the Beijinger November 2010 by The Beijinger Magazine

CHINA’S THREATENED WATERS P12 YOUTH AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE P14

OLD SCHOOL SNACKS

SNWIN TO A A U CK R!

EAT THE LAO BEIJING WAY

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NOVEMBER Beijing Folk: The baker from Anhui Talk About Town: You are what you eat Scene & Heard: Parties and people Going Underground: Dongsi … plus your chance to win great prizes

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Features: Sean Gallagher’s multimedia project on endangered wetlands, and China’s young climate change activists come of age

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Pancakes and pastries, buns and broths … We ate our way through Beijing’s wealth of traditional snack foods this past month – with our guide, you can too

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What’s New: Migas, Butcher’s Steakhouse, Xuxian Lou, Lotus Garden, Colibri Cafe, Irresistible Cafe, Oyo House Feature: Gao Zhenghua, keeper of the nailao ﬂame Alleyway Gourmet: Fermented duck eggs Chef’s Selection: Daniel Urdaneta of Mosto and Modo What’s New: Enoterra, Kura Kura, Collage, Yan Club Clubhouse: Jorge Faus Diego on S.O.S. and Migas A Drink With: Flamme’s cocktail creator Paul Mathew Master Mind: Andy Bright of Union Bar & Grille Have You Met: The White Eyes Playlist: Jess Meider Livehouse: The Gar … plus reviews of Dawanggang, Zhou Yunpeng, Weezer and The Charlatans What’s New: Dragonﬂy Design Center, Daft Shopping, Spa by MTM and Stradivarius Inspect A Gadget: Full HD players Fashion 5-0: Nine years of exhibitionism Get The Look: Shearling Feature: Urban China: Work in Progress Bookshelf: Christopher Ruggles of Beijing Contemporary Dance Theater

Q&A: Gaelic Football Feature: Who is China’s top athlete?

Health Feature: Women’s health issues Q&A: TEDxBeijing Hands On: Pulling noodles for fun

Long Weekend: Cambodia Feature: Sustainable travels on the Mongolian grasslands

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The month at a glance EVENTS: Day-by-day listings for November THE DIRECTORY: Venues, venues, venues

Ich Bin Ein Beijinger: Kaiser’s life hacks for happier Beijing living

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CITY SCENE PEKING PIC

Tourists at the Forbidden City during the October holiday. Photo by Xiao Yi. Got a Peking Pic? Send it to editor@thebeijinger.com for a chance to win a bottle of Zonin Primo Amore Pinot Grigio 2007.

GENERATION GAP Nine years ago, I was a hutong just like you. I’m hoping I still have nine years left in me.

This month’s cover was shot at night on location at Wangfujing snack street by the fearless gourmand-slashphotographer Judy Zhou

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EDITOR'S LETTER

an you remember what you were doing nine years ago? Despite years spent doing things that should have affected my memory, I remember that nine years ago, I’d barely started university. I can surmise that November was a month spent getting to grips with being broke and not getting to grips with any of the fairer sex, of coming to terms with a diet mostly made of spaghetti hoops and of not attending much of my first term (or any of the subsequent ones, thanks to being enrolled on an arts degree). It was a time in my life when I wasn’t fully sure that I hated everything about being a student. I was only fairly sure at that point. Nine years is a long time. To give you an idea of exactly how long, just try and remember all the things that have happened since which you could never have predicted. Imagine if someone had tried to explain to you back in 2001 that in nine years, America would elect a black president and that you’d get your news in 140-character chunks on something called Twitter? In the same way, back then I could not imagine that I’d ever go to China. It was so far away and, more importantly, what reason would I ever have to go? Dad had been there to walk the Wall for a charity but when you’re retired you have to fill your days somehow. No, I was focused on getting

through the next three years of my life in that hostile northern outpost and then, I supposed, whatever it was that people did after getting a degree. More by luck than judgment, a couple of years later I ended up studying in Hong Kong. It seemed a good idea to see as much of the region as I could, as it was doubtful I’d ever be back. So I did just that and ended up stood outside Beijing Railway Station on a frosty December morning. Those four days were the best holiday I’d ever had at that point – even if my Beijing experience involved a horribly drunken night at Poachers and a bloody nose. Then again, you always have a good time if you’re never going to be back … A lot has gone on during the last nine years – more than can be written here – but if you’ve been in Beijing, then the Beijinger has been there with you (under one name or another). This issue marks the start of our tenth year and we plan on being here for you a little while longer yet.

Jonathan White Managing Editor

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SCENE & HEARD

the Beijinger held its ninth anniversary party on Oct 21. Photos by Judy Zhou, Simon Lim and Song Yang.

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Vitamin Fashion Show at Sanlitun Village on Oct 11. Photos courtesy of Sanlitun Village.

Acupunctureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Third Anniversary Party at Lan Club on Sep 22. Photos courtesy of Acupuncture Records.

Intercontinental Beijing Financial Street held its Responsible Business Day event on Sep 21. Photo courtesy of Intercontinental Beijing Financial Street.

HRH Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mansour Bin Mutaib Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, was welcomed to the Legendale Hotel Beijing by General Manager Evan Pavlakis. Photo courtesy of Legendale Hotel.

Enoterra celebrated its opening in Nali Patio with a party on Oct 9. Photo courtesy of Enoterra.

Bread n Butter 2010 Fall/Winter fashion show at Legendale Hotel on September 17. Photos courtesy of Bread n Butter.

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READER LETTERS

GOING UNDERGROUND

Got an opinion? We’d sure like to hear it. E-mail us at editor@thebeijinger. com. Published letters will get you a free large pizza, salad or pasta and bottle of New Zealand wine from from the lovely fellas at Gung Ho! Guys. It’s like a bloody broken record with this slow food movement and Orchard and The Schoolhouse. Why are they featured in ever y bloody issue? I mean seriously if I see another green foliage and an empty toothed peasant I am going to scream. – Erin We say: Gap-toothed peasants or otherwise, the Slow Food movement in Beijing has its heart in the right place and it’s here to stay. We know Slow Food is not for everyone but we’re sure that your KFC isn’t in danger ... yet. Dear Sir, I was struck dumb to see you refer to HRH Prince Andrew as “Prince Andrew” in your recent issue. Have

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you no shame? You can’t decide whether or not the man is a royal. I’ve a good mind to write to the Embassy to see how they feel about this. Yours, A Disgruntled Briton We say: Sorry about that. You’re right, we’re wrong and it shall not happen again.

Corrections for the October 2010 issue On p12, we mistakenly credited Mary Dennis with a photo that was, in fact, taken by John Romankiewicz. On p44, the retail price of Vega Zaishi Wang’s studded leather pouch bag was incorrectly listed as RMB 590. The actual price is RMB 1,590. On p46, we mistakenly referred to the band Everything Everything as Man Alive. Man Alive is the title of their album. On p58, we printed the contact of Beijing Softball League incorrectly; the correct contact is richardliu18@gmail.com.

DONGSI, LINE 5 SELLING POINT

Arrive on an empty stomach and set out to discover some of the capital’s most authentic street food and great local restaurants. Bon appetit, as they never used to say around these parts.

SCAVENGE

The whole area around the station and north to Zhangzizhong Lu offers rich pickings for hungry explorers. Switch off and let your nose guide you on a hunt for baozi, bing and other time-honored snacks – use this month’s cover feature (p17) as your menu.

you a stitch. Just off Dongsi Beidajie, grab a table for some spicy fare at Kuxia Yizu (酷虾逸族). Closer to the National Art Museum, Dahuaishu K aorouguan (大槐树烤肉馆 ) is great for getting your barbecue fix. Or, for the ultimate comfort food, try the “potato-base” pizza (土豆底匹萨) at Huaniu Xiaoshibu (花妞小食部). Kong Yiji, Longcheng Tang and Jun Qin Hua also come highly recommended.

TREAT YOURSELF

Any sensible lao nainai will tell you that walking while eating will give

If there’s still room left, visit cutesy Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop (小彻甜品店) for some shuangpi nai, a custardstyle sugar rush to leave you smiling. Xiao Che’s savory rice rolls (肠粉 changfen) are also some of the best this side of Guangdong.

I haven’t adapted to the weather. It’s usually dry and sandy. I like the cloudy weather today, which is good for my business. Another thing that annoys me is that we have to watch out for chengguan (city guards) from time to time. Once they appear, it’s time for us to move on.

Have they fined you? Not yet. They are not as tough as I had imagined. Sometimes they see us from a distance but they don’t hurry to drive us away. They walk over at a leisurely pace – to leave enough time for us to pack up. Oh, there they are! Bye!

SIT DOWN

BEIJING FOLK

BY BREAD ALONE by Emily Young

haobing is not just a Beijing snack. This roving vendor from Anhui peddles his version (which are bigger and more oval) near Beijing Normal University.

shaobing for lunch. See the woman holding a child over there? That’s my wife and 1-year-old daughter. They like sweet shaobing very much and eat one or two every day.

How’s business? Rather good – it seems everybody likes it. I can only bake ten at one time. They sell out quickly.

What do your customers prefer? Students usually order sweet ones. Customers who are old and toothless prefer savory. Girls will share a single shaobing to keep their calorie intake low.

Are your shaobing safe to eat? I eat them every day. I had two savory

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Any laowai customers? Of course. I sell near universities. One day, an Englishman asked me to bake a plain shaobing for him. He insisted. It was flavorless! Fortunately he left with a big smile on his face. Do you like it here in Beijing? I’ve been here for three months, but

PHOTOS: EMILY YOUNG

How is your shaobing special? It’s not special at all. But I guarantee the authenticity. It’s my hometown’s specialty. Basically, it’s made from wheat flour, with two flavors: sweet and savory. It tastes delicious and costs you only one kuai! In my hometown it would be priced at 0.5 kuai, but it’s in Beijing now, isn’t it?

TALK ABOUT TOWN

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT EDIBLE ALTER-EGOS

t’s all very well choosing what you put inside your body for nourishment. But which foodstuff most reflects your personality? We sent Lauren McCarthy out to ask Beijingers what snacks they’d like to turn themselves into. “Something without nuts, because I’m allergic to them.” Carmen, 36, Spain

“Taiwan iced tea. They don’t have anything in Beijing like they have in Taiwan or Hong Kong.” Enda, 27, Ireland “M&Ms. I could be any color I want.” Vincent, 17, France

“I would be Cheetos, because they’re the only orange snack around, and they have an original flavor.” Alexandra, 16, US “A waffle because it’s so good and I’m eating one right now.” Reza, 17, Norway

“A seaweed and wasabi cracker that I get in the supermarket – crispy and spicy.” Yotam, 30, Israel

MADE IN CHINA TNT BOMB ERGUOTOU

PHOTOS: LAUREN MCCARTHY & JUDY ZHOU

Imagine the scene at a B e i j i n g advertising agency ... “Guys, you’re gonna love this. You know how a baijiu hangover feels like somebody detonated explosives inside your head? So picture this: TNT Bomb Erguotou! “Clever, huh? We play up the ‘c h e m i c a l ’ v i b e. D r u m - s h a p e d bottle and a stark, imposing label. And how about this: ‘ TNT Bomb releases your passion and aggression, giving you extra energy for the road.’ Not that anybody should drive after drinking this. So what do you think?”

Great concept, iffy execution. Tastes like regular erguotou, but watered down. Extra energy for the road did not materialize. TNT Bomb Erguotou is available at liquor stores around town.

NOVEMBER 2010

ECOLOGY

MANGROVES IN ONE OF THE PROTECTED AREAS IN THE ZHANJIANG MANGROVE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE

CHINA’S THREATENED WATERS EDUCATION TO THE RESCUE! by Carissa Welton

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systemic issues at play throughout the country.” One chapter of the project presents the role of humanity in the global ecosystem especially well. In China’s southernmost mainland city of Zhanjiang, Gallagher explored the mangroves of the Leizhou Peninsula, which juts into the South China Sea. It is home to China’s largest mangrove reserve, which is at the forefront of the battle to protect the region’s remaining wetlands from multiple threats. Mangroves, found in the form of swamps and forests in tropical and sub-tropical regions, protect coastal areas from erosion, storm surge (especially during hurricanes), and tsunamis. Their massive root system is efficient at dissipating wave energy. Likewise, they slow down tidal water enough that its sediment is deposited as the tide comes in, leaving all but fine particles when the tide ebbs. In this way, mangroves build their own environment. Because of the uniqueness of mangrove ecosystems and the protection against erosion that they provide, they are often the object of conservation programs, including national Biodiversity Action Plans. “Since the end of the Second World War, about 50 percent of the world’s mangroves have vanished,” said Martin Keeley, education director

for the Mangrove Action Project (MAP), in an interview for Gallagher’s project. Mangrove ecosystems are characterized by their ability to thrive in saline estuarine areas, where rivers empty into the oceans. Unfortunately, many of these coastal areas have become heavily industrialized in recent decades, resulting in the mass clearance of mangroves for infrastructural development as well as trade. “ M o re re c e n t l y, t h e pr i m a r y cause of mangrove loss in Asia in particular is the development of shrimp farming and shrimp ponding to feed the European and North American shrimp market,” explained Keeley. “The reason mangroves are so successful as a habitat for wildlife is because they have a very rich nutrient base. In fact, they have the most biodiverse nutrient base outside of the rainforests.” Of course, desirable qualities drive consumer demands, which often lead to the eventual demise of a species. “The nutrient base on which everything lives is very rich, which makes for such good farmland. So, if you clear the mangroves and create shrimp ponds, you have a very rich nutrient base from which shrimp can grow,” Keeley remarked. He went on to point out that the situation was unsustainable: “You breed shrimp in that nutrient

PHOTO: MARY DENNIS

ix months ago, award-winning photojournalist Sean Gallagher set out to produce a series of multimedia pieces focused on biodiversity loss. The result, “China’s Threatened Waters,” is a comprehensive look at the nation’s wetland regions in jeopardy, combining stills, video, interviews and time-lapse photography. Made possible by the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting, the work is an exquisite composition. Gallagher rises to the challenge of beautifully illustrating an over whelming situation that amounts to anything but a pretty picture, simply by raising the fragile state of the natural world for closer examination. “The main challenge of photographing an issue such as wetland disappearance is that it’s a huge and sometimes complicated issue. It’s my job as a photographer to break the issue down visually, by focusing on communities, groups and individuals and trying to tell the stories through these people,” says Gallagher. “We need to put a human face to these environmental issues if we want people to connect with them and care about them,” he says. “By doing enough of these stories, I can help people start to ‘connect the dots’ and realize the underlying

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TAKE PART IN AN "OIL SPILL" EXERCISE

A STAFF MEMBER EXAMINES A FEATHER DURING A CLASS LED BY THE MANGROVE ACTION PROJECT

base but you’re not replenishing it because there are no mangroves left.” According to Shu Fanghong, vice-director of the Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve (ZMNNR), mangroves in the region reached their peak in the 1950s with 14,000 hectares in area. “In the 1980s, however, we only had 5,800 hectares of mangrove, basically because they were destroyed by humans,” Shu said. “We are still facing historical problems such as local people developing shrimp farms; we cannot effectively manage local people as they collect seafood in the mangroves.”

PHOTOS: SEAN GALLAGHER

“THERE WAS A ‘MINIATURE OIL SPILL’ SIMULATION IN THE CLASSROOM, WHERE GROUPS HAD TO FIND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO CLEAN IT UP” In an effort to respond to and manage the rapidly disappearing ecosystem, the ZMNNR was created in 1990 in collaboration with partners from the Netherlands. Today, the reserve has cordoned off and protected large swathes of the peninsula’s mangroves. Yet despite its success, there are still several obstacles in the way of the center’s efforts. “Recently, our mangroves have almost reached 10,000 hectares in area,” Shu stated proudly. “However, we have a large area that we need to manage and we don’t have enough staff. Some of our local staff’s quality is not good enough.” To make further progress, public education will be crucial. “About a year and a half ago,” recalled Keeley,

“we were contacted by the Zhanjiang reserve saying, ‘We are interested in working with you.’” Having become frustrated in their early attempts to engage the local schools, the ZMNNR decided to reach out to the Mangrove Action Project, which had a proven track record of effectively engaging children, teachers and the public in education about mangroves in countries such as Sri Lanka, Brazil and Honduras. “The idea is to find a way through practical, hands-on activities to help students not only understand the scientific structure of wetlands and their importance but also the social significance and economic value,” Keeley said. “You have to start on a school level and keep trying to educate people about environmental values.” In a break from the normal teaching style found in China (i.e. memorization and regurgitation of facts and figures), Keeley’s enthusiasm and “hands-on” method of instruction have been a revelation for teachers attending MAP’s training sessions, each of whom had to first experience what their students would learn, by learning the same way themselves. For example, races were staged where teachers-in-training would run water across the classroom, filling from one bucket to another, in order to understand the basic principles of the water cycle. Another case Gallagher witnessed included a “miniature oil spill” simulation in the classroom, where groups had to find effective ways to clean it up. “Many of us have become far too removed

from the natural world, so getting students’ hands dirty (literally) can be a great way to aid their understanding of the subjects and issues at play,” Gallagher says. “The seeds of change have been planted in Zhanjiang. However, there is a very long way to go before the ultimate aim – the widespread protection of mangroves in southern China – is achieved,” he stressed. “With industrialization on the rise, the few remaining mangroves desperately need to be protected.” Keeley emphasizes the need to find a balance between society’s value for wildlife, the environment and the local economy, as all three issues are inseparable. Finding that balance, however, is an enormous challenge for a country desperate to “catch up” with the West by industrializing as fast as it can; it requires an entirely new approach to modern society, perhaps based on a working model that doesn’t currently exist. Still, as they often say in the environmental science classrooms, the only thing constant is change. The need for a new school of thought towards urbanization and sustainable development could be the key to China’s dilemma, says Gallagher. “The outlook for China’s wetlands as a whole is grim. The Mangrove Action Project, however, is a glimmer of hope for change – in awareness and understanding – in China.” Experience “China’s Threatened Waters” at Yugong Yishan’s second-floor gallery from Nov 22-Dec 12. More details at www.gallagher-photo.com/blog.

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ECOLOGY

BRIGHT NEW WORLD

THE CHANGING CLIMATE OF YOUNG CHINESE ENVIRONMENTALISTS by Carissa Welton

he biggest hurdle environmentalists face today in getting their messages across is their reputation for being alarmists. The facts, however, are alarming. Current planetary threats include a dangerous level of greenhouse gases accumulating in the atmosphere, a 70 percent loss of plant life, and the potential extinction of 20-30 percent of Earth’s species if average temperatures increase by a mere 1.5-2.5 degrees Celsius. None of the above is exactly lighthearted dinner conversation. Yet this is the natural world that we live in. Terrifying to deal with on one hand, perhaps, but terribly exciting at the same time, depending on where you stand. At least that’s how many Chinese youth seem to see it. Call it paradoxical, but the country with the world’s most environmental problems is presently experiencing a surge of grassroots, youth-led environmental activism, built upon visions of a sustainable future. More and more student groups are coming together to seek remedial action and lasting solutions towards serious issues such as air quality, water and waste management. In fact, within the last two years, a nationwide student-led platform and campaign aimed at combating climate change has taken shape in the form of the China Youth Climate Action Network (CYCAN). Headquartered in Beijing, the initiating team launched 300 awareness-raising activities across China last October; two months later, they presented a delegation of youth at the UN COP15 climate change negotiations in Copenhagen. This year, CYCAN unveiled “The Great Green Initiative,” a campaign and collaboration of ten prominent youth organizations with shared ambitions: to create ‘green’ youth culture in China and spur its sustainable development. The Great Green Initiative was presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place in Tianjin early

last month. As the last official negotiating session between developed and developing countries before the UN COP16 talks open in Cancun, Mexico on November 29, the Tianjin meeting included discussions at the highest levels of government about energy, climate finance and “green growth” initiatives. While the UNFCCC deadlock was indeed a disappointment, it has not seemed to deter the progress of Chinese environmental policy decisions.

CHINESE VICE PRESIDENT XI JINPING EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO URGE THE COUNTRY’S YOUTH TO CONTRIBUTE THEIR OWN GREEN INVENTIONS Recently, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping made a national address in support of energysaving and emission-reducing campaigns that reinforce the country’s policies on climate change. Xi even went so far as to urge the country’s youth to put forward more ideas for a low-carbon lifestyle and to contribute their own green inventions. “I see the progress of youth environmental activism in China as a process of emerging nodes, where campaign leaders have a great influence on the people around them, leading to the establishment of prominent youth groups like CYCAN and the Green Student Forum,” says Jah Ying Chung, China regional coordinator for the Great Green Initiative. “These groups then execute pioneering green projects, such as the Global Day of Climate Action in October 2009, and the current Great Power Race (a clean energy competition between students from China, India and the US) set for presentation at the UN COP16 talks this year.” When it comes to slowing climate change, it

is increasingly the case that students, community groups, companies and investors are devoting just as much time, energy and effort to the issue – if not more – as their respective political leaders. “It seems to me that the continued development of youth participation in environmental issues will require us to keep inspiring youth about new possibilities, allowing more and more leaders to emerge and influence their peers,” says Chung. For a country holding a fourth of the world’s population and ranking amongst the top ten most polluted places on the planet, this shift in outlook means seriously good news for environmentalists and the rest of us everywhere. But before anyone can hit “snooze” on the environmentalist alarm clock, there is a massive amount of work still to be done. ”COP15 taught me a significant lesson about politics,” says Chung. “It showed me the realist perspective. It’s not about absolute numbers, but relative power. One hundred and twelve countries signed on to the 350 parts per million target [the upper limit for global CO₂ emissions], but without the most powerful actors, the numbers don’t translate into action.” “On the other hand, I also learned about the liberal political perspective of cooperation. I was amazed by the capacity of the global civil society to unite under one (more or less) position: The time to act is now. It revealed the power of the Internet, new media and the global sense of urgency, but more significantly, it showed me the growing possibilities in the third sector. Perhaps now, more than ever before, is the time for the power of civil society to reach a critical mass, to become a leading actor in the global arena.” For more updates on The Great Green Initiative and China’s student environmental campaign, go to www.greeningthebeige.org (English) or www. greatgreen.org (Chinese).

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE CHINA YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK

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ECO STATS China has announced that by 2020 it will reduce its carbon intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of GDP) by 40-45% of 2005 levels China’s National Climate Change Program, 2010

In the current draft of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), China has included environmental standards in the list of criteria against which the performance of government officials will be evaluated. 24 of the draft’s 47 indices are linked to green development China.org.cn

Applied Materials, the world’s biggest solar manufacturing supplier, is relocating its chief technology office from Silicon Valley to Xi’an , where they are planning to construct the largest solar research center ever built New York Times

The turbines at a 36,000-acre wind-farm development in West Texas, one of the largest in the US, will be exclusively supplied by a Chinese company, the Shenyang Power Group. The wind farm is also slated to receive USD 1.5 billion in financing from the Export-Import Bank of China Wall Street Journal

2009, billion

China invested USD 34.6 in renewable energy products (compared to only USD 18.6 billion in investments by the US) In

Pew Environmental Group

Northwest Yunnan, which consists of less than 0.6% of China’s total land area, shelters more than 40% of China’s total plant species and more than 25% of its total animal species An estimated 75% of commercially harvested Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) plant species are found in the upper Yangtze River basin EU-China Biodiversity Program

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FUN & GAMES WIN STUFF

LIES, DAMNED LIES AND ...

Win two vouchers for Mint Spa (each worth RMB 200) by correctly answering this month’s Trivia Travails.

BEIJING’S FOREIGN POPULATION Number of overseas nationals, expressed as a percentage of total city population

Total number of overseas nationals living in Beijing: approximately 170,000

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TRIVIA TRAVAILS Each month we run a series of questions based on the content of the issue. Answer them correctly and win free stuff!

TELL US A JOKE Answers to October’s Trivia Travails:

This month’s prize is two vouchers for Mint Spa, valued at RMB 200 each.

1. b) Caramac 2. c) beekeeping museum 3. a) excessive thirst 4. a) Phillip Lim 5. b) synthesizer 6. c) Kaden Minokichi 7. d) New Jersey Nets 8. b) October 28

E-mail answers to editor@thebeijinger.com

Last month’s winner was Larissa Paschyn.

1. Which Beijing nailao shop closed last year? a) Wenzhu b) Wenyu c) Sanyuan Meiyuan d) Nailao Wei 2. Which of the following is NOT a sister store to Zara? a) Bershka b) Stradivarius c) Me & City d) Massimo Dutti

5. Paul Mathew wants to make an Old Fashioned for: a) Charles Atlas b) Charles Barkley c) Charlie Chaplin d) Charles Darwin 6. What is a ger? a) a dog b) a clotted cream c) a temple d) a tent

3. When making Xinjiang pulled noodles, you have to knead the dough until it ... a) bounces back b) takes on a pungent smell c) develops a pulpy texture d) is completely covered in noodle mix

7. Which sports star has the most webpages listed on Google? a) Yao Ming b) Liu Xiang c) Li Na d) Guo Jingjing

4. Whose back was Zhan Pan looking at when he wrote the song “Cycle”? a) Beyonce’s b) his girlfriend’s c) his mother’s d) Yao Ming’s

8. How many European film festivals take place in Beijing this month? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5

NOVEMBER 2010

Lin Zhong, owner and founder of The Fig Tree Two confirmed bachelors sat talking. Their conversation drifted from politics to cooking. “I got a cookbook once,” said the first, “but I could never do anything with it.” “Too much fancy cooking in it, eh?” asked the second. “You said it. Every one of the recipes began the same way: ‘Take a clean dish and ...’” Learn how to bake at The Fig Tree – they’ll even do all the dishes!

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hat are the traditional xiaochi ( “s m a l l e a t s” o r s n a c k s ) t h a t Beijingers have been enjoying since an emperor was ensconced in the Forbidden City? There are three types of traditional snacks: imperial, Han, and Hui. For example, the sugar-filled ball of glutinous rice known as aiwowo was a favorite of the Empress Cixi, while tangshaobing was the granola bar for Hui Muslims on the road. From Han kitchens, luzhu huoshao is the cheap folk version of slowbraised pork belly. These snacks have been around for at least one to two hundred years; at one point there were over 300 varieties to tempt city folk. But the number has dwindled drastically, and waning popularity has meant fewer and fewer shops sell authentic Beijingstyle xiaochi. Let’s say that you want to delve into this culinary realm. For good or evil, the most famous snack street is Wangfujing. The night market is listed in all guidebooks and rightly popular for providing photo-ops of exotic creepy crawlies. (Scorpion skewers, anyone?) While some traditional fare is tucked amongst the bugs-on-a-stick, this is not the place to go for authentic snacks. Instead, your first stop should be the Jiumen (“nine gates”) snack center at Shichahai. This courtyard opened in 2006, named after the nine gates that surrounded old Beijing. Jiumen gathered a dozen famous laozihao (old “timehonored brands”) vendors under one roof, with the intent of providing one convenient locale to sample Beijing’s most famous xiaochi. Many were originally located near historic Qianmen, and despite the original media outrage over the relocation, it remains a popular place to try some specialties. The stalls are usually named after each family – Nailao Wei (Wei’s Cheese), Baodu Zhang (Zhang’s Tripe) – and in the morning you’ll see some of the original owners slicing up meats or stirring pots, recreating the recipes handed down their families for generations. While Jiumen ranks high for convenience, Menkuang Hutong and the narrow alleys of Dashila’r are still home to many traditional vendors. A stroll through the tiny lanes unearths tiny shops all serving up old Beijing favorites – offal stew, flash-boiled tripe with sesame sauce, and countless bowls of zhajiang mian. Muslim sweets also loom large in old Beijing culture. The Hui are among the original migrant communities here and their snacks have long been beloved by Beijingers. Niu Jie, a compact street in the Muslim district, contains some of the best Hui-style desserts in town. Not only is the Niu Jie supermarket a warehouse of freshmade sweets, but its second floor houses a food court with other specialties to sample. Apart from these well-known districts, there are restaurants tiny and cavernous (including chains such as Huguosi) that cook up these culinary relics. Once you get there, though, how will you know what to order? To guide the uninitiated through the mysterious world of Beijing xiaochi, we’ve compiled a snackwatching guide to help you eat your way back through time. For venue details, see p70.

NOVEMBER 2010

PHYLUM: Breakfast (folk) ORDER: Boiled GENUS: Sour, hot

SPECIES: douzhi (豆汁 fermented mung bean juice)

PHYLUM: Snack (folk) ORDER: Boiled GENUS: Salty, hot

SPECIES: miancha (面茶 millet tea)

Identifying marks: Resembles dirty dishwater. Smells like sour eggs. Behavior: Served in a big bowl, slurped with joy by Beijingers. Commonly paired with jiaoquan (焦圈donut) and salty preserved vegetables. Field notes: An accidental discovery made from the watery dregs of mung bean processing. Tastes exactly like it smells – sour and stinky. Also said to be very healthy, full of vitamin C, fiber and protein. Habitat: Seen at local breakfast stalls. Served all day at snack chains (Huguosi).

PHYLUM: Dessert (imperial) ORDER: Boiled GENUS: Sweet, cold

SPECIES: guozigan (果子干 dried fruit soup) Identifying marks: Golden or red in color. A thick soup studded with dried persimmons and apricots, topped with slices of lotus root. Identifying marks: Smooth yellow paste, covered with a thin layer of brown sesame paste.

Behavior: Cold and jammy, extremely sweet; lotus root adds light crunch.

Behavior: Gummy and wobbly, a thicker version of porridge. Sesame and salt add flavor to an otherwise plain dish.

Field notes: The thickest versions taste exactly like jam, and would be excellent on toast.

Field notes: Real Beijingers forgo the spoon, and sip unstirred miancha while turning the bowl, which keeps flavors separated. Habitat: Spotted at Huguosi and other snack shops.

Habitat: Usually appears in autumn or winter. Found with other Chinese desserts, spotted at tripe shops. Best at Nailao Wei.

PHYLUM: Dessert (originally folk) ORDER: Chilled GENUS: Sweet, cold

SPECIES: xingren doufu (杏仁豆腐 almond tofu)

Phylum: Breakfast (folk) Order: Steamed, stewed Genus: Salty, warm

SPECIES: doufu nao (豆腐脑 soft tofu)

Identifying marks: White gelatinous cubes topped with sugared osmanthus syrup; their blossoms are often spotted floating on top. Behavior: Offers a firmer texture than Jell-O. Its chilled, mild sweetness refreshes the palate. Field notes: The genuine article is made from ground almond powder and agar-agar; watch out for fakes made from almond essence and gelatin, or tofu topped with almond milk. Habitat: Spotted at Jiumen; best specimens found at Shaguo Ju.

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Identifying marks: Large block of silken tofu submerged under a thick brown sauce of braised meat, mushroom, and day lily buds. The Han version uses pork; the Muslim variety uses mutton. Behavior: Eaten very hot. Slippery due to luxuriously soft tofu and viscious sauce. Often paired with shaobing. Field notes: Doufu nao lives or dies by the quality of the tofu. In a good version, it resembles a smooth dome. Habitat: Most famous specimen at Nanlaishun.

PHYLUM: Snack (folk) ORDER: Candy GENUS: Sweet, cool

SPECIES: tanghulu (糖葫芦 candied fruit)

PHYLUM: Lunch (folk) ORDER: Braised GENUS: Salty, very hot

SPECIES: luzhu huoshao (卤煮火烧 pig intestine soup)

Identifying marks: Colorful sections of fruit skewered on a stick (traditionally hawberry, now also pineapples, oranges and kiwi). Encased in transparent caramelized sugar. Behavior: Brittle on the outside, soft on the inside. Sticks to the teeth. Field notes: Haw is the best flavor, as the fruit’s tartness balances the pure sugar. Habitat: Ubiquitous in the fall and winter, from the Wangfujing night market to the local xiaomaibu.

PHYLUM: Anytime (folk) ORDER: Boiled, stir-fried GENUS: Salty, warm or cold

SPECIES: zhajiang mian (炸酱面 noodles with bean paste) Id e nt i f y i n g m a rk s : Lo n g w h i t e noodles topped with julienned raw vegetables (cucumber, radish, bean sprouts, etc). Topped with an oily darkbrown paste. Id entifying marks: G i a nt vat o f s i m m e r i n g brown soup, filled with pork intestine and lung. Topped with layers of broth-soaked huoshao (a dense wheat biscuit). Strong smell of soy sauce and herbs.

Behavior: Ingredients are mixed together vigorously at the table. Noodles should be freshly hand-pulled and chewy, the vegetables crisp, the sauce fragrant.

Behavior: A bit of everything is fished out, chopped up, and tossed into a bowl with a ladle of broth.

Field notes: Zhajiang means “fried sauce,” refering to the stir-fried soybean paste. Sauce quality varies greatly. Also called xiaowan ganzha (小碗干炸), or “fried sauce in small bowl.”

Field notes: The huoshao is said to be an accidental addition – one fell into a vat overnight, and the soaked biscuit was delicious. This is the folk version of an imperial pork stew; commoners substituted cheap offal for pork belly. Habitat: Most authentic is Chenji Luzhu Xiaochang. Also famous is Menkuang Hutong Luzhu Huoshao.

Habitat: Hai Wan Ju is the best, but the dish is common in Beijing-style restaurants.

PHYLUM: Anytime (folk) ORDER: Boiled GENUS: Salty, very hot

SPECIES: baodu (爆肚 tripe)

Identifying marks: Finger-length to foot-long strips. Color ranges from white to brown to dark grey. Texture ranges from smooth to nubby to honeycombed. Behavior: Interesting on the teeth and tongue, as tripe can be tender, chewy or even slightly crisp. Tasteless alone, so always drowned in luscious sesame sauce.

PHYLUM: Snack (folk) ORDER: Deep-fried GENUS: Sweet, room temperature

SPECIES: mahua (麻花 deep-fried sweet fritter) Identifying marks: Long strands of dark brown dough, twisted like a skein, sprinkled with sesame seeds. Usually 6-8 inches long, but giant two-foot-long versions have been spotted. Behavior: Hard and crunchy, yet flaky. Flavored with brown sugar and osmanthus. Often accompanied by almond tea or soymilk. Field notes: One of the traditional“cold foods”eaten before the Qingming (“Tomb Sweeping”) Festival, when the use of fire was forbidden by imperial decree. Habitat: All snack shops and bakeries, some street carts fry them fresh.

Field notes: Flash-boiling is key to achieving the ideal texture. If overcooked, tripe becomes tough and rubbery. H a b i t a t : Fa m o u s l a o z i h a o eateries include Dongxingshun, Baodu Zhang and Baodu Feng.

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PHYLUM: Snack (Hui) ORDER: Baked GENUS: Sweet, warm or room temperature

SPECIES: tanghuoshao (糖火烧 sugar biscuits)

PHYLUM: Anytime (folk) ORDER: Pan-fried GENUS: Salty, warm

SPECIES: mending roubing (门钉肉饼 doornail pie)

Identifying marks: Circumference varies from egg-sized to palm-sized. Dark brown in color. Interior is either multilayered (the shaobing variety) or sugar-laden (the cake variety).

Identifying marks: Plum-sized and squashed to an inch thick; stuffed with beef and scallions. Behavior: Essentially a giant potsticker; tends to squirt hot juices when bitten into. Named for resemblance to the large brass nails on imperial doors. Field notes: Cousin to xianbing (馅饼), which are wider (palm-sized), flatter and often stuffed with meat, chives or eggplant.

Behavior: Dense and heavy, with the toasted nutty sweetness of brown sugar. Field notes: Taste runs from fairly sweet to very sweet. Muslims carried them as the original energy bars for long travels (sometimes even on a pilgrimage to Mecca). Habitat: Often spotted with shaobing, seen in Muslim snack stores. Niu Jie supermarket has fine examples.

Habitat: Small streetside stalls, snack shops, Jiumen.

PHYLUM: Breakfast (Hui) ORDER: Baked GENUS: Salty/sweet, warm

SPECIES: shaobing (烧饼 layered biscuits)

PHYLUM: Snack ORDER: Baked GENUS: Sweet, room temperature

SPECIES: bing (饼 cookies)

Identifying marks: Size of palm or smaller, quarter-inch thick. Golden-brown topped with sesame (salty) or dark and golden-brown swirled (sweet).

Identifying marks: Most specimens are palm-sized or smaller. Usually imprinted with letters or designs identifying the filling.

Behavior: Multilayered, with heavier dough than Western breads. Comes salty (with sesame) or sweet (date-flavored).

Behavior: Softer and thicker than Western cookies. Crust is flaky and bland or crumbly and sweet. Common fillings include date, red bean and coconut paste.

Field notes: The best are said to have 30 thin layers. Right out of the oven, they are soft, flaky and exceptionally fragrant.

Field notes: Other flavors include salty rose (odd), sweet rose (fragrant), almond (fantastic). The looker is zaoni juhua su (枣泥菊花酥), shaped like a flower with date-paste petals.

Habitat: Look for small stalls where they are baked fresh. Often spotted near chuan’r stalls and Muslim snack shops.

Habitat: Largest selection (over 130) is at Daoxiangcun. Sold by weight, cookies can be bought individually (RMB 1-4) or in gift boxes (RMB 70-90/box).

NOVEMBER 2010

PHYLUM: Snack (imperial) ORDER: Stuffed GENUS: Sweet, room temperature

SPECIES: aiwowo (艾窝窝 stuffed cake)

Identifying marks: S of t whi te rice balls coated with rice flour. Typically stuffed with a mixture of nuts or dried fruits and sugar – sometimes red bean. B e h a v i o r : I n c r e d i b l y s q u i s h y, like lumpy mochi. Named such because Empress Cixi fell in love with them, proclaiming “I love wowo” (ai wowo). Field notes: Has a rustic cousin, doubao (豆包 ), which are hearty steamed buns filled with red bean; their resemblance to mantou makes identification tricky. Liuquan Ju is a famous brand of doubao. Habitat: Traditional snack shops, including Huguosi.

PHYLUM: Dessert (originally folk) ORDER: Jelly GENUS: Sweet, room temperature

SPECIES: wandouhuang, lüdouhuang, hongdougao, jingao (豌豆黄, 绿豆黄, 红豆糕, 金糕 jelly cakes)

Identifying marks: Blocks of jelly, cut into rectangles. Opaque in color; mung bean is green, pea is yellow, haw is light red, and red bean is dark red. Behavior: Soft to bite, but holds shape. All are mellowly sweet and showcase the ingredient’s natural flavor. Field notes: Made by boiling ingredient with sugar, then chilled to set. Legend says Empress Cixi was delighted by a street vendor’s pea jelly one hot afternoon, and promptly recruited him to cook in the imperial kitchens. Habitat: Snack shops, Beijingstyle restaurants.

PHYLUM: Snack (folk) ORDER: Rolled GENUS: Sweet, room temperature

SPECIES: lüdagun, yerongjuan (驴打滚, 椰蓉卷 rolled cake)

PHYLUM: Snack (folk) ORDER: Layered GENUS: Sweet, warm/room temperature

SPECIES: qiegao, zenggao (切糕, 甑糕 sheet cake)

Identifying marks: Resembles Western jelly rolls in appearance. Lüdagun is a roll of white (glutinous rice) and red (red bean paste), dusted with light-brown soybean flour. Yerongjuan is rolled in coconut. Varies in size from 1-3 inches in diameter. Behavior: Like mochi, both are pillowy soft and mildly sweet. Lüdagun is named for the dusty brown coating that looks like a donkey that has rolled in dirt. Field notes: Looks like the imperial snack yundoujuan – kidney bean paste rolled around red beans with a pinch of white sugar. Yundoujuan has no binding agents and is melt-in-your-mouth delicate with the pure flavor of beans. Elusive, but can be tasted at Tian'anmen Fangshan Fanzhuang. Habitat: All snack shops, but the largest and freshest versions sold at Niu Jie.

Identifying marks: Sheet cake sliced by order and sold by weight. Qiegao is 2-3 layers of glutinous rice and red bean paste. Zenggao is similar but is stewed overnight and sold warm from a giant cauldron. Both topped with sweets: zenggao with stewed dates, qiegao with candied fruit (e.g. haw). Behavior: Extremely sticky and not overly sweet (except for the toppings). Eat in moderation – sticky rice sits in your stomach for hours. Field notes: Often seen in proximity to pengao and yundougao, sheet cakes made from rice or bean and filled with date, red bean, or chestnut paste. Habitat: Most authentic versions discovered at Niu Jie market and restaurants. Also seen at snack shops (Huguosi), but smaller and pre-sliced.

NOVEMBER 2010

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X ID A JIE

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LONGXINGSHENG MINGYOU XIAOCHI

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HUGUOSI XIAOCHI

DONGXINGSHUN BAODU ZHANG

DI'ANMEN DAJIE

GUANG'ANMENNEI DAJIIE

HONGJI XIAOCHI DIAN

JIUGULOU DAJIE

NAILAO WEI

NIU JIE MUSLIM SUPERMARKET

SHURU HUTONG BAOJI DOUZHI DIAN

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HUATIAN XINCHENG XIAOCHI DIAN HOUHAI AREA

SANYUAN MEIYUAN

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BEIXINQIAO LUZHU LAODIAN HUGUOSI XIAOCHI

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BEIJING SNACKS

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MEISHI JIE

FOR A LIST OF THE RESTAURANTS FEATURED ON THIS MAP, SEE P70

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SANYUAN MEIYUAN

WHERE TO GET THEM

SANYUAN MEIYAN

MENKUANG HUTONG LUZU HUOSHAO TOUTIAO LANGFANG ER'TIAO LANGFANG BAODU FENG TIAO FANG SAN CHENJI LUZHU LANG XIAOCHANG

MENKUANG HUTONG LUZU HUOSHAO

QIANMEN AREA

HAI WAN JU

NOVEMBER 2010

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G TO N HU OY OU XIA SONGSHU JIE

NIU JIE

FAYUANSI XILI

DINING

NIBBLES ARRIVALS Earlier this year, a flurry of ownership drama surrounded old Beijing standby Kro’s Nest, with founder Kro leaving the pizzeria chain. This month, expect the much-anticipated comeback of his new Kro’s Nest on Xiaoyun Lu. Two other reopenings in Sanlitun. Burrito fans will be happy to know Side Saddle is opening this month on the first floor of Saddle Cantina. Formerly at The Place, Enoteca is now Enoterra, and sits on Nali Patio’s fourth floor. Name change aside, Enoterra offers up the same great selection of wines and tapas as its predecessor (see p36). Also offering some quality pours is newly opened Cheese & Wine Made in Heaven near Chaoyang Park. Though they focus on wines, they have a temperature-controlled “cheese room” selling 32 farm and raw-milk cheeses.

A TANGHULU (CANDIED FRUIT) VENDOR SELLING HER TREATS AT QIANMEN

CAPITAL BITES JEN LEUNG CAN’T STOP SNACKING

PHOTO: JEN LEUNG

iven Beijing’s frantic rush to modernize, I’m happy I took my eating tour of Beijing’s ancient snacks before more of the famous old vendors disappear. Some of the food was surprisingly toothsome, and some … less so. Much as I enjoyed my romp through Beijing’s culinary history, however, this column pays tribute to new Beijing and the snacks that modern times and international influences have made available. The cupcake craze is the most recent snack trend, and several shops now specialize in these treats. Lollipop Bakery is the original cupcake queen, but now CC Sweets and Colibri Café tout them as well. Taiwanese and Hong Kong dessert shops are also multiplying. Our August feature uncovered some worthy shaved-ice shops (e.g. Honeymoon Desserts and iTea), but to ignore

their other offerings is a sin; few things are as magical as a mango, coconut milk and sago shake. Middle Eastern snacks are also growing in abundance. Small delis such as Alameer, Jerusalem and the popular Biteapitta all sell falafel and hummus on the cheap. Better yet, Alameer sells baklava by the box for take-home munchies. On the pricier side, the influx of new restaurants such as Modo, Migas, Cabare and Terra has given us stylish locales in which to nibble on small plates and tapas. Malls are often overlooked, but food courts sell some fantastic snacks. Beard Papa is a personal obsession – t h i s J a p a n e s e c h a i n p o ps o u t magnificent freshly filled cream puffs. Another treat is the Singaporean fare in Raffles City. Toast Box makes my childhood tea of teh tarik and kaya toast. As a bonus, I can grab

a curry puff from another store on my way out. Less tasty and more stupefying is the appearance of takoyaki and French toast snack stalls on Nanluogu Xiang. Hey, whatever floats your boat, Beijing – it’s there if you’re tempted. Now, if only a Krispy Kreme would open, I would call it a gift from God and stop complaining about the traffic. Until then, I’m glad I learned how to properly sip miancha and where to buy Beijing’s biggest mahua. It’s no sour cream-glazed K.K., but it’s still a fine Beijing treat. I f y o u l i k e d o u r c o v e r f e a t u r e, you’ll love Ninety Percent Travel’s bike tour, “13 Old Beijing Snacks.” To win two tickets for the tour, just answer this question: “ What are the three main types of traditional Beijing snacks?” E-mail your answer to editor@thebeijinger.com.

Just when you thought Sanlitun had enough new openings, even more have popped up. Operated by the owner of Ichikura, Kura Kura is a fully-stocked Japanese bar offering a short menu of curries and other Westernized Japanese food such as croquettes and milk pudding. Alongside Kura Kura are two new cafes serving standard Western fare, Sunnie and Possible Café. Also slated to open this month are Ssam, a contemporary Korean restaurant in the newly opened Sanlitun Soho complex, and the Spanish-influenced Ole. Contemporary Chinese also has two new faces: Yan Can Cook Beijing near Guomao and Yue on Lucky Street. Yan Can Cook, headed by US celebrity chef Martin Yan, is making a splash – diners have included famous athletes and Zhang Ziyi. Their Asian-fusion cuisine includes dim sum with wasabi and special dishes such as duck skin on marshmallow. Yue’s head chefs come from the popular Da Dong and South Beauty, and it offers contemporary Sichuan and Hunan cuisine.

DEPARTURES Le Petit Paris, our very own Parisian sidewalk café, will be closing their doors. Thai restaurant Little Bangkok has also shut.

THANKSGIVING It’s turkey time for Americans, and for the many of us without ovens (or cooking ability), there are a number of places in town that will roast up a whole bird for you, set you up with all the fixings, and bring it to your door (for details, see p77). For dessert, Pie House has a wide variety for delivery. But for the DIYers wanting to tackle a raw bird, Sanyuanli market sells turkeys, as does Jenny Lou’s and the German Food Center.

NOVEMBER 2010

WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS

CA F É S A N D T E A H O U S E S

OYO HOUSE Daily 11am-midnight. Sanlitun Houjie (next to Luga’s Villa), Chaoyang District. (6415 5607) 朝阳区三里屯后街

HANGZHOU SWEET RED-BRAISED RIBS

SCHOLARLY DELIGHTS

Not since watching Last Tango in Paris with my grandmother have I been so discomforted by a pat of butter. Chewing a mouthful of bacon, bread roll and egg, I was puzzled: Where is the taste of baby vomit coming from? A little forensic nibbling revealed Oyo’s butter to be as rancid as a drowned elk. I wanted to enjoy my “gold” brunch (RMB 68), one of a dozen breakfast-y things on a very breakfast-y menu. It looked good, and well-seasoned hash browns were tasty if a little undercrispy, and eggs had runny yolks as ordered, but it was downhill from there. The trio of bacon, ham and sausage were the worst kind of budget Chinese substitutes, and a side salad seemed to miss the point. Oyo is certainly comfortable and well-located, with nice coffee to boot, but the food is too flawed to merit attention. Tom O’Malley Also try: Element Fresh, Vineyard

Z H EJ IAN G

XUXIAN LOU 许仙楼 Daily 9am-11pm. North side of the Gongti West Gate courtyard, Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6551 8812) 朝阳区工体西门院内北侧

red-braised pork ribs served in meaty but dainty segments. With dishes like that, Xuxian Lou could make a name for Hangzhou cooking, but this palatial four-story restaurant stretches itself thin with ambition. It also serves as a lounge, with a long list of sweets and enticing beverages that don’t quite deliver. Our strawberry sorbeto and Prosecco float (RMB 38) turned out to be a chunk of ice cream floating in sparkling water – with a shot of vodka on the side. But after 9.30pm, the pretty rooftop garden becomes a pleasant bar – a lovely meeting spot indeed, for Beijing’s scholars and snake spirits. Shelley Jiang

NOVEMBER 2010

Standout dish: Sticky rice cakes with red-braised pork Also try: Jade Garden, Yuan Yuan

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LOTUS GARDEN 悦荷 Daily 11am-3.30pm; 5-11pm. 1-2/F, Beijing INN, 11 Dongshuijing Hutong, Dongcheng District (5905 1760) 东城区东水井胡同11号,北京INN楼盘1-2层

With chefs imported from Lei Garden, this gracefully bright and airy haute Cantonese restaurant serves abalone and bird’s nest, but it is the large selection of reasonably priced dim sum (RMB 10-22) that turns customers into regulars. Shrimp dumplings (RMB 20) were firm, fresh and flavorful; xianxia fupijuan (鲜虾腐皮卷 RMB 15), a cellophane-thin beancurd wrapping savory fillings, was also delicious. Roast meats hit the mark as well; the quality of barbecued goose (深井烧鹅 RMB 138/half ), traditional roast pork (传统叉烧 RMB 58) and crispy chicken (脆皮吊烧鸡 RMB 78/half ) are all great. However, the Macau-style suckling pig (RMB 58) stands out with its creamy fat, a bridge between the cracker-like skin and lean meat. Velvety-smooth almond juice with egg white (生磨杏仁茶 RMB 18) was a perfect ending to the meal. Emily Young Also try: Lei Garden, Crystal Jade

WINSOME DIM SUM

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU, TOM O'MALLEY AND EMILY YOUNG

uxian Lou can be a perplexing experience for those well-versed in Chinese legends. Its modern courtyard, graced with a jadegreen pool, is a direct reference to the opening scene of the White Snake tale, in which the scholar Xuxian meets two snake spirits by the West Lake. In case you’ve missed the reference, a statue of Xuxian himself stands in the pool. The interior keeps to this theme of modernized antiquity, with lovely celadon porcelain, a long fish pond and ample natural light. It’s the menu where the confusion begins. There’s an enticing list of specialties from Hangzhou (Xuxian’s hometown), but thrown into the mix are non-sequiturs like baked seafood with pastis cream, “musli,” and a puzzling hefty block of white bread served with ice cream. West Lake smoked fish (xihu xunyu, RMB 42) should have been melt-in-your-mouth crispy, but was tough and chewy instead, lacking any hint of caramel smokiness. Much more pleasing was the sticky rice cakes (RMB 68) with sweet

NOT-SO-GOLDEN 'GOLD BRUNCH'

VIVA LAS MIGAS

S PAN I S H

MIGAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 米家思 Daily 10am-3pm, 5-11pm. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园6层

ome spring, Migas will attract flocks of scenesters to its sumptuous seventh-story Sanlitun terrace, which offers 360-degree views and a decor of cacti and ovoid seating pods that suggests a UFO landing site. Until then, its principal lure will be its sixth-floor restaurant, a cavernous industrial space styled in a grey and brown palette offset by a colorful Miro-esque painting and futuristic light globules. Small plate and wine menus worthy of Barcelona’s hippest restaurants and an Ibero-jazz soundtrack add to the pleasantly dislocating effect – Beijing’s boxy buildings seem a world away.

Dishes featuring cod, a common Spanish ingredient, were unavailable during our visit, but expectations were buoyed by a chilled Albariño white wine and a ración of chalky, nutty Manchego goat cheese (RMB 38) felicitously dunked in olive oil. Next came an Insaladilla potato salad (RMB 35) with onions, peppers and olives, whose strong flavors were drowned in a sea of mayonnaise. Equally forgettable, the Beef Burger Quim Special (RMB 48) consisted of two dry, overseasoned silver dollar-sized patties served with barbecue sauce on wimpy white bread. The suckling pig (RMB 98), however, was a toothsome twosome of crispy skin and tender

SUCCULENT SUCKLING PIG

juicy meat. Our arteries now required something green. We sought – but failed to ﬁnd – relief in the Crispy Asparagus, which to our surprise consisted of two sad stalks wrapped in cheese ‘n’ bacon and deep-fried. Judging by this uneven meal, which lightened wallets and weighed down stomachs, Migas will have to raise its game if it hopes to outdraw neighboring Nali Patio restaurants during the long, cold winter. George Bai Standout dish: Manchego cured in olive oil, suckling pig Also try: Carmen, Modo, Niajo

CA F É S A N D T E A H O U S E S

IRRESISTIBLE CAFÉ

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU

Daily 11am-8pm. 4 Mao’er Hutong (west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District (139 1001 6827) www.irresistible.cz 东城区帽儿胡同14号（南锣鼓巷西侧）

RUSTIC COURTYARD CHARM

Not often do you get to hang in a siheyuan where laundry is still hung out to dry. This quaint cafe takes up one side of the courtyard, with tables and couches spilling into the central square. The dishes are comprised of comically tiny cubed ingredients, but the flavors are well-played. The Papaya Dream salad (RMB 30, pictured right), with chunks of ripe fruit and slivers of salty prosciutto, was refreshing and delicate, and the Charles Bridge crepe (RMB 32) contained a pleasing medley of lemon-thyme chicken and wild mushrooms. Try the Czejito (RMB 38), a nice play on mojitos with aniseed-

flavor Becherovka liquor. M onthly dinners include C ze c h a n d I n d i a n buffets (RMB 80), and an organic brunch is served on weekends. Although winter will rule out courtyard seating, the light, reasonably priced fare and rustic setting makes it a pleasing, mellow addition to the trendy neighborhood. Jen Leung Also try: Alba, Pass By Bar

NOVEMBER 2010

WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS CA F É S A N D T E A H O U S E S

COLIBRI CAFÉ Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6417 0808) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区B1楼(近瑜舍酒店)

The sharp notes of live jazz can be enjoyed weekend afternoons at the outdoor tables of this mod café tucked in the subterranean outdoor square of the still lonely Village North. Hoping to ride on Beijing’s recent cupcake trend, Colibri has set up a glass room for viewing the decorating; cupcake options include a pleasing green tea and chocolate ganache (RMB 23). A short but inventive menu also offers sandwiches and salads. Simple twists on classics, like the tomato chutney (instead of tomatoes), mozzarella, and basil

panini are enjoyable and quick (RMB 38). The Peking duck wrap (RMB 48) dripped with excess grease, but the combination of duck with sweet sauce, cucumber, and pesto was a fun play on a Beijing favorite. The roasted cauliflower salad (RMB 48) was a flavor explosion – the vegetable works great with the quality bacon, grilled radicchio, fresh grapes and quail eggs. Come for the cupcakes, stay for a light lunch. Jen Leung Standout dish: Cauliflower salad Also try: Panino Teca, CC Sweets

BEIJING (AND CHINA'S?) BIGGEST BURGER

KING BURGER STEAK H O US E

THE BUTCHER’S STEAKHOUSE Daily 11am-10.30pm. 8 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6413 0577) 朝阳区东直门外大街8号

NOVEMBER 2010

name on a plaque, but three of us together barely came close. “It’s like 34 Quarter Pounders,” was my companion’s verdict. Danish butcher and proprietor Kenneth Arrild is proud of his supersized baby. “Making it is a bit like building a house,” he says. Trouble is, while the meat is well-charred and juicy, it doesn’t stay hot for long, and pretty soon collapses into the world’s biggest salad. Regular menu items aren’t puny either. Half-kilo hot dogs (RMB 88) are offered from the 20 varieties of house-made sausages. There’s value, too – a 200g rib-eye is only RMB 98. But best of all, the Spanish house red wine is a steal at RMB 118, and handy since you’ll need a couple bottles to wash down all that red meat. Tom O’Malley Standout dish: Rib-eye steak, Butcher’s Breakfast Also try: Flamme, Morel’s

WHAT'S NEW: RESTAURANTS ... WHERE THEY ARE

THE BUTCHER'S STEAKHOUSE

IRRESISTIBLE CAFE

OYO HOUSE

COLIBRI MIGAS

XU XIAN

LOTUS GARDEN PHOTOS: JEN LEUNG AND TOM O'MALLEY

ow about a game of Twenty Questions? Here goes. Is it an animal? (Yes.) Can you pet it? (No.) Is it larger than a shoebox? (Hell yes.) Is it round? (Not as round as you’ll be.) Erm, is it the Butcher’s Bastard? Bingo! Sanlitun’s newest steakhouse grills the only hamburger in the galaxy with a discernable gravitational field. We almost had to pluck our French fries out of orbit. Frankly, the Butcher ’s Bastard (RMB 238) is not just a burger. It’s as big as a toddler. It’s practically sentient. It deserves to be upper-case, like God. It is Burger. The ingredients read lik e a shopping list for a family barbecue: two kilos of Australian chuck steak, 600g of bread, two lettuces, a cucumber, two onions, two tomatoes, bacon, eggs, and enough sauce to paint a child’s bedroom. Finish it and you win RMB 1,000 and your

CAULIFLOWER, BACON, QUAIL EGG AND GRAPE SALAD

CHEF’S SELECTION

DANIEL URDANETA

CHEF AND OWNER, MOSTO AND MODO

eijing is a land far away from the sunny skies of Venezuela, the homeland of Daniel Urdaneta. Daniel began his culinary adventures in Caracas, then moved to Miami and later Barcelona to further his skills. He arrived here in 2006. After a stint at SALT, Daniel opened the award-winning Mosto in 2008, following it up with Modo earlier this year. Though he’s a busy man, we found that Daniel is never too busy to dish about food. SPECIAL OCCASION Maison Boulud For me, the kitchen demands lots of time, so whenever I can get away and spend some time with my family or to celebrate special occasions l usually go to Maison Boulud. I enjoy the terrines that Chef Brian makes.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF DANIEL URDANETA

QUICK BITE Bocata My work is all about quick bites! People think I’m always eating elaborate food. The irony is that when I’m cooking, the pace at the kitchen is so rapid and the night goes by so fast that I rarely eat a full meal at the restaurants. So when a midnight snack calls, I go to Bocata. It’s really close to Mosto and Modo, and they are open until midnight. Go for the grilled chicken sandwich! It never disappoints. FAVORITE CHINESE Duck de Chine The best Chinese food for me are the meals I enjoy with my kitchen staff in between services. These meals are simple, tasty and full of traditional Chinese ingredients. We all eat

together and share about our lives – comfort food at its best. When I’m in the mood for a more delicate treat, I like Duck du Chine. I love the Peking duck there and the other dishes on the menu are great as well. GUILTY PLEASURE Awfully Chocolate I think their chocolate cake is the textbook description of a guilty pleasure: It’s simply good, rich and creamy chocolate. I eat Awfully Chocolate cake only on special occasions, like my two-year-old son Andres’ birthday. (I actually would eat it everyday – however, I would get in big trouble with my wife.) BEST VALUE Hatsune Whenever I find a place that offers consistently good food, a great environment and friendly staff, I know I’ve found great value. Hatsune is that place for me. Even though I don’t eat a lot of sushi, I like other items such as rice bowls and tempura. TASTE OF HOME As a Venezuelan, nothing hits home like a good arepa, which is a round and thick warm corn bread with different fillings like chicken and avocado paste, or eggs, ham and cheese – basically anything found in your fridge. And there is nothing like my wife Veronica’s homemade arepas – I know I must have done something good whenever I wake up to arepas. For venue details, see Director y, starting p71.

