Archive for February, 2009
Rayfil’s YMCA Spoof: Bio rad innovative spoof
Rayfil as Karate Kid Yesterday, I had great surprise. My role as “karate kid” in a YMCA spoof had arrived. Bio Rad, a biotech company, is being innovative by introducing new products using viral videos. The marketing campaigns includes auditions. Click {Bio Rad Marketing Campaign} Note: The Caeser character is actor Franco, also the announcer [...]
Lee’s Sandwich: Budget Vietnamese sandwich in Tenderloin San Francisco
Lee’s Sandwiches {click for food photo + map} In the seedy Tenderloin district in San Francisco, there are a few great places for sandwiches. Trying to avoid the mile long line at Saigon Sandwich, I hip – hop over to Lee’s Sandwiches. A great sandwich starts with texture. Served on a crunchy French roll, my [...]
Fatburger at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe: hamburger that was underseasoned and underdressed
Fatburger {click for photos + address} Eating a great burger is just like riding Space Mountain roller coaster at Disneyland. First, there is anticipation for something thrilling. The speed, mysterious out of space ambiance, and lively screams add to the experience. The ride itself is memorable. But after visiting Fatburger at Harrah’s in Lake Tahoe, [...]
Forrest Buffet: Harrah’s Buffet Lake Tahoe with prime rib and cocktail shrimp
{Click for more photos + map} “I don’t eat beef!” “I’m a vegetarian!” “Let do Asian tonight!” Like a popular Chinese food dish, my date can sometimes be {sweet} or {sour}. After snowboarding and burning infinite calories on the top of the mountain, I was ready for comfort food heaven. Only one hurdle came head [...]
International House of Pancakse (IHOP): free pancakes for charity
IHOP is teaming up with Children’s Miracle Network for a one day charity event. Each guest will receive a free short stack pancake and will be encouraged to donate proceeds to charity. {Event details} Ends tonight.
Food Photos: taking good photos
a. Prime rib picture lacking light b. Spinach Salad with great lighting This past Saturday, I attended a class on photography atWolf, a local camera store. Photography translates to “light writer.” I learned more about the how lighting plays a major role. The class prepared me to take better food photos. Both picture (a.) + [...]
Campusfork Food Show Episode #3: Simple Budget Garlic Noodles
Happy Sunday. Enjoy our third Campusfork food show episode. Watch + comment Now Save 80% Off with every order of $25 Gift Certificates. Use code DINE and pay $2 thru 2/28/09.
Chevy’s Happy Hour: $3 Nachos and $3 Drinks
Now Save 80% Off with every order of $25 Gift Certificates. Use code DINE and pay $2 thru 2/28/09. “More chips and salsa please, whenever you get the chance!” One gentle bite, the thin corn chips shattered. The party train had arrived. After forty minutes of waited, we were finally seated. Looking at the prices, [...]
Lamb Shoulder and fresh poached shrimp recipe: surf and turf dinner
{Lamb Shoulders} I love rack of lamb. But priced at around $12 per pound, it does not meet my budget. So, I tried lamb shoulder, priced attractively at $3.50 per pound. Simply rub the meat with Dijon mustard and grill with garlic. Grill each side for about 6 minutes before flipping. {Trumpet Mushrooms} For veggies, [...]
Mission Street Food: low-down haute cuisine featuring Anthony Myint
Late January, we blogged about Mission Street Food {blog}. Another Mission Street Food SFGate article has surfaced. Chef Anthony Myint is remarkable. He found a Chinese restaurant not in use at night and started creating. Instead of spending money on advertisement, he started a movement. Serving quality food at quality price + donate some proceeds [...]
Oreo Cookie Pizza from Domino’s
Food porn, a term that describes food we lust to eat at first glance. We salivate as we make a connection with the food dish. Not here. The Oreo Cookie pizza from Domino’s just looks disgusting. For innovative pizza dishes, I rather the Pizza Hut hot dog pizza. {sorry guys, only available in Korea}
Indian American Anoop Desai: American Idol Season 8
Showing up in shorts for his audition, he surprised the American Idol judges. Appearing to be my calculus tutor, his try talent shines
Top 10 Aphrodisiacs from Reader’s Digest
Ming Tsai shucking oyster Reader’s Digest wrote about Top 10 Aphrodisiacs. I am going out to make an avocado banana shake.
