3 Worst lines followed by “Let’s be Frank….”
a. “I see you as my friend, you’re my teddy bear.”
b. “You’re not smart enough for me to date you.”
c. “Sorry, but you remind me of Shrek.”
Best line followed by “Let’s be Frank…”
“dogs gone good, made from 100% grass-fed beef”
After full bodied wines, nutty hard cheeses, and a […]

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(In-N-Out Burger and fries)
Quality food control is paramount to any quick service restaurant. McDonald’s announced that it stopped serving sliced tomatoes in restaurants in the United States over concerns about salmonella food poisoning linked to some uncooked varieties. When I was in college, I studied Environmental Economics and Policy and learned about […]

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(Jalapeno Chicken Burger video)

(Paris Hilton Carl’s Jr. Commercial)
Carl’s Jr., the fourth largest quick service food chain restaurant behind McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s is launching a new viral campaign for their Jalapeño Chicken Burger. After watching the video filled with sexy cheerleaders, the viral ad accomplished its goal, gaining my attention. Carl’s Jr. […]

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Last Friday, I felt like American breakfast. It’s just one of those feelings when you want some great comfort food. Having tried a few breakfast places around the city, I skip over to Howard’s Café on the leafy streets of 9th Avenue. As a food writer writing weekly for AsianWeek, my food senses […]

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After a grease feast at Jack in the Box, I quickly needed to tango with Californian gourmet. A few years ago, I traveled to Paris to play an anxious student. With open ears and mouth, I learned more about why the French cuisine reign amongst the culinary kings. Referred to as the “sandwich […]

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(Photos: fried taco, bacon cheeseburger Jr.,stoner video:YouTube)
A few years ago, I was stuck in the cubicle working for California Culinary Academy on Polk St. My life sucked. As an admissions rep, I had to call up high school students and try to get them to apply to our school. My management sucked. Whenever […]

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Yesterday, I took a trip down memory lane. Returned to a place where I once called home, Berkeley. Known for their nude street dancers and countless protests, many over look their culinary delights. Whether you’re a starving student (rags) or just closed a bling bling contract (riches), there is a great range […]

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Like a food snob guru skipping down the street, I was right. In last few posts, I have been taking readers along my journey through L.A. taste tour. Consistently, I have said that restaurants that produce EXPERIENCE will lead to success. Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles has buzz from being in Hollywood films […]

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Nicknamed the “Sandwich King,” I have had all types. As a food snob, I am peculiar to the bread, seasoning, fixings, and everything else. Before journeying down to L.A., my friends Steve J and Jeff S suggests that I eat at The Hat.
Living in Pasadena, Praise the Lord, I was only a few […]

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