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The Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management (FHTM) of Macau University of Science and Technology and the Wynn Food & Beverage Academy co-organized a Culinary Demonstration Workshop by Chef Xu Dong on March 17, 2022 at O203. As part of M.U.S.T.’s 22nd Anniversary celebration, Chef Xu Dong was invited to do a demonstration of Sichuan Cuisine. All present guests, including distinguished guest Mr. David Wong, Executive Director from the Wynn Food & Beverage Academy, were warmly welcomed by Prof. Ben K. Goh, Dean of FHTM and Prof. Brenda Yang, Program Director. Over 30 FHTM bachelor and postgraduate students attended the event.
From left: Prof. Ben K. Goh Presented a Souvenir to Chef Xu Dong
From left: Prof. Ben K. Goh Presented a Token of Appreciation to Mr. David Wong
Prof. Ben K. Goh, gave a warm welcome speech to the guests and said FHTM has kept enriching the students’ learning and experiences, and enhancing their professional skills through offering or holding all kinds of courses, master lectures, and culinary workshops. The University expects that through these events students may have the opportunities to learn from top chefs.
Chef Xu Dong Shared his Experiences with Students
Xu Dong, the executive chef of the Pop-up Sichuan restaurant, entered the industry in 2001. As the culinary production director of the Pop-up Sichuan restaurant Yang 19 Club, Chef Xu Dong designed its amazing cuisine at international Michelin standards. The mentor of Chef Xu Dong is Zhao Deming, a national pastry master. As the fourth-generation successor of court Dim Sum, he has won numerous honors.
Signature Dishes: Sichuan Wok-Fried Wagyu Beef in Piquant Sauce
Signature Dishes: Eight-Treasures Gourd with Spicy Garlic Sauce
At the sharing session, Chef Xu Dong demonstrated his signature dishes including Sichuan Wok-Fried Wagyu Beef in Piquant Sauce and Eight-Treasures Gourd with Spicy Garlic Sauce. The Culinary Demonstration Workshop enriched the students’ learning and experiences, and enhanced their professional skills of Sichuan Cuisine, which will certainly be a great asset for their future careers.
