Comments on: Reader Mail http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/ Creativity x Technology Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: w http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-2518 w Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:34:21 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=577#comment-2518 I was quite sad when I found out my fav Chinese restaurant Chopstick Inn is closed and replaced by China Star. Their beef noodle soup in hot oil is good and filling, their tea-smoked duck and chicken dishes are a little oily since they were deep fried first, then cooked in hot oil. The execution was not astonishing, although the flavor is rich and quite "traditional". Although I think Rose Tea also offers these dishes in similar rich flavors, but not as oily. Do you know what happen to the owners/cooks from former Chopstick Inn? I talked to the owner of China Star but am afraid his opinion is a little off. I was quite sad when I found out my fav Chinese restaurant Chopstick Inn is closed and replaced by China Star. Their beef noodle soup in hot oil is good and filling, their tea-smoked duck and chicken dishes are a little oily since they were deep fried first, then cooked in hot oil. The execution was not astonishing, although the flavor is rich and quite “traditional”. Although I think Rose Tea also offers these dishes in similar rich flavors, but not as oily.
Do you know what happen to the owners/cooks from former Chopstick Inn? I talked to the owner of China Star but am afraid his opinion is a little off.

]]> By: Stephan http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-2517 Stephan Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:37:22 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=577#comment-2517 My informants tell me that the chef at China Star either used to cook at LUCKY, or at least taught their staff. So that would explain the similarities. In case you're interested or have some suggestions for the translations, the menus can be found at: http://offguru.com/menus/china_star_translated.pdf http://offguru.com/menus/china_star_american.pdf My informants tell me that the chef at China Star either used to cook at LUCKY, or at least taught their staff. So that would explain the similarities.

In case you’re interested or have some suggestions for the translations, the menus can be found at:

http://offguru.com/menus/china_star_translated.pdf
http://offguru.com/menus/china_star_american.pdf

]]> By: peterb http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-2516 peterb Wed, 08 Mar 2006 03:29:59 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=577#comment-2516 The Valdeon is ok, and it's one of the best values at whole paycheck; it's basically a slightly less bold version of Cabrales. If you like the valdeon, try grabbing some cabrales next time you're at penn mac. The Valdeon is ok, and it’s one of the best values at whole paycheck; it’s basically a slightly less bold version of Cabrales. If you like the valdeon, try grabbing some cabrales next time you’re at penn mac.

]]> By: psu http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-2515 psu Wed, 08 Mar 2006 02:00:05 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=577#comment-2515 The Cashel Blue is also pretty good. The Cashel Blue is also pretty good.

]]> By: Kim http://tleaves.com/2006/03/07/reader-mail/comment-page-1/#comment-2514 Kim Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:24:50 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=577#comment-2514 Glad you found the McVities. We are fond of them with blue cheese too. I recently discovered a reasonable Stilton-alternative at Whole Paycheck, Queso Valdeon. I wouldn't buy it when they have the Stilton I like but it's pretty good in a pinch. Glad you found the McVities. We are fond of them with blue cheese too. I recently discovered a reasonable Stilton-alternative at Whole Paycheck, Queso Valdeon. I wouldn’t buy it when they have the Stilton I like but it’s pretty good in a pinch.

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