Sichuan peppercorns, banned in the U.S. from 1968 to 2005, are again available in most Asian grocery stores. They're responsible for the ma la (numb hot) sensation characteristic of Sichuan cuisine.
Bruschetta, from the Roman dialect, "bruscare" means "to roast over coals." Americans have applied bruschetta to describe the topping and not the bread.
The noodles were fresh with just the right amount of chew and pull. The bok choy was tender and crisp. The spare ribs were marinated with fermented bean curd, so flavorful, so tender, so good.