good restaurants to eat at. Three fabulous ones that stood out to me were walking distance from the cute, modern hotel called <a href="http://www.alcazarpalmsprings.com/">Alcazar</a> which I stayed at.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was told that <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tylers-burgers-palm-springs">Tyler's</a> has the best burgers ever! They also had the best chicken salad sandwich ever! It came with a berry jam that is to-die-for!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tyler's cheese burger slider - only $3 - the beef is delivered fresh daily from an organic farm nearby</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://birbapalmsprings.com/">Birba</a>, a cute, dim-light, fancy pizzeria was right downstairs of the hotel. The burrata plate was amazing & came with an eggplant tapenade spread.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheesy breadcrumb goodness stuffed artichoke </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">prosciutto pizza</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">berry tart with vanilla ice cream</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cheekysps.com/">Cheeky's</a>, also right downstairs of the hotel had amazing morning drinks - bloody mary in a boot glass & different flavors of mimosas (mango & tangerine)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">from L to R - truffle hash browns, bacon flight, cheese scramble, cheese biscuit, maple sausage, orange waffles</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bacon flight consisted of 5 different flavors of bacon, such as apple, maple, & jalapeno</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-50288877017124802502011-12-06T15:38:00.000-08:002011-12-06T15:38:50.349-08:00swan oyster depot<a href="http://swanoysterdepotsf.com/">Swan Oyster Depot</a> is known for their daily variety of fresh seafood from lobster, scallops, and even live uni! WHAT WHAT! The hole-in-the-wall is made up of one long countertop that can fit about 20-25 guests, showcasing in the window all of their seafood for the day. The line is always long and if you go on a Saturday, the wait is probably atleast an hour, but it is definitely worth it! You are allowed to have a drink (or bottle for that matter) while standing in line. The staff is all super friendly. Hurry - GO!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">door to heaven</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fresh clam chowder - you could literally taste the clam juices</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">combination seafood salad with dungenous crab, large & small shrimp - served with a louie dressing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3 different kinds of oysters (they have a lot more to choose from!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is in Miami, Florida @ <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/puerto-sagua-restaurant-miami-beach">Puerto Sagua</a> - oxtail stew, black beans, plantains, & rice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">empanadas in Miami</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cuban sandwich</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on Miss Crown Princess - bangers & mash, an English lunch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I had a cheese plate everyday on board!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and we had this pretty much everyday for breakfast too - lox, cream cheese bagel</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">conch in Roatan, Honduras - texture super chewy, made with garlic/butter sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">most unique/weird thing eaten - WILD IGUANA - made pulled/shredded style & didn't have much taste since iguanas are vegetarians</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving lobster dinner on board</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">veal with mushrooms, gravy, & truffle mash at Sabastini's on board </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">more cheese!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one of the specialty drinks in a crooked glass. My fav drink is the sangria with lychee & passion fruit flavors (not pictured).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Infamous salmon wrapped with banana leaves, served with a to-die-for garlicy cilantro sauce.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dungenous crab pad thai. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy eggplant.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linguini prawns served with parmesan cheese & scallops</td></tr>
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<ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Breakfast Sandwich @ Lou’s Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dungenous Crab Eggs Benedict @ Zazie’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Longanisa @ Mercury Lounge</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Crawfish Beignets @ Brenda’s French Soul Food</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese @ Circa</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Porchetta Sandwich @ Roli Roti Stand Ferry Building Farmer’s Market</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Egg Salad Sandwich Crepe @ Sophie’s Crepes</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Homemade Udon @ Sanuki Udon</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chicken Sandwich @ Saigon Sandwich</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Shanghai Dumplings @ Shanghai Dumpling King</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pho Ga @ Turtle Tower</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Prime Rib @ House of Prime Rib</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sashimi Platter @ Tekka</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bakudan Roll @ Ebisu</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cheese & Salumi Platter @ Amelie</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Soondubu @ My Tofu House</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chan Pad Poo @ Marnee Thai</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tonkotsu Ramen @ Izakaya Sozai</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Garlic noodles & roasted crab @ Thanh Long</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Grass-fed Burger @ Nopa</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dungenous Crab Risotto @ Ducca</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">7 Courses of Beef @ Anh Hong</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Garlic Basa @ Marnee Thai</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Rotisserie Chicken @ Limon Rotisserie</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Home-made Tofu @ Eiji</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Shio Ramen @ Santouka</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Orenchi Ramen @ Orenchi</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Kobe Beef Shabu Shabu @ Shabuway</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Bisque @ Sauce</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Flatbread Pizza @ Nopa</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Raw Oysters @ Elite Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Burrata @ Pizzeria Delfina</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spicy Chive & Pork Dumplings @ Shanghai Dumpling King</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cheese Grits @ Brenda’s French Soul Food</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mushroom Truffle Eggs Benedict @ Mission Beach Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Short Ribs @ Hukilau</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Short Ribs Hash @ Mission Beach Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pho Bo Kho @ Golden King Vietnamese Restaurant</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Caesar Salad @ Butterfly</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Short Ribs @ Butterfly</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Roasted Bone Marrow @ Chez Papa Bistrot</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mac & Cheese @ Mission Cheese</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Smoke Bomb @ Ace Wasabi</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Aged Gouda @ Cowgirl Creamery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Biscuits @ Elite Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pot Roast @ Park Chow</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Lemon Cookie Ice Cream @ Three Twins</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Grasshopper Ice Cream @ Mitchell’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Korean Tacos @ Hukilau</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Crab Sandwich @ Crazy Crab’z Stand Giant’s Stadium</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Clam Chowder @ Beach Chalet</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Menage A Trois Sandwich @ Ike’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">BBQ Ribs @ Gorilla BBQ</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Brisket @ Tommy’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Salmon @ Thai House Express</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Artichoke Bisque @ Caprice</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mussels @ Catch</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tri-Tip Sandwich @ Buckhorn Grill</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Clam Chowder Bread Bowl @ Boudin</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Burger @ Namu</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict @ The Butler & The Chef Bistro</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Natural Viagra @ Yamasho</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spoonful of Happiness @ Koo</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Beef Tongue @ Halu</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chicken Eggs Benedict @ Ella’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Prosciutto Pie Pizza @ Pizzeria Delfina</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">White Wave Walu @ Rocketfish</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Meatballs @ Vin Club</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dave’s Legacy Roll @ Sushi Bistro</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Deviled Eggs @ Elite Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Crab Cream Croquettes @ Izakaya Sozai</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Potato Leek Soup @ Bushi-Tei</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Filo Dough Specialty @ <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-mediterranee-san-francisco-2#hrid:c8-tdlUK8nIO6mzJMBBtHg/src:self"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">La Mediterranee </span></a> </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Lobster Roll @ Woodhouse Fish Company</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mac & Cheese @ Delessio Market & Bakery</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Vegetarian Sandwich @ Caffe Trieste</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Uni Rissoto @ Ozumo</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Brazillian BBQ @ Espetus Churrascaria</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Hamachi Mango Roll @ Ariake Japanese Restaurant</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sisig Nachos @ Mercury</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Murghi Korma Shahi @ Shalimar</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Naked Lobster Roll @ Old Port Lobster Shack</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pho Bo Kho @ Pho Huynh Hiep 2</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chicken Katsu Curry with Cheese @ Volcano</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Greek Plate @ Café Francisco</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Miso Ramen @ Sapporo-Ya</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Carne