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I found that I couldn't sleep last night and even though I was craving food, it was really past prime digestion time. So I did the next best thing, which is to watch a movie that was food-related. Maybe we can merge this thread with our old one so someone can index this too? Thus, below is a list of films that I watched last night and where I watched it, in case others want to watch the same film. Hope you will add yours. Le Grand Chef - Korean (Amazon Prime) Le Grand Chef 2, Kimchi Battle - Korean (Amazon Prime) Cafe Seoul - Korean (Amazon Prime)

3 years and 5 months later, I finally visited this little place on South Shirlington Road. Margaret, the owner, is really kind-hearted, greeting me with a warm smile, and an assurance of "don't worry, I'll take care of you," after I stated yesterday was my first visit to her place. She definitely did. I ordered the following to feed 3 adults and 2 children: 2 order Rib plate (3 ribs per order with 2 sides) 1 order Brisket and 1 order Jerk Chicken. The sides chosen were: beans, collard greens, green beans, and mac n' cheese. There was enough food for leftovers today, and all of it only cost $32. Overall, I really liked everything, even if it didn't wow me, as it is comfort food. I am not going to compare this place to other barbecue places because I have it in my head this place is "soul food," which is different in my head. It is definitely a homestyle, soul food type of place. The mac n' cheese was a tad on the sweet side for my tastes, and the jerk chicken a little lacking in the jerk spices, but the meats were all tender (with the exception of brisket, which I can't try, so I can't comment on this). It is a nice place to stop by for some nice food without doing the cooking or cleaning up afterward.

Federal jurisdiction, so nope. All residential and commercial evictions are conducted by the Marshals.

So, the only two I could find were on the Virginia side of the river: Pastries by Randolph in Arlington (I would call, since their link shows only petite pastry size) and Amphora Bakery in Vienna. I could have sworn Stella's Bakery sold one, but couldn't find it on their site. In DC, only Patisserie Poupon came to mind. (Opera cake was one of the order options under "cake" link of their menu). Hope this helps!

Good luck, Zora!

Wow--we need to update this thread...where do folks like to go now, other than Thai X-ing still?

There is still Thursday free nights, though it's a shorter window now. Used to be free for the entire day! The new wing is indeed beautiful and worth visiting for the space and little cafe, I think. Hope you didn't miss Chagall's window!

