Monday, June 23, 2014

ECCO Men's Yucatan Sandal

Another great product from ECCO.
I've owned a few of Ecco sandals and they never disappointed me.
This one is no exception.

Description:
Leather
Quick-drying stretch jersey and mesh upper
Injected PU midsole
Receptor technology in footbed
Removable EVA insole
Durable TPR outsole

Amazon.com has it starting at $99. It's cheaper than buying it from the local stores.
Check out Amazon.com from this link ECCO Men's Yucatan Sandal

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Hotwire.com Car Rental unbelievable deal ($11.95 a day)


Wow, this is an amazing deal.
I always thought deals like this are a scam to get you to click to their site and never thought I would get a deal like this until I gave it a try recently. And I'm glad I did.
Just want to share with everyone. I think it depends on when and where you rent the car from.

Check out their site: Hotwire.com


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Nikon EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Select DSLR Cameras

Amazon.com has the Nikon EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Select DSLR Cameras (Retail Packaging) for $46 + FREE Shipping.

A great spare battery for your new Nikon D600.


Singer Sewing Co. 7258 Stylist 100-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine

Amazon.com has the SINGER 7258 Stylist 100-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine
for $194 + FREE Shipping

NO Coupon Code Required.


SINGER 7258 Stylist Sewing Machine

Offering 100 built-in stitches, the Singer 7258 Stylist includes a large variety of stitches for all types of sewing, such as fashion sewing, quilting, heirloom, crafts, home and decorative sewing.
With the push-button stitch selection, select the desired stitch with just a simple push of a button. Optimum settings for length, width and tension are set automatically. Buttonhole sewing is a one-step simple process, with fully automatic, precisely balanced built-in buttonholes. Choose from 6 different one-step styles and each side of the buttonhole is sewn in the same direction, creating beautifully balanced buttonholes. After effortlessly threading the machine, the automatic needle threader automatically threads the eye of the needle. Select whether the needle is up or down when the machine stops with the programmable needle up/down.

Additional Features & Benefits

  • On-board storage
  • Auto tie-off function for straight stitch
  • Tacking stitch with auto tie-off for decorative stitches
  • Automatic reverse
  • 6mm stitch width
  • Six-second threading
  • Audible tone
  • Sewing speed up to 750 stitches-per-minute
  • Automatic presser foot pressure
  • Automatic bobbin winding
  • Bobbin winding stop
  • Built-in stretch stitches
  • Center zigzag taper
  • Twin needle capacity
  • 13 needle positions
  • Optimum power control
  • Six-segment feeding system
  • Aluminum frame
  • StayBright LED lifetime white lamp
  • Electronic start and stop

Accessories Included (Shipped Inside the Free Arm Storage Area Within the Machine)

  • Auxiliary spool pin
  • General purpose foot (on machine)
  • Spool pin felt discs (2)
  • Small, medium and large thread spool caps (3)
  • Screwdriver for needle plate
  • Satin special-purpose (decorative sewing) foot
  • One-step buttonhole foot
  • Four class 15J bobbins (one in machine)
  • Zipper foot
  • Blind hem foot
  • Needles package
  • Lint brush
  • Seam ripper and darning plate


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Texas

    1. Quoc Bao Bakery
      Specialty: Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwiches)

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3419 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: (972) 272-9892

      Note: Take out and CASH Only.
      Comments:  Vit Nuong Chao (Baked Duck) used to be good but it wasn't good the last time I tried. They do have a variety of Banh Mi (i.e. Banh Mi meat balls, Banh Mi grilled chicken etc...). My favorite is Banh Mi Thit Nguoi (Banh Mi with different kind of cold cut meat/ham, home made pate, home made butter, pickles, cilentro and cucumber). Check out Wikipedia-Bánh mì if you want to know more about it.

    2. Dong Que
      Specialty: Bò 7 Món (7 Courses of Beef), Ca Nuong Da Gion (Cá Nướng Da Giòn, Baked Catfish)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3555 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: (469) 298-2747

      Note: Dine In and Take out.

    3. Pho Bang Restaurant
      Specialty: Phở
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3565 W Walnut St, Ste A, Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: (972) 487-6666

      Note: Dine In and Take out.

    4. Món Ngon Sài Gòn
      Specialty: Cháo Vịt Thanh Đa (Duck Congee + Duck Salad)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: Inside Saigon Mall Food Court (3212 North Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75044)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Self Serve and Take out. CASH Only.

    5. Che Hong Kong
      Specialty: Goi Cuon (best so far in DFW), Cari Ga (Vietnamese Curry Chicken)
      Other good dishes: Other home made Vietnamese food.

