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HEY! MAKE HUMMUS!

2012-02-01T20:29:00.001-08:00

Buy super blender!

Use their recipe book!

Mix!

Get some left over tofu, tahini sauce, hummus, maybe some cheese, and wrap it in lavosh bread! or dip with pita chips, whatever!

Winner, winner! quick snack or dinner!

YAKISOBA

2012-01-31T15:07:00.001-08:00

...Japanese fried noodles! with the standard nori (seaweed) sprinkles, cabbage, onions, pork, and little mayo-y sauce.

CHECK OUT LEN!

2012-01-30T13:56:00.000-08:00

...in the new issue of Street Chopper, Feb/Mar 2012.

IN THE NOT SO DISTANT FUTURE

2012-01-29T10:37:00.001-08:00

...there will be fresh eggs for Nelly!

BUY SUPER BLENDER

2012-01-28T19:21:00.001-08:00

Make your own peanut butter!

UFC ON FOX 2 - TOMORROW!

2012-01-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

5PM Pacific Time, live on FOX!

I don't usually watch the pre-fight press conference but I heard that this one was too funny to pass up. Check it out!

MORE BENTO PARADISE

2012-01-27T09:30:00.001-08:00

Homemade bentos is frickin' choice!

Thin sliced pork with sukiyaki sauce over white rice, Japanese style folded egg with seaweed and veggies. The little "medley" of peanuts, onions, tiny fish in fish sauce, and cherry tomatoes.

LOCO MOCO DELIGHT

2012-01-26T12:50:00.000-08:00

"Watching my diet for lunch....watching it broke da mouth!!"
Submitted by The Hater

MOKE BREAKFAST

2012-01-26T10:09:00.001-08:00

2 scoop rice w/shoyu on top, scoop mac daddy and KALUA PORK CABBAGE!
Submitted by Nator

GRASS FED CROSS CUT RIB ROAST

2012-01-25T09:33:00.001-08:00

Slow cooked in the crock pot. 6 hours.

Add fresh rosemary and thyme.

And potatoes, rainbow carrots, kohlrabi and fennel.

Pull that chunk out, cut and eat.

BEEN TRYING PHO SPOTS

2012-01-24T17:30:00.001-08:00

...around my work. Nothing amazing to report but such a nice meal for $6 or $7. Yes, there are bits of cow intestine in there. Haha

REFINING MY SMOOTHIENATOR

2012-01-24T10:34:00.001-08:00

I had reported about a month ago on a smoothie I like to make after work outs or to replace meals when I'm on-the-go.

I keep adding/subtracting to the list to make the smoothie healthier but still super tasty so I don't gotta force myself to chug it down. This is where I'm pretty consistently at now:

Ingredients:

Half to Whole Frozen Banana
8 to 10 Ice Cubes
1 Tablespoon of Chunky Natural Peanut Butter
1 handful of Roasted Unsalted Almonds (Walnuts are good too)
1 Scoop of Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
2 Splashes of 100% Coconut Water, Non-Fat Milk or Almond Milk
1 Scoop/20grams of Whey Protein (I use caramel/chocolate flavored)
Half Cup of blanched and Frozen KALE (stalks and everything - its a 'super food'!)

Then BLEND!

If you think kale is making your smoothie taste funny, add a small spoonful of honey. Kale is going to make your smoothie look green but fuck it, you can't eat enough kale.

We also purchased a Vitamix since my first smoothie post and the shit is like the stroker motor of blenders.

OCEAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT - LOS ANGELES, CA

2012-01-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Like most people we work on Mondays, so yesterday we went to Chinatown to have dim sum at Ocean Seafood Restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year a day early. We go to this place about once a year, its almost a tradition now.

This place is always crowded, especially after 12noon. When we showed up, the line was pretty mild compared to the usual chaos in this parking lot.

It's not the absolute BEST dim sum we've ever had but its good, no doubt. I didn't get a photo of everything we ordered but here's a few. We started with the shrimp and walnuts before we even sat down:

Fried chicken cart showed up just seconds later:

These flat noodles had shrimp wrapped in them:

Shrimp dumplings:

Beef dumplings:

One of my favorites, sticky rice.

This one came with pork and mushrooms. Add shoyu for perfection:

Baby bok choy:

And those soup dumplings that people trip out on ever since Anthony Bourdain had them on his show. These were good but I've had better. I still would've ate all 5 of these myself without thinking twice though:

I got more eating to do on dim sum. I've eaten at several spots around L.A's Chinatown but I have a feeling I've haven't hit its best spots quite yet.

