Reviews

Cat Boxes its Way into Nanjing with All Day Food & Drink

Some 10 years ago I visited the first Boxing Cat Brewery in Shanghai and I have happy memories of that time. Establishments like it were then far less common in China. Shanghai currently boasts four Boxing Cat bars and,...

Breaking Down the Beijing Bar Scene; Part II

In this month's issue of The Nanjinger, Matt concludes his reviews of no less than 21 of the Northern Capital’s craft beer bars that he visited over the week-long National Day holiday. Peiping/Beiping Machine Brewing and Sour Tower (46 Fangjia...

Christmas Lunch/Brunch at The Ritz Carlton, Nanjing; Flawless

They’re calling it brunch, but there’s little in the way of the breakfast end of that definition. That said, it’s Christmas. Who on Earth wants breakfast?! Yes, it’s the December stop for “Tour Around the World” from The Ritz Carlton,...

No Salami (??!) but Sheer Quality of Pizza Forgives

It’s about time we had a new Italian restaurant in Nanjing. Especially one called BioGreen. But the eco credentials seemingly end there… But that it’s in Jiangning particularly spiked The Nanjinger’s interest, since this was a part of the city...

Brunch, Burger and a Bloody Mouthwatering Mary!

Cherished for long by many as the best burger joint in Nanjing, Motu has recently branched out into brunch, bringing bliss and breakfast foods to their already mouthwatering menu.  Serving top quality beef patties, prepared with love, cajun, sweet potato...

Battle of the Bars; Beijing vs. Nanjing

A t’Ale of Two Cities? How does the old Southern Capital compare with its northern partner when it comes to finding decent beer? In order to answer this question, I set out to visit more than 20 of the...

Two-Wheeled, Lifestyle Experience; Cycling Nanjing!

In a city that offers many healthy cycling choices for both seasoned athlete and weekend warrior to enjoy green scenery between visiting areas of significant historical heritage via the bike-friendly infrastructure, one of the most active and inclusive clubs...

Travelling the Silk Road in an Evening, on a Bike!

Wow! That’s the word South Korean journalist, Chaewon Woo, uses 124 times in her book, “Cycling the Silk Road; From Shanghai to London in 36 Weeks”. And not without good reason. An eye-opening and surprising read, Cycling the Silk Road...

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