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RETAIL By Frank Hossack The Milk Bar that’s a Hit with Chinese and Foreigners Alike

Quite a few alert readers are likely already frequenting this boudoir of delights that has seen branches pop up all over Nanjing in the last couple of years, often nearby the gates of universities inside metro stations, beside larger residential compounds or along streets renowned for their decent footfall.

This is INM. But first the back story.

Zhejiang Yiming Food Co., Ltd. dates back to 1992 Wenzhou. Establishing their own ecological ranch in Taishun, the firm For many a carbohydrate-starved foreigner in Nanjing, the bread shelves shall likely first catch their glance. China’s love affair with sweet bread has jaded; her new closest companion is now milk bread. For this correspondent, the latter is only marginally less revolting.

Therefore, steer clear of anything baked that looks a bit anemic and go with the wholewheat variety; a pack of 6 excellent slices goes for ¥6.5.

Then there is the egg milk and the flavoured fermented milk. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but it is heartwarming to see niche products in politically-correct days advancing into the mainstream in China.

Not good enough? Can I instead tempt with “Mango Hanjuku Cheesecake; selected French mango puree and mascarpone cheese”? Thought so!

brought in pure Holstein and Jersey heffers from Australia, and built a comprehensive animal husbandry management system. They claim such efforts promote the improvement of the quality of raw milk and increase farmers’ enthusiasm to develop production.

The efforts led to opening of (Yiming alleges) China’s first milk bar in 2002. Today there are in excess of 1,500. Read on for details as to Nanjing. How about some other options... “Elegant yogurt with double the protein and live probiotics”? Last but not least, INM offers breakfast/lunch selections such as sandwiches and the Tapanyaki Panini pictured left.

With over 200 stores in Nanjing, such rapid expansion has been made possible by an “oven ready” franchise model. Entrepreneurial readers of The Nanjing need only go to Yiming’s website (scan the QR code below), check that they satisfy requirements as to the firm’s commitment to sustainability (re. the aforementioned farmers) and fill in the online franchise application form. Your own shop could be open in months, if not weeks.

The National Day of Argentine Tango was celebrated at Libraire Avant-Garde with more than 50 guests in attendance. After speeches and a violin performance, guests came together on the dance floor and with music from Mr H Dj, everybody tasted a bit of delicious

Argentine Tango.

Rosa de Tango 11 December, 2019

Nanjing International Club members had the opportunity to participate in an Explorer Walk to Amity Printing. At the time of the visit had been printed 200,169,457 copies of the Bible. The informative and interesting visit revealed to members that Amity prints in over 100 languages and ships to more than 110 countries and territories.

Where You

Lead 18 November, 2019

Jumeirah Nanjing unveiled its “Dine in the Kitchen” private event experience on Level 66, as a year-end appreciation for

VIP guests. In cooperation with Yunjin Research Institute, the hotel also committed to donate 3 percent of revenue from Dine in the Kitchen in 2020 to support intangible cultural heritage such as Nanjing Cloud Brocade.

Abracadabra! 2 December, 2019

EtonHouse Nanjing took the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving by saying thank you to those who work to ensure the smooth and safe running of the school. Students presented various gifts and loved learning about those who help to make the school work; support staff were visibly touched by the love and public recognition they received.

29 November, 2019

InterNations celebrated it’s 11th yearly event at the newlyopened Kempinski Hotel Nanjing. The night included live music, rum tastings and photo booth to boot. Attendees hailed from over 40 countries. Photos courtesy A. Kevin Photography.

16 November, 2019

The holiday season officially started for The British School of Nanjing’s community, with the annual Christmas fair, this year held at Fraser Suites. Families and friends enjoyed the festive atmosphere, in which there were discovered some new artisans, while the fair kept kids entertained, even when waiting to meet Santa in his Grotto.

Santa

Baby 30 November, 2019

The Nanjing Foreign Affairs Service Association held its first Annual General Meeting, making a break from the traditionally-dull nature of such procedings to give the floor over to newly-joined member organisations that presented their wares to those gathered, in that which was an excellent B2B opportunity for all.

Work it 29 November, 2019

Nanjing International School became the sixth school in the world to join the Global Citizen Diploma program that recognises the amazing things students do on top of their academics.

Middle school students opened up their lives, giving a glimpse of the person seen in hallways and classrooms every day.

I Have a Dream 21 September, 2019

The very first Santa Hot-Spring Hash took place in the serene and rustic town of Tangshan. With the backdrop of distant rocky hills, a wild bunch of thirsty and rowdy hashers celebrated Christmas with mulled wine and beer, disrobed with little fuss and soon found themselves submerged in the soothing natural warm water that flowed from underground. A plentiful buffet dinner followed.

The Hot Tub Song 8 December, 2019