That's Shanghai - June 2017 by That's - Pulse of The City

城市漫步上海英文版 6 月份国内统一刊号: CN 11-5233/GO

China Intercontinental Press

june 2017

that’s Shanghai 《城市漫步》上海版英文月刊

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Editor's Note

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cience was never my favorite subject back in high school, but as we were compiling the content plan for this issue, it became apparent that it’s a recurring theme this month. First up, our cover story is all about pain. In the first half of the feature (p50), Betty Richardson takes a look at the Chinese attitude towards opioids, and how OxyContin, a prescription painkiller that was used ‘non-medically’ by 1.7 million Americans in 2015, is making its way into China. Meanwhile, four doctors and proponents of non-invasive, conservative and alternative treatments speak to me about how physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and TCM can alleviate chronic pain. Our scientific excursion continues in the Life & Style feature (p28) where I attend a water tasting session with master water sommelier, John Zhu, who supplies a collection of fancy water bottled from sources at the most remote corners of the world to luxury hotels around China. Find out more about why a bottle of iceberg water from Greenland costs RMB1,500 and the science behind tasting water in this story. Special thanks to the folks at Park Hyatt Shanghai for setting up the interview and tasting session. In the Food Section, Michael Zee, better known by his Instagram handle @SymmetryBreakfast, speaks to Betty about his recent move to Shanghai and how a simple habit of making breakfast for his partner has turned into a huge success – and earned him a book deal – on p72. Elsewhere in the magazine, Arts Editor Erica Martin provides a snapshot of SCoP’s newest exhibition, Here’s Looking at You (p38), and profiles one of China’s best-known rock bands, PK14 (p40). In the community section, I speak to the folks behind Common Language’s Rainbow Center and ShanghaiPRIDE about the fight against domestic abuse among gender minorities in China (p64).

Until next month,

Dominic Ngai Editor-in-Chief

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The wrap

8 City

16 Life & Style

9 Cheesy Tea

17 On the Scene

See why people are lining up for this drink all around China

South China Morning Post’s Jing Zhang on interviewing the biggest fashion legends

12 winning Shots

26 Shanghai Inspired

Chinese entrants of the Sony World Photography Awards 2017

A curated selection of the city’s most welldesigned homes and interior spaces

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28 Fancy Hydration A tasting session with China’s master water sommelier

34 Arts

68 Eat & Drink

38 Real Portraits

72 Two's a Pair

Here's Looking at You offers richly personal photography

Symmetry Breakfast's Michael Zee on morning rituals with the love of his life

44 PK14

74 New Restaurants

China's renowned rock band on their latest national tour

Southern comforts, French rotisserie and Japanese patisserie

48 Pride Guide

78 New Bars

The best of ShanghaiPRIDE's art and culture events

Logan Brouse schools us on the ODB of mixology: "Professor" Jerry Thomas

50 Cover Story Pain Killers The OxyContin pandemic and other non-invasive pain management methods

60 Community

P51

82 EVENTS

june 2 fri Temple Rats

june 9 fri

Osaka Monaurail

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mao livehouse

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Shanghaipride

various locations

thu-sun june 30-july 9 The Bodyguard

shanghai culture square

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Sat june 17 goldlink

arkham

june 2-4 Fri-Sun

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God of Carnage Shanghai Slim's P85

Central Studios Summer Fair Central Studios P87

june 8 Thu

june 9 Fri

Ladies Who Tech: Movie Night XNode P86

Rumble in the Jungle Hyatt on the Bund P87

june 11 sun

june 16 fri

Moon Mad Release Party All P83

Anetha Elevator P84

June 17 Sat

June 23 fri

Benjamin Francis Leftwich Yuyintang P84

Starkey Dada P84

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city

Winning Shots

Chinese Winners and Entrants of the Sony World Photography Awards 2017, P12

C919 Takes Off P10

Kushner in China P10

tales of the city

What’s Up with Hey Tea?

Why People are Queueing Hours for this One Drink By Jocelyn Richards and Bridget O’Donnell

he latest beverage fad in China these days? Cheese tea. Indeed, cream-topped brews are all the rage these days thanks to the explosive popularity of Hey Tea. To say Hey Tea has a cult following might be an understatement. In the last few months, it’s gone from a small street-side shop in Jiangmen, Guangdong to a nationwide sensation. In Shanghai, the chain's popularity has spawned knock-offs around the city, including at least two branches of ‘Hi Tea.’ And just across the road from the legit Tianzifang location is ‘Hey Juice,’ which has numerous other locations listed on Dianping (though it's unclear if Hey Juice was around before Hey Tea). The most confounding thing about Xi Cha (喜茶), as it’s known in Mandarin, however, is how long people are willing to queue for it – nearly two hours, in most cases. But is Hey Tea really that good or are people just trying to look cool by posting photos with its ultra-slim cup? We decided to find out. To attempt to understand the mindset of a typical Hey Tea enthusiast, we ventured deep into classic stinky tofu-consuming mallrat territory: China Plaza in Guangzhou. There, on the sixth floor, lies a celestial Mecca of Hey Tea. On our way up a series of winding escalators, we spot droves of others who have made the pilgrimage: three boys in school tracksuits posing giddily with their prize; a dazed woman clutching an assorted six-pack to her heart; a couple silently slurping the remains of their two-hour wait. It’s 3.23pm when we step into the line that snakes around the front of the shop and down a long corridor of the mall. Hey Tea personnel shuffle about offering cups of water on trays, ostensibly to avoid a lawsuit. Passersby enjoy asking how long we’ve been waiting and then shaking their heads incredulously at our response.

Though the line is long, the entire process has been streamlined to a T, such that by the time we reach the checkout counter (48 minutes later), we’ve already seen a menu and had our order recorded on a piece of paper. A team of three cashiers then confirm our order and complete the transaction in seconds. At 4.32pm, we finally get our hands on a cool cup of Hey Tea, making the total wait time one hour and nine minutes – significantly shorter than we’d anticipated going in. We order the most popular flavor: Jinfeng Chawang (金凤茶王) with a full cheese cap (not the reduced fat version) for RMB23. There’s specific instructions for how one should drink Hey Tea (because, of course), which suggest that instead of using a straw first, you should open the top flap to swig both layers – the cheesy top and the tea – simultaneously. We have a habit of saving the best – the cream cap – for last, and do the same this time. The first few sips bring pure, sweet, flowery tea (Hey Tea allegedly uses high-quality tea leaves and ingredients, one reason, a girl in line tells us, why it's so popular). About halfway through, we start to taste a hint of the salty cheese. It’s subtle at first, and seems to complement the tea surprisingly well. Towards the end of the drink, however, our sips begin to summon something sinister: thick, cloying globs of salty cheesy cream. The sensation is like taking a bag of movie theater popcorn and dumping the liquid butter straight into your mouth. Not good. Next time we’ll follow Hey Tea’s instructions and drink the cheesy top first with the tea. So anyway, is Hey Tea really that amazing or does the appeal lie in saying that you tried it? We’ll let you determine that. See listings on thatsmags.com

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the buzz Quote of the Month

"[It] means a lot to me and my entire family." — Nicole Kushner Meyer Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law recently visited Beijing and Shanghai to market ‘investor visas’ to wealthy Chinese citizens. Nicole Kushner Meyer, sister of Ivanka's husband Jared Kushner, promoted EB-5 visas – which grant permanent US residency, provided they invest at least USD500,000 in American development projects – at one of the events in a Beijing hotel ballroom last month. The attendees were solicited to invest in a luxury New Jersey apartment complex. The tagline on a brochure reads, "Invest $500,000 and immigrate to the United States." Following public outcry, the Kushner family abandoned the funding tour and insisted Jared was not involved with the business. Scan the code to see photos from their Beijing appearance.

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Random Number

120 The number of pairs of trains set to operate daily from Shanghai’s new train station. Those residing all the way on the backside of Pudong will feel a little closer to the rest of civilization thanks to a new major railway station currently in the works. Shanghai Railway Bureau recently revealed the location of the upcoming Shanghai East Railway Station – north of the Free Trade Zone and not far from Pudong International Airport. With its proposed 10 platforms and 22 tracks, it is set to become the fourth major railway station in Shanghai. Construction of the Shanghai East Railway Station is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of the year and is expected to finish by 2022. Scan the code to see photos of China’s massive high-speed railway network.

Don’t You Know Who I Am?

C919 The maiden voyage of the C919, China's first domestically built passenger jet, was a success. The plane took off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 5 at 2pm and flew for a duration of 79 minutes. The plane was manufactured by Shanghai-based firm COMAC and can carry up to 168 passengers. It has standard and extended ranges of 4,075 kilometers and 5,555 kilometers, respectively. People's Daily reports that 570 orders from 23 domestic and overseas clients have been placed for the single-aisle plane, which is said to be China's answer to Boeing and Airbus. Scan the code to watch video of the flight.

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hen struggling with overpopulation, societies often divide people into subgroups to keep order. India has the caste system, and China has its own social hierarchy – bishilian. Literally meaning ‘chain of despises,’ bishilian is like a totem pole where those at the top despise those one notch below. They, in turn, get to despise those one notch below them, and so on. There is such a chain for every aspect of life. The bishilian of birthplace dictates: Those who were born in the metropolises of Beijing or Shanghai get to despise those born in provincial capitals, who in turn get to despise those born in small cities. And then the countryside. Those who were born into wealthy families get to despise those from working class families and then poor families. Those who drive German cars despise those driving Japanese cars, and then Korean, and then Chinese. Those who live in houses despise those in apartments, then those in shared apartments. The bishilian of college majors goes: finance, medicine, other sciences, economics, sociology and history. The bishilian of film appreciation goes: obscure foreign films, French cinema, Japanese cinema, Hong Kong films and

Hollywood at the bottom. The bishilian of coffee appreciation goes: independent coffee shops, Costa coffee, Starbucks and Nescafe (and everything is beneath cold brew). The bishilian of cell phone ownership is: iPhone, Samsung, other international brands, Smartisan, Xiaomi and then Huawei. And the bishilian of electronic music appreciation goes: minimal, techno, trance, house and then tech-house. Let’s face it. We don’t have personalities. So-called personality is simply a basket of goods and services we consume to define us. When we wear Tory Burch, we rejoice in the fact that we are now better than those wearing Banana Republic. Self-improvement, ya know? Without bishilian, we would be completely lost. Where would we be in the social stratification? How would we relate to each other? How could we interact with and address one another? It’d be total chaos and the time-space continuum would cease to exist. We can’t have that. So please purchase things and consume culture commensurate with your place on the social totem pole so we can all live in peace and harmony. Mia Li

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business | city

Antai Global Corporate Lab Interview with a Member of First Lab Cohort

his spring, Antai College of Economics and Management Shanghai Jiao Tong University has launched a new program, Antai Global Corporate Lab (the ‘Lab’). The program is established to create a platform teaming up students from Antai College with those from oversea elite business schools to get involved in multinational corporations in China, helping companies tackle real world problems in a seven-week period. Their performance will be graded at the end of the program. Each Lab team consists of six members, with three Antai College students and three from international business schools. Apart from the first two weeks of onsite visit and field research, the team can schedule the meeting time – remote or in-person – in the remaining five weeks according to their own timetable. As intensive as it sounds, both the school and the company will provide support when needed. As a member of the Lab’s pilot program, Elizabeth A. Clifton thinks it was “a challenge in a great way.” In her Lab program, her team joined Intel to find ways to continue to improve and connect people with the help of advanced technology. From mingling with other team members from diverse cultural background to ordering late night food delivery for the team, Elizabeth says that there are more to enjoy before it all ended.

Why were you interested in the Lab program?

I’m on an exchange program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University. I was attracted to this program at first because we get to work with Intel, which is one of the largest companies here. All of us know that there are differences between working in China and in the US, but it’s hard to conceptualize what that really means. So this Lab experience gave us a better idea by actually living and working in China, and to get more integrated with the local community and experience the culture. That’s the best part of it overall. What about your Lab team?

I believe our team was most diversified – and dynamic – in terms of thoughts and background. It was group of students with different backgrounds and work experiences. I haven’t worked in a team like this before.

Did you select a team leader collectively? Who was it? There was no formal process [for selecting a leader]. But informally, we did, and it was me. I have been a consulting major in my school and have also worked in a related field for 10 years. And I have been a part of similar lab programs before, so I have some experience in the area. What was your strategy for encouraging other members to contribute to the team?

Getting our team to talk was never an issue. It was more about how do you control the topic. We had so many brilliant ideas, and how to integrate them all became the main challenge. The team was quite highly motivated in helping the company to achieve something. And knowing that we were in the pilot program, I believed we had the extra motivation to do something that the school would be proud of. We started off on the right foot and it really energized us towards completing the goal. I spent a lot of time assigning everyone’s role while figuring out where we wanted to go. We had to finish four phases in terms of different subjects. The scope of the product changed and shifted during this whole time. Part of it was around capturing both Western and Eastern ideas. So we paired up a native English speaker and a Chinese member on each team so that we can get that combination of ideas to make our product stronger. We always find that the best ideas came from this hybrid approach. What was the biggest challenge for the team?

I think it was the multiple stakeholders we had to deal with. This team was great in terms of sharing ideas and collaboration. Besides scheduling, the biggest problem was an external one as we were trying figure out how we could navigate through this pilot program: Is it for the school because they’re grading you? Or is it to make the client happy? Or is the professor’s opinion the one that matters the most? So we had to balance all of the above to and be very clear on who our audience is and who we’re trying to appeal to. But we always had more resources than we can use, thanks to the support from the faculty and the company, especially our classmates. When we needed to get a survey done within a limited time, they were always there to help. There was never a shortage of people that you can talk to.

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life &

style

Fancy Hydration

A Tasting Session with China's Master Water Sommelier, P28

NikeLab ACG New Collection P18

Cool Aviator Sunnies P20

A Curated List of Shanghai Homes and Spaces P26

spotlight

Jing Zhang Fashion Editor, South China Morning Post Interview by Dominic Ngai

Born in Guizhou and raised in Hong Kong and the UK, Jing Zhang has served as the South China Morning Post’s Fashion Editor since 2010. Often seen attending fashion shows in New York, Milan, Paris, London and around China, Zhang has interviewed and profiled industry giants from Donatella Versace and Ralph Lauren to Stella McCartney. Here, she tells us about the joys of covering China’s emerging fashion scene as well as the most memorable interview that she has ever done. How did you become a fashion editor? I always enjoyed writing, so I started off freelancing and doing general features for different magazines. Then I became Managing Editor of WestEast (a fashion, culture and arts magazine) when I was still in my mid-20s, which was a huge learning curve. After four years of that, I became the Fashion Editor at the South China Morning Post, and started learning more about the journalistic rigor that comes with being in newspapers. Although fashion is my main beat, I still write the occasional arts, culture or lifestyle story and profile people outside of the industry – two of my favorite interviews were Malcolm Gladwell and Zaha Hadid. Does your education background in anthropology and psychology help with your current line of work?

It’s all related. I think there are very few things that aren’t helped by having a Psychology degree. It allows me to understand why and how people consume fashion: why they buy, what they feel and what they want to express. With my Anthropology MA – which was in visual and material culture and covers art, design and fashion – it gave me a great theoretical armory with which to unfurl the deeper issues within fashion and other creative industries.

Which designer did you enjoy interviewing the most? In terms of aesthetics, he’s not my favorite designer, but my most enjoyable and memorable interview was actually with Ralph Lauren. He’s such a legend, I didn’t expect him to be so candid, warm and a total sweetheart – our interview actually ran 45 minutes over. And after five decades in fashion, he can see be-

“Ralph Lauren is such a legend, I didn’t expect him to be so candid and warm... our interview ran 45 minutes over” yond the smaller, meaningless industry oscillations. People sometimes forget that apart from creating a quintessential billion-dollar American brand from nothing, Ralph Lauren also created a whole new lifestyle. Is there anyone that you haven’t interviewed but would love to?

Miuccia Prada, because I’d really like to pick her brain. She’s managed to be a cerebral powerhouse and a commercial success story, as well as being at the forefront of young, relevant trends – that’s no small feat. And I like designers who aren’t so myopic and draw references only from within the industry, but Miuccia is always looking outside to life, to culture, to film and to art. How’s covering the fashion scene in China different from doing so in other places?

The Chinese fashion scene is so big and influential in many ways, but in other ways it’s still quite young and trying to find its feet. This brings together a huge, highly equitable marketplace with great opportunities for startups as well as the big brands. The shift from being the world’s manufacturing hub to a more creative-led scene is fascinating. There’s also the opportunity for China to make its own rules and shift the global fashion model away from a Western centric formula.

How has China’s fashion scene changed over the past seven years, since you first started at SCMP? It’s matured a lot... and there’s been some truly great talents emerging and breaking out into the global scene. The likes of Masha Ma, Uma Wang, Xander Zhou, Helen Lee, Ffixxed, Jourden and the young Xu Zhi have made real waves abroad and in China. I’m looking forward to seeing other brands, like By Fang, reach greater heights. What has surprised me is the growing variety of brands as the market fragments and matures, ranging from wealthy couturiers like Grace Chen, to millennial start up streetwear labels. What’s your favorite fashion item at the moment?

I’m obsessed with my pink, furry lapelled, Dries Van Noten quilted coat – though I will have to wait until winter [to wear it again]. I’m always carrying my black Diorever bag as it’s a chic and timeless exercise in very clever bag design. A bonus: it fits my MacBook Air.

Read Jing Zhang’s articles at www.scmp.com/author/ jing-zhang

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style radar Overheard

“He’s in Shanghai again?” One Weibo user comments under David Beckham’s Weibo post titled ‘Shanghai Night,’ where the famous former English football star posted a photo of him and his entourage drinking glasses of what appears to be (Haig Club?) whisky on the rocks at Hakkasan. This time, Beckham is in town for a preview presentation of British menswear label Kent & Curwen’s AW17/18 collection. Beckham, who’s been working with the brand since 2015, is reportedly very involved in Kent & Curwen’s business strategy and expansion plans. Creative director Daniel Kearn (pictured here with Beckham) hopes to reimagine the Kent & Curwen as a modern lifestyle brand while leveraging its British heritage. The Kent & Curwen and David Beckham AW17/18 will be available in stores across China starting this August.

Covet

NikeLab ACG 2017 Summer Collection Available now on Nike’s official website as well as NikeLab outlets, the ACG (all condition gear) summer collection is a collaboration with Acronym’s designer Errolson Hugh. Sleek pullovers, light jackets, t-shirts, tank tops, cargo pants and shorts fill the collection in addition to the piece de resistance – the 'ACG.07. KMTR' sneakers (RMB999). Expect to see these items on your favorite rooftopper’s Instagram feed soon. > store.nike.com

> global.kentandcurwen.com

Under the Lens

Angelababy, Dior’s First Brand Ambassador in China Angelababy, who’s famous for… being famous, was named Dior’s first ever brand ambassador in China last month. In a 25-second-long video posted on the fashion house’s official Weibo page, Angelababy professed her love for the brand, saying that it has been a part of many important moments of her life – namely her famous wedding gown designed by Raf Simons (Dior’s former creative director), which reportedly cost USD43 million and five months to make. Since April 28, the Weibo post has accumulated more than 760,000 shares and 54,000 comments, mostly from users questioning whether Angelababy has what it takes to represent a brand that stands for glamor and class. One harsh critic left a comment like this: “Are they trying to boost the sales of fake Dior products?” > www.dior.cn 1 8 | june 2 0 1 7 | w w w . t h a t sm a gs . com

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Made in China

OFF_CURRENT Good news for China-based hipsters. Launched in May, OFF_CURRENT is a new online shop and lifestyle platform that carries a curated list of cult and indie design labels from around the world. Since they have some of the items in stock already, the delivery lead-time is generally faster than ordering from the brandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; online platforms directly. Here, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find interesting accessories such as purses and bags by Baggu (from RMB90), sunglasses by Local Supply and Illesteva (from RMB550), as well as magazines like Wired, Monocle and Paper. Shipping generally takes two to three business days for standard delivery (for in-stock products) in most cities in mainland China (free delivery for orders above RMB500), and they currently only accept Alipay and WeChat payment. > www.offcurrent.com; WeChat ID: offcurrent

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l i f e & s t y l e | f a shion

SAINT LAURENT RMB2,960

for him

BARTON PERREIRA RMB3,510

TOM FORD RMB3,610

THOM BROWNE RMB3,960

TOM FORD RMB2,690

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Aviators Make a Comeback compiled by Victor Liu

Geek chic is on the way out – and that means thick-framed specs are too. Wireframed sunglasses are enjoying a real revival, with sales of aviators exploding in particular. King of pilot swag, Ray-Ban, has launched a new range of aviators. And they’re not the only ones cashing in on the trend. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

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RAY-BAN RMB1,030

ACNE STUDIOS RMB2,690

SAINT LAURENT RMB2,590

CHLOÉ RMB2,720

TOM FORD RMB3,620

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l i f e & s t y l e | ne w a rriv a ls

GENTSPACE

Contemporary Shanghai-born Menswear and Lifestyle Brand By Dominic Ngai

hanghai’s largest traditional lanehouse complex Jianye Li on Jianguo Xi Lu is home to the Capella Hotel, and it’s also the place where new contemporary menswear brand, GENTSPACE, decided to establish its first flagship store. Designed to resemble a gentleman’s home, the exterior of the shop retains most of the original features of a traditional shikumen-style lanehouse. Past a quaint courtyard, GENTSPACE’s expansive ground floor houses a large selection of products that define the ethos of the brand. Smart casual blazers, vests, shirts and trousers (a majority of which are designed and produced under the store’s eponymous private label) are neatly displayed along with accessories like leather shoes, ties and pocket squares, as well as lifestyle products such as headphones, coffee table books and magazines on arts, photography and travel.

