We’ve had too much of warming broths and comforting snacks during our winter hibernation! Thankfully, spring has arrived and it brings about an abundance of all things fresh and vivid, especially in food.

Greens and fruit are staples of a healthy diet all year round, but they get extra recognition during spring due to the idea of rebirth or rejuvenation associated with the season.

And that concept is just what Tribe wants to share in their new spring 2019 menu, themed “A New Life.” We’ve tried out some of the flavorful eats on offer, which best describe the feeling of new life this season.

That’s What She Baked Potato (RMB 38)

Tribe has their own take on this glorious carb-y treat: why not make it a complete comforting-but-healthy snack? People on the go or gym buffs will surely want this baked goodie, stuffed with bits of bacon and broccoli and seasoned with cheese!

Stir-fried for Success Brekkie Grain Bowl (RMB 48)

This grain bowl reminds me of a classic Filipino breakfast silog meal — sinangag (fried rice) and itlog (egg). This breakfast meal, however, is a savory mixture of five kinds of easy-to-digest and sugar-free grains (red rice, sticky rice, brown rice, buckwheat, and millet to be exact) that left me wanting more, without any guilt!

Tremendously Teriyaki Tofu Grain Bowl (RMB 58)

This Asian-inspired grain bowl is definitely a standout with its grilled tofu cubes that are just delicious. You may think it’s salty (wait, let’s cut down on salt, please) because of its golden brown appearance from the teriyaki sauce, but actually it’s not. Be ready when you begin munching on this treat!

My Little Miso Grilled Cod (RMB 158)

With my native islander roots I am always longing for seafood, so it’s always a must whenever I dine in restaurants. The combination of a citrusy punch plus the miso flavor that oozes in the juice of this grilled cod makes it an excellent and recommended entree.

So Kissable Cashew “Cheesecake” (RMB 38)

For people with a sweet tooth but still maintaining a healthy diet, desserts are always pleasant torture. So how will you balance the craving without thinking of the added layer of fats later on? Tribe has an answer: their cashew “cheesecake” – a vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free choice made from cashew milk and coconut oil.

These are some of the newest dishes on offer on Tribe’s new menu, available at their Solana branch. Check out this post for their full menu.

TRIBE Organic Solana
Daily 10.30am-10pm. Unit L-BS-51a, Bldg 9, Solana, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区蓝色港湾9号楼L-BS-51a 号. (5905 6256)

Photos: Courtesy of Tribe; Andy Penafuerte

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Kids Camp

Crossfit for Kids Camp, Jul 16-20
Kids 6+. Help your kids develop their abilities to control their body, balance, and hand-eye coordination, plus encourage good exercise patterns and strength with this Crossfit for Kids camp. Professional trainers work with participants 6-12 years old developing their skills in gymnastics and strength. RMB 2,000 (visit this page for more info). 3-5pm. Crossfit Long Haidian and Chaoyang. (Haidian: 139 1062 0622, Chaoyang: 156 1131 9791)

Movie Making Summer Camp, Jul 23-27
Kids 8+. The SLab and Green T. House team up for this fun summer movie making camp. Each week, students will learn different filmmaking techniques, write screenplays, act, direct and film a short film and work independently and in teams. The camp is suitable for kids 8+ and no prior experience is necessary. RMB 2,888 per week, lunch included. For more information, scan the QR code on the poster. 11am-4pm. The Slab

Summer Cooking Camp: Little Chefs, Jul 16-20, 23-27, Jul 30-Aug 3
Kids 7+. Pingo Space Summer Cooking Camp is the perfect cooking course for your children to participate in this vacation season. This one-week course can allow kids to learn the basics of cooking, with simple techniques and kid-friendly recipes for delicious sweet and savory dishes from five different continents! RMB 5,980 (visit this page to register). 9am-5pm. Cuccina. (WeChat ID: pingocs)

Mini Lacrosse for Kids, every Wed/Sat until Aug 18
Kids 4+. Mini Lacrosse will teach children the basic fundamental skills to improve hand-eye coordination, body usage, and team building. Lacrosse is a North American Ivy League and boarding school sport played all around the world. RMB 88 per session, RMB 888 for 12 sessions. 5-6pm. Beijing Chaoyang Golf Course near Tuanjiehu subway station. (Coach Mikey: rnikec)

More Events

Superfood Heroes at Tribe Organic, Jul 20
All ages. TRIBE Sanlitun turn 4 this July and they will throw a big party, themed “SuperFoodHeroes” to celebrate this milestone. Channel your inner superhero at the party and come dressed to impress as your personal superhero and take part in TRIBE’s festivities! If you don’t know how to dress up as a superhero, they will provide the props so you won’t feel too out of place! Free admission (visit this page for more info). Free flow of superhero snacks from 7-8pm. TRIBE Sanlitun, China View Plaza, Building 3, Level 1. (8587 1899)

Stretch & Splash Poolside Yoga, Jul 21
Adults. The Opposite House holds a free yoga session hosted by SpaceCycle and She’s Mercedes, a new lifestyle community for lady bosses who love to live well. Stretch out by the pool, take a dip, network, cool off and then grab a bite at Village Café. Contact The Opposite house at 6417 6688 or answers@theoppositehouse.com for more info, or visit this page to RSVP. 10-11am. The Opposite House.

Vegan Outreach Dinner at Moka Bros Shuangjing, Jul 22
Adults. Vegans of Beijing host their Vegan Outreach Dinner & Party in collaboration with Moka Bros in Shuangjing on July 22. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and welcome cocktail followed by an all-evening happy hour complete with a live DJ! RMB 115 (buy tickets here). 7.30pm. Moka Bros Shuangjing.

Learn Chinese for Free: A BECC Event at the Bookworm Sanlitun, every Mon until Jul 30
Adults. The Beijing Expat Chinese Club (BECC) is a community for expats in Beijing to learn Chinese, share different culture, and practice Chinese calligraphy. All levels of Chinese language learners are welcome and it is FREE! The session starts with a brief self-introduction for new members and continues with studying one Chinese character each time. Each participant is expected to share how he/she understands the character and how it is used in everyday life or at the workplace. Chinese writing brush is offered to practice calligraphy during the event. Free admission. 8-9pm. The Bookworm.

Vocal Coaching: The Foundations of Singing, every Tue until Jul 31
Adults. Classically trained opera singer Melanie Kristen will teach everything you need to know to improve your voice, including breathing techniques, warming up the voice, identifying vocal timbre, and understanding your body as an instrument. Join her at Flow Creative on Tuesday for her group Foundations of Singing class. RMB 180 per class (visit this page for more info). 8-10pm. Flow Creative Studio, 44 Guanghua Lu. (Above Caravan)

Photos: Yulianto Poitier via Pexels; courtesy of event organizers