Dives into history: What ever happened to Kai and Butterfly?
Today I found myself walking down the alley that once housed Kai Club and Butterfly – and is still home to Fish Nation, The Door and Smugglers. While I have friends who pine…
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Q Mex in the city: Sanlitun Mexican Bar and Grill aims for May opening
The signs are going up tonight for Q Mex Bar & Grill, a Mexican bar and restaurant under construction below Kro’s Nest in Sanlitun South, in the old Heat Club spot. Echo…
Maifest: German-themed Taps Bar & Grill on verge of opening in Sanlitun
They say the trains always run on time in Germany. But sometimes the construction in China faces a delay or two. Such is the case with Taps Bar & Grill,…
Sips & bites: Migas rooftop reopens, plus Enoterra, Fez, Scarlett, Blue Frog
Working at the speed of sound — which, given the place in question, no doubt includes funky beats — Migas has been busy this month doubling the size of its…
Sips & bites: Master Curry, K’s Kitchen, Little Britain, Frost, Brussels, Sureno
The Steak Factory in Workers Stadium came and went so fast that you probably didn’t get your meal if you ordered well-done instead of rare. In any case, there…
Double dribble: Harlem Globetrotters revisit Union Bar & Grille, possibly inspire summer menu
The Harlem Globetrotters appear to share my love of the buffalo chicken wings at Union Bar & Grille because last night they made their second visit in less than a…
Spring BYOG: Free wine tasting at Carrefour Shuangjing spring fair
Carrefour in Shuangjing pops the cork on its spring wine fair tonight from 6 PM. The fair last through April 23, though tonight includes a 20 percent discount along with…
Fridge in the house: Tao Cafe open in China View
I was walking behind China View at noon today and saw that Tao Cafe is now open on the second floor, above Gung Ho and Yummy Box. This place is…
Calipournication II: Seven Napa Valley wine dinners + 1 free tasting in Beijing next week
Lots of Napa Valley wine action in Beijing next week, with a slew of tastings and dinners. There are still seats available at some of the five Chifan for Charity…
Vienna calling: Austrian wines by the glass + Loimer dinner at Switch
Austrian winemaker Fred Loimer is in town with a busy slate of classes and wine dinners at the newly opened Switch Grill. I had a chance yesterday to try several…
Stop clowning around: Scary Moment at Moment Cafe
Moment Cafe gets my vote for best sandwiches, has a polite and friendly staff, brews a decent cup of coffee, offers reasonably comfortable seats, provides good wireless and features a…
Must Tries Series: Paul Rochon of Le Petit Gourmand
Welcome to part thirty-six of the Must Tries Series, which asks people working in the Beijing bar and restaurant scene for the top picks from their menus. Up this time,…
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