It's just after noon Sunday when we spot our guy:a youngish-looking man wearing a neon vest,broom and dustpan in hand.He's balancing precariously on a white railing that faces Tianhe Dong Lu,leaning into oncom...It's just after noon Sunday when we spot our guy:a youngish-looking man wearing a neon vest,broom and dustpan in hand.He's balancing precariously on a white railing that faces Tianhe Dong Lu,leaning into oncoming traffic to sweep up an unruly plastic bottle.展开更多
"Your shoes don't need mending,"Af a cobbler surnamed Hu says as人he extends a stained cloth bag towards a woman who looks to be in her 70s."That strap here,see…"He pulls a plastic san-dal fro..."Your shoes don't need mending,"Af a cobbler surnamed Hu says as人he extends a stained cloth bag towards a woman who looks to be in her 70s."That strap here,see…"He pulls a plastic san-dal from her bag."It's secure,don't worry I'm not going to charge you."At those words,the woman's pursed lips soften into a grin.She chats with Hu for a few minutes until a young man arrives,demanding to see heels he dropped off the day before.展开更多
The Place It used to be craft beer and specialty coffee that brought us to 289 Art Space.Now,it's falafels,hummus,lamb tagine and cocktails,in a setting that works just as well for lunch as it does late-night drin...The Place It used to be craft beer and specialty coffee that brought us to 289 Art Space.Now,it's falafels,hummus,lamb tagine and cocktails,in a setting that works just as well for lunch as it does late-night drinks.La Medina-named after the maze-like medina(or old city)quarters in Morocco-is set away from the road in a quiet section of the park,making its outdoor patio secluded enough for working or gazing into the eyes of your unexpectedly chivalrous Tinder date.It's also one of the only establishments in 289 with its own bathroom,so you don't have to trek halfway across the city when nature calls.展开更多
The Place:Liwan isn't what you'd call the hottest spot for new F&B openings,but wander down any of its secluded alleyways and yoifll find doz-ens of contemporary cafes,stylish cocktail bars and modern art ...The Place:Liwan isn't what you'd call the hottest spot for new F&B openings,but wander down any of its secluded alleyways and yoifll find doz-ens of contemporary cafes,stylish cocktail bars and modern art galleries glowing within weathered Xiguan residences.展开更多
The Place'Not for all the tea in China’-a phrase that presumes there’s a lot of tea in China.And there is,obviously.But classic teahouses?Not so much anymore(Hey Tea doesn't count,by the way).In a country wh...The Place'Not for all the tea in China’-a phrase that presumes there’s a lot of tea in China.And there is,obviously.But classic teahouses?Not so much anymore(Hey Tea doesn't count,by the way).In a country where Starbucks has brazenly attempted to turn the traditional beverage order on its head,Chinese tea-at least among trendseeking youth-has largely been replaced by its bitterer,more caffeinated and generally hipper cousin.展开更多
The Place Brasston,a vegan and gluten・free dessert shop with a secret(which we'll get to later),occupies a prime spot along the Pearl River in Haizhu District.Its large windows in front are perfect for people watc...The Place Brasston,a vegan and gluten・free dessert shop with a secret(which we'll get to later),occupies a prime spot along the Pearl River in Haizhu District.Its large windows in front are perfect for people watching or taking in views of the charming riverside promenade across the street.展开更多
Wander beyond the teeming basketball courts and string of ping pong tables at Tianhe Sports Center,and you'll find a fresh energy brewing stoically in the distance;three turf fields are speckled with players from ...Wander beyond the teeming basketball courts and string of ping pong tables at Tianhe Sports Center,and you'll find a fresh energy brewing stoically in the distance;three turf fields are speckled with players from all walks of life-Chinese,Aussies,British,Africans,Colombians,Americans,Japanese,old,young,male.展开更多
文摘It's just after noon Sunday when we spot our guy:a youngish-looking man wearing a neon vest,broom and dustpan in hand.He's balancing precariously on a white railing that faces Tianhe Dong Lu,leaning into oncoming traffic to sweep up an unruly plastic bottle.
文摘"Your shoes don't need mending,"Af a cobbler surnamed Hu says as人he extends a stained cloth bag towards a woman who looks to be in her 70s."That strap here,see…"He pulls a plastic san-dal from her bag."It's secure,don't worry I'm not going to charge you."At those words,the woman's pursed lips soften into a grin.She chats with Hu for a few minutes until a young man arrives,demanding to see heels he dropped off the day before.
文摘The Place It used to be craft beer and specialty coffee that brought us to 289 Art Space.Now,it's falafels,hummus,lamb tagine and cocktails,in a setting that works just as well for lunch as it does late-night drinks.La Medina-named after the maze-like medina(or old city)quarters in Morocco-is set away from the road in a quiet section of the park,making its outdoor patio secluded enough for working or gazing into the eyes of your unexpectedly chivalrous Tinder date.It's also one of the only establishments in 289 with its own bathroom,so you don't have to trek halfway across the city when nature calls.
文摘The Place:Liwan isn't what you'd call the hottest spot for new F&B openings,but wander down any of its secluded alleyways and yoifll find doz-ens of contemporary cafes,stylish cocktail bars and modern art galleries glowing within weathered Xiguan residences.
文摘The Place'Not for all the tea in China’-a phrase that presumes there’s a lot of tea in China.And there is,obviously.But classic teahouses?Not so much anymore(Hey Tea doesn't count,by the way).In a country where Starbucks has brazenly attempted to turn the traditional beverage order on its head,Chinese tea-at least among trendseeking youth-has largely been replaced by its bitterer,more caffeinated and generally hipper cousin.
文摘The Place Brasston,a vegan and gluten・free dessert shop with a secret(which we'll get to later),occupies a prime spot along the Pearl River in Haizhu District.Its large windows in front are perfect for people watching or taking in views of the charming riverside promenade across the street.
文摘Wander beyond the teeming basketball courts and string of ping pong tables at Tianhe Sports Center,and you'll find a fresh energy brewing stoically in the distance;three turf fields are speckled with players from all walks of life-Chinese,Aussies,British,Africans,Colombians,Americans,Japanese,old,young,male.