Building Model - Coversion

I like to build models and I especially enjoy building a model of cars that I own. And I just happened to own a Mercedes Benz SLK 320. However, none of the model makers manufacture SLK 320, and Tamiya only offers the SLK 230 version. Therefore, the model kit requires some conversion as I move along.

First, the SLK 320 has a redesigned front, rear bumpers, side skirts (and same colour with the body), a small rear spoiler, and the key lock was moved next to the license plate lights. This gives a clean look at the boot lid. The side indicators on the fenders were moved on to the bumper, and the radiator grill is silver rather than black.

Broadway Prime in Burlingame, CA

I was told the Prime Rib served by Broadway Prime in Burlingame is just as good as House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. Naturally, I had to experience it myself.

It looked, and served just like the way House of Prime Rib served; cream spinach, mashed potato, yorkshire pudding, and salad. They even cut the prime rib from the cart like House of Prime Rib. And I found out the owner used to work at House of Prime Rib. It was tasty, and just as good as House of Prime Rib, price about the same though. Broadway Prime charges $36 for the thickest of cut, and House of Prime Rib priced at $39.95.

Even the dessert menu is nearly identical, creme brulee, tiramisu, ice cream, cheese cake. Price range from $4 to $9, a bit cheaper than House of Prime Rib.

Prime Rib by Broadway Prime was tasty, it really melted in your mouth. The only critism I could think of is the dinnerware, and silverware they are using. I felt like I was back caferia at work, they looked cheap however they don't match for the amount for the food and service they provide. I wish they could use better dinnerware like House of Prime Rib.





Lunch - drink tea (飲茶), Dim Sum (點心)

This week we went to Asian Pearl (順峰漁村) in Richmond, CA for lunch;

Dim Sum (點心), and drink tea (飲荼).

Rice noodle roll with fried dough (炸两), this dish is available in one form of another in many restaurants. Depends on the cooks' preferences some would make the rice noodle roll with dried shrimp and scallion, and some just make the rice noodle without one or both. Top with semi-sweet soy sauce, hoysin sauce and/or seasame sauce. Best to have it when the fried dough still warm and crispy. This order sells for $3.80

TIP: arrive and order at the restaurant soon after it opens. WHY? the cooks have more time to prepare your order when they are not yet super busy.

Dumpling with soup (灌湯餃) is a must for me if the menu has it available. Like many other food items it is served in one form or another. This version has a bit of shark's fin showing in the soup already (it's real but not high quality, what do you expect the order just under $5?) the dumpling fillings are diced pork (not minced), mushroom, shrimps, and vegetable. The piece of Bok Choy (白菜) or chinese cabbage came as a surprise an unusual addition. Brooth is a bit dull. It didn't have the clarity or kick like the one I had in Hong Kong Lounge.

BBQ Pork Cheek (豬脛肉) - just like BBQ Pork, BUT the similarity ends there. The restaurant use the meat from the cheek and neck of the pig instead of the loin (regular BBQ Pork uses loin)of the pig. The meat is a bit more crisp when compared with regular BBQ Pork. The order sells for $6.50.

Vietnamese Chicken Rice Noodle (越南雞粉)

I had Chicken rice noodle soup for lunch in Turtle Tower a vietnamese restaurant on Geary Blvd, between 22nd and 21st Ave, that's No. 9 on the menu. $6.95 for a small bowl, and $7.95 for a large bowl. It has a sister restaurant on Larkin Street, the shop on Geary Blvd is less chaotic, and more organized. The shop on Larkin Street is so busy during lunch hour you might find yourself sharing a table with strangers, and the place is a bit cramped.

Dumpling with soup (灌湯餃)

Dumpling with soup (灌湯餃) basically a dumpling with pork, shrimp, lobster, shark's fin, depends on the chefs' preferences. Double boiled in chicken brooth. This one was ordered in Hong Kong Lounge on Geary between 17th and 18th Ave. The restaurant opens at 11am during fall and winter, and 10:30am during spring and summer.

Farewell Dinner

Do I need to say more? House of Prime Rib, picture shown, King cut with cream spinach, place can be quite expensive you can spend as much as $100 to $120 per person if cocktails, desserts, and wine are factored in. BUT well worth it.

Farewell dinner took place at House of Prime Rib

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Farewell

June 1st, 2010 was the last day at work for Aldo, our night manager. He decided to go back to France after 4 years working at the Mark Hopkins Hotel. Rest of the pictures can be viewed here http://www.flickr.com/photos/wtang20155/