Eat right and eat smart

With costs rising in every quarter, it’s easy to become suspicious of restaurants that offer cheap food. How much quality are they sacrificing? Beijing Today’s recommendation is to cook at home or choose restaurants whose reputations are solid.

Recommended Napa Wines

The Napa harvest season starts next week. Beijing Today staff member Serena Qiu took a trip to Napa Valley last week and discovered why Napa wines are so rare in China – and why they’re so exemplary.

Authentic Xiamen cuisine available in town

Xiamen, a lovely city in Fujian Province, is known for its scenic spots and traditional food, which is similar to the cuisine found in southern Taiwan. This week, Beijing Today invited Lin Shuo, a senior food reporter from the national magazine Tianxia Meishi, to introduce his hometown cuisine.

Wine-and-dine the French way, in style

Take advantage of harvest season – which happens to coincide with clear skies and mild temperatures – by going out for a romantic dinner over good wine.

Savor and save the wine

Wines are becoming popular gifts for Mid-Autumn Festival, but for glass-a-day drinkers, how does one save an already-opened bottle for later use?

Celebrating Eid al-Fitr with Brunei food

Last Friday, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr – the Festival of Fast-Breaking – a three-day festival to mark the end of Ramadan.

Gear up for Mid-Autumn Festival

Don’t look now, but Mid-Autumn Festival is only 10 days away. If you haven’t already, it’s time to prepare those mooncakes and assorted goods for your house party, or solidify your holiday plans for dining out, perhaps heading to Houhai and watching the moon.

Best time for an outdoor feast? Now

The summer’s unbearable heat has lifted. No time is better than now to dine outdoors. Beijing Today sought out barbecue veterans about tips for hosting a rooftop dinner or a picnic on a nice lawn.

Eat to your stomach’s delight, a la carte style

Buffets present the ultimate dilemma for diners: how much must they eat to get their money’s worth? While all luxury hotels offer at least one buffet selection in their restaurants, it’s usually overpriced.

Modern Scandinavian food at Royal Smushi House

Royal Smushi House is bringing Danish favorites to the city. The store in Beijing is only the second international franchise branch of Royal Cafe in Copenhagen, following the opening of the cafe in Tokyo last year.