Comments on: Digital Diner: Sweet Station updates Chinatown’s design clichés http://resto.newcity.com/2010/01/18/digital-diner-sweet-station-updates-chinatowns-design-cliches/ Dining and food culture in Chicago Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:15:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: David Hammond http://resto.newcity.com/2010/01/18/digital-diner-sweet-station-updates-chinatowns-design-cliches/comment-page-1/#comment-696 David Hammond Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:06:53 +0000 http://resto.newcity.com/?p=1010#comment-696 Mike, entertaining analysis of why places like this (and Chi Cafe) are so popular among young Chinese -- the tableside flat screens at SS also contribute to the plugged-in vibe. We had the "crispy milk blocks" at SS(also available at less trendy Chinatown mall spots) and though I could be wrong, I believe that they're not tofu but condensed milk (they're very creamy inside). The Wife thought it odd to have for dinner (which we did) as it may be more of a breakfast item...and a shot of chili sauce helps modulate the mild taste. Mike, entertaining analysis of why places like this (and Chi Cafe) are so popular among young Chinese — the tableside flat screens at SS also contribute to the plugged-in vibe.

We had the “crispy milk blocks” at SS(also available at less trendy Chinatown mall spots) and though I could be wrong, I believe that they’re not tofu but condensed milk (they’re very creamy inside). The Wife thought it odd to have for dinner (which we did) as it may be more of a breakfast item…and a shot of chili sauce helps modulate the mild taste.

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