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Say Goodbye to D-22 this Friday, the 13th with Mohanik

Posted: January 12th, 2012 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Andy Best, Carsick Cars, D-22, DJ B.O., Hedgehog, Kungfuology.com, Live Music, Michael Pettis, Mohanik, Moon Tyrant, pangbianr.com, The Flying Mantas, Time Out, Ulan Bator | No Comments »

After six strong years as one of Beijing’s iconic live music venues, D-22 is officially closing their doors this Friday, the 13th of January.  Over the years, this little WDK rock venue has built a tight music-loving community committed to the local music scene and they have undoubtedly helped to open doors and jump-start the fame of many of Beijing’s most well-known bands like Carsick Cars and Hedgehog.

Going off with a bang, they are hosting Mongolian garage rock/punk band Mohanik (from Ulan Bator) as their first act of their closing night.


In the middle of the 4 day China tour (from Hohhot to Beijing to Ningbo to Shanghai), this will be their second stop, but D-22′s first act of the night followed by Shanghai metalheads Moon Tyrant, Beijing surf-rock band The Flying Mantas, and a DJ set from DJ B.O. (aka Brian Offenther, Shanghai-based music promoter Trash A Go-Go).

Click here for Time Out Beijing’s recent interview with Mohanik.

Come out and bid D-22 farewell, though Michael Pettis had said in a few interviews that they plan to open a new music venue to accommodate “today’s Beijing”.

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by pangbianr.com here: Michael Pettis on the End of D-22

  • See interview with Michael Pettis by Andy Best on Kungfuology.com here: D22 Closing: Full Interview with founder Michael Pettis 

Event Details: 

  • Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
  • Time: 10PM
  • Location: D-22
  • Address: 242 Chengfu Lu, Haidian district 海淀区成府路242号
  • Website: Click here.

 


LDS Discovery: Karaiya’s Hunan Spicy Broiled Fish

Posted: December 28th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Hot Tips | Tags: Alan Wong, Best Regional Chinese, Hatsune Restaurant Group, Hunan food, Karaiya Spice House, Lumdimsum Discovery, Sanlitun Village, Spicy, Time Out | 3 Comments »

Karaiya’s Hunan style Spicy Broiled Fish  飘香鱼

On average, I eat at Karaiya Spice House once a week.  It’s a choice pick for my Beijing crew’s “family dinners” and most definitely a top destination for anyone who is coming or leaving Beijing and needs a “Karaiya fix”. I say “fix” as if Karaiya was an addiction and for our group of friends, it really is because as much as we all enjoy hole-in-the-wall, super local, cheap Chinese food once in awhile, it’s really not something I like to do regularly knowing how horrendous the hygiene is and the obscene amount of oil they drench their dishes with really does take a toll. On the other hand, knowing that Karaiya is a part of the Hatsune Restaurant Group, it is guaranteed to use only quality ingredients and high hygiene standards.

Considering I’m such a regular, for me to know the restaurant menu inside-out is expected.  And I thought I was pretty much a savvy Karaiya expert until I recently discovered Karaiya’s Hunan style Spicy Broiled Fish  飘香鱼 (RMB 108).

At first, I thought it was an “off-the-menu” dish since I had never even noticed it on the menu before!  They need to seriously reconsider the real estate this dish occupies on the menu because it’s definitely worth it!

Unfortunately for this fish dish, Karaiya’s Signature Fish Dish (RMB 158 for Perch Fish or RMB 258 for Mandarin Fish) is undoubtedly one of the most popular dishes on the menu and for good reason – it’s amazing!  With yellow Hunan peppers on one side and red on the other, this steamed fish is both spicy and the sauce is super addictive.  I like to dip scoop out spoonfuls of this sauce and pour it over rice and everything else for that matter.

“Traditionally in Hunan this dish is served using a steamed fish headcovered in spicy peppers and simmering in special Camellia oil collected from trees.We prepare this Hunan specialty using the whole fish, and our tree oil is shipped weekly from rural villages in Hunan.”  - Alan Wong, owner of Karaiya Spice House and the Hatsune Restaurant Group

Karaiya’s Signature Mandarin Fish with Two Types of Hunan Peppers

But the downside of this Signature fish’s popularity is that all other fish dishes are then overshadowed and very often entirely overlooked.  That is the case with Karaiya’s Hunan style Spicy Broiled Fish  飘香鱼.

