the Beijinger September 2011 by The Beijinger Magazine

HOW CLEAN ARE YOUR CLOTHES? P12

A TASTE OF HOME

EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD IN BEIJING

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Beijing Folk: Street snacks 66 ﬂoors above street level Talk About Town: What’s the longest you’ve gone without eating? … plus your chance to win great prizes

12 Feature: How dirty are your clothes? An insight into how the clothing industry may be polluting our waterways.

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Food is a formidable ambassador. An excellent meal can win hearts and minds; a poor meal can tarnish cultural goodwill in a hurry. We asked Beijing’s diplomats whether the restaurants representing their homelands are authentic or guilty of culinary crimes. What’s New: The Veggie Table, Pizza by LM PLus, Khatoon, Burgers and Beer, Let’s Burger Plus, Hong Lu, Green Bites Dumpling Bar Feature: Spanish regional cuisines Taste Test: Pepperoni pizza What’s New: Sealing, Paradise CVS, Temple Party Like A: Bar world tour Clubhouse: Peter Hook Mastermind: Chad Lager of Fubar Have You Met: Klaus Filip Playlist: Jaime Welton Livehouse: Yellowcard … plus reviews of Liang Xu, Mamer & IZ, and Westlife What’s New: House of Willow, Onitsuka Tiger, SQY-T Inspect a Gadget: Headphones Get the Look: Mixing prints Atelier: Yanling Duan of Beijing Design Week Features: Paul French discusses a 75-year-old murder mystery, Taikang ﬁnally unveils the art gems it snapped up at auction, and we interview a Triceratops skeleton Bookshelf: Brandon Trowbridge of Nola

Q&A: Bejing Devils talk rugby Feature: Win a ClubFootball team!

53 Health Feature: How to stop overeating Hands On: DIY baking and cake decorating Q&A: Roots & Shoots China World Summit

55 Long Weekend: Qinghai Feature: A road trip around Lake Superior

58 WHAT’S HAPPENING: The month at a glance EVENTS: Day-by-day listings for September THE DIRECTORY: Venues, venues, venues

88 Ich Bin Ein Beijinger: Kaiser thinks we should give David Sedaris a break

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CITY SCENE LIES, DAMN LIES AND ...

Most “revolting” Western foods according to Weibo users

20%

火鸡（肉又老又腥） turkey (the meat is tough and gamy) 3,086 votes

生拌各种蔬菜（跟兔子一样） all kinds of uncooked vegetable salad (“What are we, rabbits?”) 1,254 votes

法式蜗牛（虽然品种不一样） French snails (although there are different kinds) 12,104 votes

42%

臭奶酪（有刺激性气味） smelly cheese (the smell is pungent) 25,501 votes

31% 半生牛肉（带血) half-raw beef (it’s bloody) 18,506 votes

60,451 users cast votes Source: Sina Weibo, July 2011 (http://vote.weibo.com/vid=560350)

GENERATION GAP You know what I miss from home? Bagels. Like the ones in New York. Oh, man.

You know what I miss from home? Nothing. I’m from Beijing. Ha.

The cupcakes on the cover were created by CC Sweets and photographed by Judy Zhou.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

verybody can name things they miss from home. Some may be peculiar to the individual (breakfast radio, boozy working lunches or occasions to wear dinner jackets) but others are universal. After all, who among us hasn’t obsessed over a food that you ate all the time back home but is impossible to find in Beijing? So we all end up adopting a kind of make-doand-mend attitude. For every can of Irn-Bru that we can occasionally find at Jenny Lou’s or black pudding that is brought back by whoever went home last, there’s making bacon sandwiches with ingredients that would not warrant a passing nod if you walked past them on the street back home. Don’t get me wrong – my favorite Chinese food back in the UK was always Peking duck and now I’m spoiled for choice in the home of kaoya, but there are foods that I would pull my eye teeth out to savor once again. The thing I miss most is proper kebabs. A proper kebab comes from an Indian or Pakistani takeway (it’s important that the name is not a god-awful pun like Abrakebabra) and is made exclusively by Bangladeshis. For some reason, the cooks are always Bangladeshis. The kebab is served to you by a British Asian male (that is, Asian in the British sense of geography), and it’s a mixture of seekh, chicken tikka and/or doner (pronounced “donna,” not “donor,” despite the speculation about the presence of organ meat in

the unconvincing “lamb” that gets ever-sweatier rotating on the spit) on naan bread with some salad and chilli sauce, yogurt and onions, finished with exactly one (thrown) handful of whole pickled chillis. The size of that sentence should give you the impression of the two-handed nature of tackling one. The kebab is served on sheets of paper and it is a constant battle between your mouth and the paper becoming so sodden that it begins to drip kebab juice down your wrists. Delicious. This miss list is almost endless – Yorkshire puddings, vanilla slices, English chocolate bars, crisps, gravy, chip shop chips, pies, pasties, mint choc chip ice cream, strawberry Calippo ice pops, lime milkshake syrup, Rubicon mango drink, absolutely anything sold at Nando’s – yet I still know what side my ersatz bread is pseudo-buttered on. Beijing has a wealth of dining options that we’d kill for anywhere else in the world and we’re very lucky for that wealth of internationalism. That’s why we decided to go to the source and ask embassies where the most authentic version of their national cuisines can be enjoyed here. As my mum says, “Eat up before it gets cold.”

Jonathan White Managing Editor

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SCENE & HEARD

Tiger Translate Battle of the Bands got crowds screaming in August. Photos by Ron Wu

Sushi lovers partied it up at Hatsuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tenth Anniversary Party on Aug 4. Photos by Ron Wu and Studiostruttura

Revelers sampled over 30 beers on Jul 23 at the Beijinger 2011 Beer Festival. Thanks to all the performers and sponsors for a great day. Photos courtesy of James Sanderson, Sui and Ron Wu

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Jing Prideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening party took place at ROOMbeijing on Jul 23. Photos courtesy of Grace Su

Chronicle hosted a fashion show at d lounge on Jul 19 to launch its website, Chronicleshoes.com. Photos courtesy of Chronicle

Dwayne Wade was at the Forbidden City on Aug 3 for the Hublot RMB 1 Million Basketball Chinese Charity Challenge. One million kuai was raised for One Foundation to help Chinese children in need. Photos courtesy of Ketchum

BHG Market Place hosted its American Food Festival across 15 Beijing branches last month. Photos courtesy of BHG Market Place

On Aug 4, The Hutong and Chef Jun Trinh hosted a Vietnamese-Cambodian style dinner on behalf of New Hope Foundation, the Chi Fan for Charity beneficiary. Photos courtesy of Chi Fan for Charity

On Jul 24, St. Louis Beer found their newest emissary at a Sanlitun Soho talent show. BLCU student Momo Meng from Chongqing was crowned Miss Kriek. Photo by Judy Zhou

Liberia Independence Day was celebrated with a football match on Jul 26. Photos courtesy of Wilson

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GOING UNDERGROUND

READER LETTERS Got an opinion? We’d sure like to hear it. Email us at editor@thebeijinger. com. Published letters will get you a free bottle of vodka from the lovely fellas at KISS Vodka. Dear Editor, I really like how your magazine has so much content, but don’t you think the font is too small? I can hardly finish a full page without taking a break. – Bella Wu We say: Thanks for the feedback. If you have trouble with the font size, you can zoom in to your heart’s content on the online version, available on our website and at www.issuu.com/thebeijinger. Thanks for the art walks. Now I just need those shoes and I can check out the art scene in style. Though I do believe Songzhuang is further than 5km from Dongzhimen. – Y. H. Smith We say: You are not mistaken about Songzhuang – the correct distance should be 28.2km. Whoops. Have a drink on us. Um, either your “fake ads” are really hard to spot, or you don’t even make them anymore and you just forgot to erase that from your

“win stuff” list. It used to be easy, like when you had that crappy photoshop of an ugly Mac computer. The last two months my friend and I tried to find it, but we were wrong both times! What’s going on? We want our massages!! – Teresa Heine We say: Don’t worry, we’re still making those fake ads. This month’s fake ad, for example, is on page ... ahem, never mind. We hope a bottle of KISS vodka will give you the same numbing feeling as a massage. I was jealous about the Chronicle shoe giveaway. Women’s shoe prize next month, please? – Samantha Becker We say: Surely women can wear men’s shoes in this day and age? We’ll see what we can do.

WUDAOKOU, LINE 13 SELLING POINT

Plenty to keep you busy if you have some time to kill before a D-22 show or Lush open mic.

EAT

Students demand their food diverse and cheap. For Korean, try Tan Tan Dalu (4th floor above the KFC just opposite the station), which serves Chinese-bred Wagyu beef at decent prices with tons of freebies. Potato fans should make a pilgrimage to Holy Fries, on the north side of Chengfu Lu just west of the KFC. For cheap local eats, walk east on Chengfu Lu and turn south into Dizhi Daxue, the Geosciences University, where on the right you’ll find a bustling hole-in -the-wall that serves up satisfying dumplings and guobao rou (sweet and sour pork).

PLAY

Universities mean decent (and cheap) exercise facilities. At Dizhi Daxue, tennis courts are RMB 30/hr (reserve at 8235 5167) and a fairly well-kept running track is free. There’s even a climbing wall; for details, inquire within.

COLLECT

All Sages Bookstore on Chengfu Lu (west of the subway) has impressive world philosophy and literature sections. Film nerds should hop on a bus to Yuanmingyuan Donglu (or Yuanmingyuan Nanmen) to check out Blue Goat Books, home of hard-to-find Chinese independent films. Broke nerds already know that Wudaokou is crawling with book carts featuring bestsellers and classics for dirt-cheap.

BEIJING FOLK

EARLY RISER

BREAKFAST ON HIGH AT THE PARK HYATT by Iain Shaw

aisy Dong is one of a crew of local ladies hired to bring authentic lao Beijing snacks to China Grill. We asked her about living the high life on the 66th floor. What was your typical day like before you joined China Grill? My family had our own restaurant. I woke up everyday at 5.30am to prepare for breakfast, and I’d close around 9pm. Everyday was busy. What were your customers like? All local Beijingers. They came by my restaurant for something quick and tasty before going to work.

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So what do you make for breakfast here? I usually make dumplings, sesame cakes and tofu soup. We also have choices for vegetarians – some of our customers are very careful with their diet.

How has “breakfast” in Beijing changed? People of my generation worried about whether they could eat enough to get through

the day. People today care more about their health and the quality of what they eat. Do you worry about the eating habits of younger Beijingers? As a chef, I do. I understand people today are very busy with work. But I hope they’ll eventually understand how important it is to eat healthily, especially for breakfast.

Who taught you how to cook these breakfast snacks? I had a little cooking skill when I was young, but overall I was a bad cook. However, my husband’s family owned a restaurant, so I forced myself to learn more about cooking after marrying him. How long would it take for me to learn? Not long at all! Fifteen days is enough.

PHOTOS: MARILYN MAI AND SUI

How did you end up working at China Grill? My daughter saw online that they were hiring. She encouraged me to call Chef Liang. He was really nice

and liked my cooking.

What was a typical breakfast when you were a child? I usually ate shaobing (sesame cake) with soymilk. However, our soymilk is different from Western soymilk. Ours tasted more acidic.

TALK ABOUT TOWN

DON’T WASTE AWAY HOW LONG HAVE YOU GONE WITHOUT FOOD?

f you were brought up on three square meals a day, the thought of missing just one of them may fill you with dread. Alas, Murphy’s law dictates we simply have to go without supper sometimes. We were curious about how long you’ve managed to go without eating. Carlly Chun was sent to get the lowdown on going hungry.

“A few hours because I was on an airplane ... ” Shannon Kilkenny, 21, US

“Haven’t. I can’t stop eating!” Maarten T, 19, Netherlands

“Three weeks. I was in Somalia and got dysentery.” Jason Otley, 47, UK

“48 hours. I fast every week.” Gavin Thompson, 38, UK

“Eight hours. I was asleep.” Simon York, 42, UK

“Seven days. The bastards didn’t pay me.” Moses Nottingham, 28, Ireland

MADE IN CHINA PANDA CIGARETTES

PHOTOS: CARLLY CHUN AND JUDY ZHOU

Panda PR Department, sometime in 2011 ... Head: “Guys, proper bears are stealing the spotlight – grizzly, polar, brown, black ... Pandas are falling out of the public consciousness. How do we get pandas trending again? Time for some blue-sky thinking.” Minion A: “Well, we know they can’t use social media. Too bloody lazy.” Minion B: “Can we get them to vary their diet?” Minion C: “We’re getting kicked in the pants by that Kung Fu Panda cartoon. Can we steal some of that buzz for the real animals? Minion B: “Real pandas can’t do kung fu.” Head: “So what can they do?” Minion A: “Let’s see, they sit around all day ... willful disregard for their own survival ... Hey, what about–” Minions B and C [in unison]: “CIGARETTES.” Head: “Done. Whack a nice promo shot on it. We’ll have pandas back in the top spot quicker than you can say Ailuropoda melanoleuca.”

Available at cigarette stands.

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ECOLOGY

CLOTH PRODUCTION IN ZHONGSHAN CITY

TOXIC TOGS THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY BLEEDS CHEMICALS INTO CHINA’S RIVERS by Gabriel Monroe

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important Pearl and Yangtze river systems.” A chemical cocktail The textile industry has always been a dirty business. While the northeastern United States and Western Europe continue to grapple with the environmental impact of chemical pollutants left behind by textile facilities that haven’t operated for decades, production has migrated to Asia and beyond. Today, as China reigns as seamstress to the world, consumers from Beijing to Bogota now enjoy access to an unprecedented range of affordable clothing. Sadly, here in China our waterways have borne the environmental cost for years, and continue to do so. In field investigations conducted in June 2010 and March 2011, Greenpeace research teams gathered wastewater discharge samples from textile facilities in Ningbo and Guangdong. According to toxics campaigner Li Yifang, lab testing found the collected samples to contain “a cocktail of toxic chemicals, including well-known hormone disruptors NP [nonylphenol], PFOA [perfluorooctanoic acid] and PFOS [perfluorooctanesulfonic acid].” Specifically, what health threats do such toxins present to human beings? “These chemicals

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF GREENPEACE PHOTO: FLICKR USER POELOQ

ou sparkle. You glide. You are a clotheshorse. This should be good news for all of us. Unfortunately, your clothes have a filthy past. No matter how thoroughly you might scrub your clothes, many of them were very likely born dirty. Many of the most basic items in your wardrobe – your jeans, shirts, or even name-brand athletic outfits – may have been produced using chemicals that ended up discharged as untreated pollutants into China’s rivers. The wet processing stages of textile production, which include dyeing, washing, printing and fabric finishing, may result in the discharge of huge volumes of tainted wastewater. Here in China, home of the world’s most productive textile industry, these discharges have been found to contain toxins and chemicals that accumulate in freshwater ecosystems and are absorbed into the food chain, causing adverse health effects for both humans and wildlife. In a recent investigative report entitled “Dirty Laundry,” Greenpeace claims, “There is evidence that the textile industry is responsible for a large proportion of the water pollution problem in China, with its use and discharge of hazardous chemicals contributing to the chemical load in the

WOULD YOU DRINK THIS WATER?

disrupt the endocrine system and harm the reproductive system, immune system and liver,” said Li, adding that the China Academy of Sciences has found PFOA to cause cancer. Even though few would be foolhardy enough to drink water from Ningbo’s Fenghua River, Li emphasized that the chemicals found by their team are persistent and bioaccumulative: “Even in very low concentrations, once they have been discharged into the environment, they do not break down. Instead they are passed along up the food chain, accumulating in animals and in the human body. Our research found PFOS in fish in the Yangtze River and in the breast milk of [human] mothers in 12 Chinese cities.”

GREENPEACE STAGED THE WORLD’S LARGEST COORDINATED FLASH MOB. OVER 600 PEOPLE IN TEN COUNTRIES TORE OFF THEIR CLOTHES Accordingly, said Li, “The only safe solution is zero discharge of these toxic chemicals. That’s what EU regulations and international conventions currently require, and also what Greenpeace is asking of the major brands – elimination of all toxic chemicals across their supply chains.” But is such a straightforward solution realistic for China? Will strong pressure from domestic and international retailers to minimize costs continue to push suppliers to cut corners with their chemical treatment obligations rather than take the initiative to install environmentally sustainable

(THIS PHOTO, AND LEFT) GREENPEACE ACTIVISTS TAKE PART IN THE "DETOX STRIPTEASE" AT THE ADIDAS STORE IN SANLITUN VILLAGE

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FOUL-SMELLING WASTEWATER POLLUTES THE FENGHUA RIVER IN NINGBO production systems? And considering the vast scale of the industry, how might pollution controls be effectively supervised? Truth be bare For Greenpeace, the answer to these questions was to encourage domestic and global clothing companies that source in China to bring new pressure to their suppliers – to clean up their act. And what terrifies clothing companies? Willfully disrobed persons. Those who might inspire the world to give up clothing for good. Yes, to get the attention of the world’s top apparel brands targeted by Greenpeace due to their sourcing relationships with the aforementioned Chinese facilities, the NGO attempted to demonstrate that we don’t need those stinkin’ rags. On July 23, Greenpeace staged the world’s largest coordinated flash mob – carried out by over 600 people in ten countries. All these people did something a bit like the Macarena, and tore off their clothes. As planned, the giants of industry trembled. Along with the mob’s successful disrobing, three of the brands targeted by the campaign – Abercrombie & Fitch, Li Ning and Metersbonwe – have pledged publicly to take new measures to ensure the sustainability of their supply chains. Meanwhile, the most prominent brands (e.g. Nike, Adidas, Puma and H&M) named to have business relationships with the Chinese textile companies implicated in the Greenpeace report have come forward to clarify that their business relationships with the investigated groups do not involve wet

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processing. All of these companies firmly asserted their commitment to policing the environmental sustainability of their respective supply chains. So the flash mob’s message has been heard by the big brands. But will this welcome trend of increasingly vigilant retail brand-owners be

“THE ONLY SAFE SOLUTION IS ZERO DISCHARGE OF THESE TOXIC CHEMICALS” enough to clean up all the filth produced by an industry so vast and decentralized? What you can do besides give up clothes Making sustainable sartorial choices starts with the awareness that not all clothing has equal environmental impact. Unfortunately for the impecunious, some of the garments most

appealing to one’s budget likely rate among the worst for the environment. Of the millions of tons of wastewater that China’s textile industry discharges annually, the majority of such water that is released untreated is likely produced by cheaper, smaller-scale textile enterprises. These producers are less accountable to the environmental concerns of the international market because they develop partnerships based on their rock-bottom prices. So as consumers, what can we do? If you can afford it, try not to buy the cheapest options. Get to know more about the specific supply chain policies of the brands you like, and try to like the brands you have most reason to trust in this regard. With the encouragement of their customers to push the industry toward a more sustainable future, even the most responsible retailers can do more to improve their practices. “None of the brands listed in our report have a comprehensive public policy to ensure their suppliers do not use and discharge toxic chemicals,” said Ms. Li, the campaigner. “So we are not able to recommend a brand. However, consumers can join us to challenge their favorite brand to ‘detox’ China’s rivers. Only two weeks after the ‘Dirty Laundry’ repor t was launched, Puma committed to eliminating all toxic chemicals from their product and supply chain by 2020. Greenpeace is in dialogue with other brands now.” To support this campaign, sign up online at www.greenpeace.org/detox.

ECO STATS 70% of China’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs are contaminated by pollutants. About 20% of the organic pollutants from all sources in China are accounted for by discharges from industry. As much as

Greenpeace

Textile dyeing and finishing mills use as much as 200 tons of water for every ton of product. NRDC

More than 60% of the Pearl River Delta’s waterways are designated “polluted.” Ministry of Water Resources

The textile industry accounts for 7.6% of China’s total trade volume, worth USD 226.77 billion in 2010. General Administration of Customs

Manufacturing goods for export cause about 20-30% of China’s water pollution. Wall Street Journal

Using polluted water costs Chinese industry RMB 50 billion each year. State Environmental Protection Agency/The World Bank

Each year, industry is responsible for dumping an estimated 300-500 million tons of heavy metals, solvents, toxic sludge and other waste into waters worldwide. UNEP

In July, an Exxon pipeline rupture spilled more than 42,000 gallons of crude oil into the Yellowstone River outside of Billings, Montana. NRDC

According to government claims, China produced an average of 36 billion metric tons of rain each year through cloud seeding between 1999 and 2006. New York Times

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FUN & GAMES PEKING PIC

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TELL US A JOKE

TRIVIA TRAVAILS 1. Peter Hook was a member of: a) Toy Division b) Coy Division c) Joy Division d) Decoy Division 2. S.T.A.Y is short for: a) Signature Truffles Alleno Yannick b) Sizzling Temptation Alleno Yannick c) Super Tasty Alleno Yannick d) Simple Table Alleno Yannick 3. The band Huun-Huur-Tu is from which country? a) Russia b) Mongolia c) China d) Turkmenistan 4. What was the name of Beijing’s 1930s red light district? a) Sanlitun bar street b) the Badlands c) the Fox Towers d) Chocolate

5. What are the names of the protagonists in Love, Sex and the IRS? a) Nonu and Taxes b) Dustin and Tootsie c) Siegfried and Roy d) Jon and Leslie 6. House of Willow functions ﬁrst and foremost as: a) a retail store b) an auction house c) a platform for enhancing public appreciation for vintage d) an art gallery 7. According to Lei Chen of Roots & Shoots, what’s the main obstacle to changing public perceptions of environmental issues? a) Most assume environmental issues are too big for individual action to have any effect b) Business owners accumulate too much trash which they refuse to recycle c) Lack of education coupled with capitalistic greed d) Not enough people are willing to organize events that promote environmental activism

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“Do vampires eat burgers?” “Rarely.”

Answers to August’s Trivia Travails: 1. a) Inagiku 2. b) youth hostel 3. d) the hutongs 4. d) goats and sheep 5. a) Bruce Lee 6. c) comfortable and affordable casual wear 7. d) sprinkle baby powder in your shoes Last month’s winner was David Niven.

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The living and the beef-loving undead can check out some sexy burger action at Shake ‘Em Buns, the first Beijing branch of Tim’s restaurant.

FEATURE

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU, JOEY GUO, SUI AND RON WU

e never tire of telling you what a great city Beijing is for dining. Whether it’s steamers of baozi at the crack of dawn or after-hours dim sum, queuing for kaoya or trawling the streets for the city’s best chuan’r, we’re firm in our faith that this is one of the world’s great food cities. But sometimes, perhaps as the fifth attempt at teasing a string of slippery noodles from the hot pot broth collapses in a splash of failure, we throw our hands up and admit it: Nothing beats the familiar flavors of home. We know you feel it too. How strongly depends on many things: how well acclimatized you are; the availability of your country’s home comforts in Beijing restaurants and supermarkets; how deeply ingrained food is in your nation’s psyche. Think about it for a moment. When you long for a taste of home, what flavors do you yearn for? What comfort foods do you crave? And where do you find those flavors and dishes in Beijing? We went straight to the source and asked ambassadors and diplomats to answer all these questions over dinner with us; we asked them to select a restaurant that they considered an “authentic” representative of their country’s cuisine. What follows only scratches the surface of the incredible experiences and insight we’ve had in working on this feature – you’ll be reading more over the coming months in the magazine’s Dining section. But for now, enjoy this glimpse into the cuisines of five very different nations, and how they contribute to the increasingly fantastic tapestry of international dining available in Beijing.

by Iain Shaw

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Italy If you go to Liguria, you’ll ﬁnd 50 different kinds of focaccia

“W

e start with Buon appetito!” d e c l a re s Te c l a Cislaghi in the elegant dining space of Tavola. Italian niceties aside, we actually star t with buffalo mozzarella wrapped in Parma ham, with fresh tomato (RMB 88). In a single dish, this encapsulates much of what Tecla and her colleague Claudia Vernotti, both from the Italian Embassy’s press office, highlight as the best of Italian cuisine. No complicated preparation, just a few ingredients and honest,

straight-up flavors. With this approach towards eating, the basic foodstuffs (or lack thereof ) take on a heightened importance. “In China, I can’t find good bread,” says Claudia. For Tecla, it’s the cheese. “There are some, yes, but I already gave up cheese in Beijing a long time ago. I know I have to wait until I go back.” One could argue that it’s not so much the products but the lack of variety that Italians miss in Beijing. “Take focaccia,” says Tecla. “If you go to Liguria, you’ll find 50 different KING PRAWN AND GOOSE LIVER RAVIOLI

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WAGYU SIRLOIN "TAGLIATA-STYLE" WITH ARUGULA SALAD kinds of focaccia.” Chef Alberto Alboreggia, blearyeyed after a flight from Italy, joins us briefly. Alberto insists that the challenge in Beijing isn’t a lack of Italian products. “Nowadays you can find everything,” the chef says. “But the question is price. Some things are available, but expensive.” Tecla and Claudia have felt the pinch. “When we’re at home, you eat and you have a glass of red wine,” Tecla explains. “Unless you have a very good job, Italian wine is expensive here.” Claudia adds, “In Italy, wine is very cheap. You can get a liter for two Euros, take your own bottle and fill it up.” “ Yo u d i d n’t o rd e r a p i z z a ? ” Alberto inquires, asking a waitress to bring a margherita. The Neapolitanstyle pizza, less thin and not as crispy as other Italian pizza, is great, though Alberto hardly needs any reassurance. “This is the best pizza you ever tried, trust me,” he says. “I’ve just been in Italy for one month and I didn’t have one pizza like this.” When Alberto departs, we feel brave enough to broach a subject we expect to be controversial: Annie’s, Beiing’s omnipresent pizzadelivery service. “Annie’s? Oh, sometimes we do it,” admits Claudia, to our relief. “Like today at lunch …” Now Tecla protests, “No, that’s not Italian.” Claudia shrieks, defensively, “It is! Well …”

Just before all hell breaks loose, Tecla retreats. “I mean, I’m not saying it’s so bad, it’s not like Pizza Hut. If it’s lunch, you only have one hour, Annie’s is fine. But if you’re talking about the taste, then no. In Tavola, it’s like ‘Smell the tomato before you eat it. Taste the olive oil.’” Tavola’s king prawn goose liver ravioli (RMB 128), which the pair recommend for a pasta course, is almost overloaded with taste, with flavors popping from the ravioli filling, rich Parmesan cheese and the subtle flavors of truffle oil. The ravioli prompts us to discuss the homemade, comfort food aspect of the Italian dining tradition. Claudia pipes up: “In Italy, food is something that unifies people, especially the family. On Sundays, we’d have a reunion, the whole family, a big meal that you don’t have time to have during the week.” Tecla adds: “There’s a profound respect for food in Italy. It’s in the quality, the process of making it. Look at cheese, wine. It’s not just about being full – it’s the senses that must be satisfied, along with the stomach.” Tecla is suddenly keen to insert a note of respect for the local food. “I mean, we love Chinese cuisine. We eat Chinese food every day.” But another forkful of that buffalo mozzarella later, the diplomatic façade drops. “Mmm,” she coos, presumably drifting off to thoughts of a weekend lunch, with family, wine and a table stacked with bread and cheese.

Canada Canadian cuisine is all about using what’s in your backyard BEAVER TAIL

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ur strong suit is quality,” says Canadian Ambassador David Mulroney at The Cut in the Fairmont Hotel. Enjoying a succulent slab of Canadian prime beef tenderloin, it’s hard to disagree. But quality of ingredients doesn’t guarantee availability, which is just one reason why “Canadian” restaurants are scarce in Beijing. As part of the Canadian-owned Fairmont hotel group, the team at The

Cut, helped by Canadian embassy chef Rosalyn Ediger, put together a special set menu for us. “We have some of the things on this menu in stock regularly,” says The Cut’s chef, Marcus Routbard. “Other things take a bit more effort.” One example was that Canadian beef, imports of which have been restricted since 2003. However, outgoing Senior Trade Commissioner Martin Charron is optimistic. “We look forward to having the market reopened for Canadian

HEMP HEART-CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE

CRAB & COCONUT BISQUE

CANADIAN PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN

beef very soon,” Charron says. So what Canadian produce is available? “You can find live seafood, mostly things like lobster and crab, in markets,” says Chef Rosalyn Ediger. “We’re bordering on three oceans, so the selection of seafood is quite varied and high in quality.” To prove the point, Chef Routbard served up a plump, tender diver scallop, topped with a charred glaze of maple syrup for an extra Canadian flourish. Freshwater fish, however, is rare. “Pickerel is one of those dishes I miss,” sighs Chef Ediger. “To go out fishing with the family, just fry it in butter, with a bit of lemon. Oh …” “Canadian cuisine is all about using what’s in your backyard,” Chef Routbard tells us. If Canadian cuisine reflects a fondness for or reliance on the natural environment, Beijing predictably demands compromises. Chef Ediger says she enjoys cooking meat or fish on planks of redwood cedar, a technique derived from Canada’s indigenous peoples. “I wouldn’t say it’s an everyday meal,” she tells us, “but grocery stores in Canada often sell cedar planks.” Normally this would be impossible in Beijing, but Chef Ediger snagged a stash of redwood cedar. The ambassador adds: “When the foreign minister visited, he didn’t ask me for any follow-up. He asked Rosalyn for her redwood cedar smoked salmon recipe.” We finish with a high-end take on a simple pleasure: beaver tail (imagine a flattened donut) served with a root beer float made with maple ice cream. As Commissioner Charron points out, even when the food is done right, there’s still room for a sense of detachment. “You have to appreciate that when the weather is 35 degrees, beaver tail

doesn’t taste the same as outside in a cold climate.” Almost inevitably, the conversation turns to cheese. “I think cheese is the last cultural divide,” the ambassador opines. “Everybody has something in their culture that others look at and go, ‘How can you like that?’ I think cheese is one of those things.” So what of poutine, Canada’s favorite artery-troubling snack? “Poutine? I haven’t tried it in Beijing,” confesses the ambassador. Maybe he hasn’t been to Grinders or The Box yet. “There’s also Vin at Liangmaqiao,” adds Ambassador Mulroney, citing Beijing’s other Canadian-influenced restaurant. Although officially a “North American” restaurant, Vin has a Canadian chef and a “very Canadian” feel, according to Chef Ediger. They also stock a decent selection of Canadian wine, which is steadily gaining a foothold in China. Commissioner Charron notes, however, that the Chinese still prefer Canadian ice wine to other imports. Finally, there’s the strange tale of the geoduck. “ There are some species that are of little interest to the average Canadian,” says Commissioner Charron. “But take them to Asia and these are very sought-after commodities. The geoduck is a clam that most Canadians have never had in their lives, but it’s popular in Asia. The Chinese call it the ‘Elephant Trunk.’” So there you go, Canadians – if you’re longing for a taste of home, there’s always the beastly geoduck. The Cut offers a “Taste of Canada” menu similar to what we sampled, priced at RMB 788. Call at least two days in advance to book.

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Portugal

CODFISH CAKES

We have a saying, ‘In Portugal, there are 1,001 ways to cook codﬁsh’

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nfortunately in B e i j i n g, we d o n’t have a large choice of Portuguese restaurants,” Miguel Ataide Coelho, economic counselor at the Portuguese Embassy, tells us. “We have a Portuguese chef, Ricardo Bizarro, in the Hilton Wangfujing, but the restaurant there, Vasco’s, is more based on Macanese food, sometimes inspired by Portuguese dishes. I believe there’s also a cheaper “Portuguese-inspired” chain with a Por tuguese chef overseeing things, but I haven’t been there. At least at this stage, this is the place where you can find more variety for

Portuguese food.” The “place” in question was Camoes in the Legendale Hotel, where Dr. Coelho joined us for dinner. We’d wondered why a hotel would have a Portuguese restaurant, but Dr. Coelho explained this as the result of the Legendale’s Macanese connection, owner and Macaubased tycoon David Chow. Dr. Coelho began by stressing the importance of seafood in Portuguese cuisine, appealing to our enjoyment of useless trivia by pointing out that Lisbon is the only European capital by the sea. “In China, seafood is always covered in sauce, often with a lot of spice. The

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TUNA AND AVOCADO SALAD Portuguese like to taste the seafood itself, so it’s usually seasoned with salt, drizzled with olive oil and garlic, and served with baked potatoes. Chinese people often find Portuguese-style seafood dry.” “We must order something with codfish,” Dr. Coelho insisted, adding, “We have a saying, ‘In Portugal, there are 1,001 ways to cook codfish.’” After considering the selection of bacalhau dishes, Dr. Coelho ordered the deep-fried codfish cakes with fresh tomato coulis (RMB 98). These crisp-coated nuggets set us up for the hearty seafood rice in olive oil and tomato sauce (RMB 208), full of fresh mussels, squid and a lovely, creamy stock. Although seafood was the dominant theme, the “Bairrada” roasted suckling pig, served with sweet potato chips and orange (RMB 198), gave us an insight into the Portuguese fondness for pork. “I’d drive 150km from Lisbon to eat this when I go home,” said Dr. Coelho, referring to the suck ling pig stronghold of Mealhada, north of Portugal’s capital. Dr. Coelho pointed out that sweet potato is a Beijing twist, and acknowledged that the skin on the suckling pig wasn’t as crisp as it would be back home, but nevertheless highlighted it as a key dish. Chef Paolo Jorge also insisted we try the roasted duck leg on duck and sausage rice. Echoes of Cantonese barbecued meats here, with tender

ROAST SUCKLING PIG meat and moist rice grains, full of aromatic flavor and baked to a slightly firm finish. According to Dr. Coelho, Portuguese exports to China are increasing, with wine, olive oil, sardines (“We have great sardines”) and fruit juice. “But I miss the cheese. St. George’s cheese from the Azures. A little spicy, great for finishing dinner with a little bit of marmalade.” We finished with homemade Portuguese egg tarts (RMB 50 for four). These familiar treats were created by monks in Lisbon’s Belem district. When the monastery fell upon hard times, the monks sold the original recipe to the nearby Café Pasteis de Belem. The egg tarts we enjoyed, dusted with icing sugar and cinnamon, are just one of countless variations available around the world, but the Café Pasteis remains the only place in possession of the original recipe. Camoes also offers a selection of dishes from former Portuguese colonies, including Angola, Brazil, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, as well as a selection of red and white Portuguese wines. Unfortunately, with no mid-range Portuguese option in Beijing, Camoes will inevitably be beyond the means of some diners – at a push, a filling dinner for two comes in at around RMB 400-500 (including 15% service charge). If you only order one main, make it the seafood rice.

Brazil

RIBS AND SIDES

You wouldn’t eat feijoada every day. You need to eat it in moderation

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found the guy and I said ‘Please, only bring beef, p o r k o r c h i c k e n ,’” s a y s Lindauro Luciano Barbosa, recounting his first experience of the Chinese craze for “Brazilian” barbecue restaurants. “From that day, day,”” Lindauro says mournfully, “I realized that what people are saying is not what they are actually saying. The name was Brazilian, but there wasn’t Brazilian barbecue there.” Fortunately, we didn’t come to Alameda expecting barbecue. The Brazilian Embassy had put us in contact with Lindauro’s wife, Talita Sampaio, one of the organizers of Brazilian expat association BRAPEQ, who recommended the Nali Mall restaurant’s Saturday feijoada session. “You can find it in other places, but

the flavor here is best,” insists Talita. Brazil’s national dish originated as a sustenance food for slaves. “The slaves didn’t have a lot to eat,” explains Lindauro. “They just took what they had, black beans, pork, some vegetables and other things, and baked them together so they had enough to stay full.” Although there are three of us eating (plus the couple’s nine-month-old daughter), we only order feijoada for two. “It depends on your appetite,” says Talita, “but it’s big, and very easy to go for another spoonful.” Feijoada Saturdays are Alameda’s main nod to Brazilian cuisine, but the occasional Brazilian dish pops up on the set menu. Talita points out one dish of shrimp baked inside pumpkin, with a few desserts also

FEIJOADA

CAIPIRINHA reflecting the influence. And don’t forget the cheese bread. These tiny, ball-shaped mainstays of Alameda’s bread plate are a Brazilian essential. “ The main ingredient is cassava flour,” says Lindauro. “You can find a similar flour, in the tiny supermarket just opposite the Sanlitun police station, but that one comes from India – it’s not the same.” A platter of appetizers appears, each in a little individual pot. Finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, herbs and vinegar. Small cuts of cooked and dried bacon. A black bean sauce, slightly spicy – “this one, you drink like a tea,” insists Talita. A pastel,, a small Brazilian pastry. And, in the center, a mini-caipirinha that you sink in one go. “ There’s one Brazilian snack I miss in Beijing,” Lindauro sighs. “It’s called pamonha.. I love it, it’s a paste made from corn. If there’s one thing that I won’t miss the opportunity to eat when I go back to Brazil, it’s pamonha.. Especially with barbecue. pamonha I’ve tried to make it.” “More than once!” interrupts Talita, pointedly. Lindauro concedes, “Yes … But I didn’t achieve the final result … yet!” The feijoada arrives, and doesn’t disappoint. The centerpiece is a large, steaming bowl of stewed black beans and pork ribs, immersed in a deep black broth. Surrounding it are plates of sausage, tomato, vegetables,

GREENS cassava flour mixed with bacon, and rice. There’s also a citrusy, spicy sauce for you to add a spoonful or two. (Be warned: It’s very spicy.) Feijoada is comfort food to top all others – we could easily have carried on nibbling on it all afternoon. “This is something we’d do for weekends,” says Talita. “It’s easy to do at home, so in Beijing friends will invite us around for a feijoada. It’s best to cook it one day in advance, that way the flavor will be stronger.” Lindauro, perhaps sensing our rising enthusiasm for the dish, is quick to add a note of warning. “You wouldn’t eat this every day. It’s not a good idea in terms of health. You need to eat it in moderation.” Try a caipirinha (RMB 48) with your feijoada. Made with cachaça, lemon juice and sugar, with a dash of water, this sweet-and-sour cocktail is widely available in Beijing bars. Alameda offers the traditional lemon variety, as well as a passion fruit option. And finally, what of “Brazilian” barbecue? “There are two real Brazilian barbecues,” Lindauro says. “One is Casa Brasil, opposite the embassy. I think there are two Brazilian guys cooking there now. But the best is Brazilian Churrascos. There’s a Brazilian guy cooking there. It’s not good like in Brazil, but good for Beijing.” Ultimately, that’s about all we can ask for.

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Turkey There’s a Turkish saying: ‘With dates and camel milk, you can survive any desert’

RAKI

MANTI

ALINAZIK KEBAB

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amadan is just over one week old, and, with the sun having bid farewell to another muggy summer day in Beijing, Turkish Ambassador Murat Salim Esenli has just broken the fast with a few dates. “Dates are the most nutritious food in the world,” the ambassador declares, referencing a Turkish saying: “With dates and camel milk , you can survive any desert.” Ambassador Esenli arranged an enormous spread for us at Turkish Mum, impressing us with the astonishing diversity that distinguishes Turkish cuisine. “Of course, there are dishes that are quite common in both Middle Eastern cuisine and Turkish cuisine,” Ambassador Esenli acknowledges. “But we’ve concentrated on the dishes that are unique to Turkish cuisine.” “Everyone thinks about kebabs when they think of Turkish food,” points out Metin Kilic, MinisterCounselor at the Turkish Embassy, “But that’s mainly a southern and eastern thing.” We tried skewers of lamb balls, alternated with chunks of eggplant – delicious wrapped in flatbread with the accompanying tomato and green chilli pepper. Even better was the Alinazik beef kebab (RMB 63) served with bulgur (cracked wheat). “When we go home,” Mr. Kilic explains, “the first thing we want to tr y is Iskender.” Named after Alexander the Great, this kebab dish is a northwestern Turkish specialty, but is popular across the country. Lamb, prepared doner-style, is sliced in chunks larger than British readers weaned on chip-shop doner kebabs will be familiar with. The meat is served atop cubes of toasted bread, topped with a butter-and-tomato sauce, with yogurt on the side. Homesick Turks may crave this dish, but, Mr. Kilic adds, there’s a price to be paid upon returning home. “Iskender is never done at home, because you need special equipment, Mr. Kilic explains. “So when you go home, your mother insists on preparing Turkish dumplings (manti). You don’t really want these, but

ASSORTED APPETIZERS you have to eat a lot of dumplings to convince your mother that you missed her cooking; only then can you go out for Iskender!” Maternal guilt-tripping aside, the Turkish-style dumplings (RMB 39) are actually one of Turkish Mum’s most enjoyable dishes. Daintier than the local jiaozi, these parcels of minced meat come topped with yogurt and a lightly spiced sauce. Ambassador Esenli describes these as a “Sunday dish for Turkish families. Generally it would be the mother who’d prepare it, but they’d only have time during the weekends.” Order these if you’re in a group of four or more, and beware: It’s very easy to overindulge. T h e n w e h a d t h e “ S u l t a n’s Delight,” chunks of lamb, served with a rich red sauce on a bed of mashed eggplant flavored with a twist of cheese. “In Turkey, we’d use Kashar cheese,” says Ambassador Esenli, “but it’s difficult to find here, so at Turkish Mum they use something more like mozzarella.” We sip on a Turkish yogurt drink, unusual in that it’s slightly salted. “Amazing, a very effective way of combating the effects of heat. It restores essential nutrients and is very good for the blood pressure,” the ambassador assures us. After dinner, over Turkish coffee and a selection of desserts including the essential baklava, our hosts introduce fortune-telling Turkishstyle. Flip your coffee cup upside down, leave it for ten minutes, then the resident expert will draw various interpretations from the patterns left on the inside of the cup by the displaced coffee residue. With some glee, Ambassador Esenli announces: “You are preoccupied with something. There is someone you’re starting to feel excited about, perhaps infatuated with. I see some birds – a sign of good fortune. And you’re becoming interested in something spiritual. Some rumors are going around – some small office rumors, nothing harmful. Another woman! Several women! …” We couldn’t possibly comment on any of the above, but we enjoyed the food mightily.

DINING

NIBBLES NEW OPENINGS Royal Smushi House has opened at the top end of Sanlitun Bar Street, offering smushi, or mini-smørrebrød, as well as cakes, breakfast and decor ripped straight from Lewis Carroll’s imagination. Just south of Royal Smushi House on Sanlitun Lu, Cheers is a wine store selling bottles for as little as RMB 30. The d lounge team has two new restaurants, Tatami and Spice Factory, in “very soft opening” this month. Both adjoin d lounge, and hopefully they’ll be ready for reviewing in next month’s issue. Hong Kong burger joint Shake ’Em Buns opened in China Central Place in early August, just a few doors up from Comptoirs de France. The strip of businesses beside the Western Academy of Beijing is a little livelier with a new German bakery now open next to the Filling Station, Green Cap and Domino’s Pizza. Not long after its Anjialou branch was destroyed, okonomiyaki joint Takenosuke has opened in Chaowai Soho.

IN THE OVEN Setting itself up as a healthy delivery option offering bento boxes and salads, Central Park-based Obentos is set to launch its soft opening period on September 5.

JUMBO PRAWNS ARE FRESH ON THE MENU AT CHINA GRILL IN SEPTEMBER

CAPITAL BITES

IAIN SHAW HAS (ALMOST) NEVER EATEN A DEEP-FRIED MARS BAR

PHOTO: COURTESY OF PARK HYATT BEIJING

istening to the people we spoke to while researching this month’s cover feature, I felt a pang of envy which prompted some soul-searching. Is there a Scottish cuisine? Beyond a trite response about salmon, beef and other “quality produce,” it takes a bit of thinking. Now, I’ll defend the virtues of haggis till the sheep’s stomach is stuffed full, but I hardly ever eat it at home. Deep-fried Mars Bars? You’re joking. Nobody I know ever ate them, and the one time I did was at the behest of an Irish girl in an Edinburgh fish-and-chip shop (perhaps the only chippy in the world with a resident DJ). Fish and chips? Fair enough, but if Beijing restaurants made Peking duck as cack-handedly as most places in Scotland prepare our unofficial national dish, I doubt they’d still call it “Peking” duck. And what if somebody asked me

to recommend the best place in Beijing for Scottish food? No such place for now, though London-based “contemporary Scottish” bar-restaurant Albannach is scheduled to open in Parkview Green towards the end of the year or early in 2012. In any case, aside from the occasional, usually futile, forage for supplies of Irn-Bru, I don’t miss too much from home, besides cheap breakfast cereal (which isn’t even Scottish) and the odd “full Scottish” breakfast. Breakfast inspires an unusual patriotism among the tribes of the British Isles, in case you didn’t know. Where else could a potato scone be the difference between two nations? David Sedaris’ withering attack on Chinese cuisine in the Guardian put a few noses out of joint last month. Ignoring Sedaris’ unimaginative complaints about bugbears like spitting and meat served with

bones intact, or his willfully ignorant, mean-spirited tone, you’d have thought the people looking after him would at least take him somewhere decent for dinner. I give him a month before he’s trolling TheBeijinger.com forum. Unless Kaiser Kuo gets him first (see p88). While David Sedaris was having a pop at Chinese dining, CNNGo’s writers were naming Peking duck fifth on their list of the world’s “most delicious” foods. Thailand’s Massaman curry came out on top. Peking duck’s success made up for the previous month, when CNNGo named China’s “centur y ” egg as among t h e world ’s “most revolting” foods on the basis that “iReporter Danny Holwerda purchased the notorious foodstuff from an Asian supermarket in Texas in April this year and was not impressed with its taste.” Well, if it tastes bad in Texas …

The Kerry Centre Hotel is set to unveil a new all-day dining restaurant and a new deli this month, with awardwinning cocktail lounge Centro also reopening following renovations. With Kamat’s having closed, Ganges is moving into the second-floor space above Paddy O’Shea’s. Aegean Sea Café is a new “Mediterranean-themed” restaurant opening in Sanlitun Soho. Three Michelin-star chef Yannick Alléno launches his first project in Asia when S.T.A.Y opens in the Shangri-La at Xizhimen on September 26.

MIXING IT UP Popular Central Park Thai joint Lime Café has doubled in size. Modo celebrates its first anniversary on September 29 with free-flow “small plate“ dishes for RMB 365.

CLOSED FOR BUSINESS W Dine & Wine closed last month on Dongzhimenwai Dajie. Word is that it’s set to be replaced by a restaurant specializing in seafood. Morel’s has closed its Liangmaqiao Lu branch. Still, you can always hit the Gongti Beilu branch for that great lunch deal.

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WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS

D U M P LI N G S

GREEN BITES DUMPLING BAR Daily 10.30am-8.30pm. Unit 5-106, 1/F, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (8590 0475) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho 1层5-106室

Steamed or boiled dumplings? Green Bites knows that steaming keeps them plump and juicy, whereas boiling shrinks and wrinkles. The pillowy pork and vegetable dumplings (RMB 15 for ten) feature fresh cabbage, sweet corn niblets, carrot and meat so fresh it’s still squealing. It’s like having porky imps jiving on your taste buds. The beef and water chestnut dumplings (RMB 19 for ten) are also filled to the brim with stuffing. You might recognize the flavor of Chinese chive, much like the steamed minced beef balls you get in dim sum. Green Bites uses organic veggies from local farms. They specialize in delivery, but if you get the chance to eat these dumplings fresh out of the steamer, they’ll taste even better. Wash these down with the comforting slow-cooked soup (RMB 6) and you have a guilt-free jiaozi feast. Carlly Chun Also try: Xian Lao Man, Shun Yi Fu

DUMPLINGS

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA PIZZA

UPPER CRUST P I Z ZA

PIZZA BY LMPLUS Daily 11am-11pm. Unit 111, Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6597 0108) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际11号楼111号

This offshoot of LMPlus is tiny, with only a handful of tables. However, before you start worrying how they’ll make ends meet, remember the potential goldmine in deliveries to those Central Park apartments. Italian owner Massimo Masili grounds his pizzas on a thin-crust base: crisp but not brittle, with just enough to chew on. The sauce is honest and wholesome. No grease, lots of fresh tomato and herbs. So simple, yet you wonder why many

Standout dishes: Prosciutto di Parma pizza Also try: La Pizza

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LET’S BURGER PLUS Daily 11am-11pm. B1/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu (opposite Colibri Cafe), Chaoyang District (6415 2772) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区地下1层 (Colibri Cafe 对面)

What’s “Plus” about Let’s Burger Plus? Basically, it’s a greatest hits of the original Let’s Burger menu, with the addition of open sandwiches, pita sandwiches, croissants and “pizza burgers” (chicken, vegetarian, seafood and salami varieties). Literally, imagine eating a pizza and burger at the same time. The salami pizza burger (RMB 98) I tried was pretty good: good beef, mustard, flavorful red onions and the “pizza” on the bottom of the bun. However, it fell apart all too easily. A bit like looking back on a big night out – I recall great moments, but how they all pieced together is a blur. If you’re the kind of person who goes on dates, take heed: This is not date food. Take your friends. Next visit: trying the pita sandwiches and appetizers such as the salsa potato skins and potato cakes. Iain Shaw Standout dishes: Pizza burgers, open beef sandwich Also try: Burgers & Beer, Shake ’Em Buns

PIZZA BURGER

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU, RON WU AND NATURE ZHANG

get it so wrong. We had to stop three staff just to get a menu, but service quickly picked up. We initially ordered two “Pizza Tonda” individual pizzas: the “Bianca” (RMB 72) with asparagus, crisp potatoes and rosemary; and the Prosciutto di Parma (RMB 98), with prosciutto, Parmesan and rocket. Minor disaster struck: Tonda bases were sold out. To the waiter’s credit, he informed us promptly and suggested combining our selected toppings on a “Pizza Plus” (RMB 148), a 60x25cm pizza designed for sharing up to three toppings on one oval base. We saved money, and the portion was about right. As for the toppings, the Bianca was fine, but I prefer a punchier pizza. The prosciutto delivered on that, with tastes that were bold without being overwhelmed by one ingredient. Business lunch (RMB 40-45) runs from 11am to 5pm. On the drinks list, there’s Moretti (RMB 30), espressos (RMB 15) and wine by the glass (from RMB 55). For fans of Italian-style pizza, this is a must-try. La Pizza, you may be facing a challenge. Iain Shaw

A M E R I CA N

learned a new word here: “herbivurger.” It’s fun to say, like “apparatchik” or “Postlethwaite.” But more importantly, I learned that a burger sans meat can be fun to eat. The shiitake mushroom burger (RMB 62) would bully many of Beijing’s beefy sandwiches out of the ballpark – and I should know. Sesame-studded, stodgy wholewheat bread encloses a fat, herby ’shroom patty, served with deliciously crispy “baked” home fries and coleslaw cut by someone who understands the stuff. This big, bad plate of vegan grub makes no apologies and takes no prisoners. Other big hitters included a shockingly pink beet salad spiked with crunchy walnuts (RMB 22), hummus thick like nearly-set cement (RMB 25), and ajvar, a paste of eggplant, onion and red pepper spread on dark rye bread (RMB 28). One thing that’s irked me about veganism is the attraction it presents to people who are susceptible to dieting or health fads. Anti-foodies, you might call them, the type who would give up eating if there was a pill substitute. They give proper vegans and vegetarians a bad name. My point is that it doesn’t matter if Veggie Table is “vegan” or not. It’s a damn good feed. You suspect the folks behind it are guilty bingers and midnight snackers like the rest of us, whether or not they choose lentils over lamb. Speaking of lentils, the dal bhat (RMB 65), served with organic brown rice, is another gutsy, flavor-packed dish, best washed down with one of the well-chosen craft beers. What a great place. Tom O’Malley

A NEW LEAF VEG ETAR IAN

THE VEGGIE TABLE Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 19 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (6446 2073) 东城区五道营胡同19号

Standout dishes: Mushroom burger, dal bhat MUSHROOM BURGER

MEZZE PLATTER

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HONG LU

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND RON WU

Daily 11.30am-11pm. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu (150m south of The Bookworm), Chaoyang District (6593 8970) 朝阳区三里屯南路6号（书虫往南150米）

The restaurateurs behind modish Yunnan eatery Middle 8th have squeezed more juice out of their creative kumquat, this time on our capital’s cuisine. Yep – grey, gloopy Beijing grub is going up in the world. First impressions are promising. A sunny white space and clear English descriptions of dishes too often lost in translation. An order of chilled zhajiang mian (RMB 18) was sweet and punchy, and we all cooed at the “Four Old Beijing Specials” (RMB 48). This sassy, selfassembly concept combines papery pancakes, preserved ham, shrimp-flavored scrambled eggs and some wickedly salty-sour pickles with a

flavor that lingered, not altogether pleasantly, for hours. Sweet-and-sour fried fish (RMB 58) was another highlight, balanced dramatically like a classical bronze sculpture, its sticky sauce coating shatteringly crisp skin and silkily soft meat. Despite some overassertive flavors, Hong Lu is doing more than just sexing up local favorites. With a bit of creative license, they’re casting light on the true scope of Beijing cuisine. Tom O’Malley Standout dishes: “Four Old Beijing Specials,” special roast duck Also try: Najia Xiaoguan, Xiao Wang Fu

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WHAT’S NEW RESTAURANTS A M E R I CA N

BURGERS & BEER Daily 10am-9.30pm. Unit 1-012, Beijing Scitech Premium Outlet Mall, 28 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District (8435 7828) 朝阳区香江北路28号赛特奥莱1-012

Combine a menu of Let’s Burgerstyle proportions with northeast Beijing’s widest selection of beer and this is what you get. Located just outside the Maquanying station on Line 15, this well-designed hideaway is tastefully decorated in all-American style, heavy on New York City iconography. There are 20 different burger combos, from “The Classic” (RMB 49) to behemoths such as “ The Lumberjack,” two patties on three slices of rye, with Swiss and cheddar cheeses (RMB 95). Or try “The Bohemian” (RMB 69), a beef burger sharing bun space with chicken

breast slices, goat cheese, spinach and garlic dressing. Ser vice at lunch was snappy, though our burgers were served with mayonnaise even after we were assured they would not be. Points off too for the fact that fries must be ordered separately. The drink list features 50 beers, from the pedestrian (Heineken and Budweiser, both RMB 20) to craft beers and European ales. They also offer Hoegaarden, Guinness and Pedigree on tap. Michael Wester Standout dishes: “The Classic” Also try: Let’s Burger, Blue Frog

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KHATOON Daily 11.30am-11pm. Liangmahe Nanlu (50m west of Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District (8532 1071) 朝阳区亮马河南路（亮马河南路和新东路路口往西50米）

BURGERS AND BEER

KHATOON

THE VEGGIE TABLE

LET'S BURGER PLUS

GREEN BITES

PIZZA BY LMPLUS

HONG LU

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND RON WU

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Standout dishes: Halim bademjam, zereshk polo Also try: Rumi, 1001 Nights

WHAT'S NEW: RESTAURANTS ... WHERE THEY ARE

Third Ring Road

tart, lemony barberries glowing like amber jewels. Thumbs up for the cleansing mint tea (RMB 30/pot), served in a striking amethyst and bronze-shaded tea set. The only truly knockout dish we tasted was an appetizer, halim bademjam (RMB 32), a rich puddle of smoky mashed eggplant, yogurt, mint, walnuts and tender shreds of lamb. Partly, and infuriatingly, this is because the menu’s singular gems are only available on certain days. Dizy, a traditional soup of lamb, lentils and tomato, is weekends only. And fesenjan, a slow-cooked chicken stew with pomegranates, is Wednesday’s special. Fair enough that the owners are being financially prudent, but that doesn’t make it any less disappointing if, like us, you visit on a Thursday. Tom O’Malley

Second Ring Road

he Liangma River has recently turned an alarming shade of green, which matches well with this glittery, overdressed Persian restaurant on its south bank. Khatoon is so glaringly bright you’ll spot skin imperfections you never knew you had, reflected a dozen times in multiple mirrored surfaces. If you want romance, head to the terrace. The skewer- centric menu is decidedly more subdued. Our generously meaty chicken kebab (RMB 45) was sizzled just slightly past the point of succulence. The kebab soltani (RMB 85), a duo of minced kobbideh and barg kebabs, passed scrutiny, though it wouldn’t dazzle a sultan. Lamb shank with sabzi polo, a rice pilaf baked with broad beans and dill (RMB 65), was halfway there – the meat was tender, but where was the trademark crust on the rice? Better was the zereshk polo (RMB 58), chicken legs and rice studded with

Q&A

HERE TO S.T.A.Y YANNICK ALLÉNO SHAPES UP FOR SHANGRI-LA by Iain Shaw

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SHANGRI-LA BEIJING

aving earned three Michelin s t a r s fo r h i s r e s t a u r a n t Le Meurice in Paris, Chef Yannick Alléno will be the talk of the town this month as he opens S.T.A.Y, his new restaurant at the Shangri-La Beijing. Chef Alléno is based in France, but we caught up with him on one of his regular visits to Beijing.

