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Curious question: do they teach 'show don't tell' anymore?
I seem to be reading a disproportionate number of stories lately where I've been told everything that's going on, using a character's headspace and thoughts, rather than being shown it in a character's interaction with other people and the universe around her. And it kind of makes me want to rewrite the story to be better...
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I have eaten an awful lot in the last week, thanks to Sydney's Night Noodle Markets, which is full of amazing Asian-esque food.
Granted, I went with a couple of friends on Monday, and am going again with a couple more friends on Thursday, and I went and bought some last night (taking it home in a takeaway container)
Restaurant first in bold, then the dish in italics.
Chat Thai: the sticky mango pudding and the chicken skewer (ya gaang) are both very decently sized.
One Tea Lounge: Peking Duck Waffle Fries (Waffle fries loaded with Shredded duck, housemade spicy hoisin sauce, fried shallots) - scarily delicious.
Montanita: Classic Ceviche (Citrus marinated Fish ‘cooked’ in lime juice with hot peppers and garlic, and then mixed with lime marinated red onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs) - there was a lot of this and it was very good, although the flavours were pretty heavy on the tongue by the end.
Din Tai Fung: Dumpling Box Night Noodle Market Special (Hawaiian, Seafood with Fish Roe & Special Dip, Fried Cream Cheese Wonton, Crispy Peking Duck Roll) - a friend got this box, and while I didn't taste everything, I had the Hawaiian dumpling and I think a Crispy Peking Duck Roll, and it was pretty damn good!
Cloud Thief: Old School Trifecta – Braised Pork Belly, Fried Chicken and Peking Duck Bao, maybe Peking Duck Fries (Crispy fries with shredded Peking duck and Peking duck sauce) - again, I didn't get this, but a friend did, and it looked pretty amazing.
Mamak: Roti Canai Original roti with boneless chicken curry or vegetarian curry - I've eaten at Mamak before, and it's always good food, pretty much no matter what you order.
Hoy Pinoy: Boneless Cebu Lechon (Cebu style roast pork chopped and served on rice with atchara & spiced vinegar) - I really liked this, but it needed more to go with it. Also, I've cooked Cebu lechon (roast pork) before, although it was more Balinese in style, less Philippino. Still good!
Inihaw na baboy (Pork belly skewers with banana ketchup glaze) - delicious! I mixed it with the Cebu Lechon, packed it in a box, took it home, and ate it with some home-cooked vegies.
Gelato Messina - O-Not-Giri (Green tea gelato & pistachio mousse dipped in rice bubbles & white chocolate) - worked really well - the thick casing keeps the gelato from melting, and the nori 'serviette' with which you hold it was neat (if a bit chewy at the end).
That said, there's still half a menu to get through, and I've only been able to get there this week (it's been running for the last fortnight, as well as this week, but ends this Friday), plus it only operates from 5pm onwards, not for lunch.
I went for a walk, but the wind proved problematic for my skirts, so I ended up taking the elevator to the floor six below the one I work on (also owned by the client) and walking up. It was a good walk; I must do that more often...for the seven days that I have left working here.
I seem to be reading a disproportionate number of stories lately where I've been told everything that's going on, using a character's headspace and thoughts, rather than being shown it in a character's interaction with other people and the universe around her. And it kind of makes me want to rewrite the story to be better...
--
I have eaten an awful lot in the last week, thanks to Sydney's Night Noodle Markets, which is full of amazing Asian-esque food.
Granted, I went with a couple of friends on Monday, and am going again with a couple more friends on Thursday, and I went and bought some last night (taking it home in a takeaway container)
Restaurant first in bold, then the dish in italics.
Chat Thai: the sticky mango pudding and the chicken skewer (ya gaang) are both very decently sized.
One Tea Lounge: Peking Duck Waffle Fries (Waffle fries loaded with Shredded duck, housemade spicy hoisin sauce, fried shallots) - scarily delicious.
Montanita: Classic Ceviche (Citrus marinated Fish ‘cooked’ in lime juice with hot peppers and garlic, and then mixed with lime marinated red onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs) - there was a lot of this and it was very good, although the flavours were pretty heavy on the tongue by the end.
Din Tai Fung: Dumpling Box Night Noodle Market Special (Hawaiian, Seafood with Fish Roe & Special Dip, Fried Cream Cheese Wonton, Crispy Peking Duck Roll) - a friend got this box, and while I didn't taste everything, I had the Hawaiian dumpling and I think a Crispy Peking Duck Roll, and it was pretty damn good!
Cloud Thief: Old School Trifecta – Braised Pork Belly, Fried Chicken and Peking Duck Bao, maybe Peking Duck Fries (Crispy fries with shredded Peking duck and Peking duck sauce) - again, I didn't get this, but a friend did, and it looked pretty amazing.
Mamak: Roti Canai Original roti with boneless chicken curry or vegetarian curry - I've eaten at Mamak before, and it's always good food, pretty much no matter what you order.
Hoy Pinoy: Boneless Cebu Lechon (Cebu style roast pork chopped and served on rice with atchara & spiced vinegar) - I really liked this, but it needed more to go with it. Also, I've cooked Cebu lechon (roast pork) before, although it was more Balinese in style, less Philippino. Still good!
Inihaw na baboy (Pork belly skewers with banana ketchup glaze) - delicious! I mixed it with the Cebu Lechon, packed it in a box, took it home, and ate it with some home-cooked vegies.
Gelato Messina - O-Not-Giri (Green tea gelato & pistachio mousse dipped in rice bubbles & white chocolate) - worked really well - the thick casing keeps the gelato from melting, and the nori 'serviette' with which you hold it was neat (if a bit chewy at the end).
That said, there's still half a menu to get through, and I've only been able to get there this week (it's been running for the last fortnight, as well as this week, but ends this Friday), plus it only operates from 5pm onwards, not for lunch.
I went for a walk, but the wind proved problematic for my skirts, so I ended up taking the elevator to the floor six below the one I work on (also owned by the client) and walking up. It was a good walk; I must do that more often...for the seven days that I have left working here.