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Second and Howard streets, San Francisco
Second and Howard streets, S.F.: At lunchtime, this area south of Market Street bustles with office workers grabbing food to go from an assortment of cafes. Those with the luxury of more time settle in at a restaurant housed in an antique brick building or sit outside at a ristorante for a leisurely meal beneath cobalt-blue umbrellas. Others wrap up their workweek at one of several amiable bars.
1. Town Hall
342 Howard St. (at Beale): Drawing from both California and New Orleans cuisine, Town Hall serves up lunch entrees including a seafood etouffee and buttermilk fried chicken for dinner among exposed brick walls and ornamental chandeliers. Desserts include a butterscotch and chocolate pot de crème. (415) 908-3900. www.townhallsf.com.
2. Kate O'Brien's
579 Howard St. (near Second): Enjoy hearty pub grub, such as shepherd's pie or bangers and mash, while imbibing a pint of Harp, Guinness, Magners Irish Cider or other draft choices in this lively Irish-style bar. Watch sports at the bar or grab a tucked-away table. (415) 882-7240. www.kateobriens.com.
3. Crêperie Saint Germain
222 Second St. (at Howard): At this walk-up food cart on the corner, order up sweet and savory crepes made with organic buckwheat and utilizing seasonal ingredients. On a recent visit, choices included a shrimp, avocado, lettuce, basil and sweet chili sauce crepe, and an apple, cinnamon and brown sugar crepe. www.creperiesaintgermain.com.
4. Ristorante Umbria
198 Second St. (at Howard): As the name implies, the Umbrian region is the focus of the food here. Dishes include the lasagna alla belinelli - an oven-baked lasagna made with a bechamel sauce, a tomato meat sauce and parmesan and mozzarella cheeses - and the house-made gnocchi, with a gorgonzola or fresh tomato basil sauce. (415) 546-6985. www.ristoranteumbria.com.
5. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker's
133 Second St. (at Minna): The Tiffany lamps collected by the late proprietor Norman Jay Hobday are gone, but the vintage motorcycles still dangle from the ceiling at Eddie Rickenbacker's. A down-home pub, it's a place to sit with a beer and munch on fish and chips. (415) 543-3498. www.capteddiericks.com.
6. Van Heusen Factory Outlet
601 Mission St. (at Second): John Manning Van Heusen - the inventor of the first soft folded collar - partnered with shirt manufacturer Moses Phillips to sell the Van Heusen collar in 1921. Find bargains here for men's dress shirts and business attire, along with casual apparel for women and men. (415) 243-0750. www.vanheusen.com.
Limited metered street parking on Howard and Second streets. Public parking lots and garages in the area include the Priority Parking lot at Howard and Second streets.
Public transit: From the Montgomery Street Muni/BART Station, exit on to Market Street and turn right onto Second Street. www.bart.gov, www.sfmta.com.
By car from the East Bay: From Interstate 80, take the Fremont Street exit and veer left toward Fremont Street. Turn left onto Howard Street and continue to Second Street.
Get out of the office and listen to bluegrass tunes and original square dance material performed by the Stairwell Sisters. 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Free. Yerba Buena Gardens, bordered by Howard, Mission, Third and Fourth streets. www.ybgfestival.org.
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Most often I get asked by curious entrepreneurs and founders, "Where do I use the impact stories?" Or "How do I make sure that the story of my impact work reaches the right audience?" Or "Which channels would you recommend for showcasing our stories?"
In an earlier article titled, 5 Things To Plan For Before Telling Stories Of Impact For Your Organization, I have mentioned that identifying the outreach channels is one of the 5 things that an entrepreneur needs to plan for. What is the use if you cannot take your impact stories to the people and stakeholders who matter? Every story has a target channel of communication where the probability of finding the target audience is the highest. In this article I want to explore some of the most effective and commonly available channels to tell your story.
7 Platforms To Tell Your Impact Story
If you are a social entrepreneur or marketing professional employed with an impact organization, I recommend the following channels to tell your story.
1. Industry Events
They are the best platforms to reach out to some of the key stakeholders in the impact ecosystem. Each year witnesses several industry events organized by key governmental and non-governmental organizations in the country that bring together entrepreneurs,investors, policy makers and academicians to discuss issues and trends in the impact space. Events like Sankalp Global Summit, Villgro Unconvention and Development Dialogue represent some of the best emerging ideas and can be great congregations for telling your story.
A speaking slot in such an event is the best opportunity for you to be heard by those who matter and to use this opportunity to tell a story can create a powerful effect on your audience. Even if you are attending an industry event as a participant, a quick story or an anecdote about how your organization changed someone's life can make for a great conversation.
2. Investor Boardrooms
The only reason you will find yourself in an investor boardroom is because you are talking to investors for raising funds for your startup. A boardroom environment is probably the best place to put your storytelling skills to practical use. You could open your presentation with a brief audio-visual story of your impact work before you proceed to facts and figures. According to a study by Wzyowl, humans tend to remember only 10% of what they hear and 20% of what they read. As against this, they can strongly remember and recollect 80% of what they see. Use this fact to your advantage.
