From free booze to cool grooves: New Year’s Eve in Beijing
As the year stumbles to an end, I have been mulling over a “top 888 bar stories of 2009” post — cause lists are all the rage and, like, 8…
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Undiplomatic exchange: HKC, Aqua Group split at Legation Quarter
- There is a brouhaha over at The Beijinger between Legation Quarter landlord HKC and the Aqua Group, which had been running restaurants Agua and Shiro Matsu and bars Hex…
It takes a Village: Beijing’s biggest ladies night ever?
- Beijing has a slew of ladies nights — from the longstanding mid-week booty shake at Suzie Wong to the jam-packed Friday booze fest at Tun to newer events at…
Jobs in Beijing: Chefs, restaurant managers, ‘hot’ dancers wanted
- Despite the global economic slowdown, demand for “hot dancers” continues unabated in China. At least, it seems that way given this China Daily job ad, which also announces the…
Le Zazou opening: Good start, but 5 things that could be better
I described here some things that impressed me about Zazou during a pre-opening visit yesterday afternoon. Last night, I saw the place in action and, in addition to liking the…
“Party deep”: Le ZaZou to open tonight, offer free Absolut cocktails
- Six comments about a visit to Club Le ZaZou an hour ago, just ahead of its 9 PM opening, and a talk with head of PR, Angelique (hat tip…
Purple Haze Bistro: New cozy courtyard confines
- The new Purple Haze Bistro has finished its move from China View to 1 Dongsiliutiao, where Chaoyangmen Beixiao Jie and Dongsiliutiao cross. And the tradition of live music on…
Lantern: Electronic music mavens Acupunture to open own club
- Acupunture, which has established a strong following the past two years with its lineup of DJs , massive events, and digital and CD compilations, is set to own and…
In the big(ger) leagues: Nanluoguxiang bar 12sqm to triple in size
- Just received a message from Joseph at 12sqm, the tiny Nanluoguxiang bar that consistently punches above its weight or, rather, size. He writes that after two and a half…
Crime in the city: Three expats nailed for gambling; 58% of expat arrests students
– You have to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, sang Kenny Rogers. You also have to know when to stay away from illegal slot…
E-Christmas card photo: Forget the bongs, go for the fangs
It dawned on me that a photo of snow-covered bongs in Sanlitun might not be the right image for every, or even the average, e-Christmas card. Thus, while walking about…
SantaCon Beijing: Jolly times at Paddy O’Shea’s, Fubar
- After a hectic Saturday spent running about town, with stops at China World Phase III, where the city’s highest restaurant and bar – Grill 79 and Atmosphere – are…
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