The difference a glass can make
A wine tasting event in Beijing and Shanghai last month, hosted by the Chateau Baccarat collection, did more than introduce people to new wines: it made people reconsider how they’re consuming them.
May 11, 2012 Filed under Food
Chocolate inspired by and catering to local taste
Although Godiva is one of the best known chocolate brands in the world, many Chinese find it too foreign – too sweet, in other words.
May 11, 2012 Filed under Food
Combination of traditional and innovative Cantonese cuisine
More Cantonese restaurants are opening up in the central business district (CBD) as a result of customers’ emphasis on healthy consumption. Among them, Cuisine Cuisine (Guojinxuan) is one of the famous brands in Hong Kong.
May 4, 2012 Filed under Food
New outdoor beer gardens
Once again, it’s barbeque and outdoor party time in Beijing. We’ve found two new spots where you can enjoy a nice afternoon tea or beer with good service.
May 4, 2012 Filed under Food
Coffee and friends at O’Henry Project
It might be unusual for coffee shops and cafes to be called “projects,” but Henry Yin, co-owner of the recently opened O’Henry Project, sees his cafe as a platform for cultural exchange.
April 27, 2012 Filed under Food
Best almond pudding in Beijing
First opened in Nanluogu Xiang in 2006, Alba – a Spanish word that refers to lovers’ parting in the morning – is still going strong despite its new location and low profile.
April 27, 2012 Filed under Food
Fish time
The weeks after Tomb-Sweeping Festival are the best time to eat shrimp, crab and fish.
April 20, 2012 Filed under Food
The Wine Gallery
In 2007, one of the leading wine distributors, ASC Fine Wines, opened its Wine Residency in Shanghai, a combination of wine education, promotion, event, food pairing, retail and clubbing.
April 20, 2012 Filed under Food
Delicious noodles in 100 varieties
Noodles have long been a godsend for busy types in need of a quick meal: easy to prepare, savory and filling. They are also a simple and inexpensive option for workday lunches or late dinners after work.
April 13, 2012 Filed under Food
Burgers and coffee in vintage setting
Don’t be confused by the logo, which is derived from the image of the bicycle brand Forever. The old bike shop between Minzu University and Beijing Foreign Studies University in Haidian District is actually a student-friendly coffee shop, founded by a British man but now run by Zhang Guang.
April 13, 2012 Filed under Food





