privy1: What better way to set the mood for a romantic evening than dining at one of Privy 5 LA’s top romantic re... http://ping.fm/fBq35

privy1: Hand-picked for you, here at the top 5 New American restaurants in LosAngeles from Privy http://bit.ly/djg... http://ping.fm/8yDNS

privy1: To spice things up check out the Privy top 5 Mexican restaurants in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/cWpFOt http://ping.fm/fHz3y

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privy1: For the best lounges in LosAngeles, check out the Privy 5 Guide http://bit.ly/aW4IAb http://ping.fm/J4LHU

privy1: Where is the best authentic Korean Noodle place? The answers are in the Privy 5 Guide http://bit.ly/bPYZTb http://ping.fm/clSli

privy1: For a touch of sophistication try one of these Privy 5 top Wine Bars in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/dsoTB3 http://ping.fm/K88Px

privy1: Let Privy 5 LA help you sift through top Korean BBQ places: http://bit.ly/dAWNlb http://ping.fm/eOdMu

privy1: To unleash your inner rockstar visit these Privy Top 5 Karaoke/Noraebang in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/9VwEz... http://ping.fm/9yZ60

privy1: Where to get the best udon/soba in LosAngeles? Privy 5 guide picks here http://bit.ly/c2lm5c http://ping.fm/xEfjV

privy1: Privy member and Advisor Carl Choi in a nice article about the Asian influence on Hip Hop. http://fb.me/PLz... http://ping.fm/Jlwgh

privy1: The debate continues--where to go in LA for the best sushi? Here’s our two cents: http://bit.ly/anryF3 http://ping.fm/tqN6R

privy1: LA’s a ramen-lover’s paradise. Privy 5 LA features top five places to go for a hot bowl of the deliciou... http://ping.fm/Kgq2j

privy1: Teddy Zee (@wxyzee), producer of Hitch and Pursuit of Happyness, shares his top 5 restaurants in LA - an ec... http://ping.fm/1Fbov

privy1: Prices go up on Monday for a Privy NYE... a few $70 tix left. http://fb.me/yisK9XlY http://ping.fm/qqiPl

privy1: With its very own Little Tokyo, LosAngeles knows Japanese food. Here’s Privy’s Top 5 http://bit.ly/buY... http://ping.fm/Lm6hl

privy1: Where does the CEO of Legal Zoom John Suh like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/9uMYJJ http://ping.fm/e9nNL

privy1: For the best slice of pizza check out Privy 5 Italian Pizza http://bit.ly/9E1juH http://ping.fm/ZTwp1

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privy1: Privy 5 Best Italian Restaurants in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/8YJBgF http://ping.fm/pH0gg

privy1: Privy Top 5 Picks for Indian food in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/b70pv5 http://ping.fm/Lm7km

privy1: Privy on Drama Fever today! Special shout out to Drama Fever founder and Privy member Suk Park. http://fb.m... http://ping.fm/x6Brv

privy1: You’ll find comfort and luxury at these Privy 5 Hotels in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/d7PTSD http://ping.fm/7RuP3

privy1: Privy in Goldsea Asian American supersite (formerly Transpacific Magazine) today... http://fb.me/M2yA4yoI http://ping.fm/VRHR5

privy1: She’s an @TheOprahShow special correspondent, a former @theviewtv host and now @lisaling picks her top 5 ... http://ping.fm/GrVRX

privy1: We missed this one....Privy in Asianweek.com http://fb.me/CHGBHbpc http://ping.fm/83fs1

privy1: For the best cocktails at hotels check out these bars in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/ajubYL http://ping.fm/Wc5iE

privy1: I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album "Privy Web" http://fb.me/FTHVXwLw http://ping.fm/roNvi

privy1: Winter weather means it’s a perfect time for Hot Pot. Here are the best in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/9tr... http://ping.fm/Gpi8Z

privy1: Check out Eco-Chef Ani Phyo’s (@aniphyo) favorite places to eat in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/aZ6De5 http://ping.fm/EKY7N

privy1: Curious about stinky tofu, pork chop rice, or beef noodle soup? Peruse Privy 5 LA’s top Taiwanese restaur... http://ping.fm/MuAmb

privy1: Privy 5 Best Diners in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/aolejH http://ping.fm/LXebK

privy1: Did you catch Kelly Hu (@33edge) on a recent episode of @HawaiiFive0CBS? Catch her list of top 5 restaurant... http://ping.fm/uHWqc

privy1: Sweet tooth? Privy 5 Dessert Bakeries in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/b8AEe0 http://ping.fm/9oosU

privy1: I posted 96 photos on Facebook in the album "Privy Hennessy VIP Tasting Event" http://fb.me/OXDNjvvi http://ping.fm/SPLLe

privy1: Who makes the best deli sandwich in LosAngeles? Here are the Privy 5 choices: http://bit.ly/b3hry1 http://ping.fm/fzikM

privy1: Craving some Cuban chicken? Privy 5 Cuban restaurants to check out: http://bit.ly/cDj190 http://ping.fm/dn9Hz

privy1: Actor and Privy member in action James Kyson-Lee in the Washington Scene.."If he had 5 minutes with the Pre... http://ping.fm/rHPJ6

privy1: Jeannie Mai is an expert in fashion and also the hotspots in LA. But which restaurants made @jeanniemai ‘... http://ping.fm/rubLA

privy1: Craving some Pho? Then don’t “pho-get” to check out Privy’s 5 LosAngeles picks http://bit.ly/bFOPJ... http://ping.fm/n1alS

