After my daughter, son-in-law and Ah Dee finished their dessert at La Bella Ferrara, they went to a Chinese family-run massage shop around the corner. It is usually very busy there, but this time they were lucky enough to get a massage therapist right away.

Here is Ah Dee having a foot reflexology treatment after getting a back rub on the chair. His therapist is from Toisan, where both of Ah Dee's parents are from. The man practices his own style of massage, utilizing mostly Shiatsu techniques to stimulate the flow of "chi" in the body. It was so relaxing, Ah Dee almost fell asleep. But then Ah Dee also falls asleep during root canal.

American-Asian Body Energy, 178 Hester Street, New York, New YOrk 10013 (212) 625-8778
$25 for a back/foot massage combo -- a very good deal!