Here are all the new restaurant, bar and club openings we featured in our March 2018 issue:
New Restaurants
Glass Hammer
If you’ve visited this Coco Park brew house since last November, you know there’s a new concept in the Anglo-American gastro pub now known as Glass Hammer. It’s still brewing up its own beers, but the emphasis is now firmly on the food. A robust roast bone marrow (RMB88) is equal part bacon jam, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Like most of the new menu the spread incorporates Glass Hammer’s beer (here it’s stout) along with bourbon for a savory-sweet mixture that’s oh so easy to enjoy.
Price: RMB150-300
Who’s going: gastropub fans, gal pals
Good for: savory comfort food, beer choices
Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B), one minute
Read our full review here. See listing for Glass Hammer.
Morton's Grille
From the glass-lined dining room that seats 130, or the seven private rooms, we can spy a few distant hills and the ongoing construction that reminds us this city isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Servers present the day’s finest cuts, each held to such rigorous standards that the USDA portion of the menu (nearly half the cuts) weren’t available on our visit. The remaining Australian beef is perfectly sumptuous. The two-inch fillet of the porterhouse (RMB728/650g) is a masterpiece, finely demiglazed so it only needs a touch of sea salt to reach perfection. As with the fall-off-the-bone pork ribs (RMB98), slathered in barbecue sweetness, the portions are massive.
Price: RMB100-1,500
Who’s going: shoppers and workers of Futian, steak lovers
Good for: exquisite dining, power lunches
Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit D1), three minutes
Read our full review here. See listing for Morton's Grille.
New Bars
Eden Bar
Welcome to Eden Bar, the self-dubbed “Electronic Music Carnival.” And there certainly is an abundance of atmosphere as Eden brings all the trappings to its large outdoor space: ample seating, speakers in every corner, heaters, and two bars – complete with a water feature the bartenders must dodge. Eden’s outdoor section may have been open for over a year, but it now boasts a new dance floor, which is where you can find the real party. Inside, Eden’s claim of being an electronic music carnival begins to make sense. It’s a mini Tomorrowland. It’s an intimate dance party. It’s a seven-nights-a-week rave.
Price: RMB50-70 a drink
Who’s going: Coco Park regulars, EDM enthusiasts
Good for: a new place to party, dancing until dawn
Nearest metro: Shopping Park (Exit B), three minute walk
Read our full review here. See listing for Eden Bar.
Wrecking Ball by Xpats
Built on the ashes of the former New Orleans Kitchen in Futian, Wrecking Ball’s name seems thematically appropriate. As with its predecessors, Wrecking Ball offers Western drinks and dishes for reasonable prices. Asahi and Budweiser are available on draft for RMB25 and 20 a serving, respectively. A more upscale option comes in the form of four Brewdog craft beers, all canned. The Elvis Juice (RMB25) adds grapefruit to IPA for a bitter yet refreshing mix that goes down easy, while the Dead Pony Club (RMB20) is lighter on alcohol but still tastes bright and hoppy.
Price: RMB20-50 a drink
Who’s going: Xpats fans, budget drinkers
Good for: cheap craft beer, American classics
Nearest metro: Huanggang Village (Exit E), 6 minutes
Read our full review here. See listing for Wrecking Ball by Xpats.
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