Seven Seas once again provided food to the hungry Little Leaguers of Taiwan after their match against the Canadian team. Although they didn't advance beyond the preliminaries, the team was in good spirits and proud to represent Taiwan. Better luck next year!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Recommendations for a Great Chinese Meal
Every now and then, we all have trouble deciding on what to order in a restaurant. Edward Shen, Seven Seas' owner provides suggestions for a family-style meal in this clip from a half-hour documentary on Chinese cuisine. The episode is part of a series called "Beltway Bistros," written and produced by George Ramick.
View the full video:
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Join Us for a Wu Xing Dinner
Seven Seas Restaurant requests the pleasure of your company at our exclusive dinner banquet. The ancient Wu-Xing mantra and Chinese health techniques will be emphasized through a gourmet feast in an elegant banquet atmosphere.
Details:
August 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM
$35.00 per person, includes 13 courses
Description:
The Wu Xing theory involves elements found in nature. Chinese cuisine relates to Wu Xing elements through the colors that each element represents. Certain colored foods are beneficial to designated organs in the body.
You can derive benefits from five colors - red, yellow, green, purple/black and white - with a daily consumption of fruits and veggies For this reason, they are important components of the Wu Xing (literally translates to Five Elements) diet. To achieve balance in the body, each color component must be represented in a meal.
Enjoy a slideshow of the dishes that will be served:
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Peking Duck: The No. 5 Best Food in the World
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| Delicious and juicy Seven Seas' Peking duck. Served with shredded green onions, pancakes and home made hoisin sauce. |
Thursday, July 21, 2011
A Dessert with Many Names
In this sweltering heat, what can you do with a large block of ice?
Make snow cones of course!
At Seven Seas, we prefer shaved ice dessert. While snow cones consist of crushed ice, a shaved ice dessert has a finer, snow-like texture. This helps to absorb the sweet flavorings like brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. A well-made shaved ice dessert should melt upon contact with the tongue almost instantly.
Toppings like grass jelly, sweetened red beans, mung beans or fruit are added to give some variety to the texture of the dessert. In Taiwan, some vendors add ingredients like green tea, chocolate, strawberry or milk before freezing the ice.
This dessert is highly popular all over the world. Many countries have their own version of a shaved ice dessert. In Mandarin, it's known as Bao Bing (Pronounced bow-bing.) Locals in the Philippines call it halo-halo, whilst in Mexico, it's called raspado. For a list of shaved ice names in other languages, see the end of this post.
In the pictures below, Seven Seas' server Vicki shows us how she prepares Fruit Bao Bing, an item from our brand new shaved ice dessert menu.

Make snow cones of course!
At Seven Seas, we prefer shaved ice dessert. While snow cones consist of crushed ice, a shaved ice dessert has a finer, snow-like texture. This helps to absorb the sweet flavorings like brown sugar syrup and condensed milk. A well-made shaved ice dessert should melt upon contact with the tongue almost instantly.
Toppings like grass jelly, sweetened red beans, mung beans or fruit are added to give some variety to the texture of the dessert. In Taiwan, some vendors add ingredients like green tea, chocolate, strawberry or milk before freezing the ice.
This dessert is highly popular all over the world. Many countries have their own version of a shaved ice dessert. In Mandarin, it's known as Bao Bing (Pronounced bow-bing.) Locals in the Philippines call it halo-halo, whilst in Mexico, it's called raspado. For a list of shaved ice names in other languages, see the end of this post.
In the pictures below, Seven Seas' server Vicki shows us how she prepares Fruit Bao Bing, an item from our brand new shaved ice dessert menu.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Food News
Restaurant calorie labels aren't changing diner's eating habits.Federal regulators are finalizing plans to require chain restaurants to carry calorie labeling on their menus. This is part of a national effort to to fight obesity by guiding diners to make healthier eating options. However, a new study shows that the labels are not changing people's dining out habits. Researchers theorize that dining out is seen as a treat, which is why people choose to ignore nutrition in favor of their comfort foods.
What do you think of calorie labels in restaurant menus?
