Suave host, charming cuisine

2013-03-05 09:54:05

Argentine food is a celebration, but when it comes to the food at Che Diego in Beijing, it takes on a sophisticated shine.

No more Monday blues at Olive

2013-03-05 08:59:02

Olive serves Greek and Middle Eastern food drawn from Malouf's classical cooking training, international experiences, and Lebanese heritage.

Get a noseful of that old black magic

2013-03-04 09:12:49

If you know one variety of Chinese tea, it's very likely to be the Qimen black tea.

Of gardens and gourmets

2013-02-28 09:59:42

Yangzhou is acclaimed for its manicured scenery but deserves equal recognition for its cuisine.

KFC China announces measures to regain trust

2013-02-27 10:48:58

KFC China, a division of Yum Brands Inc, announced new quality-assurance measures on Monday in a bid to restore brand confidence.

Ikea's Chinese meatballs 'free of horsemeat'

2013-02-27 10:40:02

However, consumers disappointed to hear they are produced locally.

Leung creates dishes with the mind of an engineer

2013-02-27 09:13:29

Alvin Leung Jr. is the self-proclaimed demon chef with two Michelin stars and no formal training to his credit.

Plates at the ready

2013-02-27 09:13:29

Hong Kong is a competitive marketplace for restaurants trying to make a name for themselves.

Grape escapes are a learning experience

2013-02-27 09:05:50

Wine, through history, has been playing an important role in different cultures.

The Principal delights the senses

2013-02-26 10:01:05

It had been a while since I had been to the area of Wan Chai that The Principal is located.

Classic concoction

2013-02-26 09:26:33

The owner of Kathleen's Waitan wants her new restaurant to be known for cocktails from the prohibition era during the 1920s and 30s.

Keeping the brand full of beans

2013-02-21 09:21:21

Global coffee chain looks for further expansion in China as it seeks to fend off rival outlets.

Fit food guide

2013-02-17 09:22:34

The latest fad foods in China are drawn both from time-tested products grown locally and others that come from abroad.

Super foods: facts & fiction

2013-02-17 08:51:16

Man has been looking for the elixir of eternal life for ages. The search is still on, and we now eat with more awareness than ever before.

Sprigs of spring

2013-02-15 09:56:14

Green buds and shoots are the best indication that the earth is waking and warming up.

Traditional treat

2013-02-13 10:19:41

Few staple foods are as versatile as nian'gao, or rice cake, a must-have during Spring Festival in E China.

Food of good fortune

2013-02-08 09:11:47

The traditional festival dish is dumplings, filled with meat and vegetables, which family members either make themselves or buy ready prepared.

Growing appetite to cut back on food wastage

2013-02-06 13:29:38

Diners have the stomach for the fight to save leftovers.

'Bite' spring

2013-02-05 09:42:13

February 4 marked the Beginning of Spring this year, the first of the 24 solar terms, according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. It is a tradition in China to eat a flour pancake, which usually contains rolled up vegetables, fried egg and deli food dipped into thick broad-bean sauce. Chinese people refer to eating this stuffed-pancake roll as "Yaochun", which literally means "biting the spring".