BJ FOoDiEs: “BLIND” Charity Dinner Back at Mare
Posted: August 4th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Bethel China, BJ Foodies, Charity Dinner, Mare, Spanish food, tapas, Xixi Cheng | No Comments »Mare was one of the best ever BJ FOoDiEs dinners I have ever attended so to hear that they will be re-hosting another event at this venue is like music to my ears. The food was not only generously portioned with plenty to go around (sometimes restaurants have not provided enough food for all the hungry foodies) and it was delicious.
It’s been two years since Mare hosted their last successful event with BJ FOoDiEs and that was when they had just moved into a new location. Mare has been around as one of Beijing’s oldest Spanish restaurants to pass the test of time. It’s been around for long before I came to Beijing 6 years prior and although they have long been a stable in the Beijing dining scene, the restaurant has just recently undergone a facelift (according to the owner Heather), and they are anxious to get the BJ FOoDiEs family back again for a feast to support BETHEL China.
“Mare is THE eatery for institutional tapas & authentic spanish cuisine. Stylishy-attired waitstaff are renowned for their topnotch service & the upmarket ambience of the restaurant is perfect for both romantic affairs and parrrtayy atmosphere.” – Xixi Cheng, BJ FOoDiEs Founder
Hungry Foodies will be happy to hear that Mare has prepared a menu of 9 dishes and 2 desserts and all for the standard RMB 100 for the set dinner menu + glass of house wine, sangria, beer or soft drink.
Knowing that BJ FOoDiEs has arranged such a steal of a dinner deal for you this Sunday, please come prepared to donate a bit extra to this month’s charity of choice- Bethel China, a charity organization that provides care, education, life skills & livelihood opportunities to blind and visually impaired orphans in China.
As seating is limited, it’s best to RSVP in advance: email bjfoodies@gmail.com.
A SPANISH FEAST by MARE:
A SELECTION OF TAPAS TO SHARE
GREEN GARDEN SALAD W/ OLIVE OIL DRESSING
Organic Greens | Extra virgin olive oil | Walnuts
SPANISH PLATTER COLD CUTS
Prosciutto Ham | Sopressata | Salami | Olive Oil Dip
SIZZLING GARLIC PRAWNS AIOLI
Prawns | Shredded Garlic | Olive Oil
SPANISH HAM CHEESE ROLL
Sliced grain-fed Iberico ham | Diced Manchego cheese
BRUSCHETTA OF SPICY TUNA
Spicy Tuna Bits | Roasted red peppers | Pepper Lemon Sauce
SAUTEED FOREST MUSHROOMS
CHICKEN CROQUETTES
Chicken drumsticks | Roasted Bread crumbs | Creole Dip
GRILLED BABY LAMB CHOPS
Australian Lamb | Thyme | Fresh Pepper | Olive Oil
SPANISH TORTILLA
Diced Onions | Whipped Eggs | Mashed potato | Thyme
DESSERTS
TIRAMISU W/ FLAKES OF CRISPY CHOCOLATE
MASCARPONE CHEESE CAKE
RMB 100 for Spanish Tapas Feast + Glass of House Wine, Sangria, Beer, Soft Drink
“Indulge for a Cause”
Event Details:
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Date: Sunday, August 5, 2012
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Time: 7:30-10:30
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Location: MARE
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Address: E-tower, Chaoyang District, CBD 朝阳区光华路9号数码大厦一层
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Cost: RMB 120 includes dinner menu + drink
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RSVP: E-mail BJ Foodies Team – bjfoodies@gmail.com
August Charity Theme: ‘BLIND’
The charity to receive this months proceeds will go to ‘BETHEL CHINA’ – A charity organization that seeks to provide care, education, life skills & livelihood opportunities to blind and visually impaired orphans in China in order for them to live independently as dignified members in society. Bethel provides training to other orphanages, so that they too can work towards this mission.
For more information: http://www.bethelchina.org/
About BJ Foodies Group:
Organizing monthly group meals at about RMB 100/head with food/drinks included, this group of dedicated foodies is all about “satiating their inner-foodie appetites for good quality food, conversation & fine wining/sake-ing/cocktailing/beering while indulging for a cause.”
BJ FOODIES PURPOSE: 1. Just to eat a nice meal & catch up with real people & friends outside the clubbing-disease we all suffer from called Vics/Mix. 2. Opportunity to contribute our little bits to society while doing something we love – EATING. The Charity aspect is a supplementary & added bonus BUT NOT the main purpose of the group
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