Flooding dampens Mississippi oyster season.An article in the Washington Post reported that due to the flooding of the Mississippi river, the state's oyster season is in doubt. Oysters are dying because freshwater from the river is threatening the oysters' saltwater habitat. State officials suggest that canceling or restricting the October to April harvest will give the oysters a chance to recover.
Although we love to eat oysters and all types of seafood, sometimes it's crucial to be aware of news about our food sources. By making informed choices, we can help to prevent future problems with our seafood supplies.
What do you think of calorie labels in restaurant menus?
Flooding dampens Mississippi oyster season.An article in the Washington Post reported that due to the flooding of the Mississippi river, the state's oyster season is in doubt. Oysters are dying because freshwater from the river is threatening the oysters' saltwater habitat. State officials suggest that canceling or restricting the October to April harvest will give the oysters a chance to recover.
Although we love to eat oysters and all types of seafood, sometimes it's crucial to be aware of news about our food sources. By making informed choices, we can help to prevent future problems with our seafood supplies.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
What is Underground Dining?
Designer cupcake boutiques. Food trucks. Korean tacos. Pop-up restaurants. These are some of the food trends that have swept the D.C. Metro area in recent years.
But here's one trend you probably don't hear of very often - underground dining.
These underground restaurants, or supper clubs operate in the home of the chef’s kitchen, or even in offbeat spaces like museums, parking lots or alleyways for larger groups. For discerning diners who are constantly in search of something new, this type of dining could be exciting and rewarding. Chefs are often inspired to host these underground dining events to introduce guests to experimental dishes that use exotic ingredients, or perhaps present an age-old family recipe in a more private setting. While you still pay for your meal (like contributing to your share of the cost at a potluck), you get the bonus of a dinner party setting with like-minded foodies.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Kitchen Experiments
Experimenting with ingredients outside the world of Chinese cuisine can sometimes be eye-opening. Whatever the outcome, it's all in the spirit of trying something new.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
We Love Taiwanese Food
Dishes served at the latest Washingtonian Gourmet Association meeting:


Edward tells the crowd about Taiwanese food.
Fried squid balls.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Our Recipe for Sizzling Mussels
The summer time is all about sun, sand and outdoor fun, but what we at Seven Seas love best about the summer is the abundance of sea catch. We will be bringing a variety of fish and other types of seafood to our tanks soon, so keep an eye out!
Meanwhile, here's a recipe for you to try at home!

Ingredients
12 - 16 Mussels
1/2 Cup Basil
Seasoning
1 T. Cooking Wine
1 T. Mashed Garlic
1 T. Mashed Ginger
2 T. Butter
Materials
18"x18" Aluminum Foil (one sheet)
A set of Iron Plate and Wood Tray
You can also use a cast iron skillet, but make sure to add some water to the skillet to avoid damaging it.
Meanwhile, here's a recipe for you to try at home!
Sizzling Mussels Recipe

Ingredients
12 - 16 Mussels
1/2 Cup Basil
Seasoning
1 T. Cooking Wine
1 T. Mashed Garlic
1 T. Mashed Ginger
2 T. Butter
Materials
18"x18" Aluminum Foil (one sheet)
A set of Iron Plate and Wood Tray
You can also use a cast iron skillet, but make sure to add some water to the skillet to avoid damaging it.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Jumbo Soft-Shell Crab, Tilapia and Cobia Fish
Hey everyone! Fresh, jumbo softshell crab JUST landed on our premises. Special-$18.95 for 3 pieces. Only from Monday to Wednesday, hurry over!

A new shipment of live tilapia from our local Virginia fish farm supplier is also in:
You should also try the cobia fish, a delicious white fish and personal favorite of Seven Seas' owners:
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
New Blog and Cobia Fish
It's a pleasure to introduce the personal blog of Corinna Shen, co-owner of Seven Seas Restaurant. In her blog, "Wok with Corinna," Corinna talks about Seven Seas news and introduces the latest dishes that she and her husband, Edward are working on. As founder of the Washingtonian Gourmet Association, a new social-foodie group, she will also discuss topics covered in meetings and provide a forum for people to ask questions and share ideas.
