Fat Kid Adventure #10: Heimerhaus (Redwood City)

(Originally posted on July 17, 2007)

For Temp Tuesday lunch, us interns went into Redwood City to eat sandwiches at this German-flavored sandwich shop called Heimerhaus. This is a semi-hole-in-wall joint with pretty hearty sandwiches which are categorized by meat on the menu (convenient) and all named after celebrities (cool). I got an Ed McMahon - roast beef, turkey, lettuce, chutney, and something else. Quite good, just wish it was a little warmer. All sandwiches are $6 and the service is very fast. Included with your meal is a complimentary mint chocolate to restore oral fragrance.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-EDsfHx55djXRXD-sPklA

Fat Kid Adventure #9: Cajun Crab House (San Jose/Campbell)

UPDATE: reopened as "The Line Shack." (mixed reviews)

(Originally posted on July 16, 2007)

Dined at Cajun Crab House earlier tonight near Santana Row in SJ. Fantastic CRABS! Get the Dungeness Crabs with the Kitchen Sink marinade sauce (includes all the other flavors they offer) - freaking delicious for $24. It comes out in a tied off bag with the crab legs marinading inside the sauce. It will be a really messy process that make you look like a baby toying with food with all fingers. But it's all good since they actually offer you bibs - cool! Crab juice just squirtin' everywhere like tiny liquidy missiles. Also tried the Wok Fried Gator - gator meat for $18! Sounds cool, but it's not much different from chicken - still good to try though just to say you've had gator and sound badass. THe jambalaya is not for the weak - extremely hot! But if you want to challenge yourself and get owned, order some cornbread to calm yo ass down. 

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bHK2ZT2z-pi-2z0Cc39znw
http://www.cajuncrabhouse.com/

Fat Kid Adventure #8: Palo Alto Creamery (downtown Palo Alto)

(Originally posted on July 16, 2007)

Brunch at The Creamery in Palo Alto was great! Ordered a Caribbean French Toast - 2 giant French toasts with shreds of coconut sprinkled on them, fried with bananas and soaked in syrup = holleration. Of course I had to order a milkshake since the joint is famous for 'em - got Praline & Cream flavor - very nice. Though two sweet items in one brunch was a bit much sugar in the system. But great!

http://www.paloaltocreamery.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/-g_tUhyvUFbxOs0aB28j1w

Fat Kid Adventure #7: NOLA (downtown Palo Alto)

(Originally posted July 13, 2007)

Had a really fun dinner at Nola's in downtown Palo Alto tonight with The Chiquitas, affiliated manbuddies, and Rachel's new colleage, Kurt. Great atmosphere - at least it is what I would expect if I went to New Orleans for Mardi Gras or something. Best entrees are the Flier's Famous Skirt Steak (long strip of steak wrapped around some mash potatoes, also some onion rings on top - $20) and the Black Cat (catfish with magical sauce and mash taters - MUST try). Best desserts are Bread pPudding (makes the mouth dance because it's made with brandy) and Beignets du Monde (6 square doughnuts powdered with sugar with 3 dips: raspberry, chocolate, and brandy) - both $7.50. The Hurricane is the drink to get - since I had to drive I got the virgin one, which may taste better than the alcoholic version. Great place!

http://www.nolas.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jwaXc3VVGDFQu1aCoiXwdw

Fat Kid Adventure #6: Korea House (Santa Clara)

(Originally posted on July 13, 2007)

Went to Korea House in Santa Clara for Steph's bday - holler at a 20-yr-old. Love the sides that keep coming - it's like the complimentary chips and salsa but in Korean form and 9 different vegan dishes (bean curd, seaweed sheets, sweet potato, spicy cucumber, kim chee, seaweed strips, etc). Awesome. Got the Bul Kogi (BBQ beef) - good size plate that is meant to be family style but chomped by by a singular - me. The beef was tender enough, but could have used more sauce. Did not come sizzling like it used to, so I was semi-disappointed. All in all, nice and robust meal with okay pricing.

http://www.yelp.com/biz_link?biz_id=KeIN71UW1L_Qndu8dcuQbw

Fat Kid Adventure #5: Compadres (Palo Alto)

