the Beijinger Gallery
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The World Cup couldn't get in the way of ChinaDoll celebrating its "soft" (re)opening at 3.3 with a sexy party on the new - and massive - Sky Bar rooftop terrace on Wednesday, June 23. Fine-looking people turned out by the dozen to see the new ChinaDoll - stay tuned for the "Bite the Forbidden Fruit" grand opening on July 16.
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June 26, 2010 The Beijinger held its 6th Annual Hot Pepper Eating Contest at Canada Day on Saturday, June 26, at the Canadian International School of Beijing. The five minute competition finished with Gabriel Monroe from the US consuming 64 hot peppers to take the Master of Spice title for the third time! Thank you to our sponsors for providing prizes to our ten contestants - Ganges Indian Restaurant, The Taj Pavilion, Purple Haze and Yin & Out Lijiang Theme Restaurant.
photos by: Sui Sicong
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May 27, 2010 To celebrate the 60th anniversary of China & India diplomatic relations, launch India Briefing’s new “Doing Business in India” Guidebook, and introduce Dezan Shira & Associates Mumbai office team, China Briefing hosted a China-India investment seminar on bilateral trade and India investment matters, followed by a cocktail networking event including free flow wines, canapés, and traditional Indian dancing.
Photo courtesy of Asia Briefing
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Here are the photos that we didn't use for the June 2010 Cover of the Beijinger. To be more accurate here are the photos that we didn't use but that weren't too inappropriate for the website.
Photos by Mishka Photography.
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May 13,2010
A sweaty crowd of well over 700 packed into Mako Live House last night to celebrate the best of Beijing’s Bar & Club scene at the Beijinger’s 7th Annual Reader Bar and Club Awards. Miss Laowai contestants took the stage to present the awards to the winners.
Dancers from Club Chocolate (which won the "Sexiest Staff" award), beats from the Syndicate, rhythms from the Afrokokoroots drum troupe and belly dancing from Pussycat Dance kept the evening lively between awards. The night was emceed by Cheeky Monkey Theatre’s Elyse Ribbons and Ian Ronalds from Chopshticks Comedy.
Guests enjoyed free Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Lindermans beer from Vandergeeten, Frieixenet sparkling white wine and San Pellegrino and Acaua Panna water from ASC Fine Wines, cocktails from Becherovka, Grand Marnier and Spirit It, coffee from Capitano Coffee and finger food from Tommy Guns Burritos, Haru Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar and Texas Tamale Junkie, while nibbling on candies from Bonbon Bins. Goodie bags and prizes were also sponsored Eric Paris, Xinglong Karting Club, Oriental Taipan and China Odyssey Tours.
A total of 49 bars received accolades, with multiple winners Fubar (8 awards), Paddy O'Shea's (7), Xiu (6) and Q Bar (6) walking away with the most.
The full list of the winners is here and of course look for the June issue of The Beijinger (out around town May 27) for a full write-up of the awards.
Photos by: Judy Zhou & Simon Lim & Sui
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What's a rock festival without downpours and power cuts? Over four days (May 1-4) Midi returned to Beijing for the first time in two years and rocked Haidian Park. Here it all is in pictures - the smiles, the tears, the rain and the rock.
Images: Xia Qi & Zheng Yang.
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Peaches hit the stage at Yugong Yishan on Saturday, April 24, delivering a wild show complete with crowd surfing and countless costume changes. Kara Chin was on hand to capture the action - and the elaborate costumes.
All images Kara Chin.
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March 16,2010
Tuesday, March 16 saw the best of Beijing’s culinary talent gather at Joy Luck for the Beijinger’s 7th Annual Reader Restaurant Awards, the capital’s oldest and most credible dining awards.
191 Beijing restaurants were nominated across 35 categories, and over 5,000 votes were collated to come up with this year’s results.
Hosted by the wonderful Dominic Johnson-Hill of Plastered 8 T-shirts and Beijing personality Ai Wan, the awards attracted a diverse crowd of revelers as they rolled on through the afternoon.
Entertainment was provided by the Hoochie Coochie Gentleman – Beijing’s Homegrown Blues Band.
Beer was provided by Stella Artois, wine by Montrose, cocktails by Grand Marnier, juice by iF Juice, cheese by Yellow Valley Cheese. Tony & Guy and Lily's Antique provided vouchers. Thanks to Joy Luck for providing the venue, finger food, soft drinks and support staff.
photos by: Judy Zhou & Song Yang
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March 11, 2010
On March 11, Greening the Beige & Acupuncture Records teamed up to launch a new monthly fashion event: "Eco=Chic" featuring a different green-fashion theme each month.
