Joe is currently the dish washer/food prep dude on a show called Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn. He works with Calder and Micheli – they became fast friends and the four of us went on a food tour to see what Brooklyn China Town’s food scene is all about, otherwise known as Sunset Park. The two of them were familiar with the area and had places in mind. Compared to Park Slope, it’s a whole different world there. It’s easy to forget how close in proximity we are to so many different cultures until you quickly transplant yourself into the next neighborhood.
It was a seriously rainy night, so we drove the 20-or-so odd blocks, found parking and ran into a dumpling shop. Super small, one guy behind the counter and worth your money. 6 dumplings for $1.00. We had a 6pk of Tecate, mixed sriracha and soy sauce together and killed those dumplings (they were pork, and delicious.)
pulling the noodles from your table. Looks like huge pieces of taffy, the guy rips it and beats it …it’s very impressive. We shared a few dishes and I’m not totally sure what was in them. All I can remember is brains, tendons, feet, guts, and etc, etc. It grossed me out a little but I tried it all. I might never eat that again though.
Then, full blown dinner at Pacificana. This place was huge. We walked up and were greeted by about 6 people in full uniform! It’s a fine establishment, ornate, professional. There were a few families dining and about 60 empty banquet tables.
We ordered a few dishes for the table, and they were all great. Even the cold jellyfish. The texture was so bizarre and it was really cold, mixed with pickled onion. I’m glad I had it but I will probably do without it from here on out.
All in all, we had a really good time but I’ll be honest, I have never felt so bizzare internally. I know we consumed a LOT of food and MSG and I felt swollen everywhere. Such an intense food hangover. We ate strictly veggies for the next few days.
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