(Originally posted July 4, 2007)

After watching Ratatouille, we just HAD TO eat something. The movie, by the way, is very cute and y'all should go watch it, especially those who likes the idea of cooking. Anyway, the food was okay - ordered Baja Style Fish Tacos. The fish was lightly battered and fried, but it turned out a little hard, and the flavor was not really there neither. But it filled me up and that's all I wanted. 25% Stanford discount makes this joint a plus. Most of you Stanfordites have probably been there, so y'all know what it's like.

http://www.thecompadresbarandgrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/-vz-eMtfVLIB-rqbV_MTsQ


Happy Independence Day!

Fat Kid Adventure #4: Mar y Tierra Tacqueria (Redwood City)

(Originally posted July 3, 2007)

In a barren shopping plaza in Redwood City lies a little eatery called Mar y Tierra Tacqueria. Small in size with no atmosphere, it is dedicated to serving delicious food. I had lunch there with fellow interns as part of Temp Tuesday, and I got the Carnitas ($9) - very good fried pork with all the bells and whistles to make a good soft-shell taco. It is actually more well-known for their seafood items (ie. Cocteles de Camarones, Tostadas Camarones, etc.), but on this particular day I did not have enough cash for that luxury.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/FNYlQsA4cRRp1rwryWZnYw

Fat Kid Adventure #3: Tea Time (downtown Palo Alto)

(Originally posted July 2, 2007)

Just remembered Tea Time from yesterday. Cute little place on Ramona right off University (nearbys: Couppa Cafe, Bistro Maxine, Old Pro) in Palo Alto. Got a strawberry-kiwi iced tea with pearls. It comes unsweetened but you can ask for simple sugar syrup. The tea was actually served in a glass - so it's not like regular boba joints. Was studying there with BigSib Tammy, and for study break we got a Triple Mousse - three awesome layers of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla mousse! Tea Time also sells a lot of good tea and paraphernalia.

http://www.tea-time.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/uJf07yMoZSuW8PkAwvwzAQ

Fat Kid Adventure #2: Chevy's Fresh Mex (Redwood City)

(Originally posted July 2, 2007)

Went to Chevy's in Redwood City with workmates for lunch today to celebrate this technician's last day in the company after 4 years. Very fast service - we had 15 orders and everything came in like 10 minutes. The complimentary chips & salsa was pretty good - the salsa is dark and chunky with a mild spiciness. Appetizers: the guac and Spicy Wings are baller - just try them. Entree: had the Churri-somethingorother Steak Fajitas (can't remember, ordered too fast). It is a giant sizzling plate of steak strips with 3 flaps of tortilla, side plates of sour cream, guac, salsa, beans, rice. $15-plate that makes regular employees say: the interns know how to do it RIGHT. Holler.

http://www.chevys.com/frameset.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/JcDEaRzVpmK2fd-Yhg7xPQ

Fat Kid Adventure #1: Zitune (downtown Los Altos)

(Originally posted June 30, 2007)

Zitune: a fancy little Euro-Medi joint down in Los Altos. Try the Ras el Hanout Foie Gras (seared duck liver) for appetizer ($14), Tenderloin of Beef ($30) or Orange Lavender Duck Breast ($20) for entree - all very good. Beware of extremely long waiting time (~40 minutes) and tiny portions. Though to kill time, good olive bread with humus and eggplant spreads is served. Pricey but limited menu.

http://www.zitune.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/rXPkfhkBqGNRzxBdMtxOTg

Fat Kid Adventures - New Home

I'm a kid who loves exploring different foods, so I go on a lot of foodie adventures. Follow me as I take you through fine dining and local diving, little snacks and late night cravings, and of course eclectic ethnic explorations! It's quite fun and yummy!

Now, one thing about these little notes is that not every place I post a note on is a recommendation, because I am not a 100% hitter. So do read at least a bit so you can avoid the mistakes I have made.

(I used to have these little notes posted on my Facebook, but starting today I am going to move those over little by little while maintaining a duo-posting system. Gonna start taking some shots of the food I eat, because sometimes words just don't do justice.)