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Amy Tan O pening Up about Her Upcoming Memoir

Carolyne Larrington On the Medieval World of Game of Thrones

Duncan Clark The Making of Alibaba and Jack Ma

Mei Zhang Yunnan’s Regional Delicacies Served with a Side of Beautiful Views

Rob Schmitz

How China’s Growth

Changed the Lives of Several Changle Lu Residents

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here’s an old Chinese saying that goes, “Within books, one can find houses of gold (书中自有黄金屋).” This line is one of the best descriptions for an event like the annual Shanghai International Literary Festival (March 10-22), where a group of renowned authors from China and around the world gather to share a wealth of knowledge with readers. Thanks to the folks at M Restaurant Group, a strong lineup of the best writers in fiction, nonfiction, journalism, current affairs, economics, history, arts, food, travel and photography will be reading, participating in panel discussions and hosting workshops during this year’s 13-day-long festival. In our cover story this month (starting on p46), eight of the participating authors – Amy Tan, Duncan Clark, Rob Schmitz, Alec Ash, Mei Zhang, Jan Latta, Carolyne Larrington and Sarah Brennan – tell Andrew Chin, Ned Kelly and I all about their new books and what we can expect at their respective sessions.

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MARCH In the Arts Section, Mr Chin chats with Long Museum cofounder Wang Wei about their now Instagram- and WeChat Moments-famous James Turrell Immersive Lights exhibition (p36), while Betty Richardson dives into some of our favorite places where you can order pizza by the slices (p76) in the Eat & Drink section. In Life & Style, I pay a visit to the renovated lane house in a historical preservation neighborhood in Shanghai (p28), and a full list of all the winners of our Sports Awards held last month at The Camel is available on p70. Until next month,

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The wrap

8 City

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9 Foreign Exchange Certificates

19 Clothes and Cards

The Ballad of China’s Abandoned Currency

Designer and fortuneteller Tiffany Pattinson talks fashion and tarot cards

12 Mountain Song On the road with adventure photographer Kyle Obermann

26 Shanghai Streetstyle Who’s wearing what on the city’s busiest streets

28 Lanehouse Makeover Living in a historical preservation neighborhood

32 Arts

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36 Immersive Light

76 If the Slice is Right

James Turrell lights up the Long Museum West Bund

Pizza slice joints worth the calories

42 Sleepmakeswaves Post-rock thunder from down under

Paul Pairet’s new joint, upscale Indian and Israeli eats

44 Godspell

82 New Bars

DreamWeaver’s Heavenly Production

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78 New Restaurants

Shakespearian theatrics and a history of punch

46 Cover Story Shanghai International Literary Festival Everything you need to know about the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest celebration of books

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Mar 7 Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal

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Skate Into Spring

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Fri-Sun & Thurs Mar 24-27 & 30 Wuthering Heights

Shanghai Grand Theater

Mon Mar 6 The Temper Trap

Thurs Mar 9 Stooki Sound

Bandai Namco Shanghai Base p40

M2 p89

Fri Mar 10 Shake, Vol 1. CD Launch

Fri Mar 17 Felix da Housecat

Sat Mar 18 Benji B

Sun-Tues & Sat Mar 19-21 & 25 Mike Watt

Heyday p90

Le Baron p93

Sat Mar 25 SUBS On Stage p94

Bar Rouge p92

Various locations p38

Fri Mar 31 Addison Groove DADA p41

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city Scaling Great Heights Kyle Obermann's Breathtaking Shots from China's Tallest Mountains, P12

Stuck in India for 50 Years P10

Mad for March Madness P16

tales of the city

China Bucks

The Strange Story of the Abandoned Foreigner Currency By Bridget O’Donnell

id you know that China also used to have an entirely separate currency system just for foreigners? Up until the mid-1990s, Foreign Exchange Certificates (FEC), known as waihui in Chinese, were the primary form of payment for laowai travelers to the Middle Kingdom. China began to issue the convertible version of renminbi to foreigners on April 1, 1980. They were initially designed to serve outsiders who came to visit China, which still had a tight market supply for goods after it emerged from isolation in 1978. The notes were actually quite similar to common renminbi, and came in denominations of RMB100, RMB50, RMB10, RMB5, RMB1, five jiao and one jiao. Like regular ol’ renminbi, their backsides also featured imagery of classic Chinese destinations like the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the Three Gorges Dam. 'China bucks' were primarily used back at hotels and 'Friendship Stores' — special state-run shops selling luxury imported items such as Remy Martin XO, chocolates, Marlboros, color televisions and Swiss watches, as well as high-end Chinese art and silk. The shops were open exclusively to foreigners, tourists, diplomats and officials. Because of that, holding an FEC became a bit of a status symbol among locals, and some Chinese people tried anything they could to obtain the notes from foreign friends and relatives overseas. Technically, only foreigners with employment cards could use renminbi instead of FEC. But despite the stringent measures, it was actually pretty easy to get yuan off the streets as black markets began to spring up. Eager to profit from both desperate tourists who wanted to shop anywhere and locals who wanted to buy imported goods, sellers at the illegal black markets soon struck gold. “Change money?” was a phrase

that was commonly heard at tourist traps across the country, and transactions were performed in dark alleys as the dealers looked over their shoulders for police. Once the transactions were completed, the FECs would get converted into hard currencies that were then sold to locals, while the foreigners were free to visit any restaurant or shop they wanted with their (illegal) notes. The business was a profitable one, with FECs worth up to 30 percent more than renminbi on the black markets by 1993. Black markets soon spread from major cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, to smaller ones like Hangzhou and Kunming. But it wasn’t sustainable, and in late December 1993, the central bank unexpectedly announced that it would stop issuing FECs to foreigners entirely on January 1, 1994. The announcement prompted a chaotic New Year’s Eve shopping rush at duty free stores across the country as desperate foreign entrepreneurs, ambassadors and their families bought up everything they could before the notes went out of print (despite the fact that the central bank said existing FECs could still be used temporarily). One store in Beijing even sold nine times more items than it would on a normal day. "Business was even hotter than at Christmas," the manager told China Daily. "We may even have to cancel New Year holiday tomorrow.” FECs were finally withdrawn from the market entirely by 1995. Watch comedians Andy Curtain, Kent Kedl and Turner Sparks of the Kung Fu Komedy Stuck in the Middle Podcast discuss the bizarre history of China's foreign currency system by scanning the code. w w w . t h ats m a g s . co m | m a r c h 2 0 1 7 | 9

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"Thank you for the journey" Says Yao Ming at a special halftime ceremony in early February, where the Houston Rockets retired Yao Ming’s No. 11 jersey. The 7-foot-6 former center gave an emotional speech during the ceremony, thanking the team and the city of Houston for welcoming him when he first arrived. “Thinking back on the years I spent here, I just think of the entire team, organization and the city as a big family,” Yao said. The 36-year-old became the sixth Rockets player to have his jersey retired, and the mayor of Houston even declared February 2 as ‘Yao Ming Day.’ In September 2016, Yao was inducted into NBA’s Hall of Fame as part of a star-studded class that included former MVPs Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson.

Shanghai was recently ranked fourth among the “most dynamic in the world” city according to the 2017 Global City Momentum Index. The ranking placed Shanghai behind Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh City and Silicon Valley. While Shanghai was the only Chinese city to land in the top 10, Beijing scored a respectable 15th place. The index studied 134 cities overall, tracking the speed of change in their economies and assigned rankings based on their socioeconomic, commercial real-estate and long-term growth momentum.

Don’t You Know Who I Am?

Wang Qi (the man who was stuck in India for 50 years) “I had gone out of my camp for a stroll but lost my way. I was tired and hungry. I saw a Red Cross vehicle and asked them to help me. They handed me over to the Indian army," says the former army surveyor, recalling the time he accidentally crossed the border during the Sino-Indian war in January 1963. Wang, who joined the People’s Liberation Army in 1960 and was assigned to building roads, was captured by the Indian army and had been kept in the country for over 50 years. He spent seven years in various jails before being released in 1969. Wang, whose Indian name is Raj Bahadur, eventually married a local woman and now has children and grandchildren. Following his interview with the BBC, Wang was given a document by the Indian Foreign Ministry saying he was cleared to leave.

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S Nixi / nìxí / 逆袭 n. a vengeful comeback; v. to defeat those who defeated you, to strike back Why does that bureau official look so familiar?

He went to high school with us!

Oh my God, is he who I think he is? He was failing every class and almost didn't graduate.

Well he nixi-ed on us, and he’s now in charge of trillions of yuan.

ome people say that life isn’t a competition. That’s only because they are winning. At high school reunions you often realize that your old classmates make more money than you do, have better-looking spouses than you do, and are raising smarter kids than you are. You feel defeated. You start to fantasize about appearing at the next reunion looking better than ever, successful enough to ‘one-up’ your former classmates and win back their respect. Nixi is exactly such a scenario. It’s when you turn defeat into victory, pity into respect. You regain all the face you've lost – and then some. It’s when whoever doubted or looked down on you must concede that they were wrong. Nixi is the moment when the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan . Nixi is, therefore, one of the sweetest feelings. It is little wonder that a whole genre of fiction has been dedicated to the phenomenon and its ability to make you feel vindicated. Disgruntled ex-employees love to fantasize about buying the

company they used to work at and firing the boss. Ex-boyfriends love to read about coming back to – and then dumping – their ex-girlfriends. Fantasy aside, the Internet is filled with advice on how to pull off a nixi – how to nixi your exes, your boss, your business rivals or even childhood friends. It usually involves having plastic surgery, doing Crossfit, taking over a company or winning the lottery. (Watching a lot of TED talks is somehow a good first step). Those who pull nixi off are worshipped, their legends spread far and wide. People love to talk about how Jack Ma nixi-ed on his school teachers who didn’t believe in him, or how Angelababy’s childhood friends thought that she wasn’t pretty enough to become a pop star. In truth, most attempts to nixi will fail, and we will continue being pathetic the way we are. But it serves as a source of hope – a beacon in the dark sea of self-improvement. Remember: When all fails, we will always have TED talks. by Mia Li

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The Adventure Photographer Scaling Great Heights to Help Protect Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environment Words by Dominique Wong, Images by Kyle Obermann

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anlitun SOHO is an undulating mix of malls, offices and apartments in the heart of downtown Beijing. American photographer Kyle Obermann is lost and using WeChat’s real-time location function to find us in one of the complex’s basement cafes. Unsurprising, perhaps. The adventure photographer is more at home in the wild. The remoter, the better: up in the foothills, with a camera in hand and Google Maps on his phone. (“It’s pretty much essential.”) Obermann has spent the past year combining two of his biggest passions: photography and promoting environmental awareness. His journeys – from traversing the valleys of Yunnan to sleeping on snowcapped ridges in Sichuan – have resulted in magnificent photo opportunities, some of which are reprinted on these pages. Sipping on a flat white in the confines of SOHO, Obermann explains: “There are so many unexplored mountains out there, so many valleys. It is pretty easy to get off the trail and go remote.” Armed with apps and topography maps (whatever is available – “topo maps in China are like a military state secret, you just can’t

access them”), and with several years of hiking experience behind him, Obermann has managed to stumble upon “mind-blowing” scenes. “I like to look at places people have been to with a new perspective, like the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. “We took a taxi to a famous monastery [in Tibet] and used Google Maps to find a doable route back. We walked through beautiful fields of alpine flowers and grass on 4,800-meter hills. It was definitely a hard 30 kilometers but it was gorgeous, and the first time I ever saw Tibetan antelope in the wild,” Obermann recalls. Despite regularly scaling heights upward of 4,000 meters, Obermann has only had one near-death experience in China. While hiking the Taishan Mountain range bordering Hebei and Shanxi during last October’s Golden Week, a blizzard hit his exposed camp on a narrow mountain ridge. “We sat up the whole night against the windward side of the tent to keep it from blowing over.” But the self-trained photographer isn’t out there for the mere thrill of it. It’s his livelihood. Armed with a degree in

environmental science, Obermann currently works at the Beijing office of American non-profit organization Conservation International. In fact, the day of our interview coincides with his return from Xinglong Observatory in Hebei, after an all-nighter shooting a meteor shower for Chinese National Astronomy. Obermann is still wearing an orange thermal zip-up, a top synonymous with the word ‘outdoors.’

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Previous page: 1 | Venturing into an unknown valley in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yunnan Clockwise from left: 2 | Walking back from Yushu Monastery, Qinghai 3 | Ascending Ox Heart Mountain, Qinghai 4 | Hikers chatting among trash in Yading, Sichuan 5 | Camping beside Wisdom Lake in Yading, Sichuan

Being in the countryside is “a way to escape and refresh,” he says. “As far as environmental protection in China goes, it’s important to see these kinds of landscapes and the beauty that is worth saving. Imagine what it would be like if there was a system in place to do so?” Until just a couple of years ago, China lacked such a scheme – one that can be monitored and enforced, that is – for safeguarding its ecosystems. But in 2014 the government amended its environmental laws to help fight pollution, placing greater emphasis on punishing offenders. Obermann acknowledges, “The environmental situation [in China] is constantly improving – from the top down to the bottom up.” Yet trekking experiences have shown the conservationist that there is still a lot of educating to be done. “Hiking has become really popular now in China. It’s a good trend, but I think that – like a lot of things that happen quickly here – details of what’s necessary are skipped over, and hikers just go for it. “There are plenty of people who are more skilled than I am. But I’ve also seen a ton of groups that, frankly, leave a trail of trash behind,” he says. “It’s tragic when you’re in a remote area and run into a group [who’ve dumped] oxygen cans, gas canisters and wrappers.” Ironically, Obermann admits, people who claim to be more environmentally conscious can be just as blasé. “There’s an education gap between valuing nature and learning how to protect it when you’re outdoors. But I think awareness comes with time.” Obermann accepts it’s a steep mountain to climb, but points to Conservation International’s education programs as a positive example: “They’re focusing on kids, which is the generation that’s going to matter most.” We can all do our bit, Obermann says. “It’s your everyday choices [that count]. Look at what you purchase to minimize the impact of packaging, ride your bike and bring a trash bag when you hike. Our options are limited right now because of the lack of infrastructure in China, but it’s about being conscious. “I hope my pictures help open up the minds of people who don’t have the opportunity to go out and explore. I also encourage them to experience [rural China] for themselves, or support the groups that are trying to protect it,” he concludes. “Because without these groups, those landscapes wouldn’t be out there.”

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Family Day of International Students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University Two Students Share What They Love About the Master of Business Program

municate and help whenever I needed guidance and the university tries its best to make international students feel at home. I truly appreciate in the qualities of Shanghai and SJTU-ANTAI – safety, acceptance, professionalism and excellent academic resources – and I wish to continue my PhD research after graduation. Milcho Kyurkchiev, Bulgarian 2015 MIB student

n December 18, 2016, more than 40 international students with various backgrounds and life experiences gathered at a ballroom of Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Xuhui District on a warm Sunday afternoon to celebrate the first MIB Family Day. MIB (Master of International Business) is a master degree program that started in Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) four years ago with an intention to provide comprehensive understanding of global business and a deep insight into China’s dynamic business environment, as well as knowledge about Chinese history, culture, law, and policy to international students. Currently, the MIB family consists of about 60 percent European students, 15 percent from Asian countries outside of China, while Americans and Africans make up the remainder of its truly international student body. About 200 students from over 60 countries have participated in the program over the past four years. Graduates are now working in industries like consulting, foreign trade, manufacturing, and government institutions such as foreign embassies. Prof. Zhou Lin, Dean of Antai College opened the event and shared an experience of encountering a Polish alumnus in Warsaw, and Prof. Tang Ningyu, Associate Dean of Antai, gave a review of the development of MIB program. Here, MIB students Zineb Roudani and Milcho Kyurkchiev share their stories with us.

During my college year, I participated in a one-year exchange program in France and explored Europe. After I graduated from Sofia University, I felt I was ready for a big change in life. China seemed like a great place for my next adventure, and I’d also get to see my brother, who has been living in Shanghai for almost 10 years. I like to keep myself entertained, but also strive for improvement. Lucky for me, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (which ranks in China’s top five universities) and Antai College (acknowledged as one of world’s top 50 business schools), is a perfect place for both. Not only did I have the chance to listen to a speech by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Lars Hansen, I also had the opportunity to attend multiple company visits to gain insights into the basic functions of different businesses. What was really exciting for me was the fact that the MIB program also allowed me to do a ton of extracurricular activities like one-day trips to nearby cities.

Zineb Roudani (林书蔚), Moroccan 2016 MIB Student I never expected that the decision to travel 7,122 miles from Morocco to China would become a turning point in my life and career. Shanghai has always been a magical city to me, there is constantly something new to discover. It’s a city that perfectly embodies the East and the West and is able to preserve the beauty of its cultural heritage among its modernity. My passion for Asian culture, Chinese history and language drives me to learn Mandarin. The language can be difficult, but I assure you that you could pick up the most basic and useful communication skills after spending some time here. People here are welcoming and nice. They really appreciate those who are coming from the other side of the world. They help and encourage you during the whole process, and I haven’t felt any rejection or discrimination during my stay. That’s another reason why I love this city. Our school faculty and program director are always open to com-

Besides, I am still able to find time for traveling and I’ve already been to places like Guilin, Taiwan and Guiyang during break time with my friends and family. Moving to Shanghai is one of the best things that has happened to me in my life. This city has provided so many opportunities and a great network. I am also grateful for the small things that make life better, such as Alipay and the rental bikes all around town. join_antai@acem.sjtu.edu.cn I cannot wait to see what the 86-21-5230 1031, 5230 1352 future holds for me! www.acem.sjtu.edu.cn/mib w w w . t h ats m a g s . co m | m a r c h 2 0 1 7 | 1 7

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Preserved History

An Updated Lanehouse Built in the 1930s, P28

When LV Meets Supreme P20

A Collection of Industrial Antiques P25

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Tiffany Pattinson Fashion Designer and Tarot Card Reader

With sustainability at the core of her labels, Hong Kong-born fashion designer Tiffany Pattinson has made creating eco-friendly garments that have a positive impact on the environment her mission. Since 2013, she’s had her work showcased in fashion weeks across China and in the UK. Aside from her distinguished career in fashion, Pattinson is also a well-known tarot card reader in Shanghai. In this interview, she tells us about the connection between her two seemingly unrelated talents. How would you describe your brand and style of design? I have two labels – Tiffany Pattinson and Bubblegum Factory – which are complete opposites in terms of style. Tiffany Pattinson is minimalistic, futuristic and elegant with some technological elements in the design (such as AR and light sensitivity). Bubblegum Factory is the wild twin sister that has all the vivid color combinations with a vintage touch, dramatic prints with double meanings and strange details. Both labels highlight the importance of sustainability with different approaches. Why do you focus on eco-friendly, sustainable design? I started my own fashion labels because of the encouragement from my mum, who aspires to be a jewelry designer, and my art teacher who believes that with fashion to set my own style and design, it will be easier for me to expand into other mediums. Growing up participating in a number of eco-design competitions, I have learned a lot about the ‘ugliness’ behind the fashion industry and believe that it's up to us and the future generations to be more responsible and put less burden on mother nature… My ultimate goal is to build a sustainable lifestyle empire and invite likeminded talents across the globe to create positive impact on the environment. Where do you find your inspiration?

Nature, cultural elements, traditional crafts, white magic, stories for children and random encounters of cyber glitches are all sources of inspiration for my work.

“Reading tarot cards has taught me the importance of balance in creation, which influences the overall design concept and how are things are visually presented” The wisteria flower is often used in your design. What’s its significance to you personally? Wisteria is my birth flower and it symbolizes peace, wisdom and playfulness. I have adapted it to reflect the brand's focus on sustainability, its overall design concept, and as its signature color. Tell us about tarot card reading…

I was bullied at school and I picked up tarot card in hopes that it would help me make some new friends who were weird enough to not be afraid to stand up against bullies. It worked so well that I became well-known in the tarot card reading circle. Discovering that I am actually good at reading cards came as a surprise, and I enjoy practicing as it's quite therapeutic for both parties. Whether people choose to believe the readings and follow the advice or not, it's great to open up and talk to someone without putting stress on family and friends or fearing that their secrets might get out. For me, I have made countless friends over the years through card reading. Does reading tarot cards benefit your design work, or vice versa?

tance of balance in creation, which influences the overall design concept as well as how things are visually presented. I love to hide little sigil details (magic signs that bring the wearer luck and protection) in my designs to send good wishes to the owners. In addition, what I have learned throughout the years about design has allowed me to create a beautiful setup for readings cards. Some of my clients were drawn to their first reading because of it. Tell us a bit about what we can expect from your showcase at the upcoming Shanghai Fashion Week.

It will be more of an intimate experience as each show will only admit a small crowd so they can have a closer look at the details handcrafted by the Buyi tribe from Guizhou, and play with the different elements on each garment. It is a show experience that I have been dreaming of for years. I’m finally getting the chance to realize this dream for the very first time. Also, my signature bag line and personal care products will be officially launched. www.tiffanypattinson.com, www.bubblegum-factory.com

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Louis Vuitton x Supreme Men’s A/W 2017 An unexpected pairing to say the least, the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and New York streetwear brand Supreme became one of the most talked about highlights at this season’s Paris Fashion Week. In the video released on LV’s official website, handsome models were seen sporting shirts and jacket bearing the brands’ signature logo and monogram while carrying leather briefcases and other types of bags in that sharp Supreme red. Expect the collection to be available in stores by mid-July (or knockoffs at any time now). > www.louisvuitton.cn

Stellar Collection by Form Maker Creative design studio Form Maker’s newly launched Stellar collection of iPhone cases and MacBook covers feature 3D prints that recreate the surfaces of Mars, Saturn, Pluto, Earth (the Arctic and Antarctica) and the Moon. Symbolizing unexplored terrain of planets in our solar system, the collection was inspired by the 2011 movie Melancholia (starring Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg), and these planetary surfaces give the user “an opportunity to interpret a celestial body beyond our reach.” > www.theformmaker.com, WeChat ID: FormMaker

Covet

Guess x Joe Jonas Remember the days when the Jonas Brothers were everywhere and tweens in your household were crazy about them? That was nearly 10 years ago. Since the three brothers split and embarked on their own solo careers, Joe Jonas has formed his own band DNCE and continued to charm millions of fans with his passion for music. With a huge following on various social media platforms, Guess has tapped him to become the face of its underwear line ‘Hero.’ In a steamy ad campaign released in February, Jonas and Guess Girl Charlotte McKinney are seen rocking items from the new collection while posing seductively for the camera. Available at Guess stores worldwide. >www.guesschina.com.cn

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Gucci’s Rooster-themed Items Chinese New Year has always been one of the most important times for luxury brands to target Chinese consumers with special holiday-themed items. This year, Gucci took the lead by adding several joyous poppy-colored items to their Dionysus series. Additions include leather handbags carved with golden floral patterns, roosters on silk tasseled scarves, rooster-shaped key rings, as well as white leather sneakers with rooster patterns embroidered on green and red ribbons for men. > www.gucci.com/cn

“I’m pretty sure I’ve seen the latest Balenciaga bags during chunyun! The models look like they were lining up outside a Chinese railway station” After Louis Vuitton impressed us years ago with its red, white and blue braided bags that are allegedly inspired by striped bags commonly seen at China’s railway stations, netizens were once again wowed by the latest Balenciaga Bazar leather bags, which look exactly the same as luggage bags used during the Spring Festival travel season across China. With the most expensive one priced at around RMB17,000, netizens joked that Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia must be deeply in love with Chinese culture. > www.balenciaga.cn

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For Her: 1. Under Armour, RMB549, www.underarmour.cn 2. PULL&BEAR, RMB219, www.pullandbear.cn 3. H&M, RMB149, www2.hm.com 4. Old Navy, RMB199, oldnavy.gap.cn 5. NIKE, RMB449, nike.com.cn 6. Bershka, RMB179, bershka.cn

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For Him: 1. H&M, RMB249, www2.hm.com 2. H&M, RMB199, www2.hm.com 3. DOE, RMB999, www.doeshanghai.com 4. Under Armour, RMB599, www.underarmour.cn 5. Lululemon, RMB850, shop.lululemon.com 6. NIKE, RMB399, nike.com.cn

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Atelier Intimo A Glimpse of Inner Beauty By Tongfei Zhang

telier Intimo is one of the most unique lingerie shops we’ve ever visited. Tucked away on the underground floor of K11 Art Mall, the first thing you’ll notice is a variety of sexy lingerie items hanging midair from ring-shaped coat racks around the compact showroom. Unlike traditional lingerie that claims to have the ability to reshape women’s bodies, Atelier Intimo’s chief designer Sarah Han is taking a different approach by preserving the natural beauty of the wearer. Using high-end Leavers lace – the same one that Italian luxury lingerie brand La Perla uses – her products are all about offering long-lasting and extreme comfort. The wires with memory function used are of high quality and are especially designed to

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fit Asian female bodies. Her pure silk night robes (RMB4,200), on the other hand, are all handcrafted with delicate embroidery. Han’s line of bras (RMB700-1,400) are also aesthetically pleasing, thanks to the pretty silk print straps and exquisite lace details. They are available in light pink, dark green, golden yellow, and elegant gray, with many of the products featuring beautiful classic colors that complement the skin tone of East Asians. She adds, “At this day and age, women shouldn’t be afraid to wear lingerie and show off their inner beauty anymore.” B137, K11, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu 淮海中路300号上海K11购物艺术中心B1层, 近马当路 (6216 5706, WeChat ID: atelierintimo)

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Renaissance Man A Blast from the Past By Dominic Ngai

idden behind an unassuming wooden framed glass door on Tai’an Lu, Renaissance Man is an antique shop that specializes in vintage industrial- and steampunk-style home furniture, light fixtures of various sizes, knick-knacks and fashion accessories. The shop, which opened about six months ago, is located in a refurbished lane house and also doubles as the studio for product and interior design company Wu Chen Che Jian (无尘车间, which directly translates to ‘spotless train cabin’). Separated into two areas, the Chinese owners use part of the brighter area in the back of the compact showroom as their office, but guests are free to roam through the entire space at their leisure. Every inch of Renaissance Man reflects the owners’ penchant for items from a different era. Vintage alcohol bottles and Edison light bulbs sit on top of a vintage American style desk. A few feet away, a Dutch-style multifunctional cabinet/bookshelf is leaning against an old Hoegaarden poster ad. Everything in the store is collected from the owners' travels to the West and Japan, where similar antique shops are commonly found in some of the most popular shopping districts of Tokyo. While Tai’an Lu might not have as much foot traffic as other streets in the neighborhood, the owners chose this as the home for their little shop and studio due to its rich history and a tranquility that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Besides visiting the showroom, you can also browse and shop on their Taobao shop as well. 24 Tai’an Lu, by Xingguo Lu 泰安路24号, 近兴国路 (wuchenchejian.taobao.com)

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Shanghai Wearabouts Photos by Dominic Ngai

Each month, we scour through the streets of Shanghai to meet with some of the most stylish people in town and see what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wearing.

Tera Sunglasses: Celine Scarf: MOIS MONT Jacket and Skirt: ZUCZUG Socks: Happy Socks

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Eric Sweater and Jeans: Pull & Bear Shirt: Bershka Boots: Aston Grey

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Andrew Trench Coat: Mura

Chiyue + Xiaoxiao

Sweater and Scarf: Zara

Outfit: From Taobao

Shirt: H&M

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Jeans: Alberto Shoes: Cole Haan

Lina Denim Jacket: H&M Leather Jacket: Mango Sweater: Pull & Bear Pants: Zara Boots: Custom-made

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Remaking an 80-year-old Lanehouse Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Mario Grey

ichael Hickman has spent more than 30 years in the Greater China Area, and Shanghai will soon be the city that he has called home for the longest time in his entire life. “There’s a high level of acceptance of diversity here,” says the American lawyer of the reason why he loves the city. “It has been a very multicultural place for much of the last 150 to 200 years.” For the past year, he’s been living in Longmen Cun – a historical preservation neighborhood built in the early 1900s inside Shanghai’s ‘walled city.’ With an eclectic mix of architectural styles, the compound consists of 76 individual lanehouses – most of its residents are Shanghainese who’ve been living here for their whole lives. Before moving in, Hickman spent nine months renovating the place, making drastic changes to the layout while preserving some of the signature details that define the East-meets-West elements common in architecture from that era. Here’s a look inside.

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After renovation, the living and dining areas have been combined into one spacious room. Its walls are covered with a Chinese calligraphy art collection – a collection that Hickman’s been building for years.

Having lived in Hong Kong and Shanghai for 12 and 15 years respectively, Hickman considers his current home base as the most livable city in Asia. He sees many similarities between Shanghai and New York, another city that he’s lived in for a long time. “In many ways, I think the quality of life in Shanghai has caught up to or even exceeded New York.”

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A frequent business and leisure traveler, this bookshelf sitting in the study (which was a balcony before the renovation) is filled with antique knick-knacks that Hickman’s collected from various parts of the world. “It’s a pretty good representation of where I’ve been and what I’ve seen,” he says.

One of the biggest modifications made to the house during the renovation was the ‘creation’ of the master bedroom, which became available after the shape of the lanehouse’s roof was altered. A private terrace gives the room plenty of natural light.

Hickman’s been living in historical buildings for many years and his penchant for Chinese arts and culture are clearly reflected around the house.

After having trouble finding chairs that would match his dining table and the house, Hickman decided to design them himself. The colorful geckos on the wall and ceiling are traditional Mexican folk art that he picked up from one of his trips to the country.

A modern kitchen was installed one level below the dining and living room. The railings along the staircase and the flooring are original features from the 1930s. One level down is the guestroom and bathroom.

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Have Less, Be More

Five Easy Steps for Cleaning Out Your Wardrobe By Timothy Parent, founder of chinafashionbloggers.com

s it possible to have too many clothes? While there’s no correct answer, I’d argue that having more clothes doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be happier or better dressed. In fact, it may make it harder to find what you’re looking for. And I don’t just mean asking your ayi where that one t-shirt is. Sometimes having too many choices makes it difficult to maintain a cohesive sense of self; we evolve and adapt, and so should our wardrobes. So even though shops, brands, and the media alike will all be telling you that you need to add this or must have that for spring, I’d like to propose cleaning out your closet in order to improve it. Here are five simple steps:

Step 1: Prepare Yourself Mentally

The first step is simply agreeing with yourself that you need to do some spring cleaning and that it will be better for you in the end. Clutter has been proven to affect people mentally, emotionally, and even physically, so hav3 0 | M A R C H 2 0 1 7 | www . t h ats m a g s . c o m

ing a clean environment should have positive effects on your general well being. You should also come up with an approximation of what percentage you want to get rid of, such as 10 percent or 30 percent. If you’re really ambitious, try and get rid of 50 percent.

Step 2: Take Everything Out

Take literally everything out of your closet. This way you can visualize just how many clothes you have and how much space you have to keep them. Seeing an empty closet will definitely help you breathe better, and it’s easier to put things back than pull things out.

Step 3: Put Back the Pieces You LOVE

Put back your absolute favorites, the pieces you can’t live without. You’ll see your closet slowly fill up with your most-used, mostloved pieces and feel like all that extra stuff only distracts you from the core of your wardrobe. Make sure to stick with your original targets, and stop putting clothes back if

you have to squeeze them into your closet, because there will always be new clothes! There’s no absolute right or wrong amount so there’s no need to stress, but as de-clutter guru Marie Kondo points out you should only keep things that bring you joy.

Step 4: Donate or Swap Your Previously Loved Items Try to distinguish between clothes you used to love and clothes you currently love… If something is still in good condition, you can make sure it still goes to good use! There are plenty of places to drop off clothes you no longer want or need: any H&M store, select Element Fresh restaurants through Fiber Projects, and soon REFORM will partner with locations such as offices and schools to not only offer donation boxes but also workshops and educational activities. If you want to exchange your clothes, first make sure you have enough empty space in your closet and then check out Daliah, Xinlelu Closet Swap, SwapShops, or Pewa’s Closet Exchange. And during Shanghai Fashion Week there will be a special project called ‘The Greatest You Charity Popup Shop’ with shipping containers around the city where you can donate clothes, which will then travel around China for more swapping until finally arriving back in Shanghai to close the loop.

