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We're giving away tickets to some of the very best Beijing I don’t ski. I always thought you had to be crazy to willingly spend all day outside in the winter. I became certain of this last month, when, on the coldest day of the year (-20 degrees Celsius!), I parties, openings, stood on top of a mountain in Zhangjiakou’s Chongli county, for this month’s cover story. shows and talks all I’m not the only shivering newbie on Hebei’s slopes. China is currently experiencing a snow sports boom of colossal propor- tions, and this is especially true in the rural county of Chongli, month, alongside which will host several Olympic events in 2022. Just 10 years ago, most residents were farmers – but now, the area is fast becoming free meals, drinks, an international skiing hub. I went to Chongli to ask residents: How does it feel to watch your home transform? Are you, like, discounts and prizes. cool with all this? If you can’t wait until 2022, Dominic Ngai has put together a guide to athletes to watch in this month’s Olympics in South All you have to do Korea (p. 48). Elsewhere in the magazine, Dominic interviews the creator of new documentary Africans in Yiwu (p. 10); Erica is scan the QR code Martin chats with Chinese indie rockers in honor of influential label Maybe Mars’ 10th anniversary (p. 28); and Dominique Wong below, follow us on explores the Chinese origins of ramen (yes, really, p. 54).

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7 CHINA TOO The #MeToo movement comes to China

8 BIG PICTURE This month’s Beijing snapshot

13 URBAN DICTIONARY The Chinese term for apathetic millennials 7

14 LIFE & STYLE 16 ON TREND The latest in Chinese fashion news 20 DESIGN OF THE TIMES The inspiration behind Beijing’s hippest book store 22 SEEING RED 16 Fashionable red items to buy… for good luck, of course

24 ARTS 25 FEEL THE BYRNE A Q&A with songwriter Julie Byrne 28 MUSIC FROM MARS China’s leading indie rockers on Maybe Mars’10th anniversary

30 XX-RATED Tracks by The xx to stream before their Beijing gig 30

50 EAT & DRINK 53 OPEN UP New restaurant openings, in 100 words or less 57 RAVING ABOUT CRAVINGS Chaoyang Park’s coolest new restaurant 60 A HIGH BAR 57 A chic new cocktail lounge in Sanlitun

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10 A LONG WAY FROM HOME The fascinating story of an African community in Zhejiang province

54 MADE IN CHINA Why some say ramen isn’t from Japan

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AFRICANS IN YIWU The city that’s home to one of China’s largest African communities, p10

Generation Gap Bluegogo Chinese Urban Dictionary p8 p8 p13 TALES OF THE CITY 7 - - - | 2018 | FEBRUARY WWW.THATSMAGS.COM has indicated Daily has indicated People's Meanwhile, “When the post reads. the silence,” “Break Luo has called the firing an “initial victory” and hopes to see more women come forward come forward women see more and hopes to such abuse. stop put in place to and measures in a movement the #MeToo its support for account. post on its Weibo recent and victims come forward and more more teachers abusive see more we’ll ‘Me Too,’ say harass cases of sexual and fewer be exposed pening. It’s a long process – a lot must hap pening. It’s a long process progress.” see real we pen before college campuses.” ment on Chinese schools have responded to the letters and the letters to responded schools have thinking about [implementing are said they channels]. So, change is hap reporting better - - - China’s Ministry of Education issued a Ministry of Education China’s univer than 20 Chinese more Alumni from Xiao Guangzhou-based feminist However, The university’s investigation found that found investigation The university’s dis post announcing Chen’s In a Weibo missal, Beihang University wrote: “The school wrote: missal, Beihang University this... and improve.” lessons from will draw sexual for tolerance” of “zero statement It also immedi misconduct among teachers. and Changjiang its funding for, revoked ately The Ministry with, Chen. Scholar contract other agencies to with working it is now says in the future. such behavior check for in the wake penned similar letters sities have Since the #MeToo message. viral of Luo’s nearly last year, traction gained movement lost their American men have 100 powerful – so far. one in China is the only jobs. Chen men will be held Meili is hopeful that more account, That’s Beijing: “Some to as she tells site Zhihu “in which several anonymous users anonymous several Zhihu “in which site verbal harassment, of sexual accused Chen students’ work,” for credit abuse, and stealing reports. Tone Sixth the school’s violated” had “seriously Chen Daily code of conduct. Beijing Youth told Chen in violation done anything that he had “never and regulations.” of laws - - -

Luo’s open letter was inspired by both the by inspired was open letter Luo’s In her open letter, Luo wrote that in 2004, Luo wrote In her open letter, Accusations against Chen, who also served also served who Chen, against Accusations before he warned the student not to tell any tell the student not to he warned before into tears, Chen allowed her to leave, but not leave, to her allowed Chen tears, into “throwing himself” at her. When she burst himself”“throwing at her. wife and attempted to seduce Luo before seduce Luo before to and attempted wife that he was not sexually satisfied with his not sexually that he was “tend to the plants.” Once there, he indicated he indicated Once there, the plants.” to “tend web and a post on Q&A movement #MeToo drove her to his sister’s home so Luo could his sister’s to her drove “well-mannered.” if she was while she was a doctoral candidate, Chen Chen candidate, a doctoral she was while see to all a “test” one and claimed that it was US. Weibo post by Luo Xixi, who now lives in the lives now Luo Xixi, who post by Weibo graduate school, became public following a school, became public following graduate as vice president of Beihang University's of Beihang University's as vice president profile allegations. profile that went viral last year after several high- several after last year viral that went and harassment, especially in the workplace, in the workplace, especially and harassment, to show the pervasiveness of sexual assault of sexual the pervasiveness show to worldwide #MeToo movement, a phrase used a phrase movement, #MeToo worldwide in China to be disciplined as a result of the be disciplined as a result to in China found he had sexually harassed female stu female harassed he had sexually found person the first was dents. The 45-year-old Chen Xiaowu, was fired after an investigation an investigation after fired was Xiaowu, Chen Last month, a Beijing university professor, professor, Last month, a Beijing university

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GENERATION GAP What do you think about the pink, extra-large parking spots for women that have recently popped up in some cities in China? DUAN, 22

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Fences prevent residents from skating on thin ice in Shichahai. photo by Francis Mok

- “The most important part isn’t the color. If it’s a larger space, there’s more leeway for fe male drivers to park, so they might feel more confidentworse about parking. I think that guys are naturally skilled at driving. I don’t think girls are drivers, of course, but skills improve with practice and girls probably don’t drive as much as boys. But I do think that women like the color pink, and marking the spot pink clearly shows where the larger space is and so women will be more inclined ZHANG,to park there.”35

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Bike-share service Bluegogo is back from the brink of bankruptcy thanks to a partial takeover by ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing. Didi launched bike-sharing services in Beijing last month, allowing residents to search for and unlock Bluegogo and Ofo bikes using the Didi app. Former Bluegogo users won't get their deposits back, but they can opt to receive Didi coupons of equivalent value until July 17. “I don’t think it’s necessary. Everyone has to take a test when they sit their driver’s ...THE BAD NEWS license, so everyone has the same driving ability. Men and women are equal now. In laughs At the time of writing, the bike-sharing option was fact, I think women are even more skilled only available for mainland Chinese citizens. According than men! [ ] And regarding the special to Didi customer service personnel, the system, which color, even though I’m a woman, I don’t like As told to Dominique Wong requires real-name registration, only accepts Chinese the color pink.” IDs. Mobike it is, then.

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"In Beijing, the rooms are so warm – I only need to wear one layer of clothing. This is the first time I've come across 1,288 heating, it really is a miracle” China Peace …is the amount, in USD (RMB8,000), that a retired woman earned Wang ‘Ice Boy’ Fuman on the joys of central heating during a trip in five days on livestreaming quiz apps. On the quiz apps, live hosts - to the capital last month, sponsored by CCP website . present questions, viewers answer within 10 seconds by tapping their Photos of the 8-year-old boy’s ice-covered hair and eyebrows went screen, and money is awarded for the correct answer. The Beijing resi viral after they were posted on social media in January. The pictures reportsdent, surnamed the Beijing Zhao, Morning uses two Post mobile phones: one to watch the quiz were taken after Wang walked 4.5km in freezing temperatures from and the other to voice search the answers, as it is faster than typing, his home in rural Yunnan to his school. His plight drew attention to . China’s 61 million ‘left-behind’ children of migrant workers.

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AFRICAN VOICES

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Scholar and Filmmaker Hodan Osman Abdi on Documenting Africans Living in the World’s Largest Small Commodity Market interview by Dominic Ngai

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AFRICAN VOICES

Above: an African-Chinese family featured in the documentary Africans in Yiwu

- The city of Yiwu, in Zhejiang province, dents in their home away from home. years ago, and then reconnected in 2015, makes everything from socks to refrig We caught up with Abdi to learn more which was when he first told me about - erator magnets, shipping billions of RMB That’sabout the project. the idea of making a documentary about worth of merchandise to the farthest the African community in China. The fol corners of the world every year. African Hodan: Where Osman did Abdithe idea for Africans in lowing March, the project was given the nations are some of the city’s largest Yiwu came from? green light, and I was asked to be a part trading partners, and in 2015 alone, Yiwu : The idea actually- of it due to my connection to the African exported more than RMB48 billion of - came from my co-director, Zhang Yong, community in Yiwu, where I’ve lived for commodities to the continent. who did his PhD in African cinema stud most of the past 12 years. As a result of the ever-growing trad ies. We first met at a conference a few ing ties between China and Africa, Yiwu is home to one of China’s largest African- communities. Local authorities estimate some 3,000 people from 50 African na tions have settled in the city – though experts say the number could be 10 times as many. - Born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Somali parents, Hodan Osman Abdi (pic tured left) originally came to Yiwu to visit her uncle, a longtime resident. She’s now spent over a decade in Zhejiang, where she works as researcher and lecturer at Zhejiang Normal University’s Institute of African Studies. She andAfricans her colleague, in Yiwu Zhang Yong (pictured right, with Abdi), recently - released , a multi-part documentary that follows 19 African resi WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | FEBRUARY 2018 | 11 CITY | FEATURE

What spiked my interest in the project aren’t allowed to do in Saudi Arabia. - was my desire to increase the presence of As a Muslim black woman teaching at a Africans in Chinese media. As China becomes leading university, I’m defying a lot of stereo more and more globalized, diversity needs types. I’m not sure if I would be able to get to- to be seen as a positive thing for people to where I am today if I were to be in any other embrace. As China becomes country. China has offered a lot of opportuni ties… [You learn to] manage the struggles Who are the most memorable characters in more globalized, along with the fulfillment. the film? The story of Harvey (pictured above) is Struggles? interesting, as he came to China to learn diversity needs to Oftentimes, locals make casual comments Chinese, but found himself struggling to like, “Hodan, although you’re black, you’re blend in with a bunch of college-aged kids - be seen as a very beautiful!” Things like that give me this- in the classroom – Harvey is in his 30s. He sick feeling in my stomach, but you know - found refuge in the city square and connect- they don’t mean any harm, and these com ed with the seniors there through a common positive thing to ments are stemming from their lack of expo love of singing old Chinese songs, which be sure to the outside world. came an unconventional way for him to pick embrace up the language and culture. Where do you think this is coming from? And Another is a romance between a young what can be done to change this? Tanzanian man named Yusuph and his It has to do with the way Africans are Chinese wife. They’d been dating for six portrayed in the media – both Chinese and years, but the girl’s parents only found out - international. For decades, coverage of the about their relationship when they decided region has always focused on the negatives – to get married. At first, they faced a lot of ob piness. The scene with them and their son poverty, diseases, famine, war and instability. jections, but Yusuph, who’s fluent in Chinese, waving goodbye to us and riding off on their In order to change the image of Africa and its eventually won over his in-laws – the process motorcycle is one of the most memorable and people among the public, I think the media of going from rejection to acceptance was moving images of the film for me. should tell more human stories, rather than quite touching to witness. always just focusing on the sensationalized, On the other end of the spectrum is the You’re also one of the 19 characters featured attention-grabbing headlines. story of Zain, a Sudanese barbershop owner in the film. Can you tell us about your story? who married a young girl from an ethnic I’m featured in the first part of the six-part Where do you consider to be your home? minority group. To this day, his wife’s family documentary, and the theme of that episode That’s probably the toughest question to still refuses to speak to them, which is quite is ‘education.’ The day I graduated from my answer. Although I know I can’t stay here painful for her, because she doesn’t quite doctorate program was actually the very first permanently, China is where most of my - understand why her own parents would cut day of filming. There was a scene in which friends are, and the place that I miss when ties with her. But like all of the characters - Zhang asked about my biggest achievement I’m traveling. I consider China to be my sec featured in the film, they’re able to balance since arriving in China, and I said, “learning ond home, but as for my first home, I think I the struggles of their daily lives with the hap to drive,” which is something that women still need to find that.

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Now that the post-00’s generation are entering adulthood, how are the post-90’sfo xi kids doing? Well, they’ve already given up and are ready to become hermits in caves. They are , people who have seen through the nihilistic nature of our material world, abandoned all desires and now live like buddhas. fo xi fo xi In a series of viral posts in the first month of 2018, a member of this generation described the philosophy. People who are don't set any professional goals,‘ and therefore have no anxiety about not achieving them. They post photos on WeChat but don't care about how many people like’ them. They don't really mind what they have for lunch or dinner because food is just food. If socks show“ up when “sure they order pants from Taobao, they just- keep the socks, because arguing and complaining is unthinkably exhausting. Okay” and ” are their answers to almost any foxi/ fó xì / 佛系 adj. - thing. This nihilistic attitude is the latest addition to a long list of buddha-like, having no desires and indifferent to every traits of the post-90’s generation that annoys the heck out of the thing, apathetic Every stage in life is exhausting – doing well in school, post-80’s generation, who call them lethargic, unenthusiastic finding a job, buying a house. I'm stressed out just and soft. While most of these post-90’s kids don't even care to thinking about it. defend themselves, some have cited the lack of social mobility as the cause. Class solidification only happened after the post-80’s generation had already made their fortunes. Nowadays, the social status of the family you are born into very much determines your I know. Fo xi is the only way to go. life trajectory. Changing that trajectory is nearly impossible and highly costly. “ Agreed. Let's go take a nap. smart,If you don’t hope, you don’t get disappointed;“ if you don’t fight, you don’t get hurt. I’m not from a rich family, nor am I super Mia” Lione of them wrote in his post. How my life will turn out is very much up to chance. Why exert any effort?”

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A NEW CHAPTER A traditional Beijing home becomes an artfully designed book shop, p20

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COVET UNDER THE LENS NEW DOGS, A DRESSING DOWN OLD TRICKS

Known for her androgynous image, singer Chris Lee has become a favorite of everyone from famous European fashion houses to streetwear brands. So when qipaoshe showed up at an awards ceremony dressed in a black , leather gloves and a pair of white Onitsuka Tiger sneakers, netizens flooded social media with comments. While some praised the look as a “daring” and “avant- garde” take on the traditional Chinese dress; others said it’s a complete mismatch with her image. OVERHEARD Among all the CNY-themed sneakers released last month, the adidas Ultra Boost ‘Year of the Dog’ hongbaoseems to be the most tasteful in design. Forgoing the stereotypical red, embroidered floral, and animal prints, the designers went with intertwining hues of red and black for the Primeknitao upper, while a special logo with the Chinese character (meaning ‘Tibetan mastiff’) is placed on adidas.com.cnthe tongue as a nod to this year’s zodiac animal. “Guess I ...writes actor Daniel Wu on Instagram, after finding out that a Mongolian yurt-inspired should think library in Chengde he co-designed with Shanghai architecture firm HDD received a nomination for the Royal Institute of British about going Architects’ International Prize 2018. Since- October, the 43-year-old Chinese-American actor, who holds a bachelor’s degree in ar back to being chitecture from the University of Oregon, has been traveling across rural parts of ChinaDream for Houseinterior design and remodeling projects for- a designer?” the popular Chinese reality TV series,Into the Badlands. Wu is best known to Western audi ences for his leading role in AMC’s .

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COVET A Dog Eat Dog World

It’s not uncommon for brands to roll out products inspired by the zodiac animal during Chinese New Year, but Gucci gone crazy this year with its 38-piece dog-themed collection, which includes bomber- jackets, polo shirts and handbags. The cheap est item on the list is a keychain that features a cartoon Boston terrier named Bosco – that, however, will still cost gucci.cn you RMB1,900.

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‘Coriandolo’: It's Italian for ‘coriander.’ But it also an attractive HAMLEY’S new lifestyle boutique in Shuangjing’s art mecca Pingod. The - compact store is spread over two floors: goods on the ground floor and an art space above. Pinterest-worthy floral arrange The world’s biggest and oldest toy store (or so their marketing ments take center stage, but you can also pick up candles by goes), has opened a location in Beijing. Hamley’s was founded Australian brand Plain & Simple. And if you spend RMB299, you in London in 1760, but its super-sized megastore fits right in on get a free coffee. (Looking at the prices, this should not be hard Wangfujing, where kids and their overwhelmed parents explore to achieve.) Coriandolo does have a Taobao store, so you don’t floor after floor of toy options. Buy stuffed animals, toy racetracks, even need to set foot in store, but the ambience and friendly princess outfits – even dancing robots. It’s all there for playing staffTue-Sun, make 11.30am-8.30pm; it worth the 3-28, trip. Art Street, North Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, (andDaily, 10am-10pm;spending) purposes. 255 Wangfujing Jie, Dongcheng 东城区王府井大街255号 Chaoyang (next to Today Art Museum) 朝阳区百子湾路32号院苹果北区22院街艺术 (6526 6108) 区步行街底商B座3号楼28号今日美术馆旁边) (5826 3385)

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FINE PRINT The Artfully Designed Magazine Library Proving that Print is Not Dead words by Dominic Ngai, photos courtesy of FON Studio

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Spring Whispers Book ClubLocation: Area: Dongcheng, Beijing Design70sqm company: The brief: FON Studio Spring Whispers Book Club bills itself as a ‘magazine library’ with publications spanning popular - design,sankaijian art, music, lifestyle and film. Converted from an abandoned tradi tional (three-room house),- Steel and teak- the owners enlisted FON Studio to reinforce the oversee the restoration project, creat frame of the de - ing a modern, minimalistic interior caying structure, that echoes the house’s while wood is fea serene surroundings. tured throughout.

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Wooden shelves and white steel shelves line the store walls. -

Wooden panels installed on the west-facing windows allow sun light to create dramatic shadows each afternoon.

Communal and individual tables are placed next to the windows, where readers can enjoy ample natural light and a view of the nearby river.

Independent magazines serve as art displays for the space.

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | FEBRUARY 2018 | 21 LIFE & STYLE | FASHION IN THE REDDressed for the New Year compiled by Dominic Ngai Red is a color that stands for many things, but during Chinese New Year, it’s all about happiness, good luck and prosperity.

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Burberry RMB2,200 burberry.cn

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MAYBE MARS TURNS 10 The legendary record label releases an anniversary compilation album, p28

Film New Music Books p26 p31 p33 DRUMROLL

JULIE BYRNE The US Folk Musician on Travel and the Natural World by Erica Martin

Originally from Buffalo, New York, folk artist Julie Byrne left her hometown at 18 and spent several years traveling through the US, putting down temporary roots everywhere from Louisiana to Kansas. Her acclaimed 2017 album Not Even Happiness chronicles this period with spare acoustic guitar and Byrne’s affecting lyricism.

Why did you decide to return to your hometown, Buffalo, to record Not Even Happiness?

Well, I had been living in New York for about somewhere as a tourist versus living there Several of your songs fluctuate, lyric-wise, two years at that time, and I don’t think that full-time? between descriptions of nature and per- my nature was really ever able to reconcile sonal relationships. How are these two the pace and the demands of living in a place I’ve never lived in a country other than the themes connected for you? like New York City. My good friend and col- United States, so I can’t really speak to what laborator Eric Littman, who produced the that experience is like – I’m sure that it’s very I think that love and the feeling of being in album, and I began the recording process at thrilling and exhilarating in many ways, but communion with the natural world – those an apartment in Brooklyn, and we ended up there must be times where you just long so two things have brought me the greatest deciding to scrap the whole thing. deeply for home, and the places and people sense of peace in my life. So I’ve never really We decided that we needed to be some- that you’ve known the longest. thought about it that way, but it makes sense where that could offer more peace and quiet When I’ve lived in different cities, I’ve that they are interwoven throughout my crea- and spaciousness. So Eric took a hiatus from found that starting over is always very dif- tive life. his job and we moved to Buffalo and worked day in and day out recording Not Even sense of direction in a new place, let alone a What are you looking forward to about Happiness. ficult. It is such a long process to even get a this Asia tour? I think there have been very uncomfortable What made you decide to leave Buffalo and periodssense of ofcommunity my life when or work I’ve lived that inis fulfilling.a new Well, it feels so surreal to even have the op- travel around the US to begin with? place. portunity to play my music there. I don’t really have any expectations – I rarely ever I just never felt a very strong sense of belong- How much influence did your father’s do when I’m visiting a new place. I’m just ing to the town that I grew up in. I love the style of fingerpicking guitar have on your happy to be guided by the experience and the land that my parents have and the house that own music? mystery of that. I hope to make new friends, I grew up in and being in their company, but to have the opportunity to meet people at the I never felt a very strong connection to the - shows. That’s my favorite part. community. I was just always dreaming of ence. It’s his guitar that we used to record travel and learning through experience. For the[My album, father] and was it’s definitely his guitar my that primary I tour influ with. Tue Feb 6, 9.30pm; RMB100 (advance), RMB120 better or for worse, I’ve always been guided (door); DDC (see Listings for details) by my dreaming. instrument that I’ve ever heard was him play- ingAnd the I actually guitar. Sorealized I think recently that the that impact the firstthat As someone who’s traveled extensively, his playing has had on me probably reaches what do you feel is different about visiting much farther than I’m even conscious of.