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Half a floor above, one will find a change in tone with a more formal selection of classic business suits aimed at a more mature crowd. But the most interesting part of the shop lies on the second floor. A large whale statue hanging from the ceiling of the staircase welcomes you to a ‘living room’ adorned with a fun selection of lighthearted, more colorful wool-based menswear items, and other high-end personal care products like Marvis toothpaste, as well as stationeries by the famous Italian paper maker, Fabriano. GENTSPACE currently only offers ready-to-wear options, but they’re also planning to add on some semi bespoke suits in the near future. 494 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Yueyang Lu 建国西路494号, 近岳阳路(5401 0580, WeChat ID: GENTSPACE)

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Scent Boutique

Unique Home Fragrances from Every Corner of the World By Dominic Ngai

n the West, home fragrance products such as candles and aroma diffusers have been household essentials for decades, but when Scent Boutique was founded in China four years ago, the Chinese market was in its infancy. Fast-forward to 2017, and the brand has capitalized on early growth in the market for similar products, and has since expanded their footprint to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenyang, Suzhou and Wuxi. In February, the brand opened an 800-square-meter space at Soho Fuxing Plaza near Xintiandi. One of the largest shops that they have around the country, this location carries the most complete portfolio of products from more than 20 labels that Scent Boutique represents – including Cire Trudon (France), Welton London (France), Scandinavisk (Denmark), True Grace (UK), and Voluspa (US). In addition to retail, the

space also acts as a showroom for its B2B customers. Once inside the showroom, elegantly packaged products lined up around the store arouse your eyes while a sweet and subtle floral aroma stimulates your sense of smell. Standouts include a shelf full of colorful Rosy Ring Botanical Candles featuring pieces of fruits, flowers and herbs inside translucent wax (from RMB538). According to Scent Boutique, items with easily identifiable fruity and floral notes are more popular with first-time buyers and customers in second tier cities while more experienced users and those in cities like Beijing and Shanghai tend to go for more sophisticated and obscure flavors such as leather or wood. Scent Boutique has recently expanded their offerings to include tea from a famous

German brand, and personal fragrance is also something they hope to branch into over the next few years.

D107, Soho Fuxing Plaza, 388 Madang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu马当路388号SOHO复兴广场D107, 近复兴中路 (www.scentboutique.com.cn)

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l i f e & s t y l e | S h a ngh a i s t ree t s t yle

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

Photos by Dominic Ngai

Rui

Oscar

David

Issey Miyake

Shirt: Nubian by lalu

Tee: Givenchy

White shirt:

Jeans: Weekday

Pants: Supreme

Korean brand

Sneakers: H&M

Socks: Vetements

Poncho raincoat:

Jeans: Zara Booties: Chanel Clutch: Qui Hao

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Sunglasses: DIENASTIE

Jacket: Dsquared2

Shoes: Gucci

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Adja

Tonny

Nubian by lalu

Hoody: Jordan

Watch: Casio

Pants: Zara

Jeans: Zara

Shoes Leandro Lopes

Top and Necklace:

Jacket: Moncler

Sneakers: Converse All-Star

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Inspired by Shanghai

A Compilation of the City’s Most Beautiful Homes and Interior Spaces Words by Dominic Ngai

asey Hall has been contributing articles about Shanghai residences to the International New York Times’ Great Homes column since 2012, and last October, the Australian writer and editor released her first book, Shanghai: An Interior Design Reference. Featuring beautiful photos and descriptions of the homes that she’s written about over the past few years, as well as some of the most well-designed restaurants, bars and hotels in the city, the author manages to use these places to construct a very cohesive narrative showcasing the unique characteristics of Shanghai-inspired designs. “When I started the book, I didn’t really know how I’d tie all the properties together. But as I was drafting the introduction, it struck me that Shanghai has a wonderful balance of East and West, old and new,” says Hall. While selecting homes to feature for the International New York Times column was tricky at first, story ideas started coming her way through word-of-mouth as time went on. She adds, “For the Great Homes articles, I’m not necessarily looking for the fanciest or most luxurious places to feature. As a writer, I’m more interested in the stories behind these places and their owners. That’s what really appeals to me.” Here’s a look at some of the places that encapsulate the narrative of the book. Purchase Shanghai: An Interior Design Reference at bookdepository.com or amazon.com

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Tianping Lu Lanehouse Once a dental clinic in the 1930s, the young family who currently lives in this lanehouse on Tianping Lu has turned the place into a bright and airy home with white walls and an open layout, while retaining some of its tiles in the courtyard area. Hall explains, “[One of the owners] works with upcycled wood in her business, so that was incorporated into the design as well.” Hall had also just started her own family when she first visited this property, so it was interesting and inspiring for her to see family lanehouse life.

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Villa by Baptiste Bohu Many expats in Shanghai opt for marrying a Western aesthetic with touches of Chinese elements in their homes to reflect their roots as well as their love and interest in China. One good example featured in the book is this villa designed by Baptiste Bohu. “The owners are very keen on a traditional French style and they have a collection of Chinese antiques as well,” Hall says. “A thangka painting serves as the centerpiece of the living room, and all these colorful Tibetan elements and the classic French black and white meld together very well.”

Restaurants & Bars

Besides residences, Hall felt it was important to include a section on F&B venues, as they are a very important aspect of the city’s social life. “Interiors of Shanghai’s bars and restaurants are on a whole new level compared to other cities in the world,” says Hall. Glam, a gastrolounge by veteran restaurateur Michelle Garnaut at Bund 5, is actually the very first space that Hall decided that she must include, she tells us. “I love the design by Stephanie Clift; it includes a lot of Art Deco elements and pieces from Michelle Garnaut’s personal art collection. With the view of the Bund, it’s a place that’s very uniquely Shanghai.”

Design Inspirations The ‘Inspirations’ chapter at the end of the book highlights general Shanghainese aesthetics that readers can use as references. Color themes including red, gold and turquoise, as well as textural and design aspects like bamboo, porcelain and lanterns, are all featured as some of the city’s most defining interior design elements.

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l i f e & s t y l e | fe a t ure

Precious A Tasting Session with a Water Sommelier

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By Dominic Ngai

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y conversation with John Zhu is peppered with terms that I abandoned back in high school chemistry class: calcium, magnesium and sodium, total dissolved solids, minerality and pH levels. Test tubes, beakers and Bunsen burners, however, are nowhere to be found. Instead, Zhu and I are sitting at a dining table with a white tablecloth, expensive silverware and place settings, as lush jazz music plays in the background at the Park Hyatt Shanghai’s Dining Room restaurant, 87 floors above ground. And, Zhu isn’t a science teacher. He’s China’s only certified master water sommelier, and tasting water from around the world is his full-time job. The Australian-Chinese sommelier, who has been involved in luxury water for almost a decade, is also the founder and CEO of Purelogica, an importer and distributor for luxury water brands in the Greater China region. Besides Park Hyatt Shanghai, several other luxury hotels such as the Aman Summer Palace Beijing, Ritz-Carlton Beijing, St Regis Tianjin and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund are also using its luxury water collection with bottles from Norway, Greenland, Slovenia, Canada, Chile and the UK. Water sommelier is a relatively rare profession; there are just a few countries around the world that offer professional training programs to learn the trade. Zhu, who received his certification from the Korean International Sommelier Association (KISA), established the Purelogica Academy in 2016. Designed in conjunction with KISA, this program provides water knowledge and practical training for frontline staff in some of the country’s most luxurious hotel restaurants. In the last year alone, 69 students in China have received the entry-level water sommelier certificate. Zhu explains, “[Being a] water sommelier isn’t just about water; it’s about how well you can use water, and your fundamental knowledge about water, and applying it to making tea and coffee, as well as wine and food pairing. This is the job of a water sommelier.”

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Water Economics In front of us are five bottles of luxury water that Zhu supplies to the hotel, and the prices range from RMB118-385 per bottle. “The most expensive bottle in our portfolio is actually the Iluliaq ‘iceberg water’ from Greenland; it’s RMB1,500 a bottle,” Zhu explains. “The water is hand-harvested by locals who travel by fishing boats to glaciers where they would collect small chunks of ice that have fallen into the ocean. Upon return, they’d shave off the surface, allow the ice to melt in room temperature and collect the water. These icebergs have been around since the Ice Age and have never melted until now, so you’re actually tasting water from 100,000 years ago.” According to Zhu, while mass-market high-end water brands such as Fiji, San Pellegrino and Evian extract their water from natural sources, they also have facilities equipped with packaging and filtration systems to ensure the chemical, mineral, and bacteria level stay consistent in each bottle. Though this filtration process makes the water much safer to drink, it also affects the natural taste of the water to a certain extent, whereas many bottles in the Purelogica collection are bottled at the source. This sheds light on one of the most common questions that water sommeliers around the world get asked: “What makes luxury water so expensive?” The answer is simple, according to Zhu. “It’s because of the production volume. Every year, these producers only bottle a small quantity to minimize damage to the source’s natural habitat. As a result, we cannot achieve economies of scale like mass-market commercial brands. Also, these places are isolated from human activity, and that leads to expensive logistical costs.” Adding to the equation, the water brands in Zhu’s collection are packaged in bottles created by award-winning de-

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sign firms and are specially produced by an Austrian manufacturer. A recent report by EMKT.com.cn (a Shenzhen-based market research firm affiliated with McKinsey) states that the sales for premium bottled water (including domestic and imported brands) in China hovers at around RMB10 billion per year as of early 2017, and this, according to Zhu, is only a small fraction of the global market.

“It shows that there’s a demand for higher quality water among Chinese consumers.” Days after our meeting with Zhu, Coca-Cola introduced Valser, a premium Swiss sparkling water label, on e-commerce platform Tmall. At the time of writing, two 750ml bottles cost a whopping RMB98. It looks like commercial giants share Zhu’s confidence in the market, but can consumers taste the difference?

H2O Tasting 101

Water sommeliers meet skepticism about their line of profession all the time, and some even say the job is a marketing gimmick. “People always ask me, ‘Doesn’t all water taste the same?’” A short version of his answer to this question is ‘no,’ and Zhu says he usually conducts a water tasting session to prove his point. “It’s pure geology,” he adds. Much like wine and coffee, the taste of the water is affected by the origin of its source and the surrounding geological formation. This is an integral part of a water sommelier’s basic knowledge. Water from Western and Central Europe is high in minerals, while those extracted from Latin America, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand have relatively low minerality as the rock formations are much more solid and the chemical elements don’t dissolve easily into the water. “Basically, if the level of total dissolved solids (TDS, a measurement of minerality in water) is low, the water is very crisp and pure. As the TDS level rises, minerals add taste and character to the water,” Zhu explains, while opening a bottle labeled ROI. It’s a rare naturally carbonated water from Slovenia, a country known for its thermal spas with water containing high levels of magnesium and calcium – an all-natural muscle relaxer.

“The most expensive bottle is the ‘iceberg water’ from Greenland; it’s RMB1,500 a bottle... you’re actually tasting water from 100,000 years ago”

If you look at the general bottled water market, China has for the past few years surpassed the US as the world’s largest consumer by volume, increasing from 19 billion liters to 37 billion liters between 2010 and 2015, according to consultancy firm Zenith. Zhu is optimistic about growth potential within the luxury segment of the market, citing Nongfu Spring’s newly launched high-end product line to illustrate his point. He notes,

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Surprisingly, the water comes with a sharp, almost citrusy flavor that resembles an unsweetened version of a classic preserved lemon and 7-Up drink popular in Hong Kong diners. What I’m tasting, according to Zhu, is magnesium. “If the water contains high levels of magnesium, it has a metallic taste,” Zhu tells me as I try to decipher that oddly familiar flavor. “It actually goes quite well with freshly shucked oysters.” With its pH level of 6.7, when you mix this Slovenian magnesium-rich water with the seawater in the oysters (where the pH level is as high as 11 or 12), it actually neutralizes the saltiness and bitterness and makes the oyster sweeter. “In fine dining, the aim is to achieve a balance in flavor. Water can be used as a ‘counterbalance agent,’ according to their TDS levels and chemical compounds.” When water is rich in calcium – such as those produced under the Elsenham label from a confined chalk aquifer in the UK – it has a slightly sweet taste and a thicker ‘texture’ that is best paired with savory items like cured meat and roast pork. “It’s almost like milk that has been filtered multiple times,”

Zhu explains while I take a sip. I can’t detect the sweetness, though the creamy mouth-feel is immediately noticeable. For desserts made with dark chocolate, a pairing with high-sodium water such as the Canadian gold-filtered mineral water, Gize, can bring hidden sweetness to the surface. When compared with Elsenham, Gize is much lighter in texture and a touch saltier too. The level of carbonation also has to be taken into consideration when you pair water with wine. “We don’t want to have bubbles that are ‘too big’ or ‘too loud’ because they can numb your palate. Smaller bubbles can stimulate your taste buds and make them more sensitive for the next wine or dish.” While every sommelier around the world has his or her own way to conduct a tasting, he tells me that the compare and contrast method he uses is usually the standard approach. “What’s your favorite?” he asks. I’m surprised at how quickly I’m able to choose one – the Slovenian bottle, mainly because of its distinct flavor. Perhaps, the gimmicky façade is a way for water sommeliers like Zhu to show people how interesting water is.

Drink Responsibly Raising awareness about the importance of protecting water sources is something that Zhu also hopes to achieve with his Purelogica Academy. He sees his collection of luxury water as an important tool to educate not just the folks within the F&B industry, but also the general public, about the issue. “I want people to have the fundamental understanding that waters from different places DO taste differently… Water is a precious commodity and we shouldn’t waste it. One day, clean drinking water will become very expensive as sources dwindle down.” Scan the QR code to watch our video interview with Zhu. Visit www.purelogica.com to learn more about its luxury water collection.

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l i f e & s t y l e | f a shion column

Street Style Stagnation Is Sponsorship Stunting Style? Words by Timothy Parent, Photos by wanglilinovels.com

’ve long been obsessed with street style in Shanghai. I love getting a glimpse of the past through the meticulously crafted looks of the elderly and gauging the future through the surprising juxtapositions made by Chinese youth. Minorities and the marginalized offer their own sartorial genius, while the mass market indicates China’s version of ‘normal.’ But after almost eight years of documentation and analysis, I am starting to wonder if Shanghai’s street style is beginning to stagnate, as I am now rarely surprised by what people wear, even at Shanghai Fashion Week. But perhaps this is just a jaded fashion blogger talking, so I reached out to Wang Lili, a photographer and novelist who has followed street style and subcultures in China for more than five years. She has also painstakingly documented every crowd to pass through the tents in Xintiandi during the seven-day event. Her unique sense of style has made her something of a legend, while her consistent presence has made her one of the most reputable sources on the street style scene. Wang noticed that back in 2012 and 2013, people seemed to be more “authen-

tic,” but nowadays many guests of Shanghai Fashion Week are given free clothes and sometimes even cash to be photographed at the tents. She believes that people have basically become walking advertisements who no longer dress for themselves, and China’s true purveyors of cool don’t even exist because they have yet to be born. But Shadow Lin, another street style photographer who has documented Shanghai Fashion Week for five years, offers a different perspective. Lin believes that five years ago, attendees were more exaggerated, dressing only to garner attention. But since Shanghai Fashion Week has become a more professional organization with showrooms and tradeshows, it has attracted a more international and pro-

fessional crowd that tends to be well-dressed but subtle. She says that Shanghai is very sensitive to fashion and that the city has its own sense of style. What happens on the streets and at the tents is a good indicator of where the Chinese market will go in the future. Another perspective comes from Casey Hall, a fashion writer who recently researched and wrote about the local street style scene for the South China Morning Post. She notes that China has always had an authentically “crazy” element, and that fashion students are generally the ones pushing the envelope. Creative and wild, the street style of China’s youth could rival that of any other country or fashion capital, and surprise is perhaps one of the only consistent aspects of the local street style scene. But Hall also acknowledges that “professional street style” has recently become its own budding sub-industry, where people are dressed head-to-toe in sponsored products. She echoes Wang’s sentiments that it lacks “authenticity” and that we don’t really need it, but it is here to stay and will most likely become more prolific. While the system may not be stagnant, its development seems to be more related to economics rather than identity. China’s potential lies in its ability to diversify creative expression; it has shocked and surprised the world, and will continue to do so, but sponsorship threatens to render the street style scene as inauthentic, predictable and meaningless. Timothy Parent is the founder of China Fashion Bloggers and has championed the local fashion industry since 2009.

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What can be done in case of sunburn? Sometimes, fun takes over and the sun gets the better of us, resulting in sore, red sunburn. If this happens, there are few things that can be done at home to ease your discomfort:

1. Apply a cool, wet compress or dressing to the area to cool down and soothe the skin 2. Consider a healing cream like calamine, camphor, aloe vera or baby lotion 3. Drink a lot of water.

Is it possible to spot skin cancer on oneself or others?

Here Comes the Sun

Top Tips for Managing Sun Exposure from Renowned Dermatologist Dr. April Guo

n Shanghai, flowers are blooming and above canopies of green trees, the sun is shining brightly. While you’re enjoying it, remember that you can have fun in the sun and still Be Sun Smart®. In honor of May Skin Cancer Month, Dr. April Guo at Yosemite Clinic shares her top tips for managing skin exposure.

How does the sun affect skin?

To protect your skin from UV damage, your body makes melanin, a pigment that gives color to your skin and eyes, on a daily basis. When your skin sustains damages by the ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, it makes more melanin to try and protect your skin from further damage. That causes the skin to change color – redder, darker or even burnt – or change in texture, causing wrinkling and age spots. Even if the UV light is artificial, the effect is the same. If the damage is severe, it can even result in many forms of skin cancer – malignant tumors, non-melanoma skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma among them. Fortunately, sun exposure is very manageable with very little work, making even skin cancer highly preventable.

What is the best way to protect skin from damage?

First and foremost, sunscreen should be applied every day to exposed skin, regardless if you will be outside – even when it’s cloudy –

or if you plan to be in the shade! The simplest approach is to make sun protection a part of your daily routine: wear clothing that limits exposed skin, a hat to provide shade for your head, and sunglasses to protect your delicate eyes, and apply water-resistant sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 30, either independently or as part of your face and body lotion. Pay particular attention to the face, ears, hands and arms, and generously apply sunscreen to all exposed skin 15 minutes BEFORE going outdoors, coating the skin liberally and rubbing it in thoroughly. Don’t forget that lips get sunburned too, so apply a lip stain or lip balm that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher as well. Also remember to re-apply. Sunscreens rub off, wash off, and are ‘sweated off’ easily even if you’ve opted for a water-resistant sunscreen. For continued protection you should be re-applying it approximately every two hours or sooner if you’ve towel-dried yourself, or have been swimming or perspiring heavily.

Is there a safe way to get tanned?

No. A tan is the skin’s response to the injury caused by UV exposure. Every time you get tanned, you damage your skin and this damage accumulates over time. This accumulated damage, in addition to accelerating the aging process, also increases your risk of skin cancer.

Early detection and monitoring any changes in your skin – in all areas – is key to preventing skin cancer. A full-body scan by a professional using a specialty machine like a Fotofinder™ is your best options for finding a suspicious spot early and tracking the evolution of skin damage over time.

About Yosemite Clinic Founded by renowned Chinese surgeon Dr. Song Keying, Yosemite Clinic is physicianowned and offers family medicine, internal medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics (sports medicine), dentistry, dermatology, medical cosmetology, ophthalmology and more. Onsite facilities and equipment include an imaging center (CT, X-ray, Ultrasound) a laboratory to assist physicians in quickly diagnosing health concerns, as well as stateof-the-art Operating Rooms. Patients are seen by doctors from around the globe who speak many languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. Whether trying to understand how to stay healthy in Shanghai, deal with bothersome allergies or find a doctor you can trust to conduct routine dermatology, dental or personal health checks, Yosemite Clinic offers an affordable option for family medicine and specialty care. Yosemite Clinic is currently open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, and welcomes walk-in visits.

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arts

Here's Looking at You!

‘Woman and Man’ by Zeng Xianfang

SCoP's Exhibition Evokes a Richly Personal Portrait of Contemporary China, P38

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Mr C

British House and Techno Pioneer Tours His New Album Through China By Oscar Holland

In addition to performing as rapper and frontman of iconic 90s rave band The Shamen, Mr C has had a long career DJing acid house and being an unapologetic supporter of rave culture. He’s touring China this month to promote the release of his new album, Incidents, which includes the grinding, psychedelic single ‘Stand Up’ that was first released on the UK’s Save Fabric album compilation. We caught up with Mr C to chat about the hidden meanings behind his songs with The Shamen and chasing dragons. Your songs are laden with double meanings – which ones did you manage to slip through? With ‘Ebeneezer Goode,’ as we know, all you need to do is take away the letter ‘h’ from the word ‘he’ in the verses and all is explained. ‘Boss Drum’ was about altered states of consciousness via rhythm, body work and percussive sounds – which are in your brainwaves – to connect you with Dione, the goddess mind of the planet. ‘Transamazonia’ was about a shaman flying across the Amazon. How the hell is a shaman going to fly across the Amazon if he’s not high on ayahuasca? So altered states of consciousness were a recurring theme?

What we were actually doing was giving people information about human evolution and coming together to form a telepathic community. I don’t think there’s been a band, before or since, that has been as informative about human evolution and how to move forward. Why was Ebeneezer so good?

Because he was cheeky, mysterious and showed people how to enjoy themselves to the fullest. If you had to change the letter ‘C’ in your name, what would you choose? Let’s say ‘E’. Again that’s got a double meaning; it’s all a bit of a mystery.

“I would catch the dragon by being in control of the illusion that tells us the dragon exists.” If you had a shamanic voodoo doll, who would you use it on? Can I use it on a bunch of people, like all the elite rich? No? Then I’d have to say one of the Rothschilds because they own all the banks, and all the money. I’d use the pins to inject love and compassion so that they’d stop being greedy, self-righteous people and use their money to end all poverty. If you were chasing a dragon, how would you go about it?

That’s difficult, because I don’t ride a horse! Would I just be catching the dragon or slaying the dragon as well? We’re not sure. No one’s caught up with one yet.

Then I’m going to change my answer. I would catch the dragon by being in control of the illusion that tells us the dragon exists.

June 16, 10pm, 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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Coming to a theater near you

Shelter’s Former Co-owner Set to Open New Club This Month

Wonder Woman

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Years after Batman and Superman got their due on the big screen, the first Wonder Woman film finally hits theaters in China (and the rest of the world) on June 2. The film chronicles Wonder Woman’s origin story, which “comes straight out of feminist utopian fiction,” according to the New Yorker. An Amazonian princess named Diana lives with her clan of warrior women on an island paradise until a WWI pilot crashes his plane there and recruits her for the cause, bringing her to London in 1918, which is rife with social unrest and moving toward women’s suffrage.