Not intimidation – more like great respect. Having Paul Bocuse come to my restaurant would have that effect. Is there any famous person who people say you look like? No one ever said I looked like someone famous physically, but in my rigor, hard work, creativity and passion I could be compared to an athlete.

Tell us a little about S.T.A.Y. I often go out in Paris after work, and As a customer, what would make sometimes feel frustrated. If you’re you walk out of a restaurant? a big group, the restaurants will say Generally, I wouldn’t. But once, I was “No, it will be too noisy,” in a New York restauand “Oh, you’ll be too rant recommended as “I COULD BE difficult to serve.” The one of the “World’s 50 COMPARED TO Best Restaurants.” It was beginning of S.T.A.Y is trying to get rid of all very noisy; they threw AN ATHLETE” those restrictions. We your food down at you. really want a trendy place, easy food, I was very angry, and I left. but with the same spirit that we have at Le Meurice. What makes a good chef? You have to become a good taster. How is your kitchen staff? It’s like being a sommelier. You have My French chefs have already been to remember everything, the worst in Beijing for some time. And we and the best. sent our executive sous-chef to Paris for training. But they’re already Have you been to many Beijing very well-trained. They’re ready to restaurants? go higher. The first trip I made to Shangri-La, we did six every night. Or three, What would a Chinese chef learn four, at lunch, then three or four in Paris? for dinner! Seeing a world they would never imagine. In Paris, you’ll have 30 chefs, Finally, what dishes or products completely crazy, real war machines. do you miss when you’re away But the Chinese chefs are really from home? ready for this. I don’t really miss anything. However, I can admit that cheese is … Is there one person who you’d important. be intimidated to see in your S.T.A.Y opens at the Shangri-La, Beijing restaurant? on Sep 26.

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FEATURE

SPANISH INQUISITION BEIJING’S HOTTEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE ISN’T ALL TAPAS by Tom O’Malley

panish food is everywhere in Beijing these days. New restaurants, visiting celebrity chefs, a dedicated Spanish deli and several specialist wine importers have burst onto the scene over the past 18 months like a whirling flamenco troupe. This outsider’s guide highlights a few famous flavors of Spain beyond your typical calamari, gambas and patatas bravas, and the best places to enjoy them in Beijing. ¡Buen apetito!

PAELLA Spain’s most internationally traveled dish began life in Valencia. Moorish Muslims from North Africa introduced rice to the region around the 13th century, and it’s because of them that saffron is commonly found in paella. Niajo Chef Alex Sanchez offers the paella truest to the roots of this peasant dish. “Paella Valenciana” (RMB 165 for two) is cooked with chicken, runner beans, white lima beans, rice and saffron. A squirt of lemon juice brings it alive. Saffron Less traditional, but more impressively stoked with goodies, the paella here is brimming with plump, juicy seafood like king scallops, mussels and shrimp. Saffron is Chinese-run, and they’ll ask you if you want your paella cooked Spanish-style (al dente) or Chinese-style (more tender). The “black” paella (arros negre) flavored with squid ink is unmissable.

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a Catalan garlic sausage, and chorizo.

The Spanish take their jamon (ham) very seriously. The vertiginous regions of Andalucia and Extremadura produce the most prized slices courtesy of the wild black Iberian pig, which gobbles acorns that impart a delicate flavor to the meat.

SUCKLING PIG

Carmen As with any high-end import, you want to be sure you’re getting the good stuff. Carmen has 5J (Cinco Jotas) brand Iberico ham (RMB 260 for 50g, RMB 480 for 100g) from one of the oldest ham producers in Spain. The same brand is also available at Niajo, Ole! and Taste Spain. Agua Try a 12-month aged jamon iberico here as a simple tapas dish (RMB 198). Bar Code Offers slightly better value, with 100g of jamon iberico “bellotta” (literally “acorn”) for RMB 200.

SAUSAGES Just as beloved as ham are sausages, from the paprika and garlic-spiked chorizo to morcilla, a blood sausage. There are hundreds of regional varieties, and it’s common for families to get together and make a batch big enough to last a full year. Agua Goes the extra mile by making sausages in-house. Try their spicy chorizo fried up as a tapas dish (RMB 50) or order a mixed plate featuring several varieties (RMB 65). “We have several different handcrafted sausages, some fuet (dry-aged), some sobrassada (semi-aged),” says chef Jordi Valles. Migas Not to be outdone, Migas also serves a platter of homemade sausages (RMB 68) including botifarra,

A specialty from the medieval city of Segovia, where chefs prove their pigs’ tenderness by cutting them with the dull edge of a plate. A good cochinillo should be succulent on the inside with a crisp skin. Agua Chef Jordi Valles’ signature dish, Agua’s suckling pig can be ordered whole (3kg, serves six) for RMB 680, or half for RMB 380. They also have a 5kg version for special orders. Carmen Their whole roast suckling pig (RMB 580) feeds four to six and should be ordered a day in advance. Ole! A bargain piglet. RMB 480 gets a porker big enough to feed six.

QUESO (CHEESE) It’s reckoned there are over 100 different types of cheese in Spain, reflecting the long traditions of artisanal cheesemaking in rural areas. Manchego is the most famous and widely available in Beijing. Carmen One of the best Spanish cheese selections in town, even offering one of Spain’s few native blue cheeses, Queso de Valdeón (RMB 195 for 100g) from the northeast, and Mahon, a hard cow-milk cheese from the island of Minorca. Bar Code A similarly strong selection includes Torta del Casar (RMB 98), a creamy-soft sheep cheese with a bitter edge, named after a city in the Extremadura region.

PHOTO: JUDY ZHOU

Taste Spain The word “paella” actually refers to the utensil the dish is cooked in. Make your own with this store’s authentically wide “paella,” perfect for slow-cooking short grain rice (RMB 399; 40cm diameter).

JAMON SERRANO

MORE REGIONAL SPANISH SPECIALTIES ... Fabada This hearty bean stew, usually made with shoulder of pork, white beans and sausage, hails from the northern principality of Asturias. Try it at Ole! (RMB 120 for two people). Torrija From Madrid, this is essentially the Spanish version of French toast – egg-soaked bread, fried and drenched in honey and cinnamon, traditionally served at Easter. At Agua, this dessert comes with a Catalan-style cream and topped with almonds scented with Havana Club rum (RMB 48). Huevos rotos Spanish “broken eggs” typically consists of eggs fried over potatoes, chorizo and maybe morcilla. A sexed-up version of this peasant dish is available at Migas, served with chorizo or “Cava” prawns (RMB 64-72). Empanada This flaky, flat pie made with fish (commonly tuna) and vegetables originates from Galicia in the northwest, and is on the menu at Ole! and Bar Code.

Coca This pizza-style baked bread from the Balearic Islands is a recent addition to the menu at Saffron, where it ’s ser ved on wooden boards and topped with Serrano ham and tomato, or avocado, tomato and mozzarella (RMB 49-82). A creative take on the traditional coca is served at Migas topped with mushrooms, prawns and brie (RMB 58). Pinchos From the Pais Vasco (or Basque country), this tapas-type staple is essentially tasty things on toast. Bar Code has a broad range, including piquillo peppers with sardines and beef tenderloin with blue cheese (RMB 32-58). Salt cod Despite Spain being second only to Japan as the world’s biggest consumer of seafood, Spanish seafood dishes are relatively underrepresented in Beijing. Carmen is one of the few places with traditional salt cod on the menu, served in a salad with quail eggs (RMB 90). For venue information, see Directory.

PROPER PAELLA? Valencia native and Niajo boss Alex Sanchez set the record straight for us: “Chefs from my hometown would agree the traditional recipe should include chicken and rabbit, green and white beans, fresh artichokes, saffron, pimenton de la Vera (Spanish smoked paprika), extra virgin olive oil, tomato and rosemary. The texture of the rice can’t be too juicy, and it should be the main protagonist. It should also have socarrat, a caramelized crust of rice stuck to the bottom of the pan. “Actually, many years ago the traditional way was to cook paella with a wood fire, then enjoy the meal under an orange tree. That would be the real deal, but obviously we can’t do that at Niajo!”

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LAST ORDERS

PHOEBE CLELAND

heads from Shuangliu Laoma Tutou (双流老妈兔头). I quite like them as well, at least for the fun of it! The other main courses would come from Modo – their Japanese scallops and cod is amazing. I’d also call up my friend Da Dong to bring a couple of Peking ducks to the party.

by Susan Sheng

The desserts Sorry guys, but that will have to be Capital M’s Pavlova. There’s no other dessert in Beijing like it! I would also ask Chef Brian Reimer to bring us some hot madeleines from Maison Boulud.

EXECUTIVE CHEF, CAPITAL M

Every month, we ask notewor thy Beijingers to imagine their final meal before leaving the city for good. This month’s host: Capital M’s new executive chef Phoebe Cleland. The venue My last meal in Beijing would be at Modo with all my friends and

my team of chefs from Capital M. Modo is the perfect place to host a dinner, because it always has a relaxed and laidback ambiance. It’s also the special place where I met my boyfriend! The starters Pi c k l e d h e r r i n g f r o m M a i s o n

Boulud, the delicious crab dumplings from Din Tai Feng, and all of the Vi e t n a m e s e ro l l s f ro m S u s u – a fabulous spread of some of my Beijing favorites. The main courses My Chinese friends will appreciate me serving the Sichuan-style rabbit

Something from your own restaurant? Our crispy suckling pig is to die for – both Chinese and expats (including myself ) love it. I also love a good foie gras terrine, and our recipe is divine. I’d add a few dishes like my “Green Green Risotto” and crab souffle. The drinks Apothecary for sure, with their pisco sours and martinis. The music Mr. Scruff would be the DJ – and the party would be fabulous.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CAPITAL M

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BEYOND THE GREAT WALL DISCOVER CHINA’S BEST WINES by Edward Ragg

largely bulk wine, often blended with imported wine to meet demand, they also have premiumpriced products, although these too remain variable in quality. In China, then, only a handful of largely smaller operations can claim to make drinkable, interesting

wines. Judging at the Second China Wine Challenge in Shanghai in July, I happened to be on the blind-tasting panel deciding the trophy for “Best Chinese Wine.” One red stood out as having ripe fruit, careful use of oak and sensitivity in assembling a blend, all pretty rare qualities in the world of Chinese wine production. The wine turned out to be the 2009 Silver Heights Family Reserve. But there are sizeable joint ventures whose fruits are yet to be found in bottle, like DBR Lafite’s CITIC project and Moët’s sparkling wine operation in Ningxia. In the tough Chinese viticultural landscape, Ningxia is certainly one of the places to look to for improving wines. ONE TO QUAFF 2008 Helan Mountain Premium Classic Chardonnay, Ningxia (RMB 68, Pernod Ricard) Available at China World Summit Wing This is a light drinker representing good value. Light green-gold in

color, it has pleasant white peach and apple fruit with lifting medium acidity. ONE TO DRINK 2008 Grace Vineyard Tasya’s Reserve Chardonnay, Shanxi (RMB 218, Torres China) Available at Maison Boulud, Sofitel A more serious Chinese Chardonnay. Deep gold in color, the nose has lemon citrus and toasted French oak aromas buoyed by medium acidity on the palate. Good length too. ONE TO SAVOR 2009 Silver Heights “Family Reserve,” Ningxia (RMB 276, Torres China) Available at Hilton Wangfujing, Bellagio Emma Gao’s 2009 reds are a veritable triumph. Dark purple in color, and the nose has ripe black fruits with pleasant American oak followed up by a palate of ripe, juicy tannins, lovely acidity and attractive length.

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.

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE SUPPLIERS

hose of us who follow the quality of Chinese wines could be forgiven for thinking that nothing much changes. Domestic wine production remains dominated by the big three behemoths: Changyu, Dynasty and Great Wall. While these companies produce

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TASTE TEST

PIZZA THE ACTION A

PICK A PEPPERONI DELIVERY

slow Monday afternoon, and an office party had been arranged for three departing colleagues. This called for pizza, and presented the perfect excuse for pitting Beijing’s pizza delivery services (delivery range permitting) headto-head in a test of timing and taste.

Annie’s (RMB 38/48) Delivery time: 36mins “A bit lifeless, but has the right flavors” “I’d expect to find this in a food court in Florida” “The crust’s OK” “Tasty sausage” “It’s no blockbuster, but you’d watch it again and again“

Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory (RMB 40/55) Delivery time: 49mins “The sausage is a bit bland, but excellent coverage” “The crust treads a fine line between tasteless and pleasantly crisp” “None of the flavors pop” “Like a 50-year marriage, when the couple ends up looking alike, the flavors all blend together”

Domino’s (RMB 49/76) Delivery time: 50mins “Much thicker crust” “Tastes like it was built for a microwave” “The cheese is untrustworthy, and the bread-totopping ratio is just lame” “Tastes like an angry, malevolent pig” “This is the food court pizza”

Papa John’s (RMB 65/85/108) Delivery time: 52mins “Amongst the breadiness of the other pizzas, I can see the appeal of this crisp crust” “Flagrantly sweet sauce” “This is like they’ve hidden a dessert pizza from the police by dressing it up with real pizza toppings” “A spectacular fail” “I don’t know … with different flavors this crust could have been a striking revelation”

Pizza Buona (RMB 55/88) Delivery time: 55mins “It’s jaundiced” “The pepperoni’s playing hide-and-seek beneath the cheese” “Typical American overkill. Like a big Italian pizza, thicker and with more cheese.” “You know that this pizza pronounces ‘herbs’ as ’erbs” “This would have tasted great fresh out the box, but the cheese congeals quickly”

Cat’s Eye (RMB 39) Delivery time: 63mins “I want to judge this without eating it” “Tastes like a pastry from Weiduomei. It smells like a mantou” “The way they’ve arranged it, it’s like they’re proud of only using two pieces of pepperoni per slice. They should be ashamed” “The whole slice looks like a miserly face, but you bite into it and then this dough mouth gapes open … creepy” “If there was a horror film about a killer pizza, this would be the culprit”

THE VERDICT

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For venue information, see Directory.

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU

Pizza Buona, Papa John’s and Cat’s Eye all fell on the wrong side of the 50-minute average delivery time (in rush-hour traffic). Pizza Buona’s meaty, cheesy pie was at least worth the wait, unlike Cat’s Eye’s lamentable mantou horrorshow. Pizza Buona and Gung Ho! did better, but the outcome surprised us. Winning well on speed, but also edging it on taste … Annie’s.

WOKIPEDIA

Q IS FOR … … qie 切 Chinese has many culinary cutting verbs, describing everything from pummeling to gouging, but qie is the all-purpose verb for “cut.” And there are but four main ways to cut an ingredient: 丝 si (“thread-like”), 片 pian (“flat, thin slice”), 块 kuai (“chunk”) and 条 tiao (“long, narrow thing”). Cutting skills are a big deal in Chinese gastronomy; traditionally, from a 2.5-inch block of pressed tofu, an accomplished chef can produce up to 42 slices “as thin as paper,” then render those into filaments “as fine as a hair, capable of threading a needle.” … qiegao 切糕 This is what they call “Xinjiang fruit and nut cake,” the paving stonesized confection of sesame seeds, raisins, honey and finely chopped nuts that’s sold from the backs of tricycle-trailers. If you get close

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enough to admire the mosaic of apricots and walnuts that tops the sweet slab, the lanky man-boy with the hand scale and big cleaver will start carving a massive slice for you. “Smaller! Smaller!” you urge him. He does not listen. … Qishan saozi mian 岐山臊子面 A classic Shaanxi soup noodle. There are saozi mian variants, named alternately for the “bashful” (sao 臊) sister-in-law who supposedly invented the dish or for the minced meat (saozi 哨子) that tops it. But Qishan saozi mian should always feature a vinegar-based broth, tarty red and unctuous, as well as a bonanza of diced veggies (carrots, green beans, potatoes, wood ear). Traditionalists will tell you that the thin noodles taste best when hand-pulled by a blushing bride demonstrating her kitchen prowess for the in-laws.

YOUR CALL READER REVIEWS FROM THEBEIJINGER.COM Made in China Beijing Duck carolinejohnson: I enjoyed this restaurant as it was the first Beijing roast duck I tasted, and I have to say I was really impressed – especially when they cut it! I would definitely recommend this place, even if it is a little pricey, but very nice for a special occasion. I also tasted the chef 's specialty noodles, which were great!

Middle 8th Yunnan Travellor: Too many good things I had heard about this place, so we went to try it out at the Haidian restaurant. The fish head dish just didn’t have flavor or freshness. The prawn dumpling was average. They mixed up our food and gave it to some other table. The prices aren’t cheap. The staff were pleasant.

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BACK FOR MORE

SUSHI TO SAVOR JA PA N E S E

YOTSUBA Tue-Sat 5-11pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie (near Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District (6467 1837) 朝阳区新源西里中街2号楼旁(近新东路)

he fuwuyuan pinched a slither of pickled ginger between chopsticks, dabbed it in soy sauce and painted the dark liquid gently over the sea clam. “Lift like this,” she purred, clasping the sticky rice beneath, “and it won’t break.” All part of the service at Yotsuba, a petite, ever-so-Japanese sushi restaurant at the north end of Xindong Lu. A handful of intimate sunken booths are partitioned by rattan blinds, or you can perch at the counter and study the surgeonrobed Japanese chefs at work. Since it opened seven years ago, Yotsuba has garnered a dual reputation for high quality and high cost. But that’s only half true. The ao-yotsuba chef’s

selection (RMB 250 per person) is a bargain. A sticky-sweet sea snail appetizer got the table talking, but all were hushed when the sushi showed up, ﬁsh glowing with pearlescent freshness (no, that’s not radiation) and laid out with an artist’s eye, from sea bream to salmon roe to three grades of tuna rising up to otoro (fatty tuna, but you can switch out this unsustainable catch). A slender grilled eel came next, resting on rice and wowing with its wonderful sauce. After the seafood comes perfectly piquant miso soup, then a chawanmushi (steamed egg custard in a teacup). Deliriously ﬁlling and fun – no wonder you’ve got to book in advance. Tom O’Malley

ALLEYWAY GOURMET

ALL STOOD UP DATE CAKE KEEPS YOU WAITING by Susan Sheng

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damp, hot and spongy. Biting into fresh date cake is a little like eating a cloud. A sweet, steaming, tonguesingeing cloud, dotted with slivers of dried dates. Like fagao, date cake is best just-steamed, but leave it covered overnight and the sweetness matures. However, it never turns cloying; this is one cake you could literally eat half a kilo of. RMB 8.8 will get you 500g of date cake, more or less. The aforementioned half-kilo is pre-cut into generous palm-sized cubes and weighed. Precision is not their forte; be prepared to pay nine or ten kuai if the blocks don’t add up to an exact jin. If you’re going on a weekday, aim for 3-4pm, when you’ll dodge fewer jostling elbows on your cake quest. I like to think of date cake more in terms of time cost than monetary cost: a full kilo for half an hour’s trip (add one hour for Chaoyang residents). For the ultimate in unstoppable cake-devouring, it’s not a bad deal. Zaogao Wang. Daily 9am-10pm. Chengfu Lu (east of Lotus Supermarket), Wudaokou, Haidian District (no tel) 枣糕王，海淀区五道口成府路易初莲花超市东边

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND SUSAN SHENG

s both a longtime “Wu” resident and a self-professed cake fiend, I estimate that the total time I have spent in line at Zaogao Wang has been no less than two days. Naturally, this time was spread across many a visit, but it must be remarked that this stall is extraordinarily popular. Conversation whilst queuing is restricted solely to discussion of: (a) the obstructive occupation of the sidewalk by both those queuing and passers-by, and irritation derived thereof; and (b) how much longer the wait will be. As date cake, or zaogao (金丝枣糕) is sold by the jin, and sold as it’s made, just one overzealous gao-gobbler can extend your wait by another interminable half-hour. Three visits ago, the unassuming girl in front of me bought five jin. This forced me to decide whether it would be more heartbreaking to wait another 20 minutes, or to purchase the cold, lonely corner piece left over. Reader, I bought it; it tasted like cake regret. Steamed in steel trays, date cake has a texture reminiscent of fine fagao (发糕), a Chinese cornmealbased cake ‘bouncy’ to the touch. It’s

+ BARS CLUBS WEE DRAMS

FIRST ROUNDS Taipei-based club Spark has opened its Beijing venue in the basement of The Place. Bars have struggled before in this location, but early reports suggest Spark at least has the right elements to give it a chance of winning the affections of a well-heeled mainstream hip-hop crowd. The home brew craze is gathering momentum with the arrival of Slow Boat Brewery. We haven’t had the good fortune to sample it yet, but hear it’s rather good. Scottish craft beer BrewDog is now available in Beijing, with five types now doing the rounds in the city’s bars. They’re not cheap, but they are strong. Try them at El Nido or Paradise CVS for starters.

COMING UP Look out for Centro reopening this month. The Kerry Centre Hotel bar is almost ready to reopen after three months of renovations. Expect a few changes. A new bar/club is set to open in Wudaokou’s U-Center, in the site vacated by Mango Club.

JCC SHOWS HER GOOD SIDE AT EARL BAR ON SEP 10

TALKING PINTS

TWEAKS

IAIN SHAW SEES LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

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fter last month’s washout, Beijing is back on track . Former Joy Division and New Order man Peter Hook is in town in DJ guise for a set at Tango on September 3 – see our interview with him on p37. Trance star and regular Beijing visitor Paul van Dyk returns on September 15, also at Tango. And, just over the horizon, DJ Shadow returns to Beijing on October 1. Ominously, no venue had been confirmed as we went to print, but anyone who was at Shadow’s November 2008 gig will hope for a more suitable venue than Angel Club. Any chance he might play the new Lantern? That seems unlikely, but it’s good to see Acupuncture’s original club revived so soon after The House closed down. The new Lantern, in a basement location just behind Xuxian Lou restau-

rant at Gongti West Gate, is open Wednesdays to Saturdays, with the setup open to change according to which night of the week it is – a cozier lounge-style ambiance on Wednesdays and Thursdays, all-out clubbing on Fridays and Saturdays. See the Events section for details. While Acupuncture gets things together at Lantern, a loose coalition of several DJs and promoters is gathering around Tango. Scene veteran Dio is redesigning aspects of the Ditan club’s layout, lighting and sound system. He’s also one of the people behind a new Saturday session that will bring some of Beijing’s top DJs together at Tango. The Syndicate, Mickey Zhang and Milky Chi (formerly of The M Agency, now of the newly established Jing Music label) are a few of the other names on board. The Syndicate plays on September 20.

Two new bars on the way inside the Workers’ Stadium. One, B.E.D, looks like a nouveau riche version of the Zhangwang Hutong bar with a very, very similar name. The other is called Bearfête, which just sounds a bit weird.

Other events to look forward to this month include Wasabi Sound’s bikini beach party on an “artificial beach” at Tianjin’s Dongjiang Bay on September 3, Guangzhou drum & bass heroine JCC teaming up with The Drop on September 10 at Earl Bar, and DJ Wordy taking Hot Pot outside at 2 Kolegas on the same night. Haze, the new bar from the former White Rabbit team, should also be open by now in Guanghualu Soho. Meanwhile, readers looking for something to do during the October holiday can think about trekking to the Big Love festival in Mianyang, Sichuan, where Jeff Mills, Chris Liebing, Robag Wruhme and a contingent of Beijing DJs represent electronic music on a lineup also featuring Beijing punks, Chengdu rockers and ’80s hair metalists Extreme.

Now under foreign management, the Black Sun should be undergoing some welcome changes over the next few months. A few of the things we’ve been promised: Western-style bathrooms, better music (unless going to a bar to listen to Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety is your idea of fun, you’ll agree this is necessary) and the abolition of stamp-sized pieces of bacon from the cheeseburgers. A quiz night on Tuesdays is also on the way. No danger of going hungr y in a Shuangjing bar this month, with plenty of new offerings to sample. Grinders has introduced “The Big Metz” (a pizza designed to taste like a Big Mac), wraps and poutine. A few doors up, Lee Mitchell has put his kitchen experience to good use with a new menu at The Brick featuring RMB 15 mini-pizzas, a range of RMB 35 burritos, a selection of fries and more, all available from 5pm daily. The Box is no longer as Canadian as it used to be, with former manager Arthur having moved on to pastures new. We were surprised to hear Bling is back in business. However, we reckon recapturing the buzz of late 2008 and early 2009 will be a tall order.

SEPTEMBER 2011

WHAT’S NEW BARS & CLUBS

PARADISE CVS Daily 10am-late. Xingfu Sancun 3 Xiang (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District (no tel) 朝阳区幸福三村三巷三里屯南33号院内(雅秀后边同里西边)

It’s 3am. The bar is dead, and the staff want to go home. You don’t. So where next? You’d usually go to First Floor, but fear running into somebody you’d rather avoid. There’s Vics, but you’re not that drunk. Or The Den – nah, a bit early. Paradise CVS offers a shameful but fun solution. It’s not a real bar, but they do sell everything, from Belgian beers to a huge variety of spirits, all at incomparable prices. Bonus points for plastic cups and bags of ice. They even have what I’d consider a “boutique” selection of fizzy mixers. Yes, it’s like drinking in the liquor aisle of a supermarket. But that only makes you wonder why more supermarkets don’t offer tables and chairs in the liquor section. Iain Shaw Good for: Vodka and cream soda Also try: El Nido

UP ON THE ROOF SEALING Daily 7pm-late. 2/F, 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District (6552 5529) 朝阳区工体西路6号2层

Good for: Pre-Gongti drinks Also try: George’s, Migas

SEPTEMBER 2011

Daily 7pm-late. B202, 206 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (131 6107 0713) 东城区鼓楼东大街206号B202

If bars were people, Temple would be a total nerd. With the simplest wood fittings, it doesn’t even try to look stylish. Beyond the horn-rimmed spectacles, however, is a witty personality that breaks through as you join the crowd for some live music. Opened by three music lovers, this place breathes melodies and beats. In addition to an enjoyable playlist of bar songs, the owners’ connections guarantee decent (and free) acts on weekends: rock, folk, jazz, electronic, everything. And despite the fact that the Gulou crowd mostly survives on staple drinks, Temple makes a valiant stab at variety, with over 15 types of beer (RMB 20-60) and some wild cocktails (RMB 40-50) and shooters (RMB 25). I was very satisfied with my “Dark Vador,” even if the sweet mix was more like Anakin Skywalker pre-dark side. Michelle Dai Good for: Underground musicians, indie kids Also try: Salud (Nanluogu Xiang), Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar

PHOTOS: SUI AND JUDY ZHOU

ealing stirs memories of Q Bar’s original look. It’s wrought out of an unlikely space – admit it, you never thought “Why doesn’t somebody put a bar above Metro?” The terrace is pleasant, a simple case of garden furniture (with a few softer seats) and potted plants. Ignore the bizarre “grass” enclosure, which looks like a planned petting zoo aborted before the animals arrived. Apartment buildings loom a little too close for comfort, and certainly too close for background music – an irate neighbor could leap onto the terrace and throttle patrons. You’ll only get a few more weeks’ use out of the terrace, but fortunately the dimly lit and tastefully soundtracked interior offers sheltered solace. While the service comes with a smile, the cocktails, though large enough, don’t yet justify the Q Bar comparison or the RMB 60-70 prices. On the plus side, there’s a decent whiskey selection (RMB 60-80). If they can get the drinks up to speed, the elements of a good little bar are in place here. Iain Shaw

TEMPLE

CLUBHOUSE

GET HOOKED

PETER HOOK ON JOY DIVISION, IAN CURTIS AND MANCHESTER CITY by Iain Shaw

f somebody created a version of “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” for Manchester musicians, Peter Hook would probably be Kevin Bacon. We grabbed ourselves a place in the Hooky-verse when we got the former Joy Division and New Order bass player on the phone in Majorca. Despite what they tell you elsewhere, he’s not sarcastic at all …

PHOTO: MARK MCNULTY

Hi Peter. Well, you’ve got the right accent for Beijing, haven’t you?

truth for you? Now I’m singing Joy Division songs, I appreciate his craft much more. I see the clever little tricks he used. Other people don’t use the same word twice in a song. Ian Curtis would use the same word four times. The one that stands out for me is the line “How I wish you were here with me now,” from “In a Lonely Place.” There’s something agonizing, tantalizing, to think that was the last thing he wrote.

Is there any one bassline you And you’ve got the right accent wish you’d written yourself? for Majorca, I suppose. Anyway, I don’t really compare very often. you wrote a book called How But that Fleetwood Mac one that’s Not to Run a Club. Any advice for the Formula 1 theme tune on the Beijing club owners? BBC [That’d be “The Chain” – Ed.]. I’m We were lucky at The Hacienda in probably just jealous. I’d love that we never did it for money, so my bassline to be the Formula 1 we were able theme. to be arty. But “I’D LOVE MY BASSLINE TO You’ve you have to find a balance be BE THE FORMULA 1 THEME” always tween art and had a flair making money. When I played in for sarcasm. Where does that Beijing – Babyface, was it? – about come from? five years ago, the scene was just That’s a northern thing. You should opening up. They were trying to know that! blind everyone with technology, which was the wrong approach. I suppose so. Finally then, as a Manchester United supporter, Joy Division’s standing seems how do you rate United’s “noisy only to have gotten bigger over neighbors” and their chances for the years. Why do you think the new season? that is? The thing I love about Manchester You have to say it’s the songs. There’s City is they’ll always be City. They’ll the sense that it’s all about Ian always be the underdog. And them Curtis taking his life and the myth right now, it’s like they’re rummagaround that. When you look at Amy ing around in dustbins and they’ve Winehouse, yes, that still has an found somebody’s wallet. But United allure. But “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” will always have that bit of class “Transmission” – the songs all sound that City will never have. You can’t as fresh now as 30 years ago. buy class. And which one line, of all Ian Curtis’ lyrics, holds the most

Supercolab presents Peter Hook at Tango on Sep 3.

SEPTEMBER 2011

PARTY LIKE A ...

BEIJING BAR WORLD TOUR

AN IN-NO-WAY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE CITY’S FOREIGN-THEMED PUBS by Jonathan White & Iain Shaw

A Taste of …

Can you buy a drink from a native?

Can you have a drink with a native?

Appropriate decor (and drinks)?

Authenticity

La Fite British Exotic Bar

No chance whatsoever, old bean

No – the Brits are what is exotic in these parts

Like an officer’s bar in an Empire outpost

As real as Austin Powers: The TV Series

Molly Malone’s

They may have the right accent

Depends on the economy this week

A fair imitation of a Dublin pub

Like a real Irish bar ... in any airport

Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q

Occasionally, y’all might could

They’ll make sure of it

You’ll have stars and stripes coming out of your eyeballs

As American as “American Pie” in a barn

Cafe de la Poste

Yes, and get a free Poire William

The minute you step in the door

Very, but not the bathrooms

Around France via Interrail in the late ‘80s

12SQM

Sure can, mate

Summer? Yes. Winter? No way

Yes, Australia’s famous for its hutongs

Crocodile Dundee – Australian out of water

Durty Nellie’s

Pretty unlikely

If you can, they’ll have been there a long time

“Authentic” in the worst sense of the word

Durty liars, more like

Migas

Say the words “el” and “Bulli” and they’ll come running

No choice. You’ll be shoulder-to-shoulder

Those big egg booths must be all the rage in Madrid

This is the new Spain that wins at football

Salud

Mais oui

Depends how good your French is

Feasibly, but there’s not a baguette in sight

A drunken wander off a French campsite

Drei Kronen 1308

Native costume, at least

There might be one on the third floor, by the fire

A coat of armor says it all

Like going to Oktoberfest in May

The Irish Volunteer

Off a passport-holder, certainly

Plenty will volunteer their services

Are we in Boston in a Ben Affleck movie?

An authentic Irish Bar experience

2 Kolegas

Yeah, but says his name isn’t Jorge, but “Hao Gei”

Depends on the band, but more than likely

Too dark to say

This Spain cheated at the Paralympics

Paddy O’Shea’s

Sure, but that depends how you regard those from the pale

Like Dublin – locals, tourists and stag parties alike

What you’d expect – GAA shirts, proverbs, Celtic gear

As real as Colin Farrell’s accent when he’s in an Irish film

Las Vegas Club

Don’t be silly

If they’ve stumbled in off the street like you

Modern Hollywood’s portrayal of Vegas

Vegas shot cheaper in Eastern Europe

Saddle Cantina

If they are let out of the kitchen

Get the passports out just to be sure

When the sun is shining, you’d happily believe it

Lalalalalala La Bamba

Czech Pub

50-50. After five of their beers, you won’t care

Just the one?

There’s wood and beer. It could be the start of Hostel

The fun of Prague minus the defenestration

Luga’s Villa

No way, Jose

More slim to none than Carlos Slim

Luga’s idea of Mexico

Mexican like Monterey Jack (but from the Rescue Rangers)

SEPTEMBER 2011

ILLUSTRATION: JOEY GUO

Bar

BAR OF THE MONTH

GIVE US A MINUTE ...

SEAN C

WASABI SOUND’S BEACH HOUSE

ean C is one of the team behind Wasabi Sound, who want you to party with them on a Tianjin beach this month. Get out the bucket and spade.

LUSH S

What is the Wasabi Sound? The focus is on tech house, deep house, house and techno from myself, Shenyue and Eric Lee.

e p te m b e r i s w h e n a n e w generation descends on Wudaokou, ready to discover that Mandarin tones are, like, hard, and there’s this really cool place called “Goo-lao?” If you happen to be reading this in Lush, stop. Go and explore the city a bit. Lush will be there when you come back. That’s why it’s great.

with homework to do

The style Round-the-clock refuge from reality

Most likely celebrity customer The cast of American Pie

Go to Meet your language partner and practice some tones

Some readers might think a “bikini” party sounds a bit sexist.

I can hear friends complaining “Tianjin ... so far ...” It’s really not that far away, less than two hours from Beijing before you start to hug the ocean. Promise! If you could have your party on any beach in the world, where would it be? Ibiza, Bali, Hawaii ... Hit the beach with Wasabi Sound for Dongjiang Bay Bikini Beach Party on Sep 3.

Drink Tsingtao by the bucket (RMB 40 for six during 8-10pm happy hour)

If you like Lush, you’ll probably like … Pyro Pizza, Helen’s Cafe

PHOTO: NATURE ZHANG AND COURTESY OF WASABI SOUND

The punters A mix of locals and laowai, most

The music Go for Sunday open-mic night

Will Dongjiang Bay be any different? Musically it’ll be the same, but a totally new atmosphere with the beach, bikinis and sexy people.

Haha, how many chances do we have to be sexy before this summer ends?

SEPTEMBER 2011

A DRINK WITH ...

WENG WENG

MASTERMIND

HE USED TO BE A GUITARIST, YOU KNOW by Iain Shaw

ou might recognize Weng Weng as the quiet one in the Acupuncture Records mob, most often seen sulking sternly behind resident pretty boy ELVIS.T. B u t d o n’ t t h i n k o f h i m a s a supporting player. This is one of Beijing music’s elder statesmen, one whose passion keeps the scene going through thick and thin.

On childhood “Beijing was quiet when I was a kid; the rhythm of life was slow. The city has changed a lot since then, but it still has its own distinctive feeling.” On his rock past “I was in a few bands. Hongshao Rou was a great one. When I listen to our album Extract (榨取) now, I can still feel fire in my blood. You can find it on the Internet if you’re interested.” “Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins, Nir vana, Boards of Canada, Underworld, Richie Hawtin … each of them has given me countless inspiration.” On Beijing’s electronic music scene then … “The electronic scene got started around 1996, when some international students started to throw electronic parties in a bar called Keep in Touch. A Swiss guy called Michael played a big part in that.” “I started DJing in 1997. The song that left the strongest impression on me at the beginning was ‘Born Slippy’ by Underworld. A lot of the people I knew from the rock scene at that time stopped making music, but I’m still following my dream.”

… and now “Rock has developed a lot in recent years, but young people still don’t know much about the local electronic scene. We keep trying to create crossover, setting up electronic stages at rock festivals and doing remixes of rock tracks, in order to promote the development of both styles.” “I’d agree that there’s a lack of new blood on the scene. Partly it’s due to a lack of charisma from established figures, partly the lack of a platform for performance and re l e a s e s. T h a t ’s w h y w e h a v e Acupuncture Records, INTRO and Lantern.” “Do any of the younger DJs impress me? None so far.” On Acupuncture Records “ I p l a y e d p a r t i e s b e fo re Ac u puncture, but it got to a stage where there were fewer opportunities. When I met other people who liked electronic music, I felt that we could do more together, and so the team formed.” “I’ll keep making my own music, but the label, club and INTRO festival take up a lot of time, so there’s less time left for music.” “We want to do INTRO again in 2012, but we can’t promise that yet. Policies are too strict towards music festivals, so it’s tiring every year. But we’ll still try,” “ When somebody writes the history of the Beijing music scene, all I’d like them to say about me is: ‘He persisted.’” Weng Weng persists at Lantern on Sep 9 and throughout the month.

IS THIS BEIJING’S BRAINIEST BARTENDER? CONTESTANT: CHAD LAGER, FUBAR SPECIALIST SUBJECT: 1980S MUSIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

SPECIALIST SUBJECT

The inventor of the Rubik’s Cube was born in which country? I’m gonna go with Hungary.

Which late-’80s band was stripped of their Grammy after being outed as frauds? So easy! My brothers, Milli Vanilli!

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Which Latin word meaning “somewhere else” is often used in police investigations? Carpe diem? No, that’s not it …

The 1968 Oscars were postponed for two days following whose murder? Er, Sharon Tate. Nah, that’s not it. I’m gonna say Bobby Kennedy. Bobby Kennedy or Martin Luther King. Bobby Kennedy. It wasn’t JFK.

Which tree’s name – also the name of a Beijing cafe – contains all five vowels? Eh, lotus tree. No, there’s no “a.” And a Beijing cafe? No idea. I’m gonna get skunked.

What is the former name of Iran? The former name of Iran would be … Dude, I have no clue. Mesopotamia. Good God.

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Which Friends star appeared in the video for Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark”? Another simple one. Courtney Cox. Married to some crazy dude.

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What was the first video played on MTV? “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles.

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And on Dire Straits’ “Money for Nothing,” who sang the line “I want my MTV”? [Interrupting halfway through the question] Sting, Sting, Sting.

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Which band sang Top Gun ballad “Take My Breath Away”? Eh, that would be Berlin! Actually, though, my favorite song of theirs is called “Sex.” Though that isn’t as good as Soft Cell’s “Sex Dwarf.”

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FINAL SCORE: 6/10

Verdict: OK, those music questions were far too easy. Despite a disastrous general knowledge round, Chad still nabs joint first place. And he was seven beers to the wind at the time of quizzing. Breathalyzing for all Mastermind competitors begins next month.

WIN BEER!

The fine gents at Vandergeeten will give a Leffe gift pack to the reader who answers this: Can you name one of DJ Weng Weng’s former bands? Answers to win@thebeijinger.com Answers 1) Hungary 2) alibi 3) Martin Luther King, Jr. 4) sequoia 5) Persia 6) Milli Vanilli 7) Courtney Cox 8) “Video Killed the Radio Star” 9) Sting 10) Berlin

SEPTEMBER 2011

PHOTOS: SUI

MUSIC

HAVE YOU MET

KLAUS FILIP Normal musicians think about what to create, Klaus Filip thinks about how. The experimentalist began performing on stage with a laptop in 1993, and subsequently invented software that’s widely used for live-improv and sonic play. He’s heading here to team up with local sound geek Yan Jun. The buzz An inventor and never-sleeping developer Key track Can’t tell. Probably need help from R2-D2 to pick one. He says: “I use only a few simple sine waves in the whole frequency spectrum” We say: Let the nerd play with his sounds. See him at: Meishuguan Café on Sep 10

THE PLAYLIST HUUN-HUUR-TU FAMILY PORTRAIT

NEVER MISS A BEAT MICHELLE DAI IS SOAKING IN BEIJING

PHOTOS: JUDY ZHOU AND COURTESY OF HUUN-HUUR-TU AND KLAUS FILIP

eijing is like a huge pot of soup. You can add anything to it and almost no flavor or ingredient appears completely out of place. Here, you can enjoy genuine cuisine from around the world without even leaving town, as our cover feature (p17) suggests. I’m glad that I can say the same about the music scene. Beijing’s full of musicians from elsewhere who have brought their creativity, emotion, passion and energy to their new home. This month alone, you can watch the laowai from Bad Mamasan as they keep stirring the local metal scene (Sep 16); Canadian Ember Swift reveals a new collection of jazz, folk, rock and blues (Sep 2); her Chinese husband’s band Long Shen Dao keeps the reggae party going (Sep 15); and Uygur musician Jurat.T.T presents his experimental folk-rock (Sep 30). They’re not the only ones bringing

you a musical taste of home. More and more big international acts are starting to consider Beijing an essential stop on their world tours. Seriously, Ludacris is coming to perform at Black Rabbit Festival (Sep 17) – and so are Yellowcard (see Livehouse, p42) and Jared Leto’s 30 Seconds To Mars. Then there’s Westlife (see Review, p42) bringing you the sweet memories of a younger time, and Taylor Momsen’s The Pretty Reckless (Sep 12) giving you hints about the current state of our youth. Are you craving sounds from more interesting places? One act that’s got Beijing’s world and folk musicians excited is Huun-Huur-Tu (Sep 19) from the Russian republic of Tuva. These throat-singers were enormously influential in the world music scene; many Beijing-based Mongolian bands say they were inspired by them. Also, the an-

nual NineGates Jazz Festival is back (Sep 9), featuring Colombia’s Puerto Candelaria, Japan’s Honda Masato Quintet and many more. Some juice for more avant-garde music fans: German free-jazz legend Peter Brötzmann (Sep 9) is joining the “Feign to the East and Attack in the West” series hosted by local saxophonist Li Tieqiao. And Beijing’s noise master Yan Jun found Austria’s Klaus Filip to test the limits of our ears (Sep 10). A month full of excitement! But some say that Beijing is losing its personality – that it soaks up everything and therefore loses any claim to originality. But this is the city that was traded back and forth between Mongolians, Han Chinese and Manchurians for centuries. Isn’t Beijing’s diversity its original personality, and the reason why we can all find a home in this giant mess?

JAIME WELTON “Slow Down Old World” by Willie Nelson. It gives me the warm feeling of a whiskey high. The pedal steel guitar sounds like dancing specters. “Altar of Sacrifice” by Slayer. The most exciting live show on the planet, bar none. Any time I am in need of a natural adrenaline surge or to stave off a bad mood, it’s time for Slllllaaaaaayyyyerrrrrr! “Echidna’s Arf” & “Don’t You Ever Wash That Thing” by Frank Zappa. This live album and especially these two tunes are some real creativity in action. You can listen to this album in a dark room and basically have the feeling of watching a colorful movie. “Afrique” by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. This album is one of my favorite hard bop albums featuring Lee Morgan and Wayne Shorter. Angular and urgent. Jaime Welton jams with Black Cat Bone on Sep 10 at Yugong Yishan and with Bad Mamasan on Sep 16 at 13 Club.

SEPTEMBER 2011

REVIEWS

LIVEHOUSE

KOLENGKE MAMER & IZ If you harbor affection for Mamer and his poignant Kazak folk tracks, you won’t be disappointed by this album, even though you won’t get any of what you were waiting for. Press “play” and turn up the volume. Don’t fight it – just let the countless layers of strings and Mamer’s thrumming voice embrace you. Those aren’t lyrics he’s singing; they’re magic curses that ensnare and control you. Every note in the background is a pure seduction – the bass drum is replaced by iron clanging, then there’s electronic guitar and bass, acoustic Kazak banjos, mouth harp. All the pieces unite into delicate patterns and keep crashing into each other until a whole new world emerges from the blasts. Words are just too weak to compliment this album. Michelle Dai Standout track: “Cradle” Like this? Try... Yeerboli, Traveler

SANSHI 三时 LIANG XU 梁旭 Inner Mongolia, Yunnan and Xinjiang ethnicities are fairly well-represented in Beijing’s indie scene, but we haven’t heard much musically from Tibet. Sanshi brings us a breath of high-altitude air from that plateau as well as other border tunes. Eleven years ago, the former psychedelic rocker Liang Xu went on a sound-collecting tour of the entire western edge of China. In this musical traveling journal, Liang does a fine job melding local voices and ethnic instrumentation with electronica. However, some of it sounds a little commercialized – like a fresh-faced girl from the countryside making her way in the big city by wearing heavy makeup and pricey outfits. The Chinese mainstream needs to learn more about tribal musical traditions, and this is a good start. I just wish it could have kept more of its rawness. Michelle Dai Standout track: “Banruo zizai” (般若自在) Like this? Try... Dadawa, Sa Dingding

GRAVITY WESTLIFE Just in case you’re from the US: Westlife is the bestselling Irish boy band manufactured by Simon Cowell’s label in 1998. The quartet left Mr. Cowell a few months ago, claiming to feel “unloved.” Their new company seems wise enough – after all, they’ve included Beijing in their Gravity world tour. Unlike the first few albums, which feel like the giddy start of a boy-meets-girl flick, these wistful new songs would rather take you to the part when one of them develops a terminal disease and the other starts getting flashbacks. Will you be able to tell if Westlife performs any of these songs? Not unless you’re their biggest fan. It’s all the same old cheesy lyrics and catchy choruses, but it only takes the first half of a song to learn the second. Just sing along. Michelle Dai Standout track: “Beautiful Tonight” Listen to Westlife live at: MasterCard Center on Sep 25

HEAD OF THE QUEUE BLACK RABBIT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Reasons to go To tell people “I saw Ludacris and Jared Leto in China.”

SEPTEMBER 2011

Reasons to avoid You don’t like music or crowds Bring … A camera and lots of energy Where? Chaoyang Sports Center When? September 17

HERE’S YOUR YELLOWCARD by Michelle Dai

igh school is long gone, but who says we no longer need to hear the bitter love songs of nerd boys? With their catchy lyrics and maverick violin, Yellowcard broke out in the middle of the last wave of pop-punk. After a twoyear hiatus, they’re back and they’re riding the genre’s next wave.

Is family becoming more important to you as you get older? It really is. In fact, I am flying back to the East Coast to be with my family for the last week before this crazy touring run begins. We are touring Europe, China, Indonesia, Australia, America and Europe again with about eight days home between now and December 19. It is hard on our families to have us away for so long, but they all support Yellowcard and that keeps us going.

