Chinese mascot cooking wine refers to a popular type of cooking wine used in Chinese cuisine. It is commonly used as a marinade or seasoning in various dishes, adding depth and flavor to the final product. The main idea to highlight here is that Chinese mascot cooking wine is an essential ingredient in Chinese cooking, known for its distinct taste and ability to enhance the overall flavor profile of dishes..
The house band, The Philharmonics.
The impressive exterior of the Magic Lamp Inn Lucy and John s Italian Restaurant Near the entrance of the Magic Lamp Inn The dimly-lit bar Food from the mini-buffet Happy hour drinks The intriguing Lamb Popsicles. The ultra-cool round fireplace pit The old-fashioned relish tray Steak dinner topped with an onion ring A view of the swanky dining room The house band, The Philharmonics.
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Magic Lamp Inn, Route 66, Rancho Cucamonga, California – CLOSED
I’ve driven most of what’s left of Route 66 in California and the stretch through the ‘Inland Empire’ of San Bernardino County is one of the most boring stretches, with mile after mile of chain stores and restaurants, ugly shopping centers, and suburban tract homes. But there is a short segment on Foothill Blvd in Rancho Cucamonga that is well worth a drive for a good meal, especially after dark.
This daytime shot I took in 2008 gives you a bit of an idea how this stretch of road looks. On the right (South) side are the Magic Lamp Inn (which is just out of view), followed by historic Vince’s Spaghetti, which opened in Ontario in 1945, then later at this location in 1984 (but the building looks much older). On the left when I took the photo there was an old fruit and vegetable stand, which may be gone now, followed by a low Spanish style building, which is now a sushi restaurant, and then at the intersection with San Bernardino Rd. stands the lovely and historic Sycamore Inn, which deserves a post of its own (to follow later).
But I recommend you drive it at night.
The incredible neon sign still has a flame coming out of its spout!
The Magic Lamp Inn opened in 1955 but the building was a restaurant since the 1940s and retains its rustic charm, with lots of brick and stone, and a unique Spanish tile roof with tiles of different shades of red arranged in a variety of interesting patterns. It really must be seen in person to be appreciated!
entrance to the Magic Lamp Inn
Inside is a large cocktail lounge, then past that there is this wonderful fireplace seating area. Notice the massive cactus outside in front of the window.
The fireplace after dark looking through the front window.
The food is traditional steakhouse fare, featuring USDA Prime beef, and most dinners come with a fabulous relish tray, delicious cheese bread (a specialty of the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire), vegetable, and choice of potato.
Around the bend is a visit to our next stop, the Sycamore Inn.
Magic Lamp Inn
8189 Foothill Blvd Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 981-8659
Open for lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am – 2:30pm
Dinner Tue-Th 4:30pm – 10:00pm, Fri & Sat 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Sun 4:30pm – 9:00pm
Bar open Tue-Fri 11:30am – close, Sat 5:00pm – close, Sun 4:30pm – close
Live music and dancing Wed-Th 7:30pm – 11:00pm, Fri & Sat 8:00pm – 1:00am
And the dreaded karaoke Tuesday and Sunday 6:00pm – close
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Reviews for "Chinese mascot cooking wine: From ancient times to modern kitchens"
- Jane - 1 star
I was really disappointed with the Chinese mascot cooking wine. The flavor was extremely harsh and overpowering, and it completely overpowered the dish I was trying to cook. I followed the recipe exactly, but even in small quantities, the wine was just too much. It left an unpleasant aftertaste that lingered in my mouth. I couldn't taste any of the other ingredients in the dish because the wine was so overpowering. I would not recommend this cooking wine to anyone.
- Mark - 2 stars
I had high hopes for the Chinese mascot cooking wine, but it fell short of my expectations. The wine had a strange and slightly off-putting taste that did not blend well with the other flavors in the dish. It also had a very strong alcoholic aroma that made the entire dish smell strange. I tried using it in a stir-fry and it completely ruined the dish. The wine left a bitter aftertaste that lingered on my palate for a long time. I will not be using this cooking wine again.
- Sarah - 2 stars
I found the Chinese mascot cooking wine to be quite disappointing. The flavor was quite strong and overwhelming, almost like drinking pure alcohol. It completely overtook the flavors of the other ingredients in the dish and made it difficult to enjoy. Additionally, I found the aroma of the wine to be overpowering and it lingered in the kitchen long after cooking. Overall, I was not impressed with this cooking wine and would not recommend it.