Liquid Smoke Time!

Eric was up to the challenge...



What is Liquid Smoke?

Northlake Tavern Pizza 5/1

You're looking at the half logger special/half Italian special pie from Northlake Tavern in Seattle. It served 4.5* hungry grad students looking for a comforting lunch between classes. Check it out if you're around the U District.

Logger Special - A hearty pizza with real Canadian bacon, Italian beef sausage, black olives, fresh cut green peppers and onions.

Italian Special - Italian beef sausage, salami, fresh sliced mushrooms, tomatoes and onions.

*Eric came late and got a slice and some scraps...sorry man!

Colin, Whatcha Eating?

Bagel + Cream Cheese + Pan-Fried Spam + Sausage Patty = Spacreambausage

Birthday Day 2 of 2

Celebrated my 27th birthday with my Seattle-area friends and classmates. We went to the family-style Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo. Yep, this Asian wasn't craving rice, but pasta, garlic bread, and cheese for his birthday. hehe. Anywho, the food and company made for an excellent time. Thanks for everyone who came out! Later, the remaining of us went to Jillian's to shoot some pool. I forgot how much I suck at it.

Check out pics here:

Gary's 27th Birthday

Camera Phone Randomness: Seattle to Woodenville (then back again) Bike Ride

Today Katie, Marc, and Eric introduced me to the world of recreational biking. Via the Burke-Gilman trail (which runs alongside Lake Washington) we peddled to the Red Hook Brewery in Woodenville, WA. Roughly speaking, the distance was 17 miles one way. No doubt, we arrived hungry. Chowed down on food and drank some beer.

Given the fact that I haven't rode a bike in about 2 years, the ride was overall positive. The ride featured sun, rain, cold wind, and hail - extreme biking. Extreme!

I'll admit, my bike (Eric's old bike) is in desperate need of some updated parts! In terms of the seat, I may have been sitting on a wooden block! *My but hurts as I type*

Apparently, to be part of the club, I need to buy spandex before our next bike outing...sexy!

Camera Phone Randomness: Cookin' Steaks! & Watchin' Horror?

Yesterday night Colin, Chad and I chillaxed by BBQing steaks* and watching the "Wicker Man" remake featuring Nick Cage. Colin, once again, worked his magic with the grill . The movie attempts at horror were nothing but humorous. Eh, a good "bad" cat-scare flick makes for plentiful opportunities to add lib. Check out Colin's blog for a more in-depth movie critique.

*Check out the extreme freezer burn on my 9-month old 'strip steak re: Colin's fresh 'strip steaks!

D Miyo (my bro) vs. Tom Green

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Camera Phone Randomness: Back in San Francisco - Part II

Roth and I kept our tradition alive by: H & M shopping in Walnut Creek followed my bomb-ass cheap Chinese food down the street - I think this is our 3rd doing it. Spent the remainder of my California adventure chillaxing. Had Pho before my flight back to Seattle.

Camera Phone Randomness: Back in San Francisco - Part I

Back in "The City." BiBimBaped it. Coit Towered it. Marina biked it. Rothed it.

Camera Phone Randomness: More More Bro in Town

It's hard to squeeze in blog time when you're basking in California sun. Anywho, looking back at the last full day in Seattle for my bro, we did a couple of notable things. The days started with a 1 lap jog around Green Lake. Lunch included Jaliscos down on Roosevelt -- I see this place everything time I ride the bus home from school so I caved in and had to try it out -- Es muy bien! No Seattle trip is complete without taking a gander at the Locks in Ballard. Just like last time, I spotted no fish swimming up the ladder. Eh, however, take a look at this random clip on youtube. We chillaxed rest of the day. The two seafood chimichangas with white sauce I inhaled for lunch gave me a mexican food coma. Needless to say, I didn't end up eating a light dinner until 11 PM.

Camera Phone Randomness

Chillaxin' with Friends




Caught up with Dara and Pascal -- two of my closest friends from college (picture above right). We ate late brunch at the Portage Bay Cafe off Roosevelt in the U District yesterday (picture above left). Stellar food at the place -- I think more so since I've ate nothing but frozen junk this entire past week. It's freshly decorated and well lit -- I should consult Dara on how to describe the place given she majored in Interior Design =P. The waitress served us with a warm smile and offered some excellent meal suggestions. If you are in Seattle, check it out. Prices are reasonable ($8-$13) for a sizeable breakfast platter (ex. Pancakes, Omelettes, Hash Dishes etc). Be willing to wait ~15 minutes for sitting particularly on the weekends.

Welcome to My Blog!

So...this is more or less an experiment. Consider this Gary's Blog (Beta). I thought I would just post randomness and current events. Look for - amongst other things - music reviews, pics, and *gasp* opinions. Comments, concerns, and criticisms are welcome!