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COMING SOON TRANSCRIBED News about China overtaking the US to become Market My Words

beganthe world’s circulating largest back film in market 2012. (based on the numberThe projection of movie hasscreens resurfaced and box again office after sales) a first

statement by the SAPPRFT (State Administration cinemasof Press, byPublication, 2020. Some Radio, industry Film expertsand Television) agree FEBRUARY withthat China the prediction, would produce citing China’s800 films record-breaking across 60,000 1 - enue in 2017, thanks in part to major hits like Wolf The Greatest Showman WarriorRMB55.9 II billion (USD8.6 billion) box office rev Coco This musical biopic tells the story of P.T. Barnum, . BecauseDangal international, which earned films more often in findChina the founder of Barnum & Bailey Circus, and his rise success in China (from Hollywood films like to fame in 19th-century NYC, as he begins work- furtherto Indian bolster film its sales by importing more foreign ing with many of his most famous performers like than it did in its home country), the nation can the Bearded Lady and Tom Thumb. Critics have praised Hugh Jackman’s charismatic performance Chinafilms in is ain way a good that position the US cannot. to take Paired the top with spot. the slow yet steady rise of the domestic film market, recently won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song. Theas Barnum real Barnum and the & film’sBailey visual ceased effects, operations while lastit also

year after 146 years. Hao The #MeToo movement, embraced in Hollywood circles and beyond last year due to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, has begun to make modest -

likeprogress Angels in Wear China White (see ,p7). which The tells movement’s the story sucof an assaultcess overseas, set in Xiamen, coupled has with inspired the release Chinese of films women

to tell their stories via social media. Subsequently, aworking student in from the filmBeihang industry, University media started and academia a local version of the movement with the hashtag FEBRUARY 2 #WoYeShi. Happy Death Day With many critics describing this acclaimed Bu Hao Groundhog Day meets Scream,” Happy Death Day centers on college student Tree The Force Awakens, which garnered a respect- Gelbman,horror flick who as “is stuck in a time loop, reliving the ableDespite RMB331 the relative million success in its opening of its predecessor weekend in day she was murdered over and over. She must try Star Wars: The Last Jedi failed to solve her own murder and save herself before having to begin over again the next day. With a star China back in 2016, turn from relative newcomer actress Jessica Rothe, itsto findopening its footing weekend, at the which Chinese was boxwell office below last the Happy Death Day has been praised for pairing self- studio’smonth. The expectations film earned considering RMB182.8 it million was heavily during promoted in China, including a partnership be- tropes. Star aware jokes and parody with classic slasher film Wars-themed art exhibitions in 55 movie theaters acrosstween Disneythe country. and Wanda Cinemas that led to

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‘20%’ (2017) ‘Superman’ (2015) ‘Soulful Times’ (2017) She Never Sings Our Songs Diamond D Kyle Eastwood A dreamy start to the Beijing rock- Hip-hop producer and MC A breezy, easygoing track from ers’ debut album, ‘20%’ floats by Diamond D raps over a jazz sam- the composer and his ensemble, with its simple piano arrangement ple of ‘Industrial Power,’ by Keith ‘Soulful Times’ is indeed that, and breathy vocals. Mansfield, like they’re made for with groovy horns and keys add- each other. ing to the fun. ‘Follow My Voice’ (2017) ‘I’ll Call You’ (2017) ‘Yun Yi’ (2016) Julie Byrne Jay Guedz Backspace Acoustic guitar, strings and a voice The tempo and drops are all there, The rising Chinese indie band that worms under your skin and but this trance track strikes a nails it with the perfect combi- into your heart – we’ll follow you, more subdued than celebratory nation of jangly guitar and Joy Byrne. tone. For late summer nights. Division-like bass.

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

GIG POSTER OF THE MONTH

Catch the lead singer of Beijing band The month. With 20 years of guitar-playing underSands, hisLiu belt, Donghong, Liu won’t at Moguspacedisappoint. this

Sat Feb 10, 9pm; RMB80 (door), RMB66 (advance); Moguspace, 66 Jiaoda Donglu, Haidian 海淀区交大东路66号 (6224 9830)

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ILLUSTRATION BY ZHENG DONG, DESIGNED BY GUO ZHEN

compiled by Erica Martin

Record label Maybe Mars is celebrating 10 years of unique and uncompromising releases with a 38-track compilation of songs from bands whose work has defined the label over the past decade. We asked artists involved in the project to share their thoughts on the label’s impact on China’s underground rock scene.

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AV Okubo Genre: punk/noise/experimental Hometown: Wuhan Song on album: ‘Uncle’ ago when we signed a contract with Maybe Mars.“AV Okubo’s Since then, music our adventure touring hasbegan spanned a decade more than half the world. In 2013, we toured with legendary [English post-punk band] Gang Alpine Decline of Four through China and Europe. Recently, Genre: psych-rock Hometown: Beijing via LA Radio] to produce our third full-length album. Song on album: ‘Pre-Columbian Artifact’ Onewe successfully by one our dreamsinvited Davehave Sitekcome [oftrue. TV Long on the live Maybe Mars!” - “To us, Maybe Mars seemed like an organic Hiperson wemanifestation came to Beijing of the in scene 2010, that we hadwere flour only Genre: rock ished at [Beijing live house] D-22. When Hometown: Chengdu saw The Molds, whose set led to no fewer Song on album: ‘Curtain’ in town two nights. We went to D-22 and Beside Me, and P.K. 14 perform. It was real than three fights in the crowd, Ourselves Maybe Mars. For example, we’ve gotten to lifers from the music circus, there was clearly know“We met Fazi a lotfrom of Xi’anfriends and from The working Fallacy from with somethingjaw-on-the-floor-type powerfully stuff.vital happening To us haggard under - planned a concert together called ‘The Spirit turned to the US, got married, quit our jobs ofXinxiang the Scene.’ [Henan For province],Maybe Mars’ and 10th in 2016 anniver we - andthe aegis promptly of Maybe moved Mars to Beijing.” and D-22. We re sary show in 2017, we invited Lonely Leary us. It was very energetic with a bunch of boys screamingand Birdstriking onstage! to playMaybe the Mars’ first songmore with impro - Birdstriking vised and lax cooperation is very much in tune Genre: noise rock with indie music, and we are very grateful for Hometown: Beijing their support.” Song on album: ‘25’

Fazi bands, they will inevitably mention one or Genre: post-punk/surf-rock two“Whenever Maybe Marsforeigners bands. talk In thisabout sense, Chinese Maybe Hometown: Xi’an Mars is fantastic! Rock’n’roll fans from the Song on album: ‘Borderless’ post-80s and -90s generations basically grew up with Maybe Mars’ music, which is why Maybe Mars is right when they describe understand the ideas of their bands and pro- themselves as the voice of the Chinese youth. vide“Maybe their Mars full hassupport, a good including system – a they focus clearly on They are more focused on the development overseas expansion, which is very important to of a band, rather than thinking about how Chinese independent music. Many new Chinese well your album is selling, or how much bands are getting more exposure as a result of money you can make in one show. They don’t this.” consider these short-term goals, because good works of art must pass the test of time before they can be proved to be authentic.” Dirty Fingers Genre: punk Hometown: Shanghai Chui Wan Song on album: ‘Diaosita’ Genre: psych-rock/noise rock Hometown: Beijing Song on album: ‘One Eye Closed’ something very clear in mind, and when you join“The the artists label who you sign are notwith joining Maybe a Mars commercial have company, but a family. That’s the reason the la- a record label, but also a family. It’s aestheti- bel is so careful about signing artists. Once they “For me and the band, Maybe Mars is not just like you, they spoil you. They support us, give in the bands have been spared no support us freedom and help us on a personal level if andcally help. first-class We are and very inclusive, fortunate and and musicians proud to be a part of Maybe Mars.” we are in a difficult moment. They are cool.” Maybe Mars 10 Year Compilation Album is available Top to bottom: AV Okubo, Hiperson, Fazi, Dirty Fingers, Alpine Decline, at www.maybemars.com. Birdstriking, Chui Wan

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THE XX An Essential Playlist Ahead of their Beijing Show compiled by Dominique Wong

I See You. It’s theBritish band’s indie only electronic mainland group China The gig, xx so (R-L: grab Oliver your ticketsSim, Romy and Madleyget ready Croft by checkingand Jamie out Smith, our AKA Jamie xx) stop by Beijing early this month, to promote the their latest album essential playlist. XX (2009) ‘Crystalised’ COEXIST (2012) The song that started it all. You know how it goes: the guitar, the build up, the back-and- ‘Sunset’ forth vocals. It’s a bit rough around the edges The band perfects its restrained, bordering- – the band, which then included guitarist on-house sound to deliver an epic post-break Baria Qureshi, were in their teens at the time – but the song sounds just as unique as it did we had, we act like we had never met.” The when it was on repeat back in 2009. trackup song, retains as Madley a sense Croft of urgency sings: “After thanks all to that Jamie xx’s tight production. ‘Try’ THE NOTORIOUS like the start of a club banger, Sim soon drops in,Despite as does the Madley track’s Croft,opening, and which the two sounds lament XX (2010) failed relationships. But don’t worry, the club ‘Dead Wrong Intro’ beat manages to sneak its way back in a few I SEE YOU (2017) times before the otherwise relatively straight- edge electronic track peters out. ‘Dangerous’ (2017) TheProducer xx and Wait The What’s Notorious mash-up B.I.G. albumblew up (what the Internetever happened in early to 2010. mash-ups?) New York of tunesmagazine by And with one unexpected note – trumpets! – I See You signals members of The xx claimed to have enjoyed it. the trio’s triumphant and decidedly more called the album, “really great stuff,” and even the first track off third album the ingenious album, as the guitar riff seam- albums. A brave and brilliant move, consider- ‘Dead Wrong Intro’ is the perfect, well, intro to ingupbeat the yearsreturn of after minimalist a five-year goodwill hiatus the between band had built up. Satlessly Feb merges 3, 7.30pm; with RMB4480-1,680; Biggie chanting Beijing “B-I-G.” Exhibition Center, 135 Xizhimen Dajie, Xicheng 西城 ‘Replica’ 区西直门大街135号 (tickets via songkick.com) Can you move forward by looking backwards? ‘Replica’ seems to ask, as Sim confronts his past in this beautiful track. Piano adds another layer of dimension while plodding bass brings depth. Scan the QR code to listen.

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LOVE IS ILLUSION by Joy Ginger Beijing producer Joy Ginger offers up an EP of liquid, loungy R&B. Earnest and romantic, the songs feature twinkling, future-forward sounds laid over classic R&B grooves. He also braids in the types of ambient sounds that are appearing more and more in downtempo electronic music, with a charcoal pencil scribbling noise at the end of ‘Luv Letter’ and a few plaintive cat meows throughout the efferves- cent ‘Stay in My Arms.’ On the remixes, fellow producer sususu seamlessly weaves a horn section into ‘Moonbow,’ adding layers of funk to the vocal samples.

Listen at babelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/love-is-illusion

INTO ONE NAME by Organ Tapes Formerly based in Shanghai before relocating to London, producer and vocalist approaches romantic balladry, Into One Name Organ Tapes released this record with Genome666MBP. With a pop sensibility that- lays dancehall-like beats with a dizzying array isof engaging experimental from sounds,the first including hums of its lovelyChristian opener choir ‘Rust’ samples to its and closing the babbling track’s final of a twang.brook. InHis between, autotuned Organ vocals, Tapes mum over- bling about broken hearts and missed connections, sound like an emotionally present cyborg. Into One Name in with the rest of the label’s philosophy. ’s sci-fi and avant-garde elements allow it to fit squarely Listen at genome666mbp.bandcamp.com/album/gnm005-into-one-name

SPROUT by Sound & Fury Shenzhen’s Boring Productions proudly announces on their Bandcamp page that -

group“bedroom toured pop and rules experimented the world,” so for it six makes years sense before that recording they’d end Sprout 2017 by releas ing the debut of lo-fi pop band Sound & Fury. Hailing from Chengdu, the four-piece throughout. Several of the best tracks, like the shambling ‘It’s All Ok,’ shine. Vacillating thanks between sugary pop and brooding shoegaze, the albums features a lo-fi grittiness ending on a strong note with the stirring track ‘Candy Memory’ and seven-minute shoegazeto the mumbling closer ‘Snow vocals. Song.’ The album as a whole has a sun-kissed, reflective quality,

Listen at boringproductions.bandcamp.com/album/sprout

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Got time to fill over Spring Festival? Erica Martin has got you covered with a list of China- related books and podcasts to keep you busy.

EPISODES SHOWS Sinica Podcast Sinica is the longstanding leader in podcast- ing about Chinese current affairs. Hosts Kaiser Maeve in America – ‘The Roz Episode: 37 Round Kuo and Jeremy Goldkorn interview a range Trips from Shanghai to San Mateo’ of journalists, academics and policy makers to In this episode of the comedian’s podcast, Maeve Higgins interviews Roz Koo, an activist and today. find compelling stories about the state of China businesswoman who grew up in occupied Shanghai.

China Tech Talk A weekly podcast for those interested in technology and startup culture, this show covers a wide range of topics, including a recent mini-series chroni- PODCASTS The Ezra Klein Show – ‘Evan cling China tech trends for 2017. Osnos Interview on the North Korea Crisis, Trump’s Mental Health, and China’s Rise’

takes a look at current affairs in ChinaVox’s editor-at-large in this interview Ezra with Klein Age The China History Podcast of Ambition author Evan Osnos. One for the history nerds, historian Lazlo Montgomery has been running this deep dive into 5,000 years of Chinese history and culture since 2010. His latest mini series focuses on Chinese philosophy. StartUp: ‘Make China Cool Again – Season 6, Episode 4’ This episode of the entrepreneur-focused podcast chronicles China’s mission to amp up its soft power and cultural cachet,

focusing specifically on the music industry and pop idols.

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BOOKS The Wangs vs. The World When boisterous businessman Charles Wang loses his wealth in the

concocts a plan to return to China and start2008 over,American taking financial his entire crisis, family he on a road trip across the States before they go. This debut novel by journalist Jade Chang found massive success last year thanks to its dark comedy and com- passionate exploration of Chinese- American identity.

Little Reunions The latest book by celebrated Shanghai novelist Eileen Chang to EPISODES be translated into English is this bleak doomed romance set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai. After growing up in a wealthy but un- happy family, a young woman begins an affair with a man who collaborates with the Japanese regime.

The Boat Rocker With the release of its paperback edition last fall, this latest work by notable Liaoning-born novelist Ha Jin centers on Feng

New York. The darkly comic novel follows Feng as he attempts Danlin, a fiercely principled journalist and Chinese expat in novelist. Little Fires Everywhere to write an expose skewering his ex-wife, a financially corrupt A follow-up to her best-selling 2014 debut about rac- ism against overseas Chinese in America, Everything I Notes of a Crocodile Never Told You, this new work by novelist Celeste Ng Written in 1994 and translated into English for chronicles a rule-following family in a wealthy suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, whose lives are upended when a LGBTQ+ writer Qiu Miaojin chronicles a group of freethinking mother-daughter pair become tenants at teenagersthe first time in ’80s last Taiwanyear, this exploring cult classic their by identities notable their house. and sexualities. The experimental work combines di- ary entries and vignettes with satirical prose.

Little Soldiers: An American Boy, a Chinese The Golden Hairpin This newly translated book and audiobook debuts right at the tail School, and the Global Race to Achieve end of CNY on February 20, just in time to tuck into on a plane ride home. Written by Hangzhou-born novelist Qinghan CeCe school systems debuted last fall to much acclaim. and set during in dynastic China, the suspenseful tale opens with AmericanFor fans of journalist nonfiction, Lenora this examination Chu is raising of herChina’s family teenage bride-to-be Huang Zixia being framed for the murder of in Shanghai, and after enrolling her son in a state-run her family, who authorities believe she killed to get out of an ar- - backs to China’s approach to academics compared to innocence. theschool, US. she began exploring both benefits and draw ranged marriage. She sets off to find the real killer and prove her

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Yu Fang, ‘The Scene of Awareness’ Yin Xiuzhen, ‘Back to the End’ Through Feb 11; Link Gallery Through Mar 3; Pace Beijing

Sun Yu, ‘Luminary’ Through Feb 11; Tong Gallery+Projects

For gallery information visit www.thatsmags.com/beijing

Zhan Chong, ‘Moulds’ Through Mar 11; Gallery Yang

André Komatsu, ‘When the sun falls down Cont(IN)una project’ Through Feb 28, Galleria Continua

Group exhibition, ‘Infinite Rehearsal’ Through Mar 11; MOCUBE

34 | FEBRUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM HOT OFF THE GRILL Chatting with Grill 79 Chef Deivid Paiva

only want to give the best and send out only the the importance of family and supporting local perfect plate of food to our guests. It takes tremen- farmers.Executive Sous Chef Deivid Paiva, of Grill 79, talks dous hard work to strive for perfection and excellence in everything that we do. How did your upbringing influence your notion of food and cooking? How has living in Beijing influenced you?

Growing up in Portugal and Brazil, I have always It has been [just] over a year since I moved to been surrounded by food. At home, my grand- Beijing and I have really fallen in love with the place, mother would always cook for the family and the people, the food and the hospitality. The vegeta- prepare feasts from the region during weekends. ble and meat markets here in Beijing are amazing. I grew up in a family that loves cooking and really When creating new dishes for the restaurant and appreciates good food, which made me realize that cooking is about nurturing people. This is and ingredients in my European cuisine to bring a how I came to understand the true meaning of sensethe hotel, of familiarity I try to infuse to my traditional guests and Chinese also to flavors sup- hospitality. port our local farmers and producers.

What are the highlights and most challenging What is special about dining at Grill 79 at China Best Steakhouse for 2016, Award of Excellence for aspects of your job? World Summit Wing? How2016, do and you many like more. to unwind?

For the past 10 years, I have been working in Grill 79 is an exceptional restaurant. It has I recently became a father to a beautiful daugh- Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury 5-star views reaching all the way to the rooftops of the ter. And I really look forward to the part of the hotel companies, spanning different countries in- Forbidden City, [which makes it] a captivating day where I get to hold her and take care of her. cluding Ireland, South Africa, Portugal, Qatar, and destination for anyone in search of a memorable Spending time with my wife and daughter at now, China. It takes a really determined person to home is the perfect place to unwind and relax. survive working in such high-pressured environ- Cuisine, the restaurant has won a lot of accolades ments. Every day presents a challenge because we dining experience. During my tenure as its Chef de Grill 79 (see Listings for details)

and awards including Best Restaurant for 2016, challenge for us now is how we really rise above worked in six hotels in China – though he’s also the offerings, and how we enter that whole life- A Q&A WITH... managedOriginally properties from Australia, everywhere Timothy from O’Driscoll England has to style center. We want to compliment the area, Nigeria. We caught up with him while overlooking and we also want to do something that’s new. Timothy O’Driscoll, General What are you doing that’s new? HowSanlitun does from it feel the topto be floor operating of his hotel. such an Manager of InterContinental We’re launching a whole new enhancement in iconic hotel? Char Restaurant. We’re showcasing 55 different Beijing Sanlitun It’s very exciting. Coming into a landmark prop- types of bubbles – Champagnes, sparklings and erty that people already know and taking charge cavas, from the very very top end, but also down of it from after the opening – it’s a dream for any to the fun drinking, very reasonable prices, what general manager. It’s also exciting, from a hotel- laughs]. ier’s point of view, to have that checklist of We’re also enhancing our grill. We are location, property, and market, and I think that showcasingI call scoffing the wines very [ best Australian beef. After this hotel ticks all those boxes. It’s amazing to be the 14-year ban on American beef was lifted, part of InterContinental’s 70 years of history, and this property is a fantastic milestone in its journey throughout the world as a global brand. Africanwe were beef the tofirst the to city. launch US beef in Char Restaurant. Now we are bringing the first South The hotel is on one of the busiest intersections What would you say to Beijingers who’ve in the city. What are the challenges of working walked past the hotel but haven’t gone in? in this location? Step inside! A lot of people get excited about Every challenge has positives. This is my sixth the lights on the outside of our building, but the hotel in China, but this one is its own destination, magic really starts on the inside. We’ve got a and that’s a huge plus. As soon as you mention Sanlitun, everyone knows it. If you open a hotel in and bars. We don’t just want to be a luxury in- a part of the city that isn’t as well known, you’ve ternationalwonderful third hotel floor, – we withwant great to be restaurants part of the got a harder job. There’s nothing worse than community and enhance Sanlitun as Beijing’s when you’re staying in a hotel and then you step lifestyle hub. outside and there’s a freeway. We’re in the middle of this fantastic lifestyle hub, and you can walk and InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun, No. 1 South explore and really discover what’s out there. The Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯路1号北京三里屯通盈中心洲际酒店 (6530 8888)

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The Rural Chinese Town Becoming a Global Skiing Hub

words by Noelle Mateer additional reporting by Chang Qian

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Hebee doesn’t like winter sports. sual name, with a smirk.) The oppor- “I don’t really care for skiing,” she tunities in Shenzhen were greater, the tells me, at the base of one of China’s city had a fun, international feel, and it finest ski slopes. “I’ve only done it a was warmer. She loved it. handful of times in my past three years But then Zhangjiakou was an- here. I’m too busy.” nounced as the home of the 2022 Hebee is just here to work. The res- Winter Olympics, alongside Beijing. taurant manager had originally left her Hebee felt the pull of opportunities home city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei, after close to home. And so she went to university, to work in Shenzhen. (“It's Chongli, a rural district of Zhangjiakou, Chinese-English,” she says of her unu- where, she’ll admit, she’s kind of bored.

