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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 3 6 CITY 7 CYCLING COST Beijing’s bike-sharing services get pricier

8 GENERATION GAP Beijingers discuss the tech world’s ‘996’ phenomenon

12 URBAN DICTIONARY This term means good work (and 7 has nothing to do with the devil) 16 LIFE & STYLE 19 LEGO LAND A massive Lego flagship store lands in the capital 20 ON TRACK Run in style with these comfortable kicks 24 RAIN OR SHINE Designer Luke Cardew on his sturdy and hip raincoats 24

28 ARTS

32 REBEL RISING We speak with Austrian rap rarity Mavi Phoenix

38 INTO THE WILD Explosions in the Sky on their serene soundscapes

40 ON REPEAT New China albums we’re 32 listening to

52 EAT & DRINK 55 MIFAN OR MAFAN New no-frills beer joint, Queenie’s upgraded digs, a hidden bar

57 TURNT TABLES Southeast Asian eats meet nightclub vibes

59 IT’S LIT Really, it’s a new lounge bar 59 called Lit

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10 ALL NATURAL In conversation with the creator of feminine care brand Luuna Naturals

34 HOLY ROLLERS The Jesus and Mary Chain grace stages across China this month

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BREAK THE CYCLE Period care brand sets out to change the menstruation conversation, p10

Generation Gap The Big Picture Urban Dictionary p8 p9 p12 TALES OF THE CITY 7 MAY 2019 | | MAY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM But that was way before Chinese streets streets Chinese before way But that was not be a might bikes many too True, were flooded by infinite numbers of unused numbers infinite flooded by were (at one point brands of numerous bicycles had stores convenience the Bianlifeng even dumps the bike and before bikes) own their fields adampened football size of several mention that merely the enthusiasm. Not to costs is not off manufacturing paying Will profitable. a company make to enough cash on the extra get by companies be able to Hard ride tariffs? that comes with increased whether fathom as to as hard and just say, to will diminish in Beijing the number of bikes the will leave some of the players whether or altogether. race do couldn't we like blessing, but it feels we without them at this point. else are How South Wangjing 798 from get to supposed to there? all? Walk after The change in prices is not necessarily a The change in prices is not necessarily indicative are measures the introduced Yet on the bike Back in 2017, the average deal braker, since the bikes are often used to used to often are since the bikes deal braker, commuters for problem the “last-mile” solve the from far home or office is too whose much time does an And how subway. a bike? a mile on ride person need to average our to according six lazy minutes, Around calculations. as a whole. of the industry of the state booming and was sharing, which Bike ago has years accumulating capital just two is The market a stalemate. reached now withdrawing are investors oversaturated, that Ofo, funds, and some companies, like back in 2015 craze the bike-sharing started two-wheelers, iconic yellow with their of be on the verge to rumored now are the angry crowds – remember bankruptcy looking lining up outside their headquarters refunds? for seven roughly making of Beijing was streets RMB7, which and thus earning rides a day just 30 costs in its manufacturing covered the a piece published by to according days, School of Finance. Wharton

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BEIJING BIKE-SHARING SERVICES GET I THE BUZZ GENERATION GAP Recently a growing number of tech workers have been complaining about the “996” work schedule that forces them to be in the office from 9am to 9pm six days a week. What is your take on the issue? WANG, 40 “People’s energy is limited – don’t they think with such a workload the workers’ pro- ductivity will quickly reach its limit, and then inevitably diminish? Plus, this kind of life is quite miserable. I myself have to work overtime, and I certainly don’t like it. AWESOME BLOSSOMS For me, though, it’s not a requirement – depends on whether a project needs to to admire some of the city's most beauti- be completed. I do not know many people who work in the tech fulCrowds spring flooded blossoms. Beijing's Yuyuantan park industry, so I was not very familiar with their situation before. Photo by Instagram user @felixpradjanata I believe they should be protected, but honestly, I don’t see how. In Beijing in particular, the competition in the job market is too great. If you refuse to do something, there will always be someone stepping up saying they can work overtime, that they can do without a weekend. Then what? If you were their boss yourself, how would you choose? I really think the origin of the problem lies in the extreme competition, and that nowadays for a worker to try to protect their rights, it has become really hard.” RUI, 30 “I saw a video online, shot inside the Baidu headquarters. It showed that at 3 or 4am people were still at their desks. I think in China up until now we worked for the country’s GDP, not for ourselves. But I really believe there’s no need for this anymore. Aren’t companies large enough and

Furthermore, I think it’s all about value: If I think of myself COIN TOSS doing a “996” work week, I would profitablenever think enough it would now? be - worth it – it doesn’t matter how much I’m paid! But to work logical analyses of the phenomenon (ap- at these rhythms… How long can you really go on? After a few parently,Warnings, the fines practice and in-depth is an imitation anthropo of the years how will your health be doing? You might make 40,000 Western habit of throwing coins into foun- much at the cost of one’s well-being? I have my own com- orpany, 50,000 and yes,kuai I aoften month, work but just does as itmuch make as sense the “996” to earn workers this throwingtains for luck) coins seem at plane to be engines. doing nothing So much do. But I would never be able to accept such conditions [as a soto deterthat on superstitious Apr. 16, a 66-year-old Chinese flyers passen from- policy] now. In China many companies treat you like a child ger surnamed Yang was detained for 10 – it feels like being at school. Management in these tech companies seems not to treat workers as adults. I am an adult, to Chifeng to be delayed for two hours. and sometimes I am late, sometimes I make mistakes, but days after causing a flight from Hohhot this does not imply I am not good at what I do. I might work in the past three months alone, this makes a lot sometimes, but at least this is the work schedule I chose Together with other four (reported) cases for myself. I’m free.” search of good fortune. As told to Edoardo Donati Fogliazza for a good number of flights delayed in

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“From today onwards, please make sure your 112 million …is the number of domestic tourist trips made in China during Tomb-Sweeping Festival, according to the PRC’s Ministry of window curtains are Culture and Tourism. During this year’s three-day holiday, the number of domestic tourists went up by 10.9 percent

reaching RMB47.8 billion. Now we know why May 1 was made closed” intocompared a four-day to last holiday year’s thisfigures, year. with revenue from tourism …said a Weibo user after witnessing the eerie magnifying power of the new Huawei P30 and P30 Pro “super-zoom” cameras, that seemingly you. Sounds like good advice. can make you read the newspaper of the guy sitting 500 meters from

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Nearly half the world’s population menstruates. While this is a normal part of life for women, period symptoms such as pain and heavy bleeding are rarely discussed openly. When they couldn’t find a women’s hygiene brand — available in Shanghai — that provided transparency about the ingredients in their product as well as positive education about menstruation, Olivia Cotes-James and Jing Huang decided to create one. We spoke with Cotes-James about the process of developing Luuna Naturals, its products and the future of “purposeful period care.”

What inspired you to start Luuna marketing for six years, I considered reach- when on your period. Naturals? ing out to one of the brands that I use to help What advice would you give to women them grow their presence on the ground in with painful periods? The initial idea for Luuna came when I was China. I asked myself whose branding I liked living in Hong Kong where I became increas- We should be building a narrative that it is and whose purpose I aligned with, but I came ingly unsettled that my friends and I had to not normal for women to experience pain so to the conclusion that there isn’t anyone I rely on bringing tampons and other products severe that you are unable to leave the house, could comfortably represent. At the time, from abroad because they were so hard to and you need to seek help when that hap- I didn’t even know how the products were come by. It hit me that this shouldn’t be the pens. Many women overlook the symptoms made that I was putting inside of my body status quo for a modern woman – in a city of health issues like endometriosis, premen- every single month. like Hong Kong – not to have access to basic strual dysphoric disorder and polycystic Then [Chinese swimmer] Fu Yuanhui feminine care products. ovary syndrome, believing their pain to be an spoke out [during the 2016 Olympics] about After I got a job in Shanghai, access to unavoidable result of menstruation. Often, her period and how it affected her race - these symptoms go untreated and develop time. [Online commenters] questioning how ally motivated me to do something about into chronic health issues. she could swim was such a big part of the thistampons was when was significantly I asked a male worse. friend What from re the conversation. I realized I wanted to ensure UK to bring some tampons back for me, and Can you share some of the questions that that questions like “How can a woman swim I ran over to his house one night because I you get from your regular events? while on her period?” were answered for all really, really needed them. He looked at me women. We had a Luuna Period Party to celebrate blankly and said, “I thought you were joking. I the release of our products and didn’t end up didn’t bring any back.” I distinctly remember What other misconceptions about periods following the structure that we had planned walking home thinking that I could order have you come across in your market re- because people had so much to talk about Starbucks on my phone and it would be wait- search? during the introductions. Questions ranged ing for me by the time I got home, but I’m from “Is it normal that my periods have got- without my period care products. I knew that There’s a balance to strike here because, in ten a lot shorter recently?” to “Is spotting I couldn’t be the only one feeling that way, so my experience in the UK, we have this very normal?” These were asked by women from something had to change. harsh relationship with our periods where many different nationalities, so it goes to we just grit our teeth and bear it. I see more show that many are lacking information from Since it’s easier to buy tampons these respect for the pain here, which I like, but days, how has the idea of the brand you should never have to restrict your life void with regular events and helpful content evolved beyond that original impetus? for your period. In the West, however, you ontrusted our WeChat resources. channel. We are working to fill that deal with the discomfort because you are too That incident happened three years ago. It’s embarrassed to say you are on your period. different now, but that got me thinking about Do men attend these events? Here in China, it is more prevalent to believe the feminine care industry. I started with the you are incapable of doing things because of We wanted to include men early on in the desire to solve the practical inconvenience of it. You can work out, go to work and be social conversation because you cannot create getting tampons. As I worked in branding and

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How a New Feminine Care Brand Is Changing the Way We Look at Periods BLEEDING LOVE Interview by Cristina Ng

change if you leave half the population out. and how society views womanhood. that these products could be harmful, women The men who attend are curious and value What are the benefits of tampons? deserve organic options and innovations that the women in their lives. We also get some go beyond conventional pads and tampons. It’s all about choice, and there are some real new fathers, and even the most reluctant at- issues for women who don’t know about tendees leave with a new respect for women’s Does that include menstrual cups? alternatives to pads. I recently used pads health issues. Yes, we are launching a cup, a reusable product that collects rather than absorbs How would you describe the current con- them,again forwhich the isfirst a nightmare. time in 10 Lotsyears of and women was blood, and have another silicon product in versation on menstrual health in China? lovereminded pads, thatand that’smy flow why is wetoo haveheavy them to use in development that we are really excited about. When we talk about the silence around this our range. Some might dislike the stickiness In the existing feminine care industry, there issue, it’s a global problem that is culturally when they have to sit at their desks all day, is a slow response to consumer demand. At nuanced. While there is a strong associa- or when holidays are ruined because they Luuna, we want to use our close relationship tion here in China between tampons and can’t swim or dive. They might not want to with women to stay a step ahead and act as sex, which leads women and young girls wear yoga pants, because you can see them a guide. to believe that virgins can’t use them, the through your clothes, so they will skip work- misunderstanding of the female anatomy is outs. There’s also embarrassment around How eco-friendly are your products? something that women of all cultures and smells, especially in the summer months. The organic tampons are fully biodegradable backgrounds have. We are united in that, This all feeds into the belief that periods are because there’s no applicator. We have en- sadly, and it is something we saw very early frustrating and inconvenient, which affects countered women who have had an unpleas- in our education workshops. It has a really how we feel about being women. strong impact on you as a woman when you tampons because there isn’t enough guidance experience this solidarity of shame, fear and Why did you decide to make your prod- onant how first-time to insert. experience We have with seen non-applicator that with the confusion. ucts organic? right guidance and education, a non-applica- I spend my life talking about periods, and Many tampons are made of a combination tor tampon is a convenient, comfortable and people will say, “I know you are launching of cotton and rayon. The cotton used is more environmentally-friendly way to experi- a feminine care company, but do you have conventionally grown with pesticides and ence menstruation. to talk about periods so much?” The simple bleached with chlorine that is linked to health Our pads are not fully biodegradable - yet. answer is that I do. What I would say to all problems such as endometriosis and cervical They contain a high-performance absorbency women who are lucky enough to be empow- cancer. In an independent study by Women’s core and organic cotton topsheet which we ered is that we have an obligation to talk developed to ensure maximum protection more about this. found in all four brands of tampons contain- without including nasty chemicals and syn- ingVoices rayon. for theExposure Earth, tocarbon the chemical disulfide has was been thetics. It’s our goal to create more sustain- How do you see your company’s role in associated with increased risk of menstrual able products. When it comes to shifting the changing the conversation? disorders, early menopause and hormonal imbalances. There isn’t enough research on concern is generally improving personal not just in China, but for Asia and beyond. the dangers or safety thresholds because healthattitudes before towards moving menstrual on to consider health, thethe firstim- ThereWe can are redefine other companiesthe standards worldwide of the industry doing of the global silence around menstruation. pact our periods have on the environment. the same thing too, but we see our mission Without transparency on how period care revolving around a concept we call “purpose- products are made and what is safe, women Scan the Luuna Naturals QR code below for more ful period care.” This means we are a female- and girls around the world are left in the information and to buy products x led, education-driven company that genuinely dark. supports women and girls in need of better Whether we use pads, tampons or cups, we period management, while changing the should consider the materials to which our perception of how we should treat our bodies vaginas are exposed. If there’s even a chance

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Imagine you are playing an MMORPG the deed commands such high praises that (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing someone pressed the ‘6’ key for many pre- cious seconds. beautiful kill that saved your life. Your man- Unlike in the Christian world, where the nersGame) demand and your that teammate you say thank just made you to a your number 6 is associated with the devil, 6 has a teammate. Can you type out “well done”? positive connotation in the Chinese language No! That’d take more seconds than you have and culture, due to its pronunciation being right now because you are still in battle! the same as liū. Things associated with the Instead you press the number 6 for a couple number 6 are said to always go smoothly. of seconds and send out a “666.” Phone numbers with 6s in them even cost Phonetically the same as the character 溜 extra at the telecom shops. (liū 666 can also be used in a self-deprecating 666, adv. skill; a task done is the universal online compliment for a task way. You type “666” when you clearly screw extremely well well) donethat means in games, “proficient” an argument or “smooth,” well-articu 666- up, similar to the self-deprecating and sar- , very proficient in a lated on online forums, or a sentiment accu- castic saying of “nailed it.” Little Zhang just asked out the rately described in the comment section. No Remember, the internet is just like a socie- prettiest girl in the office and she said yes. need to choose input language or even use ty in that you get what you put in. We should more than one key on the keyboard – you’ve all give each other a compliment once in a commended your comrade and behaved like while and give credit where it’s due, so that Wow. 666. a community-minded and well-mannered we can all have a good time in the wide cyber world. Mia Li The more 6s there are, the higher the More like 666666. complimentonline person. is. HowA long efficient! string of them means

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You’ve worked in hotels in the US, Europe enjoy snacks and a nice beer selection, enjoy- and the Middle East – what brought you to ing your time outside amidst the connecting IN FULL BLOOM China? How do the industries differ? parks. Especially now with this nice weather, you can really appreciate nature in the up- China is the place to be in the hotel industry and-coming business district in Beijing. Q&A with Till Martin, Opening General – it’s so fast-paced and so many things are Manager of Hyatt Regency Beijing happening here. I didn’t want to miss that. In Tell us more about the hotel’s unique de- the end, the industries are the same – it’s all sign. Wangjing about people. But of course, it’s the cultural matter of the differences – the service expec- This hotel is so unique because of our ar- tations are very high in Asia. So, in the end, chitect Kengo Kuma. He had the vision to it’s the same job with just a bit of a different bring nature closer to our guests. I’ve lived in angle. Beijing for a long time, and there is no other hotel I know that has an indoor bamboo gar- With all of your experience, what do you den. You start at the entrance and there is a hope to bring to the Hyatt Regency Beijing lot of natural elements. You walk into the lob- Wangjing? on the carpet, and it looks like you’re walking I want to differentiate us so that the team is by and there is a flood of daylight. You walk not only servicing guests, because everyone is a never-ending presence of nature. This is can serve – it’s very technical. But to care is a whaton leaves. separates It flows us throughfrom the the other hotel, hotels. there different way of serving. At the center of care What first inspired you to get into the hos- With your first anniversary coming up at pitality industry? told me that you need to read the guests the end of the year, do you have anything becauseis empathy. just My serving first general everyone manager the same always way I never planned to get into the industry. I special planned? doesn’t make a difference. You have to listen actually wanted to be a sports commentator. and apply empathy to understand what the While I was going to school, I was working smaller scale than the opening. Now that all guest really wants. So that’s what we’re em- at my brother’s restaurant and started to ofWe our will outlets definitely at the do hotel something are open, but weon willa phasizing – caring about the guests and each celebrate, of course. Our baby is one now – other. a people’s business – everything revolves aroundget inspired people. about It’s theexciting, hospitality to be surroundedfield. It’s on our feet now. With the springtime here, what are some of we’re finally able to stand and start walking the offerings guests can look forward to? something that drove me to this industry Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing, Lei Shing Hong –by food good and food beverage, and drink. and That the passionwas definitely for We have two outdoor areas. One is exclusively Center, 8 Guangshun Nandajie 北京市朝阳区广顺南大 people. for the executive lounge and then we also 街8号院利星行中心 8630 1234 opened our beer garden, which is an outdoor area attached to our Market Café. You can

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TOY STORY Everything is not that awesome inside Lego's new flagship store, p19

On the Run Hangzhou Hangs Rad Raincoats p20 p22 p24 SPOTLIGHT - 17 - MAY 2019 | | MAY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM tion for my upcoming designs. I also have a upcoming designs. I also have my tion for to work volunteering continue my plan to people in need, and and young help children and family spend time with my of course, to friends. deakudibal.com What are some of your favorite colors and and colors favorite some of your What are this spring? wear to patterns pat combine colors with different to I love this spring is and designs. My favorites terns print, reminds which Yellow our Hortensia in the garden. day me of a beautiful summer one of our signature designs are floral Our at wear amazing to absolutely prints and are this time of year. of 2019? for the rest plans your What are quality make continuing to In addition to beautiful, independent women, clothing for find inspira to in order more travel to I’d like - - - them in my designs” my in them “I was deeply inspired by Hans Christian Hans inspired by was deeply “I Andersen’s fairy tales and wanted to visualize visualize fairy to wanted tales and Andersen’s ate the quality in the materials we use and we the quality in the materials ate in each Dea of craftsmanship level the high all de Our unique prints are item. Kudibal In terms in Copenhagen. our team signed by the actually are they of our bestselling items, and Europe. China same across your behind What’s the inspiration 2019 collection, Spring/Summer Rhapsody? Bohemian 2019 collection is in Spring/Summer Our independent and all the powerful, by spired – both in the the world all over women brave The themselves. and express dress they way of femininity, facet every collection celebrates is a poetic and the name Bohemian Rhapsody this spirit. for reference Are the demographics of your clientele clientele of your the demographics Are in than China similar or different in has the How elsewhere? and Denmark feedback been? our from received have that we The feedback appreci really clients is that they Chinese - - - -

in Shanghai for four years but have since re but have years four for in Shanghai check in on our business here. to year In 2013, my family and I packed up our be and I packed family In 2013, my lived We industry in China. retail growing six times a I visit China Nowadays, patriated. you spend here each year? here spend you of the become part me to for purpose was your brand to China? How much time do How China? to brand your The main Shanghai. to longings and moved When and why did you decide to bring bring decide to did you why and When prints and colors. slogan to pay homage to famous Danish au famous to homage pay to slogan playful designs through visualize them in my cultures. I chose “a poetic tale” as our brand brand I chose “a poetic tale” as our cultures. to tales and wanted his beautiful fairy by I have always been fascinated by different different by been fascinated always I have inspired deeply I was part of Danish culture. your brand slogan? brand your is a big who Andersen, Christian thor Hans tale” stands for? Why did you use it as did you for? Why tale” stands Can you tell us what the phrase “a poetic the phrase us what tell you Can collection. has now become an essential part of every become an essential part of every has now prints, playful colors and flattering silhou colors and flattering prints, playful the material quality and durability, its high first Dea Kudibal clothing line with feminine clothing line with feminine Dea Kudibal first to Thanks quality has become our signature. shawls. Then in spring 2008, we launched the 2008, we Then in spring shawls. silk the stretch developed, As the brand ettes. a small collection of exclusive scarves and scarves a small collection of exclusive The brand started 16 years ago with only ago with only 16 years started The brand Kingdom. 2003? since year to check in on her business in the Middle evolved and brand design has your How country, but she still visits several times a China, Kudibal has repatriated to her home and floral prints. After a four-year stint in items featuring her signature bright colors has been designing and producing unique label in 2003, Danish designer Dea Kudibal Since founding her eponymousSince her founding womenswear interview by Dominic Ngai by interview Entrepreneur Fashion Designer and DEA KUDIBAL STYLE RADAR

UNDER THE LENS

Nicole Miller’s Epic Dim Sum Fail American fashion designer Nicole Miller wrote about her failed quest for dim sum in Shanghai in Newsweek last month. Miller’s article detailed her three-day-long trip during Shanghai Fashion Week, and all the fancy places she went to (oh, that divine ham and COVET cheese sandwich at Baker & Spice), as well as the culture shock (small restaurants didn’t take her credit card or BAPE Hong Kong 13th Anniversary Collection speak English to her) she experienced along the way. What disappointed products last month. Highlights include a T-shirt featuring the streetwear label’s signature ape Miller the most, however, was the fact Celebrating the 13th anniversary of its Hong Kong flagship, BAPE rolled out a limited series of - sum” here. Hmm… may we suggest a head logo, combined together with the iconic Hong Kong skyline in the background, as well as that she couldn’t find “authentic dim a black hoodie with the letters ‘HKG’ and the cartoony head of a shark. This collection also fea Read the full article at the link below. >tures bape.com a range of accessories that BAPE created in conjunction with Japanese brand Porter. trip to Hong Kong instead next time? > www.newsweek.com/dim-sum- shanghai-1393606 OVERHEARD “Defined face cut with lovely charm. Ideal proportions in Asian look”

… said one of the judges about the facial features of actress Ni Ni, who took home the top spot in the ‘Asian Female’ category in I-Magazine’s Fashion Face Award. The 30-year-old Nanjing-born star edged out competi- -

tors from South Korea, Japan, Thailand and elsewhere in this annual list that ranks the appear ance and style of celebrities around the continent. Others who made the cut in the category include Angelababy, Liu Wen, Yang Mi and Dilraba Dilmurat. Over in the ‘Asian Male’ category, little fresh meats such as Xiao Zhan, Kris Wu, Jing Boran and Yang Yang all received a mention.

