In a recent article released from Associate Press, rapper 50 Cents has sued an ad agency for the misuse of his name. Read the full details about the lawsuit, titled 50 Cent sues over ad campaign.

3 Key points
1. 50 Cents has been able to endorse and cash in on a few food products. First […]

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As the urban marketing rep for Anheuser Busch Budweiser in 2000, one of my account was AsiaSF. My goal was for them to use as much Bud products as possible from beer to energy drink. While a high percentage of restaurants fail after two years, AsianSF is still going strong. Congrats on their […]

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Along the quiet neighborhood of outer Richmond, a small packet of restaurants sits firmly on Balboa Street. Despite a cult following at Shanghai Dumpling King just a few blocks away, Shanghai House surprised customers with amazing food and clean décor. Formerly the chef at Wu Kong, chef/owner Kam Yuen Lu successfully translates a few […]

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On a scorching hot day in San Carlos, there was nothing more refreshing than frozen yogurt. Harmony takes it an extra step and serves 100% Organic fro yo. Softened by the rays of the sun, the mochi topping contrasted the chilly yogurt. For further crunch, the vibrant mango topping did the […]

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(my creative plating,eggplant, and fish soup)
If you’re feeling the urge for haute Chinese food without spending a hefty price, the Kitchen is a great choice. Located a few blocks away from culinary giants Fok Yuen and Hong Kong Flower Lounge, the Kitchen quietly sits on a leafy street on El Camino.
Ambiance.
Entering through […]

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Despite a slowing economy and high gas prices, the beverage remains strong. The American Beverage Assocation is a great place for industry news.
After graduating from college in 2000, I was hired to be the urban marketing representative for Anheuser Busch Budweiser. With a big marketing budget, I threw a big promotional Rush Hour […]

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This video makes me laugh every time. Have a great Sunday.

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With my butt planted firmly on a designer chair, I am typing away as I blog from Redmango, a giant frozen yogurt on Palo Alto’s University Avenue.
As we approach the weekend, there will be countless home chefs attempting to please their loved ones and friends with a few dishes. Although the attempt […]

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“Not another frozen yogurt spot, I murmur to myself!” My friend had told me about Jubili in the Fillmore district. So after my comfort food thrill at Bodega Bistro, I trekked over to Jubili.
Ambiance. As you can tell from my blog, I am a big design freak. After […]

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The pungent smell of spices wafting down the street in west Berkeley is unmistakable. Located in an industrial area on Allston Avenue , a tiny area has become the unlikely hub for Indian food. Vik’s Chaat Corner has been attracting an eclectic crowd from multi generational Indian to white collar office workers.
One step into […]

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