“Are you happy here?” I ask. grew up, mostly, farming. “Sure,” she says with a shrug. Only now, Chongli is in the midst of a “Are you looking forward to the jaw-dropping transformation, as China Olympics in 2022?” experiences a boom in winter sports “Sure… I guess,” she says with a facilities. In 2000, China was home to laugh and another shrug. 50 ski resorts. As of 2015, the coun- Hebee pours me a beer from behind try had 568, according to China Ski the bar where she works, an American- Industry White Book, by industry vet- style brewpub at Thaiwoo Ski Resort. eran Benny Wu. Thaiwoo is one of China's nicest Nowhere has been more impacted by resorts, but today, the temperature is this transformation than Chongli, where -20 degrees Celsius, the coldest of the a small population of 126,000 now sup- year. I'm one of three customers. ports seven ski resorts. Before Thaiwoo “What about your friends and family, took over one of its mountains, a tiny do they ski?” I ask. farming village existed at its base. The “Not really,” she says. “Well, actually, average income there was RMB600 I do have one friend who likes to ski. per month, making it one of the poor- She came up here once to try it, and est regions in China. Since the Olympic now she loves it. announcement, however, Chongli has “She’s from Beijing though.” seen investment in local ice and snow The mountains around Chongli are tourism reaching nearly RMB88 bil- a ruddy brown, and snow must be pro- lion as of last summer, and last winter duced artificially for them to be skiable (2016-17), Chongli received 2.77 mil- at all. Skiing is not native to this region lion visitors, according to China Daily. – in fact, the first ski field didn’t open The story of fast-paced development here until 1996. Residents of Chongli is one that has played out in count- did not grow up learning to ski. They less towns in China before – except in

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Clockwise from left: Children learn to ski on Chongli's slopes; construction continues at Thaiwoo Ski Resort; the Olympic logo is dysplayed in downtown Chongli

I don’t really care for skiing. I’ve only done it a handful of times. I’m too busy

Chongli, the Olympics will introduce more than GDP-boosting infrastruc- ture projects: They’ll give the town a new identity. Chongli residents, many of whom had never skied before the Winter Olympics announcement, are now the backbone of the country’s finest ski resorts. And even those who don't ski are finding ways to profit off the recent push. Liu Juan, for example, has lived in Chongli for 20 years, but only recently learned to ski. She’s making money from China’s ski boom nonetheless. In early 2015, Liu invested in property along downtown Chongli’s main strip, and opened one of the town’s first coffee shops. (Today, there’s a Starbucks at Thaiwoo.) “It was a big gamble,” she says. But it paid off, when later that year, Zhangjiakou was announced as an Olympic host. From her cafe, whose decor looks conveniently similar to popular Korean chain Maan Coffee, she tells me there were hardly any foreigners in Chongli before the announcement. Now, the

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Most of our customers are Beijingers. We give some free passes to locals, but they often prefer to work

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former vice premier of Croatia is a director of Thaiwoo, these farmers are regular. first in line for jobs on the resort. “He’s some sort of ambassador for “We offer training for locals,” says the Winter Olympics. He came and Zhou. “We give some free passes to lo- drank my coffee,” she says. (Ante cals, but they often prefer to work.” Simoni was the Croatian ambassador According to Liu, that’s because: to China from 2008 to 2013, and was “Ski culture is something that was quoted by Xinhua as saying: “Chongli introduced to Chongli. It’s not origi- boasts of high quality snow and the nal.” best skiing coaches, so welcome to To see a part of Chongli’s past that Chongli for skiing fun.”) predates its snow sports, Liu recom- Few people know Chongli better mends something unusual: A Catholic than Liu. As president of the Chongli cathedral. Photographers’ Association, she’s “There’s a Catholic history of this dedicated the past two decades to town – it’s been around for 300 years,” documenting the county with her cam- she says. era. She gives me a copy of Charming Today, Chongli boasts a sizable Chongli, a book of photos that she pro- Catholic minority – left over from duced with fellow photographers. missionary visits that occurred centu- “See this?” she says, pointing at ries ago. In the 18th century, the town, a photo of a lush, verdant valley on then known as Xiwanzi, was a hub for its pages. “I took this photo in 2007. Catholicism in Northern China, accord- Today, it’s just a highway.” She flips ing to Xinhua. the page: “This one is a ski resort Xiwanzi was designated as a diocese now.” in 1946, and outlawed shortly thereaf- Since the Olympic announcement, ter, when the People’s Republic was Opposite page: A staffer watches the ski lift at Thaiwoo Liu has shifted her focus from nature founded. Ski Resort; This page, top to bottom: A statue of a shots to documentarian ones, focus- “That church is rebuilt,” says Liu. winter athlete stands tall in Chongli's main square; Photographer and cafe owner Liu Juan holds her photo ing on the changes happening in her “The original one got burned down dur- book, Charming Chongli; Chongli's cathedral displays region. ing the Cultural Revolution.” the town's long history of Catholicism “I take pictures of houses being de- Catholicism is no longer banned molished and apartments being built,” by the Chinese government, but the she says. “Because I think it’s impor- Diocese of Xiwanzi is. Priests in the un- tant to document the changes.” recognized diocese refused to officially Residents who’d had their land taken register as members of the Patriotic away and given to resorts were, for the Association – thus rendering their prac- most part, compensated generously, as tice illegal. Several priests have been well as given new apartments down- arrested in Hebei in recent years, ac- town. According to Summer Zhou, a cording to CNN.

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Liu, meanwhile, is not Catholic. She to Hebei. But while Wu is an old hand just thinks history is important. in China’s ski industry, he only started “The Great Wall was built here during skiing when he was an adult. the Ming dynasty, and Chongli also has “I started skiing when I was 30 years this religious culture,” she says. “The old,” he says. “But my children are local government isn’t showing the full 9 and 11, and I’ve already got them character of Chongli.” learning on the slopes.” Skiing may not be from Hebei, but The China National Tourism many claim that it is from China. The Administration expects to see over 300 world’s oldest documented skiing cul- million people involved in winter sports ture can be found in Xinjiang, where by 2022. Wu believes China’s young cave paintings in a remote town show people will make this possible. ancient dwellers sliding down hillsides Liu Juan’s son, for instance, is cur- on fur-coated planks of wood. rently studying winter sports man- “You know, we say skiing started in agement at a sports academy in China,” says Benny Wu, chief strategy Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital. officer of Vanke Group’s ski resort devi- Unlike his mother, he grew up skiing – sion. “But this is not that kind of skiing. Liu sent him to ski camps each winter. This ski culture comes from Europe.” “He thinks Chongli is great, and Wu is one of the world’s foremost ex- would like to come back to work, but perts on China’s ski industry. He began maybe after some exchange programs working in Chongli in 2008 (“During to the West,” she says. “A lot of fami- that period, ski resorts were very poor,” lies here are in the same situation. My he says), and later joined Wanda friend’s son just graduated high school, Group to develop a European-style ski and started working as a ski coach.” town, complete with two golf courses, Recently, Zhangjiakou University in- in Jilin province, home to what is argu- troduced a mandatory skiing instruction ably China's finest skiing terrain. “I had program for freshmen, the first of its Olympic thoughts for there,” he says, kind in the country. smiling. “But now the Olympics are Wan Bo is a university student who coming to Beijing.” spends his winters in Chongli, in between Today, he’s turned his attention back semesters in Tianjin.

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“All my friends love to ski,” he says. “I want to learn to ski and go skiing with them.” “The market is largely Beijingers, and increasingly, people from Shanghai and South China, who travel North to ski,” says Benny Wu. “And now many people from Beijing are investing in Chongli. Many have already moved there.” Beijinger Cui Bo invested in Chongli Counterclockwise from far left: Hebee stands in the property five years ago, before the brewpub at Thaiwoo Ski Resort; a lift provides at scenic view of Thaiwoo Ski Resort; Chongli's Ice and Snow town was announced as an Olympic Museum stands in downtown Chongli; the mountains of host. Cui, by the way, goes by Hebei are coated with artificial snow ‘Skymaster,’ because he wears a Storm Trooper costume to Star Wars events in his spare time. “He’s part of the official storm trooper army,” his business partner, Xin, tells me. Both Skymaster and Xin have been passionate skiers for years – though Xin says that, when he first started Ski skiing in Chongli in 2007, there was just one guesthouse, and only one hot culture pot restaurant in town. When I ask Xin what he would have thought had some- is something one told him then that Chongli would one day host the Olympics, he laughs. that was But by 2015, the tides had changed. introduced to the city. It’s not original 43 cover story

The Great Wall was built here during the Ming dynasty, and Chongli also has a religious culture. The local government isn’t

Top left: Skymaster and Xin stand in their Chongli work- shop; above and right: skis and skiing equipment are showing the full character displayed in Skymaster and Xin's store of Chongli

Skymaster opened a store on Chongli’s and even mentions seeing traffic jams main strip, and waited patiently for his form on the street outside his shop – a new home to be announced as Olympic brand new phenomenon. hosts. (If there’s one paradox I come Of course, development isn’t always across again and again while talking good. On the country road winding be- to Chongli residents, it’s that everyone tween downtown Chongli and Thaiwoo was surprised Chongli got the Games Ski Resort, my cab driver complains – but also, no one thought they’d go to about the cost of living. “Everything is the runner-up: Almaty, Kazakhstan.) more expensive here now,” he says. Today, Skymaster and Xin fix ski That’s certainly the case for real es- parts and sell sporting accessories tate – housing prices have doubled in in their shop, Nordica Lounge, one Chongli since the Olympic bid, accord- of the most successful stores in the ing to China Daily. area. “We have more and more foreign But overall, people speak positively customers,” Skymaster says. “But about the changes. Hebee tells me her mostly people from Beijing, some seasonal coworkers can still continue Shanghai.” Chongli residents? Not so farming over the summer, essentially much. doubling their salaries. “Starting from Skymaster believes life has improved March, they’ll go back to the field,” she in Chongli over the past few years, says.

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“In the past, there was nothing to do in the wintertime,” Benny Wu ex- plains. “Now people can improve their income.” For investors from Beijing, the opposite is true – there’s nothing to do in the summertime, when the tourists leave, and Chongli becomes quiet again. And yet, Skymaster tells me that’s when Chongli is best. Liu Juan says the same, and so does Summer Zhou. Hebee had mentioned that she’s from an area famous for its meadows, which I absolutely must visit, in the summer- You time. And even the real estate pam- phlets I’d picked up read: “The average know, we temperature in Chongli in the summertime is 18 degrees.” say skiing It is perhaps telling that everyone in Chongli seems to prefer the summer – started in it’s when their town is theirs again. But as long as there’s profit to be gained China. But from China’s snow sports boom, they’ll go along for the ride in the colder this is not months. Then in the spring, when the city that kind of dwellers these slopes were built for all leave, Chongli residents can have their skiing town to themselves, in the nicest time of year. above and below: ski resorts in Chongli

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WhyChongli Go: Some (Hebei)of China’s best slopes, in easy striking distance of Beijing. Slopes: Vary. Everything from easy to difficult. Facilities: Top-notch. Thaiwoo has multiple high-end hotels operating at the base of its slopes; Wanlong Ski Resort has been known to throw music festivals.

WhyYabuli Go: To hit(Heilongjiang) up the Harbin Ice Festival afterward. Slopes: Passable. Facilities: Average. Yabuli is one of China’s longest-running ski areas… but that also means it’s less than modern.

WhyBeidahu Go: Arguably (Jilin) the best snow in China. Slopes: High-quality. Facilities: As tricked-out as Dongbei gets. Wanda’s Changbaishan International Ski Resort is in the style of an Alpine ski town, and a Club Med offers all-food-and-booze-inclusive packages.

WhyGuangzhou Go: You’re in Southern (seriously) China; you’re curious about what an ‘indoor ski resort’ looks like. Slopes: In a temperature-controlled dome; slated to open in 2019. Facilities: Under construction.

WhyBeijing Go: You live in Beijing. Slopes: Mild. The ones in Nanshan aren’t thrilling, but they aren’t awful either – bonus points for being an easy daytrip. Facilities: Average. But hey – at least you can be downtown with a craft beer in your hand in an hour.

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Having earned a silver (Men’s 500 meters) and a bronze medal (5000-meter relay) at his Winter Olympics debut in 2014, this 23-year-old speed skater from Heilongjiang just claimed victory at the ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup. Will his winning streak lead him to his first-ever Olympic gold?

Eight Chinese Athletes to Watch in Sui Wenjing & Han Cong This Month’s Pairs Figure Skating

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Han Tianyu Short Track Speed Jia Zongyang Skating – Men’s Freestyle Skiing – Men’s Aerials Han was just 17 when he picked up his first silver (Men’s 1500 meters) and China may be a snow sports under- bronze (Men’s 5000-meter relay) medals dog, but this Liaoning native’s victory in in Sochi. Four years later, and with more the Freestyle Ski Aerial World Cup last international trophies under his belt, December is giving Chinese sports fans many hope that Han will earn his first hope. Pyeongchang will likely to be Jia’s Olympic gold in Pyeongchang. final Winter Olympics – will the 26-year- old be able to add a gold medal to his name before retirement?

Xu Mengtao Fan Kexin Freestyle Skiing – Short Track Speed Women’s Aerials Skating – Women’s Zhou Yang Having just won gold in the FIS Freestyle International Ski World Cup Short Track Speed Originally a favorite, Fan fell down last month, the 2014 silver medalist Skating – Women’s during the 500-meter race in Sochi and arrives in Pyeongchang with great failed to claim any medal in the event – momentum. Xu will be competing on the At just 26 years old, the Changchun- though she ended up taking home silver first day of the Year of the Dog, which born speed skater has won Olympic gold in the 1000-meter just days later. Will also happens to be her father’s birthday. three times, finishing first in the Women’s Fan finally be able to pick herself up and In a recent interview, the 27-year-old 1500-meter race during both the 2010 dust herself off? and 2014 Winter Games. The pressure is skier has expressed her hope to bring on for Zhou to defend her title this month. home gold as a gift for Papa Xu.

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MODERATELY MODERATELY GETTING many blissful days. many motorcycle or painting – so I’ve already had already or painting – so I’ve motorcycle I often do things I enjoy – like, riding my riding my – like, do things I enjoy I often What is your idea of the perfect day? What is your live simply and try to do everything well. do everything and try to simply live to try the dish out to see if it’s any good, be see if it’s any try the dish out to to me that I should It reminds finish one work. chilies from Sichuan. But I get that they want want Sichuan. But I get that they chilies from to rich mind and heart. him 10 years It took and we only use the best ingredients – like – like use the best ingredients only and we him because of his I like his style. by inspired is more expensive here, like rent and wages, and wages, rent like here, expensive is more him], was [points behind I painted artwork bowl. They forget we’re in Beijing. Everything in Beijing. Everything we’re forget They bowl. Inoue. This The Japanese artist Takehiko a it’s 20 kuai understand why don’t they most admire? do you person Which living When people from my hometown come here, come here, hometown my When people from do the same. cause I would noodles], which comes from Hubei province. Hubei province. comes from noodles], which [hot dry noodle dish is reganmian signature Probably people from my hometown. Our Our hometown. my people from Probably Who are your worst customers? worst your Who are support really reinforces what we’re doing. we’re what reinforces support really very loyal and come here every day. Their day. every and come here loyal very We have a lot of lovely customers – some are – some are customers a lot of lovely have We Who is your best customer? Who is your my first thought. my I have to walk my dog. Every morning, that’s dog. Every my walk to I have you woke up this morning? woke you What’s the first thing you thought when when thought What’sfirst thing you the Really great – I just got back from Japan. – I just got back from great Really How are you feeling today? feeling you are How owns a noodle restaurant on Chunxiu Lu. on Chunxiu a noodle restaurant owns This month, we speak with Chen Cheng, who who Cheng, speak with Chen This month, we GRAPEVINE

SNACKS AND THE CITY NEWS BITE Drama. That’s the word that comes to mind this winter. Intrigue on Omelette You Finish, But... Maizidian. Suspense in Sanlitun. Not only did Migas (Sanlitun) suddenly close forever (!), so too shuttered the doors of many other restaurants across our fair city. Palms LA Kitchen & Bar announced the closure of its original Gulou location, so it’s

hutongs. By the end of 2018, all that willofficial: be left Everyone’s in Gulou evacuating will be a lone the beer fridge and a handful of sad, confused English teachers. (Palms is keeping their Sanyuanqiao location open, though – so don’t freak out, kimchi burrito fans.) Andingmen bar Ron Mexico is also set for the chopping block – or At New York City’s Mr. Bing, jianbings are sold shall we say the blender? New own- for USD11-30. Who would pay that kind of ership plans on mixing it up, and money for a street crepe, you ask? Answer: pop while we know little about the new management’s plans, we do know Chinese-Canadian celebrity was spotted at the food that the place will no longer go by cart,star and shooting bona afide video ‘little for fresh food meat’news Krissite FirstWu. TheWe Feast. Wu an NFL player's sordid nickname and cohost Sean Evans attempt to make bings themselves – and Wu quickly fails, a trail of egg (Google it). yolk dripping off the edge of his stove. Why the big change? We’d venture a guess that it has to do with And New Yorkers appear to be loving Mr. Bing’s (New York-priced) bings – the shop plans on Adam Gottschalk, the bar’s former Fans loved the stunt: “OMG HE’S SUCH A KLUTZ I LOOOOVE HIM,” writes one commenter. - owner and personality, who has ings include cheese and Nutella. since decamped to Queenie’s – you opening its second Manhattan location this spring. Mr. Bing’s less-than-authentic jianbing fill know, that sandwich-shop-turned- bar on Yonghegong that’s never not crowded. Gottschalk has helped open OFF THE BEATEN PLATE

Chaoyangmen (#reviewcomingsoon). theThe second good Queenie’s news is some (AKA restau QS) in- rants cannot be killed. Punjabi, Beijing’s favorite Indian restaurant, Ready to meet your matcha? and one of its longest running, an- Lay’s ‘Matcha Flavor’ potato nounced its closure last month, when chips are conquering 7-Eleven owner Giresh Padrurry decided he’d shelves across China. We tried be leaving for India in 2018. Public them and can tell you: Well… outcry was swift, and new ownership they’re better than the yogurt- and funding soon saved the restaurant from closure. The restaurant will live on (though sadly without ourflavored taste ones, test was: at least? “I guess The it’shighest not Padrurry’s antics). praise overheard in our office upontoo But where are things opening?! you strong.” Try the matcha chips – and ask. Weirdly, Wangfujing. Beijing’s very thatLay’s bad, new the cherry matcha blossom flavor chips! isn’t – at Cheesecake Factory is almost your own peril. open. Happy Spring Festival to us all. first RMB6.70, 7-Eleven stores

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF RAMEN

Wait, ramen is from where? Dominique Wong dives into the Chinese history behind the beloved Japanese meal.

