The Beijinger Blog - Adam Pillsbury

Working Class Hero: Beijing's Japanese Ramen Noodles

thebeijinger — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0800

Like any humble meal, great culinary talent can, and does, transcend the limits of a simple staple dish, and elevate it to art. Ranging from simple to superlative, these bowls will get you through the day.

Win Copies of the New Insider’s Guide to Beijing 2010!!

thebeijinger — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:54:00 +0800

Immersion Guides is proud to announce the launch of the Insider’s Guide to Beijing 2010, the new edition of the book hailed as “one of the best, new, imaginative and informative guidebooks in a long time” (South China Morning Post) and a “Beijing Bible” (Beijing Today). The new edition will be unveiled at a launch party at The Bookworm this Thursday (December 3) at 7.30pm. Come along and celebrate with the contributors and editors of your definitive guide to living in China’s capital.

Travel Feature: Venice

thebeijinger — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0800

Photos by Adam Pillsbury, Barbara Watson,
and Christophe Alary and KL Mircea of Flickr

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A remedy for an 18-hour journey with kids: Time your arrival for late afternoon at Marco Polo Airport where your father and stepmother are waiting, then follow the salty breeze to the pier and onto a handsome water taxi, which surges gracefully towards the shimmering apparition ahead. It enters the city from the north – suddenly, you’re on the Grand Canal, fighting sensory overload as the rays of a dying sun illuminate the magnificent facade of the Ca’ d’Oro and other palazzi.

The House that Boulud Built: Q&A with star chef Daniel Boulud

thebeijinger — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:00:35 +0800

Photo courtesy of Maison Boulud à Pékin

In less than a year, Maison Boulud à Pékin has become one of Beijing’s most acclaimed restaurants, earning a record seven nominations in our Reader Restaurant Awards. Accolades are nothing new to chef-owner Daniel Boulud, who has been awarded the Legion of Honor from his native France and named “Outstanding Restaurateur” by the James Beard Foundation.

Mrs Shanen on Frankenfood and the Benefits of Eating Green

thebeijinger — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:14 +0800

Bagel baker, restaurateur, organic farmer – Lejen Chen has fashioned a career out of a passion for wholesome food. Raised in Brooklyn NY, she is the co-founder with husband Shan En of Mrs Shanen’s, which is both a popular Shunyi restaurant and Beijing’s best-known boutique food line, producing bagels, ciabatta, cookies and cakes. Their latest venture is Green Cow Farm, a six-hectare organic farm in Shunyi. Lejen Chen spoke to the Beijinger about her work and the appeal of organic food.

tbj: Why start an organic farm?

Immersion Guides’ 2008 Beijing Map

thebeijinger — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:48:42 +0800

Immersion Guides, makers of Beijing neighborhood maps since 2003, have pulled out a bigger canvas to produce their first chart of the entire city, the 2008 Beijing Map.

Inserted in the June issue of that’s Beijing, this free map is the perfect companion for residents and visitors seeking to make the most of summer in the city.

Bilingual, user friendly and up-to-date, the 2008 Beijing Map accurately plots over 200 of the capital’s best restaurants, bars, historic sites, shops, theaters and parks, as well as major hospitals, hotels, and the Olympic venues.

On the back of the map are descriptions of the depicted venues along with their addresses, opening hours and telephone numbers to help you plan where to eat, drink, shop, party and play.