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january 02 Folk: A wedding emcee with heart CITY SCENE Going Underground: , Line 1 Scene & Heard: Movers and shakers … plus your chance to win great prizes ECOLOGICAL ECONOMY 08 生态经济(英文版) ECOLOGY 主管单位: 云南出版集团公司 Feature: What perils lurk among the playthings of 主办单位: 云南教育出版社 children? And it’s not just toys we have to watch 出版: 生态经济杂志社 out for. 社长: 李安泰 主编: 高晓铃 13 地址: 昆明市环城西路609号云南新闻出版大楼4楼 Beijing, how do we love thee? There are seven types 邮政编码: 650034 COVER FEATURE of love, as it happens, and we’re overflowing with 国内统一刊号: CN53-1197/F ideas. 国际标准刊号: ISSN1673 – 0178

Editorial Planning Manager Jonathan White 19 Deputy Editorial Planning Manager Iain Shaw What’s New: , Temple Beijing, Style and Living Editorial Planner Tiffany Wang dining Haney Restaurant, La La, Thai Express, WasPark Music Editorial Planner Michelle Dai Feature: Coffee gets serious Arts & Culture Editorial Planner Marilyn Mai Taste Test: Chocolate bars Explore Editorial Planner Lauren McCarthy A Taste of Home: South Korea Dining Editorial Assistant Susan Sheng 31 Contributing Editor Tom O’Malley What’s New: The Drive-Thru, Doron, Wu and Twilo Copy Editor Lilly Chow BARS & CLUBS Party Like A: Newspaper classifieds Visual Planning Joey Guo Clubhouse: M.Ross Contributors Aika Ashimova, Mary Dennis, Mastermind: Mike Bromley, 12SQM George Ding, Kyle Mullin, John Pullman, Edward Ragg, Lou Waterstone 37 Advertising Agency True Run Media 全国广告总代理: 深度体验国际广告(北京)有限公司 MUSIC Have You Met: Acoustic Alchemy 北京广告代理: 北京爱见达广告有限公司 Playlist: What has Buyi been listening to? 地址: 北京市朝阳区建国路93号万达广场10号楼2801室 Livehouse: Immanu El 邮政编码: 100022 … plus reviews of New Pants, Muma and Opeth 电话: 5820 7700, 5820 7100 传真: 5820 7895 39 Room 2801, Building 10, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, What’s New: Minijupe, Studio Ruyi and Atelier 21 Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 STYLE Inspect a Gadget: Declutter your desktop Get the Look: Turtlenecks General Manager Michael Wester Atelier: PJ of Approx Operations Director Toni Ma Editorial Director Jerry Chan 43 Chief Art Director Jacopo Della Ragione Art Director Susu Luo Features: Lin Tianmiao dresses up skeletons, Harold ARTS & CULTURE McGee talks food chemistry, and Beijing Playhouse Designers Helen He, Yuki Jia, Xing looks for triple threats to bring Oklahoma! to life Marketing Manager Shana Zhang Bookshelf: Seth Grossman of Home Plate Bar-B-Que Event and Brand Manager Victoria Yang Marketing Executives Cao Yue, Jiang Lei 47 Finance & Admin Manager Lisa Ji SPORTS Feature: What do heraldry and the logos of the Cashier & Admin Executive Judy Zhao Chinese Association have in common? HR & Admin Assistant Amy Liu A lot more than you’d think. IT Manager James Wang IT Support Engineer Kavin Lu Web Deputy Managing Editor Lauren McCarthy 49 Q&A: Rotaract Beijing is Artjamming Web Editor Max Wu LIVING Hands-On: Knitting Photographers Judy Zhou, Sui, Nature Zhang Playdate: Photography with Shanti Christensen Sales Manager Ivy Wang Sales Account Executives Carren Andreo-Winters, Zi Yu, Ashley Lendrum, Hailie Song, Jackie Yu, Sophia Zhou 51 Sales Assistants Phoebe Li, Veronica Li, Naomy Liu, Amy Sun EXPLORE Long Weekend: Dali Distribution Jenny Wang, Victoria Wang Feature: The marvelous woodblocks of Dege Reception Yu Yang

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Sources: .com.cn, CNN generation gap EDITOR'S LETTER ’ve loved you, I guess, since I first met you. that I knew you better than before. After a couple When I saw you looking radiant in the sunlight of days I was certain of it. I just luurve I love that winter’s morning seven years ago. I was We’ve got something special. That’s how it it when I these knee- smitten. I just didn’t know it at the time. feels to me. That’s how you make me feel. I hope, weakening laowai ask me You were so different – in all honesty, we both in your own way, that you feel the same. I often views on a were. The world was a different place, and for say that I’d change things about you but you Blue Sky Day. to try out my pinch all the hopes I had of turning our few days and know I don’t really mean it. I wouldn’t change hold on wonderful nights into something more it seemed anything – not your good side or your bad side, them. so impractical and even more unlikely. We were not your very late nights and very early mornings, both so young and naïve. We had so much ahead not even the times when you pretend to be – little did we know – and so much to learn. something you’re not or the times that you act It wasn’t cheating, to fall for your exotic, earthy straight ghetto. charms. I was away from home, on the other side of the world, and she knew what that meant – I sure knew that many would fall for her siren call during my prolonged absence. No, there was no Jonathan White shame in what we had. It was pure. It was untar- Managing Editor nished. It was wholesome. Fast-forward all those years later. Feel like telling us what you love I was apprehensive, meeting you again at the about Beijing? Why not start by Our cover airport. I knew that you would have changed, that voting in the Beijinger’s 9th photo was time would have its effect. Even if it hadn’t been Annual Reader Restaurant lovingly unkind to you – and it most certainly wasn’t – you Awards. taken by were going to be different. I’d certainly changed. the Beijinger. Both of us had a lifetime of experiences in those intervening years. With butterflies, I landed. With Voting starts on February 22 and a racing heart, I negotiated the travails of the is open until March 13. Mwah xxx illustration: guo joey airport. With overwhelming emotions, I walked into the arrivals hall to see you. To cast your ballot head to It felt the same. Like we’d never been apart. By the time the taxi reached downtown, I already felt TheBeijinger.com

2 February 2012 February 2012 3 SCENE & HEARD

Acupucture Records celebrated New Year’s Eve at Lantern on Dec 31. Photos courtesy of Lantern

Nono masks showcased their lens-free frames at Lantern on Jan 7. Photos courtesy of Lantern

Migas’ New Year’s Eve party on Dec 31 featured music from Bottin and Funk Fever. Photos courtesy of Migas

The 2011 Midi Awards highlighted Beijing’s best bands on Dec 10 at Tango. Photos courtesy of Midi

4 February 2012 o2culture rang in the New Year at Yen Countdown on Dec 31. Photos courtesy of o2culture

SALT celebrated its fourth anniversary on Dec 1. Photos courtesy of SALT

Faqueer S Ahmad was pro- moted to general manager of the Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel. Photo courtesy of Mar- riott Beijing Northeast Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing held its annual staff party with newly appointed General Manager Fabien Gentou (left) and Deputy General Manager Peter Cheng. Photo courtesy of Radisson Blu

Raghu Menon was named hotel manager of JW Marriott Hotel Beijing and The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Photo courtesy of JW Marriott

John Vouillamoz was recently appointed the new general manager of Langham Place Beijing Capital Airport. Photo courtesy of Langham Place

February 2012 5 smashing records The Challenge: eating rice his month, we decided to go back to our trusty old friend, the chop- stick. We had good memories of chasing M&Ms around a plate with Tthe sillysticks, so this time, we’d try to claim the record that’s begging to belong to China: Most rice eaten in one minute. The rules are simple: The grains of rice must be eaten, one by one, using chopsticks. The current world record: 23 grains (set by Rob Beaton of the US on November 12, 2008). HERE’S HOW WE DID: Susan, Assistant Dining Editor: 30 grains Lilly, Copy Editor: 20 grains Marilyn, Arts & Culture Editor: 19 grains Michelle, Music Editor: 15 grains Jonathan, Managing Editor: 14 grains Max, Assistant Web Editor: 13 grains Lauren, Web Editor: 11 grains Tiffany, Style and Living Editor: 11 grains

TIPS AND STRATEGIES • The anteater approach. the exacting pincer approach – let the grains of rice stick to your sticks and then convey them to your mouth. Alright, this technique is illegal but it’ll make you feel better. • Don’t chew the raw grains of rice. The hard crunch is too distracting. Swallow them whole instead.

BREAKING NEWS Just before going to print, we were informed of the official rules for this challenge. Apparently, the rice must be boiled. In a saucepan. In other words, we crunched raw rice for nothing. This is by far our biggest failure yet.

If you’ve got a talent and think you can break a record, give us a shout. Beijing folk whole loop, you can just say good- If you’d like to hire Li Yao to emcee your bye and take the train in the other wedding, go to www.meilihunli.com. He’s Always Invited direction. by Michelle Dai

t takes a special personality to be use love to neutralize everything. a wedding emcee – to say those That’s probably the cheesiest thing Isweet words over and over again I’ve ever said at a wedding. with the greatest sincerity. Fortu- nately for Li Yao, he really does seem Where in Beijing would you go to be in love with love. for a first date? Once, I climbed a date tree and Have you ever seen anyone hopped onto the roof of our court- break up at a wedding? yard house. I was shocked – I felt No. I admit that some couples do like the whole of Beijing was under have a change of heart before the my feet. Then I knew I had to bring ceremony; the brides especially the person I loved onto the roof of a can get anxious. Another role of the courtyard house to see it with me. wedding host is to help the young couples to calm down. What are the five most romantic places in Beijing? Tell us about your wedding. Boating or ice-skating on Houhai. It was an outdoor wedding in beau- Walking along the ’s tiful . When the warm moat and watching the setting sun sunlight shone on my wife’s face, I over the ancient walls. Sunbathing felt so happy deep inside. At that on the banks of Roma Lake. Sculpt- ing in Time Cafe at Xiangshan. Maple moment I told her my vow: From photos: guo and michelle dai J oey then on, I would take her to search Drive-In on Liangmaqiao Lu. for and embrace happiness together. She likes traveling, so I would collect Where is the best place to break mementos from all the cities she up in Beijing? visits. She’s a gourmet, so I would try Subway . You and he/she can my best to learn every dish she likes. get on the train together. If you still In the future, if I make her cry, I will haven’t changed your minds after a

6 February 2012 Going Underground Wangfujing, Line 1 SELLING POINT EAT Realtors agree: The hottest retail spot Yes, you can do the centipede- in town is indisputably Wangfujing. thing when the Donghuamen The area lost some of its luster in the carts come out at dusk. Or just say last decade as luxury brands flocked that you did after you’ve sneaked off to Financial Street, and the to sample the marvelous CBD, but Beijing’s historic market at Shun Yi Fu in mall. street has come roaring back. If you must be snooty, then go all the way: Plan your day around the SHOP award-winning afternoon tea at Wangfujing Bookstore may surprise Raffles Hotel. you with their number of general English-language titles, but Foreign GAWK Languages Bookstore’s selection of The skateboarders at Wangfujing young-adult paranormal romances Cathedral are always fun to watch. is second to none. As are the throngs of domestic For sheer fun, you can’t beat tourists agog at jade trinkets being a laozihao milliner with plentiful hawked for RMB 20 by the guy with inventory and lots of mirrors. Try on a bullhorn (“Everything must go! I’m the swellegant hats at Shengxifu selling them at a loss!”). Don’t you fall (just south of KFC) and plot the for his spiel. resurgence of headwear. WOKIPEDIA

White rice V is for …

… vegetarian 素食 and starch powder, but the store- Arguably, being vegetarian in China brought variety is relatively easy to is actually quite easy. With an estab- cook: Simply add hot water. Just add lished religion (Buddhism) paving an “er” sound to the end of it (that’s the way for traditional vegetarian fensi’r or 粉丝儿) or people might temple cooking and the prevalence think you’re talking about fans. of , there are quite a number of options for the meat-averse. If you’re … vinegar 醋 looking to eat out, try places like the Chinese people love to apply num- Veggie Table, Pure Lotus, Vegan Hut bers to things – like their “Five Mag- and Cai An Xin. nificents” and “Six Natural Epics” – so it’s unsurprising that there’s also a … vermicelli 粉丝 hallowed numerical pantheon for A rounder, skinnier sister to the vinegar. Yes, so loved is this con- noodly fentiao (粉条), fensi are clear, diment that China has an official slippery strands of starch made from “Four Notable .” They hail mung beans. Other starches (potato, from Shanxi, Zhenjiang, and sweet potato, peas) can also pro- , and differ in ingredients duce a tasty noodle, but when your and color. Splash some on your local jiachang cai place mixes up a dumplings, mix it through a salad or cold salad, it’ll be most likely made just eat it. In fact, the act of eating of mung. You can make your own vinegar, to chi cu (吃醋), is even a vermicelli with a mixture of water colloquial expression for jealousy. photos: flickr user thunderedcat flickr user photos: February 2012 7 Ecology

A child blissfully unaware of the potential danger on the shelves Toying With Safety? Why heavy metals are bad for your kids by Kyle Mullin

obin Guo is appalled to hear that her Those alarming details were compiled in child’s playthings may be poisonous. conjunction with IPEN, a global network of NGOs The mother of 3-year-old Colleen is dedicated to the common aim of eliminating one of countless Chinese parents stunned persistent organic pollutants. The report zeroed in byR a new study that found dangerous levels of on 500 children’s products (e.g. toys, fake jewelry, heavy metals in nearly ten percent of the country’s book bags, and pencil cases) containing toxic children’s products. levels of heavy metals like lead, mercury and “It’s so frustrating as a parent when you know arsenic. The items were purchased randomly at you can’t provide your child a safe space,” Guo says a variety of outlets in five major Chinese cities, of the dismal findings published in late November including Beijing. Wu Yixiu, a Greenpeace China by environmental NGO Greenpeace. “It’s not the toxins prevention campaigner, said young children first time I’ve heard about lead in toys, but this like Colleen are intensely vulnerable. might be the first time I’ve learned about it in “The heavy metals in these children’s products such detail.” impede growth, which is dangerous when you

8 February 2012 “I completely agree that there is no safe level of lead in children’s blood,” he says of the toxin. “Studies have shown that levels as low as 2.5 μg/dL (micrograms per deciliter) were associated with lower scores in tests of reading and math- ematics,” Salahat said. He was citing a specific American Academy of Pediatrics review indicating that children’s IQ were lowered on average by four to seven points for every 10 μg/dL (0.1 ppm) increase in blood lead levels. But Zhijun Zhou, who heads the Department of Occupational Health and Toxicology at Shang- hai’s Fudan University, says some exposure to lead is regrettably unavoidable. “The US data shows [merit for] that zero threshold, but considering the wide existence of lead, some acceptable risk should be given. Zero exposure is not possible. The key is what is acceptable … It depends on the dose, how much the children take in.” And yet, Wu says, Greenpeace found lead levels exceeding any reasonable standard – not only the 0.1 ppm that Salahat cited as drastically detrimental for a child’s cognitive development, or the US and Canadian legal limit of 90 ppm of lead in toy coatings, but also China’s sixfold-higher 600 ppm limit. Aside from the startling levels of lead found in Children may nibble toys containing heavy metals countless times in a single playdate

the Xi Yangyang Flash Ball, which was purchased at Carrefour (Beijing’s Fangzhuang branch), the Greenpeace study included products from Beijing wholesale markets. Examples range from a doll set containing 752 ppm of lead to a toy duck with 1,718 ppm of lead. On top of that, towering levels of other heavy metals were found at shopping outlets across a Greenpeace spokesperson China. Some of the worst examples were found shows examples of toxic toys in Hong Kong: a Sesame Street foam photo frame containing 895 ppm of chromium (well above the consider how children are always putting things Chinese government-mandated 60ppm), and a in their mouths,” Wu says of the common habit cell phone accessory strap riddled with 6,251 that can result in toddlers ingesting neurotoxins ppm of arsenic (hundreds of times greater than such as lead or mercury. the 25ppm national limit). The findings leave parents like Guo with a “We found these sorts of levels in Beijing, dilemma. Wuhan, , and other cities,” Wu says of the “I don’t know what to do, because little kids tests that were conducted randomly, indicating sense and learn things through their mouths,” that no retailer or manufacturer is solely to blame. Guo says. She adds that a panicked attempt to “It was the same across the board.” prevent all such behavior could be upsetting. “I’m Carrefour China emailed a statement to the not going to follow Colleen around and check Beijinger in January detailing why retailers should everything. I don’t want to scare her. Besides, these not be scapegoated for this issue. toxins must have been around when I was a little “Carrefour China does not sell toys under its girl and I don’t think I’ve suffered any damage, so own brand … [but] only sells toys manufactured that comforts me a little bit now.” by other companies under their own brands,” the Wu, however, states that the risks of ingesting company’s PR agency said in the email. “ Therefore, toxins are much higher nowadays, pointing to the Carrefour China is not responsible for the compli- excessive levels of heavy metals found in all the ance with the regulation in force of the toys sold Chinese children’s products Greenpeace sampled. in its stores. It is the liability of the toy companies One of the worst offenders was a Xi Yangyang to guarantee the compliance of the products they Flash Ball with 6,873 parts-per-million (ppm) of manufacture.” lead, over ten times the national lead content the Beijinger was unable to contact any such limit of 600 ppm. That’s certainly well over the manufacturers before press time. But a recent limit that Dr. Ibrahim Salahat, medical director of article about this issue quoted a IMC Beijing, would deem acceptable. toy factory manager as saying: “We

February 2012 9 Ecology easier to conduct the testing,” Wu says. “That gives the public powerful information to see how much heavy metal is in the products they’re buying.” Guo, however, says such information may do little good, even if every corporation and retailer were to meticulously label the heavy metal haz- ards on all their products. “I don’t think manufacturers or retailers will tell us that their toys are not safe for the kids,” Guo says. “Nowadays you have food ingredients listed on the packaging and you never know what they are. They don’t make sense to the common consumer. We don’t recognize what the chemicals are and we don’t know what effect they will have.” Carrefour’s statement to the Beijinger suggests that such cynicism on the part of consumers is unwarranted. “In reaction to Greenpeace’s allega- tions, Carrefour China will contact its toy suppliers in order to reaffirm its […] compliance of the products with consumer safety and with Chinese regulation on heavy metals.” Wu says Greenpeace finds those corrective measures encouraging, and that she hopes it is only the first step of many. “Consumers rely on retailers as their last gatekeeper to buy products not containing heavy metals,” Wu says. “Therefore retailers should take the responsibility for making sure that the products being sold in their stores are safe and clean, particularly when it comes to children’s A scientist testing toys for toxicity products. This means retailers should react when the products on shelves are found with excessive conduct a quarterly random check of coatings. We ment to read an object’s overall heavy metal con- heavy metals … Stricter regulation will eventually don’t dare to lower the quality of raw materials, centration in 30 seconds, leaving manufacturers move the whole industry towards a better and because we can’t afford the consequences of and retailers with a quick and cost-effective greener practice, and create a much safer environ- quality problems.” toxicity test that leaves no room for excuses or ment for children.” Even Salahat grudgingly agrees that such negligence. costs can be unfair – and even trickle down to “By looking into the overall concentration this Complete test results from the Greenpeace-IPEN the taxpayer. “According to America’s Centers for way, it’s much easier for people to understand and study are available at http://ipen-china.org. Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), setting the lead standard lower than their 10 μg/dL [0.1 ppm] limit would cost much more and burden the country’s healthcare system.” Wu says economic excuses offer scant protec- tion for children like Colleen, who may nibble toys containing heavy metals countless times in a single playdate. And while China’s manufacturers already consider ingestion risks when testing their products, Wu says that may not be enough. “The regulations compel [manufacturers] to take an extractable elements test, which breaks down the products with acid to imitate how much heavy metal comes off in a kid’s stomach,” Wu says, but points out that the testing ultimately falls short, as it fails to take into account inhalation or other ways children come into contact with heavy metals. She added that those acid tests are expen- sive and time-consuming, making them less than feasible for product quality watchdogs. The Greenpeace report reiterates that point, saying the extractable elements test is “cumber- some and not appropriate for small- to medium- sized enterprises and developing […] countries that need a rapid, clear approach to regulation that does not burden already-strained infrastruc- tures.” Instead, Wu recommends the X-ray fluores- cence tests used in Greenpeace’s heavy metal investigation, carried out with a handheld device that looks more like a hairdryer or cashier’s price scanner than a high-tech gadget. With the touch of a button, a technician can use the X-ray equip- Left: Decreased brain volume from lead exposure Right: An X-ray showing the lines on a child'S bones that are a sign of lead poisoning 10 February 2012 metal menace The Greenpeace-IPEN study measured toxic metals and their presence in children’s products in China. These are the metals that they were testing for and the effects that they have on children.

Metal Impacts

The state of California classifies antimony trioxide as a carcinogen. Animal studies Antimony show that exposure to antimony causes skin irritation, fertility problems and lung cancer.

Inorganic arsenic is a known human car- cinogen with links to lung, skin and bladder Arsenic cancers. Arsenic exposure is correlated with lower IQ in children.

Cadmium is a known human carcinogen and associated with cancers of the breast, kidney, Cadmium lung, pancreas, prostate and urinary bladder. The state of California recognizes cadmium as a reproductive toxicant.

X-ray fluorescence analysis does not dis- tinguish between the two common forms of chromium: chromium III and chromium VI. Chromium III is an essential element in Chromium humans but can display moderate toxic- ity in acute animal tests. Chromium VI is a known human carcinogen. Lab studies link chromium VI to birth defects and reproduc- tive problems.

Lead is a well-known neurotoxicant with no safe level of exposure. The harms from childhood lead exposure are irreversible and persist into adolescence and adult- Lead hood. Lead exposure can lead to learning disabilities; attention deficits; anemia; and disorders in a child’s coordination, visual, spatial and language skills.

Mercury is a well-known neurotoxicant. The developing nervous system is especially Mercury vulnerable to damage from mercury and exposure can lead to loss of IQ, abnormal muscle tone, and losses in motor function, attention, and visual-spatial performance.

Source: http://ipen-china.org

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12 February 2012 The Greeks invented love. So Beijing, how do Well, if they didn’t, they certainly we love thee? Let us had the naming rights. count the ways … Eros is about the thrill of Ludus is impish and the chase … desiring what's mischievous. it's fun and just out of your reach that's all that matters and the pleasure of letting for now. love is a game yourself be captured. and you're a player. Storge thinks in the long-term. after all, once you've found your best friend, who else would you want to be With for the rest of your life? it's about trust. it's about security. it's about a flame that never goes out. WE BEIJING Design by Susu Luo Pragma is partnering up for mutual benefit. it's about loving what you both get out of it. your arrangement is rational and practical. anyway, what's lovelier than a perfect fit? (until a more perfect fit comes along) Epithumia is the Mania is the love your mother animal desire to warned you about. volatile, touch and be possessive, uncontrollable in touched. Sensory its desire to control. mania says: pleasures are an "nobody loves you more than i do." instinctive urge Agape is love that expresses itself and essential need. through altruism, or making is going without it sacrifices for another person. Like truly living? the love of a parent for their child.

February 2012 13 You never actually get into a taxi. There’s always someone else waiting and they seem in such a rush. You You say howdy and ask the driver let them go first. You are Agape. about his day. You haven’t seen him since he took you to work this You roll down the window and start yelling at the morning. The two of you have a dawdling pedestrians. It’s you and him versus the special arrangement. You are Storge. world. He’ll even let you honk the horn. You are Eros. Immediately after telling the cabbie Here’s how to your destination, you start arguing So which over the quickest way to get tell: It starts off there at this hour. Then you turn off his radio and perform your love is with you getting own version of that story he was halfway through listening to. yours? into a taxi ... You are Mania. You ask the driver to You strap on your seatbelt despite you sit down, trying not to crank up the heat as it’s the driver’s protestations. You then smile. you look him dead in freezing outside. You begin spend the entire journey watching the eye and say: “Shifu, I’ve to defrost from the Beijing got 23 kuai and we’re going winter. You snuggle into the meter to make sure you dodge that pesky fuel surcharge. wherever you take me.” the beaded seatcover. It’s You are Ludus. bliss. You are Epithumia. You are Pragma. If your favorite sport Figure out the bus routes doesn’t exist yet in Beijing, Your Instagram for your most frequent start the club yourself. account documents routes – home to work, Yes, darts is a sport. the rise and fall work to pub. Others fret "Swipe or don't swipe A driver to take your and rise and fall of when I disembark?" but out-of-towners to The Sanlitun, Gulou and you laugh because you've Schoolhouse at Mutianyu. 798. cracked the code. Weekend getaway = your You’ve got the best Fapiao gangster own place at the Wall, contacts at Glasses City. on speed-dial. Beidaihe or Nanshan. You can get the off- Eschew Yashow. Your closet’s full of menu fried breakfast at Zero in on the “Bookworm Lit Fest Black Sun Bar. Delish! Zoo Market. Volunteer” T-shirts. Own a pet. Or Spend a night helping let yourself be Annie’s knows out at your favorite bar owned by one. where you live. when they’re really busy. You’re the lifeblood of Pay thousands of kuai upfront at Swap your old books for VIVA; Rotaract can’t salons, spas and to get a foreign film at the Laofei act without you; you keep the Beijing Guild mad discounts. Look at you, VIP! Independent Library. in stitches. Your smartphone Get drunk with local When others Pay six months is magically complain, stick or a year’s rent able to support rock stars on stage. up for Beijing. upfront to get operating systems Gap-toothed farmers "Nobody talks a cheaper rate – grow organic and 14respectFebruary from 2012 that it technically about my city your landlord. shouldn’t. specifically for you. that way." 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NEW OPENINGS Award-winning Taiwanese chain Chef Hung’s Noodle has opened in Wangfujing’s APM mall. In other tasty Taiwanese news, popular Taipei dessert franchise Xian Yu Xian has launched their initial volley with four stores, including the old O2 Sun space beneath Lush. So far, Restaurant seems to be the hottest ticket at Shimao Depart- ment Store. (Much more popular than that unmentionable feline-themed eatery.) Go during the early afternoon on a weekday, or else expect a wait of up to two hours. French creperie Ouest has set up shop next to 2 Kolegas in Liangmaqiao. Galette frenzy to ensue. Ruby Red is a new Wanda Plaza wine store with a rather handy vino catalogue on their bilingual website (www.rubyred.com.cn). Chinese TV celebrity Ren Quan has opened Xiangtianxia Hotpot on Jiaodaokou Dongdajie. Unlike some of Jackie Chan’s culinary ventures, we hear it’s actually good. Khajuraho and Khan Baba are scheduled to bring the taste of the subcontinent to Sanlitun Soho this month. Shuangjing joint Iki has added new American-Korean fusion-style dishes to the menu. S’mores? Yes, please.

MIXING IT UP food, romance and a night under the covers at the jw marriott hotel Cepe manager Alberto Michieli is bringing his mother’s traditional Vene- tian recipes to Beijing this month. The star dish, whipped Venetian codfish, Capital Bites calls for dried codfish rehydrated in milk and then pulverized with a power Iain Shaw is tossing a pancake drill. Definitely not to be missed. In the mood for Indian? Tadka’s Rajas- f you want to celebrate festivals all, this is Beijing – a city that has, lest No word yet on what his plans are, than Food Festival begins February 17. this month, Shrove Tuesday is we forget, gone mad for Halloween but given that he’s been involved Expect exotic bright-red and plenty of vegetarian-friendly lentil my tip. You might not have heard I and cupcakes. in some sterling operations over and bean patties. of it. For dining-related purposes, Let’s get it started this year, then. the past few years (Kro’s, Park Side, Temple Restaurant Beijing has all you need to know is that it’s also The lone voice advocating Pancake Union), whatever he puts his hand established a RMB 135+15% busi- called Pancake Day, and this year it Day in the capital is the Hilton to next will be deserving of your ness lunch and RMB 350 weekend falls on February 21. Why not go to a Beijing, who host their third annual attention. brunch. Pancake Day event at your favorite Beijing Pancake Race on February Formerly of Luga’s Pho Pho, and Two Guys & A Pie have concocted Beijing restaurant? Because there 21. Contestants will be taking on an responsible for a handful of the sal- three new flavors. In addition to are almost none. Sadly, Pancake Day obstacle course equipped only with ads on Gung Ho! ’s menu, Chef their beef mince and chicken , means nothing to Beijing. pan in hand and pancake to flip. Entry Jun Trinh will be opening 4corners there’s now also a beef chilli pie, a shepherd’s pie and a sweet-potato- There’s no reason why Beijing is free, but contact emille.otte@ this month on Dashibei Hutong. topped honey-soy chicken pie. shouldn’t be Shrove Tuesday-crazy. hilton.com immediately to book They’re doing food from around Like many popular Chinese festi- your spot – places are limited. Or the world, as well as some of Trinh’s CLOSED FOR vals, the main event is eating – and do it yourself. Get your friends over trademark Vietnamese dishes. The BUSINESS it’s at least as much fun to cook a and make some pancakes, or have restaurant looks like it’ll be very cool, 798’s Switch! restaurant closed their pancake with family and friends as your own pancake race. You’ll enjoy with lounge and tatami rooms, a bar doors last month. Don’t fret – you’ll it is to bao . Shrove Tuesday is it. And then we can look forward to and outdoor seating for the summer. see them again soon on Gongti international – a quick survey of the Shrove Tuesday set menus at all our Finally, look at the Events sec- Beilu as Switch Grill, right next to the Internet reveals a diversity of tradi- favorite places on March 4, 2013. tion if you want to know what to do Swissôtel. Expect a new grill menu, but tions from Ireland to Germany and Moving on to other news, Chef on February 14. I know what I’ll be the same delicious appetizers. Finland to the United States. Most of Zach Lewison has left Kro’s Nest. doing. Making pancakes. L B E IJING HOTE RR I OTT of JW MA courtesy photo: February 2012 19 WHAT’S NEW restaurants Cafes & Teahouses WasPark Mon-Fri 11.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 1-10pm. Unit 2369, 3/F, North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5869 2884) 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都北塔3层2369室

Like almost everything in Soho Shangdu, this tiny cafe is hard to find. You might be charmed by cheerful owner Mela and her cute Chinglish messages, handwritten on chalkboards. If Ame- lie had her own cafe, it would have been like this. The prices certainly appeal – burgers start from just RMB 17. And the cheeseburgers are good, in a get-what-you-pay-for kind of way. The bun is dry, the whole package a bit rough- and-ready, but the effect suits the cafe’s DIY style. The bigger problem is WasPark’s tendency towards the shambolic. The place was closed when we arrived, due to Mela and her cook popping out on an errand. Understandable, but other customers might understandably not wait around – call before you go. With only one cook, the service is also uncomfortably slow. Cute is fine, but the disorganization might just test your patience. Iain Shaw Standout dishes: Cheeseburger

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Thai Thai Express 心心泰厨 PIGEON, smoked duck AND CEP Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1/F, International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (8532 1073) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部1层

Thai Express has merit as a handy lunchtime Stupa Foods stop. Convenience and speed are the essence, with efficient service and a chilli-coded menu. European Thai specialties like Tom Yam Goong (RMB 48) and soft-shell crab are featured, but Thai Temple Restaurant Beijing Express’ strengths are the simpler meat and Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm. 23 Songzhusi Temple, Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District (8400 2232) 东城区沙滩北街嵩祝寺23号 curries. The chicken green curry (RMB 50) looks creamy and cozy, but comes with an unforgiving kick; if you like spice you’ll ove over, CourtYard – there’s a new gets it right. Some dishes were very good, like enjoy the surprise. The chicken massaman curry “romantic fine-dining in historic setting” the rich and wintry pigeon with ceps, smoked (RMB 55) is enjoyably hearty, though falls short Mrestaurant set to steal your guidebook duck, parsnips and truffle jus. Others, like the on authenticity. For a very quick bite, order the crown. But Temple Restaurant Beijing (TRB), run duet of and goose liver (RMB 128), were commendable (RMB 48) – taut, slightly by former Maison Boulud GM Ignace Lecleir, is too exceptional – a terrine of foie gras encasing silky sweet flat noodles, scrambled eggs and prawn, lovely for mere tourists. The dining room itself is soft poached lobster, partnered with a lobster

served with crushed peanuts and chilli flakes. If photos: na housed in a modern annex. However, tall windows mousse topped with a lusciously imploding foie there’s time for dessert, go for the lemongrass capture the astonishing site, just outside of a hith- gras “fondant,” served with warm toast. Classic jelly (RMB 25). Iain Shaw erto forgotten, centuries-old Buddhist temple. desserts like tarte tatin and a chocolate and ture zh ang , j udy zhou an d courtesy of ai express th From the single spotlight illuminating the hazelnut dacquoise are another strong suit. Standout dishes: Pad Thai, green curry temple stupa to the immaculate cut of The extensive Francophile wine list, which Ignace’s suit, this is one seriously good-looking skews towards champagne, Bordeaux and eatery. Acres of room between tables, comfy Burgundy, has the reach to pick the deepest of corner couches and relaxed service make TRB pockets. Still, for these austere times, there are conducive for romantic lingering long after the at least a few in the sub-RMB 300 range. Tom complimentary petit fours (including homemade O’Malley marshmallows) have been gobbled up. The kitchen works its socks off to match the setting with modern Standout dishes: Foie gras and lobster duet, European fare (RMB 248-428 for three to five- grilled sirloin of beef and beef cheek ragout massaman curry course set meals, or order a la carte), and mostly Also try: Capital M, CourtYard

20 February 2012 A Star Is Reborn Yunnan Haney Restaurant 哈尼个旧云南餐吧 Daily 11am-midnight. 107 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6401 3318) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同107号

t doesn’t seem that long ago I was making wildly enthusiastic faces about Dali Renjia (my Imouth was really full). But in the breakneck world of Beijing chow, chefs move on, places are sold, prices and salt levels rise. Soon enough, your order of tudou wan comes daubed in ketchup. Thankfully, you can’t keep a good idea down. Wen Juan, one of the former Dali Renjia owners, has opened Haney right across the street. Named after the Hani minority from southern Yunnan, this restaurant is triple the size of Dali Renjia and features a shop selling specialties like preserved pears and pu’er tea. Staples like niurou mixian (rice noodle , RMB 16), peppered with tender stewed beef and fresh mint, are excellent. Exotic edibles, like banana flowers and taro buds, make memorable appearances. Even the humblest ingredients are elevated beyond their station. The eggplant in huoshao qiezi (RMB 18) is blackened over a flame, before the smoky flesh is scooped out and dressed with lime and chillis. Chicken is prepared in myriad delicious ways. You can have it deboned, marinated, wrapped and grilled in banana leaves (xiangye bao ji, RMB 36), but also try the addictively crunchy cartilage deep-fried and coated in sesame seeds (xiangcui zhangzhongbao, RMB 38). Stewed chicken in a pungent broth soured with pickled bamboo (suansun zhuji, RMB 32) goes great with the green curry chicken fried rice (lü gali ji chaofan, RMB 16). On early evidence, Haney is a gut-busting resurrection of the founding principles of Wen Juan’s old place: authentic, high-quality Yunnan food at affordable prices. Let’s hope it stays that way. Tom O’Malley

Standout dishes: Ganguo yu (dry-pot fish), xiangye bao ji (chicken wrapped in banana leaves) Also try: Little Yunnan, Lost Heaven rice NOODLE SOUP

Vietnamese Pho La La Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6417 7103) 朝阳区幸福村中路2层

If landlords explained rent increases as being directly related to the number of new restaurants opening in a given area, the residents of Xingfu rice paper rolls Ercun could hardly complain. Shimao Department Store has added a dozen new (mostly Chinese) tiously looked after. The beef pho (RMB 35-45) is options just a few minutes’ walk away, and this reasonably good, the broth combining chilli and small Vietnamese spot brings further variety even citrus flavors well. The vegetable spring rolls (RMB closer to home. Pho La La’s appeal won’t extend 15) are a little oily, but good filler. Meanwhile, it’s much beyond the immediate surroundings, with good to see that banh mi (RMB 25) now seems limited space, functional design and a menu to be a must-list dish for Vietnamese restaurants. that’s really only a beginner’s guide to Vietnamese Iced coffee is also available. Iain Shaw cuisine. However, Pho La La does the basics well, and customers are both welcomed and conscien- Also try: Susu, Luga’s Pho Pho udy zhou j udy photos: February 2012 21 WHAT’S NEW restaurants what's new: restaurants ... where they are

HANEY RESTAURANT pho la la

BIANYIFANG Second Ring Road

TEMPLE RESTAURANT BEIJING

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Russian Moscow Restaurant Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. Inside Beijing Exhibition , 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie, Xicheng roast duck in shaobing District (6835 4454) 西城区西直门外大街135号北展中心内

You might know that Moscow dish), deep- cutlets, Restaurant has been ladling up overdone steaks (RMB 75-125) and Fowl Play borscht since the days when salads where the main ingredient Beijing still had a city wall (it appears to be . The opened in 1954). But it’s more than best dish I’ve had was something Beijing Duck just old folks pining for that called “Moscow Seabass” (RMB 95), Bianyifang 便宜坊 keeps the place packed. This grand greyish fish buried beneath an Daily 11am-10pm. 4/F, Shimao Department Store (northwest corner of Xindong Lu and Gongti old commissary is, to my mind, the ocean of creamy mash, cut through Beilu), Chaoyang District (8405 9699) 朝阳区世茂百货4层(新东路和工体北路西北口) most stunning, echo-big dining with softened and sliced space in town. Fifty or so tables boiled eggs. Sure, the food doesn’t are ensconced between - dazzle, but it’s all part of the experi- ianyifang might be Beijing’s after page of nicely photographed green walls hung with red drapes ence. And decent Russian vodka oldest duck roasters, but fare includes standards from that could double as outfits for can cost around RMB 200 a bottle, Blong have they lurked in the Sichuan, and Guangdong, circus elephants. The chande- which makes this probably Beijing’s feathery shadow of another time- plus one or two surprises like hefty lier-strewn ceiling soars a dozen coolest place for a birthday party. honored brand. One hundred and duck meat chuan’r (RMB 10 each) meters off the ground, held aloft Tom O’Malley fifty years ago, took the coated in cumin and chilli and by pillars as thick as redwoods. It’s former’s fowl, crisped the skin over served on a sort of tabletop rocking quite awesome. Standout dishes: “Moscow a fruit-wood flame and rolled it chair. The signature braised lamb Military-attired singing troupes Seabass,” salmon roe in pancakes. They haven’t looked (RMB 60) is a mightily tasty alterna- strut amongst diners as they nibble Also try: Traktirr Pushkin, back since. tive (or addition) to roast duck, but dry bread flecked with popping Elephant Perhaps they ought to, for the you’ll need to order a few pots of tea jewels of salmon roe (RMB 54, small granddaddies appear to be making to cut through the oil. a comeback. This shiny new branch Slick contemporary decor of Bianyifang can seat around 400 owes much to Da Dong’s Jinbao diners (and that’s less than half Jie branch, with servers dashing the capacity of the restaurant they between green-upholstered chairs opened at Qianmen last year). and jabbering into walkie-talkies like Bianyifang’s convection-roasting celebrity bodyguards. On balance, method (note the trio of iron ovens Bianyifang’s food remains some way in the corner) results in flesh-centric off Da Dong’s exacting standards, duck with succulent, pinkish meat but they’ll be giving Quanjude some

and softer skin. You can still roll it in food for thought. Tom O’Malley photos: pancakes if you wish – and you prob- ably should, because Bianyifang’s Standout dishes: 1416 Peking Roast TO M O traditional delivery method (sesame Duck, signature braised lamb moscow seabass 'MALL EY shaobing rolls) is rather stodgy. Page Also try: Da Dong, Duck de Chine

22 February 2012 Alleyway Gourmet Just Ducky Snacks and more at Impressions by Lilly Chow

t first glance, this facsimile the latter as xiaolong bao’s hearty, of a traditional snack street hulking uncle. Amay resemble Beijing’s own The restaurant does a robust Jiumen . But you’ll find no grill sideline in . Zishu qiu smoke, blanched or dense Hui (紫薯球, RMB 15 for 4) are listed as pastries here. What you get instead “taro balls” but actually made from is the mellow, boozy fragrance of purple yam. All you need to know is huangjiu and the remarkably tasty that they are crisp-chewy armor for flavors of the wetlands. the oozy-hot sesame paste within. Welcome to the cuisine of Another crowd-pleaser is jiangmi Nanjing, a city that quite possibly kourou (江米扣肉, RMB 32), a dome takes duck even more seriously than of sticky rice interlarded with sliced Beijingers. Instead of fetishizing the belly. Though bland enough to duck’s perfectly lacquered skin, Nan- treat as your main carb, it’s unctuous jingers celebrate all its parts (tongue, enough to savor on its own. If you shredded eel in oil heart, liver, intestines, gizzard, eggs, take your fatty pork neat, order blood, wings, webs) – everything the “lion’s head” meatball (qingdun it can feel quite cozy. You can also only reply: “Without a doubt. Now but the quack. Most diners, however, shizitou 清炖狮子头, RMB 22), as browse the snack stalls, pointing to are you going to eat that last taro tend to bypass Nanjing Impressions’ pale, soft and rich as a Wall Street what you want, and they’ll bring it to ball or shall I?” offerings for the lean and flavorful banker’s hands. A single massive your table: layered chive pancakes, meat of the famous saltwater duck orb feeds four. fish broth noodles, sizzling eel, Nanjing Impressions. 4/F, Shimao (Jinling yanshui ya 金陵盐水鸭, The dining hall is quite deep, tender fava beans that you undress Department Store, 13 Gongti Beilu, RMB 26/half) and the duck meat but with costumed servers bustling with your tongue ... Chaoyang District (8405 9777) dumplings (tianwang kaoya bao about and the plangent twanging of Some will dismiss this fare as 南京大排挡, 朝阳区工体北路13号世茂 天王烤鸭包, RMB 10 for 3). Think of the pipa cutting through the chatter, gentrified . To which I can 百货4楼 ourtesy of the supp li ers of ourtesy : C PHOTOS February 2012 23 EsprFEATURE esso Yourself Tracking trends in the city’s coffee culture by Tom O’Malley

waffle at Maan Coffee offee, in case your wits are too inert to notice (go brew a pot right this second) has reached its tipping point in CChina. has been here for over two decades, but only lately has it found serious traction, expecting to triple its stable of 500 stores over the next three years. As the Chinese coffee market diversifies, companies are scram- bling to find their niche. Not only is this heralding the arrival of the latest American coffee trends (organic, “farm-to-cup” and microroasting) but the emergence of weird and wonderful new retail models that cater to the demands of the local market.

Trending blends “Quality-wise the coffee in China has been unexceptional up to this Brewing coffee with the "Tru Bru" method point,” is the assessment of Tracey Allen, founder of Brewed Behavior, a cupping sessions.” P25, I’m told, one of the only such specialist consultancy for the coffee Yep, I’m way ahead of you … roasters in Asia. “We want to be cof- industry. He’s also one of the high- what the deuce is cupping? To figure fee ambassadors,” Jim adds. “That’s est ranked “cuppers” in the world, it out, I find myself sitting inside a why we have no secrets. If you don’t meaning his palate is somewhere bizarre glass testing chamber in the share, then nobody’s learning.” around Jedi level. “The people sell- center of Ocean Grounds. On the wall, tasting charts list Jim lee proudly showing off his roaster ing the top three percent of coffee flavors like garden peas, fresh butter, in terms of quality haven’t really Know your beans pipe tobacco and cooked beef. We come into the Chinese market yet.” “Usually the grading of coffee takes sup an award-winning Guatemalan, But that is set to change with the place in a back room or warehouse,” served to exacting specifications opening of Ocean Grounds Coffee, says Jim Lee, CEO of the company. (for example, water should be 93 a US-run business who hired Allen degrees Celsius). I can really taste as a consultant. “Starbucks is geared notes of zingy citrus. The experience John Lewis, VP of Marketing for towards takeout. is more akin to a tea ceremony than Ocean Grounds, lists the company’s a humble cup of joe. “I started out as unique selling points. “We are 100 We want our a frappuccino person – the worst percent organic and we roast our customers to stay” of the worst!” laughs Jim. “But as I own coffee on the premises. We started building my palate, I had no source direct at origin to ensure “We’re all about transparency.” Quite more need for milk or sugar.” best practices, quality and pricing. literally – the coffee storage and We want customers to understand roasting area is all part of the open- Caffeine and couches who touches their coffee from plan shop floor. Sacks of organic “It’s safe to say that the attention we field to cup. And a big part of what beans from around the world sit bring to our operations and roast- we do is education, through our next to a giant machine – a Probat ing isn’t currently matched in the

24 February 2012 Chinese market,” says Lewis. Ocean is geared towards takeout. We want Grounds are serious coffee connois- our customers to stay.” seurs, putting taste and quality first. But coffee is as much lifestyle as it is Be different caffeinated beverage. And no one is The “Starbucks factor” is significant, doing a more compelling job at sell- according to coffee consultant Allen. ing the lifestyle than Beijing chain “The thing to do is make sure your Maan Coffee. concept shines in a way that people “We just can’t build them fast can identify the differences rather enough,” says general manager and than the similarities [with Star- barista-trained Korean Shin Ho. The bucks].” For Ocean Grounds, that first store opened in January 2011; means focusing on the relationship by the end of last year, Maan had between coffee farmer, retailer and six branches, and Shin expected consumer. For Maan, it’s about creat- that number to have risen to eight ing an aspirational space for people by February 2012. I’m sitting with to eat, drink and socialize. Shin in the Lido branch of Maan, Greg Savarese agrees. He’s the brandishing giant mugs of choco- managing director of Ricci Cafe, mint lattes and nibbling on a plate which will soon open their first of American waffles smothered in store in . “For Beijing, the strawberries and cream. It’s Monday cafe is so much more important as afternoon and the place is heaving. a social gathering point than it is So what’s the secret? elsewhere. This means you must have great food that resonates with local palates,” says Savarese. “And you have to build a visually interesting space that people want to share with others.”

