The storied cuisine of Beijing sources from cultural elements as diverse and historic as the city itself, and of its myriad and integral culinary elements, Beijing Xiaochi (traditional snacks) remain a common but treasured part of day-to-day life within the remarkably multiethnic metropolis. Also known as "meeting pastries" or "teatime pastries", the snacks are typically enjoyed by those who desire a light and lighthearted bite between meals. The colorful and

CHAPTER I

LEGENDARY SNACKS OF OLD BEIJING

CHAPTER II

BEIJING SNACKS CATEGORY

 ——NON-STAPLE FOOD

CHAPTER III

BEIJING SNACKS CATEGORY——PASTRIES

CHAPTER IV

BEIJING SNACKS CATEGORY

 ——FRUIT PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES

APPENDIX

TIME-HONORED RESTAURANTS OF BEIJING SNACKS