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[REVIEW*] You Garden Xiao Long Bao, Bayside, NY

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You Garden Xiao Long Bao, sister Chinese restaurant of Shanghai You Garden Dumpling House in Flushing, opened a few months ago in Bayside. Their reputation certainly preceded them as even at 6:00pm on a Monday night there was half an hour wait to get a table. Was it as good? What was different. Surely you will want to read about our new rating system employing Artificial Intelligence (patent pending). And wait 'til you read what they gave away for FREE!

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CHINESE NAMES FOR THE CHINESE QUEST

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Jenny Jade, author of "Chinese Food at Home", a cookbook of her own Chinese recipes, and a frequent contributor of Chinese recipes to The Chinese Quest, took it upon herself to dub the members of The Chinese Quest with official Mandarin Chinese names.  She was also gracious enough to include the meanings of each name.  Each name was carefully crafted by Jenny to match their personalities and style.  We are honored to dubbed with these names.  It makes us feel Royal.

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The Best Chinese Drinks You Should Try

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China has a rich beverage culture of its own, with all the color, variety and flavor you find in Chinese cooking. Here’s a list of some of the best Chinese drinks that you’ll find as mainstays in bars and fridges all across China. Some of them may seem surprising, but check them all out and you might be surprised how many of them tickle your palette.

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5 Ways to Taste Wine Properly

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Many of us search for definite ways to taste wine in the proper fashion. Guest author Harold Camaya share his expertise with this article on 5 ways to taste wine properly. Take a sip and taste like a pro after reading this article.

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