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Whiter shade of pale compliments of the chef

2013-06-08 07:57:13

China is the biggest producer of white asparagus in the world, though it is rarely seen in local restaurants.

Chinese noodles, the molecular method

2013-06-08 07:57:13

Tucked away on an old side street in Wan Chai is a narrow little shop that is home to Maureen.

Taipei street food

2013-06-08 07:57:13

Night markets are part of the culinary culture of Taipei and other major cities of Taiwan.

Leisurely lifestyle, growing affinity for fine French wine

2013-06-08 05:41:14

With Chengdu becoming increasingly international, more locals are incorporating overseas cultural elements into their traditional leisurely lifestyle.

McDonald's hopes to wow mainland diners with rice

2013-06-07 10:20:57

With an eye on dinner tables in the Chinese mainland, McDonald's, the world's leading fast food operator, on Wednesday announced new rice products for the mainland market.

China to maintain food self-sufficiency

2013-06-07 10:20:57

China will remain self-sufficient in the main food crops, though output will slow in the next decade under increasing resource and rural labor constraints, according to a new forecast by two international agencies.

Chinese vice premier stresses food, drug safety

2013-06-07 10:20:57

Vice Premier Wang Yang on Wednesday urged further reforms to ensure food and drug safety.

'Dinner in the Sky' in Brussels

2013-06-07 06:42:28

Guests enjoy a "Dinner in the Sky" on a hanging platform in Brussels June 6, 2013.

Bars offer nighttime excitement

2013-06-07 09:41:53

Nightlife is an essential part of living in a leisurely city like Chengdu.

Ancient hotpot, modern cuisine

2013-06-06 14:22:09

Sichuan hotpot dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when it was first created in a small town along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

Beyond words

2013-06-06 06:19:06

Yang Weilin greets every customer entering the restaurant with a big smile. He claps his hands and puts his palms upward, but does not say a word.

Chef to present Swiss delicacies at Beijing restaurant

2013-06-04 09:27:30

Gastronomic chef Thierry Fischer will be presenting a collection of Swiss delicacies at Sofitel Wanda Beijing.

Kitchens give hope to rural students

2013-06-05 10:52:07

China Youth Development Foundation's Hope Kitchens program works well to provide a safe and balanced diet to rural children, helping them avoid digestive diseases and malnutrition.

Stuff of summer

2013-06-04 08:50:46

In winter it is a warm, whitewashed haven serving delicious fish and chips and chicken Kiev, but in summer it transforms into an airy chilled getaway.

Small bites

2013-06-04 08:50:34

In up-and-coming Wan Chai, the choices for eating and drinking have grown steadily for a number of years.

Luxury restaurants adapt to hard times

2013-06-01 08:13:40

China Quanjude Group - the owner of Beijing's renowned roast duck restaurant - was so popular for so many years that it didn't need to have promotional items on the menu.

Wine journey

2013-06-03 11:13:47

While names like Bourdeux and Champagne are familiar to even the most casual of wine drinkers, Australian wines from the Yarra Valley is making inroads into the Chinese market. Belle Taylor reports.

Macaroon madness

2013-06-03 10:46:38

Seeing a dozen people or so line up inside the Laduree outlet in Hong Kong's Harbour City mall is now a common sight.

Always tea time in Chengdu

2013-06-03 08:10:36

It has been said that China has the best teahouses in the world, and Chengdu has the best teahouses in China.

Benefits of meat deal

2013-05-31 11:18:13

The $4.7 billion deal to buy US meats icon Smithfield Foods that China's Shuanghui International announced on Wednesday represents more than a smart business decision.