Drink for a Better World with Wokai

This Tuesday, February 15, Wokai will be organizing their first event in the Year of the Rabbit – Drinks for a Better World (DFBW) at Face Bar.

Welcoming Mr. Scott Snyder, China Program Development Manager at Operation Smile, he will be introducing their organization’s background, missions and programs and how to get involved.

Operation Smile is an international charity that has been operating for 30 years, providing free surgeries to repair cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities for children around the world. We mobilize a world of generous hearts to heal children’s smiles and transform lives across the globe.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday, February 15
  
• Time: 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Location: Face Bar @ Gongti South Gate
  
• Address: 26 Dongcaoyuan, 工体南路东草园26号 (across from the South Entrance of Worker’s Stadium, behind the Cervantes Institute)
• www.facebars.com Map
• Tel: 6551-6788

*DFBW is a bi-monthly speaker and networking event organized by Wokai to bring together like-minded people to discuss social issues in China.

Wokai Background:

Wokai is a not-for-profit organization committed to alleviating poverty in China. Wokai (wo3kai1 我开 in Chinese) means “I start” and refers to the the opportunity that our organization provides to Chinese micro-entrepreneurs to start small businesses, start change in their own lives, and lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Drink with Wokai for a Better World @ Face Bar

This Tuesday, October 12, Wokai will be organizing their monthly event – Drinks for a Better World (DFBW) @ Face Bar.

This month’s Wokai event will be introducing Mr. Wang Liwei the Owner and Editor of Charitarian (www.charitarian.org) and Clare Pearson (Editor of Charitarian).

The Charitarian is the only licensed English magazine in China that discusses development of civily society and social responsibility in China. The magazine profiles best practice in business ethics, government social responsibility, climate change, China charity and global philanthropy.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday, October 12
  
• Time: 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Location: Face Bar @ Gongti South Gate
  
• Address: 26 Dongcaoyuan, 工体南路东草园26号
• Tel: 6551-6788

*DFBW is a bi-monthly speaker and networking event organized by Wokai to bring together like-minded people to discuss social issues in China.

Wokai Background:

Wokai is a not-for-profit organization committed to alleviating poverty in China. Wokai (wo3kai1 我开 in Chinese) means “I start” and refers to the the opportunity that our organization provides to Chinese micro-entrepreneurs to start small businesses, start change in their own lives, and lift themselves and their families out of poverty. www.wokai.org

MCF’s Indian Summer Garden Party

The Migrant Children’s Foundation is hosting an afternoon of Indian themed delights this Sunday, July 4th from 12pm – 3pm at Face Bar’s beautiful oriental garden.

Showcasing some tasty Indian nibbles and discounted drinks and a live dance performance, you can take this unique opportunity to find out more about Migrant Children’s Foundation and meet the students and teachers of one of their partner school..

The Migrant Children’s Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of disadvantaged children in Beijing through volunteering. Every penny from The Indian Summer Garden Party will be invested back into our projects, so you’ll be lending a hand as well as having a great time.

Date: Sunday, July 4

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where? Face Bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nan Lu, Beijing (download a map)
Entry: 150RMB (payable on the door, children under twelve years enjoy free entry)

Inspire & Be Inspired: The Migrant Children’s Foundation Launch Party

Come out and support the Migrant Children’s Foundation as they celebrate their official launch with an evening of live music, drinks and a chance to find out much more about this great organization and how you can get involved.

The Migrant Children’s Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of disadvantaged children in Beijing through volunteering. Every penny from the launch party will be invested back into our projects, so you’ll be lending a hand as well as having a great time.

Date: Wednesday, May 12

Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Where? Face Bar, 26 Dongcaoyuan, Gongti Nan Lu, Beijing
Entry: 100RMB – inclusive of gift MCF, a complimentary drink and snacks

If You Like It Hot

With Beijing’s sudden drop in temperature, what’s better than a spicy meal to warm your winter blues?

If you’re like me and you crave meals filled with flavor and spice, here’s a breakdown of some of my top picks for different styles of cuisine, known to make you sweat:

1. Best Sichuan – known for its liberal use of garlic, chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns which produces a “tingly-numbing (Ma La)” sensation, unique to Sichuan cuisine.

• Chuan Ban
• Yu Xin
• The Sichuan Restaurant in Solana by Tsingtao Brewery (forgot name)
• Black Sesame Kitchen
  

  Karaiya's Spicy Pepper Diced Rib Eye

2. Best Hunan – As spicy as Sichuan, but without the numbing sensation. Hunan’s spice is much more flavorful

• Karaiya Spice House

4. Best Hot Pot – An interactive, dining experience- you get to cook raw food in a boiling stew (opt for the spicy one)

• Hai Di Lao
• Hot Pot on Gui Jie
• Xiabu Xiabu – a reliable chain of hot pot restaurants

5. Best Yunan – Spices are not as dominant or as intense as Sichuan or Hunan, but many dishes are quite spicy and diverse.

• Middle 8th 中8楼 – nice decor and good food with low prices.  I’m quite addicted to their rice wine, and I love that it comes in a big bamboo container.   Always a good option for guests or a casual lunch with friends.

6. Best Indian – One of the most popular cuisines around the globe, known for its abundance use of spices and herbs, with signature curry dishes.

• Mughal’s (Indian/Pakistani)
• Ganges
• Punjabi
• Hazara (in Face Bar)

7. Best Thai – Known for being spicy and hot, the heat is also combined with flavors that are sour, sweet or bitter.  I particularly like the combination of coconut milk in Thai soups and curries.

• Aroy-D (Shuangjing/Fulicheng Area) – where I was first introduced to Thai cuisine
• Purple Haze
• Lantung Thai Bar & Bistro
• Very Siam