OR COME TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE AT THE MUTIANYU VILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE GREAT WALL,AND ENJOY A TRUE AMERICAN THANKGIVING DINNER WITH LIVE JAZZ FREE FLOW OF HOUSE RED AND WHITE WINE.
KIDS HAVE SEPERATE PLAY AREA.
for more information log on to
www.theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com
Menu is available online.
He wasn't advertising French wine, he was advertising Chinese wine all along - problem was his email was in French, and my French is, how you say ... merd.
There is no listing yet for Uganda Crane Coffee - so I will post my review here.
Beijingers aren't spoiled for choice when it comes to indie coffee shops, but Uganda Crane Coffee provides a great refreshing alternative to the usual "European" upscale coffee shops. It is one of the most interesting cafés you could wish to find.
Uganda produces a variety of Robusta and Arabica coffees, AA being the premium grade Arabica and washed Robustas. The coffee trees grow on small scale farms and it is organic.
The coffee is imported directly from Uganda as green bean and thereafter roasted and packaged in mainland China. They even tailor make coffee for customers on request! However, their standards are quite delicious. There is the UGANDAN ESPRESSO, which is roasted to medium-dark (between full-city and espresso). The beans are ground to a medium grind. There is also the MOUNT ELGON PRIDE OF UGANDA BUGISU AA, the beans are roasted to a medium roast (full city) - a light body cup with a chocolate background that makes a smooth, easy to drink coffee . Next is the THE BLUE MOUNTAIN, a well selected coffee that takes you up the mountain with a balance between body and acidity with a rich flavor .
My favorite is the NILE ESPRESSO though a full-bodied coffee that gives a thick reddish brown cream to an espresso shot. This medium-dark roast makes a good base for cappuccino, latte! Finally there is the VICTORIA ESPRESSO, which is slightly darker than the Ugandan espresso and for those who love milk, in their coffee, this is highly recommended. It also makes a great iced latte!
Uganda Crane Coffee Shop is also a place for gatherings of old and new friends. They frequently have discussions, talks, debates around a wide array of interesting topics, open mic night with alternate evenings of poetry or spoken word and acoustic performances, African film night, coffee cupping /tasting, and even Coffee and Chess! They even allow you to host your own events.
The Bar is a bit out of the way and near the end of Liangmaqiao road and there's not much else around, but it's a wonderful building and well worth the trip. This is what it feels like to stumble onto and into a bygone age of stone and leather. And because it's out on a limb, it's a perfect place for sitting reading for a few hours (I've happily filled a couple of work-related study days here).
The baristas are passionate about their coffee and they do a fantastic job. I've popped in a few times over the last couple of months and tried a few brews, all really good and very well presented.
Intriguingly, most of the voices I've heard on my trips have been African and American, They're a nice, friendly bunch. Though it's a quirky little coffee shop with a entrance that wanders past a main road, the decor lifts the dull gray exterior and inside it's funky and interesting. Particularly love some of the light fittings!
I even recently attended a coffee roasting and cupping demo there and learned some interesting stuff: They post blend their coffee, not in the roaster. So if there are 10 beans in the coffee, that's 10 different roastings. They believe roasting different blends together loses individual characteristics, so it's better to roast separately and then blend. The cupping process I participated in involved sipping spoonfuls of black coffee from a long line of different varieties.
Uganda Crane Coffee is the best coffee shop in Beijing. It puts together all the east African coffee characteristics giving a cup rich in both body and flavors!
How did you guys manage to get this vaccine? Ever since this blog post, I've been calling Beijing United every day. They blow me off every time saying that they're out of vaccine, or they never had vaccine in the first place. The reception chick tells me she can take my cell number and they'll call me in the future when they do have it.
Any recommendations to get around the 'mei ban fa' and 'mei you' responses of the people manning the phones?
Are there any other clean places we can go instead of Beijing United?
OK, I've just had a chat with Christophe at Cafe de la Poste ... It turns out he has somewhat of a negative stance against the commercial rush of Beaujolais Nouveau, claiming it's the reason why all the Crus in the region so expensive. To this end, he's serving "Penglai Nouveau", a Chinese wine from Penglai in Shandong Province - merlot and cab sav grapes.
The debts mentioned were apparently just the total money a dozen suppliers claimed to be owed when interviewed outside the store last Sunday. Probably a good deal more.
