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Lao Zheng Xing (老正兴菜馆) — Michelin-starred Shanghainese cuisine steeped in tradition.
Lao Zheng Xing (老正兴菜馆) — Michelin-starred Shanghainese cuisine steeped in tradition.

Between flashing skyscrapers and the bustling streets of Shanghai, Lao Zheng Xing has been awarded one Michelin star for its celebration of traditional Shanghainese cuisine. The restaurant combines a non-pretentious ambience and affordable prices, serving classic dishes like drunken chicken, braised pork belly and Shanghai “smoked” fish.

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A taste of the Qing Dynasty - Fuhuazhai Chinese Pastry Shop (富华斋饽饽铺) in Beijing.
A taste of the Qing Dynasty - Fuhuazhai Chinese Pastry Shop (富华斋饽饽铺) in Beijing.

A taste of imperial China at Fuhuazhai Bobo, a traditional Beijing pastry shop. Flaky mooncakes, refreshing jellies and pillowy kidney bean rolls are served in a shop with a distinct Forbidden City feel. A dessert-fueled throwback to the Qing dynasty.

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Taitung: Conscious Tourism and Slow Food in Southeastern Taiwan.
Taitung: Conscious Tourism and Slow Food in Southeastern Taiwan.

Exploring Taitung has never been easier. Discover the rich traditions of the region, its history and the gastronomic events to showcase local products. Build your itinerary and choose to travel slow to appreciate all that Taitung has to offer.

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About
Andrea.

A baking-with-mud
to staining-sweatshirts timeline.

My mum had to teach me how to cook when I was 3 in order to stop me from playing with mud, pretending I was baking cakes in the garden.

And since taking the first bite of a fiery Ethiopian doro wot and staining my favourite sweatshirt with streaks of lusciously red oil in London more than a decade ago, my life has revolved around the quest to find exciting food, understanding its origin and the culture behind it.

Oh, and I write, so here we are.