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So, after 40 issues and more than three years at the magazine, it’s time for me to pack away the very best Beijing my editor’s pen and bid farewell to That’s Beijing. It has been a gratifying, fascinating and, at times, utterly surreal journey. parties, openings, In truth, my job has always been an easy one. China is bursting with stories waiting to be told. Pursuing them has taken me to bodybuilding competitions in Shanghai, ghost cities outside Tianjin and a cruise ship on the Bohai Sea, but the most captivating tales have shows and talks all always unfolded here in Beijing. I hope that during my time at the magazine – as Editor-in- month, alongside This month’s cover story feels like an appropriate one to end my editorship on. Having dedicatedChief and beforemany column– we’ve inchesbeen able to the to producerestructuring a magazine of the regionbefitting – the of this creation great ofcity. a Seventh free meals, drinks, Ring Road (October 2014), the new CBD being built in Tongzhou district (October 2015) and the announcement of a Shenzhen-style economic zone in Hebei (last month) – it’s now time to see what changes are happening closer to home. discounts and prizes.

Great Bricking of 2017), and I considered it our duty to explore the public renovations in All you have to do moreWe depth.are in theNot midst only is of this a huge, a local citywide issue that gentrification many of us drive feel passionately (or as it’s known about to – many, it's also the one that is profoundly important to the future of our city. Like so many things in Beijing, is scan the QR code report on page 42. theFinally, matter I’d is likemore to complex put on record than it how first privileged seems, and I feel you to can have read worked Noelle with Mateer’s so many excellent tal- below, follow us on ented writers, editors, designers and photographers in putting together this magazine each month. I leave you in their very capable hands. WeChat and keep an eye out for your chance to win. You'll get some other great stuff on your phone too.

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7 TALES OF THE CITY Meet the artist who walked around the Sixth Ring 10 MAD REN Understanding China’s booming advertising industry 15 SLANG OUT This month: A new word for China’s social hierarchy 7

16 LIFE & STYLE 21 LOOKING FLY The 80s called – they want their aviators back 26 INTERIORS Behind the design of Beijing’s freshest arts school 28 BOY OH BUOYANT 21 So, sensory deprivation is now called ‘floating therapy’

30 ARTS

34 NUMBERS GAME Catching up with Chinese rock legends P.K.14 38 THE JURY’S IN China’s biggest new albums get the review treatment 39 SOULJA OF MISFORTUNE We get stood up by US rapper Soulja Boy 34

52 EAT & DRINK 56 CHINESE BURGERS Because who really comes to Beijing for Western ones? 59 HOME AND MALAY Nyonya Kitchen opens new Guomao branch 61 SILENCE IS GOLDEN 59 A new cafe for the deaf and hearing impaired

4 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM 22 THE WORLD, SEEN FROM CHINA The country’s best entries in this year’s Sony World Photography Awards

42 ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL What’s behind the urban renovations sweeping Beijing?

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THE AGE OF ADS How effective is Chinese advertising? p10

Tai Chi vs MMA A Rad Hotel Chinese Urban Dictionary p8 p14 p15 TALES OF THE CITY

ARTIST WALKS SIXTH RING TO MAP BEIJING words by Dominique Wong images by Gareth Wood

Above: A detail from Wood’s ‘London Town’ Left: The Sixth Ring Road

How do you see Beijing? In shades of gray he passed each day. It was, he says, “more so I can’t guarantee a map of knowledge and concrete and red bricks, perhaps? Well, for about the journey.” expertise. There will be historical references British artist Gareth Wood, Beijing is all black And although it was a solo journey, the art- but I can’t have that level of understanding of and white. (Or will be, at least.) ist was never completely alone. He created the place – and I don’t claim to. I want people The London native, who goes by the pen a WeChat group called ‘Walk in Progress,’ to look at it and say ‘that is a contemporary name Fuller, spent a week walking Beijing’s whose members followed his expedition and picture of Beijing.’” entire Sixth Ring Road in April. He was con- shared tips. There were also others on the Wood is prepared for a task of this scale, ducting research for an upcoming artwork – a road, although they were “just walking to having already completed similar maps black and white map of Beijing. But this isn’t work using their feet – it was a popular mode of London and Bristol. The former, titled a map in the traditional sense. of transport.” ‘London Town,’ (detail pictured above) took Wood specializes in a form of map-drawing Beginning early in the morning and march- a whopping 10 years to complete, and was that relies more on experience – illustrated ing well into the night, Wood concedes the acquired by The British Library. During our through symbolic imagery – than topography. open road hike was “quite dangerous.” At one chat, Wood seems optimistic that his Beijing Although Wood doesn’t like the term, he de- point he fell into a deep drain and twisted his print will take considerably less time. scribes it to us as a form of ‘psycheography’ ankle. Often the paths, which he tracked on “I could be here for up to two years, or the – “Geography based on emotions, the mind Google Maps, would simply end, leaving him work could be completed before Christmas. and psychology, basically the way a place af- staring at bare riverbeds and unbuilt bridges. It just depends on how I feel, how the work fects you.” He walked through stretches of empty high- develops and how my experience of the city The maps’ monochromatic color schemes unfolds.” produce surprisingly vivid and detailed de- hearing a car-horn that wouldn’t stop beep- For now, Wood is enjoying painting at his ing,rises, it whichwasn’t “felt until like Wood a film-set.” came closer And afterthat base in Tongzhou district during the morning and somber references, inviting observers he realized a man had fallen asleep on the and exploring the city by day. Wood admits to topictions. interpret Wood symbols fills his as pieces they please. with cheeky And the wheel. having a “crush” on the city. In addition to his When we meet Wood a few weeks after the cartographical print of Beijing, he hopes to step. To paint a city, you have to know it – walk, he’s barely sketched the outline of his complete various other works and eventually bordersSixth Ring and Road all. walk was the necessary first map. hold an exhibition. “[The walk] allowed me to understand the “Beijing is a megacity, so the scale and size “My methodology takes double the time. perimeter of my piece, because tradition- [means] I’m having to do a lot more precon- I don’t want to draw the middle of Beijing ally [the Sixth Ring Road] is the holding,” he ceiving,” he explains. But what can we expect without getting a feel for it, but I don’t want explains. to live in the middle of [it], because that isn’t The four-lane Sixth Ring Road is approxi- a new resident of the city (he recently arrived the city – the city spreads so far out.” mately 220 kilometers long, though Wood herewhen with it’s finished? support from Aware the of Palm his limitations Tree Gallery as wasn’t counting steps. He was more con- in London), Wood says: For more information visit www.fullermaps.com or cerned about the people, scenes and industry “I’ll be drawing stories of various things, add the WeChat ID: fullersart

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GENERATION GAP What do you think about the tai chi master who lost to an MMA fighter in 20 seconds? We meet Jiu, 71, and Zhu, 19, outside Beijing University of Technology.

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An abandoned van plastered with advertisements sits outside Dalianpo subway station.

“I saw the video. The tai chi master was de- feated very quickly. I think tai chi and MMA are very different sports and don’t have anything in common. Tai chi is exercise for the body, and should be practiced for this

challenged whom but if it was the tai chi reason, not for fighting. I don’t know who can’t be right in the head. The match-up was inappropriate”master who challenged – Jiu. the MMA fighter, he

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Fan Yusu is a Beijing migrant worker whose moving essay about her life’s tribulations, titled ‘I am Fan Yusu,’ went “I’m not familiar with the video but I think viral on Chinese social media in late tai chi will remain popular because it’s April. The 44-year-old domestic work- rooted in China’s history and tradition. er’s simple yet powerful story touched While it may not be a very strenuous form upon themes of rural life and the pa- of exercise, a lot of people prefer the light- triarchal social system. Fan moved to ness of action. So, even though the tai chi Beijing from a village in Hubei and is an master lost, tai chi won’t be overthrown avid reader and writer, despite leaving as an exercise of choice for many Chinese school at the age of 12. Following her people” – Zhu. overnight literary stardom, Fan gave As told to Dominique Wong countless interviews, though she’s reportedly gone into hiding since.

8 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM EDITED BY DOMINIQUE WONG / bjeditor@ urbanatomy.com

Beijing Darude Sandstorm vs ‘Sandstorm’ Origin Gobi Desert Finland A facial recognition system was installed in a female dormitory at Beijing Normal University in an attempt to prevent non-residents Date of release from accessing the building, reports The Daily Telegraph. Students May 4, 2017 Oct 26, 1999 wishing to enter must give their names, swipe their ID cards and Chart performance then have their faces scanned. If successful, the machine says “Welcome home,” and a door to the building opens automatically. AQI of 905 AKA “off the charts” No. 1 single in Norway and Canada Review “Depressing” and “crazy” “Honest, pure and strong” – Twitter – The Verge Legacy When students leave the building, the machine says: “Be pretty.” Sore throats and a bad cough; Cult status as an Internet favorite the foundations of lung disease and butt of all trance jokes

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Chinese brands are spending unprecedented amounts of money on advertising. But, asks Dominique Wong, are consumers buying it?

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“MISTER BROW: BEST EYEBROW SHAPING! COME INSIDE “We need to respect what works NOW!!” The sound of an eyebrow salon aurally assaulting passersby is heard daily in Sanlitun. here and limit comparisons to what One of the more basic – and pervasive – forms of advertising in China, the speaker-shout is unrelenting. And if it’s not works in the West. China’s history disembodied voices, it’s voices screaming from televisions

and heritage play a strong role in inside taxis and buses. Or posters plastered across bus stops andinside subway and outside stations, elevators, and inside or imagessubway flickering cars themselves. on screens communication” And don’t forget the mobile phone pop-ups. Put simply, advertising is everywhere in China and it’s un- likely to let up anytime soon. While spending on advertising is set to fall globally, forecasts predict that total media ex- penditures in China will grow 7.8 percent to RMB581 billion this year, according to a recent report by media investment company GroupM. In the US meanwhile, the growth rate for ad sales in 2017 was predicted to slow to 1.8 percent, reported CNBC last year. People in China are thirsty for information, says corporate marketing consultant Roohi Hamlani. Having worked in the Middle East, Africa, North America and, most recently, China, Hamlani sees the market here as, “highly advanced, in some respects. Marketing and advertising appears fast- paced; content is abundant.” The way such content is presented can overwhelm, Hamlani admits. “[The] aesthetic can feel relatively ‘busy’

pace [of] the country’s development and need for having theand latest basic,” information she says. “However, in a rapidly I interpret changing it environment.”as reflecting the But, ubiquity aside, is the advertising effective? Two advertisements went viral in China last year for very different reasons. One, an ad for Chinese detergent brand Qiaobi, depicted a black man who transformed into a pale- skinned Chinese man after being ‘washed.’ The other, an ad by Japanese skincare brand SK-II, tackled the social issue and stigma of being a ‘left-over woman’ (a derogatory term that generally refers to an unmarried woman over the age of 27). Commenters on Weibo expressed their horror at the racist Qiaobi ad and accused the Chinese company of pla- giarizing an earlier Italian ad, which also used the ‘black- turns-white’ trope. Meanwhile, the ‘left-over women’ ad was praised for its sensitivity and watched over 10 million times within ten days of its premiere, according to Chinese news blog What’s On Weibo. The contrast couldn’t be clearer: The latter, a conversation-starter, the former a brand-killer. (Qiaobi took down

for causing offence.) theSK-II’s commercial video, partand apologizedof its worldwide via its ‘Change official WeiboDestiny’ account campaign, was an exceptional hit, unique in its astute use of social messaging. But more often than not, brands in China rely on a few tried-and-tested strategies, such as celebrity endorsements, patriotism and cultural traditions. For example, racism crosses a clear line for most observers, yet Qiaobi was, in its own (racist) way, simply reiterat- ing a commonly accepted beauty ideal in China. That is: Pale skin is best. Cultural differences must be navigated carefully, says Hamlani: “We need to respect what works here and limit comparisons to what works in the West. My impres- sion is that China’s history and heritage will continue to play a strong role in communication.” Not everyone in the industry is content with the state of advertising in China. Over tea one evening, former ad

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| FEATURE [brand].” you, itmakes theaudiencefeel like you’re awell-known you have theresources andmoney to have TFBoys endorse Chinese brand. People questionChina-made brands, butif between thebrand andconsumer, Zhusays. “Chando isa boys promoting aface ‘brightening’ cream). cosmetics brand Chando (whose current campaignseesthe teenage boyband TFBoys are spokesmen for theChinese endorser –LuHan endorsesmake-up brand L’Oreal, while ing for cosmeticbrands. Pop idol–andprolific celebrity hardcore KFC-lover? Crest toothpaste? IsChinese singer Xue ‘Joker’ Zhiqiana ment hasn’t DoesAngelababy hadmucheffect. really use tisements splashedaround thecitysuggestsamend endorsement fees confiscated andpenaltiesimposed. ally Thoseflauntingtheregulations usedit. riskhaving their only recommend aproduct orserviceifthey have person Now,lebrity endorsement. anadvertising spokesperson can was amendedin2015to includetighter regulations once increase theriskofheartdisease. endorsed, Qumei,was found to containachemicalthatcan and Fan Bingbing were leftred-faced after adietpillthey sanitary padsdrew particularridicule.Andactors GongLi varies. MalesingerJiro Wang’s promotion ofFreemore or instantnoodles,usesthegimmick–though feedback Seemingly every secondad,whether it’sfor asmartphone is rather stale. make iteasierfor consumersto make choices.Yet therecipe of information, andcelebrityendorsement issupposedto + product =ad.Customers face anoverwhelming amount Chinese ads.Many brands rely ontheformula: celebrity cated to sharing themonline).Thesamecannotbesaidfor their own following inChina (Weibo accountsare dedi ly] buthere it’sdifficult.” studios work withfamous international companies[direct famous agency–we can’t getthejobdirectly. SomeJapanese studio] serves somebigcompaniesbutit’salways through a cause they have interesting ideas,atleast,” shesays. “[My “Japan, Korea andeven Thailandare doingabetter jobbe between theindustryinChina andotherAsianmarkets. they have to getitright away.” ple care mostaboutisprice andavailability. Ifthey want it, sumer market, it’sthesame,” Zhu counters. “Thethingpeo everywhere? thetic.” very rare thatyou findaclientwho cares aboutart andaes this tomorrow, don’t becreative,’" Zhulaments.“It’svery, companies are sensitive to price andtime.It’slike: ‘Give me want.’ wants andwhat theclientagrees on,justfollow what they “I’m often told by [PR]agencies:‘Thisiswhat theclient express theirfrustration withChina’s advertising scene. producer Zhu Xing*andaddesignstudioowner MaYun* Celebrity endorsementsare usedto establishtrust And, despite thechangeinregulations, menare stillfront A quicklookatthecountlesscelebrityendorsed adver In light oftheseembarrassments, China’s Advertising Law Celebrity endorsementinChina isafree-for-all. Thai adsare often narrative-heavy andhave garnered Studio owner Maagrees, highlighting thedifferences “I thinkit’saChina issue,becauseifyou lookatthecon But aren’t priceandtimesensitivities industryconcerns “Marketing departments,PRagenciesandadvertising The creativity problem isaninstitutionalone,Zhusays. ------art and aesthetic” and art you find a clientabout whocares and time. It’s that rare very, very companies price to sensitive are PR and agencies advertising departments, “Marketing

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Negative opinion towards domestic brands forces companies to reevaluate their image – something that even the government and state media support. In April, China’s State Council named May 10 ‘Chinese Brands Day.’ (According to industry commentators, this was due to a speech made by Xi Jinping in 2014, where he called for Chinese ‘products’ to advance to ‘brands.’) And on World Consumer Rights Day, March 15, CCTV hosts a special annual show, criticizing brands for their ‘misleading’ advertisements. Past ‘name and shames’ have included Muji, Nike and Apple. According to Hamlani: “Consumers are getting harder on brands and companies, especially when it comes to doing the right thing.” Yet, cynical viewers are quick to point out that the gala appears to mainly target international brands – coincidence or conspiracy? After all, there’s money to be made – and Chinese brands want a piece of it. A report by the Boston Consulting Group states that China’s consumer economy is expected to increase by around half, to USD6 trillion by 2020. The ad battle is increasingly being fought in digital arenas. China’s online advertising market reached almost RMB300 billion in 2016, making up 68 percent of the coun- of-home, print and radio). For comparison, only a quarter of advertisingtry’s five key expenditure advertising wentmedia towards revenues TV (digital, spots, according TV, out- to China Internet Watch. This bodes well for advertisers in China, as Hamlani notes: “Technology in China is highly progressive and makes what’s available and the speed of it feel light-years ahead in comparison [to the West]. WeChat, Taobao and Weibo are far more advanced. And this means marketing and advertising here have to keep up too.” “Keeping up” includes shifting expenditure from purely advertising to marketing and PR, according to Shanghai PHOTO BY VICTOR LIU PR agency Reuter Communications’ director Chloe Reuter. “[Brands] must transform themselves to stay connected to their socially savvy audiences,” the Shanghai-based mar- keter says. The key, Reuter says, is having an integrated marketing strategy. “You need to be working with media and social message – with the end game to be driving commerce.” influencers,Essential asand marketing creating compellingand PR may content be, advertising to amplify re -your mains a necessary part of business. Just ask smartphone maker Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun who once infamously declared, “we don’t waste our money on advertising” – before spending millions on advertising the Xiaomi 6 phone following a 36 percent decrease in sales last year. Posters line the city declaring that the Xiaomi 6’s camera zoom “takes the most beautiful photos.” The company spent RMB1.4 million sponsoring the popular TV show U Can U Bibi. Multiple celebrities now endorse the brand. The company’s efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Even video producer Zhu is effusive: “A few days ago I saw a new ad for the next gen Xiaomi phone and thought it was nice. It’s a video commercial, so there’s a lot of sound. The screen is blank and then you hear the [sound of the] ocean. “...And then you see the phone.”

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CONRAD HOTEL, HUJIALOU The Building Conrad Hotel on Beijing’s East Third Ring Road is a striking sight, which is no easy feat, considering its famous neighbors that stretch out from the CBD. Completed in 2013, the 106-meter-high hotel stands out thanks to its undulating form and hole-patterned facade. Designers MAD Architects Urban planning guidelines wanted the structure to represent a type of “living architecture,” like an forbid the construction of organism growing out of the ground. Indeed, there is a flesh-like element “bizarre” and “odd-shaped” to the design, which has been described by MAD as looking like a “neural buildings that are devoid of character network.” The exterior’s holes appear as if they’re melting – an arresting, or cultural heritage. Here, we gather or, if you have trypophobia (a fear of irregular patterns or clustered holes), opinions on some of the unusual anxiety-inducing characteristic. architecture that remains, from both a designer’s and layman’s viewpoint. The Residents’ View We meet security guard Wei stationed near the outside of the hotel. He tells us: “From the ground, looking at the exterior, I think it looks good. I’m not from Beijing, so I’m not used to this kind of architecture and I think it’s quite special.” Passerby Chen also thinks the hotel looks “very good.” Less impressed is Li, who is waiting for a bus a little further down the road; she bluntly describes it as “rather ordinary looking.” The Architect’s View BiiM Design’s director Hu Shan Chun says: “MAD Architects designed a building of the future, which since its completion has become a landmark of Beijing. Its shape follows a general grid design but also uses a gradient effect, which gives the structure its cell tissue appearance. This type of pattern shows the transition between modern architecture and the architecture of the future, and illustrates the contrast between what is malleable and fixed.” Hu explains that “the building’s flexible appearance allows it to absorb into its surroundings and become a part of the fabric of the city.” DW

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When struggling with overpopulation, you need to divide people into subgroups to keep order. India has the caste system, and China has its own social hierarchy – bishilian. Literally meaning ‘chain of despises,’ bishilian is like a totem pole where those at the top despise those one notch below. They, in turn, get to despise those one notch below them, and so on. There is such a chain for every aspect of life. The bishilian of birthplace dictates: Those who were born in the metropolises of Beijing or Shanghai get to despise those born in provincial capitals, who get to despise those born in small cities. And then the countryside. Those who were born into wealthy families get to despise those from working class families and then poor families. Those who drive German whips despise those driving Japanese cars and then Korean and then Chinese cars. Those who live in houses despise those in apartments then those in rented apartments. The bishilian of college majors goes: Finance, medicine, other sciences, economics, sociology and history. The bishilian Bishilian / bǐshìliàn / 鄙视链 n. lit. the chain of despises bishilian of coffee appreciation goes: of independent film appreciation coffee goes: shops, obscure Costa coffee,foreign Starbucks films, What are you reading? andFrench Nescafe cinema, (and Japanese they’re cinema,all beneath Hong cold Kong brew). films The and bishilian Hollywood of cell at phonethe bottom. ownership The is: iPhone, Samsung, other international brands, Smartisan, Xiaomi and then Huawei. And the of music appreciation goes: minimal, techno, trance, house and then Shakespeare. I’m a fan coz I went to bishilian school in the UK hip-hop. Let’s face it. We don’t have personalities. So-called personality is simply a basket

I’m reading Thomas Piketty coz I studied rejoice in the fact that we are now better than those wearing Banana Republic. Self- economics at Cambridge improvement,of goods and services ya know? we consume to define us. When we wear Tory Burch, we Without bishilian, we would be completely lost; where would we be in the social strat- I recognize that you are one notch higher on the bishilian one another? It’d be complete chaos and the time-space continuum would cease to exist. ification?We can’t How have would that. we So relateplease to purchase each other? things How and could consume we interact culture with commensurate and address Good with your place on the social totem pole so we can all live in peace and harmony. Mia Li

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Hopper Dior Teams Up with Angelababy

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MADE IN CHINA

Off_Current New online shop Off_Current is a hipster haven. Carrying a curated list of products by cult and indie design labels from around the world, the shop has purses and bags by Baggu (from RMB90), sunglasses by Local Supply and Illesteva (from RMB550), and magazines like Wired, Monocle and Paper. The delivery time is generally faster than ordering directly from the brands’ online platforms. Shipping to most cities in mainland China generally takes two to three business days (free delivery for orders above RMB500), though they currently only accept pay- ment through Alipay and WeChat.

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F45 TRAINING MUSCLE DOG SPACE CYCLE F45 is Australia’s fastest-growing franchise New Dongdaqiao gym Muscle Dog is big Beijing’s most out-of-this-world cycling and aggressive, sure. But its psychedelic studio, Space Cycle, has opened a new branch craze to arrive in Beijing. Centered around IMAX-size spinning screen and wide range in Beijing’s most out-of-this-world shopping high-intensity– and the the latest 45-minute international workouts, fitness the of classes, including popular Les Mills Body mall, the new China World Mall. It’s a match circuit sessions are aided by TV screens that Combat and Martial, help it stand out in made in heaven – because while you still can, demonstrate how to perform each exercise. Beijing’s (over-saturated) gym scene. Cyclists of course, take a spin class while staring into There’s plenty of up-tempo EDM and high- are taken on quite the ride via a 270-degree LED screens playing whacked-out screen – the only one of its kind in China, animations, you can now also take a spin encouraging and allow you to take things at we’re told – in a workout program called ‘The class while staring out the window over yourfiving, own but pace.the session Expect coaches to leave are extremely very Trip.’ Muscle Dog merch is even available to Guomao. Either way, expect some top-notch sweaty. purchase on site. motivation to get in shape.

