tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11482484220701769642023-11-15T22:12:49.460-08:00AoM: Places to Eat and DrinkA branch of my blog series for establishments selling food, dessert, coffee, etc.Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.comBlogger594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-6425037566477093022018-08-30T19:45:00.000-07:002020-01-18T13:01:52.247-08:00Chada Thai<b>20180830:</b><br />
This tom yum soup is too hot (temperature) - especially with my mouth sore.<br />
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<b>Website Menu Description:</b> (as of 20200118)<br />
<i>Spicy Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Koong)</i> Spicy shrimp soup with mushroom, tomatoes, lemongrass, kaffir lime, lime juice and fresh chili <i>14.95</i><br />
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I ate the pad see ew. Ada says it has no flavor and I agree. It's oily. I get an itchy feeling on my chest.<br />
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<b>Website Menu Description:</b> (as of 20200118)<br />
<i>Pad See-Ew</i> (Chicken / Pork / Beef) Rice noodle stir fried with egg, black soy sauce and Chinese broccoli (Shrimp add 1.00 / Seafood add 2.00) <i>8.95</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pad See Ew</td></tr>
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Ada says the panang chicken curry* has peas and diced carrots when there should be no peas and sliced carrots if it were authentic. 7:45 PM PT<br />
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I finished the pad see ew. It was below average. There was not so much taste and there were a couple of hard strands.<br />
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I tried the soup again. It was cool, but when I tried to swallow the broth I had trouble. 7:55 PM PT<br />
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I was later able to drink it, but my stomach was a little upset. 8:09 PM PT<br />
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*The website menu doesn't list "panang chicken curry." Instead it has "panang curry beef," "panang curry salmon," and "yellow curry chicken." There is the possibility that nevertheless we ordered panang curry chicken.<br />
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[20200118 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Chada Thai</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.chadathaigg.com/">Chada Thai Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/chada-thai-garden-grove">Chada Thai - Garden Grove, CA (Yelp.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Chada Thai33.758111 -117.9569738.2360765 -159.265567 59.2801455 -76.648379tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-40039880429389630432018-08-30T15:45:00.000-07:002019-01-21T10:43:04.228-08:00Chick-fil-A<b>20180830:</b><br />
Today was my first time eating at a Chick-fil-A, which is surprising because I love chicken sandwiches. Perhaps their advertisements never clicked with me (their commercials consist of cows redirecting human interest to eat chickens instead of cows). My wife, however, had eaten at Chick-fil-A before and missed it, so we made it our goal to go to one. She also has a good habit of eating chicken over beef, whereas I'll usually eat red meat whenever it's available (less so now, thanks to her). <br />
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For my first Chick-fil-A experience, I started with a Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It tasted great, but was hardly spice, mostly just a little spicy during the initial bites. As I ate it, I thought it would have been nice if I had asked for more pickles.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Spicy Chicken Sandwich</i> A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, hand-breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips. Gluten-free bun or multigrain bun also available at an additional cost. <i></i><br />
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The sandwich well with the Chick-fil-A sauce.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Chick-fil-A Sauce</i> Our classic dipping sauce with notes of honey mustard and a smoky tang. <i></i><br />
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In addition to the sandwich, I also had some Chick-fil-A Nuggets. They were also good with the Chick-fil-A sauce, but they tasted better with the Sweet & Spicy Sriracha sauce.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Chick-fil-A Nuggets</i> Bite-sized pieces of tender all breast meat chicken, seasoned to perfection, hand-breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. <i></i><br />
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In general, I compared eating the nuggets to eating short chicken strips. Furthermore, this meant they tasted like real chicken, as opposed to the mysterious meat contained in the Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's. 4:15 PM PT<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Sriracha Sauce</i> A sweet and tangy sauce made with chili peppers for a spicy twist. <i></i><br />
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[20190119 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Chick-fil-A</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick-fil-A">Chick-fil-A (Wikipedia.org)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/">Chick-fil-A Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/chick-fil-a-irvine">Chick-fil-A - Irvine, CA (Yelp.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Chick-fil-A33.7255153 -117.7886889000000133.725102799999995 -117.78931940000001 33.7259278 -117.78805840000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-88435828311639968452018-08-15T16:45:00.000-07:002019-01-13T20:58:30.825-08:00U Sushi & Grill<b>20180815:</b><br />
Ada ordered the assorted tempura and the salmon plate. I ordered the 5 Sushi Star Set and the Lollipop Roll. 4:51 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5 Sushi Star Set: Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Shrimp, and Albacore</td></tr>
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The tuna was alright; it had a soft texture. The rice needed more vinegar.<br />
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The salmon tasted better. The rice had the same problem as the tuna piece.<br />
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Next was the yellowtail. It tasted okay.<br />
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The shrimp was regular.<br />
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The last piece, the albacore, was okay. 5:05 PM PT<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
Low Carb Rolls (No Rice) <i>Lollipop</i> Cucumber, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Crabmeat, Avocado <i>$12.99</i><br />
