Blog Tag - September 2014

Wokipedia: A is for ...
In Wokipedia, we introduce aspects of Chinese gastronomy, one letter at a time. In this edition, 'A' gets the epicurean treatment...  Abalone 鲍鱼 (...
Interview: Teen Wave – The Yours, Chaos in a Cute Package
These Hong Kong natives just signed to Beijing-based label Maybe Mars and are gearing up for an extensive tour of the rest of China. We had a little...
Playlist: Jonathan Heeter,  Fender Musical Instruments China
What song has the most plays on your iTunes?"Play, Pause & Stop" by the Benevento Russo Duo. That song has everything: a killer melody, a massive...
Bookshelf: Bob Blunt, Novelist
The book that has most sentimental value to me is A Little Book of Language by David Crystal. It was a great gift sent here from my old man. After...
Peking Man: Meat Me Halfway
I was born a carnivore. Not an omnivore, mind you – a carnivore. Growing up, I’d go out of my way to avoid vegetables, picking them out of dishes or...
Get Out: Qufu – Where Confucius Lives On
Imagine Beijing's top imperial sites, but without the tourist throngs. In the offseason, you can almost have some sites entirely to yourself, a lone...
Interview: Resident Upheavel – Jim Kroft's Extended Stay at Jianghu
England. Germany. China. The stamps on Jim Kroft's passport keep accumulating, but the singer-songwriter has covered far more emotional ground. Kroft...
Events of Note: The Best Happenings in September
Every month, our editors pick the best events going on the capital so you don't have to waste your time figuring out what's hot this coming month....
Homegrown and Available Now: the Beijinger – September 2014 Issue
Our homegrown, pesticide-free, completely organic September issue of the Beijinger is ready for your perusal right now! We just got finished and you...