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Chinese photographers excelled in this year’s Sony World Photography Awards. Here are our selection of photos by Chinese winners and runners-up.

‘space&city’ by Dong Ni Winner (Architecture)

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‘Taking Photo’ by Ge Wang 2nd Place (National Award)

‘Illusion’ by Gao Peng 3rd Place (Conceptual)

'Left-behind Children'3rd Place by Chen(Portraiture) Renshi

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‘Sunned Tea’ by Lu Fangjing 3rd Place (National Award)

‘I Want to Have2nd Place an Ordinary (Contemporary Life’ by Song Issues) Li

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Winner (Sport)

‘The Twins’ Gymnastics Dream’ by Peng Yuan

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2017 | 25 LIFE & STYLE | INTERIORS A CLASS OF ITS OWN The Design Behind Sanlitun’s Newest Arts School words by Oscar Holland, images by Xia Zhi

Project name Poly WeDo Education Institution Location Yongli International Plaza, Sanlitun Building area 1,300sqm Design company Arch Studio Architects Han Wenqiang, Wang Ying and Li Yuntao The brief Arch Studio was tasked with designing a new teaching space for the education company Poly WeDo. Located in Sanlitun, the new center focuses on arts and music education, so the owners wanted the environment to encourage free thinking and creative teaching.

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Music classrooms are soundproofed with layers of glass, wood and aluminum plating.

Bamboo plants and other greenery soften the design’s harder edges, giving the indoor space an outdoor feel.

Many of the original concrete walls were Classrooms are based on an idea the design- removed to create more open spaces, ers describe as an “indoor village,” featuring a connecting classrooms with public areas. variety of textures and shapes Keeping the original ceiling in the theater, designers added sound-absorbing wood panels for acoustic purposes.

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WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT Lie Back, Relax and Don’t Let the Existential Dread Set In by Oscar Holland

I wouldn’t describe myself as claustrophobic. LA Times article ‘7 mind.” Broadly, this means that we’re easily But the idea of lying in a dark, soundproof Reasons Why You're About to Fall in Love distracted by our thoughts – we worry about Withtherapy’ Floating.’ you’ll findCalifornia? the Health trend? the future, we regret the past. Epsom salt doesn’t particularly appeal. Numbered listicle? You had me at “take off Just lie back and relax, I tell myself. Pretend tankNonetheless, filled with waterhere I andam in 450 the kilograms back of a of your clothes and lie silently in a dark womb- you’re in space, I tell myself. A chance to shopping mall, alone with a glowing egg that pod.” escape the rigors of producing a magazine, I looks like it might digest my naked human This has all undergone a makeover since tell myself. form and return me to the primordial soup. the 1950s, when such tanks were used in The AWA staff recommended that I count (And no, that’s not me in the picture above.) psychological testing. ‘Sensory deprivation’ backwards from 100. I give it a shot, but by the low 80s my inner voice is crying for spend 45 minutes lying inside it. The folks at attention. Why is my Chinese still so bad? Why AWAThis Health is a floating claim that tank. doing And soI am can about reduce to moreis now appealing. called ‘floating therapy.’ And ‘isolation am I still hungry? What if I’ve led a morally the following: stress, cortisol levels, blood tanks’Fittingly, have mybecome private ‘floating room istanks.’ lowly-lit Much and ambiguous existence, and this is my eternal pressure and the occurrence of migraines and purgatory, forever floating between heaven insomnia. chimes. The egg sits in the middle, pulsating and hell while trying to avoid getting salt in Make what you want of such lofty infilled warm with tones the soothingof red and sound purple. of wind-I lower my eyes? Can you drown in the Dead Sea? myself into its lukewarm waters, pull the lid It is a trance of some description. A deprivation are poorly evidenced and have shut and, once comfortable, hit the lights. cacophonous trance of distracting thoughts littleclaims. support The purported from scientists. benefits But of givensensory Some people sleep, I’m told. Some meditate and existential dread. or enter a trance-like state. Others just enjoy But what’s this? My inner narrator has the feeling of weightlessness. But I’m more actually talked itself to sleep, and the 45 um,that theAWA laws also of says buoyancy), that its floatingthey’re probablytanks of a can-only-sleep-in-a-bed kind of guy, a minutes are over much sooner than I’d benefit from “zero-gravity” (as opposed to, expected. Now I just have to work out community. words, I am the opposite of mindful (so, whether that’s a good thing or not. notAnyway, looking it’s to trendywin over now. the Athletes, scientific mindless?).finds-meditation-boring kind of guy. In other celebrities and other advocates of new-age A recent study into journalists’ mental Sessions from RMB688; Daily, 10am-10pm; 411, 4/F, living have embraced the healing power of resilience found that we score badly on The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路9 a behavior described as “silencing the 号世贸天阶4层411号 (137 1618 2745) incredibly salty baths. If you Google ‘floating

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FOLLOW YOUR ART Our guide to this month's best exhibitions, p40

P. K . 14 Math Rock Soulja Boy p34 p36 p39 DRUMROLL - - 31 -

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM try for the wrong reasons. Working with like- Working reasons. the wrong try for enjoy to way the only minded people is really working. Sat Jun 24, 10pm-late; Price TBC; Dada (see Listings Aunt Jessica, which I thought was a really stu a really was I thought Jessica, which Aunt Aunt pid name. It’s another Beatles reference. and with a rapper Jessica became a group change to up, I had broke we so when singer... under. the name I perform the by a song remixed you Last year there Are Erik Satie. classical composer or genres musicians other unexpected any remix? to like that you’d of classical and jazz, but I’ve a ton to I listen before. a jazz record remixed actually never chal be a lot of fun but also really That would since jazz is lenging, depending on the track, and riffing off a so much about improvisation I’m a huge Billie Holiday progression. chord something remix to wanted always so I’ve fan, of hers. that you What’s of advice piece the one you when you had told wish someone the music industry? in started with people who I think working Honestly, is one of the for and care trust like, really you so many are most important things. There opinion, in the indus in my are, people who for details) - rage was huge. That was my first taste of that first taste my huge. That was was rage I moved with it after in touch scene. I kept When grime and dubstep Philly. back to I really when was – that garage from emerged was in the sounds energy it.got into The raw inspiring. and Philadelphia born West you So were spend you did where if so… And raised? (Sorry.) days? most of your [laughs]. No, actually Prince That’s the Fresh which born in a city called Allentown I was and north of Philly. City of New York is west college. 18 for I was when Philly to I moved in lived have in London, then I spent a year since then. Philly called places are there that know Did you Virginia, Oregon, York, New in Starkey been you Florida? Have and North Dakota of them? any to about of them and known any not been to I’ve at through driven I’ve Maybe it [laughs]. the Beatles, enjoyed always some point. I’ve Starkey. name is Richard real and Ringo’s good, and went sounded Starkey I thought as that, producing with it. I started Before You seem to have been influenced by UK – by influenced been have seem to You you Have – sounds. London and especially a lot of time there? spent ga school in London in 2001 when to I went - -

success. ever be a complete breakout mainstream mainstream breakout be a complete ever grown and expanded, but I don’t think it will think it will but I don’t and expanded, grown approach to live performance. It’s definitely It’s definitely performance. live to approach because of the accents, the slang and the because of the accents, the slang and the or experimental music crowds. It’s mainly It’s mainly music crowds. experimental or for grime to really take off beyond college college off beyond take really grime to for the cities in the US – which is what’s needed needed is what’s the cities in the US – which US, I think. It’s really difficult to permeate permeate difficult to US, I think. It’s really Grime will always be a niche thing in the be a niche thing in the Grime will always opinion hasn’t really changed over the years. the years. changed over really opinion hasn’t People always ask me about this, and my ask me about this, and my always People grime would win over the US. Has it over win grime would there? over fulfilled its promise Yes! I play a lot of grime in my sets, and al in my a lot of grime I play Yes! which in billed as the year was Last year Grime’ tour? in. mixed baseline was or trap did you only play grime on your recent ‘All ‘All recent your on grime play only did you grime. So no hip-hop, only sets to my stricted This may sound like a stupid question, but a stupid question, like sound This may I re Grime’ shows, the ‘All But for have. ways set at Dada. We caught up with him ahead of this month’s up with him ahead of this month’s caught We emerge from the late-2000s dubstep wave. wave. dubstep the late-2000s from emerge one of the most innovative producers to to producers one of the most innovative long-time Philadelphia resident Starkey is Starkey long-time Philadelphia resident Pioneer of his own genre (‘street bass’), (‘street genre Pioneer of his own interview by Oscar Holland by interview London Philadelphia, by Way of STARKEY COLLAGE

WHAT’S NEW Bruce Lee on the Big Screen (Again)

biopic will begin this summer. With Shooting for a new “official” Bruce Lee Chinese investors, Little Dragon will depictfinancial the backing martial from arts legend’sa number forma of - tive years in 1950s Hong Kong. The

by Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee, a vo- calfilm critic will beof previousco-scripted depictions and produced of her

Kapur – the man behind Oscar- nominatedfather’s life. biopics Indian Elizabethfilmmaker (1998) Shekhar and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) – will be on directing duties.

Indian Feminist Film Hao

Becomes Major Hit in Chuan, Born in China is a nature documen- taryDirected chronicling by celebrated the trials filmmaker and tribulations Lu China of three animals native to China: a snow leopard, a golden snub-nosed monkey Based on the inspiring true story of a female and a giant panda. A domestic hit when Indian wrestler who won a gold medal at the it was released last August, Born in China Commonwealth Games, Dangal has become has found international success with its American release (complete with English narration by John Krasinski of The Office). singlethe highest-grossing day, going on to Indian take more film in at China. the box It topped the New Releases chart in the US The film madeGuardians over RMB100 of the Galaxy million Vol. in 2a. during its opening weekend, and has now Starring superstar Indian actor Aamir Khan, grossed over USD20 million. Dangaloffice than tells the story of a former pro wrestler who encourages his two daughters to defy traditional gender roles, training them to follow in his footsteps. The movie was Bu Hao Massachusetts cartoonist Jayme Gordon will International Film Festival. It secured a spend the next two years in prison after he nationwidefirst screened release in China after at getting this year’s a positive Beijing fraudulently claimed to be the original crea- response from festival-goers. Dangal, which tor of Kung Fu Panda. After seeing an early translates to ‘wrestling’ in Hindi, has also received wide acclaim outside China, and drawings for one of his own comics, Panda is currently the second-highest-grossing Powertrailer for the 2008 film, Gordon altered Three years later, he sued DreamWorks for copyright, to resembleinfringement. the film’s The cartoonist lead character. was Indian film of all time. found guilty of fraud this May after being caught deleting evidence from his computer and lying under oath.

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GIG POSTER OF THE MONTH

featuringBeijing’s first some “noise, of the shoegaze country’s and best psychedelic bands (many offestival,” which Legalhave featuredVitamins in is these a trippy, pages, two-day including bash Gate to Otherside and Future Orients). Head to Modernsky Lab if you want to get (metaphorically) high off good vibes and tunes.

Sat Jun 3-Sun Jun 4; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door); Modernsky Lab, 5-108, B1, Bldg D, Galaxy SOHO, Chaoyang 朝阳区银河SOHO D座B1层5-108 (5773 3620, www.modernsky.com)

Our favorite tracks from artists playing in Beijing this month. For full nightlife and gig listings, visit www.thatsmags.com

‘Lost in Space’ (2011) ‘Secret Forest’ (2017) ‘Between Us’ (2013) Starkey Mike Gao Lite Three minutes of unchar- Hidden away near the end of Compared to their usual acteristically melancholic Mike Gao’s new album, this is calculated noise, the Japanese build-up that eventually drops an unashamedly poppy slice math-rockers sound positively into muted dubstep bass and of instrumental trap, complete chill-wave here, in an emotion- vocals from (the then largely with 8-bit bleeps and uplifting al track that makes precise use unknown) Charli XCX. key changes. of the space between, well, us.

‘Do It Anyway’ (2013) ‘Tomoko’ (2006) ‘Lost’ (2016) Locked Groove Hafdis Huld Future Orients Lush, euphoric layers of synths A delicious slice of folksy pop Low-tempo and bare-bones float above a simple – but in- from the Icelandic singer fea- instrumentation, complete credibly catchy – foundation of turing relatable lyrics about with monotone vocals, handclaps, tambourines and that too-perfect friend, who meander beautifully along clean bass tones. “doesn't gossip, still has hope, before reaching a thrilling is never broke like you.” climax in its final minutes.

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Few bands have secured their place in the story of Chinese rock like P.K. 14. Active for more than 20 years, the foursome have grown from a plucky DIY punk troupe to an act often cited CROSS-COUNTRY as one of the most – if not the bands in China. Their music and lyrics always strike a delicate balance between most the – influential protest

qualities. And it is perhaps this, more than PUNK WORKSHOP anythingethos of punk else, andwhich more has thoughtful, inspired legions reflective of younger bands –and catapulted P.K. 14 to inter- P.K. 14 Prepare to Bring Their Unfinished New Album on national renown in the process. The band is comprised of guitarist Xu an Expansive China Tour Bo, bassist Shi Xudong, drummer Jonathan by Erica Martin Leijonhufvud (who’s Swedish but has lived in China for much of his life), and vocalist Yang Haisong. With his expansive songwriting, emotional vocal delivery and signature on- stage jump-kicks, Yang is P.K. 14’s tour de force. He has played a major role in developing the

albums, from rough-and-ready records like band’s2005’s complexity White Paper over to 2013’sthe course thoughtful of five studiosocial critique, 1984. The quiet rebellion that comes across in

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Yang’s lyrics and stage presence also reveals Can (whose album he’s producing) in several in- we wouldn’t record a good take, or it would be itself in conversation. “I learned a lot in these 20 terviews, including this one. He also cites Beijing missing some sounds. But when we listened noise rockers Lonely Leary from as another promising act. Both bands are fairly young, but With notable exceptions – the Music for an years, and I’m still learning,” he says. “I’d rather with a distinctive, fully realized sound – some- Exhibitionback to the show recording, and an we appearance all loved it.” at Split letBecause things flow of their smoothly celebrated and naturally, status, P.K. keeping 14 are thing Yang clearly appreciates. Works’ 10th Anniversary party last fall – P.K. onemy curiosity of the few and Chinese creativity.” bands to have garnered Much of P.K. 14’s long-lasting appeal comes 14 have only performed a few times a year lasting attention from international music crit- from their continued innovation. The quartet’s since 2013. But they’re set to embark on an ics. Yang is regularly interviewed by overseas most recent album, released in 2015, was an im- expansive China tour this month. Currently at publications and asked to speak on behalf of provised live recording, performed in collabora- work on a new album, the band say they will the nation’s diverse music scene. But is having tion with visual artist Sun Qiuchen at Beijing’s treat the shows as a chance to play around with to be a spokesperson for Chinese rock stressful UCCA, aptly titled Music for an Exhibition. Split the sound and feel of new songs. The set list for him? into four 15-to-20-minute tracks, the record will showcase new material, alongside songs “I guess since I’ve been involved in the music moves from ambient noise and dreamy sound- from two of their most celebrated albums, City scene for more than 20 years, it’s pretty natu- scapes to grinding post-rock, complete with Weather Sailing and 1984. ral that people want to understand the scene ritualistic chants from Yang. The whole project reveals the band’s tendency to experiment tire- Yang says. “The songs are still pretty rough, like to read books about music scenes in other lessly – and not take themselves too seriously. “[The upcoming album] has no name yet,” cities,through like me Chicago, and my DC experience,” or Manchester. he says. They “I alsoin- “We were pretty nervous before the show road. We wrote all these new songs in studio, – not for the performance part, but for the re- butand sometimeswe need to theyfind outneed their to be characters played on on – andthe The band’s passion for nurturing China's energized by – the stage. We think that after the musicspire us scene, a lot.” both in Beijing and beyond, makes with no overdub tour we’ll understand these songs much better – them more willing to be treated as the face of it. recording,cording,” he so says of the project. “It was one take Yang is always quick to praise other bands, men- I was a little tioning Shanghai all-girl psych-rock trio Dream worried that andSat Jun then 24; we’ll Price record TBC; Yue them Space, better 7 Banqiao too.” Nanxiang, Dongcheng 东城区板桥南向7号乐空间

“We need to find the new songs’ characters on the road – after the tour we’ll understand them much better”

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Japan’s Leading Math Rock Band, Lite, on Geometry and Their New Album by Erica Martin

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- Takeda recalls that the band’s China trip was one of the few times he nition (“a style of rock music characterized by complex rhythmic and experienced breakdowns in communication. 'Math rock’ is now a well-established genre with a relatively clear defi “I was able to speak with our fans at the venue in both Japanese and name can conjure images of cold, technical music, Japanese band Lite exudesinstrumental warmth patterns,” and emotion according alongside to Merriam-Webster). the technical wizardry But while and theplay - fulness associated with math rock. And all this without a single lyric. I’dEnglish, been butin a outsideplace where of the I venuecould notI couldn’t understand talk with the people,”local language he says. at “I’ve been to many countries all over the world, but it was the first time Lite’s guitarist Nobuyuki Takeda. “But we’re not trying to be a math rock Lite’s upcoming China shows are part of an Asian tour to promote band“If we– and have I really to be don’tcategorized, think about I think it. I’dour be music happy is mathif people rock,” could says take theirall. I felt most that recent I was album, really onCubic foreign, a project soil, which Takeda made hopes me will very reconnect excited.” the band with their early goals. ofour dizzying music simply instrumental as ‘rock.’” music. Their output ranges from dense post-rock he says. “These original concepts are true to ourselves – the way Lite Formed in 2003, the Tokyo-based foursome have released five albums “My original image for Lite was [about] ‘tightness’ and ‘geometry,’” ballads like ‘Rabbit.’ Lite tour all of their albums extensively, both in Japan The geometric theme extends to Lite’s acclaimed music videos, which andtracks elsewhere. like ‘Infinite The Mirror’ band say to songsthat performing filled with livebleeps, is essential and elegant if they almost- want allshould have be. an Soexperimental the album’s streak. theme Mostreturns are us animated, to our origins.” depicting cartoon to connect with fans and display the full complexity of their music. animals, radio waves or psychedelic colors. The band members rarely “When you listen to our songs at shows, they sound different from appear onscreen themselves, which helps keep the music open to inter- pretation, Takeda claims. “Since our songs have no lyrics, people can listen to them any way howTakeda they soundalso believes recorded,” that says the absenceTakeda. “Youof vocals can experiencemakes Lite morethe diverse in- - ternationallyrange of our musical accessible, scales.” as fans in any country are able to connect with sion. I try to make music that people can simply enjoy without taking the music. “We are an instrumental band, and so wherever we are in the they want to,” he says. “I want each person to have a different impres It’s this light-hearted warmth, paired with the precision of geometry, thattoo seriously.” is at the heart of Lite’s music – and their enduring appeal. world,Thanks everyone to their can exhaustive enjoy our touring, music,” Lite he says. are already “I think experienced playing live is a Chinabetter hands.way to Lastexpress year, ourselves.” they toured the country by high-speed rail Sat Jun 10, 9pm; RMB120 (presale), RMB150 (door); Yugong Yishan (see Listings (where they accidentally almost left their snare drum on a train), and for details; newnoise.cn)

“My original image for the band was about ‘tightness’ and ‘geometry’ – so the album’s theme returns us to our origins”

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HUMAN GUIDE by BABEL RECORDS The latest compilation release from Beijing’s Babel Records, Human Guide (人间指南), offers a cyberpunk vision of China. Its blend of R&B, 90s pop and cutting-edge bass music makes for a satisfying mix of throwbacks and futuristic techno – the ideal release

from a diverse group of China-based producers, including Shanghai’s Zean (‘Make It’) andfor a Beijing’s label whose Soulspeak tagline (‘Alien is the assertionBorn Chinese’). that “Now Displaying Is Future.” an eclectic The disc mix features of styles, tracks the album includes samples of Drake and Michael Jackson alongside jazzy horns and robotic

analogbleeping. warmth Aiming and to exploresoulful beats “a space make which it more is full playful of the than contradictions dystopian. of 90s’ China,” this collection has all the neon-soaked style of science fiction. But its poppy samples, Listen at babelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/--3

THE GREATEST OUTRAGEOUS FAMINE by DISANXIAN

oneA self-described Italian and three “Hardcore Chinese Punk/Crust/D-Beat” – the band named themselvesband, Shenzhen’s after a Disanxianstaple Chinese dropped dish a sim - plydebut because album they full ofenjoy protest eating punk it. They in early sing May. in a Consisting combination of fiveof English members and – Cantonese one Japanese, and are major fans of British rock band Discharge, having covered one of the group’s songs on the album and nodded to the veteran punks in their logo. Released on Beijing-based label Dying Art Productions, The Greatest Outrageous Famine (极饿非道) explores the band’s

double as calls to action, like ‘Follow No Leader’ and ‘Stand Up and Fight.’ Though it isn’t alwayscore concepts possible of to “anti-war, tell one songanti-capitalism from another and by social the music discontent,” alone, Disanxianwith track havenames an that ener - gizing rawness that’s worth a listen. And their sound probably translates well to live performances, especially the frenetic lyrics and aggressive guitars of tracks like ‘HENGGANG Streets Burn!!!’

Listen at disanxiancrust.bandcamp.com/album/the-greatest-outrageous-famine

WAR by RUI HO Rui Ho’s War (战记) is the third EP release from Shanghai’s trailblazing music crew

poignant moments of raw emotion – all of which is imbued with the group’s signature combinationGenome6.66Mbp. of Western Its five club tracks music fluctuate and traditional between militaristic, Chinese instrumentals. aggressive bass A non-binary and DJ and producer, Rui Ho grew up in China and studied music in Paris before relocating to Berlin and winning a spot in Berlin Community Radio’s incubator program. Rui Ho describes this debut EP as a therapeutic outlet, and a chronicle of an ancient and imaginary

with several songs (most notably the opening track, ‘Gleam’) starting out as fairly un- memorablewar that “has bass happened music only so many to grow times in complexity.in my head.” By This the theme end, the is exploredlistener is impressively, fully immersed in Rui Ho’s narrative of frustration and wary hopefulness.

