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Enjoy interesting stories behind traditional Chinese cuisines

Located in Sanyanjing Hutong, one of Beijing's most historic hutongs (alleys), the Jingshan Garden Hotel is attracting tourists from all over the world not only for its ideal location and its chic decorations, but also for its delicious and lavish choice of Chinese cuisine.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/14 14:58:06

Chinese Kebabs draw foreigners to local restaurants

After a hideous day at the office, one of the most enjoyable things to do is to head out to a Chinese kebab restaurant with friends to enjoy several skewers of the roasted meat known as chuan in Chinese. Throw in the bonus of a cold beer on a hot day and it's easy to understand why these dishes are particularly popular in the summer.
Source: Global Times | 2019/8/13 16:33:39

Food industry players seek advancement through AI

Looking for that perfect recipe, or a new flavor combination that delights the senses?
Source: AFP | 2019/7/31 17:28:40

Thieves make wine heist at top Parisian restaurant

Thieves have broken into the cellar of a top luxury restaurant in Paris and have made off with at least 150 bottles of prized wine estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of euros, a police source said on July 2.
Source: AFP | 2019/7/18 19:23:40

Thieves make wine heist at top Parisian restaurant

Thieves have broken into the cellar of a top luxury restaurant in Paris and have made off with at least 150 bottles of prized wine estimated to be worth hundreds of thousands of euros, a police source said on July 2.
Source: AFP | 2019/7/18 19:23:40

Michelin madness

Flamboyant French chef Marc Veyrat has railed against Michelin, demanding that his top restaurant be withdrawn from the guide, after telling AFP that its inspectors claimed he had used English cheddar cheese in his souffle.
Source: AFP | 2019/7/18 19:18:40

Iranian bread permanent guest at Kuwaiti tables

Khalil Kamal makes sure he regularly visits Kuwait's popular Souq Al-Mubarakiya, where he enjoys his favorite kebab meal with onion, rocket and freshly baked Iranian bread.
Source: AFP | 2019/7/16 15:53:40

Chinese catering market dominated by snacks in 2018

The 2019 China Catering Industry Report was released at the 2019 China Catering Marketing Power Summit on July 2. According to the report, snacks dominated the industry because of their high popularity and great potential.
Source: Global Times | 2019/7/15 16:58:39

People-to-people cooperation key to further strengthening China-Pakistan relations

The extraordinary friendship between China and Pakistan is 69 years strong this year. Over the years, this friendship has led to ever closer cultural integration in the two countries as many Chinese started visiting Pakistan and Pakistanis have begun visiting China.
Source: Global Times | 2019/7/4 19:03:41

French restaurant run by Argentine chef crowned world's best

France's Mirazur restaurant - whose Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco draws inspiration from the sea, the mountains, and his own garden - was crowned Tuesday the world's best by an influential trade list, beating contenders from Denmark and Spain.
Source: AFP | 2019/6/27 17:13:40

Paris rediscovers appetite for its world-beating 'bouillons'

Every weekend a queue snakes down the street not far from the Moulin Rouge in Paris.
Source: AFP | 2019/6/27 16:33:40

A new Chinese star shines bright in Hollywood culinary scene

Bistro Na's in Los Angeles made headlines this week with the announcement that it had been awarded a coveted Michelin Star by the famed Michelin Restaurant Guide.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/6/11 18:48:40

UAE expats taste Ramadan traditional sweets, sense of home

Nida Mohammed drove for more than an hour from Fujairah to Sharjah in the UAE just to buy special Iraqi sweets and juices for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
Source: AFP | 2019/5/30 17:48:39

A bite of food-tech: futuristic restaurant staffed by robot chefs and waiters

What will restaurants look like in the future? Ever wondered what your dinner would taste like if a robot cooked it? A robotized restaurant in the harbor city of Tianjin may give you the answers.
Source: People's Daily Online | 2019/5/27 20:39:52

International Cuisine Culture Forum and Carnival coming to Beijing's Langyuan Station Culture Park

The International Cuisine Culture Forum and Carnival will kick off on Friday at the Jiangfu Culture Square and Langyuan Station Culture Park in Beijing's Chaoyang district. The theme of this year's activities is A Bite of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/20 18:33:40

International Cuisine Culture Forum and Carnival coming to Beijing

The International Cuisine Culture Forum and Carnival will kick off on Friday at the Jiangfu Culture Square and Langyuan Station Culture Park in Beijing's Chaoyang district. The theme of this year's activities is “A Bite of the Belt and Road Initiative.”
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/19 17:18:40

Asian restaurants mushrooming in China: report

Asian restaurants have been growing fast in the Chinese mainland as young Chinese develop appetites for diverse cuisines, a report showed.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/5/17 17:36:11

Enjoy a relaxing meal with Yangzhou 'morning tea'

When was the last time you sat down and had a nice breakfast?
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/16 20:23:39