Sacre Bleu! First Look at the New Café des Stagiaires
Some fantastic news you might enjoy on this wonderful, smoggy Wednesday- the brand new Café des Stagiaires at Found 158 is completed and set to open on April 14th. We stopped by this morning to check it out, here’s what you can expect…
WHAT IS NEW
Cleaner, classier and bigger than ever, this latest addition to the Café des Stagiaires mini-empire is the best yet. The brand is 6 years old now and getting a bit more mature, while maintaining all of their vintage, bohemian charm. Their new spot fits right in at Found 158, it’s a little retro, a little chic and of course, has more than a few dashes of Parisian style.
As always, the interior is hip and fascinating. Most of the furniture looks right out of either a 1920’s French school or your grandmother’s living room (and we mean that in a good way). The huge open space is accented with art deco tables and counters made from retro luggage.
One new feature that we’re quite excited about: their new venue will feature work by local artists and galleries. Every three months they’ll be exhibiting a new series of work, and if you like it, guess what- you can buy it! which means there may be a new phenomenon of drunk artwork purchases down at Datong Mill. The first cooperation with Magda Danysz who owns galleries in Paris, Shanghai and London.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Soon they will set up a terrace! With sofa, couch, plants… we’re told going for the look of a flea market in a Montmartre neighborhood. Relaxing with vintage flair… plus this French je-ne-sais-quoi. Perfect spot for l’Apero!
The drinks remain the same in terms of selection and prices. Hence the chouffe is RMB 40. Cocktails range from RMB50. RMB30 for shot, RMB150 for 6 shots, and Ricard is still at RMB10 in Happy Hour. And yes, don’t worry, they’ll still be doing happy hour from 5-7pm for week day.
Food menu is not fully set up yet. For now they’ve got mainly cheese platter, cold cuts, pate and other French snacks. In a few weeks they’ll start serving lunch, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on that.
WHAT ARE THE DEALS
In addition to their new opening, Café des Stagiaires is also pretty busy with events happening everyday at their other branches. Such as…
Monday: Mussels Party at CS Dagu Lu (Free Flow for 80RMB)
Tuesday: Tapas all night at CS Wuding and Dagu Lu
Wednesday: Ladies Night at CS Wuding and Dagu Lu (Special Cocktail Free Flow until 10pm)
Thursday: Café Maté or "Potoplatines" (Open DJ Booth) at CS Wuding Lu
Friday: DJ Monnet at CS Wuding Lu
Saturday: Brunch Disco Ball at CS Dagu Lu
Sunday: Brunch at CS Dagu Lu + Ciné Sunday at 8.30pm at CS Wuding Lu
So it seems Café des Stagiaires is older and wiser, with all its adorable youthful spirit fully intact. See you there Jean-Pierre?
Who you should go with: Anyone that loves French accents
What you should drink: A Ricard, then a vedette, then a mate! Sante!
What you should eat: Marinated olives, Cheese platter and foi gras
Café des Stagiaires – Julu Lu
Address: 158 Julu Lu, Datong Mill, B1
Hours: 5pm – 2am
Tel: 021 6312 9302
Price: Around RMB50 per person
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