EAT: One Bottega to Close, Two Bottegas Opening; Ramo Penny's x Body Memory; 2017 Burger Cup

We were a little worried to hear that Bottega would be closing their incredibly popular restaurant (as well as their relatively new watering hole Vesuvio), but thank the pizza gods lapped our tears and answered our prayers with not one, but two new locations in the next two months.

Their original, flagship venue is moving to Nali Patio (but it still open in its current location for now), taking the spot next to High Town (who recently launched their new spring menu) on the second floor and overlooking the ground floor terrace, while a second location will also be opening up next to International SOS Clinic in Sanyuanqiao.

Both locations will have a completely revamped menu with new eats and drinks. The Nali Patio location will be the first to open (although no date has been set yet while the team wait for construction to finish), and the Sanyuanqiao location is expected to open in May. We can't wait to check them out and will keep you updated on dates as soon as they are set.

Over in the hutongs, Ramo is gearing up for a three day Penny's and Body Memory Clinic Pop-Up between April 29 and May 1, from 2-10pm, for a dog-friendly and fun weekend. 

Body Memory, which is usually more concerned with the human anatomy, will hold a specialized clinic in creating jewelry and ornaments from your dog's paws. The process is easy and shouldn't scare your fluffy babies, taking only five minutes to complete. You'll receive your pet's within a week and opt to turn it into a brooch or pendant. Use the QR code below to make an appointment in advance.

Ramo and Mimi e Coco will be providing food and drinks for humans during this time (including hot dogs), and Penny's will be have fresh goodies on hand for our four-footed pals.

Here at the Beijinger, we're getting excited about our Wild West-themed 2017 Burger Cup, preparing to bring you the city's most popular vendors for a weekend filled with burgers, drinks, entertainment, and themed games. 

The event will be held May 20-21, from 11am-8pm at Galaxy Soho. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you can snag them at early bird prices until May 8 for RMB 20 per person per day. Keep checking this page for updates as to which vendors will be attending the massive burger fest, and who will be keeping you entertained. Alternatively, click here for some ideas on how best to dress for the event.

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