summer in the city is unbeatable....

weekend afternoons... gotta visit the famous Dumpling House in the lower east side....

there's always a line... you gotta jockey and hustle to get your order in...

recommendation #1: sesame pancake sandwich

recommendation #2: fried pork + chive dumplings (5 for $2!) with the watered-down hot sauce...

hugo the wonderdog was going crazy with all the Chinatown smells....

ran into this strange city creature one block away...
the infamous Dr. Pitts aka DJ Swans Crossing...