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ship store reinforces the numinous feel. tions for their parents to photograph. LEGO FLAGSHIP The imposing traditional Chinese roof The “Mosaic Maker” might be the STORE made of colored blocks seems to whisper, only memorable schtick of this place, “this is not a Lego store – this is a Lego allowing visitors to create personalized temple.” Lego portraits, which is, well, pretty Alas, step in, and you’re back on damn cool. dip your hand into the basket, there’s no Earth, and even the angular dragon sculp- And foreseeing a storm of outrage stoppingLegos are till a lot your like knuckles popcorn: hit Once the botyou- ture wouldn’t fool you. For the biggest over some mean adults critiquing a kids’ tom. It’s the kind of toy that has no gen- store in one of the world’s largest cities, store, it’s worth to highlight yet once der or maturity limits. Boys love them, this one lacks in ambition, be it in the again that Legos are for everyone, not girls love them, and, well, grown-ass plain space design, awkward Lego-art only for your rowdy 5-year-old. women and men do too. Stepping into a or how products are presented on the Lego store is stirring, akin to giving your Daily, 10am-10pm; 1F, in88, 88 Wangfujing Dajie, life a brief spin-off, in which you could from a company that gave us Legolands Dongcheng 东城区王府井大街88号银泰in88一层 be an engineer, an architect, a renowned shelves. One would naturally expect more bland retail space with some blocks for - kidsand Legoto play movies, and some definitely pixelated more decora than a- designer or, what the hell, God. The entrance to Beijing’s Lego flag

Slam Dunk NBA’s biggest store outside North America recently opened in Beijing. The two-story, 1,000sqm space sits at the side of Yintai Mall in Wangfujing and demands - deur and vibrant amenities. Stocked with every pos- siblethe attention team jersey of city and strollers all kinds with of NBA its inflated memorabilia, gran it looks more like a compact museum than a retail store.

to buy every single item on display, even if you think This ambiance prompts a weirdly amplifiedSpace Jam desire

Michael Jordan is just "that guy from ."

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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 21 LIFE & STYLE | ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

RENEWED IDENTITY Designing a Mixed-Use Complex that Matches the Ethos of Cultural Hangzhou words by Dominic Ngai, photos by Xue Juetao

Project name: Location: Hangzhou, Zhejiang province Area: 3,000 sqmBO Space Design company: The brief: WJ Design from an old Located industrial near space. Xixi WetlandComplete Park, with aBO spacious Space is courtyard, a mixed-use dining complex options, converted a fash- ofion today’s boutique Hangzhou and art –exhibition a rapidly space,developing WJ cityDesign in search envisioned of ways the in space which as smarta reflection design can help preserve and reinvent its cultural identity.

> wanjingdesign.com

After walking through the main entrance, a long corridor leads visitors into a courtyard.

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RENEWED IDENTITY Designing a Mixed-Use Complex that Matches the Ethos of Cultural Hangzhou words by Dominic Ngai, photos by Xue Juetao

the industrial undertones of the space. naturally into the courtyard, which is perfect for alfresco Designers added plenty of greenery to soften dining.The restaurant on the ground floor of BO Space flows

Fashion boutiques and exhibition spaces are lo-

Part of the facade of the original industrial building was cated on the second floor of the complex. retained as the entrance of BO Space.

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Designer Luke Cardew on Creating a Sturdy Raincoat

oday, it’s common to see construction rial is from the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with China’s Famous Tricolored sites all across China fully covered which claimed the lives of tens of thousands Material Twith a red-white-and-blue-colored and left millions homeless. After witness- woven plastic fabric to protect the site and ing the tragedy on TV, Cardew started a by Dominic Ngai to prevent dust from spilling out. Besides grassroots immediate aid and relief initia- being used as protection for scaffoldings and tive titled ‘I Bought a Shelter,’ which raised windows during typhoon season, residents of RMB150,000 for the cause. Using split bam- Nowadays, when Cardew’s not busy with boo poles and red-white-blue waterproof product design, content creation or photog- highly durable material an important cultural tarpaulin purchased from local companies, raphy projects for his clients, he spends his Hong Kong and Guangdong also consider this volunteers were able to travel to different downtime coming up with ideas for quirky blue carrier bags have been regularly used communities to help displaced survivors but practical products in his workshop – a tosymbol. transport Since goods the 1950s between and the 60s, two red-white- regions. build hundreds of temporary shelters for habit that he attributes to being born into a More recently, artists and designers have also people to protect themselves against the ele- family of makers and creatives. Although he used the tricolored bag as an inspiration for ments at the cost of around RMB700 each. doesn’t want it to be marketed as a tribute their creations to pay tribute to the resilient “It was just really amazing; people did eve- to ‘I Bought a Shelter,’ Cardew has recently nature of the people from the region, making rything to help. ‘I Bought a Shelter’ was cer- launched a waterproof unisex raincoat - tainly one of the most gratifying projects I’ve ‘Market Trench,’ which is made from the red- blem for Southern China. ever done,” says Cardew from his studio in white-blue polyethylene that served as the theFor red-white-blue British designer material Luke anCardew, unofficial who’s em Shanghai, recalling the outpouring of support main ingredient of the 2008 project. been living and working in Shanghai for 13 his initiative and others received in the days “I don’t generally sit in front of a computer - and weeks after the quake 11 years ago. to design. For Market Trench, I just drew it years, one of his first memories of the mate 24 | MAY 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM FEATURE | LIFE & STYLE out on paper and made a prototype,” Cardew Market Trench, you’re making a statement elaborates on the design process, which be- and you have to be prepared to get some funny looks on the street.” rounds of adjustments to the cut over the Since the initial launch, Cardew has been nextgan in few January months, 2018. and After once makinghe was happyseveral doing various small-scale pop-ups around with the functional prototype, Cardew took the city. Later this year, he also hopes to take it to a Shanghai-based factory and produced the raincoat to New York for an exhibition at a small East Village gallery, Special Special. “The founder of the space (Cai Wenyou, artist the150 best pieces way for of the getting launch things parties made at SiDoin China and Pawnstar in December 2018. “That’s usually Trench raincoat through a mutual friend of product as you can to the factory so there’s ours,Cai Guoqiang’s and she really daughter) liked it,”received he explains. a Market “It less– taking room something for error,” that’s the designer as close adds. to the final would be really exciting if we can take this lit- According to Cardew, what really gave tle side project [overseas]!” Market Trench a major push was the cover- As for expanding his line of products made age on the digital arts and design publication with the red-white-blue material, Cardew Designboom, which eventually caused the says he has at least one more idea up his sleeves, but that will very likely be the last of the Market Trench collection. “I don’t really hit,first some batch of of his products friends to and sell customers out by mid- did want to make a brand out of it,” he concludes, complainJanuary. While about the the eccentric material, raincoat and tried was to pera - stressing that the fun in the process of mak- suade Cardew to switch to a softer and more ing these quirky products is the reason why comfortable fabric, which he refused. “Look, I’m not trying to make a fancy rain- art project of our creative studio, and I’m al- coat. It’s supposed to be something a little readyhe’s doing very ithappy in the with first the place. response “It’s just so a far.” small quirky, and doesn’t take itself too seriously,” Cardew argues, admitting that his is probably markettrench.com not the best raincoat on the market. “It’s not really for someone who’s looking to buy a proper raincoat. You have to get the humor side of it [to really appreciate it]. By wearing

By wearing Market Trench, you have to be prepared to get some funny looks on the street

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 25 LIFE & STYLE | ADVERTORIAL LAP OF LUXURY Q&A with Florian S. Kuhn, General Manager of InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

What do you believe is most important To become a destination and entertainment when it comes to inspiring a team? hub. A place where people come together, local Beijingers and guests, and bring more to What’s most important is to really deliver one hub. the passion and love for our industry, and to give them more rather than just a task. They What are some of the services that guests can enjoy here that you are most proud of? thatshould everyone find enjoyment can look inat. the big picture. You break it down a little bit and find a mission The beauty about our hotel is that we are a With your impressive resume of working one-stop solution. You check into our hotel, around the globe, what is the greatest les- get a fantastic view, nicely designed rooms, son you’ve taken with you? a spa, a gym, lounges and more. There are nightclubs around, bars around – everything Be humble, but better. There are many les- you need. We are the only hotel that is in sons though – a lesson for me personally is walking distance of every destination you’d to enjoy what you do and to really be open. Embrace different cultures, embrace different you can dine with us, go shopping in Sanlitun backgrounds and never have preset opinions. andwant then – no go taxi out. necessary. There’s very Once easy you’re access. here, Be open and ready to take everything in, and bracing wines from countries you normally

immerse yourself in all cultures. wouldn’t look at – India, Lebanon, China and You have a sommelier diploma – what are so on. The quality of Chinese wine is surpris- some of the wine selections that guests What is your vision for the ingly good. So, we’re looking at some special can enjoy at the hotel? InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, and wines that people might not necessarily be what sets it apart? At the moment, we have the biggest able to try elsewhere. Champagne list. Wine-wise, we are rework- I think our vision is to be a lifestyle center. ing the entire wine list right now. We’re em- InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

26 | MAY 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM CITY SCENES On April 13, Beijing Kerry Residence invited staff and residents to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the reopening and its bright future in the presence of general manager Jennie Ma. The passionate leader expressed a special thanks to the skilled team, loyal customers, business partners and shareholders.

Sands Resort Macao hosted a gala dinner titled ‘Make Your Mark’ in Beijing House of Knowledge welcomed Ms. Giulietta Welman as Early Years Principal on April 2 as part of an international roadshow series that will take them at their Shunyi and Chaoyang Park campuses. Her goal? Foster education and across 19 cities to meet media partners and reinforce business relationships. joy.

NBA has found a fertile ground in China, and the opening of their first NBA Le Procope Lounge celebrated their 8th anniversary with a decadent Beijing Flagship Store in Wangfujing Yintai in88 is definitely an important Hollywood-themed party featuring breathtaking gowns, Oscar statuettes step in their growth. Present at the ceremony, among nearly 200 guests, was and… Harry Potter cosplay, apparently. legendary striker Ray Allen. Guess who’s the basketball player in this picture.

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POST-PUNK PIONEERS Influential rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain tour the mainland, p34

Boiler Room China Dual Art Exhibition New Albums p30 p36 p40 DRUMROLL 29 - - MAY 2019 | | MAY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM other city and a few countries outside of China, like Indonesia. like countries outside of China, other city and a few WeChat ID: THUVDR Do you think it’s important to have a gender balance within the within balance a gender have it’s think to important Do you music scene? on the and just focus about gender less care people to want I really want landscape. We music itself, but it’s impossible in the current do to women encouraging are we is why be a balance, which to there are I think women work. own and that includes my love, they what select, they be with what play, with the music they sensitive more of people on the dance floor. about the reaction more care cause they Is it difficult Beijing? in describe the music scene you would How accessible? and open or quite into break to just aren’t – there one big problem face but we open actually, It’s quite venues. many too to? look forward up that people can coming have What do you outstanding with two and September in August tours having are We feel to experience It’s a great Fantasy. and Fractal labels, NAAFI record Hangzhou, be hitting Shanghai, and we’ll live, each city’s club culture out the details for still working Shenzhen and Beijing in August. We’re an also include Chengdu, to be bigger, it to want but we September, - , and , THUVDR making her own

THUVDR will be a part of that platform. will be a part of that platform. THUVDR do more for the club scene, beyond throwing parties in Beijing, and throwing the club scene, beyond for do more audience in China, but is big in some other places. We just want to to just want places. We but is big in some other audience in China, and music that doesn’t really fit into a genre still has a pretty small still has a pretty a genre fit into really and music that doesn’t people know about club music that isn’t techno. Hard drum, reggaeton drum, reggaeton Hard techno. about club music that isn’t people know When we started in 2016, we just wanted to have fun and let more fun and let more have to just wanted in 2016, we started When we What are you trying to do with THUVDR? trying to you What are push music we liked while bringing through who we want. we who bringing through while liked push music we idea of running a party label in Beijing on our own, so we could help so we our own, label in Beijing on idea of running a party into would book gigs in Shanghai instead. We started to play with the play to started We instead. book gigs in Shanghai would into Beijing. No one was booking artists we liked, and everyone we were were we and everyone liked, booking artists we Beijing. No one was Initially, it came about because we just felt terrible about living in about living terrible just felt it came about because we Initially, How did THUVDR get its start? How me. But once I got involved, I found that mash ups just weren’t enough for for enough that mash ups just weren’t I found But once I got involved, tracks can give you an entirely new feeling, I made some mash ups. new feeling, an entirely you can give tracks and I think he’s right. It’s true for me at least, but I’m only ever go ever me at least,and I think he’s right. It’s true for I’m only but that mixing different stuck with me, and I realized really a producer I have a friend who once said every DJ wants to become a producer, become a producer, to wants DJ once said every who a friend I have of becoming The thought the kinds of sounds that I like. make ing to becoming a producer? becoming So you started off as a DJ – how did you make the transition into into transition the make did you off as a DJ – how started So you tracks, she also runs company a promotional producers. In addition to playing DJ sets and Beijing and has become one of the city’s most prominent Luxixi is no stranger to the underground party scene in

interview by Sarah Forman Sarah by interview Femme Energy Flooding Beijing’s PartyFlooding Beijing’s Scene with LUXIXI champions a space for female artists in the capital. COLLAGE

COMING SOON TRANSCRIBED

“How long will the people of Shenzhen have to wait?” … an excited WeChat user MAY commented on a post that 10 went out announcing two Boiler Room shows in Pokémon: Detective Beijing and Shanghai. The British-founded global music-streaming platform went on Pikachu a yearlong hiatus in China after restrictions on internet usage ramped up in 2018, Pokémon fans are in for a surprise with this bringing famous DJs, musicians and underground artists together to throw parties updated, live-action remake of the cultural allleaving over technothe world, fiends their and re-entry music loversinto the in PRCthe darkwas metabout with the fervor, cool down. and their Known rep for-

turns into a caffeine-addicted super-sleuth they won’t be live-streaming the events, Boiler Room will release the video footage (voicedphenomenon by Ryan that Reynolds, defined abecause generation. yes, hePikachu immediatelyresentatives haveafter confirmedthe event, sothat keep shows an eye in southern out for digital China sets are andin the upcoming works. While dates. talks), who meets a young man named Tim

detective cap. Upon realizing that Tim can understand(Justice Smith) him, after the findingduo embark an address on a journey in a to recover Pikachu’s memory and track down Tim’s father. Operating in the modern Hao metropolis of Ryme City where humans and Pokémon co-exist, they uncover a shocking plot the Hong Kong Screenwriter’s Guild that he that threatens to upset the balance of their willFilm start director production Wong Kar-wai on the long-awaitedconfirmed at world, leading them on an expedition that they adaptation of Jin Yucheng’s Blossoms within hadn’t quite prepared for. the year. A follow up to In The Mood for Love and 2046, both released in the early 2000s,

the ‘Love’ trilogy and set in Shanghai. Wong, whohis upcoming was born film in Shanghai will be the and last moved part ofto Hong Kong at the age of 5, says all cast members must speak Shanghainese. While MAY 25 will certainly be excited to see him wrap up Aladdin thisno actors narrative have 20 been years confirmed, in the making. film buffs In this live-action remake of the 1992 Disney classic, Guy Ritchie brings his fast-paced Bu Hao ne’er-do-well thief who changes his fortune Festival organizers found themselves in a directing flair to the uplifting story of the with the help of a wisecracking genie. With a tight spot last month when the government diverse cast that includes Will Smith as the released an announcement changing the lamp-dwelling, wish-granting Genie, and dates of the Labor Day holiday. Midi Festival young Canadian actor Mena Massoud as the in Suzhou and Strawberry Festivals in infamous street urchin, the latest edition of Shanghai and Chengdu were forced to offer the Arabian Nights tale promises to be refunds to customers who could no longer punchier and more action-packed than attend when April 28 and May 5 suddenly before. Flying carpets, brilliantly colorful sets and original songs like ‘Never Had a Friend Strawberry Festivals in both cities kept Like Me’ in the score set it up to be a more theirbecame original official dates, working Midi days. organizers While pushedthe lighthearted version of a childhood favorite everything back one day to make it easier for many. for attendees to adjust to the new holiday schedule.

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‘Bite’ (2018) ‘Victory Gin’ (2015) ‘D-D-Dance’ (2014) Mavi Phoenix Carl Barat and the Jackals The Royal Concept The edgy Australian pop artist and Ex-Libertines frontman delivers The jovial Swedish dance-rockers rapper gets fierce in this upbeat an- more garage rock goodness with deliver another buoyant hit. them. this smashing track.

‘Snow’ (2017) ‘Logic of a Dream’ ‘Darklands’ (1987) Angus & Julia Stone (2016) The Jesus and Mary Chain Explosions in the Sky Sway blissfully to this sweet and Get nostalgic with this easygoing cheery tune by the Australian broth- Escape the noise with this single jam by the beloved Scottish alt-rock er and sister folk duo. from the instrumental rockers. band.

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

GIG POSTER Swing by MAO Livehouse in the middle of the month for an immersive night of instrumental rock, which includes the live performance of a

Mon May 13, 8.30-11pm; RMB120 (advance), RMB150 (door);silent filmMAO soundtrack. Livehouse Wukesong, G23 Huaxing LIVE, 69 Fuxing Road, Haidian 海淀区复兴路69号华熙LIVE hi-up G23

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ustrian alt-pop enigma Mavi The genre-bending artist is looking WISE WONDER Phoenix is hard to pin down. The forward to releasing her full-length album Rap-Pop Maven Mavi Phoenix on Her Empowering Anthems Arule-breaking newcomer blurs the soon and her return to Beijing – she vis- boundaries of pop, rap and R&B, special- by Valerie Osipov izing in powerful yet playful anthems that She’ll be playing alongside a slew of deliver a substantial dose of sass. trendingited briefly acts, when both she from was the younger. local mu - Her music is a valiant soundtrack for sic scene and overseas, as part of the outcasts and oddballs: “[It tells the] life Reeperbahn Festival, a four-day music of a person that feels left out, weird and event annually held in Hamburg, Germany That's. “But don’t that is now making its China debut thanks be bitter if you’re different. Embrace it. to a collaboration with trailblazing think [doesn’t fit] in,” she tells tank WISE. “But also, you know, just put it on when you’reThat’s important.”in a car with your friends and hav- and since then has become a massive eventThe attracting festival was over first 40,000 organized visitors in 2006to Hamburg every year. ing a good time,” she adds. “Sometimes it’s “Our aim is to bring the music scenes Bowie,not that Nirvana, deep.” N.E.R.D. and Daft Punk, and music markets in China and Europe MaviInspired Phoenix by alwaysher “superheroes” saw herself Davidbecom - ing a musician, experimenting with sing- Schwarte says. ing, rapping and producing since the age closerThere together,” will be two festival showcases organizer as partDetlef of of 11. The intriguing music maven went on the festival’s Beijing installation, featur- to release her debut EP Young Prophet in ing Chengdu’s post-punk darlings The 2016, Hormones, rap oddity Lows0n, among hit ‘Aventura,’ laced with alluring elec- budding international acts like the Nick tronica featuring riffs and the spunky edgy rap-style Latin-influenced verses Cave-esque German import Jungstötter reminiscent of M.I.A.’s bold attitude. and London-based electronic project It’s full of rebellious spirit, with potent Chagall. rap-based tracks like ‘Janet Jackson’ and “But the networking of the music scenes the more melodious ‘Love Longtime,’ can only work, of course, if the artist envi- which is blatantly pop in all its auto-tuned ronments – the labels, publishers, music glory. managers and promoters – are also in-

myself and be honest with who I truly That’s exactly why the program features “A lot revolves around me trying to find cluded,” he adds. than people might realize. I struggle a lot, industry speakers, coming together with soam,” when she says.I hear “It’s people a lot saying more complicatedI empower thea lineup intent chock-full to unify theof influential two dynamic music music them with my songs it makes me happy, scenes. [because] that’s what I try to do for myself “This is where the industry networks, this is where careers begin, this is where Her most recent EP Young Prophet II istoo brimming with my music.”with bouncy hip-hop-heavy tracks like ‘Prime,’ layered with her char- WISEthe zeitgeist X Reeperbahn ticks.” Festival will take place on acteristically enhanced vocals rippling Sat May 18 at 6.30pm and Sun May 19 at 5pm throughout playful synth-laden hits such at the Danish Cultural Center, while the WISE conference will start at 10am on both days at the as ‘Bite’ and the ultra-lush ‘Trends.’ UCCA. Both are located in the 798 Art Zone. For more info, visit wisenotwise.com.

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The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “It was always the band’s the always was “It plan stale to shake arather | MUSIC

illustrated that we to that” were on do that track illustrated just Borderless Influence by Sarah Forman MUSIC | ARTS UNBRIDLED, UNBOUND

hile many people grew up listening While the band draws on the musical styl- to The Jesus and Mary Chain, my ings of The Velvet Underground with loose, What made The Jesus and Mary Chain Wmost memorable encounter with relaxed guitars and vocals, they quickly be- standwe were out often was avery combination drunk [by of then].” their poetic their music was in a bungalow looking cafe came one of Britain’s most controversial acts lyrics about sex, complete lack of showman- in Shanghai’s Putuo District, at Guangzhou- for their violence-inducing gigs during the ship and a comic honesty that turned into a based band yourboyfriendsucks’s concert. 1980s. Watch any playback of their early per- new breed of apathy, offering a refreshing As I made my way around a large, fenced-in formances on YouTube and you can see the contrast to the already established British park thinking I must have gone to the wrong crowd getting riled up as Jim Reid sways in punk scene. That attitude and sound have place, I eventually found an entrance and fol- front of the microphone, often pushing over turned into a constant for today’s indie, allowed the bucket hat-clad kids, who led me to the mic stand by the time he’s done, as other ternative and shoegaze genres, and speaks to a 20-minute-long line, where I was informed band members dropped instruments and sat that the show was sold out. After more than on the stage. go on to have. It’s why, in 2016, an indie band 30 minutes of loitering, the girl at the door The Jesus Mary and Chain blew up over- inthe a far-reachingbungalow café influence in Shanghai these opened two would with told me I could squeeze in, and after three night in the UK with their debut 1984 single, a cover of their song. It’s also why the team ‘Upside Down.’ But due to their excessive behind Coachella spent years trying to get bathed in the confetti-colored light of fairy alcohol consumption and their blasé onstage them to regroup after they broke up in 2000, strands,local supporting the band acts kicked finished off their their show sets withall behavior that often led to riots at the ven- which eventually happened in 2007 when the heartbreaking, reverberating intro to ‘Just ues, the band struggled to get booked for they headlined the festival, where Scarlett Like Honey.’ gigs. Two major performances at the North Johansson joined them on stage to perform That was my introduction to Chinese indie London Polytechnic and Electric Ballroom backing vocals for a song of theirs. music, and yourboyfriendsucks’ Episode 01 in Camden even landed them on blacklists “The reunion was not necessarily intended became the most played EP on my iTunes in across the country in 1985. “It didn’t bother to be permanent. But since my brother and I us too much. It was always the band’s plan all loved Jesus and Mary Chain, so we tried to to shake a rather stale music business up, each other, we regarded it as a success and 2016. “When we first started, we realized we- and to us, this illustrated that we were on managed to not inflict any serious injuries on tarist Xiao Ji tells me. It’s why the Guangzhou- they’ve recorded another album, Damage and basedbe a shoegaze indie band band,” opened yourboyfriendsucks all of their shows gui emanates an unbridled demeanor that lasts Joydecided, played to continue,”all over the Reid world says. and Since continue then, with TJAMC’s most famous song, and why the throughouttrack to do just our that,”conversation. Jim Reid tells me, as he cover made its way onto their EP. The band got around these bans by show- the globe. More than 30 years after their con- Since the founding of The Jesus and Mary ing up, claiming to be one of the supporting troversialto influence coinage, emerging landing acts inbookings every pocket are no of Chain in 1983, former and current members acts and playing only a handful of songs be- longer a problem for the band. Getting tickets fore making quick exits, though they rarely to their shows is the hardest part. indie, shoegaze and mainstream acts from escaped the venue unscathed. “We used to yourboyfriendsucksof the Scottish alt-rock to Myband Bloody have influencedValentine, regularly get beaten up by the so-called ‘secu- Rye Music Festival: Sat May 25, 12.30pm-10pm; Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and the Dum rity.’ Sometimes it would be guys that we had RMB450 (one day pass), RMB800 (weekend pass); Dum Girls. Later this month, brothers Jim and actually paid to be our bodyguards. By the Changyang Music Park, west side of Changyang Sports Park 长阳体育公园西侧 (tickets via showstart. William Reid and bandmates Scott Von Ryper, end of the night, they would have had enough cn) Brian Young and Mark Crozer are embarking and threatened us with physical violence…

on the band’s first China tour since 2012.

