Passing through a gate of time and space, Shen Long stepped from the capital in 2018 to the Huadu in 1988. He was in a quiet alley with no one around. He stepped out of the alley and came to the side of the busy street. Looking at his surroundings curiously.
On the street, bicycles dominate, and cars and motorcycles are as rare as morning stars. An elderly man wearing a red armband is standing at the intersection to maintain order. Pedestrians walking in a hurry glance at Shen Long curiously.
In a sea of gray and blue clothes, Shen Long was wearing an elegant suit, rimless glasses, and a camera hanging around his neck, which made him look unique. The newsstand nearby attracted his attention. Shen Long strolled by and scanned After taking a quick look, I saw the year 1988 prominently marked on "Huadu Daily".
It seemed that my inference was correct. Shen Long felt a little relieved. Just as a yellow taxi passed by, he quickly reached out to stop it.
"Sir, where do you need to go?" the driver stopped and asked, his head sticking out of the car window.
"The destination is the White Swan Hotel. By the way, can I pay the fare in US dollars?" Shen Long opened the door and got in the car and sat down.
"Of course I am willing to accept it! Sir, are you a returned overseas Chinese?" Hearing Shen Long's words, the driver was very happy and immediately started the engine, fearing that he would take back his decision. At that time, there was a huge gap between the official price of the U.S. dollar and the black market price. It was undoubtedly a good thing for Shen Long to pay in U.S. dollars.
"Yes, my grandfather immigrated to the United States in his early years and later started a family there. I heard that the motherland was opening up, so I came here to visit." This is the story Shen Long weaved for himself.
"I can tell at a glance on the roadside that you have returned from the United States. Even the richest people in Hong Kong are not as well-dressed as you." The driver flattered. Shen Long's outfit was nearly thirty years ahead of the times, so it was naturally eye-catching.
During the conversation with the driver, he occasionally asked for news about food, but he never got the information about the No. 1 celebrity chef competition from the driver. Shen Long was not in a hurry because of the relationship between the celebrity chef and the driver. The paths of life are far apart, so it is reasonable for him to be confused and ignorant. He will find the hotel later and inquire again.
Soon, the taxi stopped steadily in front of the White Swan Hotel. It was jointly built by Mr. Huo from Xiangjiang and the local government. It was officially opened in 1983. It was also the first five-star hotel in China. Due to its unique historical background, it has become one of the most popular hotels in China. It is the first choice for returning overseas Chinese and compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao to stay in China.
After paying the fare, he stood up from the car, thanked the waiter who came over, and handed over a five-dollar bill. Shen Long walked into the lobby and came to the front desk to hand over his forged American passport, feeling slightly nervous. Staring at the front desk clerk, "Please check me in."
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment." The front desk clerk had seen many foreign guests and was not too surprised. After careful inspection, he completed the check-in procedures for Shen Long and handed his passport and keys to him.
"Thank you." Shen Long finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was the advantage brought by the cutting-edge technology that was thirty years ahead, allowing him to be safe and sound. He took his passport and keys, walked back to his room along the elevator to rest for a while, and then walked downstairs again to the Yutang Chunnuan Restaurant on the third floor of the White Swan Hotel.
Yutang Chunnuan Restaurant is located on the third floor of the White Swan Hotel. The designer skillfully uses Lingnan features such as pavilions and pavilions, birdsong and flowers to create a rich Xiguan style. The outdoor river view echoes the indoor Lingnan characteristic garden view, which is quite interesting.
This restaurant is not only a famous time-honored Chinese restaurant in Huadu, famous for its exquisite dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, but it also became one of the first restaurants in Guangzhou to be awarded a Michelin star in 2018.
Birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together. If you want to find out the inside story of Liao Jie and the No. 1 Celebrity Chef Competition, seeking help from famous chefs in Huadu is undoubtedly the most convenient way. This is also one of the important reasons why Shen Long chose to stay at the White Swan Hotel. .
Although you can also go directly to Liao Jie's Yangzhou Building, it would be too abrupt. It is better to taste the delicacies here first and chat with the chef. It may be more comfortable to use his lead and even get the first opportunity to enter the on-site observation. Opportunities for celebrity chef competitions.
I found a table in the atrium with a beautiful view and sat down, and ordered a few of Yutang Chunnuan's signature dishes to taste. Every dish at this acclaimed Huadu restaurant was delicious, especially the distinctive dish. The sunflower chicken amazed Shen Long.
This dish is praised as the best chicken in the world. From the day they were born, these chickens have never tasted the taste of whole grains and do not know the nature of water. They feed on fresh sunflower plates and leaves and dry them in the sun. The juice squeezed out of the sunflower after drinking is very delicious.
"It's really delicious!" Shen Long gave thumbs up many times while tasting, full of praise.
The waiter next to him pursed his lips to hold back a smile, "Dear Sir, are you a returned overseas Chinese? Since you have already dined here, you might as well try it a few more times. Our store's Seed Ginger Duck Song Lettuce Wraps, Nine-turn Eggplant, Thirty The baked mandarin fish carved with New Year flowers is a rare delicacy.”
"As you said, it is rare to taste such authentic Chinese food when living overseas." Shen Long nodded in praise, then turned his head to look at the waiter, "I have a heartfelt request. I wonder if I can ask you for a meal from your store?" The chef comes to meet you?"
Shen Long handed over his business card, "I am a reporter working for a Chinese-American newspaper, and I am particularly interested in food. In addition to tracing my roots this time, I also want to collect more information about Chinese food and write an article about it. The publication of the article enables those who are far away from home to taste the taste of their hometown and relieve their homesickness."
Shen Long's wording was perfect. The waiter really couldn't find a reason to refuse. In addition, it was not lunch yet and the kitchen was not busy. Therefore, the chef appeared quickly and said, "Hello, Mr. Shen, this is Yutang Chunnuan." Chef Su Ziwen.”
"Mr. Su has long admired your name. It is a great blessing in life to be able to taste the cooking skills of a top master like you as soon as I arrive in China." Mr. Shen led Su Ziwen to his seat and offered a string of heartfelt compliments, "This sunflower chicken should be served as What is your creation? The skin is golden and crispy, the meat is tender and sweet, and the bone marrow is full of rich sunflower seed aroma. It is a rare delicacy..."
He had done his homework early and collected many delicacies from the Internet. Everyone praised Yutang Chunnuan. The words he used were appropriate, which made Su Ziwen quite happy. It was like Yu Boya met Zhong Ziqi. In just a moment, Mr. Shen won Su Ziwen's heart. Full of good feelings.
"If Mr. Shen doesn't mind, you can also enjoy dinner at our restaurant. I will prepare it carefully later and when night falls, I will present several unique dishes to Mr. Shen for you to taste."
"Okay, then it's settled." Seeing that the time was right, Mr. Shen stepped into the topic, "Mr. Su, besides Yutang Chunnuan, are there any other famous restaurants and chefs in Huadu that are worth visiting?"
"When it comes to famous chefs in famous restaurants in Guangzhou, the leader should be Master Liao Jie Liao of Yangzhou Tower!" Su Ziwen praised with a thumbs up.
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