Taste local In the US, most of the 150 million cups of coffee consumed daily are drunk between 5-9am. But in Beijing and China, coffee is not a part of the morning ritual. “Our business seems to spike in the late afternoon,” says Ocean Grounds’ Lewis. What’s more, he says the taste for coffee amongst the Chinese is very different: lighter in roast than Starbucks, and brighter in acidity. Andy Yao, a roaster at 798- based Rickshaw Roasters, agrees. “We have two house blends. Retro Number One is mellow, sweet and chocolatey, and really popular with Chinese. Retro Super is quite strong, full-bodied and rich – more popular with foreigners.”

YUNNAN COFFEE ... IS IT ANY GOOD? They make cappuccinos too As more tea farmers make the switch to beans to meet global “One thing is the space. We de- demand, isn’t it time you went signed it to be really special, like a local(ish)? “The global assessment of coffee bean production in China living room where you can relax with is that it has a long way to go,” friends.” That sounds like a cliché warns Tracey Allen. “I think there’s any café might roll out, but Maan only one Q Grader [someone quali- is exceedingly comfy. They have a fied to test and grade coffee] in the policy of locating their cafes beside whole country. The more graders or within sight of green spaces, we can get in China, the more a common language will develop and constructing practically the between roasters and producers.” entire building out of glass. Tabletop A statement on Rickshaw Roast- humidifiers add to the fresh, un- ers’ website agrees. “Most of the Beijing atmosphere. “Our food is very Yunnan we try does not make the important,” adds Shin. The concept is grade,” they tell us, though on their website they recommend a batch waffles and toast, with a few savory they’ve acquired from the Baoshan breakfast dishes and salads, served region in Yunnan – “smooth, me- on proper plates. Practically every- dium bodied and goes great with one in the café has cream-daubed milk.” But that’s cheating, surely. mouths, chatting happily. “Starbucks eymall m o' to zhou, s: Judy PHOTO February 2012 25 Last orders up and lose diners at any moment. because it’s the best, but because they claim every single table orders The starters it, and when it comes to the table Meat-filled pancakes (roubing 肉饼) the waitress recites the history of the from Ping’an Roubing Dian on Ping’an dish. In this case, she sits in the front Dajie, just west of Dongsishitiao. passenger seat. These would be served with ma doufu (麻豆腐) and guanchang (灌肠) (po- The desserts tato starch sliced, fried and served We could drive down to Wu Men with a bowl of smashed in (午门) at the front of the Forbidden water). Not because I really like City and enjoy some cheese and guanchang, but just because the wine from Cheese and Wine, com- characters for the dish are the same plemented by some pastries from as “enema.” Some restaurants trans- Dao Xiang Cun (稻香村) – especially late it into English as “fried enema,” the tang huoshao (糖火烧). which is surely a unique dish. Something from your own The main courses restaurants? Like Dr. Who’s Tardis, the mianbao For the starter, smoked salmon and taxi is surprisingly spacious inside. rocket salad. For the main course, Our main course is served in a West Mediterranean pizza and roast leg of Second Ring Road traffic jam. We lamb. Finally, for dessert, chocolate have chosen the cha brownies. Will Yorke canting (tea restaurant) Ri Chang from Dongdan. (It’s incredibly impor- The music Owner, Vineyard Cafe and The Vineleaf tant the food is from the Dongdan A Beijing jazz supergroup: Dan branch.) We would be served beef Bustman on guitar, Alex Morris on by Iain Shaw in black bean sauce in a sizzling pot, drums and Jia Jia on piano. They marinated ribs, cabbage in garlic would have to go on the roof. Every month, we ask noteworthy Beijingers to imagine their final meal before and chicken wings “Bi Feng Tang” leaving the city for good. style. We would have to order in a The entertainment gongbao jiding – a tricky decision . The venue is happy and there would be a hole as the quality is erratic. I would A mianbao taxi from 1997. The driver in the floor and the rear might open choose Emei Jiujia’s (峨嵋酒家), not For venue information, see Directory. photo: na ture zh ang

26 February 2012 Q&A and then we have the sunlit atrium quite often, usually more outside on the second floor. Beijing.

So what’s going to be on the What are their reactions? menu? “You seem bigger on TV” or “You’re The seasonal menu will reflect my more shuai on TV.” own upbringing and cultural back- ground – mostly Southeast Asian Does it bother you there aren’t with a contemporary North Ameri- more good Vietnamese can twist. Expect to see a very inter- restaurants in Beijing? national brunch menu, a deli section It does, but what’s even more and a rotisserie section. Every four infuriating is restaurants that try months, I’ll be leaving to film for my and pass their food off as - TV show and will incorporate new ese. One has decorated its walls dishes from whichever country I’m with movie posters like Apocalypse traveling to into my specials menu. Now and other Vietnam War mov- ies – a very strange Tell us a bit about “People recognize reference if you are your TV show. me on the street Vietnamese or have turning the corner M y first show is any Vietnamese her- called Kitchen Quest quite often” itage. This place has Jun Trinh presents 4corners (谁借我厨房). It’s also named itself af- by Iain Shaw about me traveling to different ter the ubiquitous rice noodle soup countries or provinces, using cu- dish which it does not even come linary arts, art and music to form close to doing justice to. It’s in Gulou. ith his new restaurant ings, but it breaks down to four a sort of cultural exchange with That’s right. That place. 4corners opening in the words: food, drinks, arts and people. locals. You can follow it on The Travel Wformer Orange Tree space It also comes from the four different Channel or watch it online on Youku Any dishes, Vietnamese or oth- near Houhai, we asked Canadian rooms we have. The front will be the or Tudou. erwise, that you miss in Beijing? chef Jun Trinh what’s cooking. bar and dining room, with a small I miss a lot of food from home, like stage for music, and the back is a Do people ever recognize you banh mi and banh bao, Montreal Give us a quick introduction to lounge room with Lao/Thai-style on the street in Beijing because smoked meat, Korean kamjatang, 4corners. seating and a fireplace. The side of the show? Jamaican and . The name 4corners has a few mean- room will become a tatami room, People recognize me on the street TURE ZH ANG : NA PHOTO February 2012 27 TASTE TEST Cocoa Crunchies The things people do with chocolate

ome February 14, will you be giving someone chocolates? If you’ve come to us looking for recommendations, think again. Unless you’re trying to end the affair, these Caffordable crunch-themed bars of milk chocolate are unlikely to do you many favors.

Hershey’s Hazelnut (RMB 7.1) Guld Barre Orange Crunch (RMB 11.2) “All I taste is the industrial machinery this “I think orange Play-Doh just blew up in was made on” my mouth” “Are we sure these are nuts? They taste like “I don’t get much crunch in here. It’s like a little Styrofoam pillows” busted firecracker” “The point of chocolate with nuts is to crunch “Or eating bubble wrap” through whole nuts, not little flecks like this. “It’s like you were on the beach and your You’re supposed to be rewarding yourself chocolate bar fell in the sand” after chopping down some trees” Le Conte Raisin (RMB 7) “I think orange and chocolate are best off “Maybe it’s some kind of safety nutty “Does not taste like chocolate” leaving each other alone” chocolate for old people, to reassure them “What is going on there?” that they can still chew” “Like Budweiser or Tsingtao. Cold out of the freezer, they’re manageable, but these …” “I can taste nicotine on my breath. It’s like I just smoked a cigar”

Dove Fruit & Nut (RMB 6.3) Dove Mocha and Almond (RMB 7) “Has the texture of Silly Putty. You don’t “The noise it makes as you crunch it … really chew it, you just push it down with it’s like slapstick chocolate” your teeth” “But the chocolate tastes of coffee. “It tastes like the flavor is painted on” The bitterness brings out the nuts” “Tiny, desiccated raisins” Ritter Sport Cornflakes “And the nuts do taste like they’re supposed to” “Reminds me of the chocolate-covered raisins (RMB 17.5) “The nuts are a bit of a tease though. Like a I ate as a kid. But it’s like the California “The crunch is interesting” date with a short skirt” Raisins died a slow death” “Very cynical. They’ve taken the “I’m glad a woman said that” “Like a guy in an electronics shop who has cornflake cakes your mum used nothing but Gameboys to sell. Nothing to make and turned it into a wrong with it, but time has passed it by” branded product” “I can’t taste any cornflakes. Cock-a-doodle-don’t” “Clearly made using Wal-Mart value cornflakes” “Still, you could grow to like this”

Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Wafer (RMB 5.9) “Rather sad, like rationed chocolate” Lindt Raisin Nut (RMB 21) “If you were a customs inspector, you’d smash “Another chocolate bar that seems too thin to this to pieces and expect to find heroin accommodate nuts” inside” “Very unyielding raisins. They’d make good “This is hazelnut cream? It tastes like the kind of criminal prosecutors” aftershave you give your dad for Christmas” “I’m getting layers of aftertaste. Ugh” “There’s some kind of lucky draw on the “Very waxy” packet!” “They could advertise this as diet chocolate – “The wafer reminds me of communion at a you burn more calories by chewing it than Chinese Baptist church” you take in” “For me, it’s a Kinder Surprise or nothing”

The Verdict Orange-flavored chocolate is hereby banned from the Beijinger office. Le Conte’s musty memories of freshness didn’t impress much either, but beyond that we each had different favorites. Ritter’s cornflakes might not be the original and best, but we

Products available photos: su i at Wal-Mart. liked the crunch. Kinder’s Bueno got a few votes, but runaway winner was Dove’s slightly bitter Mocha and Almond effort.

28 February 2012 Grape Press Racy Reds Romantic wines that will seduce by Edward Ragg

hether it’s a love affair with Dark ruby in color. The nose has the grape or choosing that seductive blueberry and black cherry Wfine bottle to share with fruit with a hint of oak. Full-bodied, someone special, only fools rush in. dry with medium acidity, chewy Champagne is often the first medium tannins, well-balanced choice to whet just about any ap- alcohol and impressive length. petite, but its high acidity can be tough on stomachs, especially when ONE TO DRINK served as an aperitif without food. 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rosé wines can make for a cheer- Domaine Vieux Télégraphe, ful mood, but not a lot of them are Rhône, France sold in China. As stock moves slowly, (RMB 600, Mercuris) many are sadly out of condition by Available at Maison Boulud, the time they are sold. Phrik Thai While there are plenty of whites Deep ruby in color. The nose has rich that make attractive partners, this strawberry and red cherry Grenache month we’re focusing on that quin- fruit with some darker black fruits tessentially Chinese color: red. But if and beautiful oak. Dry, full-bodied, you want to impress your date, don’t medium acidity, robust tannin, high necessarily go for the well-trodden. alcohol and excellent length. Grand Cru Classé red Bordeaux may have a price tag that turns heads, but ONE TO SAVOR it is rarely seductive on the palate, 2007 Tommasi Amarone della especially when young. Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy This month’s wine selections are (RMB 905, EMW) all hearty reds with plenty of body Available at LMPlus, Ristorante and staying power – lush, plush and Sadler what even wine professionals would Amarone is about as sexy as wine term “sexy.” can get. Deep ruby with a gor- geous nose of dried red cherry and ONE TO QUAFF cranberry fruit with myriad spices. 2008 Mitolo Jester Shiraz, Dry, full-bodied with coating high McLaren Vale, South Australia tannins, high alcohol, medium-high (RMB 340, Links China) acidity and wonderful length. Available at Danieli’s, Centro

Edward Ragg is co-founder, with Fongyee Walker, of Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting, China’s leading independent wine consultancy and education service (www.longfengwines.com). They write for the world’s wine magazines and several publications in China. : courtesy of the supp li ers of : courtesy PHOTOS February 2012 29 A TASTE OF HOME South Korea Ginseng tonic at Gaon by Iain Shaw

hen I contacted Lee Chang-Ju of the wrong idea. “If all Korean food is known for is the Korean Cultural Center, the kimchi and bulgogi (barbecue), there’s really no cultural wing of the South Korean future. These are important, but there’s so much Embassy, I anticipated a trip to more. We don’t have the reputation for high-end WWangjing. Or at least Wudaokou. Instead, he cuisine that countries like Japan and France have. took me to Gaon, located just across the road I want to change that.” from Phoenix City. That was one preconception Gaon’s specialty red ginseng chicken soup, or destroyed – apparently, there is good Korean samgyetang, is a start on that path. Red ginseng food inside the Fourth Ring Road. root is boiled with a whole black chicken, which I had assumed that South Koreans must be has been stuffed with glutinous rice along with better looked after in Beijing than most other , shark’s fin and herbs (RMB 150-380). The nations. After all, Beijing has not one, but two outcome is a silky broth whose smooth texture areas that are virtual Korean enclaves. And yet soothes the palate, while the rich aromas nudge Lee Tae-Hyun, who joined us for the meal, tells almost all the senses at once. It’s one of those hot pot, you definitely want to drink the soup. us that Koreans in Beijing yearn for that most rare dishes you feel in your head as much as on That’s not always the case with Chinese hot pot.” essential of their staple foods: kimchi. But, I ask, the tongue. Returning to the ginseng soup, Lee acknowl- surely it’s only cabbage? For Koreans, there’s no Digging out a spoonful of glutinous rice, Lee edges Beijing does have one ace up its sleeve for such thing as “only” cabbage. “It’s the ingredi- Chang-Ju endorses the ginseng soup’s authentic- Koreans. “This would be much more expensive in ents,” says Lee Tae-Hyun. “The cabbage we use in ity. For Lee, soup is one of the sacrifices of living Korea,” he remarks with a knowing nod. Korea is different to the cabbage in China. And in Beijing. “When I first came to Beijing, I thought While shark’s fin is featured in Gaon’s trade- we can’t import the kind of cabbage we like. kimchi was important. But, little by little, I realized mark chicken soup, there are cheaper and shark There are a lot of water particles inside Chinese I missed soup. Koreans eat a lot of soup, and it fin-free ginseng . And, as Lee Tae-Hyun cabbage. The taste really is different.” Lee Chang- seemed to me the Chinese don’t, at least not as acknowledges, Westerners don’t always appreci- Ju indicates full agreement. much. There’s samgyetang like this. Then there’s ate black chicken, in spite of its much-vaunted But Lee Tae-Hyun doesn’t want us to get jjigae. Even hot pot – when you eat Korean-style health benefits. Most restaurants will happily switch in regular chicken if you ask. Gaon’s menu also delves deep into Korea’s culinary past. We try a salad of , wild mountain herbs and vegetables (RMB 40), served with a soybean sauce. Combining chewy and crunchy textures with woody flavors, it makes for a tasty case study. “This salad is very traditional,” Lee Tae-Hyun explains. “But dishes like this were forgotten to some extent. Now they’re making a comeback.” Gaon isn’t above doing the obvious, and as Lee Chang-Ju points out, they do it well. “The quality of the food is good right across the board. The service too,” Lee says. The dry-roasted marinated pork with blackberry sauce (RMB 65), served with a rich, spicy soybean dip, and the slightly sweet, stir-fried marinated sirloin of beef (RMB 55), will keep barbecue fans happy, though you don’t cook it yourself. And, of course, there’s the soju – Gaon’s parent company also produces a 41% ABV edition of its premium Hwayo soju. Just go easy.

Gaon. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F, photos: J UDY ZHOU an d su i Bldg 1, Shijian Guoji (west of Phoenix City), 6A Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District (5867 7155) 高恩参鸡汤，朝阳区 曙光西里甲6号时间国际 red ginseng chicken soup (凤凰广场西面) 1号楼2层

30 February 2012 BARS+CLUBS wee drams

FIRST ROUNDS A new Mongolian-themed venue called Yuan Chao is set to open in Sanlitun Soho. Offside is a tiny new bar on Chaodou Hutong, just off Nanluogu Xiang. You’ll have to wait until next month to find out if the bar has some kind of football theme or just a funny name. COMING UP If you’re bored of playing fantasy kickball on your own, get out and join Mashup’s monthly beer pong tourna- ment. Keep an eye on their website (www.mashupasia.com) for details of dates, venues and how to register. The Bar at Migas opens on June 10, but Migas are also launching a new “Gin & Tonic Cart.” The cart will feature G&Ts made from a variety of gins and tonic waters. Current sponsors include Spanish gin brand GinMare and 1724 tonic water, also from Spain. A new wine bar is taking shape in the new wing of U-Town, where Blue Frog is also located. Or so the pre-opening signage suggests. We’ll have to recon- firm once it’s open. TWEAKS Q Bar’s winter cocktail promotions continue this month, featuring dis- counts of up to 45 percent on seasonal specials like the Q-Blazer and Hot Dream. Visit between 6-9pm on Mon- day to Thursday to see what you’ve Folsom Prison electronica with Calvin Harris at the one club on feb 18 been missing. Terra’s new rum bar should finally be ready by the time you read this. A selection of rums including Gosling Talking Pints Family Reserve, Trois Rivieres, Tonga Island and Mount Gay will be in stock Iain Shaw forecasts a brewing storm and put to use in a collection of RMB 58 cocktails. We want to try the “Si- reat Leap announced last dedicated to the brewing of beer, sweater, on with a crisply pressed chuan Rise.” month that their bar at and they’ll be holding monthly shirt, and let’s wait ten minutes for the Slow Boat Brewery have been no Doujiao Hutong would be meetings to discuss all aspects of the elevator to take us up to The Bar at slow coaches in getting their beers G into bars. By the time you read this “closed for winter.” This might have craft, probably getting blind drunk Migas. That would be the new bar at sounded like a setback for craft you should be able to get them on in the process. Members will also Migas, which has been created out draft in Home Plate Bar-B-Que and brewing in Beijing, but in the long be able to get hold of raw materials of a space inside the restaurant, Sanlitun Soho’s The Drive-Thru (see term the break should pay off. Great for making their own beer via the and looks likely to become one next page). Leap is concentrating on securing club. For the time being, the outfit of early 2012’s hottest destina- Great Leap Brewery launched the the licenses that will allow them to is called “Beijing Homebrewing tions. I’ve not had a look yet (they first of their pop-up series last month begin distributing around the city. Club,” but you can help them choose opened for New Year, then quickly at The Vineleaf. This month they go Once they’ve got that sorted out, a better name at their next meeting closed again), but have heard good Super Bowl-crazy by taking over the they’ll be back in business. If you on February 7 at Great Leap. You’ll things from people who have Black Sun Bar for the morning of February 6. really can’t do without your Oatmeal need to become a member, which seen what they’ve done with the At the time of going to press, very Porter or Honey Ma Blonde, keep an costs RMB 200 for a year and RMB space. Funk Fever will be playing few venues had confirmed their eye on TheBeijinger.com for details 100 for six months. the opening party on February Super Bowl parties. One exception of the latest in Great Leap’s series of Meanwhile, Slow Boat Brewery 10, which should be massive. was Union Bar & Grille, who will be “pop-up bar” events taking place at should have their beers on tap at Un- Finally, get your diaries out for doing breakfast and Bloody Marys. bars across town. ion Bar & Grille and Home Plate Bar- some March excitement. Former We suggest booking ahead. Check And below the surface, Bei- B-Que by the beginning of February. Jurassic 5 man Cut Chemist is coming out TheBeijinger.com for a full list of jing’s homebrewing community is where to watch sport’s most famous Prices have averaged RMB 40-50 per back to Beijing (date and venue to showcase for ads. growing. If you don’t believe me, pint at their recent tastings. be confirmed) and Australian drum join them. A group of enthusiasts Let’s pause for a swift costume & bass group Pendulum play Tango have founded Beijing’s first club change. Off with the homebrewing on March 10. photo: courtesy of the organizers of courtesy photo: February 2012 31 WHAT’S NEW BARS & CLUBS Twilo Daily 6pm-2am. Unit 103, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6561 9360) 朝阳区光华路22号光华路Soho103室

If Twilo existed in a cartoon, it would prob- ably be hidden inside a seemingly innocuous tree trunk. As with Haze, a few meters away, an extremely steep staircase leads you to the basement dance floor – although at Twilo you emerge awkwardly behind the DJ booth. At least it looks good, thanks to a futuristic, con- toured design. Wine by the glass is half-price during the weekday 7-9pm happy hour. Twilo’s challenge will be to build a regular crowd. I’d start by working with experienced DJs and promoters who have proved they have some pull. The music is house-dominated right now, but with a bit of imagination there’d be nothing wrong with dubstep, drum & bass or techno at Twilo. Iain Shaw Good for: Private parties Also try: Haze, Spark

The Drive-Thru Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-midnight. 3/F, Bldg 5, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (139 1113 6564) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho5号楼3层

he first thing you should understand about Paradise CVS/Heaven Supermarket. Nor is The The Drive-Thru is that it’s not a bar. They do Drive-Thru all about beer. Ryan dries his own Thave a great selection of beers, starting with herbs and spices, for sale along with black garlic Kingfisher at RMB 19, but it’s intended primarily for and slabs of Himalayan salt. He’ll also build you a you to take home. There are a few seats, though, custom-made bike. Meanwhile, Ryan’s wife Cici has and you’re welcome to stay for a beer. Owner a selection of attractive pashminas for sale (from Wu Ryan Johnston (founder of The Brick) expects to around RMB 1,200). Iain Shaw Daily 8pm-5am. B1/F, U-Center, Chengfu Lu, Wudaokou, (189 1020 6978) have Slow Boat Brewery’s beers on tap soon, and 海淀区五道口成府路华联商场地下1层 wants to operate a tasting bar offering a regularly Good for: Discerning beer drinkers rotated lineup of draft brews. Just don’t expect Also try: El Nido, Paradise CVS When I go out with friends on a Friday night, I to hang around for the whole night – this isn’t want a good bar with cheap drinks and plenty of space to dance. This new club answers on Doron both counts. Inheriting the space most recently Daily 6pm-2am. 2/F, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (next to Paddy used by the short-lived Mango Club, Wu is all O’Shea’s), Chaoyang District (130 4106 7891) black and red decor, with raw, unplastered 朝阳区东直门外大街28号（爱尔兰酒吧旁）2层 walls. (Designer Paul Gelinas also worked on Accessed via struggling Italian restaurant Abella, The Bridge Cafe and owns Guozijian store Doron falls short of the impressive standards set Lost & Found.) There’s a punkish excitement by other Japanese bars. The shabby, threadbare- of discovering something new and slightly carpeted stairs up to the bar inspire little confi- underground. The bar and dance floor are dence, and the decor does nothing to alleviate wisely divided, meaning you can enjoy a relaxed those doubts. The space is split between a lounge atmosphere while you drink, before going crazy with deep couches, and a fully stocked but unin- downstairs. Drinks average around RMB 25, spiring bar area whose design appears inspired though there’s beer for just RMB 10 – perfect for by a back-alley pool hall. the local student crowd. Aika Ashimova Stick to the or Japanese whiskey (RMB Good for: Inexpensive drinks 40-100) and pass on the cocktails (RMB 50-70). Also try: Lush, Helen’s Cafe The milky-green Grasshopper (a blend of creme de menthe and creme de cacao) and dark pink Lipstick are drinks you’d expect an unattended teenager to come up with. And don’t even con- template going off-menu – an Old Fashioned came back with an unmuddled sugar cube.

Despite obvious limitations, Doron is popular photos: sui and nature zhang with the Japanese crowd, and frequently booked out. If you don’t call ahead, you may find yourself relegated to the undiscriminating Irish bar down- stairs. Lauren McCarthy Good for: Sake, Suntory Also try: Ichikura, Mai

32 February 2012 BAR OF THE MONTH

Union lthough we’re big fans of the The music “and Grille” part of Union Bar Radio-friendly ’80s rock and pop Aand Grille, there’s nothing Go to we like more than a seat at the bar, Enjoy one of Beijing’s best happy a happy hour pint and a handful hours (4-8pm daily) of their complimentary salty chips. Drink Led by the ever-affable Andy Bright, Guinness (RMB 30 during happy Union’s staff is also top-notch. hour) The style Most likely celebrity customer Cheers meets Sanlitun Village John Goodman The punters If you like Union, you’ll probably Everymen (and women) from around like … the world Paddy O’Shea’s, The James Joyce Give us a Minute ...

Jiong Jiong Dragon on the decks by Iain Shaw

e asked Haze regular Jiong Easy music, old-school music like Jiong about the Chinese Nina Simone or Al Green. Wzodiac, early morning lis- Which DJ most inspires you? tening and her DJing inspirations. Sven Dohse. I saw him in Berlin last Happy Year of the Dragon. summer. The way he played seemed What’s your zodiac sign? so easy and natural, the feeling never I’m also a Dragon. You? went down. Er, Rooster. Thanks for asking. So And who in Beijing do you most what are Dragons supposed to enjoy DJing with? be like? I really like DJing alongside Yang Not sure ... Anyway, I don’t really . He’s got a lot to teach, and his believe in that stuff. sets are always a blend of different Fair enough. What’s the first styles, rhythms and emotions. thing you listen to in the morn- Jiong Jiong plays Feminight every ing? Wednesday at Haze. photo: sui and judy zhou sui and judy photo: February 2012 33 Party like a ...

The Beerjinger Classifieds by Jonathan White MISSED CONNECTIONS Remember me? Massagey. I DJs. Minimum requirement Feigned interest for large-scale think you remember. is iPod. Playlists a bonus. No sporting events. Last spotted You were the blonde who came experience necessary. Com- in a crowd earlier last winter. into The Den with friends. You Late one night on Gongti Xilu. petitive rates. Contact 1F or Hoping to find it in early Febru- wanted to drink water while I went into Bellagio to eat. Black Sun Bar. ary. Definitely needed for a big your friends ate pizza. I was You were a boyish girl with event this summer. the businessman who offered short hair. You seemed busy. Fuwuyuan. Why is there never to buy you a drink. You were Call me. one when I need one? FOUND asked to leave before I got an answer. I’d love to take you U had a big face. We were both New tattooist for local bar Taxi in Sanlitun. Result! Get in! out. drunk. There was shouting. We looking to keep up with crazy Take that, walking! fell out. I swung a fist. I think neighborhood competitors. It was a few years ago but I I missed. I was quite pissed. Come and see us at Grinders. Nicest bar man in Beijing. Con- hope you remember. I figure R friends broke us 2 up. Love Whatever you do, don’t go into tact Andy at Union. this is worth a shot. I heard 2 shake hands and make up The Brick and ask for Lee. rumors that you were still in over a beer. Hundreds of lenses for specta- town but I’ve looked hopefully Sports jerseys for roof. We can cles. Not all in pairs. All types every time I have gone out. I was in Sanlitun. I tried to give still see some of it and we’re available. Found in dumpster We spent a few great nights you what you needed. You worried we’ll get covered in in alleyway off Nanluogu Xiang. together before the Olympics. walked on by. Call me, bro. curry if it comes down. Free Would suit optician. I was often loud and drunk. You pint for each deposited. Con- were 5 kuai beer. You: The cutie walking her dog tact Paddy O’Shea’s. Found. Beer belly. Would very past Aperitivo. Me: The hand- much like to lose. You were the boy in the teal some man in the sunglasses Ideas for outrageous fancy and open-neck shirt on the dress ideas for the next Yen cardigan. We were chatting POSITIONS OFFERED in George’s and we agreed to terrace. I shouted sweet noth- party. Contact Rich at Lush. continue our conversation later ings at you but you ignored me. Internship with famous blog- in Few bar (?) round the corner. I am assuming you were deaf LOST ger. Must pay for own drinks. My friend saw you go into but can read. Send CV and list of favorite off- Stadium Dog and I headed in. Memory. Any ideas? Need it menu drinks to Beijing Boyce. I never saw you again. Where WANTED back for writing best man’s did you go? speech for brother’s wedding. iPhone 4S. Top price paid. Don’t Top price paid if returned. EDUCATION Hello. Ni hao. You meiguoren. want to wait. Will pay more America. I am China. Cheers. if it has Kazaa. Will consider Dignity. Last seen around 3am Mixology courses. Muddle your Beer. We cheers. swapping for membership to on a Saturday outside 1F. Think friends’ minds and impress Beijing’s most-notorious pub it may have been stolen by a them with your creative cock- Cute girl in tortoiseshell glass- quizzers. Contact thestep- European. Any information call tails and flair bartending. Jobs es. I saw you across the room [email protected]. 153 0102 346. guaranteed or your money at trivia night. I was the dude back. Send RMB 100 for first les- with the sideburns who tried to Mayors for nightlife establish- Various nokia phones in cabs son to PO Box 141, Sanlitun. get your attention by shouting ments. Impress tens of people. over the last five years. No funny answers to questions. No workload. No obvious bene- monetary value. I’d love the sim I had to leave after the Brit- fit either. Contact foursquare. cards to get the numbers. It’s ish guy made me look like a costing me a fortune in Missed WANT TO SAVE douchebag. I don’t know if you Brand-new flavor of the month Connection ads. still go there but I haven’t gone for frequent use for foreseeable ¥s? back. Maybe we can meet up future . Will swap for fixed-gear Memory. Any ideas? Need it WANT TO at Kro’s Quiz? bike, Spark club membership back for writing best man’s or Migas VIP wristband. speech for brother’s wedding. LOOK GOOD? You were holding a monkey. Top price paid if returned. I asked you for leather and GIVE UP DRINKING TODAY you34 said no, theFebruary banana 2012 is not mine clubhouse

Capital M M.Ross and The Science of Sounds by Iain Shaw

.Ross is one of the DJs and Shouldn’t sound be about a musical believers behind feeling? What’s science got to do Mtechno promoters The with it? Science of Sounds (SOS). With That’s right. The Science of Sounds a couple of releases coming up wants to know why some musical on the crew’s label, we asked Mr. intervals seem more beautiful than Ross about science, sound and fire others – that’s what we’re looking survival strategies. for.

What does the “M” in your name Who’s exciting you right now stand for? musically? Miquel, my real Catalan name. Ilya Malyuev from St. Petersburg. He’s a really good musician, not just an You launched the Science label electronic music producer. He has last year. What’s fresh Detroit tunes coming up? “I would prefer – they make me feel The seventh release to get burned” really hot. will be by Sendo (SOS DJ Dosem’s alter ego) with remixes If you were forced to spend the from Ozka (Delsin) and Marc Piñol rest of your life in one city where (Nitsa Club). The eighth release will you’ve never lived before, which be from Syrinx, with a remix by Ana- would it be? log Solutions (Eduardo de la Calle). Tokyo. These will be out in February and March respectively. Your house is on fire and you only have time to grab one What else do you hope to album/record/track. Which achieve this year? would it be? Just to keep having fun. I would prefer to get burned with all of them inside my home – that Who’s your favorite scientist? would be a good end for the history Albert Einstein, because one day he of my life. But maybe it would be said: “The important thing is not to painful, too. stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” It’s good Complete this sentence: “When to continue evolving. You can’t people hear my music …” learn if you don’t ask yourself ques- … I want them to get the groove. tions about life. Though sometimes it’s better not to know the reasons Get hot with M.Ross and Science of behind some things. Sounds at The Bar at Migas on Feb 24. photo: sui photo: February 2012 35 A DRINK WITH ... Mastermind Beijing Boyce Creator of the Buffalo Wing Martini by Iain Shaw

o matter how doggedly world does. That’s very arrogant. he maintains his ignorance When you look at a big Chinese Nof the finer points of the meal, you have bitter, salty, sweet, drinks industry, Jim “Beijing” Boyce and so on, all on one table. People knows Beijing’s bar scene better have sophisticated tastes here and than most. We quizzed the bar we need to start paying more atten- blogger, consumer champion and tion to what they like.” wine challenge organizer over a drink or two. On Chinese wines “If you want to try Chinese wines, Is This Beijing’s On “tolerance” go for Grace Vineyard, like the Deep “I’d like to see a nightlife scene char- Blue or Tasya’s Reserve Cabernet Brainiest Bartender? acterized by more tolerance. Here’s Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon from Contestant: Mike Bromley, 12SQM a dumb example. I really wanted to 2010. Helan Mountain – for RMB make a buffalo wing martini last year. 60, the Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 is Specialist Subject: A Song of Ice and Fire by Now I realize that’s a goofy idea. But pretty good. On Torres China’s web- George R. R. Martin some aficionados actually seemed site (www.everwines.com), you can to be genuinely upset by this. Re- find Silver Heights: The Summit. It’s GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SPECIALIST SUBJECT ally, who cares? We’re talking about RMB 416 but if you’re going to spend In the novel Frankenstein, what What do the initials R. R. in drinks. There are many serious issues money on a Chinese wine, that’s a was Dr. Frankenstein’s first author George R. R. Martin’s in the world, and making a drink is beautiful one to try.” name? name stand for? not one of them. Save your angst for Wow. I have no idea. Adolf? Ouch! George R. R. Martin. One of global warming.” × On “what-ifs?” them may be Robert. Haha! I’m What was the only product Elvis “If I had to name three top drinks gonna get that wrong as well. No On the annual Grape Wall Presley ever appeared in a com- served in Beijing bars, they’d be the idea. Robert Renley. × Challenge smoky martini from Twilight, the mercial for? Hot dogs, peanut “The reason we ask Chinese con- Bloody Mao from Mao Mao Chong, butter or donuts? Name six of the nine Free Cities. sumers to judge wines under RMB and something fruity like The Pas- I’d guess peanut butter. × Oh, the Free Cities. … No, I really 100 is that the vast majority of wine sionate Englishman from Flamme.” can’t think of any. How many US state capitals are × that is bought is below this price “If somebody made Beijing Boyce: named after American presi- What are the words of House and most wine publications don’t The Movie, I’d have Mickey Rourke dents: three, four or five? Greyjoy? pay attention to it. If we can give play me, because he’s already done I’d say three. I know Stark is “Winter’s Coming.” consumers confidence and get plenty of bar research. Or David × Greyjoy. It’s about the ocean and them to try more wines and move Hasselhoff, but only if it includes the Which country will host the next the sea. Maybe something about the from drinking something terrible talking car.” Winter Olympics? drowned gods, but I’m not gonna to something that’s pretty good for Um … I was hoping I’d get one of know the exact words. Sorry. RMB 60, that’s a victory.” Follow the exploits of Beijing Boyce these right ... Is it gonna be in Russia? × “There’s an assumption we just at www.beijingboyce.com and That’s my guess. √ What is Oathkeeper? need to teach Chinese consumers www.grapewallofchina.com. It’s a sword. to drink the way that the rest of the Which tennis major did Li Na win √ in 2011? Who gave Daenerys the dragon I don’t know anything about tennis. eggs as a wedding gift? Are they called cups? Opens? I’ll say Oh, it was … This was from the first Australian Open – is there an Austral- book too. Let’s see. Some really ian Open? × wealthy merchant, but his name escapes me. And he’s from one of the islands, but I can’t remember. Can’t remember the name, can’t remember the island. Nope. × FINAL SCORE: 2/10 Verdict: We could feel some sympathy for Mike, but if you’re going to choose an entire fantasy novel series as your specialist subject, you should probably be prepared to memorize a few hundred fictitious names. He takes home a Dungeons & Dragons travel pack as his consolation prize. WIN BEER! Win a Leffe gift pack by telling us:

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36 February 2012 Music Have YOU MET

Acoustic Alchemy Songs nowadays are loaded down with so many shout-outs and conno- tations. Sometimes you long for the kind of truly beautiful music where you stop thinking altogether as you just get drunk on the melodies. That’s the kind of smooth jazz that Acoustic Alchemy has been producing for 30 years. The buzz Probably the most melodious plucked strings you’ll ever hear Key tracks “This Way,” “Reference Point” They say: “We have pushed the limits of the acoustic guitar’s potential.” We say: Forget about roses and chocolates. This is real romance. See them at: Tango on Feb 18 the PLAYLIST

FIND AMERICAN ROOTS WITH JORMA KALIKONEN NEVER MISS A BEAT Michelle Dai might have Stockholm syndrome Wu Ningyue of Buyi eijing can be pretty eccentric, Please Use Your Body To Break Desire Roxette, plus Death Cab for Cutie “Rock ‘N’ Roll on the New Long March” but once it’s taken you hostage, To Escape. Seems like their album amongst other JUE Festival acts. by Cui Jian. Totally overturned my Byou might as well enjoy it. launch (Feb 26) at MAO Livehouse Maybe none of the above moves understanding of music. The first time If you stay here long enough, you will be a good chance to let out all your heart, but many of us still end I heard it, I was so excited I didn’t even might even learn how to have fun your anger and dissatisfaction. up falling in love with Beijing. Why? I realize it was sung in Chinese. with the most unenjoyable things. If you still feel frustrated that remember the first time I went to “A Dream Return to ” Folk musicians know all about this. you can’t speak perfect Mandarin, D-22 for an experimental music by Tang Dynasty. Grand and magnifi- They love to tell you stories about you can always console yourself event in 2009; the bands made almost cent, beautiful high pitches, perfect production. It made me like metal. their struggling lives to remind you by attending a rock concert by a nothing but pure noise. Then Zoom- 消失 how good your life is. This month, on Western band. Nothing makes you in’ Night, a showcase for avant-garde “Disappear” ( ) by Wild Child. If there’s one Chinese band that can February 8, you’ll have the chance to feel like a master of the language bands, became a weekly event. Last be described as great, it’s them. Their listen to three masters of expressing like hearing a lead singer try to month, before closing for good, the contribution to folk music is bitterness: Xiao He, Zhou Yunpeng impress the audience by calling bar hosted the last-ever Zoomin’ incomparable. Most folk musicians and Wan Xiaoli. They’ll be shar- them “niubi” or trying to “xiexie” them. Night. The pioneering youngsters in Beijing have received help from ing the stage at Oriental Palace Though Avril Lavigne and Westlife showed us all that they really have them. Theatre. might surprise you. Ms. Lavigne discovered new rhythms from the “White Temple” (白庙) by Zhao Of course, their stories will be has been in China four times, while most chaotic fragments of sounds. Yiran. Truly embodies the soul of northwestern folk songs. It finds joy hard to understand if you don’t know the Irish boys just performed in And that made me think: We love in sorrow, wild and sincere. It’s full of Chinese. Fortunately for us, they are Beijing about four months ago. Beijing because it’s not great yet. It’s the taste of yellow earth. not the only sarcastic musicians in More international acts will follow still raw, it’s changing so fast. We love Buyi plays at Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Beijing. Young rockers Residence A in March. There’ll be operatic voice it because we get to witness it, in all on Feb 17. have named their new studio album group Il Divo, Swedish pop veterans its awkwardness, taking shape. photos: courtesy of the organizers of courtesy photos: February 2012 37 REVIEWS LIVEHOUSE Evolution 进化 Muma & Third Party Muma wanted to make “a film for ears” – that’s what he said while working on Evolution. Did he succeed? Depends on what your ears like to see, but he did manage to endow the tracks with the power to draw you into a deep depressing dream. Words like “burning,” “depraved,” “corruption” and “desperation” flow through the whole album, interwoven with gothic tunes, progressive rock beats and symphonic melodies – a sound that is resonant of some of Muse’s earliest works. Too bad Muma’s voice is not the most ideal for his own songs – it fails to overwhelm you, which means you might wake up from the dream a little earlier than you’re supposed to. Michelle Dai Standout tracks: “Nadi” (纳迪), “Guard” (守护) Like this? Try ... Muse, Björk, Proximity Butterfly Sex Drugs Internet New Pants For 15 years, Peng Lei and Pang Kuan of New Pants have thrown the craziest concerts with the weirdest ideas, produced the nerdiest music videos and made every album sound like a wild private dance party. Until now. Instead of being a grand summary of the band that it was promoted to be, Sex Drugs Internet sounds more like an Gentle but assignment they rushed through: punk rock, synth-pop, new-wave, indie-pop … yadda, yadda, yadda, yadda. Every genre is covered – alas, the passion is missing. The only glimpse of the reckless but brilliant Not Softcore New Pants appears when Pang Kuan’s hysterical screaming tears the beats apart in “Sex Drugs Internet” and “I’m Not Gay.” Maybe they just got bored of Youngsters sculpting soundscapes writing music. Michelle Dai by Michelle Dai Standout tracks: “Sex Drugs Internet,” “I’m Not Gay” Like this? Try ... Queen of F**king Everything (Subs), It’s Blitz (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) othenburg may be known as film Emmanuelle?” the cradle of melodic death Heritage Gmetal, but it also nurtured What was the last thing that Opeth the much gentler indie sound of inspired you? post-rockers Immanu El, whose Our last tour in Europe. Touring is a Mikael Åkerfeldt is not like most heavy metal guys – the atmospheric pluckings have been great inspiration for me and I’m very guitarist/singer/songwriter likes to experiment. Even in compared to Sigur Rós and Mogwai. happy we got the chance to do so Opeth’s earliest albums, you can still trace his intention In less than four years, the quintet many concerts around the world. to forge something different, with prog-rock being their has played almost 200 shows in weapon of choice. In Heritage, their moves are even braver. over 25 countries. Before finally What kind of music would drive Though hand drums and a jazz flute solo may expand landing in China, frontman Claes you insane the fastest? their audience, it will also drive away the diehard metal Strängberg had some thoughts to 21st century badly produced rap lovers. Harsh growls have been completely ditched. Only a few songs, like share with us. music with brain- “Slither” and “Folkore,” still hold some grand metal riffs that resonate with the dead lyrics. I simply band’s heavy history. Elsewhere, acoustic guitar tunes, mellow bass riffs and “Our lyrics are What three things can’t stand it. Åkerfeld’s gloomy chant dance wildly with each other. Individually, the parts come to mind more floating are beautiful – they intoxicate – but poor transitions make it hard to fall in when you hear the Where’s the strang- love with the full-length songs. Michelle Dai and progressive term “post-rock”? est place you’ve Standout tracks: “Heritage,”“Slither” Experiments, dynam- than regular played? See Opeth live at: Tango on Feb 11 ics and soundscapes. storytelling” In Paris for a film For me, post-rock is p ro j e c t . We s h o t HEAD OF THE QUEUE not a “sound” but a way of describ- an unplugged concert in an old Fox Over the Cloud Goes Crazy ing bands that try to develop and museum, a tiny bookshop and in experiment with the sound of rock the middle of the street next to the Xiao He is the avant-garde artist Reasons to avoid music. Place des Vosges. who absorbs beauty from almost You’d prefer to catch them at a everything. Zhou Yun- more intimate bar. How important are lyrics to you? If you could join another band, peng is the sarcastic After the show, you The lyrics are important but we don’t which would it be? poet. Wan Xiaoli can wish ... use them in an ordinary pop-music That would be Radiohead. Full of lure you into his own You knew more kind of way. Our’s are more floating geniuses and such inspiring people. sensitive world. Nobody Chinese so you could and progressive than regular story- They seem pretty nice as well! captures the diversity u n d e r s t a n d t h e i r telling. We mix the lyric-based vocals photos: courtesy of the organizers of the current Chinese brilliant lyrics. with a lot of vocals without lyrics and What are your favorite three folk scene better than Where? try to create dynamics and sound- movies about love? these three. Oriental Palace Theatre scapes through the voices. The Fountain, Lost In Translation, and Reasons to go When? A Swedish Love Story. It’s rare to see them February 8 What’s the oddest comment that sharing a stage. the band has ever gotten? Immanu El plays with sounds at MAO “Were you inspired by the erotica Livehouse on Feb 10.

