Savor Jackson Wang’s Favorite Pasta & Sip Wine 🍝

Tucked away on Dongsi Shitiao Alley, there’s a three-story townhouse—push open the wooden door, and French chansons drift down the stairs. This is Leon‘s Bistro&Bar, a must-add to Beijing’s date night list for its unbeatable ambiance. 🌿 Vibe: Retro Charm with Romantic Hints The three-story building is full of date-worthy details: The first floor has a warm, vintage bar with old movie posters on the walls; the second floor’s leather sofas and wooden tables are perfect for soft chats, with carved ceilings overhead; the third-floor terrace is a standout—early summer breezes carry the shadow of alley trees, making stargazing over drinks feel extra tender. The music here is spot-on: French chansons mixed with light jazz, volume just right to hear each other’s laughter without drowning out sweet nothings. Wear a little dress and step up the stairs—the soft creak of wooden steps feels like a whisper: “Tonight’s special.” 🍝 The Food: A World Champion’s Pasta, & Jackson Wang’s Favorite Joy Chef Li Yang, a world pasta champion, crafts every handmade pasta with care. But the “Slow-Roasted Beef Ribs with Extra-Wide Pasta”—said to be Jackson Wang’s go-to—is a must-try: Slow-Roasted Beef Ribs with Extra-Wide Pasta: Wide pasta ribbons rich sauce, with a hearty wheat flavor mixed with tomato and beef richness. The pasta is chewy and satisfying; the ribs are tender enough to fall off the bone, their juices seeping into the pasta. Every bite is a collision of “tender” and “robust”—you’ll catch yourself licking your lips. Spicy-Sour Pineapple Beef Salad: A summer savior! Pineapple sweetness, mint coolness, tomato tang, all coating tender beef—refreshing like “biting into a breezy summer,” the perfect balance to the rich pasta. Nagoya-Style Chicken Wings: A hit for sweet tooths! The skin is crispy enough to crumble, coated in sweet-spicy sauce with seaweed and sesame. Bite in, and juices might drip—hand your date a napkin; it’s the perfect excuse to get closer. 💡 Date Tips Book the terrace in advance! Especially at dusk—you might catch the alley’s sunset. Beyond pasta, the wine list is great for a light buzz; the sommelier recommends pairings, so newbies needn’t stress. After dinner, stroll Dongsi Shitiao Alley—when the alley lights come on, the date’s warmth lingers late into the night. Here, romance isn’t about fancy plating. It’s the little things: “You said you loved the terrace, so I booked it.” “You smiled at the pasta, so I’ll remember to order it next time.” 📍 64 Dongsi Shitiao (17:00-23:00) #AmbianceBars #PastaLovers #JacksonWangFavorite #HiddenGems #BeijingWesternFood