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\nBensan Li
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\nCBC Radio Canada International Chinese program host, Maple Magazine columnist, Vancouver Film & Television Artist’s Society
\n<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
\n“Enriched by over five thousand years of culture and history; accentuated by its vast geographic and climatic variations; China is a land of flavours.
\nHere in Vancouver there is no shortage of skilled Chinese chefs and their scrumptious culinary creations. Their larger than life stories of how they came to this strange land, started building new dreams and new careers in their known trades with bare hands and years of experiences. Little did they know; they also laid a strong foundation that flourishes in greater Vancouver’s promising Chinese food horizon. These are true pioneers who introduced authentic Chinese cuisine to Western Canada. \n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nThe Chinese Restaurant Awards not only pays a long overdue tribute to
\nthese hard working folks by recognizing them and thanking them for
\nmaking Vancouver the top Chinese culinary haven in North. America.\n<\/p>\n
It
\nis definitely not an easy task selecting 25 ‘Signature Dishes’ amongst
\n400+ local Chinese restaurants. We searched high and low, left to
\nright; and we let our palates do the choosing. This year is only the
\nbeginning of our journey to unveil other ‘Signature Dishes’. Those
\nthat did not make it to the list this year, behold, there is always
\nnext year!”
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