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That’s Shanghai has been audited by ABC. Publisher’s statement: July 2015 print run: 60,000

Editor's Note In a place like China, change is a constant. The country is undergoing relentless transformation. Our very own city is ever-evolving – restaurants close, new bars open, buildings are built in the span of a few months and, just as quickly, torn down to make space for the new. Nothing, you soon find out living in Shanghai, is permanent. Change is the topic of our cover story this month. On page 58, Dr. Jonathan Chatwin revisits the I Ching, known in English as the Book of Changes – China’s oldest philosophical text – and attempts to explore its influence on modern Chinese society. In the spirit of Gonzo journalism, our Beijing’s colleague Oscar Holland tries to stick to and act by its teachings for a whole 24 hours, while That's Beijing editor-in-chief Steve George and our city editor Erik Crouch pay a visit to local fortune-tellers in both the capital and Shanghai – with varying degrees of success. On page 15, Erik and Tongfei Zhang follow the lives of the city’s blind, and talk to them about the many changes – again – that have reformed being visually impaired in the PRC.

In the Lifestyle section, I’ve profiled some of the most stylish ladies in Shanghai (p28) – women who are signposts for the evolution of fashion in our bustling metropolis.

JULY

On page 46, Andrew Chin talks to Linkin Park about being the world’s ‘biggest rock band’, and then to a whole bunch of other bands playing gigs in Shanghai this month. Thought summer was a slow season for artsy stuff? Think again. The Arts section is pretty packed full with events, theater performances and shows set to keep you busy and cultured for the whole of July. As for our mouth-watering Eat&Drink section, Betty Richardson tracks down the best kept-secret omakase sushi restaurants across town on page 70 and chats with Jamie Barys of Untour on page 81 about her latest project and Shanghai’s best street eats.

Speaking of top-eats: the voting site for our upcoming Food&Drink Awards is up and running, and waiting for all of you to cast your votes and pick the city’s best restaurants, bars, clubs, whisky bars, cafes, brunches, business lunches (I could go on forever, there are just too many choices). Go to vote.thatsmags.com now and get voting. Until next time,

Marianna Cerini, Editor-in-Chief

Bon Jovi For more than three decades, Jon Bon Jovi and his loyal Jersey crew have truly “seen a million and faces rocked them all.” However, Mainland China is one land they have yet to conquest; a situation that gets rectified on September 14 when they bring their world tour to the Mercedes Benz Arena. Be a part of history and sing along to their numerous anthems from ‘Living on a Prayer’ to ‘It’s My Life.’ Tickets are available on Damai and Smart Ticket in the RMB480/680/980/1,480/2,580 range but we will be giving away a pair of tickets on our WeChat. For details and your chance to win, add Thats_Shanghai or scan the QR code.// Sep 14, 8pm, RMB480-2,580. Mercedes-Benz

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Linkin Park Dubbed by Kerrang as “the biggest rock band on the planet,” California’s Linkin Park has certainly found a home on the Mainland. They’re coming back for a third time packing stadiums across five cities including Hongkou Stadium on July 22. Although they’re currently working on a new record set for a 2016 release, the band will surely play plenty ofblazing tracks from last summer’s The Hunting Party and immortal hits like ‘In the End’ from early classics like Hybrid Theory. Stay tuned to www.thatsmags.com/shanghai for how to win tickets to the show.// July 22, 8pm, RMB200-1,800. Hongkou Football Stadium, 444 Dong Jiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 东江湾路444号, 近四川北路 (4008 101 887, www.228.com.cn)

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Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around Shanghai and China. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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10 CITY 15 SS Kiangya Shanghai’s most infamous – and deadly – shipwreck.

16 Sightless citizens Dancing, Taobao-ing and taking selfies while blind in Shanghai.

20 Mapping China Sometimes, it’s best to let the cartographers take the wheel.

24 LIFE & STYLE 26 Beachwear edit Forget the bikini body nonsense and get yourself into our top-pick swimwear.

28 Ladies in style Meet (and copy) some of Shanghai’s best dressed ladies.

38 Eating Korea We go beyond fried chicken and beer to charter South Korea’s varied cuisine.

44 ARTS 53 Old Dogs No singer, no problem: Goushen refuses to break up.

54 The next generation Tian Hui continues the Mei Langfang line of Peking opera greats.

56 Mental Break The Shanghai Dramatic Theatre gets inside Sarah Kane’s head.

68 EAT & DRINK 70 Itadakimasu! The city’s finest omakase sushi restaurants.

74 New restaurants Lobsters, burgers, foie gras bonbons, Indonesian and Italian.

81 The street life Shanghai street food queen Jamie Barys shares five all-time favorites.

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The wrap 58 COVER STORY

88 COMMUNITY

Divining our path We put our trust in the I Ching, China’s know-all, tell-some spiritual classic.

Take a look at the quirky results of BEAN Shanghai's photo scavenger hunt.

PICK OF SIX

ART

P92

exhibitions

QUOTE OF THE ISSUE

“They’re the least safe place in the world! They’re everywhere, but they don’t help – they are covered by bikes and scooters.” -Zhang Zhenyu, a blind piano tuner, on the state of Shanghai’s “mang dao,” the concrete bumps on the sidewalk meant to help the city’s blind. p16

93 EVENTS P86

july 4-5

july 9-11

All month

KTGA Tribal Fest

Jonathan Kite

Shanghai Memories

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Calendar 46

July 22 Wed

linkin park

hongkou football stadium

what's on

in July

july 30 thurs

real madrid vs ac Milan

shanghai stadium

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july 30-31 thurs-fri

echoes of eternity

shanghai grand theatre

july 9-11 thurs-sat

jonathan kite

the pearl

july 3 fri vicetone

JUly 9 thurs braids

Fusion p86

Yuyintang p49

JUly 17 fri dj krush

JUly 17-18 fri-sat matt davis

MAO Livehouse p87

The Camel p95

july 26 sun encore live

july 28 Tues twenty one pilots

The Mixing Room p50

QSW Culture Center p45

july 30-aug 2 thurssun china joy

Shanghai New International Expo Centre p96

july 31 fri ok go

QSW Culture Center p48

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tales of the city

BY erik crouch

n the middle of last month, a peculiar thing happened – Shanghai, a city normally made of concrete, asphalt and steel, was abruptly made of water. Rainfall in some areas passed 200 millimeters (7.8 inches), turning some particularly unlucky roads into veritable canals. The rains wrought havoc on infrastructure – roads, sidewalks and parks combined to form lakes, and public busses heaved through flooded streets like arks (albeit with pairs of animals replaced by groups of Shanghainese ayis). This is hardly the first time that our fair city has delved into the murky depths. While June’s floods were nothing to scoff at (something that’s hard to do through a snorkel, anyways) they were mere puddles compared to the perfect storm that hit Shanghai in October, 2013, when two typhoons and an unexpectedly high tide in the Huangpu conspired to drown the city. Several metro stations were flooded, busses became

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The Great

Flood Shanghai submerged

trapped in the middle of streets and large buildings – including some universities – were so inundated that firefighters had to come by and pump them out. The situation was not as dire last month – the main takeaways were thousands upon thousands of 'floodporn' pictures floating about on WeChat moments, skyrocketing umbrella sales and how we all practiced saying “ 落汤鸡” (“luòtāngjī,” or “like a chicken in soup,” the Chinese version of “looks like a drowned rat”). Shanghai wasn’t the only place affected, either. In Jiangsu Province, the cities of Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi and Changzhou were all hit by torrential rainfall

and flooding, with Suzhou seeing waters as deep as 70 centimeters (27 inches) on city streets. According to scientists, these recent floods may just be the first of many. A number of studies have placed Shanghai among the world’s most vulnerable cities for potential flooding. Some say the metropolis could be hit by a severe typhoon (or multiple typhoons, as in 2013); others say that climate change and rising sea temperatures will see the Huangpu become less of a river and more of an estuary, consuming chunks of the city in the process. What they all agree on, unfortunately enough, is that June’s floods were hardly a one-

off event. Last month’s waters were caused by nothing more than some slightly-heavier-thanusual rains in the city’s regular Plum Rain season, and weren’t coupled by any massive tides or typhoons – if they had been, perhaps you’d be reading this through the fuzzy lens of a diving mask. But hope is not lost! While the challenges may seem daunting, perhaps some good ol’ Chinese ingenuity will save us from our watery fates – the rain had barely hit the ground last month before some clever photoshoppers made a mock-up of “Didi Da Chuan,” the boat-based answer to popular cab app “Didi Da Che.” There may be flooding, but at least there will be apps.

The buzz

CITY

Edited by Erik Crouch / city@urbanatomy.com

DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

snap city

BUGS

Keke, millionaire K9

This month's winner is...

Cyborg cockroaches

@emilyfbeavers It’s easy enough to find examples of wealth and excess in today’s China – a pink Lamborghini here, a plastic surgery vacation to Korea there – but it’s typically restrained to the homo sapiens out there. That’s not the case with Keke, the (sigh…) celebrity dog owned by Wang Sicong, son of Wang Jianlin, one of China’s richest men. “I have new watches! I’m supposed to have four watches, because I have four legs, but that seems too tuhao,” said Keke’s personal Weibo account (presumably written by Wang, but maybe this dog just really has its act together). “I kept it down to two. Do you have one?” The watches in question were, of course, gold Apple Watches, worth a combined RMB250,000. Pictures of Keke flaunting her new goods went viral online – the dog is followed by more than 800,000 people on Weibo – and were predictably poorly received by China’s online commenters. “The world is without hope,” one said.

Keke – “Queen of Tuhao Dogs” – has, on occasion, also drunk Fiji water from her bowl. Tuhao or not, we eagerly await the results of Keke’s fitness tracker, to see how many steps this pampered pooch takes each day.

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Every month, we choose one excellent (read: funny) image from Instagram users who have tagged #thatsshanghai. Winners get an RMB250 Sherpa's voucher.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“If you can’t reach your bellybutton, find someone to help you!” The brilliant words of one slightly-pudgy internet user, who entered last month’s viral “Touch your Bellybutton Challenge.” The challenge, which spread like a weird wildfire on Weibo, saw China’s online commenters attempting to touch their own bellybuttons by reaching ‘round their backs, to show off their slim figures. But, as this one man deftly determined (well, somewhat deftly; he does have two left hands) there are ways to bend the rules.

Cockroaches: dirty, gross marauding bugs that can survive an apocalypse. Pretty much the only good thing about those buggers is that they are, on the whole, pretty unintelligent – but not anymore. Researchers at Shanghai Jiaotong University have unveiled new, improved cockroaches, equipped with mind-control chips enabling scientists to control the bugs. Using the implants, scientists can send the bugs down obstacle courses and direct their every move. Now if only they’ll control all of those dirty critters to march directly into the ocean. RANDOM NUMBER

RMB1.5 million

That’s the value of a slightly misprinted 100-yuan note, recently sold at auction by a Chongqing man. A man surnamed Zheng reportedly found the bill three years ago, and thought it was a fun little object to hold on to – it was only when he heard that another man had sold a similarly botched bill for more than RMB1 million that he realized he had something seriously valuable. Zheng walked into a local auction house with 100 kuai, and walked out with quite a bit more. Let this be a warning to us all – the difference between being a millionaire or not could be as small as a little whisker accidentally printed on Mao’s chin.

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CONFIDENCE

FAIL

Lookin’ good

Culture quiz

According to a recent survey, 10 percent of Mainland Chinese are “completely satisfied” with their looks – the highest rate in all of Asia. Taiwan came in at seven percent, Hong Kong at just three and poor Japan sported a measly two percent of people at peace with their appearance. The survey asked 270,000 people aged 15 and older to rate their own looks. China came in first in Asia, but was hardly #1 in the world – that belongs to Mexico, where a staggering 29 percent of the population thinks they look great.

Foreigners: China Daily is very disappointed in you. According to a recent study picked up by the paper, most laowai know what pandas are (good job, you!) but have difficulty with other aspects of Chinese culture and history that the Daily considers “fundamental.” Easy cultural touchstones include the story of Mulan (thank you, Disney), yin/yang and “What is Spring Festival?” The more difficult items to identify included Li Bai (“The Immortal Poet”) and “The Theory of Harmony between Nature and Man,” which sounds like a toughie. If you think you’re up to the task, check out our culture quiz at thatsmags.com (search “quiz”). Here’s a hint: the first answer is “Panda.”

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Business

Back to Core Values Prof Yu Mingyang of Antai College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University talks about shifting mindsets in the Internet Economy

rofessor Yu Mingyang is a pioneer researcher in the relationship between branding and the public relations in China. A recipient of the “Award for Top 10 consultants of China” in 1997, and “Award for Top 10 advertising specialists of China” in 2003, Yu is an expert in the field of business and marketing. He has also served as a branding consultant for major companies such as Microsoft (China), DELIXI China and Chang’an Auto. We sat down with Prof Yu to gain his perspective on the Internet economy.

How has the Internet changed the world of business? The Internet has led to a major revolution in all parts of our lives. In terms of marketing and business management, there are three major changes: A) It has eliminated information asymmetry. Few businesses could survive on that in the future, and information will become even more transparent; B) It grants the possibility of cross-over. It’s the Internet way of thinking: there are no boundaries on what you can do as long as you meet the demands of a niche market; C) It directs our business patterns to focus on the user experience. Though all markets have yet to reach that level, it’s an irreversible trend. The idea of Product DNA is essential in branding. How does that apply to the products within the Internet economy? Currently, one of the most important aspects of marketing, considering the highly transparent nature of things like Internet search results, is to highlight the core value of a product. In the past, it was difficult to be certain about market targeting, because we did not have infor-

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mation about how customers approached or shared a product. Now, we have so much information about customers’ behavior that we can be as precise as possible. That’s the foundation of 'Product DNA.' We can be less vague when considering what to do, and it is possible for products to be perfectly adapted to customers’ needs.

Is the Internet economy more of a buyer’s or seller’s market? Both the buyer and the seller face a certain amount of confusion. For buyers, there are too many sellers to choose from, thus leading to the creation of jobs such as “professional buyer” and merchandizer. For sellers, there is difficulty in knowing what is best to sell. That’s why we emphasize creating a 'Product DNA' and understanding your product’s core value. If you study Alibaba’s history, you can see that they started as a B2B platform (businessto-business), which attracted limited clients. Then, CEO Jack Ma launched their most successful C2C platform (consumer-toconsumer), Taobao. The problem, however, is to control the quality of products sold online. As a consequence, Ma built a B2C platform (business-to-consumer), Tmall. To complete their operations, Alibaba launched Aliyun for online data storage and Alipay as a means of payment. The whole system gradually transformed Alibaba from a B2B to a C2B company. Based on the huge amount of data it collected, Alibaba serves as a perfect example of a company that now understands its customers and has their loyalty – so do the other two companies in China’s

Big Three: Baidu and Tencent.

What is the situation of trademarks in China? The situation has improved lately, as many are now seeking creativity and innovation. In this sense, Taobao is facing serious challenges if it does not improve in terms of its business credibility. Its currently huge market share would suffer if reputations could not be enhanced. As German economist Max Weber once pointed out, regulations should work in favor of building a prosperous and healthy system for businesses.

How competitive are Chinese products in the global market? At present, businesses in China are in a transition period. The focus is gradually shifting from a low-cost, labor-intensive way of production, into a model that is driven by creativity and innovation. However, there is still large room for improvement. Some TMT (Technology, Media

& Telecommunications) companies are rather competitive, yet we still lack creativity. A number of domestic smart phone makers, for example, have improved some of the iPhone’s functions, but their products cannot be deemed as fully original. Auto makers in Japan can be a role model in this case – they tend to adopt proven, sophisticated methods and skills and make it better. It’s the reason why American and German vehicles often feature more advanced functions, yet Japanese cars still broke into the US market in the 1970s and remain competitive in the world today.

But if the transition does not go well, we may end up in an awkward situation called the ‘Middle Income Trap.’ That is, we are losing the advantage of low-cost labor as a developing country, before we’ve grown the ability to produce creative value like a developed country.

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The Sinking of the SS Kiangya BY Erik Crouch

ast month’s disaster on the Yangtze was China’s worst boating accident in more than 60 years – since the sinking of the SS Kiangya just outside Shanghai, which claimed more victims than the Titanic. The Kiangya (in modern Romanization, “Jiangya”) set sail for Ningbo on December 3, 1948. The steamship was filled to the brim with both registered passengers and, as was common at the time, even more stowaways. While the boat was officially capable of holding just 1,186 people, the manifest listed 2,150. And there were surely more who weren’t listed at all – based on some estimates, there were over 4,000 people aboard. The Kiangya was just 50 miles from Shanghai, near the mouth of the Huangpu River, when disaster struck. Passengers heard a loud explosion in the ship’s stern – one later described it as a “clap of thunder, followed by a violent shaking in the hull.” The ship lost power immediately, knocking

out lights and vital communications equipment. Within ten minutes, the stern was completely submerged in the water, and the rest of the ship sank quickly. Unable to send a distress signal, the Kiangya’s catastrophe went unnoticed for hours. By the time the first rescuers arrived, it was too late for many – only about 700 people survived. To this day, it is unclear exactly what sank the Kiangya. Originally, some credited an accidental explosion of the ship’s boiler, but later investigations found that the boiler room was largely intact. Many historians believe that the ship was hit by a mine left behind in the Huangpu by the Imperial Japanese Navy, but that is hardly a universally-accepted theory: some investigations from the time of sinking say that the hull exploded outward, as if the explosion came from within the ship itself.

Being in the midst of China’s Civil War, Communist forces blamed the Kuomintang for the explosion, the Kuomintang blamed the Communists and everybody blamed Japan. Many modern historians contend that the story of the SS Kiangya is simply too blurred by history to ever know exactly what happened. Amazingly, the sinking of the Kiangya didn’t mark the end for the ship. Its hull was pulled from the ocean eight years later in 1956, a process that took more than five months. When it was finally on shore, the impressive workers at the Jiangnan Shipyard were able to reassemble the ship and – despite having been blown up, sunk and left to rot for nearly a decade – the Kiangya was once again sailing the seas by 1959, where it served as a ferry between Shanghai and Wuhan. The Kiangya – renamed the “SS East Is Red #8” in 1966 – continued to operate until 1983.

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Sightless in Shan Blind lives in a modern Chinese megacity 16

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hanghai Words by Erik Crouch, Interviews by Tongfei Zhang Photos by Nicky Almasy and Gez Sarvari

here are 17 pianos in Zhang Zhenyu’s office, with no room for an 18th. They are lined up back to back and side to side, each in various states of assembly – some look ready to be rolled out on stage, while others have their strings, hammers and metallic guts cracked open on display. Zhang moves from piano to piano, hitting a key, hearing a note and pulling out a wood-handled wrench that he deftly locks into one of 200 small metal pins to adjust the tone. For the inexperienced, the process is daunting – each piano is a rat’s nest of small, easily confused bits, let alone the training required to spot a good note from one that is ever-so-slightly flat. “A piano has more than a thousand parts, and each one can cause unwanted noise if it’s loose,” Zhang says. But the 37-year-old knows exactly which pin to turn, and how to turn it. That’s because he has been carefully trained for his job as a piano tuner, one of the few professions traditionally open to China’s blind. Blind since birth, chances had always been high for Zhang to become a music tuner or a masseur, the two established paths for China’s sightless citizens. Working for a massage parlor is by far the most common option – in 2013 alone, more than 25,000 people, all sightless to varying degrees, were trained as blind masseurs and masseuses. In his office, Zhang sits at a newly-tuned piano and readies his hands. He knows how to do quite a bit more than just tune the instrument – after studying music at the Shanghai School for the Blind, he learned to play piano, bass and flute. As his fingers descend on the keys, music fills the room – Zhang, however, is merely testing the piano to make sure everything is in working order. He doesn’t play for more than ten seconds before his phone rings. He whips an old, button-laden mobile from his pocket. “Wei?” It’s someone calling about his Taobao shop. Zhang reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a sleek, modern smartphone. With each tap of the screen, a digital voice narrates what is under his finger. He touches the orange Taobao icon, and the phone declares “Taobao!” He clicks again, opening the app. He taps higher on the screen – “Kan kan wo de Taobao dian” the phone says (“View my Taobao shop”) – and Zhang clicks once more. At least, that’s what we think the phone says. Tired of waiting the time of a normal voice narration, Zhang has changed his phone to read aloud at four times the usual speed. It sounds like a cassette player on the fritz, a sound recording set to “ludicrous speed.” It’s unimaginably, incomprehensibly fast – yet Zhang just clicks along, navigating his Taobao shop seemingly as easily as anyone would if they were able to see the icons themselves. In addition to tuning pianos, Zhang also sells the instruments, and his services, online. Using Taobao’s chat app, Ali Wangwang, he bargains with customers, makes deals and sorts out shipping using voice messages. When a customer replies with a text, the message is automatically read aloud (at light speed). There are more than 17 million visually impaired people in China and, thanks to technological advancements and social change, they are more involved and active in the nation than ever before. But this progress has www.thatsmags.com / July 2015

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Nobody understands us like other visually impaired people.

been hard won – in the past, many attempts to integrate the blind into society, however well intentioned, have fallen short. In the 1960s and 70s, for instance, Chinese linguists were recruited to develop a better system for translating the language into braille. They eventually decided on a two-cell system that represents phonetics and tones, similar to pinyin. But for many, the system never lived up to its potential – some vital school texts have never been translated into braille, and the Ministry of Education did not begin offering a braille/ electronically-assisted Gaokao college entrance exam until just last year. Without the braille Gaokao, China’s blind have long been cut out from the world of higher education, save for the few universities specifically designed for the nation’s handicapped. And for those who lost their sight later in life, a lack of adult-education programs teaching braille has meant that they’ve been largely on their own. Similar hopes – and disappointments – surround the “mang dao” (blind paths), the raised concrete bumps in sidewalks and subway stations that the blind can use to navigate. Cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou installed countless miles of such paths. Ignored by most sighted city-dwellers, the mang dao are meant to serve an important purpose: straight lines for a normal path, circles for turns or stops – theoretically, it would allow a blind man or woman to navigate the city unassisted. But today, the mang dao are a nightmare.

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According to Zhang, “They’re the least safe place in the world! They’re everywhere, but they don’t help – they are covered by bikes and scooters. We walk along the edge of the road instead. It’s dangerous, but not as dangerous as the mang dao.” If any readers doubt Zhang, we encourage them to do an experiment. It’s easy enough to find a sidewalk featuring the mang dao; next time you’re on one, simply close your eyes, feel the bumps beneath your feet and begin your journey. See how far you can get before bumping into a street food cart, moped or open manhole. (That’s Shanghai is not responsible for any injuries that may result.)

ut while previous attempts at bringing Shanghai’s blind into the fold may not have been the panaceas that they were hoped to be, there are still many reasons for the city’s sightless to be optimistic. “The difference between now and the past is huge. I’ve been blind for 38 years now, and the social atmosphere has never been so good,” says Gu Fengfang, a middle-aged blind woman. While she talks, her fingers are flying through a mesh of thick blue thread, spinning a knitting needle as a pair of socks takes shape. Gu went blind abruptly when she was 22 years old – “I was farming in a field. I looked up, and all of the sudden, I couldn’t see anything.”

For years after losing her sight, Gu was cautious, even afraid, of going outdoors by herself. Shanghai’s streets and sidewalks can be an aggressive, pushing, shoving swarm. “I thought it would be impossible. I thought going out alone was never going to happen to me.” But two years ago, Shanghai-native Xu Ying started the Chang Jiong program, a community organization for the city’s blind. The group meets a few times a week at various locations throughout Shanghai and holds social events, classes, dance programs and more. Xu advertised the program on the radio – reliably used by many of the city’s older blind residents – and Chang Jiong has become a hit. When we meet Gu, she is knitting away in a classroom along with a dozen other men and women, mostly middle-aged, who are working on arts and crafts. Today’s class project is to draw the Gate of Heavenly Peace, which is sketched on the whiteboard for students to copy. It looks like a typical adult class; save for the extra assistants floating around, helping answer questions like, “What color paint is this?” One man folds his paper into eighths, creases it, and unfolds it again, to keep track of where he is painting. Another keeps his nose just barely above the paper, where he is able to make out the lines that his marker is making on the sheet. As they paint, the classmates chat amongst themselves – for many, these are the only other blind people they know.

Learn Braille Chinese two-cell braille has been used in the Mainland since the 1970s. There are also different braille systems used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and even an older Mainland version – it’s hard to keep up. The system doesn’t try to represent characters – that would be a lot of dots – but instead breaks Chinese down into syllabilic groups. For example, “Shanghai” is one set of dots for the “sh-“ sound, another for the “-ang” sound, one for “h-” and one for “-ai.” Technically speaking, each set of dots should also be followed by another dot, marking the tone in Mandarin. This certainly helps get past Mandarin’s many homophones, but it is often dropped in practice. There are a lot of quirks within Chinese braille – too many to enumerate here – including abbreviations, changes in grammar (due to dropping certain sentence particles) and numerous ways to get around the homophone problem.

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“Ever since I began meeting other blind people in this organization, I’ve started to go into the city again,” says Gu. “Nobody understands us like other visually impaired people.” Before the Chang Jiong program, and others like it, it would have been hard to say that there was a “blind community” in Shanghai. There were certainly blind people, but they lived in an archipelago of apartments throughout the city, unaware of the others’ existence. Many lost their sight later in life – that meant they didn’t grow up with access to blind schools, likely didn’t read braille and may have never even met another blind person. But thanks to programs like Chang Jiong, the city’s blind have gotten the confidence to explore the city once more – and, fortunately, Shanghai was ready for them. “Life has never been so easy for us,” says Dai Zhaorong, a Chang Jiong program attendee, “especially the metros. I never get lost because metro staff are so helpful.” The mang dao may be a mess, but there are other options. The subway, specifically, has been a godsend – metro staffers are specifically trained to help visually-impaired subway goers, and the extra effort doesn’t go unnoticed. “Metro workers will meet me at the entrance to a station and lead me all the way to the train,” says Dai. “They also inform the staff at my destination about which train I’m in, and when the train stops, there are staff waiting to pick me up.” That’s not to say there aren’t glitches: “Once, I was waiting at a bus stop – the bus came, and I asked the driver what number it was,” Dai says. “He shouted, ‘Can’t you see!?’ I told him ‘No!’” The occasional confused bus driver aside, navigating the city’s public transit system is quite a bit simpler than getting by on Shanghai’s streets. We meet up with several Chang Jiong attendees a few weeks after their arts and crafts class. This time, they are in a park nestled within a Yangpu District apartment complex, where they are going to learn how to dance. The path from the subway station to the park was treacherous – only a few hundred meters, but a route pockmarked with potholes,

a bridge under construction and a what can only be described as an intentionally-difficult system of railings along the sidewalks, blocking all but the most observant of pedestrians from finding an easy place to cross the street. Nevertheless, Dai, Gu and a few other Chang Jiong program members have made it to the small apartment park. And now that they’ve arrived, they are here to do exactly what millions of other middleaged Chinese citizens do every day – dance to Xiao Pingguo ('Little Apple,' the massive Chinese pop hit from 2014). The familiar notes float from a small boom box one dancer has crammed in his pocket and – white cane in one hand, another dancer’s shoulder in the other – the group begins to jam. “It’s not easy for blind people to dance,” Dai says. “We learn each move by feeling and touching one another’s movements.” Dai leads the group along to the tune – they march, they twirl, they bow. Dai explains each move in intricate detail, and the other dancers do their best to follow along. They could give any other group of middle-aged Chinese park dancers a run for their money – they’re so good, in fact, that this group has performed dances for local community groups. Today, Shanghai’s blind are modern, active members of their local communities. Zhang Zhenyu, like millions of other Chinese entrepreneurs, has found a niche market on Taobao and is never more than an arm’s reach from his cellphone, courting new buyers. Dai and Gu travel the city’s public transit, meeting up with their friends and dancing to pop songs in parks. In other words, their daily lives aren’t too different from the millions of other people living in Shanghai. As if to prove that fact, before we leave the Chang Jiong arts and crafts program, several of the attendees pull us aside – they want selfies. The photos might not be much value to them, but they can send the pics to friends and family. We pose while a dozen phones excitedly shout at super-speed: “Pai zhaopian!” (Taking a photo!). Things haven’t always been this good for Shanghai’s blind but, with a smartphone in one hand and a white cane in the other, they’ve embraced all that the modern city has to offer. www.thatsmags.com / July 2015

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I LITERALLY CAN’T EVEN This literally-translated map of the Shanghai subway is not a particularly helpful navigation tool – just try telling someone that you want to “Take the Upon-Sea dirt iron from Basket Bridge to Glorious Virtue Road,” and see what happens. That would be a completely insane way of saying that you want to “Take the Shanghai subway from Tilanqiao to Jiashan Lu.” Thanks to this map, you’ll be thinking about the “real” (read: awkwardly translated) names of the city’s stations – and probably getting quite lost.

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it’s nice to take a step back and let some graph-

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POPULATION NATION

CHANGING TO CHANGE

On the map above, the east is red – and it’s also very, very crowded. The red part of that map, from roughly Heihe in Heilongjiang Province to Tengchong, Yunnan Province, is only 43 percent of China’s landmass – but it holds a staggering 94 percent of its total population, or about 1.3 billion people. That means the gray area (i.e. most of the country) holds just six percent of the nation’s people, or about 84 million. Much of China’s west has a population density as low as 0 – 48 people per square kilometer. Compare that to Shanghai, with more than 3,800 people/km2. But it’s not just China that has a lopsided population – it’s the world. The map below, which circulated widely online last year, shows an oblong circle covering China, India, Japan, Indonesia and Southeast Asia – and there are more people living inside that circle than outside it. In other words, those folks who live outside of Asia wouldn’t know “crowded” if it pushed them onto the subway along with 10,000 other commuters.

If you’re reading this in Shanghai, then there’s a good chance that there is a small heap of one-yuan coins jingling around in your pocket – if you’re in Beijing, then it’s more than likely you’ve got a wallet overflowing with bills of RMB1 and lower. That’s because, since 1992, the Central Bank of China has been testing out a program to swap out the nation’s smallest denominations of money for coins – but only in certain areas, for now. Shanghai, Zhejiang, Shenzhen, Jiangsu and Liaoning (red on the map) were the first areas to make the switch to coins, and they are still the areas heaviest in coins today. The blue areas (i.e. most of China) still primarily use bills for even the smallest denominations. One main reason that the bill/coin divide persists to this day is that bills last much longer in some areas of the country than others. The humid, rainy Southeast and Liaodong Peninsula wreak havoc on paper money much more than the dryer inland provinces. Also, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Shenyang (in Liaoning Province) are home to some of the nation’s biggest currency mints, which certainly didn’t hurt their chances of being chosen for Operation Kill Bill (not the real name). But, bill carriers, don’t lament! In sticking with paper, you are part of a proud tradition; the first paper money on earth was printed in China in the Yuan Dynasty, which ruled the nation from 1271 to 1368. So those bills may be a bit tattered, and they may take up too much wallet space, but they are part of history. And that’s something to be proud of, one disintegrating five-mao bill at a time.

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HIGH SPEED DREAMS

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

This map from 2010 shows China’s plans for a decade of high-speed rail construction. The nation went from having no high-speed rail system at all in the early 2000s to having the longest high-speed network in the world in less than 15 years. This map, drawn just as China’s rail boom was hitting a fever pitch, shows the (sometimes too imaginative) dreams that the next decade would hold. While many of the planned routes on this map were constructed – or are planned to be – there are a few that were quickly realized to be impractical or impossible. The map’s blue line connecting Shanghai and Hangzhou was a proposed maglev line, which would have shortened the commute between the two cities to just 27 minutes, traveling at epic speeds of 450 km/h (280 mph). When a high-speed rail connected the two cities in 2010, however, the maglev lost its appeal – the trip had already been shortened from 78 to 45 minutes, and that was fast enough for the tens of thousands of riders who make the trip each day. Also on this map is the “Taiwan Straight Tunnel Project,” a 150-kilometer (93-mile) long tunnel that would connect Fujian and Taiwan. The proposed tunnel would be three times longer than the Channel Tunnel connecting France with the United Kingdom. With great ideas come great technical difficulties, however, and the project has faced staggering costs, unsolved engineering problems and quite a few political issues. Despite being approved by the government, the tunnel seems to be on hold – for now. While this 2010 map did miss the mark on a few points, it is an incredible reminder of the scope of China’s highspeed system – and the nation’s willingness to undertake absolutely massive engineering feats. Last year alone, the country opened up lines connecting Taiyuan with Xi’an, Hangzhou with Changsha, Lanzhou with Urumqi, Nanning with Guangzhou and more. By the end of the decade, we can hope to ride those rails even further – and faster – than ever before.

For the last several Spring Festival holidays, Baidu has created “heat maps,” tracking the journeys made by the tens of millions of workers traveling from the nation’s cities to their home provinces. And travel they certainly do, en masse. This year, the 40-day travel season saw some 3.6 billion trips made throughout the country. And it wasn’t limited to just people living in the Mainland – overseas Chinese from Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and as far away as the United States came to join in the fun as well. The biggest travel hubs are Shanghai and Beijing, followed by Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dongguan. Hardly any Chinese towns, no matter how small, remain untouched by the massive, heaving crowds moving throughout the country each Chinese New Year.

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Spotlight

Miss Lu, founder of Atelier Miss Lu Tell us about Atelier Miss Lu. How did you start it? I started Atelier Miss Lu out of my own need for clothes that could suit my aesthetic – I like to think of myself as the brand’s first customer. I used to work in a very serious environment – my background is in finance – but I was never really a suit person. So I started designing garments I actually felt good wearing – professional, but with a twist. Soon enough, friends began asking if they could borrow them, then if I could make and sell my designs. The idea for Atelier Miss Lu kicked off from there. I opened my first shop two and half years ago at the crossing of Fuxing Lu and Wulumuqi, then another on Wuyuan Lu a few months later. What’s a typical Atelier Miss Lu piece? A classic cocktail dress with some playful details. I particularly like to emphasize the back – many of my designs are backless. I love the idea of a dress offering flexibility to the woman who wears it: formal if worn with a jacket, breathtaking on its own. I’m really into the whole ‘surprise effect.’ How would you describe your style? Feminine, modern and chic, with a bit of

teasing and a lot of attitude involved.

What’s fashion for you? Something timeless. I never follow trends – I think a real fashion piece never gets old. Fashion is something you could wear in 20 years’ time and still look fabulous in. The one fashion item you’d be never caught wearing is… Harem pants. You could hide two watermelons in that weird silhouette, they look so silly! Besides yourself, who is the Miss Lu client? An independent, well-educated woman with a clear social identity. Someone who knows what she wants, and who she is.

What’s the one thing you can’t live without? Food! I am a huge foodie. And my daily habits: reading, walking my dogs, cycling around the former French Concession. I like small, simple pleasures. // Atelier Miss Lu, 79 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 五元路79 号, 近乌鲁木齐路

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Wacky Tops Over the past year, street style has exploded as a genre of fashion imagery. From easy throw-on garments to the rise of sportswear, comfort has come to the forefront of the fashion industry, both on and off the catwalk. In Shanghai, boyfriend and girlfriend Chris O’Brien and Deanna Wong have paid homage to the trend with COB Originals, a straight-up clothing brand for men and women. They craft jumpers and tees that are playful and laid-back – great for half-dressed, half-asleep chic. Weaving together Chinese motifs (like bamboo patterns, characters and fireworks) with Western logos and graphics, each piece is comfortable but stylish, and suitable for: hanging out at 6am, a Friday night gig and – if you never find time to properly dress or undress – sleeping. Some of our favorite items? The ‘Frankie Says’ and ‘Don’t give a 事’ tees. If you like your tops to make a statement, check out this label. Tees and sweaters fall in the RMB100-350 range (free shipping within the Chinese Mainland).

// Studio (by appointment only): Building 3, 764 Changle Lu, by Fumin Lu 长乐路764号, 3 号楼, 近富民路 (185 0160 4370, www.coboriginals.com). Check them out at KTGA’s Vintage Tribal Fest on July 4-5 (see p93)

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A Marvel-lous Collection Fashion’s sense of humor can be both baffling and delightful. Just look at Beijing-based designer Zhang Chi’s latest capsule collection of super cool Marvel-inspired tees. Featuring bold and ultraloud designs spanning Captain America and the Incredible Hulk, these limited edition garbs just scream ‘comic cool’ (that’s a thing, don’t you know?). You might not be a superhero, but now you can look like one. Thank you, fashion. T-shirts from RMB738-798.

Coin cool In a city like Shanghai, where one-kuai coins are more common than Family Marts and most people stash them like a kid would do with candy, a coin holder isn’t passé, it’s a lifesaver – and maybe the first accessory all of us should purchase as soon as we arrive here. This one from Marimekko is perfect for the job. Joyful, attentiongrabbing and super hip, it’ll make piling up your coins an almost pleasurable activity. Almost. RMB240-300. // Available at Marimekko in the IAPM Mall (www. marimekko.com)

// Available at D2C and NPC stores across the city, as well as on chizhang.tmall.com.

Under the Lens

Overheard

Vogue Italia

“People have this misconception that [the Chinese] have replicated what we think is the Western world, but the Chinese fashion industry is awakening to its own identity nowadays.”

Proving that China is now firmly on the radar of fashion makers worldwide, the Italian edition of the style bible came out with a June issue dedicated entirely to the PRC. Articles spanned Chinese cinema, the key women shaping the superpower's cultural landscape and the shifting tastes among well-moneyed Chinese. Four stunning covers were shot to present 'The China Issue,' featuring supermodels Feifei Sun, Yuan Bochao, Ju Xiaowen and Taiwanese Fernanda Ly, Gia Tang and Jing Wen.

// Fashion photographer Chen Man, talking about her work and China’s fashion industry to the website Business of Fashion. The visionary has become known for her digitally mastered images, which capture the quickly modernizing China and its evolving ideas about beauty, luxury, consumption and culture in a fusion of Eastern and Western elements. Later this year, Man is set to unveil her first solo exhibition in China, showcasing her work alongside traditional Chinese paintings at the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing’s Forbidden City. www.thatsmags.com / July 2015

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A Sino-British party

BA celebrates British style in Shanghai

hat China has a soft spot for the United Kingdom is a wellknown fact. Over the last few years, the PRC has seen the rise of a voracious appetite for British culture, seen as a status symbol of wealth and success. It can be anything from watching a British TV period drama to being a member of a whiskey club, but the thirst for Britishness is growing by the year. The UK has taken notice. Last month, the country made a significant step toward granting full access to Chinese travelers, with a newly launched program (only valid for applicants through Belgium for now) that, from July 1, will allow Chinese visitors to apply and pay for their UK and Belgium visas with a single form. The new policy is set to increase the number of Chinese people visiting the UK, and it’s perfect coincidence that it overlaps with the 10th anniversary of British Airways (BA)’s flight services from Shanghai to London. The airline will no doubt play a pivotal role in bridging the two countries and fostering the development and growth of China-UK relationships. To mark its decade-long service to Shanghai market, BA hosted a grand celebration at the Langham Xintiandi last month. Held as a typically-British garden party, the event starred the award-winning singer Katherine Jenkins OBE and featured a performance from vocal group Jack Pack and a fashion show by Fenwick of Bond Street.

“We are very proud to be celebrating 10 years of flights between Shanghai and London and showing off some of the renowned British style,” said Keith Williams, British Airways’ executive chairman. “Our vision is to become the airline of choice for Chinese customers traveling to Britain and Europe, and Shanghai plays an integral part in this plan. We look forward to many more years of flights to this great city.” MC

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Arrivals

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Adidas Women

If, like us, you love how sportswear and athleisure have become the fashion world’s darling trends, news that Adidas just opened a female-specific store stocked with the brand’s latest workout offerings is set to make your day. Located in Super Brand Mall, the shop sells everything from trendy gym clothes and badass accessories to ultra-light shoes for running, training or playing tennis. The super covetable high-end line ‘Adidas by Stella McCartney,’ created in collaboration with the British designer, is also available here, as is the Adidas StellaSport series, designed for younger girls. To show you how to get into the workout action, weekly ATF (Adidas Training Formula) summer body-shaping classes are held in store, with Pilates and dance sessions provided to keep you fit through the summer. Follow “adidasGirls” on WeChat to learn more. TFZ // Unit1106, 1/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 正大广场1楼 1106商铺, 陆家嘴西路168号, 近陆家嘴环路

Covetry

Located in the Hongqiao area, Takashimaya Mall might not exactly be a particularly convenient shopping destination for many. However, the department store is home to some rather interesting shops and brands – Celia B anyone? – and, as of last month, Covetry, a multi-brand boutique carrying original designs aplenty. A classy interior of wooden floors, concrete gray walls and fixtures provides the backdrop for a diverse range of fashion labels that are culled tastefully from across the globe. Local, indie design is the main focus here, and most brands on stock are either China-based or hailing from Asia. The selection spans the structured fashion of Arete, feminine pieces by Emily Keller and Aly&Rachelle, inspirational jewelry from Éclat, La Jewelry, Momo’s March and NoBeing, luxurious bags by Mozaik, neat outerwear by Oba and statement eyewear from The Owner. Definitely worth a visit. // 1438 Hongqiao Lu, Level 4-48, by Hongbaoshi Lu 虹桥路1438号, 近红宝石路 (www.covetry.co)

As tastes evolve and a philosophy of ‘less is more’ seems to have taken over a growing number of well-off Chinese, smart money is being placed on a more discerning way of buying clothes, with bespoke garments rapidly becoming the most coveted pieces. Enter Rojo Clothing. A bespoke tailoring brand established by Irish designer Ronan Kent, the company does made-to-order suits, coming straight to your home or office to do so. Gents can choose between three styles – Essential (RMB1,000), Corporate (RMB1,700) both made from 100 percent wool, and Executive (RMB2,800), made from 100 percent cashmere – and make unlimited additions to their two-piece, from hand sewn initials to inner pockets and original lining. Besides the suits, shirts, ties and handkerchiefs are also available – all rigorously customized and handcrafted. Discreet guys looking for clothes that meet their fit, lifestyle and individuality should check this out. // rojoclothing.wix.com/rojoclothing

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G-Star RAW

For a fast-fashion brand, G-Star RAW is pretty great: their RAW for the Oceans project, a collaboration that takes plastic bottles from the world’s oceans and transforms them into innovative denim and apparel, has been going strong since it first launched in 2014. In partnership with Bionic Yarn, Pharrell Williams (who curates the entire line), the Vortex Project and Parley for the Oceans, they have gathered roughly 10 tons of said bottles in order to create a new denim range that looks and feels very very cool. The collection is now in its third installment, and is thoroughly rad. It features distressed jeans and jackets, shorts and shirts in a vibrant indigo hue or sporting prints of the project’s mascot, ‘Otto’ the octopus. Get your hands on it now. TFZ // 344 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu 淮海中路344号, 近马当路 (6312 9329)

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Home eclectic home

African-inspired décor in the former French Concession By Marianna Cerini, Photos by Nicky Almasy

Before moving to Shanghai, the couple was in Johannesburg for seven years, which explains the house’s somewhat African theme. An eclectic mix of African fabrics, motifs and decorative items blends with lots of greeneries and a few, well-edited Chinese furnishings. Bagares and Martin painted the zebra-patterned wall in the living room – and all the other vibrantly tinted walls in the flat – themselves.

anadian Edward Bagares and American Michael Martin have been teaching at international schools around the world for the last two decades. They arrived in Shanghai five years ago, looking for a place they could call home – somewhere spacious enough to fit the many objects collected in their lifetimes abroad. Their high-rise flat on Huashan Lu, a few minutes away from the leafy streets of the former French Concession, proved to be just it. A roomy apartment granting an almost 360-degree view of the city’s skyline, the home is a tasteful showcase of plants, organic textures, rich colors and exotic patterns; a quaint nest conjuring up images of the many places – South Africa and Egypt, in particular – the couple has lived in. The view needs no explanations, really. On a clear day, Pudong’s futuristic skyline can be spotted in the distance.

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Martin and Bagares.

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Keen to inject some real character into their home, the couple painted each wall in different hues. “We have a very similar style,” says Martin, “and we always purchase things keeping in mind they’ll have to travel with us. So we are very intentional in the way we approach decorating.”

“We have a penchant for plants,” says Bagares. “Greens and a bit of paint are some of the easiest and cheapest ways to liven up and transform a space.” Beautiful pots of flowers and shrubs are indeed main fixtures of the space, evoking the feel of the South African veld.

The master bedroom shows close attention to detail in the sourcing of unusual objects and cushions and the delicate Egyptian artwork that adorns the wall above the bed.

Bold colors and decor are balanced with subtle, quiet details throughout the space. The resulting vibe is both dynamic and refined.

Both Bagares and Martin admit to being avid hoarders of art and trinkets. African art, in particular, is one of the couple’s favorite aesthetic expressions.