Listen at genome666mbp.bandcamp.com/album/gnm003-rui-ho

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“Soulja Boy won’t do the interview until he smokes some of that good-good”

THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AN INTERVIEW WITH SOULJA BOY We Don’t Talk to the ‘Crank That’ Rapper (But We Try) by Noelle Mateer

On April 21, ‘Crank That’ rapper Soulja Boy. Our interview is scheduled for 2pm, and He is sorry, he explains; he doesn’t know Boy tweeted: “Money don't sleep wake yo ass I show up early. I hear nothing until 3.15pm, what’s up with Soulja today. He doesn’t know when a man called Randy Green Bills* calls, when Soulja will wake up. I say it’s OK. I can a few days earlier, “Ain’t no sleeping in the seemingly unconcerned about Beijing’s come to Mix and talk to Soulja backstage up.” On March 26, he tweeted: “No sleep,” and recent drug crackdown. before his show. K to the D thinks that’s a taken an 8-hour nap and slept through our “Soulja Boy won’t do the interview un- great idea. We can hear snoring coming from interview.trap.” This is ironic for a man who has just the room next door. tells me, before texting me a photo of a ‘Do But Randy doesn’t like this idea. He’d rather manager at 6pm, four hours after our sched- Nottil he Disturb’ smokes sign some hanging of that on good-good,” Soulja’s door. he I wait for Soulja to wake up, which his man- uled“I don’tappointment. know when “He he’ll must wake be real up,” tired says his I should have written down every name because he’s only missed like two or three that Randy Green Bills has for weed, as he We eventually agree that I’ll see them at uses approximately 10 of them during our Mix.ager Randysays will promises be “by 11, to callat least.” me when It’s 7pm. he gets Something about this dude makes me not two-minute phone call. Together, the names there. I walk out, telling myself that it’s totally believesoundchecks him. Maybe in his wholeit’s the life.” cloud of marijuana constitute a rich lexicon – a veritable tapestry Wangfujing hotel. For I have gained valuable worth of weed on the hotel room table. Or insightfine that into I’ve Soulja’s just spent life! an This entire shall day be ina playa maybesmoke floatingit’s the fact above that him, he’s or dedicated the salad his bar’s of Randymarijuana-specific seems like the lingo. kind Alas, of dude I can who only can in two acts! career to managing Soulja Boy. Only two quicklyrecall two: get “good-good”that tree. And and yet, “that I’m sittingtree.” in Maybe you’ve guessed how this ends. I get things are certain: There is snoring coming the hotel lobby long enough to read an entire a text from Randy’s friend the next day saying from the next room, and nobody – nobody – wakes up Soulja Boy. it’s time to head up to Soulja’s room. We take ‘Crank That (Soulja Boy)’ came out book. Just as I finish, Randy announces that of“Soulja him and Boy Soulja. is in Shanghai I, meanwhile, now.” Randyspend myhas almost 10 years ago. It’s an incredible song. gets us lost twice. I know we’ve arrived when Fridaychanged night his WeChatin the lobby profile of Mixpicture trying to oneto con - I remember being at a high-school football Ithe smell elevator weed up in theto the hallway. third floor and Randy vince the very skeptical staff that I do, in fact, game when the away team’s marching band The door is opened by a man named ‘K to have an appointment with Soulja Boy. played it at halftime. They all pointed their the D’ (or ‘M to the K,’ or some other letter to I fall to the back of the crowd, watching trombones to the ground and Cranked That - as gaggles of international high school kids (Soulja Boy). It was – and to this day remains ing us in. This is not a good sign. enter wearing too much cologne. Suddenly, I – the most moving performance I have ever another letter). “Sorry guys,” he says, usher recognize a familiar pan-drum rhythm, and seen. Our own nerdy, state-champion march- are Soulja Boy. His manager welcomes us, ing band came out afterwards and did some thenInside becomes I find suddenlyseveral men, obsessed none ofwith whom time in my life upon hearing that song, I do notmy heartCrank sinks: That (SouljaIt is Soulja. Boy). And for the first number. And it was garbage, simply because theytechnically did not difficult Crank That adaptation (Soulja of Boy). a Broadway Heswitching turns to on a thelocal TV. (Chinese-language) “Put on some TV on news for *First name changed. “Green Bills” part of name And so, I have many questions for Soulja channelthe guests! and TV has for us the sit guests!” down. he repeats. definitely not changed.

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Fu Xiaotong, ‘Limitless’ Qin Lingsen, ‘The Theory of Everything’ Through Jun 17; Chambers Fine Art Through Jun 11; de Sarthe Project Space

Zhu Yingying, ‘Day and Night’ Through Jun 11; Hunsand Space

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Zeng Hong, ‘Unknown Form’ Liu Ding and Han Dong, Through Jun 25; Gallery Yang ‘Let’s Say Goodbye!’ Through Jun 25; Magician Space

40 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM PICK OF SIX | ARTS The Citywide Renovations Changing Beijing As We Know It Words by Noelle Mateer Additional Reporting by Oscar Holland & Dominique Wong Graphics by Iris Wang Photos by Victor Liu

“A migrant friend of mine went out of business. He’s left Beijing already. Maybe I’ll leave this place as well”

44 river Liu is trying to get from one corner of a hutong block to another. It’s dark, and the alleys just north of Dongsi Shitiao are a maze. But he knows their twists and turns like the back of his hand. The route should take three minutes by rickshaw. But Liu isn’t expecting so much rubble. A pile of bricks and rubble blocks one of the xiang, a major artery running north to south through the neighborhood. He reroutes. Just moments later, he finds a bulldozer in another alley. Construction “Ah, can’t go this way,” he says gruffly, unfazed. It’s Saturday night, around 11pm. The hutongs are silent, and there’s a gentle breeze. Construction work continues Worker nonetheless. These hutongs look like a warzone, with debris from fallen buildings everywhere. A month later, though, they’re bricked over and painted gray. The streets are clean, and storefronts stripped of their entrances. Paper signs mark where doors used to be, with arrows telling customers how to enter from the back. Other shop owners have moved out. “We got a slip on our front door stating the date they’d come and block the door,” a hair stylist tells us as she blow dries a client’s hair. We access her store through the back entrance in a narrow hutong alley. We ask if the construction has impacted her business, and all the women in the salon We meet Li Ming as he’s taking a smoke laugh in unison at our stupidity: “Yeah, of course.” This neighborhood is merely one of many affected by a break near the construction site he works recent wave of public renovations across Beijing. From the on. He and his team are renovating hutongs to Sanlitun, small businesses are being knocked down or bricked over on a scale not seen in a decade. And several hutong homes. the city plans to clean up nearly 1,700 alleys over the next few years – that’s almost two-thirds of Beijing’s existing This is how it’s going to be [he hutongs. points toward the house he’s work- “It’s definitely a crackdown – a campaign,” says Samuel ing on]; we’ve torn down a big part Liang, a professor of urbanism at Utah Valley University and of the wall, so now we’re just going to paint author of Remaking China's Great Cities. “Normally these the remaining walls. They’re going to do this happen ahead of a big international event [like the Olympics], in every hutong in Beijing. We’re doing the but this time I don’t see that.” same thing everywhere. But what exactly is Beijing cracking down on? According to I’m just a worker; I don’t have an opinion on a city government meeting on March 17, “urban diseases to all the renovations. I just do whatever work be tackled” include 40 million sqm of illegal structures. pays me. I don’t even live in the city; I live in It seems that “tackled” often means “demolished.” For Hebei. But I can’t complain! If there were no instance, Beijing’s expat community loudly decried shut- renovations, I wouldn’t have all these major downs along Sanlitun’s “Dirty Bar Street,” as well as in the projects to work on. As long as we have work, we have money to feed our families.

45 Hutong Resident

We meet a woman who’s been living in her (now “I think the policy partially destroyed) hutong house since the 50s. We built this second floor ourselves, and now the is about making local government is tearing it down. My son and grandson are still living up there, so they’re going to move out first, and then the city will tear it migrants leave, down. We talked to the authorities and were able to arrange it so that we wouldn’t have to move out until we found a new place. and giving the It’s Beijing’s policy – Beijing wants to turn the hutongs back to what they were originally like. My [second floor] is breaking the law, so there’s nothing I can say. I have kids and hutongs back to the grandkids, so we built the second floor because we needed more room. The ground level is still OK, so I’ll stay there – my son and laobeijings” grandson will find somewhere else. I've lived here since 1956, ever since I was a kid. I’m 72 now. Over the years, people from outside Beijing have come to the hutongs to set up businesses, making holes in the walls for doors. So now the local government is restoring those buildings. This area [waves her hand around her] is all migrants. Since the migrants came, it’s become a lot messier. A lot of shops have opened up. So I’m pretty happy now that the streets are getting wider and things are getting cleaner. I think the policy is about making migrants leave, and giving the hutongs back to the laobeijings. My grandfather was the mayor of Tianjin. My family is pretty involved in the Party, so I’m not in a position to com- ment. I’ve lived through the Cultural Revolution. I’ve been through some rough times. I don’t want to give you my name. Just say I’m a resident. 46 hutongs, where popular bars like Slow Boat and The Tiki Bungalow were both closed with little notice. Much of this seems to be a change in aesthetic, or as many are calling it, a “beautification campaign.” Think gentrification, with Chinese characteristics. In the hutongs, emphasis is placed on restoring courtyards to their original floorplans. That means one door per address, gray wall paint and small windows. “Almost every year teams will come through and do something,” says Rosie Levine, program director at Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center. “They paint everything gray, or put up some tiles, or go through and dig up the ground and re- pave it. Surface-level changes. It’s been happening quite regularly since around the time of the Olympics.” Renovations in Beijing are nothing new, but this year they are more visible, and wider spread. They have resulted in the closure of over 400 ‘rental compounds,’ and over 300 ‘illegal enterprises,’ according to Chinese state media. “China’s urbanization is still an ongoing process,” says Li Pengfei, an assistant professor of urban studies at Queens College, City University of New York. “The current round of demolitions is the third wave.” According to Li, the first phase of these citywide renovations started in 1994, when many urban dwellers were forced to move to suburban districts like Changping, Shunyi and Daxing. The second wave happened in the mid-2000s, when, he says, “the whole city of Beijing was a construction zone for the 2008 Summer Olympics.” According to Reuters, approximately 1,000 courtyard homes were either renovated or destroyed during this time, causing admirers of Old Beijing to panic. Many speculate this recent round has to do with the ambitions of Cai Qi, Beijing’s new mayor, who was quoted saying city authorities must “dare to play hardball” when renovating their districts. But there are several reasons why Beijing – and the greater region – would want to crack down on small businesses in the city center. Local authorities have long tried to push the city’s population outward – to suburbs and the greater Jing-Jin-Ji [Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei] region. The city government plans on capping its population at 23 million – its current population is 22 million – and then relying on the suburbs to absorb the city’s growth. In 2015, Beijing began this process by announcing the relocation of municipal government facilities to the eastern district of Tongzhou, and earlier this year, the government announced plans to turn three rural Hebei villages southwest of the capital into the Xiongan New Area – a major economic hub set to host a Special Economic Zone like Shenzhen’s.

47 “It’s definitely a crackdown – a campaign”

48 Restaurant Owner

We meet Jing Ming in his restaurant, which has had its front doors bricked over and paved with concrete.

We were given three days’ notice. We had just renovated this place in January. The local government says they want to unify the appearance of Beijing. As a laobeijng, I support the hutong renovations. Illegal construction should be stopped, but then there are people like us – we changed the structure legally. Now we are forced to make changes, too, and we were only given three days to oblige. There’s a fruit and vegetable vendor next door. They don’t have legal documents, and they have illegal construction. They should be put out of business. There is no law protecting them from getting shut down. This has impacted our business, but we are still open. I hang out in the hutongs with my friends. I don’t want to go to high-end places – they’re not as interesting as the hutongs. So many great Beijing snacks were born in the hutongs, did you know that? I was born on Beixinqiao Santiao. I’m 40 years old. Usually people younger than me don’t live in hutongs. They live near their work. Before all these hutongs became so commercial, there was an era of xiagangdaiye [re-employment of laid-off workers]. Lots of major factories in Beijing went out of business, and so laid-off workers were encouraged to open small shops and restaurants then. All these so- called ‘illegally opened holes in walls’ [holes the authorities are currently bricking up] were done during that time. That was promoted by the authorities. Now, they’re contradict- ing themselves. We have no way to stand against it. Every change we made in this building got official approval. Now they are going to overturn it. If they are going to put all these shops out of business, to be honest, it’s not humane. Why did they support them starting businesses in the first place? There will be no more hutong culture for future generations. 49 Economic factors may also be at play. According to the Financial Times, small shops and businesses generate 35 percent of the city’s revenue, but only 7.5 percent of the tax. “They don’t make tax off the small people,” says Professor Liang. “[The renovations] will make the city more expensive, and that’s good for the [local] government to get more revenue.” Replacing Beijing’s vast variety of small, independent shops and businesses with larger chains could fix that. Last year, on average, over 60 restaurants were closed in Beijing per day – and yet the city’s food and beverage revenue increased by 4 percent, according to official data. But to locals on the ground, there’s another explanation. “These illegal structures often provide cheap housing for migrant workers,” says Liang. “So by taking them down, the [local government] can reduce the population.” A longtime Dongsi Shisantiao resident, who did not want to be named, believes this as well. “I think the policy is about making migrants leave, and giving the hutongs back to the Laobeijings,” she says (see p. 46 for full interview). “Over the years, people from outside Beijing have come to the hutongs to set up businesses, making holes in the walls for doors. […] Since the migrants came, it’s become a lot messier.” Many laobeijings are happy about the renovations. And soon, they’ll be able to help by notifying authorities about illegal construction. The city government is collaborating with Baidu to develop a service for the public to report unlicensed work via their phones.

“If it’s really to preserve the cultural integrity of the community, I would like to see more improvements to quality of life – plumbing, heating, infrastructure”

50 According to city data, the number of migrants in Beijing grew fivefold over the past two decades, topping out at 8.2 million in 2015. Since then, Beijing has pushed to curb their growth. Xu Xiaoxian is one such migrant. The Jiangsu native came to Beijing 10 years ago, and now runs a small shop, which was recently bricked over (see full interview, right). “A migrant friend of mine went out of business because of the renovations. He’s left Beijing already,” Xu tells us. “So maybe in a month or two, I’ll leave this place as well, because they’re not going to let me keep my license.” But while the closing of migrants‘ businesses may make the hutongs look cleaner, it’s not clear if these hutong ‘restorations’ have historical value. “In many ways, I’m behind the concept,” says Levine. Tailor “Taking down illegal structures that make quality of life harder in the hutongs, or are safety hazards – of course that’s a good thing. But if it’s really to preserve the cultural integrity of the structure and the community, I would like to see more traditional restoration happening in the hutongs, in the courtyards themselves. Or improvements to basic quality-of-life issues – plumbing, heating, infrastructure.” We meet Xu Xiaoxian, a tailor whose small Many have lamented the renovations as a loss of Old Beijing. Professor Li, for instance, says: “China’s officials believe that shop has been bricked over. We enter via modernity means more skyscrapers and more air-conditioned shopping malls. This conception of modernity is laughable.” a side alley. He says he will have to move But others are more optimistic. home. “My prediction is that China will always be a mix,” says Professor Liang. “Maybe the modern shopping malls can up- Last month, my door was taken scale or increase, but my guess is that they won’t be able to down. I was given one week’s notice. fully eliminate these street vendors. Seven days! No compensation. It’s im- “What’s amazing about cities like Shanghai and Beijing is pacted my business; there are fewer that you can find people from all walks of life. I think that’s the customers and less income. About 60 great strength and charm of Chinese cities. I think in 10 years to 70 percent of my customers are mi- the [city] will be more gentrified, but you’ll still be able to see grants, people from outside Beijing. that mix. Look at Hong Kong, where there has been a [gen- But now a lot of them have left. A migrant trification] campaign for the last 50 years. It’s a very modern friend of mine went out of business because of city, but you can still see street stalls and butcher shops – very the renovations. He’s left Beijing already. traditional.” Maybe in a month or two I’ll leave this place as well, because they’re not going to let me keep my license. I’ll go back to Jiangsu. I’ve been in Beijing for over 10 years, but that’s just how it has to be, because if I have no income, I can’t make a living. I’m not happy [with this]; I’m doing a righteous business [he shows us his business license, mounted on the wall], and it’s not right to shut me down in such a rushed timeline. But they said the license isn’t good anymore. So we’re just banned from here.

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We Tell You if the Rice is Cafe de Paris Worth the While a basement mall cafe isn’t exactly what comes to mind at the Hassle thought of the City of Love, Cafe de Paris is a pleasant spot, good for a casual date or meeting. The cafe specializes in bread (both healthy

and coffee made with quality imported ingredients. But, as in the originalgrain and Wudaokou Swiss chocolate-flavored location, Cafe de varieties), Paris’ pièce cakes, de résistance sandwiches is a gigantic cup of fresh fruit – literally OTT, but great for sharing.

Daily, 10am-9.30pm; NB1031, China World Mall North Building, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城北区NB1031 (6585 2397)

Mian’r Noodle Bar Where there once stood a dark, greasy noodle joint on Chunxiu Lu, there now stands a bright, smartly decorated one. Focussing on Shaanxi-style noodles, the bowls here are generously sized and reasonably priced (all main dishes cost between RMB16 and RMB25, save for the pricier signature soup noodles). Mian’r is an excellent alternative for those who used to lunch on the recently sanitized Xingfucun Zhonglu.

North building, 6 Gongti Beili, Chunxiu Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区春秀路工体北里6号楼北 (6416 9595)

Atta BJ Expect to see everyone from A-listers to Z-listers in this trendy new Italian restaurant in China World Mall. The food isn’t quite as A-List as its clientele, but the tasty, shareable pizzas are a good bet. Unfortunately, the amazing view of the CCTV Headquarters appears to be mostly for people renting the VIP room. But you’re a VIP, right?

Daily, 10am-2am; NL3015, 3/F, China World Mall North Building, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城北区NB1031 (8595 8767)

Antlers Opening a restaurant on Fangjia Hutong right now is really unfortu- nate timing. (Hutong renovations – you read our cover story, right?) But Antlers is pushing on, despite changes to its hip concrete facade. The casual hangout spot serves Taiwan-style gua bao in four varieties – lamb, beef, pork and curried tofu (RMB58 for three) – plus cocktails and a fridge full of ciders and beers, conveniently arranged by price.

Tue-Fri 5.30pm-late, Sat-Sun 4pm-late; 34 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区方家胡同34号

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2017 | 55 EAT & DRINK | THE SPREAD WHAT IS A SANDWICH, ANYWAY?

Roujiamou 肉夹馍

Ah, the classic – juicy shredded pork on Shaanxi-style bun.

Gua Bao 割包

Gua Bao are pork belly sandwiches from Taiwan. (But don't expect yours to be shaped like a paw unless you get it Little Ming in Topwin Center.)

Fu Qi Fei Pian Guo Kui 夫妻肺片锅盔

The sandwich of Sichuan: beef heart, tripe and tongue soaked in chili oil and thrown on a bun.

Lamb Shaobing 羊肉芝麻烧饼

Find this halal snack on the streets surrounding Beijing’s Niu Jie mosque.

Lurou Huoshao 驴肉火烧

Nothing says ‘North China’ like a donkey burger from Hebei.

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OK, maybe these aren’t technically sandwiches, but they’re pretty damn close. Looking to try a Chinese take WHAT IS A SANDWICH, ANYWAY? on meat between bread? Look no further. compiled by Noelle Mateer, image by Victor Liu

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2017 | 57 EAT & DRINK | RESTAURANTS F BISTRONOME CB-Dream Come True by Oscar Holland

YetWhen here builders we are, first enjoying broke this ground most on bourgeois CCTV Headquarters of activities inin 2004,a district few that Beijingers didn’t evenwould exist have threeimagined decades a day ago. when they could bask in the tower’s reflection while slurping French oysters. Life comes at you fast. Though we hardly need to tell you that – this is Beijing, after all. And while 2017 may be remembered as the year in which the hutong dining scene collapsed, it may also go down as the year the CBD came into its own. If the CBD is Beijing’s international face to the world, then the China World Mall is its fancy WOLFGANG’S new hat. And if this gargantuan multiplex is a signal that the district has truly arrived, then F Bistronome reminds us that it doesn’t need to be bleak and corporate. STEAKHOUSE - tweenFound its onpredecessors the mall’s seventh – sophisticated floor, this enough is an impressive to dress up new for, offeringlaidback from enough the toteam forgive behind you if youMaison don’t. Flo and Café Flo. On the casual-to-fine-dining scale, F Bistronome sits somewhere be Steaking His Reputation on it Contemporary tableware is preferred over posh white plates. Low, comfy chairs are pre- by Oscar Holland ferred over stiff, upright ones. Smartly dressed staff are preferred over those in full-on French waiter garb. For a venture so intimately tied to its owner’s Yet the tasteful bistro retains the design tropes Flo Group is known for: shimmering chande- personal brand, we’d expected to see more - pictures of Wolfgang Zwiener at his epony- ing windows overlook one of Beijing’s most intensely urban scenes, but it does so in a distinctly mous restaurant. As it happens, photos of Parisianliers, brass manner. fittings Our and eyes healthy may dosessee Third of marble Ring bustle, and dark but wood.our ears The hear restaurant’s only Edith floor-to-ceil Piaf and the New York’s mustachioed meat master only light clatter of wine glasses. appear sparingly at the entrance. One sus- The cuisine strikes a similarly pleasing balance. You can, of course, indulge in the aforemen- pects that Zwiener, a man who rose from tioned oysters (from RMB118 for three). But this place is more about hearty, unpretentious, migrant waiter to proprietor of one of Park home-style cooking, from the divine gratin dauphinois Avenue’s hottest restaurants, is too humble (RMB78). for all that. From under RMB300 a head, the lunch and dinner sets (RMB38) sum up to what the perfectlyF Bistronome puffed does soufflé best There is, however, one prominent portrait serts. French food loves to be gran- aloft in the Beijing branch of Wolfgang’s diose, but it’s often better when it isn’t. Steakhouse – of a cow. It watches soberly – smallSo if it’splates novelty to share you’re followed after, then by fish, make steak do withand classicthis: You’re des eating French comfort food in the shadow of skyscrapers. - taurantover patrons, that would urging rather them letto treatthe beef its sacrificedo the Daily, 11am-11pm; NL7005, China World Mall (North Building), 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国 talking.with due respect. A fitting choice for a res 门外大街1号国贸商城北区NL7005 (8595 9597) And if this beef could talk, it would have an unmistakably New York accent. Because these cuts aren’t for the light-hearted. There are no thin slivers of boeuf with a red wine jus. Wolfgang’s specializes in great hunks of American-style steak, dry-aged on site and grilled to leave its exterior in crispy contrast to its marbled center. The signature porterhouse (RMB600 per person) is a beast of a cut that arrives juice- laden and sizzling. It’s pre-sliced and ready to lift straight from your plate to your mouth, where it subsequently melts away. We can’t honestly report on Wolfgang’s other offerings – soups, salads, seafood and chops – because there’s little room left after the porterhouse (although we should shout-out the wickedly thick strips of sizzling bacon, RMB30 a slice). But if a steakhouse can be judged on its signature cut, then brown and pink. Wolfgang’s passes with flying colors – mainly Daily, 11.30am-10.30pm (bar open until 2am); 1/F, Pacific Century Place, Jia 2 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路甲2号 (6592 4946)

