Nadine sez... Short attention span eater! Chinatown's Little Village Noodle Shop isn't so little anymore. It took over the art gallery next door, breaking down the wall to add a private dining room that looks like a Chinese palace in miniature, accessible by a little foot bridge. DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM Yes, people are showing up to inspect the quaint addition, but you can't have the looks without the goods. The menu is lengthy and varied, ensuring a new experience every time for those easily bored. Newbies might start simply with the salt fish-flavored "Mother of all Fried Rice" ($7.25). For a variation on the usual eggplant and pork dish, try Little Village's version ($7.95), stirred with Chinese-style curry and cubes of tofu. And pyromaniacs must try the Volcano Porkchops ($10.95), salt-pepper pork with the element of fire. Watch your brows. Heh! » Place: 1113 Smith St. » Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily » Call: 545-3008

Jason sez... I'm always down to party for a good cause. Check out Reign Nightclub on Sunday as UH-Manoa's fashion design program hosts a fundraiser starting at 10 p.m. The $10 cover at this 18-and-over party will benefit the department's annual senior fashion show, "Menagerie: A collection." John sez... Manoa Valley Theatre's production of "Cabaret" is this week's best bet in big scale musical theater. Andrew Sakaguchi gives a career-best performance as the Emcee, Louise South and Larry Bialock are excellent in key supporting roles, and director / choreographer John Rampage has never done better work bringing snap and sizzle to seductive dance numbers. There's another good reason to go this weekend if you can get tickets: The show has been extended, but tickets are $5 more for the added shows. Michelle sez... I'm finally going to see "Miss Saigon." I keep hearing good things about it so I have to see if what people are saying is true. And, the "Paint by Number" dance show (Page 4) looks interesting, too. I'm always up for something different.

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