Yanking My Chain

Yank Sing, here I come. A two-day visit to San Francisco is in the offing -- and a chance to cruise by my favorite dim sum palace. Yesterday, I read a great line -- "What wiggles your wonton?" Yes, it's Yank Sing. Photos to come.

Dim Sum is for Lovers

Yes -- we're talking again about Dim Sum Funeral, the movie that just opened in the U.S. in a limited release in Los Angles. If we're lucky, it will go almost straight to the Internet -- a first in bypassing the DVD, airline and crappy hotel movie markets. Good to hear from one of the reviewers, Amy Stoody, who posted to this site (see the Dim Sum Diner Poster below. )Also interesting that the promo shot involved pool action -- one would have hoped the steamy scenes were involved steam carts and a creative use of coconut shrimp balls, but that would have been too obvious. Who's seen it?

Rise of the Phoenix

Someone likes what's happening on the Phoenix dim sum scene. Visit the Great Wall via a review by Phoenix New Times food critic Michele Laudig. She writes:

"Dumpings, rice congee and chicken feet; there's nothing not to love about dim sum. Ladies pushing the dim sum carts, stacked with metal steaming containers and rows of plates, pass by frequently, invariably bringing something new and irresistible that they didn't have the last go-round. On my visits to Great Wall, just when I thought I'd settled on a gluttonous number of dishes, I'd succumb to something too pretty to pass up, like flaky, golden pastries packed with mild curried beef, or a platter laden with roast duck, its shiny, crispy skin a deep shade of pomegranate."

It's Sunday morning. I'm hungry.

Get Sum Dim Sum

Who would have thought that Austin, Texas would introduce a great concept -- 24 hour dim sum, seven days a week. Are there franchises available?

Get Sum Dim Sum has been receiving great press after it's opening. The 45th & Lamar restaurant is the first of its kind in Austin, serving dim sum anytime, seven days a week. This site is still under construction, but I love its logo. Check it out.

England, Again?

Do we really have to go England for dim sum? Based on the reviews posted online, it would seem so. Check out Orchids and the dumplings of delight being served in Harrowgate.

Dim Sum Funeral

This is not about food -- it's about life. Well, maybe it's about both. A new movie, Dim Sum Funeral, is getting interesting reviews. Perhaps this is another sleeper along the lines of Eat, Pray Love, or Chocolat meets Six Feet Under. Here's a sample of four reviews...

Screen Daily: "The cast looks very uncomfortable at all the wrong moments." - Fionnuala Halligan

Asia Pacific Arts: "There's a twist towards the end, but by then you'll wish the movie was over." - William Hong

Frustrated blogger: "fkllllllllllllllllllllljjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjkkkkk" - M.D. Caigoy

Quote used on Dim Sum Funeral promotional fliers: "This could be the next SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE." - Amy Stoody, KNX 1070 News Radio, Los Angeles

Okay, maybe we're still waiting for the first great dim sum movie moment. Have you seen a great movie where food and life are a recipe for a wonderful film? Click on the "comment" link below to post your thoughts and read those posted by others, including reviewer Amy Stoody.

Hungry is the Cow

The Hungry Cow is a Singapore based blog about great food -- and those who eat it. Check out the snap shot of why dim sum has sum-thing for everyone.