Starting the series with "TRASHION" (trash + fashion), Acupuncture Records introduced their new 环包 (environmental protection) wallets, made by upcycling their old event flyers and posters. NLGX, the platform for the new Acupuncture Wallets + Recycled XL, introduced their design mission: "Preserve...Create," and Currie Lee, the designer/owner of DimSum of All Things Asian introduced her SLOW FASHION business model concept. Lee also contributed a portion of her March sales to Roots & Shoots - Jane Goodall Institute.
Erika Helms, Executive Director of R&S, gave a short presentation on the group's projects this year across China.
Photos courtesy Greening the Beige
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January 26,2010
FC Club Business, Finance and Global Mobility Social Networking Evening 26 Jan 2010 at the Zeta Bar, Hilton Beijing.
Pictures courtesy of Scott Meltzer
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January 22, 2010
the beijinger Client Party at The Olive
Editors and sales staff from the beijinger enjoyed cocktails and canapes with magazine clients at The Olive. Guests included representatives from The Raffles Hotel, Shangri-La Hotel, Domu, Metro Cafe, Le Zazou, Passy O'Shea's, Molly Malone's, Berlitz, 22nd Art Street, Yen, Embassy Suites, Fraser Residences, Toni & Guy, Eric of Paris and more. Special thanks to the sponsors of the lucky draw - Kartell, Tufenkian Carpets and China Odyssey Tours, who supplied the first prize, a travel package for two to the winner, Cherry Sun of Domus.
photos by: Song Yang
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January 16, 2010 The second Film & Music on Snow, organized by The North Face, was held at Jundushan Ski Resort on Jan 16. The local rock bands including Alt Senior, The Ghost Spardac, Saving Molli, Bigger Band, Dragon Tongue Squad, and Brain Failure were invited to perform on the stage. The last and the best band, Tang Dynasty led the audiences into climax.
photos by: Cecily Huang and Courtesy of The North Face
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Turntablist supremo Qbert was in town last week, doing his stuff for the beautiful people at BLING.
Photographs courtesy of BLING
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December 8, 2009
Restaurateur Gaby Alves celebrated the second birthday of SALT with a champagne and canapé-fuelled bash at the restaurant. The great and good of Beijing’s food scene attended, chatted, sipped and danced into the night. Happy Birthday!
Photos provided by venue
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December 3, 2009
True Run Media staff celebrated the launch of the sixth edition of Immersion Guides' Insider's Guide to Beijing with contributing writers, photographers, readers and friends at The Bookworm on 3 December, 2009. To buy a copy of the book, contact distribution on 5820 7101
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November 27, 2009
As the sun slowly sets on another year, the Beijinger staff kicked back in the cozy confines of M Bar on Friday, November 27, at the final Beijinger Happy Hour of the year. DJ Johnson spun the tunes while staff, readers and other friends wound down from the working week.
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November 13, 2009
The American Ballet Theater (ABT) has its Asian premiere in the National Center for the Performing Arts this month. ABT’s ballet version of Cervantes’ classic Don Quixote is regarded as a classic on par with Mariinsky Theater’s Swan Lake. These images are from ABT’s rehearsal in the NCPA on Nov 13. All images Cecily Huang.
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November 14 2009
After the Hilton's Food and Wine Experience on Saturday, November 14, the bold and the beautiful gathered in the Hilton’s Zeta Bar for the the Beijinger’s Fun Wine Auction, where the city’s brightest, hottest and most available were auctioned off for charity. Winning bids won a hot date, a bottle of fine wine, and a three-course meal at One East.
The event raised RMB 7,000 for the Ping An Medical Foster Home, a local charity that strives to helps Chinese orphans born with serious diseases or disabilities who require surgery in order to gain a chance in life
If readers would like to donate to Ping An, please contact: victoriayang@thebeijinger.com.
Photos by Judy Zhou
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Nov.14 2009
On Saturday, November 14 thousands streamed into the Beijing Hilton on the Third Ring Road to sample the hundreds of wines and other goods from around the globe on display. Everything from beer to coffee, cheese to chocolate was available for the crowd’s sampling pleasure.
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October 30,2009
The Beijinger staff saw out the working week and launched the November issue in the converted industrial spaces of Yishu 8 on Friday October 30. Models were on hand to showcase the latest fashions for winter.
Photos by: Judy Zhou
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October 23,2009
The Wukesong Indoor Stadium grooved on Friday, October 23 to the sounds of Beyonce as her “I AM...” tour rolled into town. The capital’s beautiful people kept the grove going at the after party, presented by Bling in partnership with Dance2XS.
