Rosalind skillfully handled the task given to her by Wu Qian, and after the phone was dialed, she communicated with the other party in fluent British English, and Wu Qian briefly said hello to James May during the conversation.

But in the end, Wu Qian regretfully learned that the other three were busy with something, and today I received a temporary invitation, an old friend became a grandfather, and the plane to France will take off in two hours, at least the day after tomorrow.

"Wu, don't leave England so soon, I've been waiting for you with orangutans and moles for a long time, you must wait for us to come back, let's play together on Silverstone!" James May "roared" on the phone, the old friend was not so fast to be a grandfather, but unfortunately the delivery date was a few days earlier than the expected delivery date.

Wu Qian asked Rosalind to convey that he would definitely wait for them to come back.

In the quiet car, Connor could even hear James May's growl on the phone, and he knew that if it wasn't for a very good relationship, it would be impossible to communicate in this tone, and he couldn't figure out how a young man from the Celestial Empire could play with three old English men.

The phone hung up, Wu Qian took the phone from Rosalind, he was very satisfied with Rosalind's appearance, just like the feeling of staying with his favorite actress at any time, it was really interesting.

"Connor, introduce a few Michelin-starred restaurants, it's time for dinner. Wu Qiandao, in China, Michelin is not very easy to use, and the dishes of the Celestial Empire will not be the turn of the French, but when they go abroad, they naturally have to believe in the most authoritative "Michelin Red Guide".

Although the star-winning restaurants judged by Michelin may not necessarily meet the tastes of the people of the Celestial Empire, it has to be said that there is still a very strict mechanism, and it is already very good to be able to get stars.

Michelin judges a restaurant on six criteria: the quality of the ingredients, whether the different flavors are well integrated, the cooking technique, the innovation of the cooking, whether it is good value for money, and the consistency of the cooking.

These standards do not apply to Celestial Cuisine. For example, Michelin's emphasis on culinary consistency, a chef repeats the same dish 100 times, and there will be no significant fluctuations in taste, which is the consistency of cooking.

The fundamental reason for this is that Western chefs will follow the recipe when cooking food, and will also use thermometers and balance weights and measures tools in the cooking process, which is very rigorous, so the taste of the food will be highly consistent.

When cooking, most of the dishes of the Celestial Empire are based on the chef's hand, the use of various seasonings, and the control of the heat are completely judged by years of experience.

Therefore, it is not that the dishes of the Celestial Dynasty cannot meet the standards of Michelin, but they are completely not on the same road, each with its own standards.

"OH NO, Dear Mr. Wu, don't you think about the restaurant of the Corinthia Hotel? "Connor has been working in Corinthia for many years, and he has a great sense of belonging and is very dutiful in his sales.

Wu Qian said with a smile: "There is a chance to eat in the hotel, since you are out, let's eat outside." ”

Connor nodded regretfully and said, "Mr. Wu, in the 2019 Michelin selection, there are a total of 3 3-star restaurants, 10 2-star restaurants and 58 1-star restaurants in London. I would like to introduce you to the restaurants with 3 and 2 stars......"

According to Michelin's own words, one star represents a very good restaurant in its category, which is worth trying. Two stars represent excellent cooking skills and are worth the detour. Three stars is incredible, representing the culinary art at its peak, and it is worth a special trip. No matter what kind of skill, as long as it reaches the artistic level, it is amazing.

Wu Qian sighed in his heart, in the end, the Europeans made it, there are so many Michelin restaurants in London alone.

Although in recent years, some restaurants in the Celestial Empire have also been working towards this award, but to date, in 2019, the Celestial Empire Demon Capital has only produced 1 3-star, 8 2-star and 25 1-star, which is a big gap.

It is even said that in the entire Celestial Empire, only Modu and Yangcheng have Michelin restaurants, and Michelin explains why only these two cities have Michelin restaurants: Any city that is included in Michelin means that the city's catering has been in line with international standards......

"Uh...... Don't bother, since it's in the UK, you can choose one of the restaurants that focus on British cuisine. Wu Qiandao.

Connor was very happy that Wu Qian was willing to taste British food, and now many people say that there is no British food, but in fact, it is not that there is no British food, but that British food has declined, and in recent decades, many chefs are frantically digging into the food of British history.

"Mr. Wu, if you want to eat British food, I would like to recommend you a restaurant that just won 2 Michelin stars this year, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, this restaurant is headed by Chef Ashley under Heston Blumentha, Heston is definitely a British national treasure.

Heston's own The Fat Duck is a three-Michelin-starred Alice in Wonderland-themed restaurant. ”

Although Wu Qian knew nothing about London cuisine, he did have heard of the "Fat Duck Restaurant", which is known as one of the best restaurants in the world, opened in 1995 in a village in Berkshire, west London.

