Subscribe to free Email Newsletter  
 
 
   

Tango for two

By Michael Engstrom (cityweekend.com.cn)
Updated: 2008-04-25 08:37

Find a quiet, secluded area in this urban madness, toss in a couple Argentines, a Turkish tango dancer and a handful of bohemian Chinese, and the result is Hidden Dreams.

Tucked into the Social Science Institute compound just east of Yugong Yishan, the bar is a comfortable setting for a tango-themed brasserie. Dozens of potted plants, from the exotic to the ordinary, compose the most alluring part of the cafe's classic decor. Patrons can gaze out the large bay windows over an espresso (15 yuan) or Qingdao (18 yuan).

A wide array of specialty coffees (Irish Coffee is 28 yuan), cliched cocktails (Pink Lady is 30 yuan) and imaginative infusions (Dark Plum is 25 yuan) could reel in almost any palate, as could the sandwich and pasta menu.

Even if not in attendance for the Friday night Argentine tango parties, patrons can enjoy South American melodies throughout the week. The owner says “romantico.” We say “romantic.”

Hidden Dreams
Tel: 6403-0688
Address: 3 Zhang Zi Zhong Road, Dongcheng



Your comments: All the comments
Comment here(Only English)    Your Name:
Feature  

Pilgrimage to Tibet
If you want to get a detailed Travel Handbook to Tibet and know more interesting tour routes leading to this divine place. Please click here!

Yunnan New Film Project
Ten female directors from China! Ten unique sights from mysterious Yunnan Province!Yunnan New Film Project,Travel with the film.Wanna know more? Please click here!
Editors' Picks  
Beijing Guide  
Eating out: A fraction of a restaurant
Bars&Cafes: Den of delight
Weekend&Holiday: The tao of the line
Shopping: A nocturne for ladies
What's on: Tan Dun's organic music
Shanghai Guide  
Eating out: Shrimp and spice
Bars&Cafes: Sipping the night away
Weekend&Holiday: Naked retreats in Moganshan
Shopping: Sweet serenity
What's on: Discovering the heart of Germany through its music
   
Copyright 1995-2007. All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form.
Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
Registration Number: 20100000002731