Hey there, folks. Guest blogger here. It's the editor. You know, the guy who chirps pithy, yet spectacularly irrelevant input [in brackets].
Wanted to detail a wonderful birthday meal that came a day early for Chef Jacquie, who of course will be working on her birthday (today) for a client, incidentally one of the first attorneys for Facebook. Goes without saying: please click the ad links, visit a sponsor, like the blogs, share them, spread them far and wide, and thank you so much. It comes out to literally dollars of revenue. Lamborghinis on layaway. But I digress. Won't lie. Jacquie spoils me with food that makes it difficult for restaurants to impress. Often we visit a place that has high marks from the San Francisco Chronicle, yet find ourselves looking at each other like a deer staring at an oncoming truck, eyes screaming, "Meh." China Live (644 Broadway), the brainchild of George Chen, is a 30,000-square-foot "education in Chinese cuisine" in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. Sporting everything from a retail store to a bakery, high-end bourbon bar, demonstration kitchen, flower mart, and multiple restaurants, it's the polar opposite of meh. For our midday meal we sampled a wide array of their sophisticated–this isn't your grandma's Chinese takeout–dishes. Mostly smaller starters, but we did partake in the highly recommended Crackling Skin Cantonese Fragrant Garlic Chicken, which did not disappoint. Gorgeous.
However, the starters-appetizers stole the show. Am not just saying that because we enjoyed a Szechaun Starlet* during.
Below, Kurobuta Pork Char Siu with Hot Mustard. Food porn that tasted as good as it looked.
Shan Dong Shui Jiao "Water Dumplings" (Chive and Pork) with Dipping Sauce.
The favorite, Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Spring Handrolls with Dual Dipping Sauce. Am considering driving back to San Francisco to order about 400 of these for Sunday's Super Bowl. Again, please like, share, and click those ads. [deadpan-face emoji]
Not pictured, we also had some lovely Peking Duck in Sesame Pockets with Kumquat Glaze and Traditional Condiments. We couldn't get a picture because the kumquats refused to sign the appropriate model release form.
Silliness aside, it's always special to share amazing food with someone who truly knows something about amazing food. Chef, I love you, and your short arms (#selfieproblems). Happy birthday. By the way, she is 27.
*Szechaun Starlet: Black Tea-infused Angel's Envy Bourbon, Cardamaro Amaro, Campari, Szechuan Peppercorn Bitters and a splash of bubbles
PS: Hey, the dog writes, too. Marlowe, you're hired. You also look especially cute as a UPS driver. (www.moveablefeast.me/blog/mini-butterscotch-apples) PPS: A year ago, she made her own chocolate birthday cake. Because she was tired of cakes that looked better than they tasted. (www.moveablefeast.me/blog/happy-birthday-to-me-chocolate-cake-and-chocolate-sour-cream-frosting) PPPS: Plans are in place to relaunch this blog in a newer format, where we may or may not start including subjects outside of the regular recipes. This originated out of a sole proprietership business that Chef Jacquie built, which is a big part of the story. So we're considering the occasional foray into the business-side, or an occasional restaurant-meal review. We're an open book, so please comment below on what you would like to see in the future. And again, thank you.
12 Comments
Sharon
2/2/2019 11:08:08 am
Fantastic job !
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Denise
2/2/2019 11:14:42 am
Happy Birthday chef Jacquie!
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/2/2019 11:39:59 am
Thank you Sharon! It was a fun lunch with the BF. Great to be in the city even for a short time.
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/2/2019 11:43:16 am
Thank you for the birthday wishes Denise! Last year's cake was to die for. I'm tempted to make it again.....today, in fact :-). The BF really out did himself this year. It was a fantastic day in the city. Rejuvenates my soul, so I can work today. Thank you for your support, encouragement and being a loyal follower. xoxo
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Kim
2/2/2019 12:36:40 pm
HaPpY BiRtHdAy JaCqUiE!
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Dena Steinbacher
2/2/2019 12:51:53 pm
Happiest Birthday to a wonderful person with the best family. Mwaaaa
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Heidi
2/2/2019 12:55:56 pm
Happy Birthday Chef Jacquie!!!!! That birthday dinner looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing your blog 2019! Love and adore you and glad to see you have the perfect Birthday in SF:)
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/2/2019 03:04:44 pm
Thank you Dena! Love you right back! xo
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/2/2019 03:06:19 pm
Thank you Heidi!!! It was amazing and perfect! Thank you for your love, support and loyal following. I adore you. xoxoxo
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/2/2019 04:11:04 pm
Thank you Kim! You are so sweet. Thank you for taking the time to read all the posts. You're wonderful!
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Julie Anne Steiner
2/3/2019 03:07:57 pm
Beautiful picture of the two of you! Sounds like a great day / way to celebrate. Love you so much sister of mine.
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Jacqueline Steiner
2/3/2019 03:17:52 pm
Thank you Jules! It was a perfect day. We had so much fun!
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