Blog Tag - Yizhuang

A Southern Beijing Treasure Finally Launches Downtown
Submitted on Dec 08, 2020
Those of you with experience living or working in the southern Beijing outpost of Yizhuang are most likely familiar with The Roots, one of the only...
Beicology: Rooting Out the Potential of Beijing's Soil
Submitted on Nov 20, 2018
Encroaching desertification. Acres of concrete and steel. Beijing certainly isn't known for being a lush locale teeming with plant life. However,...
Five Hearty Dishes to try on The Roots New Autumn Menu
Submitted on Oct 26, 2018
“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...
Yi... Where? You’ll Never Guess Where Barista Spleciality Opened Their New Branch
Submitted on Oct 22, 2018
It’s was an, ahem, unexpected move for Alex Liu, the owner of a popular cafe located in Beijing’s hottest neighborhood. And yet his next venture, six...
The Roots(香海西厨)-- Roots down to Yizhuang 100%The Roots(香海西厨)-- Roots down to Yizhuang 100%
Submitted on Mar 17, 2016
Born in northeast of France, and after spending several years in the UK, Antoine Mansuy (小安) and his wife landed in Beijing, took root in Yizhuang...
Not Rolling Stones, Rolling Beers! -- Rolling Rolling Craft Brewing
Submitted on Mar 05, 2016
When you ask around about people's impression of southeast Beijing's Yizhuang neighborhood, answers usually include "it’s too far," and "it’s in the...
Join the Club: Find Everything You Need at Sam’s Club
Submitted on Apr 04, 2015
There’s nothing fancy about Sam’s Club; it’s a utilitarian place that has everything you need, when you need it. Owned and operated by Walmart, Sam’s...