A cool restaurant "pho" all of us to try- Modern Toilet

Wifey Fatima has passed along some pics from a unique restaurant in Taipei called "Modern Toilet." It accommodates 100 seats with each made from toilet bowls. The specialties at the restaurant accompany sink faucets and gender-coded signs that appear on the three-story structure. The food is served in mini plastic toilet bowls. The toilet rolls That serve for wiping hand and mouth are hung above the table which resemble glass-topped jumbo bathtubs.







With Elish's recent foodie post and toilet references, I thought this would be appropriate "pho" me to share.

A pho-bolous list pho you pho phans

Here is my playlist to hype you up for your upcoming pho challenge.

pho you i will - monica
pho-ever my lady - jodeci
why you gonna do that pho - ti
pho the love of money - bone thugs
I've got pho'se - ludacris
I'd rather be alone - pho example

and my favorite.

We the Pho-t-9ers. - classic!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbR0yqsMa5A

Pho Life!!

Review #500

It sounds cliche but I didn't know what to do for my #500 review. It's a milestone and you only do it once.

So......I decided to celebrate #500 by doing something I've never done before. A pho'od (food) challenge. To prepare, I didn't eat the whole day and I ran around Pho Garden's block, twice!

Here's a recap of details for you upcoming pho challengers.
- sign a waiver to confirm your idoicy http://static4.px.yelp.com/bphoto/8QV1q24FMyFwIQnZpZ1osg/l
- $22 for a toilet sized bowl of pho
(2 lbs of noodles / 2 lbs of meat (slices of beef, tripe, beef balls, tendon) - you don't need to finish the broth. http://static2.px.yelp.com/bphoto/zudBWRqz5jiBjIQdBZIn_Q/l

Finish it within your 1 hr time limit and your meal's on the house and you get to go home to fill your toilet bowl with the pho you just ate.

The ginormous bowl came out and I was like whoa. It was piping hot and full of flavor. Seriously, one of the better bowls of pho in the City.
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I later learned, from the chef who later came out to see his latest pho victims, that they average about 15 people a day for the challenge, with about 10% completing it. The fastest completion time was 15 minutes!

The key is that you're suppose to put ice in your toilet sized bowl to cool it down, eat the noodles first as they absorb the broth, and to just keep on eating.

Even if I did that, I still don't think I would have finished my bowl. I did however finish about 75% http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/RvSQ_mUoKYB6_WGl3MybBg/l after calling my mom for words of encouragement. http://static1.px.yelp.com/bphoto/nKqEs54ef2A0Lk9iLIK7Sw/l

After watching a ton of Man vs Food episodes, now I know why they have that caption on tv that says, "please do not try this at home." We all had a fun time and hell no did I want to take the leftovers home. http://static3.px.yelp.com/bphoto/xfZf8n9c32FWHVV5Wd7dQg/l

In this man vs pho challenge, pho might have won but I'm planning a rematch at review #1000!!

Dragatomi Grand Opening Reception- August 29th

What is Dragatomi you say? Dragatomi is a new urban vinyl/ designer toy store (ala KidRobot) owned and operated by longtime friends of mine (and Brian), Joanne and Raymond Suavillo. It was less than a year ago when they were talking about opening a store of their own. Now their dream has been fulfilled. Sacramento is a growing market and Dragatomi is already making buzz in the toy industry. They're truly a "mom and pop" shop.

If you happen to be in Sacramento, please stop by. Also, on Saturday, August 29th, they'll be having their Grand Opening Reception along with an exclusive toy release. The fam and I will be there for sure. Awww Yeahhh...

Denzel Washington signs to California Redwoods' Roster

I kid, I kid everyone. It's really John David Washington, Denzel's son and former Rams' RB, that's signed on to our UFL team. Check out the roster here. Other notable Redwoods include... BJ Sams. And... I'm very sure some of ya'll may recognize more.

We should of had our fantasy football draft over here.....

In Vegas where they have pool parties, cheerleaders in your draft room and hangout with the likes of Shannon Elizabeth, Stacy Keibler, and Molly Sims. You think we have room for them at our fantasy football draft? Oh well there's always next year!!!!

Kids say the darndest things...

So in recent online news, there have been more leaked nekkid photos of former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens. Shame. And no Bri, I will not unveil any of the photos on this blog. However, what I will unveil, is this lil' boy's reaction to those photos, which he posted on YouTube. I can say he speaks on behalf of all the pervs (like us).

Look what convention is heading to the Bay

Its the National Single Cougar Convention. No its not the ones you see on Animal Planet or Discovery Channel although they may act it since they are looking for your prey. You single hot looking men may want to attend if you want to get caught by some cougars. Hey you never know they may look like Demi(see pic) or Jen Aniston. So get them running shoes ready cuz those cougars are gonna chase you.

The book I'm reading

I've put down the Hustler and Import Tuner and picked up a book from the library. I'd like to share a couple tidbits as you might find them interesting.

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I gotta say it's very cool to read how the evolution of the left tackle position has gone throughout the years. In the book he talks about

- That sack on national tv of Joe Thiesman and LT and how it was a sign
- all OL being part of a unit, now it's "skill" position
- how bill walsh revolutioned the LT position with the WCO
- the monster that is named "Michael Oher"
- Steve Wallace former 49er LT being the first 10 million niner OL.
- How Bubba Paris cost us Superbowls back in the 80's being trounced by the Vikings and Chris Doleman.

Great read and I'm looking forward to Moneyball next.