What’s on @ The Hutong Jan 2010

THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH from China Charity Challenge Join us for a celebratory free-flow champagne brunch marking the successful completion of the first ever China Charity Challenge and the launch of our new schedule for 2010. Sunday 6th 12 – 4 PM PIES & ALE NIGHT supporting Morning Tears Bringing you freshly homebaked pies, great imported ales and the chance to raise money for charity – a triple feel-good factor for one night only! Saturday 12th SPECIAL DEALS – Festive party ideas ROAST DINNER Home-style taste and atmosphere without the hassle! Imagine a cosy dinner with just you and all your friends and family with no preparation before or washing up after! Enjoy real home cooking away from noisy crowds and stuffy waiters.Succulent chicken, crispy roast potatoes, sweet roasted vegetables, homemade gravy, wafts of cinnamon from the apple crumble…. Our courtyard kitchen will smell just like home and can be decked out just for your friends and family. Available throughout December PIZZA MAKING PARTY alternative way to celebrate We have extended our pizza party offer until the end of December. A great a idea for if you need a fun night out with team mates or friends before you disperse for the holidays or simply just always wanted to create your perfect pizza . All ingredients are gourmet style; think authentic margehrita, fresh basil and Beijing local produce. Special price 200rmb per person (minimum 10 ppl or equivalent total cost) WHO’S IN TOWN Learn from a genuine master of kung fu – Marco Lee. He specialises in the form of Wing Chun Kung Fu, made famous by the legendary Bruce Lee. His classes will cover those who want to learn self-defence and those keen to develop martial art skills and learn this Kung Fu form in it’s entirety. Editor of www.savourasia.com, Sandra Huang is an expert on all that is good to eat in Hanoi, Beijing, Bangkok and beyond. She has worked, eaten and explored her way around the world. This month at the Hutong she is teaching Thai & Chinese Cooking. SCHEDULED PROGRAMS THIS MONTH COOKING Winter Soup & Warm Salads Gourmet Dumplings Handpulled Noodle making Chinese Cooking: The Essentials Chinese Cooking: Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan Asisan Kitchen: Pakistani, Indian, Thai Cooking with Tofu Indian Vegetarian South East Vegetarian Pizza Making CHINA CULTURE Culinary Market Tour Tea Tasting Chinese Painting KIDS & YOUTH Kids Cooking Childrens Art Kindermusik HEALTHY HABITS Free Preventive Health Talk Himalayan Yoga ESB1: Breathing & Daoism ESB2: Resting & Rhythm Chinese Food Energetics Qi Gong Club Intro to Chinese Herbs Tai Qi CREATIVE PUSUITS Life Drawing Club Photography WORKSHOP FACILITATORS Hutong is always looking out for talented people who like to share their passion and knowledge with others. Contact us if you think you have what it takes to lead workshops. BECOME A HUTONG MEMBER Attend or pay upfront for 5 classes and you will automatically be given a member’s card which entitles you to a discounted members rates. GIVEAWAYS We have 2 tickets to give out for opening night of www.beijingplayhouse.com: The trial of Ebenezer Scrooge. Tonight, Fri Dec 4th 7:30 pm If you can’t catch it tonight, make sure you catch in before the 27th Dec BECOME A HUTONG MEMBER Attend or pay upfront for 5 classes and you will automatically be given a member’s card which entitles you to a discounted members rates. NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION If you have been to The Hutong or are a friend of Stacey or Mark, we have added you to The Hutong mailing list. Click here if you want to unsubscribe. . GOING LOCAL Pomelo 柚子 (shi zi) Look in the local markets now and you will see an abundance of one of the largest and juiciest fruits originating in China. Pomelo  is  rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and the B vitamins. Did you know Pomelo helps… relieve hangovers soothe coughs calm indigestion, nausea and vomiting Check out our recipe for Pomelo Salad THIS MONTH’S BREW This month to help keep us warm and full of energy, we are serving Yunnan Red Tea 滇红 (Dian Hong) What we often refer to as ‘black’ tea in the West is called ‘red’ tea in China and is the most popular tea in the West. It is known to helpprotect our body from aging and the effects of pollution as well as reduce risk of cancer or heart disease. Find out more  Yunnan Red Register for a tea workshop to find out about health benefits & other information about tea or join us on the Maliandao Tea and Culinary Walking Tour XMAS GIFT IDEAS We Find out more about our special blend; The Hutong 8 Treasure Yunnan Pu’er Tea CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING & TRAINING A perfect venue for Corporate team building and training events. Why not hold your next team meeting @ The Hutong and then finish off with one of our dynamic team building activities. SPACE CHINA TRAVEL AND BEIJING ADVENTURES If you have friends or family coming to Beijing and need help organizing their time in Beijing or afar. Let us know… Its our business to help you explore China deeper. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Check out our range of School Educational Programs which are tailor made to provide students of all ages with an authentic China experience. We know that this will be a field trip your student’s are bound to remember