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Travel

Eating South Korea

A culinary journey through our neighbor’s delectable offerings By Erin Singleton

A spread of Jeju black pig and classic Korean side dishes

T A Korean institution, fried chicken is crisp, juicy and, in some cases, so chili-drenched you’ll be at risk of hallucinating. 38

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hink of Korean food, and the first things that’ll come to mind are probably kimchi, bibimbap, BBQ and fried chicken. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for them. But that’s not the only top-notch grub that can be found in South Korea. A trip to Seoul and the honeymoon destination Jeju Island reveals plenty of other, equally enticing culinary treats. Besides its beaches, natural geological features and volcanic landscape, Jeju Island, in the Korea Strait, is also known for its seafood and black pork. The Jeju Black Pig, or heuk-doe-ji, is a breed of domestic pig that is a popular item on the menus of most BBQ restaurants, as its thick skin and layers of fat make it especially well-suited for the Korean style of barbequing. Crispy and flavorsome, the dish is the perfect star of a meal chock full of spicy pickled vegetables. Wash it down with soju, or Korean rice wine, and keep stuffing your belly full of meat. Seafood, of course, is the other main ingredient of the island’s local cuisine. In the urban areas, nearly every street is lined with restaurants sporting giant tanks right outside their front door. Each one overflows with flounder, abalone and octopus trying to escape their inevitable fate. Jeon is one of the best ways to enjoy the daily catch. A pan-fried savory

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pancake stuffed with mussels, clams, cuttlefish and spring onions, it is greasy, salty and incredibly moreish – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. A hot stone pot with crab, abalone, clams and shrimp is also a delectable, lush affair of flavors of the sea, the seafood so fresh one can actually smell the breeze of the ocean while eating it. If a carb-load is what you’re craving, any of the many chicken and beer restaurants dotting the island will get your fix just right. The blissfully sinful combo can be found at pretty much any street corner, with stalls, holes-in-the-walls and more sizeable venues serving up hops and deep fried deliciousness tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce. A Korean institution, the chicken is crisp, juicy and, in some cases, so chili-drenched you’ll be at risk of hallucinating. It has been fried not just once, but at least twice, as a result of which it shows a thin, crackly and almost transparent skin. Never greasy, always delicious, it’s one of the messiest things you’ll ever eat – always served with a box of tissues and a bin for bones – so addictively good the finger-licking becomes almost an essential component of the meal. Back to urban Seoul, things only get better. The food scene here is a lot more diverse, with many neighborhoods boasting their own distinct dishes or specialties. Picking just some of them is a truly hard feat. We recommend eating your way through as many as you can. Myeongdong, Seoul’s incredible shopping district, the city’s countless markets and the artsy Insadong neighborhood are all good places to start. Here you can feast on spicy sausages and meatballs, French fries, hot dogs and mile-high cones of soft serve. The staples of Korean “fast food” are of course on offer too: gimbap (aka Korean sushi), bibimbap (hot stone pots full of rice, veggies and raw egg), omelets stuffed with fried rice, deep fried pork covered in a gravy and yukgaejang, a spicy soup made with shredded beef, eggs, scallions and noodles.

Erin browsing stalls on one of Myeongdong's food streets, in Seoul

A must-try is tteokbokki, glutinous tubular rice cakes usually swimming in in gochujang, a red chili pepper sauce. The so-called fries of Korea – ubiquitous and eaten standing up – they make the perfect snack on the go. Particularly delicious is also the hoddeok, a yeasty pancake with a variety of fillings such as sugar, cinnamon and nuts and pressed on a hot oily griddle until flat and crunchy on the outside and perfectly gooey hot on the inside. It smells so good it takes a lot of willpower not to immediately take a huge bite, but be careful, because the inside is like molten lava for a solid five minutes. Hongdae, the club district where you’ll find lots of young people

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Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul

Jeju seafood

Seoul's Noryangjin Fish Market

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and some more great food, is where you’ll want to go for some more barbecuing. Opt for one of the many hole-in-the-wall-type BBQ places, grab a few friends, order up some soju, throw some pork (samgyeopsal) or beef (sogogi) on the grill in the center of the table and dig in. The meat is fresh, the kimchi is spicy and the techno is blaring from neighboring dance halls. You wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. When your liver recovers from the night out in Hongdae, give it a little bit more to suffer from by visiting a makgeolli house, which is basically the Korean version of a pub. A milky, fizzy rice wine once considered a farmer’s drink, the liquor is currently undergoing a hipster revival, and many outlets around Seoul have started selling it. Admittedly quite pungent, the spirit comes also in flavors like apple or chestnut – try them all and order some pancakes to nibble on. Of course, no visit to Seoul would be complete without a dinner of raw seafood at Noryangjin Fish Market. A foodie’s paradise, the market boasts more than 700 stalls selling freshly caught fish, shellfish, squid and plenty of less-identifiable undersea treats. Sannakji (live octopus) should be on the list of things to try, although only for those with an adventurous palate: served fresh, the octopus’s sesame oil-coated tentacles are still wriggling around in between your chompers as you try to slurp them down without choking. If that doesn’t sound appealing, you can always buy some fresh sashimi from any vendor and have them slice it up right in front of you. If you prefer your seafood cooked, take your purchases to one of the restaurants around the edge of the market: they’ll prepare your food and you can eat it at one of the tables provided. One word of advice: in between a food stall and a visit to a local joint, make sure to buy a new pair of pants in one of the many markets. The pair you wore into Korea definitely won’t fit when you leave.

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Burn off those calories JEJU ISLAND Hike the Seongsan Ilchulbong The Seongsan crater on the Southeast side of Jeju Island is a beautiful area for hiking. Once you arrive, it is about a thirty-minute walk up some stone stairs to its rim. On a clear day, you can stand on the rim and see the whole crater basin, which resembles a tropical rain forest. After hiking back down, walk down another few flights of stone stairs to the ocean, where you can see the famous haenyeo, or women divers, in action. This group of women have been free diving to collect abalone and octopus for generations, and many of them are still going strong at over 70 years old. Walking Around Seogwipo Seogwipo, the city on the southern side of Jeju Island, has several great areas for walking. One of them is the Seogwipo Artist Walk that starts at Lee Jung Seop Park and weaves through the city’s backstreets. There are also several waterfalls, including Jeongbang Falls, which flows right into the ocean. After visiting, you can walk along the harbor to a second waterfall, Cheonjiyeon Falls, nestled back in a beautiful park.

SEOUL Walking through the Bukchon Village Seoul (from palace to palace) One of the best walking trails in Seoul is between two of the famous palaces on the northern side of the city. After exploring the Gyeongbokgung Palace in the morning, walk east towards the Bukchon Village, an old settlement tucked away in the hills boasting some beautifully preserved old-style roofs. There are alleys and hidden areas all through the neighborhood to explore and take pictures. Towards sunset, head further east still to the beautiful Changdeokgung Palace to round out the day.

Namsan Park Namsan Park in the middle of downtown Seoul is one of the most iconic areas to hike in the city. On top of the hill is the Namsan Tower, which offers unparalleled views of the capital. You have the option to take a cable car up the hill, but if you want to make room for your next street food snack, we suggest hiking up. If you’re not too worn out from the uphill hike, back on flat ground is another small cultural village called the Namsangol Hanok Village, a popular destination on a sunny day to spot people in traditional Korean dresses taking their wedding photos.

// Erin Singleton is a food blogger. Check more of her food writing at shanghaispice.wordpress.com

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POC

Portrait Of China

Kafka, 22

I am a big rock’n’roll fan. And I love punk. The Clash are my favorite band. I can even play some of their songs a little. I’d love to sing professionally one day.

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Green Massage

f all the body parts that need tending, the last you’d expect to be treated to a thorough massage is the hip. Yet that’s exactly what Green Massage Han Dynasty Therapy focuses on – and oh boy, does it feel good. Specifically designed to nurse those suffering from an excessively sedentary office life, the treatment was recently introduced into the spa’s menu. It is performed by male therapists only, as it requires a lot more strength that normal massages. After getting changed in the spa’s pristine dressing room (you can also take a little bath if you want) the masseuse takes you to a peaceful room where soft music and even softer beds will get you right into relaxation mode. The entire treatment is based on pressing acupoints around the hip to unlock energy levels. Our therapist was forceful yet never excessively so, and explained that the buttock acts as an important pivot of energy circulation connecting the upper and lower body. Unlocking

the Lalu qingdao

the meridians around the hip, he said, effectively improves such circulation, while preventing edema and varicose veins. He then proceeded to press on specific points from our legs to the feet, gradually relieving us of aches we didn’t even know we had. To finish the treatment, hot stones wrapped in an herbal pouch (so as to make their heat bearable) are applied beneath the back for 20 minutes to heal lumbar muscle strain. You aren’t supposed to shower for about three to four hours after the treatment, as blood vessels are wide open, but you won’t feel the need to: sipping a complimentary white fungus soup served at the end of the therapy, we felt filled up with energy, and eager to make our relief last for as long as we could. TFZ

// First trial price: RMB298/60 mins (original price: RMB398/60 mins). Buy 10 get four free. Valid till July 10. 58 Taicang Lu, by Ji’nan Lu 太仓路58号, 近济南路 (5386 0222)

or a summer weekend away from Shanghai, head to Qingdao and stay at the Lalu Hotel. A stunning seaside hotel surrounded by the ocean on three sides, the property has been conceived to reflect the secluded philosophy of Confucianism. This translates into a design that’s both minimalist and Zen in each and every element, from the furniture to the plants and even the food. The mastermind behind it is Australian star architect Kerry Hill, who has strived – rather successfully – to recreate the oriental concept of “unity of man and nature” using four natural materials: log, granite, glass, and metal. The end result is a building that seems to be born out of nature. Stepping into the lobby, guests will hear graceful music played by ancient instruments, while a stroll through any hallway will reveal beautiful lacquerwares, calligraphy and paintings. Rooms – all of which feature a 180 degrees ocean view – come equipped with the Analects of Confucius; a sign that the philosophy of the ancient Chinese sage really is taken seriously here. Besides the stunning architecture and gorgeous guestrooms, the hotel is also worth a visit for its spa center, which is divided into an outdoor and indoor area. While the former includes the reception, sauna, beauty salon, treatment rooms, a fitness center, yoga pavilion and an ecological ornamental pond, the latter features an infinity pool, hot spring, tanning area and rock plate impact area. For quality and surroundings, the facility is easily comparable to Taiwan’s Asahi Onsen, Izu Peninsula Rehai hot springs.

// 277 Jiu Long Shan Lu, Qingdao 青岛市经济技术开发区九龙山路277号 (532 83166666, qd.thelalu.com/)

www.thatsmags.com / July 2015

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ARTS Coming to a theater near you

Made in Shanghai

The Monk

CTRL Sound Academy

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3 It’s Chinese blockbuster season with a slew of domestic productions taking over the big screens for the next few weeks. One of the most anticipated is this martial arts action epic based on Xu Haofeng’s best-selling novel, A Monk Comes Down the Mountain. Farewell My Concubine’s Chen Kaige directs a star-studded cast headlined by two-time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor winner Aaron Kwok. The film follows an exiled monk who encounters a kung fu master possessing a powerful book detailing the lost art of the ‘Ape Strike’ technique. When word gets out of its existence, the monk must protect the book and his new master from a number of antagonists.

Shaun the Sheep Movie

As one of the bass lords on the Rankadank label, Q-Kraft has rocked most of Shanghai’s top underground clubs. He’s now ready to spread his knowledge to the next generation of beatmakers with the opening of CTRL Sound Academy. “What I want the academy to do is teach the basics,” the Brit explains. “When you’re learning, the worst thing is not being sure of yourself. Sometimes it’s not necessarily your fault that something isn’t working, but you get so caught up in it that you wind up working weeks on one bit. I hope the courses will give people good fundamentals so they can practice and learn faster on their own.” The ten-week course on DJing, producing and scratching will be taught by Shanghai staples like DJ Caution (Come Correct, Love Bang), Conrank (Rankadank) and Mau Mau (Yo Banfa). Classes are also offered in Chinese and given by domestic stalwarts like two-time DMC China champion HBD, Misloop (Rankdank) and Dexter (Darkmatter). “There are shortcuts you can take to make your beat sound better,” Q-Kraft explains. “The lecturers have developed techniques over a long time that they can pass onto our students.” Students in the DJing course will start on vinyl decks, learning often-ignored basics like beat matching, before moving onto more modern methods like using Serato digital DJ decks. The end-of-term assignment is to produce your own mixtape through Ableton, which naturally segues into the production course. Students will have free use of CTRL Studios outside of class time to fine-tune their craft. // For more information or to enroll visit www.ctrsondacademy.com. Classes are available for RMB500 per session or RMB5,000 for ten-week course at CTRL Studios, No. 2, 700 Wuyi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu, 武夷路700弄2号, 近凯旋路 (135 6498 3193, info@ ctrlsoundacademy.com)

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Since debuting in the Academy Award-winning short A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep has delighted fans in 180 countries with his popular titular TV show. The Wallace and Gromit spin-off is now in the spotlight again for his debut film. The unusually sharp Shaun finds himself in trouble after his shenanigans cause his farmer to get lost in the city where he suffers a bout of amnesia. Now, Shaun and his flock must venture from the farm, evade animal control and try to jog up the memories of their farmer, who has become a world-famous stylist. The family-friendly hit has already grossed nearly USD60 million worldwide and will be released in North America in August. WIN We give away a pair of tickets for the UME International Cineplex in Xintiandi every week. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy. com with the subject ‘UME’ for your chance to win.

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Is there nothing that Doremon can’t do? The chubby “cat-type robot's" latest film Stand By Me Doraemon was the first Japanese movie to be released in China in nearly three years. It follows a recent speech by Xi Jinping stressing the importance of cultural exchange between the nations. Fans agree, with the film topping the box office last month.

Reality TV fever has swept the country with series like Running Man adapted into hit films. That may change as the SAPPRFT has announced new regulations limiting satellite broadcasters to one reality series, most likely per year. Shows must be “close to the masses, with no exaggeration and no mixing the spurious with the genuine.” Tough luck, We Are in Love.

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Quite a few charttopping acts are invading Shanghai over the next few months including this genrebending indie-pop duo. Over four albums, twenty one pilots have crafted an eclectic sound, mixing melodic piano, frenzied rapping and booming drums. Released in May, Blurryface was their first US number-one record. They’ll be making their Shanghai debut at QSW Culture Center on July 28. Other stars visiting Shanghai include Imagine Dragons (Aug 19), Maroon 5 (Sep 12), Bon Jovi (Sep 14), Robbie Williams (Sep 20) and Muse (Sep 21). We will be giving away a pair of tickets to these shows on our WeChat. For your chance to win, add Thats_Shanghai or scan the QR code .

// July 28, 8pm, RMB180-230. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

What’s New Singaporean author Kevin Kwan rocketed to fame with his best-selling debut Crazy Rich Asians. The searing satire of the lifestyles of the rich and famous makes its way to the Mainland in the sequel China Rich Girlfriend. Expect a romp through the country’s most exclusive clubs and an insider’s look at what it’s like to be gloriously, crazily China-rich.

Few Mainland movies have been as polarizing as Guo Jingming’s hugely successful Tiny Times series. The saga of four girls trying to have it all (and succeeding) comes to a conclusion on July 9 when part four comes out. Expect fabulous fashion and puzzling plot twists. Love it or hate it, Tiny Times 4 will make a boatload of money.

There is a growing number of bassment producers in the country, and few have risen up the ranks like 3asic. After several releases on labels like Rankadank, he’s striking out on his own with his Project Sync label. His latest disc This Album Made My Friends Bassick is a mix of booming trap and ethereal future bass. Available at 3asic.bandcamp.com.

Xintiandi is shaping up to be the place for big summertime shows devoted to legends, with Van Gogh Alive continuing until August. Across the street, Lafayette Arts Center hosts a celebration of all things Beatles. This travelling exhibition features original photos, neverbefore-displayed vinyl, more than 250 original news reports on the group and several items owned by the Fab Four, on loan from private collectors. There will also be an artistic reproduction of Abbey Road, allowing you and your friends to recreate the iconic album cover.

// July 3-Oct 7, 10am-8pm, RMB40-180. Lafayette Arts & Design Center, 323 Fuxing Lu, by Madang Lu 复兴中路323号, 近襄阳南路 (www.gewara.com)

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MISA 2015

The sixth edition of the Music in the Summer Air classical festival takes over the new Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Hall from July 4-18. Once again, China Philharmonic Orchestra’s Yu Long and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s Charles Dutoit have crafted an eclectic lineup with live concerts scoring 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Matrix. Living legends like minimal music pioneer Steve Reich and “the world’s most controversial organist” Cameron Carpenter will collaborate with the SSO at the venue’s Concert Hall. Other acts like the Berliner Philharmonic Brass and Paco Peña will perform intimate shows at the Chamber Hall. // July 4-18, 7.30pm, RMB50-580 (per show). Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Baoqing Lu 复兴中路1380号, 近宝庆路 (400 821 0522, www.misa.org.cn)

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The Biggest Rock Band in the World? On the hunt with Linkin Park BY Andrew Chin

lready movie stars like Lost in Thailand’s Huang Bo and American Dreams in China’s Huang Xiaoming have Weibo’d their excitement. As the group’s guitarist and vocalist Mike Shinoda explains, the love is mutual. “Our Chinese fans have been so wonderful and loyal,” he gushes. “It’s really exceptional, because we haven’t toured there as much as we would like to. For some places, fans kind of forget about you if you don’t play there. In China, it’s kind of the opposite. We’re very grateful and excited about coming.” It will be the third time that Linkin Park has played Shanghai. Their 2007 show set a pre-sales record by selling more than 8,000 tickets on the first day. Turntablist Joe Hahn

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In regards to performing, the 39-year-old version of myself would crush the 23-yearold version of myself. recalls being told that their 2009 show “was the biggest show for a rock band in China.” Since they last came to these shores, the group has released the electronic-tinged Living Things and last summer’s The Hunting Party. Frontman Chester Bennington attributes the latter disc’s sound to Shinoda’s desire “to write heavy hard rock songs.” “We wrote together more as a band,” Bennington adds. “There were more sessions with multiple guys than usual. Typically, we

work more like a hip hop production crew in the studio and behave more like a traditional band during post-production.” Bassist Dave Farrell attributes that desire to exploring different facets of their sound as key to the group’s longevity. “We’re all very different people compared to when we started as a band, but all of us are still sincerely excited about the potential of making new music,” he says. “That moment when someone brings in something

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With over 60 million records sold and five consecutive chart-topping albums, Linkin Park lives up to Kerrang’s lofty claim that they are the biggest rock band in the world right now. That rabid fanbase extends to Mainland China, where Prince William’s favorite group will be embarking on a five-city stadium tour that stops off at Hongkou Football Stadium on July 22.

new to the studio that makes the hair stand up on your arms still happens. It’s why being in a band is cool in the first place.” After years of record label rejection, Linkin Park shot to fame with their debut album Hybrid Theory. Hits like ‘In the End’ and ‘One Step Closer’ showcased the group’s thoughtful take on nu-metal and were buoyed by Bennington’s soaring vocals and Shinoda’s rhymes. Over the years, the group has evolved into model rock stars, inspiring younger acts like Evanescence while working with artists that have inspired them like Korn, Metallica and Jay-Z. They’ve won two Grammys but arguably their most treasured accolade is the Global Leadership Award they received from the UN

Foundation for their Music for Relief organization. Currently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Music For Relief has raised over USD7 million for victims of disasters, including those affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake. A dollar from each ticket sold will be directly donated to the organization. “Music for Relief started from a place of wanting to mobilize the music community and help in different areas,” Farrell explains. “There’s power in numbers, and our goal is to figure out ways to be a louder voice. Whether it means raising money for relief efforts in disaster areas or gathering interest in issues about the environment, it’s about letting those in charge know that the generation coming up cares.” It’s not the only milestone for the band this year. Although Shinoda promises that a new album will be released in 2016, many of the group’s fans are focusing on the 15th year anniversary of Hybrid Theory. While the group is demure about any upcoming celebrations, Bennington marvels at the group’s journey. He cracks, “the thing that’s changed the most is probably my hair,” but assures us the current iteration of the group is the best yet. “In terms of creativity and drive, we’re much more focused and have a very clear understanding of how the band works,” he says. “In regards to performing, the 39-year-old version of myself would crush the 23-yearold version. I’m happy the older we get, the easier it gets and the better we get at it.”

That moment when someone brings in something new to the studio that makes the hair stand up on your arms still happens. It’s why being in a band is cool in the first place.

// July 22, 8pm, RMB200-1,800. Hongkou Football Stadium, 444 Dong Jiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 东江湾路444号, 近四川北路. (4008 101 887, www.228.com.cn)

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OK Go

Portrait of the artist as a creative agency BY Andrew Chin

In a post-MTV world, going viral is more powerful than topping the charts. Few bands have rocked this new paradigm like OK Go. While they have released four albums of acclaimed indie-rock, their eye-popping music videos have more than 100 million YouTube views. Big brands like Chevy have tapped into their online popularity for quirky ad campaigns, allowing the independent group to chase their creative whims unfettered.

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here are no real lines between formats in how creativity bubbles out of you,” frontman Damian Kulash explains. “We chase music, we chase videos, we chase the live shows. It feels all the same to us.” Forged in the fertile Chicago underground of the late 1990s, OK Go always stood out. While tipping his hat to artier peers like The Sea and the Cake and Lonesome Organist, Kulash admits, “our stuff was always much poppier than that. All the nerdy rock boys would roll their eyes at us and all their girlfriends would really love it. We were a bit more of Cheap Trick’s version of Chicago.” Adding to their mystique was their commitment to visuals. Although they made USD60 for early gigs, they spent USD300 making four-color silk-screened posters to decorate the stage. “People started to recognize our name from that,” Kulash notes. “You realize these art projects are fun and good because a band needs to have its whole other universe. You might as well chase any creative ideas you have even if some of them aren’t strictly music.” Several years into their career, the band’s break came by accident. A homemade video of the quartet dancing a choreographed routine in their backyard to ‘A Million Ways’ became an online hit, despite being only emailed to their friends. The follow-up, ‘Here It Goes Again,’ saw the group do another

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intricate routine while riding treadmills. The Grammy Award-winning music video catapulted the group to fame, with more than 20 million YouTube views to date.

The initial feeling was, ‘wow, it’s finally happening.’ Then we realized people will know us as those treadmill guys for the rest of time.

“The initial feeling was, ‘wow, it’s finally happening,’” Kulash recalls. “Then we realized people will know us as those treadmill guys for the rest of time. We had to make a pretty quick decision. Do you run from it or embrace it as something we do? We doubled down on it.” Imaginative music videos have since been the group’s calling card. They constructed a Rube Goldberg machine for ‘This Too Shall Pass,’ danced with dogs in ‘White Knuckles’ and created a colorful smorgasbord literally smeared on the screen for ‘WTF.’ Brands have noticed, including domestic furniture chain Red Star Macalline. The group sent three weeks in Shanghai filming

a commercial set to ‘I Won’t Let You Down,’ that had them literally walking on the ceiling. “Pretty much everyone’s goal is to have creative autonomy, but it’s challenging,” Kulash admits. “I don’t really want to be running a business, but this way, it’s all clear from the get go. You guys want to get a million eyeballs and we want to have complete creative control.” That free spirit has seeped into their music. Last year’s Hungry Ghost saw the group moving towards a more electronic direction, which Kulash admits was a surprise. “The last two albums have been more about chasing the feeling within you and seeing if you can get to it,” he explains, noting he writes as many songs on synthesizers as he does on guitar. Their Mainland fans will get to enjoy the group in the flesh when they bring their inaugural China tour to QSW Culture Center on July 31. Always innovative, the group has begun to introduce Q&A sessions with the audiences from the stage during shows. “We get a lot of Star Wars questions,” Kulash admits. “We have very nerdy fans.”

// July 31, 8.30-10pm, RMB340-380. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路

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Braids

New shades of blue BY Andrew Chin

fter releasing two critically acclaimed albums, indietronica act Braids decided to change their songwriting and recording process for their latest disc, Deep in the Iris. “It was super important for us to change up our environment to create a completely separate feeling,” explains front woman Raphaelle Standell-Preston. “We went from a little box with no windows in the dead of winter in Montreal to great expanse, intense heat, burning heat and total isolation in Arizona. On Flourish // Perish, we spent a lot of time tinkering in front of the computer and on midi controllers. At the end of recording, we vowed to play together on whatever we recorded next. We discovered that raw energy on Deep in the Iris.” While driving to the desert, the group was inspired listening to Joni Mitchell’s Blue. Standell-Preston praises the legendary singer-songwriter for “how raw she is and how she just lays everything out honestly.” That influence is especially prominent in their latest single, ‘Miniskirt.’ Dubbed by critics as a modern feminist anthem, the song decries slut-shaming, an issue that came

to prominence after a Toronto police constable suggested, “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to not be victimized.” “Seeing how people have responded to it has been really rewarding and assuring,” Standell-Preston says. “A lot of people have thanked us for writing it and giving a voice to these issues. It’s resonated really strongly, more than anything we’ve done in the past.”

Dubbed by critics as a modern feminist anthem, ‘Miniskirt’ decries slut-shaming.

As the last song written for the disc, Standell-Preston imagines ‘Miniskirt’ “foreshadowing a more raw and direct writing style” for Braids. “As we play it live we’ve learned how to

Gigs to See

// July 24, 8.30pm-late, RMB150-220. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路

// July 9, 9pm-late, RMB80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路

WIN We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Braids’ by July 8 for your chance to win.

Laura Fygi

Fifi Rong

The Beijing-born chanteuse has been making waves in her new London home. She’s already worked with trip hop icon Tricky while releasing standout discs like last year’s Next Pursuit. She returns to her motherland after touring the country last year with AM444. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Fifi Rong’ by July 22 for your chance to win.

inject even more energy and intensity into it,” she adds. “That’s been very inspiring for future songs we want to write.” The prolific group is already eyeing recording sessions in the summer but will first play Yuyintang on July 9. “The live show is kind of explosive,” Standell-Preston promises. “It is dynamic and powerful, yet intimate at the same time. It has been a long time coming to get this kind of sound.”

Future Gaze

In a nice change of pace, Shanghai actually says hello to a new local band. The all-star group features former Tom and Katie singer Sharon Q, Nonplus of Color drummer Daniel Nagels and Acid Pony Club’s Clement Pony. They make their grand debut at Yuyintang with support from Nonplus of Color, Dirty Fingers and Little Monster. We have a pair of tickets to give away. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Future Gaze’ by July 15.

While she started out as a member of the Dutch disco group Centerfold, Fygi has amassed a large following thanks to her jazzinspired tunes. She’s become a Shanghai favorite with frequent high profile gigs including a July 25 date at Shanghai City Theatre. An all-star band of the city’s jazz standouts will back her up. We have a pair of tickets to give away. For your chance to win, simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Laura Fygi’ by July 22.

// July 25, 8pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai City Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu 都市路4889号, 近名都路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

// July 17, 10pm, RMB60. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路.

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Encore Live

Spreading the gospel of music BY Andrew Chin

or 15 years, Ruby Hsiao has been a patron to the city’s music scene as owner of The Melting Pot. However, she’s eyeing bigger stages with her new Encore Live series of tribute concerts. “Every show has to have a story,” she explains. “We will provide detailed information about each topic and are trying to reach out to an older local audience.” The series sprang out of last year’s successful concerts honoring James Brown and Whitney Houston at the Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall. It kicks off again on July 26 with a Hip Hop Timeline show at The Mixing Room. “We want to build up a monthly Sunday evening concert series there,” Hsiao says. “On Monday, you have to work and Saturday, you already have a hangover.” Popular soul duo Denise & Smokey are producing the show, which will chronologically explore the development of hip hop starting from the 1960s. Smokey expresses excitement that he can “rock some Adidas, break out the baggy pants and the Karl Kani suit I still own.” Taking a break from auditioning potential performers, he notes, “what we’re trying to do with Encore Live is showcase new talent as well.” “The whole mission of Encore Live is to make local people more aware of musical of all genres from an international perspective,” adds musical partner Denise Mininfield. “We’re giving them a story to educate and entertain.” The two got a taste of the power of the series when they tore the roof at last year’s Tribute to James Brown concert.

Our mission is to make local people more aware of music of all genres from an international perspective. We’re giving them a story to educate and entertain.

Mininfield laughs about having to twist Smokey’s arm to perform, while he admits, “I was on stage the whole time playing guitar and watching all them cats sing. When it was my turn, I guess it all channeled through me.” The tribute concerts were such a success that the prestigious venue plans to host seasonal Encore Live shows. The next one will be a Tribute to Stevie Wonder on November 20. “The Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall has such a classical tradition and they thought this was the right type of pop music to add to the venue,” Hsiao explains. “Personally, I’m very excited because we are the first group to be accepted to build a regular pop show.” Already, Encore Live has scheduled an Elvis Presley Memorial Concert at The Mixing Room on August 16. Plans are underway for tribute concerts to artists (Sade, Michael Jackson) and genre timeline shows (blues, jazz, Latin, goth). “What I want is for us to do three or four shows a year that are professionally taped,” Hsiao says. “We want to have a product to reach out to big international companies. When they see these musicians doing a July 2015 / www.thatsmags.com

serious and good show, they will want to link with Encore Live.” Those involved have already reaped the benefits. Smokey & Denise agree that the series attracts “more locals,” compared to their recurring gigs at venues like The Apartment and the Cotton Club. “It’s also given me an opportunity to meet a lot of different talented artists,” Smokey adds. “We’re already talking about doing some projects together. It’s just a matter of finding time to do it.” With up to 20 musicians participating in each show, Hsiao envisions Encore Live as a platform for these artists to get their names heard. “All these musicians have no problems finding gigs and festivals,” she notes. “But there’s no identity. The music is great, but people don’t even know their names.” // July 26, 7.30-8.30pm, RMB180-280 (presale), RMB220-320 or RMB2,000 for suite for six with food. The Mixing Room, Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路

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he life cycle of a Shanghai band is short. It’s a reality that Goushen guitarist Lao Bi knows all too well. “We feel like the oldest band in Shanghai,” he sighs. “Why can’t bands keep going past the one or two year mark? Look at how many staples Beijing has.” The hard rocking quartet arose from the ashes of heavy metal group Androsace and thrash-rockers Bigong Bijing, debuting at the 2012 Rocksgiving show with a Black Sabbath set. Releases like KTV 666 and last year’s sterling Dio Cane showcased their chops, incorporating elements of heavy metal, punk, grunge and blues-driven hard rock in one rocking package. “I don’t know if our tolerance went up or we stopped drinking so much, but we actually starting getting more work done and got more interesting,” Lao Bi explains. However, if any band had an excuse to have their Last Waltz moment, it’s Goushen. Last year, frontwoman Lenz left to complete her Master’s degree in Australia. Rather than throw in the towel, the group has rebounded with a new singer Teresa Ren, whom they

discovered at Live Bar. “People are going to make comparisons but it’s like two different bands,” Lao says. “We should almost change the band name, but fuck it – not doing it.” After a few trial shows, Ren will be fully in the spotlight at Goushen’s July 3 show at Yuyintang. They’ll be releasing their new EP, Not Easy to Roll which Lao describes as “perfect for driving in the summer time.” “This one harkens back to that 1970s Thin Lizzy-Queen kind of feel,” he adds. “It’s something that showcases Teresa and if you liked the band before, this is a good opportunity to get your toes wet with a new singer.” While he harbors no illusions of rock stardom, Lao hopes the band gets recognized more on a national level. “We enjoy what we’re doing and touring China is so cheap and easy,” he explains. “All you have to do is hop on a train with your guitar. We could do a different circuit for the next five to ten years and we might break even.” The show kicks off a busy summer for the group who will also perform an EP release show in Beijing. “Let’s do it now,” Lao says. “Because goddammit, our bassist is leaving in August to do her Master’s.”

// July 3, 9-11.30pm, RMB40. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (goushen.bandcamp. com)

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DANCE

Echoes of Eternity

Patrick De Bana updates Tang Dynasty romance BY Zoey Zha

hen the name Patrick de Bana appears on one side of an equation, it’s easy to work out the other side: Love. The German-Nigerian choreographer made his name in Shanghai with a series of successful ballet productions like last year’s star-studded Baiser Vole. Always upfront in revealing love as his inspiration, de Bana takes inspiration from the Chinese poem Song of Everlasting Sorrow, which details the legendary and tragic Tang Dynasty romance of Emperor Ming and Lady Yang. “I was drawn by the name of this book the moment I laid my eyes on it,” he explains. “I know that people in China talk about the emperors all the time, but I speak for Lady Yang. To me, it was Lady Yang who made Emperor Ming famous. With her at his side, the Emperor was not just any emperor among hundreds of others in history.” The story is divided into two parts. It begins when Emperor Ming meets the gorgeous Lady Yang and falls in love with her. While content with the happiness of love, Emperor Ming loses his focus as the ruler of

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If we take away the crown and jewels, they were a man and a woman first, before everything else. the regime – perfect timing for traitors and rebellions. When turmoil forces the royal family to escape the palace, critics blame Lady Yang. With those around her demanding her death, she complies by hanging herself. “The strongest part for me is the ability of Lady Yang to sacrifice herself for love,” de Bana says. “This is one of the most beautiful actions a human can do. As I see it, she went straight up to heaven.” With a story that combines love, drama and history, de Bana admits that he began planning the adaption while rehearsing Jane Eyre in 2012. Co-produced by the Shanghai Grand Theatre and Shanghai Ballet, Echoes of Eternity is a modern interpretation of the story that demonstrates the poetry of love.

To get better understanding of the piece, the troupe traveled to Xi’an, the capital of China during the Tang Dynasty. They also visited Maweipo, where Lady Yang committed suicide. While showing no hesitation in praising love, the choreographer is humble and respectful when talking about his take on of this part of history. “I learned that there are several adaptations of this story,” he says. “As a foreign guest, the last thing I want to do is another revival show. But if we take away the crown and jewels, they were a man and a woman first, before everything.” Shanghai Ballet principles Chen Yan and Wu Husheng are taking on the roles of Lady Yang and Emperor Ming respectively. De Bana recounts several discussions with Chen

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about channeling the tragic circumstances that her character faces. “At a point, she looked at me and said that there must be hope somewhere,” he recalls. “I told her that she is good to go.” While this story illustrates the dancer’s determination to find a ray of light in such a sad tale, tragedy struck the production when stage designer Pak Jaya Ibrahim passed away. De Bana pledges to honor his friend with Echoes of Eternity. Knowing the show will be Ibrahim’s final work, he promises that “we’ll do him proud.” The contemporary ballet debuts at Shanghai Grand Theatre on July 30-31 and will travel north to Beijing for late August shows. // July 30-31, 7.30pm, RMB160-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号上海大剧院，近黄陂北路 (400 821 3624, www.smartshanghai.com/ smartticket)

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Tian Hui

The next generation of Peking Opera BY Zoey Zha

he Shanghai Peking Opera celebrates its 60th anniversary with a series of shows at Yifu Theatre from August 4-9. One of the young stars who will perform is Tian Hui. The Harbin-born 28-year-old is the latest star 'dan' in the Mei Lanfang line, trained by the legend's son Mei Baojiu, son of the legendary Mei Lanfang. Already an award winner, Tian discusses bringing the art into the next generation.

Peking opera is our cultural legacy. On getting into Peking Opera… I was in kindergarten when my father decided to send me to the Peking Opera Club. I give him all the credit. Yangbanxi was like pop songs to his generation. He’s a very zealous fan. Not one missing gong or drumbeat passes his ears. He could recite a score faster and more precise than I can. On training under Master Mei Baojiu… My teacher introduced me to him when I was still an undergrad. He’s really helped with my singing skills and the way I dress on stage. Besides that, he has to make sure if you are a person of good quality. On whether Peking Opera is being marginalized… There was a competition launched specifically for Yue Opera in Shanghai and I was stunned by its popularity. Peking Opera is certainly marginalized in comparison. As much as we are reluctant to admit, it’s unlikely that it will regain its peak moment. But we are making our best efforts to carry forward the essence of this art form. Shanghai Peking Opera launched a five-year Project Youth Runway program in 2011 and I was among the selected young artists. Now we are approaching the last year of the program and it’s been an honor and a challenge to be a part of it. On modernizing Peking Opera… Master Mei Lanfang said that once could move as many steps as you can, but the heart shall remain at peace. Peking opera is our cultural legacy, but we are facing crowds with different backgrounds. To me, we should keep the status quo by welcoming different art forms and adjusting our performance to suit the trend. But this doesn’t mean adding pop songs. Classics are classics. What we could do is enrich each character while performing for different crowds.

// August 4-9, 7.15pm, RMB40-80. Shanghai Yifu Theatre. 701 Fuzhou Lu, by Yunnan Zhong Lu 福州路701号天蟾剧院，近云南中路

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Culture Clash

Intercultural Performance Studio BY Andrew Chin

ince opening in 1945, the Shanghai Theatre Academy has graduated such luminaries as Li Bingbing, Fan Bingbing and contemporary artist Cai Guo-qiang. Now a few foreign students in its International Bachelor’s programs are eager to leave their own mark through the Intercultural Performance Studio. “The best way to learn in an intercultural environment is to create theories and discussions that allow everybody to participate as much as possible,” explains co-founder Alex Gomar. The British actor starred in productions by Urban Aphrodite and East West Theatre, but has found his own artistic path with last year’s Queen Mab. Created with fellow students Wang Jiannan and Swati Simha, the

show mixed the story of Romeo & Juliet with movements from jingju opera for an international retelling of Tang Xianzu’s Peony Pavilion. The follow-up show Blind interpreted the Indian mythical epic Mahabharata and featured an international cast complemented by a Ghanaian drummer. Both productions packed the campus’ small theater, allowing IPS to “link the student community with the professional community.” Regular workshops on topics ranging from African dance to the Theater of the Oppressed have built a community that Gomar expects to live on after he moves to Paris in September to attend the International School of Corporeal Mime. “Shanghai needs this,” he says. “We tend to divide the theatrical community between the international and national sectors. These were not linking at all, but we’re seeing connections being made. People are talking after our workshops and getting to know each other.” With a goal of presenting four shows a year, IPS has already caught the eye of the Minsheng Art Museum. They’ll be presenting the Gomar-penned one-man show On Top of the World on July 17. “How can you have an intercultural one

man show?” Gomar asks rhetorically. “I was intrigued by the use of subtitles and thought about embedding them into the performance.” The show follows Englishman Henry Norman as he hurtles through his own brain, watching “the unravelling of the post-war experiment, partially due to government policies from Thatcher onward.”

We tend to divide the theatrical community between the international and national sectors, but we’re seeing connections being made.

// July 17, 2,30pm and 7.30pm, pay what you want. Minsheng Art Museum, Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 淮海西路 570号F座, 近凯旋路 // Follow Intercultural Performance Studio on WeChat at IPSShanghai

Shows to See 2015 ARTistry on Ice

Five years ago, celebrated ice skating pair Zhao Hongbo and Shen Xue captured the country’s first ever Olympic skating gold. While they retired shortly after, the pioneers started China’s first international annual figure skating gala. It’s back again with a star-studded show featuring superstars like Javier Fernández, Stéphane Lambiel, Johnny Weir, Adelina Sotnikova and more.

// July 11, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB180-1,280. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, 701 Yaoti Lu, by Linpu Lu 耀体路701号, 近林浦路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has adapted three stories by Eric Carle including Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon. The performance mixes black light theatre, original music and moving images for a captivating family-friendly show.

Cavalia

// July 24-26, 7.30pm (10.30am and 2.30pm shows on weekends), RMB80-480. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

The Montreal company specializes in unique productions that mix equestrian and performing arts with cutting-edge technology and special effects. Over four million have seen their shows since they began touring in 2003.

// July 11-26, 7.30pm (with 2.30pm weekend matinees), RMB280-1,880. White Big Top (equestrian park within Shanghai Expo Park), Shibo Dadao, by Zhoujiadu Lu 世博大道世博公园, 近周家渡路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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theater

s the final work by avant-garde British playwright Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis depicts a depressed woman devastated by a broken relationship. Many have related the show to Kane herself, considering it a personal account of a talented artist struggling with a nervous breakdown. The show debuted in 2000 to great acclaim, with The Times noting its “language is unparalleled.” It’s being adapted to Mandarin for a production at Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center from July 23 to August 9. In his second collaboration with the theater’s troupe, American director Dmitry Troyanovsky has adapted the modern classic. He stresses his belief that it would be “a mistake to interpret Kane’s text as a straightforward suicide note or nothing but a clinical record of a pained mind.” “A few years ago, I saw a French production in which a very famous actress stood still, and for about an hour and a half solemnly recited every line,” he adds. “I hated it. Where was Kane’s gallows humor? Where was her irony? Even in her bleakest plays, she maintains a mischievous awareness of life’s tragicomedy.” Actress Tian Shui agrees. While Xu Manman has been cast in the upcoming proudction’s leading role, it was Tian who was the first actress to perform the show in China. “When I read the script, I simply did not understand what this woman was trying to deliver. There was no sense you could make out of it,” she recalls. “But the more you read, the words will get to you. As she wrote, death

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is never her wish. This play calls for hope, not devastation.” It was Shanghai Theatre Academy senior professor Xiong Yuanwei who first brought 4.48 Psychosis to Shanghai audiences in a 2006 show. It was his attempt to inspire audiences to care for people who suffer from

depression. With no reference to look to, Tian and her two co-stars started rehearsal in the “stupidest, yet most effective way.” They recited the entire script word by word until it was imprinted into their bones. “Xiong is the type of director who offers you the ultimate freedom as long as you can revive the character on stage,” she explains, joking it was her hectic nature that got her the role. Despite concerns that such a heavy topic would challenge conservative local audiences, Tian was pleased with the response. She admits spotting people leaving their seats during uncomfortable scenes but still remembers a conversation with a 12-yearold boy who saw the show. “I was surprised that his grandmother took him to the show, but I was impressed by his response,” she recalls. “He said he understood the show because he recognized the madness and fury. It was the same reaction he had when his parents forced him to go to classes. It dawned on me that depression is an epidemic, regardless of age.” After impressing Shanghai crowds with his debut The King Stag, Troyanovsky chose to revive 4.48 Psychosis as his Shanghai comeback due to freedom and space it grants to him as a director. Written as a three-person show, the director has added a fourth cast member allowing him to explore the idea of symmetry and doubles. “Actors who work on a Kane play have to be very versatile and brave, physically agile and emotionally open,” he explains. “It can’t

just be about some strange hysterical young woman from Europe. It has to be about them, their lives and obsessions.” Once again, Troyanovsky is working with stage designer Zane Philstrom allowing them to take full advantage of the “void” in this play. “We’re trying to get away from the idea that the set has to be some kind of clinical setting,” he explains. “In fact, Sarah Kane didn’t leave a single stage direction or description. So the visual world of the play is totally open to interpretation.”

// July 23-Aug 9, 7.30pm, RMB50-180. Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu 安福路288号上海话剧艺术中心，近武康路 (400 821 3624, www.smartshanghai.com/ smartticket) Show has English subtitles.

WIN We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Psychosis 4.48’ by July 15 for your chance to win.

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The World Underground

Riding through China’s rising indie scene BY Andrew Chin, photos by John Yingling

wo summers ago, China’s indie godfathers P.K.14 went on a triumphant 31-date national tour to celebrate their fifth album, 1984, their first in five years. American underground music documentarian John Yingling tagged along to film the first episode of his ambitious The World Underground series. The Wisconsin native is taking his passion to the global stage. Armed with “a shitty Canon ELPH,” Yingling moved to Chicago in 2007 to indulge in his long-nurtured love for the Windy City’s music scene. He filmed and photographed hundreds of shows for his Gonzo Chicago blog, eventually being named Best Music Scene Documentarian by The Chicago Reader in 2012. A year later, he did the same thing in Missoula, Montana. The idea of covering the Mainland was born out of conversations with indie duo Handsome Furs who “wouldn’t stop gushing about” their 2010 five-city tour of China. At the time, he was aware of Hedgehog, P.K.14 and Carsick Cars – three of only a handful of China groups to have played in America. He credits Josh Feloa’s Pangbianr blog for being a thorough primer and eventually linking him up with Genjing Records’ founder Nevin Domar who suggested he join the P.K.14 tour. “Jumping on tour with them opened up so much more to me than I ever could have imagined. They tour in a van, something most Chinese bands don’t do, but also pick their openers,” Yingling says before praising standout sets by local acts like Meikadeer in Guangzhou, Color Hunter in Changsha, The Maples in Chongqing and Chengdu’s HiPerson and Stolen. “I knew there were scenes in these cities, but I never would have seen what I did had I not gone on tour with P.K.14.” For one month, he traveled with the iconic group from Zhuhai to Chengdu to Wuhan, peeking into the local scenes and filming performances including AV Okubo playing in an art-riddled parking garage. Yingling spent another month in Beijing, where he had his “mind blown” seeing White + and Residence A, interviewed leading figures

like Nova Heart’s Helen Feng and was given fly-on-the-wall access to film Carsick Cars, Hedgehog and SUBS jamming at their rehearsal spaces. “There were so many great non-musical moments,” he adds. “The number of times someone pointed me to a venue because I gave them a ‘guitar strum’ motion was pretty hilarious. A guy in Changsha let me jump on his motorcycle during rush hour when I was jammed up before the P.K.14 show. An old man and his wife fed me fruit for an hour, after nearly zero sleep on an awfully long train ride. There are too many to count. I enjoyed myself in nearly every situation in China.” He recommends the experience for anyone and mentions asking everyone he interviewed what they wanted foreigners to know about their country. “Their resounding answer was you need to come and visit. Step on the soil and see it with your own eyes,” he says. “Yang Haisong said that everyone has a different version of what China is, and I would agree.” With his intimate insight on vibrant underground scenes across America, Yingling brings a unique viewpoint on the Mainland indie scene. He notes: “There’s a lack of example to follow here as DIY isn’t a huge thing, because there are only a handful of veteran acts out there,” but is positive for its future. “The Internet’s growth is going to be a catalyst. It’s wide open now and I can’t wait to watch what happens.” The World Underground aims to tap into that possibility. While available online for free viewing, paid subscribers can access footage of live recording sessions. Yingling aspires for the website to be a global resource with detailed contact information on bands and bookers in each place he visits. “The idea is to connect the global community and someday have this be a self-sufficient endeavor,” he says. “Let’s create an underground without borders.”

The idea is to connect the global community and someday have this be a selfsufficient endeavor. Let’s create an underground without borders.

// Watch the film at www.theworldunderground.com

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Dr. Jonathan Chatwin

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◉ In the Cultivation of the Tao, one must start with small matters.

