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.

Dallas Does Dim Sum

The exterior isn't anything to write home about(what dim sum restaurant is?), but Dallas Texans love Kirwin Court  -- at least according to the reviews.  See for yourself.

When in Waldo...

This has little to do with dim sum, but is a special, acquired taste nevertheless. If you're ever in Ohio and are looking for original, downhome pub food -- specifically the bologna kind, check out the G&R Tavern.

Dim Sum Down Home

When you just can't find great dim sum out, have no time to prepare it from scratch, you still can satisfy your "fix". Trader Joe's offers a great selection of frozen dim sum selections -- steamed in minutes and served. Last night friends prepared chicken siu mai and served it with sauteed onions, cabbage and apples. Mark it down -- delicious! Share your quick solutions to a dim sum fix.