The Mummy

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This reboot of The Mummy franchise, which extends beyond the 1999 Brendan Frasier flick to the original 1932 film starring Boris Karloff, tells the story of doomed Princess Ahmanet, who was buried alive after she killed her father for refusing to allow her to ascend the throne because she was a woman. In present-day Egypt, the American army, including a rather haggard Tom Cruise, discovers and opens Ahmanet’s tomb, and she proceeds to wreak havoc on the entire world as payback. Algerian actress and hip-hop dancer Sofia Boutella stars as fierce, fearsome Ahmanet. 3 6 | jun e 2 0 1 7 | www . thatsma g s . com

Shelter co-owner Gaz Williams, who curated much of the venerated club’s music policy during the nine years of its existence, has announced that he and other members of the Shanghai nightlife community will be opening a new nightclub this month. The new club’s name, All, and its very minimalist logo are some of the only details he’s released so far. Visual artist and VJ Kim Laughton, who created many of the posters for Shelter club nights and often VJ’d there, designed All’s layout; based on the trippy, spaced-out aesthetic of his past work, the décor should be a far cry from Shelter’s stark black interior. The club will host a mix of international and local DJs on weekends, while serving as more of a lounge for hanging out with friends during the week. Rumors are still circulating as to All’s location; we’ve heard that it will reside in a second-floor space and that its opening should add even more foot traffic to an already thumping nightlife area.

HAO BU HAO

Hao Directed by celebrated filmmaker Lu Chuan, Born in China is a nature documentary from Disneynature and Shanghai Media Group. The film chronicles the trials and tribulations of three animals native to China: a snow leopard, a golden snub-nosed monkey and a giant panda. Already a hit domestically when it was released this past August, Born in China found success again with its American release on April 21, topping the US new releases chart during its opening weekend. In total, the film has grossed over USD10 million in the US and nearly USD11 million domestically. The English version is narrated by John Krasinksi of The Office.

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A Massachusetts cartoonist named Jayme Gordon will be spending the next two years in prison thanks to a fraudulent claim that he was the original creator of Kung Fu Panda. Apparently, Gordon saw an early trailer for the DreamWorks film in 2008, and it reminded him of one of his comics, Panda Power. He proceeded to alter his panda drawings to resemble the film’s animation and sued DreamWorks for copyright infringement in 2011. After being caught deleting evidence from his computer and lying under oath, he was found guilty of fraud this May. The trial cost DreamWorks USD3 million in legal fees, so Gordon must pay them back in damages in addition to serving his prison sentence.

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What’s New

From Starkey’s frenetic grime to Anoice’s haunting orchestrations, here are our favorite tracks from artists playing in Shanghai this month. Scan the QR code in your That's app to listen.

GoldLink - ‘Crew’ Benjamin Francis Leftwich - ‘Atlas Hands’ Faded Ghost - ‘Little India’ Anetha - ‘Black Widow’ Lite - Classic: ‘Rabbit’ Lite - Current: ‘D’

Feminist Indian Film Becomes Major Hit In China Based on the inspiring true story of India’s first female wrestler to win a gold metal at the Commonwealth Games, Dangal has become the highest-grossing Indian film ever released in China. The film beat out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which was released on the same day, for highest sales, and grossed over RMB100 million in a single day. It currently holds a 9.2 rating on Douban. Starring Indian powerhouse actor Aamir Khan, Dangal tells the story of a former pro wrestler who encourages his two daughters to defy traditional gender roles, training them both to follow in his footsteps. The movie was first screened in China earlier this year at the Beijing International Film Festival, and received a nationwide release after getting a positive response from festival-goers. Dangal, which translates to “wrestling” in Hindi, has also received acclaim worldwide and is currently the second-highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

Foster Parents - ‘Colours Casted’ Mr C - Classic: ‘Ebeneezer Goode’ (The Shamen) Mr C - Current: ‘Stand Up’ Temple Rats – ‘Bamboo Hu’ Osaka Monaurail - ‘(She’s A) Riptide’ PK14 - Classic: ‘What Kind of Wind Is Blowing’ PK14 - Current: ‘1984 2’ Starkey - ‘Tunnel’ Anoice - ‘Colder Than Thermite’ www . thatsma g s . com | jun e 2 0 1 7 | 3 7

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Portrait of the Real In SCoP’s Exhibition Here’s Looking at You!, Photographers Evoke a Richly Personal Panorama of Contemporary China By Erica Martin

Photo by Liu Tao from ‘Good Afternoon, Good Night’

osed, faded vacation photos and souvenir shots taken on the side of the road hardly sound like the ingredients for a riveting art show. It’s all the more surprising, then, that Here’s Looking at You! is one of the most fascinating and moving exhibits that the Shanghai Center of Photography has put on since its opening in 2015. Curator Karen Smith connected three photographers with different visions: Thomas Sauvin, who has worked for years restoring negatives he found in a Beijing trash dump; Daniel Traub, who partnered with two Guangzhoubased souvenir photographers to document a multicultural street corner; and Liu Tao, an untrained photographer from Hefei who shot his immediate neighborhood in painstaking detail for six years. Together, they offer a rich panorama of Chinese portrait photography that’s refreshing in its personality and intimacy. The first exhibit upon entry to the museum is Sauvin’s ‘Beijing Silvermine.’ Sauvin began restoring negatives he found in a recycling area in 2009, compiling vacation photos and snapshots taken in people’s homes between 1985 and 2005, during China’s economic opening. Sauvin ex-

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plained in a statement that the photos move him because they’re “natural, unpretentious, and full of humor.” A little girl grinning next a giant plastic shark, a man sprawled languidly by a waterfall, people mocking the posture of ancient statues, and a rich supply of big 80s hair and tinted glasses make for delightful viewing. All the pride, individuality and silliness apparent in the photos defy the stereotype of China as being grim and rigidly collective during this time. The work offers rare insight into an important historic period while also making you smile with recognition, because awkward family photos are arguably universal. This work follows naturally into ‘Little North Road’ by American photographer Daniel Traub and Guangzhou-based photographers Zhen Xianfang and Wu Yongfu. Traub met Zhen and Wu on the titular street, a raised pedestrian walkway in the center of the city, where they both held jobs taking souvenir photos for the African nationals living and working in Guangzhou. A documentary by Traub accompanies the photos at the exhibit and adds further context to the idea. The souvenir photos are surprisingly compelling; beautifully composed with skyscrapers and the highway’s strip of dangling pink flowers in the background, they depict Guangzhou’s population of African nationals posing for shots meant to show their families at home how well they are doing; some are dressed in traditional clothing, some in snappy busi-

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ness suits, and still others dress casually and pose in groups, caught mid-laughter and surrounded by friends. Though they are only souvenirs individually, they depict a cultural moment in Guangzhou’s development when compiled together. “The images were a more complex, layered and intimate way of seeing and understanding the dynamics on the pedestrian bridge,” says Traub of Zhen and Wu’s photos. “They embodied two groups of people living on China’s margins, who were in effect documenting their own presence and activity.” He explains that his own photos, atmospheric shots of Guangzhou’s bustling streets, only serve to add context to Zhen and Wu’s work. Guangzhou’s African population has decreased dramatically due to changing economic policies and tighter immigration restrictions in the past few years, which has only increased the significance of ‘Little North Road.’ Liu Tao’s project, ‘Good Afternoon, Goodnight,’ differs from the previous two in that the photos aren’t portraits – most of the subjects have no idea they are being shot. He has compiled a vibrant slice of life on a single street in Hefei over the course of six years, explaining his motive in a moving passage accompanying the exhibition: “I have seen you ecstatic, and beaten up; soaked by the rain, dragging discarded cartons home… One day I realized that

everyone on the street is just another ‘you,’ quietly looking at you as you look at them. Our lives exist in parallel.” Many of the shots are perfectly timed captures of people in motion, a testament to the fact that Liu is out there every day shooting. At first glance, the work seems like the types of photos the outside world loves seeing of China: cluttered storefronts, marketplaces, the contrast of a homeless man lying next a makeup ad. But the attention to detail and thoughtful juxtapositions Liu cultivates, as well as his warmth and humor, offer something much more unique and genuine, whether it’s a father and son pushing their dog down a slide or two kids playing robots with empty boxes. One wall in the exhibition is covered by over 100 of Liu’s snapshots; viewed as a single piece of art, they are dazzling in their variety and complexity. The same can be said of Here’s Looking at You! as a whole; the reality it depicts is inspiring. Until June 25, RMB40. Shanghai Center of Photography, 2555 Longteng Avenue 龙腾大道2555号 (www.scop.org.cn)

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Cross-country Punk Workshop PK14 Take Their As Yet Untitled Album on an Expansive China Tour By Erica Martin

ew bands have solidified a space for themselves in the Chinese rock narrative the way PK14 have. Active for more than 20 years, the foursome have grown from a plucky DIY punk troupe in Nanjing to an act often cited as not just one of, but the most influential band in China. In their music and lyrics, they’ve always struck a delicate balance between embodying the protest ethos of punk and a more thoughtful, reflective quality, which has inspired legions of younger bands and catapulted them to international renown. The band is comprised of guitarist Xu Bo, bassist Shi Xudong, drummer Jonathan Leijonhufvud (who’s Swedish but has lived in China for much of his life), and vocalist Yang Haisong. Yang especially is the band’s tour de force; with his expansive songwriting, emotional vocal delivery and the oft-photographed signature jump-kicks he does onstage, he’s played a major role in developing the band’s complexity over the course of their five studio albums, from earlier, more

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rough-and-ready records like 2005’s White Paper to 2013’s album of thoughtful social critique, 1984. This quiet rebellion and singularity of mind that comes across in Yang’s stage presence and lyrics also reveals itself in conversation. “I learned a lot in these 20 years, and I’m still learning,” he says. “I’d rather let things flow smoothly and naturally, keeping my curiosity and creativity.” Because of their celebrated status and their 20-year output, PK14 is one of the few Chinese bands that has garnered lasting attention from international music critics. Yang is regularly interviewed by publications outside China and asked to analyze and speak for the nation’s entire diverse music scene, something we imagined must be stressful. “Yes, sometimes,” Yang says, in response to whether he feels pressure being this kind of spokesperson for Chinese rock. “But I guess since I have been involved in the music scene for more than 20 years, it’s pretty natural that people want to know more about the scene from me and my experience. And also, I like to read books about the stories of the music scene in other cities, like Chicago, DC, or Manchester. It inspires us a lot.” The fact that they care deeply about nurturing the music scene in both Beijing and the country as a whole also contributes to their willingness to occasionally be the face of it. Yang is always quick to praise other bands – he has mentioned Shanghai all-girl psych-rock trio Dream Can in several interviews (including our own) and is helping to produce their debut album. He also cites noise rockers Lonely Leary from Beijing as promising acts. Both bands are fairly young and green, but have a distinctive, fully realized sound, something he clearly looks for and appreciates. Much of PK14’s long-lasting appeal also comes from their continued innovation. Their most recent album, released in 2015, is an improvised live recording performed in collaboration with visual artist Sun Qiuchen at the art museum UCCA in Beijing, aptly titled Music for an Exhibition. Split into four 15-to-20-minute tracks, it moves through ambient noise to grinding post-rock to dreamy soundscapes,

with Yang chanting ritualistically. “We were pretty nervous before the show; not for the performance part, but for recording part,” says Yang of the project. “It was one take with no overdub recording, so I was a little worried that we would not record a good take. But when we listened back to the recording, we all loved it.” The whole project reveals the band’s tendency to continue experimenting and not take themselves too seriously. With notable exceptions like the Music for an Exhibition show and their set for Split Works 10th Anniversary party in Shanghai last fall, PK14 hasn't performed too often since the tour of their last studio album, 1984, in 2013. They’re currently at work on a new album, and will embark on an expansive China tour this month for the first time in years. But rather than an album release tour, it will be a warm-up tour to help them experiment with the way their new songs sound and feel in a live setting. Yang explains that the setlist will showcase their new material mixed with songs from City Weather Sailing and 1984, two of their most celebrated albums. “It has no name yet,” Yang says of the upcoming album. “The songs are still pretty rough and we need to find out their own characters on the road.” PK14 will invite different bands to open for them in each city that they tour through next month, another way in which they’re using their own fame to buoy up-and-comers. The very fact that they see touring the album throughout China as a way to explore and add texture to its theme and sounds makes clear the value they find in the music scene as a whole – both in its musicians and its fans. “We wrote all these new songs in studio,” Yang says, “but you know, sometimes as a rock band, our songs need to be played and get energy from the stage. We think that after the tour, we will understand these songs much better and record them better.”

“I’d rather let things flow smoothly and naturally, keeping my curiosity and creativity”

June 10, 8pm, RMBTBA. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

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China Music Corner

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month By Erica Martin

人间指南 by Babel Records The latest compilation release from Beijing’s Babel Records, 人间指南 or ‘Human Guide’ is a distinctly cyberpunk vision of China. Its blend of 90s pop and R&B with cutting-edge bass music makes for a satisfying mix of throwback and techno-future, and seems like the ideal release for a label whose tagline on their Bandcamp and Soundcloud pages asserts that “Now Is Future.” Tracks from a diverse group of producers based around China, including Shanghai’s Zean (‘Make It’) and Beijing’s Soulspeak (‘Alien Born Chinese’), display an eclectic mix of styles; you’ll catch samples of Drake and Michael Jackson, jazzy horns, and robotic bleeping. Aiming to explore “a space which is full of the contradictions of 90s China,” 人间指南 has all the neon-soaked style of science fiction, but the poppy samples, analog warmth and soulful beats make it far more playful than it is dystopian. Listen at: https://babelrecords.bandcamp.com

极饿非道 by Disanxian A self-described “Hardcore Punk/Crust/D-Beat” band based out of Shenzhen, Disanxian dropped their debut album of protest punk in early May. The fivemember band named themselves after the staple Chinese dish, apparently for no reason other than because they enjoy eating it. They sing in a combination of English and Cantonese and are major fans of British rock band Discharge, nodding to them in their logo and covering one of their songs on the album. Released under Beijing-based label Dying Art Productions, The Greatest Outrageous Famine (极饿非道) explores the band’s core concepts of “anti-war, anti-capitalism and social discontent,” with track names that double as calls to action, like ‘Follow No Leader’ and ‘Stand Up and Fight.’ Though it isn’t totally possible to tell one song from another just by the music itself, Disanxian have an energizing rawness and whiplash pacing that’s worth a listen, and probably translates especially well to live performances, especially the frenetic lyrics and aggressive guitars of the track “HENGGANG Streets Burn!!!” Listen here: https://disanxiancrust.bandcamp.com

[GNM003]: 战记 by Rui Ho The third EP from Shanghai’s rising-star music crew Genome6.66Mbp, 战记 (‘War’) contains five tracks that fluctuate between militaristic, aggressive bass and poignant moments of raw emotion, all of which is imbued with Rui Ho's signature interweaving of Western club music with traditional Chinese instrumentals. A non-binary DJ and producer, Rui Ho grew up in China and studied music in Paris before relocating to Berlin, where they recently won a spot in Berlin Community Radio’s incubator program. Rui Ho describes 战记, their debut EP, as being a therapeutic outlet, a chronicle of an ancient and imaginary war that “has happened so many times in my head.” This theme is explored impressively – several songs, most notably the opening track, ‘Gleam,’ start out like fairly typical and unmemorable bass music, only to build in complexity of sound and emotional resonance so that by the end, you’re fully immersed in Rui Ho’s narrative of frustration and wary hopefulness. Listen here: https://genome666mbp.bandcamp.com 4 2 | jun e 2 0 1 7 | www . thatsma g s . com

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Collage of Cultures IdleBeat’s Nini Sum on her Companion Zine for Faded Ghost’s Moon Mad Album By Erica Martin

ollaboration can be complicated; it’s why bands change line-ups or break up, why artists so often work solo. But when a partnership is right, it can propel both parties toward unexpected innovation. Visual artist Nini Sum, the co-founder of longstanding Shanghai art collective IdleBeats, has worked with Shanghai producer Faded Ghost (also known as vocalist ChaCha) for years, creating covers for her albums and posters for her shows. They partner so well that when Faded Ghost was in the process of completing her debut full-length, Moon Mad, a concept album five years in the making, they decided to take their collaboration to the next level: instead of just designing the album’s cover (though she also did that), Sum agreed to create a piece of art for each of the record’s 11 songs, and release them together as a zine. “We were just talking about the project, and she asked me if I could do a cover for her,” says Sum. “I was like, okay, but I really like your album. Why don’t we do something even cooler than that?” Faded Ghost composed Moon Mad, a complex album about religion, nature and the effect of the moon on human behavior, using sound samples she recorded herself during years of travel, which she blended with her vocalizations and beats both organic and electronic. The multicultural, largely Muslim populations of Southeast Asia had an especially big impact on the album’s themes and sounds. Sum joined Faded Ghost on a trip to Malaysia and has been interested in creating art on a similar theme. “These regions are very special because it’s a very mixed culture, with all kinds of religions and people from different cultural backgrounds living together,” says Sum. “And this had a very strong impact on me and also on [Faded Ghost]. So the zine is about a spiritual world where you can just free your imagination, free the boundary between race, people and culture, and all mix together.”

“You still need the warmth of the artwork” With these themes in mind, Sum created 11 surreal collages composed of photos she took in her travels blended with online images, a similar process to what Faded Ghost used when composing her songs. While Sum took Faded Ghost’s music as inspiration for the artwork, Faded Ghost in turn looked to Sum’s collages when deciding on names for some of her songs. “I think it went both ways,” Sum says. “Sometimes I heard some things in her music that were not really her intention, but she also got inspired by the artwork. It’s a really nice way of working together." Sum used riso-printing from Pausebread Press instead of a digital printer to create the zines, which give them a warm, organic feel. Each one comes with a download code for Moon Mad. She hopes the zine will serve as a similar role as a CD booklet once did, an object to touch, flip through and connect with, imbuing the digital release of the album with a human element. This changing role of physical art is something that Sum mulls over often while running IdleBeats, which just opened a new store inside Uptown Records’ Pingwu location called The GIF Shop. It sells zines and screenprints even as digital and new media art continues to gain popularity. “When we are doing our artwork [at IdleBeats], people are raising the question: is now more of a digital era? A lot of people are doing virtual artwork, while you guys are doing these handmade things,” she says “My opinion is always that people’s need for the digital world and the digital look is going up, but people’s need of a physical touch, a physical thing, is also going up. You still need the warmth of the artwork.”

Zines will sold at Faded Ghost’s Moon Mad Release Party, June 11, 10pm, RMBTBA. All Club, address info TBA.

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Whiz Kids

Japan’s Leading Math Rock Band, Lite, On Geometry and Their New Album, Cubic By Erica Martin

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ath rock’ is by now a well-established genre with an understood definition (“a style of rock music characterized by complex rhythmic and instrumental patterns,” according to Merriam-Webster), but its name can conjure images of cold logic and unemotional music. Japanese band Lite has succeeded more than most at embodying the technical wizardry and playfulness associated with math rock while also making music that exudes warmth and emotion, all without a single lyric. “If we have to be categorized, I think our music is math rock,” says Lite’s guitarist Nobuyuki Takeda. “But we’re not trying to be a math rock band, and I really don’t think about it. I’d be happy if people could take our music simply as ‘rock.’” Active since 2003, the Tokyo-based foursome have released five albums of dizzying instrumental music. Their songs range from dense post-rock tracks like ‘Infinite Mirror,’ to songs filled with bleeps and looping like ‘Bond,’ to elegant orchestrations like ‘Rabbit.’ Lite tour all of their albums extensively, both in Japan and abroad. Performing live is something they find essential for connecting with their fans, as well as for displaying the full complexity of their music. “When you listen to our songs at shows, it sounds different from what it is on records,” says Takeda. “You can experience the diverse range of our musical scales.” He also believes that Lite’s lack of vocals increase their accessibility worldwide, making a concert in any country a way to connect with fans. “We are an instrumental band, and so wherever we are in the world, everyone can enjoy our music,” says Takeda. “I think playing live is a better way to express ourselves.” Thanks to their exhaustive touring, Lite are no newcomers to China; they last toured the country by high-speed rail in 2016, narrowly avoiding hijinks like leaving their snare drum on a train. Takeda recalls that the band’s tour of China was one of the only times he expe-

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rienced breakdowns in communication. “I was able to speak with our fans at the venue in both Japanese and English, but outside of the venue I couldn’t talk with people,” he says. “I’ve been to many countries all over the world, but it was the first time for me to be in a place where I totally could not understand the local language. I felt that I was really on foreign soil, and that made me very excited.” Their upcoming China shows are part of an Asian tour to promote their most recent album, Cubic, a project Takeda was hoping would keep Lite in touch with their early goals as a band. “My original image for Lite was ‘tightness’ and ‘geometry,’” he says. “I thought these original concepts are the way we can be true to ourselves, the way Lite should be. So the album's theme is returning to our origins.” This geometric theme extends into Lite’s acclaimed music videos,

which all have an experimental bent. Most are animated, depicting cartoon animals and radio waves in psychedelic colors – rarely do the band members themselves appear onscreen. Takeda believe this tactic is a way to keep the music open to multiple interpretations. “Since our songs have no lyrics, people can listen to them any way they want to,” he says. “I want each person to have a different impression. I try to make music that people can simply enjoy without taking it too seriously.” This light-hearted warmth paired with the precision of geometry is at the heart of Lite’s music and their enduring appeal.

June 9, 9pm. RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086, newnoise.cn)

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Joe Machi

One of New York’s Most Original Comics Makes His First Foray into Asia By Erica Martin

oe Machi has a memorable demeanor. Once you’ve seen and heard his stand-up, delivered in his high-pitched, raspy voice like a jovial grandpa while widening his already-large eyes and grinning crazily, it would be tough to mistake him for any other comic. He also punctuates his jokes by calling the audience endearing, old-timey names like “gang” and “team.” “People always wonder if it's part of the performance, because a lot of comics in the past used a character to perform. Even today, comics like Larry The Cable Guy do,” Machi says of his voice and mannerisms. “However, for me… I guess I just seem a little unusual naturally.” His jokes are even more memorable: his unusual delivery paired with dark, unique ideas and an avoidance of overly used joke topics have made him one of the fastest-rising comics currently based out of New York. (Here’s a snippet from his stand-up on why people today shouldn’t bemoan the state of the world: “Two hundred years ago… Most of life was having kids, and then watching them die. Then you would die [pause] of a disease you can prevent now by washing your hands.”) He’s won several comedy awards in New York, placed fourth on the eighth season of Last Comic Standing, and just last fall scored a half-hour slot for his stand-up on Comedy Central. Joe will make his China debut with shows in Shanghai and Beijing this month thanks to Kung Fu Comedy. He was booked to perform here last year, but he failed to get a visa; this time around, KFK is determined to bring him over. “I spent two months doing shows in NYC last summer and he was one of the best acts I saw in the city,” says KFK’s Andy Curtain. “He's a hot act at the moment.” Though he’s never performed in Asia before, Machi isn’t too con4 6 | jun e 2 0 1 7 | www . thatsma g s . com

cerned about how his jokes will land, or at least not more so than he would be for a show in the US. “They're all written because I think they're funny,” he says of his jokes. “Even an American audience is broad and diverse in what type of jokes they like or don't like.” Machi also participates in a popular podcast with two other comedians called Keeping Joe, which has hosted major comics like Amy Schumer as guests. He bristles when asked about it, however. “I hate doing podcasts,” he says. “I would prefer only performing stand-up. No social media, interviews, television, podcasts, etc. But today, audiences are so fragmented due to technology. You can't just sit back and hope people go to your show. You have to grab fans in lots of different ways or you'll be telling jokes to yourself.” This purist view toward stand-up also reveals itself in Machi’s stance on originality in comedy—he’s spoken out often about the pitfalls of relying on material and subjects that comics know the audience will find funny, rather than pushing boundaries toward more unusual material; it leads to a boring, homogenous comedy scene. “Take ethnic or gender stereotype jokes,” he says, on why he avoids them. “A stereotype is a joke that's been told so many times that all you need is the punch line. Sure, you can get big laughs, but you're only telling people ideas they've already heard. I love hearing a joke that rearranges the logic we're used to hearing.”

