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Family Dining American Element Fresh This sunny Shanghai import showcases a healthier side of American food, with elaborate salads, smoothies and sandwiches. Popular weekend brunch menu. Voted “Best American,” “Best Brunch (Affordable)” and “Outstanding Family Friendly Atmosphere” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Restaurant Awards. 1) Unit LG2-01, 9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.; 2) Mon-Fri 10am-11pm, Sat-Sun 7am-11pm. S8-33, Bldg 8, Sanlitun Village South, 19 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1318); 3) Daily 10am-11pm. 6 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District. (6433 5058) www.elementfresh.com 新元素, 1) 朝阳区东大 桥路9号LG2-01层; 2) 朝阳区三里屯路19号三里 屯Village南区8号楼S8-33; 3) 朝阳区将台路6号 Home Plate Bar-B-Que Daily 11am-10pm. 35 Xiaoyun Lu courtyard (from Dongsanhuan Beilu, head 20m north of Xiaoyun Lu intersection and take the first right), Chaoyang District. (5128 5584, seth@homeplatebbq.com) http://homeplatebbq.com/ 本垒美国餐, 朝阳区 霄云路35号院（东三环北路,过霄云路路口,往北 走20米,到第一个路口右转）
Bakeries, Delis & Desserts Black Swan Luxury Cakes This nationwide chain offers European style gourmet cakes delivered to your home or office. Order online at their website or by phone. (400 700 1399) www.blackswancake.com 黑天鹅蛋糕 The Fat Bunny Bakery The Fat Bunny Bakery offers Western-style cakes and cupcakes for any occasion. Cake fiends can customize their own cakes by picking a size (S, M, L), sponge, and filling. Cupcake flavors include lemon meringue, red velvet, chocolate raspberry, chocolate ganache, and more. Cakes and cupcakes can be delivered for RMB 20 and more depending on distance. (ida@fatbunnybakery.com) fatbunnybakery.com
Cafes & Sandwiches Mrs Shanen’s Bagels This Shunyi staple run by a Chinese-American native of Brooklyn, New York offers Beijing’s best bagels (in a variety of flavors, including jalepeno cheddar, sesame and cinnamon raisin), as well as burgers, sandwiches(served on a choice of pita, ciabatta or bagels) salads, artisan pizza, cheeses, breads, cakes, cookies, ice cream and an extensive breakfast menu. Produce and other organic products from the owner’s other venue Green Cow Farm are also available. The venue also includes a large children’s playroom is equipped with toys, kid-sized chairs and tables and an entire Chinese kitchen in miniature. Sun-Thu 7.30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7.30am-8.30pm. 5 Kaifa Jie, Xibaixinzhuang (next to Capital Paradise), Shunyi District. (8046 4301) 单太 太贝谷面包房, 顺义区西白辛庄开发街5号 (紧 邻名都园) Switch! Cafe This family friendly café seats 38 with additional seating on the large terrace and specially designed play areas for the children. An extensive kids’ menu accompanies an all-day menu that consists of breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, and pastas, as well as a changing selection of seasonally inspired comfort foods in the evening. 10am-9pm. 1/F, No 1 Bldg, 6 Xiangjiang Lu, Chaoyang District. (8430 8682) http://www.switchrestaurants.com 朝阳区香江路6号（观唐广场）1号楼1层 The Rug Bagels, outdoor seating and free WiFi make this a welcome addition to Chaoyang Park. TTue-Fri 11.30am-10pm (last order 9.30pm), Sat-Sun 10.30am-8pm (last order 7.30pm). Bldg 4, Lishui Jiayuan, Chaoyang Gongyuan Nanlu (opposite South Gate of Chaoyang Park), Chaoyang District. (8550 2722) 朝阳区朝阳公园南路丽水嘉园4号楼(朝阳 公园南门对面) Youpin Teahouse The teahouse has very typical traditional Chinese style decoration.
