I ran across this article today, which deals with Kylie Kwong and the methods she uses to lighten up traditional Chinese dishes. It’s something of a spiritual cousin to the article I mentioned a few weeks ago about General Tso’s Chicken, as well as to my essay about authenticity and El Taco.
Entries from February 2007
Lightening up Chinese
February 26th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: News
Phodown #10 – Vietnamese Restaurant
February 25th, 2007 · No Comments
Target 10: Vietnamese Restaurant Address: 4136 Main St (map) Phone: 604-872-3455 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4 Price: $5.99 one-size-fits-all large Condiments Photo Visit date: February 15th, 2007 Visit time: 6:00 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#P6 medium rare beef & tendon) – Broth: 8/10 Beef: 7/10 Noodle: 8/10 Condiments: 6.5/10 Other factors […]
Tags: Pho
The Fish House in Stanley Park
February 18th, 2007 · No Comments
The Fish House in Stanley Park Address: 8901 Stanley Park Drive (map) Tel: 1-877-681-7275 or 604-681-7275 Homepage Hours: Lunch – Monday to Saturday from 11:30am Dinner – Seven days a week from 5:00pm Sunday Brunch – from 11:00am Afternoon Tea – Seven days a week from 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fresh Catch from the Forest By […]
Tags: Modern Canadian · Seafood
Phodown #9 – Pho Hung
February 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments
Target 9: Pho Hung Address: 3980 Fraser St (map) Phone: 778-558-2595 Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Price: $6.99 large Condiments Photo Visit date: January 22nd, 2007 Visit time: 5:00 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#5 rare beef) – Broth: 6.5/10 Beef: 8.5/10 Noodle: 7.5/10 Condiments: 7.5/10 Other factors (service, atmosphere, etc): 5.5/10 Jason’s total: 7.1/10 Des’ […]
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Phodown #8 – Pho Thai Hoa
February 7th, 2007 · 4 Comments
Target 8: Pho Thai Hoa Address: 1625 Kingsway (map) Phone: 604-873-2348 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3 Price: $5.50 small; $5.95 large Condiments Photo Visit date: February 7th, 2007 Visit time: 7:15 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#12 medium rare beef & tendon) – Broth: 9.5/10 Beef: 6.5/10 Noodle: 7/10 Condiments: 9/10 Other factors (service, […]
Tags: Pho
In the news
February 7th, 2007 · 1 Comment
I stumbled across this interesting article the other day on the origins of General Tso’s Chicken, a classic in Americanized Chinese food. It’s a good read. The writer does a great job of tracking the origin of a dish born out of Chinese and American tastes.
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Eat Vancouver in Memphis
February 5th, 2007 · 5 Comments
Eat Vancouver in Memphis By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver staff Jan 24th – Jan 28th 2007 Memphis, TN The hardest part about writing a quick recap of my recent culinary adventures in Memphis is not titling it something along the lines of Eatin’ in Memphis. Not humming the tune to Walking in Memphis during my […]
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