Between the Lines: Adventurous Dining Elaine OTDM Charton

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Adventurous Dining

DIM-SUM

One of my favorite cuisines is Chinese. It’s a culture and a food that is near and dear to both my husband and myself.

It’s where we went on our first date and what we usually have on our anniversary. He introduced me to the concept of Dim-Sum, which means “a bit of heart”.

Most major cities have a Chinese community and where there is such a community you are bound to find a dim-sum restaurant. The food is served in small portions and will include fish, meat, rice, fruit and other deserts.

Many families will gather at these restaurants on Sunday mornings as a way to reconnect. You will see huge round tables filled with grandparents, parents, children and grandchildren spending time together. Dim sum is usually served with tea.

When we lived in New Jersey, once a month, sometime more, we would take the train into New York City’s Chinatown. Here we would meet my in=laws and usually 2-4 friends and indulge in this delight.

There is something for everyone. For the not to adventurous, there are various type of dumplings, fried or steamed as well as egg rolls and spring rolls. There may also be noodle dishes or my nieces favorite, sticky rice.

For the adventurous, there is such things as chicken feet, squid, Taro or turnip cakes. These are just a few dishes found in a dim sum restaurant, there may be more. If you want more information check out the Hong Kong Tourism Board site

While this is probably more extensive than most restaurants you may find, it is a good research site. Especially if you are doing research for your writing.

Imagine, a hero and heroine meeting for the first time in a dim sum restaurant. Getting to know each other as they explore new foods. I can’t think of a better place to begin a romance.

Elaine Charton
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