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Step 5: Save Up and Invest in Pieces You’ll Always Love Once you’ve re-arranged your closet with only pieces you love, you’ll know better what you’re looking for! And instead of buying cheaper items that you’re bound to throw out, buy fewer, higher-quality items to create a wardrobe full of clothes you’re obsessed with and that will last a lifetime. If you calculate costper-wear, a coat for RMB3,000 worn 100 times is much cheaper than a dress for RMB100 that you wear once. To put the ‘quality over quantity’ theory to test, I encourage you to try the ‘Project 333’ challenge. Wear only 33 items – including clothing, accessories, jewelry and shoes – for the next three months. After that, cleaning out your wardrobe should be a much easier task. Timothy Parent is the founder of China Fashion Bloggers and has championed the local fashion industry since 2009.

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ver the last decade, Moganshan has become a wellknown escape for city dwellers from Shanghai and around China, and the folks behind the naked Group’s eco-friendly resorts in the area played an important role in its rising popularity. While founder Grant Horsfield and his wife Delphine (Chief Design Officer of naked Group) were building naked Home in 2007, they stumbled upon the remains of an ancient castle built in 1881 by Scottish missionary Duncan Main. Shortly after the end of WWII, however, the castle was abandoned and eventually collapsed in 1960. Determined to restore the property to its former glory, Horsfield and team began rebuilding the castle, and after a decade, naked Castle – a luxurious and eco-friendly resort – opened its doors in February 2017. Just like naked’s other properties, various forms of green technology are integrated into the design to minimize the impact on the environment and increase energy efficiency with the use of natural and recycled resources. Situated on 128 acres of rolling hills, naked Castle offers 95 beautiful rooms with different design features to suit everyone’s tastes, including the contemporary Village Rooms and Cliffside Suites that offer mesmerizing views of Moganshan’s gentle hills. Bungalow Rooms come with a private outdoor relaxation area, while the ultimate Castle Suites offer uniquely fun themes like ‘gangster,’ ‘king and queen’ or ‘dungeon.’ A couple of dining options are available for guests within the property. You can choose to dine at Paotai Lou, which offers the best dishes from Cantonese, Hangzhou and Ningbo cuisines at the highest vantage point of the resort, or head to naked Bite for an international menu cooked with organic and unprocessed ingredients while enjoying a panoramic view of the region’s mountainous vistas. Just two-and-a-half hours’ drive away from Shanghai (or an hour from Hangzhou), naked Castle is the newest destination for those who are looking for a relaxing weekend and to reconnect with nature. Expect to see more of naked Group’s work in the near future across the country, as resorts in Suzhou, Shaoxing and Chengdu have already been announced.

naked Castle Transforming a Historical Villa into an Urban Resort

12 Sanjiuwu Village, Moganshan, Deqing, Zhejiang Province (400 920 0518, www.nakedcastle.cn)

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The Agony and Pain of Dancing By Zoey Zha

As the former Artistic Director of the English National Ballet, Derek Deane has been awarded an OBE for his cultural services. Since 2001, he’s been lending his choreography talents to the Shanghai Ballet on major productions like Swan Lake. Created for last year’s 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, Deane revives Hamlet for another run at the Shanghai Grand Theater on March 28-29. How do you view Hamlet? I personally feel that Hamlet is a very isolated person who doesn’t want to be with his family or involved in any intrigue at court. So I set the ballet on two different stages: Hamlet’s room below and the courtroom above it – keeping him isolated in his own space. You’ll notice that he never goes up there to the court and others always come to him. I want the audience to get emotionally involved instead of sitting there and watching people get killed. So I tried to build each character differently. For instance, keeping Ophelia very innocent but the mother very confused and manic. You credit Shanghai Ballet’s principal dancer Wu ‘Tiger’ Husheng as this show’s muse. Why’s that? When Xin Lili, the Artistic Director of Shanghai Ballet, proposed to do a new ballet, I noticed that Tiger was very quiet, smart and alert. He can be funny but terribly withdrawn. Looking at him sitting and pondering alone, Hamlet just came into my mind. Did you ever question whether he would be able to convey the character’s emotions in his performance?

He’s nearly 30 years old now. I think this would be the emotional climax of his dance life. He can be very distant personally, but he’s also a very bright and understanding dancer. Even though he doesn’t speak very good English, he knows what you want and where he is going.

“Although I have a reputation of being strong – some people would say I’m hard to work – but I’ve never wrecked anybody or anyone’s career” What were the challenges in making this ballet? Unlike a woman who turns into a swan, this story is about real people. It’s filled with such a variety of elements and emotions that I prefer to call it ‘dance theater’ in a ballet form. I was very afraid of the translation since Shakespeare’s works are driven by his words. Then I figured that the story was so famous, that it can tell itself. So I just took those important moments and built on that. You’re portrayed as an extremely demanding character in the documentary Agony and Ecstasy. What did you think about that?

Dancers live in two painful worlds: physical and mental. These kinds of suffering must take place sometimes – or almost always – to make a great artist. Dancing is not easy, and I’m not making it any better. You have to massage dancers, and then push – not bully – them. The results, as many turned out, are rewarding. When I was a dancer, I took my physical advantage and turned a little lazy. I think my regret is what drives me to be 100 percent determined when I’m with my dancers, even if it kills them. I don’t want them to hold the same regret because I went easy on them. Although I have a reputation of being strong – some people would say I’m hard to work with or call me a bully – but I’ve never wrecked anybody or anyone’s career.

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Beauty and the Beast Emma Watson (Harry Potter) stars as Belle in this live-action remake of Disney’s 1991 animated classic. Downtown Abbey’s Dan Stevens co-stars as the titular beast with the rest of the cast filled with stalwarts like Academy Awards winners Kevin Kline and Emma Thompson, as well as Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting) and Ian McKellan (Lord of the Rings). The romantic musical will revisit the original’s iconic songs like ‘Be Our Guest’ and an updated version of ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ sung by Ariana Grande and John Legend. Director Bill Condon previously helmed the hit adaptation of the Broadway musical, Dreamgirls, and the film’s trailer has already set a record with over 127.6 million views in one day.

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Kong: Skull Island The Wanda-owned Legendary Entertainment studios reboots King Kong for the second chapter of their ambitious MonsterVerse. While he’s already scheduled for an epic fight in 2020’s Godzilla vs. Kong, viewers will get their first glimpse of the updated colossal ape in Kong: Skull Island. Tom Hiddleston (Thor), John Goodman and Samuel L. Jackson star as members of the shadowy government organization, Monarch, who discover a mysterious island full of apex predators. Academy Award winner Brie Larson (Room) co-stars as a war photojournalist who joins the dangerous expedition to investigate further. 3 4 | ma r ch 2 0 1 7 | w w w . thatsmags . com

“There is a disconnect between what Trump and his appointees might want to do and what Hollywood wants to do”

Speculation is running rampant as government officials and movie industry representatives from China and America meet to renegotiate trade terms established five years ago from Xi Jinping’s landmark visit to Hollywood. The 2012 deal was struck, temporarily settling a case that the United States brought against China to the World Trade Organization (WTO). It erased an almost 20-year-old quota on American films, nearly doubling the number of US movies imported for China releases to 34 per year. It also increased Hollywood studios’ share of China’s box office receipts, from 13 percent to 25 percent of the revenue. China’s box office has since enjoyed remarkable growth, so it’s beneficial for both sides to come to a quick deal and avoid a WTO case. The Global Times predicts that a dozen more films will be added to the quota with the share of revenue increasing to the international average of 40 percent. However, folks like University of Southern California political science professor and ChinaAmerica film industry analyst Stanley Rosen are concerned due to newly elected US President Donald Trump’s loud rhetoric on China’s trade practices.

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Hao After months of decline, China’s box office rebounded in a big way last month, thanks to another recordbreaking Chinese New Year holiday filled with domestic blockbusters that earned over USD490 million. Also pitching in were hit foreign films like the Vin Diesel starring xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, as well as solid Valentine’s Day opening for Oscar favorite La La Land.

Bu Hao While the Stephen Chow-produced Journey to the West: Demon Chapter ruled the first day of Chinese New Year and is en route to grossing USD232 million, it’s been viewed as a slight disappointment. Chow’s first Journey to the West film set records at the box office, but its 2017 sequel has been overshadowed by Jackie Chan’s hit China-India coproduction Kung Fu Yoga.

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Causing A Scene

Sleep No More Extended What’s New Beijing ‘future music’ electronic collective continues a Spring Festival tradition with Year of the Rooster. Staying true to the spirit of the animal, boisterous beats are supplied by label stalwarts like Howie Lee, Guzz, Jason Hou and ZHI-16. Acclaimed contemporaries in China’s underground like Beijing’s Lofimaker and Shanghai’s Damacha also contribute. Available at dohits.bandcamp.com. It’s award season and QQ Video has scored the rights to this year’s Grammy and Academy Awards. This year’s Grammys featured exciting live collaborations like Metallica and Lady Gaga, as well as a surprising choice for ‘Record of the Year’ (as usual). If you missed the Oscars on February 28, watch it anytime at v.qq.com.

Punchdrunk Theatre’s pioneering immersive theater adaptation of Macbeth has enjoyed years-long sold-out runs in New York City, London and Brookline, Massachusetts. Its hit Shanghai production is on the same path with organizers announcing the show will be extended into May with tickets available at sleepnomore.cn Since its December opening, Sleep No More has consistently sold out. The show takes place at the McKinnon Hotel on Beijing Xi Lu – formerly abandoned office space remade specifically to house the show. Its rich environment provides a playground for audience members to explore over the show’s three hours. As the show’s producer Colin Nightingale told That’s, “A lot of the storytelling comes out of conversations between audience members after the show.” For our review of the show, visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai. Until May, 7pm/7.15pm/7.30pm/7.45pm (Wed-Sat) and 3pm/3.15pm/3.30pm/3.45pm (Sat-Sun), RMB550 (RMB650 on Fri-Sat evenings). McKinnon Hotel, 1013 Beijing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu 北京西路 1013号, 近江宁路 (5299 0571, booking@mckinnonhotel.cn)

The follow-up to the hit 2014 film The Lego Movie takes viewers to Gotham. Arrested Development’s Will Arnett voices Batman, who must go on a personal journey to learn the importance of teamwork so he can take down The Joker. Expect a light-hearted romp full of silly riffs for kids and adults. The Lego Batman Movie opens nationwide on March 3. w w w . thatsmags . com | ma r ch 2 0 1 7 | 3 5

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Step Into the Light Up In the Skies With James Turrell By Andrew Chin, photos by Rachel Deason

Light has never felt more powerful when in the hands of James Turrell. As one of the leading figures in the Light and Space movement that emerged out of southern California, he has stretched the parameters of contemporary art by using light as a medium.

amous fans like Drake have paid tribute and Shanghai has responded in kind, flocking to Turrell’s first career retrospective in China, Immersive Light, which runs until May 21 at the Long Museum West Bund. “In 2013, I visited my daughter who was studying in New York. We went to an exhibition of James Turrell at the Guggenheim Museum and were incredibly touched by the enchantment of these works,” explains Long Museum co-founder Wang Wei. “We also saw how good he was at using the space of the museum. At the time, the Long Museum was just established and we felt that James Turrell was an artist that could fully take advantage of the space and truly cause a sensation. Of course, I also notice the long queue of

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visitors that were eager to see the exhibition.” Due to the nature of his work, 13 Turrell pieces were created for Immersive Light based on prototypes of his past work. Wang describes it as the “most massive and large-scale construction of works in the Long Museum’s history.” “To set them up, the Long Museum team has been working with James Turrell’s team for almost a year – combining the art pieces with the distinguishing features of the Long Museum,” she says. “It’s made me incredibly happy to work with James Turrell from the very beginning of this exhibition. I watched how scrupulous he is about every detail, how persistent in his principles he is and his deep understanding of his work.” Immersive Light opens with a stunner. One of the exhibit’s two experience rooms, ‘Ganzeld, Shangri La (Over the Hump), 2017’ makes an immediate impression. First built in 1976 as ‘Ganzfeld,’ it’s a product of sensory deprivation experiments that James Turrell and contemporaries Robert Irwin and Ed Wortz worked on together in the late 1960s.

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“With carefully designed space and light, this piece creates an illusion of seemingly indeterminate and indefinite space filled with a tangible light substance,” Wang says. “Viewers cannot discern any horizon or dimensions. It resembles the experience of pilots flying disoriented through cloud and fog, or going through a whiteout in a blizzard.” While visitors’ time with the piece can be limited to five minutes during busy times, ‘Ganzeld, Shangri La (Over the Hump)’ doesn’t take long to make an impression. As the room fills with changing colors of flourescent light, it elicits a euphoric feeling – one that famously inspired Drake’s music video, ‘Hotline Bling,' and his Twitter declaration that "I fucks with James Turrell." While the 72-year-old Turrell issued a wry official response noting, “while I am truly flattered to learn that Drake fucks with me, I nevertheless wish to make clear that neither I nor any of my woes was involved in any way in the making of the video,” the scene at Immersive Light is full of smiling couples shimmying to the perpetually changing colors of Turrell’s light work. However, bliss is just one of the many emotions that Turrell’s work inspires. Pieces like ‘Wedgework’ take visitors through a path of disorienting darkness, subtly using projected light that creates illusions of barriers. ‘Magnatron’ projects calming light through an old television, a clash of contradictions.

Viewers cannot discern any horizon or dimensions. It resembles the experience of pilots flying disoriented through cloud and fog, or going through a whiteout in a blizzard

More recent pieces like ‘Transmission Light Work’ highlight Turrell’s adoption of newer technologies, using holography to create seemingly physical pieces out of light – its colors and forms shifting as the viewer walks around it. Immersive Light also pays tribute to Turrell’s work with other forms. A video details the euphoria elicited by his ‘skyscapes’ – enclosed rooms open to the sky through an aperture in the roof. The second floor is largely dedicated to Turrell’s most famous work, Roden Crater – an extinct cinder volcano that the artist has spent the past four decades transforming into a massive naked-eye observatory. “It’s his most iconic work and the culmination of his career.” Wang says of the unfinished piece. “Through photos, schemes and plans, visitors can see the scale of this amazing work.” A trained pilot and a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, Turrell’s background studying psychology, astronomy and math makes him a fascinating figure in contemporary art – one that the New York Times has described as “a cosmic cowboy.” While Turrell will visit the museum next month and give a public talk, Wang prefers that visitors come with an open mind free of thoughts of the artist’s back story. “The works of James Turrell generally reminds me of an abyss filled with mystery,” she says. “When visitors enter the space, they are going to be immediately blown away by these installations of light.” Until May 21, 10am-6pm (Sun-Tues), RMB200. Long Museum West Bund, 3398 Longteng Dadao, by Ruining Lu 龙腾大道3398号, 近瑞宁路 (6422 7636, www.thelongmuseum.org)

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Mike Watt Reflects on Five Decades of Rocking Econo By Andrew Chin

group, Firehose. With Crawford on vocals and guitar, the band funk, exemplified on their classic 1984 double album, Double continued The Minutemen’s Nickels on the Dime. penchant for experimentation “We were very influenced by our peers while at the same over five albums, while forging a time having the respect to never copy or steal from them,” unique sound that would influn a brilliant five-decade career, Mike Watt Watt explains. “I was proud of us developing a sound we could ence the 1990s alternative boom. has broadened the musical vocabulary of call ours, and the autonomist way we maintained our inde“The Minutemen were very 80s hardcore and inspired the 90s alterna- pendence.” important to me – so important tive nation. He continues to serve as collaboThe band also gained accolades for its ‘econo’ approach – that I’m gonna bring you cats rator with underground artists stretching recording as inexpensively as possible by booking cheap latesome songs I wrote in those from Japan to Europe. night studio time, recording on used tape, practicing and redays, so I can share a little bit of cording their songs in order to cut down on editing time, and But although he’s been a member of the those ‘roots’ of my beginnings,” using their albums to promote their numerous tours, which reunited version of The Stooges and toured Watt says. they scheduled around their day jobs. America with Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder “I like that the idea that find“‘Econo’ was a philosophy for us because it was pretty as his backing band, Watt admits he only got ing your own voice is a good into music to hang out with childhood friend much the only way we could do it,” Watt says. “We came from thing that people see in The working families and didn’t have much of the weight of the and guitarist D. Boon. Minutemen. People see our story heavy coin. We were all living on our own, so you had to bal“When the [late 1970s Hollywood punk] and might think, ‘hey, maybe me movement came, we got caught up in it,” Watt ance a lot.” and my buddy could start our Shortly after completing a 1985 tour with another emergsays. “We were very lucky because the scene own band.’” ing indie act, R.E.M., D. Boon was killed in a van accident. was open enough to let lots of cats take a The affection that Watt Watt’s would eventually overcome his depression – and desire chance at making a band and play their stuff to quit music – after Sonic Youth convinced him to start perwithout artistic compromise.” forming again. Together with drummer George Hurley, Eventually it was a superfan of The Minutemen, Ed they formed The Minutemen in 1980. While Crawford, who convinced Watt and Hurley to start a new peers in the nascent hardcore scene, like Black Flag and Dead Kennedys, would define the genre’s militant sound, The Minutemen would become just as influential. Their contribution was to broaden the genre by incorporating disparate influences from country to

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inspires was evident in his first ‘solo’ album, 1994’s Ball Hog or Tugboat?, which featured 48 guests including members of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beastie Boys, The Lemonheads, Wilco and Parliament-Funkadelic. “The main theory I was testing was: If the bass player knew the tune, then anyone could come on board on guitar, drums or to sing,” he says. “Everyone was righteous about it and very open. People getting together and creating something is a precious thing. It takes trust and it takes heart.” To support the album, Watt famously toured small clubs with a backing band featuring Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl and Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder (on guitar). Both were at the height of their fame. “It was Dave’s idea,” Watt says. “He put out this idea of a tour for this album he had made with his new band, The Foo Fighters. They would open alongside a band Eddie had formed with his wife Beth, called Hovercraft. Then they would both play with me for the third act. “It’s so trippy how none of that tour was really planned. We just got together for a couple of days and just did it.” While they attempted to keep the details of the tour secret, with Grohl and Vedder performing in disguise, word quickly spread. Watt was introduced, briefly, to the mainstream. “I gotta say: It was pretty much a pants-shitter for me cuz I had never really been in that sitch before,” Watt admits. “But looking back on my ‘musical journey,’ it was a real sea change for me. I started trying things I’d never been brave enough to do before. Hell, I started writing operas.” Over the past two decades, Watt has toured and collaborated with Perry Farrell in Porno for Pyros, Dinosaur Jr’s J. Mascis (on his solo projects) and the reformed version of The Stooges. “It was the fucking Stooges – music I fucking loved like crazy!” he raves.

Watt’s also built links with Japan’s indie music scene through collaboration with local acts like Lite, Mr. Shimmy and Ms. Yuko. He hopes to do the same in China on his forthcoming tour, which is being organized by Shanghai-based freak-rock act Round Eye. While admitting that his knowledge of Chinese music is limited to acts he’s discovered through the Internet, like P.K. 14, Watt is excited to delve into Shanghai's scene with fourshows from March 19-25. “Nearly every place in the world has some kind of underground music that they can call their own, and that I just can't wait to find out about,” he says. “I love people everywhere who are driven to experiment with different ways of expression.” He remains busy with recording sessions planned this year for Panther Burns, his project with Tav Falco, and Big Walnuts Yonder – a project with members of Wilco, Deerhoof and Tera Melos. “I’m trying to keep things down to three trios mostly,” he says. “Two of them were opera bands that have ‘completed their mission’ but I love playing with them so much that I’m writing them each new albums – not opera, but a collection of songs written for them specifically.” “The other, Il Sogno del Marinaio, is a three-way collaboration with two Italian musicians. Although it’s an ever-evolving collaboration. It’s actually a European band, now that I think of it. Huh, I’m in a European band? Never thought of that.”

“’Econo’ was a philosophy for us because it was pretty much the only we could do it. We came from working families and didn’t have much of the weight of the heavy coin”

Mar 19, 8pm, RMBTBA. Doing Livehouse, Rm 211, 338 Wenhui Lu, by Longcheng Lu 文汇路338弄211室, 近龙城路 Mar 20, 8pm, RMBTBA. Uptown Records, 115 Pingwu Lu, by Xingfu Lu 平武路115号, 近幸福路 (6223 8368) Mar 21, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Live Bar, 800 Guoshun Dong Lu, by Shuangyang Lu 国顺东路800号, 近双阳路 (2833 7674) Mar 25, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

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The Temper Trap Road Warriors By Andrew Chin

ising out of Melbourne’s famed indie rock scene a dozen years ago, The Temper Trap has enjoyed global success rare for Australian bands. As lead guitarist and keyboardist Joseph Greer explains, that was always part of the plan. “The mission of the band was to make it as far as we could,” he says. “Australia has a great music scene, but we always hoped to reach as many as possible.” Speaking from Switzerland during a stop on their world tour, The Temper Trap have more than lived up to their early goal. They’ve also toured with Coldplay and opened for The Rolling Stones during a massive show at Sydney’s Hyde Park. The quartet was forged from the friendship of Indonesian-born frontman Dougy Mandagi and bassist Jonathan Aherne, who first met when Aherne approached Mandagi for guitar lessons after seeing him busking. Along with Toby Dundas and original lead guitarist Lorenzo Sillitto, the quartet quickly developed a local following for rousing shows spotlighting Mandagi’s impressive vocal range and the group’s penchant for switching instruments. Despite scoring an early record deal with respected Melbourne indie label Liberation Music, the group decided to relocate to London to build a UK fanbase. “We focused on pushing anywhere we could,” Greer recalls, who joined the group around that time. It proved to be a savvy move. Attention grabbing performances at industry expos like 2008’s Musexpo in London won praise from the BBC. They were the first signings to the relaunched Infectious Music, the London label started by legendary A&R figure Korda Marshall, who famously signed Muse and Paul Oakenfold to deals. The group linked with producer Jim Abbis (Adele, Arctic Monkeys) for their debut disc, Conditions. Although it took months for it to take off, the album’s lead single, ‘Sweet Disposition’ would become a bona fide global hit after its inclusion on the (500) Days of Summer soundtrack. The anthemic song would break into the Top 10 charts of the UK, Ireland and the US Alternative Charts, fueling headlining tours across North America and Europe, as well as prime slots at mega music festi-

vals like Glastonbury, Rocksilde and Big Day Out. A dance remix of the track by Axwell and Dirty South would also top the Billboard dance charts. Their victory for Best Group and Most Popular Australian Single at the 2010 ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Music Awards was confirmation that their overseas bet had paid off. Ironically, the song remains a gift and a curse. The band’s attempts to radically move away from their established sound on their self-titled sophomore disc netted them two more ARIA Awards but was ultimately polarizing. “Naturally over the years, you take in different influences along the way,” Greer says. “We still hope that we can maintain some of the DNA of the band, but you do want to grow and try new things - to keep things interesting for yourself.” Last year’s Thick As Thieves was an attempt to fuse the sound of their first two records. Recorded over four years across Byron Bay, London and Montreal with Grammy winning producer Damian Taylor (Björk, Arcade Fire, The Killers), the album was their second to top the Australian charts. However, Greer admits, “I think we all would’ve hoped that it got a bigger reception than it has. We worked on it for a long time and are still very proud of it, but unfortunately it didn’t connect on the level that we would’ve hoped.” “We’re still very lucky that it made to so many place and that we are able to keep playing shows,” he adds, noting the band has toured Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, North America and Europe over the past year. As their world tour wraps up, The Temper Trap will make their China debut on March 6 at Bandai Namco Shanghai Base (formerly QSW Culture Center) as the first act in Live Nation Asia’s Soundbox series dedicated to ‘bringing cutting-edge talent to Asia’ regardless of musical genre. “(Asia’s) opened up a lot more and become a viable market for touring bands, which is really exciting,” Greer says.

“The mission of the band was to make it as far as we could. Australia has a great music scene, but we always hoped to reach as many as possible”

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Mar 6, 8pm, RMB288-330. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Addison Groove So Long Chicago By Oscar Holland

he first time I heard Addison Groove’s ‘Footcrab,’ I didn’t really know what I was listening to. I just knew that I liked it. “People actually say that to me that quite often,” the producer tells me over the phone from his studio. “That’s really cool.” Consisting of a hypnotic kick drum loop, sorrowful chords and a flurry of short vocal stabs (the most prominent one repeatedly blaring the word ‘footcrab’), the track was puzzlingly infectious. It was unlike anything being made – or even played – in the UK at that time. The year was 2010 and electronic music was at a restless juncture. While dubstep was still a dominant sound in Britain’s clubs, its star was fast waning. Ravers were growing tired of overblown drops and chainsaw synths. (Or to use Williams’ more direct assessment: “dubstep turned to shit.”) The time was ripe for something new. This is precisely how ‘Footcrab’ – an otherwise improbable anthem – was able to sweep London’s clubs. Williams (then known in the dubstep scene as Headhunter), created a new moniker and, with it, a new sound. Under the name Addison Groove, he became one of the first producers to fuse UK influences with urgent, energetic beats from Chicago, namely footwork, juke and ghetto house. “A lot of people say to me: ‘If it wasn’t for ‘Footcrab,’ I wouldn’t have discovered footwork,” Williams continues. “But it was a dubstep tune. It was just a dubstep track with footwork sounds.” In retrospect, it was both and neither simultaneously. Using the record as a bridge between genres, Williams paved the way for a new breed of producers. Having long marched to the beat of its own drum, Britain’s electronic underground was embracing American influences again. Fittingly, when I speak to Williams, he’s just returned from a tour of the US. And although America has welcomed Addison Groove’s hybrid sound, he still gets asked to play old Headhunter songs (“Denver’s a dubstep city, and the promoter there bluntly said, ‘We just wanna hear the old shit,’” he laughs). But what do people think in Chicago? “I’ve played in Chicago a couple of times,” he recalls. “I knew a lot of footwork guys were coming out to my parties there, but I wasn’t gonna try and play footwork to them! They’ve got way more of it than I do; they can educate me more than I can educate them. So I came up with some crazy UK shit instead. “I’m never gonna go to Chicago and play footwork. That would be a stupid thing to do!” The issue may soon be redundant anyway. Having produced two albums inspired by the sounds of Chicago (2012’s Transistor Rhythm

and 2014’s Presents James Grieve), Williams’ approach is evolving. Among his new, more prominent influences, he lists once-obscure genres that are now making headway both sides of the Atlantic: South African gqom, Angolan kuduru and cumbia from South America. “My new stuff is definitely less of a Chicago sound – I was doing that for so long,” he explains. “It was one of my strongest influences, from the moment I discovered it. But you can’t keep doing the same thing. I’ve got to keep myself interested. “I really love Afrobeats and I listen to a lot of old African stuff, but I never really brought any of it into my music. I thought, ‘I love this music and I love playing it out, so I might as well see if I can bastardize it in my own way.’ So that’s kind of what my new record is.” “I played a party recently where our music policy was strictly salsa, Afrobeats, cumbia and maybe a little bit of funk – but nothing too new and nothing too hard. I changed my name to DJ Tropical Discos for the night, and it was a really good vibe. I got to play all the music that I listen to in my car.” Williams is clearly no mindless crowd-pleaser. But he has no intention of alienating fans either. As well as avoiding footwork in Chicago, he’s wise enough to leave some of his more esoteric records – and his DJ Tropical Discos alias – at home as he prepares to tour China. “I don’t think Dominican merengue from the 1940s will go down too well,” he admits. He’s probably right. Just don’t ask him to play any chainsaw dubstep.

“The Chicago sound was one of my strongest influences from the moment I discovered it. But you can’t keep doing the same thing. I’ve got to keep myself interested”

Mar 31, 10pm-late, RMB60. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115 号,近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

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Sleepmakeswaves Thunder From Down Under By Andrew Chin

nown for bringing post-rock stalwarts like Tortoise, Mono and Toe to China, Chengdu-based promoters New Noise have racked up a loyal following that routinely sells out their shows. It’s allowed them to introduce lesser-known acts to China like Australia’s Sleepmakewaves, who return with a nine-city tour that stops off at MAO Livehouse on March 10. “Sleepmakeswaves is truly one of the most exciting bands to see live,” New Noise founder Jef Vryes declares. “It’s a melodic tsunami that will overwhelm everybody.” Bassist Alex Wilson appreciates the love and the band hopes to make it reciprocal. Their upcoming shows will be the first to celebrate their newest disc, Made of Breath Only. “We feel it’s a real honor to be able to tour China,” he says. “We haven’t played any of the (new) songs live yet, so I think there’s going to be a real energy that comes from us discovering what these songs are like on stage. I’m happy that China is the place that we get to do that.” With a sound they dub ‘crescendo-core’ for its mix of disparate influences like metal, progressive rock, indie and electronica, Wilson promises that Made of Breath Only will be “dark and brooding” compared to their last disc. “Made Of Breath Only describes how so much of what we experience is fragile and fleeting,” he explains. “We came to this idea because of personal experiences we had in the two years following Love of Cartography and a bit of a preoccupation with water, ice and the cold." Once again, the group convened with producer Nick DiDia (Pearl

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Jam, Bruce Springsteen) in his Byron Bay studio. However, Wilson admits, “The creative process wasn’t so easy this time around as we’re pursuing both sides of our approach more fully than before." “There are more ambient, drawn-out moments on this album than any before, but also moments that are denser, busier and more rifffocused than what we've attempted in the past. It was a challenge to tie all these elements together into a whole that felt unified.” However, Wilson beams about the final result and the group’s unlikely journey. The group formed in 2006 after he and guitarist Tom Binetter responded to a MySpace post made by guitarist Jonathan Khor looking for members to start a new post-rock project. He admits there “were just a handful of bands when [they] started out,” but the buzz generated from their electric live show led to plum opening spots for Mono and Boris. “We rely on the chemistry and communication between the four of us on stage,” Wilson says. “We don't jam and prefer to play tight, but I believe the songs take on a new kind of life from being performed in the moment." While Binetter and Khor have since left the group, Wilson promises Sleepmakewaves’ passion remains the same. “We’re driven by a desire to keep writing songs and seeing the world by playing music with people we love,” he says. “All of us, including our previous members, remain good friends.”

“We haven’t played any of the (new) songs live yet, so I think there’s going to be a real energy that comes from us discovering what these songs are like on stage”

Mar 10, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. 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 (newnoise.taobao.com)

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Wuthering Heights A Victorian Romance Gone Wrong By Andrew Chin

raised across Europe for their open-air adaptations of stage classics, Chapterhouse Theatre has been building a following across China after bringing The Jungle Book and Sherlock Holmes and the Hounds of Baskervilles on tours last year. “As we organize these tours from our offices in Lincoln it feels quite surreal to think that the company has had some success in a country so far away,” admits Artistic Director Richard Main. “I have been quite surprised at how warmly we have been received, only because it’s a new venture. As with any theater, you do something you love and you hope other people will love it too.” The British group is looking to capitalize on the buzz with their tour of Wuthering Heights that stops off at Shanghai Grand Theater from March 24-30. Emily Brontë’s lone novel remains regarded as a masterpiece in English literature and Main praises the 1847 book as a pioneering work. “It is essentially the bridge between women writing books about things that they thought people wanted to read, and beginning to write as strong individuals with passions and desires that had been locked away and denied to them as women,” he says. Written during the Victorian age, Wuthering Heights continues to resonate with its stark depiction of the era and the doomed romance between the rough orphan Heathcliff and Catherine, the daughter of the man that took him in. Often compared to Romeo and Juliet for its tragic love story, Main agrees that Wuthering Heights depicts “a real love.” “There is absolutely nothing superficial about it,” he adds. “It’s about a love that all of us aspire to, but very few actually achieve. It’s about the brutality of love.” While Brontë tells the multi-generational story through several narrators, Chapterhouse Theatre will forego that approach and “tell the story directly through live action.” “I really wanted to draw out the passionate relationship between

Catherine and Heathcliff and tell the story through their eyes,” Main explains. “Even though their story is only part of the overall plot of Wuthering Heights, here it is always at the forefront of the drama – playing on the characters’ minds and never allowing the audience to forget the dangerous dark passions that consume Catherine and Heathcliff.” Chapterhouse veterans Emily Hurdiss and Matt Christmas will take on the main roles, while award-winning writer Laura Turner penned the stage adaptation. Past touring productions have impressed across Europe both for its gorgeous costuming and the use of open-air stages to recreate the story’s moors setting. “I’ve been to Haworth where the Bronte sisters lived. If you stand near the church, which is beside the vicar ridge, you cannot help but have a feeling of strange impending Victorianesque doom. Death haunted Victorian society and more so at Haworth, where the land and water was riddled with illness,” Main says.