privy1: Top five places to get a cup of Joe in LosAngeles, Privy 5 picks here: http://bit.ly/cAyP7e http://ping.fm/D8ry5

privy1: Privy 5 LA on Johnny Glam's Blog... http://fb.me/Q59HVB3u http://ping.fm/BV8V1

privy1: Where to go clubbing in Los Angeles? Privy 5 Guide picks here: http://bit.ly/9GkexK http://ping.fm/HeDQa

privy1: Lynn Chen, actress and founder of The Actor’s Diet, shares her top 5 picks on Privy. See @MsLynnChen 's p... http://ping.fm/JRi5Y

privy1: Privy 5 top picks for Sichuan food in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/c8v2K6 http://ping.fm/4Kskz

privy1: Jennifer Yen, creator of @Purlisse skincare, shares her favorite places to eat in LosAngeles http://bit.ly... http://ping.fm/BLkcw

privy1: Rapper/pastor @jaesonma’s top LA restaurant picks cover all bases--sushi, steak, burgers, French, and Arg... http://ping.fm/bbRbW

privy1: Project by Project, one of our Privy non-profit partners, is doing a "Bidding For Good" Fundraising... http... http://ping.fm/RyaMc

privy1: Craving some Cuban chicken? Privy 5 Cuban restaurants to check out: http://bit.ly/cDj190 http://ping.fm/O694Q

privy1: She’s an @TheOprahShow special correspondent, a former @theviewtv host and now @lisaling picks her top 5 ... http://ping.fm/WNqBj

privy1: Privy top 5 places to slurp traditional Chinese Noodles in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/bUqRgH http://ping.fm/4Y3Qr

privy1: HK superstar Daniel Wu shares his Privy top 5 LA restaurants. Which taco truck and Japanese restaurant made... http://ping.fm/YHuzR

privy1: Star of @Twilight, @justinchon dishes on top 5 places to eat in LA, including a sweet Korean noodle spot an... http://ping.fm/kHC4f

privy1: Where to get authentic Chinese dumplings in LosAngeles? Here are the Privy 5 top choices: http://bit.ly/d... http://ping.fm/LYcju

privy1: Three Privy members (and Food Bloggers) and their fave restaurants were featured in WSJ's "Best Asian Food"... http://ping.fm/60uRG

privy1: Craving for some Shanghainese restaurants in LosAngeles? Privy 5 top picks: http://bit.ly/a2XvOM http://ping.fm/FHWSm

privy1: The Privy top 5 Dim Sum joints in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/9kB2sM http://ping.fm/HxVrc

privy1: Beau Sia, famous American Slam poet, features a top 5 list that you’ll want to see that includes some loc... http://ping.fm/Bnunm

privy1: Privy 5 picks to get a Chinese breakfast in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/b3qkro http://ping.fm/qB1OC

privy1: Privy Member in action Wayne Chang's new line of Asian-inspired silver in FLAUNT magazine today...check it ... http://ping.fm/abZ30

privy1: Ted Kim, EVP at CJ Entertainment America shares his favorite restaurants in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/a0UoD... http://ping.fm/unJ3Y

privy1: Privy member in action Wonsuk Chin interviewed on his iPhone music video on ABC News... http://fb.me/NCUV9f... http://ping.fm/M5t8f

privy1: Close to the coast here are the Privy top 5 places for seafood in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/bTGXS7 http://ping.fm/q4Yp0

privy1: Five places to host a traditional Chinese banquet in LosAngeles: http://bit.ly/cIL9eF http://ping.fm/K36By

privy1: CSI star and former Power Ranger @archiekao’s LA top 5 has Japanese bar food, Asian Fusion, and even roma... http://ping.fm/b0xp1

privy1: Privy on Silicon Valley blogger Bernard Moon of Silicon Moon... http://fb.me/NuQNUNgI http://ping.fm/MTiwW

privy1: Allan Wu @wulander, the host of the Amazing Race Asia, has an amazing LA top 5 list you’ll want hurry and... http://ping.fm/bmrRX

privy1: Where to do a business lunch in LosAngeles? Here are Privy's picks: http://bit.ly/cmJ1Tu http://ping.fm/7mJbd

privy1: Want to know what star of @StarTrek and the Harold & Kumar films, @JohnTheCho loves to eat LA? Privy 5 LA h... http://ping.fm/QPLMv

privy1: Bon appetit! Privy 5 French Restaurants in Los Angeles http://bit.ly/cSaDTk http://ping.fm/Icn64

privy1: Five Gastrolicious Burgers you must eat in LosAngeles Privy 5 faves here: http://bit.ly/ahAOT1 http://ping.fm/7td9s

privy1: Star of films such as “21” and “Disturbia,” Aaron Yoo shares his top 5 places to eat in LA as varie... http://ping.fm/dOfxe

privy1: Where does Miss Asia USA 2010 Ariana Manibog Varela like to eat in LosAngeles? http://ping.fm/rDV4U

privy1: Where to brunch in LosAngeles? The Privy 5 LA guides feature five picks here:http://bit.ly/9pUgZI http://ping.fm/4kxty

privy1: Birthplace of Californian cuisine, here are five restaurants you should check out in the Privy Guide: http:... http://ping.fm/Okw7t

privy1: Privy Member in Action Peggy Liu interviewed on ABC News with Diane Sawyer earlier this month. She's comin... http://ping.fm/ZUIjf

privy1: Where does Miss Korea 2010 Jennifer Lee like to eat in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/misskorea http://ping.fm/tvAoQ

