Follow Your Basic Food Groups – WeChat Food Groups, That Is!
There is so much great food in Beijing, from all over China and all over the world. Word of mouth is an excellent way to learn, and of course, you may be following theBeijinger‘s coverage with an eye for of all the best eats in town. As with most things in Beijing, however, WeChat is our connection to the world outside our compound. Every new addition to a new group brings more joy, opens up to more worlds, new friends, new tastes!
First, an introduction to the new WeChat group by our sister magazine Jingkids International, called FamFriendlyEats !
We’ve long been discussing what really makes a restaurant family-friendly around here, and what we really need in a place to eat out. We’ll get into all the bathrooms with a changing table in both the men’s and women’s rooms, who knows enough to bring the kid’s meals out first, stroller-friendly places, and more. Scan the QR code below and let us know your burning questions about where to take the kiddos!
Here are some of our favorites for more grown-up choices, too!
Coffee Co-Lab Community
Although not Beijing-specific, this community of coffee lovers work, play, and networks in cafes all over China. Perfect if you’re the kind of person who likes to choose their working space last minute, but also wants to meet new people regularly.
How: Add WeChat ID heatherlee to join
Foodies in Beijing
This is a very active group where you can ask almost anything about food in Beijing and get five different answers and ten honest opinions. It’s the place for food-related chatter, but not for ads, so don’t spam!
How: Add WeChat ID ana_linanxin to join
Beijing Foodies
This is a Beijing foodie’s group that talks about food, and shares great food pics, as well as deals and tips all around the city.
How: Add WeChat ID PROMETHEUS2828 to join
Great Wall My Love (cheese and other delicacies delivery)
Xiaowei ran tours for foreigners to enjoy The Great Wall with delicious food and had to pivot last year because of – you know. Now she works with her quality food sources to deliver within China! Last week there was a sampling of seafood shipped from Dalian, freshly picked fruits from Yunnan and Hainan, plus cheeses, jams, and wines, and a lot more.
How: Add WeChat ID exid_8w21wwzdqs0d21 to join
Sherpa’s Beijing Foodie
Sherpa’s, the food delivery app, has their own WeChat groups where they share the latest deals and promotions and also weekly lucky draws for Sherpa’s vouchers!
How: Add WeChat ID olivia1209 to join
Steak Promotion
The idea behind this one is fairly simple: Admin Trader Joe tells you what he has in stock (in different packs), you order through him directly, and get delicious frozen meat delivered to your door for free in most of China's main cities. The people in our office who’ve enjoyed his service can’t get enough!
How: Add WeChat ID a664978432 to join
FoodX
This one’s for Beijing’s food lovers’ community where people share tasty discoveries and inspirations.
How: Add WeChat ID jingstel to join
Vegans of Beijing
Here you’ll find a community that aims to make living a plant-based lifestyle as easy and accessible as possible. It may be easier to live as a vegan in Beijing than you think, and this group is a good place to start.
How: Add WeChat ID KatieHamons to join
Beijing Burger Lovers
Created out of our community’s great love for burgers and the annual Beijinger Burger Fest, this is a really fun group for sharing your favorite burger experiences, memes, and ask burning questions about meat stacked between two buns – family-friendly of course. Veggie/vegan fans also welcome.
How: Add WeChat ID mwinchina to join.
Please note: Jingkids does not run these groups (nor does the Beijinger) and cannot add you. Follow the instructions provided to be added to these groups via the group owners.
This blog was originally published on our sister site, Jingkids International.
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