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Visit Catalina Island: Lloyd's of Avalon

Of course we stopped to get some ice cream while on Catalina Island.  We ended up at Lloyd's of Avalon , where one of the employees told us they source the ice cream from various vendors (so it's not housemade). Cookie Monster Mocha Almond Fudge Bubble Gum Honey Churro I had the Honey Churro, which was a little too sweet for my liking. Everyone else loved the ice cream flavors they chose, however. The ice cream definitely helped to beat the Catalina Island heat! Lloyd's of Avalon 315 Crescent Ave Avalon, CA 90704  

Visit Hong Kong: Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Our first dim sum experience in Hong Kong was at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao.  They are a Singapore-based chain, where they have received a Michelin Star (they have received several Michelin Bib Gourmand awards in Hong Kong).  We went during peak lunch hours, so there was a bit of a wait, but like most other Hong Kong restaurants we dined at, the whole process is very efficient.

You request a table via kiosk.  We were the only 5-party request so we thought we'd have a very long wait, but the wait was maybe about 10 minutes.  They also have a time limit during the peak hours, so the tables turn pretty quickly.

You order via mobile and the food comes out super fast.  
Mango Aiyu Special
Snacks

Snacks
We didn't get charged for the snacks that are automatically delivered to the table, unlike some other places we've been to.
Shanghai Pan Fried Buns

Chive Pancakes

Sichuan Dandan Ramen

Drunken Chicken

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake

Shanghai Xiao Long Bao

Eggplant
I loved the Chive Pancake and the Shanghai Fried Rice Cake.  Their signature Xiao Long Bao and Pan Fried Buns were great as well.  I love eggplant, but the Eggplant dish was served cold, which I didn't really care for.

The Sichuan Dandan Ramen was pretty spicy, and I thought the Drunken Chicken was good.

Highly recommend Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao for great dim sum!

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Queensway Plaza, Shop E01-E06
LAB Concept, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

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