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ver the past year, Business Tianjin Omagazine has been fielding requests from the community for entertaining, family-friendly, leisure activities to enjoy after work is done. The result: our editorial team has collected its city favorites in dining, nightlife, outings and more to spice up your Managing Director evenings and weekends. J. Hernan We hope that this monthly lifestyle Managing Editor magazine, Tianjin Plus, will help you Jamie Michael Kern achieve that much-desired work-life balance. Senior Editor Wang Na While many of us may live to work, we all work to live! Editors Regina Gonçalves, Joe Escobedo, Mansi Sethi, Zhao Jing Designers Li Weizhi, Li Kechao Sales & Advertising Zhang Danni Distribution Zhao Wengang, Zhang Xu Advertising Agency InterMediaChina Publishing Date September 2009 Tianjin Plus is a FREE lifestyle supplement of Business Tianjin Magazine. ONLY for Members Tel: +86 22 2576 0956 For extra copies please contact [email protected] For editorial enquiries please contact [email protected] For advertising enquiries please contact [email protected] For projects and suggestions please contact [email protected] Dining Reviews Venezia Club 威尼斯 The Here 这里 A Taste of Italy A Hidden Gem pened in July 2008, this genuine Italian nknown to most locals, The Orestaurant has become the visiting place UHere is just a 10 minute walk for numerous movie stars, singers and senior away from Bingjiang Dao and government officials. Located in the Italian serves Western style food in a café Concession Area, Venezia Club is the only setting. With an international Italian-owned and operated restaurant in theme, The Here often plays a Tianjin, which means customers can expect mix of Latin, American, and other the most authentic cooking. Owner Renato songs from around the world. Pegoraro takes great pride in offering his guests Generous portion servings can be the highest quality of his homeland’s food by expected from most of the dishes waking up early every morning to prepare the including The Here’s plentiful base for the pizzas and the sauces. The majority potato salad and ham and cheese of Venezia’s ingredients are imported from Italy sandwich served with a mountain and the restaurant boasts a vast collection of of French fries. Those with a hardy cheeses. This combined with Mr. Pegoraro’s zest appetitive can also enjoy The for cooking allows locals their first chance to Here’s signature meaty, cheesy enjoy the real taste of Italy. lasagna. Also recommended is The house beer at Venezia is one of Mr. Pegoraro’s favorites, a combination of half Birra Moretti and half Sprite the “Sex on the Beach” which has (35 CNY). But if you’re looking for a worthy alternative, Mr. Pegoraro has a collection of over 1,000 different a smooth, fruity refreshing taste cocktail recipes at his disposal. This is not to be outdone by the 200 dishes Venezia offers and changes that will have you ordering one after another, but be aware as the drink does contain alcohol. There is an open seasonally. During the summertime, the recommended appetizer is the Venezia caprizzi, a healthy and kitchen, which allows guests to view how their meals are being prepared. Prices are modest comparison to vitamin-packed combo of bread, tomato, and olive oil. But what would any good Italian restaurant be without other western restaurants. The management and staff are warm, kind and make you feel like you’re at home. So the pizza? Venezia’s special is the Napoli pizza, which is a recipe straight from Italy that includes black olives, those daring to venture off the glitzy Bingjiang Dao path can discover this hidden gem. tomatoes, extra virgin oil, and anchovies (80 CNY). Italian food at Venezia captures the senses, first catching No. 86, Chifeng Dao, Heping District 86 the eyes with vivid colors and presentation, then the nose with its sweet aroma, and finally the taste buds with 和平区赤峰道 号 its rich, delicate taste. +86 22 2712 3939 The setting of Venezia is one of pure romance and amore, with soothing fountains and stunning flora. Mr. Pegoraro’s dream for creating a meeting place for university students has turned into a favorite in the community. Look! SPACE Coffee & Gallery 注意空间咖啡 No. 48, Ziyou Dao, Former Italian Concession Area, Hebei District 河北区意大利风情街自由道48号 Art Meets Coffee 11:00 – 02:00 +86 22 8761 3413 ook! Space Coffee & Gallery is a coffee shop created and Linspired by artists for artists. The staff describes their Delights Restaurant 狄拉西餐厅 shop as a combination of attraction, construction, ideation, and creation. All of the elements are present from their Be Delighted signature stylish drink items to their art community attracted craft classes. his place remains one of the TEDA’s most popular The