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...this week a crisp new black-and-white sign appeared, restoring to the corner its rightful title: Frank Cardullo Square...
...throughout Asia this summer, The Good Women of China has been likened in early reviews to Jung Chang's 1991 bestseller Wild Swans. But while Chang's engaging book?covering how three generations of women in her family were affected by China's changing political climate?held a crisp, clear vision, Xue's far broader approach works against it. There's no denying The Good Women of China is an important book, or even that it is essential reading for anyone interested in 20th century Chinese society. At the same time, due to a disjointed structure and heavily depressing narrative...
...sour-smelling wine even less, when compared to the stunningly sweet pastel packaged neatly in a cardboard box and stored safely in the basement refrigerator. I can still picture myself carving into the smooth fudge that formed the outer layer of the cake. The contrast between my crisp white dress, with its eyelet detail and simple lace ribbons, and the mouth-watering brown-black icing made the moment of the incision even more dramatic and appealing. I’d waited all day for a wedge of my celebratory sustenance. Size most certainly does matter: Sliver, slice, piece, wedge...
...ingredients. And as fun as it may seem, you should try a lot of beers. It is extremely educational.” You can sample a wide variety of Hutchinson’s own concoctions at Rock Bottom, where his classic Lumpy Dog Light Lager, a crisp, golden-colored beer, and Double Barrel IPA, a bitter brew with a malt flavor, are always on tap along with a rotation of seasonal favorites. Stop by for some advice and maybe even some free raw ingredients, as Hutchinson is willing to help out beginners. All necessary ingredients can also be purchased...
Main courses were slightly less successful. Pan-roasted monkfish ($17.95) was cooked perfectly, the optimal blend of a crisp exterior with a moist inside. However, its pairing with large cubes of chorizo was heavy-handed and the spicy sausage overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the fish. Seared duck breast ($16.95) was distinctly disappointing. The slices of meat were cooked inconsistently, ranging from medium rare to a dry, grayish well-done. The kitchen had overly reduced the pomegranate glaze coating the duck, resulting in a sickly-sweet concoction tasting faintly of Robitussin...