Dear Singles' Day, Enough Already

The Enough Already is a campaign initiated by Green Initiatives to bring the focus on the wasteful spending orgy that happens on Singles’ Day (Nov 11) in China every year.

The campaign aims to remind consumers to be mindful of their purchases, to emphasize happiness and the value of less is more, and to introduce fun eco-friendly alternatives to this festival.

Because happiness does not come from things.

La Rosee Catches the Eye With its Innovative French-Asian Fusion Menu

The Flo brand has no shortage of restaurants in Beijing, from high-end stalwart Maison Flo to popular casual alternative F Bistronome. But year-old eatery La Rosee, its name referencing the shining morning dew drops found on flowers, is poised to sparkle bright enough to set itself apart from its sister establishments.

Noise Pollution: Ice Nova, Los Amigos, Lydmor, Nocturnes, Scattered Purgatory, and Future Orients

As per usual during the first couple weeks of November, it’s frigid. And while some of our centralized heating has popped on in the more affluent neighborhoods, most of us are stuck in our homes bundled up like its January. So the notion of hunkering down at home over the weekend is ludicrous. But I’ve got just the cure – an IV of pure unfiltered live music pumping through your veins. And with a side order of booze to ease the tension between your shoulders, you would even be able to tell what season it is anymore.
 

What's Up in Beer: Great Outdoors Anniversary, Singles Day Deals, and Chi Fan for Charity Bash

What's Up in Beer is our weekly rubdown of all things ale and suds. Lather yourself in the latest beery news, gossip, and openings all the while forgetting what exactly it was that you were meant to be doing. Don't worry, beer can fix that too.

Favorite Sichuan Chain Yuxiang Kitchen Gets a Health-Conscious Revamp in Indigo Mall

Boasting six branches in Beijing and two decades of service under its belt, Yuxiang Kitchen has earned its place as a trusted source among old-timers for its mouth-tingling Sichuan cuisine in the capital. Now the chain looks to revamp its store so as to attract a younger, more health-conscious crowd with dishes that are lighter on the oil.