NYC Duers - who's up for an Easter afternoon Dim Sum eat-fest?

[Rabrrrrrr]

With Pagerbear and me?

I'm thinking 2:30 pm, and I know a great dim sum place in Chinatown on Mott Street, but I can't remember the name or the address, so I'll find out what it is and let people know.

But sign in here if you're up for it!

PagerBear - does 2:30 pm work for you? It's the earliest I can do, but I know you have two services in CT to do.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Is that the Nam Wah Tea House?

Used to go there all the time. Loved the place.

But, I probably have to work Sunday.

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. I dno't think that's the name - it's not a tea house

Just a wonderfully authentic anc cheap bare-bones Chinese restaurant with incredible food. :-)

[TreasonousBastard]

6. Nam Wah isn't a teahouse either...

just the best dimsum outside of Beijing.

[Rabrrrrrr]

7. Well, then, it's possible that's where it is

:-)

I've been going to this restaurant for years and only know it by sight. I've never actually bothered to look at the name. Only restaurant I frequent for which I never learned the name.

[TreasonousBastard]

13. Well, you're gonna find out for sure...

and I'll see if I can sneak over the river for a while Sunday.

:party:

[pagerbear]

2. The time is just fine, but does it have to be dim sum?

Not that I object to dim sum, mind you. Some of my best friends eat dim sum! I haven't a prejudiced bone in my body as far as food goes!

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. Doesn't have to be - thought you felt dim sum was okay

in the other thread. I'm good for something else. Whatcha got in mind?

[pagerbear]

5. I was thinking brunchish, but dim sum is OK too

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. If you're sure you're okay with dim sum,

I'd rather keep it at that - I'm itching for dumplings and roast duck, and also it precludes the usual end-of-dinner "who owes what" nightmare that I hate, especially in larger groups. Nice and easy division of the bill into equal portions, just as the food was divvied up equally. :-)

Yum!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. we should go to 7A

they have great brunch and very cute boys/girls and it lasts till 5

[pagerbear]

15. Where is that?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

16. avenua A and seventh street

[BurtWorm]

8. Maybe! I'll see if the fam is up for that.

:9

PM me with details when they're firmer, 'kay?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

10. yes...

[Rabrrrrrr]

11. Cool! I didn't realize you were in NY!

Is your partner coming along, too?

[La Lioness Priyanka]

17. if we go

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. Bummer...now I am craving...and I'm too far away.

:cry: Have some for me.

[MissMillie]

18. me too!

Of course right now, I want everything edible.

[sir_captain]

19. I recommend

Harmony Garden, about half a block north of canal on mott st. it's on the east side of the street, and has a big green awning.

best most authentic dim sum in chinatown, in my half-cantonese opinion, and super cheap. you'll be stuffed easily for under $10 each.

[President Jesus]

20. if it's nyc and dim sum, you MUST go to Golden Unicorn

...on East Broadway. No substitute.

Would love to join, but have to do the 'Jesus thing' with in-laws.

:(

[sir_captain]

21. do you really like golden unicorn?

it's so much more expensive....

anyway, i'm always suspicious of chinese restaurants with too many white people in them ;-)

[Rabrrrrrr]

22. Yes, an excellent rule indeed

More white people than Chinese, avoid like plague. ESPECIALLY if it's in Chinatown!

[sir_captain]

23. good to hear some agreement on this!

nothing against golden unicorn...i've just never been that enamored with it, and because it's the highest rated chinese restaurant in Zagats, it attracts a very, well...non-chinese...crowd.

[Rabrrrrrr]

24. Okay, I have the restaurant - Mandarin Court, 61 Mott Street

It's called Mandarin Court, and it's at 61 Mott Street. half a block south of Canal Street, just a few doors down from Ten Ren Tea.

Please confirm if you will come, and we can start PMing cell phone numbers back and forth. I don't want to do this unless I have firm commitments from people, because I don't want to show up there and end up eating alone. :-)

So let me know, and if there is still an issue about the restaurant, I am flexible to go elsewhere and we can debate amongst those who are committed to eating a meal together. But I'm not gonna debate restaurants with people who aren't willing to commit to dining together.

Hoping for a few good people! Chime in.

[pagerbear]

25. I'm in!

2:30 you said?

[Rabrrrrrr]

26. Yep, 2:30 pm.

Let's meet outside. I'll figure out something that is quite obvious as a marker, and post it later in this thread. I'd bring a DU bumpersticker, but it's stuck to my laptop. Maybe I'll make a sign.

Let me think on it. ;-)

[pagerbear]

27. Well, since my avatar is a picture of me

and a link to my web site (www.pagerbear.com) is in my profile, folks should be able to recognize me. I'll be the cute one.

[Rabrrrrrr]

28. That will make it much easier!

I think I can recignize you then, at least. :-)

[Rabrrrrrr]

29. kickin' for the Saturday crowd

[Rabrrrrrr]

30. Kicking again for the Saturday afternoon crowd

[pagerbear]

31. Who's in so far?

Is it just me and you, Rabrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr?

[Rabrrrrrr]

34. So far, just you and me

haven't heard from the others who had expressed interest before.

[TreasonousBastard]

39. OK, I'm in...

but there's still a small chance I'll have to work.

Small chance, but a chance. I'm on call, but nothing should be happening tomorrow.

(Just hope the tunnel traffic isn't a killer-- I'd usually take the train, but it's a long story why I need the car, being on call and all)

[La Lioness Priyanka]

37. me too

[rbnyc]

32. Darn!

I have to go to the in-laws on Long Island. Oh Well. I hope ya'll have a great time.

[mosin]

33. Dim Sum in Wyoming

I miss good dim sum. It is very hard to find good dim sum in Wyoming. :(

[La Lioness Priyanka]

38. welcome to DU mosin

sorry you dont have good dimsum :)

[Rabrrrrrr]

35. one more kick before I head out for the evening

I won't be checking in again until way late tonight

[pagerbear]

40. Way late, eh?

Are you going out and being naughty on the night of the Easter Vigil?

[Rabrrrrrr]

41. Hehheh - no, my usual boring (though I find it exciting) Saturday

evening of hanging out at the lincoln center B&N until it closes, reading books and drinking coffee for 5 or so hours, and then taking a slow walk home (actually, I only walk up to 116th street, and take the subway the last few blocks, because I don't like broadway late at night between 125 and 135 - lots of unlit areas, etc.).

Tonight, I didn't take the walk though, since I walked TO B&N. :-)

[Renew Deal]

36. I wish I could.

I will be eating lamb with the family.

[Rabrrrrrr]

42. Okey dokey - I've PMed everyone with my cell phone number,

and I have some of yours, so we should be all set!

If anyone is planning to go, you have until tomorrow morning to let me know, or else show up at the restaurant at 2:30. But remember, if we don't know you're coming and you are late, we'll be heading inside and will be eating, and you may very well have no space at the table with us. Just a warning!