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| - January 1st...our first dinner of the new year with good friends at Mr. Chow?...well...that didn't really have me excited after reading all those 2-3 stars reviews, but I was hopeful, cheerful, and ever-present to the moment at hand.
White walls and a white ceiling frame the huge white object hanging overhead...that's the UFO everyone is talking about...I was told that Mr. Chow is quite the art enthusiastist and had this piece commissioned to entertain his guests...this piece that opens up from time to time with all different lights filling the white canvas.
Six of us opted for the Beijing Duck ($78 per person w/ min. 3 guests) from their Semi Prix Fixe...it is a three course dinner with table side carving of the roasted Beijing Duck. We choose to pick four first course items: Lobster Shumai, Shanghai Little Dragon, Salt & Pepper Prawns, and Mr. Chow Spareribs and four "of course" items: Steamed Sea Bass, Green Prawns, Fiery Beef, and Duck...also we ordered Sautéed Baby Bok Choy, Mixed Vegetables, and Shrimp Fried Rice by request.
One of our friends loves Peking Duck...I am not a Duck lover and it wasn't the best I have had...but table side carving made a scene for us to enjoy. All the dishes I had were good but not the best...service was excellent...as if there are more servers than patrons, which shows their efforts to be attentive in every way.
To get to Mr. Chow was rather stressful for me because of the smoky air throughout the rather long walk through the casino...walking back after dinner provided more of the same. Needless to say, at the end of the evening, I smelt like I had chain-smoked my way through a package of cigarettes.
Would I go back on an invitation of good friends?...yes, would I pick up the phone and make a reservation for myself?...no.
Now I can say I've been to Mr. Chow, which is clearly loved by lots of people...as evidenced by the packed tables and crowds waiting to be seated in the lounge. In conclusion, it was a great way to start 2017...amazing friends...my true love...and Mr. Chow. What else can a girl ask for?
- 2017 Review #2 -
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