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national staple of Japan, but also a cherished dish of any food buff. Take self-described “ramen addict,” screenwriter Nicolas Tong, who has been eating ramen for over

I never really ‘got’ ramen, the quintessential “It’s all about the soup,” the 30-year-old Beijinger Japanese comfort meal of wheat noodles in umami- says.18 years, (Check though out Tong’s he first top became picks addictedon the next in 2013.page.) Tong’s aunt already opened a ramen joint in Harbin, but Tong hopes to open his own cartoon- rich broth. The first time I tried the dish was on themed one in Beijing one day. “Maybe I’ll make it exchange in Hong Kong in 2011. (In fact, coming buffet style and the restaurant characters [I feature] Ifrom tasted small-town a lot of dishes.) New Zealand, which isn’t exactly a will be from my movie,” he says. Tong’s restaurant bastionWhen for a friend cultural suggested diversity, Ajisen that wasway the back first then, time I won’t open for a few years, yet he’s adamant that wasn’t keen. To me, ramen was what you ate after a when the time comes he “must go to Japan to learn.” When I ask Tong whether he’s heard of the origin mi goreng. Though Ajisen, with its tasty broth and story, he scoffs: “China claims that everything is cutenight winking in town, girl and logo, it came was in admittedly two flavors: a few chicken cuts or originally from them. Maybe ramen really is from above the ramen of my youth, I remained somewhat China, I don’t know, but the Chinese government skeptical. [may as well] scream that whole universe is from Now, over half a decade – and several bowls China.” of noodles – later, I have come to appreciate According to Tong, the main difference between the steaming dish of starchy goodness and was ramen in Japan and China is the quality of the broth. surprised to learn recently that, according to “Some restaurants [in China] are not authentic at all historians, ramen may have actually originated in China. The name itself is derived from the pork bones. It’s more like instant soup.” Chinese word lamian, which means ‘pulled – theAfter soup eating is definitely at various not ramen made joints from inchicken Beijing and noodles.’ over a two-week period, I concur. There is good Historian George Solt delves into three compet- soup (Menya Musashi) and then there’s not-so-good ing origin stories in his book The Untold History of soup (Ajisen). There’s an art to eating ramen: you Ramen must slurp up the noodles – the distinctive sound is legendary feudal lord (and udon noodle soup lover) called zuzutto in Japanese – to get the full taste and . The first theory dates back to 1665, naming- sensation down your throat. But my favorite part is - when a layer of fat settles on top of the broth – then, troducedTokugawa toppings, Mitsukuni such as the as garlic first person and green to eat onions, ra I know it’s the real deal. tomen, his after simple his kelp Chinese noodle advisor soup. Zhun Shun Shui in The second story is set a little later. Following a “miantiao [Chinese noodles] without soup” and evenI see a person office workers, adding vinegar couples, to a their man noodle’swho demands rich and increased trading was made possible. Foreign tonkotsu broth. I overhear a waitperson exasperat- foodstuffs,treaty with like the porkUS in and 1854, wheat, Japan’s both ports integral opened ingre up- edly explain to a customer: “The noodles are the dients to ramen, were more readily available than same, and the meat is the same, but the soup is dif- before. Most Chinese traders migrated to treaty ferent.” ports. There, they would cook simple chicken noo- At famous restaurant chain Ippudo in the CBD, dle soup with scallions that would later be served the waitperson tells me that yes “of course” ramen by Chinese chefs working in Western-style res- came from China, originally. However, for further taurants. The dish was referred to as Nankin soba inquiries I should refer to the contact form on the (Nanjing noodles), named after China’s then-capital. Ippudo website, thanks. We enter the 20th century for our third story. The Meanwhile, the waitperson at Menya Musashi tells me that the restaurant’s Chinese cooks have all plainyear is noodle 1910, soupand Rai-Rai of the late Ken 1800s restaurant but added has just a soy Japan. “I heard that ramen originated in China,” I say, sauceopened, seasoning where founder and toppings Ozaki Kenichilike roast has pork, kept boiled the toreceived which trainingshe replies: from “No, a certified it’s from ramen Japan.” expert from spinach and seaweed, to form a dish that most re- sembles the ramen we know today. Whichever origin story strikes your fancy (I’m clear that ramen has evolved to become not only a personally a fan of the first one, because lords), it’s

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HAKATA ITIKA WU SHENJIA

Where Where Wangfujing Liangmaqiao Our That’s Beijing review says Looks like “The noods are authentic and deli- A 12-year-old boy’s room meets tradi- cious” (July 2017 issue) tional Japanese restaurant Who goes there Who goes there Anti-social people, who like order- Japanese expats and serious ramen ing off the touch-screens and eat- eaters ing in the cubicles Order Order The fried chicken and super-strong The almond pudding for some- HAKATA IKKOUSHA Wu Shenjia special, a sesame oil bar- thing sweet after your salty carbs becued pork noodle Daily, 10am-11pm; 11-15 PW3 Where Daily, 11.30am-11pm; 12 Xinyuan Xili Dong Building, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dong Parkview Green Jie Community, Chaoyang 朝阳区新源西里社 Chang’an Jie, Dongcheng 东城区东长安 Known for 区东街12号楼后院 (6461 5745) 街1号北京东方广场东方新天地商场平台层 Long-ass lines and friendly staff that loudly an- PW3号店铺11-15 (5607 5290) nounce every customer’s arrival and goodbye Who goes there Solo diners – Hakata’s bench seating makes dining alone seem less awkward Order IPPUDO Blindly (there is no English menu or photos) Daily, 11am-9.30pm; LG2-10, Parkview Green, 9 Where Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号侨福芳草地B2楼LG2 (8561 9618) Lonely Planet says WHERE TO “The most famousKerry Centre tonkotsu ramen shop in [Japan]” Who goes there EAT People who read about it in Lonely Planet or other ‘top’ lists (including this one, we suppose) Order RAMEN IN Any ramen, add on a barbecue pork bun if you’re not worried about extra calories (you are eating ramen, after all) BEIJING

Daily, 10.30am-10pm; B23a, Beijing Kerry Centre, North Tower 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心地下一层B23a (8529 8771)

KOYAMA WUDI JIA Where Where Taikoo Li North Taikoo Li South That’s Beijing readers say ‘A TripAdvisor China Member’ says That’s Beijing’s Sushi of the Year (Readers’ Choice, “The best ramen in Beijing” Who goes there Who goes there People looking 2016)to impress their date Order Order The Peoplegolden lookingbarbecue for pork a quick ramen fix and The miso ramen and the sushi fried dumplings Mon-Fri, 11:30am-1:30pm, 5:30-11pm, Sat-Sun, 11:30am- Daily, 10.30am-10.30pm; 3/F, Taikoo Li 11pm; NLG16B-17, B1/F, Taikoo Li North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, South, 10 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里 Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯太古里北区地下1层屯北路19号三里屯太古里南区3层 (6416 6891 NLG16B-17 (6417 5952)

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CRAVINGS Back for More by Noelle Mateer

another strip that fell prey to 2017’s wide- is like a sinfully good poke bowl minus the bricked amidst Beijing’s citywide renova- spread ‘brickings’ (nowhere is safe). Liulitun rice – which is the lamest part of any poke tions,When heNathan had some Zhang’s choice former words. restaurant was bowl to begin with, are we right? And we’re “It’s violent and forceful, and unfair be- shut in the same manner as White Tiger at a loss of words for how to describe the cause we don’t get a say in it,” he told That’s Zhonglu was home to Napa, before it was Hokkaido scallop tataki (RMB118) – drizzled in August, after local authorities bricked of the street, in the comfort of a mall. And in a hazelnut vinaigrette and burnt macada- over the windows of his popular Xiang’er whatVillage. the But new Cravings place loses is on in the hutong opposite charm, side it mia. Impress your date with this. makes up for accessible, all-ages fun. Dishes run the gamut from comfort food “Businesses here are forced to go out of Cravings strikes a rare balance: It is both to seriously impressive cuisine. But what re- business,Hutong restaurant, and we don’t White have Tiger a voice Village. in the family-friendly and hip. Its lemon-yellow ally makes them is the atmosphere in which situation […] It’s not the same hutong – it’s walls feature street-art-style paintings by they’re served: a gastrolounge for hutong not even a hutong anymore without these local artists and designers. Its menu offers hipsters, smack in the middle of Chaoyang. quirky businesses.” sophisticated sharing plates, kid-friendly - nibbles, and a robust list of beer and wine. Daily, 10am-2pm (brunch) and 6-11pm (dinner); plaining. Instead, he went to work building And during the day, Cravings transforms 50m West of South Gate, Park Avenue Compound, a newBut Zhangconcept. is notEnter one Cravings, to sit around his newly com into a haven for brunchers, with reasonably- Chaoyang 朝阳区公园大道生活广场喷泉北侧 (5719 2684) opened place just south of Chaoyang Park. priced, creative brunch plates. Ironically, the new spot is just across While kids romp in a seriously tricked-out play area, the adults take part in the equally serious business of eating. White Tiger chuan’r’ concept, but the idea here is less obvious –Village Cravings was makes known simply for its good, ‘upscale shareable

We start with a pot of mushrooms, topped withplates an with onsen Western egg and and Yunnanese Asian flourishes. ham

smothered in a tangy sauce made with pop- (RMB52),ular local spiceand thrice-cooked brand, DaQian crispy (RMB48). potatoes But the stars of the meal are the seafood dishes. Our tuna tartare (RMB98), featuring egg yolk and thin slices of crispy sourdough,

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MAEDA COFFEE The One Where We Pay RMB100 for Coffee words and images by Dominique Wong

We’re going to be honest with you: Maeda According to the menu, founder Takahiro ‘matcha experience,’ which is pretty much a DIY – fun! – matcha, sold at a similarly premium price (RMB78). Coffee isn’t exactly new. The first branch was charge.Maeda was Between 26 when them, he that’sopened over the 40 first years Served on a tray in a ceramic cup that’s aestablished hip building in andKyoto courtyard way back opposite in 1971. the oflocation, experience. though Maeda his third also sonroast, Ken grind is now and in a work of art in its own right, our Benkei is USLocated Embassy on on the Tianze second Lu, floor Maeda’s of Caochang, Beijing brew fresh coffee on site. Basically, Maeda accompanied by a cookie and name card, branch is low-key cool. Decor is kept fairly wants you to know that it is a legit opera- - neutral – and natural – featuring wood, tion. vors. It’s incredibly rich with a slightly bitter stone and ambient window-blinds. The There’s a lot to consider here: original aftertaste.which reminds It’s costly, us of thesure, blend’s but, to complex be fair, the fla place is so serene that upon settling same price as a cocktail in one of Sanlitun’s down on one of the sofas we feel nicer bars. In saying that, we will probably utterly content – and we blend coffee (RMB58-98), Dutch coffee order a cheaper blend next time but, hey, haven’t even or- (RMB88),which cinnamon share little milk in tea common (RMB68) other you do you. dered yet. and eventhan soda the floatsfact they (RMB58), all cost all over of We do indeed have fun whisking the kuai. matcha powder with hot water – it tastes far We go for the Benkei, - 50 a bold, and expensive AF (RMB98!), superior to the stuff you find in your aver Yirgacheffe cheaperage mall. than Our ourKyoto coffee. banana chocolate cake from south is also a delight, and at RMB58, significantly Ethiopia, Maeda’s quality drinks and zen vibes. Our plus onlyDespite regret our is not bill, ordering it’s hard more to find dessert. fault with But the that’s on us.

Daily 9am-9pm; 201, 2/F Caochang, Tianze Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区天泽路草场201 (5623 4368)

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BODENSEE Beijing is drowning in German restaurants – chestnut cream soup with roasted pumpkin overpriced bratwurst platters are almost as seeds (RMB48) is similarly hearty, with a ubiquitous as brick piles in the hutongs. But silky texture that makes us want seconds. If KITCHEN you like wild game, this is the place to go. The deer specials are over after Chinese Heavy Hitters BodenseeBodensee Kitchen feels homey ups the from game the with moment a menu New Year, but not to worry – the regular full of flavorful options, all worth their price. menu is a treat as well. Just don’t come here if by Holly Baer Maizidian’s South German Bakery, its warm, you’re looking for a light snack. Our Tyrolian youwooden walk spacein. Located features on thecutesy second kitsch floor and above schlutzkrapfen (RMB88), an Austrian dump- German-speaking staff at all hours. We begin with Bodensee’s butter, is as light as it gets. Our beef roulade seasonal game meat menu ling filled with spinach, parmesan and brown cabbage. And as if that weren’t enough calo- which features deer. (RMB126) comes with spaetzle and red (availableThe through deer goulash Feb 15), Bavarian mousse (RMB48). with poached pear ries,But we most finish importantly, with a vanilla-and-raspberry beer – what is a (RMB138) is German restaurant without it? We sample a succulent, - light and refreshing) and Weihenstaphan dition of the wheateverything (RMB40, from a Bitburger tad darker) draft to (RMB54, meat,flavorful with ren Schoefferhofer grapefruit wheat (RMB38, none of the sessionable and almost soda-like) and a lum- gaminess that bumba (RMB40, hot chocolate with Meyer’s wild meat is Rum). The drinks are classically German, prone to. Our with some unexpected twists – kind of like garlic cream soup with fresh forest mushrooms (RMB38) is Daily,Bodensee 8am-midnight; Kitchen. 27 Lucky Street, 1 Chaoyang meaty and creamy, while Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳公园路1号好运街 not being too heavy. The 27号 (131 4685 2613)

TRANSIT Going Places by Noelle Mateer

Transit has reemerged after a painfully long hiatus – a hibernation that left Beijingers Chengdu, to research the miners’ unique woefully lacking a restaurant that could pair diet.to Zigong, Following a salt-mining tenets of town traditional outside Chinese of wine with koushuiji. If you’ve never been medicine, the cuisine is meant to protect to Transit, you ought to go. If you simply miners from the ills of working in steamy, haven’t been in a while, it’s time get reac- salty places – and therefore uses fresh chi- quainted. lis rather than dried. This culinary history - mains the same: Transit serves modern, el- egantBut takesfirst, aon rundown, traditional because Sichuanese the gist dishes. re Eelis on Stew show (RMB188) in our Zigong-style – two remarkable fava beans dishes Also, drinks. Really good drinks. (RMB58), as well as in our Salt Miners’ Wild Transit 2.0 has reopened without Cicada At Transit, spice is not violent – but nei- Ultralounge, the sister (ultra) lounge next theryou won’t is it mild. find Itelsewhere starts as ain gentle Beijing. tingle that door – but the lounging lives on in a new slowly builds into a buzz, and no, Transit space, positively dripping in chic 1930s- does not spike its sauce with opium like the Shanghai vibes, where we sip on gin and notorious Sichuan restaurants of Gui Jie. Yes, tonics mixed with huangjiu (RMB80 and you can get high off of excellent cooking. surprisingly smooth). (And also off of huangjiu gin and tonics.) Nothing is traditional – what other restaurant mixes gin and yellow wine? – and yet, Daily, noon-2pm and 6-10pm; N4-36, Taikoo Li everything is deeply inspired by tradition. North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号 Owner and founder Catalin Ichim traveled 三里屯Village北区N4-36号 (6417 9090)

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SCANDAL Making a Scene words and images by Dominique Wong

New Sanlitun bar Scandal is a bit of daring and complex. a misnomer. It’s less political thriller, We are big fans of the earthy more tropical funk fest – perhaps the sweet, yet spicy, ‘Rosemary,’ a mix of biggest scandal is that it’s not another rosemary-infused cachaca, almond speakeasy (the reigning Beijing bar syrup, green pea puree, pineapple juice trend). and – wait for it – yellow mustard. Our friend is taken by ‘Coffee Bean’ – cold entered the era of prestige cocktail brew coffee with tequila, Mezcal, pas- bars.Scandal’s The space arrival is big confirms and shiny. that There we’ve sionfruit and lime – whereas we are is no cheap Taobao accessory or ge- less enthralled. Basically, order to your neric cocktail in sight. taste, and you won’t be let down. It feels fresh, or, as our drinking There is a method to the madness: companion says, pointing to one of the The bar uses a sous-vide machine, whereby cocktail ingredients are Instagrammable.” Search the hashtag sealed in a bag, placed in a water bath, #scandalbeijingbar’s black marbled on the tabletops: social media “Very and slowly cooked at a set temperature app and a photo of said tabletop indeed for hours. It sounds like a hipster fad, shows up. but it ensures the taste of each infusion Yet the Courtyard 4 spot has other is consistent. ’grammable features. Like velvet green Trend or not, it’s working for walls, palm trees and a pink neon Scandal. Even during soft-opening, the sign at the entrance. There’s also a DJ place is packed by 10pm. Come spring- booth. Aesthetically, it reminds us of a time, it’s what everyone at work will be talking about on Monday morning, and tightly controlled color palettes. WesAt Andersonthe time of film our – visit, all symmetry cocktails and front of Scandal’s pink sign. number over a dozen and sell for con- will likely inspire countless selfies in siderably more (RMB80-90). Named Daily, 7pm-2am; Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang (next to Izakaya Hashiba) 朝阳区工体 (‘Pomegranate,’ ‘Almond’), each one is 北路4号院 (桥长居酒屋旁边) (6508 5150) simply for their dominant flavor

60 | FEBRUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM CITY SCENES Tiny, teddy-bear hugging human does not appreciate when men tell women to smile, at Oakwood Residence Damei Beijing’s Christmas Appreciation Party.

Man on right suddenly realizes he’s wearing the same exact outfit as Chef Woman gives a thumbs up sign, mans gives tentative signals that he’s OK Federico Zanellato in the TIAGO Global Star Chef Program. with being photographed, at WOO Space’s ‘Genius at Work’ pop up.

Iron Chef contestants have no idea that the poster behind them has already After years of meditative practice, man and woman finally reach state of nir- chosen the winner, at an event with Executive Chinese Chef Kenny Chan in vana, at China World Summit Wing’s New Year Concert. China World Hotel.

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Backspace and Agoraphobia / Concert Zhang Jing Trio Gig

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Zhang Jing is an acclaimed guitarist who composes jazz tunes with elements of funk and rock. He’ll be playing alongside bassist Dan Zylinski and drummer Victor Bastidas. Tue Feb 27, 9pm; RMB50 (advance), RMB60 (door); Dusk Dawn Club Diamond D DJ (DDC, see Listings for details) Check out a double-header of Chinese indie rock with Backspace and Agoraphobia. NYC hip-hop legend and MC Diamond Backspace is a newly-founded outfit, but they’ve already recorded with local legend D plays a DJ set at Yue Space, alongside Yang Haisong. Meanwhile, Agoraphobia’s cred comes from opening for Birdstriking B’Rock Orchestra local MCs Purple Soul, Half a Blunt, DJ last year. Concert Kut Daily and Believe. Sun Feb 4; 9-11.30pm; RMB50 (advance), RMB60 (door); Dusk Dawn Club (DDC, Sat Feb 3, 8pm; RMB150 (advance) see Listings for details) RMB200 (door), Yue Space, 7 Banqiao Nanxiang, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng 东城区北新桥街道板桥南 youANDme / DJ 巷7号人民美术印刷厂内

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine Concert

Celebrate the Spring Festival with none other than the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, who B’Rock is making baroque music cool will be performing a special New again. The punks of the Early Music Year’s Concert. Celebrate something opening on Sanlitun Bar Street, rather than getting bricked world will play selections from Vivaldi’s Fri Feb 19-Sun Feb 21, 7.30pm; up, with the launch party of new Sanlitun club Aurora. Berlin DJs youANDme, who Four Seasons with their innovative style RMB100-880; Tianqiao Performing have played their acclaimed brand of techno the world over, will perform. Support alongside soloist Rodolfo Richter. Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao Nandajie, comes from Pancake Le, Mario Yu, Tucoco and Sunk. Sun Feb 25, 7.30pm; RMB80-400; Xicheng 西城区天桥南大街9号楼 Fri Feb 2, 10pm-late; RMB50 (advance), RMB80 (door); Aurora, 3/F Tongli NCPA, 2 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng 西 (tickets via en.damai.cn) Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯同里三层302室城区西长安街2号

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Bingo / Gaming The Hidden Bar Party

Beijing Experience invites you to the soft-opening of a new space in Sanlitun. The multi-use area is ideal for events or use as a photo studio, bar, cinema and more. The digs are so underground that it’s pretty hard to find, though it’s about half a kilometer north of Hujialou subway. Games-and-burgers enclave Arcade cranks it up with its last-Wednesday-of- Once you find it, expect chill beats, every-month Bingo nights. The fun-filled event, which has been certified by dancing and discounts on selected Hand-Pulled Noodles the Beijing Bingo Association, is a great way to get you through the middle of drinks. and Dumplings Cooking the week, what with plenty of beer, DJs, competition and tasty food alike. The Sat Feb 3, 7.30pm-late; free; 550m team also promises awesome prizes and, as bingo is a game of luck, you’ve north of Hujialou subway, Chaoyang 朝 We know you love eating noodles and only got to be in it to win it. And if you think bingo is just for old people, 阳区离呼家楼地铁站北550米 (for venue dumplings but we bet you a dozen you’re missing out. Arcade: challenging stereotypes since 2017. Food and details and to pre-register, add WeChat jiaozi that you don’t know how to drink specials include half-price mussel pots from Common Burger, RMB30 ID: 13071139166) make ‘em. Discover how to do just that Jing-A pints and BOGO cocktails. at China Culture Center’s cooking class, Wed Feb 28; free; 8pm; Arcade, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大 where you will learn how to pull thin Mental Health 街1号 (6500 2884) noodles and prepare dumpling skins Peer Support Group and fillings. Wellness Sat Feb 10, 4-6.30pm; RMB250; China Family Day / Reading Culture Center, The Victoria Gardens D4, Chaoyang Park West Road Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西路维多利亚花园D4 (6432 9341)

Storytelling Thursdays Culture

If you’re feeling stressed or just need to talk to somebody, check out CandleX’s bi-weekly support groups. The international community-focused groups Itching to get something off your The folks at Slow Boat are at it again – and by ‘at it’ we don’t mean serving up deli- provide a safe space for people to share chest? Got a really funny story to share? cious suds, because they do that every day, but hosting fun family-friendly events for their experiences in a confidential set- 4corners’ Storytelling Thursdays are you and your kids. Following the success of their Christmas-themed Family Day, the ting. The sessions are held in English, made for you. Regale viewers with crew this time around is focusing on books. Activities include bilingual story time, with a maximum number of seven your stories, poems and ramblings and book crafts and a free kids’ brunch. people per session. CandleX is a Beijing receive a free drink. Or, conversely, if The event is free for all to join, but registration is encouraged to ensure there are NGO focusing on mental health. you’re looking for a laugh or good per- enough books for all. Hang on. Is your child a picky reader? Do they turn their snotty Every second and fourth Tuesday of formance, this one’s for you, too. The noses up at The Hungry Little Caterpillar? It’s OK; families are welcome to bring their the month, 7.30-9pm; free (dona- theme changes weekly. own books to share, too. tion-based); CBD in Chaoyang (loca- Thursdays, 9.30-11.30pm; free; 4cor- Sat Feb 3, 12-3pm; free; Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub, 6 Sanlitun Nanlu tion open to conﬁrmed participants, ners, 27 Dashibei Hutong, Xicheng 西 Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路6号 (register via https://yoopay.cn/ register via https://sojump.com/ 城区大石碑胡同27号 (6401 7797) event/07649213) jq/13246056.aspx)

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Jing-A’s Big Hongbao Chinese New Year at NUO / Holiday Holiday

