HUNGRY GERALD

Two days in The Apple. Lights of the Chrysler and Empire State never looked better. Checked into our Chinatown hotel at 10PM and an hour later HG and Beautiful Sharon were at Congee Village (98 Bowery) gazing at a giant flounder steamed in rice wine, ginger and garlic; a platter of crisp fried, tender squid and (for good health) Chinese broccoli with whole heads of garlic. Bowls of rice and Tsing Tao beer. Restaurant decor: Chinatown bleak (HG always finds “decorated” Chinese restaurants questionable). Food: Divine. Atmosphere at midnight: Lively. Ah,Noo Yawk.