198634 Thu Dec 26 09:09:28 -0800 2002 1 18 Manhattan 0 1059218 One of the xmas crowd at the Veselka yesterday (9th and 2nd ave) and adored the xmas borscht. Light, clear, beautifully pink and peppery broth with 4 delicious mushroom dumplings (light, delicate, filled with duxelles. Believe it's available for another couple of weeks. If not, put it on your calendar for December 2004! Thu Dec 26 09:09:28 -0800 2002 0 Nancy Nosher 1 1059252 Thanks for reminding me. I try to get to Veselka for this every year, usually after steam cleaning myself at the Russian Baths. They usually have it until early January. Thu Dec 26 19:02:34 -0800 2002 1059218 0 ruth arcone