近日，合肥栢景朗廷酒店正式宣布，任命杜宗明（Mr. Leslie Du）先生为酒店中餐行政总厨。这一任命标志着酒店唐阁中餐厅（T'ang Court）开启全新发展篇章。杜宗明先生将凭借其卓越的专业能力与丰富经验，引领唐阁中餐厅在粤菜领域持续创新，为宾客呈献更具魅力的美食体验。

杜宗明先生拥有超过二十年的国际奢华酒店餐饮管理经验，是一位技艺精湛且富有创新精神的中餐烹饪大师。履新前，他曾在北京、三亚、曼谷、阿联酋等多个国家及城市的奢华酒店任职，积累了深厚的专业知识和卓越的管理能力。杜宗明先生二十余载深耕粤菜，坚守文化传承亦不断创新研发。曾成功接待多国领导人，获《Time Out》杂志「最佳中餐厅Top25」殊荣，更屡登曼谷日报，收获行业内外高度认可，以匠心菜品架起中外饮食文化交流之桥。

杜宗明先生表示，从业这些年于他而言是一场与时光对话的味觉修行。从初入后厨时紧握炒勺的青涩到如今站在灶台前掌控镬气的从容，每一道传统粤菜里都藏着对文化根脉的敬畏——忘不了师傅手把手的言传身教，亦忘不了翻阅古籍时那些关于广府饮茶文化中“镬气”与“老火”的考究。他始终相信，传承不是对技法的刻板复刻，而是让食材在时光里生长。

关于创新的秘诀，杜宗明先生总说:“先读懂老祖宗的味道，再让心和胃一起去冒险。”这二十多年，自己不过是用一把炒勺，在传统与创新的经纬间，织就属于自己的味觉密码——那是对粤菜文化的深情回望，亦是一位匠人对时代滋味的勇敢叩问。

此番履新，杜宗明先生将全面负责唐阁中餐厅厨房运营管理。他将带着对美食的热情，深入挖掘本地食材资源，结合创新烹饪技法和新颖菜品呈现形式，充分展现粤菜魅力。以丰富的经验和匠心精神，带领酒店厨师团队再上新的台阶，为宾客打造专属于合肥栢景朗廷酒店的非凡美食之旅。

The Langham, Hefei officially announces the appointment of Mr. Leslie Du as hotel's Executive Chinese Chef. This appointment marks a new chapter in the development of T'ang Court Chinese Restaurant. Mr. Leslie Du's expertise and experience will lead T'ang Court to continue to innovate in the field of Cantonese cuisine and provide guests with even more fascinating culinary experiences.

Mr. Du has over 20 years of experience in international luxury hotel food and beverage management and is a highly skilled and innovative Chinese culinary master. He has worked in luxury hotels in Beijing, Sanya, Bangkok, the United Arab Emirates and many other countries and cities, accumulating profound professional knowledge and excellent management skills.

For more than two decades, Mr. Du has devoted himself to deepening his expertise in Cantonese cuisine. While inheriting the culture of Cantonese cuisine, he continues to innovate and develop new dishes. He has successfully hosted leaders from many countries and has been recognized as one of the “Top 25 Best Chinese Restaurants” by Time Out magazine. He is also a frequent contributor to the Bangkok Post, earning him high recognition in the industry. With his crafty dishes, he has built a bridge for cultural exchange between Chinese and foreign cuisines.

Mr. Du says that over the years, his career has been like a gustatory journey through time. From the youthfulness when he first joined the kitchen to the calmness of today, every traditional Cantonese dish contains a reverence for its cultural roots. He can't forget his master's teachings and always believes that inheritance is not a stereotypical reproduction of techniques, but rather allowing ingredients to grow and evolve over time.

Regarding the secret of innovation, Mr. Du always says, “First, understand the flavors of our ancestors, and then let your heart and stomach go on an adventure together.” For more than twenty years, he has used a spoon to weave his own flavor code between tradition and innovation. That is a deep look back to the culture of Cantonese cuisine, and also the artisan's brave pursuit of the flavor of the times.

In his new role, Mr. Du will take full responsibility for the operations and management of T’ang Court Chinese Restaurant. With his passion for food, he will delve into local ingredients, combine innovative cooking techniques and novel dish presentation styles, and fully showcase the charm of Cantonese cuisine. With his extensive experience and culinary skills, he will lead the hotel's Chinese culinary team to new heights, presenting guests with a unique culinary journey at The Langham, Hefei.