That's Shanghai - May 2018 by That's - Pulse of The City

DOWN MEMORY LANE 城市漫步上海英文版 5 月份国内统一刊号: CN 11-5233/GO

China Intercontinental Press

PLUS COIN TOSS Is China's Bitcoin Boom Over?

MAY 2018

DAD SHOES

TOGETHER

Chunky Sneakers Make a Huge Comeback

Bina Yu and Kim Melvin on Their New Restaurant

Snapshots of the Disappearing Laoximen Neighborhood

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Editor's Note L

aoximen is an area that I pass by on the way to and from work every day, but have never really given it much thought... until it was announced that this nearly 500-year-old neighborhood would soon be taken apart – most likely to be replaced by more office towers, shopping malls and luxury hotels, just like what happened in many other districts in the city. For our cover story this month, I paid a few visits to a lane neighborhood by Fangbang Zhong Lu and Zhonghua Lu to speak to some of the remaining residents, as well as a few ex-

perts on the area’s architectural and cultural heritage. Find out what they’re going to miss about Laoximen on p38-47. Elsewhere in the magazine, our new Food Editor Cristina Ng hits the ground running with plenty of smoking hot F&Brelated coverage in her Eat & Drink section, including an interview with Chefs Bina Yu and Kim Melvin about their new FrenchAsian dining concept on Yuyuan Lu, Together (p48). In Arts, Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf sits down with Erica Martin to discuss the Shanghai ‘episode’ of his Cities

May in Transition project, which is currently on display at Magda Danysz Gallery. Turn to p36 to see how Olaf portrays the city with his signature surrealist approach. Until next month,

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The wrap

6 City

14 Life & Style

7 Ready for Takeoff

18 Dad Shoes

Four Chinese airports ranked among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest

Chunky kicks are back in style

10 Coin Toss What happened to Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bitcoin boom?

20 Victorian to Minimal Inside this scroll-shaped museum in Beijing

22 Seasonal Roundup The best of Shanghai Fashion Week AW18

26 Arts

49 Eat & Drink

30 The Cribs

49 Together

The UK punk trio on their latest China tour

Chefs Bina Yu and Kim Melvin discuss their highly anticipated new opening

34 Lonely Leary Beijing indie stalwarts release their debut album

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52 From Mother's Kitchen

36 Erwin Olaf

Four Shanghai chefs share their beloved family dishes

The Dutch photographer's darkly glamorous take on Shanghai

56 New Restaurants Peruvian omakase, small bites 'n big wines, Japanese-Italian fusion, and Taiwan-style comfort food

38 Cover Story Down Memory Lane Snapshots of the disappearing Laoximen neighborhood

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63 EVENTS

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More Than Aware Family Fun Run

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Rainbow Bike Ride

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city

Coin Toss

What Happened to China's Bitcoin Boom? P10

1000 Trees P8

Chinglish Signs P8

tales of the city

Terminal Velocity

Four Chinese Airports Ranked Among the World’s Busiest By Valerie Osipov and Bridget O’Donnell

ast month, Airport Council International released a list ranking the top 20 busiest airports in the world according to total passenger traffic. Among the top 20 are China’s Beijing Capital International (No. 2), Hong Kong International (No. 8), Shanghai Pudong International (No. 9) and Guangzhou Baiyun International (No. 13). Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was the second fastest growing airport on the list, after India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, and saw a 10.3 percent increase in passenger traffic, bumping it up from No. 15 since last year. Topping the list yet again is the HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport, while New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, failed to make the top 20 for the first time in history. Other key findings show that passenger

traffic at Tianjin’s airport increased by 25 percent since last year, with Nanjing following at 15.5 percent, and Xi’an by 13 percent. By 2036, passenger numbers in China could rise to 3.5 billion, according to an estimate by the International Air Transport Association. Chinese airlines and airports are said to experience more delays than anywhere else in the world. In fact, according to data from FlightStats, only 65 percent of flights from the Chinese mainland departed on time in 2014. The government has attempted to address China’s all-too-frequent flight delays in recent years. In 2015, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) began slapping airports and airlines with fines as punishments. Shenzhen’s Bao’an Airport received the heaviest penalty, and was not granted any new flights, routes or charters

that year. But along with rising passenger numbers, domestic airfare could also become more expensive for travelers in China after the government announced it would be easing state control over ticket prices earlier this year. The more market-based policy applies to at least 300 routes offered by domestic carriers China Eastern, Air China and China Southern. Luckily, there’s always an alternative to flying: the high-speed train. China’s fast train network is now the world’s largest, and with new lines and stations added each year, travelers have more options than ever to explore the Middle Kingdom. Scan the code to see the full list of the world’s busiest airports.

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Don’t You Know Who I Am?

1000 Trees Shanghai will soon have its own ‘Hanging Gardens of Babylon,’ right along the Suzhou Creek. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the main construction of ‘Tian An Sunshine Peninsula,’ aka ‘1000 Trees,’ has recently been completed, with the remaining development on target for a late 2019 debut. Located right next to the M50 Art District and occupying an area of 300,000 square meters, the complex consists of more than 400 balconies and approximately 1,000 newly-planted trees. Scan the code to see more photos of the project.

— How Much WeWork Paid to acquire naked Hub

WeWork, the world's largest coworking space provider, acquired China-based rival naked Hub last month in a deal said to be worth around USD400 million (RMB2.5 billion). The merger is part of the American company's ambitious plan to dominate the hot Middle Kingdom coworking space market. First opened in 2015, naked Hub — part of the Shanghai-based luxury hospitality company the naked Group — has opened 20 locations in Shanghai and Beijing, and an additonal 46 around Asia. It also boasts more than 10,000 members and plans to launch another 30 locations in the near future. Scan the code to read more about the deal.

Quote of the Month

"If a clerk is punished for a citation error, then is the chief judge punished when a department name is written incorrectly?” So lamented one netizen after images of signs at a Shenzhen courtroom went viral. Though far from the strangest we've seen, the translations of the names of a courthouse sound weird (“Three People Court” and “Speed Cutting Area”). Commenters accused the court of resorting to Netease Youdao or Baidu Translate for the English names, although, as it turns out,

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that probably would have made things worse. Longgang District People's Court responded later that day, revealing that the Chinglish signs had been installed on Sunday evening by an ad company. The errors were discovered the next morning and the signs were sent back to be fixed. Scan the code to see more images of the signs.

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Kenlao/ kěn lǎo / 啃老 v. to live off your parents or grandparents What do you do?

I'm trying to gain a following on Youku to become a professional Youku'er. Who pays your bills? My mom. So you kenlao full-time. Yes.

Times are tough now, comrades. It is increasingly difficult for kids from regular families to get into a good school, a good job or a living wage. We all work hard to get into college, only to find out that it leads to unemployment. We slave away at every unpaid internship we've had since graduation, and now here we are, living in our parents' basements, writing grad school applications and wearing dad's old hoodie that we try to pass off as “vintage." Times are especially hard in China for this generation, as competition becomes more fierce in the country's increasingly cutthroat capitalism. With rising inequality and diminishing social mobility, whether you can make it or not depends more on who your parents are than your own merit. Their grandparents' generation had cradle-to-grave social benefits; their parents generation had merit-based social mobility; and the current generation has, well, nothing. At least that’s the meaning of kenlao, the term for when today’s young people live off the social benefits of their grandparents or the savings of their parents. Literally meaning "to knaw off the elderly,” kenlao is the reluctant choice of millions of young people in China today. According to Modern Chinese Studies, about 65 percent of Chinese families include working-age adults dependent on the older generations. They either live with their families into their 30s, or have their families buy an apartment for them. They rely on their parents for cooking and housekeeping, while their parents spend their fixed income supporting adult children instead of enjoying their "golden years.” The Internet makes kenlao increasingly easy. You can easily spend days or weeks streaming endless TV shows on Youku, playing Glory of Kings on your phone or practicing your karaoke skills online. You tell your parents that “You can actually make a lot of money playing video games professionally" when they ask you about getting a job. You are right, in a way, since getting a job is hard. We understand. Thanks for taking the time to read this while putting off grad school applications in your parents' basement. Mia Li

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c i t y | fea t u re

Coin Toss n 2016, Beijing was leading the global bitcoin industry. That same year, I opened a virtual bitcoin wallet.

I was not planning on investing. But I was writing about cryptocurrencies for this magazine, and so I opened a CoinBase account. Later, a friend asked if he could pay me back in bitcoin for some beers and snacks I’d bought him. I shrugged, and he sent me a tiny fraction of one bitcoin – the value of one case of beer and three donkey burgers. It’s now worth over USD500.

While I haven’t touched my bitcoin since then – I’ve checked in on it monthly, watching it swing from USD50 to over USD700 and back down to USD500. For me, the drama is contained within an app on my phone. But for those working in bitcoin, the highs and lows play out in real time. And that time moves quickly. “Bitcoin time distorts things,” says Neil Woodfine, director of enterprise solutions for a bitcoin-based payment startup, when I catch up with him this year. I’m asking him to give me a timeline of all the changes that have occurred for bitcoin in China, since we last spoke in 2016. “First there were the exchange investigations, and then the exchanges got closed down…” Bitcoin is a fully decentralized digital currency, which means that no one government controls it (instead, the underlying technology of bitcoin, known as the blockchain, runs on an algorithm). China can, however, regulate the businesses that work with it – and changes began in September 2017, when the People’s Bank of China banned exchanges converting bitcoin to renminbi.

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What Happened to China’s Bitcoin Boom? By Noelle Mateer, additional reporting by Dominique Wong

Then, in early 2018, it asked ‘exchangelike’ services to close, and in February, the government placed even foreign cryptocurrency exchanges behind the Great Firewall.

These changes have resulted in a dramatic transformation for China’s once-booming bitcoin industry. China was once home to the largest, most powerful bitcoin exchanges in the world. In 2016, 93 percent of all bitcoin trades were with renminbi, and the Beijingbased OKCoin facilitated 76 percent of these transactions. The excitement among early bitcoin adopters was palpable. “Before, I had a terrible desk job, and it was boring, but this is exciting,” Eric Mu, of China-based HaoBTC, had told me. “The future is infinite.” Meanwhile, Nishant Sharma, of Beijing-based mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain, referred to Beijing as “the Silicon Valley of the world when it comes to bitcoin.”

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“Previously, it looked like China was being fairly friendly,” says Woodfine. “I never imagined the exchanges would get closed down.” When they were asked to close, he says, “It was a sudden realization that I don’t have a clue what’s going on.”

These days, Woodfine finds it harder to run the Beijing Bitcoin Meetup he cofounded: “It’s very difficult to find speakers, because there’s not as many people passing through the country. [Before,] everyone was coming to visit OKCoin, Huobi… there was a lot of activity. Whereas now, there’s still a lot of activity going on in China, but it’s more under the radar.”

Above and left; Beijing Bitcoin Meetup holds a popular event in March

While changes have had a negative impact on China’s bitcoin industry, cryptocurrencies continue to grow worldwide. The value of one bitcoin reached over USD17,000 at one point in December 2017, though it has dipped significantly since then. (At the time of print, the value was USD8,766.)

The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has resulted in another global phenomenon: ICOs, or Initial Coin Offerings, which raise funds for a new, unregulated cryptocurrency ventures (think IPO, but for digital currencies). In September, the People’s Bank of China released a statement saying that all ICOs should be stopped immediately, and this February, the Chinese government said it would block access to all domestic and foreign ICO websites, according to the South China Morning Post. And yet, these projects still continue within China, according to Daisy Wu, who works in business development and as a CEO assistant at Xender, a China-based file transfer company that’s currently working on an ICO project. “A lot of big companies in China, even though they can’t publicize what they’re going to do with blockchain or ICO, they’re still doing it behind the scenes because they’re afraid of being left behind,” she says. “What if this whole thing pulls off and it becomes the next Internet era, and they hadn’t started to do this? It would be too late, right?”

