Blog Tag - Bakeries

A Master Baker in Northeast Beijing: Michael Bock of Michael’s German Bakery
Sometimes, the best things are made by those who rise early, something that’s especially true when it comes to baked goods. Bakers the world over get...
Hop like a Bunny to this Trendy Bakery for a Yummy Treat
There’s something about moms, dear reader – they’re always right. Mine has this lovely philosophy where she always encourages me to savor all simple...
Treat Yourself to Some of Beijing's Best Bakeries
Is there anything more appetizing than the aroma of freshly baked bread? Not that I know of. Every time I step into a bakery, I am always instantly...
Is #024 the Bar/Bakery/BBQ/Botique of the Future?
A silvery experience has taken over the building just north of Nali Patio in Sanlitun. #024 is Beijing’s latest... is there even a word for what it...
Step Into Unknown: Explore Your Undiscovered Creative Side In These Studios
Let's be real, depending on how you spent your quarantine you may have reached the limits of your love for DIY projects sometime around mid-March,...
GoFundMe Launched  to Save Comptoirs de France, F&B Industry on Its Knees
Anybody who has walked around Beijing in the last few weeks will have realized that the hospitality sector is taking a huge hit. Once bustling...
Can Palette Thrive Right Across the Street From Another French Bakery?
It’s a bold move indeed to open a bakery right across the street from Boulangerie, the 18-month-old Dongzhimen spot opened by a Cordon Bleu trainer...
Nestgram and Blanko Opens at Riffles City
Since the Great Brickening, we've stopped by the hutongs less and less and instead flock to shopping malls more frequently. During one such trek at...
Le Grenier à Pain Brings Authentic Baguette and French Pastries to WF Central
We Beijingers often complain about the capital's bakery options. From the mediocre soft bread found in convenience stores to the creative Taiwanese-...
DP Three New Bakeries,  with Most Expensive Matcha Swiss Roll, Cheapest Dirty Bun, and Mousse Cake
A trio of new dessert destinations have debuted on the Beijing food scene. One is pricey, one is cheap, and the other is beautiful enough to give...
Why are people queuing for three hours to buy “dirty buns”?
Trendy foods make me irrationally angry. Don't get me wrong, I'm all in on avocado toast, but unicorn lattes? Rainbow bagels? Blue wine? Give me a...
Two Tablespoons Makes Cupcakes Trendy Again with Creative Asian Flavors Alongside Classic Offerings
The craze for cupcakes might have died down a bit since Carrie Bradshaw famously chowed down on one of Magnolia Bakery's decadent offerings in season...
Where to Stock Up on Sweet Treats for Christmas
Turkey may be the main event at Christmas dinner but for us, the Christmas season is all about the sweeter things: gingerbread houses, Christmas...
There is a God: Dunkin' Donuts On Its Way Back to Beijing
[Update 2/24: DD's first shop, in Pinnacle Plaza in Shunyi, opens Feb 25] Oh thank the Lord! After a decade and a half of absence, American coffee-...
First Glance: Booth's Cake
Booth's Cake is a new Japanese cake shop tucked away on the banks of the Liangma Canal near Maizidian. The Japanese chef is an expert baker and...