Hungry? You will be soon. With news on a promising new pizza restaurant, a hot new Indian restaurant, hot dogs in Sanlitun Village, desserts to die for in China World Hotel and the latest whereabouts of all-star chefs Max Levy and Zach Lewison, here's a quick roundup of the latest Beijing restaurant news ...

A few hours later than normal – lots going on this week – here's your weekly check-in on what's making the news in Beijing's bars.

We told you last week about plans for D-22's closure. Well, pencil this date into your calendars: The last-ever gig at the legendary Wudaokou live music venue will be a gig by Mongolian punks Mohanik on January 13. D-22 will also host one final edition of their experimental Zoomin' Night on January 10.

2011 is over. And like a character in the schmaltziest of Hollywood romantic comedies, we're so over it. All there is for us to do is go home, put our pajamas on, get out a big bar of Bourneville chocolate, and sob into our Horlicks as we reminisce about all the happy times we spent with 2011. It's been a good year, hasn't it? Let's find out as we look back on the drinks, venues and crazes that have made drinking fun in Beijing this year. (And if you're still looking for ideas for December 31, get a look at our roundup of New Year's parties before it's too late!)

As the year draws to a close, we took a moment to reflect on what's made the news in Beijing's dining scene this year. As with any other year in Beijing, 2011 was a year of openings, closings, award-giving ... with a healthy dose of scandal thrown in. Here are just a few of the stories that made the headlines in Beijing dining in 2011.