The OP is already going to see the TOH, Forbidden City, Beihai, Jingshang ++. He's going to be templed out!

Since you live in Wudaokou, you are in a better position to make a case for or against it than I am, but the culture up there never ceases to amaze me (e.g. playing basketball with Chinese students is kind of fun). You guys also have some interesting restaurants that are far cheaper than their counterparts in the CBD.

Regarding Eatalia, I'm friends with owner, and have helped him on the marketing front several times during the course of the past year. He is very easy to approach, and has an open mind.