it would really blow. But then again, there'll be a new hutong street somewhere that'll attract new bars/coffee shops/restaurants for it's charm. The area around the Vineyard is already pretty good (west of yongheong - adjacent)
Have you genuinely not seen the controversy that this has been kicking up over the last years, or decided to overlook it as a question of non-judgmental policy? Either way, to actively encourage readers to go and eat a critically endangered fish, as your review does, is outrageous.
It is highly irresponsible for restaurant owners and diners to continue to blithely serve up and consume bluefin tuna (be it southern, pacific, atlantic- check out IUCN Redlist etc). For reviewers to skip over these issues is likewise inexcusable.
Perhaps an article on sustainable sourcing of seafood is timely? Responsible dining criteria is still missing from Beijing's dining scene, and given the high number of establishments surely there is a progressive bandwagon here? As this is customer driven, magazines have a crucial role to play, especially as the market for endangered animals and fish in China can only grow...
Ps- just to keep you in the loop, there was a major news-splash this summer on the recently featured Nobu continuing to serve bluefin, despite celebrity boycotts and general furore. Any interest on what there Beijing branches policy on this might be?
I generally enjoy your magazine, but things like this really shake your integrity.
To Natezoid: Don't worry, Nanluogu Xiang will remain [although there are changes going on over there as well]. The changes talked about in the article refer mainly to the area directly east and west of the Drum and Bell Towers.
That's too bad. I really liked Nan Lou Gu Xiang. One thing we do NOT need is another underground shopping mall. Beijing has enough of those. Please leave this special place alone.
Yeah, in this country with its history of "questionable" eating habits and population of locals and expats with a pretty free-for-all, me-first attitude, this kind of place doesn't help.
Agreed. I hope Beijing's magazines can do a bit better job about encouraging responsible dining. Why are we promoting something so unsustainable? Congratulations on experiencing "ethereal mouthfeel", but that feeling is fleeting compared to the accompanying moral hangover one should experience for having contributed to this beautiful animal's demise.
Or we could all just carry on not thinking about anything but ourselves...
Rick Garson’s journey for a global Peace Message started in 1999 with a random phone call from a representative of the Vatican who wanted him to make a Pope Poem book...blah blah...anyway...In June of 2001, Garson, while sitting in production meetings for other projects, leapt out of his chair. He had a feeling of urgency, but for what? The toilet? Some smack? No. It was an urgency for a Peace Message. That's right. It was vague, but it was urgent and it was something to do with Peace, yeah?
He checked the definition of Peace in the dictionary and decided that he could definitely, definitely embody it. His friends slowly backed away when he started yapping on about how he had coined the phrase, "Everyone wants to live in a world at Peace". He started to take passages from the Pope's writings and set out to get some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to read out the words of the Pope, as a Message of Peace.
None of these stars were well known for their interest in geopolitical issues, but they were known to people everywhere who read Hello! magazine and they knew, most of them, how to spell Peace.
Basically he tried and failed and tried and failed to stage it a million times for the next 8 yrs. He even tried Rome, where the Mayor of Rome wanted to be given a crown and be known as the Mayor of Peace. It still fell through.
On a visit to China he became inspired by a sign in a toilet advising him that washing his hands will help build a harmonious society. But what really did it was the Beijing Olympic's empty 'One World, One dream' message. Not being deterred by the recent unrest in Tibet and with backing from CCTV, Rick decided China was where his gimpy little concert would finally take place, with Jimmy Page helping him send out a whole lotta Peace, yeah?
*clap clap*
It is alleged that rapper, 50 cent may take a break from his gangsta feuds to take part, so long as he ain't gotta read out some holy sh*t.
Bluefin tuna has become more expensive has it has become endangered. From Scientific American (search "endangered bluefin tune" for many more citings:)
"Scientists warn that continuing to fish the bluefin at current levels will push the population to 94 percent below the size it was before commercial exploitation began, effectively collapsing the fishery and putting some populations at risk of extinction."
"The Guangzhou subway authority announced Tuesday that the attention-grabbing campaign would be banned because it disturbs public order and violates social morality, the newspaper reported."
Hello dear readers....I am LeeKwanWah and I teach Wing Chun...I am somewhat surprised to see my contact info here listed ....I NEVER POSTED THIS AD!!!...also...that is not me in that picture...doing that odd move.
I teach traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu...from a genuine lineage....i have nothing to do with Kicking ass or Marshmellow Kung Fu...I do my own thing - in my own way.
My ad is on the beijinger too - under the health section.
Re: Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
it would really blow. But then again, there'll be a new hutong street somewhere that'll attract new bars/coffee shops/restaurants for it's charm. The area around the Vineyard is already pretty good (west of yongheong - adjacent)
Re: Petite La Sushi at Nali Patio
Seriously.
Have you genuinely not seen the controversy that this has been kicking up over the last years, or decided to overlook it as a question of non-judgmental policy? Either way, to actively encourage readers to go and eat a critically endangered fish, as your review does, is outrageous.
It is highly irresponsible for restaurant owners and diners to continue to blithely serve up and consume bluefin tuna (be it southern, pacific, atlantic- check out IUCN Redlist etc). For reviewers to skip over these issues is likewise inexcusable.
Perhaps an article on sustainable sourcing of seafood is timely? Responsible dining criteria is still missing from Beijing's dining scene, and given the high number of establishments surely there is a progressive bandwagon here? As this is customer driven, magazines have a crucial role to play, especially as the market for endangered animals and fish in China can only grow...
Ps- just to keep you in the loop, there was a major news-splash this summer on the recently featured Nobu continuing to serve bluefin, despite celebrity boycotts and general furore. Any interest on what there Beijing branches policy on this might be?
