Dining

Working as a nightclub bartender in his hometown of Heidelberg, Germany, did the 18-year-old Benjamin Zahn see himself ending up as a hotelier managing five-star catering operations in far-off cities like Dubai and Beijing? Go along any Sunday to the Westin Chaoyang's Bubbalicious champagne brunch and ask Zahn – now a few years older and wiser – in person. agenda asked Zahn a few questions recently about his experiences in Dubai and what goes into running one of Beijing’s most popular brunches.

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There’s nothing like an indulgent brunch to top off a lazy weekend morning, and from lavish hotel buffets to Indian feasts Beijing has its share of sumptuous spreads. The following are some of the most popular in town.

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Being married to a member of the Hui Muslim minority means that I've had my share of Chinese-style halal (qingzhen, 清真) meals. Although my in-laws are not the most orthodox of practitioners (my wife and mother-in-law will occasionally eat pork, while my father-in-law does not), they still maintain many of their culinary traditions.

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Took a stroll down Nanluoguxiang with the family this past weekend and amidst the incessant clamor of honking cars*, we happened upon a long, snaking line of young Beijing hipsters, students and hutong punters.

It was around high noon Saturday, and the queue was baking in the bright sunshine waiting to squeeze into the small confines of the Wenyu Cheese Shop (文宇奶酪店, 49 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District).

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Hone your cooking skills (and bring your little ones) at the Hilton Hotel's Thai Cuisine cooking class this Saturday, June 13, in their Elements restaurant on the second floor.

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