Monthly Archives: April 2009

A different kind of ladies night: Playboy go-go dancers at Bling

According to clubzone.cn, Bling (map) will hold a different kind of ladies night on May 8 and 9 when it hosts “Playboy go-go dancers” at the club. Promising to bring…

Weekday walkabout: Lugar, Salud, Chocolate, Maggie’s, The Den

Mondays nights should mean a relaxing meal, perhaps a drink or two, and turning in early. Unless you end up with  DJ Chunky, Dr Doom, Mr Brau, and B-Daze. Then…

Chocolate Nightclub: Sweetening every night of the week

Out on a weekday in Beijing and looking for a late-night option? Check out Chocolate (map), which offers an over-the-top decor, a fun atmosphere, good service, and reasonably priced food…

Kitchen kingpins: Three restaurateurs talk about succeeding in Beijing

Last Thursday night at The Bookworm, the Beijing Entrepreneurs Organization organized an event titled, “An Evening with Three Influential Beijing Restaurant Entrepreneurs.” Thanks to Shane Crombie, public relations guy, online…

Pub patrol: Super Bar Street, Purple Haze, Danger Doyle’s, Club Juicy Spot, and more

Whenever I go for a post-work drink with the Canadian guys from China Radio International, the likelihood of a late night is high (are they all issued with an extra…

End of an error: Super Bar Street to meet the wrecking ball?

Super Bar Street will have its concrete and neon tossed in the dustbin of history in as little as two months, according to several sources, including two managers of restaurants…

Models, music, and Peking duck: Empress Cixi’s bro’s pad now open

A massive restaurant and club complex called Guigongfu opened (re-launched) in central Beijing last night with a fashion show, an “air” erhu performance, and a courtyard meal for 250 people….

Bigger bite: Kiosk owner to open second spot in Sanlitun area

The burger story in the Sanlitun area this past year has focused on the merits and demerits of pricey places such as Let’s Burger, Blue Frog, and Union Bar &…

Quiz nights, schmiz nights: The Rickshaw holds a bingo bonanza

Seeking something more mentally stimulating than the city’s quiz nights? Hone your math and daubing skills every Thursday at The Rickshaw bingo bonanza. The event coincides with a five-kuai Tsingtao…

Carrefour spring wine fair: Glasses, deals, and labels with animals galore

The Carrefour wine fair, held twice per year, ranks among the best free public tastings in Beijing. True, most of the wine is entry-level and often leans toward brands with…

Thursday & Friday booze deals: Saddle, Danger Doyle’s, Club Juicy Spot

Plenty of end-of-week drink deals about town, from the two-for-one drinks special on Thursday at Mesh (map) to ladies night on Friday at TUN (map). Here are a few newcomers:…

Polly want a pig roast? The Parrot celebrates 10 years

For those seeking fun in our sibling city of Tianjian this weekend, The Parrot is celebrating its tenth anniversary on  Friday night. Owner Blair Hopps, among the first people to…