Seasonal dining in China

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  Creating authentic culinary hotpot taste of Beijing

  The popular local foodies’ craze for sweat-inducing Sichuan spicy hotpots has a new rival on the block — a hotpot from a different regional culture with a prime focus on food supply origins.Wan Xiao Long boasts the original vibe of Beijing, with a strong concept of the capital’s traditional “instant boil mutton” and a taste of north China. (Photos: Shine.cn)And

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  Ho! Ho! Ho! It's the season of good eating!

  Christmas is a festive time to relax, spend time with family and friends and eat — whether a slow-cooked turkey at home or a meal out at a restaurant. It’s almost as if everything tastes better at Christmas. We look at a range of options for those who might want a special meal out.Photos: Shine.cnChristmas TurkeyIt isn’t Christmas without a

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  Get stewing to beat the cold

  As the cold air hits Shanghai this week, it’s time to have some hot sizzling stews, the perfect comfort food for the winter season.Lamb stew with potatoes and carrots. (Photos: Shine.cn)Stews are easy and different cuisines have their own specialties, and they are great for sharing. In general, it’s about cooking solid ingredients in liquid, the textures of which should

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  There's more to coffee than just a drink

  A coffee is not just a coffee these days. With the boom in coffee shops with their own characteristics, trendy styles and cross-over businesses, besides a beverage itself, what we can get from a coffee shop today is an integral part of a modern lifestyle.Photos: Shine.cnMore and more speciality coffee shops in Shanghai are making efforts to teach local people