The I Ching has its roots in the culture of the ancient Shang dynasty, which ruled China between the 16th and 11th centuries BC. In the court of the Shang, a complex system of divination was developed, in which turtle undershells and ox scapulae (shoulder blades) were inscribed with questions pertinent to the state. Topics for these questions ranged from the weather or the emperor’s health, to matters of warfare and the potential longevity of the dynasty. Extreme heat was then applied to the bones to produce a cracking which could be ‘read’ by the diviner. Evidence of this process only came to light in the late nineteenth century, and its discovery is

the stalks of the yarrow plant, forming patterns to which the I Ching would be the key. The fall of the yarrow stalks (in the modern age, multiple tosses of a coin are used as a substitute) related to one of 64 hexagrams or gua, each made up of six either broken or unbroken lines, which are the organizational principle of the I Ching. The basic method of actually consulting the I Ching is relatively straightforward. One poses a question, and then, using the stalk or coin method, arrives at a hexagram pattern. One then looks this pattern up, much as one would a dictionary or encyclopedia entry. It is here, however, that the reader’s real work begins. Each

attributed to Wang Yirong, then Chancellor of the Imperial Academy. In one – likely apocryphal – version of the story, Wang, having contracted malaria, sent out for the ‘dragon bones’ traditionally prescribed in Chinese medicine to treat the illness. Upon inspecting the bones more closely, he noticed faint inscriptions, which he recognized as an ancient version of the Chinese script. Wang then apparently set about buying up these dragon bones in order to subject them to further study. Unfortunately, however, history intervened in his enquiries; in 1900, Wang was commissioned to lead a squadron of Boxer rebels in Beijing and, when the foreign troops finally arrived in the capital in August to break the siege of the Legation Quarter, he committed suicide rather than face humiliation at their hands. His early archiving of the oracle bones, though, led to the first book of bone rubbings appearing in 1903, and the eventual identification of the village of Xiaotun, near the ancient Shang capital of Anyang in Henan Province, as the source of the bones. Around 200,000 fragments have now been discovered, forming the oldest extant body of written Chinese and providing detailed insight into a dynasty once assumed to be mythical. The divinatory system of the I Ching descends directly from that of the oracle bones. The Zhou, who overthrew the Shang in the 11th century, kept alive the culture of divination, but somewhat secularized and codified the process. Where the Shang had used heated turtle shells or cattle bones, the Zhou established a method of casting

entry is named individually, and accompanied by a judgment which the reader must interpret; these judgments are best seen as provocations to reflection, rather than straightforward answers. For example, this morning I posed a question to the I Ching regarding a writing project I’m intending to embark upon: "Is this a good time to begin?" I asked. I tossed a coin three times, scoring 2 for heads and 3 for tails. This gives you a result between six and nine, which dictates the first line of your hexagram. You repeat this process until you have six lines – your hexagram. For this question, I ended up with Hexagram 38 – Kui or ‘Opposition.’ The short judgment for this is as follows: In small matters, This is Auspicious. Not a clear thumbs up, but encouraging enough. Then, one moves on to a short, poetic commentary, which expands on the judgment. The last lines from the commentary on Hexagram 38 run: The Myriad Things Are in Opposition But their enterprise Is still of the same kind. All of these elliptical observations are provocations to reflect, rather than answers in themselves; “The I Ching triggers lateral thinking,” John Minford observes,“ and offers the reader a way out of habitual, stale patterns of thought.” Any interpretation, however, is complicated by

睽。小事吉。象曰：上火下泽，睽。君子以同而异。

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the fact that, over the centuries, these relatively

edly against haste and cerebral superficiality.”

short poetic judgments have been added to by commentators, both Chinese and Western. The I Ching is best seen as a palimpsest, with layers of meaning built up over centuries. The most venerable of these commentaries are known as the ‘Ten Wings,’ which have become an intrinsic part of the work as it is known today; however, countless other commentaries exist and have influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, modern Chinese and Western editions of the text. Ultimately, there is no one definitive I Ching; it is a work which has continually shifted and altered over the centuries. It is, as the Chinese are fond of saying, “not so much a book, as a spirit.” In 2002, Penguin approached the sinologist and translator John Minford with the suggestion of producing a new English translation of the I Ching. Minford had worked with David Hawkes – perhaps the most revered translator of Chinese of the last century – on the Penguin edition of The Story of the Stone, and had recently completed a new translation of Sun-Tzu’s The Art of War. For many years, the most widely consulted Western version of the I Ching had been Richard Willhelm’s German translation, which was translated into English by Cary Baynes in 1950 and formed the basis for many subsequent editions. Minford embarked on his translation with the aim of avoiding the psychoanalytic overtones of the 1950 translation (which was heavily influenced by Carl Jung, who wrote the foreword, and with whom both Willhelm and Cary Baynes were friends) and presenting a more Sino-centric version of the text: ”I wanted above all to trans-

The text has, Minford observes, much to offer the Western reader. In Eastern Asia, modern readers continue to see it ”as a source of indigenous wisdom applicable to many real-life situations, including holistic health, political, environmental, social and ethical issues, and harmonious lifestyle in general." Minford cites a Chinese business professor in Hong Kong who bases his theory of ‘Chinese Leadership Wisdom’ on the teachings of the I Ching. Minford sees no reason why its influence and employment should be limited to the East: ”It is, after all, a text that is based on universal human values, not on any particular creed.” Minford’s ambition to produce a ‘helpful and kind’ English edition of the I Ching has influenced his approach to incorporating the multitudinous commentaries; though predominantly Chinese, those he includes tend towards the practical and straightforward. In the case of my own consultation, the commentary is conservatively encouraging – though cautions helpfully against overweening ambition: “In the Cultivation of the Tao, one must start with small matters. Every line in this hexagram except the first is in a ‘wrong’ place. But progress is still possible – in small matters. Opposition may be healed and surmounted.” Even in John Minford’s wonderfully human and helpful translation, this is a book that requires the reader to work, and to think, and to stop: lofty demands in an era of instant gratification. Therein lies its power and significance, however; it pertains to a realm of knowledge beyond the reach of Google’s algorithms. For the

mit a Chinese Book of Wisdom,” says Minford. Minford’s translation took 12 years – he describes the work as ”exhausting, testing and humbling” – and the finished text has recently been published, to much acclaim, by Penguin. The challenge of producing a new version of the I Ching was, Minford comments, essentially spiritual: “There were, of course, scholarly, textual and linguistic difficulties, but all along I have found that this project was, above all, testing me spiritually. The book itself acted as a litmus test for the translation process, cautioning me repeat-

knowledge and understanding it has the power to unlock is intrinsic to the individual consulting the I Ching. ”If there is total sincerity in the process of consultation, book and reader come together,” Minford says.” They are one. The book is you, the reader. It is your reading of it. No more, no less. It is what you find in yourself, in order to understand it. It is what you make of it. In that sense, you are the book.” ◆

Dr. Jonathan Chatwin is the author of Anywhere Out of the World: The Work of Bruce Chatwin. He is a regular contributor to the Asian Review of Books.

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The I Ching Using 3 Coins

How to Conusult

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Take three coins with clear ‘heads’ and ‘tails’ sides

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[Note: The 56 hexagrams are made up only of yin and yang lines. If your 乾

hexagram contains ‘changing’ lines (see top right) then simply treat the lines as regular yin or yang lines, for now. Changing lines represent new possibilities and depth that are explained in more detail within the I Ching]

complete the process

to flip the coins another five times to

your hexagram from the bottom. You will need

Write down which line has emerged, beginning

3 tails changing Yang

1 tails, 2 heads Yin

2 tails, 1 head Yang

3 tails changing Yin

one of the following four: a yin, a yang, a changing yin or a changing yang

Relevant guidance can be found within.

identify which of the 56 hexagrams has formed.

Consult your copy of the I Ching to

Flip all three coins to determine the nature of your hexagram’s first line. It will be

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Andingmen, Beijing

Dongzhimen, Beijing

I am due to visit Shanghai, a city

My train departs in just 45 minutes’

laden with temptation, vice and places

time. Should I take the subway or find

in which I could easily become lost

a taxi? Focusing my mind on the ques-

(physically and morally). There can

tion, as instructed, I tap the screen six

be no better time to seek spiritual

times to form hexagram number 25, Innocence (The Unexpected). Ride the

guidance. But cracked turtle shells, coins and

wave to make progress but allow oth-

yarrow stalks are too antiquated for

ers to benefit also. That sounds

my purposes. I head over to today’s

distinctly like public transport.

equivalent of the mystics’ lair (the

But there is a changing ‘yang’ line

App Store) and download ‘Pocket I

that can be corrected to improve my

Ching.’ The app is designed in pleas-

situation: This is not the time to push

ing shades of yellow and is completely

ahead blindly – wait. Uncertain wheth-

randomized, just like the ancient

er I Ching understands the urgency of

instruments of chance.

the situation, I ignore the latter advice and arrive via subway with 10 minutes to spare.

On a train outside Nanjing

The Bund, Shanghai

I feel the nagging call of nature.

After enjoying a perfectly pleasant

Unfortunately, the woman next to me

dinner with an old friend from London,

is stretched out and fast asleep. My

it’s time to decide where our night

need to urinate is pressing, but maybe

will continue. I can barely contain my

I'm being selfish. What if this is her

shock as hexagram number 6, Conflict,

only chance to rest before some

is revealed. You feel you are in the

gruelling encounter?

right but face conflict. Avoid confronta-

I am presented with hexagram number 26, Darkening of the Light. Better to suffer than to compromise

We’ve been friends for over 15

your principles. Keep fixed on your

years and have never come to blows.

ultimate goal. This leaves me con-

There must surely be some alterna-

fused. My principles tell me that I

tive interpretation (because frankly,

could probably wait, but my ultimate

should we descend into street

goal lies in the bathroom. I try again.

fighting, I would almost certainly

Number 4, Youthful Folly. You have

lose). It must be a metaphor. To the

asked the same question too often to

Boxing Cat Brewery.

deserve further comment. The oracle answers correctly the first time only. I’ll wait.

tion even if you win, enmity will be perpetuated.

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Fumin Lu, Shanghai

Exact location unknown

The I Ching leads us to Diva. It’s one

I am accosted by a prostitute in the

Shanghai

of those ‘order table service and look

street. Her aggressive marketing

Hungover and disoriented, I am struck

like you’re having the worst night

strategy centers around grabbing my

by a dilemma that has plagued hu-

of your life’ kind of clubs. Confucius

crotch and insisting that I want a

mankind since the time of Socrates:

would be horrified. I am becom-

good time. I don't. Taking refuge in a

club sandwich or chicken panini?

ing drunk and a scantily-clad male

nearby bar, I peer through the window

Number 47, Oppression (Exhaustion).

dancer is standing on the bar gyrating

and see her waiting for me outside.

Your energy is weak and your words

uncomfortably close to my face. My

Somewhat ironically, I Ching

will be wasted. The first part is cer-

friend suggests some tequila shots.

presents number 57, The Gentle. A

tainly true. But what of the second?

With the earlier warnings of conflict, I

changing fourth line provides guid-

I am unsure how to proceed. Perhaps

am hesitant.

ance: Uncertainty passes. Act deci-

the app’s all-seeing ‘info’ tab can

sively now and you will have no regrets.

reveal more.

Number 26, Taming Power of the

Starbucks Madang Lu,

Great. You are now ready to embark

Reassured, I wait for an approaching

on a major project. Marshall your re-

taxi and run out.

If the answer you receive makes no sense, the I Ching may be answering

sources and begin. It’s a haughty way

Confidently deflecting the young

to describe my situation but the mes-

lady’s gropes, I jump into the cab. She

sage is clear. I marshall the pinks in

attempts to join me but I act decisively

to the other matter I’d been pondering

my wallet. “Fuwuyuan!”

and slam the door shut.

while choosing my sandwich: is

another question in the back of your mind. So maybe ‘wasted words’ refers

journalism a really, really terrible career choice?

That's Shanghai towers

FORMER French Concession,

Editor-in-Chief of That’s Shanghai,

Shanghai

Marianna Cerini, has allowed me to

It’s daily existential crisis time. Thus far,

use her office for the day. A USB stick

I have used I Ching to guide relatively

protrudes from a computer below the

inconsequential choices. But it’s time

desk. As I test her chair’s swivel with

to 'think big' before the 24 hours are

boyish abandon, I accidentally hit the

up. What am I doing in China? Should

device with my foot, causing it to

I return home?

snap. Should I risk her characteristically fiery wrath or see if she mistakenly blames herself for the mishap? Number 59, Dispersion (The

Number 24, Return (The Turning Point). The old ways are being discarded; the new is coming into view. You have missed the moment to change

Dissolving). Your personal strength

direction. Best to wait for the next

and rapport with others will enable you

opportunity.

to dissolve conflict quickly. I own up

Then I find the app’s following

via WeChat. It transpires that impor-

disclaimer: If you are a novice you may

tant documents and photos are among

misunderstand some of the answers.

the lost files. She doesn't respond to

Do not rely only on the I Ching when

my apology and I take this as a sign

making serious decisions. Too late.

of silent fury.

Your destiny

e e f a r o f , revealed

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EAt/drink Gourmet Gossip Two of Shanghai’s favorite restaurants, Scarpetta and Coquille, are getting a new high-profile chef – Jason Oakley, formerly of the Mandarin Oriental’s Fifty8o Grill. Oakley, who has also been made a partner at the two restaurants, will be officially starting his tenure on the first of August.

SH Supperclub’s Camden Hauge has just opened the doors to her new restaurant, Egg, at 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu. Currently in soft opening, Egg is open for breakfast and lunch until 6pm with a menu of dishes such as avocado toast and sweet potato okonomiyaki. They also let you add an additional egg on any dish for RMB10!

Kerry Hotel Pudong has launched a unique outdoor bar concept, The PATIO, where people get to enjoy summery barbecue in a cozy and relaxed environment while enjoying award-winning draft beers and a lot of other sumptuous treats. Oreno, a new French and Italian inspired Japanese export has just opened its doors in Xintiandi. Hugely popular in Japan, Oreno’s concept revolves around cooking ‘Michelin quality food for the masses.’ Look out for our review in next month’s issue. Meanwhile, Bund 5 has just gotten yet another new restaurant – the Taiwanese-run high end Japanese yakiniku (barbecue) joint, Kanpai Classic. Expect a menu of premium imported Australian steak, steak and more steak.

Jing Republic, the cookery school and boutique design shop chain has opened their first formal restaurant, JR Recipe, in Madison’s former spot on Fenyang Lu. Helmed by chef Barry Lee, the menu focuses on accessible feel-good dishes such as pulled pork French fries and bone marrow with red curry.

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Chinese Tea Cuisine

WIN! A traditional tea ceremony for six

// Room 401, Hong Kong Plaza, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu. 淮海中路282号香港广场北座401, 近黄陂南路. Nearest metro: Huangpi Nan Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 11.30am-10.30pm. (6352 7609)

Beautifully designed Chinese Tea Cuisine on Huaihai Zhong Lu is part restaurant, part traditional teahouse. In addition to serving food, they have several in-house tea ceremony masters instructed in the time-old ways of Tibetan tea culture that can be reserved when booking one of the many elegant private rooms. The food menu might be fusion, but when it comes to tea, this place sticks rigidly to the traditional with a huge menu of some of China’s most famous brews, prepared with utmost rigor and dedication.

WIN Fancy a cuppa? They’re offering That’s Shanghai readers a chance to win an afternoon tea ceremony for six people (plus sweets and desserts), where you’ll sample some of their rarest brews, including a yellow tea (天台黄茶) from Zhejiang province, which typically costs RMB26,000 per kilogram. Scan our Wechat and stay tuned for the WIN announcement coming soon.

We Eat It So You Don’t Have To

Shanghai’s spiciest dish Shanghai isn’t known for spicy food, but you can certainly find it in specialty restaurants like Lotus Hubei Restaurant on Changning Lu. They have a dish so spicy that just a handful of people have ever finished it: 辣得跳 (la de tiao/spicy bullfrog). If, by some miracle, you can finish one plate in an hour, they’ll give it to you for free and write your name on their wall. With five variations of chili, this dish was doubtlessly the spiciest thing we’ve ever tried, and between four people (including a spice-lover from Sichuan) we still couldn’t finish it. On par with swallowing molten lava, we’re certainly never doing this challenge again. But if you reckon you’re hard enough, tell the fuwuyuan: “我要点挑战版的'辣得跳'”(wo yao dian tiao zhan ban de la de tiao). // Lotus Restaurant, 641 Changning Lu, by Huayang Lu 长宁路641号，近华阳路. Nearest metro: Zhongshan Park, 10 mins. Open daily, 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Local cards accepted. (5238 2919)

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Breaking Bites

Grill on 56 Lunchtime steakhouse classics A good choice for business lunches in Lujiazui, eating at the Grand Hyatt’s Grill on 56 at the top of the Jinmao Tower is like being at a steakhouse in the clouds. You literally can’t beat it in terms of views, with floor-to-ceiling 360-degree views of both sides of the Huangpu river. It’s also pretty hard to beat in terms of bang for buck. During lunch times, they offer appetizers (including fresh crab cakes, Caesar salad and lobster bisque) for RMB30 on top of the price of your entrée. Add appetizer and dessert for RMB50. Mains-wise this place sticks to feel-good classics – flat iron steak (RMB150), 200g salmon steak (RMB150) and 150g Australian tenderloin (RMB200). Definitely try the burger, with a deliciously juicy patty stuffed with kimchi topped with braised pulled pork.

2015 Food and Drink awards

Your chance to vote for Shanghai’s favorites! Listen up, fellow foodies: The 2015 That’s Shanghai Food and Drink Awards are here, and it’s time for you to make your voices heard! Where is Shanghai’s superior Thai restaurant? Who makes the finest cocktails? Which spot deserves to win favorite new restaurant? Their fate is literally in your hands. Our online voting site is live, so log on and have your say. Winners will be announced at our exclusive awards ceremony on August 13. Vote now at vote.thatsmags.com.

// Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 56/F, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Lu 世纪大道88号, 金茂大厦, 近银城路. Open daily. Nearest metro: Lujiazui, 10 mins. (5049 1234)

Vapiano German export makes Lujiazui debut Vapiano, an Italian restaurant chain hailing from Germany recently joined in with its China debut. Far from your regular trattoria, Vapiano eschews waiters for a buffet à la minuit system; you take a card and line up in front of the cooking station you desire, tell the chef what you fancy and watch him cook. Start with piatto di antipasti (RMB88/four people) or beef Carpaccio (RMB68), and move onto handmade pastas and pizzas like campanelle di scampi (RMB68), fusilli Bolognese (RMB58) or spicy pizza Toscana (RMB68). Expect long queues during rush hour – we lined up for around 10 minutes waiting for the chef to cook it. Fresh food is always worth waiting for, though. // 24-26 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu 富城路24-26号, 近名商路 Nearest metro: Lujiazui, 10 mins. (5077 7718)

Husk New late night menu There aren’t many good options for more filling late-night Western fare other than Mr & Mrs Bund, but Husk on Fengxian Lu, just a block or two away from the Nanjing Xi Lu metro, is changing all that with their yummy late-night feast. Offerings start at RMB28 for small plates and desserts, such as the garlic fried pork ribs (RMB28) or the sinfully cheesy clam and crab gratin (RMB32), lightly citrusy lemon poached prawns with lettuce, chili mayonnaise and pita (RMB38) or beer-battered fried New Zealand mussels with lemon aioli (RMB26/46). All ripe to be washed down with stiff cocktails from Husk’s special ‘Martini Kitchen.’ // Late night menu served 10.30am-1.30am. 218 Fengxian Lu, by Nanhui Lu 奉贤路218号, 近南汇路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 5 mins. Open daily, 11am-2pm, 5pm-2am. Local and international cards accepted. (6243 0832)

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Value of China’s yogurt industry

Here’s a fun fact: China is the world’s largest consumer of yogurt, outstripping Brazil, Japan, France and even the USA. However, here in China the most popular kind of yogurt is a drink, rather than the thicker type eaten with a spoon. The yogurt industry in China has seen explosive growth in recent years, from RMB33.3 billion in 2010 to RMB63.4 billion in 2014. By 2019, it’s projected to be a whopping RMB112 billion, defying earlier predictions that Chinese people, many of whom are lactose intolerant, would never consider dairy as a part of their daily diet.

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By Betty Richardson

Shanghai’s best omakase sushi restaurants

Booking:

Reserve one day in advance (since the fish is ordered from Japan according to bookings). Don’t speak Chinese? Ask a friend to book for you and specify that the diners will be non-Chinese speakers. You are paying a premium at these places, and they aim to be accommodating. Don’t be afraid to confirm the price per person when booking. Menus are subject to change according to the daily catch.

Ordering:

What is ‘omakase?’

Japanese for “I’ll leave it up to you,” omakase sushi is chef’s choice – walk in, sit down and prepare to be taken on a culinary journey by your itamae (sushi chef). There’s no particular set menu, as dishes depend on the day’s best catches from the fish markets of Japan – delictable morsels which are then flown over to Shanghai. Thanks to its close proximity to Japan, like Hong Kong, Shanghai benefits from excellent omakase sushi restaurants, serving exquisite cuts of fish and seafood. Sadly, the planet’s depleted oceans make for an increasing scarcity of this quality fish – so anticipate paying upwards of RMB800 per person. On the plus side, service at all these establishments is attentive, even elegant at the very best. Furthermore, these omakase sets can stretch into hours – we guarantee you’ll leave feeling full.

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There are usually no menus, but you may be asked which particular price set you’d prefer: a smaller set (with fewer premium ingredients), a standard or a chef’s special (large and/or with extra premium ingredients). -Before starting, your itamae will ask if there’s anything you don’t eat. Don’t be shy – they want you to enjoy the experience wholeheartedly. Non-Chinese/Japanese speakers: English is limited at many of these places, but no menus means there’s little need for talking. Go in expecting to pay the minimum price listed, plus extra for alcoholic drinks. -Expect 10+ small courses of sashimi, nigirizushi (sushi with rice underneath) and perhaps grilled wagyu beef, plus dessert. Arriving hungry is essential.

Eating:

Nigiri-zushi are OK to eat with your fingers; eat sashimi and everything else with chopsticks. Gari (ginger) is eaten as a palate cleanser inbetween courses, not with the sushi. Don’t dip the rice part of your nigiri-zushi into the soy sauce; dip the fish part, and dip it sparingly.

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Yizheng (鮨正) One of our favorite sushi omakase spots in Shanghai, Yizheng is hidden in plain sight in a commercial building; step inside and be transported straight to Japan in this birch wood paneled, warren-like restaurant. With just eight seats at the main bar, Yizheng serves sets from RMB688-RMB1288. Best value is RMB888, which includes a large sashimi platter, copious sushi courses and premium grilled wagyu beef, too. Price: RMB888+ per person Who’s going: well-heeled locals and Japanese expats Good for: dates, small groups, impress guests

// Metrobank Plaza, 1160 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu 延安西路1160号, 近番禺路. Nearest metro: Yan’an Xi Lu, 15 mins. Open daily, 11.30am-2pm, 5-10pm. Local and international cards accepted. (6271 7810)

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Aoki Arguably the best omakase (and most expensive) experience in Shanghai, the ingredients are of impeccable quality and are second to none. The bounciest, freshest ikura (salmon roe) we’ve tried anywhere in Shanghai. Dishes here are exquisitely plated and imaginative, the meticulously made sushi served (literally) in the palm of Aoki-san’s hand. Set in what feels like a residential apartment in Jing’an, eating here is like being let in on a big secret about just how good sushi can get in Shanghai. Price: RMB1,280 - RMB1,580 (Lunch: RMB680-980) Who’s going: sushi lovers, local and expats Good for: impressing guests // Lane 632, No.45-47 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Maoming Lu 延安中路632弄45 －47号，近茂名路. Nearest metro: Huangpi Nan Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 12-2pm, 5.30-10pm. Local and international cards accepted. (5281 1107)

Sushi Teru (鮨直輝) Sushi Teru might be new on the scene, but it’s already making waves among Shanghai’s sushi aficionados. Itamae Kevin was the former head chef of esteemed sushi house Maison Asano before branching off on his own venture here. Having spent the greater part of his life studying the culinary art in Japan, itamae Kevin has a penchant for blowtorching fattier cuts of fish to smoky perfection, often prominently accenting them with yuzu, citrus, wasabi and fresh green onion. Standout dishes are the scored octopus, steamed crab with vinegar jelly, giant shrimp – we could go on; everything here is a cut above the rest. Elegantly spacious interiors set Sushi Teru apart, making it suitable for formal occasions when nothing but the best will do, making the 35-minute taxi ride to this Gubei spot well-worth the effort. Price: RMB12,00 per person Who’s going: Japanese and locals gourmands Good for: special occasions, impress guests, sushi

// 1838 Gubei Lu, by Wuzhong Lu (entrance through parking lot, look for a white sign saying ‘鮨直輝.’ 古北路1838号奥特莱斯一层北侧,近吴中路. Nearest metro: Songyuan Lu, 15 mins. Open Mon-Sat, 6-11pm. Local and international cards accepted. (5473 0595)

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Tatsumi (龙海寿司) Serving primarily a menu of sushi and sashimi courses (as opposed to various cooked dishes) Tatsumi is the best value omakase place in Shanghai for sushi lovers. Its convenient location means you needn’t trek into Hongqiao or Gubei for the omakase experience. Our favorite from here is the extra marbled wagyu sashimi wrapped around umami-rich uni, but just about everything else is good, and excellent value for money.

Price: RMB850 per person Who’s going: local sushi lovers Good for: sushi only, sashimi, small groups, dates

// 207 Mengzi Lu, by Liyuan Lu 蒙自路207号近丽园路. Nearest metro: Madang Lu, 8 mins. Open Mon-Sat, 6-10.30pm. Local and international cards accepted. (6230 0226)

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Maison Asano

Our resident food blogger samples high-end sushi By Shanghai Girl

Maison Asano

Price: Omakase set RMB888/RMB1,380 (+10% service charge) Will return: Yes

don’t eat as much sushi as I would like in Shanghai, primarily because the quality just isn’t there. The few good places are expensive, and Maison Asano is one of them. All their fish is flown in from Japan – the cost is high, the price is high. So just once in a while, I empty my wallet and fill my belly with some really expensive fish.

Personally, I like to sit at the bar ignoring my dinner companions, and watch Chef Liam prepare the food he is going to feed me. However, if you’re more social and actually want to talk to your friends, there are normal tables and a private room available. Below I've picked out my top nine dishes from my most recent meal here, and when

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Ankimo (monkfish liver) mousse

Nagasaki akami (lean Bluefin tuna)

Hokkaido kinmedai (alfonsino/ golden eyed snapper)

booking I usually have just one request that I put in ahead of time – while some people like to have a balanced mix of sushi, sashimi and other cooked dishes, I ask for mainly raw fish (sashimi and sushi). Luckily, chef Liam was happy to oblige... liver) mousse

Kyushu otoro (Bluefin fatty tuna belly) with marinated melon My favorite piece of the meal – the marinated melon elevates the fatty tuna flavor to a new dimension.

5 Hokkaido shiro ebi (white shrimp)

Hokkaido aka uni (red sea urchin)

// 318-2 Julu Lu, by Maoming Lu 巨鹿路318号-2,近茂名南路. Nearest metro: Shanxi Nan Lu, 15 mins. Open Tue-Sun, 5.30-10.30pm. Local and international cards accepted. (6216 2019)

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Kohada (gizzard shad)

otoro (Bluefin fatty tuna belly) 6 Kyushu This delicious cut just melts on the tongue.

Wagyu uni don (beef and sea urchin rice bowl) The most bomb combination. The Wagyu beef is slightly torched and topped with sea urchin — incredible.

Bumbu

Hidden Indonesian gem on Nanjing Xi Lu By Tongfei Zhang

The place Tucked away on an underground floor opposite Nanjing Xi Lu’s fake market, Bumbu is a low-key Indonesian restaurant opened by a father and daughter duo bringing authentic and affordable Indonesian fare to Shanghai. Despite their quaint backstory, the inside feels remarkably contemporary – no tacky grass mats or tropical mirage posters here. It’s also proving reasonably popular thus far, with area locals becoming regular customers.

The food

Start with perkedel jagung (corn cakes, RMB25/four pieces) and find fresh corn kernels, celery and shallots coated in special ‘bumbu’ spicy batter. Deep-fried to golden, the palm-sized cakes are good enough without dipping them in the spicy, umami-rich soy dressing (although, by all means, go right ahead). We weren’t initially taken in by the idea of the sop buntut (ox-tail soup, RMB58) with secret sauce, but we have to admit that we were pretty impressed. Simmered for six hours, the clear but rich broth sees ox-tail bones coated with tender meat. It is hearty, savory and utterly hard to resist. A number of curry dishes can be found on menu as well, such as the classic rendang stew (beef cubes with coconut, RMB78/180g) and gulai kambing (stewed lamb in curry and coconut milk, RMB68). The bebek penyet (deep-fried duck, RMB78) was a bit dry, but the nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice, RMB58) is a must-order and good for sharing. 2/3

The vibe

Being inside what feels like an office building, this isn’t the most enticing place to dine. But with their attentive, welcoming service, we can tell the owners are trying to create a warm Indonesian atmosphere as best they can. We like the customer care they delivered, and saw smiles on guests’ faces as they took off. 0.5/1

Value for money

A measure of Bumbu’s authenticity derives from a culinary team hailing from Indonesia, making dishes as they would back home without befalling the dreaded fate of ‘localization.’ Considering the prime location on Nanjing Xi Lu, Bumbu is relatively affordable, and office workers will no doubt appreciate the dozen or so lunch sets priced from RMB40. 0.5/1

Total verdict: 3/5

Price: RMB100 per person Who’s going: expats, office workers and business people Good for: business lunch, casual dinner

// B1/F, 555 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 南京西路555号, B1楼, 近成都北路. Nearest metro: People’s Square, 15 mins. Open daily 10am-10pm. Local cards accepted. (6222 7693)

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Pho Zen

New Vietnamese spot off Yongkang Lu steals the show Value for money

BY Betty Richardson

The place Ok, we give up. It seems impossible for pho restaurants in Shanghai to make Vietnam’s signature dish like they do in its home country; the broth doesn’t have that complex, star anise-laden flavor, and there are never enough fresh herbs. With that said, Pho Zen is by and large the best we’ve tried in the city.

The food

The pho broth is more boldly flavored than other pho places we’ve tried, with a heavy oniony taste thanks to a generous topping of deep-fried garlic and a separate serving of raw onions, mint, Thai basil, chili, lime and cilantro added at your discretion. For RMB40, the rare beef pho is very good – rich, tasty and filling while still being profoundly light. The raw slices of beef (which cook in the hot broth) were a delicious, luxurious-feeling touch; a far cry from the sad, tasteless over-cooked beef slices we’ve had at other pho joints. Initially we thought the accompanying hot chilies weren’t spicy enough (we were very wrong on that one, by the way) and following a request for chili sauce, the manager

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came back with a bottle of Sriracha. Sriracha (the bottled, Huy Fong Foods kind) is technically Vietnamese, and Westerners love Sriracha – everyone wins. Skip the shrimp summer rolls (RMB32) – they’re always a bit on the bland side anyways – and go for the minced pork lettuce wraps (RMB28) instead. Gingery, garlicky and topped with shredded herbs, these were yummy but could have done with a squeeze of lime or chili dipping sauce (luckily, the Sriracha stepped in as substitute). Also great were the sweet potato fries (RMB28), which we dipped in (you guessed it) Sriracha. 2/3

The vibe

Strategically positioned 20 meters off Yongkang Lu, this tiny, low-key spot has the vibe of a Southeast Asian backpacker cafe, helped along by the occasional trance anthem on the sound system. Pho Zen offers a peaceful respite from the bustle of Yongkang, with seating both inside and out on the street. However, tables are sparse, and there aren’t proper bathrooms, either. 0.5/1

Everything we tried was fresh, generously portioned, and served quickly. One can easily eat here for under RMB60, since the pho is filling enough for a meal. Come here before (or after) drinks on Yongkang Lu or for the RMB40 lunch set. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 3.5/5

Price: RMB40+ Who’s going: expat overflow from Yongkang Lu Good for: cheap eats, pho, Vietnamese food

// 89 Jiashan Lu, by Yongkang Lu 嘉善路89号，近永康路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 11.30am– late. Cash only, no reservations.

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Velluto

Classic Italian food by the Bund BY Tongfei Zhang

The place Neighbor to the century-old Peace Hotel and steps away from the Bund, Velluto is a chic high-end Italian restaurant hidden in historic Bund 66, led by Venetian chef Bardi Damiano.

The food

We tried the five-course wine dinner menu (RMB498/person with wine pairing) and started with whisked Venetian-style cod on soft corn meal (paired with a light Italian Prosecco). An unconventionalsounding dish, but we bet you’ll fall for it once you take a bite. As an echo to the restaurant name - which literally translates as “velvet,” the tender cod is beaten into a delicate and creamy velvet-like filiform, sitting as a ball in a center of maize. Following the black ink spaghetti with baby squids, the main course is served with two options of crusted sea bass fillet pairing Chardonnay, or Angus tenderloin in red wine sauce pairing Chianti Classico. The sauce is a bit heavy for the portion we tried, but we loved the tender and subtle texture of the beef which goes well with light and fruity Chianti - a classic pairing that’s hard to beat. 2/3

The vibe

Dim and modern, this spot exudes a vintage charm that is equally perfect for a romantic

candle-lit dinner or a wedding anniversary celebration. Two sizable Renaissance-style private rooms with projectors are prepared for business lunches/dinners. If only there were an outdoor al fresco spot overlooking the bustling commercial street below – that would have been perfect. 0.5/1

Value for money

The RMB498 seasonal wine dinner saves the time and trouble of pairing wines with each course. That said, this cellar-like restaurant does have a good enough deal of quality wines available by the bottle, and far be it from us to discourage some experimentation. Overall, Velluto represents good value for Bund-side dinners, and especially for wine lovers. 0.5/1

Total verdict: 3/5 Price: RMB498 per person for dinner Who’s going: business people, expats Good for: dates, special occasions, wine // 3/F, Bund 66, 66 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路66号3楼Bund66外滩五席, 近中山东一路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Dong Lu, 10 mins. 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. Local cards accepted. (6192 0265)

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Prée Ice Cream Lounge BY BETTY RICHARDSON

The place Tucked away in a Xintiandi alley next to Va Bene, Prée is a slick little joint dressed in black and white marble with brushed gold accents. Truth be told it looks like it could be an extension to Kris Jenner’s fancy monochrome house in Keeping Up with the Kardashians. It might be chic inside, but using the term ‘lounge’ to describe it seems a little egregious. When you say ‘ice cream lounge,’ I envision large, comfy armchairs, couches, maybe even beanbags and shagpile rugs. In Prée’s sense of the word, it’s a smallish room with a counter and six bar stools. So before anyone gets excited thinking they’ll be lounging around whilst eating sundaes, ‘ice cream bar’ is a more accurate description of this place.

The food Naturally the menu here involves ice cream, but this ain’t no fish-you-a-scoop-out-thefreezer deal, nor is it quite like the liquid nitrogen churned ice cream that’s become trendy these days. In fact, Prée is using a PacoJet, a high tech Swiss-made kitchen device which, in the manufacturer’s words: “enables chefs to ‘micro-puree’ fresh, deep-frozen foods into ultra-light mousses, ice creams and sorbets. Intense flavours, natural colours and vital nutrients are captured in individual, ready-toserve portions.” And the result is delicious. With a texture that’s more akin to soft serve than conventional scooped balls, the fundamental flavors of the ice cream are rich, satisfying and truly dessert-like. But here’s the kicker, it’s expensive as hell. Cheapest is ‘three bean vanilla’ (using Madagascan, Mexican and Tahitian vanilla beans) at RMB42 for a 100ml tub. Other classics are ‘the master chocolate’ (RMB58, below) and ‘Uji matcha with genmai’ (RMB42). Unconventional ‘innovation’ flavors are geared towards the more adventurous, including ‘goat milk with manuka honey,’ ‘peppercorn and pistachio’, ‘lemongrass and ginger.’ Out of sheer curiosity we tried Prée’s most expensive at RMB88: ‘black truffle’ (below). God damn it was good – salty, sweet and with a pronounced truffle kick that *almost* justifies paying 14 US dollars for a small tub of ice cream. Other flavors on the menu can be paired with alcohol, namely ‘England black ale’ (RMB58, below) and ‘bourbon with roasted

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cherries’ (below, RMB68), which was also very tasty since they poured a whole shot of Maker’s Mark on it. We would have tried more flavors, but literally ran out of money because Prée does not accept credit cards and is cash only. 2.5/3

The vibe

It’s not busy here thanks to its discreet location, and exclusive prices. Annoyingly, there’s little in the way of information and/or explanation of Prées methods in the shop which would probably go some way in justifying those sky high prices. There’s not even so much as a company Wechat to scan, and while the servers are pleasant, none were forthcoming about the ice cream process or the overall experience. 0/1

Value for money

Goes without saying you’re not coming here for good value. But with that said the ingredients here are premium and the ice cream is made to order, so if you’re after just a little taste of luxury, Prée’s creamy indulgences ultimately hit the spot. 0.5.1

TOTAL VERDICT: 3/5

Price: RMB42+ Who’s going: Xintiandi strollers Good for: Sweet treats, ice cream, little indulgences // No.15, Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu 新天地太仓路181弄15号, 近马当路 Nearest Metro: Huangpi Nan Lu, 10 mins. Open daily: Mon-Fri 12-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-11pm. Cash only for now.

The Bull & Claw

Surf and turf and craft beer BY Betty Richardson

The place A few blocks north of Nanjing Xi Lu, The Bull & Claw specializes in just three things: steak, lobsters and craft beers. It is a cheeky homage to cult favorite London restaurant Burger and Lobster, which sells just burgers, lobsters and lobster rolls all for the same price. A similar concept is in place with the food here, but the restaurant has a slightly more retro American diner feel to it. Set in a big, open space with distressed wooden floorboards and enormous sofa-like armchairs, this new opening feels like the closest one can get to a gastropub in Shanghai, which doesn’t surprise us since the folks from The Camel Bar are behind it.

The food

Bull & Claw’s menu is short, sweet and woefully inappropriate for vegetarians – all eight dishes contain lobster, beefsteak, or both. We went for the whole Nova Scotia Lobster with salad and salted chunky French fries, which at 650g is great

value for RMB248. Might as well go for a whole, since the smaller Lobster Caesar salad and Lobster sandwich only contain half a crustacean and are both RMB148. Steaks (Australian imported) are good value for their size, starting at RMB148 for the premium burger. Said burger was a highlight of the meal, consisting of a hefty beef and pork patty on a bed of arugula, pickles and baby tomatoes, topped with deliciously melted English red Leicester cheese, grilled home-cured bacon and a dollop of Lebanese garlic sauce. The Bull & Claw combination (RMB348) was another highlight; a huge 250g hunk of grilled veal fillet with peppercorn or red wine sauce, next to a half lobster. You can choose to have

your lobster grilled, steamed, or our favorite, Thermidor (mixed with a cream, brandy, mushroom and cheese sauce then grilled). If you’re really hungry, however, try the tomahawk steak (RMB980), frankly gargantuan and enough for three people, although it could have used a few more minutes resting time. We’ll be surprised if you have room for dessert after that lot, but if so, go for the chocolate malt sea salt ice cream (three flavors for RMB58).The iced hazelnut soufflé was nice, but a bit pricey at RMB88. 2/3

The vibe

Relaxed but still formal enough to eat steak and lobster in, The Bull & Claw has an appealing atmosphere during both day and night, particularly when the front windows are opened to create an impromptu terrace. Service is usually a letdown at new restaurants, but no chance of that here under General Manager Qiqi’s watch. Bilingual, smiley and informative, Qiqi often balances the enormous plates of food from kitchen to table herself (in heels, we might add). 1/1

Value for money

Prices here are below average for lobster and steak in Shanghai, particularly given the big portions. It ain’t single pedigree M9 wagyu, but it’s satisfyingly juicy, and Brit Chef Hardeep Somal actually listens when you say you want it done medium-rare. Plus, all dishes come with a side salad and basket of those chunky, whole-potato French fries. The place is still in soft opening, but if they manage to keep the consistency going and the meat quality worth the price, the Bull & Claw should be onto a winner. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5

Price: RMB248-400 per person Who’s going: healthy mix of young expats, families and locals Good for: steak, lobster, cocktails, beer, boy’s night, weekend brunch // 466 Xikang Lu, by Kangding Lu 西康路466号，近康定路. Nearest metro: Changping Lu, 5 mins. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-late, Sat-Sun 11am-late (last orders 11pm). Local and international cards accepted. (6266 6819)

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new restaurants

Racines

Exquisite little Japanese-run French bistro By Betty Richardson

The place What a pleasure it is to find a new restaurant worth telling everyone about. Very newly opened Racines is just that, an excellent little French bistro in the former French Concession, tucked away in a discreet lane house behind a white wooden front door. A French bistro in this part of town: sounds like a familiar story, right? Except this one’s

The food

got a twist that will divide opinion amongst conservative appreciators of French bistro cooking: it’s run by a Japanese chef. Ishibashi Kenji, who previously headed up La Queue de Chiot, now makes Racines (French for ‘roots’) his culinary home. And like La Queue, Racines is a boutique restaurant with just 20 seats.

We started off with four plump Tia Marra oysters (RMB45/each) alongside warm bread rolls and a rich meaty pâté studded with oat granola. A welcome freebie, but we can imagine if you ordered the pâté de campagne (RMB100) this would be quite rich. Next up two bonbon de foie gras (RMB130). Each crispy roast potato sphere holds a center of molten foie gras, accented by a luxuriously bold jus of vinegar, fig and

physalis. Chef Kenji showed an experimental flavor pairing with perfectly crisp, justfatty-enough duck breast and lemongrasshued sauce, complimented by wilted baby greens and millimeter-thin raw mushroom stem discs (RMB165). The overall sensation was decadent without overpowering the appetite. Finally a hefty beef bavette for RMB200, with grilled gnocchi, red wine and onion reduction atop creamed potatoes. For

this price we were expecting chewy lean meat, but were delighted by the tender, perfectly rested flank steak. It’s a clever move: this more unusual cut of meat commands a lower price than your average filet mignon or rib eye, while still representing a good balance of fattiness (if you know how to cook it right). 2.5/3

The vibe

Value for money

Set in a lane house, Racines feels like you’re eating in a chic friend’s apartment. The waiters are attentive and serve with care, but since this place is very recently opened, they’re still a little shaky on recommending and/or describing dishes off the menu. On our rainy, Monday night visit the place was not busy, so anticipate having it more or less to yourself if you go at a similar time. 1/1

Food this good wouldn’t be amiss at a fivestar hotel or Michelin-starred restaurant, so for around RMB300+ per person, Racines offers excellent value. Overall, Racines is a very serious and yet low-key addition to the French bistro gems in Shanghai, and one we’ll be returning to post-haste. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4.5/5

Price: RMB300+ per person Who’s going: Japanese and local gourmands Good for: Romantic dates, French food, wine, small groups

// 41 Guangyuan Lu, by Yuqing Lu 广元路41号, 靠近余庆路. Nearest metro: Shanghai Library, 10 mins. Open Mon-Sat, 6-11pm. Cash only (June 2015), card machine coming soon.

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on the grill » EAT/DRINK

Shanghai's best Street eats

Jamie Barys, Shanghai’s street food queen on her new guide book, Glutton Guides by Jamie Barys

Jamie Barys is co-founder of Untour Shanghai, an urban adventure tourism company specializing in street food tours. She and business partner Kyle Long are releasing Glutton Guides, a travel book series focusing on the best local eats in cities around the world, starting with Shanghai.

Glutton Guides

hat is Glutton Guides? It’s a travel book written as a guide to finding the best food in a city. Kyle, my business partner, and I travel to eat. We find it frustrating when you’re trying to plan your trip and you have 20 different tabs open, so many competing voices on what’s the best food to eat in that particular place. What’s the best xiaolongbao in Shanghai? The best roast duck in Hong Kong? The best ramen in Tokyo?

We wanted to create something that wasn’t crowdsourced, that wasn’t comprehensive – a resource that says, “here’s the best places to go; eat here and you’ll have a good time on your trip.” We started with the Glutton Guide Shanghai, which is launching this month. It covers everything from Chinese food: street food, noodle joints, regional Chinese food. But instead of having every Sichuan restaurant, we have just two of the best. Instead of every xiaolongbao place, we just have a couple.

Glutton Guide’s Top Five Street Food Picks

1. Jianbing

2. A Niang Mian (阿娘面)

The street food I eat most often, jianbing has fueled me through more than eight years of empty refrigerator emergencies, hangovers and on-the-go lunch breaks. Unlike most vendors, the Wulumuqi Lu lady stays open until 2pm, cementing her place as my favorite jianbing seller in town.

When hairy crab season rolls around, I head here and order their signature xiefen mian, with bright orange roe and sweet crab meat served with fresh noodles in a rich broth made of yellow croaker spine. The rest of the year, the huangyu mian is also a winner.

// 328 Wulumuqi Lu, by Fuxing Lu. 乌鲁木齐路328号，近复兴路 RMB4/each.

// 36 Sinan Lu, by Nanchang Lu 思南路36号，近南昌路 RMB39 for crab noodles, RMB22 for yellow croaker noodles.

3. A Da Congyoubing (阿大葱油饼) This guy is my all-time favorite street food vendor and totally worth the wait, which sometimes reaches two hours at peak times. He makes everything by hand, and never cuts corners, elevating these crispy scallion oil pancakes to an edible art form. Best visited between meal times when the wait is shorter.

// Lane 159, back door of No. 2 Maoming Lu, by Nanchang Lu 茂名南路159弄2号后门, 近南昌路. RMB5/each

4. Da Hu Chun (大壶春)

5. Wei Xiang Zhai (味香斋)

I love Yang’s Fried Dumplings as much as the next guy, but Da Hu Chun’s misshapen buns have a special place in my heart. They are fried seam-face up so they can fit in even more juice – yes please!

Wei Xiang Zhai has been slinging sesame-peanut noodles for decades, ladling out hundreds of bowls a day from the first floor of an historic French Concession building. Most of the diners can be found slurping on the majiang mian with a side of beef curry broth soup.

// 71 Yunnan Nan Lu, by Jinling Dong Lu 云南南路71号，近金陵东路. RMB6/each.

The above is just a tiny selection of the street food treasure trove that is Glutton Guide Shanghai. Download the e-book for the full experience. For updates, see the Glutton Guides website: www. gluttonguides.com/

// 14 Yandang Lu, by Huaihai Lu. 雁荡路14号近淮海中路. Hours: 6.15am-9pm.

