Mai Steakhouse
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People don’t generally think of Beijing as a
‘steak town.’ Sure, we have a Morton’s. And aSizzler. Why, we even used to have Outback
Steakhouse if you preferred your onions
blooming. But most options are either pricy
hotels or imported chains, and there hasn’t
been much in the middle. Lucky for us, Mai
Steakhouse is staking its place smack dab in
the center of that middle ground.
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Pinball Liquors
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Pinball Liquors is a playground for pinball geeks and hip Instagrammers alike, and probably the only establishment where a neon Playboy bunny sign and a Ghostbusters-themed pinball machine coexist.
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Lingxia Gelato Lab
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Lingxia (or ‘below zero’) was born out of Italian founder Nicola Saladino’s craving for the traditional flavors of his hometown. An architect by trade, Saladino studied the art of gelato for over a year before opening his own spot in Beijing.
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Tanker
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The CBD used to be a craft beer desert, where tumbleweeds rolled past the CCTV Headquarters and the idea of stumbling across an IPA was a mere fantasy. But Hotel Jen’s Beersmith, which opened here last year, has put an end to that. Now, even suits in Guomao can enjoy the bittersweet taste of craft beer and pub food while watching live music or sports. Tanker Brew Club in Dawanglu has, well, joined the club.
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Woodstage
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Woodstage is the latest attempt to make a mall feel less like a mall. Created by the founders of pop-up food events Woodstock of Eating, Woodstage is a food court with a distinctly festival feel. The shops here are set up like stalls around communal seating and, most crucially, a stage (with pillows!). Rather than outlets of predictable chains, here you’ll find pint-sized versions of independently-owned, Beijing-based restaurants.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
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Beijing’s new high-end Starbucks Reserve Roastery is the concrete manifestation of the company’s ambitions: Venti-sized and encompassing much more than just coffee. The massive building in the Beijing Fun complex is dazzling, though not quite as big as its Shanghai counterpart, which opened last year. The experience unfolds over three floors, dedicated respectively to coffee, tea and… alcoholic beverages. (Yes, Starbucks is going all out on this one.)
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Weather Bar
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With a small street side outdoor seating area and relaxed attitude, Weather Bar is a homey, interesting addition to the growing ranks of Beijing bottle shops.
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PlayHouse
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What’s that you say? A Gongti club with hip-hop music and… reasonably priced drinks?
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The Daily Bagel
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We are just as happy about The Daily Bagel reopening as we were sad about it closing last year. Its new location is a pop-up inside Yu Café.
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Blufish
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The interior of Blufish is weird in a way we gather we’re supposed to appreciate: a sloping, whitewashed cavern flanked with mirrors and… nothing else. The menu here is an equally minimal list of coffee options.
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