Monthly Archives: January 2011
Park Avenue Winter: why Restaurant Week just isn’t worth it
Dear Food Diary:
After “that” incident, Restaurant Week left yet another bad impression in me. Mainly because of the disappointments and half hearted attempts served on plates. The purpose of showcasing the establishment has been lost along the way and Park Avenue Winter unfortunately falls under that category.
Foodbuzz 24×24: Cooking Shanghainese with my ChubbyMama
Dear Food Diary:
For this month’s Foodbuzz 24×24, my proposal was geared towards a personal mission. As you might of realized from reading this blog, I don’t cook much. Yet I grew up eating amazing Shanghainese home cooking and my parents owned restaurants. Friends always ask how was it possible, I’d reply with a big smile that all my efforts were put to good use, developing my taste buds and an hearty appetite. But it got me thinking… maybe it was time to learn these classic dishes for my own good. After all, the best cure for a homesick tummy are these nostalgic meals shared with family. It’s no secret, restaurants just can’t compare.
[SHANGHAI] ZHOU LI: Old Duck Soup for the Soul
Dear Food Diary:
It’s been a pretty dramatic time for me lately and being home in Shanghai is just what the doctor ordered. Away from it all, indulging in the art of doing nothing, filling my heart and tummy with so much love along with all the good eats… this is what being home brings.
In my thirst for comfort in food, my first stop had to be Zhou Li. Nothing warms you inside and out like a good hearty bowl of their “Old Duck and Vermicelli Soup”, specially in these cold winter days. Even if it meant waiting in long lines, really basic service and fighting for a seat along their communal tables.
The operation is simple. Wait in line, order at the small counter in front, take your number, find a seat and wait for your bowl to come.
L’ABSINTHE BRASSERIE: The Last Supper (of 2010)
Dear Food Diary:
I ended last year on a French note and loved every minute of it. From my pre-birthday celebration at the French Wine Bar Jadis to one of my best birthdays ever, thanksgiving in Paris (those posts will come soon) and this last supper of 2010 at L’absinthe Brasserie.
One of the surprises of completing this unplanned French themed 2010 was randomly winning this $100 gift certificate. While doing some food research for the trip, I stumbled upon Celebrate the French Way and randomly entered the drawing. And voila, there was my winning! 12/31/10 was the last day to use it and so we did.
Grabbed my usual suspects, got dressed up and off we went to end the year right.
One of the surprises of completing this unplanned French themed 2010 was randomly winning this $100 gift certificate. While doing some food research for the trip, I stumbled upon Celebrate the French Way and randomly entered the drawing. And voila, there was my winning! 12/31/10 was the last day to use it and so we did.
Grabbed my usual suspects, got dressed up and off we went to end the year right.
ChubbyChineseGirl Sandwich Voted as Best of CerTe 2010!!!
I was glad my sandwich creation was selected last year, but even better was everyone’s response and love… Thanks ya’ll for loving this pekin duck/bahn mi marriage as much as this Chubby.
And remember you can still get it every Thursday at Certe!!!
For more favorites see midtown lunch’s 2010 Best Of.
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