Our To Try List highlights new eateries, dining offers, drink discounts, food and beverage festivals, guest appearances, pop-up events, and other culinary happenings in Beijing.
JM Café has opened a new pizzeria, Pebbles is hosting its inaugural Guest Shift, Slowboat is introducing its tenth Tap Takeover, and there's a Filipino buffet at the Hyatt Regency, among other events.
**JM Café Pizzeria Opens in Dongcheng**
Earlier this year, JM Café launched its eighth location in Beijing, adopting a pizzeria theme. Situated within the European-style complex Wenyuan 81 in the Dongcheng district, the Italian restaurant blends seamlessly with its environment. The menu offers six variations of Neapolitan-style pizzas, all baked in a traditional pizza oven, featuring classics like Margherita (RMB 66) alongside unique options such as Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken (RMB 98).
In addition to pizzas, the menu includes pasta, salads, snacks, and several mains, with some non-Italian choices like the British staple Shepherd's Pie (RMB 68). They also offer a range of quality coffees, mocktails, and non-alcoholic wines.
**JM Café Pizzeria**
Address: 81 Wenyuan Street, Dongcheng District
Hours: 11am-8:30pm
Phone: 185 1837 6118
**First Ever Guest Shift at Pebbles**
Today (March 27), Pebbles is hosting its inaugural Guest Shift from 5pm to 10pm. With assistance from GothamEast, three expert mixologists—Jojo Xu, Rhody, and Jade from Guangxi's Raw Make bar—will take the reins at Pebbles. They will craft four unique cocktails using different agave spirits, details of which can be found in the cocktail menu below.
In addition to the cocktails, Pebbles will preview some new dishes for their upcoming menu, including Fondas Albondigas (RMB 58), Tacos de Gobernador (RMB 78), Achiote Braised Shank (RMB 78), and Carne Asada (RMB 128). More information can be found in the menu below.
The Raw Make Guest Shift will occur today, March 27, from 5pm to 10pm. Entry is free, though making a reservation in advance is advisable. More details about the guest shift can be found here.
**Pebbles**
Address: 74 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng District
Event hours: 5pm-10pm, March 27
Phone: 010 8404 0767
**Special Filipino Buffet at the Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing**
Market Café at the Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing is launching another edition of their “A Journey of Taste” series, this time highlighting Filipino cuisine. From today until May 31, every Friday to Sunday, guests can indulge in a special Filipino buffet for RMB 218 per person. Chef Mikey from Grand Hyatt Manila has crafted a selection of authentic Filipino dishes, including Adobo, Sinuglaw, Cebu Lechon, Halo-Halo, and more. Chef Mikey will also conduct a Guest Chef Shift from March 27-29.
The Journey of Taste Philippines Buffet is RMB 218 and runs Saturday-Sunday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and Friday-Sunday from 5:30pm to 9:30pm until May 31. Reservations can be made by scanning the QR code in the poster above, and further details can be found here.
**Market Café**
Address: LG Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing, Lei Shing Hong Center, 8 Guangshun Nandajie, Chaoyang District
Phone: 010 8630 1234
**Slowboat's Tenth High Five Tap Takeover With INJOY**
Also happening today, Slowboat is kicking off its tenth High Five Tap Takeover, featuring INJOY from Nanjing, which will provide five craft beers at Slowboat's Shichahai location. INJOY will showcase exclusive brews: Xiaoqinglong Green Grape Oolong Cider, Thrilled "Malo" 2.0 Milkshake Gose, Angry Newman Milkshake Gose, Grape Salt Cream Cheese Cider, and Youth Nursing Home Ice Cream Fruit Sour Ale. More details about the beers can be found in the poster below. Guests can enjoy an all-day happy hour and grab some free merchandise while supplies last as part of the Tap Takeover.
The INJOY Tap Takeover takes place today, March 27, all day at Slowboat Shichahai. Entry is free, and more details are available here.
**Slowboat Shichahai Taproom**
Address: Building 2, Commercial Street, Hehua Market, 51 Di'anmen D
JM Café launches a pizzeria, Pebbles hosts its inaugural Guest Shift, Slowboat celebrates its tenth Tap Takeover, and there's a Filipino buffet at the Hyatt Regency, among other events.