The JW Marriott Tomorrow Square is one of the most visually spectacular landmarks in the Puxi district. Situated in the heart of People’s Square, this towering skyscraper is home to a collection of fine restaurants managed by Marriott International. Having experienced several pleasant dining occasions at this hotel, I was excited to be invited to the former JW’s California Grill now known as Red @ The Grill.
In China, there are not too many options for finding Western cuisine done right. Outside of the 'big three' cities, second-tier cities have been struggling to bring authenticity to the table, as both local and visiting diners become more aware and selective of the foods that fall into the category of foreign cuisine. Executive Chef Baziuk brings some timeless classics to eager guests who want to find comfort in their favorites, without the unwelcome surprises!
Near the Tianjin Train Station, at a bend in the Haihe River, stands Cote d’Azur, a newly established French restaurant that’s creating a lot of buzz in the city. Although mostly popular among business types for it’s proximity to the financial center and high-end hotels, Cote d-Azur offers a romantic setting for anyone in search of fine dining.
In life, some accidents are unavoidable... and perhaps some are a form of providence. PROVENCE may be one of the unplanned success stories of the Hangzhou food scene, but there's nothing accidental about the food or the environment of the small, quiet, and secluded building that houses the restaurant along a tree-lined street next to Hangzhou's scenic West Lake.
The excellent food and quaint environment makes Wish Restaurant and Lounge a lovely place to share a meal with family and friends.
Timezone 8 in Beijing’s 798 Art District may have become famous across the capital as an art and fashion bookshop, but it’s the adjoining café/restaurant Timezone 8 Editions that we went to check out.
The recently-expanded café area is predictably modern and contemporary in style, with stone floors, glass tables and bright yellow walls covered in owner Robert Bernell’s latest choice of art work (at present Meng Jin and Fang Er’s “Love Hotel” photographic series), which is for sale incidentally, should you happen to fall in love with a particular piece over your spaghetti Bolognese.
I admit I shook my head in disbelief (cartoon-style) when I learned that my latest review would take place at a bone fide wine bar, and instinctively quipped: “in Beijing?”
Yes, somehow a branch of Enoteca, a ‘wine lounge and boutique’ chain started in Shanghai by a group of wine distribution business owners, had popped up in the capital under my radar.
On the ground floor of the Marriott Ningbo is the River Café and its all you can eat buffet (218RMB) with free juice and beer or, if you’re feeling extravagant, then the Sunday brunch (388rmb) with a free flow of Moet champagne is worth a try.
Moonsha has recently decided to make the most of its great view of the Bund, by turning the bar area into a Western style restaurant. The restaurant still serves top notch teppanyaki from its private and public grills, but now you can also sample the new a la carte menu, while at the same time enjoying the fantastic view over the river and to Lujiazui.
Inside at the table, you get a real sense of old Shanghai. The tasteful black, red and gold fittings give the restaurant an Oriental and classic Shanghai feel, which is in lovely contrast to the Blade Runner-style view out the windows.
A perfect place to begin a night, start the morning or just wile away the day with a cup of coffee and slice of monkey cake!!
If my time in China has taught me one thing and one thing only, it’s that the customer is absolutely not always right! A mere three months into my stay here and any prior expectations of customer care had been well and truly shattered! That was, still the case, up until only two nights ago where one meal at “Steak and Eggs” instantly restored my faith in service.