Ornato Antunes, executive chef of Ritz-Carlton Tianjin, poses a photo with a street vendor selling kaohongshu (baked sweet potato). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

More than 600 guests attended this two-day event, where they were able to taste freshly made food and most importantly, to experience local culture.

The event was perfect for reawakening delicious memories for Tianjin foodies and an opportunity for travelers to sample a wide selection of local popular snacks.

According to Hugo Montanari, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton Tianjin, the festival aims to bring local experience to all guests. With warm and delicious food, people will reawaken their happy memories or simply enjoy a wonderful cuisine tour.

The hotel plans to hold "A Taste of Street Food" Festival on an annual basis.