Blog Author - Lauren McCarthy

Spring on the Snakes
The Year of the Snake is swiftly slithering towards us. The city will slow down and empty out, the fireworks will be going off nonstop and dumplings...
Speakeasy Street: Janes and Hooch Shakes Up Sanlitun
The dilemma: Was I in the mood for bourbon or Aperol (typically mixed with gin, personally)? As I slid onto the bar stool in the darkened, gothic-...
Review of the Week: Nuked Nachos
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Che Diego: Argentinean Flavors in Sanlitun Soho
Anybody who’s ever witnessed the fiendish grace and raw excitement of an Argentinean soccer match will not be surprised to find a similar passion in...
Jam-Packed Line 10 Starts Skipping Stations
Line 10's recent extension made it the longest line on Beijing's subway, but as riders are finding out: With great length comes great crowds of...
In the Gallery: New Year's Eve and The Ataris
We can't be everywhere all at once and with Beijing being as busy as it is, there's just not enough time, or cabs, to see it all. Luckily, you can...
Review of the Week: Pizza Plus Gets Positive Marks
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