Author Archives: rundlea

Gothamist seems to have gone mad for Dumplings

Posted on August 13, 2014 by rundlea

The Gothamist, which runs a series of city specific blogs, seems to have gone mad for dumplings this summer, they put out dumpling related list-icles across almost of their outlets. Gothamist:  The 8 Best Chinese Dumplings in NYC LAist:  The Best … Continue reading →

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Ingredient Hunt: pulled pork at Scott’s B.B.Q.

Posted on August 4, 2014 by rundlea

My recipe for Kimchi & Pulled Pork Dumplings works best with Eastern North Carolina pulled pork. While Central and Western NC styles use a tomato based sauce and slow cook the shoulder cut of the hog, Eastern style BBQ uses … Continue reading →

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Jado Sushi Harlem, New York, NY

Posted on July 28, 2014 by rundlea

The wave of gentrification that has swept through South Harlem has brought luxury condos, interesting bistros and celebrity chefs. Unfortunately it has not added to the dumpling eating opportunities in Harlem.  Jado Sushi Harlem, is a case in point, it … Continue reading →

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Uncle Vanya’s Cafe, Hell’s Kitchen, NY

Posted on July 21, 2014 by rundlea

Since 1991 Uncle Vanya’s Cafe has been Hell’s Kitchen’s home for Russian comfort food.  Vanya’s is a cozy spot on West 54th Street whose interior resembles a small rustic chalet or lodge.  Back in the day I lived around the … Continue reading →

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Banh Mi Saigon is coming back!, Northampton, MA

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rundlea

Banh Mi Saigon is the one non-dumpling vending restaurant I write about, as the name suggests they make Banh Mi sandwiches, and they are amazing.  Until a fire wiped out the strip mall that housed them, they were the best Vietnamese … Continue reading →

Posted in Vegan, Vegetarian, Vietnamese | 2 Comments

Windsor Dim Sum Cafe, Boston, MA

Posted on July 7, 2014 by rundlea

The reviews on Yelp indicate that Windsor Dim Sum Cafe is the best Dim Sum house in Boston’s Chinatown, and my informal polling of people on the street in Chinatown seems to back that up.  The Windsor doesn’t provide the … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Buns, Dim Sum, Pork, Shrimp, Soup Dumpling, Steamed | 1 Comment

Ollie’s, New York NY

Posted on June 30, 2014 by rundlea

Locally known as “Oillie’s”, the Manhattan mini-chain Ollie’s has been serving up Sichuan inspired American-Chinese food to West-siders for 25 years.  I recently noticed that the 116th street Columbia University location had a poster in the window advertising that they … Continue reading →

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Xi’an Famous Foods, New York, NY

Posted on June 22, 2014 by rundlea

I really like the boiled lamb dumplings that are indigenous to western China and the city of Xi’an. New York’s Xi’an Famous Foods chain-lette got its start as a ten seat noodle bar in the Golden Shopping Mall basement food … Continue reading →

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Ping Pong Dim Sum, Washington, DC

Posted on June 16, 2014 by rundlea

I hear you can get excellent Asian food in the surrounding suburbs but in D.C. proper I have come to expect the worst, with the low point being the time I opened a dumpling steamer to find a cockroach stuck … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Steamed Little Buns Ramen, New York, NY

Posted on June 9, 2014 by rundlea

As a huge fan of Kung Fu movies I was predisposed to like Kung Fu Steamed Little Buns Ramen just based on the name and before I ever read the strong review in the New York Times.  Thankfully all of my … Continue reading →

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