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You, You, You! 04/22/2010
 
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about a year or so ago I read this article, about a little known culinary treasure, that lay within our grasp...[read on]
 
 
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Many times in my life, I have craved nothing more than a good burger and a Belgium waffle on a stick.  Okay, maybe not on a stick, but after experiencing the joy of Waffei’s 2rmb sugar/syrup-infused waffles…..I AM HOOKED!...[read on]

 
 
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The rumors have been abound for years.  Urban legends of trips to Shanghai and Shenzhen, dining on a pizza with flavors non conforming to the chinese pallet.  A pizza that when eaten eyes closed, might evoke a sense of calm, of peace, of home. 

The legend is true.  Such a pizza does exist within the the walls of the middle kingdom, and now, also in Chongqing.  Papa John's(棒约翰) opened their first CQ location last week at Wan Da plaza in Nan ping.  And though the prices a bit high(130rmb for 14 inch), the pizza is GUUUUUUUUU.  And for anyone who's rendezvoused with the big papa before will be happy to hear that, as always, your pizza comes accompanied with garlic sauce and peperoncinis.  Now I don't know about y'all, but thats enough to make me want to throw my hand in the air regardless of the fact that i'm not a true player.

address: 重庆南坪万达广场

sidewalkspew
 
 
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any one who's been a fan of cqscene for a while probably noticed last spring, that I have an affinity for the sweet, circular fried batter that we call doughnuts.  So much so, that I am now dedicating my second post to the subject matter. 

I have come across yet another legitimate example of what a doughnut ought to be, here in Chongqing(presumably throughout China).  This time it comes from the fine folks at Qin Yuan bakery who have recently introduced a sugar sprinkled specimen that, though not excellent, could hold its own anywhere from here to Baghdad (traveling eastward). 
Though not all of the Qin Yuan location carry them, most of the bigger ones do, and at a mere 1.5 RMB you cant go wrong. 

                                                                                                                                sidewalkspew
 
 
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da li shao kao is definitely a place you need to find your self at some point and time while your in CQ, right outside ci qi kou in shapingba by the guys that nagg you to rent a bike, is the food  from the south of the clouds province,  known for its specialty herbs and beautiful scenery. Now like most shao kao places that cook it for you, here you can experience the pleasure of grilling the food yourself while drink some old mountain city beer or bai jiu if you prefer. I personally have been known to douse my food with a bit a brew on the grilling plate , and for those who really are not the biggest fans of that gourmet powder well you can regulate that so called gourmetness....

If you find yourself there on a Thursday you can continue the evening and boogie on with a reggae woman click for details.

PRICE RANGE: 2-20 per plate
 
 
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As much as i love da pan ji, gong bao ji ding and the ever so good xin jiang ban mian. There is nothing and i mean nothing like the sweet satisfaction of stuffing your face into a half pound of pure minced beef cooked medium well surrounded by fresh lettuce, red onion, tomato and relishhhh, bathed in a healthy serving of mustard and ketchup, with the extra ketchup for the the double  dipps 'ahhhhh'. Ohh! lets not forget the thick fresh cut wedge fries that are the size of Chinese roaches " BIIIIGGG, " AND ITS UNDER 50 RMB. So in the words of  Senator  Clay Davis of Maryland," SHEEEEEEEEEEIIT....."  this burger is definitely worth buying flowers for. and you can find her on the 6th floor of da du hui plaza in jie fang bei across the new york new york building.

Dont forget your flowers, cause she is a beauty!!!

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