Not only had I never ordered it before, I didn’t even notice it on the menu!  How that happened is beyond me, but I blame the Signature Fish Dish for being so ridiculously good, we never had the desire to try anything else.  But now that I have recently been introduced to their Spicy Broiled Fish, and I may have discovered a new favorite! It’s a giant bowl filled with tender fish pieces drenched in spicy yumminess.

If you are a general fan of 水煮鱼, then you will get hooked on Karaiya’s take on this popular Sichuan dish, but obviously it’s Hunan style.

Karaiya Spice House won Time Out’s 2011 Award for Best Regional Chinese.

Click here for LDS article.

Karaiya Spice House Details:

  • Address: 3F, Building 8, The Village at Sanlitun, No. 19 Sanlitun Road, Sanlitun

    (3rd floor of the Nike Building across from Hatsune) 朝阳区三里屯路19号The Village南区8号楼

  • Tel: 6415 3535

  • Website: www.hatsunesushi.com (Karaiya Spice House is part of the Hatsune Restaurant Empire)

*LumDimSum Discovery Explanation: Whenever I try a dish worth sharing, I will post this find as a LumDimSum Discovery.  Just search tagged “LumDimSum Discovery” articles for more recommendations.


LDS Hook-Up: FREE Tix to Time Out’s Xmas Bash!

Posted: December 7th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Amandine Bakery, AnyShopStyle.cn, Christmas, D-SATA by CuR, De Chocolate Coffee, DJ Dongiun, DJ Juliana Lima, DJ Junjaman, Guanghua Lu SOHO, Haze, holiday, Little Gold Book, LumDimSum Hook-Up, Moment Gastronomy Cafe, Niajo, Papabubble, Penguin, Red Kitchen Cabinet, Rickshaw Roasters, Senses, Spark, The Hutong, Time Out, Twilo Nightclub, Vasco's | No Comments »

Celebrate the upcoming holidays with the Time Out Beijing team as they throw one hell of a holiday party!

Free flow booze from 8PM-11:30PM will guarantee a good start to your Friday night, but I’m most excited to try the macaroons and cakes from Amandine Bakery, Christmas fruit mince pies and gingerbread men from Red Kitchen Cabinet, savoury crêpes from Moment Gastronomy Café, lots of colourful candies from Papabubble, and signature dark chocolate and brownies from De Chocolate Coffee. Yes, I plan to try them all.

Everyone who makes it also will be automatically entered into their lucky draw featuring over 40 awesome prizes including:

  • Little Gold Books

  • Handbags from D-SATA

  • Designer jumpers from AnyShopStyle.cn

  • Cooking Classes from The Hutong

  • Three-month supply of Beijing’s best freshly ground coffee from Rickshaw Roasters

  • Dinner vouchers for Niajo, Vasco’s, Senses, etc.

  • Five highly coveted, autographed books from Penguin: Midnight in Pekingby Paul French, When China Rules the World by Martin Jacques, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.

Hosted at the newly opened Twilo Club (close to Haze and Spark at Guanghua Lu SOHO), they’ve got loads of Christmas treats, drinks and music for all. DJ Junjaman (NYC), Dongjun and Juliana Lima will be spinning Christmas tunes, ’80s classics and house beats.

Get the LumDimSum Hook-Up for free tickets to Time Out’s Christmas Par-tay!

This offer comes on a first come, first dibs basis so if you want to get hooked up, just email – kristen@lumdimsum.com before 12PM Noon on Thursday, December 8.

Tickets are RMB 100 person, but lucky for my LDS friends, I’ve got the hook-up for you! Be quick as these tickets are limited!

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, December 9, 2011

  • Time: 7:30PM-late

  • Location: Twilo

  • Address: 103 A/B, Guanghua Lu SOHO, Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang district 朝阳区光华路光华路SOHO 103A/B

  • Tel: 6561 9360

  • Tickets: RMB 100

  • Website: Click here.


