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  • Myers+Chang Dim Sum Brunch

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    Myers+Chang seemed like a great destination on a Sunday when we needed a good, long walk and wanted to enjoy some small plates of delicious stuff. We arrived near the end of the lunch rush, waited a few minutes, and got a corner table by the patio. 

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    We settled in with a lovely glass of sparkling rosé and took turns adding items to our menu.

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    You'll see these sturdy, wind resistant champagne flutes showing up in our sparking wine and roof deck dining posts because, thanks to the great customer service provided by M+C GM Scott, we were able to purchase some.

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    We nibbled our way through the Fresh Rolls, Dan Dan Noodles, Wok-Roasted Lemongrass Mussels, Wok Charred Brussels with Caramelized Onions and Bacon, and Thai Ginger Chicken with Rice Vermicelli.

    Ed loved our server's offer of grilled bread to soak up the luscious sauce left, after the mussels were gone. If we hadn't been so full, we might have ordered a second round of those!

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    Details:

    Myers+Chang

    1145 Washington Street,

    Boston, MA 02118 (map & reviews)

    (617) 542-5200
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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Ed Cherubino  

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  • Mary Chung Dun Dun Noodle Craving– Satisfied!

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    All you have to say is Mary Chung and Penny starts craving Dun Dun Noodles. (The noodles are hiding under all that lovely, spicy topping in the photo above.)

    Last week, the crew over on Boston Chowhound began a discussion of Chinese and Chinese-American food, so of course Mary Chung was included. That was enough to put it on our lunch list. We arrived at 12:30 pm and had to wait a few minutes for a table. It's good to see an old favorite still filling the seats on a Thursday afternoon.

    We're convinced that the Sichuan pepper in those Dun Dun noodles is addictive. It numbs your mouth just enough to make you receptive to the chili oil and other heat-makers in the dish. You have to make yourself stop reaching for the noodle bowl so you can try the other dishes on the table. 

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    In our case, this included one of the daily specials, this wonderful, fresh, crisp plate of aspargus and pork. While the printed menu is giant, always check the daily specials taped to the register area up front. 

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    And, we did have to take home the leftovers because we couldn't resist starting with the pan fried Peking ravioli.  

    This Central Square, Cambridge institution has been delivering great Chinese food for years. Reviewers mention that it's been around since the early 1980s. And, this is a perfect place to gather a group and fill one of the big round tables with shared food. 

    Do you have a favorite Mary Chung menu item? Please tell us, we want to get out of our ordering rut and work our way through the menu!

    Tips:

    • Check those specials.
    • They do a type of Dim Sum on weekends.
    • You can reserve a table for a group, and if you want it on a weekend, call early.
    • Order rice if you want it.
    • They only take cash so come prepared.
    • They do serve beer and wine, but somehow the pots of tea they put on the table seem perfect with the food.

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    Details:

    Mary Chung Restaurant

    464 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4132 (map & reviews)

    (617) 864-1991

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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