NOVEMBER 2010

FEATURE

LEARNING FROM A MASTER THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF RICE-WINE YOGURT by Emily Young

NOVEMBER 2010

discuss his art and the joys of making a traditional Beijing snack in these modern times. What brought you to this business? I first fell in love with the snow-white, delicate and fragrant nailao when I was 24. I learned how to make it from the 78-year-old Mr. Zuo, who learned from imperial chefs. After 20 years of working abroad, I earned enough money to return to Beijing. I tried the nailao around town, and it all let me down. Since I wasn’t concerned about money anymore, I wanted to do something interesting. Why not bring back traditional nailao and help people experience it? So I seized the chance to start a nailao revival, with attitude. What was the taste that you were trying to recreate? When I was young, nailao shops were called laofang (酪坊). It was 2 mao then, and 4 kuai when I started my business in 2005. Now, it’s 10 kuai a bowl. Traditional nailao is made from simple ingredients: just milk, rice wine and sugar. Light and clear. It’s very fragile and a bit watery, which is proof there are no additives. The super-thick and fragrant version sold nowadays almost cannot be regarded as nailao. They use coagulating agents and powders to enhance the fragrance of milk – these additions may taste good, but it blinds people to the charms of traditional nailao. You can also tell non-traditional nailao by looking at the surface when you spoon it up; the broken part shouldn’t seem like yogurt or pudding. It should have subtle natural cracks. How was nailao baked when ovens were not used in traditional Chinese cooking? They were baked in pine barrels, inside which are two levels of

circular racks. Each level can hold 10 bowls of nailao. It was heated by putting hot – but not flaming – charcoal into a brazier, which was placed on the bottom of the barrel. It took about four hours to bake a barrel (20 bowls) of nailao. What makes your product special? Firstly, the milk – I had a great milk source, the Demao Dairy Farm. Luckily, I was able to get fresh unprocessed milk from them (without pasteurization or removal of milk fats) daily, and I could start making nailao around 9pm. Secondly, the rice wine – I made it myself, which takes about three months. Rice wine can only be made well in a sterile environment, so I had to wear three layers of gloves to clean utensils in a special room, where I also stored all the jars for brewing wine. What do you do with leftover nailao? There are never leftovers – I always sold out. My customers are usually regulars, most of whom are female or elderly. Two years ago, an old Taiwanese lady came into my shop to thank me. Originally a Beijinger, she moved to Taiwan in the ’40s. She returned to Beijing for a visit, and while dining out she suddenly thought of nailao. She asked where she could find it, and the waiters recommended my shop, Wenzhu. Her daughter ran over and brought back a bowl to the restaurant. The lady was impressed – she just couldn’t believe it, because the flavor was the same as she had in childhood. It brought back good memories. She came to Wenzhu personally to meet me, and to thank me for preserving the tradition of nailao.

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU AND JEN LEUNG

f you hear a Beijinger mention “nailao” (奶酪), they could be talking about Westernstyle cheese. But it’s just as likely that they’re referring to a beloved Beijing imperial dessert – gongting nailao (宫廷奶酪), or rice-wine yogurt. Brilliant white, with a texture between soft tofu and yogurt, this delicate substance has milky notes and a hint of tartness; its rice wine flavor lingers on the tongue. It was initially praised in Tang and Song dynasty poetry, made in Qing dynasty imperial kitchens, and later became a common folk snack. Until recently, Beijing nailao was dominated by four famous brands: Nailao Wei (奶酪魏), Sanyuan Meiyuan (三元梅园), Wenyu (文宇) and Wenzhu (文竹). Nailao Wei was founded by Wei Hongchen in 1888, who got the secret nailao recipe from the Qing imperial kitchen. His shop was originally located on Menkuang Hutong in Qianmen, and the franchise’s five shops are now run by the family’s third and fourth generations. Sanyuan Meiyuan has more than 50 chain stores serving a wide selection of flavors. Meanwhile, the smaller kings of nailao got started this decade. Wenyu Nailao on Nanluogu Xiang has an eternally massive queue; Wenzhu Nailao was located in Di’anmen Xidajie and built up a loyal following among locals, especially the elderly and serious foodies. Much to everyone’s surprise, Wenzhu closed last year due to rent increases, despite good business and a growing reputation. One year later, 53-yearold owner Gao Zhenghua is still searching for a new location to continue the tradition. His shop was less famous than the others, but he insists that he is the only one who still makes nailao according to the traditional recipe. This master took time to

FOOD HERO

MICHAEL CRAIN CHI FAN FOR CHARITY ORGANIZER

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU

ast year, this former chief of staff to the US ambassador to China launched a charity event with an appealingly straightforward concept and managed to raise RMB 100,000 for his efforts. This year, with involvement from more than two dozen of Beijing’s most highly regarded restaurants, including Maison Boulud and Bei, Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) again offers Beijingers a rare chance to make a difference simply by dining with old and new friends. Michael chatted with us recently about the event.

which works on educational projects for rural Chinese women.

What were the highlights of last year’s Chi Fan for Charity? Oden [now Iron Chef ] was a standout success, as the venue and host were so popular and attracted so much interest that the restaurant ended up donating the whole restaurant rather than just a single table. And one example of a “celebrity host” being extremely successful was the table hosted at Capital M by art critic Karen Smith and her husband, photographer H.S. Liu. Several people How was Chi Fan for Charity who had been hoping to meet them conceived? The idea of having got a seat at their table. The guests dinner with friends apparently had for a good cause “PEOPLE CAN BID FOR lots of experience d e ve l o p e d a f te r with the Beijing A TABLE HOSTED BY A art scene and so conversations with friends in the BEIJING PERSONALITY” much in common restaurant business. with both hosts The format is simple: High-end, wellthat they never even made it to the regarded and popular restaurants after-party. donate a table for ten with food and wine. CFFC sells seats to the What are you looking forward table and all the proceeds go to to most about this year’s event? charity. We added the angle of Representatives from all three of the having a “celebrity host” for each beneficiaries will serve as celebrity table, so that people can bid for a table hosts. In addition, all of our table hosted by a Beijing personality, most popular hosts are coming back, adding a compelling social aspect to including CCTV anchor and UNAIDS the concept. Ambassador James Chau, Tibetan princess Yabshi Pan Rinzinwagmo, What charities does the event Karen Smith & H.S. Liu, restaurateur benefit? Last year all of the money Alan Wong [whose venue, Hatsune, we raised went to the Dandelion will be hosting the after-party], and School, which serves children of film director Chen Daming. I know migrant workers. This year, we’re a great time will be had by all and donating to two other charities as well: I’m looking forward to seeing it all Prevention Through Education, the come together. HIV/AIDS education and awareness organization, and Rural Women, Register at www.chifanforcharity.org.

NOVEMBER 2010

GRAPE PRESS

IS THE FUTURE RED? WINES FROM CHINA by Edward Ragg

nternational journalists at times get “the wine bug” when it comes to China, talking up the country’s potential either as a source of new consumers or as a producer of wine. In fact, only ten percent of China’s planted vines are used for wine production; the rest are table grapes. To meet demand, China blends many of its wines with bulk imports from other countries, although this won’t be identified on the label. China’s overreliance on Cabernet Sauvignon, a late-ripening grape illsuited to its climates, is an historical accident. Although many Chinese consumers love to drink red, white grapes such as Chardonnay, Riesling or Muscat are much more appropriate for the climate, whether in the maritime regions (e.g. Tianjin, coastal Shandong), the continental zones (e.g. Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Xinjiang, Ningxia) or at high elevation in subtropical spots (e.g. Yunnan). If China could become a producer of sparkling wines and aromatic whites, then it might have more of a future as a quality wine producer. But viticulture here is years behind international standards. Having said that, there are some good wines and this month’s selections are all from reliable producers. All use Chinese grapes only.

ONE TO QUAFF 2008 Helan Mountain Premium Collection Riesling, Ningxia RMB 88 (Pernod Ricard) Available at Jianguo Hotel, China World Summit Wing Light-green in color with attractive green apple fruit. Off-dry on the palate with Riesling’s trademark zesty high acidity. ONE TO DRINK 2008 Grace Vineyard Premium Chardonay, Shanxi RMB 118 (Torres China) Available at Jenny Lou’s, April Gourmet A lighter vintage, but highly drinkable. Medium-gold in color, the nose has lemon citrus and peach with pleasant French oak supported by refreshing medium acidity. ONE TO SAVOR 2008 Silver Heights Family Reserve, Ningxia RMB 239 (Torres China) Available at www.everwines.com Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine from Bordeaux-trained Emma Gao is promising. Dark purple-red in color, the nose has attractive cassis, ber r y fruits and American oak complemented by bright medium acidity and medium-high tannins.

Edward Ragg is co-founder, with Fongyee Walker, of Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting, Beijing’s leading independent wine consultancy and education service (www.longfengwines.com). They write for the world’s wine magazines and several publications in China.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE SUPPLIERS

NOVEMBER 2010

HOME COMFORTS

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BETTER THAN CAKE by Joel Shuchat

o you bought an oven and you want to show off to all your Chinese friends? Don’t even try making a cake – you’ll never come close to the culinary excellence of a Chinese bakery’s birthday cake, so why bother? Besides, no one ever has enough dairy-free cream or canned fruit lying around their homes anyway. Instead, make the richest, softest and most buttery chocolate chunk cookies that any cookie lover has ever sunk their teeth into.

PHOTOS: SUI

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups all-purpose flour 180g (about one bar) high-quality dark chocolate 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1. Preheat the oven to 180° Celsius. 2. Melt the butter on low heat. In a separate bowl, mix the salt and baking soda into the flour and set aside. Chop the chocolate into small chunks and set aside. 3. Beat the sugar and melted butter until well-blended and fluffy, then add the vanilla extract and eggs and continue beating until the color becomes significantly paler than when originally combined. 4. Gradually combine the flour

into the wet mixture until evenly blended, then fold in the chocolate chunks. 5. Quickly make cookie dough balls with the palms of your hands – each should be roughly the size of a golf ball. Place 4cm apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. 6. Bake for roughly 15 minutes. Let the cookies cool before removing them from the baking sheet. You don’t have to rush to eat these cookies – they stay soft for days! Notes • Baking time will vary by oven, so watch to make sure they don’t burn (or are undercooked). Always err on the side of less baking time as cookies harden once cooled. • Our pick for high-grade baking chocolate is the 72% dark chocolate available at some Russion shops adjacent to the Russian embassy; at RMB 26 for 250g, it’s quite a find. Joel Shuchat is head chef at The Hutong cooking school (www.thehutong.com) and general manager of The Orchid (www.theorchidbeijing.com).

NOVEMBER 2010

GOOD FOR YOU

RAW FOOD REVEALED by Jennifer McClelland

s Beijingers become increasingly aware of the need for organic, sustainable and locally grown produce, a growing number are turning to a lifestyle based on the eating of more fresh, ripe, raw and nutritious plant-based foods. Eating fresh, “living” foods can help make you feel alive and vibrant after a meal, instead of sleepy and sluggish. This is because raw fruits,

vegetables, nuts and seeds in their uncooked and unprocessed state preserve vitamins, minerals and enzymes that prevent diseases as well as promote longevity and weight management. For example, fresh fruit is loaded with fiber and detoxifies the body of pollutants consumed daily through food, water and air. All the vibrant colors in fresh fruits and vegetables are indicators of the

chlorophyll and antioxidants that help fight free radicals and radiation. While the raw food movement is still relatively new, there are now classes that can teach Beijingers the culinary art of turning raw natural foods into tasty smoothies, soups, appetizers, entrées and desserts. A common misconception is that raw cuisine consists only of cold dishes. While there is a place for cold smoothies and chilled soups, foods eaten at room temperature are the best for digestion as the body does not expend extra energy to warm (or cool) the food. In addition, “raw ” does not always mean uncooked. Instead of frying or baking at high temperatures, “gentle cooking” methods are used to protect the ingredients’ nutritional integrity. One popular method involves the use of a food dehydrator, whose action mimics sun-drying. Pizza can be gently baked in a food dehydrator with a crust made from nut and seed flours. Raw vegan burgers can be made from a nut base along with fresh spices and herbs that make it taste much like a traditional beef burger. The main rule for gentle cooking is simple – you just need to keep temperatures at 48°C (118°F) or below to preserve the food’s enzymes. Becoming a raw foodist involves not just eating healthier, but also a change in lifestyle. There are a number of new cooking methods to learn and new ingredients to master as substitutes for traditional ones. If that sounds daunting, keep in mind that there’s no need to go completely raw overnight. For anyone eating a Standard American Diet, which consists mainly of white flour, white sugar and cooked oils, adding something “alive” (such as a salad or fruit smoothie) to each meal is one simple step towards better health. Jennifer McClelland is a raw gourmet chef and private instructor. See www.jennifermcclelland.com and www.worldhealthstore.com.cn for details.

BAD FOR YOU

FRIES WITH THAT? by Tom O’Malley

NOVEMBER 2010

The Vineyard, “chips” at Fish Nation, and stackable “jenga fries” at The Stumble Inn. As for “topped” fries, Beijing now boasts Canadian poutine ( The Box), joining the chili fries at Let’s Burger and Nathan’s Famous and other messy excesses I can’t even bring myself

to list. I believe that just leaves the “waffle-cut” unaccounted for, which is getting into thick crisp territory anyways. In conclusion, with this plethora of deep-fried potato options, we’re none of us getting any thinner. Oh, and if I’ve missed any, think first what that says about you, not me.

PHOTOS: JEN LEUNG

t’s an abiding myth that Venetian peddler Marco Polo introduced Chinese noodles to Italy, from which some 350 types of pasta derive today. A less abiding myth tells the story of Private Ronnie O’Beese, a portly regimental cook attached to the 501st in Belgium during WWII. So enamored was he with the frietkot, the ubiquitous “fries shacks” found in every Belgian town, he smuggled a couple of portions back to the US, safely wrapped in a spare pair of regulation underpants. From this inauspicious beginning was born the French fry (geography wasn’t Ronnie’s strongpoint). Like pasta, it blossomed into myriad shapes and styles. Unlike pasta, it takes years off your life. All of which spud-foolery got me thinking: Do we have all the French fry varietals accounted for in Beijing? McDonald’s junkies were all atwitter over the new curly fries, but before you press speed-dial for home delivery, that promo is over for now and we’re back to the classic cut. Further research reveals shoestring fries at Union Bar & Grill and Flamme, steak-cut at Fatburger, crinkle-cut at

WOKIPEDIA

G IS FOR … … gan 干 n. dried or compressed food, usually chewy and condensed with flavor. O f ten follows the name of an ingredient, e.g. doufu gan (豆腐干 pressed tofu), sun gan (笋干 dried bamboo shoots) adj. dry, without water or moisture. Usually precedes the name of an ingredient, e.g. gan lajiao (干辣椒 a smoky or sun-dried red chilli common in Sichuan, Hunan, Yunnan and Guizhou). adv. describing the result of a cooking process. Precedes a cooking verb, e.g. ganbian (干煸 to keep frying ingredients in oil until they are dried out, even a little burnt) ... gezhi he 咯吱盒 This crunchy snack – made from mung bean, soy bean flour, eggs and five-spice powder – crackles in the

CRACKLY GEZHI HE

mouth, hence the name. The dough is rolled out into a sheet, rolled up, cut into small chunks and then deep-fried golden in vegetable oil. An upscale version, fried with duck fat, is sold at Quanjude’s Qianmen branch. ... guanchang 灌肠 Literally meaning “filled sausage,” this old Beijing snack comes in two types. One is a true sausage, filled with minced pork, clove, cardamom, red yeast rice and other seasonings; it originated in the Ming dynasty but nowadays is almost extinct. The sur vivor, which thrives in snack shops, is vegetarian starch, pan-fried with lard and served with a salty garlic dipping sauce. If you are fond of French fries, you’ll think guanchang are great.

YOUR CALL READER REVIEWS FROM THEBEIJINGER.COM Nola American baixue: Every time I’ve eaten there, the food has been fantastic and the service very good. There’s really nothing I can’t recommend after trying a large selection of the dishes. And each time I visit, there are more new items. Even better, the dishes have a subtle twist or variation that adds flavor and interest to the dining experience.

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Luga’s Banh Mi Vietnamese GAFENCU: Very disappointed with the food and the service. We waited at least 45 minutes for a sandwich, another 20 minutes for the barbecue chicken & beef and it was already cold. The pineapple juice also tasted like sugar water, the barbecue was too salty, and there was no pate in the sandwich . . . A total regret!

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NOVEMBER 2010

BACK FOR MORE

OLDIE BUT GOODIE FRENCH

BRASSERIE FLO 北京福楼餐厅 Daily 11am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Rainbow Plaza, 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District (6595 5135) 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场2层

he giant red neon “Flo” is straight out of the Moulin Rouge, with white columns and the sprawling colonial terrace only adding to the kitsch. While I do enjoy my share of over-the-top decor, I came to Flo because its recent 11th anniversary made me curious about one of Beijing’s oldest French restaurants. Once inside, my hopes shot up. The old-fashioned leather chairs, a hushed atmosphere and walls lined with awards were all good omens. Were those awards justified? The goose liver terrine was smoothly exquisite, rich and mellow, spiked liberally with liquor. The onion soup (RMB 48) was ripe with red wine and accented with a sharp Emmenthal. Likewise, the black pepper sauce for the oh-so-tender tenderloin was generous in wine and butter. Tart and superb, the steak tartare was well-doused with Worchester and Tabasco. All signs pointed to a

fantastic bistro. But a central joy of a brasserie (the French equivalent of a pub) are the potatoes. Half of the magic of steak tartare lies in scooping up raw meat with crisp fries. Flo’s fries tasted of the supermarket freezer section, with some so dry I wondered just how long ago they were flash-frozen. The steak came with a slightly undercooked block of potato that pleaded – no, begged – for salt. Although the profiteroles were disappointingly chewy, the ile flotant (“floating island”) was a dreamy concoction of a luscious caramel and cream cold soup, topped with clouds of slippery meringue (RMB 49). The verdict? Flo is a haven from the sleek European restaurants that now dominate the scene, maintaining old-school charm with unobtrusively elegant service. The mains are classic and thoroughly enjoyable. Now, if only they could figure out how to cook a potato. Jen Leung

STILL SERVING UP A SUPER STEAK TARTARE

ALLEYWAY GOURMET

A NEW WAY TO GET TIPSY FERMENTED DUCK EGGS by Emily Young

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eggs and the most awful: feathered eggs. I thought my taste buds had sampled nearly every weird flavor of egg out there. Recently, though, when I entered my beloved Daoxiangcun (a Chinese bakery chain) to see if they had launched any new products recently, something strange and ovoid caught my eye. Atop the showcase of the usual local floury sweets was a transparent

saltier than sea water, and full of the fragrance of rice wine. In my opinion, the best way to enjoy it is to scoop a bit out of its soft envelope, and then stir it into porridge. If you must eat it “plain,” try to enlist about six friends to share, or else you’ll consume a week ’s wor th of sodium and probably get tipsy from the concentrated wine. Make sure you make it to the egg yolk, though, which looks like solid sunshine, is soft like a mousse, and tastes sweet. Try it out – it’s an acquired taste, but you just might develop a love for it. Try it: Daoxiangcun. Daily 8am7.30pm. 49 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District 稻香村, 海淀区中关村大街49号

PHOTOS: EMILY YOUNG

ay attention: I’m going to tell you about an egg you’ve never ever seen before. It’s called zaodan (糟蛋). Zao refers to rice wine and dan means eggs. Hence, eggs fermented in rice wine. As an adventurous eater, I’ve tried everything from snowflakepatterned centur y eggs (aka “thousand-year-old eggs”) to doubleyolk salted eggs, marinated runny

plastic jar containing huge, gray, shining eggs half-immersed in a suspicious brown liquid. I scanned the label on the jar: “Ingredients: Duck eggs, rice wine and salt. Preparation time: 4 months. Cost: RMB 6. Origin: Pinghu (平湖), Zhejiang. Serving suggestion: Puncture, tear and eat.” What a discovery! I bought one immediately and ran home to sample it. It felt soft to the touch, like a waterfilled balloon – there was no protective eggshell left, as it had fallen apart during the months of being steeped in rice wine. The only thing holding this egg together was the thin layer of translucent membrane. After I punctured the membrane, the pungent fermented egg white (now brown) oozed out, with a texture like yogurt. It was much

+ BARS CLUBS WEE DRAMS

FIRST ROUNDS A tale of two bar legends unfolded this past month. John Harkness, the man who established the Goose ‘n’ Duck, has taken over Frank’s Place in Lido and renamed it Johnny Duck’s. If you know Harkness’ form, yo u’ l l b e p re p a re d fo r a s p o r tfriendly vibe. Johnny Duck’s will be open around the clock, with a new menu and lower prices than Frank’s. Harkness is dedicating part of Johnny Duck’s as a Frank’s Place “tribute” space. For now, that brings the 20-year story of “Beijing’s first bar that wasn’t inside a hotel” to a close. Not that we’d bet against a Frank’s revival sometime, somewhere. Speaking of legends, Kro is returning with the new Kro’s Nest on Xiaoyun Lu. Aside from the pizza, there’s a bar space, with happy hours and other nightlife-style shenanigans planned. A late November opening is expected. Stylish cafe -lounge Hercules has opened in the Tongli space formerly used by White Rabbit. They serve quality sandwiches – goodbye, Panino Teca – and the venue should appeal to design-conscious drinkers. The buyone-get-one-free happy hour (daily 4-8pm) will keep everyone happy.

GETTING CARTER: HOUSE PIONEER DERRICK IS ON HIS WAY TO BEIJING

TALKING PINTS

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hibernation with a mate, others seek the safety of a group and a single warm location in which to congregate. Before you settle down for the cold months in your usual standby hangouts, explore a few new spots like Johnny Duck’s, Enoterra and Kura Kura. O b s e r v a t i o n s o f N ove m b e r behavior reveal distinct sedentary tendencies in the majority of species. Drinking and grazing are favored activities. Many display a reluctance to move with any vigor; only a few are inclined towards dancing-type movements. Those prone to dancing have seen many of their natural habitats destroyed in 2010. Their hunt for sustainable dancing venues continues. This month tests the potential of pastures like Link Star, School and Siif, but most promising i s The House’s re t u r n . N e w l y renovated, the Gongti venue will

World City club Link Star holds its grand opening party on Nov 12.

TWEAKS

IAIN SHAW IS DISPLAYING NATURALIST TENDENCIES ovember is typically a month of relative calm in Beijing’s nightlife ecosystem. Exhausted by a hectic few months of partying, many of the worker bees who make things happen – the promoters – use the month as a take-a-breather moment. After all, they need to recharge their batteries for the year-end sprint of Christmas and New Year parties. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on, just less of it. Look out for Chicago house pioneer Derrick Carter on November 26, DJ Slide’s debut No Go Die party on November 6, and the Cosmo party on November 27. For most of Beijing’s wildlife, mating is a 365-days-a-year preoccupation, but with the peak season over, the summer’s eager bar-hoppers adopt slightly more conservative patterns of behavior. As some species retreat into

Former Pomegranate manager Pat Walsh has opened his own bar, The Green Cap, on Laiguangying Donglu. Look out for a review next month.

offer shelter for Beijing’s dancing creatures in the months ahead – and may even be a viable long-term settlement for electronic cultures. Finally, we ought not to forget the nightlife conservationists fighting to protect Beijing from fur ther environmental degradation. Case in point this month is Mao Mao Chong. Startled by reports highlighting the severity of water shortages in northern China, the owners of the Banchang Hutong bar have taken it upon themselves to use less water. How? By washing fewer glasses – at least on Thursdays. Stop by for one of their mules or mojitos, and if you bring your glass back for a straight refill, your second drink will cost you just RMB 20. Together, we may yet save the endlessly fascinating world of Beijing nightlife and the strange, elusive cultures it supports.

El Nido was one of this summer’s big hits, but without any indoor seating, many doubted the Andingmen bar’s ability to endure the winter. They’ve n ow k n o c k e d t h ro u g h t h e w a l l dividing the two rooms, creating space for around 15 customers to sit down. Also, they’ve added extra fridges – the owners want to expand on what’s already among Beijing’s best collections of beer. Cheers to that. Kokomo is another bar that has never been half as popular in winter as in summer. The Tongli bar’s owners are trying to solve their seasonal conundrum by giving the bar’s indoor section a new look. Renovations are under way, with a late -November relaunch expected. In the meantime, the terrace is now covered over, so you can pop up for a drink.

LAST ORDERS Phil’s Pub opened earlier this year amidst much reminiscing over Phil’s original bar on Sanlitun South Street. The new bar never garnered quite the same sort of regular crowd, and has closed its doors by Ritan Park North Gate.

NOVEMBER 2010

WHAT’S NEW BARS & CLUBS

COLLAGE 客来之 Daily 3pm-late. 1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (5907 8432) 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店1层

For owner George Friddle, Collage is a labor of love. It’s a place where he can relax in the evenings – he has a regular day job – and enjoy live jazz with customers and friends. The central bar divides the room in two, leaving an intimate space near the stage for those who want to get up close, and seating at the back where the onstage action is of secondary interest. Bands play most nights, but the bar also shows live sports and DVD reruns of recent college football matches. Drinks average RMB 25-50, with a solid beer selection and all the cocktails you could want. Large windows give the bar an attractive nighttime ambiance, and the terrace will be worth a look next spring. Another feather in the cap for Lido’s bar scene. Iain Shaw Good for: Jazz fans, Lido residents Also try: East Shore Live Jazz Cafe, Centro

SOLID GROUND ENOTERRA Daily 10am-2am. D405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (6587 1578) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园D405室

Enoteca has said goodbye to The Place and relocated to this winning spot at Nali Patio. Issues with name registration have compelled a name change, but the innovations don’t end there. For a start, Enoterra actually has a bathroom. With the more upscale locale also comes a trendier look courtesy of Kupa Studios, whose portfolio includes Mosto, Modo and Apothecary. Where the old Enoteca had a certain cafe vibe, this highceilinged, stylishly lit space is more defiantly a big-city wine bar. Those wedded to ordering by the glass have a rotating crop of ten wines (RMB 45-59) and one champagne (RMB 109) to choose from (two-for-one during happy hour, 4-7pm

daily). There’s also good value in ordering a bottle, with numerous wines in the RMB 98-140 range. Categorized broadly by taste, the wine list is navigable for amateurs while giving wellversed wine drinkers ample avenue for deeper explorations. As is often the way at Nali Patio, there’s a “tapas” list, though at Enoterra that means snacks to accompany your wine as opposed to Spanish cuisine. Brunch is served 10am-4pm on weekends, and the popular Friday Wine Fever continues. Iain Shaw Good for: Couples, wine lovers Also try: Modo, Palette Vino

KURA KURA 藏藏 Daily 10.30am-1am. Unit 1-101, 29 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6415 1550) 朝阳区三里屯路29号楼1-101

Good for: A quiet cocktail, whiskey Also try: Ichikura, Twilight

NOVEMBER 2010

Daily 11.30am-2.30am. 1/F, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6590 3690) 朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店1层

Yan Club carries many of the hallmarks of a hotel bar. Firstly, it’s in a hotel. It has the look, with contrasting design elements – leather seats, dangling beads, glowing panels of light – creating the requisite “contemporary” elegance. The otherwise enjoyable house band even throws in the odd rendition of “Moon River.” However, Yan is actually managed independently of the Kunlun, and it’s possible to forget you’re in a hotel here. The drinks are good and strong – most are around RMB 40-80 – and the 15 percent service charge is waived after 8pm. Girls drink for free from 9pmmidnight on Wednesdays. There are numerous private lounges, but best of all is the garden, which will be ideal for events next summer. Of all this month’s new bars, this is the one you’re most likely to get married at. Iain Shaw Good for: Weddings, other outdoor events Also try: China Bar, Lan Club

PHOTOS: SUI AND COURTESY OF YAN CLUB

Fans of Ichikura should take a moment’s pause before visiting this tiny new bar from the same stable. Ask yourself what you like about the original. If it’s Ichikura’s stately decor and hushed ambiance, Kura Kura’s funky red-and-white color scheme may be a little too “modern” for you. Is it the reliably high standard of the cocktails? Kura Kura should satisfy, though you might want to allow time for the new bar to get fully up to speed. The current cocktail list (average drink RMB 50-60) is classical rather than innovative – the Moscow Mule, made with ginger-infused vodka, is a winner. If you drink whiskey and know what you like, the generous pours are worth the average RMB 80 investment. Ichikura haters (you philistines) may even enjoy Kura Kura simply for its central location, friendly crowd and more relaxed feel. If you want Ichikura, go there. If you’re ready for something different, Kura Kura deserves a look. Iain Shaw

YAN CLUB

BAR OF THE MONTH

DESTINATION A recent reworking has given this ever-popular “niche” club a number of new themed rooms, but the basic concept remains: Destination is still Beijing’s principal marketplace for clubbers trading in pink currencies. The style Rabbit’s warren of themed rooms

in, everything from Lady Gaga to low-lying house beats Go to Meet new friends (males), avoid being hit on (females) Drink One of the amorously named special cocktails (RMB 35-50) – try the Hot Stud

The punters Fr i e n d l y. D i s t i n c t l y l a c k i n g i n Y chromosomes

Most likely celebrity customer Ricky Martin

The music Depending which room you’re

If you like Destination, you’ll probably like … Mesh, d lounge

GIVE US A MINUTE ...

DJ SLIDE

BREAKING BEATS ALL OVER BEIJING by Iain Shaw

D PHOTOS: SUI AND COURTESY OF DJ SLIDE

J Slide’s No Go Die podcast (www.nogodie.com) has become a monthly party. The British-born DJ promises a mashup of styles like Beijing has never heard before. What’s No Go Die? A break from the norm. The genre is “broken beats,” a deliberately ambiguous term encompassing everything from raw afrobeat to the funkier end of dubstep. I want people to go home feeling they’ve heard at least one track that they love and have to hear more of. Why do we need No Go Die?

Beijing’s dance scene is a little stagnant and formulaic. I like some of it, but do I go home inspired by hearing eight hours of tech house or minimal? Nope. Give us a three-track sampler. “Get A Move On” by Mr. Scruff, “I Can See It In Your Face” by Pretty Lights, and “Nigeria What?” by Debruit. Or you could just grab this month’s podcast. In three words, No Go Die is ... Cheekily danceable rhythms. The first No Go Die party takes place on Nov 6 at Siif.

NOVEMBER 2010

PARTY LIKE A ...

LAST BARS STANDING BEIJING’S NIGHTLIFE SURVIVORS

by Jim Boyce iven unreliable landlords, re-zoning regulations and transforming tastes, the average Beijing bar might seem lucky to survive one year, let alone fifteen, in the same spot. Even venerable long-timers like the

Goose ‘n’ Duck, Maggie’s, Nashville and The Tree (formerly The Hidden Tree) have packed their kegs and moved at least once. But some spots have remained rooted for over a decade and a half. Here are ten of them.

Mid/late-1990s

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Jazz-Ya (1995) In her mid-1990s memoir Foreign Babes in Beijing, Rachel DeWoskin described Jazz-Ya as a “Japanese bar [with] cocktails with paper umbrellas in them.” This Nali Mall spot has since undergone renovations but retains that Japanese theme, especially in terms of food, and offers decent drinks – try the Long Island Iced Tea.

Pig & Thistle (at least 1992) First called Pig & Whistle, renamed Pig & Thistle for legal reasons, and known to some simply as The Pig, it was described by the China Daily Entertainment Guide in 1992 as a “typical English pub” and listed alongside long-gone spots like Aladdin’s Hideaway and Hollywood East. Today it might be called “Maggie’s Lite,” with its crowd of women of a singular profession and businessmen seeking “joint ventures.”

Maxim’s de Paris (1983) In its heyday, Pierre Cardin’s flagship restaurant ser ved not only as a French restaurant, but also as the city’s see-and-be-seen spot, drawing guests such as Elizabeth Taylor, Oliver Stone and Zhang Yimou, and hosting everything from fashion shows to per formances by rocker Cui Jian. The glory days are gone, but the original venue remains, and Cardin has since opened a second Maxim’s in Solana.

Mexican Wave (1990) More beer den than burrito joint when it opened 20 years ago, shortly after Frank’s Place had kick-started the non-hotel bar scene. (A small private bar called AAA had opened before Frank’s. The foreign media went wild; the authorities responded by shutting it down.) Once described as “heaving,” Mexican Wave now offers a laidback spot for beer and grub.

Charlie’s (1982) During the 1980s, deals and drinks mixed as the Jianguo Hotel and its bar, Charlie’s, served as both office and bar for expat businesspeople. I n China Guide (1987), Arne de Keijzer described the hotel as “the first foreign place in China where local commissars and businessmen were allowed to come and be entertained.” The hotel apparently also had the city’s first fax machine. Grab a drink, chat with the staff, and imagine Charlie’s as the business hub it once was.

The Bell Bar (pre-1980) Before security became a major concern for embassies and before hotel bars opened in the early 1980s, this British Embassy watering hole dating to the 1960s ranked as the place to drink for expatriates. (Brits and booze: What are the odds?) Four decades on, the bell, beer and bar remain, hosting everything from pool parties to darts tournaments. Nowadays, though, The Bell Bar is a private members’ club – you’ll need to be on the guest list to get past the gate.

Club Bar (1994) Captains of industry and their crews have drained many a bottle and smoked many a cigar in this narrow 50th-floor bar in the membershipbased Capital Club. You’ll need an invite to enjoy this high-flying Maizidian spot. The view is so good, patrons claimed they could see the Olympic torch flare as it was lit during the opening ceremony in 2008. Nightman (1994) Billing itself as disco, bar and KTV, Nightman has long been a part of the nightlife scene, though where it once was a top draw among expatriates, it now draws a primarily local crowd.

Friendship Hotel Beer Garden (1950s) This massive operation used to house “foreign experts” like those working at state media like CCTV and Xinhua. The beer garden is no doubt haunted by the ghosts of thousands of beers, drinks and tales told in Chinglish. It remains a place to grab a plastic chair, chill with some drinks and perhaps even end up talking to one of the old-timers still lurking about. For venue addresses, see Directory.

Hard Rock Cafe (1994) Blues legend B.B. King played at the opening party 16 years ago, and the souvenir shop has pumped out T-shirts to tourists ever since. Visitors can expect live music, decent pub grub, pricey drinks and plenty of guitars-on-the-walls memorabilia at this two-floor, 1,500sqm venue.

PHOTO: JOEY GUO

NOVEMBER 2010

CLUBHOUSE What’s with the whole chicken/ egg theme? Once we had the name, it was time for the artists to get to work. They developed the chicken logo, and from there it was obvious to add a fun, creative look. That’s where the “egg” seats came in.

CRUMBS OF COMFORT S.O.S. PROMOTER AND MIGAS MAN JORGE FAUS DIEGO by Iain Shaw

crucial of questions: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Why the name “Migas”? The word “migas” translates as “crumbs.” Migas is a restaurant where people will leave happy and full; hopefully they’ll just leave some crumbs behind.

Why not open a club? A club is OK, so the food looks great. But a different type of business, and what do you have for those who Beijing’s nightlife scene is unsurvive on a liquid diet? Right now predictable. With a restaurant/ at the terrace we have a selection of l o u n g e, yo u c a n offer a more classic cocktails, and downstairs we personal touch. have an extensive choice of around 70 wines, the Wi l l S . O. S . b e majority being doing parties “DOES A FATHER PICK Spanish. We’re at Migas? S.O.S. BETWEEN ONE CHILD planning on addis managing the ing some special music, offering AND THE OTHER?” “Migas” cocktails different ambiin the near future. ances at the restaurant and on the terrace. We have a resident DJ, NassAny particular cocktails we should dak. S.O.S. will play a part in some of try? The special cocktails will be the events. arriving with the cold. We have some surprises in store ... Don’t you worry you’ll have to choose between Migas and S.O.S. Away from Migas, how’s it going sooner or later? Does a father pick with Science of Sounds? It’s gobetween one child and the other? ing great. We’re pretty happy with I believe both projects will make it how the parties went this year. We to university! were planning to continue with the monthly parties in Lantern, S.O.S presents Jonas Kopp on Nov 26. but obviously it’s closed now. That

PHOTO: SUI

lubbers may know Jorge Faus Diego as one of the people behind Science of Sounds. As one of the owners of Migas, he’s now also in the restaurant game. Jorge talked to us about S.O.S., straddling the worlds of nightlife and dining, and reveals the answer to that most

doesn’t mean you won’t see us in action – we’re just looking for new spaces to host our parties. We have new projects coming up in 2011, and this year we’ve launched our label – Science Label.

NOVEMBER 2010

A DRINK WITH ...

PAUL MATHEW

MASTERMIND

CONSERVATIONIST-TURNED-COCKTAIL MASTER by Iain Shaw

lamme bartender and consultant Paul Mathew, who also owns the acclaimed The Hide Bar in London, sat down to tell us, among other things, why Darwin would love an Old Fashioned.

Conservation and cocktails “I worked as a conservation biologist for eight years. I was fortunate to work in countries where drinking and cocktail culture were inherent. Drinking Caipirinhas in rural Brazil, Pisco Sours in Chile, Negronis in Italy and local punches across the Caribbean really drove my enthusiasm for the bar industry.”

On Flamme “My brief was to create interesting drinks to complement the food. I’m really happy when people come to the bar to have a drink and order some food on the side, but that’s not the aim.” “Our most popular cocktail is the ‘Ruby Shoes.’ It’s a little too sweet for my palate, but seems to go down well with customers. That and the mojito – you can’t get away from mojitos, wherever you are!”

The bartender as customer “I’m probably a bad person to go drinking with as I spend the whole time watching bartenders and analyzing the drinks list! I’ll usually watch a few cocktails being made before ordering. If the

techniques aren’t up to scratch, I’ll have a beer!” “In England, a good bartender will have a chat with you about the drink. Yes, you want a Manhattan, but it will be your Manhattan. My experience of places that make good cocktails in Beijing is that they are very well made to a set formula, but there’s little room for discussion about the drink.”

What if? “I guess all bartenders would like to make a drink for Ernest ‘Papa’ Hemingway, just to see if you could please the quintessential barfly. The biologist in me would like to make a couple of Old Fashioned cocktails and sit down with Charles Darwin to discuss how his observations led to On the Origin of Species. An Old Fashioned is one of those drinks that changes as you sip – the ice melts, the sugar dissolves and the bitters change the flavor of the whiskey – a fitting drink for discussing evolution!” “If I had to run a bar with only five items at my disposal, I’d take lime, sugar, rum, gin and ice. That combination has done sailors well for years and offers a huge variety of drinks, from the naked martini to the daiquiri. Being a Brit, I had to get gin in there!” R e a d m o re o n Pa u l’s Beijing adventures at www.bloodandsand. com.

IS THIS BEIJING’S BRAINIEST BARTENDER? CONTESTANT: ANDY BRIGHT, UNION BAR & GRILLE SPECIALIST SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

How many men have walked on the moon – four, eight or 12? Er … four.

Which team has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated more than any other? Manchester United.

Which dwarf never speaks in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? Haha. Sleepy?

SPECIALIST SUBJECT

Which country’s flag is entirely green? Entirely green … it’s a Middle Eastern country. Iran.

What is the largest island in the Mediterranean? Haha, I can’t even think of one of any real size. Hawaii!

How many capital cities does the River Danube flow through? Two.

What is the largest venomous snake in Africa? Venomous … cobra.

Which country has more lakes than any other? The US.

What do the first, third, 16th and 26th presidents of the US have in common? First names.

What is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world? Good question. Athens.

FINAL SCORE: 0/10

Verdict: Ouch. Perhaps our questions were a little too tough. Or, with a big wedding day looming, Andy may have had more important matters on his mind when we quizzed him. At least he knows his way around a bar better than a world map – stop in at Union’s excellent happy hour and find that out for yourself.

WIN BEER! The fine gents at Vandergeeten will give a Hoegaarden gift pack to the reader who tells us The owners of Ichikura have just opened which new bar? Answers to editor@thebeijinger.com 1) 12 2) New York Yankees 3) Dopey 4) Black mamba 5) They all appear on Mount Rushmore 6) Libya 7) Sicily 8) Four (Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava and Belgrade) 9) Canada 10) Damascus Answers

NOVEMBER 2010

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU

MUSIC

HAVE YOU MET

THE WHITE EYES

Disco punk, garage and psychobilly. Three fearless guys and one violent girl represent the new generation from Taiwan. Anger is not enough, love is out of date, and this season’s trend is lust. The Buzz Doesn’t the lead singer often seem naked on stage? Key Tracks “Kiss Your Eyes,” “All the Things” and “Hardcore Porn Star” They say: “We don’t want your heart – just come and let us lick your eyes.” We say: Naughty, naughty … See them at: MAO Livehouse on Nov 5.

THE PLAYLIST

ARE THE RAVEONETTES TRYING TO HIDE THEIR ENERGETIC DARK SIDE?

NEVER MISS A BEAT MICHELLE DAI IS ZOOMIN’ IN

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

hat is music? If you look in a dictionary, it will give you an explanation that includes tones, rhythm and continuity, and furthermore tell you that such sounds please or excite you. Meanwhile, there’s always been a group of people who disagree, and they have been tirelessly challenging such definitions. These are avantgarde musicians, better known as noise makers. If you want to see them, go to D-22 on Tuesdays. For over a year there’s been a series of events called the Zoomin’ Night for the “pioneers” to present their works. The non-stop noise of Beijing keeps them inspired. They make music with toy cars and notebooks and the way they jam guitars makes you wonder if they have ever learned a chord – after one session, you’ll probably feel like

you have stood next to the Fourth Ring Road for a whole day. There are two results of going avant-garde: really bad or surprisingly awesome. Luckily, artists like Wanderlust and Carsick Cars’ Zhang Shouwang fall in the latter category. P.K.14’s frontman Yang Haisong recorded all the Zoomin’ Nights from January this year and Maybe Mars has picked nine songs to put on an album. It will be launched over the weekend of November 19-20 at D-22. The lineup includes Chui Wan, Ice Dealer, the aforementioned Zhang Shouwang and Wanderlust, plus others. The CD will seem like nothing but noise to some people, but who knows what they’ll think about it in ten years? Back to reality. The Gar is finally having another gig. The last time they played in public in Beijing was

Christmas last year. They seem well prepared to leave a good impression on November 6 at Yugong Yishan. Also, check out the folk band Wu Tiao Ren from Guangdong at D-22 on November 14. Their music is so different from folk music from the north. Zhou Yunpeng would never be able to come out with something like their hit, “I’m Riding a Bike Pulling a Pig.” T h e o u t s i d e w o r l d h a s n’ t forgotten us. We have punk band Dead Farmers from Down Under at D-22 (Nov 5), Danish alternative duo The Raveonettes at Yugong Yishan (Nov 16), and there will be no excuse for metalheads to miss out Rhapsody of Fire at The Star Live (Nov 7). The Italians will bring you into their folktales of knights, dragons, castles in storms and the occasional beautiful princess.

JESS MEIDER “Charmer” by Kings of Leon. I love the way Caleb Followill screams and the clever rhythmic reversal. I’m obsessed with KOL. They ’re the tightest band I know. “Rock and Roll” by Jess Meider. I wake in the morning with it in my head. It’s sassy musically, and lyrically very poetic. Plus, it rocks. “Concrete Jungle” by Ceu, a beautiful, brilliant Brazilian singer/songwriter. Takes me back to a beach I was just on. Goes well with sand in between my toes and a cold Corona in a beer cozy. “The Water” by Feist. Lately this song just rings for me ... probably because Beijing is so dry. Great tune for when you feel like holing up in your house. “Paradise Circus (Breakage’s Tight Rope Remix)” by Massive Attack (from the album Heligoland). This tune makes me wish I had a pimp ride, ’cuz I would blast this as I cruise all over Beijing (it’d have to be at 3am to avoid traffic jams). Jess Meider jams at The Bookworm on Nov 6.

NOVEMBER 2010

REVIEWS

LIVEHOUSE

WHO WE TOUCH THE CHARLATANS Most bands which bloomed during the Madchester era have since struggled on the musical road; some have been looking for new inspiration for the past two decades (Happy Mondays) and others just disappeared (Stone Roses). Yet The Charlatans have kept up a frequency of almost an album every two years. Frontman Tim Burgess turned 43 this year, but his voice hasn’t aged. It’s as fresh as a 20-year-old’s on this new album and sits perfectly with the soothing guitar chords and cheerful drum beats, which know exactly how to calm your nerves and stretch your mind. The world is changing too fast – there’s a new trend coming out every minute. We need their kind of simplicity to remind us that inside we are still the same. Michelle Dai Standout tracks: ”Your Pure Soul,” “Sincerity” Like This? Try ... The Stone Roses, Blur

HURLEY WEEZER This is well-presented pop-rock. I can hardly fault the songs for their catchy chords and entertaining lyrics. But I expect more from Weezer. Seeing the cover, I’d prepared my ears to experience a funny, geeky trip; instead, I ended up in a “high school musical.” Only the song “Where’s My Sex” made me chuckle a little. I would applaud if this was a band’s debut release but these guys have been around for almost two decades. Apparently, some people are far more disappointed than me – according to the Guardian, there’s a campaign to raise USD 10 million to convince Weezer to break up. “We are still kicking ass, we are trainwrecks,” they say in the lyrics. They probably still are – it’s just different ass. Michelle Dai Standout tracks: “Memories,” “Unspoken” Like this? Try ... McFly, MxPx

WILD TUNE STRAY RHYTHM SELECTION 荒腔走板选段 DAWANGGANG 大忘杠 Dawanggang’s frontman Song Yuzhe plays an eight-string banjo with his head down, wanting a bit of everything – Mamer on guitar, Hu Gejiletu (aka “Xiao Hu”) on throatsinging and horse-head fiddle, and the mad jazzman, Li Tieqiao, on saxophone. Despite having always been labeled as a folk project, this collaborative effort sounds more like an experimental rock album. Best known as a member of Wood Pushing Melon (木推瓜), one of the earliest and most mind-blowing indie rock bands in China (back when the term “indie” meant nothing to those punk heads of the early ’90s), Song Yuzhe is planting himself back at the roots instead of posing as an “ethnic musician” to the world for the sake of exoticism. He deserves a medal for that. Wang Ge Standout tracks: “ Talking About Birds (2),” “Liberate No Man’s Land,” “Lion’s Tomb,” “For Children,” “Hunter” Like This? Try ... Please Enlarge a Picture of My Cousin (Glamorous Pharmacy), Feels (Animal Collective), IZ 2007 (Mamer & IZ), Where Young Grass Grows (Huun-Huur-Tu), Kazakh Spirit (Yerboli)

NIU YANG XIA SHAN 牛羊下山 ZHOU YUNPENG 周云蓬

Standout tracks: “A Traveler’s Song,” “To the Tune of Changxiang Si” Like this? Try ... Xiao He (小河), Xiao Shisan Lang (萧十三郎)

NOVEMBER 2010

THE RETURN OF A BEIJING FAVORITE by Michelle Dai

han Pan on the guitar, Wang Xu on the drums and newcomer Zi Jian on the bass – this is The Gar. Their music has always caught the ear, but far from stopping there, it drags the mind deeper and deeper down until it reaches a world full of fantasy. Audiences clearly love The Gar, so why have they been hiding away for the last few months?

appreciates it. We are the same. What gigs have been most memorable? The gigs we had when we went on tour. Touring is an opportunity to be separated from real life. It seemed like having fun in another space.

What differences exist between Beijing and other cities? Beijing is more inclusive. Putting Why has it been so long since music aside, it’s easier to choose your last gig? your lifestyle in The personnel “MUSIC FESTIVALS IN Beijing, you don’t change is one of have to have a BEIJING SEEM LIKE the reasons. And stable job, and we care a lot about DOGS IN THE MANGER” it allows you to quality. We used h ave d i f fe re n t to play at least two gigs a month, kinds of values. but now we want to make sure that each time we play, we play well. So With so many music festivals in the future, we will still not play now going on in China, which very often. has the most potential? The Zebra Festival in Hangzhou. How did you write the song “Cycle” (圈)? None from Beijing? Zhan Pan wrote the music a long The ones in Beijing seem like dogs time ago while playing guitar in his in the manger. It’s chaotic. Some college dorm. He wrote the lyrics local governments and organizers looking at his girlfriend’s back. don’t respect the bands these days. They see music only as a tool to How important are the lyrics? make money. They use the bands to Lyrics are the soul. gather people and don’t really care about the music, even though they What’s your attitude towards talk like they do. It’s bullshit. fame? We are like craftsmen. A craftsman The new lineup of The Gar debuts at fe e l s b e s t w h e n h e h o l d s h i s Yugong Yishan on Nov 6. own work with both hands and

PHOTO: LUKA YANG

Zhou Yunpeng built his reputation on eerie words and still tunes, creating a twisted world that shattered and was rebuilt every second. So when I heard that his new album was full of songs that he didn’t really write, I couldn’t help but worry. Zhou has taken five Tang and Song dynasty poems – these are 1,200-year-old lyrics – and set them to soft acoustic guitar and piano, using extended vocal lines. Some of my doubts cleared up when I heard the Cantonese version of “A Traveler’s Song” – it’s amazing how powerful the six-line-poem sounds in the echo of pure voices. However, the rest of the album doesn’t touch the heart like his old work. It seems that Zhou’s twisted world is calming down. Michelle Dai

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STYLE

LOOSE CHANGE FRESH OUT THE BOX Having a bad hair day? Then put on a hat. Check out Elisabeth Koch Millinery’s newest collection, which debuted at a fashion show in The Opposite House last month. Shanghai Trio’s latest line of homewares shows the same quality and originality as before, with even more clothing and bedding options than ever. Phoebe Philo’s m u c h - rave d a b o u t Fa l l / Winter collection has just reached local Celine stores – d o n’t m i s s her leather T- s h i r t s a n d camel coats. Casa Pagoda has just released its fall line of trunks, throws, pillows and puffs. Stone Love, a new handicrafts store channeling Qing-style pottery, has joined the vintage stores and hipster cafes of Wudaoying Hutong. Look for our write-up next month. China’s first tourbillon watch brand has just opened its official flagship store in Sanlitun Soho. Oriental Tourbillon was founded in 1958; previous branches were located in Changping and Haidian Districts.

H&M'S DESIGNER COLLABORATION WITH ALBER ELBAZ OF LANVIN WILL BE IN STORES ON NOV 23

STYLE-PHILE

TIFFANY WANG RELUCTANTLY SEEKS COZIER ALTERNATIVES

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF H&M, CELINE, NLGX AND ZARA

ust as I was getting into the groove of fall fashion, the Spring 2011 runway shows began showcasing lovely sheer maxi dresses, antique-style lace shirts and “loungerie” pieces – hardly practical for Beijing’s bitter cold, yet tempting to wear nonetheless. I find myself waiting for the weather to warm up again already. I know, we have a long ways to go. On the bright side, there was a strong Chinese presence at Paris Fashion Week this year. Every month, we have more news of Eastern influences in fashion, and November is no exception. As China news blog Jing Daily noted, there was no shortage of Chinese faces, from celebs (Fan Bingbing, Chen Ran) to models (Shu Pei, Liu Wen, Sun Feifei) – but this time around, China-inspired designs and materials crept their way in as well. Mao

collars appeared to be a particularly ubiquitous trend. Meanwhile, Fall/Winter 2010 collections for local and international brands alike are just starting to arrive at stores (see column, right), so now’s as good a time as any to update your wardrobe and your home décor. And unlike the latest trends mentioned earlier, these pieces will keep you warm. Home décor store Chang & Biorck, for instance, has recently released new wool scarves, gloves and blankets to help keep us cozy and colorful. I f you prefer vintage flavor, though, look no further than newly opened Triple-Major. Still so young yet already making history, this highbrow vintage store hosted a supercute, super-successful flea market on its rooftop early last month. We promise a detailed review of the place in December – and I’ll try not

to gush as much then. Sanlitun Soho is also well on its way to becoming a pulsing shopping hub. Last month, we noted that hipster store Lazy Sunday opened up a branch there; now, stores like Oriental Tourbillon are following suit. Take a stroll down there; you’ll hardly recognize the place. Expect many more notices of Sanlitun Soho store openings from me in the future. Finally, we know Beijing’s fastfashion scene is making strides when it gets access to certain Spanish chain stores before the US does. Feel blessed, for Zara’s smaller and cheaper sister store Stradivarius (see What’s New: Shops, p44) opened up its first Beijing location in the U-Town Shopping Center in September, and it’s chock-full of wonderful finds. I’m lugging around a new bag from there as we speak.

DEALS & STEALS D o n g -X i . co m i s g i v i n g B e i j i n g shoppers the chance to capitalize on America’s biggest shopping day: Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving). Visit their website for more info on sales and pre-purchasing options. Relive the good times from this y e a r ’s M o d e r n Sky Festival with NLGX’s specialedition Recycled Newspaper Bags, which feature names and images from the event. Zara’s Fall/Winter collection for men, women and children is now available in stores.

Fast-growing chain Bread n Butter recently collaborated with World Wildlife Fund to create a “Love Our Planet” collection, in select branches until Feb 28. For every piece sold, RMB 80 will be donated to WWF.

NOVEMBER 2010

WHAT’S NEW SHOPS SPA BY MTM Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 2/F, Grand Millennium Hotel Beijing, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (8587 6888 ext 5131) www.spabymtm.com 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京千禧大酒店2层

Hong Kong-based Spa by MTM at the Grand Millennium Hotel offers experiences of pure indulgence for a price. All spa treatments place an emphasis on individualized consultations and custom-blended skincare ingredients. MTM’s tour de force spa package, the Ginger Healer Treatment (RMB 1,650), delivered the perfect remedy for my exhausted body: three hours of exquisite pampering which included a foot rub, ginger milk bath, mint-green tea body scrub and herbal heat treatment, all finished off with an hour-long lymphatic massage. Customers who opt for the facials will have their skin analysis and product files maintained for return visits – but rest assured that no matter what treatment you choose here, you’ll feel special. Lauren McCarthy

DAFT SHOPPING www.daftshopping.com, blog.daftshopping.com

Attention all men who consider themselves “modern gentlemen”; are too busy (cough, lazy) to shop; or can’t ever ﬁnd anything in their size. DAFT, a Shanghai-based online store for men, presents a user-friendly, hassle-free shopping experience bolstered by Western brands and sizes. The selection is modest, but covers the whole range of casual tees and custom-tailored shirts, dress shoes and flip-flops, belts and hats, and shaving and skincare products – many with slashed prices, all with standard delivery (RMB 10; 2-3 days). And if you’re in need of some direction, there’s an accompanying blog that offers sporadic style

tips. Founder Jane Lou explains that the company’s goal is to focus less on brands and more on style, quality and originality. We’d say there’s still plenty of room to grow, but DAFT is oﬀ to an extremely promising start. Tiffany Wang Must buy: Moody Dog V-neck Knit Sweater (RMB 238) Also tr y: Hardly Ever ’s, DongXi.com

DRAGONFLY DESIGN CENTER 清庭北京设计中心及设计概念店 Daily 10am-10pm. 1-2/F, Bldg E, Global Trade Center, 36 Beisanhuan Donglu, Dongcheng District (5957 5299) www.dragonfly-china.com 东城区北三环东路36号环球贸易中心E栋1-2层

wares from a new perspective – like, say, the sensitive eyes of its namesake, the dragonfly. The founder, Jeff Shi, who opened his first outlet in Taipei in 1996, wants to promote Chinese design while bringing in Western inspiration. So this two-floor, 550-square-meter space stocks contemporary European designs – such as Swiss Milus watches and German Mykita glasses – as well as local creations of pottery and puppetry. A colorful frenzy of bikes, bags, clothes and pens is also available to satisfy a range of tastes. On the second floor, different “houses” feature individual brands, including the founder’s own Red Dot Design award-winning chairs (Jun Zi) and tea sets. Andras Bodrog Must buy: Edok bags (计算机背袋 RMB 7501,380) Also try: Yi Fang puppets, Tie-Ups belts, Myto chairs (designed by Konstantin Grcic)

NOVEMBER 2010

STRADIVARIUS Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 101, Bldg 1, U-Town Shopping Center, 2 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5977 5780) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街三丰北里2号悠唐生活广场1楼101

Wandering through the U-Town Shopping Center, I get the eerie sense that the first floor has been staked out as Inditex’s Beijing kingdom. Zara, the fast-fashion retail company’s most prominent brand, takes its rightful place up front, flanked by its posse of smaller sister stores: Bershka, Pull and Bear and, most recently, Stradivarius. The newest label to join the ranks has more humble beginnings, having gotten its start as a family-owned business in Barcelona in 1994. Since being acquired in 1999, however, its trend-conscious clothing has gained an enthusiastic client base from all over the world. Camel outerwear, lace and floral leggings (RMB 159), bohemian blouses and knit scarves (RMB 159) dominate the racks, conveying a youthful, free-spirited and romantic flair. For shoes, stick with Zara – the quality is shoddier here – but the bags (from RMB 129) are surprisingly good value, with cut-rate prices, classy designs and terrific workmanship. Tiffany Wang Also try: Zara, Pull and Bear

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF DAFTSHOPPING, STRADIVARIUS AND DRAGONFLY DESIGN CENTER

Welcome to China’s first Dragonfly Design Center, where the goal is simple: to scope out diverse

Also try: Herborist Spa, Le Spa

INSPECT A GADGET GADGETS OF THE MONTH IPOD NANO

The smaller and sleeker new Nano features a multi-touch display. Use a few taps and swipes to access your playlists, FM radio, photo browsing, Shake to Shuffle and Apple’s Genius functions. And the new built-in clip lets you wear the stamp-sized player on your sleeve, jacket or bag. RMB 1,248 (8GB), RMB 1,498 (16GB)

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RICOH GR DIGITAL III

Expand the scope of your photographic expression. This 1,000MP DC with a 28mm/F1.9 large-aperture lens enables you to shoot with a faster shutter speed than was possible on previous models, or to shoot with the same shutter speed but at a lower setting for ISO sensitivity.

SAMSUNG LD190N LCD MONITOR

Those who have ditched desktops altogether know about the eyestrain and neck pain that comes from staring at a small laptop screen for hours. Make life easier on yourself – this 18.5-inch LCD display is an ideal second monitor for home or office.

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HUAWEI E182E USB STICK DATA CARD Bring a broadband connection with you wherever you go. E182E provides data transfer rates that are among the fastest in the industry with a downlink rate of up to 21.6 Mbps and an uplink rate of up to 5.76 Mbps. It also supports SD cards up to 32GB. RMB 950

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IAUDIO E2 MP3 PLAYER

This minimalist music player is operated via two buttons and voice guidance. Accessorize it with your outfits – the E2 is available in eight colors. RMB 450 (4GB) ➎

FULL HD PLAYERS by Joey Guo

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ASUS O!PLAY AIR HDP-R3 Why bother with cables when it’s become so easy to access your digital media content via Wi-Fi networks? The O!Play streams a wide variety of audio, photo, and high-definition video formats from PCs, card readers and other USB or SATA-connected devices. Besides the popular MPEG formats, it also supports RMVB. It also includes features such as Internet radio and TV, as well as direct access to Picasa and Flickr. www.asus.com.cn RMB 1,009

TVIX HD M-6600N

ACER REVO VIEW

If there were such a thing as a luxury hard drive, this full HD media player would be it. Everything’s high-end, from the brushed aluminum case to cool extras like managing your media files with the remote control or being able to customize the fonts of subtitles. And of course, it supports virtually every video and audio format on the market. Play your files directly from a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, USB stick or a USB hard drive, SD and MS cards, or through a Wi-Fi connection.

This sleek full HD media player is a versatile companion for your HDTV. You can play media files simply by inserting a hard drive into its 3.5inch SATA bay. Or switch things up by streaming media from a range of USB-based devices and storage cards using the front-mounted multi-card reader. The Revo View supports all major video formats including RMVB.

www.tvix.co.kr RMB 2,800

www.acer.com.cn RMB 999

NOVEMBER 2010

FASHION FIVE-OH

TURNING HEADS

A GUIDE TO GETTING NOTICED by Jonathan White

erforming a very memorable party trick, being a reality-television celebrity or singing “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” – it takes something special to get noticed at a party. Since there’s at least one party on every night of the year in this fair city, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Here are some tips from our nine years of archives.

In an ideal world, getting noticed and patriotic display go hand in hand. In a better than ideal world, you’ll be able to get a breeze between your legs too.

There’s getting noticed and then there’s the kind where the word “notice” is quickly followed by “of eviction” or something just as bad. Rowdy behavior will only get you run out of town – soon you’ll be trying to drink your airline-size cola through a baby shoe just to prove that you’re wacky.

If getting noticed seems like more bother than it’s worth, blend in by dressing in black. If you really don’t want to get noticed, a tasteful handwritten note often works.

If you have a talent, don’t hide it under a bushel – expose it. Those naysayers said it would be unfeasible to perform on request, but you showed them. At times like this, you thank the portable 2010 dance pole. 46 science forNOVEMBER

2Pac said don’t sleep but should you take advice from a rapper? Of all musicians, they’re the most likely to fake their own deaths in order to release derivative “posthumous” material, so look elsewhere for advice. And sleep all you want, especially if you can hang loose at the same time.

While not everyone will care for you combining the sartorial persuasions of Tony Montana and Tony Manero, they will like that you have booze. A bottle of liquor will get you noticed until the exact moment that it runs out. This is known as Moscow’s Law.

… and in the best of all possible worlds, you’d be playing the Black Eyed Peas on the ’pipes.

A spotlight is no way to get noticed unless you are trying to escape from prison. Times have moved on. What you need nowadays to get attention is steampunk sideburns and going topless. Although, having said that, you could do worse than starting a band.