Here is one of her recent posts about cobia fish:

"The first time I ever tried "Cobia" fish (海鱺魚) was in 1994 at the International Boston Seafood Show. A native Taiwan seafood company was distributing sashimi Cobia pieces.
Edward (my husband) and I both were surprised at the taste and quality of the fish. I still remember the sweet taste of Cobia fish then.
Not until March this year Seven Seas started to carry live Cobia fish from Virginia Cobia Farms. I was surprised again because the Cobia in Seven Seas tank was 40 pounds smaller than the frozen Cobia fish in Boston. The version of the steamed live Cobia was amazingly delicious with its firm texture and excellent flavor. I was convinced that I want to promote the awareness of this Cobia fish."
Read the rest of her post on her blog.
Here is one of her recent posts about cobia fish:
"The first time I ever tried "Cobia" fish (海鱺魚) was in 1994 at the International Boston Seafood Show. A native Taiwan seafood company was distributing sashimi Cobia pieces.
Edward (my husband) and I both were surprised at the taste and quality of the fish. I still remember the sweet taste of Cobia fish then.
Not until March this year Seven Seas started to carry live Cobia fish from Virginia Cobia Farms. I was surprised again because the Cobia in Seven Seas tank was 40 pounds smaller than the frozen Cobia fish in Boston. The version of the steamed live Cobia was amazingly delicious with its firm texture and excellent flavor. I was convinced that I want to promote the awareness of this Cobia fish."
Read the rest of her post on her blog.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Weekly Specials at Seven Seas
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Food Blogger Marie Nguyen Likes Our Food!
We recently hosted Marie Nguyen, food blogger of LunchingInTheDMV for a leisurely afternoon meal. Marie and her boyfriend visited us before this luncheon, and even back then she had some very kinds words to say about us.
On this second visit, here's what she had to say:
Thanks Marie! We had a nice time lunching with you. Come back soon!
On this second visit, here's what she had to say:
As much food as their was, I didn't feel gross afterwards. The food is high quality, not heavy and all tasted unique. I learned a lot about Chinese culture, what authentic means via a "heart ruler" (how a dish measures up to your childhood memories of your mom's cooking), was introduced to the rarely seen Taiwanese fish Cobia, and just little things about how a restaurant is run. Thanks again to the Seven Seas family!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Washingtonian Gourmet Association at Seven Seas Restaurant
King oysters, woodears, shiitakes, enoki and beech. If you're a fan of gourmet mushrooms, you'd be familiar with those names.
Last Monday marked the first ever gathering of the Washingtonian Gourmet Association (WGA) at Seven Seas Restaurant. Approximately 20 people gathered to hear Seven Seas' owner Edward Shen discuss the nutritional value of locally farmed mushrooms. He also demonstrated how to use them in every day cooking. Guests were then treated to a seven-course sampling of mushroom dishes cooked in a variety of styles.
Last Monday marked the first ever gathering of the Washingtonian Gourmet Association (WGA) at Seven Seas Restaurant. Approximately 20 people gathered to hear Seven Seas' owner Edward Shen discuss the nutritional value of locally farmed mushrooms. He also demonstrated how to use them in every day cooking. Guests were then treated to a seven-course sampling of mushroom dishes cooked in a variety of styles.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Spare a Thought to the Natural Disaster Victims in Japan
As the Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off, let us be enamored by the beauty of these transient flower trees that were a gift from the mayor of Tokyo as a symbol of friendship in 1912.
Let us also remember that gesture of friendship and send prayers, donations or words of support for a speedy recovery and well-being of everyone affected.

Donations can be made to:
American Red Cross or text the letters REDCROSS to 90999 to make the $10 donation.
International Medical Corps or text MED to 80888 to donate $10 to relief efforts.
Save the Children or text “JAPAN” or “TSUNAMI” to 20222 to donate $10.
Doctors without Borders To donate, call 1-888-392-0392.
Mercy Corps or text “MERCY” to 25383 to donate $10.
Salvation Army or text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
Let us also remember that gesture of friendship and send prayers, donations or words of support for a speedy recovery and well-being of everyone affected.
Donations can be made to:
American Red Cross or text the letters REDCROSS to 90999 to make the $10 donation.
