The Hilton Beijing hosts its 15th International Food & Wine Experience on Oct 27, and while the food may be swell, it's Bacchus who makes the event grow bigger every year. Last year's spread included more than 260 booths and drew about 3,000 visitors, most of them eager to see what's new on the wine scene here. There will be tastings for the trade and the public, seminars and plenty of tips about pairing wines with food.

Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, North Dong Sanhuan Road. 010-5865-5120.