Ping Pong

Not many people know this but in 2007, I was unanimously crowned the People's Choice Dumpling Champion. My homemade crab wontons managed to win the adoration and love of crowds everywhere.

Also, in 2003 I managed to drink a 200 lb. frat boy underneath a table.

Both of these accomplishments prove my abilities to know a good dumping and a good drink when I see one.

Last Tuesday, RobbyDC and I were invited to attend a Chinese New Year party at Ping Pong, a new dim sum spot in Penn Quarter. Please note, this establishment should not be confused with Ping in Shirlington and Comet Ping Pong in Chevy Chase.

When we arrived, waiters were passing out steam baskets filled with duck spring rolls, steamed pork buns and chive dumplings. The duck rolls were a little bit dry but the oddly colored green chive dumplings was orgasmic. When I popped one of these prawn filled babies in my mouth, fairy dust swirled in my stomach and angels sang.















The cocktail list was also outstanding - - RobbyDC tried the Earl Gray Julep (Bourbon infused with tea stirred vigorously with mint and sugar) and the Pear and Bubble Tea (Tequila, pear puree, apple juice and cinnamon with tapiaco pearls) and immediately gave his drinks to me. He thought they was too strong and I agreed. I on the other hand lucked out with the Lemongrass and Lime (Vodka, lemongrass, lime and lychee juice) and the Kumquat Mojito (Rum, lime, mint and kumquat). Both were light and refreshing and beautifully garnished. You can see the lemongrass and lime in my left hand in the photo below.




















Besides the food and drink, the restaurant had Chinese calligraphers and a lion dancer on hand to lend a hand to the Chinese New Year vibe. Very cool!

After all the hoopla, I have officially decided to make Ping Pong my new pre/post Wizard game snack spot. Especially since they offer a late night happy hour menu in addition to their regular happy hour times. It is a lot trendier/cleaner than the other dim sum areas in the area(cough cough China Garden) and I am proud to report that I did not see one roach in any of my drinks (true story, ask RobbyDC). I would love for you to check the place out and let me know what you think!