x * 2 + 1

This is the numerical expression I use to decide on how many dim sum plates to order when x represents the quantity of diners.  This is how I know that the dim sum dishes at Dim Sum Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn are smaller than traditional dim sum plates, like in Chinatown in Queens or Manhattan, and more expensive.  This is kind of a bummer as I had hoped to find a place to satisfy my occasional dim sum cravings without smelling the nasty fish markets along Canal street or driving/parking in the hectic Flushing, Queens area.  But it would do for now.  Here are our five plates (2 * 2 + 1 = 5)

Vegetarian Dim Sum Bar Platter (above): Spinach Dumplings, Red Cabbage Dumplings, Mushroom Dumplings

Grilled Eggplant… usually stuffed with shrimp.  Same price for stuffed with nothing? 

Steamed Vegetarian Bao (2 pieces for $4, what a rip-off!)

Vegetable Lo Mai Gai: Sticky rice, mushrooms and bean curd

These are the most common of my dim sum cravings.  I think I’ve been spoiled by Vegetarian Dim Sum House.  Now, to get my butt to Chinatown as one piece is just not good enough.