Bale on Linda Vista is moving.
Last Sunday, I did my morning shopping at Vien Dong, and noticed that Bale had closed.
According to the sign, they will be moving to the area occupied by Dai Tan Market.
So today, while driving in the area, I drove into the parking lot of Dai Tan Market, and noticed that the place was still open. And no sign of Bale. Since it is already June; I’m wondering if something happened?
What is my favorite?
I recently received a very nice email from "TK", In the email I was asked what my favorite 8 posts were. You know, I have never even thought about that? Why 8? The Missus told me, "he must be Chinese". (Slap to the head) Yes, the number 8 is considered very lucky by the Chinese. Like my favorite watering hole back home. "8 Fat Fat 8". Thanks for the suggestion TK…..hey if you have any other ideas for a post, feel free, ok?
Unfortunately, choosing my favorite posts out of over 800 is quite a daunting task. Sort of like picking your favorite child. There are a handful of posts, like :
The Fried Pork Rectum post. BTW, that’s what it looks like to the right.
Or maybe even the Vegemite – Vege-might not post, or even the $50 Sandwich post. Maybe it was the Spam Katsu Curry. Which tasted really good, BTW.
Or something really silly like:
Young Duck Missing Parts? or even the Everything tastes better on a Banh Mi? Sometimes, the emails I receive make up most of the post, as in the case of the Bun Bo Hue Dossier.
So the 8 I came up with are:
8. Five Favorite Cookbooks Meme.
7. C is for Chicha, Chinchero, and Chicharroneria!
4. A Very Special Dinner in Cusco
2. The Missus’s One Post – Yes, the Missus actually wrote 1 post!
So, do you remember any specific posts? I’d love to know!
How I love reading about Road Trips:
I don’t know what it is about me and road trips. Perhaps growing up on an Island, I’ve always been fascinated with the "song of the open road". I know I really enjoy reading Cathy’s posts from the road. Right now Michael who does the wonderful San Diego based food blog, Menu In Progress, is in the midst of a road trip. You can read about it here. He’s already hit one of the places I’ve had on my "list" for the longest time, Kreuz Market in Lockhart, Texas. And eagerly feeding on Tex-Mex, Michael has coined one of my favorite phrases of the year thus far:
"In addition to being a fan of the food traditions from the source, I am also an unapologetic fan of the various regional American incarnations of Mexican food."