3. Annual Reports
If your organization has been in impact space for a while, it's highly likely that you must be publishing annual reports to inform key stakeholders about your performance and challenges. This piece of documentation can showcase some stellar examples of change brought about by your organization. Select stories of your impactees, impact partners, field staff and key projects embellished with real imagery can help your readers get a glimpse of your ground level work, beyond the large volume of information contained in the report.
4. Crowdfunding Platforms
Documentaries and non-fiction short films created for the specific purpose of crowdfunding campaigns have the right mix of all ingredients required to communicate the cause of the organization. Crowdfunding based stories need to be sharp,crisp and have a definite call to action in them. Objective of such stories is to yield the intended outcome of inspiring your donors to sympathize with you and to convert that feeling into a monetary donation, especially when there is nothing in it for them.
5. Social Media Channels
Social media is the best channel for telling stories on a regular basis at your will. It could be through paid or organic posts on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn. Choice of channels depends on where you think the bulk of your audience is. For example, if you want to reach out to investors with a well crafted story, the natural choice would be LinkedIn. If you want to create awareness about some the latest products of your fair trade brand, you may want to deploy good visual content on Facebook Or Instagram. The biggest advantage of social media channels is the freedom they accord you to experiment with your stories and messaging at affordable costs.
6. Web
Your website is near synonymous with your brand and the most versatile channel for storytelling available to you. It can host a wide variety of content- videos, still imagery, articles and infographics. A well run blog on your website can prove to be a big communication asset for you. The importance of your website in pulling traffic and thus attention to your impact work cannot be emphasized enough. It also serves as the ultimate destination for your social media followers to know more about your organization.
7. Digital Media Platforms
Third party digital media channels like YouTube, Medium, Vimeo to name a few and leading email marketing tools like Mailchimp accord a mass market reach to your stories. Use them if you want to create a popular appeal for your impact work.
Every story has a target channel of communication where the probability of finding the target audience is the highest. As an entrepreneur or a marketer, if you often wonder where to tell stories of your impact work then here are some of the most effective and commonly available channels.

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Date: June 15, 2004
Contact: Anne Strong
Telephone: (301) 279-9697
History Associates Incorporated Completes History of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
History Associates' most recent work, One Union: The History of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, 1887-2003, features a foreword by union president James A. Williams and an introduction by Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Available from Aspatore Books, it is an authoritative history, written with labor specialists as well as the general public in mind. IUPAT was founded only a year after the American Federation of Labor, yet today is among the most effective at organizing and political action, and its story mirrors the ups and downs of a century of American labor. Written by labor historian Kenneth Durr, One Union looks closely at working-class culture, tracks the waxing and waning of labor political action, and evaluates changing union leadership, all within the context of the ever-changing building and construction trades. It is must reading, not only for those interested in how the labor movement weathered a turbulent twentieth century but also for those committed to its relevance in the twenty-first. "One Union talks of an inspiring history," writes Senator Kennedy, "but it is also a new call to action, in the best IUPAT tradition."
About History Associates
For more than thirty years the historians and archivists at History Associates have demonstrated that history is valuable in the market as well as the marketplace of ideas. They provide professional corporate histories, exhibit content, interpretive planning, historical research, archival services, and collections management services to clients throughout the United States and around the world. History Associates strives to be The Best Company in History®, serving corporate, government, legal, and nonprofit clients from its headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. For more information, call (301) 279-9697 or visit www.historyassociates.com.


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VIPRE is a 32-bit application and there is no alternative version for 64-bit systems.
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Non-destructive testing of components is an important auxiliary process step, not only in post-production but also in regular maintenance. The detection of cracks is currently done by using magnetic particle inspection, which is a decades- old, inefficient and ecologically undesirable process. There is an urgent need in industry to replace this technology with more up-to-date methods that provide fully automatic testing.
This project thus aims at the development of an autonomous robotic system for the inspection of metallic and composite parts using thermography. By combining automatic path planning for robots using a process model of thermographic image acquisition and knowledge-based image analysis methods, an inspection robot will be developed that can adapt to new parts within 15 minutes and achieves cycle times in the range of 20-30 seconds. Applications include inspection of metallic and composite parts in the automotive and aircraft industry as well as inspection during regular maintenance, mainly in the aircraft industry, where magnetic particle inspection is often a requirement. Market estimates show a potential of more than 1000 such inspection systems within 5-7 years after the end of the project. Despite a higher initial investment (compared to magnetic particle inspection) the robotic inspection system will save more than 400kEUR after 5 years of operation, thus contributing to a substantial increase in efficiency in these tasks. Furthermore, ecologically undesirable suspensions of magnetic particles that include corrosion-inhibitors can be avoided. The consortium consists of technology providers in robotics, industrial inspection and thermographic cameras and end-users that cover metallic and composite parts in the automotive and aircraft industry. SMEs play a leading role in the project and contribute 60% of the total effort.
Coordinator: Università degli Studi di Padova
Participants: Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-Prüfung, Benteler Sgl Composite Technology GmbH, Infratec GmbH Infrarotsensorik Und Messtechnik, It+Robotics Srl, Trimek Sa, Profactor GmbH, Brp-Powertrain GmbH & Co Kg
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This Google Apps Script library contains a significant amount of the code you will need for most samples on this site. Here's how to include it in your code.
