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  • At Trump-Xi's Lavish Banquet, Huaiyang Cuisine To Set Tone For Diplomacy

    05/14/2026 7:20:16 PM PDT · by CondoleezzaProtege · 20 replies
    NDTV ^ | May 14, 2026 | Reuters
    When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping sit down to a lavish state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, one Chinese cuisine is likely to feature on the menu: Huaiyang food, from the region surrounding Shanghai, known for its mild and subtle flavours, refined knife-work and emphasis on seasonal dishes... "One of the key strengths of Huaiyang cuisine is its broad appeal. Its flavours are widely acceptable and accessible to most people ... including international guests," said Shi Qiang, executive chef at Gui Hua Lou, an upscale Huaiyang cuisine restaurant in Shanghai... China even created a chicken dish named after US...
  • Rare 200-Year-old Tiara resurfaces: Queen Mary dazzles at Finnish state banquet

    03/11/2025 1:52:57 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 36 replies
    Euroweekly News ^ | 10 Mar 2025 | Farah Mokrani
    A remarkable piece of royal history has stepped out of the shadows, as Queen Mary of Denmark wore a 200-year-old tiara adorned with ancient stones for the very first time during a state banquet in Finland. The headpiece, originally owned by Queen Caroline Amalie, had been hidden away for over 140 years, making its debut a genuine showstopper at the glittering event hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Historic Cameo gemstones: Rare treasures from Pompeii resurface The Danish royal family revealed that the 11 gemstones on the slim gold band were collected by King Christian VIII himself, who ventured to...