Trivia

Congrats to Michael Shen who correctly answered the question: According to the recent post “Screen Time: Out with Avatar & Spacey in China,” what was the highest grossing film in China in 2009?

The correct answer was ( A ) 2012.  Michael Shen wins two vouchers for Steak & Eggs Restaurant valued at RMB 100 each.


This Week's Trivia Challenge

According to the article “Who’s the Bossa?" in the February issue of The Beijinger, which American jazz singer did former Hang On the Box vocalist Wang Yue listen to in high school?

1. Frank Sinatra.
   
   
2. Nina Simone.
   
   
3. Sarah Vaughan.
   
   
4. Ella Fitzgerald.
   
   
5. Astrud Gilberto.
   
   

Bar of the Week



Five Square Intimate Meters: Laotou Bar Opens at Gulou
“Taking up no more than 5sqm of Gulou hutong real estate, Laotou may have the lowest rental costs of any Beijing bar…”

Restaurant of the Week











Boulder-sized Orbs of Juicy Pork - Guo Jia Cai restaurant
“Guo Degang, one of China’s most famous cross-talk comedians, has done what any self-respecting celebrity does in Beijing: open a restaurant. Housed in Guo’s own theatre (De Yun She), the attractive teahouse-like space offers a wide spectrum of popular Chinese cooking, with several dishes linked to Tianjin, his native city…”

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Best of the the Beijinger blog

When Will the iPad – or P88 Knock-off – Hit China?
“Last week Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad in San Francisco, described as a device designed to go “between [consumers’] mobile phones and laptop computers.” The iPad is set to hit US stores in late March, and last Friday [January 29] The Wall Street Journal carried an article speculating whether the iPad will be concurrently released in China – unlike long-delayed earlier Apple products like the iPhone…”

Carve Up the Ice at Workers’ Stadium
“Another outdoor ice rink has been added to Beijing’s ever-growing collection of winter playgrounds. Conveniently located at Workers' Stadium East Gate, the 1,248 sq meter open air facility is open daily until 10pm…”

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The Beijinger is seeking an Editorial Dining Intern
Are you passionate about food and restaurants? Do you have a flair for writing? The Beijinger seeks an intern to assist the dining editor in all food-related aspects of the magazine and the website in 2010. From growing our online restaurant directory to reviewing new restaurants and attending events, it’s an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in Beijing’s ever-expanding restaurant scene and gain valuable publishing experience.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Native English fluency
-Competent spoken Chinese
-A sincere knowledge and passion for food
-Some knowledge of the Beijing restaurant scene
-Photography skills a plus.
To apply, email your CV plus a 125-word review of a Beijing restaurant of your choosing to: tomomalley@thebeijinger.com


Do you like drinking for free?
If so, you could be just the Bars & Clubs intern The Beijinger is looking for.
The Beijinger seeks an intern to help create nightlife-related content for the print magazine, blog and venue directory.
You’ll need:
- excellent written English.
- ability to communicate in Chinese.
- organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- a good sense of what’s relevant to our readers and ability to respond efficiently to leads.
- demonstrable interest in Beijing’s bar & club scene.
- outgoing personality and ability to establish and develop relevant contacts.
- ability to commit 15-20 hours per week minimum to the internship for a minimum of three months.
What you’ll gain:
- Hands-on print and web publishing experience.
- A substantial portfolio of articles.
- Working closely on The Beijinger’s bars & clubs section, you’ll gain insight into all aspects of the magazine’s monthly production cycle, including writing, editing, events and photo collection, proofreading, and page design.
- Opportunity to attend events and build contacts.
- A well-rounded knowledge of Beijing and its various social scenes.
- Small monthly stipend and reimbursement for costs incurred on the job.

To apply, email your CV plus a 125-word review of a Beijing bar or club of your choosing to: iainshaw@thebeijinger.com. Applicants should check out the The Beijinger magazine or TheBeijinger.com for examples of our publication’s style before submitting their reviews.

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The ultimate English language guide to Beijing's Chinese restaurants is finally here! It’s called Beijing Eats – A Food-Lover's Companion to China's Culinary Capital, and it guides you to 140 of Beijing’s best Chinese restaurants, covering 31 regional and historic cuisines. Written by Eileen Wen Mooney, a long-time Beijing resident and food writer, each Chinese regional cooking style has its own chapter, with cultural information and expert descriptions of classic regional dishes, plus Eileen’s picks of the best restaurants around town.


Call our Distribution Manager Victoria Wang at 5820 7101 or e-mail for more detail

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