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new bars

Straight no chaser Sad times for the former Hollywood gang: double closures for their two Shanghai clubs, Just on the Bund and Hollywood.

Their loss is Lola’s gain, however. The popular alternative electro club has just opened up in Hollywood’s former 46 Yueyang Lu location, after being forced out of their Surpass Court spot following noise complaints from angry neighbors.

Shanghai seems to be undergoing a deluge of new bars, particularly wine bars: Somm Wine Gallery at 284 Anfu Lu (specializing in wine by the glass served via Enomatic machines), Le Verre à Vin at 1221 Changle Lu, and Sommelier 598 at 105 Chengdu Nan Lu. On Wukang Lu, Starling’s former mixologist Daniel An has opened his first solo venture, the happily-named Taste Buds Cocktail Palace. Drink prices are on the steeper side, ranging from RMB78-125, but thankfully deliver on flavor.

On Donghu Lu, a brand new branch of Shanghai Brewery is now open, situated right next to hip club Le Baron. With an eclectic, art deco, faintly steampunkish decor inside, this sizeable new brewery and bar also has a menu of food and an awesome outside terrace.

Whisper Whisky & Cigar Club

Average whisky bar on Hunan Lu By Marianna Cerini

hisper Whisky is an oak-and-leather lounge that outwardly manifests sophistication, stocked with cigars and about 100 whiskies so far, with many more on the way. But where it succeeds in appearance, it falls a bit short in substance. For starters, our bartender tried to explain that Whisper’s old-fashioned was special because of its particular whisky and bitters. Spoiler alert: the whisky is Maker’s Mark – a fine bourbon, just no rara avis – and the bitters is Angostura, which is what everyone uses. (To the bar’s credit, the drink is very good.) There are also only four whisky cocktails on offer, with none of them being that staple of whisky bars, the Sazerac. (No absinthes in sight, sadly.) And the menu, for some dreary reason, lists Dewar’s and Famous Grouse – two blended scotches – among the single malts under “Island District.” Eek. We’re nit-picking, obviously, but this just doesn’t look good for an establishment seeking a higher class of clientele. We will say, though, that Whisper Whisky has good stuff: four Campbeltowns, including the oily and spicy Glen Scotia 16 (RMB120),

Price: RMB200 per person Who’s going: Japanese expats and drunken Chinese girls Good for: whisky, quiet drinks, cigars

One-hour wine delivery app makes Shanghai debut By Betty Richardson

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// 123 Hunan Lu, by Wukang Lu 湖南路123号, 近武康路. Nearest metro: Shanghai Library, 10 mins. Local cards accepted. Open daily 7pm-2am. (6212 1058)

bottlesXO

Three on the Bund’s newest restaurant, POP American brasserie has just opened up an excellent lounge and terrace (below), complete with chic 50s diner decor and Malibu-esque palm trees. Our new go-to spot for after dinner drinks on the Bund.

some nice Bruichladdichs (a 15-year-old for RMB130) and a fine collection of American bourbons and Japanese single malts (including a bottle of Mars Amber that goes for RMB80,000). Glasses are imported from Japan, as is the water used to make the hard-carved ice. Again, it all looks and sounds good. Whisky drinkers might indeed find something they like; they just shouldn’t expect to learn anything new.

s many Europeans and Americans know, wine – particularly French – is over-priced in Shanghai. In some restuarants, the cheapest plonk can command hundreds of RMB, and the supermarkets aren’t much better. Enter BottlesXO, a Shanghai-based wine app sourcing a curated list of vino from boutique wineries in Europe, offering delivery at prices from RMB95. How do

they do this? By only sourcing from smaller vineyards, eschewing the big-name, big-price brands for traditional family run enterprises instead. Not only do BottlesXO sell the wine, they also deliver it straight to your table (or desk, or picnic or rooftop BBQ) anywhere in Shanghai at drinking temperature in under an hour. We tested it by ordering an RMB95 Ca’ di Alte Italian Pinot Grigio from the app, downloaded via the Apple Store. True to their promise, the wine arrived – chilled and with six glasses – in 45 minutes via an English speak-

ing courier. Flavor-wise, our testers were astonished that this bottle came in at under RMB100, describing it as smooth, well-rounded and subtly minerally, perfect for casual, easy drinking. The seasonal selection of wines changes depending on the best vintages BottlesXO’s Europe-based experts source, but always includes a range of entry, and mid-range wines, plus a very decent Italian prosecco for RMB125. Download the BottlesXO app from the App Store. Cash on delivery, and PayPal accepted. //www.bottlesxo.com(bottlesXO invites

registered members to complimentary tastings. Download the app for more.

Shen

Come for the terrace, stay for the drinks BY Erik Crouch

Stella Artois Recommends 66 Shanghai bar & restaurant

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ocated just off the Bund with a list of interesting cocktails and a terrace that puts others to shame, Shen has us worried – it should be far more crowded, and quite a bit more expensive, than it actually is. Firstly, that terrace. The long, L-shaped al fresco space provides outstanding views of the city. On our visit, it was lively but not overflowing – enough people to show a definite interest in the place without requiring us to fight for a space. Inside, a lounge with couches and a handful of tables await – but, as long as the weather is good and the seats available, Shen is all about the terrace. The drink menu comprises classics and more eccentric options in the RMB6888 range. Particularly noteworthy is the ‘ancient smoky secret’ (RMB88), a mix of smoky whisky, vermouth blanc, Campari and Chinese bitters. It’s served under a glass jar – when removed, the drink billows smoke onto the table. The taste is rich and strong, helped along by a stick of cinnamon in the glass and a star anise trapped in a large sphere of ice. Also worth a try is the Zen (RMB88), saffron infused vodka, Mandarine, simple syrup, orange bitters and cranberry juice – fruity and boozy with tangy sweetness. Shen also boasts a hearty food menu, with samplings like scallops with asparagus (RMB128), shrimp avocado crisp rolls (RMB48) and Sichuan chicken (RMB48). Good cocktails, tantalizing snacks, wallet-friendly prices and a view to end all views – we recommend getting to Shen quickly, before its cover is blown and it becomes decidedly more difficult to snag a seat.

striking scene on Laowai jie, this newly furnished, heavy-metal-themed restaurant is inspired by Route 66 (hence the name) – the “mother road” of America. The inspiration from Route 66 can be seen all around this popular watering hole, particularly the striking Harley Davidson motorcycle parked outside. Come nightfall, 66 transforms into a haven for country music lovers – but after 10pm, it’s time for metal to take to the stage as it turns into a live bar, with local and foreign singers alike performing till late. On a wall stacked with nine LCD screens, live sports or videos of extreme sporting events are played all day long, providing a fun and warm ambiance for everyone who comes in.

Stella Artois promotion: RMB25/300ml, RMB35/500ml, RMB200/3L. // No.12, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 虹梅路 3338号, 老外街12号, 近延安西路 (5472 8366)

// 7 Yanan Dong Lu, 7/F, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 延安东路7号7楼, 近中山东一路. Nearest metro: Yuyuan, 15 mins. Open daily, 5pm-2am. (6316 9119)

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Corona Sunset Party @ Liquor Factory, May 15

nightlife

the rumpshaker

Fine music for your nightlife diet BY Andrew Chin

It’s a mad, mad summer with parties galore from allday ragers to visits from Japanese hip hop pioneers and rising European EDM masters. For more options, check out our Weekly Party Planner every Thursday at www. thatsmags.com/shanghai.

JULY 3 The Loft Bar Rouge teams up with the Yeti crew to travel through time to 1979 New York, a heady time when socialite David Mancuso was throwing the first underground dance parties attracting luminaries like Jean-Michel Basquiat during the height of their infamy. Allan Marshall and Yeti-B pay tribute to that era, spinning a vibrant disco house mix. Wearing hip huggers and a Warholian get up are highly recommended. // July 3, 10pm,

RMB100. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan

Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路 18号7楼,近南京东路 (6339 1199)

JULY 3 Vicetone The young Dutch duo has been a force to reckon with in progressive house over the last few years thanks to Beatport chart topping hits like ‘Let Me Feel.’ They’ve toured the world with Nicky Romero and Nervo, while remixing the likes of Adele, Calvin Harris and Maroon 5. This year is looking even bigger with their track ‘Follow Me’ chosen as the anthem for the 2015 Ultra Music Festival. // July 3, 10.30pm-late, RMB100-150. Fusion, 5/F, Bldg 6, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123号6号楼5楼, 近马当路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

JULY 10 Martin Eyerer

JULY 4&11 Summer on Shanghai 1LoveShanghai is dead. Long live SHFT. The party crew kicks off their summer party series with an all-day rager on July 4 at the Bund Beach with rising hip-hop stars Busy Gang and too many local DJ standouts to name. A week later, they’ll be moving from the sand and onto the gorgeous outdoor patio of Salmos Lounge in Jing’an. The Absolut Vodka assisted party features a stellar lineup featuring one-time That’s cover-boy DJ Cavia. We have pairs of tickets to give away to each party. For your chance to win, simply email win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Summer on Smash’ and the party date you want to attend.

// July 4, 2pm-midnight, RMB120. The Bund Beach, 421 Waima Lu, by Maojiayuan Lu 外马路421号, 近毛家园路

// July 11, 3pm-late, RMB80. Salmos Lounge, 6/F, No. 1818, 1788 Square, Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu 南京西路1818号1788广场6 楼, 近华山路

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Footprints Sessions presents the Berlin-based tech house pioneer. After opening up Riverside Studios in his new hometown, the Kling Klong label boss is focusing on the music with his brand new album, Struktur. His world tour stops off at Arkham, where he slayed the crowd last September. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy. com with the subject ‘Martin Eyerer’ by July 8 for your chance to win. // July 10, 10pm-late, RMB70-100. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

JULY 10 Electric East It’s a special edition of the recurring Rankadank party with label boss Conrank bringing his national tour to DADA. Labelmates Zean, Misloop and Q-Kraft (see pg42) will be joined by Koro Style. The Parisian producer is known for gritty basslines and wild rhythms that have made a Slit Jockey favorite. Not to be missed for bass lovers.

// July 10, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号,近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

JULY 17 DJ Krush A legend in Tokyo’s electronic music scene, DJ Krush has crafted an experimental sound equally indebted to hip hop and ambient. He’s equally comfortable working with rap heavyweights like Mos Def, as he is with jazz-fusion trumpeter Toshinori Kondo. // July 17, 10pm-late, RMB150-180. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

JULY 11 Riviera 10 Year Anniversary Pool Party It was a decade ago when Stepane de Montgros and Benoit Thebaut had a dream of bringing Shanghai its first pool party. Now their Riviera Events has expanded, spreading splashy fun across the nation. However, they’re taking it back to where it all started with an outdoor pool party atop the seventh floor terrace of the JW Marriott Tomorrow Square residences. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Riviera’ by July 8 for your chance to win. // July 11, 1-8pm, RMB200 (with one glass of Taittinger champagne). JW Marriott Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu 南京西路399号, 近黄陂北路

JULY 17 Funky Soul Story Kadwell and DJazz take over Unico for a musical journey to the heart of America when Motown ruled supreme. They’ll be playing nothing but crowd-pleasing hits from the likes of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes and The Jackson 5 that will leave you dancing in the street. It’s not just a retro night, with the two DJs putting an original and energetic spin on classic material. // July 17, 10pm-late, free entry.

Unico, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,

by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3

JULY 17 DJ Paypal

号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399)

Sub-Culture presents a member of the Teklife crew that has been pushing the limits in juke and footwork. DJ Paypal flips obscure disco tracks into energetic bangers on his Buy Now EP. While intense on record, the intensity shoots up in his frenzied live shows. Support from Swimful, Damacha, Aivilox and Howell. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘DJ Paypal’ by July 15 for your chance to win. // July 17, 10pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400) Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路

JULY 24 Kotelett & Zadak The mysterious Berlin based duo have been bubbling under the surface, harnessing a sound that is difficult to describe but so easy to dance to. They’ve found a fan in Alex Flatner who released a EP by the duo on his label. However, it’s live where they shine, with a reputation of playing sets that can last up to eight hours. Alecs Marta and Frank Costello support. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Simply e-mail win@urbanatomy.com with the subject ‘Kotelett & Zadak’ by July 22 for your chance to win. // July 24, 11pm-late, RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am). Lola, 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (138 1814 6773, reservations@eastern-side.com)

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FEATURE

Hunting season

BEAN Shanghai’s annual scavenger hunt by Erik Crouch

Find a matching couple

Pose with strangers fighting over a bill

High five the avocado lady

Dance to “Little Apple” with strangers

Play cards with old men

Help a construction worker

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Find man with a man-bun

Hug a flag person in the metro

ast month, you could have been forgiven for thinking that some of the city’s more charitable residents had lost their minds. That’s because they were participating in BEAN Shanghai’s annual scavenger hunt, which included challenges such as “Break Dance in the Subway” and “Pose with Strangers Fighting over a Bill.” Participants photographed themselves doing a wide variety of funky, quasi-socially acceptable acts over the four-hour scavenger hunt on June 7 and, fortunately, it was all for a good cause. These folks weren’t out breaking social norms for kicks: the group raised more than RMB12,000 in entry fees and raffle tickets, all of which went to The Renewal Center, a homeless shelter in Shanghai that gives people sustainable paths out of poverty. The scavenger hunt may have passed, but BEAN Shanghai always has something else up its sleeve. The organization hosts events every weekend; check out shanghai.beanonline.org for more.

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Comically-translated menu item

Pose in an empty stadium

Dance with ayis in the park

Ride a Sherpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scooter

Take a photo with a farm animal

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tiger father

Reservations required

How I ended up being the planner-in-chief by Trevor Marshallsea

f you’re an expat living with your family in China, chances are you won’t be affected by this column. In fact, you’re probably not reading it at all, are you? This could make me feel silly, only I’m a late-40s dad in a house full of females – putting out words knowing they’ll be listened to by no one really isn’t a problem. By now it’s actually reassuringly familiar. Or, when they are heard, it’s a rare phenomenon best summed up by a T-shirt I saw recently: “If a man speaks in a forest and there’s no woman there to hear him, is he still wrong?” OK, that’s a somewhat cheeky, if not acutely jaundiced, grumpy old man view of the world. But I only say it because I’m secure in the knowledge of one undisputed fact: my wife will be one of the people not reading this column. That’s because she, like many expats, won’t be found in China this time of year. Yes, it’s holiday season – the time of year when expats flee China like mad bats from a cave and recharge their minds (and lungs). This has, of course, meant another round of that unhappiest of duties of the stay-athome spouse: planning holidays. I know people who actually like doing this – wading through the Internet, checking out flights, hotels and places to go. For me, it’s like making my way through a minefield. Blindfolded. On a pogo stick. Funnily enough, all photos of all hotel rooms look just fantastic. And roomy? You could just about swing a cat. When you have kids, gone are the days when you could just show up, look around and find some digs for the night. When it’s a month-long jaunt through many different locations – this year it’s Italy and Croatia – things have to be planned with a meticulous eye for detail which leaves nothing to chance and which I, without any exaggeration, simply don’t possess. The risk is that you could end up like this friend of mine. No, he wasn’t me, but he was a sports reporter like me and yes, all clichés from Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple apply. This friend took his wife and kids to Ukraine for a wedding. That’s not where the story ends. This was before Ukraine’s travel advice rating was changed to “war-torn and life-threatening” from merely “really bloody awful.” Where my friend erred was in forgetting to book a hotel. In a modern parenting horror story, they got into town late at night, found everything closed, and had to loiter outside for several

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hours until businesses opened again. At least their two boys took some delight in being able to stay up all night and play a hastilydefined game of “let’s pretend we’re hobos.” In Husbandland, there’s just no coming back from that. But then there was the case of another friend, a Frenchman called Francois, who was clearly imbued with an

Planning a trip feels like making my way through a minefield. Blindfolded. On a pogo stick.

appropriate, foreign-legion level of valor. He took his wife and two toddlers from Beijing to the Philippines and on purpose, in full control of his mind, deliberately didn’t book anything. And his plan was to take two flights and two boats rides to a tiny, remote island featuring just one 12-hut resort! We, the husbands, watched as you would watch Steve McQueen riding his motorbike towards the border in The Great Escape – with awe and hope, but with a chilling certainty that it would all go horribly wrong. Sure enough, brave Francois ended up tangled in barbed wire. There was no room at the inn. They slept in a tent on the beach for two days. A long silence fell over the land. It might just be men. Maybe we’re still continuing a tradition started by that most hapless of fathers, Joseph, who decided on a quick trip to Bethlehem with an already la-

boring wife – on donkeyback – without booking anything. I’ve always wondered why the Bible never says anything about how much grief he got from Mary. Maybe it’s because Bibles can’t have expletives in them. So I’ve been up to my ears in bookings, itineraries, terms and conditions and balancing family needs. You always think, or hope, it will possibly turn out alright, but these modern kids can surprise you. Last summer we took a fascinating tour of ancient sites in Greece. By the third museum, our eight-year-old Evie had the routine down pat: walk in; find a chair; sit there looking like Clinically Depressed Smurf until the rest of her family emerges; go collect the ice cream. Three years ago we toured the US southwest. We saw the fascinating Bryce Canyon and Monument Valley, then with Clark W. Griswold-style enthusiasm I announced that we were off to see the big one, that wonder of the world called the Grand Canyon. “Uuugh!” the kids moaned. “Not another canyon!” So, knowing that you can’t please all of the people all of the time, after a while you just have to stop angsting, book your tickets and be damned. It will, probably, all be OK. But at least since we’re driving through several places, my wife and kids will only have to put up with these cheap, flea-ridden two-star hellholes I’m booking for one night at a time. // Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign correspondent in Beijing in the 1990s and returned a decade later. This time around he stays at home to grow the kids. Read more of his domestic adventures at www.thetigerfather.com

health » COMMUNITY

vision loss

Staying healthy with diabetes by Dr. Sheng Hui

cular complications are one of the most common, and often neglected, effects of diabetes. They can cause vision loss and eventually lead to blindness. Patients with diabetes should make sure they are getting their eyes checked regularly.

Which diabetes patients are at risk for vision issues? • People who have had diabetes for a long time • Insulin-dependent people with diabetes • Pregnant patients diagnosed with gestational diabetic mellitus • People with diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia at the same time • Patients with diabetes who smoke or take oral contraceptive pills • Diabetes patients who have poorly controlled blood sugar levels

What complications can result from diabetes? Diabetic retinopathy is the most common ocular complication of diabetes. Diabetic microangiopathy can lead to retinal microaneurysms, edema, hemorrhages, neovascularization and retinal detachment, resulting in vision loss and finally blindness. In middle-aged and elderly patients with diabetes, cataracts are common and develop quickly. Cataracts in juvenile patients with diabetes usually develop rapidly and vision may be completely cloudy within a few days. Diabetic microangiopathy can lead to neovascularization. The fibrovascular membrane on the surface of the cornea and the iridocorneal angle causes angle closure, intraocular pressure rise, severe eye pain and headache. The optic nerve gradually atrophies which results in visual field contraction and eventually blindness. Abnormal ocular surface sensitivity, decreased tear production and delayed corneal re-epithelialization in patients with diabetes can also lead to dry eye syndrome. Diabetes patients with fluctuating blood glucose levels can develop myopia if the blood glucose rises sharply. If blood glucose reduces or drops sharply, the patient can develop emmetropia or need to return to prescription glasses. Diabetes can lead to eyelid and ocular motor nerve paralysis and ischemic optic neuropathy. Patients with diabetes may be exposed to ptosis, limited eye movement, double vision, dizziness, vision loss and visual field defects. Once diagnosed, recovery may take several months. Many diabetes patients have had the disease for years before their initial diagnosis, while some only find themselves diagnosed because of medical issues pertaining to the eye. In this case, the ocular complications can be preventable with early diagnosis and a timely treatment plan. To help prevent ocular complications, patients with diabetes should have their eyes checked frequently.

// Dr. Sheng Hui is an ophthalmologist at Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics.

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Events

Pick of six art exhibitions Work, Rest and Play: British Photography from the 1960s to today July 12-Aug 23. Minsheng Art Museum, Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 淮海西路570号F座, 近凯旋路 (6282 8729)

Andy Warhol + Mimmo Rotella: You Are Art! UntilOct15,2015,RMB70-158.Mosaic,4/F,No.353EastNanjingRd 南京东路353号悦荟Mosaic4楼 (www.gewara.com)

Christy Lee Rogers: The Eternal Aquatic July 4-Aug 18. Art Labor Gallery, Bldg 4, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu 永嘉路570号4号楼, 近岳阳路 (3460 5331)

Jonone: Solo Show July 10-Aug 31. Magda Danysz Gallery,188Linqing Lu, by Pingliang Lu 临青路188号, 近平凉路 (5513 9599)

Li Hui: Instant Insanity

Sol LeWitt and Lu Daode: Qiuzhuang Project

Until Aug 16. Arario Gallery, 1-2, 320 Tianping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 天平路320弄1-2号, 近衡山路 (5424 9220)

Until Aug 2. Aurora Museum, 99 Fucheng Lu, by Huayuanshiqiao Lu 富城路99号, 近花园石桥路 (5840 8899)

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Events JULY 1

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Deal: The COOK Unlimited Dining Flash Sale The Kerry Hotel Pudong steakhouse is offering a huge one-day only deal. Pick up RMB350 pairs of lunch vouchers (valued at RMB574) and RMB390 pairs of dinner vouchers (valued at RMB662) all day-long at the hotel or through Dianping. Maximum of 10 vouchers per person. RMB350, 6am-midnight. The COOK, Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路 (6169 8886, fbreservations.khpu@ thekerryhotels.com)

Theater: Dora’s Pirate Adventure in Shanghai The adventurous Dora travels to Treasure Island is search of the ultimate pirate party. She must travel through Dance Mountain and Silly Singing Bridge in this interactive live show that mixes entertainment and education. English language versions on Friday and Saturday at 3.30pm, as well as Sunday on 10.30am. RMB80-480, 3.30pm and 7.30 pm (10.30am shows on the weekend). Shanghai Children Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Alec Haavik Friction Five The popular saxophonist leads his quintet through a night of cosmic jazz. Xiongguangzhang Trio opens Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Canada Day Ladies Night Zapata’s is toasting Canada with a special ladies night. They’re serving up Fireball Cinnamon whiskey specials all night with anyone rocking that red maple leaf getting a complementary shot before 9.30pm. Free entry, 6pm-late. Zapata’s, 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu 衡山路5 号, 近东平路 (6474 6166)

JULY 1-3 LIFE/STYLE Sports: Manchester United Soccer School BISS hosts this three-day camp developed by Manchester United. Kids aged 6-17 will learn how to play footie the Man U way, working on their technique while developing their communication skills. Camp is open to all students. RMB3,890, 8am-5pm. BISS Pudong, 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Gong Lu, by Xiukang Lu 沪南公路2729弄康桥半岛600号, 近秀康路 (5812 7455, china.manutdsoccerschools.com)

JULY 2 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: The Lawrence Ku Trio The guitarist and his elegant trio perform tracks from their recently released debut album Pictures. Xiongguang zhang Trio opens. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Press Play DJ James Lealand joins residents DJais and AA for a night of deep and tech house. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号,近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

JULY 4

JULY 4-5

Kick the Gong Around Vintage Tribal Fest Best known for their colorful celebrations to things like the Rocco Age that attract the city’s hottest like the pictured co-founder of Basement 6, Kick the Gon Around are at it again with this vintage festival. Inspired by colorful tribes across the globe like the Roma, Maori, gaucho and more, they will create an immersive environment celebrating cultural diversity at this grand bazaar. Over 100 vendors will offer a variety of vintage goods, artisanal foods and lifestyle goods created by local designers. As always, they’ve lined up an eclectic line-up of performers including gypsy folk group The Horde, West African drummer Jamal and African dance performers Tchalebi Star Line will entertain the crowd throughout the week. There will also be free activities like yoga sessions, cinema screenings and craft workshops. Summergate Spirits of Independence have organized a gypsy bar serving up cocktails and a special wine tasting for VIPs. // July 4-5, noon-10pm (Sat) noon-8pm (Sun), RMB50 (RMB30 for students). Da Tong Mill, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号，近瑞金一路 (www.kickthegongaround.com)

JULY 3 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Amin The indie-pop chanteuse plays a hometown show. RMB280-480,7.30-11pm.QSWCulture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 Gigs: Red Groove Project Enjoy a bombastic night with the 10-piece funk standouts. Li Xiaochuan Quartet opens. RMB50,9.30pm-late.JZClub,46Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Alex Metric Arkham presents the London-based DJ/producer known for forwardthinking electro-rock. He’s produced the likes of Snow Patrol and Robbie Williams, while remixing stars like Beastie Boys and Gorillaz. His 2011 hit ‘Open Your Eyes’ made him a solo star in his own right. R3, PCJ and Max Shen support. RMB60, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

Party: Charp Lola’s back and one of their favorite residents headlines with support from Ivan Babero and Alecs Marta. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com) Party: Lose Your Face Misloop joins residents Beardslap and Jode for a night of bass-driven jackin house. Free entry, 10pm-late. Lune, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号, 近东湖路 (139 0197 4330) Party: Love Bang Heatwolves and Caution plays everything from hip hop to house in this ever-popular monthly party. They’ll also be releasing their new, limited edition T-shirt. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

ARTS Concert: FT Island The South Korean pop rockers topped the charts with their 2007 debut Cheerful Sensibility and have been riding high since, amassing a large fanbase across Asia including Shanghai. RMB480-1,280,7.30pm,RMB480-1,280. Shanghai International Gym Center, 777 Wuyi Lu, by Neihuan Gaojia Lu 武夷路777号, 近内环高架路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) Fan Meeting: Ahn Jaehyeon The South Korean heartthrob had his first leading role as a vampire doctor in this year’s Blood. He’ll be bringing his First Date tour to Shanghai before starring in the upcoming Chinese romantic comedy, Wedding Bible. RMB580-1,280,7.30pm.ShanghaiCity Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu 都市路4889号,近名都路(4006103721, en.damai.cn)

EAT/DRINK BBQ: Paulaner @ Expo Enjoy a sumptuous feast featuring a hearty 300 gram portion of roasted pig and 150 grams of prime rib. Wash it down with three varieties of Paulaner drafts from the on-site microbrewery. There will also be an all-you-can-eat buffet of tasty starters and salads, as well as activities to keep the kids busy. Reservations recommended. RMB238 (free entry for children under 10yearsold),5.30-8.30pm.Paulaner@ Expo, 555 Shi Bo Dadao, by Guozhan Lu 世博大道555号3楼, 近国展路 (2206 0555, www.bln-restaurants.com)

LIFE/STYLE Exhibition: Purple Dream Wedding Show Recently awarded by Weekend on the Go as the ‘Best Wedding Venue’ at their Best Travel Destination Awards, Jumeirah Himalayas hosts their ‘Purple Dream’ wedding show at their rooftop Infinity Garden wedding venue and indoor grand ballroom. RMBTBA, 1.30-3.30pm. Jumeirah

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Himalayas Hotel Shanghai, 1108 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu 梅花路1108 号, 近芳甸路 (3858 0371, cindy.tao@ jumeirah.com)

Nightlife

NIGHTLIFE

Party: PRA Pool Party, Round 1 Party crew Post Rebel Age makes a splashy introduction taking over the outdoor pool at the Ambassy Club Pudong. Enjoy a dip while grooving to the sounds of some of the city’s top DJs. RMB180-220, 1.30pm-late. Ambassy Club Pudong, 588 Hongfeng Lu,by Mingyue Lu 红枫路588号, 近明月路 (400 821 3624, smartshanghai.com/ smartticket)

Gigs: Limousine The hometown rockers are riding the wave of the release of their debut album Hit the Throttle. They’ll be supported by Tang Trio and Dirty Fingers. RMB40, 10pm-late. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) Gigs: Low For more than 20 years, the Minnesota based trio has crafted sparse and gritty indie-rock. They’ve toured with Radiohead and released records on Sub Pop. Their latest disc The Invisible Way shows they’re still going strong. RMB180-220, 8-11pm. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路

Party: Siesta Loca China’s queen of drum and bass is celebrating her birthday in trademark over-the-top style. Siesta teams up with long-time Sweatshop comrade Dave Owen for a classic all-vinyl d’n’b set, as part of a massive party featuring eight DJs and two MCs. RMB50 (RMB30 before midnight), 10pm-late. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

Gigs: Melody Fall Hot Pot Music presents the 14-city China tour of this young Italian group to support their latest disc, The Shape of Pop-Punk to Come. Hometown heroes En Route supports. RMB80,8.30-10.30pm.MAOLivehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086) Gigs: The Herdsmen The enchanting Yunnan group features lead singer Qin Rong and her Russian friends. The music is a mix of the their different ethnicities. RMB80,9-11pm.OnStage,A2-101,Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号红坊艺术文化社区A2101室, 近虹桥路 Party: 4th of July Toga Party Celebrate America’s Independence Day by tapping into your inner fratboy. Don a toga and enjoy free-flow drinks for RMB150 and BBQ dishes starting at RMB25. Free entry, 5-10pm. Boxing Cat Brewery, 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路82号, 近永福路 (6431 2091) Party: 4th of July Pub Crawl The Pub Crawl Shanghai crew celebrates everything red, white and blue for their annual 4th of July bash. Get in the American spirit while rolling through three bars and one club. RMB200-250,9.30pm-late.MeetatBar Gatsby, 488 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路488号, 近石门一路 (www.pubcrawlshanghai.com) Party: 4th of July Block Party Celebrate America at Zapata’s massive block party. There’s tailgate BBQ goodness and plenty of drink specials. Free entry, 7pm-late. Zapata’s, 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu 衡山路5 号, 近东平路 (6474 6166) Party: Bubba’s July 4 Bash The South Bund branch of Bubba’s throws a July 4 bash complete with cold beverages and treats from the likes of Tito’s Vodka, Ruijin Cajun, New York Style Pizza, Steak and Oyster Bar, Strictly Cookies and Bubba’s. Rock Suey will perform live

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RMB100, 10.30pm-late. MYST, 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu 延安中路1123号, 近富民路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Party: Synth Crush All hail the synth. Illsee, Velvet Robot and Ludvic Orlando pay tribute to the instrument exploring all the genres it inspired like industrial, cyber techno, robotic Italo and more. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Party: Vamos Craft says goodbye to longtime Shanghai resident Ben Thriller with a big dance party playing everything from Afrobeat to new wave. Free entry, 10pm-late. Craft, Donghu Hotel South Wing, 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Xi Lu 东湖路7号东湖宾馆西翼, 近淮海西路 (182 2105 2859, citizen1974@hotmail.com)

JULY 9-11

Jonathan Kite China’s favorite Ukrainian chef makes a three-day stand at the Pearl. As the hilarious and salacious Oleg, Kite often steals the show in the hot comedy 2 Broke Girls, which is one of the most popular foreign shows on Mainland streaming sites. He’s also guest starred in hit shows like Wizards of Waverly Place and Raising Hope. A man of many talents, he’ll be showing off his stand-up chops.Expect to hear hilarious insights on life as a Hollywood star, as well as uproarious stories of when we was trying to achieve that status. Kite’s also renowned as a master impressionists with over 100 stars in his arsenal. Expect to hear his take on the likes of Tom Hanks, Seth Rogen, Liam Neeson and more. // July 9-11, 9pm, RMB250-300. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471 号, 近武进路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

WIN We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show on WeChat. For your chance to win, add ‘Thats_Shanghai’ or scan the QR code.

at this family-friend party. Free entry, 11am-10pm. Bubba’s on the Beach, Cool Docks 2, Section 4, 653 Waima Lu, by Wangjiamatou Lu 外码路653号老码头四库, 近王家码头路 (180 1771 0577, www.bubbasasia.com)

Hsiao and Max Shen. VJ Keefer takes care of the dazzling visuals. RMB40, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

Party: Acid Test 3.0 The Daft Idea crew take over Arkham to stimulate the auditory nerve with all night acid music. Controlling the music is DJ @pple, DJ Akira, DJ Nivad

Party: Aly & Fila The Egyptian trance duo has been championed by Armin Van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk and DJ Tiësto. In addition to building up an electronic music scene at home, they’ve rocked clubs around the world.

JULY 4-5 LIFE/STYLE Market: JP Yukata Natsu Matsuri This Japanese bazaar offers homemade crafts, green products, household items, clothes and other goodies. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest yukata clothing. Stage performances, dance shows and live music will add to the festivities. Free entry, 11am-9pm. Yueda 889 Mall, 889 Wanhangdu Lu, by Changshou Lu 万航渡路889号, 近长寿路 (www. gongyijia.com)

JULY 5 EAT/DRINK Opening: yeh! With more than 30 stores across North America, the self-serve frozen yogurt chain is setting up its first shop in China. They’re throwing an opening morning rave featuring Shanghai’s finest DJs, complemented by Zumba and yoga sessions. Space is limited, so reserve. Free entry, 10am-noon. Yeh, 1/F, Crystal Galleria, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu 愚园路68号, 近常德路 (5169 3378 ext. 802, yehyogurt.com)

Events

NIGHTLIFE

Gigs: Jasmine and Her Jazz Men Jasmine Chen leads her ace group through a night that mixes Chinese and Western jazz. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

Gigs: The Machinery of Other Skeletons The standout Shanghai metal band releases their latest EP with friends Chaos Mind and Blood Raven supporting. RMB50, 9pm-late. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Gigs: Morbid Goats The young grunge trio has been making waves lately in the Beijing rock underground. RMB50, 8pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) Party: Space Out! Sub-culture boss Howell takes over the Space Out! listening party. This edition features Global Communications’ 1994 disc, 76:14, which marks the point when ambient music began to be swept alongside rave culture. Free entry, 3-5pm. On Stage, A2-101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号红坊艺术文化社区A2-101室, 近虹桥路

JULY 6 ARTS Concert: Alan Gilbert & New York Philharmonic One of America’s leading orchestras performs a program that includes classics by Gershwin, Sousa and Brohn. Violinist Joshua Bell guests. RMB50-580, 7.30pm. Shanghai Poly Theatre, 159 Baiyin Lu, by Yumin Nan Lu 白银路159号, 近裕民南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

JULY 6-7 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Joey and the Poly Phonics Shanghainese singer and pianist Joey Lu leads her group through a unique take of traditional jazz standards. Free entry, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 7 NIGHTLIFE Film: Stalker Digital artist Kim Laughton curates this month’s Sub-Cinema and it kicks off with the Andrei Tarkovsky classic. Also in store is Life of Pi (July 14), Funeral Parade of Roses (July 21) and Scene by the Sea (July 28). Screenings start at 9pm. Free entry, 8pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Party: Bollywood Night SD Events takes over Bar Rouge for another of their fine Bollywood themed parties. The famed Delhi DJ Dee will spin beats and there will be plenty of exotic performances to go with the vibrant beats. RMB100, 9pm-late. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京东路 (6339 1199)

JULY 17-18

Matt Davis Born in Alabama, Davis has risen to national prominence thanks to his dark yet poignant brand of comedy. Dave Attell praises him as “funny, filthy, dirty but smart funny, filthy, dirty.” After slaying crowds last year in his Shanghai debut, he’s back again. How was your first Shanghai experience? It was a blast. It confirmed my suspicion that it’s impossible to be the only person outside at any given time at any location. I had a cigarette on a rooftop at 3 in the morning, when I realized there was a guy staring at me from a pane-less window. If I were to open a business here, it would be a model of an empty street. For an outrageous sum of money, you could just stand there alone for 10 minutes. Did any experiences make your act? Definitely. There’s one bit about me not realizing the barista at Starbucks was speaking English to me. I had ordered through a buddy and the guy behind the counter was asking me for a “one kuai coin.” My brain just couldn’t make the shift back to English to realize it. It solidified to me that a second language is out of the cards. I need to focus on recognizing English first. How has life been since those shows? It’s busy, which is a good thing. I’m currently working on a project called A World in Jest. I’m trying to tour around the world for over a year, hitting as many countries and cities as I can, to create a new hour of stand up based around that experience. It’s made possible by the worldwide community of comedians and comedy fans. I’ll be updating WorldinJest.com along the way. How can people help out? The primary goal is to make more and more connections, especially with people that can offer information or assistance in putting together shows in places with smaller scenes. After Shanghai, I’ll be continuing to Southeast Asia before landing in India to visit some comedians there. // July 17-18, 8.30pm (Fri), 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. The Camel, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号, 近东平路 (137 6176 4438, 247tickets. cn).

Arts

JULY 10, 17, 24 & 31 LIFE/STYLE Exhibition: Dream Home Experience Room Dragon TV’s home deco reality show takes over Plaza889 every Saturday starting July 10. Peruse 12 display rooms that highlight the careful craft of the show’s designers and decorators, while gaining inspiration for a home makeover. RMB25-90, 10am. Yueda 889 Square, 889 Wanhangdu Lu, by Changshou Lu 万航渡路889号, 近长寿路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

JULY 10-11 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: JU/NY + Matthew Sayersz Expect a funky night as the Kuala Lumpur based duo JU/NY teams up with electric vocalist Matthew Sayersz. Savana opens. RMB50,9.30pm-late.JZClub,46Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

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R&B. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Travel: Baiji Rafting & Hiking Adventure Head out of the city with the Dragon Adventures crew and explore the Baiji Mountains in Anhui Province. Catch some sunshine and indulge in fun activities like waterfall hopping, white water rafting, hiking and bouldering. RMB980-1,180, 7.30pm. Depart from Jing’an Temple, 1686 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu 南京西路1686号, 近华山路 (400 637 2466, www.dragonadventureschina.com)

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Party: Stankonia The Hit It crew returns to DADA. DJ Kin J spins funk, hip hop, breaks and

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Gigs: The Life Journey

Party: Miki Disconot

WIN We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the show on WeChat. For your chance to win, add ‘Thats_ Shanghai’ or scan the QR code.

JULY 9 Concert: 2015 International FingerStyle Guitar Festival Guitar virtuosos Jacques Stotzem, Claus Boesser Ferrari, Justin King, Trace Bundy, Huang Jiawei and Kanaho take part in this Asian tour celebrating fingerstyle fretwork. RMB380 VIP tickets includes chance to take a photo and get an autograph

Signed to Modern Sky, the Beijing indie group is touring the nation to celebrate their fine new disc, B-Side. RMB80-100, 8.30-10.30pm. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3 楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

with the artists. RMB200-300, 8-11.30pm. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3 楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

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The Lola favorite is joined by Javi Kolero and Frank Costello for a night of house. He headlines again on July 25 with support from Mau Mau and Alecs Marta. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com)

JULY 11 ARTS Concert: Sodagreen The Taiwanese indie-pop stars bring their latest stadium show to Shanghai. RMB180-1,080, 7.30-11pm. Hongkou Football Stadium, 444 Dong Jiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 东江湾路444号, 近四川北路 Concert: Transition The three-piece Bristol group have harnessed their Asian-influenced sound by spending three years living and performing in Taiwan. Their first Mandarin song, ‘Sorry My Chinese Isn’t So Good’ is a modern anthem with over one million YouTube views. RMB80-150, 7.30pm. Shanghai Poly Theatre, 159 Baiyin Lu, by Yumin Nan Lu 白银路159号, 近裕民南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) Concert: Riana Anthony The Japanese cellist has been winning awards since she was 10 years old. Now based in Honolulu, she’s a frequent guest performer with top orchestras. RMB120-300, 7.45pm. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路

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COMMUNITY Tour: Mystic Huangpu for Early Birds Architect Fanny Hoffmann-Loss leads this Shanghai Flaneur walk exploring the unique morning activities across the Huangpu River, while dipping into the history and future developments of the area, with stops in the Bund, Lujiazui and a healthy breakfast on the Cool Docks. RMB300 (RMB250 for additional person, RMB180 for students), 7-10am. Meet at Astor Hose Hotel, 15 Huangpu Lu, by Dongdaming Lu 黄浦路15 号, 近东大名路 (138 1892 2040, publicwalks@shanghai-flaneur.com)

NIGHTLIFE Party: Discosmic Adventure Go on a journey to the cosmic regions of disco at the recently renovated LOgO and its brand new sound system. Free entry, 10pm-late. LOgO, 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路298号, 近平武路 Party: Markus Homm In a wild and eclectic career, the Nurenberg-based DJ and producer has moved from techno to deep and tech house, always in search for the perfect groove. Mau Mau and Alecs Marta supports. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com) Party: The Minimalist Will A and NMLSS are back from doing the UK summer festival circuit

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and will be spinning minimal techno, acid and house. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号,近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Party: La Boum Celebrate French national day at Mr. & Mrs. Bund. They’re throwing the always fun La Boum party with DJ Zohan and DJ Catchoumi spinning retro disco classics. Dress code: blue, white and red. RMB100 (free entry before midnight), 11pm-late. Mr & Mrs Bund, 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路外滩18号6楼, 近南京东路 (6323 9898)

JULY 11&25 COMMUNITY Market: Andaz Weekend Market Andaz Xintiandi hosts this bi-weekly community marketplace featuring more than 20 different vendors offering goods from gourmet snacks to jewelry. Treats from the barbecue and drinks will be available throughout. Free entry, 11am-4pm. Andaz Xintiandi, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu 嵩山路88号, 近太仓路 (amelia@ameliasmarketplace.com)

JULY 12 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: J3 Trio The elegant trio is one of Shanghai’s top bands. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 13 COMMUNITY Charity: Bean Networking Night Find out about volunteer opportunities while mingling with some like minded socially conscious folks at Bean’s monthly networking night. Free entry, 7.30-10pm. Bocado, 2/F, 47 Yongfu Lu by Fuxing Xi Lu, 永福路47号 2楼, 近复兴西路 (shanghai.beanonline. org)

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JULY 30-Aug 2

China Joy 2015 It’s that time of year when cosplay fever takes over Shanghai. Asia’s largest electronic entertainment expo returns to take over the Shanghai New International Expo Center. However, it’s the famed Cosplay Carnival that attracts a large crowd and plenty of pictures. This year will be especially intriguing as organizers will attempt to limit the number of scantily-clad attendees, shifting attention to the numerous new computer games and related products that will make their debut at the exhibition. For more, check out our photo essay of last year’s China Joy at www.thatsmags.com/ shanghai. // July 30-Aug 2, 9am-5pm, RMBTBA. Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Hall E1, 2345 Longyang Lu, by Fangdian Lu 龙阳路2345号E1栋, 近芳甸路 (en. chinajoy.net)

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Gigs: Li Xioachuan Quintet The composer and trumpet player graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music and completed his Masters at the University of Texas, where he became the first Asian to win the American National trumpet competition, Jazz Group Fourth. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 15 LIFE/STYLE Market: The Night Market DADA hosts the city’s longest running pop-up monthly market featuring independent vendors offering everything from jewelry to craft

goods to food. Free entry, 8-11pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号,近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

JULY 15-20 LIFE/STYLE Travel: SHOKAY Qinghai Expedition The Shanghai-based social enterprise crafts fashionable items from yak down. They will travel to their Qinghai base for a look at their operations, while offering workshops on journalistic photography and yarn spinning. Sleep in a yurt with Tibetan nomads and explore the lush countryside of the northwestern province in this one-of-a-kind trip. RMB10,000. For more information, call 5279 8523 or contact info@shokay. com.

