cuisine
China’s “Confucius Entrepreneurs” Spend Lavishly On Literary Feasts
The burgeoning interest in traditional culture among China's newly wealthy is expanding into the culinary world as cashed-up entrepreneurs dish out upwards of $240 apiece for literature-inspired feasts. Read More
10 Minutes With…Gastro Genius Paul Pairet of Shanghai’s Ultraviolet
Recently, Jing Daily caught up with Shanghai-based French chef Paul Pairet to discuss his newest culinary exploration, "Ultraviolet," dining in Shanghai, and the meaning of ultimate luxury. Read More
China’s “Wine & Cheese Boom” Gains Strength
Following the broader trends in luxury retail, the Chinese palate has increasingly become open to more Western flavors including French wine and spirits, and more recently, imported cheeses. Read More
Tapas Take Hong Kong By Storm
Considering its reputation as a gourmand's paradise, east-meets-west vibe, and traditional emphasis on socializing over a bite, it's no surprise Hong Kong has become fertile ground for a tapas explosion. Read More
10 Minutes With…HK Food Blogger Extraordinaire Janice Leung
Multi-talented Hong Kong-based writer, editor and blogger Janice Leung keeps her plate full and her readers hungry for more as she zips through life, stomach first, documenting her global travels and eats on her acclaimed food blog "e_ting the world." Read More
No Reservations: Lindsay Jang & Matt Abergel of Hong Kong’s “It” Izakaya, Yardbird
Nestled among the temples, antique shops, bars and cafés that wind through Hong Kong's trendy Soho district, modern yakitori restaurant Yardbird has made once-sleepy Bridges Street a go-to destination for serious foodies with an itch only that only world-class skewers can scratch. Read More
Introducing The Flavors Of Greece To China: The Fat Olive
Recently, Jing Daily stopped by The Fat Olive's Jinqiao location, sitting down with chef David Laris to discuss the new space, the influence his childhood in Greece has had on his culinary career, and how best to introduce wary Chinese diners to the flavors of the Mediterranean. Read More
“Demon Chef” Alvin Leung To Push British Buttons With Bo London
Twin Michelin-starred chef Allen Leung, whose Hong Kong restaurant Bo Innovation has gained accolades worldwide for its "X-treme" approach to Chinese cuisine, is set to expand into the city of his birth with the grand opening of Bo London next month. Read More
Jean-Georges Goes Italian With Shanghai’s Mercato
Three Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten makes his first foray into Italian cuisine with Mercato at leading Shanghai lifestyle destination, Three on the Bund. Read More
Jing Daily Interview: Ignace Lecleir Of Temple Restaurant Beijing
Recently, Jing Daily Beijing correspondent Zandie Brockett sat down with Ignace Lecleir to discuss the process of creating and operating a fine dining venue in Beijing, "pulling things together" for local and expat tastes, and why he's so enchanted with spicy food. Read More
