Tiger Tiger held its first BBQ of 2009 last night. Food was prepared by Joe and cooked on the BBQ by Smash and Coach Yoo. Patrons enjoyed a feast of Pork Chops, Chicken Wings and Drumsticks, Salad, Potatoe Salad, Homemade colslaw and Beef burgers washed down with a Vedett Beer all for just 50RMB. Students from Dynamic English Training Centre were also in attendence with their foreign teachers and all had a great time. Don’t forget that every Sunday is Ladies Night at TIGER TIGER BAR (its free Cocktails for …

If your looking for Indian food Nantong’s best option is the ‘Indian Kitchen’ situated near the entrance to the Nantong City Museum and inside the Nantong Foreign students compound. Frequented daily by the overseas students who study at Nantong Medical College [part of Nantong University] the ‘Indian Kitchen’ is also open to non-students. At weekends there are a number of meat options but usually through the week its a healthy mix of vegtable dishes. Its very well priced and worth a visit!

Last night in TT was quite a spectacle. Secretly swept into Nantong for a game against the US Team at the ‘Bao Zi’ stadium and not advertised at all were the Lithuanian National Basketball team. The team stayed til late at TT and today are playing a game in Shanghai against the US Team again. The Lithuanian team are on a weeks tour to play against other international teams in stadia across China. The Nantong Tigers R.F.C and the touring team exchanged signed balls and the Lithuanian’s left wearing fairly …

Coach Yoo has just called us to let you all know that football training starts this Sunday at 10am - meet at Tiger Tiger for the first sesssion and bring boots and some water. Coach Yoo wants everyone in shorts (no jeans).
For more information call Coach Yoo 13951315290

Are you a budding singer? Are you good with your hands? Can you play an instrument? If you can then the Smash Rats need you. The Smash Rats are a newly formed band resident at Tiger Tiger Bar and looking to develop music and the participation of it in Nantong. Led by Luke (on drums) they are looking to find more intrested ‘players’. If you want to smash some songs up contact TT and they will connect you to Luke for more information. Smashing.

FOLOK is Nantong’s new sherpa-esque style delivery service in Nantong. Right now they have no english speaking operator which is a bit of a pain but if you can communicate ‘Bacon McMuffin’ in Chinese and your address and number you will be able to arrange for the 24hr delivery of Mcdonalds to your home or whichever pub your in that has stopped serving food.  Right now they delivery from the following:- McDonalds, KFC. Pizza Hut, Pizza Hu, Blue Chip Fish & Chips and the delectible Dico’s. The number is 0513-68086808 …

The Police Station on Hong Qiao Lu and Chengshan Lu junction is the first victim of the expansion of the Hao He Project. The plan we are reliably informed is to extend a boat-able link to Langshan and make Nantong even more of a watery paradise. The town planners are getting creative to make Nantong city shine brighter.

Shanghai Restaurant is part of the Captains Group chain. Situated just down from Captains Bar & Grill its a great place for Chinese banqueting and has been for some years now. The place has an excellent range of Chinese dishes popular with both local and expat customers. There is a large open dining area with banquet tables or if you need something quieter they have private rooms if you book ahead. The place is always busy from around 6-8pm so be sure to book.

The healthiest place to eat in town is Fresh Style, part of the larger Captains Group chain. Fresh Style opened a year ago and since then has been serving up the only worthwhile salad options in the city. A very comprehensive menu with a mix of sandwiches, salads and Chinese meal options. Some of our favorites include the flagship ‘Bacon & Blue’ sandwich and the ‘Daddies Steak’ sandwich. Sandwiches go for about 50-60RMB and salads for around 30-40RMB. Fresh Style also deliver with a minimum order of 40RMB. Telephone number …

Open since December 2008 Nantong’s only centre for Go Karting in the Gangzha District of the city is an awesome place to have a great few hours entertainment. Open all through the week from midday until 10pm and at weekends til 11pm. The only place in the city to enjoy drinking and driving legally. The address is 184 Xing Tai Lu, Gangzha District, Nantong and the telephone number is 0513 85300660 for bookings. For information take a look at their website www.gaokasport.com.cn - Drive Safe!