TMK, Enoterra doesn't have a roof top terrace (it's on the 4th floor of a 6 story building). Perhaps you are thinking of Migas?

Thanks Jiejie for setting this up. Should be a fun time. I'm anxious to meet you all, put a face and real name with screen name.
My husband's name is Bob. Mr. susiesan.

Thanks jiejie for organising this, and sorry I couldn't get to the thread earlier -- have been rather rushed the last couple of days.

I'm pretty certain that I can make it: but I might be a tiny bit late for drinks. I'll double check with my wife in the morning, but I think I'll be coming solo (for numbers).

And although I am a beijing resident (officially), having moved here 10 days ago, I don't yet know my way around that much. I've been to sanlitun village by subway, so I hope/ think I can manage it. Will call/txt if I get lost (have the world's worst sense of direction, and as yet no data plan for my phone to get me out of trouble).

tb

Would I send all these FT'ers on a wild goose chase and just sit around drinking solo?
Enoterra most certainly does have a roof top terrace, added earlier this year. I had the pleasure of sitting on it and drinking wine in May. That part of the U-shaped building is lower than the Migas center part, which also has its own terrace.

Trueblu, we'll put you in the "visitor" category at only 10 days' resident. Just call me on my mobile if you have trouble finding, forget about SMS. If I need to come down and get you (or anybody else who's lost) no problem.

Remember: Line 10 Tuanjiehu Exit A. Do a 180 out of the exit back to the big traffic light and turn right (west). Walk down Gongti Beilu opposite Pacific Century Complex, until you get to Sanlitun traffic light, cross over to the Village side and turn right (north) on the sidewalk, walk all the way down the block and cross the side street. Nali Patio is that white stucco, mediterranean-looking building right on the corner. Pass the newspaper kiosk in front of the Creperie, then look for the open passageway leading to the Nali Patio and elevator area. From the subway exit, this should take you no more than 15 minutes even if you are a slow walker, 10 minutes if you're fast.

I wish our susie hadn't said that above. I just know I'm going to have a brain fart and accidentally call her husband "Mr. Susiesan."

mei mei's only have brain farts on the second bottle of wine...

[QUOTE=jiejie;17237933]Enoterra most certainly does have a roof top terrace, added earlier this year. [QUOTE]

That's correct.

Enoterra celebrated its rooftop terrace opening on top of the Enoterra Wine Bar in Nali Patio with a month of promotions in May and June.

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Well, this is China, and those of you who know the place, understand that despite well-laid plans, things don't work out and you need to have that Plan B in the hip pocket and ready to go. Due to the various constraints and needs of the participants, which I'll explain when I see you, we have simplified the meet-up. Here's Plan B:

Sunday the 9th is still on. We will drop the general Enoterra happy hour meetup prior to dinner. We will change dinner venues to Xiheyayuan Restaurant. The table reservation starts at 6:15 and I will be there by then. Ordering still needs to be done, and whoever is there to help me between 6:15 and 6:25 gets a say in the menu; otherwise, you'll need to trust me. A duck will be served at 6:40 and the rest of the dishes will come out right after that. So there's a bit of grace time for those of you needing to get to the venue after work or coming from a distance. This restaurant is much more reasonable in cost vs the initial choices, and was more willing to accommodate our group.

We will have a nice size group of 10 people! Myself, fimo, Susiesan and husband, Jiatong + partner + daughter, trueblu + wife + daughter. I'm trying to contact each of you personally as well (fimo, help me out here and acknowledge you've got this message.) @trueblu: restaurant will have a high chair for your little one.

Location: Still accessible by Line 10, but this time use Liangmaqiao station, Exit A (NW). Go up the escalator to the outside rather than into the Citymall connector. Once outside, head a few steps to the corner and (stay on the sidewalk), turn 90 degrees right so the 3rd Ring Road is behind you. Start walking west--CityMall will be on your right. As you get near the last 60 feet of the building, there is an open breezeway on the ground floor. A huge "Gavin Style" sign is above and offset a bit from the breezeway. Walk into it. Just after you pass the Missoni shop on the left side, there's an elevator lobby. Go in and head up to the 3rd floor. Out the elevator to your left, curve around and you're at the restaurant door! If you get lost, call me or ask any shop clerk. Non-Mandarin speakers can do the international charade to communicate: rub your stomach and quack like a duck.

If you wish to taxi, you can direct to Third Ring Road, Liangmaqiao or the Westin Chaoyang Hotel which is adjacent to Citymall. The concierge there can surely point you in the direction of Xiheyayuan Duck Restaurant, if you get lost. Chinese with (tone) pronunciation:
Third Ring Road, Liangmaqiao = Dong(1) San(1) Huan(2), Liang(4) ma(3) qiao(2) 东三环， 亮马桥
Westin Chaoyang Hotel = Jin(1) mao(4) bei(3) jing(1) wei(1) si(1) ting(1) da(4) fan(4) dian(4) 金茂北京威斯汀大饭店

Call me on my mobile if you have any questions. Look forward to our "xiao-mini-do"

This sounds great for the 9th, thanks for all the coordination.

Hi jiejie, got it! See everyone tomorrow.

Thanks jiejie for organising everything. Change of plans duly noted.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

tb

Am pleased to report that our little gathering for 10 was a lovely time indeed. Nobody got lost trying to find the restaurant, and we had some good eats including Beijing duck, and great conversation among an incredibly interesting and diverse group. New friends were made thanks to the magic of FlyerTalk.

We missed some Beijing FT'ers who happened to be out of town, such as thezippy and moondog, but I'm sure we'll come up with another gathering in the future. Stay tuned....and also follow the thread in Community Buzz for the planned November meet-up down in Shanghai, should you expect to be in that neck of the woods.

I wanted to pipe in and thank jiejie for organising a very fun evening, and also for her meticulous directions!

Hope there will be other beijing gatherings soon.

tb

Just to echo tb's thanks for jiejie. Now, if we can just get jiejie over to Haidian to plan a FT event ! ...

Couldn't make this since my wife and I will not be in Beijing til December, maybe next time.