38 February 2012 Style loose change FRESH OUT THE BOX Forever 21 has finally come to Beijing. By the time we go to print, the cheap- chic American retailer should have unveiled its 24,000 square foot store in Wangfujing’s APM Mall. For now, you can browse their wares on Forever21.cn. (2-4 day shipping to Beijing costs just RMB 20.) After a brief hiatus for the holidays, Wuhao has reopened its doors to the public. Check out their new seasonal installation (this time, in accordance with winter, the theme is “Water”), which accompanied the arrival of several new labels including Sankuanz and MPMP. Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat has opened another spa, The Wellness Spa, in Central Park. Expect even more treatment rooms and an espresso lounge area. H&M’s highly anticipated bodywear line by David Beckham will launch in stores worldwide on February 2. Luxury e-commerce site, Luxbible. com, has finally finished setting up its Lido showroom. Look for our long- awaited write-up next month. Joyce just showed a private preview of its Spring/Summer 2012 collec- tions last month. The usual suspects are all there, including Givenchy, Rick Owens and Stella McCartney, along Ladies, look out for our D:FUSE shoe giveaway on TheBeijinger.com on February 7 with some more risqué options like Gamme Bleu and Vionnet. We were devastated to hear that Source shut down last June, but rumor has it that they’re now eying STYLE-PHILE a space in U-Town Shopping Center. Tiffany Wang is pretending that 2012 starts now We promise details as soon as we hear more. he opportunity to reinvent sneakers featuring contrast-toned from becoming a pivotal source of Steve Madden in The Village closed its doors last month, but was quickly yourself rolls around in January lizard skin; and a collaborative “Year news, especially in the fashion world, replaced by makeup brand Benefit. of every year. The good part of the Dragon” collection of men’s the microblog is now rumored to be T Speaking of which, Sanlitun Village about living in China is that if you luggage and accessories by Coach developing its own online shopping South and Kerry Centre have seen failed to get a makeover, invest in a and NeochaEDGE. platform. Forever 21 just launched a number of closures in the last few new wardrobe or sign up for a gym Secondly, international fashion its Taobao store and Chinese website months, due to contract expirations membership the first time around, houses will continue staking out last month – a promising start for and winter renovations, respectively. you get a second chance on Lunar their territory in Beijing. Several big other retailers to follow. We’ll do some sniffing around and get New Year. names debuted last year, including And finally, more and more back to you. I’m counting February as the Diane von Furstenberg, Alexander hutongs will establish themselves as Plastered T-shirts is expanding into “official” start to 2012, then. In that McQueen, Maison Martin Margiela shopping destinations. After the rise 798 Art District. Their new shop will host regular exhibitions featuring spirit, I’ve compiled an informal and Versace. Alexander Wang has of Wudaoying and Fangjia, Mao’er, artwork and collaborations with local Beijing style forecast for the New already confirmed he will open a Baochao and Beiluogu Xiang have designers, as well as unique products Year. (Check out TheBeijinger.com to Sanlitun Village North store early this also begun to blossom. Beijing’s next and designs. see my list of 2011’s top trends.) year, as we reported last June. Cur- few trendy boutiques will no doubt First off, I expect tons of limited- rently you can only find his pieces be setting up shop there. DEALS & STEALS edition dragon-themed luxury occasionally at independent bou- In sum, prospects for our humble items. This zodiac year seems to tiques like Shine* and FEI Space. shopping scene have never looked In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Plastered’s original Nanluogu Xiang have inspired more than its share I, for one, can’t wait to have ready better. There is a growing prefer- branch is offering 50 percent off a of tacky items. (Inevitable, as drag- access to his complete collections. ence for quality over conspicu- women’s T-shirt with any men’s T- ons have become such an over- Third, e-commerce and social ous brand names, accompanied shirt purchase. The deal is valid from used emblem of Chinese design.) media will continue to play an (naturally) by a surge in independent February 10-14. So far there’s the Versace Jewel increasingly crucial role for the boutiques and high-end flagship Bring a copy of the Beijinger to (the Handbag, a clichéd mash-up of domestic consumer market. The stores. Take a deep breath and hold male-only) Spa de Feng and enjoy a golden dragons set against a black world has already seen the unprec- on – as long as you’re here, you’re in RMB 100 discount on any treatment over two hours. background; New Balance ML474 edented rise of Sina Weibo. Aside for an exhilarating ride. s y of D: FU S E courte photoS: February 2012 39 WHAT’S NEW SHOPS

Studio Ruyi Daily noon-10pm. 25 Fangjia Hutong, Dongcheng District (138 1180 9448) 东城区方家胡同25

A peek inside reveals that this family-owned studio’s specialty is porcelain. Shards of valu- able china, some over 300 years old, clutter the shelves and adjoining workshop, ready to be cleverly reincorporated into rings (RMB 88- 1,289), silver and gem bracelets (RMB 828) and earrings (RMB 148-308). The proof of their ex- pertise is in the ready-made jewelry on display. The mini placards (Chinese-only) detailing the materials and crafting techniques behind each piece lend the space a sense of importance, as if it places genuine value on the cultural arts. Of course, it’s us buyers who reap the benefits. Tiffany Wang Indulge in: Porcelain drop earrings (RMB 88) skirting around Also try: Stone Love, Shard Box Minijupe Daily noon-10pm. Unit A105, Nali Patio (next to Ciro’s Pomodoro), 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District (5208 6072) www.mminijupe.com 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园A105

here are no straight lines on a woman’s French) draws inspiration from the school uniforms body / Her beauty is in her curves,” reads of our girlhood to create elegant, sexy pieces for “Tthis young Chinese brand’s website. the modern woman. It’s a decidedly inflammatory stance in the So far the formula seems to be working in Dodo’s high fashion world, an industry largely occupied favor. This Sanlitun shop is the womenswear Atelier 21 by waif-like women and shapeless clothing. And label’s second branch, following the opening of By appointment only. Rm 2102, 21/F, Bldg A, Landscape yet Minijupe’s founder, Dodo Mai, cites her admi- its roomier showroom in Pingod in 2010. The new Apartments, Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District (6434 7009, 150 0110 0360) www.benedictebf.com ration for the female body as the main impetus space intends to be more commercially driven, 朝阳区将太西路风景线公寓A座21层2102室 behind her work. and will carry only the better-selling designs. We should have guessed – the name is a Gnarled branches beckon over the wooden The hallway is damp and dark, the room dead giveaway. By playing with construction and clothing racks, while an antique piano fills up numbers barely discernible. Your expectations texture, Minijupe (which means “miniskirt” in space in a dusty corner. The clothes, like the are understandably low. Suddenly, the door environment, are dark and moody, bearing the oc- opens and you’re left blinded by the vivid hues, casional ornate rug pattern or leopard print for no the sweet scent of potpourri and the warm apparent reason other than the sake of variety. sunshine cascading through the windows. A Paradoxically, the nearly exclusive use of steady stream of French chatter pervades the gothic colors and fabrics only seems to enhance room, softened by melancholy tunes and quiet Minijupe’s feminine and romantic sensibilities. laughter. The scene resembles more of an inti- The latest collection shows whiffs of Victorian mate social gathering than a studio-boutique. influence, from lace sleeve shirtdresses (RMB 410) Indeed, Atelier 21 is made up of a collective to velvet skirts with sheer underlay (RMB 1,180). of French artists, with furniture designer Other updated classics include a black wool Bénédicte and jewelry designer Fanny at the coat with leather slits (price TBD), a belted polka helm. The side rooms house their workshops, dot dress (RMB 1,680) and a crisp chiffon blouse where beads and thread spill from boxes, and (RMB 1,980). fabrics from India and France are piled up to photo s : ui an d courte s y of P hilippe leberre The prices may be hard to justify, until you the ceiling – proof that their wares are hand- learn about the quality and care put into the made and one-of-a-kind. The owners share an materials. Just like her creations, the designer enthusiasm for experimenting with color and stands out for keeping a low profile. We’re guessing patterns, particularly Benny, whose placemats, not for long – Sanlitun ought to nudge her closer square flop pillows and boutis mix Arabesque into the spotlight. Tiffany Wang and polka dots with ease. Tiffany Wang Indulge in: Beanbag cushion (RMB 850) Indulge in: Velvet skirt (RMB 1,180) Also try: Casa Pagoda, Chang & Biorck Also try: Bei Style, Eldi

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February 2012 41 Get the Look TURTLENECKS CORTINA TURTLENECK SWEATER by Tiffany Wang Khunu.com. RMB 1,458 ome blame the resurgence of this trend on Steve Jobs’ untimely death. No matter – pair the turtleneck with Schunky necklaces, wild prints or pleated skirts, and we swear you’ll look anything but frumpy.

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RIBBED TURTLENECK SWEATER LONG SLEEVE TURTLENECK Vince at Lane Crawford. Hugo Boss at Luxbible. RMB 2,500 RMB 1,300 COTTON SPANDEX TURTLENECK DRESS American Apparel. RMB 415 atelier his impeccably dressed Hunan you want to work with? native can often be found chat- This year I saw someone make huge Tting up visitors at Approx, her earrings with the material used to Nali Patio boutique. It’s a goldmine construct planes. It’s very expensive P.J. for elegant jewelry and accessories and difficult to obtain. Gorgeous by local designers, as well as pieces colors, though. I’d love to try it out. by Tiffany Wang from her own collections. We asked P.J. about her recent segue from Favorite jewelry trend? jewelry to clothing design. Forget trends. You only ever need two types of jewelry in your col- How’d you get into design? lection: one that’s classic and mini- I like the idea of using both your malist, and another that is more photo s : ju d mind and your heart to create some- complex and can make an outfit thing. I have a lot of interests: art, all on its own. The two work for all

movies, travel. With design, you can occasions. y zhou an d courte crawfors y of lane d draw from all of those things. When did you get involved with If you could save only one piece clothing design? of jewelry from a fire, what would Just last year. I’d been making jew- it be? elry for two years, but I kept finding Jewelry is the easiest thing to save, that I needed certain clothes to so I’d just grab a whole bunch and match my accessories. So I thought run! [Laughs] But no, if I had to that since I’d studied design, I’d work

choose, I’d go for one of my chunky on filling that gap. , luxbible, nlgx d e s ign tore, khunu, a s o .com zara, necklaces. How does designing clothing What do you wish you’d designed compare with jewelry? but someone else already has? They’re equally complicated, and re- In terms of brands, this year I’d talk quire similar skills but a different kind about Givenchy. I wish I could’ve of intuition. For both, I always try to made that stuff. Big necklaces, lots create something that represents my to do with jewelry – it was all so inner essence, my spirit. beautiful. A301, 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, What unexpected material would Chaoyang District (139 1170 6284)

42 February 2012 ARTs+CULTURE Snapshots ART Lately, most of the excitement is happening online. After last year’s technical snafus, the VIP Art Fair 2.0 is giving it a second go this month, from February 3-8. The art world still wonders whether the online model for seeing and purchasing art will take off, but if it does, it means more opportunities to connect Western buyers with Chinese art, and vice versa. In town, be sure to check out Huang Rui’s new installment at The Opposite House, as well as Wang Qingsong’s quickly deflating balloon installation at Tang Contemporary (see Review, p45). We’re also looking into the newly opened Gallery Hotel at Gongti. Updates, photos and more at TheBeijinger.com. CINEMA Nominees weren’t announced until after we went to print, but so far three films from Greater China were submitted to the Best Foreign Film category for this year’s Oscars: Ann Hui’s A Simple Life, Wei Te-sheng’s Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale and of course Zhang Yimou’s Flowers of War. What’s your pick? In theaters this month, you can catch Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Sher- lock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. MI4 is pleasing critics and viewers alike, while the consensus on Holmes is even more mixed than the first install- ment. Judge for yourself – a process that will become cheaper as the State Administration for Radio, Film and Tel- maartje blans' "Together" at Imagine gallery, from feb 12 evision is planning to set a maximum ticket price and require more half- price deals across all cinemas. IN PRINT ART ATTACK Tickets to The Bookworm Inter- national Literary Festival go on Marilyn Mai does not think it will all work out fine sale February 6, so be sure to scope out the events you’re interested in. n grade school, we used to pre- working out is very small, so even out the UCCA’s “Experience Cinema Tickets will go fast, especially when dict who we were going to marry when you do work hard on it, it still for the Blind” (Feb 11). You’ll be it comes to literary darlings like Gary Shteyngart and Carol Birch. Also, by playing a game called “MASH.” might not work out. blindfolded and led to your seat I Capital M returns with round two of It also predicted what kind of abode OK, I get it. This might not “work for a triple feature: Letter from an their fledgling festival. We’re excited we’d inhabit (Mansion, Apartment, out.” I can picture the fights now: Unknown Woman, Scent of a Woman about food science writer Harold Shack or House), what vehicle we’d “Is this because I won’t live in one and Chinese rom-com hit If You Are McGee (see Feature, p46), as well as use (Lamborghini, bicycle, wheelbar- of your hutongs?! I don’t care how the One. It’s meant to raise aware- Singaporean food memoirist Cheryl row?) and how many kids we’d have quiet they are, they stink!” “A woman ness and empathy for the visually- Tan (Feb 25) and Booker Prize-winner Alan Hollinghurst (Feb 26). (zero, three, 287). can only eat so much duck, you impaired, but what better way to test Now, with the Internet, there’s know!” “Maybe I should just let my out the age-old theory that love is STAG E no need to do that kind of thing by visa expire … “ … well, you know? Admit it, you’ve pictured yourself hand. All I had to do was type my Dr. Love might deem my rela- Love abounds in literature, too, under the bright lights of a theater name into Lovecalculator.com to tionship with Beijing doomed, but so be sure to check out the events stage, and wondered when you’d get see if my current romance stands a you might still have some hope. Why coming up as part of both the your big break. Beijing’s becoming a less unlikely place for that, as Beijing chance. The result? not resolve to take your relationship Capital M Literary Festival and the Playhouse’s next production ptoves. 23%. Dr. Love thinks a relation- with Beijing to the next step, beyond Bookworm International Literary Flip the page to learn more about ship might work out between Marilyn an appreciation for her good food Festival (see sidebar for details). playing a part in putting on Beijing’s Mai and Beijing, but the chance is and cheap massages? Now, if you and Beijing just can’t biggest musical. If you’d rather leave very small. Do not sit back and think For instance, this month is jam- make it work in the love department, it to the pros, catch the National that it will all work out fine. Spend as packed with film screenings, Chinese there’s always hate. It’s a little darker, Ballet of China performing Alberto Alonso’s Carmen and Roland Petit’s much time with each other as possible. and foreign, blockbuster and indie. but no less passionate. L’Arlésienne (Feb 18-19). Again, the chance of this relationship For a truly unique experience, try photo: courtesy of imagine gallery of imagine courtesy photo: February 2012 43 FEATURE String and Bones In the lap of violence and luxury by Marilyn Mai

Looking past the artspeak, what we have here ing away … In order to achieve glory, you first is several cavernous rooms filled with objects need to experience death.” meticulously wrapped in exuberantly colored Apparently, in order to achieve glory, you silk, linen and gold. They range from wooden and also need to spend a lot of time carefully wrap- metal tools to a collection of animal bones (don’t ping strands and strands of thread around worry – they’re synthetic, ordered online from the synthetic skulls – or train the right people same folks who supply medical schools and other to do it for you. “We have a team of about 20 science programs with sample skeletons). In one people, and it took one and a half to two years room, Lin has created a plushy, black cashmere- to complete the works for this exhibit.” lined apocalypse, populated by gold-foiled skel- As might be expected, Lin’s use of detailed etons in various states of wholeness. It looks like handiwork and materials like thread and fab- what would happen if Versace showed up at an ric – not to mention some of the images in her work, including parts of women’s bodies “In order to achieve glory, filled with bulbous, stringy innards – prompts many to label her a “feminist artist,” a title she you first need to staunchly resists. experience death” “I’m a woman, and I’m an artist. But I really don’t support this distinction between archaeological dig and thought, “Oh God, this is male and female artists. I don’t think women dreadful, let me just … There, isn’t that better?” should be split off as this separate group; The effect is glam, creepy and beautiful. it’s marginalizing. I think that women, in any Her work has always hinted at a quiet violence school of thought or discipline, can play the or one of China’s most well-known underneath a prim, white aesthetic; wrapping with most important roles regardless of gender. And contemporary artists, Lin Tianmiao thread has been part of her practice since 1997, I don’t think I’m a feminist artist; I don’t even certainly is cagey about her artistic though never before with color. This time, how- understand what ‘feminist’ means.” process. When I sat down with her at ever, that violence explodes – and rather joyfully Yet again, it’s easy to wonder whether the herF home studio in Songzhuang and began at that. I asked how the bones, which bear the artist is playing dumb. As much as she tries to asking about her new exhibit at the Beijing symbolic brunt of that violence, began figuring shrug off any suggestions of her intentionality Center for the Arts (BCA), entitled “The Same,” into her practice. – in naming the exhibit, in what social realities she claimed that she “just came up with a title” Lin replied, “I think this has something to do she hoped to express, even in why she chooses after finishing her works, simply because “every with the timing of my mom having just passed to use color this time – her work on the other exhibit needs one.” Whether she’s being coy away. But maybe it’s not that direct. Most people hand is so focused, her new exhibit so exacting or just evasive, this comment clashes with the find bones kind of traumatizing. But this doesn’t in its balance of opulence and death, that her BCA’s own website, which explains that the have to be the case. They’re actually quite beauti- protestations have a hard time being heard. name is meant to remind us how “everything ful. The more I worked with them, the more they looks the same if you watch at a distance; and lost that creepy feeling. But I did still want to Things won’t be “The Same” at the BCA after Feb nothing may be the same if you get closer.” express a sense of past glory, of a fantastic wither- 26. Catch the show before then. photos: M arilyn M ai

44 February 2012 REVIEWS Feature ART: HAPPY NEW YEAR TANG CONTEMPORARY Wang Qingsong, known for his staged photographs clut- tered with corporate logos, rings in a 2012 filled with both exuberance and cataclysm. Entering Tang Contemporary’s large front hall, you’ll feel you’ve stepped into the visual orgasm that would erupt if China and the US decided to get over their mutual frustrations and make a holiday baby together. But before you have too much fun star- ing at floating mylar Spongebobs, you’re swept into the next room, where a wheelchair offers a front-row seat to a giant spiderweb dotted with garbage. The next space is grimmer still, with three photographs commenting further on decay and dissonance: a demolished home, another spiderweb, the Statue of Liberty wearing a Mao suit. Wang’s question looms: The New Year may start happy, but how will it end? Marilyn Mai Ring in the “Happy New Year” at Tang Contemporary until Feb 25. BOOKS: THE OPIUM WAR JULIA LOVELL Just when you thought the colonial narcotic was old news, this book reminds us how much it still figures into China’s modern relationship with the West – and how it may be as important as ever that we understand the conflicts it raised. Luckily, Lovell also helps us do just that in this engaging, in-depth account of the first Opium War. Pony Up! Uniquely for this subject, Lovell incorporates historical Calling all cowboys and cowgirls records from both East and West, casting the characters involved in a strikingly human light. Expect a fairly un- by Marilyn Mai apologetic (though not cavalier) tone about her countrymen’s mistakes, as well as a smart, sensitive approach to the Chinese point of view. This is a history book that is both delightful and enlightening, better suited for the he American campaign trail finding a flirtatious Ado Annie for her plane or bathtub than a dusty shelf. Lou Waterstone got you down? Hop on the favorite number, “I Cain’t Say No!” surrey with the fringe on top “Ado Annie sings that she knows Catch the author at the 2012 Bookworm International Literary Festival next T as it starts toward a new frontier. The right and wrong but also doesn’t month. Can’t wait? The Opium War is available at The Bookworm and on award-winning musical Oklahoma! want to ‘disappoint a beau when he’s Amazon.cn. will be staged in Beijing this year, payin’ a call,’” Kerzee explains. “She FILM: THE GREAT MAGICIAN and its cowboys and farmers, square knows her mind and is unwilling to dances and shotgun weddings will play silly girls’ games. She wants to DEREK YEE take us back to simpler times. have the same amount of fun in her Tony Leung stars as Zhang Xian, a man who refines his Producer Chris Verrill tells us, life that [her boyfriend] Will expects magic act in Europe before returning to 1920s Beijing “The cast of singers needed for to have, 100% equal. In other words, in search of his fiancée, Liu Yin (played by a steely Zhou Oklahoma! will be a challenge for what’s good for the goose is good Xun) – now being kept under lock and key by a clownish us. In fact, to the best of our know- for the gander.” warlord, “Bully” Liu. For the first hour, you’re entranced by ledge, it will be the largest locally What kind of actress will that Leung’s onscreen magnetism (yep, he’s still got it), charmed produced Eng- take? “A real by the magic tricks, drawn in by the leisurely setup. Then, lish-language “It will be the largest self-confident everything derails: Bully and Zhang become best friends musical ever in girl,” says Ker- and discover a plot by Japanese spies and Manchu loyalists China. It pushes locally produced zee. “Ado An- predicated upon a strange “7 element dream potion” – all played with swiftly our limits.” English-language nie’s songs are escalating vaudevillian camp. Soon, you feel like you’re already watching a As is often very loud and parody of the film you never got to see the end of. Marilyn Mai the case with musical ever in China” nasally, which The Great Magician is showing in theaters across town. creative pro- tak es a ver y jects in Beijing, success relies on well-trained singer, and one willing STAGE: NIGEL KENNEDY finding hidden caches of talent. to take risks. But the audience will BEIJING EXHIBITION THEATER Oklahoma!’s director, David Peck, is love her for taking those over-the- one such find. He retired to Beijing top risks.” Buttoned up collars, vigilant shushers, stuffy music played after a long and fruitful career in The best part: “All these charac- on stuffy instruments. Whatever “classical music” brings to theater. Most recently, he served as ters in Oklahoma! would be terrible your mind, chances are that a performance by virtuoso vio- chair of performing arts at Milton politicians,” says Verrill. “They all have linist Nigel Kennedy will break that mold. Known for being Academy, a hallowed prep school good hearts and most are honest a bit of an iconoclast, Kennedy’s also known for being bril- in Massachusetts. and true. They’re also too preoccu- liant enough to get away with it. You’ll be overwhelmingly Peck says, “Most of the roles re- pied with cows and corn and falling impressed by his powerful takes on the usual repertoire quire triple-threat performers who in love to care about politics. In the (his recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is the best-selling can act, sing and dance. … [Also,] history of the US, no president has classical record of all time), but don’t be surprised when he tenors are always the most difficult ever come from Oklahoma. Probably pulls out Jimi Hendrix, The Doors or some wicked improvisational jazz before to find and cast, so I am particularly never will. Just good corn.” ending on a violin concerto. If only his concert had brought him here later keen to find a young tenor who can in the year – you might even have caught the rabid Aston Villa supporter at dance at least a little and act a lot.” Git yerselves to the auditions on Feb a Beijing Guoan game. John Pullman ourtesy of the organizers of ourtesy What about the ladies? Musical 26 & 27. Fer a warm-up, attend the Nigel Kennedy fiddles with Beijing on Feb 16. director Beth Kerzee looks forward to audition seminar on Feb 7. photos: C photos: February 2012 45 FEATURE BOOKSHELF GASTROnerd how one man combines FOOD, SCIENCE AND LITERATURE by Marilyn Mai

f you’ve ever wondered what’s So I’ve just shifted to sensory taste. happening at the molecular Ilevel as a hunk of parmesan ages, On the wonders of food science the New York Times’ “Curious Cook” My single favorite insight is into the Harold McGee is your man. Here, he caramelization of sugar. You start gives us his take: with a single molecule, sucrose, which has no color or aroma, and On beans, beans, the musical fruit simply add energy in the form of When I told a group of my friends and heat. In a few minutes you have cara- fellow teachers that I was thinking of mel, which is sucrose transformed writing a book about the science of into hundreds of new molecules, cooking, one of them – who came some sweet, some sour, some bitter, from New Orleans and was irrepress- some aromatic, some colored. It’s ible – said he had an urgent question the starkest example of the alchemy in this area, namely, why did his of cooking, and of its complexity. favorite red beans and rice make him so uncomfortable? And would On looking forward to debunking a different bean give him less gas? MSG’s negative effects This was shortly after Blazing Saddles I am indeed thrilled to have the was released and the bean scene opportunity to put myself at the was fresh in all our minds. We all had mercy of Chinese chefs in China. a good laugh, but then a few days And I have no fear of any adverse later I went to the science library consequences apart from eating too Seth Grossman to see if I could find an answer. I much and gaining weight! Co-owner, Home Plate Bar-B-Que did, and this helped me realize that this projected book could be both On what he just had for dinner informative and fun. Confit duck leg, a puree of I am a photographer so all of the Character I’ve had a crush on? root and apples, and a salad of books I really love the most are my There is a short story in Twice 22: The On his literature background arugula from my garden. photographers’ monographs that are Golden Apples of the Sun & A Medicine I think it makes me more interested personally signed to me. (Those are for Melancholy by Ray Bradbury, in the history of foods and cooking, On the curiosity contest all back home in New York, though.) called “All Summer in a Day.” I always and the roles that they have played George and the cat may well be as And of course my dog-eared copy of related to the little girl in the book; in the way people think about and or more curious than I am, but I’m Slightly Out of Focus, the biography she was charming, make sense of their lives. My doc- pretty sure I have a longer attention of war photographer Robert Capa. toral dissertation was titled “John span and figure more things out! The last book I bought was Kiss- Keats and the Progress of Taste,” and The bookshelf I’d most like a peek inger’s On China when I was back in looked at aesthetic taste in this way. Step into McGee’s lab at the Capital M at is Jim Boyce’s. He probably uses the States, but to be honest it was Literary Festival on Feb 25. his books as coasters for his wine. for a friend.

Subway reading? I try to avoid the Books I wish I had written are those subways around here, and even if I did crappy Twilight books. Whoever venture in there is no room to read. I’d wrote those must be rollin’ in it. just end up missing my stop. The book I wish I hadn’t read is The book I hid before you came anything by Dan Brown. I acciden- around? I am not that organized, tally picked up his book Digital come on. Fortress at an airport and did not even make it a chapter in before My favorite books from child- tossing it out. hood are The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, and I was really hoping they would photos: courtesy of seth grossman and harold mcgee Mark Twain’s Following the Equa- make Extremely Loud and Incredibly tor. Explains my love of travel and Close by Jonathan Safran Foer into a adventure. film, and they did – but now I regret my desire. I wish they had asked The book that changed my life Wes Anderson to make it, instead was Diane Arbus: A Biography by of Tom Hanks. Patricia Bosworth. Arbus was such an amazing character who killed herself My favorite quote from a book way too early. She did it around the is: “This war is like an actress who time I was born, so I always wanted is getting old. It is less and less to be the reincarnation of her, even photogenic and more and more though she was in so much pain. dangerous.” – Robert Capa

46 February 2012 Sports AT THE BUZZER ’s Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club hosts the inaugural FIP Snow Polo World Cup Invitational this month. The snowbound fiesta takes place from February 2-12; you can get tickets by calling +22 2372 8877. Because this is a world-class sporting event, we’d go as far as recommend- ing that you leave Beijing. Just this once, anyway.

Hutong-based cycling haven Natooke has joined forces with Serk to bring you the JisuPK race. It’s only 25 seconds on the stationary but there are prizes to be won for your pedaling. To have a go you’ll need to be at the ISPO Exhibition at the China National Convention Center from February 22-25 between 10-11am and 2-3pm daily. The ISPO costs RMB 50 unless you register for free at ISPO.com.

Beijing Ducks, the amateur water polo team, returns to the pool this month. They’ll be playing every Sunday at ISB in Shunyi.

Also starting up are The Peloton Beijing Road Bike Cycling Club. Sundays and cycling can be hand in glove once again.

Juuso Lavisto won the Tenth Red- Bull Nanshan Open. This was the the packers can't hold on to their crown. find out who'll take it on feb 6 Fin’s second victory at the event.

At the time we went to print, Li Na was still in the Australian Open.

The Mellowparks cats tipped us off Talking Balls to the Nike Snow Jam Series, which Jonathan White is going to take it like a man takes place on February 4 at the Nike Nanshan Park. It then hits up another couple of Chinese cities before going fter months of moaning 11-a-side season resumes before ther this month or early next – while large at … Solana. That’s right, the about the demise of sport in month’s end and ClubFootball Beijing Ladies Golf launch their will play host to the this town, it’s time to accept will be finishing up their indoor season on March 8. Now is the time Nike Snow Jam In-city Finals on A February 24. that this was nothing more than tournament before taking it outside to book a seat for that (and Thursday premature and definitely an over- next month for the spring league. morning off work, ladies). NiuBBall.com has been good enough reaction. These are both things that The pigskin variety of football also Still want more? OK, but you to start posting all the CBA games should be discouraged in a man so offers full-scale and smaller-sided are a glutton for punishment and that will be shown on Chinese ter- I’ll take my medicine without com- options – the Beijing Guardians the best place for you is Heyrobics’ restrial TV. plaint, and the spoonful of sugar resume practice for China’s on- brand-new Heyrunning program. February’s Sport on TV (Beijing time) to take it with is the mass return of slaught on American football this This monthly running and fitness sport to the city. month and you can also now sign up club starts on the last Sunday of this Feb 6 No disrespect to winter sports – for Mashup’s flag football league. month at . It’s free if Super Bowl XLVI well, none to skiing and snowboarding Mashup also reintroduces a few you take a copy of the Beijinger. It Feb 16-17 & 22-23 and – but it’s about time that more of its thoroughly clean-cut, sounds a lot like a “club with a run- Champions’ League Second Round we got proper sports back. The month all-American pastimes this month. ning problem” – or the Hash House Feb 17 & 24 of Mardi Gras brings with it a sporting Basketball, bowling and dodgeball Harriers minus the drinking. Europa League Round of 32 carnival. What’s better is that we’ve will tip-off, get rolling and we-have- Speaking of drinking, if you were Feb 26 already got Chinese New Year holiday no-idea-what, respectively. They will wacky enough to give it up following Carling Cup Final over with, so there’ll be no disruption also be hosting the second of their the New Year, now’s the time to get Feb 27 this month. Better still, it’s a leap year so less-clean-cut-but-still-very-Amer- back on it. There’s sport all over your NBA All-Star Game we get another day of sport this year. ican beer pong tournaments on flatscreen this month. It all starts Every weekend Way to go, 2012 – you ignore what the February 11. See MashupAsia.com with the Super Bowl on February RBS Six Nations Rugby Mayans are saying about you. They’re to get registered for any of the fun. 6, and like everything that starts All month terrible at sports for a start. If you prefer life on the fairways, with drinking at 7.30am, we all know NBA, NHL Right, starting with football and look out for details of Beijing Golf- where that’s going to lead … that’s the round kind. The IFFC’s ers plans for 2012 – they’ll start ei- Take bail money. Call venues ahead to confirm. photo: nfl china photo: February 2012 47 FEATURE not so uniform a guide to the 2011/12 cba season team logos

he heraldry of sports teams’ crests is as interesting as that of coats Here’s a taster of the in-depth breakdown we’ve done of this season’s of arms. Some are of much more historical importance. While the CBA logos. Look out for the full version on TheBeijinger.com. If you’d TChinese Basketball Association is too new for that – and the logos like to see the logos in the flesh, then scoot below for the details on bear more than a passing nod to the NBA – it’s no less fascinating for it. home games this month.

Four of the teams (Beijing, Dongguan, Jilin and Liaoning) are laid out on escutcheons (heraldic shields). Another six (Foshan, Guangdong, , Tianjin, and Golden Bulls) have a cartouche (circular or oval) base. Teams

Bayi Rockets Beijing Ducks Dongguan Leopards Foshan Dralions Guangdong Southern Tigers

Jiangsu Dragons Liaoning Dinosaurs Shandong Lions

Shanxi Brave Dragons Tianjin Gold Lions

Twelve of the teams feature a basketball on their crests. In the case of both the teams named Dragons ( and Shanxi), their claws are holding the balls. The two fish-based teams appear to condone unconventional basketball technique: Foshan’s Balls sturgeon and Shanghai’s shark use their nose and tail on the basketball, respectively.

Dongguan Fujian Jiangsu Jilin Qingdao Shandong Shanghai Shanxi Tianjin Xinjiang Zhejiang Zhejiang Leopards Sturgeons Dragons Northeast Tigers Eagles Lions Sharks Brave Dragons Gold Lions Flying Tigers Lions Golden Bulls

Two of the big cats look nothing like their real-life counterparts: Guangdong’s tiger is aflame and Shandong’s lion appears to be a fan of Peking Opera. While those pair appear mythical, two of the other animals actually are. (We don’t even know where to start Animals with Foshan’s dralion. Thankfully, nobody knew how to draw one.) Zhejiang’s golden bull is the only herbivorous mammal. DRAGONS FISH BIRDS OTHER BIG CATS logos: courtesy of the cba

Beijing Ducks will be playing the following CBA home games at Beijing Shougang Feb 3: vs. Tianjin Gold Lions Basketball Center this month. All games tip off at 7.30pm. Tickets (RMB 40-260) are Feb 10: vs. Foshan Dralions available at Piao.com.cn or 400 610 3721. Feb 12: vs. Shanghai Sharks

48 February 2012 living Q&A Rotaract Beijing

Rotaract Beijing is a community service organization sponsored by the Rotary Club of Beijing. Since 2009, they have been collaborating with local charities to host fundraisers and speakers, as well as to raise public awareness of ongoing volunteer opportunities. This month brings us their Artjamming Fundraiser (Feb 23), with proceeds benefitting Shelterbox. We asked their treasurer, Crystal Lo, about what to expect from an evening of painting and socializing over wine.

Why art? Most people never touch a paintbrush again after primary school, which is unfortunate because you don’t have to be a professional artist to get a little creative and have fun. The idea of Artjamming is that you can take one of your own creations home, and this will be a great reminder that you contributed to a worthy cause.

I can drink and socialize, but I can’t paint. Can I still come? Of course! Anyone can get creative, es- pecially after a glass or two of wine!

How do you choose which chari- ties to collaborate with? A hallmark principle for Rotary and Rotaract is The Four-Way Test, which guides the types of charities chosen and the projects that are run: the best valentine's gift? take foot reflexology courses at the ccc on mondays and wednesdays 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build goodwill and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneficial to all LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL concerned? Tiffany Wang is broadening her horizons Tell us more about Shelterbox. Shelterbox (www.shelterbox.org) is t’s so easy to find fault with Bei- groups, from Facción Latina to the Chi Fan for Charity 2012 just made an international disaster relief charity jing. Most of us can rattle off com- Caledonian Society of Beijing, its first donation (a whopping RMB that provided significant assistance Iplaints readily. The air quality is the latter of which is hosting Burns 155,000) to New Hope Foster Home in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, appalling, the cab drivers uncouth – Night on February 4. Never heard of last month, and Crazy Bake is look- 2009’s Typhoon Morakat (Shanghai and the sight of children defecat- Burns Night? We hadn’t either, until ing to increase regular deliveries region) and 2010 earthquake in . ing in public, at the urging of their a Scottish colleague recently tipped around the city. If your office or Each Shelterbox is a lifesaving box equipped with items (e.g. a tent, stove, parents, is never pretty. us off. Now that we know the supper group of friends would appreciate cooking utensils, toolkit) needed to It may require deep rumination involves poetry and Scotch, we an order of 15 freshly baked loaves shelter a family of up to ten after a and honesty to recall the reasons plan on participating this year for of bread, cinnamon rolls, natural disaster where homes are we’ve decided to call this city home, the first time. Herein lies the beauty and/or on a weekly basis, displaced. however temporarily. Our cover of Beijing. then visit CrazyBake.com or call 137 What else does Rotaract do here? feature just scratches the surface, Despite all the red tape, 1821 1334. We have our annual food and clothing but will hopefully renew some sense volunteer organizations, too, have And finally, one need never drives, Halloween parties and outings of ardor in your hearts for Beijing. If prevailed in setting up a com- be lonely here. Beijing offers many for Guang Ai Orphanage, sports days you’re still not convinced, read on. mendable network here. I’ve seen networking options, from VIVA for Beijing Huiling Community Serv- Whether you’re single or taken this a startling number of people, locals Professional Women’s Network ices, pub quizzes for charity and, more month, there are plenty more ways and foreigners alike, committing to the recently renamed FC Group recently, a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie cooking class in collaboration with to get you feeling passionate about wholeheartedly to taking care of (formerly associated with the Fortune The Hutong. life here. sick orphans (Magic Hospital), Connection Club). For one, the opportunities for AIDS-impacted families (Chi Heng Plus, what about Fishbowl Events’ Rotaract Clubs can be found in over 170 cultural exchange – even if you Foundation), migrant children Pre-Valentine’s Speed Dating (Feb countries. If you are 18-30 years old, a never venture beyond the expat (Compassion for Migrant Chil- 12)? You never know – you might foreign passport holder and interested in circle – are endless. Before you dismiss dren) and other deserving causes. just meet the love of your life. RSVP helping the community, you are welcome to join. Visit www.rotaractbeijing.org that notion as clichéd, we’d like to Also, there have never been more at FishbowlEvents.com. for more information. point out the range of active cultural chances to eat while we contribute. photo: height massage & day spa & day height massage photo: February 2012 49 Hands-on ... High in Fiber How knitting got the best of me by Lauren McCarthy

should have known how this bundled up in warm creations of would turn out. My needlework my own hand. I had previously been limited to That naïveté vanished as soon reattaching a button or two, and as I got the thin, cold needles into even those managed to come my hand. Any hope of discovering out looking pretty sad. But when I a natural talent for knitting was was growing up, domestic chores dashed as I found myself struggling involved hammers, rakes and paint- to remember basic motor skills. Grip- brushes – not fabric swatches or ping the soft, lavender yarn alone yarn. Still, I figured knitting would was a challenge; my tense, cramp- be easy enough to learn, and surely ing hand seemed to anticipate that leave me with a the pretty pas- scarf in no more I cursed everyone tel string would time than it took suddenly spring full of tripping and bumped heads. delicacy than I would ever possess to floor an attic. who had ever told me open if it wasn’t After three hours practicing these and that was sure to take several W h e n I knitting was relaxing kept under con- different forms, I had managed to weeks to finish. Since then, after strolled into the stant control. produce a measly sample no larger repeated stops and starts, a scarf is Beijing Guild’s weekly meeting for I was assisted in my bumbling than the palm of my hand. I had also slowly taking form as my hands have the first time, I was overwhelmed by start by one of the members. She been repeatedly warned that my begun to accept the contortionist all of the projects the members were patiently worked with me as I pains- hunched posture would leave me positioning necessary. Incomplete working on: red woolly hats and blue takingly tried to hold, let alone feeling sore in the morning. (I was but not forgotten, the project taunts tight-knit gloves, as well as several maneuver, my needles to create the now cursing everyone who had ever me from its perch next to the din- multicolored quilted blankets. After basic knit and purl stitches. While told me knitting was relaxing. Far ner table. some haughty observation, I began the rest of the group skillfully led from it – at least at the start.) running through a mental list of their needles in an elegant, choreo- Given that stark reality check, The Beijing Guild meets Tuesdays, what I would soon be crafting. I saw graphed waltz, mine were dancing I rued my choice of a project that 1-4pm at locations around town. myself spending the cold months a clumsy, uncoordinated number probably required more feminine Email [email protected] for more information. PLAYDATE

name for herself here. She has spent college. As she aims her Canon 5D at the last three years visiting homes a row of plucked chickens – beaks, all over China and collecting family toenails and all – she advises me to Shanti recipes for a future cookbook. In the seek out intense hues, patterns and meantime, she documents all her ex- emotion: “One tip I always have in periences on her popular food blog. mind came from Peikwen: ‘Keep the Christensen At heart, she views herself primarily photo interesting from corner to Blogger and photographer as a storyteller, whether she is sharing corner within the frame.’” travel tales or pictures of meals. Few “It sounds like a no-brainer,” she by Tiffany Wang people may realize, however, that she notes, “but you’d be surprised how is passionate about photographing our eyes are sometimes at a loss for can still remember my dad try- photos from a young age.” far more than just food. what the photo is all about.” ing to teach me how to hold This young woman – born in “I like highlighting characteristics Suddenly, she shifts her camera “I a camera without shaking it,” Guam, raised in northern California of the human condition,” she tells me. lens to a mustached vendor slic- Shanti Christensen emailed me. “I’ve and now a longtime resident of Beijing Which explains one of her favorite ing away at . “Look!” Shanti always been interested in taking – has carved out an impressive weekend pastimes: exploring local squeals, pointing out the motion of markets to snap away at produce, the knife captured in the photo. It is spices and people. a striking image – the man’s mouth That morning, we were scheduled is furrowed in concentration, and his to meet at her neighborhood market, hands are gripping the blurred blade Donglian Xing. Hordes of people with expertise. tumble in and out of the indoor I depart from the market feeling space, illuminated by skylights and pensive and seeing the world with colorful goods. new eyes. Shanti had left me with “At markets, I’m basically looking this piece of advice: “Explore often PHOTOS : judy cheng zhou and peikwen for light and how it hits. It’s really nice as there are stories everywhere to be in the morning, when you have that captured. Observe.” nice golden glow,” Shanti points out. “And it sets the mood, too.” To take photography classes, check out Besides gathering tips from her TheHutong.com and ChinaCulture- professional photographer of a hus- Center.org. To follow Shanti on her band, Peikwen Cheng, she also took food and photo adventures, check out specialized classes in junior high and ShowShanti.com.

50 February 2012 EXPLORE Long Weekend Dali, Yunnan The cliché Dreadlocked hippies seeking the region’s abundant flora and fauna. The reality A relaxed retreat offering outdoor adventures and a close look at Bai handicraft and architecture. The sights An ancient walled city surrounded by picturesque mountains. Top destination Take a stroll through Dali Old Town and stop by Foreigners’ Street for a glimpse of the hippies. Then head to the mountains for some misty hikes or rent a boat for a paddle on the lake. The food Start off with some fried goat cheese, pineapple rice and any dish with mushrooms. Don’t forget to grab a fresh morning cup of Yunnan’s deli- cious (and underrated) coffee. Why go now Yunnan’s plateau offers a subtropical climate year-round with comfortable temperatures and scant rain during the winter. What to bring Comfortable clothes that layer well. If you’re planning on hiking, pack boots or good sneakers (and keep an eye out for Chinese girls tackling the Wish we were there ... in tianjin at the fortune heights snow polo world cup 2012, Feb 2-12 mountain in stilettos). What to buy Pick up colorful baubles from the Bai people, from hand-woven scarves to embroidered pouches. TRANSIT AUTHORITY Local transportation Lauren McCarthy is answering her own door You may need to pre-book taxis when traveling any longer distances. ue to an early Chinese New If super high-speed is too slow, just reported their 2011 revenues. Otherwise, the town is easily travers- able on foot. Year, February is shaping up how about hypersonic? Flights The casinos raked in more than USD to be a rather slow month. traveling at five times the speed of 33 billion, a 42 percent increase from Why you’ll want to stay D The laidback charm that invites you to Not that we mind. Christmas plus sound could soon shrink the flight the previous year. Apparently those linger a little longer. two New Years in under a month time from England to Australia to numbers are possible when you offer Why you’ll be glad to leave has left us breathless and ready four hours. The general public just slots and craps with some money You’ll easily spot the tourists that to hibernate for the rest of the needs to be convinced that liquid laundering on the side. came and never left. Do you really winter. Unfortunately, it seems hydrogen and air travel are a good Back in Beijing, things are slow- want to end up as one? everyone wants to do things as fast as mix. Still not fast enough? How paced and wholly reputable in com- Flight information possible, especially when it comes about shooting into outer space? parison. If you’re looking for some Connecting flights into Dali are few to traveling. China has started accepting applica- snow, the China Culture Center and far between. Your best bet is flying Seven months after the tragic tions for future moon missions. All continues to offer trips to ’s into Kunming, where roundtrip tickets will start at RMB 2,000. Wenzhou high-speed train crash, aspiring astronauts are welcome. Snow and Ice Festival. For some authorities have released the official You’ll just have to get past the nearby ice, the Beijing Hikers have Train information Overnight trains (hard-sleepers only) report, blaming 54 individuals for physical requirements, i.e. no scars, a few hikes lined up that will take depart Kunming at 11pm and arrive in

various oversights and failures which no cavities and all female applicants you trekking across frozen streams Dali New Town around 7am.

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less than three hours, theoretically. in China, gambling town Macau has serenading violins. photos: tianjin metropolitan polo club, D club, polo metropolitan tianjin photos: February 2012 51 FEATURE In the Valley of Small World? the Woodblocks Remote Tibetan culture in Sichuan text and photos by Mary Dennis

itting high in the mountains of western Sichuan, the Tibetan town of Dege is more than a little out of the way. It takes several days to reach the town overland, via winding potholed roads that lead from ,S Sichuan, or Xining, Qinghai. Here, both the journey and the destination make the long trip worthwhile. Stunning landscapes of sprawling high-altitude grasslands and rocky mountain ranges will lead you to a town that claims one of greatest treasures of Tibetan culture: the Parkhang Printing Temple. The vast collection of original woodblock book templates housed here comprises about 70 percent of Tibet’s literary heritage. The press is still in use today, and visitors are welcome to watch the printing process inside the temple.

Getting There Flights from Beijing to Chengdu (Sichuan) or Xining (Qinghai) both take about 2.5 hours, though prices to Chengdu (RMB 400-1,400) may be cheaper than flights to Xining (RMB 700- 1,400). A bus journey from Chengdu will get you to Dege in three days. If you drive – or hire a driver – expect the journey to take 14 hours. Bus routes from Xining are less common, and the drive will take 13 hours. Turquoise, coral and gold are common beauty marks

Tibetan culture in a Sichuan valley

A Buddhist deity and prayer flags 52 Feburary 2012 The temple holds over 200,000 woodblocks Traditional wooden Tibetan homes

A local monk at the corner store Saying “Hello”

The Parkhang Printing Temple Feburary 2012 53 WHAT’S HAPPENING MON TUE WED THU FRI

BARS & CLUBS SPORTS ARTS & CULTURE Feminight Bowling League Film: Belmonte Free mixed drinks and rosé for Until Mar 22. Those pins won’t Catch the story of the ladies before midnight. Tunes knock themselves down. legendary matador. from DJs including Jiong Jiong, Price TBD. 8-10pm. Free (reservation required). Pei, Liz and BB. Free. 9pm-5am. Gongti 100 (6552 2688) 7.30pm. Instituto Cervantes Haze (5900 6128) (5879 9666)

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SPORTS ARTS & CULTURE LIVING LIVING Super Bowl XLVI Drama Workshop: Chinese Kitchen: Introduction to Tea: When in doubt, just ask: How to Audition Winter Comfort Food Green “Was there a flag on that play?” Calling all triple-threats! Dishes to warm the belly and All you need to know Who will Packers fans support The director and other members bring comfort to the soul. about green tea. Reserve at this year? For Super Bowl parties, of the Oklahoma! team offer RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). [email protected]. check TheBeijinger.com. valuable tips on how to wow at 7-9.30pm. The Hutong RMB 70 (includes tea tasting), a stage audition. Free. 6.30-8pm. (6404 3355) RMB 50 (members). 1-3pm. Hot Cat Club (6538 4716) Culture Yard (8404 4166) 06 07 08 10

LIVING LIVING ARTS & CULTURE DINING Valentine’s Cupcake Rainbow Worm: Violin: Nigel Kennedy Rajasthan Food Baking & Knitting Love Stories The finest violinist in the world? Festival Bake wee cakes, then knit Storytellers from the Beijing See Preview, p45. RMB 180-1,280. Rajasthan comes to Beijing. while they’re in the oven. LGBT Center share their tales 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater Feb 17-29. Tadka, Beijing Visit www.beijingguild.com for of love and romance. RMB 30, (6835 4455) Marriott Hotel Northeast more details. Free. 1pm-late. RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. (5927 8328) The Bookworm (6503 2050)

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DINING MUSIC BARS & CLUBS The Third Hilton Westlife Leeroy Thornhill Beijing Pancake Race The Bop Bop Baby boys say Former Prodigy man Flippin’ pancakes. Free to bye-bye to Beijingers. Tickets brings music for the enter and spectate but available at 400 610 3721. by-now-thoroughly-jilted places are limited. 7-9pm. RMB 280-1,288. 8pm. generation. RMB 100, Hilton Beijing (5865 5120, MasterCard Center RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. [email protected]) (6828 6386) Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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ARTS & CULTURE ARTS & CULTURE Audition: Oklahoma! Film: North by Make Oklahoma more than OK. Northwest See Feature, p45. Free. 6.30pm. Watch the film, then go taunt Mako Live House (5205 1112/3) cropdusters until they give chase. RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea). 7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café (6506 8277) 27 29

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BARS & CLUBS Bob Marley Day 2012 Besides remembering Bob, this year’s party also celebrates Jamaica’s 50 years of independence. Music from Mitabe, DJ sets from reggae stalwarts Ultimate Productions and Meiwenti Sound. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) 04

ARTS & CULTURE LIVING Film: NGO Series – Pre-Valentine’s Experience Cinema for the Speed Dating Blind Your last chance to snag a date Volunteers will blindfold you and lead before the big day. RSVP at you into a theater, where you’ll watch www.fishbowlevents.com. RMB 150 Letter from an Unknown Woman, (includes drink and appetizers). 7pm. Scent of a Woman and If You Are the One. Venue TBD Discussion to follow (in Chinese only). Free. UCCA (5780 0200) 11 12

BARS & CLUBS DINING Calvin Harris Game On You’ve heard his tunes everywhere. Feb 17-28. Get big in the game Luckily, beats don’t have a Scottish accent. with venison and other exotic RMB 300, RMB 200 (advance). 9pm. meats. Trattoria La Gondola, The One Club (5914 8087) Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Center (6465 3388)

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LIVING MUSIC Rotaract Artjamming Residence A Fundraiser Beijing’s best new band is finally Painting and drinking ... but ready to drop their first studio album. not like Van Gogh. Proceeds go to RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 8.30pm. charity. See Q&A, p49. RSVP at MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) [email protected]. RMB 200 (includes art supplies and two glasses of wine). 6-10pm. Pekin Fine Arts (5127 3220) 25 26 Also: Don’t Miss Bookworm Literary Festival Tickets on sale Feb 6

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EVENTSNike Snow Jam Series mar events deadline – FEB 13 MUSIC The Beijing leg of the three-stop tour. Black Hot Pisces China’s top rail-ninjas will be putting send events to [email protected] A young jazz band that mixes tradition everything on the line for the RMB 30,000 venue info can be found in the directory starting p65. with Latin, rock and new ideas. RMB 40. top prize. Price & time TBD. Nike Nanshan all event details correct at time of going to press. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) Park (138 1045 9745) Guitar Spring Festival Gala Chinese Kitchen: Yunnan Some of China’s best guitarists gather to FEB 1 Master the cuisine that Beijingers can’t FEB 5 cheer. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance, students). get enough of. RMB 250, RMB 200 (mem- 7pm. Tango (6551 9988) ARTS & CULTURE bers). 2.30-5pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) ARTS & CULTURE Film: Bringing Up Baby EXPLORE ARTS & CULTURE Film: From Here to Eternity Grant and Hepburn team up in this Modernista’s film series takes us to Hawaii. Film: Suzhou River Depression-era screwball comedy that Harbin – Ice Lantern Festival & In this first screening, we wash up on the Lou Ye’s groundbreaking Sixth Generation paints rich folks as weirdos (and ain’t that Snow Sculpture Expo beach with Burt Lancaster and Deborah film follows a love story in the chaotic the truth?). RMB 30 (includes coffee or Until Feb 5. Spend the weekend in “Little Kerr in the months before the attack on factories and abandoned warehouses of a tea). 7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café (6506 Moscow” enjoying the world-famous Ice Pearl Harbor. Buy-one-get-one-free on 8277; see Nightlife directory) Hawaii-themed cocktails. Free. 5.30pm. Modernista (136 9142 5744; see Nightlife LIVING Three to See directory) Chinese Kitchen: The Basics Film: Kung Fu Panda Learn to wield a and cleaver with art Skadoosh. Free. 6.30pm. Mandarin Plus confidence. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). (5785 3361) 2.30-5pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Film: Red Sorghum Zhang Yimou at his directorial best, with EXPLORE a young Gong Li and Jiang Wen to boot. A young bride takes over her leprous Dragon Cloud Mountain husband’s wine distillery after his mysteri- Have you checked out the largest river ous death. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students and canyon in Beijing yet? RMB 350, RMB 200 seniors), RMB 25 (members). 4pm. BC (children under 12). Beijing Hikers (6432 MOMA (8438 8258) 2786; see Sports directory) www.beijing hikers.com LIVING Tea Market Tour to Maliandao FEB 3 Visit Beijing’s largest wholesale tea market. RMB 250 (includes lunch). 10am-3pm. The BARS & CLUBS Hutong (6404 3355) Bright Side Vol. 1 EXPLORE DJs from Sound take the spice to the basement. RMB 50. 9pm-5am. Haze Hutong Tour: Prophets, Prostitutes (5900 6128) and Spies Delve into the city’s sometimes seedy past. Eddie’s Weekend RMB 120, RMB 100 (members). 10am. The After a short break, Eddie returns to Mo Until Feb 12: Hot Blood, Warm Blood, Cold Blood Hutong (6404 3355; see Living directory) with more tunes than ever. Free. 10pm. Mo Your last days to catch the horse-heavy video installation. Lounge (6413 1019) Ongoing Until Mar 31: Huang Rui: I-Ching Together In-Out featuring X.L.F. Like getting your fortune told, but artsier. See photo, above. FEB 6 Xiao Lin Feng lays down the electronic law. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Feb 18-Mar 18: DO A BOOK Get Xu Bing, Ain Cocke and others on paper. LIVING MUSIC Chinese Kitchen: Hunan Even spicier than Sichuan cuisine. RMB Lantern Festival or drinking in an ice bar rapidly developing Shanghai. Reservation The Ah-Q Jazz Arkestra 250, RMB 200 (members). 7-9.30pm. The amid Russian-influenced architecture. RMB required; email contact@ cultureyard.net. An eclectic mix of straight-ahead, modern, Hutong (6404 3355) funk and Latin jazz. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. 5,200, RMB 4,850 (one week in advance). RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) directory) SPORT Liu Dongming LIVING Super Bowl XLVI The representative of the young Chinese The climax of the football season means folk generation carries on in the spirit of Beginner’s Digital Photography FEB 4 Super Bowl parties at venues around Xiao He and Zhou Yunpeng. RMB 80, RMB Workshop town. Call your favorite bar beforehand to 60 (advance). 8.30pm. Blue Stream Bar (139 Until Feb 5. Mitchell Masilun will teach you confirm they’ll be showing the game. Kick 1120 4906) BARS & CLUBS how to make full use of your camera and off is 7.30am. all its functions. RMB 880 (includes DVD). Skyscraper B6 EP Release Party 10am-5pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) A groovy kind of blues, with some rock Join B6 as he drops his six-track “Bomb in attitude. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. the Shelter” remix EP. RMB 50 (includes EP). Burns Night FEB 7 Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) No guarantee there will be haggis, but Bob Marley Day 2012 Scotch whisky? Definitely. RSVP at belin- ARTS & CULTURE ARTS & CULTURE Besides remembering Bob, this year’s [email protected]. RMB 850 (includes party also celebrates Jamaica’s 50 years pre-dinner drinks, buffet dinner and Drama Workshop: How to Audition Film: Belmonte of independence. Music from Mitabe, midnight snacks), RMB 800 (members). The director and other members of the For anyone who’s ever thought: “When DJ sets from reggae stalwarts Ultimate 7pm-late. China World Hotel Ballroom Oklahoma! team offer valuable tips on how I grow up, I want to be a bullfighter!” Productions and Meiwenti Sound. RMB 80, (6505 2266) to wow at a stage audition. Free. 6.30-8- Catch the story of the legendary matador RMB 50 (advance). 8pm. Yugong Yishan pm. Hot Cat Club (6538 4716; see Nightlife alongside IC’s bullfighting photo exhibit Chinese Kitchen: Delicacies (6404 2711) directory) (see also Feb 10, 17). Free (reservation Small bites and exciting flavors. RMB required). 7.30pm. Instituto Cervantes Dim Sum Disco 250, RMB 200 (members). 2-4.30pm. The LIVING (5879 9666) Disco, house, techno and more from Suiki, Hutong (6404 3355) Donald Summer, Boflex and Tobias Patrick. Beginner Sock Workshop LIVING Two-for-one drinks before midnight. Free. SPORT To keep your toes toasty warm through 10pm. Haze (5900 6128) the winter. RSVP at contact@beijingguild.

56 February 2012 Feb 17: Sven Vath See Sven roar. com. RMB 200 (includes sock kit). 1-4pm. Venue TBD FEB 10 Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love BARS & CLUBS through its most traditional dishes. RMB The Bar at Migas Opening Party 250, RMB 200 (members). 10.30am-1pm. Funk Fever blow the doors open on Migas’ The Hutong (6404 3355) much-anticipated new bar. Free. 9pm. The Talk: Looking After Your Pets Bar at Migas (no tel) Hosted by the British Club of Beijing. No Clubbed to Death jeans or sneakers. RMB 70, RMB 50 (mem- House with residents Pancake Lee, Donald bers). 10am-noon. Capital Club (8486 2225) Summer and Kaize. Free. 9pm-5am. Haze (5900 6128) Eddie’s Weekend FEB 8 Ya Dong joins Eddie for a night of eclectic electronica. Free. 10pm. Mo Lounge (6413 MUSIC 1019) Basically Beethoven Footprint presents Marco Bailey Join Beijing’s only classical music open Belgian techno DJ with a penchant for all mic. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 things dragon. RMB 100 (free for guests 2050) with dragon tattoo). 10pm. Lantern (135 Fox Over the Cloud Goes Crazy 0134 8785) Three of China’s best folk musicians get together for a quality concert. See p38. MUSIC Tickets available at 400 610 3721. RMB The Hot Club of Beijing 50-280. 7.30pm. Oriental Palace Theatre Gypsy-jazz standards make it 100% swing. (6402 2966) RMB 30. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) LIVING Immanu El The up-and-coming Swedish post-rockers Chinese Kitchen: Winter Comfort hit Beijing. See Livehouse, p38. RMB 80, Food RMB 60 (advance). 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse Dishes that’ll warm the belly and bring (6402 5080) comfort to the soul. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 7-9.30pm. The Hutong (6404 Liu Donghong & Sand 3355) The folk veteran strikes a nerve in the arty youth with down-to-earth songs. RMB 60, EXPLORE RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) Intelligence Valley An easy hike on a frozen stream. RMB 350, ARTS & CULTURE RMB 200 (children under 12). Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; see Sports directory) www. Film: Jamon, Jamon beijinghikers.com A woman hires an aspiring bullfighter to seduce her son’s pregnant girlfriend. In conjunction with the Instituto Cervantes FEB 9 photo and video exhibition exploring the cultural cliché of bullfighting (see also Feb 3, 17). Free (reservation required). 7.30pm. ARTS & CULTURE Instituto Cervantes (5879 9666) Film: From Here to Eternity Film: The Sword Identity See Feb 5. An answer to cheesy over-the-top wire-fu, this brainy flick offers a purist’s look at the LIVING lore and finesse of martial arts. Director Q&A to follow (Feb 10 only). RMB 40, RMB INN Trekkie 30 (students and seniors), RMB 25 (mem- Make new friends and explore the secret bers). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) gems of Beijing together. RSVP by Feb 7 to [email protected]. Free. 9.30am-2- pm. Venue TBD LIVING Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction

February 2012 57 EVENTS Bid on the man or woman of your choice. The most unconventional metal group this 1966 surf documentary. Buy-one-get- Kerry Hotel (8565 2356) Proceeds go to local charities Magic Hos- from Scandinavia brings Beijing some one-free on Hawaii-themed cocktails. Free. pital and Morning Tears. Buy tickets from progressive power. See Review, p38. RMB 5.30pm. Modernista (136 9142 5744; see In Love with Grange Rachel Daydou at 150 1073 6761. RMB 50 380, RMB 300, 680 (VIP). 8.30pm. Tango Nightlife directory) Treat your Valentine to five courses and (includes Hoegaarden). Time TBD. Hilton (6551 9988) nine roses to symbolize everlasting love. Film: Hero Beijing (5865 5000) Spa and stay packages available. RMB Zhong Lifeng The movie that some (mostly American 999+15% (per couple; includes surprise Global Kitchen: Korean The favorite young folkie of the Chinese critics) would call the height of Zhang gift). 5.30-10.30pm. Grange, Westin Beijing Far more than just kimchi. RMB 250, RMB arty kids plays Dongmianhua Hutong. RMB Yimou’s career, if only because of his Chaoyang (5922 8880) 200 (members). 10.30am-1pm. The Hutong 100, RMB 80 (advance). 8.30pm. Jiang Hu descent into blockbuster whoredom soon (6404 3355) Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) thereafter. Free. 6.30pm. Mandarin Plus Kranzler’s Valentine (5785 3361) The best of buffet and a la carte. Enjoy Introduction to Tea: Green ARTS & CULTURE Kranzler’s all-you-can-eat spread along All you need to know about green tea and Film: Red Sorghum with a whole lobster and a bottle of spar- more. Reserve at contact@cultureyard. Film: NGO Series – Experience Cin- See Feb 5. kling wine. RMB 828+15%. 5.30-10.30pm. net. RMB 70 (includes tea tasting), RMB ema for the Blind Kranzler’s, Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa 50 (members). 1-3pm. Culture Yard (8404 At this provocative event, volunteers will LIVING Center (6465 3388) 4166) blindfold you and lead you into a theater, Chinese Kitchen: TCM Culinary Series where you’ll watch Letter from an Unknown Love at La Gondola Speed Dating for Shelterbox Discover new nutritional and culinary Woman, Scent of a Woman and If You Are Five courses of aphrodisiacal Italian cui- Find love in just under six minutes. Pro- guidelines to take back to your home the One. Discussion to follow (in Chinese sine. RMB 798+15% (includes two glasses ceeds go to Shelterbox. RSVP at Christina. kitchen. RMB 280, RMB 250 (members). only). Free. UCCA (5780 0200) of champagne). 5.30-10.30pm. Trattoria [email protected]. RMB 150. 11am-1.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) La Gondola, Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa 7-10pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Center (6465 3388) LIVING Pre-Valentine’s Speed Dating Your last chance to snag a date before the Love Concerto EXPLORE Global Kitchen: Pakistani big day. RSVP at www.fishbowlevents.com. A sumptuous chocolate-themed set menu So you can make at home. RMB The Silk Road Tour RMB 150 (includes drink and appetizers). to awaken every sense. Accommodation 250, RMB 200 (members). 2-4.30pm. The Until Feb 14. Explore from 7pm. Venue TBD packages available. RMB 1,599+15% (per Hutong (6404 3355) the Gobi to Kashgar. RMB 12,000. China couple; includes bottle of champagne). Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living Global Kitchen: Vietnamese EXPLORE 6.30-10pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 directory) Expect to use a lot of lemongrass. RMB 5030) Harbin – Ice Lantern Festival & Snow 250, RMB 200 (members). 7-9.30pm. The Sculpture Expo Love is in the Air Hutong (6404 3355) FEB 11 Until Feb 14. See Feb 3 for details. Enjoy a glass of French champagne with Valentine’s Cupcake-Making Class your five-course meal, surrounded by can- Create something sweet for the love of dles and roses. Accommodation package BARS & CLUBS your life. RMB 280, RMB 500 (two people). FEB 13 available. RMB 2,000+15% (per couple). Boflex x Nassdak 2-4.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) 6-10pm. CRU Steakhouse, JW Marriott Disco, house and more. Free. 9pm. The Bar LIVING Beijing (5908 8995) at Migas (no tel) Love is in the Air Chinese Kitchen: Dim Sum Delicacies FEB 12 Be buoyed by a complimentary glass of Clubbed to Death See Feb 4. 2.30-5pm. Zhi Qi, Yang Bing and Kaize keep the champagne as you treat your Valentine weekend beat flowing. Free. 9pm-5am. DINING to an extensive international buffet. RMB 518+15% (per couple). 6pm-midnight. Haze (5900 6128) A Hand-Baked Valentine FEB 14 Renaissance Café, Renaissance Beijing Pastry chef Jean-Luc teaches you how Psyfidelity Chaoyang Hotel (6468 9999 ext 3121) GoaProductions presents two rooms of to create a sweet gift for your sweet- DINING psychedelic electronica from Microgram, heart. Three-course meal to follow. RMB Migas & Mumm Gotama, Psytrance Pete and friends. RMB 498+15% (includes accompanying wines). A Fine Romance Two complementing menus for him & her, 30. 10pm. Mako Livehouse (5205 1112) 3-7.30pm. Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Dine in the glow of candlelight as chef featuring wagyu beef, scallops, cod and Center (6465 3388) Paulo De Souza whips up three courses. pigeon . RMB 700 (includes two QQ RMB 388 (includes glass of bubbly). glasses of Mumm champagne). 5-11pm. QQ keeps the dance floor ticking all night. MUSIC 6-11pm. Terra (6591 9148) Migas (5208 6061) Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Dahanfeng A Night to Remember Music of Love MUSIC Have a listen to kung fu stories told with Sophisticated, contemporary and with The feast of St. Valentine’s is celebrated folk tunes. RMB 40. 9pm. Jiang Hu Live- a devilishly decadent dessert. RMB 428 with joy at Yi House, where diners can Jorma Kaukonen show Bar (6401 5269) (includes glass of bubbly or Rossini). enjoy oysters, lobster, cod and a final One of the most highly respected inter- 6-10.30pm. SALT (6437 8457) fourth course of raspberry and chocolate. preters of American roots music and blues. Accommodation package available. RMB ARTS & CULTURE Be My Valentine RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Yugong 998+15% (per couple), RMB 1,388+15% Candlelight and four excellent courses by Yishan (6404 2711) Film: The Endless Summer (per couple, includes bottle of champage). Follow the summer around the world in Chef Daniel Urdaneta. RMB 420. 6-10pm. 6pm-midnight. Yi House, Grace Beijing Opeth Mosto (5208 6030) (6436 1818) Buon San Valentino My Spanish Valentine The perfect opportunity to try chef Mario’s Iberico, lobster and choux-puffs … Jordi famous goose liver risotto, paired with a Valles takes you on a romantic five-course glass of Moet. Enjoy five romantic courses culinary tour. RMB 488. 6-10pm. Agua and a beautifully-packaged rose and gift. (5208 6198) RMB 1,288+15%. 6-10pm. Daccapo, The Regent Beijing (8522 1789) Pink & Blue Eight courses, champagne and paired Exchange Romance wines by a master sommelier. RMB Six courses finished sweetly with a 1,988+15% (per couple). 6-10.30pm. Astor Valentine’s suprise from Cupid. RMB 1,688 Grill, The St. Regis Beijing ( 6460 6688) (per couple). 6-10pm. Steak Exchange Restaurant + Bar, InterContinental Beijing Romance Re-Ignition Financial Street (5852 5705) Sensual ingredients are combined to showcase luscious flavors and aphrodisi- French Escape acal qualities. MB 999+15% (includes limo Take your lover to Paris for a night with five service to Shunyi). 6-11pm. Compass Grill, gourmet courses in true French style. RMB Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888) 2,488+15% (includes gift). 6-10pm. Le Pre Lenotre, Sofitel (8599 6666 ext 6528) Romantic Festival A single red rose marks the start of a Grand Gestures of Romance sensuous Italian dinner created by Execu- An opulent four-course dinner at Kerry’s tive Chef Ivan Fargnoli. RMB 1,288+15% Kitchen, featuring steak, caviar cream (includes a glass of champagne each). and a flaming strawberry ice-cream cake. 6-10pm. Fratellifresh, Renaissance Beijing Accommodation and limousine pickup Capital Hotel (5863 8203) Feb 24: Nick Curly package available. RMB 688+15% (per On track for success. couple); add RMB 200+15% for two glasses Share the Love of champagne. 5pm-1am. Kerry’s Kitchen, Four courses of large and small plates to

58 February 2012 share with your loved one, as well as a Until Feb 19. Explore Fujian province, from wide selection of wines to pair from their seaside Xiamen to mountain villages. RMB Enomatic machine. RMB 380. 6-10pm. 6,800. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Modo (6415 7207) Living directory) That’s Amore Chef Omar Ugoletti teaches you the (ed- ible) language of love. Six courses plus a FEB 18 glass of champagne. RMB 1,998+15% (per couple). 6-10.30pm. Cepe, Ritz-Carlton BARS & CLUBS Beijing Financial Street (6629 6996) Acid Live Tribute to Miles Davis Ultimate Heavenly Romance Beijing’s acid jazz troupe gets some An unforgettable Italian feast for you and mileage out of the jazz legend’s back cata- your sweetheart, paired with a bottle logue, dropping in their own tunes as well. of champagne. RMB 2,599 (per couple). RMB 70, RMB 50 (advance). 10pm. Yugong 6-10.30pm. Prego, the Westin Beijing Yishan (6404 2711) Financial Street (6629 7815) Calvin Harris Ultimate Valentine’s Day You’ve heard his tunes everywhere. You The whole package: limo, bottle of Moet might as well go and see the man in the & Chandon, dinner for two at the Cut, flesh. RMB 300, RMB 200 (advance). 9pm. breakfast in bed, massages and the Gold The One Club (5914 8087) Signature Suite. RMB 6,888+15%. The Cut, Conrank Fairmont Beijing (8507 3617) Drum & bass, dubstep and more from Valentine’s at the Top of Beijing Feb 25: Diane Schuur Shanghai-based DJ. Support from The Candlelight, six delicate courses and a Let yourself be embraced by the jazz legend’s thrillingly warm voice. Syndicate. RMB 50. 10pm. Lantern (135 glorious view over Beijing. RMB 1,188+15%. 0134 8785) 6-10pm. Grill 79, China World (6505 2299 a pianist, a violinist and a cellist playing Clubbed to Death Let There Be House featuring LGBT ext 6424) Beatles hits, among others. RMB 50-580. Zhi Qi, Yang Bing, Pancake Lee and Kaize The Pipesmoker, Donald Summer and Valentine’s Buffet 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Hall (6559 drop house and more. Free. 9pm-5am. Kaize drop bombs. RMB 50 (a portion of International cuisines and romantic 8285) Haze (5900 6128) proceeds goes to LGBT). 10pm. Haze (5900 touches at dinner. RMB 368+15%. 6-11pm. Eddie’s Weekend 6128) Vasco’s, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 LIVING Donny Liu brings a suitcase full of Pimp Daddy Suiki ext 8411) Green Drinks house and tech-house. Free. 10pm. Mo Silver fox Suiki is sure to get you moving. Valentine’s In Style Join Beijing’s green community at their Lounge (6413 1019) Free. 9pm. The Bar at Migas (no tel) Sink your teeth into tender foie gras and monthly meet-and-greet. Happy hour Huang Weiwei and Ma Xi Sexy Art Nouveau Extravaganza codfish in beautiful surroundings. Five promotions apply. Free. 7.30pm. The Book- Veteran local DJ Huang Weiwei steps it up Cabaret courses plus two cocktails and a red rose. worm (6503 2050; see Dining directory) with techno and tech-house. Free. 10pm. The ladies of Moonglow Burlesque RMB 999+15% (includes Shunyi limo serv- Valentine’s Cupcake Baking & Knit- Lantern (135 0134 8785) entertain. Free. 10pm. Modernista (136 ice). 6-10pm. Compass Grill, Hilton Beijing ting 7127 4747) Capital Airport (6458 8888) Neon featuring Razor Bake cupcakes, then knit while they’re in DingDong founder Razor ventures north Valentine’s Interactive Menu the oven. Visit www.beijingguild.com for from Shanghai to join forces with Bitesize MUSIC A his-and-hers menu, featuring delights more details. Free. 1pm-late. Venue TBD Buddha and Tiger9stein. RMB 50 (after Acid Live from both surf and turf. RMB 628+15% 11pm). 9pm. The Bar at Migas (no tel) (includes a glass of champagne). 6-11pm. Beijing’s acid jazz pride shows tribute to Sureño, The Opposite House (6410 5240) FEB 15 Sven Vath jazz legend Miles Davis. RMB 70, RMB 50 Veteran German techno DJ celebrates 30 (advance). 10pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 years’ experience in nightlife. Call 158 1066 2711) BARS & CLUBS ARTS & CULTURE 4900 to book tables. RMB 300, RMB 200 Acoustic Alchemy Valentine’s Day Party (advance). 9pm. Tango (6425 5677/6428 Film: His Girl Friday Flamenco, New Age and smooth jazz tunes Yang Bing, Kaize, Donald Summer and 2288) Long before Anchorman, this fast-talking dance on the guitar strings. See p37. RMB Pancake Lee bring out their romantic sides comedy about men and women chasing 220, RMB 150 (advance), RMB 300 (VIP). to help you find love. Free. 9pm-5am. Haze the scoop had audiences in stitches. RMB MUSIC 7.30pm. Tango (6551 9988) (5900 6128) 30 (includes coffee or tea). 7.30pm. River- Buyi bank Bar and Café (6506 8277; see Nightlife Chieli Minucci Valentine’s Day Special at Q Folksters from the northwest rock hard. directory) The fusion guitar master (and founder of Rose martinis and other Valentine’s Day- RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Grammy-nominated smooth jazz band themed drinks to treat your better half. Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) Special EFX) shares the stage with Chinese Complimentary chocolate mousse cake LIVING jazzists. Free. 10pm. East Shore Jazz Café sweetens the deal. Free. 6-9pm. Q Bar Jess Meider Jazz Project Rainbow Worm: Love Stories The Beijing-based musical talent flirts with (8403 2131) (6595 9239) Storytellers from the Beijing LGBT Center jazz tonight. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & ISCMS Gala Concert Valentine’s Groove share their tales of love and romance. RMB Bar (5844 3638) The fifth edition of the International Find romance in dance. Two-for-one 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Book- Schools Choral Music Society is hosted this Valentine’s cocktails to help you work up worm (6503 2050; see Dining directory) ARTS & CULTURE year by Beijing. Special the courage. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 guest Karl Jenkins, the most performed liv- 0134 8785) Film: She Is the Matador ing composer and the official composer for FEB 16 Some fight for suffrage, others fight for the London 2012 Olympics, leads musically the right … to bullfight. (See also Feb 3, MUSIC talented students in a special gala concert. 10). Free (reservation required). 7.30pm. ARTS & CULTURE Price TBD. 7.30pm. Forbidden City Concert Avril Lavigne Instituto Cervantes (5879 9666) Feel like spending this Valentine’s Day with Film: The Endless Summer Hall (6559 8285) the Canadian “punk princess”? RMB 280- See Feb 12. Film Festival: Nordox 2011 Rewind 880. 8pm. MasterCard Center (6828 6386) The Nordic documentaries are back for ARTS & CULTURE Violin: Nigel Kennedy another go. Don’t miss The Extraordinary Skyscraper The virtuoso lands in Beijing on his Asia Ordinary Life of Jose Gonzales and Tears of Film: The Sword Identity Feel the love of Beijing in their groovy tour, playing the classics as well as the Gaza again. RMB 15, RMB 10 (students with See Feb 10. blues. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar not-so-classics. See Preview, p45. RMB 180- valid ID), free (UCCA members). Screening Film Festival: Nordox 2011 Rewind (5844 3638) 1,280. 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater times TBD; see www.ucca.org.cn. UCCA See Feb 17. (6835 4455) (5780 0200) ARTS & CULTURE Film: Temptress Moon LIVING LIVING The early Republican-era plot may be hard Laofei Independent Library to follow, but watch it for the gorgeous A free multi-language independent Chinese Kitchen: TCM Culinary Series Chinese Kitchen: Dim Sum Delicacies visuals and staggering performances by film and book exchange. Find Crime and See Feb 12. 10.30am-1pm. See Feb 4. 10.30am-1pm. Gong Li and the tragic Leslie Cheung. Punishment in Spanish or The Little Prince in Reservation required; email contact@ Chinese. Free. 8pm. Modernista (136 9142 cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft 5744; see Nightlife directory) FEB 17 EXPLORE drinks and popcorn). 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Concert: DNA Trio Subtropical Hakka Round Buildings Take your sweetheart to this cozy set with BARS & CLUBS & City

February 2012 59 EVENTS Housing The Bar Beijing’s punks. RMB 50. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe M.Ross, Nassdak, The Pipesmokers and Bi- & Bar (5844 3638) tesize Buddha play house till it’s time to go The Pains of Being Pure at Heart home. Free. 9pm. The Bar at Migas (no tel) Could the band’s name be more indie? Leeroy Thornhill They’re young, they’re from Brooklyn … Former Prodigy man brings music for the do we need to say more? RMB 150, RMB by-now-thoroughly-jilted generation. 120 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) ARTS & CULTURE Nick Curly Film: Shanghai Dreams First time in Beijing for German DJ touring A family moves from Shanghai to Guizhou his debut album, Between the Lines. RMB to work in a factory, but the father’s deter- 100, RMB 80 (advance). Tickets at Sendme mined to keep them from settling down. tickets.com. 10pm. Haze (5900 6128) Reservation required; email contact@ cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft MUSIC drinks and popcorn). 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Hoochie Coochie Gentleman Sarcastic stories set to the blues. RMB 40. Indie Film Forum: Timber Gang 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) This debut documentary by Yu Guangyi explores the grueling lives of loggers in LIVING China’s province. RMB 15, RMB 10 (students with valid ID), free (UCCA Introduction to Tea: Wulong (Oolong) members). 4.30pm. UCCA (5780 0200) All you need to know about green tea and Feb 14: In Love with Grange more. Reserve at contact@cultureyard. LIVING Surf, turf and all that’s romantic. net. RMB 70 (includes tea tasting), RMB 50 (members). 1-3pm. Culture Yard (8404 Rotaract Artjamming Fundraiser 4166) Get in touch with your creative side in the LIVING DINING name of charity with an evening of paint- Wine and ing and wine. Proceeds go to charity. See Chinese Kitchen: Yunnan The Third Hilton Beijing Pancake Neither your typical cooking class nor a Q&A, p49. RSVP at crystal.lo@rotaractbei- See Feb 3. 2-4.30pm. Race haughty wine tasting – but you get to jing.org. RMB 200 (includes art supplies “Celebrity foodies” of Beijing gather to enjoy the benefits of both. RMB 300, RMB and two glasses of wine). 6-10pm. Pekin EXPLORE celebrate Shrove Tuesday by navigating a 250 (members). 7-9.30pm. The Hutong Fine Arts (5127 3220; see A&C directory) fiendishly difficult obstacle course while (6404 3355) Gubeikou Great Wall Loop flipping a pancake. Free to enter and spec- This unrestored section of the Wall is filled tate but places are limited. 7-9pm. Hilton EXPLORE with steep ascents and descents. Not Beijing (5865 5120, [email protected]) SPORT Intelligence Valley for the faint-hearted. RMB 350. 8.30am. Nike Snow Jam In-city Finals See Feb 8. Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; see Sports direc- LIVING The final of the series brings snowboard- tory) www.beijinghikers.com ers to the shopping mall. The riders are British Club of Beijing: Introduction The Rolling Hills battling it out for RMB 30,000 in cash and Meet the new liaison officer at the British FEB 26 Stroll through Miyun countryside trails and a trip to the Nike Chosen Finals in Austria. Embassy, Michelle Chase. No jeans or lanes. RMB 300. Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; Price & time TBD. Solana Shopping Mall sneakers. RMB 70, RMB 50 (members). see Sports directory) www.beijinghikers. (5905 6565/8) MUSIC 10am-noon. Capital Club (8486 2225) com Gangzi Tuliguer Chinese Kitchen: The Basics EXPLORE Let the throat-singer bring your mind See Feb 1. 10.30am-1pm. Ancient City of Xi’An to the grassland. RMB 30. 9pm. Jiang Hu FEB 19 Until Feb 26. See terracotta warriors and Liveshow Bar (6401 5269) FEB 22 old city walls. RMB 4,000. China Culture Residence A ARTS & CULTURE Center (6432 9341; see Living directory) The promising young band is finally ready Film: Picture Bride DINING to show their first studio album to the A landmark film centered on the practice world. RMB 60, RMB 40 (advance). 8.30pm. of Japanese and Korean laborers in Hawaii Hatsune’s -Making Class FEB 25 MAO Livehouse (6402 5080) relying on long-distance matchmaking Alan Wong takes you through the process to bring brides from their homelands. of gourmet DIY sushi in a dinner party BARS & CLUBS ARTS & CULTURE Buy-one-get-one-free on Hawaii-themed setting. Learn about ingredients, tools Clubbed to Death Audition: Oklahoma! cocktails. Free. 5.30pm. Modernista (136 and get a couple of pro tips. RMB 300 Dance till you drop with Pancake Lee, Your chance to take a ride in the little 9142 5744; see Nightlife directory) (includes take-home equipment & dinner). Donald Summer and Kaize. Free. 9pm-5am. surrey with the fringe on top. See Feature, 7-10pm. Hatsune (132 4011 4868, kristen@ Film: Kung Fu Panda 2 Haze (5900 6128) p45. For more details, contact perform- lumdimsum.com) Skadoosh, again. Free. 6.30pm. Mandarin [email protected]. Free. Dance Dangereux IX featuring Mike Plus (5785 3361) 6.30pm. Mako Live House (5205 1112/3) MUSIC Simonetti Film: Red Sorghum Disco and more from an Italian master, Film: Cell Phone See Feb 5. Westlife with support from The Three Discoteers. The blockbuster comedy about cheating Another boy band goes out with a bang. RMB 60. 10pm. The Bar at Migas (no tel) and text messages that began Feng Film Festival: Nordox 2011 Rewind Beijingers get their chance to say goodbye. Xiaogang’s steady ascent to Spring Festival See Feb 17. Eddie’s Weekend Tickets available at 400 610 3721. RMB 280- movie king. Free. 6.30pm. Mandarin Plus Dream team Mickey Zhang and Eddie Lv Food, Film & Friends: Korea 1,288. 8pm. MasterCard Center (6828 6386) (5785 3361) drop tunes to make your eyes water. Free. Grill up some bulgogi, wash it down with 10pm. Mo Lounge (6413 1019) Film: Honolulu kimchi, then get ready to laugh at madcap Let Eleanor Powell hula her way into your comedy My Wife Is a Gangster. RMB 240, FEB 23 Hawaiian Tiki Party heart in this pre-WWII musical. Buy-one- RMB 200 (members), RMB 30 (screening Limbo dancing, calypso dancers and other get-one-free on Hawaii-themed cocktails. only). 5pm (cooking), 7.30pm (screening). tropical-themed fun. Free. 10pm. Moderni- ARTS & CULTURE Free. 5.30pm. Modernista (136 9142 5744; The Hutong (159 0104 6127; see Living sta (136 7127 4747) see Nightlife directory) directory) Film: Picture Bride See Feb 19. MUSIC Film: Red Sorghum LIVING Film: Sharkwater See Feb 5. Diane Schuur The documentary that tries to reverse the Mahjong Workshop: Part One The jazz legend kicks off Fairmont Beijing Indie Film Forum: Survival Song shark PR disaster of Jaws. RMB 30. 7.30pm. Learn the history and symbolism behind Hotel’s “Sounds of Fairmont” series. RSVP In an abandoned logging camp in China’s The Hutong (159 0104 6127; see Living the game. Reserve at contact@cultureyard. to [email protected]. Price northeast, a family fights society and the directory) net. RMB 200 (2 sessions). 10am-1pm. TBD. 8pm. Fairmont (8507 elements as they’re forced out of their Culture Yard (8404 4166) 3635) home. RMB 15, RMB 10 (students with valid ID), free (UCCA members). 4.30pm. UCCA FEB 24 Lone & Lucifer (5780 0200) FEB 21 Ex-Joysider Bian Yuan and Rustic’s Lucifer BARS & CLUBS get together to play something indie. LIVING Going folk is apparently the new trend for

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The first run is free if Tan discusses her memoir about the 3.30pm. LIVING you bring a copy of the Beijinger. RMB 30. Singaporean recipes that transport her Alan Hollinghurst: Private Lives Noon. Chaoyang Park West Gate #3. See Chinese Culture Workshop to her family’s past. 12.30pm. Best known for his evocative tellings www.heyrunning.com for more info. Chinese instructors teach you the things Harold McGee: Chemistry in the of modern gay life, Hollinghurst you really want to know, i.e. popular music Kitchen discusses the art of crafting his EXPLORE and slang. Classes taught in Chinese. Re- The seminal author on food science character’s biographies. 5pm. serve at [email protected]. RMB 75, discusses the molecular magic behind Hutong Tour: Prophets, Prostitutes RMB 250 (4 workshops). 7-8.40pm. Culture our meals throughout time. Mar 3 and Spies Yard (8404 4166) See Feature, p46. 5pm. Tom Rob Smith & Kathryn Chua: See Feb 5. Russian Rippers & Vengeful Vampires Life Drawing Club Longquanyu Loop and Great Wall Draw live models. Bring your own materi- Feb 26 He’s been longlisted for the Man Booker, she’s a teenage publishing savant. Hike up from small villages to the Wall als or purchase them there at minimal cost. Jan Latta: Adventures in the Wild and back down to an icy valley. RMB 300. RSVP at [email protected]. RMB with Endangered Animals They tell you about the dark side of writing. 2pm. Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; see Sports direc- 60, RMB 50 (members). 7.30-9.30pm. The The wildlife author and photographer tory) www.beijinghikers.com Hutong (6404 3355) shares about her encounters with Mohammed Hanif: endangered animals like Chimaka Our Lady of Alice Bhatti Tai Chi Beginner’s Class the Chimpanzee, Mia the Meerkat The Pakistani author’s latest novel tells FEB 27 Meditative poses in constant flow. Teacher and Ping-Ping the Panda. (Ages 7-17). the strangely sweet tale of a Catholic speaks English. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 12.30pm. nurse wooed by a Muslim bodybuilder in classes). 10am-noon. China Culture Center a satirically-painted Pakistan. 5pm. ARTS & CULTURE (6432 9341) Mar 1 Audition: Oklahoma! Jeff Fuchs: The Ancient Tea Horse Trail: WRITING PANELS See Feb 26. Travels with the Last of the Himalayan EVERY MON & WED Muleteers Feb 25 Spending eight months with some mules LIVING Wine Writers Panel LIVING along a remote and fading tea route – put Chinese Kitchen: Vegetarian How does writing about wine help shape that on the list of things you’ll never do Learn to create a hearty, healthy three- Bazi Destiny Analysis: Demo Class the landscape of Chinese vintners and but would love to read about, then go see course meal using fresh local ingredients. Get a glimpse into your destiny and pos- wine consumers? 2pm. the author discuss it. 6pm. RMB 250, RMB 200 (members). 2.30-5pm. sible life path. RMB 30. 10am-noon. China Liu Cheng: Screenwriting as Literature The Hutong (6404 3355) Culture Center (6432 9341) Mar 3 The film professor and screenwriter Foot Reflexology Course Anne Sebba: That Woman – or the invites other panelists to discuss just how Learn how to apply Chinese tuina massage Duchess of Style? Time to Reassess artful a screenplay can be. Ed Wong of the FEB 28 on pressure points on your feet. RMB 800 Wallis Simpson New York Times moderates. 3.30pm. (4 sessions). 1-3pm. China Culture Center Did you like The King’s Speech? The ARTS & CULTURE (6432 9341) scandalous American divorcee who REPORTAGE PANELS inspired King Edward VIII to abdicate Laofei Independent Library the throne gets a closer look in Sebba’s Mar 3 See Feb 14. TUESDAYS biography. 11am. The Great Financial Times Debate: Arvind Subramanian: Eclipse: Does China’s Rise Spell America’s LIVING DINING Decline? 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February 2012 61 EVENTS Jazz Jam Session Discounts of 45-50% on special whiskey Discover wine with sommelier Julia Zhu. SPORT Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam cocktails. There’s also a different whiskey Includes five wines, expert commentary too. Free. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar served half-price on the rocks every week. and canapés. RMB 150+15%. 6.30pm. One Expat Squash League (6401 5269) Free. 6-9pm. Q Bar (6595 9239) East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Squash with expats in a league format. Court rental costs shared. Email william- LIVING Whiskey Wednesday BARS & CLUBS [email protected] to sign up. 6.30pm. Get a 20 percent discount off selected Asia Pacific Building (near Park) Beijing Guild Meeting whiskies. Cornerstone (8587 8488) Lost In China Meet the local knitting community. Bring Live Latin music. Free. 9.30pm-12.30am. EXPLORE your own yarn. Free. 1-4pm. Queen’s Café MUSIC Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) (6416 1928) Great Wall at Mutianyu and Ming Green Cap Quiz Night The Hot Club Of Beijng Tombs Black Sesame Cooking Class Where did she go? Free. 7.30pm. The Green Enjoy classic gypsy jazz. Free. 9.30pm. Climb this less-commercialized section Pick up secret Chinese recipes from the Cap (186 1174 7939) Modernista Café & Bar (136 7127 4747) of the Great Wall, alight by cable car or master chefs who taught founder Jen Lin- Kro’s Quiz Night toboggan, and visit the Ming Tombs in Liu. Reserve at www.blacksesamekitchen. ARTS & CULTURE Anthony and Jim rock the trivia. Free. 8pm. Changping. RMB 480, RMB 300 (children com. RMB 300 (includes demonstration, Kro’s Nest, Xiaoyun Lu (8391 3131) under 12). 9am. China Culture Center (6432 hands-on cooking and lunch). 10am-1pm. Riverbank Ciné Club 9341; see Living directory) Black Sesame Kitchen (136 9147 4408) If ever there were a real dreamboat, Cary The M Lab Grant would be it. Now, aren’t you glad Beats from the freshest new Chinese DJs, Calligraphy Course there are five Wednesdays in February courtesy of The M Agency. Free. 9pm-5am. Discover one of the oldest and most beau- this year? RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea). Haze (5900 6128) FRIDAYS tiful traditions in China. RMB 160, RMB 7.30pm. Riverbank Bar and Café (6506 480 (4 classes). 10-11.30am. China Culture 8277; see Nightlife directory) Sparkling & Canapes DINING Center (6432 9341) MEAT Me! Chinese Landscape Painting: Begin- Australian tenderloin features in this ner Three to See meat-heavy buffet. RMB 328+15%, add Try your hand at the thousand-year tradi- RMB 108 for free-flow house wine. 6-11pm. tion of Chinese ink and water painting. Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020) RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes). 7-9pm. China LIVE MUSIC Culture Center (6432 9341) Seafood Grill Fridays Feb 17 onwards. Fresh spread of just- EXPLORE caught lobster, fish, crab and other underwater delights, plus the regular , Tai Chi, Tea and buffet. RMB 268+15%, RMB 398+15% (in- Summer Palace cludes lobster and access to seafood grill). A full day of Chinese sites and culture. 5.30-10pm. Kranzler’s, Kempinski Beijing RMB 450, RMB 350 (children under 12) + Lufthansa Center (6465 3388) RMB 150 (optional acrobatics show). 9am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living BARS & CLUBS directory) Anna Stamburg Band Blues, jazz and soul. Free. 9.30pm-12.30am. WEDNESDAYS Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) Basement DINING Two-for-one drinks until midnight. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Couscous Night Sit down to Couscous Royal and RMB 28 Latino Fever! glasses of rosé. RMB 118. 6-10pm. Scarlett, Latin dancing party with teachers to show Hotel G (6552 2880) you the way. RMB 50 (includes glass of wine or beer). 8-11pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050) Wine and Dine Free glass of wine with every three-course Party Night set dinner. Free. Terra (6591 9148) Fun guaranteed with specials on shooters, Feb 11: Opeth cocktails and bottles. Free. Black Sun (6593 Wine Fever Go shake the floor as hard as you can. Let others worry about whether the 6909) Buy a bottle and get free-flow tapas. RMB building’s gonna collapse. 200. 8-10pm. Enoterra (5208 6076) Pink Fridays Feb 25: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink BARS & CLUBS New York’s indie-popsters warm up JUE Festival. See photo, above. Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. 5pm. Terra (6591 9148) Divas’ Wednesday Feb 26: Residence A Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of Moët They’ve shown they can control the stage. Now let’s see about their new album. TGIF & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. All standard drinks for RMB 25. Buy 9pm-midnight. Xiu (8567 1108) SPORT Titular food and wine flow freely. RMB 280. five drinks coupons, get one free. Free. 7-10pm. Terra (6591 9148) 6-10pm. Scarlett (6552 3600) Feminight Ultimate Frisbee Free mixed drinks and rosé for ladies Pickup sessions before the upcoming sea- Teacher’s Night LIVING before midnight. Tunes from DJs including son. Email [email protected] for info. Educationalists with ID enjoy happy hour Jiong Jiong, Pei, Liz and BB. Free. 9pm- Black Sesame Cooking Class 7.30pm. Beijing City International School prices all night. Free. Terra (6591 9148) 5am. Haze (5900 6128) See Tuesdays. Ladies’ Night at Ciro’s EXPLORE MUSIC Community Classes Two-for-one cocktails and Gypsy Kings Do good, do yoga. Class fees operate Pedicab Hutong Tour Bossa Nova Night covers from The Ismat Band. Free. 6pm- Have a drink and loosen your mind. Free. on a donation basis. Proceeds go to the midnight (band starts 9.30pm). Ciro’s Fill your day with a tour of Beijing’s alley- Surmang Foundation and the Migrant ways plus visits to a traditional courtyard 9.30pm. Modernista Café & Bar (136 7127 Pomodoro (5208 6008) 4747) Children’s Foundation. RMB 50 (minimum house, an herbal pharmacy and a porcelain requested). 11am-12.30pm. Yoga Yard Lush Pub Quiz museum. RMB 400, RMB 300 (children (6413 0774) How many students does it take to change 5-11). 9am-4.30pm. China Culture Center LIVING a light bulb? Come early for a seat. Winners Hands-on: Basic Knots Class (6432 9341; see Living directory) Black Sesame Cooking Class take home a bottle of Jack. Free. 8pm. Lush Feb 10-Mar 2. Knot your very own auspi- See Tuesdays. (8286 3566) cious bracelets and necklaces. RMB 150 Bowling League (includes materials). 10am-noon. China Paddy’s Quiz THURSDAYS Until Mar 22. Form a team and get to Culture Center (6432 9341) Which quiz host swears the most? Prizes knocking down them pins. Price TBD. for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm. DINING 8-10pm. Gongti 100 (6552 2688) Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Thursday Night Ribs Evening Zen Meditation SATURDAYS The Brick Quiz Night Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share, plus a Weekly insight into the teachings and Beijing’s only “common sense” quiz night. bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. 4pm- practices of Zen Buddhism. RMB 120, RMB DINING Free. 8pm. The Brick (139 1113 6564) late. Blue Frog (6417 4030) 400 (4 classes). 7.30-9.30pm. China Culture Dim Sum Brunch Whiskey on Wednesday Wind Down at the Wine Club Center (6432 9341) All-you-can-eat dim sum. RMB 108+15%.