58 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM RESTAURANTS | EAT & DRINK AMAZING THAI FYI That’s Its Name, Not Our Verdict (Though It’s Pretty Good) by Oscar Holland

The word ‘amazing’ has been debased. A term ally rather good. And that’s what matters, right? that used to describe a feeling of genuine Beijing has enjoyed a wave of new astonishment has been utterly diluted by Southeast Asian options in the past overuse and basic people. year, and Amazing Thai is just as wel- ‘Amazing’ is a shadow of its former self. come. The bright, airy restaurant ‘Amazing’ is an adjective as banal as ‘nice.’ serves a focused selection of Thai fa- - vorites at lunchtime prices. And, un- ers who profess their ‘love’ for inanimate like its competitors, this place offers objects,‘Amazing’ call is uponthe final a god refuge they of don’t clickbait believe suck in larb (omg) and declare that perfectly plausible things are ‘incrrredible.’ Elsewhere,(from RMB42), the massaman a delicious curry fragrant We could give you 28 amazing reasons why (RMB68)ground-meat lacks salad. punch, Definitely and there’s try that. the word ‘amazing’ has lost all meaning – and far too much lemongrass in the tom you won’t believe what Number 15 says about your sex life!! Needless to say, we’re hardly enamored theyum bottom). soup (finish But thisyour new bowl Gongti and you’ll joint with Amazing Thai’s name choice. But this largelyfind a heaving achieves mass the delicateof it stranded balance at re- isn’t simply because of the a-word. It’s also quired of Thai cooking. because restaurants shouldn’t dictate how So, all in all, Amazing Thai isn’t just you’re supposed to feel about them. Ask someone to join you at Amazing Thai, and it than that. In fact, Amazing Thai is thoroughly implies that you think it’s amazing. The name [insertamazing. more It’s imaginativeactually significantly adjective]. better puts a single boring, hackneyed word into it. Daily, 11am-11.30pm; 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang putsBut words hey, it’s in justyour a mouth.name. The More food specifically, here is re- it 朝阳区工体东路2号 (6500 7867)

NYONYA KITCHEN Home Malay From Home by Dominique Wong

Dining at Nyonya Kitchen is rather like eat-

There’s warmth, authenticity and, of course, reallying in someone’sgreat food. (admittedlyIt’s also educational flashy) home. – the same way that going to somebody’s house is like opening a book about his or her history. Kitchen locations, or if you’re just really into (RMB58) also stands out. And we love the teh Like, did you know that ‘Baba Nyonya’ is British colonial history, this is probably not tarik (RMB22) – a sweet and earthy milk tea the name for the community of Chinese im- news to you. What is new, at least, is the res- poured traditionally at our table for educa- migrants who settled in what is now known taurant’s slick design and setup in the new tional purposes. as Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, be- China World Mall, as well as a selection of Nyonya’s new CBD location means the tween the 15th and 17th centuries? (‘Nyonya’ - restaurant is consistently packed, lending the referred to the women, and ‘Baba’ the men.) ful salads and freshly pressed juices. small space a bustling atmosphere. And most The Baba Nyonya fused Malay cuisine with freshThat items said, on don’t the worry:menu, likeFavorites light and like flavor satay familial of all – a large painting of a Nyonya skewers, beef rendang and laksa all remain woman overlooks proceedings. on the menu. The Nyonya-style vegetable cuisine.’traditional As Chinesein: ‘food flavorsfrom women.’ and, as (Yeah,the women we cups (RMB28 for six) – crunchy pastry cups Daily, 11am-9.30pm; China World Mall, BS3, North know.)chiefly cooked, the food was called ‘Nyonya 5/F, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门 If you’ve already dined at former Nyonya are a surprise hit, while the red chicken curry 外大街1号朝阳区国贸商城北区3期BS 5层 (8415 0863) filled with carrots, fried onion and peanuts –

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GOOD BAIT All That Jazz by Noelle Mateer rather, shaken, stirred, garnished, twirled and what is it? A poor farm boy working hard to tapped three times for good luck. We repeat: makeLet’s reflect it in the on big the city? notion A little of ambition. girl who Like,says there are 90 cocktails. Very little about this she wants to be president someday? Lance place is “straight up.” Armstrong? A widdle choo-choo twain that But the important thing is that they’re thinks he can? Because Good Bait is am-bi- worth the money – world-class drinks that, shuss. And for two reasons: It’s putting on when the live music is thrown in for free, a huge calendar of live jazz shows, and its make the RMB100 price tag seem altogether menu has 90 (!!!) original cocktails. reasonable. Good Bait is a very loungey jazz This is a book-length cocktail menu, with lounge, with low seats right by the stage and chapters devoted to different base spirits. It’s a loft of booths a bit further from the action. - rational quotes about music, which begs the Houhai’s East Shore Jazz Club was pretty question:filled with Do photos they ofreally jazz expect musicians us to and read inspi all muchBack the in onlythe wild place frontier to hear days decent of 2014, live this? If we’re at a bar, aren’t we supposed to jazz. But since then, we’ve seen the open- be, like, talking to our friends? ings of the swanky Blue Note in Qianmen, There are many reasons to be skeptical of The Bricks on Xindong Lu and, now, this another Beijing bar serving RMB100 cock- place. (Has anyone been to East Shore tails to a jazz soundtrack. And yet. If there’s a lately? Can someone check that they’re still man in this city skilled enough to master an alive?) Keep your eyes on Good Bait – be- army of cocktail recipes, it’s Good Bait’s bar- cause the coming year will prove whether man Travis Yuan. this is a fad, or if we truly are ushering in For years, he has been the mixologist Beijing’s jazz age. That, more than any- king of the hutongs at Daily Routine on thing, would be ambitious. - gan is “Rhythm Served Straight Up,” Yuan’s Daily, 6pm-late; 6 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 rhythmsWudaoying. are Whilenot served Good straight Bait’s official up. They slo are, 三里屯南路6号 (6592 8911) RON MEXICO ... the Restaurant? words by Noelle Mateer, images by Victor Liu

Ron Mexico never fails to surprise us. One Ron Mexico is no more Mexican than the time, our Food & Drink Editor (hi, that’s me) eponymous Ron is, fake Mexican food is a time-honored American tradition. Those drinking Amaretto Sours. Another time, her who share Adam’s American roots (hi, it’s me 19-year-oldwalked in to brotherfind all 20vomited people all in over the barthe again!) will be thrilled to see buffalo chicken carpet, and staffers were exceedingly nice atop a pile of cheesy tortilla chips. about it. But more recently, we were sur- And yet, there are culinary surprises here. prised when Ron Mexico co-founder Adam Our Sichuan chicken taco (RMB70 for three) Gottschalk asked us to review his bar’s new location as a restaurant. The pulled pork taco, slathered in barbecue What started as a tiny bar with a wince- sauceis both (the bold operations in flavor and manager lightly here crunchy. worked worthy name (we’ve explained it in past re- at Home Plate for years) is served with love. views; give it a Google if you must know) has And Gail, of Gail’s Caribbean Cuisine, has now transformed into a Beijing institution. contributed her famous jerk sauce, which But can it now transform into a restaurant? we try on a delightful jerk chicken bur- What food can transition seamlessly from rito (RMB70). day to night? What food can fuel a saccha- It’s not the most authentic rine afternoon of family-friendly activities at Mexican food, but it doesn’t have lunchtime, then soak up an evening’s worth to be. The most important thing of booze later? about these ‘rittos is that they’re The answer is obvious, no? R-R-R-RITTOS. there for you. Even if you’re drink- Muchos grande nachos, mi amigos! Queso ing Amaretto Sours instead of Coronas. and carne and la vida loca, all wrapped up in a tortilla with a side of salsa and vaguely Daily, noon-late; 113-02 Jiaodaokou Dongdajie, satisfying gastrointestinal discomfort. While Dongcheng 东城区交道口东大街113-02

60 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM BARS | EAT & DRINK

SILENCE COFFEE Beijing’s Cafe for the Deaf is Welcoming to All words by Noelle Mateer, images by Victor Liu At Silence Coffee, six people are talking all at once. And yet, you could hear a pin drop. In a city where cafes blast terrible acoustic covers of pop songs, the hush is welcome. But the reason why it’s quiet is what makes it special: place for the hearing-impaired. TheOn space each isof run our by visits, a deaf groups couple, of friendsand serves chatter as an away unofficial in Chinese gathering Sign Language. We learn some ourselves from the posters on Silence Coffee’s walls, which teach us basic signed greetings, as well as coffee terms. (There’s also a picture menu, if the prospect of learning a new language just to order intimidates you.) which is just one alley back – and therefore an oasis – from the clamor of GuiSilence Jie and Coffee’s its perennial hush is construction. amplified by The its location: space is justBeixinqiao across fromToutiao, the late Más, which was closed by the same hutong demolitions that force Silence Coffee customers to enter via a tiny alley leading to its back door. (There should be a new front door soon.) The space is visually calming, a whitewashed cube with exposed wood- en beams, the red coffee mugs serving as occasional pops of color. During the day, sunlight dapples the clean table surfaces. Inside, the cafe feels like an aesthetically pleasing hut. Given all this, you’d forgive us for treating coffee here as an after- thought. And maybe it is – Silence Coffee’s simple menu of ristrettos, nearby third-wave cafes, such as BigSmall and Barista. But the drinks are solidamericanos and carefully and single-origin crafted. We brews wish weisn’t could as finely say the executed same for as thosethe cakes, of but alas, we shall stamp Do Not Recommend upon the chocolate fondant, which is purplish and bizarrely waxy. Stick to the coffee. Or better yet, the beers – Silence offers a full range of BrewDogs (grab

But the most important thing Silence Coffee offers is a community. Well, thatthe Dead and the Pony silence. Ale, RMB45).

Daily, 10am-10pm; 16-2 Beixinqiao Toutiao, Dongcheng 东城区北新桥头条16-2号

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We’ve got 10 – yes that’s right, 10 – tickets to give away for this one. So listen up. Here promoting his new album Let it Glow, French-born trou- badour Rover (Timothée Régnier) went to the same New York school as members of The Strokes, though his sound owes more to The Beatles Locked Groove DJ than his garage rock schoolmates. If we need to introduce Carsick Cars to you, then you’ve gotta go back and Locked Groove has been making To win a pair of tickets, email the do your Chinese indie homework. These are the breakout stars of the Beijing friends in all the right places. And name of your first pet (unless it was scene. This is the trio responsible for independent label Maybe Mars’ sec- ever since electronic heavyweight Rover) to justinelopez@urbanatomy. ond ever record. These are the guys who supported Sonic Youth in Europe. Scuba gave the young Belgian pro- com and we’ll pick the best ones. This is the band behind that veritable indie rock anthem ‘Zhongnanhai.’ You ducer a chance to release tracks on Sat June 10, 8.30-10.30pm; RMB80 know them, right? If not, get to know. Support comes from Chui Wan, a band his label, he’s been cranking out (presale), RMB100 (door); Omni described in these very pages as “exploring the artier side of psychedelia… critically acclaimed jams that merge Space, B-103, Tianqiao Performing opting for locked-in grooves rather than ear-splitting distortion.” Yeah we’re Chicago house with the rawer in- Arts Center, Xicheng 西城区天桥艺术 quoting our own articles. Deal with it. dustrial sounds of Berlin, his adopt- 中心B1-103 Fri Jun 23; RMB100 (advance), RMB150 (door); Yugong Yishan (see Listings for ed home. He’s in Beijing courtesy of details) Back2Basics, which has been light- Abyss X DJ ing up Lantern Club recently. Sat Jun 24, Price TBD; Lantern Club Chris Cruse / DJ (see Listings for details)

Gerald Clayton Quartet Jazz

Dada is never afraid to make bold, experimental bookings. And those are Pianist Gerald Clayton may have fitting adjectives to describe Abyss X. been born in the Netherlands, but Hailing from the Greek island of Crete, he was raised in the US, home of Can you believe it’s been one whole year since the Organic boys started deck- the US-based artist uses her back- jazz. The son of Grammy-winning ing out Dada in plants and greenery? Well, it has been. And to celebrate the ground in performance art (expect to jazz bassist John Clayton, young anniversary of one of Beijing’s best new nights, Organic is bringing in Chris see her climbing on things) alongside Gerald already has two Grammy Cruse, founder of one of Los Angeles’ most loved underground LGBTQ club heavy distortion, serrated vocals and nominations of his own. He plays events. As well as recently spinning at a Golden Globes event for the likes of twisted dance beats. For a taste of what Blue Note to celebrate the release Emma Stone and Kate Beckinsale, the California DJ is fresh from an appearance to expect, check out her recent Boiler of new record Tributory Tales. at Coachella. If this – and Cruse’s notorious Spotlight parties – are anything Room set, recorded in Houston at the Fri Jun 9 and Sat Jun 10, from 6pm; to go by, Dada should prepare for a dose of spacey house and disco. Support end of last year. RMB250-450; Blue Note Beijing (see comes from Organic’s own Juhstynn and Marc Alexr. Sat Jun 3; Price TBD; Dada (see Listings for details) Sat Jun 10, 10pm-late; Price TBD; Dada (see Listings for details) Listings for details)

62 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Global Wellness Day / Wellbeing Zola Nene Book talk

South African TV Chef Zola Nene Art Therapy (Expresso Morning Show) graces The Meditation Bookworm to talk about her new cook book Simply Delicious. The book Winter may be over but the blues isn’t merely filled with Nene’s recipes don’t discriminate. If you’re look- (although 70 are included), but also ing for stress relief, the Art Therapy filled with snippets and stories of the Studio is worth checking out. The author’s life, including tributes to studio aims to help people with self- those who’ve inspired and influenced confidence, self-awareness, creativity her cooking. Expect cooking tips, food and emotional conflict issues (sign us stories and more at the talk. A must- up). Language is English, no previous see and -read for food-lovers. experience required. Wed Jun 7, 7.30pm; The Bookworm Wed Jun 7, 7-8pm; RMB100 (includes ma- (see Listings for details) terials); 3/F, Friendship Building, 798 Art District, Chaoyang 朝阳区798艺术区友谊大厦三层 (188 10495 819) Yunmeng Gorge Hike To celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 10, Growthbeans Coaching Circle is hold- Rooftop Yoga Exercise ing a day of wellness for the mind, body and soul. Packed with activities like art therapy, self-awareness coaching, yoga, hoop dancing and martial arts, the day promises to soothe the soul and relax the mind. Suitable for adults and children, the classes are led by professional coaches and – best of all – participation is free (by advanced registration; see below). If you’re feeling introspective, stressed and looking to unwind, or wanting to make big changes in your life, this is the event for you. (Fittingly, the theme of the day is: “One Day Can Change Your Life.”) Sat Jun 10, 8.30am-5pm; Free; Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号 (register via www.yoopay.cn/event/39759804; for more info contact Shane Yan via 1382 8980)

You can find a good yoga class pretty much anywhere around the city, but have you ever tried yoga on a rooftop? Take a break from the city and head Mental health organization CandleX of- out to Yunmeng Gorge for a swim fers just that – and during sunset hours and picnic, courtesy of Beijing Hikers. on a hutong rooftop no less. Suitable After walking up to the gorge, hikers for all levels. Bring your own yoga mat can swim or continue up into the hills. and water bottle. Price includes a drink Compared to the hiking group’s other and all proceeds go to mental health trips, this one is less strenuous and non-profit activities; ‘care free tickets’ more relaxing (especially if you choose available – a free spot for people living to swim for the whole afternoon). with depression or those earning less Perfect for summer. Note: Limited than RMB8,000 a month. space available. Sundays, 5-7pm (sunset); RMB100; Sun Jun 11, 8am; RMB380 (RMB340 Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城区 for BJH members); departure from 南锣鼓巷附近 (full address available Lido Hotel Starbucks (register via via registration at www.sojump.hk) www.beijinghikers.com; 6432 2786)

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Celebrate Father’s Day – and don’t Dining Under the forget it this year! – at Conrad Stars Dining Beijing with a special brunch for dads. The hotel’s beautiful library- Grill 79 is flying in guest Chef cum-restaurant Chapter is setting Erlantz Gorostiza, head of gastrono- out a spread of steaks, grilled sea- my at the two Michelin-starred M.B food, sushi and sashimi (apparently Restaurant in the Canary Islands for dads aren’t vegetarians). Oh and, of a special residency. The chef will course, Champagne. present his extraordinary Basque Sun Jun 18; RMB328 per person cuisine, featuring premium ingredi- MustGuette is Sanlitun’s quirky friend. Walk into its massive, high-ceilinged plus 15 percent service charge (add ents from Spain. space in Taikoo Li, and the first thing you’ll notice is a full-sized merry-go- RMB148 plus 15 percent for free- Sat Jun 3-Tue Jun 6; Grill 79 (see round. This is merely the first clue that MustGuette isn’t your typical restau- ﬂow Champagne and craft beers); Listings for details; for more infor- rant. Chapter, Conrad Beijing (see Listings mation or for tickets, follow China The second? The Tiger Prawn and Avocado Salad (RMB78). It’s a favorite for details) World Summit Wing on WeChat at among customers because it comes in – and we’re not kidding here – a wood- bjcwsw) en clog. We dare you not to snap a picture. Guest Bartender at But there’s so much more to MustGuette than a goofy sense of humor. Atmospher Bars There are gourmet hot dogs, freshly tossed salads, juicy cuts of steak and, Long Lives, Souvenir & Memory Dining well, a huge variety of good-value dishes from both East and West. But first things first. At MustGuette, there are a few things you simply must get. The Must Wings (RMB48) come sizzling, and are perfect for sharing with friends. The burgers, meanwhile, come in enough varieties for everyone (although we particularly recommend the Foie Gras Beef Burger, RMB198). And finally, if you’re really hungry, order a steak – a 500g Rib Eye (RMB178) will most certainly do the trick. Of course, nothing washes all of this down better than a crisp, cold Stella Artois. And fortunately for us, MustGuette has that on tap. MustGuette, 3/F Taikoo Li South, Chaoyang; 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里南区3/F (6416 8456)

TRB Forbidden City (formerly known as TRB Bites) is welcoming guest Chef Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson from Iceland to take over their kitchen. Atmosphere is welcoming the ultra- Sigurdarson will be presenting his talented bartender Marian Beke to groundbreaking Nordic-influenced Beijing for five nights of world-class cuisine that he’s become known cocktails. Beke is the manager of for at Belgium’s famous Souvenir Nightjar in London, a legendary bar Restaurant. that’s been ranked as one of the Wed May 31-Sun Jun 4; RMB528 for world’s best. Expect classic drinks lunch, RMB888 for dinner (includes with new-world twists. wine pairings); TRB Forbidden City, Tue Jun 27-Sat Jul 1; Atmosphere, 95 Donghuamen Dajie, Dongcheng China World Summit Wing (see 东城区东华门大街95号 (6401 6676) Listings for details)

64 | JUNE 2017 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM Qin Qi / Exhibition Three-Body Problem Play

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Author Liu Cixin’s sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem is being made Artist Qin Qi’s self-titled exhibition presents work by the artist from 2010 into a film later this year, but first, to 2017. More than 40 works will be exhibited across both of the gallery’s check out a theater production Der Rosenkavalier Opera spaces, with the two parts balancing and echoing one another. The Shenyang based on the novel. Considering the native has been a fixture in China’s art world since 2002. Initially known for genre and story, we’re interested to Also known as Knight of the Rose or The his erotic images and allegorical narratives, Qi’s later work portrays vivid see how this plays out on the stage Rose-Bearer, Der Rosenkavalier is a one scenes marked by clear form and structure. His works are brushed with liberal and the effects employed. of German composer Richard Strauss’ amounts of color and are hauntingly realistic (although hints of magical real- Thu Jun 22-Sat Jun 24, 7.30pm; most famous operas. The comic opera ism remain). It is Qi’s largest solo show. RMB380-880; Beijing Exhibition is loosely adapted from the novel Les Through Jul 23, Tue-Sun, 11am-6.30pm; Tang Contemporary Art Gallery, D06, 798 Art Theater, 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, amours du chevalier de Faublas by District, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区D06 (5978 9610) Xicheng 西城区西直门外大街135号 Louvet de Couvrai and Moliere’s com- (tickets via www.douban.com) edy Monsieur de Pourceaugnac, and ex- Hybrid / Art plores themes of family, love and class. Joe Machi Comedy Wed Jun 7-Sat Jun 10; RMB100-880; Opera House of NCPA, 2 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng 西城区西长安街2号 (email [email protected] for tickets)

L’Avare Theater

Don’t be fooled by Joe Machi’s boyish looks, the New York-based joker is an accomplished comedian One of famous French playwright (‘funniest comedian’ at the New Moliere’s most representative York Comedy Festival). The comic is works, L’Av a re (also known as The known for his high-pitched, raspy Miser) is a comedy-drama that por- voice (he sounds like a happy grand- trays the meanness and absurdity pa) and youthful, slightly crazed, of a loan shark who loves money. appearance. And his jokes, which Through use of dramatic conflicts tend to lean towards the dark side. and characters, with dashes of Described as a night of “cross-genre poetry, film and music,” Hybrid brings to- Machi’s first China tour – he also per- humor and sarcasm, the play’s mes- gether figures from Beijing’s art community for a culture-filled bash you won’t forms in Shanghai – comes courtesy sage (money is power – but an ugly want to miss. Entertainment includes live slam poetry from the folks at BLK- of Kung Fu Comedy. For tickets email one at that) is evident. GEN, poetry videos from the internationally acclaimed Visible Poetry Project, [email protected] or call Fri Jun 30-Sat Jul 1, 7.30pm; and poetry-music collaborations from Spit-Tunes (local literary magazine 6503 2050. RMB180-580; Tianqiao Performing Spittoon paired with musicians). Expect artists from all creative fields working Sun Jun 11, 8pm; RMB100 (stu- Arts Theater, 30 Beiwei Lu, Xicheng together to produce unique art, all the while challenging each form. dents), RMB150 (advance), RMB180 西城区北纬路30号 (tickets via sales@ Thu Jun 8, 8pm; RMB60 (advance), RMB80 (door); Yue Space, 7 Banqiao Nan (door); The Bookworm (see Listings theatrebeijing.com) Xiang Dongcheng 东城区板桥南向7号 (180 7283 4267) for details)

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Global Seafood Festival at V Shine Oyster Bar

If you think oysters are an unaffordable luxury, then think again. Found in the basement of Topwin Center, Enter V Shine Oyster Bar is bringing oysters to the people with its Global Seafood Festival. What this means for you is an incredible deal for you (and a few friends, we reckon). Because for just RMB899, you can get the following: two American oysters, two creamy South African Oysters, two geay oysters, two New Zealand Oysters, two Normandy oysters, four pieces of Icelandic scampi, two Australian scallops, six Chilean mussels, six sweet arctic shrimps, a Canadian sea urchin and, to wash it all down, a bottle of Casa Amada chardonnay. Wanna know how much that is supposed to cost? RMB1,672. So that’s almost half-off. You can thank us later.