Find X-Mas Treats at The Hutong’s Winter Fayre

Posted: December 4th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Upcoming Events | Tags: AnyShopStyle.cn, Beijing Past and Present Design Competition, BJ Postcards, Christmas Bazaar, Great Leap Brewery, Hand Affection, Hummingbird Therapeutic Spa Retreat, Koko Chocolate, Le Formager de Pekin, Lollipop Bakery, Puddington Pies, Sassy Scrubs Body, Shangrila Farms, Tai Tai, Tea Journeys, The Hutong, The Starfish Project, Time Out, Viaggio Scarves, Winter Fayre | No Comments »

“Fayre is an old English word describing a fun gathering featuring a range of locally produced goods made and sourced from, and connected to the local community.”

The Hutong’s Winter Fayre brings this concept of a traditional fayre to Beijingers next Sunday, December 11, which will also be the last Christmas Bazaar of the year ie, your last chance to stock up on Christmas gifts for friends and family!

Featuring a “warm-winter” theme, they will be serving hot cups of vin brulé (mulled wine) and have live caroling. The fayre will be selling a wide range of products from homemade jams and infused teas and cheeses to handmade handicrafts, photography to jewelry, unique cards and papers, handmade body scrubs, baked goods to chocolates to cashmere scarves.

Some popular vendors who will be selling their goods include:

  • BJ Postcards
  • Great Leap Brewery
  • Hand Affection
  • Hummingbird Therapeutic Spa Retreat
  • Koko Chocolate
  • Le Formager de Pekin
  • Lollipop Bakery Cupcakes
  • Puddington Pies
  • Sassy Scrubs
  • Shangrila Farms
  • Starfish Jewelry
  • Tai Tai
  • Tea Journeys
  • Time Out’s “Beijing Past and Present Design Competition” T-shirts and Tote Bags by AnyShopStyle.cn
  • Viaggio Scarves

Check out BJ Postcards at The Hutong’s Winter Fayre

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, December 11
  • Time: 11AM-3PM
  • Location: The Hutong
  • Address:#1 Jiu Dao Wan Zhong Xiang Hutong 东城区九道弯中巷1号
  • Contact: info@thehutong.com
  • Website: Click here

The Adventures of Tintin: Movie Release in China Today

Posted: November 15th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Film & Movie Reviews, Upcoming Events | Tags: Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Edgar Wright, Georges Remi, Jamie Bell, Jinyi, Joe Cornish, MegaBox, Nick Frost, Peter Jackson, Simon Pegg, Steven Moffat, Steven Spielberg, The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn, Time Out, UME, Wanda | No Comments »

I am beyond excited about seeing the beloved childhood character Tin Tin come alive  as an animated 3D version on the big screen with Steven Spielberg directing this animated motion picture, producer Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings trilogy) and an all-star line-up cast: Jamie Bell (as Tin Tin), Andy Serkis (Captain Haddock), Daniel Craig (Red Rackham), Simon Pegg and Nick Frost (two detectives).

And the icing on top of the cake is that China gets Tin Tin a whole month before the US (release date is December 21, 2011; ie Christmas Weekend)!

Woo-Hoo!  One of the most anticipated releases this year, we get Tin Tin FIRST!

…well, kind of.  Truth be told, Tin Tin first came out first in Belgium and the UK in October, but at least China isn’t last.

If you are unfamiliar with Tin Tin, let me give you a brief background:

Tin Tin is a young Belgian reporter aided by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy and together, they are the heroes of the series, The Adventures of Tintin, which are 24 classic comic books created by Belgian artist Georges Rémi (1907–1983), who wrote under the pen name of Hergé. One of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, there are translations published in more than 80 languages.

“Tin Tin is an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure.”

The Original Tin Tin & Snowy

NEW 3D Tin Tin & Snowy

The film which is written by Steven Moffat , Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, the film is based on three of the original comic books: The Crab with the Golden Claws, The Secret of the Unicorn, and Red Rackham’s Treasure.

Clips from The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn:

See Movie Trailer on Youku.com here for a taste of the New Tin Tin:

Playing for one month only (November 15-December 15), you can catch The Adventures of Tin Tin: The Secret of the Unicorn at the following movie theatres: UME, Wanda, Megabox and Jinyi.

See Time Out article here.


