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In defense of tradition

2012-02-27 09:41:16

He oversees one of the most respected kitchens of China, where the imperial cuisines from the Qing Dynasty courts are still replicated every day.

These last Chinese chefs

2012-02-27 09:40:50

They created one of the greatest epicurean culture in the world, but China's guardians of cuisine are having to move with the times to catch up with the rest of world at warp speed.

Delicious fishes

2012-02-25 08:30:36

Spring brings a bounty of sensational seafood from the Yangtze River to Beijing's dining scene. Ye Jun reports.

Music isn't a dead duck

2012-02-24 13:22:03

The new title of Taihe Rye Music's former CEO Song Ke surprised many - Song is now board director of the Long Joy Peking Duck restaurant.

Bianyifang roast duck

2012-02-22 10:59:34

Bianyifang roast duck restaurant is a time-honored restaurant that serves semi-steamed roast duck.

Shrimp haul on the hill

2012-02-20 14:51:13

Bubba Gump's delivers seafood fit for a film crew, served up with a grand view of the island's Victoria Harbor. Mike Peters goes shrimping.

A taste for adventure

2012-02-20 13:50:28

A tour of Crete was a revelation for our fine dining reporter Ye Jun, who fell in love with the island and its most famous product.

Love food, love each other

2012-02-12 11:01:23

Lovers who love food should consider enjoying the candlelit Valentine's Day dinner for two offered by Traders Hotel's T-Bazaar for 858 yuan net ($136).

Enjoy Yunnan flower and herbs at restaurant

2012-02-10 16:44:13

This spring the Rainbow Restaurant offers the guest the best of Yunnan cuisines, prepared with fresh flowers and herbs grown at high altitude region.

Lobster stew with a pastry lid

2012-02-09 15:59:37

A hearty recipe of lobster stew with a pastry lid.

No coffee mourning over expensive drinks in Starbucks

2012-02-09 15:56:36

Prices on par with US fail to deter Chinese customers who want a taste of 'the good life'.

Fat & fit

2012-02-08 11:20:12

New research suggests people who keep fit counter some of the ill effects of weight gain.

On becoming a Master of Wine

2012-02-06 11:02:28

Love for pinot noir led wine writer Huang Shan to name her new 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.

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.

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

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.