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Serve all kinds of Chinese tea such as green tea, black tea, oolong tea, Puerh tea and some kinds of herbal medicine tea. People gather here for chatting, socializing, dating and enjoying tea.We also serves dim sum and snakes for enjoying alongside the tea. 9am12pm. 3 Tuanjiehu Beilu, Chaoyang District. (6582 2280) 幽品茶楼, 朝阳区团结湖北路3号
Fine wines, specialty teas and cocktails complement the massage therapies (including the uber decadent “ten hands” massage) and bathing rituals. See also Green T. House. Daily 11.30am-11.30pm. 318 Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang, Chaoyang District. (8456 4922 ext 8, 136 0113 7132, 136 0113 7232) 紫云轩 茶事, 朝阳区崔各庄乡合各庄村318号
Cantonese and Dim Sum
European
Jin Ding Xuan Daily 24hrs. 1) D122, B/1, Huamao Shopping Center, 87 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (40067 66111); 2) 77 Hepingli Xijie, Dongcheng District.; 3) 16 Pufang Lu, across from Carrefour, Fengtai District.; 4) 1/F, Entrance B03, north corner of Jinyuan Shopping Mall, 1 Yuanda Lu, Haidian District.; 5) Yiyuan No.15, Anhuibeili, Yayuncun, Chaoyang District.; 6) 15 Tuanjiehu Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 金鼎轩酒楼, 1) 朝阳区建国 路87号华贸购物中心地下1层D122号; 2) 东城区 和平里西街77号; 3) 丰台区方庄蒲芳路16号 (家 乐福对面); 4) 海淀区远大路1号金源时代购物中 心北侧1层B03入口; 5) 朝阳区亚运村安慧北里逸 园15号; 6) 朝阳区团结湖南路15号
The English Tearoom Located behind Shunyi’s Beidong Flower Market, The English Tearoom is a quintessentially British, familyfriendly tearoom. The cafe prides itself on serving real tea in traditional English-style teapots, including black teas, green tea, rooibos, herbal and fruit teas (all imported from the UK). Visitors will also find gourmet coffee, fresh fruit juices, and smoothies. For food, there are traditional fresh-baked English scones and a selection of British cakes and biscuits. The light lunch menu includes sandwiches, salads, and specials like sausage rolls and Scotch eggs. There’s also an English afternoon tea and a generous English breakfast. The English Tearoom strives to use organic, local, and free-range produce whenever possible. The space is divided into the Main Tearoom and the Children’s Tearoom; the latter contains a large play area for tots to run around in. Parking is available outside the restaurant within the Chuangyi Yuan compound. Daily 8.30am-6pm. Inside Chuangyi Yuan, 1A Shunhuang Lu (near Scitech Outlets), Sunhe Township, Shunyi District. (8459 4407, 158 1099 8410 (English and Chinese)) www.englishtearoombeijing.com 英国茶房, 顺义区孙河乡顺黄路甲1号创意园内( 近赛特奥特莱斯)
Caribbean Jamaica Me Crazy Cheniandian Hutong (west of Guozijian, near Andingmennei), Dongcheng District. 东城区安定门内大街车辇店胡同
Central & South American SALT This stylish outfit in a modern minimalist setting has weekly two-course or three-course set meals. Serves innovative, eclectic cuisine that keeps them coming back for more. Voted “Outstanding Business Lunch” and “Outstanding Steak” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Mon-Sat noon3pm, 6-10.30pm, Sun Brunch noon-4pm. 2/F, 9 Jiangtai Xilu (opposite the Japanese School, west of Rosedale Hotel), Chaoyang District. (6437 8457) www.saltrestaurantbeijing.com 盐, 朝阳区将台西路9号2层（珀丽酒店西边）
Chinese Da Dong Roast Duck Kids love getting their fingers dirty when crafting pancake after pancake of delicious duck at this Beijing favorite. Aside from the duck, they also have a large selection of homestyle standards. Voted best “Chinese Restaurant of the Year,” “Beijing Duck” and “Best for Impressing Visitors” in the 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily 11am-10pm. 1) 5/F, Jinbao Dasha, Jinbao Jie, Dongcheng District. (8522 1234); 2) 1-2/F, Nanxincang International Plaza, 22A Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng District. (5169 0329); 3) 3 Tuanjiehu Beikou, Dongsanhuan Lu (southeast corner of Changhong Qiao), Chaoyang District. (6582 2892/4003) 北京大董 烤鸭店, 1) 东城区金宝街金宝大厦5层; 2) 东城 区东四十条甲22号南新仓国际大厦1~2楼(立交桥 西南角); 3) 朝阳区团结湖北口3号楼东三环路( 长虹桥东南角) Golden Spoon Taiwanese Food If you like Bellagio, then you’ll like this place too. Crystal chandeliers and velvet plush chairs, greattasting dishes and an extensive desert menu, all at a reasonable price. 1) Daily 11am-11pm. 5/F, South Place, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District. (6587 1472); 2) B104-105 (basement level of Mei Mei shopping center), Bldg C, Goldfield Center, 91 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District. (8571 2398) www.bluebirdcafe.com/jts/ 金汤匙私房菜, 1) 朝阳区光华路9 号世贸天阶南街5层; 2) 朝阳区朝阳区建国路91 号金地中心C座地下一层B104-105 GREEN T. HOUSE Living Inspired by a Tang dynasty era bathhouse, this suburban spa retreat is a meticulously designed fusion of architectural styles, colors and sculptures that boasts, among other amenities, a giant indoor green tea bath and a terrace jacuzzi that can hold up to 20, as well as a 1,500 squaremeter-villa filled with antiques, traditional and contemporary furniture (including a massive dining table), an open kitchen and luxurious beds that can accommodate overnight guests.
