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Dining and drinking at Houhai


By Annie Wei (Beijing Today)
Updated: 2007-09-19 11:31



In the Zone





Walking around the Houhai Xi Yan areas, Annie and I felt that it was
totally different from what we experienced in the mainstream areas. It
was much cooler and quieter. We felt calmed after walking through the
disco pubs. Here we saw some quiet pubs, and Zone was the first one
opened in this area in 2003.

The pub owner, Zhao Yang, has a sister named Zuo Jia. He named the pub
Zone because "Z" is the first letter of her name,nd "one" indicates that
this is the first one and there certainly will be a second, or third
branch of the pub in the future.

Zhao invited a Macao local chef to serve you. There is not a particular
flavor in the pub, but you can taste typical Macao Baozaifan-Rice cooked
under the pot, which is a little bit salty.

Zhao made this pub look like a typical ancient Southern architecture.
Tiles and bricks, I felt like sitting in a small town in Southern China.
Zhao got these materials from a Wangfu-a palace where a Prince lived.

There is a special seat, which is higher than others, located in the
center of the pub. You first take off your shoes-those who have holes in
their socks please don't try it-then climb some stairs to sit there.
Raise up yohead and you can see the bamboo roof. Just imagine, sitting
there and tasting coffee or tea with your friends.

"For some youths, they might like noisy and crowded disco, but here,
elder guests can enjoy another environment," said Zhao. As he mentioned,
many high-ranking officials of government, bosses of internatnal
companies, and artists drop in frequently to taste their spirits.

Where: No 12, Houhai Xi Yan, Xicheng
Open: 1pm-midnight
Tel: 010-8403 1419
Cost: 50-100 yuan per person

Golder Titian

Set in an expansive, comfortable space open to the lake, this
well-stocked bar hosts live music nightly with hip cover bands. It boasts
an extensive menu of Western foods, champagnes and red and white wines
along with staple booze. It caters mostly to local high rollers, and is
the perfect stop for live jazz music and champagne.

Boasting dark wood paneling and floor to ceiling windows, this jazz dive
defines rugged sophistication. It was started by Liu Yue, Cui Jian's
former saxophonist, and it's the most authentic jazz joint in town,
featuring top acts from Thursday to Sunday. It's perfect for those tired
of glitz but hry for jazz.

The beat goes on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The performances
range from inspirational to downright formulaic, but always very
engaging. Two weeks ago, a bald German man played a fantastic piano he
drummer was cool; the bass player had a funky smile. Some of my friends
visit there every Sunday night. Go and listen for yourself.

Where: No 83 Yandai Xi Jie, Houhai’s bar areaOpen: 2pm-4am next day
Tel: 010-8404 7171
Cost: 80 yuan per person




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