People like cakes at parties so they must love this guy. Hard to believe that he was able to craft a cake so lifelike, but he’s willing to bite into it to prove it. This fellow is obviously a master baker.

NOVEMBER 2010

GET THE LOOK

FEELING SHEEPISH

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orsake fur for a more sensible alternative this fall: shearling. The woolly fleece keeps you just as warm and sumptuous as a leopard coat, with none of the pretension – meaning it works with both fancy (silk, lace) and casual (jeans, cotton) garb in equal measure. And thanks to WWII aviator jackets, which not only popularized the material but proved its durability, shearling also boasts a decidedly tougher edge. Up until a few months ago, though, shearling had lost its luster. (Especially after Uggs seemed to have stomped out all high-fashion potential.) But major labels like Burberr y and Celine have since breathed new life into the fabric, venturing into fresh cuts and styles beyond the traditional jacket and boots. No longer limited to collars and cuffs, all-over shearling now also spills from hats, gloves, handbags and even clogs, looking more enticingly cozy than ever.

Men will be happy to hear that it’s far more unisex than fur. And both sexes can rejoice over the fact that – depending on its accompanying fabrics – it is aligned with the other looks of the season. Alongside suede, denim and leather, shearling connotes old-school military and aviation. With chunky knits and plaid print, on the other hand, it feels more reminiscent of skiing in the Alps – a laidback old-country vibe. You’ll want to find excuses to wear this durable yet plush textile, and luckily, the sartorial possibilities for shearling are endless.

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➊ Acne sheepskin aviator hat. RMB 3,521. Net-A-Porter.com ➋ Shearling gilet. RMB 1,580. Topshop ➌ Gray suede shearling jacket. RMB 14,880. Eldi ➍ Brown leather shearling jacket. RMB 1,990. H&M ➎ Faux shearling slouch bag. RMB 409. ASOS.com ➏ Shearling and leather slingback clogs. RMB 1,074. ASOS.com ➏

ATELIER

iyia Wu, founder of Beijing-based label Wo2, abandoned her training in finance to pursue her dreams of design instead. From her very first job at Gap at age 16, she’s been immersed in the fashion field – going on to study at Parsons School of Design and then to intern for Taipei brand Twinkle by Wenlan. She recently married the love of her life, gave birth to a baby boy and opened up a second branch in Sanlitun Village North. We chatted with her about working with cotton and being compared to American Apparel.

LIYIA WU by Tiffany Wang

NOVEMBER 2010

I choose to work mostly with co t to n b e c a u s e i t ’s t h e m o s t comfor table and easy-to -wear material. I don’t like to iron, and I don’t like to spend the money and time doing dry-cleaning. I think basics are the true classics. I like designs that are wearable –

clothes are meant to be worn, not to be looked at. I don’t mind being compared to American Apparel because I know Wo2 is so much better in quality, comfor t and design. I think my clothes are less sexual and revealing though. I would say AA is the dirty ‘80s, but I’m the classic ’70s. I design for women who are comfortable in colorful clothes – not for the purpose of attracting the opposite sex, but simply because they love color. Of course I do trends. People often mistake trends with fads. Trends are long-lasting – in a way, they’re a repeat of all the classic things in fashions. I don’t have a big glamorous picture painted for my brand yet. I’ll play it by ear, but hopefully, with a little hard work and luck, Wo2 can be a well-known international brand one day. Wo2. Daily noon-8pm. NLG-09B, B1/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (6417 6593)

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF ASOS, ELDI, H&M, NET-A-PORTER AND TOPSHOP

When I was six years old, my mother brought home a purple balloon-shaped tweed coat. I will never forget the deep royal color and the touch of the pressed wool. Since then, I’ve always had an appreciation for fashion.

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Ai Weiwei has been wowing London of late. The city has gone wild for his installation at the Tate Modern. As part of the gallery’s annual Unilever commission, Ai has filled its Turbine Hall with sunflower seeds. To be more specific, “Sunflower Seeds” consists of over 100 million porcelain recreations of the tiny seed husks. London’s Telegraph has given the installation four stars, which works out to one star for every 400 people it took to craft the seeds. But the exhibition was recently shut amidst concern over the dust generated from people walking on it – or closed for routine maintenance, depending on who you believe.

CINEMA

WHICH CAME FIRST: THE CHICKEN OR THE NCPA?

IN PRINT

ART ATTACK JONATHAN WHITE IS STILL HERE

PHOTO: EVILBISH

ovember ’s the month of Thanksgiving, so I am told, and if you’re into the arts then you really do have a reason to give thanks this month. It’s a calendar that’s fuller than Montserrat Caballé’s figure and more diverse than her wardrobe. The stage is as good as any place to start and why not the finest stage in town? The NCPA are staging their own version of Puccini’s Turandot (Nov 25-27). They are also letting the Dutch National Ballet dance their way through Don Quixote (Nov 17-18) and the National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra play Tchaikovsky’s “Pathétique” (Nov 20). Film fans are in for a special treat when Joe Hisaishi – the Oscar-winning Japanese composer of scores such as Spirited Away and Takeshi Kitano’s Brother – plays with the NCPA Concert Hall Orchestra (Nov 14-15).

In fact, film fans are in for a bumper month as well with another three festivals. The triumvirate of Nordox 2010 (5th Nordic Documentary Film Festival, Nov 13-25), the EUFF (European Film Festival, Nov 15-30) and French documentary season (Nov 1-14) at the French Cultural Centre offers the full panoply of European-influenced cinema. If you’re a fan of the words panoply and triumvirate, you might also be interested to learn that the penultimate installment of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, opens at cinemas across town on the 19th of the month. Those who hail J.K. Rowling’s series as a masterpiece ought to get a look at what a true masterpiece is. They can do so at the Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance at the Louvre, Edmond de Rothschild Collection which opens at the

News reports are suggesting that keen amateur photography enthusiast Edison Chen has turned his back on acting to return to his musical side. The star of Infernal Affairs I & II was scheduled to perform a concert in Shanghai last month and then release an album entitled Mr. Sandman this month. Apparently, he wants in on the non-Hong Kong China market. Let’s hope that it’s not another hip-hop album, then. In news of less-sullied HK film stars, Bruce Lee, a film presumably about Bruce Lee, is slated to open at cinemas Beijing-wide at some point during November.

CAFA Art Museum on November 14. I doubt that the banking-family baron would ever have expected his bequest to end up on tour in China but there you go. Don’t miss out on your chance to see works from Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Marc-Antoine Raimondi. Another big name in arts and culture is that of the Edinburgh Festival. The annual arts spectacular has distilled and decamped here for Edinburgh Festival Britain Highlights 2010 (Nov 10-28). This could be the only chance you get to see plays about modern ennui’s relation to marriage, the US-Soviet race for the moon and a lo-fi, sci-fi docudrama based on the BMW takeover of Rover ’s Longbridge car plant. If that all sounds too oddball for you, Disney’s High School Musical World Tour is in town (Nov 7-14).

Bibliophiles have reason to smile, as this month is heavy on quality book talks. International economist Dambisa Moyo drops by The Bookworm to discuss the critically acclaimed Dead Aid and the future of Africa (Nov 2). Historian Jonathan Fenby holds court on the subject of General Charles de Gaulle and the France he saved, which happens also to be the title of his latest book (Nov 4). Penguin continues their fifth-anniversary-inChina celebration with their Classic Lunch Series. This month you can pick from Jonathan Fenby on The Radetzky March (Nov 5) or Newsweek’s Brook Larmer discussing 1984 (Nov 19).

STAGE

Last month, a pianist won China’s Got Talent. That shouldn’t be news in a country as piano-mad as this but when the performer has no arms and plays with his feet, it’s a feat. Well done to Beijinger Liu Wei. A few things to look forward to in December: two world-famous pianists, Maksim and Richard Clayderman, and the Turkish version of Riverdance in the form of an event called World Top Dance Works – The Fire of Anatolia. Also, the NCPA will be performing their take on Jane Eyre. A shame that it’s been two decades since that bonnet craze swept our fair city’s womenfolk.

NOVEMBER 2010

ART FEATURE

WORK IN PROGRESS?

BOOKSHELF

URBAN CHINA EXPLORED by Iona Whittaker

orward-thinking architect and diagrams are many indicative and designer Jiang Jun founded charming photographs – the overthe magazine Urban China all impression is not so much of a in 2005 with the aim of making it book as of a graphic collage. This “as similar to the city as possible” – raw visual language aptly reflects close to the people and to real the multifaceted reality of contemlife. A heavy academic journal it porary China. Captured amongst is not; Urban China has gained the pages of Work in Progress are international recognition for its a breadth of origins, identities, unique collaborative approach perspec tives and phenomena. featuring architects, social scientists, I n Shenzhen, for example, the photographers, critics and native world’s first “ViC,” or “Village in City” city dwellers. Jiang hopes it can has appeared; a section on the provide “an encyclopedia of Chinese Chinese diaspora features personal cities in a time of junk.” accounts of life and integration in Out this month is Urban China: global Chinatowns. With an awareWork in Progress. The book, Jiang ness of history and a view to their says, is a “blueprint.” Through the future, residents of Nantang village lens of contemporar y architecare quoted as saying: “ We need ture, Jiang explains, public life and we THE OVERALL Wo r k i n P r o g r e s s have to rebuild our subtly investigates spiritual civilizaIMPRESSION the Chinese supertion.” IS NOT SO MUCH OF structure. By distillJust as archi ing the content of tecture is not only A BOOK AS OF A the magazine into the creation of GRAPHIC COLLAGE buildings, so Work three main topics (village, family and in Progress pushes education), the book is able to boundaries to reach a wider audiexplore “from the ground up” the ence and scrutinize issues that socio-cultural, political and ecotranscend – even as they underpin – nomic conditions that constitute the built environment in China. China now. As such, it is as much With Urban China: Work in Progress, strategy as publication at a time Jiang says, “We are talking about when direct discussion of certain everything.” subjects remains ill-advised. According to his own “Five-Year Plan,” Jiang The book launch for Urban China: plans in 2015 to publish Hi-China, a Work in Progress takes place on Nov larger volume which will link all the 15 at Timezone 8. different perspectives in China together in a kind of network. Thus, Work in Progress assumes its place as part of a much broader project that is evolving in tandem with China’s rapid development. Brendan McGetrick’s design is lively and varied, hovering somewhere between a book and a magazine. Engaging essays and commentar ies are accompanied by smaller patches of text suspended in wide margins. In the place of architectural

NOVEMBER 2010

CHRISTOPHER RUGGLES

PRODUCER, BEIJING CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER My favorite book from childhood was The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, which opened my eyes to a wider world, both real and imagined. It enchanted me with stories of dragons, adventurers, undiscovered lands, dark forests, misty mountains, and strange scripts which may partially explain my mad pursuit of Greek, Latin, ancient stories, poetry, history, my love of maps, as well as perhaps how I ended up on these shores. I still remember Gandalf ’s voice (maybe partially through the animation on the LP-like laser disc): “You’re a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I’m very fond of you, but you’re only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all.”

influence grows – this book, first published in 1990 by Yale University Sterling Professor of History (now Emeritus) Jonathan Spence, was ground-breaking and remains a fantastic introduction to and resource about modern China.

The last book I read was Moby Dick. Melville’s diction, cadence, quirks, and story are pure pleasure to read, aloud or in silence. The evocative pleasure of words and sound: Pequod, Ishmael, Ahab, Nantucket, leviathan, Loomings; the pleasure of story: what Faulkner called the “Greek-like simplicity” and the quest for that elusive beast beneath the inscrutable dark waves, the White Whale. Regularly trapped in traffic inside the Third Ring, it is refreshing to set out, from time to time, to explore the watery part of the world, if only in imagination.

The person whose bookshelf I’d like a peek at is Ang Lee. As the director whose work I admire most, with not only amazing ability in visual storytelling, but also deep and nuanced understanding of both Chinese and Western history, language, culture, and a childhood foundation in Chinese classics, Ang Lee intrigues me.

The best book about China I’ve read is The Search for Modern China. Though the list of books about China is long – and growing as China’s

The book which holds the most sentimental value for me is a little ragged book of Tang and Song poems. I’ve carried this book in my travel bag almost everywhere I’ve traveled since I moved to China in 2005, sketching my own little translations in the margins on airplanes when I have time. It disappeared for a while, but came back to me, so I think we have yuanfen (“fate”).

What book did I hide before you came around? Story, by Robert McKee. No, I’ve never written a screenplay. My bathroom reading is The Economist, as well as back issues of For Him Magazine (the Chinese version of Maxim, it seems). To practice my Chinese, of course.

SPORTS

THE BUZZER Beijing Flag Football League is having their fall season Super Bowl on November 13. The game takes place at Ditan Sports Stadium. All are welcome to come along and support the finest that the city has to offer in flag footballers. I expect that there will be rowdy after-match drinks to sweeten the deal. Those who want to catch European football this month best be prepared for the British winding their clocks back an hour in a bid to wind up all Asia-based football fans. Please be aware that UEFA Champions’ League a n d m i d w e e k E n g l i s h Pre m i e r League games will now kick off at 3.45am here in Beijing. If you’d rather play soccer than watch it – and when it’s on that late, who can blame you? – the ClubFootball 5-aside league continues throughout the month. Interested individuals can join an existing team for the rest of the season by e -mailing play@wanguoqunxing.com. Similarly, drop them a line if you want to enter a team for next season. Rumors of a team organized by the Beijinger remain unsubstantiated. Look outside. It’s cold, no? That means that the ski resorts are open again. Check them out in the Directory, which starts on p72.

AIR? CHECK. STYLE? CHECK. SEE MORE OF THIS AT THE BIRD'S NEST NEXT MONTH

TALKING BALLS JONATHAN WHITE IS GIDDY FOR KABADDI

PHOTO: AIR & STYLE

o we’re nearly done with another year, but before the month is out we’ll be done with at least three of the biggest sports competitions around, and we also to get to see the back of the Chinese Super League. M a j o r L e a g u e B a s e b a l l ’s amusingly titled World Series may already be over but if it goes to a game five, six or seven, they’ll all take place in November. There’s bound to be a bar that’s showing it and they’ll likely sell you a hot dog and a beer too. If it’s on, watch it. The Formula 1 season also ends this month. The Brazilian and then the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix round off another fine year of being-paid-overthe odds-for-driving-round-in-circles for the drivers. Whether you choose to admit or not, it empties pockets and fills television time and that is

what makes a sport a sport in this day and age. The final one of the big three doesn’t just end this month, it also starts. The 16th Asian Games are taking place in Guangzhou. China are not only the favorites this time around – as the only global sporting powerhouse in the region – but they are also the hosts, which will undoubtedly pile on the pressure. And what pressure it is. Sports such as DanceSport, Sepaktakraw, Dragon Boat, Kabaddi, Roller Spor ts, Chess, and those two Asian Games standards – Cricket and Rugby – will make for great watching. If you’re unfamiliar with sepaktakraw and kabaddi, it is definitely time to invest in that VPN and immerse yourself in them on YouTube before the big kick-off on November 12. If you can’t wait, sepaktakraw is like volleyball

but if Stephen Chow had invented it and kabaddi looks like a game of tag played at a young offender’s institute (all done while holding your breath). Thankfully, it is indeed the end of the Chinese Super League. After winning the league last season, Beijing Guoan have been poor reigning champions. With their title ambitions long since burnt out, the best that they can hope for is an AFC Champions’ League berth. Find out if they get it at the last game of the season at home to Jiangsu Shuntian on November 6. Wrap up warm. Finally, look out for the biggest names in snowboarding at the Bird’s Nest next month when Oakley & Shaun White present Air & Style on December 4. There’ll be bands, boarders and a 42m drop …

Team China played Brazil at basketball last month and it ended in a fight. This is the third time that a Team China game has descended into a brawl following the 2001 incident against Lebanon and the Puerto Rico melee five years later. One media observer speculated that the willingness of the players to fight stems from the Olympic soccer team’s trip to the UK in 2007 and their fracas with QPR. After “losing” that fight, it’s said that the message came down to players that while it is not good to fight, it’s worse to lose. Thought-provoking stuff. Guo Jingjing has been the victim of what can only be termed as an invasion of privacy despite the fact that she was in her swimsuit at the time. The diver was filmed with an infrared filter that makes it possible for viewers to “see everything,” as netizens put it. The video – said to be filmed during training for the Beijing Olympics but only recently released – has been appearing on XXX websites, so we are informed. Diego Maradona is scheduled to be in Shanghai this month to discuss a possible role at Shanghai Shenhua. The similarly colorful Mike Tyson will be brought to China next month by a Tianjin company in order to promote boxing. How do these guys get visas?

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FEATURE

WHO IS CHINA’S NUMBER 1? THE REAL TOP NINE ATHLETES

ver wondered who is really the biggest Chinese sports star? We decided to take matters into our own hands. Sure, we could find out the richest – heck, we could even determine the most searched-for among Chinese clebrities on Baidu.com. But how would we find out who was blowing up OUR RANKING

PLAYER NAME

EARNINGS (FEB ’09 – JAN ’10)

the Internet globally? For that, we opted for page counts on Google.com for their pinyin names. To make a more realistic list, we then scored all of our top nine athletes in each of the three categories – top place gets 10 points, second place gets nine and so on – and added their scores. CHINA POPULARITY

GLOBAL POPULARITY

Yao Ming basketball

1 (RMB 225.3m)

2 (27th most-searched-for)

2 (1.4m web pages)

Liu Xiang hurdles

2 (RMB 64.6m)

1 (24th most-searched-for)

4 (472,000 web pages)

Yi Jianlian basketball

3 (RMB 28.1m)

4 (62nd most-searched-for)

6 (146,000 web pages)

Li Na tennis

5 (RMB 8.85m)

7 (71st most-searched-for)

1 (13.8m web pages)

Guo Jingjing diving

4 (RMB 15m)

3 (57th most-searched-for)

8 (57,100 web pages)

Lin Dan badminton

6 (RMB 8.3m)

8 (84th most-searched-for)

3 (538,000 web pages)

Jie Zheng tennis

7 (RMB 8.15m)

8 (84th most-searched-for)

5 (389,000 web pages)

Ding Junhui snooker

9 (RMB 6m)

6 (66th most-searched-for)

7 (94,300 web pages)

Zhang Yining table tennis

8 (RMB 6.08m)

5 (63rd most-searched-for)

9 (41,000 web pages)

Sources: Forbes China 2010 Rich List (Among Chinese Celebrities) – April 2010; Baidu.com Chinese Celebrity Search Popularity Rankings – Published in Forbes China, April 2010; Google.com Websearch – October 8, 2010

Q&A

THE IRISH BALL GAELIC FOOTBALL EXPLAINED

aelic football – if you didn’t and thousands of freckles. know it already existed you’d be hard pushed to convince How do you communicate with anyone that it was real. But if you players who don’t speak Gaelic? can envision a sport that mixes Players soon develop a sixth sense rugby, basketball and soccer, you that projects them to a higher can also imagine the combination plane of understanding. (Alcohol of strength and speed it requires. can do this.) Gaelic football “PICTURE THE BEAUTIFUL has long since Who are these left the borders LOVECHILD OF BASKETBALL p e o p l e w h o of Ireland, and play Gaelic AND FOOTBALL WITH Beijing GAA football? Is it were good RED HAIR AND FRECKLES” all postmen enough to tell and police? us what it’s all about. We’re not the YMCA, you know … What’s the story with this garlic football? It’s not garlic, dumdum. It’s Gaelic. You know, Ireland and all of that carry on.

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Any chance you can explain the game in less than seven words? Catch, run, bounce, pass, k ick , GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAA LLLLLLLLLLL! Drink.

so we had a wreath made in the shape of a lifebelt for the funeral. Sure, it’s what he would have wanted.

And if it were a drink? Mojito. Refreshing and intoxicating.

Right. Sold. How do we join? Go to www.beijinggaa.org or e-mail us at beijinggaa@yahoo.com. Failing that, drop into Paddy O’Shea’s and ask Karl for details.

Who would like Gaelic football? Adults, children, dogs, clowns ... You name them, they love Gaelic football. Tell us a joke. A friend of ours drowned last week,

Gaelic football, both men’s and women’s, takes place every Tuesday and Sunday.

PHOTO: BEIJING GAA

Oops, sorry. So what is it then? Picture the beautiful lovechild of basketball and football with red hair

Do any non-Irish play? Yes. Lots. Our ladies’ team is more international than swine flu.

If Gaelic football were an actor, who would it be? Colin Farrell. Irish and attractive in a dirty kind of way.

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TO YOUR HEALTH WOMEN’S HEALTH Women have a lot on their plates these days, and often neglect their health as a result. Beijing Vista Clinic gynecologist Dr. Lauren Chen gave us some quick tips on all things related to the wellbeing of the fairer sex, from air pollution to Pap smears. What is the greatest health concern that women face today? Nowadays, cancer is still the greatest threat – namely lung cancer, which causes the most cancer deaths among women in both the US and China. Any issues in particular that women need to pay attention to here in Beijing? Beijing has four clearly demarcated seasons, and the weather changes sharply. Windy springs and winters coupled with air pollution put women at high risk of suffering respiratory i n fe c t i o n s, s o a ny p re ve nt at i ve measures you can take are encouraged. Don’t forget to consult with a doctor before taking any medications.

BORED? TAKE UP KNITTING AT THE HUTONG

LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL TIFFANY WANG PROMISES TO DO HER HOMEWORK

xperts are calling it the fastest growing healthcare crisis of the century. Ring any bells? Well, it should. We featured diabetes in our October health column, before realizing we were a month early. I’ve since learned that November is American Diabetes Month (as of last year) and that World Diabetes Day falls on November 14. I admit, I should’ve done my homework better. Luckily, I have a chance to redeem myself. Since last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this month I am dutifully shining the spotlight on women’s health (see column, right). The timing may be off, but at least both subjects get the coverage they deserve. Speaking of women, does anybody have a grandmother who didn’t knit? I was often adorned in my grandmother’s lovingly made

creations as a kid, from scarves and gloves to fluffy sweaters with rabbit motifs (in celebration of my Chinese zodiac sign, of course). I always marveled at the process – and now, The Hutong is giving us a chance to dive in and try it ourselves. Their new knitting workshop will run for the rest of the year, twice a week. See the event listings for more details. As we all know, the holiday season i s f a s t a p p ro a c h i n g, a n d t h a t means our loved ones will soon be expecting presents. If you don’t consider yourself much of a craftsman but still find more value in a handmade gift, visit any one of the three upcoming charity bazaars. The Rotary Christmas Bazaar (Nov 2021), WAB Charity Bazaar (Nov 27) and INN’s Holiday Charity Bazaar ( N ov 2 9 ) a l l o f fe r a r a n g e o f merchandise and entertainment for the family, including bake sales,

raffles and face painting. They’re worth checking out even if you’re not interested in making purchases, since proceeds benefit local charities. Last but not least, TEDxBeijing – a local event inspired by the annual TED conference for leading thinkers and doers – will take place in midNovember with 12 talks. While we’re not all allowed to attend, we can still stay in the know via streaming videos on TEDxBeijing.com. Also, check out our interview with managing directors James Flanagan and Samantha Wright (see Q&A, p56). But let’s not forget the more serious message of the month: staying healthy. The theme for World Diabetes Day this year (and until 2014) is education and prevention, so spread the word – or we may all be deprived of our white rice and chocolate cakes for years to come.

What are some conditions that are unique to women, and how do we guard against them? Diseases like cervical changes and cancers, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts and PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) affect women only. Good hygienic habits and safe sexual relations are crucial to lowering such risks. What else can we do to ensure good health? Having your Pap smear done yearly or at least every other year is very important, whether you’ve received the HPV vaccination or not. That’s the only way to ensure detection of cervical changes in their early stage, so that we can stop further development through simple outpatient procedures. If you experience any symptoms like lower abdominal pain or abnormal discharge, bleeding or spotting, visit your doctor immediately for a check-up and proper treatment. As for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, those are harder to “prevent ” since they ’re par tially related to genetics. But an annual checkup is necessar y for getting treatment in time. For more information or patient education materials, visit www.acog. org and www.cdc.gov. Beijing Vista Clinic. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8529 6618) www.vista-clinic.net 维世达诊所，朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

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HANDS-ON ...

DOUGH BOY LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR NOODLE by Andras Bodrog

friendly smile greeted me as I stepped into The Hutong. It belonged to Marketing Director Morgan O’Hara, who led me around the renovated courtyard setting and into the Creative

Kitchen. That’s where I joined my fellow “cooks” to learn the art of making Xinjiang pulled noodles. I was astonished by how many ingredients and utensils we’d have to use. Kitchen aprons and meat

cleavers lay alongside flour, water, wok and splashed them with ginger vegetable oil, mutton, onions, and soy sauce for more kick. tomatoes, garlic, celery, ginger and Then came the challenging and eggplant. thrilling conclusion: unwrapping, The smells of the spices ignited hand-rolling and thinning the o u r h u n g e r. E n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y, noodles. The dough had hardened we kneaded the dough until it a lot, so it wasn’t easy to roll it into “bounced back” – meaning the long thin pieces. Then we wound dough had firmed up enough to the noodles around our hands, re t a i n i t s fo r m . We f l a t te n e d raised them up in the air, and the dough balls, cut them repeatedly flung them towards the i n to s m a l l s t r i p s, t h e n ro l l e d counter surface, each time moving them into long noodles using our hands further apart to reach only our hands and some oil. the desired “thin-as-possible” width. Finally, we set aside the noodles – Mine ended up too thin too often, which at this point bore more snapping a few times. semblance to snail shells – To finish the dish, we placed the by covering strips in the them with a boiling pot. THE SHORTEST ROUTE TO plate for 30 hen they GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH W minutes, and floated to started with the sur face, A CULTURE IS TO TASTE IT the vegetawe scooped ble chopping. them out, topped them with sauce, Our instructor, Sophia Du, who vinegar and cilantro – and at last, also serves as the event manager with great anticipation, chowed at The Hutong, gave excellent down. guidance on each cutting technique; Ms. Du had mentioned that at I noticed the room fill with exciteThe Hutong, sharing culture means ment as we chopped, diced and sharing knowledge. Only now do minced. We learned to smash the I understand that the shor test garlic before cutting it, and that route to getting acquainted with a chopping the cabbage leaves culture is to taste it. The hands-on down the middle gives it more experience of noodle-making was flavor during the boiling process. just an added bonus. After all that, stir-frying the lamb strips was a no-brainer. We added For a schedule of classes, visit www. our freshly diced vegetables to the thehutong.com.

Q&A

THE BIG IDEA

TEDXBEIJING WANTS TO TICKLE YOUR BRAIN by Tiffany Wang

What do “TED” and “x” stand for? “ T E D ” s t a n d s fo r Te c h n o l o g y, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. The event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. The local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.

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What are the goals? We aim to build a community of individuals and organizations who are all passionate about ideas. We do this in three ways. First, we run a series of events highlighting inspired ideas in Beijing. Second, we share these TEDxTalks online. Finally, we foster online discussions and create a platform for sharing and developing new, interesting ideas. Why should we be interested? With a diverse gathering of minds – as speakers, attendees and enthusiasts – it provides an inspired space fostering conversation between the city’s foremost thought leaders and doers from each discipline. Describe your ideal speaker. We look for inspired thinkers and doers who have ideas worth sharing.

There is no hard criteria except finding unique perspectives that fit generally into our overarching theme. OK then. Who’s speaking? We a re u nve i l i n g [ t h i s ye a r ’s ] speakers in several waves. The first wave includes Dr. Lu Zhi, one of the most respected panda experts in the world; Martin Barnes, an artist, videographer and creative director pioneering new approaches to adver tising and visual ar ts; Dr. Guangming Xie, who is leading a team developing cutting-edge technology in the field of robotics;

Adam Kidron, a serial entrepreneur and ex-music producer; and Sam Flemming, a leading participant of China’s digital evolution for over ten years. How do we get involved? There are three ways. First, join the conversation about innovation online where we're collecting your thoughts about innovation and creativity. Second, apply to attend the second annual conference. Applications close on October 31. Finally, watch the event online or host a live satellite event. Visit www. tedxbejing.com for all the details.

PHOTOS: ELIZABETH PHUNG AND COURTESY OF TEDXBEIJING

ED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. Its Beijing-based affiliate, TEDxBeijing, is composed of local, self-organized events that bring people together to inspire new ideas. We interviewed managing directors James Flanagan and Samantha Wright to find out more.

EXPLORE

LONG WEEKEND

CAMBODIA The cliché From Pol Pot ’s “Killing Fields” to Nixon’s bombs, Cambodia remains tainted by an association with mindless violence. The reality Now one of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations, the nation is slowly rebuilding for the future. The sights Take the boat trip linking Siem Reap and Battambang, explore the south coast’s islands, and visit the mountain temple of Prasat Preah Vihear. Too harrowing for some, the horrors of Tuol Sleng prison and the “Killing Fields” offer a sobering look into Cambodia’s dark past. Top destination The world’s largest intact religious structure, Angkor Wat is a stunning testament to Khmer glories. The food Coconut milk abounds, as does prahok, a Cambodian fish paste. There are similarities with Vietnamese and Thai cuisines – but Khmer curries tend to be less spicy than those in Thailand. During the French colonial period, baguettes were successfully imposed upon the locals. Why go now? Climate -wise, November through January is the perfect time for visiting the country.

WISH WE WERE THERE … PACKING OUR TRUNKS FOR THE WORLD ELEPHANT POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEPAL, NOV 29-DEC 4

TRANSIT AUTHORITY IAIN SHAW DECLARES NATIONAL HOLIDAYS INSANE

PHOTO: FLICKR USER DAVE_B_

urprised as I find myself to be writing this, I’m relieved there are no more national holidays this year. The October “Golden Week” was fine, but I’ve had it with all the other “long weekend” holidays. They’re bad for my sense of what day it is, and can’t be good for productivity in the average office. Or perhaps that’s just my workplace. One thing that can’t be positive about an entire nation – far less this somewhat populous nation – being on vacation together at the same time is the pressure a national holiday puts on the countr y ’s historical sites. News reports suggest that during the National Day holiday, daily visitor figures at the Forbidden City were as much as double the former Imperial palace’s official capacity of 60,000. (See Peking Pic, p6, for visual evidence.) That’s not only insane from a safety perspective;

it also puts the protection of China’s cultural sites in jeopardy. From next year, the ticketing system in place at the Forbidden City will be changed to electronically track and limit the number of tickets sold per day. That’s a step forward for cultural protection. Better for tourism in general would be introducing a more flexible system of paid annual leave – my Golden Week doesn’t have to be your Golden Week. T h a n k f u l l y, p ro p o s a l s fo r a “National Tourism Day,” reported earlier this year, seem to have fallen by the wayside for now. Provinces were apparently invited to recommend a date for the National Tourism Day, before public opinion on the suggested dates was canvassed in a Sina.com poll. The results were not as telling as the fact that over four billion votes were cast in the poll. Those people in other countries

will never learn to stop meddling in China’s internal affairs. Or perhaps Hunan just really wanted to get its way. In Beijing’s hotel market, this season has been all about the airport. Following the openings of Langham Place and Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, the venerable Sino-Swiss Hotel tells us they’re changing the name to the more utilitarian CITIC Hotel Beijing Airport. I never really got the Swiss connection anyway. Beijing’s Mandarin Oriental may have fallen vic tim to the infamous fireworks display at the new CCTV building in January 2009, but the Mandarin Oriental group can take cheer from the success of their Sanya and Hong Kong operations. The pair picked up the “Best Destination Spa” and “Best Hotel Spa” respectively at the 2010 Spa China Awards. Well done to them.

Why you’ll want to stay You’ll want to explore the hinterlands. And Thailand is just next door. And Laos. And Vietnam … Why you’ll be glad to leave Around the tenth time some idiot boasts of shooting a chicken with a rocket launcher, your trigger finger will start itching. It won’t be the chicken in your sights. Exchange rate You’ll be spending US Dollars. Need a visa? Travel is visa-free for citizens of all ASEAN nations except Thailand, Myanmar and Brunei. For the rest of the world, visas are available upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport, or you can apply in advance at www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa. Flight information China Southern flies daily from Beijing to Phnom Penh. Flights from RMB 3,120 in November.

NOVEMBER 2010

FEATURE

NOMAD’S LAND TREADING LIGHTLY IN KHAN COUNTRY text and photos by Tom O’Malley

s the antique Russian bus growled up the slope, he rose into view: a horseman, aler t and imperious, solemnly surveying miles of empty steppe. It was Chinggis Khan, 40 meters tall and cast from silver steel that dazzled in the sunlight. After two days in Ulaanbaatar, this was by no means my first encounter with Mongolia’s “Man of the Millennium.” He stares accusingly from discarded bottles of Chinggis Khan Vodka. He eyes young couples up from his black throne in Sukhbaatar Square. His stony visage is carved, 60 meters tall, into the green hills that flank the city. In a recent wave of national pride, Mongolians have been doing all they can to rehabilitate the Great Khan. Branded an imperialist during 75 years of Soviet rule, he’s now a brand in his own right – as omnipresent as Colonel Sanders in the US, though handier with a scimitar. Passing the statue, the driver swerved off the asphalt and plowed up a grassy track. Mongolia has less than 1,000km of paved roads, and just

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an hour outside the capital, we were bouncing along rolling grassland as soft as felt. Bone-white gers (Mongolian yurts) were scattered like tiny seeds across the landscape. Even today, half the country’s population still tends vast flocks of goats, sheep and horses, moving to new pastures with the seasons.

AN EAGLE PASSED SO LOW AND LANGUIDLY WE COUNTED ITS WING FEATHERS Our journey followed the Tuul River into the Siberian frontier, to a protected wilderness area called the Khan Khentii, home to elusive brown bears, wolves and the birthplace of Chinggis Khan. Our descent into an alpine valley afforded the first glimpse of our home for the next few days: a dozen gers, arranged in a crescent sweep on a wide, grassy meadow above the flood plain. This was Jalman Meadows, a sustainable retreat

co-operated by local herdsmen and Nomadic Journeys, a Swedish travel company. “The problem with Mongolia travel is that it’s not so slow these days,” Jan Wigsten, Nomadic Journeys’ founder, told me over an espresso in Ulaanbaatar’s Le Bistrot Français a day earlier. He was referring to Mongolia’s well-worn “jeep corridors” that ferry backpackers on budget hit-and-run itineraries from one beauty spot to the next. As we chatted, Jan explained his philosophy is simply to find a nice spot, relax and tune in to the nature – and local people – around you. The first local I tuned into was Yellow Horn, a shaggy, mild-mannered yak. Alexander, a neighboring herdsman, was driving the reluctant bovine to the river to collect water for the camp. Stepping aside, I ducked into the kitchen ger to find Alexander’s wife Batdavaa boiling yak milk to make uruum, a rich clotted cream I would become well acquainted with at breakfast. Wandering the camp, it was clear how involved

A TYPICAL PROVENCE LANDSCAPE

the local nomads are, even providing animals and guides for horse treks into the wilderness. Horses are a big deal here. The Mongolians sing pop songs about them. Kids as young as eight compete in grueling, 20km races at the annual Naadam festival each July. So how better to experience the landscape than from the back of a stout grassland pony? Bold, the camp’s horse guide, led us oﬀ down the valley, blue mountains unfolding ahead in the clear air. Everywhere, pale edelweiss danced in the breeze. Save for the clockwork buzz of grasshoppers, the silence was monumental. At one point, an eagle passed so low and languidly we counted its wing feathers, and could make out the sharp hook of its beak. If this is “slow” travel, I’m all over it. For saddle-weary riders, Jalman Meadows offers a novel therapy: a ger hauled to the river’s edge (good old Yellow Horn) and erected into an impromptu sauna by Alexander and his sons. After a refreshing plunge in the brisk waters of the Tuul, it was back to camp for dinner. Jalman Meadows

offers full board, and four days is time enough to taste the narrow spectrum of Mongolian cuisine. One evening, we were treated to a boodog, a traditional banquet of goat, steamed together with potatoes and carrots in a metal urn over a fire. The animal was one of Alexander’s own, so the term “food miles” hardly applies. Nighttime on the steppe gives rise to a silver landscape of stars and galaxies, the bright moon casting long shadows from birch trees on the hillsides. As I settled in among sheep-wool blankets, the ger creaking like a ship in the wind, my thoughts returned to the region’s most beloved son. For a ruler who founded an empire that stretched as far as Venice, little remains of Chinggis Khan’s legacy. No great urban centers, mighty monuments or works of ar t. That ’s pastoralism for you – a way of life that leaves the faintest imprint on the landscape. For that very reason, it’s wonderful to think that, in less than a day, this whole camp could be packed away and hauled off, a dozen flattened

rings of grass the only echo of habitation. Comforted by the notion that – for a change – your pleasure as a tourist really isn’t causing much pain at all, you sleep almost as deeply as Chinggis himself, rumored to lie buried, somewhere secret, in the Khentii Mountains.

USEFUL INFORMATION Four nights and three days at Jalman Meadows (including transfers) costs from USD 299 per person based on two sharing. Details at www.nomadicjourneys.com. Trains from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar depart three t i m e s a we e k , w i t h o n e -way, h a rd - s l e e p e r tickets (equivalent to Chinese soft-sleeper) from RMB 1,100. There are three flights daily between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar; one-way tickets start from RMB 2,000. Visas are required for most travelers; for details, contact the Mongolian Embassy at 6532 1203 or www.mongolembassychina.org.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING MON

ARTS & CULTURE

Film Festival: French Documentary Season The French Cultural Centre presents a feast of cinematic Francophonie. Until Nov 14. See www.ccfpekin.org.

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MUSIC

Whip up a meal of spicy curries, rice dishes, tasty snacks, salads and more. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). 7.15-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Enjoy a romantic candlelit three-course meal made with aphrodisiac ingredients, as well as two glasses of sparkling wine and live music. RMB 368 per couple. Cabare (5905 1760)

“The best band in Beijing” – as selected by the Global Battle of the Bands – rock your night. RMB 30. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Indian Vegetarian Cuisine Class

Romantic Times

The Amazing Insurance Salesmen, Nucleus

BARS & CLUBS

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ARTS & CULTURE

Mon-Sat. Funk and soul classics from the ’70s and ’80s golden age. Free. 10pm. Lan Club (5109 6012/13)

The British Club cordially invites you to join them for coﬀee and a charity auction. All foreign passport holders are welcome. No jeans or sneakers allowed. RMB 60, RMB 40 (members). 10am-noon. Capital Mansion (8486 2225)

Sydney’s Steve Gorrow’s art and limited edition tees make the Beijing stop of their Asian tour. Free. The Source (8590 7872)

Jackson Twins

Charity Auction Day

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The European Film Festival (Nov 1) The curtain rises on Beijing’s third European Film Festival. Features and shorts from 15 member states. Free. Full details at www.ccfpekin. org.

Danish duo lands in Beijing. Get intense with their music and enjoy the darkness. RMB 260, RMB 180 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

The Dutch National Ballet updates Cervantes for a new generation. RMB 80-580. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

What do Burgundy, Bordeaux and Alsace have in common? RMB 130 (includes canapés and two glasses of wine). Alliance Française (6553 2678 ext 209)

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SPORT

Start your holiday shopping at this annual bazaar. Details at www.innbeijing.org. RMB 60. 10am-2.30pm. Capital Club Athletic Center (8486 2225 ext 136)

Still groaning from Thanksgiving? Run it oﬀ – then undo all your hard work with a liquid dinner. Meet at Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q at 1pm. RMB 20 (includes beer and water). www.hash.cn

French Wines Festival

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Classic Lunch Series with Penguin: Brook Larmer on 1984 Newsweek bureau chief discusses George Orwell’s chillingly dystopic novel. RMB 150 (includes two-course meal). Noon. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

MUSIC

ARTS & CULTURE

BARS & CLUBS

Mongolian folkies “khoomei” downtown. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Beijing just can’t get enough of the only grand opera set in ... Beijing. RMB 180-880. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

Chicago house legend. RMB 50, free (before 11pm). 10pm. Punk (6410 5222)

Opera: Turandot

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Hash House Harriers

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Ballet: Don Quixote

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If you love fries, waﬄes, beer and chocolate, keep an eye on www.thebeijinger.com for event listings and promotion details.

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Belgium Gourmet Month (Nov 15-30)

INN Holiday Charity Bazaar

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The Raveonettes

Garage Art Tour 2010

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WED

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SUN

DINING

BARS & CLUBS

Partake in a lavish international food and wine tasting event, which includes a diverse range of suppliers and well over 2,000 labels. RMB 230 (buﬀet dinner and wine tasting). 1-10pm. Hilton Beijing (5865 5125)

Bodypop till you drop. RMB 30. 8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Vindulgence

Breakdance Competition

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Come and see the finest in flag football. Some watch just for the TV commercials. Free. 3pm. Ditan Sports Stadium. Info at www.beijingflagfootball.com

The Oscar-winning ﬁlm scorer will please the crowd with music from the likes of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away and Takeshi Kitano’s Brother. RMB 180-1,080. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

Beijing Flag Football: Super Bowl

Joe Hisaishi

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Until Nov 21. Deck the halls with live performances, a children’s corner, a raﬄe, wine tasting, Christmas tree lighting and over 60 shopping stalls, it’s two days of family fun. Who needs holly? Free. Time TBD. Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927 8888)

Punk bands show their love – or anger. Lineup includes Misandao, Old Doll, Sucker and Los Crasher. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance, students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Rotary Christmas Bazaar

Hey, Sex Pistols!

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The 16th Asian Games The regional games come to a spectacular close in Guangzhou. Full schedule at www.gz2010.cn/en

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EVENTS Westin Financial Street (6629 7803)

DECEMBER EVENTS DEADLINE – NOV 8

Romantic Times Enjoy a romantic candlelit three-course meal made with ingredients known to be aphrodisiacs, as well as two glasses of sparkling wine and live music. RMB 368 per couple. Cabare (5905 1760)

SEND EVENTS TO LISTINGS@THEBEIJINGER.COM VENUE INFO CAN BE FOUND IN THE DIRECTORY STARTING p71. ALL EVENT DETAILS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.

NOV 1 LIVING Intro to Chinese Tea Workshop Everything you need to know about Chinese tea, from taste to storage and preparation. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 7-9pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net

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Whisky Wednesday Spot the diﬀerence: bourbon, blend, Scottish single malt or Japanese single malt? RSVP to Clinton at restaurant@ beijingbookworm.com. RMB 150. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Korean Student Night Koreans mark their territory at Wudaokou. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

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Book Talk: Jonathan Fenby

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ARTS & CULTURE Book Talk: Dambisa Moyo International economist Dambisa Moyo, author of critically acclaimed Dead Aid, discusses why aid is not working and how there’s a better way for Africa. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

Warm Winter Comfort Food Cooking Class Learn how to cook up hearty soups and warm roast salads – perfect for adjusting to the winter cold. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). 10am-noon. The Hutong (6404 3355)

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Dead Farmers Aussie garage punks know how to make it wild. IDH, Residence A and Bedstars join in. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Faye Wong If you missed all three of her concerts last week, here’s your fourth chance. Tickets at 400 810 1887. RMB 300-2,500. 8pm. Wukesong Arena (6828 6386)

Classic Lunch Series with Penguin: Jonathan Fenby on The Radetzky March Jonathan Fenby discusses Joseph Roth’s 1932 novel about the AustroHungarian Empire on the brink of collapse. Join him for an afternoon of literature, food and conversation. RMB 150 (includes two-course meal). Noon. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

Hats Off – French Michelin-star guest chef Dominique Corby, from Tokyo’s one-Michelin-star French restaurant Le 6ème Sens, cooks a special meal. RMB 800+15% (includes wine). 7pm. Westin Financial Street (6629 7803)

Indian Vegetarian Cuisine Cooking Class Have you always wanted to master Indian cuisine? This hands-on class teaches you how to cook an authentic, delicious vegetarian meal of spicy curries, rice dishes, tasty snacks, salads and more. Also includes detailed explanation on ingredients and where to ﬁnd them. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). 7.159.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

MUSIC The Amazing Insurance Salesmen, Nucleus “The best band in Beijing” – as selected by the Global Battle of the Bands – rock your night. RMB 30. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

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Dirtydishes support. Free. 10pm. School (6402 8881)

The White Eyes Wild youngsters from Taiwan present a combination of sound, clothing and lights. Joined by Bigger Bang and The Ghost Spardac. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

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UEFA Champions’ League The big guns of European football start upon the path to glory at Wembley next May. 3.45am.

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My Name is City Zen Folk rock band called City Zen. RMB 40. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868)

Film Festival: French Documentary Season The French Cultural Centre brings the best in Francophone documentaries to the capital. Prices and times vary. Full details at www.ccfpekin.org.

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DAY-BY-DAY WEEKLY ONGOING

Chinese National Opera: The Red Guards on Honghu Lake See Nov 4. Drama: The Overcoat Gecko Theatre Company’s interpretation of Gogol’s “The Overcoat” brings the tale ﬁrmly up-to-date. They say “get the coat, get the girl, save the world.” RMB 80-220, RMB 40 (students). 7.30pm. Capital Theater (6524 9847)

NOV 12-14: GARAGE ART TOUR 2010

Steve Gorrow tours his skewed take on pop culture.

NOV 23: THANGKA ART DISCUSSION

Carole Liu of the Sattva Gallery and Boutique talks Tibetan paintings.

UNTIL NOV 28: ZHANG WEI SCULPTURE EXHIBITION The sculptures of the master, including the bronze “Tree #6.” Cangelosi Cards The band brings banjo and clarinet to swing with you. Free. 8pm. Purple Haze Courtyard (6501 9345; see Dining directory)

SPORT UEFA Champions’ League The big guns of European football start upon the path to glory at Wembley next May. 3.45am.

NOV 4 DINING Hats Off – Italian Michelin-star guest chef Alfredo Russo, who has been called one of Italy’s best young chefs, will be preparing a special meal. RMB 800+15% (includes wine). 7pm.

Historian Jonathan Fenby shares his latest work, an expansive biography on Le General titled The General: Charles de Gaulle and the France He Saved. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). The Bookworm (6503 2050) Chinese National Opera: The Red Guards on Honghu Lake This 1956 opera, based on a true battle, was very inﬂuential, and even spawned a famous song, “The Flowing Waters of Honghu.” RMB 80-500. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

NOV 5 BARS & CLUBS Booty Shake Belgian DJs Dave Luxe and Captain Weedo blend dirty house, electro tech and other genres electronic. Donkey Tonk and Mu

Modern Dance: First Ritual BeijingDance/LDTX Collaborate With Expressions Dance Company to present a creative piece on ritual – personal, shared, religious, secular. RMB 100, RMB 60 (students). 7.30pm. PLA Song and Dance Theater (8322 0726)

NOV 6 DINING Vindulgence Partake in a lavish international food and wine tasting event, which includes a diverse range of suppliers and well over 2,000 labels. RMB 230 (buﬀet dinner and wine tasting). 1-10pm. Hilton Beijing (5865 5125)

BARS & CLUBS Chi Fan For Charity After-Party He jiu for charity. Patrick Yu is on the decks. RMB 180, RMB 150 (advance). 10pm-1am. Hatsune, Sanlitun Village South (6415 3939)

Han’s Bar Grand Opening Hutong hotel bar opens with Australian duo In The Mood playing. Free. 6pm. Han’s Bar (8402 5588) I Don’t Do Him, I Do G Free-ﬂow cocktails and wine. But only for ladies. Free. 9pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600) No Go Die Broken beats from The Syndicate’s DJ Slide, including everything from dubstep to funk. Free. 9pm. Siif (6406 9496) Reggae Party DJs S-Press, O.P. and Zee play the tunes, MC NorrisMan toasts, and special guests guest. RMB 50. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

MUSIC Christmas They play original Chinese pop songs from the future ... RMB 40. 9.45pm. Zuiyuefang Bar (6405 4482) Faye Wong Seriously, hurry up and get your tickets. She’s only had four concerts in nine days – she can still sing. Tickets at 400 810 1887. RMB 300-2,500. 8pm. Wukesong Arena (6828 6386) Flyx, Soju Legion, Discord, No Words Punk regulars gather. Get some soju to keep warm. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) The Gar The one and only Beijing gig that The Gar will present in 2010, and they’re bringing new songs. See Livehouse, p42. Mr. Graceless joins in. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9.40pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Jess Meider Beijing rock star will perform two sets of homegrown originals in acoustic format. Free. 9pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Mei Zhiyong, Nojiji You thought you’d heard enough noise, but you had no idea. Check out the noisemakers in Tongzhou. RMB 20. Time TBD. Raying Temple (137 1698 0276) Today is Autumn Enjoy diﬀerent kinds of rock & roll at the metal base. Pop rock, punk rock, metal and more. RMB 50. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

ARTS & CULTURE Chinese National Opera: The Red Guards on Honghu Lake See Nov 4. Drama: The Overcoat See Nov 5. Modern Dance: First Ritual See Nov 5.

SPORT Beijing Guoan vs. Jiangsu Shuntian The last game of the season. Will Guoan do enough to make it to next year’s AFC Champions’ League? Tickets at 5905 9082 or Workers’ Stadium. RMB 30-100. 7.30pm. Workers’ Stadium (6501 6655)

LIVING Chi Fan for Charity Fine dining at tables donated by Beijing’s top establishments, including Capital M, Sureño and Hatsune. All proceeds beneﬁt local charities. Don’t miss the afterparty at Hatsune. See Food Hero, p29. From RMB 500 (includes three-course meal and two glasses of wine/person). Time TBD Register at www.chifanforcharity.org

NOV 7 DINING End of the Line Like beer? Help Terra ﬁnish oﬀ its beer stash with all-you-can-drink Stella and Hoegaarden for RMB 100. 4-7pm. Terra (6591 9148)

BARS & CLUBS Breakdance Competition Bodypop till you drop. RMB 30. 8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) End of the Line Help clean Terra’s draft pipes with all-you-can-drink Stella and Hoegaarden. RMB 100. 4-7pm. Terra (6591 9148)

MUSIC Daniel Hart This guy works in both St. Vincent and John Vanderslice’s bands. He brings his own “breathtaking musical tapestry.” RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

STYLE Designer Talk: Wang Yiyang Wang Yiyang – founder of womenswear brand Zuczug – talks about transitioning from business to independent design, and then back to business again. Free. 2-5.30pm. UCCA Auditorium (8459 9269)

ARTS & CULTURE Chinese National Opera: The Red Guards on Honghu Lake See Nov 4. Disney Musical: High School Musical World Tour The ﬁlm sensation brings its stage version to the capital. RMB 80-2,010. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188 ext 5126) Drama: The Overcoat See Nov 5. Lecture: From the Bronx to Beijing: American Grafﬁti in the New China A discussion on street art and its relationship with modern China. Free. Noon. UCCA (8459 9269)

SPORT F1 Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo Paulistas welcome more millionaires, pit girls and playboys to the city. Time TBD

Headhunter Social Networking Evening Opportunity knocks for career development. You might ﬁnd the new challenge you’ve been looking for. Professionals from all industries welcome. Register at eventbj@fcclub.com or 139 1109 8002. RMB 80 (includes free drink and canapés), RMB 50 (before Nov 8). 7.30pm. Flames, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888)

NOV 10 DINING Hats Off – Chinese Guest chef Chin Kei Mei – from Ryutenmon, one of Tokyo’s best Chinese restaurants – will prepare a special Chinese menu. RMB 800+15% (includes wine). 7pm. Westin Financial Street (6629 7803)

MUSIC No Name Trio Beijing’s best gypsy jazz band. Free. 8pm. Purple Haze Courtyard (6501 9345; see Dining directory) Rhapsody of Fire Formerly known simply as Rhapsody, the masters of symphonic power metal are now attached to ﬁre. It’s a metalhead’s festival. RMB 300 (back zone), RMB 500 (front zone), RMB 800 (VIP). 8pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Wang Wen The post-rock instrumental band rocks on their six-town tour. RMB 60, RMB 50 (students). 9pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – If That’s All There Is As part of the festival bringing the fringe to Beijing comes this well-received tale of impending marriage and modern neuroses. RMB 150-280, RMB 60 (students). 7.30pm. Nine Theater (8599 1188)

NOV 11 MUSIC Basically Beethoven Join in Beijing’s only classical music open mic. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

ARTS & CULTURE Basically Beethoven Beijing’s only classical open mic night. Join hosts Helena and Torbjoern to get involved or just bask in the music. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Cheeky Monkey Improv Theater Play interactive games with the “monkeys” and help them to make music. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – If That’s All There Is See Nov 10.

LIVING INN Trekkie Make new friends and explore the secret gems of Beijing together on the second Thursday of every month. RSVP two days in advance to innbeijing@hotmail.com. Free. 10am-2pm. Venue TBD Useless Objects Workshop with Wu Fan: Part 1 Graphic designer Wu Fan’s workshop, which began in September, ploughs on with ﬁnding new and creative ways to see and use common everyday objects. The fruits of their investigations into design will be displayed in Jan 2011. Reserve at 8675 1136. Free. 2-5pm. UCCA Loft (8675 1136)

NOV 12 DINING Hats Off – Australian Michelin-star guest chef Serge Dansereau, who hails from the famous Bathers’ Pavilion Café and Restaurant, will whip up an Australian-inspired menu. RMB 800+15% (includes wine). 7pm. Westin Financial Street (6629 7803)

BARS & CLUBS Link Star Grand Opening Party Soft opening ends and the real fun begins. Free. 9pm. Link Star (8590 7430)

MUSIC Luke Chow (Hong Kong) Have an easy night with indie pop music. Joined by Arrows Made of Desire, Pacalolo

NOV 9 ARTS & CULTURE Disney Musical: High School Musical World Tour See Nov 7.

LIVING Charity Auction Day The British Club invites you to join them for coﬀee and a charity auction. All foreign passport holders are welcome. No jeans or sneakers allowed. RMB 60, RMB 40 (members). 10am-noon. Capital Club (8486 2225) Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community for their informal drinks at their monthly meet-and-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. All welcome. Contact Jenny at bjgreendrinks@gmail.com for more details. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

NOV 27: COSMO TWO IN ONE

Featuring the shady Taku Takahashi.

NOVEMBER 2010

EVENTS and Old Fashion. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Moonglow Cabaret 1925 Moonglow Burlesque, the only burlesque performance troupe in Beijing, presents a two-hour extravaganza. Price TBD. 9-11pm. The One (5914 8087) Steely Heart, Candy Monster, Metoo Young Chinese bands rock in English. Disco punk, pop punk and post punk. RMB 40. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

ARTS & CULTURE Drama: Tuesdays With Morrie Hong Kong’s Chung Ying Theatre Company explores old age in their adaptation of Mitch Alborn’s bestseller. RMB 50-120. 7.30pm. Oriental Pioneer Theater (6527 6911) Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – If That’s All There Is See Nov 10. Garage Art Tour 2010 Sydney’s Steve Gorrow’s art and limited edition tees make the Beijing stop of their Asian tour. Free. The Source (8590 7872; see Style directory) Piano: In Memory of the 200th Anniversary of Chopin’s Birth: Vladimir Ashkenazy and Son The world-renowned composer and his son oﬀer their tribute to Poland’s ﬁnest. RMB 100-1,000. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

EXPLORE Shaolin Temple & Luoyang Longmen Grottoes Nov 12-14. Visit Shaolin, the home of both kung fu and Zen Buddhism, before taking in the Longmen Grottoes. RMB 3,100. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

NOV 13 DINING Top 13 Old Beijing Snacks Eat your way through Beijing history while cycling around town. Meet at Exit A of Dongdan subway station. To win a place on the tour, see p23. RMB 190, RMB 170 (children under 16). 1.30pm. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648, info@90percenttravel.com) www.90percenttravel.com

BARS & CLUBS Hot Pot The latest installment of DJ Wordy’s journey into sound. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) On The Edge Australian DJs and VJs including Wasabi, Monkey Marc, Mantra and Sharthi. Free. 10pm. School (6402 8881) Pole Dancing Competition Spinning and drinking with the girls from Love Show Studio. RMB 99 (includes one drink). 10pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050) Scarlett in Seventh Heaven Standard drinks RMB 25, cocktails RMB 35. Wear white. Free. 9pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600)

MUSIC Air Supply Sing along to ‘80s hits with the Aussie duo. They are not too old to be “lost in love.” RMB 280-2880. Tickets at 400 610 3721. 7.30pm. Capital Gymnasium (6835 8306)

NOVEMBER 2010

Christmas, Soul Doctors Beijing’s most “retarded” band and funky doctors. Free. 10pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868) Jordan Thomas Mitchell Beijing-based singer-songwriter Jordan Mitchell serenades you with his guitar and mix of original folk and reinterpreted classics. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Maze, X is Y, MeToo, The Flying Mantas Post-rock, math rock, indie rock, folk rock … RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Moonglow Cabaret 1925 See Nov 12. Thrash Till Death Metalheads gather. RMB 50 (if Explosicum plays), RMB 45 (if they don’t). 9.45pm. 13 Club (8261 9267)

ARTS & CULTURE Disney Musical: High School Musical World Tour See Nov 7. Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – If That’s All There Is See Nov 10. Garage Art Tour 2010 See Nov 12. Drama: Tuesdays With Morrie See Nov 12.

SPORT Beijing Flag Football – Super Bowl Come and see the finest in flag football as the season reaches its climax. Free. 3pm. Ditan Sports Stadium. Info at www.beijingflagfootball.com

NOV 13-25 ARTS & CULTURE Film Festival: Nordox 2010 The Nordic Documentary Festival brings 17 ﬁlms exploring themes such as media and politics and reﬂections on being human. Full details at www.nordox.cn. Free. UCCA (8459 9269)

NOV 14 DINING Sushi and Sashimi Class Chef Tani will teach you genuine Japanese cooking, from cooking rice to cutting fresh sushi-grade ﬁsh to making sushi rolls. Includes meal and wine. RMB 398+15%. 4-7pm. Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4200)

MUSIC Wu Tiao Ren Folk group singing in their local language (something between Cantonese and Hokkien), talking about their normal lives with the most relaxing music. So simple, so real. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Disney Musical: High School Musical World Tour See Nov 7. Drama: Tuesdays With Morrie See Nov 12. Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – If That’s All There Is

See Nov 10. Film Talk: Howie Snyder’s My Beijing Birthday Snyder, who made a ﬁlm about his experience learning Chinese stand-up comedy alongside a class of 8-year-olds, will be on hand following this screening. Free. 2-4pm. UCCA Auditorium (8675 1136) Garage Art Tour 2010 See Nov 12. Joe Hisaishi and China NCPA Concert Hall Orchestra Concert The Oscar-winning ﬁlm scorer will please the crowd with music from the likes of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away and Takeshi Kitano’s Brother. RMB 180-1,080. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000) Lecture: The Identity Change of Photography Song Chao, a photographer for Time, talks photography, and how it relates to identity and the future. Price TBD. 10.30am-noon. UCCA Auditorium (8675 1136) Sunday Salons – China’s Mozart An intimate evening with piano prodigy Peng-Peng Gong, China’s youngest-ever Juilliard attendee. RMB 30, RMB 20 (advance). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

SPORT F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Even more millionaires and petrol guzzling for the oil state in the ﬁnal round of the season. Time TBD

LIVING Open Doors Day Language learning ought to go beyond the classroom. Put your language skills into practice and meet people from all over the world who take part in language classes and culture clubs. Register at contact@cultureyard.net. Free. 1-6pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net

NOV 15 DINING Belgium Gourmet Month Kick-oﬀ party at the Belgium Embassy in honor of King’s Day. If you love fries, waﬄes, beer and chocolate, keep an eye on www.thebeijinger.com for events listings and promotion details taking place at Belgium restaurants and bars over the next two weeks.

ARTS & CULTURE Joe Hisaishi and China NCPA Concert Hall Orchestra Concert See Nov 14.

NOV 15-30 ARTS & CULTURE The European Film Festival The French Cultural Centre welcomes the third European Film Festival (EUFF) to Beijing. Features and shorts from 15 member states. Free. Full details at www.ccfpekin.org.