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES The Evolving Operatic Art Exhibition from Para Site in Hong Kong and Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai by Sarah Forman

China far outpaces any other country when it comes to the development of private museums. According to the most recent Art Market Report, as of 2019 some 1,500 of the total 5,000 museums across the country fall under this category. The expansive nature of the creative landscape poses challenges for all institutions involved, but it also creates he two institutions have entered into a opportunities within the network to foster partnerships – such as the one three-party partnership that started in between Para Site contemporary art center in Hong Kong and Shanghai’s TMarch with the opening of Para Site’s Rockbund Art Museum (RAM). current exhibition, An Opera For Animals cu- rated by Executive Director Cosmin Costinas and Deputy Director Claire Shea in Hong Kong. “[The one regarding our partnership] has been a long running discussion because there are many things we share… over a few years we tried to court each other until we decided to sit

says, describing a process that bore striking down, and this is what came out of it,” Costinas they should take their relationship to the next level.resemblance “Both institutions to friends tryinghave a to history figure of out doing if

particularly, in search of this renewed presence projects in the field of performance, and more The large-scale group exhibition includes overof living 40 artists’bodies viewswithin on institutional the histories programs.” and principals of classical opera in European and Chinese cultures, reimagining the theatrical practice through a variety of lenses. Cui Jie, Robert Zhao Renhui, Lee Bul and Wang Wei are among the extensive list of artists who use their works to transform the space in Hong Kong’s Quarry Bay into a vibrant and pulsat- ing urban jungle. The show will run until the end of June, then make its way up to Shanghai, where RAM senior curators Billy Tang and Hsieh Feng-Rong will help to re-contextualize it by adding even more Chinese artists. There’s much that goes into the curation of exhibits as a general practice, with added

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levels of bureaucracy on the Chinese mainland. formats as possible to enrich the methodology, Between applying with the cultural bureau because we know it’s a time-based process and (which takes around 20 working days), shipping, customs clearance, individual artist ne- Hong Kong and Shanghai are unique in their gotiations and installing the exhibition, there’s deepa very ties important with the part Western of our world work.” and Para Site and RAM explore their impressive collection of months in advance when taking on this kind of works to tease out just what the two cities have evolvingonly so much project. that can be confirmed a few in common and what sets them apart. “We are still in discussion with the artists “Each partnership presents totally different opportunities for the institutions, curators or artists involved, and it’s a great chance to think That'sto finalize, before their pausing proposals a few and seconds figure outand whatexcit - about a different audience and cultural con- makes the most sense for the show,” Hsieh tells- ditions to the exhibition. RAM will be screening in Hong Kong is taken on by RAM in Shanghai, edly admitting he could confirm one of the ad andtext,” we’re Shea verysays. excited “The critical for what role will Para come Site inplays the Yuanyuan’s latest work with the working title ‘TheaterBeijing- and of Crossed New York-based Roads,’ which filmmaker untangles Yang the interweaving histories of San Francisco and backnext year,”at Para Costinas Site in Septemberconcludes. 2020, a closing Havana’s Chinatowns, and the roles they played actThe for partnershipthis script with culminates many authors. in a final Those show in hosting Cantonese opera companies that fortunate enough to see all three shows will toured between the cities. witness what can happen when likeminded institutions come together, and how physical of the art deco building, the exhibition at RAM space transforms an experience with art. willUtilizing be able the to show high ceilingssome of and the multipleworks on floors Until Jun 9, Para Site, 22/F Wing Wah Industrial Museum goers can expect more breathing room Building, 677 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, anda larger white scale wall through space, butprojections the organization for films. and para-site.art Jun 22 – Aug 25, Rockbund Art Museum, 20 Huqiu Lu, general themes will remain the same in this by Xianggang Lu, Shanghai rockbundartmuseum.org second part. “Storytelling is always an essential element of each exhibition we put on, and for An Opera for Animals “Through storytelling we hope to build a con- nection withit’s a ourvery audience. special project,” We try tosays bring Hsieh. different mediums and include as many different

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EARTHExplosions in the Sky on Shorter Tracks and Exploring the Unknown by Valerie Osipov

ou’d think after 20 years of composing seemingly endless sagas of sounds, These epic instrumental tracks encompass “With writing our albums it is so much more YExplosions in the Sky would have certainor part thatexperiences, will follow abstract the original ideas orriff.” emo- aboutfocal point,” the way he we says. work together. It’s more or- explored every corner and crevice of the tions – take a look at any of their song titles, ganic and ambiguous. Sometimes we know we sonic palette. Yet after taking a hiatus since like ‘The Birth and Death of a Day’ from are responding to something emotionally, but their last release The Wilderness in 2016, 2007’s All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone and we don’t even know why or how to describe it. the Austin-based instrumental rock band ‘First Breath After Coma’ off of their 2003 re- Their most recent record, The Wilderness, is are back in the swing of things and ready to lease The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place, and somewhat of a watershed in their musical ca- hit the road again doing what they do best: reer. The album is all about discovering the un- performing their complex and beautifully With their ability to paint vivid scenes, it’s known – and not just within the natural world layered compositions. noyou’ll wonder instantly then find that yourself the ambitious transported. quartet, as the title might suggest. The often-lengthy results, or “mini sym- which also includes drummer Chris Hrasky “We don’t mean a bunch of trees in the for- - and guitarists Michael James and Munaf est – we wanted to do something grander and - Rayani, have written soundtracks for TV dosphonies” and expansive as they’ve melodies. been called, are victori shows and movies such as Lone Survivor we’ve mapped our planet, so the other unchart- ous “In and the cinematic, most basic full form, of flooding somebody crescen makes in 2013. Though Smith admits that writing edbroader territories than that,”that are Smith available explains. for us“By to now, explore soundtracks is a much different game. are those beyond our planet, in outer space, and guitarist Mark Smith of the song-birthing “For a soundtrack you have a very narrow inside our own minds and our psyches. It is far process.up a riff. “ThenIt has tothe start rest somewhere,” of us start playing says direction – you end up focusing on one main more expansive and just extremely unknown. around that riff, adding a melody, drumbeat instrument and one main melody to be the

It’s very much a wilderness.”

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Aside from the listener, the project was experimenting more with negative space much sightseeing in as they’d hoped. very much an exploration for the band as rooted in the band’s fascination with the in- “Unfortunately, on this trip we don’t have a wanted to try to change the direction of the ratherner workings than filling of the the mind silence. – an The endless songs inward are lot“We of free can’t time wait either, to see but more,” we’ll he try says. to see as windwell, inas terms much ofas creation:we could “We and definitelyhead down much as we can. Even though we also live in a - as Smith describes. pretty huge country, China seems so massive tarist Munaf Rayani says. “With this album, land“With that each mirrors record, the we’dinfinity always of outer felt space,like, unlikenewer anyroads of withthe other newer ones, approaches,” it’s happening gui man, we took a giant leap or a giant left turn. The group is content in the present mo- Then a few years later, you listen to the same ment,and sprawling.” traveling and playing their transcend- Indeed, long gone are the vast 7-minute record and think, eh, it wasn’t really all that. ent compositions for audiences around the numbersmuch quicker.” that we’ve come to expect from the We kind of followed our default settings a globe – though there’s always the lingering possibility of new material. a more unpacked sound and shorter uncon- “The band has been going ten years now, ventionalmasterful compositions.post-rock aficionados, replaced by wantedlot,” drummer to do away Chris with Hrasky that adds. as much as pos- and there’s a couple of songs in the sets we’ve “They’re kind of purposefully incomplete sible.“This I think was definitelywe were much a record more where OK with we saying ‘This song is three minutes long. It’s “We’re really trying to give it to you every shorter track lengths. “They just evaporate need to be timebeen weplaying step upfor onjust that as long,”stage, Smith and fresh says. intothoughts,” the air Rayani or walk says, off ofelaborating a cliff without on the a fall music helps to make that experience even occurring. We wanted to obviously still have fine.After It got traveling the job the done. deep It doesn’tdark playgrounds the melodies and the movement and the feel- nine minutes.’” “We all have the desire to make a new al- ing and the charge — the stuff that grabs you themselves grounded and on tour again. greater than it is.” immediately – but once it had you, it took you of They’repsyches kickingand outer off space,their 20th the band anniversary finds to places that hopefully you didn’t expect to tour in Shanghai this month with a stop in the Fribum,” May he 10, reassures 8.30pm; RMB360 us. “We’ll (advance), get there.” RMB420 (door); Tango, 79 Hepongli Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区 The album’s especially haunting sin- mainland, as a previous tour brought them 和平里西街79号 (for tickets, visit newnoise.cn) glesgo.” ‘Logic of a Dream’ and ‘Disintegration overcapital back as well.in 2014, This though isn’t their Smith first admits time in– the Anxiety’ are boundless and atmospheric, aside from the Great Wall – they didn’t get as

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 39 ARTS | MUSIC FOR THE RECORD Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month by Ellie Dunnigan

Continue? by Chinese Football It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Wuhan math rockers Chinese Football,

album of the ‘game trilogy,’ Continue? serves as a follow-up to their 2017 release Herebut at Comes the end a New of March Challenger they graced and expands the Internet on the with narrative a five-track of the EP.hot-blooded The second teenage protagonist repeatedly confronted with a choice to continue or walk

of Scott Pilgrim Versus The World, with the title track starting out strong and slow. Halfwayaway. Angsty through, but optimistic,‘Adventure theIsland’ heavy takes indie on influence a more complicated feels like the riff Chinese with calcu cousin- - bum acts as a teaser for their upcoming Hong Kong show with American Football, thelated, red stumbling white and guitar blue-striped scales that emo only rock reinforce legends thewho adolescent inspired their affiliation. band name. The al

Listen at: chinesefootball.bandcamp.com/album/continue

Bay Park Serenade by Cheesemind Following the release of their limited lathe-cut vinyl for Record Store Day,

dreamy. Starting off as a two-piece act back in 2012, musicians Ruibi Qiu and Cheesemind dropped their first full-length EP at the end of April, and boy, is it

Chen Zhenchao drifted apart after finishing university, and eventually regrouped in 2018 to release their first independent single in six years. Now, they’ve grown guitarin size chords,and partnered a radio upalarm with and Qiii chattering Snacks records in Japanese to release before five bubbling seaside intoballads an upbeat,that resonate surfside with melody their Xiamenthat’ll have roots. you The longing opening for tracka boardwalk starts with stroll. floating Plucky bass and airy vocals transition into noisier, grungy fuzz over a slow, summery pace before petering into a seasonal ballad, making this album a top choice for the sunny days ahead. Listen at: qiiisnacksrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bay-park-serenade

Folding Knives by Swimful If you feel mildly attacked listening to Swimful’s newest release, then you’re probably onto something. The album title of the heavy electronic release from Shanghai-based label SVBKLT was inspired by a dream Swimful had, in which he was throwing knives at his doppelganger on a street he used to live on. The opening track ‘Plain’ reeks of Stranger Things weirdness, evoking creepy video game soundtrack nostalgia. Its abrupt ending opens the door for the even eerier intro of ‘Are You Telling Me A Sad Story?’ with distant-sounding percussion styled like a lullaby. ‘Aura’ simmers down with a sound that brings Blade Runner to mind, before transitioning into ‘Agony’ – a straight-up downtempo dance track. The remaining three songs resolve whatever anxiety was induced before, concluding a heavily saturated and lucid EP that we’re happy to get behind.

Listen at: svbkvlt.bandcamp.com/album/folding-knives

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Leila Alaoui, ‘Ya Rayah’ Through Jun 2, Galleria Continua

Group Exhibition, ‘Grey Silence’ Through May 19, Tong Gallery+Projects

Students of the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), ‘Tradition, Present, and Future’ Through May 29, ART•DES

For gallery information visit www.thatsmags.com/beijing

Gong Bin, ‘You Were the Green in Our Barren Land, and the Blue in Our Dark Air’ Through May 16, MOUart

Wu Shanzhuan, ‘Today Became A Holiday’ Through Oct 13, Long March Space

Brendan McCumstie, ‘Blue Moon’ Through May 19, JITU Studio

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 41 EYE ON THE SKY CHINA'S MASSIVE TELESCOPE AND THE GLOBAL QUEST TO FIND EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE

WORDS BY MATTHEW BOSSONS, RESEARCH SUPPORT BY NAOMI LOUNSBURY AND WANG KAIQI ust before 10.30am on January 3, 2019, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) made history, Jlanding the first-ever probe – Chang’e-4 – on the far side of the moon. The accomplishment drew international attention and highlighted China’s commitment to rival the United States and Russia in the field of space exploration. Over 380,000 kilometers away from the plot of lunar land currently being explored by Chang’e-4, in a rural county of Guizhou province, another type of galactic exploration is currently underway using the world’s largest filled-aperture radio telescope. The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), nicknamed Tianyan (meaning ‘Sky Eye’), was completed in 2016 and is expected to begin normal operations this year. Since its completion, the observatory has been monitoring the heavens, observing pulsars and working to detect interstellar molecules, among other missions. Perhaps most interesting of all, the facility is expected to be a powerful tool in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The hunt for advanced beings and civilizations on other worlds is not a new field of study. Up until the early 1990s, NASA ran a program dedicated to finding ET. What is new, however, is China’s elevated role in the search, which is in large part due to the country’s massive, unblinking ‘eye on the sky.’ According to the Atlantic, the dish is large enough to hold two bowls of rice for every person on the planet

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here is more to space exploration than secure a ride to my accommodation from a rovers and rockets, and the hunt for in- friendly restaurant owner. Ttelligent life elsewhere in the universe “The economy here is still very poor and is – at present, anyway – best served by business is not very good, except during the neither. Instead, researchers involved in the summer months when more people visit search for extraterrestrial intelligence (com- [FAST],” the restaurateur-turned-cabbie tells monly abbreviated as SETI) utilize a number me, before adding that not many locals are of Earth-based technologies to try and de- employed at the Sky Eye. tect telltale signs that we are not alone in Like several others I speak with, the the universe. driver, originally from Hubei, says that he These signs would be technology, or evi- moved to the region to open his business dence of technology, that is not of earthly after construction on FAST began, hoping origin. This could include the discovery of that the facility would provide a steady flow space-based megastructures, artificial pol- of visitors and income. lutants impacting the light emitted from When I pull up at my hotel, which is distant celestial bodies, alien probes or other located a stone’s throw from the Pingtang artifacts, and laser or radio signals. International Experience Planetarium, it’s For nearly seven decades, radio signals clear that early April is not a popular time have been the main focus of SETI research- for tourists, as both the hotel and museum ers. According to the SETI Institute, a non- are as devoid of life as the lunar surface. profit corporation dedicated to the study of In the planetarium’s case, this is for life in the universe, virtually all of the radio good reason: the educational facility is a signals that SETI is currently looking for are major letdown for anyone who has ever ‘narrow-band signals.’ These would be an visited a museum in China’s first-tier cities. indication of an intentionally constructed Unrealistic displays and models – as well transmitter, rather than naturally occurring as low-quality TV monitors – plague the interstellar noisemakers such as pulsars (rap- space, and the experience center’s two food idly rotating neutron stars that emit consist- vendors serve up gruel that can only be ent radio-wave pulses). described as food poisoning waiting to hap- Guizhou’s FAST is essentially ‘listen- pen. Really, the only reason to visit the plan- ing’ for signals from the stars. The colossal, etarium is to access the telescope itself. 500-meter-diameter radio telescope is situ- I purchase a ticket to visit the telescope ated in a natural depression surrounded by from the visitor’s center next to the plan- a cluster of karst peaks. From above, it looks etarium, before depositing my mobile phone like the world’s largest rice bowl. (Fun fact: inside a locker (electronic devices are not al- according to The Atlantic, the dish is large lowed near FAST, lest their signals interfere enough to hold two bowls of rice for every with the Sky Eye’s delicate search). Next, person on the planet.) before I can board a tourist bus bound for The winding route from Guizhou prov- the monumentally large scientific instru- ince’s capital, Guiyang, to Pingtang county, ment, security personnel wave me through where FAST is located, is a scenic one. a metal detector and conduct a bag scan to During the nearly three-hour bus journey, ensure that no electronics, cigarettes, light- I pass towering, jagged karst mountains ers or other prohibited goods make it to the and clear, rushing rivers, as well as a few telescope’s rim. sparsely populated villages composed of A 20-minute bus ride and 800-stair simple, white buildings and overgrown an- climb later, I finally arrive at China’s ‘eye on cestral shrines. the sky.’ Pingtang’s far-flung location is fully brought into focus when I arrive at Kedu town’s dusty, one-room bus terminal, where I come to the startling realization that the town has no taxis and Didi is essentially non- existent. Fortunately, after some haggling, I ET PHONES EARTH

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n August 15, 1977, a two-minute signal from deep space intelligent life beyond Earth,” said professor and director general of was picked up by Ohio State University’s now-defunct ‘Big the NAOC Jun Yan at the Beijing media briefing. OEar’ radio telescope. The signal, which was hailed by NPR in Director Andrew Siemion from the Berkley SETI Research Center 2010 as “one of the grandest riddles in modern science,” wasn’t for- was enthusiastic about Guizhou’s massive space-observing dish in mally discovered until three days later, when professor Jerry Ehman a 2017 article for The Atlantic, telling Senior Editor Ross Andersen was poring over the telescope’s printed records. When Ehman no- that FAST is our planet’s most sensitive telescope that’s focused on ticed the six-symbol sequence – 6EQUJ5 – on one of the printouts he the part of the radio spectrum “classically considered to be the most was examining, he circled it in red marker and wrote “Wow!” beside probable place for an extraterrestrial transmitter.” it. This narrow-band radio signal, which was traced to the constel- This is, after all, part of the reason the observatory was con- lation Sagittarius, has been appropriately referred to as the ‘Wow! structed in the first place. Chinese astronomer Nan Rendong, the Signal’ ever since. founder, chief scientist and chief engineer of FAST up until his death The signal is extraordinary for a couple of reasons: First, at its in 2017, personally ensured that the dish was tailor-made to partici- loudest point it was over 30 times louder than normal noise observed pate in the search for messages from distant worlds. According to in deep space, and second, it falls in the frequency range that scien- Andersen’s Atlantic piece, Nan was a participant in the FAST project tists have predicted that other intelligent beings would try and com- from its initiation in the early 1990s when he helped select the site municate in. Unfortunately for researchers though, the Wow! Signal to build the observatory. has never been detected again, despite subsequent searches. In addition to the observatory’s prime location, there is another Ehman’s exciting 1977 discovery isn’t the only eyebrow-raising factor that makes it a candidate to detect an alien signal: how much signal from space that has been detected in recent history. Berkley sky it can observe, or its field of view. SETI Research Institute has picked up close to 400 suspicious signals “It depends in which frequencies extraterrestrials are broadcast- though, as of now, there is insufficient data to prove any of them ing,” Professor Denis Bastieri, a special advisor in Guangdong from came from extraterrestrial life. China has not received signals of in- the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Padua, terest to folks involved in SETI. That, however, may soon change. tells me. “The Arecibo Observatory [in Puerto Rico] is better at de- Since its completion, FAST is now one of mankind’s greatest SETI tecting higher frequencies compared to FAST, but as we don’t know tools and there is a good chance the next headline-grabbing signal where extraterrestrials are, it is of paramount importance to have a may be detected in Guizhou. large field of view, which favors FAST.” In October 2016, FAST officially – on paper, anyway – joined Currently, there is no official confirmation that FAST is currently the hunt for scientific evidence of life beyond Earth at a ceremony listening for alien signals, or will begin doing so in the near future. held in Beijing. The announcement came in a joint statement from While numerous sources I reached out to and have cited throughout the National Astronomical Observatories of China (NAOC) and the this piece lead me to believe China is currently – or soon will be – an Breakthrough Initiatives, a 10-year SETI program founded in 2015. active participant in SETI programs, the NAOC told the Global Times "'Are we alone?’ is a question that unites us as a planet,” said late last year that FAST is not currently looking for life beyond Earth. Yuri Milner, founder of the Breakthrough Initiatives, in a statement The story was in response to media reports that FAST would begin hunting for aliens in 2019, once its trial period is complete and nor- at the time. “And the quest to answer it should take place at a plan- mal operations begin. etary level too. With this agreement, we are now searching for cos- The Global Times article fails to state when the observatory will mic companions with three of the world's biggest telescopes across begin hunting for signs of life beyond Earth, but does note that the three continents.” In addition to FAST, the Green Bank Telescope in telescope “is competent for the task.” the U.S. and the Parkes Observatory in Australia are also participating Now that China is equipped with one of the world’s best SETI in the Breakthrough program. tools, the question becomes: is anybody out there trying to reach us? “[FAST] is the world’s largest filled-aperture radio receiver, and will be one of the most powerful instruments to search for potential 48 49

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n 1961, astronomer and astrophysicist Frank Drake ligent life in the universe might avoid making itself devised his namesake probability theory, the ‘Drake noticed out of fear they may attract the attention of IEquation,’ an approach to measure the number of hostile creatures. In 2017, The Atlantic’s Andersen technologically advanced civilizations within our home spoke with Liu, whose novella The Wandering Earth galaxy, the Milky Way. While much of the celebrated was recently adapted into one of China’s highest- theory, which looks at things like the number of hab- grossing films ever, and wrote at length about his itable planets around stars in the Milky Way and how ‘Dark-Forest Theory,’ the idea that any and all of long a civilization might be detectable for, is highly the universe’s hypothetical civilizations might be a speculative, it has resulted in a range of estimates on “hunter hiding in a moonless woodland, listening for how many intelligent, off-Earth societies may exist in the first rustlings of a rival.” (Versions of this theory our cosmic neighborhood. pre-date Liu’s series, but the term ‘Dark-Forest Theory’ Italian astronomer and mathematician Claudio can be traced back to the Remembrance of Earth’s Maccone, according to Astrobiology Magazine, has Past trilogy.) speculated that our galaxy may be home to as many Liu's Dark-Forest Theory suggests it might be as 4,590 advanced alien communities. Other esti- inherently dangerous to try and establish contact mates range greatly, from 1,000 civilizations to as with other galactic populations, and draws on earthly many as 50 or even 100 million. examples, such as the arrival of Europeans in the New But if so many intelligent, tech-savvy beings ex- World and Asia, to illustrate the potential risk of colo- ist in the Milky Way, then, to quote physicist Enrico nization and, possibly, destruction. Fermi: “Where is everybody?” This is the essence But even if alien life might avoid contact, we of the Fermi Paradox, the ostensible contradiction could assume that radio pollution from their daily between the high estimates often produced by the existence might be detectable from earthly tools such Drake Equation and the stunning lack of evidence as FAST. After all, human beings have been spewing available that we aren’t our galaxy’s lone inhabitants. radio signals into space since before World War II. There are so many plausible explanations to the Who’s to say that aliens haven’t been doing the same Fermi Paradox that you could assemble a 2-inch-thick for far greater periods of time? textbook trying to catalogue them all. Aside from the These stray signals, though, might be too weak to obvious theory (we are alone), it could also be that pick up, according to professor Li Ran of the NAOC. it’s the nature of intelligent life to eventually destroy “Another planet trying to detect a signal from itself (through war or environmental devastation, to Earth, even though we have a lot of radio signals be- name just two examples), or that we’re simply too far ing broadcast by radio channels, would have a hard apart in time and space to establish communication time because these signals are still very weak,” Li tells with our cosmic brothers and sisters. Others suggest That’s. “Unless we are trying to broadcast towards human civilization has not been around long enough them on purpose to establish contact, it’s very hard to to detect messages, or that intelligent life only broad- be heard because the signals are so weak.” casts detectable radio signals for fleeting periods of But this is all merely hypothetical. First contact time. could, in theory, come as soon as tomorrow. There are other more sinister theories, one of which is explored in Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin’s Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy: that intel- FIRST CONTACT?

