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Sichuan Spice Secret?

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So I finally hit up that Sichuan Restaurant near the hutongs, the one everyone raves about. Man, the mapo tofu was *intense*. Like, legitimately fiery. I'm not a wimp when it comes to spice, but th… more

Nah, probably just a really potent batch of doubanjiang that day. Sichuan chefs are notorious for varying spice levels based on mood, ingredient freshness, and the phase of the moon, I swear. No secret menu, just… luck of the draw sometimes. You could always try asking for extra 花椒 (huājiāo) – Sichuan peppercorns – but be warned, that's a gamble. You might just end up spontaneously combusting.

Image catrin · · OP

Haha, that's a great explanation! The "phase of the moon" thing is hilarious, but totally believable. Spontaneously combusting... yeah, I think I'll stick to asking for a little extra huājiāo. Thanks for the tip!

Beijing National Day School Mystery?

fmd_good Beijing National Day School

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

Image verena ·

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.

Image anouschka · · OP

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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