Grand Panorama of Chinese Restaurant Couplets

Author: Liao Shujii
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The Grand Collection of Chinese Culinary Couplets selects dining-related themes closely tied to people's daily lives as its starting point, compiling the best of ancient and modern culinary couplets from China and beyond. It spans from the Tang Dynasty (with even earlier pre-Qin verses in some collected couplets) to the present day, covering China domestically and extending to overseas regions. The book unites famous couplets, renowned authors, famous establishments, and famous delicacies, totaling over 3,600 pairs, categorized into dining couplets, wine couplets, tea couplets, emerging beverage couplets, and overseas culinary couplets. Prominent figures like Li Bai, Du Fu, Lu You, Zhu Yuanzhang, Qianlong, and Ji Xiaolan are all known for their culinary couplets. The collection includes both elegant works with profound literary depth and popular, accessible pieces, as well as humorous and engaging couplets. The Grand Collection of Chinese Culinary Couplets integrates thoughtfulness, artistry, readability, and practicality, making it a unique gem in the garden of food culture. It is suitable for both general families and couplet enthusiasts to read, appreciate, and ( means "" in Chinese, which should be translated as "" in English), as well as for dining establishments such as restaurants, wine houses, and tea rooms to decorate and enhance their ambiance.