How to include mcpher library in your projectCreate a new document that is going to access this library, and bring up the Manage Libraries dialog in the script editor.
Add a reference to the shared library.You'll see whichever versions are available. If you leave development mode off, then your usage will be frozen to the version you select. You can change the Identifier to something else if you like. Its purpose is to nominate the namespace you will use to reference the shared functions. In this library shown all calls will be prefixed with the Mcpher namespace identifier - for example Mcpher.isEmpty().
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Best Chinese tuition centers in Singapore
Are you a parent? Do you live in Singapore? Do you want your lovely kids to learn how to speak Chinese? If you answered yes, to these questions, you are not alone. You see, there are many parents like you who want their kids to learn how to speak Chinese.
As a parent, you have the freedom to adopt whatever techniques you see fit to teach your children Chinese. But if you want to speed up your child's learning curve, then you should consider enrolling him into a Chinese tuition center in Singapore.
Tuition centers catering to Chinese for kids are quite common in Singapore. While many of them are good and have very high teaching standards, others lack the tools and expertise to teach Chinese effectively.
The following article by blurparents unveils ten mandarin tuition classes in Singapore.
With China's continued rise globally, the ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin remains as important as any key skill. Singapore's exposure to multiple cultures, in addition to strong relations with the mainland, means that Mandarin will remain continue to remain relevant.Read more here.
You certainly now know some of the best mandarin classes in Singapore. As a parent, you definitely will agree that children don't learn at the same rate. While some kids grasp complicated concepts easily, others struggle and have to put in extra effort to comprehend uncomplicated subjects. This goes to show that not all kids will be able to learn mandarin effortlessly. Some kids may need extra help even after they have been enrolled in a mandarin tuition class.
The following article by Openschoolbag Unveils six Chinese enrichment centers in Singapore that will help you kids focus on Chinese language.
6 Enrichment Centres for Singapore Kids focused on Chinese Language
We remember that besides enrichment classes for English Language which we previously introduced under 6 Enrichment Centres for Singapore Kids focused on English Language, there are also enrichment classes specially meant for the Chinese Language.Read more here.
You surely now know some of the best Chinese enrichment centers in Singapore that can help your child become a fluent Chinese speaker. The obvious reasons why these centers are so effective is that they utilize special tools, apps and have immersion courses and classes that can help any kid fall in love with the Chinese language.
The following article by Ranea Cheng shed light on a special tuition center that gives free happy meals to kids when they order in Chinese.
This Tuition Centre Is Giving Kids Free Happy Meals For Ordering In Chinese
Chinese New Year is a period where our ability — or lack thereof — to speak Chinese is distinctly highlighted. It can be a tad embarrassing if the only New Year's greeting we know is Gong Xi Fa Cai, Hong Bao Na Lai (Wishing You Wealth, Hand Over the Angbao).Read more here.
You definitely know why Xin Zhong Wen Chinese tuition center gives free happy meals to its students when they order in Chinese. This impressive incentive has motivated a lot of kids to cultivate an interest in the Chinese language. So, if you want your child to become a better Chinese speaker, you should reward him when you spur him to learn more of the language.
Final note
Teaching your kids how to speak Chinese is by no means an easy task. You are certainly going to put in immense effort consistently. But, you may not be able to do this especially if you have a demanding job that drains you out.
Well, if that is the case, you should consider enrolling your kid into any of the many Chinese tuition classes in Singapore.
If for some reasons, your child still struggles with the language after you have done this, then you should consider enrolling him into a Chinese enrichment class. There, special tools and apps will be used to teach your kids how to speak Chinese fluently.
Ruwix.com is the most popular website dedicated to online puzzle programs and tutorials.


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In the 90s, singer Françoiz Breut established herself as an important player on the French music scene. Breut, who is known for melancholy, introspective lyrics and a smoky, jazz-tinged approach to pop/rock, has inspired a variety of comparisons. She has been compared to the influential 60s ye-ye icon Françoise Hardy -- which is perhaps a comparison that comes too easily -- as well as German singer Nico (who was known for her work with the Velvet Underground in the late 60s). Other comparisons have ranged from Marianne Faithfull and Suzanne Vega to Tom Waits, Sting, and Nick Cave, but unlike those artists, Breut sings in French more often than not. Occasionally, Breut has embraced English-language material (such as "My Wedding Man" from her self-titled debut album), but more often than not, her material has been in French. And while the language barrier prevented her from becoming well known in the United States in the 90s, it wasn't as much of an issue in Europe.
