Drinks and dinner with a view

Blue Frog at Guomao

The Blue Frog's hip new outlet in Beijing has a commanding view of the nearby CCTV tower.[Photo provided to China Daily]

"Frog With a View" proclaims TripAdvisor, as the now ubiquitous burgers-plus chain opens on the sixth floor of the new north tower of China World Mall. The familiar sight of Beijing's CCTV tower (known to locals as the Giant Underpants) has become brand-new and wonderful at twilight. Only the great view (and an airy decor) are new - regional manager Hill Hong assures all comers that longtime menu favorites like the Montana Burger (and Monday night's two-for-one burger deal), tandoor sliders and the luminous mango margarita are all on offer here.

6/F, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Beijing. 010-8535-1186.