On the Radar: Swing 58 Reopens, Plus New Italian and More

A few things on our radar in the world of food and drink as of late, from reopenings to new dining around Chaoyang.

Swing 58

Swing 58, one of the bars situated along the original Sanlitun Dirty Bar Street, has found a new home west of Taikooli North on Xindong Lu. Despite the new digs it looks as if Swing 58 has kept the spirit of the old location alive for the most part.

Swing 58
Underground Square, Courtyard 12 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区新东路12号院地下下沉广场(布瑞林洗护楼下)
Hours: Tues-Sun, 1.30pm-4am
Phone: 185 1004 1816

Alla Goccia

Italian restaurants in the capital are pretty much a dime a dozen at this point, and while this spot tends to steer towards what you’d expect at many other Italian eateries here, this one is nice for the fact that (a) it’s got a nice view of the Liangma River, not too far away from the terrace that looks like a boat, (b) it’s got a few nice bites on the menu that – when paired with that nice view of the Liangma – would make for a great aperitivo.

Alla Goccia
39 Maizidian Xijie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区麦子店西街39号
Hours: Daily, 11am-2am
Phone: 010 5339 9639

Le Soleil

This new casual dining spot in the heart of the CBD, is brought to life by a team of Michelin-trained chefs and service staff. Expect a menu of well thought out and artfully crafted dishes, paired with fantastic wines, and excellent views of the hustle and bustle of the city below all within a sleek Nordic-inspired interior.

Le Soleil 粟•粟西餐厅
Rm 204, 2/F, Global Financial Center, 1 Dong Sanhuan Zhonglu
朝阳区东三环中路1号环球金融中心2层204室
Hours: Daily, 11.30am-9.30pm
Phone: 010 6501 4339

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Images: Uni You, Dianping, Le Soleil