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I loved the cucumber in the Lollipop roll, but the fish was okay. I also could have done without the sesame seeds. 5:09 PM PT<br />
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Ada liked the ginger salad dressing. It tasted like it had a light taste of sardines. In general, it was different from other Japanese restaurants which use a ranch or sesame-based salad dressing (though I've definitely been to restaurants which use a ginger-based dressing). 5:25 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salmon Plate</td></tr>
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[20190113 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>U Sushi & Grill</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/u-sushi-and-grill-huntington-beach-4">U Sushi & Grill - Huntington Beach, CA (Yelp.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0U Sushi & Grill33.6736901 -117.954416199999978.1516556000000016 -159.26301019999997 59.195724600000005 -76.645822199999969tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-68859346743667773362018-07-27T21:45:00.000-07:002018-12-27T18:54:00.270-08:00Cookiebar Creamery<b>20180727:</b><br />
I tried the Fruity Pebbles and it was chewy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon Toast Crunch (if you look closely, you can see a sliver of Strawberry on the right)</td></tr>
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The Cinnamon Toast Crunch has a Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavor. I liked the texture of it. 9:53 PM PT<br />
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I sampled the Guinness Toffee Chip and it tasted strange. 11:27 PM PT<br />
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In the end, I got two scoops: Strawberry and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. <br />
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[20181227 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Cookiebar Creamery</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.cookiebarcreamery.com/">Cookiebar Creamery Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cookiebar-creamery-oakland-3">Cookiebar Creamery - Oakland, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Cookiebar Creamery37.8006606 -122.275601537.8002686 -122.276232 37.8010526 -122.274971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-29149290450266057002018-07-27T11:30:00.000-07:002018-12-27T18:07:57.816-08:00Morning Wood<b>20180727:</b><br />
The kalua pork had a great texture, but it didn't have so much flavor. 11:25 AM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">kalua pork</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
sides > <i>kalua pork</i> <i>7.5</i><br />
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The pork goes well with Tobasco sauce. <br />
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I like the Portuguese sausage. It has a good level of spiciness. 11:30 AM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Portuguese sausage</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
sides > <i>house made portuguese sausage</i> <i>9</i><br />
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The scrambled egg was cooked well. The chicken in gravy was delicious. 11:32 AM PT<br />
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Eating the pork with gravy was only a small improvement over eating it by itself. Then again, I only added a small amount of gravy. 11:36 AM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oh so loco moco - mochiko chix</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>oh so loco moco</i> steamed rice/meatloaf patty or kalua pork or mochiko chix/gravy/two eggs <i>16</i><br />
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<hr /><b>Morning Wood</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://eatmorningwood.business.site/">Morning Wood Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/morning-wood-san-bruno">Morning Wood - San Bruno, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33010-d13475752-Reviews-Morning_Wood-San_Bruno_California.html">Morning Wood (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Morning Wood37.6189514 -122.4093622000000337.6187549 -122.40967720000003 37.6191479 -122.40904720000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-48294266673303698412018-06-22T20:00:00.000-07:002018-12-08T00:38:39.483-08:00San Diego County Fair 20180622<b>20180622:</b><br />
The turkey leg was not the best I ever had, but it was good. Ada said it didn't have a taste.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTHr7-v-qA1L6eclnSlQ6VOEez0Siru5KRyCWl5G41bn1NYVlh2uwHMI8PV5YSTImZsnfDYyCr1UkiW8eC0YjFExgIe8vzVC1S0_HxqD_lXZKQQu4oKw6OTedHo5DLoDmHOAmC2cxM4o/s1600/DSC05188+%255BC%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="turkey leg at the 2018 San Diego County Fair" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTHr7-v-qA1L6eclnSlQ6VOEez0Siru5KRyCWl5G41bn1NYVlh2uwHMI8PV5YSTImZsnfDYyCr1UkiW8eC0YjFExgIe8vzVC1S0_HxqD_lXZKQQu4oKw6OTedHo5DLoDmHOAmC2cxM4o/s400/DSC05188+%255BC%255D.JPG" title="" width="267" /></a></td></tr>
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The chicken ramen burrito had a nice crunch from one of the ingredients, but the chicken was burnt in some portions which tasted bitter. 8:50 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken Ramen Burrito</td></tr>
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The Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich is one of my favorites.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Krispy Kreme Chicken Sandwich</td></tr>
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The fried Klondike Bar was essentially fried batter with melted vanilla ice cream (on the inside). I enjoyed trying it, but I would much prefer having the same piece of batter with the ice cream on the side (or on top). 11:35 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BEcuDUezpoX9hCZn9PmF4iUJiK9WIdhnnkWQPaaOcVX7aFjYZGrXdF5PAIurXqEaUhQsbaoL8zciWQg79ew7W14JZEZWAnxo8nTAP19pzqalNtJiYbu5X_p_cSJiVjo9hmdsu2zBLpw/s1600/Fried+Klondike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="the outside and inside of a fried Klondike Bar at the San Diego County Fair" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_BEcuDUezpoX9hCZn9PmF4iUJiK9WIdhnnkWQPaaOcVX7aFjYZGrXdF5PAIurXqEaUhQsbaoL8zciWQg79ew7W14JZEZWAnxo8nTAP19pzqalNtJiYbu5X_p_cSJiVjo9hmdsu2zBLpw/s400/Fried+Klondike.jpg" title="left: still whole | right: a look inside" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Del Mar Fairgrounds32.9741712 -117.261486999999997.4521342 -158.57008349999998 58.4962082 -75.9528905tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-43901513249962612532018-06-21T20:00:00.000-07:002018-12-21T11:42:57.490-08:00Vietnamese Pho<b>20180621:</b><br />
The fish sauce helped the chicken salad taste good. Ada thought the salad could have been better if it had enough fish sauce because the fish sauce was diluted with water from the cabbage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken Salad</td></tr>
