Eat, Drink and Be Merry
This site has shared info about Beijing bars and restaurants from a consumer perspective since 2006. It doesn’t aim to be comprehensive but to give one person’s view of a slice of the scene. If you […]
Hoo Ray again! Pebbles marks a decade of tasty Mexican fare
When it comes to the pursuit of culinary authenticity, few have gone above and beyond like Ray Heng of Mexican restaurant Pebbles. Quick example: during a menu test this year, he gave us blue corn […]
Extra specials | Now 130-plus deals listed
My focus last month was Maovember and Grape Wall. But I did manage a few updates of the food deals and drink deals pages. We now have 130-plus deals listed so you can eat, drink […]
Double hottiness | Spicy delights at The Rug
I’ve really enjoyed a pair of dishes with fiery twists at The Rug this year. The first pairs fiery Sichuan peppercorn sauce with pork neck (tender!) and soba noodles, then adds a sweet edge via […]
As The Worm Turns
The Bookworm is dead. So I unearthed the 900-word play that I wrote there one afternoon in 2009. It features a hit man, a gerbil, a guy writing a novel about being an English teacher […]
Brian’s back | Chef McKenna returns to Beijing
Brian McKenna is back. If you lived here a dozen years ago or so, he was a larger than life chef that began his Beijing stint at Blu Lobster (now Azur) in the Shangri-la Hotel […]
TRB was just named world’s top restaurant. What does it mean?
Temple Restaurant Beijing aka TRB Hutong was just named the world’s favorite restaurant by Trip Advisor, topping venues that hold Michelin stars (yawn) or other awards (yawn) deemed lofty in fine dining circles. TRB’s win […]
Press Release: Former Beijing bar owner gets world class in Beirut
This is a fun story. Remember Press Release, the quirky speakeasy behind a hidden door in a Topwin B1 restaurant, with its quirky slate of cocktails that featured wine, including an intriguing mix of peanut […]
South side | Nanjie’s crazy good burger, beer deal this month
Beijing bars come and go but Nanjie keeps Nanjie-ing in Sanlitun South. This veteran two-story venue still delivers value-priced drinks, people-watching opportunities from its balcony and an eternal theme of “Shut Up Just Drink.” This […]