March 28, 2009
In the spirit of March Madness, the heaven-sent blog LA Taco has posted their Elite 8 bracket for Taco Madness 2009. Since college basketball’s Elite 8 commences tonight I thought it would be appropriate to post an
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March 11, 2009
Pellet is an extremely imaginative, hilarious artist who is making his way to NYC from lil’ ol’ decrepit San Jose. Bright Lights, Big City!!! Having just left the city myself, I am extremely
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February 28, 2009
Ever since Kayoko packed her bags and returned to the land of eternal sunshine and spotless minds, I’ve been having an ever-growing yearning to return to the good old days of the NY Umamiventure. In particular,
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November 21, 2008
We splurged at one of the best restaurants in Cabo, which was conveniently located in the hotel we stayed at. We asked concierge to make a reservation, and I casually asked about dress code, and she said “elegant outfit”. WTF does that mean? It’s a beach vacation, and Nate only had a pair of jeans, and she
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November 14, 2008
We made a recession trip to Cabo San Lucas over the weekend.
How recession friendly?
Airfare – Miles redeemedHotel - my bf is VERY travel savvy and found a crazy deal at Sheraton for $30 a night. Must be computer glitch, since regular price was $350 a night.. $120 for 4 nights, cheaper than YMCA!Booze - Happy hour from 11am
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September 9, 2008
After Yoko’s post this weekend about taco ricing in Okinawa, I was super intrigued. Have you ever heard of such a thing???
As Yoko mentioned, taco rice origins lie in Okinawa, and is a product of the US occupation of the island. More about taco rice on Wiki- it’s fascinating. Leave it up to the Japanese to
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September 5, 2008
Here is my new favorite place that Christi and Mike brought me to in Man Jose called Dia de Pesca. It’s a seafood taco shack out of a “roach coach” that ROCKS. Literally, it’s just an old
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August 26, 2008
May 26, 2008
They say that NY is the dining capital of the world- but what is the glory of that if you can’t even find decent burrito here? Mexican food in NY is so pathetic it makes me want to cry.
So when in San Francisco, you must get your burrito on whenever you possibly can- yes, yes, of course the Mission is
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May 15, 2008
Preface reading: yesterday’s sneak preview reader.
jim: yo
kayoko: ah, there you are!
jim: here i am
jim (2:44:04 PM): so the taco truck thing
kayoko: yes taco truck
kayoko: tell me a little about it???
kayoko: the only reason i know it’s going into effect tonight is cause of Tastespotting
jim:
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