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Nanjing Hot Pot; Where the In Crowd is at

My own particular love affair with hot pot dates back to the very home of the dish; Sichuan province, and its capital, Chengdu, on my second trip to China in 1993. Few hot pot restaurants today serve up that which...

Vogue without the Vineyard, in Nanjing’s Olympia

As wine continues to splash on to China’s affluent social scene, it’s only natural that connoisseurs have begun turning their hobby into a lifestyle business. Jumping onto the barrel as it rolls through Nanjing is Maestro Zong Weiwei, and...

Herb&Spice; The Place to Be This Fall

Nanjing newcomer Herb&Spice, which is located in one of the city’s oldest districts near the Qinhuai river, presents itself as trendy, modern, fresh and cool. The restaurant/cafe fronts a factory refurbished art zone, similar to that of the industrial renovated...

Autumn Applause for Nanjing’s Veggie Heaven

Nanjing’s premier vegetarian restaurant has outdone itself once more, its autumn menu having a sound emphasis on health and well-being. It also tastes divine. As our bodies begin to stiffen and prepare for Nanjing’s long winter months, after what was...

Eat or Just Drink @ Cute Downtown Brunch Cafe

You would be excused for walking straight past this restaurant and not even batting an eyelid, for its exterior is, shall we say, uninviting. Eat is located in a popular student hub on Nanxiu Cun, right off of the...

Molecular Cooking in Olympiad

Hidden behind a black door; no sign outside, just a window, a menu is visible. We push the door open and hear the click of metal on porcelain and soft jazz in the back ground. The restaurant opens into...

A Place for all the Pets of Nanjing

Where do I start? I guess this story and its subject are testament to just how far the Chinese nation has come in regard to love and respect for animals. Luluka Pet House is a place that non-discriminately opens...

Beijing Imperial Sophistication in a Tiny Package

Have you ever just wished Chinese restaurants would, like, put in a tiny bit of effort in when it came to decor? Why the white washed walls and hospital lights? A lick of an earthy-coloured, wall paint, some candles...

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