JULY 16 COMMUNITY Film: Girl Rising Green Drinks screens this documentary that follows nine marginalized girls and women as they struggle with hardships from child slavery to arranged marriages. RMB70 (RMB50 pre-registration), 7-9pm. New Haworth Space, 32/F, Tower 1, Jing An Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu 南京西路 1515号嘉里中心1号楼32层, 近铜仁路 (greendrinkschina.org) Workshop: How to make the most of WeChat JING Digital General Manager Aaron Chang, BysoftChina CEO Cyril Drouin and Roberto & Co CEO Amiran Roberto will share practical tips on how to maximize the ubiquitous social media app as entrepreneurs. RMB80, 8-10.30am. Sprout Lifestyle, 388 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 陕西南路388号, 近复兴西路 (6280 1731, el@chainmedia.com)

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Toby Mak/Mark Fitzgibbon Quintet Two of Shanghai’s jazz fixtures team up for what promises to be an exciting night. Tim Dai Trio opens. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 16-17 ARTS Theater: Pearl Island The crème de la crème of Shanghai’s professional burlesque cabaret scene stars in this exotic show. The Shanghai School of Burlesque will make an appearance and there will also be fire performances, as well as song and dance. RMB150-200, 9pm-late. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路 (smartshanghai.com/smartticket)

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National Youth Orchestra of USA This concert spotlights the dream team of London Royal Philharmonic artistic director Dutoit, star Chinese pianist Yundi and the Carnegie Hall established youth orchestra. RMB180-1,080, 7.30pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Party: Aeroplane Sacco and friends play North American indie rock, British postpunk, Aussie new wave and more. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

NIGHTLIFE Party: Ivan Barbero The Lola favorite gets his turn in the spotlight with support from Javi Kalero and Frank Costello. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com) Party: The Same As It Ever Was Santo Chino goes eight hours unearthing rare disco, funk, rock and African gems. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Party: Tokimonsta Lauded by tastemakers from BBC to Dazed and Confused, the Los Angeles native has crafted a unique take on indie electronic dance. She mixes her classical upbringing with a progressive style that made her the first female signee to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label. RMB100, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

JULY 18 ARTS Concert: Jolin Tsai The Taiwanese dance-pop star brings her Play tour to the Mercedes-Benz Arena. RMB290-990,7.30pm.Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Slap The veteran folk-rock group makes groovy music with traditional Chinese instruments. RMB100, 9.30pm-late. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) Gigs: Techmak Toby Mak bring his always interesting electronic fusion group to JZ Club, with a special guest joining in. Savana opens and a jam session ends the night. RMB50,9.30pm-late.JZClub,46Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Julian Ganzer The ambitious Berlin-based artist has produced renowned artists like DJ Hell and Moby while rocking crowds around the world with a sound that mixes Detroit techno, modern house and experimental electronic. Javi Kalero and Alecs Marta supports. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu,

limited and it’s first come, first serve. Free entry, 9-11pm. The Grumpy Pig, 65-4 Maoming Bei Lu, by Yan’an Lu 茂名北路65号, 近延安路 (6217 3355, www.thegrumpypig.com)

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JULY 30

Real Madrid vs AC Milan After setting attendance records last year for a soccer game in America, the pre-season football competition comes to three cities in China. For the finale, AC Milan faces off against Real Madrid. Last year, the Spanish squad became the first team to achieve the La Décima, winning ten European cups, as well as the 2014 UEFA Champions League. The star-studded squad boasts current icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. They’ll have to overcome the historically great Italian team that features the always dangerous Jérémy Ménez, who scored 16 goals last season. // July 30, 7.30pm, RMB399-2,999. Shanghai Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Ciyun Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近慈云路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com) Party: Stash Pub Crawl Rock your sexiest mustache and party with Pub Crawl Shanghai as they go on an epic journey across three bars and one club. Free shots and drink deals throughout the night. RMB200-250,9.30pm-late.MeetatBar Gatsby, 488 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路488号, 近石门一路 (www.pubcrawlshanghai.com)

Party: Popasuda DJ Skinny Brown curates the city’s premier tropical bass party, spinning Indian bass, reggae, dancehall and other sounds tearing up clubs across the third world. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

JULY 19 COMMUNITY Tour: Back on the Bund – A Walk Down Memory Lane Shanghai Flaneur hosts author Peter Hibbard who returns to the neighborhood he memorialized in his book, The Bund: China Faces West. He’ll share memories, reflections and his experiences of the area that he first encountered when he first visited in 1986. RMB300 (RMB250 for additional guests, RMB180 for students), 4-7pm. Meet at Astor House Hotel, 15 Huangpu Lu, by Dongdaming Lu 黄浦路15号, 近东大名路 (138 1892 2040, publicwalks@shanghai-flaneur.com)

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Damian Erskine Trio The Portland-based bassist brings his

group through Shanghai. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 20 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Jade Lee Quintet The Guangdong-born singer trained under acclaimed British jazz singer Tina May. She’s gone on to become a staple in Shanghai’s scene with her top-notch vocals and charming stage presence. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 21 ARTS Lecture: Peter Hibbard – Musings on Shanghai and Yorkshire The author leads this RAS Lecture exploring the connections between West Yorkshire and Shanghai. Learn about figures like James Hudson Taylor who founded the China Inland Mission and Shanghai Photographic Society founder Reverend C. E. Darwent. RMB100 (RMB70 for RAS members), 7-9pm. Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hotel, 78 Xingguo Lu, by Huashan Lu 兴国路 78号,近华山路(bookings@royalasiaticsociety.org.cn) Film: Paris is Burning The Grumpy Pig and P.I.G. China Pigpen Cinema celebrates the 25th anniversary of the influential documentary that explores New York’s trangsgender community. Space is

Gigs: Teresa Lee The enchanting singer does doubleduty at JZ Club, performing on Tuesday with the Teresa Lee Project and on Wednesday backed up by the Mad Jazzers. Al Gorden Trio opens on July 22. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

JULY 24 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Studio 188 One of Shanghai’s top party bands brings their rousing show to the comfy confines of JZ Club. Li Xiaochuan Quartet opens. RMB50,9.30pm-late.JZClub,46Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Gigs: Pokemon Dad The Shenzhen based band is full of members who are veterans of different indie scenes across America. Together, they’ve crafted an enchanting sound inspired by their new home. They’ll be passing through Shanghai as part of a tour to support their new disc, Casual Males. RMBTBA, 8pm. On Stage, A2-101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号红坊艺术文化社区A2101室, 近虹桥路 Party: Lady Chann Shanghai Heavy presents the UK’s top dancehall queen. The BBC and The Guardian have praised the lyrical murderer who has worked with top names like Congo Natty, Beenie Man and the South Rakkas Crew. Blood Dunza, Groove Thief, Far East Lion and Lao Bang support. RMB60, 10pm-late. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400) Party; Shin Nishimura Arkham presents the Plus Tokyo figurehead for a homecoming of sorts. Shin kickstarted his career with his first worldwide mix CD Live in Shanghai and has become a global techno favorite with famous fans like John Digiweed and Ken Ishii. RMBTBA, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

JULY 24-26 LIFE/STYLE Travel: Tantou Island Beach Adventure

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Roll with Dragon Adventures to the quiet beach island of Tantou for swimming, sunning and beach partying. RMB980-1,080, 7pm. Depart from the Camel, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号, 近东平路 (400 637 2466, www.dragonadventureschina.com)

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Party: Mau Mau Lola toasts the city’s underground DJs with this lineup that also includes Frank Costello and Javi Kalero. RMB100 with one drink (free entry for girls before 2am and for guys before 1am), 11pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (13818146773,reservations@easternside.com)

JULY 25 NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Razorlight The London group rode the wave of the early 2000s post-punk revival to the top of the UK charts with hits like ‘America.’ After some line-up changes, they’re back and ready to make their Mainland China debut. RMBTBA, 9pm-late. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 Gigs: RTM Damien Banzigou leads his fusion group that mixes electronics and music from Mauritius. Li Xiaochuan Quartet opens and a jam session ends the night. RMB50, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路 46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Chaki Zulu S.T.D. presents the Tokyo DJ and producer for a night of banging beats. RMBTBA, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

JULY 25-26 ARTS Theater: Jogos de Letras The award-winning Almada dance troupe presents this charming familyfriendly show. Chaos ensues when an accident at a letter-making factory forces the performers to figure out which letter comes next. They’ll provide hints allowing children to take part. The show is in Portuguese with Chinese subtitles. RMB120-420, 2pm (7.15pm on Saturday). Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

JULY 26 COMMUNITY Market: QPQ Weekend Farmers Market Crystal Galleria hosts this monthly market featuring fresh local produce, sustainable vendors and fun ecofriendly activities. There will be green workshops like tutorials on how to make DIY wooden shelves and how to grow your own veggies. Free entry, 11am-5pm. Crystal Galleria, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu 愚园路68 号, 近常德路

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Oleg Roschin Quintet The Israeli pianist has become a staple in Shanghai’s jazz scene. Free entry, 9.30pm-late, free entry. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Gigs: Uncle Hu

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high from the release of last year’s standout concept album, Daze. RMB80-100, 9-11pm. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

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Shanghai Memories in the 1970s and 1980s Yi Café gets nostalgic, transforming their Chinese cooking station into a celebration of 1970s and 1980s Shanghai. Guests can enjoy such traditional Shanghainese dishes like bean curd tossed with straw mushroom, red dates, enoki and wood fungus, sweet and sour mock ribs, ‘Shanghainese’ style pork ham and stir-fried rice cake with sliced pork. Street food items like fried radish and salty vegetable buns will be offered, complemented by drinks like cocoa-powder Mairujin, Lekoufu and Shanghai-branded coffee and tea. Decorations like tin tea containers, wooden abacus, leather suitcases and enamel Thermos bottles will add to the ambience. The staff will be dressed in the old-Shanghai style serving ice-lollies and other retro items. There will also be a 3D painting showcasing how an old Shanghai lane looked, for guests to take pictures. The themed lunch and dinner is available everyday until end August. // Until Aug 31, 11.30am-2.30pm (weekdays), RMB118; 12am-3pm, RMB358 (weekends); 5.30-10pm, RMB318 (daily), all plus 15 per cent. Yi Café, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, Level 2, Grand Tower, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu 富城路33号浦东香格里拉紫金楼二层, 近银城东路 (2828 6888)

WIN We’re giving away a lunch voucher for two on WeChat. For your chance to win, add ‘Thats_ Shanghai’ or scan the QR code.

Formed in Chengdu, the rising lo-fi indie-pop group brings their national tour to Yuyintang in celebration of their debut release, When Memories Collide. RMB50, 9pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

an elderly couple who go on a journey through their memories when one is struck by Alzheimer’s. RMB50-380, 7.30pm, RMB50-380. Shanghai Grand Theatre – Lyric Theatre, 300 Renmin Da Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Gigs: BBC Trio The veteran jazz group has delighted crowds for over 30 years with their mix of bossa nova, swing and mainstream jazz. Free entry, 9.30pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46 号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

Concert: Daisuke Minamizawa & Billy McLaughlin Guitar Concert Two new age acoustic guitar gods team up for some fantastic fretwork. RMB60-80, 7.30pm. Shanghai Daning Theatre, 1222 Pingxingguan Lu, by Lingshi Lu 平型关路1222号, 近灵石路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

JULY 29-AUG 2 ARTS Theater: Andre and Dorine Kulunka Teatro brings back their award-winning mask theatre production to Shanghai. The show follows

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: The Push Last year’s Chinese Music Media Awards winner for Best New Band is comprised of veteran musicians. Often referred to as China’s Pink Floyd, the psychedelic rocker is riding

Theater: Moi, Le Petit Prince William Yip directs this whimsical musical adaptation of The Little Prince. RMB180-250(weekdays)andRMB200380 (weekends), 7.30-9.30pm. ET Space, 33 Yanan Dong Lu, by Xizang Lu 延安东路433号, 近西藏路 (www. gewara.com)

AUG 1 ARTS Concert: Aoi Teshima The Fukuoka songstress has amassed a large fanbase singing songs for hit animated films like Tales from Earthsea and video games like Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon. RMB300 VIP tickets include chance to meet and take photos with the artist. RMB150-220, 7-9pm. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

AUG 1-2 ARTS Theater: James and the Giant Peach The Roald Dahl classic comes alive as a musical, reliving James’ epic adventure from an orphanage to New York City with his new gigantic insect friends. RMB180-480, 2.30pm (7.30pm on Sat and 2.30pm on Sun). Shanghai Children’s Theatre, Shanghai Children Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (247tickets.cn)

EVERY MONDAY NIGHTLIFE TV: True Detective viewing party Time is a flat circle. That’s what the first season of this pulpy hit told us. However, it’s a brand new adventure featuring a complete different cast that includes stars Collin Ferrell, Vince Vaughn and Rachel McAdams. New episodes will be screened at Arcade in HD on their big screens, complete with surround sound. Free entry, 10pm-late. Arcade, 2/F, 57 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路57 号2楼, 近永福路 (5404 7118)

Events

hotelNews Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Launched Charity Auction Series

“Discover the Charm of Hotels” charity auction series was formally launched by Grand Hotels Media in collaboration with 90 top hotels and the Smiles Foundation in Shanghai on the afternoon of May 18, 2015. Following the grand launch ceremony, Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, a leading name in the upscale hospitality industry, showed onlookers the journey and history of the hotel.

2015 Marriott Associate Appreciation Week at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan On May 18, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan commenced 2015 Marriott Association Week to thank all the staff for their diligent work and effort over the past year. During the appreciation week, staff had an enjoyable time, participating in activities and winning generous prizes. In addition, the hotel management served exquisitely prepared daily theme meals of Western, Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghainese, Thai and Indian cuisines for all the employees in the staff canteen.

Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts Global Master Barista HUB Training Shanghai Stop On May 7, Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts announced that the Le Méridien Global Master Barista advance training program would be inaugurated in Shanghai. As a unique global program to Le Méridien, Master Barista aims to bring traditional European coffee culture to all Le Méridien destinations around the world, forging an exclusive social experience and offering guests an insight to local tastes through this two-day training experience.

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CITY SCENES Sourced from underground chambers of the Fiji Islands, FIJI Water promises the quality of natural mineral water, with a soft taste and high electrolyte profile. People can also enjoy it as an ingredient in treatments like a facial spa.

Former Miss Brazil and international supermodel Ariane Colombo visited STCC on June 1, tutoring members to build up confidence and discover their inner beauty.

The Asian Star Fashion Eyewear Exhibition gave a summertime glasses show at Jiuguang outdoor square from Jun 3 to 15, displaying brands from Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.

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Team World defeated Team Shanghai at 6-4 at Hockey Night, which was held at Feiyang Skating Center in Shanghai on June 21.

Celebrating the Global Day of Discovery 2015 on June 11, Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel invited guests to discover the benefits of Tai Chi with their Tai Chi Master in the hotel’s roof garden, and presented special tea-themed cocktails.

Mr. Peter Clarke, General Manager of Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai (left) and Ms Grace Zhu, Director of Housekeeping (second right), together with handicapped trainees made new soaps by using hotel’s recycled soaps on the World Environment Day event.

On May 28, Hollywood actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, worldrenowned Malaysian fashion designer Datuk Jimmy Choo and British supermodel Georgia May Jagger welcomed British Airways’ inaugural flights to Malaysia with a Cinderella-inspired photoshoot in Kuala Lumpur.

As the exclusive hotel sponsor, the Grand Hyatt Shanghai recently welcomed famous Hong Kong actor Mr. Aaron Kwok at the press conference for his upcoming film “Miss Partner”.

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With already four Shanghai campuses located at People’s Square, Xujiahui, Gubei and Pudong, EIC Group unveiled a new campus in Yangpu District with an opening on May 29.

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai held a grand charity event, A Special Love to A Special You, on May 18. Doctor Shi Derong, Chairman of the Special Care Foundation, and famed conductor Mr. Cao Peng shared their touching stories about these special children.

Inspired by the shape of Chinese Yuanbao, the Royal Dutch is a highquality cast-iron pan produced by one of the most advanced factories for cast-iron in the Netherlands On May 26, the world’s top jewelry brands gave a presentation in IFC Mall, showcasing an exquisite, elegant lifestyle with high quality goods aimed at discerning consumers.

On May 28, iapm held an exhibition for the world of luxury wristwatches, creating a relaxing shopping atmosphere for the customers.

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Mr. John O’shea, General Manager of The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, attended the Langham’s 150th birthday celebration on June 10.

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The Blue Book of China’s Fashion Industry 2014 – 2015 was released by the CEIBS-Jing’an International Fashion Industry Research Centre during the CEIBS’ 7th Prestige Brands Forum 2015.

A new Spanish-style tapas & wine bar, El Piso, held its grand opening earlier this summer.

Mr. John O’Shea, General Manager of The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi took photo with Ms. Jessica Alba, a renowned American actress, model and businesswoman on May 22.

On June 11, MayAir China held a press conference at Shanghai Westin Hotel titled “Breath healthily, with a new clean world.” Martin Bloom (Chairman of MayAir Group), Koh Tat Seng (Executive Director of MayAir Group), Ding Ming Dak (Director of MayAir China) and Daisy Lei (MayAir Air Purifier Department Manager) were all in attendance.

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai co-founded a graduation project showcase with the School of Fashion Design, Shanghai Institute of Visual Art on May 25

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listings restaurants American AE kitchen One of the most popular brunch place! Especially the Pancake, French toast, Omelets! Bakery is available everyday! 1) 491 Yuyuan Lu (62413233) 2) 1632-5 Huaihai(m) Lu (31235633) 1) 愚园路 491 号 2) 淮海中路

1632-5 号 .

Beef & Liberty A burger restaurant offering hand-made , premium hamburgers made from grass-fed, Australian Certified Angus beef that is ground in-house, twice a day. Suite 111, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing West Lu, by Xikang Lu Daily 11am to 11pm 南京西路 1376 号上海商城 111 单元，近西康路

Nan Lu Daily 10am-10pm (6315 2070) 12) Unit N1-12, N2-11, Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1551 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu Sun-Thurs 8am11pm; Fri-Sat 8-12am (6139 8297) 1) 南京西

路 1376 号上海商城 112 室 , 近西康路 2) 淮海中路 1028 号嘉华中心 4 楼 , 近东湖路 3) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场 1 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 1 楼 , 近华山路 5) 西藏南路 228 号 6 楼 , 近桃源路 6) 世纪大道 100 号环球金融中心 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 7) 延安西路 2088 号虹桥嘉顿广场一层 , 近伊犁路 8) 红枫路 331 号 , 近碧云路 9) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 1 楼 , 近芳甸路 10) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 18 号楼 02 单元 11) 淮海中路 300 号 K11 艺术中心 4 楼 402, 近黄陂南路 12) 南京西路 1551 号静安嘉里中心 N1-12， N2-11 单元 , 近铜仁路

Hooters Great food, great beverages, and pretty HOOTERS Girls. -This is HOOTERS! 1) 1/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Fucheng Lu (5049 0199) 2) 1/F, 1498 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6437 9811) 3) 3/F, L’Avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (6212 0296) 4) 201, China View Building No.1,East Worker's Stadium Lu,Chaoyang District,Beijing (010 6585 8787) 5) 1F, Lippo Tower, No.62 North Kehua Lu,Chengdu (028 6281 8877) 1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场一层 ,

近富城路 2) 淮海中路 1498 号 1 号楼一层 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 3) 仙霞路 99 号尚嘉中心三层 , 近遵义路 4) 北京市朝阳区工人体育场东路，中国红街 1 号楼 201 5) 成都市武侯区科华北路 62 号力宝大厦一层

POP A generous and playful all-day dining American Brasserie with spectacular Bund views. Opening daily 11am-1am. 7/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) pop@on-the-bund.com www. threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

Bistro Burger Bistro Burger serves 100 percent Australian beef patties with special spices and fresh ingredients and milkshakes made with New Zealand ice cream. The bistro also functions as a bar where a wide selection of beers and cocktail concoctions can be best enjoyed. 1/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1315) Mon-Sat: 11-12am; Sun: 11-10pm www.bistroburger.com.cn 富民路 219 号 1 楼 , 近长乐路

Blue Frog 1) Lower Level, Unit 12, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Xingeng Lu (3368 6117) Daily 10am-late www.bluefrog.com.cn 2) 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu (5422 5119) Daily 10am-late www.bluefrog.com. cn/ 3) Green Sports & Leisure Center, R3633 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5030 6426) Daily 10am-late 4) 6/F Daning Life Hub, 1918 Gonghe Xin Lu, by Daning Lu (6631 3920) Daily 10am-late 5) B109, 100 Century Avenue, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 8668) Daily 9-2am www.bluefrog.com.cn 1) 天钥桥路 131 号地下一层 12 室 , 近辛耕路 2) 虹梅路 3338 弄虹梅步行休闲街 30 号 , 近虹许路 3) 浦东金桥 , 碧云路 633 号 -3，近云山路 4) 共和新路 1918 号大宁国际商业广场 6 楼 , 近大宁路 5) 世纪大道 100 号 B109 室 , 近陆家嘴环路

Element Fresh Chain of restaurants and one of the longest running with quality ingredients and good service. One of the mainstays in Shanghai. 1) Rm.112, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 8682) Mon-Thurs: 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 7-12am Sun 7am-11pm 2) 4/F, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu (5403 8865) MonThus: 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 8-12am; Sun 8am11pm 3) 1/F Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2060) MonThurs: 9am-10.30pm; Fri 9am-11pm SatSun: 8am-10.30pm 4) 1/F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6407 5992) Mon-Thurs: 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 7-12am; Sun 7am-11pm 5) 6/F, 228 Xizang Nan Lu, by Taoyuan Lu (6334 3598) Daily 7am-10.30pm 6) 2/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 4001) Daily 10am-10pm 7) 1/F, 2088 Yanan Xi Lu, by Yili Lu (6083 7436) Mon-Thurs: 9am10.30pm; Fri 9am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10.30pm 8) Green City, 331 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3382 1700) Mon-Fri: 9am10.30pm; Sat: 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10.30pm 9) 1/F 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2022 2537) Mon-Thurs: 9am-10.30pm; Fri 9am11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10.30pm 10) unit 2, building 18, north block xintiandi, 181 taicang Lu Sun-Thurs 8am-12pm; Fri-Sat 8am-2am (6326 0950) 11) Shop 402, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi

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Shanghai Slims One of the more reasonably priced steakhouses around town, Chef Adam Levin ages his meat beautifully. Also serves up lobster mac&cheese and other haute takes on American grub. 10-12, Sinan Mansion, 523 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (6426 0162) Daily 11.30am-10pm info@daibiao.com 复兴中路 523 弄思南公馆 10-12 号 , 近思南路

Bakery Baker & Spice Excellent fresh-baked pastries and spot-on baguettes. Brought to you from the makers of Wagas. 1) 1/F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5404 2733) Daily 7am8.30pm. 2) Unit 118, 1/F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8875) 1) 安福路 195 号 1 楼，近乌鲁木齐路 2) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城 1 楼 118 单元 , 近西康路

glo London Bakery Cafe Freshly-baked bread, croissants, pastries, cakes and scones plus fresh juices & roasted coffee. 1/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Dongping Lu (6466 6565) Daily 7am-10pm shanghai@ glolondon.com www.glolondon.com 乌鲁木

齐南路 1 号 1 楼 , 近东平路

Gourmet High class sweets and other baked goodies. Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Level 1, Tower 2, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu (5888 2957) Daily 8am-8pm 富城路 33 号香格里拉酒店 2 号楼 1 楼 , 近银城东路

Sunflour Bakery & Café (Anfu) Not only has excellent baked goods but also serves good breakfast and lunch options. 322 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu (6473 7757) 7am-10pm sunflour@sunflour.com.cn www.sunfour. com.cn 安福路 322 号 , 近武康路

Cafes Brioche Doree Offering great baguettes, breads and savory meals, this French chain is a good option for those looking for a quick bistro fix. 1) 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6472 8977) 2) 98 Yanping Lu, by Xinzha Lu (6272 1008) 1) 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 2) 延

平路 98 号 , 近新闸路

Citizen Café & Bar Charming Euro-style cafe offering fine coffees, teas, cocktails as well as sandwiches and pastas. First floor is smoky, but the terrace is lovely on a nice day. 222 JinXian Lu, by Shanxi Nan Lu (6258 1620) Daily 11-12.30am www.citizenshanghai.com/ 进贤路 222 号 , 近陕西南路

Coffee Tree With a light and airy European look, the cozy spot offers an array of fresh and homemade items including salads, sandwiches, quiche, pasta, and cakes using the finest ingredients. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (6466 0361) MonSun 9am-10pm www.coffeetreecafe.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近泰安路

Gloria Jean’s Coffees An Australian owned global specialty coffee shop with over 1,000 coffee houses worldwide, who runs its own coffee university and is dedicated in handcrafting each drink to perfection. 1) 106, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu (3330 1599)2)1/F, 506 Shangcheng Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu (5011 5232) 3)1/F, 68 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5091 7926) 1)

Chinese Cantonese Man Ho Chinese Restaurant The signature Chinese restaurant offers traditional Cantonese dishes with selections of Shanghai favorites. Five elegant private rooms commanding great lake views offer a perfect venue for both private parties and business. Open for lunch and dinner. 15 Jinqiao Lu, by Zuijiao Lu (6036 8866) 金桥路

15 号 , 近嘴角路

淮海中路 138 号无限度广场 106 室 , 近普安路 2) 商城路 506 号新梅联合广场 1 楼 123-B 单元 , 近浦东南路 3）银城中路 68 号时代金融中心 1 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

Lapis Cafe Unique rooftop glasshouse with an amazing afternoon tea set and affordable menu selections. 6/F, 818 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (3203 1377) Daily 11am - 6pm 南京西路 818 号 6 楼 , 近石门一路

Le Crème Milano Offering real Italian handmade artisan gelato in Shanghai since 2008, you can see the sweet treats being made daily at their open factory on Shaanxi Lu, or enjoy their products in their other eight branches in town. 1) 434 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6433 5208) 2) 173 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (5403 3918) 3) Huangjin Chengdao Pedestrian entrance, by Gubei Lu (3255 0371) www.lecrememilano.com 1) 陕西南路 434 号 , 近永嘉路 2) 富民路 173 号 , 近巨鹿路 3) 黄金城道步行街口 , 近古北路

Marks & Spencer Café 1) 2/F, 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Liulin Lu (6191 3322) 2) 4/F, 863 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Taixing Lu (6217 8866) 10am-10pm 1) 淮海中路 98 号 2 楼 , 近柳林路 2) 南京西路 863 号 4 楼 , 近泰兴路

Pacific Coffee Inspired from the coffee culture from Seattle, Pacific Coffee serves great Italian espresso based coffee in generous American sizes, cakes and other great offers in a welcoming ambience. 1) Rm102, 1/F Lansheng Building, 208 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu (3315 3296) 2) Rm211-212, 2/F, 300 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu (6045 2218) 3) 1/F, 618 Xujiahui Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (6093 2219) 4) 1/ F Thumb Plaza, No.11 Lane 199 Fangdian Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (6892 0007) 5) 1F-A, 367 Pucheng Lu, by Qixin Lu (5062 3701) www. pacificcoffee.com 1) 淮海中路 2-8 号蘭生大厦

1 楼 02 室 2) 南京东路 300 号名人购物中心 2 楼 211-212 室 3) 徐家汇路 618 号 1 楼 , 近瑞金二路 4) 芳甸路 199 弄大拇指广场 11 号 1 楼 , 近丁香路 5）浦城路 367 号 1F-A, 近启新路

Wagas 1) 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu (5292 5228) 7am-10pm 2) 199 Fangdian Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 6277) 7am-10pm 3) Rm108 Maxdo Center, 86 Xianxia Lu, by Hami Lu (5208 1978) 7am-10pm 4) 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu (6335 3739) 7am-10:30pm 5) 288 Jiujiang Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu (3366 5026) Mon-Fri: 7am8pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-6pm 6) Shop 201, 169 Wujiang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6267 0339) 8am-10:30pm 7) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (5466 8312) 7am-8pm 8) G104, 999 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (5134 1075) 7am-9:30pm 9) 1/F, 1233 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongchuan Lu (5879 4235) Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm; Closed on Sat&Sun 10) 1/F, 265Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (6272 0353) 7am-11pm 11) L102, 1/F Channel One, 155 Changshou Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (3131 5008) Mon-Sun: 7am-11pm 1) 南京西路 1168

号 , 近江宁路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄大拇指广场 31 号 , 近丁香路 3) 仙霞路 86 号万都商城 108 室 , 近哈密路 4) 淮海中路 300 号香港新世界广场 , 近马当路 5) 九江路 288 号 , 近河南中路 6) 吴江路 169 号 201 商铺 , 近南京西路 7) 建国西路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 8) 浦东南路 999 号新梅联合大厦 104 号 , 近张杨路 9) 陆家嘴环路 1233 号汇亚大厦 1 楼 , 近东川路 10) 胶州路 265 号 1 楼 , 近新闸路 11) 长寿路 155 号调频壹广场 1 楼 L102, 近陕西北路

Whisk Choco Cafe While best known for its sumptuous chocolate desserts, Whisk also does a brisk business with risottos, pastas, panini and pizza. 1250 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huating Lu (5404 7770) Daily 10.30am11.30pm www.whisk.com.cn 淮海中路 1250 号 , 近华亭路

VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create marvelous dining experience in privacy with one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (639312346330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www.hyattonthebund. com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31

层 , 近武昌路

hot-pot Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace This Taiwanese hotpot restaurant's motto is to provide customers with the experience of "From Farm to Table". Qimin is focused on providing organic and fresh local produce, which includes organic vegetables from the restaurant's own farm. Customers can select their choice of broth and order from a variety of meats, organic vegetables, and seafood. 1) 7/F, Takashimaya Department Store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6295 2117) 2) (NEW) 4/F, Reel Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6258 8777) Daily 10.30am11pm 1) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋百货 7 楼 , 近玛瑙

路 2) 南京西路 1601 号芮欧百货 4 楼 , 近常德路

Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store of Mahota Farm serves hotpot using freshly harvest safe ingredients and offers a range of fresh produce direct from the farm. 1/F, M-Town, 680 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (5267 9988) www.themahota.com 淮海西路 680 号新淮海坊一层泰生天地 , 近虹桥路

Hunan Di Shui Dong 1) 2/F, 56 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6253 2689) 2) 5 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6415 9448) 3) Unit 22, 300 Guyang Lu, by Yili Nan Lu (5175 3067) 1) 茂名

南路 56 号 2 楼 , 近长乐路 2) 东平路 5 号 , 近衡山路 3) 古羊路 300 号 -22，近伊犁南路

Gu Yi 87 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (6249 5628) Daily 11am-2pm; 5.30pm-10.30pm 富民路 87

号 , 近巨鹿路

Hunan House A very pretty Hunan restaurant by Cotton (of Cotton’s) located in a converted Concession villa. No.2, Lane49, Fuxing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (3461 1377) Mon-Fri: 4.30pm-11.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am11.30pm www.cottonshunanhouse.com 复兴西路 49 弄 2 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路

OPEN DOOR Shanghainese 1221 A consistent contender for our Readers’ Choice Best Shanghainese Award. This tucked-away restaurant has a die-hard laowai following. 1221 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu (6213 6585, 6213 2441) Daily 11am2pm; 5-11pm 延安西路 1221 号 , 近番禺路 The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Crystal Garden is a Chinese restaurant offering the very best of authentic Chinese cuisines. Enjoy the variety of provincial cuisines on offer plus high-quality seafood straight from the tank. The restaurant's garden-style setting and professional, friendly team makes The Crystal Garden a popular venue for intimate wedding banquets and private partities. 5/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 5048) Lunch: 11am–2.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am– 2pm(Saturday & Sunday, Dim Sum buffet); Dinner: 5.30pm-10.30pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

金鹰国际购物中心 7 楼 , 近南京西路 7）南京西路 699 号东方有线大厦 2-5 楼 , 近吴江路 31 号 8) 兴业路 123 弄新天地南里商场 2 楼 , 近马当路 9) 长宁路 999 号 4 楼 , 近汇川路 10）外马路 579 号 2 号楼 4 楼 , 近新码头街 11）陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场 9 楼 , 近东方明珠 12）滨江大道 2727 号东方滨江大酒店 7 楼 , 近东方明珠 13）浦东南路 500 号国家开发银行 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴东路 14）张杨路 3611 弄金桥国际商业广场 6 座 2 层 , 近金桥路 15）佳木斯路 777 号小南国花园酒店 4 楼 , 近营口路 16）虹梅路 3337 号 , 近延安西路 17）中山东二路 565 号 A 栋 , 近东门路

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Shanghai Uncle Perfect for a big group, with large tables and red decor, it’s a fancy setting for a lively dinner. 1) 211 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Nandan Lu (6464 6430) Lunch: 11am2pm Dinner: 5.30pm-10.30pm 2) Bund Center, 222 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (6339 1977) Daily 11am-2.30pm; 5-10.30pm 1) 天钥桥路 211 号 , 近南丹路 2) 延安

东路 222 号外滩中心 , 近江西中路

Whampoa Club This Bund institution specializes in modern reinterpretations of Shanghai classics. Great view, fancy eats. 5/F, 3 on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 3737) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm www. threeonthebund.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 , 外滩三

号 5 楼 , 近广东路

Ye Shanghai An ostensibly sleek and shiny restaurant specializing in modern Shanghaicuisine. They also offer a pretty decent weekend dim sum. 338 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6311 2323) Daily 11.30am2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm yss@elite-concepts. com 黄陂南路 338 号 , 近太仓路 Yongfoo Elite Impress guests with this utterly regal affair. It’s got a beautiful garden, classical decor and a beautiful bar. Also sports one of the fuzziest walls in the city. 200 Yongfu Lu, by Hunan Lu (5466 2727) Daily 11.30am-10.30pm; bar open till midnight www.yongfooelite.com 永福路 200 The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual portions rather than family style. Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 1717) 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路

Dragon Phoenix Looking over the Pudong skyline and fabulous Huangpu River, this distinguished piece of Shanghai history was the finest Chinese restaurant in town when the hotel opened, and it remains an exquisite dining destination to this day. Enjoy Shanghainese and regional Chinese delicacies in the ornate dining room or one of our four decadent private rooms. 8/ F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu ( 6138 6880 ) Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10pm, www.fairmont.com/peacehotel

号 , 近湖南路

Sichuan Pin Chuan 1) 47 Taojiang Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6437 9361) Daily 11am-2pm; 5-11pm 2) 5/F Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (6288 8897) Daily 10.30am10pm 3) Unit 312B, 3/F, L’Avenue Shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (400 820 7706, delivery: 6209 6209) Mon–Sun: 11am-10pm 4) Daily 11am-10pm S801-1B, Level 8, Jiu Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Temple (4008207706) 1) 桃江

路 47 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 2) 南京西路 1266 号恒隆广场 5 楼 , 近陕西北路 3) 仙霞路 99 号上海尚嘉中心 3 楼 312B, 近遵义路 4) 南京西路久光百货 1618 号 8 层 S801-1B, 近静安寺

南京东路 20 号上海和平饭店 8 楼 , 近中山东一路

Hai Pai The neighborhood restaurant in Xintiandi provides delicate Shanghainese cuisine with a modern flavor. Created by Executive Chef Jacqueline Qiu and Chef de Cuisine Johnny Xiang, the menu features delicious home style cooking using fresh local products and carefully sourced specialty ingredients from around the country. 1/F, Andaz Shanghai, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu(2310 1700) Breakfast: Daily 6.30-10.30am; Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 嵩山路 88 号上海安达仕酒店 1 楼，

近太仓路

Shanghai Min A Shanghainese restaurant grown up from a local dining venue to a national phenomenon, Shanghai Min has dedicated in local cuisine for 26 years and is known for authentic Shanghai flavor and excellent food quality. 1)Room 304, 3/F, CITIC PLAZA, 1350, Sichuan Bei Lu, by Wujin Lu 2) L225, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Jinxiu Lu 3) 2/F, Enterprise Square, 228, Meiyuan Lu,by Gonghe Lu 4)3/F, Building 8, 1968, Gonghexin Lu, by Daning Lu 5) 588, Dalian Road, by Zhoujiazui Lu 6) 7/F, Shanghai Golden Eagle Square, 278,Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 7) 2-5/F, Shanghai Oriental Centre, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 8) 2/F, South Block Plaza, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 9) 4/F, 999 Changning Lu, by Huichuan Lu 10) 4/F, Wharf 2, 579 Waima Lu, by Zhuxingmatou Jie 11) 9/ F, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 12) 7/F, 2727 Binjiang Dadao, Oriental Riverside Hotel, by Oriental Pearl Tower 13) 4/F, 500 Pudong Nan Lu, by Lujiazui Dong Lu 14) 2/ F, Building 6, 3611 Zhangyang Lu, Jinqiao International Commercial Plaza, by Jinqiao Lu 15) 4/F, 777 Jiamusi Lu, WH Ming Hotel, by Yingkou Lu 16) 3337 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 17)Building A, 565 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (400 820 9777)

1）四川北路 1350 号第三层 304 单元 , 近武进路 2）花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 2 楼 L225, 近锦绣路 3）梅园路 228 号企业广场 2 楼 , 近共和路 4）共和新路 1968 号大宁国际 8 座 3 楼 , 近大宁路 5）大连路 588 号 , 近周家嘴路 6）陕西北路 278 号

S Sichuan Citizen The people who brought you Citizen Cafe and Bar have gone native with this Sichuan eatery. Here you’ll find all the classics amply spiced and served in bamboo-clad dining room. 30 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (5404 1235) Daily 11am-10.30pm 东湖路 30 号 , 近淮海中路 Sichuan Spice Rooted in traditional Chinese food culture, Sichuan Spice offers a pleasant and memorable dining experience featuring innovative Sichuan cuisines served in an elegant vibe. Sichuan master chef brings authentic Sichuan flavors with local ingredients at its best. 3/F, InterContinental Shanghai Puxi, 500 Hengfeng Lu, by Tianmu Xi Lu (5253 9999 – 6358, www.intercontinental.com) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.3010pm 上海浦西洲际酒店 3 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近

The owners of HowFun are sharing their love for paella with Shanghai! Originally established in Taipei, the restaurant aims to combine zesty fun-filled Spanish food with traditional Taiwanese flavors. Located at the Shanghai Centre, the vibrant and colorful atmosphere blends perfectly with a rich menu full of Spanish-inspired cuisine. We started off with three of the chef’s favorite tapas, all distinct and toothsome. The traditional Spanish fried calamari with tartar sauce (RMB64) which was juicy, flavorful and crisp. The potato omelet with aioli (RMB42) and garlic shrimp with chorizo (RMB69) offered a fresh and innovative take on the traditional Spanish dishes. Next up were three paellas – the restaurant’s most in-demand dish. The Thai chili chicken paella by Ms. A (small RMB68/ medium RMB132/large RMB269) is perfect for paella and Thai lovers alike. The HowFun paella with chorizo (RMB128/RMB248/RMB498), is one of the most popular dishes for seafood lovers. We incorporated two different HowFun signature cocktails. For the boozier set, we tried the Rosemanthus Lady of Shanghai (RMB68) and the Don’t Make Any Trouble (RMB68), both specialty gin cocktails. The Passion 4 Fun (RMB46) and Pinky Lady (RMB46) are also available as non-alcoholic options. Traditional paella dishes are nice for the more conservative set, but for those willing to experiment, the black rice paella with calamari (RMB76/RMB138/RMB269) is a tasty, interesting choice. Lastly, the local favorite, rice pudding (RMB26) arrived, accompanied with a chocolate crisp topping, a signature twist. HowFun is a good choice for those looking to combine traditional Taiwanese dishes and Western favorites. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends in a fun environment. English-speaking manager George is on-hand every day to help you choose the best paella dish for your liking. //HowFun, Unit 200B, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu, 南京西路1376号上海商城西峰. Open 11am-11pm.

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Taiwanese Din Tai Fung Taiwanese chain restaurant that offers delicious Chinese snack foods, especially their xiaolongbaos are to die for 1) Unit 24, 3/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 8883) Daily 10am-10pm www.dintaifungsh.com.cn 2)

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Unit 318, 3/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 6886) Daily 10-1am 3) 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (3469 1383) Daily 11am- 2.45pm; 5-11pm 4) 168 Fangbang Zhong Lu, by Zhoujin Lu (6334 1008) Daily 9am-10pm 5) 3/F, MIXC, 701Fuchun Lu, by Jiangjin Lu, Hangzhou Daily 9am-10pm 6) South Block Plaza, 2/ F, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (6385 8378) Daily 10-1am 7) 1/F, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 9182) Daily 10am-10pm 8) 1/F,Buliding F, 268 Min’andong Lu, by Shengmo Bei Lu, Jiangdong District, Ningbo Daily 11am-10pm

Urban Soup Kitchen In case the name didn’t clue you in, soup is the order of the day here. They offer a vast variety of gourmet style sandwiches and salads too.Delivery available. 1) 280 Madang Lu, by Zizhong Lu (5382 2978) Daily 10.30am-10pm 2) 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by Laoshan Lu (3331 1861) 11am-10pm 2) 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by Laoshan Lu (3331 1861) 3) 280 Madang Lu, by Zizhong Lu (5382 2978) 1) 马当路 280 号 ,

近自忠路 2) 南泉北路 17 号 , 近崂山路 2) 南泉北路 17 号 , 近崂山路 3) 马当路 280 号 , 近自忠路

1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场 3 楼 24 单元 , 近陆家嘴环路 2) 世纪大道 100 号上海环球金融中心 3 楼 317 单元 , 近陆家嘴环路 3) 虹桥路 1 号港汇恒隆广场 5 楼 503, 近华山路 4) 方浜中路 168 号 , 近昼锦路 5) 杭州市富春路 701 号 3 楼 , 近江锦路 6) 新天地南里广场 2 楼 , 兴业路 123 弄 , 近马当路 7) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城 1 楼 , 近西康路 8) 宁波市江东区民安东路 268 号 F 座 1 楼 , 近盛莫北路

Charmant Taiwanese food in a faux Provence-style dining room. Decor aside, the food is pretty good and served until the wee hours to boot. 1418 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6431 8107) Daily 11-4am 淮海中路 1418 号 , 近复兴西路

B REAL Pho Real's little sister serving fast food variation. Boasting a mini and warm environment,B Real has a relaxed and cozy ambiance which provides Vietnamese fusion sandwiches, summer rolls and stewed beef broth. Free delivery within 3 km from B Real. 185 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu Daily 11am9pm (3419 0220) www.phorealgroup.cn 富民路 185 号 , 近长乐路

Fine Dining

Lapis Yun Specializing in Yunnan cuisine, Lapis Yun boasts an exotic Yunnan bamboo forest ambiance, which is set to provide you a whole new experience on Yunnan cuisine 6/F, 818 Nanjing Xi Lu by Shimen Yi Lu (3203 1377) Daily 11am - 11pm 南京西路 818 号 6 楼 ,

Jade on 36 Restaurant This stunning restaurant makes traditional French fare a bit more lighthearted. Excellent wine list, beautiful views and a sumptuous weekend brunch. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6882 3636) Sunday:11:30am-3pm, Sunday brunch: RMB788+15% service charge per person, 11.30am-3pm, www.shang-rewards.com/ aspx/RestaurantBarJade36.aspx 富城路 33 号

Lost Heaven 1) 17 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Sichuan Nan Lu (6330 0967) 2) 38 Gaoyou Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5126) Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm 1) 延安东路 17 号 , 近四川

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana An extension of the three Michelin Star venue (by the same name) in Hong Kong, a fantastic fine dining fare that will leave you both comforted and breathless. 6-7/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (6087 2890) 圆明园路 169 号 6-7 楼 , 近北京东路

Jing’an Restaurant The PuLi’s acclaimed Executive Chef Michael Wilson presents a seasonal and changing international menu 南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路 with subtle elements of Asian influence. That-logo box201506.indd 1 Enjoy home-style 2015.6.17 12:29:54Wilson PM delivers old favourites in brand Southern Barbarian Yunnew guises, placing an emphasis on local nan classics like crossing-the-bridge noodles ingredients and fusion texture from the East and fried goat cheese with one of the city’s and West. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner best beer selections. 2/F, Ju’Roshine Life Arts and Sunday brunch. 1 Changde Lu, by Yan’an Space, 169 Jinxian Lu, byMaoming Nan Lu Xi Lu (2216 6988, taste@jinganrestaurant. (5157 5510) Daily 11am-2pm; 5pm-11pm com, www.jinganrestaurant.com) 上海璞丽酒 www.southernbarbarian.com.cn 进贤路 169 号 2 楼 , 近茂名南路

Deli Shops

路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路

Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/F The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 122.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/ Dining/Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山

店 , 常德路 1 号 , 近延安西路

M on the Bund This Bund pioneer serves up impeccable service and a menu peppered with Continental, Aussie and Moroccan inspiration. Try the pavlova for dessert. 7/F, No.5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6350 9988) Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm; 6.1510.30pm reservations@m-onthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东一路外滩 5 号

近长乐路 2) 虹梅路 3911 号 , 近延安西路

Chelsea & Co. A contemporary take on a Euro Bistro Bar concept offering a refreshing and reinvigorated new choice, using only the finest fresh, imported and seasonal ingredients and products. 1 Yueyang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 11am-1am 岳阳路 1 号 , 近汾阳路 Franck Classy yet casual, and perhaps a touch overpriced, owner Franck is obsessed with quality and it shows. As authentic a bistro as you’ll find in Shanghai. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (2167 6767) Le Petit Franck: Daily 11 am-1am; Franck Bistrot: Daily 6pm-1am (last order: 11pm) www.franck.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近

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Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare with one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/ F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (6393 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm

泰安路

黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路

Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food (and more importantly, beer) in a warm, wellpopulated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am www.bln.com.cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 3) 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6474 5700) 3) Mon & Tue: 11am–11.30 pm; Wed & Thurs: 11am-12am; Fri: 11am-1.30am; Sat: 10am-1.30am; Sun: 10am-11.30pm 4) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-12am hellauer@bln. com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 19-20 号楼 ,

近汾阳路 2) 南京西路 1601 号芮欧百货 1 楼 D 座 , 近静安公园

Le Saleya Old timer offers simple, homestyle French cuisine. The draw is the quaint garden , which is almost always full in nice weather. 570 Changle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5403 6957) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.30pm-10.30pm www.saleya.com.con 长乐路 570 号 , 近襄阳北路

German

近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 汾阳路 150 号 , 近岳阳路 4) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国展路

Drei Kronen 1308 brewery One of the world’s oldest breweries located in North Bund brings up German beer into Shanghai with a unique brewery house restaurant and exquisite Bavarian and international dishes. 1929 Art Space Building, 687 Dongdaming Lu, by Xinjian Lu (5521 5355) Sun-Thurs 11.30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11.30am-Late (opening at the end of May) 东大名路 687 号 1929 艺术空间 , 近新建路

Greek/ Mediterranean

路 22 号 2 楼 , 近新永安路 (6318 0057)

Azul Tapas & Lounge Perched on top of Ferguson Lane's new eight-story building, Chef Eduardo Vargas' tapas restaurant offers a number of delicious original Mediterranean and South American dishes. Every weekend, enjoy the view from the terrace while discovering or rediscovering the most popular brunch in town. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Taian Lu (5405 2252) 武康

Roosevelt Sky Restaurant Ultimate Panoramic Views of Pudong and Bund; International and Asian Fine Dining. Executive Lunch: RMB138/two-course-set. 8/F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 8 楼 , 近北京东路

Oceans Dining in a romantic and contemporary setting, an extensive array of selected premium products from the sea. A distinct and innovative gourmet experience to satisfy the most discerning of tastes, Ocean fully realizes the art of cooking. Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1

Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach with this modern French eatery. Expect straightforward food and a great wine list. 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6323 9898) Dinner: MonSun 5.30-10.30pm (last order); late night: Thurs-Sat 11pm-2am (last order); no lunch available. www.mmbund.com 中山东一路外滩

Jean Georges Jean Georges first signature restaurant outside of New York and a classy one at that. Bringing us his signature French cuisine, with an Asian twist, this is one topnot restaurant, not to be missed. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 5:30-11pm, Brunch SatSun, 11:30am-3pm, Bar Mon-Sun, 11:30-1 jgreservation@on-the-bund.com www.jeangeorges.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼，近广东路 La Creperie A charming Brittany-style crêperie. A cup of dry cider and a savory gallette make a great Sunday brunch. Try their set lunch; RMB78 gets you a main, dessert and drink. 1) 1 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu (5465 9055) Daily 10.30am-late 2) UnitD, 1/F, Réel, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Park (3253 7978) www.lacreperie.com.cn1) 桃江路 1 号 ,

NAPA Wine Bar & Kitchen Bringing the best in creative European cuisine from Chef Martin Bentzen together with one of the widest selections of fine wines in China at the prestigious South Bund 22. Lunch TuesSun: 12pm–3pm; Dinner Mon-Sun: 6pm11pm. 2/F, South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin Yong'an Lu 南外滩中山东二

