Beijing Boyce

A Somewhat Young China Hand on the Local Drinking Scene

Yabao Lu: Chocolate icing competition?

Given ongoing reader emails regarding the status of Maggie’s as well as good reviews for Chocolate, I did a quick tour of Yabao Lu last Wednesday around midnight:

Chocolate: Once again, this place did not disappoint. Imagine LAN’s décor merging with Treasure Island’s vibe. The place bustled, the faux solid gold urinals sparkled, and tables of patrons threw down bottles of liquor.

Treasure Island: The sparse crowd makes me wonder if some patrons are shifting to Chocolate across the street. A half-dozen employees practically pounced on me when I entered.

Hollywood: On this night, it was back under lock and key.

Maggie’s: Like TI, this place had a light crowd, with only a handful of patrons. On the other hand, someone told me they found the place fairly crowded a week before. One suggestion when it comes to the guys running the hot dog cart: the dog is piping hot, the bun is steamed, and then the mustard and ketchup squirted on top is… ice cold? Maybe they could keep those bottles on top of the steamer.

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