Vegetarianism is 'the most direct way to influence society and the environment,' says Gary Yin. Find out why the chef is part of TIME's newest class of Next Generation Leaders
when Gary Yin took the helm as executive chef of his family’s restaurant in 2018. But Yin, who changed the menus and branding, has catapulted the Beijing eatery into the ranks of the world’s best.
It hasn’t been an easy path. “At the time, knowledge in terms of food was meat, caviar, lobster, abalone, shark fin—these kinds of foods were of value. And if you wanted to do something upscale, you definitely had to have those things incorporated into the menu,” Yin says. His mission isn’t just culinary, it’s environmental. China consumes 28% of the world’s meat, and livestock is estimated to account for around 15% of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
The 32-year-old chef, who was born in Taiwan and grew up in Canada, has undoubtedly succeeded in showing that vegetarian food can be refined and upscale. Foodies have flocked to the sleek venue to try Yin’s inventive culinary creations. His favorite menu item is the hawthorn jelly and Comté mountain yam rolls, which combine a traditional Beijing berry dessert with French cheese in a high-end fruit roll-up.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Brandon King shines as wobbly West Indies pull off precious winNICHOLAS POORAN oversaw a rare T20I victory for the West Indies, greatly assisted by Brandon...
Læs mere »
King Charles' Coronation details from date to Bank Holiday plansWith King Charles' coronation now formally revealed to be taking place on Saturday May 6th next year, we take a closer look at everything we know so far about the historic occasion
Læs mere »
Bank holiday for King Charles' coronation 'remains on the table'MPs have been calling for the date to be a public holiday
Læs mere »
King Charles sparks major debate as coronation details are revealedKing Charles III sparks debate after details of his coronation in May are confirmed
Læs mere »