Are you ready for a lot of scotch? On Wednesday, the Beijing-based writers colony the Anthill is hosting a writers night featuring six stories paired with six whiskies — five of which you see in the picture above (also pictured is Helen, co-owner of the whisky shop Ai Whisky, which is sponsoring the event). A few spots are still available via email reservation: [email protected].

For more information, check out the Anthill.

UPDATE, 5:37 pm: Drinking tickets are now sold out. Non-drinking tickets, however, will be available at the door.

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 for an evening of scotch and storytelling from the writers colony the Anthill, with six whiskies in your hand and six writers on stage. Each story – a mix of confessions, fiction and poetry – will be matched to a single malt whisky, all for the low price of 150RMB (space limited, advance registration required via [email protected]). (more…)

Whisky lovers, rejoice: Bookworm is bringing back Whisky Wednesday! For a limited time, choose between 14 different three-flight whiskies, available by reservation. Tastings will be conducted Wednesdays only, and must be booked at least one day in advance by emailing [email protected]. All whiskies are single malts, with 41 in all. See this page for more details. (more…)

Dinner and two glasses of wine: 195RMB (1 person) / Dinner and a bottle     of Champagne : 400RMB (2 people)

•  Paprika soup with crouton heart of blue cheese
•  A marriage of rack of lamb with mustard sauce and Gratin potatoes
•  A Love Chocolate Cake

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Coffee’s pretty great. Now it’s about to get better.

The Bookworm has a whole bunch of new French presses and a variety of new coffee blends to brew them to perfection in.

We are glad to start with a very special coffee selection for this month:

–          Ethiopian Yergacheffee, a smooth and very rich coffee, full of flowery aromas and the clear slightly sweet body likewise hides notes of buttery cream

–          Costa Rica Tarrazu Colibri, smooth with sweet mix of grain and almond flavors with a strong chocolate aftertaste

–          Colombian Huila Supremo, Medium acidity, rich nut and sweet fruit flavors, with a clean dark chocolate on the finish

Enjoy any of them in a French press. Comes in two sizes.

Single (350ml) 50rmb.

Double (700ml) 90rmb, because there is no such thing as two much coffee.

And as a bonus! This:

The Bookworm’s rooftop terrace is open for summer. Come relax with a glass of wine or pint of beer. And stay tuned for news about our rooftop events. Last year’s included Summer Cinema movie screenings and Heyrobics!

The beginning of a new year is a time to change, a time to try something new…That´s why The Bookworm is greeting the year of the snake with a new menu of delicious cocktails using our own personal infused spirits, inspired by the authors we love.

Bolaño: Strawberry and jalapeños pepper infused tequila with orange juice

Alexander Pushkin: Basil and lime infused vodka with berry fruits and vermouth

Charles Dickens: Green tea and chamomile infused gin with ginger ale

Pablo Neruda: Banana and cinnamon infused rum with Baileys

More to come, come sample our new drink list!

Novelist Lev Grossman picks his favorite fictional cocktails, from the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy), to Phiiip Marlowe’s signature gimlet.

A History of the Cocktail. Where did it come from?

And last,  hangovers cures.

During 2013, diners who pay for a main course with MasterCard will get a second main for free.

So bring a friend and dig in.