Pirate Day at Cu Ju: Yo ho ho and seven, er, eight bottles of rum
Despite my eye patch and peg leg being at the cleaners, I wanted to mark International Talk Like a Pirate Day last week, so I headed for Cuju Sports Bar…
Monthly Archives: September 2012
F stop: Frank Sun opening newest Tribute restaurant in Sanlitun South
The latest Tribute by architect and restaurateur Frank Sun is slated to officially open in mid-October in Sanlitun South though you can expect a “soft opening” first. Sun, who brought…
To live and rye in Beijing: Templeton vs Willet Manhattans at Flamme
Drinks like The Passionate Englishman and Passionfruit Mojito elicit more oohs and ahs at Flamme but the happy hour prices on Manhattans have their own wow factor. Those Manhattans are…
My Soup: Central Park shop aims to bowl over patrons
Clam chowder, bird’s nest, split pea, egg drop, ginger chicken, lobster bisque, tom yam, yukgae jang, cream of potato, wonton, hot and sour, garden vegetable, beef goulash, miso, borscht, ramen,…
Chef’s table: Jeff Powell’s Back Alley Bistrot on verge of opening
Renovations at Back Alley Bistrot — next door to Frost and across from The Big Smoke — are nearly complete. While this place originally had an August opening date, owner…
4 AM eats in Sanlitun: Two Guys and a Pie
Just one of those, “Wow, I’ve been in China a long time” moments when I looked at some meat pies and thought, “Wow, those look like moon cakes“. It happened…
Sips & bites: Pirate rum at Cu Ju, summer blast at Home Plate, solar-powered tree at Hilton Beijing
~ Cu Ju is marking the tenth annual “Talk Like a Pirate Day” tonight by offering its 60+ rums at half-price — Zacapa 23 at rmb35, Tahiti Dark at rmb25…
Bubbly and Brie: Gourmet shop Cheese & Wine back from renovations
Chaoyang Park shop Cheese & Wine: Made in Heaven is open again as the finishing touches on the renovations are being done. The cheese humidor has a nice stock at…
Cups runneth over: Major wine tastings from Torres, Aussino, Hilton in Beijing
The sixth annual Taste of the Nations by Torres China, under its Everwines brand, is slated for September 22 at China Lounge at Workers Stadium. This ranks among the city’s…
Uncorked: Torres China officially opens first Everwines shop / bar in Beijing
Torres China officially opened its first Beijing retail shop and bar under the retail brand Everwines last Saturday with an afternoon of wine, music and snacks, including Spanish ham Joselito….
Beers for Books: Final donation tally, ten observations, Chad Lager in a wig & more
~ Beijing’s first Beer for Books event raised rmb9,000 for the Library Project on Sunday afternoon, evening and night at Brussels. The event was jointly organized by Kenn Bermel of…
Beers for Books: Here’s the school in Hebei we are supporting today
Beijing’s first Beers for Books is today at Brussels. The FAQ — including schedule and map link — is here. Below is a photo of the school in Hebei Province…
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