So...perusing the back of today's Tribune At Play...on Chinatown. What? Where's Lao Sze Chuan? They breakdown cuisines by region and no Sichuan? Wha? Huh?
Also, Robin Mather Jenkins on Smoque: man, she has no business reviewing food and this is just the latest misapprehension...paraphrased, "Texas bbq sauces are ketchupy, thick, and sweet." Um...that'd be Chicago-style(and supermarket) bbq sauce. Jeezus. Texas bbq sauce is thin...sweeter than Memphis-style...but also typically has a peppery bite the better to pair with brisket. Urgh...she can't publish a piece w/o something getting my Irish up.
Monica Eng! Monica Eng!
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