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itting atop the tourist observation platform that’s positioned along the rim of the massive, bowl- Sshaped telescope, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the surrounding scenery. The rocky mountains and lush, semi-tropical vegetation that surround the dish offer a pleasant contrast to the metallic sheen of the telescope, and, more practically, help to block out interference from wind and Earth-based radio noise. I spend a little over an hour at FAST, and, when the weather looks set to turn on me, I begin the ardu- ous hike down the backside of telescope’s surrounding peaks to the observatory’s parking lot. Later, back in town, I pose a question to an 11-year-old girl operating a small cold-noodle stall across the road from the planetarium: “What do you think an alien message would say?” “I think they’d say hello, and ask us our names,” the girl says. It’s difficult to say what information an intergalactic signal may include, but the youngster’s guess is as good as any. Two questions remain, though: Would we even be able to understand an alien signal? And, if China makes first contact, how would the country respond? On the SETI Institute’s FAQ page, our first question receives a simple and honest answer: “No one knows.” “It’s conceivable that an advanced and altruistic civilization will send us simple pictures and other information. They might do this because they are hundreds (or more) light-years [away from us]. That would make real back-and-forth communication tedious at best,” SETI Institute’s website says. “So, these alien broadcast- ers might be tempted to send lots of information, and in a format that we could eventually decipher. Then again, we might pick up a signal that was never in- ment.” In addition to a number of other non-binding tended for us, in which case, it might be impossible to provisions, the institute’s website notes that no re- figure it out.” sponse should be issued until “appropriate interna- Mankind has previously sent messages out into the tional consultations have taken place.” abyss of space, and the people behind those commu- When confronted with the question of China’s nication attempts had to grapple with the same issue: response to such a groundbreaking discovery, Li says creating a message that could be understood by beings that extensive confirmation work would first need to that lack earthly context. Carl Sagan reportedly spent be done to ensure the signal was authentic and not a a year curating content for the famed Voyager Golden naturally-occurring noise from space. Record, a message to extraterrestrial intelligence that “Before submitting any report to the government is currently hurtling through space aboard the Voyager or media, scientists would first try to make sure [the 1 space probe – the furthest known man-made object signal] is not coming from earth. This is step one,” from Earth. If we do receive a deliberate signal from says Li. “Step two would be trying to figure out what space, fingers crossed that the senders took the same information [a message] really contains.” He adds that care in preparing its content as Sagan did. once the message is confirmed by the scientific com- How China would respond to such a message is munity, it will be “up to other people” to decide how unknown. According to the SETI Institute, any con- to proceed. firmation of extraterrestrial intelligence “should be But proceed they will, one day, if a mysterious disseminated promptly, openly and widely through signal from space ever arrives in the remote Pingtang scientific channels and public media, observing the county. procedures in this declaration. The discoverer should have the privilege of making the first public announce- EAT & DRINK

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control. control. the details and always has everything under has everything the details and always meal and even had the children help us col had the children meal and even all of good care really takes My boss, who all with great respect and at the end of the respect all with great most admire? do you person Which living when a family with kids came and treated us with kids came and treated a family when at night. come late The drunk ones who People who have manners. I still remember I still remember manners. have who People customers? worst your Who are Who are your best customers? best customers? your Who are lect the dishes. out if it’s going to be a busy day. be a busy out if it’s going to shop’s staff, then make a call and try to figure figure to a call and try staff, then make shop’s up the first thing I do is to check in with the up the first thing I do is to I’m quite the workaholic, so when I wake I wake so when the workaholic, I’m quite you woke up this morning? up this morning? woke you What's the first thing you thought when when thought you What's the first thing it’s when I manage to make clients happy. make I manage to it’s when tasks at work without worries or delays. Also, or delays. without worries at work tasks For me, it’s when I manage to complete all my all my complete I manage to me, it’s when For What is your idea of the perfect day? day? idea of the perfect What is your ager of Wiggly Jiggly’s in Dongzhimen. Jiggly’s ager of Wiggly This month we meet Gao, the energetic man meet Gao, the energetic This month we

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Spring isn't all rainbows and blue skies here in Beijing. Catkins reign free, maybe it rains once or twice – and these weather mind games might make us a little sensitive from time to time as we wish for sunnier days. (Wait, are those real tears or are they courtesy of the gust of wind that just lodged a catkin in our eyes?) Then we've also got shake-ups in the restaurant and bar scene bringing us down – no matter the season. Last month, beloved baijiu bar Capital Spirits announced their surprising shutdown, after having been a COFFEE PUPS victim of the brickings at their former location along with their sister venue Starbucks. You heard us doggone right: the recently renovated and mega-ritzy Shunyi branch of The Distillery. Hutongers' hearts were theGood coffee news behemoth for our furry welcomes friends canine around companions the city – Beijing among is regular now officially human home customers to a pet-friendly (well, tech- even heavier with Cafe de la Poste's nically dogs are only allowed on the outdoor deck, though it’s very roomy). And the best news? sudden closure following shortly af- They’ve even got Puppucinos – aka sugar-free whipped cream – for your parched pooch on the ter, due to ongoing construction on already extended drink menu (for humans). Yonghegong Dajie. All bad news aside – there's a silver lining: this isn't the last you'll see of the two, as both plan to rise from the ashes in time. OFF THE BEATEN PLATE In some better news, those still standing are teaming up: Hulu and De Refter (a duo we didn't see coming) joined forces to craft two new sliders for Hulu's menu. Choose from another strange concoction to hit convenience store enjoy each juicy bite on Hulu's cozy shelves.Similar in Premixed taste to acola flat and cherry red cola,wine MerloCola all in a conveni is yet- terrace.spicy Sriracha Continue or truffleto satisfy burgers your andinner ent bottle, and sometimes packaged with a cute wine carnivore at Q Mex's Shuangjing and stopper, this French (really?) wine takes the hassle Sanlitun locations with their brand- out of mixing your own kalimotxo cocktail. No more new duck carnitas burrito. Yup, that's do you need to mix bad red wine with cola – instead, crispy Peking duck rolled up in a bur- you can grab it straight off the shelf. This is ideal for rito with creamy guacamole and rice those running low on funds and prefer their wine - to taste more like maple syrup. The sugary elixir cently with a cool mezcal marg). – trust Looking us, it for works something (and pairs a little magnifi less though grab an extra can of soda or more wine to meaty? Stop by Moka Bros – the experimenthas zero carbonation with the levels to give yourself. this dry It’ll red be wine a never- a fizz, wholesome cafe chain recently debuted a seasonal menu with vegan-friend- allowing for your wallet to breathe easier knowing ly offerings like their veggie medley you’reending getting stream the of fluctuating bare minimum alcohol of university percentages, clas - salad (ask for tofu instead of egg!) and sics. MG a toasty spinach and kale sandwich with hummus, roasted onions, raisins RMB70, Quik and walnuts. VO

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We Tell You if the Rice is Zhujingban Worth the Resting just beside the new import goods haven Gulou Gourmand, Hassle we realize this isn’t your typical beer joint. Brought to you by the El Nido guysZhujingban (signature is unassuming picnic tables, from check), first glance.the brand-new As we make project our is way casually inside,

dusty Batman pinball machine in the back corner next to modest pieces of antiqueflashy with furniture. a glossy The terra concept cotta roofis this: covering a tiny rotating the softly-lit list of bar brews area from and aall over (RMB45-60), alongside a gin-and-tonic menu featuring various infusions like mulberry and mango (RMB45). It’s not much, but hey, what more do you really need?

Daily 4pm-2am; 221 Andingmen Nei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区安定门内大街221号

Such a Café If you’re looking for a nice place to regroup after soaking up all the art in 798, then your answer is Such a Cafe. Situated right in the gallery zone, the ex-Zhangzizhong Lu cafe reappeared after its clo- - ing is surprisingly scarce). They serve all the caffeinated classics, plus offerings like an oatmeal latte (RMB45),sure last year as well with as a awhopping small dessert three-floor menu to shop match (though (RMB45-60, it’s shared don’t with miss a furniture the strawberry store, and cake). seat

Daily, 10am-7pm; B27, 706 Bei Yijie, 798 Art District, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥北路798艺术区北一街706号B27 (138 1047 8818) Bao Jian Bar The Orchid is keeping busy – just months after their latest opening Furongji, the team is already expanding with a small bar project tucked in the back of the trendy dim sum eatery. The quaint hidden bar is operating only on the weekends with inventive concoctions like their Enhanced Tiki Juice (RMB80), made with rum, tonic, mango and pineap- ple, and Black Mezcal Sour (RMB80) – mezcal and lime.

Fri-Sun, 9pm-2am; 63 Baochao Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区宝钞胡同63号

Queenie’s Sandwiches After closing their Yonghegong location, Queenie’s reopened in much more spacious digs on Jiaodaokou Dongdajie. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that Queenie’s Sandwiches brings something special to the table. Most notably, the hazy dive provides a temporary home at any ungodly hour of the morning for boozed-up bar rats stumbling out of the

to reality at dawn. Though, we must say, Queenie’s also brings excellent sandwiches to thehutongs table looking – dirt-cheap for a quickand delicious nightcap – (orand five) have before recently they debuted catch their a breakfast Didi Premier menu, back with the intent of reinventing itself as a top daytime destination. Come for late-night pick-me- ups like their Saigon Style sandwich (a QS spin on bahn mi, RMB25!), and stay to take a nap in the plush booths immediately after.

Daily, 9am-4am; 113 Jiaodaokou Dongdajie, Dongcheng 东城区交道口东大街113号

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BACCHUS Veni, Vidi, Vino words and images by Flynn Murphy

acchus was the god of wine and ecstasy chart-topper ‘Who Do You Think in Ancient Rome. In modern Beijing, it’s You Are’ plays, and we snack on Ba stucco cube planted incongruously on moreish wasabi crackers. We the northeast rim of the Third Ring Road. start the meal with a pickle salad Inside the cube, a mammoth wine list (RMB57) – a medley of pickled pays impressive tribute to the eatery’s cucumbers, carrots and cocktail namesake. Atop the stylish wooden bar sits a severed pig leg – a bone-in Iberico ham im- red cabbage, raw carrot tops and ported from Spain, which is carved to order peppercornsonions, fresh thatlime, crunch fine shredded without (RMB118 for a small serving, RMB188 for a tasting bitter. By chance we meet co-owner Soto, who large). designed the menu. He says some guests The place has something of a fancy hotel ordered off the specials board (RMB67). The complain the pickle salad is too tart, which lobby about it, clean and neat with striking chickenThen is comes equally a crispflawless and karaage tender withchicken a confuses him, because it’s a pickle salad. He healthy portion of spice. The four-cheese uses apple vinegar to make the pickles, and stone feature wall rises behind the impres- pizza (RMB77) is less pizza than a soft, slen- adding carrot tops was his idea. “They’re sivegeometric bar, and flourishes. concentric A checkerboardwooden squares carved and der slab of cheese-covered dough, and it's not good for helping you lose weight,” he claims beams adorn the ceiling. much to look at, but tastes great even though as he pats his belly. “You can eat as many as The menu is fascinating. It’s an adventur- the dough is a little undercooked. you want.” It’s not the most Bacchanalian sen- ous kind of Mediterranean-Japanese fusion, Next, we try the ambitious cold creamy timent, but this place is many things. Don’t go bursting with fresh seafood and lovingly salami pasta. Angel hair pasta is served here looking for large portions or hearty fare, hand-written with silver glitter pen on pieces naengmyeon-style with a sauce of pureed of black card. These sit in plastic binders green soybean, olive oil and cream. The with wine or whiskey. that recall a hole-in-the-wall yakitori joint. soybean gives it a slightly chalky but not off- but for the unique flavor combinations to pair Cute diagrams explain the dishes, which have putting texture. Slivers of cooked salami add Tue-Sun, 5pm-1am; South of the Main Gate of the English names like “WA!! Beef Hamburger” punch. The dish works. As we tuck in, a family Agricultural Exhibition Center, 12 Dong Sanhuan (RMB218) and “It’s a… Scampi!!” (RMB137). spanning three generations is replaced by a Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路12号农业展览馆正门南部 An excellent negroni and Manhattan loved-up young couple making doe eyes over (both RMB90) come as the 1997 Spice Girls’ a wagyu hamburger steak.

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CUE Get Into the Groove words and images by Curtis Dunn

to say the least. Is it a Southeast Asian Crestaurant?ue is a new spaceA nightclub? that is hardA jazz to bar? define, A hookah lounge? It seems the answer to all of those questions is simply "yes." This new spot wears many hats, but it wears them all quite well.

Liangmaqiao’s Grand Summit. It takes some Cue is tucked away on the third floor of when you're there. The interior is clean and chic,escalator-surfing all marble countertops to arrive, but and you'll purple know neon it lights, with electronic music pulsing duly in the background. There’s no doubt, it’s quite a hip place for a party of any kind. But while it feels partially suited to being a nightlife hotspot in Liangmaqiao, following its opening, it's clear the intentions are to - ment. And the food is good. For starters therereally aresolidify fried it offerings as a fine-dining like their establish Southeast Asian calamari (RMB88) and curry-fried jumbo shrimp (RMB78) – or you can opt a secret (in fact, the contents of every dish Perhaps a bit out of place are their hookah for more classic Western fare like their take were excluded from the menu at the time of offerings that, while impressive in their high- on a chicken caesar salad (RMB78) featur- our visit) we'll try to do this delicacy justice. quality selection, might be a bit of a turn-off One large scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream for some diners. eggs (but also, more questionably, sun-dried sits atop an extremely tart lemon sauce, all of Cue will not be the perfect spot for tomatoesing flavor-packed and a thin grilled caesar chicken dressing and that boiled which is smothered in homemade whipped everyone, but we recommend you try a leave more to be desired). Also on offer: clas- cream and topped with Rice Krispies and a cocktail and their signature dessert for your- sic main entrees like steak and lamb shank, sprinkling of spice. While the cereal snaps, self. While there were some issues with the alongside a selection of traditional Chinese crackles and pops, the lemon and spice battle waitstaff, including misunderstandings and noodle dishes. it out for your taste buds, while the ice cream general inattentiveness, after meeting the While “the hutong” sesame noodles cuts through it all, completely living up to its gregarious owner we're certain that these is- (RMB68) prove slightly underwhelming, the apt title. sues will be ironed out in time and this estab- highlight of all this East-meets-West fusion In addition to a bomb dessert (forgive lishment will become a destination for date was by far the dessert. The Boom! Boom! us), the bar features expertly made basic nights and parties alike. Boom! (RMB88) is one of the best dishes cocktails like negronis and Manhattans. You we've had in a long time, and while the can even imbibe out on their terrace when Daily, 11am-late; 3/F Grand Summit South Wing, owner seems to like to keep the ingredients it opens, just in time for the summer season. Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东方东路亮马桥外交大楼官舍南区三楼

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DARUMA Tokyo Summer words and images by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza

the garlic butter and chili variations (RMB38) – as if edamame weren’t already the most addictive of things, the added sauces make them absolutely irresistible. While we’re still compulsively munching down on soybeans, as if we hadn’t eaten for weeks, our cucumber rolls with Ume plum arrive (RMB38). This entree is a fresh kick perfect for summer, though the very delicate aroma of plum paste ends up being overshadowed by the minty, citrusy, almost basil-like taste of the shiso herb used on top. The highlight of the yakitori menu is instead the chicken meatball (RMB20), with egg yolk and balsamic vinegar. n the tradition of Beijing’s atmospheric If you’re looking for a full dinner, peek at the mains. Despite presenting itself as a yaki- Iinstead of sunny blue skies announced tori joint, we believe this is where Daruma thatweirdness, the warm aseason white, was fluffy here catkin last rainfall month. As shines the most. Next to classics like eel rice always, it comes with a whole set of expecta- (RMB158) and chicken rice (RMB68), we tions of outdoor fun: terrace drinking, pool abura soba (RMB68), the soup-less, “oil parties, courtyard barbecues. noodles” that are a staple of Tokyo cuisine. Brought to you by the team behind Thisfind sort of dry ramen, cooked together with Bottega and El Barrio, Nali Patio’s latest herbs, veggies, mushrooms and mouthwa- opening Daruma clearly caters to summer tering crispy pork, has all the scrumptious crowds looking for a quick and tasty meal umami taste of soup ramen, plus a je ne sais as they move from one terrace to the next. quoi In this regard, they hit the nail on the head: Peeking out of the large windows, sur- the combination of ice-cold Asahi beer and the ceiling tie everything together, making it that hooks us at the first bite. Japanese skewers simply works, especially all feel a bit cozier. It also looks like it’s going summer anthems and classic Queen hits, in a city where Nali Patio is the closest thing to keep the place warm when winter comes. werounded sip on by a beera feel-good (OK, maybe score two filled – thewith food we’re going to get to, well, an actual private A large countertop, from which you can peek is quite salty after all) and notice that time has passed rather quickly. With good snacks forbidden. you can just stop by for a quick bite on tasty at fair prices and nice cool drinks, there’s patio,The and group's where latest outdoor move fires in theare attemptstrictly inside the kitchen, confirms this is a place everything we need here. And if you’re in to diversify their offering of high-quality and because those skewers did not disappoint, good company and decide to tap into their hip food concepts, Daruma presents the same weskewers. suggest And you while opt insteadyou definitely for the should, seats next two-page sake menu, we don’t see why you winning recipe: regional cuisine, attractive to the large bay window that opens out on wouldn’t want to hang out at Daruma a while design and a large selection of drinks. the courtyard: It looks great and we were not longer, waiting for the sun to go down – a little later every day. it “Izakaya-chic”) all-too-common among the when we went. Daruma’s interiors fit a genre (we’ll call surprisedStill a workthose inchairs progress, were Daruma’sthe first to menu fill up Daily, 5pm-midnight; 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun iteration, the large, blood-red neon signs is a solid selection of Japanese grub for all Beijie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园一层 instantlycapital’s Japanese evoke the eateries. feel of Tokyo, In this the specific red- tastes. If you’re there just for a snack, opt padded couches say American diner and the for the small plates and skewers. Beware, Daruma serves edamame with dressing, in reclaimed wood paneling on the floors and

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LIT LOUNGE BAR A Bright Idea words and images by Andrew Braun

he Shuangjing neighborhood is an temporary designs all over, and you can’t help would have preferred it to be smoother on enigma in the city of Beijing. Sure, the tongue, and with less lemon overtones. Tit’s not that far, but hey – Beijing is a and the incredibly tall bar back. Interestingly, Opting for a chance at redemption, we try the big city, so sometimes going from neighbor- mostnoticing of the the speakeasy-type ceiling-to-floor barsjade-green usually walls have Pennsylvania Rye-backed Old Pal (RMB90). hood to neighborhood can be a bit of a jaunt. Sinatra or Bennett on a never-ending playlist, Served in a coupe glass with a maraschino However, Shuangjing has its charm and is but not here. Instead, you’ll be taking in very cherry – a basic Old Fashioned, nothing fancy very much under-appreciated outside the relaxed and chill (almost Enya-esque) vibes – this packed a harsh bite with each sip, and central cluster of the homey, yet hipster, from the speakers. felt rather hurried. hutongs and the sexy Sanlitun hoods. As for the drinks, Lit has an expansive Granted, given that this bar is very well Why all this talk about Shuangjing? Well, bar menu that encompasses almost every- received on Dianping, this could have been we braved the Beijing streets and made a thing you’d ever want, though just ignore an off day. However, after gulping down what trek out there to discover a new cocktail joint the multitude of English spelling errors. The we could of our drinks, we’d say that Lit has that’s lit. Literally, that’s what it’s called. head bartender recommended the Vespasian room for improvement in order to really Lit Lounge Bar is located on Dongbai Lu, (RMB90), or as he called it, “the James Bond” achieve the level of expectations its name a side street just across from the Shuangjing martini. (Though this was a bit controver- gives off. mega-mall. Upon entering the bar, we’re sial for us movie buffs who realize that this greeted with an installation that is glowing martini is based with Bombay Sapphire gin, Daily, 7pm-2am; Block 9, 3/8 Shuangjing Dongbai whereas James Bond would have much pre- Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区双井东柏街9号院3栋8号 left where local musicians play tunes on se- ferred vodka.) For a shaken drink, it was a lectedwith faux nights. fire Theto the bar right, is decorated and a stage with to conthe- bit unbalanced with a very strong bite – we

