Su Dongpo was not only a great writer, but also a famous gourmet. Living in Huizhou for two years and seven months, Su Dongpo left a lot of delicious food and tales of food. Influenced by Su Dongpo, Huizhou cuisine has gained"cultural flavor", and even has become a famous local dish relying on Dongpo's reputation. It can be said that Su Dongpo is the spokesperson of Huizhou cuisine.

东坡食荔枝的雕像，东坡右手持芭蕉扇，左手持一荔枝，神态怡然自得 王锭铨 摄   

惠州市烹饪协会拟推出“东坡宴” 受访者供图     

梅菜扣肉是惠州当地名菜，传说从“东坡肉”演变而来 受访者供图    

“东坡宴”中的“东坡醋鱼”，添加了惠州陈醋，以解油腻 受访者供图

”东坡宴”中的“东坡西湖莲”，传说是苏东坡为王朝云所创 受访者供图

苏轼，不仅是一代大文豪，还是享有盛名的美食家。寓居惠州两年零七个月，苏轼留下了很多美食佳句和饮食故事。惠州美食经过东坡之手，平添文化味道，甚至依托东坡盛名，成为地方名菜。可以说，苏东坡是惠州美食“代言人”。