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Staying in Beijing over Chinese New Year? Then you can win a year of free beer. Each beer you drink at either NUO Hotel Beijing is offering several Lunar New Year dinners to help you ring in the Jing-A location over the holiday will Year of the Dog. Enjoy a traditional ‘family reunion dinner’ of home-style meals with enter you into a raffle to win their Big Cantonese twists, fit to serve 8-10 people. If you’re thinking a la carte, tuck into Chef Hongbao: a Mug Club membership, Ho’s signature Poon’s Choice, a big bowl casserole. And if you’re thinking really big, plus the ability to come in for a free Specials at The Great you can even order a roasted suckling pig with crispy skin. pint every day for a year. Wall Hotel Dining Tue Feb 15-Sun Feb 18; NUO Hotel Beijing (see Listings for details) Feb 15-22; Jing-A Taproom 1949 The Great Wall Hotel is offering up and Jing-A Brewpub Xingfucun (see lots of tasty options this February. Listings for details) Valentine’s Day at EAST / Holiday Come by on Valentine’s Day for a romantic French meal featuring steak Hot Pot Festival and raspberry tiramisu. Or, wait until Dining the Lunar New Year and enjoy group meals for 4-10 people. Feb 14-Mar 2; The Great Wall Hotel (see Listings for details)

Chinese New Year at Yue Feng Ge Dining

Yue Feng Ge has 10 exclusive set menus for Chinese New Year. Dine in style with symbolically lucky dishes, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is serving The ever-enjoyable EAST, Beijing is serving Valentine’s Day specials for every taste. and slide your way into the Year of the up four different kinds of hot pot across At Feast, enjoy their signature Surf and Turf buffet, featuring the finest steaks and Dog with prosperity. its restaurants – though we’re most ex- seafood, plus free-flow wines, beer and roses. If you’re craving sushi, hit up Hagaki, Thu Feb 15; Yue Feng Ge, cied about the creamy cheese fondue where the special menu includes sashimi, star rolls and a special Valentine’s Day V-Continent Beijing Parkview at Grange Grill, which features raclette, desert. And no matter where you go for dinner, keep the romance going at Xian, Wuzhou Hotel, 8 Bei Sihuanzhong gruyere and Emmental with ham. where they’ll be offering ‘Bubbly Love Champagne’ packages, featuring Perrier-Jouët Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区北四环中路8号 Through March; The Westin Beijing and damn tasty oysters. (8498 2288) Chaoyang (see Listings for details) Wed Feb 7, Feb 15; RMB388-688; EAST, Beijing (see Listings for details)

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'Fallen Blossom – Whispering' / Art Turner Sparks Comedy

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Comedian Turner Sparks brings the lolz to The Local this month, thanks to Comedy Club China. The NYC- Super Bowl Sports based joker used to be a mainstay at Shanghai’s Kung Fu Komedy club and It’s Super Bowl time and you know Artist Giovanni Ozzola examines themes of nature and construction, and how is a multiple finalist in the Hong Kong what that means: An early morning the two intersect, in his latest solo exhibition, ‘Fallen Blossom – Whispering.’ The International Comedy Competition. wake-up call to watch American gridi- multidisciplinary artist explores stories through the use of photography, sculptures Sparks’ booking, CCC’s first show at ron in your favorite pub until noon. and videos with the aim of engaging the public through sensory and cognitive ex- the Courtyard 4 bar, bodes well for This year, Justin Timberlake returns periences. Viewers may even recognize familiar scenes as Ozzola’s latest exhibition future shows at The Local. (he previously performed with Janet includes imagery of Beijing, such as the Beijing skyline and construction sites. Fri Feb 9, 7.30pm; RMB100 (includes Jackson, or should we say, left her for The artist is originally from Italy but currently lives and works in the Canary a free drink) ; The Local (see Listings dead, in 2004) with his new lumber- Islands. Ozzola has exhibited all over the world, including Chelsea Art Museum in for details) jack beard to provide the halftime New York and Mori Museum in Tokyo, and is the recipient of several awards, such entertainment. Expect drinks and as the Premio Cairo (2011). breakfast specials at venues playing Through Feb, Tue-Sun, 11am-6pm; Galleria Continua (see Listings for details) Celtic Legends Dance the game. Mon Feb 5, 6.30am-12pm; price varies; multiple locations (for a complete list of places to watch the game visit www.thatsmags.com/ beijing)

The Nutcracker Ballet

The Guangzhou Ballet breathes life Check out Irish dancers Celtic Legends into timeless classic The Nutcracker this month as they put on an amazing with a two-day performance at NCPA. show of live traditional Irish dance, Since its premiere in Saint Petersburg music and song. Established in 2001, in 1892, the two-act ballet has the team has years of touring experi- charmed audiences worldwide with its ence under their belt. Irish culture grand music, including Tchaikovsky’s plays out to the sound of fiddles, pipes famous score, and charming chore- and moving ballads. ography. Sat Feb 17-Wed Feb 21, 7.30pm; Fri Feb 9-Sat Feb 10; 7.30pm; RMB280-1080; Opera House of RMB100-1392; NCPA, 2 Xi Chang’an NCPA, 2 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng Jie, Xicheng 西城区西长安街2号西城区西长安街2号 (tickets via (tickets via http://en.damai.cn) [email protected])

WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | FEBRUARY 2018 | 65 Expensive...... ¥ Expense Account ...... ¥¥ Highly Recommended ...... * LISTINGS Top Ten ...... ** Beijing’s resplendent Northern Chinese OPEN DOOR RESTAURANTS restaurant serves elegant Hebei fare unlike you’ve ever had. Excellent peking duck is The Hot One Hundred on offer as well. > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 3F About This guide represents our editors’ Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, top 100 picks, and includes some That’s Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 Beijing advertisers. Restaurants rated(*) 3层 (6597 8888) have been personally reviewed by our Da Dong 大董 experts, and scored according to the Among the city’s most famous haunts, Da cuisine, experience and affordability. Dong guarantees slick cuts of Beijing-style roast duck and delectable wrap fillings. The venue’s a class act and the plum sauce is CHINESE hard to follow. > Daily 11am-10pm; 22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng Contemporary & Mixed Cuisine 东城区东四十条甲22号 (5169 0328); see www.dadon- gdadong.com for more locations 8 Qi Nian 祈年8号 (Cantonese/Sichuan) The New World Hotel’s flagship restaurant Duck de Chine 全鸭季 ¥ * has classic Chinese cuisine in abundance, Good duck is meant to show your guests as well as some vitality-restoring medicinal how wonderful you are, as much as the soups. (Their decent wine list is just as food. Duck De Chine does that in spades, effective.) with fantastic presentation of its crispy, > Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:15pm, 5:30-9:30pm, Sat/Sun succulent duck (RMB188). 12-2:45pm, 5:30-9:30pm; 2/F, New World Hotel, 8 > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm; Courtyard 4, Qinian Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区祈年大街8号新世界 1949 The Hidden City, Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝酒店2层 (5960 8822) 阳区工体北路4号院 (6501 8881) ; 98 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng 东城区金宝街98号 (6521 2221) Din Tai Fung 鼎泰丰 ¥ (Taiwanese) This Taipei-based franchise impressed Ken Xihe Village Restaurant and Bar Hom enough to call it one of the best 10 > Mon-Fri Lunch: 11am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5-9pm; eateries in the world, back in 1993. Famous Sun: 11am-9pm, S9-33, 3/F, South Area of Sanlitun for its dependably delicious xiaolongbao Taikooli, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19 or little steam buns. Book ahead, there’s 号三里屯太古里南区三层S9-33(6417 6082) always a long wait. > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm, weekends Shanghai 11.30am-10pm; 24 Middle Street, Xinyuanxili, Chaoyang 朝阳区新源西里中街24号 (近渔阳饭店) Shanghai Min 小南国 (6462 4502) > Additional branches in Shin Kong Many swear this chain has the best Place; Parkview Green; Grand Pacific Mall Xidan; Shanghai-style hongshaorou north of the Modern Plaza Zhongguancun; see www.dintaifung. Yangtze. The jury’s out, but its popularity com.cn for details remains. Jing Yaa Tang 京雅堂 (Chinese, Peking > 0505, 5/F Raffles City Mall, 1 Dongzhimen Nan Duck) Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士购物中心5楼0505号铺 (400 820 9777)> Additional Resembling something between a night- branches in Financial Street; Jinbao Jie; Oriental club and a theater, the Opposite House’s Plaza; Sanlitun Soho; Xinyuan Nan Lu (see www. basement restaurant proves to be more online.thatsmags.com for details) than just style over substance with their range of expertly prepared classic dishes. Wang Jia Sha 王家沙 > Daily 12-10:30pm, B1/F, The Opposite House, Modern Shanghai cuisine – popular with Sanlitun Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号 Hong Kong celebrities – famed for its crab- 楼瑜舍酒B1楼 (6410 5230) meat dumplings. Try the spiced-salt ribs (RMB62) for a bit of Adam action. Peking Duck > Daily, S1-30a Taikoo Li Sanlitun (on the third floor of i.t shop) 朝阳区三里屯路19号院太古里1号楼3层 The Horizon 海天阁 (Cantonese Beijing S1-30a号商铺 (6416 3469) Duck) ** Kerry Hotel’s Chinese restaurant has Sichuan/Hunan widened its predominantly Cantonese and Sichuan horizons to include dim sum, Chuan Ban 川办 * double-boiled soups and Peking duck – and This bright, modestly decorated dining hall the roast bird here really is fabulous. is frequently cited as Beijing’s best Sichuan > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5:30pm-10pm 1/F, Beijing restaurant. Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路 > Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat- 1号嘉里中心1层 (8565 2188) Sun 7am-10pm; 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 (6512 Honglu 红炉 2277, ext. 6101) Karaiya Spice House 辣屋 * Bold and fiery Hunan cuisine in the most serene of restaurant interiors. Don’t miss the dry roasted duck with a dozen spices and stir fried bullfrog with shiso leaves and ginger. Peanut milk is there to soothe the palate: you’ll need it. > Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10pm; 3/F, Sanlitun GRILL 79 Taikoo Li South, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯太古里19号院南区三层S9-30 (6415 3535)

On Top of the World South Memory 望湘园 This restaurant chain is the Hunan staple No table in the city offers quite the same view and dining experience as China in the capital. The trademark shilixiang niurou (fragrant beef), duojiao shuangse World Summit Wing’s Grill 79. Located on the tower’s 79th floor, the restau- yutou (dual-colour spiced fish head) and rant’s superior view – it looks out across the sprawling metropolis – is matched meltingly tender frog dishes are among the by refined cuisine and service. We have spent many hours unashamedly en- Quality Peking duck on the cheap? Oh yes, favorites with locals. HongLuit’s possible – thanks to Honglu.Beijing The Cuisine popu- > Daily 11am-10pm; 2/F, 230-232, Fenglian Plaza, 18 sconced in the restaurant’s comfy interior and our most recent visit was no lar restaurant serves traditional Beijing food Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街 different. with a stylish twist (which is exactly why it’s 18号丰联广场2楼230-232号 (6588 1797); see www. southmemory.com for more locations The Alaskan king crab salad with caviar is a ridiculously indulgent entrée, so crowded at lunchtime). >Daily 11am-9.30pm, Sanlitun: Daily 11:00am- while the restaurant’s star dish, roasted pigeon, combines tender meat with 10:00pm, 60 Meters Of No. 6 Building Sanlitun Yu Xin 渝信川菜 Open since 1993, Yu Xin’s authentic Sichuan tangy fruit compote. Off the grill, we love the duo de beef, which partners South Road Chaoyang 三里屯店: 朝阳区三里屯南路6号楼南侧60米 (6595 9872; 6593 8970) Raffles: dishes have earned a loyal fanbase. Their slow-cooked wagyu beef cheeks with grilled beef tenderloin. These are all ex- Daily 11:00am-10:00pm, 5 Floor Of Raffles shopping liangfen – a jelly-like substance cut into cellent. Yet Grill 79 also makes a killer dessert – we gobble up the coconut rock center Dongzhimen Dongcheng 来福士店: 东城区东 chunky strips and dressed in an addictive 直门来福士购物中心5层 (8409 8199; 8409 8234) spicy sauce – hits the spot. The rustic, inti- in record speed. It’s all rather extravagant but when dining at such a height, we mate setting of bamboo cubicles and swift, wouldn’t expect anything less. Country Kitchen friendly service complete the experience. The name ‘Country Kitchen’ may sound like > Daily 11am-10pm; 5A Xingfu Yicun Xili, Chaoyang Grill 79 (see Listings for details) a diner, but a diner this is not. Rosewood 朝阳区幸福一村西里甲5号 see www.yuxin1997.com

66 | FEBRUARY 2018 | WWW.THATSMAGS.COM LISTINGS for other locations. specialties in their purest form with chefs hailing from Hong Kong. Using the freshest OPEN DOOR Yunnan ingredients from NUO’s very own green farms, NUO Hotel Beijing provides an alter- Dali Courtyard 大里院子 * native green gourmet option in town. If you like authentic Yunnanese food, you’ll >Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun: 11am- have to trust the staff: there’s no menu, it 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; 1/F, NUO Hotel Beijing, 2A all just arrives in an intimate courtyard set- Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路甲2号北京诺金酒 ting. The price (RMB120/person) matches 店一层（5926 8281） the rustic ingredients. > Daily 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm; Gulou Dong Dajie, 67 Da Gui (Guizhou) Xiaojingchang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大 Guizhou’s famed hot-and-sour cuisine nes- 街小经厂胡同67号 (8404 1430) tled into a charming traditional alleyway. Munch happily into pickled greens and Lost Heaven 花马天堂 (Yunnan, SE Asian) don’t miss the salty-sweet deep-fried black An emphasis on Yunnan characterizes this sesame balls. They’re sensational. menu’s fresh journey through the SE Asia > Daily 10am-2pm, 5-10pm; 69 Daxing Hutong, passage, with a grandiose yet dark teak Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东城区交道口大兴胡同69 interior. 号 (6407 1800) > Daily noon-2pm, 5pm-10.30 (bar open till 1am). Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng Makye Ame (Tibetan) 东城区前门东大街23号(8516 2698) Determined to prove that Tibetan cuisine consists of more than just yak-butter tea, Middle 8 Restaurant 中8楼 * the Beijing branch of this nationwide chain 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)

An oasis at the top of Taikoo Li, Middle 8 WESTERN is the go-to destination for fresh authentic Yunnan cuisine. The restaurant, stylish yet Fine Dining 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 朝阳区三里屯太古 meaning Barolo is as well-regarded as the 里南区4层(6415 8858); Indigo: Daily 11am-10pm, Jiuxianqiao Road No.20 Indigo F2 , Chaoyang 朝阳区 Piedmont wine it is named after. > 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 号(5172 1728); Fenglan: Daily 11am-10pm, Xizhimen 酒店内 (5908 8151) North Street No.32 Maples International Center Blok B, 1 Floor, Haidian海淀区西直门大街32号枫蓝国际中 Maison Flo ¥¥ (French) * 心B座1层(6223 5583) Marble slabs, mosaic floors and brass fittings establish the Parisian bona fides; Youyun dishes like snails (RMB78), oysters (RMB48 > 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 The grandeur is matched only by the ser- 号 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 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, crawling back. sleek bar and sick location near Houhai. But > Daily 10am-11pm, 84 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng most importantly, it has some of the most 东城区北锣鼓巷84号 (8404 2407) thoughtful, innovative cuisine in town. Go for a dinner you won’t forget. Dumplings >10.30am-midnight (dinner 6-10.30pm), closed Mondays; 45 Dongbuyaqiao Hutong, Dongcheng 东 Baoyuan Jiaoziwu 宝源饺子屋城区东不压桥胡同45号 (8408 5300) Famous for their rainbow of dyed dumplings, Baoyuan have their jiaozi (six, under Héritage ¥¥ RMB10) wrapped in a larger yuanbao A French country-style chateau in the silver-ingot shape, with creative vegetarian heart of Beijing. A chef de cuisine with 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 Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街6号楼北侧 (6586 4967) restaurant one of the best French dining experiences in town. BRASSERIE 1893 Mr Shi’s Dumplings 老石饺子馆 > 6F Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, Since recieving a Lonely Planet recommen- 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 dation the prices have risen and the walls C座索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) As Good as Nouveau are covered in backpackers’ scribbles, but the fantastic dumplings – boiled and fried – TRB (Temple Restaurant Beijing) ¥¥ ** When, seconds after we sit down, we’re served a tuna canapé from a move- Setting is everything here, especially if are still fantastic. able carving station, we know Chef Addison Liew means business. The newly > 74 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, it’s fashioned inside a restored Buddhist Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同74号 (8405 temple. The bold contemporary European appointed chef is shaking things up in Brasserie 1893, Waldorf Astoria Beijing’s 0399, 131 6100 3826) cuisine is fitting in majesty and the service signature French restaurant. And the results are delicious. alone is worthy of worship. Regional > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm; 23 Songzhusi We enjoy a beautiful sustainable salmon, with a cornucopia of mushroom, Temple, Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng 东城区沙滩北街嵩 veg and roe on top, as well as succulent pork cheek. We also taste perfectly Crescent Moon (Xinjiang) * 祝寺23号 (8400 2232) Roast mutton enthusiasts go over the cooked frog legs, and, most surprisingly, an onsen egg with coconut foam. All moon at this reputable Xinjiang Muslim Mio ¥¥ are exquisite. Glitzy Italian fare at the Four Seasons, with restaurant. Eastern European and Central “Since my background is in French cooking, I do a lot of classics. Most of the Asian influences are evident throughout, a mobile Bellini cart, wheeled straight to with peppery and cumin-spiced dishes your table.The Chef crafts a superb squash items on the menu are classically French,” Liew says. “But I like a little bit of an livening up traditional Chinese favorites. tortellini by hand, and pampers diners with Asian touch, like the coconut foam.” > Daily 10am-11:30pm; 16 Dongsi Liutiao, desserts like the deconstructed tiramisu. Dongcheng 东四六条16号 (6400 5281) >Daily lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm, dinner 5.30pm Thanks to Liew’s arrival, more innovations are in store for Brasserie 1893. He -10.30pm, Four Seasons Hotel, 48 Liangmaqiao tells That’s he’s currently looking forward to unveiling a new Spring menu, fea- Lu, Chaoyang, 朝阳区亮马桥路48号北京四季酒店 Hejia by NUO Hotel turing lighter fare and even more bold, creative takes on French classics. Featuring modern Ming elements with (5695 8888) inspired paintings from Xu Wei, a painter, Until then, diners can enjoy everything from lavish multi-course dining ex- Grange Grill ** calligrapher and food and wine connois- Located in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, periences to quick business lunches – whatever Liew’s making, you’re in safe seur, the quintessentially authentic house Grange Grill serves up some of the city’s of agriculture produces, Jia Chinese restau- hands. best steak, seafood and grill offerings. The rant serves exquisite traditional Cantonese Brasserie 1893, Waldorf Astoria Beijing (see Listings for details) restaurant’s welcoming decor provides a

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relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a cocktail or >Daily, 8am-8.30pm; 1/F, Tower A, East Gate Plaza, OPEN DOOR a glass of fine vintage from the extensive Dongzhimen, Dongcheng 东城区东直门东环广场A座 wine collection. Be sure to try the ‘luxuri- 一层幸福咖啡馆 (6418 1096) ous oyster feast,’ where you can enjoy the delicacy raw, grilled or with cheese. JF Royal Teahouse > Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat and Sun >Daily 10am-9:30pm;B215 China World Trade 11.30am-3.pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm; The Center Tower 3, Jintong East Road,Chaoyang Beijing Westin Beijing Chaoyang 7 North East Third Ring 北京市朝阳区国贸商城区域3 地下二层B215(8535 Road, Chaoyang 东三环北路7号 (5922 8888) 1625)

Contemporary Western Mosto (European, South American) ¥ * A perpetually busy lunch and evening spot, Chi (Organic, Fusion) thanks to chef Daniel Urdaneta’s skill for Hutong set-menu dining par-excellence, modernising South American-style dishes with organic ingredients all locally sourced. like ceviche and risotto in his open kitchen. From the owners of neighboring Saffron. > Sun-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sat noon- > Daily, opens 10:30am, last order 9:30pm, 67 2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 (5208 67号 (6445 7076) 6030)

COMBAL盉by Tiago The English Tearoom英国茶房 >127-129, 1/F, Tower C, Cofco Plaza, 8 Jianguomen >Daily 10am-9.30pm; 101, Bldg 10, North area of Neidajie, Dongcheng District 东城区建国门内大街8号 Xiangyun Town, 9 Antai Dajie, Shunyi 顺义区安泰中粮广场C座一层127-129单元 (6528 2280) 大街9号院中粮祥云小镇北区10号楼101(8047 9661 / 8047 9661); Daliy 10am-7pm Creativity Garden,1 Lin’s Dining Lounge Shunhuang Lu，Sunhe xiang,Chaoyang 朝阳区孙河乡顺黄路甲1号创意园内(8459 4407)