International Medical Corps or text MED to 80888 to donate $10 to relief efforts.
Save the Children or text “JAPAN” or “TSUNAMI” to 20222 to donate $10.
Doctors without Borders To donate, call 1-888-392-0392.
Mercy Corps or text “MERCY” to 25383 to donate $10.
Salvation Army or text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to make a $10 donation.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Dish of the Month - Triple Delight Noodle Soup
Another one of our popular items from the noodle soup menu. Flank steak, locally sourced chicken and jumbo prawns with vegetables and yellow noodles in a flavorful dark broth. It's already delicious as it is, but you can add some chilli paste for an extra kick. Yum!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Thanksgiving in February
Seven Seas is participating in a charity program called Thanksgiving in February to help aid hunger relief in Montgomery County. We are donating 10 percent of our Tuesday, February 22 sales to this cause. Come and help raise those funds by dining with us! Click on the banner below to find out more information on this program.
Thanksgiving in February
Proceeds will benefit the following local charities:
Bethesda Cares
Bethesda HELP
Community Vision
Damascus HELP
Gaithersburg HELP
Germantown HELP
Interfaith Works
Manna Food Center
Olney HELP
Rockville HELP
Shepherd's Table
WUMCO HELP
Did you know?
- In Montgomery County, nearly 25% of residents are at-risk for hunger because of the high cost of housing, health care, utilities and other necessities.
- 29% of homeless people in Montgomery County are children.
- Almost 1/4 of all homeless people have jobs, but don't have enough money for a place to live.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Seven Seas' Corinna Shen on the Kojo Nnamdi Show WAMU 88.5 FM
Seven Seas' co-owner Corinna Shen was on the Kojo Nnamdi show this afternoon! Together with Kojo and DC food critic Todd Kliman, Corinna discussed Chinese food, culture and the ongoing Year of the Rabbit celebrations. Listen to Corinna on the Kojo show online!
Happy Year of the Rabbit!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Chinese New Year 2011 Menus
Monday, January 24, 2011
Always Searching for New Ideas
Taiwan held its' first ever Gourmet Taiwan International Conference in December 2010. The conference brought 200 participants together to exchange food innovation and business ideas. Our husband-and-wife Seven Seas management team attended the event. They're looking forward to using ideas they learned from for the upcoming Chinese New Year party at the governor's mansion in February.

Friday, January 14, 2011
Chinese New Year is on February 3, 2011
2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Rabbits are people born in 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and of course, 2011.
Rabbits are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at doing business. Being conscientious, never back out of a contract.
What are you doing for Chinese New Year? We have party menus that will be posted soon!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Thank You for Your Support!
Dear Friends,
Wishing you every happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being our customer. As a token of our appreciation, here's a $5 coupon to use at Seven Seas the next time you visit us.
All the best to you and your family!
Seven Seas Restaurant Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Happy 2011!
We would like to wish everyone the best of luck for the new year! May it be filled with fortune, happiness and health for you and your loved ones.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Plan Budget-Friendly, Healthy Meals
With the rich foods you'll be having at all the upcoming holiday parties, you might find yourself wanting lighter healthier meals. We've compiled a list of websites that will help you stay on track with healthy meal planning:
Healthy Chinese recipes from Eating Well.
Daily Meal Planner from Meals Matter.
Enjoy the festivities and happy eating!
Healthy Chinese recipes from Eating Well.
EatingWell’s healthy Chinese recipes are makeovers of traditional favorites, such as Sweet & Sour Chicken with Brown Rice and Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings. Skip the white rice—instant brown rice is quick and more nutritious—and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time.(Us: A great resource for all kinds of Chinese/Asian inspired dishes. Scroll all the way down for more recipes.)
Daily Meal Planner from Meals Matter.
Our daily meal planner makes it easier to prepare healthy, economical meals at home by helping you organize recipes and meals for each day. You can contribute your favorite recipes to Meals Matter and then plan your meals for the week by adding them to your daily meal planner. If you don’t have a recipe to add you can also write in what you plan to eat for any given meal.Cheap and Healthy: 15 Nutritious Foods for About $2 from WebMD.