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The ox tail pho broth was sweet and the meat tasted good.<br />
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The lean beef pho was disappointing. It was too salty and I couldn't taste the flavor of the spices, though I guess it had beefy taste. Finally, the meat was overcooked. 8:58 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ox Tail Pho</td></tr>
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<hr /><b>Vietnamese Pho</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/vietnamese-pho-hawthorne">Vietnamese Pho - Hawthorne, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g32478-d11684872-Reviews-Vietnamese_Pho-Hawthorne_California.html">Vietnamese Pho (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9IMHImVn1AOFk2TzEzM4c9ZMfelcvjZpKCeQyALd_A6B33zOwFG0mRFO0uPE5HXtqQ4MheLDp6Q1PpXFwzHoFWzC8NN6Zelpsz1LirR8sTfSS0gHUY-ldo56Gh838NVGrAaQVYUou50/s1600/20180621_201851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="food - Vietnamese - lean beef pho" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9IMHImVn1AOFk2TzEzM4c9ZMfelcvjZpKCeQyALd_A6B33zOwFG0mRFO0uPE5HXtqQ4MheLDp6Q1PpXFwzHoFWzC8NN6Zelpsz1LirR8sTfSS0gHUY-ldo56Gh838NVGrAaQVYUou50/s400/20180621_201851.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lean Beef Pho</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Vietnamese Pho33.9026961 -118.3616984999999933.9025931 -118.36185599999999 33.9027991 -118.36154099999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-35742601036636208062018-06-17T15:00:00.000-07:002018-12-07T21:46:23.540-08:00Barrio Cafe<b>20180617:</b><br />
I had a stop at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and stopped by Barrio Cafe for some lunch. I ordered the cochinita pibil and a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/santan-devils-ale.html">SanTan Devil's Ale</a>.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Cochinita Pibil</i> Our famous slow-roasted pork, marinated in achiote rojo and sour orange. Topped with pickled onion and Yucatan-style pico de gallo <i>$22</i><br />
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This dish was mildly spicy; after finishing it, I had a flame sensation in my mouth. The best part of the dish was the pickled onions. That was followed by the au jus, then the potatoes & cucumber, then the tortilla, and coming in last was the meat which was dry. If I ordered this dish again, I would ask for double the pickled onions, one more tortilla, and less potato. 3:16 PM PT<br />
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<hr /><b>Barrio Cafe</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.barriocafe.com/">Barrio Cafe Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/barrio-cafe-phoenix-6">Barrio Cafe - Phoenix, AZ (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31310-d4981731-Reviews-Barrio_Cafe-Phoenix_Arizona.html">Barrio Cafe (TripAdvisor.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Barrio Cafe33.435631 -111.997777.913594 -153.3063665 58.957668 -70.68917350000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-36529751277866455482018-06-16T20:00:00.000-07:002018-12-07T17:12:09.478-08:00Red Cow<b>20180616:</b><br />
After going to <i>Fulton Brewing Taproom</i>, my coworkers and I walked to <i>Red Cow</i> to get some food and beer. To drink I had the <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/gull-dam-nitro-chocolate-milk-stout.html"><i>Gull Dam Nitro Chocolate Milk Stout</i></a>. To eat I had a medium rare <i>Barcelona</i> burger with sweet potato fries for my entree and the table shared the following appetizers: Japanese sticky wings, beef poutine, cheese curds, and ahi crisps. 9:04 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ahi Crisps</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Ahi Crisps</i> RESPONSIBLY SOURCED, WILD CAUGHT seared tuna, avocado, ponzu, sliced radish, pepper aioli on crisps <i>11.50</i><br />
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The ahi crisp was delicious. The sweet potatoes fries are flat, crisp, and well seasoned. together with novel shape 4.8 of 5.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beef Poutine</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Poutines</i> saucy goodness over hand-cut fries (braised beef, SUMMIT beer cheese, apples, bacon, blue cheese) <i>10.75</i><br />
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I was looking forward to the beef poutine, but it wasn't that good.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Japanese Sticky Wings</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Wings</i> (GF) on-the-bone or gluten-free boneless (buffalo, bbq, japanese sticky) <i>11.25</i><br />
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The wings are decent. 11:32 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barcelona Burger</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Barcelona</i> (GF) CAB burger, manchego, prosciutto, piquillo pepper, smoked aioli <i>13.25</i><br />
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I mostly ate the burger while partaking in conversation at the table, but this burger was delicious. The prosciutto was great and the main flavor. I would recommend it. 20180617 12:33 AM CT<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Wisconsin Cheese Curds</i> beer-battered, served with triple berry ketchup <i>10</i><br />
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[20181207 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Red Cow</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://redcowmn.com/">Red Cow Website</a><br />
<a href="https://redcowmn.com/minneapolis-north-loop/">North Loop Location Page (Red Cow Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/red-cow-minneapolis-minneapolis-3">Red Cow - North Loop, Minneapolis, MN (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g43323-d7785542-Reviews-Red_Cow_North_Loop-Minneapolis_Minnesota.html">Red Cow North Loop (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Red Cow44.983657099999988 -93.26941269999997519.461620099999987 -134.57800919999997 70.505694099999985 -51.960816199999975tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-29301552847388536892018-06-16T11:00:00.000-07:002018-12-01T21:12:01.964-08:00Toppers PizzaToppers Pizza is a pizza franchise with locations primarily in the midwest, particularly in Wisconsin (location of first store and headquarters) and Minnesota.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A triple of Baconstix (24 stix) with three Grandioso Garlic Sauce for dipping.</td></tr>
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<b>20160826:</b><br />
My photo record indicates I ate some pizza from Toppers today; I was in Minnesota for work.<br />
<hr /><b>20180616:</b><br />