路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路

Mardi Gras Japanese owned, but they do French cuisine by the books. Don’t miss the single malts and cocktails in their upstairs lounge, or the chocolate torte in the garden. Block1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 11am-2:30pm, 5-11:30pm 兴国路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮海中路 Nougatine Nougatine is a smart, upscale bistro that delivers Jean Georges’ signature cuisine in more relaxed surroundings. The stylish space is anchored by a dramatic carved stone bar, which offers an extensive drink selection and creative cocktails. The premium value menu features comforting bistro fare such as gourmet salads and the classic JG burger. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Daily 6-11pm. 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路

Café Montmartre This historic family-owned bistro offers authentic French cuisine in town since 2001, serving traditional French fare, an array of Brittany-style crêpes, and a good selection of imported meat and sweet treats. The signature hand-made dishes like foie gras, indulgent chocolate fondant are not to be missed! 1) 68 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu (51589377) Daily 11am10.30pm 2) 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (54047658) Daily 11am-10.30pm www. café-montmartre.com/ 1) 乌鲁木齐中路 68 号 ,

7 楼 , 近广东路

Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 30% off on all breads after 7pm everyday in Dongping branch. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥

206A, 近西康路

French

Yunnan

近石门一路

Pelham’s Celebrated Chef Jean-Philippe Dupas presents modern French cuisine with a brand new menu, highlighted a mix of premium, local ingredients with contemporary flair. 1/F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Lunch Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6-10pm www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一

东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

Bellagio 1) 101 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6270 6865, 6270 6866) Daily 11-4am 2) 111 Xikang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6247 2666) Daily 11-12am 3) 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu (6375 6696) Daily 114am 4) 68 Taicang Lu, by Songshan Lu (6386 5701) Daily 11am-10pm 5) 778 Huangjin Cheng Dao, by Gubei Nan Lu (6278 0722) Daily 11-4am 1) 水城南路 101 号 , 近虹桥路 2)

西康路 111 号 , 近南京西路 3) 淮海中路 138 号 , 近普安路 4) 太仓路 68 号 , 近嵩山路 5) 黄金城道 778 号 , 近古北南路

Daily 11am-late 南京西路 1376 号上海商城

楼 , 近公平路

Maison Camus Lounge Offering a casual and chic dining experience, Maison Camus Lounge offers a premium value menu that features comforting bistro lunch, afternoon tea and chic dining. With an extensive drink selection and fine crafted cocktails, the stylish lounge and terrace which is located in Shanghai center offers a panoramic street view of the busy Nanjing Xi Lu. Unit 206A, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289-8298)

路 378 号 8 楼 , 近泰安路

Greek Taverna 1) Thumb Plaza, Unit 41, 199 Fangdian Lu, Century Park, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 7500) Daily 8.30am until late www.greektaverna.cn 2) Villa 1, 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Lu (6262 5011) Daily 10am until late 3) 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu (6431 7751) Daily 10am-late 1)

芳甸路 199 号 , 大拇指广场 41 铺 , 近丁香路 2) 红梅路 3911 号 1 号 , 近延安路 3) 岳阳路 1 号 , 近东

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OPEN DOOR 平路

J Pasta & Steak specializes in Italian wheaten food and imported beef. RMB228 speical menu for two. 258 Yunnan Zhong Lu, by Hankou Lu (139 186 65855) 云南中路 258

Dolce Vita Prime, pricey Italian food in the French Concession. 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1318) Daily 12-2:30pm; 6pm-12am (10.30pm last order) 富民路 291

号 , 近长乐路

号 , 近汉口路

Indian Kebabs On the Grille Indian eatery specializing in grilled fare and situated in the picturesque environs of the Cool Docks. 1) The Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Fuxing Dong Lu (6152 6567) Daily 11am-10.30pm kebabsonthegrille@ gmail.com www.kebabsonthegrille. com/ 2) Unit103, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, inside Peoples Square (3315 0132) Daily 11am-10pm kebabsonthegrille@gmail. com www.kebabsonthegrille.com 3) Unit A4 Green Sports Center, 633 Biyun Lu， by Yunshan Lu (5030 2005) Daily 11am10pm kebabsonthegrill@gmail.com www. kebabsonthegrille.com 1) 中山南路 505 号 , 近

复兴东路 2) 黄陂北路 227 号 103 室 , 人民广场中区广场内 3) 碧云路 633 号碧云体育休闲中心 A4, 近云山路

Masala Indian cuisine at reasonable prices served in a warm, hospitable atmosphere. 8 Jinan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6384 6838) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-10.30pm 济南路 8 号 , 近太

仓路

Tandoor Shanghai’s first, and arguably one of the best, Indian eateries features dance performances, first-class service,great classic curries and tasty tandoori meats. Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6472 5494, 6258 2582) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.30- 10.30pm www.tandoorchina.cn 茂名南

Jade on 36 Business Lunch Set

Good value lunch in Pudong ShangriLa

Goodfellas 7 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6323 2188) Daily lunch, 11.30am-2.30pm, dinner, 5.30pm-12am 延安

东路 7 号 , 近中山东一路

Gaia This vibrant restaurant guarantees all diners a delightful dining experience in a casual and fun asmosphere by serving contemporary Italian classics. L6-605, 613, L7-703 iapm mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5466 1699) 淮海中路 999 号环贸广场 L6-605, 613, L7-703, 近陕西南路

路 59 号锦江饭店 , 近长乐路

Punjabi Wide range of Indian dishes, from Northern to Southern India, also caters and hosts parties to give you a great time 1) 5F, 627 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (6472 5464) Daily 11am-11.30pm china@shanghaipunjabi.com www. shanghaipunjabi.com 2) 12-20 Shuicheng Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6278 8626) Daily 11.30am11.30pm. china@shanghaipunjabi.com 3) 1099 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6075 1970) Daily 11.30am-11.30pm 1) 淮海中路 627-635

号 5 楼 , 近思南路 2) 水城路 12-20 号 , 近虹桥路 3) 梅花路 1099 号博览会广场 , 近芳甸路

Vedas A consistent winner of Readers Choice Awards, Vedas offers countless classic Indian dishes and a classy environment. 3/ F, 83 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu (6445 8100) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 6-10.30pm info@ vedascuisine.com www.vedascuisine.com 常熟路 83 号 3 楼 , 近巨鹿路

Italian Bella Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria With a neighborhood ambience, the restaurant offers Southern Italian food made with high quality ingredients. Enjoy the home made pastas and authentic Neapolitan pizza. 1) 73 Nanhui Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (5289 0806) Daily 11am-3pm; www.bellanapoli-sh.com 2) No.4, Lane 946 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (6248 8985) Daily 11.30am-3pm; 5.30-11pm

1) 南汇路 73 号 , 近北京西路 2) 长乐路 946 弄 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路

Bacco Italian Restaurant Pizzeria Following original ingredients and recipes hailing from Italy, this cozy Italian restaurant features fresh Australian beef, various homdmade pastas and pizzas, tagliatelle bolognese, spaghetti carbonara and a lot more. 374 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu (6340 1386) www.baccoitaliano.com 大沽路 374 号 , 近成都

北路

Casalingo Delicious, fresh, and authentic Italian dishes prepared by the Italian Executive Chef and his team. Casalingo features an open kitchen with pizza oven, a sumptuous antipasto counter and a gelato coffee bar. Open for lunch and dinner. 15 Jinqiao Lu, by Zuijiao Lu (6036 8838) 金桥路 15 号 , 近嘴角路

Da Marco 1) 1/F, Golden Bridge Garden, 103 Dong Zhu’anbang Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (6210 4495) Daily 12-11pm www.damarco.com.cn/ 2) Grand Gateway Square, 1/F, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 7577) Daily 10am11pm 3) 350 Yushan Lu, by Taolin Lu (5860 8170) Daily 12-11pm 1) 东渚安浜路 103 号 1 楼 ,

近江苏路 2) 虹桥路 1 号 , 港汇广场 1651 楼 , 近华山路 3) 羽山路 350 号 , 近桃林路

Danieli’s Italian Restaurant Upscale Italian with comfortable, elegant dishes. Classic dining room and lovely desserts. The Hongta Hotel, 39/F, 889 Dongfang Lu, by Weifang Lu (5050 4567) Mon-Fri 11.30am–2pm; Sun: 11.30am–2.30pm; Mon-Sun: 6–10.30pm www.luxurycollection.com/hongtashanghai 东方路 889 号 39 楼 , 近潍坊路

Gemma The GEMMA PIZZERIA (3356 5118) on the first floor focuses on making the best pizza in town, accompanied by antipasti, cold cuts and homemade gelato to be enjoy with quality wines, cocktails and lounge music. GEMMA OSTERIA (3356 8118) on the second floor acts as a high quality traditional restaurant with fresh homemade pastas, grilled meats and unique seafood recipes. 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路 20 号，近华淮海中路

Isola bar + grill A chic and trendy Italian restaurant located in IFC mall sporting an opulent interiors and terrace overlooking a breathtaking view of the Huangpu River. 4/F, IFC, 8 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5012 1277) 11.30am-10.30pm reservations@ isolashanghai.com, www.gaiagroup.com.hk/ isola-shanghai 世纪大道 8 号 , 国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 L4-17, 近陆家嘴环路

Isola Bella 1) Restaurant Huaihai Rd. 2/ F, No.41, Lane 816 Huaihai Lu, by Guotai Cinema (5467 0170) 2) Isola Bella Barbeque Restaurant 6/F, Gold World Commercial Building, 988 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5424 3531) 3) 630 Huashan Lu, by Shanghai Theater Academy (6248 3613) 4) 3222 Longteng Dadao, by Dong’an Lu (136 7156 9780) 1) 淮海中路 816 弄 41 号 2 楼 2）淮海中路 988 号黄金世界商厦 6 楼，近陕西南路 3）华山路 630 号，近上海戏剧学院 4) 龙腾大道 3222 号 , 近东安路

Think five-star spots are out of your price range? Not anymore! Jade on 36 Restaurant at Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai has unveiled a new dining opportunity, offering a great value European fusion lunch set for business diners on weekdays. On sunny days, this exclusive, modern restaurant provides a clear panoramic view of the fabulous Pudong skyline and century-old architecture of the Bund across the Huangpu River. It’s a space that begs you to leave a day’s work behind and pamper yourself in cozy ambiance with colleagues and friends. Starting at a modest RMB108 per person, options range from one- to three-course sets. We opted for the three-course set (RMB168) and were impressed by the sizable portions. The refreshing tomato jelly topped with fresh burrata is superb for summer, while the egg mollet surrounded by a sautéed shrimps is a light, great start to the meal. An array of options are available for the main, notably the pork chop with penne in tomato and mustard sauce, and the lamb stew with a mix of peas and carrots, served with paprika espuma (add an extra RMB30). The excellent Jade on 36 beef and foie gras burger (add an extra RMB48) comes along with truffle-flavored French fries. With rich layers of onions, tomatoes and herbs, these plates won’t let you leave hungry. As for desserts, the molten chocolate cake proved to be our favorite. Boasting 70 percent dark chocolate served along with homemade vanilla ice cream, the flowing chocolate is so rich that it definitely gets on the list of our favorite cakes in town. TFZ // 11.30am-1.30pm, Monday-Friday. Prices subject to 15 percent service charge. 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu 富城路33号, 近名商路 (6882 8888 ext. 6888)

Il Bambino With a real taste of Italy and using top food ingredients, this restaurant provides a warm and nice ambience that is perfect for parties and friends’ meetings. 903 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu (6445 3656) Daily 10am-4am. 巨鹿路 903 号 , 近常熟路 La Strada Brought to you by Craig Willis (of Wagas), this trendy 10-table pizzeria offers thin crust pizza and simple selection of antipasti and salads. 1F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5404 0100) Daily 11am-11pm info@mrwillis.com.cn 2) 225 Xikang Lu, by Beijing Lu (6266 7909) 安福路 195 号 1 楼 , 近乌鲁木齐路 2) 西康路 225 号，近北京路

Mercato This newly opened coastal Italian restaurant offers vibrant cuisine, stylishly rustic décor, and breathtaking Bund views. The menu created by three Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, features amazing light-as-air pizzas, house made pastas, and the freshest seafood, graced with the true flavor of Italy. 6/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 9922) 5.30pm-1am 中山东一路外滩 3 号 6 楼 , 近广东路

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PastaMania PastaMania is about making great tasting Italian food conveniently at affordable prices. From features like Edicola to Alimentari, coupled with Italian inspired decoration designs, this restaurant will captivates the interest of most the discerning dinerwww.pastamania.com.cn 1) Unit25, 3/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5019 0081) 10am10pm 2) Unit13A, B&C, 4/F, Metro City Mall, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu (5419 9358) 10am-10pm 1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广

场 3 楼 25 室 , 近陆家嘴环路 2) 肇嘉浜路 1111 号美罗城 4-13A,13B&13C, 近漕溪北路

Porta Nova With traditional Italian food and pizzas made in the wood oven, Porta Nova uses imported high quality ingredients and provides a corner of traditional Italian atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-11pm. No.40, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu 虹梅路 3338 弄 40 号 , 近虹许路 (6465 7788)

Seve Sit in the heart of former French Concession just few steps away from Shanghai Theater Academy, the homey restaurant with 70 seats inside and two outdoor alfresco balconies is designed in a modern and simply elegant style, providing a comfortable and cozy ambiance for all. 600 Huashan Lu,by Zhenning Lu MonSun 11.30am-11pm (6249 3638, www. seveshanghai.com) 华山路 600 号上海戏剧学院

内 , 近镇宁路

Prego is offering a weekly ‘Martini Aperitivo' where Aperitivo lovers get to enjoy free-flow signature Martini cocktails every Thursday night, accompanied by a light Italian antipasto buffet. 6.30-8pm. 2/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 5048) 河南中路 88 号

Kappo Yu A beautiful high-end alternative to its sister restaurant, Sushi Oyama. There is only one daily menu of 10 courses that will set you back RMB690. Expect beautiful food and excellent service for the price. 33 Wuxing Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6466 7855) Daily 6-10.30pm 吴兴路 33 号 , 近淮海中路

西洲际酒店 2 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路

Koyama Though the menu is extensive,Koyama’s conservative flavours and passable fare do not justify its premium prices. Unit 6, 3/F, South Block, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (5382 1125) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-12am 兴业路 123 弄新天地南里广场 6 号 3 楼 , 近马当路

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant & Sky Bar Nested on the 37th floor boasting a stunning night view of the Bund and Lujiazui area, Miyabi Japanese restaurant sees open teppanyaki stations and exquisite Japanese cuisines in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A guest DJ plays live lounge music every night from Tuesday to Saturday, making Miyabi a perfect choice to enjoy the night over a cocktail or a Japanese whisky. 37/F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel, 59 Siping Lu,by Hailun Lu (2601 0088, sheraton. com/shanghaihongkou) 5.30-10.30pm 四平路

59 号虹口喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近海伦路

上海威斯汀大饭店 2 楼，近广东路

太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼 , 近马当路

Japanese Chin-Agiku Specializing in traditional Japanese charcoal grill, various seafood and daily imported top grade sashimi and sushi, Chin-Agiku is a well established international cuisine restaurant providing healthy Japanese and Thai fusion food in a luxury and contemporary dining atmosphere. LG183, IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (3381 7878) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG1-83, 近

陆家嘴环路

DOZO A transplant from Taipei that specializes in izakaya cuisine. Wheelock Plaza 2/ F, 17171Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3127 8558) Noon: 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6pm-1.30am; Fri-Sat: 6pm-2.30am service. sh@dozoizakaya.com www.dozoizakaya.com 南京西路 1717 号 , 近华山路

Haiku by Hatsune A perennial Readers’ Choice Award winner. This wildly popular restaurant is best known for it’s Cali-style sushi. 28B Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6445 0021) Sun-Thu 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-11pm Wifi available, RMB250/person via Sherpas delivery. info@haikushanghai.com www. haikushanghai.com 桃江路 28 号乙 , 近衡山路 Gintei Teppanyaki Sushi All you can eat hibachi-style cooking and boatloads of reasonably-priced sushi. One of the better teppanyaki joints in town. 75 Nanhui Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6218 1932) Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 南汇路 75 号 , 近北京西路 Kagen Teppanyaki Haiku by Hatsune’s upmarket teppanyaki concept. Choice cuts of meat and fresh fish prepared at your table. 28D Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6433 3232) Daily 6-11.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am3pm 桃江路 28 号丁 , 近衡山路 Kagura Japanese cuisine with a bit of Thai, Korean, and Vietnam cuisine. Lunch set starts at RMB40. 390 Shanxi Nan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (5171 9539) Daily 11.30am–2pm; 5–11.30pm 陕西南路 390 号 ,

近复兴中路

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Takumi Robata & Sake Skilled Robatayaki chefs from Japan grill seasonal fish, meat and vegetables over an open coal fire, serving authentic Japanese sake-cuisine pairings. Wifi available. 1) L4-22, ifc mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu Daily 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm (5011 1677) 2) N3-14, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Anyi Lu Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm (6259 5177) 1) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 4 楼 , 近银

城中路 2）南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心北区 3 楼 , 近安义路

Sushi Hisago Chef from Tokyo uses fishes from Nagasaki to serve authentic Edomae sushi. No.1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 6pm-12am 兴国路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮海中路

Sushi’O With American flavor infused into traditional Japanese sushi, Sushi’O offers 26 different rolls and heart-warming winter udon noodles, seafood soups and more hot dishes. 21 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu (150 0082 0420, 400-820-2160, www.sushi-o.com ) 永康路 21 号 , 近嘉善路 Sushi Oyama An exquisite little restaurant slicing up some of Shanghai’s best Sushi. A prix fixe menu changes nightly according to availability and freshness. 2/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu (5404 7705) Mon-Sat: 5.3010.30pm 东湖路 20 号 2 楼 , 近淮海路 Sutekiya A Japanese restaurant infused with Western and Japanese Teppanyaki, Sutekiya provides delicate steaks and a wide variety of fresh seafood. 3/F, Jiadun Plaza, 2088 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Yili Lu (6029 0518) 5.30-11pm 延安西路 2088 号嘉顿广场 3 楼，近伊犁路

Ooedo Japanese Restaurant Serving authentic and high quality Japanese cuisine since 1994, Ooedo serves an extensive à la carte menu and “all-you-can-eat” buffet at RMB268 per person for dinner and RMB248 per person for lunch. Drinks included, wifi available. lunch: 11.30am-2pm (last order: 1.45pm); dinner: 5.30-10pm (last order: 9.30pm) 1) 30 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (5403 5877) 2)Room104E, Lujiazui Investment Tower, 366 Pudian Lu, by Dongfang Lu (6841 6377) 3) 501-502,150 Zunyi Lu 1) 东湖

路 30 号 , 近淮海中路 2) 浦电路 366 号陆家嘴投资大厦裙楼 104E, 近东方路 3) 遵义路 150 号 5 楼 501-502

Roosevelt Ichiban Modern Izakaya offers contemporary Japanese cuisines and a variety of Japanese drinks. With unique Art & Jazz music at Whiskey Lounge, it provides a Ginza Style indoor & outdoor dining experience. Free wi-fi,Valet parking.6pm-2am. 1/F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 1 楼 , 近北京东路

[ 瑠 RYU] Designed by HK designer Alan Chan and the father of Japanese Light God Mr.Kawamura, RYU, meaning jewels, is located on the Bund 5 which presents a unique type of Cuisine du Japon - a sumptuous infusion of Japanese and French cuisine. Monday to Sunday lunch set from RMB98. 3/F, 5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6333 7633) 中山东一路 5 号外

UMINOSACHI Refined Teppanyaki. Chains around the country offering all-you-can-eat classics. Promotion: RMB168/per person: Everyday starting at 8.30pm. 1) 2890 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu (6262 5777) 2) 169 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu (5403 0303) 3) Rm 428, 333 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Xietu Lu (6426 3300) 4) 123 Nanyang Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 3777) 5) Rm401, 8 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu (6319 0178) 6) Rm511, 5001 Dushi Lu, by Mincheng Lu (6480 2588) 7) Bld 20, Jinjihu Da Dao, Suzhou (0512-62622708) 8) 1/F, Bld 5, No.1912 Baijiahu zone, 1680 Longdong Da Dao, Jiangning district, Nanjing (025 8713 9141) 1) 延安西路 2890 号 , 近中环路 2) 新乐路 169 号 , 近东湖路 3) 天钥桥路 333 号腾飞大厦 428 室 , 近斜土路 4) 南阳路 123 号 , 近西康路 5) 淮海中路 8 号兰生大厦 401 室 , 近西藏南路 6) 都市路 5001 号仲盛世界商城 511 室 , 近闵城路 7) 苏州工业园区金鸡湖大道李公堤三期 20 号楼 8) 南京市江宁区双龙大道 1680 号百家湖 1912 街区 5 号楼一层

korean CHI-Q Latest project by Three on the Bund. With culinary concept developed by Marja and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it is a gourmet’s embrace of the strong and long-lasting Korean BBQ culture in the intent of bringing it to a new international dimension. 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 6622) Dinner: Monday - Sunday 6:00pm-10:30pm 中山东一路 3 号 2

楼 , 近广东路

滩 5 号 3 楼 , 近广东路

TSUBASA A fusion of traditional & modern offerings featuring a TeppanyakiIsland and a sake bar matched with creative sushi rolls and traditional Japanese food like sashimi, udon noodles, tempura, grilled fish and an array of set menus. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888)

浦北路 1 号上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼，近柳州路

Sakitori Japanese Restaurant The newly renovated Japanese restaurant with four private dining rooms is where guests get to indulge themselves in authentic Japanese cuisine complemented with a variety of sake. Chef Hideki Kamata with over 22 years of culinary experience is well versed in traditional Kaiseki cuisine, Teppanyaki and Sushi. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Changfeng Park, 158 Daduhe Lu, by Guangfu Xi Lu (2215 6250) 上海新发展亚太 JW 万豪酒店 2 楼，大渡河路 158 号 , 近光复西路

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路 291 号 01 套房 A2-2, 近长乐路

KOI KOI will light up your senses by sizzling Teppanyaki , fresh Sashimi, Sushi, BBQ and Sake. Reasonable-priced business lunch sets also available. 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai Puxi, 500 Hengfeng Lu, by Tianmu Xi Lu (5253 9999-6326, www.intercontinental.com) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 上海浦

Tavola This hip new Italian restaurant offers great service at a beautiful location. Located in a quiet area just minutes from the Lujiazui metro station, Tavola has a wonderful view right on the Huangpu river. Food is prepared in an open kitchen right before you. 2500 Binjiang Dadao, by Dongyuan Lu (2022 8288) Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm www. tavola.cn 滨江大道 2500 号，近东园路 Va Bene Enjoy everything from classic standards to creative cuisine in this Xintiandi stalwart. Va Bene Shanghai has set a new trend for Italian fine dining using quality Italian ingredients with authentic Italian culinary tradition. Block 7, 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6311 2211) Daily, 12-3pm, 6-10.30pm info@vabeneshanghai.com, www.gaiagroup.com.hk/va-bene-shanghai

Readers’ Choice Awards for their great tacos and bar full of artisan tequilas. Suite01, A22, 291Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1310) Daily 11-11pm www.cantineagave.com 富民

Latin American Latina Latina pulls out all the stops with their endless portions of gaucho-style grilled meats. It’s easily one of the best Brazilian churrascarias in town. 1) 2/F, La Villa, 165 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Lujiazui Dong Lu (3383 0577) 11am-11.30pm 2) 166 Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Zhaojiabang Lu (6447 2260) Mon-Fri 11am-11pm; Sat-Sun 11-12am 3) 1/F, 633 Biyun Lu, by Lan’an Lu (5030 6672) 11am-11.45pm 4) Unit101-201, Block5, Lane123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3566) Daily 10-2am 5) B1-B2, 2002 Shiji Da Dao, by Yingchun Lu (6854 5484) 11am-9pm 6) Latina Center 66 Wuxi, 1/F, 139 Renmin Cantina Agave Voted “Best New Restaurant” and “Restaurant of the Year” in our 2009

Chala Tapas & Bar Bringing a taste of South and central America, Chala combines excitement of Latin American cuisine with a modern and urban flavor. Join for tapas complimented by traditional Pisco cocktails. 4B, 1/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6076 1925, Annwang@chalatapasbar. com) 富民路 291 号 1 楼 4B, 近长乐路 Unico by Mauro Colagreco The largest tapas lounge in Asia is reflecting the trendiest part of Latin contemporary culture with unique cocktail creations, stunning interior design, special music compilations, and exquisite selections of tapas by Chef Mauro Colagreco. Located at Three on the Bund, the prestigious address in Shanghai, UNICO is committed to enlarge the Latin culture, while inviting people to feel and share passions within the space. Here, discover a new experience in Shanghai nightlife, where food and feelings naturally merged. 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (5308 5399) Mon-Fri 6pm-2am; Sat-Sun 6pmlate. www.unico.cn.com 中山东一路 3 号外滩三号 2 楼 , 近广东路

Mexican & TexMex Hacienda A fun Mexican eatery adjoining Zapatas catering to Shanghai’s love of all things Mexican. Serving up favorites and a few surprises. They’ve got a party menu that’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations, starting at RMB150/person. Daily 5pm - very late. 5 Heng Shan Lu, by Dong Ping Lu (6433 4104) 东平路 5 号，近衡山路 Maya Voted “Best Latin American Cuisine” in our 2009 & 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, Maya was arguably the first restaurant in Shanghai to start doing Mexican right. Grand Plaza Club House 2/F, 568 Julu Lu, bu Shanxi Nan Lu (6289 6889) Daily 5pm-12am; kitchen closes 10.30pm (Sun 9.30pm); bar food until 11pm 巨鹿路 568 号 , 近陕西南路 Mexico Lindo Cantina & Grill The colorful Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant has updated its menu for the colorful season, featuring spicy chili, jalapeno poppers, green chicken enchiladas, tacos and more, accompanied with over 40 different types of margaritas. Bookings for parties & other catering are accepted. 1) Unit 39, Laowaijie, Lane3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6465 9336) Daily 11am-12am 2) Unit104, No.8, Lane 569 Yunle Lu, by Lianyou Lu (5484 6562) 10am-10pm. www.mexicolindo.com. cn 1) 虹梅路 3338 弄 39 号老外街 , 近延安西路 2) 运乐路 569 弄 8 号 104 单元 , 近联友路

Pistolera Pistolera is an experience like no other. With original recipes, a great atmosphere and friendly staff, it is truly a Mexican Cantina. 1) 855 Biyun Lu, by Huangyang Lu (5030 4228) 2) 3307-2 Hongmei Lu, by Huaguang Lu (6221 6392) 1) 碧云路 855 号 , 近黄杨路 2) 虹梅路 3307-2 号 , 近华光路

Middle Eastern 1001 Nights Here, some of the city’s best Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a fun, festive atmosphere. Come for the kebabs, stay for the belly dancers. 4 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6473 1178, 6473 8289) Daily 11-2am 衡山路 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 Habibi Shisha Bar & Cafe New opened on Yongkang Lu, the restaurant provides authentic Middle Easten food in a nice and relaxing environment. 131 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu (6472 0210) 永康路 131 号 ,

近襄阳南路

Id Kah Muslim Restaurant Specializing in authentic muslim cuisine, the restaurant sees beef and lamb flown in daily from the prairie of Inner Mongolia to ensure the freshness. Opening 24 hours a day. 665 Changping Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 7887) 昌平路 665 号 , 近常德路

Modern Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant offers an exceptional environment for all with live music at night, great food and drinks, and an ambiance making you want to come back again and again. The food is a global cuisine with great flavors from all over the world. 1) No.689 Lantian Rd. Green City Jinqiao Pudong10.30–2am www.bluemarlin.cn 2)

Listings

OPEN DOOR No.17/199 Fangdian Rd.Thumb Plaza Pudong (6886 7376) Daily 10.30–2am 1) 浦东金桥碧云

国际社区蓝天路 689 号 2) 浦东新区芳甸路 199 弄 17 号大拇指广场

Café LIANG & mezzanine The two-level CAFE LIANG & mezzanine treats diners with multiple dining options and cuisines. The buffet style concept on the first level features a “tick box” menu card for main courses integrated with buffet for appetizers and desserts, while the mezzanine level serves contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tong Ren Road (2203 8889, www.jinganshangdining.com) 静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路

Ginger by the Park The latest branch of Ginger continues to offer a mix of international dishes in a vintage three-storey building. With a bistro on the first floor and al fresco terrace on the second, guests get to enjoy the picturesque view of the well manicured park from cozy dining rooms. 91 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am11pm; Sun: 8am-10pm. (3406 0599, info@ gingerfoods.com, www.gingerfoods.com ) 兴国路 91 号 , 近湖南路

Green Kitchen Using the freshest seasonal food and vegetables coming directly from its organic farm, Green Kitchen provides a homey atmosphere in the most authentic taste. 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (5465 9135) Mon-Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am4pm, 5:30-11pm) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 Greyhound Café was the first fashion café in Bangkok offering the fashion, service and food concept - 'Thai with a twist' as a casual dining experience. With various outlets between Hong Kong, Beijing and now Shanghai - Greyhound Café is the modern take on fusion cuisine. 11am-midnight. 503, IAPM, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5466 6105, www.greyhoundcafe.com.hk)

淮海中路 999 号 IAPM mall 503 商铺 , 近陕西南路

Morton’s Steak and Seafood Grille The world’s first Oyster Bar and Seafood Grille by Morton's focuses on presenting the city’s finest seafood dining experience with premium seafood flown in fresh daily. L4403, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (6067 7888) 淮海中路 999 号

iapm 环贸广场 , 近陕西南路

Mr Willis An inviting kitchen-dining room offers straightforward homey mains and lovely starters. Served family style. Expect a small seasonal menu that is market and whim driven. 3/F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5404 0200) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm 5pm-12am, Sat-Sun 11am- 12am 安福路 195 号 3 楼 , 近乌鲁木齐中路

Pudong City Bistro An all-day-dining restaurant featuring interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet, complimented by an extensive a la carte menu. 15 Jinqiao Lu, by Zuijiao Lu (6036 8855) 金桥路 15 号 , 近嘴角路 Sasha’s Steeped in history, this hugely popular bar is located in a 1920’s mansion that formerly housed the famous Soong sisters and boasts one of Shanghai’s largest and favorite alfresco terraces. Huge beer list, diverse food offering and 24 wines by the glass. 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号，近衡山路

the first Chinese restaurant that sees various teas mixed into dishes, T Modern Chinese restaurant creates a serious of tea menus using natual tea ingredients and seasonal food materials, providing a light and pleasant tea-in-food experience and healthy dining concepts to all. RMB365 speical menu for two. Rm401, Hongkong Plaza, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (15900629276) www.kervanchina.com 淮海中路 282 号香港广

Green & Safe

Healthy checks all the way

场北座 401 室 , 近黄陂南路

Table No. 1 by Jason Atherton Former Gordon Ramsay lieutenant and chef of the Michelin star-studded Maze restaurant set up his own venture in the first floor of the Waterhouse Hotel. Expect creative, excellent Euro-style cuisine with local sensibility. A stellar experience. 1-3 Maojiayuan Lu, by Zhongshan Nan Lu (6080 2918) Daily, 11am2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm www.tableno-1.com/ 毛家园路 1-3 号 , 近中山南路

Nepalese Nepali Kitchen Still the friendliest service this side of Kathmandu. Enjoy authentic food delivered with the necessary spicy punch in a pleasant atmosphere. 4 Lane 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5404 6281) Mon 6-11pm, Tues-Sun 11am-2pm, 6-11pm 巨鹿路 819 弄 4 号 , 近富民路

Pizza California Pizza Kitchen Straight from America’s shopping mall to Shangers. This chain-restaurant has all the classic pizza, pasta and salad favorites, plus some more Asian oriented offerings. 1) 2/F, Bldg. 3, Lane 507, Sinan Mansions, Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (5465 4800) Daily 11am-11pm www.cpk.com.cn/home_en.html 2) Rm. L231, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (5036 1177) Daily 10am-10pm cpkchina@hotmail.com 1) 复兴中路 507 弄思南公馆 3 号 2 楼 , 近思南路 2) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 2 楼 L231 室 , 近芳甸路

New York Style Pizza 1) 336 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3872 6606) Daily 12-10.30pm 2) No.23-4, Lane 248 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (5466 0969) Daily 12-10.30pm 3) B/F, Email Fashion Plaza, 1699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3214 0024) Daily 12-10.30pm 4) Rm150, 1118 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (3868 2738) Daily 12-10pm 5) L116, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2022 2198) Daily 12-10pm 6) Rm106, warehouse4, 653 Waima Lu, by Wangjia Matou Lu (3376 8308) Daily 12-9.30pm 7) Rm108, 59 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (5239 7368) Daily 12-9.30pm 8) 8) Rm104, Building6, 569 Yunle Lu, by Jingfeng Lu (3490 5177) 1) 红枫路 336 号 , 近碧云路 2) 泰康路 248 弄 23-4 号 , 近思南路 3) 南京西路 1699 号，近华山路 4) 浦东南路 1118 号 150 室 , 近张杨路 5) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 L116 店 , 近芳甸路 , 6) 外马路 653 号 4 库 106 室 , 近王家码头路 7) 水城南路 59 号 108 室 , 近延安西路 8) 运乐路 569 弄 6 号 104, 近金丰路

Pizza Express 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) Suite 107, Shanghai Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 1) 黄陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路

1376 号上海商城西峰 107 号 , 近西康路 3) 永嘉路 570 号 111 单元 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/C, 近华山路 5）淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 403 号铺 , 近黄陂南路

It’s no longer news that you can find organic and healthy foods at Green & Safe, but how do they do it? We talked to the people behind the brand to find out how this farm-totable company gets it done. It all starts at Yuen Foong Yu Farm, where Green & Safe gets most of its ingredients. Farmers fertilize their crops with natural, organic composts consisting of sawdust, flour and rice bran, among others. This organic farm is fully aware of the importance of following the seasons and maintaining sustainability. They are proud of banning pesticides in their farming, saying it is their responsibility to the community. Equipping a team of experts to its farm in Kunshan, Yuen Foong Yu sets a high standard for its organic farm. Next stop: the organic store! Following the one basic principle of using natural organic ingredients only, the store follows strict procedures for selecting imported seasonings and groceries which are all hand picked by Green & Safe’s well-trained staffs. Meanwhile, the store provides a wide spectrum of international gourmet, from traditional Chinese food to European or Japanese flavors, and the pleasant tastes might refresh your expectation of organic food. Consumers are welcomed to pick from organic rice, organic vegetables, dry goods, spices, freshly baked bread, and more. All fruits on the shelves are seasonal and freshly delivered to the store everyday. Green & Safe is confident that it can be a onestop-shop for all your organic, healthy needs. Green & Safe also excels in customer service. They have replaced the typical frozen food racks with a knowledgeable staff, expert at helping customers pick out the perfect groceries for any meal. The warm staff and vibrant selection make shopping at Green & Safe the city’s most friendly and healthy choice.

Spanish The Spot Bar & Restaurant Attractive terrace and pleasantly refreshing interior with an international menu, televised sports and affordable drinks. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6247 3579) Sun-Thurs 11-2am; Fri-Sat 11-3am 铜仁路 331 号 , 近北京西路 Shook! Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace Matthew Ona serves up creative international cuisine with beautiful views and the biggest Terrace on the Bund. 5-6/F, The Swatch Art Peace Hotel (Bund 19), 23 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (2329 8522) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-11pm www.shookrestaurantshanghai.com 南京东路 23 号上海斯沃琪和

平饭店艺术中心 5-6 楼，近中山东一路

La Cocina by Lapis Lazuli Spanish restaurant & bar with authentic Spanish dishes and the full Spanish pinchos bar. 9 DongPing Lu, by HengShan Lu (6473 1021) Daily 11am - 2am 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路

Las Tapas Typical Spanish tapas served in a pleasant, if slightly predictable atmosphere. 1) C6, Building 59, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu (6415 9567) 2) 259 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3382 1686) 3) House33, Laowai jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu. Daily 11-12am www.las-tapas.cn 4) Building 32, Sinan Mansion, 45 Sinan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (6426 0660) 1) 淮海西路 570 号红坊

59 幢 C6, 近凯旋路 2) 红枫路 259 号 , 近碧云路 3) 虹梅路 3338 弄老外街 33 号 , 近延安西路 4) 思南路 45 号思南公馆 32 幢 , 近复兴中路

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马当路 330 号，近新天地 4) 桃江路 7-1，近汾阳路 5) 虹梅路 3899 号，近延安西路 6) 长乐路 611 号，近东湖路 7) 愚园路 907 号，近江苏路 8) 淡水路 230 号，近自忠路 9) 芳甸路 1088 号喜马拉雅中心 B1，近梅花路

City Super Shanghai Offers a one-stop shopping for both groceries and prepared foods from around the world. LG 2, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5012 0998) Daily: 10am-10pm www. citysuper.com. 世纪大道 8 号国金中心商场地下 2

楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

HowFun is a team that creates a funloving atmosphere, with dishes exhibit the creativity and innovation of chefs as well as various modern and traditional takes on paella. Daily 11am-11pm (10.30pm last order).Room 200B, 2/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8232) 南京西路 1376 号上

海商城西峰 200B, 近西康路

Feidan 1) 153 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5403 6991) Daily 8am-10pm. 2) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (6473 3194) Daily 9am-10pm. 3) 332 Jinyan Lu, inside Shanghai Lujiazui Center Palace (5059 3723) Daily 9.30am–10pm. 4) 382-1 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu (6340 0547) Daily 9.30am10pm 1) 安福路 153 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 2) 建国西

路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 3) 锦延路 332 号 , 陆家嘴中央公寓 4) 大沽路 382-1 号 , 近成都北路

FIELDS China A premier online grocery store based in Shanghai who provides healthy and safe options for all your grocery needs, including vegetables, fruits, meat & poultry, fish & seafood, dairies, bakeries and personal care products. Seasonal produce and ready-to-serve dishes are also available. With same day delivery on orders in Shanghai, FIELDS makes it convenient and affordable for you to have healthy and safe organic, imported food items in China. 400-021-0339, www.fieldschina.com, cs@ fieldschina.com.

El Patio Set in a lovely villa Chef Franki offers fun modern and traditional Spanish dishes. Terraces abound, wine mark-ups don’t. 110 Fengyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (6437 5839) Sun-Thu: 11am-1am, Fri-Sat: 11am2am www.elpatio.com.cn 汾阳路 110 号 , 近复兴中路

el Willy 5/F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin Yong’an Lu (5404 5757) 中山东二路 22 号 5

楼 , 近新永安路

Gran Bodega Gran Bodega serves famous Spanish wines and authentic tapas. Don’t miss their grilled goose liver with apple and black paella. 1/F, Royalton hotel, 789 Wuyi Lu, by Zhongshan Xi Lu (5206 0719, 5206 8000-5115) Daily 11am-2.30pm 6-11pm granbodega.spanishrestaurant@gmail.com 武夷路 789 号 1 楼 , 近中山西路

Pirata, tapas kitchen and bar Come and enjoy the authentic yet creative tapas. 136 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 2327) 新乐路 136 号 , 近襄阳北路

Speciality Food Shops Amphora As a chain of specialty stores that brings healthy food from Greece and the Mediterranean world, the Amphora stands for the “Best from Greece” and provides authentic, premium and healthy products to customers in China. 1) 409 Shanxi Bei Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (5213 9066) 2) 434-1 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6431 0145) 3) 330 Madang Lu, by Xintiandi (5382 0237) 4) 7-1 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu (3460 5181) 5) 3899 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6262 0519) 6) 611 Changle Lu, by Donghu Lu (3461 2161) 7) 907 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (3256 9610) 8) 230 Danshui Lu, by Zizhong Lu (3330 1509) 9) 151&148a, B1, Himalaya Center, Fangdian Lu, by Meihua Lu 1) 陕西北路 409 号，近北京西路 2) 陕西南路 434-1，近永嘉路 3)

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House Located in a restored historic building on Shanghai’s famous Bund waterfront, the fine dining steakhouse hailing from the New Orleans presents the finest custom-aged Australian Wagyu beef which is served “sizzling” hot. Further complemented by friendly services and an inviting atmosphere, it’s a perfect location for business dinners and family gatherings. 4/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6071 4567) 外滩 5 号 4 楼 , 广东路 20 号 , 近中

山东一路

The 1515 WEST, Chophouse & Bar In The 1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR, an appetite for premium Australian beef, Americansized desserts, signature drinks and a classic bar awaits you. Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tong Ren Road (2203 8889, www.jinganshangdining.com) 静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218

号，近铜仁路

Roosevelt Prime Steakhouse Thick, juicy prime steaks from a custom stone oven. AllAmerican beef. Enjoy martins and California wines on the backlit bar. Frequented by the Shanghai elite and those with expensive tastes. 160 Taiyuan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6433 8240) Sun-Thurs: 5-10pm; Fri-Sat: 5-11pm rps@ rooseveltsteakhouse.com www.rooseveltsteakhouse.com 太原路 160 号 , 近永嘉路

茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

江大道北段 E 座 , 近丰和路

四川中路 33 号 , 近延安东路

国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

The Grill With a central grill, rotisserie and a large built-in marble displaying the freshest seafood, it is a contemporary and colorful venue for guests in search of the freshest seafood and succulent prime grade meats grilled right in front of them in the open kitchen. 56/F Jin Mao Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 号金

La Verbena Combining authentic Spanish cuisine in a romantic style, La Verbena which oversees the Huangpu River is a sleek and relaxing spot glittering with a unique Latin flavor. Block E, 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Fenghe Lu (5878 9837) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号滨 La Pedrera Spanish Restaurant Enjoy a glass of pre or after dinner cocktail in the cozy long bar at La Pedrera Spanish restaurant. Located by the Bund, La Pedrera provides classic Spanish cuisine with an impressive list of wines. 33 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by Yan'an Dong Lu (6136 0206) Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm 5:30pm-10:30pm Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm

grain-fed prime aged Australian beef, fresh seafood and spectacular desserts served in generous portions. 1) 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6075 8888) SunThurs 11.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-11pm www.mortons.com/shanghai 1) 世纪大道 8 号 ,

Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6.30pm12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡

山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南京西路 1601 号 4 楼 B 区

Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store carries fresh traceable farm produce from Mahota Farm in Chongming island to be brought home or be enjoyed in the hot pot restaurant. Taste the difference in quality as the produce are harvested and delivered to the store within 24 hours. 1) 10-1F, MTown, 1580 Kaixuan Lu, by Huaihai Xi Lu (5267 9988) 2) B1-101/102, 660 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu (5318 8111, www. themahota.com ) 1) 凯旋路 1580 号新淮海坊 ,

The MEET The Kerry Hotel’s meat mecca, make sure you take a peek into their meat locker to see your dinner up close and personal. 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8888) 5.3010pm 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸路

Thai

Lan’an Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) MonSun: 11am-11pm. 5) 4/F IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) enquiry@simplythai-sh.com www. simplythai-sh.com Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 6) Unit 312A, 3/F, L’Avenue Shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (400 880 7729, delivery: 6209 6209, enquiry@simplythegroup.com , www. simplythai-sh.com) Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 7) Level 8, S801-1A, Jiu Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Temple 8) Level 4, N4-11, Shanghai Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu 9) Ciros Plaza, Level 3, 312-314 388 Nanjing Xi Lu,by Huangpi Bei Lu 10) 4/F, L4101-4105, Global Harbor, 3300 Zhongshan Bei Lu, by Jinshajiang Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm. 11) 6/F, Rm612, Grand Gateway Plaza66, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm 12) 5/F, Rm503, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm 1) 东平路 5

号 C 座 , 近岳阳路 2) 马当路 159 号 , 近兴业路 3) 虹梅路 3338 弄老外街 28 号 , 近延安中路 4) 蓝天路 600 号碧云休闲体育中心 A6, 近蓝桉路 5) 世纪大道 8 号上海国金中心四层 , 近银城中路 6) 仙霞路 99 号上海尚嘉中心 3 层 312A 单元 , 近遵义路 7) 南京西路 1618 号久光百货 8 楼 S801-1A, 近静安寺 8) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 4 楼 N411 , 近铜仁路 9) 南京西路 388 号仙乐斯广场 3 楼 312-314 0) 中山北路 3300 号环球港 4 楼 , 近金沙江路 11) 港汇广场 6 楼 612, 虹桥路 1 号 , 近华山路 12) 南京西路 1266 号恒隆广场 5 楼 503, 近西康路

Thai Gallery Thai Gallery Those well-versed in Thai food will admire the authenticity of these dishes. Creative art covers the walls. 127-1 Datian Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6217 9797) Daily 11am-3pm; 5.30pm-12am 大田路 127-1

号 , 近北京西路

Thai Loft Express Quick, easy and well priced Thai food. If you don’t want Thai, you can also order Vietnamese. 105B, Kerry centre lobby, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu (159 2161 6618) Daily 11am-9.30pm 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心大堂 105B, 近铜仁路

Urban Thai Tiny Thai restaurant with excellent steamed sea bass and authentic curries. Their Thai iced tea is the best in town. 938 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (3250 3863) Daily 11;30am-11pm urban-thai.com/ 长乐路 938 号，近乌鲁木齐路

vietnamese B REAL Refer to “Delivery” for more information. PHOCO Set in a pretty lane house, the enormous outdoor courtyard is the spot’s most attractive attribute, which is graced with bamboo gardens and features mainly Vietnamese dishes and western fusion cuisine including steaks and pasta. No.1, Lane 920 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5289 6275) 长乐路 920 弄 1 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 Pho Season With 20-years experience in South-East Asian cooking, theirFrenchborn-South Asian chef has all the SouthEast Asianspecialties– Vietnamese ‘Pho’, Cambodian ‘Loc Lac’ and Thai ‘Pad Thai’. 427 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu (6327 3778) Daily 11am-11pm 大沽路 427 号 , 近成都北路

