Beijing Boyce

Only one of these guys gets to spend the next four years blaming America's problems on the RMB.

Nearly two years of both intense political scrutiny and ready-made material for Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and David Letterman comes to an end tomorrow as the United States holds its presidential election. Earlier this week, I not only shared a dream in which Thomas Jefferson appeared, but also mentioned some places to watch tomorrow’s election coverage (and, if you have your laptop, to enter my contest):

Andrew from Mobile Native reports that Frank’s Place will start coverage from 7:30 AM and offer a breakfast deal, while the Goose n’ Duck will have both CNN and Fox coverage.

The Beijinger says that the The Bridge Cafe in Wudaokou will be showing coverage from 7:30 AM.

And Gleann Phealan says Paddy O’Shea’s will have a breakfast buffet from 8 AM for RMB58 (includes tea or coffee) and will show Premier League replays hurling Lucky Charms commercials election coverage.

By the way, I don’t want to swing the election, but I heard that if Obama Barack wins, the Boston Red Sox will never win another World Series. Or is if it John McCain wins. Can’t remember which…

Here are the venues I listed Sunday night:

Sequoia Cafe (Guanghua Road) will show CNN coverage, starting from 7:30 AM. According to the invite, “Watch the results on the big screen throughout the day including breakfast and lunch.” For more info, call 6501-5503 or 13701-178-073.

The Saddle Cantina also pops its doors at 7:30 PM AM and will have big coffees for RMB20, while The Rickshaw is mulling a breakfast deal (I’ll update as info arrives).

The American Chamber of Commerce election event is 8 AM to 1:30 PM at Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel (RMB100 members, RMB250 nonmembers). Expect CNN coverage, a mock vote, and “a balloon drop when the next president of the United States is announced.” Proper ID is needed: see this invite for details.

(If I can get out of bed, I’m going to blog this thing live. My keyboard will be a bloody mess of bacon grease, bread crumbs, and coffee stains by the time I’m done.)

James Bond is in the wine spotlight on Saturday as Domus holds a “Quantum of Solace” bash and ASC organizes a three-part night that includes cocktails at the St. Regis, dinner at the Park Hyatt, and the party at Domus. Meanwhile, Palatte Wines opens its third retail outlet, this one in Dongsishitiao. For the long-term look, check this events page.

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Wednesday, November 5, 7PM, Grange (Westin Chaoyang), RMB800
Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner; 6 courses and wine with chef John Sarich of the winery; RSVP with Helen Lu at eventsbj@asc-wines.com / 6587-3803.

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Friday, November 7, 6:30 PM, Sequoia Cafe, RMB100
Weekly wine tasting; RSVP via E-vite; to get on the list, call Frank Siegel at 13701178073.

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Saturday, November 8, 4-9 PM, Palette Vino (5 Dongsi Shiyitiao), RMB100
Opening of Palette Vino Courtyard, with contemporary art exhibition, 5 South African wines, and tapas; RSVP or info at 13671-382-187 or 6585-3099.

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Saturday, November 8, 5-6 PM, Pinotage, RMB60
Weekly tasting; by WineLink; RSVP with Chris at 13611-207-396 / chrisb@winelink.com.cn.

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Saturday, November 8, Domus, 10 PM-midnight, RMB300
Quantum of Solace Event, with free-flow Bollinger, chocolate fondue, and OO7 trailer; for tickets, contact Emily Chin at emily.chin@domusrestaurant.com.

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Saturday, November 8, St. Regis Hotel, Park Hyatt Hotel, and Domus, RMB2888
James Bond 007 Bollinger Tour, with cocktail party at St. Regis, Bollinger and Chateau Angelus dinner at Park Hyatt, Bollinger party at Domus; by ASC; RSVP with Helen Lu at eventsbj@asc-wines.com / 6587-3803.

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Monday, November 10, 7 PM, Aria (China World Hotel), RMB1588
World Series of Wine: The Grange Challenge, with Summergate; RSVP with Danny Kane at danny.kane@shangri-la.com / 6505-2266, x36.

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Note: See the long-term schedule. If you intend to attend any of the above events, it is best to confirm the details with the venue ahead of time. To get an event listed, send the details to beijingboyce@yahoo.com.