Daily Rome Shot 1011 – Brooklyn 24/4– Day 2

Nope, not Rome.

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I was out with priest friends in deepest Queens last night for Chinese food, which is plentifully lacking in Rome.  Good Chinese that is.  We had a little group that would meet at a place where, after they got to know us and with a little encouragement and forewarning, would give us the real thing rather than what is usually served in Italy.  Anyway, no problem with that in Queens.

First things first.  Xiao long bao aka Shanghai soup dumplings.

I used to go to a place, often, not too far from LGA, called Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao.  The logo was great.  They had about the best XLB I’ve ever had.  Then COVID Theatre struck and they turned over, redecorated in the most appalling taste, added deeply stupid items like chocolate XLB and ruined the menu while providing mediocre food with a hint of undeserved pretention.  I mourn the loss of the old place.

Really spicy hot cumin lamb.  Not as good as China Cafe on 37th, but satisfying.  I did feel a bit for my dining companions.  Until the capsicum did its thing, they endured with a measure of surprise.

Eggplant with garlic sauce was a hit.  It had some sweetness.  I suspect the addition of a little honey.

Singapore noodles.  I was underwhelmed.  This needed more “goodies” in it.

Twice cooked pork.  On the salty side, but a true and pleasing contrast to the sweetness of the eggplant.

You can see an edge of the chicken with vegetables.

Nice people! Great service!

A nice supper with great conversation.  It was nice to have a change of palate.

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I have to brag a little.   I had an online game against one of the chess.com 2000 rated bots.  This is what happened.

1. e4 c6 2. d4 d5 3. e5 Bf5 4. Be2 e6 5. Nf3 Nd7 6. Nbd2 h5 7. c3 g5 8. h3 f6 $2 9. Nf1 $9 h4 $2 10. exf6 Qxf6 $6 11. Bxg5 Qg7 12. Ne3 $6 Be7 13. Bf4 O-O-O $4 14. Qa4 Ngf6 $2 15. Qxc6+ $3 bxc6 16. Ba6# 1-0

I must say that I am a little proud of that clearance sac.

Meanwhile, try this.  Black to move and mate in 3.  Be careful!

NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.

Thank you, Lord, for this day.  Thank you for yesterday.  Thank you for so many good people in my life.  Pour your blessings upon them.