You guys, Sum 41 and Simple Plan all released new albums this year, and Blink 182’s new album is coming up. What’s the “SOMETIMES IT’S HARD TO When are you deal now? through thinkGET TO SLEEP BECAUSE ing? I think it is awesome that all of Haha, never. My I CAN’T TURN IT OFF” us are putting out brain is always records and tourworking. Someing still. It would be great to see a times it’s hard to get to sleep besecond wave of success for all of our cause I can’t turn it off. bands by bringing a little rock & roll back to the mainstream. Where do you find inspiration to write all those love songs after What was it like co-headlining a so many years? tour with Good Charlotte? I have to dig sometimes. But I love It was so great. We have always writing songs and usually that is wanted to play shows with Good inspiration enough. Charlotte. They are really good dudes and such a great live band. I What are you listening to right think fans loved the lineup. now? Adele’s 21 and Explosions in the Sky’s What would you do if only eight Take Care, Take Care, Take Care. people turned up to a gig? I would play as hard as I would if Jump up and down with Yellowcard at 8,000 showed up. Chaoyang Sports Center on Sep 17.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZERS

Ludacris, 30 Seconds to Mars and Yellowcard, plus the cream of the local scene: Carsick Cars, P. K. 14, etc. Is this the MTV Awards? No, it’s just another music festival in Beijing. Not exactly located in the city center, but let’s face it, East Fifth Ring is a lot better than the remote village it could have ended up at.

STILL IN THE GAME

STYLE

LOOSE CHANGE FRESH OUT THE BOX German expat designer David Ubl will unveil his latest collection at a fashion show at The Beach this month. Check out our online gallery at TheBeijinger. com for photos.

Congratulations to Wudaoying Hutong stalwart Dong Liang Studio, which opened its first branch in Shanghai in late July. D o n g L i a n g S t u d i o’s n e i g h b o r, Change, recently revamped its look and concept in June. The same goes for Deal, a men’s footwear store that moved a couple blocks down from its original location on Gulou Dongdajie. Sanlitun Village North stores to open in the near future include Beijing’s first Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen and Christian Louboutin flagships (our sources say November for the last) and, of course, Alexander Wang (early 2012).

LANE CRAWFORD'S AUTUMN/WINTER 2011 SEASON LAUNCH: THE ALL-ASIAN LINEUP

STYLE-PHILE

TIFFANY WANG WANTS YOU WAITING AT HER DOOR

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF LANE CRAWFORD, DAVID UBL AND PLASTERED T-SHIRTS

icture this scene. A FedEx deliveryman arrives at your door with a package thick with designer clothes, shoes and handbags. You flash him a smile and haul your purchases inside, where you take your time trying them on. After a quick decision, you head back outside – where the deliveryman is still dutifully waiting – and hand him the pieces you don’t want. Meanwhile, you have a newly acquired Acne moto jacket and Ferragamo pumps, just like that. The entire shopping process is complete, from fitting to exchange – and you didn’t even have to leave the house. This is not some far fetched fantasy, by the way. YOOX Group’s popular multi-brand webstore TheCorner.com is launching this service exclusively in China starting this month, to coincide with the debut of its Chinese website. By now it should come as no

surprise that Western retailers are going above and beyond to woo the Chinese market. Business of Fashion even published a recent article titled “How to Seize the China Opportunity, Beyond Store Openings,” with detailed advice on local PR and product strategy. Last month, Donatella Versace herself came to Beijing to host impromptu cocktails at her Versace flagship store in Sanlitun Village North. She told Women’s Wear Daily: “For us, China is the most optimistic place. We absolutely see amazing growth here.” So does Yanling Duan, executive director of Beijing’s first official Design Week ( S e p 2 6 - O c t 3 ) . Spurred by high hopes for China’s creative capacity, she has coordinated an ambitious program that includes a televised opening ceremony and hundreds of exhibitions for public viewing. Duan explained to me that Beijing

has never been short of talent – it just needs more facilitators to promote “design education and public participation.” Turn to p46 to read more of her thoughts on how good design can improve daily life. Another apparent way to flaunt your support for China’s design industry? Use more Asian models. H igh- end specialty store Lane Crawford featured only Asian women in the advertisements for its AW11 Season Launch Event (Sep 8). Incidentally, Vogue China booked many of the same girls for its sixth anniversary issue out this September. As Forbes points out, the magazine’s first-ever issue showed Gemma Ward surrounded by five Chinese models. The latest cover is decidedly Chinese – not a white face in sight. Is this a sign that China is finally ready to build its own unique aesthetic? Let the dialogue begin.

Paper Pounder Press, a new store on Gongti Donglu selling customized business cards, stationery and invitations, vows to “reintroduce letterpress printing to the country that invented the movable type.” More on this next month. Bulgari is celebrating “125 years of Italian excellence” in a retrospective exhibition (Sep 4-Nov 3) of fine jewelr y, watches and ar t at the National Museum of China. What’s New Shop House of Willow (see p44) should have its café-cumbar-lounge set up by the time we go to print. Now you can ogle vintage treasures while sipping on wine.

DEALS & STEALS The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing has just launched its Spa Autumn Essentials package, a facial and massage treatment that restores hydration and moisture. Plastered T-Shirts is now stocking the Hong Kong-made Bez & Oho H.A.N.D bag range, which takes locally available material (i.e. rice bags) and turns them into original accessories. Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat is offering a voucher (valued at RMB 600) to anyone who gets a friend to sign up as a member of the spa.

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WHAT’S NEW SHOPS ONITSUKA TIGER Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-10pm. Unit 22, 5/F, Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District (5971 6355) www.onitsukatiger.com 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城5层22

A FINE VINTAGE HOUSE OF WILLOW Daily noon-9.30pm. North of Sanlitun Village North (opposite car park entrance), Chaoyang District (6416 2786, 186 1813 2506) www.houseofwillow.com 朝阳区三里屯Village北区北边（停车场入口对面）

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hings just aren’t made like this anymore,” young Aussie Karen Leung lamented to me, holding up a shimmering gold necklace from Chile (circa 1970s). She and her Beijing-born husband Michael Xing are the proud owners of a newly opened vintage shop flanking Sanlitun Village North. The storefront has a distinctly old-fashioned charm, with a trim grass lawn and quaint lettering on the glass. The treasures within represent every decade starting from the ’30s, and are mainly sourced from the US and Europe. Leung insists that all the pieces are unique, and none were made in China. There are no clothes yet, but stunning accessories abound. Whether shoes, bags or jewelry,

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SQY-T Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 78 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District (8404 0148) www.sqy-t.com/en 东城区五道营胡同78号

Don’t be fooled by the straightfor ward acronym. Shanghai Quality Yarn T-shirts sells more than just tees – it sells concepts. And the brains behind the brand, Hu Yan, actually hails from Beijing. (The original shop opened in Shanghai four years ago.) She recruits local designers to produce limited-edition products that playfully explore the human condition. Take her architect husband, Li Han, whose graphic prints of urbanized landscapes study the relationship between the environment and its inhabitants. Too abstract for you? Entertain yourself with simpler delights, including a “Got Stuck” shirt (RMB 280) depicting the familiar image of a traffic jam or other similarly emblazoned pencil cases, mugs, scarves and bags. The designs range from maps of Beijing to Chinese slang, but each seeks to capture the energy of the city it draws inspiration from. Alice Li Must buy: Li Han’s T-shirt “Utopian Home” (RMB 280) Also try: Plastered T-shirts, 360-Degree Design Shop

PHOTOS:RON WU, SUI AND COURTESY OF HOUSE OF WILLOW

they all look to be unused and in impeccable condition. Vintage Chanel, Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga items come straight from the auction houses – you can even place orders via the owners, who will pick them up for you free of charge. But it is not just high-end labels at House of Willow. Leung will stock anything that meets her standards for quality and taste. She waxes on and on about her love for chunky statement pieces, pointing out a mesh metal snake-scale cuff (RMB 1,890) and a 24K gold tribal necklace (RMB 3,180) which once belonged to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Leung attributes her own passion for vintage to her equally fashion-minded mother. Some of the more covetable handbags on display belong to her, meaning they’re not for sale. In that way, the boutique operates as much like a museum as a retail store – the emphasis lies first and foremost on enhancing public appreciation for vintage. Even the furniture is antique, or at least commissioned to have an aged feel. The treasure chests functioning as tables in the sitting room are over 50 years old. The custom-installed traditional Chinese doors are over 70 years old, and juxtapose nicely with the Western ’70s-style wallpaper. Leung expresses her desire to carve House of Willow into a brand associated with vintage, all over Asia and eventually the world. Her husband is already scouting out additional locations in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Rest assured – Beijing is only the beginning. Tiffany Wang

Japan’s oldest sneaker brand is jumping toe-first into the continuing revival of vintage shoes. For all its street cred, though, Onitsuka Tiger’s first Chinese flagship store looks more like the pristine atrium of a trendy astronaut. The colorhappy clientele are a funkier version of the allAdidas bunch, trying on leather kicks like the classic Mexico 66 (RMB 828) or the split-toe sandals (RMB 598). The shoes are lightweight and flexible, grounding style in traditional Japanese quality. Sizes are generous for China; women’s shoes top out at 40 and men’s at 47. If these sizes still aren’t big enough, don’t worry – the fedorasporting salespeople can easily place orders. For diehard fans, the store also sells a selection of sportswear starring the label’s iconic tiger. Keep your eye on this brand as it snarls its way into Beijing’s closets. Karen Chen

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MIXING IT UP

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umbling prints sounds like a sartorial disaster waiting to happen. Tiedye and stripes? Or worse yet, floral and plaid? Crazy, yes, but also liberating. Plus, the trend has already won the approval of the fashion elite. From Rodarte to Dries van Noten (pictured), this year’s runway was a colorful array of patterns and textures. The overall message seems to be to embrace the eclectic, challenge the rules and above all, not take yourself too seriously. That is not to say there are no rules. You can’t simply pair at random because you must still strive for balance. It helps to remember that big prints team harmoniously with little busier ones – think oversized polka dots with thin stripes.

And varying textures can add another layer of mixing that makes your outfit feel even more evolved. Just stick with a complementary color palette and minimalist accessories. I t ’s easy, really. Don’t just mix, and don’t just match – mix and match. ➊ Patched bag. Bershka.

RMB 249 ➋ Printed shorts. H&M.

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itness history in the making at the first annual Beijing Design Week (Sep 26-Oct 3). We met up with executive director Yanling Duan – who has edited Case da Abitare China, documented Milan Design Week and hosted C h i n a’s f i r s t d e s i g n - t r a v e l T V program – to discuss why she thinks our humble city is finally ready. People have been hungry for all things new and foreign for decades. Now you can sense the desire for a new Chinese aesthetic to emerge. The quality of living improved by design cannot be forged by the design elite alone, but requires a social wave of recognition for design in a broader audience.

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Design is intelligence expressed in form, out of a sincere intention for serving the public. More than 60 cities around the world are hosting Design Weeks these days, including Berlin, Seoul, São Paolo, Copenhagen and Milan (which just celebrated its 50th anniversary this year). BJDW has a

long way to go in comparison to its counterparts. It has to start from the market, but also be a step ahead of the market. In 2009, BJDW was organized as a pilot program that was much appreciated by the Chinese design community, but made comparatively little impact on the general public. BJDW 2011 will operate with the long-term goal of advocating design, with more focus on design education and public participation. One of our major challenges is to c o r re c t t h e m i s c o n c e p t i o n that design is simply a matter of “prettifying items.” The details of our opening ceremony are being kept top-secret. All I can say is that we are collaborating with one of China’s best 3-D visual effects developers, Crystal CG, and have invited architect Wang Hui to transform the China Millennium Monument into an “open design book” for the special occasion. Cultural curiosity defines Beijing. That’s always the best starting point for creativity. BT V will broadcast the opening ceremony live on Sep 26 at 7pm. Visit www.bjdw.org for the full program of design events and exhibitions; most are free to the public.

PHOTOS: GOOD GOODS COMMUNE, ZARA, TOPMAN, H&M AND ZHANG ZHONGFENG

Beijing is never short of talent, but rather a lack of facilitators who help and support systematically. Government support is a must. When a project of this scale is initiated by the government, we know we have a good start.

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Although the Shanghai Art Fair might draw many Beijing art-lovers down south this month, there are also several worthy exhibits opening here. Out in Caochangdi, Chambers Fine Art is debuting an exciting new artist named Zhao Zhao; Alexander Ochs Galleries Beijing will be showing new works of printmaking, installation and aluminum sculpture; and Galerie Urs Meile will open five solo shows simultaneously. Closer to the city center, Sanlitun gallery Y++ presents the enveloping new media works of Gil Kuno. In 798, Yang Yongliang will be showing her ethereal and incisive “The Peach Colony” prints.

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BOYS WILL BE BOYS – UNTIL THEY BECOME BALLERINAS. LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO (SEP 28-30)

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MARILYN MAI MAY OR MAY NOT BE SMUGGLING AVOCADOS

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ro w i n g u p i n S o u t h e r n California, avocado trees grew willy-nilly and it wasn’t strange to see backyards littered with them, their yellow-green goodness bursting from their pebbly skins. My husband often slips into reverie, picturing the days he’d use them as buttery grenades against his friends. The unripened ones hit hardest. Nowadays, I would let a blind man pluck my arm hairs for that kind of lavish avocado abundance. There are other things I miss dreadfully, but I try not to walk too far down this path – especially during late summer in Beijing, which for me is prime time for homesickness. Thankfully, September brings back all the distractions that make SoCal and its tempting fruits lose their pull. Friends return from vacations, art galleries re-open and festivals bounce into town. The 798 Art Festival runs from

Sep 24-Oct 16. The UCCA will be launching three new exhibits in conjunc tion with the festival’s opening day, and of course many other 798 galleries will be involved. Details are still slim at the moment but we’ll keep you updated at TheBeijinger.com. The UCCA is also busy producing more events for Beijing Design Week during the week of September 28-October 3. For more details, see p46 and stay tuned to our blog. The Beijing Fringe Festival hits town again this September. So far, we know of two acts: 1) A folk rock musical called “ When the World Goes Blind” starring Zhou Yunpeng and Xiao He (who our Music Editor calls “China’s most influential folk lunatics”); and 2) a dance performance by Swiss group Da Motus (Sep 7-11). It already sounds like a promising and eclectic lineup. Again, you’ll find more info on our

After all the Hollywood summer blockbusters, it’s time to turn to some local fare. Gao Xiaosong’s 1920’s actiondrama My Kingdom (Da Wu Sheng) arrives September 9, starring Wu Chun and Han Geng as two Peking opera stars battling for Barbie Hsu’s heart, with action directed by Sammo Hung. For comparison, catch Chen Kaige’s classic Farewell My Concubine at Culture Yard (Sep 18). For something lighter, try rom-com Love in Space with Aaron Kwok and Eason Chan. Also, rumor has it Stan Lee is busy developing a new superhero for the Chinese audience. Maybe he forgot that we already have superheroes: They’re called kung fu masters, and they taught Batman everything he knows.

website as the festival approaches. Also on stage this month is Beijing Playhouse’s take on the New York comedic farce Love, Sex and the IRS (Sep 9-25). Expect fellow Beijingers dressed in drag, wearing beer helmets, and wreaking general havoc and hilarity (see our preview of the performance on p49). Speak ing of drag, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo makes their Beijing debut (Sep 28-30). “The Trocks,” as they’re sometimes known, make fun of traditional ballet but they can also hold their own en pointe. Bet you’ve never seen so much testosterone in tutus. Let’s not forget that Electric Shadows is rolling out a new cinema club at the Riverbank Bar and Café this month, and last but not least, you can invite your inner adventurer out to play at The Bookworm’s Explore Festival! Find out more from Trevor the Triceratops on p50.

Congratulations to Eric Abrahamsen of Paper Republic for winning the grant to translate Xu Zechen’s Running Through Zhongguancun, a novel about a poor boy surviving in Beijing by hawking pirated DVDs. Between The Bookworm’s Translation Slams and the pioneering folks at Paper Republic, we’re making some good headway towards opening up Chinese lit to global readers. Also be sure to check on the book launches this month: Paul French’s murder mystery Midnight in Peking (see Feature, p48) and the translation to Li Er’s Magician of 1919 (see Review, p49).

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Do you like your swans neat or on the rocks? The Russian National Ballet performs their version of Swan Lake at the Tianqiao Theater while the St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice takes the frozen road. The latter troupe also offers The Nutcracker on ice. It’s as if Christmas is early. Meanwhile, the NCPA presents their “original dancedrama” Marco Polo, and continues with the second half of their Wangfujing drama, this time covering post1949. Donizetti’s romantic comedy of an opera, The Elixir of Love, also makes a repeat run at the NCPA.

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BEIJING CONFIDENTIAL UNSOLVED MURDER BROUGHT TO LIFE by Marilyn Mai

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it’s not hard to picture modern versions of the sleuths the book follows: Colonel Han, the top Beijing detective; Inspector Dennis, the Scotland Yard-trained ringer brought on the case; and ETC Warner, Pamela’s crotchety Sinologist father who undertook an extensive private investigation of her death. Of course, at the center of this faded mystery is Pamela herself. French explained how reading one footnote about her expanded into years of intense research that culminated in an ambitious literary nonfiction account: “Of course you feel an

“BEIJING HAD ITS HORSE RACING, SWINGING HOTELS AND BADLANDS; IT HAD ITS GANGSTERS, NE’ER-DO-WELLS AND MURDERERS” intellectual outrage at a killing going unsolved and a murderer unpunished, but once you see a photo of the victim – see how they looked when they were living and breathing – you engage your heart as well as your head. Pamela’s photo was a studio portrait of a 19-year-old woman who was starting to understand that she was beautiful, that she had a whole exciting life ahead of her. She was on the cusp of real happiness and then someone took it all away.” While her murderer was never caught, the book pins down some infuriating suspects from the shady underclasses all the way to the upper echelons of expat society.

Even worse, there’s plenty of cover-up, and no Weibo to fight it. Reading Pamela’s story left me with an indelible imprint of Beijing’s past, so much so that wandering the hutongs a couple of weekends ago, I found myself imagining the sights and sounds French describes: foreign elites spilling out of the old Legation Quarter, the shadowy patrons of the red-light district known as the Badlands and especially the darkened paths at the foot of modern-day Dongbianmen Tower – once called the Fox Tower and believed to be haunted by crafty “fox spirits.” In a rare bout of luck in this eternal construction zone of a city, many of these old locations actually still exist, and a free downloadable audio tour on the book’s website has the author’s own British growl guiding us through the grisly crime scenes and the routes Pamela took on that fateful night. It’s certainly one of the more unique ways to explore a patch of the city extending from Tiananmen Square past the South Second Ring Road, including the legendary tower that now houses Beijing’s oldest contemporary art space, Red Gate Gallery. It’s quite a thrill to get lost in this rarefied account of lao Beijing, but don’t get too lost – word on the street is it’s a dangerous place. Explore the Badlands with Paul French at The Bookworm on Sep 14. To learn more about the book and download the free audio tour, visit www.midnightinpeking.com.

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magine waking up early one morning and going for a brisk walk in the cold January air. Without warning, you stumble upon a figure lying frozen on the ground. Her blonde hair is matted against her head, her body mangled and her face marred beyond recognition. A diamond-studded platinum watch still encircles her wrist, a sign that this was no mere robbery gone wrong. This is the scene that Old Chang met one morning almost 75 years ago, after the scandalous murder of Pamela Werner – the 19-year-old daughter of a former British consul. In Paul French’s new book Midnight in Peking, the gruesome (and, sadly, true) details behind Pamela’s case unveil a 1930s Beijing full of glamour and debauchery, privilege and political tension – a Beijing often buried beneath either more traditional eras of the city’s history or the Art Deco pizzazz of Shanghai. French tells us, “ This is a shame – while Beijing may not have been as raucous and wide open as Shanghai, it had its moments, its locales and its characters ... It had its horse racing, swinging hotels and Badlands; it had its gangsters, ne’er-do-wells and murderers. It would be a shame to forget these people while remembering ambassadors, scholars and famous travelers who are, it has to be said, far less interesting on the whole.” While the historical circumstances those individuals faced are a far cry from the Beijing of today (then, Japanese occupation loomed; now, it’s just pollution and shoddy subway escalators),

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ART: ASHES TO ASHES, DUST TO DUST UCCA Countdowns can signify both the nothingness and the frenzied tension of waiting ... for wedding dates, buzzer shots, timed explosions. Tatsuo Miyajima captures this Zen-like urgency in his latest at the UCCA, where we’re served both the slick coldness of his “HOTO” – a mirrored pagoda-like tower dotted with LED counters – and the playfulness of “Floating Time,” which plasters the ground in blocks of red, yellow, blue and green and a roving sea of multicolored ticking numbers. Meanwhile, his monumental “Mega Death” represents the death toll of 20th century genocide, and is particularly eerie when the numbers finish counting, leaving the cavernous hall pitch-dark before rebooting. The Crayola colors and sexysmooth surfaces of Miyajima’s works make for a clean, almost shallow aesthetic to a grim, anxiety-ridden concept. Marilyn Mai “Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust” shows at UCCA until Oct 8.

BOOKS: THE MAGICIAN OF 1919 LI ER Li Er’s not a household name just yet, but the avantgarde darling inspires a rabidly enthusiastic fan base who believes his fitful narrative style revolutionizes contemporary Chinese lit. Now that his work is being translated into English by duo Martin Merz and Jane Pan, more of us will get a chance to partake. Balancing Li’s equal fascinations with history and the intellectual elite, this novella leads the reader through a series of vignettes surrounding the May Fourth Movement, featuring a young librarian, a dogged queue-sporting professor and the halls of Beida. Included in this volume is another translated short story: Christmas Eve, about a retired schoolteacher-turned-pimp. Taken together, the two tales’ overdose of absurdity and rewritten history compel us to start paying attention. Marilyn Mai The Magician of 1919 will be available at The Bookworm this month.

FILM: THE STORY OF DAVID (DAN CHAOFAN) CHEN YU Take Forrest Gump, minus the ping-pong prowess and down-to-business mama. Add plenty of Beijing in-jokes and a dash of homely food porn. Stir-fry it, and what do you get? Dan Chaofan, the new movie starring comedian Huang Bo as a lovable simpleton who persists in his humble hopes to make the perfect egg fried rice as 30 years of changes swirl around him in Beijing. With those changes come the intermittent alienation and betrayals of his two self-destructive best friends, one of whom he also happens to be in love with. Though its overall concept is a shameless and paltry imitation of Gump, there’s enough fresh humor that it’s quite fun to watch, heavy-handed sepia tones notwithstanding. Bonus: a fake Jay Chou with the buttoniest nose you’ve ever seen. Marilyn Mai The Story of David is currently showing in theaters across town.

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PENGHAO THEATER Tax fraud usually ends with a spell in the big house. On stage, however, it can be a goofy, farcical romp of epic proportions. Friends Jon and Leslie pose as a married couple on their tax forms to save money. Unfortunately, a suspicious IRS tax collector comes knocking. The obvious choice, of course, is for Leslie to dress like a dame who strongly resembles Dustin Hoffman’s Tootsie. Don’t go expecting a serious look into modern American society and its relationship with taxes; do expect to be highly entertained. This production may be staged by recreational thespians, but it is far from amateur. It’ll give you proper belly laughs and a newfound appreciation for the Beijing Playhouse … as well as men in fishnets. Carlly Chun Love, Sex and the IRS runs Sep 9-25 at the Trojan House Theater. For tickets, email performance@beijingplayhouse.com.

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SUPER COLLECTOR SHOWS HIS GOODS by Marilyn Mai

nless you sleep on sheets In China, non-profit arts developscreen-printed with Zhang ment is far from easy. Without help Xiaogang paintings or from the government or foundapride yourself on your collection tions, organizations like Platform of Sui Jianguo’s ceramic dinosaurs China and Universal Studios – which (just need that green one!), you’ve later became Boers-Li Gallery – have probably never heard of Taikang Life tried before going commercial. And Insurance. earlier this year, the announcement Why would you? What does a life that stalwar ts Guy and Myriam insurance company have to do with Ullens are selling most of their red-hot Chinese contemporary art? collection sent waves of unease The answer: CEO Chen Dongsheng, across Beijing’s art community. who nurses a personal passion Perhaps now ’s a good time for arts development in China. In for Taikang to tiptoe into the spot2001, he set up a non-profit arm light. At their current exhibit, those of his company to quietly amass who closely follow the scene will a re p re s e n t a t i ve recognize several collection of Chiimpor tant works HE DOLES OUT n e s e c o n te m p o purchased from INSURANCE rary art, then build the Ullens at the a museum to make record-breaking STIPENDS BY DAY, these works availSotheby ’s auction RESCUES QUALITY able to the public. this year (such as You might call him the Zhang Xiaogang ART BY NIGHT the Masked Collecwork pictured tor: doling out insurance stipends by above). Those less eagle - eyed day, rescuing quality art by night. will simply appreciate the solid Tang Xin, his director of colvisual history of China’s modern art, lections, says, “China’s art buyers particularly its socialist-realist era. ounumber the serious collectors. Will Taikang ever play nice with Those who view buying ar t as those who only see dollar signs merely an investment tend toacross artwork? Tang says, “We have ward a lot of showy publicity.” to pay attention to fluctuations in Taik ang, however, eschews this the market, since it inevitably influpublicity for the more thankless ences the development of art on wor k of building up ar t infrathe whole. But, we’ll always maintain structure and kickstarting careers of some distance, so that it doesn’t young artists. The organization often overly affect our decisions.” As every displays these artists’ works free of cultural crusader knows: “With great charge at Taikang Space, their gallery power comes great responsibility.” in Caochangdi, while any resulting sales go straight back to the artists Taikang’s no-nonsense selection of and their representatives. So, menChinese contemporary art, “Image tion Taikang in art circles and you’ll History Existence,” shows at NAMOC likely elicit respectful nods. until Sep 7.

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DINO DOWN-LOW

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A TALK WITH TREVOR THE TRICERATOPS How’s the view from your perch at The Bookworm? Fantastic! I have top billing this year so I’m sitting pretty on the roof. It’s a great view and I get to keep an eye on all the shenanigans underfoot in Sanlitun.

[Blushes] A true gentleman never tells. But what can I say – the Triceratops ladies love a big neck-frill.

Anyone you’re especially looking forward to seeing at the Explore Festival? I can’t wait to hear about movie How was the trip in cargo class? science with astrophysicist Eric I travel a lot for work and have it Peng. I often look up at the sun down to a science: I wear a comand wonder, “Could I blow that pression sock on up?” Also, good ol’ my horns to prePsittacosaurus. It “THE TRICERATOPS vent edema (the took us Triceratops LADIES LOVE A BIG lack of horn room over 100 million is scandalous) and ye a r s to e vo l ve NECK-FRILL” bring an amazing from his ilk, but it neck pillow – given to me by a seems like just yesterday … It’ll be Brachiosaurus friend who knows a a bit like a family reunion. thing or two about neck pain. Sadly, I wasn’t offered a bite the whole You’re so thin. What’s your secret? journey. Good thing I found a stash Zumba. I can’t resist that Latin of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in a beat! nearby suitcase. How do you get on with the local dinosaur scene? I’m originally from Wyoming, US, which is a lot less populated, so the people and excitement of Beijing take some getting used to. But I’ve been living in Liaoning for the past few years and all the Chinese dinos, like the flying Pterosaurs, have been ver y welcoming. Jinzhousaurus taught me how to make dumplings the other night. I’m not as nimble with my forelegs as he is – but I’m getting there! Tell us, what is that neck-frill of yours for anyway?

FIVE FOODS THAT TREVOR MISSES FROM HOME “A particular bramble in the Late Cretaceous Period that was scorched out of existence” “The pine trees in Wyoming – though they do require quite a sophisticated palate” “Lotus root” “Cycad fern with a side of pond algae” “Chunky peanut butter. Could eat that by the spoonful”

Catch Trevor at The Bookworm Explore Festival from Sep 9-29. See event listings for details.

BRANDON TROWBRIDGE CHEF, NOLA RESTAURANT The chef whose bookshelf I’d like a peek at is Perry Hoffman – my chef in Yountville and the youngest Michelin recipient in the US. He must have begun reading at a young age to get where he is today and I would love to see what he has stashed away.

The book I’d most like somebody to leave behind on one of my tables is The Fat Duck Cookbook by Heston Blumenthal. Happy birthday to me if that shows up. We also have a community bookshelf upstairs. Feel free to drop off anything, though – we are not picky.

If you only ever read one book about New Orleans, make it ... the novel/cookbook Who’s Your Mama, Are You Catholic, And Can You Make a Roux? by Marcelle Bienvenu. For something a little more entertaining: A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.

Comic book nod: If Gambit were to walk into Nola, he’d order andouille jambalaya and pecan pie. Unless it was Monday – then he would have red beans and rice with peach cobbler.

My favorite book from childhood is Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! by Dr. Seuss. And a little bit later, My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. The book that changed my life was A Farewell to Arms. Most of Hemingway’s books instilled the truth that life is not fair and regardless of how much work is put into something, it can be lost without compensation.

The character in a book I’d most like to be is James Bond or Darcy from Pride & Prejudice. The character in a book I’ve had a crush on is Karla from Gregory David Roberts’ Shantaram.

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My favorite quote from a book: “Fate gives all of us three teachers, three friends, three enemies, and three great loves in our lives. But these twelve are always disguised, and we can never k now which one is which until we’ve loved them, left them, or fought them.” – Lin, Shantaram FIVE FOODS THAT BRANDON MISSES FROM HOME “The abundance of Louisiana seafood: Gulf shrimp, softshell crabs, oyster po’boys” “Abita beer” “Filé powder” “Grandma’s Christmas cookies” “USDA Prime beef”

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If I cooked a meal to represent that book, it would feature Risotto Milanese with Braised Osso Bucco. Seems their happiest days were spent in Milan; I would have a dish to remember this town.

The fictional world I’d most like to be part of is that of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. If something doesn’t suit him he does not waste time tr ying to change others, he just moves on to something more his style. Catching comets would beat subways.

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AT THE BUZZER Get tickets as soon as you can for this month’s China Open. Li Na will be among the competitors at the annual tournament (Sep 25-Oct 9). The Bird’s Nest hosted the Supercoppa Italiana last month. AC Milan came from a goal down to beat city rivals Internazionale 2-1. The spectacle was marred by AC’s Alexandre Pato’s inappropriate gestures of celebration after the final whistle. Interestingly, the juvenile racist is the boyfriend of the daughter of Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi. The Olympics site also hosted China’s first-ever Swamp Soccer World Cup in August. Mud was the real winner. The next wacky event – sorry, the next niche sport – to take place at the big stadium will be Rodeo China in October. Get your Stetsons at the ready, partners. Last time we checked, they were still looking for contestants to volunteer at info@rodeochina.com. China is among the favorites for the Asian Men’s Basketball Championship this month. The tournament takes place in Wuhan from September 15-25.

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Check out first-rate running, swimming and cycling at the Triathlon World Championships which take place at the Ming Tombs Reservoir from September 7-11.

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ou’ve never had it so good, Beijing. We’ve been spoiled with an incident-packed summer that provided us with C h i n a’s f i r s t - e v e r G r a n d S l a m winner, Yao Ming’s retirement and a Milanese derby right here at the Bird’s Nest, and along comes cool September. This is the best period of the year for those who like grassroots sports as it falls between said glorious summer and the winter of discontent. Amateur sport has turned off the air-con and gotten off the couch – it’s time for you to do the same. H e r e’s h o w t o s p e n d y o u r evenings and weekends, or at least what to do before you go to the pub or the DVD shop. Mashup is back in the game with another season of flag football, dodgeball and, for the more sedentary among you, bowling leagues.

The Beijing Softball League is now up and swinging and Beijing Hockey continues to deny the dominance of its icy cousin with weekend sessions. Rugby returns – and with it so does the notorious Beijing Devils card for getting half-price at The Den, even for lowly social members. They hold a registration night at The Den after their first game on September 3. A night of drinking with plum-voiced tie-wearers – and some cash – is a small price to pay for permanent half-price at the city’s finest 24-hour hostelry. If you’re into the rugger, then look out for the Take 5 (in our Directory section) on where to watch the upcoming World Cup. In round-ball sports, the Beijing GAA are still insisting that the Irish game is the real football. They’ll be heading to Seoul to play in the All-Asia

Team China’s footballers beat Jamaica by a single goal to nil last month in what may prove to be coach Gao Hongbo’s last game in charge. The new man at the top is ex-Spain manager Jose Camacho.

Games next month, so now’s the best time to stick an O’ on your surname and take up the sport. The International Friendship Football Club’s 11-a-side league kicks off this month and, as ever, there’ll be plenty of teams looking for players. ClubFootball’s M en’s 5-a-side League is underway too … we’re letting you get in the next one with the soon-to-be Team Beijinger if you turn the page. The best part is that it’s totally free. Back of the net. Finally, what do these three have in common: China ClubFootball, Mellowparks.cn and the Beijinger? If you answered “kick-ass websites,” then thanks, but you’re wrong. The correct connection is that they are all about to celebrate a decade in Beijing. Our birthday party takes place next month. We’ll let you know about that and any upcoming sporting celebrations very soon.

The Beijing Marathon’s 42,195 meters of sheer hell takes place next month. Those interested in pushing their bodies to the limit can be helped by checking out www.beijing-marathon. com, or by seeking psychiatric help. Beijing Guoan have home games against Liaoning Hongyuan (Sep 10) and Henan Jianye (Sep 24). They’ll be hard-pushed to catch big-spending Hangzhou Evergrande at the top of the table but are lined up to be runnersup and AFC Champions’ League football next term. Snooker fans will want to take a highspeed train to Shanghai to see the Shanghai Masters from Sep 5-11. Beijingers can wait until next year for the China Open or China’s defense of the Snooker World Cup. Wang Meng, last year’s female athlete of the year, was kicked off the national speed-skating team following a drunken fight with the coach.

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THE DEVILS YOU KNOW THE RETURN OF RUGBY

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ugby is a game for thugs we don’t wear all those silly pads played by gentlemen” is and hats. what the players will tell you. But “Rugby is a game for men Rugby started when someone with odd-shaped balls” is the kind spoiled a game of football. Has of thing they put on bumper stickanything changed over the last ers. It’s worth humoring the Beijing hundred-odd years or is it just Devils, though, as they have the best soccer’s bastard? deal with a bar in town – half-price at Well, that’s the myth, yes. I like The Den – and to think that they have a round ball “THESE REALLY QUIET, sign-up night game has been RESERVED GUYS REALLY this month. improved. They were COME OUT OF THEIR SHELL. very happy to Rugby has alPROPER INCREDIBLE tell us about ways struck us football’s other as a bit posh. HULK STUFF” code and we That’s the trawere very happy to listen to the large ditional stigma, yeah, certainly in gentlemen speak. Britain. Historically it was more of an upper-class sport but I think we’ve What separates rugby from that moved away from that since the American football caper? sport turned professional in 1995. The main difference is in rugby you can’t throw the ball forward and Is rugby a sexy sport?

Ha. It depends who you ask ... you ask a forward, then no. If you ask a back, they’ll flick their hair aside, tense their muscles and say yes. Do you have to be angry to play? No, but it’s funny to see these really quiet, reserved guys come along to play – when they’re on the pitch they really come out of their shell. Proper Incredible Hulk stuff. Is there a lot of drinking? We’ve been known to partake of an appletini or two. Will next month’s World Cup cause intra-Devil tensions? Absolutely. We’ve got about 20

different nationalities in the club, so there’ll be a lot of banter when we’re watching it down at The Den. My heart says England, but my head says this is New Zealand’s year. FIVE FOODS THE BEIJING DEVILS MISS FROM HOME “Cheese sticks, although we hear they’re not so bad at Hooters!” “Chocolate Hobnobs (the SAS of tea-dunking biscuits)” “Decent meat pies” “Mum’s cooking” “Beef lomo a la parrilla” Register with the Beijing Devils at The Den on Sep 3.

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hina ClubFootball and the Beijinger b o t h c e l e b r a t e ten-year anniversaries next month, but only one can claim

that they’ve been making people healthier all this time. Since 2001, ClubFootball have been at the forefront of grassroots football – getting

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What you can win! Free seven-week season (worth RMB 300 per week) Free 2011/12 player registration (worth RMB 100 per player) Free membership card (worth RMB 100s in discounts) Free coaching session (worth RMB 300) Free practice game (worth RMB 300) Free the Beijinger team shirts (priceless) To join the current league or register your own team for next season, email play@wanguoqunxing.com.

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the city’s men, women and children, both local and foreign, to play the world’s game. Now ClubFootball has graciously offered us the chance

to enter a team of our readers into their upcoming Autumn Men’s 5-aside season. Even if your sk ills are more messy than they are Messi and your physique is closer to the fat Ronaldo than the prat Ronaldo, we are looking for you. To get involved in Beijing’s best new football team, all you need to do is email editor@thebeijinger.com and tell us which player you’ll most resemble on the pitch. We’ll be in touch with the new Team Beijinger in due course. We’ll arrange the open-top bus parade around Sanlitun to celebrate the team’s ﬁrst trophy later.

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TO YOUR HEALTH OVEREATING We’ve all done it before – taken that extra bite of food even though our stomach felt on the verge of bursting. We asked Dr. Lyn Wren from International SOS Beijing Clinic about what we can do to digest faster, why we overeat, and how to prevent ourselves from doing it in the future. What happens to our bodies immediately after we overeat? Our stomachs become distended, causing discomfor t, indigestion, nausea and reflux symptoms. What should we do when we have overeaten? Gentle walking is a good way to get things moving. And what should we not do? Avoid going straight to bed or doing strenuous exercise. This can delay gastric emptying and make indigestion and reflux symptoms worse. Is it true that lying on your left is better for digestion? If you must go to bed with a full stomach, it is said that lying on the left side makes heartburn better but lying on the right side aids digestion. Being propped up on two pillows may help both. It is worth trying to see what makes you feel more comfortable.

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LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL TIFFANY WANG IS PENCILING NATURE INTO HER CALENDAR

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re you male, 27-45 years old, reasonably ambitious or successful, and have a “story to tell”? If so, Fishbowl Events and Femme 500 deem you qualified to be one of Beijing’s most eligible bachelors. (That is, if the ladies bid on you.) In the past, this annual charity bachelor auction has been run exclusively by Fishbowl. They hosted the event for the first time in 2008, raising over RMB 20,000 for Sichuan earthquake victims. In 2010, they collected over RMB 10,000 for the clean-up of the Qinghai ear thquake. But this year, the auction is undergoing a serious overhaul. First, the name has been changed from “ C h a r i t y B a c h e l o r Au c t i o n” t o “Beijing Mr. Right.” Also, the selection process has become much more rigorous – I’m told all applicants will be interviewed, and only the top

performers accepted. Beijing Mr. Right won’t take place until November 19, but auditions start this month. If you think you have what it takes, send a photo and brief introduction of yourself to fishbowlevents@gmail.com. Any funds raised off of your charm and good looks will go straight to microfinance charity Wokai. Check TheBeijinger.com for more details in the coming weeks. Even if you don’t meet any of the qualifications listed above, don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to do your part. To start with, Roundabout Charity Distribution Store is hosting their first Book Fair of the new school year at the British School of Beijing in Shunyi on September 17. You can either go to shop – paperbacks start at RMB 10, hardbacks at RMB 20 – or to donate books. A hundred percent of the proceeds

will benefit children in need of lifesaving care. But perhaps you’re more the o u t d o o r s y t y p e. G re e n E a r t h Volunteers, one of the oldest local environmental NGOs in China, has organized a weekly River Watch activity every Saturday for the past two years. Just starting last month, though, they have begun organizing English-language translations for interested expats on a monthly basis. They choose a different spot each time – sometimes to simply revel in the beauty of nature, other times to observe firsthand how our behavior adversely affects it. If you have ever complained about Beijing’s pollution and/or lack of wildlife, here is your chance to get outside of the city, see the surrounding rivers, practice your Chinese and make new friends. Visit http://eng.greensos.cn to see the schedule.

What are the long-term risks of overeating? Chronic overeating is linked to many health problems, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes and even cancer. Are there any foods that are less likely to result in us feeling like we’ve overeaten? Recent evidence suggests that eating foods low in fat, salt and sugar will minimize the “chemical high” that many people experience as a result of overeating and help break the pattern. In general, how can we prevent overeating? Deprivation of food is not the answer to overeating; it’s more about rewiring how and what we eat. Many studies have found that successful models for healthy eating and maintaining an ideal body weight should not involve the need to feel hungry. Any tips for general portion sizes? The size of your meal por tion is important, but just as important is to eat slowly and chew food well. This reduces the risk of overeating, as the body will have time to send the message to the brain that you have e a te n e n o u g h b e fo re yo u h ave overeaten.

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ICING TIPS DIY TAKES THE CAKE by Tiffany Wang

he round, surly-looking girl g r e e t e d m e a t t h e d o o r. She would have looked so pleasant, if only she smiled. I’d signed up for a cake-making class at Sweet DIY Bakery after some serious coaxing from my co-workers. Did it matter to them that I’d never

baked in my life? That I didn’t even cook? Apparently not. And my teacher’s gruff attitude was not helping matters. Straightaway, she began shuffling together ingredients. I watched apprehensively, wondering if I was supposed to help. After a few minutes of

silence, she handed a few bowls bag and MINI Cooper cakes on over to me, muttering their contents display gave me a taste of what my under her breath. cake-decorating skills could eventuI beat some eggs, then mixed ally become. some flour with sugar, oil and water. For the time being, though, I felt Oftentimes I had no idea what I was like I was in grade school again. With doing – she would demonstrate for toothpick and dye tubes in hand, I me with disinterest, and I’d emulate made some haphazard attempts at her methodical movements as best spreading the frosting evenly – my I could. At one point, I accidentally teacher watched me wordlessly, yanked the electric egg beater out then set about smoothing over of its socket. That got her smiling, my bumpy mistakes. Then I dotted, but only for a brief second. squeezed and dragged the colorful After my arms had started to tire, sugar paste according to my vision. she was satisfied At last, I re that the mixing MY TEACHER WATCHED ceived the valiprocess was comdation I’d been ME WORDLESSLY, plete. She poured waiting for: the all my work into vaguest nod of THEN SET ABOUT a cake pan, creatapproval from my SMOOTHING OVER MY teacher. Did this ing a perfect flat circle, then stuffed m e a n my ve r y BUMPY MISTAKES it into a miniature first cake could toaster oven. be considered a success? “Thirty minutes,” she said to me, To find out, I brought the final as she moved on to help the two product back to the office. At first, chatty girls who had just arrived. all my hard-earned efforts seemed “In the meantime, sketch out your for naught – something that had design.” taken over two hours to make was I already had a vague concept gobbled up in just under five minutes. in mind – a smiling crab to represent But then I saw the frosting-stained my astrological sign – but I surveyed smiles on my coworkers’ faces. photos of past clients’ creations Mission accomplished. anyway. Cartoon character heads proved most popular. Meanwhile, Call Sweet DIY Bakery at 138 1088 1010 the true-to-life Louis Vuitton hand(Chinese-only) to set up a class.

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BACK TO GREEN ROOT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION by Carlly Chun

ho on earth would put Dame Jane Goodall and the Hash House Harriers in the same boat? All is not what it seems, though. On September 24, the Roots & Shoots China World Summit will be held at the Jane Goodall Institute of China, featuring stage performances, informational displays about NGOs and environmental programs and fun educational activities. We chatted with Executive Director Lei Wong about China’s youth and meeting the British premier.

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Why the Hash House Harriers? It seems an unlikely match. The Hash House Harriers are actually rather environmentally minded, so our collaboration came about quite naturally. They ’ll be dressing as different kinds of plants and animals on the day of the event. One amusing logistical problem arose in how we would coordinate their arrival. They originally planned to make the summit their last stop, but their tradition of “congratulating” one another after the run wasn’t in keeping with a family event. The summit is now one stop, rather than the final destination. What is the most unexpected thing that you’ve encountered on the job? I met Prime Minister David Cameron. I was giving a talk at the British

Name another Roots & Shoots event our readers can go to. Our “No Shark Fin Project” has a photo exhibition at the Beijing Zoo until September 20 called “The Price behind the ‘Wonderful Taste.’” What does the environmental activist movement need to move

forward? Children are where we need to invest our time and energy. We can do everything we want to protect the environment today, but what if the next generation doesn’t take up the call to arms? How can our readers help? We’re look ing for more volunteers to help with the summit. Details about this and many more ways to get involved can be found at www.genyuya.com.cn.

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What’s the goal behind this year’s summit and why is it special? The goal is to celebrate youth environmental activism. In addition to being a fun and educational community event, it will be a networking opportunity. We want to use this chance to help these motivated young people forge lifelong connections that will support

and enable their future environmental endeavors.

embassy, and then the next day I got a call inviting us to be a part of his official visit to China. We weren’t sure how it’d pan out, but it eventually did.

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LONG WEEKEND

QINGHAI The cliché The distant, exotic land where hippiewannabes and young folk go to find themselves. The reality Minority “flavor” and impressive flora and fauna are the real discoveries in this western Chinese province. The sights Light a yak butter candle at Ta’er Monastery, dip your toes in Qinghai Lake, spy on rare avian species at Bird Island and haggle for trinkets in the local markets. Top destination Rent a van and tootle through the mountains, little villages, lakes and fields of yellow flowers. Look for the Tibetan burial sites with their colorful streamers on the side of the road, watch shepherds graze their sheep and ride a horse across the fields. The food Honey in yak’s milk yogurt, fresh, juicy mutton that you eat with your hands – and some creatively cooked weeds to balance out your diet. The capital city of Xining is brimming with great Muslim fare, but the farther you travel into the mountains, the more it feels like the food came straight out of the pictures you just took.

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TRANSIT AUTHORITY LAUREN MCCARTHY WILL NOT BE HUNTING FUZZY ANIMALS

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eijing’s touring options have remained fairly static, if not dull, over the years. Shaking things up has usually meant biking instead of hopping in a hutong rickshaw or trekking the wild Wall instead of the tourist trap at Badaling. In recent months, though, options have expanded considerably. For example, sidecar motorcycle tours are becoming a must-do in Beijing (ranking above the Summer Palace and the Forbidden City on the TripAdvisor.com list of travelerrecommended attractions). And the Great Wall is now accessible by more than foot. Helicopter tours of the Wall took off this summer, offering 15-minute flights for a discounted price of RMB 1,500. Will motor homes be making their mark next? The China RV & Camping Association thinks so. Dealers have begun rolling out the RVs in showrooms as close as south Beijing. They’re hoping

that the love of road trips translates into China beyond just new retirees heading for a warmer region or horribly bad comedies. But Beijing isn’t the only place motoring on and breaking barriers. Chinese nationals are traveling to Taiwan on their own, without being required to sign up for a group tour. Foreigners are even getting oppor tunities with Tibet again handing out travel permits – and Chinese officials contemplating the approval of hunting permits in Qinghai province. Applications from Americans (too typical) have already been submitted by several tour groups who have specific animals in mind. Nine blue sheep and seven Tibetan gazelles (both are Class 2 National Protected Species) will be in the crosshairs if these specific applications are granted. Bagging that game would come at a pretty high cost: USD 7,900 and USD 1,500

a pop, respectively. I’ve seen sheep and it doesn’t seem that sporting to shoot something that usually stands fairly still. Locally, The Opposite House may be getting a run for its money once Grace Hotels takes over the Yi House Art Hotel. Expect the high-end art hotel to hatch into a full-fledged lavish boutique once the makeover is complete. The MidAutumn Festival long weekend (Sep 10-12) would be a great time to slip into some nearby luxury. Or if you’re hoping for something further afield but lack the cash, take your chances on Ctrip’s “Win your dream vacation” contest. Submit your ideal 14-day China itinerary by September 9 and you could win just in time for the National Day holiday break. Get creative, go crazy, get those hopes up and start thinking how nice two weeks of free luxury would feel. I already am.

Why go now? Is it ever a bad time to go on an adventure? Also, autumn happens to be lovely. Why you’ll want to stay There’s something about the endless vistas, fresh air and local culture that will make you want to stretch out your arms and think vast thoughts. Why you’ll be glad to leave If the altitude sickness doesn’t get to you, the constant mutton-eating will. It’s hard to stomach nibbling on the cute lamb you cuddled earlier that day. Flight information Roundtrip on Hainan Airlines is RMB 1,450 on weekends, but if you fly in the middle of the week, they’ll get you there and back for RMB 1,160.

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FEELING SUPERIOR

A ROAD TRIP AROUND THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT LAKES text and photos by Nick Otto

oad trips have become a tradition for me and my father. The last few years, we’ve hit the road far from his Minnesota base, venturing beyond the Midwest and even to foreign shores, but this time we decided to stay close to home. On a sweltering July morning, with our companion Jake (my dad’s new dog), we set off around Lake Superior. At times, I had a hard time comprehending that this was a lake and not the ocean – only the lack of salt in the air reminded me where I was. We spent five days and 1,600 miles discovering the tranquility of Lake Superior’s bays and the intensity of the open water, the small-town friendliness of places like Grand Marais and Bayfield, and the stunning beauty of Twelvemile Beach and the Shipwreck Coast. It was one of the finest journeys I’ve ever taken.

LOCALS DIVING OFF AN ABANDONED BUILDING JUST OFF THE SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA

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HUNDREDS OF OLD MOTELS CAN BE FOUND ALONG THE LAKE SUPERIOR CIRCLE TOUR. SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN

TWELVEMILE BEACH, MUNISING, MICHIGAN

READING IN THE COOL SHALLOW WATERS ALONG THE MICHIGAN SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR

FALLING ROCK CAFE AND BOOKSTORE IN MUNISING, MICHIGAN

A LOCAL SHIP STORE IN BAYFIELD, WISCONSIN THE FOG ROLLS IN AS THE SUN SETS. RAINBOW PROVINCIAL PARK, JUST OUTSIDE OF ROSSPORT, ONTARIO

TOURISTS WATCH A SHIP COME INTO PORT AT DULUTH. LOCATED AT THE FAR WESTERN EDGE OF LAKE SUPERIOR, DULUTH IS THE LAST PORT OF CALL FOR THE GREAT LAKES

THE LAKE'S NORTH SHORE ABOUNDS WITH LAVA ROCK FORMATIONS. RAINBOW PROVINCIAL PARK, ONTARIO

GOOD EATIN‘ AT SUNSET SHORES CAMPSITE, BATCHWANA BAY, ONTARIO

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Café Amsterdam I: Holland for Beginners The UCCA Café hosts arty types in the Dutch tradition of coﬀee shops. Enjoy live music and drawings. Free. 7-8.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269)

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Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Once you’re done being homesick, learn more about this city through its food. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 7.15-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Touch Rugby

Inter City Music Festival

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By George, it’s specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger and more. RMB 65-80. George’s (6553 6299)

Konichiwa! Specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger and more. RMB 65. Twilight (5900 5376)

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Author Paul French discusses his murder mystery, based on the scandalous death of a diplomat’s daughter in 1937 Beijing. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

Say G’day to specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger and more. RMB 50-60. Mao Mao Chong (6405 5718)

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Bartending Course Learn about rum and Tiki cocktails. RMB 120. 6-8pm. Champagne Bar, Fairmont Beijing (8511 7777)

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Say sayonara to the oﬃce. Enjoy specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger and more. RMB 65. Mokihi (5867 0244)

The best local bands and DJs celebrate the seventh birthday of their favorite club. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

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Underground darling Li Er ﬁnally releases an English translation of his work. See Review, p49. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

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Book Launch: The Magician of 1919

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Book Launch: Midnight in Peking

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Taylor Momsen’s The Pretty Reckless and more in the urban greenspace. Price TBD. Time TBD. Chaoyang Park (6506 5409)

SEPTEMBER 2011

Bluesy-jazzy folksy gypsy ... you’ll ﬁnd it all in Swift’s 11th album. RMB 50. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

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The Beijing Devils practice for the real game, beginning on the bus. Free bus leaves from The Den at 7pm. Details at www.beijingdevils.com.