Ronald McDonald versus Dominos Noid: video game in Japanese
In a Street Fighter like concept, Ronald McDonald battles Domino’s former mascot, the Noid.
Valentines Day dinner: steamed mussels + surf clams + vodka spaghetti
People say “I LOVE YOU” in different ways. Some buy underwear, some spend money on flowers. Me, I cook. {Steamed Mussels} ~pour 1 can of chicken broth in the pot + add chopped garlic + cherry tomatoes + 2 bay leaves + pinch of sea salt + fresh ground pepper {vodka spaghetti} ~boil spaghetti. We [...]
Chinese New Year: Turnip cake and snow peas with Sriracha chili and hoisen sauce
Turnip cake is a dish that I eat during Chinese New Year. It is a comfort food snack. With a crispy crust and marshmallow like texture, turnip cake has been a favorite at our house. Each cake can be amplified by using sauce that adds a “kick” to the palate. Sriracha adds a blend of [...]
Shabu Shabu: Beef Hot Pot Recipe for home cooking
On a rainy day like today, I crave comfort food. With the chilling rain pouring down, hot pot comes to mind. Something special arises when a few friends join together and gather around the table. A few weeks ago, I had great hot pot with tender beef. Tools: 1 pot 1 propane gas burner 1 [...]
New Camera: Nikon S52
“You need to get a better camera!” Alright, my friends were right. So I listened, and bought the Nikon Coolpix S52. Also, I am currently taking photo classes at Ritz. I have learned that proper lighting plays a major role in taking great photos. My new Nikon has the capability of taking shots up to [...]
Doobu: Spicy Tofu Soup in Japantown
{Click here for photos + address} Word Play. What comes to mind when I say HOT ‘N SPICY? Buffalo wings, Indian Curry and … “SOON DOOBU” The Koreans cleverly turn to soup, especially after a night of drinking. Piping hot soup does the trick and simply “hugs” the palate. Served in a charming pot, velvety [...]
Japanese food, in Japan for a Year: Storm Tropper Danny Choo
Happy Holidays! Hope you guys had a joyous Valentine’s Day. I stumbled upon Danny Choo’s video. He’s a tech guy that loves Japanese culture, especially anime. He dressed up as the Storm Tropper and dances around Tokyo. No, I don’t have a fetish for Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty. But, both of us share the [...]
Campusfork food show: Omelet & Corn Beef
Omelet Corn Beef Part 1: Hit “HQ” to watch in high quality Omelet Corn Beef Part 2 Happy Valentine’s Day Landing on a refreshing Saturday, Valentine day this year can involve a few festivities. Start the day off with comfort food. The Campusfork food show episode number two features a fluffy omelet with corn beef [...]
Korean Steak: Korean BBQ marinade in 16 oz steak
It all starts with the vibrant marinade plus good quality of beef. Grill the meat low to medium heat for around seven minutes each side for medium rare. Thick steaks tend to take longer to cook. The result, tender juicy meat with just the perfect note of sweetness. I rounded out the meal with grilled [...]
Roller Coaster Sushi: animated video on Kaiten revolving sushi
Great graphics! Kaiten sushi refers to sushi served on a conveyor belt. When the bill is requested, the waiter counts up the number of plates and calculates the bill. On a visit to a great Kaiten sushi place in Tokyo, waiter go hi-tech and use a scanner to count the number of plates. My dream [...]
Sushi Hana: All You Can Eat sushi on Van Ness
800 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 775-5800 www.sushihanasf.com {Click for photos} “Em, I can’t move!” (referring to my gut buster) I have a love hate relationship with all-you-can-eat sushi. Love the fact that I can unbuckle my belt, let me sake belly loose, and order until the moon sets. My hate relationship [...]
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{ Rayfil Wong | self development :: linbowing }
- New Sensation. Linbowing, not Tebowing.Jeremy Lin has been on fire. I noticed the other night Jeremy Lin bowing to Carmelo Anthony as a sign of celebration. Could this be a new sensation? No more Tebowing, Linbowing time. You heard it first here at rayfil.com, I am coining the term “Linbowing” A few years ago, I saw Jeremy Lin play […]
- Humans are Awesome, Training RequiredLimits are truly self imposed. Practice married with dedication and focus = amazing […]
