2010 Mar 23 Capital Bites: Enoteca coming to Sanlitun
Wine buffs should pop a cork at the news that Enoteca is scouting for a second branch, this time in Sanlitun. Tomaz, manager of the current branch in The Place, tells us the task of pinning down a suitably sized location is well underway, and that the new branch will have more of a nightlife vibe, even selling wine-based cocktails. Enoteca currently has two branches in Shanghai with a third in the works. And here's a date for your diary: April 24th, Entoeca's Grand Wine Tasting featuring over 60 bottles, a good chunk of the wine list that won them "Outstanding Wine Selection" at our 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tickets cost RMB 200 and include a tapas buffet from 5-8pm.
Remember Juliette’s? The French restaurant and "Restaurant Of The Year" nominee that closed during Spring Festival will reopen - this time as a bar. According to Beijing Boyce, the guys from cocktail bar 2F on the floor above will be expanding downwards.
Finally, a few bits 'n bytes from the food web. The Happy Meal that refuses to die, a Death Star watermelon, and this attractive, step-by-step photo guide to making your own jianbing at home. Enjoy.
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Lido stalwart SALT have added a rather special luxury beer - Estrella Inedit - to their menu, created by El Bulli maestro Ferran Adria. Enjoy this beer (specially made to pair with food) for RMB 128 a bottle on SALT’s terrace when it opens May 20. Even more exciting is the recent cryptic announcement of Gaby’s new secret “Sanlitun project” to open June 8 – the blog title was a bit of a tease - we’ll keep you posted as soon as we get more info!
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