“Wuthering Heights is essentially the bridge between women writing books about things that they thought people wanted to read and beginning to write as strong individuals”

However, he’s confident that Chapterhouse Theatre will be able to recreate that mood during its tour of theaters across China. “Wuthering Heights works within our imagination with its windswept and barren moorland setting,” he says. “The gothic atmosphere that is created is an emotional one. What we take as being some form of Victorian horror is presented in the words the people speak and the way they treat each other.” The Victorian age remains a strong muse for the company. Although they recently completed a tour of A Christmas Carol, which included a performance at the British Museum, Main promises Chapterhouse Theatre will return later this year with tours of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre.

Mar 24-27 and 30, 7.30pm (with 2pm matinee show on Sat-Sun), RMB50-380. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, 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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fter recent dalliances bringing film favorites like Reservoir Dogs and The Princess Bride to stage, theater group DreamWeaver returns to its roots with their upcoming production of Godspell. The rousing musical was a sensation in the 1970s, mixing powerful songs, hippie fashion and parables inspired from the Bible. It launched the career of Tony and Grammy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz, whose 2003 hit Wicked will also be making its China debut at Shanghai Culture Square in April. “The concept is that we are following a community from its birth as they grow up together, and then grow together,” DreamWeaver founder and Godspell director Ann James explains. The show literally begins with the voice of God as he brings a diverse cast of strangers with distinct traits together. “They come from absolute chaos of not knowing each other and develop into a community, which is what Stephen Schwartz wanted it to be about,” James says. “He didn’t want it to be about Jesus dying on the cross. He wanted to take audiences on a journey to see how people who are actually strangers could grow into a community of loving and understanding. Jesus just happens to be the vehicle for the parables and lessons.”

“We had a likeminded idea of bringing theater to Shanghai audiences and for drawing more locals into Huangpu Theater”

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DreamWeaver’s Heavenly Delights By Andrew Chin

While Schwartz’s original songs remain embedded in Broadway lore, James notes this production will adopt the music from the hit 2011 Broadway revival of the show. “It has a real rock and roll score,” James says. “It has R&B and blues influences that just weren’t there for the original, so it will be more contemporary, hip and more accessible to audiences in Shanghai.” Boasting a cast of stalwarts of the city’s English language musical theater scene (Kirsty Grace, David Martinez, Amahl Zamir, Denise Minnifield and Kevin Maxim!), James promises that Godspell will deliver the goods. The show is also notable for being DreamWeaver’s first stage production at Huangpu Theater. The 83-year-old venue near People’s Square was recently refurbished by the government, with the company landing the exclusive rights to do local English productions in the newly remade thrust theater on its lower level. “We had a likeminded idea of bringing theater to Shanghai audiences and for drawing more locals into their theater,” James explains. “We get to do bigger shows and have more exposure in the Chinese market.” It’s a remarkable rise for DreamWeaver, whose first official Shanghai show, The SantaLand Diaries at The Mansion Hotel was held five years ago – merely months after James arrived in Shanghai from Houston. James will direct DreamWeaver’s upcoming adaptation of School of Rock in April and Yasmina Reza’s Olivier Award-winning dark comedy God of Carnage, which was adapted to film by Oscarwinning director Roman Polanski in 2011. James, however, notes DreamWeaver refuses to rest on their laurels with a goal of turning the 400-seat Huangpu Theater into a creative hub. She says, “We want to stay open to ideas, groups and innovations that need an upscale venue as space.”

Mar 18-19, 7.30pm (2pm show on Sun), RMB280-380 (RMB80 for students under 25 years old). Huangpu Theater, 780 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu 南京东路780号, 近广西北路 (www.tryclearcut.com)

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Liu Yi: A Travel Inward Until Mar 11. MoCA Pavilion, Gate 7, People's Park, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xinchang Lu 南京西路231号人民公园7号门, 近新昌路 (6327 9900, www.

Wang Dawei: Loners

Until Apr 18. FQ Projects, Lane 927, No. 76 Huanhai Zhong Lu, by Maoming Nan Lu 淮海中路927弄76号, 近茂名南路 (6466 2940, www.fqprojects.com)

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Adou: Where/ What/When

Until Apr 7. m97, 1/F, 363 Changping Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 昌平路363号1楼, 近陕西北路 (6266 1597,

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Chen Yujun: The House Cannot Forget and The River Never Remembers

10 Years of Love

Until Mar 22. Art Labor, Bldg 4, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu 永嘉路570号4号楼, 近岳阳路 (3460 5331, www. artlaborgallery.com)

Until April 16. BANK, Bldg 2, B/F, Lane 298 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 安福路298号, 近乌鲁木齐路 (6301 3622, www.mabsociety.com) and Arario Gallery, Lane 320, No. 1-2 Tianping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 天平路320弄1-2号, 近衡山路 (5424 9220, www.arariogallery.com)

Zhou Li: Shadow of the Wind

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Shanghai International Literary Festival

Bibliophiles of the city, rejoice! The multi-faceted wonders of the written word are being made manifest once more, as literati from around the world alight in Shanghai to dazzle with their wit and wisdom. From award-winning literary icons to Game of Thrones loving historians, the M Restaurant Group is bringing every creed of author to Glam to pay homage to the delight of reading from March 10-22.

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The Amazing Amy Tan

On Her Upcoming Memoir, Where the Past Begins

ver since her award-winning debut The Joy Luck Club stampeded onto the New York Times bestseller list for an impressive 77 weeks, Amy Tan has loomed as the biggest Asian-American literary voice. Speaking from her San Francisco home, the 64-year-old chuckles at her hallowed status. “I get referred to as some kind of historical figure,” she jokes, before dramatically dropping her voice to say, “back in the ancient days of early Asian-American literature…” While The Joy Luck Club and its subsequent 1993 film adaptation were commercial successes notable for showing there was a market for Asian-American stories, Tan has also become a kkfigure whose tropes other Asian-American writers rebel against. “Some people condemn my writing and say, ‘She’s writing about the past, which is not what we are about,’ whereas others say, ‘She opened the door to our being able to do this,’” Tan says. “I take credit for neither one. I was just doing what I wanted to do with my own writing. If I opened doors, great – I don’t take credit for it. If it makes people feel that the past is being too honored, then go write a book that brings Asian-American literature to the future.” www.thatsmags.com | march 2017 | 49

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She notes that her style is uniquely rooted in her experience as an American-born daughter of two Chinese immigrants who fled the country during the Chinese Civil War. “When I was a kid, I never wanted to know anything about China and my parents never really talked to us about China. It was within 10 years of the war and people were still pretty racist and paranoid about Communist China. As kids, people would call you terrible names,” she says. “It wasn’t until I was much older that I started hearing over the years obliquely about that man – and my mother’s arranged marriage and her three daughters [in Shanghai].” Her mother’s experience inspired The Joy Luck Club, which was also spurred on by Tan’s first visit to Shanghai, two years prior to the book’s release. “It was 1987, so women were still wearing blue pant suits and short hair. I thought I was going to blend in, but there were people crowded around me saying, ‘Oh, she’s weird looking,’” she chuckles. “My mom said, ‘You don’t even belong here. They can tell by the way you look, the way you talk and everything about you that you are American, you’re not Chinese.’ It was like a disappointment, because I really wanted to be Chinese.” Tan laughs at her youthful woe and has since visited Shanghai about 15 times over the past 30 years. “The city morphs every six months, so it’s always dramatic and surprising,” she says. “Yet, what fascinates me about it is its past, which also includes my mother because that’s where she grew up. While she was dirt 50 | march 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

poor in America, she was once a socialite in Shanghai.” Tan adds, “Shanghai has always been incredibly avant-garde, fashionable and had this society where people are way up there in impossible ways, and people that are way down there. That’s interesting to see, just in the historical context of mother’s life.” The city’s rich past was the inspiration for Tan’s 2013 novel, The Valley of Amazement. Inspired by a photo of a courtesan in 1910 Shanghai who “was wearing the exact same thing as my grandmother in my

I get referred to as some kind of historical figure – back in the ancient days of early Asian-American literature…

favorite photo of her,” she admits. “I never imagined I would ever write a story about a courtesan – it seemed so clichéd and potboiler romance stuff.” Inquiries into details of the photo led to extensive research of the era’s courtesans, fashion and social structure. “I had to be in that world full-time,” Tan explains. “After a while, you just have to write even if you sense what the criticism could be.” The writing process is the subject of Tan’s upcoming book, Where the Past Begins, that is

tentatively scheduled for an October release. She describes it as “an accidental book” – a memoir inspired by going through boxes of family memorabilia. “It’s the underside of the mothers of The Joy Luck Club stripped away and not looking so great,” Tan says. “It shows the kind of emotional trauma in [my mom’s] life and how that was handed to me, which became something I had to deal with.” “It’s not about the details; it’s about the imagination. It’s not about making something up; it’s about taking something that’s from the depths of who you are, and finding these things that are almost like repressed memory and going, ‘Oh, that’s how my imagination works.’ That’s what I do with fiction.” While she’s currently doing revisions – a result of changing her writing process to submit one piece a week to her publisher – Tan says she will preview Where the Past Begins during her Shanghai Literary Festival appearances on March 11-12. She’s also been using her voice in other ways, recently appearing at the San Francisco Women’s Day March following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Tan admits Trump’s immigration policies strike close to her heart due to her family’s personal experiences. “We were illegal immigrants who faced the possibility of being deported for 10 years,” she says. “There’s this great fear that your life – one that you are still creating – is going to be taken from you in an instant.” Mar 11, 4pm, RMB85. Glam. Mar 12, noon, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20 号外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

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Friday, Mar 10

Sunday, Mar 12

Jeff Wasserstrom: The Boxers & Buffalo Bill – Stories of China in 1900 The renowned historian and professor of modern China explores Buffalo Bill’s incredibly popular Wild West show of 1901 that gave Americans a glimpse of China while depicting the previous year’s Boxing Uprising and invasion by the Eight Allied Armies. Wasserstrom will also delve on other representations from that era, as well as Buffalo Bill’s ties to the Middle Kingdom. Mar 10, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

Saturday, Mar 11

Jan Latta: Life of a Wildlife Photographer Stan Grant: Talking to My Country

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The esteemed Australian journalist previously served as a CNN correspondent in Beijing. His Walkley Award-winning memoir, Talking to My Country, recounts his journey as a Wiradjuri man from poverty stricken upbringings to respected television presenter. Grant will discuss the book’s impact and how it has sparked an ongoing discussion around culture, racism and what society can do better.

Mar 12, 10am, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Mar 11, 2pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Amy Tan and Duncan Clark: A Conversation Between Writers

Mar 12, noon, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Mar 11, 4pm, RMB85 (RMB45 for students). Glam.

Taras Grescoe: Shanghai Grand

See p58. Mar 11, 10am, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

That’s Shanghai Erotic Fiction Contest

See p52 Mar 11, noon, RMB85 (RM40 for students). Glam.

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Alec Ash: Little Emperors, Rat Tribes

Duncan Clark: Pragmatism vs Populism

Amy Tan: Where the Past Begins

Over the years, the city’s literary souls have regaled us with tales of Scottish lords wooing maidenly Metro attendants, divine giantesses satisfying their lust by straddling the Pearl Tower and randy robots breaking a lot more than Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. Join us once again for the That's Shanghai Erotic Fiction Competition and vote for the raunchiest writer in Shanghai.

The best-selling writer from Montreal has received his greatest praise yet for his latest work that brings to life 1930s Shanghai. Grescoe explores life in the Shanghai International Settlement by following the intertwining paths of Sir Victor Sassoon, the flapper Emily “Mickey” Hahn and the decadent poet Zau Sinmay. Mar 12, 2pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Mar 11, 6pm, free entry. Glam.

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The Chinese Dream How Jack Ma Built an Empire By Andrew Chin

s China’s second richest man, Jack Ma is the global face for the country’s innovative tech entrepreneurs. While he recently met with US President Donald Trump to discuss ways to create more than a million jobs in America, Ma’s mighty e-commerce empire Alibaba famously began in a modest Hangzhou apartment 18 years ago. Ma’s journey from an English language teacher to global power player is chronicled in Duncan Clark’s Alibaba: The House that Jack Ma Built. An early advisor for the company, Clark credits its success to “the consistency of Ma’s vision.” “In 1999, [Ma] said he would take on the giants of Silicon Valley and indeed he did. He was driven by an unwavering faith in the power of entrepreneurs and the Internet to transform China,” Clark explains. “Back then in the humble surroundings of his apartment, it all sounded quite impossible, but his self-effacing and humorous personality made me want to believe he could do it.” While Alibaba began with a focus on business-to-business e-commerce and became profitable within two years, the company exploded with the 2003 founding of its business-to-consumer platform, Taobao. Its AliPay function was spun off into its own separate business a year later. “Ultimately Jack’s biggest success in the early days was using his charisma to raise the capital he needed to start Taobao,” Clark says. “His reputation was secured by 2006 with

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In 1999, Jack Ma said he would take on the giants of Silicon Valley and indeed he did. He was driven by an unwavering faith in the power of entrepreneurs and the Internet to transform China Taobao’s humiliation of eBay in China.” Now Ma uses his engaging personality to charm world leaders, such as his famed appearances at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he routinely undercuts his growing power by noting that he had been rejected 10 times by Harvard. Looking through his archive Ma’s speeches over the last two decades, Clark laughingly points out that the Alibaba founder “has been giving the same speech [over and over again]!” “Not exactly, of course, but he often repeats some stock stories or jokes,” Clark explains. “But if you look at the faces of his audience, you will see that Jack has an incredible ability to make people laugh and keep their attention. Like a stand-up comedian, he knows how to tailor his performance to suit any particular crowd.”

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With a purported 80 percent share of China’s e-commerce market, Alibaba is turning its eyes abroad. Its USD25 billion initial public offering (IPO) three years ago on the New York Stock Exchange was the world’s largest. It recently struck a deal with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, showing its bold intentions to infiltrate Hollywood. “Alibaba has no choice but to diversify,” Clark says. “China’s e-commerce market is changing in line with the country’s consumers, who are demanding [not only better] quality of goods, but also services and cultural content – from financial services to sports and entertainment.” “Big data is the driving force for Alibaba’s diversification. All the information flowing through its e-commerce, finance (especially AliPay) and logistics businesses give it a unique opportunity to anticipate, and perhaps even shape, consumer demand.” An underexplored aspect of Alibaba’s expansion is its focus on emerging markets. While competitors like eBay and Amazon may rule the West, Alibaba Express has become an increasingly popular site for consumers “keen to buy ‘factory gate’ priced products, made in China that are not available through other channels.” As a result, Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built has been greeted with keen global interest with editions available in 15 languages and counting. While Alibaba’s rise to global prominence is seemingly on a smooth course, Clark examines a growing challenge that Chinese entrepreneurs like Ma will face in his Shanghai Literary Festival talk, Pragmatism vs. Populism, that explores rising anti-trade sentiments abroad. “It’s useful to speculate on how individuals like Jack, who famously met President Trump just before he took office, will be put to the test in the current global disorder,” Clark says. “They succeeded against the odds, but now they need to go global. Can they meet this challenge?”

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Tuesday, Mar 14 Keiko Itoh & Betty Barr: Shanghai Under Japanese Occupation – Two Mother’s Stories

The Great FT Debate: Has Western Democracy Been Discredited? As the world spins from the twin shocks of Brexit in the UK and the election of President Trump in the US, some have wondered whether these populist outpourings are a result of ‘too much’ democracy. Financial Times heavy hitters Lucy Hornby, Roula Khalaf, Victor Mallet, Demetri Sevastopulo, John Thornhill, Feng Wang and Jamil Anderlini discuss. Mar 12, 4pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

The two authors explore their mothers’ contrasting experiences of the Japanese occupation of Shanghai. In Ruth’s Record, Barr revisits her American mother’s wartime diary that included time at Lunghua internment camp. Itoh’s My Shanghai 1942-46 is a fictionalized account of a Christian Japanese mother’s struggle with her privileged position in the city. Mar 14, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

Monday, Mar 13

Mihos Kinnas: Haiku Workshop Education Panel: Where’s the Chinese Steve Jobs? As China moves away from creating exports to becoming a global innovation engine, there’s a push to create new products and services that define the times. Ground zero is China’s school system and education analysts Jiang Xueqin, Lenora Chu and Rosaline May Lee will discuss where reform efforts may lead.

The acclaimed Japanese writer has published a book of poems, Today Fish Only, and is also a translator of poems in Japanese and in English. In this workshop, Kinnas will focus on the craft of haiku and its boundless opportunities for expression. Mar 14, 3pm, RMB100. Glam.

Mar 13, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

Mar 11, noon, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路 20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

Geremie Barmé: China Heritage Annual Nanking

Rob Schmitz: Street of Eternal Happiness See p54. Mar 13, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

The historian, cultural critic and editor launches the latest edition of the publication China Heritage Annual, which focus on the history, culture and national life of Nanking from its time as a dynastic center in the 3rd century to today. Mar 14, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

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tretching about three kilometers from east to west in the former French Concession, today’s Changle Lu is home to a mix of modern residential and office buildings, Shanghai-style old lane houses, nail salons, boutiques and restaurants serving cuisines as diverse as the nationalities of its residents. NPR’s Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz has been living on the street with his wife and two young sons for the past seven years. His 2016 book, Street of Eternal Happiness: Big City Dreams Along a Shanghai Road, takes place right in the middle of it. Its title – an eloquent and romantic translation of Changle Lu (长乐路, literally ‘long happiness road’) – might give a fairytale impression of rainbows, roses and lollipops. But in reality, the book is a collection of snapshots of real people and the long and winding journeys of how they all ended up on the same street. Having started in 2012 as a series that aired on American Public Media’s Marketplace (Schmitz was its China correspondent from 2010-2016), each six-minutelong episode focuses on someone who lives or works on Changle Lu and how their stories tie in to the greater scheme of things happening around the country, a product of its slowing economy and rapid urbanization in recent years. “I wanted to take a step back from the busy news cycle to focus on stories of real people and how these economic changes were impacting everyday normal laobaixing (老百姓, common people),” Schmitz says when we meet for coffee near his home on

Zhao Shiling at her flower shop

the Street of Eternal Happiness. “It’s very character-driven,” he explains. “Part of the reason I wrote it is because I haven’t read a book that’s about real Chinese people living in modern Shanghai, and I felt there needed to be one. Most of the books about the city focus on the decadent 1920s and 30s… they sell well because they are full of sex, drugs and violence, but that hasn’t been Shanghai for nearly 100 years.” Free of time limitations for the book, Schmitz is able to look at his neighbors’ lives in detail and build a narrative for each storyline, diving deeper into his characters’ dreams, how these dreams have changed over time, and the motivation to realize their dreams on a daily basis. He adds, “You build more compassion when you’re telling stories in a book.” For a few years, Schmitz became close friends with those he profiled, spending time with them on his days off, listening to their stories, observing their interactions with family, friends and other people. “Dialogue is very important for my work as a radio reporter… and it’s an essential element for the book as well. It reveals people’s motivations and gives the stories more immediacy,” he says, recalling scenes of intense bickering inside the home of Uncle Feng and Auntie Fu – a congyoubing vendor and his wife who are constantly at odds due to Feng’s disapproval of Fu’s get-rich-quick plans. It’s one of the five narratives in Street of Eternal Happiness. As we walk past 810 Changle Lu, Schmitz stops and notes, “Ah, they changed the name again; it’s now ‘2nd Floor Natural Flavor.’”

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He’s referring to a café co-owned by Chen Kai (CK), the book’s youngest character. Born in the 1980s, the F&B entrepreneur/accordion salesman/musician’s unsuccessful suicide attempt following his parents’ divorce at the age of 11 marks one of the darkest moments in Street of Eternal Happiness. CK’s road to redemption and willingness to take risks by leaving a steady job at a state-owned factory and moving to Shanghai to pursue his passion in music and later finding Buddhism, however, is a remarkable journey. “He’s the first generation in his family to be able to make money, but when he realizes that material wealth isn't going to make him happy, he started looking inward on a spiritual level… I find his story really inspiring,” Schmitz adds. For the first-time author, the character that he relates to the most is Zhao Shiling, the middle-aged owner of Jin Le flower shop on Changle Lu’s eastern end. “I’m from a small town of 2,000 people in Minnesota; I grew up surrounded by a small town mentality but ended up living in a big city just like Zhao did,” Schmitz explains. “She’s a typical Shandongren – very warm and hospitable – and we share the same sense of humor too.” Schmitz, who first came to China in 1996 as a Peace Corps volunteer to teach English in rural Sichuan, says that Zhao reminds him a lot of his initial interactions with the Chinese. “She has the same positive outlook on life as many of my students and friends in Zigong; they are honest, hardworking and won’t let things get them down.” Humanizing issues that China faces as a result of its dramatic changes over the last century through his neighbors’ experiences is the author’s greatest strength. With Zhao’s story, he takes readers on a journey that started with her surviving leukemia as a teenager, and later escaping an abusive husband back in her hometown in 1990s – a time when Deng Xiaoping was promoting the idea of Gaige Kaifang (改革开放, reforming China’s economy and opening up to the outside world’) across China. Touched by Deng’s speeches, Zhao moved to Shanghai as a migrant worker at an electronics factory with the hope of being 56 | march 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

Street of Eternal Happiness takes place in Shanghai, but in some ways it’s not about Shanghai. It’s about the people who are trying to realize their dreams in a country that wants to dream big able to provide a better future for her sons, who joined her in the city several years after. Through Zhao’s eldest son, Big Sun, Schmitz sheds light on the country’s hukou (household registration) system, which denied him a chance for better education in Shanghai due to his roots in Zaozhuang, Shandong. “They all have really big dreams – spiritual dreams, dreams for their children, etc. They are all taking part in the spirit of Shanghai – an enormous city full of money and opportunities,” Schmitz says of common

qualities that his characters share. “Most of these folks have every reason to be cynical or pessimistic, but they are not. They keep driving themselves… I see a lot of hope in every single one of them.” Since its initial release in May 2016, the book has received positive feedback from readers in the West, but Schmitz admits he’s most concerned about how Chinese readers will perceive the book when a translated version comes out later this year in mainland China. “I want to make sure the way that I saw things was [an accurate portrayal],” he tells us. Under the naked branches of London plane trees along the Street of Eternal Happiness and next to alleyways with colorful collections of laundry drying in midair, Schmitz reflects upon his choice of the book’s titular ‘character’ – Changle Lu. “I think I would’ve gotten a lot of similar stories if I were to profile a street in Putuo or Zhabei, or even in Wuhan or Beijing… Street of Eternal Happiness takes place in Shanghai, but in some ways it’s not about Shanghai. It’s about the people who are trying to realize their dreams in a country that wants to dream big.” March 13, 6pm, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

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Saturday, Mar 18

Wednesday, Mar 15

Christine Kelly: There Is No Place For Women The respected authority on the Crimean War recounts the saga of Fanny Duberly, an officer’s wife whose journals of the war became a sensation after being published in 1855. While some praised Duberly as ‘the new heroine of Crimea,’ Kelly explores how she also became a subject of ridicule to others. Mar 15, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

David Perry, Jen Bervin & Jen Hyde: Poetry Panel Three American poets discuss their work that is inspired by China but free of the ‘ancient,’ ‘classical’ and ‘romantic’ motifs that so often plague the genre. Mar 16, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Friday, Mar 17

Rob Oram: Orthodox is Obsolete, Conventional is Kaput For four decades, the New Zealand journalist has carved out an outstanding reputation for his insight into international business. For his latest work, the former Financial Times scribe traveled to Beijing, London and Chicago to discuss with leaders in science, business and politics about their city’s relationship between ecology and economy. Mar 18, 10am, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Timothy Garton Ash: Ten Principles For A Connected World The award-winning political author and Professor of European Studies at the University of Oxford will examine the impact that liberalism has had on societies around the world. Mar 15, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Thursday, Mar 16

James McGregor, Shirley Lin & Harry Harding: The Global New Normal Greater China Chairman for APCO Worldwide and former China bureau chief at The Wall Street Journal James McGregor joins University of Virginia professors Shirley Lin and Harry Harding to examine ‘the global new normal.’ With a growing backlash in high-income economies against the impact of globalization on stagnant wages and budding inequality, political leaders and international businesses are growing uncertain of the proper way to react. Mar 17, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

Witi Ihimaera: Writing Workshop Sabine Berendse & Paul Clements: Brecht, Music and Culture In this music panel, Berendse and Clements will take audiences back to 1958 East Berlin – the year that Bertolt Brecht’s assistant Hans Bunge began interviewing Brecht’s best friend, composer Hanns Eisler. These talks provided illuminating insight into the influential playwright’s ideas and personality. Mar 22, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

The distinguished Maori writer behind the internationally acclaimed The Whale Rider will share his expertise in this workshop. Ihimaera will discuss the craft of writing and balancing structure with character development. Attendees will need to send a short twoor three-page novel portfolio to naomi@m-restaurantgroup.com.

Carolyne Larrington: Winter Is Coming See p64. Mar 18, noon, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Lijia Zhang: Lotus Acclaimed for her bold insight into contemporary China, the factoryworker-turned-writer will discuss her first novel. Released earlier this year, Lotus is inspired by the secret life of her grandmother set in the lurid streets of Shenzhen. Mar 18, 2pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

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A Generation Thing Alec Ash Speaks Up For China’s Millennials

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n China, there’s the phrase, ‘a generation gap every three years.’ I’ve lost track of how many of the ‘post80s’ generation have complained to me about the ‘post-90s’ generation, who they see as irresponsible and footloose. I guess the next new generation is the ‘post-2000s’ and they will have something entirely new all over again.” British native Alec Ash may be an unlikely source of insight into the growing generation gaps within mainland China but he’s been winning raves with his debut work, Wish Lanterns: Young Lives in China that follows the life of six young Chinese with vastly different backgrounds. There’s Fred, a midlevel Party official’s daughter who studies political theory at Peking University, through whom Ash discusses recent Chinese politics. There’s Mia, a rebellious Urumqi native working her way up in the world of fashion in Beijing, through whom Ash discusses the increasing number of high-powered career women in China. Via Lucifer, a musician, we learn about the arts and pop culture. Xiaoxiao (‘a hipster from the freezing north’) and ‘military child, netizen and self-styled loser’ Dahai’s romance teaches us about love and marriage. Snail’s journey from Anhui to Beijing sheds light on China’s rapid urbanization. “I wrote about this generation because it’s my own,” Ash explains. “I first came to China in 2008 and spent most of my 20s in Beijing, just like the people I wrote about –

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although that experience is always different for a foreigner.” “But I think those born between 1985 and 1990 are a transitional generation that encapsulates much of the changes China is going through – more so than their elders.” Written over four years and numerous meetings with the subjects, Ash admits “the best material I got was always in the down moments – at KTV or just wandering around and chatting.” He made sure to visit each of the subject’s hometowns with them “to see their childhood haunts with my own eyes.” “[Something that’s] often on the minds of young Chinese are the different universes they and their parents occupy. The parents grew up in the Mao years, surrounded by Communist propaganda posters. The children grew up as China entered the WTO, surrounded by McDonald’s ads,” Ash says.

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[Something that’s] often on the minds of young Chinese are the different universes they and their parents occupy

Madeleine O’Dea: Phoenix Years The veteran journalist first arrived in Beijing in 1986 as a young foreign correspondent for The Australian Financial Review. However, she quickly became entranced with China’s art scene, which she covered for three decades. O’Dea shares stories from her new book, The Phoenix Years, which documents China’s rapid economic rise by following nine Chinese contemporary artists. Mar 18, 4pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

“This has led to very different worldviews, from attitudes to dating and work to political opinions (or lack of them) and feelings about the Communist Party (or lack of them). If I had to oversimplify, I would say the elderly think too much of the past, and the young know too little of it.” Released last year, Wish Lanterns has garnered praise internationally from Financial Times, Forbes and Los Angeles Review of Books, as well as from respected China-based authors like Rob Schmitz, Jeffrey Wasserstrom and Michael Meyer. However, Ash is most relieved that the six subjects of the book were okay with their depiction. “A few loved it and a couple had minor quibbles, which I’ve addressed in the paperback edition,” he admits, “but on the whole I’m surprised that they didn’t mind – and even appreciated – some English bloke coming to China and writing about their lives.” China remains a muse for Ash, who has spread his passion by starting The Anthill five years ago. The writer’s colony now counts over 100 members and released a compilation of stories, While We’re Here on Earnshaw Books in 2015. “The founding philosophy was that everyone in China has a story to tell,” Ash says. “That still holds true – so if you have your own, check out theanthill.org and submit!”

Anne Sebba: Les Parisiennes The best-selling biographer pays tribute to the brave women in Paris that stood up to the Nazis during the 1940s occupation. From native-born-resisters to housewives, Sebba will discuss the motives behind why these women chose to risk their lives when they could have followed the majority in saving themselves. Mar 19, noon, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Birgit Glatzel, Yuyang Lu & Matjaz Tancic: Documenting Reality This panel of photographers discuss ways to capture raw shots in challenging environments, by sharing personal stories of their work documenting disparate subjects from Syrian refugees on Greek islands to Chinese fishermen off the coast of West Africa. Mar 18, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Sunday, Mar 19

Claire Keegan: Reading and Q&A The award-winning writer of Antarctica, Walk the Blue Fields and Foster has been translated into 15 different languages and was the recipient of the inaugural Irish-Chinese Literature Translation Prize. Mar 19, 2pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Witi Ihimaera, Lee Tamahori & Anne O’Brien: Stories By Book & Screen

Mar 11, 10am, RMB85. M on the Bund, 7/F, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路 20号外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

Sarah Brennan: Rickshaw the Rooster see p65 Mar 19, 10am, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Maori novelist Witi Ihimaeri joins acclaimed director Lee Tamahori, whose latest film Mahana happens to be an adaptation of an Ihimaera novel. The two will discuss with Auckland Writers Festival director Anne O’Brien the opportunities and challenges of telling a story across the two mediums. Mar 19, 4pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

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The Delights of Dali Yunnan’s Hippie Paradise By Andrew Chin

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ull of picturesque mountains and lakes, Dali has long been a haven for hippies and other free spirits drawn to the Yunnan city’s distinct local culture. In Travels Through Dali: With a Leg of Ham, Mei Zhang pays tribute to her hometown. “The idea of a frontier land, a place where fusion culture is possible, is something I tried to explore in this book.” she says. “Dali is closer to Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam than to Chengdu, which positions it as a cultural bridge to Southeast Asia. The railroad connecting Kunming to Hanoi was built in 1910 while the Kunming-Chengdu line wasn’t completed until 1970. The early Catholic missionaries were lured to the region in search of people’s souls as well as rare flowers, rhododendrons and camellias.” “The Dali region is deeply rooted in Bai ethnic culture, with its own language, religions and thousands of years of traditions. But Dali was a very important trading hub along the ancient Tea and Horse Caravan Road, which cultivated a tolerance to outsiders among its local residents.” A “perfect climate and good food” doesn’t hurt either. Dali is famed for its cheese-making, rare mushrooms and herbs, and Zhang’s tome is part-travelogue and part-cook book. It’s stocked full of local recipes and anecdotes like a trip to a mountain village to witness the years-long preparation of the region’s famed ham.