750 N Hill St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 687-3088

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE

2012-01-22T08:15:00.001-08:00

...the greasy goodness of a cheese and bacon quesadilla for breakfast!

ME AND RESIN

2012-01-21T09:15:00.001-08:00

...on Ahuimanu, 6.11.2000!

TIME TO RELEASE THE HATCH!!!

2012-01-20T09:40:00.001-08:00

Went to see Fu Manchu last night with Nator and Stevie at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa.

I think its the 6th time I seen them. What an amazing live band.
Here's their closing song:Everybody lost their mind at this point.

MATIKI ALSO HAS THIS...

2012-01-19T13:21:00.001-08:00

...Beef Rib Plate! I know it looks amazing but it was pretty fatty. I'll stick to their short ribs.

BROTHERS GONNA WORK IT OUT

2012-01-18T12:15:00.000-08:00

New at ad work.

Check it out.

START DA KEIKIS EARLY

2012-01-17T17:02:00.001-08:00

Not my kid but he's definitely starting early.

I'M AWAKE!

2012-01-16T09:03:00.001-08:00

I almost OD'd from epic metal this morning when this tune came up on my ipod's shuffle. Just thought I'd share.

TORTURE!

2012-01-16T07:01:00.001-08:00

One of my favorite spots for fried saimin is Shiro's. Here's a photo sent in by Manet.

Cool thing was that at Shiro's, you could order it with Chinese Roast Pork just like this picture!

BRAWNY AT OPEN MAT

2012-01-15T17:58:00.001-08:00

GREAT WHITE OFF KAENA POINT?!

2012-01-14T10:11:00.000-08:00

Filmed just 2 days ago, Great White sharks are pretty unusual in Hawaii's warmer waters. Check out how the shark comes to check them out around the 2:09 mark. Unreal! Read local Hawaii news here too.
"...wish I had a joint now. Oh, I still get little bit!"

Submitted by Nos!

FXR FEVER: GROUND STRAP

2012-01-13T17:26:00.001-08:00

All FXR enthusiasts should check the ground strap under their bikes to make sure it doesn't look like this!
Noooo, this isn't mine.

LAU LAU AT MATIKI?!

2012-01-13T09:48:00.001-08:00

Locally famous here for their Hawaiian kalbi short rib plate, Matiki driiiives it home every time. I tried their regular "beef" and "chicken" on the menu too, but it's nothing like their short ribs.

A couple of weeks ago while I was waiting for my order, I heard the girl behind the counter say "bruddah, your lau lau plate is ready!" I was kinda surprised to hear that... I never knew they even made lau lau. So after looking closer at the menu, there it was!LAU LAU PLATE!

First things first, I asked if they made their own lau lau and she assured me that they did. I was pretty stoked. So I went back to investigate. If you don't know what this is, it's basically pork wrapped in taro leaves and steamed to a soft, fall-apart goodness. Add shoyu and it's heavenly.

Matiki's lau lau was very lean, almost too lean, but I'm not complaining. Theirs do not contain any butterfish but it's frickin PACKED with pork. I couldn't even finish that heavy bad boy - it was seriously packed!

Lot of places in L.A/Orange County area have lau lau on their menu, but don't be fooled. The last place you want to be eating lau lau from is L&L or some other chain eateries (Loft Hawaii's lau lau was the worst ever!)...so check out Matiki!

JOSE ALDO!

2012-01-12T13:43:00.001-08:00

"Jose down in Brazil, looking great for his upcoming fight! Always smiling, even in combat mode"

Submitted by Junebug!

CAFE HIRO - CYPRESS, CA

2012-01-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

Bruddah Stevay aka Stevie showed up at my office for lunch and he wanted to eat something good, like GOOD good. I knew exactly where to take him.

I feel pretty spoiled when I get to eat here for lunch. It's a nice joint with some good flavors for food. I was introduced to Chef Hiro and talked to him on many occasions. He's traveled and studied all over the world, across Europe and even to small hole in the walls in Hawaii.

It's Japanese-Italian fusion at Cafe Hiro, sometimes with a slight Hawaiian twist too. Which comes as a surprise to many but Japanese-Italian restaurants isn't anything new. This 'fusion' has been around for a long time; maybe 30 years as I personally recall. My mom had taken me to a few hip spots around Tokyo as a kid visiting relatives. The daily lunch specials are always interesting. Even the not-so-interesting descriptions like "breaded white fish" is many times a big surprise when it arrives in front of you.

Stevie started with a beer. I forget what he had. I don't drink so I can never remember! It's his day off so he was enjoying it to its fullest. If it was my day off and I drank beer, I would'a had one too.

All lunches come with a nice green, leafy little salad.