"Connor, then why can't you go directly to the 'Fat Duck Restaurant' opened by the master?" Wu Qian asked with some confusion.

Connor spread his hands and said, "Almost all three-Michelin restaurants need to be booked a long, long time in advance, because the ingredients are all from all over the world, and they need to be prepared in advance. ”

Wu Qian suddenly realized that according to this meaning, even if he paid a high price to go to the restaurant, people would not have the ingredients to entertain him. There are many famous restaurants in the three-star Michelin-starred restaurants, some restaurants require formal attire to be allowed to enter, some only accept even number of guests, such as 2, 4 and 6, and some are available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seeing the regretful look on Wu Qian's face, Connor said: "DBHB Chef Ashley studied under Heston when he was more than 10 years old, and he and his chef Heston spent more than 10 years researching and exploring the history of British cuisine, consulting food historians and anthropologists, and spent a lot of time studying ancient British cuisine in the British Library, and then presenting ancient dishes in a modern way.

The dishes on DBHB's menu date back to the 14th century, with Ashley and Heston both trying to tap into the pasts to justify British cuisine and bring the country's declining cuisine back to life. ”

"Drive, walk, go to this restaurant owned by Ashley, the apprentice is really not necessarily worse than the master. Wu Qian decided that things happen from time to time when the blue is better than the blue.

Connor was instructed to start the car immediately, and Rosalind pulled out a very compact electronic device, a bit like a laptop, but much thinner and lighter, and the screen was the size of a half-palm, she looked up the number for ordering food at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, and called to make a reservation in advance.

Although a two-Michelin-starred restaurant is not as particular as a three-star restaurant, it is still necessary to make a reservation in advance, otherwise it will take more than an hour to wait for the food to be served, which is very uncomfortable.

DBHB is located inside the Mandarin London Hotel with a beautiful view of Hyde Park, and it was already an hour later when Wu Qian and his party arrived.

DBHB's interior design uses natural materials such as wood, leather and steel, referencing historical craftsmanship while creating a sleek and modern feel. The whole is decent, the color is neither an elegant route nor a sense of visual impact, the whole is not bright enough, and there is a slight sense of local tyrant.

Walking into the restaurant, Wu Qian felt that although it was a two-star Michelin restaurant with three forks (Michelin's rating of the restaurant environment), the overall environmental atmosphere was indeed not amazing, and it could only be said to be decent.

The only private room in the restaurant was for dining, and Wu Qian and Rosalind were placed by a window with a very good view. Connor couldn't have come here with him, so he found a place to eat.

Although it was time for the meal, there were not many people eating in the restaurant, and the attendance rate was about 60%. Among the diners, Wu Qian found the figure of Asian, two ladies dressed very fashionably and exquisitely, and when they heard the two talking by chance, they knew that they were fellow villagers.

The two beauties were about 30 years old, and they also saw Wu Qian. Wu Qian smiled at each other's acquaintances, which was regarded as a friendly greeting in the same foreign country.

The waiter led the two of them to the table, and Rosalind walked quickly to the front of Wu and pulled out the chair so that he could sit down. This move made the waiter stunned for a moment, and secretly said that this Mr. Celestial Dynasty is really ungentlemanly, how can he still let the lady move the chair, he doesn't know the relationship between Wu Qian and Rosalind.

Wu Qian felt a little awkward, he patted Rosalind on the shoulder and said, "Let me try this etiquette." ”

Rosalind was a little flattered and said, "BOSS, is this really good?"

Wu Qian didn't speak, walked straight to the opposite side and moved the chair away, waved his hand, and said with a smile: "Lady Rosalind, please take a seat." ”

Rosalind looked at Wu Qian, did not refuse again, walked to the chair and sat down with elegant steps, and said, "BOSS, you are too polite." ”

"The etiquette of a gentleman, regardless of whether it is high or low, will the president also move a chair for a lady?" Wu Qian sat back in his seat and said.

Although the waiter standing on the side could not understand Chinese, he could see from Rosalind's attitude towards Wu Qian that the relationship between the two was very obvious.

"Dear sir, beautiful lady, the dish is ready, is it ready to be served?" asked the waiter.

When eating in this kind of restaurant, you generally don't need to order your own dishes, the chef will arrange the meals, and the connection between each dish is very particular, and the aftertaste of the first dish paves the way for the next dish, pushing the enjoyment of taste to the peak layer by layer.

Rosalind translated the waiter's words to Wu Qian, who nodded that there was no problem.

Sixteen dishes are presented one by one in the corresponding order, this is the first time Wu Qian has eaten authentic Western food, his knife and fork skills are a little clumsy, and finally he asked the waiter to take a pair of chopsticks to him.

