Blog Tag - The Big Smoke

Jing-A's New Xingfucun Brewpub Opens Tonight, Exceeds Our High Expectations
As a beer drinker or foodie in Beijing, you may already be familiar with their origin story: Jing-A began brewing in their humble 700L facility at...
This Single's Day: Kisses for Charity at Modernista, Speed Dating a The Big Smoke
Unlike what you may think, you don't have to spend double 11, or Singles' Day, doing something with your significant other or spending all of your...
Six Must-Try Items on The Big Smoke's New Hearty Menu
The Big Smoke has recently undertaken a big overhaul of their meaty menu, keeping many dishes like their ribs and roast chicken the same, but adding...
What’s Up in Beer: All-You-Can-Drink For Free, Anniversary, Updates, New Beer, Party, and Music
Update July 14, 4pm: The event at Peiping Machine Brewing today (July 14) has been cancelled by the authorities. Hey beerheads, after two weekends...
E: Big Smoke Expands Beyond Deep South, Explore Sake Cocktails, and Fusion Bites
Connor Brennan and Gordon Kutil have deeply enjoyed dedicating the last few years to The Big Smoke Bistro, a southern style barbecue restaurant that...
Burger Brief: Big Smoke Bistro's Portabella Blue Cheese Burger
Burger Brief takes a look at some of the contestants in the Beijinger's 2015 Burger Cup. Now down to the wire with the Elite Eight, we talk to Gordon...
Gordon Kutil
This year our 2015 Reader Restaurant Awards have four personality-based categories: Best Chef, Best Manager, Restaurant Personality of the Year, and...
2014 Burger Cup Winner Announced Live Tonight at Home Plate's "Win or Lose" Party
Join us tonight at Home Plate's Sanlitun location as we unveil the winner of the 2014 Burger Cup in the home of the 2013 champion. Will Home Plate...
Home Plate, Slow Boat Meet in Championship for Beijing's Best Burger
Reigning champ Home Plate Bar-B-Que narrowly defeated a strong showing by Great Leap Brewing to enter the Championship of the Beijinger's 2014 Burger...
We're Down To Four: Brewmasters Meet Head On As Smokehouses Face Off
It's come down to this folks: After four rounds of grueling burger battles, we're down to the Final Four, which pits two of Beijing's craft brewpubs...
Food Porn from Beijing's Top 8 Burgers -- in Photos
As we come dangerously close to the end Round of 8 voting in the Beijinger's 2014 Burger Cup, we present to you the eight finalists in all their full...
Top Seeds Move On as Burger Cup Gets Down to the Quarterfinals
Our pre-tournament seedings have proven accurate as The Burger Cup rolls on to the quarterfinals, with most top seeds in all four brackets moving on...
Talking Pints: Ink Does Carnaval, Plus Vics Isn't Just for Dancing Anymore
Last week I mentioned that 京A launched their new pre-prohibition-style brew, The Lucky 8 Lager. Now you can try that and the remainder of 京A's six...
Iron (Bar) Chef: Bartenders Battle for Best Themed Cocktail
Three barmasters. Three “secret” ingredients. One judge. Will Beijing’s confident mixologists fumble when faced with an unusual condiment or fruit?...
 Smoking Hot: Barbecue from The Big Smoke Bistro
It's a good time to be living in Beijing – the food and drinks at The Big Smoke Bistro are yet another testament to that fact. We dropped in for a...