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Choice Chinese: Tiandi Yijia Is a Sanctuary for Beijings A-listers
Posted Mar 16th 2010 2:58p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

With gorgeous slate brick walls, antique furniture, koi ponds and high skylight-ceilings, Tiandi Yijia stuns both the eyes and the palate. It’s no wonder this is a top destination for government officials and Chinese celebrities—every table and dish is a work of art. The braised spare ribs in ... Read more »

Bei Relaunches, with a New Look and New Seasonal Menus
Posted Mar 15th 2010 6:45p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

After a month of renovations, Bei has relaunched. There is now a sophisticated lounge area at the entrance, and part of what was before a long corridor leading into the dining room is now home to several tables, partially walled off for a little extra privacy. Some of the private ... Read more »

New Eats: Casa Latina Delivers the Best Mexican Food in the City, Great Live Cuban Music
Posted Mar 12th 2010 3:25p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Casa Latina delivers authentic Mexican cuisine that truly puts Amigo and the Saddle Cantina to shame, bringing something new to Beijing that we’ve been craving. With great drinks, a fun atmosphere and a rocking Cuban band, this place shouldn’t have much of a problem overcoming its location at ... Read more »

  • beijingdaze wow Sienna, I've never seen you make such a strong endorsement for any venue before... these guys must be good then. I'm gonna have to investigate
Interview: Ilias Tzanetoulakos, F&B Director at the Westin Financial Street, arrives in Beijing
Posted Mar 12th 2010 3:14p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

You’ve worked all over the world—what’s your favorite place? There is no favorite place, since I’ve learned something different everywhere I’ve been. I first worked in fine hotels in Switzerland. Then in London I was exposed to very high-end luxury hotels and got to see ... Read more »

New Eats: Fantasia Chocolate's Chef Thinks Outside the Chocolate Box
Posted Mar 11th 2010 4:14p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Fantasia’s young, innovative chef, formerly of the Park Hyatt, is attempting to bring new kinds of desserts to Beijing. We admire his creativity, but we’re not sure how the city will handle some of his flavor combinations. You’ll either love or hate the chocolate fonden (¥65), a ... Read more »

  • me_gusta For me, nothing special,the mango cream was not bad. I think that's only because the are Park Hyatt. There was nothing where I would say wauuuuuuuuuu... for dessert ...
  • mrge I indeed tried this place, never again. The chocolate Fondant (not fonden) had actually a very strange taste, not chocolaty. Apart from that, we had to wait quite a long ...
New Eats: Sushi Midorikawa's Japanese lunch specials are a good deal, but food doesn't live up the competition
Posted Mar 10th 2010 5:52p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Tucked in a Sanlitun back alley famous for long-loved residents Alameda and Kiosk, Sushi Midorikawa doles out standard Japanese fare in a district redolent with competition. Our nicely presented 16-piece sushi platter (¥220) was a true assortment, though we would have preferred more of the salmon and scallop. The veggie ... Read more »

Tianchu Miaoxiang Vegetarian Restaurant Serves Top Tofu
Posted Mar 9th 2010 11:20a.m. by Blake Stone-Banks (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Long Wudaokou’s top vegetarian destination, Tianchu Miaoxiang has finally opened a sister branch in Chaoyang. The new eatery has all the hallmarks of the original: delicious vegetarian fare, quality ingredients and a staff committed to environmentalism and the vegetarian lifestyle.

On our visit, the two standouts were the iron-plate ... Read more »

Be a Potato Head with Beijing's Best French Fries
Posted Mar 8th 2010 2p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Sanlitun | Union Bar & Grille

Union offers Sanlitun Villagers a unique spin on the classic golden shoestring fries. The Napa style garlic fries (¥22) resemble the McDonald’s staple with their skinny, julienned cut and crisp golden exterior. But this appetizer surpasses Micky D’s with the addition of fresh garlic ... Read more »

Beijing Cooking Classes Teach You Everything from Dumplings to Cantonese Cuisine to European Pastries
Posted Mar 8th 2010 1:50p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

I consider myself pretty handy in the kitchen. With a couple of Henckels knives and a Calphalon, I can tackle a wide range of cuisines from the comfort of my own home. I see recipes as vague recommendations and feel confident in adding my own slant to any number of ... Read more »

Take Advantage of Strawberry Season with this Scrumptous Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Recipe
Posted Mar 7th 2010 6:15p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

There is nothing that puts a smile on my face like strawberry season. I usually buy a couple jin every time I make a trip to Sanyuanli Market and eat half fresh and freeze the other half for smoothies later in the summer. Though the price per jin (RMB12 at ... Read more »

  • siennapc Wow! Did you make those ones yourself? They look great.
Prego's Chef Fabrizio Bigi Brings Italian Home Cooking to the Westin Financial Street
Posted Mar 5th 2010 6:10p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Prego’s Chef Fabrizio Bigi has worked everywhere from the Middle East to the U.S., but it’s the taste of northern Italian home cooking that he’s brought to Beijing. The special menu, inspired by his family’s recipes, features filling dishes and flavors of the Italian countryside ... Read more »

Choice Chinese: Xinjiang Provincial Government Office Restaurant Xiyu Fanzhuang Is Officially Delicious
Posted Mar 4th 2010 6:46p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

When it comes to finding the best provincial food in Beijing, there’s no better bet than the restaurants where provincial officials comfort their own homesick bellies. While Xiyu Fanzhuang’s menu is similar to any street-corner Xinjiang joint, it puts the rest to the test. The yangrou chuan’r ... Read more »

Interview: Sake Manzo owner Taka Yamamoto returns from a tour of Japan’s sake factories
Posted Mar 4th 2010 6:40p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

