Blog Tag - Brian McKenna

EAT: BMK Pulls Out of New Gastropub, Fideua Back at Migas
In a post on WeChat last week, Brian McKenna announced that he and his team will no longer be operating and managing new Dengshikou gastropub Molly...
Brian McKenna Loosens Up: Why Beijing’s Top Fine Dining Chef Opted to Go Casual with His New Gastropub
What happens when one of Beijing’s most elite chefs loses his love for the finer things? For Brian McKenna, such a sinking, fizzling feeling could...
Sneak Preview of Brian McKenna's New Gastropub Has Our Taste Buds on Alert
Beijing foodies are hotly anticipating the September 18 official opening of Brian McKenna's latest project, Molly Malone's Gastropub & Grill. And...
Brian McKenna's Courtyard to Close in June
Popular Beijing Chef Brian McKenna will close his landmark restaurant Brian McKenna@The Courtyard in June, McKenna announced on the restaurant's...
Hatsune Teams up with Brian Mckenna for New Dessert Menu
In terms of collaborations between titans of the Beijing food and beverage scene, it doesn’t get much bigger than Hatsune and Brian McKenna. After 14...
Capital Bites: New Sichuan Dumplings, Closures and Pop-up Juice Bar
Some sad news in the last few weeks, with Sanlitun/Gongti stalwarts Terra, Green T. House and Saddle Cantina all hanging up their hats. But as usual...
Capital Bites: Hot Dogs and Poutine in NLGX, Karaoke Kitchens, More Shengjian Bao
This week, decisions about food have mostly been: "Anywhere with strong air conditioning." Apparently food tastes better when you're not sweating...
Capital Bites: McKenna Leaves ROOM, Restaurant Week Reservations Go Public and Vote Vote Vote!
Big news this week as Brian McKenna confirmed that he has sold his stake in ROOMbeijing. ROOMbeijing remains in business, while McKenna is moving on...
Capital Bites: McKenna meets Ricci, Spice Factory & Waiting For Obentos
There's been exciting new food developments on my side of town! Wudaokou now has Avocado Tree, a new fast-food Mexican joint. A Korean snack place,...
Taste and See: ROOM Beijing's Artist Projects with New +1 Space in Pingod
ROOMbeijing and new art space +1 are teaming up to feature exciting new artists, with ROOM dedicating the back area of the restaurant to rotating...
Late Night Tapas or Multi-course Soirées: ROOMbeijing opens in the CBD
Local celeb chef Brian McKenna’s new CBD nightspot is finally open, after much anticipation. With a fortune spent on its design, the single room...
Talking Pints: ROOMbeijing, Alfa and Parkside Bar & Grill
Beijingers got their first chance to take a peek at chef Brian McKenna's long-in-the-works ROOMbeijing restaurant/bar last night, as French house...