“Yunnan food is claiming its own territory more and more as a unique school of cooking. Think of it as between Sichuan cuisine to its north – but not as spicy – and Thai cuisine to its south – but not reliant on coconut milk or curry paste,” Zhang says. According to her, what makes the food of her home province great is the selection of fresh ingredients. “To me, the best Yunnan food embodies the hip concept of farm-totable cuisine. There is a lot of room for innovation at Yunnanese restaurants in cities like Shanghai and Beijing.” It was while living in America in 2005 that Zhang felt a yearning to recreate the food she grew up with. Her favorite Dali dishes include mixian (rice noodles), shuijian rubing (水煎乳饼, fried cheese), ru shan (乳扇, fanshaped cheese), fried erkuai (another form of rice noodle) with ham, one pot rice with

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Think of Yunnan food as between Sichuan cuisine to its north – but not as spicy – and Thai cuisine to its south – but not reliant on coconut milk or curry paste potato and ham, mint salad and clay pot fish stew. She began collecting recipes on her next trip to Yunnan but got sidetracked by her travel business, WildChina. “The idea for WildChina came as an unintended result of a pro bono case study I did as a consultant looking at alternative development paths in Yunnan,” she explains. “I realized there was so much tourism potential but it needed to be done with care and quality. There was a growing need to have more sophisticated interpretations of Chinese cultures beyond those cheap bus tours.” Since 2000, WildChina has been lauded for pioneering sustainable tourism in the Middle Kingdom. It’s been dubbed Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth by National Geographic Adventure, and has added Chinese language services to take local travelers abroad as the demand for international tourism rises. For Travels Through Dali: With a Leg of Ham, Zhang documents a trip designed to loop around Cangshan clockwise to “show the impact of tourism – positive and negative.” “It clearly shows that the villages on the west side of the mountain are a lot less developed than the ones on the east side, because the airport and main road leading to Kunming are there,” she says. “All of the salt and ham producing villages on the west side are under visited, but it feels like you can find a beautiful village hidden from tourism wherever you turn in

Yunnan. Xiushan, a Buddhist mountain south of Kunming, is lovely, but not many people know about it.” As China continues its rapid modernization, Zhang admits she’s “less concerned about the famous sites and much more about many of the unknown villages” and the threat to their traditional lifestyle and craftsmanship, an example of which are the villages and tea plantations at the foot of Huangshan near Hangzhou. “There is one small town called Songyang

in Zhejiang Province – the tea plantations and old houses are stunning. Go visit it before it’s too late,” she implores. “Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and Hunan are among my favorite regions to visit. My advice here is to take a slow pace in these places. Only when you slow down can you see the details of their embroidered beautiful fabric, and taste the spice in the food.” Mar 21, noon, RMB150. Glam, 7/F, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20 号外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

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Call of the Wild The Adventures of Jan Latta By Andrew Chin

n her memoir, Diary of a Wildlife Photographer, Jan Latta recounts having breakfast with a cheetah and other wondrous adventures across the world from the jungles of Africa to the mountains of China. “When I came face-to-face with a mountain gorilla in Rwanda, that moment changed my life,” the Australian writer and photographer recalls. “My guide said there were fewer than 600 mountain gorillas left in the world, and I thought that was so sad. I wanted to do something to help so I became a wildlife photographer to tell the animal’s true to life story.” With 13 books in her True to Life series of children’s photobooks, Latta’s goal is reach young children because “hopefully, they will be the next generation to save the endangered animals.” “Each True to Life book has photos of animals in their natural habitat and simple text including facts, maps, fun activities and educational videos,” she explains. “I’ve followed elephants, dangerous rhinos, prides of lions, gentle giraffes and had a wonderful experience with two cheetahs. Then pandas in the Woolong mountains in China, jungles of Borneo with orangutans, Sri Lanka for the elusive leopard and Uganda for Dr Jane Goodall's chimps.” Although Latta has encountered her fair share of dangerous encounters from being charged by elephants to having “a lion chase a wildebeest right through the middle of the tent [she] was in,” she’s eager to share her wildlife passion at her March 12 talk at the Shanghai International Literary Festival.

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“When I talk at festivals, it’s so rewarding to inspire children to save endangered animals and to hear them say, ‘I want to do what you do when I grow up,’” she says. “I hope they find my presentation exciting and inspiring. I’m showing videos I’ve created in Borneo, India, Sri Lanka, Africa and some of my heart-stopping adventures in the wild. There will also be a Q&A about endangered animals.” Latta’s excited to return to China, which she documented in Ping-Ping the Panda. She lauds the government’s recent ban on ivory and the global popularity of conservation

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Events Calendar

Monday, Mar 20

The Hero’s Journey: Film Panel Philip Marcovici: The Destructive Power of Family Wealth

When I came face-to-face with a mountain gorilla in Rwanda, that moment changed my life efforts spearheaded by David Attenborough, Jane Goodall and the British royal family. “There are some great charities where people can sponsor an animal to help the survival of the species. Through social media, there is an awareness if you wear an ivory bracelet, a beautiful elephant has died for that piece of jewelry. Also, hunters are being named and shamed for killing animals as a sport,” she says. “But, we have a long way to go to protect the endangered animals in the world.”

Mar 12, 10am, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam, 7/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

The founder and now retired CEO of LawInContext, the interactive knowledge venture of global firm Baker & McKenzie, will introduce his newest book. The Destructive Power of Family Wealth: A Guide to Succession Planning, Asset Protection and Wealth Management provides tips to wealthy families and their advisors on how to avoid their fortune turning into a destructive force. Mar 20, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

Golden Bear nominated director Dominique Othenin-Girard moderates a panel discussion focusing on film appreciation. Short film excerpts from diverse films from La La Land to Hacksaw Ridge will be examined by Screen International reviews editor Fionnuala Halligan, acclaimed Shanghai writer Liu Zhen and Shanghai Vancouver Film School’s lead writer instructor Michael Bruce Adams. Mar 21, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Wednesday, Mar 22

Lee Tamahori & Anne O’Brien: Mahana Internationally acclaimed director Lee Tamahori comes home for his first film set in New Zealand. Based on Witi Ihimaera’s novel Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies, Mahana will be screened followed by a discussion between Tamahori and Anne O’Brien, festival director of the Auckland Writers Festival, about what drew him to the project. Mar 20, 6pm, RMB85 (RMB40 for students). Glam.

Tuesday, Mar 21 Mei Zhang: Travels Through Dali With A Leg of Ham

Ting Guo: Culinary Memories of Displacement At this literary lunch, bilingual writer Ting Guo talks about her upcoming book, Culinary Memories of Displacement, a story of how the cuisines of immigrants, refugees and travelers who’ve resettled in Tokyo, Shanghai and New York have changed each city’s culture. Mar 22, noon, RMB150 (lunch included). Glam.

See p60. Mar 21, noon, RMB150. Glam.

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Winter Is Coming Carolyne Larrington’s Medieval World of Game of Thrones By Ned Kelly

The Three-Eyed Raven recalls the god Odin, and his mystical link with ravens and wolves… How George R R Martin uses the myths of Viking and medieval Scandinavia to build his icy World beyond the Wall, and the terrors – living and undead – that walk there. If Ragnarök – the end of the world, collapsing in ice and fire – is coming, can we learn from Old Norse how it might be circumvented? Are we shaping up for a dragons versus White Walkers showdown?

arolyne Larrington is a Professor of Medieval European Literature at the University of Oxford. Like all right-thinking human beings, she is also a huge fan of Game of Thrones. The result is Winter Is Coming: The Medieval World of Game of Thrones, in which Larrington explores how George R R Martin constructed his expansive universe out of Middle Ages history and myth. We asked her to pick out five of her favorite Medieval Earth-Westeros and Essos parallels, to give us a taste of what to expect at her talk.

The Sparrows, the Faith and the medieval Church – religious reform and revolution… When the corruption of the medieval Church called forth reform movements, radicals and fanatics shook up the institutions of medieval Europe. Burnings, charges of heresy and torture would follow – a cure perhaps worse than the ills the reformers promised to end. Do the Sparrows have a future after the explosion at the Great Sept?

The Doom of Valyria and the legend of Atlantis… Essos is haunted by the cataclysmic Doom of Valyria, only 300 years in the past. Was it precipitated by human greed and folly, an ecological crisis caused by over-exploitation of the Known World’s natural resources? Or were the gods furious with the Valyrians’ arrogance, vowing to destroy those that they had once raised up, just as Atlantis, Sodom and Gomorrah perished for their sins? Or – like the destruction of Pompeii – was the Doom simply a geological accident?

The Dothraki and the Mongols – horselords of the eastern steppes… The Dothraki’s proud culture scorns trade (except in human trafficking), and instead extorts payments to leave the Free Cities in peace. Like the Great Khan’s capital at Karakorum, Vaes Dothrak is the sacred center of the Dothraki world, where leaders are chosen, and destinies carved out. The Mongols ruled over the largest land empire the world has ever seen, from the Pacific to the Danube – can the Dothraki fight successfully on the other side of the Narrow Sea?

Iron-Born and Vikings – reaving, raiding, roving and raping as a way of life… Yara has promised Daenerys that – if she wins the Seastone Chair and rule of the IronBorn, her people will abandon their traditional way of life and live in peace with their neighbors. Can the Iron-Born, like the Vikings before them, make the transition to trade and agriculture – led by a House whose words are ‘We Do Not Sow’?

Mar 18, noon, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988) 64 | march 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

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Rickshaw Rooster A Shanghai Story

By Andrew Chin

hanghai Literary Festival favorite Sarah Brennan has delighted families with her series of children’s books, The Chinese Calendar Tales. Illustrated by Harry Harrison, the best-selling collection brings to life the animal of the year of the Chinese zodiac for a romp through Chinese history. “My whole aim with The China Calendar Tales is to teach kids Chinese history in a fun way,” Brennan explains. “At the back of the book, we have explanations on the history and sources for readers to check out.” “We still have the dog and the pig to go, which will cover the Qing and Ming Dynasty, but at the end we will have a big box set that provides kids an overview of some of the most important historical periods, figures and folklore in China, but in a very entertaining way.” Her latest, The Tale of Rickshaw Rooster is the first in the series to take place in Shanghai. Set in the 1920s, it follows a car race on the Bund that pits the six residing foreign powers against each other battling for national pride. “Roosters are very proud, very active, very noisy and they like to boast a lot. The good thing about roosters is that they keep their promises and they’re very loyal friends.” Brennan explains. “So this particular rooster belongs to Tommy Tan, who was the fastest rickshaw driver in Shanghai but is retired. All over town, this rooster has been crowing that Tommy Tan is going to win the race even though Tommy isn’t interested.”

When he finally loses it, it’s up to Rickshaw Rooster to puff himself up, strap on a rickshaw and win the race while Tommy lies asleep in the back. Brennan laughs about the comical circumstances that knock out the rooster’s foreign competitors, but she says the book is highly symbolic.

“My whole aim with The China Calendar Tales is to teach kids Chinese history in a fun way”

“Everyone is cheering because never has a local person won the race before,” she says. “It’s my homage to Shanghai and the feisty local Chinese, who were proud of their city and hung in there while the foreign powers were around.” While she only has a couple more animals to cover in The China Calendar Tales series, Brennan promises she has “loads of plans for more books about China, because I’m passionate about Chinese history.” “It’s important that everyone in the world know about Chinese history because it’s been so neglected. The world has been connected to China for a long time, and the Silk Road was China’s huge contribution to the world.” Mar 19, 10am, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路 20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

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o f e D t r a eam t S A s ortraits o f Cha n d id P n a C a Panoramic View gle Lu of C w hi na S ho

By D om inic

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tretching about three kilometers from east to west in the former French Concession, today’s Changle Lu is home to a mix of modern residential and office buildings, Shanghai-style old lane houses, nail salons, boutiques and restaurants serving cuisines as diverse as the nationalities of its residents. NPR’s Shanghai correspondent Rob Schmitz has been living on the street with his wife and two young sons for the past seven years. His 2016 book, Street of Eternal Happiness: Big City Dreams Along a Shanghai Road, takes place right in the middle of it. Its title – an eloquent and romantic translation of Changle Lu (长乐路, literally ‘long happiness road’) – might give a fairytale impression of rainbows, roses and lollipops. But in reality, the book is a collection of snapshots of real people and the long and winding journeys of how they all ended up on the same street. Having started in 2012 as a series that aired on American Public Radio’s Marketplace (Schmitz was its China correspondent from 2010-2016), each six-minutelong episode focuses on someone who lives or works on Changle Lu and how their stories tie in to the greater scheme of things happening around the country, a product of its slowing economy and rapid urbanization in recent years. “I wanted to take a step back from the busy news cycle to focus on stories of real people and how these economic changes were impacting everyday normal laobaixing (老百姓, common people),” Schmitz says when we meet for coffee near his home on

the Street of Eternal Happiness. “It’s very character-driven,” he explains. “Part of the reason I wrote it is because I haven’t read a book that’s about real Chinese people living in modern Shanghai, and I felt there needed to be one. Most of the books about the city focus on the decadent 1920s and 30s… they sell well because they are full of sex, drugs and violence, but that hasn’t been Shanghai for nearly 100 years.” Free of time limitations for the book, Schmitz is able to look at his neighbors’ lives in detail and build a narrative for each storyline, diving deeper into his characters’ dreams, how these dreams have changed over time, and the motivation to realize their dreams on a daily basis. He adds, “You build more compassion when you’re telling stories in a book.” For a few years, Schmitz, who’s fluent in Mandarin, became close friends with those he profiled, spending time with them on his days off, listening to their stories, observing their interactions with family, friends and other people. “Dialogue is very important for my work as a radio reporter… and it’s an essential element for the book as well. It reveals people’s motivations and gives the stories more immediacy,” he says, recalling scenes of intense bickering inside the home of Uncle Feng and Auntie Fu – a congyoubing vendor and his wife who are constantly at odds due to Feng’s disapproval of Fu’s get-rich-quick plans. It’s one of the five narratives in Street of Eternal Happiness. As we walk past 810 Changle Lu, Schmitz stops and notes, “Ah, they changed the name

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again; it’s now ‘2nd Floor Natural Flavor.’” He’s referring to a café co-owned by Chen Kai (CK), the book’s youngest character.. Born in the 1980s, the F&B entrepreneur/accordion salesman/musician’s unsuccessful suicide attempt following his parents’ divorce at the age of 11 marks one of the darkest moments in Street of Eternal Happiness. CK’s road to redemption and willingness to take risks by leaving a steady job at a state-owned factory and moving to Shanghai to pursue his passion in music and later finding Buddhism, however, is a remarkable journey. “He’s the first generation in his family to be able to make money, but when he realizes that material wealth isn't going to make him happy, he started looking inward on a spiritual level… I find his story really inspiring,” Schmitz adds. For the first-time author, the character that he relates to the most is Zhao Shiling, the middle-aged owner of Jin Le flower shop on Changle Lu’s eastern end. “I’m from a small town of 2,000 people in Minnesota; I grew up surrounded by a small town mentality but ended up living in a big city just like Zhao did,” Schmitz explains. “She’s a typical Shandongren – very warm and hospitable – and we share the same sense of humor too.” Schmitz, who first came to China in 1996 as a Peace Corps volunteer to teach English in rural Sichuan, says that Zhao reminds him a lot of his initial interactions with the Chinese. “She has the same positive outlook on life as many of my students and friends in Zigong; they are honest, hardworking and won’t let things get them down.” Humanizing issues that China faces as a result of its dramatic changes over the last century through his neighbors’ experiences is the author’s greatest strength. With Zhao’s story, he takes readers on a journey that started with her surviving leukemia as a teenager, and later escaping an abusive husband back in her hometown in 1990s – a time when Deng Xiaoping was promoting the idea of Gaige Kaifang (改革开放, reforming China’s economy and opening up to the outside world’) across China. Touched by Deng’s speeches, Zhao moved to Shanghai as a migrant worker at 56 | march 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

“Street of Eternal Happiness takes place in Shanghai, but in some ways it’s not about Shanghai. It’s about the people who are trying to realize their dreams in a country that wants to dream big” an electronics factory with the hope of being able to provide a better future for her sons, who joined her in the city several years after. Through Zhao’s eldest son, Big Sun, Schmitz sheds light on the country’s hukou (household registration) system, which denied him a chance for better education in Shanghai due to his roots in Zaozhuang, Shandong. “They all have really big dreams – spiritual dreams, dreams for their children, etc. They are all taking part in the spirit of Shanghai – an enormous city full of money

and opportunities,” Schmitz says of common qualities that his characters share. “Most of these folks have every reason to be cynical or pessimistic, but they are not. They keep driving themselves… I see a lot of hope in every single one of them.” Since its initial release in May 2016, the book has received positive feedback from readers in the West, but Schmitz admits he’s most concerned about how Chinese readers will perceive the book when a translated version comes out later this year in mainland China. “I want to make sure the way that I saw things was [an accurate portrayal],” he tells us. Under the naked branches of London plane trees along the Street of Eternal Happiness and next to alleyways with colorful collections of laundry drying in midair, Schmitz reflects upon his choice of the book’s titular ‘character’ – Changle Lu. “I think I would’ve gotten a lot of similar stories if I were to profile a street in Putuo or Zhabei, or even in Wuhan or Beijing… Street of Eternal Happiness takes place in Shanghai, but in some ways it’s not about Shanghai. It’s about the people who are trying to realize their dreams in a country that wants to dream big.” March 13, 6pm, RMB85. Glam, 7/F, Bund 5, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20 号外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988)

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Shanghai Sports Awards Results

The Winner List for the Biggest Sports Ceremony in the City, P70

Women's Day Festivities P68

Supporting Girls' Education P68

Kids' Football Tournament P68

entrepreneur

Johanna Hoopes

Tackling Shanghai's Marketing Industry By Alyssa Wieting

Johanna Hoopes has spent the last seven years in China building Dragon Group Asia, a full-service PR and event management agency, from scratch. Her portfolio includes a range of clients from multinational corporations like NFL, Under Armour, Pac-12, UFC, Porsche and HSBC to grassroots nonprofits and start-ups. Hoopes isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one to back away from a challenge, and after many years of hard work, she is now seen as a key spokesperson for North American brands entering the Chinese market and a pro at creating brand experience projects for global clients. Here she tells us a bit about her journey. Tell us what you do in less than 50 words. Dragon Group Asia is a cross-border integrated marketing agency. We do creative content, partnership building, brand strategy, event management, social media and public relations. We're especially passionate about sports, entertainment, hospitality and real estate. Why did you choose Shanghai?

When I came on an MBA tour for the first time in 2009 the energy in this city was electric, booming with entrepreneurs who were excited about collaborating on new opportunities. What was your inspiration for starting your own business?

I saw gaps in the market, particularly in the event management industry. Once we had established some signature event concepts, brands began to approach us to assist with creative concepts, public relations and event promotion. We began working with multinationals from early on, realizing that we could deliver high quality work and exceed expectations. We'll always strive to go above and beyond for our clients. What are the biggest challenges for setting up a business here?

So many. You need to be ready to fail every day, learn on the go, fail again, get overcharged, go unpaid and work harder than you ever have. The challenges only become more complex and the stakes get higher as you grow, but as long as you're having fun every day and working with great people you'll survive just fine.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned doing business in China? Show respect and face to people you're doing business with. Be authentic and have integrity in everything you do and people will want to work with you. What is the craziest thing you have done for your business? Not slept in seven years.

And the greatest mistake youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made? Taking losses personally. We work so hard that it's often difficult to separate ourselves from the work and easy to burn out. I put a lot of pressure on myself and our team to deliver. By hiring the right people I've managed to find time for sleep and stress less. Where do you see your company in five years?

We'll be developing creative and innovative projects with the world's biggest brands as a sleek and lean global boutique agency. Who is your personal business idol?

So many women in Shanghai. Margie Chiang has been a mentor of mine over the years, Charlene Liu has taught me so much about community building, Mercedes Yao is a powerhouse and Vanessa Narviosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; follow through is unparalleled. I'm also obsessed with ESPN sports reporter Erin Andrews. Learn more at www.dragongroup.asia

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AKS Shanghai Cup

Ladies Who Tech On International Women’s Day, Ladies Who Tech is inviting their fellow female techies in Shanghai for a discussion on gender parities in the tech industry. On a day that celebrates the achievements of women, this event will recognize accomplishments and discuss personal experiences in the field, inspiring up-and-coming tech-savvy women to be trailblazers and take chances. This is a free event for women, but men are welcome as well and can enter for free if accompanied by a lady friend. > March 8, 6.30-9.30pm, free entry, XNode, 9/F, 129 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu 延安西路129 号 9楼, 近乌璐木齐北路

Active Kids Shanghai is showcasing some of the best youth football talent in Asia on March 18 and 19 at the AKS Shanghai Cup. There will be many games and activities held throughout the tournament for children to take part in, as well as the opportunity to win prizes! AKS will have jumping castles along with basketball and baseball games – so even if your kid isn’t participating in the tournament, there will be plenty of activities to keep them entertained. With a turnout of over 2,000 people last year, families can attend for free and there will be plenty of food vendors on site. > Mar 18-19, 9.15am-7pm (Sat) 9am-3pm (Sun), free entry, T98 Oasis Soccer Center, Liyue Lu, by Xinjun Bei Lu 立跃路, 近新骏北路

charitable vibes

Juice for Girls’ Education Even local businesses are getting into the spirit of women this March. Baker and Spice will be launching a new, limited-time-only Woman Power Juice from March 1-8. Fifty percent of the revenue will be donated to Educating Girls of Rural China – a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high school and university education to impoverished young women in rural Western China. So go and stock up on this avocado, zucchini, spinach, apple and lemon mixed juice and support a good cause. If you’re not one for juicing but just want to get in the spirit of Women’s Day, visit the EGRC to donate. > www.egrc.ca, www.bakerandspice.com.cn

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c o m m u n i t y | sp o rts awards

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Sports Personality Awards Winners With 33 awards, including new U18s categories, and thousands of RMB raised for The Baobei Foundation, the 7th Camel and That’s Shanghai Sports Awards saw record numbers gathering together to support the city’s sports community. From Gaelic football to softball, rugby to touch football, triathlon training and underwater hockey, all types of good sports came together to celebrate for a good cause. Here we present all of our winners from the evening… Coach of the Year People’s Choice: Juan Antonio, Tennis Bronze: Chris Xiong, Golden Gloves Boxing Silver: Lao Yang, Shanghai Azures, Underwater Hockey Gold: Simon, SRFC, Rugby Best International Performance People’s Choice: Katrine Amtkjaer, Ironman Kona, Triathlon Gold: Gaelic Football Juvenile Team Summer Camp, Ireland, Gaelic Football

The Jesus Award Edward Jones, Bashers, Cricket The Jon Snow of Sports Tim Anderson, Softball

Team of the Year People’s Choice: FitFam, Multi-Sport Bronze: SRFC Silver Dragons, Rugby Silver: Gaelic Football Gold: The Jennies, Rugby

The Sports Awards Biggest Threat The Dolphins, Rugby Graeytist Team Spirit The Graey Team, Softball

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sp o rts awards | c o m m u n i t y

Best Newcomer People’s Choice: Sam Liu, Tigers, AFL Gold: Stevie Greene, Gaelic Football

Lifetime Achievement People’s Choice: Mei Hua Sharapova, Bashers, Cricket Gold: Amanda McDonald, The Jennies, Rugby Sports Personality of the Year People’s Choice: Norman Lee, Football, EAYFC/SIYSL Bronze: Josko, SRFC, Rugby Silver: JJ + Bruno, Dolphins, Rugby Gold: Alina Negley, SWIFC, Women's Football

U18s Team People’s Choice: Girl’s Basketball Team, WISS Silver: Shanghai Gaelic Football Juvenile Team, Gaelic Football Gold: FCP, Floorball

U18s Player People’s Choice: Stephanie Fan, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country Bronze: Dido Zhang, Azures, Underwater Hockey Silver: Evan, FCP, Floorball Gold: Sam Shen, Gaelic Football U18s Coach People’s Choice: William Wadsworth, Azures, Underwater Hockey Bronze: Nilan Senaratna,Volleyball, SISAC, SSIS Silver: Hindrike (Hini) Bammann, Gaelic Football Gold: Memo Mata, China Sea Dragons, American Football A huge thanks to everybody who made it a night to remember!

Giving Back to the Community

To match our passionate community spirit for sports, we added in a charity raffle and rally for the Baobei Foundation, which provides both life-saving surgeries and post-surgical rehabilitation to Chinese orphans with disabilities and severe medical conditions. Throughout the voting, however, several nominees decide to rally their own contributions for the cause bringing in even more direct donations to the Baobei Foundation. Through this group effort, our sports community collected a total of RMB12,302 and raised awareness for a great cause. We’ll cheers to that!

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drink

Aloha!

Hawaiian-style Poke Bowls are Taking Over the City, P74

The List: Birhday Cakes P75

Pizza By the Slice P76

The Chop Chop Club P81

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Riding the 4th Wave Ocean Grounds Founder Jimmy Lee Explains Next Level Coffee By Betty Richardson

Everyone can appreciate a quality cup of joe in the morning, but for Ocean Grounds Founder Jimmy Lee, good coffee is just the start. We sat down in his Huaihai Lu café to learn how pioneers of the ‘fourth wave’ are treating the world’s best coffees like fine wines. What does the term ‘third wave coffee’ mean? The simplest way to explain that is to start from the ‘first wave’ – or instant coffee era. Think Nestlé, Maxwell House, coffee from a can. In the early 70’s, Starbucks brought ‘gourmet’ Italian-style coffee to the United States and popularized it to the wider world. That was the second wave. The third wave started in the early 2000s, bringing with it a taste for a handcrafted, artisanal approach using ‘specialty grade’ coffee. I believe we’re approaching the ‘fourth wave’ now. What motivated you to open Ocean Grounds?

When I came to China, I didn’t have a lot of money, but wanted to build an artisan brand. I took my mixology and culinary roots and created Ocean Grounds with a multi-disciplinary approach. We have a Discovery Bar where consumers can explore single origin coffees, and our coffee concoctions like the ‘New Orleans.’ Are alcohol and coffee a natural partnership?

Combining alcohol with coffee is where future trends are heading. Already, many places have quality espresso martinis and so on. We want to spearhead it in a way that is compatible with our philosophies. So at 7pm, we transform from café to speakeasy. How does one learn to roast coffee?

Think of it as somebody who is a waiter who wants to be a chef. In 2009 in Las Vegas at ‘Coffee Fest,’ I met a man called Tracey Allen who later became my teacher. He’s pretty much the Yoda of coffee – a four-time world champion Super Taster. A Super Taster?

It’s a competition for tasting and flavor identification – and not just coffee. Nobody has won it four times. His palate is immaculate; it’s actually insured. He’s also the president and co-founder of the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America), a governing body that sets out the regulations for what can be defined ‘specialty.’ What counts as specialty coffee?

The SCAA uses scientific methods to classify coffee and distinguish quality levels. You can get different flavors of coffee from countries, regions within countries, farms within regions. Take Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia. Not all coffee from that region is the same, and distinctions are applied to individual producers. For example, Ethiopia’s grading system is G1, G2, G3, etc. Then there are special distinctions like ‘Cup of Excellence.’ What’s a cup of excellence?

A global competition where countries submit their best-graded coffee, which is then judged by certified ‘Quality Graders’ like me.

"Combining alcohol with coffee is where future trends are heading; we want to spearhead it in a way that is compatible with our philosophies" When I first came to China, I was one of just two Quality Graders, now there are hundreds! What does it take to become a Quality Grader?

An extremely hard test, similar to the one for becoming a sommelier. It’s 44 tests, from 8am-5pm. If you fail one, you fail the whole thing! How do you get to that level of tasting ability?

One in four people have the genetic ability to taste at that level. From there you have to train. However, you can improve your palate by exposing it to different flavors and tastes. China’s coffee industry is case in point; young people are trying flavors from all over the world, and as a result is seeing more qualified Quality Graders. So exposure is the way to improve.

Totally. That’s why I started getting into mixology and craft cocktails, because it has so much to do with taste, combining flavors and working out what pairs well together. Is there anything else that we should know about your coffee?

The producers are all organic, it’s just that some of these people are too poor to buy the certifications. However, their coffee is as naturally grown as it gets.

Ocean Grounds, Room 1-09A, North Tower, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路283号香港广场北座1-09A室, 近黄陂南路. Nearest metro: Huangpi Nan Lu, 2 mins. Open daily, 8-12pm. (6313 9050) See more listings at www.thatsmags.com

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As predicted, post-CNY has provided a preposterous number of new restaurant openings for us to get excited about. First up is Pita, brought to you from the folks behind La Bota. Pita promises casual dining in the form of smoothie bowls, allday breakfasts, bagels and of course, pita sandwiches. Next up is Star the Day, a whimsical (read: crazy-looking) new casual bar and eatery on Julu Lu. How whimsical? We’re talking ball-pit installed in the restaurant whimsical. Luckily, the food also looks interesting, offering fried chicken, cheese puffs, Japanese omelet-topped noodles and cocktails.

Decidedly classier is new OSTRA, a glamorous oyster and caviar bar on Tongren Lu. Find a seafood-led menu of bistro classics, more oysters than you can shake a stick at and a beautiful curved bar made from polished white stone.

T8, Xintiandi’s original molecular gastrolounge is making a comeback with a brand new location at Hubin Dao Mall just up the road. They’re promising the same timeless classic Chinese interiors plus a lovely new terrace too. Maybe also more molecular cuisine. Japanese foodies, take note of Overdose, a new izakaya (bar with casual food) joint on Huashan Lu. We’ve got our eyes on the barbecued quail egg skewers, grilled stuffed green peppers and chili fried ramen noodles. We plan on washing that down with copious amounts of whisky and sake. See listings for all the new venues mentioned here at www.thatsmags.com/shanghai

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Summer is the sacred time for eating barbecue, but that’s not to say you can’t get some practice in early starting now. TGI Friday’s agrees with us, and they’re giving away a voucher worth RMB500 for one lucky reader to spend as they wish. Will you take your other half? Or will you go solo, drink as many cocktails as you can and eat a full rack of Jack Daniels-glazed baby back ribs just because you can? The choice is yours. To enter, scan the QR code to follow the official That’s WeChat and stay tuned for the competition announcement on March 16.

> 16 Fucheng Lu, by Huayuanshiqiao Lu 富城路16号, 近花园石桥路. Nearest metro: Lujiazui, 10 mins. Open daily, 11-12am. (95830 8060) For more listings see www.thatsmags.com

Pokepoke

Hawaiian Seafood and Sammies Thanks to the runaway success of Little Catch, fishmonger-turnedpoke supplier to the masses, bowls of raw seafood and rice have never been more in demand. Pokepoke on Changle Lu is a new café in hot pursuit of the trend, offering a menu of Japaneseleaning poke bowls in addition to sandwiches prepared by Chef Steven Gong, formerly of Bikini (now-closed casual eatery by the el Willy Group). The salmon-roe topped bowls with sweet shrimp are a nice touch, along with the truffle grilled cheese sandwich. From RMB55/bowl.

> 339 Changle Lu, No 18, by Xiangyang Bei Lu 长乐路339弄18号, 近襄阳北路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 8 mins. Open daily, 10am-9pm. (5459 1588)

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Birthday Cake Shops Places to Get Last Minute Birthday Treats By Betty Richardson

Friends: everybody needs them. Make sure yours know what kind of a pal you are by fixing them up with a birthday cake that doesn't suck. Just remember, the golden rule is to order 24-48 hours in advance, though if you do need the cake on the day, we’ve highlighted some options for you. Your best bet, however, is to call the store early in the day to reserve it.

