Take a vacay filled with "unique" food experiences. First stop, China; next stop, France and Italy. Dining fun with recipes, including--ekh! bear paw--courtesy of this week's book recos: Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper by Brit writer Fuchsia Dunlop and The Saucier's Apprentice by Bob "Mr. Beatle's Book" Spitz. Now, on to the food sections. San Francisco Chronicle: The story of Super Chef Michael Mina's ascent, with an intriguing seafood bake recipe. Sweet potatoes and orange......