Wine detox
Once in a while almost each of us decides to forfeit one of his/her indulgences. The reasons for that depend on our personal life philosophy. One intends to return the […]
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Tea Drunk: bringing the "epic romance between man and nature" to New York
In Manhattan, there is hardly a more authentic high quality Chinese tea room than Tea Drunk. No alcohol is being served here, but in Chinese tea drunk is a “romantic […]
Riesling and its journey from Germany to the New World
From Jancis Robinson (MW, OBE and perhaps the most famous female British wine critic) to the wine bars, retailers and participating restaurants in the UK, they all are talking about German […]
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 […]
Rouge Tomate Chelsea: sustainable fine dining setting precedent in New York
Rouge Tomate, the first vegetable-focused Michelin stared restaurant in New York switched coats for more casual, holistic, locavore and sustainable dining. Like the soon to be opened hyper locally seasonal […]
Hugo & Victor Paris: bringing chocolate, tea and wine together reflecting changing seasons
Hugo & Victor’s like Victor Hugo’s works are irresistible, some are avant-garde and unquestionably creative. Like the later, the famous French writer Victor Hugo living on Place des Vosges, Hugo & Victor […]
Chateau Montelena: the culprit of "bottle shock"
Jim Barrett, a co-owner and vintner at Ch. Montelena, took the wind out off the French wines’ sails as his white Californian Chardonnay 1973 scored off the world famous Burgundies […]
La Mère Germaine: traditional French cuisine in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
This vibrant and friendly restaurant was first opened in 1922 by Madame Germaine Vion, who was previously the chef at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
Green tea mystery debunked
Of all teas, green tea is perhaps the most misunderstood.
COI San Francisco: local, exotic and unexpected
COI’s location between San Francisco’s edgy China Town and its polished Financial District, the two disparate worlds rubbing on each other’s shoulders, is not accidental. This duality reflects itself in […]