kids kicking my a$$ on a regular basis, time is at a premium and dinner has become an exercise in creative freezer diving anyway. So when some friends organized a session, I figured what the hey, let’s give it a try. You... (6 replies, last updated by Chris VR January 6, 2008)

We threw my parents a small retirement party on Jan 1 at New Concept and must say that I was extremely pleased with the dinner. We had a small room with two large tables and another small one (for the kids). Quick review of each... (0 replies, last updated by Macy U. January 3, 2006)

Having collected a few (like 10) recommendations from Chowhounds, we showed up for the nth (—>4) time at New Concept for dimsum lunch. Most of the recommendations were from the dinner menu, so we were on our own. Lunch for 2:... (5 replies, last updated by Patrick March 4, 2006)

Tried looking up past postings, and found no one specifying dishes for dinner, beyond the crab. Anyone been recently and willing to share their favorite dishes? Need help soon. (3 replies, last updated by carter September 5, 2005)

Can’t really believe I got conned by friends (friends mind you!) into dinner here. They spent a fortune on the fixtures but the food is not as good as my neighborhood trattoria. Staff was pleasant, the noise level was... (5 replies, last updated by DavisSquare August 18, 2007)

I love New Concept for their Nouveau Canto dinner food, but I will argue against either of the places you mention for dim sum simply because I am fundamentally opposed to off-the-menu, non-cart dim sum for the same reason... (12 replies, last updated by Will Owen December 6, 2005)

Homestyle: Boston Market/KooKooRoo/CA Chicken/ home meal replacement concept that took off 10 years ago Dessert Oriented: From Baskin Robbins to frozen yogurt, which started to soar 15 years ago Asian-themed: Panda Express/Pick-Up... (23 replies, last updated by torta basilica February 2, 2002)

places in L.A. complete with pictures of their amazing offerings… all I could think about for days after was Dim Sum… And luckily, it wasn’t long before one of the hounds offered to plan an outing to New Concept... (8 replies, last updated by Suvro March 4, 2005)

venues that used to be called “Dining Adventures”: Diaghilev, Dar Maghreb, and Windows. (Places that have Theater as Dinner, like Papadakis in San Pedro, are out.) Visited Diaghilev tonight. Treated as if I had sold... (2 replies, last updated by mc michael July 28, 2002)

I’m coming in to Manhattan late this week. I’ll be staying 2 weeks and will be looking to find something intelligent. Even a deli/store with a take out. Good salads, seafood, chicken etc. Any suggestions out there for a... (1 reply, last updated by kcijones001 September 30, 2008)

I am working ahead to be ready for the rehearsal dinner for my son’s wedding. We’d like to host it ourselves at the vacation home we’ll be renting for this out-of-town event. I am looking for some menu ideas for... (15 replies, last updated by mpalmer6c January 15, 2008)

Any opinions or thoughts on the Fox Restaurant Concepts restaurants like Zinburger, Sauce, North, etc in Phoenix or Tucson? I’ve never been to any of these places, but have been hearing about them more and more. Thanks! (26 replies, last updated by lawyerbriefs March 9, 2008)

As posted on the board about 3 weeks ago, New Concept was sold and remodeled. It opened up about 2 weeks ago under the name Elite Restaurant. The menu appears to be a little different, but the dim sum is still good—delicate... (38 replies, last updated by kelvlam January 29, 2008)

The buzz surrounding New Concept Chinese in Monterrey Park (culminating with last weeks Times Review) had become too much and I finally broke down and made a reservation for 5 for Friday night. Driving up from the OC on Friday... (6 replies, last updated by cantona April 1, 2005)

Went to Ceili Cottage last night with my wife for dinner, found it disappointing. First, patio was full so we sat inside. Thought the inside looks like a bunker. Service was really slow and very disorganized. We tried to order the... (3 replies, last updated by SarahBHood August 2, 2009)