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From aroma to presentation, taste, touch and sound-revel in the Asian spirit by creating the most authentic ambiance in your home. For the most enjoyable experience, complement your dishes by arousing the senses Asian style.
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- Remember… This is a casual setting – have fun with it!
- Instead of your dining table, sit on floor pillows around your coffee table and drape a runner.
- Use a lazy Suzan for family-style enjoyment of the Asian meals.
- Consider Zen mood music.
- Use cloth napkins and try wrapping them with rice paper for added fun.
- Use a river rock or other natural element instead of a napkin ring.
- Bring out the fine china and make it complete with chopsticks.
- Sprinkle lillies or orchids as Asian floral accents.
- Start with a Hot n' Sour Wonton soup or Chinese Chicken Salad.
- Quench your party's thirst with green tea or sake.
- Indulge in a green tea ice cream or Asian pears for dessert.
- Finish with a traditional fortune cookie for conversational fun!
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- Remember…. You’re looking to impress – so provide the best and shoot for perfection!
- First, fill your home with the tranquil sounds of classical or instrumental zen music.
- Use a white table cloth.
- Take away any sight of paper napkins – consider using white cloth.
- Enjoy your dining room table, or switch your kitchen table chairs with formal ones. Create the scene!
- Put your fine china to use. Make it authentic with the use of fine-chopsticks.
- Sprinkle lilly’s or orchids as Asian floral accents.
- Have fun with a unique runner to add color or zest.
- Dress up the sauces with unique fun dishes; use saucers or espresso cups, be creative.
- Decorate the table with tiered candles to add more ambiance.
- Start with a Hot n’ Sour Wonton soup.
- Enjoy Asian Beer.
- Be prepared with a hot pot of black, white or ulong tea so you won’t lose one intimate moment from your dinner.
- Indulge in a green tea ice cream or tropical fruit for dessert.
- And finally, share the wisdom of a traditional fortune cookie for conversational fun!
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