Dim Sum= Yum Yum

If you like the idea of endless food surprises but have read earlier posts about the Buffet of Horror (and concur) then Dim Sum is an excellent alternative. Pink Buddha, a local joint in Cooper city/Davie, FL is almost a dive, but worth the venture inside. Your clue to the volume of clientele that know about the awesome fare in store is the giant enameled Buddha statue whose painted belly is worn down to the quick (from the vigorous rubs of hopeful wishes, one would imagine). From the Singapoe noodles to the steam buns, Pink Buddha is no Montreal Harmonie bubble tea shop, but it's good enough for SOFL.

CHILI CON BENNY (& CARNE, TOO)

I have to brag on Benny a bit, because although he's a SpoiledFace, he is a great chef. I am normally persnickity about the mysteries that go into a pot of chili & YES, I have been to the (Broward County) Chili Cook-Off (the year my sister's fave band at the time Diamond Rio played). Let's just say I was willing to try line-dancing as an alternative, this is how uninterested I am in chili.

HOWEVER, Benny's chili is a whole other enchilada (yes, Benny can probably makes these too, & yes I would try them even though fake Mexican food has spoiled me for wanting to try the real deal). It's frozen in the freezer, at work, with co-workers, all over the place. I could start a catering business that just supplies this chili.....