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RIBE, the health-conscious brand that Grilled Cod (RMB158), a delicious chunk of subtle spices, we’ve long forgotten we’re also designs personalized meals for our munching on a bowl of healthy greens. Tevery need, is celebrating spring fea- don’t show up with a date, but we’re in love To complement it all, we gulp down turing all of the season’s brightest colors in a nonetheless.juicy cod marinated with miso flavor. We their super-healthy matcha-based smoothies new, exciting menu. We also go for a more carb-friendly op- Dubbed “A New Life” in celebration of tion: That’s What She Baked Potato (RMB38) all the vitamins and protein we’d ever need the cheery season’s spirit of revival, this new – a fun dish that spices up one of the hum- for(RMB48), our next filling workout ourselves – which up isto preciselythe max with range of dishes is quintessentially TRIBE in blest ingredients out there with corn, brocco- why we let ourselves indulge in some des- that it features delicate and diet-friendly food li, bacon and cheese. Don’t miss the Stir-fried serts. (It’s all about the balance here.) After for the carb-aware diners as well as protein- for Success Brekkie Grain Bowl (RMB48), a all, they’re all healthy and low-fat, like the - - vegan – yes, vegan! – gluten-free, sugar-free sented in an eye-catching array of color. nitely a more interesting version of the typi- filledTo meals help ourselvesfor gym buffs choose – all among artfully the pre calfive-grain egg stir rice fried mix rice for we’re over-achievers used to cooking – defi Cheesecake (RMB38). items on the menu, which almost resembles at home. and Wedefinitely leave full guilt-free yet energized, So Kissable and Cashewmight we an art exhibition catalogue, we rely on their Since we like our greens light but not add – just as bold as the colorful dishes we’ve useful tags that spell out nutritional values, boring, we also add their Long Live Lentil enjoyed. the vitamins and, well, also the spice levels Salad (RMB68) into the mix and let’s just say, of each dish. Intrigued by its name and by major kudos to TRIBE for making lentils and Daily, available at all Tribe locations the fact that its TRIBE’s dish of choice for a brussels sprouts into an interesting culinary romantic date, we opt for their My Little Miso experience. With just a little goat cheese and

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION Annie’s New Film-Inspired Ritan Branch

f there's one thing Annie’s does well, it’s “The Godfather is one of the most famous making one feel at home. As soon as we Ienter the new Ritan branch of the homey restaurant, we’re greeted with cheerful serv- films – everyone knows it. So, the images ers and picturesque views overlooking the Perronearound Annie’s says. “It’s are more taken about from thethe conceptfilm, and of quieter area of Beijing’s business district also behind-the-scenes shooting of the film,”- liminal way to reach the people and connect We’re here to meet Gianluigi Perrone, an withthe film the itself restaurant.” as a great artwork. It’s a sub from floors above. The overall design and idea came togeth- and experimental projects, who helped to de- er thanks to the entire Annie's team – and signItalian this filmmaker particular known Annie’s for location, his innovative among – and that’s exactly what Perrone was hired others. own philosophy. Annie's is constantly pursu- to do for Annie’s, a cult classic restaurant Within moments of sitting down, our ingthe bettercharming service result to reflectsmake guests the company’s feel more among expats looking for a comforting taste table is nearly full – fresh linguini with sea- comfortable and the environment continues of home in the city. The experiment has been bass, crispy calamari, pizza with arugula and to create a dining atmosphere around Italian to give each of the Annie’s locations a differ- ham and, in true Italian style for a late afternoon, refreshing glasses of Aperol spritz. (Of tasteful Italian dishes to match. “With this one, it started as a simple idea course, good conversations and good food go classicFinishing film elements, the last biteswith authenticof linguini, and we’ve –ent let’s concept make relatedit more toItalian,” film. he says of his hand-in-hand here.) never felt more comfortable having dined contribution to the design of the sunny Ritan “Interior design is to expose and to be among stills from the great drama. We end branch. And we ask you, what evokes Italy more know how to use the lights and the relation- creamy Sicilian pastry notably quoted in the than The Godfather? That’s right – between shipefficient," between Perrone the light, says. design "I’m a filmmakerand colors. – I with cannoli, fittingly enough – the crispy and the embellished gold window arches, lavishly All of this led to what we've done for this framed black-and-white stills from one of the restaurant.” Daily,film. Of7am-11pm, course, who3F, Ritan could High forget Life, Norththe cannoli? of Ritan Park, Chaoyang 朝阳区神路街39号日坛上街3-108号 deep-gray marbled walls. (8569 3031) about telling a story and capturing a moment greatest masterpieces in film history dot the It makes sense. After all, filmmaking is

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GRAND HYATT BEIJING Sweeter Than Honey

balance of lightness and moisture. His the space with light, red-velvet secret? It’s the pure honey sourced Fchairsloor-to-ceiling enwrap youwindows in a soft flood from Yi Hefeng apiary in the Beijing embrace and rays of sun glint off the suburb of Fangshan. This treat, great water of a grandiose fountain just out- for all ages, packs all the best nutrients side – this is the sight that awaits you and tastes of nature’s oldest sweetener at the Grand Hyatt Beijing’s Fountain and is beautifully embossed with a Lounge. honeycomb pattern. It also sounds like the perfect What’s best, this decadent after- place for an afternoon tea to impress noon tea comes at just RMB168 per someone important. This spring, you person. If you like to immerse yourself can invite friends, lovers or colleagues to share Fountain Lounge’s rich tea and really sweet deals, you ought to set, featuring a four-tier traditional tryin a these grand for atmosphere yourself. of refinement - table pastries, carefully crafted by chef Daily, 9am-12pm; RMB168/person, plus OwenBeijing Li. Jewelry Box filled with delec 15% service charge and VAT; Fountain Among them, a newcomer: A Lounge at the Grand Hyatt Beijing, 1, Dong Chang’an Jie, Dongcheng 东城区东长安街1 moreish honey cake which chef Owen 号东方广场 has perfected to reach an impeccable

cheese, arugula, sliced red onions and a gen- erous spread of seasoned mayonnaise – all

oil. If you’re all about the sauces, welcome thecomplemented ‘Spicy Sriracha,’ with where truffle Australian paste and trufflebeef is topped with shallot chutney, soft goat cheese, and homemade garlic and Sriracha sauce. Rol is all about substance. In his own words: “I believe that the most important elements are the homemade sauces that really bring all the different dimensions of the sliders together.” We are all in on this culinary philosophy. And trust us, those sauces are something.

a side and bite into these juicy sliders this spring.Are Can’t you more decide Sriracha between or thetruffle? two? Choose Just do like us and order them both. HULU X DE REFTER Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat, 11am-12pm; Hulu, S4/32 Taikoo Li South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝 A Crafty Combo 阳区三里屯路19号三里屯太古里南区S4-32

hen talking about Beijing burgers, at De Refter Brasserie, where he made head- a few names pop to mind. Among lines with his bao-style fusion burgers. Wthem is certainly Great Leap, the Why are we telling you all this? Truth brewery that came close to being known is, we want you to be as excited as we were more for their juicy patties than for their craft learning the burger master partnered with Hulu to bring us two new craft sliders. And them, you might not know that the man be- man, do these new entries in the Hulu menu hindbrews. the While Leap’s you tradition most definitely of meaty knew greatness about live up to expectations. is Belgian-born Clement Rol, the man who moved on to serve as partner and head chef Australian beef patty topped with Emmental Enter ‘The Truffle,’ a juicy 100-percent

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The Royal Concept Gig Great Wall Festival Music

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Great Wall Festival is back after its 2018 success, this time with a lineup including sets from techno royalty like Ben Klock, Marcel Dettman and Dave Clarke, as well as home-grown talents such as Diva Li. This is your chance to take part in the world’s most ambitious The Scandinavian pop band brings their addictive combination of new wave synths techno festival, taking place over two and dance music, which has a knack for producing the soundtracks of summer. Catch days in the shadow of one of the seven them at Tango in the middle of the month. Carl Barât Gig modern wonders of the world. Wed May 15, 8.30pm; Tango, 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区和平里西街 Sat May 18 & Sun May 19, 1-11pm; Carl Barât, the Libertines rocker gone 79号 (tickets via 247tickets.com) RMB100-3200; Huaibei Great Wall solo, is returning to China after his wild- (Beijing Huaibei International Ski ly successful 2018 tour in the mainland. Resort) For more info and tickets, Maybe a bit mellower since the Pete Yahyel Music visit greatwallfestival.com. Doherty days and becoming a father, he’s still a guitar-rock musician with a distinctly energetic sound. Rye Music Festival Wed May 8, 8.30pm; RMB320 Music presale, RMB380 at the door; Tango, 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng 东城区和平里西街79 号 (tickets via 247tickets.com)

RL Grime DJ

The Rye Music Festival is back for another round this month with notable headliners as Taiwanese superstars Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai, veteran shoegazers the Jesus and Mary Chain, as well as RL Grime first came to prominence dance-rockers Fitz and the Tantrums, with epic remixes of Kanye West and brother and sister folk duo Angus Chief Keef. Now, following his well- & Julia Stone, pop singer Beatrich, received sophomore album, he’s an Taiwanese indie act Deca Joins and established electronic artist straddling more. The two-day music extrava- the line between the uncompromising ganza is set across several stages at musicality of the underground and the Changyang Music Park. appreciation of millions of fans. Sat May 25 & Sun May 26, 12.30pm- Yahyel are known for their gritty and futuristic sounds that evoke a crumbling ur- Fri May 10, 9pm; RMB120 early bird 10pm; RMB450 (one day pass), ban landscape. Taking inspiration from 1988 cyberpunk film Akira, they bring their (includes one free cocktail); One RMB800 (weekend pass); Changyang unique dystopian vision to Beijing this May. Third, 6 Gongti Xi Lu, Chaoyang Music Park, west side of Changyang Thu May 16, 8.30pm ; RMB180 ; Omni Space, B103 Tianqiao Arts Center, 朝阳区工体西路6号 (tickets via Sports Park 长阳体育公园西侧 Xiachen Square, Xicheng西城区天桥艺术中心下沉广场B103 (tickets via 247tickets.com) (tickets via showstart.cn) 247tickets.com)

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Run to the Beat Marathon Vintage Market @ Camera Stylo Shop DO

Film bar Camera Stylo hosts another darling vintage market full of an- tique decor, vintage clothing, handcrafted accessories and more. Don’t miss the all-day pop-up shop this time around! Sun May 3, 1.30pm-late; free entry; Camera Stylo, 64 Dongsi Shiyi Tiao, Dongcheng 东城区东四十一条64号 Hutong Races Activity Spring Activity Season The perfect way to explore some of @ HoK Education Beijing’s nooks and crannies? Race against the clock to find answers to riddles and complete challenges in some of the hutongs around the Drum Tower, Bell Tower and Silver Ingot Bridge. If you’re already an experienced city rambler, you can Running and techno beats were really made to go together – monotonous yet challenge yourself to complete it enthralling activities with an inexorable sense of forward propulsion. This year, without using a smartphone map. you can take part in a half-marathon, 10km or 5km run around the Ming Tomb Sat May 4, 2-5pm; RMB50 for adults, Lake with your progress soundtracked by seven music stations of live DJs. free for students and children; Exit Sun May 19; RMB268 for half-marathon, RMB238 for 10km, RMB198 for 5km; A, Shichahai subway station (for Ming Tombs Reservoir, Shuiku Lu, Changping朝阳区十三陵水库水库南路 (tickets Now that spring is here, House of more info, visit hutongraces.com) via 247tickets.com) Knowledge invites you to attend a host of special events at their Grace in Form Yoga Xinglong campus. Spend some family time at their workshops on creative handicrafts, gardening and German culture and customs. Also, they’ll organize four open days to meet teachers and the principal, and to explore the state-of-the-art facilities at their brand-new campus. Practice some seriously tension-re- Activities: Sat May 11 (creative lieving yoga moves at this all-levels handicrafts), Sat May 25 (garden- workshop. Increase the strength ing), Sat Jun 1 (German culture), and mobility of your shoulders and 10-11.30am; open days: Tue May 7, neck with a focus on weight-carry- Tue May 21, Thu May 30, Wed Jun ing poses, guided by experts who 12, 9.30-11.30am; free entry; House will ensure you do so safely. of Knowledge Xinglong campus, Sun May 26, 2-5pm; RMB450; Yoga A/8 Xinglongzhuang, Chaoyang Lu, Yard, 6/F, 17 Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳路辅路兴隆庄 (across from the Workers’ Stadium 甲8号A座 (RSVP at 4006507747 or North Gate) 朝阳区工体北路17号16层 [email protected] (open 工人体育场北门对面 days); 64302161-803 or marketing@ hokschools.com (other activities).

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New Specials @ Q Mex Dining Slow Boat Beer Garden @ Timezone 8 Drink

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GOODDAY Brunch Spring has sprung and for one thing, Brunch that means the return of the beer garden at Timezone 8. From now On offer every weekend, the GOODDAY through the end of the month, you can brunch represents all that is beautiful also enjoy pints of Monkey’s Fist IPA and good in the world. Well, sort of. for RMB35 and Stone Boat Pilsner for But wiling away the morning with RMB40. some loved ones over smashed avoca- Daily, through Sun May 26; dos and maybe a couple of glasses of Timezone 8, inside 798 Art Zone, 4 vino must be one of the more effective Jiuxianqiao Lu, by Dashanzi Bridge, ways of dispelling life’s worries. Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术 Weekends, through June 2; 11am- 区内, 近大山子桥 4pm; Arcade, 1 Jianguomen Lu, Chaoyang共享际@国贸, 原国贸饭店, Hulu x De Refter 建国门外大街1号 Dining

Q Mex has added some exciting additions to their menu. Now you can get your Peking duck fix while calming your burrito craving with their brand-new duck carnitas burrito (RMB68) – slow roasted and crispy pulled duck, guacamole, kale and La Social Ladies Night jewel rice. Wash it down with their fresh mezcal margarita (RMB68). Drink Daily, Q Mex Sanlitun, 4 Gongti Beilu 朝阳区工体北路4号院机电研究院内餐饮街 (近老书虫) & Q Mex Shuangjing, 1/F, SPACE 3, Yuecheng Center 朝阳区乐成中心SPACE3商场一层06号

De Refter, of bao burger fame, recently partnered with Hulu to create two new craft sliders for their menu: a truffle Celebrate badass women at La Social’s variety with emmental cheese, arugula, Ladies Night every Wednesday. Pay sliced red onions and mayonnaise with your respects to the woman who truffle paste and truffle oil, and a spicy started it all – the Virgin Mary – with a Sriracha featuring shallot chutney, soft playlist crammed full of power tunes, goat cheese and homemade garlic and 40 percent off house cocktails and Sriracha sauce. Can’t decide between Colombian Mule pitchers for RMB150. the two? Just do like us and order them Wednesdays, 5.30pm; La Social, 3/F both. Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Daily, Hulu, S4-32 Taikoo Li South, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯太古里南区S4-32

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Alexandro Querevalú: The Last of the Mohicans 'Game of Thrones' Film Music Music Concert

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Acclaimed conductor Zhengyu The Vakhtangov Theater: Eugene Onegin Zhu’s interpretation of the Game Theater of Thrones TV series music is sure to bring all the happy and brutal Rimas Tomenen’s adaption of memories back as the final season Pushkin’s mammoth novel to the begins to draw to a close. A touch- stage only focuses on a segment of ing swan song to all the dead pro- the work – that is Tatyana’s love for tagonists, mourned or otherwise. Onegin. It is enough to fill an entire Sat May 18, 7.30pm; RMB342-522; performance, even if it is only part Renmin University, Haidian海淀区中 of what has been termed ‘an ency- 关村大街59号 (tickets via 247tickets. clopaedia of Russian life’. Staged be- com) tween the past and present, it aims to capture the nostalgic melancholy of the Russian mindset. Thu May 16-Sun May 19, 7.30pm; Beijing Improv Long- RMB480; Tianqiao Performing Arts The heartrending hymn to the The Last of the Mohicans, from the film of Form Performance Center, Bldg 9, Tianqiao Nan Dajie, the same name, is the signature tune of Peru-born musician Alexandro Comedy Xicheng西城区天桥南大街9号楼 Querevalú. Having emigrated to Poland at the age of 18, he has since made a global name for himself playing a variety of indigenous instruments. Thu May 16, 7.30pm; RMB180-RMB330; 33 Zhong Guan Cun Nan Dajie, Haidian海 The Three-Body Problem II: Dark Forest 淀区中关村南大街33号 (tickets via 247tickets.com) Theater

Join Beijing’s oldest improv theater group for a night full of unexpected twists and turns, where they take The Lotus Lee Drama Project bring audience suggestions and spit out the second part of Liu Cixin’s sci- something new and exciting. What’s ence fiction trilogy, The Three-Body more, Beijing Improv is a non-profit Problem, to the stage with a visual group and all proceeds are donated re-enactment of the world of the towards helping local children and novels. The multimedia project fol- migrants through improv skills. lows a small band of humans who Sat May 4, 7.30pm; RMB75 (presale), must save the planet when it comes RMB85 (door); The Bookworm, 4 under threat by space predators. Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang朝阳区三里 Wed May 29-Mon June 3, 7.30- 屯南街4号楼 9.30pm; RMB180-880; 14 Nan Lu, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng District 北京市东城区东直门南大街14号 (东四十条桥东北) (tickets via 247tickets.com)

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Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 ¥ (Taiwanese) This Taipei-based franchise impressed Ken Hom enough to call it one of the best 10 eateries in the world, back in 1993. Famous for its dependably delicious xiaolongbao or little steam buns. Book ahead, there’s always a long wait. > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm, weekends 11.30am- 10pm; 24 Middle Street, Xinyuanxili, Chaoyang 朝 HongLuQuality Peking duck on theBeijing cheap? Cuisine Oh yes, 阳区新源西里中街24号 (近渔阳饭店) (6462 4502) > it’s possible – thanks to Honglu. The popu- Additional branches in Shin Kong Place; Parkview lar restaurant serves traditional Beijing food Green; Grand Pacific Mall Xidan; Modern Plaza with a stylish twist (which is exactly why it’s Zhongguancun; see www.dintaifung.com.cn for so crowded at lunchtime). details >Daily 11am-9.30pm, Sanlitun: Daily 11:00am- 10:00pm, 60 Meters Of No. 6 Building Sanlitun Jing Yaa Tang 京雅堂 (Chinese, Peking South Road Chaoyang 三里屯店: 朝阳区三里屯 Duck) 南路6号楼南侧60米 (6595 9872; 6593 8970) Raffles: Resembling something between a night- Daily 11:00am-10:00pm, 5 Floor Of Raffles shopping club and a theater, the Opposite House’s center Dongzhimen Dongcheng 来福士店: 东城区东 basement restaurant proves to be more 直门来福士购物中心5层 (8409 8199; 8409 8234) than just style over substance with their range of expertly prepared classic dishes. Shanghai > 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 Shanghai Min 小南国楼瑜舍酒B1楼 (6410 5230) Many swear this chain has the best Shanghai-style hongshaorou north of the Huang Ting Yangtze. The jury’s out, but its popularity Huang Ting celebrates the sophisticated remains. flavours of fine Cantonese cuisine in an > 0505, 5/F Raffles City Mall, 1 Dongzhimen Nan atmospheric setting that recreates a Beijing Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士 nobleman’s courtyard home. A new Tea 购物中心5楼0505号铺 (400 820 9777)> Additional Lounge decorated with Ming Dynasty- branches in Financial Street; Jinbao Jie; Oriental era tables and parasols serves traditional Plaza; Sanlitun Soho; Xinyuan Nan Lu (see www. Beijing snacks accompanied by more than online.thatsmags.com for details) 50 types of premium Chinese tea. >Daily, Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner 6-10.30pm, Wang Jia Sha 王家沙 B2/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng Modern Shanghai cuisine – popular with District金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下二层 ( Hong Kong celebrities – famed for its crab- meat dumplings. Try the spiced-salt ribs 8516 2888 Ext 6707) (RMB62) for a bit of Adam action. > Daily, S1-30a Taikoo Li Sanlitun (on the third floor Peking Duck of i.t shop) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院太古里1号楼3层S1- 30a号商铺 (6416 3469) The Horizon 海天阁 (Cantonese Beijing DAYS CAFE Duck) ** Kerry Hotel’s Chinese restaurant has Sichuan/Hunan widened its predominantly Cantonese Chuan Ban 川办 * Daily Delicacies and Sichuan horizons to include dim This bright, modestly decorated dining hall sum, double-boiled soups and Peking is frequently cited as Beijing’s best Sichuan duck – and the roast bird here really is restaurant. Located just steps away from Beijing’s International Airport, Days Hotel Beijing fabulous. > Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun New Exhibition Center has all you need for a long stopover or a brief two-day > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:30pm-10pm 1/F, Beijing 7am-10pm; 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华 Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 (6512 visit of our beloved city. The hotel also happens to have quite the breakfast and 路1号嘉里中心1层 (8565 2188) 2277, ext. 6101) lunch buffet, featuring Chinese specialties that will transport you immediately Country Kitchen to the heart of China – even if you just left the airport minutes ago. Karaiya Spice House 辣屋 * The name ‘Country Kitchen’ may sound Bold and fiery Hunan cuisine in the most Try their sautéed sea cucumber with scallions, a traditional Chinese medici- like a diner, but a diner this is not. serene of restaurant interiors. Don’t miss nal dish, recognized for its tonifying properties, or their blueberry yam, which Rosewood Beijing’s resplendent Northern the dry roasted duck with a dozen spices Chinese restaurant serves elegant Hebei and stir fried bullfrog with shiso leaves and is both an ailment full of vitamins and minerals and a mouthwatering dessert. fare unlike you’ve ever had. Excellent ginger. Peanut milk is there to soothe the But if you’re not feeling like diving deep into the PRC cuisine just yet, staples peking duck is on offer as well. palate: you’ll need it. > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 3F like Australian naked-eye steak and fried salmon will be waiting for you to pro- > Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm; 3/F, Sanlitun Taikoo Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, Li South, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太古里19号院南区 vide a taste of home. Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店三层S9-30 (6415 3535) 3层 (6597 8888) In Days Cafe’s buffet you’ll find all sorts of Western and Chinese food plus Da Dong 大董 South Memory 望湘园 the essentials like porridge, stir-fried vegetables, fresh fruits and a lot of Among the city’s most famous haunts, This restaurant chain is the Hunan staple ground coffee for us travelers. With their super-convenient airport shuttle ser- Da Dong guarantees slick cuts of Beijing- in the capital. The trademark shilixiang vice, there’s no reason you shouldn’t pay a visit on your next trip. style roast duck and delectable wrap niurou (fragrant beef), duojiao shuangse fillings. The venue’s a class act and the yutou (dual-colour spiced fish head) and > Daily, 5.30am-1.30pm; RMB75; Days Hotel, 13 Tianzhufu Qiandajie, Shunyi 顺义 plum sauce is hard to follow. meltingly tender frog dishes are among the > Daily 11am-10pm; 22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng favorites with locals. 区天竺府前大街13号东城区东四十条甲22号 (5169 0328); see www.da- > Daily 11am-10pm; 2/F, 230-232, Fenglian Plaza, 18 dongdadong.com for more locations

