Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A Fishy Story

If you’re ever in the California city of Cupertino and want some Chinese food, I recommend the Joy Luck Place. And then, when you’re done, visit the 99 Ranch Market that’s a short stroll away.

What I enjoy are the sights and sounds of the supermarket. 99 Ranch is a-hustle and a-bustle like you’d expect in a crowded Chinese market place, and parking is scarce … plenty of parking spaces, but plenty of cars too.

One of my favorite areas in the market is the seafood department, where there’s always an odd display or two. Unfortunately, they don’t allow picture-taking; fortunately, I took a couple before they scolded me:

Catfish! Catfish! Catfish!

Sea Urchins (foreground) and top shell whelks

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