Hunan Delight Site hacked

dailyheights wrote: [quote=Rose][quote=wlevin]Racism is in the eye of the racist.

Brilliant. You could do spin control for George Allen.

Come on. Aren't these cartoon characters quite obviously stereotypes exaggerated to the point of absurdity? isn't wlevin is playing off our collective understanding of classic racist stereotypes? These seem like parodies of stereotypes.

I didn't actually look at the cartoon, was just responding to his assertion that only people who are themselves racist can perceive racism. If that was his point. I guess I don't know what his point was. I just thought it was an unusual spin.

um...

your site's back up.

http://www.hunandelightparkslope.com/

Subject: Re: Wait until the U.F.O.s land

Precious Williams wrote: [quote=homeowner][quote=raw]

I don’t understand why in today's American culture a person with an ounce of African ancestry – who might have numerous “white” European ancestors – is called "black" by "black" and "white" people alike, even if the “bi-racial” person has very pale skin. How pale does your skin have to be to be labeled “white”?

Just wait until the aliens land. All of us humans will look identical to them before they pulverize all of us.

The problem is that most "black" people in this country are actually "multi-racial". There was a show on PBS last year that traced the ancestry of a number of prominent blacks (I just remember Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Tucker). In addition to tracing their ancestry they did DNA tests to determine their genetic makeup. Henry Louis Gates was host and he talked about the fact that the average African-American is 20% European genetically. In this country appearance is what determines racial identity not genetic makeup or personal preference. Its what makes Wentworth Miller white and Tiger Woods black (or at best not white) even though they both are bi-racial.

I think what you mean is that a lot of black Americans are biracial There are a sizeable number of African immigrants in this country (like myself) not descended from slavery, who are presumably 100% African.

No, I actually meant most people with black skin. Setting aside native born blacks, my belief is that the majority of immigrants in this country that are visually considered to be black come from the Caribbean and South America with blacks from Africa and Europe rounding out that group.

While most African immigrants may be closer to 100% African, my point was that people from the Caribbean and South America (which make up a significant portion of the Black Diaspora descendants in this country) have a similar genetic background of African, European, Asian and Native indigenous ancestors.

shishkab wrote: um...

your site's back up.

http://www.hunandelightparkslope.com/

Man, I hate their website...
(desperately trying to steer conversation away from tedious racial course)

8thandPrez wrote: [quote=shishkab]um...

your site's back up.

http://www.hunandelightparkslope.com/

Man, I hate their website...
(desperately trying to steer conversation away from tedious racial course)

I agree with you, 8th.

Moderators - can you split this topic and put it in the Lounge or someplace else? It's certainly not related to Hunan Delight any more

Subject: Re: Wait until the U.F.O.s land

homeowner wrote: [quote=Precious Williams][quote=homeowner][quote=raw]

I don’t understand why in today's American culture a person with an ounce of African ancestry – who might have numerous “white” European ancestors – is called "black" by "black" and "white" people alike, even if the “bi-racial” person has very pale skin. How pale does your skin have to be to be labeled “white”?

Just wait until the aliens land. All of us humans will look identical to them before they pulverize all of us.

The problem is that most "black" people in this country are actually "multi-racial". There was a show on PBS last year that traced the ancestry of a number of prominent blacks (I just remember Whoopi Goldberg and Chris Tucker). In addition to tracing their ancestry they did DNA tests to determine their genetic makeup. Henry Louis Gates was host and he talked about the fact that the average African-American is 20% European genetically. In this country appearance is what determines racial identity not genetic makeup or personal preference. Its what makes Wentworth Miller white and Tiger Woods black (or at best not white) even though they both are bi-racial.

I think what you mean is that a lot of black Americans are biracial There are a sizeable number of African immigrants in this country (like myself) not descended from slavery, who are presumably 100% African.

No, I actually meant most people with black skin. Setting aside native born blacks, my belief is that the majority of immigrants in this country that are visually considered to be black come from the Caribbean and South America with blacks from Africa and Europe rounding out that group.

