The space, in turn, is large as well, with 17,500-square-feet at its disposal, divided into a 34-seat bar and 150-seat dining room on the second floor and a smaller 11-seat bar and 150 seats out ...

Peking duck ranks high among the Chinese dishes that have made the trek Westward, but there’s a lot to it that you may not know. Peking ducks hang in a window. Photo credit: ...

Peking duck at home definitely is a production -- think weekend project -- but it’s fascinating, and it’s completely do-able with some patience and a little know-how.

The half-order of Peking duck comes with 10 thin pancakes, while a whole order comes with 20. Extra pancakes can be ordered at $6.95 for 10. Ten was plenty for each of us to get a taste.

Roasting a Peking duck is said to take at least 24 hours, though some recipes call for 40 hours of prep. In order to get a crispy skin, chefs must separate the skin from the fat before cooking.