Blog Tag - Openings and Closings

Peet's Coffee Manages To Set Itself Apart With Guomao Premiere
Yet another international brand has landed in the capital, and much to our relief, it’s not a fast-food joint, but Peet’s Coffee, aka the, “it’s not...
New in the Neighborhood: What’s Fresh in Sanlitun?
With everyone eager to enjoy what’s left of 2020 to the fullest, the whole city has seen new venues popping up left, right, and center, and Sanlitun...
Slow Boat Sails Into the Gulf of Mexico With New Restaurant, Las Musas
After hosting a margarita-fueled housewarming party last month – sans food – Slow Boat’s newest Mexican venture Las Musas officially opened for...
Ming's Curry Store Fights the Winter (and the Hangover) with Piles of Protein
For many of us residing in Northern China, naming a restaurant Ming's Curry Store is sure to spark a bit of confusion – we’re used to curry dishes...
Take Your Tastebuds On a Culinary Journey Along the Silk Road at Qianmen Kitchen by BSK
If you’ve always wanted to travel the Silk Road but can’t remember where you parked your camel, Qianmen Kitchen by BSK offers a caravan of dishes so...
EAT: Mosto Group Opens Ming's Curry Store, Bistro 108 and The Rug Close for Renovations, Kopitiam Brunch
EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week. Mosto Group opens new venue Ming's Curry Store  Occupying the former...
Nuan Nuan is Taiwanese Hot Pot and Milk Tea With an Interactive Twist
Beijingers no longer need to cross any water to taste the unique twist on hot pot that is enjoyed in Taiwan. Settling into the neighborhood just east...
LEO by FLO is Beijing's Fresh-Made Pasta Dream Come True
If anyone understands the need for constant adaption in the ever-transforming culinary culture that is Beijing, it’s Groupe FLO, whose diverse array...
Jing-A Goes (Slightly) Upscale With New CBD Location
If you’ve been around the CBD this past week and the air smelled a bit hoppier, that’s because Jing-A was in the midst of a wildly successful soft...
Wake Up & Coffee: A New Cafe for Lovers of Bold Beans and Dynamic Design
Beiluoguxiang has undergone something of a renaissance over the last two months with new spots sprouting up at a rapid pace. The latest to join the...
Classic Yunnan Dishes in the Open Air at Courtyard 73
Yunnan, known for its rolling mountains, diverse ethnicity, and unmatched cuisine, roughly translates to “south of the clouds.” It’s appropriate then...
At Long Last, Taco Bell Comes to Satisfy Cravings in the Capital
No longer will Beijingers seethe with envy at Shanghai’s access to the distinctly flavored beef and beans that line the hard shells and grilled...
Blinding Elephant Stakes Their Claim on a New Era for Punk Bars
There is an ancient parable about four blind men and their first encounter with an elephant. Though the story varies throughout time and place, the...
DP Closure of Lantern and Other Workers' Stadium Clubs Marks the End of a Beijing Nightlife Era
Revelers were caught off guard this past Saturday when news began to circulate on social media about the rumored demise of Lantern, one of Beijing's...
Nugget Injects a Welcome Dose of DIY Vigor Into Beijing's Bar Scene
These are easy times to become all the Ds – depressed, dispirited, and despondent – but even among the constant updates on new coronavirus cases set...