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Lopez Restaurante Y Cantina
October 12, 2009 – 12:30 am | No Comment

After checking out the Monterey Aquarium a few weeks ago, the plan was to have some Mexican food. There were a few spots at the Row, but Yelp said that the best one was off …

Call Fail, AT&T and iPhone
September 17, 2009 – 2:22 pm | 2 Comments

I don’t ask for much. Just want my phone to be able to make calls… one of the most basic functions of a “phone”. I used to be with Verizon. Yes, dropped calls happened and …

Trix’s Birthday Brunch at Circa
August 16, 2009 – 1:58 am | Comments Off

A few months ago Trix had a birthday brunch at Circa in the city. After ordering food, we started off with a round of Remy shots. Then I ordered a beer… with breakfast food? I …

Shanghai Dumpling House
August 15, 2009 – 12:48 pm | Comments Off

If you’re ever at SFO, you’re near some good dumplings. Shanghai Dumpling House is a casual restaurant at Millbrae. According to a reliable source (Mr. Kwok), it’s one of the few places in the SF …

Elepahant Bar is Up to Par
August 10, 2009 – 10:04 pm | Comments Off

Elephant Bar is OK… not the best but definitely not the worst place to eat. Started off with Quick Seared Ahi Tuna with Ponzu and Sweet Potato Fries. For the entrée I usually get the …

The Darkside of North Beach and Bocce Cafe
June 23, 2009 – 12:50 am | 2 Comments

On Father’s day Mara said “What do you want to do? I’m driving!” I thought it was a good day to go to North Beach with the fam. On the way there I was able …

Smarties Candy (UK version), 50mm test photo
June 16, 2009 – 2:33 pm | Comments Off

My friend Julian, who just got back from his trip to the UK and France, was kind enough to give me a small box of some Smarties. Not to be mistaken with the infamous USDM …

Ip Man Movie Review
June 15, 2009 – 10:58 am | One Comment

Ip man was Bruce Lee’s master. If you’ve seen the power of the one inch punch and the wooden dummy, they are both part of the Wing Chun system. This movie is like most Kung …

Jacked Takeout and Edwin Chop Sticks to the Rescue
May 12, 2009 – 1:45 am | One Comment

Ever since Tivo and Hulu, I never watch TV when anything airs live. A few weeks ago we had Fringe night. Mara and Trix ordered Japanese at the closest place, Kamemishi House. The food is …

Santana Row, R9, Cupcakin
April 27, 2009 – 2:40 am | 3 Comments

Mara and I decided to take Aiden to SJ for some cupcakin. Good time to test out the new Canon Rebel XSi.
What is this an R9?

That’s wifey in line at Kara’s Cupcakes. Good stuff! You …