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Until Sep 30. Ballet with bulges in all the wrong places. (Hint: They’re men.) RMB 120880. 7.30pm. Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre (5833 1288/1388)

Yugong Yishan 7-Year Anniversary

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Blackwater The most genuine Irish folk you’ll ﬁnd in Beijing? RMB 30. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638)

SEPTEMBER SUN

SAT DINING

Slow Food Saturday The opposite of a Big Mac. On the Great Wall. RMB 150, RMB 80-120 extra for bus fare. 10.30am-5pm. The Roadhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6282)

LIVING

Cricket Fighting and Chirping Culture Go to a local pet market and take home a little gladiator to protect you this fall. RMB 40. 2-4pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

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LIVING

Fritz Lang’s monumental silent sci-ﬁ ﬁlm, joined by the sounds of Chinese band Shanshui. RMB 80. 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

Learn exactly what LGBT means. RMB 50. 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

Film: Metropolis

Talk: Gays & Lesbians in Beijing

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DINING

Ludacris in China? Ludicrous. Will the Black Rabbit be a dark horse? Tickets at 400 610 3721. RMB 300, RMB 210 (advance). Time TBD. Chaoyang Sports Park (8557 4961)

Featuring Westin Superfoods, Sunday brunch gets healthy with Beijing’s biggest salad bar. RMB 368-428+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)

Black Rabbit Music Festival

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China Roots & Shoots Summit: 20th Anniversary

Watch the Hash House Harriers run down the streets of Beijing in plant-themed garb, and participate in interactive exhibits – all in the name of spreading environmental activism. See p54. Free. 1-4.30pm. National Zoological Museum (6480 7563)

Healthy Bubbalicious

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Westlife Ballads and beer bellies. Expect hysteria. Tickets at 400 610 3721. RMB 180-1,280. 7.30pm. MasterCard Center (6828 6386)

SEPTEMBER 2011

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LIVING

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Explore: Science & Ideas Sep 9-30, 2011 Sep 9

Talk: The Eternal Road with Jeﬀ Fuchs The ﬁrst Westerner to traverse the entire “Ancient Tea Horse Road,” from tropical Yunnan to mountainous Tibet, talks about his treks. With pictures! RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

Chinese Medicine Lecture: Herbal Medicine Examine the nature of medicinal substances and how they are used to achieve balance. RMB 160. 1-2.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

AUG 31 ARTS & CULTURE Film: Berlin: Symphony of a Great City Cocktail party, Walther Ruttman’s classic experimental ﬁlm and Chinese electronic band FM3 kick oﬀ open-air cinema season. RMB 100 (includes

Sep 10

Film: Metropolis A restored version of Fritz Lang’s silent sci-ﬁ ﬁlm, joined by the sounds of Chinese band Shanshui. RMB 100 (includes drink). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

SEP 3 DINING

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Happy Birthday, Lily’s! Free cupcake for all customers to mark their second anniversary. Lily’s American Diner (6592 5548) Slow Food Saturday Celebrating culinary traditions and the Slow Food philosophy. RMB 150, RMB 80120 extra for bus fare. 10.30am-5pm. The Roadhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6282)

BARS & CLUBS

Talk: The Hidden Buddha of Bamiyan Renowned archaeologist Dr. Zemaryali Tarzi shares about the two statues destroyed by the Taliban in 2001 – and a possible undiscovered third. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

12SQM 4th Anniversary Party Australian craft beers plus standard mixed drinks for RMB 20. Free. Noon-1am. 12SQM (6402 1554)

Sep 12

Pub Quiz: Explore Battle it out for intellectual supremacy in this special Explore-themed quiz. Free. 8pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

SEP 4-OCT 16: CHIHARU SHIOTA: PRESENCE OF THE PAST

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Sep 22

Talk: Ancient Chinese Roots of Sustainable Agriculture with Jim Harkness The world’s 21st century farming could take a page or two from China’s 14th century farming practices. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

Sep 23

Film: Sunshine, followed by Q+A with Astrophysicist Eric Peng Ever feel skeptical about a sci-ﬁ plot but lack the Ph.D. and general brilliance of mind to challenge it? Never fear, Eric Peng is here. He tackles the science behind Sunshine, Danny Boyle’s 2007 movie about the dying sun. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

It’s a nice day for a white wedding. And tons of red liquid? See photo, above.

SEP 10-NOV 10: YANG YONGLIANG: THE PEACH COLONY

Ghostly cranes and half-constructed buildings make up Yang’s “paintings.”

SEP 24-NOV 20: WALEAD BESHTY

Who knew going through airport security could become art? drink). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

Talk: Water Footprints with Conservationist Matt Durnin How deep in trouble are we? Find out here, with sobering global statistics for those who like proof. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

SEPTEMBER 2011

Ballet: Raise the Red Lantern The National Ballet of China reprise Zhang Yimou’s lyrical take on the story. RMB 100-380. 7pm. Peking University Hall (6275 1278)

EXPLORE

Sep 11

Film: The Other Side: Adventures in North Korea Two plucky travelers visit a water-bottling factory and catch the Arirang Mass Games. Q&A with Koryo Tours founder Nick Bonner to follow. RMB 50. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

ARTS & CULTURE

Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Climb this less commercialized section of the Great Wall, alight by cable car or toboggan, and visit the UNESCO-listed Ming Tombs in Changping. RMB 420, RMB 300

Talk: Triceratops, Pterosaurs and Dodos, Oh My! Damien DeLoup shows oﬀ some of the fossil treasures from Yizhou Fossil & Geology Park’s vast collection. Again, lots of kids. But no mud. RMB 50. 2pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

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Café Amsterdam II: Eberhard van der Laan in conversation with Geert Mak See Sep 2. This session invites the Mayor of Amsterdam to introduce his city. Free. 7-8.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269)

THREE TO SEE

Workshop: Fossil-Making Learn how to create fossils with replica specialist Ludovic Blein. Expect lots of kids and mud. RMB 80. Two sessions: 10am, 11am. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

DAY-BY-DAY WEEKLY ONGOING

SEP 1 ARTS & CULTURE

(children under 12). 9am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)

SEP 2 DINING

Café Amsterdam I: Holland for Beginners Artists, writers, musicians and illustrators gather in the Dutch tradition of creative huddles in a local bar or café. Enjoy live music and drawings. Free. 7-8.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269)

David Jean Marteau at The Hutong Private chef’s table at The Hutong hosted by award-winning David Jean Marteau. RMB 1,000. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Opera: Bluebeard’s Castle Shenyang-born and Japan-trained Seiji Ozawa conducts the Seito Kinen Orchestra in this performance of Bartok’s single-act opera. RMB 280-1,080. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

Arpa Records & Acupuncture Records featuring DJ Sodeyama Japanese techno star makes his latest Beijing stopover. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

Talk: Man vs. Nature Geologist Salomon Kroonenberg and novelist Margriet de Moor discuss nature and its terrors as a source of artistic creation. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The

BARS & CLUBS

MUSIC Ember Swift Jazz, gypsy, rock, folk and blues. The Canadian artist presents them all in her fresh 11th album. RMB 50. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Dongjiang Bay Bikini Beach Party Wasabi Sound goes to Tianjin for a beach party with Samuel L Session, Johann Vogel, Karlo Kolumna and some of Beijing’s best DJs. RMB 300 (round-trip transport), RMB 200 (no transport). Noon-midnight (after-party follows; buses return throughout the night). Dongjiang Bay, Tianjin Groove Assassin House beats, laidback grooves, everything in one sitting. RMB 50 (after 11pm). 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Leslie & QQ Local boys guest, backed up by Weng Weng. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Reggae Party Reggae from Meiwenti Sound and Roots Dubsteppa, and Caribbean food from Mrs. Rose’s Private Kitchen. RMB 50, free (before 9pm). 9pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Supercolab presents Peter Hook Former Joy Division and New Order bass player behind the decks. RMB 120, RMB 80 (advance). 9pm. Tango (6428 2288)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: Raise the Red Lantern See Sep 2. Café Amsterdam III: The Photo Book as Successful Medium See Sep 2. In this session, photographer Ruben Lundgren and graphic designer Liu Zhizhi discuss the secrets of a good photo book. Free. 4-5.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269) Café Amsterdam IV: The Importance of Being Curious See Sep 2. This session looks at how curiosity drives our lives, art, businesses, relationships and much more. Free. 7-8.30pm.

UCCA (8459 9269) Film: Faust: A German Folk Legend Marnau’s ﬁlmic fable about Mephisto’s corruption of Faust, accompanied by ethnic music by DaWangGang. RMB 100 (includes drink). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) Film: Love Like Poison Anne’s father has left, and she faces conﬁrmation supported by a mildly lecherous grandfather and an atheist boyfriend. RMB 20, RMB 10 (students). 7.30pm. Alliance Française de Pekin (6553 2678) Salon: Enlightenment and Emancipation Discuss how desire for personal rights and freedom drive social evolution. Free. 3-5.30pm. Three Shadows Photography Art Centre (6432 2663)

LIVING Book Swap and Board Games Liven up your book collection over a game of Monopoly. Free. 2-6pm. Sequoia Café (6501 5503; see Dining directory)

Film: Love Like Poison See Sep 3. 5pm. Salon: Art and Historical Memory Artist Chen Guangwu and the director of Berlin’s Museum of Asian Art discuss how art and history relate. Free. Time TBD. Three Shadows Photography Art Centre (6432 2663)

LIVING Cricket Fighting and Chirping Culture Go to a local pet market and take home a cricket to keep you company this fall. RMB 40. 2-4pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

EXPLORE Jinshanling Great Wall Hike Walk the eastern section of Jinshanling from the towers of Simatai to a new park trail through the hills. Price includes a big meal after the hike. RMB 400. 8am. Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; see Sports directory)

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EXPLORE Great Wall Camping: Longquanyu Until Sep 8. Spend the night near ruins of the Great Wall. RMB 750. 9.30am. Dandelion Hiking (156 5220 0950; see Sports directory)

SEP 8 STYLE Lane Crawford AW11 Season Launch See the new designer goods on oﬀer. Free. 6-8pm. Lane Crawford (6622 0808)

MUSIC Green Monkey & 72 Young talents bring in their brand-new works. RMB 50. 9.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

ARTS & CULTURE

Global Kitchen: Southeast Asian Cuisine Try your hand at three diﬀerent cuisines (Malaysian, Vietnamese, Thai). RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 10am-noon. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Film: Love Like Poison See Sep 3. 7.30pm.

Talk/Workshop: Mooncakes The history and cultural meaning of this traditional pastry. RMB 40 (lecture only), RMB 80 (mooncake-making class), RMB 100 (lecture and mooncake-making class). 2-4pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

LIVING

Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing Learn more about the city you love through its food. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 7.15-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Chinese Kitchen: Chinese Contemporary Cuisine Combine Chinese ingredients and ﬂavors with Western cooking inﬂuences. RMB 300, RMB 250 (members). 7.15-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

EXPLORE Camping on the Jinshanling Great Wall Until Sep 4. Sleep under the stars on the Great Wall, or in a tent on one of the centuries-old guard towers. Cost includes transportation, all meals, and tickets. RMB 1,200, RMB 850 (children 5-11). 3pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory) www.chinaculturecenter.org Gubeikou Wild Great Wall Join us for a relaxed walk along one of the oldest parts of the Wild Great Wall then grab lunch in a local village. Suitable for kids 14 and older. RMB 340, RMB 290 (advance). 8am. Culture Yard (8404 4166; see Living directory)

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SEP 6 ARTS & CULTURE Film: Chung Kuo Antonioni’s controversial documentary about the “rising nation.” Part 1 of 3. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Piano: Peter Serkin The distinguished American pianist tickles the ivories. RMB 80-480. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

EXPLORE

Wild Great Wall Hiking to the “Iron and Boiling Water” Section An informative Great Wall hike with wildﬂowers and a lake view. Cost includes guide, lunch, water, snacks, transportation and insurance. RMB 330, RMB 290 (children under 16). 9am. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648)

Biking, Boating, and Dumplings Tour Enjoy the views from the Drum Tower, bike through Beijing’s historic hutongs, and take a wooden boat tour of Houhai Lake. Cost includes bike and boat rentals, plus tickets and a traditional meal. RMB 380. 3pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)

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ARTS & CULTURE

BARS & CLUBS

Café Amsterdam V: Blue Eyes Looking at China See Sep 2. Architecture critic Zhou Rong interviews three Dutch architects about working in China. Free. 4-5.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269)

Whisky Wednesday Sample four malts from Scotland and Japan. RMB 150. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

Café Amsterdam VI: Six Revelations See Sep 2. Here, six artists will discuss their favorite work of art and its eﬀect on their own artistic callings. Free. 7-8.30pm. UCCA (8459 9269)

Chinese Kitchen: Sichuan Bring numbing-hot spice to your kitchen. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 7.159.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

Film: Berlin: Symphony of a Great City An indoor screening of the classic experimental ﬁlm by Ruttman, also with live music by FM3. RMB 80. 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258)

LIVING

Global Kitchen: Thai Cuisine Make yummy favorites like pad thai and curry. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 10am-noon. The Hutong (6404 3355) Talk/Workshop: Mooncakes

Lecture: Heribert C. Ottersbach and Tan Ping German artist Ottersbach and the CAFA Vice President discuss his new exhibit. Free. Time TBD. Central Academy of Fine Arts (6477 1018)

INN Trekkie Make new friends and explore the secret gems of Beijing together in this monthly event. RSVP by Sep 6 to innbeijing@hotmail.com. Free. 9.30am2pm. Lama Temple

SEP 9 BARS & CLUBS Weng Weng Techno from the Acupuncture godfather. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Mademoiselle et son Orchestre The perfect combination of chanson and American jazz. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) Mario Canonge One of the best French jazz pianist open for NineGates Festival. Price TBD. 8.30pm. Zhongxindao Theater, Chaoyang Park (6506 5409) Qian Xing Zhe Quartet & Peter Brötzmann German legendary free jazz saxophonist Peter Brötzmann encounters eccentric Chinese saxophonist Li Tieqiao. Free. 9.30pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Residence A Young rockers with great potential. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE Dialogue (III): Enlightenment and Its Chinese History Unseating our Euro-centric view of the Englightenment. Free. 9am-12noon. National Museum of China (6512 8901)

EXPLORE The Taihang Canyon Exploration Until Sep 12. Spend the weekend exploring China’s ninth largest canyon. RMB 1,290. Time TBD. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648)

SEP 9-10 MUSIC Anda Mongolian Music Festival Mongolian folk-rock masters Hanggai lead a roster of all Inner Mongolia-based bands. They’re pop, hip-hop and very fun. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance), RMB 70 (students). Time TBD. Mako Livehouse (5205 1112/3)

SEP 10 BARS & CLUBS Dave K The Udance man comes up from Shanghai. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) The Drop featuring JCC Guangzhou’s ﬁnest forensic scientistturned-DJ drops drum & bass and more with Oshi and Tnem. Free. 10pm. Earl Bar (8511 6646/51) Summer Madness Outdoor Hot Pot DJ Wordy takes the party outside with Soulspeak, Lomang and friends. RMB 50. 3pm-3am. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Teachers’ Night Dio, Ouyang, Patrick Yu and Bite-Size Buddha teach you an electronic lesson. RMB 50. 10pm. Tango (6428 2288)

MUSIC Bye Bye Thanks for the Fish, Dirty Seed, Syringe Punk, and punkhead’s indie project. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students), 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) DH & Chinese Hellcats, Black Cat Bone A non-stop blues, rockabilly, and swinging soul party. Why not? RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Klaus Filip, Ye Hui, Philipp Leitner The third hit of Subjam’s Miji concert. Check out how the geeks play with sounds (see p41). RMB 50, 8pm. Meishuguan Cafe (6404 6297)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: Metropolis An indoor screening of the new restored version of Fritz Lang’s silent sci-fi film, with music by Chinese band Shanshui. RMB 80. 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) Opera: The Elixir of Love Donizetti’s comedic work about the love potion-like effects of cheap red wine. RMB 100-680. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

SPORT Beijing Guoan Vs. Liaoning Hongyuan Jaime Pacheco’s team look to continue their good run. Tickets at Piao5.com and 5165 7563 or Workers’ Stadium. RMB 30100. 7.30pm. Workers’ Stadium (6501 6655)

LIVING Departing from China with Pets Everything you need to know about taking your pets overseas. Free. 11am-noon. ICVS (8456 1939/40/41)

SEPTEMBER 2011

EVENTS monthly meet-and-greet. Happy hour promotions apply. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6503 2050; see Nightlife directory)

EXPLORE Pedicab Hutong Tour, Family Visit, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Tour Beijing’s alleyways by pedicab, visit residents of a traditional courtyard house, and visit the iconic sights of Beijing. RMB 350, RMB 250 (children 5-11). 9.30am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)

SEP 14 MUSIC Marianne Dissard The chanteuse presents a cliﬀ-hanging liaison between chanson and Americana. RMB 50. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

SEP 24: BONE

Garage band from Australia, supporting by local bands Residence A and Dude. Global Kitchen: Pakistani Cuisine So you can make naan at home. RMB 250, RMB 230 (members). 2-4pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Workshop: Appliqué (Buduihua) Stitch multicolored fabrics of exquisite patterns into a nice Chinese picture. RMB 150. 2-4.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

SEP 11 BARS & CLUBS Dio Dio teams up with Weng Weng. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: Faust: A German Folk Legend The indoor screening of Marnau’s ﬁlmic fable about the corruption of Faust, accompanied by ethnic music by DaWangGang. RMB 80. 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) Film: Love Like Poison See Sep 3. 3pm. Film: Raise the Red Lantern Power, cruelty, lust and revenge in Zhang Yimou’s sensational ﬁlm. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 6.30pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Opera: The Elixir of Love See Sep 10.

SPORT Beijing Baxi Tianjin Songjiang Beijing’s second soccer team plays their second-tier game. RMB 20. 7.30pm. Chaoyang Sports Stadium F1 Italian Grand Prix Ferrari will be looking to win on home tarmac. Time TBD.

LIVING Cookery: Hand-Pulled Noodles & Dumplings Turn a clump of dough into thin “longevity” noodles and jiaozi. RMB 200, RMB 150 (children under 12). 6-8pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Hook ‘n Cook An interactive dinner – meet new people and learn to cook alongside them. RMB 200 (includes dinner and appetizers). 5pm.

SEPTEMBER 2011

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SEP 11-12 MUSIC Inter City Music Festival Forget about the mooncakes. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Taylor Momsen’s The Pretty Reckless and more international and local stars and rock heroes are coming next door. Price TBD. Time TBD. Chaoyang Park (6506 5409)

SEP 12 MUSIC Puerto Candelaria Taste the Latino jazz spirit. RMB 50. 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE Opera: The Elixir of Love See Sep 10.

LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Cantonese Cuisine Quick stir-frying and steaming. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 7.15-9.15pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Talk: Gays & Lesbians in Beijing Learn more about the LGBT life and organizations in Beijing. RMB 50. 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

SEP 13 MUSIC Honda Masato Quintet Japan’s most popular saxophonist joins the NineGates Jazz Festival. RMB 50, 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: Chung Kuo Parts two and three of Antonioni’s ﬁlm. See Sep 6. Opera: The Elixir of Love See Sep 10.

LIVING Green Drinks Join Beijing’s green community at their

ARTS & CULTURE Book Launch: Midnight in Peking Author Paul French discusses his murder mystery, based on a scandalous death in 1937 Beijing. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

LIVING Global Kitchen: Asian Tapas Learn to make the perfect appetizers for your next party. RMB 240, RMB 200 (members). 10am-noon. The Hutong (6404 3355)

SEP 15 DINING Spanish Wine Evening at Migas Tapas paired with Dami Wines’ Spanish wines on Migas’ famous terrace. RMB 150 (includes 4 tapas and 3 glasses of wine). 7-10pm. Migas (5208 6061)

BARS & CLUBS Paul van Dyk The prince of trance is back again. RMB 300, RMB 200 (advance). 10pm. Tango (6428 2288)

MUSIC Oy & Feldermelder A musical feast of jazz, electro, hip-pop and some improvisation. RMB 50, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: La Sylphide The Guangzhou Ballet brings us the runaway groom who falls for a sylph on his wedding day. RMB 80-500. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

LIVING INN Coffee Morning – Shunyi Meet people who live nearby. Free. 10amnoon. Mrs Shanen’s Bagels (8046 4301; see Dining directory)

SEP 16 BARS & CLUBS Bartending Course If you’re not signed up for the full course, you can still join in for a single session. Tonight, learn about rum and Tiki cocktails. RMB 120. 6-8pm. Champagne Bar, Fairmont Beijing (8511 7777)

DJ Vadim The hip-hop master returns. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Funk Fever Back with the funky beats. Guests Gao Hu, Tobias Patrick and others join the fun. Free. 9pm. Migas (5208 6061) In-Out Vol.1 ELVIS.T’s new night showcases DJ-producers from around China. Tonight’s star is Mia. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC The Ah-Q Jazz Arkestra Electric encounters jazz. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) King’s Statue Young rockers goes electronic and indie. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Gulou 121 (8404 3430) Long Shen Dao Join the reggae party. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance, students). 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998) Metal Night Wudaokou’s metal routine keeps kicking with Bad Mamasan and more. Price TBD. Time TBD. 13 Club (8261 9267)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: La Sylphide See Sep 15. Meet the Filmmaker: Wu Haohao Find out what “Behavior Film” is here, then ﬁll the rest of us in. Reservations required. RMB 80, RMB 50 (students, pre-sale). Culture Yard (8404 4166)

LIVING Cocktail-Making Class: Tiki Cocktails Anthony of the Fairmont bartending team will get you up-to-date on the history, ﬂavors and fun of rum. RMB 120. Fairmont Beijing (8507 3630)

SEP 17 DINING Sureño’s Third Birthday Gypsy-inﬂuenced set menu with dancers, musicians and ﬁre breathers. RMB 528. Sureño, The Opposite House (6410 5240)

BARS & CLUBS Infused Eddie Lv, X. Lee and Donmy Liu wage electronic war in the basement. Free. 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) The Syndicate Sessions Blackie, Slide and the crew in a new home. RMB 50. 10pm. Tango (6428 2288) Zeta Bar’s Belly Dancing Competition Finale Party They’ve done pole dancing – now it’s a belly dancing contest. RMB 99 (includes one drink). 10pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050)

MUSIC Black Rabbit Music Festival Lineup includes Ludacris, 30 Seconds To Mars, Yellowcard (see Livehouse, p42), many more international talents and the best bands from the local scene. Tickets at 400 610 3721. RMB 300, RMB 210 (advance). Time TBD. Chaoyang Sports Center (8557 4961) Dirty Deeds Beijing’s original AC/DC cover band is back to make it loud! RMB 50. 9pm. Yugong

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Jess Meider Happy birthday to this Beijing singer/ songwriter. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611)

Mahjong Workshop: Part 1 Grasp the history and symbolism behind the game. Reserve at contact@cultureyard. net. RMB 140 (2 sessions). 10am-1pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

ARTS & CULTURE Film: China Electric A documentary about the ten-year history of China’s electronic music scene. Includes interviews with the scene’s heroes and icons. Naturally, an after-party featuring some of Beijing’s best DJs follows. Free. Time TBD. Lantern (135 0134 8785, see Nightlife directory)

LIVING Biking to the Arts Break out of 798 – cycle around the hutongs to discover Bejiing’s small art space gems. Bring your own bike. RSVP by Sep 15 at members@ucca.org.cn. RMB 50 (includes refreshments and wine). 4-6pm. Drum and Bell Tower (no tel)

Video: Meng Jinghui’s Plays Videos of works by China’s most famous modern playwright. First up: Rhinoceros in Love and Ultimate Love. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25. 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

LIVING

EXPLORE Day Trip: Colonial Architecture Exploration of Tianjin Explore the old colonial districts and areas where Western and classic Chinese villas still exist. The visit includes the beautifully restored Haihe River, traditional lanes, neighborhoods and markets. RMB 580, RMB 450 (children under 12). 8.30pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory) www.chinaculturecenter.org

Global Kitchen: Thai Cuisine See Sep 7. 7.15-9.15pm. INN Coffee Morning – Sanlitun See Sep 15. 10am-noon. The Bookworm (6586 9507; see Nightlife directory)

SEP 21 MUSIC M.O.P.A

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EXPLORE

SEP 18 DINING Healthy Bubbalicious Featuring Westin Superfoods, Sunday brunch gets healthy with Beijing’s biggest salad bar. RMB 368-428+15%. 11.30am3pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)

ARTS & CULTURE Book Talk: World and Town Gish Jen discusses her quietly epic American novel about religion, home and neighborly love. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108) Food, Film & Friends: Myanmar Coconut-infused Burmese cuisine followed by a screening of the new documentary They Call it Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain. RMB 240 (non-members), RMB 200 (members), RMB 35 (screening only). 5pm (cooking), 7.30pm (screening). The Hutong (159 0104 6127; see Living directory)

LIVING Cricket Fighting and Chirping Culture

DINING Colibri Turns One! A cupcake-eating competition, canapés, drinks and entertainment. 7.30-9.30pm. Colibri Cafe (6417 0808)

M.O.P.A The French hardcore band plays their soothing songs tonight. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance, students). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611) New Powers Brand-new groups ready to show themselves to the crowd: post-rock Illness Sickness, pop-rock Little Smart and more. RMB 50. 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace Take a unique boat ride and walking tour of historical sights and everyday life in Beijing. Cost includes boat charter, all tickets, snacks, drinks, and guide. RMB 420, RMB 280 (children 5-11). 9.30am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)

Wangquan Valley Escape the sweltering summer heat on a relaxing day hike by the cool riverside and lulling waterfalls of Wangquan Valley. RMB 290, RMB 240 (advance). 7.30am. Culture Yard (8404 4166; see Living directory)

SEP 22

Invasionen Swedish hardcore rockers bring burning passion. Local post-punk giant P.K. 14 comes to support. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Book Fair Until Oct 14. Donate books or buy new ones. 100% of funds go to children in need of life-saving care. Free. 10am-3pm. The British School of Beijing (8532 5320)

The Royal Jade River Exploration Retrace the footsteps of the emperors on this path to the Summer Place. RMB 60. Time TBD. Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648) www.90percenttravel.com

EXPLORE Great Wall Camping: Hengling Until Sep 22. Two days of hiking and sleeping on and around the Wall. RMB 750. 9.30am. Dandelion Hiking (156 5220 0950; see Sports directory)

MUSIC

ARTS & CULTURE

Chinese Kitchen: Tastes of Beijing See Sep 5.

Wine Tour of the World: Australia Enhance your knowledge of Aussie wine. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 150 (includes wine and ﬁnger foods), RMB 120 (advance). 7.30-9.30pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

ARTS & CULTURE Dance-Drama: Marco Polo See Sep 21

SEP 23-24: ST. PETERSBURG STATE BALLET ON ICE: SWAN LAKE A majestic visual feast. Just make sure to bring a sweater. See photo, above.

SEP 16: THE OTHER SIDE: ADVENTURES IN NORTH KOREA Travelers take on water bottling and mass choreography.

SEP 18: FOOD, FILM AND FRIENDS: BURMA Curry and an inside look at the military regime.

SEP 19 MUSIC Huun-Huur-Tu Khoomei legends from Tuva debut in Beijing. All the world musicians in town are excited. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9.30pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Liu Yusi, Randy Abel Stable Enjoy some bluegrass and honky-tonk. Free. 9pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

LIVING Cookery: Hand-Pulled Noodles & Dumplings See Sep 11. 6.30-8.30pm.

SEP 20 ARTS & CULTURE Book Club: Shadow of the Silk Road by Colin Thurbon Legendary travel writer illuminates legendary routes. Free. 10:30am-12noon. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

They’re French, they perform sitting down, but they’re hardcore. RMB 80, RMB 60 (advance, students). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

ARTS & CULTURE Dance-Drama: Marco Polo A young man fascinated by Marco Polo travels to the past and joins him in exploring historic China. RMB 100-680. 7.30pm. NCPA Opera House (6655 0000)

LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Cantonese Cuisine See Sep 12. 10am-noon. Doctor Chat Coffee Morning Get tips from a family physician on how to deal with Beijing’s air pollution and other common health concerns. Free. 10-11am. International SOS Beijing Clinic (6462 9112) INN Coffee Morning – Liangmaqiao See Sep 15. 10am-noon. Grand Summit Starbucks (8532 2208) Talk: Medical System in China What is the future of China’s doctors and patients? RMB 50. 7.30-9pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

Flute: James Galway The undisputed master toots a selection of his expansive repertoire. RMB 80-580. 7.30pm. NCPA Concert Hall (6655 0000)

LIVING INN Coffee Morning – Lido See Sep 15. 10am-noon. Maan Coﬀee (8457 3470; see Dining directory)

SEP 23 BARS & CLUBS ELVIS.T Acupuncture’s most proliﬁc DJ drops some techno. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785) Hot Pot DJ Wordy back indoors with hip-hop and more. RMB 50 (after 11pm). 10pm. Punk (6410 5222) Moonlighting Scene veterans Patrick Yu and Usami get the party started on the rooftop. Free. 10pm. Migas (5208 6061)

MUSIC 16 Mins, Arrows Made Of Desire A little strange and very indie. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611) Bone Get loud and wild with the garage guys from Australia. RMB 40, RMB 30 (students). 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Trio B Jazz originals from the creators. RMB 30.

SEPTEMBER 2011

EVENTS 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) Yugong Yishan 7-Year Anniversary The best local bands and DJs celebrate the seventh birthday of their favorite club. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). Yugong Yishan (6404 2711)

STYLE Lydia Courteille In-store Cocktail The jewelry designer comes to Beijing with her latest collection. Free. 4-6pm. Lane Crawford (6622 0808)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet on Ice: Swan Lake The Tchaikovsky classic on ice skates by the St. Petersburg State Ballet. RMB 180880. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188) Dance-Drama: Marco Polo See Sep 21.

SEP 24

ing hutong area. SLR needed. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 500. 10am6pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop Learn how to eﬀectively and humanely manage the stray cat population. RSVP by Sep 21 to icvs_china@yahoo.com. Free. 1-2.30pm. ICVS (8456 1939/40/41) Workshop: Making Traditional Kites Build, paint and ﬂy. RMB 150. 2-5pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

EXPLORE Chateau Aﬁp Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour Visit an idyllic European style vineyard right outside Beijing. Explore the vineyards, the factory, and the wine cellar before settling down for a wine tasting. RMB 420, RMB 300 (children under 12). 9.30am. China Culture Center (6432 9341; see Living directory)

SPORT F1 Singapore Grand Prix The land of many rules adds a few more for the visiting dangerous drivers. Time TBD.

LIVING Mahjong Workshop: Part 2 See Sep 18. Now master the rules and play like the locals do. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 140 (2 sessions). 10am-1pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Speed Dating Nowhere else will you have a chance to meet this many dates in one night. RSVP at www.ﬁshbowlevents.com. RMB 150 (includes drink and appetizers). 7pm. Location TBD

SEP 26

DINING

Zeta Bar’s Rodeo Bull Night Get on that bucking bronco and impress. RMB 50. 8pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050)

Paella Party Choose two courses of paella or black rice with three drink options. RMB 90. 7.309.30pm. Ole (6595 9677)

MUSIC

ARTS & CULTURE

The Black Buttons Have some danceable jazz classics and relaxing enjoyment. RMB 40. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638)

Drama: Wangfujing Part II of this original production shows us the changes on the famous street from 1949-2010. RMB 180-580. 7.30pm. NCPA Theater (6655 0000)

Bone If you missed these noisemakers yesterday, here’s your second chance. Local powers Residence A and Dude join in. Price TBD. 8.30pm. MAO Livehouse (6402 5080)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet on Ice: Swan Lake See Sep 23. Dance-Drama: Marco Polo See Sep 21.

SPORT Beijing Guoan Vs. Henan Jianye Not long to go as Beijing looks to secure the second spot. Tickets at Piao5.com and 5165 7563 or Workers’ Stadium. RMB 30100. 7.30pm. Workers’ Stadium (6501 6655)

LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Sichuan See Sep 7. 2-4pm. China Roots & Shoots Summit: 20th Anniversary Watch the Hash House Harriers run down the streets of Beijing in plant-themed garb, and participate in interactive booths and exhibits – all in the name of spreading environmental activism. See Q&A, p54. Free. 1-4.30pm. National Zoological Museum (6480 7563) Full-Day Photography Workshop Shooting and editing sessions with photographer Peter Carney in the surround-

SEPTEMBER 2011

LIVING Global Kitchen: Asian Tapas See Sep 14. 7.15-9.15pm.

SEP 28

Dreaming in the Dance Drum & bass from DJ Clir, Kay C, Paul and other DJs. RMB 50. 10pm. 2 Kolegas (6436 8998)

Jurat. T.T Join the Xinjiang folk rockers’ music experiment. RMB 40, RMB 30 (advance). Gulou 121 (8404 3430)

Video: Meng Jinghui’s Plays More of Meng’s works (see Sep 20), this time featuring Accidental Death of an Anarchist and others. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

INN Night Out! Trade tales of living in the capital with newcomers and long-term residents. RSVP by Sep 25 to innbeijing@hotmail.com. Free. 7-9pm. Location TBD.

LIVE MUSIC

Acupuncture Records & Wasabi Sound Two crews collide. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

ARTS & CULTURE Book Launch: The Magician of 1919 Underground darling Li Er ﬁnally releases an English translation of his work, ﬁlled with xperimental storytelling and thick modern themes. See Review, p49. RMB 30, RMB 20 (members). 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6431 2108)

Global Kitchen: Pakistani Cuisine See Sep 10. 10am-noon.

THREE TO SEE

BARS & CLUBS

Price and time TBD. National Agricultural Exhibition Centre (6502 1727)

SEP 9: ANDA MONGOLIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Pop, rock, folk, all from the grassland. Hanggai headlines.

SEP 17: BLACK RABBIT MUSIC FESTIVAL

Probably the best lineup of all the music festivals this year

SEP 30: JEANS TEAM, NOVA HEART

German’s electro giants vs. Beijing’s iconic Helen Feng (see photo, above)

SEP 25

LIVING

MUSIC

Chinese Kitchen: Chinese Contemporary Cuisine See Sep 8. 7.15-9.15pm.

Jurat. T.T Experimental folk rock from Xinjiang. RMB 30. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611) Westlife Wave the light sticks and sing along. Tickets at 400 610 3721. RMB 180-1280. 7.30pm. MasterCard Center (6828 6386)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet on Ice: The Nutcracker The Mouse King and Nutcracker Prince go at it on skates. RMB 180-880. 7.30pm. Poly Theatre (6500 1188) Film: Black Snow See Jiang Wen of Let the Bullets Fly fame in this early ﬁlm by Xie Fei. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 6.30pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

INN Monthly Meeting: Healthcare A panel of doctors and medical experts answer your questions on medical care, handling emergencies, specialty treatments, hospitalization, vaccinations and more. RMB 50 (includes coﬀee, tea and pastries). 10am-noon. The Capital Club Athletic Center (8486 2225 ext 136)

SEP 27 STYLE Young Blood Trade Show Exhibition Until Sep 29. A new trade show exhibition concept more focused on young and trendy designer brands. Run by the same organizers of CHIC (China International Clothing and Accessories Fair). More details at www.chicyoungblood.com.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Ballet with bulges in all the wrong places. But it feels so right. Parodies of classical ballet alongside physical comedy and athletic technique. RMB 120-880. 7.30pm. Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre (5833 1288/1388)

LIVING Chinese Kitchen: Sichuan See Sep 7. 7.15-9.15pm. Introduction to Tea All you ever wanted to know about tea and more. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 50, RMB 40 (advance). 7.30-9.30pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) VIVA Networking: Anu Leinonen of OMA Architects Firm Women-only networking. RMB 250, RMB 180 (members). 6.30-9pm. The Westin Bejiing Chaoyang (5922 8888)

EXPLORE Gubeikou Great Wall (330 RMB) Hike a picturesque stretch of the Great Wall. RMB 330. 8pm. Beijing Hikers (6432 2786; see Sports directory)

SEP 29 DINING BBQ Night Australian beef for RMB 50. Entero (8451 0554)

Modo’s First Anniversary Party Free-ﬂow of Modo’s famous “small plates to share.” RMB 365. 6pm-10pm. Modo (6415 7207)

ARTS & CULTURE Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo See Sep 28.

SEP 30 BARS & CLUBS Mickey Zhang Local electronic music heroes all round as Mickey Zhang headlines with support from Weng Weng and ELVIS.T. Free. 10pm. Lantern (135 0134 8785)

MUSIC Blackwater The most genuine Irish folk you’ll ﬁnd in Beijing. RMB 30. 9.45pm. V.A. Cafe & Bar (5844 3638) Jeans Team, Nova Heart German’s electro giants vs. the solo electro project of Beijing’s iconic Helen Feng. RMB 90, RMB 70 (advance), RMB 60 (students). 9pm. Yugong Yishan (6404 2711) Psychoney Night Beijing’s most fertile underground music collective presents their work to date. RMB 40, RMB 30. 10pm. D-22 (6265 3177) Song Yuzhe, Zhao Yiran Try to understand these folk rock lunatics. RMB 60, RMB 50 (advance). 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611)

ARTS & CULTURE Ballet: Swan Lake The Soviet National Ballet puts on the beloved classic, followed with a “Ballet Gala.” Continues until Oct 2. RMB 180-1280. 7.30pm. Tian Qiao Theater (8315 6300) Film: Love Like Poison See Sep 3. 5pm. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo See Sep 30.

LIVING Wines and Woks One workshop. Three dishes. Three wines. Go home with wine-pairing savoir-faire. RMB 300, RMB 250 (members). 7-10pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

MONDAYS DINING Temptation Mondays Get over the Monday blues with 30% oﬀ any bottle of wine. Mosto (5208 6030)

BARS & CLUBS Bookworm Pub Quiz Ask a silly question, get a trivial answer. Win drinks. Free. 7.30pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)

SPORT Gaelic Football Men’s and women’s practice games; all skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact beijinggaa@yahoo. com or see www.beijinggaa.org. 7.30pm. Si’de Park

LIVING

A1 Toastmasters Club Conquer your stage fright and enhance your public speaking and leadership skills. Free. 7-9pm. Tuanjiehu Plaza (no tel) www. a1tmc.org Calligraphy Beginner’s Course Only prerequisite? Be willing to hold a brush. RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes). 7.309pm. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Chinese Language and Culture Workshop The stuﬀ you really want to know about China. Taught in basic Chinese. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 75, RMB 250 (4 workshops). 7-8.40pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Life Drawing Club Meet others and sketch live models. Beginners welcome. Register at info@thehutong.com. RMB 60, RMB 50 (members). 7.30-9.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Tai Chi Beginner’s Class Yoga and meditation combined. RMB 150, RMB 480 (4 classes). 10-11.30am. China Culture Center (6432 9341)

TUESDAYS DINING All-Day Steakfest Buy-one-get-one-free on Flamme’s house steak. Flamme (6417 8608) Tight-Ass Tuesdays Happy hour all day as well as two-for-one on all ceviches. Terra (6591 9148) Temptation Tuesdays Drinks on Tuesday? Why not? Enjoy your favorite wines at 30% oﬀ. Modo (6415 7207)

BARS & CLUBS Ciro’s Top 5 Night Ciro’s ﬁve most popular cocktails slashed to RMB 30. Free. 5-8pm. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008) Quiz Night How many, when and where? Free. 8pm. Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q (6591 9161) R Lounge Tuesdays Buy a bottle of wine for the cost of two glasses. Free. R Lounge (5863 8112) Stumble Inn Quiz Night How many beers do you have? Get a free Tsingtao with every main course ordered, and play for a gallon of beer in the quiz. Free. 7.30pm. The Stumble Inn (6417 7794)

MUSIC Jazz Jam Session Jazz lovers gather – maybe you can jam too. Free. 9pm. Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar (6401 4611) Zoomin’ Night They redeﬁne music every week. RMB 30, RMB 20 (students). 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

ARTS & CULTURE China Through Cinema This month, 1970s China through Antonioni’s ﬁlms and modern China in the plays of Meng Jinghui. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 7pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

SPORT Touch Rugby The Beijing Devils practice for the real game. All welcome. Free bus leaves from

SEP 17: BIKING TO THE ARTS. Just like this, but with art.

The Den at 7pm. Details at www.beijingdevils.com. Volleyball Competitive volleyballers play once a week near Houhai. 7pm. Details at beijing_volleyball@hotmail.com.

LIVING Jeet Kune Do Class Learn to kick ass like JKD’s founder, Bruce Lee. RMB 120, RMB 400 (8 classes). 6.308.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355)

WEDNESDAYS DINING Wine and Dine Free glass of wine with every three-course set dinner. Free. Terra (6591 9148) Wine Fever Buy a bottle and get free-ﬂow tapas. RMB 200. 8-10pm. Enoterra (5208 6076)

BARS & CLUBS Coquin Ladies Night Complimentary drinks for the ladies. Free. 9pm-midnight. Touch, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) Divas’ Wednesday Buy-one-get-one-free on bottles of Moët & Chandon and champagne cocktails. Free. 9pm-midnight. Xiu (8567 1108) Mokihi: the Beijinger Best Bartender Selects Cocktail Night Specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger, plus three Japanese cocktails and a “French” margarita. RMB 65. Mokihi (5867 0244) Paddy’s Quiz Which quiz host swears the most? Prizes for every round and more. Free. 8.30pm. Paddy O’Shea’s (6415 6389) Pomme O’Shea’s Quiz Which Beijing bar used to be called “The Pomegranate”? Free. 8pm. Pomme O’Shea’s (8046 2558) Retro Night Playing all your favorite ’60s to ’80s hits. 8.30pm-11.15pm. Havana, Grand Millennium Beijing (8587 6888 ext 3015)

MUSIC Jazz Night Jazz from a live band. Free. 9pm. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008; see Dining directory)

University Rock Night Get the school of rock starting. RMB 20, RMB 10. 8pm. D-22 (6265 3177)

SPORT Badminton Shuttlecock shenanigans. 7-10pm. Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com. Chess Night Beijing Amateur Chess Club (BACC) oﬀers international chess, go and Chinese chess. Free. 8pm. Souk (6506 7309; see Nightlife directory) Ultimate Frisbee Pickup sessions before the upcoming fall season. Email anthonytao13@gmail.com for info. 8pm. Zhicunlu (outside Exit G1 of the subway)

THURSDAYS DINING Thursday Night Ribs Full rack of BBQ pork ribs to share plus a bucket of six Tiger beers. RMB 360. 4pmlate. Blue Frog (6417 4030) Wind Down at the Wine Club Discover wine with sommelier Julia Zhu. Includes ﬁve wines, expert commentary and canapés. RMB 150+15%. 6.30pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030)

BARS & CLUBS George’s: the Beijinger “Best Bartender” Selects Cocktail Night Specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger, plus two cocktails from George’s selection and a “French” margarita. RMB 65-80. George’s (6553 6299) Green Cap Quiz Night Where did she go? Free. 7.30pm. The Green Cap (186 1174 7939) Mao Mao Chong: the Beijinger “Best Bartender” Selects Cocktail Night Specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger, plus two from Mao Mao Chong’s selection and a “French” margarita. RMB 50-60. Mao Mao Chong (6405 5718) Mumm Champagne Night DJ Juliana Lima and vocalist Nancy J. Brown jam together while you dig your toes into the sand and sip on some bubbly. Free. The Beach (135 2188 2889) Teachers’ Night Educationalists show ID to enjoy happy

SEPTEMBER 2011

EVENTS SPORT Hiking Get out in the great outdoors. Prices and times vary. www.udoadventure.com or 136 1124 1407.

LIVING Career Developments Lecture The secrets to successful job interviews and resumes. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 70. 7.309pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166) Culinary Walking Tour Visit local markets to create your own Chinese kitchen. RMB 80, RMB 70 (members). 12.30-1.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355) Jeet Kune Do Class See Tuesdays. 2-4pm. River Watch Join the Green Earth Volunteers, one of the oldest local environmental NGOs in China, in their nature outings. Free. 8.45am. Venue TBD. http://eng.greensos.cn

ONGOING: TANTALIZING TASTES OF SPAIN Super Spanish buffet at the InterContinental. hour prices all night. Free. Terra (6591 9148) You Make the Price! Pay whatever you think is fair for some great cocktails. Free. 6-9pm. Champagne Bar, Fairmont Beijing (8511 7777)

ARTS & CULTURE Riverbank Cine Club A new weekly film series, starting with the works of Tarkovsky: Andrei Rublev, Solaris, Stalker and The Sacrifice. RMB 30 (includes coffee or tea). 7pm. Riverbank Bar and Café (6506 8277; see Nightlife directory)

SPORT Beijing Ladies Golf Golf with the ladies. Contact beijingladiesgolf@gmail.com. Full details at www.beijingladiesgolf.org

LIVING Chinese Bird-Flower Painting Beginner’s Class Starts Sep 8. Chinese ink-and-water painting for expats. RMB 160, RMB 480 (4 classes). 10am-noon. China Culture Center (6432 9341) Live Zen – Practice & Meditation Real Zen Buddhist monks provide insight into their teachings and practices. RMB 150, RMB 400 (4 classes). China Culture Center (6432 9341)

FRIDAYS DINING Champagne Delights Enjoy complimentary canapes with your glass of Perrier Jouet Brut (RMB 128) or Rose (RMB 168). Maison Boulud (6559 9200) MEAT Me! Australian tenderloin features in this meatheavy buﬀet. RMB 328+15%, RMB 108 extra for free-ﬂow house wine and Stella. 6-11pm. Elements, Hilton Beijing (5865 5020)

BARS & CLUBS Latino Fever! Latin dancing party with teachers to show you the way. RMB 50 (includes glass of wine or beer). 8-11pm. Zeta Bar (5865 5050)

SEPTEMBER 2011

Pink Fridays LGBT-friendly evening showcasing pink Piscos, Cosmos and daiquiris. Free. 5pm. Terra (6591 9148)

SUNDAYS DINING

Red Balls on the Beach Until Sep 30. Outdoor “beach” bar with RMB 50 Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktails. RMB 100 for six Grand Marnier shots. Coco Banana, The Park and LA Coco (8599 9999)

360° Champagne Brunch Enjoy a ﬁne brunch spread, Mumm champagne and the best homemade ice cream in town. RMB 298-368+15%. 11.30am-3pm. 360°, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6458 8888)

Twilight: the Beijinger Best Bartender Selects Cocktail Night Specials on a Grand Marnier “red ball” cocktail specially created for the Beijinger, plus three Japanese cocktails and a “French” margarita. RMB 65. Twilight (5900 5376)

A Sunday Affair Sundays don’t get better than Veuve Clicquot champagne with oysters, grilled meat, fresh cheese and luscious desserts. RMB 398-498+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Garden Court, St. Regis (6460 6688)

VIP Cognac Night House music, three-for-one cognac cocktails and 20 percent oﬀ on bottles of Camus cognac. 9pm-midnight. Maison Camus Lounge (8523 5703, 8528 9518)

SATURDAYS DINING Dim Sum Brunch All-you-can-eat dim sum. RMB 108+15%. 11am-2.30pm. Horizon, Kerry Centre Hotel (8565 2188) Feijoada Saturdays Feijoada for the weekend. RMB 148. 11.30am-3pm. Alameda (6417 8084) Sureño Tapas Lunch Tapas menu rotated every week. RMB 178. 11.30am-3pm. Sureño, The Opposite House (6410 5240) Taste Brazil Feijoada, Brazil’s national dish, as well as set meal options. RMB 188 (two courses), RMB 218 (three courses), RMB 168 (feijoada, per person). Noon-3pm. SALT (6437 8457)

BARS & CLUBS Flamenco Night “La Perlita de Hunan” is said to be “the best ﬂamenco dancer in China.” Catch her moves tonight. Free. 9.30pm, 10.30pm. Olé (6595 9677; see Dining directory) Pink Mademoiselle Live music, free rosé for ladies and discounts on bottles of champagne. 9pmmidnight. Maison Camus Lounge (8523 5703, 8528 9518)

American Sunday Roast Prime beef rib cut tableside with all the trimmings. RMB 198+15%, RMB 98+15% extra for wine buffet. Noon-3pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Aroma Gourmet Brunch Lobster, oysters, foie gras, international cheeses and a Sunday roast. RMB 398+15% (includes unlimited Piper Heidsieck champagne). 11.30am-2.30pm. Aroma, Ritz-Carlton Beijing (5908 8161) Barbecue Brunch Outdoor grilling galore, with plenty of vegetarian options. RMB 238 (includes free-flow wine and beer). 11.30am-2pm. Palette Vino (6405 4855) Bubbalicious Free-flow champagne and Grand Marnier cocktails, an array of cold and hot dishes and desserts, along with juice and smoothie stations. A kids’ corner entertains the young’uns. RMB 328-398+15%. 11.30am-3.30pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Bubbly Sundays Caviar, live seafood, tartare stations, make-your-own sushi rolls, teppanyaki ice cream and much more. RMB 398+15% (includes free flow of champagne), RMB 328+15% (free-flow wine and beer), RMB 168+15% (kids under 12), free (kids under 6). 11.30am-3pm. Senses, Westin Financial Street (6629 7810) FIZZtastic Champagne Brunch Premium Taittinger Champagne on free-flow and an array of international gastronomy, including lobsters and assorted goodies brought direct to your table. RMB 388+15%. 11.30am-3pm. Vasco’s, Hilton Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411) SALT Bubbly Sundays Two or three course brunches to round

off a relaxing weekend. Pick from the new wine list, splash out with a slightly indulgent cocktail or two or add RMB 150 for free-flow drinking. RMB 168 (two courses), RMB 188 (three courses). SALT (6437 8457) Sunday Brunch One of the best champagne brunches in town relies on quality rather than quantity. RMB 428+15% per person (includes freeflow champagne). VIC, Sofitel (8599 6666) Sunday Brunch Bliss A feast of meats, seafood, and luscious desserts. RMB 438+15% (includes champagne), RMB 348+15% (includes wine and draft beer). 11.30am-3.30pm. Asia Bistro, JW Marriott (5908 8995) Sunday Lunch Buffet at Greenfish Appetizers and seafood from the buffet plus your choice of main course. RMB 218+15% (includes soft drinks, coffee and tea). 11.30am-2.30pm. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6990) Sunday Session Free-flow beer and bubbly for RMB 200 a pop. Terra (6591 9148) Sureño Set Sunday Lunch Enjoy a selection of tapas dishes, a soup and one main course from the menu. RMB 188+15%, RMB 298+15% (including champagne). Noon-3pm. Sureño, The Opposite House (6410 5240) Ultimate Sunday Brunch Sunday brunch with Veuve Clicquot sounds like a good idea. The organic station and superfood bar at this sumptuous buffet means you can have your cake and eat it too. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 268+15% (includes wine and beer), RMB 368+15% (includes free-flow champagne). BLD Cafe, Renaissance Beijing Capital (5863 8223)

ARTS & CULTURE Culture Yard Cinema Club This month, all Chinese movies, all the time. See Sep 11, 18, 25. Reservation required: contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 25 (includes soft drinks and popcorn). 6.30pm. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

SPORT Badminton A more organized game than the one outside your oﬃce. 10am-noon. Contact John at johnsk_ho@hotmail.com. Beijing Golfers Club The Beijing Golfers start another season. Tee times vary. Register for events at www. beijing-golfers-club.org Flag Football Pickups for those not involved in the league. Time and venue TBD. See www. mashupasia.com for more. Hash House Harriers Run, then drink like it’s a speakeasy. Meet at Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q at 1pm. Runs usually last an hour, covering about 7-8km. Each run is RMB 20 and includes beer and water along the way. www.hash.cn Water Polo Beijing Ducks play most Sundays. All skill levels welcome. For more info, contact richard.andrew.young@gmail.com. 2pm. International School of Beijing

LIVING Free Pilates Class Practice pilates in the outdoors with Alona of Alona Pilates Studio. Reserve at alona@alonapilates.com or text 139 1029 0260. Free. 4pm. Chaoyang Park West Gate (no tel)

Qigong Club Practice on your own terms. RMB 60, RMB 50 (members). 9-10am. The Hutong (6404 3355) Sambasia Barefoot Percussion Workshop Anyone can be a drummer. RMB 80, RMB 240 (4 classes). Noon-2pm. UCCA Loft (8459 9269; see A&C directory) Survival Chinese Learn only what’s essential, i.e. vocab for small talk, ordering food and bargaining. Reserve at contact@cultureyard.net. RMB 200, RMB 600 (4 classes). 10am-noon. Culture Yard (8404 4166)

WEEKENDS DINING Enoterra Brunch Choose from French, American or “Enoterra” brunch options. Add RMB 50 for free-flow sparkling wine. RMB 75-130. 11am-4pm. Enoterra (5208 6076) Luxurious Brunch at Maison Boulud Pick and choose from an array of delectable courses. RMB 268 (four courses), RMB 228 (three courses), RMB 178 (two courses), RMB 128 (one course). 11am-4pm. Maison Boulud (6559 9200) Pizza and Pasta Mania Unlimited pizza and pasta. RMB 189+15% (includes free-flow beer and soft drinks). Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 6-10pm. Prego, Westin Financial Street (6629 7815) Set Summer Brunch Two or three courses of fresh contemporary cuisine with a Peruvian twist. Price varies according to what you want to drink. RMB 158-358. 11am-4pm. Terra (6591 9148) Tea at Tiananmen Nibble on freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries. RMB 138. 3.30-5.30pm. Capital M (6702 2727)

SPORT Beijing Bombers Australian Rules Football Club The Bombers train most weekends and welcome newcomers, regard less of age or ability. Xiaowuji football grounds (East Fourth Ring Road). Email beijingfooty@yahoo.com to confirm training time and location. See www. beijingbombers.com for details. Beijing Softball League Baseball goes pre-Moneyball for all. To join up with the fall season, email richardliu18@gmail.com. Field Hockey Ice hockey minus the fights and ice. For more info, e-mail bjhockeyclub@hotmail. com. 6pm. Beijing Olympic Center (6419 0476) or Ol’e Sports (6776 0608) The TREK Peloton Road Bike Cycling Club Rental bikes are available. Riders are divided into groups based on fitness levels and speed. More information at tom@thebeijingpeloton.com or at www. thebeijingpeloton.com.

