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I live in Oklahoma City, which has a Vietnamese population and Vietnamese district (http://www.okcasiandistrict.com/) and probably a dozen Pho restaurants, only one with numbers in the name

I've noticed that when I grill meat with citric acid as part of the marinade, it looks similar. The tahini probably contributes as well. Great photos!

I concur about the bison, but ground bison steak is not fatty enough. You'd need to get some ground bison that is around 90/10 and use a little butter.

Not many of these look very good. I have had the Wendy's burger, but my preference would be to go to none of these restaurants unless they were the only option.

I once worked in an office in the outer suburbs. It was all new construction. Subway was a lifesaver. It was either food from home, Subway, or all the worst fast food options. Subway is not my choice, but it sure was a better place to go with a few friends than a McDonald's or Taco Bell.

I eat regularly at an authentic Mexican taco restaurant in Oklahoma City and I take friends there all the time for business lunches. I make it clear right up front when we get up to pay, "I eat here a lot so make sure you tip." I think the best way to go is to be up front with people