2010 Jul 06 Sanlitun Stirrings: Agua Returns and Mosto makes a move next door
Last December, we reported on the problems and subsequent closure of Aqua in Ch’ienmen 23. Today we received word via Chef Jordi Valles’s Facebook page that Aqua is preparing to re-open on the fourth floor of Nali Patio in Sanlitun.
This is welcome news for the many Beijing foodies who voted for Agua in Beijing’s various and sundry annual restaurant awards, and it is a fitting addition to a location already filled with some of the finest Spanish themed venues – including Spanish Deli Taste Spain, and tapas restaurants Carmen and Niajo – in the city.
In related Nali Patio news, BeijingBoyce reports a new Mosto project in the neighboring Sanlitun Village, as well as a new Stumble Inn and Queen’s Konditorei, a “massive two-floor Russian joint.” More info here.
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Agua, the award-winning Spanish favorite once located in the stately Legation Quarter, is supposed to reopen this Friday at its new home at Nali Patio. Executive chef Jordi Valles is still running the show, and will offer a reasonably-priced business lunch (RMB 88 or 98), and a chef’s tasting menu for RMB 358. Another new Spanish-influenced restaurant in Sanlitun is Ole Spanish Restaurant. This three-story restaurant's first floor bar and second floor tapas lounge is already open, with a top floor offering fine dining set to open in a week.
Capital Bites: Spanish Steps Up
Last night at the top of Nali Patio, Migas threw open its doors in the pouring rain to celebrate its opening. While the restaurant will not be open for another 10 days or so, the stylish rooftop lounge is now receiving customers, and will be serving them all manner of libations as well as tapas. The tapas dished out last night were enormous, and included a tasty selection of salmon cakes, burgers, anchovies and ham served on crostini.
Another Blow For Legation Quarter: Meat & Wine Co. Closes
Days after winning our readers’ pick for "Best Steak" in the 2010 Reader Restaurant Awards, the Legation Quarter’s Meat & Wine Co. has closed its doors.
Business as usual at Ch’ien Men 23 and Legation Quarter Ltd.
Legation Quarter Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, HKC (Holdings) Ltd has adamantly denied claims made in Aqua's recent press release concerning the circumstances surrounding the impending closure of their restaurant at Ch'ien Men 23. The following is Legation Quarter Ltd.'s official press release:
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After more than a year of construction, Beijing's newest department store, Shimao is open for business on the corner of Xindong Lu and Gongti Beilu. There's a number of edible options (more on this later in the week) but arguably the most exciting eatery is the Hello Kitty Dreams restaurant. After successful culinary ventures in Korea and Taiwan, Hello Kitty's first mainland restaurant opens on December 20. We wheedled our way in for a sneak peek ...