shop offers a blend of classic coffees and teas as well as Trestaurants. Service at Delights is deft and speedy, while bit-sized snacks with an artsy twist. The swirl pattern of the the setting is spacious and attractive in Prussian blue and off- cappuccino resembles a work of art rather than a standard white. The menu has been recently revised with some new caffeinated drink. The taste doesn’t disappoint as well. It is entrees: spicy shrimp with pepper and cheese (68 CNY) makes light and smooth with only a small hint of coffee flavor. For a solid opener followed by a soup (48 CNY for a large bowl). non-coffee drinkers, the Roselle and Lily tea is a sweet and The restaurant has some of the best steaks from Australia and fruity delight. The price is reasonable. Medium priced drink the US (188 CNY), as well as Tex-Mex, Cajun and tacos dishes. items range from 22 – 28 RMB for tea and coffee. Suit your mood for lunch with Delights three new three- course exclusive set menus (58, 68 and 88 CNY). Desserts Guests can enjoy the cool breeze on the patio area or go like Tiramisu (38 CNY) and chocolate mousse (35 CNY) are a underground in the basement area where local foreign satisfying way to round of a great meal. photographer’s photos are featured. Let the time pass with friends while enjoying the full fragrance of coffee and arts inside this historical architectural restoration at Look! Space. The junction of 2nd Avenue and Huanghai Lu, TEDA 开发区第二大街与黄海路交口 Minyuan Building, Chongqing Dao, Heping District 和平区重庆道民园大楼 10:00 - 01:00 +86 22 6620 9874 09:00 – 19:00 +86 22 2330 1912 06 Tianjin Plus Tianjin Plus 07 Dining Reviews 颐和 Regimen Set menu: 28 - 45 CNY Healthy Food for Healthy Living s the name suggests, Regimen offers a daily dose of healthy food designed to improve the body and spirit. AThe English translations of the dishes are rather unique, for example, the “Laurel green duck/warm middle heater & promote the circulation of qi” and “Shrimp with fructus corni in chili sauce & peanuts wholesale for kidney & supporting yang”. Despite the unusual names, most of the dishes are light and refreshing, making for a great summertime treat. The décor of Regimen is very traditional Chinese with antique sculptures and beautiful murals. Also on display in the lobby is one of the largest Buddha sculptures featured in a restaurant. Well-lit with mellow music in the background, Regimen is a popular spot for local employees seeking a relaxing lunchtime getaway. The staff is very polite and attentive, and once presented, the specific health benefits of each dish were explained. For health-conscious consumers, Regimen offers the perfect blend of healthy food for healthy living. No. 51-52, 65-66, bldg.E, Shanggu Tianta Dao, Nankai District 南开区天塔道上谷商业街E座51-52, 65-66 11:00 - 21:00 +86 22 5819 3995 Tokugawa Japanese 德川日本料理 Sushi at Its Best! okugawa offers a variety of dining experience to suit any Ttaste. Opened in year 1998, the restaurant still maintains its beauty. The chef’s skill in preparation is on display as much as the food. The portions of the menu are arranged in the “Tapas style” and the set menu ranges between 50CNY-200CNY. Have a taste of the jewel of Japanese food sushi and sashimi with huge variety ranging between mere 50 rmb to a big platter of 980CNY. Private “tatami” rooms are offered for private dining which captures the elegance and harmony of Japanese aesthetic. The other side of the restaurant serves tepanyakki, which offers guests the opportunity to watch the professional chefs preparing fresh steak, seafood and chicken in front of you. Tepanyakki set meals ranges between 120CNY-500CNY. The huge Japanese “sake bar” has a variety of sake to choose from. The menu also offers different kinds of appetizers and rice with “kim chi” noodles being favorite. “Wasabi”, a famous japanese condiment adds taste to every dish. The illustrated menu comes in Chinese and Japanese. Besides authentic Japanese food the restaurant offers four types of unique dining experience. An excellent choice for a cozy family dinner. No. 34, 1st avenue, TEDA 开发区第一大街34号 11:00 - 14:30, 17:00 - 22:00 +86 22 2528 0807 08 Tianjin Plus Dining Listings Dining Interview Bakeries Canvas Café Coffee Time Yuanyang Xin Tiandi No. 1, the junction of Shaoxing Dao and Homemade American Bengons No. 61, Xinkai Lu, Hedong District Youyi Lu, Hexi District Tong’an Xinli, no.20, Tong’an Dao Tel: +86 22 6089 6520 Tel: +86 22 2813 4857 Interview with Ms. Sarah Li, the owner and GM of Harvest Book & Coffee Heping District 画布咖啡西餐厅 咖啡时光 Tel: +86 22 2351 9666 河东区新开路61号远洋新天地 河西区友谊路与绍兴道交口1号 students to come and share about 宾果士 their culture and holiday activities. 和平区同安道 号同安新里 20 Ciao Coffee Bar Harvest Book & Coffee Once or twice a year we host a 2F, Hisense Plaza Gate 3, bldg.