Three Important Events in Beijing for the Upcoming Week (September 8-14)

      Slowboat’s IPA week is back, along with poetry and a taste of Switzerland in the upcoming week...

      **Eat – A Taste of Switzerland at George’s Restaurant**

      Join two-Michelin-starred chef Christian Kuchler for a uniquely Swiss lunch and dinner set menu at Hotel Éclat Beijing’s George’s Restaurant. This two-day event promises to be extraordinary with dishes that combine precision, creativity, and seasonal ingredients, moving beyond traditional cuisine. An optional wine pairing will accompany the lunch and dinner menus.

      **A Taste of Switzerland with Chef Christian Kuchler** takes place from Thu, Sep 11, to Sat, Sep 13, from 6pm to 11pm at George’s Restaurant in Hotel Éclat Beijing. The cost for seats is RMB 888 for a 3-course lunch, which can include a three-glass wine pairing for an additional RMB 300 (on Friday and Saturday), or RMB 1,288 for a 5-course dinner with an option for a five-glass wine pairing for RMB 500 (on Thursday and Friday). To make a reservation, scan the QR code in the poster above.

      Hotel Éclat Beijing

      9 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

      朝阳区东大桥路9号

      Contact: 010 8561 2888

      **Listen – Beijing Poets at The Hutong**

      There’s no limit to the appreciation of poetry, and this Saturday, you can enjoy the works of three published poets based in Beijing at The Hutong. The event features Anthony Tao, Feniá G., and David Harrison Horton, who will be debuting his latest collection, *Necessary*. You can also purchase poetry books by Anthony Tao and Feniá G., titled *We Met in Beijing* and *SPROUT: A Poetry Memoir*, at the event.

      **Beijing Poets at The Hutong** will take place on Sat, Sep 13, from 4pm to 5:30pm at The Hutong. Admission is RMB 50 per person. To reserve your spot, scan the QR code in the poster.

      The Hutong

      1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang Hutong, Dongcheng District

      东城区九道弯中巷胡同1号

      Contact: 010 6404 3355

      **Drink – Slowboat’s 11th Annual IPA Week**

      Slowboat is celebrating its annual IPA Week, featuring an impressive selection of 30 variations of the hoppy pale ale: ten from Slowboat, ten from various Chinese breweries, and for the first time, ten from international breweries. In addition to these offerings, there will be guided tastings and brewery tours. For further details, check this post.

      **Slowboat’s 11th IPA Week** is currently happening until Sun, Sep 14, at all Slowboat locations. Admission is free, with special discounted prices on beers throughout the week: RMB 35 for select Slowboat IPAs, RMB 40 for domestic IPAs, and RMB 50 for international IPAs.

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      Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues