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My husband wants to go there, because it’s famous and he went years ago. Is it any good? what’s the menu like? Thanks.. (0 replies, last updated by sue lee September 4, 2001)

I ordered dinner from the Pump last night — a lean sirloin burger, baked falafel and an oatmeal raisin cookie. I had one bite of the falafel and tossed it. The burger was OK (the veggies fresh, which was nice). The best... (2 replies, last updated by Muk November 21, 2003)

I’d read about the famous "pork pump" at Lake Spring for years, and, spurred on by a NewTimes article, last night finally made the journey out to Monterey Park. Ordered the Jade Shrimp, Crispy Duck and Pork Pump. Jade Shrimp... (3 replies, last updated by jerome January 26, 2002)

anyone know a place where i can get a shanghai dish called pork pump (at least that’s what it’s called in l.a., i’ve seen it as sweet braised pork in other places)? basically a big ol' hock braised in sugar/... (8 replies, last updated by Gary Soup July 4, 2003)

My wife and I will be getting an early start on our Christmas shopping next week in the Short Pump area. I would like to find a good, non chain meal. The only criteria would be that it is during lunch hours and close to the Short... (9 replies, last updated by AMFM March 13, 2009)

does anyone know what happen or what’s going on w/ the pump house in bushnell park? (3 replies, last updated by andrew brady June 16, 2006)

Does anyone know a bar(near Union Square) that allows you to bring food in from Pump? (1 reply, last updated by Scott V December 29, 2006)

Cask aka real ale. Hand pump aka beer engine. Searching the archive here I find no reports. Google’s not finding anything either. Only reference I find on latimes.com refers to renting for a party. Jonathan Gold comes through... (7 replies, last updated by bijoux February 18, 2008)

Pay or Play asked earlier in the week what one does with leftovers of the huge helping of Pork Pump at Lake Spring. I am here to report a delicious lunch today: reheated the PP in a fry pan then took a strip of some fresh Lavasch... (1 reply, last updated by pepper March 28, 2004)

Husband and I are going out Saturday with friends and need to decide between Copper Grill and Seasons as we haven’t been to either one. Price isn’t really and issue, wine list and quality are issues. Have any Richmond... (0 replies, last updated by Janet February 3, 2005)

I tried floating the idea of biscuits and gravy to my kids and they made sad, ooky faces so I abandoned the idea (quite frankly, I wasn’t feeling all that awesome about getting them hooked on such a would be... (11 replies, last updated by alkapal November 13, 2007)

Ordered delivery from The Pump last night. I had my concerns about this place – for one, I hadn’t heard of it, two, my not-as-chowish wife suggested it and three, I wasn’t in the mood for “health”... (12 replies, last updated by Jessica July 12, 2004)

Ok it is time the porcine-loving boyfriend’s birthday and I have a trawl to the SG Valley in mind. The famed pork pump of Shanghai has been much discussed in the past. What’s the best place to get it as of today, and... (8 replies, last updated by russkar February 21, 2005)

i try to balance my more ‘chow-worthy’ meals with healthier alternatives like The Pump. does anyone know relatively how healthy their meals are, specifically their tahini-baked dishes? isn’t tahini loaded with... (4 replies, last updated by epicure-us October 28, 2003)