Beijing duck and Chinese New Year Eve feast

Beijing Today recommends a new Beijing duck restaurant in Sanlitun with good deals on Chinese New Year’s eve and two online recipe sites for those who prefer to cook at home.

Luxury dining in western part of town

The opening of S.T.A.Y. last September at Shangri-la Hotel gave the western part of the city, better known for its college district and dive bars, a taste of international fine dining.

New cafe with bagels

The Rug Cafes at Lishui Jiayuan, near the south gate of Chaoyang Park, has become the new go-to place for weekend brunch.

The city’s largest wine cellar, with food

Dalangtaosha hotel chain launched its latest project, East Wine Cellar, near Guomao in the central business district this week after two years of preparation and an investment of 45 million yuan.

Hidden gems tucked away in Sanlitun South

For those who work at the new office buildings at Baijiazhuang Dongli on East Third Ring Road, the options for lunch and dinner are limited – the street is full of cheap eateries packed with customers.

Local dining expert recommends three restaurants

For people who like food, interior decoration and attentive service don’t matter as much as what comes out on the plate.

Quality Chinese wines

If you think China can’t produce quality wine, you’re wrong – and now there’s proof. Last week, wines from China went up against a wine from Bordeaux at a blind tasting at Zun Club, held by TasteV, a new wine sharing site, and Jim Boyce, a local blogger.

Good flavors, good deals

On the menu this week: new winter dishes you can’t find anywhere else; authentic Cantonese cooking from a famous chef; and a classic Nanjing restaurant that currently established its second location in town.

Modo introduces more Mediterranean options

After opening last year, Modo quickly became a go-to place for its creative dishes, wine selection and cozy yet modern ambiance.

Taishange: refreshing, authentic Thai at good prices

Those who ask recommendations for Thai restaurants will usually get the same two or three established restaurants that everyone knows.