Breut grew up in the town of Cherbourg, which is in northern France near the English Channel. There, she was exposed to a variety of music by her sister, who had a sizable record collection. Breut went on to perform English-language rock in a cover band, and in the early 90s, she became romantically involved with male vocalist/songwriter Dominique Ané (who is now a major star in France). For about three years, Breut provided background vocals for Ané; she joined him on his European tours and appeared on some of his recordings for the Lithium label (including 1993's Si Je Connais Harry). But in late 1996, Breut decided to pursue a solo career -- and Ane ended up doing a great deal of writing for her albums (mostly in French, although "My Wedding Man" underscores his ability to write in English). In France, Breut has recorded for Lithium and Virgin France; in England, some of her work has been licensed by Bella Union Records, a London-based label that is owned by Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins fame. Breut's albums have included her self-titled debut album of 1997 and her sophomore outing, Vingt a Trente Mille Jours, which came out in 2000. ~ Alex Henderson
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Advance Healthcare Directive, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Living Will
Advance Healthcare Directive allows you to identify the person you want to make healthcare decisions for you if you can't take part in decision-making. This person is your healthcare agent.
Gives your healthcare agent or medical team the right to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatments in certain circumstances, which you can identify on the form.
The Utah Advance Health Care Directive takes effect when you can't make medical decisions for yourself for any reason.
An Advance Healthcare Directive also can be used to state your desires about your healthcare in any situation in which you are unable to make your own decisions, not just when you are in a coma or are terminally ill. In addition, an Advance Healthcare Directive allows you to appoint someone you trust to speak for you when you are incapacitated.
The Advance Healthcare Directive has also replaced the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (or "DPAHC") as the legally recognized document for appointing a health care agent in California. The Advance Healthcare Directive allows you to do more than a DPAHC. An Advance Healthcare Directive permits you not only to appoint an agent, but to give instructions about your own health care. You can now do either or both of these things.
An Advance Healthcare Directive is valid forever, unless you revoke it or state in the form a specific date on which you want it to expire.


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Gorgeous RIVERFRONT property with over 74 acres. 5 parcels, 2 homes, huge barn with inside RV parking, 3 garages, private year round pond, alfalfa field. 2nd home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath mfg home with incredible view of the river. This property is perfect for a winery! Lots of River frontage with opportunity to subdivide and make River front building lots. ENDLESS possibilities for this property.
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Although Rekha Thapa wasn't successful in getting the ticket in the election she is actively participating in the promotion of the party. Rekha was recently seen in the eastern Tarai dancing for an upcoming music video album. The music album was shot in Bara, Parsa and Rautahat districts.
The music video is being produced in coordination of Prabhu Shah under the direction of CPN Maoist party. The music videos are directed by Kishor Rana Magar.
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Afua S. Owusu
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Journalist, Writer, and Social Media Manager in Chicago, Illinois
My name is pronounced Uh-fee-yah Oh-Woo-sue. It may or may not mean "Supremely Awesome in Every Way"...
I'm the Executive Producer of The Jam TV Show. Working in such a fast-paced environment has given me the superhuman ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and projects while keeping the key parties involved in the loop. The breaking news environment of my daily work flow has also sharpened my time management, organizational and problem solving skills. In addition to my skills as a Line Producer, I also wrote and produced special projects.
I am an avid user of social media with a strong knowledge of social media trends. I pride myself in knowing which platforms should be used to effectively communicate with your audience. Being forced to communicate in 140 characters or less at times has also strengthened my attention to detail, grammar and proofreading skills. I have working knowledge of: Photoshop and Microsoft Office, Apple and Android devices, web and html coding. I have always worked a non-traditional schedule as a result my body is used to non-traditional hours! I am self-motivated, yet a team player (I plays nice with others).
Personally: I have no clue what I did before Twitter or Instagram. I'm fiercely competitive when it comes to playing Words with Friends. I'm one half of the Complaints & Compliments duo.
I am also a PROUD member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and a mentor with the Boys & Girls Club of America.


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I hate doing chores. You know, vacuum, mopping, the whole bit. Laundry only squeaks by because the novelty of having my own washer and dryer after years of living without hasn't quite lost the shiny yet.
But I like making lists. And I LOVE crossing stuff off of said lists.
Therefore I decided to make my own dry erase chore board. TADA!
Well, kinda. Dry erase boards, at least the nicer looking ones and not the cheapie dollar dorm/locker ones you find, are sort of expensive. So what do you do? Buy a picture frame instead! The glass writes on and wipes off just the same as a dry erase board. All I did was put a blank piece of paper in the back. Someday I might paint the frame a more interesting color or do a pretty picture in the back, but for now this is more a Repurpose than a straight DIY.
I've been using this for a couple months now and…well, I still hate chores. But I have been doing them more on the regular, so I guess that's an improvement…


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'Genius' is a word not bandied about in the car world quite as often as in those of Art and Science. But automotive design, of course, straddles both disciplines. At any rate, someone to whom the label certainly has been applied is Colin Chapman - founder of Lotus Cars. As enigmatic as the day is long, Chapman was controversial in the way only the truly single-minded can be. What was never in doubt was that Colin Chapman lived and breathed Lotus!
The Esprit prototype was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro. It was a futuristic fantasy, in glass-fibre - albeit one that was built in rural Norfolk! Technically, too, the Esprit impressed. Its two-litre, four-cylinder engine performed well - and its central, load-spreading location meant the Esprit handled, too.
