Monthly Archives: May 2011

Oakland Restaurant Challenge: Spice Island

posted by: | May 11, 2011
Achievement: #4. Eat at 15 Oakland Restaurants

This afternoon, we decided to head into Oakland to do some training for the half-marathon coming up this weekend, and also to get some lunch as a bonus. We put on our running shoes and walked the three miles from … Continue reading →

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We Seen It In The City Paper: The Dirty Ball With Attack Theater

posted by: | May 9, 2011
Achievement: #25. Do 3 Things We Find Advertised in the CityPaper | #64. Inappropriate Dances in 10 New Locations

Somehow, it took us until 2011 to realize this fascinating truth: the Dirty Ball is the most outrageously fun night of the year. Who knew? Well, I certainly didn’t, because I’ve apparently been living under a rock since 2006 when … Continue reading →

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Oakland Restaurant Challenge: Mad Mex, A Collegiate Classic

posted by: | May 6, 2011
Achievement: #4. Eat at 15 Oakland Restaurants

Remember the other day when I was going on and on about how things always go wrong? Add last night to the list. We were all set to do the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs of Air Hockey, … Continue reading →

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Around The World In Dining: Korean Food At Green Pepper

posted by: | May 2, 2011
Achievement: #42. 5 Different Ethnic Dinners

Last night, after ages and ages of indecision about dinner, we decided it was time to knock off our third ethnic dinner by trying Korean food for the first time. Yes, I know we lived in Los Angeles for a … Continue reading →

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