· 2 min
Twelve things to spoon chili oil over that are not noodles
The jar is good on noodles. It is also good on eggs, cheese, ice cream and a few things we had to be talked into trying.
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· 3 min
Why every dish is made to order, even when it slows us down
Steam tables are faster, cheaper and easier. Here is what they cost you, and why we never installed one.
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· 2 min
What makes Hunan cooking different from Szechuan
Both are famous for heat, but they get there in completely different ways. Here is how to tell them apart on a menu.
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