The Orchard An institution among residents of residents of out-of-town expat hideout Shunyi, The Orchard comes highly recommended for its affordable menu of western food and emphasis on organic produce, with ample provision for little ones making it an ideal spot for family dining. The restaurant’s remoteness from the city center lends it added appeal as a retreat from the rough and tumble of urban life (although the surrounding village of Hegezhuang, which is also home to Green T. Living and the Yin Yang Community Center, is quickly gentrifying), but does make transportation something of a headache – finding a taxi back into town can be a challenge, so come equipped with a plan. The well-known Sunday brunch (11am-3pm) is RMB 210 a person. Children can relax with a video and enjoy the cushy chairs in the kids’ room, or head outside for a stroll around the lake with mom and dad. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (Affordable)” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Daily noon-3pm, 6-9pm. From Jingshun Lu, turn left (west) at Shunbai Lu Intersection, (turn at the driveway just west of the Hegezhuang Village Sign), Chaoyang District. (6433 6270) 果园, 朝阳区 崔各庄乡何各庄村(过何各庄村路标往南转)
French Crepanini Run by two Bretons, this small cafe features a variety of savory and dessert crepes (including a buckwheat Breton Crepe and the ever-popular Nutella and Banana Crepe). In addition, they offer a selection of paninis and waffles and drinks include coffee, smoothies, cider and pastis. Set breakfast and lunch menus on offer. Local delivery available. Sun-Thu 9ammidnight, Fri-Sat 9am-2am. Unit A110, 1/F, Nali Patio, 81 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District. (5208 6092/93) 可百尼尼, 朝阳区三里屯路81号那里花 园1层酒吧街对面
German Paulaner Brauhaus This long-running restaurant is one of Beijing’s best choices for authentic, if pricey, Bavarian-style German food (think sausages and sauerkraut). Located next to the Kempinski hotel, the venue features a 429-square-meter beer garden that can seat up to 290 and its own microbrewery that brews Paulaner’s own beer (including light and dark wheat beers), with prices ranging from RMB 46 for a small glass to RMB 114 for steins. Schnapps, liquers, digestifs and aperitifs are also served and a la carte items include pork knuckle and hog roast served on traditional cast iron pans, and a range of Bavarian snacks served on wooden boards. Daily lunch specials go for RMB 112 and includes dishes ranging from lamb shanks to Viennese chicken. Daily 11am-1am. Kempinski Hotel, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (6465 3388 ext 5732) http://paulanerbrauhaus.com/beijing/home 普 拉那啤酒坊餐厅, 朝阳区亮马桥路50号凯宾斯 基饭店
Ice Cream Sunberry Frozen Yogurt Serves fresh yogurt made from real cream with a variety of toppings - strawberry, kiwi, mango, papaya, pineapple, melon, chocolate chips, red beans etc. 12.30-11pm. 1) B1, Gate City Mall, Zhongguancun, Haidian District. (8248 6398); 2) South Shichahai and Qianhai,10 meters away from East Shore Jazz, near the Di’anmen Post Office, Dongcheng District. (6406 5393) 三佰瑞 冻酸奶, 1) 海淀区10 (海淀黄庄), Exit A2 to the Gate City Mall新中关购物中心; 2) 东城区什刹海 前海南沿(近地安门邮局) Vai Milano This Italian ice cream parlor is nicely furnished and offers an almost overwhelming selection of gelatos, sundaes, pastries and coffee. Daily 10am - 10pm. LG38 Indigo Mall, 18 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. (8420 0372, info@vai-milano.com) www.vai-milano.com 朝阳区LG-38号颐提港商场 酒仙桥路18号
Indian & Pakistani
Switch! Grill Offering a lunch express set menu as well as a all day menu and a dinner menu that is grill inspired menu featuring fresh seasonal ingredients, great appetizers, juicy steaks and perfectly prepared seafood. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, or just pop in for a few drinks, one of our signature appetizers and watch the game on the big screens and satellite! Daily 11am-10pm. 1/F, Regent Land, 66 Gongti Beilu (east of the Swissotel), Chaoyang District. (6553 5691) 朝阳 区工体北路66号瑞士公寓西侧1层 Vineyard Cafe This hutong cafe, specializing in comfort food and comfy couches, is both hip and sensible, and their hearty English breakfasts are excellent weekend brunch fare. Good pizza and excellent beer selection. Voted “Outstanding Brunch (Affordable)” in the Beijinger’s 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards. Tue-Sun 11.30am-11.30pm. 31 Wudaoying Hutong (just north of the Confucius temple), Dongcheng District. (6402 7961, info@ vineyardcafe.cn) www.vineyardcafe.cn 葡萄院 儿, 东城区五道营胡同31号
Ganges Indian Restaurant This is a good restaurant for the gastronomically adventurous. Spicy dishes can be cooked without the heat upon request (probably a good idea for the young ones). There’s a play area with two kids’ tables and chairs, plus books and crayons mixed in with other toys. For smaller diners, there are a few highchairs available. In a nutshell, this is delicious Indian food in a comfortable environment that won’t break your budget. Winner of “Best India/Pakistani”