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Houhai No.16

2009-01-14 13:55:50

Ever wondered what visiting VIP’s might get served when they come to Beijing and stay in the state guest house? Hou Hai Number 16 is as close as you'll get.

Red Capital Club

2009-01-15 11:31:16

Our host likened this restaurant to a “museum”. Since museums are often overly-serious places, I think the word “theme park” is a more appropriate way to describe the playful and highly-enjoyable Red Capital Club.

500 ways to serve duck

2009-01-19 11:19:15

Peking roast duck giant Quan Ju De's "complete duck banquet" has been officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the Chongwen district.

Spring into the 'Niu' year

2009-01-24 12:19:25

Restaurants will be really busy during the holiday season, especially on Sunday, Spring Festival Eve. So it's advisable to book your table in advance.It also offers Spring Festival takeaway gift baskets and you can even organize for a chef to cook for you at home.　　China World Center branch: 6505-6139; Wangfujing branch: 6559-7671.

Love at first bite

2009-02-16 10:54:15

It's not too late to arrange your Valentine's dinner and stay at one of Beijing top hotels, which have great offers. So, take advantage and make your Valentine's Day a memorable one.

Be bright and eat in the sunshine

2010-07-09 10:01:29

For nine-to-fivers, the only time to enjoy sunny al fresco dining or drinks may be at the weekend or during lunch breaks during the week.

Raising the steaks

2009-03-30 10:34:43

The best news in a long time for genuine meat lovers in the Chinese capital is possibly the recent opening of Meat & Wine Co, which is best known for its prime cuts, served with great wines.

Everything is Greek at Argo

2010-06-25 09:58:51

For Beijingers looking to embark on a voyage of culinary delight, it's time to dine at Argo, one of Beijing's newest Greek restaurants.

Man from Milan

2009-03-30 10:35:57

Renowned two-Michelin starred chef Claudio Sadler will be in Beijing to treat his guests to the finest Italian cuisine to April 2.

Maison Boulud

2009-03-30 15:11:14

In the summer of 1900, murderous anti-foreign rebels known as the Boxers amassed in Beijing.

Scent of sweet papaya

2009-05-11 09:45:57

Tang Palace (唐宫) is doing a Mother's Day promotion of its papaya and bird's nest soup at six branches in Beijing.

Food reviews: Yunnan kaleidoscope

2010-05-29 07:44:50

Colorful Yunnan's Anzhenqiao branch is a refined version of a Yunnan cuisine restaurant, in all respects: food quality, presentation, decoration, service and price.

The promised land of teas

2009-05-22 14:01:24

For a great taste of tea dishes, you can try the following restaurants

Six distinguished chefs, seven courses, one dinner

2010-05-08 09:23:01

On May 10, a team of six celebrity chefs will gather at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing to prepare a seven-course dinner, for one night only.

Dinner with the stars

2009-06-08 15:32:52

Beijing has seen Michelin-starred chefs visiting and working at local restaurants but never a group of Michelin star chefs and a celebrity chef working together to prepare one dinner.

Serve the people

2009-06-19 09:26:15

Dessert has arrived, but Zhao Zhao is in no hurry to taste her ice-cream cake topped with chocolate-chip cookies, in a restaurant near Jianguomen in the capital city.