Savvy Him
What do you do?
I’m a solution manager at Microsoft.
Where are you from?
Portland, Oregon in the US.
Tell us about your daughter.
Reina is 4. She attends Venus.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Almost three years.
Where do you like to shop?
Zara, Mothercare in Solana. And for my daughter, Yashow Market and the Zoo Wholesale Market.
Where do you like to eat?
We like Annie’s, Peter’s Tex Mex Grill. We also like Alio Olio, Muse and dry hot pot.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Si’de Park. It has rides and lots of space for kids to run around. On the weekends, there are bookstands that carry children’s books.
Describe your style.
Time saving.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Riding bikes and rollerblading with Reina.
Ying Pan
What do you do?
I work for AmCham.
Where are you from?
The US
Tell us about your child.
I have a 4-year-old daughter.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Three months
Where do you like to shop?
Close to my office, in the CBD area.
Where do you like to eat?
We like trying new restaurants. Last time, we went to Loving Hut.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
My daughter loves the China Science and Technology Museum.
Describe your style.
Casual
Where is your outfit from?
Victoria’s Secret and a boutique store in the US.
Favorite outdoor activity:
We like walking around Olympic Park.
Lea Yang Goodman
What do you do?
I work at Phillips.
Where are you from?
Chongqing, China.
Tell us about your daughter.
She’s 4 and a half years old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Almost 20 years.
Where do you like to shop?
For business, I like the brand Jessica. Usually I shop at Shin Kong Place and Silk Market.
Where do you like to eat?
Our favorite restaurant is Kro’s Nest. Most of the time, we go to Sanlitun. My daughter loves Blue Frog and Element Fresh.
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Sanlitun and The Place.
Describe your style.
Business-dress and casual on the weekends.
Favorite outdoor activity:
Rock climbing at Ritan Park. In the summer, going to the pool next to The Place.
Favorite Park:
We go to Chaoyang Park and Ritan Park quite often.
Roberta Bruhns
What do you do?
I’m a full-time mom of two.
Where are you from?
Italy
Tell us about your children.
My daughter is 5 and my son is 2 years old.
How long have you been living in Beijing?
Just over a year.
Where do you like to shop?
I like Zara. For the kids, Yashow.
Where do you like to eat?
Hatsune
Do you have a favorite spot in Beijing?
Si’de Park, Ritan Park, and The Familier.
Describe your style.
Very easy and casual.
Where is your outfit from?
My shirt and jeans are from Zara.
Favorite outdoor activity:
We like going to the park when the weather is nice.
