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ZAGAT Nightlife 2007 06/18/2007 Zagat Survey
“ ... The street-level bar at this East Village Chinese restaurant may be 'fun and festive', but the Sino scene can get downright 'sinful' as you descend into its subterranean lounge, a 'sexy', 'mazelike' affair where 'trendy' types mingle, dance and 'flirt' on antique opium-smokers� bedsteads; celebrants say it�s a 'great place to have a party.' ... ”	click to enlarge
SAVE THE DATE 2007 12/27/2006 The New York Post
“ ... One of only four "Downtown Cool" picks, China 1 is hosting top shelf till 2 AM, full fusion buffet, martial artist, dj's and hot furry snow bunnies! Tickets limited! ... ”
New York Press Aug: A sexy twist on Chinese Cuisine 07/31/2006 New York Press
“ ... "Gorgeous, stylish and seductive...authentic ingredients seem even fresher with thoughtful presentation...the Cashew Chicken was sublime...China 1 is a great place for a party." ... ”	link to article
The East Village Answer to Spice Market 07/31/2006 Great Places New York
“ ... 2005 Zagat Decor Rating: 26 "the East Village answer to Spice Market" -NY Magazine "An extravagantly decorated ground floor eatery parked above a sprawling subterranean lounge... it's a sexy destination" -Zagat Nightlife 2006 ... ”	link to article
Zagat Nightlife Guide 2006 05/24/2006 Zagat
“ ... [Listed under our old name: No. 1 Chinese] "This East Village Chinese restaurant takes the Spice market approach to nightlife with an extravagantly decorated ground-floor eatery parked above a sprawling subterranean lounge; rife with kitschy fish tanks, hanging lanterns and opium beds imported from China, it's a sexy destination for folks with a sense of humor. Not yet rated." ... ”	click to enlarge
Paper Magazine 11/29/2005 PM Picks
“ ... The bar gets awfully crowded awfully quickly. This is nice, because many of the people down there are quite pretty. ... ”	click to enlarge
Shecky's 11/22/2005 Bar of the Day
“ ... Though China 1 gets crowded, its lack of non-local weekend warriors make it feel like an ancient Chinese secret ... ”	click to enlarge
Time Out New York 05/27/2005 Low Rider
“ ... bustling, brick walled endeavor No. 1 Chinese makes a point of being neighborly by providing tables where diners can cuddle up to other diners... if you end up at a communal table, keep an eye on your dumplings ... ”	click to enlarge
Citysearch 05/16/2005 Best of City Search
“ ... A trendy East Village haunt puts the fun back into retro, family-style Chinese dining ... ”	click to enlarge
AOL City Guide 03/08/2005 Hot "Chow Fun" in the East Village
“ ... a darkly seductive second dining room, adjoined by a lounge equipped with pillow-laden, carved opium beds imported from China ... ”	click to enlarge
New York Times: Dining In 03/02/2005 We Deliver
“ ... something to eat while you're getting misty in front of a John Hughes movie ... ”	click to enlarge
Asian Food Journal 09/01/2004 Barbecued Spareribs and Cantonese-style Fish at No. 1
“ ... a lively new restaurant in the heart of New York's East Village that boasts an unusual decor, a hip ambience and delicious Chinese food ... ”	click to enlarge
Daily Candy 03/31/2004 Wok and Roll
“ ... Don't miss the chicken lettuce wraps or the mighty fine salmon in ginger ... ”	click to enlarge