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Spring into the 'Niu' year
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.
Home is heavenly food - and total loss of self-control
Ten years ago, my friend went to France on a 12-month media exchange program. Despite all the allures of that romantic nation, she was homesick.
500 ways to serve duck
Peking roast duck giant Quan Ju De's "complete duck banquet" has been officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the Chongwen district.
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For a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal during the Spring Festival, Yun Wei Vegetarian Restaurant prepares three set meals with auspicious meanings.
Journey to the jiaozi and a hearty, healthy Spring Festival
Jiaozi, or what we in English call dumplings, are one of the quintessential foods eaten during Spring Festival and its common for all the family to help in the preparations.
Tuck in to something special
"Most popular restaurants are fully booked for the Spring Festival Eve by now, especially old brand name restaurants, middle and high-end restaurants, and restaurants with popular cuisine," he says.
Preserving tradition in lean times
He has almost stopped eating out since his annual income from a foreign-funded logistics company was cut by one-third last year amid the global financial crisis.
Red Capital Club
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.
Spice Circle
One of the things I sometimes crave in China is “proper Chinese food”. Likewise, when in India, I looked forward to returning home for a “proper curry”.