"A stereotype is a joke that's been told so many times that all you need is the punch line. Sure, you can get big laughs, but you're only telling people ideas they've already heard"

June 9, 8.30pm, June 10, 8pm and 10pm, RMB170 presale, RMB200 door. Kung Fu Komedy Club, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳路1号4楼, 近巨鹿路 (www.kungfukomedy.com)

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Will You Always Love It?

West End’s Stage Adaption of Another 90s American Film Hits Shanghai By Zoey Zha

f Ghost the Musical’s success two years ago in the Shanghai market is anything to go by, it might well be that American 90s films still have their charms among local audiences. With that in mind, the musical adaptation of Mick Jackson’s romantic-thriller film, The Bodyguard (1992), is scheduled to debut in Shanghai Culture Square this June. The story follows Frank Farmer, a former secret service agent who is hired to protect a music star, Rachel Marron, from a dangerous unknown stalker. In the movie, Kevin Costner plays the stone-faced and experienced bodyguard while Whitney Houston owned the role of a gorgeous singer with a thriving career. Though the plot has been called cheesy and predictable, the film has a cult following and its success is arguably cemented by Houston’s sublime vocal performance. The film produced the bestselling soundtrack of all time, along with a collection of accolades including a nomination for Best Original Song (‘I Will Always Love You’) at the Oscars. Written by Alexander Dinelaris and directed by Thea Sharrock, the West End production is set in the present to reflect today’s showbiz environment and the concert scenes remind one of a performance by Beyonce. Playing the iconic role of Rachel Marron in the revival version is West End musical actress Carole Stennett, who has been involved in hit musicals like The Lion King. She expects to be asked the inevitable question of whether she can live up to the legendary Whitney Houston. “Fortunately, I’m playing Rachel Marron.” Stennett giggles, tacitly

reminding us that her goal is to embody the character instead of blindly imitating another actress’ rendition. “She’s an independent woman and has to work hard to support herself. Despite many similarities, the major difference between the character and me is that I’m not a super star and I don’t have a son. I hope to build my own version of Rachel Marron.” Pressures aside, Stennett admits that she’s honored and excited to be able to perform so many classic songs every night. Whereas her stage partner – aka The Bodyguard – is also expected to sing and probably get light on his feet, her performance must contrast with his solemn character. Lisa Fleming, the international tour manager who brought the entire original production to Shanghai, recalls that the most challenging part of their West End debut back in 2012 was convincing the public that they didn’t use Whitney Houston’s death, which took place months just before the premiere, as an uncanny publicity stunt. “It’s a project that we’d been working for a year to get off the ground,” says Fleming. “When we started, it was quite tricky to get the rights of those songs because they are all very expensive. So we had to get the publishers and writers to agree and trust us to use the songs, shaping them into the musical that won’t be cheeky.” The level of care that went into the adaptation will surely be apparent in its Shanghai debut. June 30 – July 9, 7.15pm (weekend matinees, 2pm), RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴中路597号，近陕西南路

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Pride Guide

ShanghaiPRIDE’s Best Art and Cultural Events By Erica Martin

For the past nine years, Mainland China’s largest and longestrunning Pride festival has lit up the city every June with parties and community events, including a bevy of art, music and theater that grows in scope every year. Here are the highlights for Pride9.

ShanghaiPRIDE Theater Festival (ShPTF) This year’s thespian fest takes place throughout the month of June with both Chinese and English language offerings. Highlights include Tall Tall Mountains & Strange Birds, a coming-of-age story first performed in Beijing as part of Ibsen International’s New Text, New Stage project, which will be performed in English on June 9, and Chinese on June 10. Wow! Live Webcast (June 15-18) tells the story of four social media personalities in a brutal competition for a major contract, while Collective Rage (June 23-25) is an absurdist comedy that chronicles five women named Betty who grapple with sex, womanhood and anger while working in theater.

Mimi will perform at Pride Rocks

ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival (ShPFF) The film festival returns for its third year to showcase queer stories of all sorts onscreen. Though the program hasn’t been finalized, past years have screened acclaimed international queer films like pioneering trans film Tangerine and tragic love story Lilting, along with the best of Chinese LGBTQ+ cinema, like 1996’s trailblazing East Palace, West Palace. The screenings all include community-building discussions and interviews. ShPFF also features the Short Film Competition, in which independent filmmakers submit their short films about the Chinese queer experience, competing for a spot in the prestigious UK Iris Prize Festival. June 11-18, various locations.

Until June 25, various locations

Pride Art ShanghaiPRIDE tries a new format for their annual art exhibition, in which they will crowdsource photography from Shanghai’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies. Hoping to showcase the diversity of the queer experience in Shanghai, organizers invited anyone to submit a photo relating to Pride 9’s theme 'The Time is Now.' They will print the best ones and display them at the gallery exhibition. June 16-25, no cover. Henkes, 1E, Reel Plaza, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 南京西路1E号, 近常德路 (www.henkes.com.cn) 4 8 | jun e 2 0 1 7 | www . thatsma g s . com

Pride Rocks This concert is a new addition to ShanghaiPRIDE this year and showcases local bands of diverse backgrounds and musical styles. The roster includes grunge band Vodka Slaves; Joelle Jay, a blues and country vocalist who sings about life and love in China; and Mimi, an experimental band blending Celtic and traditional Chinese music with electronic beats. June 16, 9pm, RMB70 presale, RMB100 door. M64, 141 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu Road 陕西南路141号, 近淮海中路 (6418 7505) Further details and venue announcements can be found at shpride.com

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Joan Cornella: Shanghai Solo Exhibition

June 10-25 M50 Art Space, R104, Bldg 6, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu莫干山路50号6号楼1层, 近昌化路

Arrival at XX Planet

Until July 2 Je Fine Arts Gallery, 498 Yongjia Lu, by Jiashan Lu 永嘉路498号, 近嘉善路 (6415 7709, www.jeloevart.com)

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Pick of exhibitions art Liang Manqi: Emcoding

Until June 25 Arario Gallery, Lane 890, No. 7 Hengshan Lu, by Tianping Lu 衡山路890弄7号，近天平路 (5424 9220, www.arariogallery.com)

Feng Mengbo: Museum

Until July 2 MadeIn Gallery, Room106, 2879 Longteng Dadao, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大道2879号106 室，近丰谷路 (www.madeingallery.com/en)

Pieces

Until June 29 Vanguard Gallery, A204, Bldg 4, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号4A-204, 近昌化路 (www. vanguardgallery.com)

Patty Chang: Reconfiguration

Until July 2 Bank Gallery, Bldg 2, Lane 298 Anfu Lu, by Huashan Lu安福路298弄2号楼，近华山路 (www.mabsociety.com)

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By Betty Richardson

“When we talk about opioid painkillers, we are essentially talking about heroin pills” – DR Andrew Kolodny, C0-Director of Opioid Policy Research, Brandeis University

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China's Painful Subject

t might have been stamped out during the Communist Party’s efforts in the 20th century, but China’s history with opium use still characterizes its attitudes towards pain relief to this day. Despite having been used socially among China’s elite idle rich since the Tang dynasty, by the early 1900s nearly 25 percent of the working male population were using opium, following defeat by British forces over the importation of the substance. For both international observers and the Chinese, the apparent loss of productivity, business activity and an uptick in corruption within the civil service brought on by opium addiction crystalized the idea that narcotics had the capacity to cripple entire societies, leaving them vulnerable to foreign manipulation and economic ruin. Today, an opioid addiction epidemic has unfolded in the United States. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

has described it as “the worst drug epidemic in US history,” claiming over 200,000 lives from overdoses. But this time, the drug that kick started the epidemic is a legal painkiller prescribed by doctors: OxyContin. A backlash from doctors and scrutiny from regulators has forced its manufacturer, Purdue Pharma, a company privately held by the billionaire Sackler family, to seek new horizons; up-tapped markets where OxyContin’s success might be replicated with the same terrifying efficiency achieved in America. China offers one of the most lucrative expansion opportunities, with the company posted profits of USD100 million in 2015. But can the same strategy work in a country already bearing the scars of opioid abuse?

"For Chinese, opium is a big word"

nti-opium campaigns had existed before the Communist Party took control in 1949, but the Party’s drastic methods to remove the ‘scourge of opium’ cemented attitudes towards their use. Harsh anti-narcotic laws and limits on prescription, aimed at preventing the spread of nonpain related opioid use in society, have also contributed to a lack of pain management options. Doctors sense a prevailing stigma towards opioid analgesics from patients too. “The Chinese are very concerned about opium. Opium is a big word,” notes Dr Anne Lee, a clinical professor at the University of Hong Kong. Fear of addiction is so strong that even post-surgical patients refuse basic opioid analgesics like morphine, according to Dr Cheung Chi-wai, president of the Society of Anesthetists, adding that sensitive memories of China’s battle against opium deters patients from accepting relief. China’s consumption of opioids pales in comparison to the United States, at a startling comparison of approximately 7 ME (Opioid Consumption in Morphine Equivalence, mg per person) among the Chinese versus 677.7 ME for Americans in 2015, figures that suggest a sizeable portion of patients aren’t receiving adequate pain relief. The numbers don’t look good from a pharmaceutical company’s perspective, but China’s soaring cancer rates have ushered in new attitudes and policies towards treating pain, and new opportunities for the companies who exploit them.

"Heroin Pills"

ndrew Kolodny is a medical doctor and Co-Director of Opioid Policy Research at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. He’s one of the world’s foremost experts on opioid rehabilitation, and one of the most vocal advocates for cautious prescribing of opioid painkillers. “The effects that opioid pain relief medication like OxyContin and and Oxycodone produce on the brain are indistinguishable from the effects produced by heroin. We are essentially talking about heroin pills.” “This doesn’t mean we should never prescribe them,” he continues. “These are very important medicines for easing suffering at the end of life, or when used on a short-term basis. Unfortunately, the bulk of consumption of US-based opioids [have not been] for end-of-life nor short-term prescription.”

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"I’ve treated patients who’ve beaten cancer and wound up addicted to opioids." – DR Andrew Kolodny, C0-Director of Opioid Policy Research, Brandeis University

Overcoming Opiophobia

pioid analgesics like morphine have been used to treat pain for decades, so why did the launch of OxyContin result in an addiction outbreak? Part of the reason can be attributed to its claim of a 12-hour extended-release system, a mechanism which Purdue sought an FDA-issued patent for, asserting that it minimized the chance of addiction. In 2007, Purdue and three of its executives pleaded guilty in a federal court of misleading doctors, patients and regulators over the addiction risk of OxyContin, and were ordered to pay a fine of USD634 million. A lot, perhaps, but just a drop in the USD31 billion ocean that the company has accrued from the sale of the drug. So much revenue that the Sackler family, who own Purdue Pharma, debuted on Forbes 2015

list of America’s richest families with an estimated net worth of USD14 billion. OxyContin is still approved by the FDA for long-term use, something that Kolodny argues is incompatible with sustainable treatment. “The trouble with opioids for chronic pain isn’t just that they’re addictive, dangerous and have pretty bad side effects, the problem is that they don’t work. What happens after as little as one week is that the patient becomes tolerant and needs higher doses. Finally, you get to a point where instead of the opioid giving pain relief you get a phenomenon called hypoalgesia, where you actually become more sensitive to pain.” Studies by Bradley Martin, a professor of pharmaceutical evaluation and policy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science have shown that in patients who took opioids for 10 continuous days, one in five were still on an opioid drug years later.

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250 million

opioid prescriptions in USA, 2013 (CDC)

Kolodny adds that this study examined only immediate release opioids, “For extended release opioids like OxyContin, those statistics are even higher.”

A Pattern of Addiction

y 2009, emergency room visits related to prescription drugs reached 1.2 million cases, with OxyContin attributed as the leading cause for visits and fatalities. An investigation by the LA Times found that when faced with withdrawal, users turned to illegal or black market sources to maintain their supply. The report found a phenomenon of non-prescribed users crushing the pills into a powder to snort, smoke or inject to bypass the extended release system, delivering intense and immediate relief from withdrawal. Subsequent ‘abuse-deterrent’ reformulations of the drug have reportedly done little to quell abuse. A study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri found that a third of users were able to sidestep the mechanism, while the National Bureau of Economic Research found that others turned to heroin, resulting in a spike of heroin overdose fatalities. Reports of America's addiction epidemic have caused a decrease in sales of OxyContin. According to Forbes, prescriptions have declined at a rate estimated to be at around 17 percent last year, down 40 percent since 2010. As such, Purdue Pharma realized that the time was nigh to start thinking outside the US.

China’s Changing Attitudes

1.7

million

Americans used OxyContin ‘non-medically’ in 2015 (Bloomberg)

s recently as February 2017, the Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security expanded its list of Western medicines reimbursable by public health insurance schemes for the first time in eight years from 133 to 1,297. It signalled a new era of affordable Western medication and more frequent prescription. Mundipharma, an associated company of Purdue Pharma that manufactures OxyContin in China, has already capitalized on the evolving nature of state medical care, which emphasizes a standardized approach to care that could offer pharmaceutical companies a lucrative near monopoly state on certain medicines.

OxyContin, which has been available in China for many years, currently enjoys a 60 percent market of cancer-related pain relief according to Greater China General Manager Wang Zhongling, in an interview on Mundipharma’s website. The rules for prescribing opioids in China are more stringent than in the US. In non-cancer patients, they must have been in pain for at least four weeks, be over the age of 40 and have tried alternative pain management methods. Additionally, they are only permitted a seven-day supply (up to 15 for cancer patients) according to the global NGO Human Rights Watch. Dr Ivan Lau, a Family Physician at the Jiahui Clinics in Shanghai, notes that doctors have jurisdiction to repeat a patient’s seven-day prescription “dependent on follow-up clinical assessment.” “The doctor may also consider adjusting the dosing,” he adds, confirming that China’s regulatory framework allows leeway for doctor discretion on individual cases, underscoring the significant influence that holding training seminars for medical professionals can have. Still, Andrew Kolodny argues that these guidelines allow too much margin for addiction. “Even the ‘perfect’ pain patient will start to need higher doses to get pain relief, just as they will have cravings when they try and come off. If they stay on OxyContin for a few months, many may never be able to come off. For particularly painful surgeries, an opioid won’t be needed for more than seven days.” The interview with Mundipharma’s general manager goes on to state that the company’s focus will be toward palliative care for late-stage cancer patients, though Wang also endorses OxyContin’s potential for non-late-stage cancer sufferers “to help patients establish confidence” – something Kolodny says also poses a risk. “Many people with cancer now survive it. If you use opioids aggressively on somebody with a curable cancer, they can be left with an opioid addiction that can devastate their lives. I’ve treated patients who’ve beaten cancer and wound up addicted to opioids.” “Secondly, even with cancer that is unlikely to be cured, you need to be cautious with opioids early on because if you’re too aggressive in the beginning, the patient will need astronomically high doses in order to get pain relief at the end. If, in the course of their cancer they need surgical care or medical intervention that is painful, as the doses escalate it becomes very difficult to treat their pain, meaning they can have more suffering at the end.”

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Same Tactics, New Country?

hina’s low consumption of opioids suggests widespread under-prescription for palliative care and major post-surgery patients, a problem that the government has made a concerted effort to resolve by increasing access to opioid analgesics. Training sessions designed to educate doctors on the safe administration of pain management are another method to influence doctors. Mundipharma has been involved with government bodies in China since 2011, when it assisted the health ministry and Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology with an initiative called the ‘Good Pain Management Programme.’ A Bloomberg reporter has alleged that materials used during an educational seminar training session in eastern Zhejiang province cited decades-old studies and letters (Jane Porter, Herschel Jick, New England Journal of Medicine, 1980) stating that opioids have addiction risks of just 0.6 percent, a statistic that was used on doctors in Purdue’s training seminars in the 1990s. The presentation also highlighted OxyContin as a “global bestseller” with few side effects, thereafter devoting several slides to the “shortcomings of rival therapies.” Virtually identical content was seen at a similar conference in Beijing, and again in a patient manual posted to the Mundipharma website. Mundipharma claims that such presentation materials were prepared by the speakers outside of its involvement, and the patient manual was published by the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology.

74%

increase in China’s cancer deaths from 2006-2015 (Bloomberg)

“I would imagine the message that drug companies are putting across is that because of China’s history with opium there’s been an overblown fear of opiumbased drugs, and that patients have been subsequently suffering without adequate pain management,” argues Kolodny, who says that the US ‘opioid lobbyists’ have attempted to pin the opioid addiction epidemic on ‘drug abusers,’ suggesting that if opioids are prescribed medically, the risk of addiction is low. “I’m not really sure why China even needs Oxycodone (the generic opiate in OxyContin) at all if they already have morphine available.” Evidence may also suggest some within China’s medical community harbor misconceptions of prescription opioids that pre-date the American addiction epidemic. “Clinical observations show that pain itself is capable of putting up the most powerful defense against any potential addiction," says Xu Guozhu, former director of Peking University's National Institute on Drug Dependence in a February 2013 China Daily article. "In other words, patients who take morphine for pain relief are much less likely to get hooked than those who do so recreationally, for fun." “That’s totally not true,” Kolodny refutes. “If you’re using an opioid repeatedly, whether you’re smoking opium, taking pills recreationally or because a doctor pre-

scribed them to you, the use of this highly addictive drug causes structural changes in the brain.” “Furthermore, many doctors also don’t realize that Oxycodone and OxyContin are chemically more similar to heroin than morphine is to heroin, something that drug companies have also exploited.”

A Warning Message

“I

think it’s really important that China learns from our mistakes,” says Kolodny. He’s backed up by a letter from 12 US Congressional Representatives sent to the World Health Organization’s Director General on May 3, 2017, urging caution against the spread of OxyContin into other countries. “The greed and recklessness of one company and its partners helped spark a public health crisis in the United States that will take generations to fully repair,” it reads. Citing the Sackler family by name, the letter issues a bleak warning that describes the troubling similarity between ‘training seminars’ given abroad and those in America during the mid-90s. “The international medical community has a rare opportunity to see the future,” it continues. “We urge the WHO to learn from our experience and reign in this reckless and dangerous behavior while there is still time.”

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Gentle

Healing Non-invasive, Conservative and Alternative Approaches to Pain Management By Dominic Ngai

“With the evolution of medicine, there are now many options for managing pain without drugs or surgery” – Dr Eric Yue, FOUNDER AND CHIEF PHYSICAL THERAPIST, the clinic

ccording to a 2013 report by the Journal of American Osteopathic Association, pain is “the most common reason for physician consultations” in developed countries. This unpleasant sensory experience is usually a symptom of an underlying condition associated with tissue damage, which could be induced by pathological, mechanical and thermal factors. “One of the biggest misconceptions most people have is that if you’re not experiencing pain, it’s not serious. If it’s painful, then it’s serious,” explains Dr Eric Yue, founder and chief physical therapist at the clinic. “But pain is not always proportional to the degree of damage you have – it’s subjective according to [one’s tolerance].” In most non-emergency cases involving musculoskeletal pain, non-invasive approaches – namely physical therapy (PT) – are usually the first options for doctors in the West. “With the evolution of medicine, there are now many options for managing pain without drugs or surgery,” says Yue. Several types of alternative pain management methods such as osteopa-

thy, chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine have also become more and more mainstream – many of which are compatible with one another in dealing with pain. Meanwhile, comprehensive medical and wellness centers like the clinic (they have PT, osteopathy and TCM on offer) have also been gaining popularity in the West, and Yue believes that’s the future of medicine. “Many medical conditions are multifactorial; you need to evaluate them from different perspectives. If you work with a group of people who are trained in different specialties, you can attack the problem from different points of view,” he explains. “I don’t think PT is better than osteopathy, TCM or chiropractic or vice versa; it’s all about applying the right tools, at the right time, on the right person, and on the right medical conditions.” In the second half of this story, we speak to four practitioners and experts in PT, osteopathy, chiropractic and TCM to find out more about their medical specialties and how they manage pain.

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Dr Eric Yue, Chief Physical Therapist, Founder and Managing Partner, the clinic

n the 15 years that he has been practicing medicine in Spain, France and China, Dr Eric Yue, who’s the founder, managing partner and chief physical therapist at the clinic by International Rehabilitation Specialists, says the best doctors that he’s worked with are ones who show more empathy to their patients. He says, “When you’re dealing with severe injuries, physical therapists see their patients more frequently than any other medical professionals, and we get to know them very well. In my profession, at the end of a workday, I feel like I’ve done something good for the community.” Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty that remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis and education for prevention, and physical intervention by using physical agents such as manual therapy and exercise-based therapy. Modern physical therapy (PT) was established at the end of the 19th century and institutionalized during World War I. Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC established the first school of physical therapy following the outbreak of the war to help wounded soldiers – many of whom sustained serious injuries that required amputations – transition back into society. But in modern day Shanghai and other metropolises around the world, physical therapists are able to treat anything from relatively minor conditions such as chronic pain to helping post-surgical and trauma patients with musculoskeletal damages

regain mobility and functionality. Within the discipline of PT, there are many specialties including trauma, orthopedics, sports, neurology, pediatrics and geriatrics (Yue specializes in the first three). While chiropractors, osteopaths and TCM doctors can all treat non-emergency and chronic pain cases, physical therapists are the only ones who should work with patients requiring post-surgical or traumatic care. “In most Western countries, PT is the frontline conservative, non-invasive medical approach for pain management that is drug-free,” says Yue. A course of PT treatment lasts anywhere from few sessions to six months, which gives the body enough time to do its own partial healing. Only once all resources have been exhausted and the patients have yet to improve will therapists refer them to other doctors to prescribe medication or recommend surgery as the last resort. In most of the cases, according to Yue, that is not necessary. He adds, “In places like China, you see people getting surgeries for conditions that they shouldn’t get surgeries for, which is sad and not the proper way to practice medicine.”