From what I can recall and from my records, this is the second time I ever had pizza from Toppers. However, this time I also ate some Baconstix, which are breadsticks with cheese and bacon, macaroni and cheese, and some wings.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A pizza with pepperoni and olives unevenly spread on top.</td></tr>
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The mac 'n' cheese was good, the pizza was average, and the Baconstix were soft and delicious with garlic sauce. Speaking of garlic sauce, I would not recommend eating too much. Finally, the boneless chicken wings are spicy. 1:08 PM CT<br />
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Correction, the boneless chicken wings are very spicy. 1:09 PM CT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loaded Tater Mac</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Baconstix</i> (150-210 cal/piece) Our original 'stix topped with loads of yummy applewood smoked bacon.<br />
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[20181201 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Toppers Pizza</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boneless Wings</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.toppers.com/">Toppers Website</a><br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toppers_Pizza_(American_restaurant)">Toppers Pizza (American restaurant) (Wikipedia.org)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-86021791805958765292018-06-14T20:30:00.000-07:002018-11-25T23:54:31.120-08:00Silver Bullet Sports Bar<b>2018:</b><br />
I was over at the Denver airport and stopped by here for some food and drinks. To start I had a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/new-belgium-voodoo-ranger-juicy-haze-ipa.html">New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA</a>. Then I ate a pulled pork sandwich. Finally, I drank the <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/06/odell-cutthroat-porter.html">Odell Cutthroat Porter</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pulled Pork Sandwich with coleslaw</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
Sandwiches > <i>Pulled Pork</i> tender pulled pork tossed with smokehouse bbq sauce topped with coleslaw and crispy onion straws <i>13</i><br />
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The pulled pork sandwich was spicy, sweet, and average tasting - maybe subpar.<br />
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The coleslaw was okay. I liked the pickle.<br />
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Leaving a portion of the bread behind, I ate most of the meat together with coleslaw and pickle. 8:27 PM PT<br />
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[20181125 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Silver Bullet Sports Bar</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's left of the Pulled Pork Sandwich...</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/silver-bullet-sports-bar-denver">Silver Bullet Sports Bar - Denver, CO (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33388-d10250255-Reviews-Silver_Bullet_Sports_Bar-Denver_Colorado.html">Silver Bullet Sports Bar (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Silver Bullet Sports Bar39.8590836 -104.6735522000000214.337046599999997 -145.9821487 65.3811206 -63.364955700000017tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-34168794892531157632018-06-13T13:30:00.000-07:002018-11-25T21:35:29.214-08:00Baby's Eatery and Palabok<b>20180613:</b><br />
I came here and the persons were friendly. They gave me a lumpia to sample. It was good.<br />
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I ended up getting a medium-sized order of palabok to-go for $4.50. 1:26 PM PT<br />
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I initially had a reaction to the palabok, but it disappeared and I went on to eat the rest. Overall, the noodle was a different size than other palabok I've eaten. Furthermore, it used a different sauce than the palabok which Ada and I get from Red Ribbon. With that being said, it somehow tasted more real (by "real" I mean similar to cheese instead of nacho cheese for nachos). 6:13 PM PT<br />
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[20181125 Edit]<br />
<hr/><b>Baby's Eatery and Palabok</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
Baby's Eatery and Palabok Website<br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/babys-eatery-and-palabok-san-francisco-2">Baby's Eatery and Palabok - San Francisco, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
Baby's Eatery and Palabok (TripAdvisor.com)<br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Baby's Eatery and Palabok37.724433 -122.4347248999999912.202395999999997 -163.74332139999999 63.24647 -81.1261284tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-45218864324573271532018-06-06T15:15:00.000-07:002018-11-16T23:35:56.834-08:00Taqueria Guadalajara (24th St, San Francisco, CA)<b>20180606:</b><br />
I was getting my brakes replaced at House of Brakes and stopped by at this Mexican restaurant for food. I ordered the carne asada plate.<br />
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The chips were tasty.<br />
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While waiting for my order, I used the restroom. It had no paper towels and there was spray paint on the walls (how difficult is it to spray paint the walls of a restroom of a restaurant without getting caught?).* In general, it felt dirty. <br />
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In any case, when my dish came, the amount of food was plentiful and it tasted decent. The steak was cut thin and cooked hard; I'm personally not fond of this type of carne asada.<br />
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*[20181116] Apparently there's a word for restroom graffiti: latrinalia. Though this includes all sorts of writing and art.<br />
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[20181116 Edit]<br />
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<b>Taqueria Guadalajara</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-guadalajara-san-francisco-2">Taqueria Guadalajara - San Francisco, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d4356181-Reviews-Taqueria_Guadalajara-San_Francisco_California.html">Taqueria Guadalajara (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
<br />Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Taqueria Guadalajara37.7525544 -122.4150465000000212.2305174 -163.723643 63.274591400000006 -81.106450000000024tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-49721942515714540532018-05-27T14:20:00.000-07:002018-11-13T20:46:39.223-08:00Tanguito<b>20180527:</b><br />
I met up with some friends and ate here for the first time today.<br />
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*I'm not sure which is which.</td></tr>
