It is said that life is like a kitchen: all kinds of ingredients, a cooked pot; oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, frying, roasting and stewing; The tableware is swinged, and the gong opens. For thousands of years, Chinese chefs have carved ingredients with respect and awe, tempered their craftsmanship with research and exploration, condensed the flavors of life into delicacies on the table, and soothed the hearts of the people of the world with the fireworks of the world.
As a global leader in business, Forbes China spares no effort to drive innovation in all fields. This time, we focus on chefs and inject new impetus into Chinese cuisine by focusing on this core group that is driving the evolution of Chinese dining culture and lifestyle. Forbes China believes that these outstanding performances are inseparable from the chefs' diligent pursuit of high-quality food, and they continue to polish their in-depth understanding of ingredients and introduce innovative expressions in meticulous details. This year,Forbes ChinaHand in handTsingtao beer, with the group of chefs working in catering institutions in Chinese mainland as the survey target (including Chinese chefs with foreign passports), launched the first year"Forbes China Kitchen 30" selectionWe hope to praise and encourage these Chinese chefs who have been working silently, and promote the multi-dimensional innovation and development of the industry.
After leading diners to taste Shanghai and Suzhou cuisine, the 2023 Forbes China Chef Private Banquet Series "Taste Tour" came to Beijing on December 27, and joined hands with Tsingtao Beer Ultra Premium Line and Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing to present a wonderful closing feast. Adjacent to the Forbidden City, a luxury boutique hotel that can overlook the magnificent ancient architecture in just a corner, VIPs can enjoy wine and chat, experience the fusion and collision of Chinese classic food and national tide brand fireworks, and taste food from all directions in the center!
The scene of the dinner. Wu Yingjian, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the "2023 Forbes China 30 Selection" and General Manager of the Public Relations and Cooperation Department of Forbes China GroupWelcome remarks for the dinner. She especially thanked the strategic partner of the event, Tsingtao Brewery, the co-presenter Mandarin Oriental Beijing Wangfujing, and the team led by Chef Zhou Yanping, and hoped that through Forbes China's event and platform, more exquisite lifestyle tasters will be gathered.
Secretary General of the Organizing Committee of the 2023 Forbes China Lucky Kitchen 30 Selection
Wu Yingjian, general manager of the public relations cooperation department of Forbes China Group.
As a host,Du Beibei, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, BeijingHe extended a warm welcome to the guests. She said that Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, located in the heart of China's capital and above the fashionable and high-end lifestyle hub of Wangfu Central, is an extraordinary high-end boutique hotel in Beijing, showcasing the spaciousness, style and luxury of Beijing.
Du Beibei, Director of Sales and Marketing at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
Before the start of the dinnerLi Xiumei, a member of the National Beer Evaluation Committee of Tsingtao BreweryLed the guests to taste the six products of Tsingtao Beer:0.0% alcohol-free, puree, crystal pure raw, white beer, IPA,and"I Legend"
Li Xiumei, a member of the National Beer Evaluation Committee of Tsingtao Brewery
From shallow to dark, from light to strong, everyone felt the quality and charm of Tsingtao beer. In particular, the culmination of the final debut is the "Legend of a Lifetime" that combines the classic whisky cask process with caramel and whisky flavors, and each tasting has a unique and progressive feeling.
Tsingtao beer product display.
The menu of this dinner consists of:Zhou YanpingThe team led by the head chef carefully crafts and integrates the experience and skills of Chef Zhou Yanping with more than 30 years of experience and skills, which is full of double surprises of taste and vision, and can complement the high-end line of Tsingtao Beer. AsExecutive Chef of Mandarin Oriental, Wangfujing, BeijingChef Zhou Yanping has upgraded the traditional Mandarin Steakhouse, embellished the tradition with innovation and embellished the craftsmanship with art, and he was not only selected for the "2023 Forbes China Lucky Kitchen 30", but also won the Elite Chef Award.
Executive Chef Zhou Yanping of Mandarin Oriental, Wangfujing, Beijing.
The appetizer of the dinner is:Silver cod in lemon honey sauce, shredded chicken with black truffle, grilled Iberian black pork barbecued pork with Tsingtao beer without alcohol。Western-style ingredients and Chinese-style production techniques dance together on the tip of the tongue to form a unique taste experience.
Charcoal-grilled Mayou fish, French blue mussels with Qingdao crystal pure. When making, the beer is repeatedly brushed on the fish skin, which is crispy and delicious. The freshness of the seafood, the mellow aroma of the wine, the dishes and the wine, the geometry of life, and the infinite happiness.
Black truffle wild rice, Liao ginseng with Qingdao puree. In the mist of the mountains, the strange treasures brewed by the land; In the secluded seagrass, the blue sea contains the treasures - the two match each other, and live in harmony.
Lobster boiled in butter, French mustard seeds, spinach with white beer. Inspired by the experience of diving, the chef transforms the beautiful scenery from the bottom of the sea into a gastronomic picture on the plates of diners. The domineering spirit of the jade unicorn in the sea is accompanied by the freshness of mustard seeds, accompanied by spongy spinach and cucumber, and a mouthful of fruity white beer, the sight and taste are all the call from the ocean.
Pigeon, honey black pepper juice with Aoshima IPA. The chef has named this dish "Dangerous Pigeon" – a small pigeon meat with a delicate heat. A ** juice, you must eat it in one bite and then carefully remove the bones with your hands. If you don't follow the instructions, you can easily affect your surroundings. The pigeon meat is tender in the throat, and the bitter sweetness of the IPA perfectly neutralizes the flavor of the meat.
Charcoal-grilled Australian M9 Wagyu beef, cheese potatoes, and Beijing green onions are served with Qingdao's "Legend of a Life". Beef has a marble-like texture that melts in your mouth; Potatoes are shaped like a cow's spinal cord and wrapped in a full stream of cheese; The combination of Beijing's characteristic green onion and secret sauce is exquisite. The chef is like a conductor, and innovation and tradition are intertwined into a rhapsody in his hands, and the notes fall, composing a "legend".
Dessert isGuanyan vanilla panna cottawithPuff pastry and flowing rice balls。The dumplings, which symbolize a happy reunion, draw a perfect end to the whole private banquet, and the consensus on traditional culture adds weight to this dessert.
With the successful conclusion of the dinner, the activities of the 2023 Fu Kitchen Private Banquet Series have also come to an end. In the future, Forbes China will continue to pay attention to the cutting-edge trends of high-quality catering in China, and work with industry partners to create a richer dining experience.
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