AnyShopStyle.cn: BJ Design Week’s Winning T-Shirts

Posted: November 13th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Fashion, Hot Tips | Tags: 'Past & Present' T-Shirt Design Competition, AnyShopStyle.cn, AnyWearStyle.com, Beijing Design Week, Competition, Time Out | No Comments »

During Beijing’s Design Week last month, AnyWearStyle.com and Time Out Beijing hosted a‘Past & Present’ T-shirt Design Competition.

With the winners now picked, you can buy these winning designs (see below) exclusively at AnyShopStyle.cn for only RMB 150 each.

Happy Shopping!

LDS Top Pick: The “Change on the Wheel” Tote Bag (RMB 120)

 

 


Time Out’s Sunday Salon: Operatic Tenor Fan Jingma

Posted: November 12th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: Fan Jingma, Nancy Pellegrini, Sunday Salon, The Bookworm, Time Out | No Comments »

Time Out Beijing’s Sunday Salons are arguably some of the most well-done regular events Beijing has to offer.

Held once a month and always on Sunday evenings around 7:30PM, they host incredibly talented Classical musicians to come to The Bookworm and play extracts from their music in an intimate setting, followed by an opportunity to discuss their inspirations behind the music together with their audience.

“This is a unique opportunity to listen to the great musicians from China and ask them questions directly about their incredible talents.” – Nancy Pellegrini, Time Out BJ & SH’s Classical & Performance Editor

This Sunday, November 13, Time Out has invited one of China’s most established and respected operatic tenors Fan Jingma.

“A prize-winner in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, Fan Jingma’s colourful life includes making his own violin, selling his own pirated CDs, working with digital orchestra technology and reinventing China’s opera training. Join us for an unforgettable evening with one of China’s most fascinating musicians.” 

The best part – bring in this month’s copy of Time Out Beijing and entrance ticket is only RMB 20!

Event Details:

  • Date:  Sunday, November 19, 2011
  • Time:  7:30PM
  • Price: RMB 30 or RMB 20 if you bring copy of the November issue of Time Out Magazine
  • Location:  The Bookworm
  • Address:  Sanlitun Nanjie, 三里屯南街4号楼
  • Tel: 6586-9507
  • Website: http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/features/Performing_Arts/12024/Sunday-Salon.html

TONIGHT: Peter Kruder DJs at Club Tango

Posted: November 12th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Nightlife & Party Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Club Tango, DJ Event, DJ Jackson Lee, DJ Juliana Lima, Peter Kruder, Ross Goulding, Time Out | No Comments »

“Peter Kruder is one of those emblematic names that lead a whole decade and inspire myriads of DJs, producers and clubbers all over the world. And as successful as he is, he never lost track of the underground.” 

TONIGHT (Saturday, November 12, 2011) Remix Maestro Peter Kruder is DJing at Club Tango. 

Whether with Kruder & Dorfmeister, Voom:Voom or his solo project Peace Orchestra, Vienna’s Peter is widely recognized for being responsible for some of the finest electronic music in the last thirteen years.

“It’s very exciting stuff, not just because of Kruder’s rock-solid abilities as a DJ, but because of his stature in the scene, being the cofounder of G-Stone Recordings and instrumental in making Vienna one of the world centres of dance music.” – Ross Goulding, Time Out’s Nightlife Editor (click here for full article)

Peter Kruder wants to give you one of his latest tracks, “Young Girl”.  Download it here: “Young Girl” by Peter Kruder

Event Details here:

  • Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011
  • Time: 10PM-late
  • Tickets: RMB 60 (Presale); RMB 100 at the Door
  • Presale Ticket Locations: Hotel G | Ciro’s Pomodoro | Crepanini | Plastered T-Shirts | Bed | Le Igosso 798 | Bridge Cafe | Pekotan | Gori
  • Online Ticket Sales: ClubZone.cn
  • Location: Club Tango
  • Address: 79 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng district  东城区和平里西街79号


The Cut: 18-Hour, Slow Roasted Prime Rib Thursdays

Posted: November 3rd, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Fairmont Hotel, Steak, The CUT Grill, Time Out | 1 Comment »

The Cut Grill in the Fairmont Hotel serves some of the best steak in Beijing, hands-down.

