Lunch with Beth–Lion Dance

Beth and I were having lunch at Joy Hing Noodle House on Kearny Street when we were surprised by a Lion Dance troupe that came in to bless the restaurant.

Altar at entrance

Kaya Jamaican Restaurant

Closed--

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Teatime was so impressed with Hazel's Restaurant Week menu that we and our friend Thomas decided to go back to try the happy hour menu. Unfortunately, Hazel's was closed for a private event, so we went next door to Kaya Jamaican Restaurant.

We ordered drinks and four appetisers to share. There were no happy hour bargains, but the food was excellent. The tip was added to the check, as a service charge, and there was no problem with multiple cards, so no arithmetic was required of us.

Salt Fish Fritters with Chimichurri

Salt Fish Fritter in close up with condiments

Caramelized Carrots + Beet Salad
Pomegranate Molasses +Ginger

Mary's Organic Jerk Chicken
Plantains, Rice + Peas

Grilled Wild Gulf Shrimp
with Tamarind Sauce

Rum-Filled Coconut
Diplomatico Matuano, Lime, Luxardo Apricot, Coconut Water

Single Serving of Zap Pow (which they also
serve in a punch bowl to share)

Close-Up of the Flaming Marshmallow

Natural Mystic

J.K. tried to order the ChocoBanana (smith + cross, bumbu, crème de cacao, jerk bitters) but they were out of it, so she went with her usual tequila gimlet.

We then relinquished our spots at the bar, and went across the street to Market On Market, where we grazed on pizza and salads.

Pizza from
The Market Pizza Bar

Two Salads from Takeaway Station

Cheryl's Crunchy Gingerbread Cookies

I received this bag of tiny gingerbread cookies at the Winter Fancy Food Show. I usually prefer my own baking, but these little cookies from Cheryl's have an excellent sugary crunch. Cheryl's is owned by the same company that owns 1-800-Flowers. The cookies are available online, but Yelp reviews indicate occasional shipping delays, so I don't recommend last-minute orders.