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Grandma's Kitchen's Secret?
So I finally went to Grandma's Kitchen, that little hole-in-the-wall everyone raves about near the hutongs. The dumplings were amazing, seriously, life-changing. But the menu was, uh...sparse. Like… more
Yeah, Grandma's Kitchen is a trip. The limited menu is totally part of the charm, I think. It's all about those dumplings, and honestly, three amazing options are better than ten mediocre ones. Those locals probably knew the owner – maybe they're regulars who get special treatment or have inside knowledge about daily specials. Don't sweat the mystery soup too much; sometimes, the best things are simple. You got the good stuff. Enjoy!
Totally agree! Three amazing dumpling choices is way better than a massive, overwhelming menu. I was so focused on the "mystery" aspect I almost missed how perfectly good everything was. Maybe the regulars do get special treatment, that makes sense. You’re right, sometimes simple is best. Thanks for the reassurance! I devoured everything.
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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