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Where to Eat: Shinyeh

by Jessica Wang A number of upscale places have recently opened their doors in the midst of Beijing?s pre-Olympic glamorization and gentrification, but one restaurant is scaling down its presentation in the hope of attracting a more down-to-earth crowd.... ...full story at The Beijinger

from The Beijinger on Sat, Jun 07 2008

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