Asada Pie @ Chile Pies & Ice Cream</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Galbi @ Muguboka Restaurant</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Coconut Pudding @ Purple Kow</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cauliflower Truffle Crème Brule @ Twenty Five Lusk</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spicy Beef Pho @ Darren’s Café</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mussels @ Cha Cha Cha’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Duck Fried Rice @ King of Thai</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">House Noodles @ Craw Station</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">The Stage Coach @ Fondue Cowboy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Shrimp With Garlic Butter @ Craw Station</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Shrimp @ Cha Cha Cha’s</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dry Fried Chicken Wings @ San Tung</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tatter Tots @ Butter</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Live Scallop @ Ebisu</li>
</ol>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-65738865053210351702011-10-18T11:58:00.000-07:002011-10-18T11:58:51.925-07:00Craw Station<a href="http://www.crawstation.com/">Craw Station</a> is known for their Vietnamese / NOLA style seafood boils, consisting of crawfish, dungenous crab, shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, and their infamous house noodles. You get to choose what type of seafood you want, with what sauce (cajun, no spice, garlic butter, or lemon pepper), and what spiciness (none, mild, medium, dangerous).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">house noodles - garlic, butter, topped with tobiko</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1 lb each of crawfish, shrim, and clams - technically you're suppose to pour it all out on the table, but we decided to leave it in the bags</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crawfish - cajun sauce, mild</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXlKWwH83OBvOPl73K1VJH6gAoRJqv6TVpIR1VStN7IuRNKPxBQ2vHwWEmZuIP5EZgcnXmfvsp3upU67ndH4UtOngeLF6ne7GVihotUxd-UBafvOkifMoxepdFsuL4yKi43Rc5-ZX48I/s1600/craw4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXlKWwH83OBvOPl73K1VJH6gAoRJqv6TVpIR1VStN7IuRNKPxBQ2vHwWEmZuIP5EZgcnXmfvsp3upU67ndH4UtOngeLF6ne7GVihotUxd-UBafvOkifMoxepdFsuL4yKi43Rc5-ZX48I/s320/craw4.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shrimp - lemon pepper sauce, mild</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPgMCoxxBcQJlz2kdEugMKh6fgERAFV0wpw0OGCNgmslyuC7AX2_VdbSst73YIZ4bcB4FpFVWWL7RwxJiWOY_jZd9jy5x6Wv7wv7SKj_BsK9sJOPFUlAt7aEaq_XaBnU7XIAdt4USvCk/s1600/craw5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPgMCoxxBcQJlz2kdEugMKh6fgERAFV0wpw0OGCNgmslyuC7AX2_VdbSst73YIZ4bcB4FpFVWWL7RwxJiWOY_jZd9jy5x6Wv7wv7SKj_BsK9sJOPFUlAt7aEaq_XaBnU7XIAdt4USvCk/s320/craw5.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">clams - garlic butter sauce, mild</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-9586013420977986602011-10-17T14:06:00.000-07:002011-10-17T14:06:21.222-07:0025 Lusk<a href="http://www.25lusk.com/index.html">25 Lusk</a> is one of the newest hip restaurants/bars in the city. They are known for their sophisticated architecture and ambiance. You feel like you are a princess dining there. Over the past few months, they've been awarded Top Ten Local Hot Spots, Best New Restaurant, and one of the Top Hot Spot Restaurants in the United States. They have esquisite, top-notch food & wine, and I feel honored to have been able to dine at a place like this.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahi sashimi appetizer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lobster with caviar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pork belly on sweet mashed potato</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese & onion ravioli</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">scallop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">wagyu ribeye - todiefor!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">salmon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">prawns</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cauliflower & truffles creme brulee - one of my favorite dishes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">japanese pepper grits</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">complimentary chocolate strawberries</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese plate</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dessert sampler</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-83165207938143770162011-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:002011-10-11T11:26:39.837-07:00San Diego eats!I'm pretty impressed that San Diego has so many unique eateries that I haven't tried before. In over 3 days, I ate some of the greatest things of my life.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thetrailseatery.com/">Trail's Eatery</a> - Heard about this place through the tv show called Restaurant Impossible. I was impressed - the food was great & so was the service! The pulled pork sando was delish. Homemade poppy seed dressing & croutons on salad were phenom!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.philsbbq.net/">Phil's BBQ</a> - One of the most popular restaurants in SD! If you go during prime time, the wait is atleast an hour to order. They have the best fall off the bone baby back ribs in the city! Your meal comes with 2 sides - we picked fries & beans.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the onion rings are so huge & to-die-for! They are served with buttermilk sauce.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barbasic.com/">Basic</a> - It's a bar that serves pizza...REALLY good thin crust pizza! This was one of my favs & the best pizza I ever had in my life! The right side has mashed potatoes & bacon on it with a garlic, parmesan white sauce. I want to go back to SD just for this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Diego, home of carne asada fries. Topped with everything you can think of from beans to sour cream to salsa to meat & cheese. This one is from <a href="http://www.freshmxnfood.com/">Fresh MXN Foods.