There is a Chinese saying that goes, “Nothing feels better than lying down; nothing tastes better than dumplings.”
The problem is, not all dumplings are created equal. Some of them taste absolutely better than others. This holds true even if...
Over the past year or two, some of the fanciest coffee shops, bars and bistros have mushroomed around the intersection of Wangfu Da Jie (王府大街) and Nantai Xiang (南台巷). The Sauce, Wine Thieves, Bitter Brew, Southern Trip, Staff Only,...
“No duck leaves Nanjing alive.”
Statistics show that the City of Nanjing consumes over 100 million ducks each year. Everyone has heard of Nanjing ducks, but they are too often misunderstood. Visitors and tourists to Confucius Temple feel obliged to...
Nanjing’s long-standing food vendors and eateries in downtown neighbourhoods offer a real taste of city and local life. I go back to those places when I can, preferably later in the afternoon to bring something home for a simple...
