Category Archives: dinner

Oakland Restaurant Challenge: Tamarind

posted by: | May 20, 2011
Achievement: #4. Eat at 15 Oakland Restaurants

There’s a wise old saying out there that goes, “When life gives you terrible traffic conditions, go out and get Indian food.” Wait. That’s not it? It’s actually something about lemonade? Whatever, I know there’s no lemonade in Indian food. … Continue reading →

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Oakland Restaurant Challenge: Star Of India

posted by: | April 17, 2011
Achievement: #4. Eat at 15 Oakland Restaurants

It’s no surprise to readers of this blog that we occasionally (or more than occasionally) have bad timing and fail to plan out events before attempting to partake in them. That said, we decided well in advance that we would … Continue reading →

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Good Thing It’s A Groupon: Mixed Bag At The Double Wide Grill

posted by: | April 7, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

Tonight, in what is becoming our standard style, we rushed into a place to use a Groupon in the final days of its availability. This time, that place was the Double Wide Grill. Unfortunately, I wish that I liked the … Continue reading →

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Around The World In Dining: Abay Ethiopian Cuisine

posted by: | April 3, 2011
Achievement: #42. 5 Different Ethnic Dinners | #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

Last night, we had our second new ethnic dinner of the year, but the first dinner that we ate with floppy bread as the utensils. We had a Living Social coupon for the latest and greatest ethnic food to hit … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Groupon! A Discounted Evaluation Of Pittsburgh Rare

posted by: | March 25, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

I will admit, it took me a little while to get excited about our fourth Groupon. We had this one sitting on hold until almost its final days before we finally decided to use it, all because I was being … Continue reading →

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The Elaborate Monthly: Bacon-Wrapped Scallops & Breaded Zucchini

posted by: | February 25, 2011
Achievement: #34. Have One New Elaborate Homecooked Meal a Month

Tonight, I am going to tell you all a story. This is a story about a time in my life when the basic living necessity of BREAD was taken from me. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I, like so many great … Continue reading →

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Around The World In Dining: We Fall In Love With Spanish Food At Mallorca

posted by: | February 15, 2011
Achievement: #42. 5 Different Ethnic Dinners

Dear Spain, Will you be my Valentine? Forever and ever? love, fox Okay, I apologize, I’m getting ahead of myself here. Last night, we had our first new ethnic dinner of the year, and I must say that I am … Continue reading →

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Grouponicus Maximus: A Trip To The Walnut Grill

posted by: | February 9, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

I know it’s starting to seem a bit like all we are doing this year is going out to eat and using our Groupons, but I promise, there is more to come soon! We just happened to buy a bunch … Continue reading →

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Group-On Up: The 4 Wood Grille

posted by: | January 27, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

Wow, it’s not even the end of the first month of the year, and we’ve already used two of our Groupons or Living Social coupons! (This is mostly because we love to eat, and we are trying to save some … Continue reading →

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Living Socially With a Visit To Tyma’z

posted by: | January 21, 2011
Achievement: #93. Use 10 Groupons or Living Socials

In 2010, we briefly talked about our love for the Groupon and Living Social programs, but in case you missed the post, I’ll refresh your memory. Both of these websites give out daily local deals and coupons that you can … Continue reading →

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