Favorite repeat | BBC Beijing cocktail party at La Taverne
By Jim Boyce | A blast from the past last night as a bunch of veterans from former cocktail bar BBC teamed up at La Taverne. If you’re frowning and wondering, “Hey, didn’t La Taverne […]
Hot & Spicy | My five picks for The Beijinger food fest today
By Jim Boyce | Want to warm your heart—and lips, mouth and other body parts—during the final day of The Beijinger’s Hot & Spicy Festival? Here are my five favorites from more than 20 drinks […]
A newer green deal | The Irish Volunteer to re-launch
There was bad news and good news this week about The Irish Volunteer. The bad news: it was the tenth anniversary of the IV opening but, sadly, the bar closed last summer and was replaced […]
Good thymes! Herbal Bar adds whisky shop
By Jim Boyce | One year after bar veterans Ah Jin, C.J. and Jack Zhou—collectively known for spots like Shooters, 1F, The Bar and Groovy Schiller’s—opened their new place, Herbal, with design by Glenn ‘Pop-Up’ Schuitman, change is under way. Last night Ah […]
Beijing Pod Squad | Yes, I’m finally doing a podcast
I’m launching a podcast! After years of requests, I’m finally doing it, and like most of my projects, from World Baijiu Day to Grape Wall of China, it will be highly focused. My audience is […]
Who’s your Papi? New drinks plus superb value at Beijing’s Peruvian restaurant
By Jim Boyce | Peruvian restaurant Pachapapi has a half-price maki and nigiri night and it’s as good a deal as you can find in our fair city. Think 10 pieces of aromatic, flavorful textural […]
Lucky charms! Three ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Beijing
It’s that time of year when the beer turns green, the limericks flow and everyone shouts, “Where’s Me Lucky Charms?!” (Cuz they’re magically delicious.) St. Patrick’s Day is nigh and here are three places to […]
Botany Bar to close March 27
Some surprising news for Beijing cocktail fans: Botany Bar is slated to close on March 27. This newest version of Botany has been open just a few months but, says owner Frankie Zou, faces a […]