Cu Ju Beijing Gets New Paint Job, Keeps Same Name

Everything old is new again, the saying goes, and in this case, CuJu Beijing appears to be no exception.

In four photos posted on the restaurant's Facebook page, diners can expect a higher ceiling and a medium-blue paint job when the venue reopens after renovation early next month.

Owner and winner of a 2014 Beijing Reader Bar & Club Awards trophy for Outstanding Personality of the Year Badr Benjelloun told the Beijinger that despite an earlier announcement that the venue would be receiving a new moniker, he's keeping a bit of the old name. "Cuju Moroccan Bistrot and Rumerie" will be the new name, he confirmed via text Friday.

The sports bar and rum joint served its last rations on August 17, and is due to re-open in the early part of September.

Photos: Cu Ju Beijing