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Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大 Asian influences are evident throughout, 街18号丰联广场2楼230-232号 (6588 1797); see www. with peppery and cumin-spiced dishes OPEN DOOR southmemory.com for more locations livening up traditional Chinese favorites. > Daily 10am-11:30pm; 16 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng Yu Xin 渝信川菜东四六条16号 (6400 5281) Open since 1993, Yu Xin’s authentic Sichuan dishes have earned a loyal fanbase. Their Jia by NUO Hotel liangfen – a jelly-like substance cut into Featuring modern Ming elements with chunky strips and dressed in an addictive inspired paintings from Xu Wei, a painter, spicy sauce – hits the spot. The rustic, inti- calligrapher and food and wine connois- mate setting of bamboo cubicles and swift, seur, the quintessentially authentic house friendly service complete the experience. of agriculture produces, Jia Chinese restau- > Daily 11am-10pm; 5A Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang rant serves exquisite traditional Cantonese 朝阳区幸福一村西里甲5号 see www.yuxin1997.com specialties in their purest form with chefs for other locations. hailing from Hong Kong. Using the freshest ingredients from NUO’s very own green Yunnan farms, NUO Hotel Beijing provides an alternative green gourmet option in town. Dali Courtyard 大里院子 * >Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun: 11am- If you like authentic Yunnanese food, you’ll 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; 1/F, NUO Hotel Beijing, 2A have to trust the staff: there’s no menu, it Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路甲2号北京诺金酒 all just arrives in an intimate courtyard set- 店一层（5926 8281） ting. The price (RMB120/person) matches the rustic ingredients. Da Gui (Guizhou) > Daily 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm; Gulou Dong Dajie, 67 Guizhou’s famed hot-and-sour cuisine nes- Xiaojingchang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大 tled into a charming traditional alleyway. 街小经厂胡同67号 (8404 1430) Munch happily into pickled greens and don’t miss the salty-sweet deep-fried black Lost Heaven 花马天堂 (Yunnan, SE Asian) sesame balls. They’re sensational. An emphasis on Yunnan characterizes this > Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm; 69 Daxing Hutong, menu’s fresh journey through the SE Asia Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东城区交道口大兴胡同69 passage, with a grandiose yet dark teak 号 (6407 1800) interior. > Daily noon-2pm, 5pm-10.30 (bar open till 1am). Makye Ame (Tibetan) Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng Determined to prove that Tibetan cuisine 东城区前门东大街23号(8516 2698) consists of more than just yak-butter tea, the Beijing branch of this nationwide chain Middle 8 Restaurant 中8楼 * serves up nomadic classics such as curried potatoes and roast lamb. > Daily 10-midnight; 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号 (6506 9616)

Xinjiang Red Rose (Xinjiang) * One of Beijing’s most famous Xinjiang restaurant, Red Rose serves some of the tenderest lamb skewers around, matched by enormous servings of classics like da- panji (a chicken, potato and pepper stew), latiaozi (noodles with a spicy tomato sauce) and nang (baked flatbrea). > Daily 10.30am-11pm; Inside 7 Xingfuyicun, opposite Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门对面幸福一村7巷内 (6415 5741) WESTERN An oasis at the top of Taikoo Li, Middle 8 is the go-to destination for fresh authentic Fine Dining Yunnan cuisine. The restaurant, stylish yet understated, has plenty of flavorsome well- Barolo ¥¥ (Italian) * priced dishes and a killer view to boot. Average Italian abounds in Beijing: not > Sanlitun: Daily 11am-10pm, Taikoo Li Sanlitun here, though. Quite the opposite, in fact, South South Area F4, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太 meaning Barolo is as well-regarded as the 古里南区4层(6415 8858); Indigo: Daily 11am-10pm, Piedmont wine it is named after. Jiuxianqiao Road No.20 Indigo F2 , Chaoyang 朝阳区 > Mon-Sun 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-10pm. Ritz Carlton 酒仙桥路20号颐堤港2层(8420 0883); Zhongguancun: Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Daily 11am-10pm, Zhongguancun Plaza Pedestrian Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路甲83号华贸中心丽思卡尔顿 Street, No.R17, Haidian海淀区中关村广场步行街R17 酒店内 (5908 8151) 号(5172 1728); Fenglan: Daily 11am-10pm, Xizhimen North Street No.32 Maples International Center Blok Maison Flo ¥¥ (French) * B, 1 Floor, Haidian海淀区西直门大街32号枫蓝国际中 Marble slabs, mosaic floors and brass 心B座1层(6223 5583) fittings establish the Parisian bona fides; dishes like snails (RMB78), oysters (RMB48 Youyun > Daily, 10am-11pm, 63 Babaokeng Hutong, each) and steak tartare (RMB158) confirm. Beixinqiao, Dongcheng 东城区北新桥八宝坑胡同63号 The grandeur is matched only by the ser- 6407 2050 / 185 1092 0709 vice, and the prices reflect the authenticity of the experience. Yun’er Small Town 云洱小镇 > Daily 11am-midnight; 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang 朝 Folksy and affordable Yunnanese fare on 阳区霄云路18号 (6595 5135) Beiluoguxiang. Fragrant dishes including GANGES the jasmine bulbs with scrambled eggs, The Georg ** lemongrass shrimp and banana leaf This hutong mansion has an elegant wrapped bolete mushrooms will keep us restaurant, leather-couched lounge area, South Indian Cuisine crawling back. sleek bar and sick location near Houhai. But > Daily 10am-11pm, 84 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东 most importantly, it has some of the most 城区北锣鼓巷84号 (8404 2407) thoughtful, innovative cuisine in town. Go Ganges Indian Restaurant has been serving authentic – not to mention incred- for a dinner you won’t forget. ibly delicious – Indian cuisine to residents of Beijing since 2005. Now, one of Dumplings >10.30am-midnight (dinner 6-10.30pm), closed Mondays; 45 Dongbuyaqiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东 the most extensive menu selections in the capital is ready to welcome new ad- Baoyuan Jiaoziwu 宝源饺子屋城区东不压桥胡同45号 (8408 5300) ditions: delicacies from Southern India. Famous for their rainbow of dyed dumplings, Baoyuan have their jiaozi (six, under Héritage ¥¥ While North Indian cuisine is well known all over the world, it bears quite RMB10) wrapped in a larger yuanbao A French country-style chateau in the a few differences from its southern counterpart, which is influenced by the heart of Beijing. A chef de cuisine with silver-ingot shape, with creative vegetarian unique climate, ingredients, and by the fact that many people from South options and authentic Sichuan food. Michelin star restaurant experience and an > Daily 11am-10pm; north of 6 Maizidian Jie, extensive wine cellar make this Sofitel Hotel India are strictly vegetarian for religious reasons. It most commonly features Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧 (6586 4967) restaurant one of the best French dining steamed or grilled rice served with spicy chutney and soup. experiences in town. Mr Shi’s Dumplings 老石饺子馆 > 6F Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Among the new offerings at Ganges is dosa, a crispy golden crepe made Since recieving a Lonely Planet recommen- Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 by grilling a rice and lentil mixture on a hot gridle. It is one of the most popu- 索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) dation the prices have risen and the walls lar dishes in southern India and usually served with a special lentil curry called are covered in backpackers’ scribbles, but the fantastic dumplings – boiled and fried – TRB Forbidden City TRB 紫禁城店 ¥¥ ** sambar, made of tamarind, lentils, vegetables and a secret ingredient Ganges is are still fantastic. > No.95 Donghuamen, Dongcheng District东城区东华门大街95号(故宫东华门东侧 (6401 6676) not ready to reveal just yet. > 74 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同74号 (8405 Any good meal is incomplete without a dessert, so grab a bite of rasmalai, 0399, 131 6100 3826) TRB Hutong TRB 胡同店 ¥¥ ** > No.23 of Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District东城区 sweet dumplings made of curdled milk soaked in sweetened milk flavored with 沙滩北街嵩祝寺23号近五四大街/嵩祝寺及智珠寺 Regional cardamom, served chilled and garnished with pistachios and almonds. (8400 2232) Are you drooling over there yet? Go grab a seat at one of Ganges’ five Crescent Moon (Xinjiang) * Mio ¥¥ Beijing locations and immerse yourself in the flavors of Southern Indian cui- Roast mutton enthusiasts go over the Glitzy Italian fare at the Four Seasons, with sine. moon at this reputable Xinjiang Muslim a mobile Bellini cart, wheeled straight to restaurant. Eastern European and Central your table.The Chef crafts a superb squash > Daily, 11am-10.30pm; Ganges (see listings for details)

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tortellini by hand, and pampers diners with Jing OPEN DOOR desserts like the deconstructed tiramisu. Jing Restaurant is a unique dining venue, >Daily lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm, dinner 5.30pm celebrating contemporary French dining -10.30pm, Four Seasons Hotel, 48 Liangmaqiao with Asian inspirations by Chef De Cuisine Lu, Chaoyang, 朝阳区亮马桥路48号北京四季酒店 Julien Cadiou in a stylish setting evoking a (5695 8888) mystical Chinese garden. >Daily, Lunch 12am-2.30pm; Dinner 6-10.30pm, B1/F, Grange Grill ** The Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District金 Located in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下一层 (8516 2888 Ext 6714) Grange Grill serves up some of the city’s best steak, seafood and grill offerings. The Lin’s Dining Lounge restaurant’s welcoming decor provides a > Daily 11am-10pm, 2/F, New Grand Dynasty Hotel, relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or 58 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街58号新大 a glass of fine vintage from the extensive 宗饭店二层(6500 6766) wine collection. Be sure to try the ‘luxurious oyster feast,’ where you can enjoy the Mosto (European, South American) ¥ * delicacy raw, grilled or with cheese. A perpetually busy lunch and evening > Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat and Sun spot, thanks to chef Daniel Urdaneta’s skill 11.30am-3.pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm; The for modernising South American-style Westin Beijing Chaoyang 7 North East Third Ring dishes like ceviche and risotto in his open Road, Chaoyang 东三环北路7号 (5922 8888) kitchen. > Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon- Contemporary Western 2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 (5208 Bistrot B 6030) Rosewood Beijing’s exquisite French restaurant is the sort of place chefs like to eat. The English Tearoom英国茶房 Expect lavish luxury. >Daily 10am-9.30pm; 101, Bldg 10, North area of Xiangyun Town, 9 Antai Dajie, Shunyi 顺义区安泰 > Daily, 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 1F 大街9号院中粮祥云小镇北区10号楼101(8047 9661 Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, / 8047 9661) Daliy 10am-7pm Creativity Garden,1 Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 ; Shunhuang Lu Sunhe xiang,Chaoyang 朝阳区孙河 3层 (6536 0066) ，乡顺黄路甲1号创意园内(8459 4407) Caribeño (Latin) TrEat Restaurant & Bar. Heavy Cuban influence, but there are dishes Situated on the fifth floor of Oakwood from all over the Latin continent here. The Residence Damei Beijing with high ceilings Ropa Vieja (shredded beef on potato) is and floor-to-ceiling windows, fine city excellent – as are the Mojitos. > Daily 11:30am-9:30pm, 1/F, China Overseas Plaza, 8 views complement the delicious a mixture Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华东里8号中海 of traditional European food and Western 广场北楼1层 (5977 2789) comfort foods, as well as Asia dishes. >5/F, Damei Center, Bldg 1, 7 Qingnian Lu, Chaoyang Chi (Organic, Fusion) District 朝阳区青年路7号达美中心1号楼5层 (8514 2211) Hutong set-menu dining par-excellence, with organic ingredients all locally sourced. Sizzler From the owners of neighboring Saffron. Sizzler invented ‘casual dining’ in Australia > Daily, opens 10:30am, last order 9:30pm, 67 when it introduced the first soup, salad, Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 pasta and fresh fruit concept. Since those 67号 (6445 7076) pioneering days, it has expanded its ‘classic grill’ to include, not only steak and sea- COMBAL盉by Tiago food, but also delicious chicken dishes, BBQ >127-129, 1/F, Tower C, Cofco Plaza, 8 Jianguomen ribs, combination meals and burgers. Neidajie, Dongcheng District 东城区建国门内大街8号 ‘Variety’ and ‘freedom to choose’ set Sizzler 中粮广场C座一层127-129单元 (6528 2280) apart from other dining experiences. At Sizzler customers are free to control the C Pearl (Oysters, Seafood) ¥ * volume, nutritional balance and variety of This slick oyster restaurant imports fresh each meal by ordering from the grill and shells from Canada, South Africa, France, helping themselves to our famous soup, USA and more – and they are well worth salad, pasta and fruits. the price. The fries are the best we’ve had >All stores open daily, 10am-10pm ;Wangfujing in Beijing, beer and wine selection also Oriental Plaza Store 王府井东方广场店 (8518 6315); excellent. Chongwenmen Glory Mall Store 崇文门国瑞购物中心 > Tue-Sun 5.30pm-2am; 14-2, Bldg 14, Shunyuanli, 店 (6714 0399); Wangjing Capital Mall 望京凯德购物 Xinyuan Jie, Yansha Qiao, Chaoyang 朝阳区燕莎桥新中心店 (6471 3876); Wanliu BHG 万柳华联商场店 (8258 源街顺源里14号楼14-2号 (5724 5886) 9405) Wan Shoulu Crystal Capital Mall 万寿路凯德晶品店 (6826 086); Xizhimen Capital Mall 西直门凯德购 Feast (Food by East) 物中心店Mall (5830 2199); Sanlitun Shimao Gongsan Bustling café with a philosophy of ‘Simple 三里屯世茂工三店 (8400 4014); Changying Paradise things, done well’. International favorites, Walk 常营龙湖天街店 (8539 0438); Tianjin Joy City 天 using freshest ingredients , cooked on the 津大悦城店 (8728 1620) spot. >Daily 6am-10.30pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Tomacado Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层 Tomacado is indeed a mash-up of ‘tomato’ 8414 9820 and ‘avocado’ – and while you’ll certainly find these ingredients on the menu, you George’s Bar & Restaurant can also expect pleasant drinks, light soups George’s Bar offers specially handcrafted and heartier main courses from this charm- cocktails featuring admirable art master- ing cafe. Fowers are also available for sale. pieces blending with copperish elements. > Daily 10am-10pm (Lunch start from 11am, Only Afternoon tea set for two at CNY288 is afternoon tea served on Mon-Fri 2.30-5pm), No. available from 3-5pm daily. Gentlemen’s 19/20, B1/F, Jia Ming Center, 27 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Night every Saturday that men enjoy Buy Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路27号嘉铭中心地下一层 MANDARIN ORIENTAL 1 Get 1 on drinks. George’s Restaurant 19/20号(6500 3354) presents creative world classic cuisine VIC that revolves around local ingredients Not to be confused with the notorious All Business with exquisite touch that introduces an nightclub of the same name, this VIC is authentic yet distinctive palette. Daily the Sofitel Beijing’s casual dining restau- The opening of the new Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing was the source special menu awaits you. rant. All the major world cuisines are in of great buzz in the capital, and for good reason. This swanky five-star venue at >Daily 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm, Hotel éclat Beijing, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号北京怡 attendance here – make sure you pay the heart of Beijing boasts luxury suites with views of the Forbidden City, plus 亨酒店L1 (8561 7758) special attentions to the French-inspired breads and pastries – as is the customary refined common areas and lounges. Still, you don’t have to book a stay in the Grill 79 (Steak) Sunday champagne brunch. Presidential Suite to get the chance to experience the Mandarin brand’s signa- With views this good, Grill 79 would prob- > Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 ture style and service. ably make it onto the list even if the food Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座 was terrible. It’s something of a bonus then 索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) You can head to the Mandarin Grill + Bar, their outstanding restaurant that that the kitchen is superb, and supported Yi House (Contemporary Western) features seasonal produce, an array of classic grill dishes including imported by one of the most extensive wine lists in Nestled in the confines of 798, Yi’s great prime steaks and some 300 vintage wines, for good measure. They’re now serv- town. > Daily 6.30-10.30am, noon-2pm, 6-10pm. 79/F, China tasting brunch is bettered only by their ing a delicious deluxe business set lunch, prepared by French executive chef World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, wide range of cocktails. Sundays offer jazz brunches with lobster and champagne. Mikael Robin and available with two or three courses. Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼 (6505 2299 ext 6424) > Daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am; 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Stop by to rest and recharge, or to win over an important client one piece Yishu Qu, No.1 706 Houjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 of sirloin at a time. Oh, and enjoy an exclusive view of the Forbidden City from Hulu Modern European Cusine by TRB 2号院798艺术区706后街1号 (6436 1818) 琥禄现代欧洲风格 the restaurant terrace before you immerse yourself again in the bustle of the > S4-32,Taikoo Li South,19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang Wood >Daily 10.30am-11pm, Lakeside Gourmet Street, District朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯太古里南区3层 city. Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 S4-32 (6512 5701) > Tue-Sun, Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; RMB178 (two-course deluxe business set 朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南边湖畔美食街近南边地面停车场 5726 8255 lunch), RMB198 (three-course deluxe business set lunch), prices subject to 15 JF Royal Teahouse >Daily 10am-9:30pm;B215 China World Trade Center ’ percent service charge and tax; Mandarin Grill + Bar at the Mandarin Oriental Tower 3, Jintong East Road,Chaoyang Beijing 北京市 Stuﬀ d (Contemporary Western) 朝阳区国贸商城区域3 地下二层B215(8535 1625) The concept of Stuff’d is to simply stuff Wangfujing Beijing, 269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区王府井大街269号. one kind of food in another. From sausage (For reservations call 8509 8810)