Manual therapy (like massage, myofascial techniques and manipulation) and exercise-based therapy are the two most common techniques used in modern PT, while other physical agents such as ultrasound, laser and shockwave therapy are also weapons in a physical therapist’s arsenal. But before prescribing a treatment plan, Yue notes that the first part of the consultation process is actually the most important step. “When a patient comes for a consultation, the therapist has to do an anamnesis (an interview about the pain – Where does it hurt? When did it start? Is it associated with a recent trauma or a lifestyle or postural habit? etc.) and it might take 30, 40 or 50 questions. The more detailed it is, the sharper the diagnosis,” Yue explains. “Diagnosis is an art. It’s how you get to the root of the problem. If you see 10 cases of lower back pain, you might have to prescribe 10 different treatments based on the cause. That’s the beauty and complexity of the medical approach in physical therapy.” Find out more about the clinic at www. theclinic.international

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Dr Elodie Nordey, Osteopath, the clinic

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he Chinese generally don’t know what osteopathy is, but the philosophy and techniques used are actually quite similar to traditional Chinese medicine,” says Dr Elodie Nordey, osteopath at the clinic by International Rehabilitation Specialists. After graduating from a sixyear-long program at Ecole d’Osteopathie de Paris, Nordey’s been practicing osteopathy – a form of alternative medicine that emphasizes massage and other physical manipulation toward soft tissues (including ligaments, tendons, muscles) and joints to relieve musculoskeletal conditions – in Shanghai since 2016. Nordey continues, “Westerners, on the other hand, would only know about us if they, or a friend of theirs, have been treated by an osteopath. Many people, however, don’t really know the differences between a chiropractor, a physical therapist, and an osteopath.” Founded in 1874 by American physician Andrew Taylor Still, osteopathy is guided by the notion that since the human body is one dynamic unit with multiple interrelated functions and structures (i.e. your brain would not function without your heart, and vice versa), it should be treated as one whole unit instead of just focusing on isolated parts as with allopathic medicine. Another major principle behind osteopathic medicine is that the body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms, giving it the ability to heal itself. “Osteopathic medicine is a tool-free approach. We only use our hands to diagnose and treat and do not rely on machines or medicine,” Nordey explains. “Osteopaths make joint and body adjustments. If we have to identify one thing that osteopaths focus on, it’d be body joints – just like how chiropractors mainly focus on the spine and nerves.” Back pain (including neck, thoracic and lower back) and joint pain (most commonly shoulder and knee) are conditions that osteopaths treat most frequently, often when patients are experiencing acute condi-

Osteopathy tions in which painkillers are not effective. Osteopaths also treat conditions like belly pains, headaches, vertigo and problems with digestion and breathing when severe medical evidence has been discarded. Nordey stresses, however, that severe conditions such as fracture, inflammatory or systemic diseases (diabetes, cancer) are things that osteopathic medicine isn’t able to treat. “The consultation process (medical questionnaire and physical exam) helps us exclude these conditions, so we can refer patients to other healthcare professionals as needed.” In Shanghai, due to most people’s sedentary lifestyle with long hours sitting at their desks, back and neck pain are problems that Nordey treats on a daily basis through manual manipulation. Much like seeing other types of doctors, the consultation process for visiting an osteopath starts off with a medical questionnaire and physical examination, followed by treatment and patient education – the last of which is particular important for patients suffering from chronic pain due to postural imbalance. Says Nordey: “Besides treating pain symptoms, we try to help patients understand the root cause of the pain as well. In most cases [involving back and neck pain], we’d also recommend some lifestyle changes.” Find out more about the clinic at www. theclinic.international

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Dr Gordon Boo, Chiropractor, Chiropractic First and Parkway Health

Chiropractic

onsidered a form of alternative medicine, chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects these disorders have on one’s general health. Practitioners believe that our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (everything apart from the brain and spinal cord) are the keys to the human body and the manipulation of the spine – the pathway for sensory and somatic neuron signals linking the brain to the rest of the body – can be an effective way to manage pain without the use of medicine or surgery. While some medical professionals remain skeptical of this approach, in recent decades, chiropractic has become more widely recognized in Western countries such as the US, Canada and Australia as an effective treatment option for neck and lower back pain. Born in Malaysia and educated in Kuala Lumpur’s International Medical University, which is accredited by CCEA Australia and MOH Malaysia, Dr Gordon Boo, chiropractor at Chiropractic First and Parkway Health and a registered member of World Federation of Chiropractic, has been practicing in Shanghai for the past two years after working in Singapore. “It’s a relatively new field and discipline in China but there’s been an increase in interest over the past few years,” says Boo, citing an uptick in the ratio of local Chinese versus expat patients he has treated over the past couple of years. A chiropractor’s goal is to make corrections to vertebral subluxations (misalign-

ments of one or more bones in the spine that interfere with the proper communication between the brain and the body) to restore the spine and nervous system back to normal functioning through techniques like manual therapy and spinal adjustment – a technique developed by chiropractic founder, Daniel David Palmer. “[When a patient comes in complaining of back or neck pain], we first do a physical examination to determine if there’s a spinal problem. If it’s a problem with the muscles, we would refer him or her to another physician,” Boo explains. “If the problem is spinal, we do an X-Ray to analyze at what angle and direction the vertebra has been shifted [in order to prescribe treatment].” Knowing the cause of the pain, according to Boo, is extremely important. For pathologically induced pain (such as from an autoimmune disease), medications are actually a more suitable pain management method. But for mechanically induced pain from force-related injuries (including everything from chronic pain caused by poor posture to sports injuries), chiropractic is a drug-free and non-invasive approach that’s becoming more mainstream. He adds, “Painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are designed to stop our brain from receiving pain signals, but they don’t actually solve the root of the problem; they can only provide temporary relief and might come with numerous side effects. Chiropractors make spinal adjustments by using opposite force to correct the vertebra misalignment.” Find out more at www.chiropractic-first.org

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Dr Evan Pinto, Shanghai Trinity TCM Clinic

Traditional Chinese Medicine

van Pinto is one of the few Westerners practicing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in Shanghai. Having been based here since 2012 after graduating from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City, Dr Pinto has been part of the team at Shanghai Trinity TCM Clinic and an instructor at Shanghai University of TCM. According to Dr Pinto, about 75 percent of the patients who come to see him have some sort of pain-related issues, such as migraines, muscle aches from sports injuries, chronic wrist and elbow-related problems as a result of practicing yoga, and menstrual pain. “The reason why most people want use TCM for pain management is either because they want to try something natural and stay away from pharmaceutical drugs, or they’ve already tried Western biomedicine and it didn’t help,” Pinto tells us. The elemental foundation of TCM is to balance the yin with the yang, as well as to promote the healthy movement and circulation of qi (energy) within one’s body. “If there’s no movement of qi, there’s pain,” Dr Pinto explains. “A TCM doctor’s job is to figure out where the blockage is and get the qi flowing again.” As a licensed acupuncturist and board certified herbalist, these are the two main methods Pinto uses to treat pain. In most courses of treatment, he uses a combination of both disciplines. He explains: “Acupuncture starts the healing process from the outside while herbs attack the problem from the inside. When the two meet, wellbeing and harmony are achieved.” Pinto likens all the acupuncture points in the body as keyholes with different functions, while the needle acts as the key. Doctors, who are familiar with each point in the body, turn on certain functions when they insert the key into the keyhole to

eliminate the blockage of qi. “In each session, we usually only work on eight or nine acupuncture points, and as the course of treatment progresses and according to the patient’s condition, we work on different points at different times.” TCM doctors study more than 600 herbs and 400 different formulas, each with anywhere from three to 12 herbs, that are designed to help promote the flow of qi via the digestion and bloodstream. “A lot of opiate-based painkillers used in Western biomedicine attack only the symptoms, but when you stop taking them, the pain comes back, whereas in TCM, if the formula is administered correctly, it’s meant to get rid of the symptoms completely while taking care of the root cause as well,” says Pinto. A course of treatment for pain, according to Pinto, generally lasts about three to four months. “Qi changes in your body on a seasonal basis. We have to take into consideration other factors in the surrounding environment and adjust the qi accordingly.” Find out more about Dr. Evan Pinto’s work on his WeChat account @TCMDrEvanPinto

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Cofounder and CEO of Accelertrain Interview by Dominic Ngai

With almost a decade of experience working in education, advertising and healthcare industries in China, Matt Spriegel and his good friend Devin Licastro recently started Accelertrain, a company that provides customized mobile training platforms mainly for F&B and hospitality clients. In this interview, Spriegel shares with us the idea behind his business and why he considers his grandmother his biggest inspiration.

Tell us what Acceletrain is. Only 23 percent of people retain what they have ‘learned’ after six days. Employees lack the right tools to train and help them get the job done. Accelertrain is a customized, mobile training platform. We support hard skills development so companies can focus on building great culture and improving customer satisfaction. Tell us briefly about the background of you and Devin, and why you guys decided to go into business together.

We met in South China eight years ago and have always had a curiosity for Asia. Devin is an expert in gaming and computer programming, while I have spent most of my time here working in sales and operations. Devin is a brother and we both have a passion for learning. Our complementary experience made it easy to hop on the Accelertrain. Where did the idea for Accelertrain come from?

After working in several industries, small and large, [I realized] there was a clear gap in training. High quality learning requires frequency, and classroom time alone cannot cover everything, so I developed a makeshift system to support my previous training programs. This planted the seed for developing Accelertrain. Why did you decide to start this business in China?

Shanghai is one of the most dynamic markets in the world. Although seen as a challenge, cultural and communication barriers are actually the opportunities. People often complain about bureaucratic barriers, but with the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, it is actually fairly easy to get a business up and running here. What’s unique about Acceletrain’s training methods compared to traditional methods? Our gamified engagement strategy brings users back to training every day on service standards, product knowledge and communications. Unlike other enterprise software, we have dedicated account managers who can help curate customized training modules for clients.

“More than ever, employees need to have the skills to adapt and apply themselves cross-functionally” Do you tailor training programs for each client? What’s usually the process for this? We are developing industry standard training, but at the moment 95 percent of our content is customized to each client. Clients send us training manuals, Excel spreadsheets and PPTs and we convert this material into an Accelertrain friendly format. What types of businesses do you work with or specialize in?

Our main focus is on restaurants and hospitality, but we also work with clients like the British Consulate to support their language training and Mailman to speed up their onboarding process. What’s the most difficult part about starting your own business in China?

I’d say with Shanghai being so busy and active, stress management becomes the major priority for building a sustainable business. We are always switched on and it’s important to keep a balance. Where do you see Accelertrain in five years?

Accelertrain goes beyond training for managers. We want to be a fully integrated solution – helping organizations identify performance patterns and retention, while creating a culture of growth and opportunity. Our goal is to help companies build an agile workplace of the future. More than ever, employees need to have the skills to adapt and apply themselves cross-functionally. Who is your greatest inspiration?

My grandma. She’s been in education for 50 years and always wanted us to follow in her tracks. Since we were little kids she has always said, “Spend time with people that lift you up,” and with the awesome team we are building, this will be a massive part of our success. Find out more on www.accelertrain.com

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ShanghaiPRIDE 2017 Pride Run A ShanghaiPRIDE annual tradition, this year’s Pride Run will be held on the morning of Saturday, June 17. Sponsored by Nike, runners will start from six various locations across Shanghai, representing the six colors of the Pride rainbow flag, and finish at the plaza of Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, where a complimentary brunch and performances will take place. Nonrunners are welcome to join the Pink Brunch by registering at the door. Proceeds from the event will go toward Rainbow Anti-Gender-Based Violence Service Center Hangzhou Station Project ‘Growth Group.’ See p64 for more on their work. > For the full schedule of Pride, visit www.shpride.com

Wild Part Great Wall Hiking Adventure Camping on the Great Wall is probably on every adventurer's bucket list, right? Join M2adventure’s Wild Part Great Wall challenge on June 17-18, which takes place in Jiankou, a part of the wall that hasn't been touched or restored since its construction. Jiankou is the most photographed section of the Wall thanks to its unique shape. After a long day of hiking, set up your tent at a watchtower, grab a drink around the bonfire and enjoy the beautiful sunset. > For trips and events inquiries contact WeChat ID: M2adventure

Ride for Rescues Committed to helping animals in need, Rose’s Rescue is an advocate for the abandoned, paralyzed survivors of Yulin (the horrendous dog meat festival in Guangxi) as well as stray cats. Sponsored by Becycle, Spare Leash and Wheat, Ride for Rescues raises funds for these animals and the next edition will take place on Saturday, June 17. The bike ride requires a donation of RMB200, and all proceeds go directly toward Rose’s Rescue.

> For more information and to sign up, visit www.spareleash.com/events

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A Shanghai AlleyCat Race Often organized by bicycle messengers, an alleycat is an informal bicycle race that takes place in urban areas and first started out in Toronto, Canada. While the event is more for fun rather than a serious competition, Shanghai-based photographer Peter Dixie brought the second edition of the event on April 26. Checkpoints all featured a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fake FamilyMartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theme, and 60 cycling enthusiasts came out to support. Check out some photos here. > Photo by: Mark M3

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The Fight Against Domestic Abuse Among Gender Minorities in China

By Dominic Ngai

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ast summer, Y, a 16-year-old transgender girl, had a heated argument with her parents about her sexual identity. It ended with Y getting physically and verbally abused, and locked up in her own home. Her friend, Z, who also identifies as transgender, came to her rescue, and Y decided to temporarily move in with her. When Y’s parents found out, they called the police and threatened to sue Z for kidnapping their underage daughter. Left with no choice, Y returned home, but the abuse didn’t stop. Eventually, she broke free from the house again, and this time, she left her hometown for good. Stories like this happen often in China, where LGBTQI people still often experience discrimination due to a lack of understanding in society, especially by older generations. Back in 2009, Common Language, a non-profit organization that’s been helping Chinese communities suffering from oppression based on sexual orientation or gender identity for the past 12 years, published China’s first ever report on LGBTQI domestic violence. The survey, which included 419 lesbians, bisexual and transgender females (they’re the most vulnerable to domestic violence) from eight cities as participants, revealed that 289 (or 68.97 percent) of the respondents had experienced some form of domestic violence from either a family member or intimate partner. But of those who have experienced abuse, only about 19 percent have tried to seek help from authorities (police, legal services, etc.), and in nearly two-thirds of these cases, the abuse victims felt the authorities didn’t do enough – or anything at all – to ease their situation. For years, Common Language’s Anti-Domestic Violence Program has been advocating for the passing of the country’s first Anti-Domestic Violence Law. In 2013, the State Council finally came up with a draft of the law, which was passed in December 2015 by Parliament and put into effect on March 1, 2016. Though this law has included psychological violence, it has yet to include specific clauses to protect individuals in the LGBTQI community from sexual violence in non-marital same-sex relationships or other forms of abuse from family members. Y is just one example of the more than two dozen cases that Rainbow Anti-Gender-Based Violence Service Center (Rainbow Center) has dealt with since its founding in June 2016, a few months after the Anti-Domestic Violence Law took effect. This initiative’s main mission is to help LGBTQI individuals who suffer from domestic violence by offering a range of free services, including telephone and online counseling, a one-on-one intervention service by social workers, and transferring cases for further assistance to institutions that provide

mental health or legal support. “To be honest, I don’t think the Anti-Domestic Violence Law has improved the situation or decreased the number of such cases, but it has definitely raised the awareness of the issue among the general public, and even among the survivors themselves,” says Li Yue, project manager of Rainbow Center, who has been part of Common Language’s Anti-Domestic Violence Program since 2013. “After the law was put into effect, people became aware that when they’re subjected to domestic violence, the Anti-Domestic Violence Law might be able to protect them.” In addition to helping domestic violence survivors directly, Rainbow Center also hosts anti-domestic violence and gender equality workshops and talks at university campuses around the country. Another important aspect of its work is to provide training for social workers regarding gender and sexual diversity, as well as building their knowledge of domestic violence and intervention skills – the latter is particularly important, according to Li. She explains: “The understanding and awareness of LGBTQI issues is still a bit limited among frontline social workers in China. But once we’ve given them more information about this, they have actually all been very receptive of the concept.” Proceeds from ShanghaiPRIDE 2017’s Pride Run on Saturday, June 17 will go toward Common Language's Rainbow Anti-Gender-Based Violence Service Center Hangzhou Station Project ‘Growth Group,’ which is set to launch in the second half of the year. Says Evie Wu, the Director of ShanghaiPRIDE: “We've known and worked with Common Language for years. In fact, the beneficiary for last year’s Pride Run was Rainbow Campus, which is another a project by Common Language that supports gender diversity and equality in Chinese school campuses. This year on International Women's Day, Li Yue came to speak at our ‘Women Up! – kNOw Violence’ event to share with the audience their work on anti-gender-based violence. We hope to gather more power from the community to support local projects that benefit everyone.” As for Y, she has now started a new life living with Z in a city far away from where they grew up. Li Yue concludes, “Domestic violence is a violation of people’s basic rights, so everyone in the society must be made aware of the importance of the issue and help to prevent this.”

“To be honest, I don’t think the Anti-Domestic Violence Law has decreased the number of such cases, but it has definitely raised the awareness of the issue among the general public, and even among the survivors themselves”

> Find out more about Common Language and Rainbow Anti-GenderBased Violence Service Center at www.tongyulala.org > See the full schedule of ShanghaiPRIDE 2017 at www.shpride.com

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Rugby 10s and Heineken Gala Dinner

World Cup Winner Bob Skinstad and Springbok-Jock John Allan By Ned Kelly

ugby is back on Saturday June 17, with the China National Rugby 10s Grand Finals out at Jiangwan Stadium from 9am. This family-friendly event is free entry, and everyone can watch men’s, women’s and kids’ tournaments while enjoying some food, drink and, of course, ice cream. As tradition dictates, in the evening there will be the Heineken Gala Dinner; a chance to raise money for a worthy cause while getting a bit merry and listening to tales from a few veterans of the game. That is going down at the Pudong Shangri-La, with tickets RMB1,200 each or RMB10,000 for a table of 10, which includes a three-course meal and free-flow drinks. Proceeds will go towards the Chinese National Youth Team Tour to New Zealand. The keynote speakers this year will be former All Black Andrew Mehrtens and British and Irish Lion Tom Smith, while former Springboks Bob Skinstad (pictured above left with the Webb Ellis Cup) and John Allan – who represented both South Africa and Scotland – return from last year. We caught up with two Boks for some quick-fire questions… Toughest opponent?

Bob Skinstad: The All Blacks and Jonah Lomu – the biggest and the fastest. John Allan: New Zealand as well. Sean Fitzpatrick and Uli Schmidt as individuals. Best player you ever played with?

BS: Andy Aitken and Henry Honiball. JA: Yeah, Henry Honiball for me. He was known as ‘The Lem’ – which means ‘The Knife’ in Afrikaans – as he cut people in half in the tackle. He was the most feared rugby opponent in New Zealand. Most outrageous player you toured with?

BS: There were lots of characters, singers and musicians. We always had entertainment on the tours. Also, one or two rugby players had

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mild OCD, so we would always pull tricks on them! JA: No question – Dick Muir. I could write a book about his misdemeanors and our memories of how he makes life full of fun and adventure. Highpoint of your playing career?

JA: Being picked for South Africa, as this was my dream. Playing for Scotland was my father's dream, but it was great that I was able to play for both countries close to my heart. BS: Winning was always good. I suppose winning the World Cup in 2007 stands out. No kidding. And the low point?

BS: I hate losing, so there are many games I could list. I don’t like losing to England, so one at Twickenham! JA: Losing to England as well. In the 1991 World Cup Semi-final when I played for Scotland. We lost 9-6 to a late drop kick. If you could play in any historical match, what would it be?

JA: South Africa v Scotland in a World Cup Final – I’d play a half game for each and we will draw the game. BS: I would like to have toured the UK with the Springbokken at the turn of the last century. Will you be having a run out while over here?

BS: Not sure the bones will hold up, but I look forward to any challenges. JA: The only run I will be doing is running to the bar for a drink!

June 17. Daytime: China National Rugby 10s Grand Finals, 9am; free entry. Jiangwan Stadium, 345 Guohe Lu, by Zhengli Lu 上海市杨浦区国和路346号, 近政立路. Evening: Heineken Gala Rugby Dinner, 6.45pm; RMB1,200 or RMB10,000 for a table of ten .33 Fuchen Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路33号香格里拉大酒店, 近陆家嘴西路. For tickets scan the QR code…

Over the Mother's Day weekend on May 13-14, Urban Family and That's Shanghai took over Green City at Green Sunshine Stadium for our annual family event Sound of Spring. The weather was glorious, and it couldn't have been more perfect. More than 4,000 families turned up under the sun to enjoy the festivities.

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Bob Boyce blue frog and KABB Founder Reflects on Quitting the Business He Nurtured to Success By Betty Richardson

You've recently sold your share in both blue frog and KABB. How did it feel leaving behind the businesses you nurtured? I came to China with a suitcase and a couple of bucks in my pocket with the intent to stay a year or two for study, and it’s crazy to me that I’ve been lucky enough to be here during such a transformational time. I’ve lived in Shanghai longer then anywhere else in my life – 23 years! – but several years ago I started thinking that it’s time for a new adventure. Though it was hard to leave, I’m really proud of the business we’ve built with both KABB and blue frog, as well as the the team that helped build it with me. You’re one of Shanghai’s most seasoned restaurateurs in recent years. What has your experience in F&B taught you?

When I first moved to Shanghai in the 90s there were few places of quality that you could meet friends and find some sense of community in what was then a developing city. This was especially true for expats. When we opened blue frog, I discovered that success was as much about building a community around our venues as it was about food or drink. I spent a lot of time in the early years in the restaurant talking to customers and trying to build a sense of place for myself and my patrons. I often hear stories from people who were brought to Maoming Lu [location of the original blue frog bar] as their first stop in Shanghai. Many more talk about meeting their circle of friends there, and not a few talk about meeting their future partner at one of our places. Seems as if the early 2000s street crackdowns like Maoming Lu were as much a thing then as they are in 2017. How did the closure of Yongkang Lu compare?

I was drinking on Yongkang Lu about a year ago and thinking how happy I was not to have our whole business dependent on a street location. You can’t blame the neighbors for wanting their quiet neighborhood back. At the same time, it’s a shame that Shanghai loses another organic, interesting entertainment destination.

