Eating in Beijing - 2003 Edition

Author: Compiled by the Editorial Department of "Eating in Beijing"
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Publishing Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Chinese culinary culture has a long history and was once hailed by Dr. Sun Yat-sen as one of China's greatest prides in the world. Since the reform and opening-up, the food industry has experienced unprecedented prosperity. Exploring the popular trends and deepening development of culinary culture has become a crucial issue for the food industry. From a demand perspective, the most prominent trends are the popularization of food consumption and the trendification of food consumption. From a supply perspective, it is characterized by the eastward spread of Western cuisine, the northward movement of Cantonese cuisine, the popularity of home-style dishes, and the development of fast food. In response to this, many in the food industry feel a heavy sense of crisis: can the traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations continue to thrive?