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After all, China’s regulations may have stopped certain activities, but they haven’t shut down enthusiasm. Woodfine sees this firsthand at one of his meetups.

“We just organized an event, and we were oversubscribed three or four times,” he tells me. “We ran out of seats and had a bunch of people standing at the back of the room. And then there was a massive waiting list on Meetup[.com]. I was getting messages all week on WeChat from people who couldn’t get tickets.”

Woodfine isn’t the only one in China who remains enthusiastic about the future of cryptocurrency. Even Wu sees regulations against ICOs, like her company’s, in a positive light: “It’s actually good news for us because, once the government starts to regulate [cryptocurrency], we see this as a sign of it going legal.”

Above: The interior of a bitcoin mine features thousands of specially-designed computers

If there’s one Beijing-based bitcoin company that’s done well since 2016, it’s Bitmain, the world’s largest bitcoin mining hardware producer. “Bitmain hasn’t been affected much [by China’s regulations] because Bitmain isn’t one of the exchanges. We make bitcoin mining machines, and we’re still doing that,” says Nishant Sharma, international marketing manager for the company. “Our business is only booming compared to 2016, because the price [of bitcoin] skyrocketed after that, and our sales volumes followed that price.”

While the company he works for is doing well, Sharma does acknowledge that the environment for bitcoin-related companies in China has changed. When it comes to mines – warehouses full of computers specially-made to retrieve bitcoin from the global blockchain – fewer people are choosing to set up in China, “because of regulatory uncertainties.” Ultimately, he believes the epicenter of bitcoin innovation is moving elsewhere in the world – but that that’s okay, as it will spread the adoption of cryptocurrency globally. “I think my faith has solidified even further, because it’s picked up so much mainstream adoption,” he says, smiling. “As we believers always thought it would.”

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business | city

A Global Perspective from China An Antai College of Economics & Management MBA Student Shares Her Favorite Things about the Program Originally from France, Anais Pothon first came to China two years ago to pursue a job opportunity in the city of Guiyang. Quickly realizing all the opportunities this up-and-coming economic powerhouse has to offer, she decided to pursue an MBA degree in the Middle Kingdom, and for her, the program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Antai College of Economics & Management was the perfect fit. We sat down with her to find out why.

What brought you to China in the first place? I came to China two years ago for a job with a French hotel group in Guiyang, thinking that since the Chinese are traveling more and more, it will be beneficial for my career to understand more about the culture and to learn the language. Why did you choose to do an MBA degree, and why did you choose the one at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Antai College of Economics & Management?

When I decided to stay in China to develop my career, I knew that with my limited work experience and language skills, it would be very difficult to find good job opportunities. I’ve always wanted to do an MBA program, and realized it was the right time. After doing some research, I realized the Antai College of Economics & Management at Shanghai Jiao Tong University was the right choice.

What do you like most about the program? The school organizes a lot of activities outside the classrooms, such as the Global Lab, which I joined in my first semester. Under the guidance of our professor, our group worked with a French company to create a marketing plan for them. It was a great opportunity to apply the theories we learned in class directly into the real world. In addition to that, what I really enjoy is that we get to learn from a team of international professors about the best practices on a global level, while the

courses still maintain a focus on the unique business environment of China. Do you have a favorite class?

All of the classes are fun and challenging in their own ways, but one that I particularly like is about corporate social responsibility. It talks about how businesses can ensure that their business models are commercially successful and also making a positive impact for the society and environment at the same time. Which aspect of the program do you find most challenging?

For me, it’s time management. While I’m a full-time student, Shanghai always offers many opportunities for networking. So a schedule full of classes, group project meetings and other events is quite difficult to juggle! Since the name of Antai College of Economics and Management is already quite established, people that I’ve met are always very interested to learn more about my studies, and they’d introduce me to more people and more events.

Have you learned any transferrable skills from the program that you can apply elsewhere in life? As most of our assignments are done in teams, negotiating in a multicultural environment is something that I’ve found very useful. After our classes in the morning, the groups get to study or work together on our own for

the rest of the day. These are always opportunities to learn more about how people from other cultures think, and to remind myself to be open-minded about new ideas. What are your plans after graduating in the summer of 2019?

I’m quite sure I’d like to stay in China. For my career, I have two options in mind. One would be to return to the hospitality and tourism industry, or, I’d also be very interested in working as a consultant for startups at the French Chamber of Commerce. An opportunity like this would allow me to foster the development of collaboration between my home country and China, and to get some firsthand experience in Shanghai’s dynamic startup scene.

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life &

style

Seasons Changing

Standouts from Shanghai Fashion Week AW18, P22

Run Free P16

Scroll Down P20

Another Side of Taiwan P24

spotlight

Alexandra Rolfe Founder & Designer of RikRak Interview by Dominic Ngai

With a background in fashion and retail, London native Alexandra Rolfe moved to Shanghai in 2014, and eventually went on to set up for own vintage womenswear label, RikRak. We find out why the 50s and 60s are an inspiration for the designer. Is there a special meaning behind the name ‘RikRak’? It’s inspired by the term ‘ric rac,’ the embroidery fashion motif that’s uniquely indicative of the styles of the 1950s to 70s. It resonates with me personally, not only as it captures the history of that period, but also because it has a sense of individuality and playfulness that is at the heart of the brand. What drew you to the style of this period in the first place?

The 1950s and 60s were a true celebration of the feminine form, and that means a lot to me personally. It was a time of pure optimism and dynamism, and it was when fashion became fun. I grew up [in London] around many charity shops and vintage stores, and I’ve always felt there’s something really inspiring behind the idea of rediscovering forgotten pieces. Is there someone that you associate with this style? My grandma was a woman of her era and had an innate sense of style and respect for

“The 1950s and 60s were a true celebration of the feminine form” how she presented herself. She had a collection of vintage pieces, and I still remember how beautiful they were. These have always been a source of inspiration [for my designs]. This is also reflected in RikRak’s clientele – women with a sense of style and a timeless sophistication, and an appreciation for quality and design.

city has sadly lost touch with its colorful past. So when I first came to Shanghai, I I found its culture and dynamism invigorating and as stimulating as my hometown.

Much like London, Shanghai has so much heritage and architectural beauty that any creative can constantly feed off of. Having lived many years in Hong Kong, I felt that the

> Find out more about the brand at rikrakshack.com

Being from London and living in Shanghai, how do these two places influence your design?

What are your plans for the rest of 2018?

Customers are increasingly looking for something that fits and reflects them. In the coming months, RikRak will focus more on madeto-measure customized pieces that are both timeless and unique for my customers.

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style radar Under the Lens

Adorable Tumble Models fall on runways all the time, but during this season’s Shanghai Fashion Week, Zhang Yaoyang’s cute little tumble made him an internet sensation overnight. During a ‘Kids Wear’ show, the 4-year-old model was seen showing off his brown coat until he collided with a pair of models who walked down the wrong side of the runway. To everyone’s surprise, the little boy smiled through the whole ordeal, and a video of the incident garnered a million likes in two days. Scan the QR code to see this adorable moment.

Covet

Flabjacks x Nike ‘Free Expression’ Series Known for her doughy tribe of cartoon characters, Flabjacks, Hong Kong-born, Shanghai-based visual artist Ton Mak recently joined Nike’s ‘Free Expression’ artist series to release a pair of Nike Free RN trainers (RMB969) and t-shirts (RMB229) adorned with rainbow-colored handdrawn floral patterns. According to Mak, the colorful print is inspired by her love of Shanghai, a city that she likens to wildflowers that are bright and constantly growing and changing; while imperfect, the flaws are what make them unique. Available at select Nike retailers and its official website. > nike.com

Overheard

“Fashion bloggers from other countries have made the list before, but this is the first for China. My dream has come true!” … so writes Mr. Bags on a Weibo post after finding out he was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia List this year. One of China’s most influential fashion KOLs, Tao Liang, age 25, has millions of followers on various social media platforms. Over the past year, he’s partnered with various luxury labels to 1 6 | m a y 2 0 1 8 | www . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

develop limited edition collections aimed at the Chinese market, including a Year of the Dog handbag for Longchamp over Chinese New Year.

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Scene and Heard

Ssa:n Of all the multi-brand concept stores in Shanghai, Ssa:n is probably casting the widest net in terms of product coverage. With a café operated by BLK WHT Coffee Roaster at the front and a spacious ‘home-inspired’ showroom in the back displaying everything from fashion accessories and travel essentials to home fragrance and personal care products, this new addition to Shaanxi Nan Lu aims to satisfy the lifestyle needs of the city’s urbanites. Owned and operated by three Guangdong natives with a background in fashion and retail, Ssa:n offers a roster of independent lifestyle brands that the founders discovered while attending tradeshows around the world. Highlights from the vast selection include organic home fragrance diffusers from French label Mad et Len and alcohol-free mouthwash from local brand Devil & Detail. Also noteworthy are the sneakers from Italian designer Marco Lagana, whose creations stand out thanks to his creative play on shoelaces.

Those who prefer something more classic and clean will appreciate the minimalistic wristwatches from the Stockholm-based Squarestreet. Display shelves at Ssa:n include small labels that give a brief profile of the brands featured, a deft touch that allow shoppers to understand the design concept and story behind these cool knick-knacks. > 382 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu 陕西南路 382号, 近复兴中路 (ssanlife.com)

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l i f e & s t y l e | fas h i o n

Dad Sneakers

These Chunky Kicks Are Cool Again Compiled by Dominic Ngai

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Her

fas h i o n | l i f e & s t y l e

1 Nike,

RMB899 nike.com

Balenciaga RMB5,014 farfetch.cn

New Balance RMB899 newbalance.com.cn

Calvin Klein

RMB5,681 farfetch.cn

Alexander McQueen RMB4,800 farfetch.cn

Him

1 Nike

RMB899 nike.com

Balenciaga RMB4,446 farfetch.cn

New Balance RMB999 newbalance.com.cn

adidas by Raf Simons RMB3,154 farfetch.cn

Givenchy RMB8,490 farfetch.cn

From sports brands like Nike to high streetwear labels like Balenciaga, those big, fat shoes your dad wore back in the 80s and 90s are making a huge comeback.

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Scrolling Through

Stripping Down a Victorian Villa and turning it into a Minimalistic Art Space Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Xia Zhi

Project name: Song Art Museum Location: Shunyi district, Beijing Area: 22,000 square meters Design company: Vermilion Zhou Design Group

The brief: Formerly a slightly dated Victorian villa in Beijingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shunyi district, the owner enlisted Vermilion Zhou Design Group from Shanghai to give the property a contemporary spin, transforming it into a minimalistic public art space. Architects retained its elongated shape and installed a white faĂ§ade over the original structure to allow their Chinese scrolling painting-inspired design to materialize. > vermilionzhou.com

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The design concepts of white spaces and perfect geometry are resonated in one of Song Museum’s main exhibition halls.

Reestablishing the relationship between the architecture and the surrounding courtyard was one of the architects’ main tasks. Nearly 200 pine trees of various sizes were carefully selected and planted in a seemingly random pattern around the main structure and smaller pavilions.

Vermilion Zhou’s architects designed the exhibition spaces as blank canvas to allow visitors to focus on the artworks.

The new buildings feature plenty of geometric shapes and white spaces, a nod to two of the most important principles of Western and Chinese art forms.

