What's Up Wudaokou: This Week's Best Events in the Heart of Studentland
What's Up, Wudaokou? Whether you're at Tsinghua, BLCU, Peking University, or even Google, there is an event for you in Haidian. In this series, we...
DP Booze News: Slow Boat's Gruit Beer, Atmosphere's "Clash of Gods" Cocktails, Puxuan's Wine and Prawns Pairing
Feeling thirsty? Wet your whistle with Booze News, our weekly wrap-up of the week's best bar deals, parties, drink concoctions,...
Throwback Thursday: More Germs With Your Chopsticks, Ma'am?
This week we look into the bacteria side of eating out. You know, when you licking your chopsticks and then dig into the common rice bowl immediately...
Noise Pollution: Mono, Guiguisuisui, Deadly Cradle Death, Video Game Orchestra
Spring is creeping up on us! The musical thaw is officially over! It’s time for bands and artists to emerge from their hibernation and get those...
Robots Are Taking Over China’s Food Service Industry, and Making It Better
Robots in restaurants sound like a futuristic novelty. But in China, kitchen-side automation has long been routine for some restaurants, fast food...
Flu Season in China Leaves Vaccine Questions in Its Wake
The end of the Spring Festival also marks the end of flu season for another year, but it leaves behind once more a fierce debate about the merits of...
Maiden Voyage Cocktail Bar Weathers Stormy Seas on Lucky Street
An alum veteran Beijing bar Glen is weathering stiff competition on Lucky Street with his own Maiden Voyage.
New Travel Show Explores the Ancient Traditions of Rural China in the Face of Rapid Development
Plastered 8 owner Dominic Johnson-Hill hosts an ambitious new travel show documenting the traditions and development of rural China.
Flower Flavors Serves Affordable, Mom-And-Pop Style Japanese in Overpriced Gongti
The Japanese restaurant (which opened quietly in a nook between Gung Ho! and Annie’s east of Gongti) serves the affordable and satisfying gaifan and...
Will Fan Bingbing’s Latest Film Finally Be Released?
Fan Bingbing's latest film, The Perfect Blue (or "She Kills" in Chinese, 她杀 tā shā) may finally be on the cusp of cinematic release, if the recent...
Beijing Bowls for the Best Bowels: Eating Green on the Cheap
What a world we live in! Looks like Beijing now boasts more salad eateries than mobile jianbing vendors. But are they any good? We list a few of our...
Brace Yourself for Japanese Cheer Punk Band Ni-Hao!'s "Sounds Like Yelling"
Japanese cheer punkers Ni-Hao! come to shout some life in Beijing this weekend.
Sino Silver Screen: 'The Old Barber' Captures An Old Man’s Life in Rapidly Changing Beijing
Making its premiere at Fukuoka Asian International Film Fest in 2006, the heart-wrenching independent movie The Old Barber from director Chaolu Hasi ...
OlymPicks: And After the 2022 Games, Then What?
OlymPicks is an ongoing blog series wherein we highlight news, gossip, and...
EAT: Mosto's New Weekly Deals, The Chef and the Brewer at Sifang Sanchuan, Karneval Brunch at Zarah
EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.
Veteran Italian Café Aperitivo Calls It Quits in Sanlitun Soho
After more than a decade of operation in Beijing, veteran Italian café Aperitivo has shut down.
Beijing's Best Events That Won't Leave You Hungover, Feb 25-Mar 3
Our Events Watch series aims to highlight happenings that aren't focused on...
Short Film About a Baozi Wins an Oscar, Proves Love for Steamed Buns is Universal
An animated short about a baozi that comes to life has won Best Short Film at the Oscars 2019.
Groupe Flo Caters to the Masses With a New Upscale Food Court in Sanyuanqiao
Miam Miam brings eclectic offerings like its eponymous Vietnamese rice noodles, Thai green chicken curry, pizzas, burgers, and more to Sanyuanqiao.
Lured by Generous Exit Packages, Didi Employees Scramble to Be Fired
Following the reports of lay-offs and heavy losses, ride-hailing company Didi is rumored to be offering downsized employees large paychecks, sparking...