And You Thought 80′s at Alfa Was Good…

Alfa is one of Beijing’s old-timers.

When I first came to Beijing, nightlife was pretty predictable considering it was once so much more limited. I can still remember the weekly breakdown – Wednesday’s Ladies Night at Suzies, Thursday’s Ladies Night at Bar Blu, Friday’s 80′s Night at Alfa followed by late night dancing at Vics or heaven-forbid Babyface or Cargo.  Yeah…I know. Times have changed.

It’s incredible how far Beijing has come since then with Sanlitun Village dominating the CBD, the Park Hyatt, Solana, etc. etc. Beijing has utterly transformed itself in only a few years.

And this weekend, Alfa re-launched itself with a soft-opening party showcasing a new look along with music stars - DJ Chozie & DJ Azat rocking the house and bringing a new vibe, a new scene, and above all, a new Alfa.

LumDimSum Photo Gallery of Alfa’s Re-Launch Party:

My Party Peeps @ Alfa:

…But just as things couldn’t get better, someone had to ruin all the fun and set off a smoke bomb, only to find out it was the fumes of a fire extinguisher! Party Foul.

LumDimSaying: From “Change of Heart”

“If you bring forth what is within you,

what is within you will save you.

If you do not bring forth what is within you,

what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”

- Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas

from the novel, Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult

*What is a LumDimSaying? A quote I find worth noting. And sharing.

LumDimSum Discovery: Banana Soy Moss Shake

After trying this shake only once before, it’s been ingrained in my memory since, begging me to go back for a second taste.

That alone qualifies Moss Coffee & Bagels’ Banana Soy Shake as a LumDimSum Discovery:

Banana Soy Moss Shake

A smooth blend of Banana, Soy Milk, Kinako, Honey, this shake is both refreshing and satisfying. A perfect summer drink to order on its own or to complement your meal.

Moss Coffee & Bagels also has a great weekday set lunch – only RMB 38 for a bagel sandwich (10 choices) + Soup + Latte/Cappuccino/Americano Coffee.  But if you trade the coffee for this glorious Banana Soy Moss Shake (Banana, Soy Milk, Kinako, Honey), they will only charge an additional 2 RMB.  Well worth it.

Moss' Set Lunch w/ Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich

*LumDimSum Discovery Explanation: Whenever I find a dish (or in this case, a drink) worth sharing, I will post this find as a LumDimSum Discovery.  Just click tagged LumDimSum Discovery articles for more recommendations.