68 | MAY 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM LISTINGS calzone pizzas (RMB68) to scotch eggs – it Eudora Station 亿多瑞站 Brotzeit offers its customers a unique expe- hospitality combines with the best in all works. On-site micro brewery a bonus. > (Near Lidu place))No 6,Fangyuanli Chaoyang 朝阳 rience with authentic German cuisine and contemporary Western cuisine to offer > Wed-Mon, 11:30am-2:45pm, 6-10pm, 9 Jianchang 区芳园西里6号(丽都广场对面)(6437 8331, 6437 8334) world famous German beers in a casual en- a versatile meeting and dining area for Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区箭厂胡同9号 (6407 6308) vironment. Coupled with its contemporary friends, family and business associates on Home Plate BBQ * setting and unique brand appeal, Brotzeit the 2nd floor of our the Regent Beijing. Café/Deli/Sandwich Scruffy looks and laid-back staff belie the is distinct from the traditional-style German > Lunch: Mon–Fri, 11.30am-2pm; Dinner: Mon–Sun, popularity of this entry-level brick-smoker restaurants still seen in Germany and other 6-10pm, Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng Café Flatwhite barbecue joint, that blossoms in the parts of the world. District 东城区金宝街99号北京丽晶酒店 (8522 1888) Hailing from New Zealand, Café Flatwhite sunny months. Pulled-pork sandwiches > NL7006 Guomao Phase 3B, Building 17, 1 uses fresh and healthy ingredients in its are the favorites, followed by baby-back Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大 Florentina 翡冷翠意大利餐厅 tasty selection of sandwiches, pizzas, salads rib racks. Beer and bourbons are taken 街1号17号楼国贸商城北区7层NL7006(6505 6068); F109, Florentina serves authentic Italian fare in and brunch options, all served alongside care of, too. 1/F, Grand Summit, Building 5, 19 Dongfang Donglu, low-key, yet elegant surrounds. Cuisine is some of the best coffee in Beijing. > Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (20m Chaoyang 朝阳区东方东路19号外交公寓官舍南区1层 high-end, the environment is relaxed. A > Open Daily, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm; north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection, first right), F109 (8531 5166) beautiful outdoor terrace makes this place 798 Dashanzi Art District Store: D09-1, No.4, 798 Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路35号院过霄云路路口, a godsend for Lido residents. Dashanzi Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 往北走20米,到第一个路口右转(5128 5584) Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus > Daily 11-late (Kitchen serves until 10pm), 1/F, Bldg 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区D09-1 (5978 9067 / > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see www. If you’re looking for authentic German 2, No. 6 Yard, Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园西 13051771436); Jianguomenwai Media Center Store: thatsmags.com for details) fare and, most importantly, German-style 路6号院2号楼1层(8431 0027) No.13 Bldg, Jianguomenwai DRC, 1 Xiushui Street, beer, then you can’t go wrong with Hacker- Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓13号楼 NOLA Pschorr Brauhaus. Made from centuries-old Mercante ¥ * 1层东北角 8532 2633 ；Jianguomenwai DRC Store: N’Orleans finds a dark-wood home in the recipes – and in accordance with the 1516 Old World family charm in an intimate Building 7-1-11, 1 Silk Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街 leafy embassy area, with a jazz soundtrack, German Beer Purity Law – the brews here hutong setting. Time (and, occasionally, 1号建国门外外交公寓7-1-11 (8532 2633 / 18701092189); shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried chicken, are some of the finest in Beijing. Prost! service) slows with a rustic menu from Bo- FFCStore:-107,B1/F,Fortune Financial Center,5 jambalaya and decent-enough po’boys – Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,Chaoyang District朝阳区东 > Room 3, Building 3, No 12 ,Xindonglu Chaoyang 朝 logna offering an assortment of homemade yes’m. Excellent Cajun snacks, craft beers 三环中路5号楼财富金融中心1层107 (6596 9108); China 阳区新东路12号院3号楼3门(5323 3399) pastas and seasonal mains. Central Mall Store:L315,China Central Mall,Chaoyang and cocktails also make NOLA a popular > Tue-Sun 6-10.30pm. 4 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, District朝阳区华贸中心写字楼三层L315单元 (8588 watering hole. Paulaner Brauhaus Dongcheng 东城区方砖厂胡同4号 (8402 5098) 7978)www.cafeflatwhite.com, cafeflatwhite@hotmail. > Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm. 11A The grand old man of Beijing brauhauses, com, WeChat username: Cafe-Flatwhite Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水南街11号 Paulaner delivers the Teutonic goods in the Tiago Home Kitchen (8563 6215) hands of lederhosen-clad staff from the Even the most exacting palettes are delight- Café Zarah (Café) * The Big Smoke * provinces. It can be pricey but is usually ed by TIAGO, whose team prepares globally A smart new interior and menu for this Taking the Home Plate BBQ concept and worthwhile, especially during Oktoberfest. sourced ingredients and sustainably grown longstanding cafe has propelled it from upscaling was a gourmet masterstroke. Full > Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao produce. TIAGO’s dining experience is dis- hipster hangout to Gulou institution. Large, menu evenings only (also delivers rotisserie Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 (6465 tinctly Italian, but its menu also offers such airy and with a terrace for summer, the only chicken via Uncle Otis). 3388 ext. 5732) classics as Australian steaks and Boston lob- downside is it’s always packed. > Daily Mon-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. ster - plus a wide selection of salads, pizza, > Daily 9.30am-midnight，42 Gulou Dongdajie, First Floor, Lee World Building (opposite Frost Italian pasta and desserts. Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街42号 (8403 9807) Nails), 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸 >Indigo: Daily 11.30am-10pm, Shop L173, Indigo Mall, 福村中路 57号楼利世楼 (6416 5195, 6416 268, www. Bocca Della Verita ¥ 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号颐 Domain 域 uncle-otis.com) Good-value homestyle Italian is the order 堤港购物中心L173商铺(6438 8772); Chaoyang Joy City: A blend of café, business center and of the day at this little-known spot in Daily 11am-10pm, 5F50/6F, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 lounge, it has a gentle buzz all of its own. The Woods * Beixinqiao. Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳 For privacy, Domain also provides worksta- New York native-owned, Manhattan-style > Dinner: 5-10pm; Lunch: 10am-3pm; 3/F, 277 Dong- 大悦城5F50/6F(8558 3892) tions equipped with computers and ipads. restaurant, tucked in amongst the skyscrap- zhimen Nei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门内大街 >Daily 7am-8pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao ers of CBD: you can’t get more Big Apple 277号三楼雍和宫大街和北新桥头条交叉处的四层商业 Opera Bombana ¥ Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层 than that. 楼三楼 (6455 3832, 1391 0969 240) Head chef Umberto Bombana boasts three (8414 9830) > Daily 12pm-10pm, Central Park Tower 1, Suite 101, Michelin stars to his name, earned at his No. 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街6号新 Annie’s ¥ * wildly successful Hong Kong restaurant Ricci 城国际1号搂101 (6533 6380) Now a certified Beijing institution, Annie’s Otto e Mezzo. He’s the only Italian chef to Named after a 17th century Italian Jesuit serves up the city’s most reliable Italian do so outside of his native land, and cer- (duh), this creative café has a funky, kooky- Burgers fare. Delivery is free anywhere between tainly the only to have opened a restaurant meets-organic vibe and serves up some of Line 5 and the the Fifth Ring Road (call for in Beijing. the best casual western food in town, and Blue Frog delivery prices outside this area), and can > Daily, 12pm-10:30pm; LG2-21 Parkview Green a great brunch at the Wudaokou location Blue Frog is pleased to introduce a creative be ordered in English between 10.30am Fangcaodi, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大 (Chaoyang branch closed weekends). new Drinks Menu. As the new year begins, and 10.30pm from www.annies.com.cn. 桥路9号侨福芳草地地下2层21号 (5690 7177) > 1/F, Building D, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 this new menu will wake up everyone’s Alternatively, drop in to your local branch. Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian 海淀区中关村东路1 taste buds with a bevy of specialty and > All open Daily,10.30am-11pm; Beijing Riviera: op- Ponte 号院清华科技园D座1楼 (8215 8826 ) original cocktails, mocktails, shots, beer, posite west gate of Lane Bridge Villa, Shunyi 朝阳 A cozy and vintage ambient to enjoy a wine and healthy drinks inspired by popu- 区来广营东路5号长岛澜桥别墅西门对面尚古城一楼 more high level take on Italian and Europe- The Rug (Contemporary Western, lar ingredients. (8470 4768); Lido: Jiangtai Lu, opposite United Family an cuisine. Ponte Deli offers a rich choice of Organic) * > All open Daily 10am-late; S2-30, Level 3, S2 Tower, Hospital 朝阳区将台商业街4号楼2楼和睦家医院对面 imported Italian cheese and cold cuts, but With ingredients supplied by local organic 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里 (6436 3735); Wangjing: 2F, beside the Daimler Tower, also freshly baked bread and viennoiserie. LSH Plaza, 8 Wangjing Jie 朝阳区利星行广场A座戴勒 farms like Dahe and De Run Wu, and an 屯太古里南区三楼S2-30 (6417 4030) ; No.167, 1/F, 18 Italian aperitif every Friday and Saturday emphasis on sustainability, this café’s wide Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路18号1层167 姆大厦裙楼2层近望京商业中心 (8476 0398); Chaoyang Park: West Gate of Chaoyang Park 朝阳区朝阳公园老 evening from 6:30pm till 8:00pm. ranging menu has something for everyone, 号 (8426 0017) ; No.125, 1/F, Bldg 1, Sanfeng(North), > Daily 6.30 am(for breakfasts in Ponte Deli) - Chaoyang 朝阳区三丰北里1号楼1层125号 (8561 2665) ; 西门南侧 (6591 1931); Sanlitun: China View Building, especially green types, bored foreign moms opposite East Gate of Workers’Stadium 朝阳区工体 10:00pm, 1-06, 1/F, Bldg 15, Zone 1, 6 Dongsihuan and freelance Macbook types. Unit 15-16, 1/F, Bldg AB, Ocean International Center, Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区东四环北路六号上东商 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光东门对面中国红街一楼 (8587 1469); Ritan Park: Ritan > Mon-Fri 7.30am-10:30pm, Sat/Sun 9:30am-10:30pm; 业广场滨河花园一区15号楼1层1-06 (6591 1931) 华国际中心AB座一层15 16单元 (8590 3168) High Life, 3F, north of Ritan Park 朝阳区神路街39号 Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu 日坛上街3-108号 (8569 3031); The Place: East of the (opposite Chaoyang Park South Gate), Chaoyang 朝 Place, south of Central Park 朝阳区金桐西路10号远 Pizza 阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4号楼(朝阳公园南门对面) W&T BAGELS Salads, Sandwiches & Pizza, Super price 洋光华国际中心AB座1层 (8590 6428); Guomao: Ruisai (8550 2722) > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie Business Building (southest of Guomao subway) 朝 La Pizza (see online.thatsmags.com for details) Mojito, Daily fresh Handmade Bagels. Small 阳区东三环南路2号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层 (6568 5890); Among the upper echelons of Beijing Café & Bar from Jacky’s. Sunshine 100: Guanghua Lu, opposite Sunshine 100 pizzerias is this Sanlitun goldfish bowl TRIBE * >Daily 9am-midnight, 1/F, FX Hotel, 39 Maizidian Building 朝阳区光华路阳光100公寓对面首经贸南门 with a wood-fired oven and Neapolitan Salads, wraps and sandwiches, and noodle Xijie, ChaoyangDistrict朝阳区麦子店西街39号富驿酒 (858 98366) manners. Further branches in Solana and 店一层 185 1119 5551 and grain bowls are as tasty as they are pasta/salad/mains-buffet restaurant in holistic, and there are more superfoods in Assaggi ¥ * Sanlitun 3.3 one single dish than we even knew existed. German This fine Italian spot in the leafy embassy > Sanlitun Branch: daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. 1/F, Come hungry, leave basking in the warm district has one of Beijing’s best terraces for 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路33 Drei Kronen 1308 * glow that comes from knowing that you summer dining. The tagliata steak is worth 号3.3服装大厦西北角底商(5136 5582); Solana Branch: are eating well. Kombucha is the icing on Authentic (truly – when they say 1308 they a return visit. SA-48, 1/F, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Park Road, the (organic, locally-sourced) cake. mean it) displays of armour and brewing > Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11:30pm. 1 Sanlitun Beixiao- Chaoyang 朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港湾3号1层 SA-48 ( > Daily 8am-10.30pm, 1/F, Building 3, China View kits draw regular evening crowds for the jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 (8454 4508) 5905 6106) > SOHU Shangdu Branch: SH1112, SOHO Plaza, 2A Gongti Dong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路 superb pork knuckle and heavy-duty helles Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝甲2号中国红街大厦3号楼1层大厅入口南侧(8587 1899) (pale lager), wheat and dark beer (brewed Bene ¥ * 阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都SH1112号(5900 3112); La on-site). Chef Ricci will have you singing like a sopra- Pizza Buffet: 4F, Sanlitun 3.3 Mall, Chaoyang 朝阳区 Wagas (Contemporary Western) > Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti no with his pork ravioli and prize-winning 三里屯3.3服装大厦4层 (5136 5990) Quality eats with minimal pretension. This Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路中国红街5号楼1 tiramisu. Excellent set menus (RMB588) and stylish, no-fuss Shanghai rival to Element 层(6503 5555) extensive wine selection. Tube Station Fresh offers some of the best and most > Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Sheraton Nowhere does gigantic toppen-laden pizza affordable Western lunch options in town. Bodensee Kitchen Beijing Dongcheng, 36 Northeast Third Ring Road, quite like Beijing, and these guys claim to The zesty carrot-and-zucchini cake is a Bodensee Kitchen is a new German Res- Dongcheng District 东城区北三环东路36号(5798 8995) be the biggest in town. crowd pleaser. taurant in Beijing, located at the 2nd Floor > Sanlitun 3.3 Branch: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat/Sun 10am-11pm, delivery Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, Fri- > Daily 8am-10pm; S8-33, 3/F, Bldg 8, Taikoo Li South, at South German Bakery (Lucky Street). BK’s Tavern Sun 11:30am-11pm 3/F, 3.3 Building, No. 33 Sanlitun 19 South Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯 At Bodensee Kitchen, two Germans, and BK’s Tavern shares your tiredness and Beijie, Chaoyang 三里屯北街33号3.3服装大厦3层太古里南区三层 (6416 5829) > Additional locations one Austrian, aim to bring back authentic, serves you leisure with surprises. Good 3008号 ( 5136 5571, delivery 8989 177) > Additional in The Kerry Centre, Raffles Mall Dongzhimen (see traditional, home made German-Austrian- drink for an old friend of since. branches in Gongti, Beida, Beitai, Yayancun, Solana www.thatsmags.com for details) Swiss cuisine from around the beautiful >Daily, Mon-Sun 11am-10.30pm, 39 Maizidian Street by and Weigongcun, see www.online.thatsmags.com Lake of Constance region. You will find top the side of Liang Ma River, Chaoyang District 朝阳区麦 for details) MOKA Bros (Contemporary Western) * quality German-Austrian-Swiss cuisine and 子店街39号亮马河南畔(8595 9609) Power bowls, salads and wraps are the kind a large variety of German beer and wines. of fare on offer at this trendy Nali Patio And all this in a traditional and comfortable Cepe ¥ Mexican/Tex Mex In a city inundated with Italian offerings, space, which also has a great selection of German restaurant setting with friendly The Mission Cepe manages to stand out thanks to its cakes and pastries if you’re feeling more and warm service. Bodensee Kitchen also The Mission Mexican Grill is on, well, a mis- attention to the smallest detail – everything indulgent. offers great Catering Packages and Offers sion – to bring quality grab-and-go burritos > Sanlitun: Sun-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri/Sat 11am- from the vinaigrette to the Parma ham is – no matter whether you need a small or and tacos to the good people of Chaoyang. 11:30pm, B101b Nali Patio South, 81 Sanlitun Beilu import quality, and the wine is superb. big Catering, Bodensee Kitchen can help Stop by for tasty, fresh Mexican dishes us- Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号B101B南楼 (5208 6079) you out! > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton ; Solana: Solana Lakeside Dining Street, 6 Chaoyang Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, ing high-quality ingredients, and customize >2/F, South German Bakery, 27 Lucky Street, your order at their burrito bar. Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区湖畔美食街朝阳公园路6 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳 Xicheng 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒 >Daily 10am-10pm, China World Mall store: NL4020, 号院蓝色港湾 (5905 6259) 公园路好运街27号德南面包房二楼 (1314 685 2613) 店大堂 (6601 6666) L4 North Zone, China World Mall 朝阳区国贸商城北区4层NL4020 (8535 1191); Central Park Plaza store: 7-9, American/BBQ/Grill Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant Daccapo Italian Restaurant An irresistible warmth of traditional Italian 1/F, Building 7, Central Park Plaza, 10 Chaoyang Park 博璨德国啤酒餐厅 South 朝阳公园南路中央公园广场A7-109 (6586 1180);

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Wangjing store opening soon: 206, 2/F, RADIANCE, 6 the party started. Good-enough cocktails are Deceptively simple yet finely crafted, > Daily 11am-10pm; 6 Roma Lake: 6 Luodong Lu, Wangjing Dongyuan, Chaoyang District 朝阳区望京 offered but mostly it’s about the music, man the handmade Inaniwa udon (RMB80) Luogezhuang Village, Hoshayu Town, Shunyi 顺义区东园6号楼金辉大厦2层206单元 (6478 8660) >Daily 11.30-3am, 7th Floor, North Zone, China World is not to be missed. 后沙峪镇罗各庄村罗马湖东北三路6号C院 (8049 8902); Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝 > Daily 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm; Rm 315, 3/F, Park Signature: Shop L203, 2/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Taco Bar 阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城三期北区7层 (6500 7579) Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶2层L203 Rising from the ashes of its deceased Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心悦生 (6587 1393) hutong location, the new Taco Bar is hip, Asian 活3层315室 (8517 2838) popular and able to produce some of the Makan Kitchen most authentic Mexican fare in town. Only Indian Sake Manzo * A unique restaurant offering varied South- RMB45 for three and great cocktails to The barmen here are serious about east Asian flavors and Chinese cuisines. complement. Raj their sake. Boasting one of the best Tuck into a buffet featuring regional Asian > Tue-Thu 5.30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-2.30am, Sun Tucked away in musty old building just un- stocked drinks cabinets in town with stations, a dedicated fresh juice bar and 11am-1am; 1/F, Unit 10, Electrical Research Institute, derneath the drum tower, this curryhouse over 60 different sakes on offer, this live stations to whet your appetite. With a Sanlitun Nan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路机电研 may look Chinese but everything on the super-cool little eatery is the perfect beautiful private dining room for functions 究院内10号1层 (6501 6026) menu is authentic Indian, espcially the place to unwind after a hard day’s toil. or meetings in comfort and style, Makan rather fine naan. The sashimi is fresh to the cut, and the Kitchen is the perfect venue for a relaxing Q Mex Bar & Grill > Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, 31 Gulou Xidajie beer-marinated chicken is out of this get-together or a delightful weekend > Sanlitun Courtyard (across from Salsa Caribe, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼西大街31号 (6401 1675) world. One of the very best and least brunch. nearby Bookworm), Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院 appreciated restaurants in town. >Mon-Fri, Breakfast: 6-10am, Lunch: 11.30am- 机电研究院餐饮街内 6585 3828 Ganges > Daily 6pm-midnight. 7A Tuanjiehu Beisantiao, 2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm; Sat-Sun, Breakfast: 6-11am, We’ll take the risk of making a bold state- Chaoyang 朝阳区团结湖北三条甲7号(6436 1608 Lunch: 12-2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm, 2/F, Main Tower, Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar * (Korean- ment: Ganges Indian Restaurant has one of Hilton Hotel, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Mexican fusion) the best menus in town. At Ganges, every Yotsuba ** Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号北京希尔顿酒 Tucked away near Gulou, this hip little dish comes with a story, taking diners on It doesn’t come cheap (tasting menu 店2层 (5865 5020) hutong concept is truly one of a kind in a culinary journey through the flavors of RMB1,000), but what would you expect Singapore Seafood Beijing. Quesadillas with kimchi and bibim- India with its original and authentic offer- from some of the best sushi in town? baps with melted cheese and hot sauce. ings. Sample the huge menu with their buf- > China World Shopping Mall Branch: Daily 11am- Buttery and meaty fatty tuna sashimi is 10pm, NL4010, North Area of China World Shopping Guess what? It works. Killer range of classic fet lunch at the Sanlitun and CBD locations a cut above. Cali’ cocktails, too. Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建 for just RMB60 per person. > Dongcheng: Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm. Sanlitun 国门外大街1号国贸商城北区NL4010 (8595 0251/8595 > Daily 11:30am-midnight (closed Mondays); 14 > Daily 11am to 10.30pm; Dongzhimen Branch: 2/F, branch: 2 Sanlitun Bei Xiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳 0361); Parview Green Branch: Daily 11am-10.30pm, Zhangwang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区旧鼓楼大街 28 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门区三里屯北小街2号 (6464 2365); Lido branch: 2F, 1/F, Tower C, Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, 张旺胡同14号 (6405 4352) 外大街28号2层 (6417 0900) ; Lidon store: 38 Fangyuan No.9-3, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台西路 Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号侨福芳草地购物中心C Xilu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥芳 9-3号2层 (8420 0998) 座1层(东大桥地铁站) ( 8518 8811) Steak 园西路38号 (5135 8353 / 8430 8700); CBD: 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District朝阳区 Sui Ka Susu (Vietnamese) Char Dining Room & Lounge 光华路9号世贸天阶1号楼 (6587 2999); Shimao Dept Is this what after-work hangouts are The first step is finding it. Follow that up Char is a Premium Steak house; a lifestyle Store: Room 202, No.1 Shimao dept store, Gongti like in Japan? We’re not sure, but we with a dreamlike renovated courtyard, ex- concept, modern with live entertainment Beilu, Chaoyang District朝阳区工人体育场北路十三号 hope so: This charming izakaya nails tensive wine list and a listing of top-notch to fascinate customers with a hint of class 院一号楼世茂工三二层202 (6416 0181); Haidian: 6-02-01 it when it comes to sake selection and Wudako U Center, 28 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District海 Vietnamese curries, banh mi sandwiches, and flair. Exceptional quality to truly reward fried delights to munch alongside it. 淀区成府路28号优盛大厦6-02-01 (6262 7944) stews, soups and la Vong fish. guests and makes Char Dining Room & >Daily 5pm-1am, Ichibangai First Avenue Food > Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm; 10 Qianliang Hutong Lounge the place to be seen. Court, Zaoying Nanli, Maizidian, East 3rd Ring Xixiang, Dongcheng 东城区钱粮胡同西巷10号 (8400 >Daily, Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm; Road, Chaoyang朝阳区东三环农展馆北路宾都苑 2699) Bar: 10pm-1am. 3/F, InterContinental Beijing 东侧一层底商一番街内 (137 1692 7543) Sanlitun, 1 South Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝 Vegetarian 阳区南三里屯路1号北京三里屯通盈中心洲际酒店三 Korean 层 (8516 0065) Lotus 莲花空间 Ai Jiang Shan Morton’s of Chicago (American) ¥¥ * > China World Shopping Mall Branch: NL4006, North This upscale seafood restaurant proves Area of China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomen Meat so tender the knife falls through it: that chargrill and composure can go Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸 ritzy Morton’s deserves the worldwide together. Their RMB58 bibimbap lunch 商城北区NL4006 (8527 4868); Financial Street Branch: praise. Expensive, but where else are you is an absolute bargain. Daily 11am-9pm, L220, 2/F, Seasons Place Mall, 2 going to get steak this good? (Try the > Daily 11am-10pm, Sat and Sun until Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊街2号金融街 RMB550 set menu if you want to save cash) 9.30pm; 5/F, LG Twin Towers (East Tower), 12 购物中心2层东侧L220 (6622 0515) > Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm, Sun 5-10:30pm; 2/F, Regent Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门 Hotel, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng 东城区金宝街99号丽外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层 (5109 6036/6037) Tianchu Maoxiang (Asian) 晶酒店二层 (6523 7777) see www.thatsmags.com for other locations) Like many arrivals to Beijing, this place started out in Wudaokou and it’s O’Steak South-East Asian since made a successful migration to A well-cooked steak in Beijng isn’t all that Chaoyang. Great range of veggie fare, rare anymore, and here we have affordable Cafe Sambal (Malaysian) reasonably priced and they offer cook- but quality cuts. Don’t be fooled by the IN·KITCHEN When it comes to Malay-style food in a The go to curry house among Beijing’s ing classes as well. Irish sounding name, it’s an authentic hutong, nowhere does it better. Admittedly, > Daily 10am-10pm; 19 Rm 0260, 2/F, Bldg D, French bistro – not a Guinness in sight. homesick Indian community, this ever it’s something of a niche category, but then popular no-nonsense restaurant has built Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, > Daily midday-midnight, Xingfu: No.55-7 Xingfucun so is the food on offer. The spicy Kapitan- Chaoyang 朝阳门外大街乙6朝外SOHOD座2层 up a solid reputation thanks to its wide Zhonglu, opposite of April courmet, Chaoyang 朝 style chicken is pricey, but worth it. 0260 (5900 1288)(see www.online.thatsmags.com 阳区幸福村中路55-7杰作大厦底商绿叶子超市斜对 range of quality dishes and particularly > Daily 11am-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just for details) 面 (8448 8250) ; Central Park: No.o103 building 20, friendly service. Looking good after a east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng 西城区豆腐池胡同43 Central Park, No.6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang 朝阳 recent rennovation and very available on 号旧鼓楼大街往东走(6400 4875) Veggie Table (Western, Asian) * 区朝外大街6号新城国际20号楼103 (6533 6599); shunyi: JinShiSong online delivery. Proving that Beijing-style vegetarian cuisine No.11-102 Shine Hills, No.9 Antai Avenue, Shunyi > Daily 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm, Mon-Fri lunch buf- 4Corners (Vietnamese, Fusion) is by no means the exclusive preserve of 顺义区后沙峪安泰大街9号祥云小镇南门 11号楼102 fet for RMB78. 2/F 2 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝 The definitive hutong bar/restaurant? Chef Buddhist monks and soppy Jack Johnson (8048 5080) 阳区三里屯北小街2号2楼 (6462 7255) Jun Trinh took a break from his celebrity TV fans, this superbly honed eatery offers some work to host this part-Vietnamese venue, of the very best sandwiches – vegetarian or 29 Grill (Contemporary Western) * The Lobby serving up steaming bowls of pho with otherwise – found anywhere in the city. Top-notch steak, along with just about eve- The Lobby is the heart of every Penin- zesty, fresh rolls, as well as a great bar, with > Daily 10.30am-11.30pm (last order 10.30pm); 19 ry other cut of meat found in the barnyard Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 sula hotel, and the restyled lounge at The frequent live indie performances. 19号 (6446 2073) in this well-priced meat-eaters’ mecca. Peninsula Beijing presents an impressive > Tue-Sun 11am-2am, 27 Dashibei Hutong (near west > Mon-Fri lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Mon-Sat dinner: setting to share the celebrated Peninsula end of Yandai Xiejie), Xicheng 西城区大石碑胡同27号 6-10.30pm (closed Sundays); Conrad Beijing, 2/F, 29 Afternoon Tea with family or friends accom- 烟袋斜街西口附近) (6401 7797) North Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路9 panied by live music. The Lobby also serves BARS 号2层 (6584 6270) an a la carte breakfast, plus an eclectic Purple Haze (Thai) selection of international and Asian favorite Given Beijing’s lack of white sand beaches TOP 40 BARS AND CLUBS Spanish dishes. and backpacker bars, Purple Haze has to About This guide represents our editors’ >Daily, 11am-11pm, After Tee 2pm-6pm 1/F, The Agua ¥ * make do for the best Thai experience in top 40 picks, and includes some That’s Peninsula, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Dongcheng District金鱼 town. Has all the classics like veggie spring Occupying the high end of Nali’s Spanish Beijing advertisers. Bars rated(*) have 胡同8号王府半岛酒店一层 (8516 2888 Ext 6764) rolls (RMB40), papaya salad (RMB46) and invasion, Agua excels with reasonably been personally reviewed by our experts, priced classics like suckling pig, chorizo curries (RMB44-180) – but our pick’s the Japanese seafood pad Thai (RMB45). and scored according to the cuisine, and jamon. Winner of the 2014 Golden experience and affordability. Fork Editors’ Pick for best restaurant. > Daily 11am-11pm, 55 Xingfu Yicun, Chaoyang 朝阳 HAGAKI 叶书 * 区幸福一村55号 (6413 0899) > Daily Midday-2pm, 6pm-10pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Serves up a selection of signature maki Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花 rolls, as well as classics like tonkatsu, Arrow Factory 园 (5208 6188) Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian, Nyonya) tempura and udon, Hagaki specializes This chain specializes in Nyonya style cook- The newest craft beer taproom on the in Californian-inspired Japanese cuisine ing – ostensibly Malaysian but with a mix block, Arrow Factory is a rustic hideaway Casa Talia by Tiago and has a lively sushi bar. brimming with good Anglo-Scandinavian >Daily 11.30am-9pm, 01B, 4/F, Raffles City, 1 Dongzhi- of Chinese, South-East Asian and European >Daily 11am-2.30pm, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao vibes (courtesy of the brew-masters) and men Nan Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号 influences resulting in lots of bold flavors Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店1层 and bright colors. The interiors are just as the brand’s distinctive Chinese brewed ales. 来福士购物中心4层01B 8409 4009 8414 9815 loud as the flavors – this place is colorful A winning combination – and we love it. Nyonya goes beyond the > 38 Jianchang Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区箭 Niajo ¥ * Hatsune ¥ * (California Japanese) 厂胡同38号(6407 6308) With homely Mediterranean influences and As much a California roll joint as true requisite laksa and satay. a charming management, Niajo is prime >NL5008, 5/F, North Phase, Bldg 17, China World 8-Bit Japanese, Hatsune is now an old favorite Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District Sanlitun smart-casual dining. Order the among the sake-swilling, sushi-swallowing Drinking alongside multiplayer retro gam- paella (their star dish) together with some 朝阳区建国门外大街1号院17号楼国贸商城北区五层 set, though less so among sashimi purists. NL5008 (8415 0863) ing – why didn’t anyone do this sooner? tapas and be automatically transported to > Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; 2/F, Heqiao Bldg Megadrive, Super Nintendo, N64... some Spain (minus the constant sunshine). C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路甲8号 Malacca Legend real gems make up an ever-growing col- > Daily noon-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun 和乔大厦C座2层 (6581 3939) >Additional locations Malaysian food with a view, this spacious lection. Draft Kirin goes for a reasonable Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 in Sanlitun Tai Koo Li South; Kerry Centre Mall (see RMB25 a glass. (5208 6052) www.online.thatsmags.com for details) and airy restaurant sits on the banks of Shunyi’s Roma Lake and at a new unit in > Daily 1pm-2am; 13 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城区北锣鼓巷13号 (159 1025 6538) Migas Mercado ¥ * Inagiku * the heart of the city at The Place, making a A place to dance and rowl, perhaps, rather This Beijing branch of one of Tokyo’s oldest great spot for their beef rendang or green curry prawns. China Bar ¥¥ than a drinks destination, TBAM, as on one and most celebrated restaurants is as near Top views from the 65th floor and flash calls it, focuses on upscale local DJs to get to perfection as you’re likely to find.

