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Crescent Lounge Garden Sampler at Beer Garden. Provided to China Daily For nine-to-fivers, the only time to enjoy sunny al fresco dining or drinks may be at the weekend or during lunch breaks during the week. For those who are not lucky eno...

Steaks are strictly off the menu at Sattva restaurant in Buenos Aires, an organic, meat-free eatery that caters to a rare breed of Argentine diner: the vegetarian. In a country where there are more cows than people, beef is as much a part o...

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Cigar lounges also offer pipes. Beijingers' newfound love for fine cigars leads to the growth of exclusive clubs, Todd Balazovic reports Beijing is witnessing a surge in cigar clubs as expatriate and Chinese entrepreneurs choose to do busin...

French chef Julien Machet presented an original, natural and healthy meal recently at a media tasting at Le Pre Lenotre, Sofitel Wanda Beijing. The one Michelin star chef of Le Farcon Restaurant, La Tania presented a five-course treat. The...

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For those hankering after good home-cooked food, all they need to do is invest in a rice cooker, says Pauline D Loh When I was part of the student population in Berkeley a different age ago, the most memorable hardships were the constant la...

Step into the reception area of the Room restaurant and you'll see a desk made out of Lego pieces, surrounded by walls lined by black bookshelves stocked with hot pink books.This rather unusual sight hints at what Room is all about - a rest...

The molcajete (left) for meat lovers, while the ensalada Tijuana (right) is a healthy alternative. Provided to China Daily Hidden away in a lovely villa along a tree-lined street is this Mexican delight, Shi Yingying reports. Tucked along t...

horse statue outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club Beijing Clubhouse  points to the origin of the club. Provided to China Daily...

Wine labeling remains a highly confusing affair. The challenges range from the place-specific labels on most French, Italian and Spanish wines (such as Montrachet, Chianti and Rioja) that require a good deal of knowledge to understand what'...

Three years ago when my wife, Sylvie, and I were starting our business, one of the first things we did was to start a vegetable plot in our back yard. We also planted a pink lady apple tree, and pear, plum, orange and olive trees. However,...

See more photos: Wooden people exhibit showcases in Beijing...

Florence, Italy The Galileo case is often seen starkly as science's first decisive blow against not only faith but also the power of the Roman Catholic Church. It has never been quite that simple, though. Galileo was a believer, devastated...

An art exhibition, showcasing the rough and rebellious styles of Beijing's street and skate culture, rolled into the city this weekend as a collection of skateboard decks designed by local artists were put to show. The event, titled Skate D...

Two elephants with rubber tubes on their noses painted on a wall at No  211 nongtang in Huachi Road. However, due to the loose schedule, they had time on their hands. "One day, I passed Huachi Road and that's where I got my first impressio...

A fencing display at the Museum of Swords, Knives and Scissors....

A piece by Gan Zhiqiang shows the new direction of traditional ink art.  Provided to China Daily If you think this style of art is staid and conservative - think again, Zhang Kun reports. Ink art doesn't always mean grayish paintings of mo...

Getting your hands dirty is part of the fun for young artistic minds.  Photos Provided to China Daily Organizer says art promotes problem solving, expression The kids at Beijing Color Studio have been spicing up their summer using a bit of...