Colin Chapman's maxim was to create cars he himself would want to own. In the case of the Esprit, he was not alone! A supercar of its day, it was 'head-turning', to say the least! Seizing the Zeitgeist by the scruff of its neck, the Esprit summed up the '70s. Its styling teetered on the brink of kitsch - then backed up in the nick of time! The Lotus Esprit was glamorous, mercurial, and a class act, to boot ... rather like Colin Chapman, really!


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Tip Thai RestaurantPosted: 01/04/2014 Filed under: Canada, Port Coquitlam, Thai | Tags: Curry, eat, food, Rice, Thai, thai food, vancouver Leave a comment
Living out in the burbs definitely has its benefits, but sometimes it can be difficult to find new and exciting places to eat. (Going all the way out to the West End for ramen is always a pain). Generally my eating adventures have me journeying westward from my home base of Coquitlam, but sometimes my family likes to travel east into PoCo for some eats. Since we're all big fans of Thai food, we decided to try out Tip Thai one night to see if it'd measure up to the Thai restaurants in Vancouver.
We started off with the Tom Yum Kung ($6.95) as usual. The soup consisted of halved tomatoes, prawns, and button mushrooms. It tasted like every other version I've had of this soup, sour and refreshing but also quite spicy. The broth tasted strongly of lemongrass, while the prawns were pleasantly fat and juicy. We used the soup to clear our palates when consuming the other dishes. I liked that they didn't hold back on the spices, which made it taste that much more authentic and delicious.
And of course we had to have the Green Curry ($9.95), which is a personal favourite of mine. We were able to choose the level of spiciness for this dish, and we opted for medium. As expected, the curry tasted strongly of coconut milk, and was both sweet and savoury. It was full of large pieces of soft eggplant, and small pieces of moist chicken. The curry itself had a strong, spicy aftertaste, making it great to eat alongside the rice.
Instead of ordering a plain rice on the side, we had the Tip Thai Fried Rice ($9.95), Jasmine rice stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and broccoli. This was a normal fried rice, really, with nothing blatantly Thai about it. But then again, it was a good dish to have at the table, especially if you're not crazy about spicy foods. The rice itself was slightly salty, but other than that, it was tasty, if slightly unmemorable.
We had another Thai classic in the Pad Thai ($9.95), served with egg, bean sprouts, onion, pressed tofu, and topped with crushed peanuts. I was well-satisfied with the version here, which had none of that ketchup stickiness but instead the tanginess and sweetness from tamarind sauce. The noodles themselves were chewy and toothsome, exactly the way they should be.
We had more noodles in the form of Pad Se-Ew ($9.95), thicker rice noodles stir-fried with soy sauce, egg, carrots, cabbages, and broccoli. Like the pad thai, the noodles here were pleasantly chewy, while the beef was moist, tender, and easy to chew. The dish had an overall savoury, slightly salty taste, which was to be expected, I suppose. While I enjoyed these noodles, for me, nothing can ever beat a good pad thai.
And lastly, we had the Pad Pak Ruam-mit ($9.95), which was, for me, the least familiar dish out of the ones we sampled. Despite the unfamiliar name, the dish was rather simple, with vegetables and chicken stir-fried in garlic sauce. It wasn't a bad dish to be sure, but nothing incredibly memorable, and to be honest, there was no real discernible taste other than the saltiness. If I were to visit again, I probably wouldn't order this dish a second time.
Overall, the food we had at Tip Thai was decent, but nothing special, and quite typical of a restaurant its size. I suppose we should also factor in the location. Let's face it: I wouldn't expect mind-bogglingly amazing Thai food from a small restaurant in PoCo. In any case, though, the service was prompt, and the food arrived at our table at the speed of light, despite the presence of other patrons in the restaurant. So if you happen to be in PoCo and in need of a quick lunch or dinner, Tip Thai would be a decent spot. I mean, of course there's better places for Thai food, but probably not anywhere close by.
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Port Coquitlam, BC
Busaba EathaiPosted: 10/13/2013 Filed under: City of Westminster, London, St James's, Thai, United Kingdom | Tags: church, eat, europe, food, london, summer, Thai, thai food, travel, westminster abbey Leave a comment
Despite my incessant raving about Japanese food on this blog, I would have to say that Thai food is also one of my favourite cuisines. I only discovered the magic of Thai food about a year ago, which is when my uncle visited us in Vancouver and we had dinner at Bob Likes Thai Food. From then on, I've been enamoured of Thai food, and regularly try out new places in Vancouver, although none have surpassed Bob.
While I was in London, this same uncle happened to be in town for work, and of course we decided to meet up. It was strange to see him in a city that neither of us call home, but after nearly a month without any direct contact with family, it was comforting to see a face that was so much like my dad's.
We started off our afternoon by visiting Westminster Abbey. I thought I'd become desensitized to churches and cathedrals of all kinds, but I was wrong. Although it lacks the majestic Gothic beauty of the Notre Dame and the simplistic elegance of the Basilica de Sacré-Coeur, I thought Westminster Abbey was impressive simply due to its size. It reminded me of a scene in C.S. Lewis's The Last Battle, which is the last book in The Chronicles of Narnia. In the series's finale, Lucy and Peter and the others find themselves in a magical, idealized version of Narnia, which appears to grow larger and larger as they venture further in. That's a bit of a digression, but that's how Westminster Abbey felt to me. It was also exciting to see the tombs of what seemed like every famous British person ever, from Queen Elizabeth I to Charles Dickens. Of course, in more recent news, the abbey was also the site of Prince William's 2011 marriage to Kate Middleton.