Al's Baking Co. One word: cheesecake. New York-style baked cheesecake, to be precise. This is our absolute favorite in town, and it can be ordered whole. Each feeds at least 20. Other options include chocolate, red velvet, carrot cake, crème brûlée tart, and pumpkin pie. They sometimes have whole cakes available in-store on the day, so it's worth calling up and asking if you need it in a hurry. How to Order: 24 hours in advance, order in-store, email (kat@graciesconcepts. com) or Sherpa's. Price: cakes RMB378; cheesecake: RMB428 174 Xiangyang Nan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu 襄阳南路 174号，近复兴中路. (kat@graciesconcepts.com)

Bobo Lee Bobo Lee is famed for its stunningly lifelike sugar flowers and mirror-finish icing – you can literally see your face in it. We love their signature milk chocolate rum mousse cake with dark chocolate mirror icing and a sugar

camellia on top, while the white chocolate raspberry mousse is also delectable. Their website is available in English, but the ordering page is in Chinese. Alternatively, English service is available via their hotline. How to Order: 24 hours in advance (before 5pm) via website. Delivery from 1-9.30pm. Price: RMB368-668 (16/18cm). www.boboleecake.com

Farine Sure you know Farine for their bread, pastries and coffee, but did you know their excellent tartes and cakes can be ordered whole for celebrations? Choose from tarte aux framboises (raspberry), pommes (apple), citron passion (lemon passionfruit), choco-banane (chocolate banana), fruits de saison (seaonal fruit), chocolate caramel (above) and gâteau au fromage blanc (cheesecake); each feeds 6-8 people. For larger parties, the classic fraisier (strawberry and crème pâtissière) feeds 2530 (RMB800) or 50-60 people (RMB1,600).

How to Order: 48 hours in advance, via email (hello@farinebakery.com) or in-store at any of their shops. Price: tartes from RMB210-270.

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Gourmet, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai This chic little patisserie shop in the Pudong Shangri-La stocks a range of whole celebration cakes that can be picked up on the day, prepared in-house by executive pastry chef Beat Loeffel and his team. Find creations like the 'Forest Berry Charlotte' – vanilla strawberry bavaroise, pistachio sponge and chocolate meringue topped with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. How to Order: in-store. Custom orders accepted with 24-hours prior notice. Price: whole cakes from RMB228.

1/F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu 富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒雅兰店1楼, 近名商路 (6882 8888 ext 6888)

Lollipop Bakery These guys got their first start selling custom cupcakes, but have since expanded to a range of elaborate and whimsical celebration cakes too. Choose from adornments like popcorn, ice cream cones, macarons, fresh flowers, candy and more – the sky's the limit here, and toppings are included in the quotation price. How to Order: 48 hours in advance via email (shanghai@lollipopbakery.cn), phone (156 1899 8253) or in-store. Price: 6 inches RMB349-499; 8 inches RMB449-599.

966 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 长乐路966号, 近乌鲁木齐中路 (Shanghai@LollipopBakery.cn, www. lollipopbakery.cn)

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The Life of Pie Pizza by the Slice Around Shanghai By Betty Richardson

Zozzo Pizza

New York Style Pizza This cheap and cheerful pizza chain is by no means a new addition to Shanghai; in fact, they already have eight locations around the city in order to keep up with demand. At their flagship branch in Tianzifang you’ll find gloriously huge pies with chewy, thick crusts and a wide variety of toppings – the Nina Vegetarian with onions, green peppers, mushroom, black olives and onion is one of our favorites. Pair your slice(s) with their affordable wine by the glass.

> No 23, Tianzifang, Lane 248, Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu 泰康路248弄田子坊23号, 近瑞金二路. Nearest metro: Dapuqiao, 2 mins. Open daily, 1210pm. (5466 0969)

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You didn’t think Shanghai’s Italian community would allow a pizza wave to happen without having a say in it, did you? Newly opened in Xujiahui’s Metro City mall, Zozzo Pizza was opened by Roman-born Giampaolo de Santis, and like Homeslice, features a 48-hour aged dough crust that is both thick and yet wonderfully light. According to de Santis, the sourdough base not only gives better flavor, but also makes for a less filling and easily digestible slice. Here you’ll find traditional toppings along with more avant garde offerings like the delicious ‘Gucci’ – Philadelphia cream cheese, pumpkin purée, mozzarella, mortadella ham and scamorza cheese. Sounds like pizza sacrilege, but you’re in good Italian hands here – this slice is every bit as luxurious as the fashion house from which it takes its name. These guys plan to open several branches of Zozzo Pizza around the city, so keep your eyes peeled for the next one – word is that it’ll be on Donghu Lu and open late for the party set.

> Room 18B-19A, 1/F, Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu 肇嘉浜路1111号美罗城1楼18B-19A室, 近漕溪北路. Nearest metro: Xujiahui, 5 mins. Open daily, 10am10pm.

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Pizza isn’t exactly a recent phenomenon to have hit Shanghai, and according to Dianping, you can find it at more than 1,000 restaurants across the city. Perhaps in rebellion to the low-carb vegan craze that has worked its way onto our plates in recent years, pizza joints specializing in by-the-slice offerings have been growing in numbers. Here’s our guide to getting the best slice of the pie.

Joe’s Pizza A genuine Big Apple export, Joe’s Pizza is the real McCoy if it’s the true-to-form pepperoni and hot waxy cheese pizza experience you’re after. The original store on Carmine Street is still operated by its original proprietor, Naplesborn Joe Pozzuoli, and was referred to as “the quintessential New York slice” by New York Magazine. They’ve been preventing hangovers for tipsy New Yorkers since 1975. Doing its stateside forebearers proud, Joe’s Pizza in Shanghai keeps it simple. Currently available are plain cheese, cheese and pepperoni, both of which pair nicely with a bottle of icecold beer. The store itself is compact and perfect to drop in for a quick bite, the parlor layout affords views of pizzaiolos flinging the pies in and out of the enormous ovens. The smell of hot, fresh pizza alone is enough to guarantee a second slice. Season liberally with Tabasco. > Joe’s Pizza, 280 Wujiang Lu, by Maoming Bei Lu 吴江路280号, 近茂名北路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 1

Homeslice

min. Open Tues-Sun, 12pm-9.30pm. (6139 4940)

The brainchild of Brit chef and restaurateur Nat Alexander, Homeslice draws inspiration from the beloved by-the-slice pizza joints of New York (you’ll notice this immediately from the minimalist NYC Subway-themed interiors.) Unlike pizza joints in the Big Apple, however, Homeslice’s offerings are a notch more gourmet, and feature 48-hour aged sourdough crusts that bubble enticingly in the open kitchen’s oven. Our favorite so far is the blonde bianco number, which combines beautifully creamy garlic ricotta with buttery mozzarella. We love contrasting this with the spicy and sweet sausage pizza, laden with jalapeño peppers, mozzarella and chunks of excellent house-made sausage. Homeslice is situated in Found 158, a newly rebranded subterranean F&B complex housing several hot new restaurants and bars (JZ Club is in there, and rumor has it underground alt indie club Arkham will be joining them).

> B1/F, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路 158号B1楼, 近瑞金一路. Nearest metro: Huaihai Zhong Lu, 7 mins. Open daily, 5pm-late.

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cut triple-cooked fries are definitely worth a try. During lunchtime, the café is busy, but come weekends the popular all-day brunch means the place is positively packed. You have the sweet and savory fried chicken waffle (RMB78), spicy Granny Manwich (RMB72) and classic beer-battered Alaskan cod with fries (RMB75) to thank for that. 2.5/3

The Vibe Bright and modern, Brut Cake Café’s success seems to have solidified the presence of Melbourne-style cafés on Shanghai’s dining scene. Independent, supremely affordable and with chef-driven food (not to mention serious quantities of caffeine), we say concepts like this are the future of Western dining in Shanghai. 1.5/2

Brut Cake Café

Trendy Melbourne-style Café Minus the Splurge By Tongfei Zhang

The Place When Brut Cake furniture store opened on Anfu Lu four years ago, people walking in kept asking, “Where are the cakes?” Clearly the owners saw an opportunity and came up with a new concept for the brand: a Melbournestyle café filled with the atelier’s very own furniture. Operated by food blogger Priscilla Young and her chef husband Jun Wu with backing from renowned local coffee supplier MQ Coffee, the compact space is a relaxed new addition to leafy Yuyuan Lu. Furnished in a simple wooden style, furniture is rejuvenated from antique pieces, and brought to life with playful patchwork designs. They’re all available to buy for customers who form a particular attachment with their seat, along with smaller home accessories too.

The Food

Lunch items on the weekday menu come in great value sets, each of which includes salad and a seasonal fruit bowl. Our recommendation is the healthy and mild red coco grain bowl (RMB62). Think kale, cauliflower and nori seaweed stewed with red coconut curry atop hearty multi-grain rice and barley. While the menu is very much Westernstyle café, Chef Jun makes interesting use of local ingredients. Case in point is the Chinese sausage Bolognese linguine (RMB62), a classic mince laced with julienned Cantonese sweet 7 8 | m a r c h 2 0 1 7 | www . t h a t s m a g s . co m

sausage and cheese. It’s not a taste of Italy, but a creative bowl that will power the rest of your day. It’s best paired with a cup of fragrant MQ espresso-based coffee (RMB18-37), which are all 50 percent off with the lunch set. The humble mantou bun also gets invited to Brut Cake’s party as part of the Brut Manwich (RMB68). Two pieces of Chinese steamed bun host a hefty Australian beef patty, onion jam and cheese. Tasty as it is, the mantou is a little too dense to supplant the classic burger bun, though the skinny hand-

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB60-80 per person Who’s going: expats, young people, families Good for: groups, casual food, brunch

698-3 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu 愚园路698-3号, 近镇宁路. Nearest metro: Jiangsu Lu, 3 mins. Weekday breakfast: 7.30-9.30am, lunch: 11am-2.30pm. Weekend brunch: 11am-9pm.

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Bombay Bistro Almost Fit for a Maharaja

By Betty Richardson

The Place A street that bore many afflictions during the F&B cull of 2016, Yongfu Lu has seen its biggest attractions (Shelter and Bocado) taken away. What remains now? Dudes selling Xinjiang oregano on the street corner, the Apartment, and new Bombay Bistro: “fine Indian cuisine.”

The Food

Back when molecular cuisine was a thing, giving Indian food the fine dining treatment entailed a worrying departure from everything that is inherently wonderful about it. Deconstructed biryani, sauces administered in spirals and/or artful smears, flower petals on dhal and lots of other things that beg

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the question ‘why?’ A lot has changed since the noughties. Thanks to chefs like Karam Sethi and his superb London restaurant Gymkhana, upmarket Indian food now makes use of storied traditions and charming miniature copper saucepans, rather than awkwardly contorting itself to fit the fine dining mold. This is good news, because there is no cuisine as luxurious as Indian. Bombay Bistro sort of understands this, thus the menu is peppered 50/50 with traditionaldone-well dishes versus new age dry ice gimmicks. Stick with tandoor and mains if you prefer the former; appetizers if the latter. Whoever is in charge of said tandoor knows how to use it. Grilled masala prawns (RMB118/six) arrive gorgeously charred yet juicy and springy, a product of expert timing. Lamb rogan josh (RMB118) was similarly masterful, possessing richness and balanced acidity that would give beef bourguignon a run for its money. Coupled with a bread basket (RMB78) of malabari paratha, butter naan and tandoori roti, it’s hard to ask for a more luxurious Indian experience. No Indian restaurant worth its ghee is without vegetarian options, but we were slightly let down by the mattar paneer (RMB88), pan-seared curd cheese filled with spicy green peas in a sweet but still good

makhani gravy. More of a disappointment was that they forgot our South Indianstyle chicken cilantro coconut curry (RMB108), and made our Bombay Sour cocktail (RMB65) too sweet. That is, until it transpired they’d mixed up the order and given us a Malibu muddled Shang Hai Ren (RMB65) instead. 2/3

The Vibe

Service here needs to up its game; not even the most moneyed taitai is content to pay RMB600 a meal for forgotten curry and Malibu cocktails. And we really do hope they can, because Bombay Bistro is a fine example of Indian cuisine. And besides, the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and would make a great place for chic group dinners. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3.5/5

Price: RMB200-300 per person Who’s going: mainly expats Good for: groups, Indian dining

2/F Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路47号,2楼,近复兴西路. Nearest metro: Shanghai Library, 7 mins. Open daily, 11.30am-2.30pm; 6pm-1.30am. (5468

La Brunch Lyonnaise

Sofitel Hongqiao Takes on Southeastern France BY Betty Richardson

alling all Shanghai residents, wake up with a smile because an exciting new brunch concept awaits at the brand new Sofitel Hongqiao Hotel. Bursting with elegant and ornate fixtures that pay homage to French classical style, prepare to be utterly transported as you make your way to the hotel’s signature international restaurant, Kwee Zeen.

Featuring eight live ateliers cooking fresh dishes throughout the day, allow Kwee Zeen’s breathtaking interiors and soaring high ceilings to transport you to antiquity. The new brunch is a celebration of another French tradition, the famed cuisine of Lyons in Southeastern France. Think of French fine dining, and images of male chefs in pristine white robes spring to mind, but in actual fact the true pioneers of the French Kitchen were women: the Mères Lyonnaises (‘Lyonnais Mothers’) These women were everyday kitchen cooks who in the mid-19th century left their homes to work restaurants and kitchens, bringing with them a hearty ingredient-led cuisine that captured the taste buds of the nation. The most famous of these is Mère Eugenie Brazier, who gained a total of six Michelin Stars and mentored Paul

Bocuse, France’s most famous living chef. Here at Kwee Zeen you can feast in Mère Brazier’s honor, on foie gras prepared multiple ways, oysters, sumptuous seafood, fine French cheeses and more, for RMB388 per person, or RMB588 including free-flow Champagne, wine and beer.

Kwee Zeen, Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao, 666 Taihong Lu, by Yanghong Lu 泰虹路666号, 近扬虹路. (3669 6666)

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Boya

Shanghai’s Newest (and Only) Israeli Restaurant By Betty Richardson

The Food

The Place With a logo reminiscent of Club Med’s circa 1987, you’d be forgiven for dismissing Boya as yet another unremarkable mall restaurant. But look beyond the surface, and you’ll find one of the few eateries serving Israeli cuisine. In fact, following the unfortunate closure of Dagu Lu stalwart Hayas last year, Boya is the only Israeli restaurant in Shanghai according to Dianping. advertorial

Serving lunch, brunch and dinner from a small menu, Boya trains its focus on casual and affordable fare. Off-topic fineries like foie gras and beef carpaccio interject occasionally. One thing Boya does very well is shakshuka (RMB48/88 lunch/dinner), a Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in rich tomato sauce and Mediterranean vegetables. Originating in Tunisia, the dish has become something of an Israeli classic, enjoyed beyond breakfast at lunch and dinner. Boya’s is all runny yolks with firm whites, chili, garlic and onion-accented sauce with a texture that steers clear of watery. We opted to add cheese to ours (RMB8), and thoroughly recommend you do too. Carnivores will enjoy Boya’s juicy lamb kebabs with baba ghanouj (roasted eggplant sauce), served atop focaccia, and drizzled with tahini (RMB98). Boya’s falafel too are commendable (RMB40). Roughly textured yet still moist, they have a fantastic crunch on the outside. It would be nice if they came with hummus as well as tahini dip, but

rather strangely for an Israeli restaurant, Boya doesn’t serve hummus on the lunch menu. 2/3

The Vibe

Packed with potential, Boya could be one of our go-to Middle Eastern restaurants if they put more focus on regional dishes rather than adding pizzas, pastas and foie gras into the mix. As such, we’ll come back the next time our falafel craving hits, but can’t see it becoming one of our mainstays. 1/2

Total Verdict: 3/5

Price: RMB48-150 per person Who’s going: mainly expats, friends of the owner Good for: Israeli food, falafel, kebabs, brunch

1/F, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu 南京西路 1788号F-10, 近华山路. Entrance also via Yuyuan Lu (愚园路). Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 2 mins. Open daily, 10am-1.30pm. (136 8172 3754)

Stella Artois Delight Recommends: Food Belgian-style Beer and Brasserie Fare

tella Artois is known just about everywhere from London to Shanghai and everywhere in between, but if we’re being technical, then it is Belgian tradition that courses through its veins. As such, it only makes to enjoy Stella Artois with typical Belgian food like the fare served at Delight Food. Here they offer typical Belgian brasserie like coq au vin (chicken in rich cream sauce), witloof (endive gratin) and of course, steamed mussels. Served with classic skinny French fries (another Belgian innovation, for the record), this Dutch favorite is known as moules frites (literally ‘mussels and fries’) and is arguably only second to Belgian waffles in renown. Here at Delight Food, they are prepared in a variety of ways; the most popular being a light cream sauce with fragrant green onion and celery.

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Pair with either Hoegaarden, a wheat beer prepared with extracts of coriander and orange peel that gives the brew a light, citrusy and crisp taste; or Stella Artois, the classic pale European-style lager known across the world. For dessert, we recommend indulging in the simple Belgian delight of Liege-style waffles with powdered sugar, whipped cream, caramel and ice cream. Find Delight Food situated on the popular Hongmei Lu Entertainment Street, home to dozens of other Western restaurant, bars and hangouts. Price: RMB200-300 per person Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: Belgian food, groups, beer, casual dining 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu 虹梅路3338弄，老外街27号，近延安西路. (6401 1790)

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The Chop Chop Club Paul Pairet Carves Another Slice By Betty Richardson

The Place Paul Pairet, father to Mr & Mrs Bund, instigator of Ultraviolet (the most expensive dinner you can get in Shanghai) has opened a new restaurant inside Bund lounge Unico, and it’s decidedly more affordable. The Chop Chop Club, a carvery that twists the format of a restaurant to make it feasible that everyone, even us peasants unaccustomed to expensive large-format meats like turbot and , can have a slice. This is made possible by two utterly enormous screens displaying the kitchen’s schedule for the night. For example, 7.45pm is grilled sea bass, 8.15pm is char-roasted

chicken, 8.30pm is chargrilled cote de boeuf; and so on until 10pm. Think of it like an airport departure lounge, with all the stress that frequently accompanies air travel. You’ll need the system explained to you (several times in the case of your correspondents), so you might as well accept this from the get-go. We suspect the pleasure is in surrendering control and just going with flow or risk inducing an anxiety attack.

The Food

Rustique is the name of the game with Chop Chop. Perhaps still smarting from the snub dealt to Mr & Mrs Bund in the 2017 Michelin Guide, management is keen to stress that they are not looking for a Michelin Star. Expect dishes with a healthy char on them. No frills, fluff, foams, petals or other silly gimmicks. Luckily for Pairet fans however, there are several dishes that possess his signature magic of innovation. One example is the roastedgrilled XL turbot (RMB250/1,200 portion/ whole), specifically the collar. The meaty flesh of the body is tasty too, but the supremely juicy, flavorful char of the collar meat is superb. Do your best to request this part when ordering. Other triumphs include the chicken ‘Americain’ (RMB180/320), even the breast of which is as juicy and succulent as the leg. Seriously it’s like Hainan chicken rice but with a grilled, gently caramelized skin. You need a really top quality bird with a high fat level to pull this dish off. Other moments “essential” (as Pairet is fond of calling them) include the creamy pumpkin ‘peasant’ soup served still in gourd, priced at an un-peasantly RMB200 (serves up to five though), truly excellent roasted eggplant with cumin and tahini (RMB70) – a

throwback to Pairet’s stint in Turkey, and ‘Bertha’s shiitake’ (RMB90). Yes, that’s a lot for mushrooms, but you do get a whole log of them, along with scissors to snip them off. The shiitake are roasted in an imported Bertha charcoal oven (which also sees to the savory and unctuous oxtail teriyaki, RMB170/450), and slightly dried prior to, producing a concentrated flavor that complements the fattiness of the meats. The last essential for us was one of the simplest: raspberries coated with sherry, crème fraîche and hazelnut butter (RMB100). There was something beautiful and summery about the way the raspberries were still fresh and firm. Crème fraîche and nutty melted hazelnut butter made this feel like real country cooking on the Bund. 2.5/3

The Vibe

Pairet is known for being an absolute stickler for timing, and Chop Chop Club is a celebration of this style of eating. The price point is lower than Mr & Mrs Bund, but then again the food is arguably simpler. There are two things you should bear in mind before venturing forth: firstly, go in a group – even the single portions are large enough for two. Secondly, go before 7.30pm to take advantage of a 50 percent off the entire alcohol list. Food aside, there’s something wonderful about drinking a bottle of RMB150 wine on the Bund. 2/2

Total Verdict: 4.5/5 Price: RMB400-500 per person (plus 10 percent service) Who’s going: expats and locals Good for: groups, carnivores

2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Dong Lu, 12 mins. Open daily, 6-11pm. (5308 5396) www . t h a t s m a g s . co m | m a r c h 2 0 1 7 | 8 1

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Straight No Chaser Nothing gets us more excited than news of a new bar, but a bar, speakeasy, restaurant and café all in one? Through the roof! Find all of that at Sober Company, the multi-concept new venue from Shingo Gokan, AKA the mixologist who unleashed award-winning bar Speak Low on Shanghai. For the cocktails, think refined classics. The food, affordable Japanese-leaning Chinese eats.

More mixology action can be found at the Pudong Four Seasons, who brought over one of the world’s best cocktail makers, Mr Cedric Mendoza (below) of Manhattan Bar in the Regent Singapore for a stint in the hotel. His cocktail, the ‘Regalo’ earned him No.11 on the World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2016, and you can find it all month long here in Shanghai. Not into cocktails? The Caxton, a new pub on Dagu Lu, has got you covered. This place hits the sweet spot between craft beer and sports bar that you can probably get away with bringing your girlfriend to. Find it next to fellow pub The Hop Project.

Found 158 continues to fill with new F&B occupants, the latest being Arkham. The popular alt indie club was forced to close last year following a government kibosh on basement venues (fire hazards, apparently), leaving club kids all dressed up but with nowhere to go. Stay tuned for more news on that one in the coming months. We’re also psyched about another Found 158 resident: Blackstone Magic Bar, which opened softly in February. Prepare to be seriously bamboozled by the house magicians and illusionists – you’ll likely need a stiff cocktail after seeing some of their tricks.

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Above the Globe

Shakespearian Drinks for Sleep No More By Rachel Deason

top Jing’an’s McKinnon Hotel is a new a bar: Above the Globe, an Art Decoinformed lounge from Eddy Yang of the renowned Tailor Bar. If you’re wondering why you’ve never heard of the McKinnon, that’s because it isn’t real. Completely outfitted as a hotel but never accepting reservations, it is instead the site of the acclaimed immersive theater production Sleep No More. A silent, suspenseful take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, audiences are taken on a journey throughout the faux-hotel, each room hosting its own scene. Having opened last December, the show is sold out months in advance, despite costing RMB650 a pop. Above the Globe, however, can be accessed without purchasing tickets. As an homage to The Bard, menus are separated into three categories: Tragedy, Comedy and History. The Tragedies are dramatic and bitter, a number of them with coffee bases. The eponymous Sleep No More (RMB100) sells itself as successor to the erstwhile King of Caffeine Four Loko, packing a triple threat of illy-Coffee liqueur, espresso and mate tea. The result, a long drink with Remy Martin VSOP, is surprisingly thin and weak. Libations on the Comedy menu are supposed to be light and fun, though the Sam and Oli (RMB100) lacks vibrancy. The biggest downfall of this drink is the addition of Haig Club whisky, which despite being passionately endorsed by David Beckham is perhaps the single most revolting liquid one can insert in a drink. It honestly tastes worse than cheap vodka. The real winner may be the History menu, featuring drinks like the Harvard and Yacht

Club, which surely deserve to be consumed in a mahogany library full of the original works of Henry David Thoreau. One gem from this menu is the Clover Club Cocktail (RMB100), an ethereally beautiful pale-hued number with gin, raspberry syrup and egg white. The bartenders here are consummate professionals and aren’t afraid to go off-menu. After complaining to our companion (loudly, in retrospect) about the bitterness of our first drink, the Bijou Cocktail (RMB110), staff went out of their way to recommend our next one, a deliciously spicy Penicillin (RMB100), customizing it to a flavor they thought we’d enjoy more. Perhaps it was because there were few other people in the place, but they always seemed to be attentively making note of our likes and dislikes so they could ensure we left satisfied. Apart from the beauteously appointed bar, stocked with an exceptional selection of spirits (this is an Eddy Yang’s concept, after all), Above the Globe is a little spartan. The main seating area has all the atmosphere of an empty nightclub, though we imagine this changes once filled with post-performance theater goers.

Price: RMB100-300 per person Who’s Going: young locals, theater geek types Good For: whisky-based cocktails, smallmedium groups 7/F, McKinnon Hotel, 1013 Beijing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu 北京西路1013号7楼, 近江宁路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 7 mins. Open daily, 5pm-2am.

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Punch ...But Were Afraid to Ask

By Logan R. Brouse

hen you own a Punch Bar, it helps to know a little bit about the subject. And luckily for me, it’s one that’s rich with history, booze and some full-frontal nudity. As with everything, it all starts with a word: punch. Originally from the Sanskrit paunch meaning five, the word makes reference to punch’s five core ingredients: water, citrus, spice, sugar, and most importantly, spirit. As with every good drinking story, some of the facts are hazy and muddled, but what we do know is that punch was brought to England from officers and sailors of the British East India Company. Says booze oracle David Wondrich in his awesome book Punch, documents from the 1630s describe bowls made with arrack, wine – basically any spirits they could get their hands on – and drunk in punch houses. Yes, entire bars dedicated to punch. Ring a bell? Now this is where it gets cool, because the implication is that punch was out and about before coffee was popular or really even a thing. Millennials might have their trendy cafés, but punch houses were the

equivalent of the 17th century; large taverns or salons where our forefathers, including George Washington, would spend the day getting blasted in a judgment-free zone. These were the social places to be in the powdered wig times of ye olden days, and it wasn’t until those boring temperance people started getting in the way of the good times that coffee replaced punch as the socially acceptable beverage of choice at 10am. Alas, it went from punch time to Starbucks time. Not one to be beaten down, the noble tradition of punch drinking went on to play a particularly illustrious part of American history, recounts Vice writer John Surico: “In March of 1829, Andrew Jackson rode into office as a man of the people — the first American president not born into wealth — and, as a token of his good faith, he opened the doors of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to those people after his inauguration. This was a big mistake, as anyone who has ever thrown a “bring whoever, it's a rager” party can attest. By the end of the evening, his supporters were said to be so rowdy that they had to literally be lured outside to the White

House lawn with bowls of whisky punch and ice cream. Jackson himself escaped his fans through a window or side entrance, leaving behind – though reports of the extent vary — drunken brawls, muddied furniture, and broken china.” Aside from demonstrating the obvious hazards of open-invite parties, this anecdote brings to light the true beauty of punch: its intrinsically communal nature. Sitting with a group of friends getting hammered, sharing the same bowl – isn’t this what drinking should be about? Community-style imbibing brings an inclusiveness that, frankly, modern cocktails are lacking. Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s Punch Bar, has run bars and clubs in Shanghai for over six years. In between hangovers, he puts pen to paper to record his pontifications on the drink industry.

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EVENTS

Mar 3 | NIGHTLIFE

Jazzamar

Mar 2 | NIGHTLIFE

Afrika Islam Since getting his start as an apprentice for Afrika Bambaataa, Afrika Islam has put his stamp on hip-hop. A DJ for the Rock Steady Crew, he became a major figure in LA’s nascent hip hop scene after moving there in the 80s. While he appeared in films like Breakin II, it’s his production work on Ice-T’s early classic gangsta rap albums like Power that remain his hallmark. > Mar 2, 9pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路20号7楼, 近淮海中路 (reservations@lebaronshanghai.com)

Mar 3 | NIGHTLIFE

Tempalay The Tokyo group has struck a chord with their psychedelic indie-pop. They’ve performed at the massive Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, as well as the taste-making South by Southwest Festival in America. For their Shanghai show, they’ll team up with homegrown buzz band Dream Can and Fuzhou shoegazers The 尺口MP. > Mar 3, 9.30pm-late, RMB120-150. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

UNICO Shanghai’s former Music Director Amar Kabouche returns to rock the club with funky beats, nu soul and Latin jazz. As Jazzamar, he’ll be performing a live DJ and flutist set, accompanied by saxophonist Quentin Paquignon and percussionist Lek Vega. > Mar 3, 10pm-late, free entry. UNICO Shanghai, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399)

Mar 3 | NIGHTLIFE

Yeti Out House Party The Yeti crew take over both rooms at Xintiandi club Reel to Reel. In one room, Disco Deviance’s Peter Herbert and Dicky Trisco is joined by Yeti Dis:ko’s Allan Marhsall and Miki Discosnot. In the second room, Yeti residents Tom Yeti, Esa and Loui Louie spin harder sounds from ratchet rap to UK grime. > Mar 3, 10pm-late, RMB100. Reel to Reel, B1-01 Fuxing Soho, 388 Madang Lu, by Fuxing Lu 马当路388号SOHO复兴广场B1-01, 近复兴路 (186 1604 3704)

Mar 3 | NIGHTLIFE

The Fin

Mar 3 | NIGHTLIFE

Fantastic Man

Over six years, the indie quartet has established themselves as Japan’s it band due to a sound that blends synth-pop, chillwave and dreampop. They’ve signed deals with UK labels and impressed at South by Southwest. > Mar 3, 9pm, RMB120-150. 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 (6446 0086, newnoise.taobao.com) 8 6 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

12” of Fun x Holly Sh*t presents the Melbourne-bred, Berlinbased DJ who has previously packed Shelter and Lola during past visits to Shanghai. The house DJ describes his sets as ‘good acid tribal percussive workouts,’ so expect the dancefloor to be rocking at his Elevator debut. Support from Tobias Patrick, Lindberg, Charp and Thoma Cher. > Mar 3, 10pm-late, RMB70. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Events

Mar 3-4 | NIGHTLIFE

Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE

Lotus Rouge

Beatween x Stones Throw

Bund institution Bar Rouge transforms into a vintage casino, where guests get to gamble drinks at roulette and try their luck at the wheel of fortune in a chic setting. > Mar 3-4, 10pm-late, 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)

Xiamen hiphop collective Beatween teams with Los Angeles underground institution Stones Throw for Elevator’s first major hiphop show. Los Angeles beatmaker MNDSGN headlines, riding high off the rapturous praise given to ‘the classic ‘80s R&B and boogie funk’ of last year’s Body Wash. Beatween’s Knopha and Jiaming support, along with Stones Throw Japan’s Kota and Daily Vinyl’s ollo-MAM. > Mar 4, 10pm-late, RMB100-130. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路 218号4楼, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE Mar 4 | COMMUNITY

Robert Parker

Dog Day Saturdays

On the first Saturday of the month, The Rooster (Jing’an) throws a backyard party where dogs are welcome. There will be free hot dogs, RMB35 Flying Dog Beers and dog treats for the little buddies. Donations will also be collected for local animal rescue group, Best Friends China. > Mar 4, 3-5pm, free entry. The Rooster (Jing’an), 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Bejing Xi Lu 陕西北路455号, 近北京西路 (5213 5601)

Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE

Disco Ball

The Stockholm electronic musican and producer is one of the leading figures in the growing synthwave/retrowave scene. With a style that mixes elements of 80s music and movies with French house and disco, Parker has brought his infectious brand of electronic nostalgia on tours across the world. > Mar 4, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE

Armada Night

Party like its 1979 as The Pearl pays tribute to the heady days of disco, complete with a real lighted disco dance floor. Featuring singers Chad Romero and Latrece Banks, the band Discomania will perform boogie oogie hits by giants of the era like the Bee Gees, Chic and Prince. > Mar 4, 9pm-late, RMB150-180. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471弄, 近武进路

Co-founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron and David Lewis, Armada is a five-time International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) winner for ‘Best Global Record label.’ The Dutch label takes over MYST spotlighting three of their freshest talents: Andrew Rayel (pictured), David Gravell and Khomha. > Mar 4, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. MYST, 1123 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu 延安中路1123 号, 近富民路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) w w w . that s ma g s . c om | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | 8 7

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Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE

Mar 5 | NIGHTLIFE

Pervert & Sodoma

Fathoms

MVP Shanghai returns to take over M1NT for this naughty S&M themed party. Bring your whips, chains and leather for a night of naughty adventures. Dress code: full black or pervert outfit, otherwise RMB100 entry fee. > Mar 4, 10pmlate, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com with dress code). M1NT, 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu 福州路318号高腾大厦24层, 近汉口路 (400 6123 519)

