Reviews of my adventure in Texas were queuing up for a spare moment. And before a moment can be spared, I am now hanging in Scottsdale, AZ. Sadly, I didn't not have a chance to say farewell to such friendly Texan yelpers... with one awesome Elite in mind: Melody L! Thanks for everything Mel!!
And now for the review. This market is fantastic! The smell? It wouldn't be an Asian market without it. It's a relatively clean market and so well organized -- in sections of nationalities for the most part. You can almost find everything ethnic here and then some. My first, and only visit thus far, took me about 2+hrs. I browsed, studied, absorbed and of course, PURCHASED. I got my Asian necessities, plus packets of goodies to make hush pups, fried catfish, collard greens and the such -- to show you their range of merchandise. (and yes, I miss Big D!) I haven't discovered an "Asian community" and there might not be an accommodating one here. I asked a Vietnamese cashier for recommendations, but I got the feeling she was trying to tell me not to bother. With this market, I might have to commune in the comfort of my own home. Asian cooking anyone?