The Life Aguatic: Spanish chef Jordi Valles takes charge with new menu
On those rare occasions when a fine dining restaurant offers me a chance to try new dishes, I generally decline since the conditions are unnatural (the staff knows ahead of…
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Fez-tastic: Rooftop bar opens above Agua in Nali Patio
Fez opened atop Agua in Nali Patio last weekend thus not only reuniting these two places after they both closed in the Legation Quarter in late 2009 but also confirming…
Must tries: Jordi Valles of Spanish restaurant Agua
This is part nine in the Must Tries Series that asks people in the Beijing bar, restaurant and wine business to give us their recommendations. This time up: Chef Jordi…
Taste of Spain: Agua slated to open in October, join Niajo, Migas in Nali Patio
Look for former Legation Quarter restaurant Agua and head chef Jordi Valles to return to the Beijing dining scene in October, says a press release from the company. The new…
Sips and bites: Stumble Inn, Enoteca, Flamme, Modo, Moosehead, and more
So many bars and restaurants are opening when so many people I know are on vacation, but such is the current state of getting fire safety, business license, etc chops…
Undiplomatic exchange: HKC, Aqua Group split at Legation Quarter
- There is a brouhaha over at The Beijinger between Legation Quarter landlord HKC and the Aqua Group, which had been running restaurants Agua and Shiro Matsu and bars Hex…
Cocktails in Beijing: Maison Boulud, Agua, Q Bar, Fubar
- I stopped by Legation Quarter (map), now known as Chi’enmen 23, for a few cocktails on my way to Sanlitun last night. At Maison Boulud, I skipped my usual…
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