In S.F.'s Tenderloin, a Chinese-Venezuelan fusion restaurant offers a whole new flavor
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In S.F.'s Tenderloin, a Chinese-Venezuelan fusion restaurant offers a whole new flavor
"At Cantoo, Cristina Wu Feng prepares a rotisserie chicken like a peking duck and spices fried rice with a smoky flavor, showcasing her culinary background."
"Her empanadas, crafted from corn flour and butter rather than oil, have a unique cakey texture, a testament to her innovative fusion of Venezuelan and Chinese cuisines."
Cristina Wu Feng grew up in Valencia, Venezuela, where food played a significant role in her life. Her family, owners of three Chinese restaurants, inspired her culinary journey. After moving to San Francisco, Wu Feng opened Cantoo, a restaurant merging Venezuelan and Chinese flavors. At 27, she assumes full ownership and decision-making for the restaurant. Menu offerings reflect her unique background, featuring dishes like rotisserie chicken prepared as peking duck, smokily spiced fried rice, and empanadas made with corn flour for a cakey texture.
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