The Luck of the... Irish? Local Favorite IV is Replaced by Eerily Similar Shamrock | the Beijinger: For an average patron stopping by Shamrock Irish Pub on a recent evening, nothing would seem drastically out of place. This Lido pub, if you haven’t guessed by the name, has all the trappings of a typical Irish pub, from the Emerald Isle flags to the Guinness posters and that renowned stout prominently available on tap. However, Lido dwellers and many Beijing expats who play hockey and other house sports will likely have a drastically different opinion about this seemingly nondescript watering hole.
A Cake Fiend's Guide to Daoxiangcun, Beijing's Oldest Traditional Pastry Shop | the Beijinger : The renowned Daoxiangcun Bakery has deep roots in Beijing. It was in 1895 that Guo Yusheng opened its doors in Guanyin Temple on Qianmianwei street, selling authentic Beijing pastries and snacks. As an outsider, you may have walked past a Daoxiangcun store countless times and never even realized, but for the locals, this staple chain is home, and brings back fond childhood memories.
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