Also includes a soup, which was potato soup that day. Changes daily.

Stevie went with the "black pig loin" pork cutlet curry, "hot". It wasn't hot enough for our fire-tongued man, so he actually ended up pouring on even MORE hot curry sauce into this.

All Japanese style curries must be eaten with these 2 pickled delights and some sweet raisins.

I had the free-range chicken cutlet curry, "mild". Each level of their curries are made with a different flavor. I've actually had them all, but I like the flavor of mild the best. Maybe mild with a little hot sauce poured on would be perfect. Their curries are also thickened with mashed up potatoes instead of flour, which gives it some uniqueness when compared to the standard lunch time curry affair.

If you haven't checked this place out yet and you live in the LB/OC area, you really need to. Date night with your chick or even a nice lunch with a bruddah from anoda mada or whatever, make the effort to eat here. It's one of those places I highly recommend. Note that lunch and dinner menus are almost completely different too, including their daily specials!

*If you're feeling extra adventurous and dining here at night, ask if Chef Hiro is in and let him do a "omakase" (oh-ma-ka-say), which is to let the chef choose what to serve you. He'll keep feeding you with little dishes, most likely "tapas style", until your belly's full of some happy-goodness.

10509 Valley View St
Cypress, CA 90630

(714) 527-6090

PEPE TIME #64

2012-01-11T09:18:00.000-08:00

I have a friend named Pepe. He's pretty funny and I like to keep a log of all the funny things he says and does. Enjoy

FUCK THAT FAGGOT SHIT

This episode featuring KYLE!

Kyle and his family was in town and we were in line to enter a very busy Mexican restaurant to have a nice dinner together, along with Dustinator and Pepe. Here's how part of a conversation went:

Kyle: so what Pepe, when you gonna start training jiu jitsu with Nator and Nelly?

Pepe: ...fuck that faggot shit

Note: please feel free to use this amazing one-liner at home with your loved ones and with your friends too! think of all the possible situations to use it in!

MEAT IS GOOD

2012-01-10T09:05:00.001-08:00

Dustinator took a walk down the street with his pitbull Bronson to check out the new vegan place.

Here's how it went.

"Vegan place sucks, burrito taste like cardboard, salsa was tasty. Yeah, everyone there was weird, asked me if Bronson was vegetarian..? I said 'no, he eats cats'.

It took almost an hour to get a fake burrito."

UFC 141 BEHIND THE SCENES - JUNEBUGGED!

2012-01-09T08:17:00.000-08:00

Submitted by June!

Hey guys! I know, I'm suuuper late on the draw posting up pakajunk updates for UFC 141. But we did get all the results regardless, so I thought I'd just run you through a typical fight week with these guys!

The UFC has been working me like a slave doing media events, press conferences, and the usual so haven't had much time catching up on my paka-ness. Figured I'd at least share with you two with what that weekend entailed.

This is Luiz and Diego Nunes, Diego was fighting the next day and stared at that piece of bread like he either wanted to fight it, or just wanted to shove the whole thing in his mouth, nom nom nom. Honestly, he actually (creepily) stared at it like some chick he was in love with, but I suppose I can't blame the guy. Outback "black bread" as they kept referring to it in Portuguese is muito delicio. I actually love the Outback! haha

Gotta be official! Need corner passes and backstage passes too!!

We had a great time just walking the Vegas Strip and Luiz loved trying on hats. My good friend literally tried to buy one of the giant M&M figurines from the M&M factory that would never even fit in my apartment in a million years anyway! Unfortunately, it wasn't for sale....cuz if it was, I'd have the world's most obnoxious hood ornament in Vegas.....and that's tough to pull off!

Ed Soares (manager extroardinare) fighters Diego Nunes, and Felipe Oliviera

We found a killer book on the history of boxing randomly at the MGM, however...

I just shot them looking at Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson who happened to be in that same book. What can I say? I love the Crue!

Then we went to go see the killer Jabbawockeez show in which they pulled me on stage for a few weird moments of dancing. Listen, I'm not a huge "hip-hop" dance crew fan like these boys are, but let me tell you.....they were SIIIIIICKKKK! I highly recommend watching them if you don't feel like spending $80 on cirque de solei anytime you or your chick wants to watch a show.... they were super funny. And it was honestly a fun show!

pakajunk's own JuneBug trying to act sweet before I have to put the big boys in check!

Following day. The greatest manager in the world with Diego Nunes, finally he is happy to get food after weighing in! On the elevator, back to Outback! Diego had made weight perfectly and he's smiling for the first time in days!

Yet, he still can't eat too much of anything....until after the fight....oh the life of a pro fighter!