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, this BLT thin bagel sando is from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/einstein-bros-bagels-san-diego-3#hrid:wCQNL5roYfjfoqoYFrRPjQ/src:self">Einstein Bros Bagels</a>, a popular bagel chain. I wish they had a place like this in SF.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-24944759947467470222011-09-26T12:26:00.000-07:002011-09-26T12:43:27.042-07:00Marin French Cheese Company tour<a href="http://www.marinfrenchcheese.com/">Marin French Cheese Company</a>, located in Petaluma, California near the coast, is a beautiful property with a quaint cheese factory, a large picnic area, & a crystal clear lake. The actual cheese factory is small, but they produce large amounts of brie-like cheese every week. I got to learn about the processing, aging, and how to eat it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the cheese refrigerator</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">before we went into the actual factory, we had to be covered from head to toe - hair nets, mouth & nose, body suit, & booties</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese fermentation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">there are different stages of fermentation, multiple rooms, & unique flavors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you can see the rind growing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fully grown rind & definitely edible</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese makers at work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our tasting - 7 different variations of fermentation stages starting from top left</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">all of the ones we tried in the above picture<br />
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The most interesting thing I learned is that many people think the rind is the most moldy part, however, the mold (cheese) grows from inside out, so the actual cheese in the middle is the moldiest!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-69379295049929422452011-09-12T10:47:00.000-07:002011-09-12T10:47:59.721-07:00Hukilau Poke Festival<a href="http://pokefest.com/">Hukilau's poke festival</a> in San Francisco is something I look forward to every year. This year, they celebrated their 10th year & I feel honored to have been to 8 of them! The poke fest is known for their infamous spam musubi eating contest - whoever can eat the most in 3 minutes. And of course, the poke contest where restaurant chefs create their best poke platter. This year, restaurants such as Butterfly, Ozumo, The Slanted Door, and Pacific Catch participated in the contest. 3 'celebrity' judges, as well as one 'normal' person, ME :) got to judge the poke on its taste, originality, & presentation. <a href="http://www.dahukilau.com/">http://www.dahukilau.com/</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahi with wonton chips & nori</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"bibimbop" served with uni, ahi, soft shell crab, tako, brown rice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this contestant had 3 different dishes - the "bibimbop" one, white dish with toro & foie groie, and a shooter with uni, ikura, and ahi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">three different types of poke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahi in a spam can!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">left: crab salad with poke cone, right: mango salsa ahi poke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ahi, avocado, tobiko mix</td></tr>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #a95e24; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 150%;">Don’t knock the French for sometimes acting like the world revolves around them. In the case of cheese, they’re right. France is undeniably the historic and cultural epicenter of all things fromage. This class will cover the age-old grand dames, small production treasures, and extraordinary everyday wheels that put the ‘ooh-la-la’ in French cuisine. </span><em><span style="color: #a95e24; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Instructor Colette Hatch</span></em></div><br />
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8 different types of cheeses were served with 2 types of wine (1 red, 1 white). The cheeses consisted of cow, goat, and sheep milk, starting from the lightest (a triple cream) to heaviest (sheep's bleu). My favorite of the night was at 1:00. This cheese is a goat's milk and is known as a <a href="http://cheese.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/soft_ripened.htm">soft-ripened</a> type. The texture is soft & oozy. It pairs well with figs and white wine. The cheese itself is a mellow flavor, whereas the moldy rind adds a mushroomy taste to it.<br />
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Other interesting facts I learned:<br />
1) Softer cheeses have less butter fat than harder cheeses.<br />
2) When storing cheese, do not put in plastic such as ziploc bags. Always put in paper like wax paper and remember to change the wax paper every time you eat the cheese, because bacteria grows on the paper while it's in the fridge.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-71033621360990243752011-08-16T09:41:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:29:04.289-07:00PHO - nominal!I've been on a pho binge for a while, trying to find the best pho place in the Bay. While doing this, I realized that there are so many different types of pho that I didn't know about - "regular" southern pho, northern pho, and also something called pho bo kho!<br />