Well, again, a bit late to the party, but here is a summary of where I ate. I was careful to focus my eats at mostly East Asian places, plus coffee, plus ink. Really, I was set-bent-undetered on visiting Chef Michael Voltaggio's restaurant after seeing him and his brother on the show, but never made it to LA until now. Definitely did not disappoint. But I digress, as below are what I recall from my three days out there: Arcadia/Hacienda Heights/Monterey Park/Rowland Heights (These different neighborhoods are pooled together because they all have very Taiwanese-centric places, if you want to try traditional Taiwanese foods.) Din Tai Fung. (Chain--dined at Arcadia location) Um, of course, I had to come here. While it did not completely satisfy my XLB expectations, it blew everything else I had around the DC area. My friend and I did a steamer of regular, shrimp with wintermelon, and another dish I could not recall. Since the wintermelon was not cooked down enough to where its juices really married with the shrimp, it was not as juicy and left the combination lacking something. Still, it was an interesting flavor to try. I was happy to go and would still recommend this place. JJ Bakery. (Chain--tried the Arcadia location) This is a California chain that makes Taiwanese-style breads and cakes, much like Bread Corner here, but done much better. This is a good place to hangout while you wait for your text from DTF. You can also buy some breads and cakes to go. I rather enjoyed their egg tart, as the crust was a just-right flakeyness to it for me. I also enjoyed their wife cake and their taro custard bread (much later on of course) . Simbala. We walked past here, but did not try. However, if you are in the mood for Taiwanese cuisine or traditional shaved ice, I would also recommend coming here. I have sinced mail-ordered their Taiwanese-style sausage, and I think it is a pretty good rendition to the real deal. I just wished I had an extra stomach for the rice plates offered there. Tea Bar Cafe. (Arcadia) This is right next door to DTF, and also a perfect place to hangout while you wait for your text for a table. You can also get your Taiwanese small eats here, but in this case, I would probably favor Simbala, which is a short walking distance away (see above). However, we were lazy, so we sat next door and enjoyed some traditional Taiwanese treats, which my friend really enjoyed for her first time. We each ordered a boba milk tea variety and then I had her try the ginger peanut tofu pudding, which was done really nicely here. Much like the pudding sold at Thanh Son Tofu in Eden Center, Tea Bar Cafe did it just right, with the pudding slightly silkier than Thanh Son Tofu. It really bought back memories of Taiwan for me. 85C Bakery. (Chain--tried the Hacienda Heights location) A LOT of people love it here--it is sort of like the Starbucks equivalent in popularity, but for Taiwanese breads and boba drinks. I know I am supposed to like it, and I came here because my searches pointed out that this is a newer location, so it was bigger and cleaner. But, I was disappointed. I felt that the bread varieties offered were too fusion for me, so I lean more toward the traditional ones offered at JJ Bakery. I think I will give this place another try, if I get to go back again. I will say that the coffee bread (coffee flavored, that is) was not bad. The dough was nicely risen, slightly fluffy, with a good chew and flavor. Fluff Ice. (Local chain--tried the Monterey Park location) Fluff ice, or snow ice, or cloud ice, as it is known, has replaced shaved ice in Taiwan. This chain was recommended by a friend's cousin, and it was a perfect introduction to my friend who has never tried it. She is used to bingsoo, since she is Korean, but enjoyed this better, she said. In case you don't know, fluff ice is taking the flavor used usually as a topping and infusing it into the block of ice. Then the ice flavor is shaved into very thin sheet/flakes, to which you add toppings much like shaved ice. It was a fun place to try. We had a customized green tea fluff ice with lychee jelly and boba poppers. Unfortunately, green tea ice does not photograph well, and I shall spare you the details; but it was really great finisher to the XLB meal. I also liked the fact that it was in a mall where you can walk around after. Like visiting Daiso, the Japanese answer to the dollar store, but waaaaay cooler. Class 302 (Local chain--Rowland Heights location) This location is teeny-tiny, with only about seven tables and very, very, patient diners waiting for a seat or carry out. I grabbed a traditional shaved ice with mochi, red bean, grass jelly, and condensed milk to go as my fare-thee-well-LA dessert before heading off to LAX. While I don't recommend eating this and driving, I do recommend saving room for the shaved ice here. It was really good, so I can only imagine their other Taiwanese goodies are worth trying here. Another must try to re-visit place for me. Little Tokyo Demitasse. This place is a must visit. I had the best coffee and macaron here. A local roastery that has one other location, everything is done well, down to its trained staff. I sat here and watched the staff make cup, after cup, and each cup was taken care of like a very precious package to deliver. It was nice to see. A must try is the Kyoto iced coffee, a more technically balanced way to make cold brew (shown here) that is a 24 hour, precise process. And then I had the Yuzu Macaron ($2.00) that blew me away. It just had this terrific blend of yuzu and chewiness that was perfect to me. I wish I could have purchased a box to bring back, but alas, I bought the last one for the day. :-( 'lette. Hey, it's a macaron shop in Little Tokyo! {O_o} It looked pretty, so I was pretty drawn like a moth to fire or light. I bought three pieces for $1.85 each. However, between the salted caramel, earl grey, and rose flavors tasted, only the earl grey came close to making me smile. I guess I was spoiled by the pastry chef that makes the goodies at Demitasse (see above). Mitsuru Cafe. This was the place everyone on most sites I searched said "you must go!" Well, I say, just watch the bystanders and that should fulfill your touristy need to go. Because, even though this is a Little Tokyo institution, well, it tasted like one too. Meaning, the nice old ladies who man the shop and make the food (and who only takes cash at this place, by the way), have made it for so long and robotically, that their automated style somehow took away any taste to the food, I am sad to write. A Mochi on a stick with sticky soy glaze (mitarashi dango) and a Red Bean pastry (imagawayaki) only set me back a few dollars, but I wish I could take those few dollars back. Very sad, as I LOVE imagawayaki, and well, this left a lot to be desired in the cake-y part, as well as the lack of chewiness in the mochi. Alas.+ Ozero. Although the bakery looked quite excellent, it was pretty hot that day, so I was more thirsty than hungry. The honey bubble tea really hit the spot, though I wish I made room somehow for the classic must-order Japanese snack of condensed milk toast. Save for next time. West Hollywood Milk. I came upon this place on my drive over to my reservation at ink. Being nervous I would be late, I left early, which left time to kill. So I had a scoop of ice cream at this popular creamery. I can't really put my finger on why I didn't like it, but I guess it lacked a bit of depth for me. Or maybe I felt it was a little too rich? I don't know, but I do know I left disappointed. Maybe you might have better luck with their other ice cream-based desserts. Sweet Lady Jane. (Two locations) A Hollywood institution. Apparently for 20 years. Family-run and they showed it, cheerily bickering over things much like an episode of Cake Boss. I ordered a slice of their popular triple berry shortcake, and while I loved the fact they use sweetened whipped cream over buttercream, the cake was slightly on the dry side. However, I still recommend visiting for the history offered here. Or maybe for their other dessert options. But a slice of cake and tea was nice to calm my nerves before I headed over to ink. ink. I had a feeling Chef Voltaggio was not in that night, despite it being Saturday night, so I didn't ask to meet him or even just ask about him. Instead, I tried very hard to just relax and enjoy my experience here. The place was humming with mostly young couples and me feeling a tad on the older side, so I was really glad to just sit alone at their bar and watch the prep station in all its clean and precise glory. I love when a kitchen is streamlined, neatly kept, organized and beautifully designed. Two small courses and a glass of wine only set me back $46 pre-tip, which made me really, really happy, as I left feeling satiated compared to some of the places in DC, where I left paying $50 and nowhere near as full. I ordered a hamachi (soy cracker, granny smith ribbons, with a yuzu/apple sauce-$18) and a kale ($14 -- lollipop kale, which is a brussel sprout + kale spawn that was paired with crème fraí®che, pig ears, and togarashi). Both were nicely-sized portions, with really well-thought out flavors that left me feeling like I ate, but wasn't stuffed. The lightness of the citrus sauce balanced well against the hamachi, while the slight sourness of the apple ribbons gave it a clean taste, as well as additional texture to the hamachi dish. It was just nice. I would love to go back.