Once we were done exploring the abbey, we stepped out into the muggy, sticky London weather. After taking a few tourist photos with Big Ben, we headed for an early dinner at a Thai restaurant that my uncle had visited numerous times before on previous visits to London. I was happy to be able to indulge in tasty Thai food, as my last experience with Thai cuisine in London had been nothing but disappointing.
Busaba Eathai offers a clean and spacious atmosphere for dining, with two arrangements of seats available. The first is a square wooden table with a wooden bench on each side, which is perfect for large groups. I also saw several of these tables seating two pairs of couples at opposite corners, which is a good option for maximizing the restaurant's space while minimizing the awkwardness felt when sharing a table with strangers. The second type of seats, which we chose, were window seats that looked out onto a not-too-interesting London street. I liked our seats, which allowed us to have a quiet conversation while enjoying our food.
We decided to share three dishes, the first being the Tom Yam Talay (£6.90), a spicy, sour soup with prawns, squid, fish cakes, and vermicelli noodles. The soup had that strong lemongrass flavour that I always associate with Thai soups, being more sour and tangy than spicy. I loved that they weren't skimpy with the seafood, and that the prawns were large and juicy. Considering the atmosphere of the restaurant and the quality of the food, I also thought that the prices were decent, especially considering that the restaurant was located near some tourist hotspots, especially the National Gallery.
Next, we made a very predictable choice in ordering the Pad Thai (£8.20). The rice noodles were accompanied by the requisite prawns, tofu, egg, ground peanuts, bean sprouts, and a wedge of lime. Fortunately for us, this was deliciously tart, tasting of real tamarind sauce as opposed to ketchup. As with the soup, the shrimp tasted fresh, retaining their natural snap and sweetness. The noodles were toothsome, and the other ingredients all tasted as they should. It wasn't a life-changing plate of noodles, but it was certainly memorable.
Lastly, we indulged in more carbs with the Crab Meat Egg Fried Rice (£7.20). I suppose if I had to pick a disappointing dish out of this meal, it would be this one, but only because the other dishes were excellent. There was nothing inherently wrong with this dish, as the rice was slightly moist, and the crab meat added an unexpected dimension of flavour. It simply didn't have any special appeal, and tasted like any other version of fried rice. I've found this to be the case with fried rice at many Thai restaurants, and maybe it's my fault for continuing to order it despite this. Still, for the price we paid, this was a decently sized portion, and quite satisfying, although ultimately unmemorable.
Overall, I had a great time catching up with my uncle over the food at Busaba Eathai. It was by far the most satisfying experience I had with Thai cuisine in the UK, as it tasted quite similar to the Thai food available in Vancouver. Although I personally have never been to Thailand and therefore cannot vouch for the actual authenticity of the food here, my uncle enjoyed our meal as well, and he's been to Thailand numerous times and knows much more about Thai cuisine than I do. In any case, if you're ever in London and have an intense craving for Thai food, I would heartily recommend the dishes that I tried.
Busaba Eathai
35 Panton Street
London, UK SW1 Y4EA
Bob Likes Thai FoodPosted: 12/10/2012 Filed under: Riley Park/Little Mountain, Thai, Vancouver | Tags: eat, food, Noodles, Pad Thai, Rice, Thai, thai food, vancouver 2 Comments
In the last week of November, my uncle decided to visit from Korea–for something like five days. That sounds short (and it was), but maybe you'll see it in a different light once I reveal that he's a flight attendant. The life of a flight attendant is quite tiring, as you can imagine, and he really just came to get some rest. Still, since it's not like we see him everyday, we wanted to take him somewhere nice for dinner, although it wasn't like we could introduce him to some brand new cuisine, since he's travelled most of the world already. I did have a coupon for Tropika from ChineseBites, but my parents weren't convinced when I mentioned Tropika is Chinese-run. Still, it got us thinking about the possibility of Southeast Asian food, and we ended up driving out to Bob Likes Thai Food, serving up (relatively) authentic Thai food on Main Street.
In comparison to Korean and Japanese food, I don't have as tight a grasp on Thai food, and I was glad to have my uncle with us. Bangkok is one of his favourite cities to visit, and he became the unofficial judge of authenticity and taste that night. It was also my brother's first time trying Thai food, so it was a special night in more ways than one.
First up, we had the Chicken Satay ($4.50 for 2 skewers). We had 2 orders. (I was hoping they'd add an extra skewer for free considering we were a party of five, but oh well). This was the requisite chicken marinated in a blend of spices and coconut milk, served with a peanut dipping sauce. Out of all the dishes we sampled, I felt the least enthusiastic about this one. The chicken was surprisingly tough and dry, and it was too salty for my tastes. I did like the peanut sauce though, which was quite thick and flavourful. Still, it wasn't enough to liven up the dryness of the chicken.
