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  1. 2009.05.05 Sweet November
  2. 2009.02.10 SF BMW
  3. 2009.01.30 The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die 2

Sweet November

Reviews 2009. 5. 5. 17:27

Yeah, it's a shame.
I love SF so much,
but I only watched this movie very recently.
For some reason, I am not really into Keanu's movies.

Yes, it's a corny love story...
Sara (Charlize) lives with different men only for a month, because she is dying with a cancer - and partly because she is a hippie... a hippie who lives well in the Potrero Hill.
But she doesn't tell Nelson (Keanu) that she is dying, and they both fall in love. But Sara pushes Nelson away because she is dying.

The movie covers some of the famous places in the City - from Marina, Potrero Hill, Market Street, and even Clement st., Tenderloin (Old DMV site) and Port area... which include Some of the spots I passed by almost everyday. They had some views from the Treasure Island as well.

But yeah... if you ever lived in the city, you know that you won't go to Clement from Potrero Hill  for a walk with your neighbor from Potrero Hill next to the shitty-ass Java coffee shop. Those were hella unrealistic. I lived in Richmond and Panhandle area until I came to the East Bay, and I've been to Potrero Hill maybe only like twice?!

BTW, I can't believe that Java coffee shop on Clement (there are two, the south-side one is the real shitty one, and stinks of people smoking) has been around so long. Probably thanks to some old Asians who don't know what coffee should taste like. They make the worse coffee ever, just like cigarette pot water.

Well, back to the movie...
It was a really corny love story, but there were some moments in the movie that really caught me.
For those minutes, I was really into the movie, I didn't mind its old-fashion dialogues and plot.
Maybe it was Charlize's acting - it gotta be. It better be... Because Keanu can't act.

Nelson is a workaholic, who stays workaholic mainly to stay away from any emotional involvements. He has lost his parents and he did not open up to anyone.
He finally did to Sara, because Sara taught her that life is more than work or achievements.
But they still broke up.

Chaz (Jason Isaacs) tells Sarah: He will be hurt no matter what you do...
But Sara still chose to hurt when he was still around and when she was still alive.

There was the catharsis of the movie.

3/5
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SF BMW

Daily Words 2009. 2. 10. 10:42
I plan to buy a new car when I think my current 8-9 year old car is old enough.
For now, it runs just as fine.
It can keep up with my reckless driving and it has not caused any problems ever since the factory defect ignition had issues with a crack.
I run the highway, between cars and lanes for 80-85 mph, and it is just fine.
And I think it will be fine for a long time, too.
I don't mind.
It also has pretty good mpg for an old car, or even compared to any mid-size cars.

But I always thought that my next car purchase would be either Mercedes or Lexus.
Until I heard this story.

One person I know had leased a BMW from SF for 2 years.
After 2 years, he decided to purchase the car.
But since he signed the purchase paper,
the car had been having issues, and had to be towed in the middle of the road for 5 times in a couple months.
So, he goes back to SF BMW dealer, and makes an offer that he would return the car, would forgo the payments he has been made, and would buy a brand new model from him.
The dealer said NO.

So, this guy sues SF BMW, and won.
He will return the car, and get his purchase payments back, and his LEASE PAYMENTS as well. The judge also told SF BMW to pay for the ATTORNEY FEES.

He got all the money back for free 2 years and 4-5 months of ride including the litigation period, and purchased a brand new Mercedes... and these days are like the perfect time to buy a brand new car for people with cash and in need of a car.

I think I should consider going to SF BMW.
It sounds like they have both stupid dealers and stupid lawyers.
I wish the same thing would happen to me when I buy from them.


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The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die

Blah Blah 2009. 1. 30. 10:48
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The Big Eat SF: 100 Things to Try Before You Die