Sizzler Sizzler invented ‘casual dining’ in Australia when it introduced the first soup, salad, pasta and fresh fruit concept. Since those pioneering days, it has expanded its ‘classic grill’ to include, not only steak and seafood, but also delicious chicken dishes, BBQ ribs, combination meals and burgers. ‘Variety’ and ‘freedom to choose’ set Sizzler apart from other dining experiences. At Sizzler customers are free to control the volume, nutritional balance and variety of each meal by ordering from the grill and helping themselves to our famous soup, salad, pasta and fruits. >All stores open daily, 10am-10pm ;Wangfujing Oriental Plaza Store 王府井东方广场店 (8518 6315); > Daily 11am-10pm, 2/F, New Grand Dynasty Hotel, Chongwenmen Glory Mall Store 崇文门国瑞购物中 58 Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang 朝阳区麦子店街58号新大心店 (6714 0399); Wangjing Capital Mall 望京凯德购宗饭店二层(6500 6766) 物中心店 (6471 3876); Wanliu BHG 万柳华联商场店 Feast (Food by East) (8258 9405) Wan Shoulu Crystal Capital Mall 万寿路凯德晶品店 (6826 086); Xizhimen Capital Mall 西直 Bustling café with a philosophy of ‘Simple 门凯德购物中心店Mall (5830 2199); Sanlitun Shimao things, done well’. International favorites, Gongsan 三里屯世茂工三店 (8400 4014); Changying using freshest ingredients , cooked on the Paradise Walk 常营龙湖天街店 (8539 0438); Tianjin spot. Joy City 天津大悦城店 (8728 1620) >Daily 6am-10.30pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒 Tomacado 店2层 8414 9820 Tomacado is indeed a mash-up of ‘tomato’ and ‘avocado’ – and while you’ll certainly C Pearl (Oysters, Seafood) ¥ * find these ingredients on the menu, you This slick oyster restaurant imports fresh can also expect pleasant drinks, light soups shells from Canada, South Africa, France, and heartier main courses from this charm- USA and more – and they are well worth ing cafe. Fowers are also available for sale. the price. The fries are the best we’ve had > Daily 10am-10pm (Lunch start from 11am, Only in Beijing, beer and wine selection also afternoon tea served on Mon-Fri 2.30-5pm), No. excellent. 19/20, B1/F, Jia Ming Center, 27 Dongsanhuan Beilu, > Tue-Sun 5.30pm-2am; 14-2, Bldg 14, Shunyuanli, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路27号嘉铭中心地下一层 Xinyuan Jie, Yansha Qiao, Chaoyang 朝阳区燕莎桥新 19/20号(6500 3354) 源街顺源里14号楼14-2号 (5724 5886) VIC Alﬁe’s ¥ (British) Not to be confused with the notorious What’s all this about, then? British gastro- nightclub of the same name, this VIC is pub classics, (like pukker fish and chips, the Sofitel Beijing’s casual dining restau- RMB188), a swanky gentleman’s club rant. All the major world cuisines are in interior, and located in a chic modern art attendance here – make sure you pay gallery-cum-mall. That’s what, mate. special attentions to the French-inspired > Daily, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10pm, brunch served breads and pastries – as is the customary on weekends; Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Sunday champagne brunch. Chaoyang 朝阳区东大桥路9号芳草地L1-22 (5662 > Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 8777) Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C 座索菲特酒店6层 (8599 6666) Bistrot B Rosewood Beijing’s exquisite French res- Yi House (Contemporary Western) taurant is the sort of place chefs like to eat. Nestled in the confines of 798, Yi’s great Expect lavish luxury. tasting brunch is bettered only by their > Daily, 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10:30pm; 1F wide range of cocktails. Sundays offer jazz Rosewood Beijing, Jing Guang Centre, Hujialou, brunches with lobster and champagne. Chaoyang 朝阳区呼家楼一号京广中心北京瑰丽酒店 > Daily 11am-3pm, 6pm-12am; 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 3层 (6536 0066) Yishu Qu, No.1 706 Houjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥 BLUE FROG 路2号院798艺术区706后街1号 (6436 1818) Caribeño (Latin) Heavy Cuban influence, but there are dishes Wood Warmer, Warmer... from all over the Latin continent here. The >Daily 10.30am-11pm, Lakeside Gourmet Street, Ropa Vieja (shredded beef on potato) is Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 Beijing’s most popular burger chain is at it again with a tasty, comforting new excellent – as are the Mojitos. 朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾南边湖畔美食街近南边地面 > Daily 11:30am-9:30pm, 1/F, China Overseas Plaza, 停车场 5726 8255 menu. And, most importantly: beef. blue frog has upgraded their steaks with 8 Guanghua Dongli, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华东里8号中 200-day dry-aged Australian wagyu, cooked just the way you like it, and served 海广场北楼1层 (5977 2789) Stuﬀ’d (Contemporary Western) The concept of Stuff’d is to simply stuff atop mashed potatoes and roasted veggies. Grill 79 (Steak) one kind of food in another. From sausage But that’s not all – this winter, blue frog is offering all sorts of limited-edition With views this good, Grill 79 would prob- calzone pizzas (RMB68) to scotch eggs – it ably make it onto the list even if the food items, and there’s something for everyone. Try the curried lamb with pita – fla- all works. On-site micro brewery a bonus. was terrible. It’s something of a bonus then > Wed-Mon, 11:30am-2:45pm, 6-10pm, 9 Jianchang vorful New Zealand-sourced lamb in a rich brown sauce, accompanied by lightly that the kitchen is superb, and supported Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区箭厂胡同9号 (6407 toasted pita bread. Or, if you can’t fathom leaving blue frog without eating a by one of the most extensive wine lists in 6308) town. burger (totally reasonable), order their cheesiest version yet – a patty topped > Daily 6.30-10.30am, noon-2pm, 6-10pm. 79/F, Café/Deli/Sandwich with three varieties of cheese. China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店 Café Zarah (Café) * We also love the new canapés, which you can order to share in sets of three 79楼 (6505 2299 ext 6424) A smart new interior and menu for this or six. Slices of toasted baguette come with a festive assortment of toppings – longstanding cafe has propelled it from Miss K Cafe (Xing Fu Cafe) our favorite is the chicken Waldorf toastie. hipster hangout to Gulou institution. Large, Whether it’s a rainy morning or a sunny af- airy and with a terrace for summer, the only Getting warmer? Heat things way up with blue frog’s seasonal mulled wine. ternoon, relax with your favorite novel and downside is it’s always packed. You’ll forget it’s winter in no time. a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Experience > Daily 9.30am-midnight，42 Gulou Dongdajie, a quiet moment of serenity amid the hustle Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街42号 (8403 9807) blue frog locations throughout Beijing (see Listings for details) and bustle of Beijing.

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Domain 域 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳区湖畔美食街 A blend of café, business center and 朝阳公园路6号院蓝色港湾 (5905 6259) OPEN DOOR lounge, it has a gentle buzz all of its own. For privacy, Domain also provides worksta- American/BBQ/Grill tions equipped with computers and ipads. >Daily 7am-8pm, 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Eudora Station 亿多瑞站 Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒店2层 > (Near Lidu place))No 6,Fangyuanli Chaoyang 朝 (8414 9830) 阳区芳园西里6号(丽都广场对面)(6437 8331, 6437 8334) Café Flatwhite Home Plate BBQ * Scruffy looks and laid-back staff belie the popularity of this entry-level brick-smoker barbecue joint, that blossoms in the sunny months. Pulled-pork sandwiches are the favorites, followed by baby-back rib racks. Beer and bourbons are taken care of, too. > Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection, first right), Chaoyang District 朝阳区霄云路35号院过霄云路路口, 往北走20米,到第一个路口右转(5128 5584) > Additional location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see www. thatsmags.com for details)

NOLA N’Orleans finds a dark-wood home in the leafy embassy area, with a jazz soundtrack, shrimp and grits, gumbo, fried chicken, Hailing from New Zealand, Café Flatwhite jambalaya and decent-enough po’boys – uses fresh and healthy ingredients in its yes’m. Excellent Cajun snacks, craft beers tasty selection of sandwiches, pizzas, salads and cocktails also make NOLA a popular and brunch options, all served alongside watering hole. some of the best coffee in Beijing. > Mon-Fri 8am-11pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-11pm. 11A > Open Daily, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm; Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水南街11号 TREAT 798 Dashanzi Art District Store: D09-1, No.4, 798 (8563 6215) Dashanzi Art District, Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号 798艺术区D09-1 (5978 9067 / The Big Smoke * 13051771436); Jianguomenwai Media Center Store: Taking the Home Plate BBQ concept and TrEat Yo Self No.13 Bldg, Jianguomenwai DRC, 1 Xiushui Street, upscaling was a gourmet masterstroke. Full Chaoyang 朝阳区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓13 menu evenings only (also delivers rotisserie TrEat has launched a new set lunch menu – so consider your power lunching 号楼1层东北角 8532 2633 ；Jianguomenwai DRC chicken via Uncle Otis). Store: Building 7-1-11, 1 Silk Street, Chaoyang 朝阳 > Daily Mon-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. needs covered. The signature restaurant of Oakwood Residence Damei Beijing 区秀水街1号建国门外外交公寓7-1-11 (8532 2633 / First Floor, Lee World Building (opposite Frost Nails), serves both its own residents, and anyone who’s in Chaoyang and hungry. 18701092189); FFCStore:-107,B1/F,Fortune Financial 57 Xingfucun Zhong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区幸福村 Center,5 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,Chaoyang District 中路 57号楼利世楼 (6416 5195, 6416 268, www. For just RMB78 for two courses or RMB88 for three, the deal features a menu 朝阳区东三环中路5号楼财富金融中心1层107 (6596 uncle-otis.com) of French staples. Start out with a healthy salad or soup (your choice, but noth- 9108); China Central Mall Store:L315,China Central ing warms us up in the winter like a bowl of minestrone), before selecting a Mall,Chaoyang District朝阳区华贸中心写字楼三层 The Woods * L315单元 (8588 7978)www.cafeflatwhite.com, cafe- New York native-owned, Manhattan-style hearty main. Meat lovers rejoice, for options are: hearty lasagna bolognaise, [email protected], WeChat username: Cafe- restaurant, tucked in amongst the skyscrap- mustard chicken with shallots and baby potatoes, beef bourguignon, grilled Flatwhite ers of CBD: you can’t get more Big Apple than that. salmon, and grilled steak. Ricci > Daily 12pm-10pm, Central Park Tower 1, Suite 101, Still hungry? Choose tiramisu, black forest cake or lemon cheesecake for des- Named after a 17th century Italian Jesuit No. 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街6号 (duh), this creative café has a funky, kooky- 新城国际1号搂101 (6533 6380) sert. Then head back to work, satisfied. meets-organic vibe and serves up some of Mon-Fri, 11.30am-2pm; TrEat, Oakwood Residence Damei Beijing (see Listings the best casual western food in town, and Burgers a great brunch at the Wudaokou location for details) (Chaoyang branch closed weekends). Blue Frog > 1/F, Building D, Tsinghua Science Park, 1 Blue Frog is pleased to introduce a creative > Mon-Sat 5:30-11pm, Sun 5-10:30pm; 2/F, Regent BK’s Tavern Zhongguancun Donglu, Haidian 海淀区中关村东路1 new Drinks Menu. As the new year begins, Hotel, 99 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng 东城区金宝街99号号院清华科技园D座1楼 (8215 8826 ) BK’s Tavern shares your tiredness and this new menu will wake up everyone’s 丽晶酒店二层 (6523 7777) serves you leisure with surprises. Good taste buds with a bevy of specialty and drink for an old friend of since. The Rug (Contemporary Western, original cocktails, mocktails, shots, beer, O’Steak Organic) * >Daily, Mon-Sun 11am-10.30pm, 39 Maizidian Street wine and healthy drinks inspired by popu- A well-cooked steak in Beijng isn’t all that by the side of Liang Ma River, Chaoyang District 朝阳 With ingredients supplied by local organic lar ingredients. rare anymore, and here we have affordable 区麦子店街39号亮马河南畔(8595 9609) farms like Dahe and De Run Wu, and an > All open Daily 10am-late; S2-30, Level 3, S2 Tower, but quality cuts. Don’t be fooled by the emphasis on sustainability, this café’s wide 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路19号三 Irish sounding name, it’s an authentic Annie’s ¥ * ranging menu has something for everyone, 里屯太古里南区三楼S2-30 (6417 4030) ; No.167, French bistro – not a Guinness in sight. Now a certified Beijing institution, Annie’s especially green types, bored foreign moms 1/F, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 > Daily midday-midnight, Xingfu: No.55-7 Xingfucun serves up the city’s most reliable Italian and freelance Macbook types. 18号1层167号 (8426 0017) ; No.125, 1/F, Bldg 1, Zhonglu, opposite of April courmet, Chaoyang 朝 fare. Delivery is free anywhere between > Mon-Fri 7.30am-10:30pm, Sat/Sun 9:30am- Sanfeng(North), Chaoyang 朝阳区三丰北里1号楼1层阳区幸福村中路55-7杰作大厦底商绿叶子超市斜对 Line 5 and the the Fifth Ring Road (call for 125号 (8561 2665) ; Unit 15-16, 1/F, Bldg AB, Ocean 10:30pm; Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, Chaoyang 面 (8448 8250) ; Central Park: No.o103 building 20, delivery prices outside this area), and can Gongyuan Nanlu (opposite Chaoyang Park South International Center, 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳 Central Park, No.6 Chaowai Avenue, Chaoyang 朝 Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4 区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际中心AB座一层15 16单阳区朝外大街6号新城国际20号楼103 (6533 6599); be ordered in English between 10.30am 号楼(朝阳公园南门对面) (8550 2722) > Additional 元 (8590 3168) shunyi: No.11-102 Shine Hills, No.9 Antai Avenue, and 10.30pm from www.annies.com.cn. location in Sanlitun Nan Jie (see online.thatsmags. Shunyi 顺义区后沙峪安泰大街9号祥云小镇南门 11号 Alternatively, drop in to your local branch. com for details) Mexican/Tex Mex 楼102 (8048 5080) > All open Daily,10.30am-11pm; Beijing Riviera: opposite west gate of Lane Bridge Villa, Shunyi 朝 TRIBE * Taco Bar 29 Grill (Contemporary Western) * 阳区来广营东路5号长岛澜桥别墅西门对面尚古城一 Salads, wraps and sandwiches, and noodle Rising from the ashes of its deceased Top-notch steak, along with just about eve- 楼 (8470 4768); Lido: Jiangtai Lu, opposite United and grain bowls are as tasty as they are ry other cut of meat found in the barnyard Family Hospital 朝阳区将台商业街4号楼2楼和睦家 hutong location, the new Taco Bar is hip, 医院对面 (6436 3735); Wangjing: 2F, beside the holistic, and there are more superfoods in popular and able to produce some of the in this well-priced meat-eaters’ mecca. Daimler Tower, LSH Plaza, 8 Wangjing Jie 朝阳区利星 one single dish than we even knew existed. most authentic Mexican fare in town. Only > Mon-Fri lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Mon-Sat dinner: 行广场A座戴勒姆大厦裙楼2层近望京商业中心 (8476 Come hungry, leave basking in the warm RMB45 for three and great cocktails to 6-10.30pm (closed Sundays); Conrad Beijing, 2/F, 29 0398); Chaoyang Park: West Gate of Chaoyang glow that comes from knowing that you complement. North Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路9 Park 朝阳区朝阳公园老西门南侧 (6591 1931); are eating well. Kombucha is the icing on > Tue-Thu 5.30pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5.30pm-2.30am, Sun 号2层 (6584 6270) Sanlitun: China View Building, opposite East Gate of the (organic, locally-sourced) cake. 11am-1am; 1/F, Unit 10, Electrical Research Institute, Workers’Stadium 朝阳区工体东门对面中国红街一楼 > Daily 8am-10.30pm, 1/F, Building 3, China View Sanlitun Nan Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯南路机电研 Italian (8587 1469); Ritan Park: Ritan High Life, 3F, north of Plaza, 2A Gongti Dong Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工究院内10号1层 (6501 6026) Ritan Park 朝阳区神路街39号日坛上街3-108号 (8569 体东路甲2号中国红街大厦3号楼1层大厅入口南侧 Assaggi ¥ * 3031); The Place: East of the Place, south of Central (8587 1899) Palms L.A. Kitchen and Bar * (Korean- This fine Italian spot in the leafy embassy Park 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际中心AB座1 Mexican fusion) district has one of Beijing’s best terraces for 层 (8590 6428); Guomao: Ruisai Business Building Wagas (Contemporary Western) Tucked away near Gulou, this hip little summer dining. The tagliata steak is worth (southest of Guomao subway) 朝阳区东三环南路2 Quality eats with minimal pretension. This hutong concept is truly one of a kind in a return visit. 号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层 (6568 5890); Sunshine 100: stylish, no-fuss Shanghai rival to Element Beijing. Quesadillas with kimchi and bibim- > Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11:30pm. 1 Sanlitun Guanghua Lu, opposite Sunshine 100 Building 朝阳 Fresh offers some of the best and most baps with melted cheese and hot sauce. Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 (8454 4508) 区光华路阳光100公寓对面首经贸南门 (858 98366) affordable Western lunch options in town. Guess what? It works. Killer range of classic Cepe ¥ The zesty carrot-and-zucchini cake is a Cali’ cocktails, too. Bocca Della Verita ¥ In a city inundated with Italian offerings, crowd pleaser. > Daily 11:30am-midnight (closed Mondays); 14 Good-value homestyle Italian is the order > Daily 8am-10pm; S8-33, 3/F, Bldg 8, Taikoo Li Zhangwang Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区旧鼓楼大街 of the day at this little-known spot in Cepe manages to stand out thanks to its South, 19 South Sanlitun Street, Chaoyang 朝阳区三张旺胡同14号 (6405 4352) Beixinqiao. attention to the smallest detail – everything 里屯太古里南区三层 (6416 5829) > Additional loca- > Dinner: 5-10pm; Lunch: 10am-3pm; 3/F, 277 from the vinaigrette to the Parma ham is tions in The Kerry Centre, Raffles Mall Dongzhimen Q Mex Bar & Grill Dongzhimen Nei Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门内 import quality, and the wine is superb. (see www.thatsmags.com for details) > Sanlitun Courtyard (across from Salsa Caribe, 大街277号三楼雍和宫大街和北新桥头条交叉处的四 > Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz- nearby Bookworm), Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院层商业楼三楼 (6455 3832, 1391 0969 240) Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, MOKA Bros (Contemporary Western) * 机电研究院餐饮街内 6585 3828 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街 Power bowls, salads and wraps are the kind Bene ¥ * 丽思卡顿酒店大堂 (6601 6666) of fare on offer at this trendy Nali Patio Steak Chef Ricci will have you singing like a sopra- space, which also has a great selection of no with his pork ravioli and prize-winning Florentina 翡冷翠意大利餐厅 cakes and pastries if you’re feeling more Morton’s of Chicago (American) ¥¥ * tiramisu. Excellent set menus (RMB588) and Florentina serves authentic Italian fare in indulgent. Meat so tender the knife falls through it: extensive wine selection. low-key, yet elegant surrounds. Cuisine is > Sanlitun: Sun-Thu 11am-10:30pm, Fri/Sat 11am- ritzy Morton’s deserves the worldwide > Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. Sheraton high-end, the environment is relaxed. A 11:30pm, B101b Nali Patio South, 81 Sanlitun Beilu praise. Expensive, but where else are you Beijing Dongcheng, 36 Northeast Third Ring Road, beautiful outdoor terrace makes this place Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号B101B南楼 (5208 going to get steak this good? (Try the Dongcheng District 东城区北三环东路36号(5798 8995) a godsend for Lido residents. 6079) ; Solana: Solana Lakeside Dining Street, 6 RMB550 set menu if you want to save cash) > Daily 11-late (Kitchen serves until 10pm), 1/F, Bldg