We had an extra ticket! Didn't know Nator and Nelson couldn't make it! Was great fun!

I may be a tomboy, but every girl in a killer dress and Manolo shoes just MUST take the obligatory bathroom self-pic shot. Obnoxious, I know...but it's an unwritten law, somewhere, I know it! Or at least in Sex & the City, haha.

Checking out the venue before the show. MGM Grand Arena has never had any problems with lighting, sound, etc since I've been there back in UFC 29. Looked great!

Back to the SkyLoft for dinner before the show. You may know my brilliant street artist friend David Choe, who's done a ton of stuff for Vice, RVCA, and painted the Facebook wall offices. Sweet goofball! You can check out his work at davidchoe.com. It's siiiiick! He literally just snuck in, and tagged, Pablo Noreaga's old home with his work. Gnarly but awesome! He's a nut!

Look what stellar rock drummer was in Vegas, too! Motley Crue will be here for three weeks in February! Yeahhh!

Artist David Choe at I Ringside after my boy Diego KILLED IT! Fun times!

I swear I wasn't drinking any Jameson's....

We all went to celebration dinner at some sushi spot at the MGM. Fun! Very proud of Diego most of all....our other boy from Blackhouse (Luiz), unfortunately his fight got cancelled because his opponent had the flu. Bummed about that, but all in all it was a great night!

MEAT IS DINNER

2012-01-08T15:34:00.001-08:00

Half a t-bone steak done medium rare, some greens (collard, mustard and kale mix) and hapa rice (brown and white mix).

Shoyu for the steak. Peppers in vinegar sprinkled over the greens.

PEARL CITY SAFEWAY GIRL FIGHT

2012-01-07T17:20:00.000-08:00

Submitted by Nos!

LICK'UM BABE! LICK'UM!
POUND DIS FAKEN BITCH!

I like how Nos put it - "it was like T-Rex versus the raptors in Jurassic Park 1"

ALOHA FRIDAY BRUDDAH!!!

2012-01-06T22:35:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Rod Chmolack

HOLY SHITSTICLES

2012-01-06T18:02:00.001-08:00

Photo courtest of Barry at Top Shelf

Apparently, if you ride a rubber mount 2004+up Sportster hard enough (maybe even not so hard) in the dirt and just kinda mess around, the case may crack in half between where the swingarm mounts and the tranny.

I don't know much about these models but what a trip.

YUP, STEVIE WUZ HEA

2012-01-06T10:43:00.001-08:00

3 BROTHERS - HARBOR CITY, CA

2012-01-05T09:58:00.001-08:00

I had heard about this place from several people who grew up in the Torrance/Gardena area. I was told it was a Hawaiian style plate lunch place, but its not so... its more like "island style food". The Filipino ladies that run this place seem to have just a couple of Hawaii's favorites here... but I dare not try the fried noodles or tempura.

What I did come here for was their grilled chicken.

I had eaten here once before but I had the teriyaki beef plate. I usually don't go to those generic "California Teriyaki" places that scattered throughout The Southland but I heard this place's chicken was better than the norm... also heard that you gotta order it with the sauce on the side, which I did.

The grilled chicken without the sauce had enough flavor to carry itself, so I barely even used a 1/4 of the sauce that was provided. It was a good lunch though. Grilled chicken over rice and the other half was tossed greens (been trying to avoid The Mac Daddy aka Mac Salad these days). And next time, I gotta ask to get the salad dressing on the side too!

I wouldn't say that this place is a total destination spot, but its decent if you're in the south bay area.

23722 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710

(310) 326-3843

POUNDING POI

2012-01-05T09:52:00.000-08:00

Submitted by Bruddah Ed

"Dats my friend Kawai, his braddah serve Hawaiian food at Waiahole Poi Factory. They goin old school, haha. Mean kine!"

NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY...

2012-01-04T09:09:00.001-08:00

...this is what happened:

The End

FXR FEVER AT TOP SHELF

2012-01-03T16:43:00.001-08:00

...and look, it's a unicorn! Aluminum swingarm from Alan Sputhe!

IF YOU LIKE GET NUTS...

2012-01-01T19:44:00.001-08:00

...eat the bone marrow! goes perfect over a nice sliced baguette.

da buggahs been roasted inside this meaty stew for 4 hours:

Happy New Year everyone and EAT WELL!

Life's too short for burgers and fries!

ALWAYS USE THE WHOLE CHICKEN

2012-01-01T12:31:00.001-08:00

Hahahahahaha!

IMPORTED

2011-12-31T17:47:00.001-08:00

Pipikaula coming right up!
Thanks Mommy!

