Daily Archives: May 25, 2012

Project Tong Li update: The Beijing beer schnapps is in the American barrel

Back in October, I wrote about Project Tong Li (桶李), which came about after I tried the tasty 40-percent beer schnapps distilled at Drei Kronen 1308 and was able to…

All aboard: Royal Moma Yacht Club race and shindig this Sunday

The Royal Moma Yacht Club (RMYC) will show its lighter side this Sunday by holding a Gilligan’s Island-themed shindig at Café Carmelo in order to mark its darker side in the…

Sip and nibble in Beijing: Pairing Chinese wines and 9 French cheeses

About three weeks ago, I dropped off my severely damaged computer at a repair shop near Chaoyang Park West Gate in Beijing and found my severely stressed self walking south….

Summer of wine in Sanlitun: Veloce and Ole on the south side

Look for it to be a summer of wine in the Sanlitun and Workers Stadium area, with bars and shops from Everwines, Sparkle Roll, California Grapes International and The Loop…

Spin city: Pole-dancing VI this Saturday at Hilton Beijing

My only car accident in this city happened an hour before I judged a pole-dancing contest at bar Zeta in the Hilton Beijing. Coincidence? Maybe, but I will probably walk…