B1-11, Topwin Center, 1 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯1号通盈中心B1-11 (5619 2619)

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MONDAY > RMB118/person, Mon-Fri, 12pm- WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 2:30pm, Agua, 4/F Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Mai Bar Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那 SIZZLER Domain Buy two cocktails, get one free. 里花园4楼D308号 (5208 6188 ) After 4pm, get 29 percent off your bill. Happy Burger’s Day, 2 for 1 Burger > 40 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城区 > 3/F Shimao Plaza, 12 Gongti Beilu, promotion. 北锣鼓巷40号 (138 1125 2641) Greyhound Café Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路12号楼世茂广 > 10.30am-2pm, 2/F, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Only RMB28 for a Tsingtao or Bud, and 场3楼 (8400 4773) Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号2层 (8414 MONDAY TO THURSDAY RMB38 for a mojito or dry martini, 5-7pm. 9830) > Greyhound Cafe (see listings for Mao Mao Chong XIU details) Cocktails RMB35, 7-11pm. Opus Terrace Buy-one-get-one-free on selected drinks, > 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nan Ladies enjoy free cocktails; on Fridays, 6-9pm. Village Café Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区交道口南大街板 it’s bachelors night, where chaps get > 6/F, Park Hyatt Beijing, 2 Jianwai Dajie, Set Lunch, RMB98+15% (3 courses), 厂胡同12号 (6405 5718) 50 percent off beer and burgers at the Chaoyang 北京柏悦酒店, 朝阳区建国门外 RMB88+15% (2 courses) same times, 5-8pm. 大街2号6楼 (8567 1108) > 11.30am-2.30pm, Bldg 1, The Opposite MEI > Opus Bar & Terrace, 48 Liangmaqiao House, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳 ‘Modern 80s’ themed music all night Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路48号 MONDAY TO FRIDAY 区三里屯路11号瑜舍酒店1号楼 (6410 alongside 50-percent off deals on (5695 8888) 5210) bottles of Belvedere vodka. One East > 5F Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang MEI Two-course set lunch: RMB118/ per MEI Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家 Free martinis for ladies from 9-11pm person, 12:00-2:30pm. All cocktails 50-percent off from 6-9pm. 楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店3层 (6536 followed by a midnight lucky draw. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dong Fang Road, > 5F Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang 0083) > 5F Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang North Dong Sanhuan Road, Chaoyang Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家 Centre, Hujialou, Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家朝阳区东三环北路东方路一号北京希尔顿楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店3层 (6536 Elements 楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店3层 (6536 酒店2层 (5865 5030) 0083) Free mojitos, champagne and cosmos, 0083) 9pm-1am. Great Leap Brewing > 58 Gongti Xi Men, Chaoyang 朝阳区工 Tiago 11.30am-2pm, free soft drink or juice MONDAY TO SATURDAY 体西门58号 (6551 2373) 5.30-8.30pm, RMB100 for free flow on with any burger or salad or add RMB5 Twilight selected alcoholic beverages. for a Pale Ale #6. Mon-Sat before 8pm and all day Sun, 4Corners > Shop L173, Indigo Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao > At Xinzhong Lu branch only, (see RMB20 off cocktails. Ladies get 15 percent off red wine. Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐堤港 Listings for details) > 0102, 3/F, Bldg 5, Jianwai SOHO, 39 cheap shots and drink deals at 4Corners’ 购物中心L173商铺 6438 8772 Dongsanhuan Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝 weekly celebration of KTV. Hagaki 阳区东三环39号建外SOHO5号3层0102室 > Dashibei Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区石 FRIDAY Set lunch, 11.30am-3pm, Bento style (5900 5376) 杯胡同7号 (6401 7797) lunch set from RMB58 with no service Mesh charge. Xian House Champagne buy 1 bottle get 1 5-10pm, Daiginjo Sake promotion, TUESDAY Whiskey night, discounts on special free. RMB550 / 150 Bottle / Carafe. Pebbles selected whiskeys. > Bldg 1, The Opposite House, 11 > 1/F, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳 Just RMB10 per taco – order as many as > All night, 1/F, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11 区酒仙桥路22号1层 (8414 9815) you want. Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号1层 (8414 号瑜舍酒店1号楼 (6410 5220) > Midday to midnight; 74 Wudaoying 9810) Agua Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同74 Agua’s new set lunch menu is RMB118/ 号 (8404 0767) person for three courses.

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Parlor Flamme 南街A-11 (8563 6215) and vegetables each, varying daily. With Daily 6-8pm, buy one get one for free. Cocktail, beers and wine by the glass are R Lounge soup, appetizer for RMB78. Curry sets > 39-8 Xingfuercun, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸 50 percent off from 3-7.30pm daily. Daily 6-9pm, two-for-one standard from RMB55-65 福二村39-8 (8444 4135 ) > S4-33, 3/F, Sanlitun Taikooli, 19 Sanlitun drinks and cocktails. > See Listings for details Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 > 4/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, The Big Smoke 太古里南区3层S4-33 (6417 8608) 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang 朝 Beijing Marriott Hotel Daily 4-7pm, 20 percent off all cocktails, 阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店4 Daily 11.30-2pm, dumplings, noodles house wines and beers. Modo Urban Deli 层 (5863 8112) and desserts, including juice or tea, > 57 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang 朝阳 4-7pm cocktails and house wine RMB25 RMB118. Sun/Sat 11.30-2pm, dim sum, 区幸福村中路57号楼利世楼 (6416 2683) and beer RMB15. Transit lobster and unlimited beer, RMB168. > S10-31, 3/F, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Taikooli Daily 6pm-7:30pm, two-for-one. > 26A Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区霄 Blue Frog South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 > N4-36, Sanlitun Taikooli North, 11 云路甲26号北京海航大厦万豪酒店(5927 Daily 4-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free all 三里屯路19号三里屯太古里南区8号楼S10- Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11 8888) drinks. 31 (6415 7207) 号三里屯太古里北区N4-36号 (6417 9090) > Daily 10.00am-late. Sanlitun: Level 3, Vivid S2 Tower, S2-30 Taikoo Li, Sanlitun Lu, Mosaic Isola Daily, 6pm-10pm, two-for-one drinks. Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路太 4-8pm daily happy hour. 11:30am-3pm. Lunch for RMB138. > Vivid, Level 5, Conrad Beijing, 29 North 古里3层S2-30 (6417 4030) Additional > Daily 12pm-2am; 32 S. Sanlitun St 3-6pm Fashion high tea Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东 branches in Jiuxianqiao and U-Town (see (Behind/North of Yashow Silk Market), 5-8pm Happy hour, two-for-one on 三环北路29号北京康莱德酒店5层 (6584 www.bluefrog.com.cn for details) Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南32号楼临街店 selected drinks 6310) (137 1883 7065) 6-10:30 Dinner set menu, 2-course Centro RMB238, 3-course RMB258. Transit Daily 5-8pm, two-for-one deals. Mosto > N3-47, 3/F, Building 3, Taikoo Li North, Daily 12pm-2.30pm. Choice of > Shangri-la’s Kerry Centre Hotel Beijing, 6-7pm discounts on cocktails, wine and Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院太古里 appetizers, mains, rice or noodles with 1/F, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光 beer. 北区N3-37和 47商铺 (6416 3499) dessert for RMB88. 华路1号香格里拉北京嘉里中心大酒店1层 > 3/F Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, > N4-36/37 Sanlitun Taikooli North, 11 (6561 8833 ext. 42) Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花 Bene Restaurant Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11 园3层 (5208 6030) Daily 11.30am-2pm. RMB98 includes 号三里屯太古里北区N4-36号 (6417 9090) Feast (Food by East) antipasto with main course, pizza or Works for dinner, 2 course RMB168+15% NOLA pasta. Tiago with a glass of wine or soft drinks. 3-8pm. Sun-Thu, half price on Pabst > Sheraton Dongcheng, 36 Beisanhuan Buy one, get from free refill during > 5.30-10.30pm, 2/F, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Blue Ribbon, Tsingtao and all cocktails Donglu, Dongcheng 东城区北三环东路 happy hour, 4-8pm. Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号2层 (8414 including daiquiris. 36号 (5798 8888) > Shop L173, Indigo Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao 9820) > A-11 Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐堤港 Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街秀水 Cafe Sambal 购物中心L173商铺 6438 8772 Nasi Campur Malaysian set: two meats

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SATURDAY Dom Perignon for RMB1988 for two. Vasco’s Eudora Station > Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street, Sun 11.30am-3pm, international buffet Sat-Sun 10am-3pm, breakfast buffet with Great Leap Brewing Jinchengfang Dong, 1 Jinrong Jie, with free-flow champagne for RMB458 one main and free flow juice or coffee All day Tuesday and Sunday, one select Xicheng 西城区金城坊东金融街1号 (6601 plus 15 percent service charge. for RMB98. beer at RMB25. 6666) > Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 > Opposite Lido Palace, 6 Fangyuan Xi >At Xinzhong Lu branch, (see listings for Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng 东城区 Lu. Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园西路6号(6437 details) Senses and Prego 王府井东街8号(5812 8888 ext. 8411) 8331) Sun 11.30am-3pm, Retrolicious R Lounge Champagne Brunch, international Migas Selection of drinks for free all night. and Asian specialties with free flow SATURDAY TO SUNDAY Migas rocks two different brunch > 61 Dongsanhuan Zhong Lu, Chaoyang champagne, wines, cocktails and juices Agua options: Saturday, grilled meat heavy; 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店 for RMB 458. Prices subject to 15 percent Sat-Sun, Agua’s Infinity Weekend Brunch and Sunday, paella heavy (both RMB210, 4层 (5863 8241) service. is RMB298 for infinite food, plus RMB168 +RMB138 for 2hrs free flow cava, coffee, > The Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B for free flow drinks. tea soft drinks). SUNDAY Financial Street, Xicheng 西城区金融大街 > 12-2:30pm (free flow until 3pm), > Daily 12pm-3pm; Migas 6/F Nali Patio, 乙9号(6629 7810) Agua, 4/F Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯 Great Leap Brewing Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花北街那里花园6层 All day Tuesday and Sunday, one select Seasonal Tastes 园4楼D308号 (5208 6188) beer at RMB25. Sun 11.30am-3pm Unlimited buffet for Sui Yuan >At Xinzhong Lu branch, (see listings for RMB428-498 per person plus 15 percent Aroma Sat-Sun and public holidays 10.30am- details) surcharge. Sat-Sun 11.30am-3pm, international 2.30pm, unlimited dim sum for RMB128 > Westin Chaoyang, 7 North buffet starting at RMB518 plus 15 plus 15 percent surcharge. The Village Cafe Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东 percent service charge. > Hilton Double Tree, 168 Guang’anmen Sun 3:30pm-sold out. Sunday roast 三环北路7号(5922 8880) > Ritz-Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Lu, Waidajie, Xicheng 西城区广安门外大街 RMB98 (+15%; 50% off for kids under China Central Place, Chaoyang 朝阳区建 168号 (6338 1999 ext. 1726) 12) Sureño 国路83甲(5908 8161) > The Opposite House, Building 1, No. 11 RMB228 for 2 courses, RMB328 for 3 Tiago Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路 courses. Supplement RMB150 for free Café Sambal Weekend brunch from noon-4pm. 11 号院 1 号楼瑜舍酒店 flow cocktails; supplement RMB200 for Sat-Sun, RMB98, Café Sambal is rolling > Shop L173, Indigo Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao free flow Champaign (all prices subject out weekend brunch. Three courses plus Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐堤港 Qi to 15% service charge) coffee, tea or fruit punch. 购物中心L173商铺 6438 8772 Sun 11.30am-2pm, all-you-can-eat dim > Bldg 1, The Opposite House, 11 > 43 Doufuchi Hutong, Jiugulou Dajie, sum including one double-boiled soup Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11 Dongcheng 东城区旧鼓楼大街豆腐池胡同 for RMB288 per person. Add a bottle of 号瑜舍酒店1号楼 (6410 5240) 43号 (6400 4875)

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> Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm; Courtyard 4, OPEN DOOR RESTAURANTS 1949 The Hidden City, Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (6501 8881) ; 98 Jinbao Jie, The Hot One Hundred Dongcheng 东城区金宝街98号 (6521 2221) About This guide represents our editors’ Xihe Village Restaurant and Bar top 100 picks, and includes some That’s > Mon-Fri Lunch: 11am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5-9pm; Beijing advertisers. Restaurants rated(*) Sun: 11am-9pm, S9-33, 3/F, South Area of Sanlitun have been personally reviewed by our Taikooli, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19 experts, and scored according to the 号三里屯太古里南区三层S9-33(6417 6082) cuisine, experience and affordability. Shanghai Shanghai Min 小南国 CHINESE Many swear this chain has the best Shanghai-style hongshaorou north of the Contemporary & Mixed Cuisine Yangtze. The jury’s out, but its popularity remains. 8 Qi Nian 祈年8号 (Cantonese/Sichuan) > 0505, 5/F Raffles City Mall, 1 Dongzhimen Nan The New World Hotel’s flagship restaurant Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士 has classic Chinese cuisine in abundance, 购物中心5楼0505号铺 (400 820 9777)> Additional as well as some vitality-restoring medicinal branches in Financial Street; Jinbao Jie; Oriental soups. (Their decent wine list is just as Plaza; Sanlitun Soho; Xinyuan Nan Lu (see www. effective.) online.thatsmags.com for details) > Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:15pm, 5:30-9:30pm, Sat/Sun 12-2:45pm, 5:30-9:30pm; 2/F, New World Hotel, 8 Wang Jia Sha 王家沙 Qinian Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区祈年大街8号新世界 Modern Shanghai cuisine – popular with 酒店2层 (5960 8822) Hong Kong celebrities – famed for its crab- meat dumplings. Try the spiced-salt ribs Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 ¥ (Taiwanese) (RMB62) for a bit of Adam action. This Taipei-based franchise impressed Ken > Daily, S1-30a Taikoo Li Sanlitun (on the third floor Hom enough to call it one of the best 10 of i.t shop) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院太古里1号楼3层 eateries in the world, back in 1993. Famous S1-30a号商铺 (6416 3469) for its dependably delicious xiaolongbao or little steam buns. Book ahead, there’s Sichuan/Hunan always a long wait. > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm, weekends Chuan Ban 川办 * 11.30am-10pm; 24 Middle Street, Xinyuanxili, This bright, modestly decorated dining hall Chaoyang 朝阳区新源西里中街24号 (近渔阳饭店) is frequently cited as Beijing’s best Sichuan (6462 4502) > Additional branches in Shin Kong Place; Parkview Green; Grand Pacific Mall Xidan; restaurant. > Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat- Modern Plaza Zhongguancun; see www.dintaifung. com.cn for details Sun 7am-10pm; 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 (6512 Jing Yaa Tang 京雅堂 (Chinese, Peking 2277, ext. 6101) Duck) Karaiya Spice House 辣屋 * Resembling something between a night- Bold and fiery Hunan cuisine in the most club and a theater, the Opposite House’s serene of restaurant interiors. Don’t miss basement restaurant proves to be more the dry roasted duck with a dozen spices than just style over substance with their and stir fried bullfrog with shiso leaves and range of expertly prepared classic dishes. ginger. Peanut milk is there to soothe the > Daily 12-10:30pm, B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号 palate: you’ll need it. 楼瑜舍酒B1楼 (6410 5230) > Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm; 3/F, Sanlitun Taikoo Li South, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太古里19号 Peking Duck 院南区三层S9-30 (6415 3535) The Horizon 海天阁 (Cantonese Beijing South Memory 望湘园 This restaurant chain is the Hunan staple Duck) ** in the capital. The trademark shilixiang Kerry Hotel’s Chinese restaurant has niurou (fragrant beef), duojiao shuangse widened its predominantly Cantonese and Sichuan horizons to include dim sum, yutou (dual-colour spiced fish head) and double-boiled soups and Peking duck – and meltingly tender frog dishes are among the the roast bird here really is fabulous. favorites with locals. > Daily 11am-10pm; 2/F, 230-232, Fenglian Plaza, 18 > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:30pm-10pm 1/F, Beijing Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街 Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路 18号丰联广场2楼230-232号 (6588 1797); see www. 1号嘉里中心1层 (8565 2188) southmemory.com for more locations Honglu 红炉 >Daily 11am-9.30pm, 5/F Beijing Raffles City, 1 Yu Xin 渝信川菜 Dongzhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门 Open since 1993, Yu Xin’s authentic Sichuan 南大街1号北京来福士购物中心05层01号(8409 8199 dishes have earned a loyal fanbase. Their / 84094310); Daily 11am-10pm, 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, liangfen – a jelly-like substance cut into Chaoyang朝阳区三里屯南6号楼南侧60米(6595 9872 chunky strips and dressed in an addictive DRAGON PALACE, THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL / 6593 8970) spicy sauce – hits the spot. The rustic, intimate setting of bamboo cubicles and swift, Country Kitchen friendly service complete the experience. BEIJING LUFTHANSA CENTER The name ‘Country Kitchen’ may sound like > Daily 11am-10pm; 5A Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang a diner, but a diner this is not. Rosewood 朝阳区幸福一村西里甲5号 see www.yuxin1997.com Beijing’s resplendent Northern Chinese for other locations. Unleash The Dragon restaurant serves elegant Hebei fare unlike you’ve ever had. Excellent peking duck is Transit 渡金湖 ¥¥ ** The Kempinski is home to some of our favourite European bites in the city on offer as well. Sichuan is known for its blazing spices and > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 3F hot climate. While the latter isn’t able to (Kempi Deli, Paulaner Bräuhaus and Via Roma are all regular award-winners Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, be replicated, the creative minds at Transit in our annual Golden Fork Restaurant Awards). But it would be foolish to ig- Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 have made some fiery additions to the clas- 3层 (6597 8888) nore the superb Chinese food also on offer at the hotel. We paid a visit to the sical, chili-thumping canon, and they will Da Dong 大董 charge you for that knowledge. But unlike recently refurbished Dragon Palace, and found the Cantonese fare on the new Among the city’s most famous haunts, Da many equally expensive joints, this is high- menu to be just as outstanding as we’d hoped. Ranging from hearty claypots Dong guarantees slick cuts of Beijing-style end Chinese dining at its best. > Daily 12-2.30pm, 6 -10pm; N4-36, Sanlitun Taikoo Li to one of the best seafood selections in the city, the restaurant’s menu focuses roast duck and delectable wrap fillings. The venue’s a class act and the plum sauce is North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11 on fresh ingredients and delicate flavors. Our top tip: Try the sumptuous prawn hard to follow. 号三里屯太古里北区N4-36号 (6417 9090) meatballs (RMB218), which have been wok-fried and coated in chopped nuts > Daily 11am-10pm; 22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng 东城区东四十条甲22号 (5169 0328); see www.dadon- Yunnan and citrus mayonnaise. But with its exquisite decoration and attentive staff, gdadong.com for more locations Dragon Palace is as much about the experience as the cuisine. A truly authentic Dali Courtyard 大里院子 * Duck de Chine 全鸭季 ¥ * If you like authentic Yunnanese food, you’ll taste of China in one of Beijing’s most international locales. Good duck is meant to show your guests have to trust the staff: there’s no menu, it > Daily, 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm; Dragon Palace, 1/F, Kempinksi Hotel how wonderful you are, as much as the all just arrives in an intimate courtyard set- Beijing Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯 food. Duck De Chine does that in spades, ting. The price (RMB120/person) matches with fantastic presentation of its crispy, the rustic ingredients. 宾斯基饭店1层 (6465 3388 ext. 4217) succulent duck (RMB188). > Daily 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm; Gulou Dong Dajie, 67

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Xiaojingchang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大 Dongcheng 东四六条16号 (6400 5281) 街小经厂胡同67号 (8404 1430) OPEN DOOR (Cantonese) Lost Heaven 花马天堂 (Yunnan, SE Asian) Featuring modern Ming elements with An emphasis on Yunnan characterizes this inspired paintings from Xu Wei, a painter, menu’s fresh journey through the SE Asia calligrapher and food and wine connois- passage, with a grandiose yet dark teak seur, the quintessentially authentic house interior. of agriculture produces, Jia Chinese restau- > Daily noon-2pm, 5pm-10.30 (bar open till 1am). rant serves exquisite traditional Cantonese Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng specialties in their purest form with chefs 东城区前门东大街23号(8516 2698) hailing from Hong Kong. Using the freshest ingredients from NUO’s very own green Middle 8 Restaurant 中8楼 * farms, NUO Hotel Beijing provides an alternative green gourmet option in town. >Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun: 11am- 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; 1/F, NUO Hotel Beijing, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路甲2号北京诺金酒店一层（5926 8281）

Da Gui (Guizhou) Guizhou’s famed hot-and-sour cuisine nestled into a charming traditional alleyway. Munch happily into pickled greens and don’t miss the salty-sweet deep-fried black sesame balls. They’re sensational. > Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm; 69 Daxing Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东城区交道口大兴胡同69 号 (6407 1800)

