Here, a roundup of things we ate and gossiped about this month – for journalism, for research, for you, readers.
Spring is a time for change. The flowers are blooming, terraces are opening up – heck, maybe it’s even time for a new haircut.
Big changes are also happening in the bar and restaurant scene. In some unexpected news, Jing-A announced a partnership with Danish beer giant Carlsberg early last month, a move similar to AB InBev’s major takeover of Boxing Cat Brewery in 2017.
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Great Leap’s Lido location recently debuted a weekend brunch, featuring a jianbing series – yes, now you can enjoy your go-to breakfast grub with a cool pint of GLB brews. Choose from the Ron Swanson (bacon and eggs, of course), Miracle Max (a cheesy, BLT variety) or the Heidi Fleiss (a take on Croque Madame with crunchy wontons and apple butter).
In the CBD, brunch means business too: Migas just premiered an unlimited tapas extravaganza for just RMB298. Go wild with over 30 different dishes, featuring traditional Spanish bites (don't miss the Catalan-style cannelloni stuffed with duck and pork and smothered in cheese) and brunch classics.
Image via Migas Mercado
Last month saw the unfortunate closure of craft cocktail stalwart Botany, who only recently made their move into a “permanent” location in Yoolee Plaza at the end of last year.
Over in Chaoyang Park, Cravings is taking matters into their own hands and bringing back old favorites. The family-friendly joint has designed the Xiang'er Restoration Project, an event guest-starring ex-eateries Pang Mei Noodles and White Tiger Village, both of which were shut down along with many other businesses on Xiang'er Hutong during the brickings. Stop by and get your Chongqing noodles and lamb chuan’r fix through the middle of May.
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TRB is also bringing you some good news: the esteemed upscale restaurant brand has plans to open a new French bistro in Chaoyang Joy City… Keep an eye out.
Happy spring!
[Cover image via Migas Mercado]
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