I was really sad to hear that Incanto closed, but happy I had a chance to visit Top Chef Master Chris Cosentino before the bricks tumbled. His official site (linked) has at the bottom his new projects. Whether they will be open or not when you visit, crazeegirl, that is another story. But this is a chef worth following. I had such a delightful meal there --pretty balanced, not overly salty or overly-anything. One definite hole-in-the-wall type of place to hit is a place called Happy Donuts. It's a basic, old-fashioned donut chain, but cheap donuts that taste good, well, you really can't find that here without either getting a mini one (think Dunkin Donuts, which have shrunk in size) or mini AND pricey (think all the fancy places). This place is especially great to hit after you've had a few drinks. A great place to visit is the Japan Town near Chinatown. It is a big mall at 1581 Webster Street, and I feel like everything you find in there is pretty close to authentic. I had no room to eat another meal after Incanto, but somehow found room to squeeze in a Sophie's Crepe. I think the other little stand might do it a bit better, but how can anyone resist matcha ice cream-wrapped crepe with a bit of whipped cream? Oh-so-good. Here is an idea of what Sophie's Crepe does. I hope to go back to try some of the sushi, tapenyaki, or ramen places in there. Since I was catching an early-early flight to LA from here, I tried my best to find a late-night place. Not too many places are open 24 hours that looked alright to hangout in that was nearby the airport when I was searching, but Nopa fit the bill enough for me, opening until 1:00am. Determined to try something, I found delight in their lemon tart ($8.00). Service was excellent at the bar, with the mixologist bending the menu a bit to make me a bourbon coffee, instead a usual irish one. I think using good coffee, such as Blue Bottle (I think that was what they used) in marriage with bourbon, well, I was a happy camper. But happiness elevated because that lemon tart was just the right amount of lemon-y goodness--slightly tart, with a tinge of sweet, paired with a nicely done shortbread-style crust, I think. I just enjoyed my time there. I just wished I had more time there.

