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Yao's restaurant taking Chinese food to new heights

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by vtkp99, Feb 17, 2005.

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  1. KaiSeR SoZe

    KaiSeR SoZe Member

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    I think Houston has one of the lowest costs of living (according to Forbes)
     
    #41 KaiSeR SoZe, Feb 17, 2005
  2. canoner2002

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    It doesn't seem big enough to sit 440, does it? i should ask my nephew, he's already had Peking duck there but too bad he didn't take camera with him.
     
    #42 canoner2002, Feb 17, 2005
  3. Harrisment

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    I thought it didn't open until Monday?
     
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  4. Mr Boo

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    Dude I live in San Diego and let's just say it is damn expensive. I'm currently own a 2 bedroom condo (1350 Sq. Ft.) that has a average market value of $550,000.00. A frickin' condo for half a mil...seriously, my gf and I have cotemplated just selling the darn place and moving out to the mid-West to buy a real home that actually has a yard.
     
    #44 Mr Boo, Feb 17, 2005
  5. pirc1

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    Okay tell me how much does a house cost? I would imagine at least 500 - 600 k for a 2000 sf plus house. My house here is only a fraction of that.
     
    #45 pirc1, Feb 17, 2005
  6. generalthade_03

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    I propose to YOFs to meet at YAO once a week to plot a strategy against the YAO HATERS!:) :)
     
    #46 generalthade_03, Feb 17, 2005
  7. Man

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    :) I totally agree. I love food
     
    #47 Man, Feb 17, 2005
  8. hotballa

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    well you know what some people say.

    "With lower standards, comes lower costs"
     
    #48 hotballa, Feb 17, 2005
  9. DavidS

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    Yep.

    Back 7 years ago I remember looking around for jobs around the US. During the DOT.COM boom there were a lot of jobs popping up in Silicon Valley. Huge contracts; $130-$200 per hour for some contracts. It was crazy.

    So, salaries were great. But the COST of LIVING in those areas were horrendous. It almost nullified the salary you were getting. For example, in order to take advantage of your salary, you'd have to get a appt/condo/house 2-4 hours away from Silicon Valley. So, the trip alone to work each morning was ludicrous. If you wanted to live close to work you have to get a SINGLE BED ROOM apartment for $2000 a month! It was the same for New York; tiny loft. Either you pay for high living expenses or you pay for gas.

    Here in Maryland seemed to be a little lower, but with competitive salary rates. Contracts not a high as NY or CA, but certainly not as high cost of living either. It was a happy median.

    What's the best salary/cost of living area?

    The Texas Triangle: Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. Yep. Why? Low cost of living but competitive rates; although not as high as other areas. In the end, the cost of living is what saves you the money in Texas. It's just so damn cheap to live there. Nice not having state taxes either.

    Why so cheap? If I had to guess it would be because it's flat and HUMID-HOT! :(
     
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  10. gucci888

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    Everybody in Houston loves food, we are #1...;)
     
    #50 gucci888, Feb 17, 2005
  11. dsmack

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    I believe it probably was about 20-40 wetbacks.Just my guess.:)
     
    #51 dsmack, Feb 17, 2005
  12. Coach AI

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    WTF?
     
    #52 Coach AI, Feb 17, 2005
  13. Man

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    Fattest city represent ;) :)

    lol anyways I think I'll go to this restaurant when it opens. Really..1.5 million is a lot of money imo..for a Chinese restaurant too haha.

    I hope to become good friends with Yao there :D
     
    #53 Man, Feb 17, 2005
  14. canoner2002

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    With that money, you get a studio on Manhattan. So don't complain too much!
     
    #54 canoner2002, Feb 17, 2005
  15. RocketForever

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    It depends on which part of the West Coast. Take the Bay area for example, you cannot buy a 2000 sf house there with 500-600k, unless it is in a really bad neighbourhood.
     
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  16. canoner2002

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    They've been doing test run and entertain people in their circle for a while.
     
    #56 canoner2002, Feb 17, 2005
  17. canoner2002

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    Yes, you can. I did some research when I was thinking of moving there. As long as you go a bit inland, then you can get that price and safe neighborhood. The catch is summers will be hot as hell.
     
    #57 canoner2002, Feb 17, 2005
  18. hotballa

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    damn I have so many Houston jokes right now. BUt I'm afraid R2K will get mad and since he is my lifesaver on the weekends cuz o fmy job, I cant afford to piss him off =P
     
    #58 hotballa, Feb 17, 2005
  19. RocketForever

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    Well, I am talking about the Bay area. If you go too much inland, it's not the Bay area. :)
     
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  20. Oski2005

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    I think it would be awesome for someone to email the stuff about Yao loving Peking Duck to lancet.
     
    #60 Oski2005, Feb 17, 2005
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