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Suds and sliders: Pics from last night’s 1F birthday party

 

A rare photo of Jack Zhou *in front of* the bar.

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Sanlitun bar 1F held its first birthday bash last night with free drinks, free snacks, and a rocking set from DJ Phil. Located in the former Juliette’s / Bistro Parisienne space, 1F ranks among the year’s success stories and the crowd included a good number of managers from local bars and restaurants, with Glenn and Charlie of Stumble Inn helping behind the bar after midnight. Customers received coupons good for beer, mixed drinks or watermelon daiquiris (is that the house special or something?) as well as for sliders and hot dogs. Good times…

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Must tries: Jack Zhou of 1F

This is part five in the “must tries” series that asks people in the Beijing bar and restaurant business to give us their top food and beverage picks. This time up: Jack Zhou of Sanlitun bar 1F, who some people will also know from his time at The Tree.

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What is the “must try” drink at 1F?

The “must try drink” at 1F is the Lychee Lemon Martini. It has been the most popular cocktail since we opened. It is well balanced, with the sour matching the sweet.  It’s magic! At RMB40, it’s a good deal as well.

What is the “must try” food at 1F?

The “must try food” at 1F is the burger [RMB55]! It’s fresh! It’s juicy! You will get be happy after you try it.

What are three other “must try” items in Beijing?

One is definitely the pizza from The Tree. It is very crispy. It has been voted as the best pizza in town by the Beijinger magazine every year since 2005.

The ham and cheese sandwich from Nearby the Tree is good with Belgian beer.

The frozen margarita from Saddle. It’s a popular drink in this Mexican restaurant.

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