Please don't forget the strong coffee at Sunday Expat Coffee in Olympic Square.
Last few weeks we've had a diverse crowd and interesting, noisy Dalian conversations. Good for networking. Thanks to Olive Garden for last week's food samples and thanks to Metro's general manager, Mr.Wang, for answering questions. All the events are here - Buffet dinners, parties, music ... Your event not here? Please use Submit Event on the website (slight delay until we OK it) or send to
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. Events can be almost anything – a touch football game, party, concert, a special event, restaurant opening. Community events are free. (Please try to submit events 1 week in advance.)
Thanks to the all the reviewers. Our top 5 reviewers are: Ioana, awm, vicky, lalbritton, and kimwill. Thanks to all of you guys... much appreciated. More reviews always welcome.
More Dalian Happenings
Finally visited "Tea Town", collection of more than 40 tea shops in Fujia Xian Ti Di 4F. It's certainly a comfortable environment (same building as new Walmart on Xi'an Lu) and good place to sample amazing variety of teas without crowds. Old Railroad Photos. Sorry to see Professor Ron (profsteam) and his wife return to Rochester, New York. Before he left, Ron found and photographed the original (Russian) train station just to the east of the current Dalian station.
Here are some of Ron's latest photos. Ron and his wife Jing did much to help this website; hope they'll return soon!
And "Dalian Through My Eyes"- thanks to d4spriralcow. Thanks to everyone for all the pictures!
Leone's Coffee Shop will be starting a Sunday Brunch in the near future. Should be early in August.
Heard from Pablo, now opening a Spanish restaurant in Shanghai in mid-August. And ran into Michael, a former I-55 manager you might remember, who is now working for Wagas, a popular Shanghainese western sandwich, soup, and coffee shop. Michael, a Dalianese, was here to visit family but was keeningly interested in Dalian's changing demographics.
Please take look at letter from possible Liaoning International Chamber of Commerce Dalian Music Scene Blossom Jazz Club has a new jazz quartet, Hua Mandu, all Chinese and pretty good. Two have studied in the US (one at Berklee College of Music in Boston). Although newly formed, it is a lively, talented group, 8:30 pm – 12:00 midnight (mixed vocals and instrumental; 2 men/2 women). Hope to see more of them!
Website Changes
Classifieds - Please remember to use the Classifieds (for general annoucements, for housing, for sale, language exchange). Feedback, please use forum. Free to non-commercial users.
Jobs - A new jobs module is now being tested by several Dalian employers. Check latest jobs For the next few weeks, employers may dual post in the forum, or the Jobs module without charge.
Feeback, again, please use forum. Fireboard Forum - How is it? A few things to fix up, but we are working on it. Please report problems in forum.
And the chat room – it's ready and please look for scheduled public events soon.
Local Bands– We've added several to the Dalian Directory (thanks PP) , and we'll soon have a link to sample mp3 files. Dalian's nascent music scene seems to on verge of becoming more vibrant and hope someone will want to cover it for us. We could use a few more reviewers and an editor or two for the Dalian Directory or any other project you would like to be invovled with. Please be sure your favorite busineses are listed on the Directory (it's free). Send information to
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As always, please report problems/suggestions in the forum. We do want to know your ideas! (Thanks to Hopscotch, Olive Garden, Shangri-la, DCT Wine, Ammat, Leone's, Stroller's for providing us a with few coupons and gifts for our hard working reviewers, contributors, friends. )
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F2 Restaurant and Bar at Shangri-la: Every Thursday night is expat night! New International Band - Guest DJs - All draught beer at RMB20 - Simple Mixer or house wine at RMB30. One free glass of drink(they change it every week) for ladies - Free snack buffet - And more!
Pictures! MarToni Pizza:now, find MarToni Pizza in Metro, Carrefour, Trustmart, and Quick Stores! Tel:88991168
Hopscotch : Wednesday night is Game Night at Hopscotch, with 20% beer discount. Play pool, foosball, darts and enjoy the comfortable environment. Winners get a beer!
Blossom Jazz Club: Located behind the Kempinski Hotel, Blossom Jazz Club has new jazz band, comfortable environment to relax and enjoy good music.
Promotions Ramada Hotel There will be a Mexican Food Festival from Aug16 to Aug25,2007 18:00--22:00 at the Windows on the Square (western restaurant) at RMB128+15%, and there will also be a Mexican Food Cooking Class on AUG22,07 15:00-18:00 at Redwood room at RMB150net (including the Mexican Buffet Dinner till 22:00). All these activities will be taken part in by two Mexican guest chefts. For reservation: 82808888-153
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