What is Pho?

Lately I’ve been on an absolute tear when it comes to eating at some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas.  Heck, I’ve been doing a lot of travel this Summer, which means I’ve been eating out quite a bit, which I’m not mad about.

While there are some premium steak houses that dominate my “Must Do” in Las Vegas list, I always make it a point to get my fixing of beef pho noodle soup at Pho Kim Long Vietnamese restaurant in Spring Valley.   Click that link if you are curious about it and want to read a review of the establishment on a travel website that I also contribute to.

I wish we had this growing up in Minnesota. It would have been amazing after playing hockey in the cold.

What on Earth is Pho?

Pronounced “fuh,” Pho is the national dish of Vietnam.  It’s a delightful (did I just use that word?) noodle soup that in my opinion, puts chicken noodle soup to shame. The fragrant soup consists of rice noodles and thinly sliced beef and is served with fresh herbs and sprouts that you can add at your own discretion.  Most places serve it with optional additions like sriracha and hoisin.  Some places also use fish sauce, garlic vinegar, and other additions.  Much like chili, there is no right or wrong recipe!

In North America, we are used to eating soups on cold days, mostly for lunch and dinner.  However, in Vietnam, this is a breakfast dish that is widely available across the country.  Making a proper stock can take a couple days, and it’s not the easiest of broths to make.  I’ve been to restaurants in South Florida that feature a Japanese and Thai menu that have tried offering up Pho as a way to boost business.  Let’s just say they should stick to what they are known for.

My favorite flavor is beef pho noodle soup.  To me, there is nothing as tasty as a beef broth. I once tried the seafood pho, and it wasn’t a comparison.  I’m currently putting together an expose on the best places to get Pho in the United States.  Bare with me as it’ll take some time, and you know I’ll be starting my search in Las Vegas!

 

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The July Things Men Buy Update

It’s been a wild and crazy Summer! I hope all of the loyal readers are doing well!  I’ve got some big updates for you all that hopefully get you amped about the direction of the website and where our journalism is headed!

First off, you probably noticed the new look of ThingsMenBuy.com!  It’s a big upgrade and we’re still working out kinks, but overall we felt we needed a massive overhaul to keep up with the other trendy male blogs that aid in buying cool stuff.  There are MANY out there that we aspire to join in the big leagues of places men get their news.  As we aim to not only give shopping reviews for stuff guys want, we’re also in the business of entertaining our audience with random facts men would like to know about, but never really thought of searching up on Google.

Here are some recent updates to the library of completely useful information you can cite next time you want to settle a dumb bar bet with your buddies.

• How did Twin Peaks Restaurants start?
• What are the Best Trips for Single Men?
• Doing Vegas Without Going Broke

This fall, we are welcoming a highly respected online dating legend to write on occasion to share his insight on the best websites you can use to meet women of all kinds.  Oh, and how could I forget, we have two very exciting additions to our content.

#1:  The Things Men Buy Review Studio.

Our official studio has been set up and launched.  You’ll be able to enjoy new content in the form of product reviews coming to you from our very own branded studio.  It’s quaint, but it’s a studio.  Equipped with DJ equipment and all!

#2:  Interview Series

We’re setting up interviews with A, B, and hopefully D list celebrities!   We’ll launch questions about their buying habits and get their general bro tips so you can see how the A listers shop and live.  Sure, we probably won’t land Johnny Depp or Brad Pitt, but we’re entirely happy with the likes of Joey Chestnutt and Marlins Man.

With all of that out there, it’s been a very busy Summer, hence the lack of updates.  With the re-launch, Summer break, 5 trips across the country to Sin City, Opening Day at Del Mar, two weekends in Minnesota, coupled with being a single parent, it’s been hectic.  However, know that as July wraps up, August will be the start of the best Season of all:  Football Season!

I’ll be starting up all new sections of the blog, including a football handicapping section.

With that said, I hope each and every one of you enjoy the content as much as we enjoy living it!

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