I visited Santa Barbara for a wedding this past December and had a lot of fun visiting this really laid back town. Here is a summary of my exploration: Restaurants China Pavilion. My friend's rehearsal dinner was held here. There is a Chinese menu available, probably upon request. I didn't order off the menu because it was a pre-set 8 course type of dinner, but was pretty solid as far as Chinese restaurants go. I would come back for a second visit to order off the regular menu. No MSG used that I could detect and dishes tasted light and not oily. Lucky's. This is really in Montecito, which is such a pretty little place. But because of the folks who live here, it is destined to be a place of overpriced mediocrity at best. I do like all the celebrity pictures on the wall. Good for business dinners, as it is definitely old-world Morton's type of steakhouse. I would make this place a backup to the backup or only if someone else took you here. Backyard Bowls. Okay, this isn't really a restaurant, just a really-uber-clean eating, healthy sort of place. But I LOVED it! I guess because it was really light and filling way to start off my day. Plus, for $7, I got a pretty decent sized bowl of yogurt, fruit, granola, and acai mix. Can't really beat that. I wish it was closer, but then I would go every day. A good substitute is South Block Company in Clarendon. They also have an acai bowl for $7, but it is about 1/4 of this place's size. :-( Bakeries D'Angelo Bread. They don't have a website. But this is also a recommended brunch place on some of the search results I found. This is a nice, reliable, old-fashioned bakery that makes all sorts of desserts and breads. I was only drawn to their cinnamon bun, which, for $3.25, was slightly above the price-to-food ratio that I had hoped for. It was a decently made bun, but not very big, nor very filling. It was nice, but probably not $3.25-nice. Brunch looked nice. Renaud's Bakery and Bistro. I think this bakery is the town's darling, being "authentically French" and all. But it felt like Patisserie Poupon: small portions, slightly expensive, and the food looked prettier than when it went down the hatch. I had a decent coconut croissant ($2.80), but again, for the size, the price-to-food ratio just falls flat. I still think this place is worth visiting, but maybe more for their tart, tortes, and cakes? Coffeeshops The French Press. Really the only place you should visit and purchase your coffee. Small business that roasts their own beans, I believe, they are an unexpected gem in a small town, such as SB. There are other coffeeshops, but I liked the rich smoothness this place offered compared to the slight bitter aftertaste I had at the other place below. Bonus is they have their own bakery, so you can enjoy a nicely made donut while enjoying your coffee or espresso. Santa Barbara Roasting Company. Came here en route to Stearns Wharf for a nice pier walk. It has more of a Tryst or Northside Social feel here; probably too hip for me. Service is very nice, as was the place above--people are very friendly here, which is a nice deviation from the curmudgeony attitudes some baristas have in this area. But I digress. The espresso I ordered as a wake-me-up sort of did the trick. For a mere $1.90, it was a solid shot of hot bean goodness. Except it went down a bit more sour and bitter than I would like. This is probably close to some of the hotels near the wharf, so I would recommend visiting, if you are close. Touristy places Corks n' Crowns. Along Anacapa Street, which is where this wine tasting place is located, a tasting room is a mere stone's throw away in any given direction. I couldn't make the famous wine tasting trail that others could, given my genetic disability, but visiting here was not a bad substitute. There are different flights to choose from, with a few pourers on the ready to answer any questions you have or make suggestions based on your taste preference. They were friendly here, with a nice atmosphere (full of couples), and a few nice bottles to taste. They also took me seriously when I said one of my tastings tasted corked. Sure enough, the pourer tasted it, affirmed my concern, opened up a new bottle and gave me a fresh tasting portion. That felt nice. Stearns Wharf. Gosh, what a relaxing and magnificant place to stroll, eat, lounge, visit the beach, take lovely pictures, and rest. I loved visiting, with the only regret that I was there before any of the restaurants opened. But it didn't shortchange my experience any, with plenty of photographic evidence to boot. I recommend taking time to enjoy this place, even if you need to bring a small picnic from the nearby places.

