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Las Vegas Review: Shang Artisan Noodle House

Strictly Dumpling's feature of Shang Artisan Noodle inspired me to get off the strip for hand-pulled noodles. I read on Yelp that the line-up begins even before the restaurant opens at 11:00 a.m. When Beep Beep and I arrived at 10:45 a.m., there was only one woman ahead of us. Budger was still in her… Continue reading Las Vegas Review: Shang Artisan Noodle House

Cheap Eats · Chinese · Restaurants · Steakhouse

Kam Han Szechuan House – Crab Hot Pot

Ever since Mai told me about Kam Han Szechuan House, I've been craving spicy crab hot pot. So for my sixth wedding anniversary, I told L and One Chubby Hamster that we were going out for Chinese style crab. For this post, let's listen to "A Teenager in Love" by Dion and The Belmonts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Xvgv92GBc… Continue reading Kam Han Szechuan House – Crab Hot Pot

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Ivan Ramen New York review (Lower East Side, Michelin Guide)

I told Beep Beep that for her birthday dinner, she could choose any Michelin star restaurant she fancied. Based on my friend Soup's recommendation, I suggested Daniel. Beep Beep said she prefers value and wanted to dine at Ivan Orkin's restaurant instead. We watched his episode on Chef's Table twice before.  For this post, let's… Continue reading Ivan Ramen New York review (Lower East Side, Michelin Guide)

Cheap Eats · Chinese · Dim Sum · New York · Restaurants

New York: Tim Ho Wan (East Village)

For Beep Beep's 40th birthday, we went to New York. This is my second time in the Big Apple. This visit around, I was scammed, spat on and subjected to pornographic language. For this post, let's listen to JAY-Z and Alicia Keys - "Empire State of the Mind". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an3UERXQv2s As this was Beep Beep's trip,… Continue reading New York: Tim Ho Wan (East Village)

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Greta Bar – No Man’s Dinner #1

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned." - William Congreve When I applied to  No Mans Dinner - a supper club in Calgary -  I was informed that no female members are permitted. I pointed out that rule 5 stipulates no female guests, but there was no rule about female members.  Despite my outstanding… Continue reading Greta Bar – No Man’s Dinner #1