If you’ve ever studied Chinese, you’ve probably heard of some of the weird and sometimes poetic names the Chinese give their culinary creations. They have good reasons for these names, as it has a lot to do with their cultural identity. But here in America, that cultural identity is lost on most of [...]

It’s not a first in China, but it’s still pretty interesting (and strange), so I thought I’d mention it here. There’s a new restaurant opening up in Beijing, and the gimick to get people to come is……the restaurant is pitch black. No illuminating devices are allowed in the restaurant; customers have to eat [...]