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Posted: October 28th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Bars & Nightlife, Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: 2XS, Bed Bar, Bling, Halloween, holiday, Hotel G, Lollipop Bakery, Mako Live House, Migrant Children's Foundation, Raffles Hotel Beijing, Scarlett, TERRA, Yan Club, Yen Fetish | No Comments »

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So what are the Halloween hot spots to trick or treat this year?

Beijing’s got a pretty hefty line-up of events all weekend for whatever kind of mischief you plan to get yourself into whether you’re out to grub on some Halloween treats, win some big bucks or surround yourself with freaky fetishes, you’ve got your fair share of freaky parties and restaurants to choose from.

Halloween Warm-Up on Friday, October 29:

1.  Migrant Children’s Foundation: 

An evening of Halloween themed drinks, munchies and entertainment all in aid of the Migrant Children’s Foundation.

“There’ll be an array of dark delights for your entertainment including howlingly good happy hour drinks (until 10.30pm), freakishly tasty finger food, eccentric entertainment and a ghostly gallery of raffle prizes…and be sure to wear your freakiest Halloween costume as there’ll be a prize for the best dressed guest.“

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2. Black & White with Something Bright:

Raffles Hotel Beijing gets rowdy with Open Bar from 10PM-12:30AM for RMB 150.

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3. All-Star’s Spooky Halloween Menu:

4-Course Menu including everything from Creepy Appetizers (Trio Bruchetta), Witch’s Brew (Creamy Pumpkin Soup), Body Parts (Pork Chops) to Graveyard Pie (Spiced Pumpkin Pie).

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Saturday, October 30:

7. Urbanite Dance Competition:

Hosted by 2XS, the event will showcase international dance performances and a Scholastic Team Competition with a ¥2000 RMB cash prize.

  • Time: 7PM-10PM
  • Location: Mako Live House (Shuangjing Bridge)
  • RSVP: Jessica.T2XS@gmail.com

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6. Divinaura Masquerage Party:

Hosted by Divinaura (Enoch, Shanti & Claire), this Masquerage Party will take place in Bed Bar with food, drinks, DJs and special prizes courtesy of Paper, Meili Autumn, Kocoon Spa and more!

Exclusive Ladies Party from 7:30-9PM with RMB 180 entrance (tapas, wine and lucky prizes included) and Gentlemen are allowed entrance for RMB 100 after 9PM (includes glass of wine).

“Veil it, paint it, or mask it; just come as anything else but yourself.”

  • Time: Ladies – 7:30PM-onwards, Gents: 9PM-onwards
  • Location: Bed Bar
  • RSVP: http://crush3r.com/page/geyrcncbvu?i=gjzmaxxeza

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5. Trick or Treat at TERRA:

With all night Happy Hour Drink Specials, 20RMB shots, tasting plates and DJ Suiki, Terra will be full of treats.

  • Time: 7PM-onwards
  • Location: TERRA

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4. Scarlett goes GAGA for Halloween:

Free flow cocktails for all those dressed as Lady Gaga and set of 10 shooters for RMB 88!

  • Time: 9PM-late
  • Location: Scarlett (Hotel G) – A7 Gongti Xilu
  • RSVP: Marc- 1520140320

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3. Haunted House Party:

Yan Club transforms into a Haunted House for a “spooktacular” celebration.

  • Time: 9PM-late
  • Location: Yan Club (KunLun Hotel)

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2. Yen Fetish 2010:

In an all white warehouse space in 798 Art District, the annual YEN Fetish is at it again. Featuring DJ Blackie, DJ Usami, Ou Yang & Yang Bing.  For those with freaky fetishes! First year in Beijing, I went to YEN Fetish and never saw so many head-to-toe leather suits (think gimp suit from Pulp Fiction). 

“From the sexy to the scary, freaks of all varieties get down and dirty at the 706 Factory with the Yen party crew, where “skin is in” and your lustful longings can come out to play.”

  • Time: 10pm-5am
  • Location: 706 Factory in 798 Art District  706大厂房(798艺术区内)
  • Price: 150RMB (door, includes one drink); 80RMB (presale). Online tickets: http://clubzone.cn/
  • Website: See www.o2culture.com for the full list and more details.

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1.  BLING’s Cash Money Halloween Bash:

RMB 5,000 Cold, Hard CASH goes to the most innovative, creative costume. Bring your friends to increase your chances of winning!  Free Entrance before 11PM.

  • Time: 9PM-late
  • Location: Club BLING (Solana)
  • RSVP: Hill – 13810858776

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And if partying is not your thing?

At least indulge in some Spooky Lollipop Cupcakes.

Treat yourself to Lollipop Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake Treats decorated as Mummies, Pumpkins, Cobwebs and Tombstone cupcakes.  300RMB per dozen.

To order, e-mail: cupcakes@lollipopbakery.cn

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HAPPY HALLOWIZZLE!!


Celebrate Longevity: Paper

Posted: July 11th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Special Events | Tags: Bed Bar, Cafe Sambal, Paper, Shanti Christensen, showshanti | 3 Comments »

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All dressed in white with very, very minimalist decor, Paper is a versatile canvas.  Easily interchangeable between a restaurant and a unique event space, Paper is a charming venue for any occasion.

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Created by Cho, also the owner of Cafe Sambal & Bed Bar, Paper serves Asian fusion cuisine with an emphasis on organic products.  Cho’s daughter Shanna hinted that Paper will soon be changing its food concept to serve only organic vegetarian cuisine.

This past Saturday, the lovely and talented Shanti Christensen, fellow foodie & creator of showshanti (her blog featuring a collection of home-style recipes from her travels all around China) celebrated her birthday with an intimate celebration rejoicing with rose champagne and 3 varieties of longevity.

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LumDimSum Photo Gallery from Shanti’s Birthday Celebration @ Paper:

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Review of Paper: 138 Gulou Dongdajie (just 200 meters west of Nanluoguxiang), 鼓楼东大街138号 , Tel: 8401-5080

Best Part:

  • Trendy, all-white decor makes Paper a stand-out, unique spaceIMG_2559
  • Their menu emphasizes healthy eating with organic produce and minimal use of oil
  • They offer a variety of Asian fusion dishes from Southern Chinese to Japanese and Malaysian
  • Fantastic cocktails
  • Easy-to-order set dinner menus available

Comments:

  • Shanti’s birthday party was my first visit to Paper, so my impressions of the food, decor and service may be unique to the average dining experience.  But as an event space, Paper was very cool in terms of its event function versatility, the staff was very friendly and the three types of hand-pulled, longevity noodles were each uniquely delicious.
  • While everything was white, you could tell that the space is not brand new – the white cushions of the lounge bed looked a bit worn.  White is risky because even though it looks impressive from afar, unless it is brand-spanking new and spic-and-span-white, it’s flaws are that much more obvious.

Rating: (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)

  • Food: 8
  • Atmosphere: 8
  • Service: 8
  • Overall Experience: 8

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