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Tanguito operates out of a food truck, but I assume the truck just remains in one place. In particular there are tables nearby for customers.<br />
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After looking through the menu, I decided to order a chicken empanada and a beef empanada.<br />
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The chicken empanada had a great texture and taste.<br />
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After having the beef empanada, I concluded that I liked the chicken empanada more than the beef empanada. Kevin thought so too.<br />
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[20181113 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Tanguito</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beef Empanada and Chicken Empanada</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/tanguito-san-francisco">Tanguito - San Francisco, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d3699744-Reviews-Tanguito-San_Francisco_California.html">Tanguito (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-46436701743617787262018-05-25T20:30:00.000-07:002018-10-27T19:32:27.232-07:00Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar<b>20180525:</b><br />
Ada and I came here today for the first time; we had tried to come once before, but it was closed at the time. In any case, we had just come from running and we were still wearing our athletic clothes. According to a sign on the wall, there was a dress code for the bar area which would be starting about half an hour after we arrived. As such, had we arrived later, we wouldn't have had the opportunity to eat here. Note that, if I recall correctly, their main eating area was booked and not an option.<br />
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For food, Ada ordered the Green Beans & Squash and I ordered the Lechon Kawali.<br />
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The squash was less cooked than I expected.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Green Beans & Squash</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Green Beans & Squash in Coco Milk</i> <i>13</i><br />
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The lechon kawali was amazing. In large, the sweet & sour sauce helped make it so. The lechon kawali was crisp and soft. It was delicious. 8:51 PM PT<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Lechon Kawali</i> <i>15</i><br />
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To drink, I first had a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2015/09/firestone-walker-805.html">Firestone Walker 805</a> and I later had a <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2011/08/san-miguel-pale-pilsen.html">San Miguel</a>.<br />
[20181027 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.thefortsf.com/">Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-mckinley-south-san-francisco-2">Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar - South San Francisco, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33116-d3727930-Reviews-Fort_McKinley-South_San_Francisco_California.html">Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar (TripAdvisor.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Fort McKinley Restaurant & Bar37.641453 -122.4251800000000137.641059999999996 -122.42581050000001 37.641846 -122.42454950000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-13598811340650711152018-05-21T22:00:00.000-07:002018-10-23T20:28:08.182-07:00Original Joe's Westlake<b>20180521:</b><br />
Today I came here with my wife Ada. I ordered the roasted prime rib and she ordered the pot roast.<br />
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They gave us complimentary bread, but it wasn't anything special.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Roasted Prime Rib</i> horse radish | mashed potatoes . creamed spinach <i>36.95</i><br />
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The roasted rib prime was fatty and I enjoyed it. Since I couldn't finish all of it, I had the leftovers packed. The waiter took it and when the leftovers were returned with much of the fat discarded - I would have kept the fat for cooking.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Pot Roast</i> braised cross rib roast, served with meat sauce | and au jus, choice of side <i>19.95</i><br />
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Ada's pot roast was good, too. In particular, I enjoyed the tomato sauce.<br />
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Unfortunately, various items were probably prepared with butter, which contains dairy.<br />
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[20181023 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Original Joe's</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://originaljoes.com/">Original Joe's Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/original-joes-westlake-daly-city-5">Original Joe's Westlake - Daly City, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
Original Joe's (TripAdvisor.com)Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Original Joe's Westlake37.7015324 -122.4853765000000337.7011399 -122.48600700000003 37.701924899999995 -122.48474600000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-42023981984478857722018-05-17T17:38:00.000-07:002018-10-05T03:35:22.013-07:00Beep's Burgers<b>20180517:</b><br />
I ordered a quarter-pound Beep's Burger with avocado (add-on). I soon realized, however, that the avocado was $1.50, which is expensive relative to the cost of an avocado at a supermarket. At that price, I could have just bought an avocado and added fresh avocado at home.<br />
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In any case, the beef patty was decent, but was overshadowed by the sauce. The sauce was the reason I enjoyed eating the burger. 6:08 PM PT<br />
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[20181005 Edit]<br />
<hr/><b>Beep's Burgers</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.beepsburgers.com/">Beep's Burgers Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/beeps-burgers-san-francisco">Beep's Burgers - San Francisco, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60713-d903641-Reviews-Beep_s_Burgers-San_Francisco_California.html">Beep's Burgers (TripAdvisor.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Beep's Burgers37.723247 -122.4538870000000112.20121 -163.7624835 63.245284 -81.145290500000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-35059278898061776782018-05-08T13:30:00.000-07:002018-10-12T12:36:46.599-07:00Cold Water Brewery & Grill<b>20180508:</b><br />
Ada and I took a trip to Lake Tahoe and on our way out we stopped for food here at Cold Water Brewery & Grill. Ada ordered the kahlua tostada, I got the reuben with chili, and we shared an order of sweet potato fries. To drink I had their Anniversary brew called the Black Pepper Porter. 1:31 PM PT<br />
