Happy Chinese New Year: Eat Well & Prosper

Happy Chinese New Year: Eat Well & Prosper

To celebrate 2011, the Year of the Rabbit, here are a few standout dishes from San Francisco that will have firecrackers going off in your mouth.

Reign of the Shanghai Dumpling King

Reign of the Shanghai Dumpling King

Our favorite spot in SF for Xiao Long Bao, or Shanghai steamed dumplings: these labor-intensive dumplings of love are a favorite among foodies, and for good reason. Once you bite through the thin, smooth skin, your mouth is flooded with a shock of hot, rich, broth and a savory pork filling.