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Changing Seasons Four of the Most Inspiring Collections at Shanghai Fashion Week AW18 By Dominic Ngai

FFIXXED Studios

With a concept all about clothing that adapts to the conditions of contemporary living, designers Fiona Lau and Kain Picken looked to packing tape as the impetus of their AW18 collection. Models were seen wearing dresses and pants with pieces of brown tape that appeared to be holding the fabric together, as well as large tinfoil earrings that are patched up in several places with the same material. Elsewhere in the collection, you’ll also find pieces with a slouchy silhouette, burgundy gingham prints and interesting draping techniques that the label is known for. 2 2 | m a y 2 0 1 8 | www . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

Private Policy

Using Charlie Chaplin’s political satire The Great Dictator as the inspiration of their new collection, designers Haoran Li and Siying Qu incorporated plenty of military-wear influence to echo the film’s WWII-era setting. Besides camouflage print, navy green pieces and bomber jackets, they have also included subtle references in the forms of strapped pouches that are shaped like gun holsters, and leather harnesses for jumpsuits and outerwear. Slogans like “War Is Over” and “Give Peace a Chance” were projected onto the runway, and the designers’ overarching anti-war message was amplified by John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ as background music.

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Shushu/Tong

With an elegant backdrop of flowers, a pile of classic literature and a soundtrack featuring Chinese songstresses from the 1930s, designers Lei Liushu and Jiang Yutong spiced up the traditional girls’ school uniform with plenty of feminine touches such as ruffle sleeves, though a glimpse of the girls’ rebellious side can be seen through packets of cigarettes that are hidden in their clothing and accessories. The collection also includes 19 knitwear pieces made with high quality cashmere from Inner Mongolia, which constitutes the Shanghai-based duo’s first attempt to integrate knitting techniques so prominently into their creations.

Samuel Gui Yang

Belgian painter Rene Magritte’s ‘The Female Thief’ served as the inspiration behind Samuel Yang’s AW18 collection. While many young designers shy away from referencing traditional Chinese garments in their creations, the Shenzhen-born, London-based Central Saint Martins graduate embraced the silhouettes and details of the qipao and Mao suit jackets by putting his own modern interpretation on them with materials like Scottish Harris tweed.

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Experience the Northeast Coast of Taiwan By Noga Feige

the Gold Rush

or many expats in Shanghai, planning a trip to Taiwan is like visiting an old college friend – it’s on your list, but somehow it keeps getting postponed because there’s always somewhere else to go. Taiwan, however, possesses all the characteristics of a perfect weekend getaway: it’s close, affordable, and on top of all that, provides a much needed change of pace from Shanghai’s urban jungle. If you only have time for a short vacation, Taiwan’s northeast coast is the natural choice. After roaming through the streets of Taipei, head up to Jiufen and the gold mines of Jinguashi for a daytrip to experience its picturesque mountain

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ranges and seashores. For tourists traveling alone, all the sites below are easily accessible thanks to public buses and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s ‘Golden Fulong’ shuttle bus.

The History of Jiufen

Walking down the busy alleyways packed with street food and cheap souvenirs, one could easily confuse Jiufen with other Chinese tourist hotspots. Upon closer inspection, however, visitors will be able to identify its unique qualities thanks to its Japanese-inspired architecture and vivid view of the East China Sea. Jiufen is the product of over a century of cross-cultural influences. The colorful town was once nothing more than a mountain village when it suddenly struck gold – literally. Large deposits of gold and copper discovered in the area transformed Jiufen into Taiwan’s most bustling town. By the 1910s and 20s, it even became a center for art and culture with the opening of Taiwan’s first movie theater. Shortly after WWII, however,

Jiufen’s once bustling mining industry saw a massive decline, and all mines were completely shut by the 70s, causing the town to fade into obscurity. Its revival as a tourist destination came almost 20 years later, following the 1989 release of the internationally acclaimed film, A City of Sadness, a period drama documenting the events at the end of WWII that was shot on location in Jiufen. Additionally, Jiufen is famous for its snacks and street food such as the ice cream and peanut wrap, taro balls and ginger tea. Here are a few places that you must visit when you’re in the area.

A Mei Tea House 阿妹茶楼

Housed inside an impressive Japanese-influenced building at the heart of the town, this famous Jiufen landmark offers a large selection of tea and local snacks and pastry, served with a view of its winding streets and the sea. Tea-soaked plums, taro rolls, and green tea cakes can be paired with an iced oolong or a refreshing osmanthus honey drink after a long stroll around town.

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Fushan Temple 福山宫 Another renowned attraction is this 200-year-old temple dedicated to the Earth God. Featuring a unique combination of Chinese, Japanese and Western design, its distinctive roof can be seen from afar. During the heyday of Jiufen’s mining industry, mine owners and workers came frequently to pray for a smooth and fruitful expedition before each operation.

Jinguashi 金瓜石

At the peak of the 1920s gold rush, more than 100,000 miners worked the Jinguashi mines, harvesting gold, copper, and other precious metals on a daily basis. Visitors can tour through the Museum of Gold (黄金博物馆), an open-air complex of buildings showcasing Jinguashi’s ‘golden era.’ Among the structures is the Gold Building (黃金馆), where guests can see an exhibition of the history of gold excavation in Taiwan, and touch a 220 kg block of solid gold – the largest of its kind in the world.

Other Jinguashi attractions worth mentioning include the Japanese-style residences (日式宿舍) and Crown Prince Chalet (太子宾馆), as well as the Taiwan POW Memorial Park, which pays homage to the soldiers imprisoned in the Jinguashi camp and forced to work in the mines.

Golden Waterfall and Yinyang Sea

黄金瀑布 & 阴阳海

From the Museum of Gold, the shuttle travels downhill to the Golden Waterfall (黃金瀑布), which is known for its shining waters and orange rocks – an enduring testimony to the vast effects of copper mining in the area. A few minutes down the road is the majestic Yinyang Sea, known for its distinct bright yellow water, a unique phenomenon as a result of the rich levels of

copper in the soil. With the striking mountains and green scenery as its backdrop, Yinyang Sea provides the perfect vantage point of Taiwan’s northeastern coast.

Useful Info Getting there: Bus No. 1062 departs Taipei’s Zhongxiao Fuxing metro station for Jiufen and Jinguashi multiple times a day. Alternatively, you can also take the train to Ruifang Station (NT4976) from Taipei. Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s No. 856 ‘Golden Fulong’ route shuttle bus stop is just next to the station. Entrance fees:

Most attractions mentioned above are free. Entrance to the Gold Museum is NT80.

Discover more about Taiwan at eng.taiwan.net.tw

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Habibi Funk

The DJ and Labelhead on Rereleasing Rare Arabic Grooves By Erica Martin

Habibi Funk is a Berlin-based label and the DJ moniker of its founder, Jannis Stuertz. He seeks out rare funk, jazz and soul made in the Arab world throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s, signing and reissuing for a contemporary audience artists like Kamal Keila, a 60s-era Sudanese musician who dealt in politicallycharged Afro-beat and funk. We caught up with Stuertz before his gigs at Dada Shanghai and Beijing this month.

What are the origins of the Habibi Funk label?

working with artists from the Arab world. Could you elaborate on that?

I have been running a record label [called Jakarta Records] together with a friend for about 14 years. It was a hobby, and then eventually it became something that we could make a living from. About five years ago, I came to Morocco as tour manager for Blitz the Ambassador, and stayed a couple of days extra. I was just randomly walking through Casablanca, and I found a shop that was repairing old TVs. Behind the stacks of old televisions and electronic shit, I could see that there were records. It turned out that the guy ran a record shop in the 1970s. I went through them and found a Fadoul record [a Moroccan funk musician who covered James Brown in Arabic and became Habibi Funk’s second rerelease], and it looked like something I might like. I came to realize that there’s a demand for this type of music, but at the same time the guy was completely forgotten about. I learned that he’s not the only guy who’s like that. We decided to start trying to find some of these artists and work on similar rereleases.

We split all our profits 50/50, and usually pay an advance upon the royalties. It’s crucial for us because of how the exchange between European and non-European countries has historically been very exploitative in nature. Post-colonial times require that you re-examine the way you approach economic cooperation between us as a German label and artists from the Arab world. In addition to that, we also want to make sure we don’t repeat certain stereotypical visual imagery – so you’ll never find pyramids or belly dancers on our covers. We also try to include Arabic language as much as possible. So for us it’s not only the economic exchange, but also everything around it.

You’ve spoken in the past about how Habibi Funk tries to avoid repeating patterns of exploitation as a European label

Tell us a bit about the booklets, liner notes and interviews that you include with each record you release. The key thing we are doing is releasing music, but for us it’s also crucial to contexualize it. So for example, the current release we are doing is from Sudanese artist Kamal Keila. A lot of his music is very political, so I wrote some liner notes about that. We did an interview with the artist, and my Sudanese friend who works for the BBC wrote an article about the political surroundings under which he created the music.

As you’re based in Berlin, how often are you traveling to the region to dig for records and to DJ? I travel to the region about once a month. Sometimes I do extensive research and look for artists, and other times it’s just a weekend DJ gig. It is kind of a privilege that there’s real interest in the region in what we’re doing. I think a lot of times these types of reissues don’t really resonate in the country where the music originates. But luckily it’s different for us. I get booked for gigs, and we have a lot of listeners in the countries where the music is coming from. What are you looking forward to about your first China show?

Well, when we started Habibi Funk, we never would have assumed that it would get that big. Also, I was never a DJ – I only got into DJing through running Habibi Funk. So the fact that at some point this would bring me to China, which is very far away both from where I live and from where this music is coming from, is something that’s quite impressive. I’m really looking forward to it. May 11, 10pm. Dada, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (WeChat: DadaSh)

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Avengers: Infinity War

With a cast that spans the entire Marvel universe and makes for a very crowded movie poster, Avengers: Infinity War sees the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy team up to stop the villain Thanos (Josh Brolin) from acquiring the Infinity Stones and using them to destroy the universe. The ensemble cast features 22 superheroes, including Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and many more. Black Panther heroes T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and his sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) will also appear.

May 11

Based on a true story, Megan Leavey follows the titular character, a young American Marine corporal deployed to Iraq, as she develops a strong bond with Rex, the dog she trains while working as a K9 handler. After a bomb wounds both of them and Leavey is sent home, she advocates for Rex to be taken out of combat so that she can adopt him, reaching out to congressional officials and eventually seeking help from New York Senator Chuck Schumer. Critics praised the film for its emotional resonance. 2 8 | M a y 2 0 1 8 | www . thatsmags . c o m

“Thank you for your discussions and suggestions”

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Megan Leavey

On April 13, Sina Weibo’s community manager posted a statement announcing a three-month “clean up operation” of its site, specifically targeting pornographic, violent and homosexual content for deletion to comply with internet security laws, according to What’s on Weibo, who first translated the statement. Weibo users immediately spoke out in droves against the announcement’s equation of LGBTQ+ content with pornographic content, creating hashtags and posting images in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Just a few days after the post, the Weibo community manager issued a second announcement that backpedaled slightly on the first. While the operation would remain in effect, Weibo would no longer specifically target homosexual content. The above quote ends the statement, and seems to acknowledge the effect that vocal netizens had on the website’s change of heart.

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Amazon is reportedly in talks to adapt Liu Cixin’s acclaimed sci-fi trilogy The Three-Body Problem into a TV series with a USD1 billion budget. Though the deal hasn’t been confirmed, the company is planning a three-season run and allotting the extremely high budget in the hopes of creating a watershed Chinese sci-fi franchise. Given the sustained success over the past decade of sci-fi and fantasy books-turned-TV series, from Game of Thrones to The Handmaid’s Tale, the Amazon series could well be a major hit if it gets made.

Bu Hao Just a few weeks after a March announcement by the Chinese Football association that players cannot have any tattoos visible during games (leading to a lastminute withdrawal from a match by heavily inked central defender Zhang Linpeng), the ban on tattoo culture has spread to one of the nation’s biggest music festivals. The Hangzhou outpost of Modern Sky’s Strawberry Festival circulated a message prohibiting all musicians from having visible tattoos onstage. The notice asked tattooed musicians to wear long sleeves, and suggested that those with ink on their neck and hands hide them with scarves, stickers and bandages.

