Just opened in Beijing’s bustling Sanlitun shopping sanctuary, The Village, Godiva’s flagship venue. With a shop selling truffles and gifts, the upstairs is a cafe of rich seratonin-stimulating treats. I attended the VIP soft launch tasting party and indulged in the following delights.
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I accidentally went to Jingkelong with no more than 100RMB ($15.17). Returning home to re-cash my wallet was not an option so I thought about what I could make other than Spring Festival jiaozi (dumplings) for Valentine’s day.
I thought, ‘fondue!’ I’ve never prepared a Continue Reading →
Beijing, China — My husband and I left San Francisco and moved to Beijing in January 2007. Leaving the variety of restaurants in San Francisco, though heartbreaking, we found solace in Beijing’s myriad of restaurants. I can still remember when my husband suggested Café Sambal and led me on a [...]
Continue Reading →Like shopping in the dessert aisle while hungry, I browse my way through cyberspace to my friend’s site, Funfeasts. Lately, my thoughts have been all about the savory, but I landed on a post to give my taste buds some balance. I think it’s time I treat [...]
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