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"The sweet potatoes have a delicious salt and crunch.<br />
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The chili is average.<br />
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The reuben sauce is amazing. The meat is good as well actually. It is packed differently than some places.<br />
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The sauce in the tostada is salty. It's a good thing Ada is eating the tostada together with the sweet potatoes. Ada says the sauce is bittersweet and salty.<br />
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Ada squeezed some of the sauce out and served it to me on the sweet potato. That's better (i.e., the saltiness was bearable)." 1:48 PM PT<br />
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"I like the music playing at this restaurant. It's rock music; the type I had heard at the music festivals I've attended." 1:50 PM PT<br />
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[20181012 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Cold Water Brewery and Grill</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.tahoecoldwaterbrewery.com/">Cold Water Brewery & Grill Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/cold-water-brewery-and-grill-south-lake-tahoe">Cold Water Brewery and Grill - South Lake Tahoe, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1798615-d7675086-Reviews-Cold_Water_Brewery_Grill-South_Lake_Tahoe_Lake_Tahoe_California_California.html">Cold Water Brewery & Grill (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/coldwaterbrewery/">Cold Water Brewery & Grill (Facebook)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Cold Water Brewery & Grill38.9250011 -119.9863550999999713.402964100000002 -161.29495159999996 64.4470381 -78.677758599999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-16006160188176643292018-05-07T20:00:00.000-07:002018-05-30T12:07:40.962-07:00Forest Buffet<b>20180507:</b><br />
When we asked over the phone, we were given a fairly low cost per person and so we decided to go. When we arrived at the casino, we asked around for directions and we were told it was on the 18th floor which we can access by elevator. Upon arriving, I went to pay and it was a good deal higher than what we were told. Despite the fact that I was opposed to eating here,* I decided to commit to paying the higher price.<br />
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The beef was good. The ribs were okay. Everything else was uninteresting.<br />
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For desert I tried many items. The lemon tart was so-so. The mudslide was okay. The fruit in the fruit tart was decent. The soft serve ice cream was creamy and good. The sugar-free cheesecake was okay. The rice crispies treat was okay. 8:55 PM PT<br />
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*I generally dislike buffets. The cost effectiveness with respect to quantity and quality is usually terrible. For example, even if I manage to find something tasty, I won't be able to eat enough of it to make up for the cost. If I take advantage of the variety, the average food quality is low and I render myself unable to eat as much.<br />
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[20180525 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Forest Buffet</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/forest-buffet-stateline">Forest Buffet - Stateline, NV (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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</tbody></table>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Forest Buffet38.9602055 -119.9427544999999813.305134000000002 -161.42712949999998 64.615276999999992 -78.458379499999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-462490176088570062018-05-07T15:00:00.000-07:002018-05-30T12:27:32.523-07:00Azul Latin Kitchen<b>20180507:</b><br />
Ada got the chicken fajita with sweet potato instead of beans. I got the carnitas pork bowl.<br />
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<b>Online Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Carnitas Pork Bowl</i> Carnitas pork, green rice, black beans, Azul guacamole, slow cooked egg, spicy harissa, pickled peppers, cilantro. <i>$17.5</i><br />
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The carnitas bowl was delicious. I ate some pickled peppers. The taste of my drink, <a href="https://beer.supertran.net/2018/05/alibi-ale-works-porter.html">Alibi Ale Works Porter</a>, after nearly finishing the carnitas bowl was awesome. 3:29 PM PT<br />
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<b>Online Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Fajita</i> Citrus soy glazed onions, poblano peppers, red bell peppers. Served with a side of sour cream, guacamole, green rice, and tortillas. Choice of chicken or shrimp. Choice of black beans or smashed pintos. <i>$19.75, Veggie $17, Add jalapenos $1</i><br />
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[20180530 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Azul Latin Kitchen</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://azullatinkitchen.com/">Azul Latin Kitchen Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/azul-latin-kitchen-south-lake-tahoe-3">Azul Latin Kitchen - South Lake Tahoe, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1798615-d6920443-Reviews-Azul_Latin_Kitchen-South_Lake_Tahoe_Lake_Tahoe_California_California.html">Azul Latin Kitchen (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-47203195206320177982018-05-06T23:00:00.000-07:002018-05-24T01:30:02.710-07:00Fatburger<b>20180506:</b><br />
As far as I can remember, this is the first time I've eaten at a Fatburger.<br />
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The BBQ Bacon Burger was good. It's on par with other BBQ bacon burgers I've had in the past.<br />
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In particular, I enjoyed the taste of ketchup in the sauce; it was especially good with the onion ring. 11:35 PM PT<br />
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[20180524 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Fatburger</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.fatburger.com/">Fatburger Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.fatburger.com/locations/lake-tahoe">Lake Tahoe (Fatburger Website)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/fatburger-stateline">Fatburger - Lake Tahoe, NV (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Fatburger38.9591878 -119.9420655999999813.304116300000004 -161.42644059999998 64.6142593 -78.457690599999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-80319945094281384172018-05-06T16:00:00.000-07:002018-05-23T23:56:26.950-07:00Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ<b>20180506:</b><br />
Ada and I stopped by here for lunch on our way to Lake Tahoe. I had been here once before.<br />
