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New Barolo cook promises real Italian taste

[2014-11-01 07:41]

Ivan Fargnoli has been appointed chef de cuisine of Barolo, the well-known Italian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Fargnoli became a professional chef at the age of 16 in his hometown Milan, known as the world's fashion capital. There he got the opportunity to learn in a famous Michelin-starred restaurant. At 21, he had already worked in Shanghai as sous chef of a five-star hotel. Here he talks about his new gig.

Dining highlights next week

[2014-11-08 10:15]

Burger King, an American fastfood chain restaurant, is holding a celebration in Beijing to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the company.

Dining and wine highlights

[2014-11-01 07:41]

Good news for meat-eaters: From now till Dec 31, you can enjoy a special Inner Mongolian menu at Made in China, the signature restaurant of Grand Hyatt Beijing.

Superb raw ingredients, natural flavors

[2014-11-01 07:41]

In celebration of Brasserie Flo Beijing's 15th anniversary in China, Michelin-starred French chef Daniel Chambon imports his authentic Perigord gastronomy.

Dining and wine highlights next week

[2014-10-25 07:38]

Dining and wine highlights next week

Mad about crabs

[2014-10-25 07:38]

Seasonal crustaceans from Yangcheng Lake are highlights on Chinese menus now. Dong Fangyu gets to the sweet meat of the matter with a master chef in Beijing.

Asian carp: Americans' poison, Chinese people's delicacy

[2014-10-11 06:51]

In the Unites States, you can now enjoy a high-quality, palatable invasive fish without remorse because you are helping save the environment.

Recipes for popular carp dishes in China

[2014-10-11 06:51]

Try making these dishes at home, including a recipe from Nathan Brown, executive chef of The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street, for one of the most popular carp-based Chinese dishes - Sweet and Sour Carp Fish from his Chinese Qi restaurant:

Baijiu producers look to make splash overseas

[2014-09-27 07:26]

Baijiu, or "clear liquor", is China's national drink and the world's most-consumed spirit by volume.

A place designed to raise the capital's spirits

[2014-09-27 07:26]

The first time I tried baijiu, it was definitely not love at first shot. I tried mixing it with Coke, but even that didn't dull the liquor's unique taste.

Private kitchens, public restaurants

[2014-09-20 14:08]

Two young people attract foodies to their private kitchens, as Dong Fangyu reports.

The best of the festival meals at hotels in Beijing

[2014-09-06 08:13]

On Mid-Autumn Festival Day, September 8, celebrate with family and friends in the beautiful garden of the Shangri-La Hotel.

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