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johnnytakes5
- Location: San Diego, CA
A Sandwich a Day: BBQ Pork Banh Mi from Cali Baguette Express in San Diego, CA
Hi Erin, check out A Chau in City Heights when you get a chance. Their banh mi thit nguoi is solid and my favorite in San Diego. Cheers!
Goodbye, Dumpling
Kenji, my condolences goes out to you and the Serious Eats family. Dumpling may not be with us anymore, but his spirit lives in all of our hearts.
Goodbye, Dumpling
Kenji, my condolences goes out to you and the Serious Eats family. Dumpling may not be with us anymore, but his spirit lives in all of our hearts.
Goodbye, Dumpling
Kenji, my condolences goes out to you and the Serious Eats family. Dumpling may not be with us anymore, but his spirit lives in all of our hearts.
San Diego: Station Tavern's Cheeseburger is Good, but the Black Bean Burger is Better
Erin, the next time you're in South Park stop by Hamilton's Tavern. They have a ton of great beer on tap as well as a grill next door for yummy burgers, sandwiches, and pub food. Cheers!
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Coppa Combo
My favorite way to have and to serve prosciutto is to slice it paper thin. I wish had one of those old-school Berkel slicers, but my electric slicer will do for now. :)
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Belle Farms Foie Gras
I like to buy a whole and break it down at home, so I don't waste anything. It's also cheaper than buying the meat ala carte. I typically pan fry the breast on my cast iron or cure them to make a prosciutto. I reserve the skin to render out the fat for my stash of duck fat, white gold as I call it. Then finally I make a stock out of the carcass and leftover bits for future dishes.
Crest Cafe's Butter Burger Redefines Gluttony in San Diego
@ I was about the say the same thing you beat me to it. Rocky's in PB is awesome!
Weekend Giveaway: Vienna Beef Hot Dog Kit for Your Memorial Day Party
Crispy sauerkraut, brown deli mustard, onions, relish, ketchup and a nice beer on the side!
Equipment: Which Food Processor Should I Buy?
Nice review! I think you meant direct-drive motor, instead of solid state motor. I didn't even think they made belt-driven food processors, yikes!
The United States of Pizza: Where to Eat Pizza in California (Part 2, Southern California L.A.)
I too got excited when I saw the Southern California headline to this article. I'm disappointed that there was no San Diego love. I personally love Sicilian Thing's Pizza, in North Park. Try their "meatda" on a Sicilian style crust. At first appearance, the thick crust makes the slice looks heavy when it actually is so light and crunchy!
The Linkery Burger with 'The Lot' in San Diego
Awesome post!! Who else lives in San Diego? I'm born and raised and will be moving to North Park next week. I actually just came back from lunch at the Linkery. What an awesome day to have a nice local beer and sandwich. :)
Seriously Delicious Super Bowl Party Giveaway: Snow's Barbecue Brisket
light coals at sunrise
slow cooked until it's perfect
food coma sunset
Cook the Book: 'Into the Vietnamese Kitchen'
To chug less beer and to enjoy more wine :)
Cook the Book: Chicken Liver Pate
This recipe is pretty standard, although the proportions of ingredients vary from chef to chef. Personally, I like to add a lot more shallots and butter to offset the liver.
Time for a Drink: Hot Toddy
I've had hot toddys topped with a whipped egg white and sugar mixture (almost like a meringue) and some fresh nutmeg. Is the egg white stuff a traditional topping or am I describing a completely different drink?
Photo of the Day: Hot Chocolate Haiku
they sip hot cocoa
i brought the peppermint schnapps
new friendships emerge
haha.. i'm such the lush!
Popcorn Eating Technique from an Asian Mom
I think Bruce Lee Roy from The Last Dragon patented this technique =P
'Why Does Sonic Advertise on TV When There's No Sonic Near Me?'
Haha, so true Adam! We don't have any close by in San Diego. It was on a Vegas trip that we actually stopped by one. I must say it was quite tasty. :)
'Top Chef' Season 5 News: 17 More Cheftestants, No Ted Allen
My guess is that Ted Allen probably doesn't have the time to commit to the Top Chef because of his Food Detectives show. We'll see if he comes back in TC6 if the ratings drop in Food Detectives, hehe.
Fresh & Easy? Not So Simple
We have an F&E opening in San Diego (Mira Mesa, to be precise). I drive past it every day and can't wait for it to open!
Snapshots from Asia: I’d Like a Michael Jackson, Please
Mum used to make us a summer time treat of shredded black grass jelly, crushed ice, and a spoon of sugar. It was the best way to beat the heat.. Oh the good times.. :)
Essentials: Green Goddess Dressing
Awesome post!! I was looking for a good green goddess recipe to try over the weekend.
Dinner with 'Top Chef' Marcel Vigneron
I was always a fan of Marcel's creativity, though he did have a foam in every dish. =P
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Growing up, we never went out for American food except to celebrate a school award or something. And even back then we wouldn't go anywhere "fancy", we would dine in at the Pizza Hut down our street. But one time, when I was six, my parents took my brother and me to McDonald's for Happy Meal for no special reason. It was Ma and Ba's special treat for us. That memory makes it the best burger I've ever had.