Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall is the largest Marriott Hotel outside USA.Strategically located in CBD (East 2nd Ring Road) of Beijing which is also convenient and easy access to all major tourist attractions in town, the hotel is adjacent to Chang An Jie, Jian Guo Men Subway Station & Beijing Railways Station which is very convenient for all major tourist attractions in town. It is surrounded by historical Ming Dynasty City Wall and is 24km away from Beijing Capital International Airport, no more than 30 minutes by car. Provincia is a Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant and Entertainment Venue. The center stage of this outlets comprises of a open kitchen, Bar and DJ both, these three areas are all intertwined where Bar becomes kitchen and kitchen becomes bar. Guests are seated on what look to be floating platforms around the center kitchen or directly at the bar that runs around the center attraction. Provincia Restaurant has Italian roots with Mediterranean accents in an upbeat venue where you can get a great pizza, pasta or a variety of tapa style appetizers to share. Provincia will be Beijing’s first kitchen and bar theatre where guests can observe bartenders, Chefs and DJ’s all on center stage performing in the restaurant.

Mediterranean Magic

This gorgeous Mediterranean tapas restaurant and bar impresses with every detail. Earth and water themes figure prominently in the décor with sea-green glass bar tables, underlit floors that project swirling brown and orange stone patterns and a tile bar shimmering under blue light. Soft bossa nova and jazz play until 9 p.m., when the DJ injects a stiff shot of tech and electro. With nearly 20 grappas, 60 cocktails and over 150 wines, Provincia’s bar menu covers the region’s inebriating nectars with a keen eye (and nose) for quality. Inspired by the oceanic themes, we started with a zombine (¥70), a subtle twist on the classic zombie infused with fresh fruit juices. Our drinks were mixed to perfection, but the real star is Provincia’s tapas. Each page of its menu is organized by province, reflecting the tastes and character of various regions across Italy, France and beyond. The grilled prawns with romesco and avocado crudo (¥55) are divine, arousing tastes and flavors we had not before encountered in Beijing. We closed the evening with an Italian espresso cocktail, the perfect potion to inspire one to make the most of a night out.

By Blake Stone-Banks