Jia Chinese Restaurant禾家中餐厅Makye Ame (Tibetan) An oasis at the top of Taikoo Li, Middle 8 Determined to prove that Tibetan cuisine is the go-to destination for fresh authentic consists of more than just yak-butter tea, Yunnan cuisine. The restaurant, stylish yet the Beijing branch of this nationwide chain understated, has plenty of flavorsome well- serves up nomadic classics such as curried priced dishes and a killer view to boot. potatoes and roast lamb. > Sanlitun: Daily 11am-10pm, Taikoo Li Sanlitun > Daily 10-midnight; 11A Xiushui Nanjie, TIAGO HOME KITCHEN South South Area F4, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太古 Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街里南区4层(6415 8858); Indigo: Daily 11am-10pm, 甲11号 (6506 9616) Jiuxianqiao Road No.20 Indigo F2 , Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路20号颐堤港2层(8420 0883); Zhongguancun: Xinjiang Red Rose (Xinjiang) * Fresh Out of the Home Kitchen Daily 11am-10pm, Zhongguancun Plaza Pedestrian One of Beijing’s most famous Xinjiang Street, No.R17, Haidian海淀区中关村广场步行街R17 restaurant, Red Rose serves some of the New season, new menu – and, as usual, Tiago Home Kitchen does not disap- 号(5172 1728); Fenglan: Daily 11am-10pm, Xizhimen tenderest lamb skewers around, matched point. The Italian restaurant has long been a favorite of ours for its fresh flavors North Street No.32 Maples International Center Blok by enormous servings of classics like da- B, 1 Floor, Haidian海淀区西直门大街32号枫蓝国际中 panji (a chicken, potato and pepper stew), and home-style food from tasty pizza to chargrilled Australian steak. New ad- 心B座1层(6223 5583) latiaozi (noodles with a spicy tomato sauce) ditions to the menu are aplenty and we especially love the grilled salmon with and nang (baked flatbrea). Youyun > Daily 10.30am-11pm; Inside 7 Xingfuyicun, oppo- vegetables and seafood soup (RMB128), flavorsome Spanish paella (RMB228) site Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区 and Italian premium seafood pasta (RMB198 for two people). Tiago’s famous 工人体育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内 (6415 5741) tiramisu is also refreshed with the addition of a matcha flavor (RMB49, limited WESTERN time only). Not only does Tiago offer top nosh, but the Joy City and Indigo mall locations also ensure it’s a good spot to relax and unwind after a hectic day of Fine Dining shopping. Barolo ¥¥ (Italian) * > Tiago Home Kitchen (see Listings for details) Average Italian abounds in Beijing: not here, though. Quite the opposite, in fact, meaning Barolo is as well-regarded as the Piedmont wine it is named after. > Mon-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm. Ritz Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心丽思卡尔顿酒店内 (5908 8151)

Maison Flo ¥¥ (French) * Marble slabs, mosaic floors and brass > Daily, 10am-11pm, 63 Babaokeng Hutong, fittings establish the Parisian bona fides; Beixinqiao, Dongcheng 东城区北新桥八宝坑胡同63 dishes like snails (RMB78), oysters (RMB48 号 6407 2050 / 185 1092 0709 each) and steak tartare (RMB158) confirm. The grandeur is matched only by the service, and the prices reflect the authenticity Yun’er Small Town 云洱小镇 of the experience. Folksy and affordable Yunnanese fare on > Daily 11am-midnight; 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang 朝 Beiluoguxiang. Fragrant dishes including 阳区霄云路18号 (6595 5135) the jasmine bulbs with scrambled eggs, lemongrass shrimp and banana leaf The Georg ** wrapped bolete mushrooms will keep us This hutong mansion has an elegant crawling back. restaurant, leather-couched lounge area, > Daily 10am-11pm, 84 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng sleek bar and sick location near Houhai. But 东城区北锣鼓巷84号 (8404 2407) most importantly, it has some of the most thoughtful, innovative cuisine in town. Go Dumplings for a dinner you won’t forget. >10.30am-midnight (dinner 6-10.30pm), closed Baoyuan Jiaoziwu 宝源饺子屋 Mondays; 45 Dongbuyaqiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东 Famous for their rainbow of dyed dump- 城区东不压桥胡同45号 (8408 5300) lings, Baoyuan have their jiaozi (six, under FIORENTINA RMB10) wrapped in a larger yuanbao Capital M ¥ (Contemporary Western) ** silver-ingot shape, with creative vegetarian The Art Deco interior, swish staff and options and authentic Sichuan food. breathtaking views over the archery towers New Menu on the Block > Daily 11am-10pm; north of 6 Maizidian Jie, from Qianmen ensures the pinnacle of Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧 (6586 4967) al-fresco dining, with world-class modern Just in time for summer, Fiorentina has a new menu. Thanks to new Executive European stylings and deliciously posh Mr Shi’s Dumplings 老石饺子馆 afternoon tea. Chef Fabrizio Sartor, the new dishes wow guests with both their unique pres- Since recieving a Lonely Planet recommen- > Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. Floor 3, 2 Qianmen entation and deliciously authentic Italian flavors. The Capesante alla Veneziana dation the prices have risen and the walls Buxingjie, Dongcheng 东城区前门步行街2号3层 are covered in backpackers’ scribbles, but (6702 2727) (RMB168) – scallops served in their shells, topped with garlic, parsley and lard the fantastic dumplings – boiled and fried – – come on a plate that’s as big as your table. The Salmone Affumicato (RMB128) are still fantastic. Héritage ¥¥ is equally impressive – a massive hunk of shimmering, home-smoked salmon is > 74 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, A French country-style chateau in the Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同74号 (8405 heart of Beijing. A chef de cuisine with cut for you before your eyes. 0399, 131 6100 3826) Michelin star restaurant experience and an Chef Sartor has also prepared a variety of pasta dishes for his new menu, but extensive wine cellar make this Sofitel Hotel Regional restaurant one of the best French dining the green-and-black Scacco Matto (RMB158) – spinach and black ink ravioli – is experiences in town. the standout. As for risotto, his Risotto Rane & Asparagi Nella Forma (RMB258) Crescent Moon (Xinjiang) * > 6F Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, comes on fire, and sitting atop a massive wheel of parmesan. Roast mutton enthusiasts go over the 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 moon at this reputable Xinjiang Muslim C座索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) Chef Sartor has lent an air of theatricality to the restaurant’s cuisine. Indeed, restaurant. Eastern European and Central most dishes are presented in exciting, photo-worthy ways. But ultimately, Asian influences are evident throughout, Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB) ¥¥ ** with peppery and cumin-spiced dishes Setting is everything here, especially if making incredible Italian food that tastes great comes first. And at Fiorentina, livening up traditional Chinese favorites. it’s fashioned inside a restored Buddhist they’ve succeeded at doing just that. temple. The bold contemporary European > Daily 10am-11:30pm; 16 Dongsi Liutiao, > Fiorentina (see Listings for details)

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using freshest ingredients , cooked on the Wood OPEN DOOR spot. >Daily 10.30am-11pm, Lakeside Gourmet Street, >Daily 6am-10.30pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 Jiuxianqiao Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南边湖畔美食街近南边地面店2层 8414 9820 停车场 5726 8255

Grill 79 (Steak) Stuﬀ’d (Contemporary Western) With views this good, Grill 79 would prob- The concept of Stuff’d is to simply stuff ably make it onto the list even if the food one kind of food in another. From sausage was terrible. It’s something of a bonus then calzone pizzas (RMB68) to scotch eggs – it that the kitchen is superb, and supported all works. On-site micro brewery a bonus. by one of the most extensive wine lists in > Wed-Mon, 11:30am-2:45pm, 6-10pm, 9 Jianchang town. Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区箭厂胡同9号 (6407 6308) > Daily 6.30-10.30am, noon-2pm, 6-10pm. 79/F, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Café/Deli/Sandwich Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店 79楼 (6505 2299 ext 6424) Café Zarah (Café) * A smart new interior and menu for this JF Royal Teahouse longstanding cafe has propelled it from >Daily 10am-9:30pm;B215 China World Trade hipster hangout to Gulou institution. Large, Center Tower 3, Jintong East Road,Chaoyang Beijing airy and with a terrace for summer, the only 北京市朝阳区国贸商城区域3 地下二层B215(8535 downside is it’s always packed. 1625) > Daily 9.30am-midnight，42 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街42号 (8403 9807) Miss K Cafe (Xing Fu Cafe) Whether it’s a rainy morning or a sunny af- Domain 域 ternoon, relax with your favorite novel and A blend of café, business center and a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Experience lounge, it has a gentle buzz all of its own. a quiet moment of serenity amid the hustle For privacy, Domain also provides worksta- and bustle of Beijing. tions equipped with computers and ipads. >Daily, 8am-8.30pm; 1/F, Tower A, East Gate Plaza, >Daily 7am-8pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Dongzhimen, Dongcheng 东城区东直门东环广场A座 Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层一层幸福咖啡馆 (6418 1096) (8414 9830)

Mosto (European, South American) ¥ * Café Flatwhite MOMO CAFÉ A perpetually busy lunch and evening spot, thanks to chef Daniel Urdaneta’s skill for modernising South American-style dishes They’re Grilling It like ceviche and risotto in his open kitchen. > Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon- 2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Summer means barbecues. And nobody understands this like the cooks at Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 (5208 MoMo Café, who are offering a BBQ buffet now through September. Drop by 6030) the Lido restaurant for a huge selection of freshly grilled meats including roast Sizzler suckling pig, roasted whole lamb and seafood. Veg lovers ought not worry – Sizzler invented ‘casual dining’ in Australia the spread comes alongside a full buffet of both hot dishes and salads, plus when it introduced the first soup, salad, pasta and fresh fruit concept. Since those free-flow juice and soft drinks (add RMB50 for free-flow beer). MoMo Café’s pioneering days, it has expanded its ‘classic comfortable space and friendly service make it the perfect option for families grill’ to include, not only steak and seafood, but also delicious chicken dishes, BBQ and groups of friends alike. ribs, combination meals and burgers. > RMB263 per person, RMB193 for registered hotel guests and WeChat follow- ‘Variety’ and ‘freedom to choose’ set Sizzler apart from other dining experiences. At ers; Daily, 6-9pm; MoMo Café, Courtyard By Marriott Beijing Northeast, 101 Hailing from New Zealand, Café Flatwhite Sizzler customers are free to control the uses fresh and healthy ingredients in its Jingmi Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区京密路101号北京人济万怡酒店LG层下沉广场 (5907 volume, nutritional balance and variety of tasty selection of sandwiches, pizzas, salads each meal by ordering from the grill and 6277) and brunch options, all served alongside helping themselves to our famous soup, some of the best coffee in Beijing. salad, pasta and fruits. > Open Daily, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm; >All stores open daily, 10am-10pm ;Wangfujing 798 Dashanzi Art District Store: D09-1, No.4, 798 cuisine is fitting in majesty and the service Caribeño (Latin) Oriental Plaza Store 王府井东方广场店 (8518 6315); Dashanzi Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang alone is worthy of worship. Heavy Cuban influence, but there are Chongwenmen Glory Mall Store 崇文门国瑞购物中朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区D09-1 (5978 9067 / > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; 23 Songzhusi 心店 (6714 0399); Wangjing Capital Mall 望京凯德购 dishes from all over the Latin continent 13051771436); Jianguomenwai Media Center Store: Temple, Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng 东城区沙滩北街嵩物中心店 (6471 3876); Wanliu BHG 万柳华联商场店 here. The Ropa Vieja (shredded beef on No.13 Bldg, Jianguomenwai DRC, 1 Xiushui Street, 祝寺23号 (8400 2232) (8258 9405) Wan Shoulu Crystal Capital Mall 万寿路 potato) is excellent – as are the Mojitos. Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓13 凯德晶品店 (6826 086); Xizhimen Capital Mall 西直 > Daily 11:30am-9:30pm, 1/F, China Overseas Plaza, 号楼1层东北角 8532 2633 ；Jianguomenwai DRC 门凯德购物中心店Mall (5830 2199); Sanlitun Shimao Mio ¥¥ 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华东里8号中 Store: Building 7-1-11, 1 Silk Street, Chaoyang 朝阳 Gongsan 三里屯世茂工三店 (8400 4014); Changying Glitzy Italian fare at the Four Seasons, with 海广场北楼1层 (5977 2789) 区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓7-1-11 (8532 2633 / Paradise Walk 常营龙湖天街店 (8539 0438); Tianjin a mobile Bellini cart, wheeled straight to 18701092189); FFCStore:-107,B1/F,Fortune Financial Joy City 天津大悦城店 (8728 1620) your table.The Chef crafts a superb squash Chi (Organic, Fusion) Center,5 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,Chaoyang District tortellini by hand, and pampers diners with Hutong set-menu dining par-excellence, 朝阳区东三环中路5号楼财富金融中心1层107 (6596 desserts like the deconstructed tiramisu. with organic ingredients all locally sourced. The English Tearoom英国茶房 9108); China Central Mall Store:L315,China Central >Daily lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm, dinner 5.30pm From the owners of neighboring Saffron. >Daily 10am-9.30pm; 101, Bldg 10, North area of Mall,Chaoyang District朝阳区华贸中心写字楼三层 Xiangyun Town, 9 Antai Dajie, Shunyi 顺义区安泰 -10.30pm, Four Seasons Hotel, 48 Liangmaqiao > Daily, opens 10:30am, last order 9:30pm, 67 L315单元 (8588 7978)www.cafeflatwhite.com, cafe- 大街9号院中粮祥云小镇北区10号楼101(8047 9661 Lu, Chaoyang, 朝阳区亮马桥路48号北京四季酒店 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 [email protected], WeChat username: Cafe- / 8047 9661); Daliy 10am-7pm Creativity Garden,1 (5695 8888) 67号 (6445 7076) Flatwhite Shunhuang Lu，Sunhe xiang,Chaoyang 朝阳区孙河 Grange Grill ** Lin’s Dinning 乡顺黄路甲1号创意园内(8459 4407) awfullychocolate Located in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, This place is anything but awful. The cakes, Grange Grill serves up some of the city’s Tomacado ice creams and pastries are enough to best steak, seafood and grill offerings. The Tomacado is indeed a mash-up of ‘tomato’ satisfy any sweet tooth. restaurant’s welcoming decor provides a and ‘avocado’ – and while you’ll certainly >Daily 9am-10.30pm, 1) Sanlitun: Opposite to BHG, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or find these ingredients on the menu, you B1/F, Southern area of Taikooli, Sanlitun, Chaoyang a glass of fine vintage from the extensive can also expect pleasant drinks, light soups 朝阳区三里屯太古里地下一层华联超市对面 (8468 wine collection. Be sure to try the ‘luxuri- and heartier main courses from this charm- 3802); 2) Indigo: B1/F, Indigo Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao ous oyster feast,’ where you can enjoy the ing cafe. Fowers are also available for sale. Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐堤港地下一 delicacy raw, grilled or with cheese. > Daily 10am-10pm (Lunch start from 11am, Only 层 (8426 0917); 3) Joy City Chaoyang: 5/F Joy City afternoon tea served on Mon-Fri 2.30-5pm), No. Chaoyang, Qingnian Lu, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang > Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat and Sun 19/20, B1/F, Jia Ming Center, 27 Dongsanhuan Beilu, 朝阳区朝阳北路青年路朝阳大悦城5楼悦界区 (8582 11.30am-3.pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm; The Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路27号嘉铭中心地下一层 2677); 4) Raffles City: B1/F, Raffles City, Dongzhimen, Westin Beijing Chaoyang 7 North East Third Ring 19/20号(6500 3354) Dongcheng 东城区东直门来福士地下一层 (8409 8038) Road, Chaoyang 东三环北路7号 (5922 8888) VIC Element Fresh (Contemporary Western) Contemporary Western Not to be confused with the notorious Chain of restaurants and one of the longest Alﬁe’s ¥ (British) nightclub of the same name, this VIC is running with quality ingredients and good What’s all this about, then? British gastro- the Sofitel Beijing’s casual dining restau- service. One of the mainstays in Beijing. rant. All the major world cuisines are in > Daily Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. pub classics, (like pukker fish and chips, 833, Building 8, 19 Sanlitun Taikoo Li South, Sanlitun > Daily 11am-10pm, 2/F, New Grand Dynasty Hotel, attendance here – make sure you pay RMB188), a swanky gentleman’s club Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯太古里南区 58 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街58号新 special attentions to the French-inspired interior, and located in a chic modern art 8号楼833 (6417 1318) gallery-cum-mall. That’s what, mate. 大宗饭店二层(6500 6766) breads and pastries – as is the customary Sunday champagne brunch. > Daily, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10pm, brunch served Maan Coﬀee漫咖啡文化体验馆 on weekends; Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, C Pearl (Oysters, Seafood) ¥ * > Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 >Daily 9am-20:00pm;The south gate of Jiangfu Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号芳草地L1-22 (5662 This slick oyster restaurant imports fresh Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C Park,Half tower road,Chaoyang 朝阳区半截塔路将府 8777) shells from Canada, South Africa, France, 座索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) 公园南门西侧(5949 8336) USA and more – and they are well worth Bistrot B the price. The fries are the best we’ve had Yi House (Contemporary Western) Nestled in the confines of 798, Yi’s great MOKA Bros (Contemporary Western) * Rosewood Beijing’s exquisite French res- in Beijing, beer and wine selection also Power bowls, salads and wraps are the kind taurant is the sort of place chefs like to eat. excellent. tasting brunch is bettered only by their wide range of cocktails. Sundays offer jazz of fare on offer at this trendy Nali Patio Expect lavish luxury. > Tue-Sun 5.30pm-2am; 14-2, Bldg 14, Shunyuanli, space, which also has a great selection of > Daily, 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 1F Xinyuan Jie, Yansha Qiao, Chaoyang 朝阳区燕莎桥新 brunches with lobster and champagne. cakes and pastries if you’re feeling more Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, 源街顺源里14号楼14-2号 (5724 5886) > Daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am; 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 Yishu Qu, No.1 706 Houjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥 indulgent. 3层 (6536 0066) Feast (Food by East) 路2号院798艺术区706后街1号 (6436 1818) > Sanlitun: Sun-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri/Sat 11am- 11:30pm, B101b Nali Patio South, 81 Sanlitun Beilu Bustling café with a philosophy of ‘Simple Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号B101B南楼 (5208 things, done well’. International favorites, 6079) ; Solana: Solana Lakeside Dining Street, 6

