I like to save money. But I also like to eat good food. Solution? Eat for free on Stern’s budget! As cohort leader, I have the freedom to choose what kind of events to spend my allocated budget on (with suggestions from cohort members, of course ;D). Since many restaurants in New York City have been extending their Restaurant Week menus, I chose to dine at China Grill, an Asian Fusion restaurant located near the famous 53rd and 6th chicken & rice stand.
China Grill serves family-style, so the dishes are portioned according to party size. Since we had 11 guests in our party, we got to choose 4 appetizers, 6 entrees, and 4 desserts. We basically got to try everything on the lunch menu that didn’t involve paying extra. The menu looked uber cool, so naturally I took a picture of it. The other guests at my half of the table had to get used to restraining themselves from the food until I took my pictures. =3
My eyes widened as soon as the appetizers started rolling out on huge platters. Oh the size and the variety! My favorite had to be the Crackling Calamari Salad, which was dressed perfectly with the lime miso dressing.
In a close second were the Lamb Spare Ribs, which had a sweet plum & sesame glaze brushed on top.
The Spicy Beef & Scallion Dumplings were tasty too when dipped in the soy ginger sauce.
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I've been told that a certain smile breaks across my face whenever the subject of food is brought up, a smile that radiates the purest forms of delight and happiness. Food transcends beyond the smell and taste of what's presented in front of me; it's an experience to be enjoyed, indulged, shared with those I love. Working and living in NYC continually opens culinary doors, from hole-in-the-walls to upscale (even stuffy) dining. I never take any morsel of food for granted, and I'm often THAT girl at the table found licking her plate at the end of the meal.