How do you eat a nutritious diet while keeping your grocery budget low? The good news is that cheap food isn't necessarily unhealthy food.
You can cut food costs by eating more meals at home, and by making sure they feature some of the healthiest foods from your supermarket -- foods like whole grains, vegetables, and beans.
Enjoy the festivities and happy eating!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Dish of the Month - Tofu and Crabmeat in a Paper Pot
We debuted this dish two years ago, and it's been one of our more popular Paper Pot dishes. Silken tofu, carrot shreds and crabmeat simmered in a light broth with just a hint of white pepper is simply delicious! While the paper "pot" looks as if it's only there as decoration, it is actually absorbing some of the fat from the soup (which is already low in fat content) as you eat. Win!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
A Few Good Tips For Sticking to Your Healthy Diet
More useful, expert tips can be found on Helpguide.org
# Fill up on colorful fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are low in calories and nutrient dense, which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Try to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day and with every meal—the brighter the better. Colorful, deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain higher concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—and different colors provide different benefits, so eat a variety. Aim for a minimum of five portions each day.
Some great choices include:
# Fill up on colorful fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are low in calories and nutrient dense, which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Try to eat a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day and with every meal—the brighter the better. Colorful, deeply colored fruits and vegetables contain higher concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants—and different colors provide different benefits, so eat a variety. Aim for a minimum of five portions each day.
Some great choices include:
- Greens. Branch out beyond bright and dark green lettuce. Kale, mustard greens, broccoli, and Chinese cabbage are just a few of the options—all packed with calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, and vitamins A, C, E, and K.
- Sweet vegetables. Naturally sweet vegetables—such as corn, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, yams, onions, and squash—add healthy sweetness to your meals and reduce your cravings for other sweets.
- Fruit. Fruit is a tasty, satisfying way to fill up on fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Berries are cancer-fighting, apples provide fiber, oranges and mangos offer vitamin C, and so on.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Dish of the Month - Chicken and Broccoli
Other places make this dish with a sweet and starchy brown sauce, so we saute white chicken meat and broccoli in a light, white sauce. At lunch, ask for steamed white or brown rice if you don't want the extra calories from fried rice. Cooked with fresh, locally grown ingredients!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ten Tips on Healthy Eating
This list is compiled by the President's Council on Fitness and Sports:
1. Start your day with breakfast.
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza!
2. Get Moving!
It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
3. Snack smart.
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.
4. Work up a sweat.
Vigorous work-outs - when you're breathing hard and sweating - help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.
5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of any one thing.
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and calcium from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out the Nutrition Facts Panel on food labels will help you get all these nutrients.
1. Start your day with breakfast.
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza!
2. Get Moving!
It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
3. Snack smart.
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.
4. Work up a sweat.
Vigorous work-outs - when you're breathing hard and sweating - help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging, or dancing. Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.
5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of any one thing.
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries and ice cream to eat healthy. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and calcium from a variety of foods. Balancing food choices from the Food Guide Pyramid and checking out the Nutrition Facts Panel on food labels will help you get all these nutrients.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Dish of the Month - Wonton Noodle Soup
Enjoy shrimp wontons, watercress and thick egg noodles in a low-fat chicken broth soup. One delicious bowl is perfectly filling for either lunch or dinner.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Chinese School Field Trip to Seven Seas
Chinese culture centers and Chinese language schools in MoCo know us from our efforts at educating the community about Chinese culture. That's why Dragon World Chinese School principal Hsiu-Lan Wu brought her students to Seven Seas for lunch and a conversation with Edward and Corinna about the healthy traditions of Chinese cuisine.
The students, American-born Chinese youth aged between 12 and 17, heard about the benefits of a five-color diet. Many asked intelligent, thoughtful questions. We had a wonderful time hosting them!
The students, American-born Chinese youth aged between 12 and 17, heard about the benefits of a five-color diet. Many asked intelligent, thoughtful questions. We had a wonderful time hosting them!