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Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区湖畔美食街 walk-up salsa bar and don’t leave without a Beixinqiao. > Room 3, Building 3, No 12 ,Xindonglu Chaoyang 朝阳公园路6号院蓝色港湾 (5905 6259) bite of the custardy flan. > Dinner: 5-10pm; Lunch: 10am-3pm; 3/F, 277 朝阳区新东路12号院3号楼3门(5323 3399) >Sun-Thurs 11am to midnight. Fri–Sat 11am to 2am, Dongzhimen Nei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门内 Ricci S4-32 South Block, Sanlitun Taikoo Li, 19 Sanlitun 大街277号三楼雍和宫大街和北新桥头条交叉处的四 Paulaner Brauhaus Named after a 17th century Italian Jesuit Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里太古里南区层商业楼三楼 (6455 3832, 1391 0969 240) The grand old man of Beijing brauhauses, (6416 5212) (duh), this creative café has a funky, kooky- Annie’s ¥ * Paulaner delivers the Teutonic goods in the meets-organic vibe and serves up some of Now a certified Beijing institution, Annie’s hands of lederhosen-clad staff from the the best casual western food in town, and Taco Bar provinces. It can be pricey but is usually Rising from the ashes of its deceased serves up the city’s most reliable Italian a great brunch at the Wudaokou location fare. Delivery is free anywhere between worthwhile, especially during Oktoberfest. hutong location, the new Taco Bar is hip, > Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao (Chaoyang branch closed weekends). Line 5 and the the Fifth Ring Road (call for > 1/F, Building D, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 popular and able to produce some of the Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 delivery prices outside this area), and can Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian 海淀区中关村东路1 most authentic Mexican fare in town. Only (6465 3388 ext. 5732) 号院清华科技园D座1楼 (8215 8826 ) RMB45 for three and great cocktails to be ordered in English between 10.30am complement. and 10.30pm from www.annies.com.cn. Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant TRIBE * > Tue-Thu 5.30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-2.30am, Sun Alternatively, drop in to your local branch. 博璨德国啤酒餐厅 Salads, wraps and sandwiches, and noodle 11am-1am; 1/F, Unit 10, Electrical Research Institute, > All open Daily,10.30am-11pm; Beijing Riviera: Brotzeit offers its customers a unique expe- opposite west gate of Lane Bridge Villa, Shunyi 朝 and grain bowls are as tasty as they are Sanlitun Nan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路机电研 rience with authentic German cuisine and 究院内10号1层 (6501 6026) 阳区来广营东路5号长岛澜桥别墅西门对面尚古城一 holistic, and there are more superfoods in 楼 (8470 4768); Lido: Jiangtai Lu, opposite United world famous German beers in a casual en- one single dish than we even knew existed. vironment. Coupled with its contemporary Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar * (Korean- Family Hospital 朝阳区将台商业街4号楼2楼和睦家 Come hungry, leave basking in the warm 医院对面 (6436 3735); Wangjing: 2F, beside the setting and unique brand appeal, Brotzeit glow that comes from knowing that you Mexican fusion) Daimler Tower, LSH Plaza, 8 Wangjing Jie 朝阳区利星 is distinct from the traditional-style German are eating well. Kombucha is the icing on Tucked away near Gulou, this hip little 行广场A座戴勒姆大厦裙楼2层近望京商业中心 (8476 restaurants still seen in Germany and other the (organic, locally-sourced) cake. hutong concept is truly one of a kind in 0398); Chaoyang Park: West Gate of Chaoyang parts of the world. > Daily 8am-10.30pm, 1/F, Building 3, China View Beijing. Quesadillas with kimchi and bibim- Park 朝阳区朝阳公园老西门南侧 (6591 1931); > Daily 11am-late; F109, Grand Summit, bldg 5, 19 Plaza, 2A Gongti Dong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工 baps with melted cheese and hot sauce. Sanlitun: China View Building, opposite East Gate of Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东方东路19号体东路甲2号中国红街大厦3号楼1层大厅入口南侧 Guess what? It works. Killer range of classic Workers’Stadium 朝阳区工体东门对面中国红街一楼楼(DRC外交办公大楼)一层F109 (8531 5166, www. (8587 1899) Cali’ cocktails, too. (8587 1469); Ritan Park: Ritan High Life, 3F, north of brotzeit.co) > Daily 11:30am-midnight (closed Mondays); 14 Ritan Park 朝阳区神路街39号日坛上街3-108号 (8569 The Rug (Contemporary Western, Zhangwang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区旧鼓楼大街 3031); The Place: East of the Place, south of Central Pizza Organic) * 张旺胡同14号 (6405 4352) Park 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际中心AB座1 With ingredients supplied by local organic 层 (8590 6428); Guomao: Ruisai Business Building La Pizza farms like Dahe and De Run Wu, and an Q Mex Bar & Grill (southest of Guomao subway) 朝阳区东三环南路2 Among the upper echelons of Beijing emphasis on sustainability, this café’s wide > Sanlitun Courtyard (across from Salsa Caribe, 号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层 (6568 5890); Sunshine 100: pizzerias is this Sanlitun goldfish bowl nearby Bookworm), Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院 Guanghua Lu, opposite Sunshine 100 Building 朝阳 with a wood-fired oven and Neapolitan ranging menu has something for everyone, 区光华路阳光100公寓对面首经贸南门 (858 98366) especially green types, bored foreign moms 机电研究院餐饮街内 6585 3828 manners. Further branches in Solana and and freelance Macbook types. pasta/salad/mains-buffet restaurant in Burgers Cepe ¥ > Mon-Fri 7.30am-10:30pm, Sat/Sun 9:30am- In a city inundated with Italian offerings, Sanlitun 3.3 10:30pm; Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, Chaoyang Cepe manages to stand out thanks to its > Sanlitun Branch: daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. 1/F, Gongyuan Nanlu (opposite Chaoyang Park South Blue Frog 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯 Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4 Blue Frog is pleased to introduce a creative attention to the smallest detail – everything 路33号3.3服装大厦西北角底商(5136 5582); Solana 号楼(朝阳公园南门对面) (8550 2722) > Additional new Drinks Menu. As the new year begins, from the vinaigrette to the Parma ham is Branch: SA-48, 1/F, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see online.thatsmags. this new menu will wake up everyone’s import quality, and the wine is superb. Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港 com for details) taste buds with a bevy of specialty and > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz- 湾3号1层 SA-48 ( 5905 6106) > SOHU Shangdu original cocktails, mocktails, shots, beer, Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Branch: SH1112, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Wagas (Contemporary Western) wine and healthy drinks inspired by popu- Jinrong Jie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街 Chaoyang District 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都丽思卡顿酒店大堂 (6601 6666) Quality eats with minimal pretension. This lar ingredients. SH1112号(5900 3112); La Pizza Buffet: 4F, Sanlitun stylish, no-fuss Shanghai rival to Element > All open Daily 10am-late; S2-30, Level 3, S2 Tower, 3.3 Mall, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯3.3服装大厦4层 Florentina 翡冷翠意大利餐厅 Fresh offers some of the best and most 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三 (5136 5990) affordable Western lunch options in town. 里屯太古里南区三楼S2-30 (6417 4030) ; No.167, Florentina serves authentic Italian fare in The zesty carrot-and-zucchini cake is a 1/F, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 low-key, yet elegant surrounds. Cuisine is Tube Station crowd pleaser. 18号1层167号 (8426 0017) ; No.125, 1/F, Bldg 1, high-end, the environment is relaxed. A Nowhere does gigantic toppen-laden pizza > Daily 8am-10pm; S8-33, 3/F, Bldg 8, Taikoo Li Sanfeng(North), Chaoyang 朝阳区三丰北里1号楼1层 beautiful outdoor terrace makes this place quite like Beijing, and these guys claim to South, 19 South Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区三 125号 (8561 2665) ; Unit 15-16, 1/F, Bldg AB, Ocean a godsend for Lido residents. be the biggest in town. 里屯太古里南区三层 (6416 5829) > Additional loca- International Center, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳 > Daily 11-late (Kitchen serves until 10pm), 1/F, Bldg > Sanlitun 3.3 Branch: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat/Sun tions in The Kerry Centre, Raffles Mall Dongzhimen 区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际中心AB座一层15 16单 2, No. 6 Yard, Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园 10am-11pm, delivery Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, (see www.thatsmags.com for details) 元 (8590 3168) 西路6号院2号楼1层(8431 0027) Fri-Sun 11:30am-11pm 3/F, 3.3 Building, No. 33 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang 三里屯北街33号3.3服 American/BBQ/Grill Steak Mercante ¥ * 装大厦3层3008号 ( 5136 5571, delivery 8989 177) Old World family charm in an intimate > Additional branches in Gongti, Beida, Beitai, Eudora Station 亿多瑞站 Morton’s of Chicago (American) ¥¥ * hutong setting. Time (and, occasionally, Yayancun, Solana and Weigongcun, see www.online.thatsmags.com for details) > (Near Lidu place))No 6,Fangyuanli Chaoyang 朝 Meat so tender the knife falls through it: service) slows with a rustic menu from Bo- 阳区芳园西里6号(丽都广场对面)(6437 8331, 6437 ritzy Morton’s deserves the worldwide logna offering an assortment of homemade 8334) praise. Expensive, but where else are you pastas and seasonal mains. Spanish going to get steak this good? (Try the > Tue-Sun 6-10.30pm. 4 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Home Plate BBQ * RMB550 set menu if you want to save cash) Dongcheng 东城区方砖厂胡同4号 (8402 5098) Agua ¥ * Scruffy looks and laid-back staff belie the > Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm, Sun 5-10:30pm; 2/F, Regent Occupying the high end of Nali’s Spanish popularity of this entry-level brick-smoker Hotel, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng 东城区金宝街99号 Tiago Home Kitchen invasion, Agua excels with reasonably barbecue joint, that blossoms in the 丽晶酒店二层 (6523 7777) Even the most exacting palettes are delight- priced classics like suckling pig, chorizo sunny months. Pulled-pork sandwiches ed by TIAGO, whose team prepares globally and jamon. Winner of the 2014 Golden are the favorites, followed by baby-back O’Steak sourced ingredients and sustainably grown Fork Editors’ Pick for best restaurant. rib racks. Beer and bourbons are taken A well-cooked steak in Beijng isn’t all that produce. TIAGO’s dining experience is dis- > Daily Midday-2pm, 6pm-10pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 care of, too. rare anymore, and here we have affordable tinctly Italian, but its menu also offers such Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园 (5208 6188) > Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard but quality cuts. Don’t be fooled by the classics as Australian steaks and Boston lob- (20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection, first right), Irish sounding name, it’s an authentic ster - plus a wide selection of salads, pizza, Casa Talia by Tiago Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路35号院过霄云路路口, French bistro – not a Guinness in sight. pasta and desserts. 往北走20米,到第一个路口右转(5128 5584) > Daily midday-midnight, Xingfu: No.55-7 Xingfucun >Daily 11.30am-9pm, 01B, 4/F, Raffles City, 1 Dong- >Indigo: Daily 11.30am-10pm, Shop L173, Indigo zhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1 > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see www. Zhonglu, opposite of April courmet, Chaoyang 朝 Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路号来福士购物中心4层01B 8409 4009 thatsmags.com for details) 阳区幸福村中路55-7杰作大厦底商绿叶子超市斜对 18号颐堤港购物中心L173商铺(6438 8772); Chaoyang 面 (8448 8250) ; Central Park: No.o103 building 20, Joy City: Daily 11am-10pm, 5F50/6F, Chaoyang Joy NOLA Central Park, No.6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang 朝 City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳北路 Niajo ¥ * N’Orleans finds a dark-wood home in the 阳区朝外大街6号新城国际20号楼103 (6533 6599); 101号朝阳大悦城5F50/6F(8558 3892) With homely Mediterranean influences and leafy embassy area, with a jazz soundtrack, shunyi: No.11-102 Shine Hills, No.9 Antai Avenue, a charming management, Niajo is prime shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried chicken, Shunyi 顺义区后沙峪安泰大街9号祥云小镇南门 11号 Opera Bombana ¥ Sanlitun smart-casual dining. Order the jambalaya and decent-enough po’boys – 楼102 (8048 5080) Head chef Umberto Bombana boasts three paella (their star dish) together with some yes’m. Excellent Cajun snacks, craft beers Michelin stars to his name, earned at his tapas and be automatically transported to 29 Grill (Contemporary Western) * and cocktails also make NOLA a popular wildly successful Hong Kong restaurant Spain (minus the constant sunshine). Top-notch steak, along with just about eve- watering hole. Otto e Mezzo. He’s the only Italian chef to > Daily noon-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun ry other cut of meat found in the barnyard > Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm. 11A do so outside of his native land, and cer- Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 in this well-priced meat-eaters’ mecca. Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水南街11号 tainly the only to have opened a restaurant (5208 6052) (8563 6215) > Mon-Fri lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Mon-Sat dinner: 6-10.30pm (closed Sundays); Conrad Beijing, 2/F, 29 in Beijing. > Daily, 12pm-10:30pm; LG2-21 Parkview Green Migas ¥ * The Big Smoke * North Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路9 The boys at Migas have turned a concept Taking the Home Plate BBQ concept and 号2层 (6584 6270) Fangcaodi, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号侨福芳草地地下2层21号 (5690 7177) bar into a thriving Mediterranean res- upscaling was a gourmet masterstroke. Full taurant, bar and party venue, and one of menu evenings only (also delivers rotisserie Italian German summer’s rooftop destinations. chicken via Uncle Otis). > Daily 10am-3pm, 5pm- late. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Assaggi ¥ * > Daily Mon-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. Drei Kronen 1308 * Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园 First Floor, Lee World Building (opposite Frost Nails), This fine Italian spot in the leafy embassy Authentic (truly – when they say 1308 they 6层 (5208 6061) 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福村 district has one of Beijing’s best terraces for 中路 57号楼利世楼 (6416 5195, 6416 268, www. summer dining. The tagliata steak is worth mean it) displays of armour and brewing Asian uncle-otis.com) a return visit. kits draw regular evening crowds for the superb pork knuckle and heavy-duty helles > Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11:30pm. 1 Sanlitun Indian The Woods * Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 (8454 4508) (pale lager), wheat and dark beer (brewed New York native-owned, Manhattan-style on-site). Raj restaurant, tucked in amongst the skyscrap- Bene ¥ * > Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti Tucked away in musty old building just un- ers of CBD: you can’t get more Big Apple Chef Ricci will have you singing like a sopra- Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路中国红街5号楼1 层(6503 5555) derneath the drum tower, this curryhouse than that. no with his pork ravioli and prize-winning may look Chinese but everything on the > Daily 12pm-10pm, Central Park Tower 1, Suite 101, tiramisu. Excellent set menus (RMB588) and Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus menu is authentic Indian, espcially the No. 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街6号 extensive wine selection. If you’re looking for authentic German rather fine naan. 新城国际1号搂101 (6533 6380) > Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Sheraton fare and, most importantly, German-style > Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, 31 Gulou Xidajie Beijing Dongcheng, 36 Northeast Third Ring Road, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼西大街31号 (6401 1675) Mexican/Tex Mex Dongcheng District 东城区北三环东路36号(5798 8995) beer, then you can’t go wrong with Hacker- Pschorr Brauhaus. Made from centuries-old Ganges Cantina Agave (Tex-Mex) BOCCA DELLA VERITA¥ recipes – and in accordance with the 1516 Conveniently located above popular Great selection of burritos, tacos and 80+ Good-value homestyle Italian is the order German Beer Purity Law – the brews here Irish sports bar Paddy O’Sheas, this solid imported tequilas. Spice up dishes with the of the day at this little-known spot in are some of the finest in Beijing. Prost! Indian curry house provides the perfect

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | JUNE 2017 | 73 LISTINGS post-match culinary accompaniment. Or stews, soups and la Vong fish. Chaoyang 朝阳门外大街乙6朝外SOHOD座2层 > Gulou: 5pm-late, Tue-Fri, 2pm-late Sat-Sun 2-10pm, put another way: it’s what you’ll be craving > Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm; 10 Qianliang Hutong 0260 (5900 1288)(see www.online.thatsmags. 6 DouJiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区豆角胡同6号 after eight pints of beer. Xixiang, Dongcheng 东城区钱粮胡同西巷10号 com for details) (5717 1399) ; Sanlitun: Daily 11:30am-2pm; Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri /Sat 5pm-1am, B12 Xinzhong > Daily 11am to 10.30pm; Dongzhimen Branch: 2/F, (8400 2699) Veggie Table (Western, Asian) * 28 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门 Street 新中街乙12号 (6416 6887, www.greatleap- Proving that Beijing-style vegetarian cuisine brewing.com) 外大街28号2层 (6417-0900) > Additional branch in Japanese is by no means the exclusive preserve of Sanlitun, see online.thatsmags.com for details. HAGAKI 叶书 * Buddhist monks and soppy Jack Johnson Heaven Supermarket Indian Kitchen Serves up a selection of signature maki fans, this superbly honed eatery offers some A purgatory of bottles, bongs and bedrag- rolls, as well as classics like tonkatsu, of the very best sandwiches – vegetarian or gled English teachers, Heaven sells the tempura and udon, Hagaki specializes otherwise – found anywhere in the city. cheapest alcoholic takeaways in town. You in Californian-inspired Japanese cuisine > Daily 10.30am-11.30pm (last order 10.30pm); 19 can also hang around and appreciate the Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 and has a lively sushi bar. 19号 (6446 2073) afterlife (clientele) if you want. Caveat: the >Daily 11am-2.30pm, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 food is straight from Hell’s own kitchen. Jiuxianqiao Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒 > Daily 11-4am. 14 Xindong Lu (next to The James 店1层 8414 9815 BARS Joyce), Chaoyang 朝阳区新东路14号 (6415 6513) Hatsune ¥ * (California Japanese) Hidden Lounge * As much a California roll joint as true TOP 40 BARS AND CLUBS Although frustrating to find, Hidden Japanese, Hatsune is now an old favorite About This guide represents our editors’ Lounge rewards the intrepid with good art- among the sake-swilling, sushi-swallowing top 40 picks, and includes some That’s work and comfortable seating, suggesting set, though less so among sashimi purists. Beijing advertisers. Bars rated(*) have a Kasbah, plus well-made drinks at great > Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; 2/F, Heqiao Bldg been personally reviewed by our experts, prices (wine from RMB100 a bottle, mix C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路甲8号 drinks from RMB25). You’ll probably have and scored according to the cuisine, 和乔大厦C座2层 (6581 3939) >Additional locations to call them to find it, though. in Sanlitun Tai Koo Li South; Kerry Centre Mall (see experience and affordability. > Daily 6pm-1am. Room 101, Bldg 8, CBD Apartments, www.online.thatsmags.com for details) Shuanghuayuan Nanli Erqu, Chaoyang 朝阳区双花园南里二区CBD公寓8号楼101屋 (8772 1613) The go to curry house among Beijing’s Inagiku * Arrow Factory homesick Indian community, this ever This Beijing branch of one of Tokyo’s oldest The newest craft beer taproom on the popular no-nonsense restaurant has built block, Arrow Factory is a rustic hideaway Jane’s & Hooch ¥ * and most celebrated restaurants is as near Acclaimed by some foreign press as one up a solid reputation thanks to its wide to perfection as you’re likely to find. brimming with good Anglo-Scandinavian range of quality dishes and particularly vibes (courtesy of the brew-masters) and of the best bars in the world (cough), this Deceptively simple yet finely crafted, not-so-plain Jane has been at the vanguard friendly service. Looking good after a the handmade Inaniwa udon (RMB80) the brand’s distinctive Chinese brewed ales. recent rennovation and very available on A winning combination of the South Sanlitun gentrification. It is not to be missed. serves RMB60-80 measures of your favorite JinShiSong online delivery. > Daily 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm; Rm 315, 3/F, > 38 Jianchang Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区箭 > Daily 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm, 2/F 2 Sanlitun 厂胡同38号(6407 6308) Prohibiotion-era hooches in a fanstastic Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, speakeasy atmosphere, with attentive staff Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号2楼 Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心悦生 (6462 7255) 活3层315室 (8517 2838) 8-Bit and unimpeachable cocktails. Drinking alongside multiplayer retro gam- > Daily 8pm-2am, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang South-East Asian Sake Manzo * ing – why didn’t anyone do this sooner? 朝阳区工体北路4号院 ( 6503 2757) The barmen here are serious about Megadrive, Super Nintendo, N64... some Jing-A Taproom ** 4Corners (Vietnamese, Fusion) their sake. Boasting one of the best real gems make up an ever-growing col- In just a few years, these guys developed The definitive hutong bar/restaurant? Chef stocked drinks cabinets in town with lection. Draft Kirin goes for a reasonable from shady guerrilla brewers to upstanding Jun Trinh took a break from his celebrity TV over 60 different sakes on offer, this RMB25 a glass. publicans with their own range of souvenir work to host this part-Vietnamese venue, super-cool little eatery is the perfect > Daily 1pm-2am; 13 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东 T-shirts. Their bar is a peach: a bricks-and- serving up steaming bowls of pho with place to unwind after a hard day’s toil. 城区北锣鼓巷13号 (159 1025 6538) mortar taproom, which is large, warm and zesty, fresh rolls, as well as a great bar, with The sashimi is fresh to the cut, and the sociable, and has up to 16 different beers frequent live indie performances. beer-marinated chicken is out of this BBC (Bottle, Boot & Cigar) on tap. > Tue-Sun 11am-2am, 27 Dashibei Hutong (near world. One of the very best and least The brainchild of local spirits professional west end of Yandai Xiejie), Xicheng 西城区大石碑胡 Douglas Williams, this bar provides the > Building B, 1949 The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, appreciated restaurants in town. Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院同27号烟袋斜街西口附近) (6401 7797) > Daily 6pm-midnight. 7A Tuanjiehu Beisantiao, discerning Beijing drinker with a peerless Chaoyang 朝阳区团结湖北三条甲7号(6436 1608 selection of liquor for sale, cocktails and Cafe Sambal (Malaysian) coming soon, shoe shines, cigars and Mao Mao Chong ** The cocktails at Mao’s – such as their When it comes to Malay-style food in a Saveurs de Coree straight-razor shaves. sublime ‘Mala’ Mule, a Sichuan peppercorn- hutong, nowhere does it better. Admittedly, This upmarket Korean bistro has > 1pm-late. 1 Taipingzhuang Nanli (At Xingfucun, infused vodka drink that’s a long way from it’s something of a niche category, but then undergone several changes in recent between Frost: Coffee, Nails & Cocktails and Commix Moscow – are unique infusions using so is the food on offer. The spicy Kapitan- years, not least its move away from Bar), Chaoyang 朝阳区太平庄南里1号 (1861 405 7407, local ingredients and know-how. Grungey style chicken is pricey, but worth it. the hipper-than-thou confines of www.bbcbeijing.com) without being grimey, Mao’s eschews flash > Daily 11am-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just Nanluoguxiang. Fortunately, the menu while still keeping it real. And those pizzas. east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng 西城区豆腐池胡同43 remains largely intact. The Shin Ramyun Capital Spirits 号旧鼓楼大街往东走(6400 4875) A team of non-China natives doing a baijiu > 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东 is among the best in Beijing, while the 城区交道口南大街板厂胡同12号 (6405 5718, www. Wagyu barbecued beef is almost too bar? Brave and, luckily, brilliant. Lovely Purple Haze (Thai) maomaochongbeijing.com) good to be true. hutong setting, friendly owners and great Given Beijing’s lack of white sand beaches > Daily noon-11pm; 128-1 Xiang’er Hutong, bottle collection. > Tue-Sun 8pm-late; 3 Da Ju Hutong, Dongcheng 东城 Mesh ¥ and backpacker bars, Purple Haze has to Dongcheng 东城区香饵胡同128-1号(5741 5753) make do for the best Thai experience in 区大菊胡同3号 (6409 3319; www.capitalspirits.com) Whether it’s an early evening cocktail or a town. Has all the classics like veggie spring Yotsuba ** late-night infusion, Mesh’s moody interior rolls (RMB40), papaya salad (RMB46) and It doesn’t come cheap (tasting menu China Bar ¥¥ and underground soundtrack draws the curries (RMB44-180) – but our pick’s the RMB1,000), but what would you expect Top views from the 65th floor and flash bright young things (and on LGBT Thurs- seafood pad Thai (RMB45). from some of the best sushi in town? drinks are the attractions on offer at this days, quite a few old things, too). > Daily 11am-11pm, 55 Xingfu Yicun, Chaoyang 朝 hip hotel bar. > Daily 5pm-1am. Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Buttery and meaty fatty tuna sashimi is Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼 (6417 6688) 阳区幸福一村55号 (6413 0899) a cut above. > Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国 > Dongcheng: Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm. Sanlitun Maggie’s ¥ Greyhound Café (Modern Thai/Fusion) branch: 2 Sanlitun Bei Xiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层 (8567 1838/40) Greyhound Café originated in Bangkok of- 三里屯北小街2号 (6464 2365); Lido branch: 2F, A notorious sausage fest (we refer, of fering Thai food with a twist and served in No.9-3, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台西路 Daily Routine 日常生活 course, to the hot-dog stand outside), a fashionable surrounds. Perfect for Taikoo 9-3号2层 (8420 0998) This cozy bar is a diamond in the rough. Maggie’s has been providing its special Li Sanlitun then. Owner Travis is a cocktail aficionado, and comforts for so long, it’s practically a time- > Daily 11am-11pm, S1-30B, Building 1, Sanlitun Sui Ka the drinks at this establishment change sea- honored Beijing brand – although it’s also a Road 19, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号1号楼 S1-30B Is this what after-work hangouts are sonally according to ingredient availability. bastion of Mongolian culture. (6416 3439)> Additional branch in Shin Kong Place like in Japan? We’re not sure, but we Light cafe fare is available during the day. > Sun-Thur 8pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-5am, Ritan Park (see online.thatsmags.com for details) hope so: This charming izakaya nails > Daily 11am-11pm. 34 Wudaoying Hutong, South Gate, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛公园南门 (8562 8142) it when it comes to sake selection and Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同34号 (8400 1159) Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian, Nyonya) fried delights to munch alongside it. Parlor This chain specializes in Nyonya style cook- >Daily 5pm-1am, Ichibangai First Avenue Food El Nido * ing – ostensibly Malaysian but with a mix Court, Zaoying Nanli, Maizidian, East 3rd Ring The first hutong hang-out to patent the Learn a few quotes from Gatsby before of Chinese, South-East Asian and European Road, Chaoyang朝阳区东三环农展馆北路宾都苑 fridge-full-of-cheap-imports formula, El heading to this 20s Shanghai-style speak- influences resulting in lots of bold flavors 东侧一层底商一番街内 (137 1692 7543) Nido inspires a loyal following, particularly easy and you’ll fit right in. > Daily 6pm-2am, 39-8 Xingfuercun, Chaoyang 朝阳区 and bright colors. in summer. The roast leg of mutton place > CBD: EB105, B1/F, China World Mall Phase Korean next door is one of the best locally. 新东路幸福二村39-8 (8444 4135) 1, 1 Jianguomen Wai, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门 > Daily 6pm-late, 59 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng 东外大街1号国贸商城一期地下一层EB105 (6505 Ai Jiang Shan 城区方家胡同50号(158 1038 2089) Mai Bar * 0376); Taiyanggong: Unit 10-11, 4/F, CapitaMall This upscale seafood restaurant proves Understated hutong hideaway with a long Taiyanggong, Chaoyang 朝阳区凯德Mall太阳宫4层 that chargrill and composure can go list of some of the best cocktails in town. 10/11号 (8415 0863,www.nyonyakitchen.com) First Floor together. Their RMB58 bibimbap lunch First Floor is like that friend who’s too > Daily 5pm-late, 40 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城 is an absolute bargain. 区北锣鼓巷40号 (6406 1871) Malacca Legend popular to properly enjoy their company. > Daily 11am-10pm, Sat and Sun until Malaysian food with a view, this spacious At weekends, it gets aggressively full, with 9.30pm; 5/F, LG Twin Towers (East Tower), 12 regulars and the passing tourist trade all Revolution * and airy restaurant sits on the banks of Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建 Sanlitun doesnt really do hipster bars but Shunyi’s Roma Lake and at a new unit in baying at the bar. A good place to meet 国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层 (5109 new friends, perhaps. if it did, this cramped ode to Maomorabilia the heart of the city at The Place, making a 6036/6037) see www.thatsmags.com for other > Daily, 4pm-late, Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳 would be it. The East may be red but their great spot for their beef rendang or green locations) 区三里屯北小街 (6413 0587, first.floorbeijing.com) cocktails (RMB45) are fit for a Chairman. curry prawns. > Daily, 12pm-late, west of Yashow, Gongti Bei Lu, 朝 > Daily 11am-10pm; 6 Roma Lake: 6 Luodong Lu, Vegetarian 阳区工体北路雅秀市场西侧 (6415 8776) Luogezhuang Village, Hoshayu Town, Shunyi 顺义 Great Leap Brewing 大跃啤酒 ¥ * The bar that began the whole Beijing mi- 区后沙峪镇罗各庄村罗马湖东北三路6号C院 (8049 Tianchu Maoxiang (Asian) crobrewing frenzy (yes, frenzy) specializes The Brick 8902); Signature: Shop L203, 2/F, The Place, 9 Like many arrivals to Beijing, this place in idiosyncratic, local-style brews (RMB25- A Cheers-style atmosphere ensures you’ll Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶2 started out in Wudaokou and it’s 40) with intriguing flavors – their Sichuan find this neighbourhood drinking hole-in- 层L203 (6587 1393) since made a successful migration to peppercorn ale was memorably good. the brick-wall faux dive bar either cliquey Chaoyang. Great range of veggie fare, Susu (Vietnamese) Reservations used to be recommended or inclusive. The heavy-duty cocktails reasonably priced and they offer cook- The first step is finding it. Follow that up for their original hutong brewhouse, but (including the devastatingly boozy RMB80 ing classes as well. with a dreamlike renovated courtyard, ex- the opening of a wildly popular new pub Terminator) are probably needed for the > Daily 10am-10pm; 19 Rm 0260, 2/F, Bldg D, bizarre Wednesday pub quiz. tensive wine list and a listing of top-notch Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, on Xinzhong Lu has shifted most drinkers Vietnamese curries, banh mi sandwiches, there instead. > Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31