ONGOING DINING Agua Set Lunch All month. Menus rotated weekly. RMB 88 (two courses), RMB 99 (three courses). Noon-2pm. Agua (5208 6198)

Alameda’s Dinner Set All month. Alameda’s gorgeous Arepa con Dolce Leche dessert is an option on their dinner set menu. Two- and three-course set dinners (RMB 178-198). Mon-Fri 610.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-11pm. Alameda (6417 8084) Alameda Lunch Rapido Mon-Fri. Two- and three-course set lunches (RMB 79-98). 11.30am-3pm. Alameda (6417 8084) All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum All month. More than 60 types of dim sum. RMB 168+15% (Mon-Fri), RMB 138+15% (Sat-Sun). 11.30am-2.15pm. Yao Chi, Grand Millennium Beijing (6530 9383) Aria’s All About Cheese All month. Enjoy a glass of good Chianti with luxurious French cheeses, including a wonderfully indulgent Brie de Meaux. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; SatSun 5.30-10pm. Aria (6505 2266 ext 36) BBQ Buffet Dinner Thu-Sat. Hearty German dishes, with meat, seafood, salads and desserts and live music. RMB 168+15% (includes soft drinks). 7-10pm. Villa Castanea (6272 0130) Cepe Business Lunch Mon-Fri. Three courses, with a selection of antipasti and main courses. RMB 288+15%. 11.30am-2.30pm. Cepe, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6996) Chef Jens at China Grill All month. Chef Jens Muenchenbach injects innovation into the menu with new Western dishes. China Grill, Park Hyatt Beijing (8567 1234) Chef Michel Portos Until Sep 3. Chef Portos has two Michelin stars to his name; he’ll be cooking signature dishes like turbot with sea urchin, foie gras de canard and more on a sevencourse degustation menu. Price TBD. Cepe, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6629 6996) Earlybird Dinner at Lunar 8 Mon-Fri. 90 minutes of a la carte allyou-can-eat at Lunar 8 for RMB 98 (one Tsingtao or soft drink inclusive). Make sure to pay before 7pm! 5.30pm-7pm. Lunar 8, The Fairmont Beijing (8507 3618) Enoterra’s Formule Lunch All month. Sandwich or salad plus freeflow iced tea for the businessperson on the go. RMB 48. 11am-4pm. Enoterra (5208 6076) Free Tipple at Lily’s All month. Free glass of imported house wine with every order of the daily special. Lily’s American Diner (6592 5548) From Sea & Land Tue-Sat. Chef Robert Conte unveils a fresh contemporary menu featuring ingredients sourced from “sea and land.” 6-10pm. The Astor Grill, St. Regis (6460 6688) Greenfish Seafood Extravaganza Fri-Sat. Get wrecked in a briny sea of crabs, scallops, oysters and lobster, where the wine flows like the tide. RMB 388+15% (including free-flowing wine and soft drinks), kids half-price. 5.30-9.30pm. Greenfish, Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street (6601 6666 ext 6255)

SEP 3: SUPERCOLAB PRESENTS PETER HOOK Joy Division man on the decks.

Hungry for Hummus? Mon-Fri. Middle Eastern favorite Rumi is offering a lunch buffet that includes many of their most popular menu items. RMB 88. 11.30am-2.30pm. Rumi (8454 3838) Hutong Mooncakes All month. Six mooncakes in a Beijing Hutong-themed box, with a donation to the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection centre with every purchase. RMB 258. The Fairmont Beijing (8507 3630) Into the Frying Pan All month. Get into the kitchen and work with the chefs to create a four-course dinner party. Reservations for parties of 6-10 guests. RMB 588+15% per person (includes free-flow beer and soft drinks). 5.30pm. Grange, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880) Luga’s Set Lunch All month. Set lunch includes one free Grand Marnier margarita. RMB 55. Time TBD. Luga’s Little Italy (6416 2575) Marvelous Malaysia Until Sep 4. Visiting chefs from Kuala Lumpur create a luxurious buffet selection of Malaysian classics. RMB 288+15% (lunch), RMB 338+15% (dinner). Senses, Westin Financial Street (6629 7810) Mid-Autumn Mooncakes Sep 1-12. Every RMB 600 spend on one check will be rewarded with a free Baxy ice cream mooncake voucher. Flamme (6417 8608) Modo Set Lunch All month. Fresh, creative set lunch. RMB 80. Pay an extra RMB 120 on weekends for free-flow sparkling and house wines. Modo (6415 7207) Mooncake Gift Boxes Until Sep 12. Five mooncake gift boxes, and one special wine gift box. The hotel will donate RMB 10 from every box purchased to the Special Commune. Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8888) Mooncake Delight Until Sep 12. Choose between two gift boxes filled with Chinese favorite flavors. Yao Chi, Grand Millennium Beijing (8587 6888 ext 3013)

Happy Summer Times at Raffles All month. Enjoy a 25% discount on a fabulous buffet feast, including unlimited wines, beers and Singapore Slings. 611pm. East 33, Raffles Hotel (6526 3388)

Mooncake Deluxe Until Sep 12. Deluxe mooncakes in crowdpleasing traditional ﬂavors such as lotus and egg and red bean paste at Shanghai Min. Shanghai Min (40 0820 9777)

Huaiyang Journeys Sep 3-16. Light, fresh and tasteful Huaiyang cuisine is presented in three dinner menus. RMB 298. 6-1am. Scene a Café, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext 35)

Mooncake Exotic Until Sep 12. Five gift boxes with a blend of exotic and traditional ﬂavors. Westin Financial Street (6629 7777)

Mooncakes at Kerry Centre Hotel Until Sep 12. Traditional fillings available, as well as a few modern twists. RMB 50 from every box sold goes to Children’s Hope Family. From RMB 138 per box. Horizon, Kerry Centre Hotel (8565 2188) Mooncupcakes at Colibri Until Sep 20. Red bean, black sesame, jasmine and lotus moon cupcakes, RMB 120 for 4. Colibri Cafe (6417 0808) Mughal’s Buffet Lunch Mon-Fri. Indian and Pakistani curries, vegetable dishes and more. Noon-2.30pm. Mughal’s (6638 2160) Olé! Business Lunch All month. A quick two-course lunch, then back to work. RMB 60, RMB 70 (includes glass of wine). 11am-3.30pm. Olé! (6595 9677) One East Set Lunch Mon-Fri. A light American set lunch. RMB 128+15% (two courses), RMB 138+15% (three courses). Noon-2pm. One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030) Portuguese Food Journey Delicate flavors and aromas from Portugal. RMB 268+15%. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm; Sun 11.30am-2.30pm. Vasco’s, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext 8411) SALT Summer Days Mon-Fri. Add RMB 30 to your set lunch for a glass of wine or beer. RMB 98 (two courses), RMB 118 (three courses). Noon3pm. SALT (6437 8457) SALTastation Mon-Sat. Five tasting courses paired with New and Old World wines. RMB 518 (food and wine), RMB 318 (food only). SALT (6437 8457) Sangria Special All month. Buy-one-get-one-free on pitchers or glasses of sangria. 7-9pm. Olé (6595 9677) Set Summer Dinner Tue-Sun. Sets with Peruvian flair. RMB 178 (two courses), RMB 198 (three courses). 6-11pm. Terra (6591 9148) Tantalizing Tastes of Spain All month. In conjunction with the embassy, Chef Roman brings a Spanish buffet to Monsoon. Lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch available (RMB 298, 328, 338+15% service respectively). Monsoon, The InterContinental Financial Street (5852 5917) Tapeando All month. Order a drink, get a free tapa. Olé (6595 9677)

SEPTEMBER 2011

EVENTS Beijing New Youth Film Festival Sep 9-18. More details to come, but organizers have conﬁrmed three screening locations: Trainspotting in Fangjia 46, Tsing Ying Films at the Wenjin Hotel and CNEX. Watch TheBeijinger.com for more updates. Price/Time TBD. Trainspotting (6406 0658; see Dining directory) Comedy: Love, Sex and the IRS Sep 9-25. Drag, tax evasion, a secret love triangle and a zany cast. See Review, p49. RMB 300 (door), RMB 260 (advance), RMB 130 (students and children). Showtimes at www.beijingplayhouse.com/tickets.php. Trojan House Theater (5711 0860) Tatsuo Miyajima: Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust Until Oct 8. Three of the Japanese artist’s giant electronic sculptures will ﬁll the Big Hall with playful yet ominous ticking LED numbers. RMB 15. UCCA (8459 9269)

SEP 27-29: YOUNG BLOOD TRADE SHOW EXHIBITION Get hip with China’s young and trendy designers. Terra’s Summer Set Menus All month. New set menus for weekday lunch and dinner plus weekend brunch. RMB 98-358. Terra (6591 9148) Tomahawk All month. Enjoy a 30cm-long slab of 70-day-old grain-fed beef. Grange, Westin Chaoyang (5922 8880) Traditional English Tea All month. Indulge in tea and scones as well as other dainty delights in an elegant setting. RMB 268. 2.30-5.30pm. Writer’s Bar, Raffles Hotel (6526 3388 ext 4181) Village Café BBQ All month. Enjoy a BBQ set menu out on the deck. RMB 158+15%. 6.30-10.30pm. Village Café, The Opposite House (6410 5210) Wine Whiz Quiz All month. Four glasses of wine, four cards. Match them up in a blind tasting quiz. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; SatSun 5.30-10pm. Aria (6505 2266 ext 36) Wine Ritual All month. Unwind in sophisticated surrounding with free-flowing wines and cocktails. Canapes and snacks also provided. RMB 198+15%. 5.30-7pm. Press Club Bar, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688 ext 2360) Wine Tasting Classes All month. Learn how to taste wines like the experts, and get your Wine & Spirit Education Trust certification. Class fees for each of the three levels include all study materials, exam fees, and of course, wines. Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting (5960 4050, info@longfengwines.com)

BARS & CLUBS Heather Jakeman Until Sep 30. Jazz standards and much more from the talented songstress. MonSat. Free. 8pm-midnight (Mon-Thu), 9pm1am (Fri-Sat). Aria (6505 2266 ext 6644) Jackson Twinz & Zero Tue-Sat. The slickest singing duo in town. Free. 6pm-2am. R Lounge, Renaissance Beijing Capital (5863 8112) Villa Castanea Beer Festival Until Sep 24. Beer, BBQ and fun. RMB 488+15% (free-ﬂow beer and German food). 7-10pm. Villa Castanea (6272 0130) Xpress Tue-Sun. Chart hits from across the decades, with an emphasis on the early ’90s. Free. 9pm-2am. Xiu (8567 1108)

SEPTEMBER 2011

MUSIC Anna Stamburg Band Thu-Fri. Jazz, blues and funky soul. Free. 9pm. Ciro’s Pomodoro (5208 6008; see Dining directory)

STYLE Autumn Ayurvedic Treatment Launch The treatment of the month includes a customized tea ceremony and foot ritual, salt scrub and full body oil massage. RMB 1,100 + 15% surcharge. Peninsula Spa by ESPA (8516 2888 ext 6090) Spa Autumn Essentials Package Restore hydration and moisture with a luxurious body and facial treatment. RMB 780 + 15% surcharge. The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888) Summer Nails Package A 25% discount on basic manicure and pedicures all month. RMB 200. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm. Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat (6597 9119)

ARTS & CULTURE The Metropolis on the Roof Aug 31-Sep 11. An open-air cinema series on the Steven Holl-designed rooftop, with classic German silent ﬁlms and live performances by local bands. See Aug 31, Sep 2-4, 10-11 for details. RMB 100 (outdoor screening, includes drink), RMB 80 (indoor screening). 7.30pm. BC MOMA (8438 8258) Image History Existence Aug 20-Sep 10. Taikang Life Insurance celebrates 15 years’ humble support of Chinese art, airing key pieces from their collection and unveiling new secret acquisitions. See Feature, p49. Free. National Art Museum of China (6401 2252/7076) Wang Zhiyuan: Displacement Until Sep 11. Six sculptures and installations by the non-art artist, with themes like “ﬁre,” “underpants” and “black widows.” Free. Enjoy Museum of Art (5978 9397) Pure Western Qing Tombs Until Sep 18. Photographer Wang Qian shows black-and-white works of the ancient necropolis. Free. 798 Photo Gallery (6438 1784) Zhou Jirong: Twilight City Aug 27-Sep 18. Beautiful abstractions of Beijing’s skyline abound in the artist’s new set of works on paper. Free. Red Gate Gallery (6525 1005)

Heribert C. Ottersbach: We Are All Alone Again Sep 4-Oct 16. The German painter and printmaker’s figurative images go solo in Beijing for the first time. Free. Alexander Ochs Galleries Beijing (8456 2054) Chiharu Shiota: Presence Of The Past Sep 4-Oct 16. Shiota brings her prommeets-The Matrix aesthetic with drawings, photographs and small-scale sculpture. Free. Alexander Ochs Galleries Beijing (8456 2054) Gregor Gaida: Polygonal Horse Sep 4-Oct 16. The artist in residence shows the fruits of his labor with a large-scale aluminum-cast sculpture. Free. Alexander Ochs Galleries Beijing (8456 2054) Five One-Man Shows Sep 4-Oct 23. Five artists (Yan Xing, Christian Schoeler, Li Gang, Hu Qingyan and Cheng Ran) put on five solo exhibits side by side by side by side by side. Free. Galerie Urs Meile (6433 3393) Yang Yongliang: The Peach Colony Sep 10-Nov 10. Digital shanshui paintings with an elegant urban twist. Free. Galerie Paris-Beijing (5978 9262) Zhao Zhao: According to Zhao Zhao Sep 13-Oct 23. A fresh young artist hits the scene with a five-meter high sculpture and oil painting series. Free. Chambers Fine Art (5127 3298) Walead Beshty Sep 24-Nov 20. Airport security x-rays, installation handlers and even exhibition goers all make their mark on Beshty’s art of deterioration. Free. UCCA (8459 9269) Liu Jianhua: Screaming Walls Sep 24-Nov 20. Over 200 pieces of black porcelain are installed on gleaming white walls for a dramatic study in contrasts. Free. UCCA (8459 9269) Curated by Zhang Peili: Lu Yang Sep 24-Nov 20. The founding father of Chinese video art curates an exciting new artist who uses both humor and horror in her experimental works. Free. UCCA (8459 9269) Gil Kuno: The Six String Sonics Sep 25-Oct 31. A renowned Japanese new media artist shows his enveloping projections in accessible Sanlitun. Free. Y++ Gallery Triwizart (6415 3099) Zhang Xiaotao: Sakya Until Oct 10. The artist presents a documentary and animated film that fuses Tibetan themes with archaeology and new media. Free. White Box Museum (5978 4800/4801) Encubrimientos Until Oct 15. Snapshots by young artists from Guatemala, Brazil, Argentina,

Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico. Free. Instituto Cervantes (5879 9666) Common Space Until Nov 27. This satellite exhibit of the Venice Biennale features works by Italian artists based in China. Free (must show passport). Italian Embassy Cultural Oﬃce (6532 5015) Coal + Ice Sep 24-Nov 28. Twenty-seven world class photographers have chased down images that narrate the chain of events caused by man’s coal consumption in this epic exhibit. Free. Three Shadows Photography Art Centre (6432 2663)

SPORT Basketball All month. Hang with the Beijing Overseas Students Basketball League. Email dingrenhai@163.com for times and locations. www.angels-club.com.cn Beijing Hikers Every Wed, Sat & Sun. Join the club for rated rambles over varied picturesque terrain outside the city. Call ahead to inquire about the hike’s degree of difficulty. RMB 250 and upwards, RMB 150 (kids under 12). Leave 8.30am sharp from the Starbucks at the Lido Holiday Inn. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers.com ClubFootball Men’s 5-a-side Leagues All month. The new season is about to start. Players and teams welcome for all 12 divisions on weeknights. Register by calling 5130 6893/4/5/6, or email play@wanguoqunxing.com. More info at www.clubfootball.com.cn English Premier League The best league in the world is back in business, highlights include Manchester United vs. Chelsea and Spurs vs. Liverpool (Sep 18). Times vary. Field Hockey Ice hockey minus the fights and ice. For info, e-mail bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com. 1pm. Beijing Olympic Center (6419 0476) ITU Triathlon World Championships Grand Final Sep 10-11. The finale of the 2011 season of running, swimming and cycling. Ming Tombs Reservoir. See www.triathlonlive.tv Women’s Soccer The Odds and Ends are Beijing’s only amateur 11-a-side football team for women. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to World Cup winners. Matches or practice every week. Free. 1pm. Beijing Geological University. Contact Wenhui at 8526 2420 ext 111 or oddsandendswomen@gmail. com.

EXPLORE 5-Day Myanmar Tour: Yangon & Baga Travel from the Shwedagon Pagoda to a spectacular religious archaeological site with thousands of stupas and temples sprawling across the countryside. RMB 14,500. Country Holidays (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) Three Days in Harbin The city’s Russian heritage, entertainment venues, and hearty cuisine are great yearround. RMB 3,800. TUI China (8519 8800) Majestic Rajasthan Discover the secrets of India and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this mystical land. RMB 9,990. TUI China (8519 8800)

DIRECTORY DINING

DINING DIRECTORY INDEX 360 Casual Dining – Buffets 1001 Nights – Middle Eastern A Food Affaire – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Agua – Spanish Ai Jiang Shan – Korean Alameda – Contemporary International Alio Olio – Italian The American Cafe – American Annie’s – Italian Aria – European Aroma – Buffets Asia Bistro – Buffets The Astor Grill – Steakhouses Ba Xi Wei – Japanese Bar Code – Spanish Barolo – Italian Bellagio – Taiwan Bei – Japanese Biteapitta – Middle Eastern BLD Cafe – Buffet Blue Frog – American Bonbon Bins – Bakeries, Delis & Candy The Bookworm – Cafes & Teahouses Boucherie Michel – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Brasserie Flo – French Brazillian Churrascos – Central & South American Bread of Life Bakery – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Burgers & Beer – American Cafe Cha – Buffets Cafe de la Poste – French Cafe Noir – Cafes & Teahouses Capital M – European Carmen – Spanish Cat’s Eye – Pizza CBD International Cuisine – Buffets CCSweets – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Celestial Court – Cantonese Cepe – Italian Chao – Fusion Chef Too – American China Grill – Contemporary International Choy’s Seafood – Cantonese Chuan Ban – Sichuan Chynna – Contemporary Chinese Ciro’s Pomodoro – Italian Colibri Cafe – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Compass Grill - Contemporary International Comptoirs de France – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Cornerstone – Italian CRU Steakhouse – Steakhouses Crystal Jade – Cantonese The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill – Contemporary International Czech Pub – European Da Dong Roast Duck – Beijing Duck Dali Courtyard – Yunnan Dali Renjia – Yunnan Danieli’s – Italian Dianke Dianlai – Yunnan Din Tai Fung – Dumplings Domino’s – Pizza Dragon Palace – Cantonese East 33 – Buffets Element Fresh – American Elements – Cantonese Essence – Buffets Fatburger – American The Filling Station – American Flamme International Grill – Steakhouses Fook Lam Moon – Cantonese Fratelli Fresh – Italian Fuel - Contemporary International Ganges Indian Restaurant – Indian/Pakistani Garden Court – Buffets George’s – Mediterranean Gori – Contemporary International Gourmet Corner – Bakeries & Delis Grand Cafe – Buffets Grandma’s Kitchen – American Grange – Steakhouses Green Bites Dumpling Bar – Dumplings Greenfish – Buffets Grill 79 – Contemporary International Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory – Pizza Haidilao Hot Pot – Hot Pot Hard Rock Cafe – American Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar – Japanese Hatsune – Japanese Hercules – Cafes & Teahouses Home Plate Bar-B-Que – American Hong Lu – Contemporary Chinese

Honzen – Japanese Horizon – Cantonese IFW – Contemporary Chinese Inagiku – Japanese Indian Restaurant (Marriott Northeast) – Indian/Pakistani Invincible Ramen – Japanese Jaan – French Jenny Lou’s – Grocery Stores Jenny Wang – Grocery Stores Jewel – Cantonese Jing – Buffets Kagen – Japanese Karaiya Spice House – Hunan & Hubei Kempi Deli – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Khatoon – Middle Eastern Kranzler’s – Buffets The Kro’s Nest – Pizza Lau Pa Sak – Southeast Asian Le Cabernet – French Le Petit Gourmand – French Le Pre Lenotre – French Lei Garden – Cantonese Let’s Burger Plus – American Let’s Seafood – Contemporary International Lime Cafe – Thai Little Branch – American Liujia Guo – Hunan & Hubei LMPlus – Italian Luce – Italian Luga’s – Central and South American Luga’s Little Italy – Italian Luga’s Pho Pho – Vietnamese Luga’s Villa – Central and South American Lunar 8 – Fusion Maan Coffee – Cafes & Teahouses Made in China – Beijing Duck Maison Boulud – French Malacca Legend – Southeast Asian Metro – Italian Miao Minority Restaurant – Guizhou & Guangxi Middle 8th Restaurant – Yunnan Migas Restaurant & Lounge – Spanish Mina’s Restaurant – Sichuan Ming Court – Cantonese Ming Yuan – Cantonese Mirch Masala – Indian/Pakistani Mitao Restaurant – Guizhou & Guangxi Modo – Contemporary International Moment Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Monsoon – Buffets Morel’s – European Mosto – Contemporary International Mrs. Rose’s Private Kitchen – Homestyle & Private Cuisine Mughal’s Restaurant – Indian & Pakistani My Humble House – Fusion Nadaman – Japanese Niajo – Spanish Nishimura – Japanese Noble Court – Cantonese Nola – American Olé Spanish Restaurant – Spanish One East – American Palette Vino – Mediterranean Papa John’s Pizza – Pizza Park Side Bar & Grill – European Paulaner Brauhaus – German Pekotan – Bakeries, Delis & Candy Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill – American Pizza Buona – Pizza Pizza by LMPlus – Pizza Prego – Italian Punjabi Indian Restaurant – Indian & Pakistani Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar – Thai Queen’s Café – Russian Rainbow – Yunnan Red Orange – Buffet Refresh! – Cafes & Sandwiches Restaurant T – Japanese Ristorante Sadler – Italian Royal Smushi House – European Rumi – Middle Eastern The Saddle Cantina – Central and South American Saffron – Spanish Sake Manzo – Japanese SALT – Contemporary International San Yang Cai – Sichuan Sanma No Aji – Japanese Saveurs de Corée – Korean Scarlett – Contemporary International

Scene a Café – European Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s Docking Station) – German Seasonal Tastes – Buﬀets Senses – Buﬀets Sequoia Bakery and Café – Cafes & Teahouses Shake ‘Em Buns – American Shanghai Min (Xiao Nan Guo) – Shanghai Shuangliu Laoma Tutou – Sichuan Shi Du Noodles – Shanghai Sizzler – American South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube – German Spring Organic Fish Restaurant – Sichuan Ssam – Contemporary International Steak Exchange – Steakhouses Summer Palace – Huaiyang Sun Palace – Cantonese Sureño – Mediterranean Susu – Vietnamese Suzumei – Japanese Tairyo Teppanyaki – Japanese The Taj Pavilion – Indian/Pakistani Takenosuke – Japanese Taste Spain – Grocery Stores Tavola Italian Dining – Italian Terra – Central & South American

AMERICAN The American Cafe No-nonsense American-style diner serves up hearty burgers, a selection of Tex-Mex favorites, sizeable salads and breakfast plates in a cozy environment. Free delivery. Daily 7am-10.30pm. 1/F (behind Ozone Fitness), Blue Castle Apartments, 3 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 7428) 博

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TGI Friday’s – American Tori Tei – Japanese Trainspotting – Contemporary Chinese Trattoria La Gondola – Italian The Tree – Pizza Turkish Mum – Middle Eastern Union Bar & Grille – American Va Piano – Italian Vasco’s – Buﬀets The Veggie Table – Vegetarian VIC – Buﬀets Villa Castanea – German Village Cafe – Cafes & Teahouses Vineyard Cafe – European Water – Contemporary International White Nights – Russian Xiang Ming Yuan – Hunan & Hubei Xiao Wang Fu – Homestyle & Private Cuisine Yao Chi – Cantonese YellowStone Restaurant & Bar – European Yoshi Izakaya – Japanese Yotsuba – Japanese Yu – Cantonese Zaogao Wang – Bakeries, Delis & Candy ZEN – Cantonese Zen5es – Cantonese Zest – Cafes & Teahouses chefbilly@yahoo.com) 美西西餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳公园西路枣营南里小区东门南侧

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Blue Frog Chow down on the signature burgers or opt for a salad. Voted “Outstanding American” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-1am. L312, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6337); 2) Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog. com.cn 蓝蛙, 1) 顺义区天竺镇欲翔路99号北京欧陆时尚购物中心(欧陆广场)L312室; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯Village4号楼3层S4-30

Burgers & Beer A burger selection to rival the best of them, and the choice of Trappist, craft and other beers isn’t bad at all. Scitech Premium Outlet Mall, 28 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区香江北路28号赛特奥莱

Element Fresh American salads, smoothies, sandwiches and more. Popular weekend brunch menu. Voted “Best American,” “Best Brunch (Aﬀordable),” “Best Sandwiches,” “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restaurant,“ “Outstanding Outdoor Dining“ and “Outstanding Vegetarian“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) 10am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. Shop 833, Bldg 8, The Village at Sanlitun, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318); www.elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 朝阳区将太路6号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼833单元

Chef Too Its smart interior, well-trained staﬀ and delicious Australian steaks. The wine list showcases small American vineyards. Voted “Outstanding American” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm; Sat-Sun 9.30am-3pm, 5-10pm. Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu (north of Block 8), Chaoyang District. (6591 8676,

Fatburger American diner serving lean Australian beef burgers, freshly ground daily and cooked to order. Burgers come in singles, doubles or triples and are accompanied by skinny fries, fat fries or homedmade onion rings and hot wings, hot dogs and imported ice cream shakes. Enjoy 1980s music with these American classics. China World branch opening soon. Voted “Outstanding Burger“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-10pm. 1-LB01, The Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao Diplomatic Compound (300 m north of the Kempinski Hotel’s main entrance), 19 East Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8532 1878) 2) EB103, B1/F, Bldg 1, China World Mall, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 7789) www.fatburger.com 1) 朝阳区东方东路 19号亮马乔外交公寓1号楼会所1层1号铺; 2) 朝

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The Filling Station An American diner-style joint serving burgers, steaks and other classics. Daily 11am-9.30pm. Beside Western Academy of Beijing (next door to The Green Cap), Laiguangying Donglu (oﬀ the Airport Expressway), Shunyi District. (8470 3821) 顺义区来广营

11.30am-10pm. Unit 105, Bldg 4, China Central Place Apartments, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8588 8597, www.shakembuns.com)

online at their website. (137 2262 2865, 031 6608 3407, bread.of.life.bakery@gmail.com) www.breadoﬂifebakery.org

half-price 8-9pm. Daily 7am-10pm. Store 2122, Bldg 12, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6605) 配口堂,

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CCSweets Gourmet, imported ingredients go into the cupcakes, cookies, cakes and sweets Carol Chow makes to order. Custom designs and wedding orders are also available. Daily 10am-8pm. Unit 109, Bldg 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6973, www.ccsweets.cn) 喜喜饼

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Grandma’s Kitchen Sandwiches, gravybased dinners and high-powered desserts from middle America. Voted “Outstanding Family-Friendly Restaurant” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 9am-10pm. 47-2 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6528 2790, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 28 Shique Hutong (across from Beixinqiao subway exit C), Dongcheng District. (8403 9452, bj.grandmas. kitchen@hotmail.com); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 5/F, Wudaokou Shopping Mall, Haidian District. (6266 6105, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail. com); 4) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Jianguomenwai, Chaoyang District. (6503 2893, bj.grandmas.kitchen@hotmail.com); 5) Daily 7.30am-11pm. 1-2/F, Bldg B, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 3055/3056, bj.grandmas. kitchen@hotmail.com) 祖母厨房, 1) 东城区南池子大街47-2号; 2) 东城区北新桥石雀胡同28号 (地铁五号线北新桥站C出口); 3) 海淀区五道口购物中心5层; 4) 朝阳区建国门外秀水南街甲 11号(友谊商店后面); 5) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外SohoB座1-2层

Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts, cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts at this restaurant and bar. Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 6688 ext 2571) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦西大堂1层

Home Plate Bar-B-Que Oﬀering American Southern classics from ribs to pulled pork and brisket, as well as hamburgers, wings, and more. Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (from Dongsanhuan Beilu, head 20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection and take the ﬁrst right), Chaoyang District. (5128 5584, seth@homeplatebbq.com) 本垒美国餐, 朝阳区霄云路35号院(东三环北路,过霄云路路口,往北走 20米,到第一个路口右转)

Let’s Burger Plus Takes the original Let’s Burger formula but with additions like pizza burgers, pita sandwiches and croissants. LG46B, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village北区地下1层

Little Branch An American-style café-bar serving bargain dishes and drinks. Daily 11.30am-2am. Bldg 12, Dongshengyuan (300m south of Wudaokou subway station intersection), Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 3798) 海淀区五道口东升园12号楼

Nola Sip on wine and feast on Cajun dishes including boudin balls, po’ boys and gumbo at this bar and eatery. Daily 10.30am-11pm. 11A Xiushui Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (8563 6215) 朝阳区秀水南街11号

One East Modern American cuisine with a large selection of US wines. Their set lunch consists of light dishes that won’t make you sleepy when you head back to work. Mon-Fri noon-2pm, 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5030) 东方路一号, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Peter’s Tex-Mex Grill Voted “Outstanding Mexican / Tex-Mex” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 9.30am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7.30am-11.30pm. 88A International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8532 2449) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部88A

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Colibri Cafe Colibri offers more than 20 flavors of cupcakes, all handcrafted with fine ingredients. Sandwiches and coffee also on offer. Daily 10am-10pm. LG51, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0808) 蜂鸟, 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯 Village北区地下1层

Sizzler Enjoy unlimited trips to the salad bar along with steaks, seafood, ribs and other grilled treats at this American chain. 1) Daily 11am-9pm. 2/F, Jiamao Shopping Mall, 33 Guangshun Beidajie, Wangjing, Chaoyang District. (6471 3876); 2) Daily 10am-10pm. B1-30 Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District. (6714 0399); 3) Daily 11am-9.30pm. FF16, Food Forum, B1/F, The Malls at Oriental Plaza, Dongcheng District. (8518 6315); 4) Daily 11am-9pm. B1/F, Grand Paciﬁc Mall, 133 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6651 5283); 5) Daily 11am-10.30pm. International Club, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6532 0475); 6) Daily 11am10pm. 2/F, Anzhen Hualian Department Store, Anzhen Xili, Chaoyang District. (6441 9996) 时时乐, 1) 朝阳区望京广顺北大街嘉茂购物中心二层; 2) 崇文区崇文门外大街18号国瑞城购物中心 B1-30; 3) 东城区东方新天地1区地铁层食通天大街FF16商铺; 4) 西城区君太百货地下一层; 5) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号(国际俱乐部旁边); 6) 朝阳区安贞西里华联商厦2层

TGI Friday’s White collar hangout exports American-style burgers, salads, “Mexican” food and desserts. Gargantuan cocktails and regular ladies’ night specials. 1) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Grand Skylight Catic Hotel, 18 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8497 0650); 2) Daily 11.30am-midnight. 9-2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0880); 3) Daily 11.30am-midnight. Bldg C, Beijing International Plaza, 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8526 3388); 4) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Beijing Friendship Hotel, 1 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District. (6849 8738) 星期五餐厅, 1) 朝阳区北辰东路 18号凯迪克格兰云天大酒店1层; 2) 西城区金城坊街9-2号; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街19号国际大厦C座; 4) 海淀区中关村南大街1号北京友谊宾馆

Union Bar & Grille The grill restaurant that’s classy enough to bring a date for steaks, wings, burgers and more. Nice brunch too. Mon-Fri 11am-11pm,Sat-Sun 11am-12pm. S6-31, 3/F, Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 9117) 优年美式餐厅, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village6号楼 3层S6-31

BAKERIES, DELIS & CANDY A Food Affaire Tucked into a corner of the April Gourmet, this is a convenient spot for grocery shoppers looking to grab some Western food to go. The selection includes dips like hummus and duck pate; ready-made salads; homemade pumpkin, lemon, and apple pies; and many lasagnas. Individual lunch and dinner sets range from RMB 35-88. Daily 8am-11pm. 1/F, 5 Xingfuyicunxili, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 1114) 朝阳区幸福一村西里5号 Bonbon Bins American-branded candies, sweets, chocolates, and accessories for the confectionary-crazy. Stockists located all over town include grocery stores, gift shops, bars, hotels and restaurants. Or shop online for delivery to your door. (8525 3566) www. bonbonbins.com Boucherie Michel Artisanal French butchery serving up quality cuts of beef, veal, lamb and pork. Daily 9am-8pm. 1/F, Jiezuo Dasha, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6417 0489, boucheriemichel@hotmail.com) 米歇尔肉店, 朝阳区幸福村中路杰座大厦底层

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The Swiss Deli Oﬀers an extensive range of cakes, bakery items, freshly prepared sandwiches and salads, and homemade Swiss chocolate, as well as delicious coﬀee. Daily 7am-10pm. 1/F Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Bei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6553 2288 ext 2127) 东城区潮阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店1层

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Shake ‘Em Buns A popular Hong Kong chain serving classic American burgers. Daily

Sweet Tooth Indulgent made-to-order deserts as well as a delicious range of cakes. Delivery only. RMB 15 delivery fee within Fourth Ring Road, including Wudaokou. Additional surcharge applies to addresses outside these areas. (150 1121 7173, order@sweettoothbeijing.com) http://sweettoothbeijing.com

Bread of Life Bakery Bread of Life Bakery creates jobs for older disabled orphans by baking and selling their own homemade breads, pies and cakes. Order by phone or

Zaogao Wang All date cake, all day. A sweet Chinese treat with a long line. Daily 9am10pm. Chengfu Lu (east of Lotus supermarket), Wudaokou, Haidian District. 枣糕王,海淀区五道口成府路易初莲花超市东边

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Comptoirs de France Oﬀers a variety of freshly baked rolls, baguettes, and loaves of bread alongside tempting pastries and chocolates. Voted “Outstanding Sandwiches” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics Shop Number 2, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District.; 2) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Beijing United Family Hospital and Clinics Shop Number 1, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 7597); 3) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, Bldg 5, Hairun International Apartment, 2B Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 7645); 4) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 55-1, Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6416 2853); 5) Daily 7am-10.30pm. Door 102, Paciﬁc Century Place Department Store, 2A Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6539 2005); 6) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 2347); 7) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 1/F, East Lake Club, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6461 1525); 8) Daily 7am-8.30pm. 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8562 3355); 9) Daily 7am-8.30pm. L-111, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 6309); 10) Daily 7am-8.30pm. Rm 102, 1/F, Bldg 15, China Central Place, 89 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5480) www.comptoirsdefrance. com 法派, 1) 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院 2店; 2) 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院店; 3) 朝阳区将台路乙2号海润国际公寓商业5号楼1层; 4) 朝阳区幸福村中路55-1号; 5) 朝阳区工体北路甲2号盈科中心商场102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

Gourmet Corner Takeaway counter features a tempting array of sandwiches, pasta, salads, confectionery and chocolates. Daily 8am-8pm. 1/F, China World Mall (next to Starbucks), 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 43) 美食店, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸西楼1层(星巴克对面)

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

Da Dong Roast Duck The “superlean” roast ducks are regularly hyped as the best in the city, but don’t overlook Da Dong’s other creations. Voted “Best Beijing Duck,” “Best Chinese Restaurant of the Year” and “Best For Impressing Visitors“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层; 2) 东城区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼 (立交桥西南角); 3) 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路(长虹桥东南角)

Made in China This stylish joint on the first floor of the Grand Hyatt offers some of the city’s finest roast duck. Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese)” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9608) 长安一号, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店1层

BUFFETS 360 Casual Dining International buffet dining whenever you need it. Daily 24hrs. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District. (6458 8888) 朝阳区首都机场3号航站希尔顿酒店 Aroma Aroma’s buffet offers many distinct cuisines: Japanese, Indian, Chinese and Southeast Asian, as well as Western favorites. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8777) 香溢, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路甲83号丽思卡尔顿酒店

Asia Bistro Hotel-restaurant specializes in cuisine from Thailand and Vietnam, with the key event being the RMB 388/288 brunch buffet (with ﬂowing champagne and wine/with beer) 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons. Voted "Outstanding Hotel Brunch" in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. 11.30am-3pm on Sunday afternoons. Daily 6am-midnight.. Lobby, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8511) 朝阳区建国路83号JW万豪酒店 BLD Cafe International buﬀet restaurant featuring showpiece Sunday brunch. Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8223) www.renaissancebeijingcapital.com 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店

Natural Beauty A bakery chain that makes healthy muﬃns as well as other baked goods. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. B/1F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. 2) Daily 10am-10pm. 1/F Oriental Plaza Food Court, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 2931) 素美人的甜品工房, 1) 朝阳区建国路

Cafe Cha A sumptuous buﬀet featuring a sushi and sashimi station, pasta, pizza, Malaysian laksa and tandoori specialties. Daily 6-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2715) 咖啡Cha, 海淀区

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CBD International Cuisine Buﬀet restaurant featuring open kitchens and a combination of Western and Asian favorites. Daily 6.30am-11pm. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中

Pekotan This deli has a decent selection of meats, cheeses, ready-made salads and appetizers. Match it up with the onsite bakery’s hearty breads, pastries, and a few shelves of wine and groceries. Bakery and deli goods are

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DIRECTORY / DINING East 33 International buffet restaurant featuring Asian and Western treats plus a weekend seafood buffet featuring live Boston lobster. Daily 6.30am-10.30pm. Raffles Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchangan Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 5171) 东三十三, 东城区

Brunch” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8102) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威

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Vasco’s International and Chinese culinary hits with a Portuguese twist. On Sundays it hosts FIZZtastic, voted “Outstanding Hotel Brunch” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.30-10am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11pm. 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井东街8号希尔顿北京王

Elements Open kitchen dining experience with “pan-Asian” cuisines and other culinary styles from around the world prepared in ﬁve kitchens representing the diﬀerent “elements” of cooking (grilling, roasting, steaming, boiling, baking, frying, tossing and pouring). Daily 6-10am, noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5020) 元素阁, 朝阳区东方路1号希尔顿酒店2层

Essence Market-fresh daily menus and international buﬀets with Asian & Western delights. Daily 24hrs. Lobby level of Crowne Plaza Beijing, 48 Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District. (6513 3388 ext 3) 西餐厅,

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府井酒店5层

VIC International buﬀet dining with a smattering of Gallic touches. Mon-Fri 12pm2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-10.30pm. 6/F, Soﬁtel Hotel, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) VIC国际美食, 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座6层

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Garden Court Brasserie-style buﬀet featuring an extravagant Champagne brunch on Sundays. Daily 6-10am,11.30am-2pm,6-11pm. St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2340) 景

The Bookworm Light sandwiches, salads and pastas as well as heartier fare. 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm,Sun 8am-5pm. The First Courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District. (6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm. com); 2) Daily 9am-2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm.com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www. chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义区

苑咖啡厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店

Grand Cafe Indulgent buﬀet featuring international cuisines and homemade desserts. Daily 24hrs (buﬀet 6.30-10.30am, 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm). Grand Hyatt, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 1234 ext 3628) 凯菲厅, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场东方君悦大酒店

Greenfish Floor-to-ceiling windows and “flexitarian” cuisine – fresh and tasty food with a focus on vegetable and seafood dishes. Seafood buffet every Friday and Saturday. Daily 6.30am-11pm. The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street, 1 Jinchengfang Dongjie, Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6601 6666 ext 6255) 四季汇, 西城区金城坊东街1号北京金融街丽思卡顿酒店

Jing Watch the chefs in action at this minimalist, open-plan restaurant serving decent Asian and Western cuisine. Daily 5.30am-11.30pm. Basement of The Peninsula Beijing, 8 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6559 2888 ext 6714) 京, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号王府半岛酒店地下1层

Kranzler’s This Kempinski venue’s claim to fame is their classy East-meets-West buﬀet with a range of German, Italian, Japanese and Chinese specialties. A live jazz band and the Kempinski’s Kids Club round out the oﬀerings. Daily 6am-midnight. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (6465 3388 ext 4222) 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基

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Cafe Noir Pan-Asian cuisine and European classics served with a garden view. Daily 6.30am-midnight. Traders Upper East Hotel, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8888) 朝阳区东四环北路2号上东盛贸酒店 Hercules Smart design makes you feel right at home, while the sandwiches, served on freshly baked bread, are excellent. Free reﬁlls on caﬀeinated drinks from 2-5pm, and 2-for-1 sandwiches on Tuesdays. Daily 11am-midnight. 2/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District. (6415 0299) 荷加斯餐吧，朝阳区三里屯同里2楼

Maan Coffee Daily 9am-midnight. 7 Jiangtai Xilu, next to the entrance gate for Side Park, across from Rosedale Hotel, Chaoyang District. (8457 3470) 漫咖啡, 朝阳区将太西路7号

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Monsoon A cafe-style restaurant oﬀering an innovative selection of Asian and Western cuisines. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2pm, 5.3011pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916/5917) 季候风, 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

Red Orange Seasonal menus of Asian and Western dishes, with an open kitchen for cooking-to-order around the clock. Daily 24 hrs. 1/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, Yunnan Dasha, Northeast corner of Taiyanggong Qiao and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6429 8888 ext 6328) 红橙, 新云南皇冠假日酒店1层, 朝阳区东北三环西坝河太阳宫桥东北角

Senses Hosts Bubbly Sundays, one of the most lavish brunches in town. Voted “Outstanding Hotel Brunch” with Taste in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 6.3010.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7810) 味, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Seasonal Tastes Lively, cool, clean and fresh, this buﬀet restaurant comes with interactive cooking stations and healthful “super foods” corners that help jump start your day. On Sundays, Seasonal Tastes hosts “Bubbalicious,” which readers voted as the “Best Hotel

Moment Cafe Offers a variety of coffees, salted and sweet crepes, hot sandwiches and salads all made with fresh, high quality ingredients. Daily noon-10pm. B1-525, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8590 0724) 朝阳区工体北路三里屯Soho B1-525 Refresh! Serves light fare in the form of sandwiches and paninis, baked goods, smoothies and coffee. Daily 10am-midnight. 102, Bldg 1, 2 Zhongguohong Jie, Chaoyang District. (8587 1382) 朝阳区工体东路甲2号中国红街1号楼102号

Sequoia Bakery and Cafe Bright and cheerful café that brings the spirit of the independent Seattle coﬀee house to Beijing. Daily 7am-7pm. 1) Unit 1-1, Bldg 7, Jianguomenwai Diplomatic CompoundUnit 1-11, Bldg 7, Jianguomenwai Diplomatic Compound, Chaoyang District. (6501 5503,

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DIRECTORY / DINING 2.30pm, 5.30-9.30pm. 3/F, Jinbao Tower, 89 Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1212) 利苑, 东城区金宝街89号金宝大厦3楼

frank.siegel@gmail.com); 2) Unit B36, B1/F, Kerry Centre Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6418, frank.siegel@gmail.com) www.sequoiacafe.com 美洲杉, 1) 朝阳区建外公寓7楼1单元1-1号; 2) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B1层B36

Village Cafe Straightforward European and Southeast Asian cuisine in a breezy, boutique space. Good lunch deals. Daily 24hr. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5210, villagecafe@theoppositehouse.com) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

Zest Little coﬀee shop serving daily selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads and more. Oﬀers products from the kitchens of SALT and TERRA, as well as goods from Lollipop Bakery and IF Juice. Mon-Fri 7am-7pm. 1/F, Volkswagen Group Building, 3A Sanlitun Xiliujie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区三里屯西六街甲3号1层

CANTONESE Celestial Court Seafood and dim sum in a luxurious setting for those on an expense account. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2460 or 2462) 天宝阁, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店2层

Choy's Seafood Innovative seafood dishes inspired by the classics. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 2/F, Marriott Beijing Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 采海轩，朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层

Crystal Jade High quality Cantonese food and good service in an opulent atmosphere. Voted “Outstanding Cantonese (Aﬀordable)” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-4pm, 5-10pm. Store BB82, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8515 0238); 2) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1150/70) 翡翠皇宫酒家, 1) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场地铁层BB82店铺; 2) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地6层

Dragon Palace Cantonese cuisine and other specialties from around China prepared to exquisite standards and served in an appropriately elegant setting. Try their Beijing duck. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 1/F, Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4217) 龙苑中餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店1层

Fook Lam Moon A legendary Hong Kong institution that aims to remain true to the traditions of Cantonese cuisine with one simple principle: premium ingredients should be allowed to speak for themselves. Voted “Outstanding New Restaurant (Chinese)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6411) 福临门,朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店4楼

Horizon Good variety of Chinese dishes; classy atmosphere. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/ F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 41) 海天阁, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

Jewel Well-presented authentic Cantonese cuisine and signature dishes from around China. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7820) 金城阁, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Lei Garden Flawlessly presented haute Cantonese – abalone, shark’s ﬁn, bird’s nest – and dim sum (11.30am-2.15pm) that many critics hail as Beijing’s best. Voted “Best Cantonese (High-End)” and “Outstanding Dim Sum“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-

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Ming Court Headed by a master chef trained at the two Michelin-star Ming Court at the Langham Place in Hong Kong, it specializes in Cantonese and Shandong cuisine served in palatial surrounds. Must-try dishes include dim sum along with barbecue meats from the purpose-built barbecue kitchen. Chinese teas handpicked by the resident Beijing tea master and a top-drawer selection of wines and Chinese spirits accompany the feast. Seven suites for private dining, some with staggering views of the runway. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 1 Er Jing Road, Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport. Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) 明阁, 朝阳区首都机场二经路1号

Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3am. 7 Sanlitun Beijie (behind 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (6416 2575) 朝阳区三里屯北街7号3.3购物中心后

The Saddle Cantina The Saddle Cantina's small ground-ﬂoor bar calls to mind Saddle's roots, while the upstairs is a spread-out dining and drinking area with a 200sqm outdoor balcony. Voted "Best Mexican / Tex-Mex" in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-late. West wing, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu (south of 3.3 Shopping Center), Chaoyang District. (5208 6005) www.beijingsaddle.com 朝阳区三里屯北路81号北京那里花园内西侧二层小楼

Brazilian twist. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Sanlitun Beijie (beside the Nali Mall), Chaoyang District. (6417 8084, alameda_beijing@yahoo.com) 朝阳区三里屯北街

China Grill Get a bird’s eye view of Beijing while dining on grilled meats, seafood and classical Chinese dishes. Daily 6-10.30am, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 66/F, Park Hyatt Hotel, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 北京亮, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号柏悦酒店66层

Compass Grill Fine steak and seafood served in elegant surroundings complete with six private rooms. Daily 5.30-11pm. Hilton Beiing Capital Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都机场希尔顿酒店

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Ming Yuan A Cantonese restaurant with authentic dim sum and signature dishes like crispy skin chicken. 19 Dongdaqiao Lu (across from The Place), Chaoyang District. (8561 9040) 明园, 朝阳区朝阳区东大桥路19号楼北(世贸天阶对面)

Noble Court Fine Cantonese cuisine featuring dim sum as well as seafood dishes. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-2.30pm; daily 5.30-10pm. B1/F, Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 1234 ext 3822) 悦庭, 东城区东长安街1号东方广场北京东方君悦大酒店地下1层

Sun Palace Oﬀers decent dim sum, Cantonese specialties and seafood cooked by Hong Kong chefs. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 4/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, Yunnan Dasha, Northeast corner of Taiyanggong Qiao and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6429 8888 ext 6332) 太阳宫中餐厅, 新云南皇冠假日酒店4层, 朝阳区东北三环西坝河太阳宫桥东北角

Wu Li Xiang Authentic Cantonese and regional cuisines. Hong Kong-style dim sum served daily. Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 5-10pm,SatSun 9am-4pm,5-10pm. Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing, 2 Dongsihuan Beilu (intersection of Xiaoyun Qiao and Fangyuan Xilu near Upper East Side), Chaoyang District (5907 8406) 朝阳区东四环北路2号(霄云桥和芳园西十字路口)北京上东盛贸饭店 2-3 层

Yao Chi The open kitchen is as lively as any in the city, with around 20 chefs busying themselves on preparing the dim sum and other Cantonese favorites. Daily 11am-2.30pm,5.3010pm. Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 6888) 瑶池中餐厅, 朝阳区东三环中路7号

Yu Daily 12am-2pm, 6-10pm. 83A Jianguo Lu (inside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel), Chaoyang District. Voted “Outstanding Cantonese Restaurant (High-End)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. (5908 8888) 玉, 朝阳区建国路甲83号