You just came back from visiting sake factories in Japan—what did you learn? First I was in Fukui prefecture, at a sake maker called Hanagaki. They’re very exact in their sake production. For example, they first wash the rice they use and then they boil it for 50-60 ... Read more »

Free Recipe: Sake Manzo Owner Taka Yamamoto Teaches You to Make Beer-Marinated Chicken
Posted Mar 4th 2010 6:33p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Beer-Marinated Chicken

From Sake Manzo owner Taka Yamamoto

Serves Two

Ingredients:

400g chicken legs

Beer

Light soy sauce

20g spring onion

Mashed garlic (to taste)

Mashed ginger (to taste)

Japanese seven spice seasoning (to taste)

Salt (to taste)

Equal amounts of flour and starch

Instructions

1) First mix the beer ... Read more »

New Eats: New York New York Doughnuts Gets a Hole in One
Posted Mar 4th 2010 1:40p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Given its location in a non-descript strip mall, we weren’t expecting much from New York, New York. But the vibe picked up as soon as we began tasting the freshly baked doughnuts. The chocolate cake doughnut hole (¥1.5) is crisp on the outside, soft in the center. The ... Read more »

Check Out What China's Movers and Shakers are Enjoying at the National People's Congress
Posted Mar 3rd 2010 6:46p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or are quaintfully ignorant of the depressingly slow traffic around and inside of the second ring road, it’s obvious that the Third Session of the National People’s Congress opened on the 2nd of March. Over 2000 deputies flooded into the ... Read more »

New Eats: Uama Teppanyaki Is a Lackadaisical Grill Experience
Posted Mar 3rd 2010 5p.m. by Lee Mack (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Oh, what a difference 10 kuai makes. That’s how much less Uama (“Yama” in Chinese) charges for their all-you-can-eat-and-drink teppanyaki deal (¥159) versus Tairyo (¥169), which is practically right next door. For the money saved, though, the quality drops off considerably and you end up with a lackadaisical grill ... Read more »

Jancis Robinson Interview: The "First Lady of Wine" on the China wine scene and pairings for frequent flyers
Posted Mar 3rd 2010 12:14p.m. by Blake Stone-Banks (The Dish - BJ Dining)

The First Lady of Wine Jancis Robinson was just in town for the World Atlas of Wine Dinner at Shangri-la Beijing. We caught up with her via email, and she told us about wine in China, as well as selecting wines for the queen and British Airways.

City Weekend: This ... Read more »

  • schiller More on the emerging Wine Giant China at Schiller Wine http://www.schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/03/emerging-wine-giant-china-mouton-cadet.html
Juliette's Chef Guillaume Gaillot Leaves the Country, Restaurant Closed
Posted Mar 3rd 2010 10:17a.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

A few days ago I heard the news that Chef Guillaume Gaillot from Juliette's had his goodbye party over the weekend and had left the country. Indeed--he's accepted another job and is now in Paris and has left China for good.

What does this mean for Juliette's ... Read more »

Don't Miss Gaby Alves and Beijing's Best Feijoada at The Hutong's "Connecting Cultures Culinary Challenge"
Posted Mar 2nd 2010 8:04p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

As many of my friends know, I enjoy dining out, but my real passion is entertaining. On special Saturday mornings, I'll make an epic trip to Sanyuanli market, and spend the better part of the day marinating veggies and filling casserole dishes with all sorts of love. The best ... Read more »

New Eats: Scott's Family Italian Restaurant Is a Hidden but Pleasant Spot
Posted Mar 2nd 2010 3:46p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

While conveniently located for many expats, Scott’s Family has some challenges to face: the place is a bit hard to find, and the Italian delivery market is already pretty saturated. That said, we were impressed with what Scott has done with the former Turay’s space and pleasantly surprised ... Read more »

To Pee or Not to Pee, That is the Question in Nali Patio
Posted Feb 26th 2010 6:23p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

Nali Patio, it seems, has ushered in a new era of coolness, with hot spots Niajo and Apothecary joining area stalwart Mosto and the newly remodeled The Mughal’s Restaurant in a new dining microcosm. I’m a huge cheerleader of new mini-districts, as it makes my dining and drinking ... Read more »

  • beijingprincess Good to know. I can only comment on the consumer side, which is much simpler. I do wonder about the differences in Apothecary, La Sushi and Bali Papaya, as they ...
  • omarmugesan Well, actually I would like to stand up for the trashed places. I happen to know from very good and reliable sources that the management of Nali patio is extremely ...
New Eats: Turkish Restaurant Dalyan's Iskender Kebab Is a Very Tasty Surprise
Posted Feb 26th 2010 11:46a.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

When we first stopped into Dalyan several weeks after it opened, the place was already packed. Not that it’s a particularly hard venue to fill—there are only about six tables. But between the comfortable atmosphere and decent Turkish food, it’s not surprising that there’s already a ... Read more »

The Mughal's Restaurant Returns with a Brand New Look
Posted Feb 25th 2010 4:41p.m. by Phoenix Torrijos (The Dish - BJ Dining)

A post-holiday stop at The Mughal’s Restaurant revealed the much needed remodel of The Mughals Restaurant has been completed. Admittedly, the old washed out walls, rather dated interior didn’t stop me from enjoying the delicious lunch buffet (RMB45), but the new environment has a decidedly warmer feel. The ... Read more »

Slideshow: Beijing's World Chocolate Wonderland
Posted Feb 25th 2010 4:28p.m. by Sienna Parulis-Cook (The Dish - BJ Dining)

The World Chocolate Wonderland, located in Beijing's Olympic Park, is open from now until April 10, 2010. Read more »

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