近淮海西路 2) 打浦路 660 号 B1-101/102, 近龙华东路

Coconut Paradise Housed in an elegant French house with two floors, a garden and a separate bar annex. 1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily Char Grill Located inside of the Hotel That-logo box201506.indd 2 2015.6.17 12:29:54 PM 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-10.30pm coconutparaIndigo, this beautiful steakhouse serves up dise38@gmail.com www.lostheaven.com.cn/ a lovely view and lots of haute meat. 29-31/ main.html 1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延安中路 2) 武康 F, Hotel Indigo, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, 路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路 by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily, Dining Room, 6-10.30pm Bar, 6pm-late www.charLapis Thai 1) 285 Hunan Lu, by Gaoyou thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼 , 近 Lu (5466 3026) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 东门路 6-10pm 2) 3/F, No.19, Lane 199 Fangdian Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 9223) Daily Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th 11.30am- 2.30pm; 6-10pm 3) No.14, Lane a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, 248 Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (6473 3989) by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am the relaxed and classy setting offers refined Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm 4) L109, 1376 -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am lifestyle dining with seasonal, market fresh Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (5252 0082) -10pm 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai cuisine using premium products cooked Daily 11.00am-Late 1) 湖南路 285 号 , 近高邮路 Zhong Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, to perfection. Discover sophisticated chef2) 芳甸路 199 弄 19 号 3 楼 , 大拇指广场 , 近丁香 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) crafted cuisine in the main area or enjoy 路 3) 泰康路 248 弄 14 号 , 近瑞金二路 4) 南京西 Kerry Centre Store, Kerry Centre SB1-12, 1515 exclusivity in the private room among 路 1376 号 109 室 , 近西康路 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 1827) friends or business partners. 40/F, JW Daily 11am-10pm 4) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square, Simply thai 1) 5C Dongping Lu, by Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (5359 Yueyang Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun0907) www.phorealgroup.cn 1) 富民路 166 号 , 4969, www.jwmarriottshanghai.com) 上海明 Thurs:11am-11pm;Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近 2) 159 Madang Lu, by Xingye Lu (400 880 京西路 1515 号嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹黄陂北路 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 11am-midnight 桥南丰城南区 1 期 -L206, 遵义路 100 号 , 近天山 3) No.28 Laowai Jie, lane 3338 Hongmei Lu Morton’s the Steakhouse The first Morton’s 路 (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs: 11amin Chinese mainland specializes in classic, 11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 4) A6 Green hearty American cuisine including the Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, by

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Pho Store Owned by an Australian Vietnamese, the Pho Store offers Vietnamese street-flavor phos in a cozy and trendy environment. 118 Xikang Lu, by Nanyang Lu daily 11am-10pm (6215 5534) 西康路 118 号 , 近南阳路

nightlife Bars Avenue Joffre BAR Started by cocktail master Munenori Harada, formerly of el Coctel, this 1920’s Shanghai-style bar mixes highquality cocktails in a relaxed and refined environment. Specializes in gin with over 20 types from all over the world. Daily 7pm3am 1/F,Unit 5, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6029 9725) 永嘉路 570 号 5 号楼 1 楼 , 近岳

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Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge Stand by the lake inside People’s Park, the threestory Barbarossa restaurant and lounge offers an array of fine food, cocktails, shisha, tapas and live entertainment in an exotic ambience. 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (6318 0220) Restaurant: 11am-11pm; Bar: 5pm-2am. www.Barbarossa.com.cn 南京西路

142 号 , 近南京西路

Jenny’s Blue Bar Second home to hordes of blokes who regularly stop by for a drink or a home-made snack. A free foosball table, classic rock and a big screen showing ESPN and Star Sports channels. 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6415 7019) Daily 1pm2am jennysbar@hotmail.com www.jennyshanghai.com 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 ,

近南京西路

I Love Shanghai With a solid events lineup, stiff drinks and a fiercely loyal crowd of regulars, ILS is one of the city’s best come as you are watering holes. 2-3F, 1788 Xinzha Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (5228 6899) Daily 5pm4am iloveshanghailounge@gmail.com 新闸

路 1788 号 2-3 楼 , 近胶州路

Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am marketing@kaibabeerbar.com 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路 La Cocina A spanish restaurant with a authentic pinchos bar at first floor.La Cocina serves Pinchos,Tapas,Sangria, Cocktail and wines. 9 DongPing Lu, by HengShan Lu (6473 1021) Daily 11am - 2am 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路

231 号 , 近黄陂北路

The Bubblelandia Journey

Bin 74 A slick, cozy, glass-encased wine bar+shop in the heart of the French Concession. 74 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 0258) Daily 2pm-1am www.cosmogroup.cn 复兴西路 74 号 , 近永福路

Bounty Rhumerie A French-owned, piratethemed rum bar that is surprisingly low in cheese and high in atmosphere. You can get just about any type of rum cocktail ever conceived by man and then a few more. 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (137 6451 0616) Daily 6pm-late www.bountybar.cn ning@ bountybar.cn 永福路 47 号 , 近复兴西路 CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily 4:30pm-late, www.char-thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号英

迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路

Constellation Bar A quiet bar with lowkey 30’s ambiance. Known for its unique cocktails and ice-making technique, this is the perfect place for lovers and friends’ get-together. 1) 1-2/F, 33 Yongjia Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu (5465 5993) Daily 7pm2am www.seiza-bar.com.cn 2) 86 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 0970) Daily 7pm2am 3) 251Huangpi Bei Lu, by Jiangyin Lu (5375 2712) Mon-Sun: 7pm-2am 1) 永嘉路 33

号 1-2 楼 , 近茂名南路 2) 新乐路 86 号 , 近襄阳北路 3) 黄陂北路 251 号 , 近江阴路

Cotton’s A charming bar with Jazz played in the garden, you can “smell” relaxed ambiance in the air. 1) 132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu (6433 7995) Mon-Fri: 4pm2am; Sat-Sun: 11:30am-2am 2) 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu (6282 6897) Mon-Fri: 4pm2am; Sat-Sun: 11:30am-2am 1) 安亭路 132 号 ,

近建国西路 2) 新华路 294 号 , 近番禺路

De Refter A cozy Belgian style Brasserie boasting more than 50 Belgian beers, De Refter offers an intimate, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with a classy crowd equaling the perfect spot for enjoying the evening with friends, colleagues or a good book. 181 Jinxian Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu (3230 2595) www.derefter.com 进贤路 181 号 , 近茂名南路

El Cóctel From virtuoso Spanish chef Willy Trullas Moreno comes this super swank cocktail lounge. Expect specialty drinks mixed with surgical precision. Reservations recommended. 2/F, 47Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 6511) Daily 5pm-3am www. elwilly.com.cn 永福路 47 号 2 楼 , 近复兴西路

Judy’s One of Shanghai’s oldest watering holes and a Readers’ Choice Hall of Famer, this institution is perpetually packed with rowdy punters to the wee hours. 142 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6289 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁路

142 号 , 近南京西路

Malabar A cozyand exquisite Spanish tapas bar with nice food in a good value. Try the Spanish beer and wines plus excellent pinchos and tapas. 1081 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (5237 3085) Mon 17:00-01:00 Tue 12:00-01:00 Wed 12:00-01:00 Thu 12:0001:00 Fri 12:00-02:00 Sat 12:00-02:00 Sun 12:00-01:00 武定路 1081 号 , 近胶州路 Roosevelt Sky Bar Enjoy rooftop bar with the best view on the Bund and heated glass atrium. 9 /F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu(2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 号罗

斯福公馆 9 楼 , 近北京东路

Shiva Lounge Owned by a yoga instruc-tor, Shiva Lounge is decked out in batiks, candles and many handed Hindu gods. Room 102, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5330) Sun-Thu10pm-2.00am, Fri- Sat 10pm-5am 永福路 47 号 102 室 , 近复兴西路

The Apartment The boho decor, quirky furniture, classy rooftop terrace and expertly mixed cocktails just might fool you into thinking you’re at the loft party of a SoHo socialite. Not to be missed. 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6437 9478) SunThurs: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-3am www. theapartment-shanghai.com 永福路 47 号 3 楼 , 近复兴西路

The story is based on the classic fairy tale "Alice in Wonderland”, but set in the modern society: Mr. B, an ordinary person just like you and me, has an always busy everyday life, filled with stresses enhanced by the abuse of smart phones, tablet PCs and other gadgets that draw the convenience closer to us, but push the reality far apart from us. After another long day, Mr. B finds himself transported as if by magic in a special, colorful, happy place called Bubblelandia. The “inhabitants” of Bubblelandia seahorses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish and others - will carry Mr. B along his adventurous journey in this underwater mystery world where fantasy becomes reality... Produced by Brinum-X Entertainment, the special effects partner of Cirque du Soleil, it combines drama, mime, dance, puppetry, juggling, contortionist, sand art and magic, with various stage automations adopting the latest laser technologies, snow cannons, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog, gigantic smoke rings, smokefilled soap bubble machines and optical illusions. To imagine suddenly millions of bubbles of all shapes and colors, along with the foam of waves and other surprises swallow and transport you into the universe of joy and freedom, to touch the giant jellyfish or the huge whale that appears next to you, the extremely visual content brings the high interactivity and audience participation, without any age limit.

The BREW Try one of their six home-brewed beers and you’ll never go back to bottles

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of Qingdao again. Warm wood interior, right on the edge of Century Park. The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8888) Daily 11am–2am www.shangri-la.com 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸路

The Chalet Not exactly a loveshack but a good example of how to build a bar in a box. 385 Yongjia Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3401 0958) Daily 3pm-3am chaletsh@gmail.com 永嘉路 385 号 , 近太原路

Zapata’s Classic “Spring Break” party bar, where anything goes…bartop dancing, tequila girls, TOP 40, you name it. 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu (6474 6166, 6433 4104) Daily 5pm-late www.zapatasshanghai.com 衡山路 5 号 , 近东平路

Clubs Bar Rouge The go-to spot for Shanghai’s glitterati, this chic lounge offers expertly mixed cocktails, the latest electro beats and one of the best views on the Bund. 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199) Sun-Wed: 6pm-3am; Thu-Sat: 6pm-late www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com 中山

东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路

6234) 2-10pm 上海豫园万丽酒店 , 河南南路 159 号 , 近福佑路

Cin Cin The mezzanine level of the Fairmont offers luxury wines and cigars plus a variety of areas to relax in. Choose from their cocktail bar, refined wine cellar or their warm cigar lounge. 1/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6138 6889) Daily 6pm-2am www.fairmont.com/peacehotel 南京东路 20 号 1 楼和平饭店 , 近中山东一路

Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent views of the entire city, where guests can enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floorto-ceiling glassed double-height section also holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大

厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路

The Compass Bar This unique bar offers an extensive collection of marine memorabilia to celebrates Shanghai’s maritime history, also check out the open-air promenade. The Peninsula Hotel 1/F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6737) Daily: 11am-2am www.peninsula.com 中山东一路

32 号上海半岛酒店一层 , 近北京东路

Jade on 36 Bar Breathtaking views, creative cocktails and stunning interior design make this a must-see venue. Sunday Brunch: RMB 788 + 15% service charge per person, effective 28th October 2012. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-la, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu (6882 3636) 5.30pm-1am (weekends until 2am) fbreservation.sipu@ shangri-la.com https://www.shang-rewards. com/aspx/RestaurantBarJade36Bar.aspx 富城

路 33 号香格里拉大酒店紫金楼 36 楼 , 近陆家嘴西路

M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where a chic dining room offering up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@ m1ntglobal.com www.m1ntglobal.com 福州

路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路

Muse at Park 97 Art deco lounge overlooking Fuxing Park hoping to develop ameaningful relationship with expatriate wallets. Live jazz and a nice balcony. 2/F, 2 Gaolan Lu, by Sinan Lu (5383 2328) Daily 9pm-4am www.museshanghai.cn 皋兰路 2 号 2 楼 , 近思南路

MYST Daily 9:30pm-late 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu (64379999) 延安中路 1123 号 ,

近富民路

THE 7th FLOOR 7F, No.8 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Liulin Lu (6307 9999) 淮海中路 8 号 7 楼，近

柳林路

Hotel Bars Andaz Lounge Specialises in its unique Kir Royale and other cocktails from Andaz hotels around the world, it offers a full range of tea, coffee, cocktails and mocktails as well. 1/F, Andaz Shanghai, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu (2310 1710) 7am-11pm 嵩

山路 88 号 1 楼 , 近太仓路

Banyan Tree Located on the rooftop of Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund, TOPS is the first open rooftop bar with full 180°unobstructed view in Shanghai, offering a breathtaking panorama spanning across the Bund. 19 Gongping Lu, by Haiping Lu (2509 1188) Tue-Sun, 2.30pm-1am 公平路 19

号 , 近海平路

Chatters Bar Designed in a red and elegant chic design, Chatters Bar on the second floor of this new MetroPolo Classiq boutique hotel which locates off Bund offers coffees, afternoon tea, cocktails and wines, and naughty nibbles. 2/F, Jinjiang Metropolo Classiq, 98 Nanjing Dong Lu (6321 1666, www.JJMPH.com) daily 10am-10pm 南京东路

98 号锦江都城南京东路外滩经典酒店 2 楼 , 近四川中路

Cigar and Dim Sum Executive Chef Peter prepares daily fresh baked, steamed and deep fried lobster Dim Sum platter for your taste buds. Finish it with an excellent cigar Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2. Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel, 159 He’nan Nan Lu, by Fuyou Lu (2321 8888-

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JW Lounge Bar Popular with high-flyers, this lofty lounge boasts panoramic city views and offers an extensive champagne list, either by the glass or the by bottle. Live music six days a week. 40/F, JW Marriott, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (5359 4969-6864) Daily 5.30pm-2am www. jwmarriottshanghai.com 南京西路 399 号 JW

万豪酒店 40 楼 , 近黄陂北路

Long Bar Offering a good selection of cocktails, deluxe oysters and premium cigars, legendary Long Bar remains to be a part of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund after architectural restoration. Lobby, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大堂 , 近广东路

Panorama Bar A cool timeless bar perched on the top floor of the hotel with panoramic windows providing stunning view of the city. The bar specializes in classic cocktails and wines. 33/F, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Changfeng Park, 158 Daduhe Lu, by Guangfu Xi Lu (2215 6281) 上海新发展亚太 JW 万豪酒店 33 楼，大渡河路 158 号 , 近光复西路

new sound. Every Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30pm onwards, join Kelly, the runnerup winner of the popular TV Show “SUPER DIVA”, who’ll stimulate your senses with her soulful tunes spanning a variety of genres. 25/F, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu (6115 8888) benjamin.zheng@renaissancehotels.com 长宁路 1018 号 25 楼 , 近凯旋路

The Shelter This former bomb shelter is THE place for alternative electronic music in Shanghai. Low/no cover and good drinks prices make this an indie haven. 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6437 0400) Wed-Sat 9pm-late thesheltershanghai@gmail.com 永福路 5 号 , 近复兴西路

Yu Yin Tang Warehouse music space run by the Yu Yin Tang collective, filled with a motley crüe of rock aficionados at the forefront of shanghai’s burgeoning hardcore scene. 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (5237 8662) Tue-Sun: 8pm-2am; closed on Mon. durn1976@gmail.com www.yuyintang.org 凯旋路 851 号 , 近延安西路

Sports Bars Big Bamboo A sports bar offering an expanded food menu, with entertainment including pool tables and flat screen televisions. Big Bamboo pulls large crowds for events like the World Cup and Superbowl. 1) Hong Mei Entertainment Street, No. 20, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6405 8720) Daily: 11am-late www.bigbamboo. cn 2) 132 Nanyang Lu, by Tongren Lu (6256 2265) Daily: 2pm-4am celine@truelegend. asia 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (5030 1779) Sun-Thu: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am3am celine@truelegend.asia 1) 虹梅路 3338

298 号 , 近平武路

Mao Livehouse Shanghai Formerly WTF Club, this mid-sized performance space has nowbeen taken over by the local rockers at Soma Records, who promise plenty of live music madness, with the backing of the Japanese investors behind the successful MAO Livehouse in Beijing. 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu (6445 0086) Open for events only www.maomusic.com 重庆南路 308 号 3 楼 , 近建国中路

Bookstores

Koala Bar Friendly local bar with big screen televisions, a pool table and loads of drink/ food specials. Caters to the clientele coming from the nearby Jiaotong University. 280 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu (5258 8779, 138 1880 3478) 11am-2am 淮海西路 280 号 , 近番禺路

The Camel Bar The screens, hot-blooded crowd and happy hour specials make this a fun place to meet and watch a game. 1) 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu (6437 9446) Daily 10am-2am www.camelsportsbar.com 2) 116 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu (5879 5892) Daily 10am-2am 1) 岳阳路 1 号 , 近东平路 2) 潍坊西路 116 号 , 近浦东南路

TShanghai Brewery Microbrewery restaurant and sports bar with the chef from Michelin two-Star restaurant. Great hand-crafted beer (6 styles), tasty food with international flavors and live sports on big screens. Try brew master's winter special – golden, malty, slightly sweet French/Belgian season brewed with oats and five different malts, Slovenian hops, black pepper and coriander seeds for a full flavored winter beer.1) 15 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (3461 0717) Daily: 10am-2am www. shanghaibrewery.com 2) 21C, Hongmei Entertainment Street, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6406 5919) Sun-Thu: 10am 2am; Fri-Sat 10am-3am 1) 东平路 15 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹梅路 3338 号 , 虹梅休闲街 21C, 近延安西路

Brick Restaurant and Wine Lounge Quaint, cozy, comfortable and cool, Brick also offers a jazz scene. Get a table by the piano, tuck into some Mediterranean-style cuisine. 30 Sinan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6093 2005) Daily 11-2am brickwangyan@163.com 思南路

LOgO 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路

1318 号 B1 层 , 近东园路

兴中路 519-521 号思南公馆 26A, 近思南路 2) 复兴西路 82 号 , 近永福路

The Ritz Bar Shanghai's most popular live music bar offers great classic martini & malt whisky cocktails & happy hour specials while you enjoy live music from Australian smooth jazz soul singer Ron Kingston performing songs from Sade, Michael Buble, Adele, Stevie Wonder & more: Tuesdays to Saturdays 7-11pm. 2F Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 8888). Bar is open 7 nights per week from 5.30pm. 上海波特曼丽思卡尔顿酒店 2 楼 , 南京西路 1376 号 , 近西康

福路

一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 2 楼 , 近北京东路

HoF A popular wine bar that provides super tasty chocolate and cakes for afternoon tea, featuring chocolate velvet cakes, death by chocolate, etc. A variety of wines and cocktails are provided at night. B1/ F, DBS Building, 1318 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongyuan Lu (5010 0800) Mon-Sat: 3pm10pm www.houseofflour.com 陆家嘴环路

Boxing Cat Brewery 1) Unit 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (6426 0360) Mon-Fri: 5pm-2am; SatSun: 10am-2am info@boxingcatbrewery.com www.boxingcatbrewery.com 2) 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 2091) Mon-Thu: 5pm2am; Fri: 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun: 11am-2am 1) 复

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Roosevelt Wine Cellar The Largest Wine Cellar in Town with over 4,000 labels. Every Wednesday is Winesday 6.30-8pm. The House of Roosevelt, 2/F, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东

弄虹梅休闲街 20 号 , 近延安西路 2) 南阳路 132 号 , 近铜仁路 3) 红枫路 381 号 , 近碧云路

Live Music

JZ Club Shanghai’s true jazz scene has finally arrived. Check it out and dig the vibe. 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 0269) Daily 7pm-2am www.jzclub.cn 复兴西路 46 号 , 近永

9999) 24/7, 11-2am 黄陂南路 333 号 1 楼 , 近太

30 号 , 近淮海中路

Burdigala Bordeaux Wine Bistrot In partnership with the CIVB and initiated by private investor Franck Boudot, the Burdigala Bordeaux wine Bistrot offers some fifty châteaux and brands reflecting the whole Bordeaux range: red, dry, sweet, rosé and Crémant de Bordeaux wines. 550 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu (6217 0377) 11am - 1pm info@theburdigala.com ww.theburdigala. com 武定路 550 号 , 近陕西北路 Dr Wine This sumptuous wine bar has bottles from RMB118 (a French Cab Sauv) to RMB45,000 for a 1982 Chateau Lafite. Don’t worry if the selection overwhelms you, someone will be there to hold your hand. 177 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (5403 5717) Sun-Sat 5pm-2am info@lebistrodudrwine.com 富民路 177 号 , 近巨鹿路

L’Aveue A classy and trendy wine bistro in Xintiandi offering a selection of home-made tapas, dips, pizza, sharing plates and wines in a comfortable and warm atmosphere. 1/ F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6301

Garden Books SHANGHAI CENTER, F1/1376 Nanjing Road (W), (EAST SUITE)Sells imported books, newspapers, magazines and other foreign publications. www. bookzines.com chochobook@yahoo.com. cn 325 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Lu (5404 8728) 长乐路 325 号 , 近陕西路

Life & style Apparel ANNABEL LEE SHANGHAI is a Shanghaibased luxury home and fashion accessories brand that reflects beautiful Chinese tradition and culture. It boasts sophisticated modern Chinese design in the form of the finest Chinese silk, cashmere and jewelry. Silk pouches with delicate embroidery, intricately-woven cashmere shawls made of the highest-quality cashmere from Inner Mongolia, breath-taking jewelry made of beautiful gemstones, all of which make perfect gifts! 1) No. 1, Lane 8, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Fuzhou Lu (6445-8218) 10am-10pm 2) Unit 3, House 3, North Block Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Lu,by Huangpi Nan Lu (6320 0045) 10am-10pm 1) 中山东一路 8 弄 1

号，近福州路 2) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 3 号楼 3 单元，近黄陂南路

Josie Chen Range Created and designed by Shanghai-based jewelry designer Joanne Swift, the label Josie Chen sees a range of covetable necklaces, earrings, headbands and bracelets with a touch of edgy yet feminine. 382 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Yueyang Lu (5466 5321) 建国西路 382 号 , 近岳阳路 Shanghai Tang 1) No.15 North Block,181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6384 1601) MonSun 10.30am-11pm 2) Shop E, Jinjiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (5466 3006) Mon-Sun 10am-10pm 3) ShangriLa Pudong Lobby Level, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (5877 6632) Mon-Sun

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10am-10pm 4) 1/F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6384 1601) Mon-Sun 10.30am11pm 5) L1C, Level 1 the Peninsula Hotel, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6329 6255) Mon-Sun 10.30am-11pm 6) L221, Citic Square, 1168 Nan Jing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu (5212 2162) Mon-Sun 10.30am11pm 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 15 号 , 近马当

路 2) 茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店 E 店铺 , 近长乐路 3) 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店一楼 , 近名商路 4) 黄陂南路 333 号新天地 1 层 , 近太仓路 5) 中山东一路 32 号半岛酒店 1 层 L1C 铺 , 近南京东路 6) 南京西路 1168 号中信泰富广场 2 层 221 单元 , 近江宁路

Furniture & Lifestyle Casa pagoda is an exciting brand for home furnishings and accessories inspired by European design and the industrial revolution. The collection offers a contemporary take on the classics, mixing materials creating signature pieces and paying respect to the tradition of craftsmanship by creating pieces which are distinctive and timeless. 1) (NEW) Casa Pagoda Pudong Store: L209A Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu ( 5082 0528) 2) Casa Pagoda Flagship Store: 13-17 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (6466 7521) 3) 136 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (6466 8198) 1) 浦东嘉里城 L209A, 花木路 1378 号 , 近芳甸路 2) 泰康路 13-17 号 , 近思南路 3) 泰康路 136 号 , 近思南路

Kava Kava creates modern, colorful and functional Chinese furniture for every household. Choose from our extensive collection or customize your own. Free delivery in Shanghai. 1) 639 Honggu Lu, by Shuicheng Lu (6270 9798) 9.30am-6pm 2) 810 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu (6214 8313) 11am-7pm. 1) 虹古路 639 号 , 近水城路 2) 巨鹿路 810 号 , 近常熟路

Paddy Field 1) Warehouse, 1/F, Building C, 1568 Huqingping Gong Lu, by Xiewei Lu (5976 9331) 2) 105 Hunan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 5567) 1) 沪青平公路 1568 号圣

堡艺术园区 C 栋 1 楼 , 近谢卫路 2) 湖南路 105 号 , 近淮海中路

Platane Platane combines traditional savoir faire, worldwide design home wares in a distinctive simplicity and elegance. Discover its own range of handmade ceramic and porcelain as well as imported brands like Zoeppritze, Bertozzi, Charvet, La Rochere, LSA. www.platane.cn 1)439 Wukang lu by Huaihai Zhong lu (6433 6387); 2)156Taikang lu by Sinan lu (6466 2495). 1) 武康路 439 号

（6433 6387）2）泰康路 156 号（6466 2495）

Business center

Plaza 66 上海恒隆广场 15/F, Tower 2, Plaza 66, No.1266 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District 上海市静安区南

京西路 1266 号恒隆广场二座 15 层

Eco City 上海 1788 国际中心 9/F, Eco City, No.1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District 上海市静安区南京西路 1788 号 1788 国际中心 9 层

Shanghai Centre 上海商城 5/F, West Office Tower Shanghai Centre, No.1376 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District

上海市静安区南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 5 层

968 号嘉地中心 11 层

The Tower 上海锦江向阳大厦 14/F, Jinjiang Xiangyang Tower, No.993 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区南京西路 993 号 14 层

ICC 上海环贸广场 7/F, One ICC, Shanghai ICC, No.999 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District 上海市徐汇区淮海

中路 999 号上海环贸广场 7 层

CCIG International Plaza 上海中金国际广场 12/F, Building A, CCIG Int’l Plaza, No.331 North Caoxi Road, Xuhui District 上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 12 层

Huaihai Plaza 上海淮海国际广场 28/F, Huaihai Plaza, No.1045 Middle Huihai Road, Xuhui District 上海市徐汇区淮海中路 1045 号淮海国际

广场 28 层

Grand Gateway 上海港汇广场 48/F, Grand Gateway, No.1 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District 上海市徐汇区虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 48 层

国际大厦 22 层

Harbour One 上海东方海港国际大厦中心 16/F, Harbour One, No.1080 Dong Da Ming Road, Hongkou District 上海市虹口区东大名路

1080 号东方海港国际大厦 16 层 C

Homes-Up.com provides a wide selection of creative home deco accessories, home CMY textiles, small storages, etc. All products are Homes-Up exclusive design, imported from all over the world. Experience an innovative K decoration concept in Shanghai. Shop online at www.homes-up.com. 1) Taikang showroom, 126 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (6301 0190) Daily 10am-10pm. 2) Changshun showroom, 38-1 Changshun Lu, by Anshun Lu (5213 0312) Mon-Fri 2-6pm 1) 泰康路 126

570 号 3 号 332 室 , 近岳阳路

mind & body Beauty

Peter salon With a range of professional hairstylists from around the word, Peter Salon offers top quality services in haircut, perm, base color, nail and makeups. 80 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Anfu Lu 10am-10pm (5419 6757) 乌鲁木齐中路 80 号 , 近安福路 Toni and Guy Celebrating 51 years of fashion,hair and heritage, Toni and Guy is an international brand offering the best and creative hairstyle to suit each client. 1) East Tower 209, ShanghaiCentre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 2) 1380 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu (5843 3830) 3) Unit F1A-06, B2, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2298) 4) 4/F, River Wing, Pudong shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (2828 6691) 1) 南京西路 1376

222 号企业天地一号楼 15 层

号 2 楼 , 近永嘉路

Lily’s Antiques Specializing in high quality and genuine Chinese antiques, Lily’s Antiques offers 100 percent wood furniture and home decor for the modern home. Tailor-made furniture can be ordered on request and free shipping is provided within Jinqiao area. 1037 Biyun Lu, by Huangyang Lu (5019 1199) showroomsh@lilysantiques. com; www.lilysantiques.com 碧云路 1037 号 ,

近黄杨路

外滩中心 18 层

Raffles City 上海来福士广场 51/F, Raffles City, No.268 Middle Xizang Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区西藏中路 268 号来福士广场 51 层

Jin Mao Tower 上海金茂大厦 31/F, Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Shiji Avenue, Pudong, Lujiazui 上海市浦东新区世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 31 层

Aurora Plaza 上海震旦国际大楼 11/F, Aurora Plaza, No.99 Fucheng Road, Pudong, Lujiazui 上海市浦东新区富城路 99 号震旦国际大楼 11 层

BEA Finance Tower 上海东亚银行金融大厦中心 15/F, BEA Finance Tower, No.66 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road, Pudong, Lujiazui 上海市浦东新区花

园石桥路 66 号东亚银行金融大厦 15 层

Mirage.M Hairdressing & Makeover A well-trained team from London and Singapore specialize in European and Asian haircut & colour, an expert on blonde hair that uses exclusively professional Wella & Organics products. Unit 101, block 11, Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Xin matou jie ( 6152 5762) www.miragemhairmakeup. com 中山南路 505 弄老码头 11 号楼 101 室 , 近

新码头街

Bund Centre 上海外滩中心 18/F, Bund Centre, No.222 East Yan’an Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区延安东路 222 号

中路 283 号香港广场 26 层

Jasmine Nail Spa Located in former French Concession, Jasmine Nail Spa provides excellent services in a cozy and elegant ambience. 1) 31 AnFu Lu, by ChangShu Lu (5403 4381) 11am-9.30pm 2) 275-1 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu (6471 3095) 1) 安福路 31 号 , 近

Hairdressers

Hong Kong Plaza 上海香港广场 26/F, Hong Kong Plaza, No.283 Middle Huai Hai Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区淮海

路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路

Le Salon Boasting an international team with more than 15 years’ experience, LE SALON with a unique French style is the expert in hair color & blond highlights and international brand offering. Welcome to a unique experience dedicated to your hair and beauty. Unit332, Bld3, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6074 0365) 永嘉路

Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室 • Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year • Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people • Prices from RMB180 per month • Find more on Regus.cn • Tel: 400 120 1207 SHANGHAI (37 LOCATIONS) One Corporate Avenue 上海企业天地中心 15/F, One Corporate Avenue, No.222 Hubin Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区湖滨路

Helen Nail Spa A long-time favorite among locals and expats alike, Helen Nail Spa is much more than a nail spa; they have a variety of pampering treatments and excellent waxing services. 1) 120 Nanchang Lu, by Yandang Lu (5383 8957) Daily 10am10pm 2) No 6, Lane 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 7802) 3) 70 Shimen yi Lu, by Dagu Lu (6333 7535). 1) 南昌路 120 号 , 近雁荡路 2) 巨鹿

常熟路 2) 安福路 275 弄 1 号 , 近武康路

CMY

号 , 近思南路 2) 长顺路 38-1 号 , 近安顺路

LE REXO - Exclusive High-End western & Chinese style furniture, LE REXO’s pieces are 100 percent made-to-order, custom-made and hand-crafted from precious woods like elm, rosewood, ebony, sandalwood etc. Upholstered pieces like armchairs and sofas made in a variety of sumptuous fabrics and leathers are also available. In addition, LE REXO offers interior design & decoration services for professionals and individuals. 2/F, No.20, Lane 383, Xiangyang Nan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (5213 0016) Tue-Sat, 12.30-6pm, www.lerexo.com 樂蕊歐，襄阳南路 383 弄 20

1515 号静安嘉里中心 E3-04, 近常德路 2) 南京西路 1601 号芮欧百货 B1-120, 近常德路 3) 花木路 1378 号嘉里城 B1-31B, 近芳甸路

Garden Square 上海嘉地广场 [New] 11/F, Garden Square, No.968 West Beijing Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区北京西路

Zhabei Centro 上海恒汇国际大厦 22/F, Zhabei Centro, No.568 Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District 上海市闸北区恒丰路 568 号恒汇

Essie Nail Salon Providing superior nail services and hands & feet spa using high quality products, essie nail is a leading luxurious nail salon in town with licensed technicians and highly trained staff. 1) E3-04 Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (5273 7627) 2) B1-120 Reel Mall, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6271 7772) 3) B1-31B Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu. Daily 10am-10pm 1) 南京西路

Diva Life Nail & Beauty Lounge Just three minutes’ walk from the trendy “Tianzifang”, down a quiet lane in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the French Concession, Diva Life is a wonderful location to while away a couple of hours treating yourself a massage, facial, waxing, manicure or pedicure. The American and Taiwanese owners strictly follows Swiss clean hygiene standard and have imported Dermalogica, OPI and Calgel products to ensure you the best quality services with affordable prices. English speaking staff here will help you organize all kinds of spa parties for big and small divas. 266 Ruijin Er Lu, by Taikang Lu (5465 7291) 10am-10pm www.mydivalife.com/Home/ Index.aspx 瑞金二路 266 号 , 近泰康路

号上海商城东峰 209 室 , 近西康路 2) 丁香路 1380 号 , 近迎春路 3) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场地下二层 F1A-06 室 , 近陆家嘴环路 4) 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉 4 楼 , 近名商路

Health Services American Medical Center The American Medical Center (AMC) was founded with the mission to bring the highest American standards of healthcare to Shanghai. AMC provides comprehensive orthopedic care for all bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries, as well as internal medicine, preventive medicine, pain management, and medical imaging services. AMC’s renowned physicians have treated US presidents and professional athletes and bring their expertise to help patients in Shanghai. MonFri, 9am-6pm. 888 Tianlin Lu, by Lianhua Lu

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(6485 7333) http://www.amc-shanghai.com. 田林路 888 弄 1 号东楼 , 近莲花路

Bioscor Shanghai Clinic With over 10 years' experience, Bioscor's team of international docors and skin specialists are committed to provide you with the best level of service for all your cosmetic needs such as Botox, Filler, Pixel, Cutera, Ulthera, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Vein Therapy and Cosmetic Sugerys. 1) No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@ bioscor.com.cn www.bioscor.com.cn. 2) 2/F, Zhongrong Jasper Tower, 8 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu (6859 0020) 1) 兴国路

89 弄 5 号 , 近湖南路 2) 银城中路 8 号中融碧玉蓝天大厦 , 近浦东南路

Body & Soul – Medical Clinics 1) 211 Chengjiaqiao Zhi Lu, by Hongmei Lu (6461 6550) Mon- Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 10am-3pm 2) 14/F, An Ji Plaza, 760 Xizang Nan Lu, by Jian’guo Xin Lu (5101 9262) Mon-Wed & Fri: 9am- 6pm; Thu: 9am-8pm; Sat: 10am-3pm 3) 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (5101 9262) Tue & Thu 10am8pm; Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-7pm 4) Rm1303 Jin Ying Bld. (B), 1518 Minsheng Lu, by Hanxiao Lu (6162 0361) Mon- Fri: 9am6pm; Sat: 10am-3pm pudong@bodyandsoul. com.cn www.tcm-shanghai.com 1) 程家桥支

路 211 号 , 近虹梅路 2) 西藏南路 760 号安基大厦 14 楼 5 室 , 近建国新路 3) 威海路 500 号四季酒店 6 楼 , 近石门一路 4) 民生路 1518 号金鹰大厦 B 座 1303 室 , 近含笑路

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Puxi Suite 303, Eco City 1788Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu (5298 6339, 5298 0593) 南京西路 1788 号 1788 国际中心 303 室 , 近乌鲁木齐北路

Global HealthCare Medical & Dental Center – Pudong Shop 212, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 5093, 6877 5993 ) 世纪大道 100

号上海环球金融中心商场 212 室 , 近陆家嘴环路

IMCC Founded in 1993, International Medical Care Center of Shanghai General Hospital was the first join-venture medical facility in town, providing medical treatments, health care and physical examinations by professional medical team and nurses who have a good command of foreign languages. 1) 585 Jiulong Lu, by Wujin Lu (6324 3852) 2) 650 Xin Songjiang Lu, by Jiasong Nan Lu (3779 8630) www.firsthospital.cn 1) 九龙路 585 号 , 近武进路 2) 松江区新松江路 650 号 , 近嘉松南路

Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, which was founded by the largest chain ophthalmology center in China, is a first-rate, comprehensive ophthalmic medical center and hospital that provides excellent English service for expats. 1286Hongqiao Lu, by Songyuan Lu (3251 9930) Mon-Sun: 8.30am-5.30pm ipsc@ aier021.com en.aier021.com/ 虹桥路 1286 号 ,

Massage & Spa Chi Spa CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, offers massages and treatments that are based on authentic natural healing methods found in the traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. 6/F, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (5877 1503) 10-12am www. shangri-la.com/en/corporate/chi 富城路 33 号上海浦东香格里拉大酒店二座 6 楼 , 近名商路

Chuan Spa This world-class spa located within the new Langham Hotel specializes in traditional Chinese treatments. Designed for contemplation and inspiration, rediscover your inner self with an escape to a spa treatment in any of the four luxurious therapy rooms. 3/F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu (6080 0722) 10am-10.30pm tlsha.info@ chuanspa.com www.chuanspa.com/en/ Shanghai/上海人民广场朗廷扬子精品酒店 3 楼 , 汉口路 740 号 , 近西藏中路

Dragonfly 1) 2/F, 559 Nanchang Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5456 1318) 2) 206Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 9982) Daily 10-2am 3) 2/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (6327 1193) Daily 11-2am 4) L119, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6469 7258) 11-12am 5) Villa 5, 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6242 4328) Daily 9-2am 6) 193 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) Daily 10-2am 7) LG247 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6878 5008) 8) 616 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 9) SB1-05B, B1 South Retail, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Changde Lu (6266 0018) 1) 南昌路 559 号 2

楼 , 近陕西南路 2) 新乐路 206 号 , 近富民路 3) 新乐路 218 号 2 楼 , 近富民路 4) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 L119 单元 , 近芳甸路 5) 虹梅路 3911 号 5 号别墅 , 近延安西路 6) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 7) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 8) 碧云路 616 号 , 近云山路 9) 延安中路 1218 号静安嘉里中心商场南区地下一楼 SB1-05B (25 号商铺 ), 近常德路

Green Massage 1) 58 Taicang Lu, by Jinan Lu (5386 0222) Daily 10.30-2am 2) 88 Xingeng Lu, by Tianyao Qiao Lu (6468 7076) 11.30-1am 3) Rm304, 3/F SWFC, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (6877 8188) 10.30-12am 4) Rm 202 Shanghai Centre, 1376Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 7776) 10.30-12am 5) Rm305, 3/F K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6385 8800; www.greenmassage.com.cn) 10.3012.30am 6) 5) 68 Taicang Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6384 1356) 10.30-2am 1) 太仓路 58 号 , 近

济南路 2) 辛耕路 88 号 , 近天钥桥路 3) 上海环球金融中心 3 楼 304 室 , 世纪大道 100 号 , 近东泰路 4) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 202 室，近西康路 5) 淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 3 楼 305 室 , 近黄陂南路 6) 太仓路 68 号 , 近顺昌路

Shanghai East International Medical Center has been providing quality 24-hour care to the international community since 2003. The teams of highly-respected multinational doctors provide a wide range of services for multinational corporations, international schools, consulates, hotels, and families from all over the world. Mon– Fri 9am – 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am – 6pm. 150 Jimo Lu, by Pudong Dadao (5879 9999/150-0019-0899, care@seimc.com.cn) www.seimc.com.cn 即墨路 150 号 , 近浦东大道

近东湖路

Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics 1) 1139 Xianxia Lu, by Qingxi Lu (2216 3900, 2216 3999) Mon-Sat: 8.30am-5.30pm 2) Shanghai Racquet Club, Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu, by Baole Lu Mon-Sat 9am-5pm 3) 1/F, area A & B, 525 Hongfeng Lu, by Mingyue Lu (5030 9907) Mon-Sat: 8.30am-5.30pm 4) 8 Quankou Lu, by Linquan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am5.30pm www.ufh.com.cn 1) 仙霞路 1139 号 ,

近青溪路 2) 金丰路 555 弄上海网球俱乐部内 , 近保乐路 3) 红枫路 525 号 A&B 区 1 楼 , 近明月路 4) 泉口路 8 号 , 近林泉路

Sunray Clinic The first international medical facility in Shanghai dedicated to personalized professional care for children. From Traditional to Western medicines, children to adults, preventative medicine to rehabilitation, it’s here to serve and protect the most precious asset of all your family. Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm 1) Gubei: 85 Yili Nan Lu, by Guyang Lu (5477 6480) 2)Xuhui:No.1, Lane 718 Yongjia Lu, by Hengshan Lu (3469 1700) 3)Pudong: Room 101, No.58 Changliu Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (6868 0119) 1) 伊犁南路 85 号 , 近古羊路 2) 永

嘉路 718 弄 1 号 , 近衡山路 3) 浦东长柳路 58 号 101 室 , 近丁香路

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Neil massage Founded in 2006, Neil massage offers exclusive Chinese massages highlighting professional male massages. English service available. 10am-4am. (3255 6831, 13788920568) 891 Fahuazhen Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 法华镇路 891 号心满益足养生会馆 , 近延安西路

Royal Orchid Thai Massage Traditional Thai Massage offered by Thai therapists, the store is recognized by Royal Thai ConsulateGeneral. 1) 216 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (6267 0235) 2) 1029 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6184 8680) 1) 进贤路 216 号，近陕西南路 2)

梅花路 1029 号 , 近芳甸路

Talise Spa located in Jumeirah Himalayas Shanghai, it is an oasis of Oriental healing combining traditional wellbeing wisdom. With the latest international high-tech products and spa luxuries, Talise Spa offers a wide range of facials and Talise massages. Guests of Talise Spa also get access to the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, etc. Advanced reservation is required. 1108 Mei Hua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (3858 8888 ext. 7200, jhhspa@jumeirah. com) 10.30am-10.30pm 梅花路 1108 号，近芳甸路

The Peninsula Spa Escape from the hustle city life and enjoy massages, facials or make-up applications, it is the first spa in

公寓 6 号裙楼 3 楼近镇宁路

Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 8am-5pm, 24/7 (6196 3333) marketing@redleafhospital.com www.redleafhosptial.com 淮海中路 1209 号 ,

近北京东路

近东湖路

Shirley Massage Shirley massage has more than a decade of professional pampering know-how and is renowned for its professional services. There are currently nine branches in Shanghai. 1) 84 Ziyun Xi Lu, by Loushanguan Lu (3255 1382) 102am 2) 28 Xingeng Lu, by Wanping Nan Lu (6468 7321) 10-2am 3) 935 Xinzha Lu, by Taixing Lu (6208 9589) 4) 75 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6208 7032) 5) 4F, No. 3211 HongMei Lu (City shop) (3468 8306, 6405 1676) 6) 2/F,17 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Ronghua Dong Dao (6209 5849, 6270 2506) 7) 2/F Goldren Bridge Mansion, 2077 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Zunyi Nan Lu (6270 2682) 8) 68 Taicang Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6387 0090) 9) 2F, Wujin Century Mansion, No.291, Fumin Lu, close to Changle Lu (6136 9517) www. shylxl.com 1) 紫云西路 84 号 , 近娄山关路 2) 辛

VIP Maternity&GYN Center This is a reputable chain of hotel-style VIP Maternity & GYN Centres delivering premium Obstetric and Gynaecological (“OB/GYN”) services. There services include prenatal examinations, examinations, genetic consulting, general examinations, minor operatio VIP13-15/F, 1961 Huashan Lu, by Changle Lu (6407 0399, 5288 9999) Daily 8am-10pm www.upmg.us 华

耕路 28 号 , 近宛平南路 3) 新闸路 935 号 , 近泰兴路 4) 水城南路 75 号 , 近延安西路 5) 虹梅路 3211 号 4F 城市超市楼上 6) 水城南路 17 号万科广场东南 2 楼 , 近荣华东道 7) 延安西路 2077 号金桥大厦 2 楼 , 近遵义南路 8) 太仓路 68 号 , 近顺昌路 9) 富民路 291 号悟锦世纪大楼 2 楼 , 近长乐路

Yu Massage Step into a tranquil dynastic setting when you cross the threshold of this spa, adorned in antique Chinesestyle decorations. Matching the decor, the services are primarily Chinese, offering Chinese massage, aroma oil massage and foot massage. 1) 366 Wuyuan Lu, by Wukang Lu (5403 9931) 11-1:30am 2) 199 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Renmin Dadao 10am1:30am (6315 2915) www.yumassage.cn 1)

五原路 366 号 , 近武康路 2) 黄陂北路 199 号，近威海路口

V2 V2 Day Spa creates ultimate spa pamper integrated with traditional Chinese and European therapies, aiming to encourage beauty, wellness, relaxation and intimacy, be it experienced alone or with your loved one. Andaz Xintiandi, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu. Daily 10am-11pm (6314 0802) 嵩山路 88

号安达仕酒店 , 近太仓路

Waldorf Astoria Spa The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers an international elixir of luxury spa experiences delivered by a team of highly skilled therapists. Each experience is enhanced by purest exquisite products selected from around the globe, sending you on a journey of enlightenment. 3/F, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988-3620) Daily10am-10pm 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 3 楼 , 近广东路

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Shanghai offering award-winning Biologique Recherche skincare treatments and facial products. 3/F, The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6599), Mon-Fri 11am – 12am; Sat-Sun 10am – 12am; treatment reservation begins at 10am. 中山东一路 32 号，上海半岛酒店 3 楼，

American-Sino OB/GYN/Pediatrics Services ASOG was founded in 2003. We provide a comprehensive array of on-site services for women and children by certified specialists from overseas and China. Our facilities located in the city center are comfortable and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare with international standards. Our medical staffs are bilingual in English and Chinese.Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9:00--20:00 Saturday-Sunday9:00--17:00 Vaccination for children is not available after 5pm Direct billing with over 30 international insurance companies 1) Inpatient: 14/F, Complex Building Huashan Hospital, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu (6249 3246, 5288 7240) 2) Outpatient: 3/F, Block 6, Clove Apartment, 800 Huashan Lu, by Zhenning Lu (6210 2299) Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat- Sun 9am-5pm 1) 乌鲁木齐中路 12 号华山医

院综合楼 14 楼 , 近长乐路 . 2) 华山路 800 弄丁香

山路 1961 号贵宾楼 13-15 层 , 近长乐路

Yoga Karma Life Yoga This large newly renovated high-end studio in Pudong offers a diverse range of styles and classes, including Ashtanga, Anusara, Hot yoga, soft Yin and Basics. The teachers are top notch and international, with world-renowned visiting guest teachers offering workshops and teacher trainings. Classrooms are spacious and bright, and changing areas are clean and stylish. Classes taught in both Chinese and English. 1) 160 Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu (5882 4388, 150 0003 0588) Daily 9am-10pm info@karmayoga.com.cn www.karmayoga.com.cn 2) 2nd floor, No. 758 South Xizang Lu 1) 浦城路 160 号 , 近商城路 2) 西藏南路 758 号 2 楼

