Nibbles and Sips, September Edition: La Cevicheria, Carnivore's Club, Obentos Breakfast, and More

Migas is capitalizing on the last days of summer with La Cevichería, a pop-up ceviche bar serving faithful renditions of traditional Peruvian dishes like tiraditos (sliced raw fish in a spicy fruit-based sauce), ceviche (cubed fish “cooked” in a sour marinade), and causa (mashed potato dumplings with a variety of toppings). Get a taste for yourself from 6-10pm, Wednesday to Saturday.

The Bookworm 10th Anniversary: Eight Days of Events Fit for Bibliophiles, Sep 19-26

Our favorite bookstore/restaurant/events space and more is celebrating its 10th birthday this month, with celebrations commencing on SaturdaySeptember 19. The Bookworm has organized a little something for everybody; think flea market, game show, book talk, a journalism discussion, community gatherings, a whisky tasting, a keynote address, and finally, a live music party on the final day, September 26.

Gallery Watch: Tennis Court, On Methods, Echo, and New Directions

As always, our (currently) sunny city is full of events and goings-on, but art exhibitions are easily overlooked as there are so many opening, it can be hard to miss them. These are our selections for those looking for places to soak up art during the next few weeks. Make sure to get there before the exhibitions close!

Remember the Alamo! Tim's Texas, Q Mex Go Down Fighting as Burger Cup Field Cut to 8

And down go eight more: After a series of vicious face-offs in the closing hours of the Sweet 16, eight Beijing restaurants have survived to make it into the next round send them through to the Final Four by voting here now:

Mobb Deep to Play Yugong Yishan on Saturday, Sep 12

While we were no doubt upset about the cancellation of Afrika Bambaataa a couple weeks ago, as Beijingers we are very accustomed to these sorts of snafus. This being said, here’s a little treat for you music lovers out there: next Saturday (Sep 12), House of Vans and Yugong Yishan will be hosting a little gig from New York hip-hop legends Mobb Deep.

Monday's a Great Day for Burgers as Four Finalists Offer 2-for-1

Voting in the Sweet 16 may have closed at noon today, but that's no reason to stop the orgy of consumption, as four of Beijing's top 16 burger-makers have 2-for-1 burger specials on offer every Monday. And with locations in Shuangjing, Sanlitun, Lido, and even Shunyi, there's no excuse for you to go and partake.

Alleyway Gourmet: Tiger Mama, Sanlitun

Tiger Mama, the new Macanese kid on the block, brings affordable and quick Macau-style dishes to the Sanlitun Houjie neighborhood. 

The restaurant’s layout is spacious, tidy, and takes a considered minimalist approach. On multiple occasions, a quick peek through the glass door on multiple occasions confirms that their space is put to good use, especially around lunchtime when it appears to be a favorite of the office dwellers and bored sales staff of the area.

Ice Monster: Sin-sational Flavored Ice in Taikoo Li

Summer in Beijing calls for a chain of shaved ice establishments like Ice Monster to provide solace from the sweltering heat. Although Ice Monster has a reputation in East Asia for its frigid treats, we feel the true gauge of success for a dessert-focused eatery is often the number of lonesome ladies and gentlemen present, filling the holes in their hearts with sugar, of which Ice Monster seemingly has plenty.

Speed Demons: Biking Beijing with Blackbridge Motorcycles

There aren’t many things in life that make you feel as fulfilled or alive as tilting above the ground at 160km/h, with your knee and elbow grinding on the racetrack. “You are so focused that you forget reality, and you get driven by mechanical instincts. Your blood is rushing, and your whole body levitating with the wind and euphoria of the moment,” enthuses Adrien Macera, founder and owner of Blackbridge Motorcycles.