Foods to tease your taste buds in autumn evenings

As autumn nears, Beijing's restaurant scene comes alive with foods to awaken the senses, at a range of tasting events and festivals.

The 7th Beijing International Western Cuisine Festival, which kicked off in mid-August and will last till Sept 30, is a case in point.

Diners can log on to http://xcwhj.huishua.com (in Chinese only) to download discount coupons to member restaurants of the Beijing Western Cuisine Association.