Scene & Heard: Rugu

Fangjia Hutong may be the place of choice for hutong hipsters to get day-drunk on discount beers, but it is also growing increasingly sophisticated. Rugu – which is a photo studio and shop, not an Italian pasta sauce – is an emblem of said sophistication. 

The two-story multi-purpose space is both sprawling and minimal, and the first floor features a gallery, where beautiful black-and-white photographs are available for purchase. There’s also a gorgeous cafe space, framed by tall windows and full of quaint wooden tables. The second floor functions as a photo studio. 

Altogether, the compound provides a welcome spot of class to the boozy neighborhood. Fangjia Hutong: Your next art area? 

See a listing for Rugu.