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What’s New

Gong Li and Jet Li to Star in Mulan Remake From Iron & Wine’s evocative folk to METZ’s brutal punk-rock, here are our favorite tracks from artists performing in Shanghai this month. Scan the QR code in your That’s app to listen.

Iron & Wine – ‘Naked as We Came’ The Cribs – ‘Men’s Needs’ Marty Baller – ‘Be Me’ Gorgon City – ‘Ready for Your Love’ Joshua Radin – ‘Only You’

Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan gained some major star power last month after actors Jet Li and Gong Li joined the cast. The martial arts icon (Shaolin Temple, Fist of Legend, Romeo Must Die) is in talks to play the emperor, who sets Hua Mulan’s story in motion by ordering the army conscription of one male from every household. Powerhouse actress Gong Li (Red Sorghum, Farewell My Concubine, Raise the Red Lantern, Memoirs of a Geisha), meanwhile, takes on an even more central role as a witch who’ll serve as the film’s primary villain. Her role is a departure from the 1998 animated film, in which Hun leader Shan Yu was the primary bad guy. The two actors join Liu Yifei as Mulan and Donnie Yen as her mentor Commander Tung, another new character. Directed by New Zealander Niki Caro (Whale Rider), the film is set to begin shooting this August in China and New Zealand, with a release date of March 27, 2020.

Fall Out Boy – ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’ Boyz Noise – ‘Distort Me’ Metz – ‘Cellophane’ Sin Fang, Sóley and Örvar Smárason – ‘Random Haiku Generator’ Rhodes – ‘H.O.L.Y.’ Shigeto – ‘Detroit Part II’ Zhu – ‘My Life’ Nils Frahm – ‘My Friend the Forest’ Jake Bugg – ‘Two Fingers’ Serge Teyssot-Gay – ‘Vitalite’

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Anti-Rock StarS The Cribs on Staying Real and Returning to China By Erica Martin

he latest album by The Cribs, the UK trio of siblings that galvanized indie rock in the 2000s with their blend of raucous punk and infectious power pop, was recorded in five days. Named 24-7 Rock Star Shit after the type of celebrity musicians they never wanted to become, the record is comprised of 10 loose and vibrant punk songs that multiple critics have described by the somewhat trite expression of “a return to their roots.” Bassist Gary Jarman, who also provides vocals along with his twin brother Ryan, thinks the description fits, but perhaps more in its intention rather than sound. “It’s a return to our roots in that we wrote and recorded it without any preconceptions of it being a commercial product,” he says. “When you write your debut record, you are just trying to make yourselves happy; nothing else matters because you never expect anyone to hear it. And you record it as raw or as sloppy as you like because there are no rules at that point.” He goes on to describe the paranoia that sets in as fame arrives, making you “dogged by your own expectation and that of others,” and then explains how the band tried to shake off the trappings of their ever-increasing notoriety for 24-7 by refusing to take money from their label or publishers. “That freed us up because no one had any direct investment in it except us, just like when you first start a band,” Gary says. “The irony is that it was our highest charting record… so maybe trying too hard is overrated.” The album’s effortless feel may also stem from the fact that the brothers have been performing together for a lifetime, starting long before the outset of their 15 years of touring. They made their debut (as a Queen cover band) for family on New Years Eve 1989, when Gary and Ryan were 9 and Ross, the youngest brother and the band’s drummer, was 5. “We made Ross a drum kit out of a snare drum and biscuit tin lid,” says Gary. “He slayed it and stole the show.” This month, the Cribs are taking 24-7 Rock Star Shit on tour through China, where they’ve performed once before on a sunny late afternoon as part of Split Works’ 2016 Concrete & Grass Festival in Shanghai. They ended up staying an extra day to explore

the city along with fellow Concrete & Grass headliners Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks. This time around, they’ll be joined onstage by notorious Shanghai punks Dirty Fingers, with additional tour stops in Beijing, Chengdu and Wuhan. “We absolutely loved playing in Shanghai last time,” says Ross. “We didn’t even know that people cared about our band, so we were overwhelmed when people told us they’d been waiting for us to play there.” The fervency of their China supporters should not have come as too much of a surprise to the band, as they are known to have some of the most devoted and organically engaged fans in the business. So much so that just last month, sales of The Cribs’ seminal 2007 album, Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, reached certified gold in the UK, because fans have been steadily buying it for the last 11 years. Their popularity has as much to do with their punk ethos as it does with their knack for creating irrepressibly catchy and accessible hooks, most notably in anthems like ‘Men’s Needs’ and ‘Hey Scenesters!’ Gary sees this dynamic as essential to the band’s identity. “We were always a mess of contradictions,” he says. “A lo-fi band that loves big 80s pop music; anti-commercial but suckers for a big chorus.” Throw in a DIY album more than a decade into their career that’s fast becoming their most successful yet, and The Cribs may not be 24-7 rock stars, but they have carved a remarkable trajectory. “I haven’t mellowed that much,” says Gary, reflecting on any changes over the years in the band’s influences and aesthetic. “If anything, my values have just become more ingrained. The way that indie rock has gone so pastoral and meek while at the same time sounding so pristine and designed has made me more and more in love with the loser music I cherished in my teens. I just think things are so much more affecting when they aren’t perfect.” May 11, 8.30pm, RMB180 presale, RMB220 door. Modern Sky Lab, 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路188号3楼, 近天虹路

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The Curious Incident

The West End’s High-Tech, Compassionate Stage Show By Erica Martin

ince the time it was published in 2003, Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has become a cultural touchstone. Named after a line uttered by Sherlock Holmes in the 1892 short story ‘The Adventure of Silver Blaze,’ the book is part ‘whodunit’ mystery, part coming of age story and part compassionate study of a teen on the autism and Asperger’s spectrum. Told entirely from the perspective of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old mathematical genius who’s been diagnosed with ‘behavioral difficulties’ (the words autism and Asperger’s are never specifically mentioned in the book), Curious Incident opens as Christopher discovers that his neighbor’s dog has been stabbed to death with a pitchfork. When he ends up getting blamed for the dog’s demise, he sets off on an adventure to find the actual killer. The book features prime-numbered chapters, quirky math trivia, and charts and diagrams drawn from Christopher’s perspective as he attempts to find the truth. Curious Incident won a rash of young adult fiction awards and is regularly taught in US and UK high schools (including the one we went to), but also became a bestseller among adult readers, ranging from those who found the book and illuminating insight into the mind of an autistic child, to those who just enjoy a cracking good mystery. It doesn’t seem like the most likely work to be adapted into a stage play, especially because Christopher tells the entire story as an inner monologue. Haddon himself once even described the book as “unadaptable” for screen or stage, because you’d essentially have to show the inside of Christopher’s head in order for it to make any sense. Playwright Simon Stephens disagrees. His 2013 West End adaptation was able to achieve all that with innovative stage design. All the action takes place inside a digital cube that serves to represent Christopher’s mind. It lights up displaying pictures and drawings like in the book, with math equations unfolding in 3D as

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Christopher solves them. Harsh strobe lights and pounding bass illustrate the amplified sensations that those on the spectrum can experience in response to touch or sound, creating a visceral and immersive show. Described as “A Beautiful Mind meets Billy Elliot,” the play became an international sensation, winning seven Olivier Awards before moving to Broadway and winning five Tony Awards including Best Play. It’s been translated into Spanish and Hebrew and performed around the world, and there are rumors that a film adaptation is in the works, with Brad Pitt and Warner Bros having signed on as of 2017. The National Theatre production of Curious Incident lands in China for the first time this month, with performances in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou theaters. It’s a sure thing for even the theatre averse and those who doze off during plays – when the strobe lights flick on and the numbers fly across the stage, they won’t know what hit them. May 9-20, times vary. Shanghai Culture Square, 597 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 复兴中路597号, 近陕西南路 (www.shculturesquare.com)

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China Music Corner

Three New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Erica Martin

Out of the Fog by Demerit With a poetic reputation as the “elder statesmen of the Beijing punk scene,” Demerit was founded by Qingdao native Spike, who moved to the capital when he was still in high school in 2003. A self-described mix of “thrash, street punk, hardcore and crossover metal,” one of the band’s signatures is Spike’s exaggerated, almost Cookie Monster-like rasp, which is very endearing in its own way. Their third full-length effort, Out of the Fog, is catchy and invigorating, especially early tracks like ‘Barefaced Lies and Bullshit Peace.’ As somewhat of a palate cleanser exactly halfway through the album, ‘New Generation Genocide’ is a stripped-down folk track that still retains the band’s signature swagger and battle cry lyrics. Creepy chanting at the end of ‘Childhood Nightmare’ lead into the unexpected reggae beat of ‘Boys Are Coming Back,’ complete with a nod to Bob Marley in a refrain of “No boy, no cry.” The title track closes the album with a suitably symphonic metal sendoff. Overall, the impressive range of sounds makes Out of the Fog a thoroughly enjoyable listen, while still staying true to the band’s “righteously furious” roots. Listen here: downloads.maybemars.org/album/out-of-the-fog

Nein or Gas Mus by Nein or Gas Mus Qiii Snacks Records stays close to home with their latest release, the self-titled debut EP from Guangzhou trio Nein or Gas Mus. A reflexively self-aware take on emo mixed with math rock, the five-song EP is both playful and emotionally affecting, in part thanks the wry, fried-sounding female vocals. The opener track, ‘thin ice’ is the strongest, a bittersweet and contemplative math rock track, followed by the bouncier, more upbeat ‘1st.’ The trio already has a solid following in Guangzhou, and they describe their songs as having “a good BGM to cry along to while counting the beats.” The album art by Nichi is a great indicator of the tone of the music – the distraught little guy is clearly having a rough day, but the drawing style and his kooky surroundings will likely make you smile. The same is true of the emotive core and playful trappings of these songs. Listen here: qiiisnacksrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nein-or-gas-mus

Metta Muzik, Vol 2 by Various Artists A Shenzhen-based label showcasing drum & bass producers in Asia, Mettasonic releases their second compilation album this month, featuring producers from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tokyo. Since drum & bass is such a specific UK genre, from which so many other newer genres have since sprung, there haven’t been too many Asian releases that focus solely on it. In that sense, these tracks are especially interesting, bringing a unique sensibility and channeling the futuristic, fast-paced metropolises where many of its producers reside. This is evident in a common denominator of droning sci-fi background noises, especially the blips and haunted vocal sounds of ‘Dialectics,’ the otherworldly bells of ‘Ternery,’ and a vocal sample from The Matrix in ‘C.E. 2300.’ The album is split somewhat unnecessarily into a ‘local’ side and ‘laowai’ side; both sections open with frenetic tracks that are very blatantly drum & bass (Bilson Flewit’s ‘Prepare for War’ and Adam3’s ‘Miracle of Life’), and then move into more genre-blending stuff later on. Our personal favorite is Beijing producer SPYFI’s ‘Loushiming,’ which is sci-fi with a somewhat evil-sounding retro-future synth overlay, and a unique, banging bass outro in the final minute. Listen here: www.Mettasonic.com

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Lonely

Leary

The Beijing Post-Punk Trio on Their Razor-Sharp Debut By Bryan Grogan

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hen Shandong natives Lonely Leary arrived on the Beijing scene back in 2014, they hit the ground running with a string of highly impressive live sets. In the intervening years, anticipation for their first full-length release has grown considerably. Finally, in April 2018, they put the finishing touches on their powerful, razor-sharp post-punk debut, Through the Park, Almost There. “We worked on these songs for nearly five years, and recorded them for half a month,” says vocal-ist Qiu Chi. “In fact, we weren’t very confident in the beginning, so we spent a lot of time amending the old songs to make them ‘brilliant.’ Like ‘Summer Begins’ – it was our first song, but we felt it was too simple in 2014, so we kept amending it for years. In the end, we just kept the original arrangement and recorded it.” Lonely Leary began for the same reason that many great things tend to begin – because of boredom. As the dullness of life in