I can relate. My body acts in protest the next day if I consumed something too rich in oils, fat, or something. I tend to go a 180, and cleanse the body out the next day, and it seems to work for me. Typically, I just either fast and have water or hydrate with juices (usually green juice of some sort) until my system can process it out naturally. I find taking it easy is the most important thing, as well as hydration and movement. Then your body can get rid of it faster.

Then I would cook enough for the guys to eat and tack on some nibbles for the ladies. I don't know why, but even at the co-ed showers I have attended, I just don't see people eat. Except dessert. Drink, yes. It is like kids birthday parties to me. Parents don't really eat at those, either. Hopefully, others will provide a better experience than those ones I have attended. I never really saw people eat. I seem to recall lots of food leftover at my own, so I just really don't know.

Okay, a month late, but hope this will come in handy for others. These were discoveries on this latest trip up north. I am really bad a neighborhood boundaries, so please correct me if I am wrong. Chinatown Beautiful Memory Desserts (69A Bayard Street). $15 minimum for credit card purchases. This is a nice little sit-down place for Hong Kong-styled desserts. There were a lot of options involving fruit, tapioca, coconut, and/or condensed milk. I tried the mango and grass jelly ice with coconut milk, I think. It was not so much a beautiful memory, but that was only because service was not so pleasant. They were loud talkers about what they were going to order for lunch. The dessert was not bad, but only because I got spoiled in Shanghai by something similar that I ordered and was much better. Manna House (125 Mott Street). Of course most places don't have websites in Chinatown, so I am underlining these places. *Cash only.* I went on another Egg Custard Tart expedition, as the aforementioned Egg Custard King closed. Again. There are only classic egg tarts here for sale. These are the closest to the Cantonese-styled tarts of my memory. I seem to recall this is a tad on the sweet side, but traveled well to be eaten two days later. Worth revisiting. They also sell breads, but I didn't try, since I wanted to buy from the next place. Simply Bakery (70 Bayard Street). *Cash only,* of course. The newbie in town compared to a lot of bakeries. I usually compared all breads in Manhattan to Taipan, which probably is still the most-liked of the bakeries. I think I have a new favorite. The Cantonese-styled breads are slightly sweeter than Taipan, but the rise of the dough and fillings were all really good. The egg tarts weren't so much. Merely okay, in a pinch, compared to Manna House. ViVi Bubble Tea (Multiple locations - this one at 49 Bayard Street). This is a bubble tea chain with a cute logo and lots of options. I think I chose poorly because I had limited time, so I preferred the other place I visited (see below). I do like how they offer hot bubble drinks or hot drinks in general in the "wintertime." East Village Dessert Club, Chikalicious. This is the full name, although I think I visited the Chikalicious. Since I did not fulfill my Cronut hunt, a quick google search yielded here as one of the places for its knockoff, the Dossant. And what a great dossant it was! It was nicely risen, pretty flakey, crunchy sugar, with just enough of a caramel glaze to melt and compliment. Plus, I got to order a really tasty Green Tea Crepe Cake, to boot. If you are in the neighborhood, this would be a great bakery to stop off for some good variety of tasty treats. Kung Fu Tea. Also a bubble tea chain that is cash only. They also had a good variety of options here. I chose the Herbal Jelly Milk Tea. I seem to recall it hit the spot after quite a bit of walking and wishing for a second cup. Otafuku. I love the little Japantown in this area. There are so many options between bakeries, eateries, and grocery shopping. I wish DC would offer something like this. I was super excited to order a Medetai at this little snack bar, which is a pancake-like concoction, usually filled with red bean or custard. I chose red bean. It was, however, disappointing. Not buttery enough in the pancake-base. But the takomyaki looks very good. Be prepared to wait a little, but the kitchen workers are good at the assembly line, so everything goes fast. NoLIta La Churreria. Churros!! They hold a fond spot in my memories. Deep fried, sugar and cinnamon-coated, donut-like creatures that taste perfect by itself, or utopic when dipped in melted chocolate. This would be the place that you must visit. I happen to walk past by this place, and the allure of churros drew me in. Which was a fantastically great thing! Even nicer, the manager comped my one churro (I said I had to try it but couldn't finish an entire order of 6) and dipping chocolate in exchange for a tweet (which I happily obliged). They have coffee and full service, but since I only tried their churro, I am writing this up in the bakery section. The churro verdict: it was nice, warm, and chewy, which evoked happy memories of consuming these in Chicago winters. I would definitely return. Rice to Riches. I may be stretching this a little, but what do you categorize a rice pudding place as? I was happy they now have these "Diva" options, as it is a little rice pudding cup for one, to go. They allow you to try the samples in-store before you decide between Cinnamon Sling, Caramel, Original, and Rum Raisin (I think these are the options, but can't find my notes on these). There allow more flavors if you decide to buy in a bigger container. I still had to make room for lunch, plus, I was going to be walking around all day without refrigeration, so I chose the single serving. I definitely recommend either eating in or picking from the bigger serving option, as the rice sort of hardens in the Diva, as they are found in the refrigerated area. My tasting sample was way better. South Village Dominique Ansel Bakery. I had to go try the Cronut originator. Or so I thought. Of course it was not until I visited that I found out that folks start lining up at 6AM for these things. So, it was sold out. I settled for their Dominique's Kouign Amann ($5.25), instead. This was before their Health Department debacle and I sort of am hesitant in recommending this place. Plus I was not happy about paying an arm and a leg for a small pastry here. But you will have legions of fans that will disagree with me. So you will just have to try it for yourself. I am making the Wafels & Dinges truck a bakery. Only because I ordered their Verdekke, which is their waffle-ice cream sandwich. Oh. Wow. It was fantastic! Especially for late night fare, because I ate this at 1:17am, after having a pint, and getting lost from The Spotted Pig back to my lodgings. Such buttery goodness!! Perfect nightcap. I found them in NoLIta that night, but you'll have to visit their website to see where they'll land each night. Perfect!

