We are spoilt for choice with so many restaurants in Chinatown. I liked this one for its arching lights which emphasis the old windows. I haven't eaten here but it has some good reviews.
It's housed in a fine 19th century building. About 15 years ago I spent a happy few months co-writing, designing and painting a series of greetings cards in an office on the top floor of this block. (Rex the cartoon dinosaur since you ask!). A rickety old lift took you up to the top, passing Chinese herbalists, wholesalers and legal offices all aimed at the local Chinese community. It was an evocative and privileged atmosphere to work in.
Taking part in ABC Wednesday.
Nice capture of the neon lights.
ReplyDeleteAlways a vibrant place, but especially at night.
ReplyDeleteMust have been a really cool place to work. Nice orange neon.
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Sounds like home to me! Although I stay away from Chinese buffets... they're not done in China and they're generally poorly done outside of China. Fun how the word "old" is getting such different treatments this O day!
ReplyDeleteJust like Chinese food, your Manchester photos make me hungry for more.
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Nice photo, Chrissy. How fun to go back to a place you worked and use that very building in your blog. Cool!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a fascinating place to work around.
ReplyDeleteI really like the neon arched windows.
Great choice for the letter O.
Today through the arched window...as much as you can eat! Great colours.
ReplyDeleteCan't remember when last we went out for dinner.
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Pretty lights!
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Love this shot Chrissy.
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ReplyDeleteit's nice how they used the neon to accent the building's features - seems like a nice environment to work in!
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