The sound of Beijing underground venues is always dirty and wild his sleepy university town became too much for Qiu, the Jinan native sought out potential musical partners and came across guitarist and punk enthusiast Song Ang. They steadily worked away at learning their instruments. Before long, drummer Li Baoning joined, making them a fully fledged band. Since leaving Jinan, they have had their ups and downs, with Li briefly leaving the group after a conflict over the direction of the band. “It happened at the end of 2015 when I had just graduated and decided to treat the band as my primary focus,” Qiu says. “We had some disagreements, so we separated for a time and accepted a new drummer. She was a talented drummer and we had great cooperation on making new songs. However, she was a rookie and couldn’t play very well at the time.” After reforming their original line-up, Lonely Leary signed with Maybe Mars, and brought more focus and creativity to their songwriting. Through the Park, Almost There, bears the influence of such diverse personalities as Lao Tzu and Timothy Leary, while the music crunches like broken glass underfoot. Their unique sound is characterized by Song’s sharp, reverberating guitar lines, high-octane drumming from Li and Qiu’s menacing vocals. The band credit the influence of playing live as the major factor in their songwriting development. The sound of Beijing underground venues is always dirty

and wild, so you can never hear every-thing clear like in the studio or rehearsal room,” says Qiu. “So, we thought, why not make more noise and feedback, becoming more fierce so as to burn down the venue?” Integral in the making of this album was none other than P.K. 14 helmsman and ubiquitous producer of Chinese indie music, Yang Haisong, who has become a guiding figure for many young and emerging bands in China. “Most of the time, he just broadly described the sound that he suggested to add in some particular place, without making too concrete a point,” says Qiu of Yang’s input. “It might have been a guitar solo and riff, percussions or just noise and feedback. Those subtle additions really gave the songs a different temperament!” The pursuit of raw power, alongside gritty, dark and terrifying atmospherics, informed a lot of Lonely Leary’s approach to songwriting. Within the setting of a likeminded Beijing underground music scene, Lonely Leary found a home for their sound and their voice. “Beijing is definitely unique,” says Qiu. “I can’t imagine how Lonely Leary’s music could sound in another city, but I’m sure the lyrics would be different. I can only write about the environment where I live.” And while this is their first full-length album, they have come full circle, gaining experience and wisdom along the way. Certainly a lot has happened, but as the name of their album suggests, Lonely Leary are a band who haven’t yet reached the place where they want to be. Expect a lot more from this talented trio as the future unfolds, including a nationwide tour later this summer. Listen at downloads.maybemars.org/album/ through-the-park-almost-there

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Shanghai Dream

Dutch Photographer Erwin Olaf has a Darkly Glamorous Take on the City By Erica Martin

I I’m a dreamer, you know, I like to create my own world

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n Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf’s latest selfportrait, a video taken as part of the Shanghai episode of his Cities in Transition project, he stands stock still, camera in-hand, staring out the circular window of a 1930s-era apartment on Huaihai Lu. The video’s only movement, with the exception of his occasional blinking, is a plastic bag, which floats in the air around his feet in an endless loop. The real Erwin Olaf is much more animated, grinning and gesturing from his seat at Magda Danysz Gallery as he explains the inspiration behind his focus on Shanghai. “You know that feeling in your stomach when you enter a city and think, ‘Wow, there’s something going on here?’ When I first came to Shanghai, I was really overwhelmed by the macro-world, the skyline – it makes you feel like you’re nothing,” he says. “But the moment that you leave the highway and enter the micro-cosmos, the neighborhoods, you start to feel much more comfortable. I thought it was quite beautiful, and people looked relaxed.” Shanghai is the second installment of the Cities in Transition project. The first, Berlin, focused on the post-WWII city from the perspective of children who lived there, filmed on location in historic buildings with ominous shades of brown and grey. The Shanghai series connects through its muted greenbrown tones and dark glamor, but this time Olaf has zeroed in on a different demographic.

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“The Shanghai series is about strong women deciding to travel, forced to travel, or forced to leave – leave the village and go to the city, or vice versa,” says Olaf, explaining how taken he was with the independence of the young women he met during his work and research in Shanghai. “I saw vulnerability and strength in the same people, and I was trying to show that. That is power, in a positive way, for me.” He’s depicted these women in haunting images that ripple with an unspoken backstory, given even more context through his location choices of places like 1933, a former slaughterhouse. “For me these stories take place in the present,” he says, despite the historic sets, “because those buildings still exist.” Olaf’s career in photography began with a stint at the School of Journalism in Utrecht. Though he showed some skill in writing, he didn’t feel like it was the right fit. “Well, you know what a lousy job it is!” he jokes, explaining that a teacher saw he was unhappy in the writing program and encouraged him to take a photography class instead. “And as soon as I touched a camera –a Nikon, and it was quite heavy and cool from the metal – I loved that feeling. So that was the start of it,” he says.

His early photography was in a documentary style, and he shot protests for LGBTQ+ equality and anti-war activism in the 70s and 80s as a freelance magazine photographer. Later, he began working with a mentor that had studied with transgressive New York photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, and it was then that he began fine-tuning his own style. “I was already a little bit doubtful of journalistic photography, because I’m a dreamer, you know, I like to create my own world,” he says. “And then I turned more and more toward the studio, making my own compositions.” Olaf has since become synonymous with the surreal and carefully composed worlds of his photography, and though he insists that he doesn’t see himself as a fashion photographer, his talent in the discipline is apparent in the sumptuous clothing and styling of the models in the Shanghai series. “When you look at the triptych of the happy family or holy family, everything has been thought out: what they wear, how they look,” he says, referencing one of the series’ most arresting photos. “But then you have to create a crack. So the photos are glamorized, but it doesn’t look glamorous, so you ask, ‘how come?’ And for me, that’s most interesting.” After his Shanghai opening, Olaf is headed off to the US, where his Cities in Transition will hold its final series, focused on the elderly and social problems in Trump’s America. “Many people are so tired, and the super capitalism is too much,” he says, sharing anecdotes about elderly people working in supermarkets and overworked teens sleeping on the job in retail stores. Olaf’s concern in this area reveals that a bit of a journalistic mentality may remain with him after all. “I don’t want to make only negative things,” he says. “But I want to show this is not how it’s meant to be.”

Until June 2, Magda Danysz Gallery, 256 Beijing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu 北京东路256号, 近江西中路 (magdagallery.com)

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Down Memory

Lane

Snapshots of the Disappearing Laoximen Neighborhood By Dominic Ngai

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ei banfa” is a phrase that echoes loudly through some of Laoximen’s increasingly empty lane neighborhoods these days. “Nothing can be done.” Known as the ‘Old West Gate’ of the city wall, this nearly 500-year-old corner of Shanghai’s Old City has been under siege as Shanghai continues to execute its ambitious plan to transform itself into a world-class metropolis. Soon, many historic shikumen lanehouses that represent a piece of Shanghai’s past will be torn down by bulldozers to make way for more tall and shiny high-rises a few years down the road. Meanwhile, members of these tightknit communities will be dispersed into remote corners of Shanghai like Pudong, Jiading, Fengxian, Songjiang and Chongming Island. Many of those I’ve spoken to here are resigned to the fact that nothing can deter the city government’s grand urban renewal initiatives. With a soundless collective sigh, they all say, “Mei banfa.”

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The Inevitable T

he demolition of lane neighborhoods, or lilongs, is nothing new for Shanghai. But last August, when the residents in a city block surrounded by Songxue Jie to the east, Zhonghua Lu to the west, Fangbang Zhong Lu to the north, and Fuxing Dong Lu to the south were told by the Huangpu district government that their neighborhood will be “reclaimed for the greater good,” netizens engaged in a heated debate over the matter on social media. “It’s a huge dilemma,” a Shanghainese local comments in a post. “On the one hand, the conditions of these houses have deteriorated so much that they’ve become hazardous to live in… but at the same time, the neighborhood represents the root of Shanghai’s heritage. If they tear down everything here, an integral part of the city’s architectural history will be gone forever.” In her thesis, titled ‘The Redevelopment and Preservation of Historic Lilong Housing in Shanghai,’ the University of Pennsylvania’s Wan-Lin Tsai points to the approval of the ‘Regulations for Shanghai’s City Planning’ in 1995 as the root cause of this decades-long issue. The passing of such a policy decentralized the decision-making power of urban planning from the municipal government to the local level, which not only caused different districts to compete against each other for investment projects, but also led to the Shanghai Municipal City Planning Administration losing control over the city’s overall urban development plans in the process. Tsai writes, “The original city landscape therefore faces unprecedented threat; old and deteriorated lilong blocks are not qualified to display the progress brought by economic reform, and the land they occupy is usually in a good location of the inner city. These current situations are all challenges to lilong preservation in Shanghai.” When I first visited the neighborhood in Laoximen for this story – months after the official announcement was made – it was obvious that the changes are happening in every corner. Exterior walls

of vacant properties now all have red markings like ’claim,’ (收) ’demolish,’ (拆) or ’seal’ (封) spray-painted onto them. Steps away, the bright and cheerful Chinese New Year greetings of ’double happiness’ (囍) and ’blessings’ (福) are starting to fade and peel off from the doorways of residents who are holding out for better compensation. A member of the remaining faction is Tang, a Shanghainese man in his 60s. He’s enjoying a cigarette with his buddies next to a corner store on Kongjia Nong (Kong Family Alley) when we meet. “We have a big family, and the houses we’ve been shown so far in Jiading aren’t going to fit us all. I don’t know where I’m going yet. I guess I’ll move when I really have to. Mei banfa,” Tang says. It’s a scene that Historic Shanghai’s Patrick Cranley and Tina Kanagaratnam have seen time and again. For the last few months, the two cultural historians and longtime Shanghai residents have been conducting a series of tours around Laoximen, highlighting its architectural gems and the colorful history of these soon-to-be demolished lanes, as well as the stories of the people who live in them. What was supposed to be a one-off outing has become a recurring program on Historic Shanghai’s monthly tour schedule due to popular demand. “Back in mid-December, we ran into a group of residents who were packing up their belongings before an early moving deadline. They said to our group: ‘Are you here to look at the neighborhood? Come and look, you should see this. It’s not going to be here for long,” says Kanagaratnam, recalling a scene that left a deep impression in her mind. While there isn’t a hard-and-fast date as to when everyone must clear out, a couple of shopkeepers on Fangbang Zhong Lu, the northern border of the area designated for demolition, tell me that they’re being asked to close down by Chinese New Year – February 2019. A sense of urgency, mixed together with the sharp smell of dried urine from a nearby public bathroom for the construction workers of a flattened lot right across the street, grows thicker in the air each day. “It’s a shame that you can only get people to come out to see the neighborhood when they hear it’s going to be demolished,” Cranley comments. “But at the same time, it’s wonderful that hundreds have now seen this old section of Shanghai while it’s still in tact and in context – the context is what’s going to be lost when these neighborhoods are all gone.”

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[Some residents said to us,] 'Come and look, you should see this. It's not going to be here for long'

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Seen from

Above

Does Shanghai really need another mall?

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ook, the foreigners have a drone,” an elderly resident points out to her friends as videographers Joe Nafis, David Olshefski and I look for a good place to take off amidst a messy network of power cables above our heads. We finally settle in a semi-abandoned parking lot at the corner of Songxue Jie and Fangbang Zhong Lu. As their UAVs disappear into the sky, real-time footage shown on their remote controllers offer a better understanding of the area’s topography: century-old lanehouses’ brown, grey and black rooftops are juxtaposed against the modern high-rises in Xintiandi and People’s Square, revealing a glimpse of Laoximen’s likely future. “What really surprised me is the scale of all the sheer amount of construction that is happening in the city,” says Nafis. The American videographer, whose time-lapse video of the construction of Shanghai Tower had gone viral internationally, recently released a new video entitled ‘Demolition’ – a seven-minute film in which he documents the process of destruction in Hongkou and Jing’an since 2011. “When I was plotting out all the locations to shoot on a map, I realized that’s nearly half the city.” He adds, “The purpose of ‘Demolition’ is to show what that process looks like. Some think it’s good, others think it’s bad… it is what it is. But to be honest, does Shanghai really need another mall?”

