Comments for Beijing Boyce

Comment on Sips & bites: Lunch at Palatte Vino, beer pong at Kokomo, plus Everwines, Drei Kronen 1308 by William

William — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:36 +0000

In order to be neutral in Champions League terms, you should at least mention a beer from Dortmund or thereabouts! The only one I know of is DAB (Dortmunder Aktienbrauerei) which is an OK lager, available here and there and maybe even in Jenny Lou’s. But I’m sure you know more than I do.

Comment on The Woods: New cafe and restaurant opens in Central Park by 8 Songs

8 Songs — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:28 +0000

Since I was the Aussie gentleman that ordered the steak, let me expand on my comment of last night…. it was excellent.

Comment on Mini Bar Beijing: Photo essay of the world’s smallest pub as it nears completion by JK

JK — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:04:50 +0000

I might be able to fit in a widescreen TV after all.

Comment on Mini Bar Beijing: Photo essay of the world’s smallest pub as it nears completion by chunky

chunky — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:54:51 +0000

Boyce, excellent photo journalism. Could this be the beginning of a new Vegemite triangle?.

Comment on 3sums in Beijing: Mini-burgers, mini-drinks, maximum Chuck Norris by chunky

chunky — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:17:56 +0000

r.e. marketing- if your gonna have stuffed toys may as well go all in with hello kitteh.

Comment on 3sums in Beijing: Mini-burgers, mini-drinks, maximum Chuck Norris by Chunky

Chunky — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:48:29 +0000

FEAR THE BEARD!

Comment on Beer in Beijing: Jing A to open craft brewery in The Big Smoke by Paladin

Paladin — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:15:05 +0000

These guys obviously know what they’re doing. I’ve tried Jing-A several times and really like it. Wish them the best of luck on their new venture.

Comment on My Humps: New smoker joint to open in Sanlitun South by Marc

Marc — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:52:52 +0000

Taco Bar’s unfortunately gone for now, at least at it’s previous location. They sent out an e-mail the other day and it sounded like landlord issues forced them out. Shame it had to happen just a few days prior to el Cinco.

Comment on South Africa in Sanlitun: Pinotage II slated to open this weekend by chunky

chunky — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:29:06 +0000

Boyce, I have been gone for 3 years this summer and I can honestly say 86% of the businesses you report on are unknown to me now. Amazing how much turnover there is in the Jing.

Comment on ‘Prostitute wine’ and other tales from Carrefour’s spring fair in Beijing by Susie Q

Susie Q — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:03:56 +0000

Just reading this now and laughing out loud. Hope I can make it there this weekend to catch some of this entertainment myself. But yeah, I’ll be steering clear of the wine wankers too :)

Comment on Mowing down at Migas: Is this the best lunch deal in Beijing? by Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 05:04:18 +0000

Agree! That’s why I go back pretty much every week. They change their menu weekly too! I think it is the best brunch/lunch deal in town.

Comment on China View: Hooters reopening Saturday, plus a bunch of closures by 8 Songs

8 Songs — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:44:18 +0000

You forgot Klubbe Rouge.

Comment on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Bagel: New slogans for Tavalin by moooo

moooo — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:22:49 +0000

Designed one for the Tavalin guys! http://s16.postimg.org/p6nvmb74j/peace_bagel.jpg

Obviously someone with actual design skills could make this look good…

Comment on Beer in Beijing: Jing A to open craft brewery in The Big Smoke by Beerlover in the Jing

Beerlover in the Jing — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:59:32 +0000

They need a good Belgian wheat beer.
And MMA fights on the big screen.
Mongolian hookers would be nice too.

Comment on Beer in Beijing: Jing A to open craft brewery in The Big Smoke by Tin Turtle

Tin Turtle — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:22:10 +0000

It is good to see this. I only met them once but they seemed like really nice guys. The impression from the photos is this will be a quality place, and the Beijing beer scene could use another one of those.

Comment on Sips & bites: Nobu’s not so happy hour, plus Zap Urban Eatery, Hooters by Kenny Lew

Kenny Lew — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:01:53 +0000

hahaha Jim….it’s Scott Baio. All hail Charles in Charge….

In my formative years (20 years ago) as a man to look up to it was a competition between Scott and Michael J. Fox, but a few years later I was dreaming about Nicole Eggert and Flashdance leg stockings….

Oh, the good ol’ 80′s.

Comment on Sips & bites: Beer Mania, Cantina Agave, Malty Dog, Le Petit Gourmand by Josh

Josh — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:46:46 +0000

Seriously, a 2 hour limit is a cheap tactic? At the end of the day they do have bills and staff to pay, its a business, not a charity. I’m not faulting you if you are a power eater, or have power eater friends, but this isn’t a big corporate entity that can take the hits from power eaters because they’re balanced across hundreds of stores, or a hotel buffet that has space for hundreds of eaters of varying capacities of food intake.

I personally haven’t been to LPG, and so I can’t say with authority on whether the deal is a good one or not, but I would judge much harsher on the variety of food and the speed at which popular items are restocked vs a limit set to ensure they can maintain a profit margin.

Comment on Sips & bites: Beer Mania, Cantina Agave, Malty Dog, Le Petit Gourmand by LPG

LPG — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:06:13 +0000

Ahah!
Nothing cheap! I just want you do don t be addicted to this awesome buffet :)

You know, i just translate this part of the chinese flyer who also say: no doggy bag! And no waisting food!
So don t worry if you want stay longer nobody will kick you out!

Comment on Eureka! California Grapes wine shop now open in Sanlitun Soho by Searching for Wine in Beijing

Searching for Wine in Beijing — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:06:37 +0000

Was looking forward to buying some wine here today but it looked deserted and doors were locked up on Friday afternoon today 3/15/2013. No sign on what happened either. Looks like it’s still a tough putt to buy California wine in Beijing.

Comment on Sips & bites: Beer Mania, Cantina Agave, Malty Dog, Le Petit Gourmand by chunky

chunky — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:39:41 +0000

That new rule about eating and drinking is limited to 2 hours per person at LPG is a really cheap tactic. Power eaters will look elsewhere.