Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q to close in two weeks
Update: Tim’s has been granted a one-month extension by the authorities and will remain open until the end of January. Update: Here’s the press release from Tim Hilbert at Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q “Due to PRC […]
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12 Days of Christmas | A dozen gifts to buy while drunk at Pop-Up Beijing
Rare is that place where you can drop by for a glass of wine, end up knocking back a bottle or three, and wake the next morning groggy of head, foggy of memory and cuddling […]
RIP The Den | Beijing bar legend closes on Sunday
About six weeks ago, when word spread that The Den would close, I went there for lunch on what was reportedly going to be its last day. As I ate my first last meal (the […]
Paddy O’Shea’s marks its eighth birthday tonight
Paddy O’Shea’s will tonight mark eight years in business, an eternity by Beijing standards, and particularly impressive in this case as one might easily argue this bar is more popular than ever. From having a dozen screens […]
From basketballs to bottles | Mike Signorelli of Signature Wine Club in China
Our most recent talk over at sibling blog Grape Wall of China was with Mike Signorelli of Signature Wine Club, who discussed some of the ins and outs of this relatively new field in the country’s wine […]
Shunyi links | Balmain Gourmet serves breakfasts, burgers, bacon, sausage & more
Drew Howard, who has been linking to sausage and burger fans via his delivery business for nearly six years, has opened Balmain Gourmet Meat & Grill in Shunyi. Customers can enjoy breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs, […]
Wine bars | Pop-Up to officially launch this Sunday with fundraiser
After months of fine-tuning the design and hosting events, including art show gatherings, a young diplomats mixer, a wedding reception and a World Baijiu Day tasting, Pop-Up will officially open its in-house bar on November 8 with […]
Gung Ho + Baijiu | Join John O’Loghlen for drunken shrimp pizza and a rare spirits tasting
Here’s an event you don’t see every day! Remember the tasty ‘drunken shrimp‘ pizzas that Gung Ho! created for World Baijiu Day? This Friday, order one of those pies–topped with shrimp flambeed and sauteed with […]