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October 12, 2014

Identità Golose NYC 2014 Dinner Hosted by Mario Batali

The dinner taking place at La Birrera; Chef Massimo Bottura & Luciano Monosilio plating; Chef Mario Batali observing; Chef Mark Ladner plating; Chefs Denny Imbroisi..
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October 10, 2014

The Sweet Spot at Shangri-La’s China World Hotel in Beijing, China

Lobby of China World Shangri-La; Pastry display cases at Sweet Spot; Whole green tea mousse cake On one of our late afternoons in Beijing, we..
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October 9, 2014

Excellent Peking Duck at Jin Yaa Tang at The Opposite House (Beijing, China)

The Opposite House; Jing Yaa Tang sign; Dining Room; Peering into the duck roasting area Jin Yaa Tang is a pan-regional Chinese cuisine restaurant anchored..
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October 8, 2014

Third Wave Coffee in Beijing Found at Ocean Grounds Coffee (Beijing, China)

Interiors of Ocean Grounds; Jim Lee the owner of Ocean Grounds Coffee When you travel to China, it’s generally hard to find a very good..
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October 6, 2014

Four Seasons Beijing – Noir Or Mooncakes & Afternoon Tea

Lobby Four Seasons Beijing is one of the luxurious hotels in the bustling capital of China that opened late 2012. It’s a little bit off..
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October 6, 2014

Beijing’s Extraordinary Projects: Hutong Bubble

MAD’s proposal for the future Beijing 2050 was first revealed at its exhibition MAD IN CHINA in Venice during the 2006 Venice Architecture Biennale.
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October 5, 2014

Fourme d’Ambert Blue Cheese, Thyme, Cayenne, Tomato Jam Popovers

Recently, Cheeses of Europe generously sent me a package of Mimolette and Fourme d’Ambert from the best cheese shop in New York City, Murray’s Cheese..
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October 4, 2014

789 Nanjing Lu Bar + Lounge at Le Royal Méridien Shanghai

Lobby of Le Méridien; Interior of 789 Nanjing Lu Bar + Lounge 66th Floor; The view from our room on the lounge’s 66th Floor Le..
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October 4, 2014

Luxurious Dinner at Nougatine by Jean Georges at Three on The Bund (Shanghai, China)

Dining room at Nougatine & Menus Another great upscale dinner we had at Shanghai was at Jean Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant, Nougatine at Three on the..
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October 2, 2014

Glamour Bar & M on The Bund (Shanghai, China) – Impressive Views of The Bund & Very Fine Food and Drinks

Glamour Bar: Exterior/entrance to the building; Entrance to Glamour Bar; Part of the interior and looking out at the Bund from the bar The two..
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September 30, 2014

Mandarin Oriental Shanghai, Pudong & Mid-Autumn Festival Afternoon Tea

Lobby; Our Harbour City Suite and its huge bathroom; View of Huangpu River from the suite Mandarin Oriental Shanghai Pudong is luxury hotel brand, Mandarin..
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September 28, 2014

Infinity Brunch at Agua Restaurant (Beijing, China)

Agua is an upscale Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant in the trendy Santilun neighborhood in Beijing. Decorated in dark brown leather banquettes line the back wall,..
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September 27, 2014

Farine Bakery – A Piece of France in Shanghai, China

Farine Bakery – Exterior and Interiors Farine Bakery is an upscale French bakery owned by French chef Franck Pecol in the Xuhui District of Shanghai...
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September 24, 2014

Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB), China

Entrance to TRB; View on my right from where I sat; Our amuse bouches Very recently, my family and I went to China, specifically the..
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September 24, 2014

Brunch at Root & Bone

Exterior of Root & Bone; Brunch menu; Whiskey Cobbler A recent brunch I had with D, we headed out to a new Southern restaurant in..
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