Tag: Shenzhen

While exploring the bustling city of Shenzhen, China, we stopped at Mulino Alimentari for a little taste of Italy. Sometimes, nothing hits the spot quite like Italian food, and I was excited to see what this cozy escape had to offer! We kicked things off with an Aperol Spritz and a Watermelon Fizz. The Aperol Spritz was a classic, refreshing choice, while the Watermelon Fizz brought a fruity twist with vodka, lemon juice, and watermelon syrup. The Pesto and Clams Pappardelle was an interesting twist on a classic pasta dish. Wide ribbons of pappardelle were tossed with fresh basil pesto, tender clams, and a creamy…

The second city in China that I got to visit on my family trip was Shenzhen. I had previously written about Frankie’s – the American pub that gave me a little taste of home. In this post I am writing about a very traditional Chinese meal we had at Laurel. The restaurant is located in the giant shopping mall where we spent most of the day.   The meal started off with an appetizer – some pickled seaweed and chicken feet. The seaweed was salty and a little chewy. However, I cannot tell you about the chicken feet because I…

While on my family trip to China, one of our stops was in Shenzhen, China (a major city in Southern China that is right on the border with Hong Kong). One of the reasons for our stop here was so my father could show us around. He has been doing business in this area for over 20 years. While getting to explore a different country is exciting, after a certain amount of time it’s only natural to start feeling homesick. This is where Frankie’s comes into play; this is where my father and all other ex-pats come to get a…