62 February 2012 11am-2.30pm. Horizon, Kerry Centre Hotel and assorted goodies brought direct to tion and superfood bar at this sumptuous Expat Squash League (8565 2188) your table. RMB 388+15%. 11.30am-3pm. buffet means you can have your cake and Squash with expats in a league format. Vasco’s, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 eat it too. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 268+15% Court rental costs shared. Email wil- Feijoada Saturdays ext 8411) (includes wine and beer), RMB 368+15% [email protected] to sign up. 7pm. Feijoada for the weekend. RMB 128. (includes free-flow champagne). BLD Cafe, Dongzhimen area. 11.30am-3pm. Alameda (6417 8084) Grand CRU Brunch Renaissance Beijing Capital (5863 8223) One of Beijing’s most indulgent Sunday The Peloton Beijing Road Bike Sureño Tapas Lunch brunches, enjoy Beluga caviar, winter Cycling Club Tapas menu of eight rotated weekly. RMB black truffle and live lobster. RMB 688+15% BARS & CLUBS Road cycling for the serious and enthusi- 178. 11.30am-3pm. Sureño, The Opposite (includes free-flow champagne, wine and astic alike. Bikes are available for hire. To House (6410 5240) Blues Jam Session martinis), kids 6-12 half price. 11.30am-3- The Taste of Soul Band play out the week- register, email [email protected]. Taste Brazil pm. CRU, JW Marriott Beijing (5908 8995) end. Free. 9pm-midnight. Ciro’s Pomodoro Price TBD. 9am. Ride begins and ends at SALT offers feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, the TREK store near Chaoyang Park South Italian Sunday Brunch (5208 6008) as well as set meal options. RMB 188 (two Gate. Buffet bar and an a la carte selection of hot courses), RMB 218 (three courses), RMB 168 Sunday Session: Free Flow dishes. RMB 248 (buffet), RMB 338 (buffet Water Polo (feijoada, per person). Noon-3pm. SALT Beer and bubbly till you drop. RMB 200. and hot dishes). 11.30am-3pm. Sadler Beijing Ducks – no, not those Beijing Ducks (6437 8457) 5-8pm. Terra (6591 9148) Ristorante (6559 1399) – return to the pool for treading water and bloodshed. All are welcome. Contact SALT Bubbly Sundays ARTS & CULTURE BARS & CLUBS [email protected] or richard. Two- or three-course brunches to round Mandarin Plus Movie Nights [email protected]. Price TBD. Bang off a relaxing weekend. Pick from the new True to their aim to teach Chinese culture 3pm. International School of Beijing (car Bitesize Buddha DJs. Free. 10pm. Punk wine list, splash out with a slightly indul- in fun, accessible ways, their free movie pool from Dongzhimen). (6410 5222) gent cocktail or two or add RMB 150 for nights are a fun way to learn Chinese and free-flow drinking. RMB 168 (two courses), Elliot Johnson and the Taste of Soul meet fellow students. This month: Kung Band WEEKENDS Authentic Chicago blues. Free. 9.30pm- 12.30am. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) Three to See DINING ARTS & CULTURE arts & culture All-You-Can-Eat Kitchen Party All-you-can-eat menu of classic Chinese China Through Cinema dishes with free-flow wines and imported Explore China with four dreamy films this draft beers. RMB 328. IFW (8567 1568) month: Suzhou River (Feb 4), I Wish I Knew (Feb 11), Temptress Moon (Feb 18) and Enoterra Brunch Shanghai Dreams (Feb 25). Reservation Choose from French, American or required; email [email protected]. “Enoterra” brunch options. Add RMB 50 RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). for free-flow sparkling wine. RMB 75-130. 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) 11am-4pm. Enoterra (5208 6076) I Love Dim Sum All-you-can-eat dim sum and at SUNDAYS wallet-friendly prices. RMB 99. Noon-2pm. Sun Palace, Crown Plaza Sun Palaces DINING Beijing (6429 8888 ext 6332) 360° Champagne Brunch Luxurious Brunch at Maison Boulud Enjoy a fine brunch spread, Mumm cham- Pick and choose from an array of delecta- pagne and the best homemade ice cream ble courses. RMB 258+15% (four courses), in town. RMB 298-368+15%. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 218+15% (three courses), RMB 360°, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 168+15% (two courses). 11am-4pm. Maison 8888) Boulud (6559 9200) A Sunday Affair Set Winter Brunch Sundays don’t get better than Veuve Sets with Peruvian and Latin flair. Two Clicquot champagne with oysters, grilled Feb 1: Film: Bringing Up Baby courses RMB 158, RMB 328 (free-flow beer meat, fresh cheese and luscious desserts. Kick off the month with the dashing Cary Grant. See photo, above. and bubbly;, three courses RMB 178, RMB RMB 398-498+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Garden 358 (free-flow beer and bubbly). 11am-4- Court, St. Regis (6460 6688) Feb 10 & 18: Film: The Sword Identity pm. Terra (6591 9148) Martial arts cinematography at its purest. American Sunday Roast Prime beef rib cut tableside with all the Feb 25: Book Talk: Cheryl Tan MUSIC trimmings. RMB 198+15%, RMB 98+15% Singaporean recipes buried in family memories. Taste of Soul extra for wine buffet. Noon-3pm. One East, Jam sessions open to all. Free. 9.30pm-12 Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) RMB 188 (three courses). SALT (6437 8457) Fu Panda I and II (Feb 5, 19, respectively), .30am. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) Feng Xiaogang’s Cellphone (Feb 26) and Aroma Gourmet Brunch Sunday Brunch the ever-epic Hero (Feb 12). Free. 6.30pm. Lobster, oysters, foie gras, international One of the best champagne brunches in Mandarin Plus (5785 3361) cheeses and a Sunday roast. Now featur- town relies on quality rather than quantity. ONGOING ing new dishes by executive chef Bruno RMB 428+15% per person (includes free- Correa. RMB 488+15% (includes unlimited flow champagne). VIC, Sofitel (8599 6666) LIVING DINING Piper Heidsieck champagne). 11.30am-3- Basic Chinese Class pm. Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 Sunday Brunch Bliss Agua Set Lunch So you can communicate with cab drivers, 8161) A feast of meats, seafood, and luscious All month. Menus rotated weekly. RMB desserts. RMB 438+15% (includes cham- fuwuyuan and pharmacists with ease. RMB 88 (two courses), RMB 99 (three courses). Barbecue Brunch pagne), RMB 348+15% (includes wine and 100. 4-6pm. Mandarin Plus (5785 3361) Noon-2pm. Agua (5208 6198) Outdoor grilling galore, with plenty of draft beer). 11.30am-3.30pm. Asia Bistro, Chinese Movie Nights vegetarian options. RMB 238 (free-flow Alameda’s Dinner Set JW Marriott (5908 8995) Practice Chinese and meet new friends. wine and beer). 11am-2pm. Palette Vino All month. Alameda’s gorgeous RSVP to [email protected]. (6405 4855) Sunday Lunch Buffet at Greenfish con Dolce Leche dessert is an option on Appetizers and seafood from the buffet 6.30-8.30pm. Mandarin Plus (5785 3361) their dinner set menu. Two- and three- Bubbly Sundays plus your choice of main course. RMB Sambasia Barefoot Percussion course set dinners (RMB 178-198). Mon-Fri Caviar, live seafood, tartare stations, 218+15% (includes soft drinks, coffee and Workshop 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-11pm. Alameda make-your-own sushi rolls, teppanyaki tea). 11.30am-2.30pm. Greenfish, Ritz- Drumming with your feet? RMB 80, RMB (6417 8084) ice cream and much more. RMB 398+15% Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6990) 240 (4 classes). Noon-2pm. UCCA Loft (includes free flow of champagne), RMB Alameda Lunch Rapido (8459 9269; see A&C directory) 328+15% (free-flow wine and beer), RMB Sureño Set Sunday Lunch Mon-Fri. Two- and three-course set 168+15% (kids under 12), free (kids under Enjoy a selection of tapas dishes, a soup Survival Chinese (RMB 79-98). 11.30am-3pm. 6). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Financial and one main course from the menu. RMB Pick up just the essentials. Reserve at Alameda (6417 8084) Street (6629 7810) 188+15%, RMB 298+15% (including cham- [email protected]. RMB 200, RMB th e s u pp lier All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum pagne). Noon-3pm. Sureño, The Opposite 600 (4 classes). 10am-noon. Culture Yard All month. More than 60 types of dim sum. FIZZtastic Champagne Brunch House (6410 5240) (8404 4166) RMB 158+15%. 11.30am-2.15pm. Yao Chi, t e s y o f Premium Taittinger Champagne on Ultimate Sunday Brunch Grand Millennium Beijing (6530 9383) o ur free-flow and a lip-smacking array of inter- Sunday brunch with Veuve Clicquot SPORT national gastronomy, including Alio Olio Set Lunch sounds like a good idea. The organic sta- PHOTOS: C PHOTOS: February 2012 63 EVENTS SALTastation Until Feb 12. Still-lifes turned portrait, like Mon-Sat. Five tasting courses paired with his “flower pot old lady,” and real portraits New and Old World wines. RMB 518 (food like his one of fellow painter Mao Yan. Free. and wine), RMB 318 (food only). SALT (6437 Galerie Urs Meile (6433 3393) 8457) Chen Wei: All About Her Songs Sangria Special Until Feb 18. New sculptures in an aes- All month. Buy-one-get-one-free on thetic of mummified decay and loss. Free. pitchers or glasses of sangria. 7-9pm. Olé ArtMia Gallery (8457 4550) (6595 9677) Wang Qingsong: Happy New Year Set Winter Dinner Until Feb 25. One of the shining stars of Tue-Sun. Sets with Peruvian and Latin flair. China’s gaudy art movement hits us with RMB 178 (two courses), RMB 198 (three a carnivalistic New Year-themed exhibit. courses). 6-11pm. Terra (6591 9148) Free. Tang Contemporary (6436 3518) Station-to-Station Zhan Wang: My Personal Universe All month. Sixteen fresh gourmet stations Until Feb 25. Watch a giant boulder each with its own specialization: foie gras, explode from six different angles on HD seafood, rotisserie, Chinese barbecue, slo-mo. See Feature, p48. RMB 15. UCCA Dim sum and more. RMB 288+15%, RMB (5780 0200) 158+15% (kids under 12). 6-10pm. Jing, The Lin Tianmiao: The Same Peninsula Beijing (8516 2888) Until Feb 26. The globally respected Tapeando feminist artist unveils installations labori- All month. Order a drink, get a free tapa. ously ensconced in yarn and gold foil. See Olé (6595 9677) Feature, p44. Free. Beijing Center for the every thu & SUN: expat Squash league Arts (6559 8008) Venetian Style Meet new friends and make a raquet. All month. A taste of Venice in Beijing. Try Chen Chunlin: Wokai Photography whipped Venetian codfish and pancetta Project Mon-Fri. Five set menus offer pizza, pasta RMB 288+15%. Feast, Sheraton Beijing risotto in a five-course set menu. A la carte Until Feb 28. The Sichuan-based pho- and main courses. RMB 38-78. 11.30am- Dongcheng (5798 8888) also available. RMB 888+15%. Cepe, Ritz- tographer takes penetrating photos of 3pm. Alio Olio (6594 0938) Game On Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6996) rural workers for the NGO. Purchase one and 70% will help finance a micro-entre- Aroma Revamped Feb 17-28. Experience a taste of the wilder- Wine Ritual preneur from Wokai’s site. Free. Green T. All month. Chef Bruno adds exquisite new ness with venison and other selected All month. Unwind in sophisticated sur- House Gallery (6552 8310/8311) dishes to the buffet lineup. Daily barbecue game. A la carte ordering. Trattoria La Gon- rounding with free-flowing wines and specials, fresh seafood and cooked-to- dola, Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Center cocktails. Canapes and snacks also pro- Bullfighting From Behind the Barrier order wok dishes. RMB 288+15% (lunch), (6465 3388) vided. RMB 198+15%. 5.30-7pm. Press Club Until Mar 3. Photos and video from Spanish RMB 338+15% (dinner, except Saturdays). Greenfish Seafood Extravaganza Bar, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688 ext 2360) artists dialoguing about the cultural cliché 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. Aroma, Ritz- of bullfighting. Free. Instituto Cervantes Fri-Sat. Get wrecked in a briny sea of crabs, Wine Tasting Classes Carlton Beijing (5908 8161) (5879 9666) scallops, oysters and lobster, where the All month. Learn how to taste wines like Bavarian Winter wine flows like the tide. RMB 388+15% the experts, and get your Wine & Spirit DO A BOOK All month. Four varieties of warming (including free-flowing wine), kids half- Education Trust certification. Class fees for Feb 18-Mar 18. A bibliographic group show Bavarian perfect for winter. Paulaner price. 5.30-9.30pm. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton each of the three levels include all study including works by cheeky typographist Brauhaus, Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Beijing Financial Street (6601 6666 ext materials, exam fees, and of course, wines. Xu Bing, homo-curious sculptor Ain Cocke Center (6465 3388 ext 5732) 6255) Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting and tchotchke photographer Hong Hao, Bordeaux Versus Burgundy Hungry for Hummus? (5960 4050, [email protected]) among others. Free. White Space Beijing All month. Modo tours 16 boutique French Mon-Fri. Middle Eastern favorite Rumi is (8456 2054) labels across two bountiful wine regions. offering a lunch buffet that includes many BARS & CLUBS Huang Rui: I-Ching Together Pick up an Enomatic card for commitment- of their most popular menu items. RMB 88. Migas Gin & Tonic Cart Until Mar 31. A fresh look at installation free sampling. Modo (6415 7207) 11.30am-2.30pm. Rumi (8454 3838) Feb 10-28. Fresh gin & tonics with Gin works by one of China’s longest-standing Brazilian Carnival Lunch for Life at Lunar 8 Mare and 1724 tonic water, mixed by Jorge contemporary artists, based on his explo- All month. A sensational specialty menu in Mon-Fri. Business lunch with a conscience: Valvontin. Migas (5208 6061) ration of the Book of Changes, the ancient time to celebrate Brazilian Carnival. Expect a portion of profits go to the Special text that recognizes the power of chance The Greg Carroll Band exotic Moqueca fish, crab cakes and empa- Commune. RMB 88+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm in our lives. Free. The Opposite House Wed-Sat. Rock and more. Free. 9.30pm. das. Alameda (6417 8084) Lunar 8, The Fairmont Beijing (8507 3618) (6417 6688) Eudora Station (6437 8331/8334) Cepe Business Lunch Modo Set Lunch Maartje Blans Xpress Mon-Fri. Three courses, with a fine selec- All month. Fresh, creative set lunch. RMB Feb 12-Apr 15. The Dutch mixed media Tue-Sun. Chart hits from across the dec- tion of antipasti and main courses. RMB 80, RMB 200 (free-flow sparkling and artist crafts almost-sculptural works on ades, with an emphasis on the early ’90s. 288+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. Cepe, Ritz- house wines). Modo (6415 7207) wood and canvas. Free. Imagine Gallery Free. 9pm-2am. Xiu (8567 1108) Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6996) (6438 5747) Mughal’s Buffet Lunch Colibri Set Lunch Mon-Fri. Indian and Pakistani curries, ARTS & CULTURE SPORT All month. Mix and match , vegetable dishes and more. Noon-2.30pm. baked potatoes, soups, salads and quiches. Mughal’s (6638 2160) Apichatpong Weerasethakul: For ClubFootball Men’s 5-a-side Leagues RMB 48. Colibri Cafe (6417 0808) Tomorrow For Tonight All month. The new league starts March Olé! Business Lunch Until Feb 10. Independent Thai filmmaker 6, register before then. Players and teams Dim Sum Feast All month. A quick two-course lunch, then examines night, blending video with im- welcome for all 12 divisions on weeknights Enjoy as many authentic dim sum, des- back to work. RMB 60, RMB 70 (includes age and sound from his previous films to Register by calling 5130 6893/4/5/6, or sert and cold dishes as you wish. RMB glass of wine). 11am-3.30pm. Olé! (6595 create an emotional, sensory dream. RMB email [email protected]. More 108+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. Wanli Chinese 9677) 15. UCCA (5780 0200) info at clubfootball.com.cn. Restaurant, Renaissance Beijing Chaoyang One East Set Lunch Hotel (6468 9999 ext 3131) Curated by Zhan Wang: Tang Yuhan – Mon-Fri. A light American set lunch. RMB Interior Divination EXPLORE Deluge 128+15% (two courses), RMB 138+15% Until Feb 10. Feng shui, interior decorating 3-Day Guilin Adventure All month. Both classics and new dim sum (three courses). Noon-2pm. One East, and high art combine. Free. UCCA (5780 Spend a holiday hiking and biking by the Li dishes available for a la carte or all-you-can Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) 0200) River and through rice paddies. RMB 6,350. eat. RMB 108+15% (set menu).11.30am-2- Rajasthan Food Festival Country Holidays (+21 3222 0616) pm. Choy’s Seafood, Beijing Marriott Hotel Kolkoz: Parallax Bright red curries and plenty of Until Feb 10. The French artistic duo mixes Northeast (5927 8888/8320) Medieval Villages & Yellow Mountain vegetarian-friendly fare as Tadka’s expert tourist photos with NASA training photos Tour Enoterra’s Formule Lunch chefs bring Rajasthan to Beijing. Feb 17-29. for a cheeky series of illusions. RMB 15. Venture to Huangshan for historical All month. or salad plus free- Tadka, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast UCCA (5780 0200) houses, traditional culture and soaring flow iced tea for the businessperson on (5927 8328) rocky cliffs. RMB 6,689. Country Holidays the go. RMB 48. 11am-4pm. Enoterra Cheng Ran: Hot Blood, Warm Blood, SALT Winter Days (+21 3222 0616) (5208-6076) Cold Blood Mon-Fri. Add RMB 30 to your set lunch for Until Feb 12. Hippocrats rejoice! Horses Yangtze Cruise Feast of a Buffet a glass of wine or beer as you soak up the abound in this study of life at its various Take a four-day cruise down China’s long- Mon-Thu. New buffet restaurant Feast last rays on SALT’s open-air balcony. RMB levels of vitality. Free. Galerie Urs Meile est river. RMB 9,750. Country Holidays (+21 showcases one of Beijing’s most lavish 98 (two courses), RMB 118 (three courses). (6433 3393) 3222 0616) dinner spreads for a less-lavish price. Noon-3pm. SALT (6437 8457) Wang Xingwei

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(6591 8676) 美西西餐厅, 朝 Ciro’s Pomodoro – Italian Lau Pa Sak – Southeast Asian Blue Frog Chow down on the signature 阳区朝阳公园西路枣营南里小区东门南侧 Colibri Cafe – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Le Cabernet – French burgers or opt for a salad. Voted “Outstand- Compass Grill - Contemporary International Le Pre Lenotre – French ing American” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Comptoirs de France – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Leaf BBQ Restaurant – Korean Awards. 1) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg Cornerstone – Italian Let’s Burger Plus – American 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang CRU Steakhouse – Steakhouses Let’s Seafood – Contemporary International District. (6417 4030); 2) 1/F Bldg 1, U-Town, The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill – Steakhouses Linhuxuan Restaurant – Beijing Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang District. 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Popular weekend Fatburger – American Ming Court – Cantonese brunch menu. Voted “Best American,” “Best Feast – Buffets Mirch Masala – Indian/Pakistani Brunch (Affordable),” “Best Sandwiches,” Flamme International Grill – Steakhouses Miyabi - Japanese “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restaurant,“ Flour – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Modo – Contemporary International and “Outstanding Vegetarian“ in our 2011 Fook Lam Moon – Cantonese Moment Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10am-11pm. 6 Fratelli Fresh – Italian Monsoon – Buffets Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058); 2) Fu Jia Lou – Beijing Morel’s – European Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. Shop Fuel - Contemporary International Moscow Restaurant – Russian Chef Too Smart interior, well-trained staff, 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Ganges Indian Restaurant – Indian/Pakistani Mosto – Contemporary International delicious Australian steaks and indie American Lu, Chaoyang District. 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February 2012 65 DIRECTORY / DINING 单元; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路5号2楼东侧; 7) 东 城区东直门外大街35号东湖俱乐部1层; 8) 朝阳 区日坛北路4号; 9) 顺义区裕翔路99号天竺镇欧 陆广场L111室; 10) 朝阳区建国路89号华贸中 心15号楼102 Da Giuliano Baby-sized desserts with an Ital- ian influence. 1 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District (8454 4402) 朝阳区三里屯北小街1号 Flour This Sanlitun bakery specializes in cakes and light meals. Daily 9am-9pm. Store 118, B1/F, Bldg A, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5785 3060) 朝阳区工体北路 三里屯SohoA座地下1层118铺 Kempi Deli Some of the best bread, cakes and desserts in town. Discounts after 8pm (9pm weekends). Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5741) 凯宾美食廊, 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店1层 Fatburger American diner serving lean Australian beef burgers, freshly ground Kerry’s Pantry Salads, sandwiches and daily and cooked to order. Burgers are ac- absolutely decadent desserts. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, companied by fries or homemade rings 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833) and hot wings. Voted “Outstanding Burger“ 朝阳区光华路1号 in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Feb 12: A Hand-Baked Valentine They’ll make sure it’s not half-baked. Pekotan This deli and bakery offer amazing Daily 11am-10pm. 1-LB01, The Grand Summit, products, with a half-price offer at 8-9pm. Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound (300 m Daily 7am-10pm. Store 21-22, Bldg 12, Central north of the Kempinski Hotel’s main entrance), shoppers looking to grab some Western food Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang 19 East Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8532 to go. Daily 8am-11pm. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili, District. (6533 6605) 配口堂, 朝阳区朝阳门外大 1878) 2) EB103, B1/F, Bldg 1, China World Mall, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 1114) 朝阳区幸福 街6号新城国际12号楼21-22号 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 一村西里5号绿叶子食品店 (6505 7789) 1) 朝阳区东方东路19号亮马乔外交 Rug Bagel & Cafe Small but authentic-tast- 公寓1号楼会所1层1号铺; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大 Bonbon Bins American-branded candies, ing bagels and a range of light meal choices. 街1号国贸商城地下1层EB103 sweets & chocolates for the confectionary- Daily 11.30am-10pm. Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, crazy. (8525 3566) www.bonbonbins.com Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu (opposite south Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravy- gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District CCSweets Gourmet, imported ingredients go based dinners and high-powered desserts. (8550 2722) 朝阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4号楼 into the cupcakes and sweets made to order. Voted “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restau- (朝阳公园南门对面) rant” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-8pm. Unit 109, Bldg 11, Central 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang The Swiss Deli Offers an extensive range of Dongcheng District. (6528 2790); 2) Daily District. (6533 6973) 喜喜饼,朝阳朝阳门外大街6 cakes, deli items and sweets. Daily 7am-10pm. 10am-10pm. 28 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng 号新城国际11号楼109 1/F Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Bei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6553 2288 ext 2127) 东城 District. (8403 9452); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F, Cheese and Wine Made In Heaven One of 区潮阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店1层 Wudaokou Shopping Mall, Haidian District. Beijing’s best cheese selections, and always a (6266 6105); 4) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui wine to match. Sun-Wed noon-midnight, Thu- Symphony Wi-Fi, afternoon tea and breakfast Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar Sat noon-1.30am. 1-15 Chaoyang Gongyuan are all offered at this petite Central Park (6503 2893); 5) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other Xilu (next to Jenny Lou's), Chaoyang District bakery. Daily 8am-10pm. 105, Bldg 26, Central B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, grilled treats at this American chain. 1) Daily (6501 2901) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路1-15号 Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6533 Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056) 祖母厨 11am-9pm. 2/F, Jiamao Shopping Mall, 33 6956) 味感烘焙屋,朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际 Colibri Cafe Colibri offers more than 20 房, 1) 东城区南池子大街47-2号; 2) 东城区 Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang 26号楼105号(近世贸天阶) flavors of cupcakes, as well as sandwiches and 北新桥石雀胡同28号; 3) 海淀区五道口购物中 District. (6471 3876); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. coffee. Daily 10am-10pm. LG51, Sanlitun Vil- 心5层; 4) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲11号(友 B1-30 Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, lage North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. BARBECUE & TEPPANYAKI 谊商店后面); 5) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外 . (6714 0399); 3) Daily (6417 0808) 蜂鸟, 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 SohoB座1-2层 11am-9.30pm. FF16, Food Forum, B1/F, The Huazai Chuan Bar Good for a post-booze Village北区地下1层 chuan’r fest, with a good alcohol selection. Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, cover Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. Daily 24hrs. 14 Xindong Lu (next to The James bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts. Daily (8518 6315); 4) Daily 11am-9pm. B1/F, Grand Joyce), Chaoyang District (no tel) 华仔串吧, 朝 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dong- Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng 阳区新东路14号 sanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 6688 District. (6651 5283); 5) Daily 11am-10.30pm. ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马 International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 河大厦西大堂1层 Chaoyang District. (6532 0475); 6) Daily 11am- BEIJING 10pm. 2/F, Anzhen Hualian Department Store, Baozi Pu Fuel up with a bowl of Home Plate Bar-B-Que Offering American 时 Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District. (6441 9996) daoxiao mian – rustic shaved noodles topped Southern classics from ribs to pulled pork 时乐, 1) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂购物中心二 with pork, fresh cilantro and a ladle of spicy and brisket. Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu 层; 2) 崇文区崇文门外大街18号 国瑞城购物中 broth (RMB 5). Or grab a takeout bag of fluffy courtyard (from Dongsanhuan Beilu, head 心 B1-30; 3) 东城区东方新天地1区地铁层食通 pork baozi (RMB 4). Daily 6.30am-9pm. 108 20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection and take 天大街FF16商铺; 4) 西城区君太百货地下一层; Gulou Dongdajie (at the entrance to Nanluogu the first right), Chaoyang District. (5128 5584, 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际俱乐部旁边); Xiang), Dongcheng District. (no tel) 包子铺, 东 [email protected]) 本垒美国餐, 朝阳 6) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦2层 区霄云路35号院(东三环北路,过霄云路路口,往北 城区鼓楼东大街108号 走20米,到第一个路口右转) TGI Friday’s White collar hangout exports Chun Bing Jing Wei Cai Yonghegong Dajie American-style burgers, salads and “Mexi- (across the street and to the south of Cafe de la Let’s Burger Plus Takes the original Let’s can” food.. 1) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Poste), Dongcheng District. (64-6 2183) 春饼京 Burger formula but with additions like pizza Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, 18 Beichen burgers, sandwiches and croissants. Comptoirs de France Offers freshly baked 味菜, 东城区东城区雍和宫大街 Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8497 0650); 2) rolls, baguettes, and loaves of bread alongside LG46B, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Dahuaishu Grill Specializes in tasty lao Daily 11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang pastries and chocolates. Voted “Outstanding Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Beijing tabletop grills of chilli-doused pork, Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily Sandwiches” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Village北区地下1层 lamb, squid and kidney in a sweaty dining 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing Internation- Awards. Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1) Daily 7am-8 room. Daily 11am-10pm. 23 Meishuguan Nola Feast on Cajun dishes including boudin al Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang .30pm. Beijing United Family Hospital and Clin- Dongjie (Northwest off National Art Museum), balls, po’ boys and gumbo. Daily 10.30am-11- District. (8526 3388); 4) Daily 11am-11.30pm. ics Shop Number 2, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang Dongcheng District. (6400 8891) 大槐树烤肉馆, pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun District.; 2) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Beijing United 东城区美术馆东街23号(美术馆路口西北角) (8563 6215) 朝阳区秀水南街11号 Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8738) 星期五 Family Hospital and Clinics Shop Number 1, 2 餐厅, 1) 朝阳区北辰东路18号凯迪克格兰云天大 One East Modern American cuisine with a Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 7597); 3) Donghuamen Night Market If you’re peck- 酒店1层; 2) 西城区金城坊街9-2号; 3) 朝阳区 large selection of US wines. Their set lunch Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun Interna- ish and strolling the Wangfujing area of an au- 建国门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 4) 海淀区中关 consists of light dishes that won’t make you tional Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang tumn evening, stop by this lively strip of stalls 村南大街1号北京友谊宾馆 sleepy when you head back to work. Mon-Fri District. (5135 7645); 4) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 55-1, for a snack. Donghuamen night market only noon-2pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Union Bar & Grille The grill restaurant that’s Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6416 emerged in the early ‘80s, since when it has Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 classy enough to bring a date. Mon-Fri 11am- 2853); 5) Daily 7am-10.30pm. Door 102, Pacific gathered more and more food stalls complete ext 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔 11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-12pm. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg Century Place Department Store, 2A Gongti with screaming vendors and hungry crowds 顿酒店2层 6, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 2005); 6) Daily of both locals and foreign travelers. The food District. (6415 9117) 优年美式餐厅, 朝阳区三里 7am-8.30pm. 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangy- has to be seen to be believed. Almost anything Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill Voted “Outstand- 屯路19号三里屯Village6号楼3层S6-31 ing Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2347); you’d want (or in some cases, wouldn’t want) ing Mexican / Tex-Mex” in our 2011 Reader 7) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 to try is on show, from innards and scorpions Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 9.30am-11pm, Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. to silkworms and sea horses. The food comes Sat-Sun 7.30am-11.30pm. 88A International Bakeries, Delis & candy (6461 1525); 8) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 4 Ritan cheap – most chuan’r () cost only RMB Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang A Food Affaire Tucked into a corner of the Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 9) Daily 2-10. Just daring yourself to try out the odder District. (8532 2449) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号 April Gourmet, this is convenient for grocery 7am-8.30pm. L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, items is a lot of fun in itself. Daily 4-10pm. 国际俱乐部88A Tianzhu Zhen, . (8046 6309); Donghuamen Dajie (west of Wangfujing 10) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, Pedestrian Street), Wangfujing, Dongcheng China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 东华门夜市, 东城区东城区王府井大街 vath time! District. (6530 5480) 法派, 1) 朝阳区将台路2号 往西东华门大街 To win tickets to see Sven Vath on Feb 17, just tell us: 北京和睦家医院2店; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号北京 Er Yue Er Chunbing Daily 11am-midnight. 和睦家医院店; 3) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际 What did the name of Vath’s former band, OFF, stand for? Chaoyang Park West Gate, Chaoyang District. 公寓商业5号楼1层; 4) 朝阳区幸福村中路55-1 (6460 5986) 二月二春饼, 朝阳区朝阳公园西门 Email [email protected]. 号; 5) 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心商场102

66 February 2012 DIRECTORY / DINING Fu Jia Lou Perennially packed, Fu Jia Lou is 号; 3) 西城区南礼士路58号; 4) 海淀区万泉 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2 ist, open-plan restaurant serving decent Asian a true old-style Beijing experience, complete 河路69号 .30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 and Western cuisine. Daily 5.30am-11.30pm. with low wooden tables and chairs, hollering Kuan Dian Hip youth chow down on chicken Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu waiters and excellent zhajiang mian. Daily wings on the rooftop terrace of this Drum 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北 Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. 11am-2pm, 4.30-9.30pm. 23 Dongsishitiao Tower-area restaurant all throughout the 京东方君悦大酒店1层 (6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府井金鱼胡 (200m west of Poly Plaza), Dongcheng District. year. Daily 11am-midnight. 135 Jiugulou Dajie, 同8号王府半岛酒店地下1层 (8403 7831) 福家楼, 东城区东四十条23号(保利 Xicheng District. (8404 0523) 宽店, 西城区旧 Buffets Kranzler’s This Kempinski venue’s claim to 大厦西200米) 鼓楼大街135号 360 Casual Dining International buffet din- fame is their classy East-meets-West buffet Gui Wei An almost upscale restaurant by Lao Beijing Kaorou Marinated beef or ing whenever you need it. Daily 24hrs. Hilton with a range of German, Italian, Japanese and barbecue standards. Only 80 of wings mutton grilled on a zhizi (Qing-style charcoal Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital Chinese specialties. A live jazz band and the are marinated here everyday, which shows brazier) at your table. A nip of baijiu is the tra- International Airport, Chaoyang District. (6458 Kempinski’s Kids Club round out the offerings. how much care goes into the process. 5-10pm. ditional tipple for this lao Beijing snack. Daily 8888) 朝阳区首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店 Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 20 Heizhima Hutong, Dongcheng District. Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 11am-11pm. 4A, Longtoujing Hutong (near Aroma Aroma’s buffet offers many distinct (6407 5931) 鬼味烤翅, 东城区南锣鼓巷黑芝麻 Prince Gong's Mansion south of Houhai Lake), ext 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层 胡同20号 cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese and South- Xicheng District. (8322 2217) 老北京烤肉, 西城 east Asian, as well as Western favorites. Daily Kerry’s Kitchen Quality ingredients create Hai Wan Ju 1) Daily 10.30am-10.30pm. 36 区龙头井胡同甲14号(近恭王府) 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton South-East Asian flavors in both buffet and a la Songyu Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8731 3518); Lao Beijing Zhajiangmian Charming wait Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. carte settings. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 11 Zengguang Lu (south- staff efficiently attend to diners as they slurp (5908 8161) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号 Chaoyang District. (6561 8833) 朝阳区光华路1号 west corner of Ganjiakou Department Store), on delicious, saucy noodles enough to feed 丽思卡尔顿酒店 Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant offering Haidian District. (8837 4993) 海碗居, 1) 朝阳 three people without burning a hole in your Asia Bistro Hotel-restaurant specializes in an innovative selection of Asian and Western 区松榆南里36号; 2) 海淀区增光路11号(甘家口 wallet. Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 29 Chongwen- cuisines. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 商场西南角) cuisine from and Vietnam. 11.30am-3- menwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6705 6705) pm on Sunday afternoons. Voted "Outstanding 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Beijing Financial Hong Bin Lou This time-honored Hui 老北京炸酱面, 崇文区崇文门外大街29号 Hotel Brunch" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Street, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 restaurant serves the standards of halal Beijing Linhuxuan Restaurant 11am-2pm, Awards. Daily 6am-midnight.. Lobby, JW Mar- 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街11 cuisine, including halal Peking duck (prepared 5-9.30pm. 1-8 Huangsi Ave (near Anding- riott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, 号洲际酒店 according to Muslim dietary law), shuan menwai, Jiangzhaikou), Liuyin Park Lakeside, Chaoyang District. (5908 8511) 朝阳区建国路83 Red Orange Seasonal menus of Asian and yangrou (scalded lamb) and feiniu huoguo Dongcheng District. (8412 2679) 东城区安定门 号JW万豪酒店 Western dishes, with an open kitchen for (succulent beef crock-pot). Daily 11am-2pm, 外蒋宅口柳荫公园湖畔黄寺大街甲8号 Beijing Bistro Buffet dining at its best. 2/F, cooking-to-order around the clock. Daily 5-9pm. 11 Zhanlanguan Lu (at the intersection 24 hrs. 1/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, of Baiwanzhuang), Xicheng District. (6899 Longfusi Xiaochidian Old school in every Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun sense (from the food down to the decor and Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云 Yunnan Dasha, Northeast corner of Taiyang- 2569/4560) http://www.hongbinlou.com.cn/ gong Qiao and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Beilu, hqfw.html 鸿宾楼, 西城区展览馆11号（百万 gruff, cafeteria-style service), this long-running 路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层 eatery serves traditional Hui dishes and Chaoyang District. (6429 8888 ext 6328) 红橙, 庄路口） BLD Cafe International buffet restaurant 新云南皇冠假日酒店1层, 朝阳区东北三环西坝河 snacks, including lu da gun'r (rolling donkey), featuring showpiece Sunday brunch. Renais- Hong Lu Taking a fresh look at lao Beijing bao du (boiled tripe) and the infamous dou 太阳宫桥东北角 cuisine, Hong Lu casts light on the true scope sance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan zhi (fermented mung bean soup). Upstairs Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8223) www. Senses Hosts Bubbly Sundays, one of the of this capital's cuisine. Daily 11.30am-11pm. 6 has a sit-down restaurant with private rooms. most lavish brunches in town. Voted “Out- Sanlitun Nanlu (150m south of The Bookworm), renaissancebeijingcapital.com 朝阳区东三环中 1) Fangjia Hutong, Andingmen Neidajie, 路61号北京富力万丽酒店 standing Hotel Brunch” with Taste in our 2011 Chaoyang District. (6593 8970) 朝阳区三里屯南 Dongcheng District.; 2) 1 Longfusi Qianjie, Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 路6号（书虫往南150米） Dongcheng District. (6406 0668) 隆福寺小吃 Cafe Cha A sumptuous buffet featuring a su- 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.. 1/F, The Westin Hot Bean Cooperative Run by a group of hip 店, 1) 东城区安定门内大街方家胡同; 2) 东城 shi and station, pasta, pizza, Malaysian Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 youngsters, the whimsical hand-painted walls 区隆福寺前街1号 and tandoori specialties. Daily 6-10am, 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯 and a big old tree in the middle of their court- 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La 汀大酒店1层 My China Dine in the relaxed and friendly Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 yard make for a pleasant place to chill, but it’s atmosphere of My China at the Hilton Beijing Seasonal Tastes Lively, cool, clean and fresh, the chicken wings that are the main draw. Daily 2211 ext 2715) 咖啡Cha, 海淀区紫竹院路29号 Capital Airport hotel, where you can sample 香格里拉饭店 this buffet restaurant comes with interactive 10am-10pm. Just inside Chaodou Hutong (50m classic at its most exquisite, or cooking stations and healthful “super foods” north of Jiaodaokou Nandajie and Kuan Jie try some distinctive and authentic dishes from CBD International Cuisine Buffet restaurant corners that help jump start your day. On intersection), Dongcheng District. (8401 6165) the famous culinary regions of Sichuan and featuring open kitchens and a combination of Sundays, Seasonal Tastes hosts “Bubbalicious,” 炒豆合作社, 东城区交道口南大街炒豆胡同 Hunan. Daily 11.30am-10pm. Hilton Beijing Western and Asian favorites. Daily 6.30am-11- which readers voted as the “Best Hotel Brunch” Huguosi Xiaochidian Traditional Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital Interna- pm. Grand Millennium Beijing, , in our 2011 Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10 snacks served by this popular, hygienic, tional Airport, Chaoyang District. (6450 4889, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. .30am, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin laozihao (historical brand). 1) Daily 5.30am-9- 6458 8888 ext 8901) 腾香居, 朝阳区首都机场3 (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7号财富中心北京 Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, pm. 93 Huguosi Dajie, Xicheng District. (6618 号航站希尔顿酒店 千禧大酒店 Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区 1705); 2) Daily 6am-8pm. 180 Di'anmenwai Noodle Bar This hip 12-seat bar is not your East 33 International buffet restaurant featur- 东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店2层 Dajie, Xicheng District. (6404 2946) 护国寺小吃 everyday mianguan’r. The ingredients are ing Asian and Western treats plus a weekend Vasco’s International and Chinese culinary 店, 1) 西城区护国寺大街93号; 2) 西城区地安 excellent, food prices reasonable (drinks less seafood buffet featuring live Boston lobster. hits with a Portuguese twist. On Sundays it 门外大街180号 so). The menu is limited, but what they do Daily 6.30am-10.30pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 hosts FIZZtastic, voted “Outstanding Hotel Jing Wei Lou Traditional Beijing food like mi- they do very well indeed. Daily 11am-10pm. Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 Brunch” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. ancha (a millet flour gruel), zha gezhi ( 1949 – The Hidden City, Courtyard 4, Gongti 3388 ext 5171) 东三十三, 东城区东长安街33号 Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. made from mung bean flour) and roast duck. Beilu (behind Pacific Century Place), Chaoyang 北京饭店莱佛士 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 99 Fuxingmennei District. (6501 1949) 面吧, 朝阳区工体北路4号 Elements Open kitchen dining experience Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城 Dajie, Xicheng District. (5839 9511); 2) Daily 院 (盈科中心南面) with “pan-Asian” cuisines and other culinary 区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王府井酒店5层 11am-2pm, 5-9pm. 181A Di’anmen Xidajie, The Roadhouse at Mutianyu Fantastic Great styles from around the world prepared in five VIC International buffet dining with a smatter- Xicheng District. (8322 6514); 3) Daily 11am-2- Wall views and hearty Chinese country food kitchens representing the different “elements” ing of Gallic touches. Mon-Fri 12pm-2.30pm, pm, 5pm-11.30pm. 1/F, Fuyou Binguan, 21 Tai- including fresh rainbow trout. Sat-Sun and of cooking. Daily 6-10am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-10.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel pusi Jie, Xicheng District. (6605 2277); 4) Daily holidays 11am-3pm, or by prior appointment. 6-10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, 10am-2pm, 5-9pm. 1/F, Unit 1, Wudongdalou 12 Mutianyu Village, Huairou District. (6162 Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5020) 元素 Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC国际美食, A, courtyard 9, Chegongzhuang Dajie, Xicheng 6506) www.roadhouseatmutianyu.com大路馆 阁, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层 District, Xicheng District. (8839 5246) 京味楼, 儿, 怀柔区慕田峪村12号 Essence Market-fresh daily menus and inter- 1) 西城区复兴门内大街99号; 2) 西城区地安门 national buffets with Asian & Western delights. 西大街甲181A号; 3) 西城区太仆寺街21号府右宾 Cafes & teahouses Daily 24hrs. Lobby level of Crowne Plaza 馆1楼; 4) 西城区西城区车公庄大街9号院五栋大 Beijing Duck Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng Cafe Noir Pan- and European 楼A栋1单元1楼 Bianyifang A Beijing duck institution with District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西餐厅, 东城区王府 classics served with a garden view. Daily multiple branches. Daily 11am-9.30pm. www. Jing Wei Mian Da Wang This ornate, tourist- 井大街48号国际艺苑皇冠假日酒店内 6.30am-midnight. Traders Upper East Hotel, friendly restaurant serves authentic dishes of bianyifang.com for locations. 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 Feast Buffet and a la carte with live cooking lao Beijing fare - hand-pulled noodles, cold Da Dong Roast Duck The “superlean” roast 8888) 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店 stations. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 dishes, snack foods and more. 10.30am-10 ducks are regularly hyped as the best in the North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng Dis- Maan Coffee Daily 9am-midnight. 7 Jiangtai .30pm. 35 Xidajie, Di'anmen (just west of the city. Voted “Best Beijing Duck,” “Best Chinese trict. (5798 8888) 东城区东城区北三环路36号 Xilu, next to the entrance gate for , Di'anmen intersection facing Pingan Dadao), Restaurant of the Year” and “Best For Impress- across from Rosedale Hotel, Chaoyang District. Dongcheng District. (6405 6666) 京味面大王, ing Visitors“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Garden Court Brasserie-style buffet featur- (8457 3470) 漫咖啡, 朝阳区将太西路7号 东城区地安门西大街35号 Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, ing an extravagant Champagne brunch on Milano Café Tiny eatery with decent (if Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); Sundays. Daily 6-10am,11.30am-2pm,6-11pm. Jiumen Xiaochi Taste some of the best of standard) selection of Italian dishes. Daily 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing’s traditional snacks at this collection 10am-11pm. Unit 108, Bldg 11, Central Park, Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2340) 景苑咖 of laozihao (time-honored brand) snack stalls, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu, 啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店 most of which were originally located in Qian- (6597 9008) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际 Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董 men but have been forced by redevelopment Grand Cafe Indulgent buffet featuring in- 11号楼108室 to move from their historic location. Daily 烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层; 2) 东城 ternational cuisines and homemade desserts. Moment Cafe Offers a variety of coffees, 10am-10pm. 1 Xiaoyou Hutong, Xicheng Dis- 区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼; 3) 朝 Daily 24hrs (buffet 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am- salted and sweet crepes, hot sandwiches trict. (6402 5858) 九门小吃, 西城区孝友胡同1号 阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm). Grand Hyatt, Oriental and salads all made with fresh, high quality Duck De Chine Voted "Outstanding Beijing Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng Kaorou Wang This laozihao restaurant ingredients. Daily noon-10pm. B1-525, Sanlitun Duck" in our 2011 Restaurant Awards. Daily District. (8518 1234 ext 3628) 凯菲厅, 东城区东 specializes in Hui-style grilled beef and dishes, Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8590 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1949, Courtyard 长安街1号东方广场东方君悦大酒店 lauded by the likes of Puyi and Guo Moruo. 1) 0724) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho B1-525 10.30am-9.30pm. 32B Zizhuyuan lu, Haidian 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite the south gate of Greenfish Floor-to-ceiling windows and Rug Bagel & Café Bagels, play area and free District. (6848 7031/7035); 2) Daily 10.30am- Pacific Century Place Mall), Chaoyang District “flexitarian” cuisine – fresh and tasty food Wi-Fi make this a great addition to Chaoyang 9.30pm. 185 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng (6501 8881) 朝阳区工体北路4号院 (太平洋百 with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes. Park. Tue-Sun 11.30am-10pm. Bldg 4, Lishui District. (6406 9729); 3) Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 货南门对面) Daily 6.30am-11pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Jiayuan, Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu (opposite 58 Nanlishi Lu, Xicheng District. (6802 8180); Made in China This stylish joint on the first Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, South Gate of Chaoyang Park) Chaoyang 4) Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 69 Wanquanhe Lu, floor of the Grand Hyatt offers some of the Xicheng District. (6601 6666 ext 6255) 四季汇, District (8550 2722) 朝阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉 Haidian District. (6257 6888) 烤肉宛, 1) 海淀 city’s finest roast duck. Voted “Outstanding 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店 园4号楼(朝阳公园南门对面) 区紫竹院路乙32号; 2) 东城区雍和宫大街185 Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2011 Jing Watch the chefs in action at this minimal-