My uncle insisted we order the Tom Yum Koong ($5 for a small, $10 for a large), so we decided on a small. The broth tasted strongly of lemongrass, and the soup included prawns and button mushrooms. We thought it would have tasted better if it came out a bit hotter, but it was good nevertheless. My brother, having never had tom yum koong before, was a bit put off by the taste of lemongrass at first, but he grew to really enjoy it, saying that it complemented the curry very well. Although I thought the lemongrass flavour was strong, my uncle insisted that it was quite mild compared to what he'd actually enjoyed in Thailand, so I suppose they are catering to Vancouver tastebuds a bit.
Speaking of that curry, we had the Green Curry Chicken ($11.50), a coconut milk-based green curry with chicken, basil, eggplant and bamboo shoots. It was coconutty and gingery, and tasted much better than it looked. The chicken and eggplant were in large slices, although we would have preferred thinner slices in hindsight. Although the curry itself was thick and tasted mostly of coconut, the aftertaste was surprisingly spicy, and eating it together with our jasmine rice and the tom yum koong was perfect. This was probably one of our favourite dishes of the night.
The five of us were very impressed by this dinner at Bob Likes Thai Food. The washrooms were clean, and the waitresses were attentive, filling the water regularly without being obtrusive. Despite my limited knowledge of Thai cuisine, I found the flavours satisfyingly bold. Still, I saw a lack of seafood on the menu, which would be my one complaint. But still, my final verdict is: In Hye likes Bob Likes Thai Food.
Vancouver, BC
Chad ThaiPosted: 09/23/2012 Filed under: Burnaby/New Westminster, North Burnaby, Soups, Thai | Tags: Burnaby/New Westminster, Curry, food, Green Papaya Salad, Hastings Heights, Ice Cream, Palm Seed, Thai Leave a comment
My school schedule this term actually isn't half bad– with classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, I have plenty of time for finishing up school work at school (anyone else find that they can't focus at home?), plus I can teach and volunteer during the week as well! A side benefit of this schedule is that I have more time to actually go out and eat… which means more blog posts too!
So Samson and I decided to go out one Wednesday night for a quick dinner– with no particular place in mind, we turned to the Hastings Heights, a sure place to find food nearby. Lucky for us, Chad Thai on Hastings and MacDonald was open, and we had heard great things from David, so we decided to try it out.
The restaurant is small, with maybe 15 tables total. Of these, only 1 was occupied when we entered, so we had our pick– a seat near the window, of course! A friendly waitress, who I can only assume is the owner/manager of the family-run joint quickly brought over menus and water, and let us know about the daily special.
There was so much on the menu, we were really unsure of what to pick! We ended up with the daily special and two salads (one cold and one warm), as well as some rice on the side. First up was the Som Tum, or green papaya salad. This version had plenty of shredded carrots, radish and peanuts as well as tomato chunks, green beans and dried shrimp, but was a little under-stocked on the green papaya. The dressing was pretty typical– tart from the lime and tamarind, sweet and spicy– but I appreciated that we were able to choose the degree of spice (we had the mild for everything, since we were new to the place). This was definitely a good starter, as it was crisp and very refreshing.
Next up was the Nam Tok Moo, a warm pork salad with bits of pounded roasted rice (which didn't taste too much like rice, because it was the tiny bits were all spread out and covered with sauce), dressed with slices of red onion, and plenty of green onions, mint and cilantro. The pork slices were thinly sliced and had just enough fat to make it deliciously textured without being overly unhealthy. The dressing for this salad tasted a little bit like a spicier fish sauce mix, which was again tart with a hint of spice. We probably could have ordered this in the hot (I definitely would next time I come here).
For our main dish, we had the Khao Soi curry noodles, which actually included two types of noodle– a flat egg noodle reminiscent of Chinese ho fun, and a crunchy noodle topping. With the noodles came an abundance of moist chicken pieces, as well as cilantro and green onion garnishes and sides of pickled radish, hot sauce and a lime wedge. The best part of the dish was the curry soup, which was very coconutty and creamy– the stuff of comfort foods. I liked this so much that I had a craving for it the next day, and it's rare that I want the same dish two days in a row.
In addition to this, we actually ordered a bowl of Coconut Rice as well so we had something to soak up the sauce (for this and for the Nam Tok Moo). This was one of the best bowls of coconut rice I've had– it was very aromatic and sweet, and the rice was decently fluffy and not too hard, like it had been sitting in a cooker all day. Size-wise, this was a pretty good deal too: for $3, we received a huge bowl of it, and could barely finish it all.
We decided to deviate from our regular routine and ordered dessert at the restaurant instead of going to a different place. Now, I forgot to take a picture of he Vanilla Ice Cream with Topping, but basically we got a big bowl of ice cream with palm seeds on top (this photo is from khiewchanta.com, a Thai recipe site that also conveniently has pictures of the more ethnic ingredients used in Thai cuisine.) This was a real treat on a hot day– the ice cream was a little on the icy side (which I actually appreciated) and was very vanilla-y as well, though I don't believe they make their own ice cream here. We decided to be adventurous and chose palm seeds for our single topping, and I'm glad we did. These chewy, translucent gelatinous balls changed up the dessert texturally, and while they didn't have too much of a flavour profile beyond "sweet", I really enjoyed them! So much so that I ended up buying a can of palm seeds from PriceSmart Foods (the exact brand above) so I could replicate the dessert at home.
