Food

 • China marketing firms have gone collaboration mad in the last few years, with Hey Tea & Fendi turning our WeChat moments yellow a few months ago, Gucci & North Face, and Oatley & almost everyone – just to name

Common Gathering Food, Design & Lifestyle Festival in Chengdu • Yes, summer is in town, so its time to get out there.  We’re excited to introduce this  market down south – in ‘Gourmet Island’ in Luxelakes Eco-city, where you get the

April 6-14: The 108th China Food & Drinks Fair• China Food & Drinks Fair “Tángjiǔhuì 糖酒会”, or Sugar and Wine, is the largest alcoholic beverage trade fair in China; exhibiting food, beverages, spices, packaging machinery and equipment, raw ingredients, food

We’ve only just gotten over Christmas… but Chinese new year is HERE!Chinese New Year, specifically Chunyun, is the greatest annual human migration, which often leaves big cities deserted.It can be hard to figure out what to do during Chinese New

Last year was a tough one for many people, and with a 2023 just around the corner, it looks like the new year will bring lots of exciting new things for everyone in Chengdu; the possibility of trips home, big

Thanksgiving celebrations are all about cooking and sharing an abundance of food with family and friends. We’re all missing home, just a little more than usual this year so we have put together a list of the places in the

We were more than excited last year when Michelin rocked up at the temple of Chuancai and cast it’s decerning eyes on Chengdu’s food and beverage scene – but the 2022 recommendations left us a little wanting.We had wondered how

Whether you’re looking forward to a night out with your sweetheart or looking to make a new connection, romance is in the air.Check out where to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day 2022 in Chengdu.1. RestaurantsG’s Bistro & BrunchDeal: see the poster

Big news burger lovers! Chengdu joins Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Macau, AND Hong Kong today, as a city home to one of New York’s most loved burger brands SHAKE SHACK.We’ve been watching the green bamboo hoarding, covering the construction of the new

NEW: San Ke Late Night Bar & BistroThe tree-lined Tongzilin South Road is one of the best pockets of international food in the city, with everything from French rotisserie chickens, to American BBQ, Burgers, and more.| Tongzilin South Road, an international

【Update August 2023: Piehole took over managing this spot from Gili’s】 Traveling to tropical islands is out of the question at the moment, but the sun has come out in Chengdu… and that can mean only one thing. It’s time to

Whether this weekend is about resurrection, Ramadan…. or bread that isn’t risen – for you, we all could use a reason to come together, with friends and loved ones, after a shaky few weeks in the city.COVID Case numbers remain low,

Whether you’re looking forward to a night out with your sweetheart or looking to make a new connection, romance is in the air.Check out where to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 in Chengdu.1. RestaurantsG’s Bistro & BrunchDeal: see the poster aboveAddress:Wuhou

2022 Chengdu Michelin Restaurant GuideThere isn’t a doubt in our mind that Chengdu has one of the best food scenes in China, and maybe even the world. Never mind that it is a UNESCO city of gastronomy (yawn, so is

Living abroad has its clear advantages. Its an exciting life full of opportunity, where you’re submerged in different cultures, meet new people and live new experiences every day.But there are some elements from home, let’s face it, that we find tough being

As the days draw shorter, and the prospect of visiting home seems ever out of reach, we find ourselves getting lost in thoughts of big, familiar food, that HUG you… and will definitely leave you a little more cuddly. We’re back on

As the days grow shorter, colder, and a little more glum – we’re all in need of a little pick me up. Brunch with your favorite friends? Eggs all ways? Prices that aren’t going to break the bank? Yes, yes, yes. G’s

This year has been a tough one for many expats and local people here in China. We travel less, miss more food from home more, and spend more time in the city.The good news is, we’ve got to know sweet Chengdu better; new

Most of us are now back to work, and have that familiar back-to-school feeling at the pit of our stomach… Is it time to break out a hoody, and ask your cousin for his Netflix password just yet? Hold your horses.There are likely many more glorious days to

Brunch is defined as a meal that sits somewhere between breakfast and lunch, but we all know there is more to it than that… It is the highlight of the week; there’s nothing better than rolling out of bed late, and catching up with