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CONRAD: I'm glad we came here. This is really delicious!

LORI: I was worried you would think it was too far to drive.

CONRAD: Well, it's true I've never driven two hours just to get lunch.But really, I think it's worth it.

LORI: I think if you try some more authentic Chinese food,you might understand how we students from Taiwan suffer.

CONRAD: How do you mean "suffer"?

LORI: 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.

CONRAD: Even in the winter?

LORI: Yes, even in the winter.

CONRAD: And even if it takes two hours, huh?

LORI: Why not? I've been craving good food for three weeks now.I'm too sick of hamburgers and pizza!

CONRAD: Well, this really is delicious, I have to admit.I can understand better now why you and your friends are always whining.

LORI: Don't tease me! Good food is really important to Chinese!

CONRAD: I know. I can see that. This is what is called "dim sum," right?

LORI: 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.

CONRAD: So when you Chinese think of Chinatown,you mostly think of food. Is that right?

LORI: 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.

CONRAD: And maybe we can go to a good Italian restaurant for dinner, after the museum.Chicago has some great Italian restaurants.

LORI: No way!

CONRAD: What do you mean?

LORI: We're going up to the "new" Chinatown for dinner.I already know where we're going to go.

CONRAD: Alright, alright. I am happy to try more Chinese food.Will it be dim sum again?

LORI: 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.

CONRAD: Taiwanese style? Isn't dim sum Taiwanese style?

LORI: No, dim sum is more Cantonese style.But of course you can buy it in Taiwan.

CONRAD: I wonder if you can cook things this good.

LORI: I'm a great cook actually. You will see.