Blog Tag - Review

In China, Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction: A Review of an 'American Bum In China'
This is a provided review of Tom Carter's American Bum in China published by Camphor Press and reviewed by former the Beijinger editor Mike Cormack....
Five Hearty Dishes to try on The Roots New Autumn Menu
“If you squint you can see Guomao,” Antoine Mansuy quips with a sly grin while pointing out the window of his restaurant, The Roots, which is located...
Bistrot B Nails the French Apéro in Their New Menu
One of the things I miss the most about Paris is apéro. The early evening tradition of enjoying a glass (or six) of wine while nibbling on an...
The Boiling Crab Takes Over Former Ke’er Digs at Xingfucun; Serves Up Spicy Cajun Seafood
After all the carbs, sweets and other indulgences of the holiday season, I couldn't think of anything more appealing than a round of fresh, light...
Yellow Cab Pizza Comes to a Screeching Disappointment
Upon hearing about this place, we were delighted! Would there finally be a decent place in Wangjing serving the classic, thin, and light New York...
In the Magazine: Asakura Hair Salon
Billie, a redhead with a penchant for gossip, cut my hair for 22 years. You can imagine my fear, when I went for my first cut outside her seasoned...
First Glance: Melo Out in Lido
As if the new Tube Station Pizza joint opening up wasn't enough reason to make the trip out to Lido, new night spot Melo Lounge slinking onto the...
Nanluogu Xiang Staple Goes West: Red Oak Cafe
The guys from Salud have headed west to give Wudaokou’s students a taste of Nanluogu Xiang, but they’ve missed the mark in their Marketing 101...
High-End Hotel Fitness Center: Pulse Health Squash and Sports Club
With spring just around the corner and the days peeling away, so do those winter layers. We all hope to be a little more jam than jelly when shorts...
Just Desserts: Upside-Down Creme Brulee at Barolo
Twenty years ago I celebrated my seventh birthday under the kitchen table. The premise was an “upside down” theme. While details are murky now and...
First Glance: Wednesday Coffee
Xindong Lu cafe bar Wednesday Coffee is the perfect mix of part bar, part coffee house, with a touch of ‘down under’ Australian-inspired signage and...
Yetang: The New Online Shop Giving Customers the Cool Factor
The red and blue wrapped hard candy that is the logo for Natasia Guo’s latest online shop, Yetang.com, is misleading when taken out of context. It’s...
Dinner and a Movie: Which Beijing Theater Makes the Perfect Date?
Looking to impress that special someone with an interesting take on a clichéd night out? Start with this: The largest film museum in the world is...
Livin' Large: Gongti Mega Club Joins the Fray
LIV has settled nicely into its role as the new kid on the Gongti block. The area is ruled by the big hitters of Beijing’s mainstream Chinese clubs...
Lucid Lounging: A Grand Unveiling at Conrad
The Conrad Hotel’s plush new lounge club debuted last month with a lavish opening party. The big reveal introduced a hulking, polished space that...