February 2012 67 DIRECTORY / DINING Village Cafe European and Southeast Asian Wu Li Xiang Authentic Cantonese and Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城 (near The Place), Chaoyang District. (8590 cuisine in a boutique space. Daily 24hr. 1/F, The regional cuisines. Hong Kong-style dim sum 区王府井希尔顿酒店王府井东街8号 6266) 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际AB座1 Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 served daily. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm,Sat- Green T. House Tea-infused . 楼(近世贸天阶) Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210) 朝 Sun 9am-4pm,5-10pm. Traders Upper East Ho- Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang Grill 79 A captivating destination for inter- 阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层 tel, Beijing, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (intersection District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311) 紫云轩, 朝阳区 national dining. Savor the delicate flavors of WasPark Cute and cheerful, this little of Xiaoyun Qiao and Fangyuan Xilu near Upper 工体西路6号 simple, wild and fresh ingredients that each East Side), Chaoyang District (5907 8406) 朝阳 American joint make a mean burger. Mon-Fri My China Classic Beijing and spicy Sichuan season has to offer. Mon-Thu & Sun noon-2am; 11.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 1-10pm. Unit 2369, 3/F, 区东四环北路2号(霄云桥和芳园西十字路口)北京 Fri-Sat noon-4am. 79/F, China World Summit 上东盛贸饭店 2-3 层 and Hunan cuisine cooked authentically by North Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, chefs from the region. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, Wing, Phase 3, 1 Chaoyang District (5869 2884) 朝阳区东大桥路8 Yao Chi The open kitchen is as lively as any in 5.30pm to 10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beiing Capital Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街 号Soho尚都北塔3层2369室 the city, with around 20 chefs busying them- Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都机场希 (6505 2299 ext 6424) 1号国贸大酒店79楼 selves on preparing the dim sum and other 尔顿酒店2层 Cantonese Cantonese favorites. Daily 11am-2.30pm,5.30- IFW Managed by the Park Hyatt, IFW offers Let’s Seafood Mussels, whole fish, seafood 10pm. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune salads and bouillabaisse. Daily 11.30am-mid- Celestial Court Seafood and dim sum in Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang top quality cuisine from all around China, a luxurious setting for those on an expense prepared at live cooking stations. Mon-Fri night. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8587 6888) 瑶池中餐厅, 朝阳区东三 District. (5208 6038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那 account. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 环中路7号 7.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-10pm. B1/F, 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai 里花园1层 Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2460 or Yu Voted “Outstanding Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1568) 悦食悦 2462) 天宝阁, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国 (High-End)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant 香, 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京银泰中心 际俱乐部饭店2层 Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 83A 悦·生活地下1层 Jianguo Lu (inside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel), Choy's Seafood Innovative seafood dishes Chaoyang District. (5908 8111) 玉, 朝阳区建 Jusong Mao-themed café and restaurant in inspired by the classics. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 国路甲83号 hip digs. Daily 11am-9.30pm. LG-15, Sanlitun 5.30-10.30pm. 2/F, Marriott Beijing Northeast, Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 Yue Cantonese with mainland influences. District (6413 2275) 朝阳区三里屯路19号Village 8888) 采海轩，朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万 Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 North Third 北区B1NLG-15号 豪酒店2层 Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. (5798 8888) 东城区东城区北三环路36号 Peking Legacy More style than substance, Dragon Palace and other but a good kung pao chicken. Daily 11am-11- specialties from around China prepared to ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the pm. Northeast corner of Beixingqiao (subway exquisite standards and served in an appro- dynasty look with golden opulent tones and exit B), Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng priately elegant setting. Daily 11.30am-2pm, traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko District (6226 6368) 东城区东直门内大街(北新 6-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 桥地铁B出口) Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4217) 龙 InterContinental Beijing Financial Street, 11 苑中餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店 Contemporary Fook Lam Moon Legendary Hong Kong International Modo Modern wine bar serving well over institution with one simple principle: premium Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese supple- a dozen wines by the glass, as well as small ingredients should be allowed to speak for mented by signature dishes from China’s other plates of tasty contemporary European cui- themselves. Voted “Outstanding New Restau- major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, sine. Also features Enomatic wine dispensers rant (Chinese)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Sichuan, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Daily 11.30am- to allow people to explore different wines. Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, Westin Beijing Voted “Best New Retaurant (Non-Chinese)“ 4/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Sun- Waidajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext District. (5922 8888 ext 8121) 朝阳区东三环北路 Thu noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-10.30pm. 3/F, 6411) 福临门,朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大 7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店 Sanlitun Village South, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang 酒店4楼 District. (6415 7207) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3楼 Hengshan Hui Serving Hong Kong staples: Central & South American dim sum, milk tea and stir-fried noodles, Daily Brazillian Churrascos Latin-style grill 1 0.30am-11.30pm. 1/F, Kerry EAS Logistics restaurant at the lobby level of the hotel. Daily Building (entrance at back of building), 21 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Crowne Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (6466 1211) 朝阳 Plaza Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang 区霄云路21号嘉里大通附楼1楼 District. (8498 2288) 朝阳区北四环中路8号五洲 Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; 皇冠假日酒店1层 classy atmosphere. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30- Luga’s The tiny outpost where Luga launched 10pm. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Hotel, 1 Guang- his empire still does a brisk trade in Alameda Contemporary fine dining with a hua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 41) and cheap drinks. Daily 10am-3am. Sanlitun Brazilian twist. Voted “Outstanding Business 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层 Houjie (opposite Aperitivo), Chaoyang District. Lunch” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面 Daily 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Jewel Well-presented authentic Cantonese Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6417 8084) 朝阳区 cuisine and signature dishes from around Luga's Villa Decent beers and Mexican food 三里屯北街 China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. ranging from and burritos, to 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng fajitas, nachos and more. Voted "Outstand- China Grill Get a bird’s eye view of Beijing District. (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金 ing Mexican / Tex-Mex" in our 2011 Reader while dining on grilled meats, seafood and 融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3am. 7 Sanlitun classical Chinese dishes. Daily 6-10.30am, Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 66/F, Park Mosto Inventive, exciting contemporary food Ming Court Headed by a master chef trained Hyatt Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang with a South American touch. Voted “Best at the two Michelin-star Ming Court at the District. (6416 2575) 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3 购物中心后 District. (8567 1234) 北京亮, 朝阳区建国门外大 Business Lunch,” “Best Steak,” “Outstand- Langham Place in Hong Kong, it specializes 街2号柏悦酒店66层 ing Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese),“ in Cantonese and Shandong cuisine.Daily The Saddle Cantina Voted "Best Mexican Compass Grill Fine steak and seafood served “Outstanding For a Romantic Meal“ and “Out- 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1 Er Jing / Tex-Mex" in our 2011 Reader Restaurant standing Steak“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Road, Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport. Awards. Daily 11am-late. Nali Patio, 81 San- in elegant surroundings complete with six private rooms. Daily 5.30-11pm. Hilton Beiing Awards. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) 明阁, 朝阳区首 litun Beilu (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. 都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店 Chaoyang District. (5208 6005) 朝阳区三里屯北 Capital Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都 机场希尔顿酒店 (5208 6030) 摸石头, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那 Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring 路81号北京那里花园内西侧二层小楼 里花园3层 dim sum as well as seafood dishes. Mon-Fri Fuel Fun, funky restaurant serving , gigantic ribs and one of Beijing’s biggest ham- RoomBeijing Creative contemporary dining 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-2.30pm; from former Blu Lobster chef Brian McKenna. daily 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing burgers. Daily 11am-late. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Erjing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport, Sun-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu-Sat 11am-2am. Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Rm 301-302, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Dongcheng District. (8518 1234 ext 3822) 悦 Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) 朝阳区首都机场 二经路1号朗豪酒店 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 庭, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦 (8517 2033) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心 大酒店地下1层 301-302室 Ri Chang Best known for their claypot cas- seroles, Ri Chang will offer you a quick meal. The service is speedy and the prices are cheap, but be prepared for a line. Daily 11am-3am. 72 Dongdan Beidajie, at the corner of Waijiaobu Hutong, Dongcheng District (6525 1783) 东城 区东单北大街72号外交部口内 Sun Palace Offers decent dim sum, Canton- ese specialties and seafood cooked by Hong Kong chefs. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. TERRA Cevicheria and bar by the team 4/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, Yunnan behind SALT. Offering contemporary Dasha, Northeast corner of Taiyanggong Qiao Peruvian cuisine and innovative cocktails. and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang Tue-Sun 11am-1am. 1 Sanlitun Nan Lu, Beijing, District. (6429 8888 ext 6332) 太阳宫中餐厅, 新 Chaoyang District. (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯 云南皇冠假日酒店4层, 朝阳区东北三环西坝河 南路1号 太阳宫桥东北角 Tang Palace Some of the best dim sum in Contemporary Chinese Gori An international eatery with every- town. Daily 7.30am-10.30pm. 1/F, Haoyue Chynna Serving Northern thing from Thai to terriyaki opened by the SALT Innovative restaurant in a fresh modern Jianguo Hotel, 17 Jianguomennei Dajie, and a range of other regional classics with a much-loved Igosso/Pekotan team. Daily minimalist setting has weekly two-course or Dongcheng District (6513 1288) 东城区东城区 modern twist. Daily 10.30am-2pm.5.30-11pm. 11am-midnight. 1/F, Tower AB, The Office Park three-course set meals. Voted “Outstanding 建国门内大街17号好苑建国商务酒店1楼 5/F Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing (Yuanyang Guanghua Guoji), 10 Jintong Xilu Business Lunch” and “Outstanding Steak” in

68 February 2012 DIRECTORY / DINING our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat serves fried and boiled dumplings as well noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon- as jia chang cai. 74 Baochao Hutong, Gulou 4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (west of Rosedale Dong Dajie (walk north on Baochao Hutong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) 盐, 朝 until the western end of Gulou Dong Dajie), 阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边) Dongcheng District (8405 0399) 东城区鼓楼东 Scarlett Chic wine bar and restaurant. Daily 大街, 宝钞胡同74号 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang Old Beijing Mending Roubing Restaurant District. (6552 2880) 朝阳区工体西路甲7号北 More than just roubing, try a whole host of 京极栈内 old Beijing snacks here. Daily 10am-10pm. Water Fusion cuisine by the lakeside. Specials Xirongxian Hutong, Xicheng District (no tel) 西 on set meals during the week plus afternoon 城区,西绒线胡同 tea until 5pm daily. Solana 15-4, 6 Chaoyang Xian Lao Man This Beijing institution Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6008, doesn’t skimp on the stuffing: big chubby 137 0113 1533 English) 子水,朝阳区朝阳公园路6 dumplings. Daily 10am-10pm.1) 252 And- 号蓝色港湾国际商区15-4 ingmennei Dajie, Dongcheng District (6404 6944); 2) 316 Dongsi Beidajie, Dongcheng DELIVERIES District (8402 5779); 3) 7-2 Shunsha Jie, Shunyi District (5213 4777) 1) 东城区安定门内大街252 Sherpa’s Fast, friendly and straight to your 号 ; 2) 东城区东四北大街316号 ; 3) 顺义区顺 front door, Sherpa's is a third-party food 沙路商业街7-2号 delivery service. Notable restaurants on their books include Hatsune, Hercules and La Pizza. Zhuzhong Dalian Huoshao Dumplings They'll also deliver additional beverages truly are the star here, but try their baodu. 55 alongside your order. Daily 9.30am-10.30pm Gulou Xidajie, Xicheng District (6401 2342) 铸 (40 0600 6209) www.sherpa.com.cn 钟褡裢火烧, 西城区鼓楼西大街55号

Dongbei European Black Soil Impressions Out-of-the-way, but Aria Inventive European food from monthly the go-to for homesick Dongbeiren wanting changing menus. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, a fix. Daily 11am-10pm. Building 1, Anhuili 2nd 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 5.30-10pm. 2/F, Qu, Huizhong Lu, Chaoyang District (6498 China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 5015) 朝阳区慧忠路安慧里二区1号楼(近北苑路) Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大 Dumplings 饭店二层 Capital M Classy European cooking and Bei- jing’s best view across Qianmen. Voted “Best Brunch” and “Outstanding For a Romantic Meal“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street, Chongwen District. (6702 2727) 崇文区前门步行街2号3层 Morel’s Sanlitun stalwart serves Belgian-style steak tartare from locally bred beef and tasty mussels. Voted “Outstanding French (Afford- ble)“ in our 2011 Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat 11.30am-1am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Workers’ Gymnasium North Gate, northwest corner of Chunxiu Lu), Dongcheng District. (6416 8802) 东城区莫劳龙玺西餐, 工体北路春秀路西北角工 人体育馆北门对面

Din Tai Fung Taste just one dumpling to know why they’re famous around the world. Voted “Best Dim Sum” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Mon-Fri 11.30am-9 .30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-10pm. 7/F, Dangdai Shangcheng, 40 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (6269 6726); 2) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5-10pm. 24 Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6462 4502); 3) Daily 11.30am-9.30pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, China Central Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1536); 4) B1-1/F, Grand Pacific Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6615 9028) 鼎泰丰, 1) 海淀 区中关村大街40号当代商城7层; 2) 朝阳区新源 西里中街24号; 3) 朝阳区建国路87号华贸中心新 光天地6层; 4) 西城区西单北大街133号君太百 货地下1层及1层

Green Bites Dumpling Bar Healthy Park Side Bar & Grill This family-friendly steamed dumplings & slow-cooked soup restaurant featuring a pleasant garden terrace delivered to your door. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. is ideal for both dating or family dining. Burg- Unit 5-106, 1/F, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, ers, steaks, wings, salads, sandwiches, steaks Chaoyang District. (8590 0475) 绿盒子蒸饺，朝 and other Western fare, complemented by a 阳区工体北路三里屯Soho 1层5-106室 healthy wine list. Daily 10am-late. 9-6 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang Meiming’r Shengjian Hot ‘n soupy pan- District. (6444 6555) 园景, 朝阳区将台西路9-6 fried pork buns, just like they make them in 号(珀丽酒店对面) Shanghai. Gulou Xidajie (near Ganlu Hutong), Xicheng District. (8408 3133) 没名儿生煎，西城 Royal Smushi House Sushi-sized smorre- 区鼓楼西大街 （近甘露胡同) brod, a bakery and a formal dining restaurant in one space. Daily 7am-10.30pm. 12 - Mr. Shi’s Dumplings Small hole-in-the-wall menwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6416 9664)

February 2012 69 DIRECTORY / DINING 皇家慕喜, 朝阳区东直门外大街12号 CHAO Located in Solana with an open inte- Najia Xiaoguan Consistently well-executed Scene a Cafe This two-level restaurant rior, CHAO serves up a variety of fusion foods Manchu cuisine without the swanky atmos- offers a buffet with a wide selection of pastas, with a French touch, with daily homemade phere. 1) Daily 11.30am-10pm. 10 Yonganli salads, mains and desserts made in eight bread and an extensive wine list. Daily 11am- (south of the LG Twin Towers), Jianguomenwai differently themed open kitchens. Daily 6am- 11pm. RS-17, Bldg 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Dajie, Chaoyang District (6567 3663); 2) Daily 1am. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 1778) 11.30am-10pm. 1 Yikesong (south of Botanical Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 35) 咖 潮, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾11栋RS-17号 Gardens crossroad), , Haidian 啡苑, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店 Lunar 8 Lunar 8's menu is a blend of all-things District (8259 8588) 那家小馆,1) 朝阳区建国门 Asian - choose from Chinese, Japanese, 外大街永安里10号(双子座大厦南侧); 2) 海淀区 Temple Restaurant Beijing High-end 香山一棵松29号(植物园十字路口南) French cuisine set in a fresh, modern context. Southeast Asian and Indian dishes, including sashimi, chicken tikka, prawns Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm, Sun Indian/Pakistani 11.30am-2.30pm. 23 Songzhusi Temple, and more. 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Shatan Beijie, Dongcheng District (8400 2232) Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jian- Ganges Indian Restaurant Southern 东城区沙滩北街嵩祝寺23号 guomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8507 and northern Indian classics like chicken 3618) 朝阳区建国门外大街,永安东里8号 tikka masala and lamb . Voted The Vineleaf Sister to Wudaoying sweet- “Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2011 Reader heart Vineyard Café, this tiny eatery serves German Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) S93-3, British gastropub food with interesting draft Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang beers. Daily (closed Tuesdays) 11.30am-2 Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best District. (6416 0181/6121); 2) 6/F, Wudaokou .45pm, 6-10.15pm. 9 Jianchang Hutong (east choices for authentic (if pricey) German U-Center, Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 of Yonghe Villas), Dongcheng District (6407 food. The Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 7944); 3) 5/B, Hairun International Apartment, 6308) 东城区箭厂胡同9号(近五道营胡同)) 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353); Vineyard Cafe Hip hutong cafe specializes 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾 4) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, in comfort food and hearty . Voted 斯基饭店 Chaoyang District. (6587 2999); 5) 2/F, Paddy “Outstanding Brunch” in our 2011 Reader O'Shea's, 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun 11.30am-10 Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s District. (6417 0900) 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区 .30pm, closed Mon. 31 Wudaoying Hutong, Docking Station) The Sanlitun sister of 三里屯路19号三里屯VillageS93-3; 2) 海淀区 Dongcheng District. (6402 7961) 葡萄院儿, 东 Schindler’s Tankstelle has great sausages, 成府路U-CENTER6层; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号海 城区五道营胡同31号 pork knuckle and draft beers. Daily 11am-late. 润国际公寓底商5号; 4) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸 10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. YellowStone Restaurant & Bar A relaxed 天阶地下1层138A; 5) 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 (6463 1108) 申德勒码头餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯北 atmosphere for informal dining and casual 爱尔兰酒吧2层 小街10号 drinks. Daily 9am-1am. Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Beichen Donglu, South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz Chaoyang District. (6481 7000) 黄玉石, 朝阳 and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of 区北辰东路8 German and European rye, wheat and white breads, along with tasty homemade cakes and French sweets. Restaurant daily 9am-10pm. Bakery The Taj Pavilion Friendly management daily 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), and some of Beijing’s finest Indian food. Brasserie Flo Soft opening in February. 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0201) Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in Owned by the powerful Flo Group, and now 德南面包房, 朝阳区枣营路29号好运街27号 our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily a Beijing institution. French classics include 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) L222, Euro- Villa Castanea Located next to the Summer the onion soup and profiteroles. Voted “Best plaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi Palace, this restaurant has one of the largest French (Affordable)” in our 2011 Reader District. (8046 3238); 2) China Overseas Plaza, private gardens in Beijing – suitable for Restaurant Awards. 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang Chaoyang District. (136 9302 8663); 3) 3/F, outdoor commercial activities and weddings. District. 北京福楼餐厅,朝阳区霄云路18号 Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang It serves German and Western fare, including Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 Cafe de la Poste Beijing’s French com- home-brewed beer and crispy pork knuckle. ext 3811) 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 顺义区天竺镇裕 munity pack in every night for steaks, salads, Daily 11am-10pm. 266 Wan’an Donglu, Pu‘an 翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222室; 2) 朝阳区国 cheese and wine. Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-late. Dian, Haidian District. (6272 0130; 6272 0131) 贸往西北中海广场; 3) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. 七叶香山, 海淀区万安东路普安店266号 (6402 7047) 东城区雍和宫大街58号 丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层 Jaan A light and innovative interpretation of Hot Pot classic French cuisine in a regal period setting. Italian Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as fa- Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm. Raffles Beijing Alio Olio Classic, tasty and affordable mous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Hotel, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng Italian cuisine. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Sichuan cuisine. Voted “Best Hot Pot,” “Out- District. (8500 4186, 6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安, Chaoyang District. (6594 0938) 朝阳区朝阳 standing Restaurant of the Year (Chinese),” 东城区东长安街33号北京饭店莱佛士 公园西门 and “Outstanding Service“ in our 2011 Reader Le Cabernet French bistro opens its summer Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 24hrs. 2A Bai- terrace, serving wine, juice cocktail, beer jiazhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6595 2982); and ice creams. Daily 9am-midnight. Novotel 2) Daily 24hrs. 7/F, New Wedding Shopping Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Center, 109 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7621) 卡 (6617 4063); 3) Daily 10.30am-3am. 3/F, Beiyue 本妮法餐厅, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号诺富特 Dasha, 2A Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. 和平宾馆 (8463 9300) 海底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲 Le Pré Lenôtre Exudes all the pomp of fine 2号; 2) 西城区西单北大街109号婚庆大楼7层; French dining and matches it with profes- 3) 朝阳区惠新东街甲2号北奥大厦3层 sional service and accomplished food. Voted “Outstanding French (High-End)“ in our 2011 Huaiyang Khajuraho Taking inspiration from the Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2 Summer Palace Light and delicious Huai- temple cooking of Khajuraho, this brand-new .30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Sofitel Hotel, Bldg yang and Cantonese cuisine cooked with flair. Sanlitun Soho restaurant serves healthy C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Indian food. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 1122-1-2, District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广 Bordeaux selections. Voted “Outstanding Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang 场C座6层 Cantonese Restaurant (High-End)“ in our 2011 District (8527 0464) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯 Maison Boulud Famous New York chef Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am- soho1号楼1122－1－2 Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food 2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and afford- Annie’s Unpretentious, affordable and to Beijing. Excellent food and service. Voted Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. able in a pleasant, well-lit environment. Vegan popular Italian chain. Voted “Best Italian “Best French (high-end),” “Best Service," (6505 2266 ext 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门 friendly. Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1 Jingyang (Affordable)” and “Best Family-Friendly "Best for a Romantic Meal,” “Best Wine List” 外大街1号中国大饭店大堂 Hutong (50m west off Nanluogu Xiang) Restaurant” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant and “Non-Chinese Restaurant of the Year” in Wumingju Elaborate dishes with a distinct Dongcheng District. (6406 4347) 东城区景阳胡 Awards. 1) 11am-11pm. Ritan High Life 2-3-93, our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri Jiangsu and Huaiyang flavor. Daily 11am-2pm, 同1号(南锣鼓巷往东50米) (across from Ritan Park North Gate), Chaoyang 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4- 5-9.30pm. 32 Zaoying Beili, Maizidian Jie, District. (8569 3031); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. pm, 6-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Mughal's Restaurant Friendly staff serve Chaoyang District. (6502 1568) 无名居,朝阳区 16 Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6503 Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 9200) 布 up authentic Indian and Pakistani tandoori 麦子店街枣营北里32号 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. West Gate of Soho 鲁宫法餐厅, 东城区前门东大街23号 and curry dishes. Voted “Outstanding Indian/ Pakistani” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. S.T.A.Y (Simple Table Alleno Yannick) Hunan & Hubei Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 4/F, Nali (8589 8366); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. A1 Nongzhan Simple, communal-style French food by a Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 5) Karaiya Spice House Well-executed Hunan Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 Michelin chef. Tue-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6082/134) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层 Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, 5.30-10pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Valley Wing 1/F, fare, sound service and a laidback ambience. Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735); Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Bldg 8, Punjabi Indian Restaurant Serves up tasty 6) Daily 11.30am-11pm. Across from Western District. (8882 6727) 海淀区紫竹院路29号北京香 Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Punjabi cuisine with a focus on tandoor- Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, 格里拉饭店新阁一层 District. (6415 3535) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯路19号 roasted meats. Daily 11.15am-11.15pm. C-8, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768) 7) Daily The Village南区8号楼 2/F, Lucky Street, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, 11am-11pm. 1/F, Ruisai Business Building, 2 Fusion Chaoyang District. (5867 0221/23) 本杰比, 朝 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6568 imperial 阳区朝阳公园路好运街2楼C-8号 5890); 8) Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Bldg 3, Gongti Tadka Sleek décor, comfy seating and one of Donglu, Chaoyang District (8587 1469); 9) the richest Indian dining experiences in the Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Tower AB, The Office see calvin harris! city. 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70 February 2012 DIRECTORY / DINING 阳公园西门南侧); 5) 朝阳区酒仙桥将台路商业 Michelin chef Claudio Sadler, this restaurant 街; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路5号京西学校对面; 7) delivers well-executed dishes in a contem- 朝阳区东三环南路2号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层; 8) 朝 porary fine-dining setting. Daily noon-2pm, 阳区工体东路3号楼1层; 9) 朝阳区金桐西路10号 6.30-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen 远洋光华国际AB座1楼(近新城国际/世贸天阶) Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 1399) Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with a 东城区前门东大街23号 gleaming open kitchen and superior service. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8151) 巴 罗洛, 朝阳区建国路甲83 Bene Lively Italian restaurant with a home- style feel. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 North Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. (5798 8888) 东城区东城区北三环路36号 Cepe Authentic northern Italian cuisine in a modern, trendy setting. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 6996) 意味轩, 西城区金城坊东街 1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店大堂

Tavola Excellent Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine in a setting that works equally well for intimate dinners or group events. Voted “Outstanding Italian (High-End)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2 .30pm, 6pm-10.30pm. 2/F, The Grand Summit, Section B, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Mansion, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8532 5068) 塔沃拉意大利餐厅, 朝阳区东方东路19号 亮马桥外交公寓会所2层 Trattoria La Gondola The Kempinski’s Italian restaurant boasts elegant decor and an extensive wine list. The menu offers pasta, risotto, veal and seafood, among a host of other Italian classics. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-11pm. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liang- Ciro’s Pomodoro This spacious Italian diner maqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext has nightly performances, DJs, live bands, 5707) 意大利威尼斯餐厅，朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店 a long extended bar, and alfresco seating. 亮马桥路50号 Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯 Va Piano Chic contemporary setting com- 北路81号 bined with freshly baked pizza, authentic pas- tas, delightful desserts and a long list of wines. Daily 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Beichen, 8 Beichen Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8437 1360) 朝 阳区北辰西路8号北京北辰洲际酒店

Japanese Bei A contemporary Asian restaurant, with a range of reinterpreted traditional dishes from Japan, Northern China and Korea. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5230) 北, 朝阳区三里屯路11号三 里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层 Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar Simple, elegant collection of small private rooms each featuring a teppenyaki grill. Daily 11.30am-2- pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 1) Unit N4-30, 3/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang Cornerstone Back-to-basics Italian-American District. (6415 2112); 2) 902 , dining. Cornerstone lets the ingredients do Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112) 尚 the talking with simple, enjoyable dishes, 水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路11号院 salads, seasonal soups, homemade desserts, (Village北区)能号楼3层N4-30单元; 2) 顺义区 freshly squeezed juices and a good wine 天竺镇开发区荣祥广场902 selection. Daily 10am-11pm. Unit 105, World Hatsune Specializes in unique sushi and Financial Center, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” in our 2011 Chaoyang District. (8587 8488) 朝阳区东三环中 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am- 路1号环球金融中心105 2pm, 5.30-10pm. 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Danieli’s Elegant Italian restaurant in the St. Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939); Regis hotel offers classic Italian fare, including 2) S8-30 (Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, San- freshly made pasta and a selection of Italian litun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. wines. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm, (6415 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲8 Sat-Sun 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jian- 号和乔大厦C座2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The guomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 Village南区8号楼S8-30 6688 ext 2441) 丹尼艾丽意大利餐厅, 朝阳区建 Honzen Contemporary Japanese, featuring a 国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店2层 tempting selection of sushi, sashimi, Fratelli Fresh The spotless open kitchen pro- and grilled dishes. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, duces fresh Tuscan-fare: pastas, wood-fired 5.30-10pm. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao pizzas, meat and fish, as well as large T-bone Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4200) 朝 steaks. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店 1/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Invincible Ramen All the elements combine Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. for Beijing’s most divine ramen. Daily 11am- (5863 8203) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路61号北京 10.30pm. 32 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. 富力万丽酒店1层 (6467 7688) 无敌家 浜骨汤创作面坊, 朝阳区 Luga’s Little Italy Italian classics from Luga. 霄云路32号 Daily 11am-11pm. Above Luga’s Villa, Sanlitun Kagen Stainless steel tables and cool Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区 electronica music accompany tasty mari- 三里屯后街 nated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily Prego A modern Italian restaurant serving 10.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg C, authentic regional home-style dishes pre- Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu, Chaoyang pared by an Italian chef. Daily 11am-11.30pm. District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳区光华东路8号 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng 和乔大厦C座地下1层 District. (6606 8866 ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西 Miyabi With live cooking stations and private 城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 rooms, Miyabi offers a range of dining experi- Ristorante Sadler Owned by two-star

February 2012 71 DIRECTORY / DINING ences. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng, 36 North . While the Beijing branch Leaf BBQ Restaurant This trendy Korean atmosphere. Daily noon-11pm. 128-1 Xiang’er Third Ring Road East, Dongcheng District. doesn’t exclusively use organic ingredients, barbecue and seafood restaurant shares the Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5741 5753) (5798 8888) 东城区东城区北三环路36号 it’s still a notch above most other Korean same partner with Shota Muni, specializing in www.saveursdecoree.com.cn 韩香馆, 东城区 Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and restaurants in town, thanks to superior quality various beef cuts which are from quality black 香饵胡同128-1号 more in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am-2 meat and cooking techniques. Daily noon- cows raised up in mainland China. Set lunches SG Song This contemporary Korean .30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuy- 2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 5/F, East Tower, LG Twin price for 2-5 people are from RMB 168-660, restaurant focusess on light, healthy dishes, uan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang and unlimited side dishes are offered once and does not use MSG. Daily11.30am-2.30pm, 高恩, 朝阳区 西村餐厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层 District. (5120 8899, 5828 7099) you order one portion of beef for grilling. 5-10pm. 2/F, Building AB, Vantone Center, 6 建国门外大街乙12号双子座大厦东塔5层 Daily 11am-10pm. S3-30, Bldg3, Sanlitun Vil- Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. Obentos Healthy, fresh delivery lage South, 19 Sanlitunlu, Chaoyang District. service. Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am- Good Fortune Grill This 24-hour Korean (5907 1879) SG 松, 朝阳区朝外大街甲6号万通 barbecue joint serves all the standards - try (6089 2000) 木叶炭火烧肉酒家, 朝阳区三里屯 中心AB座2层 10pm. Unit 106-107, Bldg 9, Central Park, 6 路19号三里屯Village南区3号楼S3-30号 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District the squid and hotpot noodles. Daily 24 hours. Shanggu City Korea Village BBQ Your (6597 0085, 6597 0223) 本之味,朝阳区朝阳门外 West Gate of Chaoyang Park (a few doors Mapu BBQ Another Wangjing venue that usual Korean BBQ staples – beef, lamb, pork, 大街新城国际9号楼106-107室 north of Jenny Lou’s), Chaoyang District. (6593 draws a regular Korean crowd - try the bone vegetables – served by waitresses in ethnic 6599) 福满金烤肉坊, 朝阳区朝阳区朝阳公园南 soups, fried rice cakes and seafood tofu bibim- dresses who speak limited English but do Ours Boozy, meaty barbecue heaven. Daily 路1-2(朝阳公园西门) bap. 419 Building, 4 Block, Wangjing New 11am-10pm. 6 Haoyun Jie, 1-5 Chaoyang have a picture menu. Daily 10am-9.30pm. Guxiang Shanchuan This Korean restaurant Town, Xinyuanli,, Chaoyang District. (6462 Adjoining the Jenny Lou’s near Lane Bridge, Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District (5867 0206, 0316) 麻浦烧烤, 朝阳区朝阳区新源里14号 5246 6252) 我们的日式烧肉屋, 朝阳区朝阳公园 in Wangjing Xicheng serves fresh fatty pork 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. 尚古城韩国烧烤, 朝阳区来广营 路1-5号好运街6号 that you can cook yourself on cast iron skil- Nolboo Named for a Korean folk hero, this (8470 3016) lets. Daily 9.30am-midnight. 1/F, Bldg 423, chain serves authentic Korean food - bar- 东路5号 Sunrise Noodle Restaurant Japanese-style Wangjing Xincheng (next to KFC), Chaoyang becue, bulgolgi, bibimbap, noodles, soups, Sorabol High-priced chain of Korean restau- ramen plus delicious side dishes. Daily 11am- District. (6470 9292) 故乡山川, 朝阳区望京新 kimchi and more. 11am-10pm. 27 Xiaoyun Lu, 10.30pm. Intersection Jiangtai Lu and Jiangtai rants serves standards like bulgolgi, banfan 城423号楼1层(肯德基旁边) near Qing’an Dasha and the KFC), Chaoyang and delicious raw beef. Voted “Outstanding Shangwu Lu, Chaoyang District (6438 6892) District. (8451 8098) 乐伯香翁烤肉, 朝阳区霄云 日出拉面, 朝阳区将台路商业街(将台路口) Haitanghua Pyongyang Cold Noodle Korean” in our 2009 Restaurant Awards. Daily Restaurant Cold War holdover serving 路27号庆安大厦附近 10am-10pm. 1) 5/F Guiyou Dasha, Bldg 6, Suzumei A great corner nook Japanese res- North Korean-style eats and atmosphere. 1) Oh Jook Hun With an entrance discreet Sector 2 Fangqingyuan, Fangzhuang, Fengtai taurant and bar that offer a bit of everything; Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 8 Xinyuan enough to be overlooked if not for the door- District. (8767 9066); 2) 27 Zhongguancun eel over rice, , sashimi and more. Mon- Xili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 man attired in full warrior gear, Oh Jook Hun Dajie, Haidian District.; 3) Bldg 43 Ciyun Si, Sat 5pm-midnight. Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight. 6295/6298); 2) 1 Li Ze Zhong Er Lu, Wangjing serves imperial Korean cuisine featuring raw Chaoyang District. (6591 7005); 4) B1 Jinyu 1/F, Bldg 6, Sanyuanli residential compound Ke Ji Yuan, Chaoyang District. (6439 0916); 3) fish, organic farm vegetables and a bewilder- Dasha, 100 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian District. (north side), 2 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang District. 2/F Kuntai Shangchang, 12 Chaoyangmenwai ing assortment of kimchi dishes that go down (6872 7218); 5) 45 Fuxingmennei Dajie, (6466 0204) 朝阳区新源街2号三源里小区6号 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8561 2925) 海棠花平 well with bamboo-cooked rice. There is also a Xicheng District. (6609 4135); 6) Basement, 楼1层北侧 壤冷面馆, 1) 朝阳区新源西里中街8号; 2) 朝阳 surprisingly decent selection of beers and set Lufthansa Centre, Chaoyang District. (6465 Tori Ton Yakitori and more, from the 区朝阳区望京科技园利泽中二路1号; 3) 朝阳区 menus or a la carte are available. Daily 11am-9 3388 ext 5720) 萨拉伯尔, 1) 丰台区丰台区方 ex-manager of Tori Tei. Daily 5.30pm-1am. 朝阳区朝阳门外大街12号昆泰商场2楼 .30pm. 1 Haoyun Jie, 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang 庄芳星园2区6号贵友大厦5楼; 2) 海淀区海淀区 Alleyway opposite Workers’ Stadium East Han Na Shan With more than 20 locations District. (5867 0230) 乌竹轩, 朝阳区枣营路29 中关村大街27号; 3) 朝阳区朝阳区慈云寺43号 Gate (behind China View), Chaoyang District scattered around town, this is one of Beijing’s 号好运街第一家 楼; 4) 海淀区海淀区西三环北路100号金玉大厦 B1楼; 5) 西城区西城区复兴门内大街45号; 6) (156 9988 5500) 鸟屯, 朝阳区工体东门对面中 most popularKorean BBQ places. And sure O Kwang Wu Guang Jiu Fried chicken, 朝阳区燕莎地下一层 国红街后面 enough, it’s an easy favorite, winning “Best Korean-style, with a variety of flavors and Yotsuba Incomparably fresh, traditional Korean” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant sauces. 4pm-2am. 2/F, Bldg 422 (across from Suraon Style over substance is the theme Japanese fare. Reservations recommended. Awards. Good for crowds or on a budget. If the Hualian Mall and above the hair salon), at this upscale Korean restaurant, housed in 1) Tue-Sun 5-11pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xinyuan you could eat a horse, grill yourself an entire Chaoyang District. (8471 4424) 朝阳区朝阳区望 an imitation water cube, but if you’re willing Xili Zhongjie (near Xindong Lu), Chaoyang cow (quan niu)for RMB 120. Daily 10.30am- 京华联商场旁422号楼二层 to pay for romantic ambience (stained glass District. (6467 1837); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 11pm. 1) B118A Huamao Shopping Center, 79 Pine Hill This Lido area restaurant offers a Klimt partitions) and impeccable service, 5-10pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Lakeview Place, Dragon Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5969 5086); pleasant environment with a park view and you’ll find that Suraon is perfectly acceptable. Bay Villa, Shayu Huanlu, Houshayu, Shunyi 2) 8/F Viva Shopping Mall, Fuli City, 65 Dong- a range of Korean favorites, including grilled Daily 11am-10pm. Side Gongyuan 9-8, Jiangtai 禧莱恩, District. (8042 2284) 四叶, 1) 朝阳区新源西里 sanhuan Zhonglu, Shuangjing, Chaoyang BBQ, oxtail soup, octopus and bibimbap. Sun- Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 8008) 朝阳区将台西路四得公园9-8 中街2号楼旁(近新东路); 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇沙 District. (5903 7358); 3) 8 Huayuan Donglu Thu 9.30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 9.30am-midnight. 峪环路8号楼2层 (near the Guo’an Theater), Haidian District. Northeast gate of Si’de Park (opposite the To Dam Gol No Korean barbecue at this 汉拿山, 1) 朝阳区建国路79 (8203 7888/6886) Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 small, humble eatery - but choose from other 号华贸购物中心B1楼B118A号; 2) 朝阳区东三环 KOREAN 5710) 韩村槐树家, 朝阳区朝阳区芳园西路四德 specialties like rice cakes, blood sausage and 中路65号富力广场8楼; 3) 海淀区花园东路8号( 公园东门口(近将台路) cold noodles. 9am-11pm. Bldg 3, 310 Wangjing Ai Jiang Shan This upscale Korean barbecue 国安剧院附近) Xiyuan, Chaoyang District. (8680 5145) 朝阳区 and seafood restaurant in the Lido area proves Pyongyang Mu Dan Feng Seafood special- Han Zheng Jia Yuan Catering to the 朝阳区望京西园310号3号楼 that char-grilling and composure can go ties, bibimbap and cold noodles at this North bustling lunchtime crowds of Wanda Plaza, together. Choose from octopus, sashimi and Korean restaurant. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30pm- Tunmalu Rib and Potato Soup This this Korean restaurant serves up barbecued various cuts of beef. Daily 11am-10pm. North late. 3/F, Bldg C, Oriental Media Center, 4 Wangjing restaurant is famous for its meats (beef, lamb and pork), soups, cold Gate of Si’de Park, 39 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8571 namesake – pork rib and potato stew. Daily noodles, bibimbap, hot pot noodles and more District. (8456 9511) www.aijiangshan.com 爱 8148/38) 平壤牡丹峰, 朝阳区光华路4号东方梅 11am-midnight. 402-2, North Gate of No.4 at agreeable prices. 10am-10pm. 1911-1912 江山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门 地亚中心C座3层 Area, Wangjing Xiyuan, Chaoyang District. Wanda Plaza (on west side, facing Zhenzhi Lu), (6474 4658) 豚玛露脊骨土豆汤, 朝阳区望京西 Benjia Hanguo Liaoli With branches in Sa Lang Bang With late hours and a picto- 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5960 3008) 园四区北门402-2号 Shanghai, Dalian and Beijing, this Korean- 韩正嘉苑, 朝阳区朝阳区建国路93号万达广场 rial menu of classic Korean food, drinks and owned barbecue house is well known for its 1911-1912号商铺(近大望路) snacks at moderate prices, this is a perfect Zahamun Korean Restaurant Bulgolgi, marinade beef, and the bulgogi, the house option for hungry students. Sit cross-legged bibimpap and barbecue are served at this Huo Lu Huo Specializes in Korean barbecue fatty beef and the Kkalbi. 11:00am-10:00pm. on straw mats in the traditional Korean Wangjing Korean restaurant. Good lunch and serves Wagyu beef in a sleek environ- S7, CLASS 13, Guangze Road, Chaoyang style, or let your hair down with copious deals. 11am-9.30pm. 5/F, Bldg 201, Wangjing ment. 4.30-10.30pm. 2/F, 424 Wangjing District. (8473 0101) 本家韩国料理, 朝阳区望京 amounts of soju in their cozy private rooms. Nanlu Dongyuan (above Holiland and KFC), Xingcheng, Chaoyang District. (6474 4834) 朝 广泽路CLASS13号S7 Daily 10.30am-5am. 3/F, Dongyuan Plaza, 35 Chaoyang District. (8471 2062, ronghu@han- 阳区朝阳区望京新城424号二层 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (8261 8201) 舍廊 mail.net) http://www.zixiamen.com/ 紫霞门, BSD Dubu House BSD Dubu House places Iki Situated next to Bang Bang Pizza, this 房, 海淀区成府路35号东源大厦3层 朝阳区朝阳区望京南湖东园201号楼五层 tofu stew front and center on the menu. contemporary Korean barbecue offers tasty Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 12 Jianguomenwai Dajie San Fu Zhe Korean Restaurant San Fu Zhe Zhenli Cun Inexpensive Korean restaurant in fare and great cocktails. 6pm-1am. 102 Bldg (opposite Xiushui Market), Chaoyang District. stands out in the midst of numerous Korean 798 serves bibimbap, soups, smoked duck and 24, Shuanghuayuan Nanli Sanqu, Chaoyang (6568 2838/2550); 2) 420-3, Area 4, Wangjing BBQ restaurants in Wangjing because of its more. 1/F Gongmei Building, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, District. (152 1042 5223) 朝阳区双花园南里三 Xiyuan, Chaoyang District. (6471 7828) http:// hearty and thick slices of Korean beef. Highly 798 Art District, Chaoyang District. (6437 9061, 区24号楼102号 www.dubuhouse.com.tw/ 北昌豆腐, 1) 朝 recommended by many Korean expatriates, 6437 5292) 真梨村, 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路798 阳区建国门外大街12号; 2) 朝阳区望京西园四 Kao Rou Le A nice interior, good barbecue San Fu Zhe really gives you the bang for every 艺术区内(近大中电器) 区420-3 and decent rice dishes make this place a buck spent. The restaurant offers at least 15 Zhi Xia Men Korean Barbeque Restau- standout in the area. 11am- 11.30pm. 1 free appetizers that accompany each meal, in- Charcoal Bar The sleek combination of rant 8478 2323. 5F, Zhongfu Baikuo Shopping Wangzhuang Lu (north of Wudaokou train cluding kimchi, spiced pickles, and miniature black furnish-ings, stone-tiled floors and Center, No. 201 Nanhu Dongyuan, Chaoyang station), Haidian District. (6231 0832) 海淀区海 fish cakes. Commonly ordered dishes besides folding bamboo partitions sets Charcoal District. (11:00 am-9:30 pm) 紫霞门韩国料理, 淀区王庄路1号 the Korean barbeque beef set include the Bar apart from the dozen or so other Korean 朝阳区南湖东园201号楼中福百货5楼 pumpkin congee and their hotpot specialties. restaurants in the same complex. Various cuts Korean Court This elegant restaurant boasts 10:00am-10:00pm. (84715472) 三富者, 朝阳 Zi Xia Men Wangjing’s Korean community of top-grade beef and pork average RMB 30 a a top-grade Korean chef and imported beef. 区朝阳区南湖渠湖光中街2号院5号楼 frequent this place serving barbecue, seafood plate, while prices for ribs run slightly higher 10.30am-10.30pm. 1/F Bldg A Han Hua Shi and other standards. 5/F Zhongfu Baihuo, at RMB 45-60. Daily 10.30am-2am. Inside the Ji Da Sha, A23 Xueqing Lu, Haidian District. Sanqianli Local chain serves a selection of Bldg 201, Nanhu Dongyuan, Chaoyang 星汉宫, 海淀区海淀区 Jingyu Hotel courtyard, 1 Tsinghua Donglu, (5887 7598, 5887 7599) Korean restaurant standards - panchan (cold District. (8478 2323) 朝阳区望京南湖东园201号 学清路23号院汉华世纪大厦A座1楼 Wudaokou, Haidian District. (6234 9997) 美都 dishes), bibimbap (banfan), cold noodles and 楼中福百货5层 波, 海淀区五道口清华东路1号京裕宾馆内 Korean Goryeo This place specializes in barbecue. Popular among locals - multiple locations around town. 1) 10am-11pm. Anyuan Chinggis Korean Restaurant In addition Korean-style hotpots, with large chunks of Jie District 1,(100 meters east of the Olympic Mediterranean to the standard Korean barbecue, this Soho beef, potato and tofu stewed in a thick soy- Center), Haidian District. (6498 8301); 2) Daily restaurant serves Korean hot pot, noodles, bean paste soup base. Daily 11am-10pm. 1-09, George’s Mediterranean Cuisine Owned 10am-11pm. Bldg 519, Jinsong Xikou, Area 5, bibimbap and nourishing soups and stews. Bldg 1, 39 Courtyard, Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang by a Hong Kong native, this hidden gem Chaoyang District. (6778 3750); 3) Daily 10am- Open 11am-2pm; 5-10pm. Ste 3301, Bldg 1, District. (8561 2577) 高丽王朝牛排酱汤小火锅, offers some of the best Greek moussaka in 11pm. S0401, Bldg D, SOHO, 88 Jianguo Lu, SOHO, 88 Jianguolu, Chaoyang District. (8580 朝阳区神路街39号院1号楼1-09号 town. Daily noon-3pm, 6-10pm. 1A Fangcaodi Chaoyang District. (8580 1996) 幸福三千里烤 佐治 1507) 韩晶宫, 朝阳区朝阳区建国路88号SOHO Beixiang, Chaoyang District. (8561 3357) La La Rib Hotpot Specializes in kimchi- 肉城, 2) 朝阳区劲松5区519号楼; 3) 朝阳区朝 地中海餐厅, 朝阳区芳草地北巷甲1号 现代城S-3301号 flavored pork rib stew. Daily 24 hrs. 412, No.4 阳区建国路88号SOHO现代城D座S0401 Gaon Korean Restaurant Gaon is the first Area, Wangjing Xiyuan (Near Wal-mart), Sureño Modern Mediterranean cuisine from Saveurs de Corée Contemporary, fresh and Chinese mainland venture of this Seoul-based Chaoyang District. (6471 4748) 喇喇排骨火锅, a beautiful open kitchen with wood-fired once patronized by Keanu Reeves, this sassy chain, which serves high-end, organic, classic 朝阳区望京西园四区412号(近沃尔玛) ovens. Voted “Best Italian (High-End)” in our little Korean eatery delivers on both taste and 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. in our 2011

