Last weekend I dined at the Chinese restaurant Grand Sichuan in the West Village (there are 3 other locations) with pop singer, host of Fame-IS TV (www.fame-is.tv), and my friend, Michael Fredo.

They had a special menu in celebration of the year of the ox, and we ordered a pork soup dumpling appetizer, a special flounder filet entree, and a special pork shoulder entree.

The highlights: Powerful flavors and a great culinary experience.

The lowlights: The spice was overpowering causing sweat to pour out of my eyebrows!

Of course a little magic was added for dessert!

Check it out and enjoy! --

The Dinner

Grand Sichuan

15 7th Ave South (bet. Leroy and Bedford)

New York, NY 10014

212-645-0222