NOV 16 MUSIC The Raveonettes Danish duo lands in Beijing. Get intense

with their music and enjoy the darkness. RMB 260, RMB 180 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

LIVING Creative Industries Networking Evening Dress glamorously to impress those who decide what’s hot and what’s not. Register at eventbj@fcclub.com or 139 1109 8002. RMB 130 (includes free drink and canapés), RMB 80 (register before Nov 19). 7.30pm. Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing (5865 5050) INN Coffee Morning – Sanlitun The International Newcomer’s Network hosts Neighborhood Coﬀee Mornings, purely social events in local cafes where you can meet people who live nearby. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

NOV 17 MUSIC Christophe Lier Trio Lazy jazz night with Christophe Lier’s music. Free. 8pm. Purple Haze Courtyard (6501 9345; see Dining directory)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: Don Quixote The Dutch National Ballet performs their modern update of the Cervantes classic. RMB 80-580. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000) Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – One Small Step As part of the festival bringing the fringe to Beijing comes this story of the US and USSR racing to land on the moon. RMB 150-280, RMB 60 (students). 7.30pm. Nine Theater (8599 1188)

NOV 18 BARS & CLUBS Beaujolais Nouveau at Enoterra Welcome the new vintage with live music, plenty of wine and free tapas. Free. 9pm. Enoterra (5208 6076) Beaujolais Nouveau at Scarlett Wine, cheese and cold cuts to celebrate the new batch. RMB 318. 7-10pm. 9pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600) On The Edge The Australian Year of Culture continues with DJs and visual artists. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) On The Edge Workshops Learn the arts of DJing, VJing, light and sound. Price TBD. 1-5pm. Original Design Circle (6415 2472; see Style directory)

MUSIC Pangbianr Third Thursday #1 – Film + Music, Yes No Break, Elenore Debut of Pangbianr.com’s monthly series of independent ﬁlm screenings and musical performances. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: Don Quixote See Nov 17. Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – One Small Step See Nov 17.

LIVING

(6436 8998) The Face, Thinman, Zhouren & Qianjin! Rock bands who have been around for 20 years. How we miss the old times. RMB 60, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Zoomin’ Night CD Release (Heat 2) Keep zoomin’ in. Wanderlust, Ice Dealer, Miku and Mr. Rotten will provoke your nerves. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Dutch National Ballet Contemporary Ballet Gala: Moving Rooms See Nov 19.

ONGOING: WINTER WHITE TRUFFLES

Celebrate winter with white truffle-accented lobster ravioli, duck breast and chicken liver parfait at Aria. French Wines Festival Beijing-based French associations have come together to bring you a selection of the best varieties of wine from France. Tickets available from Nov 1 at Alliance Française reception desk, La Taverne Restaurant and Crepanini. RMB 130 (includes French delicatessen plate and two glasses of wine). Alliance Française of Beijing (6553 2678 x209) INN Coffee Morning – Shunyi The International Newcomer’s Network hosts Neighborhood Coﬀee Mornings, purely social events in local cafes where you can meet people who live nearby. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon. O’Briens (6450 8588)

NOV 19 BARS & CLUBS Antidote Party Berlin’s Doshy brings “dubstep, 8-bit and lazer glitch.” Local boy Zlox won a talent search last year, and comes with a “next big thing in Chinese electronic music” tag. Sulumi and his Gameboy round out the fun. RMB 30. 10pm. School (6402 8881) On The Edge Workshops See Nov 18.

MUSIC Erez Eisenman Folk dude shares his musical stories. RMB 30. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868) Poshangcun, Mythomania, Joker, G-Eleven, Organic Bomb, Youzhi Huanyuan A university night with rock and folk bands. RMB 50. 8pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Zoomin’ Night CD Release (Heat 1) For this album, Maybe Mars picked nine experimental songs from January 2010’s Zoomin’ Nights. Fat City, Carpet of Let, Chui Wan, Zhang Shouwang warm up your nerves. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Classic Lunch Series with Penguin: Brook Larmer on 1984 Newsweek bureau chief Brook Larmer discusses George Orwell’s chillingly dystopic novel. Join him for an afternoon of literature, food and conversation. RMB 150 (includes two-course meal). Noon. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Dutch National Ballet Contemporary

Ballet Gala: Moving Rooms The Dutch National Ballet perform a brand-new modern work for Beijing. RMB 80-680. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000) Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – One Small Step See Nov 17. Wiennajunge Blaeser Philharmonic Quintet Concert Soloists from the Vienna Philharmonic perform Mozart, Strauss, Barber and even Joplin. RMB 50-400. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

EXPLORE Hakka Tulou & Xiamen Nov 19-21. Weekend trip includes the southern port of Xiamen and a visit to see tulou, the circular earthen homes of the Hakka ethnic group. RMB 5,600. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

NOV 20 BARS & CLUBS Tittsworth Dance music in all its guises. RMB 50, free (before 11pm). 10pm. Punk (6410 5222)

MUSIC Army of Jade Kirin, China Town, The Ghost Spardac Hardcore night. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Buyi The beloved folk band embarks on a tour promoting their brand new album, Autumn. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance). 8.30pm. The Star Live (6425 5677) Cai Qin Her voice is like a glass of wine – as time passes, it only gets more fragrant. Tickets at 400 610 3721. RMB 280-1,680. 7.30pm. Capital Gymnasium (6835 8306) Christmas, The Ugly Dumplings Chinese pop songs from the future and Western rock songs from the past. Free. 10pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868) Neil Conway and The Somethin’ Family Neil Conway brings a rich mix of comedy, satire and commentary. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050) Sucker, Old Doll, The K, Two hardcore punk bands to rock you up. The “ska” K will cool you down. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 10pm. 2 Kolegas

Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – One Small Step See Nov 17. National Ballet of China Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pathetique”) and his Violin Concerto, performed by one of China’s premier orchestras. RMB 80-400. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000) South Indian Classical Music Hindu devotional poetry set to the sounds of South India. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance), RMB 50 (students). 3pm. Penghao Theater (6400 6452/72)

LIVING Benefit of Breathwork We can survive for weeks without food, for days without food – but only minutes without breath. In this class, you’ll explore the dynamics and methods of breathing well from both an ancient Eastern and modern medicine point of view. RMB 100. 10-11.30am. The Hutong (6404 3355) Green Party It’s an eco-friendly party! Shangrila Farms provides the organic fair-trade coffee and tea, with an explanation of how it’s done. Tattoo artists will also be on duty to do free body painting on guests. More info at www.greeningthebeige.org. Free. 34.30pm. UCCA La Suite (8675 1136) The Jane Goodall Diaries Rare footage of Jane Goodall working in the jungle. More info at www.greeningthebeige.org. Free. 10.30am-noon. UCCA Auditorium (8675 1136) Lecture: Green Photography Hear all about Pulitzer Prize winner and National Geographic photographer Sean Gallagher’s experience with snapping shots of the beauty and monstrosity of nature in China. More info at www.greeningthebeige.org. Free. 4.30-5.30pm. UCCA La Suite (8675 1136) Rotary Christmas Bazaar Until Nov 21. With live performances, a children’s corner, a raffle draw, wine tasting, Christmas tree lighting and over 60 shopping stalls, it’s two days of family fun. Free. Time TBD. Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927 8888) Swiss Ball 2010: Jazz Up Your Night SwissCham Beijing partners up with the Montreaux Jazz Festival this year for its annual night of jazz rhythms, delicious food and dance. Details at www.bei. swisscham.org. RMB 800, RMB 600 (members). Time and venue TBD TCM Food Energetics When, when and how you eat flows into every part of your life. Learn about the basic principles of a healthy diet including the energies, flavors and directions of food, and how to eat them

with the seasons according to traditional Chinese medicine. RMB 100. 10-11.30am. The Hutong (6404 3355) Workshop: Turning Trash into Art Learn more about sustainability the fun (and creative) way. More info at www. greeningthebeige.org. Free. 1.30-3pm. UCCA La Suite (8675 1136)

EXPLORE Lake of Ten Temples Dodge the dive bars and get into Houhai’s history on this free walk that touches on issues of modernity and cultural preservation. Free. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648, info@90percenttravel.com) www.90percenttravel.com

NOV 21 DINING Pastry Cooking Class Discover the art of gourmet baking with French pastry chef Jean-Luc Vasseur. Includes dinner and wines in Trattoria La Gondola. RMB 398+15%. 3-6pm. Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388 ext 4200)

MUSIC Hey, Sex Pistols! Punk bands show their love – or anger. Lineup includes Misandao, Old Doll, Sucker and Los Crasher. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance, students). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) Sucker, Old Dolls, End of the World Young power from other cities comes to rock Beijing. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – One Small Step See Nov 17.

LIVING Photography Workshop with Peter Carney The award-winning photographer will introduce fundamental techniques, followed by shooting and editing sessions. Each student will be given one-on-one time during the edit sessions. Reserve at workshop@cultureyard.net. RMB 500. 10am-6pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net

NOV 22 DINING 7 Courses, 6 Maestros, 5 Stars, 1 Night Six chefs – from Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, Belgium, France and Switzerland – will create dishes featuring regional and local ingredients. Seven-course feast includes wines and champagne reception. RMB 1,588+15%. 6.30pm. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411)

NOV 23 ARTS & CULTURE Art Talk: Thangka Carole Liu of the Sattva Gallery & Boutique talks art. All foreign passport holders are welcome. No jeans or sneakers allowed. RMB 60 (includes coﬀee and cake), RMB 40 (members). Capital Club (8486 2225; see Living directory)

NOVEMBER 2010

EVENTS Opera: Turandot Riddles, a bloodthirsty princess and “Nessun Dorma” ... the NCPA stages its own version of Puccini’s final, unfinished work. RMB 180-880. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000) Vienna Cello Ensemble 5+1 Concert Musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic play Rachmaninoff, Haydn and Bach. RMB 80-500. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

LIVING INN Coffee Morning – Lido The International Newcomer’s Network hosts Neighborhood Coﬀee Mornings, purely social events in local cafes where you can meet people who live nearby. Details at www.innbeijing.org. Free. 10am-noon. Cosy Café, Richmond Park (8457 8359)

NOV 12-27: ASIAN GAMES

Kabaddi – proof that the Asian Games were worth holding your breath for.

SPORT UEFA Champions’ League The big guns of European football start upon the path to glory at Wembley next May. 3.45am.

LIVING Business Networking Evening Make it your business to promote yourself, and you might ﬁnd the fulcrum to your next career path. Register at eventbj@fcclub.com or call 139 1109 8002. RMB 150 (includes free drink and canapés), RMB 90 (before Nov 22). 7.30pm. Ritz-Carlton Bar (5908 8888)

NOV 24 MUSIC Hanggai Mongolian folkies “khoomei” downtown. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Trio Bang You don’t need a saxophone or a piano to make good jazz – so say guitar, drum and bass. Free. 8pm. Purple Haze Courtyard (6501 9345; see Dining directory)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – Home of the Wriggler As part of the festival bringing the fringe to Beijing comes this lo-ﬁ, sci-ﬁ docudrama based on BMW buying an English car plant. RMB 150-280, RMB 60 (students). 7.30pm. Nine Theater (8599 1188)

SPORT UEFA Champions’ League The big guns of European football start upon the path to glory at Wembley next May. 3.45am.

NOV 25 DINING Apothecary Thanksgiving Tuck into seven dishes including crawﬁsh and pumpkin soup, fried turkey, and sweet potato fries from chef Max Levy. RMB 150. 6pm-midnight. Apothecary (5208 6040)

NOVEMBER 2010

Easy Thanksgiving Feast on succulent roasted turkey, stuffed and carved to perfection and drizzled in mushroom gravy. With light and healthy options on the side, it’s a feast for all. RMB 168 (lunch buffet), RMB 188 (fourcourse dinner). 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.309.30pm. Beijing Bistro, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927 8888) Gourmet Thanksgiving Indulge in a gourmet set menu featuring truffled terrine of foie gras, turkey with chestnuts and a Valrhona chocolate and Grand Marnier millefeuille. RMB 388+15% (three-course lunch), RMB 788+15% (fourcourse lunch, including wine). 6-10pm. Jaan, Raffles (6526 3388) Turkey and Seafood Buffet Indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving meal, featuring turkey with all the trimmings from stuffing to chestnuts, cranberry relish and pumpkin pies, as well as a large seafood selection with oysters, lobster and crab. RMB 368+15% (includes free-flow beer and wine). 6-10pm. East 33, Raffles (6526 3388) Thanksgiving Buffet Nov 25-28. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving turkey buffet with all the classic trimmings, including delectable desserts, soft drinks and coffee. RMB 198+15% (lunch), RMB 248+15% (dinner). Kranzler’s, Kempinski Hotel (6410 4222) Turkey Day Buffet at IFW Gorge on a variety of international dishes and thanksgiving specialties at the IFW (International Food Warehouse) on Turkey Day. RMB 328 (including free-flow beer). IFW (8567 1838) Wine Tasting Learn about wine and taste Champagne from Maison Deutz while nibbling on paired canapés. RMB 180. 6.30-8pm. W Dine and Wine (137 1770 9781)

MUSIC Electric Barbarian The Dutch present high-speed live drum & bass and jazz. How intense and relaxed can you be? Price TBD. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – Home of the Wriggler See Nov 24.

Green Thanksgiving Dinner Greening the Beige wants you to have a healthy Thanksgiving dinner, complete with tofurkey, local organic pumpkin pie, pesticide-free potatoes and meatless gravy. Reserve tickets in advance at www. greeningthebeige.org. Price TBD. 7-10pm. Vegan Hut (159 1101 3992; see Dining directory) ORIENTED Happy Hour Drinks-fueled networking with a lucky draw to boot. Reserve your spot at www. oriented.com/rsvp. RMB 100, RMB 50 (preregistered). 7-9pm. Loong Bar, JW Marriott Beijing (5908 8906; see Nightlife directory) Special Thanksgiving Dinner Learn all about Thanksgiving’s history and traditions while supping on turkey and other traditional holiday food. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 150, RMB 100 (advance). 7pm-late. Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net Useless Objects Workshop with Wu Fan: Part 2 See Nov 11.

NOV 26 BARS & CLUBS

See Nov 25.

LIVING Southeast Asian Vegetarian Cooking Class Make Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian dishes (or any combination of these) with fresh local ingredients. RMB 220, RMB 200 (members). 7.159.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE Pingyao Nov 26-28. This weekend trip to the historical walled city takes in a visit to the Raise the Red Lantern-style Wang Family Residence. RMB 3,300. CCC (6432 9341) www.chinaculturecenter.org

NOV 27 BARS & CLUBS Cocktail Night Selected cocktails ﬂow freely. RMB 198. 9pm-1am. Scarlett (6552 3600) Cosmo Two In One House from Taku Takahashi, Patrick Yu, Eddie Lv and others. Dance yourself dry, then retreat to the Beijinger chillout lounge. For information, contact 136 7130 4233. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). Tickets at clubzone.cn. 9pm. 798 art district Peter Kruder Dorfmeister’s staying at home. RMB 100, RMB 60 (advance). 9pm. Link Star (8590 7430) Section 6 Hip-hop. Price TBD. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

MUSIC Acid Live You like jazz? How about if we spike it with acid? RMB 120 (A class), RMB 80 (B class), RMB 50 (students). 8pm. Chaoyang Culture Center/TNT Theater (8599 6011; see A&C directory)

Derrick Carter Chicago house legend. RMB 50, free (before 11pm). 10pm. Punk (6410 5222)

The Ah-Q Arkestra Beijing’s most original jazz ensemble performs an eclectic mix of jazz, funk and Latin music. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050)

Jonas Kopp Science of Sounds team up with Argentinian DJ Kopp for late-night minimal techno. Price TBD. 10pm. Venue TBD.

DH & Chinese Hellcats Have an easy night and swing with the cats. Price TBD. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

MUSIC Lazy Camels, Me Guan Me Punk regulars plus “special guests.” Who’s it going to be? RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Subs, Bigger Bang, Chasing Stars Odd girl vocals gather at Zhangzizhong Lu. RMB 60, RMB 40 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Ugly Dumplings, Not There Indie rock. Free. 9pm. Hot Cat Club (6400 7868) Wu & The Side Effects, Buyi, Nucleus A night with a bit of everything: the psychedelic Wu, the very Chinese Buyi and the hardcore Nucleus. RMB 40, RMB 30. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – Home of the Wriggler See Nov 24. Opera: Turandot

Dime Records Metal Night Dime Records’ monthly gathering at the metal yard. Lineup includes Egofall and Ordnance. RMB 50. 9.30pm. 13 Club (8261 9267) Doc Talk Shock, Birdstriking, Mr. Graceless, Streets Kill Strange Animals Doc Talk Shock comes from Dalian to make noisy-post-pop-rock supported by punk heads and experimental geeks. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Zi Yue (Confucius Says) Chinese folk rock band expresses complicated emotions with the basic elements. RMB 120, RMB 100 (advance). 9pm. The One (5914 8087)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – Home of the Wriggler See Nov 24. Film: Burning Beijing A double-feature of documentary ﬁlms

provided by the Burning Man Festival: Beyond Black Rock and Burn on the Bayou. 2-6pm. Price and venue TBD (159 1101 3992) Opera: Turandot See Nov 25.

LIVING Art Jam for Art’s Sake Jean-Sébastien Héry (Zhang Si’an), the 2010 winner of Beijing Global Battle of the Bands, will provide music for your canvas. RMB 150 (large canvas). 9pm-late. Beijing Color Studio (136 7129 5154) www.beijingcolorstudio.com WAB Charity Bazaar The annual Western Academy of Beijing’s Charity Bazaar guarantees you’ll be able to ﬁnd a little something for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Delicious foods and fun activities – including DIY chocolates and face-painting for the kids – are also available throughout the day. Proceeds go to the Surmang Foundation. More details at ellen.inbeijing@yahoo. com. Free. 10.30am-3.30pm. Western Academy of Beijing (8456 4155)

EXPLORE Ancient Temple Zen Retreat Live the monastic life for a weekend: chant, meditate, hike with monks and release ﬁsh back into nature. Meet at Exit A of Dongdan subway station. RMB 690, RMB 552 (children under 16). 8am. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648, info@90percenttravel.com) www.90percenttravel.com

NOV 28 MUSIC Lin Tianran Folk night is becoming a tradition at Wudaokou’s punk base. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Edinburgh Festival 2010 Highlights – Home of the Wriggler See Nov 24. Opera: Turandot See Nov 25.

LIVING Hiking on the Jingxiyuhe Old Road Transport yourself back to the Tang dynasty, when this road was used for transporting coal and food to Beijing. Visit some of the old sections of road, complete with ancient hoof prints and a number of beautiful local sites. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 200 (includes transportation, guide, coffee & breakfast), RMB 150 (advance). Culture Yard (8404 4166) www.cultureyard.net Speed Dating Chat with a prospect for six minutes, then move on to another person. No need for an awkward exit strategy. It’s a brilliant way to meet new people - and if you’re lucky, to land that all-important first date. RMB 150 (includes a drink and appetizers). 7pm. Venue TBD. (131 6122 9172) www.fishbowlevents.com Tea Market Tour to Maliandao Explore Beijing’s largest wholesale tea market, Maliandao, located in what used to be Xuanwu District. You can taste teas from all over the country, shop for affordable teaware and enjoy a delicious southern Chinese lunch. RMB 180 (including lunch). 10am-2pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

NOV 29 LIVING INN Holiday Charity Bazaar Kick off your holiday shopping season by browsing unique crafts at this annual bazaar. Participate in the lucky raffle draw for a chance to win fabulous prizes. All proceeds will support local charities. Details at www.innbeijing.org. RMB 60 (includes coffee, tea, pastries and special holiday treats). 10am-2.30pm. Capital Club Athletic Center (8486 2225 ext 136)

MONDAYS DINING Burger Burger Mondays Come hungry. Two-for-one on all signature burgers. 4pm. Blue Frog (6417 4030) Happy Anniversary SALT Celebrate with SALT and get 20% oﬀ any bottle of wine on Mondays all month. SALT (6437 8457) Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% oﬀ any bottle of wine. Mosto (5208 6030)

BARS & CLUBS Bookworm Pub Quiz Ask a silly question, get a trivial answer. Prizes to be won. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507) Happy Mondays All-day happy hour. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794) Movie Night Flicks on the screen. Free dessert if you buy dinner between 7-9pm. Free. 8pm. Lush (8286 3566) Tia & the Knutz Jazz, hip-hop and R&B. Free. 9.30pm. Xiu (8567 1108)

LIVING Chinese Language and Culture Club The Chinese teachers will teach you the stuﬀ you really want to know, like slang and cursing, pick-up lines, what the popular music is nowadays and more. Register at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 75/workshop, RMB 250/month (4 workshops). 7-8pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Life Drawing Club Sketch live models in an encouraging environment. Either bring your own art materials or purchase them there at minimal cost. Beginners are welcome. Register at info@thehutong.com. RMB 60, RMB 50 (members). 7.30-9.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Painting with Acrylics Class Learn how to paint with acrylic in all sorts of ways. Some experience in drawing and painting is required. RMB 1,800 (8 weeks; materials not included). 12.303pm. Beijing Color Studio (136 7129 5154) www.beijingcolorstudio.com

Free. 9pm-2am. Xiu (8567 1108) Open Mic Night Because everyone’s got one great song in them. Free. 8.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 8pm. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161) Stumble Inn Quiz Night How many beers do you have? Free. 7.30pm. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794) Terra-ﬁc Tuesdays Two-for-one Stellas, imported beers for RMB 28 (or RMB 100 for a bucket), RMB 38 caipirinhas and mojitos and RMB 48 for a glass of champagne. Free. 5pm. Terra (6591 9148)

MUSIC Zoomin’ Night Here’s where you go to discover the pioneering and bizarre. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

SPORT Gaelic Football Beijing Gaelic Football Club holds weekly men’s and women’s practice games every Tuesday in the city; all skill levels are welcome. 7pm. Details at beijinggaa@yahoo. com or www.beijinggaa.org. Volleyball Competitive Volleyball Game plays once a week near Houhai area. 7pm. Details at beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com.

LIVING Knitting Workshop Get loopy with the best yarns and designs. Fee includes knitting tools and pattern materials. RMB 200, RMB 180 (members). 7-9pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Qigong Club No strict rules, no strict master and no attendance requirements. The aim of the class is to help people improve their ﬂexibility and to practice qigong on their own terms. RMB 60, RMB 50 (members). 6-7pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Taiji Workshop: Eric Liu Strengthen your mind and body and experience a diﬀerent side of Chinese culture through this Chen-style taijiquan form. RMB 100, RMB 80 (members). 7-8.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

EVERY TUE & THU SPORT Beijing Devils Training Rugby training out at Dulwich Legend Gardens, Shunyi. Free bus leaves The Den at 7.15pm. Women’s Rugby Rugby training out at Dulwich Legend Gardens, Shunyi. Free bus leaves The Den at 7.15pm. Contact Amy at 152 0148 7305 or haggisgoeswild@gmail.com.

wine for RMB 218. Scarlett, Hotel G (6587 1578) Jazz Night What goes well with pad thai and green chicken curry? Jazz, obviously. Rotating musicians entertain weekly. 8pm. Purple Haze Courtyard (6501 9345)

BARS & CLUBS Bling Loves Ladies Night Free cosmopolitans and mojitos for ladies. RMB 100 open bar for the gents. Free. 9pm. Bling (5905 6999) Coquin Ladies Night Free drinks for the girls and beautiful people for all as this ladies’ night makes a comeback. Free. 9pm. Touch, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8888) Divas & Champagne Buy-one-get-one-free on champagne cocktails and bottles of Moët. Free. 9pm-midnight. Xiu (8567 1108) Foxy Night Free Ice Fox Vodka cocktails for ladies before midnight, and 30% oﬀ bottles all night. DJs Jun Lee and Eric Santos play the music. Free. 9pm-late. Yan Club (6590 3690) Ladies’ Night House wine is on the house, gender permitting. Free. 8-10pm. Dao Le (5821 1353) Lush Pub Quiz How many students does it take to change a light bulb? Come early for a seat. Winners take home a bottle of Jack. Free. 8pm. Lush (8286 3566) Martini Wednesdays Beijing’s best martinis? Possibly. Ten of them buy-one-get-one-free? Deﬁnitely. Free. 6-10pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) Paddy’s Quiz Which quiz host swears the most? Prizes for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Pomegranate Quiz How do you spell pomegranate? Free. 8pm. The Pomegranate (8046 2558) Wicked Wednesdays Buy-one-get-one-free on all classic cocktails. Free. 9pm-midnight. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794)

MUSIC University Rock Night Student bands shoot for stars. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

SPORT Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 7-10pm. Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com. Basketball Play with the Angels. 6.30pm. General Administration of Sport of China Training Centre. www.angels-club.com.cn Ladies Netball The Commonwealth’s version of basketball. All skill levels welcome. Free. 7pm. Harrow International School, Anzhen Xili Campus. Contact joanne. preston@dulwich-beijing.cn

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DINING

LIVING

Irish Volunteer Quiz How much do you get paid? RMB 10 per person. 7pm. The Irish Volunteer (6438 5581)

Buy One Burger, Get One Free From steakhouse to swiss & ’shrooms – double your fun. 4pm. All-Star Sports Bar & Grill (5905 6999)

Mundo Latino x Magic Tequila Latin music, with RMB 30 tequila shots and RMB 180 buckets of ﬁve Coronas.

Cold Cut Combo Night Feel like salami? Ham? Both? Get a large cold-cut platter and one bottle of house

Women’s Support Group This group meets every week to oﬀer a safe environment for women to express themselves, explore and share life experiences. RMB 250/session. 7-8.30pm. Small Steps Coaching (138 0100 9830)

EXPLORE NOVEMBER 2010

EVENTS Cambodia: Angkor Wat Explore Cambodia, from Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat, on this ﬁve-day tour. RMB 5,950 (includes round-trip airfare, minimum two people). Asialive Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn

EVERY WED & THU MUSIC Blues and Jazz Nights Live blues, folk and jazz performances soothe your nerves. Free. 8-11pm. Enoterra (5208 6076; see Dining directory)

THURSDAYS DINING Bodega Fever All-you-can-eat tapas for RMB 88, and sangria for RMB 38 a glass. Scarlett, Hotel G (6587 1578)

SPORT Handball All are welcome to come and try the game. Contact Marcus at m.wachtmeister@gmx. de or Severine at sjeulin@yahoo. Full details at www.handballinchina.org. 7pm. Beijing City International School

LIVING Chinese Painting with An Ni Learn the basics of Chinese painting and receive individual guidance from a professional. RMB 160, RMB 150 (members). 7-8.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Drawing Course for Beginners Brush up on your old drawing skills or start from scratch, using pencils, graphite sticks, charcoal and more. RMB 1,800 (8 weeks; materials not included). 9.30am-noon. Beijing Color Studio (136 7129 5154) www.beijingcolorstudio.com

Free Keg Night The ﬁrst keg of beer is free. By the time it’s done, you’ll be ready for happy hour. Free. 8pm. Pyro (8286 6240) Live & Direct Live music takes you into the weekend. Free. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566) Live Music Night Robbie Hennebry entertains with a mix of covers and his own tunes. Free. 9.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) T.F.I. Fridays Classic tunes from DJ Tipsy, and free shots on the hour. Free. 8pm-1am. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794) Thank Funk It’s Friday Half-price drinks from 6-9pm. Free. 6pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050) Thank God It’s Friday All standard drinks for RMB 25 from 6-10pm. Plus, TGIF coupons let you get your sixth drink free (coupons valid every Friday). Free. 6pm. Scarlett (6552 3600)

THREE TO SEE

Wind Down at the Wine Club Discover some of the world’s wine regions with sommelier Julia Zhu. Includes ﬁve wines, expert commentary and canapés. RMB 150+15%. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030)

gold-mining villages and the natural beauty of southern Taiwan. RMB 12,200. TUI China (8519 8999, private-tours@tui. cn) www.tui.cn

EVERY FRI & SAT DINING Seafood Night at Raffles Live Boston lobster, a three-sided raw bar featuring crab, oysters and sashimi. Buffet also includes various Asian specialities and plenty of desserts. RMB 368+15%. 6-10pm. East 33, Raffles (6526 3388 ext 5171)

SATURDAYS DINING Sealicious Seafood Buffet Lavish spread of fresh seafood with a glass of welcome bubbles and free-ﬂowing drinks. RMB 428+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Seasonal Taste, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) Taste of Brazil SALT oﬀers Brazil’s national dish, feijoada. Traditionally eaten on Saturday, this stew features slow-cooked beans and homemade sausage with seasoned rice. RMB 148. Noon-3pm. SALT (6437 8457)

MUSIC

BARS & CLUBS

BARS & CLUBS Beer Pong Throw a ball into a cup, win drinks. Free. 8pm. Pyro (8286 6240)

DJ Maxwell Resident spins tunes till late. Free. 9pm. Scarlett (6552 3600)

Champagne Soiree Buy one champagne cocktail, get one free. Mumm champagne RMB 488 per bottle. DJ Mo Lee plays the tunes. Free. 9pm-late. Yan Club (6590 3690)

Poker Night Two-for-one on wine by the glass. Free. 8-10pm. Dao Le (5821 1353) Silly Saturdays Selected martinis just RMB 20. Free. 9pmmidnight. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794)

Exposed: Ladies’ Night Free VnC cocktails and second-ﬂoor “girls-only” zone. Free. 9pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050)

MUSIC Liu Yuan Saxophone Quartet China’s jazz forefather keeps the Houhai shores smooth. Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Girls’ Night Out Free vodka drinks from 10pm-1am for the ladies, and 30% off all bottles. Free. 10pm. Xiu (8567 1108) Jubbly Bubbly Two-for-one on champagne by the glass. Free. 5pm. Terra (6591 9148) Martini Night All martinis are RMB 40 all night, and there’s free pizza from 9-10pm. Free. George’s (6553 6299) Mule and Mojito Thursday With northern China facing shortages, Mao Mao Chong wants you to use less water. Order a mule or mojito and bring your glass back for a refill. The bar saves water on washing the glass, and you’ll pay just RMB 20 for the refill. Win-win. Free. Mao Mao Chong (159 9264 6024) No Ties After Five Discounts on beer and selected cocktails. Join the No Ties Club and collect stamps to receive free buckets of beer, wine and spirits. Free. 5pm. Mix, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8888)

SPORT NOV 7: RHAPSODY OF FIRE

Masters of symphonic power metal.

NOV 14: WU TIAO REN

Folk group singing in their local language. So simple, so real.

NOV 19: ZOOMIN’NIGHT CD RELEASE (HEAT 1)

Fat City, Carpet of Let, Chui Wan and Zhang Shouwang warm up your nerves.

FRIDAYS DINING Boutique Beergustation Fridays = ﬁve courses + ﬁve beer pairings. The 5-course menu includes crispy oysters with Old Stout, ceviche with Pale Ale, and chipotle ribs with Blue Star Wheat. RMB 388. 6-10.30pm. SALT (6437 8457)

Yak-Tipping Party RMB 50 gets you free-ﬂow selected drinks until 2am. Free. 9.30pm. Tao Yao Bar (8322 8585)

MUSIC Xia Jia Piano Trio Jazz pianist operates on his keyboards. Free. 10pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Tightarse Thursdays Carlsberg for RMB 20, Tsingtao for RMB 10. The madness of the Beijing darts league? Priceless. 9pm-midnight. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794)

Seafood Carnival Dive into king crabs, oysters, lobster, caviar and salmon – have it steamed, fried or roasted to your taste at live cooking stations. RMB 328+15% (including beer and wine). 6-10pm. Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020)

MUSIC

BARS & CLUBS

Oil Painting Class for Beginners Learn all it takes to compose a painting using oils. Some experience in drawing is required, but none in oil painting. RMB 1,800 (8 weeks; materials not included). 9.30am-noon. Beijing Color Studio (136 7129 5154) www.beijingcolorstudio.com

Chill Out Out with the laptops, in with the cocktails and jazz. Free. 8-11pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Taiwan: Charm and Grandeur A ten-day trip exploring mystic temples,

Liu Yue Guitar Trio Jazz lines read by classic guitar. Free. 9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

NOVEMBER 2010

LIVING

EXPLORE

Aussie Rules Nine-a-side on grass. No wonder they say g’day a lot. More details at beijingfooty@yahoo.com. 2pm. Jade Gardens Field Hockey Ice hockey minus the ﬁghts and ice. For more info, e-mail bjhockeyclub@hotmail. com. 1pm. Beijing Olympic Center Gaelic Football Men’s and women’s practice games every Sunday; all skill levels are welcome. Details at beijinggaa@yahoo.com or www. beijinggaa.org. 3pm. WAB (8456 4155) Hiking Get out in the great outdoors. Prices and times vary. www.udoadventure.com or 136 1124 1407.

EXPLORE North Korea Discovery A four-day trip to visit China’s dear neighbor. RMB 7,900 (includes round-trip airfare, minimum two people). Asialive Travel (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn

SUNDAYS DINING

American Sunday Roast Prime beef rib cut tableside with all the trimmings, plus traditional desserts. RMB 178+15%, RMB 98+15% extra for wine buﬀet. Noon-3pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030)

Moreno Donadel Trio Italian pianist collaborates with a few Beijingers. Free. 9.30pm. East Shore Live Jazz Cafe (8403 2131)

Apothecary Fried Chicken Share a whole fried chicken with ’slaw and buttermilk biscuits, courtesy of Louisiana chef Max Levy. RMB 200, RMB 100 (for half). Apothecary (5208 6040)

Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 10am-noon. Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com.

Aroma Gourmet Brunch Lobster, oysters, foie gras, international cheeses and a Sunday roast. RMB 398+15% (includes unlimited Piper Heidsieck champagne). 11.30am-2.30pm. Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8161) Bellini Brunching What’s better than champagne? Bellinis. Free-flow orange, passionfruit, or lychee bellinis and other wines with unlimited orders off the brunch menu, which includes eggs benedict and Singaporean laksa. RMB 279, RMB 198 (no alcohol). 11.30am-2.30pm. Fennel (6436 1818) Bubbalicious An array of cold and hot dishes and desserts, along with juice and smoothie stations. A kids’ corner entertains the young’uns. RMB 368+15% (includes unlimited champagne), RMB 149+15% (kids 6-12). 11.30am-3.30pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Bubbly Sundays Caviar, live seafood, tartare stations, makeyour-own sushi rolls, teppanyaki ice cream and much more. RMB 368+15% (includes free-flowing Pommery Pop champagne), RMB 148+15% (kids younger than 12), free (kids under 6). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Financial Street (6629 7810) Cajun Shrimp Boil Family-style shrimp boil, where groups can share a giant feast of spicy shrimp, corn-on-the-cob, sausage, potatoes and more. 5-9pm. RMB 98. Reservations requested; minimum of four people. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161) FIZZtastic Champagne Brunch Premium Taittinger Champagne on free-flow and a lip-smacking array of international gastronomy. The “Kidz Paradise” features a special food buffet, cartoons and toys for the tots. RMB 368+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Penta, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411) Roasted Sundays Sunday roast, with live acoustic music from Robbie Hennebry at 4pm. RMB 80 (two courses), RMB 100 (three courses). Noon-6pm. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794) Sunday Champagne Brunch Get your bubbly on at Greenfish’s lavish Sunday brunch featuring pan-fried foie gras, seared beef medallion and grilled lobster served tableside. RMB 348+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Financial St (6601 6666 ext 6255) Sundays at St. Regis Award-winning brunch with champagne, oysters and other signature connoisseur dishes. RMB 358, RMB 458 (with champagne) 11.30am-3pm. Garden Court, St. Regis. (6460 6688)

BARS & CLUBS Lush Open Mic Show oﬀ your talents for 15 minutes of fame and a free beer. Past acts have ranged from free-style rap battles to tap dancing. RMB 10. 9pm. Lush (8286 3566)

MUSIC

SPORT

Basketball Play with the Angels. 2pm. General Administration of Sport of China Training Centre. www.angels-club.com.cn Flag Football The only American football group in Beijing plays ﬂag football for weekend fun. Contact Yoyao Hsueh at yoyaoh@gmail. com or 159 0120 2499. 3pm. Chaoyang Park Hash House Harriers Run every Sunday, then drink like a sailor on leave. Meet at Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q at 1pm. Runs usually last an hour, covering about 7-8km. Each run is RMB 20 and includes beer and water along the way. www.hash.cn

NOV 7: DESIGNER TALK AT UCCA: WANG YIYANG

The founder of the Zuczug label is here to talk business and design.

Touch Rugby You can practice touching on the free bus from The Den. www.beijingdevils.com

Short ribs presented in six flavors (including Korean and Sichuan styles) with freeflow red wine. Ladies can enjoy a la carte buffet at half-price. RMB 188. Café Noir, Traders Upper East Hotel (5907 8416)

Water Polo Beijing Ducks play most Sundays. All skill levels welcome. For more info, contact richard.andrew.young@gmail.com. 2pm. International School of Beijing

Tea at Tiananmen Enjoy a luxurious afternoon – nibble on an array of freshly baked scones, ﬁnger sandwiches, delectable cakes and pastries. 3-5pm. RMB 138. Capital M (6702 2727)

Women’s Lacrosse Practice takes place every Sunday at 10am. Equipment is provided. Cost of pitch fees is shared. Contact Fiona at ﬁonaboyle66@hotmail.com. Women’s Soccer The Odds and Ends are Beijing’s only amateur 11-a-side football team for women. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to World Cup winners. Matches or practice every week. Free. 1pm. Beijing Geological University. Contact Wenhui at 8526 2420 ext 111 or wf7788@hotmail.com.

LIVING Sambasia Barefoot Percussion Workshop Anyone and everyone can be a drummer here. Learn how to create mind-blowing rhythms. Fee includes drums and gear. RMB 80/class, RMB 50/class (students), free (UCCA members). Noon-2pm. UCCA (8459 9269) Survival Chinese This four-part workshop, aimed at expats and travelers of all Chinese levels, covers transportation and directions, small talk, shopping and bargaining, and ordering food. Reserve at workshop@cultureyard. net. RMB 200. 10am-1pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

WEEKENDS DINING Dim Sum Madness Dim sum buﬀet menu featuring 20 gourmet essentials, as well as baby abalone and chilled teas. RMB 199 for two. 11.30am-3pm. Celestial Court Restaurant, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688) Luxurious Brunch at Maison Boulud Pick and choose from a large selection of delectable courses at Maison Boulud. 11am-4pm. RMB 258 (4 courses), RMB 218 (3 courses), RMB 168 (2 courses). Maison Boulud (6559 9200) Red Rib and Rip

SPORT The TREK Peloton Road Bike Cycling Club Rental bikes are available. Riders are divided into groups based on ﬁtness levels and speed. More information at tom@thebeijingpeloton.com or at www.thebeijingpeloton.com.

ONGOING DINING All-You-Can-Eat from Down Under Nov 1-15. Eat the best of Australian grain-fed beef and lamb as prepared by guest chef David Carew. Also enjoy the Australian wines and imported seafood. RMB 258+15% buffet lunch, RMB 298+15% buffet dinner, RMB 298+15% Sunday brunch (includes free-flow champagne). Monsoon, Intercontinental Beijing Financial Street. (5852 5916) Belgium Gourmet Month Nov 15-30. Kick-off party at the Belgium Embassy in honor of King’s Day on Nov 15, followed by two weeks of promotions and specials at various Belgium restaurants, bars and food outlets about town. Participants include Morel’s, Dine & Wine, and The Tree. If you love fries, waffles, beer and chocolate, keep an eye on www.thebeijinger.com for events listings and promotion details. Cantonese Delights Nov 4-21. Guest Chef Peter Cheung from Le Royal Meridien Shanghai will bring his expertise and 20 new dishes to Zen5es, including deep-fried crispy milk with shrimp paste. Zen5es, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) Chow Down on Dim Sum All month. Stuff yourself at lunch with an all-you-can-eat a la carte dim sum created by a dim sum master at Ming Court. RMB 98. 11.30am-2.30pm. Ming Court, Langham Place (6457 5555) Fondue Feast All month. Curb the wintry cold with

fondue, featuring traditional favorites ranging from melted cheese with bread cubes to tender meats in heated olive oil. For dessert: Valrhona chocolate with seasonal fruit. Starting from RMB 280 for two. Mon-Sat 11.30-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Blu Lobster (6841 2211) Hungry for Hummus? All month. Middle Eastern favorite Rumi is offering a lunch buffet that includes many of their most popular menu items. RMB 88. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm. Rumi (8454 3838) Italian & Truffles All month. Alba white truffles are in season, so enjoy a special menu featuring the exquisite white truffles shaved tableside. Dishes include smoked goose liver with chestnut cream and white truffles, and egg tagliolini with white truffles. RMB 520 and up, a la carte only. Daily 6-10.30pm. Cepe, Ritz-Carlton Financial Street (6601 6666) Late Supper All month. Terra is offering a selection of dishes with special wine pairings selected by owner Gaby Alves. Perfect for those who like late-night gourmet munchies. Mon-Sunday 11pm-1am. Terra (6591 9148) Lunch Rapido All month. Can’t decide what to have for lunch? Enjoy two daily specials and a glass of wine, local beer, or juice. Tue-Fri 11am2pm. RMB 98. Terra (6591 9148) Malaysian Magic Nov 8-21. Chef Justin Kam, a native Malaysian with more than 20 years of culinary experience, shares the aromas and colors of Malaysian cuisine, with a lunch and dinner buffet including Kerabu Mangga, Nyonya Curry Kapitan and Assam Prawn. RMB 258+15% lunch, RMB 298+15% dinner (excluding Friday night buffet and Sunday Brunch). Scene a Café, China World Hotel (6505 2266) Peruvian Journey Nov 1-13. Discover Peruvian cuisine prepared by a guest chef from Lima, who brings South American passion to a fresh, healthy, and contemporary buffet with Spanish zest. 11.30-2pm, 6-10pm. RMB 198+15% (lunch), RMB 228+15% (dinner). Café Swiss, Swissôtel (6553 2288) Suzhou Festival Nov 4-12. Suzhou cuisine is famous for quality ingredients, light, sweet flavors and artful preparation. Guest chef Peter Xu will cook up a range of authentic dishes, such as steamed Mandarin fish and cherry pork. 11.30-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Dragon Palace, Kempinski Hotel (6465 3388)

NOVEMBER 2010

EVENTS Traditional English Tea All month. Indulge in tea and scones as well as other dainty delights in the elegance of Writer’s Bar at Raffles. RMB 268. Daily 2.30-5.30pm. Writer’s Bar, Raffles Hotel (6526 3388 ext 4181) Wine Tasting Classes Learn how to taste wines like the experts, and get your Wine & Spirit Education Trust certification. There are three levels, at various costs, but includes all study materials, exam fees, and of course, wines! Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting (5960 4050, info@longfengwines.com) Wine Ritual All month. Unwind from a rough day in sophisticated surrounding with freeflowing wines and cocktails, including some featured wines. Canapes and snacks also provided. RMB198+15%. 5.30-7pm. Press Club Bar, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688 ext 2360) Winter White Truffles All month. Celebrate winter with a trufflethemed degustation menu, including lobster ravioli with white truffle, duck breast with milk skin and white truffle, as well as chicken liver parfait with truffle. 6-10pm. Aria, China World Hotel (6505 2266)

BARS & CLUBS Allie Webb Mon-Sat. LA singer belts out pop and jazz tunes. Free. 8pm-midnight (Mon-Thu), 9pm-1am (Fri-Sat). Aria (6505 2266 ext 6644) Cocktail Fever Sun-Wed. Buy one-get-one-free on all cocktails. Free. 5-8.30pm. George’s (6553 6299) Kokoh Conley Mon-Sat. Jazz singer whose talents extend to writing and producing her own music. Free. 8pm. Centro (6561 8833) Maximum Tue-Sun. House band pleases the crowd. Free. 9.30pm. Xiu (8567 1108) Sabrina Montgomery Daily. Singer with a powerful set of pipes belts out jazz, funk and soul standards. Free. 8pm (Sun-Thu), 9pm (Fri-Sat). China Bar (8567 1234)

MUSIC CJW Jazz Band All month. Musicians from America, Taiwan and Germany make the night easy listening. Free. 9.20pm. CJW (6587 1222) In The Mood From Nov 6. Aussie duo plays all your favorite hits in the hutong. Free. 8pm. Han’s Royal Garden (8402 5588)

STYLE Art Sale All month. Notebooks are 50% off, while all other items are 30% off. Postcards featuring contemporary Chinese artwork are currently selling for RMB 20 for five. UCCA Store (8459 9514) Fashionista Deal All month. Exclusive for readers of the Beijinger: All customers get a RMB 300 coupon upon entering the store, and if you spend more than RMB 1,800, you’ll get some free jewelry, too. Eldi (6416 1762) MuscleTech Month Sale All month. If you buy over RMB 600 worth of MuscleTech products, you can get Hydroxycut Advanced for free (RMB 499 value). Elite Nutrition Center (5900 4538) www.chinaenc.com.cn

NOVEMBER 2010

Winter Essentials Spa Package All month. The Spa warms you up in the cold season with a rejuvenating hot stone massage and nourishing facial. RMB 780+15% oﬀ. The Spa of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8560)

ARTS & CULTURE Photography: In Praise of Age From Oct 11. Denis Lejeune uses photography to express the visual beauty of the elderly. Alliance Française de Pekin – Xihai Center (6404 2643) Zhong Chen: Butterfly Lovers From Oct 23. Chinese-Australian Zhong Chen’s exploration of transcultural identity in modern society. Aratong Gallery (6438 4980) Guan Wei: Development Zone From Oct 30. The much-traveled Guan Wei puts on a solo exhibition linking his hometown and Australia, where he has had many residencies. Shuimu Art Space (6433 4216) “Curated By Liu Wei” — Wang Yuyang & Hu Xiangqian: Organisms Until Nov 7. In Wang Yuyang’s “Breath,” tattered and battered household appliances flutter with breath. In the video work “Superfluous Knowledge,” city boy Hu Xiangqian attempts to survive in the wilderness with knowledge gleaned from a survival guidebook. UCCA (8459 9269) Goya: Chronicler of All Wars Until Nov 14. The exhibition places the figure of Goya as precursor to photojournalism by using photography to bring Goya’s legacy closer to today. Free. Instituto Cervantes (5879 9666) Frank Gehry. Architect Until Nov 30. The Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s first exhibition in China. N8, Sanlitun Village North Zhang Wei: Sculpture Exhibition Until Nov 28. The sculptures of the master, including the bronze “Tree #6.” Free. HT Gallery (5978 9981) Burma: Beauty and Tragedy Nov 6-Dec 2. Jenny Chu and Mitch Moxley share their photos of a fascinating land. Free. Café Zarah (8403 9807) DAZE Nov 6-Dec 31. An exhibition displaying the work of one of the pioneers of the New York graf’ scene. Free. CHANGART Gallery (5978 9898) Masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance at the Louvre, Edmond de Rothschild Collection From Nov 14. Pascal Torres Guardiola, curator of the Collection Edmond de Rothschild at the Louvre, brings Italian masterpieces to Beijing. Free. CAFA Art Museum (6477 1575) China’s Threatened Waters Nov 22-Dec 12. Sean Gallagher’s multimedia project combines stills, video, interviews and time-lapse photography to examine endangered wetland regions. Details at www.gallagher-photo.com/ blog. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Film: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Michael Douglas reprises his role from Oliver Stone’s ’80s classic to tell Shia LaBeouf that greed is good. In cinemas across town. Film: Resident Evil: Afterlife From Oct 23. The video game franchise returns for its umpteenth sequel. Director Paul W.S. Anderson calls on the regular talent of Milla Jovovich and new boy Wentworth Miller. In cinemas across town.

Film: Unstoppable From Nov 12. A runaway train threatens a city. In cinemas across town. Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I From Nov 19. The wizard tale begins winding down. In cinemas across town.

SPORT

Skiing in Yabuli Four-day trip to China’s largest ski resort. From RMB 8,690. Country Holidays (5869 1781/82, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn

VENUES LISTED IN COVER FEATURE Baodu Feng 56 Langfang Ertiao,

The 16th Asian Games Nov 12-27. Global powerhouse China comes to these regional games as hosts and favorites to top the medal table. How will they do? Times vary. Full schedule at www.gz2010.cn/en

Qianmen Dajie, Xuanwu District. 爆肚冯,宣

Beijing Hikers Every Wed, Sat & Sun. Join the club for rated rambles over varied picturesque terrain outside the city. Call ahead to inquire about the hike’s degree of diﬃculty. RMB 250 and upwards, RMB 150 (kids under 12). Leave 8.30am sharp from the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Inn. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers.com

Beidajie, Dongcheng District. 北新桥卤煮老

ClubFootball Men’s 5-a-side Leagues All month. Fun in the freezing cold. New players always welcome. Register at 5130 6893/4/5/6, or play@wanguoqunxing.com. www.clubfootball.com.cn

Dongyan, Houhai, Xicheng District. 东兴顺

武区前门大街廊坊二条56号

Baoji Douzhi Dian 27 Shuru Hutong,

Qianmen Dajie, Xuanwu District. 宝记豆汁店,宣武区前门大街输入胡同27号

Beixinqiao Luzhu Laodian 141 Dongsi 店,东城区东四北大街141号

Chenji Luzhu Xiaochang 3 Qudeng

Hutong, Xuanwu District. 陈记卤煮小肠,宣武区取灯胡同3号

Daoxiangcun 1) 19 Dongzhimennei Dajie,

Dongcheng District; 2) 8 Xinjiekouwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 稻香村, 1)东城区东直门内大街19号; 2)西城区新街口外大街8号

Dongxingshun Baodu Zhang 17 Qianhai 爆肚张,西城区什刹海前海东沿17号

Hai Wan Ju 1/F, Nandu Hotel, 36 Songyu

Dongli, Chaoyang District. 海碗居,朝阳区松榆东里36号南都宾馆1层

English Premier League All month. The biggest league in the world continues. Highlights include Liverpool vs. Chelsea (Nov 7), Manchester City vs. Manchester United (Nov 10) and Arsenal vs. Spurs (Nov 20). Times vary.

Hongji Xiaochi Dian 12 Niu Jie, Xuanwu

NBA All month. More colorful action than the Birdman’s tattoos. Times vary.

10 Xinjiekou Beidajie, Xicheng District. 华

NFL All month. Ed Wang and the Bills still repping China for the new season. Pace and power are the reward for those with the time to watch a whole game. Times vary. NHL All month. The long road to the Stanley Cup is underway. Times vary. Ultimate Frisbee All month. Beijing Ultimate continues throughout the winter. Play in the weekly pickup and practice sessions to get started. Contact anthonytao13@gmail.com.

EXPLORE Beijing City Bus Tour This daily bilingual city tour oﬀers a brief introduction to Beijing’s sights and planning. RMB 380, free (children under 1.2m). Day tour (3 hours) bus departs at 9.30am, 10am, 2pm and 2.30pm. Night tour (1.5 hours) bus departs at 7pm and 7.30pm. Tour departs from Guomao Exhibition Hall. Beijing Citybus Tour (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com Lhasa Four days on the “Roof of the World.” From RMB 9,980. Country Holidays (5869 1781/82, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn Niseko Skiing Trip Five days at Niseko, acclaimed as “The Whistler of Japan.” From RMB 15,250. Country Holidays (5869 1781/82, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn Skiing in Japan Four-day trip to Yuzawa, a ski resort on the outskirts of Tokyo. From RMB 12,950. Country Holidays (5869 1781/82, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www.countryholidays.com.cn

District. 洪记小吃店,宣武区牛街12号 Huatian Diwai Xiaochi Dian

180 Di’anmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. 华天地外小吃店,西城区地安门外大街180号

Huatian Xincheng Xiaochi Dian 天新城小吃店,西城区新街口北大街10号

Huguosi Xiaochi 1) 93 Huguosi Dajie,

Xicheng District; 2) 214 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. 护国寺小吃店,1) 西城区护国寺大街93号; 2) 东城区东四北大街214号

Jiumen Xiaochi 1 Xiaoyou Hutong,

Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. 九门小吃,西城区德胜门内大街孝友胡同1号

Liuquan Ju 155 Di’anmenwai Dajie,

Xicheng District. 柳泉居,西城区地安门外大街155号

Longxingsheng Mingyou Xiaochi

19 Ya’er Hutong, Houhai, Xicheng District. 隆兴盛名优小吃,西城区后海鸦儿胡同19号

Menkuang Hutong Luzhu Huoshao

Menkuang Hutong, Qianmen Dajie, Xuanwu District. 门框胡同卤煮火烧, 宣武区前门大街门框胡同内

Nailao Wei 1) Rm 107, 202

Guang’anmennei Dajie, Xuanwu District; 2) 148 Xisi Beidajie, Xicheng District; 3) Inside Jiumen Xiaochi, 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Houhai, Xicheng District. 奶酪魏,1) 宣武区广安门内大街202号107室; 2) 西城区西四北大街148号; 3) 西城区后海孝友胡同1号九门小吃内

Nanlaishun 12 Nancaiyuan Jie, Xuanwu

District. 南来顺,宣武区南菜园街12号 Niu Jie Muslim Supermarket 5 Niu Jie,

Xuanwu District. 牛街清真超市,宣武区牛街5号

Sanyuan Meiyuan 1) 7 Chongwenmen

Xidajie, Chongwen District; 2) Xinjiekou Nandajie (near Ping’anli subway station), Xicheng District. 三元梅园,1) 崇文区崇文门西大街7号; 2) 西城区新街口南大街平安里地铁站旁

Shaguo Ju 60 Xisi Nandajie, Xicheng

District. 砂锅居,西城区西四南大街60号 Tian’anmen Fangshan Restaurant

37 Dongjiaomin Xiang (east of Tian’anmen Square), Dongcheng District. 天安门仿膳饭庄,东城区东交民巷37号(天安门广场东侧)

Xiaochang Chen 128 Nanheng Dongjie,

Xuanwu District. 小肠陈,宣武区南横东街128号

DIRECTORY DINING

DINING DIRECTORY INDEX 1001 Nights – Middle Eastern A Food Affaire – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Afunti – Xinjiang & Muslim Agrilandia – Italian Agua – Spanish Ai Jiang Shan – Korean Alameda – Contemporary International Alameen – Middle Eastern Alameer – Middle Eastern Alba – Cafes & Teahouses Alla Osteria – Italian All–Star Sports Bar & Grill – American The American Cafe – American American Steak & Eggs – American Amigo – Central & South American An Die An Niang – Shandong Annie’s – Italian Apothecary – American Argo – Mediterranean Aria – European Aroma – Buffets Asia Bistro – Buffets Asian Star – Southeast Asian Assaggi – Italian The Astor Grill – Steakhouses Athena – Mediterranean Awfully Chocolate – Bakeries, Delis & Candy The Bak Kut Teh Specialist – Southeast Asian Bali Papaya – Southeast Asian Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu – Dumplings The Bar and Grill – Steakhouses Barolo – Italian Bei – Contemporary International Bellagio – Taiwan Bento & Berries – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Bianyifang – Beijing Duck Biteapitta – Middle Eastern BLD Cafe – Contemporary International Blu Lobster – Contemporary International Blue Frog – American Bocata – Cafes & Teahouses Bonbon Bins – Bakeries, Delis & Candy The Bookworm – Cafes & Teahouses Boucherie Michel – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Boulangerie Nanda – Bakeries & Delis Brasserie Flo – French Brazillian Churrascos – Central & South American The Bridge Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Budapest Hungarian Restaurant – European The Butcher’s Steakhouse – Steakhouses Cabare – European Cafe Cha – Buffets Cafe de la Poste – French Cafe Europa – European Cafe Noir – Cafes & Teahouses Cafe Sambal – Southeast Asian Cafe Zarah – Cafes & Teahouses Capital M – European Carmen – Spanish CCSweets – Bakeries & Delis Celestial Court – Cantonese Cepe – Italian Chao – Fusion Chao Dian – Cantonese Charcoal Bar – Korean Chef Chan – Southeast Asian Chef Too – American China Grill – Contemporary International Chongqing Fandian – Sichuan Chuan Ban – Sichuan Chynna – Contemporary Chinese Ciro’s Pomodoro – Italian Colibri Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Comptoirs de France – Bakeries, Delis & Candy CourtYard – Contemporary International Crepanini – French Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim CRU Steakhouse – Steakhouses Crystal Jade – Cantonese The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill – Steakhouses Da Dong Roast Duck – Beijing Duck Da Dongbei – Dongbei Daccapo – Italian Dali Courtyard – Yunnan Danieli’s – Italian Dareen Coffee – Middle Eastern Dianke Dianlai – Yunnan Din Tai Fung – Dumplings Ding Ding Xiang – Hot Pot Domus – French

Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus – German Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant – Sichuan Du – Japanese Duck de Chine – Beijing Duck East 33 – Buffets El Wajh – Middle Eastern Element Fresh – American Elements – Cantonese The Elephant – Russian Enoterra – European Essence – Buffets Fangshan Restaurant – Imperial Fatburger – American Feiteng Yuxiang – Sichuan Fennel Bistro – European Fish Nation – European Flamme International Grill – Steakhouses Fook Lam Moon – Cantonese Fratelli Fresh – Italian Fu Jia Lou – Beijing Ganges Indian Restaurant – Indian/Pakistani Ganglamedo – Tibetan Gaon Korean Restaurant – Korean Garden Court – Buffets Geba Geba– Japanese German Food Center – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Gin – Japanese Gold Barn – Sichuan Grandma’s Kitchen – American Grange – Steakhouses Greek Delicacy – Mediterranean Green T. House – Contemporary Chinese Greenfish – Buffets Grill 79 – Contemporary International Guanghe Chaxuan – Cantonese Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory – Pizza Haidilao Hot Pot – Hot Pot Haiku – Japanese Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar – Japanese Hatsune – Japanese Honeymoon Desserts – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Hopfenstube – German Horizon – Cantonese Hot Bean Cooperative – Beijing Hutong Pizza – Pizza I Rock My Pot – Hot Pot Ibn Battouta – Middle Eastern Ichigo Ichie – Japanese IFW (International Food Warehouse) – Contemporary International In & Out – Yunnan Indian Kitchen – Indian/Pakistani Invincible Ramen – Japanese Invito – Italian Irresistible Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Isshin – Japanese iTea – Taiwan Jaan – French Jade Garden – Zhejiang Jerusalem – Middle Eastern Jewel – Cantonese Jin Ding Xuan – Cantonese Jin Yang Restaurant – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Jing – Buffets JingZun Peking Duck Restaurant – Beijing Duck Jiumen Xiaochi – Beijing Joy Luck – Buffets Kafe Peranakan – Southeast Asian Kagen – Japanese Kamat’s – Indian/Pakistani Karaiya Spice House – Hunan & Hubei Kashgar Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim Kempi Deli – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Kiev – Russian Kitchen Igosso – Italian Kong Yiji – Zhejiang Kranzler’s – Buffets The Kro’s Nest – Pizza Kuchnia Polska – European Kura Kura – Japanese L’Isola – Italian La Cascina – Italian La Pizza – Pizza La Sushi – Japanese La Taverne – French La Vin – French Laijin Yuxuan Fanzhuang – Imperial Lan Club – Contemporary International Lan Na Thai – Thai Latin Grillhouse – Central & South American Le Little Saigon – Vietnamese Le Manège – French

Le Petit Gourmand – French Le Pre Lenotre – French Lei Garden – Cantonese Let’s Burger – American Let’s Seafood – Contemporary Li Jia Cai – Imperial Lijiang Spareribs Hot Pot – Hot Pot Lily’s Diner – American Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant – Beijing Duck Little Sheep – Hot Pot Liujia Guo – Hunan & Hubei The Lollipop Bakery – Bakeries & Delis London Restaurant & Cafe – European Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo – Sichuan Lotus Garden – Cantonese Lotus in Moonlight – Vegetarian Luga’s Banh Mi Now – Vietnamese Luga’s Pho Pho – Vietnamese Luga’s Villa – Central and South American Lunar 8 – Fusion Ma Cherie Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant– Southeast Asian Made in China – Beijing Duck Maison Boulud – French Makye Ame – Tibetan Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) – Sichuan Malacca Legend – Southeast Asian Mana – Mediterranean Mare– Spanish Matsuko – Japanese Maxim’s de Paris – French Mei Mansion – Shanghai Mei Wei Zhen – Imperial Metro – Italian The Mexican Kitchen – Central & South American Miao Minority Restaurant – Guizhou & Guangxi Middle 8th Restaurant – Yunnan Migas Restaurant & Lounge – Mediterranean Ming Court – Cantonese Mirch Masala – Indian/Pakistani Modo – Contemporary International Monsoon – Buﬀets Morel’s – European Mosto – Contemporary International Mrs Shanen’s Bagels – American Mughal’s Beijing – Indian & Pakistani Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie – Vietnamese My China – Contemporary Chinese Nadaman – Japanese Nam Nam – Vietnamese Nanlaishun – Beijing Naoki – Japanese Niajo – Spanish Nishimura – Japanese No Name Restaurant – Yunnan Noble Court – Cantonese Nola – American Noodle Bar – Beijing Noodle Loft – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Nuage – Vietnamese Nyonya Kitchen – Southeast Asian Iron Chef – Japanese Olas Tapas Cafe – Spanish Ole Spanish Restaurant – Spanish The Olive – Mediterranean One East – American Orange Tree Bistro – European The Orchard – European The Orient Kitchen – Southeast Asian Outback Steakhouse – Steakhouses Oyo House – Cafes & Teahouses Panino Teca – Cafes & Teahouses Paomo Guan – Shanxi & Sha’anxi Papa John’s – Pizza Park Side Bar & Grill – European Patara – Thai Paulaner Brauhaus – German Peking Duck Private Kitchen – Beijing Duck Peter’s Tex–Mex Grill – American Phrik Thai – Thai Pie House – Bakeries & Delis Possible Café – Cafes & Teahouses Prego – Italian Punjabi Indian Restaurant – Indian & Pakistani Pure Lotus Vegetarian – Vegetarian Purple Haze Courtyard – Thai Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar – Thai Pyro Pizza – Pizza Qomolangma – Tibetan Qu Na’r – Zhejiang Quan Ju De – Beijing Duck Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar – Indian & Pakistani Ras Ethiopian Cuisine – African

