Oh Happy Day August 2, 2010

Tonight I was taken out to dinner by the parents of two of my students. I was thrilled to be learning that we would be having hotpot, as you know from my limerick I am a big fan of this meal. One of the families lived in New York for two years and so we are always talking about China vs. the US on many different subjects (as long as they aren’t too serious) and it is pretty fascinating to get her opinion of the US, as I am sure it is for her to hear my perception of China. I asked her if when she was in the States she was able to find hotpot anywhere thinking perhaps Chinatown might have some. Disappointingly she informed me that no, they did not find any. Damn. However the other mom told me that “Little Sheep” (a hotpot chain) was international now and had locations in the US. First thing I did when returning from dinner? Sit down at my computer and check it out, oh happy day! There are not any in SF, but Union City and San Mateo are the proud cities to have a Happy Sheep restaurant. As I have eaten at this chain a couple of times and found it to be pretty good I am very excited! Who is in for a night of great REAL Chinese eating? I really hope the complimentary manicure at the front is available in California as well as Beijing.

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