These past two years, I’ve basically been on one long food tour of Asia, leaving a trail of crumbs in my wake. Discovering new-to-me cuisines has been an unexpected highlight of our travels (and, sadly, a contributing factor to my increased waistline). But this journey has been about more than just devouring tasty morsels; food […]
Restaurants and Cafes
The Best Meals We Ate in Dali, China
Confession time: Aside from the delicious meals enjoyed at our lake-side hotel, we didn’t eat any Chinese food in Dali. Living in Shanghai, we can get top-notch versions of all of China’s regional cuisines, so it just wasn’t a priority for us. Moreover, in the wake of Lijiang’s scant restaurant selection, we were pleasantly surprised by the […]
Shangri-la: Dining and Shopping Guide
With Shangri-la so close to the border with Tibet, we had expected to eat a fair amount Tibetan food, which we first sampled in Chengdu and were eager to try again. Fortunately, Shangri-la delivered in a big way. Our third night in town, we enjoyed the best meal of our two-week Yunnan trip at Arro Khampa: […]
A Sexy Spanish Lunch at el Willy, Shanghai
Last week China celebrated Qingming Festival, giving my husband a precious weekday off work and, just like last year, we took advantage of the opportunity by enjoying a leisurely lunch on the Bund. Our restaurant of choice, el Willy, is owned by Spanish chef Willy Moreno and considered one of the hottest spots in town. […]
Literary Lunch at M on the Bund, Shanghai
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a function at the Shanghai International Literary Festival, which has been running annually since 2003. The Festival draws authors from around the world and has become a major event in the Shanghai arts scene. Over 50 writers attended the 2013 Festival, including James and Deborah Fallows and Tom […]