Big appetites, bigger views
August 25, 2010 Filed under Food
By Chu Meng
Two buildings in the city rightfully deserve the title grand. One is the Bird’s Nest, officially named the National Stadium. The other is the Egg, also known as the National Center for the Performing Arts. When visiting these two masterful structures, people probably overlook their restaurants while eyeing the beauty of the architecture.
The Bird's Nest duck meat, 78 yuan
The taste of Olympics
On the eastern part of the Bird’s Nest’s third floor are the VIP grandstands, which were used for world leaders during the Olympics. Since last weekend, the 4,000-square-meter area, which has the best view of the stadium, has served as an Olympic-themed organic food restaurant.
Standing in front of the 700-meter long, 3-meter high French window wall, which divides the grandstands from the dining area, diners are treated to the sight of the fantastic bow-shaped interior of the National Stadium. Looking above at the rim of the bow, one can’t help but think back to August 8, 2008, when Li Ning ran along the top and lit the torch.
Beijing Yuandingyuan organic farm, built three years ago and located 90 minutes away by car in Changping District, is the restaurant’s vegetable and meat supplier.
