Dalian Lifestyle Guide

Fill Your Middle

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:06:00 GMT

In Russia, pancakes or “blini/bliny” are honored every year at Maslenitsa, one of the most intriguing religious holidays in the world.

UNOME

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:19:00 GMT

All Hail Caesar Salad! Salami Gouda Panini! Mango Chicken Sandwich! Cake! and so much more! Your new happy place, so comfortable you wont want to leave!

Burger Time

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:17:00 GMT

A Diner in Dalian!

What is Tanghulu （糖葫芦）

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:57:00 GMT

Tanghulu 糖葫芦, also called bīngtánghúlu 冰糖葫芦, is a traditional winter snack in northern China, especially in Beijing, Tianjin and the cities of northeastern China and particularly for children.

No Oven No Cry

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:53:00 GMT

At times the feeling of nostalgia can be very strong, producing cravings and desires that can only be satisfied with some good ole home-cooking.

Tian Yuan Su Shi Dian : vegetarian restaurant review

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:43:00 GMT

Dalian finally has a Buddhist approved vegan restaurant.

Veggie Monologues: “to meat or not to meat”?

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:54:00 GMT

Who isn’t looking forward to relaxing in the backyard with an ice cold beer and a few sizzling burgers on the BBQ?

Relish is Reigning this Rainy Season

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:29:00 GMT

I’m always looking for some new, magical sauce that can be created at home to add spice to my own love affair of food.

Xian, 3 day Get-Away

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:31:00 GMT

Suggested flights from Dalian to Xi’an

Vietnam, 9-day Tour

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:42:00 GMT

An amazing journey to Vietnam will make a great adventure for you and your family. This tour is specially designed for Focus on Dalian by CTS (China Travel Service).

Hangzhou, 2-day Get-Away

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:13:00 GMT

Two-day get-away to Hangzhou, China's most famous tourists location.

The Twain: American Cherries in Dalian

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:48:00 GMT

Summertime cherries are a bountiful benefit bestowed upon Dalian. Since cherries are my favorite fruit, I asked my Chinese friend Darren (who seems to know most everything) about Dalian cherries.

Cafe Soleil

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:38:00 GMT

If you love Italian food, you’ll love Dalian’s newest Italian restaurant, Café Soleil, a cozy little café located directly behind the New World Hotel, on Mingzi Street.

Tai Chi Roast Duck Restaurant

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 03:52:00 GMT

Everybody knows Peking duck or Bei Jing Kao Ya, it is simply one in a gaggle of Chinese poultry dishes. But have you discovered the lesser known Korean style Roast Duck, yet? Now, granted, usually when “you don’t feel like Chinese food,” you are craving steak or pizza or some such comfort food. Next time why not have a quack at Tai Chi Roast Duck.

The Twain: Superstitions about Numbers

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:19:00 GMT

Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the Twain shall meet.” Rudyard Kipling The Chinese have reached out to grab items of Western culture—mobile phones, pizza and coffee to name a few. But ...