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Jun 19, 2013

View Finder: Scavenger Hunt Puts Your Camera Skills to the Test

Hey camera junkies, this Saturday is your chance to put your photography skills to the ultimate test. Beijing Photo Walks is organizing a photo...

Jun 18, 2013

More Hoops and Hurdles on the Way for Obtaining a Working Visa for Foreigners

Things are about to get a lot more complicated for foreigners looking for employment in Beijing. KTA Legal via The World of Chinese points out new...

Jun 18, 2013

Capital Bites: Alibi Opens at Gongti, Great Leap Lunch Deal, and More

Theodore Gao from Kro’s Nest and his partner have just introduced Alibi, a new joint for salads, sandwiches, hotdogs, and burgers. The American-...

Jun 18, 2013

Taxing Times: A Modest Proposal for Dealing with the Cab Crisis

BEIJING — Liu Bin stood outside the gate of No. 4 High School, waiting to take the test that would change his life. His mother was with him,...

Jun 18, 2013

Transformation Unveiled: Modo Urban Deli Opens Today

Back in late March, Modo was forced to close due to new enforcement of fire and safety regulations in Tai Koo Li. The team behind Modo and Mosto...

Jun 18, 2013

Min-t Condition: Beiluogu Xiang Gets Doilied Up With Min

Like so many boutiques in Beijing, Min is an eclectic mishmash of tired treasures. This particular shop looks like the caboose of an early 1990s...

Jun 17, 2013

Fast Food Watch: McDonald's Beef Rice Wrap

When McDonald's recently announced the introduction of rice dishes at its China restaurants, there was a sudden cold snap in hell and a spate of...

Jun 17, 2013

South African Cuisine Moves South: Shunyi Finally Shares Pinotage With Sanlitun

It’s a weird, weird moment when you find yourself jealous of Shunyi. But that’s what the second outpost of Pinotage in Sanlitun will do. After five...

Jun 17, 2013

Uniformity: Paul Afshar, Managing Director for IWannaBuy.com

Uniformity is a regular magazine column where we ask Beijing personalities about the various outfits that have defined them over the years.

Jun 17, 2013

Pass the Butter: Italian Chef Brings Fresh Bread and Rare Fish to Parkview Green

When Umberto Bombana opened his first restaurant, the name he chose was after the Fellini film, 8½. It’s a veiled autobiography – the self-...

Jun 16, 2013

Fresco, Party of Four, Al Fresco: Great Outdoor Dining Options, Part 1

Although the spring has been a bit cooler than normal, outdoor weather is upon us, and al fresco dining options are improving each week. The...

Jun 16, 2013

The Hardware Shop: The Nuts and Bolts of Breakfast

Oh boy, do I love jam. Smucker's, a century-old American fruit spread, had snuck its way into the peanut butter sandwiches I consumed daily back...

Jun 15, 2013

Dangerous Dogs: Beijing Set to Leash Bigger Breeds

Dog breeds standing over 35 centimeters, and those of 41 breeds identified as violent, including "collies" will be banned from central areas of the...

Jun 15, 2013

2013 Burger Cup: The Den vs Let's Burger Plus

The Beijinger Burger Cup is back for another year and this your chance to vote for your favorite burgers before we arrange a face-to-face cook-...

Jun 15, 2013

Sanyuanli Market Set to Re-Open Monday, June 17

Jun 14, 2013

Talking Pints: Two On, Two Off

A two-day working week is almost as great as a seven-day one is bad. How are you gonna spend this hardly-earned respite? Read on for some...

Jun 14, 2013

Drink to Dads: Father's Day Beer Deals and Other Events

Jun 14, 2013

Last Orders: Rose Lin Zamoa, Owner and Chef of Jamaica Me Crazy

Jun 14, 2013

The Beijing Soundcloud: Hanggai Music Festival 2013 Lineup

"Meet the world" and celebrate the best in Chinese ethnic and world music at the Hanggai Festival this weekend. For three days, bands from around...

Jun 13, 2013

Talking Tunes: Is Justin Bieber Coming to Beijing?

As the weekend comes galloping up again, there's news of a potential Beijing stopover on Justin Bieber's Asia tour and details of the weekend's...

Jun 13, 2013

Photos: Moonglow Burlesque Celebrates Third Anniversary

Happy birthday Moonglow Burlesque. The troupe celebrated its third anniversary over the Dragon Boat holiday with two dazzling performances at Cafe...