First, congrats to your sister! How exciting. :-) Second, I don't know why, but at most showers I have been to, the ladies don't eat. They nibble. And drink more than they eat, with the exception of dessert items. A lot of walking around. I guess I would poll her friends, because I am going to assume that folks in San Francisco might like different things. So people may barely make a dent in the nice pork butt you've prepared. Plus, they'll probably dress nicely, so maybe they don't want to get sauce on their dresses. But this is my two cents. I would probably prepare something like an afternoon tea: Finger Sandwiches Light salad Yogurt Parfait (DIY toppings of granola, dried/fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and honey) Cut veggies + dip options Pita chip + hummus Then for dessert, again if possible, finger-like/pick up-able: Fruit tart Mini muffins/cupcakes Cookies (but more shortbread, lemon thins, etc.) Cake for the shower, if applicable Beverages: Champagne (Sparkling apple cider for non-alcohol drinkers for a toast to the expectant mom) Sparkling water Punch Iced tea (maybe make a peach-infused or hibiscus-infused iced Tea) Red/White wine Milk, if kids are at the party Hope this helps!

So after trying all of the above, my palate went the opposite way and wanted a softer, chewier, plumper variety. So, I decided to opt for Korean rice, after liking the rice tried at the Yellow Food Truck vendor and other Korean restaurants (even though the online fora states they use Nishiki). Anyway, HMart's Kyong-gi Rice so far foots this bill. A 10lb bag was $8.99, I think, which is slightly cheaper than Tamaki or Shirakiku Hitomebore. Still good to test, although I think I need to buy a bag of the Tamaki again for comparison...

They used to do that, but in the past month, I've noticed that they've gone back to the old way--stocking everything in the morning. You can always, as they have done in the past, phone your order in, tell them what time you will pick up, and they will have it ready for you. It has made things very easy for me when I needed to buy a lot for family. ^^

Now open in Annandale! Friend just told me about it, but apparently it has opened since January or February. Next to HMart Annandale's location at 7867 Heritage Drive.

