Shaoxing wine

4 must-try restaurants in Suzhou, China, with modern takes on traditional Jiangsu dishes

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4 must-try restaurants in Suzhou, China, with modern takes on traditional Jiangsu dishes

Suzhou, a city in Jiangsu province, eastern China, is often celebrated for its noodles and picturesque canals. But it also offers a plethora of dining experiences that go beyond tradition. With a focus on seasonality, Suzhou’s culinary scene showcases a blend of regional and contemporary interpretations of Jiangsu and broader Chinese cuisine. Here are four … Read more

How Shaoxing wine, once used only for cooking, has made it onto Michelin-star drink menus

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How Shaoxing wine, once used only for cooking, has made it onto Michelin-star drink menus

When you think of Shaoxing wine, do you picture it in a glass or sizzling in a wok? For most, Shaoxing wine is that clear, amber-hued cooking essential with a distinctive aromatic nose that lends sweet and briny flavours to food, deepening and enriching dishes. But this 3,000-year-old yellow wine, made from glutinous rice, water … Read more