It's a Small World After All
We may have only moved two blocks away, but turns out we have changed continents in the process. Once you cross from Mulberry Street to Mott Street, beneath Grand, you leave Little Italy and enter Chinatown.
Making Our Money Go Further
Despite the smell, it is actually very handy being so close to all the fresh food markets in Chinatown. Now that we aren't shopping at Wholefoods (expensive but delicious Organic Supermarket) we are actually saving approximately 1/3 in groceries. Last week we purchased oranges, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes, capsicum & celery for the grand total of US $3.40.
And last weekend we discovered a great hangover cure - spicy noodle soup and steamed dumplings at "Excellent Dumpling House" on the corner of Lafayette and Canal Street.
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| Deciding on what to have for lunch is such a difficult decision when the menu is 10 pages long |
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| Like Stewie Griffin, we like it when there are pictures of the food on the menu |
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| Yum! Spicy chicken noodle soup for only $4.95 |
Super-stars of Chinatown
As a way of embracing the culture, Tim & I have taken a keen interest in the singing super-stars of our neighbourhood. These are all genuine performers with upcoming gigs. Now we just have to decide which one to attend.
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| Father's Days concert |
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| This is my absolute fav! He looks like a Wiggle from outer space |
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| Don't be mistaken. These guys are not hairdressers, they are Taiwanese Mandopop rock band FIR. Checkout their smash hit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PqSFtPxVY8 |
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| Our local music and dvd store - most of the selection are non-English speaking artists |
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| Korean karaoke anyone? |
Just because...
We finally found it.... Cool Hwhip. Whilst gently rummaging thru the freezer at a house-party in Brooklyn we stumbled across Cool Whip, as seen in Family Guy. This one is for you Viz.
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| You can't have pie without Cool Hwhip! Watch the full clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lich59xsjik&feature=related |
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| Cool Hwhip - with the emphasis on the hw |