There are many dishes, each of which is as exquisite as a work of art, and some of them surprise Wu Qian.

For example, the treasure of the restaurant, Meat Fruit. A lifelike citrus with a slice of golden crispy toast.

The citrus skin is covered with small holes, which are the effect of small pores after the water droplets are produced after freezing, and there is a green stem leaf inserted on the citrus tree, which is completely fake. When cut, the inner layer is a mixture of chicken liver and foie gras, and the top layer of orange jelly skin is made of jam and gelatin slices.

The chicken liver foie gras mousse has been sieved layer by layer, the taste is smooth and rich, almost not grainy, the aftertaste is slightly sweet, and the peel is sweet and sour.

The bread slices are extremely humid, and the bread is first brushed with olive oil, then added with thyme, rosemary, garlic and vanilla oil, and baked on the gratin plate to create a beautiful pattern, which looks like a steak, crispy in the mouth, and full of happiness in the mouth.

I think the bread slices are delicious and can be renewed for free, but considering that this is just an appetizer, Wu Qian has no plans to continue eating the bread slices.

The Meat Fruit dish was not a whimsical idea of the chef himself, but was inspired by the "golden apple" at the coronation of Henry IV in 1399. The preparation process is very complicated, and the preparation takes at least two days to complete.

The restaurant will prepare a part of the Meat Fruit according to the customer flow record, if the business is suddenly very good, the Meat Fruit will really be gone, I can only say that I regret it.

Broth of Lamb Soup, which Wu Qian felt was more palatable than the creamy fennel soup he enjoyed on a plane.

After the waiter has set the plate steady, he drizzles with a rich lamb breast soup. The soup is infused with complex spices, which are as rich as the medicinal soups of the Celestial Empire, reminiscent of the old English aristocracy's practice of cooking with a large number of expensive spices to show their prominent status, and the soup is so rich that it is impossible to tell whether it is a soup or a sauce.

In the soup, fried chicken meatballs, low-temperature poached eggs, cherry radish, white radish, onion, celery, etc. Vegetables are soaked in vinegar and used to make soups. The chicken is lightly powdered on the outside and juicy on the inside. The egg white is delicate and soft like pudding, and the egg yolk flows out slowly like a textbook, which is very comfortable for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Spiced Pigeon spicy roast pigeon, the skin is crispy and flavorful, the meat is tender and has no fishy smell.

The fries are fried three times with different oil temperatures, then refrigerated and fried again, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Although it took a lot of time, Wu Qian felt that the taste of this dish was not very popular.

There are also pineapple buns grilled with brandy and syrup, octopus claws, duck breast, scallops, salmon, braised pork, and milky steak...... The dessert is a toffee tart, and the presentation is as chic as a work of art. In the end, the waiter came with a cart and presented a cool Internet celebrity liquid nitrogen ice cream to Wu Qian and Rosalind.

After Wu Qian's meal, the taste of sixteen dishes was reserved in his mouth, some surprised him, and some felt mediocre, but I have to say that this is a very good high-end restaurant, and the cost of the meal is really not expensive, because there are still things in the afternoon, Wu Qian did not drink, and Rosalind is even more unlikely to drink, and finally checks out, 2359 pounds.

The tip was paid by Rosalind 50 pounds, because Wu Qian had cash on him......

"A modern interpretation of an ancient British recipe is a very meaningful thing in itself. Wu Qian stood at the door and glanced back at the restaurant, and walked towards Hyde Park not far away, summing up the meal in two words, satisfied.

This meal reminded Wu Qian of the plot in an anime, the sense of accomplishment that the little Chinese master finally succeeded in thinking about it day and night in order to restore a cooking process decades ago, and he thought that the chef of this restaurant, Ashley, and his chef Hurston were also like that.

You can't just take a car away after eating, the restaurant is right next to the UK's largest royal park, so you can just take a trip with the flow.

Connor returned to the hotel, for the Rolls-Royce Phantom that Cooks had rented was already in place, and Ball and David had rented a very large American sedan, which would not be noticeable at all hidden in the river.

Hyde Park is London's most recognizable park, covering over 360 acres and was originally part of the Westminster Abbey estate. Until the 18th century, it was the King's deer hunting ground, and in 1851, Queen Victoria hosted the London International Exposition for the first time.

Walking into the park, Wu Qian couldn't help but feel a little emotional, there are similar places in the capital of the Celestial Empire, Haizi Park, the Qing Dynasty was the royal hunting ground, but now it has become a vegetable market, leaving a small area to become the current Haizi Park.

