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On Thu, 4 Nov 2010 07:02:48 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags wrote:

> On Nov 4, 6:49*am, George > wrote:
>> On 11/4/2010 8:39 AM, Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>>
>>> Steve wrote:

>>
>>>> I have never seen anything beyond fried banana or [often complimentary]
>>>> orange slices in any Chinese restaurant.

>>
>>>> I suppose in Sheldon's Reality they all have a dessert cart full of
>>>> French pastries and confections.

>>
>>>> IOW: you're full of shit.

>>
>>> In Auburn, Maine, I used to frequent a Chinese restaurant which had
>>> profiteroles on the menu. You could have them either with vanilla or ginger
>>> ice cream.

>>
>>> But places like that are few and far between.

>>
>>> Bob

>>
>> Sure, there are any number of non-traditional permutations including
>> those Chinese buffet places that have sprung up all over the place that
>> have tater tots and cheap pizza in addition to the trays of industrial
>> Chinese food. Thats fine but anyone who knows anything about Asian
>> cuisine knows that the concept of appetizers or desserts isn't part of a
>> meal and wouldn't even note the absence of appetizers or desserts on an
>> Asian restaurant menu.
>>
>> And if commenting on Korean dishes they would also know that the stew
>> dish for example is a meal because it would include a bowl of rice and
>> banchan. Give me that and some tea and I am full.

>
> I found an Urbanspoon review.
>
> http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/88/15290...ant-Bellingham
>
> I'm going to make a visit soon and I'll let you guys know my
> thoughts. I'm not a Korean expert so
> I'll take your comments as guidance.


i like the korean broiled meat dishes. if you're hesitant about the
cuisine, they would not be too 'foreign' and they are usually quite good.

your pal,
blake