We've received your email and our marketing department will be contacting you today. You can also call our our marketing dept at 5820 7700 ext 855 to arrange for the prize. Congrats and enjoy.
I'm not here this Thursday, I'm leaving this afternoon, I'll be out of town till the week end, but definitely I'll visit the place on a Tuesday for sure.
P.S. Actually I ordered 2 bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau 5 days ago form 7/11, I'll be getting them today before lunch, :SS
And then again there are those of us Americans that are pretty damn proud of what G.W. Bush accomplished as President. No further terrorist attacks on U.S. soil after 9/11, ridding the world of the socio-path Saddam Hussein, massive aid to Africa and other countries, etc. Sure, he wasn't perfect (assaults on the First and Fourth Amendments come to mind) but he did the best job that he could with the hand that he was dealt as President. Admin, you could have done better? Damn sure you could have, having the benefit of hindsight....
Apologies - "chinarye" is quite right. George W. Bush did visit China during his time as the U.S. President. He made a one day stop over in 2005 and then dropped in for the Olympics. The article has been amended accordingly.
As a university student Sculpting in Time is truly a God-send. The atmosphere is so relaxing. One can snuggle up on the overstuffed chairs and sofas why sipping away on expertly crafted drinks. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating, never rushing you out or trying to make you hurry. Sculpting in Time gives most American coffee shops a run for their money.
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OR COME TO THE SCHOOLHOUSE AT THE MUTIANYU VILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE GREAT WALL,AND ENJOY A TRUE AMERICAN THANKGIVING DINNER WITH LIVE JAZZ FREE FLOW OF HOUSE RED AND WHITE WINE.
KIDS HAVE SEPERATE PLAY AREA.
for more information log on to
www.theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com
Menu is available online.
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Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
even 7-11 is selling beaujolais. is all this stuff essentially the same and how much should i be paying for a bottle?
Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
Make that "merde"!
Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
He wasn't advertising French wine, he was advertising Chinese wine all along - problem was his email was in French, and my French is, how you say ... merd.
Re: Swine Flu Vaccine Now Available
ps have a look here:
http://www.myhealthbeijing.com/?p=1287
Re: Swine Flu Vaccine Now Available
^ you could check with SOS or Vista Clinic, but to be honest if BJU is out, it's likely that the other places are out as well.
The supply is controlled by the city government, and they are not too forthcoming even with BJU as to when and how much they will be given.
I would trust them that they will be calling you back.
Re: Food Fight – Cafes & Tea Houses!
There is no listing yet for Uganda Crane Coffee - so I will post my review here.
Beijingers aren't spoiled for choice when it comes to indie coffee shops, but Uganda Crane Coffee provides a great refreshing alternative to the usual "European" upscale coffee shops. It is one of the most interesting cafés you could wish to find.
Uganda produces a variety of Robusta and Arabica coffees, AA being the premium grade Arabica and washed Robustas. The coffee trees grow on small scale farms and it is organic.
The coffee is imported directly from Uganda as green bean and thereafter roasted and packaged in mainland China. They even tailor make coffee for customers on request! However, their standards are quite delicious. There is the UGANDAN ESPRESSO, which is roasted to medium-dark (between full-city and espresso). The beans are ground to a medium grind. There is also the MOUNT ELGON PRIDE OF UGANDA BUGISU AA, the beans are roasted to a medium roast (full city) - a light body cup with a chocolate background that makes a smooth, easy to drink coffee . Next is the THE BLUE MOUNTAIN, a well selected coffee that takes you up the mountain with a balance between body and acidity with a rich flavor .
My favorite is the NILE ESPRESSO though a full-bodied coffee that gives a thick reddish brown cream to an espresso shot. This medium-dark roast makes a good base for cappuccino, latte! Finally there is the VICTORIA ESPRESSO, which is slightly darker than the Ugandan espresso and for those who love milk, in their coffee, this is highly recommended. It also makes a great iced latte!
Uganda Crane Coffee Shop is also a place for gatherings of old and new friends. They frequently have discussions, talks, debates around a wide array of interesting topics, open mic night with alternate evenings of poetry or spoken word and acoustic performances, African film night, coffee cupping /tasting, and even Coffee and Chess! They even allow you to host your own events.
