Sara Cucco Hayley
Pearland
Island Fever
Roky way: Actually, Roky Erickson performed in Houston in the '80s at a club called the Island ["A Beautiful Mind," by William Michael Smith, May 8]. He sang "Two-Headed Dog" and other memorable tunes that will never make the Bend It Like Beckham soundtrack but were perfect for your Teen Angstsoundtrack.
Thank you.
Z. Antonio Helm
Houston
Dim Sum Crabbing
Golden Palace pleasures:We've been eating dim sum around Houston for more than 20 years. In that time, we have seen places go in and out of favor, as it seems no dining group is as fickle as regular dim sum diners. If there has been one consistently fine place, it has been the Golden Palace ["Wednesday Brunch," by Robb Walsh, April 17].
I was surprised to learn that Mr. Walsh has had cold dumplings when the place is packed on the weekends. It has been my experience in over 100 visits to the Golden Palace that the food is rarely on the carts long enough to get cold.
One can count on the Golden Palace to serve hot food from the carts even on the weekend. I believe Mr. Walsh must have been looking for something to criticize the restaurant for, rather than going there with an open mind.
I also cannot imagine a serious food writer expecting to find crab in crab and asparagus soup. That's kind of like trying to find the lobster in that Cantonese old chestnut, shrimp in lobster sauce, or trying to find oysters in the oyster sauce. How silly of Mr. Walsh. As far as sea cucumber goes, I suggest that Mr. Walsh stick to food he knows about before he criticizes a dish for its odd texture and taste, which are simply inherent in the primary ingredient. I challenge Mr. Walsh to find a restaurant to make a sea cucumber dish that he will enjoy. It's just nasty stuff unless you were raised on it.
Robert M. Rosenberg
Houston
Listings Complaints, Part II
Big and small: Please reconsider your new format that does not list all theater events in Houston. Not every theater or company has a big budget for promoting events. Have a heart!
Guadalupe Mendez
Houston
Hidden delights: Over the years I've come to depend on your publication for events and entertainment listings. I'm always looking for alternative shows that may not draw the largest crowds, but usually offer a lot of talent. I am writing because your new format is no longer listing all theater events.
It seems that your writers or editors are making my decision on what to attend instead of allowing me to make my own choice. While I would agree with some of the selections listed, limited coverage of events is not something I'd like to associate with the Houston Press. Please reconsider your new format.
Leticia Manzano
Houston
Inclusion:I respectfully request inclusion of all Houston-area theater events in your new format, rather than a select few. Thank you.
Anna Núñez
Houston
