Towering above the pack

After a recent revamp of its menu and decor, CCTV Tower's rotating restaurant has enhanced its offerings to include more than 300 choices.

Spice spirit

You'll be reminded of the ubiquity of chili in Sichuan cuisine by the peppery aroma that tickles the nostrils as you enter this stylish restaurant.

Hear from a legend

Legend provides essentially Sichuan cuisine. The chef has opted for classic, yet exquisite dishes, largely embracing the traditional but with a few forays into more novel gastronomic territory.

Sichuan's spicy cuisine sizzles its way to fame

An Olympic dining discovery

My friend Bridget and I were tired, hot and hungry after a long, but happy day on the Olympic Green.

Read a legend

The cuisine is essentially Sichuan in tone. The chef has opted for classic, yet exquisite dishes, largely embracing the traditional but with a few forays into more novel gastronomic territory.

2008 Autumn/Winter Food Fair in Shanghai

A model with coloured pattern on her back helps to recommend at a booth of Sichuan cuisine during 2008 Autumn/Winter Food Fair in Shanghai.

Where to find Beijing's young elite

Danny Wang was not the first to feel it his "duty" to introduce Chinese food to the West. However, as owner of LAN he was perhaps among the first to introduce Chinese to West dining.

South Beauty

She already made it to the front page of Forbes Magazine. And her reputation in Chinaand abroad is ever growing: Zhang Lan, Chairwoman of the South Beauty Group, the upscale Chinese dining chain, is an absolute celebrity.

Doctors say the best baaa none

Lamb, considered "warmly replenishing" by traditional Chinese medicine doctors, is the best food to beat Beijing's chilly winter wind.

Houhai No.16

Ever wondered what visiting VIP’s might get served when they come to Beijing and stay in the state guest house? Hou Hai Number 16 is as close as you'll get.

Spring into the 'Niu' year

Restaurants will be really busy during the holiday season, especially on Sunday, Spring Festival Eve. So it's advisable to book your table in advance.It also offers Spring Festival takeaway gift baskets and you can even organize for a chef to cook for you at home.　　China World Center branch: 6505-6139; Wangfujing branch: 6559-7671.