      Price Range: $

      Address: In the food court next to Hong Kong Market (9780 Walnut St, Dallas, TX 75243)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Take out and Cash Only. There are some round stone tables and seats the the food court.

    6. Golden Crown BBQ
      Specialty: Chicken Feet (Like the one serves in Chinese Dim Sum restaurant)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: In the food court next to Hong Kong Market (9780 Walnut St, Dallas, TX 75243)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Take out and Cash Only. There are some round stone tables and seats the the food court.

    7. Hiep Phong Supermarket BBQ
      Specialty: Heo Quay (Roasted Pork)
      Other good dishes: Thit Xa Xiu

      Price Range: $$

      Address: 10560 Walnut St Ste 1100, Dallas, TX 75243
      Phone: (972) 276-9300

      Note: Take out only

    8. Doan Restaurant
      Specialty: Thit Nuong (Grill meat), Bun Cha Ha Noi, Đậu hũ chiên (Fried Tofu-take out only)

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3530 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: (972) 494-5213

      Note: Dine In and Take out.

    9. Viet Tofu
      Specialty: Thit Nuong (Grilled meat), Nuoc Mia (Sugar Cane Juice), Goi Du Du (Papaya Salad), Bánh tiêu (Hollow bread).

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3555 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Take out and CASH Only. They also sell Nuoc Mia (sugarcane juice).

    10. Hu Tieu My Tho Restaurant
      Specialty: Hu Tieu (Pork based Noodle soup)

      Price Range: $

      Address: 4425 W Walnut St Garland, TX 75042
      Phone: (214) 703-6630

      Note: Dine in and Take out.

    11. Duc Huong Gio Lua
      Specialty: Cha Lua, Gio Lua (Vietnamese ham or Vietnamese sausage)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: 3347 W Walnut St, Garland, TX 75042 (Next to Hiep Thai Market)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Take out and CASH Only.

    12. Pho Que Huong
      Specialty: Bo Kho (Beef Stew)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: 240 Legacy Dr., #108, Plano, TX 75023
      Phone: (972) 527-4444

      Note: Dine In and Take out.
      Comments: Though this chain restaurant is known for Pho by non-Vietnamese, I never really had a good Pho here. I do however enjoyed their Pho Bo Kho (Beef Stew with Pho noodle). I rarely dare to try Beef Stew in a restaurant after a few disastrous attempts.

    13. Pho Tay Do
      Specialty: Bún bò Huế (Hue Style spicy noodle soup)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: 1403 E Campbell Rd Ste 104, Richardson, TX 75081
      Phone: (972) 680-80884

      Note: Dine In and Take out.
      Comments: Don't be fooled by the name. This is the place for Bún bò Huế not Pho. Check out Wikipedia-Bún bò Huế if you're not familiar with this dish.

      Check out my review for this restaurant here:
      http://whatvlthinks.blogspot.com/2011/02/pho-tay-do-richardson-tx.html

    14. Bistro B
      Specialty: Gỏi cuốn Nha Trang (Nha Trang style spring rolls)
      Other good dishes: Cá kho tộ (Caramelized fish in clay pot)

      Price Range: $

      Website:
      http://www.bistrob.com

      Address:
      9780 Walnut St
      Dallas, TX 75346

      Phone:
      (214) 575-9885

      Note: Dine In and Take out.
      Comments: They have a long list of dishes in their menu and sell tons of take out stuff at the cashier at very low price especially when you buy 3 or more items. Their Canh Chua Ca (Viet fish hot and sour soup) used to be very good but they made it too sour the last few times I tried. Their Cá kho tộ is still good.

    15. Chè Thạch Thảo
      Specialty: Chè Đậu, Bánh Dừa (coconut cake)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: Inside Saigon Mall Food Court (3212 North Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75044)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Self Serve and Take out. CASH Only.

    16. Bambu
      Specialty: Chè 3 Màu ̣(Vietnamese Three Color Dessert)
      Other good dishes: TBD

      Price Range: $

      Address: Inside Saigon Mall Food Court (3212 North Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75044)
      Phone: unknown

      Note: Self Serve and Take out. CASH Only.


Note:
This list is no way complete as I have not yet had the opportunity to try all the restaurants in the Dallas Fort Worth area. I'll be adding more as soon as I found good restaurants.
You may have noticed that for a restaurant, I usually only list one or two dishes. The reason is to most Vietnamese, a restaurant can only do a few good dishes. If anyone claims they can cook ALL Vietnamese dishes good, I would assume they don't know how to cook :-).

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