2009 Jul 29 Agenda's Out! July 30th to August 12th
Anyone who lives in Beijing will be familiar with the sight of elderly couples dancing in parks and even on the street – notably at the north gate of the Workers’ Stadium – but eager dancers have plenty of options besides joining in with the old folks. Read about the variety of dance classes held regularly at bars and dance centers around Beijing in this issue’s cover feature.
Among the openings we cover in this issue’s Try These:
Prima Taste/Swensen’s – Singaporean street food with a side order of burgers, fries and shakes;
Dongjing Fandian – simple Chinese lunchtime sets at Jianwai Soho;
Peppes – the pizza remains, but they’ve beefed up the menu, redecorated and introduced new family-friendly facilities
In Spotlights: we talk to Tamarind (Beijing Marriott Northeast Hotel) chef Mangilal Kurly about cooking for the stars of Bollywood; Stumble Inn owner Shane Neill reflects on the bar’s first six months; Douglas Kobernick from Solaire Bistro talks fashion and food; and we talk to Commune by the Great Wall general manager Ulf Pauschardt about the luxury retreat.
Our Lists feature roundups of the best in Mediterranean dining, sports bars and Beijing temples. Last but not least, you’ll find 14 days of great events in our Day-by-Day event listings.
agenda is looking for interns with ideas and energy to contribute features and interviews. Some knowledge of Beijing’s dining and nightlife scenes is essential, and candidates should have previous experience in journalism/writing, be self-motivated and able to take initiative on the job. Excellent English speaking and writing skills are essential. Chinese language skills are a bonus, but not essential. E-mail your resume to iainshaw@agendabeijing.com
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Playfish’s David Fallarme on Leading the Way in Social Gaming
Back when games like Pacman and Frogger ruled the arcade, game geeks spent long hours trying to beat the “high score” that was usually displayed on a static screen between bouts. Nowadays social gaming connects players across the planet bringing the action to real time – technology that makes console-based games seem as arcane as Pong. Agenda interviewed David Fallarme, Marketing Manager of Playfish, a leading social gaming company owned by Electronic Arts with a development studio in Beijing, about how his company is leading the charge in this dynamic industry.
Read the full interview with David on gaming in China and who's the average gamer now at Agendabeijing.com.
Toxic Avenger: Li Yifang, Greenpeace Activist, Detoxing China
Greenpeace is perhaps the best known environmental NGO. It does sterling work throughout the world in measuring and combating environmental degradation and raising awareness of ecological issues. Their activists are dedicated to making the world a safer and healthier place for our children, which is all the more important in the world’s most dynamic country? Agenda was delighted to meet Li Yifang, whose work focuses on toxic pollution and striving to ameliorate its destructive effects, to hear her story.
Read the full interview with Li Yifang at Agendabeijing.com.
The Veggie Table’s Laura Fanelli’s Tips on Eco-Friendly Living
Staying healthy and going green in Beijing might seem like a Herculean task, especially in a city where health and safety guidelines take the back seat to develop the economy. Nevertheless there are those idealistic souls who persevere to do their part in saving the environment and leading a healthier and more natural lifestyle to boot. Laura Fanelli of The Veggie Table is one such stalwart, and gave us some practical tips on going green in Beijing.
For more tips on living green or just staying healthy in Beijing, check out the full interview at Agendabeijing.com.
Dong Lu Gets Chinese Fashion Frisky
Though China is the workshop of the fashion industry the world over, it has yet to make great strides in clothing design. Li Ning and 361 are becoming better known in sportswear, but as yet other fashion brands are thin on the ground. Yet there are many companies in Beijing with great ideas and cutting- edge styles. Dong Lu is founder and CEO of LA MIU, a lingerie company for young women, with a goal of excellence and a brand of fun, frisky underwear.
To read more on China's emerging fashion industry check out the full interview on Agendabeijing.com.
Jonathan Smith Gets Beijing Dancing
Jonathan Smith is a British music promoter, focusing on electronic dance music. Starting from a small one-off event in Wudaoko, he has since then founded The Syndicate and No Go Die, music promotion brands with distinct styles which he uses to promote events across Beijing and throughout China. Agenda met him to get the lowdown on how he got Beijing dancing to a different beat.
To find out what Jonathan has to say about Beijing's music scene head over to Agendabeijing.com.