72 February 2012 DIRECTORY / DINING Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3 城区西长安街首都时代广场地下一层; 7) 朝阳区 Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6188) 朝阳区三里 and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a .30pm, 6-10.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, 东三环中路39号建外SOHO A座2层0102; 8) 崇 屯路81号那里花园4层 lazy afternoon. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2011 文区崇外大街18号国瑞购物中心地下 一层25号 Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang Carmen Tapas plates, hearty salads, Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11 商铺B1-25; 9) 朝阳区三丰北里1-3号楼悠唐生 District. (6410 5240) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 paella and roasted whole . Voted .30pm. Opposite the north gate of the Work- 活广场地下 一层B10 ; 10) 大兴区黄村镇彩虹 Village瑜舍地下1层 “Outstanding Spanish” in our 2011 Reader ers’ Stadium (behind ICBC Bank), Chaoyang 新城北门物美东100米 ; 11) 海淀区西四环北路 Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Beside District. (6413 0899) 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北门对 136号西荣阁大厦; 12) 朝阳区蒋台路商业街5号 Middle Eastern Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang 面胡同工商银行后 楼; 13) 朝阳区平房乡黄杉木店世丰国际大厦A District. (6417 8038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号（ Purple Haze Courtyard Authentic Thai 1001 Nights Some of the best Middle Eastern 座 102号; 14) 朝阳区顺源里14号 food in Beijing plus nightly belly dancing. 哪里花园边） cuisine in rustic hutong digs. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our RUSSIAN Ole Spanish Restaurant Three floors: the 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am- first is a bar and lounge, the second is for 11am-11.30pm. 1 Dongsi Liutiao, Dongcheng 2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Moscow Restaurant A spacious dining room tapas, and the top floor focuses on fine dining. District. (6501 9345) 紫苏庭, 东城区东四六 Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) 夜, 朝阳区工 and decently-priced vodka makes this Russian Sun-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu 11am-2am, 条1号 体北路兆龙饭店对面 eatery a great party place. Daily 11am-2pm, Fri- Sat 11am-4am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu Spice Factory Innovative, contemporary 5-9pm. 135 Xizhimenwai Dajie (inside Beijing Biteapitta , hummus, sandwiches and (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District. (6595 Thai food without the kitschy trappings. Daily Exhibition Center), Xicheng District (6835 . Voted "Best Middle Eastern” in our 9677) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边) 6-10pm. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (above d 4454) 西城区西直门外大街135号北展中心内 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am- Migas Restaurant & Lounge Headed by lounge), Chaoyang District. (6585 2386) 朝阳区 11pm. 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Traktirr Pushkin Both traditional and chefs from Spain, this stylish restaurant serves 工体北路4号院 (d lounge 楼上) Chaoyang District. (6467 2961) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区 contemporary Russian cuisine right next to up a wide selection of modern Spanish tapas 三里屯后街同里2层 the Russian embassy. Daily 10am-10pm. 5-15 with a good wine selection. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061) 米 (8407 8158) 彼得堡俄餐厅, 东城区东直门内大 家思, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层 街5-15号 Steakhouses SEAFOOD The Astor Grill Grain-fed tenderloin steak, Starfish Great oysters, wines and house cigars and an extensive wine list. Mon-Fri cocktails. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 22-1 11.30am-2pm; daily 6-10pm. 3/F, St. Regis Dongzhimenwai Dajie (opposite Canadian Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, embassy), Chaoyang District (6416 9838)朝阳 Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637) 艾斯 区东直门外大街22-1号(加拿大使馆对面) 特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部 饭店公寓3层 Shanghai CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design Shanghai Min (Xiao Nan Guo) Established of CRU is reflective of the rich, refined cuts in 1987, this restaurant chain serves traditional served up by its open kitchen. Voted “Out- in a contemporary interior. standing Steak“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant (40 0820 9777) 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Thai Express Convenience and speed are 2/F, Jinbao Plaza, 89 Jingbao Jie, Dongcheng Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo the essence here, with efficient service and Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国 Rumi Its plush, minimalist interior is inviting, District; 2) Rm 301, 3/F, China Life Center, a chilli-coded menu. Strengths lie in their 路83号华贸中心JW万豪酒店2层 but the savory kebabs seal the deal. Voted 17 Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District; 3) Stall simpler curries and a commendable Pad Thai. “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our 2011 CC16, B1/F, Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing Dajie, The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill Features Daily 11am-10.30pm. 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am- Dongcheng District; 4) Stall 401-A, 4/F, IFC a wide selection of prime quality imported Chaoyang District (next to the International midnight. 1A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District; beef, fresh seafood and poultry roasted to Club) (8532-1073)朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国 (8454 3838) 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号 5) 3/F, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, perfection. “Outstanding Steak” in the Beijin- 际俱乐部旁边) Chaoyang District. 小南国 1)东城金宝街89号 ger 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sat Turkish Mum Traditional Turkish fare and 金宝大厦; 2) 西城金融大街17号中国人寿中心3 6-11pm. Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an a good wine list. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 3 Vegetarian 楼301; 3) 东城王府井大街东方新天地广场地下 Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8532 3979) 土 一层CC18号；4）朝阳新源南路1-3号都汇天地 District. (8507 3630) 刃, 朝阳区建国门外大街永 耳其妈妈, 朝阳区工体北路3号 商场4层401-A号；5）朝阳工体北路8号三里屯 安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店 Soho一栋3层 Pizza Flamme International Grill This stylish two-floor bar and grill features American Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory Pizza Sichuan steaks. Voted “Outstanding New Restaurant delivery service offering gourmet pies. Voted Chuan Ban A reputation for being the most (Non-Chinese)“ and “Outstanding Steak“ in “Outstanding Pizza“ in our 2011 Reader authentic Sichuan cuisine in town. Voted our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. Bldg. “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2011 Reader 11am-midnight. S4-33, Sanlitun Village, 19 3, China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am- Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8608) 朝 District. (8587 1404/1370); 2) Daily 11am-11pm. 2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5 阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village3楼S4-33室 Shop 2, Hairun International Apartments, cor- Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, ner Jiangtai Lu and Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang Grange This steakhouse serves mean and Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办 delicate cuts with dipping sauces doled out District (5135 8557) 叫板!比萨 1) 朝阳区工体东 餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 路中国红街3号楼; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际 of beakers and pipettes. Mon-Fri 11.30-3pm 公寓(将台路和方园西路的十字路口) Spring Organic Fish Restaurant Healthy (lunch), daily 5.30-11pm (dinner). 2/F, Westin Sichuan food prepared with quality Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, The Kro’s Nest Huge pizzas and innovations ingredients. Fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北 like pizza sliders. Voted “Outstanding New truffles and . Daily 10am-2.30pm, 路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店 Restaurant (Non-Chinese)“ and “Outstanding The Veggie Table Fresh, safe and sustainable 5-9.30pm. 1) 23A Taiping Lu, Haidian District. The Grill Steaks and seafood grilled on an Pizza“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. vegan cuisine using high-quality ingredients. (6818 1113); 2) 11 Jianhua Nanlu, Jianguomen- open flame with a Scandinavian twist. Chinese 1) Daily 10-2am (kitchen closes 11pm). Court- Unwind in a cozy, sunny non-smoking setting wai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6566 8001; 182 dishes available in the evenings. Daily 3-11pm. yard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Salsa Caribe), featuring comfy couches and large windows. 0165 2683 for English) 同和春野生鱼庄, 1) 海 Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing, 6A East Beisan- Chaoyang District. (8523 6655); 2) Mon-Thu 淀区太平路甲23号; 2) 朝阳区建外大街建华 Try their veggie burgers, organic vegan huan Road, Chaoyang District. (5922 3440) 朝 10am-midnight, Fri-Sun 10-1am. 35 Xiaoyun 南路11号 chocolate cake and signature apple-basil mo- 阳区北三环东路甲6号,北京皇家大饭店 Lu, Chaoyang District. (8391 3131) 乌巢, 1) 朝 jito. Twice-weekly organic vegetable pickup Transit A high-end venue offering an expen- 阳区工体北路4号院 (卡利宾拉丁舞俱乐部对面); Steak Exchange Restaurant + Bar A available. Wed-Mon 11am-11pm. 19 Wudaoy- sive menu of Sichuan cuisine. Daily 6-10pm. 2) 朝阳区霄云路35号 wide variety of steaks in a comfortable and ing Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6446 2073) N4-36, Sanlintun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, The Pizza Company Speedy and reliable relaxed atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 吃素的，东城区五道营胡同19号 Chaoyang District (6417 9090) 朝阳区三里屯路 5.30-10.30pm. InterContinental Beijing pizza deliveries from locations across Beijing. 11号三里屯Village北区N4-36号 Delivery (4008 113 113) 1) West of Hualian Financial Street, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng Vietnamese department store, 2/F, 102 Lishi Beilu, District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11 Southeast Asian Luga’s Pho Pho This small restaurant serves Xicheng District; 2) 1/F, 40 Chongwai Daijie, 号洲际酒店 authentic Vietnamese-style pho, nem and Chongwen District; 3) West of Wumei depart- Lau Pa Sak One of Beijing’s only joints Vietnamese coffee. Daily 10am-3am. Above ment store, 3-5 Fang Zhuang Xin Shi Dai, 9 for close-to-authentic Singaporean hawker Thai Luga’s, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. Pufang Lu, ; 4) Unit B, Bldg 7, fare. Daily 11am-11pm. Xindong Lu (opposite (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面 Huaqingjiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District; Canadian Embassy), Chaoyang District (6417 5) SO801, Zone A, Soho New Town, Jianguo 0952) 朝阳区新东路加拿大使馆对面 Pho La La Convenient, bright and serves up a mean bowl of pho. Daily 11am-10pm. 2/F, Lu, Chaoyang District; 6) B1/F, Times Square, Malacca Legend Elaborate Malaysian Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6417 Changan Xiejie, Xicheng District; 7) Stall 0102, restaurant boasts serene water views (Luoma 7103) 朝阳区幸福村中路2层 2/F, Zone A, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Lake location) and zesty Southeast Asian Zhonglu, Chaoyang District; 8) B1-25, Glory cuisine. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1/F Building B, Susu New Vietnamese restaurant staffed by Mall, 18 Chongwai Dajie, Chongwen District; Ocean International Center, 58 East 4th Ring two chefs from Saigon and run by the people 9) B-10 U-Town, Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyang Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 0075); 2) On from Tuk Tuk Thai and Stone Boat. Tue-Sun District; 10) 100m east of Caihong Xincheng, the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi 11am-11pm. 10 Qianliang Hutong Xixiang, Huang Village, Daxing District; 11) 1/F Xi Rong District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 1) 朝阳区朝 Dongcheng District. (8400 2699) 苏苏会, 东城 Ge, West Fourth Ring Road North, Haidian Dis- 阳区东四环路58号远洋国际中心B座1层; 2) 顺义 区钱粮胡同西巷10号 trict; 12) Bldg 5 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District; 区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔 13) 102, Zone A, Shifengguoji Bldg, Pingfang Yunnan Xiang Huangshan Mudian, Chaoyang District; 14) 14 Shunyuanli, Chaoyang District. 1) 西城 Spanish Dali Courtyard Atmospheric decor, easy- 区阜成门华联商厦西侧二层 ; 2) 崇文区崇文外 Agua Fine Spanish dining. Voted "Best going hospitality and delicious set menu. 搜秀商城一层; 3) 丰台区蒲方路9号方庄新世代 Spanish Restaurant" and “Outstanding New Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year 大厦一层; 4)海淀区五道口华清嘉圆7号楼B号; Restaurant (Non-Chinese)“ in our 2011 Reader (Chinese),” “Outstanding Outdoor Dining“ Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar 5) 朝阳区建国路88号 现代城A区SO801 ; 6) 西 Restaurant Awards. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun and “Outstanding Yunnan“ in our 2011 Reader served amongst purple hues. Books, coffee

February 2012 73 DIRECTORY / DINING–NIGHTLIFE Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-9.30pm. 67 Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6299) 朝阳区 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, 工体东路工人体育场东门内12号进口 Dongcheng District. (8404 1430) 大理, 东城区 Great Leap Brewery Microbrewery in a 鼓楼东大街小经厂胡同67号 siheyuan serves ales, pale ales, porters and Dali Renjia Authentic and cheap Yunnan other beers. Tue-Sat 3pm-midnight, Sun eats. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 80 Baochao Hutong 3-7pm. 6 Doujiao Hutong (turn west off (100m north of Gulou Dongdajie), Dongcheng Nanluogu Xiang at Bar Uno, near Salud, onto District. (158 1039 2366) 大理人家, 东城区宝钞 Jingyang Hutong and follow the road until 胡同80号(鼓楼东大街往北走100米) you hit Doujiao Hutong), Dongcheng District. Haney Restaurant Opened by the proprie- (187 1007 7331) 大跃, 东城区豆角胡同6号 tors of the old Dali Renjia, Haney’s offerings Green Cap Bar, The Irish-run bar for the stick close to traditional. Daily 11am-midnight. Lido-Shunyi crowd. Live sports, Irish bar food 107 Baochao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, and more. Tue-Sun noon-late. Beside Western Dongcheng District (6401 3318) 东城区鼓楼东 Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (off 大街宝钞胡同107号 the Airport Expressway), Chaoyang District. Hudiequan Seriously comprehensive dish 爱尔兰老人酒吧, 朝阳区来广营东路(北京京西 selection by the Dali Representative Office 学校旁边) restaurant. Daily 7-9am, 11am-1.30pm, 5-9pm. Havana Bar 22 varieties of rum. Tapas at the 1/F, Hudiequan Binguan (north of Picai bar and cigars in the cigar divan. Daily 5pm- Hutong), 55 Xixie Jie, Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng 1.30am. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune District (6615 6583) 蝴蝶泉, 西城区西单北大街 Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang 西斜街55号(辟才胡同北边)蝴蝶泉宾馆1层 District. (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7号财 Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable, hip 富中心 Yunnan restaurant. 1) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Haze Electronic music in the basement. Zhongba Lou, Sanlitun Zhongjie, Chaoyang Thu-Sat 9pm-late. B1/F, On the Corner Cafe, District. (6413 0629); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Feb 21: Third Hilton Beijing Pancake Race Guanghualu Soho, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang R17, Zhongguancun Pedestrian Mall, 15 Flipping hilarious. District. 朝阳区光华路光华路Soho地下1层 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 Hot Cat Club Decent live music, dodgy 1728) 中八楼, 1) 朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) drinks. Daily 10am-late. 46 Fangjia Hutong 海淀区中关村大街15号中关村广场步行街R17 a small alley next to Da Waguan Restaurant), Haidian District. (8261 9267) 13俱乐部, 海淀 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建 (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng Rainbow Authentic Yunnan cuisine in fan- 区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是(瓦罐 国门外大街2号 District. (6400 7868) 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园 tastic surroundings.. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 区(国子监南临) 饭馆的西边) China World Hotel 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, 5.30-10pm. 5/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 6644) 中国 Beijing, Yunnan Dasha, Northeast corner of 2 Kolegas Intimate music venue. 21 大饭店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 Taiyanggong Qiao and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6429 8888 ext 6425) theater park), Chaoyang District. (6436 8998, Chocolate Opulent decor and flamboyant 彩云天, 新云南皇冠假日酒店5层, 朝阳区东北三 [email protected]) www.2kolegas.com 两个 nightly dance shows. Daily 7pm-6am. 19 Ritan 环西坝河太阳宫桥东北角 好朋友, 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500 Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3988) 朝阳区 米路北汽车电影院内） 日坛北路19号 Alanting 1/F, Forte International Apartment, d lounge Beautiful place, beautiful drinks, NIGHTLIFE 235 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8571 beautiful people all converge at this sleek 5168) 阿兰亭咖啡, 朝阳区朝阳北路235号复地 venue south of Sanlitun. Daily 8pm-late. bars & clubs 国际公寓1层 Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & 12SQM Good beer and whiskey selection. Apothecary Cocktails prepared with class Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6593 7710) 朝阳 Daily noon-1am. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and care. Also features a menu of Creole 区工体北路4号 and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. dishes prepared using house-made ingredi- The Den Watch sports until dawn; stick (6402 1554, [email protected]) www. ents. Tue-Sat 7pm-late, Sun 6pm-late (kitchen around for brunch. Voted “Outstanding twelvesqm.com 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥1号 closes 1am). 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Late-Night Dining“ in our 2011 Restaurant Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北 13 Club Hefty, dark and covered in graffiti. Awards. Daily 24hrs. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to 路81号那里花园3层 Featuring mostly rock, metal and punk bands, City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. with shows almost every night. Sun-Thu Aria See Dining Directory under “European.” (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾 Huxley’s Shut Up and Drink: Not much more 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am. 161 Chengfu Lu 馆正门旁边 need be said. Daily 6pm-late. Yandai Xiejie Atmosphere Bar Expect spectacular views (the street running diagonally between the (Lanqiying bus stop; doorway is recessed in East Shore Live Jazz Cafe Great for jazz on a good day at Beijing’s highest bar. Failing Drum Tower and Yinding Bridge), Xicheng with a view of Houhai. Daily 2.30pm-2am. 2/F, that, you can count on the drinks being good. District. (6402 7825) 德彼酒吧, 西城区烟袋 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the Daily noon-2am. 80/F, China World Summit 斜街16号 Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang post office on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng take 5 District. (6505 2299 ext 6433) 朝阳区光华路国 District. (8403 2131) 东岸咖啡, 西城区地安门外 Ichikura This tiny bar packs in as good a 贸3期80层(中国大饭店北侧) 大街前海南沿2号楼2层 variety of single malt whiskies as you’ll find in Beijing. 2/F (entrance via stairs at south wall El Nido/Bar No. 59 Tiny bar, huge beer Black Sun Bar Bargain-basement drinks, of Chaoyang Theater), Chaoyang Theater, 36 selection, and absinthe too. Daily 4pm-late. FRIED CHICKEN a pool table, darts, foosball, the original Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 59 Fangjia Hutong (enter from Andingmennei caipirinha recipe and a patio. Daily 5.30pm- 1107) 朝阳区东三环北路36号朝阳剧场南侧 Chef Hung’s Beef Noodle 3am. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9495) 东城区 Soup District. (6593 6909) 黑太阳, 朝阳区朝阳公 方家胡同59号（丛安定门内大街往东走20米） The Irish Volunteer This Irish bar stays true to the Irish culture, Guinness included (RMB Taiwanese “salt crisp” chicken. 园西门 Enoterra Wine bar that serves good food 60). This two-room saloon also offers food. as well. Voted “Outstanding Wine List” in the Big chunks of meat with just Blue Frog See Dining Directory under Daily 9am-2am. Jiangtai Lu (opposite the east Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. enough crunch coating (potato “American.” gate of the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. 朝 Daily 10am-2am. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun 阳区高家园小区平房311号(丽都饭店东门对面) starch!) to make it a proper auditory The Bookworm See Dining Directory under Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6076) 朝阳区三 experience. (6528 1012) “Cafes & Teahouses” 里屯北路81号那里花园4层 Jam Hip cocktail bar. Daily 7pm-2am. 2/F, Bldg C, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. The Brick Food and cheap drink in this Sh- Entero Whiskey bar that’s cool like bebop and (6424 8218) 东城区鼓楼东大街206号C座2层 Cocolol uangjing neighborhood pub where fun is the sunglasses and bongos. Has a karaoke room Of all the chicken joints of all South- name of the game. Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, and darts competitions. Daily 7pm-midnight. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Live music. Daily , they walked into Indo- Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu (north- 1 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (8451 0554) 朝 7pm-2am. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaok- east corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang 阳区新源里1号(新东路往北到左家庄桥右转50 ou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 4611) nesia’s. The fiery chilli sauce might 朝阳区双井桥东北角广 District. (134 2616 6677) 米 见路口右转) 江湖酒吧, 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号 make you squawk. (6500 5860) 渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼底商2-11 Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant Ameri- LAN Club Daily 11am-10.45pm. 4/F, LG Twin Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate can food, a great terrace and live music. Greg Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Moon Concubine Izakaya bar that features signature cocktails and an If she makes chicken this good, Carroll Band featuring singer Greg Carroll District. (5109 6012/13) 兰会所, 朝阳区建国门 extensive collection of premium whiskeys, co- (who formerly performed with Robert Palmer), 外大街乙12号LG双子座4层 the Moon is a lucky man. Bite-size gnacs, wines and ports. Mon-Sat 6pm-1.30am. plays a mix of Latin-influenced blues, jazz and nuggets made succulent in a 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Lantern Techno and other types of electronic rock & roll Wed-Sat 9.30pm-1am. Daily 9am- music from the Acupuncture Records team. marinade, fried to a frilly Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区 2am. 6 Fangyuan Xilu (opposite Lido Plaza), 金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 Thu-Sat 9pm-late. 100m north of Workers’ crisp, heightened with a squeeze of Chaoyang District. (6437 8331/8813) 朝阳区芳 Stadium West Gate, (in the basement behind lemon. (5879 0027) Centro A surprisingly comfortable spot 园西路6号(丽都广场对面) Xuxian Lou restaurant), Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang to down drinks from bottled beers to blue Flames Flawlessly mixed drinks. Live per- District. (135 0134 8785) 灯笼, 朝阳区工体西路 Nola cheese martinis. Nightly live jazz performanc- formances add an air of relaxation. Daily 11am- 工体西门往北走100米(许仙楼后面地下1层) es. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua 1am. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Three expansive pieces of chicken, 炫酷, Lobby Lounge (Grand Millennium) 1/F, Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 42) Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层 Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 fork-tender, coated in a lightly crisp 区王府井东街8号北京王府井西尔顿 batter. Amazing. (8563 6215) Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. Champagne Bar Molecular mixology comes Fubar A speakeasy with a fine selection of (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7号财富中心 to town, plus bubbles. Daily 6pm-midnight. Red Rock drinks. Sun-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri-Sat 2pm-4am. Long Bar Cocktails and live music by Termi- 2/F, Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Sta- 朝阳区建国门外 nal 3. Daily 4pm-1am. Hilton Beijing Capital A large portion will feed two. Don’t Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) dium, Chaoyang District. (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝 大街永安东里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店2层 Airport, Terminal 3, Capital International forget to dip it in the sweet, spicy 阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口 Airport, Chaoyang District. (6458 8888) 朝阳区 Korean sauce – it’ll make the Bud- China Bar With one of the best views in George’s Smart cocktail bar from Beijing bar 首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店 weiser taste better. (8286 3665) town, this is definitely a place to impress. Daily veteran George Zhou. Daily 3pm-2am. Near 5pm-1am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Loong Bar A large, classy bar with the size, Gate 12, east side of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti ambition and prices to be Centro redux.

74 February 2012 DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE–STYLE Daily 5.30pm-2am. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 every Wed from 8pm, with well-sponsored Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang (地铁五号线张自忠路站往西100米) Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang prizes. Daily 10am-late. 28 Dongzhimenwai District. (6591 9161) Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东 Zeta Bar Boasts style, chrome cages that District. (5908 8906) 龙吧, 朝阳区华贸中心建国 Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6415 6389) www. 大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米 house the extensive wine collection hang 路83号JW万豪酒店2层 paddyosheas.com 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 Tonic Lounge A modern, cozy bar offering from the high ceiling. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri- Lush A caffeinated study spot by day and by Paddy’s Pitstop Beer, simple pub grub and a selection of mixed drinks, wine by the glass Sun 6pm-3am, Sun close. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 night a place to cut loose. Daily 24hrs. 2/F, outdoor seating from the Paddy’s posse. and aperitifs. The bar is well designed with a Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Develop- stunning bar counter, a low ceiling and com- District. (5865 5050) 颐达吧, 朝阳区东三环北路 from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian ment Zone, Shunyi District. 顺义区天竺开发 fortable lounge seating. Daily 10am-12.30am. 东方路1号希尔顿饭店2层 District. (8286 3566) www.lushbeijing.com 区荣祥广场 Lobby Level of Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, 海淀区成府路华清嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁 Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5060) 汤尼 concert/festival venues 站对面） 酒廊, 朝阳区北京希尔顿酒店大堂 choices for authentic, if pricey, German MasterCard Center 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian Mako Live House Mid-sized live music and food, the Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily Touch A cutting-edge lounge with 88 kinds District (6828 6386) 万事达中心, 海淀区复兴 events space brings the noise to Shuangjing. 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao of vodka, and a wide selection of vodka- 路69号 Daily 5pm-late. Inside Hongdian Art Fac- Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) infused cocktails. Tue-Thu 9pm-1am, Fri-Sat tory, Courtyard 36 (500m south of Carrefour 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾 9pm-2am. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Shuangjing, inside small alley), Guangqu Lu, 斯基饭店 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 STYLE Chaoyang District. (5205 1112/3) 麻雀, 朝阳区 Plush Filled with natural light and overlook- 8888 ext 8112) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京 广渠路36号院红点艺术工厂内(幸福贝贝南边) ing a modern zen garden. Daily 7am-1am. 威斯汀大饭店 Accessories & jewelry Mao Mao Chong Great cocktails, house 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Twilight Cocktails made with style, and D-SATA by CuR: DimSum of all things vodka infusions and house-designed T-shirts Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区 hard-to-find whiskeys. Pizza, pasta and other Asian Handmade couture clutches for the are this bar’s trademarks. Wed-Thu 7pm- 金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层 snacks available. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, ethical and eco-chic fashionista. Daily 1-9pm midnight, Fri-Sat 7.30pm-1am. 12 Banchang 6pm-2am. (Behind Starbucks) 3/F, 0102, Bldg Press Club Bar Nixon drank here, you know. or by appointment. Unit A116, 1/F, Nali Patio, Hutong (east off Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, St. Regis Hotel Beijing, 21 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6066, District. (159 9264 6024) 毛毛虫, 东城区板厂胡 Chaoyang District. (5900 5376) 暮光, 朝阳区东 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. 134 3966 4067, [email protected]) www.d-sata. 同12号(南锣鼓巷往东走) 三环中路39号建外Soho5号0102单元3层 (6460 6688 ext 2360) 记者吧, 东城区建国门外 com, www.dsataboutique.com 朝阳区三里屯路 Maison Camus High-end cognacs and 大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店1层 Twilo Daily 6pm-2am. Rm 103A/B, Guan- 81号那里花园A116室 Bordeaux and Burgundy wines for the con- Punk A mixture of urban and neo-Gothic ghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang noisseur. Daily 4pm-midnight. 4/F, Reignwood where big name DJs spin an eclectic mix. Tue- District (6561 9360) 朝阳区光华路22号光华路 Center, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Sat 8pm-3am. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg Soho 103A/B Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8523 5703, 8528 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang V.A. Cafe & Bar This small cafe-bar is well 卡慕世家酒廊, 朝阳区建国门外大街永安 9518) District. (6410 5222) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 equipped for weekly flamenco and jazz 东里8号华彬中心4层 Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层 performances. Daily 2pm-late. 13 Wudaoying MAO Livehouse The capital’s premier music Purple Haze Courtyard See Dining Direc- Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5844 3638) 东城 venue. Daily 4pm-late. 111 Gulou Dongdajie, tory under “Thai.“ 区五道营胡同13号 Dongcheng District. (6402 5080) 光芒, 东城区 What Bar Tiny bar hosting local rock bands. 鼓楼东大街111号 Q Bar Quality tunes and top-notch cocktails. Nice terrace. Daily 5pm-2am. Top floor of Daily 4pm-late. 72 Beichang Jie (just north of Mesh Equally at home to post-retail therapy Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng or a night on the tiles. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, The end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District. District. (133 4112 2757) 什么酒吧, 西城区北长 街72号(故宫西门往北) Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 (6595 9239) 朝阳区百家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门 朝 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688) 东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼 The World of Suzie Wong Club Part 1930’s 阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层 R Lounge This huge hotel bar is perfect for Shanghai opium den and part postmodern Migas Spanish restaurant doubles as one of hosting an event. 4/F, Renaissance Beijing lounge. Daily 8.30pm-late. 1A Nongzhanguan Sanlitun’s most popular nightlife haunts. Daily Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang 10am-3pm, 5-11pm. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun District. (6500 3377) 苏西黄, 朝阳区农展馆路甲 Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京 Kavenna Diamond Provides high-class Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061) 米家思, 朝 1号朝阳公园西门 富力万丽酒店4层 diamond accessories, classical engagement 阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层 Redmoon Redmoon at the Grand Hyatt in- Writers Bar Caviar and oysters complement and wedding rings. Unique, personalized Mix (Westin Chaoyang) Live jazz in the cludes a wine bar, sushi bar and cigar lounge, the wide selection of cocktails and cigars. orders including re-styling are gladly evenings and an extensive selection of cham- all sleekly designed to cater to the executive Daily noon-midnight. Raffles Beijing Hotel, accepted. Daily 10.30am-7.30pm. Unit 23, 1/F, pagnes, wines and whiskey. Daily 5pm-1am. set. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Main Lobby, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng Fortune Mall (behind the Millennium Hotel), 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, District. (6526 3388 ext 4181) 作家酒吧, 东城区 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8000) 朝阳区东 Dongcheng District. (6510 9366, 8518 1234 东长安街33号, 北京饭店莱佛士一层 (6533 0236, 137 0120 0304, [email protected]) 三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店 ext 6366) 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东方君 Xiu A summer-friendly terrace plus much 卡文那钻石, 朝阳区东三环中路7号北京财富购 Mo Lounge A laid-back lounge downstairs 悦酒店大厅 more in the luxuriant lounge. Mon-Fri 物中心一层23号 from Kokomo. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge Relaxing place 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-late, Sat-Sun 6pm-late. Shard Box This family-owned store features 6pm-4am. 4/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, to meet friends and clients for drinks and Park Hyatt (entrance across from the hotel real antique shards, coins and white jade Chaoyang District. (6413 1019) 朝阳区三里屯 snacks. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, lobby), 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang handed down from the Ming and Qing dynas- 后街同里4层 秀, 朝阳区朝阳区建国门 Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4200) 朝阳 District. (5867 1108) ties, which the owner uses to create boxes 外大街2号 Modernista Enjoy regular live music with a 区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号 and jewelry. Daily 9am-7pm. 1) 1 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3712); 2) 2 Jiangtai glass of absinthe. Tues-Sun 3pm-3am. 44 Bao- The Ritz-Carlton Bar Light live music and a Yugong Yishan This live music venue is a chao Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng perfect spot for more discriminating drunken Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7638) 承乾阁, 1) lounge atmosphere. Daily 6pm-1am. The Ritz- 朝阳区日坛北路1号; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国 District. (136 7127 4747) 东城区鼓楼东大街宝 Carlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang debauchery. Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangz- 钞胡同44号 际公寓商务4A座 District. (5908 8131) 丽思卡尔顿吧, 朝阳区朝阳 izhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu Mokihi Intimate, atmospheric cocktail bar of- 区建国路93号华贸中心 subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404 Stone Love A handicrafts store that 2711) 愚公移山, 东城区平安大道张自忠路3-2号 fers masterful drinks. Daily 6pm-3am. 3/F, C12 Riverbank Café & Bar 1/F, FX Hotel, 39 Haoyun Jie, Chaoyang District. (5867 0244) 朝 Maizidian Xijie, Chaoyang District. (6506 8277) 阳区好运街C12商铺3层 朝阳区麦子店西街39号富驿时尚酒店1层 Salud Infused rums. Mon-Fri 3pm-late, Sat-Sun noon-late. 1) Opposite Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District.; 2) 66 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (6402 5086) 老伍, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面; 2) 东城区南锣鼓巷66号 Scarlett A chic, intimate wine bar with a fine selection of imported cheese and tapas. Daily 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝阳区 工体西路甲7号北京极栈内 Spark Beautiful people and slick design at this Taipei-based nightclub’s Beijing outpost. B108, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶B108 The Stumble Inn Daily 10am-2am. S3-31, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Nanjie Two floors packed with exchange stu- Chaoyang District. (6417 7794) 朝阳区三里屯路 dents. Low prices. Daily 5pm-5am. Courtyard 19号三里屯Village南区3号楼3层S3-31 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6413 0963) 南街, 朝阳区工 Tango Karaoke, with a nightclub at Yonghe- 体北路4号院蕉叶对面 gong. Daily 24hrs. 1) South Gate of Ditan Park (next to Jin Ding Xuan restaurant), Dongcheng The Orchid A modern Hutong hotel with District. (6425 5677/6428 2288); 2) Gongti Xilu beers from Great Leap Brewery. Daily 7am- (beneath Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang midnight. 65 Baochao Hutong, Guloudong District. (6551 9988) 糖果, 1) 东城区地坛公园 Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 4818) www. 南门; 2) 朝阳区工体西路工体100保龄球馆下面 theorchidbeijing.com 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞 胡同65号 Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Meat-eater friendly bar-restaurant with popular quiz night. 2 Paddy O’Shea’s The best Guinness in town for 1 happy hour every Monday-Friday from at Beijing’s first genuine Irish pub. Quiz nights 3-7pm. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 Dongdaqiao

February 2012 75 DIRECTORY / STYLE produces Qing-style stone and metallic 区东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号2王府半岛酒店三层 jewelry and home accessories. 48 Wudaoying Quan Spa at Marriott Beijing City Wall Hutong, Dongcheng District. (150 0124 6884) Daily 3pm-midnight. 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, 东城区五道营胡同48号 Dongcheng District. (5811 8187) 东城区建国 门南大街7号 BEAUTY PARLORS & SPAS The Ritz-Carlton Spa China Central Place, 99 Massage and Spa Center Daily 11am- 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 midnight. Rm 703, E-Tower C12, Guanghua Lu, 8080/8081) 朝阳区建国路83号华贸中心 Chaoyang District. (6501 0799) 99按摩中心, 朝 Salon 88 An international chain of hair salons 阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦703室(嘉里中心与 offering consistent quality at economical 国贸之间） prices. Daily 9am-10pm. 1) 6712 6081. 118 Anantara Spa Daily 10am-10pm (flexible Carrefour Fu Gui Yuan, Block 3, South Dong- opening hours on request). The Commune, HuaShi, Chongwen District.; 2) 394 Zhongtan- Shuiguan Great Wall, Badaling Gaosulu, cun, East Xiaokou Town, Changping District. Yanqing County. (8118 1888 ext 5100/01, (139 1135 2069); 3) PJWJ 103, Huacai Center, 16 [email protected]) 延庆县八 Guangshun Dajie, Chaoyang District. (136 0115 达岭高速路水关长城出口长城脚下的公社凯宾 0326); 4) Daily 9am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangyijia 斯基饭店 Carrefour, 6B Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (139 1055 3427); 5) Daily 9am-10pm. Feb 14: My Spanish Valentine Store 310, Tongzhou Carrefour, 48 Jiukeshu Crustaceans are actually very romantic. Xilu, Tongzhou District. (137 0117 9323); 6) Daily 9am-10pm. 109, Shuangjing Carrefour, Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1179 8376); 3) Lido 场希尔顿酒店6层(3号航站楼附近); 3) 朝阳区 Jiulong Shangsha, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (135 东四环北路阳光上东上东盛贸饭店地下1层; 4) District. (139 1016 9259); 7) Daily 9am-10pm. 0107 5843) 爱丽克美容美发, 1) 朝阳区三里屯 朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号北京JW万豪酒店2 107-108, Maliandao Carrefour, 11 Maliandao 后街43号; 2) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心商场 层; 5) 朝阳区鼓楼外大街19号歌华开元大酒店 Lu, Xuanwu District. (135 0101 1627); 8) Daily 123; 3) 朝阳区机场路112号丽都饭店 1层 (原华北大酒店); 6) 朝阳区三里屯南路泰 9am-10pm. B1/F, 15-16, Zhongguancun Car- 悦豪庭2座5层 essensuals Sister brand to Toni & Guy. 1) refour, Zhongguancun Xiqu, Haidian District. Daily 10am-10pm. Rm. 105-106, Tower F, I-Spa Daily 10.30am-midnight (last appoint- (136 0139 2562) 1) 崇文区东花市南里三区底商 Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang ment 11pm). 6/F, InterContinental Financial 裙房富贵苑家乐福118号; 2) 昌平区东小口镇中 District (6585 9288, fax 6585 9388); 2) Daily Street Beijing, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. 滩村394号家乐福购物中心No.212; 3) 朝阳区广 10am-9pm. Unit 303, 3/F, IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan (5852 5888 ext 5601) 西城区金融街11号金融街 顺大街16号华彩中心PJWJ 103; 4) 朝阳区北三 Nanlu, Chaoyang District (8444 2388, fax 8444 洲际酒店6层 环东路乙6号创益佳家乐福一层; 5) 通州区九棵 树西路48号通州家乐福310号; 6) 朝阳区广渠路 2488); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Unit 15/16, 4/F, Kocoon The same quality of service as at its 31号九龙商厦双井家乐福109号; 7) 宣武区马连 Chaoyang Joy City, Chaoyang Beilu,Chaoyang previous Nali Patio branch, only now in The District (8551 5800); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. Unit 道路11号马连道家乐福107-108; 8) 海淀区中关 Opposite House. Tue-Sun 10.30am-8.30pm. 村西区中关村家乐福地下一层15&16号 Angel Hands Enjoy vigorous deep-tissue 228, B1, Tower B, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village massage, soothing and gentle massage, or Beilu, Chaoyang District (5935 9717) 彩秀, 1) North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. Salon de France Hair and Beauty Salon a combination of both. Daily 24 hours. Rm 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F座1层105- (6417 6688 ext 5008) www.kocoonspalounge. With a trained team of international and local 1801, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan 106; 2) 朝阳区新源南路1-3号都汇天地商场3层 com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区瑜 stylists, colorists and beauticians, this salon Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8631 0801) 朝阳 303号; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城4层 舍地下1层 mixes French chic with modern simplicity to 区东三环中路39号建外Soho2号楼1801室 15/16号; 4)朝阳区工人体育场北路8号院三里屯 create a relaxed atmosphere for a wide range Soho B座B1-228室 LeSpa Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F, Sofitel Beijing, of image consulting, hair beauty services, Aqua Salus Urban Retreat 1) Daily noon- Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang Franck Provost World-famous hair salon manicures and pedicures, waxing, facial and midnight. 1-17 Lucky Street, 1 Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) body treatments, make-up and tanning. Daily Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6639, with highly trained stylists and colorists. Daily 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店5层 10am-10pm. Shop D2001-1, 2/F, Shin Kong 10am-8pm. Nali Mall, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang [email protected]); 2) Taiyue Height Long Island Massage & Spa Chinese District. (6417 3029, 159 0146 0954, 138 1037 106, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 and Thai-style massage and reflexology. 4763, [email protected]) 风色云边 (6501-2881, [email protected]) www. 7696/7669) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地二层 1) Daily 11am-2am. 14A Guanghua Lu (5/F, 美容美发中心, 朝阳区三里屯路那里市场内 良泉都市怡疗三里屯会馆, 1) 朝 D2001-1店铺 aquasalus.cn Nuo’an Bldg, southwest of the Kerry Centre), 阳区朝阳公园路1号 好运街1-17号; 2) 朝阳区 The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Heavenly Spa by Westin Daily 9am-10pm. Chaoyang District. (5130 9718, 6591 6247); 2) 朝阳区南三里屯16号泰悦豪庭底商106 1) The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsan- Nine treatment suites, including a Vichy Daily 11am-1am. B1/F, Jiahui Center, 6 Jiqingli, shower room where guests can lie on a Beijing Salon Vajra Catering to clients huan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888); 2) Dongcheng District. (6551 6112/13) www. Daily 9am-10pm. The Westin Beijing Financial bed and let the full-body cascade of water who demand very personal service. Mon-Sat longislandspa.com.cn 长岛健身, 1) 朝阳区光 pulse away all their fatigues and pains. Daily 10am-8pm. S106, Glory World Apartments, Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 华路甲14号（嘉里中心西南侧诺安大厦5层）; 2) 7878) 威斯汀天梦水疗中心, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区东 10am-11pm. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 东城区吉庆里6号佳汇中心地下1层 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District. 6461/2/3) www.vajra.com.hk 画间沙龙, 朝阳区 三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店; 2) 西城区 Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa Relax (5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王府井东大街8号北 工体西路18号光彩国际公寓S106 西城区威斯汀大酒店金融街9B in style among rose-scented water features, 京王府井希尔顿6层 Bodhi Sense Just like its original Gongti Herborist Spa Offers the time-honored soft music and helpful, friendly staff. Healthy traditional Chinese health and beauty care Spa de Feng Men-only spa. Daily noon- branch, but more private. Daily 11am-12 fruit juices and snacks included. 1) Daily 11am- midnight. 1) C306, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua .30am. 2/F, Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, system. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-30, Sanlitun 12.30am. 2/F, Block 9, Lido Place, 2A Fangyuan Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 1330, reserva- 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6299); 2) Daily [email protected]); 2) Binduyuan A204, 15 朝阳区亮马桥路46号盛捷副景苑公寓2层 District. (6416 5179, 6416 5962, 400 888 2155) 1495) 11am-12.30am. B1/F, 1 Xindong Lu (next to Zaoying Beili, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang www.herborist-spa.com 朝阳区三里屯Village Shenji Best Soup), Chaoyang District. (8532 Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat Offers a 南区9号楼 S9-30 District. (6501 6639, reservation@spadefeng. variety of professional treatments, as well as 2177); 3) Daily 11am-3am. Sunjoy Mansion, com) www.spadefeng.com 临枫男士健康会馆, complimentary food and snacks cooked up by Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat Hum- 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5722); 1) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100 C306; 2) 朝阳区 their Thai chef. Daily 11am-12.30am. 17 Gongti mingbird has a range of therapeutic massages 4) Daily 10am-12.30am. B/1-3F, Shuncheng 农展北路枣营北里宾都苑204室 starting at RMB 150-225, and also offers facials, Hotel, 26A Financial Street, Xicheng District. Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9595) www. Tai Dian Massage Salon Japanese brand bodhi.com.cn 菩提会所, 朝阳区工体北路17号 waxing and manicures. Daily 10am-midnight. (6621 8622); 5) Daily 10am-12.30am. Bldg 25, Unit 103, Bldg 3, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Central Park Phase 3, 6 Chaoyangmenwai with 25 years of expertise. 1) Daily 10am-2am. Catherine de France Hair and Beauty Chaoyang District. (6597 9119) 一体保健会所, Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0015); 6) Daily Rm 305, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsan- Salon International and local stylists, color- 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际3号楼103 11am-1am. Rm 101, Bldg B, Winterless Center, huan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 8200, ists and beauticians offer an holistic hair 1 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6538 8086) 5869 0707) ; 2) Daily 10am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2, I.O Spa Indoor and outdoor pools abound, and beauty experience. Daily 10am-8pm. www.taipan.com.cn 东方大班保健休闲会所, 1) Shuanghuayuan Nanli (100m west of Melody along with the usual spa services. Inside 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, 朝阳区芳园西路甲2号丽都广场9号公寓2层; 2) KTV), Chaoyang District. (8751 6223) 1)泰殿养 Workers’ Stadium East Gate (towards south), Chaoyang District. (8470 4639, 150 1081 6856, 朝阳区新东路1号沈记靓汤旁; 3) 朝阳区日坛路6 生会馆, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho6号楼 Chaoyang District. (6588 3228/82) 私人会所, [email protected]) 朝阳区来广营东路5号 号新族大厦院内; 4) 西城区西城区金融街甲26号 305室 2) 朝阳区双花园南里三区四号楼 (双井麦 朝阳区工体东南边茉莉餐厅旁边 香江广场2层 顺成饭店地下一层; 5) 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城 乐迪向西一百米华夏银行北侧) db tanning Daily, 11am-9pm. Rm 307, Bldg I Spa Local spa chain with English-speaking 国际公寓三期25号楼; 6) 朝阳区西大望路1号温 TATA International hair salon provides a 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,, staff offers aromatherapy massage, Thai 特莱中心B座101 complete range of hairstyling and beauty massage, scrubs, wraps, facials, floral bath, Chaoyang District. (5900 0427) db 日晒沙龙, Origin Spa Offers a smaller, more refined spa services, with an international team from steaming, TCM and foot reflexology. All 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼307商铺 spa menu in a larger, airier setting. Decorated England and France, China and Hong Kong. rooms are private suites. Special packages with dark wood, flowing water and plants, Daily 10am-10pm. Workers’ Stadium North DragonflyT herapeutic Retreat Interna- for couples are also available. 1) Daily 11am- you’ll feel as though you’ve retreated to a Gate, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8511 tional spa brand with an exhaustive menu 11pm. 1/F, Yuyuanhui Club, South of Gongdesi Southeast Asian spa the moment you enter. 3880) 朝阳区工体北路工人体育场北门 of spa packages. Daily 10am-1am. 1) 1/F, Bridge (northwest to Summer Palace), Haidian The practitioners are professionally trained Grand Summit Plaza, 19 Dongfang Donglu District. (6287 9868); 2) 6/F, Hilton Beijing Toni & Guy British international hair salon and educated, which shows in the firm, effec- (100m north of Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang Capital Airport,Terminal 3, Beijing Capital chain. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Units, 3/F, Tower tive and relatively pain-free Chinese meridian District. (8532 3122); 2) 60 Donghuamen Ave International Airport, Shunyi District. (6450 8, South Area, Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang massage. Most rooms come with a private (near The Peninsula Hotel and Oriental Plaza), 4777); 3) 10am-midnight. B1/F, Traders Upper District. (6417 4188); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, shower and toilet, and many with a bathtub, Dongcheng District. (6527 9368); 3) B1/F, East Hotel, Lido, Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan the complimentary snack bar. Manicures and Eastern Hotel, Nansanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8877); 4) 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6461 8368); 3) Unit pedicures also available. Daily 11-12.30am. 2/F, District. (6593 6066) 悠庭保健会所, 1) 朝阳区 Beijing, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, 303, Tower C Office Bldg, Yintai Center, 2 Bldg AB, Lan Chou Ming Zuo, Jiqingli, Chaowai 朝阳区燕莎桥东方东路19号外交会所1层（燕莎中 Chaoyang District. (5908 8380); 5) 1/F, Gehua Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6552 9599) www. 心路北100米）; 2) 东城区东城区东华门大街60 New Century Hotel, 19 Gulouwai Dajie, (8517 1292); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. 4/F Seasons benyuan2011.com 本源, 朝阳区朝外大街吉庆 号(近王府饭店和东方广场); 3) 朝阳区朝阳区三 Chaoyang District. (6202 8888 ext 6666); 6) Place Shopping Centre, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, 里蓝筹名座AB座2层 里屯南路逸羽酒店1层 Daily noon-11pm. 5/F, Tower 2, Taiyue Suites, Xicheng District. (6622 0316); 5) Daily 10am- Eric Paris Salon International hairstyling Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1517, Peninsula Spa by ESPA 12 treatment 9pm. Rm105-106, Block F, Sunshine 100, 2 service. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 43 Sanlitun Hou- 8595 2277 ext 5666) www.ispa.cn 泰美好, 1) rooms and private locker facilities. 3/F, The Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 9288); jie, Chaoyang District. (135 0137 2971); 2) Stall 海淀区功德寺桥南御园汇会所1层(颐和园西北 Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, 6) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 123, Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua 角); 2) 顺义区北京首都机场3号航站楼北京机 Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6090) 东城