Thanks to Time Out Beijing, I just found out about their Thursday night Prime Rib Dinner Special.  For RMB 260 per person, you can enjoy “18-hour, slow-roasted-on-the-bone Australian Stockyard prime rib carved tableside, served with Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings”.

How much does that make your mouth water?  Lucky for us, it’s Thursday TODAY!

Happy Eating My Foodie Friends!  

The Cut Grill Restaurant Details:

  • Open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 6PM-11PM
  • Address: 2nd Floor of Fairmont Beijing, 8 Yongandongli, Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District  
  • 朝阳区建国门外大街永安东里8号华彬费尔蒙酒店内
  • Tel: 8511-7777

Sept. 26-Oct.3: Beijing Design Week 2011

Posted: September 25th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Art, Fashion, Upcoming Events | Tags: Beijing Design Week, James Wilkinson, Time Out | No Comments »

“To consider design is to consider the world and almost everything in it.  Designers can illuminate the soul and explore why we act the way we do.” – James Wilkinson, Time Out Beijing

During Beijing Design Week, there is a whole lot going on.  There isn’t quite a published schedule of events yet, but you can be sure to get the following:

  • More than 130 different activities will be launched
  • More than 30 international events
  • Over 90 Chinese exhibitions
  • Festival venues include about 100 design landmarks in Beijing, such as Tsinghua University, Yonghe Park, China Design Market, Dashilar, 751D•PARK, and Sanlitun Village
  • More than 60 famous brands will be involved
  • 800 international designers will be coming to Beijing

There are things going on all over the city, but a highlight is definitely Time Out Beijing’s Fashion Pop-up Shop.

Time Out Fashion Pop-Up Shop Features:

1. Beijing Past & Present Design Competition limited edition gift shop

2. Time Out Beijing (Chinese version) fashion photography exhibition

3. Time Out Beijing fashion expert talks at the Rickshaw Roasters Café area

4. Launch of online fashion boutique AnyShopStyle.com

5. Showroom of Dongliang Studio’s new A/W ‘11 collections

6. Exclusive China launch of UK retail giant Topshop and showcase of further Topman collections, in collaboration with FEI Space

7. Time Out Beijing Readers’ Party on Saturday 1 October

Check out Time Out Beijing for the inside scoop on what-not-to-miss this week here.

Beijing Design Week Info:

  • Dates: September 26 – October 3
  • Beijing Design Week Organizing Committee Contact Details:
    • Address: 13th Floor, Block A, Gehua Tower, No.1 Qinglong Hutong, Dongcheng District
    • Tel: 010-84186996
    • Email: info@bjdw.org
    • Website: www.bjdw.org



Sunday Salon: Young Violin Soloist Gao Can

Posted: September 24th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: Classical Music, Gao Can, Nancy Pellegrini, Sunday Salon, The Bookworm, Time Out | No Comments »

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Time Out Beijing’s Sunday Salons are some of the most well-done regular events Beijing has to offer.  Always on Sunday evenings around 7:30PM, they host incredibly talented Classical musicians to come to The Bookworm and play extracts from their music in an intimate setting, followed by an opportunity to discuss their inspirations behind the music together with their audience.

“This is a unique opportunity to listen to the great musicians from China and ask them questions directly about their incredible talents.” – Nancy Pellegrini, Time Out BJ & SH’s Classical & Performance Editor

This Sunday, Time Out has invited Gao Can, who is arguably China’s most respected and fastest-rising young violin soloist. Incredibly accomplished at such a young age, he has already won awards at the Michael Hill and Alberto Curci international competitions and appeared with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, recorded film soundtracks and collaborated with Lang Lang and Yuja Wang, among others. Gao Can is now a professor at Beijing’s Central Conservatory of Music and he is the founder of Beijing New Music Ensemble. In September he plays the music of Belgian composer/musician and ‘King of Violin’ Eugène-Auguste Ysaye (1858-1931), who besides being the stuff of legend, is known as the world’s first modern violinist.