Overall, both Samson and I felt that this was a very satisfying meal, as the food was obviously prepared with care by the kitchen staff (I feel like maybe there was only 1 cook back there… I didn't hear too much coming from the kitchen aside from cooking sounds). The woman who greeted us and the teenaged boy who served us were both friendly and helpful, even when I made the weird request of asking for more cilantro for my noodles. They took the time to explain dishes to us, and really contributed to making our visit a great one. I could see also that the locals like to come here– lots of people came to get take out orders, and while not many tables were filled that night, I could tell that the patrons there enjoyed themselves as much as I did (one family actually ordered two of the same dish because the son loved it so much he wanted it for lunch the next day… maybe I should have done that!). Our meal came to about $25 each, which is a little bit on the high side for the neighbourhood and kind of establishment, but for the quality of food and service, I would gladly spend my money here again.
Chad Thai
4010 East Hastings Street
Burnaby, BC
The Noodle BoxPosted: 03/30/2012 Filed under: Asian, Kitsilano, Noodle Shop, Vancouver | Tags: Curry, food, fried rice, Noodles, Pad Thai, Thai, vancouver 1 Comment
It's weird, but I take the bus along West 4th three days every week, but I can count the times I've gotten off on a stop that isn't UBC or VCC-Clark on one hand. Still, I do take notice of the many restaurants, and promise myself to try them out sometime. So on a Friday after my econ midterm, Yvonne, Dolph, and I wandered off the bus and into the Kitsilano location of The Noodle Box.
The Noodle Box is actually a franchise–there are two locations in Vancouver (one in Kits, and one in Yaletown), with five locations in Victoria. I'm always a little wary of chain restaurants, to tell you the truth. Still, they can also promise a solid meal in times of uncertainty. I liked the interior of the restaurant–it looked clean and modern. Also, I could see a bottle of Sriracha sauce from where I was sitting–yumm.
I chose the Thai Green Curry, which came with a plethora of bean sprouts, choy, green onion, and too many kinds of veggies to count! The noodles were at the bottom, and were satisfyingly chewy. I was a little surprised by the appearance of this dish, as I expected more of a traditional curry, but I still enjoyed this. I chose to have this with the chicken (the other choices being prawns, beef, pork, or tofu), and surprisingly, the chicken was moist and flavourful. The portion size was also quite large. I would have liked more noodles though…
Dolph chose the Pad Thai with chicken. She thought that the taste of ginger was too overpowering, and like me, she would have preferred more noodles for the price she paid ($11+). The sauce was tangy and vinegary. Like my curry, the noodles were accompanied by a lot of veggies: carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, etc. Dolph was not too impressed with this version of Pad Thai, but I suppose we have to consider that it is western-infused Asian food, and not to be compared with authentic Thai food.
Yvonne had the Singapore Cashew Curry, again with chicken. Now…the noodles. They tasted very strange, and um…stale? I'm not sure if they were fully cooked. Yvonne expressed that while she enjoys chewy noodles, this was more…crunchy? The chicken was flavourful, but the dish as a whole was dry. The veggies were crunchy, with the combination of ingredients creating a great texture, except for the noodles. I liked the taste of the curry, as you can decide the level of spiciness. (Dolph and Yvonne both chose Mild, while I had Medium, although I still used some Sriracha sauce). But we couldn't really get past these strange noodles when evaluating this dish…
Dolph also ordered some Malay Style Fried Rice to take home to her family. It came in a cute little Chinese takeout box–although I'm not sure how (or if) they managed to fit the generous portions into such a small box. I'm pretty sure it's more worth your money to eat in.
As a whole, the three of us weren't too impressed by our experience at Noodle Box. Service was fine–but it is a pay at the counter, then pick up your order system. The food was fine, but nothing to write home about–I guess I'm not a huge fan of inauthentic Asian foods. The prices are also a little on the higher side, but you do have to account for the restaurant's location in Kits.
The Noodle Box
1867 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC


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Fly Tying
Deep Water Crazy Canuck
Hook: Mustad 34007 Size 4
Thread: 3/0 White
Underbody: Large Pearl Tinsel
Body: Medium Clear Vinyl Ribbing
Eyes: Medium Bead Chain Eyes
Underbeard: Pearl Crystal Flash
Overbeard: White Polar Bear Hair
Tie in a strand of tinsel. This will be used for the underbody later.
Tie in a length of clear vinyl ribbing. This will be used for the body later.
Take the tinsel and wrap forward to form the underbody.
Take the vinyl ribbing and wrap over the tinsel to form the body.
Take one set of bead chain eyes and tie in at the head.
Take the hook out of the vise, flip upside down and put the hook back in the vise.
Tie in about 8 strands of crystal flash for the underbeard.
Whip finish, head cement and the fly is ready for bonefish.