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Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), helps cement a city’s music scene. strip of truly ghastly nightclubs and bars 酒店五层 ( 139 1029 0260, www.alonapilates.com) Chaoyang 朝阳区双井桥东北角广渠路31号院天之骄子 > Daily 10am-late, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south known as ‘Gongti.’ Serious about its music, 2号楼底商2-11 (134 2616 6677) of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng 东城区方家胡同46号 it also makes good drinks and attracts Narcisse Beauty Brands Encompassed (6400 7868) international electronica DJs. One of a kind! A 600 m2 brand-new concept The Irish Volunteer > Thurs-Sat 9pm-6.30am. 100m north of Worker’s Everything – from the red-faced owner to The Post Mountain 后山 of beauty salon——Narcisse, encompassed Built into a man-made hill in the center of Stadium West Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场西 with professional brands on skincare, the grub – is authentically Irish: tinged 门向北100米 (139 119 77989) with alcoholism, doggerel and drunken the MOMA Complex, this new addition to manicure and hair removal. Not only can regret. A good place to down a pint and a Beijing’s growing livehouse empire is The MIX we guarantee to give you the highest qual- pizza before heading into town, then. Hobbit meets Manhattan. With as much A bit like a trip to the Forbidden City, Mix ity of products and treatments, but also an > Daily 9pm-2am. 311 Jiangtai Lu (opposite Lido vibe as a sterile modern-art gallery. Its is one of those places in Beijing you have impressive one-stop beauty experience. imported sound system and ramped floor Hotel East Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路311 to experience before you leave. Not much Brands inside Narcisse：号 (6438 5581) makes for decent sound and sightlines. is forbidden in this underground hip-hop > Bldg T8, MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Youngfo: Facial Cleansing Center disco palace and if you don’t leave with Clean Out What’s Deeply Buried In Your Skin The Tree Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng (next to MOMA Cinemateque) 东城区东直门外香河园路1号当代 hook-up in tow then you’re doing some- A cozy stalwart of the Beijing bar scene, 10+10: Minimal-Design Nail MOMA园区T8楼北百老汇电影中心北侧 (8400 4774) thing very wrong. Chic Workaholic’s Luv! you’ll find wood-fired comfort pizza, beer > Daily 8pm-6am, Inside Worker’s Stadium North aplenty and a hearty, mature atmosphere. Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (6506 9888, Edelweiss: Laser Hair Removal Temple 坛 * Latest Technology, Safe&Permanent Has two neighborhood offshoots: By the Probably the manliest venue in town, this 6530 2889, 150 1138 2219, [email protected]) Tree (brickwork, pool, old man’s pub) and dimly lit and unventilated space is owned Deep Facial Cleaning- 880rmb/once Vics Nearby the Tree (live music, two floors). by rockers (Gao Xu, Gao Jian and Clement > 10.30am-10.30pm, Bldg. 1,No.6 West Fangyuan Separated at birth from its identical twin > Daily noon-2am. 100m west of Sanlitun Bar Street, Burger) and known for late sets of hard rd, Chaoyang (inside Narcisse Beauty Brands Youyi Youth Hostel, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯酒吧街往 brother, Mix, this is the definition of Gongti rock, punk and ska, with weekend gigs Encompassed)朝阳区芳园西路6号院1号楼水仙美容品西100米友谊旅馆后面三里屯医院东面 (6415 1954) sweatbox meat-market chic at its very and DJ sets every fortnight. It offers a long 牌集合店内(5365 9418) finest. The Chinese love it – as do moody drinks menu, with plenty of cheap pastis Slow Boat Brewery Taproom ** Russians and jailbait students – helping Vics Daisy’s Beauty Salon and shooters, but you’ll probably stick to This popular microbrewery has its own to become one of the most infamous clubs Since 2001, Daisy’s beauty salon has pub hidden away in Dongcheng’s hutongs. the RMB15 draught. > Daily, 7pm-late. Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Dajie, in the capital. catered to thousands of Beijing expats and Quality ales that change depending on > Daily 8.30pm late, Inside Worker’s Stadium North Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B楼202 (131 locals and is renowned for its premium Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (5293 0333) the season, heated floors and a great little 6107 0713) waxing services and imported wax that kitchen round out the deal. smells like hot chocolate. If waxing isn’t > Mon Closed, Tues-Wed: 5pm-midnight, Thu 5pm- Yugong Yishan 愚公移山 * Hotel Bars your thing, the salon also specializes in 1am, Fri 5pm-late, Sat 2pm-late, Sun 2-10pm; 56 We’ve lost more body weight than we’d an array of other treatments including IPL Dongsi Batiao, Dongcheng 东城区东四八条56号 care to remember in YY’s mosh pit. Fortu- Atmosphere ¥¥ Facial Rejuvenation and lifting, a 90-minute (6538 5537) nately, almost all the acts – usually hip-hop Beijing’s highest bar, on the 80th floor of treatment that uses a laser to stimulate DJs, emo rocks and obscure indie outfits the 1,082-ft China World Tower, offers 300+ collagen production and soften lines. Laser Glen ¥ from across the globe – were worth it. The swanky cocktails from RMB65 with 360-de- and IPL permanent hair removal treatment Experiences can vary at Glen (we’ve upstairs bar area is a refuge from the sweat gree views of the 700AQI PM2.5. is also proving popular and effective. endured poor service and drinks that are glands below. > Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat and Sun noon-4am. 80/F, > Daily, 10am-8.30pm, Rm301, Building scandalous at the price), which is located in > Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, B,Sunshine100 International Apartment, Guanghua a decidedly downbeat compound. But whis- of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng 东 Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号北京国贸大酒店80 Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华东路2号阳光100国际 ky lovers have been known to swear by its 城区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711） (6505 2299 ext. 6433) 公寓B座301室 (5100 0556 / 0557, www.daisysbeau- selections and dark, intimate atmosphere. tysalon.com) See for yourself. Sports Bars Centro ¥ >Daily 6.30pm-2am. 203, 2/F, Taiyue Suites Hotel Although it’s no longer quite the go-to Beijing Hikers Beijing, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯 The Local * place for beautiful people it once was, Cen- Want to experience the wild, unrestored 路16号泰悦豪庭2楼203室 (6591 1191) Formerly Brussels, this beery bar has come tro still draws a cute crowd with its nightly Great Wall, away from the tourist masses? into its own, with large (yet strangely jazz performaces, spacious and recently Or do you just want to get out of the city Glen Classic ¥ unobtrusive) screenings of sports and renovated lounge areas and classic drinks for some exercise? Beijing Hikers offers Tucked away in the grounds of Face hotel, political events, a pub quiz, quality fare and like the blue-cheese martini. hikes in the countryside of Beijing every Glen Classic is a Japanese-owned whisky a nice selection of draughts and cocktails. > Open 24 hours. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua week all year round. Hikes for all fitness lev- bar where discerning drinkers can sink Try the Bourbon Street Ice Tea – you won’t Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层 els! Regular hikes are priced from RMB380, into an arm-chair, glass in hand, and while need another. (6561 8833) with discounts for members. Cost includes away the hours. Huge range of whiskies > Daily 11-2am. 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工 hiking guide, transportation, tickets, food MEI and rums are personally selected by expert 体北路4号院 (6591 9525) and water. We’ve also got adventures all One of the livelier hotel bars in town, owner Daiki Kanetaka – let him recommend over China. you something special. Paddy O’Shea’s * MEI has a nightly band, serves creatively > For more information, visit www.beijinghikers.com > Mon-Sat, 7pm-2am, reservation required, An entire Irish-themed pub, which could delicious cocktails and overlooks the CCTV minimum spend RMB200, Face Hotel Courtyard, 26 easily been trasnsported, untouched, from ‘trousers.’ Don’t leave without trying the Shang Xia Dongcaoyuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体南路东草园26 a back alley in Limerick and gently depos- frightfully delicious Panjiayuan Bramble. >L118 & 119, L1 China World Mall, China World 号 (6551 6788) ited in central Beijing. With plenty going Mon-Wed 6pm-2am, Thu-Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 5pm- Trade Center 1, Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang 朝 on, including pub quiz and sports. midnight; 5F Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, 阳区建国门外大街1号中国国际贸易中心国贸商城1楼 L118 & 119 (6505 3446) Trouble Bar > Dongzhimen: Daily 10am-late, 28 Dongzhimen- Hujialou, Chaoyang District朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中 Beijing’s leading venue for imported craft wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (6592 心北京瑰丽酒店3层 (6536 0083) beers. Stocks a large draft selection and 6290); Sanlitun: 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back Lily Nails an even larger selection of bottles. Also Street 三里屯北路43号同里二层 (6415 0299) O’Bar does a nice line in creative cocktails, if With both a fantastic cocktail menu and V Sports one of the finest terraces in the city, NUO brews aren’t your thing. Conveniently Spacious, comfortable, huge screens and located next to Gung-Ho, hosts a full-sized Hotel’s O’Bar is a sure bet for classy evening no rowdy drunken cretins, V Sports makes drinks in the city. foos-ball table, darts, and plenty of TV’s to a claim for the champion of Beijing sports accommodate any event, meetings, and >Sun-Thr:6pm-1am;Fri-Sat:6pm-2am;2 Jiangtai bars. 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A wide varity of co-curricular spoken and written Mandarin as a second Beanstalk International Bilingual School downtown Beijing, the Canadian Interna- activities are offered to further enrich language, more than 5,000 students 青苗国际双语学校 tional School of Beijing (CISB) opened its student life. Graduates of BWYA have been from over 66 countries and more than 80 > Kindergarten: 1/F, Tower B, 40 Liangmaqiao doors in September 2006. This world-class accepted at prestigious universities around companies and embassies have successfully Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路40号B座一层 facility offers an internationally recognized the world. Age range: 6-18. Tuition: RMB learned with us each year. Also recognized (6466 9255); Primary School: Block 2, Upper Canadian & IB PYP, IB MYP and IBDP educa- 100,000- 140,000/year. and recommended by BBC News as one of East Side, 6 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 tion. 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Beijing Mandarin School > 15 Gucheng Duan, Huosha Lu, Houshayu Town, students develop teamwork and creative 号4库106室, 近王家码头路 (3376 8308) Established in 1998, Beijing Mandarin thinking skills, as well as independence and Shunyi 顺义区后沙峪镇火沙路古城段15号 (8049 School is the city’s top institute for teaching 2450; www.sibs.com.cn, [email protected]) responsibility. Students graduating from MBA & EMBA Schools spoken and written Mandarin as a second Harrow Beijing have won places at a range language, more than 5,000 students of universities across the world including The British School of Beijing 北京英国学校 from over 66 countries and more than 80 Rutgers International Executive MBA The British School of Beijing, established in Princeton, Yale, Oxford and Cambridge. > 5/F China Life Tower, 16 Chaowai Dajie Chaoyang companies and embassies have successfully > Address: 287, Hegezhuang, Cuigezhuang County, 2003, has campuses in Shunyi (primary & learned with us each year. Also recognized 朝阳区朝阳门外大街16号中国人寿大厦 (5877 1706, Chaoyang 朝阳区崔各庄乡何各庄村 287 号 (8610 www.rutgersinasia.com) secondary) and Sanlitun (primary). BSB of- and recommended by BBC News as one of 6444 8900 Ext. 6900 Fax: 10 6445 3870 ,enquiries@ fers an enhanced English National Curricu- the most professional Chinese language harrowbeijing.cn) lum to 1,500 expatriate students, aged 1 to school. BBA at BFSU-SolBridge 18, beginning with Early Years Foundation > E-tower School(Guomao Area): Room 904-905, Yew Chung International School 北京外国语大学国际商学院 Stage, Primary, Secondary, IGCSE exams in 9/F E-tower Building E数码世界9层904-905(6508 耀中国际学校 > 19 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian, 海淀区西三环北路19号 (solbridge.bfsu.edu.cn, 8881 6563/8881 Year 10 and 11 and the International Bac- 1026/1126); Guangming Hotel School (Embassy Located in downtown Honglingjin Park since calaureate (IB) Diploma programme in Year Area): Room 0709, 7/F Guangming Hotel(near 6763/8881 8537) U.S Embassy) 光明饭店7层0709室美国大使馆附近 1995, Yew Chung International School of Bei- 12 and 13. Admission & Fees: RMB102,993- jing (YCIS Beijing) offers a truly international 246,057. Contact our Admissions team to (84418391, [email protected], www. LEMBA beijingmandarinschool.com, Skype ID: beijing- curriculum for children of foreign nationals The Leadership EMBA from the University arrange a school tour. mandarinschool1998) in China. The school follows the National > Mon-Fri, 8am-4.30pm, South Side, 9 An Hua Street, of Maryland Curriculum for England but also integrates an Robert H. Smith School of Business is Shunyi 顺义区安华街9号南侧 (8047 3558, www.brit- Beijing City International School extensive Chinese language and culture pro- ishschool.org.cn, [email protected]) a unique learning experience in Beijing. 北京乐成国际学校 gram, allowing foreign nationals to get the The program offers world class executive best out of their time in China. YCIS Beijing is Western Academy of Beijing Located in Beijing’s Central Business and leadership education from some of 京西国际学校 District, Beijing City International School one of only five schools in China accredited the best professors the world has to offer. The Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is (BCIS) lives by its motto: “Empowering by three separate accreditation organiza- Every month one of the professors from the a creative and innovative IB World School and Inspiring through Challenge and tions and has a 100 percent pass rate within University of Maryland comes to Beijing to built upon a solid foundation of core Compassion.” This non-profit, independent the IGCSE and IB programs. In addition, YCIS instruct the class for 4 consecutive values and our mission to Connect, Inspire, co-educational day school offers an inter- Beijing is the only international school in > days (Thurs – Sun). The program lasts 18 months; Challenge; Make a Difference. Our students national curriculum under the International China to receive the Cambridge Award for the impact lasts a lifetime. (8526 2528/29, beijing@ exemplify these values through their aware- Baccalaureate (IB) World School system and Excellence in Education from the University rhsmith.umd.edu) ness of the world around them, service to is authorized to teach all three IB programs of Cambridge International Examinations. > Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang others, can-do spirit and commitment to (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Other Programme). 朝阳区后八里庄5号红领巾公园 (8583 3731,www. excellence. WAB graduates are accepted ycis-bj.com) into world-class colleges and universities > 77 Baiziwan Nan’er Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区百子湾南 Atelier Art School across the globe. 二路77号 (8771 7171, www.bcis.cn) 阿特黎尔艺术工坊 Beijing BISS International School Atelier is the reference art school for artistic > 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, Chao Yang 朝阳区来广北京BISS国际学校营东路10号(5986 5588) The International Montessori School of education for all ages and profiles in Bei- Beijing 北京蒙台梭利国际学校 > Building 17, Area 4, Anzhen Xili Chaoyang 朝阳区 jing. Founded in 2012 by a team of french 安贞西里4区17楼 (6443 3151 www.biss.com.cn) 3e International 北京3e国际学校 Founded in 1990, MSB is Beijing’s first fully professionals, Atelier offers a high quality >9-1 Jiangtai Xilu Chaoyang 朝阳区将台西路9-1号(四 registered international Montessori school. instruction, with sensibility, creativity and 德公园旁) (6437 3344 , www.3eik.com) The school also boasts an unsurpassed dual openness to the world in the center of its Mandarin/English program geared towards Kindergartens educational programs. Beijing City International School helping students achieve fluency in either >Sanlitun campus: C202, Jinxiuyuan, Xingfucun 北京乐成国际学校 language from an early age. Curriculum House of Knowledge International Kinde Zhonglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福村中路锦绣园C202 Located in Beijing’s Central Business aside, MSB boasts spacious classrooms, a garten (HOK) (6416 1614 / 132 4018 4908); Shunyi campus: 204- District, Beijing City International School high teacher-student ratio and impres- House of Knowledge International kinder- 205, Bldg 2, Central Park, 16 Yufeng Lu, Shunyi (Go (BCIS) lives by its motto: “Empowering sive staff longevity. Tuition: RMB98,000 garten (HOK) has locations in both Shunyi to 2/F from Entrance A of Commercial Buildings) 顺 and Inspiring through Challenge and - RMB177,000/year. and Chaoyang. Both locations offer a 义区裕丰路16号院会展誉景2号楼204-205 商铺A入口 2楼 (5686 4243 / 151 1009 8260, contact@atelier. > Bldg 8, 2A, Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区香 Kindergarten program for children aged 10 Compassion.” This non-profit, independent cn.com, www.atelier.cn.com) co-educational day school offers an inter- 江北路甲2号院8号楼 (6432 8228 ext. 800, www.msb. months to 6 years (Pre-school). Students national curriculum under the International edu.cn, [email protected]) are treated as competent learners and the Baccalaureate (IB) World School system and school emphasizes critical thinking and col- Bookstores is authorized to teach all three IB programs Beijing World Youth Academy laboration skills, in an environment where 北京世青国际学校 children “Lean to Learn”. In additional, The Bookworm * (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma This glass cube looks over Sanlitun Village, Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) is an the Shunyi location also has a elementary Programme). providing a cozy atmosphere for browsing international school for students of all na- school starting from grade 1 in September > 77 Baiziwan Nan’er Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区百子湾南 bibliophiles. The Western bookstore, li- tionalities ages 6 to 18, offering programs 2014. 二路77号 (8771 7171, www.bcis.cn) brary, film house, bar, bistro-cafe and event on its campuses conveniently located in > Quanfa Gardens Campus: North gate of space always has a cultured evening on its The International Montessori School of Wangjing and Lido. An IB World School Quanfa compound, 15 Maquanying, Chaoyang shelves for both adults and kids. Beijing 北京蒙台梭利国际学校 since 2001, BWYA values holistic education District 朝阳区马泉营15号泉发花园北门 (6431 8452, www.hokschools.com);Victoria > Daily 9am-2am. Building 4, Nan Sanlitun Road, Founded in 1990, MSB is Beijing’s first fully and seeks to give students ample oppor- Chaoyang District, Beijing 三里屯南街4号楼 (6586 tunity to develop as globally-aware critical Gardens Campus: 15 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, registered international Montessori school. Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西路15号维 9507, www.beijingbookworm.com) The school also boasts an unsurpassed dual thinkers. A wide varity of co-curricular 多利亚花园公寓(6538 2624, www.hokschools.

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Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo 5.22~6.21 6.22~7.22 7.23~8.23 8.24~9.23

The stars spell relationship problems Socializing is important, so stop Leos can expect great fortune to fall You will find great success at a for you, Gemini, so get off Tantan and being such a recluse. Go get drinks upon their sex lives this month. The networking event – if you make focus on your significant other, damn with people. If anyone suggests Dirty following are the most auspicious your WeChat profile picture more it. Take him or her on a romantic walk Bar Street though, kindly direct them days to bone: the 7th, the 13th, the professional, that is. It is inauspicious around the Forbidden City. Bring to this wonderful magazine you've 25th. Do not get it on on the 30th, to have a cartoon character as your warm Yanjings for good luck. just read that's full of interesting bar or an ayi will start knocking on your WeChat photo. reviews. door, loudly, halfway through.

Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn 9.24~10.23 10.24~11.22 11.23~12.21 12.22~1.20

Soon you will suffer from bad health. Your spouse or lover will help you This will be a chaotic month for you, When two roads diverge in the wood, Go to Moka Bros and eat healthy stuff to achieve financial success. Maybe so keep zen by avoiding the Beijing follow the path that leads back to or something. Avoid Haidian district he or she will point you to our happy subway from the hours of 4.30-6pm, Sanlitun. Seriously, where are you? on Tuesdays or misfortune will befall hour listings in this magazine, IDK, and the Starbucks in Taikooli Li for None of the hip parts of Beijing you. Drink Tsingtao on the 17th and just a suggestion. Either way, only all the hours, period. Do not send have any vegetation. Avoid men in eat dumplings on the 15th. enter Chaoyang Park through the WeChat messages while riding your patterned face masks. south gate. Mobike.

Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus 1.21~2.19 2.20~3.20 3.21~4.20 4.21~5.21

Be ready to compromise. You may No more complaining about Beijing Issues with your family may distract Only hard work will bring you success. have to go to an inferior noodle place – you're getting annoying! Stop you from monetary success this That, or being born in a privileged if your favorite noodle place has been hanging out with whiny expats and go month. Try to regain some of that background under advantageous bricked over. Hold your breath when buy a good air filter. If you still feel monetary success by not drinking geopolitical circumstances. Keep walking east in any hutong. Do not like crap, book a flight to Thailand. in Sanlitun so much. You have this in mind as you work hard in your eat Zhang Mama on a full moon. Whiny expats love Thailand. family issues to deal with anyway, English teaching job this month. apparently.

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