King’s Joy Beijing: new wave vegetarianism swells in China
Vegetarianism (sushizhuyi) has swelled in China in tune with contemporary trends and so did its Michelin stars. King’s Joy (in Chinese Jing Zhao Yin) has lured celebrities and middle-class intelligentsia ...
Din Tai Fung: Taiwanese soup dumplings at their best
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese empress of xiaolongbao, the Chinese word for steamed soup dumplings. For almost half a century, the Taipei-born eatery has been expanding across the globe ...
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Shanghai: Italian dining with stunning views across Pudong
Umberto Bombana has been constantly upgrading his reputation on the Asian dining scene in recent years ...
The House of Roosevelt in Shanghai: the ultimate stop for wine lovers
Its location at the most prestigious area in Shanghai might have guaranteed the popularity of this restaurant, private club, roof lounge and wine shop in one. However, it is the ...
Shanghai Expo 2010 unveils world wine heritage
The main topic of the highly expected World Expo in Shanghai this year is "Better city, better world". I have visited the site in July, and from what I saw ...
Wine shops and bars in Asia in 2010
You do not meet only Westerners buying these wines, there are many locals browsing the shelves of the increasingly popular wine shops in Asia ...