Red Capital Club – Imperial Red Station – Korean Regius Beef – Hot Pot Ristorante Sadler – Italian River Club Restaurant – Italian The Roadhouse at Mutianyu – Contemporary Chinese ROOMbeijing – European Rumi – Middle Eastern The Saddle Cantina – Central and South American Saffron – Spanish Sake Manzo – Japanese SALT – Contemporary International Samadhi Vegetarian Tea House – Vegetarian Sapori d’Italia – Italian Scarlett – Contemporary International Schindler’s Tankstelle – German Schoolhouse Canteen – European Seasonal Tastes – Buffets Senses – Buffets Sequoia Bakery and Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Serve the People – Thai SG Song – Korean Shin Yeh – Taiwan The Side Saddle – Central & South American Sizzler – American Skyline Café – Buffet Sorabol – Korean South Beauty – Sichuan South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube – German South Silk Road – Yunnan Stadium Dog – American Steak Exchange – Steakhouses Sukhothai – Thai Summer Palace – Huaiyang Sunnie – American Sure?o – Mediterranean Sushi Bar – Japanese Suzuki – Japanese Suzumei – Japanese Tairyo Teppanyaki – Japanese The Taj Pavilion – Indian/Pakistani Tamarind (Marriott Northeast) – Indian/Pakistani The Tandoor – Indian/Pakistani Taverna – Mediterranean Tavola – Italian Teahouse of Fu – Cafes & Teahouses TERRA – Central & South American Terra – Central & South American TGI Friday’s – American Three Guizhou Men – Guizhou & Guangxi Time Cafe – European Tim’s Texas Bar–B–Q – American Tong He Ju – Shandong Tori Tei – Japanese Toro Bar – Japanese Trainspotting – Contemporary Chinese The Tree – Pizza Tumaris – Xinjiang & Muslim Unconditional Love Coffee – Cafes & Teahouses Union Bar & Grille – American Va Piano – Italian Va Va Voom – Vietnamese Vasco’s – Buffets Vegan Hut – Vegetarian VIC – Buffets Village Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Vineyard Cafe – European W Dine & Wine – European Water – Contemporary International Whampoa Club – Contemporary Chinese White Nights – Russian Wu Li Xiang – Cantonese Xiang Man Lou – Beijing Duck Xiang Ming Yuan – Hunan & Hubei Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop – Cantonese Xiao Wang Fu – Homestyle Xinjiang Islam Restaurant – Xinjiang & Muslim Xinjiang Red Rose – Xinjiang & Muslim Xuxian Lou – Zhejiang Yan Can Cook Beijing – Contemporary Chinese Yaoji Chaogan Dian – Beijing YellowStone Restaurant & Bar – European Yotsuba – Japanese Yue Restaurant & Bar – Contemporary Chinese Yunteng Shifu – Yunnan Z.Y.X. HYC – Huaiyang ZEN – Cantonese Zen5es – Cantonese

NOVEMBER 2010

DIRECTORY / DINING AFRICAN Ras Ethiopian Cuisine Sit at a child-friendly mesab, and eat injera bread dipped in kitfo and other Ethiopian stews. There is also a large outdoor barbecue and garden area. Mon-Thurs 5pm-midnight, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District. (6436 8998) 埃塞俄比亚餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路21号(燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内)

interior, well-trained staﬀ and delicious Australian steaks. The wine list showcases small American vineyards. Voted “Outstanding American,” “Outstanding Burger,” “Outstanding Brunch (non-hotel),” “Outstanding Steak” and“Outstanding Chef” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, 5-10pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District. (6591 8676, chefbilly@yahoo.com) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营南里小区东门南侧

AMERICAN All-Star Sports Bar & Grill 65 plasma screens plus ﬁne burgers, tacos, pastas and steaks. Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11am2am. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) www.all-starclub.com 朝阳区朝阳

朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园D101a

Lily’s American Diner Classically greasy North American and Tex-Mex fare like cheeseburgers, roast beef subs, fajitas and all-day breakfasts. Wi-Fi and delivery available. Daily 8am-midnight. 2-18 Tianzhijiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 5548) 朝阳区广渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼2-18

Mrs Shanen’s Bagels Beijing’s best bagels, as well as burgers, salads and an extensive breakfast menu. Daily 7.30am-8pm. 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 4301) 单太太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号 (紧邻名都园)

Nola Sip on wine and feast on Cajun dishes including boudin balls, po’ boys and gumbo at this bar and eatery. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (8563 6215) 朝阳区秀水南街11号

公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

The American Cafe No-nonsense American-style diner serves up hearty burgers, a selection of Tex-Mex favorites, sizeable salads and breakfast plates in a cozy environment. Free delivery. Daily 7am-10.30pm. 1/F (behind Ozone Fitness), Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7428) 博博平咖啡, 朝阳区西大望路3号蓝

in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-midnight. D101A, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6036)

Element Fresh This sunny Shanghai import showcases a healthier side of American food, with elaborate salads, smoothies and sandwiches. Popular weekend brunch menu. Voted “Best American,” "Best Non-Hotel Brunch," "Outstanding Family-Friendly" and “Best Sandwiches” in our Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. Shop 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318); www. elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 朝阳区将太路 6号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区 8号楼833单元

One East Modern American cuisine with a large selection of US wines. Their set lunch (two courses RMB 100, three courses RMB 130) consists of light dishes that won’t make you sleepy when you head back to work. Mon-Fri noon-2pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Peter's Tex-Mex Grill The mighty Lone Star state rises again! With a menu oﬀering burritos, fajitas and enchiladas, this eatery pays tribute to Texas' enduring popularity. Voted "Outstanding Mexican" in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 7.30am-11.30pm. Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu (southeast of Holiday Inn Lido), Chaoyang District. (5135 8187, 8627 3734); 2) Mon-Fri 9.30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-11.30pm. 88A International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 2449) 彼德西餐, 1) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海

American Steak & Eggs Chef Paul serves up aﬀordable meals, including classic carb-heavy diner breakfasts and hearty dinner specials. Very popular among housewife expats. 1) 7am-midnight. 1A Rongchang Dongjie (close to Rongchang subway station), Yizhuang, Daxing District. (6582 2065); 2) Daily 6.30ammidnight. Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai (directly north of the Friendship Store, one traﬃc light west of Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6592 8088/8788); 3) Mon-Fri6.30am8pm, Sat-Sun7am-8pm. 6 Wudinghou Jie, Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6629 0008/0006) www.steakeggs.com.cn 喜来中北

Apothecary Fried chicken, jambalaya and gumbo from Bei’s Max Levy pair with throwback US cocktails. Tue-Sun 7pm-late. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层 Blue Frog Chow down on their self-proclaimed “Best Burger in China” and see for yourself whether bigger is indeed better. Voted “Outstanding Burger” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337); 2) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯 Village4号楼3层S4-30

Fatburger Fast-casual diner with tripledecker burgers, hot wings, ice-cream shakes, onion rings and more. Daily 11am-10pm. 1-LB01 The Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound (300 m north of the Kempinski Hotel’s main entrance), 19 East Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8532 1878) www.fatburger.com 朝阳区朝阳区东方东路 19号亮马乔外交公寓1号楼会所1层1号铺

Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravy-based dinners and high-powered desserts from middle America. Voted “Outstanding American” and“Outstanding Family Friendly” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 2790, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 28 Shique Hutong (across from Beixinqiao subway exit C), Dongcheng District. (8403 9452, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F, Wudaokou Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266 6105, bj.grandmas. kitchen@hotmail.com); 4) Daily 7.30am11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6503 2893, bj.grandmas. kitchen@hotmail.com); 5) Daily 7.30am11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com) 祖母厨房, 1) 东城区南池子大街47-2号; 2) 东城区北新桥石雀胡同28号(地铁五号线北新桥站C出口); 3) 海淀区五道口购物中心 5层; 4) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号(友谊商店后面); 5) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 SohoB座1-2层

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NOVEMBER 2010

TGI Friday’s White collar hangout exports American-style burgers, salads, “Mexican” food and desserts. Gargantuan cocktails and regular ladies’ night specials. 1) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, 18 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8497 0650); 2) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing International Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8526 3388); 4) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8738) 星期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区北辰东路 18号凯迪克格兰云天大酒店1层; 2) 西城区金城坊街9-2号; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 4) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北京友谊宾馆

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q This carnivorefriendly restaurant has packed all its authentic high-plains kitsch ﬂown in from the Lonestar State. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米

Union Bar & Grille The grill restaurant that’s classy enough to bring a date for steaks, wings, burgers and more. Nice brunch too. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-12pm. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 优年美式餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village6号楼 3层S6-31

BAKERIES, DELIS & CANDY

润国际公寓公建2号（丽都假日酒店东南边）; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A

堡国际公寓1层

美西餐, 1) 大兴区亦庄荣昌东街甲1号(荣昌地铁附近); 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街(友谊商店北面, 秀水西边第一个红绿灯); 3) 西城区金融街武定侯街6号

132 6130 7528) 朝阳区三里屯路30号

Let’s Burger Gourmet creations like the Mexicano or Wagyu beef. Voted “Best Burger”

A Food Affaire Tucked into a corner of the April Gourmet, this is a convenient spot for grocery shoppers looking to grab some Western food to go. The selection includes dips like hummus and duck pate; readymade salads; homemade pumpkin, lemon, and apple pies; and many lasagnas. Daily 8am-9pm. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 1114) 朝阳区幸福一村西里 5号绿叶子食品店

Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other grilled treats at this American chain. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 2/F, Jiamao Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (6471 3876); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B1-30 Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6714 0399); 3) Daily 11am-9.30pm. FF16, Food Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 4) Daily 11am-9pm. B1/F, Grand Paciﬁc Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6651 5283); 5) Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6532 0475); 6) Daily 11am10pm. 2/F, Anzhen Hualian Department Store, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District. (6441 9996); 时时乐, 1) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂购物中心二层; 2) 崇文区崇文门外大街18号国瑞城购物中心 B1-30; 3) 东城区东方新天地1区地铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 4) 西城区君太百货地下一层; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际俱乐部旁边); 6) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦2层

Stadium Dog The hot dogs here are a breed above your regular frank, and can be slathered with everything from onions and cheese to coleslaw, olives, jalapeños and about a dozen imported mustards. Daily 10am-2am. Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6546 8364) 朝阳区朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口

Sunnie This places serves standard American fare at competitive prices, including breakfast, sandwiches, pizza and pasta, as well as a range of cakes and pies. Daily 7am-midnight. 30 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4205,

Awfully Chocolate Their scrumptious chocolate cakes are to die for – rich in taste yet moist and light. Take your time and try all three ﬂavors. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Rm 05A. Bldg 1, Raﬄes City, Dongcheng District. (8409 8452, beijing@awfullychocolate.com. cn); 2) Daily 9am-9.30pm. Bldg 2, Carrefour Shopping Center, Zhongguancun Plaza, Haidian District. (5172 2511); 3) Daily 10am-9pm. Rm 108, Bldg 2, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 5826) www.awfullychocolate.com.cn 1) 东城区东直门来福士广场B1-05a (Raffles City); 2) 海淀区中关村家乐福购物中心B2楼(肯德基旁); 3) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场2号楼108

Bento & Berries This combination bakery, cafe and deli-takeout is one of the city’s best. Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-7pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 45) 缤味美食屋, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Bonbon Bins American-branded candies, sweets, chocolates, and accessories for the confectionary-crazy. Stockists located all over town include grocery stores, gift shops, bars, hotels and restaurants. Or shop online for delivery to your door. (8525 3566) www. bonbonbins.com Boucherie Michel Artisanal French butcher serving up quality cuts of beef, veal, lamb and pork, as well as sausages, cheese, quiche and freshly roasted chickens. Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇尔肉店,

DIRECTORY / DINING 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦底层

Boulangerie Nanda A European-style artisanal bakery, the selection of muﬃns rotates daily, with orange, blueberry, and almond whole-wheat in hot demand (RMB 10). Take home a multigrain foccacia (RMB 16) or sour rye bread (RMB 15). Daily 9.30am-7.30pm. 1/F, 52 Jingshun Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区朝阳区京顺路52号乐活城1层

9am-9pm. 9am-9pm. (5166 4464) http://www. piehouse.com.cn 派悦坊

BEIJING Fu Jia Lou This perennially packed restaurant specializes in old Beijing faves: noodles, soups and cold dishes. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao (200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng District. (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城

CCSweets Artisanal Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies. CC is an artist, jewelry designer, chocolatier & cake designer. 1) Daily 10am-6pm. Village North, NLG09A, Sanlitun Lu, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District; 2) Daily 10am-8pm. Central Park, Tower 11, Shop 109, CBD, Chaoyang District, www.ccsweets.cn 喜喜饼房, 1) 朝

区东四十条23号(保利大厦西200米)

阳区三里屯北区 NLG09A; 2) 朝阳区朝外大街 6号，新城国际T11.109店

东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同

Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of hip youngsters, the chicken wings are the main draw here. Daily 10am-10pm. Just inside Chaodou Hutong (50m north of Jiaodaokou Nandajie and Kuan Jie intersection), Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) 炒豆合作社, Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best of Beijing’s traditional snacks at this collection of laozihao snack stalls; most relocated from Dashilan’r when the Qianmen area underwent renovation. Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Xicheng District. (6402 5858) 九门小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号

Noodle Bar The kung-fu chefs at this hip 12-seat bar wow all-comers with their noodlepulling skills. Daily 11am-10pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Paciﬁc Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百货南门对面)

Comptoirs de France Oﬀers a variety of freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. All stores Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1) 2/F, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2347); 2) 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 3) L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 4) 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7645); 5) 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525); 6) Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480) www. comptoirsdefrance.com 法派, 1) 朝阳区来广营东路5号2楼东侧; 2) 朝阳区日坛北路4号; 3) 顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧陆广场L111室; 4) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓商业5一层; 5) 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱乐部1层; 6) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中心15号楼102

German Food Center The name says it all. Think sausages and sauerkraut. Daily 9.30am7pm. 105 Binduyuan Mansion, 15 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian (800m east of Nongzhanguan Beilu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9370) 德国食品店,朝阳区麦子店枣营北里15号宾都苑公寓105号 (长城饭店南侧,农展馆北路往东走800米路北)

Honeymoon Desserts This Hong Kong chain serves addictive HK-style desserts. Choose from creative and classic combinations of mango, black sticky rice, papaya, coconut milk, black sesame, almond soup and even durian. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. B1-13B, B1/F, Raﬄes City, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 4228); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B120 in the basement of Huamao Shopping Center, 81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5436); 3) Daily 10am-9.30pm. 2/F, Beijing Department Store, 253 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8529 1634) 满记甜品, 1) 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士购物中心B1层B1-13B商铺; 2) 朝阳区华贸购物中心B120; 3) 东城区王府井大街253号北京百货大楼2层

Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes and desserts in town. Discounts after 8pm (9pm weekends). Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店1层 The Lollipop Bakery UK cupcake connoisseur bakes her sweet creations and delivers by the dozen. Choose from chocolate, vanilla and other flavors. Custom cakes upon request. Delivery only. (135 5277 2683, cupcakes@lollipopbakery.cn) www.lollipopbakery.cn Pie House Pie House’s “fillings are loaded with fresh fruit, fresh nuts, and premium imported chocolate” and all pies are baked fresh every day. Free delivery within the Fourth Ring Road or Wudaokou. Order five hours in advance, ordering and delivery hours

Nanlaishun First opening in 1937, Nanlaishun features over 200 diﬀerent types of old Beijing snack foods, including authentic hot pot. Daily 6am-9pm, 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 12 Nancaiyuan Jie, Xuanwu District. (6353 4720) 南来顺饭庄, 宣武区南菜园街12号

Yaoji Chaogan Dian This old Beijing style restaurant specializes in chaogan, a breakfast dish of pork liver and intestines served in a mushroom broth thickened with mung bean starch and topped with crushed raw garlic. Daily 6am-10.30pm. 331 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8401 0570) 姚记炒肝店, 东城区鼓楼东大街331号

BEIJING DUCK Bianyifang This “laozihao” (time-honored brand) restaurant has been serving up some of the capital’s ﬁnest duck since 1855, and boasts its own special slow roast technique for more mouth watering results. 1) Mon-Fri 10.30am-2pm, 5-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 10am-9pm. 6 Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8208 1019, 5857 2687); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-9pm. 4/F, Bldg 1, Dacheng International Center, 78 Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5962 6999); 3) Daily 11am-9.30pm. 3/F Building 2, New World Shopping Mall, 3 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6708 8680); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 73 Tiantan Donglu, Chongwen District. (6702 0904) www.bianyifang.com 便宜坊, 1) 朝阳区北三环中路6号; 2) 朝阳区东四环中路78号大成国际中心1号楼4层; 3) 崇文区崇文门外大街3号新世界商场二期3层; 4) 崇文区天坛东路73号

Da Dong Roast Duck Da Dong’s “superlean” roast ducks have a reputation for being among the best in the city, but don’t overlook his other creations. Voted “Best Beijing Duck”, “Best Contemporary Chinese” and Chinese Restaurant of the Year” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层; 2) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼 (立交桥西南角); 3) 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路(长虹桥东南角)

Duck de Chine Delectable roast duck in a romantic setting complete with Bollinger Champagne bar. Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Paciﬁc Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District. (6501 8881) 全鸭季, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百货南门对面)

JingZun Peking Duck Restaurant An urbane spot that will impress business contacts and foreign guests with its traditional furniture, soigné presentation, and skillfully carved duck. Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg

NOVEMBER 2010

DIRECTORY / DINING 6, Taipingzhuang Nanli, Chunxiu Lu (north of Xingfucun Zhonglu), Chaoyang District. (6417 4075) 京尊烤鸭, 朝阳区朝阳区春秀路太平庄南

qing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (west of Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 7026) 桥咖啡, 海淀区成府路五道口华清嘉园12号楼 8号（五道口城铁站西边）

里6号楼北侧

Liqun Roast Duck Restaurant Ex Quanjude chef Li Qun serves quality ducks in a rundown but rustic courtyard - worth the trek out to Qianmen. Daily 10am-10pm. 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Lu (northeast of Qianmen), Dongcheng District. (6705 5578) 利群烤鸭店,

Cafe Noir Pan-Asian cuisine and European classics served with a garden view. Daily 6.30am-midnight. Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8888) 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店 Cafe Zarah This cool German cafe serves cakes, soups, salads, and European-style breakfasts from the owner’s personal recipe book. Daily 9.30am-midnight. 42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8403 9807) www.cafezarah.com 东城区鼓楼东大街42号

东城区前门东大街正义路南口北翔凤胡同11号

Made in China This stylish joint on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt boasts some of the city’s finest roast duck. Voted “Outstanding Contemporary Chinese” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号东方

Colibri Cafe Nestled in the trendy destination alongside high end boutiques, Colibri offers more than 20 flavors of cupcakes, all handcrafted with fine ingredients. Sandwiches and coffee also on offer. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0808) 蜂鸟, 朝阳区三

广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层

Peking Duck, Private Kitchen Cozy CBD restaurant serving creditable duck for RMB 99 and other fowl-centric dishes. Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-9.30pm. Vantone Center, 6A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5907 1920) 果果私房烤鸭, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街 6A号万通中心

Quanjude Quanjude’s celebrated birds have passed through the mouths of visitors from Fidel Castro to Richard Nixon. Voted “Outstanding Beijing Duck” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. Tower 1-3, Bldg A, Tianchuang Shiyuan, 309 Huizhong Beili, Chaoyang District. (6480 1685/6); 2) Daily 11am-3pm, 5-10pm. 57 Di’anmen Xidajie, Xicheng District. (6612 8557, 6617 1570); 3) Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-9pm. 9 Shuaifuyuan Hutong, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6525 3310); 4) Daily 10.30am-9pm. 1/F, Jingxin Dasha, 2A Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6466 0896) 全聚德, 1) 朝阳区慧忠北里309号天创世缘A座1-3楼; 2) 西城区地安门西大街57号; 3) 东城区王府井大街帅府园胡同9号; 4) 朝阳区东三环北路甲2号京信大厦1层

NOV 25: THANKSGIVING AT RAFFLES

Enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey buffet at East 33 or a four-course dinner at Jaan. Essence Market-fresh daily menus and international buﬀets with Asian & Western delights. Daily 24hrs. Lobby level of Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西餐厅, 东城区王府井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店内

Garden Court Brasserie-style buﬀet featuring an extravagant Champagne brunch on Sundays. Daily 6-10am,11.30am-2pm,6-11pm. St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2340) 景苑咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店

Greenfish Floor-to-ceiling windows and “flexitarian” cuisine – fresh and tasty food with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes. Seafood buffet every Friday and Saturday. Daily 6.30am-11pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6601 6666 ext 6255) 四季汇, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店

Xiang Man Lou Xiang Man Lou may not be the most spectacularly furbished of roast duckeries, but it’s nevertheless a decent and low-priced place for a duck feast. Daily 11am4.20pm,4.50pm-10pm. Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie (opposite Yuyang Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6460 6711) 香满楼, 朝阳区新源西里中街(渔阳

Jing Watch the chefs in action at this minimalist, open-plan restaurant serving decent Asian and Western cuisine. Daily 5.30am11.30pm. Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府

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Joy Luck The environment is “hotel buﬀet” chic, with cooking stations churning out sushi, pizza, dim sum, crepes and fresh juices. Prices lean towards “basement food court.” A wine bar (open late) stocks imported bottles below RMB 100. Daily 11am-10pm, wine bar open until 2am. 5/F, 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5760) 朝阳区

BUFFETS Asia Bistro Hotel-restaurant specializes in cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam, with the key event being the RMB 388/288 brunch buffet (with flowing champagne and wine/with beer) 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons. Voted "Outstanding Hotel Brunch" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons. Daily 6am-midnight.. Lobby, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8511) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店 Aroma Aroma offers five distinct cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Western favorites. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 610.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8777) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

Cafe Cha A sumptuous buﬀet featuring a sushi and sashimi station, pasta, pizza, Malaysian laksa and tandoori specialties. Daily 6-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715) 咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店

East 33 International buffet restaurant featuring Asian and Western treats plus a weekend seafood buffet featuring live Boston lobster. Daily 6.30am-10.30pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

Elements This restaurant features an open kitchen dining experience with “pan-Asian” cuisines and other culinary styles from around the world prepared in ﬁve kitchens representing the diﬀerent “elements” of cooking (grilling, roasting, steaming, boiling, baking, frying, tossing and pouring). Daily 6-10am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5020) 元素阁, 朝阳区东方路 1号希尔顿酒店2层

南路2号昆仑饭店1层

Vasco’s International and Chinese culinary hits with a Portuguese twist. On Sundays it hosts FIZZtastic, voted “Outstanding Brunch (Hotel)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层

VIC International buﬀet dining with a smattering of Gallic touches. Mon-Fri 12pm2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-10.30pm. 6/F, Soﬁtel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC 国际美食, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层

CAFES & TEAHOUSES

斯基饭店1层

Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant oﬀering an innovative selection of Asian and Western cuisines. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店 Senses Hosts Bubbly Sundays, one of the most lavish brunches in town. Tied for “Best Brunch (hotel)” with Taste in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Seasonal Tastes Lively, cool, clean and fresh, this buﬀet restaurant comes with interactive cooking stations and healthful “super foods” corners that help jump start your day. On Sundays, Seasonal Tastes hosts “Bubbalicious,” which readers voted as the cowinner of “Best Hotel Brunch” in the Beijinger’s 2010 RestaurantAwards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层

儿胡同14号（南锣鼓巷西侧）

Oyo House This polished cafe features all-day brunches, including British breakfast sets, home-made pancakes, and omelets with a Taiwanese touch. Daily 11am-midnight. Sanlitun Houjie (next to Luga’s Villa), Chaoyang District. (6145 5607) 朝阳区三里屯后街(靠近 Luga’s Villa)

Panino Teca This casual-chic cafe bakes its own bread daily on the premises. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Delivery is available. 1) Daily 8.30am-midnight. S2-11, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu (across from Aperitivo and Nali Patio), Chaoyang District. (6416 1416); 2) Daily 8am-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 1797) 品味店, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village2号楼S2-11; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号

Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Serves up deli-style sandwiches, homemade desserts, and one of Beijing’s better cups of joe. Also delivers. 1) Daily 8am-8pm. Kerry Centre Mall, B1-36 (next to Papa John’s Pizza), 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6418, frank. siegel@gmail.com); 2) Daily 7am-8pm. 44 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 5503, frank.siegel@gmail.com) www.sequoiacafe. com 美洲杉, 1) 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里中心

三里屯北街33号3.3服饰大厦5层

Kranzler’s This Kempinski venue’s claim to fame is their classy East-meets-West buﬀet with a range of German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese specialties. A live jazz band and the Kempinski’s Kids Club round out the offerings. Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾

Irresistible Cafe This courtyard cafe holds a monthly Czech dinner including Central European goulash beef stew, Czech Budvar beer and Becherovka, the famous Czech liqueur. They also serve organic food and salads, crepes and soups. Daily 11am-8pm. 14 Mao’er Hutong (west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (139 1001 6827) 东城区帽

Possible Cafe A cafe oﬀering good-value standard coﬀee, tacos and desserts. Daily 11am-1am. 30 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 5598) 可能咖啡, 朝阳区三里屯路30号

井金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下1层

Skyline Cafe The Skyline Cafe at the Kunlun

NOVEMBER 2010

Hotel features a gourmet buﬀet including ﬁve open stations of desserts, make-your-own pizza, sushi, Indian tandoori, noodles galore and seasonal items. Daily 12-2pm, 6-10pm. 1/F, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388) 天庭咖啡厅, 朝阳区新源

里屯路11号三里屯Village北区地下1层

B1-36号; 2) 朝阳区光华路44号

Alba Cute, cozy and cool, Alba (formerly e.a.t) invites you to while away the hours between breakfast and last call on its couches, bar stools or terrace with superior cocktails and fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta. Daily 10am-2am. 70 Gulou Dongdajie (east of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6709 1383)

Teahouse of Fu Classical teahouse with exquisite Ming/Qing furniture on the south bank of Houhai. 10.30am-midnight. 23-3A, Yangfang Hutong, Bajiao Ting (inside Houhai park, east of Shiqiao), Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6616 0725/6343) 茶家傅, 西

东城区鼓楼东大街70号

城区德胜门内大街石桥东后海公园内八角亭羊房胡同甲23-3号

Bocata Lunch favorite for embassy staﬀ. The white rock terrace and well-made paninis make this sandwich cafe a pleasant retreat when the climate is congenial. Daily 10am-midnight. 33 Sanlitun Lu (3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6417 5291) 朝阳区

Unconditional Love Coffee This small cafe next to the Today Art Museum boasts a genuine barista and some of the best coﬀee in town. Daily 8am-midnight. Today Art Museum, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5826 3652) 朝阳区朝阳区百子湾路32号

三里屯路33号3.3大厦对面

The Bookworm Light sandwiches, salads and pastas as well as heartier fare. 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm,Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District. (6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm. com); 2) Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm.com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www. chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义区崔各庄乡，何各庄村一号院; 2) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

The Bridge Cafe Extremely popular with the foreign student contingent, this cafe offers a completely American menu, with wonderful coffees, cakes and breakfast specials. A top floor terrace is a pleasant retreat in the spring and summer. Daily 24hrs. Rm 8, Bldg 12, Hua-

苹果社区今日美术馆往东100米

Village Cafe Straightforward European and Southeast Asian cuisine in a breezy, boutique space. Good lunch deals. Daily 24hr. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210, villagecafe@theoppositehouse.com) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

CANTONESE Celestial Court Seafood and dim sum in a luxurious setting for those on an expense account. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2460 or 2462) 天宝阁, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店2层

Chao Dian Twin storied Cantonese dim

DIRECTORY / DINING TAKE 5 THANKSGIVING TURKEYS AMERICAN STEAK & EGGS

RMB 69/kg (weight range: 5-10kg) RMB 119/person for a set meal, including soup, salad, mashed potato, cranberry sauce and pie Reserve 3 days in advance Deposit: RMB 100

BOUCHERIE MICHEL

RMB 100/kg (weight range: 7-8kg) Free sausage and chestnut stuffing Reserve 7 days in advance Deposit: 30% of total

CHEF TOO

RMB 1,280 (12-14 lbs), RMB 1,850 (18-20 lbs) Free sides include mashed potato, cranberry sauce, stuffing and two pies with ice cream Reserve 15 days in advance Deposit: RMB 100

KEMPI DELI

RMB 178/kg (weight range: 4-8kg) Free sides include breadnut stuffing, giblet sauce, braised red cabbage, roasted pumpkin wedges, Brussels sprouts, roast potato, bread dumplings, pasta and cranberry sauce. Reserve 1 day in advance Deposit: 50% of total

LILY’S AMERICAN DINER

RMB 65/kg (weight range: 5-12kg) Sides (RMB 10/person) include salad, mashed potato, sweet potato and stuffing. RMB 80 for a pumpkin or apple pie. RMB 99/person for a set meal, including soup, salad, turkey, mashed potato and 4 kinds of pie Reserve 7 days in advance Deposit: 30% of total sum house with a menu of 44 favorites like steamed BBQ pork buns and shaomai shrimp dumplings. Mon-Fri 10am-3am, Sat-Sun 9am3am. S6-32, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6413 2998) 嘲点, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village南区三楼S6-32单元

Crystal Jade High quality Cantonese food and good service in an opulent atmosphere. Voted “Outstanding Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards 1) Daily 11am4pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0238); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1150/70) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层

Fook Lam Moon A legendary Hong Kong institution that aims to remain true to the traditions of Cantonese cuisine with one simple principle: premium ingredients should be allowed to speak for themselves. Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6411) 福临

(6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉

Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8121) 朝阳区

尔顿酒店2层

里中心饭店1层

东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic Great Wall views and hearty Chinese country food including fresh rainbow trout. Weekends and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. Sat-Sun and holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506) www.roadhouseatmutianyu.com 大路馆儿, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号

Jewel Well-presented authentic Cantonese cuisine and signature dishes from around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Jin Ding Xuan Cantonese chain that specializes in fresh, steaming baskets of dim sum. Voted “Best Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 24hrs. 1) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng District. (6429 6888); 2) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 1155); 3) Yiyuan No.15, Anhuibeili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6497 8978); 4) 16 Pufang Lu, across from Carrefour, Fengtai District. (6761 7161); 5) 15 Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8596 8881) 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 东城区和平里西街77号; 2) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购物中心北侧1层B03入口; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里逸园15号; 4) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家乐福对面); 5) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号

Lei Garden Flawlessly presented haute Cantonese – abalone, shark’s ﬁn, bird’s nest – and dim sum (11.30am-2.15pm) that many critics hail as Beijing’s best. Voted “Outstanding Dim Sum” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) http://ihs.microweb.com. hk/~design/leigarden/beijing.html 利苑, 东城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼

Lotus Garden Boasting a large menu featuring dim sum, roast meats, soups and fresh vegetables, Lotus Garden oﬀers a spacious, comfortable setting for traditional Guangdong cuisine. The quality dim sum and service is appreciated. Dim sum (RMB 10-22) is available during lunch hours (11am-3.30pm). Daily 11am-3.30pm, 5-11pm. 1-2/F, Beijing INN, 11 Dongshuijing Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5905 1760) 悦荷酒家, 东城区东水井

城区鼓楼东大街95号

Brazillian Churrascos Latin-style grill restaurant at the lobby level of the hotel. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Crowne Plaza Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288) www.crowneplaza.com/beijingwuzhou 朝阳区北四环中路8号五洲皇冠假日酒店1层

Latin Grillhouse All-you-can-eat meat, potent caipirinhas and pulsing Brazilian music. Daily 11am-3pm, 5-11pm. C1-11, Block 1, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6126/8) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1号楼C1-11

Luga's Villa Decent beers and Mexican food ranging from enchiladas and burritos, to fajitas, nachos and more. Set lunches available Mon-Fri. Daily happy hour 11am-8pm. Voted "Outstanding Mexican" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) www. lugas-beijing.com 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

TERRA SALT owner Gaby Alves’s new bar & restaurant specialising in Peruvian ceviche and tiratidos. Also oﬀers a good wine and cocktail selection. Tue-Sun, 11-1am. 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

The Mexican Kitchen Serves generous portions of ﬂavorful Tex-Mex faves such as burritos, fajitas, and tacos. Daily 11am-9.30pm. 705 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 4558/59) 墨西哥厨房, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场705号

Ming Court Headed by a master chef trained at the two Michelin-star Ming Court at the Langham Place in Hong Kong, it specializes in Cantonese and Shandong cuisine served in palatial surrounds. Must-try dishes include dim sum along with barbecue meats from the purpose-built barbecue kitchen. Chinese teas handpicked by the resident Beijing tea master and a top-drawer selection of wines and Chinese spirits accompany the feast. Seven suites for private dining, some with staggering views of the runway. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1 Er Jing Road, Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport. Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) 明阁, 朝阳区首都机场二经路1号

The Saddle Cantina The Saddle Cantina's small ground-ﬂoor bar calls to mind Saddle's roots, while the upstairs is a spread-out dining and drinking area with a 200sqm outdoor balcony. Voted "Best Mexican" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-late. West wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (5208 6005) www.beijingsaddle.com 朝阳区三

Trainspotting Trendy concept restaurant delivers well-priced Southwest Chinese cooking with a contemporary twist. Daily 11am-10pm. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6400 1725) 猜火车, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)

Whampoa Club Culinary mastermind Jereme Leung transforms classic Beijing comfort food into a marvel. High living comes at a price, however. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 510.30pm. 23A Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (8808 8828) 黄浦会, 西城区金融大街甲23号 Yan Can Cook Beijing A place where people can experience not only Chinese ﬂavors, but also the process of making Chinese food. Headed by celebrity chef Martin Yan, the menu stretches the cuisines of China, featuring pig-shaped dim sum, succulent duck skin, and classic noodles with sesame paste and Peking duck. Daily 11am-10pm. 201, World Financial Center, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5981 7578/9) 盐色, 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心WFC201单元(近京广中心)

Yue Restaurant & Bar This underground two-ﬂoor palace serves as both a restaurant and bar, serving Chinese cuisine under inﬂuence from Sichuan & Hunan cuisine, with a modern industrial decor. Daily 10am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1-7 Haoyun Jie, 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0285) 悦悦餐厅酒吧, 朝阳区朝阳公园路1号好运街1-7

CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL

里屯北路81号北京那里花园内西侧二层小楼

朗豪酒店

Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring dim sum as well as seafood dishes. MonFri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-2.30pm; daily 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 1234 ext 3822) beijing.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/restaurants/index.jsp 悦庭, 东城区东长

Alameda Contemporary ﬁne dining with a Brazilian twist. Voted“Best Business Lunch” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084, alameda_beijing@yahoo.com) 朝阳区三里屯北街

安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层

Wu Li Xiang Authentic Cantonese and regional cuisines. Hong Kong-style dim sum served daily. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm,SatSun 9am-4pm,5-10pm. Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (intersection of Xiaoyun Qiao and Fangyuan Xilu near Upper East Side), Chaoyang District (5907 8406) 朝阳区东四环北路2号(霄云桥和芳园西十

TERRA Cevicheria and bar by the team behind SALT. Oﬀering contemporary Peruvian cuisine and innovative cocktails. Tue-Sun 11am-1am. 1 Sanlitun Nan Lu, Beijing, Chaoyang District. (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯

字路口)北京上东盛贸饭店 2-3 层

南路1号

Xiao Che’s Dessert Shop The freshest rice rolls (changfen) in town, with ﬁllings that include beef and barbecued pork. Daily 10am9.30pm. 52 Jiaozi Hutong, Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District (6401 6981) 小彻甜品店, 东城区东四北大街轿子胡同52号

Guanghe Chaxuan Part of the Guangdong Provincial Government Beijing Oﬃce, this is the only place in Beijing that serves dim sum from Hong Kong-style wheel carts (before 11am). A la carte dishes are served in the afternoons. Daily 7am-midnight. 5/F, Guangzhou Dasha, 3A Heng Er Tiao, Xidan, Xicheng District. (5855 9988) 广和茶轩, 西城区西单横二

ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the dynasty look with golden opulent tones and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888) 西城区金

Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; classy atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District.

Amigo Surprisingly authentic restaurant boasts crowd-pleasing food and huge margaritas. All drinks half price on Saturdays. Daily 11am-11pm. 95 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8403 3981) 阿眯哥, 东城区阿眯哥。东

胡同11号,北京INN楼盘1-2层

门,朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店4楼

条甲3号广州大厦5层

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN

融街11号洲际酒店

Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese supplemented by signature dishes from China’s other major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu,

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE Chynna Serving Northern Chinese cuisine and a range of other regional classics with a modern twist. Daily 10.30am-2pm.5.30-11pm. 5/F Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井希尔顿酒店王府井东街8号

Green T. House Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in an impressively fanciful atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11.30pm. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311) www.green-t-house.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号

My China Classic Beijing and spicy Sichuan and Hunan cuisine cooked authentically by chefs from the region. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beiing Capital Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都机场希

Bei Delectable, artfully presented North Asian cuisine in a hip, minimalist setting. Voted “Outstanding Contemporary Chinese Restaurant” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat 5.30-10pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5230) www. beirestaurant.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

BLD Cafe International buﬀet restaurant featuring showpiece Sunday brunch. Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8223) www.renaissancebeijingcapital.com 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店

Blu Lobster Professional service and state of the art cooking techniques at this ﬁve star restaurant. Tue-Sun 5.30-11pm. Valley Wing 1/F, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 6727 / 6728) 蓝韵, 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香格里拉饭店新阁一层

China Grill Get a bird’s eye view of Beijing while dining on grilled meats, seafood and classical Chinese dishes. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 66/F, Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 北京亮, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层

CourtYard Modern European by top

NOVEMBER 2010

DIRECTORY / DINING changing menus. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am-midnight. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅,

consultant chef Dan Segall matched with Beijing’s prettiest view across the Forbidden City’s moat. Voted “Outstanding for a Romantic Meal” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6-9.30pm. 95 Donghuamen Dajie (north of Donghuamen parking lot at the Forbidden City), Dongcheng District. (6526 8883) 四合院, 东城区东华门大街95号 (故宫东

朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层

Budapest Hungarian Restaurant Beijing’s ﬁrst Hungarian restaurant serves goulash and other Magyar specialties. 2/F, Bldg 6, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1270) 朝阳区工体东路中国红阶大厦6号楼202室

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Grill 79 City, Grill 79 is a captivating destination for international dining. Savor the delicate ﬂavors of simple, wild and fresh ingredients that each season has to oﬀer. One of the most extensive wine lists in Beijing includes premium selections of New World wines. Mon-Thu & Sun noon-2am; Fri-Sat noon-4am. 79/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6424) 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼

IFW (International Food Warehouse) Managed by the Park Hyatt, IFW oﬀers top quality choices in Japanese, Chinese, Singaporean and Western cuisines. Surprisingly affordable. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.45pm. B1/F, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1568) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京柏悦酒店地下1层

Lan Club Voted “Best Decor” and “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 9am-11pm. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5109 6012/13) www.langlobal.com 兰会所, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号 LG双子座4层

Let’s Seafood Offers mussels, six varieties of whole fish, seafood salads and specials like bouillabaisse or Atlantic lobster, all served with rice, potatoes, fish soup and freshly baked bread. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5208 6038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那

SALT Innovative restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist setting has weekly two-course or three-course set meals. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch,” “Outstanding Steak,” “Outstanding Service,” “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese)” and “Chef of the Year (Ana Esteves)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com 盐, 朝阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边

Scarlett Chic wine bar and restaurant with Beijing’s best cheese selection. Daily 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝阳区工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

Water Fusion cuisine by the lakeside. Specials on set meals during the week plus afternoon tea until 5pm daily. Solana 15-4, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6008, 137 0113 1533 English) 子水,朝阳区朝阳公园路 6号蓝色港湾国际商区15-4

DONGBEI

里花园1层

Da Dongbei Dongbei da lapi, cold glass noodles served with a range of vegetables and shredded pork in a peanut sauce, deserves a special mention. 352 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 1375) 大东北, 东城区鼓楼东大街352号

East is Red Oﬀers nightly song and dance routines straight out of the cultural revolution. Great decor and spicy ﬁsh options. Daily 10am9.30pm. 266 Dongwuhuan Baijialou (outside Pingfang Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6574 8289/8290) 红色经典, 朝阳区东五环白家楼266号

DUMPLINGS

Modo Modern wine bar serving well over a dozen wines by the glass, as well as small plates of tasty contemporary European cuisine. The team behind the popular Mosto created this space and brought in Enomatic wine dispensers to allow people to explore diﬀerent wines. Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 7207)

Baoyuan Jiaozi Wu These tasty and colorful dumplings have had their dough dyed with spinach, carrot, blueberry and grape. Daily 11am-10pm. North of 6 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6586 4967) 宝源饺子屋, 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧

Cabare Oﬀers contemporary European cuisine with a Mediterranean ﬂair, featuring tapas, fresh oysters and an assortment of cakes and desserts. Daily 9am-2.30am. 15-1, Bldg 15, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 1760) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾15号楼15-1号

Cafe Europa Authentic Italian and European cuisine with an international wine bar. Features popular business lunch menu, regular wine tastings and catering. Daily 10.30am-10pm. Rm 1113, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5663) www. cafeeuropa.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho11号楼1113

Capital M Classy European cooking and Beijing’s best view across Tiananmen Square. Voted “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” and “Outstanding for a Romantic Meal” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 6-10.30pm (afternoon tea between 2.30-5pm). 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen, overlooking Tian’anmen Square), Chongwen District. (6702 2727) www.capitalm-beijing.com 崇文区前门步行街2号3层 (尽览天安门全景)

Enoteca Unpretentious, reasonably priced wine bar now in Nali Patio that serves good food as well. Voted “Outstanding Wine Selection” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-2am. 405, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6587 1578) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园405室

Fish Nation Hearty servings of chunky chips and the largest piece of boneless ﬁsh you may ever encounter in China. 1) Sun-Thu 11am-2am, Fri-Sat 11am-4am. Sanlitun Houjie (around the corner from Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 0119) 鱼邦, 朝阳区三里屯后街（青年酒 Kuchnia Polska Beijing’s ﬁrst Polish restaurant serves up polish soup, dumplings, chicken rolls and other polish specialties. Daily noon-9.30pm. Rm 2322, 3/F, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao, Chaoyang District. (5945 4837) 兰城北塔西餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥8号 London Restaurant & Cafe Reminiscent of a Baroque parlor, this restaurant serves a variety of European fare. The menu is currently only in Chinese. Gate 2-3, Worker’s Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6779 8888) 伦敦之夜餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内2-3号进口

头, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

NOVEMBER 2010

Din Tai Fung Taste just one dumpling to know why they’re famous around the world. Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Fri 11.30am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 7/F, Dangdai Shangcheng, 40 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6269 6726); 2) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502); 3) Daily 11.30am-9.30pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1536) www.dintaifung.com.cn 鼎

EUROPEAN

园, 顺义区京顺路孙河市场出口(建议给餐馆打电话问详细地址)

Park Side Bar & Grill This family-friendly restaurant features a pleasant garden terrace. Burgers, steaks, wings, salads, sandwiches, steaks and other Western fare complement a healthy wine list. Daily 10am-late. 9-6 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6444 6555, info@parksidebeijing.com) ww.parksidebeijing.com 园景, 朝阳区将台西路 9-6号(珀丽酒店对面)

ROOMbeijing Restaurant and bar from former Blu Lobster chef Brian McKenna. Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8517 2033) www. room-beijing.com ROOM北京, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心301-302室

Schoolhouse Canteen The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu Great Wall serves casual Western food and aﬀords great views of the Great Wall from its outdoor terrace. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm. 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 6506/6287) www.schoolhousecanteen.com 小园, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号 Time Cafe Five-star food at three-star prices. The menu includes everything from Singapore fried noodles to ﬁsh and chips, but the set lunch (RMB 38-83) is one of the best deals in town. Daily 10am-3pm, 6-9pm. 1038, 3/F, Bldg 10, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3488) 食客满源咖啡厅, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho10号楼3层1038

Vineyard Cafe Hip hutong cafe specializes in comfort food and hearty breakfasts. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (non-hotel)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun 11.30am-10.30pm, closed Mon. 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District. (6402 7961, info@vineyardcafe.cn) www.vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五道营胡同31号

W Dine & Wine Smart, convivial Sanlitun eatery serving contemporary European food at mid-range prices. Good value set lunches are popular with the embassy crowd. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Jingkelong), Dongcheng District. (6416 9838) 万杰福咖啡厅, 东城区东直门外大街22-1

YellowStone Restaurant & Bar A relaxed atmosphere for informal dining and casual drinks. Daily 9am-1am. Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481 7000) 黄玉石, 朝阳区北辰东路8号

FRENCH Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo Group, and now a Beijing institution. French classics include the onion soup, steak au poivre and proﬁteroles. Voted “Outstanding French” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Delivery available. Daily 11am3pm, 5.30-11pm. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District. (6595 5135/9) www.ﬂo.cn 北京福楼餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场二层

泰丰, 1) 海淀区中关村大街40号当代商城7层; 2) 朝阳区新源西里中街24号; 3) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心新光天地6层

Aria Inventive European food from monthly

Orange Tree Bistro Fetching Houhai courtyard serves Italian appetizers, pizza, sandwiches and grilled meats, with a good selection of bottled beers and wine. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 27 Dashibei Hutong (near Yandai Xiejie, north of Houhai lake), Xicheng District. (6401 7797)

The Orchard Difficult to find, but worth the journey for continental cuisine served in a charming country setting. Tue-Sun noon2.30pm (Sun lunch until 3pm), 2.30-6pm (coffee), 6-9pm (dinner). From Jingshun Lu, exit at Sunhe Market (we recommend calling for directions), Shunyi District. (6433 6270) 果

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Mosto Inventive, exciting contemporary food with a South American touch. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch,” “Outstanding Wine List,” “Outstanding Chef (Daniel Urdaneta)” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6030) www.mostobj.com 摸石

1) 东城区莫劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工人体育馆北门对面; 2) 朝阳区莫劳洪玺西餐, 亮马桥路27号东座1层

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tasty mussels. Voted “Outstanding Steak” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), Dongcheng District. (6416 8802); 2) Tue-Sun 11.30am-11.30pm. East block, 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 3939)

Morel’s Sanlitun stalwart serves Belgianstyle steak tartare from locally bred beef and

Cafe de la Poste Beijing’s French community pack in every night for steaks, salads, cheese and wine. Voted “Outstanding French” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-late. 58 Yonghegong Dajie,

DIRECTORY / DINING Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大街58号 Crepanini Savory and sweet crepes, waﬄes and paninis. Drinks include coﬀee, cider and pastis. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园1层酒吧街对面

Domus Right by the Forbidden City, slick Domus is all designer furniture and “earth tones”, with an artisan French menu designed by Dan Segall. Daily 11am-11pm. 115 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8511 8015) www. domusrestaurant.com 东城区南池子大街115号 Jaan A light and innovative interpretation of classic French cuisine in a regal period setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm. Raﬄes Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8500 4186, 6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士

La Vin Somewhat awkwardly located French restaurant serves classic French cuisine paired with ﬁne regional wines. Also features a wine shop.Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6.30-10pm. 6 Beisihuan Donglu (opposite IKEA), Chaoyang District. (8457 2839) 佳酩汇, 朝阳区北四环东路6号宜家对面

Le Manege French restaurant oﬀers a reasonably-priced weekday lunch buﬀet and set menus in the evening and on weekends. Fortune Mall, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6533 0191) 木马餐厅, 朝阳区东三环中路7号财富购物中心

Le Petit Gourmand Good value French fare and a library of over 9,000 books. Sun-Thu 9.30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9.30am-1am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 6095, fax 6413 0765) www. lepetitigourmand.com.cn 小美食家, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层

La Taverne Laid-back French bistro serving traditional galette, crepes and beef fondue. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 8967) 遥远西餐吧, 朝阳区工体西路7号

Le Pré Lenôtre Exudes all the pomp of ﬁne French dining and matches it with professional service and accomplished food. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Soﬁtel Hotel, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路 93号万达广场C座6层

Maison Boulud Famous New York chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food to Beijing. Excellent food and service. Voted “Best French,” "Outstaning Decor," "Best Service," "Best for a Romantic Meal," “Best Wine List” and "Non-Chinese Restaurant of the Year" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 9200) 布鲁宫法餐厅, 东城区前门东大街23号

Maxim’s de Paris Classic French food in an opulent atmosphere. The Solana location, which is the better of the two, has very reasonably priced à la carte mains and prix ﬁxe options. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. C1-20/21 Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6204); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Chongwen District. (6512 1992) 马克西姆餐厅, 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区C1-20/21; 2) 崇文区崇文门西大街2号

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Daily 11am-11pm. RS-17, Bldg 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 1778) 潮, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾 11栋RS-17号

Lunar 8 The Fairmont's Lunar 8's menu is a blend of all-things Asian - choose from Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian and Indian dishes, including sashimi, chicken tikka, sweet and sour prawns and more. The venue contains a sushi bar where chefs prepare your meals before your eyes. 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8507 3618) 朝阳区建国门外大街,永安东里8号

GERMAN Drei Kronen 1308 Brauhaus Traditional costume, microbrewed beer and heavy German cuisine. Sun-Thu 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11.30am-late. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5555) 皇冠自酿啤酒坊, 朝阳区工体东路中国红楼5号楼1层

Hopfenstube Large German-style restaurant and microbrewery featuring live music and open cooking stations. 3 Sanfeng Beilu (opposite Cashbox KTV), Chaoyang District. (5909 6666/5909 6622) 慕尼黑啤酒屋, 朝阳区三丰北里3号(钱柜KTV对面)

Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best choices for authentic (if pricey) German food. The Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Schindler’s Tankstelle Hearty sausages and frosty steins of beer blend with a nice view of Ritan Park’s greenery. 1) 10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108); 2) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 1 Houshayu Zhen, Shayu Lu, Shunyi District. (8042 2291); 3) Daily 11amlate. 15A Guanghua Lu (200m east of Ritan Park South Gate), Chaoyang District. (8562 6439) 申德勒加油站, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街 10号; 2) 顺义区沙峪路后沙峪镇1号; 3) 朝阳区光华路甲15号(日坛南门往东200米)

South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of German and European rye, wheat and white breads, along with tasty homemade cakes and sweets. Restaurant daily 9am-10pm. Bakery daily 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0201, sales@germanbakery.com.cn) 德南面包房, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街27号

GUIZHOU & GUANGXI Miao Minority Restaurant Caters to the dinner-and-show crowd with its nightly minority show. Dishes include Guizhou-style dog meat hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm. 300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua University, Haidian District. (6256 9150); 2) Daily 11am1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxingmen Dajie (across from Minzugong), Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城区复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面)

Three Guizhou Men Artsy-fartsy dining establishment with tasty Guizhou-style favorites. 1) Daily 10am-11pm. 2/F, Nalisa Building, 1 Guangshun Nandajie, Chaoyang District. (6470 7288); 2) Daily 24hrs. Inside the West Gate of Workers’ Stadium (above Coco Banana), Chaoyang District. (6551 8517); 3) Daily 10am-10pm. 6 Guanghua Xili, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6502 1733); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 7, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 0598); 5) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 58 Beisihuan Xilu (Southeast corner of Haidian Book City), Haidian District. (8260 7678); 6) Daily 9.30am-10.30pm. Bldg 3, 2 Qu, Fengya Yuan, Huilongguan, Changping District. (8171 5880) 三个贵州人, 1) 朝阳区广顺南大街 1号娜丽萨大厦2层; 2) 朝阳区工体西门内; 3) 朝阳区建国门外光华西里6号; 4) 朝阳区东三环中路39建外Soho7号楼; 5) 海淀区北四环西路 58号(海淀图书城东南角); 6) 昌平区回龙观风雅园二区3号楼

CHAO Located in Solana with an open interior, CHAO serves up a variety of fusion foods with a French touch, with daily homemade bread and an extensive wine list.