While most African immigrants may be closer to 100% African, my point was that people from the Caribbean and South America (which make up a significant portion of the Black Diaspora descendants in this country) have a similar genetic background of African, European, Asian and Native indigenous ancestors.

I thought there were a sizeable number of immigrants here from African countries, hence my previous post. The post explained that the multi-racial aspect tends to apply to black people who are descendents of slaves. So, you are right, Caribbean and south American black people would fall into that category.

all this talk about Hunan Delight and a review of their menu makes me wonder: think they'll deliver to the far end of SoSlope?

shishkab wrote: all this talk about Hunan Delight and a review of their menu makes me wonder: think they'll deliver to the far end of SoSlope?

They deliver to Prospect Heights (at least as far as Underhill), so presumably they'd go at least as far in the other direction. I'd bet that how far they'll go depends on how much you're ordering.

I wish the local delivery options would print their delivery range on their menues like most places do in Manhattan.

I think I liked the hacked site better. I hate flash.

Check out those stunning photos.

"Here are tables and chairs, which we purchased from the restaurant supply warehouse in Hoboken."

"Here is our canvas bodega awning with custom monochrome lettering, purchased from Aziz Afdal Awning Co in Queens. It's blue!"

I have to say, I don't care about their website or their lack of website admin skills. Their scallion pancakes, moo-shu vegetarian chicken, and vegetarian sesame chicken are insanely delicious.

Double true!

8thandPrez wrote: I have to say, I don't care about their website or their lack of website admin skills. Their scallion pancakes, moo-shu vegetarian chicken, and vegetarian sesame chicken are insanely delicious.

HELL YES!!!

Thanks to this thread, I ordered from them. I had no idea that any Chinese restaurant in Park Slope was any better than any other. Wow, this place was good. I got the veggie sesame chicken and it was great. I am throwing out all my other Chinese menus.

8thandPrez wrote: I have to say, I don't care about their website or their lack of website admin skills. Their scallion pancakes, moo-shu vegetarian chicken, and vegetarian sesame chicken are insanely delicious.

When you say vegetarian chicken I assume you mean it is made with tofu right?

stacey wrote:

When you say vegetarian chicken I assume you mean it is made with tofu right?

I think it's wheat gluten. Whatever that is.

Rose wrote: [quote=stacey]

When you say vegetarian chicken I assume you mean it is made with tofu right?

I think it's wheat gluten. Whatever that is.

Yes, it's gluten. They also have bean curd (tofu) dishes, but the gluten is what makes me salivate.

Here's Wikipedia's entry on wheat gluten.

8thandPrez wrote: [quote=Rose][quote=stacey]

When you say vegetarian chicken I assume you mean it is made with tofu right?

I think it's wheat gluten. Whatever that is.

Yes, it's gluten. They also have bean curd (tofu) dishes, but the gluten is what makes me salivate.

Here's Wikipedia's entry on wheat gluten.

Tofu bores me unless its swimming in onions, garlic, and chili sauce, but I LOVE wheat gluten! I’m eating wheat gluten “chicken” salad on wheat bread right now.

Kam Man, on 200 Canal Street between Mott Street and Mulberry Street, sells inexpensive wheat gluten products.

Http://www.kammanfood.com/

i love that wheat gluten what ever htat is . only thing that is good as meat.

what's their delivery range? can they make it to south slope?

They've delivered to me in Crown Heights, so you might have a chance. Call and ask.

They deliver to the South Slope -- not sure how far south, but it's worth asking.

Subject: shabot600 cartoon

Carnivore wrote: [quote=wlevin]It is a great Jewish tradition to order Chinese food on Christmas Eve ...

That cartoon is pretty offensive toward Chinese people. :roll:

As a Jew of partial Chinese ancestry, I was not offended.

However, I thought the cartoon was very offensive towards robots. :x
(I am also 1/18 robot on my stepcousins' side)

In case anyone is wondering, they do deliver to South Slope!

i wish i would have seen this thread before ordering from Mr wonton...
well the latter half of this thread