Blog Tag - Al fresco

Dogs Days of Summer: Lap Up the Sun With Penny's Top Pup-Friendly Beijing Venues 2021
In some ways, dogs may have been one of the few to benefit from the COVID-19 pandemic. With people stuck at home and seeking companionship to give...
DP Swanna Cafe CBD Central Park
Here’s a pro tip for any stir-crazy Beijingers: one of the best spots in town to cure your cabin fever on a breezy spring day is in the CBD's Central...
DP Maybe with the Best Atmosphere in Wangfujing, The Rug Café Softly Opens at WC Central on Apr 12
It's been a dull spring season thus far for Beijing foodies, thanks to a dearth of new openings. Thankfully, the Rug Café is here to brighten our...
Basking in the Sun Part 2: Where to Appreciate Beijing Summer
The season we have been dreaming about is finally here: It’s time to grab your friends, and head to one of these rooftops, patios, and courtyards for...
Basking in the Sun Part 1: Where to Appreciate Beijing Summer
The season we have been dreaming about is finally here: It’s time to grab your friends, and head to one of these rooftops, patios, and courtyards for...
EAT: Annie's Antipasteria Anniversary Party, Kerry's New BBQ on the
What could be a better party than an Italian food party? An al fresco Italian food party with wine, of course, which is exactly what Annie's...
Online Now: Drink and Dine Al Fresco With Our Favorite Rooftops, Courtyards, and Patios in the May/June Issue
After the rebirth following a long, dreary Beijing winter, there’s nothing quite so freeing as to sit on a Beijing rooftop sipping on a cold glass of...
R1 Beijing's Best Dog-Friendly Patios
With all the excellent weather we've been having recently our thoughts are naturally turning to brunches, afternoons, or happy hours spent on one of...
Where to Al Fresco Chuan'r and Yanjing in Beijing (That Hasn't Been Demolished)
Outdoor chuan'r and beer restaurants aren't only the perfect way to enjoy summer in Beijing, but they're a great way to save money during an...
Al Fresco Dining and Drinking: Where to Take in That Beijing Sun Before It's Too Late
Before it becomes too hot to hang out outside and really enjoy our fair city, we took a look at Beijing’s best rooftops, terraces, and even hutong...
Laneway Hatchery Opening Party (May 7) Celebrates with White Tiger Village Barbecue Pop-Up, Jing-A Keg, Frozen Cocktails
"I wish it was warm enough so that we could just be outside having chuanr and drinking frozen cocktails!" If you have said this at any point in the...
A Closer Look at the Restaurant Awards: Where is the Best Al Fresco Dining in Beijing?
Some of the findings from the 2016 Reader Restaurant Awards are absolutely vital to enjoying the upcoming few months in Beijing. For example, where...
Modernista's New Must-Try Brunch: This Weekend Dine Al Fresco in the Hutongs
Just when I thought I had out-brunched myself last weekend, I found myself, at 11am on a Saturday morning, heading for yet another round. This time,...
Al Fresco Alert: Beijing's Newest Outdoor Dining and Drinking Options
The sun is out, and the people of Beijing want rooftops! While the weather isn't overly hot, and you can sit outside without melting into a puddle of...
Picnicking in Beijing? Modo Urban Deli Shows You How
Beijing parks are great for a number of things: paddle boating, long strolls, early morning voyeurism of the elderly exercising. There's more than...