privy1: Five hand-picked luxury boutique hotels in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/hotelboutique http://ping.fm/EVcBF

privy1: Where does Editor-in-Chief of @audreymagazine Anna Park like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/d3KX9i http://ping.fm/Lv2FN

privy1: Good old Southern BBQ in the city of LosAngeles! Find out Privy's top five picks http://bit.ly/dn5i5L http://ping.fm/O9RTc

privy1: Better than a bowl of peanuts, these Privy 5 Japanese Izakayas house delicious bar food http://bit.ly/d95ym... http://ping.fm/yxzXW

privy1: Privy on Food Fashionista! run by Privy member Mika Takeuchi http://fb.me/LQktTE0F http://ping.fm/VapK0

privy1: Five Lounge Bars in LosAngeles you should check out, Privy 5 http://bit.ly/djJTCK http://ping.fm/vnSUe

privy1: Check it out! http://fb.me/MGDwFp0W http://ping.fm/xONAx

privy1: I posted 25 photos on Facebook in the album "Privy 5 LA Fave Places to Eat - Celebs and more!" http://fb.me... http://ping.fm/IOQvw

privy1: Privy 5 LA Guide on Disgrasian Nation! http://fb.me/Kh0R5Kwm http://ping.fm/SGYmr

privy1: Privy Ambassador the Honorable Teddy Zee is the Angry Reader of the Week at Angry Asian Man! http://fb.me/B... http://ping.fm/QxuAV

privy1: Where does Miss Los Angeles Chinatown 2010 Jani Wang like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/mschinatown http://ping.fm/HsVlG

privy1: Where does the Hudson Jeans CEO Peter Kim like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/dc4iIz http://ping.fm/xRCGB

privy1: Five good down home American restaurants on Privy 5 LosAngeles http://bit.ly/cEzKfz http://ping.fm/r5jzG

privy1: As progressive as they come, LosAngeles is home to the best Vegan/Vegearian restaurants. Here’s our pick... http://ping.fm/8KIWB

privy1: You may have seen her on @NCIS_CBS or @SHO_Dexter and now you can see Liza Lapira’s top 5 picks in LA htt... http://ping.fm/nh0mk

privy1: @jaesonma http://ping.fm/TWQLG - Niiiceee http://ping.fm/9dbj9

privy1: Privy's Archie Kao was honored recently by Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). Here's the China Daily arti... http://ping.fm/bdz6x

privy1: Privy Member in Action Clinton Foy, VP/General Counsel at Square Enix (makers of Final Fantasy) was named o... http://ping.fm/MWyYR

privy1: Where does Miss Asia USA 2010 Ariana Manibog Varela like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/missasia http://ping.fm/k5OH1

privy1: From NYmag's Grubstreet yesterday... "Privy shows what we'd long suspected. That, much like in our food-blo... http://ping.fm/v7Rxm

privy1: Crumpets and tea anyone? Check out Privy 5 Afternoon Tea Places in LosAngeles http://bit.ly/azCiw4 http://ping.fm/rlDrk

privy1: Where does Miss Asia USA 2010 Ariana Manibog Varela like to eat in LosAngeles? http://bit.ly/missasia http://ping.fm/vkRTg

privy1: Nice shout out from the bloggers at One Asian World on our new Privy 5 LA Guide featuring the fave picks of... http://ping.fm/gTDu3

privy1: Privy member and Wedbush SVP/Hedge Fund Mgr Jeremy Zhu quoted in the LA Times today about his boss. http://... http://ping.fm/O2NG2

privy1: Privy member in action Mike Kim was recently interviewed on Fox about this new book "Escaping North Korea."... http://ping.fm/mtX0c

privy1: RT @EpicTravels: 100 Things to Do in Taiwan http://bit.ly/bTsoig www.cometastetaiwan.com http://ping.fm/Ne2Tm

My Social Standards: Restaurant Review – Baby Blues BBQ (Venice)

My Social Standards: Restaurant Review – Baby Blues BBQ (Venice)

Great choice! http://losangeles.privy.net/go/eat/Baby-Blues-BBQ-Venice

privy1: Privy member in action, Spoken Word Pastor, Jaeson Ma released his new single on iTunes and music video las... http://ping.fm/oywwJ

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privy1: Privy members Van Ness Wu and Brian G. Joo and Choi Siwon have released "I Wil Be There" on iTunes today...... http://ping.fm/hOQvX

privy1: Gourmet Raw Food Guru and Privy member Ani Phyo has created a special menu Nov. 17-18th at Test Kitchen in ... http://ping.fm/Hc87e

privy1: I posted 162 photos on Facebook in the album "Privy Private Event: Gao Bros. Exhibit Closing Party" http://... http://ping.fm/6PVLC

privy1: BJ-based Privy member, Lifeng Wang, in the NY Times today... http://fb.me/I39N81Zg http://ping.fm/7I0Ag

privy1: Our Privy Council Advisor Bernard Moon recently penned an interesting piece on Q&A startups which appeared ... http://ping.fm/Ku8WM

privy1: Reading @comScore Blog: 'Social Networking: No Longer a Niche Market in Asia-Pac' http://bit.ly/afpG4s http://ping.fm/Smpyw

privy1: Privy Perks Vegas Palazzo Deal - Click on this link and get the Jetsetter/Gilt "sale" on Palazzo Suites and... http://ping.fm/rTpTS

privy1: (sorry wrong link before) Privy Perks Vegas Palazzo Deal - Click on this link and get the Jetsetter/Gilt "s... http://ping.fm/xfdkw

privy1: I posted 2 photos on Facebook in the album "PRIVY - Members in Action" http://fb.me/JA8V0YXK http://ping.fm/l1ia6

privy1: Looking forward to the new Privy 5 Los Angeles guide launching soon... http://ping.fm/jfuLP

privy1: Rhong Tiam Express from the Michelin rated Rhong Tiam, will feature Thai dishes at Plate by Plate NY Oct 1!... http://ping.fm/hrsOd

privy1: DOB 111 from Chef Michael Huynh is one of the latest adds to the already incredible lineup at Plate by Plat... http://ping.fm/XaFJw

privy1: Baorrito a new Vietnamese/Mexican burrito place hasn't even opened yet but is debuting their food at Plate ... http://ping.fm/1RzhT

privy1: RT @JeannieChoLee: Want to know what it means to be a 'supertaster'? Read more in the blog, "To Drink or No... http://ping.fm/D0n0M

privy1: Congrats to member Wonsuk Chin who recently shot Korea's 1st iphone music video... http://fb.me/IHm4JfUx http://ping.fm/XuW0M

privy1: Bell, Book & Candle has just been added to Plate by Plate NY! They've yet to open but are previewing their ... http://ping.fm/Pj83i

privy1: Geisha, the famous NYC restaurant, is part of Plate by PLate NY on Oct 1st! To find out more, visit the Pri... http://ping.fm/06Iy9

privy1: The popular restaurant Macao Trading Co. is another new add to the Plate by Plate NY (Oct 1) lineup. For mo... http://ping.fm/1e2Wi

privy1: PbP has added five new restaurants to Plate by Plate NY Oct 1! This includes Payag with authentic Filipino ... http://ping.fm/5NSnE

privy1: EN Japanese Brasserie will be part of Plate by Plate NY Oct 1st! For tix, event info & more, goto our Privy... http://ping.fm/Lxkag

privy1: @ililiRestaurant w/ their Lebanese/ Mediterranean cuisine will be at Plate by Plate NY Oct 1st! To see more... http://ping.fm/8guF6

privy1: Thalassa is one of many fabolous restaurants partipating in Plate by Plate NY Oct 1st! To find out more, pl... http://ping.fm/hPVMz

privy1: Bon Appetit! L'Ecole will feature delicious French fare at Plate by Plate NY Oct 1. For tickets and event i... http://ping.fm/fyTWU

privy1: @SpotDessertBar will be bringing their talents to the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit in NY Oct 1! For tix a... http://ping.fm/GyRKO

privy1: Privy and our P5 Sha featured in fall issue of Audrey Magazine;

Btw, tickets are still available for the ... http://ping.fm/elRDC

privy1: @IvyBakery and owner Daniellan Louie, will be making delicious sweets to the Plate by Plate NY Oct 1st! For... http://ping.fm/myNm8

privy1: coming 10.10.10 -- Privy 5 Los Angeles Guide, 250 must visit restaurants, bars, hotels in the city of angel... http://ping.fm/oK7LU

privy1: Desserts by Tawny Ong will be at Plate by Plate Tasting NY Oct 1st! For our interview with @tawnyong plus m... http://ping.fm/FuHf9

privy1: Blue Smoke will be serving delicious barbecue food at Plate by Plate NY Oct 1st! For tickets and more info ... http://ping.fm/aO4AI

privy1: Plate by Plate SF is tomorrow! 5a5 Steak Lounge (@5a5stk) is just one of the amazing restaurants featured. ... http://ping.fm/4bbxb

privy1: Good news foodies...Spork (sporksf) will be featured at Plate by Plate San Francisco Sept 18! For more deta... http://ping.fm/nSJkz

privy1: Chef Domique Crenn (Iron Chef winner) & Luce restaurant will be part of Plate by Plate SF Sept 18! For more... http://ping.fm/STbrW

privy1: The very popular Gordo Taqueria (@gordotaqueria) will be part of Plate by Plate SF Sept 18! For more info v... http://ping.fm/uLoSx

privy1: Thermidor (@thermidorsf) is part of Plate by Plate San Francisco Sept 18! For more details including ticket... http://ping.fm/31LDo

privy1: Stone Korean Kitchen (@StoneKorean) will be making delicious Korean food at Plate by Plate SF Sept 18! For ... http://ping.fm/NxVWs

privy1: 54 Mint will be at the Plate by Plate Tasting benefit in SF Sept 18th! For more about the restaurant and ev... http://ping.fm/0qNSB

privy1: Capannina will be serving classic Italian fare at the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit Sept 18th in SF. For m... http://ping.fm/zkXQg

privy1: Rosamunde Sausage Grill (@rosamundesf) will be bringing their talents to Plate by Plate SF Sept 18. For mor... http://ping.fm/KYihm

privy1: Chez Papa Resto (@ChezPapaResto) will be at the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit in SF Sept 18! For more info... http://ping.fm/EDRX4

privy1: Midi (@midirestaurant) is part of Plate by Plate SF! If you're a fan or just enjoy good food, visit Privy's... http://ping.fm/bU2Sb

privy1: Hana Zen will be serving delicious Japanese fare at Plate by Plate SF Sept 18! Be sure to visit the Privy/P... http://ping.fm/6an8V

privy1: Nombe (@izakayanombe) will be at Plate by Plate SF Sept 18. You won't want to miss it. For ticket & event i... http://ping.fm/BWc85

privy1: Cako Bakery (@cakobakery) will be at the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit in SF Sept 18th! For ticket & event... http://ping.fm/BwBne