The Brighton based group is known for their brutal mix of metal and hardcore. They rock Yuyintang with support from homegrown metal collective and promoters Playful Warrior. > Mar 5, 9pmlate, RMB80-100. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Mar 7 | ARTS Mar 4 | NIGHTLIFE

Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal

The Ninetys and Fortune

SHFT presents this potent Hucci approved double bill. With nine albums to his name, UK producer The Ninetys is known for his blend of old school and trap, lending his talents to exclusive remixes of The Weeknd, Stooki Sound and Troyboi. Los Angeles producer Fortune holds great esteem in his hometown’s underground music scene, for his distinct merger of trap and soulful R&B. > Mar 4, 10.30pm-late, RMB100-150. Reel to Reel, B1-01 Fuxing Soho, 388 Madang Lu, by Fuxing Lu 马当路388号SOHO复兴广场B1-01, 近复兴路 (186 1604 3704)

Mar 4-July 15 | COMMUNITY

Shanghai International Basketball League

Since 2003, Active Social Active Sports has been running this basketball league that offers fully equipped indoor gymnasiums with good locations. Meet fellow ballers from all over the world in this slick seasonal league. > Mar 4-July 15, various times (Sat-Sun), RMB600 (individual) or RMB5,500 (team). Jiaotong University Medical School, 227 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Madang Lu 重庆南路 227号, 近马当路 (www.asas.com.cn) 8 8 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

Founded 45 years ago with a goal of performing contemporary dance to jazz music, the internationally renowned company has evolved while working with prestigious dance figures. They present their exploration of modern dance, Modern Times, which is composed of four pieces: ‘Mona Lisa,’ ‘Kosmos,’ ‘Closer’ and ‘O Balcão de Amor.’ > Mar 7, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Mar 8 | COMMUNITY

Women’s Day The world raises its glasses and toast women and Shanghai is full of special events and promotions like Le Royal Meridien. Their five signature restaurants are offering deals like 38 percent off the bill (Le Bistrot) or off a-la-carte items (Allure, Ai Mei, Favola). For our full roundup of Women’s Day events and deals, visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai. > Mar 8, 6-10pm, various prices. Le Royal Meridien, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu 南京东路 789号, 近西藏中路 (3318 9999)

Events

Mar 8-11 | ARTS

Mar 9 | NIGHTLIFE

Design Shanghai

Stooki Sound

Asia’s leading international design event returns to the Shanghai Exhibition Center with world-renowed names like Zaha Hadid, Frank Partidge, Galerie Dumonteil, Eglidesign and brands including Swarovski, Boca Do Lobo and Driade among the participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to see thousands of products from over 350 international design brands across various disciplines. Additional activities will also take place in Xintiandi from March 6-19, while a Design Tour that stops off at various studios and galleries in the city happens daily, starting from the Shanghai Exhibition Center and ending at Xintiandi from March 8-11. > Mar 8-11, 1-9pm, RMB100. Shanghai Exhibition Center, 1000 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 延安中路1000号, 近陕西南路 (www.designshanghai.com)

The London based production and DJ unit returns to rock Shanghai thanks to SHFT. Expect a fiery set where genres like UK bass, hip hop and trap are blended into banging beats. > Mar 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB100-150. M2, 4/F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路283号香港广场4楼, 近黄陂南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Mar 9-10 | EAT/DRINK

Egg Chef’s Table

Mar 9 | NIGHTLIFE

Yeti x Mixpak Label Night Since 2009, Dre Skull’s Mixpak label has served as a key connector between New York and the Caribbean with releases from Vybz Kartel, Popccaan and Murlo. They defeated Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang and Wiley’s Eskimo Dance at last year’s Red Bull Culture Clash thanks to their effortless mix of dancehall, hip-hop and electronica. Label stalwarts Jubilee and The Large will headline the label’s China debut, courtesy of the Yeti crew. > Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50-80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Mar 9 | NIGHTLIFE

Goth Trad

Antidote presents the return of Japan’s dubstep king. Famous fans like Hyperdub’s Kode 9 and FACT sing his praises while his albums like Mad Raver’s Dance Floor have been praised as a unique fusion of ‘acid-era Afx, bass terror era Alec Empire, The Prodigy around the time of Experience and Shinso era DJ Krush.” > Mar 9, 10pm-late, RMB50. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Renowned Australian chef Mo Zhou famously lent his skills to what is considered Australia’s best restaurant, Attica in Melbourne. He’s flying into Shanghai to cook for two nights at EGG. Bookings for parties of up to six available at hello@ eggshanghai.com. > Mar 9-10, 7.30-10pm, RMB388. Egg, 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu 襄阳北路 12号, 近长乐路 (186 1675 7561)

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Spectacles of Sound Festivus Promoters Spectacles of Sound have put together a killer bill of four very different artists. Canadian indiepop band Braids (pictured) returns to Shanghai after packing Yuyintang two years ago. American producer Shigeto has rocked The Shelter with his mix of chilled out electronica with live drums. Nonku Phiri is a rising South African talent specializing in darkly soulful R&B. Rounding things out is Shanghai institution ChaCha, who will be performing under her Faded Ghost DJ persona. > Mar 10, 9pm, RMB140-180. 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 (6212 6991)

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Events

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Shake Vol 1 CD Launch

On Top The musical restaurant from the same folks behind refined jazz lounge Heyday celebrates the official launch of a new studio CD recorded by their house band. The Shake band will be bringing it to life with help from some of their favorite singers like Cherry Brown, Naomi Fitch, Hazel Gould and a few surprise guests. > Mar 10, 10pmlate, RMB150 (with CD). Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, by Jinxian Lu 茂名南路46 号3楼, 近进贤路 (6230 7175)

MVP Shanghai takes over the 92nd floor of the Park Hyatt for a wild party literally up above the clouds. Expect plenty of bottles popping in a wild atmosphere soundtracked by chic house. Dress code: elegant. > Mar 10, 10pmlate, RMB100 (free entry before midnight if RSVP to events@mvpshanghai.com). Park Hyatt Shanghai, 92/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道100号柏悦酒店91楼, 近东泰路 (events@mvpshanghai.com)

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Franz Scala

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Nickodemus As the resident DJ of the long-running Turntables on the Hudson club night in New York City, Nickodemus routinely sets the dancefloors grooving with a wide-ranging sound that touches on house, Afro-beat, reggae and Latin. As a producer, he’s released three acclaimed albums and remixed everyone from Bob Marley to Billie Holiday. > Mar 10, 10pm-late, free entry. UNICO Shanghai, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399)

As the head of Berlin-based label Slow Motion, Scala has been spreading his vision of Italian dance. His diverse DJ sets follow the label’s aesthetic – weaving smoothly between Italian dance, cosmic, psychedelic and dirty disco house. > Mar 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)

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Ummet Ozcan

Mar 10 | NIGHTLIFE

Dannic

The Turkish-Dutch DJ has built a global following thanks to his trademark electro sound chock full of infectious melodies. Signed to Spinning Records, his releases have been supported by stars like Sander van Doorn, Armin van Buuren and Hardwell. > Mar 10, 10pm-late, RMB180. M2, 4/F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路283号香港广场4楼, 近黄陂南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai. cn) 9 0 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

The Dutch producer may have started out in deep house, but he’s found fame for his infectious EDM beats. Perennially in the upper tier of DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, Dannic has been paying it forward by supporting up-and-coming artists through his Fonk Recordings imprint on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. > Mar 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB150. 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)

Events

Until Mar 12 | ARTS

Mar 11 | NIGHTLIFE

Shanghai Biennale

Equilibrium The German folk metal favorites cracked the Top 20 of their home country’s charts with 2014’s Erdentempel. They’ve cooked up a new batch of epics for their new disc, Armageddon, which they’re presenting on their China tour. German melodic death metal act Suidakra are coming along for the ride, bringing their mix of brutal rock with traditional instruments like

bagpipe, banjo and tin whistle. > Mar 11, 8.30pm, RMB320. 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 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Mar 11 | NIGHTLIFE

Chinese Football

Power Station of Art hosts the 11th edition of this massive contemporary art fair that will emphasize “the possibilities of South-South dialogue within the current scenario of a highly connected world.” The acclaimed Dehli-based Raqs Media Collective (pictured above) curates presenting a destination for many different kinds of exploration and investigation that will also serve as a launching pad for new visions, ideas and artists. > Until Mar 12, 9am-5pm, RMB20. Power Station of Art, 200 Huayuangang Lu, by Miaojiang Lu 花园港路200号, 近苗江路 (3127 8531, www.powerstationofart.com)

Mar 15-16 | NIGHTLIFE

Jeremy Monteiro & Eugene Pao Duo

The Wuhan indie standouts have won praise across China and in music nerd circles around their world with their melodic take on Midwestern emo. Their self-titled debut was one of the best albums of 2015 in China and they return to Yuyintang to preview their highly anticipated upcoming EP, Here Comes a New Challenger. > Mar 11, 9-11.30pm, RMB60-80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路 851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Dubbed “Singapore’s king of swing,” pianist-vocalist Monteiro has performed on prestigious stages like the Royal Albert Hall. He teams up with Hong Kong’s premier jazz guitarist Pao, who has shared stages with legends like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Freddie Hubbard. > Mar 15-16, 9.30pmlate, RMB130-180. JZ Club, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金一路 (6431 0269)

Mar 11 | NIGHTLIFE

Bollywood Holi Festival

Mar 16 | NIGHTLIFE

Sonia Calico

Bar Rouge’s annual celebration of the Festival of Lights is one of their most colorful parties of the year. DJ Sulaiman returns with Goa bangers and other vibrant sounds rocking Indian clubs. > Mar 11, 10pm-late, RMB150. 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)

As a member of the band Go Chic and one half of the DJ duo Bounce Girlz, Calico has established herself as one of the finest in Taipei’s underground. She’s played mega festivals like Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic, as well as the much more intimate Boiler Room Taipei. She brings her mix of bass, grime and sampled traditional Asian sounds to Le Baron with support from another Taiwan favorite, Veeeky. > Mar 16, 9pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路20号7楼, 近淮海中路 (reservations@lebaronshanghai.com) w w w . that s ma g s . c om | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | 9 1

Events

Mar 17 | NIGHTLIFE

Mar 17-18 | NIGHTLIFE

Reflector

Wil Sylvince

The Beijing pop-punk group have carved out a loyal following due to their energetic live shows. Expect their MAO Livehouse show to be even more celebratory as they tour the country for their 20th anniversary. > Mar 17, 8.30pm, RMB120-150. 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 (6230 7175)

The Brooklyn comic has garnered standing ovations all over the world for his unique perspective borne from his West Indian-Haitian background. He’s contributed to Chappelle Show, Damon Wayans’ The Underground and The Fugees’ mega-selling album, The Score. > Mar 17-18, 9pm (Fri) 8pm and 10pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳北路1号4楼, 近巨鹿路 (5046 2471, 247tickets.cn)

Mar 17 | NIGHTLIFE

Alpine Decline

Mar 17 | NIGHTLIFE

Felix da Housecat

The Beijing-by-way-of-Los Angeles psych-rock duo toured the nation last year with P.K. 14 frontman Yang Haisong on bass. They return to Shanghai for an intimate show at Harley’s with support from Maybe Mars labelmates (and hometown heroes), Dream Can. > Mar 17, 9pm-late, RMB70-90. Harley’s, 265 Nandan Dong Lu, by Caoxi Lu 南丹东路 265号, 近漕溪路 (5888 0925)

Bar Rouge welcomes back the Chicago DJ who was one of the stalwarts of his hometown’s second generation of house producers. He’s managed to crossover to the mainstream thanks to hit albums like 2001’s Kittenz and Thee Glitz and remixes of Madonna, Britney and Diddy. However, he’s managed to keep relevant thanks to a constantly shifting sound that has evolved from acid house to nu skool electro-disco. > Mar 17, 10pm-late, RMB150-200. 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)

Mar 17 | NIGHTLIFE Mar 17 | NIGHTLIFE

Aurora Halal

Aera

Slowmance presents the Berlin producer known for his psychedelic and shimmering house. Despite enjoying underground acclaim for years, Aera became a househead’s name thanks to last year’s hit release, ‘Running Hot.’ > Mar 17, 10pm-late, RMB60-80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218 号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409) 9 2 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

Centaurs, the experimental music night organized by Duck Fight Goose frontman Goooose, teams with Say Yes to present the China debut of the New York underground favorite. Through her party series Mutual Dreaming, Halal has consistently slayed crowds with her forward-thinking live hardware and DJ sets. > Mar 17, 11pm-late, RMB60. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Events

Mar 18 | NIGHTLIFE

Pearl’s Battle of the Bands

Sedee

Six bands will compete for the title of best band (and a RMB5,000 prize) at The Pearl’s first Battle of the Bands. Talented local bands are encouraged to apply for entry by contacting thepearlshanghai@gmail.com by March 3. > Mar 18, 8pm-late, RMB80-100. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471弄, 近武进路

For the initial edition of micro/wave marathon, Mannheim duo will bring their groove-heavy minimal- and micro- house to Elevator. There will be a special extended session powering through the sunrise featuring micro/wave residents Thomas Futoso, MIIIA and Leon C. > Mar 18, 10pm-late, RMB60-80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218 号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Mar 21-22 | COMMUNITY

Mom to Mom Sale Mar 18 | NIGHTLIFE

Miaou Formed by sisters Mayumi and Hiromi Hasegawa, the Japanese progressive post-rock band returns to Shanghai to celebrate their new EP, drops. > Mar 18, 8.30pm-late, RMB150-200. 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 (6446 0086, newnoise.taobao.com)

Sell or stock up on clothes, toys, books, strollers and other family goods at this twice-a-year market organized by Shanghai mothers. Sellers will donate 15 percent of all their profit to Heart to Heart. > Mar 21-22, 2-6pm (Tues) 10am-2pm (Wed), free entry. Shanghai Racquet Club – Clubhouse, 555 Jinfeng Lu, by Yunle Lu 金丰路555号, 近运乐路 (www.mom2momsaleshanghai.com, momtomomsaleshanghai@hotmail.com)

Mar 18 | NIGHTLIFE

Benji B Mar 21-22 | NIGHTLIFE

Cuong Vu Trio The popular DJ and radio broadcaster has amassed a global fanbase and a reputation as one of the UK’s most respected DJs. Considered a leader in the future music movement, Beni B has worked as a producer on Kayne’s Yeezus, provided an official remix of ‘Uptown Funk’ and runs London’s Deviation club night, which has welcomed the likes of Flying Lotus, James Blake and Sampha. > Mar 18, 9pm, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路20 号7楼, 近淮海中路 (reservations@ lebaronshanghai.com)

Praised by Pat Metheny as “one of the best bands I’ve ever heard,” the trio has been lauded as one of the leaders of postmillennial jazz. The Saigon-born trumpeter Cuong Vu has been praised by the New York Times for his “dreamlike sound informed by post-bop but just as rooted in noise pop, grunge and ambient minimalism.” > Mar 21-22, 9.30pm-late, RMB130-180. JZ Club, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路 158号, 近瑞金一路 (6431 0269) w w w . that s ma g s . c om | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | 9 3

Events

Mar 25 | NIGHTLIFE

Mar 24 | ARTS

Subs

Jane Eyre

Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Shanghai Ballet presents a one-night only performance of their innovative take on Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel. This modern interpretation shifts the story’s focus to Bertha, the much put-upon wife of Mr. Rochester. Choreographed by Patrick Da Bana. > Mar 24, 7.15pm, RMB180-680. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei

Mar 24 | NIGHTLIFE

Led by fierce front woman Kang Mao, the Beijing punk group are a part of Chinese indie lore thanks to classic albums like Down and Queen of Fucking Everything. While their recent singles showcase a more melodic indie side, expect the trio to tap into their feral side that’s made them one of the country’s most acclaimed live acts. > Mar 25, 8.30-10.30pm, RMB60-80. 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 (6212 6991)

The Fallacy Mar 25 | NIGHTLIFE

Moleskin

The Henan-based post-punk trio bring their extensive national tour to Yuyintang as they prep their third album for Modern Sky, which follows up their excellent 2015 disc, Debris. > Mar 24, 9pm-late, RMB60-80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路 851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Rising Shanghainese electronic collective Genome6.66 take over Elevator with some help from the rising UK producer that is making waves in the post-garage scene with his mix of techno and grime. > Mar 25, 10pmlate, RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Mar 27-28 | NIGHTLIFE

David Binney Trio Mar 24 | NIGHTLIFE

Trus’me Beijing promoters Bye Bye Disco travel south to take over Elevator with help from the Manchester house and techno don. As label head of Prime Numbers, Trus’me continues his hometown’s electronic legacy with diverse productions and eclectic DJ sets. Heavy hitters Juan Atkins, Gilles Peteson, Dam Funk and LCD Soundsystem count themselves as fans. > Mar 24, 10pm-late, RMB60-80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218 号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409) 9 4 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

The prolific saxophonist has been consistently praised for his original approach with the Jazz Times singling him out as one of the “players who have created an alternative jazz scene, all of whom are playing adventurous, original music.” While he’s shared big stages with Aretha Franklin and Maceo Parker, Binney is equally comfortable rocking basement clubs across New York’s underground jazz scene. > Mar 27-28, 9.30pm-late, RMB150-200. JZ Club, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路 158号, 近瑞金一路 (6431 0269)

Events

Mar 29 | EAT/DRINK

Cocktail Cinema Launch

Mar 30 | COMMUNITY

RunnersHai

The foodies behind the Shanghai Supperclub dinner series, Social Supply present their latest concept. Each month, they’ll be taking over a different location for an immersive film screening with a local guest bartender mixing drinks that complement the film. For the first edition, they’re screeening American Psycho. Details on location will be released on their official WeChat, socialsupplyshanghai.

The Shanghai running group is meeting up on the last Thursday of the month until May for a 6.5K run at Century Park. While you can always compete with the other runners, you can also race against yourself as RunnersHai will be tracking times after each race and distributing the results to see how you rank in comparison to your previous runs. > Mar 30, 8pm, free entry. Race starts at Shanghai Science and Technology Museum. 2000 Shiji Dadao, by Jinxiu Lu 世纪大道 2000号, 近锦绣路

Mar 29 | NIGHTLIFE

Mar 31 | NIGHTLIFE

Dee Archer The soulful singersongwriter has recorded and shared stages with rock giants B.B. King, Rod Stewart and Joe Cocker. She celebrates her latest EP, Paradise, which was coproduced by Nate Wingfield, guitarist in the legendary Sly & The Family Stone. > Mar 29, 7-11pm, free entry. La Maison, 210 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 进贤路210号, 近陕西南路 (6258 2801, reservations@lamaisonshanghai.com)

Mar 29 | NIGHTLIFE

Cosmic Child

Singapore’s indie scene is booming and these shoegaze stalwarts are bringing their nostalgic dreamy music to On Stage as part of their first China tour to support their debut disc, Untitled. > Mar 29, 8.30pm, RMBTBA. 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 (6212 6991)

Etapp Kyle Say Yes and Room 303 team up to present the Ukrainian phenom that is taking the techno world by storm. Kyle has quickly gone from stay-athome audiophile to in-demand DJ and producer who has won wide support from Russia’s techno institution, ARMA17. > Mar 31, 10pmlate, RMBTBA. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号, 近东湖路 (136 6174 7409)

Apr 1 | NIGHTLIFE

Harper and Midwest Kind The award-winning Australian singersongwriter Peter D. Harper has won wide acclaim for his distinct take on roots, which he dubs ‘world blues.’ A masterful harmonicaist, guitarist and didgeridoo player, Harper’s 2016 disc Show Your Love topped the charts across Europe and spent six months in the Top 10 of the Billboard Blues Chart. > Apr 1, 9pm, RMB100-120. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471弄, 近武进路 w w w . that s ma g s . c om | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | 9 5

St. Patrick’s Day Paint Shanghai Green

oin the world in embracing their inner-Irish for the always riotous St. Paddy’s Day. Expect plenty of drink deals, day drinking and some more drinking after that. Here are a few party choices, but stay tuned for our full St. Patrick’s Day roundup of events and deals at www.thatsmags.com/shanghai.

Pub Crawl Shanghai

Hop aboard a rollicking party bus for Pub Crawl Shanghai’s seventh official St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Things kick off with an hour of open bar before stopping off at four hopping St. Paddy’s parties with free shots and club entry included.

> Mar 17, 9.30pm-late, RMB200-250. Meet at Bar Gatsby, 488 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路488号, 近石门一路 (www.pubcrawlshanghai.com)

Zapatas and Sasha’s The Hengshan Lu staple is doing it big with parties on March 17 and 18. Boxty Rebellion Irish Folk Band will rock Sasha’s heated garden tent on both nights, while there will be drink deals like RMB35-40 for Jameson shots, RMB50 for Bailys Double and RMB55 for Guinness. Head to Zapatas before 11 donning green, and you’ll get a free shot too.

> Mar 17-18, 7pm, free entry. Zapatas and Sasha’s, 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平路11号, 近衡山路 (6474 6628)

St. Patrick’s Day Paddy Wagon Boxing Cat Brewery is inviting partiers on an epic journey that kicks off at their Yongfu Lu location. Hop aboard their party bus for shenanigans at The Camel, Big Bamboo, Cages and finally, Boxing Cat Brewery Sinan where a DJ will be soundtracking a rowdy party. Jameson is te4aming up to ensure that green beer will be served, as well as Jameson shots, at all Boxing Cat Brewery locations. > Mar 17, 7pm, RMBTBA. Meet at Boxing Cat Brewery, 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路82号, 近永福路 (6431 2091)

Bubbles and Sweet Irish Brunch The key to a good St Paddy’s is making sure you’re stomach is prepared for all the future damage. To help out, Liquid Laundry and Lil Laundry are serving up a ‘Bubbles and Sweet’ Irish brunch from Friday to Sunday.

> Mar 17-19, 10.30am-3pm, RMBTBA. Liquid Laundry, 2/F, Kwah Center, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 淮海中路1028号2楼, 近东湖路 (6445 9589) and Lil Laundry, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号, 近西康路

Jameson Day Fest

If you’ve managed to survive St Paddys and are looking for more fun, Yeti Out has teamed with Jameson Irish Whiskey for the third annual Expect the charming pub by Xingfu Lu to be packed as it enjoys the Craic. day time bash of the year. Creatives within the fashion, art and F&B Live traditional music kicks off at 7pm and will continue well into the world will mix on the rooftop of Art +, while some of the city’s favorite night. DJs spin banging tracks.

The Tipsy Fiddler

> Mar 17, 2pm-late, free entry. The Tipsy Fiddler, 135-6 Fahuazhen Lu, by Xingfu Lu 法华镇路135号-6, 近幸福路 (5280 1826) 9 6 | ma r c h 2 0 1 7 | w w w . that s ma g s . c om

> Mar 18, 2-7pm, free entry with RSVP to carol@yetiout.com. Art + Space Rooftop, 6/F, 579 Wai Ma Lu, by Maojiayuan Lu 外马路579号6楼, 近毛家园路

hotel news

Hotel newS Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao Unveiled Themed Kid’s Room Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao recently unveiled their Kid’s Suite. Furbished exclusively by famous German toymaker HAPE, the tailor-made kidsthemed suite is not only spacious for entertaining purposes, but it’s also equipped with an area for IQ & EQ development. Reservation of the themed suite is recommended. Guests are welcome to book online, or reserve a Hilton Junior Suite and pay extra on site to get upgraded to the themed suite.

Hin Yoong Au Yong Has Been Appointed as General Manger of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor

Pullman Shanghai Jing An Appointed Patrick Chmielewski As New General Manager Mr. Patrick Chmielewski has recently been appointed as the General Manager of Pullman Shanghai Jing An. Mr. Chmielewski started to work with Accor Hotels group since 1998 and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry internationally. After moving to China, he led the Pullman Shanghai Skyway team through major changes and opened the Pullman Wuxi New Lake. Voyage Magazine named Mr. Chmielewski “Person of the Year” in 2015.

Hin Yoong Au Yong has been selected as General Manager for Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor. Mr. Au Yong has over 20 years of experience in hospitality since he started his career at Hyatt Regency Saujana in 1994. He held several managerial positions in the Food and Beverage and Front Office departments before moving to China as the Assistant F&B Director at Hyatt Regency Dongguan in 2005. He joined the Grand Hyatt Macau pre‐ opening team in 2011. Two years later, Au Yong was selected as the Hotel Manager of Park Hyatt / Hyatt Regency Changbaishan, a dual branded hotel. In 2014, he was chosen as the General Manager of Hyatt Regency Jinan. Mr. Au Yong is excited to be collaborating with all team members to make a successful opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor in April 2017.

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c ity s c ene s

CITY SCENES French artist Cecile Girard held her solo exhibition “Color Flow – New Birth on Xuan Paper” at Shanghai Doland Museum of Modern Art from January 20 to February 5.

Japanese casual restaurant Dondonya House officially announced its opening in Westlake, Hangzhou Kerry Centre on December 9, 2016.

Shanghai ifc Mall launched a series of New Year-themed events, including festive decoration promotions, to celebrate the start of the Year of Rooster.

On February 12, Club Med joined travel specialist Funavi at its grand opening for a new store at The Place. Guests were invited to an immersive VR experience of Club Med resorts with tailor-made services provided by Funavi.

ICICLE SPACE & SILEX Officially opened on February 15, Shanghai fashion brand ICICLE aims to introduce its “made in earth” and urban Asian lifestyle concept to the local market.

Designed by the well-known Milan designer Ryan Frank, iapm Mall welcomes the Year of Rooster with a golden rooster-themed landscape decoration.

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Chinese Super League 2017 Poyet Under Early Pressure After Champions League Exit By Ian Walker

A 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 @IanWalks1.

2017 Season Fixtures Shanghai SIPG

Sat Mar 4, 7.35pm vs Changchun Yatai Fri Mar 10, 7.35pm vs Yanbian Funde Wed Mar 15, 7.30pm vs Urawa Reds (AFC CL) Fri Apr 7, 7.35pm vs Shandong Luneng Fri Apr 21, 7.35pm vs Hebei CFFC Wed Apr 26, 7.30pm vs FC Seoul (AFC CL) Sat May 6, 6pm vs Guizhou Zhicheng Sun May 28, 7.35pm vs Beijing Guoan Sat June 3, 7.35pm vs Liaoning Whowin Sat June 25, 7.35pm vs Henan Jianye Sat July 22, 7.35pm vs Guangzhou Evergrande Sat Aug 6, 7.35pm vs Tianjin Quanjian Sun Aug 13, 7.35pm vs Chongqing Dangdai Sat Sep 9, 7.35pm vs Tianjin Teda Sat Sep 16, 7.35pm vs Shanghai Shenhua Sat Oct 21, 7.35pm vs Guangzhou R&F Sat Nov 4, 7.35pm vs Jiangsu Suning > 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

oth Shanghai teams faced qualifiers for the AFC Champions League group stages last month. After a long 2016 Chinese Super League campaign, nobody wanted to fall before the competition proper had even started. But one-off games can be tough. Fortunately for SIPG, after the death of the King of Thailand, the Thai league decided to draw lots to see who would represent them. Sukhothai, who were selected, are not one of the strongest in the country, and SIPG ran out comfortable 3-0 winners, big-money signing Oscar opening the scoring. Shenhua had a tougher draw against Brisbane Roar of the A League. While they were strong favorites, with the signing of Carlos Tevez – reportedly the highest paid player in the world with a salary of GBP32 million – the pressure was on. And Tevez's

debut turned into a nightmare, Shenhua going down 2-0 in front of a deflated home crowd at the Hongkou Stadium. The pressure is on new boss Gus Poyet now, with speculation he would be let go after just one game – apparently a clause in his contract specified it could be canceled if he failed to make the group stages. It looks like he is staying on to ‘concentrate on the league,’ but rumors abound he'll be reviewed after the Shanghai Derby against SIPG on May 20. Meanwhile, new SIPG boss Andre Villas-Boas has declared that the club will win a trophy this year (they started well in the Champions League with 1-0 at FC Seoul). But with Guangzhou Evergrande aiming for their seventh title in a row, and the rest of the chasing pack having also spent lots and losts (and lots) of money, the competition is going to be tough.

