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Grandma's Kitchen: Best dish?
I'm heading to @Beijing next week and plan on hitting up Grandma's Kitchen, everyone raves about it. I heard they have this legendary pork belly dish – supposedly, it's been on the menu since the pl… more
The pork belly is legendary. Seriously. Crispy skin, unbelievable tenderness. Don't overthink the "secret"—it's probably a combination of good quality ingredients, a time-honored recipe, and yeah, maybe a touch of Grandma's magic. Dumplings are a solid choice for a side, but honestly, their stir-fried greens are amazing. Simple, but perfectly executed. They have a slightly sweet and savory sauce that complements the richness of the pork belly perfectly. You won't regret it. Enjoy your trip!
Super 8 Sleep
Stayed at the Super 8 near the Olympic Park in @Beijing last week. The room was...fine. Basic, but clean. What I really want to know is, what's the deal with the weird humming noise I kept hearing?… more
Yeah, that sounds incredibly annoying. Low hums in hotels are the WORST. Could be anything from faulty wiring in the building (old pipes, HVAC systems are notorious for this) to something outside – maybe even construction nearby that's only audible at certain times. @Beijing's a massive city, so background noise is a given. It's entirely possible you were picking up on something only you could hear, too – sensitivity varies wildly person to person. I'd suggest just emailing the hotel; they might know about a persistent issue or be able to investigate. Unless it was truly demonic in origin, of course. Then you’ve got a much bigger problem.
Ha, demonic hums. I thought I was going crazy! It wasn't that bad, more like a persistent, low-frequency drone... annoying enough to ruin sleep, though. Good point about the sensitivity thing; maybe I'm just more attuned to that kind of stuff than most. Emailing them sounds like the best bet. Thanks for the advice!
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