I generally enjoy your magazine, but things like this really shake your integrity.
Re: Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
To Natezoid: Don't worry, Nanluogu Xiang will remain [although there are changes going on over there as well]. The changes talked about in the article refer mainly to the area directly east and west of the Drum and Bell Towers.
Re: Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
too bad :''(
Re: Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
That's too bad. I really liked Nan Lou Gu Xiang. One thing we do NOT need is another underground shopping mall. Beijing has enough of those. Please leave this special place alone.
Re: Petite La Sushi at Nali Patio
Yeah, in this country with its history of "questionable" eating habits and population of locals and expats with a pretty free-for-all, me-first attitude, this kind of place doesn't help.
See this link
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/SeafoodWatch/web/sfw_factsheet.aspx?fid=281
Re: Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
Oh no!!! Not Gulou :SS ~X( :S :''( I love that place
Re: Petite La Sushi at Nali Patio
there's a japanese restaurant in jianwai soho that serves whale sushi
Re: Petite La Sushi at Nali Patio
Agreed. I hope Beijing's magazines can do a bit better job about encouraging responsible dining. Why are we promoting something so unsustainable? Congratulations on experiencing "ethereal mouthfeel", but that feeling is fleeting compared to the accompanying moral hangover one should experience for having contributed to this beautiful animal's demise.
Or we could all just carry on not thinking about anything but ourselves...
Re: The Killers are REALLY Coming in January [Price UPDATE]
More info you can log on:
http://mypiao.com/ticket/26561
You can select you seats on this website.
Good Luck!
Re: Meet The Killers: Interview with Ronnie Vannucci
More info you can log on:
http://mypiao.com/ticket/26561
You can select you seats on this website.
Good Luck!
Re: Show of Peace Lineup “Clarified”
...
Rick Garson really is on a mission to 'Heal the World'.
Check...it...out
http://www.healingourworld.net/show-peace-global-concert-event/
However, I have summarized the piece.
Rick Garson’s journey for a global Peace Message started in 1999 with a random phone call from a representative of the Vatican who wanted him to make a Pope Poem book...blah blah...anyway...In June of 2001, Garson, while sitting in production meetings for other projects, leapt out of his chair. He had a feeling of urgency, but for what? The toilet? Some smack? No. It was an urgency for a Peace Message. That's right. It was vague, but it was urgent and it was something to do with Peace, yeah?
He checked the definition of Peace in the dictionary and decided that he could definitely, definitely embody it. His friends slowly backed away when he started yapping on about how he had coined the phrase, "Everyone wants to live in a world at Peace". He started to take passages from the Pope's writings and set out to get some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to read out the words of the Pope, as a Message of Peace.
None of these stars were well known for their interest in geopolitical issues, but they were known to people everywhere who read Hello! magazine and they knew, most of them, how to spell Peace.
Basically he tried and failed and tried and failed to stage it a million times for the next 8 yrs. He even tried Rome, where the Mayor of Rome wanted to be given a crown and be known as the Mayor of Peace. It still fell through.
On a visit to China he became inspired by a sign in a toilet advising him that washing his hands will help build a harmonious society. But what really did it was the Beijing Olympic's empty 'One World, One dream' message. Not being deterred by the recent unrest in Tibet and with backing from CCTV, Rick decided China was where his gimpy little concert would finally take place, with Jimmy Page helping him send out a whole lotta Peace, yeah?
*clap clap*
It is alleged that rapper, 50 cent may take a break from his gangsta feuds to take part, so long as he ain't gotta read out some holy sh*t.
Re: Petite La Sushi at Nali Patio
Bluefin tuna has become more expensive has it has become endangered. From Scientific American (search "endangered bluefin tune" for many more citings:)
"Scientists warn that continuing to fish the bluefin at current levels will push the population to 94 percent below the size it was before commercial exploitation began, effectively collapsing the fishery and putting some populations at risk of extinction."
Re: From Delhi With Love: Indian Food Fest Comes to Beijing
Please note the dates for this events have changed to January 27 to February 1.
The post has been amended.
Re: No Go for Gaga & Black Eyed Peas at Show of Peace?
New developments in this story:
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2010/01/20/Show-of-Peace-Lineup-Clarified
Re: Pantless in Guangdong - Commuters Strip for the ...
From today's Global Times:
"The Guangzhou subway authority announced Tuesday that the attention-grabbing campaign would be banned because it disturbs public order and violates social morality, the newspaper reported."
http://china.globaltimes.cn/society/2010-01/499635_2.html
So Beijingers, no taking your pants off in the subway!
Re: Pantless in Guangdong - Commuters Strip for the ...
What a shock! The Chinese COPYING something from another country? Just once it would be nice if they could come up with something original.
Re: Jimmy Page in Beijing to Promote Show of Peace
More developments in this story:
http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2010/01/17/No-Go-for-Gaga-Black-Eyed-Peas-at-Show-of-Peace
Re: Kicking A*se, with Softness - Martial Arts in Beijing
With the martial arts come the controversies.
bobby_liu: I challenge you to a duel. You better prepare because I'm gonna kick your balls to the wall!
Re: Kicking A*se, with Softness - Martial Arts in Beijing
Hello dear readers....I am LeeKwanWah and I teach Wing Chun...I am somewhat surprised to see my contact info here listed ....I NEVER POSTED THIS AD!!!...also...that is not me in that picture...doing that odd move.
I teach traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu...from a genuine lineage....i have nothing to do with Kicking ass or Marshmellow Kung Fu...I do my own thing - in my own way.
My ad is on the beijinger too - under the health section.