privy1: Georges restaurant is bringing fresh seafood fare to Plate by Plate in San Francisco Sept 18! For tickets &... http://ping.fm/xZu8O

privy1: RT @JeannieChoLee: By far the most impressive wine of the evening was 96 Amiot Guy Montrachet- a phenomenal... http://ping.fm/x1g1N

privy1: RT @JeannieChoLee: Taipei reminds me very much of Seoul- mts, river flowing thru city, lots of low-rise bld... http://ping.fm/OKI3J

privy1: Yank Sing, a Michelin rated Dim Sum restaurant, is bringing their cuisine to the Plate By Plate event in SF... http://ping.fm/V6toQ

privy1: Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise is going to be in the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit Sept. 18 in SF! For more ... http://ping.fm/cYrT2

privy1: Aloha! Roy's (@RoysRoy) is participating in the Plate by Plate Tasting Benefit in SF! For tickets and event... http://ping.fm/3fiNr

privy1: Peter and Kathy of Fang restaurant, are part of the PbP Tasting Benefit (@pbpinfo) in SF! Read their interv... http://ping.fm/PdKMp

privy1: We do and we're big fans Esna! RT @esnathesinger @privy1 i didn't know privy had twitter! :) http://ping.fm/dvvA9

privy1: Looks great! RT @esongla Compliments of @privy1 :) Michelle Phan @ricebunny was provided a fan by @esongla.... http://ping.fm/IhQlQ

privy1: Seoul Fashion "cool kids" in Hongdae http://ping.fm/9ymGM http://ping.fm/okGe7

privy1: Member in Action: Privy member Emily Lau was recently interviewed in the NY Times last week. http://fb.me/z... http://ping.fm/KC4k5

privy1: Get ready for the 4th season of The Amazing Race Asia hosted by Privy member Allan Wu.

More than 34 milli... http://ping.fm/0MShy

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privy1: Interview with our "Privy Council" Chairman Teddy Zee on Soompi.com http://fb.me/zA3HWUqY http://ping.fm/fBMGC

privy1: RT @estarLA: Jonathan Gold at Marche Moderne on Mexican Food "Authenticity," Laughs @rick_bayless http://bi... http://ping.fm/31PTX

privy1: Privy members Roy Choi and PK Kim has their fourth installment of the Kollaboration Acoustic series, this t... http://ping.fm/E4RwK

privy1: Tokyo Web Entrepreneur, Foodie and Privy Member Jon Yongfook Cockle in the September issue of Her World. ht... http://ping.fm/8Utem

privy1: Have you been to the Privy Home Page lately?

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privy1: The Plate by Plate (@pbpinfo) Tasting Benefit is coming to San Francisco! Visit the Privy/PbP site for more... http://ping.fm/xcyP1

privy1: Privy Summer Junket to Aria Resort Pics are up http://bit.ly/privyariajunket @arialv @lightgroup @vegas la... http://ping.fm/4xhw8

privy1: Privy Member Annie Chang recently became a Miss Taiwan America 2010 http://fb.me/HDXiEbL8 http://ping.fm/Eeoao

privy1: I posted 180 photos on Facebook in the album "Privy Vegas Weekend Junket, Summer 2010" http://fb.me/G2kxKdG... http://ping.fm/kKUcP

privy1: Check out new Privy member Kevin Hsu's (@kevin_Eats) food blog for a recap and photos of the PbP event! htt... http://ping.fm/ib2mQ

privy1: The PlatebyPlate Tasting Benefit (@pbpinfo)is tomorrow! Visit our site to read restaurant descriptions and ... http://ping.fm/VzN5g

privy1: La Grande Orange (@LaGrandeOrange) is part of the Plate by Plate tasting benefit (@pbpinfo) this weekend! C... http://ping.fm/qCuJr

privy1: Starry Kitchen (@starrykitchen) will be part of the Plate by Plate tasting (@pbpinfo) benefit this weekend!... http://ping.fm/y6PY0

privy1: Privy Member in Action Michelle Krusiec taling about her upcoming show "Made in Taiwan". http://fb.me/EXs6f... http://ping.fm/WW0vT

privy1: Craft (@CraftLA) is another amazing restaurant in the Plate by Plate tasting benefit (@pbpinfo). For more i... http://ping.fm/31ME9

privy1: Mo-Chica (@MO_CHICA) will be participating at the Plate by Plate (@pbpinfo) tasting event this wknd! For mo... http://ping.fm/SEyof

privy1: Suzanne Tracht (@SuzanneAtTheJar) of The Jar and Top Chef fame will be at the Plate by Plate (@pbpinfo) eve... http://ping.fm/Pg8Kr

privy1: Jitlada (@jitladaLA) is featuring fantastic Thai cuisine at the Plate by Plate (@pbpinfo) tasting benefit t... http://ping.fm/EeNTQ

privy1: Chef Brian Greenspan (@ChefGreeny) and The Foundry on Melrose will be at the Plate by Plate (@pbpinfo) even... http://ping.fm/gQhUl

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New Era Hotel Xin Ji Yuan

When it comes to hotel accommodations in Shanghai you've got your pick of the lot. But sometimes that can be overwhelming. To help narrow down only the best we've found a hotel review site perfect for finding out all you want to know before booking your stay in Shanghai. 