"I came to China with a suitcase and a couple of bucks in my pocket... It’s crazy to me that I’ve been here during such a transformational time." My lesson from both Maoming and Tongren Lu is that when the local authorities decide that you’re in the wrong location… there’s not much you can do. I don’t know the details of Yongkang Lu’s [crackdown], but what I do know is that on Maoming Lu [bar street], we had licenses and permits, which allowed us to work with local officials during tough times. In the end, urban redevelopment and the value of the real estate was what finally closed Maoming Lu. After KABB opened in Xintiandi, we learned that working with a big developer who had a vested interest in us being open and successful was of huge value. How does opening restaurants these days compare to when KABB and blue frog were getting started?

It has become way more expensive and competitive. Building costs were lower when we started, so it was possible to build a reasonably comfortable space on a budget. There also weren’t many Western operators to compete with, so our efforts were appreciated in the market. Now, building costs are as high as they are in any other major city and competition is fiercer. Between building costs, high rents and hardcore competition, an operator has to get things right from the beginning. If you had to choose between Shanghai and Beijing, which would it be?

It’s an unfair question for someone who operates in both cities. Beijing is where I first lived when I moved to China. I’m in love with

the old Beijing, the one with tree lined avenues and rivers of bicycles. I’ve always loved Beijingers and so for me now, that’s what I like about the city. The traffic and the pollution bum me out though. I’ve lived in Shanghai for the past 18 years, and for me it really feels like home. My husband and I have built amazing friendships and ties to the place. The city continuously improves itself; I love the energy. It’s been a fantastic place to put down roots. What F&B trends do you think we can expect to see in Shanghai or across China in the coming years?

I can see where Shanghai has the potential to set and lead trends worldwide. That passion along with Shanghai’s unrelenting drive to be more dynamic is going to start to dictate trends. I look at people that I’ve worked with over the past 17 years who are now taking their experience with us and using it to create and build their own brands; it’s incredibly exciting to see them go their own way. What are your ambitions for China in the next year?

I’m taking some time off. My husband and I are settled in Seattle now, but both of us plan to stay active on the China scene. For now, I see a lot of time at home on the grill. www.bluefrog.com.cn/ www.kabb.asia/

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grapevine Biggest news this month comes in huge portions – Austin Hu’s new restaurant, Diner. Think slightly elevated versions of classic diner food – burgers, pancakes, French toast, and house-made meatloaf and spam. Go hungry, and go ‘Gold Standard’ (you’ll see what we mean).

Yi Hao Dian Launches English App And They’ve Got Coupons to Give Away Not yet proficient in the old Putonghua yet? Not to worry, Yi Hao Dian, one of China’s largest online groceries, has just made your life that much easier by launching an English version of their app that’s insanely easy to use: YHD Expat. They’ve got thousands of imported products on offer, ranging from fresh produce, dried goods, tech, beauty products and bulk household essentials that can save you loads of money. Best of all, there’s free 24-hour delivery when you spend over RMB68, and you can pay by WeChat. We’ve got five coupons worth RMB200 to give away. Simply scan the That’s WeChat QR code and stay tuned for the competition announcement if you fancy a go. Available for both iPhone and Android.

They’ll have competition in the burger department from new eatery OH.MY. BURGER! on Julu Lu. The fast casual concept will apparently serve just eight burgers, each with an Asian twist (when in Rome, and all that). There’s also talk of a cocktail menu and an al fresco courtyard.

In equally happy news, Ling Huang’s popular tapas joint Pirata is back on the radar after provoking the ire of noise-sensitive neighbors. They’re installed at a new location at 9 Dongping Lu, just next to Sasha’s… Bet they won’t have noise complaints there. Over on Hongqiao’s Laowai Jie (literally, ‘Foreigner Street’) a new ‘bourbon and smokehouse’ has cropped up: The Blind Pig. They’re offering smoked chicken, ribs, pulled pork, and a smattering of Tex-Mex eats too. Oh, and plenty of booze to wash it down with. Stay tuned for our review next month.

In luxurious news, Wanda Reign on the Bund hotel has launched an opulent new brunch at their signature French restaurant, Marc. They’ve laid out all their Sunday best – think caviar, oysters, charcuterie, foie gras, wagyu beef, lobster, duck confit, egg dishes and even xiaolongbao made à la minuit. RMB588 sans booze; RMB718-888 to include free-flow wines or Champagne. Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% VAT

We Eat It So You Don’t Have To

The Caxton’s Food Bloody Mary Looking through the annals of investigative journalism that is the ‘We Try It’ column, it’s clear there’s been an emphasis on weird fast food and dodgy drinks. Interesting then, that this latest addition to the pantheon is a combination of the two. We present: the “Food Bloody Mary.” That may or may not be its actual name, but it’s what servers at The Caxtondescribed when we enquired of the enormous, ‘beskewered’ beverage. “It’ll take a few minutes,” one of them cautioned. The vivid RMB118 drink contains: one hamburger slider, three fried chicken wings, one halved chicken sausage, one halved pork sausage wrapped in bacon (Hormel ‘Value Selected’ sadly, not ‘American Classic’), two celery sticks, skewered olives and another skewer of pickles and tomatoes. In truth, the Foody Mary isn’t all that bad. We only filed it under “So You Don’t Have To” because you could probably enjoy its accoutrements more on a plate, rather than precariously hovering over a tankard of watery tomato juice and vodka. Novelty factor and Instagram ‘Like’ accruement: 10/10. Taste: you’re probably better off getting a Little Creatures beer and an English breakfast. > The Caxton, 374 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路374号, 近成都北路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 7 mins. (5888 7258)

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Breaking Bites

Steam’s Good to Us

Hyatt on the Bund’s Mussels from Brussels Hyatt on the Bund wants you and your buddies to make like the Belgians this summer, and take advantage of their sweet new moules marinières promo. Each portion consists of a bucket filled with fresh Belgian mussels cooked in white wine, served with garlic bread and vegetables. The dish will run you RMB108 for a half-kilogram that serves one to two people; or RMB198 for a full kilo that serves two to four. Better yet, enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine for RMB208 when you take advantage of that deal. All this goes on at the hotel’s Tea Room, which boasts comfy lounge chairs and an al fresco area too. Available daily from 12-9.30pm, prices subject to 15 percent service. > Tea Room, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu 黄浦路199号, 上海外滩茂悦大酒店大堂西侧, 近武昌路. Nearest metro: Tiantong Lu, 7 mins. (6393 1234)

Breaking Bites

Funkadeli’s New Boozy Brunch

Did Somebody Say RMB128 Free-Flow Prosecco?

Summer brunch season is big business in Shanghai, and there’s something enjoyable about watching restaurants try and out-do each other over who can offer the most enticing options. Funkadeli are throwing their hat in the ring with new Mediterranean-inspired offerings designed by arch-brunch architect Chef Austin Hu, along with free-flow drink deals until 3pm (RMB128 for Prosecco, wine; RMB158 for Bloody Marys, Moscow Mules; RMB188 for Aperol spritz or London No.1 G&T’s). Now installed in their plum new spot on Fumin Lu next to Cantina Agave, you can enjoy both brunch and booze on their al fresco street-side patio. Pictured is the poached eggs with seared tuna, asparagus, piquillo peppers and spiced tomato vinaigrette – very yum. > 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu 富民路291号, 近长乐路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 10 mins. (6170 1318)

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Symmetry Breakfastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Zee An Instagram Love Story Moves to Shanghai By Betty Richardson

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ith nearly 700,000 followers, SymmetryBreakfast (@SymmetryBreakfast) is one of the largest food accounts on Instagram. But for its owner Michael Zee, the renown came incidentally – this was a blog dedicated to love and the pleasure of preparing meals for his partner. What started as a simple desire to feed his busy fashion designer boyfriend Mark Van Beek turned into a visual phenomenon marked by symmetrical precision, noticed by everyone from the Daily Mail to Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, eventually landing him a book deal. These days, Zee dedicates himself to food remotely, and has followed

Mark’s latest work opportunity to Shanghai. As soon as Michael Zee walks into the casual Taiwan-style breakfast eatery I’ve chosen as our meeting place, he greets me with a huge grin. He might be new in town but you’d never know it from SymmetryBreakfast, which has already begun showcasing a daily roster of local early morning delicacies. “I can’t lie,” he says in his cheerful, almost Northern England accent, “I’ve been struggling to find places to go – I do feel a bit lost sometimes.” For Zee, however, time exploring his new city is one thing he has in abundance. “The advance from my book enabled me to quit my job,” he recalls. “Though the hard part was remembering and writing down all the recipes I’d used for the dishes.” It wasn’t entirely new territory for the former museum educator. Having grown up in a culinary family of Chinese descent, he recalls childhood afternoons spent in the kitchens of the family restaurant. These days, Zee (transliterated from ‘Xi’) reflects on his move to his grandfather’s homeland in a section on his website called ‘Letters to Shanghai.’ But why symmetry, and why breakfast? Zee recalls a time 18 months into his relationship with Mark when he became extremely busy with his job at Burberry – early mornings became the only quality time the two could guarantee. “I wanted to do something nice for him, and cooking breakfast was something we had initially bonded over.” Zee dedicated himself to learning colorful new recipes and capturing them on his iPhone (his preferred method of photography to this day.) “It was actually Mark’s boss at Burberry who told me I should make it its own thing, give it its own channel.” The first ‘big break’ came from celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, who shared one of his photos with the caption: “I’d love to be inside this girl’s brain.” The shout out took him from a thousand followers to 20,000 and didn’t stop there. A feature in The Guardian followed, though the biggest boost came from Jamie Oliver. “My followers went up 40,000 in the morning alone. It’s quite shocking to have that happen to you; it can either destroy or motivate you.” Clearly the latter occurred, and Zee took his breakfast game to an international level, preparing food from all over the world, particularly when traveling. “I think that’s what helped get me an international following – I’ve no interest in constraining myself

to on-trend basics like avocado toast over food from different countries. You notice the engagement from people who come from there right away – which in turn got my book published in different regions.” A simple, everyday format is another thing Zee insists upon, “Everything I show is made that morning and eaten by me and Mark; there’s no staging, waste or fake endorsements.” Lucky Mark, we say, but their touching love story doesn’t end there. “I actually used my book to propose to him last year,” Zee recalls, having popped the question on the first page. “Waiting for him to open and read it was the most nerve-wracking thing I’ve ever done.” Naturally, Mark’s answer was a ‘yes.' After all, the way to the heart is through the stomach. www.symmetrybreakfast.com (Instagram @ symmetrybreakfast)

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Palmetto

Southern Comfort in North Jing’an By Betty Richardson

The Place There isn't a lot of Southern comfort in Shanghai these days. Over the past year or so we've seen Southern Belle, Bubba's Texas Bar-B-Q and Ruijin Cajun all bow out. The city seems to have moved on to poke bowls, gastrolounges and green smoothies. A small revival comes in the form of Palmetto, an affordable Southern kitchen (in the same location as aforementioned Ruijin Cajun) in Jing'an. Thank the Lord, they've assumed the mantle of making proper fried chicken, something surprisingly few Shanghai restaurants aside from Korean chain Kyochon are prepared to undertake.

The Food

With Chef Gavin McAleer in the kitchen cooking a concise but powerful menu designed by Chef Jason Oakley (he of fancy establishments Coquille and Scarpetta) Palmetto serves ‘feel good’ food in ‘feel stuffed’ portions. Prepare for an onslaught of rootin' tootin' Southern soul food porn. One standout is the hot cornbread (RMB18) baked in the shape of delicate ears of corn and served with chilled pats of sorghum butter (a hard-to-find Southern throwback), which melts into it enticingly. No joke, the sorghum syrup butter tastes like cookie dough to us, and is as good a substitute for eating the forbidden treat as we've found (apparently it's the raw flour not the raw eggs, in case you're wondering). Savory palates might enjoy the hushpuppies (RMB18) more – a similar cornbread batter, deep-fried and lightly spiced like a falafel. These are accompanied by a dip of full-bodied Alabama white sauce, which makes your average simpering bottled ranch look like the useless puddle that it so often is. A big portion of poutine (RMB58) sees Palmetto's Southern memorandum take a jaunt to Canada, though any Canadians reading, be aware that this version uses melted cheese rather than the customary cheese curds. It's tasty, but not an essential part of your order when there's vittles like cornbread and pimento cheese (RMB48) for the taking. From the mains, we wholeheartedly recommend the fried chicken (RMB68) – surely the reason behind any visit to Palmetto. Choose between white or dark meat and grilled or fried (is that even a question you have to think about?!) and dig into your golden brown two-piece. 74 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

At just RMB98, Palmetto's country fried steak isn't wagyu territory, but thanks to its Colonel Sanders approved coating and thin slicing, it comes off as tender and tasty. Taking the creamy mashed potatoes and biscuit into account, it's more carb than protein, but let's face it, you're not here to lose weight. With that in mind, Palmetto's pork ribs also put up a fair fight. These lack flavor when eaten alone, but luckily the tangy and faintly sweet BBQ sauce on the side does rectify this. Besides, there are a lot of them for RMB148. Dessert ends on a high note: pumpkin pie with house-made buttermilk ice cream, a simple but well-executed little tart. We've heard that the buttermilk ice cream will also be put to use in a forthcoming milkshake, along with cornbread. 2.5/3

The Vibe

It's hard not to respect Palmetto's dedication to its pure Southern theme, which, poutine aside, sticks to the brief unwaveringly. Vibewise the place is homely and comfortable, with the overall feeling of a Guy Fieri restaurant that doesn't suck. The only thing that makes us nervous is the location, perhaps a stretch too far north for the expat crowd a restaurant like this needs. Nevertheless, affordable quality has a way of drawing people in – here's hoping Palmetto keeps its spirit strong. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB100-250 per person Who's going: mainly expats Good for: comfort food, casual dining, groups, Southern American food

Bldg A3-1, 800 Changde Lu, by Changping Lu常德路800号秦公馆1楼A3-1号, 近昌平路. Nearest metro: Changping Lu, 2 mins. Open daily, 11.30-12am. (3255 3368)

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Sel Bistro Lost in Found 158 By Betty Richardson

The Place Smartly kitted out with handsome marble accents, dove grey leather seating and a quaint entrance façade, Sel Bistro (French for ‘salt’) is molto Montmartre. Retractable floor-to-ceiling walls open up to give the place a chic semi-al fresco setting that takes in Found 158’s courtyard party atmosphere, though in many ways this upscale bistro still feels at odds with its nightlife-oriented neighbors.

The Food

Smart bistro dishes abound at Sel Bistro, some of which are pleasantly affordable. The restaurant’s signature ‘foie gras ice cream’ (RMB68) is one of them, and having heard good things about it we were not disappointed. A thick balsamic reduction and passion fruit coulis bring a burst of acidity and balance to the creamy chilled foie gras, while flaked almonds give it a crunchy texture. Another delicious dish is the sous-vide cod (RMB268), served with sweet baby clams and a buttery hollandaise sauce with petit pois. The gently cooked fish held on to its firm and flakey texture, but the addition of two tasteless squid ink slices of toast cast a literal dark cloud over the dish. Sel Bistro’s inspiration ends there. After bland sous vide egg with ham (RMB48), undercooked striploin (RMB298), tough chicken breast (RMB108) and oily ‘truffled’ mushrooms (RMB68), we concluded that much of Sel’s menu is actually pretty basic, with neither tradition nor creativity on its side. 1/3

The Vibe

Like some other new restaurants that open in Shanghai, this place is all style and no substance. They’ve nailed it in the design department, but the food just isn’t worth the splurge when there are cheaper and more vibrant places to eat so close by. 1/2

Total Verdict: 2/5

Price: RMB300-500 per person Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: RMB68 glasses of Prosecco Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号，近瑞金一路. Nearest metro: Huaihai Zhong Lu, 7 mins. Open Mon-Sat, 6-11pm. (6315 0960)

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HEAT

Fine Feathered Friends at Fengsheng Li By Betty Richardson

The Place If we know one thing, it’s that there’s more than one way to roast a chicken, and apparently, more than one way to sell them. Opened just after Dodu, a similar French rotisserie restaurant that avid readers of That’s reviews (Hi Mom!) will remember receiving a generous four-star review, HEAT also serves plump Label Rouge chickens that are a cut above your average feathered friend. They also rustle up a selection of bistro-style dishes and sandwiches, in addition to stocking a full bar at the front.

The Food

What we can say is that the roast chicken is pretty good. It’s not better than some Williams Sonoma, gourmet, butter-basted, French grandmother roasted over an open log fire chicken, but it’s a hell of a lot better than no chicken. And the price isn’t too painful either. RMB245 gets you a whole chicken (RMB65/125 for a quarter/half), plus four sides and sauces. We say the garlic aioli, shiitake mushrooms and gratin dauphinoise (sliced potatoes baked with cream) are the way to go. If for some reason you want just chicken by itself, the price is shaved down some to RMB188. Perhaps more memorable are the appetizers. HEAT serves up some indelibly livery proper rustic French chicken liver pâté with a thick layer of fat on top, a bold move in a town seemingly obsessed with opulent expressions of foie gras. Non-poultry based dishes like braised beef cheeks with mashed potatoes (RMB178) offer no-frills likeability and fullbodied flavor. 2/3

The Vibe

There’s definitely something agreeable about HEAT’s unaffected dishes and unpretentious atmosphere. Being modern, brightly lit and decorated with an enormous and slightly ridiculous chicken-morphing-into-phoenix wall mural, certainly don’t come expecting any quaint, Mères Lyonnaises bistro vibes. It’s just a casual little place to grab a bite to eat white people food without breaking the bank, and that’s better than no place to eat. 1.5/2 76 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

Total Verdict: 3.5/5 Price: RMB65-180 per person Who’s going: mixed crowd of expats and young locals Good for: French food without the sass

199 Maoming Bei Lu, by Weihai Lu茂名北路199号, 近威海路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 1 min. Open daily 6-11pm. (3220 5689)

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Pâte

Minimalist Insta-Patisserie Haven By Betty Richardson

The Place Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few months, you probably know that the sudden departure of a prominent patisserie chain has left something of a gap in the market for newcomers. One is Pâte, a patisserie shop and café that’s serving up some seriously minimalist Melbourne café vibes from a corner of Fuxing Soho, just a croissant’s throw from Xintiandi.

The Food

In theme with keeping it simple, Pâte serves a menu of gorgeous cakes, viennoisserie and patisserie priced from RMB25-42. Some of them have an Aussie twist – as seen in the Lamington cake. This unique dessert starts off with a Victoria sponge with jam and cream filling, but is then dipped in chocolate and rolled in dried coconut. We loved its fun retro-ness. More traditional French desserts are also to be found. The kouign amann, a Breton specialty enjoying a resurgence in

the patisserie world, is deliciously caramelized and crunchy; its delicately puffed folds are basically a vehicle to transport butter to your mouth. You’ll want to pair this with a strong coffee, probably black. Another highlight is the strawberry tart, piled with beautifully fresh fruit and thyme-infused cream onto a thin and buttery biscuit base. Matcha lovers out there may also enjoy Pâte’s offerings. Though both the matcha tart and latte were a little sweet for us, we could taste green tea powder of good quality. 2/3

The Vibe

Pâte is a place we can definitely see ourselves coming back to. The place lends itself to quiet afternoons spent over a laptop, a place to grab dessert or to meet people over coffee. More than anything perhaps, we love the head-clearing properties the minimalist atmosphere provides. 2/2

Total Verdict: 4/5 Price: From RMB28 Who’s going: the sweet-toothed, minimalists Good for: coffee, patisserie, hangouts, working

Room E107, 462 Hefei Lu, SOHO Fuxing Plaza, by Madang Lu合肥路462号复兴SOHO广场1楼E107室, 近马当路. Nearest metro: Xintiandi, 3 mins. Open daily, 10am-9pm. (1304 416 3913)

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Straight No Chaser

Why Does My Bartender Dress Like a Dork? A Brief History of Professor Jerry Thomas By Logan R. Brouse

Our first order of business takes us to Found 158, where DEUS (above), a cocktail lounge bar from the guys behind Craft on Donghu Lu is now open and looking very plush indeed. Your night could go either way here, classy like Blackstone Magic Bar next door, or slippery pre-gaming slope before Arkham. The choice is yours… The DADA crew have also stepped in with a new bar at the back of the venue: RUIN. In Chinese it's 入音 ('sound') or ruyin – sounds like Ruin, geddit? Unlike DADA, Ruin will be a place to "chill and talk," with a "no party music" policy. Instead, you can enjoy organic wines by the glass and the occasional art exhibition. Head next door if you're trying to party.

Just in time for summer, a new Cuban-style bar has landed in Shanghai. Hailing from Havana, Cuba, La Bodeguita del Medio has 16 locations around the world; its newly unveiled Shanghai branch is enormous and offers a full food menu of Latin classics. They also claim to have invented the mojito at the original Havana location, which has been open since 1942.

Modern Sky have at long last made good on the promise of a brick and mortar music venue – the Modern Sky Lab – inside the Ruihong Tiandi shopping mall over in Hongkou District. The venue has capacity for a 1,200-pax concert hall, a club, café, gallery and more.

