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One of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time is "Miracle on 34th Street." This heartwarming film has been entertaining audiences since its release in 1947 and continues to be a holiday favorite. The movie tells the story of a young girl named Susan, who doesn't believe in Santa Claus. However, her skepticism is challenged when she meets a man claiming to be the real Kris Kringle. Susan's mother, who works at Macy's, becomes involved in a court case to prove Kris Kringle's authenticity. As the trial unfolds, the movie explores themes of belief, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas.

We’re only two people, so I can’t describe the literal dozens of other dishes offered at Magic Dragon Cuisine. The Kung Pao squid and spicy tangerine chicken both sounded delicious though.

On one side of my plate, there sat a sizzling pile of crustaceans coated in a creamy white wine sauce that tasted distinctly Chinese probably the ginger even though it sounds kind of Italian when I type it out. LEMONY CHICK BITS The lemon chicken at Magic Dragon was sweet, citrusy, crunchy, and delicious all at the same time, and the portion was large enough to cover dinner, the next day s lunch, and a little appetizer that evening.

As the trial unfolds, the movie explores themes of belief, kindness, and the true meaning of Christmas. "Miracle on 34th Street" has become a staple of holiday movie marathons and is often cited as one of the best Christmas movies ever made. Its timeless story, memorable characters, and warm-hearted message continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.

Magic Dragon Cuisine serves a wide variety of high quality Chinese dishes

I’m not going to lie. I had my doubts when I first sat down at Magic Dragon Cuisine. The spacious restaurant was nearly empty, but to be fair, my wife and I had shown up at about 4:30 on a Sunday afternoon. Not a good sign, but I tried to give the place the benefit of the doubt.

WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS: Located in a historic building in Santa Maria’s Landmark Square, Magic Dragon Cuisine has an extensive menu, packed with just about every possible plate of Chinese food. Stop by 800 S. Broadway to try it yourself or visit magicdragoncuisine.com to order online and have it delivered.

SHRIMPIN’ AIN’T EASY : It’s always hard for me to settle on a meal when the menu is as extensive as Magic Dragon Cuisine’s, but this double-flavored shrimp dish let me pick two things at once. The wine shrimp was fine shrimp, but the spicy was nicey!

Then I looked at the menu, and it was really long, with lots of pictures. The plates looked great, but most of the time, broad menus are full of bland food. There’s a saying in my family: “Specialists are the best-alists.” We’re fans of badly forced rhymes and generalities. This book of dinner options seemed like another red flag, but as I read the dish descriptions, they all sounded pretty good, with unique takes on your standard Chinese fare.

I started to get excited and ordered a plate of crab wontons immediately, before I noticed that I could make any entree a combination plate with soup, egg roll, dumplings, rice, and wontons added to the side for another $3.95. So we ended up with a lot of wontons, which was fine because they weren’t soggy with oil or stale from sitting under a heat lamp. They were light and crispy and utterly fantastic.

LEMONY CHICK BITS : The lemon chicken at Magic Dragon was sweet, citrusy, crunchy, and delicious all at the same time, and the portion was large enough to cover dinner, the next day’s lunch, and a little appetizer that evening. There was a lot of chicken is what I’m saying.

I let myself get more optimistic. They passed the first test. Bring on the soup.

That cup of hot and sour goodness was probably my favorite part of the meal. I could’ve had nothing but a big bowl of that broth and walked away happy. I’d always been an egg-drop kind of guy, but not anymore. Hot and sour for life, baby (although my wife did say her egg drop soup was great).

For my entree, I got the double-flavored shrimp. On one side of my plate, there sat a sizzling pile of crustaceans coated in a creamy white wine sauce that tasted distinctly Chinese (probably the ginger) even though it sounds kind of Italian when I type it out. Separated by a few pieces of broccoli and a decorative slice of carrot, there sat another pile of shrimp, this time simmering in a spicy red sauce with garlic, scallions, and peas. Both were great, and neither tasted like anything I’d ever had before.

My wife got lemon chicken because she always gets lemon chicken. She usually is an adventurous eater but not with Chinese food. I think she had mind-blowing lemon chicken as a child once and has been chasing the dragon ever since. This version was good but kind of typical.

WANTIN’ THEM WONTONS : Not all wontons are created equal. These were freshly fried, crispy, and stuffed with creamy cheese that I’m almost certain had bits of crab in it. Crab!

We’re only two people, so I can’t describe the literal dozens of other dishes offered at Magic Dragon Cuisine. The Kung Pao squid and spicy tangerine chicken both sounded delicious though.

They’ve also got about 20 vegetarian entrees, including a Szechuan hot garlic eggplant I plan to try next time.

While North China is clearly Santa Maria’s most revered Chinese restaurant, with rows of “Best Of” plaques lining its walls, Magic Dragon Cuisine holds its own as a worthy, perhaps underestimated, competitor.

Contributing writer Nick Powell is angling for triple-flavored shrimp. Send all the flavors to [email protected] .

Powell’s Picks

• The wife and I were craving something extra fancy for dessert the other day and turned to Scratch Kitchen to satisfy the itch. We were not disappointed. Their peach upside-down cake was downright artisanal and paired beautifully with a house-made pear sorbet. D’oh! I should’ve said “pear”ed beautifully. Too late now. But it’s not too late for you all to try some excellent and unique treats at 610 North H St. in Lompoc.

• Looking to feed your belly and your brain? Head to Loring Winery for Wine and Wisdom: Adventures on the Frontier of Ignorance, an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres eating, and philosophizing lead by Professor Emeritus Joe White. The event takes place Saturday, July 27, from 6 p.m. until whenever the discussion gets dull. The tasting room is located at 201 Industrial Way, suite B, Buellton.

• Or, if you’d rather party hardy than debate the meaning of existence, celebrate the coming harvest season in Los Olivos at Zaca Mesa Winery’s Harvest Hoedown, also happening Saturday, July 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy boot stompin’ diddies by Just Dave Country Band while sipping wine and scarfing down pork ribs, beef brisket, cornbread, coleslaw, and banana pudding. Tickets cost $60 for club members and $75 for other folks. Call (805) 688-9339 to reserve a spot.

• Stretch that pinky as far as it’ll reach at First and Oak’s Afternoon High Tea on Sunday, July 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Solvang. They’ll serve fine teas from Royal Albert pots with scones, tarts, sandwiches, and such. It’ll be right delightful. Call (805) 688-1703 to reserve a spot for $59 per person.

Contributing writer Nick Powell hasn’t had a good tea party since his daughter was 5. Send your fanciest hat to [email protected] .

• The wife and I were craving something extra fancy for dessert the other day and turned to Scratch Kitchen to satisfy the itch. We were not disappointed. Their peach upside-down cake was downright artisanal and paired beautifully with a house-made pear sorbet. D’oh! I should’ve said “pear”ed beautifully. Too late now. But it’s not too late for you all to try some excellent and unique treats at 610 North H St. in Lompoc.

Whether you're watching it for the first time or revisiting it as a beloved tradition, "Miracle on 34th Street" is sure to fill you with holiday cheer..

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