Blog Author - George Bai

Industrial Space & Sumptuous Terrace: Viva Las Migas
  Come spring, Migas will attract flocks of scenesters to its sumptuous seventh-story Sanlitun terrace, which offers 360-...
Comically Inauthentic: London Restaurant & Cafe at Gongti
Incongruous moments are a dime a dozen in Beijing, but bringing our kids to this restaurant catering to Gongti clubbers proved unusually weird.
A Duck to Rival Da Dong: Xihe Yayuan
In a city where style increasingly trumps substance, this jaded diner set little store by Xihe Yayuan’s handsome Ming nouveau decor and cushy window...
Hedonism at Your Service: Bacco Ristorante & Bar
Named after Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, Bacco champions a hedonistic approach to the pleasures of the table. An evening here...
Upmarket Dumplings: J. Lucky Opens in Solana
If restaurant chains like Crystal Jade and Din Tai Fung succeeded by taking...
The Flavors of Morocco: Ibn Battouta
The steaming bowl of harira (RMB 25), a hearty yet subtly spiced soup of lentils, chickpeas, rice and tomatoes, powerfully evoked...
Intimate Escape: Midorikawa Japanese Restaurant
With only four tables and a sushi counter of untreated wood, Midorikawa uses its petite size to advantage,...
Classic Italian: Scott’s Family Italian Cuisine and Bar
Many ingredients of the classic neighborhood Italian restaurant are to be found at Scott’s: cheerful staff...
New Openings: Mingdu Yu E
Not long after the avuncular owner sits you down on traditional rosewood furniture, you’ll be rooting through their signature hot pot...