Ying Jow Pai means the Eagle Claw style of Kung Fu, which is a martial arts form developed in China over 3000 years ago. Master Benson Lee has studied this form for over 30 years and recently opened this school at 2425 Honolulu Ave, Montrose. I saw the Opening Soon sign and, “pow”, signed right up.
It has been about one month and I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Classes are pretty challenging, but a lot of fun. The teaching is clear and all movements are broken down into small, simple steps. The studio is large, clean and completely lacking in that stale sweat smell common in other studios I have visited. I also appreciate the complete lack of “competitive” pressure (read, no chest bumping testosterone filled ickiness). I think anyone who has had even a tickle of an interest in Kung Fu should check out this new school. You could not find a less intimidating place to learn martial arts!
Today Si-hing, Tov (Si-Hing means teacher) and Si-fu (Si-fu means Master) Lee staged a demonstration and I thought you would like to see a little bit. It is truly a treat.
My magic elves (known to my clients as Stan and Liza) and I are hard at work getting 720 Pleasant View ready for launch this weekend. The stagers are staging, I am writing my flowery ad copy and Stan is prepping for the photo shoot. Liza? She is doing everything else. You know how Liza is- pure gold.
This is a priced to fly home with 3 beds, gourmet kitchen, updated baths, huge bright family room, perfectly appointed yard and prestigious location just outside the Ard Eevin Highlands. Listed at only $765,000 for 2100 nearly perfect square feet. I will hold it open this Sunday, Sept 5 from 2-5 PM
As soon as this smokin' hot deal gets it's close up I'll rip off the curtain and go public. Until then, this sneak peak will have to do…
Sounds like a fun evening with Indian Dancing (will it be Bollywood? I adore Bollywood!), gourmet food trucks, music and henna artists. Sounds like fun!
Because I am that much of a nerd, I bring you Bollywood, “So You Think You Can Dance” style
This “don’t blink or you’ll miss it” hole in the wall combines a whole bunch of favorite things in one delicious place. A few items, cooked really well. A clean and unpretentious space. Friendly service (even if the English is a bit broken). Reasonable prices. Tasty. What more do I need to say?
Now, if you are not familiar with Korean food, a few tips. If it is really red, it is probably as hot as it looks. But, it is a sweet sort of hotness and it really grows on you. There are pictures on the wall of all the items they serve. The English descriptions on the menu are helpful, but the pictures really tell it all.
It is customary to serve several small plates at the start of every meal. These are included in the price of the meal and are pre-selected by the chef. In my opinion, these small plates are the point of the meal! There is a near endless variety and the flavors are generally pretty intense and very interesting- in a good way.
My carniverous family loves the Korean BBQ short ribs (Kalbi) which we eat with lots of kimchee and rice. There is also bee bim bop – sort of like a rice salad ( I think I love to eat it because I love to say it) and son tofu soup- a rich beefy broth redolent with red hot chiles and fresh, soft tofu. They serve it so hot the bowl snaps and bubbles like Dante’s Inferno.
Kendyl Young