LONG BEACH STREET DRAGS

2011-12-31T14:06:00.000-08:00

...das how we roll/drag in Long Beach.

ITS FRIDAY YOU AINT GOT SHIT TO DO

2011-12-30T09:06:00.001-08:00

UFC 141 TONIGHT!*

Cerrone vs Diaz is going to be amazing, can't wait to see these two.

*please note that if Lesnar loses, "the fight was fixed"! ha ha ha

JAPANESE SNACKS ARE GOOD

2011-12-29T12:15:00.001-08:00

...soo good, it will ruin you!

TEARS FOR FEAR

2011-12-29T09:27:00.000-08:00

Submitted by The Hater

So hungry, can't spare the fluid to produce actual tears? So scared to be shipped off to a communist labor camp if you don't fake it for the cameras to see?

Not south of the DMZ!

Tonight we dine not on sticks and grass, but on spicy pork bulgogi, traditional butterflied kalbi, and that wonderful delicacy, oxtail soup, like we do in The Land of The Free!

Whoa is be for the oppressed and brainwashed of the DPRK.

p.s. - In your average Korean restaurant, Taegu is not a rare treat. It's a side dish...

THIS PHOTO IS GOOD & BAD

2011-12-28T10:26:00.001-08:00

AT THE SAME TIME

ONE DOLLAH REMAKE

2011-12-28T09:29:00.000-08:00

I probably watched the original a hundred times.
Kinda funny for watch if you liked the original. Aaah, mebe just try watch dis remake one time nuff.

GOODBYE OLD (MINI) FRIEND

2011-12-27T20:58:00.001-08:00

I bought this iPod Mini for $50 about 7 or 8 years ago from a 16 year old kid who was building his first chopper. This little device has finally died after numerous attempts at resuscitation.

THAW OUT DAT THANKSGIVING TURKEY

2011-12-27T19:15:00.001-08:00

...and make TURKEY LONG RICE!

FAT-TAY!!!

2011-12-26T12:26:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Fatty

A couple weeks ago I walked into Des Moines Jiu Jitsu. There was a bunch of dudes rolling. It was intimidating. I said I wanna learn jiu jitsu. These two instructors glared at me for a second without saying anything. Then one smiled and said "Good".

Now all I can think about is rolling, arm bars, and choking. I can't wait for the next class or open mat! I wish I would have known how rad jiu jitsu was ten years ago.

SHEESH!

2011-12-25T13:27:00.000-08:00

Submitted by Nos

AND FOR DINNER?

2011-12-24T16:29:00.001-08:00

Crab Mac & Cheese crusted with bread crumbs of course!

LUNCH WAS SOO CHOICE

2011-12-24T13:22:00.000-08:00

Sasha started us with a French washed-rind muenster cheese on crackers with wine honey.

Then fresh green salad with croutons, walnuts and soy&miso dressing.

Lastly, scallops fried in bacon grease with a choice of chimichurri or chipotle mayo sauce.

I'm running like a champ now.

AAAAH SHE KNOWS ME TO WELL

2011-12-24T09:05:00.001-08:00

Look what brand coconut water Sasha bought me. HAHA.

TWO THINGS THAT START MY MORNING

2011-12-23T09:03:00.000-08:00

This is a favorite right now in the morning or after a workout or even have one of these as a meal. Peanut Butter/Banana Smoothie!

I use the following:

Half a Frozen Banana
8 Ice Cubes
2 Tablespoons of Peanut Butter (da good kine)
2 Scoops of Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
2 Splashes of 100% Coconut Water (or Non-Fat Milk)

Then BLEND!

Optional:

1 Scoop of Whey Protein (caramel/chocolate flavored seems better than vanilla for this)
Small handful of almonds, pecans or walnuts - throw these in AFTER you blend the above ingredients. Blend it lightly if you want chunky-ness to your smoothie!

Found this CD lying around this morning. Bought it in 1990 and its followed me around ever since. This guy that used to work at Jelly's in Hawaii (book and music store) would seriously hook it up on CD's as long as I tipped a CRISP $20 once in a while. So I bought a shitload of CD's from him. It was usually 6 BRAND NEW CD's for $3. Give him $20 every other visit. What a deal.

Invigorating to start the morning with Bad Brains - positive message, positive energy. Click the album cover for a sample.

PEPE TIME #63

2011-12-22T09:56:00.000-08:00

I have a friend named Pepe. He's pretty funny and I like to keep a log of all the funny things he says and does. Enjoy

BITCH

Pepe uses the word bitch a lot, more so than anyone I have ever met before. 99.9% of the time its used to describe a woman(s) in his life or perhaps a nice lady he would like in his life immediately. I noticed this early on and I started taking notes on some of the more popular one-liners that include his magic word.

