The new Q: Beijing bar veteran almost ready for relaunch
Work is coming along nicely on the new Q Bar atop the Eastern Inn in Sanlitun South. Look for a new color scheme, an upgrade on that super long bar, and a shift from the […]
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Steak outs: FatFace launching The Smokeyard in Sanlitun, Wudaokou
The guys at FatFace Dining are part of team that is launching a restaurant chain called The Smokeyard, with the first two outlets to open in Wudaokou, near Lush and Eatalia, within a week, and in Sanlitun, […]
Jing It On: Tempting Food Coma at the Taproom
Tasty snacks, consistent brews, a relaxed vibe at the bar indoors and courtyard outdoors, and a walking distance of approximately two Huey Lewis and The News songs from my abode–yes, I downloaded a bunch of […]
Beijing flashback: Eddie O on burgers, Browns, camels and quizzes
Eddie O was a bar scene regular during his stint in our fair city from 2006 to 2008. Not only that, he co-founded BRAWL Beijing–The Bourbon, Rye and Whisk(e)y League of Beijing–and regaled us with tales of the various […]
Sips and bites: Bungalow, Q Mex, TRB Bites & more
Long on drinks but short on life, tiki bar Bungalow closed last week. Sounds like the neighbors and, in turn, the authorities didn’t appreciate quality Pina Coladas–or 30-kuai Old Fashioneds for that matter–on their boring street. Or […]
Go with the Flo: Rougie marks 140 years with Beijing food fair
Foie gras producer Rougie marked its 140th anniversary with a food fair at Brasserie Flo last Friday. About a dozen vendors were on hand with everything from French cheese to Iberico ham to freshly shucked oysters to […]
New York Fries: In Beijing, with a New Jersey friend, who knows them from Toronto
I went to New York Fries in Beijing on Thursday with a friend: 1) who is a food writer, so I got a chance to see how the pros work: guest what, they eat fries just […]
Q Bar comeback: New look and name for veteran Beijing nightlife space
Look for the former Q Bar space atop the Eastern Inn to reopen in July with a new look and name. Q was arguably the city’s best cocktail joint when it opened in 2005 and lasted […]