To Try List: New Slowboat Shichahai, BJ's 1st Alimentari & More

New restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and more happenings on our to try list this week.

Slowboat Opens New Shichahai Digs

A new year brings with it a new Slowboat branch, and their latest digs is located in the beautiful Shichahai area. Now officially open for business it features two floors with stunning views of Qianhai Lake, even including private booths for groups of up to 12 each with its own window. In keeping with the historic area, the tables and benches are crafted from 100-year-old recycled elm from traditional hutong courtyards.

As always you can indulge in their menu of sumptuous food from classic burgers like The Fryburger (RMB 69) to newer offerings like the Golden Gongmen (RMB 80) which is kind of like their take on a Big Mac with two smashed AU-beef patties, special sauce, pickled onions, shredded lettuce, American cheddar and homemade spicy pickles all packed in their signature pretzel bun. Along with burgers, they've got their selection of shareables such as the much coveted Seasoned Fries (RMB 36/small, RMB 46/large) or Reuben Roll (RMB 35). 

It of course wouldn’t be Slowboat without their signature beers and here they’ve got a whopping 45 taps on offer. This is also their first taproom designed for tap takeovers from both local and international breweries, with the first tap takeover kicking off on Mar 1. Part of a “High Five” series it’s a recent collaboration with Evil Twin Brewing, a New York City based brewery. There will be five Evil Twin beers available for a limited time along with a yet to be announced special collaboration brew from the two.  

Slowboat Shichahai Taproom

Bldg 2, Commercial Street, Hehua Market, 51, Di'anmen Dajie, Xicheng District
西城区地安门大街51号荷花市场内商业街2幢
Hours: Sun-Mon 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11-2am
Phone: [phone]

Shanghai’s Alimentari is Finally Coming to Beijing

If the Alimentari Grande in Shanghai is anything to go by, the Beijing one will look stunning!

One of Shanghai’s favorite Italian eateries is finally setting up its first branch in Beijing! Starting up in Shanghai back in 2017 Alimentari, literally meaning “sundries” in Italian, is part of the Popolo Italian restaurant group which was set up by a dedicated group of Italians who wanted to bring authentic Italian cuisine to China. Fast forward to 2024 they now have numerous locations in Shanghai along with others in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu and once Mar 7 hits, Beijing as well. 

Alimentari’s Beijing branch will be located in Sanlitun and is one of their Alimentari Grande restaurants which combine everything from deli to restaurant to bar to café and more. No matter what time of day it is they’ve got something for you whether you're after breakfast, brunch, lunch, an afternoon snack, aperitif, dinner, late night snacking or drinking. 

At the moment they’ve also got a special offer where if you scan the QR code in the poster above you can send a free drink to a friend to enjoy in their Beijing branch. We’re eagerly awaiting further details on just what exactly they’ve got in store and will be sure to share them with you when we have all the details!

Alimentari Grande

L1 12-13, T+ MALL, 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区南三里屯1号 T+ MALL, L1 12-13

African Tribe Opens Physical Restaurant in Sanlitun

For those of you who haven't been able to try any of African Tribe's dishes by delivery in the past few months, fret not, for the team behind the brand has opened a physical restaurant in Sanlitun SOHO.

Dubbed Tribe Garden, the space is decked out with stylish black leather chairs and booths with greenery dotted around and a bar at the back. On the menu you’ll find all of Africa Tribe’s signature dishes such as Jollof and Chicken (RMB 80), Seafood Jollof (RMB 100), Goat Meat Egusi (RMB 100) and Banku and Tilapia (RMB 100).

They also serve up a range of beers, cocktails, wine and other drinks and have regular weekly drinks deals to enjoy along with live DJ sets come the later hours. 

Tribe Garden非洲餐吧

B1, Bldg 1, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路8号三里屯SOHO1号商场B1
Hours: 11-2am
Contact: WeChat ID: africantribedishes

Rumble in the Jumble Hosts Special Salon Themed Market This Saturday

Rumble in the Jumble is back with their first market and bazaar day of 2024, happening tomorrow (Feb 24) from 10am-5pm at Side Street Jianguomen. In honor of International Women’s Day coming up on Mar 8, this Rumble in the Jumble has a special salon theme all about celebrating lifestyle, wellness, self-care and self-indulgence. They’ll have everything from vegan treats to jewelry, handmade cosmetics, perfumes and more, you can see the full selection of vendors in this post here. 

Side Street (Jianguomen Branch)

Bldg N28 2/101-102 17 Jianguomen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区建国门外大街17号楼2/102-102

Paddy O’Shea’s Trad Session and Sunday Roast is Back

It’s been a little while, but Paddy O’Shea’s is back with their popular Traditional Celtic Music and Sunday Roast. Previously a monthly event, they took a brief hiatus in recent months and we couldn’t be happier to see their return. This next one will take place this Sunday (Feb 25) with roasts available from 2pm and live music from 4pm. You can listen to the likes of Siobhán, Jérôme, Jay, Charlie and co all while enjoying a delicious roast dinner and drink for the low price of RMB 140. Musicians and singers who fancy joining the performers on stage for a ditty or two are also more than welcome to join. 

Paddy O’Shea’s

28 Dongzhimen Waidajie, Chaoyang District
朝阳区东直门外大街28号

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