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Why Diners Are Crazy for the Noodle Dance

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:04 GMT

Boasting waiting rooms with free manicures and servers who dance with noodles, popular Chinese hot pot chain Hai Di Lao is planning to break into the U.S. market. The WSJ's Laurie Burkitt speaks with Hai Di Lao CEO Zhang Yong about what diners can expect to find at the hot pot chain.

Fine Dining Goes to New Heights—180 Feet Up

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

For around $300 per person, high-flying foodies can dine out while dangling from a construction crane — 180 feet in the air. WSJ's Dan Michaels reports on the latest dining-up trend from Belgium.

The Olympic Style Noodle Dance

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:36 GMT

A server at one of China's popular Hai Di Lao chain eateries performs the restaurant's signature Olympic-style "noodle dance".

Whiplash Trading for Silver and Gold, and More

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:12 GMT

What's News: Gold and silver break their long losing streaks. Online food delivery services Seamless and Grubhub are set to merge. United returns its grounded Dreamliner airplanes to the air. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Associated Press

The New Barbecue

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:49:31 GMT

Chefs across the country are taking classic American barbecue farther with more local and sophisticated ingredients. Hugh Mangum of Mighty Quinn's in New York shows us his version of The New Cue.

An $11,111 Coffeemaker, Java Not Included

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:48 GMT

The limited-edition Blossom One promises the perfect cup of joe for the most discerning of java snobs. Charles Passy joins Lunch Break to review the $11,111 coffee maker. Photo: Blossom Coffee.

Apple Stumbles as Hedge Funds Unwind, and More

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:48:26 GMT

Apple shares fall as two high profile hedge funds reduce holdings in the company. Coffee leaf rust is threatening coffee crops in Latin America. Harvard Law school gives undergrads a new admission option. Joanne Po reports. Photo: AP

Support Climbs to Split Dimon's Job, and More

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:44:35 GMT

What's News: Shareholder support builds to split J.P. Morgan Chase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon's role. A scientific panel questions the benefits of the low-sodium diet. Sotheby's sets art-auction records. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Getty Images

Gourmet Coffee Beans Falling Prey to Fungus

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:16:11 GMT

An orange-colored fungus called coffee-leaf rust has swept through coffee fields from Mexico to Panama, where some of the world’s rarest beans are grown, driving up prices. WSJ's Leslie Josephs reports via #WorldStream

How Healthy Are the New Waters?

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT

With soda and diet soda sales in decline, drinks companies are coming up with waters that look more like soda than water. Sarah Nassauer joins Lunch Break with a look.