Posted Jul 23rd 2008 2:01p.m.  |

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Natalie Roitman: Argentina

Salud is where I go if I want to see French people. It's a Spanish place, but the owners and the servers are all French. It's a laid-back place, very open, with good music. They have delicious sangria and serve all different kinds of rum ... Read More

Posted Jul 23rd 2008 1:47p.m.  |

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Miriam Fisher: Tennessee, USA

My friends and I go to Schindler’s for authentic German food. We really like the sauerkraut with mashed potatoes and sausage. They’ve got Weihenstephan beer, which is one of the oldest breweries in Germany, and I haven’t been able to find it anywhere ... Read More

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 6:33p.m.  |

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Badr Benjelloun (Morocco)

Rickshaw is always reliable. It’s open 24 hours and offers solid drinks. Plus, if I have a problem with a drink, I can just take it behind the bar and make it myself. Q Bar has the best made cocktails in Beijing. The owners know what ... Read More

Posted Jul 2nd 2008 6:21p.m.  |

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Jenn Hinkle (Chicago, USA)

Hot Bean Cooperative isn’t like some of the other wing places that have just one or two types. It’s got Korean, one-sided spicy, two-sided spicy, and something called biantai, among others. The cement walls are decorated with chalk pictures of spacemen and messages scrawled ... Read More

Posted Jun 20th 2008 6:15p.m.  |

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Anna Zimmermann (USA)

I like the Bell and Drum Café which is between the Bell and the Drum tower. It's a nice cafe on the second floor. It has a balcony, and so we sit on the rooftop. You get to see the two towers, it's a pretty ... Read More

Posted Jun 20th 2008 5:53p.m.  |

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Keith Mitchelson (Australia)

I really like the Secret Garden on Chengfu Lu. The food is fantastic. It's spicy, but really delicious. And I eat a fair bit of spicy food. We are in China, of course. There are a few restaurants down the road, and I go to them ... Read More

Posted Jun 4th 2008 7:58p.m.  |

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Pei Xin: Jilin, PRC

For me, getting a drink usually means getting a cup of coffee. I’m a teacher, so I need to use the Internet to research for my lesson plans. My favorite place to go is the Jian Wai SOHO Starbucks. They have plenty of space, so ... Read More

Posted Jun 4th 2008 7:38p.m.  |

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Lyse Olivier - France

To eat in Beijing, I really like W Dine and Wine (European). The staff there is really nice. Even if it’s only your first time, they are still really nice and warm. Usually, I go for lunch. They have a set price menu that’s a ... Read More

Posted May 25th 2008 1:48a.m.  |

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Dong Shan Shan (Shandong)

I really like places with live music. 2 Kolegas is great. The owner is so nice. It has lots of underground and avant garde music. There’s also a little yard where you can sit outside and enjoy a drink. The drinks aren’t that expensive ... Read More

Posted May 25th 2008 1:29a.m.  |

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Li Xin (Xi’an)

Probably my favorite place to go eat in Beijing is Dong Lai Shun (Hotpot). It’s a chain so there are restaurants all over the city, but I usually go to the one by Xiao Yun Lu. Dong Lai Shun is famous for its Beijing Hui ... Read More

Posted May 8th 2008 5:10p.m.  |

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Kat Posa (Hungary)

One place I really like is Bed Bar. It’s really cool and laid back. The atmosphere is so cozy and secluded. It just has such a nice vibe, not like all those places in Sanlitun. My favorite thing to drink at Bed Bar is the mojitos ... Read More

Posted May 8th 2008 5:06p.m.  |

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Isabelle Reeves (Canada)

I like The Olive (Italian), across from Workers’ Stadium North Gate. It has a really nice atmosphere. The wine selection is good too. It’s also not too expensive compared to other places in Beijing. Their sandwiches are especially good. I think it’s a great place ... Read More

