June 2010

Agenda June 24-July 7: Aye for Ice Cream

Indulging in icy treats is one of the most delicious and refreshing ways to cool down in Beijing’s summer sweat-bath. Check out our list of the finest purveyors of ice delights around town in the new issue of Agenda – out now, and available around town.

This issue’s Spotlight features shine on beer blogger Xenon Yuan of Chinabeergeek.com, Lily Zhou herself of Lily’s diner and the newly revitalized Astor Hotel LC in Tianjin. Also featured are Dandelion migrant school headmistress Zheng Hong and American Red Cross Regional Representative Ramsey Rayyis, both of whom have organized worthy fundraisers to check out within the next few weeks.

Meanwhile The List sorts you out with many wondrous kinds of tofu, as well as where to buy antique and reproduction furniture and cosmetics. Along with two fabulous weeks of events, a fresh batch of Try These venue recommendations and much more, this is another can’t-miss issue.

Agenda June 10-23: Football Fever

From June 11 to July 11, football fever sweeps the world. As usual, Agenda helps you make the most of the madness.

Inside the new issue of Agenda – out now, and available around town – find a handy list of all the most fun places around town to watch FIFA 2010 World Cup matches in the wee hours of the Beijing morning. Also in this issue, check out a tantalizing World Cup food fight, a roundup of where to enjoy the breakfast of your choice all day long, a field guide to Xidan’s shopping scene, and Beijing’s best options for nail salons and excursion groups.

In this issue’s Spotlight features, Sahra Malik of Shangrlila Farms describes how her gourmet Yunnan coffee business grew out of NGO initiatives, Chef Paul of American Steak and Eggs shares his experiences as one of the capital’s Western food pioneers, designer Candy Lin gives the scoop on her fashion label, candy & caviar, while Vasoon Animation CEO Wu Hanqing gives us a glimpse of the future of Chinese animation.

Along with two fabulous weeks of football feverish events, a fresh batch of Try These venue recommendations and much more, this is another can’t-miss issue.

the Beijinger - June 2010: The 2010 Reader Bar & Club Awards

You've had a month to get used to the new look version of the Beijinger so it's time for another and this time it's all about the 2010 Reader Bar & Club Awards. You voted for the nightlife establishments that you liked the most and we've counted them all up, given out the awards and printed them up in the magazine. So far, so annual occurrence, you might think - not when it's a World Cup year. Those of you who had a Panini sticker album as a youngster might want to turn straight to the Cover Feature.

We're also jam-packed with content. We've interviewed DJ Premier, given you the lowdown on breakfasting in our Dining Feature and Ecology is all about electric cars. Fashion 5-0 goes to the festivals, Inspect-a-Gadget will help you make your frozen margaritas and our Health column will tell you if you might be drinking too many of them. All of this plus the month's World Cup fixtures, all of the new restaurants, bars, and shops plus all our regular columns. Get it while your nation are still in the World Cup.