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Foregone Flavors

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hang, a middle-aged ayi who runs a noodle shop with her husband out of their home on Wengjia Nong, doesn’t think so. “We’ve been living in this house for more than 40 years,” she says while scooping some hot broth into a bowl of Shanghainese wontons. Like many other holdouts, Zhang is still in negotiations with the government regarding her compensation, and her future is up in the air at the moment. She sighs, “I don’t know when yet, but small mom-andpop restaurants like ours must leave eventually… Mei banfa.” Just a few blocks away on Shouning Lu, which used to be one of Shanghai’s most bustling night markets with a bountiful selection of street food and snacks, the pre-recorded announcement blasting from a recycle man’s loud speaker is the only background noise you’ll hear: “Air conditioning units, refrigerators, microwaves, computers…” “We’ve just been notified that we’ll be shut down due to licensing issues,” the operator of A Jun Restaurant tells me over WeChat when UnTour’s Jamie Barys connected us. Having worked with them since the food tour company began eating through the city in 2010, the gentrification of the Old City is something that Barys has witnessed firsthand. “We’ve had to reroute sections of our Night Eats tour several times over the years to deal with the [changing neighborhood], but we always managed to keep A Jun on the route,” she explains. “But when it became clear that the government was likely going to tear the Shouning Lu area down too, we decided to move our entire tour to another part of the city.” In addition to Shouning Lu’s famous crawfish, people like the family who run A Jun are what Barys will miss the most about the area. She adds, “I just hope that if they put a mall in here, they’d reach out to those who lost their shops to fill in the food court first. Maybe one day Shanghai will take Singapore’s hawker center approach to preserve its street food culture, but it won’t be in time to save Shouning.”

Small mom-and-pop restaurants like ours must leave eventually

The Tradeoff

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he conflict between preservation and commercial interest is something that UPenn’s Wan-Lin Tsai details in her research. While the idea of protecting historic buildings around Shanghai has been on the government’s mind for three decades, lilongs have always been underappreciated and are most commonly sacrificed for commercial gain. In 1989, a list of historically significant architecture – including many structures in the former French Concession and along the Bund built between 1840 and 1949 – were selected to be protected by law. By the early 2000s, successful lilong redevelopment projects like Xintiandi and Tianzifang became good examples to illustrate that the city has “already realized that there must be a balance between development and preservation… However, resolving the conflict between [these issues] presents a large challenge, especially when the significance of historic heritage is not well understood and the power of investing capital is predominant,” writes Tsai. While historic preservation groups in China don’t have any decision-making power, many are still very passionate about raising the awareness of these issues, in the hopes that by doing so, more buildings will be saved over time. From a business perspective, Historic Shanghai’s Cranley notes that rehabilitation tax incentives like the ones that the US offers could potentially be a way to motivate real estate developers to take more proactive measures to save and protect these architectural gems. But despite everything that’s happening around the city, he and Kanagaratnam still consider Shanghai as one of the best preserved cities in China. Back on Kongjia Nong, an elderly woman in her 80s is watching the world go by on a sunny spring day as Historic Shanghai’s tour group pass by her home. “I live on the third floor,” she says in Shanghainese, pointing to her flat with a big smile. Just around the corner, her neighbor is sitting on an armchair, folding some gold ingots for her ancestors. Scenes like these may no longer be around by this time next year. “At some point in the future, you’ll only be able to experience what a lane neighborhood is like at a museum through computer generated maps and models,” Cranley says. “But VR technology won’t be able to replicate that sense of discovery you get from wandering through these lanes, not to mention all these different layers of life and culture here… that’s something that we’d miss the most about the Laoximen area.” > Learn more about Historic Shanghai’s walking tours on historic-shanghai.com > See more about UnTour’s revamped Night Eats Tour on untourfoodtours.com > Check out Joe Nafis’ ‘Demolition’ video on joenafis.com

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Japanese-Italian Fusion P58

on the grill

Bina Yu & Kim Melvin The Chefs Share How They Created ‘Together’ Interview by Cristina Ng

Bina Yu and Kim Melvin are well-known culinary talents in Shanghai. The former chef of CHI-Q and head pastry chef of Commune Social are behind a new French-Asian communal dining concept called Together. We sat down with them to talk about their new venture. Bina, what have you been up to since CHIQ’s closing a year ago, and how did you get involved in Together? BY: So, I had been working at Mercato up until October, and the plan was to send me to the new Guangzhou outlet. But since I was trained in a French restaurant, and my passion isn’t in Italian food, it didn’t happen. I knew Kim was looking for a chef and Lyndon [of Neri&Hu] called and asked me to join. I said no at first, because I have this bond with Jean-Georges. After a few months of thinking about it, I thought it might be time to move on. I also had a long break in between. I went to Mexico, New York and Cambodia, where I researched ingredients and the food scenes around the world. What about Kim?

BY: Kim’s been working on this project for over six months. She plays the role of operations manager for the opening, then she’ll keep on doing desserts at both Commune Social and Together.

KM: Bina and her team will be running the place mostly by themselves. I’m also going to help, but Bina’s the main girl.

“A French-Asian concept makes the most sense” How connected is the project to Commune Social? KM: Well, It’s part of the same company. With the exception of Jason Atherton, the rest of the owners are the same: The Unlisted Collection from Singapore plus Neri&Hu, who are also the designers. We’ve got a cool project because we’ve got the best of everything. Can you tell us about the menu at Together?

BY: In the beginning, I really wanted to do a healthy food concept, but nobody really agreed to it. After all the tasting nights, it became clear to all of us that a French-Asian concept makes the most sense because of my background: I’m from Korea, I live in China, I’ve worked under a French chef for years, and I love Japanese food. KM: I like the octopus dish, which is really simple. The main courses are good for sharing; it’s like when you are at home at the table.

BY: That fits with our concept and the name ‘Together.’ I’m also excited about the side dishes. We contacted organic farms and other chefs to source nice ingredients for at least 12 sides. What challenges have you encountered? KM: Delay, delay, delay.

BY: [We worked out of] Commune Social for a while. That has been great, but the kitchen is small and they’re always busy with service, so I try work around their schedule for menu design and testing whenever I can. But due to the space, I couldn’t order all the ingredients that I wanted, so I just used whatever they have [to create the first menu]. I will develop more once we have our own kitchen.

No. 102, Bldg. 10, 456 Yuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Bei Lu 愚园路546号10号楼102室, 近乌鲁木齐北路.(5204 7828)

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grape vine WIN! Brunch at Puben

We’ve been looking forward to the opening of Apollo since Chef Frederik Rasmussen did a pop-up at Pelikan in March. The Latin American restaurant has soft-opened on Anfu Lu with a sharing menu and a cocktail program driven by spirits such as pisco, dark rum, mezcal and tequila.

Over on Panyu Lu, the Colombia Circle complex should be opening any day now. Inside, you’ll find The Parlour, Seesaw Coffee and a two-story, multiple venue concept by the people behind Oha Eatery, and one of those is a relaunch of Blackbird. Also in new openings, Lokal by Wagas is setting up shop in the former Grains space on Wukang Lu. In mid-May, Sichuan Citizen will relocate from Donghu Lu to Ferguson Lane and add a companion bar called Bar Basil. Taking cues from the popularity of their signature drink Basil Drop, new cocktails will incorporate fresh ingredients that complement spicy dishes. French brasserie La Rue has made way for the second coming of Roosevelt Prime while 800 Show is home to a relaunch of Masse, which now serves Southeast Asian food.

In less pleasant news, the deal to bring Michael White’s renowned NYC restaurant Marea to Shanghai has fallen through, while Happy Buddha, Sprout Lifestyle and Lizzy’s All Natural in the Healthy Hub are all closing at the end of May, due to landlord issues. Vegan eatery Happy Buddha has temporarily moved to Bordertown until they find a more permanent home. Ending this on a sweet note, Pie Society Canteen has dubbed May and June the ‘I Love Rhubarb’ month(s). They will be incorporating the pink vegetable in cocktail and food specials including a gorgeous butter scone with clotted cream and strawberry rhubarb compote (pictured above). 5 0 | may 2 0 1 8 | www . thatsma g s . c o m

This spring, Puben wants to take you on a journey from the South Bund to the four corners of China with their newly-launched Saturday brunch. For just RMB250, guests select five different courses, each representing a different region. Free-flow beverages are available, priced from RMB88 for fresh juices, soft drinks, Chinese tea and tea mocktails, to RMB128 for tea cocktails such as the Sichuan mojito tea. You can also expect traditional Chinese entertainment such as a Sichuan mask-changing show, Chinese zodiac balloon art, and a workshop for Beijing opera mask-making. Puben is offering this brunch experience for two (plus one tea cocktail each) to one lucky winner. To win, simply scan the official That’s Shanghai Wechat QR code and wait for the announcement.

> Sat, 11.30am-2.30pm, Puben, Wharf Warehouse 2, 5/F, 579 Waima Lu, by Xin Matou Jie 外码路579号沃弗2 号库, 近新码头街 (6339 1188)

Breaking Bite

Camelia’s Oyster and Wine Feast Nothing says “I’m glamorous” and “Spring has arrived” in Shanghai better than freshly shucked oysters and never ending glasses of wine. Throw in an outdoor terrace and we are sold. Good thing then that the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong is offering unlimited Fine de Claire oysters and Bloombury Tale Chardonnay on the gorgeous Camelia terrace every Saturday from 2-5pm for the price of RMB288. You want more? Then add on a juicy, plump La Bourdeuse oyster topped with W3 N2 Superior Oscietra caviar and a glass of Pizzalato Prosecco for an additional RMB98. Prices are subject to 15 percent service charge.

> 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai Pudong, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Pucheng Lu, 世纪大道210号1楼, 近浦城路 (2036 1300)

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French-style Brunch at Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire From Jason Atherton’s Commune Social and Paul Pairet’s Mr & Mrs Bund to Jean Georges Vongerichten’s eponymous Bund-side restaurant, celebrity chefs take their weekend brunch very seriously in this town. The latest to join the game is Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire at Capella, Shanghai Jian Ye Li, where guests can choose to order a la carte, or take advantage of a very good value RMB488 set with two courses, bread basket, soft drinks and access to the dessert buffet. Highlights include an Instagram Story-friendly egg cocotte with gambero rosso (#eggporn) and an array of photogenic pastries straight from the hotel’s boulangerie (#dessertporn). > 480 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Yueyang Lu 建国西路480号, 近岳阳路 (5466 9928)

Tea-inspired Spring Menu at Gui Hua Lou Gui Hua Lou at the Pudong Shangri-La has launched a new spring tea-inspired menu. Honoring centuries of Chinese culinary tradition, Chef Sam Gao and his team have created dishes such as deep-fried prawns with green tea and baked cod with black tea to celebrate the freshness and aroma of the leaves. Bamboo shoots also signal the start of spring and are thusly added into a new version of braised meatball to highlight the tender sweetness of this seasonal ingredient. > 1/F, River Wing, Pudong Shangri-LA Hotel, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu, 富城路33号浦东香格里拉酒店1楼, 近陆家嘴环路 (6882 8888)

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From Mother’s

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Four Shanghai Chefs Serve Up Their Family Favorites here’s nothing like cooking up a big meal to elicit fond memories of bonding with mom in the kitchen. While many of us may already know dishes that would do any home cook proud, imagine how far those teachings could go in the hands of a trained culinary professional. For many chefs, these early lessons evolved into dishes that they are proud to put on menus. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked four Shanghai chefs to tell us a dish that reminds them of home.

