Blog Author - Erin Strong

Cafe Culture: Fresh Bean
“Coffee is simple. You see everyone (in Beijing) with all this technology and they charge 10 bucks because of it, and people buy it.
New York Times Gives a 36 Hour Showcase of Beijing
The New York Times has published their own round-up of Beijing showing how to get the most out of visiting with very lim
Vacationing Beijing Drivers Cause Havoc on New Zealand Roads
Seems that some vacationing Beijingers on Chinese New Year sprees in New Zealand are taking their bad driving skills with them.
UNFINISHED Spring Festival Opening Hours
[Updated Feb 16] If the thought of staying in Beijing for Chinese New Year makes you flinch, fear not. While the
First Glance: Satan's Hotdog, Sanlitun SOHO (South)
“Cheerful assistants.” So turns out working in Hell makes people happy.
First Glance: There 那儿, Gongti Beilu
“Just a little spicy please.”
Other Top Club: Like Heaven, But Better
I always feel a bit naughty when I’m allowed behind a bar’s cashier counter to get an up-and-close inspection of the booze on offer, like I’ve inv
What's New Restaurant: Hacker-Pschorr Brauhaus
Just north of Heaven Supermarket a bright, electric blue neon sign flares in sharp gothic script “Hacker- Pschorr Bräuhaus Beijing.” Walk inside a
What's New Restaurant: A.Wang Noodle Bar
I’m not a noodle enthusiast, but on the rare occasions that I find myself craving a serving of those wiggling strings, skipping to Parkview Green’