The Beijinger Blog - Food

Literary with a Capital M: Festival Tickets on Sale Now

thebeijinger — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0800

Tickets went on sale yesterday for Capital M’s Literary Festival. The restaurant’s fortnight of talks on writing, food and travel begins on February 25, which also serves as the unofficial kick-off date for Beijing’s book-based festival season. Here's a rundown of what to expect, where to purchase tickets, and the novelists, journalists, memoirists and adventurers who will be showcased at the Capital M Literary festival.

Capital Bites: Valentine's, Veal, Pasta and Pingtan

thebeijinger — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0800

With Valentine's Day approaching, new pasta deals at Flamme and much more to report, here we are with this week's roundup of the latest news, gossip and scandal from Beijing's restaurant scene. Let's go!

The Big V: 2012 Valentine's Day Dining Part 2

thebeijinger — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0800

Here we are with the second of our two-part Valentine's Day dining guide. After yesterday's roundup of everything that isn't a buffet, today we present our list of all your options if you want an international feast of self-served, all-you-can-eat cuisine. One or two even have free-flow alcohol thrown in to help move your evening along ...

You Are What You Eat: The Beijinger Seeks a Dining Assistant

thebeijinger — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0800

Do you love exploring the city to find new restaurants and dining options? Do you like the grubby alleyway dives as much as the high-end venues? If you have a way with words and never tire of talking about food, then the Beijinger wants you.

The Big V: 2012 Valentine's Day Dining Part 1

thebeijinger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0800

Like it or not (let's face it, you don't have much choice), the Valentine's Day pressure is on, and it's increasing by the hour. And you've got no plans yet. Ah yes, that's what the Beijinger is here for. To help you get your Valentine's act together, we've compiled this first of two lists rounding up what restaurants are doing for Valentine's Day, how much you'll pay and how to get in touch to make your reservation.

Not Lovin' It: Price Increases A Sign Of Things To Come?

thebeijinger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0800

We’re not long into the Year of the Dragon and the big chains are already putting the drag into it. Starbucks, Pizza Hut and McDonald's have riled netizens for raising prices on many of their products China-wide. The increases may seem small (the odd kuai here or there) but is it a sign that more retailers will be raising prices in the year ahead? An article on ABC News, reporting on Starbucks' similar pricing increases in the States, certainly seems to think so; they've listed another 11 things that American consumers can expect to pay more for in 2012.

Turning the Corner: Jun Trinh Presents 4corners

thebeijinger — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0800

With his new restaurant 4corners opening in the former Orange Tree space near Houhai, we asked Canadian chef Jun Trinh what’s cooking.

Bar of the Month: Union

thebeijinger — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0800

Although we’re big fans of the “and Grille” part of Union Bar and Grille, there’s nothing we like more than a seat at the bar, a happy hour pint and a handful of their complimentary salty chips. Led by the ever-affable Andy Bright, Union’s staff is also top-notch.

Upper Crust: Promising Pizza At Da Giuseppe

thebeijinger — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0800

This new pizza restaurant takes over from twice-unsuccessful Hungarian restaurant Budapest (and Norwegian flop 66 North before that) on the second floor of China View at Gongti Donglu. Go there at the first opportunity you get.

Capital Bites: Pizza Preview, Hot Dogs, Indian Opening, Gourmet Desserts And More

thebeijinger — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0800

Hungry? You will be soon. With news on a promising new pizza restaurant, a hot new Indian restaurant, hot dogs in Sanlitun Village, desserts to die for in China World Hotel and the latest whereabouts of all-star chefs Max Levy and Zach Lewison, here's a quick roundup of the latest Beijing restaurant news ...