Capital Bites: New Eats
In Chaoyang, Cornerstone is a new stylish Italian restaurant serving pizzas and more in the World Financial Center. The generous portions and great lunch deals should make this place a hit with the CBD business crowd.
In nearby Central Park, Gori, an international eatery with everything from Thai to terriyaki has been opened by the much-loved Igosso/Pekotan team.
Comptoirs de France has opened an eighth location on Xingfucun, shortly after its new Pacific Century store.
Another new patisserie is Waffle Boy in Sanlitun Soho, baking up some superbly aromatic pastries for those in the neighborhood. Right downstairs, Tribeca now offers diners international cuisine, from sushi to steaks, as well as some solid set menu deals.
Pretty soon there will be no shortage of cheap burgers in the CBD. The Burger King in Shinkong Place is finally open, so those of us on the east side can enjoy Whoppers with ease.
As if that wasn't enough for burger fans, Fatburger is also opening a second location in nearby China World arcade in March. A little further south, Grinders is a new restaurant and bar in Shuangjing, serving sandwiches, beer and more.
By Houhai near Gulou Dongdajie, there are a smattering of cute new dining options. Yoshi Izakaya offers a variety reasonably-priced Japanese fare in a spare and cute setting; Guitar Bar and Restaurant has also opened up in its new location.
Following popular Dali Courtyard's model of elegant courtyard/set menus, Life List offers Hunnan food in a spacious and lovely courtyard setting. While it's too chilly now to fully enjoy the space, it will be a pleasant place to eat once it warms up. Little Yunnan likewise offers a cozy hutong atmosphere, with Yunnan specialities and home-brewed rice wine a little further south by Meishuguan.
Le Petit Gourmand has been closed for renovations, but has reopened this week and celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new look and a new attached bar, Le Zinc.
Closed is nearby Kiosk – the Serbian sandwich shop’s other, bigger location in Gongti remains open, so not to worry. Ottoman Turkish and Swagat have both closed their doors as well.