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The barbecue chicken was not bad. However, I like the barbecue chicken from <a href="http://food.supertran.net/2014/12/ohana-hawaiian-bbq.html">Ohana Hawaiian BBQ</a> more.<br />
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The macaroni salad was not sour. It was creamy. <br />
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We substituted our rice with broccoli. I ate mine with Sriracha.<br />
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[20180523 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/waikiki-hawaiian-bbq-el-cerrito-2">Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ - El Cerrito, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ37.8993752 -122.3023769000000112.244303700000003 -163.7867519 63.5544467 -80.818001900000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-48765666522800981632018-04-24T12:00:00.000-07:002018-05-24T00:24:30.849-07:00Nick's Kitchen<b>20180424:</b><br />
Today Ada and I came here for the first time. After being seated, we realized it was a vegan restaurant; the vegan egg is made of bean curd.<br />
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I wanted to try the Chick'n BBQ Skewers (mushrooms) but they were out.<br />
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The Lumpia Shanghai was good.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Lumpia Shanghai (10 pcs)</i> Classic Filipino "meat" eggrolls with sweet sauce <i>8</i><br />
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Ada says the laing was good. She found it to be the same quality as the laing from Goldilocks, but less salty than every other laing she's ever had.<br />
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My palabok was difficult to enjoy. Apparently it used bean curd and I didn't realize it. I only experienced a slight discomfort. 12:27 PM PT<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palabok</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Palabok</i> Noodle Dish with mock "Shrimp" gravy <i>10</i><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.nickskitchendalycity.com/">Nick's Kitchen Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-kitchen-daly-city-2">Nick's Kitchen - Daly City, CA (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com1Nick's Kitchen37.7079333 -122.4177465000000237.7075388 -122.41837950000001 37.7083278 -122.41711350000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-84668913875973671972018-04-22T10:30:00.000-07:002018-05-20T06:08:07.327-07:00UMAMI<b>20180422:</b><br />
Today Ada and I decided to eat dinner at Umami. Given the choice of ordering a three-course meal or a la carte (6.00 per dish plus applicable surcharges), we eventually chose the three course meal. To our understanding, we both had to choose the same type of system. In any case, for the three-course meal, we were each allotted two items per category ("I", "II", and "III") for a total of twelve (four times three) dishes. If there were five persons eating under this system there there'd be a total of thirty (five times two times three) dishes. Note that this costs 27.50 per person, whereas ordering the same six dishes a la carte would cost 36.00 (six times 6.00) per person.<br />
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The bread and sauce reminded me of bao and dumpling dipping sauce. The sauce seemed to be oil with soy sauce.<br />
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To drink, I ordered a bottle of Asahi.<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">-I-</h2><br />
a) The duck was tasty. c) The duck was delicious; it had a sour taste. f) The thin cut of duck was one reason it tasted good. It combined well with the cucumber.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Umami Duck</i> Eendenborst • Komkommer • Japanse zeewier • Sjalot vinaigrette | Duck breast • Cucumber • Japanese seaweed • Shallot vinaigrette <i></i><br />
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b) The Little Gem Salad was okay.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Little Gem Salad (V)</i> Romaine sla • Beukenzwam• Boomoren • Rijstvinaigrette | Romaine lettuce • Beech mushroom • Woodear • Rice vinaigrette <i></i><br />
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d) The Mango Prawns was good.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Mango Prawns</i> Gamba • Zoete chili dressing • Mangogel | Prawn • Sweet chili dressing • Mango gel <i></i><br />
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e) The lamb tartar came out with peanuts and the restaurant remade it for us without peanuts. It was good, not exceptional, but good. g) When I finished the lamb tartar, it was creamier and tastier than before. With that being said, it's texture was not as great as the texture of the beef tartar I had the other day. 11:13 AM PT (for Amsterdam, Netherlands +9 hours)<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Lamb Tartare</i> Lamstartaar • Soja mayonaise • Kappertjes • Pinda | Lamb tartare • Soy mayonnaise • Capers • Peanut <i>(+ € 3)</i><br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">-II-</h2><br />
a) The duck was delightfully crisp on the outside. The sauce was okay. The duck tasted great without the sauce. g) The duck was delicious.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Orange Duck</i> Eendenborst • Sinaasappelsaus • Wortelpuree • Lycheegel | Duck breast • Orange sauce • Carrot purée • Lychee gel <i></i><br />
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b) Meanwhile, I love the sauce of the chicken. The chicken's texture reminded me of Vietnamese ham (chả). The slice of Japanese carrot was the perfect compliment. h) Maybe the chicken was just a bit better than the duck.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Ginger Chicken</i> Gember kip • Groene paprika • Japanse wortel | Ginger chicken • Green bell pepper • Japanese carrot <i></i><br />
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c) The salmon was uninteresting. e) The sauce which dressed the salmon was good; that dish depends on it.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Cucumber Salmon</i> Zalm • Gepofte rijst • Komkommersaus • Mangogel | Salmon • Puffed rice • Cucumber sauce • Mango gel <i></i><br />
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d) The tempura mushroom was good; I never had tempura mushroom before. f) I enjoyed how the softness of the mushroom blended together with the sauce.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Tempura Mushrooms (V)</i> Beukenzwam • Tempura • Peperolie • Mangogel | Beech mushroom • Tempura • Pepper oil • Mango gel <i></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempura Mushrooms</td></tr>
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I asked Ada to rank the dishes here. From best to worst she picked the duck, then the chicken, then the salmon, and then the mushroom - though the mushroom was better when less soaked in sauce.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tempura Mushrooms (almost gone!)</td></tr>
