Courtyard Restaurant at The Commune by the Great Wall- Best Restaurants in Beijing To date, dining at the Courtyard Restaurant inside The Commune by the Great Wall hotel is one of the most unforgettable culinary experiences of my life. You may have come across other…
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Fu Jia Lou- Best Restaurants in Beijing Fu Jia Lou is somewhat of an institution in Beijing and depending on which local you ask, opinions will be varied but definitely strong. Its specialty is old style Pekinese cuisine, the likes of which used to be…
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Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai was founded in the late 1800’s and is renowned for its beautiful white jade Buddha statues as well as numerous gold figures. As an active Buddhist monastery and learning center, this temple draws both locals and tourists alike. With a…
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Kong Yiji- Best Restaurants Beijing Named after the protagonist in a Lu Xun (considered China’s father of modern literature) story, Kong Yiji boasts an elegant, old world charm with its wooden bookshelves and hanging calligraphy scrolls. A tall bamboo grove and pebble stone walkway immediately…
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In the new millennium, Beijing has set the stage for world-class fine dining. While there is no shortage of authentic delicacies in the mainland’s bustling capital, there are a few culinary destinations that must not be passed by. My Humble House in the Beijing Oriental…
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Nan Xiang Steamed Bun Restaurant has long had a sterling reputation as Shanghai’s premier eatery for the local specialties: delicious Xiao Lung Paos, (traditional Shanghainese steamed Dumplings) along with traditional Shanghainese cuisine. Located right on the lake of the famed Yuyuan Gardens, Nan Xiang boasts…
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Big Congrats: Ritz Carlton Earns 13 Michelin Stars in 2015 As many of you know, I’ve long been an ardent fan of Ritz Carlton, both its hotels and hotel restaurants. I was excited to hear that some of my favorite restaurants in Ritz Carlton hotels…
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