76 February 2012 DIRECTORY / STYLE District. (6416 1762) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 Village北区地下一层NLG-21单元 2646); 7) Daily 10am-10pm. Units F4-04 & 05, ECMall, 1A Danling Jie, Haidian District (8248 FEI Space Hipster trendy Chinese clothing 3435, fax 8248 3301) 托尼英盖, 1) 朝阳区三里 labels, such as Boundless by Zhang Da (RMB 屯Village南区8号楼3层3单元; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区 500-1000), can be found here, as well as an 东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店大堂1层; 3) 朝 assortment of kitschy household products, 阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心写字楼C座3层303 like Dulton kitchen clocks and tea sets. Ad- 商铺; 4) 西城区金城纺街2号金融街购物中心四 ditionally, international brands such as Ligia 层L404; 5) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F Dias and Alyssa Norton are carefully curated 座105-106号; 6) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场 into the selection. Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm. 汇贤豪庭1层; 7) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧美汇购 B-01, 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao 物中心4层04-05 Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9580) 朝阳区酒仙 桥路4号798艺术区B-01 The Wellness Spa by Hummingbird Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat's second Joyce Lane Crawford’s more avant-garde and branch. The Wellness Spa's facilities are twice fashion-forward sister store. Daily 10am-9 as big as they are at the original location, .30pm. Shop 3L103-104, Block 3, China World boasting a 32 customer capacity, a custom- Shopping Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, made Ayurvedic massage bed and Hum- Chaoyang District. (6288 8383) www.joyce. mingbird's first-ever VIP suite. Bldg 26, Central com 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸商城3L103-4 Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang Lane Crawford Luxury brand department District. (6533 6922) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新 store from Hong Kong. Daily 10am-9pm. L130, 城国际26号楼 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Financial Feb 14: French Escape Street, Xicheng District. (6622 0808) 西城区金 Willow Stream Spa Fairmont Beijing, Significant expenditure for a significant other. 8 Yongan Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, 融街金城坊街2号金融街购物中心L130 Chaoyang District. 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东 Luxbible This flagship showroom accompa- 5800, 400 650 1266, [email protected]); 里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店 世贸天阶; 4) 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城 nies its well-stocked e-commerce site. Many 4) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Wonderful Massage Center Offers a variety exclusive international brands are on offer, as Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0179, info@iqair- of treatments, including oil massage, foot well as local favorites like D-SATA. Customer Home Decor china.com); 5) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, service includes complimentary product massage, full body massage and Thai mas- Beijing Torana Clean Air Center Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@ maintenance and a no-hassle returns policy. 6 sage. 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(6436 (NCPA) 2 Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District. 货, 朝阳区工体北路13号院3号楼 Art Base 1 Area D, Shunbai Lu, Hegezhuang 3518/3658, [email protected]) (6655 0000) www.chncpa.org 国家大剧院, 西 U-Town Shopping Center A six-story shop- Village, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District. www.tangcontemporary.com 当代唐人艺术中 城区西长安街2号 ping mall that includes stores like Uniqlo, (6433 6920) 一号地国际艺术区, 朝阳区崔各庄乡 心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号, 大山子艺术区 Hall Inside Peking Uni- Hot Wind and Stradivarius. Daily 10am-10pm. 合各庄村顺白路一号地国际艺术园D区 Three Shadows Photography Art versity, 5A Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6275 2 Sanfeng Beili, Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Beijing Center for the Arts Daily 10am- Centre Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 155 East End 1278) www.pku-hall.com 北大百年纪念礼堂, Chaoyang District. (5977 5858) www.utown 10pm. 23, Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng Art, Caochangdi Village (Next to Platform 海淀区颐和园路甲5号北京大学内 悠唐生活广场, 朝阳区朝外大街三丰 life.com District. (6559 8008) 天安时间当代艺术中心, 东 China), Chaoyang District. (6432 2663) www. Plato Theater 3/F, Bldg B, Oriental Media 北里2号 城区前门东大街23号 threeshadows.cn 三影堂摄影艺术中心, 朝阳区 Center, 4 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. 草场地艺术东区155号(站台中国旁) Chambers Fine Art Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. (400 000 0404) 北京戏逍堂柏拉图剧场, 朝阳区 Arts & Culture Red No.1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. Where Where Art Space 319-1 East End 光华路4号东方梅地亚中心B座三层 (5127 3298, [email protected]) www. Art (Zone A), Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang Poly Theatre Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen chambersfineart.com前波画廊, 朝阳区草场 District, Chaoyang District. (159 1080 3790) 哪 Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6500 1188 ext Bookstores 里哪里艺术空间, 朝阳区草场地村319-1 艺术东 地红一号D座 5126/5127) www.polytheatre.com 保利剧院, 区A区内 (机场辅路由南往北五环外第一个路口 The Bookworm 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层 8am-5pm. First courtyard, Hegezhuang Vil- Galerie Paris-Beijing Mon-Sun 11am-7pm. 路东, 长建驾校对面路口) 798 Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Tianqiao Acrobatics Theater 95 Tianqiao lage, Shunyi District. 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(5711 0860/5711 麦勒 District. (8459 9299) 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号大山 ers, classics, etc.), with competitive prices for fax 6433 0203) www.galerieursmeile.com 2128) 木马剧场, 朝阳区朝阳区百子湾路32号22 画廊, 朝阳区草场地村104号 子艺术区 English-language material. 10am-9.30pm. 院街艺术区 B2/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jian- Green T. House Gallery 1) Daily 11.30am-11 miscellaneous guomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8535 .30pm. 318 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang, 1055, [email protected]) Chaoyang District. (8456 4922 ext 8); 2) Daily Beijing American Center Jingguang Center, SPORTS www.pageonegroup.com 朝阳区建国门外大街 10.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-midnight. 6 Gongti Suite 2801, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区京广中 1号国贸商城三期地下2层 Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310/8311) 心，2801室 Football www.greenteahouse.com.cn 紫云轩, 1) 朝 Gallery Hotel Inside the north gate of Work- ClubFootball 9am-6pm. Unit A212, Door 3, Cinemas 阳区崔各庄乡合各庄村318号; 2) 朝阳区工体 ers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District (no tel) 瑞居酒 A1 Zone, Huadeng Building, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 西路6号 Chaoyang District. 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(187 Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, 1019 0150) www.kravmagabeijing.com Alexander Ochs Gallery Tues-Sun 10am-6- Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin. The Opposite House Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village pm. (Will be closed for Summer Aug 1-22.) 255 North, 11 Sanlitun Lu (north of 3.3 Shopping cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区工体 Diving Caochangdi, Jichang Fulu, Chaoyang District. 南路甲1号 Center), Chaoyang District. (6417 6688, an- (8456 2054, [email protected]) [email protected]) www.theop- SinoScuba Offers safe, family scuba diving Long March Space Tue-Sun 11am-7- www.alexanderochs-galleries.com positehouse.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 services - Underwater activities, including pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Village北区1号楼 swimming with dolphins and full certification Alliance Française de Pekin 1) 103 Desh- Chaoyang District. (5978 9768, lm@long- courses. Classes available in Chinese and engmennei Dajie, Xihai, Xicheng District. marchspace.com) www.longmarchspace.com English (135 0116 3629, steven@sinoscuba. (6404 2643); 2) Rm 421, Block 2, Beijing Lan- 长征空间, 朝阳区大山子艺术区 Museums com) www.sinoscuba.com guage and Culture University, 15 Xueyuan Lu, China Millennium Monument Museum Haidian District. (8230 3619); 3) 18 Gongti Xilu, O Gallery 9/F HuaLi Dasha, 58 JinBao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8520 6000) 奥美零空间画 of Digital Arts (CMoDA) B1/F, Area A, Bldg Guangcai International Mansion, Chaoyang 9A, China Millennium Monument, Fuxing Lu, GYMS & FITNESS CENTERS District. (6553 2678) 北京法语培训中心, 1) 西 廊, 东城区金宝街58号华丽大厦9层 Xicheng District. (5980 2315) 中华世纪坛数字艺 Health Club Daily 6am-11pm. 6/F, Beijing 城区德胜门内大街103号; 2) 海淀区学院路15号 Pekin Fine Arts Wed-Sun 10am-6pm. 术馆, 西城区复兴路甲9号中华世纪坛A区B1层 Marriott Hotel, 26 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang Dis- 北京语言文化大学教学2号楼421室; 3) 朝阳区工 241,Caochangdi, Cuigezhuang,, Chaoyang trict. (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦 体西路18号光彩国际公寓 Ullens Center for Contemporary Art District. (5127 3220) www.pekinfinearts.com 万豪酒店6层健身房 艺门画廊, 朝阳区崔各庄乡草场地村241号 (UCCA) Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Dashanzi Art Arario Beijing Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Inside District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Chaoyang Liquor Factory, Beihuqu, Anwaibei- Red Gate Gallery Daily 9am-5pm. 1/F & 4/F, (8459 9269) www.ucca.org.cn 尤伦斯当代艺术 ski & snowboard 中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区 Badaling Ski Resort Badaling has two 800m Si Shang Art Museum By appointment until long ski runs and a 2,300m snowmobile run. Feb 2012. Huosi Lu Dong, Zhangxizhuang, It also has sledding runs and a ski lodge with Shunyi District. (6949 1028) http://www. accommodation, food and drinks, stores and a sisam.cc 寺上美术馆, 顺义区张喜庄火寺路东 gym. Any kid over 3 is welcome to take a shot 寺上美术馆 at the slopes! Badaling Town, Yanqing County. Today Art Museum Daily 9am-5pm. Pingod 8.30am-6.30pm. (6501 0335) 八达岭镇 延庆县 Space, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District. Cuiyunshan Ski Resort Carved out from a (5862 1100) www.todayartmuseum.com 今日 white birch forest, this ski resort features three 美术馆, 朝阳区百子湾路32号 runs, one each for beginner, intermediate White Box Museum of Art B07, 2 Jiauxian- and advanced skiers. Covers a total of 122,100 qiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 4800) http:// acres and is accessible by train. Entrance RMB www.798whitebox.com 白盒子艺术馆, 朝阳区 30. RMB 60/hr, RMB 300/6hr or RMB 80/hr, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区路B07号 RMB 420/6hr (weekends). Snowsuit rental RMB 50. Sauna (RMB 20) and lodging (RMB 200- 400) available. 9am-9.30pm. Chongli County, Theaters Zhangjiakou City, province. (6400 9569) Beijing Concert Hall 1 Beixinhuajie, Xicheng 河北省张家口市崇礼县 District. (6605 7006/5812) 北京音乐厅, 西城区 Duolemeiti Ski Resort Located 220km (a 北新华街1号 2.5hr drive) from Beijing, Dolomiti covers 57 Beijing EE City Theatre 10/F, Joy City, 101 hectares and has five slopes, ranging from Chaoyang Beilu (at the intersection of Qing- 400-1800m long – two for intermediate, two Lu), Chaoyang District. (5705 0707) 北京蓝 for advanced, one for beginners, and one re- 天城剧场, 朝阳区朝阳北路101号(青年路口东北 served for snowboarders. The resort’s ski lifts 角)大悦城10层 are imported from Italy and it boasts a full- service ski equipment shop. Italian coffee and Beijing Exhibition Theater 135 Xizhimenwai pizza await hungry skiers at the base lodge. Dajie, Xicheng District. (6835 4455) 北京展览馆 Xiqueliang, Sitaizui Village, Chongli County, 剧场, 西城区西直门外大街135号 Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. (8453 5186) Forbidden City Concert Hall Inside Zhong- 河北省张家口市崇礼县四台嘴乡喜鹊梁 shan Park, Xichang’an Jie, Xicheng District. Hebei Saibei Ski Resort This unique Ongoing: bordeaux versus burgundy (6559 8285) www.fcchbj.com 中山公园音乐堂, scenic environment with a backdrop of snow- 西城区西长安街中山公园内 Can’t afford a ticket to Paris? Tour 16 French boutique wines at Modo. covered mountains and forest has an 800m ski

78 February 2012 DIRECTORY / SPORTS–LIVING run and a 2,800m beginner slope. Lodgings be found ten minutes away. Take bus 345 include the No. 1 “Show” hotel (RMB 680-1880 from Deshengmen and than transfer to bus per night), four villas (standard room RMB 150- 3. 8.30am-5pm. Xiaogongmen, Shisanling, 200), and the “white birch” (baihua) style villa Changping District. (8976 1886/ 1899) 昌平区 (RMB 100 a bed or RMB 60 per person in farm- 十三陵小宫门 house). The trip from the city takes about 2.5 Wanlong Ski Resort Located 249km from hours on the newly-built Beijing-Zhangjiakou Beijing – a 3 hour drive, the resort has 5 ski highway. There is a shuttle bus to the resort runs for beginners, intermediate and ad- on the weekends (RMB 120 per person). North vanced skiers and also offers snowmobile hire of Xiqueliang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou and sledding.Weekend price starts from RMB City, Hebei province. (0313 477 2012, 477 2053) 180 (2 hrs), RMB 240 (4 hrs), RMB 350/day, RMB 河北省张家口市崇礼县喜鹊梁北 470 (1.5 days), RMB 580 (2 days) (Rental RMB Huaibei International Ski Resort Located 40-240). Lodging ranges from RMB 718-2,280. in Jiugukou, site of the only rectangular tower 8.30am-4.30pm. Honghualiang, Chongli on the Great Wall, Huaibei boasts a 3,100m County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei province. ski trail and a cable car that runs up to 1,200m (0313 478 5111/8888) 河北省张家口市崇礼县 (the highest in Beijing). Other features include 红花梁 a grass run as well as two advanced, one Yunfoshan Ski Resort It is surrounded by intermediate and three beginner slopes. Ad- mountains in three directions and covers mission RMB 20. Rental RMB 60/hr, RMB 80/hr 45,000sqm. There is a 1,000m run for ad- (weekends) or RMB 100/hr (holidays). Lodging vanced skiers, three intermediate runs, four is available. 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(139 1109 8002 (Colin), colin@ bjrego.org) www.bjrego.org 北京瑞金英国学 cableway and cross-country path (for snow- days); after 5pm RMB 70. Ticket prices include fcgroup.org) 校, 2) 顺义区顺义区天竺镇丽苑街15号 mobiles). Jundushan’s southern exposure ski rental. 8.30am-10pm. East of Dawangwu Fishbowl Events Social opportunities for means the snow can get slushy. Sleds, inner Mandarin Plus Provides high quality and Cun, Donggao Cunzhen, Pinggu District. (5869 people to mingle. fishbowlevents.com customized education together with unique tubes and snowmobiles are available for rent. 3355) 平谷区东高村镇大旺务村东侧 Admission RMB 20 or RMB 30(holidays). Rental International Newcomers’ Network Func- cultural opportunities. Experienced teachers RMB 100/2hr, RMB 150/2hr (weekend) or RMB tion Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, will make tailor-made study plans for you. 160/2hr (holidays). Accommodation options YOGA & PILATES 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 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(136 9147 4408, black- from Siyuan Bridge and is one of the area’s top workshops, training sessions and retreats Clinic Glory Clinic was established in 1998 [email protected]) www.blacksesa- ski resorts, Nanshan has ten well-groomed with guest teachers. Mon-Thu 7.15am-9.30pm, and offers high standard, integrative pre- mekitchen.com 东城区黑芝麻胡同3号 trails for skiers of all levels and a snowboard Fri-Sun 7.15am-8pm. 6/F, Bldg 17 Gongti Beilu ventive health screenings and medical care park (Nanshan Mellow Park) with a halfpipe, (across from the north gate of Workers’ Sta- The Hutong Informal cooking school that in a quiet and comfortable environment. four kickers and six rails – all served by a quad- dium), Chaoyang District. (6413 0774, info@ also offers workshops focused on intercultural ruple chairlift, a double chairlift and nine T- yogayard.com) www.yogayard.com 瑜珈苑, friendship and learning. 1 Jiudaowan Zhongx- bars. Admission RMB 20. Rental RMB 100/2hr, 朝阳区工体北路17号楼6层工人体育场北门对面 iang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway RMB 150/2hr (weekend) or RMB 160/2hr station), Dongcheng District. (6404 3355, take 5 (holidays). Lodging available. Take the shuttle [email protected]) www.thehutong.com bus (RMB 40 round trip) from Dongzhimen, LIVING 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站东南边) 8.30am every Sat and Sun. 8.30am-5.30pm. Shengshuitou Cun, Henanzhai Town, Miyun Community Groups CULTURAL Groups Find love County. (8909 1909) 密云县河南寨镇圣水头村 The Beijing Guild An informal crafts group The Beijing Guild An informal crafts group Hook ‘n Cook Nike Nanshan Park Opening December that meets weekly to knit, crochet and engage that meets weekly to knit, crochet and engage 17th and located within Nanshan Ski Village, in other crafts. ([email protected]) in other crafts. ([email protected]) Hook up with some new friends the NIKE Nanshan Park features a medium & www.beijingguild.com www.beijingguild.com and cook up a storm. 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Village, Shengshuitou Village, Henanzhai Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. Beijing group for Caledonian people who www.adoptaman.com Town, Miyun County. (8909 1909 ski resort, (6432 9341/1041, [email protected]) enjoy Scottish music, dancing and having fun. 138 1045 9745 park) 南山公园, 密云县河南寨 www.chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路 ([email protected]) www. Fishbowl Events 圣水头村 29号安家楼肯特中心院内 beijingcaledoniansociety.com A six-minute date that can change Snow World Ski Park Located near the Culture Yard A fun environment for locals Faccion Latina Facción Latina emerged out your life. Every month. Ming Tombs, is a mere thirty minutes by car and expats alike to interact. 9am-late. 10 of the need to effectively integrate the Latin from downtown Beijing. There are two ski Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 American community living in Beijing. 拉丁派 www.fishbowlevents.com runs – one for advanced and one for inter- 4166, [email protected]) www.culture- Irish Network China (INC) A not-for-profit mediate skiers – and all of its equipment is 东城区石雀胡同10号 Beijing Champagne yard.net organization whose aim is to promote and imported from North America. Admission FC Group Previously known as the Fortune encourage exchange and understanding of Encounters RMB 20. Ski Rental RMB 50/hr or RMB 70/hr Connection Club, the FC Group is dedicated business, cultural and sporting ties between Singles networking parties – where (weekend/holidays). Snowboard rental RMB to bringing together business profession- the Irish and Chinese communities in Beijing. 70/hr or RMB 120 for four hours. Lodging can you can mix pleasure and business. ([email protected]) http://www. The Westin Touch Bar (135 2262 Free valentine’s day dinner irishnetworkchina.com 8210) Education Huanleyuan Dating Club A Valentine’s Day set dinner for two (valued at RMB 688) at Beijing Rego British School Follows on the A dating club that organizes various Kerry’s Kitchen can be yours if you can tell us: What day is heels of two successful schools in Tianjin and speed dating events on a weekly Shanghai and caters to students from the sur- basis. (6219 1671) “Chinese Valentine’s Day”? Email [email protected]. rounding Shunyi area with its array of educa- tional facilities and age-appropriate resources

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80 February 2012 DIRECTORY / LIVING Pet Care/Animal Welfare Tielu Dongxiaoqu), Fengtai District. (5185 6801, fax 8360 2479) www.bjlizhi.org 北京丰台 Doggy Thoughts CBT Dennis Schenk 利智康复中心, 丰台区丰西北里93号（丰西铁路 provides private canine behavior training 东小区东南角） sessions for aspiring and/or struggling dog owners. (137 1802 7490 (English), 134 6639 Beijing Foundation Beijing Foundation 7349 (Chinese), [email protected], promotes transparent philanthropy chinadogtraining.com and is working to create a philanthropic network to benefit Northern China. www. International Center for Veterinary beijingfoundation.org Services (ICVS) All services in English and Mandarin. Licensed rabies vaccines. Mon-Sat Beijing Horizon Educational Center 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm (by appointment). (BHEC) BHEC seeks to promote fair Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou development in education by providing (shares a courtyard with China Culture resources for teachers in underprivileged Center), Chaoyang District. (8456 1939/40/41, areas. Rm 302, Bldg 2, Liheng Mingyuan, 23 [email protected]) www.ICVSASIA. Nanbinhe Lu, Xuanwu District. (6348 0852, com 北京新天地国际动物医院, 朝阳区安家楼亮 [email protected]) 北京泓德中育文 马桥路29号肯特中心院子内 化发展中心, 宣武区南滨河路23号立恒名苑23 号楼302室 Lee Pet Beijing’s largest pet store, offer- Beijing Huiling Community Services ing not only a diverse range of imported (BJHL) Beijing Huiling Community Services products, but also in-house grooming, for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities seeks photography and kennel services. 1) Mon-Fri to improve the lives of the mentally disabled. 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit 3097, Through community-based activities, BJHL Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai facilitates trainees' independence and teaches Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 5499); 2) Rm life skills. Unit 307, Yanle Business Bldg, 100 4119, 4/F, Golden Resources Shopping Mall, Yanle Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8402 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 0706); 3) 9532, [email protected]) www.huiling.org.cn B118, B1/F, Longde Square Shopping Mall, 186 东城区演乐胡同100号演乐商务楼307 Litang Lu, Changping District. (8484 1916); 4) Bldg 4, Landgent Chateau, 33 Guangqu Lu, Bethel China Foundation A not-for-profit Chaoyang District. (8776 9602) www.leepet. organization that provides foster care, com 乐宠, 1)朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO education and professional training for A座3层3097; 2)海淀区远大路1号金源新燕莎4 Chinese orphans who are blind or visually 层4119; 3)昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场地下1层 impaired. The Project’s training center, named B118; 4)朝阳区广渠路33号石韵浩庭4号楼4底商 The Love is Blind Project, is located on a 17- acre property, near a small village outside Lee Pet Animal Hospital Full-service veteri- Beijing. The organization was founded in nary center. Daily 24hrs. Unit 5-6, 9 Lincui Lu, 2002 by a French couple, Guillaume and Feb 10: Speed Dating for Shelterbox Chaoyang District. (5821 3503) 乐宠丽派特动物 Delphine Gauvain. Doudianzhen Jiaodao, 医院, 朝阳区林萃路9号5-6底商. 电话 Liugu Daocun, Fangshan District. (8031 Because six minutes is long enough. 0383, 8031 0683 (guest house), 8031 0483 RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (medical house), [email protected]) www. nonprofit organization founded in early The River of Grace Church Sunday bethelchina.org 房山区房山区窦店镇交道六 Chi Heng Foundation CHF provides 股道村 education and support for AIDS orphans in 2006 to help China’s urban migrant children Services begin at 10am and are open to all primarily through social and educational foreign passport holders. 2/F, Great Hotel, 1 BICCO (Beijing International Committee Central China and promotes AIDS awareness across the country. Rm 801, Bldg 6, Wanda programs. Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. Rm 233, Zuojiazhuang, Chaoyang District. (6466 1680) for Chinese Orphans) A volunteer group 2/F, Xintai Building, 8 Xiaguangli, Chaoyang 朝阳区左家庄1号北 Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5820 www.theriverofgrace.com that helps Chinese orphans with medical District. (6465 6100/1, volunteer@cmc-china. 京贵国酒店二层 problems. Volunteer opportunities listed on 8574, [email protected]) www.chiheng.org 智行基金会, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场6楼801. org) www.cmc-china.org 打工子弟爱心会, 朝 their website. ([email protected]) www.bicco.cn 阳区霞光里8号鑫泰大厦2层233室 Volunteer and NGOs 北京国际援助中国孤儿委员会 China Chaoyang AIDS Volunteer Or- ganization Chinese NGO that focuses on Crazy Bake Gives mental patients a chance Beijing 1+1 A Chinese NGO in partnership Building Opportunity With Support to improve their lives through meaningful (BOWS) A small and growing not-for-profit MSM rights protection, AIDS prevention with BBC that promotes the participation of awareness and condom marketing. Rm 1002, work. Place orders for their delicious pastries visually impaired people in radio. Rm 604, dedicated to providing support, informal by calling 137 1821 1334 or visiting www. counseling, education and a safe environment Chaoyang District Center for Disease Control Bldg 22, Area 2, Xiluoyuan, Fengtai District. and Prevention, 25 Huaweili, Panjiayuan, crazybake.com. (6725 9507, fax 6725 9407, www.oneplusone. for girls and young women. (136 4125 2617, Chaoyang District. (8096 8456, 8778 9709, The Culture Development Center for org.cn) 北京一加一文化交流中心, 丰台区西罗园 [email protected]) www.bowsforgirls.org [email protected], www.hivolunt.net) 朝阳 Rural Women Rural women's support group. 二区22号楼604室 CAI Empowers the children of migrant 华人AIDS干预工作组, 朝阳区潘家园华威里25号 Rm 301, Bldg A, Jiali Dasha, 180 Beiyuanlu, Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection laborers through creative arts education and 朝阳区疾病预防控制中心1002 Chaoyang District. (6498 0110, Fax 6498 3764, team sports. Four core values – confidence, Center (CHP) CHP is a national resource China HIV/AIDS Information Network [email protected]) www.nongjianv.org 北京农 center for heritage conservation, equipping courage, commitment and care – are 家女文化发展中心, 朝阳区北苑路180号加利大 taught through the programs. Comprised (CHAIN) This GONGO is dedicated to HIV/ local communities with awareness, strategy, AIDS awareness and building a nation-wide 厦A座301室 organization, practical skills and training of professionals, artists, art teachers and HIV/AIDS information resource network. 7-101, Dongjen Center for Human Rights Educa- to preserve cultural heritage at local levels. students, CAI is always looking for volunteers Bldg 1, Courtyard 68, Fuchang Jie, Xuanwu tion and Action A nonprofit organization Those who have tips on suspect behavior to teach at migrant schools on term-time District. (8313 3253, [email protected]) that provides education about human rights regarding cultural relics or sites should call Saturdays and at an intensive summer camp. www.chain.net.cn 中国红丝带网, 宣武区福长 to the public and takes action for individuals the hotline. Rm 309, Bldg E, 46 Fangjia Hutong Other opportunities are also available. (8454 街68号院1号楼7单元101室 who have had human rights violations. In (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng 9633, [email protected]) www.cai-china.org the past DCHREA has worked specifically District. (6403 6532, 6403 6632 (fax)) www. 儿童才艺行动 Chinese Juvenile Rights Protection Cent- with individuals and groups who have been bjchp.org 北京文化遗产保护中心, 东城区方家 er 4/F, Attachment Bldg, 212 Zhouzhuangzi, Chaoyang Library Retirees English Lan- stigmatized for being HIV/AIDS positive. 19 胡同46号艺术园区(国子监南临)E座309室 guage Club This group of retirees meets Fengbei Lu, Fengtai District. (6381 3995/3362, Fax 6383 5279) www.chinachild.org 中国青 Dashiqiao Hutong, Jiu Gulou Dajie, Xicheng Beijing Fengtai Lizhi Healing Center A every Sunday from 2-4pm at Chaoyang District. (8403 4803) 西城区旧鼓楼大街大石桥 Library to practice English conversation. 少年维权中心, 丰台区丰北路周庄子212号附 boarding school for mentally disabled adults 属楼4层 胡同18号 that focuses on teaching vocational skills and Volunteer English teachers welcome. Friends of Nature FON promotes self-care. 93 Fengxi Beili (southeast of Fengxi ([email protected]) Compassion for Migrant Children A

February 2012 81 DIRECTORY / LIVING–EXPLORE (6142 4156 ext. 76, joyce@hopefosterhome. Cultural Palace (east of ), com) www.hopefosterhome.com 希望, 顺义 Dongcheng District. (6511 6211) www. 区顺义区郭家务村中心街97号 wwfchina.org 世界自然基金会, 东城区天安门 New Life Centre A residential center for 东侧劳动人民文化宫东门内文华宫世界自然基金 underprivileged youth in Shunyi to learn 会北京办事处 technical skills. Volunteers and donations Xingfu Gongcheng (Program of Happi- welcome. www.asianservicesandprojects.org ness) A Chinese micro-lending organization Operation Blessing Beijing Humanitarian that supports impoverished mothers. 12 organization helping orphans, disabled Dahui Donglu, Haidian District. (6217 9760, fax children, and the elderly in Beijing. Rm 6217 3494) www.cpwf.org.cn/xf 幸福工程, 海 106, Golden Land Bldg, 32 Liangmaqiao Lu, 淀区大慧东路12号 Chaoyang District. (6466 9296, fax 6466 9256, [email protected]) www.obchina.org EXPLORE 视博恩, 朝阳区亮马桥路32号高斓大厦106室 Operation Smile China An international Airlines medical charity that provides free cleft lip and Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 palate repair surgeries to children worldwide. Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 ([email protected]) www. 2001) www.aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区 operationsmile.org, operationsmile.org.hk 亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Plan China An international, non-affiliated Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai humanitarian organization that focuses on International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai children's issues. C-305, Baijiazhuang Business Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) www. Center, 3 Baijiazhuang Lu, Chaoyang District. airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大 (6592 1333, fax 6592 8228, china.co@plan- 街甲12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼1609室 international.org) www.plan-international. org.cn 国际计划中国, 朝阳区白家庄路甲3号白 Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 家庄商务中心C-305 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) www.koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄 Ongoing Until Mar 3: Bullfighting Prevention Through Education (PTE) 云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号 The romance of tauromancy. NGO that aims to improve HIV/AIDS awareness and develop local school-based HIV/AIDS Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, prevention programs. www.pte-china.org 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 environmental protection and sustainable environmental awareness and sustainable 1867) www.thy.com 土耳其航空, 亮马桥路50号 development through education and development, devoting much of its energies Rotary Club of Beijing A cross-section of 燕莎中心W103 advocacy. They also welcome volunteers. Rm to Roots & Shoots, an environmental and local businesses and professional leaders who 301, Wanbo Office Bldg, 53 Ganyu Hutong, humanitarian education program for come together to build lifelong friendships, United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gate- Dongcheng District. (6523 2040, 6512 0929, students. Rm 1309, Beijing City International promote high ethical standards and provide way Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Fax 6528 6069, [email protected]) www.fon. School (BCIS), 77 Baiziwan Naner Lu, volunteer service to others in need of help. Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) www.united. org.cn 自然之友, 东城区甘雨胡同53号万博写 Chaoyang District. (6778 3115/5802, fax 6778 Meets 12.30 every Tue at the Kempinski Hotel. com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三环路霞光里18号 字楼368室 2757, [email protected]) www.jgichina.org 珍 (139 1072 9087, [email protected]) www. 佳程广场A座15层C/D1 古道尔 / 根与芽, 朝阳区百子湾南2路77号北京 beijingrotary.org 北京扶轮社 Gift of Hope Gift of Hope is a social 乐成国际学校1309室 Travel Agencies enterprise that is owned and managed by Rural China Education Foundation A people with disabilities and empowers the JUMP! Foundation Founded in 2006, volunteer-based organization that supports Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily disabled community. Gift of Hope provides JUMP! Foundation is an international non- rural education in China. RCEF has many 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 a variety of products and services including profit organization that focuses on student volunteer opportunities, especially for Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 handmade gifts and crafts, leadership leadership training, experiential education summer and year-long teachers. www. 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京赛笛芭 training, team building, folk art workshops, and global development. They're partnered ruralchina.org 乡村教育促进会 诗城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外大街22号赛 motivational speeches and trips. Profits are with 25 other organizations across the globe, Save China's Tigers A charity that aims 特大厦1207室 used to empower the disabled community with the mission to empower youth to grow to prevent the South Chinese Tiger from Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) 18 providing training and job opportunities as individuals and develop into leaders in going extinct. PO Box 1928, Chinese Forestry Chaoyangmen Nandajie, Chaoyang District to people with disabilities with the goal of their community and the world. House of Academy, Haidian District. (6286 6588, 133 (150 1008 9588) www.travelingislife.com 朝阳 improving their lives. 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An airport shuttle will de- Audio self-guided tours in Chinese and Eng- Theatre Hall on the fourth floor puts on plays see more at www.thebeijinger.com liver you to your home in Beijing, where there lish available for rent at the entrance. starting at 10am, and performers even talk to is free high-speed internet access, plus a DVD Beijing Hikers 16 Fuxingmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District. the audience after each play. Performances player and the choice of premium television Hikes of varying difficulty in villages near Bei- Tue-Sun 9am-5pm. 6337 0491/2. include the Chinese classic Ma Lan Hua, Snow channels. English-speaking reception staff will jing. Open to everyone. Call for info on hikes White and the Seven Dwarves, and A Journey Chinese Military History Museum welcome you at all hours and will be able to and what to bring. Prices vary for overnight With Hans Christian Andersen, among others. assist with tours and tickets. 7A Nanshuiguan, hikes; weekend hikes are RMB 250/300 (adult), With 5,000 years worth of war paraphernalia, The Ma Lan Hua Art School that connects Guangqumen, Chongwen District. 6715 1166 half price for children under 12, including this museum will curl the toes of any military to the theater offers acting, recitation and round trip transport, snacks and drinks buff. The collection includes AK-47s, flame dance classes for kids ages 5-12. 64 Dongan- SERVICE - Library/bookstores after the hike, detailed map of the hike and throwers, US tanks captured during the men Dajie, west of Wangfujing, Dongcheng professional guidance. Advance reservations Korean War, U2 wreckage, ancient weaponry District. Daily 9am-9pm 6521 1425 see more at www.thebeijinger.com necessary. RMB 200/yr membership gets a and uniforms, as well as exhibits on the “War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression” Lao She Teahouse Capital Library 10% discount on regular hikes. Rm 601, Bldg and the war against the “Eight Power Allied Named for Lao She’s famous play, this Chinese films are shown every Wed at 2pm 2, Xinhualian Ligang, 26 Jiuxianqiao Zhonglu, Forces.” If your revolutionary fervor is still not Qianmen area tourist attraction simulates a for free. Tickets available at 12.30pm. Chaoyang District. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm 6432 ignited, then maybe the display of socialist Lao Beijing teahouse complete with campy While its range of foreign language books is 2786 realist artwork will do the trick. Good place to vaudeville show, acrobatics and opera per- not as impressive as the National Library’s, Beijing Impression pick up military gewgaws and army souvenirs. formances. Dinner is served on the premises it does offer foreigners the option of bor- Based in Beijing, Beijing Impression offers Kids dig the place also. 9 Fuxing Lu, Haidian before guests are hustled into the main room rowing books. It costs RMB 10 to process a flexible tours with accommodating itineraries. District. Daily 8.30am-4.30pm 6686 6244 to see the show. Performances nightly from reader’s card and, depending on the type English-speaking guides available. Staff are 7.15-9.20pm, one day advance reservations of card you choose, a deposit ranging from Beijingers who know the city well and are Confucius Temple and Guozijian required. Bldg 3, Qianmen Xidajie, Xuanwu RMB 100-500. Foreign language newspa- ready to assist travelers at any time. In addi- The Confucius Temple is located 400 meters to District. 6303 6830/1717 pers and periodicals can also be accessed tion to offering travel services, the company the southwest of Yonghegong Station. It was and regular lectures are organized on week- also provides travel tips, information, pictures first built in 1302 and served as an altar where National Centre For The Performing Arts ends. 88 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang and videos. Rm 0219, Moma Building, 199 intellectuals from the Yuan, Ming and Qing (NCPA) District Daily 9am-7.30pm 6735 8114 http:// Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. 6400 dynasties offered their respects to Confucius. Adjacent to the monolithic Great Hall of www.clcn.net.cn 0300, 139 1097 2927 Now it has become a museum exhibiting the People, French architect Paul Andreu’s engraved stones, old Chinese doorbells and space-age conception attracted a fair amount National Library Bicycle Kingdom drums, bronze and jade utensils, paintings of criticism for its cost (RMB 490,000 a seat) This national institution has a great range Rents a variety of bikes and helmets. Prices and calligraphic works, antique musical instru- and dust-gathering capabilities (maintenance of English and other foreign language edi- range from RMB 60-120 for a single day and ments and ancient Chinese currencies. Every of the glass dome and surrounding moat is tions, including periodicals and academic from RMB 35-57 per day for a week or longer, September, a ritual celebrating Confucius’s said to run up to hundreds of thousands of titles. Foreigners can only access the books and depend on the bike rented. Reservation birthday takes place here, in which a music RMB daily). Since its opening in December at the library and are not permitted to bor- recommended and deposits vary. Also offers and dance ceremony from the 2007 though, praise for the stunning design, row, but the selection makes it well worth guided bike tours.34 Dong Huangchenggen is performed. 13 Guozijian Jie (near the Lama particularly beautiful at sunset, and the the trip. 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Kids will enjoy the large scale climb- operate to western safety standards. They National Theater Company of China authors. Other draw cards include the roof- ing frame, Mickey Mouse play area, swimming also meet regularly during the week at climb- “The National Theatre of China (NTC) is the top terrace, comfy couches and a kitchen pool, Sensory Room, Soft Island and Craft ing walls in the city, and operate a website largest state-level performing art organiza- that serves European fare. Quiz night every Room. They also run courses and activities at www.beijingclimbingclub.com which tion of the People’s Republic of China. It was Monday at 7.30pm. Courtyard 4, Gongti provides information about our services and based on the UK early years curriculum. Other founded on Dec 25th, 2001 when the former Beilu, Chaoyang District. 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They provide Argentine The Place’s well-kitted indoor play area performance is pursued to nurture theatrical of the best crepes in town, they also boast Tango classes in all levels as well as organizing boasts a palm tree carousel, a bouncy slide, masterpieces. NTC brings together the most a library of over 9,000 titles (with plans to traditional milongas every Tuesday and waterfall tunnel and a wind room filled with talented artists and art managers in China. reach 20,000). Membership will set you Saturday. huge balloons – all well-padded for maximum NTC has won almost all the national prizes for back RMB 150 for six months, and RMB 300 a Rm 428, Bldg C, Dongsheng Plaza, 8 Zhong- safety. Come and go as you like with a RMB 50 performance and has become the nation’s year. 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February 2012 87 PEKING MAN Love Hate what kind of day are you having? by George Ding

’m in a love-hate relationship with Beijing. The proportions of love and hate differ from day to day. Great days have been ruined by surly taxi drivers and horrible days redeemed by a simple act of kindness from a stranger. In a city so large and Iso varied, I suppose it’s only natural for life to swing between the poles of absolute misery and wild euphoria. ON A GOOD DAY ON A BAD DAY You wake up in the morning. You wake up in the morning. Your curtains reveal a beautiful, crisp morning. The sunlight suffuses your You smell the sky before you see it. Sniffing the air, you wonder if your apart- room in gold. There’s not a cloud in sight. The sky shines a bottomless ment has been magically transported to the inside of a coke furnace. blue, like Bradley Cooper’s eyes. You head out the door. You head out the door. You sprint to catch the bus, wheezing like a 70-year-old asthmatic as your You’re running a bit late and hop in the first cab you see. Third Ring Road lungs desperately try to separate oxygen from particulate matter. As you is actually moving at a brisk pace. The driver strikes up a conversation cough your heart out, the guy sitting in front of you who’s been clutch- about how much Beijing has changed. He tells you about how all this ing his stomach forcefully ejects his breakfast onto the floor of the bus. used to be farmland, and you commiserate over rising jianbing prices. As Though other passengers scream, you’re just amazed. You examine the you get out of the car, the driver compliments you on your Chinese. You splatter like a Rorschach test and try to determine where he ate so you end up being early for work. As you walk into your building, you spot 20 can never ever go there. The bus lurches forward and you watch as the kuai lying on the ground. juices flow down and around your shoes like a snowmelt rivulet. You get to work. You get to work. In class, your students are attentive and engaged. They laugh at your No other students show up to class so it’s two hours of solo fun time with jokes and ask questions you know the answers to. You feel confident, Dolphin, the 11-year-old mouthbreather whose parents have sent him to competent – hell, even a little taller. After class, one student tells you that learn English because he will eventually inherit a senior position in his she’s gotten into her first-choice university, which she attributes to your father’s company. As you try to get Boy Wonder to say a sentence – any pedagogical prowess. You are overcome with pride and reminded of why sentence – in English, you wonder if money really can buy everything. You this job is important. While cleaning up the room, you find 20 kuai. come to the conclusion that in this kid’s world, yeah, it probably can. After work, you stop into a restaurant for dinner. After work, you stop into a restaurant for dinner. Your boss has organized a company dinner for you and your co-workers. The food is drowning in what looks to be gutter oil. The pork has a subtle You aren’t exactly sure where this sudden philanthropy is coming from aftertaste of clenbuterol. But what sends you bolting out of the establish- but Mr. Wang is in a good mood and orders sea cucumbers for everybody. ment is the uncatalogued species of insect that bobs to the surface of It’s fun catching up with colleagues you don’t get to see very often. At your soup. You forcefully eject your dinner onto the sidewalk and notice the end of the night, Mr. Wang takes care of the bill and, without a word that your own Rorschach test looks exactly like the one on the bus this of explanation, goes around the room, handing everyone 20 kuai. morning. Mystery solved! You arrive back at home. You arrive back at home. Your apartment is unrecognizable. The dishes are washed and someone Your roommate is in the living room with the couch surfer who seems has folded all your clothes. Thank God for ayis. You join your roommate on to have no intention of leaving or paying rent. They resume making out the couch and have a surprisingly insightful conversation while watching as soon as your door is closed. You collapse on your bed, nauseous and 5 yuan DVDs. You feel the very meaning of life poking at the edge of your delirious. You and the toilet will become very close in the days to come. consciousness. As you lie down to sleep, you’re surprised at how fulfilled As the room spins around you, remorse and crippling self-doubt close in. you feel. No matter what anyone else says, you are right where you’re You ask yourself why in God’s name you chose to live in this city. You fail supposed to be. Under your pillow, you discover 20 kuai. to come up with an answer before passing out to the rhythmic thumping from the next room.

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