Blog Tag - French

Missing Home Macron? Here Are Some Beijing French Eateries to Try
So, French President Emmanuel Macron is in Beijing for a few days. This got us thinking, "what sort of places would a French leader head to in...
Snack Attack: I Found the Most Addictive Croissant in Beijing at Vespa Coffee
Snack Attack is your weekly guide to the sometimes flavorful, sometimes smelly, sometimes odd munchies to be had in the capital. When was the first...
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French cuisine in Beijing has come a long way since Crepanini first opened its beloved window shop at Nali Patio, but since that counter closed in...
Maison Lyonnaise Brings Bouchon Dining to Life in Embassy District
Tired of working for others, chef Nadia Meliani made plans to move from Beijing to somewhere on the African continent in order to start her own...
GoFundMe Launched  to Save Comptoirs de France, F&B Industry on Its Knees
Anybody who has walked around Beijing in the last few weeks will have realized that the hospitality sector is taking a huge hit. Once bustling...
7,000km and One Marathon Later: Long Distance Cyclist Aurélie Gonet Arrives in China's Capital
At just 33 years old, French travel enthusiast Aurélie Gonet has achieved more than most people attempt in a lifetime. Since leaving her hometown of...
Re-Bonjour! Comptoirs de France Releases New Summer Menu
New food, who dis? French bakery chain Comptoirs de France has been a fixture in Beijing for so long (they opened their first store way back in 2006...
Is This What It Feels Like to Finally Be an Expat?
As dozens of adults from around the globe sipped Coronas in a Sanlitun bar, pretending to know the lyrics to some Spanish pop song, I looked around,...
Wudaokou Watch: "Beijing Has Given Me Wings"
In the Wudaokou Watch column, we'll profile a different Beijing-based student from abroad each week to hear about their life in China's capital.  ...
Rive Gauche Lives Up to Expectations Thanks to Smart Service and Standout Signature Dishes
It’s not every day that a new restaurant gets the majority of Beijing’s foodie community talking but Rive Gauche, the French-styled all-day dining...
Beicology: Rooting Out the Potential of Beijing's Soil
Encroaching desertification. Acres of concrete and steel. Beijing certainly isn't known for being a lush locale teeming with plant life. However,...
La Rosee Catches the Eye With its Innovative French-Asian Fusion Menu
The Flo brand has no shortage of restaurants in Beijing, from high-end stalwart Maison Flo to popular casual alternative F Bistronome. But year-old ...
Bistrot B Nails the French Apéro in Their New Menu
One of the things I miss the most about Paris is apéro. The early evening tradition of enjoying a glass (or six) of wine while nibbling on an...
F Bistronome‘s New Chef Takes Saucy Approach to Esteemed French Favorites
Just over a year ago F Bistronome opened its doors at China World Mall and was an instant hit thanks to its accessible, affordable French fare and...
Burgeoning Lille, France band Bare Teeth Ahead of Apr 15 School Bar Gig
Burgeoning Lille, France band Bare Teeth is sure to not only pummel the crowd to blissful senselessness with its brashly raw rhythms at its Apr 15...