Last night I had the strangest dream. I dreamed of the most delicious and authentic Chinese meal. Some of my closest friends in the world were there. A world-renowned food reporter was there too. Jennifer Lopez provided the entertainment. And even someone I hadn’t seen in over 40 years from my days at Camp Boiberik was there too. What a ...
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The Great Wall’s Super Secret Soup Menu
The Super Secret Soup Menu at the Great Wall Chinese take-out restaurant in Garden City is where you'll find some delectable meals. But is it the best soup?
Read More »[REVIEW] PINE COURT CHINESE BISTRO, LITTLE NECK
On December 23rd, the Quest ended up at Pine Court Chinese Bistro located at 249-32 Horace Harding Expressway, in Little Neck for our 26th restaurant review. I have to say this was our most convenient dinner with our “Happy Hour” meeting place, liquor store (BYOB), Pine Court, and Carvel all within one half block. Although the place looked like it ...
Read More »[REVIEW] Pine Court Chinese Bistro, Little Neck
Hitting the Superfecta in Little Neck It takes four things to perfectly align to hit a Superfecta. And on this Erev Christmas Eve we hit all four ALL on one block in Little Neck! Our Quest this evening took us to Pine Court Chinese Bistro, which by the name doesn’t at all appear to be an authentic Chinese restaurant. Such an ...
Read More »[REVIEW] Ancient Ginger, St. James
Stop the Presses!!! In a day that will go down in the famed annals of The Chinese Quest when our story is completely written one day (what a play on words!), The Chinese Quest had the great pleasure, and honor, of being joined this evening by Long Island’s premier Food Reporter, Newsday’s Erica Marcus. The setting for this evening’s Quest ...
Read More »The Mee’s and Me go to Moonstone
A Different Perspective on Moonstone A View from Inside The Chinese Quest! There’s very little that’s better than going to a good Chinese restaurant, try a bunch of different dishes, laugh a lot, and eat some delicious food. While the recently opened Moonstone (located on Northern Blvd in Great Neck on the site of the former Harvest Buffet) is certainly ...
Read More »[REVIEW] Moonstone, Great Neck
Mission Accomplished! For months, the Mee’s have been seeking a new favorite restaurant on Long Island. And tonight, we found Nirvana. Moonstone, a recently opened authentic Chinese restaurant in Great Neck (oh so close to the Queens border) at 14 Northern Boulevard. Moonstone replaced the old Harvest Buffet. The Mee’s never had the pleasure of, or lack thereof, that experience, ...
Read More »Recipe for Chop Suey
Here is an easy, and versatile recipe for chop suey. Include any meat, or not if your vegetarian. You're only limited by your imagination. Click to enjoy!
Read More »[Soloview] Review of Tang’s Kitchen, Lindenhurst, NY
One Mee's review of Tang's Kitchen in Lindenhurst, NY. We enjoyed a Father's Day treat. Please read our review and let Mee know if you agree!
Read More »Dumplings (Wontons) Geography Lesson
Dumplings on my Mind Class is now in session. A Chinese dumpling, or a wonton, is a staple food popular throughout China. Dumplings were likely introduced to the West by early settlers in Chinatown, who came primarily from the Cantonese-speaking coastal cities in Southern China. It seems like I’ve got dumplings on the brain as it’s the second time in ...
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