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GASTRONOMY By Matt Ford From Bordeaux to Nanjing; Dream along in Laomendong

Minor niggles aside, this place is super! There is something for everyone, and there is no better place to drink beer in the afternoon in Nanjing. Bring me beer, bring me flammekeuche (and ideally my poke in a bowl without paper cones and dry ice) and this place really is the stuff of dreams for the discerning all-day imbiber. Talking of dreams, are those flammekeuche really calorie free? Well yes, they are... no, really! Don’t call me out on this one, just believe it. If we all believe it, it’s as good as true isn’t it? A second branch at Hexi Wanda has opened recently. Edward warned us last month about the potential sting of a sequel. The Hexi Wanda branch stings like a very, very angry hornet. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Table Space is located 16-2 Laomendong, Qinhuai

District ���老门东边营16—2. Tel: 17116382960 /

17614252529.

GASTRONOMY By Frank Hossack What’s Yellow, Tall and Cool? Soho in Nanjing’s Xinjiekou!

Soho is its official name, as decreed by The Nanjinger. But it’s not the local equivalent of today’s Soho in London, so full of tourists that it has lost the trendy allure it once had. No, Nanjing’s version is thankfully mostly the Soho from an era when hippies would set up record labels and airlines. We’re talking about that part of Nanjing a little south of Xinjiekou off Wangfu Da Jie, specifically Nantai Alley (南台巷), which zigzags its way over to Fengfu Lu. Along it, a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and bars, many of which opened in the past year.

And epitomising the Soho of Nanjing is Y&T Steakhouse Bar, the initials being the surnames of the partners behind the venture (Yellow; 黄, and Tall; 高). Making it special is the down to earthiness of Y&T. With an environment that achieves well the difficult balancing act between being cool and pretense free, Y&T is foremost a fantastic hangout. And if patrons choose to dine, they won’t be disappointed. The Nanjinger chose the Soft Boiled Egg Wrapped with Bacon and Avocado (¥48), Stewed Mussels with French White Wine (¥68), Hungarian Beef Vegetable Soup (¥48), Cheese Burger (¥68) and Paella (¥169) and a Baguette Cheese Pizza (¥48). Allwere excellent, with the egg/bacon/avocado combo as standout, thanks to the addition of arugula. An obvious option for brunch! Our only quibbles were that the mussels were frozen (but what else are they to do, especially these days?) and the unfortunate surprise that was shrimp on the baguette for someone allergic to seafood.

This is the kind of thing that would stop places such as Y&T popping up in London’s Soho of today. And it’s also holding back virtually all international dining in Nanjing from doing the same. A simple labelling of menus taking into account common allergies would propel any establishment significantly up the rankings. But back to the charm of Y&T. When we asked for a glass of wine, the manager, Peter, said they don’t normally do wine by the glass but he would open a bottle just for us. Commenting that the rest would probably go to waste, Peter gave us the bottle to take home, by way of a discount. Speaking of alcohol and saving money, where else in downtown Nanjing will you find a bottle of Heineken in such surroundings for just ¥26?

Y&T Steakhouse Bar is located at 15-10 Nantai

Alley in Xinjiekou, Qinhuai District 秦淮区新街口南台 巷15-10. Tel: 13814020057.

PYP1A students at EtonHouse Nanjing had the chance to wear one of their favourite hats or one that reflects their personality during the lockdown. Conducting online lessons with all the students wearing their chosen hats allowed them to laugh, play and connect with their friends. During these uncertain times, as much as it is crucial to focus on the physical health of our children, their social-emotional wellbeing is just as important.

E t o n H o u s e N a n j i n g

29 March - 23 April, 2022

Students at The British School of Nanjing had the opportunity to participate in the100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, javelin, long jump, triple jump, shotput, 4x100m relays and a tug-of-war in the annual Secondary Sports Day. The day delivered outstanding individual and team efforts, as well as some wonderful examples of sportsmanship and team spirit. School house, the Saxons, was crowned 2022 Secondary Sports Day Champions.

Nanjing International School’s vibrant Primary production, Rocktopus, delighted their community, as Grades 2-5 performed in front of a full house of teachers and students. The musical was the culmination of months of student-led work, including sets, costumes, props, and advertising.

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