November 2009

Agenda Nov 26-Dec 9: Groups and Organizations for Newbies

If you're newly arrived and still getting to know your way around town, don't miss the latest issue of agenda, featuring a helpful list of groups and organizations (i..e The International Newcomers Network, The Hutong, Inspired etc.) aimed at letting newbies get into life in the capital.

And if you're looking for new places to tote your laptop and enjoy free wi-fi, be sure to check out our list of the coolest and quirkiest places around town where you can surf to your heart's content. Or, stretch your drinking knowledge with our baijiu primer and get to know The World of Suzie Wong's GM Jackie Kong.

Get fighting fit with our list of martial arts clubs around town and warm up with our picks of places to buy winter accessories. And finally, learn about AIDS awareness efforts in China with Gabe Suk, founder of Prevention Through Education, and Greenpeace China's efforts to increase environmental awareness in Beijing.

All this and more in the latest agenda!

Agenda Nov 12-25: Sommelier Julia Zhu and the Hilton Food & Wine Experience XXII

The great grape is the theme of the latest issue of Agenda, as we feature an interview with The Hilton Beijing’s head sommelier Julia Zhu along with a full schedule for the Hilton Food & Wine Experience, happening Saturday, November 14 at The Hilton Beijing on the Third Ring.

Also in this issue are recommendations for great wine buys from Grapewallofchina.com blogger Jim Boyce as well as tips on ordering wine in Beijing restaurants by French wine expert Nicolas Carre. Edward Ragg and Fongyee Walker talk about the Chinese wine scene and Tomaz Hladnik talks about managing one of Beijing’s most popular wine bars, Enoteca.

Michelin Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob describes his illustrious career as he prepares for his upcoming trip to Beijing for an appearance at the Sofitel Wanda, and Marc Curtis tells us about his company China Wine Tours.

All this, plus a list of Thanksgiving specials and the newest and best restaurants, nightlife venues, shops and spas around town. Gobble it all up today!

The Beijinger Nov 2009: The Shape of Things to Come

The latest issue of the Beijinger features The Shape of Things to Come – an illustrated look into the future of life in this city, plus interviews with Jamaican-Chinese reggae pioneer Clive Chin, indie rock darlings Au Revoir Simone, an alarming look at E-Waste, the latest high tech cell phones, buying a Kindle in Beijing and more.

All this, plus the latest in dining and nightlife – get it while it’s hot!