MUNCHIES

3 posts in 'MUNCHIES'

Crocodile Pancakes // Rogue Tribute

by Kris   ⋅   August 21, 2008   ⋅   Comments [6]

Here’s an ode to Chris’ recent Rogue movie review.
Since we were under false pretenses that it might actually be a good ‘n scary giant crocodile flick and it turned out to be kind of a flop instead, I thought I’d surprise Chris with some yummy nummies shaped like the famed swamp creature [...]

The Red Crane Restaurant // munchies review // California

by Kris   ⋅   May 29, 2008   ⋅   Comment [1]

The Red Crane is a welcome surprise nestled amongst the usual Cupertino “brain booster” establishments and across from a Home Depot. Its humble facade opens up to tasteful asian-inspired modern minimalism with dim lighting and papercraft frame-sets on every wall, most likely from the local Japanese craft clubs. With its amiable and attentive [...]

L’Osteria del Forno Italian Restaurant munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   May 26, 2008   ⋅   Comment now

I have to preface this review by stating that the food at L’Osteria del Forno is incredible; the authenticity (as far as I know, I mean I’m no expert on Italy, but I know this ain’t Ragu), the fresher than fresh ingredients, the overall pristine presentation — basically what you look for in a restaurant [...]

3660 on the Rise Restaurant munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   May 20, 2008   ⋅   Comment [1]

I don’t know how many times I’ve driven past this place and missed it (and of course by “driven” I mean “being driven”, haha). Well, never again because it is a “don’t miss”. In an expensive-looking building on the iffy strip of “thrift haven” Waialae Avenue, 3660 on the Rise sits “atop” a [...]

Hydration Café munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   April 7, 2008   ⋅   Comments [5]

Cheap, fast, tasty. That’s all I ask a bento box to be, but places usually skimp on flavor, busting the sacred trinity. Hydration Café does not skimp. For about $5 and some change, you can get a generous portion of your choice of fried cutlets (chicken, pork, squid, mackerel, tofu, vegetarian fish [...]

Caffé Macs munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   April 6, 2008   ⋅   Comment now

I’m sure Caffé Macs (Apple’s eatery) was attempting to be set itself apart from all the other Silicon Valley Corporate Cafés by adding an extra “f”, or maybe they did that because that’s what the food deserves. Okay, that was harsh, but clever, no? And wait, isn’t caffé Italian for coffee not cafeteria? [...]

eBay Park Café munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   April 4, 2008   ⋅   Comments [3]

Oh no! I’m officially a Silicon Valley whore. I’ve worked at Apple, Yahoo!, Adobe, (am still currently a Research Consultant for Google), but eBay made me a juicy offer and a tops title plus pet insurance(!), so I’m there now, helping with the overhaul design bonanza. Woowoo! So far, it’s an [...]

Café Adobe munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   April 3, 2008   ⋅   Comment now

Holy crap Jack Black works here! A doppelgänger who speaks spanish. It’s like Nacho Libre, cafeteria version. I haven’t ordered from his section, I usually stick to the daily specials like veggie paninis or falafels. Consistency is not their game, with tender wedge fries one day and denture-denting the next. [...]

Saravana Bhavan munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   April 2, 2008   ⋅   Comment now

If you think Amber India is good Indian food, then stop reading right now. If you’re one for a little adventure, try Saravana Bhavan. Piquant, pungent, vegetarian South Indian (Tamilnadu, I believe) cuisine that won’t break the bank (prices have been steadily increasing probably due to popularity, ~$5.85/main dish) revolves around various categories [...]

Hoshi Restaurant munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   March 29, 2008   ⋅   Comments [2]

Damn, forgot the camera again. Hoshi is not a place to order sushi rolls. You probably will be disappointed. And you might be taken aback when their grilled fish entrées reach your table as it is the whole fish, head, bones, fins, tail and all. This is a place to drink [...]

GocHi Japanese Fusion Tapas munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   March 28, 2008   ⋅   Comments [2]

There’s something wild happening in Cupertino, the education-centric mecca for droll family life and ethnic fairs held in the duck-ruled pond/park because they don’t even have a Downtown to party in. Well, they’re all partying over at GocHi now.
I’ve heard about the horrendous wait for a table there. I’m not stupid; I do [...]

Tanto Restaurant munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   March 26, 2008   ⋅   Comments [2]

I was pretty much jazzed about any plate of raw fish set in front of me until I moved to the Bay Area, where sushi is prevalent, but good sushi is rare (so you know if I, the human garbage disposal, am saying that, then there must be something amiss). Even some yummy stand-bys [...]

Tofoo Com Chay munchies review

by Kris   ⋅   February 27, 2008   ⋅   Comment [1]

Tofoo Com Chay feels like family when Ben, the friendly upbeat shopowner with the photographic memory greets regulars by name every time without fail. One tiny counter lady seems to only know the english word “dear”, repeating it often. But the service is only one of the reasons why you’ll make frequent visits. [...]

Wild Mushroom and Spinach Habanero Lasagna munchies recipe

by Kris   ⋅   January 17, 2008   ⋅   Comment now

When the spinach e.coli outbreak of 2006 arose, I almost died. Died because I couldn’t eat spinach. I luuuuurve spinach; raw or sauteed, it’s so good. I was doing Consultant work for Apple then, enjoying piling up the spinach from Caffe Macs‘ salad bar, but not enjoying their method of pay-by-weigh (heavy [...]

Ginger Spice Iced Cookies munchies recipe

by Kris   ⋅   November 10, 2007   ⋅   Comment now

Ginger is so Autumn, doncha think? The warmth of fresh Fall spices really inspire the soul and tempt the palate.. why, the very mention of it causes me to spout jenky poetry, apparently.
These Ginger Spice Iced Cookies are so soft and chewy and gingery that someone better stop me.. I feel a [...]

Curry Udon munchies recipe

by Kris   ⋅   November 9, 2007   ⋅   Comment [1]

Curry is welcome at our house any time, be it Japanese-style or Indian-spiced, and I love fatty thick noodles, so I thought I’d try my hand at merging both with Curry Udon. I just subbed seitan for chicken but it’s just as yummy without meat or “meat”, too. I sent Chris off with [...]

Sweet Potato Macadamia Cake with White Chocolate Frosting munchies recipe

by Kris   ⋅   October 17, 2007   ⋅   Comment [1]

When I was young, I wanted a sweet potato pie, but noone I knew made or sold the stuff. Then my dad grew sweet potatoes, but still no pie. When I finally had some (even an authentic Southern recipe I trekked to “wrong side o’ the tracks” Bayview on the Muni to try), [...]

Meatless “Meaty” Tacos munchies recipe

by Kris   ⋅   October 17, 2007   ⋅   Comment now

I’m sure if you made these with actual animal flesh, you’d have a coronary right on the spot. I don’t do well with exact measurements or repeating routines (even if I’m following a baking recipe, I experiment and change it up often), so bear with me. I created this when I couldn’t find [...]

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