Here are a few that stand out the most:

MIND YOUR BUSINESS BITCH

YOU GOTTA FUCK THAT BITCH

BITCH GOT A BODY ON HER

I FUCKED THE SHIT OUTTA THAT BITCH (Pepe Time #59)

I'M OVER THAT BITCH

CONTROL YOUR BITCH, DOG

Many of us who hang out with Pepe regularly found this to be pretty entertaining, so we started using it in our daily dialogue (without the same intent that Pepe has of course), to sort of brighten things up and have a laugh. I hope you can use these magic one-liners with your friends too.

The End

SAW SOME VANS YESTERDAY

2011-12-22T09:08:00.000-08:00

This glorious Astro Van belonged to a Mexican restaurant which you could've guessed.

Another interesting vehicle parked in front of Hillco, the nut & bolt paradise in Orange County:

NATOR ALWAYS GOT TIME FOR THROW SHAKA

2011-12-21T14:37:00.001-08:00

ATTITUDE!!!

2011-12-20T19:05:00.000-08:00

My morning started pretty groggy as I had succumbed to a little head cold. Then I proceeded to try and go on with my morning ritual, walk my dogs, check my email, etc. First thing was a message from our pakajunk Fight Correspondent, Junebug. She sent me a link to a video that has been bouncing around my head all day... and I really hate to say it but I wish it quietly would go away.

To remedy this, I thought I'd bring this back this gem instead:

Over in Sin City, I'm sure Junebug is still laughing at this little painful morning joke but I proceeded to pass along the favor to a few friends as well.

FRICKIN SCORE!

2011-12-19T15:34:00.001-08:00

Got gifted this old BJ Penn shirt... look'um he still had hair!Mahalos to Horse at J2L!

THAT CRAZY OLD KOREAN LADY IS DEAD!!!

2011-12-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

Submitted by The Hater

In commemoration of the death of "The Dear Leader," Kim Jong Il, I had to go have some of what the common North Korean must consider to exist only in the land of unicorns and freedom...Real Korean Food!

Ramen and tacos are nice, but if you want to get down, this is IT! Yook Kae Jang with a side of kalbi.

...also excellent to cure the hangover after another epic xmas party.

ANOTHER FUN XMAS PARTY

2011-12-18T11:08:00.001-08:00

Mahalos to the Hostinator!

INSIDE JOKE HA HA

2011-12-18T00:47:00.000-08:00

T-Rod has been reinvigorated, rehabilitated and about to be reassimilated.

FAR AS I KNOW

2011-12-17T19:13:00.001-08:00

The only Chinese butcher/BBQ that I know of in Long Beach and it's pretty good. Not easy to find good roast duck and Chinese style roast pork around here.

No clue what this place is called. Near Alamitos and Anaheim.

THIRSTY

2011-12-16T09:20:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Nos.

WAT DA HAIL IS GOING ON

2011-12-16T08:56:00.001-08:00

free shave ice from the sky came down last night in Long Beach. Pretty unusual out here.

Actually never seen it before in my short life.

DUSTINS FADA'S FAVORITE SHIRT

2011-12-15T20:27:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Dustin's Mada!

WAT?

2011-12-15T15:50:00.000-08:00

DUSTINATOR, 1985

2011-12-15T11:42:00.000-08:00

CRAIG AND MANET - WHERE YOU STAY?

2011-12-14T20:31:00.000-08:00

WE GO!

...or maybe you guys stay next door?

PEPE TIME #62

2011-12-14T09:12:00.000-08:00

IN JAPAN

I have a friend named Pepe.He's pretty funny and I like to keep a log of all the funny things he says and does.Enjoy

This happened maybe 4 or 5 years ago. Pepe was just getting into ramen and a few things Japanese when the subject of the Mooneyes Hot Rod Show in Yokohama came up.

Nator and I were talking about maybe going when Pepe got really excited about the subject of Japan and cut in on the conversation just like this...

Pepe: hey, hey! Nelly, Nelly, Nelly! how come in Japan they go like this?!

[Pepe makes a bowing motion with his palms together and says "ah-so, arigato"]

Nator: ...that's because they're in JAPAN.

CHECK DA BUGGAH OUT

2011-12-13T13:23:00.000-08:00

New shirt from da kine, you know, dem guys ova dea!

go check da BLOGGAH out!

KOREAN ZOMBIE

2011-12-12T15:01:00.000-08:00

Submitted by The Hater

In ancient Korean folklore, evil reanimated corpses dwelled in caves, coming out only at night to steal peoples’ life force or “chi” during sleep, rendering the victims to forever be “living dead.” Many historians believe these to be the first cultural accounts of ZOMBIES!