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Simon Sunwoo Executive Chef Cobra Lily, Liquid Laundry and Lil Laundry

By Cristina Ng

Korean-American chef Simon Sunwoo considers his mother a “phenomenal cook” and goes back to his roots with a family dinnertime staple: kimchi. In the Sunwoo household, not only was it a priority to eat together, but everyone also participated in the preparation of the evening meal. Kimchi, and the process of making it, is something that reminds him of his childhood. “It ferments and develops different flavors for different uses, so we needed to make new batches constantly. The ritual was my special bond with my mom, though she still did most of the work,” he tell us.

At Cobra Lily, kimchi can be found throughout the menu, and Sunwoo sticks with the original recipe that was passed down from his great-grandmother. Packed with a variety of vegetables and a generous portion of kimchi, the Bibim Kale Salad (RMB58) is surely mother-approved.

> Cobra Lily, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Xintiandi, No 19-20, by Madang Lu 太仓路181弄新天地19-20号, 近马当路. Nearest metro: Xintiandi, 8 mins. Open daily, 11am-1am. (5351 0116)

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Patrick Leano Executive Chef Coquille and Scarpetta

When we asked Patrick Leano, the new executive chef of neighboring concepts Coquille and Scarpetta, to share a dish inspired by his mother, he immediately landed on the national dish of the Philippines: chicken adobo. Leano explains that men are often the cooks in Filipino families, so his mother didn’t play a big role in the kitchen. This, however, was his mom’s go-to dish. After a few hours of her shuffling loudly around the kitchen, the lovely aroma of the meat would begin floating out into the dining room. When the fork tender chicken hit the table, it would literally be gone in minutes. Chef Leano has been playing with this recipe, passed down from his grandfather, for years. It has just the right balance of sour and sweet and he has improved on the methods of his forebears by pulling out the white meat, and returning it to

the pot to prevent overcooking. We have to say that if his mother’s version is half as tasty as the one he served us, she should open a restaurant herself. While this is not part of the regular menu, go see the changes that Leano has made to the food at Coquille and Scarpetta. You might get lucky and find it available as a special.

> Coquille, 29-31 Mengzi Lu, by Xujiahui Lu 蒙自路29-31号, 近徐家汇路. Nearest metro: Madang Lu, 3 mins. Open daily, 5.30pm-10pm. (3376 8127) > Scarpetta, 33 Mengzi Lu, by Xujiahui Lu 蒙自路33号, 近徐家汇路. Nearest metro: Madang Lu, 3 mins. Open daily, 5.30pm-10pm. (3376 8223)

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Danyi Gao Co-founder and Head Chef Shake

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These days, Danyi Gao is kind of a big deal ‑ she’s just come off a big win on Chinese cooking show, Chef Nic. When looking back on her childhood in Ningbo, where her mother prepared nutritious meals from the family’s garden, Gao was inspired to play with one of her mom’s breakfast recipes. The sesame rice ball with white chocolate is made from sticky rice, ground black sesame and sugar. At Shake, Gao

transforms her mother’s morning meal into a dessert with the addition of ice cream and black sesame panna cotta (RMB68). She’s also upped the wow factor by turning the sesame tangyuan inside out! > Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Lu, by Jinxian Lu 茂名南路46号3楼, 近进贤路. Nearest metro: Huaihai Zhong Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 6pm-2am. (5351 0116)

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Blake Thornley Executive Chef Oha Eatery

Let’s hope Blake Thornley’s mother believes in the old adage, honesty is the best policy, because he’s not holding back. When we ask him why his deconstructed apple crumble reminds him of his mom, Thornely’s reply is as real as it gets: “This was the only good thing my mother could make, she can’t cook to save her life.” We suppose that is why Thornely has turned a dessert that used to appear on his family’s dinner table, on Sundays and special holidays, upside down. While the crumble is not on Oha’s regular menu, Thornley says it will appear from time to time as

a special. That’s perfect, because Oha is the type of place you will want to revisit often to check in on the constantly changing list of small plates, depending on seasonal ingredients and the chef’s whim.

> Oha Eatery, 23 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Lu 安福路23号, 近常熟路. Nearest metro: Changshu Lu, 5 mins. Open daily, 11am-2pm; 5-10pm. (136 2164 7680)

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Ekeko

Peru in Eight Courses By Cristina Ng

The Place It seems like it was just yesterday when the news broke that elEfante was closing. Fulu Group reimagined the space rapidly into Peruvian eatery helmed by former elEfante chef, Carlos Sotomayor. Named after the Peruvian god of fortune, Ekeko presents a highly conceptualized dining experience that is fun and fresh yet rooted in centuries of tradition. For RMB488, you sample eight courses. The inaugural menu focuses heavily on Peruvian and Nikkei influenced dishes. Each course has an accompanying card which expands upon the dish. Through personal and cultural details, a story of Sotomayor’s Peru emerges.

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The Food The meal begins with one of Peru’s most famous dishes, ceviche. This version includes shrimp and Japanese sea bream ‘cooked’ in a punchy tiger’s milk aka citrus marinade punched up with onion, chili, cilantro and diced sweet potato. The big flavors whet the appetite nicely. Causa, a cold mashed potato dish that originated during war times when women used it to support the cause, comes next. Sotomayor uses purple potato mash, which is coated in crispy quinoa, dotted in salty black olive puree, and accompanied by some tender octopus. Prawns replace beef heart in the Afro-Peruvian inspired anticucho with corn relish. Now is not the time to be squeamish – slurp all the concentrated flavor out of the prawn head. Trust. Another dish with the same background is the pork belly chicarron with butter beans and panca chili gastrique. It is impossible to find fault with this one. Served in dramatic fashion comes a dish that is a favorite of the chef’s father, sudado. Piping hot soup bowls are put in front of us, along with steaming plastic bags that are cut open to reveal red snapper in a spicy fish broth. The penultimate savory course is solterito, named for the salad eating single men and women looking for love. It is a nice use of in season fava beans (along with tomatoes, olives and queso fresco). Flip this course’s menu card to reveal a cheeky photo of the chef cradling his belly that says, “look at my sexy body,” in Chinese. We’re pretty full at this point, but the beef cheek saltado is a dish definitely worth a

bite or three. While the classic version is typically stir-fried, we are given a gorgeous hunk of cheek sitting on a mound of risotto-like porco mushroom rice. A fluffy cloud of cotton candy disintegrates when they pour a soy and vinegar-based sauce on it, seasoning it with a balance of sweet, savory and sour flavors. Dessert is suspiro, a traditional Peruvian milk custard named by a poet after his wife prepared it for him because it is “soft and sweet as a women’s sigh.” The chef shows off his presentation skills with squares of custard, paper-thin slices of apple, scoops of green apple sorbet, cinnamon sprinkled meringue shards and liquid nitrogen frozen caramel corn. It’s crazy, but it works. 2.5/3

The Vibe

The environment has traces of the elEfante whimsy (and perhaps the same furniture?), with a personal touch. If it seems like they threw a decorating party, that’s because they did. The staff took orange paint and sponges to the walls and patched together the awesome squid tentacle and shark ceiling installations, and that same genial team spirit comes through in the evening’s dinner service, loud and clear. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB500-700 per person Who’s going: mixed crowd, couples, groups Good for: dates, Pisco sours, special occasions

20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu, 东湖路20号, 近淮海中路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 9 mins. Open daily, 5.30-9.30pm. (5404 8085)

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Bird

Chef Driven Small Bites By Cristina Ng

The Place Bird is the natural culmination of Camden Hauge’s experience hosting events such Shanghai Supperclub and FEAST Food Festival and running her popular café, Egg. The reason these concepts work so well is her uncanny ability to assemble a team of passionate experts. This holds true at Bird where former surgeon, Chef Chris Xu, is sending small bites out of the open kitchen with absolute precision. After studying at Le Cordon Bleu, Shanghai, Xu was working at Anteroom when he walked into Egg to ask about Chef’s Tables. Taking care of the wine is Lobin Tjia, a man as generous with wine knowledge as he is with pours.

The Food

The menu at Bird is a short list of snacks, small plates and sharing-style mains on biweekly rotation, plus daily specials on the chalkboard. While there is the danger that beloved dishes will disappear, this format keeps

things fresh. In fact, the most of the menu has changed since our first visit. With that in mind, the daily specials we ordered were easily the best of the night. Savory, rich duck leg confit (RMB138) with a sweet and buttery carrot puree and wosun pickle is legit, and was sold out soon after we received ours. When the other special appeared, we were shocked by the decision to serve braised lamb in a hard tortilla shell (RMB80). Also bold is the accompanying, charcoal-tinged chili aioli. Nevertheless, one bite and this high-low fusion taco made us believers. From the regular offerings, a tasty squid and bamboo dish with salted vegetables (RMB78) makes sense on either an Asian or a Western menu. Fried cauliflower with onion, chive and miso (RMB68) is a dish that takes a while to hit, but once it does, the lingering flavors of the ingredients are worth the wait. The only dessert option – spiced ricotta with date, carrot chip, pistachio and brioche (RMB78) — is a both savory and creamy with a hit of lime zest. This is the type of dessert for people that don’t love sweets. Bird’s wine list is refreshingly wellpriced. For example, the house sparkling goes down easily at RMB60 per glass (or RMB300 per bottle) and they have seven wines available under RMB70 per glass. Also worth noting, they now serve a three-course weekend

lunch set at RMB320 (or RMB388 with wine pairing). 2/3

The Vibe

The focal point is the wrap-around bar seating, where you can peer into the kitchen and chat up the staff, and there’s also high tables suitable for small groups. The overall casual vibe comes thanks to interiors by Linehouse. When all’s said and done, Bird is about personality and they’ve got that in spades from a chef who teases foodies for elaborate photos while their food is getting cold, to a wine guy ready to argue grapes with a friendly smile. Keeping it all together are Hauge, and her newly installed General Manager, Andrew Moo, who worked with Hatchery in Beijing. 2/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB300-500 per person Who’s going: mixed crowd, diners in the know Good for: low-key wine and nibbles

50 Wuyuan Lu, by Changshu Lu 五原路50号, 近常熟路. Nearest metro: Changshu Lu, 5 mins. Open Mon, Wed-Fri, 6pm-10.30; Sat-Sun, 11.30-2pm, 6pm10.30pm. (135 0172 6412)

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me bun like a wagging tongue. You’ve got to eat it with a fork until it’s short enough to be folded into the bun. Once that’s handled, the eel with a creamy cabbage slaw and tomato slice makes for a fairly enjoyable sandwich. We had extremely high hopes for the Roma style, tripe stew (RMB68), but if fell short of expectations. The insipid tomato sauce would benefit from longer, slower cooking to thicken it into a texture that clings to the beef stomach’s honeycomb grooves. You shouldn’t end the meal without indulging in an order of Instagram-famous, soufflé pancakes (RMB58), a combination of the two components created by folding whipped egg whites into the batter. It’s sweet, fluffy fun. 1.5/3

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Lobby

Quirky Japanese-Italian Fusion By Cristina Ng

The Place There’s no shortage of Japanese restaurants in Shanghai from uber-expensive omakase to simple ramen and everything in between. Veering from the expected, Hiro-san, erstwhile proprietor of Have a Good Time, has moved on from what has been called the best Japanese curry joint in Shanghai” to a hip, Bund-adjacent Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant called Lobby. It might seem an unlikely pairing of cuisines, but Italian food or itameshi has been popular in Japan since the 1920s, thanks to the presence of Italian-American soldiers all over the country. As the 20th century progressed, a branch of Japanese food based on Western comfort food, known as yoshoku, was established.

