The Parisienne of Beijing

2010-09-26 09:48:42

Maxim's was one of the first Western restaurants to open in the capital 27 years ago.

Grapes of loess

2010-09-25 10:11:35

A coal miner secures the aid of influential French winemaker Jean-claude Berrouet to help realize his ambitious plans. Ye Jun reports

Peaches and dreams

2010-09-12 10:54:13

Even as the summer winds down in Beijing, the fruit stalls are still stacked high with peaches of all sizes. Pauline D Loh thinks up some dreamy recipes for this succulent fruit.

Bubbly chasers to beat the heat:Hongkong

2010-09-12 09:39:31

It's late in summer but the heat shows no sign of letting up in Hong Kong. On the streets, it seems everyone is gulping huge cups of Taiwanese-style bubble tea, juices or coffee just to keep cool.

It's Oktoberfest:Beijing

2010-09-12 09:35:09

The annual excuse to chug mug after mug of beer is back. Ye Jun does a quick spin around town to check out the best places for brew and grub because...

Eats in the great outdoors

2010-09-10 09:47:22

Barbecue season is upon us, and Xu Junqian finds the best places.

Food reviews:Creative fare

2010-08-07 07:26:51

Creative fare

Comfort in a bowl

2010-08-07 17:25:27

A bowl of creamy vegetable soup and a chunk of crusty bread can be most welcoming after a hard day at work. Pauline D Loh brews up some soothing solutions

A jewel in the Dutch crown

2010-08-06 09:44:55

Restaurant offers typical Dutch fare with a hint of Chinese, Shi Yingying reports.

Online food guru finally 'tastes' success

2010-05-24 07:58:22

Zang savors the flavor of his third career

Costly cuisine worth every bite

2010-05-21 09:44:35

Michelin-star chefs from Japan provide the most tempting dining experience.

Old gem gets revamped dreams

2010-05-14 10:57:30

Tradition has been on the menu at Red Capital Club since 1999. This month, the old gem gets a revamp as chef Yang Li adds five dishes to a menu already replete with gastronomic favorites of top leaders (Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Zhu Rongji) and classics from the imperial kitchens.