Fri Mar 3, 7.35pm vs Jiangsu Suning Sat Mar 11, 7.35pm vs Tiangjin Quanjian Sun Apr 16, 7.35pm vs Changchun Yatai Sun Apr 30, 7.35pm vs Shandong Luneng Sat May 13, 7.35pm vs Henan Jianye Sat May 20, 7.35pm vs Shanghai SIPG Sat June 17, 7.35pm vs Chongqing Dangdai Fri June 30, 7.35pm vs Liaoning Whowin Sun July 23, 7.35pm vs Beijing Guoan Sat July 29, 7.35pm vs Hebei CFFC Wed Aug 9, 7.35pm vs Guizhou Zhicheng Sat Aug 19, 7.35pm vs Guangzhou Evergrande Sat Sep 23, 7.35pm vs Guangzhou R&F Sun Oct 15, 7.35pm vs Tianjin Teda Sun Oct 29, 7.35pm vs Yanbian Funde > 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. *Fixture dates and kick off times are subject to change

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listings restaurants American

AE KITCHEN NOT JUST BRUNCH. One of the most popular brunch places in town! 1) 491 Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu (6241 3233) 2) 16325 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Hunan Lu (3123 5633) 3) 457 Jumen Lu, by Runan Jie (3159 5833) 1) 愚园路 491 号 , 近镇宁路 2) 淮海中路 1632-5 号 , 近湖南路 3) 局门路 457 号 , 近汝南街

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: 1112am; Sun: 11-10pm www.bistroburger.com.cn 富民路 219 号 1 楼 , 近长乐路

Blue Frog is pleased to introduce a creative new Drinks Menu. As the new year begins, this new menu wakes up everyone’s taste buds with a bevy of specialty and original cocktails, mocktails, shots, beer, wine and healthy drinks inspired by popular ingredients.1) Room 1E27, 1/F, Building 1, Chamtime Plaza, 1239 Zuchongzhi Lu, by Jinke Lu (5080 1320) 2) Green Sports & Leisure Center, R3-633 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5030 6426) 3) Lower Level, Unit 12, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Nandang Dong Lu (3368 6117) 4) Daning Life Hub, 102A-103A, Block 6, 1918 Gonghexin Lu, by Daning Lu (6631 3920) 5) No. 176 Fashion Park, Jinfeng Lu and Yunle Lu (3490 9880) 6) Room 118, Shanghai Plaza, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu (6390 0277) 7) Unit 131, 1st Floor Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (3378 0271) 8) B109, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (6877 8668) 9) No.12-14, Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (6891 0977) 10) Unit 122, 1/F Plaza 96, 796 Dongfang Lu, by Laoshan Lu (6891 5210) 11) Unit 1-L119 & 1-LM12, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Ziyun Lu (6237 1236) 12) 10b, 1/F, Skymall, No.5001, Dushi Lu, by Xinzhu Lu (3350 8122) 13) 755 Shanghai Disneytown, Lane 255, West Shendi Road, Pudong New Area (5833 0399) 14) Unit 113 & 115 & 211, East Block, BINGO PLAZA, 345 Tianshan Lu, by Tianzhong Lu (6278 7269) 15) Unit 124 & 125, 950 Zhenhua Lu, by Dahua Er Lu (6070 6908) 16) L104&202, 379 Hengfeng Lu, by Yutong Lu (5299 2730) 1) 祖冲之路 1239 弄长泰广场 1 座 1 楼 1E27, 近金科路 2) 碧云路 633 号 1 层 R3, 近云山路 3) 天钥桥路 131 号地下 1 层 12 室 , 近南丹东路 4) 共和新路 1918 号 6 幢 102A-103A 室 ,

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at Shanghai Indoor Stadium, achieved recognition as the “Best Craft Beer Restaurant” in 2015. SBF also offers both classic all-time favorites and innovative dishes with Jinqiao branch launched its whole-new desserts selection since August. 1) Pudong: Rm124, Building 7 of Life Hub, 3611 Zhangyang Lu, by Jinqiao Lu. (6160 0116) 2) Xuhui: West Gate of Shanghai Indoor Stadium, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Zhongshan Nan Er Lu (3356 5005) 1) 张杨路 3611 号金桥国际商业广场 7 号楼

近大宁路 5) 金丰路运乐路丰尚国际广场 176 号 6) 淮海中路 138 号上海广场商场 118 室 , 近普安路 7) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城商场一层 L131 单元 , 近芳甸路 8) 世纪大道 100 号上海环球金融中心 B109 室 , 近东泰路 9) 富城路 12-14 号 , 近名商路 10) 东方路 796 号 96 广场第一层 122 单元 , 近崂山路 11) 遵义路 100 号虹桥南丰城步行街 1-L119&1-LM12 单元 , 近紫云路 12) 莘庄都市路 5001 号仲盛世界商城 1 层 10b, 近莘朱路 13) 浦东新区申迪西路 255 弄上海迪士尼小镇 755 号 14) 天山路 345 号缤谷文化休闲广场东座第 113&115&211 单元 , 近天中路 15) 真华路 950 号 124&125 室 , 近大华二路 16) 恒丰路 379 号 L104 & L202 单元 , 近裕通路

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) Mon-Thus: 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat: 8-12am; Sun 8am11pm 3) 1/F Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2060) Mon-Thurs: 9am10.30pm; Fri 9am-11pm Sat-Sun: 8am-10.30pm 4) 1/F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6407 5992) Mon-Thurs: 7am-11pm; FriSat: 7-12am; Sun 7am-11pm 5) 6/F, 228 Xizang Nan Lu, by Taoyuan Lu (6334 3598) Daily 7am10.30pm 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: 9am-10.30pm; Fri 9am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 8am-10.30pm 8) Green City, 331 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3382 1700) Mon-Fri: 9am-10.30pm; Sat: 8am11pm; Sun 8am-10.30pm 9) 1/F 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2022 2537) Mon-Thurs: 9am10.30pm; Fri 9am-11pm; 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 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 8am-11pm; 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

124 室 , 近金桥路 2) 漕溪北路 1111 号上海体育馆北门 , 近中山南二路

Bakery POP a generous and playful all-day dining rooftop American Brasserie with spectacular Bund views. Mon-Fri, Lunch, 11am-5pm; Sat & Sun, Brunch, 11am-4pm; Mon-Sun, Dinner, 5-11pm. Afternoon Tea, 2-5pm, Dessert & Cocktail, Pop them up all day long. 7/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) www. threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

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

KABB 1) North Block House 5 Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (5465 3856) 2) LG1-142, Shanghai iapm mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Nanchang Lu (6448 3039) 3) Unit S1-04, Jing An Kerry Center, 1238 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Changde Lu (6237 8863) 1) 太仓路 181 号，新天地北里 5 号楼 2) 淮海中路 999 号上海环贸广场地下一层 LG1142, 近马当路 3) 延安中路 1238 号静安嘉里中心一层 S1-04 号单元及二层 S2-04 单元 , 近常德路

Shanghai Beer Factory, or affectionately called by its fans as “SBF”, has finally opened its second outlet in Jin Qiao, Pudong in July 2016. First established in 2014, SBF started brewing and serving its very own craft beers out of its location

SHERMAN ORIGINAL HOMEMADE. Now offers fresh bread everyday. E04, 1F, 150 Hubing Lu, by Jinan Lu HUBINGDAO (6333 2833) 湖滨路 150 号湖滨道购物广场 1 楼 E04, 近济南路

Chinese hot-pot Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace Qimin, the restaurant originated from Taiwan and created by the same people who brought us “GREEN & SAFE.” The bustling marketplace environment is filled with organic groceries, fresh seafood,a variety of vegetables, assorted meats, open kitchen food stands and diners surrounded by lively marketplace food stands, creating a real food bazaar atmosphere. Every item on the menu is carefully selected from the original source, making sure all ingredients are completely natural or organic. Without exception, all dishes are from “Farm to Table” using the most natural ingredients for the boiler in order to extract the primary flavors nature has to offer. 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 10.30am-11pm 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

Cantonese YUE Chinese Restaurant is presenting an exciting blend of local & traditional Cantonese dishes served in a modern atmosphere boasting nine private dining rooms. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888)

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Lunch 11.30am - 2pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm 浦北路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

YUE 1525 Enjoy authentic Hong Kong- style Cantonese cuisine at YUE 1525 for either business lunch, family gatherings or special occasions. YUE 1525 is headed by the veteran Cantonese Chef Wong from Hong Kong. Dim sum, clay pot dishes, double-boiled soups and chef’s signature recipes are among the favourites. Lunch daily, 11.30am-2.30pm. Afternoon tea, 2.30-4.30pm on weekends only. Dinner daily, 5-10pm. Level 3, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6225 8665) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 3 楼 , 近愚园路。

Yu Yuan Chinese Restaurant A fine dining room designed in modern Art Deco style. Their experienced chefs bring their rich experience and passion for cooking into authentic Cantonese and Taiwan cuisines. Hotel Pravo, 3/F Yu Yuan Chinese Restaurant, 299 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞路 299 号宝御酒店 3 楼 , 近昆山路

popular in the expat community. Chinese traditional cuisine is offered here, featuring Peking Duck, Mandarin Fish with Pine Nuts and Kung Pao Chicken, Deep Fried Ribs with Garlic and dishes served on a sizzling hot cast iron skillet. Jia, 55 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 0486) 新乐路

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Gui Hua Lou offers the very best of authentic Shanghainese, Huaiyang, and Sichuanese cuisines. Chef Gao creates a special blend of both worlds, traditional dishes with modern interpretations all in the ambiance of distinctive Chinese décor. 1F, River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) Lunch 11.30am3pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat & Sun, Dinner 5.3010pm daily 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店浦江楼 1 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Chinese restaurant Crystal Garden offers the very best of authentic Chinese cuisine including provincial cuisines plus high-quality seafood. The restaurant's garden-style setting and professional, friendly team makes The Crystal Garden a popular venue for intimate wedding banquets and private functions. 5/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 5048) Lunch: 11:00am – 2:30pm (Mon-Fri), 11:00am – 2:30pm (Saturday & Sunday, Yum Cha); Dinner: 5:30pm – 10:00pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

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

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 5.30pm10.30pm www.hyattonthebund.com 黄浦路 199

Painter and Rock Musician Crow Tells Us all about the Inaugural Show on March 26

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On March 26, the first Art-Rock-Festival will take place at Inferno. In this interview, That’s Shanghai chats with artist and musician Crow, who’s also the founder of this new festival, to see what the audience can expect.

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Shanghainese Club Jin Mao With superlative views overlooking the Shanghai skyline, Club Jin Mao is one of the most prestigious Shanghainese restaurants in the city, offering exquisite and authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm. 86/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上海金茂君悦大酒店 86 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

Please tell us more about the Art-Rock-Festival. Shanghai is so full of art and music, and my life has also been all about these things as well. So I thought, why not bring everything together for one evening? A concert, an exhibition and performance art, all combined in one big event.

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

yunnan Gathering Clouds Specializing in distinctive Yunnan food, Gathering Clouds inherits the most charming Yunnanese cuisine and culture in a modern vibe. Carefully selecting natural ingredients from original source, the place introduces the most authentic Yunnan flavor as well as live sports to all. Unit 105, Building E, 381 Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu (6271 7162) Daily 11:30am – 2:00pm, 5:30–10:00pm 番禺路 381 号

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

幸福里步行街 E105, 近法华镇路

路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路

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 11.30am-2pm, 5.3010.30pm 1) 延安东路 17 号 , 近四川南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路

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Grape Restaurant Originated from 1987, Grape Shanghai is a well-known Shanghainese restaurant

Art-Rock-Festival at Inferno

The Chinese audience already knows you as lead vocalist of the band Medusa’s Child, and your paintings were featured in several exhibitions here in Shanghai. What else can we expect to see these at the show? Cassandra from Inferno and I have invited great musicians from three bands, Inferno Requiem (黑冥煞), Suld (战旗乐队) and Silent Elegy (赛琳特乐团) to perform, so you can expect a fantastic mix of styles like black metal, folk metal and melodic symphonic metal. There will also be an outstanding performance by Dead Time Factory, where artists AB and Pompom Zhou will be using body language performance combined with space, environment, sound, installation and other elements to present a new vision of the human nature and to redefine the concept of time. I will show about 10 pieces from my current project ‘Painted Songs.’ What exactly is ‘Painted Song’? Most of my paintings are inspired by my own songs and lyrics and also by my favorite rock songs. My mission as a painter is to present the experience of rock music on a canvas: the music, the lyrics, the spirit, the heart and the soul. When I started painting as a child, my first motifs were rock musicians. Over the years, while my style and technique have changed and evolved, my passion for rock music remain undeterred. My work in ‘Painted Songs’ are much more abstract than my previous paintings, but it’s still about expressing the essence of music. My songs and my paintings tell stories – stories that can’t be verbally communicated. You’ve toured with your bands Crow’s Flight, Sundean and Medusa’s Child around the world for 25 years before you moved to Shanghai in 2012. Was it difficult for you to find an audience in China? In China, it is much harder to gain a foothold as rock musician, and not easy for a painter either. But this wasn’t my plan anyway. As a laowai, China is a great inspiration, and I can only profit from the experience here. I really appreciate the interaction and cooperation with artists from China and all over the world here in Shanghai. This Festival will also take place in September in Osaka, and in Helsinki in the winter. So I hope our “Art-Rock-Festival” can inspire and ignite the spark in others as well! > Art-Rock-Festival, Sunday, March 26, 8pm-late. Scan QR codes below to get tickets,

or call Cassandra at 137 7425 5792 for more info. Inferno: 1/F, 658 Dapu Lu, by 2015.6.17 12:29:54 PM Longhua Dong Lu打浦路658号1楼, 近龙华东路.

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The Middle 8 This buddha-themed restaurant offers the beauty of Yunnan cuisines with sincere and love in a quiet vibe. With a large statue of buddha and traditional interior, this Beijing transplant is where you could taste out the pure flavor of Yunnan without leaving Shanghai. Unit406, South Block, HK Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6029 6350, 6029 6352) 淮海中路 283 号香港广场南座 406 室 , 近黄陂南路

Cafes CHA Lounge CHA Lounge is the place for a welldeserved afternoon break. An extensive selection of traditional Chinese and Western tea and delicacies, delicious beverages and international wines, as well as pastries, homemade chocolates and macaroons are offered daily. Guests can also treat themselves to an exquisite afternoon tea buffet at RMB108 per person which is offered daily. Open daily, 8am-8pm. Afternoon tea buffet, 2.30-5.30pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888-8155) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路

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) Mon-Sun 9am-10pm www. coffeetreecafe.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近泰安路 DELI Enjoy French desserts, pastries, cakes, or hand crafted chocolates from the Deli counter located in Lobby Lounge. Your choice, eat in or take away. Special price for cakes and pastries everyday after 6pm. 1/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 9am 9pm 浦北路 1 号，上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 1 楼，近柳州路

by Dongchuan Lu (5879 4235) Mon-Fri: 7am6pm; Closed on Sat&Sun 8) 1/F, 265Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (6272 0353) 7am-11pm 9) L102, 1/ F Channel One, 155 Changshou Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (3131 5008) Mon-Sun: 7am-11pm 10) Unit 116, 381 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu 11) 1/F,Cloud Nine Mall, 1018 Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 12) Building 3, No.6, Pudong Chamtime Plaza, Lane1239 Zuchongzhi Lu, by Jinke Lu 13) Unit171, Plaza 96, 796 Dongfang Lu, by Laoshan Lu 14) Unit 151, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu 15) 7 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 16) 268 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan'an Xi Lu 17) Unit101, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Renmin Dadao 18) Unit120, Block3, 3611 Zhangyang Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu 19) Unit105, Bingu Square, 341 Tianshan Lu, by Weining Lu 20) L1-05, Yueda 889, 889 Wanhangdu Lu, by Changshou Lu 21) L101, Joy City, 166 Xizang Bei Lu, by Qufu Lu 22) Unit108, Lifestyle Center, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu'an Lu 23) 483 Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 24) 410-416 Hengfeng Lu, by Yutong Lu 25) Unit 2-104, Greenland, 699 Zhongshan Nan Er Lu, by Dong'an Lu 26) D109, Baoland Plaza, 555 Kunming Lu, by Dalian Lu 27) T2, 2550 Hongqiao Lu, Hongqiao Int'l Airport T2 (near Gate 47) 28) 67 Daxue Lu, by Zhixing Lu 29) 1F, B-104, 1665 Hongqiao Lu, Starry Sky Square, by Shuicheng Lu 30) Unit101, 252 Jinkang Lu, by Huamu Lu 31) B1E04, Parkson Newcore Citymall, 789 Tianshan Lu, by Loushan Guan Lu 32) Room106, 458 Jiangsu Lu, by Yuyuan Lu 33) 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 34) Unit118, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 35) LG Unit16, IFC 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 36) Unit 137, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 37) Unit 175, Fashion Park, 571 Yunle Lu, by Jinfeng Lu 38) Unit 2-L102 & 2-L204, Building 14 #28,The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Ziyun Xi Lu 1) 芳甸路 199 弄大拇指广场 31 号 , 近丁香路 2) 仙霞路 86 号万都商城 108 室 , 近哈密路 3) 淮海中路 300 号香港新世界广场 , 近马当路 4) 九江路 288 号 , 近河南中路 5) 吴江路 169 号 116 商铺 , 近南京西路 6) 建国西路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 7) 陆家嘴环路 1118 号汇亚大厦 1 楼 , 近东川路 8) 胶州路 265 号 1 楼 , 近新闸路 9) 长寿路 155 号调频壹广场 1 楼 L102, 近陕西北路 10) 淮海中路 381 号 116 室 , 近马当路 11) 长宁路 1018 号中山公园龙之梦 1 层 1051&1053 室 , 近凯旋路 12) 祖冲之路 1239 弄长泰广场 6 号 3 号楼 , 近金科路 13) 东方路 796 号 96 广场 171 单元 , 近崂山路 14) 虹桥路 1 号港汇恒隆广场 151 室 , 近华山路 15) 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 16) 水城南路 268 号古北家乐福 , 近延安西路 17) 黄陂北路 227 号中区广场 1 楼 101 室 , 近人民大道 18) 张扬路 3611 号金桥国际商业广场 3 座一层 120 室 , 近中环路 19) 天山路 341 号缤谷广场 105 室 , 近威宁路 20) 万航渡路 889 号一层 5 室 , 近长寿路 21) 西藏北路 166 号上海大悦城 101-01B, 近曲阜路 22) 淮海中路 138 号无限度广场一层 108 单元 , 近普安路 23) 番禺路 483 号 , 近法华镇路 24) 恒丰路 410-416 号 , 近裕通路 25) 中山南二路 699 号正大乐城 2-104-1, 近东安路 26）昆明路 555 号宝地广场 D 栋一层 109 单元 , 近大连路 27) 虹桥路 2550 号上海虹桥机场（靠近 47 号登机口）28) 大学路 67 号 , 近智星路 29) 虹桥路 1665 号星空广场 1 层 B-104, 近水城路 30) 锦康路 252 号 101 室 , 近花木路 31) 天山路 789 号百盛优客城市广场地下一层 B1E04, 近娄山关路 32) 江苏路 458 号舜元大厦 106 单元 , 近愚园路 33) 安福路 195 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 34) 南京西路 1376 号 118 室东塔 , 近西康路 35) 世纪大道 8 号上海 IFC 商城 LG1 层 16 单元 , 近陆家嘴环路 36) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城商城一层 L137 号单元 , 近芳甸路 37) 运乐路 571 号丰尚国际生活中心 175 室 , 近金丰路 38) 遵义路 100 弄虹桥南丰城 14 幢 28 号 2-L102 & 2-L204 单元 , 近紫云西路

Deli Shops Citizen Café & Bar is a sophisticated coffee house, a craft cocktail bar, and a restaurant serving New American cuisine. Opened in 2005, it went through a complete renovation in 2014, and became more inviting than before. The ever popular Basil Drop remains the same. And 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

NONG CAFÉ Located on the second floor, NONG Café offers a lively culinary experience with its open-kitchen stations in a light and airy, interactive, market-style setting. Diners can watch chefs use impressive culinary techniques to prepare their favourite à la minute dishes in the open-kitchen. Breakfast, Monday to Friday, 6-10.30am; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 6-11am; Lunch, 12-2pm. Dinner, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/ F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 2 楼 , 近愚园路

Wagas 1) 199 Fangdian Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 6277) 7am-10pm 2) Rm108 Maxdo Center, 86 Xianxia Lu, by Hami Lu (5208 1978) 7am10pm 3) 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu (6335 3739) 7am-10:30pm 4) 288 Jiujiang Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu (3366 5026) Mon-Fri: 7am8pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-6pm 5) Shop 116, 169 Wujiang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6267 0339) 8am10:30pm 6) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (5466 8312) 7am-8pm 7) 1/F, 1118 Lujiazui Huan Lu,

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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) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路

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Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) Lunch 11.30am - 1.30pm (Monday to Saturday), Dinner 5pm - 10pm (Monday to Sunday), Sunday Brunch: RMB788+15% service charge per person, 11.30am - 2.30pm. (fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangrila.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila) 富城路 33 号 , 近陆家嘴环路

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 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) MonFri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm; 6.15-10.30pm reservations@monthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

MARC restaurant Located on the rooftop, under the helm of the legendary Michelin-starred French chef Marc Meneau, MARC restaurant serves guests with customized afternoon tea and an exquisite Michelin-starred fine-dining experience. Daily 12-10.30pm, 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 Mare Western Restaurant It’s the only place where you can taste Marseille Seafood Hotpot! The tomahawk steak is the best in Shanghai. Hotel Pravo, 2/F Mare Western Restaurant 299 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞路 299 号宝御酒店 2 楼 , 近

With the completion of renovation in March 2016, Jean-Georges Shanghai now opens for guests to discover the new bar, lounge, dining room, private room and open kitchen. 4/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Mon-Fri, Lunch, 11.30am-2.30pm. Sat&Sun, 11.30am3pm. Mon-Sun, dinner, 6-10.30pm. Brunch, Sat& Sun, 11.30am-3pm www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路

PHÉNIX eatery & bar Rooted in the philosophy of “Life is about the ingredients”, a visit to PHÉNIX is a charming invitation to reconnect with the essentials through an intuitive French cuisine inspired by the richness of seasonal natural ingredients. PHÉNIX also features an intimate yet vibrant lounge space, allowing guests to enjoy classic minimalist cocktails and an impressive wine selection with 250 labels. Level 2, 1 Changde Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu Daily 6.30am – 11pm, phenix@ thepuli.com, phenix.thepuli.com (2216 6988) 上海璞麗酒店二楼，常德路 1 号，近延安西路

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: Monday to Sunday 5.30-10.30pm,late Night: Thus-Sat 11pm-2am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm www.mmbund. com 中山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东路 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 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路

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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 楼 , 近公平路 ON56 This four-in-one restaurant at Grand Hyatt Shanghai offers the best cuts of prime beef from the Grill, sumptuous Italian classics from Cucina, top-shelf sushi from Kobachi and delectable sweets from Patio. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; 56/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上海金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

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 MonFri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6-10pm www. waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一路 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 中山东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

SAVOR All Day Dining Restaurant offers Western and Eastern cuisine showcasing an open interactive kitchen with buffet and a la carte options. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 6am - 12pm 浦北路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

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Five Live: Serving daily breakfast and dinner buffets, a la carte menu and extravagant Sunday Brunches, Five Live All Day Dining welcomes guests and gastronomes into a compelling cooking theater. An array of local Shanghainese, regional Chinese and international cuisines are prepared at five interactive cooking stations, including fresh seafood on ice, a grill and carving station, specialty noodles and dumplings, soup and Taiwanese hotpot, a Mediterranean kitchen and a dessert counter. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6028) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路

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: 11am-1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 3) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am12am hellauer@bln.com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 19-20 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国展路

Indian Bhoomi stores One stop destination where a wide range of Indian & Pakistani food products are served. 266 Yaohong Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang district, (2428 3400) Mon-Sat 9.30am9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266 号 , 近红松东路

Italian Fratelli Di Cucina Using imported high quality ingredients, talented chef hailing from Italy serves traditional Italian food in a classic Italian atmosphere. Daily 11am-11pm. No.40, Lane3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu (3463 3771) 虹梅路 3338 弄 40 号 , 近虹许路

Japanese HE Japanese Restaurant The Tokyo-native head chef introduces authentic Japanese cuisine using only jet-fresh imported ingredients, with sophisticated cooking methods and timehonored craftsmanship. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. RMB1088/1538/1888. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 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 11.30am2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 上海浦西洲际酒店 2 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路

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

1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路）

喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近海伦路

Jade on 36 Restaurant This stunning restaurant makes modern European cuisine with an Asian twist. Excellent wine list, beautiful views and a sumptuous weekend brunch. 36/F Grand Tower,

Nadaman The chic but casual Nadaman restaurant features an extensive menu of Japanese favorites. Choose from the Teppanyaki Table,

Jean Georges Chef Jean-Georges’ first signature restaurant outside of New York brings his famed French fine dining to all gourmets in Shanghai.

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a la carte choices, bento boxes and lunch and dinner set menus all at great value. Nadaman also has three private dining rooms which can accommodate up to 12 persons for larger family or corporate gatherings. 2/F, Grand Tower Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner 5.3010pm daily 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

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CHI-Q This Korean restaurant concept developed by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his wife Marja at Three on the Bund puts a gourmet spin on traditional Korean barbecue. Expect highquality grilled meat, seafood and vegetables served in a beautiful space crafted by Neri & HU. 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 6622) 6-10.30pm (last order) www. threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 2 楼 , 近广东路

Latin American 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 6pm-late. www.unico.cn.com 中山东一路 3 号外滩三号 2 楼 , 近广东路

Modern Café LIANG The two-level CAFE LIANG 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

Gintei Teppanyaki Sushi Restaurant Gintei has been serving traditional and authentic Japanese dishes with seasonal ingredients prepared in unique, simple, and attentive ways since 2002. Come and enjoy the finest sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki in town and we hope to serve you the best. 75 Nanhui Lu,by Beijing Xi Lu (6218 1932) Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm;5.30pm-10pm 南汇路 75 号 , 近北京西路

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. 11ammidnight. 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

KIWIANA A New Zealand themed restaurant with typical New Zealand furniture and decorations which offers fun and a relaxed ambiance to be shared with friends and family. Daily 10am-10pm (last order 9.15pm),1) Room15, B/F , District 2 , River Mall, 1368 Shibo Dadao, by Guozhan Lu (3158 3759) 2) Room 07-08, 5/F, Block A, Longemont Shopping Mall, 388 Xijiangwan Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu (6628 3596) 1) 世博大道 1368 号世博源二区 B 楼 15 室 ( 保利剧院楼下 ), 近国展路 2) 西江湾路 388 号凯德龙之梦 A 座 5 楼 07-08 室 , 近四川北路

Takumi Robatayaki & Sake In this authentic Japanese restaurant, you’ll see skilled Japanese robatayaki chefs grill seasonal fish, meat and vegetables over open coal fire with Japanese sakecuisine pairings served. Wifi available. 1) L4-22, ifc mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5011 1677). Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. 2) N3-14, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Anyi Lu (6259 5177). Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.1) 世纪大道 8 号 ifc 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

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

Ooedo Japanese Restaurant Serving authentic and high quality Japanese cuisine on an extensive menu since opened in 1995, they’ve introduced consultant Mr. Yoshida-san from Hyogo for traditional Japanese cooking. Daily lunch:11.30am-2pm(last order 1.30pm), dinner:5.30pm-10pm(last order 9.30pm). 1)Room 104E,Lujiazui Investment Tower, 366 Pudian Lu, by Dongfang Lu (6841 6377) 2)L3-E03, 150 Hubin Lu,by Ji'nan Lu 1) 浦电路 366 号 , 近东方路 2 ) 湖滨路 150 号 L3-E03, 近济南路

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. L4-403, 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

MO'S Restaurant Lounge Bar Located in the heart of former French Concession, newly opened MO’S Restaurant Lounge Bar Shanghai specializes in modern Chinese and Western food in a onestop designed restaurant which includes a lounge, restaurant and a bar. 1 Yueyang Lu, by Fenyang Lu Daily lunch 11am-2pm/Sat-Sun brunch 11am4pm. Dinner 5-10pm (Sat-Sun till 11pm) (5435 6018/6051 0659) 岳阳路 1 号 , 近汾阳路

The 1515 West Chophouse A New Sunday Brunch Sheriff in Town Praise be; The 1515 West Chophouse’s Sunday brunch is riding back into town, and it comes with some seriously tempting free-flow options. Starting at RMB488 per person, guests enjoy brunch entrees, unlimited cold cuts and cheese, a cocktail, plus free-flow appetizers like grilled king prawns, avocado, freshly made ricotta, preserves and more. From the mains selection choose temptations like lobster and truffle eggs Benedict, hearty Australian tenderloin with eggs and vine tomatoes or classic breakfast eggs with crunchy hash browns, bakes beans, house-cured bacon and grilled prawns or salmon. Savory and sweet flavor combinations are another specialty on the brunch menu. Choose from brioche French toast with seared foie gras, maple and saffron-scented bananas, Cajun spiced fried chicken and waffles with truffled honey, or buttermilk pancakes with bourbon vanilla ice cream and berries. Prefer your pancakes savory? Replace it with smoked salmon, crème fraiche and caviar option instead. Those looking for a little extra luxury can opt for unlimited oysters and smoked salmon for RMB188 per person. Extra luxurious? RMB200 for free-flow bubbly. Consider it motivation for the week ahead. > The 1515 West Chophouse, 4/F, Jing'an Shangri-La, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu. 延安中路1218号, 静安香格里拉大酒店,4楼, 近铜仁路. Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 2 mins. Sunday brunch: 11am-2.30pm. Prices subject to 10 percent service and prevailing government taxes. (2203 8889)

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

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

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

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daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号，近衡山路

Thought For Food is the flagship restaurant inside The Living Room by Octave, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch serving tasting menus, sharing plates and quick meals that all feature responsibly and honestly sourced ingredients.Vegetables are sourced from certified organic farms and their own rooftop garden - fully traceable to ensure safety and quality to the table. The poultry, pork and seafood are carefully selected from free range sources that are certified and traceable.Daily 7am10pm;Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Former French Concession>357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3338 4660) thoughtforfood@livingoctave.com. www.livingoctave.com 建国西路 357 号 , 近太原路

纪大道 8 号 , 国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

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 customaged 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

悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

The MEAT 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) 5.30-10pm 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸路

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Yi Café Guests entering Yi Café may ask themselves ‘where do I start’ – can we suggest you stroll through the 12 live food stations, Chinese, Malaysia, Indian, Japanese, Thai, seafood, vegetarian, western, Middle Eastern, Salad bar, juice station and dessert counter. Once you view the variety on display you will know where to start. 2/F, Grand Tower Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) Lunch 11.30am -2.30pm Mon to Fri, Brunch 12 3pm Sat & Sun, Dinner 5.30 - 10pm daily 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

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 PizzaExpress 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm; 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 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano. cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am-11pm 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

Steakhouses JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, the relaxed and classy setting offers refined lifestyle dining with seasonal, market fresh cuisine using premium products cooked to perfection. Discover sophisticated chef-crafted cuisine in the main area or enjoy exclusivity in the private room among friends or business partners. 40/F, JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (5359 4969, www. jwmarriottshanghai.com) 上海明天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路

Morton’s the Steakhouse The first Morton’s in Chinese mainland specializes in classic, hearty American cuisine including the grain-fed

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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 Big bamboo 1)132 Nanyang Lu, by Xikang Lu (6256 2265) 2) No.20 LaoWai Entertainment Street Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6405 8720) 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Mingyue Lu (5030 1779) 1) 南阳路 132 号 , 近西康路 2) 虹梅路

号 4 楼 , 广东路 20 号 , 近中山东一路

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 号金茂君

The Spot Bar & Restaurant Since opened in Sep 2006, the Spot Bar and Restaurant has been home of many expats away from home. The menu introduces delicious food items as well as the Spot’s signature dishes at reasonable prices. With a warm ambiance, it’s an exciting place where you get to meet friendly people. 255 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Lu (www.thespot.com.cn)t 铜仁路 255 号，

Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge Stand by the lake inside People’s Park, the three-story 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 231 号 , 近黄陂北路

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) Sun-Thurs 11.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-11pm www.mortons.com/shanghai 1) 世

Speciality Food Shops 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

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: 6.30pm-12am 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

3338 号虹梅路休闲街 20 号 , 近延安西路 3) 红枫路 381 号 , 近明月路

Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai style house offers casual dining with lots of attention to southeast Asian detail with soft light,Dark teak wood and a faint hint of incense.The spicy beef lettuce wraps sprinkled with fresh mint make a perfect starter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have the best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.309.30pm coconutparadise38@gmail.com www. lostheaven.com.cn/main.html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延安中路 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路

vietnamese

中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路

Pho Season With 20-years experience in SouthEast Asian cooking, theirFrench-born-South Asian chef has all the South-East 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 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

POP Bar influenced by the playfulness, art deco highlights and tropical vibe of cosmopolitan Miami, is a fun and elegant rooftop lounge to enjoy afternoons and nights in good company and funky music. Opening Sunday to Friday from 2:00pm till late; Saturday from 1:00pm till late. 7/ F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

Cloud 9 Cloud 9 is one of the highest bars in the world, located on the 87th floor of Grand Hyatt Shanghai. Cloud 9 owns a spectacular 360 degree view of Shanghai and offers the best cigars, cocktails and savory treats to all guests. MondayThursday: 5pm – 1am; Friday: 5pm – 2am; Saturday: 2pm – 2am; Sunday: 2pm – 1am. 87/ F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (5047 8838) www. shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上海金茂君悦大酒店 86

Thai

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 N4-11 , 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

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

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

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. 400-0210339, www.fieldschina.com, cs@fieldschina.com.