Posted Apr 23rd 2008 2:21p.m.  |

by City Weekend

In Beijing, I probably go to Lan the most. I’m a model, and every Friday night entrance and drinks are free for us. I like the decoration. It’s very fun. They have the most beautiful toilets I’ve ever seen! The only problem is that location isn’t ... Read More

Posted Apr 10th 2008 2:29p.m.  |

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Xin Yue - Beijing

I like Paulaner, in Yansha. My favorite thing is the beer. They have a great selection of German beer. I think that German beer is the best in the world. It's usually really crowded, so it's a fun place to go on weekends. They even ... Read More

Posted Apr 10th 2008 2:22p.m.  |

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Julia Lukashina: Russia

My favorite restaurant is Traktirr Pushkin (Russian). The food isn’t the same as Russian food in Russia, but it’s still really good. I also like that they give me free vodka when I go. It’s really convenient too. My favorite thing to order is ... Read More

Posted Mar 27th 2008 4:31p.m.  |

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Adam Bleser (USA)

I've actually been going to Club Obiwan a lot recently. It's got a nice little dance floor downstairs and a chill lounge upstairs. It's a little bit of the best of both worlds. They do different events there. They got the reggae night, the ... Read More

Posted Mar 27th 2008 4:17p.m.  |

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Meng Vang (USA)

If you want to take a girl out, just go to KFC. The girls I know, they like going to those places. In America, we look down on fast food, but in Beijing, it's considered high class food because you're paying 20 or 30 kuai ... Read More

Posted Mar 12th 2008 1:12p.m.  |

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Heather: Canada

We like to start the night at Smuggler's Inn because the beer is cheap and we can meet a lot of other expats, travelers and diplomats. We'll play some dice and get happy before moving on to The Butterfly or Shooters for more cheap drinks. Here ... Read More

Posted Mar 12th 2008 1:02p.m.  |

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Mega: Indonesia

I really like Thai Hut. My friends and I go there for dinner and lunch. I love Thai food and Korean food. Thai Hut does a good job and it tastes pretty authentic. I usually order the green curry, papaya salad and Tom Yum. A lot of tour ... Read More

Posted Feb 28th 2008 6:01a.m.  |

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Sara Bandel (Canada)

I go a lot to The Tree (Pizza). Usually I go with my friends. I like the atmosphere. It’s more laid back and it’s also a good place to get a drink and eat pizza. The salads are good too. That’s one thing that ... Read More

Posted Feb 14th 2008 6a.m.  |

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Tor Petersen (U.S.)

I like bars that seem real, like they have a lot of character. Souk is good for that. It’s hidden away down an alley near Chaoyang west gate. I went there the other night for the first time. I like how it feels a little ... Read More

Posted Feb 14th 2008 6a.m.  |

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Stefan Santa Maria (Spain) Entrepreneur

I like to go to Pink Loft (Thai). It’s cool because it’s open quite late. It’s really convenient, because if you want to eat something and take a break while you’re out, it’s still open. Also, it’s not far ... Read More

Posted Jan 24th 2008 12a.m.  |

by City Weekend

Mare (Spanish) is just absolutely fantastic. I especially like the inside. It transports you away from Beijing. When I’m there, I love just looking at the people. Its very chic, and everyone is dressed quite well. You can tell that they put a lot of effort into making the ... Read More

Posted Jan 24th 2008 12a.m.  |

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Robert Ferguson {U.S.}, Student

I really like going to Face Bar. It’s really swanky, but I like it. I especially like the Southeast Asian feel. Its gives Face Bar a mellow vibe. They also have two pool tables, and those are fun. The happy hour from 5-8 is ... Read More

Posted Jan 15th 2008 6:07p.m.  |

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Luke Tweedy, England: English Teacher

I like the Drum & Bell Café (Fusion). The location is great- it’s right in the square between the Drum and the Bell towers, and not to far off from Hou Hai. I go for the atmosphere more than the food. The pizza is pretty ... Read More

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