Sips & Bites

A slew of Beijing bar and restaurant scene updates. I make no claims to be an expert or to be comprehensive, these are simply posts about places I like or news that has come across […]

Crazy! It took eight hours to reach home from Beijing airport Saturday night. Then again, that was probably to be expected as I went directly from Terminal 3 to Tiki Bungalow for a pop-up featuring […]

Mapo tofu nachos magic in Beijing! I saw a New York Times recipe posted for this dish, sent it to Aden Chang at The Rug Cafe, already known for its mapo tofu pizza, and a […]

Apologies for the light posting of late. I have focused on my social media feeds to push info during the coronavirus crisis. Here are some Beijing food and drink happenings from the past two weeks: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The third Q Mex is set to open Wednesday in World City, just north of The Place, younger sibling to the original branch in Sanlitun and the middle child in Guomao. Expect a ‘soft opening’ […]