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Tim Hilbert's done it with a lot of personal attention, a solid menu of barbecue and Mexican food.
Pear soup may sound odd to Western ears, but the hot sweet nectar, served from a huge urn, offers rejuvenating warmth.
Tourists flock to this teahouse, attracted by the sing-song orders of the waiters, the old-world ambience and a simple serving of tea.
There are some dishes that capture the heart with a first taste.
Get in a car and head to the Golden Castle in the depths of Yuen Long's countryside. The restaurant is a throwback to the early days of Hong Kong fusion food.
We all love sashimi, but sometimes the cost can get to be pretty pricey. That's why the all-you-can-eat Japanese buffets are so popular in Shanghai.
In the Chinese literary classic A Dream of Red Mansions, the most delicate and intricate dishes are always being prepared to pamper the Jia family of princesses and the sole heir, Jia Baoyu.
Mike Peters had never been to Xiamen before, but he's pretty sure he will be going back very often. Why? He lists all the delights that will draw him back to this coastal city in the south.
It's all very well to play farmer for a while, but a steady commitment to a it is often the hardest to maintain.
Rico's Spanish restaurant has been serving tapas in Hong Kong for 19 years and to celebrate that longevity, patrons are being offered special Summer Fiesta drinks till Sept 20, Sunday to Thursday.
Another cozy Italian restaurant has opened on Julu Road in Jing'an district, where dozens of stylish eateries as well as designer boutiques are already gathered. But Il Bambino, with only 30 seats, is an intimate experience.
Chefs, too, need to do their homework to keep up to date. And as Ye Jun reports, some even go on excursions to learn more about ingredients and food trends in regional cuisine.