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Classic desserts: Baked Cheesecake at the Astor Hotel in Tianjin

2011-07-01 11:13:47

Pastry chef Vinson Xu of the Astor Hotel in Tianjin demonstrates how he prepares his signature dessert - Baked Cheesecake.

Classic desserts: American Brownie at the Astor Hotel in Tianjin

2011-06-27 14:06:13

Pastry chef Vinson Xu of the Astor Hotel in Tianjin demonstrates how he makes his signature dessert American Brownie.

Challenging the classics

2011-06-24 09:46:54

The most classic dishes are ofteh the hardest to get right, but pastry chef Vinson Xu of the Astor Hotel dares to challenge himself and make them his signature dishes.

Journey of rediscovery

2009-10-16 13:38:37

Just like in the good old days, no one leaves Tianjin without a box of mahua, or sugared dough crullers.

Something fishy about this place's food

2009-10-16 13:39:24

A trip Tanggu is not complete without a seafood feast.

Goubuli steamed stuffed buns

2011-02-22 14:02:50

As the most famous Tianjin snack, Goubuli steamed stuffed buns date back more than 150 years. What makes them so delicious is that all the processing steps, including selecting ingredients, mixing, stirring, rubbing and rolling, involve special techniques.

Jian Bing Guo Zi

2011-02-22 14:05:07

With quite a long history, "jian bing guo zi" is something quite unique to Tianjin. It is a kind of Chinese pancake that is usually sold as a fast breakfast food on the streets.

Tianjin snacks

2011-02-23 17:32:46

Tianjin is proud of its delicious snacks that are renowned throughout China. They are generally characterized by a bit salty but strong flavors that have been evolving and developing since the area was first settled in the sixth century.