Here is a different take, since I didn't agree with the about.com quote, with one minor exception that I'll get to at the end. Cantonese cuisine is heavy-handed--most Southern Chinese cooking is quite heavy tasting, when compared to its Northern neighbors. This is evident in the baos, buns, and dumplings of the North; very simple combination of ingredients, usually steamed and minimal, whereas Southern dishes are more complex. Having said that, Kung Pao chicken is decidedly Szechuan in origin; thus, going to try this dish at a predominantly Cantonese place is like asking a Northerner to make good gumbo or collard greens. You'll get a decent version, but it just won't be one considered true to home or authentic. Now swinging back, current, modern day, higher scale Cantonese food is decidedly lighter, cleaner, and not as heavily seasoned. But you'll have to go to a Michelin-like restaurant to witness that style. Me, I prefer the home style, where it'll be chock-full of flavor. Btw, Kung Pao Chicken is very much authentic Chinese cuisine. Maybe not the version served in the states, but it is.

BEEF 水煮牛 Water-boiled Beef (in chili sauce) 辣椒牛 Spicy Beef é“æ¿é»‘椒牛 Sizzling plate Pepper Beef 中å¼èŠ¥è“牛 Chinese-style Beef and Broccoli 连锅牛肉 Beef sirloin stew (I think. Not quite sure even after search) 香干*ç‰›è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Beef with Dried Bean Curd 泡èœç‰›è‚‰ä¸ Shredded Beef with Pickled Cabbage å°–æ¤’ç‰›è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Green peppers with Shredded Beef é¦™æ ¹ç‰›è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Beef with Cilantro éŸ­é»„ç‰›è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Beef with Yellow Chives CHICKEN 中å¼é±¼é¦™é¸¡ä¸ Chinese-style Szechuan Shredded Chicken 中å¼å®«ä¿é¸¡ Chinese-style Kung Pao Chicken 辣椒鸡 Spicy Chicken 三æ¯é¸¡ Three-cup Chicken (aka Chicken with Basil) 五更æˆéƒ½é¸¡ Chengdu Chicken (recipes indicated this dish is spicy and has black bean sauce) é¦™å¹²é¸¡ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Chicken with Dried Bean Curd 泡èœé¸¡ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Chicken with Pickled Cabbage 鸡虾鬆 Minced Chicken and Shrimp éŸ­é»„é¸¡ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Chicken with Yellow Chives PORK å°–æ¤’è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Green Peppers with Shredded Pork æ‰¬å·žå¹²ä¸ Yangzhou Shredded Pork 中å¼é±¼é¦™è‚‰ä¸ Chinese-style Szechuan Pork é¦™å¹²è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Pork with Dried Bean Curd äº¬é…±è‚‰ä¸ Shredded Pork with Sweet Bean Paste 泡èœè‚‰ä¸ Shredded Pork with Pickled Cabbage 中å¼å›žé”…肉 Chinese-style Double-fried Pork èš‚èšä¸Šæ ‘ Vermicelli with minced pork (literal: Ants in a Tree) æ— é”¡æŽ’éª¨ Wuxi Spareribs (Ribs coated with a Chinese-style BBQ sauce) 糖醋排骨 Sweet and Sour Spareribs 椒ç›æŽ’骨 Salt and Peppered Spareribs 辣椒å°ç‚’ Stir-fry Shredded Pork with Chili Peppers 生爆ç›ç…Žè‚‰ Sliced Pork fried with chilis é¦™æ ¹è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Pork with Vetiver æ³¡æ¤’è‚¥è‚ Stir-fry intestines 笋尖红烧肉 Stewed Pork with Bamboo Shoots äº”æ›´è‚ æ—º Spicy and Sour Intestines Casserole 红烧排骨豆è…ç…² Stewed Spareribs and Tofu Casserole 梅èœæ‰£è‚‰ Pork Belly with Pickled Mustart Greens éŸ­é»„è‚‰ä¸ Stir-fry Shredded Pork with Yellow Chives 韭黄肉ä¸è…çš® Stir-fry Shredded Pork with Yellow Chives and Bean Curd Skin DUCK 乾煸鸭红 Stir-fry Duck with Chilis 姜葱鸭红 Stir-fry Duck with Ginger and Scallions é“æ¿é¸­æ¡ Sizzling Duck Strips 樟茶鸭 Tea-smoked Duck 韭黄鸭红 Stir-fry Duck with Yellow Chives *香干 is 豆è…å¹² is dried bean curd, used in lots of stir-fry dishes.

They have a really, really good salted caramel ice cream on the dessert menu. As in "just the right kind of richness without it being super sweet" kind of good. Just saying....

