i must mention this.

friday midday i found myself with a bit of free time and a hunger pang. i called heather, and we decided to try a new-ish spot in provo. when i got home, caitie was also there so we packed up and went to four seasons hotpot and dumplings, on 236 N. University. the waitress was incredibly helpful, and we ended up deciding on a chinese salad and a batch of boiled dumplings to share. the waitress recommended the salad and i was a bit skeptical--i thought there was a possibility that it would have crushed ramen noodles sprinkled on top, and caitie was thought that it might have canned mandarin oranges, but no, it was the real deal, with glass noodles, cilantro, and i can't remember what else. this was authentic, according to my limited knowledge of authenticity. the dumplings were filled with pork and cabbage per the recommendation of the waitress, and they were deliciosos. they were just like the ones my family had in taiwan. and after all was said and done, we only spent about 6 dollars each. so good! i write this because i want to recommend it to anyone who likes real ethnic food, and wants to support local small business. it's definitely my new favorite, and i can't wait to try a hotpot there sometime. come with me. 謝謝.