We'll start by looking at the New Era Hotel Xin Ji Yuan:

Xin Ji Yuan Hotel is a 4 star business hotel which is located in the prosperous section of Shanghai. It is convenient for you to go to Xujiahui business district. There are 62 guest rooms including standard rooms, business rooms, deluxe rooms and so on. With free high speed internet access access, Chinese newspaper and elegance decoration, all rooms provide full-day thermal water, International cable TV set, clean bathroom, IDD, DDD etc. The hotel attaches a luxury restaurant offered Chinese food, Japanese food and South Korea food that 300 persons could be having a meal at the same time. For business demands, there is also a conference room with full business amenities available; it could accommodate 30 persons for meeting, stadium, lecture etc. Hairdressing, sauna, massage, KTV, chess room will give you home coming experience.

For more information on the hotel follow this link: New Era Hotel Xin Ji Yuan

Also, for additional hotel reviews, be sure to check out: Yukiba

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Privy 5 Shanghai Presser

Inaugural Guide To Introduce “Best of Shanghai” to help over 70 million World Expo Visitors Navigate the City

Privy, a private travel network focused on Asia, is harnessing the power and expertise of their exclusive social network to launch "Privy 5" Transpacific City Guides. And just in time for World Expo 2010, Privy introduces their inaugural guide: "Privy 5 Shanghai Guide," an online guide that includes over 30 "top five" lists highlighting the best the city has to offer. The complete guide can be accessed at: http://www.privy.net/shanghai/

The comprehensive guide highlights150 “must visit” places to eat, drink, stay, play, shop & relax during the World Expo in Shanghai. Shanghai is the first city in a series of Privy 5 Guides which will eventually include Beijing, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York, Seoul and Tokyo. Shanghai, China's largest and most cosmopolitan city in China, boasts a myriad of restaurants, high-end stores, and extravagant clubs and lounges which can be daunting to navigate for first-time visitors.

Privy Founder/CEO Stephen Liu adds: "While there are many online city guides targeted at backpacker types, we felt there was a need for a savvier, true insider's guide to the city. In preparing the guide, we were also able to take advantage of the fact that many of our members are bi-cultural executives or Asia travel enthusiasts whom are either based in Shanghai or travel there frequently."

Culled from an exclusive network of executives and key influencers, the guide organizes the city into a series of "top five" lists, some of which include:

Privy 5 Romantic Restaurants
Privy 5 Places to get a Foot Massage
Privy 5 French Restaurants
Privy 5 Bars with a View
Privy 5 Shanghainese Cuisine
Privy 5 Places to See
Privy 5 Sichuan Food
Privy 5 Places to Sleep
Privy 5 Cantonese Cuisine
Privy 5 Hotel Bars
Privy 5 Places to Shop
Privy 5 Jazz Clubs


About Privy:
Privy is a private global network and travel resource for a select group of transpacific executives and key influencers. Privy functions as a social compass that enables like-minded people who travel frequently within and to Asia to share lifestyle reviews and coordinate roving itineraries in a discreet, trusted environment. To ensure the site remains intimate, relevant and exclusive -- membership to Privy is “by invitation only” from a trusted member with invitation privileges. Privy also provides a unique opportunity for luxury/hospitality brands to connect at the “point-of-sale” to a small but hyper-targeted affluent set of key influencers who are already sharing travel plans and lifestyle reviews. For more info, please go to: http://www.privy.net/

Shanghai World Expo Nearly Ready

Shanghai's World Expo is almost here! Here is a collection of great photos of the last-minute preparations.

Shanghai Expo Nearly Ready - Boston Globe

Privy Picks: French Laundry, Yountville, CA

So maybe Valentine's Day wasn't as big a hit as you had hoped. No worries, we've got your back with a list of upper-echelon French restaurants that's sure to impress. See what our users are saying about their favorites and what better place to start us off than Thomas Keller’s world-renowned French Laundry in Yountville, CA? Inspired by the charm of the French countryside, this U.S. fine dining mecca invites patrons to experience a taste of perfection from the comfort of a two-story stone cottage. The French-influenced contemporary American restaurant generally has a two-month-long wait list—and for good reason. One member deems it “simply the best restaurant I’ve ever been to.”

PRIVY Featured Member: Emily Cho

Privy's Seoul Ambassador Stream Lee interviews Korean Air's Emily Cho

Emily Cho was introduced to me as the lady who “makes things happen”, so it came to me as a surprise that the brains behind the stunning $19 million ad campaign in 2007 for Korean Air, came from such an ingénue. But don’t let age fool you. Ms. Cho who masterminded the airlines largest ever global advertising coo continues to break down stereotypes as she heads the Integrated Marketing team for Korean Air with some of the most innovative marketing campaigns found in Korea.

Stream: Emily thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak to Privy’s exclusive members. First could you tell us what your official title is, what your job entails and where you get the inspiration for some of your ad campaigns?

Emily Cho: My official title is General Manager of Korean Air’s IMC Team, part of the Corporate Communication Department. We oversee the domestic (Korea) and global advertising of Korean Air, and coordinate co-marketing projects with other brands.

Our ad campaigns in Korea are focused on creating a link between Koreans and destinations all around the world. By telling a story about the destination, our ads have helped many Koreans venture out and travel all around the world.

Korean Air’s global campaign is based on creating a brand image for our airline. Asian airlines are traditionally known for great service and beautiful flight attendants. We wanted to break the Asian image and be positioned as a global premium airline. In other words, ‘sexy,’ not ‘Asian.’ So the concept was to seem like a fashion ad, and surprise the viewer at the end with our logo.


S: Korean Air claims to have one of the largest global networks in the airline industry. Many of our Privy members spend significant amounts of time, globe trotting from one business meeting to another and I’m sure they would like to know where do you see the future of air travel going? What changes can people be expectant of in the years to come?

