The Shanghai Mini Juicy Buns at Szechuan Spice
by Soleil Ho on October 28, 2010Katie Cannon / Heavy Table
Like many of the culinary love stories that preceded this one, my first memory of Shanghai soup dumplings is set in a…
Yes! I’ve only had XLB in San Francisco and New York (Joe’s Shanghai), and this is very exciting to see in the Twin Cities.
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Nan Zhou *Hand Drawn Noodle House, Philadelphia, PA
When you are soaked to the bone from the windy, rainy 40-degree conditions in a city that is not your home, this is the definition of comfort. This was also the best meal that I had in Philadelphia - just me and my $5.95 bowl of short rib noodle soup in a divey hole-in-the-wall in Chinatown.
*I know I’ve posted it before, but it’s worth referencing again: how hand drawn noodles are made. Pretty freakin’ rad.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Gung hay fat choy! Happy Sunday!
Whether you’re brunching with all the single ladies; celebrating the Year of the Tiger with family, uncut noodles, and Chinese treats (check Keefer Court, MSP peeps); having a fancy pants French dinner with your sweetie; or tossing back a few beers/pints of ice cream with your best friend…I hope that you’re enjoying this lovely Sunday in the company of good people and good food.
*enter hearts, stars, rainbows, fairy dust, and unicorns*
