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Destination Miami: Sushi Siam
2007-08-01 00:12:00
Sushi Siam (located on 647 Lincoln Road)It was our second night in Miami , and we decided to check out another restaurant on Lincoln Road. Sushi Siam. Just as the name of the restaurant suggested, it offered a combination of Japanese and Thai food. There was a lot of outdoor seating. Peeking in through the glass windows, you can see their sushi bar and the chefs preparing these awesome sushi boats (which we also decided to order).There was also a live performance on Lincoln Road that night. Conveniently, our table was nearby the stage. So, having dinner outdoors while listening to some random band play music sounded extra delightful.Here?s our dinner at: Sushi SiamChoice of BeverageKirin IchibanJapanese beer (on left)SinghaThai lager beer (on right)AppetizerBeef SkewerMarinated beef on wooden skewers with satay sauce on the sideLOOKY: OMG OMG OMG! (totally awesome)TASTY: it?s so good; I can get a meal full of this (above average)Remarks: When the waiter brought this over, I was speec...
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Destination Miami: Sushi Samba
2007-07-31 00:24:00
It was my first night at Miami . I was tired, grouchy and hungry when I arrived at the Miami International Airport. My flight was delayed for a lovely 2 hours and by the time I got off the plane the sun was already down. Once we got to South Beach, we checked into the hotel, dropped off my luggage, and quickly began searching for the nearest hotspot to find some dinner. The lady at the Front Desk of the hotel recommended to head over to Lincoln Road.The night view of Lincoln Road was pretty amazing. It?s this long road filled with restaurants, bars, lounges, retail stores and more. Most of the restaurants offer outdoor seating, and so the street is lit up very well. There were a large variety of foods to choose from.As we started walking down the road, Sushi Samba caught my eye. It was full off orange and yellow lights. (It?s located at 600 Lincoln Road.) There was plenty of outdoor seating. (I really enjoy outdoor seating. However, in New York City, outdoor seating might not always ...
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A short message from LookyTasty.com
2007-07-27 04:01:00
Unfortunately to say, I've been a little behind schedule with my postings. I just came back from my week long trip at Miami, FL. I stayed at South Beach and the area was amazing. I ate at so many restaurants there, took many pictures, and I have so much to share.Please stay tuned.
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Destination Chicago: Ken Kee Restaurant
2007-07-21 02:13:00
Ken Kee Restaurant , a small restaurant located in Chinatown with lots of yummy Cantonese and Hong Kong style dishes on their menu.Two things that caught my eye!1. Cheap prices! 2. Authentic Cantonese fast food (not the Americanized ones you find with names like "Happy Dragon Lucky Chinese restaurant")!The wait was long (well, we did have a party of 4-5). The restaurant was pretty crowded. The service is probably not the best out there, but a very typical Chinese restaurant. They're not rude, but I think they just concentrate on serving the food rather than pampering the customers. It kind of makes you feel like you're in Hong Kong or something.Appetizer:Deep Fried Man-touDeep fried buns served with a small plate of condensed milk on the side for dipping.LOOKY: mouth watering (above average)TASTY: if you weren't so filling, i'd eat more of you (average)Remarks: One of my favorite dishes to order during Dim Sum. These man-tou's are much bigger than the ones they serve at Dim Sum,...
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Destination Chicago: Cozy Noodles
2007-07-19 18:30:00
Me - "Hi, I was wondering if you could help me with some directions?"Store clerk - "Sure."Me - "Do you know how to get to this Thai restaurant with the sewing machines and lots of toys?"Store clerk - "Of course! Go down this road and you'll see it in a few blocks on the left."As I was asking for the directions, I noticed how absurd the words I was saying sounded. "Thai restaurant with the sewing machines and lots of toys" Surprisingly, the clerk knew exactly what I was talking about. And so, I was happy.Here I introduce to you, Cozy Noodles 'n Rice located at 3456 N Sheffield Ave, Chica go , IL:As you step inside, you see rows of dining tables and tons of vintage toys and signs on the walls.If you look closely at each table, it's actually an old Singer sewing machine. WOW!My Lunch at Cozy Noodles 'n Rice:Noodles Panang. A spicy panang curry with chopped carrots and bell peppers, pieces of chicken, and a delicious coconut taste. It's served with crispy rice noodles already inside ...
