WINE & DINE

WINE & DINE
Wine Tastings
Wednesday, Sep 9
> Merlaut Family Wine Dinner
Join ASC Fine Wines for a memorable
night in the China World Hotel's Aria,
where you will be guided through an
enchanting selection of the best wines
of Bordeaux. Experience both powerful
and elegant tastes, with wines from Saint
Julien, Pauillac, Moulies en Médoc, Haut
Médoc and Margaux. ¥888 per person.
Aria Bar and Restaurant 7pm, Tel: 6587-3803
eventsbj@asc-wines.com
Wednesday, Sep 16
> Italian Dining Wine Dinner
Enjoy an evening of fine wines and great
Italian food, served by French sommelier
Olivier Gilles and Tavola's executive
chef, Alberto Alboreggia. Reservations
essential. ¥480 per person.
Tavola 6:30pm, Tel: 139-1067-2343
nicolas@tavola-bj.com, www.tavola-bj.com
Listings
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African
Pinotage
The first South African restaurant in China,
Pinotage offers unique South African cuisine in
a chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Look for the air
dried beef and feta salad, a specialty of the region.
They also have a selection of South African wines,
with most retailing under the supermarket prices in
Beijing.¥200-¥299. Wi-Fi internet. Chaoyang >
Lane Bridge Villa Compound, Laiguangying
Donglu 来 广 营 东 路 9 号 . Tel: 6430-7010, 136-
1120-7396. chrisb@winelink.com.cn.
Ras Ethiopian Cuisine
The city’s only Ethiopian restaurant serves up a
range of tastes, from chilled bean salads to hot,
spicy meats. The decor is vibrant and colorful featuring
dancers and a special coffee ceremony that shares the
Ethiopian culture in Beijing.¥300-¥399. Sanlitun > 7
Sanlitun Street(beside the Friendship Supermarket)
三 里 屯 路 7 号 ( 友 谊 超 市 旁 ). Tel: 6468-6053.
American
All-Star Sports Bar & Grill
With 65 plasma screens, a stellar sound system
and sports video games, this bar and grill is an
oasis for sports fanatics, as well as those just looking
for a great late-night bite. Native Californians claim
the All-Star hamburger on the new menu is the next
best thing to In-N-Out’s revered version. Monday-
Friday, 5pm-2am. Saturday-Sunday, 11am-2am.
Wi-Fi internet. Chaoyang Park > Solana #5-1, No.
6 Chaoyang Park Rd.(On the east side of the
Solana Center, closer to the north gate of
Chaoyang Park) 朝 阳 区 朝 阳 公 园 路 6 号 Solana
蓝 色 港 湾 国 际 商 区 5-1. Tel: 5905-6999.
goodboyinc@gmail.com. www.all-starclub.com.
American Steak & Eggs 喜 来 中 北 美 西 餐 甜
点 吧
This diner-style restaurant, voted “Second Best
American Restaurant” in our 2009 Readers’ Choice
awards, serves large portions, all-day breakfast and an
extensive menu of other American options, all prepared
just like at home. In addition to the home-style cooking
and good service Beijing expats miss the most, Steak &
Eggs also offers reasonable prices, as well as catering and
delivery service. This location also has live sports
broadcasts. 7:00am-0am. Less than ¥99. Wi-Fi
internet. Jianguomen > Xiushui Nanjie,
Jianguomenwai(Near US Embassy, Bar street
behind Friendship Store, one traffic light West of
Silk Market) 建 国 门 外 秀 水 南 街 ( 友 谊 商 店 后 餐
吧 街 秀 水 市 场 西 一 红 绿 灯 ). Tel: 6592-8088,
6592-8788, 8681-0163. smilingegg@yahoo.com.
www.steakeggs.com.cn. •• 7am-12am. Less than
¥99. Wi-Fi internet. Fengtai > Rongchangdong Jie, 1
Jia(By Rongchang subway & bus terminal) 荣 昌 东
街 甲 #1 肉 色 楼 ( 荣 昌 地 铁 和 汽 车 终 点 站 旁 ).
Tel: 8681-0163. smilingegg@yahoo.com.
www.steakeggs.com.cn
Blue Frog 蓝 蛙
Find affordable drinks and the American classics
of sandwiches, wraps, burgers, steaks and big
salads at this popular family-friendly chain from
Shanghai. Dine al fresco on the rooftop or in the cozy
interiors while being served by attentive, Englishspeaking
waitstaff. 10 am to 2 am. Wi-Fi internet.
