What is Dim Sum?
What is Dim Sum? By Shirley Fong-TorresDim means “point” in Cantonese; sum means “the heart.” Dim sum is offered in tiny cafes and huge dim sum palaces. It is usually served from 8 a.m. until around 2 p.m., but nowadays some restaurants have it available around the clock. It is a time for family and friends to gather, and almost always on Saturdays and Sundays. However, dim sum can be found any day of the week. In the restaurant, you sit at a table that is set with plate, chopsticks and napkin, and usually an assortment of sauces: soy, chili,......