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2, No. 6 Yard, Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园 setting and unique brand appeal, Brotzeit Indian curry house provides the perfect Nyonya Kitchen (Malaysian, Nyonya) 西路6号院2号楼1层(8431 0027) is distinct from the traditional-style German post-match culinary accompaniment. Or This chain specializes in Nyonya style cook- restaurants still seen in Germany and other put another way: it’s what you’ll be craving ing – ostensibly Malaysian but with a mix Mercante ¥ * parts of the world. after eight pints of beer. of Chinese, South-East Asian and European Old World family charm in an intimate > Daily 11am-late; F109, Grand Summit, bldg 5, 19 > Daily 11am to 10.30pm; Dongzhimen Branch: 2/F, influences resulting in lots of bold flavors hutong setting. Time (and, occasionally, Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东方东路19号 28 Dongzhimen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门 and bright colors. The interiors are just as service) slows with a rustic menu from Bo- 楼(DRC外交办公大楼)一层F109 (8531 5166, www. 外大街28号2层 (6417-0900) > Additional branch in loud as the flavors – this place is colorful logna offering an assortment of homemade brotzeit.co) Sanlitun, see online.thatsmags.com for details. – and we love it. Nyonya goes beyond the pastas and seasonal mains. requisite laksa and satay. > Tue-Sun 6-10.30pm. 4 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus Japanese >NL5008, 5/F, North Phase, Bldg 17, China World Dongcheng 东城区方砖厂胡同4号 (8402 5098) If you’re looking for authentic German Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District fare and, most importantly, German-style HAGAKI 叶书 * 朝阳区建国门外大街1号院17号楼国贸商城北区五层 Tiago Home Kitchen beer, then you can’t go wrong with Hacker- Serves up a selection of signature maki NL5008 (8415 0863) Even the most exacting palettes are delight- Pschorr Brauhaus. Made from centuries-old rolls, as well as classics like tonkatsu, ed by TIAGO, whose team prepares globally recipes – and in accordance with the 1516 tempura and udon, Hagaki specializes Malacca Legend sourced ingredients and sustainably grown German Beer Purity Law – the brews here in Californian-inspired Japanese cuisine Malaysian food with a view, this spacious produce. TIAGO’s dining experience is dis- are some of the finest in Beijing. Prost! and has a lively sushi bar. and airy restaurant sits on the banks of tinctly Italian, but its menu also offers such > Room 3, Building 3, No 12 ,Xindonglu Chaoyang >Daily 11am-2.30pm, 1/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Shunyi’s Roma Lake and at a new unit in classics as Australian steaks and Boston lob- 朝阳区新东路12号院3号楼3门(5323 3399) Jiuxianqiao Lu,Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅酒 the heart of the city at The Place, making a ster - plus a wide selection of salads, pizza, 店1层 8414 9815 great spot for their beef rendang or green pasta and desserts. Paulaner Brauhaus curry prawns. >Indigo: Daily 11.30am-10pm, Shop L173, Indigo The grand old man of Beijing brauhauses, Hatsune ¥ * (California Japanese) > Daily 11am-10pm; 6 Roma Lake: 6 Luodong Lu, Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区酒仙桥路 Paulaner delivers the Teutonic goods in the As much a California roll joint as true Luogezhuang Village, Hoshayu Town, Shunyi 顺义 18号颐堤港购物中心L173商铺(6438 8772); Chaoyang hands of lederhosen-clad staff from the Japanese, Hatsune is now an old favorite 区后沙峪镇罗各庄村罗马湖东北三路6号C院 (8049 Joy City: Daily 11am-10pm, 5F50/6F, Chaoyang Joy provinces. It can be pricey but is usually among the sake-swilling, sushi-swallowing 8902); Signature: Shop L203, 2/F, The Place, 9 City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳北路 worthwhile, especially during Oktoberfest. set, though less so among sashimi purists. Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶2 101号朝阳大悦城5F50/6F(8558 3892) > Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao > Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; 2/F, Heqiao Bldg 层L203 (6587 1393) Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路甲8号 Opera Bombana ¥ (6465 3388 ext. 5732) 和乔大厦C座2层 (6581 3939) >Additional locations Makan Kitchen Head chef Umberto Bombana boasts three in Sanlitun Tai Koo Li South; Kerry Centre Mall (see A unique restaurant offering varied South- Michelin stars to his name, earned at his Spanish www.online.thatsmags.com for details) east Asian flavors and Chinese cuisines. wildly successful Hong Kong restaurant Tuck into a buffet featuring regional Asian Otto e Mezzo. He’s the only Italian chef to Agua ¥ * Inagiku * stations, a dedicated fresh juice bar and do so outside of his native land, and cer- Occupying the high end of Nali’s Spanish This Beijing branch of one of Tokyo’s oldest live stations to whet your appetite. With a tainly the only to have opened a restaurant invasion, Agua excels with reasonably and most celebrated restaurants is as near beautiful private dining room for functions in Beijing. priced classics like suckling pig, chorizo to perfection as you’re likely to find. or meetings in comfort and style, Makan > Daily, 12pm-10:30pm; LG2-21 Parkview Green and jamon. Winner of the 2014 Golden Deceptively simple yet finely crafted, Kitchen is the perfect venue for a relaxing Fangcaodi, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东大 Fork Editors’ Pick for best restaurant. the handmade Inaniwa udon (RMB80) get-together or a delightful weekend 桥路9号侨福芳草地地下2层21号 (5690 7177) > Daily Midday-2pm, 6pm-10pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 is not to be missed. brunch. Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花 > Daily 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm; Rm 315, 3/F, >Mon-Fri, Breakfast: 6-10am, Lunch: 11.30am- Pizza 园 (5208 6188) Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm; Sat-Sun, Breakfast: 6-11am, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心悦生 Lunch: 12-2.30pm, Dinner: 6-10pm, 2/F, Main Tower, La Pizza Casa Talia by Tiago 活3层315室 (8517 2838) Hilton Hotel, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Among the upper echelons of Beijing >Daily 11.30am-9pm, 01B, 4/F, Raffles City, 1 Dong- Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号北京希尔顿酒 pizzerias is this Sanlitun goldfish bowl zhimen Nan Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区东直门南大街1 Sake Manzo * 店2层 (5865 5020) with a wood-fired oven and Neapolitan 号来福士购物中心4层01B 8409 4009 The barmen here are serious about manners. Further branches in Solana and their sake. Boasting one of the best Singapore Seafood pasta/salad/mains-buffet restaurant in Niajo ¥ * stocked drinks cabinets in town with > China World Shopping Mall Branch: Daily 11am- Sanlitun 3.3 With homely Mediterranean influences and over 60 different sakes on offer, this 10pm, NL4010, North Area of China World Shopping 朝阳区建国 > Sanlitun Branch: daily 10.30am-3pm, 6-11pm. 1/F, a charming management, Niajo is prime super-cool little eatery is the perfect Mall, 1 Jianguomen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 门外大街号国贸商城北区 3.3 Mall, 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯 Sanlitun smart-casual dining. Order the place to unwind after a hard day’s toil. 1 NL4010 (8595 0251/8595 路33号3.3服装大厦西北角底商(5136 5582); Solana paella (their star dish) together with some The sashimi is fresh to the cut, and the 0361); Parview Green Branch: Daily 11am-10.30pm, Branch: SA-48, 1/F, Bldg 3, Solana, 6 Chaoyang beer-marinated chicken is out of this 1/F, Tower C, Parkview Green, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, tapas and be automatically transported to 朝阳区东大桥路号侨福芳草地购物中心 Park Road, Chaoyang 朝阳公园西路6号蓝色港 world. One of the very best and least Chaoyang 9 C Spain (minus the constant sunshine). 座1层(东大桥地铁站) ( 8518 8811) 湾3号1层 SA-48 ( 5905 6106) > SOHU Shangdu > Daily noon-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun appreciated restaurants in town. Branch: SH1112, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, > Daily 6pm-midnight. 7A Tuanjiehu Beisantiao, Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层 Susu (Vietnamese) Chaoyang District 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO尚都 (5208 6052) Chaoyang 朝阳区团结湖北三条甲7号(6436 1608 SH1112号(5900 3112); La Pizza Buffet: 4F, Sanlitun The first step is finding it. Follow that up 3.3 Mall, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯3.3服装大厦4层 Migas ¥ * Yotsuba ** with a dreamlike renovated courtyard, ex- (5136 5990) The boys at Migas have turned a concept It doesn’t come cheap (tasting menu tensive wine list and a listing of top-notch bar into a thriving Mediterranean res- RMB1,000), but what would you expect Vietnamese curries, banh mi sandwiches, Tube Station taurant, bar and party venue, and one of from some of the best sushi in town? stews, soups and la Vong fish. Nowhere does gigantic toppen-laden pizza Buttery and meaty fatty tuna sashimi is > Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm; 10 Qianliang Hutong summer’s rooftop destinations. Xixiang, Dongcheng 东城区钱粮胡同西巷10号 quite like Beijing, and these guys claim to > Daily 10am-3pm, 5pm- late. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 a cut above. (8400 2699) be the biggest in town. Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园 > Dongcheng: Tue- Sun 11.30am-11pm. Sanlitun > Sanlitun 3.3 Branch: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat/Sun 6层 (5208 6061) branch: 2 Sanlitun Bei Xiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区 10am-11pm, delivery Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm, 三里屯北小街2号 (6464 2365); Lido branch: 2F, Korean Fri-Sun 11:30am-11pm 3/F, 3.3 Building, No. 33 Asian No.9-3, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区将台西路 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang 三里屯北街33号3.3服 9-3号2层 (8420 0998) Ai Jiang Shan 装大厦3层3008号 ( 5136 5571, delivery 8989 177) Indian This upscale seafood restaurant proves > Additional branches in Gongti, Beida, Beitai, Sui Ka that chargrill and composure can go Yayancun, Solana and Weigongcun, see www.on- Is this what after-work hangouts are together. Their RMB58 bibimbap lunch line.thatsmags.com for details) Indian Kitchen like in Japan? We’re not sure, but we is an absolute bargain. hope so: This charming izakaya nails > Daily 11am-10pm, Sat and Sun until German it when it comes to sake selection and 9.30pm; 5/F, LG Twin Towers (East Tower), 12 fried delights to munch alongside it. Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建 Drei Kronen 1308 * 国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层 (5109 >Daily 5pm-1am, Ichibangai First Avenue Food Authentic (truly – when they say 1308 they 6036/6037) see www.thatsmags.com for other Court, Zaoying Nanli, Maizidian, East 3rd Ring locations) mean it) displays of armour and brewing Road, Chaoyang朝阳区东三环农展馆北路宾都苑 kits draw regular evening crowds for the 东侧一层底商一番街内 (137 1692 7543) superb pork knuckle and heavy-duty helles Vegetarian (pale lager), wheat and dark beer (brewed South-East Asian on-site). Lotus 莲花空间 > Daily 11am-2am. 1/F, Bldg 5, China View, Gongti Cafe Sambal (Malaysian) > China World Shopping Mall Branch: NL4006, North Area of China World Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomen Donglu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体东路中国红街5号楼1 When it comes to Malay-style food in a 层(6503 5555) Wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商 hutong, nowhere does it better. Admittedly, 城北区NL4006 (8527 4868); Financial Street Branch: it’s something of a niche category, but then Bodensee Kitchen Daily 11am-9pm, L220, 2/F, Seasons Place Mall, 2 so is the food on offer. The spicy Kapitan- Bodensee Kitchen is a new German Res- Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng 西城区金城坊街2号金融街 style chicken is pricey, but worth it. 购物中心2层东侧L220 (6622 0515) taurant in Beijing, located at the 2nd Floor > Daily 11am-midnight. 43 Doufuchi Hutong (just at South German Bakery (Lucky Street). east of Jiugulou Dajie), Xicheng 西城区豆腐池胡同43 Tianchu Maoxiang (Asian) At Bodensee Kitchen, two Germans, and The go to curry house among Beijing’s 号旧鼓楼大街往东走(6400 4875) Like many arrivals to Beijing, this place one Austrian, aim to bring back authentic, homesick Indian community, this ever started out in Wudaokou and it’s traditional, home made German-Austrian- popular no-nonsense restaurant has built 4Corners (Vietnamese, Fusion) since made a successful migration to Swiss cuisine from around the beautiful up a solid reputation thanks to its wide The definitive hutong bar/restaurant? Chef Chaoyang. Great range of veggie fare, Lake of Constance region. You will find top range of quality dishes and particularly Jun Trinh took a break from his celebrity TV reasonably priced and they offer cook- quality German-Austrian-Swiss cuisine and friendly service. Looking good after a work to host this part-Vietnamese venue, ing classes as well. a large variety of German beer and wines. recent rennovation and very available on serving up steaming bowls of pho with > Daily 10am-10pm; 19 Rm 0260, 2/F, Bldg D, And all this in a traditional and comfortable JinShiSong online delivery. zesty, fresh rolls, as well as a great bar, with Chaowai SOHO, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, > Daily 11am-2:30pm, 5:30-11pm, 2/F 2 Sanlitun German restaurant setting with friendly frequent live indie performances. Chaoyang 朝阳门外大街乙6朝外SOHOD座2层 Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯北小街2号2楼 and warm service. Bodensee Kitchen also > Tue-Sun 11am-2am, 27 Dashibei Hutong (near 0260 (5900 1288)(see www.online.thatsmags. (6462 7255) offers great Catering Packages and Offers west end of Yandai Xiejie), Xicheng 西城区大石碑胡 com for details) – no matter whether you need a small or 同27号烟袋斜街西口附近) (6401 7797) big Catering, Bodensee Kitchen can help Raj Veggie Table (Western, Asian) * you out! Tucked away in musty old building just un- Purple Haze (Thai) Proving that Beijing-style vegetarian cuisine >2/F, South German Bakery, 27 Lucky Street, derneath the drum tower, this curryhouse Given Beijing’s lack of white sand beaches is by no means the exclusive preserve of Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳 may look Chinese but everything on the and backpacker bars, Purple Haze has to Buddhist monks and soppy Jack Johnson 公园路好运街27号德南面包房二楼 (1314 685 2613) menu is authentic Indian, espcially the make do for the best Thai experience in fans, this superbly honed eatery offers some rather fine naan. town. Has all the classics like veggie spring of the very best sandwiches – vegetarian or Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant > Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, 31 Gulou Xidajie rolls (RMB40), papaya salad (RMB46) and otherwise – found anywhere in the city. 博璨德国啤酒餐厅 Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼西大街31号 (6401 1675) curries (RMB44-180) – but our pick’s the > Daily 10.30am-11.30pm (last order 10.30pm); 19 Brotzeit offers its customers a unique expe- seafood pad Thai (RMB45). Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng 东城区五道营胡同 19号 (6446 2073) rience with authentic German cuisine and Ganges > Daily 11am-11pm, 55 Xingfu Yicun, Chaoyang 朝 world famous German beers in a casual en- Conveniently located above popular 阳区幸福一村55号 (6413 0899) vironment. Coupled with its contemporary Irish sports bar Paddy O’Sheas, this solid

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from shady guerrilla brewers to upstanding and rums are personally selected by expert > Daily 11-2am. 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工 BARS publicans with their own range of souvenir owner Daiki Kanetaka – let him recommend 体北路4号院 (6591 9525) T-shirts. Their bar is a peach: a bricks-and- you something special. TOP 40 BARS AND CLUBS mortar taproom, which is large, warm and > Mon-Sat, 7pm-2am, reservation required, Paddy O’Shea’s * sociable, and has up to 16 different beers minimum spend RMB200, Face Hotel Courtyard, 26 An entire Irish-themed pub, which could About This guide represents our editors’ on tap. Dongcaoyuan, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体南路东草园26 easily been trasnsported, untouched, from top 40 picks, and includes some That’s > Building B, 1949 The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, 号 (6551 6788) a back alley in Limerick and gently depos- Beijing advertisers. Bars rated(*) have Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路4号院 ited in central Beijing. With plenty going been personally reviewed by our experts, Trouble Bar on, including pub quiz and sports. and scored according to the cuisine, Mao Mao Chong ** Beijing’s leading venue for imported craft > Dongzhimen: Daily 10am-late, 28 Dongzhimen- experience and affordability. The cocktails at Mao’s – such as their beers. Stocks a large draft selection and wai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (6592 sublime ‘Mala’ Mule, a Sichuan peppercorn- an even larger selection of bottles. Also 6290); Sanlitun: 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back infused vodka drink that’s a long way from does a nice line in creative cocktails, if Street 三里屯北路43号同里二层 (6415 0299) Arrow Factory Moscow – are unique infusions using brews aren’t your thing. Conveniently V Sports The newest craft beer taproom on the local ingredients and know-how. Grungey located next to Gung-Ho, hosts a full-sized Spacious, comfortable, huge screens and block, Arrow Factory is a rustic hideaway without being grimey, Mao’s eschews flash foos-ball table, darts, and plenty of TV’s to no rowdy drunken cretins, V Sports makes brimming with good Anglo-Scandinavian while still keeping it real. And those pizzas. accommodate any event, meetings, and a claim for the champion of Beijing sports vibes (courtesy of the brew-masters) and > 12 Banchang Hutong, Jiaodaokou, Dongcheng 东 gatherings. bars. the brand’s distinctive Chinese brewed ales. 城区交道口南大街板厂胡同12号 (6405 5718, www. > 2-101, China View Building, 2B Gongti Donglu, > Daily 5.30pm-6am, Gongti North Gate East side, A winning combination maomaochongbeijing.com) Chaoyang (Next To Gung-Ho) 朝阳区工人体育场东 Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北门内东侧 (5293 0333) > 38 Jianchang Hutong, Dongcheng District 东城区箭路乙2号中国红街2-101叫板比萨隔壁 (8590 0390, 厂胡同38号(6407 6308) Mesh ¥ [email protected], www.trouble.bar) Nightclubs Whether it’s an early evening cocktail or a 8-Bit late-night infusion, Mesh’s moody interior 10 Best Livehouses Chocolate Drinking alongside multiplayer retro gam- and underground soundtrack draws the It’s impossible to discuss Chocolate without ing – why didn’t anyone do this sooner? bright young things (and on LGBT Thurs- Dusk Dawn Club (DDC) 黄昏黎明俱乐部 mentioning gold leaf, dwarves, cabaret Megadrive, Super Nintendo, N64... some days, quite a few old things, too). Great little livehouse near Meishuguan dancers and oddly-friendly Russian women. real gems make up an ever-growing col- > Daily 5pm-1am. Building 1, 11 Sanlitun Lu, with a focus on jazz, folk and indie rock. Timed right, a visit can be raucous fun, with lection. Draft Kirin goes for a reasonable Chaoyang 朝阳区三里屯路11号院1号楼 (6417 6688) Craft beer and whisky means you won’t get bottles of spirits from around RMB200, RMB25 a glass. bored of the drinks list quickly. cocktails under RMB50 (including the > Daily 1pm-2am; 13 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东 Maggie’s ¥ > Tue-Sun 1pm-2am; 14 Shanlao Hutong, absinthe-based Flaming Armageddon) and 城区北锣鼓巷13号 (159 1025 6538) A notorious sausage fest (we refer, of Dongcheng 东城区美术馆后街山老胡同14号 (6407 regular floor shows. course, to the hot-dog stand outside), 8969) > Daily 7pm-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区日 China Bar ¥¥ Maggie’s has been providing its special 坛北路19号 (8561 3988) Top views from the 65th floor and flash comforts for so long, it’s practically a time- School Bar 学校酒吧 * drinks are the attractions on offer at this honored Beijing brand – although it’s also a Crap drinks and regular, unscheduled Dada * hip hotel bar. bastion of Mongolian culture. fights: no wonder the cool kids adore this It hasn’t been on the Beijing scene for > Sun-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. 65/F, Park > Sun-Thur 8pm-4am, Fri-Sat 8pm-5am, Ritan Park alternative livehouse/ DJ bar, founded by too long, but already Dada is the hippest Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 朝阳区建国 South Gate, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛公园南 Beijing and Shanghai rock n’ rollers. hangout in town. Their cosy Gulou confines 门外大街2号柏悦酒店65层 (8567 1838/40) 门 (8562 8142) > Daily 8pm-late. 53 Wudaoying Hutong, Chaoyang under rock house Temple offer an intimate 朝阳区五道营胡同53号 (6402 8881, 6406 9947) place to nod along to an eclectic range of El Nido * Parlor all things electro from the best names on The first hutong hang-out to patent the Learn a few quotes from Gatsby before Jianghu 江湖酒吧 the underground scene. fridge-full-of-cheap-imports formula, El heading to this 20s Shanghai-style speak- This former Qing Dynasty courtyard home > Daily 9pm-late, Rm 101, Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Nido inspires a loyal following, particularly easy and you’ll fit right in. is exactly where you’d take that friend from Dajie, Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B栋101室 in summer. The roast leg of mutton place > Daily 6pm-2am, 39-8 Xingfuercun, Chaoyang 朝阳区 out of town to prove you’re cool. Its cozy (183 1108 0818) next door is one of the best locally. 新东路幸福二村39-8 (8444 4135) atmosphere is also its downfall – any show > Daily 6pm-late, 59 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng 东 with under 40 people and you’re stuck Lantern * 城区方家胡同50号(158 1038 2089) Mai Bar * looking through the windows. Hip and Founded by now-defunct Acupuncture Understated hutong hideaway with a long casually familiar, the jazz and folk bookings Records, Lantern is a beacon of light in the First Floor list of some of the best cocktails in town. keep things low-key enough for the get- strip of truly ghastly nightclubs and bars First Floor is like that friend who’s too > Daily 5pm-late, 40 Beiluoguxiang, Dongcheng 东城 home-for-the-babysitter crowd. known as ‘Gongti.’ Serious about its music, popular to properly enjoy their company. 区北锣鼓巷40号 (6406 1871) > 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nan Dajie, it also makes good drinks and attracts At weekends, it gets aggressively full, with Dongcheng 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号 (6401 international electronica DJs. regulars and the passing tourist trade all Revolution * 5269, site.douban.com/jianghujiubar, jincanzh@ > Thurs-Sat 9pm-6.30am. 100m north of Worker’s baying at the bar. A good place to meet Sanlitun doesnt really do hipster bars but gmail.com) Stadium West Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场西 new friends, perhaps. if it did, this cramped ode to Maomorabilia 门向北100米 (139 119 77989) > Daily, 4pm-late, Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang 朝阳 would be it. The East may be red but their Hot Cat Club 热力猫区三里屯北小街 (6413 0587, first.floorbeijing.com) cocktails (RMB45) are fit for a Chairman. A true stalwart of the Beijing scene, Hot MIX > Daily, 12pm-late, west of Yashow, Gongti Bei Lu, 朝 Cat is the type of hard-working venue that A bit like a trip to the Forbidden City, Mix Great Leap Brewing 大跃啤酒 ¥ * 阳区工体北路雅秀市场西侧 (6415 8776) helps cement a city’s music scene. is one of those places in Beijing you have The bar that began the whole Beijing mi- > Daily 10am-late, 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south to experience before you leave. Not much crobrewing frenzy (yes, frenzy) specializes The Brick of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng 东城区方家胡同46号 is forbidden in this underground hip-hop in idiosyncratic, local-style brews (RMB25- A Cheers-style atmosphere ensures you’ll (6400 7868) disco palace and if you don’t leave with 40) with intriguing flavors – their Sichuan find this neighbourhood drinking hole-in- The Post Mountain 后山 hook-up in tow then you’re doing some- peppercorn ale was memorably good. the brick-wall faux dive bar either cliquey Built into a man-made hill in the center thing very wrong. Reservations used to be recommended or inclusive. The heavy-duty cocktails of the MOMA Complex, this new ad- > Daily 8pm-6am, Inside Worker’s Stadium North for their original hutong brewhouse, but (including the devastatingly boozy RMB80 dition to Beijing’s growing livehouse Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (6506 9888, the opening of a wildly popular new pub Terminator) are probably needed for the empire is The Hobbit meets Manhattan. 6530 2889, 150 1138 2219, [email protected]) on Xinzhong Lu has shifted most drinkers bizarre Wednesday pub quiz. With as much vibe as a sterile modern- there instead. > Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 The Bar at Migas * art gallery. Its imported sound system A place to dance and prowl, perhaps, rather > Gulou: 5pm-late, Tue-Fri, 2pm-late Sat-Sun 2-10pm, Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), and ramped floor makes for decent 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 than a drinks destination, TBAM, as no one sound and sightlines. (5717 1399) ; Sanlitun: Daily 11:30am-2pm; Sun-Thu 2号楼底商2-11 (134 2616 6677) calls it, focuses on upscale local DJs to get 5pm-midnight, Fri /Sat 5pm-1am, B12 Xinzhong > Bldg T8, MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimenwai, Dongcheng (next to MOMA the party started. Good-enough cocktails Street 新中街乙12号 (6416 6887, www.greatleap- The Irish Volunteer range from RM55-70 but mostly it’s about brewing.com) Cinemateque) 东城区东直门外香河园路1号当代 Everything – from the red-faced owner to MOMA园区T8楼北百老汇电影中心北侧 (8400 4774) the music, man. Heaven Supermarket the grub – is authentically Irish: tinged with alcoholism, doggerel and drunken > Sunday to Wednesday 6pm-2am, Thursday to Friday A purgatory of bottles, bongs and bedrag- Temple 坛 * 6pm-late. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang gled English teachers, Heaven sells the regret. A good place to down a pint and a Probably the manliest venue in town, this District 朝阳区三里屯路81号 (5208-6061) cheapest alcoholic takeaways in town. You pizza before heading into town, then. dimly lit and unventilated space is owned Vics can also hang around and appreciate the > Daily 9pm-2am. 311 Jiangtai Lu (opposite Lido by rockers (Gao Xu, Gao Jian and Clement Hotel East Gate), Chaoyang 朝阳区将台路311 Separated at birth from its identical twin afterlife (clientele) if you want. Caveat: the Burger) and known for late sets of hard brother, Mix, this is the definition of Gongti food is straight from Hell’s own kitchen. 号 (6438 5581) rock, punk and ska, with weekend gigs sweatbox meat-market chic at its very > Daily 11-4am. 14 Xindong Lu (next to The James and DJ sets every fortnight. It offers a long finest. The Chinese love it – as do moody Joyce), Chaoyang 朝阳区新东路14号 (6415 6513) Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub ** drinks menu, with plenty of cheap pastis Russians and jailbait students – helping Vics This popular microbrewery is a Beijing and shooters, but you’ll probably stick to to become one of the most infamous clubs Hidden Lounge * classic (if you haven’t tried the Zombie the RMB15 draught. Although frustrating to find, Hidden Pirate Pale Ale yet, then what are you > Daily, 7pm-late. Bldg B, 206 Gulou Dong Dajie, in the capital. > Daily 8.30pm late, Inside Worker’s Stadium North Lounge rewards the intrepid with good art- doing?). Other things to love: quality ales Dongcheng 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B楼202 (131 Gate, Chaoyang 朝阳区工人体育场北门内 (5293 0333) work and comfortable seating, suggesting that change each season, a massive three- 6107 0713) a Kasbah, plus well-made drinks at great story space, and some of the best burgers Yugong Yishan 愚公移山 * prices (wine from RMB100 a bottle, mix in town. Hotel Bars We’ve lost more body weight than we’d drinks from RMB25). You’ll probably have > Daily, 11am-late; 6 Nan Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳 care to remember in YY’s mosh pit. Fortu- Atmosphere ¥¥ to call them to find it, though. 区南三里屯路6号 (6592 5388) nately, almost all the acts – usually hip-hop Beijing’s highest bar, on the 80th floor of > Daily 6pm-1am. Room 101, Bldg 8, CBD Apartments, Shuanghuayuan Nanli Erqu, Chaoyang 朝阳区双花园 Glen ¥ DJs, emo rocks and obscure indie outfits the 1,082-ft China World Tower, offers 300+ from across the globe – were worth it. The swanky cocktails from RMB65 with 360-de- 南里二区CBD公寓8号楼101屋 (8772 1613) Experiences can vary at Glen (we’ve endured poor service and drinks that are upstairs bar area is a refuge from the sweat gree views of the 700AQI PM2.5. Jane’s & Hooch ¥ * scandalous at the price), which is located in glands below. > Mon-Fri noon-2am, Sat and Sun noon-4am. 80/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Acclaimed by some foreign press as one a decidedly downbeat compound. But whis- > Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng 东 Chaoyang 朝阳区建国门外大街1号北京国贸大酒店80 of the best bars in the world (cough), this ky lovers have been known to swear by its 城区张自忠路3-2号(6404 2711） (6505 2299 ext. 6433) not-so-plain Jane has been at the vanguard selections and dark, intimate atmosphere. of the South Sanlitun gentrification. It See for yourself. >Daily 6.30pm-2am. 203, 2/F, Taiyue Suites Hotel Sports Bars Centro ¥ serves RMB60-80 measures of your favorite Although it’s no longer quite the go-to Prohibiotion-era hooches in a fanstastic Beijing, 16 Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区南三里屯路16号泰悦豪庭2楼203室 (6591 1191) The Local * place for beautiful people it once was, Cen- speakeasy atmosphere, with attentive staff Formerly Brussels, this beery bar has come tro still draws a cute crowd with its nightly and unimpeachable cocktails. Glen Classic ¥ into its own, with large (yet strangely jazz performaces, spacious and recently > Daily 8pm-2am, Courtyard 4 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang unobtrusive) screenings of sports and renovated lounge areas and classic drinks 朝阳区工体北路4号院 ( 6503 2757) Tucked away in the grounds of Face hotel, Glen Classic is a Japanese-owned whisky political events, a pub quiz, quality fare and like the blue-cheese martini. a nice selection of draughts and cocktails. > Open 24 hours. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Jing-A Taproom ** bar where discerning drinkers can sink into an arm-chair, glass in hand, and while Try the Bourbon Street Ice Tea – you won’t Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路1号北京嘉里大饭店1层 In just a few years, these guys developed (6561 8833) away the hours. Huge range of whiskies need another.

