Beijing-ian Rhapsody: The Pavillion and Solidaz
If you hunger for thunder bolts of lightning that are very, very frightening you ought to stop into the recently renovated Pavillion and catch New Zealand band Solidaz. After numerous…
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Kiwi surprise: Pavillion to soon reopen as Solidaz
I’ve bumped into Russell Probert of the Pavillion a couple of times in the past week and he says the temporarily closed place will reopen on December 22 as Solidaz,…
Indie influence: Traci Smith picks her top three live music venues
Traci Smith has been into the local music scene for more than a decade. I asked her to name the best live music spots in town. She went one better:…
Blogging live: The City Weekend bars and restaurants award
I will live blog tonight’s 2009 City Weekend Readers Choice awards, which focuses on Beijing restaurants and bars, and is slated to start at 7 PM. I will post about…
My two kuai: Favorites for tonight’s The Beijinger Bars and Clubs Awards
For the past three years, I have picked my favorite bars and clubs just before The Beijinger revealed its readers’ choice awards. In that spirit, here is the 2009 edition,…
Tasting time: Jeremy Oliver, Carrefour spring fair, German wines, and more
After a prolonged absence, the wine events list is back, and just in time for some nice tastings: a blind one of Sauvignon Blanc that includes a vote at the…
The Pavilion: New lower prices, same comfy confines
The Pavilion offers soothing lighting, a comfy three-sided bar (with nice grooved arm rests) and overstuffed leather chairs, one of the city’s best patios (official opening: May 1), and plenty…
Blog blues: Kind of a crappy week
The past week was kind of crappy blog-wise. It ended last night with me shooting my mouth off (apologies all around) while on a crash course with my first hangover…
Australia Day II: Throw yet *another* shrimp on the barbie
- This blog is all about making bonds, healing wounds, and bringing people closer together (but not too close – you never know what you might catch). So, allow me…
The Give a Crap Report: Bookworm, Klubb Rouge, Maggie’s, All Star, Luga’s, and more
Some readers assume this blog wields influence in the Beijing bar scene. True, a glowing review might inspire up to a handful of people to visit a given bar; the…
Post-election parties in Beijing: Margaritaville
UPDATE: Standing room only at The Rickshaw as Barack Obama gives his victory speech. Got a feeling there is going to be a lot of partying tonight. UPDATE II: New…
Too cosy for comfort: Forget the pink sugar and give me an Alfonso Special
Quiz time! I was invited to a Grand Marnier event, heard it would include an interactive cocktail making session, and brought my drinks recipe book so I could ask the…
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