Austinist: Austin Bites: MARS (Ya Dim Sum, Ya Lose Sum)

v_meewes

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:45:56 -0600

#24 writes: Because you right online under a pseudonym... followed by: While you're at it, you should consider a career in writing for the Austin Daze, too. Then you won't even need to worry about using proper spelling... love it. and no, i have no intention of correcting my "grievous error." lol.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:18:16 -0600

Because I don't know if they actually pay anything, but the Austinist hires reviewers because they have a set amount of people who officially write for them and they audition potential writers to see if they'll join those ranks. So if you're going to take the time to audition to be a writer, you should take the time to write well. Do some research, write a couple of drafts before you post your final, and maybe have a friend edit it for you! Yeah!

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:17:22 -0600

Why can't we all just agree that this is A BLOG. Not a credible source for news OR reviews. It's just locals that have enough of an interest in this town to actually write something about it. Want "credible" reviews? I usually check out the Austin Chronicle...or ask a friend.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:01:28 -0600

What can I say? I right for the Daze!

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:44:26 -0600

you love him because he has the right to write, and that's not a sound reason.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:07:03 -0600

I think I love you, 24.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:02:52 -0600

OMG! The actual Austinist writer took the time to not sign in and attack me for my knowing north and south! When I'm sure the Austinist would provide them with the opportunity to go in and change the original post to replace the grievous error! That's AWESOME that *most* dim sum is up north! And congratulations on knowing *everyone* who would be able to tell anyone that! So how about you don't be such a lazy writer and say something to that effect instead of STARTING YOUR REVIEW WITH A HORRIBLE AND ERRONEOUS LEAD THAT WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCREDIT EVERYTHING ELSE YOU SAY?? Oh, right. Because you right online under a pseudonym and when you write a blog entry you're supposed to think that any comments are good. At least people are reading this, right? Awesome! Way to go! I bet you're totally helping to drive people towards CNN.com and raising the advertising revenue for the blog! You go, the_punny_pun! Don't let anyone take your awesome incorrectness away from you! While you're at it, you should consider a career in writing for the Austin Daze, too. Then you won't even need to worry about using proper spelling and your grammar can be just as bad as your attention to detail and facts!

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:28:42 -0600

Wow #19, hello pot, have you met kettle?

b

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:00:53 -0600

heh heh...i think i got a little vicariously offended cuz it's like, c'mon, guys!!! dontcha even wanna *try* a goat cheese and mushroom wonton? shoot. i know i do!

v_meewes

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:51:33 -0600

touche! :)

b

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:42:22 -0600

some of the dim among us are gonna choose to hate, they might have pre-ACL shpilkes, who knows. ;) but what nobody can EVER take away from you, sweetish chef, is that precious pun.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:41:40 -0600

In general people who post comments about restaurants, i.e. the above people, are assholes, and don't have anything good to say about anything. Check out the Dim Sum. It's great. And for those who said Marco Polo is good: Can you identify any of the meats you were ingesting? Neither could I.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:33:51 -0600

Funny = people thinking Mars is a new restaraunt in town. Would this be the same review if they were in their "north of the river" location like they were for years and years and years. I get it though, its on SoCo now so it's SoCool.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:56:39 -0600

Their dim sum is terrible! I went last Sunday looking for normal mars Asian fusion deliciousness, and I got a mediocre dim sum. i got there at 2:15, told dim sum was for another 45 minutes. Thinking this was ample time and that Mars is usually very delicious decided to stay. Boy was I wrong! I had maybe three dishes in that 45 minutes, then was told I couldn't get dim sum anymore and could order off the happy hour menu. I left still hungry and spending more money than intended. the service was slow and awful. but, yes, it was still fairly delicious. will never go to their dim sum EVER AGAIN.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:48:24 -0600

If we're paying $2 a square foot for an apartment, some of us are going to have to eat Alpo when we want meat.

Tron in the citay

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:40:59 -0600

Seriously haters, can you at least take a holiday for 9/11? I'm really sorry the corner of 6th and Lamar is no longer a grass field with a used car lot, but we need to accept that Austin is all grown up. I'm not trying to go all Dallas, but it we are going to be paying $2/sft for an apartment, we should be able to diversify our dining experience as well. Margaritas and migas become boring after a while, thus I am excited about the Mars brunch menu. Comparing the prices of Mars to the north Lamar dim sum places is along the lines of comparing a steak at the Frisco on Burnet to III Forks. *gasp* Sometimes restaurants charge more because *gasp* they use better ingredients. Thanks for the review sweetish chef. I'll definitely be at Mars this Sunday, and I will not complain about the wait for a table, because seriously....it's Sunday...what's the rush?

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:20:35 -0600

hey #13- maybe YOU should be writing for the austinist, with your keen attention to cardinal direction and whatnot. yes, marco polo has good dim sum AND is in the south- way to go! but anyone can tell you MOST dim sum is up north. stop nit-picking & use your energy on something more productive. als0- "only" 4-6 dollars meant in relation to normal mars prices, not dim sum in general. but, in my humble opinion, the spectrum of comments on this post makes the heading that much more appropriate. -the sweetish chef (in too much of a hurry to sign in)

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:45:53 -0600

Seriously, I don't mind positive reviews. I like them, as a matter of fact, because they generally give me a good new restaurant to try. But a positive review that starts out with a sentence as blatantly ignorant as "You don't have to go north of the river for dim sum!"? That's not a positive review at all, it's just positively identifying the reviewer as someone who doesn't really know the full dim sum scene in Austin all that much. Cause, yeah, Marco Polo is south of the river, and it's tasty and cheap. I'm glad you like the food at the restaurant you work in though, Mars waiter. It'd be really annoying to eat when you were on break if you always had to run down to Homeslice or something.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:14:50 -0600

I am a server at Mars and I love the food there. The Dim Sum is excellent. The chefs work very hard to make unique and tasty items. Thanks for the nice review.

Sam Armstrong

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:47:57 -0600

I feel like Mars has always been hit and miss, but I like any idea that involves brunch that strays from the requisite green chili grits or what the hell else ever the soul food patrol recycles. Strawberry martinis sound a little ehh ... how are the bloody marys?

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:09:16 -0600

Mars is a great rest., but #3 is correct. I have run into numerous Mars faitful who have tried this new location only to be dissapointed and a little lighter in the wallet than before.

Benj

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:58:52 -0600

I'm definitely going to check this one out. Austin has some decent Chinese food here and there, but it'd be nice to find something good in an unexpected venue like Mars.

guest

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:30:48 -0600

I"ve had the dim sum at Mars and it's one of the best and most unique I've ever had. Here's guessing none of you have even tried it.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:38:49 -0600

I am posting as a guest because I am too lazy to register, but this does read like a press release. There is no critical engagement of the food at all in this "review." Also, "ONLY" $4-6/plate for dim sum? Methinks the sweetish chef needs a reality check and should head to Shanghai.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:22:23 -0600

why is it that salty, anonymous commenters hate anything that is too positive? it's like good review = conspiracy!! the austinist, along with the mohawk and mars, is trying to take over the world! mwuahahahahaha!!

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:12:47 -0600

this sounds terrible.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:00:03 -0600

Why would I eat fusion dim sum when I can have real dim sum for less money? I think from the recent spate of food articles, it's quite clear that Austinist has no interest in honest criticism.

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:28:25 -0600

"Mars, raising prices and cutting portion size since 19....errrr....the move to Congress"

guest

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:21:35 -0600

Marco Polo's south of the river, isn't it?

flengord

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:14:17 -0600

Is this a review or a press release?