I need a break at work, so I thought I would take a stab at the top. The rest will come another day. Most of these items can be found at other Szechuan cuisines, so if you want to print them out for other restaurants, it should more or less be transferable.... APPETIZERS æ¸å·žç…Žé¥¼ï¼ˆ4）Yuzhou Pan-fried pancakes (4) 红油抄手（8）Szechuan chili oil wontons (8) çº¢æ²¹ç‡ƒé¢ Spicy chili oil noodles æ‹…æ‹…é¢ Dan dan noodles 山椒木耳 Chili pepper with wood ear (cold) å·åŒ—凉粉 Szechuan Liangfen (Spicy starchy noodles) 雪èœæ¯›è±† Edemame with pickled cabbage 兰花豆干 Dried bean curd with spices 炖鸡抄手 Chicken wonton soup 醋溜尖椒 Fried chili peppers with shredded potatoes äºæ‹Œç‰›è‚š Spicy-rub mix with tripe/cow stomach è¿‡æ¡¥ç‰›ç™¾å¶ Garlicky tripe (literally: Crossing bridge tripe) 燻鱼 Smoked fish 燻鸭 Smoked duck 酱鸭 Sauced duck 凉拌海蜇皮 Jelly fish 麻辣牛筋 Ma-la beef tendon 锅贴（8） Pot stickers (8) è½åœ°ä¸é¦™ Spiced anchovies (or little fish) 麻辣螺肉 Ma-la conch 五香牛肉 Five-spice Beef 乾拌牛肉 Spicy-rub mix beef å£æ°´é¸¡ Spicy cold chicken (literal: Mouth-watering chicken) 夫妻肺片 Spicy sliced beef (literal: Husband-Wife Lung Slices) SOUP 云åžæ±¤ Wonton soup 酸辣汤 Hot and sour soup ç´ èœæ±¤ Veggie soup 鸡蓉玉米汤 Creamed corn and chicken soup è èœè±†è…汤（FOR 4) Tofu and spinach soup (for 4) 蟹肉鸡蓉玉米汤 (FOR 4) Creamed chicken and crab meat soup (for 4) 海鲜汤 （FOR 4) Seafood soup (for 4) 海鲜酸辣汤 (FOR 4) Seafood hot and sour soup (for 4) 蟹肉芦笋汤 (FOR 4) Crab meat and asparagus soup (for 4) 西湖牛肉羹 （FOR 4) Beef, tofu & mushroom soup (literal: East Lake Beef Soup) ç ‚é”…ä»€é”¦ Assortment in Clay Pot ç ‚é”…æµ·é²œ Seafood in Clay Pot

Little man and I had another solid meal two weekends ago, where we proceeded to consume leftovers from here for the next three nights (so, about $20 per meal for each of us, so about $10 per person after tax, but pre-tip). One of the highlights for me was the fish fillet with sour cabbage ($12.95), where it seemed like it was housemade sour cabbage instead of your usual canned/vacuum-pouched stuff. I didn't really veer off the menu from my first post, but I didn't really want to yet, either. Plus, it is easier to experiment with a larger crowd, so if anyone wants to gather here one night, let me know. Also, to answer Don's question -- each of the menu headers is a play on an old Chinese saying (i.e., one of them means "swimmingly along," hence it was assigned to "Seafood"). So, I think the "talk" was either supposed to be a Chinese character, as in "vegetarian" or as in the English-play on words, "Let's talk vegetables."

For cheap(er), but decently fresh sushi in Bethesda, I would recommend Hinata. They don't have a website, but a good variety of options in-store. Plus, you can buy some Japanese snacks... Here are other selections on the Bethesda website.

Steve, it wouldn't surprise me if this was a flop house, formerly, as the neighborhood is still reminiscent of it, and came with the "nice man who reeked of drink" that helped direct me to the right check-in area. I'm glad you posted this other history of this place...and for sharing your experience. It isn't often history books show this side of reality that should be seen.

Dan - you must not be frequenting the frozen yogurt shops lately--they are everywhere! Also known as Popping Bubbles or Popping Boba, they pop juice upon chewing. I love them!