EAT: Tribe SLT Turns Three, Italian Barbecue, and Daily Deals at Q Mex Taqueria

The oldest member of the Tribe Organic family, Tribe Sanlitun (pictured above), is turning three and, of course, they are celebrating with a big party. The theme of the party is "food play" and they are promising games involving "food, your body, and lots of laughter." There will be a prize of RMB 500 for the best-dressed guy and girl (although if there's going to be food involved maybe don't get out your very finest glad rags ...). They're also taking advantage if the occasion to launch their new summer menu; details are being kept hush-hush for now but we do know that they'll be giving out free samples throughout the evening, starting at 7pm. Entry in free but we recommend signing up here to guarantee a spot. 

On a slightly less healthy, but equally delicious note, Bistrot B has just refreshed their Sunday brunch offering, relaunching it as the "Bistrot B Chef's Brunch." The concept hopes to conjure the feeling of a casual brunch in the chef's own home, that chef being Boulud alumni Jarrod Verbiak. What that means in practice is access to a selection of hors d’oeuvres made for sharing, including fresh seafood on ice, charcuterie and homemade pâtés, and artisan cheeses, followed by your choice of entrée including classic egg-based brunch dishes, bistro favorites, and specialty brochettes (that's kebabs to you and me) from the grill. The brunch is rounded out with unlimited desserts, including “croffles” (croissant waffles) made to order, freshly baked fruit tarts and cheesecakes, and an artisan ice cream bar. All of that will set you back RMB 390 per person, with the option to add free-flow wine and cocktails for RMB 280 or free-flow Champagne and sparkling wine for RMB 580. We can attest that Chef Jarrod's homemade pâtés and charcuterie alone are worth the spend.  

Finally, if our review of the recently-opened Q Mex Taqueria wasn't enough to tempt you over to their new Xinyuanli space, then their new half-price daily deals are sure to push you over the edge. There is a different half-price deal (5pm-close) every weekday – burritos on Monday, tacos on Tuesday, nachos on Wednesday, and Uruguayan steak and habanero chicken on Thursday – as well as a daily happy with deals on draft beer, margaritas, and more until 9pm. 

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Photos courtesy of Tribe, Rosewood Beijing, Q Mex