EC:I think any globetrotter already knows the strengths of taking advantage of airline alliances, for example SkyTeam or Star Alliance, and One World. I think the best service airlines can offer to their customers is seamless connections from departure to arrival, and the alliances make it possible.


S: You were born in Hawaii, schooled in Korea and the US, where do you consider home? And just how often does your life and career make it necessary to travel. And speaking of work and life, does being such a young professional woman, bring up any issues in the line of work you do?

EC: Definitely Seoul is my ‘hometown’ as I lived here for all of my life minus the 4 years in LA for college. And the 4 years in LA makes it also very special to me. Both Seoul and LA are places that I let out a sigh of relief when I step out of the plane, like entering a comfort zone. I go to LA for business trips at least 3 times a year, and I’m always glad to be back.

I usually travel about 6 times a year for business trips, and mainly Paris or LA. Recently, I was lucky to include London and New York as well onto the list of frequent destinations. But the most exciting business trip is going along with the advertising team that shoots our ad. I got to travel to Brazil, South Africa and Australia for that. It’s great because you get to see and go places that tourists don’t typically go.


S: As you know Privy is a very peer advice oriented community, so please tell us where your favorite city to travel to in Asia is and why? And what are some of the best restaurants and nightlife you would recommend to people who were coming to Seoul?

EC: My favorite place in Asia is Tokyo. I love Japanese culture because it’s similar to Korea in values, but very different at the same time. Tokyo is very ‘alive’, and I love the way the past mixes so well with the modern to create a beautiful city.

Restaurants that I would recommend in Seoul? It depends on what type of food you want, since Seoul has a wide offering in different types of cuisine. But my friends and I usually hang out at Itaewon for good food and diversity. For Korean food, Myongdong is a great place, and for dessert, we go to Garosu-gil in Kangnam. Nightlife? I’m the wrong person to ask~ my idea of a nightlife is hanging out at a café with my friends! But Hongdae is an ideal place for a nightlife.


S: What are some of the things that Korean Air sponsors and cares about and or is affiliated with?

EC: Korean Air has shown its commitment to culture by sponsoring the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Hermitage Museum over the past two years. We also have sponsored endless number of exhibitions to come to Korea, as well as sending Korean artists out to the world.

For the environment, Korean Air has planted trees in Mongolia since 2004 to help prevent desertification of the area, and have expanded it to China as well. Korean Air also is a partner of Million Trees LA (MTLA), which is a group committed to planting a million trees in LA.

Finally, in sports, Korean Air runs a sponsorship program called ‘Excellence Program’. Our affiliated athletes are Yuna Kim, the number 1 figure skater in the world, Tae-hwan Park, the first Korean gold-medalist swimmer, and 2 young professional golfers, Kevin Na and Ji-hye Shin. Korean Air sponsors them certain number of tickets per year so that they can travel around the world in the best condition for their games.


S: And finally just for fun, what are some of the things a busy professional like you does to unwind?

EC: My first step to ending a day is driving. The 40-minute drive home allows me to recap on what happened on that day and shake off some of the stress and worries of work. I also love to play games, such as Starcraft, or Diner Dash. I recently got hooked onto this game called Café World, which is a Facebook application game, and now I have my co-workers doing it as well!

During the weekends, I usually meet up with my friends, and they usually have a new restaurant or café picked out to go to. Finally, I have four Westies at home, so every weekend, I drive my dogs out to the park and I walk (they run) around for about 30 minutes. When the weather is warm, we stay out longer because I usually bring a book. So I sit on the bench reading, while the 4 of them run around.

PRIVY Featured Member: Carl Choi

Say hello to Carl Choi, Privy member and a man who is helping to change the face of Asian and Asian American media/entertainment globally. He is the co-founder and CEO of Plan C Group, a network of companies that dubs itself "the Asian Lifestyle Company" and includes businesses in the areas of Nightlife & Events, Marketing Services, Entertainment Brand Management and Original Content Development & Production. Carl manages some of the biggest names in Asian entertainment, including Jin the MC, Daniel Wu, Van Ness Wu, and Far East Movement and is without peer in the scope of his vision for the next generation of Asian entertainers. That vision has led to immensely successful Far East Movement inking a record deal with Cherytree/Interscope Records (who represents stars such as Lady Gaga), a milestone for both Carl and Far East Movement that cements their place among the big players in entertainment. Needless to say, we were chomping at the bit to learn more about Carl's journey and to hear his thoughts about the future of Asian entertainment.

1. What do you like about Privy or the promise Privy offers?

It reminds me of a very early-stage asw but with a very global audience. And I think the exclusivity that it offers gives it more of a interesting appeal to those who are ahead of the trends these days because with business, entertainment, and anything you get into, it’s becoming more of a global market. With that said, I think people are looking for key players in any game to be able to give them access to the East and West, and I think Privy offers that.


2. Can you tell us a bit about Plan C Group and how it’s evolved into what it is today?

We are an umbrella on the creative and infrastructure level for a collective of likeminded companies. Like when I described the whole East-West/global approach, the idea and how we started this company has always been based on global perspective. We manage talent, we produce events, we offer marketing services through our different entities, as well as produce original content. And everything we do is always based on “okay, will the Indians like it as much as the blacks or the whites?” We want to nurture the underdog market, and we just happened to grow up in the Asian community. We see a lot of things we love about it, and we just want to share it with the world. And that’s pretty much the concept of what Plan C Group is.

