Longcheng Dongpo Banquet

Longcheng Dongpo Banquet

　　The first part of the “Longcheng Dongpo Banquet” features Dongpo-inspired dim sum. The green tea selected is “Yangxian Tribute Tea,” Dongpo’s favorite in his time, while the black tea is “White Crane Oolong,” which he planted himself during his years in Lingnan. The dim sum includes eight varieties such as “Dongpo Poria Cake,” “Dongpo Deer Antler Cake,” and “Zhao Yun Chrysanthemum Pastry.”

　　The second part is the Dongpo Banquet wine selection. For spirits, historically renowned liquors from Dongpo’s hometown are chosen, including Luzhou Laojiao, Langjiu, and Jinzhu Daqu. For sweet wines, options include Shaoxing aged wine—enjoyed by Dongpo during his tenure in Hangzhou—as well as locally brewed Tiandongmen Wine or Osmanthus Wine from Lingnan.

　　The third part is the Dongpo Banquet dishes, divided into four series: famous dishes from Dongpo’s life, dishes inspired by Dongpo’s poetry, traditional dishes from Changzhou, and dishes named after Dongpo. These include “Mianshan’s Lone Beauty,” “Sharing the Moon Across a Thousand Miles,” “Literary Brush Grand View,” “Dongpo Pork,” and a total of 32 dishes.