What’s For Lunch Stephen?

I was out running errands today when I had the case of the munchies. I stopped by the Tim Hortons on my way home and went in for a bit of Take Out. I passed by a pretty epic line up for the drive thru which blocked up the entrance to the parking lot. I really don’t understand why people just don’t get out of their car and come in and order. It’s not like the place was that busy and it’s not like the parking lot is far away and full. No wonder people become fatties and no complaining about gas prices for you while you idle your SUV in the line up you idler!

Anyway, since I’m in the process of reviewing the Flip Mino, I thought I’d make my lunch part of the test. Posing for the camera is my Timmy’s large coffee, a chili bowl and whole wheat bun combo, and an apple fritter. Total cost was six measly dollars and because Tim Hortons coffee is laced with the highest possible amount of caffeine, I’m totally wired till sunrise.

I’m currently working on the Flip Mino review and hope to have it up on Futurelooks very shortly. Also, don’t forget that I’m still giving away a Flip Flap and one of those Apple iPod 4GB nanos in Silver. No, this one does NOT have Market Leverage engraved onto it so you can’t do anything else with it. What is up with that anyway? Branding my shizzle up and not letting me be Chinese and give it away? Anyway, if you want some free stuff, you better enter soon.

The Reason Why We Had No Pho in Taipei…

We had Taiwan beef noodles, hot pot, heck, we even had EPIC curry. But unfortunately, our plans for Dot Com Pho went to the dumps as we had to eat out of modern toilets for our weekly meet up. We never had one string of Vietnames Noodle in Taipei, which we affectionately know as “Pho”. Well, there was a reason for that.

Now John Chow says that we were simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. But that’s not the real story. The real story is that when they saw the Root of All Evil coming their way, every Pho restaurant decided to close shop. They didn’t run away when Ed, Michael and me stopped by.

Because John got the boot, that meant that we got the boot by association. Man, we can’t take this guy anywhere! There must be like this super “Pho Network” that notifies other restaurants of the presence of Evil.

I guess the key to getting Pho in Taiwan next year is simple: Leave John happily in his room, complaining about the weather while the rest of us head to Pho!

Dot Com Pho - Massive DUMP Edition

During my trip to Taipei, the Dot Com Pho Crew hit many odd and wonderful eateries. Unfortunately, John Chow wasn’t part of most of those because he wanted to stay indoors and not go anywhere in the hot humid heat…which pretty much means…he never left. Now we thought that our usual digs of Pho Lan had a dirty disposition, but at least they try to hide it in the “Reserve Pho” bins out back. Here in Taipei, when you’re eating out of a toilet, they proudly turn it into a restaurant known as the “Modern Toilet“.

Originally a Japanese concept because that’s where all the weird shit comes from, Modern Toilet is an eatery that celebrates your time on the throne. Even John Chow wanted to come because inside, he’s some sort of deranged phecalpheliac in need of Prozac. As a result, this was our first Dot Com Pho Crew reunion with your favourites like Michael Kwan, Ed Lau and of course, yours truly. According to Michael Kwan, Real Dot Com Moguls eat out of toilets, and after this experience, I would have to say as the Danish do: Kerrect!

That was probably one of the most tasty meals that I’ve ever had on a toilet. I know that some of you work on the toilet or read on the toilet, but have you ever eaten out of a toilet? I can finally add that one to my bucket list

Just FYI, Dot Com Pho: Richmond Pho Lan Edition is back again this week. We’ll all be there at 12:30 today to reunite with the rest of the crew after a long two week absence. If you want to come along, let one of us know so we can save you a seat…or Mr. Lan will kill you…no kidding around :O

Stephen Fung’s Directorial Return to Dot Com Pho

According to the Dot Com Pho Lore, the first episode of Dot Com Pho was actually a pilot episode created by yours truly. With the disappearance of John Chow to far away Shanghai, it was only fitting that this week would mark my directorial return.

This week’s episode features the real truth behind John Chow’s disappearance, the Secret behind the Pho at Pho Lan, and Leo Chiang’s longest speaking part…ever! Other highlights include Greg Morgan and Ed Lau’s discussion on Midgets and Motorcycles. Sound good? Then check out Dot Com Pho: The John Chow Free Edition!

If you have any ideas for next week’s episode, please let me know. We can only be so retarded under our own power. Believe me, it is actually hard to be stupid

The ZUNE Goes From Coming to Arriving in Canada

Microsoft has finally taken the wraps off the launch details for the Microsoft ZUNE Music Players. MegaTechNews reports that the Zune will be hitting most major Canadian retail outlets on June 13th, 2008. Futurelooks did a review of the ZUNE 80 GB player and had some positive things to say, but it’s still no iPod Killer. Microsoft agrees and says that they are really running a marathon here and taking their time.

As part of their Canadian launch efforts, Microsoft is touring the country with a 6 Band, 6 City and 6 Party tour. Starting with Vancouver this evening. Local media and VIP’s (yes, they invited me) will be able to witness some of the cool things the ZUNE can do, coming this June to the Great White North. Though ZUNE has been available to the US market for quite some time now, an official launch should help boost sales and help Microsoft gain badly needed market share in the media player market.

If you’re coming to the event, hope to see you there.  Rumour has it, there will be free drinks, and hopefully, FREE Zunes for everyone! I’ll be in full attendance with the Dot Com Pho Crew which means that John Chow, Ed Lau, Michael Kwan and Leo Chiang will be there. It’s like a Dot Com Whistler Tour…minus the spooning…hopefully…

I’m sure that we’ll have pictures and more after the show so stay tuned