HOMESTYLE & PRIVATE CUISINE Xiao Wang Fu Down home Chinese food of consistent quality in atmospheres ranging from humble (Guanghua Lu) to elegant

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DIRECTORY / DINING (Ritan). Also serves crisp-skinned roast duck. Voted “Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 3) Daily 5.30pm-1am. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558) 小王府, 1) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公园北门内; 2) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 3) 西城区前海北沿15号

HOT POT Ding Ding Xiang Popular hot pot place has delicious, savory sesame dipping sauce to accompany lots of lamb. Voted “Outstanding Hot Pot” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Yuanjia International Apartments, Dongzhimenwai, Dongzhong Jie (opposite East Gate Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6417 9289); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 1/F, 14 Dongzhong Jie, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng District. (6417 2546); 3) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 7, Guoxing Jiayuan, Shouti Nanlu, Haidian District. (8835 7775/7779); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5997/7172) 鼎鼎香, 1) 东城区东直门外东中街东环广场对面元嘉国际公寓2层; 2) 东城区东直门外东中街14号1层; 3) 海淀区首体南路国兴家园7号楼1-2层; 4) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6楼D6006号

Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Voted “Best Hot Pot,”“Outstanding Service” and “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 24hrs. 2A Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No. 80 Middle School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982); 2) Daily 24hrs. 7/F, New Wedding Shopping Center, 109 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6617 4063); 3) Daily 10.30am-3am. 3/F, Beiyue Dasha, 2A Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (8463 9300) 海底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲2号 (八十中学西侧); 2) 西城区西单北大街 109号婚庆大楼7层; 3) 朝阳区惠新东街甲2号北奥大厦3层

I Rock My Pot Choose from a dozen broths, a long bar of sauces and an extensive selection of vegetables, seafood and meats (including ostrich). Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 37-38 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5879 0999) 锅儿滚, 朝阳区朝外大街37-38号(昆泰国际中心步行街)

Lijiang Spareribs Hot Pot Yunnan-style hot pot of pork ribs or pig’s trotters with fresh, seasonal vegetables Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 11 Dashibei Hutong, Houhai, Xicheng District. (6406 3631) 瓦猫丽江腊排骨火锅, 西城区后海大石碑胡同11号

Little Sheep Nationwide chain serves mutton hot pot with a twist: a special cuminbased broth. No dipping sauce required. Voted “Outstanding Hot Pot” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-midnight. Northwest corner of Caishikou intersection, Xuanwu District. (6316 6668); 2) Daily 24hours. 209 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8400 1669) 小肥羊, 1) 宣武区菜市口路口西北角; 2) 东城区东直门内大街209号

Regius Beef Hip decor, quality ingredients and state-of-the-art, ﬂameless individual hot pots. Daily 10.30am-10pm. Bldg 19, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 4566) 一尊皇牛, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 19号楼

HUAIYANG Summer Palace Light and delicious Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine cooked with ﬂair. Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街 1号中国大饭店大堂

Z.Y.X. HYC Don’t miss the “lion head” meatballs and wild mountain greens, a native specialty. Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 5 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0276) 南国紫钰轩, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街5号

HUNAN & HUBEI Karaiya Spice House Well-executed Hunan fare, sound service and a laidback ambience. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Bldg 8,

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Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3535) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯路19号 The Village南区8号楼

Liujia Guo Hunan restaurant famous for its bu er guo – a ﬁsh soup served in a huge clay pot that can feed four. Daily 10am-11pm. 19 Nanheyan Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6524 1487) 刘家锅, 东城区南河沿大街19号 Xiang Ming Yuan Xiangcai favorites like hongshaorou (braised pork in claypot) and duojiao yutou (ﬁsh heads with sweet peppers). Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-11pm. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’ Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District. (6552 5493) 湘明园, 朝阳区工体南路1号

Punjabi Indian Restaurant The Beijing branch is the seventh store of this nationwide chain and serves up tasty Punjabi cuisine with a focus on tandoor-roasted meats. Buﬀet specials on Tue, Fri and Sat nights. Daily 11.15am-11.15pm. C-8, 2/F, Lucky Street, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0221/23) www.punjabichina.com 本杰比, 朝阳区朝阳公园路好运街2楼C-8号

Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with a gleaming open kitchen and superior service. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8888) 巴

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Cepe Authentic northern Italian cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996) 意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街

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Li Jia Cai Mr Li’s house restaurant serves set meals of Imperial-style food at prices ranging RMB 230-2,000 per person. Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-8.30pm. 11 Yangfang Hutong, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 0107) 厉家菜, 西城区德胜门内大街洋房胡同11号

Red Capital Club The courtyard setting capitalizes on nostalgic kitsch and well-known Beijing dishes. Daily 6pm-midnight. 66 Dongsi Jiutiao, Dongcheng District. (6402 7150, 8401 8886) 新红资俱乐部, 东城区东四九条66号

INDIAN/PAKISTANI Ganges Indian Restaurant Southern and northern Indian classics like chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh. Tied for “Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) S93-3, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 0181/6121); 2) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944); 3) 5/ B, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353); 4) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999) www.ganges-restaurant. com 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯VillageS93-3; 2) 海淀区成府路160号三才堂写字楼1层13号; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓底商5号; 4) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A

Indian Kitchen An assortment of spicy subcontinent specialties, but the indecisive can check out the weekday buﬀet lunch. Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie (opposite Korean embassy), Chaoyang District. (6462 7255) 北京印度小厨, 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号

Kamat’s Indian Restaurant Quality Indian fare. Irish pub downstairs oﬀers convenient outlet for post-curry pints. Second ﬂoor of Paddy O’Shea’s, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东直门外大街28号(爱尔兰酒吧2层)

Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and aﬀordable in a pleasant, well-lit environment. Vegan friendly. Delivery also available. 1) Mon 5-10.30pm; Tue-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm. Unit 130, Bldg 2, Ritan Highlife, (across from the north gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8563 6304); 2) Mon-Sat 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm, Sun 11am-10.30pm. 60-2 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 4347) www.mirchmasala.com.cn 马沙拉之香, 1) 朝阳区雅宝路日坛公园北门日坛上街 2号楼130号; 2) 东城区南锣鼓巷60-2号

Mughal's Beijing Friendly staﬀ serve up authentic Indian and Pakistani tandoori and curry dishes. Also oﬀers weekdays set lunch and summertime terrace seating. Voted "Outstanding Indian/Pakistani" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082/134 , 6638 2160, mughalbeijing@yahoo.com) www. mughalbeijing.cn 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Assaggi Don’t miss their tasty fresh pasta and home-made bread. Voted “Outstanding Italian” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 4508) 尝试, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号

Fangshan Restaurant Great service and Cixi’s favorites, for just less than the price of a marble boat. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-8pm. 1 Wenjin Jie (inside Beihai Park, enter via east gate), Xicheng District. (6401 1889) 仿膳饭庄, Laijin Yuxuan Fanzhuang Forbidden City restaurant known for it’s Dream of Red Mansions-inspired banquets and delicious steamed buns. Daily 10.30am-10pm. On the west side of Zhongshan Park, Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (6605 6676) 来今雨轩饭庄, 西

(农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城西门; 4) 朝阳区农展南路甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 5) 朝阳区酒仙桥将台路商业街; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路5号京西学校对面; 7) 朝阳区酒仙桥将台路商业街

1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂

Raj Indian Restaurant and Bar Authentic Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. Situated in a charming courtyard the restaurant boasts a charming view. Daily 11am-11pm. 31 Gulou Xidajie (west of the Drum Tower), Xicheng District. (6401 1675, 8403 7462, info@raj.com. cn) www.raj.com.cn 拉兹印度餐厅, 西城区鼓楼西大街31号

The Taj Pavilion Friendly management and some of Beijing’s ﬁnest Indian food in an authentic setting. Tied with Ganges for“Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 3238); 2) 1/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall (next to KFC), Chaoyang District. (6505 5866); 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222室; 2) 朝阳区国贸西楼1层肯德基旁边; 3) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层

Tamarind (Marriott Northeast) Rich variety of south Asian food and four brass tandoor ovens turning out delicious kebabs and nan breads. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 7.30-10pm. 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层

The Tandoor Good food, mirrored walls and Indian dancers are just enough to distract from the high prices and overly formal service. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Zhaolong Hotel, 2 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6597 2211, 6597 2299 ext 2112) 天都里印度餐厅, 朝阳区工体北路2号兆龙饭店1层

ITALIAN Agrilandia Fresh ingredients grown on site. Green suburban locale ensures lots of room for the kids to scamper. Daily 9am-9pm. Baigezhuangcun, Mapozhen, Shunyi District. (6940 7700, 130 0127 1094) www.agrilandia.cn 意大利农场, 顺义区马坡镇白各庄村

Alla Osteria A solid choice for Piemontesestyle Italian cuisine. Good value 3-course set lunches. Daily 11am-10pm. Rm 1112, Soho Shangdu, Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3112) 意尚意大利餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路 8号Soho尚都1112号

Annie’s Unpretentious, aﬀordable and popular Italian chain. Voted“Best Italian,” “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” and “Outstanding Pizza” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Free delivery. 1) 11am-11pm. Ritan High Life 2-3-93, (across from North Gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8569 3031); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang District. (6503 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 5) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735); 6) Daily 11.30am-11pm. Across from Western Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768) 7) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735) 安妮, 1) 朝阳区神路街 39号日坛上街2-3-93; 2) 朝阳区东三环路16号

Ciro’s Pomodoro This spacious Italian diner has nightly performances, DJs, live bands, a long extended bar, and alfresco seating. Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

Daccapo Five-star Italian seafood, pastas, gourmet pizzas (baked in a brick oven) and an enviable wine list. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1789) 迪卡博意大利餐厅, 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店2层

Danieli’s Elegant Italian restaurant in the St. Regis hotel oﬀers classic Italian fare, including freshly made pasta and a selection of Italian wines. Set business lunch menus are more appealing for diners on a budget. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2441) 丹尼艾丽意大利餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店2层

Fratelli Fresh The spotless open kitchen produces fresh Tuscan-fare: pastas, woodﬁred pizzas, meat and ﬁsh, as well as large T-bone steaks. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 1/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8203) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路 61号北京富力万丽酒店1层

Kitchen Igosso Well-executed Italian food by the Igosso group behind the cozy Japanese eatery Le Igosso. The Japanese head chef trained in Italy. 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 23 Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6592 4563) 朝阳区关东店北街23号 Invito Stylish Italian restaurant good for both a shopping spree rest stop and a romantic evening meal. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 15-2, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6906) 意吻陶, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 15-2

La Cascina The bold and funky colors will lift any mood. The menu oﬀers grilled ﬁsh, pizzas, appetizers, soups, pastas, risottos, and desserts. Lunch specials (RMB 58-78). Daily 11am-11pm. Shop 101, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5203 6809) 卡思契纳意大利餐厅, 朝阳区建国路89号华贸公寓4号楼101号

L'Isola Decent Italian food in a stylishlyunderstated atmosphere. Extensive drinks selection, attentive yet discreet service and great homemade bread. Voted "Outstanding Italian" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 201, 2/F, Paciﬁc Century Place, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang Dis-

DIRECTORY / DINING trict. (6539 3773) www.lisolabeijing.com/ 益顺客, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心2层201

Metro One of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants, where diners can match sauces and freshly made pastas. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 7828) 美特柔, 朝阳区工体西路9号

Prego A modern Italian restaurant serving authentic regional home-style dishes prepared by an Italian chef. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Ristorante Sadler Owned by two-star Michelin chef Claudio Sadler, this restaurant delivers well-executed dishes in a contemporary ﬁne-dining setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 1399) 东城区前门东大街23号

River Club Restaurant This stylish highclass Italian restaurant serves up well-plated Italian dishes with some European inﬂuences. It is owned by the Sacco Family, who also own a two-Michelin star restaurant in Italy. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 53 Maizidian Xijie (East Side of FX Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6508 0667) River Club 北京餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳区麦子

ful of hot appetizers are available at this petite, Chinese-run eatery at Nanluogu Xiang. Daily 11.30am-10pm. 73 Xiao Ju’er Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (134 0110 0356) 期一会, 东城区南锣鼓巷小菊儿胡同73号 Invincible Ramen All the elements combine for Beijing’s most divine ramen. Daily 11am10.30pm. 32 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 7688) 无敌家浜骨汤创作面坊, 朝阳区霄云路32号

Isshin Fans rave about the delicious tonkatsu, served with lashings of plum sauce, shredded cabbage, rice and miso. 1) Daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 2/F, Bldg 1, Overseas Student Dormitory, Beijing Normal University, Haidian District. (5880 9785); 2) Sun-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. Door 3, Bldg B, Ziguang Development Plaza, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3600); 3) Sun-Thu 11am-2pm, 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am2pm, 5-11pm. 35 Chengfu Lu (30m north of the traﬃc lights next to Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8261 0136); 4) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Rm 1501, Bldg 15, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 5769) 一心日本料理,

店西街53号(富驿时尚酒店东侧)

1) 海淀区北京师范大学留学生公寓二层; 2) 朝阳区惠新东街11号紫光发展大厦B座3单元; 3) 海淀区城府路35号院(五道口城铁站旁信号灯往北 30米路西院内); 4) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 Soho15号楼1501

Tavola Excellent Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, The Grand Summit, Section B, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Mansion, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 5068) www. tavola-bj.com 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马桥外交

Kagen Stainless steel tables and cool electronica music accompany tasty marinated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily 10.30am2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座

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Va Piano Newly renovated, this hotel eatery serves freshly baked pizza, authentic pastas, sinful sweets and a long list of wines. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1188) 朝阳区北辰西路8号

JAPANESE Du The first floor is an oriental red-and-black themed bar while upstairs features an exquisitely designed Japanese restaurant offering good-quality sashimi and rolls with a sushi bar as well as traditional Nipponese low tables and sunken seating. Daily 11.45am-2pm; 5.3010pm. E110-E112 World City, 10 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8590 7466) 朝阳区东大桥路10号世界城E110-E112

Geba Geba Contemporary Japanese cuisine in a simple but elegant setting. Sushi and sashimi are done with style by an authentic Japanese chef. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 23 Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6592 4305) 朝阳区关东店北街23号 Gin Chow down on some of Japan’s best bar snacks in the sleek dining room of this izakaya. Daily 6pm-2am. 501, E-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6592 6198) 呤, 朝阳区

Kura Kura Run by the owner of Ichikura, this space is a fully-stocked Japanese bar oﬀering a short menu of curries and other Westernized Japanese food such as croquettes and milk pudding. Daily 10.30am-1am. Unit 1-101, 29 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 1550) 藏藏, 朝阳区三里屯路29号楼1-101

La Sushi Cozy, upscale sushi restaurant specializing in the ecologically thorny blueﬁn tuna. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6120) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2层 Matsuko Great lunchtime buﬀet with sushi, sashimi, noodles and more. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 1) 39 Liangmaqiao Lu (opposite 21st Century hotel), Chaoyang District. (8453 4062); 2) Baijiazhuang (south east corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 5208); 3) 2/F, Jinglong Dasha, 225 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6509 8999) 松子, 1) 朝阳区亮马桥39号（21世纪饭店对面）; 2) 朝阳区星期五餐厅对面松阪屋; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路225号京龙大厦2层

光华路12号丙数码01大厦501室

Haiku Haiku by Hatsune aims to outdo Hatsune with sexier ambiance and an all-encompassing menu - soups and salads, yakitori, karaage, just to name a few. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. Block 8, 3/F, (above Kong Yiji) south side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 8585 ext 203) www.block8.cn 隐泉之语, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆内南侧3层

Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Simple, elegant collection of small private rooms each featuring a teppenyaki grill as the centerpiece. Costly but delicious. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 1) Unit N4-30, 3/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. (6415 2112); 2) 902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路11号院 (Village北区)能号楼3层N4-30单元; 2) 顺义区天竺镇开发区荣祥广场902

Hatsune Alan Wong’s ﬁrst Beijing restaurant specializes in unique sushi and hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” and “Outstanding Decor” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939); 2) S8-30 (Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦C座2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼S8-30

Ichigo Ichie Sushi, California rolls and a hand-

Morio Chef Morio Sakayori oﬀers traditional Japanese cuisine and modern updates. Fusion sashimi, fusion sushi and fatty carpaccio are signature dishes. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. 1/F, Hotel G, 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6551 6999) 朝阳区工体西路7 Nadaman Nadaman was founded in Osaka, and their high-class, high-priced outposts specialize in kaiseki, or multi-course small dishes using only the freshest ingredients (RMB 260-450 per person). Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-7.30pm. 1) 4/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6407); 2) 3/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 39) 滩万日本料理, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店3楼

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DIRECTORY / DINING Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 17 Gongti Beilu (opposite north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6417 9669) 朝阳

Naoki Located in the resplendent courtyard setting of the Aman Resort and serving French Kaiseki fare which combines French technique with a Japanese artistry. Daily 12-2.30pm, 610.30pm. Aman Resort at the Summer Palace, 1 Gongmenqianjie, Summer Palace, Haidian District. (5987 9999) 海淀区海淀区颐和园宫门

区工体北路17号

Sureño Modern Mediterranean cuisine from a beautiful open kitchen with wood-ﬁred ovens. Voted “Best Mediterranean" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-11.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) www. surenorestaurant.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里

前街1号

Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719)

屯Village瑜舍地下1层

西村餐厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层

Oden Hearty Japanese stew and luscious sushi. The aﬀordable sake sets are a great introduction to Japan’s national drink. Daily 6pm-late (reservations essential before 10pm). Rm 204, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 6700) 关东煮, 朝阳区南三里屯路16号泰悦豪庭2层204室

Sake Manzo This small “dining bar” has a terriﬁc home-style menu and a huge sake (Liangmaqiao) and shochu (Panjiayuan) selection. 1) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight. 27 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou, Chaoyang District. (6436 1608); 2) Mon-Fri 6pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-midnight. 1/F, Yilongfang, Yilongtai Apartment, 28 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8770 8767) 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 1) 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路27号; 2) 朝阳区潘家园南里28号漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1层

Sushi Bar This Japanese eatery‘s surprisingly extensive menu oﬀers a range of Japanese standards, including sushi sets, hand rolls, salmon sashimi and an excellent range of set lunches with a feeling of cozy reﬁnement. 11am-10pm. 17 Bldg 2, Pingod 22 Art Street, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5876 9193) 盆赏寿司吧, 朝阳区朝阳区百子湾路32号苹果社区二是二院艺术街2号楼17房

Suzuki Japanese regulars ﬂock to Mr. Suzuki’s hidden oﬃce restaurant for pickled octopus, goma-doufu and Kobe beef. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 30 Hetao Yuan, Guandongdian Beijie, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5138 9826) 铃木, 朝阳区朝阳北路关东店北街核桃

ONGOING: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FROM DOWN UNDER

Indulge in the best of Australian grain-fed beef and lamb at Monsoon. Ai Jiang Shan This upscale Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant in the Lido area proves that char-grilling and composure can go together. Choose from octopus, sashimi and various cuts of beef. Daily 11am-10pm. North Gate of Si’de Park, 39 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) www.aijiangshan.com 爱江山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门

Charcoal Bar Various cuts of top-grade meat and preparations of beef and pork over an open ﬂame. Daily 10.30am-2am. Inside the Jingyu Hotel courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6234 9997) 美都波, 海淀区五道口清华东路1号京裕宾馆内

Gaon Korean Restaurant The ﬁrst Chinese mainland venture of this Seoul-based chain, which serves high-end, organic, classic Korean cuisine. Daily noon-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 5/F, East Tower, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5120 8899, 5828 7099) 高恩, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号双子座

园30号

大厦东塔5层

Suzumei Eel over rice, curry udon, yakitori, sashimi and more at this corner nook Japanese restaurant and bar in Sanyuanli. Mon-Sat 5pmmidnight (or until last customer leaves). 1/F, Bldg 6, Sanyuanli residential compound (north side), 2 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang District. (6466 0204) 朝阳区新源街2号三源里小区6号楼1层北侧

Red Station Irrefutably the spiciest chicken in town. Daily 11.30am-late. 22 Zhongguancun Shangye Pedestrian Street (south side of Carrefour Shopping Center), Haidian District. (5172 1612) 红草火辣栈, 海淀区中关村商业步行

Tori Tei This raucous Japanese BBQ restaurant does a tasty line in chicken, beef and vegetable skewers, washed down with ice-cold Kirin beer and pots of sake. Daily 11am-midnight. 8, Xinyuanli Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 4513) 朝阳区新源里中街8号 Toro Bar This smart sushi joint showcases sushi, sashimi, barbecue and a range of sake and Japanese beers. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Paciﬁc Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District. (6501 1949) 鱼吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百货南门对面)

Yotsuba Incomparably fresh, traditional Japanese fare. Call ahead several days for reservations; large parties are not recommended. 1) Tue-Sun 5-11pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie (near Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District. (6467 1837); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Shayu Huanlu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2284) 四叶, 1) 朝阳区新源西里中街2号楼旁(近新东路); 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪环路8号楼2层

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NOVEMBER 2010

西五街1号

Fennel Bistro Chef Christian Hoﬀman has created a seafood bistro specializing in Mediterranean cuisine where you can enjoy fresh, high-quality food in a stylish and relaxed environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Hotel Yi, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Yishu Qu, 706 Houjie 1, Chaoyang District. (6436 1818)

Taverna Rustic-chic Mediterranean tavern specializes in paella, lamb dishes and roast suckling pig. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1949–The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (behind Paciﬁc Century Place), Chaoyang District. (6501 8882) 塔瓦娜, 朝阳区工体北路 4号院(太平洋百货南门对面)

朝阳区酒仙桥路2号院798艺术区706后街1号

Greek Delicacy All your Greek favorites served fast and easy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6380); 2) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F U-Centre, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6266 6100) 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区; 2) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层

MIDDLE EASTERN 1001 Nights Some of the best Middle Eastern food in Beijing plus nightly belly dancing. Voted “Best Middle Eastern” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) www.1001nights.cn 1001 夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面

Alameen This unassuming but welcoming Middle Eastern haven is owned and managed by a Palestinian/Lebanese pair. The hummus and baba ganoush are good and customers here tend to stick around after meals chatting, sipping coﬀee and smoking from the hookah. Daily 9am-midnight. 2 Sanlitun Xiwu Lu, Chaoyang District. (8451 7489) 朝阳区朝阳区三

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里屯西五街西2号

Alameer This small Middle Eastern restaurant and bakery serves an assortment of Middle Eastern staples (hummus, falafel etc.) as well as a variety of baked good and desserts. Daily 8am-midnight. East side of the Class Fotel, 19 Xinyuanli Xi (north of International SOS/Kunsha Center on Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District., Chaoyang District. (8451 6888 ext 8116) 安米

Tairyo Teppanyaki All-you-can-eat beef, lamb chops, seafood and more, expertly sliced, diced and grilled by knife-wielding chefs. Voted "Outstanding Japanese" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) S2-32, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 8075, 6416 0075); 2) 15 Wanliu Zhonglu, Haidian District. (8256 6044); 3) Building E, Shenggu Jiayuan, Anzhen Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6444 8855/66); 4) 305 China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1180/1); 5) 2/F, Yaxing Mansion, Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6461 2336) www.tairyo.cn 大渔铁板烧, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路 19号 Sanlitun Village 南区3层S2-32; 2) 海淀区万柳中路15号; 3) 朝阳区安贞桥胜古家园E座; 4) 朝阳区工体东路中国红街305号; 5) 朝阳区麦子店街亚星大厦2层

11pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie, Chaoyang District. (6464 6036) 雅典娜希腊餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯

Mana An intimate Mediterranean eatery in the sleepier side of Sanlitun. The dishes were well presented, tasty and playful in their use of ingredients. 11.30am-10.30pm. 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6460 6721) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯北小街2号

SG Song This contemporary Korean restaurant focuses on light, healthy dishes, and does not use MSG. Daily11.30am-2.30pm 5-10pm. 2/F, Building AB, Vantone Center, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie,Chaoyang District (5907 1879) 朝

Migas Restaurant & Lounge Headed by chefs from Spain and decorated with Miroesque paintings, this stylish restaurant serves up a wide selection of modern Spanish tapas with a good wine selection. Enjoy the views from the terrace on white egg-shaped seats surrounded by green cactus. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061) 米

阳区朝外大街甲6号万通中心AB座二层

家思, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层

Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean restaurants serves standards like bulgolgi, banfan and delicious raw beef. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 2/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 0630); 2) Daily 10am10pm. Basement, Lufthansa Centre, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5720) 萨拉伯尔, 1) 朝

Biteapitta Falafels, hummus, sandwiches and shawarma. Set meals available. Good value for money. Voted "Outstanding Middle Eastern" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Tongli Studio (same block as Le Petit Gourmand), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6467 2961, ilovepitta@biteapitta.com) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里2层

Dareen Coffee This Sanlitun spot serves up delicious salads, sandwiches, hummus and falafel, as well as great coﬀees, beer and cakes. The small terrace is usually ﬁlled up in the summertime. Daily 7am-midnight. 29 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 0557) 达琳咖啡, 朝阳区三里屯路29号

El Wajh The aromatic ﬂavors of lamb, chicken, or ﬁsh tagines are the highlight of Face Beijing’s Moroccan dining area. Fri-Sat 5.30-11pm, Sun-Thu 5.30pm-10.30pm. Face Beijing, 26 Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788)

阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦二层; 2) 朝阳区燕莎地下一层

朝阳区工体南路26号

Jerusalem This small Muslim butcher shop sells an assortment of fresh meats (beef, lamb, chicken and ﬁsh) and a wide range of related dishes based on the owner Jordanian background, Daily 11am-9pm. Rm 102, Bldg 4, 29 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 3569)

MEDITERRANEAN Argo Technically sound Greek fare in a beautifully restored hutong setting. Daily 11.30am11pm. 59 Wudaoying Hutong (100 meters west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8403 9748) 东城区五道营胡同59号 Athena Enjoy everything from tzatziki to baklava in the kitschy, “I saw Zorba the Greek” interior of this Sanlitun area restaurant. Good value lunch buﬀet all week from 11.30-2.30pm. Voted "Outstanding Mediterranean" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-

尔, 朝阳区朝阳区新源里西19号格纳斯主题酒店东侧(新东路昆莎中心以北)

耶路撒冷, 朝阳区三里屯北路29号4门102室

The Olive Salads, sandwiches, steaks, dinner, health food, juice and desserts. Pleasant outdoor dining on the terrace. Also serves weekend brunch. Voted “Outstanding Mediterranean” in our 2010 Reader

Ibn Battouta Delicious and inexpensive regional specialties, including lamb couscous, tagines and hariar soup. End your meal with traditional mint tea. 4-103 China View Building (in the alley north of Danger Doyle’s across from Pullman Steak), 2 Gongti Donglu,

DIRECTORY / DINING Chaoyang District. (8587 1255, 139 1141 5052)

3482, 6827 7309) 基辅餐厅, 海淀区玉渊潭南路

摩洛哥餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳区工体东路甲2号红街大厦4-103

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White Nights Get your ruble’s worth with succulent peppercorn beef tenderloin accompanied by a working man’s serving of creamy mashed potato. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 13A Beizhong Jie (oﬀ Dongzhimennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西餐, 东城区东直门内大街北中街甲13号

SHANDONG An Die An Niang This no-frills Shandong eatery at Chaoyang Park West Gate makes great down-home zhou (rice porridge), stuﬀed pies (xianbing) and the biggest baozi in town. 1) Daily 10am-3am. Chaoyang Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6591 0231); 2) Daily 9.30am-midnight. 8A Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 2390) 俺爹俺娘, 1) Rumi Its plush, minimalist interior is inviting, but the savory kebabs seal the deal. Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30ammidnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8454 3838) www. rumigrill.com 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆龙饭店对面

朝阳区朝阳公园西门; 2) 朝阳区吃饭堂，农展馆北路甲8号

Tong He Ju Ignore the drab facade - this bustling laozihao, whose original branch was established in Xisi in 1822, is a great place to enjoy the salty taste of traditional Shandong cuisine. Daily 10.30am-1.30pm, 5-8pm. Bldg B, 71 Yueyun Nanjie, Sanlihe, Xicheng District. (6852 2917) 同和局, 西城区三里河月云南街乙71号

PIZZA Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory Pizza delivery service oﬀering ten “gourmet” toppings featuring wine-soaked blackcurrants, fresh pesto and New Zealand mozzarella. Daily 11am-midnight. Bldg. 3, China View, (rear side, opposite City Hotel), Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1404/1370) www. gunghopizza.com 叫板!比萨, 朝阳区工体东路中国红街3号楼

Hutong Pizza Serves square pizzas, tasty veggie burgers, draft beer and wine in a beautifully restored traditional home. Local delivery available. Daily 11am-11pm. 9 Yindingqiao Hutong, Xicheng District. (8322 8916) 胡同比萨, 西城区银锭桥胡同9号

The Kro’s Nest American-styled pizza joint, serving up its infamous “gigantic” pizzas along with onion rings, fries, wings and draft beers. Voted “Outstanding Pizza” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sun 10am-11pm. Inside Workers’ Stadium North Gate (next to Vics), Chaoyang District. (6553 5253); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-midnight. 1 Fuyuanmen (400 meters north of Beijing University West Gate, on the northwest corner of the intersection), Haidian District. (6252 8057); 3) Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm. Bldg B, Youyan Dasha, 2 Beitaiping Zhuang Qiao, Xicheng District. (8201 4899) www.thekrosnest.com 乌巢, 1) 朝阳区工体北门内; 2) 海淀区福缘门1号 (从北大西门往北走400米，在路口的西北角); 3) 西城区北太平庄桥2号有研大厦B座

La Pizza A large brick oven is the focal point of this jolly pizzeria, where a comically rotund Italian chef bakes 12-inch pizzas loaded with yummy toppings. Daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. SA-48, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6106) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区3号楼SA-48

Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served up with a good selection of aﬀordable draft beers. Daily 11am-3am. B1/F, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园12号楼地下1层

The Tree Popular thin-crust pies, best washed down with Belgian beer. Voted “Best Pizza” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing.com 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

RUSSIAN The Elephant Good Russian food, especially the appetizers, like stuﬀed mushroom caps. Daily noon-midnight. In a small alley oﬀ Yabaolu (50m north of Yatai Dasha), Chaoyang District. (8561 4073) 大笨象, 朝阳区朝外头条甲 93号（雅宝路亚太大厦向北50米）

Kiev The boozy vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev pudding – a rich cheesecake – come highly recommended. Daily 11am-11pm. 13 Puhui Nanli, Yuyuantan Nanlu (west of the Millennium Monument), Haidian District. (6828

SHANGHAI Mei Mansion Converted courtyard done up to look like a sophisticated circa-1930s Shanghai salon. Serves up delicate dishes with impressive prices to match. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10.30pm. 24 Daxiangfeng Hutong (South bank of Houhai), Xicheng District. (6612 6847) 梅府家宴, 西城区后海南沿大翔凤胡同24号

Mei Wei Zhai Specializes in xiaolong bao and other Shanghainese specialties (including crab rice cakes) at agreeable prices. 35 Baiguang Jie (southwest corner of Niujie), Xuanwu District. (6356 7321) 美味斋, 宣武区白广路35号牛街西南边

SHANXI & SHA’ANXI Jin Yang Restaurant The ﬁrst Shanxi restaurant to open up in Beijing after the revolution. The noodles are still very impressive but most people come for the signature duck. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5-9pm. 241 Zhushikou Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6303 1669) 晋阳饭店, 宣武区珠市口西大街241号

Noodle Loft Homestyle Shanxi dishes and noodles in a posh environment. Try the youmian, a steamer basket full of shotgun shell-shaped noodles. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 18 Baiziwan Lu (south of Soho New Town), Chaoyang District. (6774 9950/ 5372) 面酷, 1) 朝阳区百子湾路18号（Soho现代城往南

Paomo Guan An assortment of perfect, ﬂuﬀy noodles with a lively, traditional ambiance. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 53 Chaonei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District. (6525 4639) 泡馍馆, 东城区朝内南小街53号

SICHUAN Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office fuels its reputation as the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in town. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 Chongqing Fandian Where local Sichuanese go for numbingly spicy Sichuan peppercorns. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 15 Guangximen Beili, Xibahe, Chaoyang District. (6422 8888) 重庆饭店, 朝阳区西坝河光熙门北里15号

Drum and Gong Fusion Restaurant This popular restaurant with a terrace overlooking Nanluogu Xiang serves Sichuan favorites and Asian fusion cuisine. Daily 10am-midnight. 102 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 4729) 锣鼓洞天, 东城区南锣鼓巷102号 Feiteng Yuxiang Best shuizhuyu in town. Get a balcony seat, tuck in a bib, and get messy. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30pm-3am; Sat-Sun 11am-3am. Chunxiu Lu, 1 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3764); 2) MonFri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. Xinyuan Nanlu (opposite Kunlun Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8455 2333); 3) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 17 Zhichun Lu,

Haidian District. (8231 1286); 4) Mon-Fri 11am2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. B1/F, Chengming Dasha, 2 Xizhimen Nandajie (northeast corner of Xizhimen Qiao), Xicheng District. (5190 1778); 5) Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 4.30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10.30pm. 4/F North Bldg, The Place Shopping Center, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6589 5588) www.ftyx. com 沸腾鱼乡, 1) 朝阳区工体北路1号春秀路;

Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5977 5607) 朝阳区朝阳区三丰北里2号楼悠唐生活广场地下1层

Ma Cherie Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant Specializes in both Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Hotel Kunlun, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3388 ext. 5247) 芭蕉别墅泰越餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳区新源南路2号昆仑饭店

2) 朝阳区新源南路佳亿时尚广场旁; 3) 海淀区知春路17号; 4) 西城区西直门南大街2号成铭大厦二楼(西直门桥东南角); 5) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶中心北楼4层

Gold Barn Genuine Sichuan set meals in a classical setting – all the furniture is for sale. 1) Daily 10.30am-1.30am. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 7389); 2) Daily 10.30am-2am. 52 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5142) 金谷仓, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯南路52号

Longshun Yuan Mala Xiangguo Long Shun Yuan’s knack for impossibly potent spice has won it a devoted following. Calling ahead is recommended. Daily 9am-midnight. 1) 1 Huayuan Heyin Zhonglu, Wangjing(Near Guangshun Beidajie), Chaoyang District. (6473 3452); 2) 1/F, Tianxia Binguan, 8A Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6213 0489); 3) Eastern side of Anhuili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6481 0510) 龙顺园麻辣香锅, 1) 朝阳区望京花园河荫中路东1号(近广顺北大街); 2) 海淀区中关村南大街甲8号天厦宾馆1层; 3) 朝阳区亚运村安慧里东（北辰购物中心东）

Mala Youhuo (Spice Spirit) Imaginatively decorated chain of restaurants catering to a young, aﬄuent crowd. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 3/F, Sky Plaza, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8460 8558); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 7/F, Grand Paciﬁc Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (8265 6688); 3) Daily 11am-10.30pm. West gate of the Taiyang Yuan Xiaoqu, Dazhong Si, Haidian District. (8211 9966) www.spicespirit. com 麻辣诱惑, 1) 东城区东直门外大街天恒大厦 3层(东方银座东); 2) 西城区西单北大街133号君太百货7层; 3) 海淀区大钟寺太阳园小区西门

South Beauty South Beauty specializes in upscale locations and gorgeous, snooty staﬀ. Voted “Best Sichuan” and “Best Kung Pao Chicken” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. A dozen locations around town. For the full list, check www.thebeijinger.com. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F, Paciﬁc Century Place, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3502); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, West Wing, China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 0809); 3) Daily 6am10.30pm. 1/F, Shuncheng Hotel, 16 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 8989) 俏江南, 1) 朝阳区工体北路太平洋百货3层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼2层; 3) 西城区金融大街甲16号顺成饭店(平安大厦东侧对面顺成酒店南门)

SOUTHEAST ASIAN Asian Star This long-running restaurant serves a mishmash of Indian, Thai, Singaporean and Malaysian cuisines. Daily 11am2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 26 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 5306) 亚洲之星新马印, 朝阳区东三环北路26号

The Bak Kut Teh Specialist Reminiscent of a lao Beijing hole in the wall, the eponymous dish here is a Malaysian stew of pork ribs cooked for several hours in a soup of medicinal herbs and served with a chili and garlic dip. Daily 10am-10.30pm. 7-6 Xingguang Dadao, Fulicheng, Shuangjing, Chaoyang District. (134 0114 7715) 美味肉骨茶, 朝阳区双井富力城星光

Malacca Legend Elaborate Malaysian restaurant boasts serene water views (Luoma Lake location) and zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1/F Building B, Ocean International Center, 58 East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 0075); 2) On the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区东四环路58号远洋国际中心B座1层; 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔

Nyonya Kitchen Peranakan cuisine at its ﬁnest. Daily 11am-10pm. Across from Gaojiayuan Middle School, opposite the Lido Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6433 7377) 娘惹厨房, 朝阳区高家园中学丽都饭馆对面

The Orient Kitchen Aﬀordable Asian crowdpleasers (Thai seafood salads, Japanese gyoza, Malaysian laksa, Hong Kong BBQ and Chinese rice dishes) served in a contemporary space both hip and family-friendly. Daily 11am-11pm. S4-31, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4070) 朝阳区里屯北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3-4层

SPANISH Agua Fine Spanish dining. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Carmen Tapas plates, hearty salads, paella and roasted whole suckling pig. Voted “Outstanding Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Nali Patio (opposite north entrance of Let’s Burger), 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号（哪里花园边）

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Bali Papaya Authentic Indonesian and Thai cuisine in an environment designed to transport you to the tropics: wood furniture, bright colors, a smattering of Indonesian and Thai art and contemporary gamelan music. Daily 11am-11pm. 2/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5208 6029) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园2层 Cafe Sambal Authentic up-market Malay food in a lovely courtyard. Daily noon-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng District. (6400 4875) 西城区豆腐池胡同43号(旧鼓楼大街往东走)

Chef Chan Authentic Singaporean delicacies and local Chinese favorites in a modern, comfortable setting. Daily 9am-10.30pm. B1/F, YouTown Lifestyle Center (opposite Alien Street Market, northwest of Ritan Park), 2 Sanfeng

MARE Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas every day and paella on weekends. Both English and

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DIRECTORY / DINING Spanish menu available. Voted “Outstanding Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Noon-11.30pm. 1/F, E-Tower, 12C Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6595 4178/2890) 古老海西餐厅, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦1层

Niajo Specializes in traditional Valencian paella and imported Spanish ham and cheeses. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6052) www.niajo.com 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Olas Tapas Café Oﬀers a warm ambiance, inexpensive drinks and good food. Voted “Best Tapas” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-10 Sanlitun Village, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 5657) 朝阳区三里屯北路三里屯Village南区S9-10

Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Outback Steakhouse Not Australian, but made up to feel like it. Yankee-sized portions with prices to match. Their signature appetizer is a massive onion thrown in the deep fryer. 1) Mon-Thu 5-10.30pm, Fri-Sun 11am10.30pm. Inside the north gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6506 5166); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Beijing Hotel (east side of Bldg A), Dongcheng District. (6528 2858) 澳

in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm. 1/F, Holiday Inn, 66 Yongding Lu, Haidian District. (6813 2299); 2) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. The Gateway Bldg, 10 Yabao Lu (across from the Bank of China), Chaoyang District. (8561 5236) 泰辣椒餐厅, 1) 海淀区永定路66号长风假日酒店1层五棵松桥西500米; 2) 朝阳区雅宝路10号凯威大厦一楼

Steak Exchange A wide variety of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

VIETNAMESE Le Little Saigon Cute colonial-style FrenchVietnamese bistro in the midst of Gulou hutongs. Daily 11.30-midnight. 141 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 8465) 西贡在

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Ole Spanish Restaurant This Spanish restaurant.consists of three floors: the first is a bar and lounge, the second is for tapas, and the top floor focuses on fine dining. Sun-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu 11am-2am, Fri- Sat 11am4am, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边) Saffron Stylish courtyard bistro offering Spanish/Catalonian-inspired cuisine like paella and tapas. Tue-Sun Noon-2.30pm (lunch), 2-6pm (coffee/deserts), 6-10.30pm (dinner). 64 Wudaoying Hutong (150m west of Vineyard Café), Dongcheng District. (8404 4909) 藏红花, 东城区安定门五道营胡同64号院(安定门桥东南角)

STEAKHOUSES The Astor Grill Grain-fed tenderloin steak, cigars and an extensive wine list. Lovely terrace. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm; daily 6-10pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店公寓3层

The Bar and Grill Daily 4pm-1am (bar), 6-11pm (grill). The dining room’s rich woodpaneled surfaces and plush upholstery create the ideal environment to enjoy a rich selection of grilled seafood, meat and poultry. 2/F, The Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District (8522 1789) 酒吧和扒房, 东城区金宝街 99号北京丽晶酒店2层

The Butcher’s Steakhouse Home of the 3kilo burger, this restaurant also oﬀers burgers, steaks, lamb chops and more, along with a selection of ﬁne meats for sale. Daily 11am11pm. 8 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6413 0577; 150 1082 1675) 朝阳区东

小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100南边); 3) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面)

iTea A Taiwanese dessert and drink shop, with various locations throughout the city. Specialties include shaved ice desserts, mango smoothies (and other mango ices), as well as standard milk tea and bubble tea. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) Rm 6, 6/F, Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6084); 2) 88 Gulou Dongdajie (near Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. 找茶, 1) 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城6楼06号; 2) 东城区鼓楼东大街 88号 (南锣鼓巷附近)

Shin Yeh Authentic Taiwanese food with imported foodstuﬀ from the island itself. Check out the seasonal dishes and drinks as well. 1) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-midnight. 6 Gongti Xilu (ground ﬂoor of the Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6552 5066); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. Bldg 4, Xinzhongguancun Dasha, 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8248 6288) 欣叶, 1) 朝阳区工体西路 6号(工体100一层); 2) 海淀区中关村大街19号新中关大厦4楼

THAI Lan Na Thai A suave Thai eatery decked out with a collection of authentic Southeast Asian artifacts, serving good quality, classic Thai dishes at expensive prices. Daily noon-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6788) 兰娜, 朝阳区工体南路东草园26号

直门外大街8号

CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is reflective of the rich, refined cuts served up by its open kitchen. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国 The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill This stylish, contemporary grill house features an open-flame kitchen offering a wide selection of prime imported beef, market-fresh seafood and poultry. Tue-Sat 6-10.30pm. Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店

Flamme International Grill This stylish twoﬂoor bar and grill features American steaks. Lava chocolate cake is a special delight. Daily 11am-midnight. S4-33, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8608) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village3楼S4-33室

Grange This steakhouse serves mean and delicate cuts with dipping sauces doled out of beakers and pipettes. Mon-Fri 11.30-3pm (lunch), daily 5.30-11pm (dinner). 2/F, Westin

NOVEMBER 2010

巴黎, 东城区旧鼓楼大街141号

Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues. Books, coﬀee and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413 0899, 8774 6387, www.purplehaze.com.cn 紫苏庭,

Phrik Thai Cold dishes rule here like the papaya salad and the chicken larb. Though the rest of the menu can be uneven, prices are reasonable. The Wukesong branch features daily performances. Voted "Outstanding Thai"

Luga’s Pho Pho Pho and other Vietnamese dishes from the ever-cheerful Luga. Daily 24hrs. Above Luga’s (opposite Tongli Studio), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面

Muse Parisian Vietnamese Brasserie Modish Indochine eatery with bowls of pho, spring rolls, soups and coﬀees of both Vietnamese and French persuasion. Voted “Best Vietnamese” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10pm-4am. 1/F. Tongli Studios (next to Kokomo entrance), 43 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6415 6388); 2) Daily 11am11pm. 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 3188) 妙, 1) 朝阳区三里屯北路

区东四六条1号

Serve the People Popular restaurant with a large laowai fan base and pleasant terrace. Fans laud the tom kha gai (coconut chicken soup) that oﬀers the perfect blend of spicy, sour and sweet. Voted “Outstanding Thai” in our 2010 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am10.30pm. 1 Sanlitun Xiwujie (next to Athena), Chaoyang District. (8454 4580) 为人民服务, 朝阳区三里屯西五街1号

Sukhothai From the decor to the food, Sukothai is pure Thai splendor. Exotic options like Thai-style lobster alongside more traditional staples. Mon-Fri 10.30am-2.30pm, 5pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 10.30am-midnight. 19 Haoyun Jie, Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0211) 粟库泰泰式餐吧, 朝阳区枣营路好运街19号

TIBETAN Ganglamedo Well-decorated branch of a Lhasa restaurant oﬀers beautifully presented traditional Tibetan food, with ingredients ﬂown in from the highlands. Try the “eight prosperity symbols,” tsampa, momos and yak steak. Daily 9am-2am. 1/F, Great Hyatte Int’l Apartments, 38 Zaoying Beili, Chaoyang District. (6592 3159) www.ganglademo.com 冈拉梅朵, 朝阳区枣营北里38号海悦名门公寓1号

Makye Ame Beijing’s premier Tibetan restaurant. The best dishes are curried potatoes, roasted lamb, grilled mushrooms and beef with pickled carrots. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Jinhuyuan Gongyu, Baijia Zhuang Dongli 23, Chaoyang District. (6508 8986); 2) Daily 11.30am-2am. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6506 9616) 玛

鼓楼西大街149号西藏驻京办事处

泰廷泰式料理, 东城区东城区金宝街88号汇 6层601室

后街同里对面

Purple Haze Courtyard Authentic Thai cuisine in rustic hutong digs. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1, Dongsi Liutiao (east exit), Dongcheng District. (6501 9345) 紫苏庭, 东城

Qomolangma Reasonably authentic Tibetan ingredients with distinctly Han presentation. Ethnic performances every Friday evening. Daily 9.30am-2pm, 5-8pm.. 149 Xigulou Dajie (inside Tibet Provincial oﬃce), Xicheng District. (6401 8822 ext 2828) 珠穆郎玛, 西城区

Patara Uber-posh, globe-trotting Thai chain serves delectable renditions of Thai specialties using premium ingredients. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 6/F Jinbao Palace, 88 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1678)

Luga’s Banh Mi Now This small restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese-style sandwiches garnished with pate, pickled carrot and daikon, and your choice of meat. Pho also on the menu. Daily 10am-11pm. Above Luga’s (opposite Tongli Studio), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯

朝阳区工体北门对面胡同工商银行后

吉阿米, 1) 朝阳区白家庄东里23号锦湖园公寓会所2层; 2) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号

路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层

阳区农展馆南路12号(通广大厦内); 2) 朝阳区丽都假日饭店三层,首都机场将台路

Samadhi Vegetarian Tea House Small teahouse serves a variety of Chinese teas and light vegetarian fare. 11am-10pm. 2/F Shifanghaoting, 16 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8453 1644) 三摩地, 朝阳区新原南路16路2层

拜客, 1) 朝阳区工人体育场北门内东侧; 2) 东城区北京饭店1层

Bellagio Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight munchies at this hip Taiwanese eatery. Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice desserts. Voted“Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards.1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3) Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, beside Kiss Disco, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 4) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 4300) 鹿港

Creative tofu dishes will leave you with a full stomach and a clear conscience - and a considerably lightened wallet. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) Tongguang Bldg, 12 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6592 3627, 8703 6669); 2) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8703 6668, 6437 6288) 净心莲, 1) 朝

VEGETARIAN Lotus in Moonlight You can tell it’s the real deal by the number of monks who dine here. Hard to ﬁnd, but worth the search. 1) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am9.30pm. 12 Liufang Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6465 3299); 2) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and 5-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm. 3/F, Disanji Creative Space, 66 Beisihuan Xilu, Haidian District. (6268 0848/1318) 荷塘月色素食, 1) 朝阳区柳芳南里 12号楼; 2) 海淀区北四环西路66号第三极3层

Pure Lotus Vegetarian

43号同里1层; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路一号

Nam Nam This two-story space oﬀers ﬁne Vietnamese cuisine, including Lavong Fish and beef pho. Voted “Outstanding Vietnamese” in our 2010 Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am10.30pm. 7 Sanlitun Lu (next to the Friendship Supermarket), Chaoyang District. (6468 6053) 那么那么, 朝阳区三里屯北路7号小友谊超市旁

Nuage Worth visiting for its chic, French colonial atmosphere and stunning lakeside location. Daily 11am-11pm. 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District. (6401 9581) 庆云楼, 西城区前海东沿22号

Va Va Voom Classic Vietnamese in a designer environment. Voted“Outstanding Vietnamese” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. S4-32, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 3732, 6417 2210) 越时代, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-32

Vegan Hut Simple vegan eatery serving fast and delicious set meals with no MSG. Lunch set meals are only RMB 20. Stall 0912, 2/F, Bldg 9, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 9856, 139 1172 9610) 维根小屋, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho9号楼2层0912

XINJIANG & MUSLIM Afunti Over-hyped and over-priced, but busloads of tourists pack this high-end Xinjiang style restaurant every night. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 166 Chaoyangmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6527 2288, 6525 1071) 阿凡提, 东城区朝内大街166号

Crescent Moon Muslim Restaurant From the homemade yogurt and the all-Uygur staﬀ to the king of mutton chuan’r, this little gem is as good as it gets. Voted “Outstanding Xinjiang” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsi Liutiao (alley number six, 100m west of Chaonei Beixiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6400 5281) 弯弯的月亮, 东城区东四六条16号

Kashgar Restaurant One of the best Uygur restaurants in the city oﬀers a variety of cumin-spiced roast mutton, hand-pulled noodles, freshly baked nang and a variety of other authentic Kashgar-style snacks. 10am-9.30pm. 60 Pen’er Hutong, Xuanwu District. (6358 2243) 喀什饭庄, 宣武区盆儿胡同60号

Tumaris Fine food and Uyghur-speaking staﬀ and customers attest to this smart restaurant’s

DIRECTORY / DINING–NIGHTLIFE authenticity. Daily 11am-11pm. 3/F Fuxing Guoji Zhongxin (100 m south and across the street from the east gate of Chaoyang Hospital), 237 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8571 5191/2) 突玛丽斯新疆餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳北路237号复星国际中心三层

Xinjiang Islam Restaurant Hearty Xinjiang cuisine from the people who know it best in Beijing: the staff of Xinjiang province’s Beijing representative office. Daily 11am-10pm. Xinjiang Provincial Government Office, 7 Sanlihe Lu, Xicheng District. (6830 1820) 新疆伊斯兰饭庄, 西城区三里河路7号

Xinjiang Red Rose The rowdy Red Rose packs ‘em in with nightly music and belly dancing performances. Good for kebabs, but no place for the quiet conversationalist. Voted “Best Xinjiang” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. Inside 7 Xingfu Yicun alley, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang District. (6415 5741) 新疆红玫瑰餐厅, 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内

YUNNAN Dali Courtyard Atmospheric decor, easy-going hospitality and delicious food. Set menu only. Voted “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 1430) 大理, 东城区鼓楼东大街小经厂胡同67号

Dianke Dianlai Fantastic restaurant set in a picturesque, tree-shaded courtyard. Innovative set menus include dishes like shrimp with tomato, rosemary, thyme and lemon and grilled fish stuffed with chillies and spices, Daily 10am-10pm. 8 Dafangjia Hutong (off Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6512 0930) 滇客滇来, 东城区大方家胡同8号(朝阳门地铁站南)

In & Out The seasonally rotating menu boasts Dai favorites such as fried potato balls and rice with pineapple, along with a mish-mash of Naxi, Bai, and Wa minority staples including Xishuangbanna roast ﬁsh bundled with lemongrass, and rich, leathery Shangri-La dried beef. Daily 11am-10pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (8454 0086/6467 5235) 一坐一忘, 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable, hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan-style spare ribs and the dragon beans. Voted “Best Yunnan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Zhongba Lou, Sanlitun Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 0629); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1) 朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) 海淀区中关村大街15号中关村广场步行街R17

sum feasts. Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 6 Jiqingli, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 8688) 苏浙汇, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆里6号楼

Kong Yiji They do brisk business with their zuixia (drunken shrimp), dongporou (Dongpo Pork) and huangjiu liquor. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. South shore of Shichahai, Deshengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 4915/17); 2) Daily 10am-2pm, 4.30-10pm. 322 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6404 0507); 3) Daily 11am-2pm, 4.30-10.30pm. 6 Zhushikou Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6707 5151/5252); 4) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pmmidnight. South side of No. 8 Apartments on Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6508 2228); 5) Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm. 54A Anli Lu, Chaoyang District. (8480 3966/3977) 孔乙己, 1) 西城区德内大街什刹海后海南岸; 2) 东城区东四北大街322号; 3) 崇文区珠市口东大街6号(两广路与祈年大街口); 4) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门8号公馆内南侧; 5) 朝阳区安立路甲54号

Xuxian Lou With a beautiful courtyard and interior, this place oﬀers a list of Hangzhou specialties, but thrown into the mix are non-sequiturs like baked seafood with pastis cream. Also serves as a lounge, with a long list of sweets and beverages. After 9.30pm, the rooftop garden becomes a pleasant bar. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Gongti Xilu (north side of the Gongti West Gate courtyard), Chaoyang District. (6551 8812) 许仙楼, 朝阳区工体西门院内北侧

NIGHTLIFE 12SQM If my home were a pub with a huge selection of liquor, this place would feel just like home. Daily 5.30pm-1am. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6402 1554) 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号 13 Club Hefty, dark and covered in graﬃti. Featuring mostly rock, metal and punk bands, with shows almost every night. Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am. 161 Chengfu Lu (Lanqiying bus stop; doorway is recessed in a small alley next to Da Waguan Restaurant), Haidian District. (8261 9267) 13俱乐部, 海淀区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是(瓦罐饭馆的西边)

1F Like 2F, but with draft beer, large food menu and a terrace. Sun-Thu 11am-2am, FriSat 11am-4am. 1/F, Tongli Studio (southwest of 3.3 Shopping Mall), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 0587) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里1层

2F Cozy spot serves ample measures and has hourly drinks specials on the chalkboard. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am. Sanlitun Houjie (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 4549) 贰楼, 朝阳区三里屯北街3.3服装大厦南侧

No Name Restaurant Burrowed within Houhai’s hutongs, this stylish Yunnan eatery attracts trendsetters eager to escape Yinding Qiao’s neon, noise and tourists. Daily 10.30am-2am. 1 Dajinsi Hutong, Xicheng District. (8328 3061) 无名云南餐吧, 西城区大

2 Kolegas Intimate music venue. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District. (6436 8998, 2kolegas@163.com) www.2kolegas.com 两

金丝胡同1号

Alfa A mix of young expat professionals, students and local club-goers. Daily 4pm-2am. 6 Xingfu Yicun (in the alley opposite the north gate of Workers’ Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0086) 阿尔法, 朝阳区幸福一村6号工体北

South Silk Road Opened by a Beijing-based artist, this super-hip restaurant oﬀers a minimalist interior, down-home Yunnan specialties and their own brand of rice wine. Voted “Outstanding Yunnan” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 3/F, Bldg D, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8580 4286); 2) Daily 10.30am-10pm. 5/F, APM Mall, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6526 8401); 3) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 2-3/F, North Bldg 4, Area 2, Anhuili, Chaoyang District. (6481 3261) 茶马古道, 1) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城D座 3层会所; 2) 东城区王府井大街新东安广场5层; 3) 朝阳区安慧里2区4号北楼3层

Yunteng Shifu Consistent, fresh Yunnan cuisine. Specialties include the mint leaf salad, fried goat’s cheese, pine needle salad and mushroom dishes. Daily 11am-10pm (Hall 2), 11.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-10pm (Hall 1). Yunnan Provincial Government Oﬃce, 7 Donghuashi Beili Dongqu, Chongwen District. (6711 3322 ext 7105) 云腾宾馆食府, 崇文区东花市北里东区7号

个好朋友, 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东 1500米路北汽车电影院内）

门对面的胡同里

All-Star Sports Bar & Grill See Dining Directory under “American.” Mon-Fri 5pm2am, Sat-Sun 11am-2am. Bldg 5, 1/F, Solana Shopping Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区 5-1

Apothecary Cocktails prepared with class and care. Also features a menu of Creole dishes prepared using house-made ingredients. Tue-Sat 7pm-late, Sun 6pm-late (kitchen closes 1am). 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Aria See Dining Directory under “European.” Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; bar 11am-midnight. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 6644) 阿郦雅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层

ZHEJIANG Jade Garden Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine in a sophisticated setting. The place gets particularly convivial on the weekends with Cantonese families gathering for dim

Atmosphere Bar Expect spectacular views on a good day at Beijing’s highest bar. Failing that, you can count on the drinks being good. Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat & Sun noon-4am. 80/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6433)

朝阳区光华路国贸3期80层(中国大饭店北侧)

爵士酒吧, 朝阳区世贸天阶 L-137 光华路9号

Bang! Bang! Pizza Bar featuring sport on TV and pizzas on the menu. Pizza delivery available from late November. Daily 11am2am. Rm 103, Bldg 24, Hopson International Park, Shuanghuayuan Nanli Area 3 (west of Renaissance Hotel), Shuangjing, Chaoyang District. (136 0100 0343) 朝阳区双井双花园南

Club Bar Private club for the senior business community. Inside the Capital Club, 50/F, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 260, member@thecapitalclub.com) www. thecapitalclub.com 朝阳区新源南路6号京城

里3区(北京富力万丽酒店)合生国际家园24号楼103单元

Collage Live jazz from local luminaries at this chilled bar just outside central Lido. Daily 3pm-late. 1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8432) 客来之, 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸

The Bell Bar Invite-only bar. Inside the British Embassy, 11 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区光华路11号英国大使馆内

大厦50层

Bling Hip-hop club with a Rolls Royce Phantom DJ booth. Exclusive selection of premium single malts, cognacs, and cigars. Wed-Sat 9pm-late. Solana 5-1, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6999) 朝阳区朝阳

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D-22 A venue for new and experimental music. Tue-Sun 7pm-2am. 242 Chengfu Lu (two doors west of 13 Club), Haidian District. (6265 3177, charles@d22beijing.com) www. d22beijing.com.cn 海淀区成府路242号

Blue Frog The Sanlitun branch features a cocktail-heavy drinks menu and a patio. 1) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337); 2) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog.com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路 19号三里屯Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

The Bookworm Bright, airy and ﬁlled with books. Wine list features 40 options. Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507) www.chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 朝阳区工体北路 4号院

The Box Find Moosehead, poutine and live ice hockey at this Canadian-run bar. Daily noon-late. 5A Qianmachang Hutong (opposite Cafe Sambal), Jiugulou Dajie, Xicheng District. (6401 3293) 西城区旧鼓楼大街前马厂胡同甲5号

The Brick Food and cheap drink in this Shuangjing hostelry where fun is the name of the game. Daily 4pm-late. 1/F, Tianzhi Jiaozi building (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District. (139 1113 6564) 朝阳区双井桥东北角天之骄子底商2-11

Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate bar that features signature cocktails and an extensive collection of premium whiskeys, cognacs, wines and ports. Mon-Sat 6pm-1.30am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Capital Gymnasium Hosts the occasional big-name concert. Daily 9am-8pm. 54 Baishiqiao Lu, Haidian District. (6835 8306) 首都体育馆, 海淀区白石桥路54号

Centro A surprisingly comfortable spot to down drinks from bottled beers to blue cheese martinis. Nightly live jazz performances. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833, ask for Centro) 炫酷, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Champagne Bar Molecular mixology comes to town, plus bubbles. Daily 6pm-midnight. 2/F, Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店2层

Charlie's Charlie's is a great place in the heart of the CBD to grab a beer. Daily 7am-12.30am. 1/F, Jianguo Hotel, 5 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6500 2233 ext 8038) www. hoteljianguo.com 朝阳区建国门外大街5号建国饭店1层

ChinaDoll Fun and games with the beautiful people. Sun-Thu 6pm-late, Fri-Sat 9pmlate. 5/F, 3.3 Shopping Center, 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (5136 5871/72, events@chinadollclub.cn) www.chinadollclub.cn 中国娃娃, 朝阳区三里屯北街33号3.3服

Crowne Plaza Wuzhou Five-star hotel. Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288) www.parkview.crowneplaza.com 五洲皇冠假日酒店, 朝阳区北四环中路8号

Dao Le Wine bar oﬀering everything from wine and food pairing recommendations to bottle and glass storage. Daily 11am-1.30am. 2-012, 22 International Art Plaza, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, (east of the Today Art Museum), Chaoyang District. (5821 1353) 到了, 朝阳区百子湾路32号苹果社区二十二院街艺术区2-012(今日美术馆东侧)

D Bar 4/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店4层

The Den Watch sports until dawn; stick around for brunch. Daily 24hrs. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾馆正门旁边

Destination Men frequent this disco, and women who don’t want to be hit on do too. Destination packs in a rowdy crowd and is bursting with testosterone on weekends. Daily 8pm-late. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8180) 目的地, 朝阳区工体西路7号 d lounge Beautiful place, beautiful drinks, beautiful people. Daily 8pm-late. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6593 7710) 朝阳区工体北路4号

Drum and Bell The rooftop patio is a great place to catch some sunshine. Daily 1pm2am. 41 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8403 3600) 鼓钟咖啡馆, 东城区钟楼湾胡同41号

East Shore Live Jazz Cafe Go for the music, the vibe and the panoramic views of Qianhai. Daily 2.30pm-2am. 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post oﬃce on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District. (8403 2131) 东岸咖啡, 西城区地安门外大街前海南沿2号楼2层

El Nido/Bar No. 59 Ramshackle little hutong bar where beer selection dwarfs seating capacity by around ten to one. Daily 4pm-last customer leaves. 59 Fangjia Hutong (enter from Andingmennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9495) 东城区方家胡同59号(丛安定门内大街往东走20米)

Enoterra Unpretentious, reasonably priced wine bar that serves good food as well. Voted “Outstanding Wine Selection” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6pm2am (until Oct 9); daily 10am-2am (Oct 10 onwards). 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园4层

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China Bar With one of the best views in town, this is deﬁnitely a place to impress. Daily 5pm-1am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号

Chocolate Join Napoleon through his conquests in this Russian bar and squat on the gold-tiled squatters. Live music and drinks at RMB 38-48. Daily 11am-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3988) 朝阳区日坛北路19号

CJW Cigars, jazz, wine. Daily 11.30am-2am. L-137, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1222) www.cjwchina.com 雪茄

Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant American food, a great terrace and live music.

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DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE Bump City, featuring singer Greg Carroll (who formerly performed with Robert Palmer), plays a mix of Latin-inﬂuenced blues, jazz and rock & roll Wed-Sat 9.30pm-1am. Daily 9am2am. 6 Fangyuan Xilu (opposite Lido Plaza), Chaoyang District. (6437 8331/8813) 朝阳区芳园西路6号(丽都广场对面)

Flames Flawlessly mixed drinks. Live performances add an air of relaxation. Daily 11am-1am. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号北京王府井西尔顿 Friendship Hotel Bar A long time ago, this would have been pretty much your only choice. Inside Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8888) www.bjfriendshiphotel.com 海淀区中关村南大街1号北京友谊宾馆内

Fubar A speakeasy with a ﬁne selection of drinks. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am. Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口

a look-at-me setting. Daily 11.30am-2am. 18 Sanlitun Beilu (North Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (6415 1227) 爵士, 朝阳区三里屯北

6pm-late. Unit 258, 2/F, Bldg E, World City, 8 Jinhui Lu, Chaoyang District. (8590 7430) 朝阳

(8562 8142/8143) www.maggiesbar.com 美琪,

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Loong Bar A large, classy bar with the size, ambition and prices to be Centro redux. Daily 5.30pm-2am. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8906) 龙吧, 朝阳区华贸中心建国

Mako Live House Mid-sized live music and events space brings the noise to Shuangjing. Daily 5pm-late. Inside Hongdian Art Factory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (5205 1112/3) www. mako001.com 麻雀, 朝阳区广渠路36号院红点

Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Live music. Daily 7pm-2am. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 4611) 江湖酒吧, 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

Jiangjinjiu Bar This intimate space oﬀers laid-back jam sessions and often hosts ethnic minority bands. Daily 2pm-2am. 2 Zhongku Hutong, (between Drum and Bell towers on the west side, a few doors south of The Drum and Bell), Dongcheng District. (8405 0124) 将

路83号JW万豪酒店2层

进酒吧, 东城区钟库胡同2号 (鼓楼北门)

蓝莲花餐吧, 西城区地安门西大街51-6号（北海北门对面天荷坊14内）

Johnny Duck's Sports bar from John Harkness, the man behind the Goose 'n' Duck. Daily 24hrs. Jiangtai Xilu, west of Rosedale Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6437 8399) 朝阳区丽都将台西路

Juicy Spot Daily 5pm-late. 2-3/F, 2 Chaoyang Xilu (30m south of Chaoyang Park West Gate),

Lotus Blue Bar and Restaurant Tintininspired bar that serves up Thai dishes and live music. Mon-Fri 1.30pm-2am, Sat-Sun 11.30am-2am. 51-6, Di’anmen Dajie (Qianhaixiyan), Xicheng District. (6617 2599/2733)

Lucky Man Whiskey and yakitori bar with Gulou characteristics. Daily 6pm-1am. 157 Gulou Dongdajie (north side, inside second alleyway west of Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. 东城区鼓楼东大街157号

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Fuel Live music and sports, two KTV and Playstation-equipped private rooms and dishes including pizzas, gigantic ribs and a huge hamburger to share. Daily 11am-late. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Er Jing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (southwest of Terminal 3), Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) http://beijingairport.langhamplacehotels.com 朝阳区首

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Maxim's de Paris French restaurant and bar. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 6-10pm. C1-20/21 Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6204); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2 Chongwenmen Xidajie, Chongwen District. (6512 1992) 马克西姆餐厅, 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区C1-20/21; 2) 崇文区崇文门西大街2号

MAO Livehouse The capital’s premier music venue. Daily 4pm-late. 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 5080) www.maolive.com 光芒, 东城区鼓楼东大街111号 Mao Mao Chong House vodka infusions, themed music nights and house-designed Tshirts are this bar’s trademarks. Daily 5.30pmlate (closed Tuesday). 12 Banchang Hutong (east oﬀ Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (159 9264 6024) www.maomaochongstore.com 毛毛虫, 东城区板厂胡同12号（南锣鼓巷往东走）

George’s Smart cocktail bar from Beijing bar veteran George Zhou. Daily 3pm-2am. Near Gate 12, east side of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6299) 朝阳区

M Bar This sleek, elegantly decorated lounge features a circular central bar and a selection of well-mixed cocktails. Daily 6pm-2am. 6/F, Soﬁtel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666 ext 6525) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲

工体东路工人体育场东门内12号进口

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Glen The ﬁnest collection of single malts in the city. Luxurious. Daily 6pm-2am. 203, Taiyue Suites, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6591 1191) 格兰高地, 朝阳区南三里屯

Mesh Equally at home to post-retail therapy or a night on the tiles. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688) 朝

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Goose ‘n’ Duck Pub Beijing’s biggest sports bar. Daily 24hrs. S1, Green Lake International Tower (east side of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (5928 3045, gd@vip.sina.com) www. gdclub.net.cn 鹅和鸭, 朝阳区朝阳公园桥东侧

Mexican Wave We admire the longevity of this restaurant, founded in '92. Daily 11ammidnight. Dongdaqiao Lu (opposite the Silk Market), Chaoyang District. (6506 3961) 墨西哥

都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店(T3航站楼西南)

风味餐厅, 朝阳区东大桥路贵友大厦(秀水街正对面)往北200米路东

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The Green Cap Bar Irish-run bar for the Lido-Shunyi crowd. Live sports, Irish bar food and more. Tue-Sun noon-late. Beside Western Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (oﬀ the Airport Expressway), Chaoyang District.

