Kaleidoscope of inventive flavors

2011-05-18 08:25:42

Guizhou-style restaurant offers diners an impressive range of culinary delights

New Vietnamese treasure sets the sizzling standard

2011-05-11 08:22:09

Susu, Beijing's newest and arguably best Vietnamese restaurant, is set in a charming and beautifully restored courtyard house in a secluded side street off Qianliang Hutong, the fabulous venue and wonderful food combining to provide one of the best dining experiences in the city.

Tasty leftovers with a life of their own

2011-05-04 08:01:03

Courtyard setting houses a haven of enticing tastes, and if you cannot finish your meal, take it home

Middle class falls for the joys of fine wine

2011-04-27 08:02:47

Chen Rui badly wanted to impress his friends at social gatherings by talking knowledgably about wine, so earlier this month he enrolled in a nine-hour wine-tasting course. "If I can talk about wine when we are having a drink, my friends will think I have good taste,?said the 30-year-old, who works for a consulting company in Beijing.

Wrapped up in the sweet flavor of love

2011-04-13 07:56:07

Take a selection of imported New Zealand dairy and Italian coffees, put them all together in a bright pink store in the middle of Beijing's famous Nanluoguxiang and what you get is 3A07 Cupcakes.

Cheap and cheerful bits and bites around town

2011-04-13 07:56:07

It's not often a new restaurant that generates much buzz in a neighborhood - residents know they come and go like the spring sun. It's rarer still to find a convergence of old and new establishments creating a hub of decent cheap eats.

Get your hands on this dough

2011-04-20 07:56:50

European-trained master chef shows how to rise in the world of pastry

Bake your own pastry treats

2011-04-20 07:56:50

Here is a list of the forthcoming classes at the Fig Tree Pastry School (space is limited, so it is best to book in advance):

Mid-Eastern promise, but long way to go

2011-04-20 07:56:50

Two minutes hadn't passed since our first main dish arrived at Falahfel before owner Falah Ali came to check up on things. Without noticing that we were still to take a bite, he asked: "So how is everything? How is the taste?"

Talk Back

2011-04-21 07:55:31

on Dog rescue sparks pet law debate

To embark on your Venetian journey with The Westin Beijing Financial Street

2011-04-13 12:36:28

No place is more romantic and picturesque as Venice. Pack your Carnival masks, gondola is waiting. The Westin Beijing Financial Street invites you to embark on a Venetian gastronomic journey you should not miss.

Don't get out of step with employee bonding rituals

2010-08-26 09:35:42

Vigorous rhythms and upbeat music blared out, filling the streets in the neighborhood. It was 4 pm, way too early for a nightclub to start business. As I wondered where it came from and looked around, an array of youngsters sprung into view.