70 | MAY 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM LISTINGS drinks are the attractions on offer at this honored Beijing brand – although it’s also a Dusk Dawn Club (DDC) 黄昏黎明俱乐部 one of the finest terraces in the city, NUO hip hotel bar. bastion of Mongolian culture. Great little livehouse near Meishuguan Hotel’s O’Bar is a sure bet for classy evening > Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 65/F, Park > Sun-Thur 8pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-5am, Ritan Park with a focus on jazz, folk and indie rock. drinks in the city. Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国 South Gate, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛公园南 Craft beer and whisky means you won’t get >Sun-Thr:6pm-1am;Fri-Sat:6pm-2am;2 Jiangtai 门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层 (8567 1838/40) 门 (8562 8142) bored of the drinks list quickly. Lu,Chaoyang朝阳区将台路甲2号(5926 8888) > Tue-Sun 1pm-2am; 14 Shanlao Hutong, Dongcheng First Floor Parlor 东城区美术馆后街山老胡同14号 (6407 8969) Xian 仙 First Floor is like that friend who’s too Learn a few quotes from Gatsby before Bold multi – element bar Xian on the popular to properly enjoy their company. heading to this 20s Shanghai-style speak- School Bar 学校酒吧 * ground floor mixes a pub, whiskey bar, live At weekends, it gets aggressively full, with easy and you’ll fit right in. Crap drinks and regular, unscheduled music venue and games room into one regulars and the passing tourist trade all > Daily 6pm-2am, 39-8 Xingfuercun, Chaoyang 朝阳区 fights: no wonder the cool kids adore this vibrant entertainment hotspot. baying at the bar. A good place to meet 新东路幸福二村39-8 (8444 4135) alternative livehouse/ DJ bar, founded by >Daily 5pm-2am, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao new friends, perhaps. Beijing and Shanghai rock n’ rollers. Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店1层 > Daily, 4pm-late, Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳 Mai Bar * > Daily 8pm-late. 53 Wudaoying Hutong, Chaoyang (8414 9810) 区三里屯北小街 (6413 0587, first.floorbeijing.com) Understated hutong hideaway with a long 朝阳区五道营胡同53号 (6402 8881, 6406 9947) list of some of the best cocktails in town. Nightclubs El Nido * > Daily 5pm-late, 40 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城 Jianghu 江湖酒吧 The first hutong hang-out to patent the 区北锣鼓巷40号 (6406 1871) This former Qing Dynasty courtyard home Chocolate fridge-full-of-cheap-imports formula, El is exactly where you’d take that friend from It’s impossible to discuss Chocolate without Nido inspires a loyal following, particularly Revolution * out of town to prove you’re cool. Its cozy mentioning gold leaf, dwarves, cabaret in summer. The roast leg of mutton place Sanlitun doesnt really do hipster bars but atmosphere is also its downfall – any show dancers and oddly-friendly Russian women. next door is one of the best locally. if it did, this cramped ode to Maomorabilia with under 40 people and you’re stuck Timed right, a visit can be raucous fun, with would be it. The East may be red but their looking through the windows. Hip and bottles of spirits from around RMB200, > Daily 6pm-late, 59 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng 东城 cocktails under RMB50 (including the 区方家胡同50号(158 1038 2089) cocktails (RMB45) are fit for a Chairman. casually familiar, the jazz and folk bookings > Daily, 12pm-late, west of Yashow, Gongti Bei Lu, 朝 keep things low-key enough for the get- absinthe-based Flaming Armageddon) and Great Leap Brewing 大跃啤酒 ¥ * 阳区工体北路雅秀市场西侧 (6415 8776) home-for-the-babysitter crowd. regular floor shows. The bar that began the whole Beijing mi- > 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nan Dajie, > Daily 7pm-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区日 crobrewing frenzy (yes, frenzy) specializes The Brick Dongcheng 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号 (6401 坛北路19号 (8561 3988) in idiosyncratic, local-style brews (RMB25- A Cheers-style atmosphere ensures you’ll 5269, site.douban.com/jianghujiubar, jincanzh@ 40) with intriguing flavors – their Sichuan find this neighbourhood drinking hole-in- gmail.com) Dada * peppercorn ale was memorably good. the brick-wall faux dive bar either cliquey It hasn’t been on the Beijing scene for Reservations used to be recommended or inclusive. The heavy-duty cocktails Hot Cat Club 热力猫 too long, but already Dada is the hippest for their original hutong brewhouse, but (including the devastatingly boozy RMB80 A true stalwart of the Beijing scene, Hot hangout in town. Their cosy Gulou confines the opening of a wildly popular new pub Terminator) are probably needed for the Cat is the type of hard-working venue that under rock house Temple offer an intimate on Xinzhong Lu has shifted most drinkers bizarre Wednesday pub quiz. helps cement a city’s music scene. place to nod along to an eclectic range of there instead. > Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 > Daily 10am-late, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south all things electro from the best names on > Gulou: 5pm-late, Tue-Fri, 2pm-late Sat-Sun 2-10pm, Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng 东城区方家胡同46号 the underground scene. 6 DouJiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区豆角胡同6号 Chaoyang 朝阳区双井桥东北角广渠路31号院天之骄子 (6400 7868) > Daily 9pm-late, Rm 101, Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong (5717 1399) ; Sanlitun: Daily 11:30am-2pm; Sun-Thu 2号楼底商2-11 (134 2616 6677) The Post Mountain 后山 Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B栋101室 (183 1108 0818) 5pm-midnight, Fri /Sat 5pm-1am, B12 Xinzhong Street Built into a man-made hill in the center 新中街乙12号 (6416 6887, www.greatleapbrewing. The Irish Volunteer of the MOMA Complex, this new ad- com) Everything – from the red-faced owner to Lantern * dition to Beijing’s growing livehouse the grub – is authentically Irish: tinged Founded by now-defunct Acupuncture Heaven Supermarket empire is The Hobbit meets Manhattan. with alcoholism, doggerel and drunken Records, Lantern is a beacon of light in the A purgatory of bottles, bongs and bedrag- With as much vibe as a sterile modern- regret. A good place to down a pint and a strip of truly ghastly nightclubs and bars gled English teachers, Heaven sells the art gallery. Its imported sound system pizza before heading into town, then. known as ‘Gongti.’ Serious about its music, cheapest alcoholic takeaways in town. You and ramped floor makes for decent > Daily 9pm-2am. 311 Jiangtai Lu (opposite Lido it also makes good drinks and attracts can also hang around and appreciate the Hotel East Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路311 sound and sightlines. international electronica DJs. afterlife (clientele) if you want. Caveat: the > Bldg T8, MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, 号 (6438 5581) > Thurs-Sat 9pm-6.30am. 100m north of Worker’s Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng (next to MOMA food is straight from Hell’s own kitchen. Stadium West Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场西 Cinemateque) 东城区东直门外香河园路1号当代 > Daily 11-4am. 14 Xindong Lu (next to The James Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub ** 门向北100米 (139 119 77989) Joyce), Chaoyang 朝阳区新东路14号 (6415 6513) MOMA园区T8楼北百老汇电影中心北侧 (8400 4774) This popular microbrewery is a Beijing MIX classic (if you haven’t tried the Zombie Temple 坛 * Hidden Lounge * A bit like a trip to the Forbidden City, Mix Pirate Pale Ale yet, then what are you Probably the manliest venue in town, this Although frustrating to find, Hidden is one of those places in Beijing you have doing?). Other things to love: quality ales dimly lit and unventilated space is owned Lounge rewards the intrepid with good art- to experience before you leave. Not much that change each season, a massive three- by rockers (Gao Xu, Gao Jian and Clement work and comfortable seating, suggesting is forbidden in this underground hip-hop story space, and some of the best burgers Burger) and known for late sets of hard a Kasbah, plus well-made drinks at great disco palace and if you don’t leave with in town. rock, punk and ska, with weekend gigs prices (wine from RMB100 a bottle, mix hook-up in tow then you’re doing some- > Daily, 11am-late; 6 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳 and DJ sets every fortnight. It offers a long drinks from RMB25). You’ll probably have thing very wrong. 区南三里屯路6号 (6592 5388) drinks menu, with plenty of cheap pastis to call them to find it, though. > Daily 8pm-6am, Inside Worker’s Stadium North and shooters, but you’ll probably stick to > Daily 6pm-1am. Room 101, Bldg 8, CBD Apartments, Glen ¥ Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (6506 9888, Shuanghuayuan Nanli Erqu, Chaoyang 朝阳区双花园 the RMB15 draught. Experiences can vary at Glen (we’ve 6530 2889, 150 1138 2219, [email protected]) 南里二区CBD公寓8号楼101屋 (8772 1613) > Daily, 7pm-late. Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Dajie, endured poor service and drinks that are Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B楼202 (131 scandalous at the price), which is located in Vics Jane’s & Hooch ¥ * 6107 0713) a decidedly downbeat compound. But whis- Separated at birth from its identical twin Acclaimed by some foreign press as one ky lovers have been known to swear by its Yugong Yishan 愚公移山 * brother, Mix, this is the definition of Gongti of the best bars in the world (cough), this selections and dark, intimate atmosphere. We’ve lost more body weight than we’d sweatbox meat-market chic at its very not-so-plain Jane has been at the vanguard See for yourself. care to remember in YY’s mosh pit. Fortu- finest. The Chinese love it – as do moody of the South Sanlitun gentrification. It >Daily 6.30pm-2am. 203, 2/F, Taiyue Suites Hotel nately, almost all the acts – usually hip-hop Russians and jailbait students – helping Vics serves RMB60-80 measures of your favorite Beijing, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯 DJs, emo rocks and obscure indie outfits to become one of the most infamous clubs Prohibiotion-era hooches in a fanstastic 路16号泰悦豪庭2楼203室 (6591 1191) from across the globe – were worth it. The in the capital. speakeasy atmosphere, with attentive staff upstairs bar area is a refuge from the sweat > Daily 8.30pm late, Inside Worker’s Stadium North and unimpeachable cocktails. Glen Classic ¥ glands below. Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (5293 0333) > Daily 8pm-2am, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang Tucked away in the grounds of Face hotel, > Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of 朝阳区工体北路4号院 ( 6503 2757) Glen Classic is a Japanese-owned whisky Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng 东城 Sports Bars 区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711） Jing-A Brewpub ** bar where discerning drinkers can sink into an arm-chair, glass in hand, and while The Local * In just a few years, these guys developed Hotel Bars Formerly Brussels, this beery bar has come from shady guerrilla brewers to upstanding away the hours. Huge range of whiskies and rums are personally selected by expert into its own, with large (yet strangely publicans with their own range of souvenir Atmosphere ¥¥ unobtrusive) screenings of sports and T-shirts. Their bar is a peach: a bricks-and- owner Daiki Kanetaka – let him recommend you something special. Beijing’s highest bar, on the 80th floor of political events, a pub quiz, quality fare and mortar brewpub, which is large, warm and the 1,082-ft China World Tower, offers 300+ a nice selection of draughts and cocktails. sociable, and has up to 16 different beers > Mon-Sat, 7pm-2am, reservation required, minimum spend RMB200, Face Hotel Courtyard, 26 swanky cocktails from RMB65 with 360-de- Try the Bourbon Street Ice Tea – you won’t on tap. Dongcaoyuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体南路东草园26 gree views of the 700AQI PM2.5. need another. > 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福村号 (6551 6788) > Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat and Sun noon-4am. 80/F, > Daily 11-2am. 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体中路57号 China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 北路4号院 (6591 9525) Mao Mao Chong ** Trouble Bar Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号北京国贸大酒店80 Beijing’s leading venue for imported craft (6505 2299 ext. 6433) Paddy O’Shea’s * The cocktails at Mao’s – such as their beers. Stocks a large draft selection and An entire Irish-themed pub, which could sublime ‘Mala’ Mule, a Sichuan peppercorn- an even larger selection of bottles. Also Centro ¥ easily been trasnsported, untouched, from infused vodka drink that’s a long way from does a nice line in creative cocktails, if Although it’s no longer quite the go-to a back alley in Limerick and gently depos- Moscow – are unique infusions using brews aren’t your thing. Conveniently place for beautiful people it once was, Cen- ited in central Beijing. With plenty going local ingredients and know-how. Grungey located next to Gung-Ho, hosts a full-sized tro still draws a cute crowd with its nightly on, including pub quiz and sports. without being grimey, Mao’s eschews flash foos-ball table, darts, and plenty of TV’s to jazz performaces, spacious and recently > Dongzhimen: Daily 10am-late, 28 Dongzhimenwai while still keeping it real. And those pizzas. accommodate any event, meetings, and renovated lounge areas and classic drinks Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (6592 > 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东 6290) Sanlitun: 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back gatherings. like the blue-cheese martini. ; 城区交道口南大街板厂胡同12号 (6405 5718, www. > Open 24 hours. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Street 三里屯北路43号同里二层 (6415 0299) > 2-101, China View Building, 2B Gongti Donglu, maomaochongbeijing.com) Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层 Chaoyang (Next To Gung-Ho) 朝阳区工人体育场东路 (6561 8833) V Sports 乙2号中国红街2-101叫板比萨隔壁 (8590 0390, trouble- Spacious, comfortable, huge screens and Mesh ¥ [email protected], www.trouble.bar) no rowdy drunken cretins, V Sports makes Whether it’s an early evening cocktail or a MEI a claim for the champion of Beijing sports late-night infusion, Mesh’s moody interior One of the livelier hotel bars in town, Yun Summer Lounge bars. and underground soundtrack draws the The only open-air roof lounge in Wangfu- MEI has a nightly band, serves creatively delicious cocktails and overlooks the > Daily 5.30pm-6am, Gongti North Gate East side, bright young things (and on LGBT Thurs- jing gets set for sunset with hand crafted Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北门内东侧 (5293 0333) days, quite a few old things, too). cocktails paired with beautiful Beijing CCTV ‘trousers.’ Don’t leave without try- > Daily 5pm-1am. 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The Imperial Russian Ballet Company, founded in 1994 by the Bolshoi Theatre soloist Gediminas Taranda, has sure gone Under the direction of Yannick Nézet- a long way. They are now celebrating Séguin, the Philadelphia Orchestra will their 19th anniversary with a worldwide interrupt their busy US schedule to visit tour that will bring them to Tianjin at the China and play a vast repertoire raging end of May. Catch them at the Tianjin from Wagner to Vasilievich to Shubert. Grand Hall as they reinterpret the most Catch them at the Tianjin Grand Theater. classic of all classics from Tchaikovsky. Wed May 22, 7.30pm; RMB780-1380; Fri May 24, 7.30pm; RMB100-880; Tianjin Tianjin Grand Theater, 24 Youyi Lu, Hexi Grand Hall, 24 Youyi Lu, Hexi河西区友谊河西区友谊路24号路24号

How to Work Legally in Vocapeople / Concert China / Seminar This May, some of the best talents in the American jazz scene will gather in Tianjin to reinterpret classics from the masters of a century ago. Featuring names like Robert Lewis Seager and Nathan Joseph Stone, this is guaranteed to be a night to remember for jazz buffs and newbies alike. Fri May 17, 7.30pm; RMB20-280; Jinwan Grand Theater, Bldg 4, Jiefang Beilu, Heping 和平区解放北路4号楼

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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 77 78 | MAY 2019 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM CIVILIZED SOCIETIES How the Chinese and Other Civilizations Developed Over Time A Chronology of Chinese and World Civilizations

Written by Guo Bonan and Bao Qianyi A Chronology of Chinese and World Civilizations concisely explains major developments in Chinese and other civilizations across the globe. This 432-page reference book details how the Chinese civilization evolved to the beginning of the 20th century, despite having continuous but restrictedand spread exchanges its influence with throughout other parts East of the Asia world. from the prehistoric period Narrated from a global perspective, the book objectively presents events and individuals chronologically in the context of Chinese and world history using sources from historical documents, academic works and other reference books published in China and abroad. The short descriptions explain the background, progress and impact of historical noted individuals had on their respective time periods. events and introduce readers to the contributions and influences that About the authors: Based in Beijing, Guo Bonan is a senior editor at the People’s China monthly (in Japanese) and a researcher on the history of Chinese culture. He has also written several books on Chinese civilization, and some of his works have been translated into English, French, German and Japanese. Bao Qianyi is a lecturer in the Faculty of English at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE). She is currently running a seminar course for postgraduates on the history of Europe.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | MAY 2019 | 79 MAY That’s Beijing Horoscopes Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Beijing. by Karen Toast

Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo 4.21~5.21 5.22~6.21 6.22~7.22 7.23~8.23

What’s that sound? Renovation May is Beijing’s most beddable month. Armed with your 150 HSK 1 Chinese Row, row, row your boat, all around season. QQ may not have followed Don’t let your ayi's disapproving stares words, go forth and explore your area Beihai Lake. If you go at night, you Spotify’s horoscope trends, but we’ve in the late afternoon get you down beyond the Annie’s just around the might just be able to see the stars and got your ears covered. Anything by anymore – it’s time to set your toes corner. There are hidden gems and predict your own future. Mavi Phoenix (see p. 32) will reflect free! interesting locals awaiting you. your vengeful mood this month.

Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius 8.24~9.23 9.24~10.23 10.24~11.22 11.23~12.21

Moving to the hutongs? Brunching Your long-term goals are just within There are big changes happening in Eating right in Beijing can be difficult. every day is a thing, right? Use any reach. If you’re too short to grab them, your life this month, but good things Be sure to pick up one chopstick at a upcoming free time to check out hip a ladder on Taobao really isn’t that are coming your way. Don’t forget to time and stop using them like a knife dim sum eatery Furongji, which just expensive (but beware the dangers of tap everything eight times to let the and fork. It’s embarrassing. debuted a secret back bar (see p. 55). convenient online shopping). good luck in.

Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries 12.22~1.20 1.21~2.19 2.20~3.20 3.21~4.20

Move over Mercury, this month Pluto Some of your friends might be leaving If you’re feeling like you’re in Life has been getting you down for a is in retrograde. The uncontrollable Beijing this month. Get out and stock retrograde this month, don’t forget while. If you’re feeling particularly low, cosmic powers that be have decided up on random WeChat contacts. Try that you have 411 Facebook friends and try surprising your partner with a bag that you will no longer take no for an the strong drinks at Lit Lounge Bar (see can occasionally access it to catch up of fresh baozi and an early-morning answer. Your Didi driver will drive into p. 59) and discuss the flavors in depth with them. They miss you too. tickle attack. It will go better than you the hutongs. with a stranger. think.

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