Dawn Lo
Top 5 Places: To procure pizza pie
Annie’s
This Italian chain is a favorite among expat families. They have an expansive menu of pastas, salads and soups, but it’s their pizza that put them on the map. Instead of a thick, doughy Pizza Hut-style crust, Annie’s opts for crispy and thin so you’ll fill up on toppings, not empty carbs. They have all the classics including pepperoni, but we recommend the Melanzane (eggplant) or the Prosciutto e Fungi. If the couch looks too good to leave, get the pizza delivered.
Hutong Pizza
If you want culture and comfort food in one setting, try these square pizzas in a traditional Chinese courtyard setting. This restaurant in Houhai combines the tranquil ambiance of hutong Zen with the heartiness of Italian pizza and pasta; the result is the ultimate place to nurse your post-meal food coma. There are interesting pizza options, like roast chicken, but try their Pizza Margherita for a simple taste of delicious homemade goodness. Their veggie burger is rumored to be the best in Beijing –
another must-try if you still have stomach space!
Tradition, Superstition and Soup: Chinese pre- and postnatal dos and don’ts
Mothers-to-be who debate the dangers of eating Chinese takeout are overlooking some wholesome care – Chinese traditional food remedies concerning pregnancy are
numerous. There’s an intricate list of things to do, eat, and avoid both before and after birth to promote the well-being of mother and child. And Kung Pao Chicken isn't one of them.
Beijing Mamas Talk Summer Fun
Han Zhou
Where are you from?
The United States.
How many kids do you have?
Two. Alex is 11 and Emily is 9.
What does your family do for the summer?
Usually, we travel but not this summer because of my work. Also, Alex trains two hours a day with his swim team.
What do you like to do as a family?
We like going to the movies. We also go see the kids’ grandparents for family get-togethers.
Where do you like to shop?
Solana is a fun place for my family to hang out. I like Zara. But I am a working mom so I don’t have much time to shop!
How would you describe your style?
Casual and comfortable.
Beijing Buzz: TCM, The Kung Fu Kid, Post-Gaokao Blues and Michael Jackson
Super TCM
RMB 10 million will be spent on researching possible traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cures for H1N1. The doctors and researchers in charge hope to find a cure before autumn or winter of this year, when chances of catching the flu are higher. Dawn Lo
Post Gaokao Blues
Even for those who passed with flying colors, the stress leading up to gaokao has left an impression. Students are recuperating before university begins – that is, sleeping, eating, watching TV, going online and generally overindulging. DL
The Karate Kid in Beijing
A remake of the 1984 classic is being filmed in Beijing starring Will Smith and his son Jaden as the new “Kung Fu Kid.” Jackie Chan will play the legendary Mr. Miyagi. The film is expected to come out in June 2010. And what role will papa Smith play? The bad guy. DL
