Temple of Italian cuisine

2012-11-09 16:14:54

Shanghai has many Italian restaurants, but few pay homage to the country's cuisine like Capo at Shanghai's Rockbund.

Nothing but the whole crab

2012-11-04 12:28:05

It's that season again, and for the uninitiated, having a meal out now can be quite a hairy adventure.

Mario Batali's take on steak

2012-11-02 16:23:42

Award-winning steakhouse Carnevino has opened in Hong Kong in the heart of Central delivering its own dry-aged steaks in a warm ambience aided by marble, leather and wood.

Honestly good

2012-11-02 16:08:30

In the past few years, we have seen chefs arrive from just about every corner of the world, shaking up a culinary scene that, until not too long ago, was dominated by Sichuan and Cantonese eateries.

Tastefully Mediterranean

2012-10-28 16:23:25

Everyone has a favorite dining spot and it is usually a place where you can relax for a chat with friends or hold an important business meeting to close a deal.

Iberian heights

2012-10-28 14:47:05

Revolving high above the city, View 62 is two-Michelin-starred Spanish chef Paco Roncero's first foray in China. Rebecca Lo fastens her seat belt and samples his unique brand of molecular gastronomy.

No half measures for true gourmets

2012-10-28 14:41:42

What is the secret to an absolutely fabulous dish? Set aside the intangibles like passion or dreams, and you have only one answer - money. To create a top-class dish, you definitely need top-notch ingredients, and these never come cheap.

Varying degrees of heat

2012-10-22 14:33:25

If you are in Guizhou province and ordering food in a restaurant, beware. The degree of spiciness the locals are used to is in a very different sphere, and neophyte diners need to adjust their expectations.

Feasts and dreams

2012-10-15 11:18:15

Aubergines marinated in the stock of 10 chickens. Jujubes and yams pureed, sieved and baked into a tiny cake. These culinary scenes from the literary classic A Dream of Red Mansions are about to come to life.

Good croissant is a French croissant

2012-10-14 15:22:55

Flaky and crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, a good croissant is all these and more at Le Salon et Croissanterie at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay.

Ultraviolet, ultra sensory

2012-10-14 15:22:55

Ultraviolet is a multi-sensory experience where you are surrounded with projections and soundtracks that correspond with each of the plates that arrive at your table.

A more convivial dining experience

2012-10-08 18:16:08

MODO, situated in the heart of Beijing’s Sanlitun South Village, is one of a good choices for dinning and entertainment.

Caviar indulgence

2012-09-29 10:48:31

Yannick Alleno is back in Beijing with an autumn menu that is simple, yet decadent.

Chef Yannick: Reinventing simple cuisine

2012-09-29 11:07:26

A chef with three Michelin stars like Yannick Alleno will go to almost any length to gain even a small improvement in a recipe.

Evergreens on the table in Macao

2012-09-29 09:59:04

Macanese staples and international fare in a garden setting has made Cafe Panorama a favorite with locals for the past generation.

Common language of good food

2012-09-29 09:55:44

Stylish Japanese sushi houses have always been a favorite of the young white-collar urbanites.

Haute herbs experience

2012-09-24 13:14:37

It is a bold chef who dares to add unfamiliar ingredients to a whole season's menu, but the experiment seems to have brought the dining experience up a notch.

Nouveau French cuisine, Chinese style

2012-09-24 09:47:45

A young Beijinger is making waves on the culinary scene with his unique epicurean philosophy.

Gourmet New York-style pizza slices

2012-09-24 10:03:33

Hong Kong residents have always been fond of pizzas, and now they have renewed that love affair, with pizza-by-the-slice stores popping up everywhere.