Jun 13, 2013

No Man in the Hole: Beijing Installs 1,000 Safety Nets

Beijing plans to install 1,000 safety nets and protective devices to prevent cyclists, pedestrians, and the otherwise oblivious from falling into...

Jun 13, 2013

Sum of its Parts: 3sums

When we first heard about a new burger restaurant called 3sums, we were a little worried. Was Beijing about to see the return of the doubleentendre-...

Jun 13, 2013

Fan Bingbing Shows Off "Face Mask" at "One Night Surprise" Event

Sophie's Revenge director Eva Jin and mega-star Fan Bingbing unveiled their new romantic comedy, One Night Surprise (Yi Ye Jing Xi), at an event in...

Jun 12, 2013

2013 Burger Cup: Nola vs Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q

The Beijinger Burger Cup is back for another year and this your chance to vote for your favorite burgers before we arrange a face-to-face cook-off...

Jun 12, 2013

Community Matters: Ulysses Read Loud and Swap 'Til You Drop

Jun 12, 2013

The Cricket Fighter: Part 2

The old man then places a set of miniature tools on the coffee table. “Can you guess what these are for?” He shows me what looks like a ball of...

Jun 11, 2013

Ladies and Gentlemen, There Will Be a Slight Delay. And One, And Two, And Three...

Passengers on a recent delayed flight from Beijing to Macau got a rare treat, and it wasn't extra peanuts. On board were members of the Philadelphia...

Jun 11, 2013

Capital Bites: Late Night Snacks at Great Leap and a New Green Bites Dumpling Bar

Beyond their daily lunch (11.30am-2pm) and dinner (5-10pm) service, Great Leap Brewpub in Sanlitun has rolled out a new late night bar snack menu (...

Jun 11, 2013

We're Happy and We Know It: Beijing Is China's Happiest City, Again

Next time the Beijing blues overtake you, just remember this: for the fifth year in a row, Beijing is the happiest city in China. According to "...

Jun 10, 2013

Watch: Crickets Go To Battle

We peer into the ceramic bowl as the two crickets are shaken out of the gourd that houses them in winter. They land softly and began circling the...

View Finder: Scavenger Hunt Puts Your Camera Skills to the Test

More Hoops and Hurdles on the Way for Obtaining a Working Visa for Foreigners

Capital Bites: Alibi Opens at Gongti, Great Leap Lunch Deal, and More

Taxing Times: A Modest Proposal for Dealing with the Cab Crisis

Transformation Unveiled: Modo Urban Deli Opens Today

Min-t Condition: Beiluogu Xiang Gets Doilied Up With Min

Fast Food Watch: McDonald's Beef Rice Wrap

South African Cuisine Moves South: Shunyi Finally Shares Pinotage With Sanlitun

Uniformity: Paul Afshar, Managing Director for IWannaBuy.com

Pass the Butter: Italian Chef Brings Fresh Bread and Rare Fish to Parkview Green

Fresco, Party of Four, Al Fresco: Great Outdoor Dining Options, Part 1

The Hardware Shop: The Nuts and Bolts of Breakfast

Dangerous Dogs: Beijing Set to Leash Bigger Breeds

2013 Burger Cup: The Den vs Let's Burger Plus

Sanyuanli Market Set to Re-Open Monday, June 17

Talking Pints: Two On, Two Off

Drink to Dads: Father's Day Beer Deals and Other Events

Last Orders: Rose Lin Zamoa, Owner and Chef of Jamaica Me Crazy

The Beijing Soundcloud: Hanggai Music Festival 2013 Lineup

Talking Tunes: Is Justin Bieber Coming to Beijing?

Photos: Moonglow Burlesque Celebrates Third Anniversary

No Man in the Hole: Beijing Installs 1,000 Safety Nets

Sum of its Parts: 3sums

Fan Bingbing Shows Off "Face Mask" at "One Night Surprise" Event

2013 Burger Cup: Nola vs Tim's Texas Bar-B-Q

Community Matters: Ulysses Read Loud and Swap 'Til You Drop

The Cricket Fighter: Part 2

Ladies and Gentlemen, There Will Be a Slight Delay. And One, And Two, And Three...

Capital Bites: Late Night Snacks at Great Leap and a New Green Bites Dumpling Bar

We're Happy and We Know It: Beijing Is China's Happiest City, Again

Watch: Crickets Go To Battle

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