Daily Archives: August 8, 2012

Fun and (Olympic) Games: A Look Back at Beijing 2008

The Beijing Olympics opened four years ago tonight. There were controversies ahead of the games, from tightening visa policies to a media theme that these might be the “no fun”…

Sips & bites: Southern Barbarians, one-pound burgers and sirloin steak deals

Southern Barbarian opens its Beijing branch tonight in Baochao Hutong: look for the ornate entrance at Deja Vu Hostel just down from Mr Shi’s Dumplings. Owner Feng, also known to…