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ehind every bottle lies a story; every drop of booze turns into a myth, and every myth gets mixed and stirred into a legend. One of the first people to harness that power was the legendary Professor Jerry Thomas, who took the bar industry by storm, making bartending into an art and taking showmanship to the next level. He is also directly responsible for why your bartender dresses just like some kind of nerd from the 1800’s. So, pour yourself a big glass of something strong, order some McDonald’s and be ready to get some learning on. Before he authored one of the first books on bartending, The Bar-Tender (also published under the more awesome name of How to Mix Drinks Or The Bon-Vivant’s Companion) Jerry Thomas was basically working his way through both San Francisco and New York City, crushing bars with his fancy ‘bartending.’ The picture above shows the ‘Professor’ (as he is fondly referred to by those in the trade) decked out in his finest gangster apparel of yesteryear concocting one of his infamous ‘Blue Blazers.’ The Blue Blazer is a show-stopping drink, consisting of two metal mugs pulling a flaming, high-proof scotch mix of sheer awesomeness – a drink you can still find in cocktail bars the world over. His fancy mix of cocktail knowledge Brandy Daisies, Punches (Fuck Yeah!) and some of the first written recipes for the Tom Collins (AKA The Tai-Tai staple) - might not seem to be groundbreaking now in this day and age with our David Wondriches and Logan Brouses, but back in the day this was

hot fire. For the first time, mixologists were given a literary stage with which to present the craft in a way that showed people what a bartender was, and more importantly, a well-known face to go with it. In a great New York Times article from October 2007, William Grimes writes: “In 1863, an English traveler named Edward Hingston walked into the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco and stepped up to the bar. There he beheld a magnificent figure wielding two mixing glasses and “all ablaze with diamonds,” a jewelry display that included a clustered stickpin in his shirtfront, diamond cufflinks and an array of diamond rings. Just as dazzling were the drinks, unheard of in Britain: strange mixtures like crustas, smashes and daisies. Here was something to write home about.” Clearly, it wasn’t just The Professor’s cocktails that were showstoppers, the man behind the face was flashy dresser who was known to sport diamond encrusted pins, iced out rings and those weird sleeve cuffs you see sported in particularly affected mixology bars. This includes the vest, ties and the most devastating weapon in the hipster mixologist toolbox: the mustache. Back in the day, this was the look that soaked a billion bloomers. Business-wise, he opened up a hugely successful establishment right by P.T. Barnum’s Museum, which in turn led to more fame and allowed The Professor to indulge his rather mixed tastes: a penchant for collecting art and supporting bare knuckle boxing. So, next time you belly up to the bar, look for the history not only behind the bottle but about the dork who’s wearing the vest. For further reading I highly suggest checking out David Wondrich’s awesome book, Imbibe!, which tells the story of Jerry Thomas and all the good things he and his booze did for you. Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s Punch, 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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Wonderland More Ponder than Wonder By Betty Richardson

bar that’s enjoyed nuggets of favorable media attention since opening in April, Wonderland is one of the most interesting new concepts this season, but after visiting in the flesh we’ve concluded that it’s more for its head-scratching weirdness. The brainchild of Johan Holmberg, a mixologist whose affordable and tasty cocktails have helped secure awards at Donghu Lu bar The Parrot, and raucous popularity at the new Funkadeli on Fumin Lu, Wonderland is conceived as boozy homage to Alice in Wonderland. The staff wear t-shirts blazoned with the Carrollian maxim “We’re all mad here,” but they seem sane compared to the bonkers setting.

Perhaps a list is the most effective way to convey Wonderland’s oddities: a well-trampled carpet (circa 1986), white faux fur-covered walls, a bathtub filled with beer tins, a Taobao Louis XV-style dining table with oversize playing cards and tea set, a live rabbit in a cage with a football, plastic gold coaster doilies, a cactus with a Swedish flag stuck in it… we could go on. Put simply it’s a lot of shit ideas in one space – apart from the wall mural, featuring Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter with a slightly nervous smile on his face. There’ll be no escape for you, Johnny. In amongst the madness, there are cocktails. The good: a Jameson whisky Strawberry Sour (RMB65) reminiscent

of Haribo Strawbs. The bad: a funky-tasting Olmeca tequila Paloma (RMB65) from a margarita machine. The ugly: a Mushroom Garden(RMB65) with gin, mint, lime, bitters, and raw mushroom garnish; though in fairness this was less mushroom more mojito that’s spent a while in a blender. As ridiculous as Wonderland is, we can’t in good conscience dismiss it on the grounds of appearance. Yes, it is ramshackle and slightly musty, but by God, the place has personality. And it’s true that personality goes a long way. Price: Drinks from RMB65 Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: whimsical cocktails

1311 Xinzha Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 新闸路1311号, 近陕西北路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi lu, 15 mins. Open daily, 5pm-1am. a d v er t o ri a l

Stella Artois Recommends FatBurger Shanghai Tower

arrying classic American fast food with a comfortable dine-in environment, FatBurger at Shanghai Tower has been a hit with Lujiazui’s after work set since opening last year, and it’s not hard to see why. Tracing its origins to Los Angeles, the first FatBurger was founded in 1952 by Lovie Yancey – a female entrepreneur who oversaw the group until 1990. Yancey’s concept was simple, yet unlike the majority of fast food chains: all the food is made to order, a promise of quality that’s still at FatBurger’s core today. Offerings side with comfort and tradition; think cheeseburgers with pickles and

mustard, crunchy sweet potato fries, skinny French fries, crunchy onion rings and hot wings. The latter comes in seven different flavors, ranging from honey garlic, bourbon BBQ and Cajun to further up the spice spectrum, all the way to Death Valley (only the brave need apply!) Sweet toothed regulars also love FatBurger’s milkshakes – decadent enough to constitute dessert. They’re made with real ice cream, and come lavishly topped with fluffy whipped cream – perhaps the only hard part is choosing between mint choc chip and strawberry. Another reason that accounts for FatBurger Shanghai Tower’s popularity is

the ‘FatBar’ – a full-service bar stocking a wide selection of beers and cocktails. The Monday happy hour here is a steal – RMB65 gets you one Original FatBurger served with your choice of French fries, onion rings or salad and a pint of Budweiser. Fancy switching it up to Stella Artois? Simply add RMB10. In fact, for that price, we wouldn’t blame you for eating two.

Daily Happy Hour: buy one get one Stella Artois (RMB50) and Budweiser (RMB40) from 3-9pm.

158 Huayuanshiqiao Lu, Shanghai Tower, B2, Room B2-2, by Dongtai Lu 花园石桥路158号上海中心B2楼B2-2 室, 近东泰路. Nearest metro: Lujiazui, 2 mins. Open daily, 10am-10pm. (5212 5666) www.thatsmags.com | june 2017 | 79

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Osaka Monaurail

Discosmic Adventure

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Temple Rats This pair of DJs from Chengdu mixes Berlin techno with traditional Chinese instrumentals, especially the erhu. Their tracks are a blend of heavy beats and ambient instrumentation. The show is organized by their label G42, which was founded last year to promote a music exchange between DJs in Shanghai and Chengdu. MIIIA, Misloop, Deep 19 and Max Shen spin in support. > June 2, 10pm-late. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4 楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795)

The acclaimed Japanese funk troupe returns to UNICO Shanghai for a performance in honor of their 25th anniversary. Their soulful vocalist Ryo Nakata has been compared to James Brown, and they’ve collaborated with many of the world’s leading funk and soul musicians. Don’t miss their energetic set. >June 9, 11pm, RMB100. 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)

One of Shanghai’s longest-running local parties returns to Smash with disco bangers and mirror ball anthems. Nik Hilp, Lindberg and Tobias Patrick mix Italo, disco, boogie, electrofunk, protohouse and ‘outernational sounds’ for stargazers. >June 10, 9pm-late, no cover. Smash, Smash, 685 Dingxi Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号, 近法华镇路 (6282 1395)

Lite

Liu Dongming

Chris Cruse

Elevator’s sparkling queer party Medusa brings their second international headliner in the form of LA DJ Chris Cruse. He’s performed at Coachella and LA’s infamous pansexual party A Club Called Rhonda, and deals in house, disco and techno. Michael Cignarale and Mau Mau play back to back in support. > June 9, 10pm-late, RMB80, RMB50 if you play a game at the door. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路 218号4楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795) 82 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

Japan’s leading math rock band returns to Shanghai as part of their China tour in promotion of their new album, Cubic. The quartet is acclaimed for their emotional instrumentals and the technical wizardry of their compositions. > June 9, 9pm-late, presale RMB120, door RMB150. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

Also known as Liu Er, the celebrated folk singer comes to Shanghai as part of a tour in promotion of a new album. Active since 2000, Liu took a train to Beijing from his native Shandong and began performing there, going on to release several acclaimed albums. Expect emotional acoustic guitar and vocals with rich detail. > June 10, 8pm, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

Moon Mad Release Party

ShanghaiPRIDE Ladies Party

EVENTS

Shanghai-based producer Faded Ghost releases her debut full-length album, a haunting and atmospheric record that was five years in the making and features sound samples that she recorded all over the world. Faded Ghost will perform live as one of the first shows at new nightclub All. > June 11, 10pm-late. All, location TBA.

Declan Galbraith

This annual event for Shanghai’s women-who-love-women goes down this year at Celia. Expect raffle prizes, dancing and plenty of live performances. As always, entry is for women or men in drag only until midnight. After midnight, the party is general admission. > June 15, 9pm-1am, 298 Xingfu Lu, Pingwu Lu 幸福路298号, 近平武路 (www.theclubcelia.com)

PK14

Declan Galbraith shot to international fame at age 10 in 2002 thanks to the emotional ballad ‘Tell Me Why.’ Now 25, he is working on a new album and recreating his image as an adult musician. Galbraith enjoys an especially enthusiastic fan base in China, where his songs have been used in school curriculum’s to teach English. > June 14, 8pm, RMB380 presale, RMB480 door. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

Grim Release Party

Locally-based math rock duo Foster Parents, one of Shanghai’s most interesting new bands, release their new debut album, Grim, on Guangzhou’s Qiii Snacks Records. Expect nostalgic and technically impressive instrumentals. Halo Effect will perform in support. > June 10, 10pm, RMB50, Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路 851号,近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Mr C

Pioneering UK house and techno producer Mr C, who’s best known as the rapper and frontman for iconic 90s rave band The Shamen, comes to Shanghai to promote his new album, Incidents, which includes the grinding, psychedelic single ‘Stand Up.’ Catch him at Dada. > June 16, 10pm-late, RMB60. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路 115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Beloved and longstanding Chinese post-punk band PK14 embark on their first major China tour in several years. The band is at work on a new album, and is using the tour to share the work in progress with their fans and experiments with the songs live. The show will be a mix of this new material and songs from their albums 1984 and City Weather Sailing. > June 10, 8pm, RMBTBA. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086) www.thatsmags.com | june 2017 | 83

Anetha

This up-and-coming techno DJ based out of Paris has played Berghain and released tracks on several prominent techno labels, like Blocaus and Work Them Records. She’ll play at Elevator thanks to party hosted by Room 303 and Asian Vibes. > June 16, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路 4楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795)

GoldLink

Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Half a Blunt

Elevator hosts Half a Blunt, an underground hip-hop crew from China and Indonesia. They’re influenced by 90s hip-hop and their tracks reflect that sound. Expect performances by different members of the crew throughout the night, like live sets from Jinsfake and Natural Doc and a vinyl set from DJ Ores. > June 17, 10pm-late. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路4楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795)

Split Works hosts this three-city tour for British singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich. He’s known for his lush acoustic songs and thoughtful lyrics over the course of two acclaimed albums. The concert also serves as a pre-show for Concrete & Grass Festival, and attendees may catch some hints about the line-up. > June 17, RMB100 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Starkey

Anoice

At only 23 years old, GoldLink is a major new talent in American hip-hop. He reworks elements of 90s hip-hop and R&B, raps about socially relevant subjects, and has cited Edgar Allan Poe, Grimes, and Pink Floyd as influences. His debut full-length album, At What Cost, was critically acclaimed when it dropped in March of this year. > June 17, 10pm, RMB200 presale, RMB250 door. Arkham, B/1, 168 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路168号，近瑞金二路 (6211 6317) 84 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

New Noise brings over Tokyo-based band Anoice, who deal in a moving blend of modern classical and post-rock. Their haunting, emotional songs have received much acclaim, and all of their band members play at least five instruments. Catch them live at Bandai Namco. > June 23, 9pm-late, presale RMB120, door RMB150. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 (6266 3191)

The Drop brings Philadelphia producer Starkey to Shanghai for a set at Dada. Known as an originator of street bass and one of the first producers in the US to make grime, Starkey is a classically trained musician and has released on labels like Ninja Tune and Planet Mu. Local DJs Siesta, Oshi, Puzzy Stack, Luxixi perform in support. > June 23, 10pm-late. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

Sleeping Beauty

see Peter Pan on Ice For one night only, the Russian National Ballet Theatre brings this classic fairy tale to the stage. Though made famous by the Brothers Grimm, the tale of Sleeping Beauty can be traced back to a folk tale immortalized by Italian poet Giambattista Basile. > June 4, 7.15pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Century Avenue 丁香路 425号, 近世纪大道 (en.shoac.com.cn)

The Russian Ice Stars bring their rendition of Peter Pan to the Mercedes-Benz Arena’s ice rink. Expect a fresh new take on the classic fantasy-adventure story, with Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Tiger Lily and Peter himself performing acrobatics and zooming across the ice. > June 1, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB100580. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200 号, 近耀华路 (400 181 6688, www. mercedes-benzarena.com)

Founded in 1918, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra has a long legacy of energetic and innovative performances. Under its current music director Yannick NézetSéguin and conductor David Afkham, the orchestra will perform in Shanghai with violinist Ray Chen. > June 6-7, 7.30pm, RMB80-1,080. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Century Avenue 丁香路425号, 近世纪大道 (en.shoac.com.cn)

Summer of Sin

God of Carnage

The Three-body Problem

Liu Cixin’s acclaimed work of science fiction chronicling the adventures of astronomer Ye Wenjie and nanomaterials researcher Wang Miao gets a stage adaptation, complete with cutting-edge 3D special effects. English subtitles are only available for the shows on June 3-4 at 19.15pm. > June 1-2, 7.15pm, June 3-4, 2pm and 7.15pm. RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, 36 Yongjia Lu, by Jianguo Lu 永嘉路36号,近建国路 (5461 9961)

DreamWeaver’s latest stage production is the acclaimed black comedy God of Carnage. Originally written in French by Yasmina Reza, it tells the story of two sets of wealthy parents who meet to discuss a fight that happened between their children on the playground. Chaos ensues. > June 2-4, doors 7pm, play begins 8pm, RMB250, RMB500 for dinner deal. Shanghai Slim’s, 10-12, Sinan Mansion, 523 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 复兴中路523弄思南公馆10-12号, 近思南路 (6426 0171)

Qi-POW! Burlesque hosts this sinfully good variety show, in which a beachside California town responds to a stifling heatwave by turning to the seven deadly sins. Expect cabaret, burlesque, aerial and circus acts, drag, song and dance. The founders of Qi-POW! are leaving Shanghai this summer, and Summer of Sin will be their final performance. > June 2-3, 9pm, RMB180 pre-sale, RMB220 at the door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路 (137 6488 9962)

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Ladies Who Tech: Movie Night

Ladies Who Tech teams up with the US Consulate General Shanghai and Google Women Techmakers to host a special screening of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap. The film addresses the lack of women and minorities in the computer science field and explores different strategies to try and counter this phenomenon. A discussion will follow the film. > June 8, 7pm, no cover. 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

Joe Machi

A Thousand Roads: Hyperbolic Singers Perform Chinese Pop Classics

Performed in conjunction with ShanghaiPRIDE, the Shanghai Hyperbolic Singers will hold a concert in which they perform classic Chinese pop songs. Expect to hear their renditions of beloved songs like ‘Red Bean,’ ‘Flowers of the Sea,’ and ‘Dreamchaser.’ All songs are arranged by Peter Zhao. > June 24, 7.30pm, RMB50-180. Huangpu Theater. 780 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu 南京东路780号, 近广西北路 (shpride.com)

The Bodyguard

How I Met The Master: Isabelle Huppert Reads Marguerite Duras

Arguably France’s most famous and beloved actress, Isabelle Huppert has been nominated 16 times for its national film award, and has appeared in over 110 movies and TV shows, including The Piano Teacher and last year’s controversial thriller, Elle. Huppert will read French novelist Marguerite Duras’ iconic novel about French Indochina, The Lover, live onstage. > June 11, 2pm, RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, 36 Yongjia Lu, by Jianguo Lu 永嘉路36号,近建国路 (5461 9961)

The Ugly Duckling

One of the most original comics currently working out of New York, Joe Machi placed fourth on the eighth season of Last Comic Standing, and just last fall scored a half-hour slot for his stand-up on Comedy Central. Catch what’s sure to be a memorable set at Kung Fu Komedy Club. > June 9, 8.30pm, June 10, 8pm and 10pm, RMB170 presale, RMB200 door. Kung Fu Komedy Club, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳路1号4楼, 近巨鹿路 (www.kungfukomedy.com)

The Lightwire Theater injects vitality and excitement into the classic children’s tale with electroluminescent puppetry and the use of advanced technology, moving sculpture, and dance to create a memorable theatrical experience for kids and adults. > June 16, 7.30pm, RMB80-480. Shanghai Children Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by South Xizang Lu 苗江路 800号, 近西藏南路 (2319-6057, www. shcat.com.cn)

This musical adaptation of the classic film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, which also featured the epic ballad ‘I Will Always Love You,’ opened in the West End in 2012. The show makes its Shanghai debut this month with actress Carole Stennett in the leading role of Rachel Marron. > June 30 – July 9, 7.15pm (weekend matinees, 2pm), RMB80-880. Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴中路597号, 近陕西南路 86 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

Central Studios One Summer Day Annual Fair Day 2017

ShanghaiPRIDE 2017: Pride Talk

do 2017 International Circus Carnival

This acclaimed circus event allows both kids and adults to enjoy the magic of the circus. Expect classic performances from clowns, acrobats and tiger trainers, plus exotic birds, elephants and monkeys riding bicycles. > June 3-4, 2.30pm, RMB100-1,000. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (400 181 6688, www.mercedesbenzarena.com)

Shanghai art studio and event space Central Studios brings back their annual community fair to kick off the summer. The theme is sustainability, and the fair will hold a plastic-free zone to encourage attendees to think green. There will also be drop-off stations for used clothing and electronics to support The Library Project and sustainable campaigns run by Green Initiatives. > June 4, 11am-8pm, no cover. Central Studios, 1F, Building 1, 751 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Jianguo Dong Lu 黄陂南路751号1号楼1楼, 近建国东路 (6384 8088, http://centralstudios.cn)

This always-stimulating discussion goes down annually at ShanghaiPRIDE. This year, a group of 13 special guest speakers will cover a variety of topics relating to gender, sexuality and identity. > June 10, 2pm, no cover. Colca, Rm 2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu 衡山路199 号, 2楼, 2201单元 (shpride.com)

Healing Arts Festival

Rumble in the Jungle

Pawnstar Pop-Up

China’s largest secondhand store hosts a major pop-up event on the third floor of Lost Heaven Silk Road. Head there to search for vintage designer brands, one-of-a-kind upcycled pieces, and unique thrifty clothing. > June 3-4, 12-9pm, no cover. Lost Heaven Silk Road, 758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨鹿路758号, 近富民路 (6266 9816)

Brawl on the Bund returns this June with one of its most popular themes: Rumble in the Jungle. Watch Shanghai’s best fighters face off in style at this major social event. There’s a strict black tie dress code. All tickets include a four-course Western dinner and free flow cocktails, wine and beer. > June 9, 7pm, RMB20,000 for a table seating 10, RMB25,000 for ringside table. Hyatt on The Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu 黄浦路199号, 上海外滩茂悦大酒店, 近武昌路 (134-8278-2933, http://wcbi.info)

For the fourth year running, a group of seasoned wellness practitioners from around the city gather together, creating an intimate environment for like-minded people to connect and learn about wellness. Classes and events include yoga, meditation, reiki, belly dancing and nonviolent communication. Food and drinks provided by Sproutworks, Sprout Lifestyle and Happy Buddha. > June 11, 10am-5pm, no cover. United Valley, 62 Changle Lu, by Shanxi Nan Lu 长乐路462号, 近陕西南路 (6155 3399, http://shanghai-awakening.com) www.thatsmags.com | june 2017 | 87

ShanghaiPRIDE

With the theme ‘The Time Is Now’ about seizing the moment to advocate for change, the Chinese mainland’s longest-running Pride festival returns for its ninth installment. Expect a packed few days of community events and parties, plus art and theater performances. Check out our feature on p. X for more info. > June 15-18, various locations. (shpride. com)

Peppa Pig’s Happy Picnic

A themed carnival, Peppa Pig’s Happy Picnic, opens at Hubindao Shopping Center in Xintiandi and is free to the public. The British cartoon character has been popular among local children since its debut on CCTV in 2015. Peppa Pig’s Wonderland features 10 interactive games and activities, restoring classic scenes from the cartoon so that families can enjoy a parent-child interactive experience. Peppa’s Helter Skelter is the best spot for photos. There is also a pop-up store selling teddies and other toys. > Until July 15, all day, no cover. Hubindao Shopping Center, 150 Hubin Lu 湖滨路150号湖滨道购物中心

Mobile World Congress

Explore how mobile devices influence our lives every day. Experience cutting-edge technology, e-sports gaming, and innovations in connected living. Learn more about the world of drones, virtual reality and the latest gadgets Register for your complimentary pass now with the code: FAP9RVPYD2 > June 28-July 1, no cover. Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre, 2345 Longyang Lu 龙阳路2345号 (2890 6888, www.mwcshanghai.com/exhibition/experiential-exhibition)

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ShanghaiPRIDE 2017: Pride Run

One of Pride’s longest-running and most-loved events, the Pride Run returns for Pride 9. Runners will start at six points throughout the city, to represent the six colors of the rainbow Pride flag, and converge at Andaz Xintiandi. The Pink Brunch, which is free for all runners and RMB200 for other attendees, follows the run. Visit the ShanghaiPRIDE website for tickets. > June 17, 9.30am, RMB150. Andaz Xintiandi, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu 嵩山路88号, 近太仓路 (2310 1234, shpride.com)

World Record Hackathon Attempt @ YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival Shanghai 2017

YoMo: The Youth Mobile Festival is returning to Shanghai! YoMo is dedicated to inspiring and educating young people aged 6-18 years old about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design and Mathematics (STEAM). Through hands-on interactive workshops and demos, young people will be encouraged to pursue careers in these vital areas. YoMo also hosts the LeapLearner Hackathon. Join 1,500 youth coding sessions and help them break the world record for the world’s largest hackathon for kids. It’s free to attend, but spaces are limited. Register on the website. > June 28-July 1, no cover. Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre, 2345 Longyang Lu 龙阳路2345号 (2890 6888, www.yomosha.com/hacker)

hotel news

Hotel newS Langham Hospitality Group Opened the First Cordis Hotel in Mainland China Located at The Hub, Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao unveiled the look of its first phase on May 26, including 144 upscale rooms, a 24-hour restaurant C Market, and the lobby featuring traditional Chinese decorations. Scheduled for late June, the second phase opening sees an additional 396 fully facilitated guestrooms.

Hyatt on the Bund’s “Cycling For the Dream – Let’s Go Green” To honor Hyatt Thrive, corporate responsibility program of the hotel group, Hyatt on the Bund held the “Cycling for the Dream – Let’s Go Green” community activity on May 6. Around 60 local residents along with Hyatt on the Bund employees and guests attended this event. Collaborating with the Library Project, the hotel will donate the same number of books as the ‘average calories burnt’ in this hour-long event to help build libraries for elementary schools in remote areas of China. So far, Hyatt on the Bund has helped to set up more than 20 libraries since 2009.