Sanlitun > 4-3-1, 3F, S4 Tower, Village at
Sanlitun(Opposite the Apple Store) 三 里 屯 路 19 号
院 4 号 楼 3 楼 , 4-3-1. Tel: 6417-4030. eva@bluefrog.
com.cn. www.bluefrog.com.cn. •• 10 am to 2 am.
Wi-Fi internet. Shunyi > L312, 99 Yu Xiang Road,
Tianzhu Town 天 竺 镇 裕 翔 路 99 号 欧 陆 广 场 L312.
Tel: 8046-6337. www.bluefrog.com.cn
Chef Too Restaurant 美 西 西 餐 厅
With comfortable, unpretentious decor, spot-on
service and some of the best steaks in Beijing, this
place is a rare find. One of the few steakhouses that uses
chilled imported cuts, never frozen, it offers simple, hearty
American food. Wash the meal down with Brooklyn East
India Pale Ale and don’t forget to try the homemade ice
cream. Lunch Tue - Fri 11am-2pm, Tues- Sun
5pm-10pm, brunch Sat & Sun 9:30am-3:00pm.
¥300-¥399. Wi-Fi internet. Chaoyang Park >
Chaoyang Gongyuan Xilu(Between the West Gate
and Lucky street) 朝 阳 公 园 西 路 枣 营 南 里 小 区
东 门 南 侧 ( 朝 阳 公 园 新 西 门 斜 对 面 ). Tel: 6591-
8676. chefbilly@yahoo.com.
Connections Bar and Grill
Modeled after a traditional, Boston-style bar and grill,
this diner serves up hearty dinners, quick lunches and
boasts a menu of interesting drinks. With satellite TV
and slide projectors, this casual spot is a favorite Gulou
gathering place for locals and foreigners alike. Every
Day - 11AM to 11PM. Less than ¥99. Wi-Fi internet.
Gulou > 206 East Drum Tower East Road 鼓 楼 东 大
街 206. Tel: 6407-8028. inforequest@connectionsgrill.com.
www.connections-grill.com.
Element Fresh 新 元 素
Beijing’s first outlet of the famous Shanghai
chain serves up huge, fantastic portions of
comfort food like smoothies, salads, pastas and
desserts in an upbeat, bright, laptop-friendly
environment. Try the pastrami sandwich, bleu apple
salad or macaroni and cheese. Don’t leave without
trying a slice of the German-style apple cake. M-F
10am Sat & Sun 8am. ¥100-¥199. Wi-Fi internet.
Sanlitun > S8-31, The VILLAGE at Sanlitun, 19
South Sanlitun Road,(Near by subway line 10,
Tuanjiehu Station) 三 里 屯 19 号 三 里 屯 Village 南
区 8 号 楼 8-3-3 单 元 . Tel: 6417-1318. quality@
elementfresh.com. www.elementfresh.com.
Smallville 庭 院 咖 啡 厅
Shunyi expat families frequent this cozy, dinerstyle
restaurant serving up tasty, American
comfort food. The restaurant is littered with board
games and other amusements which keep the little ones
occupied while parents tuck into a slice of the famous
apple pie a la mode. 7:30am-8pm. ¥100-¥199. Wi-Fi
internet. Shunyi > 3 Kaifa Jie, Baixin Zhuang,
Houshayu 后 沙 峪 白 辛 庄 开 发 街 3 号 . Tel: 8046-
5448. feelinng@yahoo.com. www.yardbeijing.com.
Tim's Texas BBQ 得 克 萨 斯 熏 烤 房
Tim does barbecue the way connoisseurs want it,
serving up generous portions of tender brisket,
barbecue chicken and a variety of ribs complemented
by slaw, cornbread and A&W root beer. The friendly
waitstaff greet the largely expat crowd with a hearty
“howdy” in a multileveled, lone-star themed setting.
11am-12pm. ¥100-¥199. Wi-Fi internet. Jianguomen
> 2 Xiushui, 14 Dongdaqiao Lu 东 大 桥 路 14 号 秀 水
2 号 . Tel: 6591-9161. www.timsbarbq.com.
Tribute North
Recently selected as one of the best 300 restaurants
in Asia by the Miele Guide in Hong Kong, Tribute North
has arrived in Beijing. Serving up northern Californian
cuisine in lush interiors and a wonderful garden setting,
this new addition takes our dining scene up a notch.
