Monthly Archives: August 2010

La Mar, SF

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Jimmy being an adventurous type of guy, took us to a Peruvian restaurant.  We have never been to one so it was a great experience.   It was in a beautiful location by the bay

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Loved their vegetable chips with dip

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Cebiche tasting – I like how Jimmy eats, he always orders the tasting dishes so we get to try many – so we shared the appetizers

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We also liked the peruvian rollitos!! Again we got the tasting dish

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I ordered the empanada sampler because I was curious to taste it

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Visiting Miam Miam, SF Headquarters

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Another wonderful man behind a great company and business, Jimmy from United Brands.  You will see what a fun and hip company he started.  We love working with nice, hardworking and fun people!!  

( That’s really a couch in his office and I love it with the background 🙂  )

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Previous Entries:

Miam Miam July 1, 2009

Keep it Hot up to an Hour August 8, 2009

Whip It Cream Dispensers November 18, 2009

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This is his showroom where he displays all the Miam Miam items

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His son, David, who works for him 🙂

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Love his office!! One big open space and all his staff are around him without any walls

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He has a lounging area where you can watch TV and play computer games 🙂

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and he has pets around the office and warehouse, love the parrots!!

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And love most especially the affectionate dog who is truly affectionate!!! This sign is on the door of the office!! 🙂

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Xiao Long Bao Kitchen, South SF

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How could we not eat here?? XIAO LONG BAO!!!  We saw it because we went to Starbucks.  The nice thing about going to small towns is that it is so easy to park- we had a parking space right in front of the restaurant 🙂  Maybe not as good as Din Tai Fung but it was okay, so if you are in area ( South San Francisco ) , stop by for some Xiao long bao

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Previous Entries:

 Din Tai Fung Hong Kong June 29, 2010

Din Tai Fung April 16, 2010 

New York Foodie ( Joe Shanghai ) June 22, 2008 

Victoria Seafood Restaurant March 31, 2008 

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Burberry Launches Digitally Interactive Global Advertising Campaign

By | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

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“This campaign protects our authentic and timeless heritage andevolves the modern way in which we communicate that. The Burberry campaignshave always been characterized by the dynamic British cast and I wanted toexpress the individuality and the energy behind each of their differentcreative expressions. Burberry was founded on innovation and outerwear and Iwant anyone who sees the campaign not just to see images, but to feel a part ofwhat we have created; connecting people through technology, music, thecollections, the attitude, and the emotion captured.” – Christopher Bailey, Burberry ChiefCreative Officer

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Burberry has developed a completely interactive advertising campaign using innovative technology users can select and control view and perspective ofcampaign, cast and products. Motion responsive images and videocan be clicked, rotated, paused and dragged 180 degrees.  Individual products and cast respond to user controlled commands bringingpeople closer to collection, cast and location

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First time this fully immersiveand interactive technology has been used for a global luxury fashionadvertising campaign, reinforcing the brand’s heritage, innovation and digital creativity. 14 images and 6 interactive videosshowcase the Burberry Autumn Winter 2010 collections. Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London, Burberry Brit and Burberry Accessories collections feature. 

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In the Philippines, Burberry is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Greenbelt 4,Rustan’s Department Store Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. 

 

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Rene Wigen Schnauzer Breeder

By | Animals and Pets, Travel | One Comment

From Corte Madera, we drove down further to Woodland, California to visit a Schnauzer breeder, Rene Wigen.  Javier is obsessed with wanting to have a Schnauzer, a BLACK one to be specific.  So, our brother, John, introduced us to this breeder who specializes in black Schnauzers.

We went to her house, a very nice and cozy house and she had a flag outside her house so we could not miss it  

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 All her dogs are Champion dogs

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When we arrived, there were 5 dogs all excited and barking and running all over to meet us!  We were a bit scared and overwhelmed, but they were all very friendly and happy dogs.  

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It was obvious that Rene really takes good care of them and they all love her

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This is the pregnant mom

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And just to show you how they treat their dogs, they even take ultra sound tests!!!

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The reason this dog is not black is because she is a RESCUE DOG.  Rene told us she saw her in the window of a pet store and she could not leave her there so she bought her and took her in.  She is a bit smaller than the normal mini Schnauzer but very good natured and very lovable

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She has so many Schanuzer decorations around her house 🙂

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and a nice garden for the dogs to play in

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