Greenland International Hotels Group Announced the Opening of Its Flagship Hotel, The QUBE Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao 10th May 2017, Greenland International Hotels Group announced its’ opening of its’ QUBE flagship hotel. The opening ceremony was held under the theme of ‘Landing the New Center of Shanghai’ . The event was attended by representatives from media, tourism and exhibition companies and well-known international enterprises. Ms. Silvia Neureiter, General Consul of Austrian Consulate General Shanghai, was also in attendance.

China Hospitality Education Initiative Receives World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI) was presented with the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award during the 17th WTTC Global Summit in Bangkok. As a project of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, CHEI was established to help teachers across mainland China to gain new industry knowledge and teaching techniques to improve the lives and future careers of Chinese youth.

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cit y scenes

CITY SCENES Following last year’s ‘Listen·See’ theme, Hotel Indigo launched this year’s brand campaign, ‘Listen and See the Rhythm of the Neighborhoods,’ in Greater China from May to October. Zhang Lei, the champion of The Voice of China (Season IV), performed live on May 5 to celebrate.

To celebrate the opening of Pirates of the Caribbean 5, iapm Mall launched a pirate-theme exhibition this April, featuring the iconic Black Pearl with 3D technology. 90 | june 2017 | www.thatsmags.com

Shanghai ifc mall invited renowned French miniature sculpture artist Stephanie Kilgast, along with 15 influential artists from nine different countries, for a French-style miniature art exhibition.

Shanghai Ting Villa Culture Creative Co., Ltd hosted a ‘Beauty · On the Way’ exhibition at Yun-Arts from April 22-May 10.

On May 9, WeWork announced the opening of three new locations – WeWork Yan’an Dong Lu (Shanghai), WeWork Yunnan Lu (Shanghai) and WeWork Ciyunsi (Beijing) – at a ceremony in Shanghai.

The Green Bistro hosted an opening ceremony on April 23 presented by world chocolate master Andrea Slitti. Distinguished guests include senior managers of Joy City, Hong Kong Registered Dietitian (US) Katrina Chim as well as Antonio Farese, a member of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce.

Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launched a new marketing campaign for China on May 9. The multi-faceted initiative includes a four-city roadshow starting from Shanghai, followed by Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. www.thatsmags.com | june 2017 | 91

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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) 1632-5 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

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

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

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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

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

茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路

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

Cantonese Summer Palace Combining South-Eastern Chinese cuisine with Cantonese flair, the Summer Palace enhances gastronomical sensations with a poetic visual dreamscape. Open hour: Breakfast from 7am to 10am; Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm(Mon – Fri)\10am to 2.30pm(Sat & Sun);Dinner from 5.30pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 8889 3/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店三楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

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) 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, 11.30am2.30pm. 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

上海威斯汀大饭店 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 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

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

The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in

Grape Restaurant Originated from 1987, Grape Shanghai is a well-known Shanghainese restaurant 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 55 号甲 , 近襄阳北路

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 11.30am-3pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat & Sun, Dinner 5.30-10pm 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

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

Listings

OPEN DOOR Sichuan

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

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

Little Free Library Exchange Books at Crystal Galleria

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 号幸福里步行街 E105, 近法华镇路

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

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

Deli Shops

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 Café Liang The CAFÉ LIANG restaurant treats diners with multiple dining options and cuisines. Diners can indulge in Asian and Western cuisines with a taste of Southeast Asian influence coupled with Mainland Chinese classics. Open Hour: Breakfast from 6am to10.30am; Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm (Mon - Fri)/ from 11.30am to 3pm (Sat & Sun); Dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 1/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店一楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路.

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

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

Fine Dining 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 Cathay Room & 9 Level Terrace With intimate seating and expansive views of the Bund, the Cathay Room and Terrace offers a sociable dining experience with elegantly presented European contemporary style cuisine. Let your senses be tantalized by the delicate flavors prepared by our culinary team, revealing a European ‘haute cuisine’ approach to fine dining; complete with organic items and ecologically responsible producers. Featuring an extensive wine list and beverage selection, the Cathay Room and Terrace is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai… 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6881) Daily 12:00-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店 9 楼，近

The Little Free Library, a non-profit library inside Crystal Galleria was officially opened to the public on April 28, and a two-month-long Le Petit Princethemed exhibition entitled ‘A Spiritual Journey’ was launched. Crystal Galleria hopes this event would spark the public’s interest in printed books again, to take that spiritual journey for love with childlike innocence through classics like Le Petit Prince. Exchange Books to Spread the Joy of Reading Little Free Library (littlefreelibrary.org) is an American public welfare project that aims to spread the joy of reading through book exchange. So far, there are more than 50,000 registered Little Free Libraries worldwide spreading over 70 countries. Located on level LG2 of Crystal Galleria, you may trade in a book for another at Little Free Library. Crystal Galleria wishes to open a peaceful reading corner in the bustling shopping center, a place where shoppers can unwind, and pick up a few books while they’re there. If you love reading and hope to share the joy with others, try the book exchange. With a range of activities throughout the year, Crystal Galleria intends to launch a new lifestyle concept - arousing the seven dimensions of Wellness to maintain an optimal state of balance between physical and psychological health. In May and June, Crystal Galleria will focus on spiritual and emotional wellness, and reading happens to be the path to these two dimensions. Start a Spiritual Journey Together with Le Petit Prince As far as classic children literature goes, Le Petit Prince is definitely one of the all-time favorites. Even when reading this book as a grown-up, one can still be inspired by the story. In honor of World Book and Copyright Day, Crystal Galleria in cooperation with Antoine de Saint Exupery Foundation is inviting children and adults to reread Le Petit Prince together from April 28 to June 29. This exhibition consists of three sections: Return to the Planet B-612, Manuscript Exhibition and Coming into Giant Pop-up Book. Crystal Galleria will reproduce a rather touching scene from Le Petit Prince by displaying the writer’s replica manuscripts and paintings, allowing the audience to walk into the moving story of the prince, the rose and the fox. Also, the event will have special activities such as exchanging a new Le Petit Prince with an old one, 6.29 Global Little Prince Day (on June 29), Little Prince Lesson and Love & Responsibility Sharing Session. Readers will be able to get together to share the significance of classic reading and comprehend the profound meaning of love and responsibility in Le Petit Prince. Furthermore, there is a vibrant fair launching various wonderful goods and original works for consumers from May to June, Crystal Galleria will host a bunch of activities such as City Orienteering, Le Petit Prince Cosplay Party and Father’s Day activities. Bring your little ones to join the party! > www.littlefreelibrary.org > Crystal Galleria, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu 愚园路68号, 近常德路 (www.crystalgalleria.com)

中山东一路

Dragon Phoenix Restored to its former glory, the Dragon Phoenix evokes memories from a distant time. Quintessential Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine takes center stage with refined yet daringly classical presentations of the finest live seafood, barbeque roasted meats and seasonal produce. Our resident Chinese Master Chef’s signature dishes showcase some of China’s most soughtafter authentic dishes including hand crafted dim

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sum, seafood delicacies and noodle dishes. 8/ F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6880) Daily 11:30-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路

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

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

French

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

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. Spanish Michelin Starred Chef six-course wine dinner at RMB998 on 16 Jun and from RMB448 for three courses on 15, 17-18 Jun. All the prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% value added tax. 36/F Grand Tower, 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.shangri-la.com/shanghai/ pudongshangrila) 富城路 33 号 , 近陆家嘴环路

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 号虹口喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近海伦路

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Mediterranean

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

German

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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

安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

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

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Calypso Restaurant & Lounge The Calypso. Located in the hotel’s piazza, the eye-catching two-storey bamboo-clad glass-roof building brings Mediterranean cuisine to the doorstep of guests and residents. Roof terrace also available. This is topped off with DJ music, creating the epitome of a relaxed ambience. Restaurant Open Hour: 11am to 11pm; Terrace Lounge Open Hour: Non-Winter Season (Mar – Nov) 2.30pm to 1am (Mon - Thurs); 2.30pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat); 12pm to 1am (Sun). Winter Season (Dec - Feb) 2.30pm to 11pm (Mon - Thurs), 2.30pm to 12midnight (Fri & Sat), 12pm to 11pm(Sun). (86 21) 2203 8889. Jing An Kerry Center Piazza, 1218 Middle Yan’an Road, Jing An Kerry Centre on West Nanjing Road, Shanghai. 延

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

An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店二楼，延

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

Japanese KOI KOI will light up your senses by sizzling Teppanyaki , fresh Sashimi, Sushi, BBQ and

安中路 1218 号南京西路静安嘉里中心南区广场

Modern 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

The House Of Flame With Sashimi,Teppanyyaki and The chafing dish of seafood.We are committed to finding the world’s top food ingredients,and we are trying to present our customers with an exclusive feast. Lunch: Daily 11:30am-14:30pm; Afternoon tea: Daily 14:00 pm -16:30 pm; Dinner: Daily 17:30 pm -21:30pm. Unit 3013, 3/F, 2879 Longteng Dadao. 龙腾大道 2879 号百汇园商业楼 3 楼 3013 单元。

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

TSURU Japanese Restaurant TSURU features classic Japanese Kaiseki cuisine. The interior decoration, inspired by the traditions and culture of Japan, contrasts reds, chocolates and pine hues as its main color. Chef Masami Honda has 50 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Open Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner from 6pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 2/F, Jing

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，近南京路

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

Listings

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

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

Thai

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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 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

Steakhouses CHAR Dining This modern steakhouse has position itself as a destination for premium quality Australian beef and sea food products. Its spectacular bund views, urban interior design, and International recognized Chef Willmer Colmenares has made this location a “must try” dining destination in the city. The menu presents classics with a twist; Boasting one the largest steak selection available in Shanghai. Starting from their grass fed products from Tasmania, to their grain fed 250days tomahawk or their selection of Wagyu products. Including the award winning Blackmore full blood Wagyu 9+ recognized as one of the best in the market. 29-31F Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995), 5:30pm until late, kitchen close at 10:30pm. Bar, 17:00pm-late. www.char-thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼，近东门路

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

The 1515 WEST Chophouse & Bar Meat lovers will be delighted by the restaurant’s generous portioning philosophy. The house butcher presents signature prime cuts which are cut and weighed on an old-fashioned scale on the table and sent straight to the grill. Restaurant Open Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner from 6pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店四楼，延安中路

DJ Mag Enters China 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 -2.30pm, 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 6) S07, 4/F, Takashimaya Department Store,1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6278 3277) 10am-21.30pm 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 6) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋商场 4 楼 07 室近玛瑙路

nightlife Bars

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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 号金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

Speciality Food Shops 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

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.

CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/ F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily 4:30pm-late, www.char-thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路

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

The Oscars of Electronic Music Expands Its Presence in the Middle Kingdom Founded in the UK in 1991, DJ Mag is a monthly magazine that focuses on electronic music and DJs and has become an influential magazine for electronic musicians around the world. Every year, DJ Mag publishes two top-ofthe-line rankings – Top100 DJ and Top100 Clubs, each with an open poll. More than 100 million people participate in the voting each year for the top DJ, while more than 400,000 people participate in the selection of the top 100 clubs. In 2015, DJ Mag has also become one of the seven major influencers of Apple's music channel, signifying The DJ Mag lists’ power on dictating industry trends and the commercial value of electronic music, DJs and clubs. Since 2011, the number of electronic music concerts has tripled in the Greater China Area. Meanwhile, out of the new entrants on the 2016 DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs list, nine venues were from Asia and four of which were in mainland China (Shanghai’s MYST and M2; Beijing’s MODO and Elements Club). Seeing an increase of appreciation and consumption of electronic music among the Chinese audience, DJ Mag has recently decided to expand their footprint into the Middle Kingdom. The collaboration between Night World Media and Thrust Media as the copyright holder for DJ Mag was finalized last September and a press conference was held on April 20, 2017. Through this new initiative, Night World Media hopes to continue to capture the hearts and minds of young Chinese music lovers across the country and promote electronic music to a wider audience that they haven’t reached yet. > www.djmag.com

楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近银城中路

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

The 1515 WEST Bar The Bar provides Champagnes, vermouths, sherries, white wines and a cellar featuring a selection of New World wines and Reds ensure that Wine Sommelier, Jasper Sun always has the best recommendations at hand. Open Hour: 5pm to 1 am (Sun-Thurs)\ 5pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat). (86 21) 2203 8889. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

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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 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

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

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

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,

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 739 号 , 近延安西路

by Xizang Nan Lu 南京东路 789 号 65-66 层 , 近西藏南路 http://www.leroyalmeridienshanghai. com/hubar

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）

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:

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Jasmine Lounge The Jasmine Lounge has always been ‘the place’ to socialize while experiencing the finest tea experience and elegant evening cocktails. A specialty of the Jasmine Lounge is the traditional English style afternoon tea, complete with an extensive selection of teas from different origins, compositions and styles. Saturday Tea Dance experience harks you back to Shanghai’s glamorous golden age. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) Afternoon Tea Daily 14:00-18:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

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

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 Long Bar Offering a good selection of cocktails, deluxe oysters and premium cigars, legendary Long Bar remains to be a part of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund after architectural restoration. Lobby, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988)

Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm-1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大堂 , 近广东路

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 1111-8100) 定西路 1525 号酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路。

The Jazz Bar The only address in China for legendary jazz, the Jazz Bar features the oldest jazz band that has been playing in the Fairmont Peace Hotel since 1980. With its relaxed atmosphere and extensive drink menu, it is the perfect place to unwind with Victor Sassoon’s classic cocktails and experience authentic live music. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) The Old Jazz Band Daily 18:00-21:45, 21:45-00:30 with the best female vocalist 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

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

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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 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

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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

Ethos World is a comprehensive Dental clinic operated by Australia’s largest Orthodontic group with 30 years’ experience. Our highly qualified Australian dental professionals use advanced technology and bring world-class dental care with exceptional customer service to China. Ethos World offers general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontic treatment including Invisalign, dental implant and paediatric dentistry. Clinics located at Australia & China! GF-01 Tower 3 THE HUB 17 suhong lu, by Shenchang lu (6296 8283) Daily: 9am6pm 虹桥天地 3 号楼苏虹路 17 号夹层 01 室，近申长路

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

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 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

Jiahui Clinic 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. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 9am-1pm. 1) Jiahui Medical Center (Jing'an): Suite 101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu (2285 2800) 2) Jiahui Medical Center (Yangpu), Bldg 3, 1/ F-2/F, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Minfu Lu. Tuesday,Friday-Sunday: 9am-6pm; Wednesday: 9am-9pm http://www.jiahui.com 1) 常熟路 88 号 101 室，近长乐路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 幢 1-2 层，近民府路

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1) Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm. Sat - Sun, 9am-5pm Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Center, Tomorrow Square 4/F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu 2) Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm Hong Qiao Medical Center, 2258 Hong Qiao Lu. 3) Medical Center Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm Dental Center Mon - Sun, 8.30am-7.30pm Shanghai Centre Medical & Dental Centers, 203-4 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. 4) Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm After Hours Care (Primary Care) Mon-Sun, 7pm-9am. Specialty and Inpatient Center, 3F, 170 Danshui Lu. (near Xintiandi) 5) Medical Center Mon-Fri, 8.30am-7pm Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm Dental Center Mon-Fri, 8.30am-7pm Sat & Sun, 9am-5pm Jin Qiao Medical & Dental Center, 997, Biyun Lu, Jin Qiao, Pudong 6) Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 9am-5pm Jin Mao Tower Medical Center, (Close to Gate 15) 1N01(B) Jin Mao Tower, No.88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong New Area 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

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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 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) 花木路 1378 号 L119，近芳甸路 4) 虹梅路 3911 号 5 号别墅 , 近延安西路 5) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 6) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG247, 近陆家嘴环路 7) 碧云路 616 号 , 近云山路 8) 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

Yosemite Clinic is a comprehensive modern Medical and Day Surgery Center conveniently located a five-minute walk from the Kerry Parkside in Central Pudong. Yosemite Clinic has an expert team of international and Chinese physicians covering a range of specialties, including Family Medicine, Dentistry, Dermatology and Orthopedics, among others, and specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The clinic is equipped with an onsite Lab and CT imaging allowing a more efficient approach to diagnosis and treatment. As a Day Surgery Clinic, Yosemite Clinic has three cutting edge operating rooms and extended observation bed capability. As a physicianowned and managed clinic, Yosemite Clinic’s priorities are ensuring the highest standard of medical quality and delivering excellent patient outcomes. Our clinic languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean. B1-1F, 1398 Fangdian Road, Pudong, Shanghai（Only 5 Minutes Walk From Kerry Parkside）; Opening Hour: Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm Weekend Visits By Appointment; Tel: 4008-500-911; information@yosemiteclinic.com; www. yosemiteclinic.com 上海浦东新区芳甸路 1398 号 B1-1F (Plus 乐坊下沉式广场 )

Massage & Spa 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

World Burger Tour Lineup Shanghai’s a town that loves its burgers, so if you’re gonna stand out, you need to make a big splash. The newly launched Hard Rock Cafe will be doing just that through June 25 with their 2017 World Burger Tour Lineup, a campaign that brings four of the global restaurant’s most famous and bestloved burgers, all made with Certified Angus Beef, right here to Shanghai and Hangzhou.

Repping the Deep South is the Tennessee BBQ Burger – an Angus patty seasoned with a Memphis Dry Rub, pickles, slaw, slow-cooked pulled pork, zingy BBQ sauce, crispy onions and cheddar – this one’s definitely got our name on it.

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Coming straight out of ‘Nam is the Banh Mi Burger – a colorful nod to the famous Vietnamese sandwich – featuring tangy house-made glaze with sliced cucumbers, pickled vegetables and cilantro scallion garnish.

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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 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

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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) No.441,wuning nan lu,by changshou lu (62097991, 18217764112) 1) 张杨路 2302 号 , 近泾南路 2) 古北路 1832 号 2 楼 , 近红松东路 3) 武宁南路 441 号 2 楼，近长寿路

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Honoring Italian tradition is the When in Rome Burger, which combines great quality beef with premium pancetta ham, creamy garlic aioli, ricotta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in a toasted bun. Or are you more Greek than Roman? We reckon the Greek Burger is the one for you – filled with rich Mediterranean flavors like grilled eggplant, haydari yoghurt sauce, lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes. But that’s not all; they’ll also have a showcase of five of their most popular global cocktails too. And let’s face it, the two go hand in hand. From the Southern Rock, a quintessential Southern Hurricane, a classic mojito or simply a wild child triple platinum margarita, we guarantee this gourmet world tour will give you that Friday feeling. > Until June 25. See www.hardrock.com for details on your nearest World Burger Tour participating branch. No. 249 North Maoming Road (86 21 6285 0021)

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

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

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guest teachers offering workshops and teacher trainings. Classrooms are spacious and bright, and changing areas are clean and stylish. Classes taught in both Chinese and English. 1) 160 Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu (5882 4388, 150 0003 0588) Daily 9am-10pm info@ karmayoga.com.cn www.karmayoga.com.cn 2) 2nd floor, No. 758 South Xizang Lu 1) 浦城路 160 号 , 近商城路 2) 西藏南路 758 号 2 楼

The Pure Yoga Shanghai flagship studio is located at iapm mall on 999 Huaihai Middle Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s shopping district. Pure is Asia’s leading lifestyle brand and is proud to extend its foothold in Shanghai after Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and New York. Pure Yoga brings to our city its yoga and fitness expertise, a team of passionate and internationally recognized instructors, plus exciting workshops and teacher training conducted by renowned yoga masters. L6-615, iapm mall, 999 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5466 1266) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商场 L6-615, 近陕西南路

Y+ Yoga Centre Whether you are looking to develop your spiritual wellbeing, body toning or just socialise with the hip young crowd, Y + Yoga Centre will have the right class for you. 1) 2/F, Bldg2, 299Fuxing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (6433 4330) Daily 6.45am 8.45pm info@yplus.com.cn www.yplus.com. cn 2) 3/F, 308 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu (6437 2121) info@yplus.com.cn 3) 2/F, 202 Hubin Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6340 6161) Daily 7.30am8.45pm 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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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

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Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Shanghai. by Noelle Mateer

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

5.22~6.21

6.22~7.22

7.23~8.23

8.24~9.23

The stars spell relationship problems for you, Gemini, so get off Tantan and focus on your significant other, damn it. Take him or her on a romantic walk along the Bund. Bring warm Tsingtaos for good luck.

Socializing is important, so stop being such a recluse. It's nice out now. Go get drinks with people. If anyone suggests Hongmei Lu Laowai Jie though, do kindly direct them to this wonderful magazine you read full of interesting bar reviews. Drink Budweiser on the 17th.

Leos can expect great fortune to fall upon their sex lives this month. The following are the most auspicious days to bone: the 7th, the 13th, the 25th. Do not get it on on the 30th, or an ayi will start knocking on your door loudly halfway through.

You will find great success at a networking event. If you wear red to it, a shiny Xintiandi office building is in your future. Make your WeChat profile picture more professional though. It is inauspicious to have a cartoon character as your WeChat photo.

9.24~10.23

Libra

10.24~11.22

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Capricorn

Soon you will suffer from bad health. Sorry. Go to Tribe and eat healthy stuff or something. Avoid Hongkou district on Tuesdays or misfortune will befall you.

Your spouse or lover will help you to achieve financial success. Maybe he or she will point you to our guide to restaurant reviews in this magazine, IDK, just a suggestion. Either way, enter Fuxing Park by walking backwards.

This will be a chaotic month for you, so keep zen by avoiding the Shanghai Metro from the hours of 4.30-6pm, and the Starbucks in Xintiandi for all the hours, period. Do not send WeChat messages while riding your Mobike.

When two roads diverge in the wood, follow the path that leads back to Found 158. Avoid men in patterned face masks or women in wearing green.

Aquarius

12.22~1.20

1.21~2.19

2.20~3.20

3.21~4.20

Aries

Taurus

Be ready to compromise. You may have to go to an inferior noodle place if your favorite noodle place is closed fo re ve r . H o l d yo u r b rea t h w h e n walking east.

No more complaining about Shanghai, Pisces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you're getting annoying! Stop hanging out with whiny expats and go buy a good air filter. If you still feel like crap, book a flight to Thailand. Whiny expats love Thailand.

Issues with your family may distract you from monetary success this month. Try to regain some of that monetary success by not drinking so much. You have family issues to deal with anyway, apparently. Do not eat pizza on a full moon.

Taurus: Only your hard work will bring you success. That, or being born in a privileged background under advantageous geopolitical circumstances. Keep this in mind as you work hard in your English teaching job this month. Eat dumplings on the 15th.

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Pisces

11.23~12.21

4.21~5.21