TED ANTHONY sweats it out and loses his voice temporarily just to check out authentic Sichuan food in, well, Sichuan.
I SUMMON the waiter with a wave and he rushes over, grinning, jabbering in Mandarin about getting me whatever I need. It takes several seconds before doubt begins to cross his face, and this is why: I am trying to talk, but no words are coming out.
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