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Dish of the Month - Jellyfish Salad
Ever been stung by a jellyfish? Now it's payback time, as we serve jellyfish salad appetizers. Ours includes thinly shredded scallions tossed with sesame oil, salt, a dash of sugar and a little soy sauce. Not only is it sweet revenge, but a delicious starter when you're in the mood to be adventurous.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Upcoming Events at Seven Seas
Mid-Autumn Festival - September 22, 2010
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or Moon Festival is the Chinese version of Thanksgiving. There are different folk tales of how this holiday came to be celebrated, and if anyone is interested in the stories, they can be found on 'trusty' ol' Wikipedia.We will be coming up with specials for the day of the festival, so keep a lookout for them on this blog.
Rockville Restaurant Week 2010
Seven Seas is participating in Rockville Restaurant Week 2010 this year! We are offering pre-fixe, $8/lunches and $15/dinners from October 4 - October 10.Check out the menus:
Thursday, September 2, 2010
A Multicolored Diet Is A Healthy Diet
Seven Seas' co-owner Corinna Shen has been on a mission to champion healthy eating habits for many years now. In 2008, she wrote a special column for the Epoch Times on finding balance through a five color diet. She first explains the benefits of a colorful diet from a traditional Chinese viewpoint, then relates it to modern, Western nutrition guidelines.
The traditional Chinese viewpoint:
In Chinese culture, food and medicine are closely related. The practice of traditional Chinese medicine places great emphasis on achieving balance in one's body for the regeneration of the body's systems and organs. This balance is referred to as yin and yang. An important aspect in attaining a balanced yin and yang is a well-rounded nutrition with at least five varieties of colors.
While the principles of yin and yang are relatively unfamiliar to the Western world, the Chinese have been practicing it since the 3rd century. Over 3000 years ago, the Yellow Emperor wrote in his classic book on internal medicine, Huangdineijing, that if people wanted to obtain health and longevity, they should eat food with "five colors, five tastes and five fragrances."
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Recipes for Beef and Broccoli
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| Seven Seas Beef and Broccoli lunch special |
If you're looking for an easy dinner recipe, beef and broccoli is the one. It's hearty, tasty and doesn't take much time at all. Perhaps you already have a recipe that you follow for this dish! But there's one thing that should be pointed out about many recipes online - many of them instruct you to coat the beef in a starchy sauce and deep fry. Why obscure the taste of fresh, quality cuts? Our chef suggests that you skip this step altogether.
This recipe doesn't use the deep-fry method. If you'd like for the beef to be a little more flavorful, marinate it with pepper, soy sauce and a little rice wine before cooking.
And then there's this video that shows you the ultra-shortcut way of making this dish. Video's a bit grainy, but still useful.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Limited Quantities Of Six Pound Lobsters In Our Tanks
Hey everyone, we just wanted to let you know:
Sale price: $12.50/lb
Regular price: $24.99/lb
We only have 3-4 of these lobsters left, so please call to reserve.
Other fresh catch that just arrived are:
Soft shell crabs
One crab: $9.95
Two crabs: $16.95
Red snapper $14.95/lb
Six-pound lobsters are at Seven Seas!
Sellout risk: Very high.
Sale price: $12.50/lb
Regular price: $24.99/lb
We only have 3-4 of these lobsters left, so please call to reserve.
Other fresh catch that just arrived are:
Soft shell crabs
One crab: $9.95
Two crabs: $16.95
Red snapper $14.95/lb
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Authentic Noodle Soups
Noodle soups are a staple in authentic Chinese food. There are so many different varieties of delicious noodle soups across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other countries with large Chinese populations that it's practically impossible to document. What we can do is introduce you to some of our favorites, and hopefully you'll like it as much as we do!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Dish of the Month - Chinese Seaweed Salad
You might be familiar with Japanese seaweed salad, but what about Chinese-style seaweed salad? Is there a big difference? Absolutely. Japanese style seaweed salad is marinated in a sweet, vinegar sauce and sesame oil, while Chinese-style seaweed salad is tossed with salt, garlic and shredded carrots. It's also more dense in texture. Whichever you prefer, Seven Seas serves both!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Sweet & Sour Pork Recipe
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| Seven Seas' Sweet & Sour Pork Lunch Special |
This is a great recipe because it teaches you how to make the sauce from scratch. Make sure to read page one of this article on sweet and sour pork to get a full understanding of the author's approach. The comments have some very helpful tips too.
