EAT: Oyster Shuck Off, Vegan Kitchen Takeover and Plant-Based Dinner, Arepas Pop-Up at Side Street
EAT: Your bite-sized guide to the best eats to be had in Beijing this week.
Shuck Off Launch Party at C Pearl, May 30
The fourth annual oyster shuck off organized by Oysterlicious Group will kick off with a launch party at C Pearl in Liangmaqiao from 2-5pm on May 30. Expect some serious oyster shucking competitions, including the finals of China's North Regional Oyster Shucking competition. C Pearl will also offer buy-one-get-one-free oysters, half-price Cloudy Bay clams, and award-winning guest bartender Julia Markina will be mixing Gin Mare and Rock Island cocktails to pair.
Plant-Based Dinner at Hutong 44 Kitchen, May 30
Vegans of Beijing are teaming up with creative Chinese restaurant Hutong 44 to put on a special event featuring plant-based whole foods. Expect dishes inspired by ancient techniques and recipes, featuring organic and fermented ingredients. The dinner is priced at RMB 150 per person for a shared menu. Scan the QR code on the poster above to pay and register.
Vegan Kitchen Takeover at The Orchid Lodge, Jun 8
The Orchid Lodge continues its Pop-Up Chef events with an Indonesian street food-inspired, all-vegan kitchen takeover. On Jun 8 at 6pm, enjoy an eight-course family-style dinner featuring some of the best street food dishes Indonesia has to offer, prepared by independent chef Sarah, an avid experimenter intent on bringing new flavors and ideas to the table. Tickets are priced at RMB 168 per person; book your place by adding ID: itaidoshin on WeChat.
Venezuelan Arepas Pop-Up at Side Street, Jun 1
On Jun 1, Side Street host a pop-up with Venezuelan chef Mannu. He'll cook up traditional Venezuelan arepas, a Venezuelan staple made from ground maize formed into a flat, round patty and then stuffed with a variety of fillings. The arepas will be available from 6pm (while stocks last).
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Images: Vegans of Beijing/Hutong 44, courtesy of event organizers
