Beijing – Eats & Drinks
March 16, 2010

After Taiwan, I jetted off to Beijing. I’ve never been to Northern China and shit, was I in for a surprise. In all my years of coming to the country; I’ve never been to this place. Nor did I realize that it's hella COLD here! I mean the below-freezing, bone-chilling type of cold. (And I’m used to the cold!). The main reason I’m here is to check out ISPO China and more importantly, how the winter market works in this huge country. I’m gonna break this mash up into two parts over the two days I’m here. It's in no particular order, so hopefully you won’t get confused over what and when.

Since food and drink is a huge part of China, this post is dedicated to what I found here. They tell me that Beijing is known for 3 types of food dishes and that Peking Duck is on top of the list.

Too bad I barely eat meat, but as they say, “When in China…” This is not a decoration, they usually save this part for the special guest. I wonder who could that be?

Hurry, I need something to wash it down. Give me that water now.

Shit, that’s not water!

This is more my style, introducing the Chinese pizza.

For lunch time, I became a little selfish and asked for something along the lines of what I like. Yes, Noodles! Authentic and made just like they used thousands of years ago.

I’ve noticed that big cities like Beijing show the cleanliness and order of the presentation. We may have grading in restaurants at home, but this is the first time I’ve seen my utensils wrapped in plastic here.

Back to the important stuff, this is what the noodles look like after they are made.

Self-serve your own sauces.

Top it with veggies and I’m set!

Snacks in Beijing are also interesting. Wonder what could this be?

Chicken feet anyone?

Yes, I love this stuff.

I couldn’t help myself.

Hot Pot, Beijing style.

For a second, I thought I was in a sauna with food on the table.

The other food that Beijing is known for.

Hundreds of layers of goodness.

Speaking about goodness, this is directly the opposite.

If you like to chew, drink coffee and red bull and smoke cigarettes all at the same time, then this is for you.

I think I’ll pass, even though it's funny how they package this thing.

Tea time is probably the thing I most look forward to when it comes to food and drink.

Leftover’s

I’ve taken the mellow route lately and haven’t been down to get all stupid at night time. However, it's customary to have a few drinks with the locals who are showing me around. I’ve been to a lot of Karaoke bars in Asia, but this is by far the highest end joint to date. Walking down the hallway, it felt like I was in the Bellagio.

Inside, it looked just like one of the rooms in Vegas.

I’m gonna kick back and eat my apples….

…while everyone else does their thing.

Cheers right back to y’all. (Give me my beanie back sucka!)