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I picked the chicken, then the mushroom, then the duck, and then the salmon - though the salmon was better when soaked in more sauce.<br />
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In the end, the dishes were all excellent and it was hard to compare their quality. With that being said, the flavors of the duck dish were less consistent. 11:42 AM PT (for Amsterdam, Netherlands +9 hours)<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">-III-</h2><br />
a) The shark tasted just like any other fish, perhaps fishier. g) I tried just a little more shark, but I didn't like the sauce.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Zeelandic Shark</i> Gladde haaienfilet • Appel • Licht pikante vissaus • Appelgel | Houndshark fillet • Apple • Mildly spicy fish sauce • Apple gel <i></i><br />
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b) The duck crepe was awesome.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Umami Pancake</i> Pekingeend • Flensje • Selderij • Bieslook • Hoisin • Peperolie | Peking duck • Pancake • Celery • Chives • Hoisin • Pepper oil <i></i><br />
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c) The first piece of beef tasted good, but the second (end) piece was more cooked and dry. e) Ada didn't like the beef (she only ate part of her first piece). The final piece of beef was good until the sauce fade away.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Buttery Beef</i> Black Angus rund • Kruidenboter • Chinese pepersaus • Aardappelsalade | Black Angus beef • Herb butter • Chinese pepper sauce • Potato salad <i>(+ € 3)</i><br />
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d) The pork tasted amazing; it was perfectly cooked. I ate the second piece with pineapple, but there was no major improvement. f) Like the pineapple, eating the pork with the taro didn't add much to the experience. The pork, however, was still great.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Iberico Pork</i> Iberico varken • Gefermenteerde koolsaus • Taro • Ananas | Iberico pork • Fermented cabbage sauce • Taro • Pineapple <i></i><br />
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h) Ada didn't want anymore pork and I didnt want anymore fish. great. 12:06 PM PT (for Amsterdam, Netherlands +9 hours)<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">-Dessert-</h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">€ 5 per dessert</h3><br />
This melon treat, while the ingredients were distinct, was good. Of the various combinations, the fruit melon with melon sorbet was best. I like the sour sauce drops. 12:28 PM PT (for Amsterdam, Netherlands +9 hours)<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Melon Treat</i> Meloen sorbet • Witte chocolade gelei • Amandel • Cantaloupe | Melon sorbet • White chocolate jelly • Almonds • Cantaloupe <i></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melon Treat</td></tr>
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Overall, getting the three-course meal was a fun and delicious experience. It was the right amount of food and thus cost effective (compared to a la carte).<br />
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Note that a la carte has at least two pros. The first is not being restricted to the categories. For example, one could order five items from category III and two items from category II. Second, ordering a la carte allows ordering less food. For example, if Ada and I weren't as hungry, or weren't big enough eaters, we could have ordered just eight dishes a la carte instead of being forced to order twelve dishes.* <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Look Inside the Umami Pancake</td></tr>
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It should also be noted that there's a "In-between course" option for an addition 8 euros. The "In-between course" happens between category II and category III. This is handy for those who want to eat more under the three-course system. Personally, I always use cost to estimate the quantity of food I expect to receive, and I had decided that Ada and I wouldn't be needed the extra four items.<br />
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Finally, I would mention that the restaurant decor was modern and inviting while the service was good.<br />
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*Considering the price discount, getting the three-course meal is a no brainer if there's intent to order at least 75% of the maximum dish. In our case with two people, at least nine (12 * .75). <br />
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[20180520 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>UMAMI by Han</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UMAMI Menu</td></tr>
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://umami-restaurant.com/">UMAMI by Han Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/umami-amsterdam">Umami - Amsterdam, Netherlands (Yelp.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g188590-d13135501-Reviews-UMAMI_by_Han_Amsterdam-Amsterdam_North_Holland_Province.html">UMAMI by Han Amsterdam (TripAdvisor.com)</a>Timothy Cao Tranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18081889649195236668noreply@blogger.com0Umami52.3723132 4.891032600000016852.3723132 4.8910326000000168 52.3723132 4.8910326000000168tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148248422070176964.post-76256011218009052222018-04-22T04:00:00.000-07:002018-05-20T03:25:47.991-07:00Omelegg<b>20180422:</b><br />
Ada's Spicy Mariachi omelet was spicy.<br />
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>Spicy Mariachi</i> jalapeños, bell pepper, mushroom, onion, sundried tomato & coriander <i>8,50</i><br />
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My BBQ Sausage omelet was good. The sausage was delicious. 4:53 AM PT (for Amsterdam, Netherlands +9 hours)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BBQ Sausage</td></tr>
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<b>Menu Description:</b><br />
<i>BBQ Sausage</i> bbq sausage, mushrooms, onion, farmer cheese & bbq sauce <i>8,50</i><br />
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[20180520 Edit]<br />
<hr /><b>Omelegg</b><br />
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<b>Relevant Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://omelegg.com/">Omelegg Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g188590-d8562698-Reviews-Omelegg_City_Centre-Amsterdam_North_Holland_Province.html">Omelegg - City Centre (TripAdvisor.com)</a><br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/omelegg-amsterdam-5">Omelegg - Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Yelp.com)</a><br />
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