Pinteresting: Beijing comfort foods and drinks
My incredible physique is no accident. It’s due in great part to all of the delicious foods and drinks that make up my healthy diet. Thus, while going through the thousands of photos I have taken […]
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Hutong haunts: Rager Pie and Gospel Coffee
The Big Stipper and I had lunch at the new Great Leap a few weeks ago. He is a big fan of Victory beer from Pennsylvania, the guest brew at that time, and looked like a kid […]
Couch slurping: Home furnishings store Pop-Up Beijing to add bar
Pop-Up Beijing will soon be popping corks as it goes from a venue that not only offers home furnishings but also a place to grab a few drinks. (And one that offers nice sofas on […]
Napa Deli: Salads, curries and lasagna near Workers Stadium
First came Napa the caterers. Next will come Napa the restaurant. But now it is time for Napa the deli, which opened last Saturday north of Workers Stadium / Workers Gymnasium (see map below). The menu includes […]
Brews news: Get a ‘Hair of the Dog’ at Beijing’s newest craft beer pub
Beijing’s craft beer scene has grown by hops and bounds over the past few years, with the likes of Great Leap, Slow Boat, Jing-A, Panda and Arrow Factory giving us a growing range of options. This week, a new […]
Sanlitun Fun: Tavalin Bagels opens today, Mr Shi’s Dumplings launch party tomorrow
The guys at the new Tavalin Bagels shop, who used to work at the old Tavalin Bagels shop just a few meters away, are ready to go and started to sell bagels from from 10 AM this morning. Expect […]
Bright Cider of Life: Paddy O’Shea’s stocks a dozen-plus ciders, offers specials
Fans of cider have a growing number of choices when they visit Paddy O’Shea’s, with the menu now listing over a dozen options from Ireland, England, Denmark, Germany, South Africa and China, and more to come. […]
Mug shot: Great Leap Brewing to start VIP registration on April 8
Here’s the most recent info from Great Leap Brewing on registration for its VIP club, slated for tomorrow, April 8 (they really should stream this event live): Be one of the original 88 members of the […]