Charlevoix 2014 - 87

Finally checked out the Spice House tgohnit the veg. samosas, served with tamarind sauce and mint chutney, were very good nice flaky crust, not greasy at all (and both sauces were wonderful), chicken chettinadu v. flavorful if not particularly remarkable the people at the next booth, however, ordered the Hyderabadi biryani and were raving about it. They are in the process of expanding the restaurant into the space previously occupied by the grocery, so apparently business is good. (Altho' they need to do something about reducing the draft from the front door even way in the back I felt it every time the door opened on this cold night.)

Recently, I was told about in the Crosswoods area. They have some good stuff on their Chinese menu (English translations abailavle). First time I ate there, I got my old standby for comparison, Dry Bean Curd w/Shredded Pork, which was definitely up-to-snuff taste- and portion-wise. I also had their Beef Soup, which was equally good. It contained a huge amount of tender beef and bok choy. Overall, simple preparation and fresh flavors.FYI: The front of the restaurant is not on Hutchinson. Turn onto High Cross Blvd and pull into the the parking lot it shares with the Chipotle beside it. Sushi Ko is nearby as well.