By Jim Boyce | Boston-area restaurant Sumiao Hunan Kitchen has joined World Baijiu Day the past two years by featuring tasty items like cocktails and a sizzling shrimp dish, When it comes to the drinks, the top seller is Perpetual… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | New baijiu brand Ming River, which sources spirits from Luzhou Laojiao, one of China’s oldest and biggest distilleries, has several cocktail options in The Big Apple for World Baijiu Day—and even a few to serve as… Continue Reading
Jim Boyce | The Compass Bar in Shenzhen is setting a course for baijiu this coming week. TCB will feature five baijiu cocktails from August 3 through World Baijiu Day on August 9. The bar is open 6 PM until late, with… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | I no sooner posted the “confession” of Ludvig Sääf from Jiu Xian (酒仙), a Chinese drinking culture society in Scandinavia, than I need to follow-up. Because it’s not every day someone makes a baijiu cocktail made… Continue Reading
Jim Boyce | The recent Tales of the Cocktail festival, held in New Orleans this month, included a baijiu session titled Bai-Curious. Presenters Derek Sandhaus, Paul Mathew and Clay Risen provided attendees with the lowdown on China’s national spirit. The… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Richard Auffrey of the blog Passionate Foodie has been a big supporter of World Baijiu Day, by writing about the event, sharing info on happenings in his state of Massachusetts and simply offering encouragement. This week… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Beantown is Baitown today—yes, that’s a terrible joke—as Red Lantern in Boston celebrates World Baijiu Day. This place has four cocktails ready to punch you in the taste buds, all starring Hong Kong Baijiu, ranging from… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Peking Tavern in Los Angeles was among the first venues to hop on board for the inaugural World Baijiu Day last year and ended up with one of the best events (see pics below). The Andrews—co-owners… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | David Chang of U.S.-based brand Confucius Wisdom has arranged for a trio of venues in the nation’s capital to celebrate World Baijiu Day. Three options for imbibers in Washington, DC: Wok and Roll: Switch between sipping… Continue Reading
By Jim Boyce | Golden Monkey in Melbourne will use a spirit from neighbor New Zealand to celebrate World Baijiu Day this year. “The Secret of the Golden Flower” is based on a Chinese Taoist classic about silent meditation, says… Continue Reading