Simply thai 1) 5C Dongping Lu, by Yueyang Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs:11am11pm;Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 2) 159 Madang Lu, by Xingye Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 11am-midnight 3) No.28 Laowai Jie, lane 3338 Hongmei Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11ammidnight 4) A6 Green Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, by Lan’an Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 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.simplythaish.com) Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 7) Level 8, S8011A, 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 11am10pm 1) 东平路 5 号 C 座 , 近岳阳路 2) 马当路 159

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

楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) Kerry Centre Store, Kerry Centre SB1-12, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 1827) Daily 11am-10pm 4) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup.cn 5) Hongkong Plaza. S2-11 Hongkong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6313 8927) 11am-10pm 1) 富民路 166 号 , 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹桥南丰城南区 1 期 -L206, 遵义路 100 号 , 近天山路 5) 淮海中路 283 号，香港广场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路

nightlife Bars

Avenue Joffre BAR Started by cocktail master Munenori Harada, formerly of el Coctel, this 1920’s Shanghai-style bar mixes high-quality cocktails in a relaxed and refined environment. Specializes in gin with over 20 types from all over the world. Daily 7pm-3am 1/F,Unit 5, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6029 9725) 永嘉路 570 号 5 号楼 1 楼 , 近岳阳路

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 1pm-2am jennysbar@ hotmail.com www.jenny-shanghai.com 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 , 近南京西路

Listings

Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6031)

OPEN DOOR

国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路

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 floor-to-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 5pm-1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路

Judy’s Established in 1993, Judy's is the longest running party venue in Shanghai! Have a few drinks, settle on the vibrant party atmosphere and enjoy the house band. Enjoy dancing the night away seven days a week with your favorite party rocking music. Food is available all day until wee hours. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6289 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁

HU Bar & Lounge is Shanghai’s newest nightlife destination and showcases the Best of Shanghai’s Past and Present. HU looks back at the past while embracing the progress and fast-paced evolution Shanghai is known for all while giving its guests towering, iconic and the most amazing views of the city’s skyline from all around. 65F / 66F, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 南京东路 789 号 65-66 层 , 近西藏南路 http://www.leroyalmeridienshanghai.com/ hubar

路 331 号，近北京西路

Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am marketing@kaiba-beerbar.com 定西路

CA1

739 号 , 近延安西路

Shanghai’s First Farm Fresh Produce from California

Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai. Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is intimate with velvet flock wallpapers and artisan tin ceilings. Popular bar snacks include Mac and Cheese, Pork Belly Sliders, and Chicken Pot Pie. 98 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5423 1330) 五原路 98 号，近乌鲁木齐中路

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-rougeshanghai.com 中山东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路 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

MARC Club Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, MARC Club boasts stunning views, where patrons can sip enticing cocktails to beats from world-famous DJs.Daily 10.30pm-midnight, 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

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

Hotel Bars BRU: Open from afternoon until late, BRU is a gastro pub serving casual comfort food, including rotisserie prime meats, fresh seafood and tapas plates accompanied by a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. As the name suggests, beer is the highlight with bottled craft beers from around the world and eight premium beers on tap. Communal benches and kegs to share are ideal for groups of colleagues and friends. Each evening, a live band enhances the stylish ambiance with contemporary and classic tunes. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang

Jade on 36 Bar The ideal venue for sunset cocktails and late night drinks, take in the spectacular views of the iconic Bund and the dazzling Shanghai skyline while sipping martinis and fine wines paired with a selection of gourmet bites. Live DJs and musicians will put you in the mood for indulgence. Martinis take centre stage in the new cocktail menu set to launch in March at Jade on 36. Expect a selection of over 25 curated martinis ranging from light and refreshing to coffee-infused recipes and sweet treats, reimagined with unexpected flavours, alongside a selection of classic cocktails and indulgent nibbles.Happy Hour: Buy-one-get-one-free signature cocktails from 5-7pm daily; Free-flow champagne: Enjoy unlimited champagne every evening from 8-10.30pm at RMB 488++ per person. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼，近陆家嘴西路（6882 3636）

Lobby Lounge With large floor-to-ceiling windows and a crystal chandelier, the Lobby Lounge offers a distinct atmosphere that is perfect for a rendezvous with a wide selection of top and rare whiskeys and fine wines. Daily 8am-midnight, 1/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 Music Room is a cozy yet private spot high above the clouds. In addition to an extensive collection of specialty drinks, whiskeys and cocktails, Music Room offers different entertainment themes from Monday through Saturday, including Ladies’ Night on Wednesday. 92F, Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (6888 1234) MonThur 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am 世纪大道 100

In the wake of food scandals, ensuring the quality of your fruit and vegetables is one of the easiest ways to safeguard your health. CA1 is a new store in Xujiahui’s Metro City importing the very best fresh produce directly from California, that guarantees the highest standards in USDA-approved farming methods. Named after the Golden State’s famous CA1 highway, the company aims to be just that: a direct route for California fruits and vegetables to families in China, imported overnight via the company’s unique Ship-Phresh transportation system. Produce is packed on the same day that it’s handpicked, meaning that by the time it arrives in Shanghai, you won’t be making any sacrifices in terms of freshness or loss of nutrition. At their store in Metro City is a plethora of healthy and wholesome eats that are a great introduction to California produce. Check out their vivid green kale smoothies for an easily digestible hit of fiber, protein and vitamin C, or indulge in the rich house-made almond milk – made with 100 percent California almonds. More substantial offerings include tasty veggie wraps, salads, pies and snacks. Prices are also very wallet friendly, from RMB15-40. CA1 is a great place to start for pollution-free, sustainably farmed and impeccably sourced fruits and vegetables. With this as the foundation for your nutritional health, you can get the best of the sunshine state right here in Shanghai. > CA1, 1/F, Room 1-7C, Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu 美罗城首层中庭，1-7c，肇嘉浜路1111号，近漕溪北路。Nearest metroL Xujiahui, 2 mins. Open daily, 10am-10pm. (6445 8311)

号上海柏悦酒店 92 楼 , 近东泰路

Penta lounge Every Sunday between 11 am and 4pm, diners at Penta lounge at Penta hotel Shanghai get to enjoy a spiced-up lazy Sunday Brunch at RMB148 per person or RMB108 for those arriving after 2pm, with a new menu and free-flow make-your-own Bloody Mary station. 1/F, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6252 11118100) 定西路 1525 号酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路。 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 5pm2am 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)

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Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm-1am 中山东一路 2

2am; Fri-Sat 10am-3am 1) 东平路 15 号 , 近衡山

号外滩华尔道夫酒店大堂 , 近广东路

路 2) 虹梅路 3338 号 , 虹梅休闲街 21C, 近延安西路

The 1515 West Chophouse & Bar is accented by touches from Shanghai’s black and white movie era, combined with Classic American bar and grill décor. The chef from The 1515 West brings out a brand new Sunday brunch at RMB488 per person from 11am-2.30pm every Sunday (Free-flow appetizers/Handsliced charcuterie and cheeses/ main courses/1 glass of cocktail). Enjoy free-flow Champagne at extra RMB200/person. Free-flow freshly shucked oyster and smoked salmon at extra RMB188/person. Prices are subject to 10% service charge and prevailing government taxes. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (2203 8889) 上海静安香格里拉大酒店 4 楼 , 延安中路 1218 号 , 近南京西路

YOU BAR An ideal whisky and cigar bar, YOU Bar is designed in a sleek and stylish vibe completed with a fireplace. With a cozy downtempo ambiance and an extensive selection of whisky-based cocktails, single malts and cigars, this is a great place for smart-casual gatherings. Daily happy hours from 6-8pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6320 8888) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路

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 , 近永福路

LOgO 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路 298 号 , 近平武路

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) TueSun: 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) SunThu: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-3am celine@ truelegend.asia 1) 虹梅路 3338 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

Boxing Cat Brewery 1) Unit 26A, Sinan Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (6426 0360) Mon-Fri: 5pm-2am; Sat-Sun: 10am-2am info@boxingcatbrewery.com www. boxingcatbrewery.com 2) 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 2091) Mon-Thu: 5pm-2am; Fri: 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun: 11am-2am 1) 复兴中路 519-521 号思南公馆 26A, 近思南路 2) 复兴西路 82 号 , 近永福路

The 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 10am2am 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 -

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Wine Bars 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 30 号 , 近淮海中路

上海瑞安中心

12/F, Shui On Plaza, No.333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 12 层

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 222 号企业天地一号楼 15 层

Bund Centre 上海外滩中心

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 5pm2am info@lebistrodudrwine.com 富民路 177 号 , 近巨鹿路

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

Raffles City 上海来福士广场

51/F, Raffles City, No.268 Middle Xizang Road, Huangpu District

18/F, Shanghai Oriental Centre, No.699 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区南京西路 699 号东方众鑫大厦 18 层

Yueda 889 上海悦达 889 中心

8/F, Yueda 889, No.1111 Changshou Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区长寿路 1111 号悦达 889 广场 8 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

Henderson 688 [New] 上海恒基 688 广场

16/F, Henderson 688, No.688 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District 上海市静安区南京西路 688 号恒基 688 广场 16 层

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

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 268 号来福士广场 51 层

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 中山东一路（外滩）27

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 168 号都市总部大楼 25 层

号罗斯福公馆 2 楼 , 近北京东路

上海市黄浦区淮海中路 283 号香港广场 26 层

上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 12 层

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: 3pm-10pm www.houseofflour.com 陆

Silver Court

Huaihai Plaza [New]

上海永银大厦

上海淮海国际广场

3/F, Silver Court Office Tower, No.85 Taoyuan Road, Huangpu District

28/F, Huaihai Plaza, No.1045 Middle Huihai Road, Xuhui District

上海市黄浦区桃源路 85 号永银大厦 3 层

上海市徐汇区淮海中路 1045 号淮海国际广场 28 层

家嘴环路 1318 号 B1 层 , 近东园路 , 武定西路 1251 弄 20 号 , 近江苏路

Shanghai Tower [Coming Soon]

CCIG Int’l Plaza Lv 17 [New]

上海中心

上海中金国际广场 17 层

29/F, Shanghai Tower, Dongtai Road, Pudong, Lujiazui

17/F, Building A, CCIG Int’l Plaza, No.331 North Caoxi Road, Xuhui District

上海市浦东新区东泰路上海中心大厦 29 层

上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 17 层

Business center Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室

The Headquarters 上海都市总部中心

25/F, The Headquarters Building, No.168 Middle Xizang Road, Huangpu District

Hong Kong Plaza 上海香港广场

26/F, Hong Kong Plaza, No.283 Middle Huai Hai Road, Huangpu District

Jin Mao Tower 上海金茂大厦

•Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year

31/F, Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Shiji Avenue, Pudong, Lujiazui

•Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 31 层

•Prices from RMB180 per month

21st Century

•Find more on Regus.cn

6/F, The 21st Century Tower, No.210 Shiji Avenue, Pudong, Lujiazui

•Tel: 400 120 1207 SHANGHAI (43 LOCATIONS) Cloud 9 [New] 上海龙之梦大厦中心

24/F, Cloud 9 International Plaza, No.1018 Changning Road, Changning District 上海市长宁区长宁路 1018 号龙之梦大厦 24 层

Longemont Yes Tower [New] 上海龙之梦雅仕企业大厦中心

8/F, Longemont Yes Tower, No.399 Kaixuan Road, Changning District 上海市长宁区凯旋路 399 号龙之梦雅仕企业大厦 8 层

Oriental Financial Centre [New] 上海东方汇经中心

7/F, Oriental Financial Centre, No.333 Lujiazui Ring Road 上海市浦东新区陆家嘴环路 333 号东方汇经中心 7 层

Changxing Building [New] 上海畅星大厦中心

1/F, Changxing Building, Building 1, No.888 Bibo Road, Pudong 上海市浦东新区碧波路 888 号畅星大厦 1 层

Central Plaza [New] 上海中区广场

2/F, Central Plaza, No.227 North Huangpi Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区黄陂北路 227 号中区广场 2 层

Henderson 155 [New] 上海恒基名人商业大厦

20/F, Henderson Metropolitan, No. 155, Tianjin Road, Huangpu District 上海市中国上海市黄浦区天津路 155 号恒基名人商业大厦 20 层

Carlton Building [New] 鸿祥大厦

11/F, Carlton Building, No. 21 Huanghe Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区黄河路 21 号鸿祥大厦 11 层

Shui On Plaza

上海 21 世纪中心

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 210 号 21 世纪大厦 6 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

Standard Chartered Lujiazui 上海陆家嘴渣打中心

5/F, Standard Chartered Tower, No.201 Shiji Avenue, Pudong, Lujiazui

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

Grand Gateway [New] 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

Shanghai Mart Hongqiao 上海虹桥世贸商城

2/F, ShanghaiMart, No.2299 West Yan’an Road, Changning District 上海市长宁区延安西路 2299 号上海世贸商城 2 层

Maxdo Centre [New] 上海万都中心

43/F, Maxdo Centre, No.8 Xingyi Road, Changning District 上海市长宁区兴义路 8 号万都中心 43 层

Silver Centre 上海银座企业中心

No.1388, North Shaan Xi Road, Putuo District

上海市浦东新区陆家嘴世纪大道 201 号渣打银行大厦 5层

上海市普陀区陕西北路 1388 号银座企业中心

BEA Finance Tower

上海品尊国际中心

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

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

Garden Square [New] 上海嘉地广场

11/F, Garden Square, No.968 West Beijing Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区北京西路 968 号嘉地中心 11 层

Nanjing West Road 上海南京西路中心

Central Towers 11F, Tower B, Central Towers, No.567 Lan Gao Road, Putuo District 上海市普陀区岚皋路 567 号品尊国际中心 B 座 11 层

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 号恒汇国际大厦 22 层

One Prime 上海壹丰广场

25/F, One Prime, No.360 Wu Jin Road, Hongkou District 上海市虹口区武进路 360 号壹丰广场 25 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

Baoland Plaza [New] 上海宝地广场

16/F, Tower B, Baoland Square, No.688 Dalian Road, Yangpu District 上海杨浦区大连路 688 号宝地广 B 座 16 层

KIC Yangpu 上海创智天地

9/F, Tower 12, KIC III, No.333 Songhu Road,

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Yangpu District 上海杨浦区淞沪路 333 号创智天地广场三期 12 号楼 9层

THE HUB Centre

AMC’s renowned physicians have treated US presidents and professional athletes and bring their expertise to help patients in Shanghai. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm. 888 Tianlin Lu, by Lianhua Lu (6485 7333) http://www.amc-shanghai.com.

OPEN DOOR

田林路 888 弄 1 号东楼 , 近莲花路

上海虹桥天地

5/F, Tower 3, THE HUB, No.29 Suhong Road, Minhang District 上海市闵行区苏虹路 29 号上海虹桥天地三号楼 5 层

mind & body Hairdressers

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 570 号 3 号 332 室 , 近岳阳路

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 6762) www.miragemhairmakeup.com 中山南路 505 弄老码头 11 号楼 101 室 , 近新码头街

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 F1A06, 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 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

Beauty

Cosmetic Plastic & Laser Center

BIOSCOR Shanghai Clinic Cosmetic Surgery Botox & Dermafiller Laser Skin Center Cosmetic Dentistry

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. No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@bioscor.com.cn www. bioscor.com.cn. 兴国路 89 弄 5 号 , 近湖南路 DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is affiliated with innovative healthcare provider DeltaHealth. Focusing on cardiovascular care, the general hospital is designed and built in accordance with joint Commission International (JCI) standards. DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is built to cover the entire Yangtze River Delta. The 200-bed capacity will enable the hospital to better serve patients and their families. Following its inauguration, DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai will open its general and cardiovascular outpatient services while accepting appointment requests for cardiac surgeries such as CABG, cardiac value repair, and certain aortic surgeries. (6015 1313/400 8210 277, www.deltahealth.com.cn, Wechat: DeltaHealth_CN) 109 Xule Lu, by Zhulu Xi Lu, QingPu District 青浦区徐乐路 109 号，近诸陆西路 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

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 10am-10pm 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) 巨鹿路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路

Lily Nails With more than fourteen years’ history in Beijing, Lily Nails provides professional mani & pedi, gel/ acrylic nails, eyelash extension, waxing and massages at an affordable price. Services are up to 40 percent off with free wifi. 10am-10pm 1) 3824-1 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6215 5192) 2) 1665 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu (6278 2099) 1) 虹梅路 3824-1 号 , 近延安西路 2）虹桥路 1665 号星空广场 G1 层 J02（地铁 10 号线水城路站 1 号口）

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.

TOKUSHINKAI Dental Clinic 1) Jing’an: 2/ F, Pacheer Commercial Center, 555 NanjingXi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 10am-6pm (63400270, 6340-0290) 2) Jinqiao: 160 Lan'an Lu, by Biyun Lu 10am-10pm (6340-0270, 63400290) 3) Lianyang: 1192-1198 Dingxiang Lu, by Fangdian Lu 10am-10pm (68561040 | 6856-1045) 4) Hongqiao: 3/F Maxdo Center, 8 Xingyi Lu, by Xianxia Lu (52080208, 5208-0218)10am-8pm 5) Greenway: 4/ F Shanghai Times Square, 93 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Liulin Lu (3366-6129) 9.30am-6pm 6) Takashimaya: 5F,Takashimaya, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6268 2286) 1) 南京西路 555

El Patio Known for authentic Spanish seafood and tapas, El Patio is a lovely Spanish eatery located on Fenyang Lu at the heart of the former French Concession. Cozy and elegant, the three-story townhouse restaurant with a green and ample outdoor terrace is ideal for romantic dates or gatherings with friends and family. For office workers in the area, El Patio's value for money lunch speical is a must-try. For only RMB98 per person, you'll be served a starter, main course (with choice of Lemon Grilled Chicken or Mushroom & Chicken Pasta) and finish with a daily dessert. For those looking for a more sumptious lunch with traditional Spanish flavours, a RMB158/ person option is available with pan-fried baby squid or goat cheese salad for starter, then choose between slow braised Austrialian Oxtail or Pan Seared Salmon for main or go with our famous Spanish Seafood Rice for an extra RMB118. For a complete Spainsh experience, try the Iberico Ham paired with olives and tomato bread for an additional Rmb288 - perfect with that glass of wine (starting from RMB48 per glass) before you head back to the office. For dinners, the mouthwatering oyster deal is not to be missed – a half-dozen La Speciale de Claire (Golden Diamond) costs just RMB89! Hailing from France and delicately selected from Bluecatch oysters, the sweet and savory flavors of the sea are remarkably balanced and these plump creatures are one of the favorites of oyster connoisseurs. Going with a date? RMB188 will get you six of these bad boys and two glasses of house wine to get your evening going. > 110 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu Nearest station: Changshu Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 11.30am-late. Local cards accepted. 汾阳路110号, 近复兴中路 (6437 5839)

号 555 商厦 2 楼 , 近成都北路 2) 蓝桉路 160 号 , 近碧云路 3) 丁香路 1192-1198 号 , 近芳甸路 4) 兴义路 8 号万都商城 3 楼 , 近仙霞路 5) 淮海中路 93 号大上海时代广场办公楼 4 楼 , 近柳林路 6) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋百货 5 楼 501 室 , 近玛瑙路

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

Jiahui Clinic (Jing’an) Located in the heart of Shanghai’s vibrant downtown, Jiahui Clinic offers outpatient services including family medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, ear-nosethroat, eye, dentistry, nutrition, mental health, and medical imaging. Jiahui’s professional team comes from China and around the world, can speak multiple languages, and has decades of experience. Here, transparent and quality health care is offered at the best value. MonSat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 9am-1pm. 88 Changshu Road, Suite 101, by Changle Road (2285 2800) http://www.jiahui.com 常熟路 88 号 101 室，近长乐路

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Single Medical Aesthetics provides one-stop individual medical beauty service.A professional team of doctors and skin specialists are committed to providing the best services to meet all your needs including Botox and Derma-filler injections, Skin Rejuvenation, Laser treatment, Skin tightening and Cosmetic Surgery. Room 202A, 285 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu (6433 0056) WeChat: singlemedical. MonSat 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-8pm. info@ singlemedical.com, www.singlemedical.com 建国西路 285 号科投大厦 202A 室 , 近襄阳南路

Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital Shanghai Aier Eye Hospital, which was founded by the largest chain ophthalmology center in China, is a firstrate, comprehensive ophthalmic medical center and hospital that provides excellent English service for expats. 1286Hongqiao Lu, by Songyuan Lu (3251 9930) Mon-Sun: 8.30am5.30pm ipsc@aier021.com en.aier021.com/ 虹桥路 1286 号 , 近宋园路

Shanghai East International Medical Center A joint venture general hospital providing a comprehensive range of world-class services including family medicine, vaccinations, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, chiropractic care, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological counseling, specialty care, surgical services, as well as on-site 24-hour emergency service. also conducts CPR and first aid courses bimonthly in English and Chinese. 150 Jimo Lu (24 hour: 5879-9999 or 150-0019-0899 ; care@seimc. com.cn; www.seimc.com.cn) 即墨路 150 号 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

Lu (6878 5008) 7) 616 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 8) 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) 虹梅路 3911 号 5 号别墅 , 近延安西路 4) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 5) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 6) 碧云路 616 号 , 近云山路 7) 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

The Peninsula Spa Escape from the hustle city life and enjoy massages, facials or makeup applications, it is the first spa in 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), MonFri 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，近北京东路

Yu Massage Step into a tranquil dynastic setting when you cross the threshold of this spa, adorned in antique Chinese-style 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 3) 2/ F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 4) 484 Xikang Lu, by Kangding Lu (6266 9233) 1) 五原路 366 号 , 近武康路 2) 黄陂北路 199 号，近威海路口 3) 新乐路 218 号 2 楼 , 近东湖路 4) 西康路 484 号 , 近康定路

号 , 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

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) 10am10.30pm 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) 206 Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 9982) 3) L119, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2025 2308) 4) Villa 5, 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6242 4328) 5) 193 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) 6) LG2-47 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan

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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

推油网 ·Seven Massage 宫七 A high-end massage brand that provides door to door service and a variety of body essential oil spa massage in a quiet and private environment. Whether you prefer a pampering spa at home or during your hotel stay, feel free to make appointments by calling 3490 1117 or 6882 1317 or go to their actual stores. Opening hours: 11-1am. Home service hours: 9ammidnight. Pudong: 2302 Zhangyang Lu, by Jingnan Lu (6882 1317, 15221309767) Puxi: 2/ F, 1832 Gubei Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu (3490 1117; 17717447707. www.toyoo7.com) 1) 张杨路 2302 号 , 近泾南路 2) 古北路 1832 号 2 楼 , 近红松东路

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

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 (5466 1266) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm

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 SHANG XIA 1) 233 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Songshan Lu (8017 9777) 2) No.8D-16, Departure Hall on Hongqiao Airport T2 (2238 2549) 1) 淮海中路 233 号 , 近嵩山路 2) 虹桥机场 T2 航厦出发大厅 8D-16

family fun NBA Playzone The NBA is excited to provide children and their families with a safe, clean environment for sports and fun right in the heart of Shanghai. Our 1,500 square meter space features ten signature elements including a concessions area and a retail store. Whether it’s hitting a buzzer-beater at the Arena, exploring the twists, turns and slides in the Mascot Training Ground, building balance and coordination in the Rookie Challenge, watching your favorite player come to life at the Interactive Court, dunking like a pro on our trampoline lanes or measuring yourself against your favorite star at one of our NBA Measure-Ups, NBA Playzone is sure to deliver an active, inspiring, educational, and fun experience for the whole family. What’s more, our world famous NBA mascots, Clutch and Benny the Bull, will make regular appearances at NBA Playzone, delighting parents and children alike with their comedic routines. Website: www.nbaplayzone.com Email: info@nbaplayzone.com Address: 2F, Hubindao Shopping Mall, Huangpu District Opening this Summer!

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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 7.30am8.45pm info@yplus.com.cn 1) 复兴西路 299 号 2 号楼 2 楼 , 近华山路 2) 安福路 308 号 3 楼 , 近武康路 3) 湖滨路 202 号 2 楼 , 近顺昌路

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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 SaturdaySunday9:00--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

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, intricatelywoven cashmere shawls made of the highestquality cashmere from Inner Mongolia, breathtaking jewelry made of beautiful gemstones, all of which make perfect gifts! No. 1, Lane 8, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Fuzhou Lu (64458218) 10am-8pm 中山东一路 8 弄 1 号，近福州路

院综合楼 14 楼 , 近长乐路 . 2) 华山路 800 弄丁香公寓 6 号裙楼 3 楼近镇宁路

Lu (6384 1601) Mon-Sun 10.30am-11pm 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 10.30am-11pm 1) 太仓路 181

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 10am10pm 4) 1/F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang

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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

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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 costeffective 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 号中国上海市静安区靠近静安寺地铁站（2 号线）

Servcorp At the Bund 5th Floor Somekh Building, Bund 149 Yuanmingyuan Road Huangpu District Shanghai 200002 Close to People Square Station (Line 1,2,8) 圆明园路 149 号外滩哈密大楼 5 楼中国上海黄浦区靠近人民广场地铁站（1 号线）

Citigroup Tower

Level 23, Citigroup Tower 33 Huayuanshiqiao Road Pudong, Shanghai 200120

Close to Lujiazui Station (Line 2) 花旗集团大厦 23 楼花园石桥路 33 号中国上海浦东靠近陆家嘴地铁站（2 号线）

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

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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 )

浦东新区锦绣路 1650 弄香梅花园 2 号楼 702 室（近东绣路 9 号线杨高中路站）

Building 1,50 Lane, 200 Long'cao Road.

1650 Jinxiu Rd./Bldg.2, 702 near Dongxiu Rd, Middle Yanggao Rd Station (Line9)

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

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)

Mandarin School

www.hanyuansh.com A HOUSE WITH A HISTORY OF 100 YEARS

HSK Intensive Course Time: 18th Feb-4th Jun, every Sat 13:00-14:50 and every Sun 11:00-12:50 Group lesson: 2-6 persons Fee: 3000RMB ( 15times, 30 class hours and 100RMB/ class hour )

CONSULTING SERVICES

Daytime Course Day: Monday-Friday Time: 10:00-17:00 1 to 1 Class Daytime Course Price: Class hour:30H,3600yuan Class hour:50H,5000yuan Regular Daytime Course Price: Class hour:50H,6500yuan Class hour:100H,12000yuan

Educational Services 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 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)

TEL:021-53067271 hanyuan@jicsh.com www.mandarinschool.net No.28 Gaolan Rd Shanghai 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

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）

徐汇区天钥桥路 93 号中福实业大厦 11 楼 ( 近肇嘉浜路，1,9,11 号线徐家汇站 )

93 Tianyaoqiao Rd 11F near Zhaojiabang Rd, Xujiahui Station (Line1,9,11) 中山公园校 Zhongshan Park School 长宁区凯旋路 166 号凯旋坊 6 号楼 3 层 D 座（近汇川路，2,3,4 号线中山公园站）

166 Kaixuan Rd, Bldg 6, 3F/D near Huichuan Rd, Zhongshan Park Station (Line2,3,4)

八佰伴校 Babaiban School - Pudong 浦东新区浦东南路 1088 号中融大厦 9010-9011 室（近张杨路 9 号线商城路站）

1088 South Pudong Rd, Ste. Rooms 9010-9011 near Zhangyang Rd, Shangcheng Rd Station(Line9)

古北校 Gubei School 长宁区荣华西道 79 弄 10A 金鹿公寓 1-4 楼（近水城南路 10 号线水城路站）

79 West Ronghua Rd, No 10A near South Shuicheng Rd, Shuicheng Rd Station (Line10)

虹桥校 Hongqiao School 长宁区仙霞路 88 号太阳广场东塔 2 楼 B4-6 室（近娄山关路，2 号线娄山关路站）

88 Xianxia Rd, B4-6, 2/F East Sun Plaza near Loushanguan Rd, Loushanguan Rd Station (Line2) 香梅校 Xiaomei School – Pudong

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Tel:021-3223 1046

• Step by step • Blurt Out Idiomatic Chinese • Speak out your fluent Chinese with the magic rhythm!

Shanghai Sunglow Elite Law Firm: We focus on Criminal Defence / Labour Dispute / Marriage Legal Service. E-mail: ywylvshi@163.com Mobile: 159-0075-6080 (Bruce Yin) Tel: 021-51699615 Add: B206, No.85 Loushanguan Rd, Shanghai, China

Campus 徐家汇校 Xujiahui School

延安西路 2633 号美丽华商务中心 C207 室 , 近水城南路

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T297 #297,Wuyuan Rd Close to Changshu station (Line 1&7), Close to Shanghai library station (line 10)

LONG Mandarin--With 6 centers throughout Shanghai, Long Mandarin has taught Chinese to over 14,000 expats over the past 10 years. Long Mandarin is an official registered HSK testing center as well. Free HSK seminar held every month. Course—Classes are available for survival, conversational, business Chinese, Chinese character course, HSK course and more. Cultural courses are also available, with special events held every month.

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

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/

CTYME 1) Top 2000-5000-hours-experrenied frofessional teacher, exploring Memory code, to help students learn Chinese Fast! 2) Special 3-STEPLearning-Method, sprint vocabulary, grammer,communication, and HSK examination.3) Different teachers focus on different courses(Oral Chinese/ business Chinese/HSK, etc) 4) Headquaters in Jing'An:Room 1213,12 Floor,Zi'an Mansion, 309 Yu'yuan Road. Branch School in Xu'Hui(On line Course Center):

Panda Language Institute Hotline: 4008203587 Jing’an School: 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，3 樓，311-315 室

Pudong School: Suite B, 14F, Regal Tower, 15 Xiangcheng Rd. 向城路 15 號，錦

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

Tel:021- 3222 1028 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 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

城大廈，14 樓 B 座

Hongqiao School: Suite 03, 27F, Shartex Plaza, 88 South Zunyi Rd. 遵義南路 88 號，

協泰中心，27 樓 03 室

School in Japan: Suite F, Hayami Building, 1-5-3, Machikuzuha, Hirakatashi, Oosaka, Japan. 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

Expert Teaching and Competitively Priced With 10 year of teaching experience, 4 schools and over 12000 satisfied graduates, the Panda Language Institute is only source you need for effective mandarin Chinese instruction, English instruction or Chinese cultural training, whether for business or personal enrichment. Mandarin House (Shanghai) International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our conveniently-located

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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 selfstorage. 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

schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 30000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese! People's Square 12F, Asia Mansion, 650 Han Kou Road 上海市黄浦区汉口路 650 号亚洲大厦 12 层

Hongqiao Room 538,68 Shui Cheng Road

上海市长宁区水城路 68 号 538 室（近虹古路 321 号）

Tel: 400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com Web:www.mandarinhouse.com

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

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. 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 catherine@seatton.com www.seatton.com 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

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Rayca Storage Service Open 365 days State-of-the-art security monitoring system Reasonable pricing policy Storage solutions for both individuals and businesses FREE packing materials offered Service hotline: 400 048 9099 Email: info@raycatrans.com Website: http://www.raycatrans.com Address: No. 355, Hua Cai Road, Qingpu District, Shanghai 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

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Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Shanghai. by N o e l l e M a t e e r

Pisces

2.20~3.20 Pisces – you’re hankering to play matchmaker, aren’t you? Well, set your friends up and you may be rewarded with a romantic surprise of your own. If your date suggests eating at Highline, they’re the One.

Cancer

6.22~7.22 This month, you will open up emotionally to someone in your life. Make it your ayi? You’ve been meaning to practice your Chinese more, anyway. Eat handpulled noodles on the third of the month, and you’ll find an item you’d previously thought was gone forever.

Aries

Taurus 4.21~5.21

5.22~6.21

Get your shit together this month. Do some spring cleaning. You should either organize your desk or quit all the spam-riddled WeChat groups you’re in. But misfortune will befall you if you quit any group chats with 13 people in them on the 13th.

Sorry, Taurus – he or she is just not that into you. This month, you will get rejected by a crush, but not to worry – you’ll experience a surge in romantic interest after an exciting night out at Le Baron. Talking to a stranger at a speakeasy may also lead to good fortune.

Trouble in your celestial house of communications means a misunderstanding will arise in the middle of the month. Seek help from the friendly stranger you will meet at Egg. Don’t eat hot pot this month, or else.

3.21~4.20

Leo

7.23~8.23 You will be pushed out of your comfort zone soon. Gird yourself for upcoming challenges with the teaching of Confucius, or inspirational quotes on Pinterest or something – we don’t really know. Drink baijiu on the 18th.

Virgo

8.24~9.23 You’ve focused all your energy on pleasing others, so take some time for yourself! Squeeze in a game of laser tag with friends on the 25th. Or not, it’s your life. Beware of taxi drivers wearing red jackets.

Gemini

Libra

9.24~10.23 Time to flirt! You are glowing this month, and suitors will go out of their way to speak with you. Do not, however, mistake men on Hongmei Lu for suitors – they just want you drink watery beer in their seedy bars.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Aquarius

It’s time to look deep into yourself and figure out what you really want. Or you can pay one of those fortune tellers near Yu Garden to do it for you – your choice. Drinking Qingdao during the full moon will bring you good fortune.

You want a raise? Then go get a raise! You deserve it, and your work achievements have been stellar lately. Just don’t ask for one on days where the AQI is over 88.8. Walk backwards into your office for good luck.

Get your colored pencils or calligraphy brush, because midMarch you will reach your creative peak. Should you become a startup nerd? Maybe! Stars indicate that you’ll be sharing your good news with others at the end of the month – sounds like a start-up nerd to us.

Your March will come in like a lion and go out like a lamb – not to use hackneyed phrases in your horoscope but, well, here we are. Weather the hectic beginning of the month with booze (yes, we’re using this as an opportunity to plug our bar reviews, p. 82).

10.24~11.22

11.23~12.21

12.22~1.20

1.21~2.19