Monthly Archives: March 2013

Plastic? Oh no! Banned.

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Derek

This week is Tangjiuhui (Sweets and Alcoholic Commodities Fair), the biggest annual event for the Chinese alcohol industry. It’s where the Who’s Who rub elbows with the Who the Hell? and cause general mayhem around Chengdu. It’s only day two, … Continue reading →

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Talking baijiu in Shanghai

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Derek

UPDATE: Friday’s “Unsavory Elements” event has sold out, but tickets are still available for Thursday evening’s talk and tasting. After two successful, albeit rowdy, talks in Chengdu this past weekend, I’ll be heading back to Shanghai. I return to my … Continue reading →

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Talking baijiu in Chengdu

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Derek

Major news, Chengdu people. My adopted home and baijiu muse will be the site of my first public talk on Chinese alcohol and drinking culture as part of the Bookworm Lit Fest. An (optional) tasting of some of my favorite … Continue reading →

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