Just a quick newsflash, folks: all Bespoke cars now carry copies of The Cleaver Quarterly, a brand new boutique print magazine celebrating Chinese food in all its delicious forms.
Food Truck Beijing: Bao House Gourmet Baozi Wagon
Gone are the days when trucks were meant for trucking stuff around while listening to classic rock. From L.A. to London, trucks have become mobile purveyors of high-end comfort food, with tweetable names like DOGZILLA (hot dogs), MEAT WAGON (burgers) and KEBABALICIOUS (err, not salads). And now, Beijing is in on the action. Feast your eyes on… BAO HOUSE.
Before we go on, let’s clear something up. Beijing has had food trucks for years. We practically invented them. Stick a snazzy logo saying “SPUDCYCLE” on the side of this guy and it won’t be long before it gets a Buzzfeed shout-out.
Beat the Summer Heat, Beijing Style!
Beijing is hotter than a Sichuan peppercorn sandwich right now, and we’re not going to lie, we’re struggling. Our dedication to cycling to work may be a contributing factor, but being out and about in general is tough when it’s consistently above 35°C…
So what to do when you’re constantly hot and bothered? If your usual methods (drinking water, fanning yourself furiously with a notebook) aren’t working, it maybe time to make like a Beijinger and try something a little more quirky…
Say Hello To Bespoke Shanghai!
Instead of launching right into it, we decided to pen a Haiku to announce our latest news…
Taco Bar: Take 2
There comes a time in the life of every underground project when it can no longer be just a well-kept secret; when success leads to its inevitable evolution into something bigger.
Movies About Beijing to Watch Before You Go
Because helping you get the most out of Beijing is what we are ALL ABOUT, we canvased our Chinese film-industry friends to come up with this list of essential movies about Beijing, to watch before you go. A little context goes a long way when you travel, especially in a place that can seem so inextricably ‘other’ as China. So put the popcorn in the microwave, plump those sofa cushions and enjoy!
Shower (1999)
Xizao 洗澡