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"Regular" southern pho is the type of pho you can find at most places. It is served with options of rare beef, flank, tendon, beef balls, etc, and comes in a beef broth. The noodles are skinny & light. You can add your own siracha and plum sauce to it. It also comes with bean sprouts, lemon, cilantro, and peppers. One of my to-go spots to eat normal pho is <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ppq-dungeness-island-san-francisco-2#hrid:Vl0CsBApdqWRQLAH2syE8A">PPQ</a> located on Clement & 24th Ave. Yes, the same place that is known for their garlic crab & noodles. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of pho from PPQ but here is regular pho from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-flower-vietnamese-restaurant-san-francisco#hrid:-9gp1dOzU_WF2jbLGfO2rA">Golden Flower</a> in Chinatown.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>"Northern" type of pho restaurants are known for their chicken pho. It is served in a chicken broth and comes with big chunks of chicken in it. The noodles are wider & flatter than the normal southern pho noodles. Sometimes they bring out cilantro and bean sprouts you can add to it, but it does not come with any siracha or plum sauce. To me, the taste is perfect as is & does not need any more additional flavoring. The broth is lighter & has less MSG in it, so you don't feel as bloated & dehydrated after. <a href="http://www.turtletowersf.com/">Turtle Tower</a>, located in the Outer Richmond and Civic Center/Tenderloin areas have really good northern pho.<br />
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And the third type of pho that I enjoy eating is called pho bo kho, also known as beef stew pho. You can find this type of pho at some, but not all southern pho restaurants. It comes with the normal skinnier noodles, but with a red, tomato, stew broth. It's a little thicker than the normal beef & chicken broths. It's served with chunks of beef, tendon, and carrots on it. The flavor is amazing...both salty & sweet. There are a few good places I've tried that have this type of food. One in San Jose called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/city-restaurant-san-jose#hrid:NxFdFHNw32LcrnRvhVgIuA/src:self">City Restaurant</a>, one in SF Chinatown called <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-king-vietnamese-restaurant-san-francisco#hrid:AQPBEtCYi1HFhPIGuuMiwQ">Golden King</a>, and my favorite one in the Sunset called <a href="http://www.kevinsnoodlehouse.com/">Pho Huynh Hiep 2</a>.<br />
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</div>Please see my <a href="http://www.yelp.com/list/pho-places-in-the-bay-san-francisco">Yelp List of pho places</a> for more suggestions on where to go!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-28822874575410859602011-08-01T12:43:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:43:03.191-07:00Bin 38Just another wine/cheese bar. But this one serves food :) Complete with appetizers, dinner, and dessert! <a href="http://www.bin38.com/">Bin 38</a> is located in the Marin district of San Francisco and although it's so hard to find parking in this area, this restaurant is definitely worth a try!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fried chickpeas with onions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mussels with french fries with a lobster bisque sauce</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">boar pasta with poached egg and parmesan cheese</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">dessert! cheese plate (3 cow's milk)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166829850963937217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3931303022401454916.post-11040575404129856022011-07-29T10:09:00.000-07:002011-07-29T10:09:36.985-07:00Chez Papa BistrotFrench is one of my favorite types of food & <a href="http://www.chezpapasf.com/">Chez Papa Bistrot</a> is 5 stars in my eyes. Located in Portrero Hill, this is a tiny restaurant that serves exquisite, quality goodness. I ordered 4 appetizers & loved them all!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lyonnaise salad, poached egg, yukon potatoes, bacon, smoked duck, sherry vinaigrette </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">roasted bone marrow, garlic confit, parsley, caper, cornichon salad - seriously, one of the BEST THINGS I ever ate in my life! scoop it with a spoon & eat it with crostinis.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">escargot, parsley, garlic butter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">les moules (mussels), mushrooms, leeks, white wine, cream - served with french fries to dip</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese board with anis goat cheese, aged cheddar, and sheep bleu ($10)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cheese board accompaniments - toastets, prunes, figs, apricots, olives</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">burrata grilled sandwich with tomatoes & green salad ($10)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mac & cheese - amazing bread crumb croutons! ($10)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">grilled cheese sandwich with veggie bisque</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">open face sandwich with mushrooms, spinach, cheese, & topped with 2 fried eggs; served with a vinaigrette salad <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">infamous shanghai dumplings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">spicy chive/pork dumplings - really good too. also had a soup inside.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">veggie/pork dumplings. was okay, pretty bland compared to the other two.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">braised stringbeans with garlic & onions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">preserved egg tofu (cold)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crab/pork dumplings ($8.95) - more expensive & only got 8 instead of 10. regular shanghai dumplings more worth it because you could barely taste the crab.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shanghai noodles</td></tr>
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