ZEN Revamped Si Chou Lu reinvents the dynasty look with golden opulent tones and traditional Cantonese cuisine by Chef Mark Ko from Hong Kong. 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. Intercontinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

Zen5es A mix of authentic Cantonese supplemented by signature dishes from China’s other major regional cuisines - Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, Hunan, and Zhejiang. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 4/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8121) 朝阳区东三环北路 7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

TERRA Cevicheria and bar by the team behind SALT. Oﬀering contemporary Peruvian cuisine and innovative cocktails. Tue-Sun 11am-1am. 1 Sanlitun Nan Lu, Beijing, Chaoyang District. (6591 9148) 朝阳区三里屯南路1号

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE Chynna Serving Northern Chinese cuisine and a range of other regional classics with a modern twist. Daily 10.30am-2pm.5.30-11pm. 5/F Hilton Hotel Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城区王府井希尔顿酒店王府井东街8号

Green T. House Like Alice stepping into the Mad Hat-ter’s chinoiserie tea party. Tea-infused fusion cuisine served in a fanciful (and fancifully priced) atmosphere. Daily 11am-11pm. 6 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 8310, 6552 8311, info@green-t-house.com) www. green-t-house.com 紫云轩, 朝阳区工体西路6号 Hong Lu Creative takes on old Beijing favorites. Daily 11.30am-11pm. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu (150m south of The Bookworm), Chaoyang District. (6593 8970) 红炉, 朝阳区三里屯南路6号

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Fuel Fun, funky restaurant serving pizzas, gigantic ribs and one of Beijing’s biggest hamburgers. Daily 11am-late. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Er Jing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (southwest of Terminal 3), Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) 朝阳区首都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店 (T3航站楼西南)

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My China Classic Beijing and spicy Sichuan and Hunan cuisine cooked authentically by chefs from the region. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10pm. 2/F, Hilton Beiing Capital Airport. (6458 8888 ext 8901) 北京首都机场希尔顿酒店2层

IFW Managed by the Park Hyatt, IFW oﬀers top quality cuisine from all around China, prepared at live cooking stations. Mon-Fri 7.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am-10pm. B1/F, Park Life, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1568) 悦食悦香, 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街2号北京银泰中心悦·生活地下1层

Trainspotting This trendy concept restaurant in the Fangjia 46 serves contemporary southwest Chinese cooking. Daily 11am-11pm. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6406 0658) 猜火车, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)

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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN Brazillian Churrascos Latin-style grill restaurant at the lobby level of the hotel. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 1/F, Crowne Plaza Wuzhou, 8 Beisihuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8498 2288) 朝阳区北四环中路8号五洲皇冠假日酒店1层

Luga’s The tiny outpust where Luga launched his empire still does a brisk trade in burritos and cheap drinks. Daily 10am-3am. Sanlitun Houjie (opposite Aperitivo), Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面 Luga's Villa Decent beers and Mexican food ranging from enchiladas and burritos, to fajitas, nachos and more. Set lunches available Mon-Fri. Daily happy hour 11am-8pm. Voted "Outstanding Mexican / Tex-Mex" in our 2011

The CUT Steak & Seafood Grill Features a wide selection of prime quality chilled imported beef, market-fresh seafood and poultry roasted to perfection, and only opens for dinner with contemporary ﬂavorful alternatives such as Castrican lamb, foie gras, and Australian Barramundi that will delight its patrons. Tue-Sat 6-11pm (last order 10.30pm). Fairmont Beijing Hotel, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8507 3617, thecut.beijing@fairmont.com) 刃, 朝阳区

Gori An international eatery with everything from Thai to terriyaki opened by the muchloved Igosso/Pekotan team. Daily 11am-midnight. 1/F, Tower AB, The Oﬃce Park (Yuanyang Guanghua International), 10 Jintong Xilu (near Central Park/The Place), Chaoyang District. (8590 6266) 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际 AB座1楼 (近新城国际/世贸天阶)

Grill 79 A captivating destination for international dining. Savor the delicate ﬂavors of simple, wild and fresh ingredients that each season has to oﬀer. One of the most extensive wine lists in Beijing includes premium selections of New World wines. Mon-Thu & Sun noon-2am; Fri-Sat noon-4am. 79/F, China World Summit Wing, China World Trade Center Phase 3, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6424) 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街1号国贸大酒店79楼

Let’s Seafood Mussels, whole ﬁsh, seafood salads and bouillabaisse at the sister restaurant of Let’s Burger. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号那里花园1层 Alameda Contemporary ﬁne dining with a

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Le Cabernet French bistro opens its summer terrace, serving wine, juice cocktail, beer and ice creams. Daily 9am-midnight. Novotel Peace Beijing, 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (6512 8833 ext 7621) novotel.com 卡本妮法餐厅, 东城区王府井金鱼胡同3号诺富特和平宾馆

Le Petit Gourmand Good value French fare and a library of over 9,000 books. Voted “Outstanding French (Aﬀordble)“ in our 2011 Restaurant Awards. Sun-Thu 9.30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 9.30am-1am. 3/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 6095, fax 6413 0765) www.lepetitigourmand. com.cn 小美食家, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里3层 Modo Modern wine bar serving well over a dozen wines by the glass, as well as small plates of tasty contemporary European cuisine. The team behind the popular Mosto created this space and brought in Enomatic wine dispensers to allow people to explore diﬀerent wines. Voted “Best New Retaurant (Non-Chinese)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. SunThu noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-10.30pm. 3/F, Sanlitun Village South (close to Element Fresh), Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 7207) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3楼(近新元素)

Le Pré Lenôtre Exudes all the pomp of ﬁne French dining and matches it with professional service and accomplished food. Voted “Outstanding French (High-End)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 6/F, Soﬁtel Hotel, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广

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) www.dintaifung.com.cn 鼎泰丰,

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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 steamed dumplings delivered to your door. Daily 10.30am-8.30pm. Unit 5-106, 1/F, Sanlitun Soho, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8590 0475) 绿盒子蒸饺,朝阳区工体北路三里屯 SOHO层5-106室

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Mosto Inventive, exciting contemporary food with a South American touch. Voted “Best Business Lunch,” “Best Steak,” “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Non-Chinese),“ “Outstanding For a Romantic Meal“ and “Outstanding Steak“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6030) www.mostobj.com 摸石头, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园3层

Aria Inventive European food from monthly changing menus. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 5.30-10pm. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 38, 6505 3318) 阿郦雅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店二层

Capital M Classy European cooking and Beijing’s best view across Tiananmen Square. Voted “Best Brunch (High-End),” “Best Afternoon Tea,“ “Best Outdoor Dining,” “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (NonChinese),“ “Outstanding Decor,” “Outstanding For Impressing Visitors,“ “Outstanding For a Romantic Meal,“ “Outstanding French (HighEnd)“ and “Outstanding Service“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11am2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-5pm, 610.30pm (afternoon tea between 2.30-5pm). 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (southeast of Qianmen, overlooking Tian’anmen Square), Chongwen District. (6702 2727) www.capitalm-beijing.com 崇文区前门步行街2号3层 (尽览天安门全景)

Czech Pub A pub that serves Czech and other Eastern European fare. Daily 11am11pm, Ritan Highlife, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District (85615568) 捷克餐吧,朝阳区神路街 39号日坛上街

Park Side Bar & Grill This family-friendly restaurant featuring a pleasant garden terrace is ideal for both dating or family dining. Burgers, steaks, wings, salads, sandwiches, steaks and other Western fare, complemented by a healthy wine list. Daily 10am-late. 9-6 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6444 6555, info@parksidebeijing. com)www.parksidebeijing.com 园景, 朝阳区将台西路9-6号(珀丽酒店对面)

Royal Smushi House Restaurant, café and bakery from Copenhagen named after their petite smorrebrod oﬀerings. Daily 7am10.30pm. 8 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (north end of Sanlitun Bar Street), Chaoyang District. (6416 9664) 朝阳区东直门外大街8号(三里屯

工体西路甲7号北京极栈内

Water Fusion cuisine by the lakeside. Specials on set meals during the week plus afternoon tea until 5pm daily. Solana 15-4, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6008, 137 0113 1533 English) 子水,朝阳区朝阳公园路

Vineyard Cafe Hip hutong cafe specializes in comfort food and hearty breakfasts. Voted “Outstanding Brunch” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun 11.30am-10.30pm, closed Mon. 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District. (6402 7961, info@vineyardcafe.cn) www.vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院儿, 东城区五道营胡同31号 YellowStone Restaurant & Bar A relaxed atmosphere for informal dining and casual drinks. Daily 9am-1am. Crowne Plaza Park View Wuzhou, Bldg 28, 8 Beichen Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6481 7000) 黄玉石, 朝阳

厅, 朝阳区东三环北路16号隆博广场二层

6号蓝色港湾国际商区15-4

DUMPLINGS

Morel’s Sanlitun stalwart serves Belgianstyle steak tartare from locally bred beef and tasty mussels. Voted “Outstanding French (Aﬀordble)“ 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

Soho2号楼B1-239

FUSION

啡苑, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店

FRENCH

Scarlett Chic wine bar and restaurant with Beijing’s best cheese selection. Daily 6pm-3am. Hotel G, 7A Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 2880) www.hotel-g.com 朝阳区

Tonton & Tata Alsace This French restaurant and bar features Alsatian cuisine, ranging from mauricette, ﬂamed tarts, choucroute and baeckeoﬀe to terrines, foie gras and Alsatian apple tart. Daily 11am-11pm. B1-239 Tower 2, Sanlitun Soho, Chaoyang District. (136 8120 6738) 阿尔萨斯法式餐酒吧, 朝阳区三里屯

Scene a Cafe This two-level restaurant offers a buffet with a wide selection of pastas, salads, mains and desserts made in eight differently themed open kitchens. Daily 6am1am. China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 35) 咖

Brasserie Flo Owned by the powerful Flo Group, and now a Beijing institution. French classics include the onion soup and profiteroles. Voted “Best French (Affordable)” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. Rainbow Plaza (Longbo Guangchang), 16 Dongsanhuan Beilu (south of the Great Wall Sheraton), Chaoyang District. (6595 5135/9) www.flo.cn 北京福楼餐

（珀丽酒店西边)

布鲁宫法餐厅, 东城区前门东大街23号

酒吧街北口)

区北辰东路8

SALT Innovative restaurant in a fresh modern minimalist setting has weekly two-course or three-course set meals. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch” and “Outstanding Steak” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com 盐, 朝阳区将台西路9号2层

Maison Boulud Famous New York chef Daniel Boulud brings his take on French food to Beijing. Excellent food and service. Voted “Best French (high-end),” “Best Service," "Best for a Romantic Meal,” “Best Wine List,” “NonChinese Restaurant of the Year,” “Outstanding Brunch (High-End),“ “Outstanding Decor” and “Outstanding For Impressing Visitors“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 9200)

Cafe de la Poste Beijing’s French community pack in every night for steaks, salads, cheese and wine. Voted “Outstanding French (Aﬀordable)” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3pm, 6pm-late. 58 Yonghegong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 7047) www.cafedelaposte.com.cn 东城区雍和宫大街58号

Jaan A light and innovative interpretation of classic French cuisine in a regal period setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10pm. Raﬄes Beijing Hotel, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8500 4186, 6526 3388 ext 4186) 家安,

CHAO Located in Solana with an open interior, CHAO serves up a variety of fusion foods with a French touch, with daily homemade bread and an extensive wine list. Daily 11am-11pm. RS-17, Bldg 11, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 1778) 潮, 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾11栋RS-17号

Lunar 8 The Fairmont's Lunar 8's menu is a blend of all-things Asian - choose from Chinese, Japanese, Southeast Asian and Indian dishes, including sashimi, chicken tikka, sweet and sour prawns and more. The venue contains a sushi bar where chefs prepare your meals before your eyes. 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. The Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong'an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8507 3618) 朝阳区建国门外大街,永安东里8号

GERMAN Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best choices for authentic (if pricey) German food. The Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Schindler’s Anlegestelle (Schindler’s Docking Station) The Sanlitun sister of Schindler’s Tankstelle (the Filling Station) has great sausages, pork knuckle and draft beers. Daily 11am-late. 10 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6463 1108) 申德勒码头餐

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DIRECTORY / DINING ITALIAN

厅, 朝阳区三里屯北小街10号

South German Bakery, Cafe Konstanz and Bodenseestube Provides a variety of German and European rye, wheat and white breads, along with tasty homemade cakes and sweets. Restaurant daily 9am-10pm. Bakery daily 7am-10pm. 27 Haoyun Jie (Lucky Street), 29 Zaoying Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0201, sales@germanbakery.com.cn) 德南面包房, 朝

Alio Olio Classic, tasty and aﬀordable Italian cuisine. West gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District. (6594 0938) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门

阳区枣营路29号好运街27号

Villa Castanea Located next to the Summer Palace, this restaurant has one of the largest private gardens in Beijing – suitable for a variety of outdoor commercial activities and weddings. It serves German and Western fare, including home-brewed beer and crispy pork knuckle. Daily 11am-10pm. 266 Wan’an Donglu, Pu‘an Dian, Haidian District. (6272 0130; 6272 0131) 七叶香山, 海淀区万安东路普安店266号

GROCERY STORES Jenny Lou’s These Western grocery stores have, along with the usual staples, fresh meat and cheese, unusual pasta shapes, unsweetened yogurt, fresh herbs ... we could go on and on. 1) 8am-10pm. 101, Bldg 17, Central Park International Apartments, Chaoyang District. (6533 6792); 2) Daily 8am-10pm. Laiguangying Donglu (opposite Heping Hospital), Chaoyang District. (8470 1557); 3) Daily 8am-10pm. Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 2253); 4) Daily 8am-9pm. Inside East Lake Villa Clubhouse, Chaoyang District. (6467 8018); 5) Daily 8ammidnight. 4 Ritan Beilu (opposite to Fancaodi Primary School), Chaoyang District. (8563 0626); 6) Daily 8am-10pm. 6 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District. (6461 6928); 7) Daily 8am-midnight. South of Chaoyang Park’s West Gate, Chaoyang District. (6501 6249) www. jennyshop.com.cn 婕妮璐, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区新城国际17号楼101; 2) 朝阳区来广营东路和平医院对面; 3) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼; 4) 朝阳区东湖别墅会所里; 5) 朝阳区日坛北路4号(芳草地小学对面); 6) 朝阳区三里屯北小街6号; 7) 朝阳区朝阳公园西门南侧

Jenny Wang Grocery chain run by Jenny Lou’s sister. 1) Daily 8am-midnight. Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8338); 2) Daily 7.30 am-10pm. Pinnacle Plaza, Shunyi District. (8046 2316/3302); 3) Daily 9am-8pm. River Garden, Shunyi District. (8046 5109); 4) Yosemite Branch, Shunyi District. (8041 7063); 5) 8am-9.30pm. Chateau Regalia Branch, Shunyi District. (6450 8108); 6) Bldg 5, Grasse Town, Songzhuang, Tongzhou District. (8951 6858); 7) Beijing Euro Village Branch, Shunyi District. (8046 2316, 8046 3302) 1) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓底商; 2) 顺义区荣祥广场; 3) 顺义区裕京花园别墅区内; 4) 顺义区优山美地别墅区; 5) 顺义区丽高王府别墅区; 6) 通州区通州区宋庄镇葛渠村格拉斯小镇5号楼底商; 7) 顺义区欧陆苑别墅区对面

Taste Spain Find authentic imported Spanish goods at this gourmet grocery. Daily noon9pm. 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6413 2663) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园1层

GUIZHOU & GUANGXI Miao Minority Restaurant Caters to the dinner-and-show crowd with its nightly minority show. Dishes include Guizhou-style dog meat hot pot. 1) Daily 10am-2pm, 4-9.30pm. 300m north of the west gate of Tsinghua University, Haidian District. (6256 9150); 2) Daily 11am1.30pm, 4-9pm. 54 Fuxingmen Dajie (across from Minzugong), Xicheng District. (6607 9738) 盛祥, 1) 海淀区清华大学西门北侧300米路西; 2) 西城区复兴门大街54号(民族宫对面)

Mitao Restaurant Guizhou and Yunnan dishes dominate Mitao’s menu, with specialties that might surprise even fans of Southwest Chinese cuisine. Daily 10am-10pm. 1) Unit 1330, 3/F, West Tower, Soho Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5900 3106); 2) 6/F, Chaoyang Joy City, 28 Qingnian Lu, Chaoyang District. (8552 3418) 蜜桃餐厅, 1) 朝阳区东大桥路8号Soho尚都西塔3层1330号; 2) 朝阳区青年路28号朝阳大悦城6层

HOMESTYLE & PRIVATE CUISINE Mrs. Rose’s Private Kitchen Book a six-course tasting dinner of Afro-Caribbean cuisine in Mrs. Rose’s own home. Bookings are only taken for weekends.

SEPTEMBER 2011

ONGOING: ARIA’S ALL ABOUT CHEESE

Indulge with luxury French cheeses and a glass of Chianti. (rose@privatekitchen.asia) Xiao Wang Fu Down home Chinese food of consistent quality in atmospheres ranging from humble (Guanghua Lu) to elegant (Ritan). Also serves crisp-skinned roast duck. Voted “Best Kung Pao Chicken” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10pm. Inside the North Gate of Ritan Park, Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8561 5985); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. Bldg 2, Guanghua Lu Dongli, Chaoyang District. (6591 3255); 3) Daily 5.30pm-1am. 15 Qianhai Beiyan, Xicheng District. (6617 5558) 小王府, 1) 朝阳区日坛路日坛公园北门内; 2) 朝阳区光华路东里2号楼; 3) 西城区前海北沿15号

HOT POT Haidilao Hot Pot This popular eatery is as famous for its hospitality as it is for its authentic Sichuan cuisine. Voted “Best Hot Pot,” “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese),” and “Outstanding Service“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 24hrs. 2A Baijiazhuang Lu (next to No. 80 Middle School), Chaoyang District. (6595 2982); 2) Daily 24hrs. 7/F, New Wedding Shopping Center, 109 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6617 4063); 3) Daily 10.30am-3am. 3/F, Beiyue Dasha, 2A Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District. (8463 9300) 海底捞火锅, 1) 朝阳区白家庄路甲2号 (八十中学西侧); 2) 西城区西单北大街109号婚庆大楼7层; 3) 朝阳区惠新东街甲2号北奥大厦3层

HUAIYANG Summer Palace Light and delicious Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine cooked with ﬂair. Check out their daily tea cocktails and French Bordeaux selections. Voted “Outstanding Cantonese Restaurant (High-End)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am2pm, 6-10pm. Lobby, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2266 ext 34) 夏宫中餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街1号中国大饭店大堂

HUNAN & HUBEI Karaiya Spice House Well-executed Hunan fare, sound service and a laidback ambience. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3535) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼

Liujia Guo Hunan restaurant famous for its bu er guo – a ﬁsh soup served in a huge clay pot that can feed four. Daily 10am-11pm. 19 Nanheyan Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6524 1487) 刘家锅, 东城区南河沿大街19号 Xiang Ming Yuan Xiangcai favorites like hongshaorou (braised pork in claypot) and duojiao yutou (ﬁsh heads with sweet peppers). Daily 9.30am-2pm, 4.30-11pm. 1 Gongti Nanlu, Workers’ Stadium south gate, Chaoyang District. (6552 5493) 湘明园, 朝阳区工体南路1号

INDIAN/PAKISTANI Ganges Indian Restaurant Southern and northern Indian classics like chicken tikka masala and lamb rogan josh. Voted “Best Indian/Pakistani” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11pm. 1) S93-3, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District.

(6416 0181/6121); 2) Sancaitang Xiezi Lou, 160 Chengfu Lu, Haidian District. (6262 7944); 3) 5/B, Hairun International Apartment, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (5135 8353); 4) 138A, B1/F, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 2999) www.ganges-restaurant. com 恒河印度餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯VillageS93-3; 2) 海淀区成府路160号三才堂写字楼1层13号; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号海润国际公寓底商5号; 4) 朝阳区光华路9号世贸天阶地下1层138A

Indian Restaurant (Marriott Northeast) Sleek décor, comfy seating and one of the richest Indian dining experiences in the city. Daily 11am-2.30pm, 7.30-10pm. 2/F, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast, 26A Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5927 8888) 朝阳区霄云路甲26号海航大厦万豪酒店2层

Mirch Masala Tasty, authentic and aﬀordable in a pleasant, well-lit environment. Vegan friendly. Delivery also available. 1) Mon 5-10.30pm; Tue-Sun 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm. Unit 130, Bldg 2, Ritan Highlife, (across from the north gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (8563 6304); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. 1 Jingyang Hutong, Nanluogu Xiang, Xicheng District. (6406 4347) www. mirchmasala.com.cn 1) 马沙拉之香, 朝阳区雅宝路日坛公园北门日坛上街2号楼130号; 2) 西城区南锣鼓巷景阳胡同1号

Mughal's Restaurant Friendly staff serve up authentic Indian and Pakistani tandoori and curry dishes. Also offers weekdays set lunch and summertime terrace seating. Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6082/134 , 6638 2160, mughalsresta urant@vip.163.com) www.mughalsrestaurant. net 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层 Punjabi Indian Restaurant The Beijing branch is the seventh store of this nationwide chain and serves up tasty Punjabi cuisine with a focus on tandoor-roasted meats. Buffet specials on Tue, Fri and Sat nights. Daily 11.15am-11.15pm. C-8, 2/F, Lucky Street, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5867 0221/23) www.punjabichina.com 本杰

Annie’s Unpretentious, aﬀordable and popular Italian chain. Voted “Best Italian (Aﬀordable)” and “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Free delivery. 1) 11am-11pm. Ritan High Life 2-3-93, (across from North Gate of Ritan Park), Chaoyang District. (8569 3031); 2) Daily 11.30am-11pm. 16 Dongsanhuan Lu (next to CD Jazz Club), Chaoyang District. (6503 3871); 3) Daily 11am-11pm. West Gate of Soho New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8589 8366); 4) Daily 11am-11pm. A1 Nongzhan Nanlu (near the west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6591 1931); 5) Daily 11am-11pm. Jiuxianqiao, Jiangtai Lu, Shangye Jie, Chaoyang District. (6436 3735); 6) Daily 11.30am-11pm. Across from Western Academy Beijing, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4768) 7) Daily 11am-11pm. 1/F, Ruisai Business Building (opposite the Ascott Beijing), 2 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6568 5890) 安妮, 1) 朝阳区神路街 39号日坛上街2-3-93; 2) 朝阳区东三环路16号 (农展馆正门南侧); 3) 朝阳区建国路88号Soho现代城西门; 4) 朝阳区农展南路甲1号 (朝阳公园西门南侧); 5) 朝阳区酒仙桥将台路商业街; 6) 朝阳区来广营东路5号京西学校对面; 7) 朝阳区东三环南路2号瑞赛大厦商务楼1层(雅诗阁服务公寓对面)

Barolo Casual yet upscale Italian with a 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 8888) 巴罗洛, 朝阳区建国路甲83

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

Ciro’s Pomodoro This spacious Italian diner has nightly performances, DJs, live bands, a long extended bar, and alfresco seating. Daily 11am-3am. 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6008) 波莫多洛, 朝阳区三里屯北路81号

比, 朝阳区朝阳公园路好运街2楼C-8号

The Taj Pavilion Friendly management and some of Beijing’s ﬁnest Indian food in an authentic setting. Voted “Outstanding Indian/Pakistani” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 1) L222, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (8046 3238); 2) China Overseas Plaza (northwest of China World Shopping Mall), Chaoyang District. (136 9302 8663); 3) 3/F, Holiday Inn Lido, Jiangtai Lu, Shoudu Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6436 7678, 6437 6688 ext 3811) 泰姬楼印度餐厅, 1) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆时尚购物中心L222室; 2) 朝阳区国贸往西北中海广场; 3) 朝阳区首都机场路将台路丽都假日酒店广场缤纷廊3层

Cornerstone Feel-good Italian-American dining. Oﬀers something for everyone including favorites such as spaghetti and meatballs, and mac and cheese. Enjoy family-friendly service

WIN A STEAK! To win a voucher for a steak ﬁllet and lobster au gratin set meal at Queen’s Cafe, tell us: In which year was Queen Elizabeth II born? Email your answer to win@thebeijinger.com.

DIRECTORY / DINING and an aﬀordable wine selection and cocktails. Daily 10am-11pm. Unit 105, World Financial Center, 1 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 8488) 朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心105

Danieli’s Elegant Italian restaurant in the St. Regis hotel oﬀers classic Italian fare, including freshly made pasta and a selection of Italian wines. Set business lunch menus are more appealing for diners on a budget. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm, Sat-Sun 6-10pm. 2/F, St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2441) 丹尼

威尼斯餐厅，朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

Va Piano Chic contemporary setting combined with freshly baked pizza, authentic pastas, 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

艾丽意大利餐厅, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店2层

Fratelli Fresh The spotless open kitchen produces fresh Tuscan-fare: pastas, wood-ﬁred pizzas, meat and ﬁsh, as well as large T-bone steaks. Daily 10.30am-2.30pm, 5-10.30pm. 1/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5863 8203) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店1层

LMPlus Run by Massimo Masili from L'Isola's, LMPlus oﬀers a simple decor for about 20 people at four tables. It serves simple but tasty Italian fare and has a great by-the-glass wine selection. A wine room favoring Italian bottles with a table can seat 10 people. Daily 10am11pm. 103, Tower 10 Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6533 6366) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际10号103

Luce Italian restaurant by day, hosts everything from networking events to techno parties by night. Sun-Thu noon-2am; Fri-Sat noon-4am. 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8402 4417) www.luceluna.com 路溪, 东城区旧鼓楼大街138号

Luga’s Little Italy Italian classics from Luga. Daily 11am-11pm. Above Luga’s Villa, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街

Metro One of Beijing’s oldest Italian restaurants, where diners can match sauces and freshly made pastas. Voted “Outstanding Italian (Aﬀordable)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-10pm. 9 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 7828) 美特柔, 朝阳区工体西路9号

Prego A modern Italian restaurant serving authentic regional home-style dishes prepared by an Italian chef. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7815) 意大利餐厅, 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Ristorante Sadler Owned by two-star Michelin chef Claudio Sadler, this restaurant delivers well-executed dishes in a contemporary ﬁne-dining setting. Daily noon-2pm, 6.30-10.30pm. Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6559 1399) 东城区前门东大街23号

Ba Xi Wei Authentic, fresh and tasty Japanese BBQ skewers. Good selection of sake, shochu and Japanese teas. 1) Douban Hutong (northwest corner of Dongmencang Hutong and Douban Hutong intersection), Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (6406 4769); 2) North of Yonganli Zhongjie and Tonghuihe Beilu T-junction, Chaoyang District. (6566 1659); 3) South gate (next to Jingkelong), Gaojiayuan residential area, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6431 9866) 八喜为， 1) 东城区东四十条东门仓胡同和豆瓣胡同十字路口西北角; 2) 朝阳区建国门外通惠河北路永安里中街丁字路口北; 3) 朝阳区将台路高家园社区南门京客隆旁边

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, info@beirestaurant.com) www.beirestaurant.com 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 as the centerpiece. Costly but delicious. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm. 1) Unit N4-30, 3/F, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District. (6415 2112); 2) 902 Pinnacle Plaza, Jingshun Lu, Shunyi District. (8046 5112) 尚水长廊铁板烧餐厅, 1) 朝阳区三里屯路11号院 (Village北区)能号楼3层N4-30单元; 2) 顺义区天竺镇开发区荣祥广场902

Tavola Excellent Neapolitan-style Italian cuisine in a setting that works equally well for intimate dinners or group events. Business set lunch RMB 108-138. 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) www. tavola-bj.com 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 5.3011pm. Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5707) 意大利

Hatsune Alan Wong’s ﬁrst Beijing restaurant specializes in unique sushi and hand rolls. Voted “Best Japanese” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.3010pm. 1) 2/F, Heqiao Bldg C, 8A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6581 3939); 2) S8-30 (Opposite Element Fresh), Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6415 3939) 隐泉日本料理, 1) 朝阳区光华路甲8号和乔大厦 C座2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼S8-30

Honzen Contemporary Japanese, featuring a tempting selection of sushi, sashimi, tempura and grilled dishes. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-10pm. 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4200) 朝阳区亮马桥路 50号凯宾斯基饭店

Invincible Ramen All the elements combine for Beijing’s most divine ramen. Daily 11am10.30pm. 32 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6467 7688) 无敌家浜骨汤创作面坊, 朝阳区

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Inagiku Time-honored Tokyo brand delivering traditional Kyoto-style ﬁne dining created with top-end ingredients from around the world. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. Rm 315, 3/F, Park Life, Yintai Centre, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8517 2838) 稻菊, 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心悦生活315

Kagen Stainless steel tables and cool electronica music accompany tasty marinated meat grilled fresh at each table. Daily 10.30am-2pm, 5.30-9.30pm. B1/F, Bldg C, Heqiao Dasha, 8 Guanghua Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6583 6830) 火源, 朝阳区光华东路8号和乔大厦C座地下1层

Nadaman Reﬁned Japanese cuisine, including kaiseki sets, sushi, sashimi and more. 4/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6407) 滩万日餐厅, 朝阳区建国路外大街1号国贸大酒店4层

Nishimura Teppanyaki, robatayaki, sushi and more in a stylish setting. Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 6-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6841 2211 ext 2719) 西村餐厅, 海淀区紫竹院路29号香格里拉饭店2层

Restaurant T Two-story modern Japanese restaurant that features seasonal Kaiseki sets and tempura. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. Unit 28, 1/F, Tower C, The Oﬃce Park (Yuanyang Guanghua International), 10 Jintong Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8590 6581) 紫兆, 朝阳区金桐西路10号远洋光华国际C座1层28单元

Sake Manzo This small “dining bar” has a terriﬁc home-style menu and a shochu (Panjiayuan) selection. 1) Daily 6pm-midnight. 7A, Tuanjiehu Beisantiao (to open in early August), Chaoyang District. (6436 1608); 2) Daily 6pm-midnight;. 1/F, Yilongfang, Yilongtai Apartment, 28 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (8770 8767) www.manzo-dining.com 慢走日本烧灼餐厅, 1) 朝阳区团结湖北三条甲 7号(八月初营业); 2) 朝阳区潘家园南里28号漪龙台公寓伊龙坊1层

Sanma No Aji A Gulou izakaya that serves skewers of yakitori chicken and shrimp, ramen and more. Daily noon-11am-11.30pm. 70 Beiluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District (6407 8336) 秋刀鱼之味,东城区北锣鼓巷70号 Suzumei A great corner nook Japanese restaurant and bar in Sanyuanli that somehow

TAKE 5 KITCHEN STORES DONGJIAO MARKET

Grungy and dusty, but worth rummaging for bargain basics. (6774 7864)

EUROCHEF CHINA

The shopping stop for the most serious of home cooks, EuroChef is a wholesale center where you can find plenty to fill a domestic kitchen, from pots to the most up-to-date gadgets. (6438 2431)

HEC

Beijing’s hidden gem for any cook searching for restaurant-quality kitchenware. Stock up on pots, pans, and most anything else for a reasonable price. (8355 9988)

IKEA

The expat go-to spot for filling the shelves. Just don’t expect all purchases to last. (6479 2345)

PANTRY MAGIC

A pricier store catering to the expat crowd that offers basics, extravagant extras and occasional cooking demonstrations. (5208 6001)

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ﬁnds a way to oﬀer a bit of everything; there’s eel over rice, yakitori, sashimi and more. Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight (or until last customer leaves). Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight (or until last customer leaves). 1/F, Bldg 6, Sanyuanli residential compound (north side), 2 Xinyuan Jie, Chaoyang District. (6466 0204) 朝阳区新源街2号三源里小区6号楼1层北侧

Tairyo Teppanyaki All-you-can eat teppanyaki by knife-wielding chefs who slice and dice everything from beef and lamb chops to cod ﬁlets and shrimp in front of you. RMB 198 for all-you-can-eat-and-drink. Voted “Outstanding Japanese” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 10am-1pm, 5-11pm. 305 China View, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1180/1); 2) Daily 11am-2pm, 5-11pm. 2/F, Yaxing Mansion, Maizidian Jie, Chaoyang District. (6461 2336); 3) Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, 5-11pm. Bldg E, Shenggu Jiayuan, Anzhen Qiao, Chaoyang District. (6444 8855/66); 4) Daily 11am-10pm. 15 Wanliu Zhonglu, Haidian District. (8256 6044); 5) Daily 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm. S2-32, 3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 8075, 6416 0075) www.tairyo.cn 大渔铁板烧, 1) 朝阳区工体东

our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6532 4050) www.1001nights.cn 1001 夜, 朝阳区工体北路兆龙饭店对面

Biteapitta Falafels, hummus, sandwiches and shawarma. Set meals available. Good value for money. Voted "Best Middle Eastern” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am11pm. 2/F, Tongli Studio (same block as Le Petit Gourmand), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6467 2961, ilovepitta@biteapitta. com) 吧嗒饼, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里2层 Khatoon Traditional Persian food with daily rotating specials. Daily 11.30am-11pm. Liangmahe Nanlu (50m west of Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District. (8532 1071) 朝阳区亮马河南路(亮马河南路和新东路路口往西50米)

Yotsuba Incomparably fresh, traditional Japanese fare. Call ahead several days for reservations; large parties are not recommended. 1) Tue-Sun 5-11pm. Next to Bldg 2, Xinyuan Xili Zhongjie (near Xindong Lu), Chaoyang District. (6467 1837); 2) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. 2/F, Bldg 8, Lakeview Place, Dragon Bay Villa, Shayu Huanlu, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8042 2284) 四叶, 1) 朝阳区新源西里中街2号楼旁(近新东路); 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇沙峪环路8号楼2层

KOREAN Ai Jiang Shan This upscale Korean barbecue and seafood restaurant in the Lido area proves that char-grilling and composure can go together. Choose from octopus, sashimi and various cuts of beef. Voted “Outstanding Korean” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. North Gate of Si’de Park, 39 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District. (8456 9511) www.aijiangshan.com 爱江山, 朝阳区将台西路四德公园北门

Saveurs de Corée Daily noon-11pm. 128-1 Xiang’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5741 5753) 东城区香饵胡同128-1号

MEDITERRANEAN George’s Mediterranean Cuisine Owned by a Hong Kong native, this hidden gem oﬀers some of the best Greek moussaka in town. Daily noon-3pm, 6-10pm. 1A Fangcaodi Beixiang, Chaoyang District. (8561 3357) 佐治地中海餐厅, 朝阳区芳草地北巷甲1号

Palette Vino This hutong restaurant oﬀers great value for money with its set meals and quality food, not to mention the wine selection. Daily 11am-10pm. 5 Dongsi Shiyitiao, Dongcheng District. (6405 4855) www.palettewines.cn 派乐坊, 东城区东四十一条5号 Sureño Modern Mediterranean cuisine from a beautiful open kitchen with woodﬁred ovens. Voted “Best Italian (High-End)” and “Outstanding Wine List” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3.30pm, 610.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5240) www.surenorestaurant.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village瑜舍地下1层

MIDDLE EASTERN 1001 Nights Some of the best Middle Eastern food in Beijing plus nightly belly dancing. Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in

RUSSIAN Queen’s Cafe A Hong Kong institution serving up Russian cuisine, done HK-style. Daily 12am-11pm. 3/F, S9, Sanlitun Village South (close to Karaiya Spice House), 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6416 1928, info@queenscafe.com) 皇后饭店, 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯Village南区3层(近辣屋)

White Nights Get your ruble’s worth with succulent peppercorn beef tenderloin accompanied by a working man’s serving of creamy mashed potato. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 13A Beizhong Jie (oﬀ Dongzhimennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9595) 白夜西餐, 东

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Takenosuke Authentic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki omelets and teppanyaki. MonFri 5-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Unit 5081, 5/F, Bldg D, Chaowai Soho, 6B Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6431 8238) 朝阳 Tori Tei This raucous Japanese BBQ restaurant does a tasty line in chicken, beef and vegetable skewers, washed down with icecold Kirin beer and pots of sake. Daily 11ammidnight. 8, Xinyuanli Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6461 4513) 朝阳区新源里中街8号

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路中国红街305号; 2) 朝阳区麦子店街亚星大厦 2层; 3) 朝阳区安贞桥胜古家园E座; 4) 海淀区万柳中路15号; 5) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village南区3层S2-32

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Pizza” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) www.treebeijing.com 隐蔽的树,

Rumi Its plush, minimalist interior is inviting, but the savory kebabs seal the deal. Voted “Outstanding Middle Eastern” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30ammidnight. 1A Gongti Beilu (opposite Zhaolong Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8454 3838) www. rumigrill.com 入迷, 朝阳区工体北路甲1号兆龙饭店对面

Turkish Mum Traditional Turkish fare and a good wine list. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 3 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8532 3979) 土耳其妈妈, 朝阳区工体北路3号

PIZZA Cat’s Eye Chinese-run pizza restaurant with delivery options. 1) Daily 11am-midnight. 129 Gulou Dongdajie, Xicheng District. (6407 7545); 2) Daily 10am-midnight. 10 Tuanjiehu Beitoutiao, Chaoyang District. (6582 1896) 猫眼, 1)东城区鼓楼东大街129号; 2)朝阳区团结湖北头条10号

Domino’s American pizza-delivery chain. (40 0882 5252) www.dominos.com.cn Gung Ho! Gourmet Pizza Factory Pizza delivery service oﬀering ten “gourmet” toppings featuring wine-soaked blackcurrants, fresh pesto and New Zealand mozzarella. Voted “Outstanding Pizza“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-midnight. Bldg. 3, China View, (rear side, opposite City Hotel), Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8587 1404/1370) www.gunghopizza.com 叫板!比萨, 朝阳区工体东路中国红街3号楼

The Kro’s Nest Huge pizzas and other caloriﬁc treats such as Kro’s Kurly fries and pizza innovations like pizza sliders. The bar stays open late. Voted “Outstanding New Restaurant (Non-Chinese)“ and “Outstanding Pizza“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Thu 11am-1am (full menu served until 11pm), Fri-Sun 11am-2am (full menu served until midnight). 35 Xiaoyun Lu (opposite Beijing Renaissance Hotel), Chaoyang District. (8391 3131) 乌巢, 朝阳区霄云路35号(国航大厦万丽酒店对面)

Papa John’s Pizza With almost twenty outlets Beijing-wide, Papa John’s delivers to your door. (40 0888 7272) www.papajohnschina.com Pizza Buona Longtime Gongti staple serves doughy, thick-crusted, American-style pizza. Daily 10.30am-midnight. 7 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 3518) 朝阳区工体西路7号

Pizza by LMPlus Italian-style thin-crust pizza with a fresh, herby tomato base. Daily 11am-11pm. 111 Tower 11, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0108) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际 11号楼111号

The Tree Popular thin-crust pies, best washed down with Belgian beer. Voted “Best

Shanghai Min (Xiao Nan Guo) Established in 1987, this restaurant chain serves traditional Shanghai cuisine in a contemporary interior. 1) Daily 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. 2/F, Jinbao Plaza, 89 Jingbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (40 0820 9777); 2) Rm 301, 3/F, China Life Center, 17 Jinrong Dajie, Xicheng District. (40 0820 9777); 3) Stall CC16, B1/F, Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (40 0820 9777); 4) Stall 401-A, 4/F, IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (40 0820 9777); 5) 3/F, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (40 0820 9777) 小南国 1)东城金宝街89号金宝大厦; 2) 西城金融大街 17号中国人寿中心3楼301; 3) 东城王府井大街东方新天地广场地下一层CC18号；4）朝阳新源南路1-3号都汇天地商场4层401-A号；5）朝阳工体北路8号三里屯Soho一栋3层

Shi Du Noodles Cheap, Shanghai-style noodles. Daily 10pm-6pm, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 art district (near Dashanzi Qiao), Chaoyang District. (5978 9975) 食度面馆,朝阳区酒仙桥路 4号798艺术区内(近大山子桥)

SICHUAN Chuan Ban Its location in the first floor of Sichuan province’s Beijing rep office fuels its reputation as the most authentic Sichuan cuisine in town. Voted “Outstanding Sichuan” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Fri 7-9am, 10.50am-2pm, 4.50-9.30pm; Sat-Sun 7am-10pm. 5 Gongyuan Toutiao, Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6512 2277 ext 6101) 川办餐厅, 东城区建国门内贡院头条5号 Mina’s Restaurant An friendly oasis in the Songzhuang wilds. Specialties include spicy frog and turtle dishes. Mon-Fri noon10pm, Sat-Sun noon-11pm. Xiao Pu Village, Songzhuang art district, Tongzhou District. (6959 7552) 米娜餐厅,通州区宋庄镇小堡村 San Yang Cai The signatures in this Sichuan restaurant are based on eels, loachs and bullfrogs, three typical Sichuan ingredients. Daily 11am-11pm. North Gate of Workers’ Stadium (beside Latte), 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6552 3499; 6552 6499) 三样菜, 朝阳区工体北路8号工人体育场北门

Shuangliu Laoma Tutou For more adventurous eaters, rabbit heads (a Chengdu specialty) are the featured items on the menu here, but they also serve up other interesting Sichuan eats. Daily 10am-midnight. 48 Donsanhuan Nanlu (at the C exit of the Shuangjing subway stop on Line 10), Shuangjing , Chaoyang District. (6540 5858) 双流老妈兔头,朝阳区东三环南路48号(地铁双井站C口南)

Spring Organic Fish Restaurant Healthy Sichuan food prepared with quality ingredients, from fresh ﬁsh and seasonal vegetables to truﬄes and mushroom, all imported from Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Tibet. Daily 10am-2.30pm, 5-9.30pm. 1) 23A Taiping Lu, Haidian District. (6818 1113); 2) 11 Jianhua Nanlu, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6566 8001; 182 0165 2683 for English) 同和春野生鱼庄, 1) 海淀区太平路甲23号; 2) 朝阳区建外大街建华南路11号

SOUTHEAST ASIAN Lau Pa Sak This Singaporean outlet serves street food indoors: noodles, satay and more. Try their condensed milk coﬀee. Daily 11am-11pm. Xindong Lu (opposite Canadian

DIRECTORY / DINING–NIGHTLIFE Embassy), Chaoyang District. (6417 0952) 老巴刹, 朝阳区新东路加拿大使馆对面

of the JW Marriott’s steak restaurant is reﬂective of the rich, reﬁned cuts served up by its open kitchen. Voted “Outstanding Steak“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8530) 朝阳区建国路83号华贸中心

by two chefs from Saigon and run by the people from Tuk Tuk Thai and the Stone Boat. Tue-Sun 11am-11pm. 10 Qianliang Hutong Xixiang, Dongcheng District. (8400 2699, beijingsusu@gmail.com) 苏苏会, 东城区钱粮

Amilal Well-priced whiskeys, good beers and tiny living room-style ambiance make this one of Beijing’s best bars. Daily 2pm-late. 48 Shoubi Hutong (southeast of 66 Gulou Dongdajie), Dongcheng District. (8404 1416) 东城区鼓楼东

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Flamme International Grill This stylish twoﬂoor bar and grill features American steaks. Lava chocolate cake is a special delight. Voted “Outstanding New Restaurant (Non-Chinese)“ and “Outstanding Steak“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-midnight. S433, Sanlitun Village, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 8608) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里屯 Village3楼S4-33室

Malacca Legend Elaborate Malaysian restaurant boasts serene water views (Luoma Lake location) and zesty Southeast Asian cuisine. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 1/F Building B, Ocean International Center, 58 East 4th Ring Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 0075); 2) On the banks of Luoma lake, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8049 8902) 马六甲传奇, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区东四环路58号远洋国际中心B座1层; 2) 顺义区后沙峪镇罗马湖畔

SPANISH Agua Fine Spanish dining. Voted "Best Spanish Restaurant" and “Outstanding New Restaurant (Non-Chinese)“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6188) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Bar Code Paella and tapas are the highlights at this wine-bar-cum-taperia. Daily 3pmmidnight. World City (north of The Place), 10 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8590 7855) 朝阳区东大桥路10号世界城商业街(世贸天阶北面)

Carmen Tapas plates, hearty salads, paella and roasted whole suckling pig. Voted “Outstanding Spanish” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-2am. Nali Patio (opposite north entrance of Let’s Burger), 81 Sanlitun Beijie, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038) 朝阳区三里屯北街81号（哪里花园边）

Ole Spanish Restaurant This Spanish restaurant consists of three floors: the first is a bar and lounge, the second is for tapas, and the top floor focuses on fine dining. Delivery service now available. Sun-Wed 11am-midnight, Thu 11am-2am, Fri- Sat 11am-4am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (next to Salsa Caribe), Chaoyang District. (6595 9677) 朝阳区工体北路4号院(卡利宾旁边)

Migas Restaurant & Lounge Headed by chefs from Spain and decorated with Miroesque paintings, this stylish restaurant serves up a wide selection of modern Spanish tapas with a good wine selection. Enjoy the views from the terrace on white egg-shaped seats surrounded by green cactus. 6/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6061) 米家思, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园6层

Niajo Specializes in traditional Valencian paella and imported Spanish ham and cheeses. Daily 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6052) 朝

理, 东城区鼓楼东大街小经厂胡同67号

Grange This steakhouse serves mean and delicate cuts with dipping sauces doled out of beakers and pipettes. Mon-Fri 11.30-3pm (lunch), daily 5.30-11pm (dinner). 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

五道营胡同64号院

光天地6层; 2) 朝阳区工体西路6号(工体100南边); 3) 朝阳区霄云路35号; 4) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里2区4号楼(炎黄艺术馆斜对面)

THAI Lime Cafe This vibrant cafe oﬀers classic Thai dishes, with a few inspired twists such as the spicy tuna salad. Daily 11.30am-9.30pm. Store 103, Bldg 15, Central Park, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0887, tarntip_99@yahoo.com) 青柠泰餐厅, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号新城国际15号楼103铺

Purple Haze Restaurant & Bar Thai cuisine served amongst purple hues. Books, coﬀee and Wi-Fi create the perfect atmosphere for a lazy afternoon. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. Opposite the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium (in the small alley behind the ICBC Bank), Chaoyang District. (6413 0899, 8774 6387, www.purplehaze.com.cn 紫苏庭, 朝阳区工体北门对面胡同工商银行后

Purple Haze Courtyard Authentic Thai cuisine in rustic hutong digs. Voted “Best Thai” in our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-11.30pm. 1, Dongsi Liutiao (east exit), Dongcheng District. (6501 9345) 紫苏庭, 东城区东四六条1号

VEGETARIAN The Veggie Table Hearty, punchy vegetarian fare made with locally-sourced produce. Daily 11.30am-10.30pm. 19 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6446 2073) 东城区五道

STEAKHOUSES

VIETNAMESE Luga’s Pho Pho This small restaurant serves authentic Vietnamese-style pho, nem and Vietnamese coﬀee. Daily 10am-3am. Above Luga’s (opposite Tongli Studio), Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 2786) 朝阳区三里屯后街同里对面

Susu New Vietnamese restaurant staﬀed

WIN VINDALOO! To win a RMB 200 voucher to Ganges Indian Restaurant, answer this question: What is the name of the wheel at the center of the Indian ﬂag? Email your answer to win@thebeijinger.com.