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Your International SOS clinics in China will be ship card, enjoy a 50-minute session for 1, Shanghai上海市长宁区老外街虹梅路3824-1号 membership also includes free towel usage branded and operated by Raffles Medical RMB400 and come away with natural, 021-6215 5192 and a fitness assessment. with expanded services to all patients and healthy-looking color. >South Tower, L4, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang (4008 privileged access for International SOS 100-988,www,californiafitness.com) > Sanlitun: 11am-9pm, 2/f, Bldg 3, Sanlitun SOHO, members. Patients of the clinic will con- Gongti Bei Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区工体北路三里屯 HAIR SALONS tinue to have access to the same doctors, Soho3号楼2层217 (5785 3711, jusonghao@hotmail. Cycle China Inc. 北京非常之旅 com); Wangjing: 11am-9pm, Rm T5, 3/F, BOTAI Laurent Falcon Cycle China provides organized cycling the same facilities and same level of high International Building, 36 Guangshun Bei Dajie, and hiking tours in and aroundBeijing as quality care. 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House of Knowledge International Kinde in Lido (which has its own dental clinic beijingmandarinschool.com, Skype ID: beijing- The International Montessori School of garten (HOK) onsite). A comprehensive range of services Mandarinschool1998, Wechat: BJMS-Etower) Beijing 北京蒙台梭利国际学校 are at hand, including restorative dentistry House of Knowledge International kinder- The Bridge School 北京桥汉语言学校 Founded in 1990, MSB is Beijing’s first fully and cosmetic dentistry. Call ahead for all garten (HOK) has locations in both Shunyi >The Bridge School Head office, Room 503, 5/F, registered international Montessori school. and Chaoyang. Both locations offer a appointments. Guangming Hotel, 42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝 The school also boasts an unsurpassed dual > 818 Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Kindergarten program for children aged 10 阳区亮马桥路42号光明饭店5层503室(186 1244 1282 Mandarin/English program geared towards months to 6 years (Pre-school). Students Development Zone, Shunyi 北京和睦家医院牙科诊所, Grettchin) helping students achieve fluency in either 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场818 (8046 1102) are treated as competent learners and the language from an early age. Curriculum school emphasizes critical thinking and col- Beijing Juncheng Language School aside, MSB boasts spacious classrooms, a laboration skills, in an environment where Vista Medical Center 维世达诊所北京君诚语言学校 high teacher-student ratio and impres- children “Lean to Learn”. In additional, > 24hours. Wi-Fi internet. 3/F Kerry Center. 1 > 1) Room 208, 1 Panjiapo Hutong, sive staff longevity. Tuition: RMB98,000 Guanghua Lu 光华路1号嘉里中心商场3层 (8529 6618, the Shunyi location also has a elementary Chaoyangmenwai, Dongcheng District 东城区朝阳 - RMB177,000/year. [email protected], www.vista-china.net) 门外潘家坡胡同1号东城区职工大学208办室 (6525 school starting from grade 1 in September > Bldg 8, 2A, Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区香 2014. 9932/6526 7539) 2) Gucheng Village, 15 Huosha Lu, 江北路甲2号院8号楼 (6432 8228 ext. 800, www.msb. Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric > Quanfa Gardens Campus: North gate of Houshayu Town, Shunyi District 顺义区后沙峪镇火沙 edu.cn, [email protected]) Clinic 路古城段15号 (8049 0307) Quanfa compound, 15 Maquanying, Chaoyang District 朝阳区马泉营15号泉发花园北门 > Shunyi, K-01, Building No.19, Harmony Business Beijing World Youth Academy Centre, Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Town 天竺镇丽苑街荣 (6431 8452, www.hokschools.com);Victoria The Bridge School 北京世青国际学校和商业中心19号楼K-01 (6456 2599; harmonypeds@ 北京桥汉语言学校 Gardens Campus: 15 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Beijing World Youth Academy (BWYA) is an Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西路15号维 ncich.com.cn, www.ncich.com.cn) > (The Bridge School Head office)Room 503, 5/F, international school for students of all na- 多利亚花园公寓(6538 2624, www.hokschools. Guangming Hotel, 42 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang tionalities ages 6 to 18, offering programs com) Beijing Passion International Medical District 朝阳区亮马桥路42号光明饭店5层503室 on its campuses conveniently located in Center (15321793321 Grettchin) EtonKids International Kindergarten This full-service international clinic Wangjing and Lido. An IB World School since 2001, BWYA values holistic education 伊顿国际幼儿园 provides 24-hr general medical care and a International Schools > LidoRoom C103 Lido Country Club, Lido Place patient-centered attitude. Beijing Passion and seeks to give students ample opportunity to develop as globally-aware critical Jichang Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区蒋台路机场路丽 International Medical Center is equipped Canadian International School of Beijing 都广场 (6436 7368 www.etonkids.com) ;3/F, with the latest in medical technology and is 北京加拿大国际学校 thinkers. A wide varity of co-curricular activities are offered to further enrich Block D Global Trade Mansion Guanghua Lu, designed to support the comfort, safety and Located in the Third Embassy Quarter of Chaoyang 朝阳区光华路世贸国际公寓D座3层 student life. Graduates of BWYA have been privacy of patients. downtown Beijing, the Canadian Interna- ( 6506 4805) ; Southwest corner of Beichen > 24hours, B1/F, Borui Building, 26 Dongsanhuan tional School of Beijing (CISB) opened its accepted at prestigious universities around Xilu and Kehui Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区 Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区东三环北路26号博瑞大厦B1层 doors in September 2006. This world-class the world. Age range: 6-18. Tuition: RMB 北辰西路与科荟路交汇处西南角(8437 1006); (6517 7667, www.passion-medical.com) facility offers an internationally recognized 100,000- 140,000/year. Kehui Lu, Chaoyang, Beijing 朝阳区科荟路大 Canadian & IB PYP, IB MYP and IBDP educa- > Mon-Fri, 8am-4.30pm. 18 Huajiadi Beili, Wangjing, 屯里社区(8480 5538) ;Bldg 19, Central Park, Chaoyang Inside 94 Middle school 北京市朝阳 Parkway Health Clinic tion. The Canadian International School 6 Chaowai Dajie Chaoyang 朝阳区朝外大街6 > Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm; CBD, 1-2/F, Vantone Center, 6 区望京花家地北里18号(6461 7787 ext.32, 8454 号新城国际19号楼 (6533 6995); Palm Springs of Beijing develops the whole child in an 3478/0649, [email protected], www.ibwya.net) Chaowai Street 朝阳门外大街甲六号万通中心AB座一 environmentally sensitive school within a International Apartments 8 Chaoyang Park Nanlu Chaoyang 朝阳区朝阳公园南路8号棕榈二层 (4000 662 -882, 24hrs; enquiry@parkwayhealth. kind, caring community to become a citizen cn; www.parkwayhealth.cn); No.101-201, Beijing link, La Maison Montessori de Pekin 泉国际公寓 (6539 8967); Bldg 21, Guangqu of the world. block2, No.6 Yuan, Jing Shun Dong Street, Chaoyang 北京中法双语蒙氏儿童之家 Jiayuan, Guangqumen- wai, Dongcheng东城区 > 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路38 朝阳区京顺东街6号院2号楼北京Link101-201室广渠门外广渠家园21号楼 (6749 5008); Baoxing 号 (6465 7788,www.cisb.com.cn) The first bilingual French-Chinese Montes- sori kindergarten in Beijing, it welcomes International Phase 2, Wangjing Chaoyang朝阳 IDC Dental 区望京宝星园国际社区2期 (8478 0578); Block 1, Springboard International Bilingual children between ages 2 to 6 years old. >Daily: 9am-6pm, Room 209, Bldg 7, Richmond Park The kindergarten is located in a beautiful Arcadia Villas, Houshayu Shunyi 顺义区后沙峪罗 Clubhouse, Fangyuan Nanli, Chaoyang 朝阳区芳园 School 君诚国际双语学校马环岛北侧天北路阿凯笛亚庄园1座(8047 2983); Springboard International Bilingual School courtyard in the hutongs. Schedule: Mon- 20A Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区西大南里丽都水岸会所209 (6538 8111, info@idcdentalbj. day to Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm. After class com) is a place where children, staff and parents 望路甲20号首府社区内 (5870 6779) work in partnership to enable all their activities also offered. 东城区东四十四条 students to realize their full potential. They > 50 Dongsi Shisitiao, Dongcheng Beanstalk International Bilingual School 50号 (131 2025 0341/ 8401 3974; lamaisonmontes- are offering a stimulating and full inter- 青苗国际双语学校 EDUCATION [email protected]; www.lamaisonmontessoridepk. > Kindergarten: 1/F, Tower B, 40 Liangmaqiao national curriculum as well as an exciting com) Lu, Chaoyang 朝阳区亮马桥路40号B座一层 Mandarin Schools after school program, which will include (6466 9255); Primary School: Block 2, Upper Kung Fu, calligraphy, health and fitness and Beijing Mandarin School East Side, 6 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang 朝阳区 Gloria Chinese School football. Established in 1998, Beijing Mandarin 东四环北路6号阳光上东二区 (5130 7951);Middle Focusing on teaching Chinese, making > 15 Gucheng Duan, Huosha Lu, Houshayu Town, School is the city’s top institute for teaching & High School : 38 Nan Shiliju, Chaoyang朝阳区 sure your improvements, organizing task- Shunyi 顺义区后沙峪镇火沙路古城段15号 (8049 spoken and written Mandarin as a second 南十里居38号 (8456 6019) based. practical activities and providing 2450; www.sibs.com.cn, [email protected]) language, more than 5,000 students

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Both Ends Art Chinese New Year at Chinese New Year at Wanda Vista Tianjin / Hyatt Regency Tianjin Holiday East Holiday

‘Both Ends’ showcases oil paintings by Wan Dawei, a professor of painting Gather your family together at Hyatt at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts Regency Tianjin East for tailor-made (TAFA). The artist, who cites Edward Chinese New Year set menus, with their Hopper and Luc Tuymans as his major selection of gourmet holiday dishes. influences, favors the “intermediate All month; from RMB4,888/table; state between pastoral and modern 126 Weiguo Dao, Hedong 河东区卫 civilization” in his works. His later 国道126号 (022 2457 1234) Zhen Chinese Restaurant at Wanda Vista Tianjin is ready to host you and your loved artworks illustrate secluded suburban ones this Spring Festival. Culinary delights on offer include braised pork feet, stewed scenes with adept use of color and The Emperor’s New duck in spring water, pan-fried beef with foie gras, hand-made dumplings and more. omission of narrative. Clothes Theater Thu Feb 15-Fri Feb 23; RMB3,288 per table (10 people); Wanda Vista Tianjin, Through Feb 13, Tues-Sun, 10am- 486 Bahao Lu, Da Zhi Gu, Hedong 河东区大直沽8号路486号 (022 2462 6888) 5pm; Sun Sun Gallery, MIAN 3 Creative Blocks #2-27 (200m South of Cathay Pacific Bridge), Haihe Super Bowl Watch Party Sports Donglu, Hedong 河东区海河东路国泰桥南200米棉3创意街区2-27 (189 2038 3870)

Spring Festival at Hai Tien Lo Holiday

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WWW.THATSMAGS.COM | NOVEMBER 2017 | 77 Ten years ago, Tianjin What’s your take on the resurgence of vinyl? native Liu Jun – or ‘Black Bear,’ as he’s often called disappeared to begin with. A lot of forgotten gems – was at the helm of now- existI think only it’s ona superficial vinyl. In China, fad. Vinyl the scene shouldn’t is really have defunct live house NIC small though, because there’s no real money in it. Club, which helped shape the city’s underground How did you amass your collection? music following. Today, he I began to buy tapes and CDs in the late 90s from owns a record store called vendors under the Balitai bridge, near the uni- Sonic Candy, Tianjin’s versities. I started my own shop in 2003. By now heaven for crate-diggers. I’ve amassed over 200,000 LPs from all over the Where does the name Sonic Candy come from? world. Most are stashed in a friend’s basement. In the summer of 2016, about 10,000 LPs got de- - ences. One is Sonic Youth, the other is the album It was inspired by two of my big musical influ Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain. stroyedWhat’s yourin a flood. most prized record in the shop? You used to run a live house? It has to be this one [pulls out a pristine vinyl copy of the Velvet Underground & Nico’s debut album]. I ran NIC Club from 2008 until 2012, and put all In 1999, that pop art banana cover was all the my money in it. It was called Ni in Chinese, mean- rage. I was 14 and didn’t know the band, but I got ing ‘soil.’ Incidentally, nique means ‘f**k’ in French the tape for RMB50, a fortune back then. I tried in [laughs]. People still take pride in having attended vain to bargain 50 cents off the price, for my bus - ground acts. Kode9 played there back in 2009 to my idea of rock. But it opened the door to a life of 50gigs people, there. We20 ofwere whom the werefirst to my book friends. a lot of under A Q&A WITH... music.fare home. At first I hated it, because it was unlike What do you listen to? What does the future have in store? LIU JUN I might open a little watering hole where people stuff: noise, heavy metal, punk, sludge, shoegaze, can listen to records. Friends have suggested I’m a grunge-head, so I like grunge-influenced - owner of Sonic Candy I branch out to Beijing or Shanghai, where the cords: swing jazz, rockabilly, blues, country... China interview and photo by Sid Gulinck hadlo-fi. it I’m all alsoback obsessed in the day. with old Chinese 78rpm re when you need it. But when music needs me, I’ll action is. These days, music is at your fingertips Who’s your clientele? be right here in Tianjin. That’s enough for me.

Most of my sales happen on WeChat. A lot of cus- Sonic Candy is open daily, 11am-7.30pm; A19, 8 tomers are friends who trust my judgment. I give Miles New Culture Plaza, Nankai 南开区八里台新文化 them tips based on their preferences, much like a 广场一楼A19 (022 2333 1511) pharmacist prescribing medicine. Think of me as a pimp for music – I can hook you up with a lovely companion.

What’s the Tianjin music scene like? I help support the scene, but there aren’t any bands of note. As a satellite city of Beijing, Tianjin got stuck in rock and heavy metal.

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

You may regret agreeing to be a Do what you always do: swim deep, The Lunar New Year has got you When your Chinese girlfriend’s dad bridesmaid at your friend’s wedding but not too deep, or else you will second-guessing yourself. Should keeps refilling your baijiu glass after you discover that she just wants get hypothermia and maybe die. you stay in Beijing? Adopt a dog or during CNY, don’t try and be a hero: to set you up with the best man. Give Houhai is still freezing and you’re no a cat? Relax; just remember that Just say no. You may lose face but it a chance – he’s also into Chinese laobeijing. Check out your local pool nothing you do really matters in the you will keep your liver. Double the rockers P.K. 14. instead. end. Happy New Year! hongbao amount you planned to give.

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

You’re feeling a little anti-social Chinese New Year is all about family. Turn that self-loathing into self- Become addicted to watching Chinese and moody this month. Change your Sadly, yours live on the opposite love. Start taking yoga classes but beauty vloggers but refrain from buying WeChat handle to your name and ‘ – side of the world and don’t celebrate drop out after you realize the teacher anything they promote. You’re too away until forever,’ and spend every the holiday, anyway. Shame. Hang only speaks Chinese. Buy a gratitude broke for that. Wear activewear every evening guiltily binge-watching around your neighbor’s apartment journal. Throw it out after you’re day but never go for a run or step foot whatever TV program Angelababy is until they invite you to join in their repeatedly at a loss for what to write. in a gym. starring in on Bilibili. festivities.

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

Don’t worry if you find yourself feeling Your roommates are annoying, but Where you at this month, crazy Sag? This month is just like Forrest Gump’s off-balance. It’s to do with the Lunar leaving aggressive notes on their dirty Someone is looking for you. That mom always said. Life is like a box New Year, or scales, or something. Hit dishes and throwing loud parties isn’t someone may or may not be your of baozi; you never know what you’re up Dada, or First Floor, depending on the answer. Neither is advertising for landlord, whom you owe two months of going to get. Pork? Vegetables? what kind of Libra you are, and you’ll new roommates in all your WeChat backpay rent. Get your sh*t together. Choose jiaozi. be in equilibrium in no time. groups. Or selling their crap.

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