According to Mark Tokoly, general manager of Hudson Manhattan Bistro, the restaurant highlights classic tavern styles. "Hudson integrates the diversity and creativity of New York City into the expression of various dishes."

Also, Hudson emphasizes fresh ingredients in accordance with the exact season, and that's clear from the two wonderfully executed dishes mentioned above.

Dallas Cuddy, celebrity adviser for Hudson, said: "The culinary trends are coming and going, but the cooking style that focuses on fresh ingredients is never going out. People all over the world may vary in the manners of appreciating food, but their love of food would be the same. After all, food is a global language that connects us in the best possible way."

If you go

Hudson Manhattan Bistro

Address: No. 203, Second Floor, West Tower of World Financial Centre, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: 010-57593020