Dim Sum

I grew up eating Dim Sum and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the aromatic and complex was right, fermented black bean was handled the way it should be. communal sharing at the table is culturally central. Growing up it was alway…

I spent three months trying every version of Dim Sum I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled Shaoxing wine with genuine knowledge and the aromatic and complex result was noticeably superior. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools w…