Blog Tag - Thanksgiving

Get Stuffed: Shopping and Delivery Options for Thanksgiving at Home
Expat metropolises like Beijing allow for a diverse mix of home traditions to mingle with many nationalities, and bring them together in the kindred...
Rager Pies: Give Thanks for a New Dessert in Town
So it seems we’ve been collectively missing out on this phenomenon that occurs once a year during the American tradition of giving thanks. It’s big,...
Thanksgiving 2013: Beijing Americans' Reasons to Be Grateful
Bird bird bird, the bird is the word. In case we hadn't made it abundantly clear, Thursday is American Thanksgiving. The holiday falls on the fourth...
Ten Tips for Being a Great Thanksgiving Guest
  No matter how often you host parties, you are still more likely to be invited as a guest. Our website offers a wealth of information on finding...
Staying Home on Thanksgiving? Here's Five Places To Find Turkey
If you're lucky enough to have an oven, a friend with an oven, or don't mind parsing your turkey into pieces to fit into the toaster oven, there are...
Impress Your Thanksgiving Guests with Mulled Chinese Yellow Wine
  From apple-brandy and hot toddies to mulled red wine, nothing beats a warming alcohol beverage at a party on a chilly evening. If you're looking...
Dining Out: Beijing's Turkey Day Buffets Start Now
It's never too early to start enjoying an extravagant Thanksgiving feast. Here's a rundown of Beijing's Turkey Day buffets, starting as soon as...
Happy Thanksgivikah: Two Great Holidays That Go Great Together
In the US, people try to mash together Christmas, Hanukkah, the African-American holiday of Kwanzaa, and occasionally Ramadan into a single “Happy...
A Flock of Feasts: 15 Ways to Gobble Up Turkey This Thanksgiving
Who wants to make a Thanksgiving dinner at home when some of Beijing's most-loved restaurants have perfectly delectable dinners? (But, alas, you...
Online Potluck: Send Us Your Thanksgiving Recipes
Are those street corner sweet potatos about to make a debut in your Thanksgiving spread? Will you be substituting Peking duck or rotisserie chicken...
What Do You Do for Thanksgiving? Send Us Your Stories
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Beijing can be tough if you've just arrived in the city. You may find yourself away from friends and family, without an...
The 2012 Great Thanksgiving Guide: Turkey Takeout
So you want to celebrate, but you want to do it the old-fashioned way: 20 feet from your couch. Now you too can realize the other American dream of...
The 2012 Great Thanksgiving Guide: Dining Out
You might feel like you've just barely hung up your Halloween costume, but Turkey Day is now upon us. As of today, you have T-minus seven days and...
Pumpkin vs. Pumpkin: A Battle Between Savory and Sweet
In the orange corner, we have savory pumpkin, harbinger of autumn with its earthy, serious flavors. Whether smoky from roasting or melty in a soup...
Capital Bites: Shark Conservation, Brand-New Bagelry and Hats Off to the Westin Beijing Financial Street
Penguins are really super-awesome creatures. Not only are they ready for a black tie event 24/7, they also have a kick-ass layer of protective fat...