Food at your fingertips

2012-02-08 11:22:02

The online takeout industry is still in its infancy, but it is a catering trend that is likely to have mass appeal.

Snakes in a bowl

2012-02-06 16:29:49

There are enough exotic foods in China to please the most bizarre-loving gourmets, but often, it is not the love of the unusual that drives the epicurean quest.

Wines that know where they're from

2012-02-06 11:02:43

Some wines cannot help but echo where they are made. This week we discuss some of the best Antipodean reflections of this principle.

On becoming a Master of Wine

2012-02-06 11:02:28

A love for pChina Dailyinot noir led wine writer Huang Shan to name her newly opened wine store and club after the grape varietal.

Sweet & savory links

2012-02-06 11:00:27

From boudin noir to bangers to bratwurst to sweet Cantonese liver links, sausages are an important part of all major cuisines.

Birds that are just chicken lickin' good

2012-01-29 17:01:48

Yang plays violin compositions by Amadeus Mozart to his flock of 4,000 simingjinfeng fowl in the belief it soothes them and makes for better eggs and meat.

What goes in must come out

2012-01-28 15:18:12

It is New Year's Eve and a buffet restaurant in Beijing's China World Hotel is bustling.

Sunao: Zen and the art of vegan

2012-01-26 09:34:38

To show their appreciation for a gentle, candid and sincere attitude, the owners of Sunao named their restaurant for the frequently used Japanese word to describe the outlook.

Captivating cuisines

2012-01-26 09:29:01

Memorable meals from the past year suggest a dining extravaganza for the Year of the Dragon.

Demand for organic food sprouts up at Spring Festival

2012-01-26 09:10:39

Organic food products have become popular New Year gifts as the Chinese are paying more attention to health and food safety.

Hot Stone BBQ

2012-01-21 14:55:06

In winter there is no better way to warm things up than to grill your own BBQ meats. At Red Orange , buffet dinner comes with DIY BBQ on hot stones at your table.

Indoor fair of gustatory delights

2012-01-21 10:54:28

Among the most festive events in Beijing for Spring Festival are its temple fairs, of which are the biggest held at Ditan Park, Longtan Park, Chaoyang Park and Qianmen Pedestrian Street.