2012 Jul 03 Out Now - the Beijinger - July 2012: Get Out Of Town
It’s the perfect time of the year to get out of the city – even if it is just for a few hours. We sent our intrepid street team out into the field to take on Beijing’s best field trips. If you ever wanted to find out more about bees, learn the secrets of watermelons or spend an hour nun-spotting, then we’re here to school you and offer you the daycation of your dreams.
Look past the Cover Feature and you’ll see a very different issue of the Beijinger than ever before. And we're not just referring to the fact that we’re jam-packed with brand-new content every month. The July 2012 issue marks the debut of our brand-new design. Allow us to explain.
We've been seeking your opinion and counsel in the form of reader surveys and online feedback. We’ve listened to what you have asked for and we’ve rolled it all up into one handy-to-use magazine.
We’ve expanded our Food & Drink content – in fact, we’ve even combined the two into a super-section. One that includes reviews of 12 new bars and restaurants, a Dining Feature on picnicking in Peking, a Drinks Feature on better qi through cocktails, and a Taste Test of fruity ice pops.
Most differently, we’ve got new sections:
Go is our catch-all section for everything that you can go do in Beijing. It could be shopping, live music, sports, photography, anything at all. This month, we put air filter masks through their paces, we give one lucky reader RMB 7,000 of Muay Thai lessons and we meet our new Instagramming friends at IgersBeijing. We’re also giving away tickets to Yen’s 8th Anniversary, we're getting the Americana look for the Fourth of July and we’ve sharpened up on our knife skills.
Meet is our new section filled with interviews, profiles and Q&As with the people who matter in Beijing. This month we catch up with 8-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman, we chat with a trio of Brazilians crazy enough to attempt Beijing to London over land, and novelist Sheng Keyi tells us about the trouble with breasts. We’ve also got Adam Goodman’s Playlist, we’ve found the skeletons in DJ Blackie’s closet in Uniformity and we peek at a pastor’s passages in Bookshelf.
Lastly, there’s even more Events and Directory listings than ever before so you’ll know what to do and where to do it. Get a copy around town or read it right here, right now.
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Out Now – the Beijinger April 2013 – The Eat is On
This month’s Cover Feature celebrates the diversity of Chinese cuisine and the finest examples of what can be enjoyed right here in Beijing. We asked two food experts for their picks and we asked them to go beyond the city’s provincial offices and look a little deeper. If you want to eat your way around China without leaving the comfort of the outer Ring Road then you have a brand new handy guide. The eat is on.
Normally our April issue is devoted to our Annual Reader Restaurant Awards. We’ve taken a different approach this year. You can find all of the winners listed in the magazine but all of the in-depth coverage is on our blog. That’s where you’ll find everything you could possibly want to know about the Awards, including our Experts’ Picks.
Out Now: the Beijinger December 2012 - A Dog's Life
It often seems that there’s no love for dogs in this city. We’ve found out that’s not the case but there are a whole lot of canines that still need someone to love them. Without being all sentimental (although it is that time of year) we want to help those of you who have the time and money to help our four-legged friends find a new home. This month’s Cover Feature highlights the plight of dogs, let’s you know how you can help and explains exactly what you’re getting in for if you’re thinking about getting a new best friend. You could even be lucky enough to take home our cover star.
Chi Fan for Charity Set for Nov 2 in Beijing: Event Expands This Year to Hong Kong
Eating for a good cause — two great things that go great together. For fans of both, mark your calendars: Chi Fan for Charity (CFFC) has announced its dates for 2013.
The Beijing event will take place on November 2, followed by Shanghai on November 9. This year also sees a third city — Hong Kong — being added on November 16, CFFC announced Tuesday.
Great Leap Brewing, Lush Big Winners at Reader Bar & Club Awards; Slow Boat Brewery Taproom Best Newcomer
Great Leap Brewing and Wudaokou favorite Lush were the big winners at The Beijinger 10th Annual Reader Bar & Club Awards, held at the futuristic Galaxy SOHO complex in Chaoyangmen.
Lush emerged as an early multiple winner in our pre-announced categories, picking up awards in four categories: Best Open Mic, Best Quiz Night, Best for Students, and Best Wudaokou. Josh Lally made it five when he won Best Manager for both Lush and Pyro Pizza, along with two Outstanding prizes, for Lally in Personality of the Year and for Lush as Best Survivor.
Where to Wine and Dine Tonight: Max Levy Cocktail Pop-up, Xiao Ju Courtyard, and More
Need some last minute ideas on where to wine and dine this weekend? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
