Jade Dragon Restaurant: Come in from the heat for authentic Chinese fare

If you want to catch Judy Chin, owner of Jade Dragon Restaurant, you had better be quick on your feet. One minute, you will find Judy warmly welcoming her long line of regular diners, and the next, you will find her on the road, making your life easier and more delicious by the minute. Summer is here, and as the heat rises, so do the calls to this popular and consistently first-rate Chinese restaurant in Warwick. Why slave over a hot stove when you could be enjoying one of Judy and Jade Dragon's savory entrees or combination platters - delivered right to your doorstep? Whether you make your way to this easily accessible spot on Warwick Avenue, or you have Jade Dragon's phone number on your speed dial (732-9595), you will always find satisfying meals here to satiate your hunger this summer.

Jade Dragon is well-known for its extensive menu of tantalizing Chinese cuisine, from its lengthy list of appetizers to its heaping combination platters. All of Chef Rickie's meals are made from the freshest ingredients including these popular entrees - Jade Dragon's Seafood Chow Mein and its King Moon Scrod, a lightly battered fish served in golden brown butter and topped with Julienne-cut vegetables (available Wednesday through Friday) For your summer options, try any one of their crispy salads, including their popular Buffalo Chicken Tender and chunky lobster salads. An unexpected surprise at Jade Dragon is their broad selection of American-style classic sandwiches and burgers. Some have called their Chicken Club Sandwich "one of the best around", but it would be hard to beat their BLT, stuffed with garden-fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes and piles of bacon!

Jade Dragon Restaurant has long been called the "Cheers" of Warwick, a place where everybody knows your name and treats you like family. Judy Chin says of her diners, "Our priority here is the quality of our food and our service, and most of all, the care and satisfaction of our customers." Not only is the food appealing and affordable, there is a full-service bar where you can comfortably gather with friends and throw back a refreshing drink. Judy is famous for her original specialty drinks, including her thirst-quenching Frozen Strawberry Margaritas and ever-popular red and white Sangrias. Come in, beat the heat and grab a drink with the Jade Dragon family. If you are lucky, you may even catch Judy, mingling with her devoted customers between deliveries.

Jade Dragon Restaurant is located at 1982 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday, and Sunday from 11 am to 10 pm; and Friday and Sat, from 11 am to 11 pm. Delivery is available ($15.00 minimum purchase). To place a take-out order, call 732-9595. Visit their website at www.jadedragonri.com.