SB’s Cousin Shirley (actually no relation to him) saves the day a lot. She has been living here for many years, having emigrated to Hong Kong from Vancouver, where her parents had emigrated from Hong Kong. She is a walking atlas of nice places and nice things to do. She also has hiked almost every square inch of the trails and is known to put together wonderful Sunday itineraries ranging from a nice, leisurely hike to that grueling “Welcome to HK, it’s blazing hot, and we’re going from Quarry Bay, up the Dragon’s Back, and into Stanley” hike that had me hobbling for days as my knees screamed in agony. When in need of more reputable arrangements than our favorite hole-in-the-walls we always call on Shoils.
When SB’s parents came into town and we needed to find a last minute restaurant in Causeway Bay we turned to Shoils and she came through with flying colors. We had dinner at Shanghai Lù Yáng Cūn Restaurant at the 11th floor of the World Trade Center (2881-6669). It was the perfect follow up to the greasily delicious Cantonese restaurants, ancient looking yum cha (dim sum) establishments, and obligatory island seafood restaurants that we had been to. Because we are no fools and know how to milk our opportunities, SB and I invited Cousin Shirley to dinner as well. As we had hoped, she quickly took over the “gracious hostess” role with encouragement from us. She ordered most of the food from the menu (thus guaranteeing its tastiness) and even did the majority of the serving and making sure that bowls were always filled. SB and I would begin serving from dishes as they arrived, but Shoils made sure that everything flowed smoothly.
It was also great for SB’s parents to meet her because she and SB have known each other for a long time. They first became good friends back in the mid 1990’s when SB first lived in Hong Kong. They worked together and I suspect she took care of him a lot. SB has a built in device that can find the most capable person in a room so that he can attach himself to him/her and ensure his survival. In return he will eat all your food and keep leaving his belongings behind in your home so he can come back and eat more of your food. Or in my case he will move into your home and leave his belongings all over your room until you finally break down, start organizing his stuff, and agree to keep him. But he will make you laugh and keep a smile on your face.
Mmmm... who doesn't like camphor smoked duck?
crisped rice in tomato sauce
Dessert- fried dough..
with banana on the inside!
When SB’s parents came into town and we needed to find a last minute restaurant in Causeway Bay we turned to Shoils and she came through with flying colors. We had dinner at Shanghai Lù Yáng Cūn Restaurant at the 11th floor of the World Trade Center (2881-6669). It was the perfect follow up to the greasily delicious Cantonese restaurants, ancient looking yum cha (dim sum) establishments, and obligatory island seafood restaurants that we had been to. Because we are no fools and know how to milk our opportunities, SB and I invited Cousin Shirley to dinner as well. As we had hoped, she quickly took over the “gracious hostess” role with encouragement from us. She ordered most of the food from the menu (thus guaranteeing its tastiness) and even did the majority of the serving and making sure that bowls were always filled. SB and I would begin serving from dishes as they arrived, but Shoils made sure that everything flowed smoothly.
It was also great for SB’s parents to meet her because she and SB have known each other for a long time. They first became good friends back in the mid 1990’s when SB first lived in Hong Kong. They worked together and I suspect she took care of him a lot. SB has a built in device that can find the most capable person in a room so that he can attach himself to him/her and ensure his survival. In return he will eat all your food and keep leaving his belongings behind in your home so he can come back and eat more of your food. Or in my case he will move into your home and leave his belongings all over your room until you finally break down, start organizing his stuff, and agree to keep him. But he will make you laugh and keep a smile on your face.
Mmmm... who doesn't like camphor smoked duck?
crisped rice in tomato sauce
Dessert- fried dough..
with banana on the inside!
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