Taco Fest is only two days (Apr 20-21) away and if you haven’t got yourself tickets yet, we’re sure that a look at the tacos which are EXCLUSIVE to Taco Fest will give you that kick you need!  Yes, these are tacos that you will only be able to enjoy at the fest so this is the one-time chance you Beijing foodies have got to try them! Now let’s prepare to dig in… Taco Taco Joining us all the way from Shanghai we have Taco Taco, who are bringing their tacos up to Beijing for the first time ever! The only time to try them without hopping on train or flight to Shanghai, they’ll be offering ..read more

Haven’t made weekend plans yet? Well, you should definitely be attending our Taco Fest! If you're looking for more, however, we've got a few other events below happening alongside Taco Fest you some inspiration! For even more goings on and for weekly events check out our events page for this weekend here, for more family-friendly orientated events, click here. Fri, Apr 19 What: Cask Ale Is Back Where: The Factory Click here to read more What: Eat to Happiness Vol. 4: Rye's Kitchen Where: El Nido Xingfucun branch Click here to read more What: Art & Wine: Spring Awakening Wher ..read more

Beijing, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt because comedy sensation Kavin Jay is bringing his hilarious show to town! Jay will be performing four shows in Beijing from Apr 18-20 and this is one comedian you don’t want to miss.  Hailing from Malaysia, Jay is one of the country’s most prominent stand-up comedians, becoming a household name in both Malaysia and Southeast Asia. He then gained worldwide recognition after his Netflix special Everybody Calm Down launched in 2018. The special garnered much critical acclaim and was even named one of The Wrap's top 10 Netflix specials of t ..read more

Roll up, roll up! Taco Fest is almost here and do we have one fun-filled fiesta for you! Aside from being packed with tacos – of which there will be 70+ varieties – we’ve also got a weekend jam-packed with entertainment. From interactive games to live music, cool DJ beats, dancing, vendor beer challenges and an entire Fun Zone there is no shortage of activities to make this one weekend you don’t want to miss! Stage Games As always, we've got some super fun interactive games to take part in with plenty of great prizes up for grabs! So let's take a look at just what we have in store... S ..read more

My friends and I accidentally stumbled upon a chicken taste-off with my closest friends during our last playdate with the kids. Which one is better: roast chicken from Larry the Bird or a traditional Chinese Beggar’s Chicken? Beggar’s Chicken, 叫化鸡” (Jiàohuā jī), is a traditional Chinese dish that has been cherished for centuries. Legend has it that the dish originated in Hangzhou during the Qing dynasty, when a beggar stole a chicken and, lacking cooking utensils, wrapped it in lotus leaves and buried it in mud to roast it. The result was a succulent and flavorful chicken encased in a harden ..read more

This Earth Day, Climate Fresk is inviting you to be part of something special! Founded in France in 2018 and now active across the globe, Climate Fresk is an NGO that aims to bring people and organizations on board with the climate transition through climate education.  Every year, on Apr 22, Earth Day brings attention to global environmental issues; it's a call to action to embrace green, low-carbon lifestyles and protect the planet's future. In honor of Earth Day this year, Climate Fresk are organizing a series of activities across seven cities in China including one in Beijing that w ..read more

If you’ve been on Dianping and WeChat Channels as much as we are – trust me, we’re on there quite a bit – you’ll have noticed videos posted by a rather lively elderly gentleman, trying all there is to try in Beijing’s culinary scene. Gilbert Van Kerckhove is more than just an old-timer in Beijing, though. Having called China home for over 40 years, this Belgian expat first arrived in Beijing in 1980, when his expertise as an electrical engineer was needed to help establish a representative office for a power plant project. Van Kerckhove ended up staying in China and assisted in the developm ..read more

Coming right on the heels of Sanlitun luxury hotel The Opposite House announcing their impending closure this June, Michelin star winning Italian fine dining restaurant Opera BOMBANA has announced its closure as well, effective this Sunday, Apr 14. It isn’t just Opposite House and Opera BOMBANA that have thrown in the towel this year, though. Six other notable venues – some of which are near and dear to us here at the Beijinger – have shut as we head into the spring of 2024. Joe’s Pizza There was a lot of excitement when New York-style pizza joint Joe’s was set to open in 2022. Having alrea ..read more

Haven’t made weekend plans yet? Well, here we’ve picked out a few things happening in the capital to give you some inspiration! For even more goings on and for weekly events check out our events page for this weekend here, for more family-friendly orientated events, click here. Fri, Apr 12 What: Pohela Boishakh Celebration and Dinner Where: Dastaan What: InterNations Meet Up Where: Boys and Girls Bar What: Screening of Jane Where: JinShang Yuan Click here to read more What: Bhakti Flow Where: Yoga Spirit What: Beijing Hash House Harriers Sign-Up Party Where: Paddy O’Shea’s Click he ..read more

We are counting down the days until Taco Fest next weekend (Apr 20-21), and to get you salivating in anticipation, here's our vendor lineup! From traditional favorites to daring innovations, we’ve got a diverse array of vendors each serving up their own unique twist on the beloved Mexican classic. With fusion twists including Korean, African, Indian, Vietnamese, Yunnan and more plus numerous tacos that are exclusive to Taco Fest, it's gonna be a flavor fiesta! So, without further ado, let's dive into the delights awaiting you at this year's Taco Fest... Circle Urban 圆场 Now with four b ..read more