The Pure Yoga Shanghai flagship studio is located at iapm mall on 999 Huaihai Middle Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s shopping district. Pure is Asia’s leading lifestyle brand and is proud to extend its foothold in Shanghai after Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and New York. Pure Yoga brings to our city its yoga and fitness expertise, a team of passionate and internationally recognized instructors, plus exciting workshops and teacher training conducted by renowned yoga masters. L6-615, iapm mall, 999 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 淮海中路 999 号

环贸 iapm 商场 L6-615, 近陕西南路

Y+ Yoga Centre Whether you are looking to develop your spiritual wellbeing, body toning or just socialise with the hip young crowd, Y + Yoga Centre will have the right class for you. 1) 2/F, Bldg2, 299Fuxing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (6433 4330) Daily 6.45am - 8.45pm info@yplus.com.cn www.yplus. com.cn 2) 3/F, 308 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu (6437 2121) info@yplus.com.cn 3) 2/F, 202 Hubin Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6340 6161) Daily 7.30am-8.45pm info@yplus.com.cn 1) 复兴西

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Pilates Body Concept Pilates Studio Focusing on Pilates and GYROTONIC:emoji: exercise methods as well as rehabilitation services through Pilates trained professional physiotherapists, Body Concept Pilates studio holds a variety of classes for every fitness level from reformer, mat Pilates, to studio/rehab Pilates, GYROKINESIS:emoji: and GYROTONIC:emoji:. Join a group class or a personalized one on one session and enjoy the fun and challenging experience. 1) Rm508, 3211 Hongmei Lu, by Huaguang Lu (3468 1328, www.bodyconceptpilates.com) 2) 5/F, Yunhai Garden, 118 Qinghai Lu, by Weihai Lu (6218 6236, www.bodyconceptpilates.com) 1) 虹梅路 3211 号 508-9 室 , 近华光路 2) 青海路 118 号云海苑 5 楼 , 近威海路

Bodyworks Pilates Studio Bodyworks pilates, physiotherapy, corrective and functional exercise studio. Unit A/B, 12/F, Joy Tower, 9 Zhenning Lu, by Zhaohua Dong Lu (5238 5750, richard@bodyworksasia.cn) 7am-9pm 镇宁路 9 号 , 近昭化东路

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The Orange Room Wellness Center Equipped with the latest V2 max reformers, stability chairs, ladder barrels and more, the Orange Room Wellness Center provides group and private classes on yoga, equipment-based Pilates and mats Pilates, which are trained by internationally certified and trained multi-lingual instructors and wellness specialists. 7B, St. Laurent Building, No.201, Lane 3215 Hongmei Lu, by Chengjiaqiao Zhi Lu (6406 3642) 虹梅路 3215

弄 201 号圣伦兰商务楼 7 楼 B 室 , 近程家桥支路

shanghai.de/ 上海德国学校 1) 高光路 350 号 , 近诸光路 2) 巨峰路 1100 号 , 近金高路 Dulwich College International School 266 Lan’an Lu, by Mingyue Lu (5899 9910) Admissions@dulwich-shanghai.cn http:// www.dulwich-shanghai.cn 上海德威英国国际

学校 , 蓝桉路 266 号 , 近明月路

Lycée Francais de Shanghai 1) No.30, Lane 399 Zhuguang Lu, by Gaoguang Lu (3976 0555) 2) Bldg D, 1555 Jufeng Lu, by Shenjiang Lu (6897 6589) 上海法语学校 , 1) 诸

光路 399 弄 30 号 , 近高光路 2) 巨峰路 1555 号 D 楼 , 近申江路

International Schools

Rainbow Bridge International School 2381 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongjing Lu (6268 9773) http://www.rbischina.org 虹桥国际学校 , 虹桥

Concordia International School Shanghai 999 Mingyue Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5899 0380) admissions@ciss.com.cn http://www.ciss. com.cn 上海协和国际学校 , 明月路 999 号 , 近云

Shanghai American School 1) 1600 Lingbai Gong Lu, by Chaoyang Lu (6221 1445) 2) 258 Jinfeng Lu, by Beiqing Gong Lu (6221 1445)

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Deutsche Schule Shanghai 1) 350 Gaoguang Lu, by Zhuguang Lu (3976 0555) 2) 1100 Jufeng Lu, by Jingao Lu (6897 5508) info@dsshanghai.org.cn http://www.ds-

路 2381 号 , 近虹井路

上海美国学校 , 1) 凌白公路 1600 号 , 近朝阳路 2) 金丰路 258 号 , 近北青公路

Shanghai Singapore International School 1) 301 Zhujian Lu, by Lianyou Lu (6221 9288) 2) 1455 Huajing Lu, by Lao Humin Lu (6496 5550) 上海新加坡国际学校 , 1) 朱建路 301 号 ,

近联友路 2) 华泾路 1455 号 , 近老沪闵路

dedicated to preparing childern through the ages of 3 to 18 for there future and the 21st century 555 Lianmin Lu, by Huqingping Highway (6976 6388, 136 6189 8631, 6976 6969) admission@wiss.cn http://www.wiss.cn

Shanghai United International School 1) 999 Hongquan Lu, by Jinhui Lu (3431 0090) 2) 248 Hongsong Dong Lu, by Yaohong Lu (5175 3030) 3) 48 Xueye Lu, by Yuntai Lu (5886 9990) 4) 185 Longming Lu, by Baochun Lu (5417 8143) 5) 55 Wanyuan Lu, by Tianlin Lu (6480 9986) 上海协和双语学校 ,

上海西华国际学校 , 联民路 555 号 , 近沪青平公路

Wellington College International Shanghai1500 Yaolong Lu, by Yaoti Lu 5185 3866, www.wellington-shanghai.cn info@ wellington-shanghai.cn) 耀龙路 1500 号 , 近耀

1) 荣华西道 18 号 , 近古羊路 2) 东绣路 1433 号 , 近杨高南路 3) 水城路 11 号 , 近虹桥路 4) 花木路 1817 号 , 近柳杉路

1) 虹泉路 999 号 , 近金汇路 2) 红松东路 248 号 , 近姚虹路 3) 雪野路 48 号 , 近云台路 4) 龙茗路 185 号 , 近报春路 5) 万源路 55 号 , 近田林路

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The British International School 1) 111 Jinguang Lu, Huacao Town, by Baole Lu (5226 3211) 2) 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Gong Lu, by Xiukang Lu (5812 7455) 上海英国学校浦西校区 , 1) 华漕镇金光路 111 号 , 近保乐路 2) 沪南公路 2729 弄康桥半岛 600 号 , 近秀康路

Western International School of Shanghai The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is an IB world school

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai 1) 18 Ronghua Xi Dao, by Guyang Lu (6219 5910) 2) 1433 Dongxiu Lu, by Yanggao Nan Lu (5045 6475) 3) 11 Shuicheng Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6242 3243) 4) 1817 Huamu Lu, by Liushan Lu (5033 1900) 耀中国际学校 ,

YK Pao school This is a school offering a bilingual programme integrating Chinese students with international cultures. It was founded in memory of businessman, statesman and philanthropist Sir Yue-Kong Pao, and prides itself in involving students community service as No.20, Lane1251, Wudingxi Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (6167 1999) contactus@ykpaoschool.cn http://www. ykpaoschool.cn/ 包玉刚实验学校 , 武定西路 1251 弄 20 号 , 近江苏路

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Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai is located in the most prestigious commercial area of Shanghai. It is just a short walk from the famous Xintiandi, the city’s premier lifestyle and entertainment hub with a myriad of restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques. No 282 Huaihai Road Central, Luwan District, Shanghai 200021, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Ascott Raffles City Chengdu No. 3, Section 4, South Renmin Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, China Post code: 610041 Telephone: (86-28) 6268 2888 Facsimile: (86-28) 6268 2889 GDS Code: AZ Reservations Telephone: 400 820 1028 (China toll-free) ; (86-512) 6763 1021 Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Central Residences II sits on the Huashan Lu,offers 2 to 4 bedrooms and penthouse service apartments, with sizes ranging from approximately 135 square meters to 580 square meters. With warm colors, subtle textures and spacious floor plans creating a feeling of cozy simplicity, this luxurious development brings quality to life at every turn. The five star health club provides indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, sauna and jacuzzi facilities for your rejuvenation, while the 24 hour oncall security service and full-time concierge ensure you privacy and peace of mind. For details, please call leasing department at 6226 6633 or inquiry@kerryprops.com.cn Citadines Shanghai Biyun Address: Lane 450 Hongfeng Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong, Shanghai 201206, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 Telephone (86-21) 3860 2288 Facsimile (86-21) 3860 2000 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Website: www.citadines.com Citadines Shanghai Jinqiao Address: 55 Beijing Xi Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200003, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 Telephone (86-21) 2308 6666 Facsimile (86-21) 2308 6688 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Website: www.citadines.com Fraser Suites Top Glory New Year with Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai. Joy preferential in Christmas & New Year and …some fun! From 20th Dec 2013 to 9th Feb 2014, when staying 2 Bedroom Premier Suite, you can have complimentary daily breakfast and free internet access, welcome hamper and usage of club house facilities, RMB1,988 net @ Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai. Tel: 6378 8888 Email: sales.fsshanghai@ frasershospitality.com Add: No.1, Lane 600 Central Yincheng Road, Lujiazui, Pudong New District, Shanghai ifc residence 国金汇 8 Century Avenue (near Huayuanshiqiao Lu) 世纪大道 8 号，近花园石桥路 Tel:22069988 ifcresidence@shkp.com.cn www.ifcresidence.com

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Fraser Residence Shanghai Situated on the Puxi side, Fraser Residence Shanghai is just a block from Huaihai Road and XinTianDi, Shanghai's bustling hub for business, shopping and entertainment. Fraser Residence Shanghai features 324 Gold-Standard, contemporary apartments and excellent facilities. Each room installed air purification , water filer and soft water system. All that remains the same is its prime location and award-winning Fraser service. 98 Shouning Road, Shanghai, 200021 P. R. China Reservation Hotline/ Toll Free: 800 820 2988 Email: sales.frshanghai@frasershospitality. com Website: www.frasershospitality.com Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi luxury serviced apartments overlook the fashionable and historic Xintiandi entertainment area as well as the tranquil lake beyond. The serviced apartments are in generous three bedroom layouts with contemporary furnishings, well equipped bathrooms and kitchens. On property is an indoor heated swimming pool and exercise room for exclusive use of our residences guests. No. 3, Lane 168 Xingye Road, HuangPu District,Shanghai 200020, China Tel: (86) 21 2306 1888 Email: enquiry.lpjt@lansonplace.com www.lansonplace.com Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences is in the vibrant Pudong New District. The one- and two-bedroom homes are close to expatriate communities, international schools and European supermarkets. With each residence furnished in a comfortable residential style, with a fully, fitted kitchen, an entertainment centre and high speed internet connections. Right next to the property is a landscaped garden over 10,000sqm and a complex of shopping, restaurants and recreational facilities. No.18, Lane 399 Zao Zhuang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200136, China Tel: (86) 21 5013 3592 Fax: (86) 21 5013 9441 Email: enquiry.lpjq@lansonplace.com www.lansonplace.com METRO PARK SERVICE APARTMENT 上海维景酒店公寓 103 Zhu An Bang (E)Road Shanghai, China Hotline: 021-6210-0296

Oakwood Residence Shanghai The newly opened Oakwood Residence Shanghai is located in Wuning Road, amidst a mixed use development housing a shopping mall and an office tower. The 112 well appointed studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are ideal for both short and long term stays. Contemporary furniture, comprehensive entertainment system with LCD TV , DVD player and stereo system, in-room safe, fully equipped kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffeemaker, microwave oven, complete set of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, and a washing machine and dryer in every apartment, are just some of the things to make your stay more comfortable. Adress:103 Wuning Road,Putuo District Shanghai 200063 China Tel (86-21) 6183 0830 Fax (86-21) 6183 0888 E-mail: resshanghai@oakwoodasia.com Website: www.oakwoodasia.com Office at Kerry Parkside An elegant and grade-A office tower, Office at Kerry Parkside situated in Pudong’s most unique location, directly connected to Shanghai’s transportation network and conveniently close to Pudong International Airport. The 43-floor, 92,000m2 office tower features spectacular views of Century Park. No.1155 Fangdian Lu, Pudong, by Huamu Lu, Metro Line 7 Huamu Lu Station Tel: 5033 2777 Savills Residence Hongqiao Our International team of Interior

Designers have provided a timeless and stylish backdrop for your home. Fully furnished and equipped One, Two and Three Bedroom apartments include all the following features: • Gas hob, microwave and dishwasher • Conventional full size oven • Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer • Customized climate control with under floor heating • Home entertainment system incorporating satellite multi-channel TV, DVD and sound system • High speed internet throughout Our two bedroom apartment interiors offer the perfect balance of elegance and sophistication, with large family dining space.( 2 bedroom size: 136 sqm, Rental from RMB 26000-31000) The three bedroom apartments are perfect for the family with well-appointed living and dining space. Plenty of storage well designed bedrooms with study and relaxation areas and master en-suite bathrooms are just some of the details that make these apartments so special. (3 bedroom size: 160/173 sqm, Rental from RMB 31000-41000)

Savills Residence Century Park Set within a private and secure residential community,Savills Residence Century Park offers 65 exquisitely designed, fully furnished serviced apartments with a variety of different layouts that range from one &twobedroom apartments to three-bedroom penthouses, many with their own terrace or private gardens. www.savillsresidence.com CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION:(8621)51976688 info@savillsresidence.com No.1703, Lane 1883, Huamu Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201303, PRC Serviced residences at Kerry Parkside Kerry Parkside prides itself in providing residents with all the comforts of home, in every one of our 182 fully furnished premium serviced apartments over 28 floors. Choose from spacious and efficient 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouse units to suit your particular lifestyle needs. The Premier Penthouse units come with their own spacious rooftop terraces. Lease terms are flexible, marking the Residences at Kerry Parkside an ideal choice for both short and long-term stays. No.1398 Huamu Lu, Pudong, by Fangdian Lu, Metro Line 7 Huamu Lu Station Tel:5033 8167 , kpenquiry@kerrycityprops.com.cn Shops at Kerry Parkside Kerry Parkside Shops has 45,000 m2 of retail and leisure space, out of a fully integrated development of 330, 000 m2. The shopping centre offers a largescale premium supermarket, a myriad of casual and fine dining choices, top international fashion brands, personal and beauty services, toys and children’s wear and many more, amounting to well over a hundred shops all working together to become the newest and most desired community hub. 10am-10pm. Pudong> No.1378 Huamu Lu, Pudong, by Fangdian Lu, Metro Line 7 Huamu Lu Station Tel:5033 8155 www.kerryparkside. com http://weibo.com/kerryparkside Stanford Residences Jing An 尚臻静安服务式公寓 Block 3, Lane 1999 Xin Zha Road, Jing An District, Shanghai 上海静安区新闸路 1999 弄3栋 Tel: 021-80236288 email: info@stanford-residences.com www.stanford-residences.com. Sun & Associates is an interior design firm that specializes in high-level residential and office interior design, luxury villas, hotel clubs and apartments. Design services include interior planning, decoration, art consultation, purchasing and project management. Tel: (8621) 61171419 Fax: (8621) 52356251 Email: thomassundesign@sina.com Web: www.syydesign.com

Sunrise Property offers honest, reliable service for people looking to buy or rent real estate in Shanghai. Specialising in the former French concession and Luwan district, our team brings years of experience to finding the right property for you. Call Xiaoli on 1302 012 6166 or visit us in one of our two locations, Jiashan Rd 504 (cnr Jianguo Rd) or Yongjia Rd 282 (cnr Xiangyang Rd).

THE ONE is located in the business center of Shanghai’s Jing’an District, five minutes’ walk from the upscale shops and metro station on Nanjing Xi Lu and a short taxi ride to Pudong’s business district, Xintiandi, the Bund, the French Concession, making it accessible to almost anywhere else in the center of Shanghai.It offers 244 spacious guest suites and private residences, which, ranging between 62-600 square meters, are among the largest in the city. From Kempinski's proudly traditional flair to breathtaking Shanghai skyline view, plus our state-of-the-art in-room facilities and technologies, we provide a harmonious balance between work and family life .601 Fengyang Lu by West Nanjin Lu,Jing'an District(61571688) http://www.kempinski.com 静安区凤阳路 601 号，近南京西路 Reservation Hotline: +86 21 61571688 Website: www.kempinski.com

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Business center Regus Business Centre Premium Business Centre 21 in Shanghai, 70+ in Greater China Tel: +86 400 120 1205 www.regus.cn Regus is the world’s largest provider of workplace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the world’s largest network of video communication studios. Servcorp is the industry-leading, technologically advanced provider of the most professional, flexible and cost-effective serviced office and virtual office solutions. Tel: +86 400 656 0166 www.servcorp.com.cn Kerry Center Level 29 Shanghai Kerry Centre 1515 Nanjing West Road Jing An District, Shanghai 200040 Close to Jing’An station (Line 2,7) 嘉里中心 29 楼南京西路 1515 号

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Cable Services Harris Corporate Solutions Ltd Shanghai | Beijing | Guangzhou | Hong Kong Established since 1972

Shanghai Business Center 第一商务中心 CBD, Grade A Building, Serviced Office Lujiazui, Huaihai Road, West Nanjing Road, Hongqiao, Xujiahui Free Service, Impartial Assessment, Best Offer Call Green To Viewing:189 1732 8282 www.001BC.com The Executive Centre – International Finance Center 德事商务中心-上海国金中心 Level 8 & 36, Tower 2, International Finance Center No.8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai (Lujiazui Station, Line 2) 上海市浦东新区世纪大道8号, 上海国金中心二期8楼/ 36楼（地铁二号线陆家嘴站） The Executive Centre – CITIC Square 德事商务中心-中信泰富广场 Level 35, CITIC Square No.1168 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai (West Nanjing Road Station, Line 2) 上海市静安区南京西路1168号, 中信泰富广场35楼 (地铁二号线南京西路站) The Executive Centre – Xintiandi 德事商务中心-新天地 Level 5, Xintiandi No.159 Madang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (South Huangpi Road Station, Line 1) 上海市黄埔区马当路159号, 新天地5楼（地铁一号线黄陂南路站） The Executive Centre – The Center 德事商务中心-世纪商贸广场 Level 20, The Center No.989 Changle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai (Changshu Road Station, Line 1) 上海市徐汇区长乐路989号, 世纪商贸广场 20楼 (地铁一号线常熟路站) The Executive Centre - Chong Hing Finance Center 德事商务中心-创兴金融中心 Level 12, Chong Hing Finance Center No.288 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (People Square Station, Line 1) 上海市黄浦区南京西路288号, 创兴金融中心12楼 (地铁一号线人民广场站) TINVEST Tinvest Group- boutique serviced office ( Former French concession) www.tinvestgroup.com 6433 5707 or 18317070380 T288 9F/10F,Dramatic Art Center 288 Anfu Rd,Xuhui District,Shanghai Close to Changshu station (Line 1&7), Close to Shanghai library station (line 10) T297 #297,Wuyuan Rd Close to Changshu station (Line 1&7), Close to Shanghai library station (line 10)

Car rental services RISING SHANGHAI CAR RENTAL CO., LTD. Professional service, save time & money! Tel: + 86 21 5447 8361 + 86 21 5447 8362 Fax: +86 21 5447 8369 Email: info@risingsh.com Web: http://www.risingsh.com Shanghai Yichuan Bicycle Rental We provide you with high quality brand bikes and bicycle delivery service. Free advice and free map will be given to you . HOT!!! shanghai bicycle tour available. Tel:18302176812

we invite Yu Chun, a director of one international accounting firm to share her view on bank fraud. Tel: 400-820-2803 Free, 2:00-3:30pm. 10F, Towel 2, No. 2230, Zhongshan Road West, close to Yi Shan Road Station(Line3, 4, 9) 徐汇区中山西路2230号2号楼10楼，靠近宜山路地铁站（3、4、9号线）

Gourmet Traveler Gourmet traveler caters much more than just food. With absolute attention to detail we ensure a personalized gourmet experience from planning right through to your special occasion. It’s what we do www.gourmettraveler.com.cn Tel: 5477 9702 or contact Albert on 159 0175 7070 Email: info@gourmettraveler.com.cn 地址 : 红松东路 699 号名都城二期会所 . 邮编 :2011003

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Serving all your business needs for investing in China. Call us for a free consultation. Tel: (86)21-6289 8813 Mobile: 189-643-41625 Email: info.sh@harriscorps.com.cn

Super IPTV Congratulations on Super IPTV 10th Anniversary! We offer 150+ English live TV Channels in Shanghai, Now only RMB 2200(Original price RMB 2500). Once you confirm Super IPTV purchase, just send your home address and mobile to us, we will install it soon. Our excellent Super IPTV is one of the best ways to get your favorite channels including Sky Sports,Super Sports,Seta nta,ESPN,HBO,CNN,BBC,FOX,AXN,Star World,Discovery,Nat Geo,Disney... Website: www.superiptv.com Shopping: www.shop.superiptv.com Wechat ID: superiptv (add us and live chat) Email: superiptv@superiptv.com Mobile: 139 1811 9990 or 133 716 00100.

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Shanghai: Suite 904, OOCL Plaza, 841 Yan An Zhong Road, Jing-An District, Shanghai, PRC. 上海市静安区延安中路 841 号东方海外大厦 904 室 Beijing: Room 2302, E-Tower, No.12 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, PRC. 北京市朝阳区光华路 12 号数码 01 大厦 2302 室 Guangzhou: Room D-E, 11/F., Yueyun Building,3 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, PRC. 广州市中山二路 3 号 ( 东山口 ) 粤运大厦 11 楼 D-E 室 Hong Kong: 7/F., Hong Kong Trade Centre, 161-167 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. 香港德辅道中 161-167 号香港贸易中心 7 楼

Hutong School With 8 years' experience, Hutong School provides Mandarin courses for everyone eager to learn Chinese. We offer standard daily Chinese classes as well as tailor-made courses for companies and individuals. We offer private or group classes, at all levels, whenever (weekdays or at weekends) and wherever (at our school, your office or home). Tel: (21) 3428 0099 Web: www.hutong-school.com/chinesecourse-in-beijing-shanghai Email: info@hutongschool.com 76 Wuyuan Lu, House 16, 2F, near Wulumuqi Lu, Xuhui District, Shanghai Berlitz In today’s world, it is easier than ever to reach across boundaries. The global environment offers infinite opportunities—but only to those who have the right skills. Berlitz helps individuals and businesses, government and non-profit organizations develop the language, cross-cultural and leadership skills necessary for success. Pudong, Shanghai Language Center 23/F, Shanghai Stock Exchange Building (N), 528 Pudong South Road, Shanghai 上海浦东南路 528 号上海证券大厦北塔 23 楼 Tel: 021-6881 0588 Puxi, Shanghai Language Center 35/F, Ciro’s Plaza, 388 Nanjing West Road, Shanghai 上海南京西路 388 号仙乐斯广场 35 楼 Tel: 021-6334 6262 Gubei Language Center 2D, St. Laurent Building, 3215-201 Alley, Hongmei Road, Shanghai 上海虹梅路 3215 弄 201 号圣伦兰商务大楼 2D Tel: 021-5430 7565 WEB: http://www.berlitz.com.cn/

24M²Large Bedroom For Rent 13th Floor, view, 20GB Broadband, En-Suite Toilet, IPTV Over 120 International Channels. Steps to North Xizang Rd. Station, Line 8. 3 Stops Away From People Square. Rent: 3000 Per Month. Mobile: 18916038577; Email: gongdouglas@aliyun.com 出租主卧，靠近西藏北路地铁站（8 号线） HAN YUAN

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OPPORTUNITY GUIDE 1: we offer business registration in shanghai ( including Free trade zone) 2: Rental housing service: Gubei area, Jinqiao area, lujiazui area (according to your budget we will find the best place for you ). 3: Provide Z/F/L visa, notarized marriage certificate, notarized birth certificate /residence permit, Lawyer service. 4: Trading business: import and export (including company credit checking service) 5: Provide factory land rental and investment business in china For details pls : E Mail:opportunityguide@126.com Web: www.opportunityguidesh.com Tel: 021-60499118 J&K Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. WOFE, JV & Rep. Office Set Up. Visa, Work Permit, Residence Permit. Tax & Accounting Advisory. Payroll & HR Solutions. Trade Mark Registration. HK & Overseas Company. Tel: 51179353; 51179360. winny@jkinvest.net

Mandarin House Chinese Schools International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our conveniently-located schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Effective courses include: Conversational Chinese, Written Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK Preparation and tailormade Private Tutoring to meet your specific needs. Mandarin House is an official registered HSK testing center as well. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 20,000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese! People's Square 12F, 650 Han Kou Rd 黄浦区汉口路 650 号亚洲大厦 12 楼 Hongqiao Room538, 321 Hong gu Rd 长宁区虹古路 321 号 538 室 Xujiahui 8F, 88 North Cao Xi Rd 徐家汇漕溪北路 88 号圣爱广场 801 室 Pudong Lujiazui 11F, 1088 South Pu Dong Rd 浦东新区浦东南路 1088 号中融大厦 11071109 室 TEL:400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com WEB:www.mandarinhouse.com AIA AIA CFO Forum on Dec 15 This is the 14th CFO Forum AIA (the Association of International Accountant) has held in Shanghai. This time

Mandarin School • Step by step • Blurt Out Idiomatic Chinese • Speak out your fluent Chinese with the magic rhythm!

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Mandarin School Full-Time Course We promise you can speak mandarin fluently only just in 8 weeks! May: 4th May (Mon)-26th Jun (Fri) 9:0015:10 (6 class hours) 40RMB~/class hour 60 days for Step by Step Chinese Course A miracle of Chinese learning achievements! We are tailor making the STEP BY STEP courses for your situation in China like transportation, shopping, accommodation, oversea travel or any other real personal needs. Huaihai Road Campus No.28 Gaolan Road(Near By Ruijin 2 Road) Tel: 021-5306 7271 Zhongshan Park Campus Address: Block A, 13F, No.121, Jiangsu Road Tel: 6241-8767 i Mandarin “Ting Bu Dong” is Long gone! www.iMandarin.net study@imandarin.net Shanghai Centre Campus Rm720, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 720 室 , 近西康路

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Xintiandi Campus Suite1708, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 1708 室 , 近黄陂南路 Tel:021-3308 0508

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Zhongyin Campus Suite2312, 200 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Shiji Dadao 银城中路 200 号中银大厦 2312 室 , 近世纪大道 Tel:021-5037 2711 Jinqiao Campus 1779 Yunshan, by Biyun Lu 云山路 1779 号 , 近碧云路 Tel:021-6105 9572 Yuandong Campus Rm1916, Bldg B, 317 Xianxia Lu, by Gubei Lu 仙霞路 317 号远东国际广场 B 座 1916 室 , 近古北路 Tel:021-5239 2807 Hongqiao Campus RmC207, Shang-Mi Ra Commercial Centre, 2633 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Shuicheng Nan Lu 延安西路 2633 号美丽华商务中心 C207 室 , 近水城南路 Tel:021-3223 1046

Voice of Mandarin Voice Of Mandarin was established in 2003 and offers a range of courses that include group classes, private 1-on1 lessons, business Chinese ,survival Chinese and HSK preparation options for all Chinese levels. P.s.Our teacher are all kind and patient,So don’t hesitate to join us! Pop Address: Room 1803, No. 1065, Zhao Jia Bang Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai (near Metro City) 200030 Tel:021-64871815 Email:info@ vommandarin.org http://www.lycn.org

Mandarin City Mandarin City is dedicated to providing high quality and professional Chinese courses for foreigners. It has a good reputation for achieving results through excellent teaching and considerate service! Mandarin City also can sent teachers to your office or home for your convenience! Address: No.40, Lane 56 Yandang Road (Close to Middle Huaihai Road) Tel: 8621 5306-2960, 8621 5306-0968 E-mail: info@mandarincity.cn www.mandarincity.cn

The candidate: • Confident teacher ideally with experience teaching both adults and children • Will be trained on the Seatton curriculum • Will be responsible for delivering Seatton Etiquette and Style classes • Salary negotiable depending on experience • Both full-time and part-time positions Please email CV and business photograph to Catherine Wang

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Youmandarin always has the right course for you! Whatever your objectives - personal training, corporate training, cultural acclimation, providing your children with an opportunity for a head start, or even just fine-tuning your accent- our customized training system ensures that all your needs can be met in a timely fashion. Quality assurance is our foremost concern. Jing’an Campus: Suite 1405A,Shanghai International Group Mansion , 511 Weihai Road Tel:52047618 Website: www.youmandarin.com. Email:info@youmandarin.com

BEYOND RELOCATION (core members of the EUROMOVERS and IAM) - From one box to full containers, let us carry the load for you! Available Moving Solutions: international Door to Door Moving, Local Moving, Groupage Service to US, Europe, Asia and Australia, Home Search, Corporate Relocation Package, Storage and more. Call us for an obligation-free estimate and find out what we have to offer. Tel: +86 (0)21 3255 3762 E-mail: china@beyond-relo.com Website: www.beyond-relo.com

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DR. LI’S CHINSES MEDICINE CLINIC 5C No.28 Lane 18 Hongqiao Rd. (Appointment Only) Tel:021-3424 1989 email:ljpctcm@126.com www.ljtcm.net 虹桥路 18 弄 28 号 5C

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Recruiting for British Teachers SEATTON is the number-one etiquette training brand in China, teaching clients western style and culture. This year Seatton opens a Club House in Shanghai dedicated to offering clients luxury cultural experiences.

Moving + Shipping ASIAN EXPRESS is an expert in international, domestic, local household goods and office moving, storage and full relocation services. We have been servicing the chinese mainland since 1980, which makes us one of the most experienced moving companies. Call today and get an obligation FREE quotation from our multilingual expat staff. Tel: (021) 6258-2244 Fax: (021) 6258-4242 Email: shanghai@aemovers.com.hk Website: www.aemovers.com.hk

DR. HARRIET JIN’S DENTAL SURGERY Rm 1904, Hui Yin Plaza (South Building), 2088 Huashan Lu Tel:021-6448 0882 harrietjin@online.sh.cn www.drharrietdental.com. 华山路 2088 号汇银广场南楼 1904 室

Mandarin Now This centrally located Mandarin education center focuses on practical Chinese with a focus on real-world situations and realistic usage. Students can apply what they learn in class to their life and work from the very first lesson. They teach in Chinese, using English only when absolutely necessary. They measure progress and use the results to provide feedback to students and test students’ knowledge at regular milestones and compare this with hours spent in class and the teaching methods used. This allows students to benchmark their progress and also allows us to identify learning points that may need increased focus.

Shanghai International MBA A two-year Part-time MBA designed for multinational managers Classes are taught in English by international professors on average 4 consecutive days per month Tel: +86 (21) 65980610 E-mail: adm@simba-tongji.com Web: www.simba-tongji.com Room A309,Sino-French Center, Tongji University,1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China 同济大学上海国际 MBA, 中国上海四平路 1239 号同济大学中法中心 A309 室

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Panda Language Institute Expert Teaching and Competitively Priced With 10 years of teaching experience, 4 campuses and over 5000 satisfied graduates, the Panda Language Institute is the only source you need for effective Mandarin Chinese instruction, English intruction or Chinese cultural training, whether for business or personal enrichment. Panda Jing’an Campus: Suite 311-315, 3F, Tower 3, Donghai Plaza, 28 East Yuyuan Rd. 愚園東路 28 號，東海廣場 3 號樓 311-315 Panda Pudong Campus: Suite B, 14F, Regal Tower, 15 Xiangcheng Rd. 向城路 15 號，錦城大廈 14B Panda Hongqiao Campus: Suite E, 26F, Ziyun Mansion, near 299 Ziyun Rd. 中山西路 800 弄 55 號，紫雲大廈 26E School in Japan: Suite F, Hayami Building, 1-5-3, Machikuzuha, Hirakatashi, Oosaka, Japan. 日本校：日本國大阪府枚方市町楠葉 1 丁目 5-3 速水大廈，3 樓 F座 Free Phone: 4008203587

3+1bedrooms Beijing / 3+1bedrooms hutong 3+1 Bedrooms meets the needs of the most meticulous guest: complete immersion in traditional Beijing coupled with first class comfort only found in a modern-day metropolis 17 Zhanwang Hutong, Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng district, +86 10 6404 7030 Tianjin / 3+1 bedrooms minyuan Minyuan 33 is a boutique hotel that combines the storied legacy of Tianjin with the finest modern conveniences. To understand Minyuan 33’s history, we must go back to the days when Tianjin was a bustling port city situated at a nexus of important mairtime and rail trade routes. Strict restrictions on European trade began to ease after China suffered military setbacks, and in the last century of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), zones were approved for foreign trade. 31-33 Changde Rd. Wudadao Heping District +86 2331 1626

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING – Provides professional Door to Door international, domestic, local household goods and office moving services, as well as warehousing and record management. Tel: 2306 8047/ 2306 8049 Fax: 2320 1950 Email: hhg.china@dhl.com Contact: Joanna Hu Excel World Wide Moving & Storage International/ Domestic/Local/Office Removal Storage Tel: 3462 8040 Email: info@excelrelo.com Website: www.excelrelo.com Hanna Relocation –Hanna keeps it safe. International/ Domestic/Local Move Storage Service Office Move M:138 1742 2742 Menicus Tel:6475 2726 F:5479 6362 Email:hanna@hannapack.com Website: www.hannapack.com

massage Mina Massage We serve authentic and professional massage to all people who want to have a good memory in Shanghai. Foot Massage, Full Body Oil Massage, Romantic Massage, and other good and relaxing services. English speaking massagist comes to your place within 30 minutes (Taxi fee charged by your side). 158 0032 2162 VIP Romantic Massage (139 1664 3647) feel tired? We have good massage services. Come to your place. Let me know your needs. We give you a surprise. Add: 328 Nanjing East Road, near Radisson Hotel & JW Marriot. Also available in Suzhou and Hangzhou Hi, guys! My name is seven! I am a nice girl come to your hotel or home. I’m gorgeous and great body shape. I’m tall and slim not fat.

“Simplify and Convenience Service” OTTO Packing & Transport Co., Ltd Office move experts, over 300 office relocations annually, each project over 300 headcounts. We provide professional International, domestic and local household goods relocation service and office move. As well as warehousing and records managements service.

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www.relosmart.asia reloSMART was built with one aim, to offer SMART moving solutions. We believe that moving house is simple, not rocket science. Our Asian experience paired with European efficiency makes us the smartest choice in the region. SCHENKER CHINA LTD. – Worldwide & local removals specialists for personal effects, fairs & exhibition and office removals. Room.4001-4006, Raffles City (office tower) No.268 Xi Zang Zhong Road. Contact: Eric Chen 13661810964 Seven Seas Worldwide We ship your stuff worldwide. It’s simple. Baggage Worldwide: Price from CNY999 International MoveCube Relocation: Price from CNY6999 Get instant price online at www. sevenseasworldwide.cn 24/7 multilingual hotline 400 181 6698. Zikko Group (core members of IAM) was found in 1996 and specialize in international relocation service , domestic / local removal, office removal and stoarge service. Call us to get free survey and quotation. Choose Zikko, Enjoy your move! Tel: 86-21-63811583 / 400-681-1583 Email: info@zikko.com Web service: www.zikko.com 上海子归货物运输代理有限公司

RECRUITMENT SERVICE Cesna Executive Search -Shanghai, New York, Seoul -Talent Recruitment (+86) 21 2215 7433 info@cesna.com

STORAGE GGBOX Storage is self-storage, delivered to your door! We deliver a sturdy 7m3 storage module to your address, you fill it, then we take it away for storage in our secure warehouse. When you need it again, you can access your module by appointment, or we deliver it back to your address. We are cheaper and more convenient than traditional self-storage. Please call 4006 252 559 for more information, or visit us at www.ggboxstorage.com MINISTORAGE Self Storage Are you moving house? Have too much stuff ? Need more space to store your personal items or for your growing business? MINISTORAGE is an expert in self storage and offers clean, secure and flexible storage units ranging from 1m² to 50m² (larger upon request). The units are climate controlled and ideal to store your rarely used items, furniture, equipment and more. Contact us now for more information! Tel: 021 6045 6838 Email: info@minicc.com Website: www.minicc.com

Address: Building 1, No. 33 Jinji Road 上海浦东新区金吉路 33 弄 1 号楼 StorHub Self Storage StorHub is Singapore’s first, largest and friendliest self-storage operator, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Group. StorHub is now proud to have extended its experience and brand to China through our facilities in Shanghai. StorHub offers individuals and businesses a range of reliable and secure storage solutions to resolve storage challenges at home or in the office, provides cost effective and flexible storage solutions to our customers with clean and secure self-storage units with 24/7 access. Tel: 400 821 3150 Web: www.storhub.cn Address: 3F, No. 1581 ChangYang Rd., YangPu District, Shanghai 上海市杨浦区长阳路 1581 号 3 楼 YouYou Space Self Storage Need help solving your storage problems in China? YouYou Space self storage is your best choice. All storage units are clean and accessible 24/7 at our secure location equipped with 50 surveillance cameras and an electronically controlled access system, ensuring your belongings stay safe and protecting your privacy. Hotline: 400-680-1716 E-mail: youyouspace@live.cn Web: http://www.youyouselfspace.com Address: 1F, East Tower, 800 East GuoShun Rd.,YangPu District,Shanghai 上海市杨浦区国顺东路 800 号东楼 1 楼

Travel Services Homay travel Homay Travel, a legally registered travel service corporation, customer oriented service. We arrange talor-make travel plans in South East Asia, and private tours in China according to clients' requirement, and also book worldwide flights and hotels.Some of our travel packages on our website. For more inquiry,feel free to contact us. Any suggestions or feedback are very welcome. website:www.homay-travel.com E-mail:info@homay-travel.com Tel:+86-21-22157565

Our professional and bilingual travel consultants have many years of experience in designing travel programs customized to your interests. Please tell us your travel plans and requirements, we will make all the arrangements down to the last detail, and try our best to arrange nice holidays for you. 9/F, 88 Fengyang Rd.,by middle Xizang Rd.. 上海市黄浦区凤阳路 88 号（近西藏中路），9 楼 Silk Road Travel Management Ltd. Silk Road Travel is a pioneer in organizing Silk Road tours and other classic routes in China. Founded in 1997, we are specialized in tailor making travel packages that allow travellers to truly experience the local cultures and explore the amazing heritages. Whether you are a small group of 2-9 persons or a corporate group, our professional staff will tailor make the tour programme based on your needs. Email: travel@the-silk-road.com www.the-silk-road.com Expats Holidays Expats Holidays is a top proficient travel agency in China which caters not only to the Chinese locals but especially for expats living in China. Our team is composed of people highly knowledgeable and experienced with the travel industry. They all speak English professionally and are devoted to providing a high level of service. If you have your own ideas and preferences to planning a trip, we are able to help you to customize one. According to your schedule, specific needs and budget. We can design a private trip for you, your family or friends. Why choose Expats Holidays? • Our company is a legitimate licensed travel agency. • We have our own office in which you are welcome to visit anytime and rest assured that our efficient staffs will be assisting you. • A very good relationship has been established between our company and the best hotel chains, airline companies and tourism bureaus. • If an inevitable thing happens after your reservation is made, we will continue to assist you the best way we can may it be prior, within or even after

your trip. • Your feedback is always important to us as it will also help us to continuously improve our service. Web: www.expatsholidays.com Tel: 021-60547788 Email: info@expatsholidays.com Office Address: 9/F,1730 West Nanjing Road,Jing'an District Shanghai China 中国上海市静安区南京西路 1730 号 9 楼 XPATS TRAVEL SHANGHAI Xpats Travel is a premier international travel agency in Shanghai with a bilingual team providing western standard services. We specialise in talor making travel packages with our first hand independent travel experiences to classic routes in China and beach holidays in Sanya, South East Asia and South Pacific countries. We also have special travel deals with group price to popular destinations. The information on this website is for guide only, more details, please contact us. E-mail: holiday@xpatstravel.com www.xpatstravel.com Tel: (+86) (21) 6439 2985 Address: 4/F, 285 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu 建国西路 285 号 4 楼 , 近嘉善路 (6439 2985, www.xpatstravel.com)

Visa Service Zhejiang Foreign Service Corp WORKING PERMIT/VISA PROBLEM SHOOTER 135-0173-2202 RICHARD LEUNG NEI Visa Center NEI is a Visa service company, which has nearly 100% success in Visa Applications. Our services include: L Visa Extension; F Visa Application and Extension; Work Visa Application, Extension and Amendment; Residence Permit Application, Extension and Amendment NEI sends English speaking agents and supporting vehicles in accompanying service, which includes: Medical Checkup; Residence Permit Interview; Other kind of Visa Applications if requested Working with NEI, leave your trouble behind. (156-9212-9975)

Pingjiang Lodge A unique cultural hotel located in the Pingjiang District, Suzhou. Transformed from an ancient complex dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Pingjiang Lodge preserves the traditional architectural style and landscape of Suzhou. WiFi Internet available. Tel: (86 512) 6523 3888 Fax: (86 512) 6523 3868 Address:No. 33 Liu Jia Xiang, Pingjiang Qu, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 215005, China 中国江苏省苏州市平江区平江路钮家巷 33 号 Private Tour Guide for Shanghai or nearby cities Want to know more about Shanghai? Want to have great experiences with customized itineraries? We have professional English-speaking tour guides to help make your journey easy and happy! From RMB 500 to RMB 1,000 per day (depending on the number of guest), tour buses are available for RMB 500/ day (driver fee included), reservation recommended. Complimentary souvenir for each guest! A choice of T-shirt for each member or one China Tea Set for the entire group. Tel: 52068511 Relaxation & Discovery Travel We are a boutique travel agency based in Shanghai, ,provide expatriates & inbound travelers with travel services including booking of flights, hotels, cruises, holiday packages, designing tailormade packages, organizing activities, transportation arrangement, as well as visa service. We are expert in China tours, beach holiday packages, history & culture exploration packages.

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WORLD CUP CHINA 2022

Could a Middle East loss be a Middle Kingdom gain? BY IAN WALKER

Former England international goalkeeper, Ian Walker played for Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers. In 2012 he moved to China to become goalkeeper coach of Shanghai Shenhua, before crossing the city divide to join Shanghai SIPG in 2014. Follow him on Twitter and Weibo @IanWalks1.

t was not a good month for FIFA, the world governing body of football (and alleged international bribery racket). Fourteen of the organization's chief executives were arrested and, with US authorities using the RICO act to investigate wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering, president Sepp Blatter was forced to offer his resignation. Every cloud of noxious corruption has a silver lining though, and in this case it could just belong to China. In the wake of the scandal, and while many nations were backing away from the foul stench FIFA was giving off, the Middle Kingdom was cozying up to the federation, with Xinhua saying that the nation will “steadily enhance collaboration with FIFA and carry out its national soccer rejuvenation plan.” There is a good chance that China's support of FIFA now is an attempt to lay the groundwork for a future hosting of the World Cup, and it may come sooner than even they envisioned when they first started making overtures. With evidence mounting of a ‘brown paper envelope stuffed with banknotes’ culture in FIFA, Swiss authorities say they have opened a second criminal investigation into FIFA's operations pertaining to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids. And while commentators believe it is too late to switch Russia 2018, there is big talk of Qatar 2022 – with its moving of the tournament to the winter months to fight the heat and accusations of using slave labor to build its stadiums (not to mention the bribery, of course) – is in grave danger of being stripped of its hosting rights, leaving those new arenas nothing but white elephants in the desert sand. If there is a re-vote for the 2022 tournament, the chief contestants will likely be Qatar's original rivals, the United States and AFC members Australia, Japan and South Korea. But it is understood China is more than keen to throw its hat into the ring. Chinese president Xi Jinping (pictured, inset) is known to be a big football fan. In February, he ordered the State Council General Office to announce plans to develop “a management system with Chinese characteristics,” an intriguing proposition that promises to completely revamp and upgrade the coaching infrastructure of the country at grassroots levels. To see the Chinese national team one day win the World Cup is the “ardent wish of the whole

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Every cloud of noxious corruption has a silver lining, and in this case it could just belong to China. nation,” the government has announced. Hosting it would presumably be considered an honorific step on that path to planetary domination. And with the host nation having emerged victorious on six occasions, there is that to consider, too (although that might be a long ball too far at this stage). As for infrastructure, China has already got a lot of good stadiums, and cannot be accused of dragging its feet when it comes to building more… of anything. And as we saw from the Olympics, they can certainly get the big extravaganza right. All that is left is seven years for the country to devise its own replacement for the vuvuzela.

SHANGHAI JULY HOME FIXTURES SHANGHAI SIPG Sun July 5, 19.45 vs Shanghai Shenxin Wed July 8, TBC vs Guangzhou R&F (FA Cup) Thu July 16, 19.45 vs Tianjin Teda

// Shanghai Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Tianyaoqiao Lu 漕溪北路 1111 号 , 近天钥桥路 . Nearest metro: Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Lines 1 & 4.

SHANGHAI SHENHUA Sat July 4, 19.45 vs Guangzhou R&F Wed July 15, 19.45 vs Beijing Guoan Mon July 27, 19.45 vs Henan Jianye

// Hongkou Stadium, 444 Dong Jiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 东江湾路 444 号 , 近四川北路 . Nearest metro: Hongkou Football Stadium on Lines 3 & 8.

SHANGHAI SHENXIN Fri July 10, 19.45 vs Guizhou Renhe Sat July 18, 19.45 vs Shijiazhuang Yongchang

// Yuanshen Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by Zhangyang Lu 源深路 655 号近张杨路 . Nearest metro: Yuanshen Stadium on Line 6.