A bite of spring in the neighborhood

Tasting spring's first harvests is a culinary tradition in China. China Daily invites Frenchman Vincent Vesvres to a Shanghai community canteen to enjoy a feast of dishes made by spring's first harvests from scrambled eggs with Chinese toon to braised bamboo shoots. Shanghai's network of over 500 community canteens now serves as a culinary bridge, connecting local residents — young or old — and an increasing number of international visitors eager for an authentic Shanghai dining experience.