Lunch menu begins at RMB100. 730am-10pm.
More than ¥400. Dongcheng > 9 Gongyuan xijie,
Jianguomennei(Inside Shama luxe chang an.
Directly north of Chang An theatre) 北 京 东 城 区
建 国 门 内 贡 院 西 街 9 号 . Tel: 6525-7223. info@
tributechina.cn. www.tributechina.cn.
Beijing Duck
Duck de Chine
Duck has long featured in both Chinese and French
cuisines and this upscale restaurant brings together
recipes from these two giants of culinary culture.
Dishes include the delicious roast duck breast with
mango lime sauce plus more exotic offerings such as
duck webbed feet or tongue and, of course, the classic
kaoya. Here also find China’s first Bollinger Champagne
bar. 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm. ¥200-¥299.
Sanlitun > At 1949- The Hidden City: Courtyard 4,
Gong Ti Bei Lu, Chaoyang District(Opposite Pacific
Century Place South gate.) 北 京 朝 阳 区 工 体 北 路
( 太 平 洋 百 货 南 门 对 面 ). Tel: 6501-8881. ddc@
elite-concepts.com. www.elite-concepts.com.
Li Qun 利 群 烤 鸭 店
Firmly established on the tourist trail, this courtyard
restaurant packs in the Peking duck fans. The duck
is roasted in front of your eyes and is well worth
the hassle of trying to find the place. The rest of the
menu is merely adequate, though, and service can be
lackadaisical. 10am-10pm. ¥200-¥299. Chongwen
> 11 Beixiangfeng, Zhengyi Nanlu, Qianmen
Dongdajie(south of Huasheng Hotel) 崇 文 门 前 门
东 大 街 正 义 路 南 口 北 祥 凤 11 号 ( 华 生 宾 馆 南 ).
Tel: 6702-5681; 6705-5578.
Brazilian
Alameda
This restaurant brings a touch of Brazilian sass to
the streets of Sanlitun. The modest menu
changes daily with fresh ingredients as the chef
presents innovative contemporary cuisine. Try the
rapido lunch sets that are great value for money and
their steaks are arguably the best in the city. Mon-Sat
12am-3pm, 6pm-12pm; Sun 12pm-10pm. More
than ¥400. Wi-Fi internet. Sanlitun > Sanlitun
Beijie(Inside Nali Mall, 50m south of 3.3 Mall) 三 里
屯 北 街 ( 那 里 里 面 , 3.3 服 装 市 场 南 边 ). Tel: 6417-
8084. alameda_beijing@yahoo.com.
Latin Grillhouse 拉 丁 餐 厅
A favorite with Chinese and foreigners, this stuffyour-face
kind of place has a buffet offering 13 types
of barbecued meats sliced off of skewers by waiters
dressed in gaucho outfits. Pick from the variety
of salads, soups and meat dishes and top it all off
with fresh fruits dipped in the chocolate fountain.
Enjoy it all while being serenaded by a live Brazilian
band.¥100-¥199. Chaoyang Park > C1-11 building
1, Solana, No 6. Chaoyang Park Road(Northwest
gate, next to Starbucks) 朝 阳 公 园 西 路 六 号 蓝
色 港 湾 商 业 区 1 号 楼 C1-11. Tel: 5905-6126, 5905-
6128. www.gzlatin.com.
Cafes
Café 99 99 咖 啡 厅
This casual all-day dining cafe offers a mouthwatering
a la carte and buffet selection featuring Western and
Asian favorites. However, it is the large dessert table
that steals the limelight, commanding the attention
of any sweet toothed victim. 6:30am-11:00pm,
Breakfast buffet 6:30am-10:30am (Mon-Fri),
6:30am-11:00am (Weekend). ¥200-¥299. Wi-Fi
internet. Wangfujing > 2/F The Regent Beijing, 99
Jinbao Jie 金 宝 街 99 号 北 京 丽 晶 酒 店 2 层 .
Tel: 8522-1789. fb.beijing@regenthotels.com.
www.regenthotels.com/beijingcn.
2009 CW Reader’s
Choice Award Winner
40 | September 3-16 ▪ www.cityweekend.com.cn
Editor’s pick Family friendly •• Multiple locations
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All prices are dinner
for two without drinks