Cheap and cheerful bits and bites around town

2011-04-13 07:56:07

In the first of a series on affordable eats around Beijing's major universities, here is METRO's pick of a cluster of restaurants near the University of International Business and Economics.

Rites of spring

2011-04-11 14:21:56

All it takes to enjoy the profusion of spring vegetables popping up at the markets is a wrap.

Spring roll picnic

2011-04-05 07:39:38

Xiamen spring rolls are the ultimate fast food.

Sweep, pray and eat qingtuan

2011-04-05 07:39:38

During the Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, we sweep, pray - and eat qingtuan.

Many-splendored rice

2011-04-04 07:59:50

Festive dyes make five-color sticky rice a pretty addition to holiday celebrations, Huang Zhaohua and Huang Feifei report.

Steam locust flowers for a spring treat

2011-04-04 07:59:50

When I was a little girl, I would spend my spring with my grandmother, who lived in a tiny village in the eastern part of Henan province.

Have joys from jicai

2011-04-04 07:59:50

Every year, when spring arrives stealthily and most vegetables are still growing in greenhouses, jicai (shepherd's purse) is already there in the wild, waiting to excite your senses with its natural green color and fresh aroma.

Fresh flavors

2011-04-03 07:59:15

Spring is the time to enjoy the natural freshness of food, Ye Jun reports.

Stuffed with goodness

2011-04-03 07:59:15

The ubiquitous dumpling can also form the basis of a veritable feast, Ma Lie reports.

Italian passion makes for some saucy dining

2011-03-30 07:55:00

Eatalia looks to educate palates with authentic dishes.

Refresh: A respite for dessert lovers

2011-03-30 07:55:00

Refresh has brought the urban deli concept to China, offering a series of tasty gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads at reasonable prices.

Traditional health twists

2011-03-30 07:55:00

A Chinese restaurant at Metropark Lido Hotel Beijing recently debuted its banquet-style catering service with several dishes that are not only sumptuous but come with hefty health claims.