About 13 years ago, we started out promoting parties. I had good friends, good people, and I thought the easiest way to get everyone together was to create a good time. From that, we recognized the power of influence when it came to events, and we quickly grew to about 13 cities worldwide. I also was able to meet Jin during the time when he won BET 106 and Park, and I started to tour all over the world with him and recognize the kind of influence he had on the world. As much as he was just an Asian kid, the people who followed him all over the world were of all colors. And so that’s kind of what opened up my mind to this whole talent management arena as well. And with events, talent, and even content—some of the films I have produced in the past—I realized that they have the ability to change lives.

But we realized that one of the major setbacks of the Asian community was it just not very thoroughly recognized by the Fortune 500. And so we launched the Plan C Agency to service Fortune 500 company brands, to introduce them to this Asian American market now, but what in the long run will be the Asian global market. So we currently service and are agency on record for Verizon wireless, Gilead Pharmaceuticals, and Bacardi Grey Goose and work very closely with Universal and Lionsgate for a lot of the films that have Asian content in them.

And how’s it evolved to what it is today? Honestly, it’s just driven by passion, faith, and integrity. Those are the three things we stand closely by. Even though we work in a very dark industry, we are very big on making sure we stick to our guns when it comes to how we operate. And really stick to having moral values and managing content and artists that value that as well. Of course, we’re always going to have to be walking on gray lines with entertainment, but at the end of the day, we know that our core mission is really just to make the world a better place and create positive role models for the future generations.


3. Did you set out with the intention to make a way for Asian Americans in the US media, or did that just start happening?

Yeah, it was very intentional actually. I grew up in Hong Kong, and when I came to America…it was interesting because one thing I always share with people was I didn’t even know I was Asian until I got here. Because when I was in Hong Kong I was just another kid. But when I came to America I suddenly became this Asian kid. So it was kind of confusing, when you grow up in that way, and when you’re so observant of people and behaviors, you kind of realize that there is a difference in how you’re being treated and people’s perception of things.

But then you realize, wait a minute, why do I think I’m such a cool Asian kid, when everyone thinks I’m this nerdy guy. And what I realized was it because of the media. I grew up watching the, you know, Stephen Chows and Chow Yun Fats, the gangster guys and funny guys who get all the chicks. I went from that to coming to America and being put into the same circles as the guys who only stay in the library and can’t spit game worth anything. And so I was just super confused.

But I just really believed in the potential of the Asian face. So I set out to educate people about why I think the Asian males are the guys to be and I think will be the global superstars. It only makes sense if you look at the numbers, where a third of the world has an Asian face. So why wouldn’t the future influencers of the world—the future Michael Jackson or the future Britney Spears—be Asian? It doesn’t make any sense. Especially as it’s becoming a global market.


4. Now, what about "1040 Project?" What’s that all about and how was producing your second documentary ("No Sleep ‘Til Shanghai" being the first)?

That was interesting because when I met Jaeson Ma about two years ago was kind of when I came back to Christ as well. But he had a very compelling story; we related on a lot of levels, and I decided to join him for about a year running around Asia doing his ministry while I was handling my business out there. One thing I didn’t see when I was growing up in Asia was the amount of Christians that was out there and the momentum that was building. He was speaking to arenas of people, while when I was growing up I was just in these little house churches. And so it was amazing to me that the momentum was there.

And he was telling me about China; I started hearing all these stories, and after traveling around China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, I was like wow, this is a story that needs to be told. We just thought it was a story that the western world needs to see. Because I think most people in America, when they think about Asians, they always think oh yeah, Asians are Christians? Nah, they’re Buddhists, aren’t they? And so I think it’s a surprise to most people who haven’t been exposed to the Asian culture—the movement of God that’s happening in Asia right now. It’s amazing!


5. Speaking of Asia…What has it been like to manage Jin, Van Ness, and Daniel? Have you found the Asian market to be very different from the American market?

Well, I’ve never seen it as an Asian or American market. Like I said, our company is structured to be a global market. With Jin, I’ve always seen him working in Hong Kong eventually; I mean it was a matter of time. With Van Ness and Daniel, I see them becoming just as big here as they are in China and Taiwan. So I believe in them, and they all share the same passion, integrity, and faith in what they do, in their work.

Managing them is different than what people probably think. I’m not a very Nazi-type manager. I’m very collaborative; I treat them like my business partners. We see eye to eye, and I think that’s why they work with me. I’m not here to control their lives; I’m here to let them know what I recommend from what I see from a very objective level or from my expertise, and I also tell them what I think might or might not work. But at the end of the day, the decision is on them, and that’s how I like to manage.


6. Any thoughts about the future of Asian entertainment and how that may affect the US?

Yes, I think the Asian face will be the global face of the future. The US I think will still be the forefront. It will be a combination of the Asian face with US training. Because after travelling the world, I have looked for many different places to kind of settle myself. But I realized for what I do and what I want to do for the future, America will always be ahead—at least for my lifetime—creatively. Because it has the perfect environment conducive to what’s needed to develop solid creative product. It’s diverse enough, and I think it’s open enough for people to expand their minds to a level that I think the rest of the world’s going to take a long time to be able to live up to.


7. With so much on your plate, how do you keep two feet on the ground?

You know what, I feel like I have not been able to keep my feet on the ground for many years. Meaning I’ve been pretty much living half of my life on airplanes. But it’s a good balancing for me just to start valuing more of my private life and really just stay faithful and stay a servant, and not get too caught up on the whole thing and realize that at the end of the day it’s a mission. I think there are a lot of people that depend on us to draw the right picture for them to follow. Recognizing that kind of gives you extra pressure to want to be a good role model, you know?