Let’s talk this month about one of the best cuisines in the world. Chef Lai is a great connoisseur of Cantonese cuisine and would quickly perceive a dish prepared from top-quality and fresh ingredients, using sophisticated and well-studied techniques that are reflective of fine dining experiences.
He is well-known for pushing culinary boundaries with his delectable, authentic and masterfully presented Cantonese dishes, which are regarded as an authority in terms of traditional Cantonese, combined with the new Tianjin cuisine. The most discerning of these tastes will always find comfort with Chef Oliver Lai, the renowned Executive Chinese Chef of Shangri-La Hotel, Tianjin. He is responsible for the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, Shang Palace, and the Chinese banquet kitchen.
Do food and fashion run parallel to each other? Delights of fare and the desire for high-end couture fashion seem like diametric opposites. 1981 fashion and restaurant has cross-pollinated two of life’s greatest pleasures. This marriage has given us the best of both worlds and it is no longer a concept for the future giving rise to a new retail niche.
We recommend to you this month to plan a visit to Cuandixia, a village in the vicinity of China’s grandiose capital city that remains humble and true to its origins. Stretching back as far as 500 years to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the rocky and cobbled pathways, steep stairways and courtyard walls give away the simplicity not only of the ancient architecture but also of the village’s sedate pace of life.
When it comes to beautiful views, Beijing will not let you down. Any corner or alley of the city can be picturesque, including the impressive architecture the city boasts of, be it historical or modern. In our Beijing Beat section we recommend to you some places that can provide a memorable dining experience.
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Sandy Moore
Managing Editor | Tianjin Plus Magazine
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