Blog Author - Cat Nelson

A Gold Standard Comes to Wangfujing: Brasserie 1893
An all-gold everything encourages a certain level of expectation and when it comes under the storied brand of Waldorf Astoria,...
Migas Educates You on Cocktails ... and Gets You Drunk
Earlier in the month, I wrote about Migas'...
First-Rate Italian Hits Gongti: Matta
It can be hard to take anything in Gongti seriously when inundated with the deluge of Vics and Mix, adolescents tottering around in short sequined...
Back for More: S.T.A.Y
“Do you like snails?” the young chef asks and you bluff. “Yes, I must … I’ve had them once, I think … Well, I don’t remember not liking them.” And...
What's New Restaurants: Spoonful of Sugar
From drinks to food to atmosphere, the creative drive and enthusiasm of the Spoonful of Sugar team is palpable. Based on the...
Into The Fryer: The World of Fried Chicken in Wangjing
Fried chicken and beer? You may think of the American South, but some of the best is to be found in Korea. The Korean two-step...
First Glance: The Expanded Cafe Zarah
Well, the wait was well worth it. After nearly six months of closure for remodeling, ...
Buona Domenica: Opera Bombana's New Sunday Brunch
Having made quite the splash onto the Beijing dining landscape this year, Opera Bombana celebrated their first birthday this past week on May 15....
Best Bars for Japanophiles (or Anyone Who Wants A Decent Cocktail)
The votes have been counted and it is almost time for the 2014 Reader Bar & Club awards themselves. Before the...