[speaker001:] I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!
[speaker002:] I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.
[speaker001:] Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch.But really, I think it's worth it.
[speaker002:] I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food, you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.
[speaker001:] How do you mean " suffer "?
[speaker002:] I mean, in Milwaukee there is no good Chinese food.So we miss the food in Taiwan too much.Sometimes we just have to drive down here to Chicago to find something better.
[speaker001:] Even in the winter?
[speaker002:] Yes, even in the winter.
[speaker001:] And even if it takes two hours, huh?
[speaker002:] Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now. I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!
[speaker001:] Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit. I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.
[speaker002:] Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!
[speaker001:] I know. I can see that. This is what is called " dim sum, " right?
[speaker002:] Yes, all these dishes are different " dim sum " dishes.You can't find this kind of thing except for in a few cities in America.
[speaker001:] So when you Chinese think of Chinatown, you mostly think of food. Is that right?
[speaker002:] Of course. I will try to buy some things at the Asian grocery down the block too.Then I can do a little cooking in my apartment.
[speaker001:] And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum.Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.
[speaker002:] No way!
[speaker001:] What do you mean?
[speaker002:] We're going up to the " new " Chinatown for dinner. I already know where we're going to go.
[speaker001:] Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food.Will it be dim sum again?
[speaker002:] No, dim sum is usually eaten around lunch time, or sometimes closer to breakfast.We 'll try more Taiwanese style up at the " new " Chinatown.
[speaker001:] Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?
[speaker002:] No, dim sum is more Cantonese style.But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.
[speaker001:] I wonder if you can cook things this good.
[speaker002:] I'm a great cook actually. You will see.