Labels:
American Chinese food,
Chinese Recipes,
pork,
sweet and sour
Monday, July 26, 2010
We're Open After Last Night's Massive Storm. Come Check Out Our Specials
We'd like to apologize for closing and ending our dining services early last night when the storm hit.
Luckily, we have fully recovered from our power outage and are open for your dining pleasure.
Since this is the start of a new week, we have new specials for your enjoyment. Here are few mouth watering seafood dishes:
Jumbo Half Shell Pacific Oyster in Black Bean Sauce
Lobster Pumpkin Soup
Lobster in Melon Salad
Real Crab Meat & Avocado Salad.
Enjoy!
Luckily, we have fully recovered from our power outage and are open for your dining pleasure.
Since this is the start of a new week, we have new specials for your enjoyment. Here are few mouth watering seafood dishes:
Jumbo Half Shell Pacific Oyster in Black Bean Sauce
Lobster Pumpkin Soup
Lobster in Melon Salad
Real Crab Meat & Avocado Salad.
Enjoy!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Dish of the Month - Lobster with Ginger and Scallions
Seven Seas customers love Thursdays because of our fabulous lobster special. Purchase one lobster at regular price (priced per pound) and get the second of equal or lesser value, on the house!
To make good use of this deal, specify to your waiter the approximate lobster weight that you'll pay for. Remind your server that you want lobsters that are as equal-sized as possible. They'll show you the lobsters you ordered and inform you of the weight.
Then specify what sauce you want cooked in! Favorites include ginger & scallion, black bean sauce and hot sauce. And even if it's not Chinese-style, we'll steam it whole and serve with just butter - if that's what you want!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Seven Seas' Wedding Catering at the Baltimore Aquarium
Congratulations to Jenny & Mo on their nuptials last Saturday at the Baltimore Aquarium. Seven Seas had the pleasure of providing a family-style dinner for the reception.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Dish of the Month - Crispy Shrimp Dumplings
Hand-made by chefs on a biweekly basis, this is one of our popular appetizer dishes. Our catering clients love serving these fried shrimp dumplings at their parties. An easy crowd-pleaser and perfect anytime.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Father's Day Prix Fixe Menu
Father's Day is here! Make use of our special prix fixe, 5-course menu for just $18.95.
$18.95/per person
茶:選一: Choice of One Tea
菊花茶 Chrysanthemum Tea
桂花烏龍茶 Sweet Osmanthus Oolong Tea
湯選一: Choice of One Soup
餛飩湯 Shrimp Wonton Soup
酸辣湯 Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
雞茸玉米湯 Chicken & Corn Soup
香菇肉羹湯 Rou-Geng* & Mushroom Soup
*肉粳(Rou-Geng) Chicken Strip Coated with Shrimp Paste
頭抬選二: Choice of Two Appetizers
上海春捲 Spring Roll
涼拌哲皮 Marinated Jelly Fish
紹興醉鷄 Shaoxing Wine Chicken
台南蝦捲 Tainan Crispy Shrimp Roll
蘇州燻魚 Shanghai Style Smoked Fish
蒸餃/鍋貼 Pan Fried or Steamed Dumpling
主菜選二: Choice of Two Entrees
辣子鷄丁 **Chili Chicken
海珍蟹餅 Broiled Crab Cake
芒果酥牛 Crispy Mango Beef
放羊吃草 *Lamb with Cilantro
秋葵小炒 ** Squid, Pork and Okra
松子魚捲 Crispy Pine Nut Fish Fillet
笑鳥鮮蝦 Laughing Bird Shrimp with Cashew
黑椒小牛犢 Veal & Mushroom in Black Pepper Sauce
甜點: Dessert
幸運餅 Fortune Cookie
香蕉春捲Banana Spring Roll with Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate, Green Tea and Red Bean)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
$9 Sake Sampling At Seven Seas
Sake Sampler Set $9
Try our manager's weekly picks of one warm, one chilled and one unfiltered, quality Sake.
Our selection of sakes include: Gekkeikan, three types of Sho Chiku Bai, Momokawa Pearl, and Yaegaki Nigori. Try them out!
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