The Bar is a bit out of the way and near the end of Liangmaqiao road and there's not much else around, but it's a wonderful building and well worth the trip. This is what it feels like to stumble onto and into a bygone age of stone and leather. And because it's out on a limb, it's a perfect place for sitting reading for a few hours (I've happily filled a couple of work-related study days here).
The baristas are passionate about their coffee and they do a fantastic job. I've popped in a few times over the last couple of months and tried a few brews, all really good and very well presented.
Intriguingly, most of the voices I've heard on my trips have been African and American, They're a nice, friendly bunch. Though it's a quirky little coffee shop with a entrance that wanders past a main road, the decor lifts the dull gray exterior and inside it's funky and interesting. Particularly love some of the light fittings!
I even recently attended a coffee roasting and cupping demo there and learned some interesting stuff: They post blend their coffee, not in the roaster. So if there are 10 beans in the coffee, that's 10 different roastings. They believe roasting different blends together loses individual characteristics, so it's better to roast separately and then blend. The cupping process I participated in involved sipping spoonfuls of black coffee from a long line of different varieties.
Uganda Crane Coffee is the best coffee shop in Beijing. It puts together all the east African coffee characteristics giving a cup rich in both body and flavors!
Re: Swine Flu Vaccine Now Available
Dan Edwards and admin:
How did you guys manage to get this vaccine? Ever since this blog post, I've been calling Beijing United every day. They blow me off every time saying that they're out of vaccine, or they never had vaccine in the first place. The reception chick tells me she can take my cell number and they'll call me in the future when they do have it.
Any recommendations to get around the 'mei ban fa' and 'mei you' responses of the people manning the phones?
Are there any other clean places we can go instead of Beijing United?
Thanks.
Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
aha... I knew there was a catch, impossible a Beaujolais nouveau sells @ 100 RMB /btle....
So in another word, the guy is advertising French wine and when people go there he will be serving Chinese wine?
Thanks for ur feedback B)
Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
OK, I've just had a chat with Christophe at Cafe de la Poste ... It turns out he has somewhat of a negative stance against the commercial rush of Beaujolais Nouveau, claiming it's the reason why all the Crus in the region so expensive. To this end, he's serving "Penglai Nouveau", a Chinese wine from Penglai in Shandong Province - merlot and cab sav grapes.
Re: Beijing Goes Beaujolais Tonight!
WOW Tom, you should have posted this a week ago.....
I had ordered 4 days ago from 7/11 (Soho Dawanglu) and I went there today to pick them up...
I paid 218.00 RMB a bottle
This café de la poste selling 100 RMB a bottle, is it half a bottle or 750 ml??
Thanks for sharing......... :-C
Re: Rest In Piazza? Big Scandal in Little Italy
The debts mentioned were apparently just the total money a dozen suppliers claimed to be owed when interviewed outside the store last Sunday. Probably a good deal more.
Re: Rest In Piazza? Big Scandal in Little Italy
Yup I agree there is something behind this..... those guys wouldn't have closed it down just for 500,000 RMB X(
Re: Food Fight – Cafes & Tea Houses!
We've received your email and our marketing department will be contacting you today. You can also call our our marketing dept at 5820 7700 ext 855 to arrange for the prize. Congrats and enjoy.
Re: Say Cheese (and Vino)
Thanks for the feed back tomomalley,
I'm not here this Thursday, I'm leaving this afternoon, I'll be out of town till the week end, but definitely I'll visit the place on a Tuesday for sure.
P.S. Actually I ordered 2 bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau 5 days ago form 7/11, I'll be getting them today before lunch, :SS
Re: Obama Roundup
And then again there are those of us Americans that are pretty damn proud of what G.W. Bush accomplished as President. No further terrorist attacks on U.S. soil after 9/11, ridding the world of the socio-path Saddam Hussein, massive aid to Africa and other countries, etc. Sure, he wasn't perfect (assaults on the First and Fourth Amendments come to mind) but he did the best job that he could with the hand that he was dealt as President. Admin, you could have done better? Damn sure you could have, having the benefit of hindsight....
Re: Obama Roundup
some of us americans would like to deny that George W actually counts as a president ...
Re: Obama Roundup
Apologies - "chinarye" is quite right. George W. Bush did visit China during his time as the U.S. President. He made a one day stop over in 2005 and then dropped in for the Olympics. The article has been amended accordingly.
Re: Food Fight – Cafes & Tea Houses!
be sure to post your review here:
http://www.thebeijinger.com/directory/Sculpting-in-Time