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Taste of Chicago
2007-07-18 15:30:00
So while I was in Chica go , I went to check out the Taste of Chicago at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. It's an annual event, pretty much this huge food festival where lots of local restaurants sell their specialty dishes!! In fact, I believe it's the world's LARGEST food festival. This year it was held from June 29 to July 8. Along with the food vendors, they also offer live music and performances.How is works is you first purchase these food tickets. Then you wander through the park, exchanging the tickets for whatever food or drinks you can afford. And so, for $21 we got 33 tickets to roam around with. The place was packed!So, here I share with you my journey through the Taste of Chicago.Now, even though there's 33 tickets in hand, we knew that we probably won't be able to buy too much food with it. We definitely won't be able to try something from many vendors. Therefore, We had to choose wisely.First stop, SEAFOOD + BBQ!OOOO Crab legs! They were really delicious at first. ...

Trip to the Kwik-E-Mart
2007-07-17 06:18:00
So, I had previously mentioned on my 7-11 post, that a selected number of 7-Elevens were transformed into Kwik-E-Mart s, like the ones in the Simpsons.Well, earlier today, I made a trip to Times Square, in New York City in search of this Kwik-E-Mart .I was very amused but it didn't very resemble the Kwik-E-Mart as shown in the cartoon. Sure, there were squishees, pink donuts, Buzz cola, and lots of Simpsons memorabilia, but I guess it was just a little odd to have the Kwik-E-Mart in the middle of the city. I hear that the Kwik-E-Mart in Chicago resembles the one from the cartoon the most (according to the picture from the official 7-Eleven website, there's even the parking spaces in front of the store).Buy 3 for the Price of 3! Awesome!Anyway, I had a lot of fun running around the store with my camera, snapping away! I was very impressed with the decorations inside the store. I liked all the cartoon character cut outs, and the Springfield posters and flyers around the store. And, ...
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Destination Chicago: Tank Noodles
2007-07-12 21:05:00
Right off the Argyle station stop on the red-line of the Chica go CTA, we come across what is known as New Chinatown (well, it's more like Vietnamese-town, really). I love Vietnamese food. We were hungry, and there were so many Vietnamese restaurants on that street.But there,... at the corner of Argyle and Broadway, we see it's awning hovering above us...And so, here I present to you: My Lunch at Tank Noodles .Appetizer:G?i Cu?n [goy koon]- nounKnown in English as, summer rolls. The transparent looking layer is actually rice paper wrappers. Inside the roll, there's rice vermicelli noodles, lettuce, cilantro, bean sprouts, mints, scallions, and possibly others (depending on the restaurant I suppose or the person rolling it) and of course slices of shrimps!!! These summer rolls are often served with a peanut sauce mixture!LOOKY: mouth watering (above average)TASTY: i want seconds! (above average)Remarks: Summer rolls are one of my personal favorites of Vietnamese cuisine. The servin...
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Today is 7-11 Day!!!
2007-07-11 15:35:00
Slurpees are one of my favorite frozen drinks ever since I was a little kid. It's so refreshing and those brain freezes you get when you drink it too fast... wow, who can forget those.On 7-11 Day, 7-Eleven stores gives out complimentary 7.11oz Slurpees!!!(Too bad they don't have one here where I am right now... closest one is like 30+ miles away.)It's not often that I encounter a 7-Eleven store. I know they do exist in New York City, but I just never really come across them.Recently, while in visiting Pittsburgh, PA, I saw one and I just couldn't resist but to pick up a 12 oz. Slurpee. I like the Coca Cola flavor best. I guess it's because it doesn't leave color stains on my teeth or my tongue afterwards.So, what I've heard is that since the Simpsons movie will be coming out later this month (on July 27... which I'm also very excited about), a selected number of 7-Elevens have been turned into Kwik-E-Mart s. Inside these Kwik-E-Marts, you would find food items from the cartoo...
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LookyTasty: The Beginning
2007-07-10 16:02:00
Lately, I've been traveling quite a lot. Traveling means that you'll probably not be cooking and will end up eating at quite a few restaurants. Whenever I go out to eat, I always liked taking photos of the dishes that I order. I think it has something to do with capturing the moment, before I rampage through the dish and chow it all down. (Actually, I find myself rarely able to finish the food that I order, portions are often too huge... but that's besides the point here.)Anyway, I ended up with a collection of photos of some good looking and great tasting food. What else to do with these photos, but to share it with people through an online food blog!!In addition to postings about my adventures and visits to restaurants, I'll also document my experiments in the kitchen. I like to eat, but I also like to cook. I'm not the best cook out there, but I love to learn and try new things. Every since moving out, I've made many attempts in the kitchen. Sometimes, I get recipes from a ...