By ertohara
Created 01/26/2009 - 3:51pm

1. Roast chicken and bread salad at Zuni

2. Coffee-rubbed pork shoulder at Range

3. Carnitas taco at La Taqueria

4. Spicy crab and grits at the Front Porch

5. Chasu ramen at Katana-Ya

6. Burger with fries at Slow Club

7. Shaking beef at the Slanted Door

8. Morning bun at Tartine Bakery

9. Tofu soup with kimchi at My Tofu House

10. Baja-style fish tacos at Nick’s Crispy Tacos

11. Pork sugo with pappardelle at Delfina

12. Salt-and-pepper squid at Yuet Lee

13. Soup dumplings at Shanghai House

14. Beef brisket at Memphis Minnie’s

15. Oysters on the half shell at Swan Oyster Depot

16. Katsu curry from Muracci’s Japanese Curry & Grill

17. Tea-leaf salad at Burma Superstar

18. Salumi misti plate at Perbacco

19. Tuna tartare at Michael Mina

20. Chicken pot pie at Liberty Café

21. Pizza margherita at Pizzeria Delfina

22. Vietnamese roasted pork sandwich at Saigon Sandwich

23. Beer sausage with sauerkraut and grilled onions at Rosamunde Sausage Grill

24. Blue Bell Bitter from the cask at Magnolia Pub

25. Loaf of bread straight out of the oven at Tartine (bonus: sliced while still warm and slathered with Brillat- Savarin cheese from Bi-Rite, down the block)

26. A classic gin martini at Bourbon & Branch

27. Papaya salad with salty crab at Sai Jai Thai

28. A Gibraltar at Blue Bottle Café

29. Spaetzle at Suppenküche

30. Laughing Buddha cocktail at Cantina

31. Pan con chocolate with sea salt and olive oil at Laïola

32. Pupusas at Balompie Café #3

33. Prime rib at House of Prime Rib

34. Yellowtail collar at Oyaji

35. Salted-caramel ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery

36. Dry-fried chicken wings at San Tung

37. Rotisserie chicken at Limón Rotisserie

38. French fries at Hayes Street Grill

39. Pierna Enchilada torta at La Torta Gorda

40. Cheeseburger at Taylor’s Automatic Refresher

41. Pho ga at Turtle Tower

42. Fried-shrimp po’boy at Brenda’s French Soul Food

43. Mint julep at Alembic

44. Cannelé at Boulangerie Bay Bread

45. Galapagos cocktail at Absinthe

46. Chips and salsa at Papalote

47. Ceviche at La Mar Cebichería Peruana

48. Angels on horseback at Anchor & Hope

49. Ginger snaps at Miette

50. Giant pretzel with mustard at The Monk’s Kettle

51. Maccaronara with ricotta salata at A16

52. Fried brussels sprouts at SPQR

53. Garlic soup at Piperade

54. Spiced-chocolate doughnut at Dynamo Donut with a Four Barrel coffee

55. Milk-roasted pork at L’Osteria del Forno

56. Caponatina with burrata at Beretta

57. Goat stew at Kokkari Estiatorio

58. Absinthe daiquiri at Jardinière

59. Huarache with cactus salad at El Huarache Loco

60. The Brass Monkey at Little Star Pizza

61. Crab soufflé at Café Jacqueline

62. Shrimp-and-chive dumplings at Ton Kiang

63. Meatballs with grapes at Aziza

64. Paper masala dosa at Dosa

65. Crispy eggplant at Jai Yun

66. Pig parts at Incanto

67. Sand dabs at Tadich Grill

68. Irish coffee at the Buena Vista Cafe

69. Licorice parfait at South

70. Omakase menu at Sebo

71. A Fernet at R Bar

72. Arancini at Ducca

73. Popovers with strawberry butterat the Rotunda

74. Corned-beef sandwich with Gruyère at the Sentinel

75. Fried green beans at Coco500

76. Chicken hash at Ella’s

77. Eggs benedict on the back patio at Zazie

78. Chilaquiles with a fried egg at Pastores

79. Onion strings at Alfred’s Steakhouse

80. Apple fritter at Bob’s Donuts

81. Chicken curry at Punjab Kabab House

82. Fried chickpeas at Piqueo’s

83. Sweet-potato fries with banana catsup at Poleng Lounge

84. A margarita at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant

85. Pulled-pork sandwich at Roadside BBQ

86. A cheese slice at Arinell Pizza

87. Fresh spring rolls at Out the Door

88. Buckwheat crepe and a French cider at Ti Couz

89. Lamb schawerma at Truly Mediterranean

90. Slow-cooked egg at Coi

91. Albondigas soup at Mijita

92. Bacon-wrapped hot dog from a cart in the Mission (preferably when you’re drunk)

93. Seven courses of beef at Pagolac

94. Mango with chile, lemon and salt at Doña Tere’s cart

95. 3 a.m. bowl of caldo verde soup at Grubstake

96. Baby-coconut ice cream from Mitchell’s

97. Sesame balls at Yank Sing

98. Basil gimlet at Rye

99. Clam chowder at Hog Island Oyster Co.

100. Cheese course at Gary Danko


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