路81号那里花园3层

Aria See Dining Directory under “European.” Atmosphere Bar Expect spectacular views on a good day at Beijing’s highest bar. Failing that, you can count on the drinks being good. Daily noon-2am. 80/F, China World Summit Wing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6505 2299 ext 6433) 朝阳区光华路国贸 3期80层(中国大饭店北侧)

Bar Blu One of Beijing’s longest-running dancing spots, complete with terrace. Daily 6.30pm-late. 4/F, Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6417 4124, info@barblu. cn) 蓝吧, 朝阳区三里屯后街同里4层 The Beach Sand-laden summer rooftop venue. Daily 7pm-late. 4/F, Block 8, 8 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (135 2188 2889) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路8号公馆4层 Beer Mania Belgian beer purveyor par excellence. Daily 2pm-late. 1/F, Taiyue Fang, Nansanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6500 0559, beermania.beijing@gmail.com) www.beermania.cn 朝阳区南三里屯路泰乐坊1层

Dianke Dianlai A fantastic courtyard restaurant oﬀering two innovative set menus (RMB 99 or RMB 198) including dishes like Jingpominority roasted chicken and multicolored glutinous rice. Daily 11am-11pm. 8 Dafangjia Hutong (oﬀ Chaoyangmen Nanxiaojie), Dongcheng District. (6512 0930) 滇客滇来, 东城区大方家胡同8号(朝阳门地铁站南)

The Astor Grill Grain-fed tenderloin steak, cigars and an extensive wine list. Lovely terrace. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm; daily 6-10pm. 3/F, St. Regis Hotel Apartments, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6460 6688 ext 2637)

CRU Steakhouse The sleek, warm design

楼东大街往北走100米)

TAIWAN Bellagio Moneyed hipsters satisfy their midnight munchies at this hip Taiwanese eatery. Don’t miss the stunning shaved ice desserts. Voted“Best Late-Night Dining” and “Outstanding Kung Pao Chicken“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.1) Daily 11am-10pm. 6/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 5658); 2) Daily 11am-5am. 6 Gongti Xilu, south of the Gongti 100 Bowling Alley, Chaoyang District. (6551 3533); 3) Daily 11am-4am. 35 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8451 9988); 4) Daily 11am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2 Anhui Beili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District. (6489 4300) 鹿港小镇, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新

营胡同19号

艾斯特扒房, 朝阳区建国门外大街21号国际俱乐部饭店公寓3层

Dali Renjia Authentic and cheap Yunnan eats. No English menu (yet). Daily 10.30am11pm. 80 Baochao Hutong (100m north of Gulou Dongdajie), Dongcheng District. (158 1039 2366) 大理人家, 东城区宝钞胡同80号(鼓

Steak Exchange A wide variety of steaks in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. InterContinental Hotel, 11 Financial Street, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5916) 西城区金融街11号洲际酒店

阳区三里屯路81号那里花园3层

Saffron Oﬀering comfy couches, high ceilings and Spanish/Catalan-inspired cuisine. Tue-Sun noon-2.30pm (lunch), 2-6pm (coﬀee/desserts), 6-10.30pm (dinner). 64 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 4909) 东城区安定门

Dali Courtyard Atmospheric decor, easygoing hospitality and delicious food. Set menu only. Voted “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year (Chinese),” “Outstanding Outdoor Dining“ and “Outstanding Yunnan“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am9.30pm. 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 1430) 大

Apothecary Cocktails prepared with class and care. Also features a menu of Creole dishes prepared using house-made ingredients. Tue-Sat 7pm-late, Sun 6pm-late (kitchen closes 1am). 3/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6040) 朝阳区三里屯北

Middle 8th Restaurant Comfortable, hip Yunnan restaurant. Try the Yunnan-style spare ribs and the dragon beans. Voted “Best Yunnan” in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. 1) Daily 11am-11.30pm. Zhongba Lou, Sanlitun Zhongjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 0629); 2) Daily 11am-10.30pm. R17, Zhongguancun Pedestrian Mall, 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District. (5172 1728) 中八楼, 1) 朝阳区三里屯中街中八楼; 2) 海淀区中关村大街15号中关村广场步行街R17

Blue Frog The Sanlitun branch features a cocktail-heavy drinks menu and a patio. Voted “Outstanding Burger“ in our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-2am. S4-30, 3/F, Bldg 4, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 4030) www.bluefrog. com.cn 蓝蛙, 朝阳区三里屯北路19号三里屯 Village南区4号楼3层S4-30

The Bookworm See Dining Directory under “Cafes & Teahouses” The Brick Food and cheap drink in this Shuangjing neighborhood pub where fun is the name of the game. Daily 4pm-late. Unit 2-11, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District. (139 1113 6564) 朝阳区双井桥东北角广渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼底商2-11

Buzz Chill out and relax in this intimate bar that features signature cocktails and an extensive collection of premium whiskeys, cognacs, wines and ports. Mon-Sat 6pm-1.30am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区

Rainbow Authentic Yunnan cuisine in fantastic surroundings.. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 5/F, Crowne Plaza Sun Palace Beijing, Yunnan Dasha, Northeast corner of Taiyanggong Qiao and Xibahe, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6429 8888 ext 6425)

金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

彩云天, 新云南皇冠假日酒店5层, 朝阳区东北三环西坝河太阳宫桥东北角

门往南300米

NIGHTLIFE BARS & CLUBS

CD Blues Cafe & Bar Live blues and devastating cocktails. Daily 4pm-late. Nongzhanguan Lu (south of the Agricultural Exhibition Hall), Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6506 8288) 朝阳区东三环路农展馆大 Centro Closed for renovations at present. A surprisingly comfortable spot to down drinks from bottled beers to blue cheese martinis. Nightly live jazz performances. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Shangri-La’s Kerry Centre Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6561 8833 ext 42) 炫酷,

12SQM Tiny pub with a huge selection of beer and liquor. Daily noon-1am. Corner of Nanluogu Xiang and Fuxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6402 1554, twelvesqm@yahoo.com) www.twelvesqm. com 东城区南锣鼓巷福祥胡同路口

朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心饭店1层

13 Club Hefty, dark and covered in graﬃti. Featuring mostly rock, metal and punk bands, with shows almost every night. Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-3am. 161 Chengfu Lu (Lanqiying bus stop; doorway is recessed in a small alley next to Da Waguan Restaurant), Haidian District. (8261 9267) 13俱乐部, 海淀

China Bar With one of the best views in town, this is deﬁnitely a place to impress. Daily 5pm-1am. 65/F, Park Hyatt, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8567 1234) 朝阳区建

区成府路蓝旗营车站下车，马路南边即是(瓦罐饭馆的西边)

2 Kolegas Intimate music venue. 21 Liangmaqiao Lu (inside the drive-in movie theater park), Chaoyang District. (6436 8998, 2kolegas@163.com) www.2kolegas.com 两个好朋友, 朝阳区亮马桥路21号（燕莎桥往东1500米路北汽车电影院内）

Alanting 1/F, Forte International Apartment, 235 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8571 5168) 阿兰亭咖啡, 朝阳区朝阳北路235号复地国际公寓1层

Champagne Bar Molecular mixology comes to town, plus bubbles. Daily 6pm-midnight. 2/F, Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Chaoyang District. (8511 7777) 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店2层

国门外大街2号

Chocolate Join Napoleon through his conquests in this Russian bar and squat on the gold-tiled squatters. Live music and drinks at RMB 38-48. Daily 7pm-6am. 19 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8561 3988) 朝阳区日坛北路19号

Ciro’s Pomodoro See Dining Directory under “Italian.” d lounge Beautiful place, beautiful drinks, beautiful people all converge at this sleek venue south of Sanlitun. Daily 8pm-late. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (across from Rock & Roll Club), Chaoyang District. (6593 7710) 朝阳区工体北路4号

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DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE The Den Watch sports until dawn; stick around for brunch. Voted “Outstanding LateNight Dining“ in our 2011 Restaurant Awards. Daily 24hrs. 4 Gongti Donglu (next to City Hotel’s main entrance), Chaoyang District. (6592 6290) 敦煌, 朝阳区工体东路4号城市宾

Wed, 7.30pm-4.30am; Thu-Sat, 7.30pm-5am. South Gate of Ritan Park, Chaoyang District. (8562 8142/8143) www.maggiesbar.com 美琪, 朝阳区日坛公园南门

Mao Mao Chong House vodka infusions, themed music nights and house-designed T-shirts are this bar’s trademarks. Daily 7pmlate. 12 Banchang Hutong (east oﬀ Nanluogu Xiang), Dongcheng District. (159 9264 6024) www.maomaochongstore.com 毛毛虫, 东城

馆正门旁边

East Shore Live Jazz Cafe Great for jazz with a view of Houhai. Daily 2.30pm-2am. 2/F, 2 Qianhai Nanyanlu (just to the west of the post oﬃce on Di’anmenwai Dajie), Xicheng District. (8403 2131) 东岸咖啡, 西城区地安门外

区板厂胡同12号(南锣鼓巷往东走)

Maison Camus High-end cognacs and Bordeaux and Burgundy wines for the connoisseur. Daily 4pm-midnight. 4/F, Reignwood Center, 8 Yong’an Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8523 5703, 8528 9518) 卡慕世家酒廊, 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东

大街前海南沿2号楼2层

El Nido/Bar No. 59 Ramshackle little hutong bar where beer selection dwarfs seating capacity by around ten to one. Daily 4pm-last customer leaves. 59 Fangjia Hutong (enter from Andingmennei Dajie), Dongcheng District. (8402 9495) 东城区方家胡同59号(丛安定门内大街往东走20米)

Enoterra Wine bar that serves good food as well. Voted “Outstanding Wine List” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 10am-2am. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6076) 朝阳区三里屯北路81号那里花园4层

里8号华彬中心4层

Move over, Haagen-Dazs. Shanghai Min kicks it old-school. veteran George Zhou. Daily 3pm-2am. Near Gate 12, east side of Workers’ Stadium, Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (6553 6299) 朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内12号进口

Great Leap Brewery Microbrewery in a siheyuan serves ales, pale ales, porters and other beers. Tue-Sat 3pm-midnight, Sun 3-7pm. 6 Doujiao Hutong (turn west oﬀ Nanluogu Xiang at Bar Uno, near Salud, onto Jingyang Hutong and follow the road until you hit Doujiao Hutong), Dongcheng District. (187 1007 7331) 大跃, 东城区豆角胡同6号 Green Cap Bar, The Irish-run bar for the Lido-Shunyi crowd. Live sports, Irish bar food and more. Tue-Sun noon-late. Beside Western Academy of Beijing, Laiguangying Donglu (oﬀ the Airport Expressway), Chaoyang District. 爱尔兰老人酒吧, 朝阳区来广营东路(北京京西学校旁边)

Entero Whiskey bar that’s cool like bebop and sunglasses and bongos. Has a karaoke room and darts competitions. Daily 7pm-3am. 1 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (8451 0554) 朝阳区新源里1号(新东路往北到左家庄桥右转50米见路口右转)

MAO Livehouse The capital’s premier music venue. Daily 4pm-late. 111 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District. (6402 5080) www.maolive.com 光芒, 东城区鼓楼东大街111号

ONGOING: MOONCAKE DELUXE

Grinders A good selection of beer and aﬀordable wine, with food including huge hoagies, burgers and other North American classics. Daily 10am-2am. Unit 3-02, Bldg 2, Tianzhi Jiaozi, 31 Guangqu Lu (northeast corner of Shuangjing Qiao), Chaoyang District. (8775 1847) 朝阳区双井桥东北角广渠路31号院天之骄子2号楼底商3-02

com) 德彼酒吧, 西城区烟袋斜街16号

Meishuguan Café 32 Qianliang Hutong, Dongcheng District (6404 6297) 美术馆咖啡,

Ichikura This tiny bar packs in as good a variety of single malt whiskies as you’ll ﬁnd in Beijing. 2/F (entrance via stairs at south wall of Chaoyang Theater), Chaoyang Theater, 36 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1107) 朝阳区东三环北路36号朝阳剧场南侧

东城区钱粮胡同32号

The Irish Volunteer This Irish bar stays true to the Irish culture, Guinness included (RMB 60). This two-room saloon also oﬀers food. Daily 9am-2am. Jiangtai Lu (opposite the east gate of the Lido Hotel), Chaoyang District. 朝阳

Migas See Dining Directory under “Spanish.”

区高家园小区平房311号(丽都饭店东门对面)

Jiang Hu Liveshow Bar Live music. Daily 7pm-2am. 7 Dongmianhua Hutong, Jiaodaokou Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 4611) 江湖酒吧, 东城区交道口南大街东棉花胡同7号

Juicy Three-story Chaoyang Park venue oﬀers Latin ﬂavored-fun with class and a rooftop terrace. Daily 6pm-late. 2-3/F, 2 Chaoyang Xilu (30m south of Chaoyang Park West Gate), Chaoyang District. (6593 0610) 朝阳区朝阳公园西路2号楼2-3层 (朝阳公园西门往南30米)

Mesh Equally at home to post-retail therapy or a night on the tiles. Daily 5pm-2am. 1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688) 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍1层

Mix (Westin Chaoyang) Live jazz in the evenings and an extensive selection of champagnes, wines and whiskey. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8000) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Mo Lounge A laid-back lounge downstairs from Kokomo. Sun-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-4am. 4/F, Tongli Studios, Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (6413 1019, kokomobeijing@gmail.com) www.kokomobeijing.com 朝阳区三里屯后街同里4层 Modo See Dining directory under “Contemporary International.”

Lantern Techno and other types of electronic music from the Acupuncture Records team. Wed-Sat 9pm-late. 100m north of Workers’ Stadium West Gate, (in the basement behind Xuxian Lou restaurant), Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (135 0134 8785) 灯笼, 朝阳区工体西路工体西门往北走100米(许仙楼后面地下1层)

Las Vegas Nightclub and Restaurant Nightclub also featuring a Turkish restaurant inside. Daily 10.30am-6am. B1/F, Ritan International Center, 39 Shenlu Jie, Chaoyang District. (6588 8887/7171, lasvegasbeijing@hotmail. com) 拉斯维加斯, 朝阳区神路街39号日坛国际酒店地下1层

Eudora Station Bar and Restaurant American food, a great terrace and live music. Bump City, featuring singer Greg Carroll (who formerly performed with Robert Palmer), plays a mix of Latin-inﬂuenced blues, jazz and rock & roll Wed-Sat 9.30pm-1am. Daily 9am-2am. 6 Fangyuan Xilu (opposite Lido Plaza), Chaoyang District. (6437 8331/8813) 朝阳区芳园西路6号 (丽都广场对面)

Lobby Lounge (Grand Millennium) 1/F, Grand Millennium Beijing, Fortune Plaza, 7 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (6530 9383) 朝阳区东三环中路7号财富中心 Hard Rock Cafe Burgers, pastas, desserts, cover bands and those ubiquitous T-shirts at this restaurant that saw its heyday in the 1990s. Daily 11.30am-2am. 1/F, Landmark Towers, 8 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6590 0500) 硬石餐厅, 朝阳区东三环北路8号亮马河大厦西大堂

Fez Bar Bar on Agua’s rooftop. 4/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6188, 5208 6198) 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花园4层

Home Plate Bar-B-Que See Dining directory under “American.”

Flames Flawlessly mixed drinks. Live performances add an air of relaxation. Daily 11am1am. Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Dongjie, Dongcheng District. (5812 8888) 东城

3号航站希尔顿酒店

Loong Bar A large, classy bar with the size, ambition and prices to be Centro redux. Daily 5.30pm-2am. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel, 83 Jianguo Lu, China Central Place, Chaoyang District. (5908 8906) 龙吧, 朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号 JW万豪酒店2层

Lush A caﬀeinated study spot by day and by night a place to cut loose. Daily 24hrs. 2/F, Bldg 1, Huaqing Jiayuan, Chengfu Lu (across from the Wudaokou light-rail station), Haidian District. (8286 3566) www.lushbeijing.com 海淀区

区王府井东街8号北京王府井西尔顿

成府路华清嘉园1号楼2层（五道口城铁站对面）

Flamme International Grill See Dining Directory under “Steakhouses.“

M Bar This sleek, elegantly decorated lounge features a circular central bar and a selection of well-mixed cocktails. Daily 6pm-2am. 6/F, Soﬁtel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666 ext 6525) 朝

Fresco Bar Classical design and excellent cocktails. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6-10pm; Sat-Sun (brunch) 11am-4pm, 6-10pm. Inside Maison Boulud, Ch’ien Men 23, 23 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District (6559 9200) 东

阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店6层

Maggie’s Legendary hot dogs. No joke. Sun-

城区前门东大街23号

Fubar A speakeasy with a ﬁne selection of drinks. Sun-Thu 2pm-2am, Fri-Sat 2pm-4am. Behind Stadium Dog, Gate 10, Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6593 8227) 福吧, 朝阳区工体东路工人体育场东门内10号进口

Fuel See Dining Directory under “Contemporary International” George’s Smart cocktail bar from Beijing bar

Long Bar Cocktails and live music by Terminal 3. Daily 4pm-1am. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, Terminal 3, Capital International Airport, Chaoyang District. (6458 8888) 朝阳区首都机场

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Nanjie Two ﬂoors packed with exchange students. Low prices. Daily 5pm-5am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu (opposite to Banana Leaf), Chaoyang District. (6413 0963) 南街, 朝阳区工体北路4号院蕉叶对面

Nearby the Tree De Koninck and Hoegaarden are served on tap, with a great selection of Belgian beers. If you feel peckish, order a pizza in from The Tree. Daily 11am-midnight. Xingfu Sancun (behind Yashow, west of Tongli), Chaoyang District. (6413 1522/87) www. nearbythetree.com 树旁边酒吧, 朝阳区幸福三村 (雅秀后边同里西边)

Olé See Dining directory under “Spanish.” The Orchid A modern Hutong hotel with beers from Great Leap Brewery. Daily 7ammidnight. 65 Baochao Hutong, Guloudong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 4818) www. theorchidbeijing.com 东城区鼓楼东大街宝钞胡同65号

Paddy O’Shea’s The best Guinness in town at Beijing’s ﬁrst genuine Irish pub. Quiz nights every Wed from 8pm, with well-sponsored prizes. Daily 10am-late. 28 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6415 6389) www. paddyosheas.com 朝阳区东直门外大街28号 Paddy’s Pitstop Beer, simple pub grub and

VIVA LAS VEGAS! Huxley’s Shut Up and Drink: Not much more need be said, really. Daily 6pm-late. Yandai Xiejie (the street running diagonally between the Drum Tower and Yinding Bridge), Xicheng District. (6402 7825, info@shutupjustdrink.

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DIRECTORY / NIGHTLIFE–STYLE outdoor seating from the Paddy’s posse. Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. 顺义区天竺开发

3/F, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 7794) 朝阳区三里屯路

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Tango Karaoke, with a nightclub at Yonghegong. Daily 24hrs. 1) South Gate of Ditan Park (next to Jin Ding Xuan restaurant), Dongcheng District. (6425 5677/6428 2288); 2) Gongti Xilu (beneath Gongti 100 bowling alley), Chaoyang District. (6551 9988) www.clubtango.cn 糖果,

Paulaner Brauhaus One of Beijing’s best choices for authentic, if pricey, German food, the Paulaner brews its own beer. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯基饭店

Plush Filled with natural light and overlooking a modern zen garden. Daily 7am-1am. 1/F, The Westin Beijing, 9B Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6606 8866 ext 7825) 西城区金融大街乙9号北京金融街威斯汀大酒店1层

Pomme O’Shea’s All about carbo-loading with the draft beer and the sports channel here. Tue-Sun 11.30am-late. 19 Kaifa Lu, Xibaixinzhuang, Houshayu, Shunyi District. (8046 2558) 石榴园, 顺义区后沙峪西白辛庄开发路19号

Portal Around-the-clock bar and internet hub. Daily 24hrs. 1/F, Langham Place, 1 Er Jing Lu, Beijing Capital International Airport (southwest of Terminal 3), Chaoyang District. (6457 5555) http://beijingairport.langhamplacehotels.com 朝阳区首都机场二经路1号朗豪酒店 (T3航站楼西南)

Press Club Bar Nixon drank here, you know. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, St. Regis Hotel Beijing, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6460 6688 ext 2360) 记者吧, 东城区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店1层

Punk A mixture of urban and neo-Gothic where big name DJs spin an eclectic mix. TueSat 8pm-3am. B1/F, The Opposite House, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Village, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6410 5222, info@barpunk.com) www. barpunk.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village1号楼瑜舍地下1层

Purple Haze Courtyard See Dining Directory under “Thai.“ Q Bar Quality tunes and top-notch cocktails. Nice terrace. Daily 5pm-2am. Top ﬂoor of Eastern Inn Hotel, 6 Baijiazhuang Lu (the south end of Sanlitun Nanlu), Chaoyang District. (6595 9239) www.qbarbeijing.com 朝阳区百家庄6号（朝阳门医院北门东100米）三里屯南路逸羽连锁酒店顶楼

R Lounge This huge hotel bar is perfect for hosting an event. 4/F, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 61 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区东三环中路61号北京富力万丽酒店4层

Redmoon Redmoon at the Grand Hyatt includes a wine bar, sushi bar and cigar lounge, all sleekly designed to cater to the executive set. Daily 5pm-1am. 1/F, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6510 9366, 8518 1234 ext 6366) http://www.beijing.grand.hyatt. com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp 东方亮, 东城区东长安街1号东方君悦酒店大厅

Rendez-vous Bar & Lounge Relaxing place to meet friends and clients for drinks and snacks. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 4200) 朝阳区凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号

The Ritz-Carlton Bar Light live music and a lounge atmosphere. Daily 5pm-1am. The RitzCarlton Beijing, 83A Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District. (5908 8131) 丽思卡尔顿吧, 朝阳区朝阳区建国路93号华贸中心

Riverbank Café & Bar 1/F, FX Hotel, 39 Maizidian Xijie, Chaoyang District. (6506 8277) 朝阳区麦子店西街39号富驿时尚酒店1层

The Saddle Cantina See Dining Directory under “Central and South American” Salud Fine 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

The Smuggler’s Cheap drinks and tavernstyle decor. 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (138 0107 1230) 朝阳区三里屯后街43号 The Stumble Inn Daily 10am-2am. S3-31,

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Terra See Dining directory under “Central & South American.” Tim’s Texas Bar-B-Q Meat-eater friendly bar-restaurant with popular quiz night. 2 for 1 happy hour every Monday-Friday from 3-7pm. Daily 9am-midnight. 14 Dongdaqiao Lu (on the corner of Guanghua Lu), Chaoyang District. (6591 9161) www.timsbarbq.com Tim’s 熏烤房, 朝阳区东大桥路14号贵友大厦正北200米

Tonic Lounge A modern, cozy bar oﬀering a selection of mixed drinks, wine by the glass and aperitifs. The bar is well designed with a stunning bar counter, a low ceiling and comfortable lounge seating. Daily 10am-12.30am. Lobby Level of Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5000 ext 5060) 汤尼酒廊, 朝阳区北京希尔顿酒店大堂

Touch A cutting-edge lounge with 88 kinds of vodka, and a wide selection of vodka-infused cocktails. Tue-Thu 9pm-1am, Fri-Sat 9pm-2am. 2/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888 ext 8112) 朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

The Tree This long-running Beijing pub specializes in Belgian beers and wood oven ﬁred pizzas. Voted “Best Pizza” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-2am. 43 Sanlitun Beijie (100m west of Sanlitun North Bar street, Youyi Youth Hostel, behind Poachers Inn), Chaoyang District. (6415 1954) 隐蔽的树, 朝阳区三里屯北街以西100米Poachers后面三里屯医院旁

Tun A large, cavernous space with a sofaequipped mezzanine and two big screens for watching sports. Daily 6pm-late. Courtyard 4 (20m south of Salsa Caribe), Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6585 5866, tunbar@gmail. com) 屯, 朝阳区工体北路4号院 Twilight Cocktails made with style, and hard-to-ﬁnd whiskeys. Pizza, pasta and other snacks available. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-2am. (Behind Starbucks) 3/F, 0102, Bldg 5, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5900 5376) 暮光, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho5号0102单元3层

Union Bar & Grille See Dining Directory under “American” V.A. Cafe & Bar This small cafe-bar is well equipped for weekly ﬂamenco and jazz performances. Daily 2pm-late. 13 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (5844 3638) 东城区五道营胡同13号

Vics Like Mix, albeit with a slightly more expat crowd. Daily 8.30pm-late. Inside the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (5293 0333) vics.com.cn 威克斯, 朝阳区工体北门内

VS Lounge Cafe, restaurant and bar featuring seductive cocktails, regular fashion shows and decor, videos and music all intended to entice. There’s also a pool table (Friday night pool tournaments), and BBQ every Sunday. Private parties/corporate events welcome. Daily 10am-2am. West side of Victoria Gardens, 15 Chaoyang Gongyuan Xili Nanqu, Chaoyang District. (6538 4707) 朝阳区朝阳公园西里南区 15号维多利亚花园公寓西侧

What Bar Tiny bar hosting local rock bands. Daily 4pm-late. 72 Beichang Jie (just north of the west gate of the Forbidden City), Xicheng District. (133 4112 2757) 什么酒吧, 西城区北长街72号(故宫西门往北)

The World of Suzie Wong Club Part 1930’s Shanghai opium den and part postmodern lounge. Daily 8.30pm-late. 1A Nongzhanguan Lu (west gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (6500 3377) 苏西黄, 朝阳区农展馆路甲 1号朝阳公园西门

Writers Bar Caviar and oysters complement the wide selection of cocktails and cigars. Daily noon-midnight. Raﬄes Beijing Hotel, Main Lobby, 33 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6526 3388 ext 4181) 作家酒吧, 东城区东长安街33号, 北京饭店莱佛士一层

Xiu A summer-friendly terrace plus much more in the luxuriant lounge. Mon-Fri

11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-late, Sat-Sun 6pm-late. Park Hyatt (entrance across from the hotel lobby), 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5867 1108) 秀, 朝阳区朝阳区建国门外大街2号

Yugong Yishan This live music venue is a perfect spot for more discriminating drunken debauchery. Daily 7pm-late. 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu (100m west of Zhangzizhong Lu subway station), Dongcheng District. (6404 2711) 愚公移山, 东城区平安大道张自忠路3-2号(地铁五号线张自忠路站往西100米)

Zajia Daily 11am-1am. Doufuchi Hutong next door to Contempio Temple Bar, Xicheng District. (8404 9141) 西城区豆腐池胡同(在 Contempio的旁边)

Zeta Bar Boasts style, chrome cages that house the extensive wine collection hang from the high ceiling. Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sun 6pm-3am, Sun close. 2/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5865 5050) 颐达吧, 朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿饭店2层

CONCERT/FESTIVAL VENUES Chaoyang Sports Center 77 Yaojiayuan, Chaoyang District (8557 4959) 朝阳体育中心, 朝阳区姚家园路77号

Chaoyang Park 1 Nongzhan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (6506 5409) 朝阳公园, 朝阳区农展馆南路1号

MasterCard Center 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District (6828 6386) 万事达中心, 海淀区复兴路69号

STYLE ACCESSORIES & JEWELRY Bulgari High-end jewelry, watches, handbags and other accessories. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Unit 126, 1/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6533 1127); 2) 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5866 9716); 3) 88 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District. (5978 5156) www.bulgari.com 宝格丽, 1) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地1层126号; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号; 3) 东城区王府井大街88号

Change Swap items here, from earrings to electric fans, from children’s books to British family crests. Daily 12pm-8pm. 67 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (139 1131 5545) 东城区五道营胡同67号

Paper Pounder Press Reintroducing letterpress printing to the country that invented movable type. Bldg 2, China View, 2 Gongti Donglu, Chaoyang District. (138 1123 0049, joshd@p2press.com) p2press.com/index.htm 熙禧印记, 朝阳区工体东路中国红街2号楼

BODY & HEALTH PRODUCTS Elite Nutrition Center Exclusive retailer for hundreds of imported health goods. 1) Daily 7am-10pm. D-Space, Bldg 7, Richmond Park, 9 Fangyuan Xili, Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (8457 8258, info@chinaenc.com. cn); 2) Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10.30am7.30pm. Unit 0159A, Bldg C, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 4538, info@chinaenc.com.cn) www. chinaenc.com.cn 盈奥营养中心, 1) 朝阳区将台路芳园南里9号院7号楼; 2) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SohoC座0159A

Creation Tattoo Tattooing, body piercing, microdermal treatments and tattoo removal. Daily 11am-8pm. Rm 4309, 3/F, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 1886, contact@tianxiciqing. com) www.tianxiciqing.com 天喜青, 朝阳区

H&M Daily 10am-10pm. 1) Xidan Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (6706 0508); 2) Glory Mall, 18 Chongwenmen Dajie, Chongwen District. (6715 6676); 3) Raﬄes City, 1 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (8409 4199); 4) Oumeihui Shopping Mall, A1 Danling Jie, Haidian District. (8248 8976); 5) Qianmen Avenue Store, Building A16, Qianmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6706 0508) 1) 西城区西单北大街131号西单大悦城; 2) 崇文区崇文门大街18号国瑞城; 3) 东城区东直门南大街1号来福士广场; 4) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧美汇购物中心

Lane Crawford Luxury brand department store from Hong Kong. Daily 10am-9pm. L130, Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6622 0808) 西城区金融街金城坊街2号金融街购物中心L130

Mega Mega Vintage Some of the best vintage in the city. 241 Guloudong Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8404 5637) 东城区鼓楼东大街241号

Plastered T-shirts Funky, fun and ironic T-shirts and accessories. Daily 10am-10pm. 61 Nanluogu Xiang, Dongcheng District. (134 8884 8855) www.plasteredtshirts.com 东城区南锣鼓巷61号

Pull and Bear Zara’s younger and more trend-conscious sister brand. Daily 10am10pm. 1) SM1/16, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6940); 2) 137A-137B, U-town Lifestyle Center, Sanfeng Bell, Chaoyang District. (5977 5650) 1) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾SM1/16; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区三丰北里悠唐生活广场137A-137B

SQY-T Shanghai Quality Yarn T-shirt sells more than just T-shirts – they sell concepts. Daily 10.30am-9.30pm. 78 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 0148) 东城区五道营胡同78号

Versace Italian luxury brand that has built its reputation on decadent design. N2-15, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. www.versace.com 朝阳区三里屯路11号 Village北区N2-15

Wuhao Curated boutique with accessories, clothing and art by local and international designers. Wed-Sun 2-8pm, or by appointment. 35 Mao’er Hutong, Dongcheng District. (6400 5435; 189 1135 5035) wuhaoonline.com 五号, 东城区帽儿胡同35号

Zara 1) Unit 63-65, Viva Plaza, Fulicheng, Zhong Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District.; 2) Mon-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sun 11am-10pm. 1B1-6, Solana, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6100); 3) Daily 10am10pm. The Place, 9A Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1341/49); 4) Daily 10am-10pm. Joy City, 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District. (5971 6350) www.zara.com 1) 朝阳区东三环双井富力城63-65号; 2) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾国际商区1B1-6; 3) 朝阳区光华路甲9号世贸天阶; 4) 西城区西单北大街131号大悦城

HOME DECOR 360-Degree Design Shop Stylish accessories and furniture by the new generation of Asian designers. Daily 10am-7pm. 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, 798 Art District, Chaoyang District. (5978 9476, sandupeking@gmail.com) http:// www.sandu360.com/design360en/main.php 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区

Casa Pagoda Belgian-run furniture company combines classic European ﬂair with Asian inﬂuences to create high-quality, environmentally-friendly furniture. MonSat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-8pm. 6 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6591 3491) www. casapagoda.com 朝阳区三里屯南路6号

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CLOTHING Bershka Wide collection of playful tailored T-shirts, funky party dresses and sparkly bling. Daily 10am-10pm. B1/F, Solana Mall, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6923) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾地下1层

Dong Liang Studio Features young Chinese designers. Daily 11am-9pm. 26 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 7648) 东城区五道营胡同26号

FEI Space Hipster-trendy Chinese and international labels. Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm. B-01, Dashanzi 798 Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9580) 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区B-01

IQ Air IQ Air has been providing air-cleaning solutions for more than 45 years. 1) 4/F, 417 Seasons Place, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng

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DIRECTORY / STYLE District. (6622 0179, info@iqair-china.com); 2) Rm 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8447 5800, 400 650 1266, info@iqair-china.com); 3) 2LY1-05, Solana Lifestyle Shopping Center, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (5905 6768, info@iqair-china.com); 4) 4/F, Europlaza, 99 Yuxiang Lu, Tianzhu, Shunyi District. (6457 1922, info@iqair-china.com) www.iqair-china. com 1) 西城区金城坊街金融街417号四层; 2)

North, 11 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 6688 ext 5008) www.kocoonspalounge. com 朝阳区三里屯路11号三里屯Village北区瑜舍地下1层

LeSpa Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F, Soﬁtel Beijing, Bldg C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8599 6666) 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场C座索菲特酒店5层

Long Island Massage & Spa Chinese and Thai-style massage and reﬂexology. 1) Daily 11am-2am. 14A Guanghua Lu (5/F, Nuo’an Bldg, southwest of the Kerry Centre), Chaoyang District. (5130 9718, 6591 6247); 2) Daily 11am-1am. B1/F, Jiahui Center, 6 Jiqingli, Dongcheng District. (6551 6112/13) www. longislandspa.com.cn 长岛健身, 1) 朝阳区光

朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室; 3) 朝阳区朝阳公园路6号蓝色港湾购物中心2LY1-05; 4) 顺义区天竺镇裕翔路99号欧陆广场4层

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SEP 24: THE HANDS-ON FRAGRANCE EXPERIENCE DIY soaps and candles ... you know it makes scents. 11am-12.30am. 2/F, Somerset Grand Fortune Garden, 46 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8440 1495) 朝阳区亮马桥路46号盛捷 Lily’s Antiques Furniture The most famous furniture dealer in Beijing, renowned for its authentic antiques and reproductions. 1) Daily 8.30am-6pm. Gaobeidian Showroom, 69 Gaobeidian Furniture Street, Chaoyang District. Contact Lily Quan (138 0139 6309) (8579 2458, 6572 9746); 2) Visit by Appointment. Factory and Warehouse Address, Baimiao industry area, Songzhuang town, Tongzhou District. Contact Lily Quan (138 0139 6309) (138 0139 6309) www.lilysantiques.com 华伦古典家具, 1) 朝阳区高碑店家俱一条街69号; 2) 通州区工厂地址,通州区宋庄镇白庙村工业大院

SPAS & MASSAGE 99 Massage and Spa Center Daily 11ammidnight. Rm 703, E-Tower C12, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 0799) 99按摩中心, 朝阳区光华路丙12号数码01大厦703室(嘉里中心与国贸之间）

Anantara Spa Daily 10am-10pm (ﬂexible opening hours on request). The Commune, Shuiguan Great Wall, Badaling Gaosulu, Yanqing County. (8118 1888 ext 5100/01, anantaraspa@commune.com.cn) 延庆县八达岭高速路水关长城出口长城脚下的公社凯宾斯基饭店

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Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat Oﬀers a variety of professional treatments, as well as complimentary food and snacks cooked up by their Thai chef. Daily 11am-12.30am. 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 9595) www. bodhi.com.cn 菩提会所, 朝阳区工体北路17号 Catherine de France Hair and Beauty Salon International and local stylists, colorists and beauticians oﬀer an holistic hair and beauty experience. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 2/F, Riviera Plaza, 5 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District. (8470 4639, 150 1081 6856, riviera@cdefrance.com); 2) Nali Mall, Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6417 3029, riviera@cdefrance.com) C美发沙龙, 1) 朝阳区来广营东路5号香江广场2层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯北路那里商城内

db tanning Daily, 11am-9pm. Rm 307, Bldg 4, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu,, Chaoyang District. (5900 0427) db 日晒沙龙, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho4号楼307商铺

Dragonﬂy Therapeutic Retreat International spa brand with an exhaustive menu of spa packages. Daily 10am-1am. 1) 1/F, Grand Summit Plaza, 19 Dongfang Donglu (100m north of Lufthansa Center), Chaoyang District. (8532 3122); 2) 60 Donghuamen Ave (near The Peninsula Hotel and Oriental Plaza), Dongcheng District. (6527 9368); 3) B1/F, Eastern Hotel, Nansanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6593 6066) 悠庭保健会所, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区燕莎桥东方东路19号外交会所1层（燕莎中心路北100米）; 2) 东城区东城区东华门大街 60号(近王府饭店和东方广场); 3) 朝阳区朝阳区三里屯南路逸羽酒店1层

Eric Paris Salon International hairstyling service. Daily 10am-8pm. 1) 43 Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District. (135 0137 2971); 2) Stall 123, Kerry Centre Shopping Mall, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1179 8376); 3) Lido Hotel, 112 Jichang Lu, Chaoyang District. (135 0107 5843) 爱丽克美容美发, 1) 朝阳区三里屯后街43号; 2) 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心商场 123; 3) 朝阳区机场路112号丽都饭店

Angel Hands Enjoy vigorous deep-tissue massage, soothing and gentle massage, or a combination of both. Daily 24 hours. Rm 1801, Bldg 2, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (8631 0801) 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho2号楼1801室

Aqua Salus Urban Retreat 1) Daily noonmidnight. 1-17 Lucky Street, 1 Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6639, reservation@aquasalus.cn); 2) Taiyue Height 106, 16 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6501-2881, reservation@aquasalus.cn) www. aquasalus.cn 良泉都市怡疗三里屯会馆, 1) 朝

essensuals Sister brand to Toni & Guy. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. Rm. 105-106, Tower F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (6585 9288, fax 6585 9388); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. Unit 303, 3/F, IFC Mall, 1-3 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (8444 2388, fax 8444 2488); 3) Daily 9am-10pm. Unit 15/16, 4/F, Chaoyang Joy City, Chaoyang Beilu,Chaoyang District (8551 5800); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. Unit 228, B1, Tower B, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (5935 9717) 彩秀, 1)

阳区朝阳公园路1号好运街1-17号; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区南三里屯16号泰悦豪庭底商106

朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F座1层105106; 2) 朝阳区新源南路1-3号都汇天地商场3层 303号; 3) 朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城4层 15/16号; 4)朝阳区工人体育场北路8号院三里屯 Soho B座B1-228室

Beijing Salon Vajra Catering to clients who demand very personal service. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. S106, Glory World Apartments, 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6551 6461/2/3) www.vajra.com.hk 画间沙龙, 朝阳

Franck Provost World-famous hair salon with highly trained stylists and colorists. Daily 10am-10pm. Shop D2001-1, 2/F, Shin Kong Place, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (6530 7696/7669) 朝阳区建国路87号新光天地二层

区工体西路18号光彩国际公寓S106

Bodhi Sense Just like its original Gongti branch, but more private. Daily

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D2001-1店铺

Heavenly Spa by Westin Daily 9am-10pm. 1) The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 7 Dongsan-

huan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5922 8888); 2) Daily 9am-10pm. The Westin Beijing Financial Street, 9B Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (6629 7878) 威斯汀天梦水疗中心, 1) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环北路7号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店; 2) 西城区西城区威斯汀大酒店金融街9B

Herborist Spa Oﬀers the time-honored traditional Chinese health and beauty care system. Daily 10am-10pm. S9-30, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6416 5179, 6416 5962, 400 888 2155) www.herborist-spa.com 朝阳区三里屯Village 南区9号楼 S9-30

Hummingbird Therapeutic Retreat Hummingbird has a range of therapeutic massages starting at RMB 150-225, and also oﬀers facials, waxing and manicures. Daily 10am-midnight. Unit 103, Bldg 3, Central Park, 6 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 9119) 一体保健会所, 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际3号楼103

I.O Spa Indoor and outdoor pools abound, along with the usual spa services. Inside Workers’ Stadium East Gate (towards south), Chaoyang District. (6588 3228/82) 私人会所, 朝阳区工体东南边茉莉餐厅旁边

I Spa Local spa chain with English-speaking staff offers aromatherapy massage, Thai massage, scrubs, wraps, facials, floral bath, steaming, TCM and foot reflexology. All rooms are private suites. Special packages for couples are also available. 1) Daily 11am11pm. 1/F, Yuyuanhui Club, South of Gongdesi Bridge (northwest to Summer Palace), Haidian District. (6287 9868); 2) 6/F, Hilton Beijing Capital Airport,Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District. (6450 4777); 3) 10am-midnight. B1/F, Traders Upper East Hotel, Lido, Dongsihuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (5907 8877); 4) 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Beijing, China Central Place, 83 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (5908 8380); 5) 1/F, Gehua New Century Hotel, 19 Gulouwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6202 8888 ext 6666); 6) Daily noon-11pm. 5/F, Tower 2, Taiyue Suites, Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (6507 1517, 8595 2277 ext 5666) www.ispa.cn 泰美好, 1) 海淀区功德寺桥南御园汇会所1层(颐和园西北角); 2) 顺义区北京首都机场3号航站楼北京机场希尔顿酒店6层(3号航站楼附近); 3) 朝阳区东四环北路阳光上东上东盛贸饭店地下1层; 4) 朝阳区华贸中心建国路83号北京JW万豪酒店 2层; 5) 朝阳区鼓楼外大街19号歌华开元大酒店 1层 (原华北大酒店); 6) 朝阳区三里屯南路泰悦豪庭2座5层

I-Spa Daily 10.30am-midnight (last appointment 11pm). 6/F, InterContinental Financial Street Beijing, 11 Jinrong Jie, Xicheng District. (5852 5888 ext 5601) 西城区金融街11号金融街洲际酒店6层

Kocoon The same quality of service as at its previous Nali Patio branch, only now in The Opposite House. Tue-Sun 10.30am-8.30pm. B1/F, The Opposite House, Sanlitun Village

Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa Relax in style among rose-scented water features, soft music and helpful, friendly staﬀ. Healthy fruit juices and snacks included. 1) Daily 11am12.30am. 2/F, Block 9, Lido Place, 2A Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6437 6299); 2) Daily 11am-12.30am. B1/F, 1 Xindong Lu (next to Shenji Best Soup), Chaoyang District. (8532 2177); 3) Daily 11am-3am. Sunjoy Mansion, 6 Ritan Lu, Chaoyang District. (6502 5722); 4) Daily 10am-12.30am. B/1-3F, Shuncheng Hotel, 26A Financial Street, Xicheng District. (6621 8622); 5) Daily 10am-12.30am. Bldg 25, Central Park Phase 3, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (6597 0015); 6) Daily 11am-1am. Rm 101, Bldg B, Winterless Center, 1 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District. (6538 8086) www.taipan.com.cn 东方大班保健休闲会所, 1) 朝阳区芳园西路甲2号丽都广场9号公寓2层; 2) 朝阳区新东路1号沈记靓汤旁; 3) 朝阳区日坛路6号新族大厦院内; 4) 西城区西城区金融街甲 26号顺成饭店地下一层; 5) 朝阳区朝外大街6号新城国际公寓三期25号楼; 6) 朝阳区西大望路 1号温特莱中心B座101

Peninsula Spa by ESPA 12 treatment rooms and private locker facilities. 3/F, The Peninsula, 8 Jinyuhutong, Wangfujing, Dongcheng District. (8516 2888 ext 6090) 东城区东城区王府井金鱼胡同8号2王府半岛酒店三层

Quan Spa at Marriott Beijing City Wall Daily 3pm-midnight. 7 Jianguomen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (5811 8187) 东城区建国门南大街7号

The Ritz-Carlton Spa China Central Place, 83A Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District (5908 8080/8081) 朝阳区建国路83号华贸中心 Salon 88 An international chain of hair salons oﬀering consistent quality at economical prices. Daily 9am-10pm. 1) 6712 6081. 118 Carrefour Fu Gui Yuan, Block 3, South DongHuaShi, Chongwen District.; 2) 394 Zhongtancun, East Xiaokou Town, Changping District. (139 1135 2069); 3) PJWJ 103, Huacai Center, 16 Guangshun Dajie, Chaoyang District. (136 0115 0326); 4) Daily 9am-10pm. 1/F, Chuangyijia Carrefour, 6B Beisanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District. (139 1055 3427); 5) Daily 9am-10pm. Store 310, Tongzhou Carrefour, 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District. (137 0117 9323); 6) Daily 9am-10pm. 109, Shuangjing Carrefour, Jiulong Shangsha, 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (139 1016 9259); 7) Daily 9am-10pm. 107-108, Maliandao Carrefour, 11 Maliandao Lu, Xuanwu District. (135 0101 1627); 8) Daily 9am-10pm. B1/F, 15-16, Zhongguancun Carrefour, Zhongguancun Xiqu, Haidian District. (136 0139 2562) 1) 崇文区东花市南里三区底商裙房富贵苑家乐福118号; 2) 昌平区东小口镇中滩村394号家乐福购物中心No.212; 3) 朝阳区广顺大街16号华彩中心PJWJ 103; 4) 朝阳区北三环东路乙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 31号九龙商厦双井家乐福109号; 7) 宣武区马连道路11号马连道家乐福107-108; 8) 海淀区中关村西区中关村家乐福地下一层15&16号

The Spa at Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Nine treatment suites, including a Vichy shower room where guests can lie on a bed and let the full-body cascade of water pulse away all their fatigues and pains. Daily 10am-11pm. 6/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng District.

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(5812 8888 ext 8560) 东城区王府井东大街8号北京王府井希尔顿6层

Spa de Feng Men-only spa. Daily noon-midnight. 1) C306, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5100 1330, reservation@spadefeng.com); 2) Binduyuan A204, 15 Zaoying Beili, Nongzhanguan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6501 6639, reservation@spadefeng.com) www.spadefeng.com 临枫男士健康会馆, 1) 朝阳区光华路 2号阳光100 C306; 2) 朝阳区农展北路枣营北里宾都苑204室

Tai Dian Massage Salon Japanese brand with 25 years of expertise. 1) Daily 10am-2am. Rm 305, Bldg 6, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District. (5869 8200, 5869 0707) ; 2) Daily 10am-2am. Bldg 4, Area 2, Shuanghuayuan Nanli (100m west of Melody KTV), Chaoyang District. (8751 6223) 1)泰殿养生会馆, 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho6号楼 305室 2) 朝阳区双花园南里三区四号楼 (双井麦乐迪向西一百米华夏银行北侧)

TATA Swanky salon in Gongti. Daily 10am10pm. Workers’ Stadium North Gate, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (8511 3880) 朝阳区工体北路工人体育场北门

Toni & Guy British international hair salon chain. 1) Daily 10am-10pm. 3 Units, 3/F, Tower 8, South Area, Sanlitun Village, Chaoyang District. (6417 4188); 2) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Hilton Beijing, 1 Dongfang Lu, Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6461 8368); 3) Unit 303, Tower C Oﬃce Bldg, Yintai Center, 2 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (8517 1292); 4) Daily 10am-9pm. 4/F Seasons Place Shopping Centre, 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District. (6622 0316); 5) Daily 10am9pm. Rm105-106, Block F, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6585 9288); 6) Daily 10am-9pm. 1/F, Oriental Plaza, 1 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (8518 2646); 7) Daily 10am-10pm. Units F4-04 & 05, ECMall, 1A Danling Jie, Haidian District (8248 3435, fax 8248 3301) 托尼英盖, 1) 朝阳区三

Broadway Cinematheque MOMA (BC MOMA) North area of Dongzhimen MOMA, 1 Xiangheyuan Lu, Dongzhimen, Chaoyang District. (8438 8258) www.sagacinema.com 当代MOMA百老汇电影中心, 朝阳区东直门香河园路1号, 万国城北区（二环路东北角）

Trainspotting Daily 11am-11pm. 46 Fangjia Hutong (just south of Guozijian Jie), Dongcheng District. (6406 0658) 猜火车, 东城区方家胡同46号艺术园区 (国子监南临)

GALLERIES 798 Photo Gallery Daily 10am-6pm. Dashanzi art district, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6438 1784, 6437 5284) www.798photogallery. cn 百年印象摄影画廊, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798大山子艺术区

Alexander Ochs Gallery Tues-Sun 10am6pm. (Will be closed for Summer Aug 1-22.) 255 Caochangdi, Jichang Fulu, Chaoyang District. (8456 2054, info@alexanderochs-galleries.de) www.alexanderochs-galleries.com Alliance Française de Pekin French Cultural Center: 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6553 2678); BLCU Center: Rm 421, Block 2, Beijing Language and Culture University, 15 Xueyuanlu, Haidian District. (8230 3619) 北京法语培训中心, 1) 朝阳区工体西路18号; 2) 朝阳区三里屯东三街法国学校内; 3) 海淀区学院路 15号北京语言文化大学教学2楼421

Chambers Fine Art Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Red No. 1-D, Caochangdi, Chaoyang District. (5127 3298, bj@chambersﬁneart.com) www. chambersﬁneart.com 前波画廊, 朝阳区草场地红一号D座

2252/7076) www.namoc.org 中国美术馆, 东城区五四大街1号

National Museum of China Daily 8.30am4.30pm. East side of Tian’anmen Square, Dongcheng District. (6512 8910, fax 6525 6774) www.nmch.gov.cn 中国国家博物馆, 东城区天安门广场东侧

National Zoological Museum Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bldg 5, 1 Beichen Xilu (close to Olympic Park), Chaoyang District. (6480 7563) 北京国家动物博物馆, 朝阳区北辰西路1号院5号大屯路中国科学院动物研究所(近奥运园区)

Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) Tue-Sun 10am-7pm. Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8459 9269) www.ucca.org.cn 尤伦斯当代艺术中心, 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

White Box Museum of Art B07, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 4800) www.798whitebox.com 白盒子艺术馆, 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区路B07号

THEATERS Mei Lanfang Grand Theater 32 Ping’anli Dajie (southeast of Guanyuan Qiao), Xicheng District. (5833 1288/1388) www.mlfdjy.cn 梅兰芳大剧院, 西城区平安里西大街32号(官园桥东南角)

National Centre For The Performing Arts (NCPA) 2 Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District. (6655 0000) www.chncpa.org 国家大剧院, 西城区西长安街2号

Peking University Hall Inside Peking University, 5A Yiheyuan Lu, Haidian District. (6275 1278) www.pku-hall.com 北大百年纪念礼堂,

China Culture Center (CCC) Kent Center, 29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6432 9341/1041, info@chinaculturecenter.org) www.chinaculturecenter.org 朝阳区亮马桥路 29号安家楼肯特中心院内

Culture Yard A fun environment for locals and expats alike to interact. 9am-late. 10 Shique Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8404 4166, contact@cultureyard.net) www.cultureyard. net 东城区石雀胡同10号 Femme 500 A private luxury lifestyle membership for women. (136 8310 0231) www. femme500.com Fishbowl Events Social opportunities for people to mingle. ﬁshbowlevents.com International Newcomers’ Network Function Rm, 3/F, Athletic Center, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 110, innbeijing@hotmail.com) www. innbeijing.org 朝阳区新源南路6号京城大厦康乐中心3层

VIVA: Beijing Professional Women’s Network Career support network for professional women. (membership@vivabeijing. org) www.vivabeijing.org

COOKING SCHOOLS The Fig Tree A bilingual pastry school located in the heart of CBD offering customizable classes and made to order pastries, pies and cakes. 202, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (139 1056 6742, info@thefigtree.cn) www.thefigtree.cn 朝阳区朝外大街朝外Soho702室A座

The Hutong One of Beijing’s best informal cooking schools. 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong (southeast of Beixinqiao subway station), Dongcheng District. (159 0104 6127, info@the-hutong.com) www.the-hutong. com 东城区九道湾中巷胡同1号(北新桥地铁站

Galerie Paris-Beijing Mon-Sun 11am-7pm. 798 Dashanzi Art District, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5978 9262, galerieparisbeijing@gmail.com) 巴

海淀区颐和园路甲5号北京大学内

黎北京画廊, 朝阳区朝阳区酒仙桥路4号大山子艺术区

东城区东直门南大街14号保利大厦1层

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里屯Village南区8号楼3层3单元; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区东三环北路东方路1号希尔顿酒店大堂1层; 3) 朝阳区建国门外大街2号银泰中心写字楼C座3层 303商铺; 4) 西城区金城纺街2号金融街购物中心四层L404; 5) 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100国际公寓F座105-106号; 6) 东城区东长安街1号东方广场汇贤豪庭1层; 7) 海淀区丹棱街甲1号欧美汇购物中心4层04-05

Galerie Urs Meile Lucerne-Beijing TueSun 11am-6.30pm. 104 Caochangdi Village, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District. (6433 3393, fax 6433 0203) www.galerieursmeile.com 麦勒

Tianqiao Theater 30 Beiwei Lu, Xuanwu District. (8315 6300) www.tqtheater.com.cn 天桥剧场, 宣武区北纬路30号

Maya DIY for all kinds of desserts, from gingerbread men to truﬄe chocolate. Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 709, Unit 3, Bldg 6, Landgent Holi Apartments, 72 Baiziwan Nan Erlu, Chaoyang District. (8772 5737, 138 1145 7305)

Willow Stream Spa Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yongan Dongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东

南路甲1号

里8号北京华彬费尔蒙酒店

Yishengyuan-Beijing Health Center Services include acupuncture, taiji, qigong, yoga and ﬁtness, acu-facials, massage and diet, diagnosis and treatment by famous TCM physicians, and Daoland dynamic ﬁtness. Mon-Wed, Sat-Sun 8.30am-5.30pm, Thu-Fri 8.30am-9.30pm. 8 Fangjiayuan Hutong, Chaoyangmennei Nanxiaojie, Dongcheng District. (6514 0806) http://english.hcpcm. com 颐生院-中医养生保健, 东城区朝阳门内南小街大方家胡同芳嘉园甲8号

TECHNOLOGY Apple Flagship Store Daily 10am-10pm. Bldg 6, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6419 8900) 朝阳区三里屯北路19号院三里屯 Village南区 6 号楼

Sony Store Daily 10am-10pm. L330, 3/F, South Bldg, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1350) 索尼探梦, 朝阳区光华路9号世贸商业中心南街3层L330号

ARTS & CULTURE ART SCHOOLS Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) 8 Huajiadi Nanjie, Chaoyang District. (6477 1019) www.cafa.edu.cn 中国中央美术学院, 朝阳区,朝阳区花家地8号

BOOKSTORES The Bookworm 1) Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-5pm. First courtyard, Hegezhuang Village, Shunyi District. (6431 2108, books@beijingbookworm.com); 2) Daily 9am2am. Courtyard 4, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6586 9507, books@beijingbookworm. com, kidsclub@beijingbookworm.com) www.chinabookworm.com 书虫书吧, 1) 顺义区崔各庄乡，何各庄村一号院; 2) 朝阳区工体北路4号院

画廊, 朝阳区草场地村104号

Instituto Cervantes 1A Gongti Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (5879 9666) www.pekin. cervantes.es 北京塞万提斯学院, 朝阳区工体 Italian Embassy Cultural Ofﬁce 2 Sanlitun Dong Er Jie, Chaoyang District. (6532 5015, iicpechino@esteri.it) www.iicpechino.esteri.it 意大利大使馆文化处, 朝阳区三里屯东二街2号

Platform China Tue-Sun 11am-6pm. 319-1 East End Art (Zone A), Caochangdi Village, Chaoyang District. (6432 0169/0091, info@platformchina.org) www.platformchina. org 站台中国当代艺术机构, 朝阳区草场地村 319-1 艺术东区A区内 (机场辅路由南往北五环外第一个路口路东, 长建驾校对面路口)

Red Gate Gallery Daily 9am-5pm. 1/F & 4/F, Dongbianmen Watchtower, Chongwenmen Dongdajie, Chongwen District. (6525 1005) www.redgategallery.com 红门画廊, 崇文区崇文门东大街东便门角楼楼上

Three Shadows Photography Art Centre Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. 155 East End Art, Caochangdi Village (Next to Platform China), Chaoyang District. (6432 2663) www. threeshadows.cn 三影堂摄影艺术中心, 朝阳区草场地艺术东区155号(站台中国旁)

Y++ Gallery Triwizart N2-42, Sanlitun Village North, 11 Sanlitun Beilu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (6415 3099, y.plusplus@gmail.com) 朝阳区北京市朝阳区三里屯北路11号三里屯Village北区2楼4层N2-42

MISCELLANEOUS Drum & Bell Towers Daily 9am-5.30pm. Drum tower: RMB 20, RMB 10 (students); Bell tower: RMB 15, RMB 8 (students). Di’anmen Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401 2674) 钟鼓楼, 东城区地安门大街

National Agricultural Exhibition Center Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6502 1727) 中国农业展览馆, 朝阳区东三环北路

MUSEUMS Enjoy Museum of Art B06, 2 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5978 9397, enjoy_art@126. com) 悦美术馆, 朝阳区酒仙桥路2号, B06 National Art Museum of China Daily 9am4pm. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng District. (6401

Poly Theatre Poly Plaza, 14 Dongzhimen Nandajie, Dongcheng District. (6500 1188 ext 5126/5127) www.polytheatre.com 保利剧院,

Trojan House Theater 22 International Art Street, Pingod, 32 Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District, Chaoyang District. (5711 0860/5711 2128) 木马剧场, 朝阳区朝阳区百子湾路32号 22院街艺术区

SPORTS

朝阳区百子湾南二路72号

Meijike DIY Baking House Learn to make biscuits, tiramisu and cheesecake. Rm 309, Unit C, Freetown Center, 58 Dongsanhuan Nanlu (north of Jingsong Bridge), Chaoyang District. (5867 4539) www.mydiycake.com 美吉可DIY烘焙屋, 朝阳区东三环南路58号富顿中心

FOOTBALL ClubFootball 9am-6pm. Unit A212, Door 3, A1 Zone, Huadeng Building, 14 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (5130 6893/4/5/6, coaching@wanguoqunxing.com) www.clubfootball.com.cn 万国群星足球俱乐部, 朝阳区酒

TAKE 5

仙桥路14号兆维华登大厦A1区3门212室

RUGBY ON TV

Women's Football Contact Weiwei (8526 2420 ext 111, wf7788@yahoo.com.cn)

THE DEN

HIKING & CAMPING Beijing Hikers Suite 1907, Bldg 107, Jiangfu Jiayuan, Tuofangying Lu, Jiuxianqiao, Chaoyang District. (6432 2786, info@beijinghikers.com) www.beijinghikers. com 朝阳区酒仙桥驼房营路将府家园107号楼1907 Dandelion Hiking (131 2478 8581) www.chinahiking.cn 蒲公英远足

RUNNING & TRAINING Beijing Hash House Harriers Contact Dave “Minime” White (beijinghhhowner@yahoogroups.com) www.hash.cn, www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/beijinghhh Triathlon Beijing (TriBeijing) (tribeijing@gmail.com) www.tribeijing.org 龙滑雪场, 河北省张家口市崇礼县红花梁

LIVING COMMUNITY GROUPS A1 Toastmasters Club The goal is to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. www.a1tmc.org The Capital Club This private club caters to Beijing’s senior business community. 50/F, Capital Mansion, 6 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. (8486 2225 ext 260, member@thecapitalclub.com) www. thecapitalclub.com

The home of the Beijing Devils will inevitably be rugby central in September. Expect bawdy songs, yards of ale and male bonding. (6592 6290)

THE GREEN CAP

It’s average at best, but this is an ideal stop for Shunyi rugby fans, with food from the Filling Station next door. (186 1174 7939)

PADDY O’SHEA’S

Owner Karl’s white “rugby” shirt will be getting a fair outing this month. A big British and Irish crowd, but friendly to fans of all nations. (6415 6389)

STUMBLE INN

If you get bored of the rugby, you can always play other sports like darts and pool. (6417 7794)

UNION

Satellite availability still to be confirmed, but likely to be a good spot for across-the-bar heckling of the opposition. Does well with Australians. (6415 9117)

SEPTEMBER 2011

DIRECTORY / LIVING Bioscor Beijing Clinic International clinic for cosmetic medicine, specializing in cosmetic surgery, skincare, hair regrowth, and anti-ageing techniques. Appointments with an Australian surgeon and physician available. Rm 1008, E-Tower, 12 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6503 5706/7, beijng@bioscor.com.cn) www. bioscor.com.cn 澳保加医疗美容诊所, 朝阳区光

C座309室(劲松桥东北角)

Meizhizhi Cake House A mother-anddaughter team teach you how to bake a cake. The house specialty? Philadelphia cream cheesecake. Rm 807C, Huaqing Jiayuan, Wudaokou, Haidian District. (8286 4550, 139 1098 0615) www.51diycake.com 海淀区华清嘉园商会馆807C五道口

华路12号数码01大厦1008室（嘉里中心对面）

Sweet DIY Bakery A DIY cake shop specializing on fondant cream cakes. Rm 710, Unit A, Sunshine 100, 2 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (138 1088 1010, 135 2119 2676) www.100cake.com 甜蜜蜜DIY蛋糕坊, 朝阳区光华路2号阳光100写学楼A座710

FURTHER EDUCATION

SEP 13-OCT 23: ACCORDING TO ZHAO ZHAO You ping, I’ll pong.