According to legend, “kimchi” was invented to ward off these hybrid zombie-vampires. Kettles of the garlic fermented cabbage were kept bedside and its juice, when sprinkled in the eyes of invading zombies, killed them instantly.

No, not really.

But, did you see that frikken 7-second knockout by the Korean Zombie this weekend!?!?!

UFC 140 WAS NOT AS DEADLY AS THIS FIGHT

2011-12-12T13:47:00.001-08:00

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE!!

2011-12-11T10:53:00.001-08:00

Total exaggeration, yes. But the salty and spicy goodness of Hawaiian style Portuguese Sausage and delicious morning Pancakes with sweet maple syrup go together so well.

Burnt edges on the sausage is a must.

PEPE TIME #61

2011-12-09T09:11:00.001-08:00

PIT BULL LAB MIX

I have a friend named Pepe.
He's pretty funny and I like to keep a log of all the funny things he says and does.
Enjoy

One day Pepe came home with another dog from the pound but this time it was a little adorable puppy. He was told the pup was left there for adoption and the staff thought maybe it was a Pitbull/Lab mix because of its color.

Pepe thought that was the best mix of dog in the world, considering Labradors are really smart and friendly and Pit Bulls are fearless. So as usual, Pepe went around town and told everyone about this amazing score. Here's a couple I was there for:

Pepe: dude, we just got another pup! fucking PIT BULL LAB MIX! such a rad dog!

Juan Eduardo: yeah, that's a killer mix... they're smart and listen to you but they get down when its time to!

Pepe: hell yeah!

Pepe: dude, we got another dog at the pound, she's just a pup. PIT BULL LAB, soo rad.

Nator: oh yeah, I had one on Catalina. never lost a fight, fucking dog was da BU! it was my #1 pig hunting dog, killed so many fucking pigs.

Pepe: yeah dude, this dog is gonna be so rad.

As time passed, some of us noticed that the pup may not have been what the staff at the pound had guessed it was but Pepe still thought otherwise. Some didn't have the heart to say anything but a couple of us had to at least mention it.

Me: hey man, I don't think your dog's a pitbull mix... looks like some kinda running race dog, like one of those whippets or something...

Pepe: pssssht, WHAAAAAAT?! you fucking kidding me?

Me: well, her chest is maaaaaybe 6 inches wide and her legs are long and skinny.

Pepe: look at her color! she's brown with white on her chest, like a pitbull!

Me: a lot of dogs are brown with white on their chest, including whippet mix dogs.

Pepe: you don't know what you're talking about, dude.

Nator: this is the skinniest, lankiest pitbull I ever seen. I had one before, Pepe, this dog ain't no pit bull.

Pepe: listen, I KNOW this dog is a pit bull.

The End

EVERYTIME I COME AROUND THE CORNER BLING BLING

2011-12-08T11:59:00.001-08:00

I'd sometimes see these custom trucks when I'd visit relatives in Japan as a little kid. It was a trip seeing them back then and still is now.

I didn't know kids did it to their bicycles though.

DINUGUAN

2011-12-07T16:03:00.001-08:00

Brawny can grind with the best of them. Check out what he had for lunch! White rice with sisig, which is roast pork with onions, peppers, all chopped up and fried with lime juice... But the black ooze on the top right is DINUGUAN, Filipino pork blood stew.
No, he not bookbook. He jus like fo grind dat kine!!!

PHNOM PENH NOODLE REVISITED

2011-12-07T11:56:00.001-08:00

If you remember, I posted about this place once before. My mom was in town for thanksgiving and I brought her to Phnom Penh Noodle for a quick lunch before she had to get on a plane back to Oahu.

Went for the Phnom Penh dry style noodles again.

It was good as always. Definitely for the adventurous types.

Look at that huge knuckle-bone thing in the broth! Gnawing on that bone and pouring that broth over the dry noodles for a Cambodian delight. Most of my friends can't eat here. It's not for the burgers and fries guys; more for the "I like to eat a little intestine with my meal" crowd.

Don't miss out on eating at this gem!

1644 Cherry Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
(562)433-0032
Tues - Sun, 6am to 3pm only.
Street Parking... if you lucky.

FXR AND PHO FEVER

2011-12-06T11:01:00.000-08:00

Sinners Sweden in the mutha fucking hooooouse. Brawny Built FXR project bike rolling around the American Southwest, stopped in Westminster CA for some pho.
Rille and Sven says "this is very good noodles and soup!"
111" S&S engine backed up with every possible performance part you can think of in a OEM FXR frame. Add your own plum sauce and sri racha.

