From the category archives:

Eating Out

Mobile Chowdown 4: Maximus Minimus

July 22, 2010

For the last couple of years especially this past year, there has been a whole influx of food trucks. I am not talking about just the taco truck which has been around for a while but these new fancy food trucks that sell gourmet food. Usually these food trucks can be found in different places [...]

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Homestyle HongKong Cafe

June 15, 2010

School is finally out and I feel a sense of relief. Someone tell me why the schools try to squeeze so many programs in the last 2 weeks of school. Field trips, field days, concerts, summer birthday parties etc.. It seems like there was a program everyday. I was so glad when it was the [...]

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Paseo @ Fremont, Seattle

March 29, 2010

I have a weakness for breads and sandwiches especially when fresh baguettes are involved. They are my comfort food. That’s why I love places like Baugette Box, Macrina, Le Panier and Bakery Nouveau. And I think I have just discovered my new favorite sandwich place. Paseo!! Paseo, a Cuban/Carribean store, has been on my to-go list [...]

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Munching our way through Pike Place Market

October 22, 2009

Probably once every 2 months, we will make our way to Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. It’s a really happening place with lots of tourists. There are lots to see but there are also lots to eat and we were there for the food. A great place to start out at Pike Place will [...]

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Boom Noodle @ Bellevue Square

September 8, 2009

A friend has been recommending Boom Noodle to us for a while but we have never had time to drop by. Well, last week, we finally decided to drop by.

Love their decor! Their seating were mainly communal tables which seems to be the trend lately. We went for an early lunch, so we had the [...]

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Baguette Box

July 3, 2009

I love Vietnamese sandwiches. They are delicious and very cheap. I can usually get them for only $2 for a pork sandwich. But there are some days when I crave the fancier version, that’s when I head to Baguette Box.
DH had the Crispy Drunken Chicken Baguette. Pieces of crispy battered chicken topped with a sweet [...]

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Bakery Nouveau

May 29, 2009

It was supposed to be a week of celebration with mother’s day and my birthday a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately all plans were canceled when I ended up having a major toothache which resulted in a very expensive emergency root canal. Ouch!! Anyway, I finally got a little belated celebration the following weekend. DH [...]

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60% off restaurant.com + FREE $10 gift certificate

May 19, 2009

We have been eating out a lot lately. But thanks to a couple of money-saving ways, we are still able to stay within our monthly budget. One of my secret is using the restaurant.com coupons.
At restaurant.com, you can buy a $25 gift certificate for only $10. That translates to a $15 off your bill. Sounds [...]

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Red Fish Blue Fish @ Victoria BC

April 24, 2009

Continuing with more Victoria post! We got to Victoria late in the afternoon. All because DH wanted to make a detour to Richmond for early lunch before catching the BC ferries across to Victoria. By the time we got to Victoria, it was too early for dinner but we were very hungry due to [...]

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Blue Fox Cafe @ Victoria, BC

April 16, 2009

I am so behind on my restaurant reviews!! So what else is new, right??hehe… I confess, I have been spending way too much time indulging in my latest hobby – couponing!! Check out my latest profit deal here.
Another reason for the backlog is getting the photos ready. The sorting, selecting and finally editing of photos takes time. It doesn’t [...]