A Heartwarming Taste of Hong Kong at Honest Kitchen, Grand Summit | the Beijinger: Whenever the pace of Beijing life gets us down, we always head to Hong Kong-style restaurants. Why? Sitting in a crowded canteen surrounded by noisy, hungry people, watching the staff running around, steam rising from the cauldrons and occasional flames from the large woks from the kitchen ... all that boisterous activity would warm anyone's heart. And the affordable, hearty food helps too.
A Cake Fiend's Guide to Daoxiangcun, Beijing's Oldest Traditional Pastry Shop | the Beijinger : The renowned Daoxiangcun Bakery has deep roots in Beijing. It was in 1895 that Guo Yusheng opened its doors in Guanyin Temple on Qianmianwei street, selling authentic Beijing pastries and snacks. As an outsider, you may have walked past a Daoxiangcun store countless times and never even realized, but for the locals, this staple chain is home, and brings back fond childhood memories.
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