THE NEW IN-THING...

2011-12-05T12:45:00.000-08:00

...it's not choppers, FXR's or street tracker sportsters, no no no!
The new fad is draining cauliflower ears!

DUSTIN'S FADA HUNTING IN MEXICO

2011-12-05T09:16:00.001-08:00

aka No Joke Moke getting nuts down there!

SUNDAY PRAISE

2011-12-04T13:33:00.001-08:00

BAGS OF SADNESS

2011-12-03T16:13:00.001-08:00

Submitted by Sasha

"Thanksgiving morning I left the house early to go pick up our apple gruyere pie and brioche rolls that Justina baked for us. Then I had to swing by the farm and feed the hens. I took a right turn onto Long Beach Blvd and Willow. I saw a fat kid slowly rolling down the hill on his skateboard with a big bag of Burger King. To me it looked like a big bag of sadness."

DO I REGRET IT? NO

2011-12-02T10:02:00.001-08:00

Brought home a couple of burritos last night from El Taco Loco #3, which is about a mile away. I usually don't commit to a full burrito - I like having a variety of different tacos instead, but this time I got a al pastor burrito and a bean & cheese.

After treating myself with California's finest herbal medicines, I split the two heavy bad boys to share with my better half. She was much smarter than I was and only took a couple bites.

I ate both my halves with salsa roja poured on like gravy. I then proclaimed, "these fucking burritos are fucking excellent!"

Greasy bad boys were amazing while we watched Anthony Bourdain's new show The Layover.

But, oh man, am I having a rough morning. Rough.

DID YOU WONDER

2011-12-01T15:53:00.000-08:00

...if I had any left over Heavenly Beef from the other day? I did, and it got sliced up into a bowl of ramen. And threw in some taegu for good luck.

MOM'S HOMEMADE GYOZA

2011-12-01T09:30:00.001-08:00

My mom showed up in LB for thanksgiving, left all the good grindz back home to hang out with us!

She packed a cooler filled with her special gyoza filling and made us some while she was here.

They were perfectly crispy-burnt on the bottom for supreme crunchy goodness. I like how Sasha put it, "I could eat a thousand of these..."

JONES VS MACHIDA - HOW WILL IT END?!

2011-11-30T13:18:00.000-08:00

So funny.

I had to watch it 5 times to see who the hell else was in it.

HEAVENLY BEEF

2011-11-30T11:22:00.000-08:00

Coming home to finding this steaming on the kitchen counter was a treat to say the least. Big time love and alohas goes out to my wife!

Sasha says, "cross cut grass fed Rib Roast wrapped in a Smoked Pork Rind with an Ancho Chili Rub and Smoked Paprika."

It tasted amazing. Fucking amazing. Wish I took better pictures.

DA RUSSIAN CONCUSSION

2011-11-29T12:15:00.001-08:00

RUSTYBOAR.COM "THE BEGINING" from TJAYE FORSYTHE RUSTYBOAR.COM on Vimeo.

YEAH, HOLY WATER IS RUSTING ME

2011-11-29T09:09:00.001-08:00

Redeems Parched Sinners!
Honk honk, get it - get it?? Parched SINNERS!

HOLY SHIT RUSTY ON A DORITOS COMMERCIAL

2011-11-28T17:29:00.000-08:00

SHRED SOME CHEESE!

You'll need a computer to view the commercial (sorry, phone lurkers).

Just click the photos below to check out the clip.

POP'S BACKYARD TRAP

2011-11-28T11:31:00.001-08:00

Caught some wild pigs that come up Kipapa Gulch and try to get at his garden. He ended up doing some trading with a local farmer. Yup, caught all 5 at once.

Submitted by Mom!

MY DIRTY TRUCK LOVES STICKERS

2011-11-28T10:24:00.001-08:00

Mahaloz to Nos!

STEVIE LIKES TAEGU

2011-11-27T10:40:00.001-08:00

And he says "It just keeps getting better! Wish I had chop sticks. Sorry I'm a round eye."

IT WAS LIKE A TALKING HEADS VIDEO

2011-11-26T13:23:00.000-08:00

...at the Long Beach Museum of Art today. All video art displays.

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVERS CLEAN UP CREW

2011-11-26T11:20:00.001-08:00

YAM ON IT

2011-11-25T15:35:00.000-08:00

Stevie made yams with marshmallows and pecans on top that was super good. At first, I didn't understand what a bag of marshmallows was doing here.

Never heard of this concoction! I was stoked.

SEE YOU IN A COUPLE HOURS TURKEY!

2011-11-24T15:42:00.001-08:00