Blog Author - Iain Shaw

Netizens Outraged at George Ding’s “Return to China”
Our “Peking Man” columnist George Ding has found himself at the center of an online firestorm this past few days, after his...
Heaven Sent: Heaven Supermarket 2.0 Opens
The new Heaven Supermarket seamlessly continues serving the purpose of its former incarnation. Based on a quick survey I conducted...
Toyo Jazz: Indigo's Japanese Option
Watching chefs shuck oysters and slice sashimi beneath a bank of glowing bulbs, you can feel Toyo grasping at the quiet sophistication of Beijing’s...
Ou Yeah: China's Best Norwegian Rapper?
Neither Norway nor China are known as hip-hop hotbeds but Eirik Okkenhaug, aka Xiao Ou (小欧), might yet change that. The brains behind "Nage Nage...
Talk This Sui: Viral Video Star Mike Sui Speaks
  Earlier this year, there were a couple of accent videos that went viral over the Chinese interwebs. Mike Sui is the guy who did the one with all of...
Xian-sational: East Hotel's New Bar
The Jiuxianqiao-Lido area has a new whiskey bar, a live music venue, a pizza joint and a pub sports lounge. Impressively, they’re all under a single...
Chill Cafe Bar: North Korean Libations Debut in Andingmen
First, the secret weapon: Chill is the only bar in town serving North Korean beer. The owners also hope to add DPRK-stamped liqueurs, but for the...
99 Degrees: Whiskey and Cocktails for the Connoisseur
This whiskey and cocktail bar atop the Youyi Youth Hostel hits many of the right notes. The lower level is an elegant...
Randolph Rules: Hilton Wangfujing Chef, Randolph Joseph Ng Sze Jen
As the new executive chef at the Hilton Wangfujing, Randolph Joseph Ng Sze Jen looks after the restaurants Vasco’s and Chynna, as well as the...