Migas Spanish restaurant with impressive top-ﬂoor terrace and lounge bar oﬀering stunning Sanlitun views. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061)

爱尔兰老人酒吧, 朝阳区来广营东路(北京京西学校旁边)

Mix (Gongti) Like Vics. Daily 8pm-late. Inside the north gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6530 2889) 密克斯, 朝阳区工体北门内

G-Zou Tiny Japanese bar serving shochu and the coldest beer in Beijing, although there’s an RMB 40 cover charge. Daily 7pm-1am. 1/F, Bldg C, east side of Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 3038) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100东侧C座1层

Han's Bar Bar inside a hutong hotel. Daily 6pm-late. Han's Royal Garden Hotel, 20 Qinlao Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8402 5588) 东城区交道口南大街秦老

朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园6层

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Mix (Westin Chaoyang) Live jazz in the evenings and an extensive selection of champagnes, wines and whiskey. Daily 5pm-midnight. 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8000) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威

NORDOX 2010

斯汀大饭店

Beijing’s only classical open mic night.

15 films from 15 countries spanning the EU’s four corners, from Finland to Portugal via Ireland and Hungary. 17 award-winning documentaries from the Nordic lands.

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Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts, cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts at this restaurant that saw its heyday in the 1990s. Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 6688 ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦西大堂

Hot Cat Club Decent live music, dodgy drinks. Daily 10am-late. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6400 7868) 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)

The House Electronic music club. Daily 9.30pm-6am. Workers' Stadium North Gate, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (138 1188 2470) 朝阳区工体北路工人体育场北门 Ichikura This tiny bar packs in as good a variety of single malt whiskies as you’ll ﬁnd in Beijing. 2/F (entrance via stairs at south wall of Chaoyang Theater), Chaoyang Theater, 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1107) 朝阳区东三环北路36号 The Irish Volunteer This Irish bar stays true to the Irish culture, Guinness included (RMB 60). This two-room saloon also oﬀers food. Daily 9am-2am. Jiangtai Lu (opposite the east gate of the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区高家园小区平房311号(丽都饭店东门对面)

Jazz-Ya Stylish, pricey eatery that strives for urban Tokyo funk. Serves a wide range of Japanese and Japanese-inspired foods in

NOVEMBER 2010

Chaoyang District. (6593 0610) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路2号楼2-3层 (朝阳公园西门往南30米)

Kokomo Top-class terrace and quality cocktails. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am. 4/F Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 1019, kokomobeijing@gmail. com) www.kokomobeijing.com 朝阳区三里屯后街同里4层

Lan Club Luxury venue with a restaurant, jazz lounge, oyster bar, a cocktail bar, a cigar room and 45 private VIP rooms. Voted “Outstanding for Impressing Visitors” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10.45pm. 4/F, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5109 6012/13) www.lan-global.com 兰会所, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号LG双子座4层

Lantung By night, the large lakeside seating and plush couches are perfect for a drink or two. Daily 10.30am-2am. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6213) 兰棠, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区

Link Star Beijing Well-designed house club for comfortable drinking and dancing. Daily

Luga’s Provides the simple pleasures sought by bar-goers everywhere: burritos, beer, tequila, chips and salsa, and frozen Margaritas. Daily 24hrs. Opposite Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6416 5154) 朝阳区

Molly Malone’s Features everything you’d expect from an Irish pub, from Guinness and folk music to a sushi bar. Daily 10am-2am. Legendale Hotel, 90 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (6522 7258) 东城区金宝街90号

三里屯后街同里对面

Luga’s Basement Televised sports, Australian and American beers and bar snacks including fried chicken and hot dogs. Daily 6pm-late. 1/F (below Luga’s Villa), 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

Luga’s Villa Cheap drinks and Mexican food. Set lunches available Mon-Fri. Daily happy hour 11am-8pm. Voted “Outstanding Mexican” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) www.lugas-beijing.com 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

Lush A caﬀeinated study spot by day and by night a place to cut loose. Daily 24hrs. 2/F, Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian District. (8286 3566) www.lushbeijing.com 海淀区成府路华清嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁站对面）

Maggie’s Legendary hot dogs. No joke. SunWed, 7.30pm-4.30am; Thu-Sat, 7.30pm-5am. South Gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District.

Nanjie Two ﬂoors packed with exchange students. Low prices. Daily 5pm-5am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6413 0963) 南街, 朝阳区工体北路4号院蕉叶对面

Nashville Bar & Restaurant 20 percent country, 80 percent classic rock. Daily 11am3am. Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0298) 乡谣, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街

Nearby the Tree Sister venue of The Tree has a good selection of Belgian beers. Live music on Saturday nights. Daily 11am-midnight

DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE–STYLE (restaurant closes at 10pm). Xingfu Sancun 3 Xiang (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District. (6413 1522 / 87) 树旁边酒

Yucai Middle School), Liyuan Town, Tongzhou District (137 1698 0276) 小雷音俱乐部, 通州区

吧, 朝阳区幸福三村三巷三里屯南33号院内(雅秀后边同里西边)

Redmoon Redmoon at the Grand Hyatt includes a wine bar, sushi bar and cigar lounge, all sleekly designed to cater to the executive set. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9366, 8518 1234 ext 6366) http://www.beijing.grand.hyatt. com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/ index.jsp 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东方君

Ned’s Run by Aussies who love to drink. Daily 6pm-late. 84 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (nedsbeijing@hotmail.com) 东城区南锣鼓巷84号

Nightman Daily 7pm-6am (KTV), 8.30pm3am (club). 2 Xibahe Nanli, Qisheng Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6466 2562) 莱特曼娱乐空间, 朝阳区七圣南路西坝河南里2

O’le Football Daily 9am-11pm. 5 Dongshimencun Lu, Baiziwan Qiao, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6776 0608) 朝阳区东四环中路百子湾桥东石门村路5号

The One Mid-sized eastside venue featuring quality sound system. Daily 11am-1am. 5 Good Loft, 19 Ganluyuan, Gaobeidian Beilu (inside 718 Gudi Media Culture Garden), Chaoyang District. (5914 8087) www.theonebeijing.com 朝阳区高碑店北路甘露园19号院5号楼(718谷地传媒文化园内)

Paddy O’Shea’s The best Guinness in town at Beijing’s ﬁrst genuine Irish pub. Quiz nights every Wed from 8pm, with well-sponsored prizes. Daily 10am-late. 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6415 6389) www. paddyosheas.com 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 Palette Vino Oenophiles recommend this siheyuan wine bar. Daily 11am-10pm. 5 Dongsi Shiyitiao, Dongcheng District. (6405 4855) www.palettewines.cn 派乐坊, 东城区东四十一条5号

Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best choices for authentic, if pricey, German food, the Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Pig & Thistle English Bar An English pub oﬀering a variety of imported beers and snacks. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6688) 英式酒吧, 朝阳区将台路6号北京丽都假日酒店1层

Plush Filled with natural light and overlooking a modern zen garden. Daily 7am-1am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

The Pomegranate All about carbo-loading with the draft beer and the sports channel here. Mon-Thu 10am-midnight, Fri 10am-2am, Sat-Sun 8am-2am. 19 Kaifa Lu, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2558) 石榴园, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发路19号

Portal Around-the-clock bar and internet hub. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Er Jing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (southwest of Terminal 3), Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) http://beijingairport.langhamplacehotels.com 朝阳区首都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店(T3航站楼西南) Press Club Bar Nixon drank here, you know. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, St. Regis Hotel Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6460 6688 ext 2360) 记者吧, 东城区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店1层

Punk A mixture of urban and neo-Gothic where big name DJs spin an eclectic mix. TueSat 8pm-3am. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5222, info@barpunk.com) www. barpunk.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Pyro Pizza Classic thin-crust pizza served up with a good selection of aﬀordable draft beers. Daily 4pm-late. Happy hour daily 10pmmidnight, RMB 25 pitchers and RMB 15 mixed drinks, 6 tequila shooters for RMB 50. Daily 11am-3am. B1/F, Bldg 12, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou (5 min from Wudaokou subway station), Haidian District. (8286 6240) 海淀区五道口华清嘉园12号楼地下1层

Q Bar Quality tunes and top-notch cocktails. Nice terrace. Daily 5pm-2am. Top ﬂoor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District. (6595 9239) www.qbarbeijing.com 朝阳区百家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼

Raying Temple Daily 4pm-midnight. East End of Qunfang Zhongyi Jie (West Gate of

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The Ritz-Carlton Bar Light live music and a lounge atmosphere. Daily 5pm-1am. The RitzCarlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 8131) 丽思卡尔顿吧, 朝阳区朝阳区建国路93号华贸中心

The Saddle Cantina Nice terrace. Daily 11am-late. West wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (5208 6005) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号北京那里花园内西侧二层小楼

Salsa Caribe A raucous blend of sweat, sin and extremely tight pants. Daily 6pm-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from The Loft), Chaoyang District. (6507 7821) www. caribechina.com 卡利宾拉丁舞俱乐部, 朝阳区工体北路4号院（藏酷斜对面）

Scarlett A chic, intimate wine bar with a ﬁne selection of imported cheese and tapas. Daily 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝阳区工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

School Wudaoying Hutong bar started by a consortium of Beijing and Shanghai-based events promoters serves as a “refuge for alternative music fans seeking electro fun.” Daily 8pm-late. 53 Wudaoying Hutong, Chaoyang District. (6402 8881, schoolbegins@gmail. com) 朝阳区五道营胡同53号 Siif The basement looks like a broke frathouse dance ﬂoor, the ground level is a bar, and the upstairs is a chill-out area with a balcony. Come here to hide. Daily 1pm-2am. 67 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6406 9496) 如果, 东城区鼓楼东大街北锣鼓巷67号 The Star Live The only real medium-sized live music venue in Beijing. Opening times vary. 3/F, Tango, 79 Heping Xijie (50m north of Yonghegong subway station), Dongcheng District. (6425 5677) www.thestarlive.com 星光现场, 东城区和平西街79号糖果三层（雍和宫桥路北50米）

The World of Suzie Wong Club Part 1930’s Shanghai opium den and part postmodern lounge. Daily 8.30pm-late. 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6500 3377, clubsuziewong@163.com) www.suziewong.com.cn 苏西黄, 朝阳区农展馆路甲1号朝阳公园西门

Tango Karaoke, with a nightclub at Yonghegong. Daily 24hrs. 1) South Gate of Ditan Park (next to Jin Ding Xuan restaurant), Dongcheng District. (6428 2288); 2) Gongti Xilu (beneath Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6551 9988) www.tanguo.com 糖果, 1) 东城区地坛公园南门; 2) 朝阳区工体西路工体100保龄球馆下面

Tao Yao Bar Tibetan-themed bar oﬀers a pleasant hangout, except when Friday’s Yak-Tipping party brings all-you-can-drink chaos and riotous tunes from the amiable DJ. Daily 1pm-midnight. Beiguanfang Hutong (southwest of Houhai Nanyan, 300m west of Yinding Bridge), Xicheng District. (8322 8585, h.youngcall@gmail.com) 桃之夭夭, 西城区后海南沿北官房胡同(后海南沿银锭桥西300米)

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Meat-eater friendly bar-restaurant with popular quiz night. 2 for 1 happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3-7pm. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米

stunning bar counter, a low ceiling and comfortable lounge seating. Daily 10am-12.30am. Lobby Level of Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5060) 汤尼酒廊, 朝阳区北京希尔顿酒店大堂

Touch A cutting-edge lounge with 88 kinds of vodka, and a wide selection of vodkainfused cocktails. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8112) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

The Tree This long-running Beijing pub (over eleven years and counting) specializes in Belgian beers and wood oven ﬁred pizzas. Voted “Best Pizza” in the Beijinger’s 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

Tryst Cozy cocktail cubby hole. Daily 5pm2am (call ahead for later opening). Next to Alameda, Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3092) 朝阳区三里屯北路那里商城内

Tun A large, cavernous space with a sofaequipped mezzanine and two big screens for watching sports. Daily 6pm-late. Courtyard 4 (20m south of Salsa Caribe), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6585 5866, tunbar@gmail. com) 屯, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 Twilight Cocktails made with style, and hard-to-ﬁnd whiskeys. Pizza, pasta and other snacks available. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-2am. (Behind Starbucks) 3/F, 0102, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5376) 暮光, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho5号0102单元3层

Union Bar & Grille Sit around the bar and watch sport on the multiple ﬂat-screen TVs. Get the cheapest pint of Guinness in town during the 4-8pm daily happy hour. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-midnight. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 优年美式餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区6号楼3层S6-31

VA Cafe & Bar This small cafe-bar is well equipped for weekly ﬂamenco and jazz performances. Daily 2pm-late. 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5844 3638) 东城区五道营胡同13号

Vics Like Mix, albeit with a slightly more expat crowd. Daily 8.30pm-late. Inside the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (5293 0333) vics.com.cn 威克斯, 朝阳区工体北门内

Wain Wain A Japanese karaoke bar set up perfectly with private rooms for a great party. They also serve food (similar to Cash Box). Daily 11am-2.30am. Rm 3512, Bldg A, Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 4383) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城A座

Youth Club Consistently packed with young things ﬂirting and dancing on the tables. Not the place to discuss Kierkegaard. Daily 8pmlate. 43 Bei Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 2632 ext 8506) 友谊青年酒店, 朝阳区北三里屯路南43号

Yugong Yishan This live music venue is a perfect spot for more discriminating drunken debauchery. Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404 2711, info@yugongyishan.com) www. yugongyishan.com 愚公移山, 东城区平安大道张自忠路3-2号(地铁五号线张自忠路站往西100米)

Zeta Bar Boasts style, chrome cages that house the extensive wine collection hang from the high ceiling. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sun 6pm-3am, Sun close. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5050) 颐达吧, 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿饭店2层

Zuiyuefang Bar Rock and folk bands every weekend. Daily 4.30pm-late. 18 Andingmen Xidajie (30m east from north end of Beiluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (6405 4482) 醉乐坊, 东城区安定门西大街18号(北锣鼓巷北口东侧30米)

STYLE ACCESSORIES & JEWELRY Oriental Tourbillon Rm 1101, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北路8号三里屯Soho 1楼1101

UCCA Store Features a "China Design" line of limited edition original design products, merchandise and art books. Tue-Sun 10am7pm. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9715, edition@ucca. org.cn) 尤伦斯艺术商店, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

BEAUTY PARLORS, SPAS & MASSAGE 99 Massage and Spa Center Clean, comfortable and relaxing massage. Free food, drinks and fruit. Aromatic oil massage (RMB 200-380), body/foot massage (RMB 150/100). Single and double rooms. Daily 11am-midnight. Rm 703, E-Tower C12, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 0799) 99按摩中心, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦703室(嘉里中心与国贸之间）

Anantara Spa Massages start from RMB 480 (60min) and facials are available from RMB 520. Daily 10am-10pm (ﬂexible opening hours on request). The Commune, Shuiguan Great Wall, Badaling Gaosulu, Yanqing County. (8118 1888 ext 5100/01, anantaraspa@commune. com.cn) 延庆县八达岭高速路水关长城出口长城脚下的公社凯宾斯基饭店

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What Bar There’s a lot going on here, given that they’ve only got about ﬁve square meters to work with. What Bar regularly hosts local bands, and is an excellent place to get acquainted with Beijing rock. Every seat is a front-row seat! Daily 4pm-late. 72 Beichang Jie (just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng District. (133 4112 2757) 什么酒吧, 西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)

Writers Bar Caviar and oysters complement the wide selection of cocktails and cigars. Daily noon-midnight. Raﬄes Beijing Hotel, Main Lobby, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 4181) http://www. raﬄes.com/EN_RA/Property/RBJ/Restaurants_Bars/Writers_Bar.h... 作家酒吧, 东城区东长安街33号, 北京饭店莱佛士一层

Wukesong Arena Hosts sport events and concerts. 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District. (6828 6386) 五棵松体育馆, 海淀区复兴路69号

Tiny Salt Coffee Club Large and open space with Hollywood blockbusters after 6pm. Relax and avoid the rush with Tsingtaos for RMB 8. Weekend live music. Tue-Sun 11.30am-late. Rm 2308, Bldg B, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0969) 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都北塔B座

Xiu A summer-friendly terrace plus much more in the luxuriant lounge. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-late, Sat-Sun 6pm-late. Park Hyatt (entrance across from the hotel lobby), 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5867 1108) 秀, 朝阳区朝阳区建国门

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Yan Club Wine and cocktails, cigars, live music and all-day dining. Daily 11.30am2.30am. 1/F, Kunlun Hotel, 2 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6590 3690) 朝阳区新源南路

Tonic Lounge A modern, cozy bar oﬀering a selection of mixed drinks, wine by the glass and aperitifs. The bar is well designed with a

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Angel Hands Enjoy vigorous deep-tissue massage, soothing and gentle massage, or a combination of both. Daily 24 hours. Rm 1801, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8631 0801) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho2号楼1801室

Aqua Salus Urban Retreat Sanlitun A high-end day spa brand of SPA de Feng Group, it oﬀers a variety of treatments such as massages, facials, body care, waxing, hair style, hair spa, etc. Outcall available. Taiyue Height 106, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6501-2881) 良泉都市怡疗三里屯会馆, 朝阳区朝阳区南三里屯16号泰悦豪庭底商106

Beijing Salon Vajra Catering to clients who demand very personal service, this experienced team of British and Hong Kong stylists

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DIRECTORY / STYLE and colorists oﬀers professional hairdressing services, and luxury hand and foot spa treatments. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. S106, Glory World Apartments, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6461/2/3) www.vajra.com.hk 画

The second destination spa with hot spring facilities oﬀers customers a chance to escape the city. Special packages for couples are also available. For promotions call ahead or log on to the website. 1) 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Beijing, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8380); 2) 6/F, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport,Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport, Daxing District. (6450 4777); 3) 10am-midnight. B1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, Upper East Side, Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8877); 4) 1/F, Gehua New Century Hotel, 19 Gulouwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6202 8888 ext 6666); 5) Daily 11am-11pm. Napa Valley, 68 Shashun Lu, Xiaotangshan, Changping District. (6178 7795, 61787711); 6) Daily noon-11pm. 5/F, Tower 2, Taiyue Suites, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1517, 8595 2277 ext 5666) www. ispa.cn 泰美好, 1) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号

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Bodhi Sense Like the original branch of Bodhi on Gongti, Bodhi Sense draws inspiration from both Thai and Chinese culture, but boasts an added touch of luxury. Daily 11am-12.30am. 2/F, Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 1495) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号盛捷副景苑公寓2层

Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat Offers a variety of professional treatments – Thai style massage (RMB 288/90 min), facials (from RMB 320), foot massages (RMB 158/85 min), and pedicures (RMB 68 at the Gongti branch only) courtesy of Anglefish Boutique – as well as complimentary food and snacks cooked up by their Thai chef. For extra luxury, try the specialty packages (from RMB 450/1.5 hours) at the swish sister spa Bodhi Sense on Liangmaqiao Lu. Daily 11am-12.30am. 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9595) www.bodhi. com.cn 菩提会所, 朝阳区工体北路17号 Catherine de France Hair and Beauty Salon International and local stylists, colorists and beauticians offer an holistic hair and beauty experience. The salon mixes French chic with modern simplicity to create a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere offering a wide range of hair services and beauty treatments, including manicures and pedicures, waxing and tanning. Referral and VIP programs available. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4639, 150 1081 6856, riviera@cdefrance.com); 2) Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3029, riviera@cdefrance.com) C美发沙龙, 1) 朝阳区来广营东路5号香江广场2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路那里商城内

db tanning Good news for aspiring WAGs and tanorexics, with the arrival of this tanning salon, in the land where pale skin is revered. Daily, 11am-9pm. Rm 307, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,, Chaoyang District. (5900 0427) db 日晒沙龙, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼307商铺

Dragonﬂy Therapeutic Retreat Dragonﬂy’s boutique operation avoids rowdy groups and leaves ample room for relaxation and solace – something that its large-scale competitors cannot guarantee. Chinese, shiatsu and foot massages start at RMB 150 per hour and an exhaustive menu of spa packages, such as Ultimate Indulgence featuring an hour each of full-body and foot massage, start at RMB 290. Facials also available. Daily 10am-1am. 1) 1/F, Grand Summit Plaza, 19 Dongfang Donglu (100m north of Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang District. (8532 3122); 2) 60 Donghuamen Ave (near The Peninsula Hotel and Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6527 9368); 3) B1/F, Eastern Hotel, Nansanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6593 6066) 悠庭保健会所, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区燕莎桥东方东路19号外交会所1层（燕莎中心路北100米）; 2) 东城区东城区东华门大街 60号(近王府饭店和东方广场); 3) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯南路逸羽酒店1层

Domingo Hair Salon Japanese hair stylists in a relaxing salon on Nanluogu Xiang. All of the hair products in the salon are imported from Japan. Tue-Sun 10am-9pm. Inside Jingyang Hutong, 89 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (8402 6578) 东城区南锣鼓巷89号(景阳胡同内)

Eric Paris Salon Well-trained international stylists and colorists provide hair styling and a wide-range of beauty products. Also oﬀer beauty, nails, waxing and tanning services. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (135 0137 2971); 2) Stall 123, Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1179 8376); 3) Lido Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 5843) 爱丽克美容美发, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街43号; 2) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心商场 123; 3) 朝阳区机场路112号丽都饭店

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A live enactment of this month’s cover feature. See Capital Bites, p23. essensuals Sister company to TONI&GUY, Essensuals oﬀers pretty much the same quality services, from hair and skin to nails and makeup. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Rm. 105106, Tower F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6585 9288, fax 6585 9388); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. Unit 303, 3/F, IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (8444 2388, fax 8444 2488); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Unit 15/16, 4/F, Chaoyang Joy City, Chaoyang Beilu,Chaoyang District (8551 5800); 4) DAily 10am-9pm. Unit 228, B1, Tower B, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5935 9717) 彩秀, 1) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公

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Focus Hair&Beauty Salon Since 1998, Focus Hair & Beauty Salon has soothed weary international business travelers and local expatriates. Using quality German haircare products and French skincare products, the English-speaking hairstylists and beauticians oﬀer haircuts, perm/color, facial and nail treatments as well as foot massage. Daily 10am10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4856) 嘉美娜美容美发中心, 朝

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Healing Touch Massage Center Experience Chinese massage, Thai massage, aroma oil massage and other services. Reservations required. 1) Room 808, Bldg 3, Jianwai Soho, Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 7706); 2) Rm 1511, East Tower, Van Palace Residences, 2 Guandongdian Nanjie (near China World, 50m from Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5131 6428, 5131 6433, 135 2191 4149) 1) 朝阳区东三环中路建外Soho,3号楼808室; 2) 朝阳区关东店南街2号(嘉里中心和中国大饭店附近)旺座中心东塔1511室

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Long Island Massage & Spa This large establishment oﬀers Chinese and Thai-style massage and reﬂexology, as well as facials and other beauty treatments. 1) Daily 11am-2am. 14A Guanghua Lu (5/F, Nuo’an Bldg, southwest of the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5130 9718, 6591 6247); 2) Daily 11am-1am. B1/F, Jiahui Center, 6 Jiqingli, Dongcheng District. (6551 6112/13) www.longislandspa. com.cn 长岛健身, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲14号（嘉

Lovely Nails Stylish joint with professional uniformed staﬀ oﬀering manicures (RMB 90), pedicures (RMB 130) and other services. The Taiyue Heights location is slightly cheaper, with manicures for RMB 70 and pedicures for RMB 100. Call for reservations. 1) River Garden Clubhouse, 7 Yuyang Road, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (6458 0603/4); 2) Taiyue Suites, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5989); 3) 102 Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 5812/3) 北京爱手爱脚

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Frost Day Spa and Wellness Center Besides oﬀering a wide range of nail treatments, Frost Day Spa and Wellness Center recently added many other services, including facials, tanning, weight loss program, herbal face and breast lifts, etc. Daily 11.30-midnight. 2/F, Jiezuo Dasha, above O Sole Mio, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9148) 朝阳

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The Meridian Chinese Massage Treatment Centre Health and spa services supported by top Chinese medical research institutions. After a consultation by medical physicians, your treatments include Chinese tuina and physiotherapy, cupping and scraping, herbal medicine bath, medical moxibustion. The luxurious private environment oﬀers a physical and mental retreat. Daily 10am-11pm, 9-10-A, Si’de Park, Fangyuan Xilu, Dongsihuan, Chaoyang District. (8456 7010) www.mingjingtang.com 朝阳区东四环芳园西

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Hair Passion With timeless black-white color classics and extravagant lighting background, Hair Passion is graceful but non-demonstrative, fashionable but folksy. For more than ten years, they have been always devoting their endeavors into hairdressing career with exploration and innovation for creating a brand-new hairstyle and art for oﬃce ladies and gentlemen. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Room 107, Building 4, China Central Apartment, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5203 7887) 朝阳区朝阳区建国路89号华贸公寓4号楼107室

LeSpa Luxurious spa combining the finest in pampering from Western and Eastern cultures. There’s also a fitness center, sauna and heated swimming pool. Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F, Sofitel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666)

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Franck Provost World-famous hair salon with highly trained stylists and colorists. Hair cuts/treatments from RMB 220; perm/color from RMB 380 RMB. Daily 10am-10pm. Shop D2001-1, 2/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 7696/7669) 朝阳区建

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Kocoon Daily 11am-9.30pm (last appointment). Rm C301,3/F, North Bldg, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie (west side), Chaoyang District. (5208 6068) www.kocoonspalounge.com 朝阳

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I-Spa Rooms each focus on a diﬀerent treatment, including facial, tanning, foot reﬂexology, body massage and Vichy shower – but the main attraction is the InterContinental Massage (RMB 980/1 hr 45 minutes). Daily 10.30am-midnight (last appointment 11pm). 6/F, InterContinental Financial Street Beijing, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5601) 西城区金融街11号金融街洲际酒店6层

寓F座1层105-106; 2) 朝阳区新源南路1-3号都汇天地商场3层303号; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城4层15/16号; 4)朝阳区工人体育场北路8号院三里屯Soho B座B1-228室

Flora Spa The emphasis here is on friendly, personalized service, rather than luxury furnishings and glamor. Daily 10am-9pm. Suite 7, 17/F, Bldg 4, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5475) www.ﬂoraspa.cn 弗洛拉, 朝阳区建国路89号华

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Herborist Spa Oﬀers the time-honored traditional Chinese health and beauty care system. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-30, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 5179, 6416 5962, 400 888 2155) www.herborist-spa.com 朝阳区三里屯Village 南区9号楼 S9-30

I Spa English-speaking staff offers aromatherapy massage, Thai massage, scrubs, wraps, facials, floral bath, steaming, TCM and foot reflexology. All the rooms are private suites.

Nan Nan Nail & Hair Salon Hairdressers from Hong Kong and OPI products for your nails. Daily 10am-10pm. 4A/5A, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7977, 139 1091 7477) 楠楠, 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓4A/5A

Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa Relax in style among rose-scented water features, soft music and helpful, friendly staﬀ. Private rooms are available; bring your favorite tunes or DVDs and feel those serotonin levels rise. RMB 168 buys you 90 minutes of fabulous

DIRECTORY / STYLE foot massage, with healthy fruit juices and snacks included. 1) Daily 11am-12.30am. 2/F, Block 9, Lido Place, 2A Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6299); 2) Daily 11am12.30am. B1/F, 1 Xindong Lu (next to Shenji Best Soup), Chaoyang District. (8532 2177); 3) Daily 11am-3am. Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5722); 4) Daily 10am-12.30am. B/1-3F, Shuncheng Hotel, 26A Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6621 8622); 5) Daily 10am-12.30am. Bldg 25, Central Park Phase 3, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0015); 6) Daily 11am-1am. Rm 101, Bldg B, Winterless Center, 1 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6538 8086) www.taipan. com.cn 东方大班保健休闲会所, 1) 朝阳区芳园西路甲2号丽都广场9号公寓2层; 2) 朝阳区新东路1号沈记靓汤旁; 3) 朝阳区日坛路6号新族大厦院内; 4) 西城区西城区金融街甲26号顺成饭店地下一层; 5) 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际公寓三期25号楼; 6) 朝阳区西大望路1号温特莱中心B座101

Peninsula Spa by ESPA Oﬀers a luxurious, sophisticated and timeless spa retreat with an Asian Tea Lounge, heat experiences, 12 treatment rooms and private locker facilities. 3/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6090) 东城区东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号2王府半岛酒店三层

Quan Spa at Marriott Beijing City Wall Marriott’s Quan Spa reclaims the original meaning of the word “spa” by oﬀering a range of therapies where guests can “take the waters.” Daily 3pm-midnight. 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (5811 8187) 东城区建国门南大街7号

Roots Beauty Salon A full-service beauty salon oﬀering sugaring, a form of hair removal that’s safe and less painful than waxing. TueSat 10am-7pm. B1/F, Bldg 1, Parkview Tower (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (6538 1626, 137 0125 3148) 碧俏丽形象设计中心, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门景园大厦1栋B-1

Salon 88 An international chain of hair salons oﬀering consistent quality at economical prices. Cuts RMB 38 and color package RMB 188. Daily 9am-10pm. 1) 6712 6081. 118 Carrefour Fu Gui Yuan, Block 3, South DongHuaShi, Chongwen District.; 2) 394 Zhongtancun, East Xiaokou Town, Changping District. (139 1135 2069); 3) PJWJ 103, Huacai Center, 16 Guangshun Dajie, Chaoyang District. (136 0115 0326); 4) Daily 9am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangyijia Carrefour, 6B Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (139 1055 3427); 5) Daily 9am-10pm. Store 310, Tongzhou Carrefour, 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District. (137 0117 9323); 6) Daily 9am-10pm. 109, Shuangjing Carrefour, Jiulong Shangsha, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1016 9259); 7) Daily 9am-10pm. 107-108, Maliandao Carrefour, 11 Maliandao Lu, Xuanwu District. (135 0101 1627); 8) Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, 15-16, Zhongguancun Carrefour, Zhongguancun Xiqu, Haidian District. (136 0139 2562) 1) 崇文区东花市南里三区底商裙房富贵苑家乐福118号; 2) 昌平区东小口镇中滩村394号家乐福购物中心No.212; 3) 朝阳区广顺大街16号华彩中心PJWJ 103; 4) 朝阳区北三环东路乙6号创益佳家乐福一层; 5) 通州区九棵树西路48号通州家乐福310号; 6) 朝阳区广渠路 31号九龙商厦双井家乐福109号; 7) 宣武区马连道路11号马连道家乐福107-108; 8) 海淀区中关村西区中关村家乐福地下一层15&16号

The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Of the nine treatment suites at The Spa at Hilton Beijing, the most indulgent is a Vichy shower room, where guests can lie on a bed and let the full-body cascade of water pulse away all their fatigues and pains, with a rebalancing organic body wrap to ﬁnish it oﬀ. Daily 10am-11pm. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

Taidian Massage Salon This Japanese brand brings 25 years of expertise to town with this massage spa in Jianwai Soho. Tai Dian’s business lines in Japan encompass beauty products, flowers and restaurants, so it’s no surprise to find Tai Dian products on sale at the Beijing salon – what we hadn’t anticipated was the complimentary salad, pasta, dessert and drink offered up with our massage. The therapists are very young, but highly trained and technically versatile. Daily 10am-2am. Rm 305, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 8200, 5869 0707) 泰殿养生会馆, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho6号楼305室

Toni & Guy British international hair salon chain oﬀers haircuts for women for RMB 150 to 1,200. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Units, 3/F, Tower 8, South Area, Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang District. (6417 4188); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6461 8368); 3) Unit 303, Tower C Oﬃce Bldg, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8517 1292); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. 4/F Seasons Place Shopping Centre, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0316); 5) Daily 10am-9pm. Rm105-106, Block F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 9288); 6) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 2646); 7) Daily 10am-10pm. Units F4-04 & 05, ECMall, 1A Danling Jie, Haidian District (8248 3435, fax 8248 3301) 托尼英盖, 1) 朝阳区三里屯Village南区8号楼3层3单元; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店大堂1层; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心写字楼C座 3层303商铺; 4) 西城区金城纺街2号金融街购物中心四层L404; 5) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F座105-106号; 6) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场汇贤豪庭1层; 7) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧美汇购物中心4层04-05

Viv International Medical Beauty Clinic Oﬀers cosmetic surgery, professional skin care, dentistry and Chinese health and beauty treatments. Tue-Sun 9.30am-6.30pm. 2/F, Bldg D, Global Trade Mansion, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 2348, fax 6586 9965) www.vivbeauty.com 名会红国际医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸国际公寓D座2层

Yadia Hair Salon Daily 10am-9pm. Rm 2128, 1/F, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5020) 朝阳区东大桥路 8号尚都2128号

Zen Spa This unique spa experience is set in a Chinese courtyard home. Treatments include body scrubs, wraps, facials, ﬂoral baths and massage; double rooms are available. Daily 11am-11pm. 1, 8A Xiaowuji Lu, Chaoyang District. (8731 2530, info@zenspa.com.cn) www.zenspa.com.cn 朝阳区小武基路甲8号1号院（东四环南路15号出口）

CLOTHING Bershka Spanish streetwear label Bershka oﬀers a wide collection of playful tailored T-shirts, funky party dresses and sparkly bling. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6923) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾地下1层

Bread n Butter Paris-based chain brand Bread n Butter specializes in classic girly items, with frilly dresses and skirts, silk pants and even bowtie shoes. Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 13-15, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区工体北路三里屯The Village南区6号楼13-15号

Celine French luxury house Celine is designed by the famed Phoebe Philo. Classic yet stylish clothing and accessories. Daily 9.30am-10pm. L102, 1/F China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 4147) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城1楼L102 Dong Liang Studio Appropriately located in the hip Wudaoying Hutong, Dong Liang Studio features chic clothing made only by Chinese designers, including Vega Zaishi Wang, Liu2 and (Na)too. Daily 11am-9pm. 26 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 7648) 东城区五道营胡同26号 Eldi Eldi is poised to be a trendsetter in the Beijing shopping scene. Its designer Dana Li steers clear of cheap fabrics and over-embellishment, opting instead for classic structures with updated detailing. Daily 11am-7pm. B1/F, NLG-21, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 1762) 朝阳区三里屯路 11号三里屯Village北区地下一层NLG-21单元

Elisabeth Koch Millinery This Beijingbased designer oﬀers custom-made hats for all occasions. Pieces from the vintage collection are available for hire. By appointment only. Rm 3607, Bldg 13, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (139 1043 1832) www.elisabethkoch.net 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际13座3607室

H&M A Swedish retailer well-known for its stylish, moderately priced clothing that appeals to young urban hipsters. Daily 10am10pm. 1) Xidan Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6706 0508); 2) Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmen Dajie, Chongwen District. (6715 6676); 3) Raﬄes City, 1 Dongzhimen

Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 4199); 4) Oumeihui Shopping Mall, A1 Danling Jie, Haidian District. (8248 8976); 5) Qianmen Avenue Store, Building A16, Qianmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6706 0508) 1) 西城区西单北大街131号西单大悦城; 2) 崇文区崇文门大街18号国瑞城; 3) 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士广场 ; 4) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧美汇购物中心

Lane Crawford While Beijing already has access to a variety of designer goods, the exclusive selection of this unique, luxury brand department store sets it apart from the pack. Daily 10am-9pm. L130, Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 0808) 西城区金融街金城坊街 2号金融街购物中心L130

Lazy Sunday One-of-a-kind items are the specialty here, from vintage black frame glasses and handmade wooden frames to gift boxes printed with funky graphics. Daily 11.30am-9pm. Unit 108, 1/F, 2B Sanlitun Soho, Chaoyang District. (5935 9673) 朝阳区Sanlitun Soho2号商场B座1层108号

Le Petit Pois High-quality, trendy clothing for the kids. Unit 011, 1/F, One City Center, 10 Furongjie, Chaoyang District. (6471 4218) www.lepetitpois.com 乐宝宝, 朝阳区阜荣街 10号新一城购物中心1层01-011号

Mega Mega Vintage Known as one of the best vintage stores in the city, with a wellvaried selection of plaid shirts, retro dresses, distressed denim and leather bags and shoes that just can’t be beat. 241 Guloudong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 5637) 东城区鼓楼东大街241号

NC.Style Sells imported brands like A.P.C, Paul & Joe, Zara, Burberry Blue, Prada, Custo, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs etc. Daily 10am-6.30pm. E109, Bldg 8, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (8404 8268/6908) www.fashion555.com 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)

NLGX Design Store A Beijing-based independent apparel brand and design community. Sun-Thu 9.30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11ammidnight. 33 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6404 8088) www.nlgx.org 东城区南锣鼓巷33号

Plastered T-shirts Plastered takes the diversity and beauty of everyday Beijing life, and turns it into funky, fun and ironic T-shirts and accessories. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) Unit D54, Main Second Street, Dashanzi Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (134 8884 8855); 2) 9 Yandai Xiejie, Xicheng District. (134 8884 8855); 3) 61 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (134 8884 8855) www. plastered.com.cn 1) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大山子艺术区中二街D54; 2) 西城区烟袋斜街9号; 3) 东城区南锣鼓巷61号

Sforzando Make a statement with the original and exclusive pieces of this edgy fashion boutique-cum-studio Sforzando, run by young up-and-coming designer Vega Zaishi Wang. Daily 10am-7pm. Unit 662, B/1F, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 2279) 朝阳区三环中路

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Uniqlo Throw some color into your wardrobe with Uniqlo – their puﬀy jackets, cardigans and jeans will help you stand out in style. This Japanese brand has ten stores in Beijing. Bldg 10, South District, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6413 1320) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区10号楼

Zara This popular Spanish chain store is stocked with the latest chic apparel, shoes and accessories for both men and women (including a smaller section for children), with most items within the RMB 199-699 range. 1) Unit 63-65, Viva Plaza, Fulicheng, Zhong Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区东三环双井富力城63-65号

HOME DECOR Casa Pagoda Imagine high-quality furniture dashed with history, color and European memorabilia. Some of the leather sofas and pine dressers cost tens of thousands of kuai, but there are also many aﬀordable accessories. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6591 5922) www.casapagoda.com 朝阳区三里屯南路6号 Chang & Biorck This modern Scandinavian home accessories store is stocked with colorful, environmentally-friendly products made by well-known designers who blend Scandinavian and Chinese concepts of style. Daily 10am-10pm. 2-19A, 1/F, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8400 2296) 朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯Village南区2号楼1层2-19A单元

Home Depot Products range from kitchen, bath, ﬂooring, soft décor, plumbing, electrical and millwork as well as professional design and installation services. 1) 2, Chengshousi Lu, Fengtai District. (8761 0606); 2) 78 Middle West Fourth Ring Road, Fengtai District. (6822 0606) 1) 丰台区成寿寺路2号; 2) 丰台区西四环中路78号

Ikea Daily 10am-10pm. 1 Taiyang Gonglu, Dongbahe (northwest corner of Siyuan Qiao), Chaoyang District. (800 810 5679) www.ikea. com.cn 宜家家居, 朝阳区东坝河太阳宫路1号（四元桥西北角）

Ilinoi Home 1) 1/F, Aijia Shijie Furniture Exhibition Center, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (6431 7153); 2) 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8771 2597); 3) 10 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8771 2597); 4) 63-1 Xisihuan Beilu, Haidian District. (8846 5238); 5) 9 Dongsihuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6730 5375/6 /7); 6) 1 Zhigang Lu, Jinzhanxiang, Chaoyang District. (8433 4969/4189) 伊力诺依, 1) 朝阳区北京爱家汇展精品馆, 东三环爱家世界家居汇展中心 1层; 2) 朝阳区北京东三环Soho馆, 东三环中路 10号; 3) 朝阳区北京东三环Soho馆, 东三环中路10号; 4) 海淀区京西四环生活馆, 西四环北路 63-1号; 5) 朝阳区北京东四环生活馆, 东四环南路9号; 6) 朝阳区北京旗舰馆, 金盏乡志港路1号

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Stradivarius Zara’s smaller sister brand Stradivarius is breaking into the Beijing scene with its first store in U-Town Lifestyle Center. It offers Zara’s same edgy styles, but with quality and prices more on par with Bershka’s. 101, Bldg 1, U-Town Shopping Center, Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, 2 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三丰北里2号楼 1楼101单元 Surfin’ Bird Once you’re buzzed in to this apartment-boutique, you’ll find an impressive selection of edgy and playful designs - some by well-known brands such as Daydream Nation and Peter Jensen, though most are lesser-known designer labels from the UK. Daily 12.30am-8pm. Store 20, Bldg 16, Central Park, Guangdongdian Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (151 1693 2575) 朝阳区关东店南街新城国际16号楼20商铺

Triple-Major A high-quality vintage store that stocks local and international brands, with regular ﬂea markets and art and fashion events. Tue-Sun 1-8pm. 81 Baochao Hutong,

IQ Air While little can be done about outdoor air pollution, we can certainly have an impact on the air we breathe inside our homes and oﬃces. IQ Air has been providing air-cleaning solutions for more than 45 years. Swiss precision and technology go into every unit, creating an excellent price-to-performance ratio.

FASHIONISTA DEAL AT ELDI Exclusive for readers of the Beijinger: Get a RMB 300 coupon upon entering the store. If you spend more than RMB 1,800, you’ll receive a bonus jewelry gift.

NOVEMBER 2010

DIRECTORY / STYLE–A&C–SPORTS SHOPPING MALLS & MARKETS Beijing APM Daily 10am-10pm. 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5817 6688) 新东安广场, 东城区王府井大街138号

China Central Place Luxury Walk Daily 10am-10pm. A6, Xidawang Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. 华贸购物中心, 朝阳区西大望路甲6号

China World Shopping Mall Daily 9.30am10pm. 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2288) 国贸商城, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Danshui Town Shopping Plaza 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. 淡水小镇购物广场, 朝阳区朝阳区顺黄路60号

Joy City Chaoyang Daily 10am-8pm. 101 Chaoyang Beilu (at the intersection of Qingnian Lu), Chaoyang District. (8557 9888) 大悦

NOV 5: BOOTY SHAKE Go on, Dave Luxe, shake it.

1) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0179, info@iqair-china. com); 2) Rm 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8447 5800, 400 650 1266, info@iqair-china.com); 3) 2LY1-05, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Center, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6768, info@iqair-china.com); 4) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@iqair-china.com) www.iqair-china. com 1) 西城区金城坊街金融街417号四层; 2) 朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室; 3) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾购物中心2LY1-05; 4) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场4层

Kartell Bored of leather and wood dominating your home? If so, this is the place for you – funky furniture and home ﬁttings in colourful designs from the Italian deco specialists who made plastic fashionable. Daily 10.30am8.30pm. 1/F, Grand Summit, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8595 8668, urban. hymns@hotmail.com) 朝阳区亮马桥东方东路 19号官舍1层

Khawachen Sells high-end Tibetan rugs and oﬀers made-to-order service. Daily 10am10pm. BL2-03, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6311) 喀瓦坚西藏手工地毯, 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区BL2-03

Lily’s Antiques Specializes in high-class antique furniture (mainly from nothern China, in walnut and elmwood) and custom-made furniture for the local market. Excellent service for international transportation of furniture. 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 6 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. Contact Lily Quan (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309) (8579 2458) www.lilys-antiques.com; 2)

TAKE 5

BAR SNACKS APERITIVO

No more sitting on the terrace for now, but this bar is still a winner for its bruschetta. (6417 7793)

APOTHECARY

Their New Orleans-inspired menu, including gumbo and corn bread, is easier to digest than the ultradetailed cocktail list. (5208 6040)

THE BOX

Try the poutine at this Canadian-run bar. (6401 3293)

THE DEN

Some say it’s the best restaurant in Beijing. You can’t argue with halfprice pizzas from 5-10pm every day. (6592 6290)

FUEL

The per fect antidote to airplane food. Share a giant burger or take the rib-eating challenge. Not for the faint-hearted. (6457 5555)

NOVEMBER 2010

Visit by appointment. Baimiao industry area, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. (6572 9746, 138 0139 6309) 华伦古典家具, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号; 2) 通州区工厂地址,通州区宋庄镇白庙村工业大院

Meyer Gourmet Store High quality, innovative products for the kitchen, Meyer oﬀers world-renowned brands such as Ruﬀoni, Bonjour, Anolon, Circulon, and Prestige. Find all kinds of hard-anodized, bottoms, stainless steel clad, nonstick cookware, tools and gadgets. Unit B125, B1/F, China Central Place, 77-81 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5283) 朝阳区建国路77-81号，华贸购物中心地下1层B125单元

Original Design Circle A platform for local creatives to exhibit and retail their designs. Daily 9.30am-10pm. B1/F, Bldg 10, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 2472) 三里屯原创界, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区10号楼地下1层

Shanghai Trio French native Virginie Fournier, the brains behind Shanghai Trio, turns out simple structured bags, clutches, and home decor accessories that are inﬂuenced by traditional Chinese craftwork and feature oﬀbeat details and unique materials. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am7pm. B1/F, NLG-38, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3606) 上海组合, 朝阳区三里屯路11号Village北区地下 1层NLG-38单

Stone Love A handicrafts store that produces Qing-style stone and metallic jewelry and home accessories. 48 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (150 0124 6884) 东城区五道营胡同48号

Torana Gallery This popular carpet shop deals exclusively in carpets made of wool from Tibetan highland sheep and decorated with traditional regional motifs. The management insists that their carpets will last a lifetime and not fade after being washed. Daily 10.30am-6.30pm. 806 Danshui Xiaozhen, 60 Shunhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5542) 图兰纳手工地毯, 朝阳区顺黄路60号淡水小镇806室

Villa Lifestyle They have the widest selection of BBQ’s and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQ Air Puriﬁers and more. Delivery and set-up are free and grills come with a one-year warranty. Daily 9am6pm. 4/F, Euro Plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, 8046 1260, www.villalifestyles.cn; info@villalifestyles.cn) 别墅生活方式, 顺义区顺义区天竺镇裕祥路99号欧陆广场4层

MISCELLANEOUS Elite Nutrition Center The ENC CBD ﬂagship store is the exclusive retailer for hundreds of imported health goods, such as sports nutrition products, vitamins, baby products, essential oils, organic products, home gym accessories, etc. Bilingual staﬀ (English & Chinese). Delivery available throughout China. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-7.30pm. Unit 0159A, Bldg C, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 4538, info@chinaenc.com.cn) www.chinaenc. com.cn 盈奥营养中心, 朝阳区朝外Soho6号朝阳门外大街C座0159A

Aratong Galleries 706 Beisanjie, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 4980) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798大山子艺术区706北三街

CAFA Art Museum Tue-Sun 9.30am5.30pm (last ticket at 5pm). 8 Huajiadi Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (6477 1575) 中央美术学院美术馆, 朝阳区朝阳区花家地南街8号

CHANGART Gallery Next to Beijing Tokyo Art Projects (BTAP), 798 art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9898) HT Gallery Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9830, htgallery.bj@gmail.com) www. htgallery-bj.com H.T.画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路 4号798大山子艺术区

成潮阳北, 朝阳区朝阳北路101,青年路口东北角

Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin. cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区工体

Kerry Mall Daily 10am-9pm. 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 8418) www.beijingkerrycentre.com 嘉里商场, 朝阳区光华路1号

Shuimu Art Space Bldg 1, 798 Art District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 4216)

Lufthansa Center Daily 10am-10pm. 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1188 ext 675) 燕莎购物中心, 朝阳区亮马桥路52号 The Malls at Oriental Plaza 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 6363) 东方新天地, 东城区东长安街1号 Nali Mall Sanlitun Lu (next to Jazz-Ya), Chaoyang District. 那里服装市场, 朝阳区三里屯路

Paciﬁc Century Place Daily 10am-10pm. 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 3888) 太平洋百货, 朝阳区工体北路甲2号

The Peninsula Palace Beijing Shopping Arcade 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888) 王府半岛酒店, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号

The Place Daily 10am-10pm. 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1188) 世贸天阶,

南路甲1号

水木当代艺术空间, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798大山子艺术区1号楼

MUSEUMS Iberia Center for Contemporary Art Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9530, info@iberiart.org) www.iberiart.org 伊比利亚当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

National Art Museum of China Daily 9am4pm. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 2252/7076) www.namoc.org 中国美术馆, 东城区五四大街1号

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9269) www.ucca.org.cn 尤伦斯当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

BOOKSTORES

朝阳区光华路甲9号

Ritan Ofﬁce Building Daily 10am-7pm. 15A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 1528) 日坛商务楼, 朝阳区光华路甲15号

Sanlitun Village 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6110) 三里屯Village, 朝阳区三里屯南路19号三里屯Village

Shin Kong Place Daily 10am-10pm. 87 Jianguo Lu (beside China Central Place), Chaoyang District. (6530 5888) www. shinkong-place.com 新光天地, 朝阳区建国路

The Bookworm 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. First courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District. (6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm.com); 2) Daily 9am2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www.chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义区崔各庄乡，何各庄村一号院; 2) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

87号 (华贸中心旁边)

Silk Market Daily 9am-9m. 8 Xiushui Dongjie, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5169 8800) 秀水市场, 朝阳区建国门外大街秀水东街8号

Solana Daily 10am-10pm. 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6565/68) http://www.solana.com.cn/english/ web/index.asp 蓝色港湾, 朝阳区朝阳公园路 6号蓝色港湾国际商区

TECHNOLOGY Apple Flagship Store The first official Apple flagship store in China features a Genius Bar, Apple seminar, laptops, iPhones, iPods, accessories and more. Repair service available. Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6419 8900) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号院三里屯 Village南区 6 号楼

Sony Store Digital toys for big boys and girls: video cameras, notebook computers, DVD players, high-deﬁnition plasma TVs – the list goes on. Bring a fat bankroll or a credit card if you plan to splurge. Daily 10am-10pm. L330, 3/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1350) 索尼探梦, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸商业中心南街3层L330号

ARTS & CULTURE GALLERIES Alliance Française de Pékin 1) Rm 421, Block 2, Beijing Language and Culture University, 15 Xueyuanlu, Haidian District (8230 3619); 2) 103 Deshengmennei Dajie (behind Jinjiang Hotel), Xicheng District (6404 2643; xihai.beijing@afchine.org) 1) 海淀区学院路 15号北京语言文化大学教学2楼421; 2) 北京法语培训中心西海分校, 西城区德胜门内大街103号 (德胜桥洗车房右转50米,锦江之星宾馆后院)

CINEMAS Broadway Cinematheque MOMA (BC MOMA) North area of Dongzhimen MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Chaoyang District. (8438 8258) www.sagacinema.com 当代MOMA百老汇电影中心, 朝阳区东直门香河园路1号, 万国城北区（二环路东北角）

French Cultural Centre 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 2627) www.ccfpekin. org 法国文化中心, 朝阳区工体西路18号 Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin. cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区工体南路甲1号

Mega Box 1) B1/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6118); 2) 3/F, Area C, Zhongguancun Mall (West of Dinghao Mall), Haidian District. (5986 3777) www. imegabox.com 美嘉欢乐影城, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区地下1层; 2) 海淀区中关村广场购物中心C区三层(鼎好西侧)

Star City Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6778) www.b-cinema.com.cn 新世纪影城, 东城区东方广场地下一层

THEATERS Chaoyang Culture Center/TNT Theater Corner of Jintai Xilu and Chaoyangmenwai Dajie (east of Jingguang Qiao), Chaoyang District(8599 6011) 朝阳文化馆,朝阳区朝阳门外大街和金台西路的路口

National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA) 2 Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (6655 0000) www.chncpa.org 国家大剧院, 西城区西长安街2号

Nine Theater Chaoyang District Culture Center, 17 Jintai Xili, Xiaozhuang, Chaoyang District (8599 1188/6011/0377) www. ninetheater.com 9个剧场, 朝阳区朝阳区小庄金台西里17号朝阳区文化馆内

DIRECTORY / SPORTS–LIVING Oriental Pioneer Theatre 8-2 Dongdan Santiao (northeast corner of Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6527 6911, 6559 7394) 东方先锋剧场, 东城区东单三条8-2号东方广场东北角

Penghao Theater 35 Dongmianhua Hutong (south gate of the Central Academy of Drama, between Nanluogu Xiang and Jiaodaokou Nandajie), Dongcheng District. (6400 6452/72) 蓬蒿剧场, 东城区东棉花胡同35号(中央戏剧学院南门, 南锣鼓巷和交道口南大街之间)

a games room – with pool, table football and arcades – and a bar-restaurant. Ideal for conferences, team building and celebrations. Mon-Fri 1pm-1am, Sat-Sun 11am-1am. 1 Siyuan Qiao, Jingshun Lu (near Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel), Chaoyang District. (136 0128 1318, rockqoﬀroad@yahoo. com.cn) www.u-speed.com 朝阳区四元桥1号 (京密路进京方向辅路,四元桥旁)

RUNNING & TRAINING

PLA Song and Dance Theater 60 Deshengmennei Dajie, southeast corner of Jishuitan Bridge, Xicheng District. (8322 0726, 6613 1718) www.pla-theater.com 解放军歌舞剧院,

Beijing Hash House Harriers Contact Dave “Minime” White (beijinghhhowner@yahoogroups.com) www.hash.cn, www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/beijinghhh

西城区德胜门内大街60号积水潭桥东南角

Triathlon Beijing (TriBeijing) (tribeijing@gmail.com) www.tribeijing.org

Poly Theatre Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127) www.polytheatre.com 保利剧院,

龙滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县红花梁

SKIING

东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层

SPORTS DANCING Beijing Tango (130 2195 8870, beijingtango@hotmail.com) http://groups. yahoo.com/group/TangoRen Golden Dancing Academy 10/F, Chongwen Culture Center, 7 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. Contact Mary (6708 9567/3267, ga888b@yahoo.com.cn) www. goldendancing.com 金池舞蹈学院, 崇文区崇文门外大街7号崇文区文化馆10层

J-Ballet School 1) Pulse Health Club, Kempinski Hotel, Lufthansa centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District; 2) 1/F, Bldg D, Jingxiu Yuan, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8453 3003; 138 0103 6364 (Ms. Takeda); 138 0113 5877 (Ms. Tang)) www.j-ballet.com J-芭蕾教室, 2) 朝阳区幸福村中路景绣园D座一层西侧

Pineapple Dance Studios Mon and Thurs 7.30-9pm. 3/F, Apartment A, Beijing Fortune Plaza, Chaoyang District. Contact CiCi (135 2035 2025) 菠萝舞蹈工作室, 朝阳区北京财富中心公寓A座3层

Pussycat Dance Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, SatSun 1-4pm. Rm 906, Bldg 3, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 0835, Eng: 139 1165 6059, pussycatdance@hotmail.com) www.pussycat-dance. com 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho3号楼906室

FOOTBALL ClubFootball 9am-6pm. Unit A212, Door 3, A1 Zone, Huadeng Building, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5130 6893/4/5/6, coaching@wanguoqunxing.com) www.clubfootball.com.cn 万国群星足球俱乐部, 朝阳区酒仙桥路14号兆维华登大厦A1区3门212室

Ganluyuan Football Ganluyuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8575 7236) www.gfootballclub.com 朝阳区甘露圆南里二区球场 International Friendship Football Club (IFFC) Contact Robert (6234 7106, info@iﬀc1994.com) www.iﬀc1994.com O’le Football Daily 9am-11pm. 5 Dongshimencun Lu, Baiziwan Qiao, Dongsihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6776 0608) 朝阳区东四环中路百子湾桥东石门村路5号

Women's Football Contact Wenhui (8526 2420 ext 111, wf7788@yahoo.com.cn)

HIKING & CAMPING Beijing Hikers Suite 1907, Building 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Tuofangying Lu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www. beijinghikers.com 朝阳区酒仙桥驼房营路将府家园107号楼1907

Beijing U-DO Adventure Daily 9.30am-6pm. Rm 2-502, Bldg 8, Dong Hua Shi Nanli Dongqu, Chongwen District. (8710 3045, 139 1199 1873, udoadventure@hotmail.com) www.udoadventure.com 崇文区东花市南里东区8号楼2-502 Dandelion Hiking (131 2478 8581) www. chinahiking.cn 蒲公英远足

MOTORSPORTS U-Speed Go-Karting Open year round, this giant indoor karting centre oﬀers much more than its choice of four-stroke, 160cc and 200cc go-karts. The centre also oﬀers VIP rooms,

Badaling Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-6.30pm. Badaling Town, Yanqing County. (6501 0335, 136 9915 8647) 八达岭滑雪场, 延庆县八达岭镇 Croakies Daily 9am-8.30pm. 5, 149 Beitucheng Xilu, Haidian District. (8202 3765, bjkns@bj-kns.com) www.bj-kns.com 喀纳斯体

Dawangwu Cun, Donggao Cunzhen, Pinggu District. (5869 3355) www.yuyangski.com.cn 渔阳滑雪, 平谷区东高村镇大旺务村东侧

YOGA & PILATES Alona Pilates Studio 7.30am-9.30pm. 5/F, Heavenly Spa, Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (139 1029 0260, voselena@hotmail.com) www.alonastudiobeijing.com 朝阳区新源南路1号北京威斯汀朝阳大饭店5层天梦水疗内

Nirvana Yoga Center Daily 9.30am-9pm. 2A, Unit 5, Shijicheng, Yuanda Lu (100m south of the Golden Resource Shopping Mall), Haidian District. (5198 0591) 青鸟瑜伽, 海淀区远大路世纪城5单元2A(世纪金源购物中心南100米)

OM Yoga 42 Rooms 9102/9103, Lido Apartment Bldg, Chaoyang District. (6437 8810) www.omyoga42.com.cn 静心堂, 朝阳区丽都公寓9102-9103

Yoga Yard Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, Fri-Sun 7.15am-8pm. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu (across from the north gate of Workers' Stadium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0774, info@yogayard. com) www.yogayard.com 瑜珈苑, 朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面

育有限公司, 海淀区北土城西路甲149号(牡丹园环岛西100米)

Cuiyunshan Ski Resort Daily 9am-9.30pm. Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (6400 9569) www.bjdeming. com 翠云山滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县河北省张家口市崇礼县

Duolemeiti Ski Resort Xiqueliang, Sitaizui Village, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (0313 461 2381) www.dolomitiski.cn 多乐美地度假山庄, 河北省张家口市崇礼县四台嘴乡喜鹊梁

Hebei Saibei Ski Resort Daily 8am9pm. North of Xiqueliang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (0313 477 2012, 477 2053) 河北塞北滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县喜鹊梁北

Huaibei International Ski Resort Daily 8am-9.30pm. 548 Hefangkou Cun, Huaibei Zhen, Huairou District. (8969 6677) www. hbski.net 怀北国际滑雪场, 怀柔区怀北镇河防口村548号

Jundushan Ski Resort Daily 8am-10pm. 588 Zhenshun Cun, Cuicun Zhen (5 km north of the Xiaotangshan Hot Spring Holiday Village), Changping District. (6072 5888, bjskiweb@yahoo.cn) www.bjski.com.cn 军都山滑雪场, 昌平区崔村镇真顺村588号

Lianhua Shan Ski Resort Daily 8am-6pm, 5pm-10pm. 288 Liangshan Donglu, Zhang Zhen, Shunyi District. (8239 7840/ 8239 7841/ 8239 7431) www.bjlhski.com 莲花山滑雪场, 顺义区张镇良山东路288号

Longfeng Shan Ski Resort Daily 8am10pm. Wanfotang Cun, Yongding Zhen, Mentougou District. (6980 4549/1740) 龙凤山滑雪

LIVING COMMUNITY GROUPS Beijing Color Studio This 200sqm studio space near the 798 art district oﬀers painting workshops and corporate team building activities. Wuhuan Erhao (fourth studio on the left), Dongwuhuan, Chaoyang District. (136 7129 5154, ask@beijingcolorstudio.com) www.beijingcolorstudio.com 朝阳区东五环五环二号(左边第四门)

China Culture Center (CCC) Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter. org) www.chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马

practical advice through regular seminars, workshops, one-to-one coaching, and networking opportunities. (136 2113 2201, jasmine@inspiredbeijing.com) www.inspiredbeijing.com International Newcomers’ Network Meetings are held on the last Monday of each month except December. Function Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 110, innbeijing@hotmail.com) www.innbeijing.org 朝阳区新源南路6号京城大厦康乐中心3层

Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Beijing’s answer to the Salvation Army. Downtown dropboxes at Links Moving (C 10-A Oriental Kenzo) and Istanbul Restaurant (Jianguomenwai) Volunteers welcome. MonSat 9.30am-6pm. Roundabout,Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi, near Mrs Shannen’s Bagels, Shunyi District. (137 1877 7761 English, 137 1805 3814 Chinese) 顺义区开发街后沙峪顺义区

The Yin Yang Community Center Also home to a cafe and The Bookworm. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village (across from The Orchard; call for directions), Chaoyang District. (6431 2108) www.yinyangbeijing.com 易阴阳社区中心, 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村一号院 (果园对面）

FURTHER EDUCATION Raffles Education Beijing Offers first-class tertiary education and training programs in Design and Business. All classes taught in English by foreign teachers. Term starts : Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. 1/F, Bldg A, Ziguang Towers, 11 Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (6482 3499, reb-enquiries@raffles-edu-beijing.com) http://raffles-edu-beijing.com 朝阳区惠新东街 11号紫光发展大厦A座1层