Photos courtesy of Bling
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October 22,2009
We laughed, we danced, some of us fell off our chairs. The Beijinger 8th Anniversary Party went off with a bang last Thursday (October 22) in the capital’s most over-the-top nightspot, Chocolate. Guests were greeted at the Chocolate entrance by fire breathers and the small man on the door, while inside the cocktails flew from the bar and the Stella flowed freely. Then around 11 the fabulous Chocolate dancers strutted onto the stage and left us all reeling. The pictures say it all…
Photos by: Judy Zhou, Mary Dennis, Song Yang
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Sep 22,2009
The chic international steakhouse Meat & Wine Co. Beijing celebrated the official opening of its first outlet in Asia. Guests of honor included the Ambassador of South Africa and a mix of corporate and local executives, alongside national press, media and celebrities sharing a mouthwatering feast complete with specialty drinks, great wines and beer. Drummers from Uganda greeted guests upon arrival and a South African band provided entertainment throughout the night.
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Sep 22,2009
In towns and cities around the world, the 13th annual search for the Stella Artois World Draught Master has begun. A record number of bartenders from more than 32 countries will compete in this year’s competition, striving to complete the time honoured Stella Artois 9-Step Pouring Ritual to perfection. The competition’s final will culminate in one of New York’s most iconic buildings on 5th Avenue: The New York Public Library.
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The beijinger's Happy Hour this month saw the True Run crew kicking back with readers and other assorted friends in the modern-retro surrounds of Zeta Bar (love those cages in the toilets!). A selection of artsy cocktails were on offer to help everyone celebrate the release of September's issue, focusing on 30 years of Chinese contemporary art.
Photos by: Judy Zhou
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July 31,2009
Happy Hour at Paddy O'Shea's witnessed a crowd of over 200 for the launch of August's tbj. In addition to a flurry of food and drink specials there was a rousing MMA Xbox tournament won by two of our own staff members (we promise no foul play!) Ellies and Trip who took home hard-fought bottles of wine. Congrats guys!
Photos by:SongYang
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July 24,2009
Every party deserves a good theme, and every summer deserves a good soaking. Something over 700 people showed up at Club LA to get away from the summer heat. Charlie Flint won VIP tickets from thebeijinger blog for himself and his guests, as well as a bottle of VnC mixed cocktail. The Slip-'n-Slide drew a big crowd on the beach, and the SuperSoakers, outdoor shower bar and free tequila shots were pretty popular as well. The sponsors were VnC Cocktails, Club LA and Chivas.
photos courtesy of Club LA
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July 18, 2009
Fight fans showed up at the Olympic Sports Center to witness MMA action at the Art of War 13, featuring bouts between Shukhrat Minovarov and Wu Haotian, Dai Shuanghai and Marcin Pionke, Wang Sai and Claes Beverlov and more. Read more about the action here. Photos courtesy of Anthony Tao.
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July 2, 2009
Over 100 fans and readers showed up at The Bookworm to watch Ich Bin Ein Beijinger columnist Kaiser Kuo speak, answer questions and read selections from his new book, published by Immersion Guides.
Photos by: Judy Zhou
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June 28, 2009
Over 1,000 people attended the Canada Day Festivities at the Canadian International School organized by the Canada China Business Council Beijing Chapter featuring a BBQ,corporate exhibitions, a kids corner and the annual Chili Pepper Eating Contest sponsored by Immersion Guides. Beijinger Shi Lu won the contest by ingesting 42 peppers. She received a RMB 600 voucher from Cafe 31 for her heroic efforts. Second place went to Li Lun from Hunan, who ate 40 peppers and won a RMB 400 voucher to the In & Out Lijiang Theme Restaurant.
photos by: Judy Zhou
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June 24, 2009
tbj launched its July issue with a happy hour at the Chaoyang Westin's Touch Bar, where readers and staff enjoyed infused vodkas and finger foods.
Photos by: Judy Zhou
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12 June, 2009 Ascott International, North China held a "heart-to-heart" charity event for acoustically challenged children at Heritage Room in Ascott Beijing.
Photos courtesy of event organizer.
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June 7, 2009 Over 200 people turned out for the first Pub Quiz to End All Pub Quizes, organized by the Beijinger and co-sponsored by Tun, City Bus Tours, Cofco wines, Morpho Helena, The Taj Pavilion, The Bookworm, Immersion Guides, Tim's Texas Roadhouse, Frank's Place, Paddy O'Shea's, Lush and The Pomegranate; and featuring a who's-who of local quizmasters, including Paul Eldon of The Bookworm, Julian Fisher of Tim's Texas Roadhouse, Glen Phelan of Danger Doyle's, Graham Forbes of Frank's Place, Karl Long of Paddy O'Shea's and the Pomegranate, and Josh Lally of Lush. Congratulations to "The Five Percent Solution" team, who won IG gift packs, worth RMB 500 each, and bragging rights as Beijing's baddest pub quiz team.
Photos by: Judy Zhou