Listen to some of Gao Can’s magic here:
Gao Can – Concert Violinist by gaocanemperor

Event Details:

  • Date:  Sunday, September 25
  • Time:  7:30PM
  • Price: RMB 30 or RMB 20 if you bring copy of the September issue of Time Out Magazine
  • Location:  The Bookworm
  • Address:  Sanlitun Nanjie, 三里屯南街4号楼
  • Tel: 6586-9507
  • Website: http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/features/Performing_Arts/12024/Sunday-Salon.html

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Fashion Frenzy: AnyWearStyle.com has Launched!

Posted: September 21st, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Fashion | Tags: AnyShopStyle.com, AnyWearStyle.com, Beijing Design Week, candy&caviar, Fashion, New York Fashion Week, Time Out, Yang Du | 1 Comment »

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“We’re dedicated to bringing you the hottest local fashion and design from China with an international perspective. Global fashion insiders from Paris, Milan, London and New York are also waiting to share with you the very latest news and trends.”

A new China-centric fashion website AnyWearStyle.com has just launched and it’s focus is “cutting-edge, emerging designers alongside up-to-the-minute insights into the burgeoning mainland market”.

If you are a fashion designer, boutique owner or just a fashion fanatic, you’ll want to subscribe to AnyWearStyle.com for the inside-scoop!

Follow their news on Weibo @AnyWearStyle and Twitter @AnyWearStyle.

ANYWEARSTYLE Trend Report: New York Fashion Week

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AnyWearStyle.com is also launching its online boutique AnyShopStyle.com exclusively at Time Out Beijing’s fashion pop-up shop (part of Beijing Design Week) where they will be sharing a retro industrial space with the city’s best names in shopping and style.

To kick off proceedings, it has brought the latest collection from London-based surrealist designer Yang Du.

AnyShopStyle.com Launch

As well as ogling Yang’s zany designs, you will also have the opportunity to order a large selection of other designers’ clothes including one of my all-time favorite fashion labels - candy&caviar from the online store, AnyShopStyle.com.

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Time Out’s Sunday Salon: Wang Xilin at The Bookworm

Posted: May 7th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Hot Tips, Music, Upcoming Events | Tags: Nancy Pellegrini, Su Lihua (Sam Su), Sunday Salon, The Bookworm, Time Out, Wang Xilin, Zhang Kexin | No Comments »

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Time Out’s Sunday Salons are among some of the most unbelievably rare and incredibly special events that everyone in Beijing should take advantage of!  For just RMB 20 (if you bring Time Out’s May issue), you can enjoy the chance to attend extraordinary musical performances by gifted individuals and pay next to nothing.

This month, Time Out will be giving Beijingers a ‘sneak listen’ to Wang Xilin’s latest piano concerto (Beijing premier is set for June 2011) and engage in an intimate discussion with the artist on his powerful work together with music critic Su Lihua (Sam Su), music promoter Zhang Kexin and Time Out’s Classical and Performance editor Nancy Pellegrini.

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Known as ‘China’s Shostakovich’, Wang was persecuted under the Cultural Revolution; like his Soviet counterpart, his music is a direct representation of the fury and the agony he endured, as well as his attempts to heal the wounds of his beloved country.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011
  • Time: 7:30PM
  • Location: The Bookworm
  • Address: Sanlitun Nanjie, 三里屯南街4号楼
  • Tickets: 30RMB; 20RMB with Time Out May Issue

LumDimSummary: SOS Charity Dinner at Karaiya

Posted: April 27th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: A Day In My Life, Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene | Tags: Hatsune Sanlitun, Japanese Red Cross, Karaiya Spice House, Sanlitun Village, Time Out | No Comments »

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Within just about a week’s time, Time Out Magazine got just over 20 Beijing restaurants on board in a quick fundraising effort to support relief efforts in Japan with proceeds being donated to the Japanese Red Cross.

This past Sunday, both Hatsune and Karaiya Spice House in Sanlitun Village hosted tables with special set menus at RMB 300 per person with all proceeds donated directly to the cause.