Hyde Park is full of tourists, Wu Qian and Rosalind stroll in it, under the blue sky and white clouds, there are squirrels frolicking on the grass from time to time, and they are not afraid of visitors, as if they have long been accustomed to living in peace with humans.

Further on, you will arrive at the lake in Hyde Park, where swans, mallards, and water birds frolic on the blue lakeside, and there is a unique fountain pool on the shore of the lake, surrounded by many foreign travelers who take pictures.

The small garden at the northernmost end of the park is called the Italian Garden, which has nothing to do with the Italian half-dime, and the overall layout is very exquisite, and it is also a favorite place for visitors.

To the south of the park is a monument built in 1876 to Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Opposite the Albert Monument is the Royal Albert Hall, where "sitless concerts" are held every summer.

Wu Qian slightly regretted the season, in September in Hyde Park some of the grass and trees have begun to yellow, if you come to Hyde Park in spring and summer, the eyes are full of fresh green, the wide field of view is the same as New York's Central Park, it allows urbanites to fully contact with nature, so that people's body and mind can be soothed.

The clouds in the sky fluttered carelessly, the river was as quiet as an oil painting, and the doves of peace walked lazily on the lawn, passing by the people lying on the lawn, although there were many tourists around, but Wu Qian felt very peaceful in his heart.

"It's pretty good to have a picnic in a place like this. Wu Qian said in a low voice.

Rosalind didn't say anything, she followed behind Wu Qian like a shadow, dutifully playing the role of assistant secretary.

The road in Hyde Park is divided into a bicycle path and a sidewalk, and there is also an equestrian training field, and at the moment several men and women are riding horses under the guidance of a jockey. Wu Qian looked at several tall horses with great interest, and he was a little interested.

"Rosalind, do you know how to ride a horse?" Wu Qian asked.

"A little bit, boss. Rosalind replied that she had no problem with simple riding, but not with the difficult maneuvers of equestrianism, for there had been no special practice.

Wu Qian felt that he could find a place to play this, BMW was equivalent to a supercar in ancient times, even in modern times, the price of a good horse is still expensive.

At this moment, a little Chinese girl ran towards Wu Qian, holding a single-lens reflex in her hand. When the little girl was still 10 meters away from Wu Qian, Rosalind reacted, and the light side of her body instantly blocked Wu Qian behind her.

The smile on the little girl's face froze, she came to ask someone to help take pictures, she didn't expect to encounter such a situation, it seems that the other party is a low-key big man, and there is actually a beautiful bodyguard by her side.

Wu Qian patted Rosalind on the shoulder from behind, and said, "The wind and the sun are beautiful, the sky is bright, do you think she looks like she can hurt me?

Rosalind's tense nerves were amused by Wu Qian's words, but her facial muscles were well controlled, and her expression did not change in the slightest, she turned sideways again and stood behind Wu Qian.

The little girl puffed out her cheeks and looked at Wu Qian, there is such an example!

"Handsome guy, please take a picture for me. The little girl raised the SLR camera in her hand, looking like she was still studying, but she didn't know why she had time to play.

Wu Qian glanced at Rosalind and asked her to do it for her, her cold appearance made the little girl pout, is she not cute? This fellow is really tsundere, she doesn't give any face, she snorted coquettishly in her heart.

Why didn't Wu Qian help take pictures, because he didn't use a single-lens reflex camera, and it was very complicated to adjust around, where is it convenient to take pictures with a mobile phone. Nowadays, the average price of SLR cameras is really better than many advanced mobile phone cameras.

While Rosalind was helping the little girl take pictures, Wu Qian was stunned to find a pair of good friends, David and Bauer were sitting on a wooden chair 30 meters away, talking and laughing with their shoulders, their eyes were always on their side, and people who didn't know would think that the two were looking at the scenery and talking and laughing.

"Yes, it's quite safe. Wu Qian saw that Rosalind helped the little girl take pictures, so he walked towards the car, he was going to another place, Hyde Park is suitable for preparing food, and then staying here with his beloved woman all day, but now Wu Qian has no such person around him, and he doesn't plan to continue to watch others sprinkle dog food.

In a cosmopolitan metropolis, you need a place like this.

Cooks rented a dark blue Rolls-Royce Phantom, which looked calm but not very ostentatious. Wu Qian sat in the car and looked at the time, and at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, he said to Kukes: "Go to the British Museum." ”

Wu Qian generally doesn't like to visit museums, he doesn't think he is a person with a lot of history, but the British Museum definitely has to go there. The title of the top four museums in the world is no joke, it is the largest and most famous museum in the world, and the sheer number of collections is staggering.

PS: Recently, the subscription has declined a little.,I don't know if it's a bad plot.,Or the update is not strong enough to make some book friends go to piracy.,It's so good.。