WENDY AND TOM DINE OUT

New Garden is an attractive, neat, and clean Chinese restaurant. Its interior is done in beiges, pinks and greens. The entry hallway is separated from the two dining area by large potted plants. Levelors cover the front window that faces the busy street outside. Indirect lighting is used give a "soft" light to the dining areas. A recessed ceiling with Chinese tiles is overhead. Pleasant American music plays in the background. This restaurant is a little more "upscale" than many Chinese restaurants in its price range.

RESTAURANT:

NEW GARDEN

Chestnut Street, Needham, MA

DATE:

July 1, 2000

MEAL:

Dinner

BREAD:

SALAD:

APPETIZER:

ENTREE:

Hunan Crispy Chicken ( ) Excellent. Attractively served with plenty of color on the plate. Chicken was tender and crispy. A large portion.

Crispy Shrimp ( ) Excellent. Lightly battered and served with a slightly sweet sauce and shrimp toast. The batter did not obscure the shrimp taste as so frequently happens with fried foods. An ample portion, but not huge.

DESSERT:

A slice of cold, crisp, slice of watermelon and a fortune cookie. Both included in the price of the meal.

OTHER:

Informal

Parking outside the front door and on the street nearby

Quick service

OVERALL:

A

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