Western chefs whip up new chances in Asia

2013-01-31 09:56:54

An increasing number of Western chefs are looking to Asia to offset the dreary economies of the United States and Europe.

Barbie-themed cafe in Taipei

2013-01-31 09:37:45

A view shows a plate of desserts during the media preview of a Barbie-themed cafe in Taipei.

Rice of ages

2013-01-30 10:11:12

An heirloom species of this staple grain thrives only in a tiny pocket of East China, but scientists say its potential could be huge, Jin Zhu reports in Wannian, Jiangxi province.

Palestinian girl 'pours' coffee on paintings

2013-01-29 10:56:39

Palestinian artist Salwa Sbakhi paints using coffee at her studio in Gaza city.

Chinese people prepares for Spring Festival

2013-01-29 09:45:04

Customers are seen selecting goods on a market in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong province.

Spring Festival reunion dinner

2013-01-17 19:19:07

Chinese New Year is a time for families to gather and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Hidden dragons, crouching tigers

2013-01-28 11:00:02

Among the vast number of restaurant kitchens in Beijing, there are the quiet achievers who are slowly making a name for themselves through steady hard work and outstanding quality.

Soap beans, silver ears and peach gum

2013-01-28 10:17:24

Many Chinese tonic recipes come from ancient medical texts that are thousands of years old.

Hidden dragons, crouching tigers

2013-01-26 08:21:13

There are many restaurant kitchens in Beijing that merit both diner devotion and media attention. But there are also the quiet achievers who are slowly making a name for themselves through steady hard work and outstanding quality.

New Year specialties at CAFÉ 99

2013-01-23 18:36:31

wide range of New Year spring season specialties to be featured in café 99 set menus.

The way to health is through the stomach

2013-01-23 11:00:08

Doctors Xu Wenbo and Wang Yuntao suggest a few foods that are nutritious and help to beat the cold in this freezing winter.

Neck and neck

2013-01-23 10:23:46

The street is no more, but its name remains on the signature delicacy that became a nationally celebrated dish. Satisfying Seoul food Heartwarming eats