8-Bit Opens Pop-Up in Shuangjing's Vegan Haven Root Pop
A mere month after 8-Bit announced that it was game over for its Beiluogu Xiang venue, news now comes that Beijing's primo video games bar will set up a pop-up location in Shuangjing's vegan restaurant Root Pop.
The 8-Bit team will pitch up shop on the second floor of Root Pop for the first time this Saturday (Feb 24) at 8pm, serving RMB 20 Asahi draft, RMB 30 mixed drinks, RMB 25 glasses of wine, and of course their drink of choice, pickle backs, for RMB 20. There'll also be video games, competitions, DJ Sake Gin on the decks, and 20 percent off of the specially made vegan snack selections courtesy of the Root Pop kitchen.
Of the collaboration, Root Pop owner, manager, and chef Brandon Trowbridge told the Beijinger, "Knowing firsthand what it is like to lose a location with little notice [Nola], I am happy to help out any way I can. Not to mention, it’s super exciting to be changing the atmosphere of the bar. The two brands meld well together considering the lightheartedness of both concepts. I am looking forward to bringing something new to both of our customer bases and to Shuangjing as a whole."
Following this weekend's launch, the 8-Bit team will be at Root Pop every Thursday to Sunday, 8pm-2am, until May. Head down to Shuangjing this Saturday to wish them congratulations on their 1-up.
Images: YouTube.com, 8-Bit
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