Here’s a Taste of Karaiya’s SOS Charity Dinner Menu:

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Trio of Chinese appetizers: Sliced Beef, Spicy Soybeans & Tofu Topped with Chili Peppers / Hand-Shredded Chicken and Onions with Crushed Ginger atop Flaming Mini Wok

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Mandarin Fish with 2 Hunan Peppers / Hunan Spicy Pork Stir-fry with Pressed Tofu

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Hot & Sour Soup / Spicy Pepper Diced Rib-Eye

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Duo of Lightly fried Chinese Greens (Pea Sprouts and Towel Gourd)

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Pork Fried Rice with Foie Gras (photo missing) / Mini Fruit Plate

Together, Hatsune & Karaiya Spice House alone raised a total of RMB 9,300.  The grand total from all restaurants will be confirmed shortly.

LumDimSum Snapshots of Karaiya’s SOS Charity Dinner:

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SOS Charity Dinners: Restaurants Rebuilding Japan

Posted: April 20th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Charity, Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: Alameda, Carmen, Chi Fan for Charity, Green T. House Living, Hatsune Sanlitun, Japanese Red Cross, Karaiya Spice House, Little Yunnan, Maison Boulud, Modo, Mosto, Nola, Samadhi Restaurant & Teahouse, TERRA, Time Out | No Comments »

SOS Dinner

Strategically utilizing the strong network of Chi Fan for Charity‘s charitable stand-out restaurants and generous foodies around town, Time Out has quickly thrown together a quick fundraiser to support relief efforts in Japan with proceeds being donated to the Japanese Red Cross.

“By dining from the delicious SOS set menus at the participating restaurants on this very special evening, you will be supporting relief efforts in the worst hit areas of Japan.” – Time Out Beijing

This “SOS – Restaurants Rebuilding Japan” event will be hosted in over 20 fantastic restaurants all over town for one night only – this coming Sunday, April 24.

Some of the generous participating restaurants include Alameda, Carmen, Green T. House, Maison Boulud, Modo & Mosto (SOLD OUT), Hatsune & Karaiya Spice House, Nola, Terra, Samadhi Vegetarian Teahouse, Little Yunnan, etc.

Alan Wong has graciously offered to donate ALL proceeds to the cause for booked seats on this night – both Hatsune and Karaiya are RMB 300 per person for the set menu.  As seating is limited, for reservations at either Hatsune (Sanlitun Branch only) or Karaiya Spice House, please contact me directly: kristen@lumdimsum.com.

Hatsune SOS Charity Dinner

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*10-course Menu*

3 types assorted Japanese appetizer

Sakekawa Salad:  Crispy salmon and snapper skin salad with light oil and vinegar dressing

Assorted Sashimi

Flory Hand Roll: Shiso mint leaf, scorched salmon and raw quail egg with black tobiko

Q Roll:
Fresh shrimp salad and deep-fried gobo age rolled and topped with fresh avocado, unagi, shredded shiso leaves, tobiko and unagi sauce

candy&caviar roll:
deep fried sweet potato, crab salad, avocado and cucumber topped with yellowtail, wasabi mayo and caviar

Steak Butteryaki: Top-grade tenderloin grilled in a light butter sauce

Clear soup with Steamed Clams

Yakiudon: Stir-fry udon with chicken and vegetables

Dessert: Cookie Spoons with Diced Mangos and Grapefruit

RMB 300 per person

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Flory Hand Roll


Karaiya Spice House SOS Charity Dinner

*10 Dish Menu*

Trio of Chinese Appetizers:

Soy Marinated Sliced Beef /Tofu Topped with Chili Peppers /Spicy Soy Beans

Signature Mandarin Fish with 2 Hunan Peppers

Spicy Pepper Diced Rib-Eye

Hand-Shredded Chicken and Onions with Crushed Ginger atop Flaming Mini Wok

Hunan Spicy Pork Stir-fry with Pressed Tofu

Sizzling Rice Soup

Duo of Lightly fried Chinese Greens (Pea Sprouts and Towel Gourd)

Pork Fried Rice with Foie Gras

Fruit Platter

RMB 300 per person

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Click here for full list of participating restaurants and “to whet your appetites”, you can also find links to the restaurants’ offered set menus for the night.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, April 24
  • Location: 20+ restaurants all over Beijing (click here for full list of restaurants)
  • Price: Set Menu Prices range per restaurant
  • For More Info: email - hannah@timeoutcn.com
  • Website: http://www.timeoutbeijing.com/features/Food__Drink/11366/SOS—Rebuilding-Restaurants-in-Japan.html


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