VIP clinic has English-speaking staff, many of whom trained overseas. Offers direct billing to many international insurance companies. Daily 8.30am-4.30pm. 1/F, 4-5/F, Panjiayuan Plaza, 12 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District. (6771 5558, customerservice@intecheye.com) www. intecheye.com 英智眼科医院, 朝阳区潘家园南 Rutgers EMBA Program Rutgers offers a fully accredited 14-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program designed for working professionals who want to remain on the job while obtaining a US MBA. Classes are taught in English once a month over a nine-day period, held all day on two consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, and three hours per night for two nights during the intervening week. 5/F, China Life Tower, 16 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5877 1706/7) www.rutgersinasia.com 新泽西州立大学EMBA项目, 朝阳区朝阳门外大街 16号中国人寿大厦5层

里12号潘家园大厦1层,4-5层

Beijing DCN Orthopedic Hospital A preferred medical service provider cooperating with international healthcare insurance companies. Oﬀers a broad range of both inpatient and outpatient expert services in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, sport medicine, trauma and fracture care, and rehabilitation. Open 24 hours a day, including clinical and pharmacy services. 19 Fushi Lu, Haidian District. (5271 3366, 5271 3366 (fax), health@dcn.org.cn) www.dcn.org.cn 德尔康尼骨科医院版权所有, 海淀区阜石路19号

MEDICAL SERVICES 21st Century Health Care – Beijing Glory Clinic Established in 1998 and oﬀers high standard, integrative preventive health screenings and medical care in a quiet and comfortable environment. Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Korean, German, Chinese. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm; 24hour house call service. 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8444 6168 English/Chinese, 8444 6160 Japanese, 6468 6021 Korean) 朝阳区亮马桥路40号

Amcare Women’s & Children’s Hospital Oﬀers high-quality medical services with a focus on maternity care, women’s health and pediatrics. Foreign language support program available on request. 8am-4.30pm. 9 Fangyuan Xilu, Chaoyang District. (6434 2388 24hr hotline, 800 610 6200) www.amcare.com.cn 北京美中宜和妇儿医院, 朝阳区朝阳区芳园西路9号

Beijing DCN Orthopedic Hospital Medical service provider cooperating with international healthcare insurance companies and oﬀering a broad range of both inpatient and outpatient expert services in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, sport medicine, trauma and fracture care, and rehabilitation. Daily 24hrs (includes clinical and pharmacy services). 19A, Fushi Lu, Haidian District. (5271 3366) www.dcn.org.cn 北京德尔康尼骨科医院, 海淀区阜石路甲19号

Beijing Intech Eye Hospital Fifteen years of eye care experience, including emergency treatment, telephone consultations, laser vision corrective surgery and preventative care. On-site shop sells frames and lenses. The

SEPTEMBER 2011

Beijing International SOS Clinic One of the world’s leading international healthcare, medical and security assistance company with 66% of the world’s Fortune 500 companies choosing International SOS. Since 1989, International SOS has led international-standard medical care in China, with a 24/7 alarm center hotline, a dedicated air ambulance, four international quality clinics staﬀed with expat and foreign doctors and 200+ network of medical service partners. International SOS Beijing clinic is the city’s leading family practice and specialist services clinic, represented by 15 nationalities, including English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, Korean and Chinese-speaking doctors. Oﬀers 24/7 Emergency Services, GP, Pediatrics, Gynecology, specialists, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dentistry and Orthodontics, Optometry. Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. Suite 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (Clinic: 6462 9112, 24hr hotline 6462 9100, china.inquiries@internationalsos.com) www. internationalsos.com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳

科门诊部, 顺义区天竺镇丽苑街荣和商业中心 19号楼K-01

Beijing Puhua International Clinic The free-standing, outpatient and primary/ specialty-care facility of the pioneering Puhua International Hospital. Located near the Jinsong Station, the Clinic is open daily from 0900-1800, and is open for urgent care, primary care, family medicine as well as specialty care in all essential areas. Puhua Clinic is unique in oﬀering: Chiropractic Care, an AmericanStyle Eye (Ophthalmology) Dept; and also a Podiatry Dept.Direct-Billing with all major Insurers; Membership Plan available. Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. 54 Wusheng Beilu, Dongsanhuan, Chaoyang District. (8773 5522, 8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) www.puhuaclinic.com 北京普华门诊, 朝阳区东三环武圣北路54号

Beijing Puhua International Hospital The first International-Standard Hospital in Beijing. Open in Beijing since 1994. Inpatient, Outpatient, Surgery, Inpatient Care and ICU Services. English-speaking staff on 24/7 call. Wide range of Medical, Surgical and Consulting Services. Direct-billling with International Insurance Companies. The reference-level Medical Facility in Beijing for all Neurology, Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation Issues. World leader & Pioneer in Regenerative Medicine. Member of Asia Pacific Medicine (APMG) the leading, and the largest, InternationalStandard Medical Services Group in Asia. 12 Tiantan Nanli (800m west of the South Gate of the Temple of Heaven), Chongwen District. (8911 6665 (24hr hotline)) www.puhuachina. com 崇文区天坛南里12号(天坛南门往西800米) Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic Provides easily accessible, high-quality medical services and wellness promotion in the Beijing suburbs. Family medicine, family counseling, physical therapy, pediatrics, integrative medicine and travel medicine services are available throughout the week. Mon -Thu 9:30am - 7:30pm, Fri-Sun 9.30am-4.30pm. Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (8046 5432, fax 8046 4383) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场818号

Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Dr. David Zhang is an American National Board Exam Certiﬁcated chiropractic doctor, a Texas licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, and a specialist in Chinese medicine. He provides chiropractic, physiotherapy, and other manual therapies for back pain, sciatica, and other conditions, as well as acupuncture and natural medicine treatments. Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat 9.30am-6.30pm,. Beijing Internal Medical Center, S110, 1/F, Lufthansa Center Oﬃce building, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6464 9828, 8448 3449) 朝阳区北京国际医疗中心中国北京朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼一层 S110

CMS Clinic American cosmetic/aesthetic medical services including laser skin treatments, hair loss/removal, cosmetic surgeries and anti-aging therapeutics for men and women. Free consultations available. BeijingTower (Chang’an Club Bldg) 7/F, Suite 701, 10 Dongchang’an Jie, Dongcheng District. (6559 6769) www.cmsclinic.com 北京西美斯医疗美容诊所, 东城区东城区长安街10号长安俱乐部7层

Cosmetic Surgery Center Located in the Third Hospital of Beijing University, this is the earliest professional department for plastic surgery in China. Specializes in cosmeticand plastic surgeries. 38 ShangdixinxiLu, Haidian District. (8289 0216) www.sar.com.cn 北医三院上地门诊部医学美容中心, 海淀区上地信息路 38号上地数码大厦B座

Hong Kong International Medical Clinic, Beijing Beijing’s first joint-venture medical organization operates according to international standards, has a high-quality international administration system and highly trained medical staff. Daily 9am-9pm (after 9pm minimal staff on duty). 9/F, office tower of the Swissotel, 2 Chaoyangmen Beidajie, Dongcheng District. (6501 4260, 6553 2288 ext 2345/6/7) www.hkclinic.com 北京港澳国际医务诊所, 东城区朝阳门北大街2号港澳中心瑞士酒店办公楼9层

International Medical Center (IMC) Foreign doctors are on-site 24hrs a day, oﬀering a wide range of medical services, including family medicine, psychological services, dental, Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, TCM, etc. English, Chinese,

TAKE 5 DIY DESSERTS THE FIG TREE

A bilingual pastry school, with goodies like carrot cupcakes and chocolate macaroons. From RMB 550. (139 1056 6742)

MAYA

All kinds of desserts are taught here, from gingerbread men to mooncakes. RMB 50-198. (8772 5737, 138 1145 7305)

MEIZHIZHI CAKE HOUSE

The house specialty is Philadelphia cheesecake. RMB 168-229 (8286 4550; 139 1098 0615)

区新源里16号琨莎中心1座105室

Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic As a satellite clinic of renowned Beijing New Century International Children’s Hospital, Beijing New Century Harmony Pediatric Clinic has a strong team of experienced pediatricians and nurses from China and overseas. Harmony Pediatric Clinic provides a full range of multilingual healthcare services on a 7x24basis (7x12. 9am to 9pm during soft opening period). K-01, Bldg 19, Harmony Business Center, Liyuan Street, Tianzhu Zhen, Shunyi District. (6456 2599) www.ncich.com.cn 北京新世纪荣和儿

SWEET DIY BAKERY Beijing United Family Hospital International-standard hospital with inpatient and outpatient services. Wide range of medical and surgical specialties provided, emergency room and ICU open 24 hours. Mon-Sat 8.30am5.30pm. 24-hour emergency care. 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (5927 7000, 5927 7120 (ER ), fax 5927 7200) www. unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院, 朝阳区将台路2号

See Hands-On, p54. From RMB 178. (138 1088 1010, 135 2119 2676)

MEIJIKE DIY BAKING HOUSE Suitable for dates, they say. Learn how to make tiramisu and cheesecake in an intimate setting. From RMB 150. (5867 4539)

DIRECTORY / LIVING–EXPLORE Arabic, Russian are spoken. Drop-in service for travelers, on-site X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory. Daily 24hrs. S106, S111 Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmahe Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1561/2/3, 6465 1384/28, marketing@imcclinics. com) 北京国际医疗中心,朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕

街甲12号昆泰国际大厦1号楼1609室

Korean Air 901-3, Hyundai Motor Towers, 38 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District. (8453 8137, 40065 88888) www.koreanair.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路38号现代汽车大厦901-3号

Turkish Airlines W103, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 1867) www.thy.com 土耳其航空, 亮马桥路50号

莎中心写字楼1层S106

New Century International Children’s Hospital (NCICH) China’s premier international children’s hospital provides affordable pediatric care at international standards. Claims to have Beijing’s most qualified doctors and nurses, with private, safe family rooms and imported state-of-the-art equipment. Their English-speaking staff offer a full range of children’s healthcare services. Daily 8am-5pm (full services), daily 24hrs (A+E services). 56 Nanlishi Lu (next to the east gate of the Beijing Children’s Hospital), Xicheng District. (6802 5588) www.ncich.com.cn 北京新世纪国际儿童医院,

燕莎中心W103

United Airlines C/D1, 15/F, Tower A, Gateway Plaza, 18 Xiaguangli, Dongsanhuan Lu, Chaoyang District. (8468 6666) www.united. com 美国联合航空, 朝阳区东三环路霞光里18号佳程广场A座15层C/D1

TRAVEL AGENCIES Beijing Citybus Tour Service Daily 9am-8pm. Rm 1207, Scitech Tower, 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 650 0760) www.citybustour.com 北京赛笛芭诗

西城区南礼士路56号 (北京儿童医院东门南侧)

Vista Medical Center Medical services including family and internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, TCM, physiotherapy, psychiatry, imaging laboratory and pharmacy service. Also oﬀers pre- and postnatal care and infant health check-ups. English-speaking staﬀ onsite 24hrs a day. A consultation with a GP costs RMB 660. Direct billing with more than 40 international insurance providers. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vista-china. net) www.vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Beijing International SOS Clinic Family Counseling Center Two counselors oﬀer services that include individual therapy, couple relations, family dynamics, parent and child relations and stress management. Suite 105, Bldg 1, Kunsha Building, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang District. (6462 0333, china.inquiries @internationalsos.com) www.internationalsos. com 北京国际救援中心, 朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心一座105室

Beijing United Psychological Health Center BJU’s mental health professionals are all licensed in their home countries and have the credentials to practice legally in China. This team is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Beijing’s diverse community and practice only the highest standards of mental health care. Their very experienced staﬀ of multicultural, multilingual psychologists and psychiatrists can respond to personal, relationship, family and children’s issues. BJU’s counseling services are available in three locations in the city. For further information and appointments call 5927 7067. 1) Inside Beijing United Family Shunyi Clinic, Unit 818, Pinnacle Plaza, Tianzhu Real Estate Development Zone, Shunyi District. (fcreception@ufh.com. cn); 2) Inside Beijing United Family Jianguomen Health & Wellness Center, B1/F, The St. Regis Residence, St. Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh. com.cn); 3) Inside Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Lu (in the Lido area), Chaoyang District. (fcreception@ufh.com.cn) www.unitedfamilyhospitals.com 北京和睦家医院诊所, 1) 顺义区天竺开发区荣祥广场818单元北京和睦家医院诊所内; 2) 朝阳区建国门外大街21号北京国际俱乐部饭店公寓楼地下1层北京和睦家健康中心内; 3) 朝阳区将台路2号北京和睦家医院内

SEP 15: PAUL VAN DYK

城市观光旅行社, 朝阳区建国门外大街22号赛特大厦1207室

Dark side of the tune.

management. They also specialize in working with children and their families as they navigate expat life in China. They work with individuals, couples, families and groups. Our counseling services are available in English, Japanese, Persian, Hindi and Chinese. Medical prescriptions are available. Daily 24hrs. B29, Kerry Centre, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (8529 6618, fax 8529 6615, vista@vistachina.net) www.vista-china.net 维世达诊所, 朝阳区光华路1号嘉里中心B29

IMC Psychological and Family Counseling Services English-speaking Adult and Child Psychologist, licensed to practice in China, offers individual, couple, marriage and family therapy. He also conducts psychological, neuropsychological /educational testing, biofeedback therapy and hypnosis. He offers treatment for depression, anxiety, insomnia, eating disorders, sexual difficulties, alcohol and substance abuse, ADD, ADHD, autism, and learning problems in children. Speaks Chinese, Farsi and conversational Japanese. Daily 24hrs. S106, 1/F, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (158 0131 9796, 6465 1561/2/3) www.imcclinics.com 朝阳区亮马桥路 50号燕莎中心写字楼1层S106

PET CARE/ANIMAL WELFARE International Center for Veterinary Services (ICVS) All services in English and Mandarin. Licensed rabies vaccines. Mon-Sat 8am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm (by appointment). Kent Center, 29 Liangmaqiao Lu, Anjialou (shares a courtyard with China Culture Center), Chaoyang District. (8456 1939/40/41, ICVS_CHINA@yahoo.com) www.ICVSASIA.com 北京新天地国际动物医院, 朝阳区安家楼亮马桥路29号肯特中心院子内

Lee Pet Beijing’s largest pet store, oﬀering not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming, photography and kennel services. 1) Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit 3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (5900 5499); 2) Rm 4119, 4/F, Golden Resources Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District. (8887 0706); 3) B118, B1/F, Longde Square Shopping Mall, 186 Litang Lu, Changping District. (8484 1916); 4) Bldg 4, Landgent Chateau, 33 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District. (8776 9602) www.leepet.com 乐宠, 1)朝阳区朝

ism. 21 Paoju Hutong, Dongcheng District. (8403 9930, g84039930@126.com) eng.greensos.cn 绿家园志愿者, 东城区炮局胡同21 JGI China – Roots & Shoots The Jane Goodall Institute in China’s environmental and humanitarian education program for students. Rm 1309, Beijing City International School (BCIS), 77 Baiziwan Naner Lu, Chaoyang District. (6778 3115/5802, fax 6778 2757, info@jgichina.org) www.jgichina.org 珍古道尔 / 根与芽, 朝阳区百子湾南2路77号北京乐成国际学校1309室

Roundabout Charity Distribution Store Collects gently used clothing and household items for redistribution to communities in need across the country. Goods can be donated there or at their downtown drop-oﬀ location at Links Moving (9B, Tower D, Ginza Mall at Dongzhimen). Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Opposite the East Gate of the International School of Beijing, 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District. (137 1801 1124 (English), 137 1805 3814 (Chinese only)) www.roundaboutchina.com 顺义区北京顺义国际学校东门的对面,安华街10号

Wokai Wokai is a small, directed non-proﬁt that works as an intermediary for microﬁnance in China. www.wokai.org

EXPLORE AIRLINES Air Canada Rm C201, Lufthansa Center, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (400 811 2001) www.aircanada.cn 加拿大航空, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心C201

Air France Rm 1609, 16/F, Bldg 1, Kuntai International Mansion, 12A Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District. (400 880 8808) www. airfrance.com.cn 法国航空, 朝阳区朝阳门外大

Beijing Tourism Group (BTG) 18 Chaoyangmen Nandajie, Chaoyang District (150 1008 9588) www.travelingislife.com 朝阳区朝阳门南大街 18号

Country Holidays Rm 2804, Bldg 11, Jianwai Soho, 39 Dongsanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (+21 3222 0616, beijing@countryholidays.com.cn) www. countryholidays.com.cn 朝阳区东三环中路39号建外Soho11号楼2804

Kingdom Travel Specializes in corporate and holiday travel planning and offers airline, hotel, car, and cruise reservation services. Staffed by professional travel consultants. Apt 718, Bldg 2, Guanghualu Soho, 22 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (5870 3388, fit@kingdomtravel.com. cn) www.kingdomtravel.com.cn 中侨国旅, 朝阳区光华路22号光华路SOHO 2号楼718室

Ninety Percent Travel (151 1791 6648, info@90percenttravel.com) www.90percenttravel.com Sunflower Travel Specializes in leisure and business travel, offering international and domestic trips, and customized trips to create a unique travel experience. 22D, Bldg B, Ginza Mall, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie (8447 6361) www.sunflowertravel-cn.com, Dongcheng District. (8447 6361) 东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座B座22D)

TUI China Travel Co. Ltd. Travel services from an international team. Oﬀers city tours, tour packages with special interest groups and individual travel arrangements all over China, as well as to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and other Asian countries. Unit 921-926, Bright China Chang An Bldg, Tower 2, 7 Jianguomennei Dajie, Dongcheng District. (8519 8800, private-tours@tui.cn) www.tui.cn 途易, 东城区建国门内大街7号光华长安大厦2座921-926

阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097; 2)海淀区远大路1号金源新燕莎4层4119; 3)昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场地下1层B118; 4)朝阳区广渠路 33号石韵浩庭4号楼4底商

Lee Pet Animal Hospital Full-service veterinary center. Daily 24hrs. Unit 5-6, 9 Lincui Lu, Chaoyang District. (5821 3503) 乐宠丽派特动物医院, 朝阳区林萃路9号5-6底商. 电话

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS The River of Grace Church Sunday Services begin at 10am and are open to all foreign passport holders. 2/F, Great Hotel, 1 Zuojiazhuang, Chaoyang District. (6466 1680) www.theriverofgrace.com 朝阳区左家庄1号北 Vista Medical Center Vista’s mental health care team includes a psychiatrist, two psychologists and a counselor. They oﬀer counseling for interpersonal issues, including marriage, divorce and parenting, emotional disorders including depression, grief, anxiety, as well as stress and anger

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VOLUNTEER AND NGOS Green Earth Volunteers (GEV) One of China’s oldest local environmental NGOs, GEV aims to serve as a vehicle for grassroots public participation through encouraging volunteer-

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CLASSIFIEDS Commercial and service classifieds cost RMB 300 for the first 20 words, and RMB 15 for each additional word. To submit a classified ad: 1) e-mail: Phoebeli@truerun.com; 2) submit your ad directly on line at www. thebeijinger.com; 3) fax to 5820 7895. Free ads will be placed on a space-available basis and at the discretion of the editor. Deadline: the 15th of each month. For more information on how to place a classified advertisement in The Beijinger call our new number: 5820 7700-822 JOBS OFFERED - PROFESSIONAL see more at www.thebeijinger.com Professional hair stylists are needed: Yadia is an international hair salon, the company is currently seeking creative, professional native-speaking hair stylists for its flagship store located in Shang Du Soho. Required: Rich hair- style experience is essential and working experience in international company is advantageous. Excellent Customer service skills. If you are interested and qualified, please call 5900 5020 or email your CV to hadty0203@yahoo.com.cn. JOBS OFFERED - SALES & MARKETING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Fullhome Real Estate Skills and qualifications: Previous property leasing/sale experience in Beijing is preferred but not essential; A strong command of English is required; Outstanding communication and negotiation skills; Self-motivated, hardworking, ready for pressure and challenge; Bachelor degree or above; Candidates with other language skills are welcome; Interested candidates should send CV to hr-bj@fullhomechina.com SERVICES - ACCOMMODATION see more at www.thebeijinger.com Beijing Service Apartment for Rent Daily/Monthly/Yearly @ Sublet.CN FULL SERVICE: 24H Hotline: 008610-6493-8285, 6491-2993 Email: subletcn@gmail.com Website: http://www.sublet.cn Dongzhimen/Sanlitun Area: Harbor City, Studio, 40m², ¥300/night or ¥3,600/month; Seasons Park - 海晟名苑 Studio, 47m² with open kitchen, ¥390/ night or ¥5,300/month; 1 Br, 75m², ¥580/night or ¥7,300/month; 2 Br, 100m², ¥9,500 2 Br, 128m², ¥12,000 2+1 Br, 140m², ¥14,000 3 Br, 160m², ¥15,000 4 Br, 250m², ¥25,000 East Avenue –逸盛阁: 1 Br, 83m², CNY 8,500 1 Br, 100m², CNY 10,000 2 Br, 120m², CNY 13,000 New MOMA - 万国城: Studio, 100m², ¥7,000 2 Br, 140m², ¥12,000 3 Br, 245m², ¥20,000 Sanlitun SOHO - 三里屯SOHO 1 Br, 120m², ¥10,000 2 Br, 150m², ¥13,000 2 Br, 170m² special offer ¥13,000 3+1 Br, 245m², ¥23,000 3+1 Br, 260m², ¥28,000 International Wonderland - 首开幸福广场 1 Br, 95-120m², ¥7,000 2 Br, 125 - 140m², ¥9,000 Regentland/Worker Stadium/ DongsishItiao - 瑞士公寓 1 Br, 80 - 95m², ¥8,500 2 Br, 125m², ¥12,000 3 Br, 140m², ¥15,000 Guangcai Int’l Apartment - 光彩国际 3 Br. 217m², ¥20,000 4 Br. 270m², ¥25,000

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CBD Area: Central Park - 新城国际 Studio, 75m², ¥8,000 1 Br. 90m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 125m², ¥13,000 2 Br. 130m² duplex, ¥14,000 3 Br. 190m², ¥19,000 3 Br. 220m², ¥ 23,000 4 Br. 265m², ¥33,000 Windsor Avenue - 温莎大道 1 Br. 90m², ¥7,500 2 Br. 158m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 300m², ¥23,000 Fortune Plaza - 财富中心 1 Br. 70m², ¥7,000 2 Br. 140m², ¥11,000 3 Br. 205m², ¥16,000 Global Trade Mansion - 世贸国际 Studio. 80m², ¥7,000 2 Br. 170m², ¥14,000 3 Br. 260m², ¥18,000 CBD Private Castle - 圣世一品 2 Br. 115m², ¥10,000 2 Br. 148m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 170m², ¥15,000

Chaoyang Park Area: Palm Spring - 棕榈泉 2 Br. 138m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥18,000 3 Br. 218m², ¥23,000 Park Avenue - 公园大道 2 Br. 174m², ¥15,000 3 Br. 180m², ¥17,000 3 Br. 193m², ¥20,000 Oceanwide Int’l Residential District - 泛海国际 3 Br. 185m², ¥13,000 4 Br. 245m², ¥18,000 Greenlake Place - 观湖国际 3 Br. 173m², ¥10,000 3 Br. 192m², ¥13,000 4 Br. 260m², ¥22,000 Beijing Golf Palace - 高尔夫公寓 3 Br. 270m², ¥27,000 Star River - 星河湾 3+1 Br. 260m², ¥24,000 Dawanglu Area: China Central Place - 华贸中心 2 Br. 125m², ¥12,000 3 Br. 165m², ¥13,000 Gemdale Int’l Garden - 金地国际 2 Br. 148m², ¥13,000 Lufthansa Area: Beijing SOHO Residences - SOHO北京公馆 1 Br. 80m², ¥11,000 3 Br. 245m², ¥ 22,000 Gemini Grove - 星源汇 1 Br. 80m², ¥9,000 2 Br. 90m², ¥10,000 Courtyard for Lease: Houhai 4 Br. 420m², Lake Side, ¥75,000 Dongsi 4 Br. 300m², ¥44,000 Good View Property is an international real estate consultancy and investment advisory company. Consultants specialize in the leasing and purchasing of residential, retail and oﬃce properties in Beijing to provide clients with one-stop individualized solutions to their real estate needs. Please visit us at www. goodviewpro.com, call our hotline direct at 01065616166/13810684468 or email us at info@goodviewpro.com for a free consultation.SERVICE - AGENTS: REAL ESTATE see more at www.thebeijinger.com Real Estate Law Service Our experienced real estate attorneys provide quality legal services to help foreign citizens to purchase and sell real properties in China. We also do related litigations. 10th Floor, China World Tower, No.1 Jianguo Menwai Avenue,Beijing 100004. Tel: (8610) 5706 8302. Email: realestate@jtnfa.com. Website: www. jtnfa.com

Savills is a leading international property services group providing comprehensive, yet personalized residential leasing services. As part of the relocation package, orientation, home and school searches, immigration services, lease negotiation and preparation, tenancy management, and renewals can all be provided. Our team of highly-experienced and dedicated consultants is committed to providing exceptional and uncompromised customer service. www.savills-china.com JRE Corporate has rapidly expanded since its foundation into one of the largest real estate companies focusing on residential services. We boast the widest range of properties, the lowest prices and the value-added complete after-sales services throughout the whole lease term. Tel:5108 8028, 5108 8048, 13701080877 Fax: 5108 8039 Email: Joanna@joannarealestate. com.cn

Fudou, The most considerate consultant in real estate. Beijing’s first “housekeeper-style” real estate consultancy. Thinks about what you may ignore. Deals with what you have no time to do. Helps manage your extra-money over budget. We provide one-stop service solutions including house purchasing and renting, house cleaning, moving, and house renovation, to meet your various needs. We aim to help you find the ideal residence in Beijing, enabling you to enjoy the wonderful environment of Beijing that is getting for the Olympic Games. Office: Room 1108, Building 12,Wanda Plaza, 93# Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing Tel:8610-5820 4845 lydia@fdzygw.co Waveland Realty is a leading residential and commercial property consulting company specializing in providing leasing and sale of superior properties, property management and investment consultation in the Beijing metropolitan area. Waveland Realty is one of the first and the best-known real estate companies in Beijing. Tel: 85805609/10/11 or 13901098016 Fax: 85805612 E-mail: sales@wavelandrealty.com NCL Real Estate Services NCL Commercial services focus on the office leasing service for foreign companies. provides international clients with customer-orientated, attentive and responsible value-added residential services. NCL offers a complete stress free relocation service to expatriates. 汇盛行房地产经纪公司 Lease & rent : Apartments, Villas, Offices, etc. ROOM120606 JIANWAI SOHO 建外SOHO12号楼606室 Tel: 58691028; 13911758308 www.bjncl.com SERVICES - ACCOUNTING FIRMS see more at www.thebeijinger.com Wright & Kou Accountants Our licensed company provides these services: • Accounting and bookkeeping • Tax filing for corporations and individuals • HR and payroll • Banking and cashier • Business and tax advisory • Annual inspections • Setup and windup WFOE, Representative Office Tel: 8591-0295 Cell: 1590-148-8529 Email: Jenny @ wrightandkou.com

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IQAir: Air pollution is a major environmental concern for everyone. The air we breath effects our health and well-being. IQAir has been providing clean air solutions for more than 45 years. With a certified actual efficiency of at least 99.97%, our Health Pro 250 model has received more #1 ratings than any other product on the market. Call today for a free air quality assessment of your home or office. The IQAir Store: Room 2201-02, Air China Plaza, 36 Xiao Yun Lu, Chao Yang District, Beijing 北京市朝阳区霄云路36号国航大厦2201-02室 Tel: 010-8447 5800 / 5488 Service Hotline: 400-6501266 www.theiqairstore.com E-mail: info@theiqairstore.com SERVICES - AYI / HOUSEKEEPING see more at www.thebeijinger.com Beijing Ex-PATS Service Healthy, reliable, experienced, English-speaking housemaid / nanny. Free agency and 24- hour English service. Medical and Accident insurance covered. EXPATS Life Group also serves with Mandarin, car leasing, Visa, English-speaking driver, driving license, vehicle registration. Tel: 64381634, 13501237792 ada. han@expatslife.com www.expatslife.com Beijing Sunnyhome Housekeeping Service Co., Ltd: Professional team provides reliable experienced Ayi Service, Driver, Car rental, tourist information, Theatre Tickets Booking ( Acrobatic, Peking opera, Kungfu) etc. Tel: 010-52884727 13621188413 (24hours) Website: www.bjayiservice.com E-mail:bjayiservice@163.com Beijing Ayi Service Company provides the experience and professional ayies (Nanny), driver and western cooking chef for foreigner families. And teach ayies western cooking etc. contact on: 60409096, 13641137690 (24 hours) email: service@beijingayiservice.com website: www.beijingayiservice.com Easy Life-Maid service Professional & reliable English speaking maid (Ayi) available. Customers’ satisfaction guaranteed. Full time & part time. Housecleaning, Babysitting, Ironing, Chinese-western cooking, Call 13811227395 www.maidservicebj. com email: info@maidservicebj.com China Ayi Housekeeping Services is a branch of Shanghai Xun En Home Services, providing the advanced and professional, full time and part time home services: Housekeeping; Baby-sitter; Driver; Chinese & English tutor; Massage; Martial; Arts; Filipino Ayi, etc. Contact us: Tel: 010-65476698; 010-87016095; Mobile: 15201217243 / 131 4104 2715. 24 Hours. Email: chinaayi@yahoo.cn; www. chinaayi.com SERVICES - CARPETS

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Khawachen’s Beijing store is brand new. However their hand-woven carpets made of pure Tibetan highland sheep wool, ornamented with exquisite Tibetan designs and symbolism have been widely acclaimed domestically and internationally since 1994. Enjoy your leisurely shopping at KhawachenPioneer of Tibetan rugs, in the beautiful Chaoyang park. Tel: 5905 6311 E-mall: khawachenrugs@hotmail.com Website: www. innerasiarugs.com 3-2 FA, Solana Park, No.6, Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District.

Vantone Commercial Center provides tenants a fully serviced office and conference center environment in the heart of both Chaoyang Business District and Financial Street. Our center located on the top floors of Vantone Center Tower D offers you fantastic panoramic views with professionally trained staff to support all your daily business needs. New World Vantone Business Center is ideally situated along the 2nd Ring Rd inside a landmark building. In addition, we have inhouse catering available to offer you the convenience of hosting events without seeking

CLASSIFIEDS SERVICES - DECORATION/DESIGN see more at www.thebeijinger.com DURAVIT Almost 190 years ago Duravit’s history began in Hornberg in the Black Forest in Germany. George Friedrich Horn founded a small factory, initially producing earthenware crockery and giving way vto the manufacture of sanitary ceramics at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then Duravit has been solely dedicated to “Living Bathrooms” and today oﬀers complete bathroom solutions with ceramic sanitaryware, bathroom furniture and the recently established Bathtubs + Wellbeing product segment. More information? Please contact Duravit(Chin a)Sanitaryware Co., Ltd - Shanghai Sales Center, Unit A-D,10/F Jiushi Tower,28 Zhongshan Road(S),Shanghai(02163309922) www.duravit.cn DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope The art of living By studying the relationship between the body and water, we are not only able to help you create your dream bathroom, a space made of water, steam, colors and light, but also bring you the philosophy of living. All you need to do is to subscribe the DC Design Villa Bathroom Service Scope, and enjoy. 1) 1/F 30 Dongzhong Street, Dongzhimen, Dongcheng Distrct. 8:30-18:30 (010-6416 1485), or 2) 1/F Xin’an Mansion, 200 Zhenning Road, Shanghai. 8:30-18:30 (0216279 3649) www.dcdesign.com.cn 科马 DC Design 1)东城区东直门东中街30号一层(6415 2288); 2)上海市镇宁路200号欣安大厦西峰一层 Boloni Experience Center As the biggest macro-home provider in China, Boloni has retained famous Italian designer Lino Codato to create an impressive new showroom. Covering 8,000 square meters, it will show the company’s “post minimalism” and European fashion trends. Featuring Kebao and Boloni decoration、 along with Tellmach villa decoration for diﬀerent styles of house and apartment. 100 meters north of Easyhome Mall on the North Fourth Ring Road (8489 9001 / 5134 8917) www.boloni.com.cn SERVICES - GENERAL see more at www.thebeijinger.com

PraChinese Language and Culture Center You can learn about Chinese traditional healthy life style here: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine courses teach you how scraping, Tuina, cupping or burning moxibustion etc. does aﬀect your body and how to operate them properly etc. 2. Taiji, zen meditation and standing exercise courses instruct you how to cultivate your inner energy, Qi. 3. Guqin courses take you back to Tang Dynasty and calm down your emotions as the melody makes your brain radiates α wave. 4. Take home or present friends your own instand works of Chinese painting and calligraphy. 5. Antique appreciation and cultural tour course improves your skill and enlarge the knowledge upon how to identify real treasures. Also tailing made culture course by your request, all above courses presented by one professional and one language teacher both. Website: prachinese.com E-mail: admin@prachinese.com Tel: 010-65308593, 4006260012 Add: 35D, Fortune Plaza Apartment, No.7, Middle East 3rd Ring Road

Beijing TOP-A Vehicle Service Co., Ltd Beijing TOP-A Vehicle Service provides: *English-speaking driver *Long-short term leasing *Airport-Pick up/Drop oﬀ *Sedan, Van and Bus We, EX-PATS Life Group, also serves with Mandarin, housemaid, Visa, driver, driving license, vehicle registration service Tel: 64381634, 13501237792 ada. han@expatslife.com www.expatslife.com

Beijing Top Rated Car Rental Service Co. Ltd. We will provide you with: * Long/Short term leasing * Daily car service * Sight-seeing car service, Tailor-made car service * Airport-Pick up / Drop off * Sedan (AudiA6, AudiA6L, Passat , Accord ,Lacross2.4 ,BenzMB100,Benz Vito, Hyundai ) and Buses * Native drivers with good English More information please: Tel.: 86-10-65047266 / 65047256 Tel. For free: 400-004-1910, 13031160727(Eng) Web: www.sxsdcar.com E-mail: carrentl@live.com Address: Room 1012 Huaye Center Building B Mid East 4th Ring Road 39 Chaoyang District Beijing First Choice Car Rental Service Co., Ltd. * Long term leasing for family or business. * Short term leasing for travelling, RMB200-RMB800/day * English-speaking drivers * Airport-Pick up/ drop off. * Sedan (Audi, Passat, Elantra etc.), Van (Buick Gl8, JinBei, Ford, Benz), Bus Tel: 400-004-1199, 13810156525(24 hours) Email: fccars@live.cn Web: www.fccars.cn Beijing CYTS car rental service group Luxury car rental promotion Big car rental brand, unbeatable price Brand new vehicle fleet, full insurance Professional, experienced staff, local trained English-speaking driver Multi-language tour guide Tailor-made solution 24*7 standing by Contact us for more discount information T: 57458067, 13718943926 info@carservicecn.com www.carservicecn.com Welcome joint the expatcar motor club membership We buy your car Help you sell out your car Car license plate draw lottery registration New car sales Used car sales Mechanical first aid Change of flat tire Battery boost Towing & extrication service Long –short term leasing Contact: service@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060

SERVICES - BUSINESS see more at www.thebeijinger.com www.alchinabiz.com A & L consulting provides urgent business services: Work permit, Resident permit, Business registration, Market penetration. Call: 8610-51286183 13701381127 13811627864 E-mail: info@alchinabiz.com AsiaBS & B.String Professional accountant and Corporation forming 1. Setting-up Hongkong, BVI and other offshore company 2. Setting-up the WFOE, Joint Ventures, Representative Offices in China 3. Opening the bank a/c Tel: 8610 5869 6579 Website: www.AsiaBS.com; www. Stringbc.com E-Mail: info@stringbc.com Austen Morris Associates provide independent financial advice for expatriates, including children’s education planning, retirement planning, protfolio management and tax efficient investments. Call for an initial consultation. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Ste 2509, Beijing Silver Tower, 2 Dongsanhuan Beilu, Chaoyang District. 64107030. www. austenmorris.com SERVICES - RELOCATION FIRMS see more at www.thebeijinger.com

AGS Since 1974, the AGS Group assists clients with their relocation needs, enabling them to move with complete peace of mind. AGS offers a worldwide network of 125 branches ISO 9001:2008 certified and uses overseas agents, members of the major international organisations of the moving industry (FIDI, IAM.) Tel: 8532 5288 email: sales-beijing@agsfourwinds.com AGS Depuis 1974, le Groupe AGS offre à ses clients toute une gamme de services permettant de déménager en toute sérénité. AGS c’est un réseau mondial de 125 agences certifiées ISO 9001:2008 et qui travaille avec des agents membres des grandes organisations internationales de l’industrie (FIDI, IAM ) Tel : 8532 5288 email salesbeijing@agsfourwinds.com CIM is located 50 metres away from Chaoyang Customs Office. CIM can provide a full range of moving, storage, record management and expatriate documentation services. Multilingual and professional staff know what you expect and what makes you happy. Wherever you move, whenever you move, call CIM.Email: info@cimmover.com Web: www.cimmover.com DB Schenker is a German freight forwarding company with more than 2,000 offices in more than 130 countries worldwide which provides a wide scope of services. The relocation department professionally handles international, domestic and local household removals around the world door to door. For inquiries and consultations please contact our multilingual staffs: Email: relocations. bjs@dbschenker.com; Tel.: +86 10 8042 0416; Fax: +86 10 8048 0115; web: www.dbschenker. com.cn we make moving enjoyable! SERVICE - PET CARE see more at www.thebeijinger.com

Asian Express is an expert in international, domestic, local household goods and oﬃce moving, storage and full relocation services. We have been servicing Mainland China since 1979, which makes us one of the most experienced moving companies. Call today and get an obligation FREE quotation from our multilingual expat staﬀ. Tel: (010) 8580-1471 Fax: (010) 8580-1475 Email: beijing@aemovers. com.hk. Website: www.aemovers.com.hk

AAA expatcar www.expatcar.com New car sales Second hand car sales Car license plate draw lottery registration Leasing options Car service Car insurance Contact: sales@expatcar.com Tel: 81523060 Let’s Burger & Let’s Seafood One of the Beijing’s hottest restaurants wants YOU! Be part of the fun, dynamic award-winning restaurant in Beijing. We are currently looking for standout individuals with a passion for service and the professionalism to join us. Could this be you? Supervisor / Captain / Waiter / Waitress / Bartender (Competitive Salary + Incentive Scheme) please contact Ms. Wong @ 13011042318. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

Links Relocations has invested and continues to invest in our core business – moving. We have buying power, global contracts, a great business model & above all else a Friendly approach to moving that makes us the Smart choice for our clients. So wherever you are going – Call, Email or Skype. 010 8447 7496 or beijing@linksrelo.com or skypeID links.relocations

Lee Pet PetSmart, America’s largest retailer of pet products and services, operates on this side of the globe under the name Lee Pet. Its Chaowai Soho branch is now Beijing’s largest pet store, oﬀering not only a diverse range of imported products, but also in-house grooming,photography and kennel services. Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9.30pm. Unit 3097, Bldg A, Chaowai Soho, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 5499) 朝阳区朝阳门外大街6号朝外SOHO A座3层3097 Leepet chain stores’ location: 1. Golden Resources Shopping Mall 4th ﬂoor; Suite: 4119 乐宠金源新燕莎MALL店: 北京市海淀区远大路1号金源燕莎购物中心 4层西侧4119 (停车楼4层E28口) 电话: 01088870706 2. Longde Square Shopping Mall Suite: B118,tangli road, Changpin district 龙德广场店: 北京市昌平区立汤路186号龙德广场地下一层B118铺位, 电话: 010-84841916 3. Land gent chateau store #4 building, guangqu road, Chaoyang district. 石韵浩庭店: 北京市朝阳区广渠路33号石韵浩庭04号楼 04底商, 电话: 010-87769602 4. Leepet animal hospital ( 24 hours) #9 Lincui Street, Chaoyang District 乐宠丽派特动物医院: 北京市朝阳区林萃路9号院5-6底商, 电话: 010-58213503 Hotline: English: 138 1029 5757 SERVICES - TRANSLATION/WRITING see more at www.thebeijinger.com

ASIAN TIGERS K. C. DAT (CHINA) Ltd. Is an international Relocation management specialist with twelve offices in China. We are ISO9002 and FAIM certified, members of OMNI and FIDI providing us worldwide representation in 1,000+locations. Our client base includes multinational companies, financial institutions and embassies. Tel: (010) 6415 1188 www.AsianTigersGroup.com general. general@asiantigers-china.com

PrimeTrans oﬀers comprehensive translation services that help you overcome your business barriers. Quality, prompt and worry-free! Call George: 010 81732035, 13501089053, primetrans2000@gmail.com MicroMice Translation, a member of TAC(中国译协),provides document& website translation, escort & conference interpreting. Multilingual, Aﬀordable, Guaranteed Quality. Hotline: 400-625-1518, www.micromice.com.cn

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The Pentagram Chinese Language Institute (PCLI) 1. Tailoring made learning plan for VIP. 2. New group class for beginner starts each month. 3. Key account plan for the companies and embassies. 4. Varied cultural activities, convenient traﬃc location and Chinese style classrooms, all this will impress you. 5. Visa service/ free Chinese test and pick-up service Order the courses on www.pentagram-chinese.com will get 5% discount! info@pentagram-chinese.com Tel: +86 10 6500 5755 Room 301, RuiChen International center, No.13, NongZhangGuan South Road, Chaoyang District.

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The Bridge School has a history of 18 years and 5 locations in Beijing, has been voted the Best Chinese Language School in the City Weekend reader’s choice survey. There are about 100 committed teachers and over 60 contracted companies/embassies. Our own textbooks including memory cards and CDs are published by Beijing Culture and Language University, and we are the oﬃcial test centre for HSK and BCT exam. Since March 2010, we have been broadcasting the column "Chinese Studio" in FM91.5 MHz China Radio International. Guangming Hotel: Room503, 5/F.Tel:84517605 Fax: 64680287. E-tower: Room903, 9/F.Tel:65064409 Fax: 65046389. Capital Paradise Club: Tel: 80466114 Fax: 80461707. Reviera Plaza Furniture Building: Room 701, Tel: 84308068 Fax: 84703587 Sanlitun Tongguang Tower: Room 8013, Tel 65389422 fax: 65389455 E-mail:info@bridgeschoolchina.com www.bridgeschoolchina.com

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HUMOR ME

WHAT WAS SO BAD ABOUT DAVID SEDARIS’ ESSAY ON CHINA? by Kaiser Kuo

ews flash: People hock loogies and eat unusual foods in China. Worse yet, there are turds – canine, human, and of indeterminate origin – on the streets of Beijing. These shocking truths were revealed to the loyal readership of the Guardian a few weeks ago in a piece by the American humorist David Sedaris, in which he recounts the horrors of a trip he’d taken to Beijing and Chengdu this past winter. His revelations about phlegm and poop and chicken feet gave great offense to some of our fair city’s expatriate denizens, and even to certain rather thin-skinned non-residents who happen to be of Chinese extraction. I admit that I, too, was initially irked. After all, if I weren’t gripped with an irrational love for Beijing, I doubt I could have written this column for a full decade. My instinct is to defend her when she’s attacked, as one might a mother-in-law with whom one is frequently annoyed and in profound disagreement. I’ll also admit that I laughed – a lot – even as Sedaris crapped on the city and country I love so much. Part of it is that I also love David Sedaris, and have read just about everything he’s ever written. And familiar as I am with the persona he’s created in a half-dozen or so books and numerous short pieces, could I have reasonably expected him to have a different reaction to Beijing and China? It would have been far more jolting and incongruous if he had found the place at all to his liking. Plus, he made some astute observations that, in all my time here, I’ve somehow failed to notice. It hadn’t ever actually occurred to me, for instance, that the pre-expectoration lung-clearing sounds exactly like a milk steamer on an espresso machine. Sedaris’ style has always worked for me because while he’s whiny, persnickety, neurotic and often hysterical, he more than offsets that by being unfailingly self-effacing. He mocks himself for the parochialism of his upbringing in Raleigh, North Carolina in the American South, and for his haplessness in the face of the unfamiliar – all this in contrast to his worldly, competent, level-headed partner Hugh, who surely would have had better things to say about China. So yes, it did make me a bit uncomfortable, but I thank him for it. He reminded me that I can love this city and not be blind to the abundance of turds or deaf to the ubiquitous loogie-hocking. Or oblivious to the poisonous air, or the nightmarish public toilets, or the kids in their split-crotch short pants, or any of the other things that visitors and long-term residents alike are wont to whine about. What accounts for the indignant reaction of so many? It seems from reading through dozens and dozens of online responses that a lot of people got pretty bent out of shape about this. I suppose some of us have lived in China long enough to have developed a kind of 家丑不可外扬 (jiachou buke waiyang) mentality: “A family’s shame cannot be exposed to the outside.” One friend of mine suggested that many of those crying foul have written the same things, in even stronger language, on their own blogs. They’re taking Sedaris to task because he hasn’t made his bones here and gone through whatever laowai rite of passage they think they have. Then there are those who see Sedaris as somehow racist, or who feel like what he wrote was offensive to Chinese culture. Jeff Yang, a leading San Francisco-based writer on Asian-American issues (of the sort I as a rule studiously ignore), clearly took great umbrage: 2,500 words worth of it, in fact, in a column in a Bay Area paper. I’ve met the guy, though it was years ago, and I know him to have a sense of humor. Alas, it seems to have failed him in this case. I mean, Sedaris is a satirist, for Chrissakes! They have sharp elbows. What do you want, a sensitive satirist? Sedaris’ assault on Chinese food touched a nerve with many. Now I’m a great lover of Chinese cuisine, but even growing up in a Chinese family

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didn’t inoculate me from being thoroughly grossed out by many a dish set before me in my early years in China. (Sliced camel hump with green peppers?) And it’s hard for me to hold it against this self-confessed provincial American with his effete, fussy gay-dude shtick that he was put off by offal and various organs – not when I’ve seen so many Chinese visitors to the US be equally disgusted by the thick slabs of bloody meat that steak-lovers like me so savor. Chinese tourists I’ve met in Italy even prefer the truly awful “Chinese restaurants” of Florence or Venice (invariably run by families from Wenzhou – a city with no particular culinary tradition to boast of ) and eat the overpriced greasy crap on offer. Fair’s fair. The response to Sedaris I loved most was penned by one George Ding, a Chinese-American writer with whom I’ve since become acquainted. It’s on the blog TheHypermodern.com. Ding flew into a rage at first, too, he admits. But he wisely chose to respond to Sedaris with satire, and not righteous indignation. Read his piece “China is Icky.” Hopefully you’ll be hearing a voice more like his in these pages after my final contribution next month.