European stars descend on city to offer a heavenly feast

2011-06-27 14:11:48

Italian chef Igor Macchia will offer a three-course set lunch priced at 188 yuan ($29) per person from June 24-31 at Aria, China World Hotel's modern European restaurant.

Classic desserts: American Brownie at the Astor Hotel in Tianjin

2011-06-27 14:06:13

Pastry chef Vinson Xu of the Astor Hotel in Tianjin demonstrates how he makes his signature dessert American Brownie.

'Best of the best' that gives joy when young and aged

2011-06-27 13:35:51

One of the highlights of the Shanghai wine show earlier this month was my discovery of a family-owned vineyard from Australia that has been making great wine for more than a quarter century.

Going with the grain

2011-06-27 13:14:06

Some Beijing restaurants are following the healthy eating trail by offering dishes featuring coarse grain foods.

Crêpes With Peking Duck !!

2011-06-24 15:22:25

To experience the delicious roasted duck, you should take a look at Beijing Tours and come experience it first hand.

Challenging the classics

2011-06-24 09:46:54

The most classic dishes are ofteh the hardest to get right, but pastry chef Vinson Xu of the Astor Hotel dares to challenge himself and make them his signature dishes.

Peny-Shaped Shelled Shrimps

2011-06-23 16:25:34

The dish was initiated by “Mo Youcai Kitchen” in Shanghai. It’s now often the first course of hot dish on first-rate banquet tables.

Sweet Tooth for Dough Flowers !!!!

2011-06-23 16:04:53

In China there are an array of charming desserts.For dessert in China they offer so many different types of desserts.

Table for Two? Sichuan Cuisine

2011-06-23 16:03:16

China, is known for having a verity of historical and remarkable sights but their food options are filled with just as much excitement as you would have hiking the Great Wall.

Water Inside, Water Out

2011-01-30 08:40:10

Yangzhou natives are immensely proud of the city's attractions, and are not above teasing first-time visitors a little. Han Bingbin shows off his home town which, he says, is eponymous with the good life.

The curry spice that can help mend an unhealthy heart

2008-02-29 15:27:02

Research shows that the curry spice turmeric can help prevent heart failure and repair damaged hearts.

"Laides" Vodka worries doctors

2008-03-17 09:15:02

Touted as glamour product for upwardly mobile ladies in today's booming consumerist Russia, "Ladies" vodka worries doctors, who fear a fresh wave of female alcoholics in a country already suffering one of the world's worst drink problems.