On the Radar: Union Guest Shift, Forno Summer Specials, Oysters + More
New restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and more happenings on our radar this week.
An award-winning bartender comes to Union for a guest shift, Forno drops summer specials, and Fork by TRB drops prices on oysters. Read on to find out more.
Michael Callahan Guest Shift at Union
American bar consultant and bartender Michael Callahan, best known as the founder of Singapore’s 24 Hongkong Street – ranked #24 on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list – is headed to Sanlitun next Monday (Aug 7) for a guest shift at Union at the Opposite House for one night only. Come out to see some flair and try a tipple or two from this master mixologist while you’re at it.
Michael Callahan’s guest shift will be happening on Monday, Aug 7 from 8pm-midnight at Union. Entry is free.
Union
1/F, The Opposite House, 11 Sanlitun Nan Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯街道11号三里屯太古里北区瑜舍酒店
Hours: Daily, 11-1am
Phone: 010 6410 5180
Forno Debuts Weekly Summer Specials
Makers of pizza in pala and everything Roman in Bejiing, Forno, have just dropped some new weekly deals for summer. Deals include Pizza of the Week, with special discounts on a different Forno pizza each week; Pasta of the Week, pretty much the same deal but with one of Forno’s pastas; and finally, Panini Tuesdays, when you can enjoy all panini for RMB 48.
Forno 意角 (Sanlitun branch)
S6-33, 3F, Taikooli South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区三里屯路19号太苦里南区3层 S6-33
Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight
Phone: 010 6462 7448
Forno 意角 (Sanyuanqiao branch)
06A, Instreet Phoenix Galleria Mall, Chaoyang District
朝阳区凤凰环路凤凰汇·里巷In Street06A商铺
Hours: Daily, 11am-midnight
Phone: 010 6462 7447
Extended Happy Hour at the Local
While The Local’s kitchen is undergoing reservations, the No. 4 Courtyard watering hole has extended its daily Happy Hour from 5pm to midnight every night until the kitchen is back up and running. It's only applicable on select drinks, so check the menu below.
The Local Bar & Grill
1/F, 101, Southeast of Zone E, Bldg 80, Courtyard No. 4, Gongti Beilu
朝阳区工体北路4号院80号楼E区东南侧第一间101一层
Hours: Daily, 11-2am
Phone: 010 6591 9525
RMB 10 Oysters at Fork by TRB
Fork by TRB is offering a new oyster deal, dropping prices on oysters to RMB 10/piece. With this limited dine-in offer, guests can enjoy select New Zealand and French oysters on the half shell for a smoking price every weekend. See the poster above for details.
Fork by TRB 福客牛排
Vue Hotel Houhai Beijing, 9 Yangfang Hutong, Xicheng District
西城区羊房胡同9号花间堂后海酒店
Hours: Tues-Sun, 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm
Phone: 135 5295 8257
20 Beers in 30 Minutes Challange at Great Leap
Now happening at all Great Leap locations: the 20 Beers in 30 Minutes Challenge! The rules are simple, a team of one man and one woman must finish 20 150ml glasses of different beers in under 30 minutes throughout the month of August. Those who finish within the time limit will get their photo on Great Leap's Wall of Fame, plus they'll be entered into the final competition, in which the team with the fastest finishing time by the end of the month will win prizes.
Limited one entry per Great Leap branch. See this post for more details and reservation info (or scan QR above to reserve at Great Leap's Doujiao #6 location).
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Images: courtesy of the organizers/venues