桥路29号安家楼肯特中心院内

Culture Yard Located inside an old hutong, Culture Yard helps foreigners with Chinese language and culture lessons, and provides a fun environment to interact with locals and other expats. 9am-late. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) www.cultureyard. net 东城区石雀胡同10号 Foreign Correspondents Club of China (FCC) (8532 3807, fcccadmin@gmail.com) www.fccchina.org The Hutong One of Beijing’s best informal cooking schools.1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District. (159 0104 6127, info@the-hutong.com) www.the-hutong. com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边）

INSPIRED The group oﬀers support and

Rutgers EMBA Program Rutgers oﬀers a fully accredited 14-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program designed for working professionals who want to remain on the job while obtaining a US MBA. Classes are taught in English once a month over a nine-day period,

场, 门头沟区永定镇万佛堂村

Nanshan Ski Village Daily 8.30am-5.30pm. Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun County. (8909 1909) www.nanshanski.com 北京南山滑雪滑水度假村有限公司, 密云县河南寨镇圣水头村

Qiaobo Ice and Snow World Daily 9am10pm. Inside Chaobai River National Forest Park, Mapo, Shunyi District. (8497 2568) www. qbski.com 乔波冰雪世界, 顺义区马坡潮白河国家森林公园内6号

Shijinglong Ski Resort Daily 8am-5pm. Zhongyangfang, Zhangshanying Zhen, Yanqing County. (6919 1614/15/17) www.sjlski. com 石京龙滑雪场, 延庆县张山营镇中羊坊 Snow Favor Daily 9am-8pm. 3/F, Bldg 1, Dadushi Shangyejie, Ciqikou, Chongwen District. (6707 1085) www.snowfavor.com 雪上飞专卖店, 崇文区磁器口大都市商业街1号楼3层

Snow World Ski Park Daily 8.30am-5pm. Xiaogongmen, Shisanling, Changping District. (8976 1886/ 1899) 雪世界滑雪场, 昌平区十三陵小宫门

Wanlong Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. Honghualiang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (0313 478 5111/8888) 万龙滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县红花梁

Yunfoshan Ski Resort Daily 8.30am-5pm. Xiwengzhuang Zhen, Miyun County. (6901 6896) www.yunfoshan.com 云佛山滑雪场, 密云县溪翁庄镇

Yuyang Ski Resort 8.30am-10pm. East of

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DIRECTORY / LIVING held all day on two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, and three hours per night for two nights during the intervening week. 5/F, China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5877 1706/7) www.rutgersinasia.com 新泽西州立大学EMBA项目, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街16号中国人寿大厦5层

MEDICAL SERVICES Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital Oﬀers high-quality medical services with a focus on maternity care, women’s health and pediatrics. Foreign language support program available on request. 8am-4.30pm. 9 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 2388 24hr hotline, 800 610 6200) www.amcare. com.cn 北京美中宜和妇儿医院, 朝阳区朝阳区芳园西路9号

Beijing Children’s Hospital Daily 6.30am10.30pm. 56 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District. (6802 8401) 北京儿童医院, 西城区南礼士路56号 Beijing Emergency Medical Center 103 Qianmen Xidajie, Xuanwu District. (6609 8114) 北京市急救中心, 宣武区前门西大街103号

Beijing International SOS Clinic Medical services for the whole family. Daily 24hrs. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 9112, 24hr: 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos. com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic As a satellite clinic of renowned Beijing New Century International Children’s Hospital, Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic has a strong team of experienced pediatricians and nurses from China and overseas. Harmony Pediatric Clinic provides a full range of multi-lingual healthcare services on a 7X24basis (7X12. 9am to 9pm during soft opening period). K-01, Building No. 19, Harmony Business Center, Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (6456 2599) www.ncich. com.cn 北京新世纪荣和儿科门诊部, 顺义区北京市顺义区天竺镇丽苑街荣和商业中心19号楼K-01

Beijing Orient Care Clinic Oﬀering Chinese and international families high quality medical services, including internal medicine, OB/ GYN, Medical Imaging, Laboratory, Pharmacy services with English-speaking staﬀ. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. #102 NO.16 Business Building China Central Place,89 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (6598 1887) www.rentaimedical.com 北京仁泰门诊部, 朝阳区北京市建国路89号华贸中心16号商务楼102

Beijing Orient Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic The ﬁrst TCM clinic treating foreign nationals in a ﬁve-star hotel ambiance, providing the full spectrum of outpatient health care services to the community. Rm 221, Building C, Beijing Hotel, 33 East Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6522 9009, tcmclinic@126.com) www.dfctyx.com 北京东方传统医学门诊部, 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店2215室

Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital A private, international standard hospital offering emergency services as well as out patient care. It is the first choice in hospital referral for head and spinal cord trauma. English speaking staff on call 24-hours a day. Medical services include: neurology and neurosurgery, pediatrics, occupational and physical therapy, plastic surgery, hand surgery, orthopedics, ENT, oncology, check-ups, on-site imaging, and laboratory and pharmacy services. 8.30am5.30pm. 12 Tiantan Nanli, Chongwen District, 800m west of the south gate of the temple of heaven, Chongwen District. (8911 6665, puhuachina@gmail.com) www.puhuachina. com, www.puhuachina.cn 北京天坛普华医院,

Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发

24hrs. 4/F, Tower B, Haidian Wenhua Yishu Bldg, 28A Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (8253 3088, 24hrs hotline: 139 1122 6966) www.evercare.com.cn 伊美尔长岛美容门诊, 海

区荣祥广场818号

淀区中关村大街甲28号海淀文化艺术大厦B座4层

Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center Located in the heart of the Central Business District in the St. Regis Hotel complex, the United Family Jianguomen Health and Wellness Center is ideally situated to serve Beijing’s embassy and business communities. Family counseling, immigration health check-ups and integrative medicine are available. Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm. B1/F, the St. Regis Residence, the St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8535 1221) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic, Beijing Beijing’s first joint-venture medical organization operates according to international standards, has a high-quality international administration system and highly trained medical staff. Daily 9am-9pm (after 9pm minimal staff on duty). 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) www.hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际

北京和睦家健康中心, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店公寓楼地下一层

Beijing United Family Hospital International-standard hospital with inpatient and outpatient services. Wide range of medical and surgical specialties provided, emergency room and ICU open 24 hours. Mon-Sat 8.30am-5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院, 朝阳区将台路2号

Beijing Vista Clinic Medical services including family and internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, Chinese Traditional Medicine, physiotherapy, psychiatry, imaging laboratory and pharmacy service. Urgent care with English-speaking staﬀ on site 24 hours a day. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china.net) www.vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

Bioscor Beijing Clinic International clinic for cosmetic medicine, specializing in cosmetic surgery, skincare, hair regrowth, and anti-ageing techniques. Appointments with an Australian surgeon and physician available. Rm 1008, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5706/7, beijng@bioscor.com. cn) www.bioscor.com.cn 澳保加医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光华路12号数码01大厦1008室（嘉里中心对面）

Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Dr. David Zhang is an American National Board Exam Certiﬁcated chiropractic doctor, a Texas licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, and a specialist in Chinese medicine. He provides chiropractic, physiotherapy, and other manual therapies for back pain, sciatica, and other conditions, as well as acupuncture and natural medicine treatments. Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat 9.30am-6.30pm,. Beijing Internal Medical Center, S110, 1/F, Lufthansa Center Oﬃce building, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6464 9828, 8448 3449) 朝阳区北京国

际医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106

New Century International Children’s Hospital (NCICH) China’s premier international children’s hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards. Claims to have Beijing’s most qualified doctors and nurses, with private, safe family rooms and imported state-of-the-art equipment. Their English-speaking staff offer a full range of children’s healthcare services. Daily 8am-5pm (full services), daily 24hrs (A+E services). 56 Nanlishi Lu (next to the east gate of the Beijing Children’s Hospital), Xicheng District. (6802 5588) www.ncich.com.cn 北京新世纪国际儿童医院, 西城区南礼士路56号 (北京儿童医院东门南侧)

CMS Clinic American cosmetic/aesthetic medical services including laser skin treatments, hair loss/removal, cosmetic surgeries and anti-aging therapeutics for men and women. Free consultations available. BeijingTower (Chang’an Club Bldg) 7/F, Suite 701, 10 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6559 6769) www.cmsclinic.com 北京西美斯美容整形外科诊所, 东城区东城区长安街10号长安俱乐部7层

Cosmetic Surgery Center Located in the Third Hospital of Beijing University, this is the earliest professional department for plastic surgery in China. Specializes in cosmeticand plastic surgeries. 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) www.sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美容中心, 海淀区上地信息路 38号上地数码大厦B座

Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Provides easily accessible, high-quality medical services and wellness promotion in the Beijing suburbs. Family medicine, family counseling, physical therapy, pediatrics, integrative medicine and travel medicine services are available throughout the week. Mon -Thu 9:30am - 7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9:30am - 4:30pm.. ss:

EverCare Long Island Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery Clinic Provides international-standard plastic surgery and comprehensive, integrated beauty care and health care services. Wide variety of cosmetic plastic surgery options, laser treatments, skin care, slimming treatments, cosmetic TCM and more. Daily

DISCOUNTS FOR KIDS Bring in a copy of the Beijinger to Le Petit Pois to receive a 28% discount on any purchase of two pieces or more from the Fall/ Winter 2010 collection. www.lepetitpois.com

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International Medical Center (IMC) Foreign doctors are on-site 24hrs a day, oﬀering a wide range of medical services, including family medicine, psychological services, dental, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, TCM, etc. English, Chinese, Arabic, Russian are spoken. Drop-in service for travelers, on-site X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory. Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics.com) 北京国

际医疗中心中国北京朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼一层 S110

北京天坛普华体检中心, 崇文区天坛南里12号

医务诊所, 东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店办公楼9层

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Beijing International SOS Clinic Family Counseling Center Two counselors oﬀer services that include individual therapy, couple relations, family dynamics, parent and child relations and stress management. Suite 105, Bldg 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 0333, china.inquirie s@internationalsos.com) www.internationalsos.com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

Beijing United Psychological Health Center BJU’s mental health professionals are all licensed in their home countries and have the credentials to practice legally in China. This team is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Beijing’s diverse community and practice only the highest standards of mental health care. Their very experienced staﬀ of multicultural, multilingual psychologists and psychiatrists can respond to personal, relationship, family and children’s issues. BJU’s counseling services are available in three locations in the city. For further information and appointments call 5927 7067. 1) Inside Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic, Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn); 2) Inside Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center, B1/F, The St. Regis Residence, St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn); 3) Inside Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 1) 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场818单元北京和睦家医院诊所内; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店公寓楼地下1层北京和睦家健康中心内; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院内

Beijing Vista Clinic Vista’s mental health care team includes a psychiatrist, two psychologists and a counselor. They oﬀer counseling for interpersonal issues, including marriage, divorce and parenting, emotional disorders including depression, grief, anxiety, as well as stress and anger management. They also specialize in working with children and their families as they navigate expat life in China. They work with individuals, couples, families and groups. Our counseling services are available in English, Japanese, Persian, Hindi and Chinese. Medical prescriptions are available. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china.net) www. vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

IMC Psychological and Family Counseling Services English-speaking Adult and Child Psychologist, licensed to practice in China, offers individual, couple, marriage and family therapy. He also conducts psychological, neuropsychological /educational testing, biofeedback therapy and hypnosis. He offers treatment for depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, sexual difficulties, alcohol and substance abuse, ADD, ADHD, autism, and learning problems in children. Speaks Chinese, Farsi and conversational Japanese. Daily 24hrs. S106, 1/F, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (158 0131 9796, 6465 1561/2/3) www.imcclinics.com 朝阳区亮马桥路 50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106

Prof. Lin Dental Clinic Headed by Prof. Lin, a 1956 graduate from the Faculty of Dental Surgery of Paris Medical Institute. Employees are among the best in China and equipment is ﬁrst-class. They oﬀer a full range of dental services to both adults and children. Daily 9am-5pm. Room 303, 305, Bldg A, Jia Hui International Center, Chaoyang District (6553 8893, 6553 0988) 朝阳区吉庆里14号佳汇国际中心A座303-305

The Wellness Centre Professionally qualiﬁed and registered psychologist oﬀers consultation, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Extensive experience working with small children. Text Rina at 150 1008 0947 or e-mail rina290@gmail.com.

PET CARE/ANIMAL WELFARE Doctors Beck & Stone Pet Health Care Center With both western-trained and Chinese veterinarians, the center also provides 24/7 emergency pet care services. Unit 104, Tower B, Bldg 3, Houxiandaicheng, BaiziwanLu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (8776 6346, 135 0103 0572 (emergencies)) www.vetinChina.com 思威（北京）国际动物医院有限公司, 朝阳区北京市朝阳区百子湾路后现代城3栋B座104底商

International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) All services in English and Mandarin. Licensed rabies vaccines. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm (by appointment). Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou

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(shares a courtyard with China Culture Center), Chaoyang District. (8456 1939/40/41, ICVS_CHINA@yahoo.com) www.ICVSASIA. com 北京新天地国际动物医院, 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路29号肯特中心院子内

Lee Pet Beijing’s largest pet store, oﬀering not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming, photography and kennel services. 1) Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit 3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 5499); 2) Rm 4119, 4/F, Golden Resources Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 0706); 3) B118, B1/F, Longde Square Shopping Mall, 186 Litang Lu, Changping District. (8484 1916); 4) Bldg 4, Landgent Chateau, 33 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (8776 9602) www.leepet. com 乐宠, 1)朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097; 2)海淀区远大路1号金源新燕莎4层 4119; 3)昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场地下1层 B118; 4)朝阳区广渠路33号石韵浩庭4号楼4底商

Lee Pet Animal Hospital Full-service veterinary center. Daily 24hrs. Unit 5-6, 9 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District. (5821 3503) 乐宠丽派特动物医院, 朝阳区林萃路9号5-6底商. 电话

VOLUNTEER AND NGOS CAI Empowers the children of migrant laborers through creative arts education and team sports. Four core values – conﬁdence, courage, commitment and care – are taught through the programs. (8454 9633, info@caichina.org) www.cai-china.org 儿童才艺行动 Compassion for Migrant Children (CMC) Provides both educational and community assistance to the children of migrant workers in Beijing. Contact for volunteer opportunities. Rm 233, 2/F, Xintai Bldg, 8 Xiaguang Li, Chaoyang District. (6465 6100/01, Fax 6465 6101, info@cmc-china.org) www.cmc-china. org 打工子弟爱心会, 朝阳区霞光里8号鑫泰大厦2层233室

AIRLINES Air Asia Daily 8am-9pm. (95013 9000 0200) www.airasia.com Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 2001) www.aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Air China Xidan Minhang Building, 15 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (400 810 0999) www.airchina.cn 中国国际航空, 西城区西长安街15号西单民航大厦

Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) www. airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街甲12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼1609室

All Nippon Airways N200, Fortune Building, 5 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (800 820 1122, 6590 9191) www.ana.co.jp 全日空, 朝阳区东三环北路5号发展大厦N200

Asiana Airlines 12/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 650 8000) www. ﬂyasiana.com 韩亚航空, 朝阳区东三环路霞光里

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Magic Hospital They work with sick, hospitalized, handicapped, orphaned, abused and at risk children aged 0-18 who are permanently or temporarily deprived of a carefree and fun childhood. 16 Gongti Bei Lu, 1402 Xingfu Yuan Gongyu, Chaoyang DistrictBeijing 100027 China, Chaoyang District. (chiara. menegazzi@magichospital.org)

TAKE 5 GYNECOLOGISTS B E IJ I NG OB STETR ICS AN D GYNECOLOGY HOSPITAL

The largest specialized obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Beijing, a f f i l i a te d w i t h Ca p i t a l M e d i c a l University since 1994. (8597 6699)

VISTA CLINIC

With two full-time gynecologists including Dr. Lauren Chen (see Health Feature, p55). (8529 6617)

Austrian Airlines C604, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6464 5999) www.aua.com 奥地利航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C604

British Airways Rm 2112, Bldg 1, Kuntai Int’l. Mansion, 12B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6459 0081/2/3) www. britishairways.com 英国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼2112室

Cathay Paciﬁc 28/F, East Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (10800 852 1888/10800 152 1888) www. cathaypaciﬁc.com 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号 Continental Airlines Rm 1708, Richen International Center, 13 Nongzhanguan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8527 6696) www. continental.com 美国大陆航空, 朝阳区农展馆南路13号瑞辰国际中心1708室

Dragonair 28/F, East Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 888 6628) www.dragonair.com 港龙航空, 朝阳区建国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔28楼

Ethiopian Airlines Rm 203, China World Tower 2, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 0314/0315/9692, 137 0128 1105, 139 1021 0370, fax 6505 4120) www. ethiopianairlines.com 朝阳区建外大街1号国贸大厦2座203室

Finnair Rm 204, Scitech Hotel, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6512 7180, fax 6512 7182) www.ﬁnnair.com Hainan Airlines 3/F, Grand China Air Plaza, 2B Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (950718) www.hnair.com 海南航空, 朝阳区东

诗城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外大街22号赛特大厦1207室

China Odyssey Tours Provides private tours and customized itineraries for English speakers. No strangers or visits to places you’re not interested in. Tours include Englishspeaking tour guide, private air-conditioned vehicle and licensed driver. (0773 585 4000, contact@chinaodysseytours.com) www. chinaodysseytours.com China Travel Service (CTS) State-run travel service brings decades of experience and a network of over 100 oﬃces worldwide to oﬀer travelers a comprehensive range of packages. 28-31/F, Blog A, 38 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District (400 811 6666) www.chinatravelsolution.com 中国旅行社总社有限公司,北京市东三环北路38号院1号楼28-31层

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@kingdomtravel.com.cn) www. kingdomtravel.com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华 Mercurius World Travel Services A personalized and friendly travel agent that will provide continued English-language support for all of your international and domestic travel needs. 16G, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5139 6161, info@m-worldtravel.com)

Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) www.koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄

48号东方银座B座16G

Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京赛笛芭

路22号光华路SOHO 2号楼718室

空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙12号昆泰国际大厦 1609-1610

www.m-worldtravel.com 东城区东直门外大街

兆维华灯大厦A2区3门A2306室内

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Rm 1609-1610, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8222) www.klm.com 荷兰皇家航

Shangrila Adventure Travel to Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet and Xinjiang. (158 2802 9486, ask@shangrila-adventure.com) www. shangrila-adventure.com Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie(8447 6361, tours@sunflowertravel-cn.com , www. sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座 B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Oﬀers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, privatetours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926

云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号

B E I J I N G U N I T E D FA M I LY HOSPITAL

BAYLEY & JACKSON

SAS Scandinavian Airlines Rm 430, Beijing Sunﬂower Tower, 37 Maizidian Street, Chaoyang District. (8527 6100) www.ﬂysas. com 北欧航空, 朝阳区麦子店街37号盛福大

乙12号双子座大厦西塔10层B7-8号

I n-house gynecologist Dr. Ellen Li offers a discount for students. (8562 9998)

厦430室

AMCARE

燕莎中心W103

Nearly half the price of other Western hospitals in town – but if you don’t speak Chinese, you’ll have to use one of their English translators. (6434 2410)

Asialive Travel Tailored tours of domestic and Asia destinations. A2306, Zhaowei Huadeng Plaza, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5823 7217, contact@asialive.net.cn) www.asialive.net.cn 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路14号

三环北路乙2号大新华航空大厦3层

Qantas Airlines Units 7-8, 10/F, West Tower, Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 888 0089) www. qantas.com.au 澳洲航空, 朝阳区建国门外大街

The most trusted internationalstandard hospital around, for both men and women alike. (5927 7005)

Feast on a unique seven-course dinner prepared by six Michelin star chefs.

18号佳程广场A座12层

双子座大厦东塔28楼

Greenpeace This international organization promotes peace and the protection of the natural world. 19/F, Bldg E-2, Lanchou Mingzuo, Jiqingli, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6554 6931, Fax 6554 6932) www.greenpeace.org/china 朝阳区朝阳门外大

NOV 22: 7 COURSES, 6 MAESTROS, 5 STARS, 1 NIGHT

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) www.thy.com 土耳其航空, 亮马桥路50号 United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) www.united. com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1

TRAVEL AGENCIES

NOVEMBER 2010

CLASSIFIEDS Commercial and service classifieds cost RMB 300 for the first 20 words, and RMB 15 for each additional word. To submit a classified ad: 1) e-mail: Phoebeli@truerun.com; 2) submit your ad directly on line at www. thebeijinger.com; 3) fax to 5820 7895. Free ads will be placed on a space-available basis and at the discretion of the editor. Deadline: the 15th of each month. For more information on how to place a classified advertisement in The Beijinger call our new number: 5820 7700-822 JOBS OFFERED - PROFESSIONAL see more at www.thebeijinger.com Chrisdy Real Estate Seek property consultant and manager assistant. You should speak English fluently, be active. Contact: 65389702 Email: bj@chrisdyrealestate.com EUDORA STATION Now Hiring: Assistant Chef Chefs (Western cuisine) Sales Manager Add: 6# Fang Yuan West Rd. Chao yang District, Beijing Tel: 010-64378813 Professional hair stylists are needed: Yadia is an international hair salon, the company is currently seeking creative, professional native-speaking hair stylists for its flagship store located in Shang Du Soho. Required: Rich hairstyle experience is essential and working experience in international company is advantageous. Excellent Customer service skills. If you are interested and qualified, please call 5900 5020 or email your CV to hadty0203@yahoo.com.cn. JOBS OFFERED - SALES & MARKETING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Fullhome Real Estate Skills and qualifications: Previous property leasing/sale experience in Beijing is preferred but not essential; A strong command of English is required; Outstanding communication and negotiation skills; Self-motivated, hardworking, ready for pressure and challenge; Bachelor degree or above; Candidates with other language skills are welcome; Interested candidates should send CV to hr-bj@fullhomechina.com SERVICES - ACCOUNTING FIRMS see more at www.thebeijinger.com Wright & Kou Accountants Our licensed company provides these services: • Accounting and bookkeeping • Tax filing for corporations and individuals • HR and payroll • Banking and cashier • Business and tax advisory • Annual inspections • Setup and windup WFOE, Representative Office Tel: 8591-0295 Cell: 1590-148-8529 Email: Jenny @ wrightandkou.com SERVICE - ACCOMMODATION see more at www.thebeijinger.com Good View Property is an international real estate consultancy and investment advisory company. Consultants specialize in the leasing and purchasing of residential, retail and office properties in Beijing to provide clients with one-stop individualized solutions to their real estate needs. Please visit us at www.goodviewpro.com, call our hotline direct at 01065616166/13810684468 or email us at info@goodviewpro.com for a free consultation.

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NOVEMBER 2010

Beijing Service Apartment for Rent Daily/Monthly/Yearly! Locate Near Dongzhimen Subway, Sanlitun. Opposite Australia, Canada Embassy. New, Luxurious Decoration, Full Furniture, LCD TV, Wireless ADSL Internet, Fridge, Microwave, 24 hours Hot Water, Security, Cleaning Service. From CNY 300/night for Studio in Harbor City; CNY 390/night for studio with modern kitchen in Seasons Park, include utility cost. Also have studio, 1 - 4 bed room apartments in Seasons Park and other compounds in Beijing, from CNY 4,500/month for studio and CNY 6,500/month for 1 bedroom apartment (1 Year Contract). Email (subletcn@gmail.com) or Phone (008610-64912993, 64938285) for Discount Rate! Website: http://www.sublet.cn JOBS OFFERED - TEACHING see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Be part of our NEW programme of course, talks and workshops. Do you have an idea for a course, talk or workshop? Do you own a unique or interesting business? Are you an expert in an area of interest? If so then we are currently recruiting for passionate people to share their skills and experience with the rest of the expatriate community. The CrossBorder Expat Resource Centre provides language training, tutoring and personal learning for adults, children, ayis and drivers. We are looking for people with expertise in arts, crafts, music, food & wine, computer skills, job skills, cooking and much more to teach adults, children, ayis and drivers. If you have a passion for something then tell us! To share your ideas, skills, passion and experience please email FionaM@crossborder.com.cn SERVICE - AGENTS: REAL ESTATE see more at www.thebeijinger.com Savills is a leading international property services group providing comprehensive, yet personalized residential leasing services. As part of the relocation package, orientation, home and school searches, immigration services, lease negotiation and preparation, tenancy management, and renewals can all be provided. Our team of highly-experienced and dedicated consultants is committed to providing exceptional and uncompromised customer service. www.savills-china.com JRE Corporate has rapidly expanded since its foundation into one of the largest real estate companies focusing on residential services. We boast the widest range of properties, the lowest prices and the value-added complete after-sales services throughout the whole lease term. Tel:5108 8028, 5108 8048, 13701080877 Fax: 5108 8039 Email: Joanna@joannarealestate. com.cn NCL Real Estate Services NCL Commercial services focus on the office leasing service for foreign companies. provides international clients with customer-orientated, attentive and responsible value-added residential services. NCL offers a complete stress free relocation service to expatriates. 汇盛行房地产经纪公司 Lease & rent : Apartments, Villas, Offices, etc. ROOM12-0606 JIANWAI SOHO 建外SOHO12号楼606室 Tel: 58691028; 13911758308 www. bjncl.com Fudou, The most considerate consultant in real estate. Beijing’s first “housekeeper-style” real estate consultancy. Thinks about what you may ignore. Deals with what you have no time to do. Helps manage your extra-money over budget. We provide one-stop service solutions including house purchasing and renting, house cleaning, moving, and house renovation, to meet your various needs. We aim to help you find the ideal residence in Beijing, enabling you to enjoy the wonderful environment of Beijing that is getting for the Olympic Games. Office: Room 1108, Building 12,Wanda Plaza, 93# Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel:8610-5820 4845 lydia@fdzygw.co

Real Estate Law Services Our experienced real estate attorneys provide quality legal services to help foreign citizens to purchase and sell real properties in China. Tel: (8610) 8523 7766 ext. 125 or 126. Email: realestate@jtnfa. com. Website: www.jtnfa.com

Waveland Realty is a leading residential and commercial property consulting company specializing in providing leasing and sale of superior properties, property management and investment consultation in the Beijing metropolitan area. Waveland Realty is one of the first and the best-known real estate companies in Beijing. Tel: 85805609/10/11 or 13901098016 Fax: 85805612 E-mail: sales@wavelandrealty.com SERVICES - BUSINESS CENTER see more at www.thebeijinger.com Vantone Commercial Center provides tenants a fully serviced office and conference center environment in the heart of both Chaoyang Business District and Financial Street. Our center located on the top floors of Vantone Center Tower D offers you fantastic panoramic views with professionally trained staff to support all your daily business needs. New World Vantone Business Center is ideally situated along the 2nd Ring Rd inside a landmark building. In addition, we have inhouse catering available to offer you the convenience of hosting events without seeking outside vendors. The Center is outfitted with high-end telecommunication, conference audio, video, lighting and office equipment ensuring unsurpassed quality and efficiency. www.VantoneCommercialCenter.com Tel: 010 8804 7200,5905 5905 SERVICES - AIR PURIFIERS see more at www.thebeijinger.com IQAir: Air pollution is a major environmental concern for everyone. The air we breath effects our health and well-being. IQAir has been providing clean air solutions for more than 45 years. With a certified actual efficiency of at least 99.97%, our Health Pro 250 model has received more #1 ratings than any other product on the market. Call today for a free air quality assessment of your home or office. The IQAir Store: Room 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiao Yun Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室 Tel: 010-8447 5800 / 5488 Service Hotline: 400-6501266 www.theiqairstore.com E-mail: info@theiqairstore.com SERVICES - AYI / HOUSEKEEPING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Beijing Ayi housekeeping Service Company: Experienced or trained Ayi are provided for foreign families in Beijing, all Ayi of our company have annual physical checkups and accidental insurance and can be changed by your request if not suitable for you. Call at 64345647, 64345648, or 13601307542 Email: service@bjayi.com Website: www. bjayi.com China Ayi Housekeeping Services is a branch of Shanghai Xun En Home Services, providing the advanced and professional, full time and part time home services: Housekeeping; Baby-sitter; Driver; Chinese & English tutor; Massage; Martial; Arts; Filipino Ayi, etc. Contact us: Tel: 010-65476698; 010-87016095; Mobile: 15201217243. 24 Hours. Email: chinaayi@yahoo.cn; www.chinaayi.com Beijing Sunnyhome Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd Services: Cleaning, Ironing, Cooking, Baby-care. Etc. Tel: 01064333473 www.bjayiservice.com, E-mail: home@bjayiservice.com Add: B523, No.26 Yard, Jiuxianqiao Zhong Lu, Chaoyang District.

EX-PATS Life Group Serving expats and their lifestyle needs. EXPATS Life Group provides - Ayi placement, plus insurances, 24 hour hotline in English - Driver placement - Long and short-term vehicle leasing - Chinese driver’s license and vehicle registra tion, visa services - Mandarin classes Oﬃces in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin. Tel: 6438 1634, 135 0123 7792, ada.han@expatslife.com, www.expatslife.com SERVICES - CARPETS see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Khawachen’s Beijing store is brand new. However their hand-woven carpets made of pure Tibetan highland sheep wool, ornamented with exquisite Tibetan designs and symbolism have been widely acclaimed domestically and internationally since 1994. Enjoy your leisurely shopping at KhawachenPioneer of Tibetan rugs, in the beautiful Chaoyang park. Tel: 5905 6311 E-mall: khawachenrugs@hotmail.com Website: www. innerasiarugs.com 3-2 FA, Solana Park, No.6, Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District. SERVICES - DECORATION/DESIGN see more at www.thebeijinger.com DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope The art of living By studying the relationship between the body and water, we are not only able to help you create your dream bathroom, a space made of water, steam, colors and light, but also bring you the philosophy of living. All you need to do is to subscribe the DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope, and enjoy. 1) 1/F 30 Dongzhong Street, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng Distrct. 8:30-18:30 (010-6416 1485), or 2) 1/F Xin’an Mansion, 200 Zhenning Road, Shanghai. 8:30-18:30 (0216279 3649) www.dcdesign.com.cn 科马 DC Design 1)东城区东直门东中街30号一层(6415 2288); 2)上海市镇宁路200号欣安大厦西峰一层 (0216279 3

Boloni Experience Center As the biggest macro-home provider in China, Boloni has retained famous Italian designer Lino Codato to create an impressive new showroom. Covering 8,000 square meters, it will show the company’s “post minimalism” and European fashion trends. Featuring Kebao and Boloni decoration、along with Tellmach villa decoration for diﬀerent styles of house and apartment. 100 meters north of Easyhome Mall on the North Fourth Ring Road (8489 9001 / 5134 8917) www. boloni.com.cn

DURAVIT Almost 190 years ago Duravit’s history began in Hornberg in the Black Forest in Germany. George Friedrich Horn founded a small factory, initially producing earthenware crockery and giving way to the manufacture of sanitary ceramics at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then Duravit has been solely dedicated to “Living Bathrooms” and today oﬀers complete bathroom solutions with ceramic sanitaryware, bathroom furniture and the recently established Bathtubs + Wellbeing product segment. More information? Please contact Duravit(Chin a)Sanitaryware Co., Ltd - Shanghai Sales Center, Unit A-D,10/F Jiushi Tower,28 Zhongshan Road(S),Shanghai(02163309922) www.duravit.cn

CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES - GENERAL see more at www.thebeijinger.com EX-PATS Life Group Serving expats and their lifestyle needs. EX-PATS Life Group provides - Long and short-term vehicle leasing - Driver placement - Ayi placement, plus insurances, 24 hour hotline in English - Chinese driver’s license and vehicle registration, visa services - Mandarin classes Oﬃces in Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin. Tel: 6438 1634, 135 0123 7792, ada. han@expatslife.com, www.expatslife.com

AAA expatcar www.expatcar.com The #1 solution for enjoyable driving in China New car sales Used car sales Leasing options Car service Driver license Car insurance Contact: sales@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060 Beijing Auto Service Center We are based in the Shunyi Villa district enabling us to quickly provide outstanding car-related services such as: * Car or Van Rental or Leasing * Selling/Buying Cars * Auto Insurance * Much more… Please visit our web site www.ascbj.com to learn more or E-mail us at: yan@ascbj.com. For assistance you can also call: (8610)-5128-0902 or (86) 158-0161-4480. 1st English-version Software center: Supply very very cheap English-version software: MAC Software Series, Windows Software Series, PC Game…, also Repair Computer, Buying Old Computer, outcall service available. Hotline: 13621203167 http://www.tomsit.cn Address: Tom’s Shop, Hairun International Apartment, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District

see more at www.thebeijinger.com CIM is located 50 metres away from Chaoyang Customs Office. CIM can provide a full range of moving, storage, record management and expatriate documentation services. Multilingual and professional staff know what you expect and what makes you happy. Wherever you move, whenever you move, call CIM.Email: info@cimmover.com Web: www.cimmover.com Seven Seas Worldwide If you pay the moving yourself, WE ARE ABSOLUTELY YOUR BEST CHOICE. Within 3m³(=24 large boxes) unbeatable price and safe service quality. More than 20,000 happy customers a year. PLUS: 1 month free storage in China. www.sevenseasworldwide.com. 24h hotline: 400 881 6698. More lovely price, more safety, more flexibility. Asian Express is an expert in international, domestic, local household goods and office moving, storage and full relocation services. We have been servicing Mainland China since 1980, which makes us one of the most experienced moving companies. Call today and get an obligation FREE quotation from our multilingual expat staff. Tel: (010) 8580-1471 Fax: (010) 8580-1475 Email: beijing@aemovers. com.hk. Website: www.aemovers.com.hk

AGS Since 1974, the AGS Group assists clients with their relocation needs, enabling them to move with complete peace of mind. AGS oﬀers a worldwide network of 125 branches ISO 9001:2008 certiﬁed and uses overseas agents, members of the major international organisations of the moving industry (FIDI, IAM.) Tel: 8532 5288 email: sales-beijing@agsfourwinds.com Links Relocations has invested and continues to invest in our core business – moving. We have buying power, global contracts, a great business model & above all else a Friendly approach to moving that makes us the Smart choice for our clients. So wherever you are going – Call, Email or Skype. 010 8447 7496 or beijing@linksrelo.com or skypeID links.relocations

AGS Depuis 1974, le Groupe AGS oﬀre à ses clients toute une gamme de services permettant de déménager en toute sérénité. AGS c’est un réseau mondial de 125 agences certiﬁées ISO 9001:2008 et qui travaille avec des agents membres des grandes organisations internationales de l’industrie (FIDI, IAM ) Tel : 8532 5288 email salesbeijing@agsfourwinds.com SERVICES - HOME APPLIANCES see more at www.thebeijinger.com

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Austen Morris Associates provide independent ﬁnancial advice for expatriates, including children’s education planning, retirement planning, protfolio management and tax eﬃcient investments. Call for an initial consultation. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Ste 2509, Beijing Silver Tower, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 64107030. www. austenmorris.com

DB Schenker is a German freight forwarding company with more than 2,000 offices in more than 130 countries worldwide which provides a wide scope of services. The relocation department professionally handles international, domestic and local household removals around the world door to door. For inquiries and consultations please contact our multilingual staffs: Email: relocations. bjs@dbschenker.com; Tel.: +86 10 8042 0416; Fax: +86 10 8048 0115; web: www.dbschenker. com.cn we make moving enjoyable! Silverway Packing Assistance/Packing Materials Home/Office Moving/Piano Handling Wooden Casing/Long Distance Trucking Air/Sea Freight Forwarding Tel: 010-65485508, Email:beijing@silverway-china.com

SERVICES - BUSINESS

www.alchinabiz.com A & L consulting provides urgent business services: Work permit, Resident permit, Business registration, Market penetration. Call: 8610-51286183 13701381127 13811627864 E-mail: info@alchinabiz.com

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SERVICES - RELOCATION FIRMS

First Choice Car Rental Service Co., Ltd. * Long term leasing for family or business. * Short term leasing for travelling, RMB200-RMB800/day * English-speaking drivers * Airport-Pick up/ drop off. * Sedan (Audi, Passat, Elantra etc.), Van (Buick Gl8, JinBei, Ford, Benz), Bus Tel: 8610-64340778, 13810156525(24 hours) Email: fccars@live.cn Web: www.fccars.cn Welcome joint the expatcar motor Club membership Expatcar saves you from the worry and Expense of breaking down anyplace, anytime. Mechanical first aid Change of flat tire Battery boost Towing& extrication service New car sales Used car sales Long-short term leasing Contact: service@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060

SERVICE - PET CARE

AsiaBS & B.String Professional accountant and Corporation forming 1. Setting-up Hongkong, BVI and other oﬀshore company 2. Setting-up the WFOE, Joint Ventures, Representative Oﬃces in China 3. Opening the bank a/c Tel: 8610 5869 6579 Website: www.AsiaBS.com; www. Stringbc.com E-Mail: info@stringbc.com

ASIAN TIGERS K. C. DAT (CHINA) Ltd. Is an international Relocation management specialist with twelve offices in China. We are ISO9002 and FAIM certified, members of OMNI and FIDI providing us worldwide representation in 1,000+locations. Our client base includes multinational companies, financial institutions and embassies. Tel: (010) 6415 1188 www.AsianTigersGroup.com general. pek@asiantigers-china.com

Smeg's clever combinations of features, technology and style have produced the truly versatile series of Opera Range Cookers. The serious cook can select a beautiful design object to enhance the kitchen, which can reﬂect the skill of its owner by providing excellent culinary results from its wealth of functions and features. Smeg Appliances are constantly in line with the latest design trends. All features, from control knobs to handles, are designed to combine ease of use with innovation and research. These cookers are appealing, practical yet distinctive and styled to enhance the appearance of modern kitchens. All models are easy to use, easy to clean, reliable and manufactured to meet stringent safety and quality standards. EUROIDEA’s showroom:1)Rm 1-003,Tower 2 ,Easy Home,65 Beisihuandonglu,Chaoyang District, Beijing(13401091092),or 2)No.3033,Kai xuanlu,Xuhui District,Shanghai (02154258960). 展厅1)北京市朝阳区北四环居然之家2号厅 1-003(13401091092);2)上海市徐汇区凯旋路 3033号甲(021-54258960).

Lee Pet PetSmart, America’s largest retailer of pet products and services, operates on this side of the globe under the name Lee Pet. Its Chaowai Soho branch is now Beijing’s largest pet store, offering not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming,photography and kennel services. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit 3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 5499) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097 Leepet chain stores’ location: 1. Golden Resources Shopping Mall 4th floor; Suite: 4119 乐宠金源新燕莎MALL店: 北京市海淀区远大路1号金源燕莎购物中心 4层西侧4119 (停车楼4层E28口) 电话: 01088870706 2. Longde Square Shopping Mall Suite: B118,tangli road, Changpin district 龙德广场店: 北京市昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场地下一层B118铺位, 电话: 010-84841916 3. Land gent chateau store #4 building, guangqu road, Chaoyang district. 石韵浩庭店: 北京市朝阳区广渠路33号石韵浩庭04号楼 04底商, 电话: 010-87769602 4. Leepet animal hospital ( 24 hours) #9 Lincui Street, Chaoyang District 乐宠丽派特动物医院: 北京市朝阳区林萃路9号院5-6底商, 电话: 010-58213503 Hotline: English: 138 1029 5757 SERVICE - IMPORT & EXPORT see more at www.thebeijinger.com CTH (Beijing) Import & Export offers professional import export service. • Custom clearance • Import Export agency • Sourcing in China • Air/Sea transportation Tel: (010)67980408 or 15801308466 Email: info@cthtrading.com cth_ lee@hotmail.com www.cthtrading.com SERVICES - PRINTING see more at www.thebeijinger.com 10 YEARS OF HIGH QUALITY Production Printing experience and Marketing Promotion in all fields ranging from corporate adaptation to simple business brochures / pamphlet / leaflet / flyers. Clients include many corporate 500 companies as well as over 10 Five Star Hotels. SERVICES - TRANSLATION/WRITING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Mag Translation has a professional team of translators and interpreters for nearly thirty languages. Services include: Document Translation / Interpretation /Certified Translation (officially recognized stamps) / Business Liaison / Voice Over /Transcription. Quality and Punctuality are conscientiously guaranteed! Contact: magtranslation@gmail. com, 86-10-51663597, 86-13811295972, www. magtranslation.com Beijing MicroMice Translation “Translate to transcend”. As a member of Translators Association of China, MicroMice Translation has a decade experience in offering Beijing expatriates sustainable and professional translation services, including document & website translation, escort, conference and telephone interpreting, and multi-lingual customized solutions. Quick Response & Delivery. Affordable Price & High Quality.Hotline: 1380 1130 910 (7*24); 010-8425-6886 (9:00am6:00pm) www.micromice.com.cn

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Qianmen Carpet Co. One of the city’s most reputable rug merchants sells antique carpets from Tibet, Qinghai, Xingjiang and Inner Mongonlia, as well as reproductions and contemporary creations.

1040 US & CHINA TAX SERVICES Licensed & personalized US and China individual income tax specialists with over 15 years experiences. For tax return preparation and consultation services, please contact us: 1040 Consulting Service Co., Ltd. www.1040-cn.com / contact@1040-cn.com M: 139-1131-4957 / P: (86 10) 5923-1099

Rouge Baiser-Elise The French designer Elise de Saint-Guilhem creates very exclusive collections using beautiful linen and handmade embroideries: bedding, tablecloths, cushions, curtains... Also available in the boutique her collection of children bedding, clothes and nightwear, and tunics and pyjamas for adults. Mon-Sat 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:30am-5pm. (6464 3530) Duravit with a history of almost 200 hundred years, Duravit is a German company that specializes in oﬀering complete bathroom solutions. They stock ceramic sanitary ware, bathroom furniture and also boast a recently established bathtubs and wellbeing product range, Duravit Shanghai Sales Center, Blag B-D, 10/F, Jiushi Tower, 28 Zhongshan Nanlu, Shanghai (021-6330 9922)

US Tax Return Preparation US CPA with more than 15 years of experience preparing US tax returns for expatriates working overseas. Tel.10-8559 1772/ 136 0133 6223. Email: winnie@sinousconsulting.com SERVICES - LANGUAGE TRAINING see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Easy Home Enormous selection of paint, tiles, doors, windows, false ceilings, wallpapers, stone slabs, tiles, wood flooring, carpeting, light fixtures and more. Daily 10.00am9.00pm,1) Golden Resources Outlet, Yuanda Lu, Haidian District, (8887 3558) 2).Yuquanying Outlet, 58 Nansanhuan Xilu, Fengtai District, (8367 9622) 3). Shilihe Outlet, 106 Dayangfang Lu, Shibaili Dian, Chaoyang District, (6730 5322 / 8463 9988) B&Q, This UK-based company stocks around 40000 different products in its Beijing superstore, including flooring, bathroom and kitchen material, doors, windows, paints, hardware, tools, curtains, fabrics, furniture and a fabulous drill section. Mon-Fri 9.00am-9.00pm, Sat-Sun 9.00am-9.30pm 1) Maliandao Store, 10 Maliandaolu, Xuanwu District, (6331 6611); 2) Golden Season Srore,117 xisihuan Beilu, Haidian District, (8846 6611); 3) Jianxiang Store, 200m south of Jianxiangqiao on eastern side of the street, Chaoyang District. (6235 6611); 4) Nine Dragons Store, 1km east of Shuangjiangqiao, Chaoyang District, (8776 8811); SERVICES - IT / COMPUTER

The Bridge School, voted as “the best Chinese language school” by city weekend’s readers’ survey, has a history of 18 years. There are about 100 committed teachers and over 40 contracted companies/embassies. Our own textbooks are published by Beijing Culture and Language University. We are the test centre for HSK and BCT exam and have been broadcasting the column "Chinese Studio" in FM91.5 MHz China radio international. Guangming Hotel: Room0503, 5/F. Tel: 84517 605 Fax: 6468 0287. E-tower: Room903, 9/F.Tel:6506 4409 Fax: 6504 6389. Capital Paradise Club: Tel: 8046 6114 Fax: 8046 1707. E-mail:info@bridgeschoolchina.com www. bridgeschoolchina.com

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Computer and Email Specialists: Call CANDIS for free network security audits. CANDIS specializes in oﬃce network installation with 24/7 Bi Lingual Support. Services include structured cabling, telephone systems, network installation, dedicated broadband and hosting services. Tel: 010-6464 0108 www.candis.com.cn IT is so easy – CenturyTang provide IT Outsourcing Service from ￥300/ month for enterprise, IT Outsourcing include: Server maintenance & troubleshooting; PC maintenance & troubleshooting; Software troubleshooting & update; Printer & Network equipment maintenance; Enterprise level Anti-virus; Weekly/Monthly backup/restore. Contact Eric Wu at 1350 120 8862 or 010-5979 5301. Website: www.100tang.cn

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Cangjie Mandarin School 1. Spoken Chinese, HSK, BCT, YCT, busi ness Chinese 2. Beijing Life Tour and practical Chinese: every weekend 3. Survival class:1000yuan/20lessons from 7:30am-9pm Mon-Sun(1 on 1) Group class: 960yuan/month 4. free chinese culture class and free pronunciation class 5. There are 2 trial lessons with diﬀerent two teachers Tel: 6591-0933 1324-174-0100 Room 703, Heng’an Building South of the Paciﬁc center (D,Tuanjiehu station, Subway line 10)

Since our founding in 1998, the Beijing Mandarin School’ unique spoken Chinese teaching methods have been imitated by many other schools but have not yet be replicated. Beijing Mandarin School obtains a good reputation among foreigners. More than 60 teachers; tailor made textbooks; voted “The Professional Chinese Language School”; also recommended by BBC News by Helen Leavey on Monday, 9 January 2006. We also offer Chinese culture class, Chinese cooking class; paper-cutting class & visa service and apartment rental service. Free Chinese Chit Chat on every Thursday 14:0015:30 or 19:00-20:30, new group classes start on November 8th and 15th, 2010. E-tower: Room 904-905, E-tower, Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District. (数码01大厦9层904室) Tel:6508 1026 Fax:6508 1126 Guangming Hotel: Room 0709, 7/F, Guangming Hotel office building, Liangmaqiao Road No.42, Chaoyang District(光明饭店7层0709室) Tel: 84418391/ 157 1119 5718 beijingmandarinschool@yahoo. com.cn www.beijingmandarinschool.com Logic Chinese Chinese is not the hardest but one of the easiest. Following the logical way to learn Chinese. Private Classes, at your home or office, RMB100/h. lc_info@126.com 010-58697326 www.logichinese.com

The Frontiers School- Makes Chinese Easy Founded in 2003 by a team of dedicated language teachers, we oﬀer full and part time courses as well as programs tailored speciﬁcally to you or your company’s requirements – backed up by after-course support and competitive pricing in Beijing’s most accessible location. Make the right choice for your Chinese Language Journey –choose The Frontiers School (next to Dongzhimen subway station) 3rd Floor, Building 30, Dongzhong St. Dongzhiwai St.

The Pentagram Chinese Language Institute (PCLI) 1. Tailoring made learning plan for VIP. 2. New group class for beginner starts each month. 3. Key account plan for the companies and embassies. 4. Varied cultural activities, convenient traﬃc location and Chinese style classrooms, all this will impress you. 5. Visa service/ free Chinese test and pick-up service Order the courses on www.pentagram-chinese.com will get 5% discount! info@pentagram-chinese.com Tel: +86 10 6500 5755 Room 301, RuiChen International center, No.13, NongZhangGuan South Road, Chaoyang District.

BLCU Chinese Training Courses The Training Center of Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) offers on-campus and online courses for nonChinese speakers. Our courses include Practical Chinese, Commercial Chinese, Bilingual Translation, HSK guidance and VIP course. * 010-82303010/3363 (on-campus); 01082303820-19(online) * www.etraining.org.cn; www.echineseblcu.com; * 133 North Section of Main Building, BLCU, 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing Intensive Chinese course with Gaoli Chinese School Follow our steps, help you realize your purpose! Step1: join in our tailor made class (comprehension +basic HSK prep) (take 4months) Result from step 1: Speak Chinese fluently+ Pass new HSK level 4 Step2: comprehension + HSK prep (take 3 months) Result from step2: Pass new HSK level 5 in both oral and writing tests. Pre university course is available! Please contact us for detailed information of Chinese courses. Address: 2nd floor Block A, Haisheng Group No. 45 Chengfu Rd, Wudaokou Haidian district. Tel: 010-62550017/62635535 Email: gaoli.chinese@gmail.com Web: www. pkcoryo.net Mandarinzone School----Mandarin made easy Group/Private classes are seeking more students Free Trial: 010-6538-0023 Margaret: 135-2168-0097(English) www.mandarinzone.net info@mandarinzone.net Room1208, Tongguang Building (In Sanlitun area; Tuanjiehu Station, Subway Line 10; Nearby Chaoyang Park) Berlitz is for people who are serious about speaking a new language. Join us for a free demonstration ad experience the Berlitz Method of over 131 years. Sign Up now! Add: Suit 801, Sunjoy Mansion, No.6 Ritan Road Contact person: ariana.an@berlitz.com.cn Tel:6593 0478. Website:www.berlitz.com.cn Mandarin Tutor Experienced tutor with a proven track record is committed to delivering high quality tutoring to students of all levels. Able to customize both long-term studying plan and intensive travel, business programs. RMB 80 at flexible schedule and location. Chad Jiang: 136-7113-1173

TailorMade Chinese Center Get concrete results right from the start! •Trained accredited teachers all graduated in Teaching Chinese as Second Language • Practical and eﬃcient methodology • Tailor- made training programs • International management team • Clean & relaxing environment. Private Lessons, Group Lessons, HSK, Online and others... Get a Free Lesson to make your mind up! Beijing CBD Location: 0810, Shangdu Soho, North Tower B, Chaoyangqu, Dongdaqiao Lu 8 hao, 010-5900 5420, www.tailormadechinese.com

Fesco International Teaching Center: Mandarin and Cultural Courses 85618287 85636133 www.fescomandarin. com.cn yxz@fescobusiness.com.cn fss@fescobusiness.com.cn SERVICES - OFFICE LEASING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Regus Business Centre: +86-400-120-1205 www.regus.cn Regus is the world’s leading global provider of innovative workspace solutions, with products/services ranging from fully-equipped offices, virtual offices, meeting rooms/videoconference to business lounges. Regus has 8 centres in Beijing: China Life Tower | China World Trade Centre T3 | Excel Centre | Kerry Centre | Lufthansa Centre | NCI Centre | Pacific Century Place | Zhongguancun Metropolis Tower.

facilities, secretarial and IT support services on-site. 5-star hotel facilities in the vicinity include the Renaissance and Hilton and Beijing International Airport is only a 15-minute drive away. 1701 Millennium Tower, 38 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, Tel: 6410 8588 Website: www.executivecentre.com SERVICES - SERVICED APARTMENTS see more at www.thebeijinger.com

SBC Business Service (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Hotline: +86 10 59231166 Http: www.sbc.com.hk SBC was founded in 1995 as a leading business service and company register agency in Hong Kong. SBC is your best partner in setting up your representative office and in looking for instant office or virtual office services. In Beijing, SBC provides 52 offices to you, with over 2300sqm space. At SBC, our mission is to facilitate you to open the door to the world of maximum possibilities with minimum cost. Top Product: 1. Instant Office, 2. Virtual Office , 3. Conference Service, 4. Registration Support. Add: 11/F, Tower A, Gateway, No. 18 Xiaguangli, North Road, East Third Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing. APBC Offices is a premium boutique serviced office offering a unique mix of cuttingedge design and state-of-the-art technology. Each centre is one of a kind to fit the needs of the discerning business executive who demands the best and is looking to impress that prospective client. apbcOffices is all about the details and experience. Be it meeting space, serviced or virtual office, our professional, bilingual and experienced team of international service standard service will go the extra mile to ensure all your requirements are met. APBC Offices is fast expanding with strategically located serviced offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing and Shanghai. www.apbcoffices.com Tel: 010 5920 8333 Servcorp is recognized as the world’s finest serviced offices and Virtual Office provider. We are located in the prestigious addresses of Beijing surrounded by most of the major 5-star Hotels and shopping malls. Our professional team, state of the art technology and multi-function meeting rooms provide a total business solution and mobility. Oriental Plaza, W2, L6 and E2 L19, East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Tel: 6810-8520 0000; China Central Place, Tower 3, L24, No.77 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District Tel: 68108588 0033 Need an office? World Trade Center will be your best choice in Beijing, located in the mature Lufthansa business circle, surrounded by embassies, right next to airport highway and subway station, providing fully equipped office space and conference room for rent with sensible pricing, flexible lease terms and first class services under the international brand name World Trade Center. http://www.chinawtc.com/clubs/bj.asp juneyoung@chinawtc. com 8610-65906663 CEO SUITE Beijing is your 1-stop business solution center designed to cater for all your business requirements: short term offi ce space rental (hourly, daily, monthly), professional tel-answering & secretarial services, video-conferencing & secretarial services, video-conferencing & meeting facilities, company registration, staff recruitment and offi ce administrative services. CEO SUITE guarantees a team of qualifi ed & resourceful members to ensure a stress- and hassle – free business stay in Beijing. Centrally located in Beijing’s newest Twin Towers, CEO SUITE boasts great view from the 10th fl oor. A direct underground subway system within the Tower ensures a more pleasant journey to work rain or shine! Log on our website www.ecosuite.com for more information. The Executive Center located in the heart of Beijing’s new 3rd embassy district, immediately adjacent to the new US, French and Korean embassies. Facilities include 32 full furnished and equipped offi ces, small meeting room, Boardroom, and a 50 person capacity training facility, video and teleconferencing

Homes for Expats by Expats Home Abroad (www.homeabroad.com.cn) currently owns and operates nearly 70 rental properties in Beijing. Our properties are located in well established communities such as the River Garden, Jia Hao (Gahood) Parkview Tower, & Goldfield International complexes. All of our properties are either newly constructed or completely renovated with smart layouts for greater functionality along with updated facilities built with the highest grade materials. Our aim is to modernize and revitilize the properties you want to be in, in the community you want to be in! St. Regis Residences Beijing, 21 Jian Guo Men Wai Da Jie, STREGIS.COM /Beijing with 70 apartment residences, ranging from one to four bedrooms, the ideally situated fully serviced St. Regis apartments provide residents with unparalleled levels of service and beautiful facilities with numerous benefits including complimentary St. Regis Spa & Club Membership, breakfast buffet at the legendary St. Regis butler service and much more. Tel: 86. 10. 6460 6688 or 13501351113 Oliver Yang for more information. The Westin Beijing, Financial street executive residences 9b financial street, Xi Cheng District Beijing 100032 PRC China Tel: 86 10 6606 8866, Fax: 86 10 6606 8899 website: www.westin.com/beijingfinancial The executive residences offer a combination of studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments. Each apartment is contemporary in design and features the Westin signature products. The residence also provides complimentary high speed Internet and continental breakfast. For more information or to make a reservation please visit www.Westin.com/beijingfinacial or call 86 10 6606 8866 Oakwood Apartments Beijing with 236 residences, offering stylish and contemporary interiors, in studio, One/Two and Three Bedroom floor plans between 58-171 m2, Located within the Ocean Express commercial and residential complex and nestled within landscaped gardens, The floor to ceiling windows afford wide views over the city or garden area and gives each apartment plenty of natural light and space. Major commercial buildings are just moments away. Facilities include coffee corner, 24 hours reception and concierge service and fully equipped fitness center, Tel: 8446 5888 Fax: 8446 7259 SERVICES - OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Villa Lifestyles has been serving the Shanghai and Beijing communities for four years. Our goal is to provide you with quality name brand products backed by impeccable service. We have the widest selection of BBQ’s and accessories, the Mosquito Magnet, trampolines, IQAir Air Puriﬁers and more. Give us a call to see how we can be of service to you. Euro Plaza 4th Floor No.99 Yu Xiang Road, Tianzhu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing 101300 北京市顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场四层 Store: 010-8046 1260; 6457 1922 www. villalifestyles.cn info@villalifestyles.cn

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EQUIPPING FOR BEIJING SHORTCUTS TO AN EASIER LIFE by Kaiser Kuo

his month I thought I’d share some Beijing life hacks – tips, tricks, and indispensable gear that make the city more navigable and even more enjoyable, mitigate those minor aggravations, and may actually prolong life. Some of these I’ve hit upon myself, while others were vouchsafed to me by long-time Beijing expatriates to whom I’ve promised shout-outs that I cannot – for want of space – deliver. You know who you are!

BREATHING Arguably, the air’s gotten better in Beijing in recent years, but still, it’s a good idea to buy some heavy-duty HEPA filtration devices. Yadu makes sturdy ones, available at most major department and appliance stores. Run one for a week, then wash the outer filter in a sink. You’ll be astonished at the amount of crud which otherwise might have ended up in your lungs. And that’s not even the really dangerous smaller stuff, which gets caught by the internal filter. For biking, jogging, or other outdoor activities, wear an air filtration mask. I use a Respro Techno while riding, even when the pollution isn’t heavy, because of the dust and exhaust on the streets. My mask has the added benefit of giving me that Hannibal Lecter look, so that the throngs at Dongzhimen Station scatter before my badass e-bike. The Respro is available for about RMB 400 at some shops in Beijing (mine is from the World Health Store at Soho Shangdu) or via the online cornucopia of consumer goods that is Taobao (see below).

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TRANSPORTATION If you don’t have one, get a bike, or an e-bike. No need for anything fancy: A sturdy Phoenix or Forever is less apt to get stolen than that fancy 18-speed with the aluminum frame, and since there are no hills in Beijing to speak of, who needs more than one gear? E-bikes are inexpensive – you can get a perfectly good one for under RMB 2,000 – and super-convenient. They might not be exercise, but you don’t show up to work or to meetings all sweaty from pedaling. Keep a list of safety- and hygieneconscious drivers in your phone. You’ll want a guy with a comfortable sedan for those weekend trips to the countryside, a guy with a van for bigger groups or bulky things, and even a good bengbeng (motorized trike) driver who lives nearby, for those urgent cross-town trips in traffic jams. CONSUMING Master the Art of Taobao. China’s biggest online marketplace is absolutely incredible. If it’s made in China – and practically everything is, right? – it’s likely you can buy it on Taobao.com. For Western groceries, there’s Jenny Lou’s delivery (www.jennyshop.com.cn). It’s not the world’s greatest user interface, and Lord knows Jenny Lou’s isn’t cheap, but it’s a huge time-saver. Finally, ever yone should note the number of their favorite foot masseuse at a nearby joint; have at least one good tailor who’ll make house calls; and have a ready roster of assorted repairmen – a computer/network guy, a general handyman, and a shoe and other leather goods guy. And let us not forget the greatest life hack of all, however guilt-inducing she may be: your beloved ayi.

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CONNECTING These days it’s easy of course to keep in touch with your friends and family abroad, with Skype, MSN, GTalk and other free Web-based video chat clients. But if you’re from the States and want your friends to pick up the phone and call you like it’s

nothing, try the Vonage Phone Adapter. This inexpensive service gets you a local US number that will ring here in Beijing. You probably already subscribe to a commercial VPN, but if not, then go and do it. As we know only too well, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube and many other sites are all only accessible here using workarounds like proxies. The most hassle-free way to use the Web unimpeded and relatively fast is one of the reliable commercial VPN services like WiTopia, which offer services that work for mobile devices like iPhones and BlackBerries as well. Once you’re over the wall, get on Twitter and follow @BeijingAir, which will tell you hourly whether it’s safe to venture outside without a Hazmat suit. Get yourself an iPad or a Kindle. My daily commute – typically 90 minutes each way, about half of it on subways – is made tolerable by my iPad, which I use for reading books and magazines, watching TV shows, and listening to podcasts or audiobooks. I highly recommend a subscription to Audible.com, which has an impressive selection. You can get through a surprising number of titles just standing waiting at the bank, stuck in traffic, or waiting for people who are late because they’re stuck in traffic. I should also mention some of the must-have apps for expatriates in Beijing. Try the Pleco dictionary for iPhone or WindowsMobile. Version 2.2 for iPhone even has optical character recognition, so you can snap an unfamiliar character with your camera and the dictionary will tell you what it is. To practice your characters, get the Popup Chinese app, ChineseWrtr. The Beijing Taxi Guide for iPhone is also very useful even if you speak reasonably good Chinese. Search for the name of a place in English or Chinese, and then show the resulting text to your cabbie. Its database of places is impressive.