237963 Sat May 11 11:25:14 -0700 2002 1 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1261720 There has been lots of Sichuan merchants in Flushing lately. People selling little boxes of appetizers on the street. I went into the little mall on Main near 41st and saw that things have changed. The first counter on the right still has the baos, but further in, sharing a counter, there's someone selling whole Tea Smoked Duck, billed as the Sichuan specialty. A large is 12 dollars, a small, 10. Very reasonable. Very well prepared. You chose the one you like and the guy can chop it up for you at your request. This is something. Tea Smoked Duck has been so neglected in the past. As difficult it is to find in Chinese restaurants, when you do order it, it's a different version at each restaurant. This particular one I got is more smoked, with tighter meat. Quite delicious cold. Their duck necks and liver cooked in soy sauce (at 2 dollars a box) are tasty, too. Sat May 11 11:25:14 -0700 2002 0 HLing 1 1261800 The marinated/split duck ("pei pa ya-tze") in East Manor off Kissena is actually very good. It's split in half and roasted with a savory marinade similar to the hoisin-like sauce that comes with roasted pork. I agree with you about the tea-smoked duck being neglected, undeservedly. However, the chiu chow duck which is a little tart and vinegar-y is awesome too. Tue May 14 00:59:35 -0700 2002 1261720 0 wendy l.