The Food

Many dishes on the menu are straightforward. For example, a cold cut platter with prosciutto, mortadella and pate with bread (RMB98/small, RMB188/large) shows zero Japanese influence. The same applies to the saltimbocca (RMB88), porchetta (RMB168) and gnocchi with walnuts and blue cheese (RMB98), which are shockingly better than some at ‘real’ Italian places around town. Hiro-san’s signature craziness happens 5 8 | may 2 0 1 8 | www . thatsma g s . c o m

with the Lobby special roast beef bowl (RMB78/regular, RMB98/large), a mountain of thinly sliced and gloriously rare roast beef on rice that was sadly sold out on our visit. Another unique offering is the omurice (omelet and rice) with beef and red wine sauce (RMB88) which is a delicious mash-up of boeuf bourguignon and an omelet in true yoshoku-style. It’s hard to say what inspired the pickled mixed mushrooms (RMB68). The use of garlic and parsley suggests a rift on Italian marinated ’shrooms while the vinegar makes it taste similar to a Chinese cold dish – a fun nibble, but we can’t have too much of it. The presentation of the original eel hamburger (RMB118) is highly amusing. A long, thin piece of unagi slathered in a sweet and savory nitsume sauce protrudes from a sesa-

Our only complaint on the service was that the kitchen struggled to get food out quickly. Massive apologies were made, both verbally and with a glass of wine, so we forgave them. Speaking of booze, a selection of Japanese cocktails hover around RMB50. Overall, we are fans of the adorable kitschy décor and the offbeat playlist filled with emo pop that feels strangely good. It is convenient for a meal before partying along the Bund, although the friendly atmosphere and cheap drinks might suck you in for the long haul. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3/5

Price: RMB100-200 per person Who’s going: Japanese expats, nearby office workers, pre-gaming Good for: casual dining, groups, highballs

115 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu 江西中路 115号, 近广东路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Dong Lu, 10 mins. Open daily, 11am-3pm; 1.30-2pm, 6pm10.30pm. (6312 8971)

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Wu Mian

Basic Beef Noodles By Cristina Ng

The Place It might not seem like the intersection of Shaanxi Nan Lu and Jianguo Lu, needs another noodle joint, but the owners of Wu Mian beg to differ. In contrast to the Shanghainese and Lanzhou-style options available nearby, the focus here is on Taiwan’s greatest hits, namely beef noodle soup and luroufan. While both the cook and the owner are Shanghainese, the laoban hints at a business partner from Taiwan as the impetus behind opening this type of restaurant.

The Food

You would hope that a Taiwan-style noodle house would serve life-changing beef stock, but that is sadly not the case here. Even though it’s been cooked for four hours, the stock lacks depth and the heady scent of abundant spices that the dish is known for. The combination of beef and the melt-in-yourmouth tendon (RMB36) is the way to go, but the standard stewed beef soup noodle (RMB32) tastes as if the protein had been sautéed in butter - an unnecessary step if the stock were more flavorful. Even though we’re told the noodles are handmade off-site, they’re average at best – evident if you order the tomato and egg dry noodles (RMB28). A much better version can be found for half the price at the Lanzhou lamian stall next door. Cold dishes are a mixed bag. The cold rice noo-

dles (RMB22) are definitely tasty, but no better than cheaper street side versions. However, Wu Mian’s is healthier thanks to the additions of purple cabbage and cherry tomatoes. On the other hand, their spinach in ginger sauce (RMB20) is so sour that it’s nearly inedible. The biggest surprise is the fantastic luroufan, aka braised pork on rice. Their rendition of Taiwan’s most beloved dish has all the flavors missing from their beef stock. We recommend paying an extra three kuai for the fatty, more flavorful cut (RMB35) of stewed meat, and the addition of kimchi, bok choy, cucumber and boiled egg add variety to its richness. 1.5/3

The Vibe

With efficient service and a modern look, this is a solid location for a simple meal. Although Wu Mian’s compact interiors are so clean they border on sterile, they will likely maintain a steady stream of noodle enthusiasts concerned with (and willing to pay for) cleanliness over authenticity. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3/5

Price: RMB30-50 per person Who’s going: people who live/work nearby Good for: solo meals, quick lunches, luroufan

590 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Jianguo Lu, 陕西南路590号, 近建国路. Nearest metro: Jiashan Lu, 9 mins. Open daily, 10am10pm. (133 1181 1186)

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Straight No Chaser

There’s big news for beer drinkers this month. First off, American brewed, Belgian witbier Blue Moon is available on Shaanxi Nan Lu with food by Urban Diner. Fans of hoppy, West Coast-style craft beers will be happy to know that Stone Brewing on Yuyuan Lu is slated to open in mid-June. In sadder news, all of the Kaiba locations are closing in the next few months. Rest assured, AB InBev will continue producing bottled Kaiba beers, which you can find at your local 1919.

In FUNKA news, soon after closing down Funkadelino on Xikang Lu, the group soft-opened their newest concept, FUNKA del Sur on Yanping Lu in The Sailors Fish and Chips’ old spot. Cocktails and food are South American. Incidentally, a bar called Zed has replaced Funkadelino. We smell more changes coming in Jing’an, as Le Café des Stagiaires on Wuding Lu is reportedly on the market.

One of the most fun openings in a while comes courtesy of RIINK, a space you might remember as Inferno. Instead of a metal bar, it’s now a roller rink with drinks by Geo Valdivieso (The Captain) and food by Austin Hu (Diner, Madison Kitchen). Ting Ting Liang of Inferno is also involved as manager/part owner. Another bar with a connection to Inferno, is rockabilly bar, The Hoy Hoy, which has taken over the old Grumpy Pig spot on Maoming Lu. Cocktails are classic with a few Tiki options and the music is old-time rock ‘n’ roll.

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Atelier by Taste Buds Shanghai’s New Cocktail Palace By Cristina Ng

hen scouring the city for the new cocktail hotness, it doesn’t get more convenient than Daniel An’s newly opened Atelier by Taste Buds. Smack dab in the city center, Atelier takes up a massive chunk of real estate in the complex that houses More Than Eat, Lost Bakery, Lost Heaven Silk Road and The Beach House. From the street, you enter through a small brightly lit room, dubbed the ‘Apertivo Bar’ in neon, where the walls are lined with bottles of Campari and Aperol. In a nod to Shanghai’s speakeasy craze, one member of our group voiced disappointment that the entrance wasn’t hidden. Sure it’s easy to find and there is plenty of space at the wraparound bar or on plush banquettes, but Atelier gives off a golden glow that oozes good taste and old money. The regular drinks are a collection of “vintage and classic forgotten” libations ranging from RMB75-100. This includes standards such as the Old Fashioned alongside the spicy and well-balanced Mulata (RMB85), a blend of black pepper and chili infused rum accented by dark chocolate, lemon and bitters.

What sets this bar apart from An’s other ventures, such as Tastebuds Cocktail Palace and Antique are the one-month barrel aged craft cocktails (RMB100). If you think your Negroni or Martinez is tasty, just wait until all the rough edges have been smoothed out and the flavors have melded together. If you acquire a taste for that, thrown down RMB3,000 (minimum) and they will age and store your own custom cocktail. Then there’s the carbon-covered secret menu that requires a blowtorch to read. It is a cool gimmick, but we had trouble reading it all before it disappeared. The best drink off this list is the Black Forest (RMB90), a deeply smoky mezcal and Tio Pepe Fino Sherrybased tipple with herbal notes from Cynar and lavender bitters. Also good is a refreshing Tom Yum (RMB 85), similar to a piña colada but with lemongrass and chili. Simple bar food is available like a steak sandwich with foie gras (RMB88) and messy poutine with bolognese (RMB48) that were both fine. We reckon we should have gone for something more Asian like the pan-fried pigs ear or tom yum goong chicken. In short, Atelier has a great ambiance, stellar drinks and okay food. The size of the bar makes it great for a medium-sized party, without affecting the overall vibe of the bar, as the layout still has intimate pockets to accommodate couples or small groups.

758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu, 巨鹿路758, 近富民路. Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 13 mins. Open daily, 6pm-2am (8034 8167)

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Logan’s Bee’s Knees: INGREDIENTS √ 45 ML Gin (I prefer Peddlers Gin) √ 15 ML Fresh Lemon Juice √ 15-20 ML Dank Honey Syrup (depends on sweetness)

INSTRUCTIONS Shake it like a Polaroid picture. Serve in Martini or Coupe Glass, garnished with lemon twist

HONEY SYRUP RECIPE

none of your Bee’s Knees The Thug Life Origins of a Classic Cocktail By Logan R. Brouse

he dark days of Prohibition (19201933) were a time when some nerds in the US thought outlawing alcohol would be a totally awesome thing. It wasn’t – but the banning of booze did change the world of drinks forever. First of all, you had to hide your drinking houses which is where the speakeasies come from – you literally had to ‘speak easy’ to hang out in one. If you’ve been to any of the two billion speakeasy bars in Shanghai, you instantly know what I’m talking about. Think about how much more intense places like Speak Low would be if the cops would actually raid the place and bust everyone for breaking the law, just for drinking. This was the daily routine if you wanted to imbibe back in the day. Secondly, it changed actual spirits themselves. For example, since it was no longer legal to purchase gin, people started distilling in their own bathtubs. Thirdly, it made the outlaws into heroes. Even now Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and other notorious, larger-than-life outlaws are often thought of as loveable, if infamous, party enablers. The outlawing of booze was one of the major cultural milestones for the Roaring Twenties, turning friends, neighbors and even brothers against each other. During this time, Canada was totally

down to fuck with booze, so huge smuggling rings were set up to make booze runs down from the northern neighbor to the thirsty cities of the States. Along with Canada, many other countries who didn’t outlaw spirits saw a spike in import and export activities hence, the bootlegger was born. Let’s talk about the bee’s knees, which basically means something like ‘fucking awesome’ or niubi (牛逼) in today’s terms. Keep in mind gin in the 20s was made in bathtubs and they tasted nasty, kind of like that fake booze you’d find in some all-you-can-drink spot in a third-tier city. The way they hid this was by mixing it with honey and lemon juice. What’s remarkable is that the choice of honey elevated the drink into a cocktail while hiding the stank of the poorly distilled spirits. Like many drinks, not much is known about the first bartender to whip up this concoction, but it’s not really that difficult to imagine some guy stuck in the trap house with jazz music in the air and his boss is telling them they need a way to move the gin before it goes bad – boom, you have a cocktail made of desperation, and that always leads to innovation. When I make a Bee’s Knees, I like to get fancy with it. And so the recipe I’ve been trying to perfect is a little out of the ordinary, but tastes really good. Instead of regular

Heat 1 cup water and 1 cup honey with 2 sprigs of rosemary and equal parts thyme. Bring to boil then simmer for five minutes or so. Pour into a container, strain out the thyme and chill. With all recipes involving fresh ingredients, you need to play around a bit because the flavors do change depending on the fruit. It’s always easier to add more citrus to a drink than it is to take it away.

honey, we make a honey syrup infused with thyme and rosemary, which amps up the herbal botanicals of gin. For the base, I tend to prefer a dry London gin, but we’ve been mucking about with Peddler’s Gin, which is a local bathtub brew that really plays well with the honey infusion. From there, add fresh lemon juice and shake it like a Polaroid picture. What the failure of prohibition ultimately taught us was that when people want something badly enough, they are willing to go through any means to get it, and this creates a criminal class that the poor, hardworking, honest people look up to for their fast cars and baller lifestyles. Think about it like this: would you rather be sitting around in the 20s drinking milk, or chilling out back in the VIP popping bubbles with models in the speakeasy with jazz’s equivalent of Jay Z or Gucci Mane? That’s how it was back then and today, well, it’s just the bee’s knees. 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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Homeland

Zooming in on Iran through a Camera Lens By Wang Yao

fter documenting Israel and Russia the first and second book in her Homeland series, photographer Wang Yao is back again with the third release focusing on yet another exotic location: Iran.

Homeland: Iran Wang Yao April 2018 250mm ×250mm 180 pages, ¥198.00 Chinese-English hardcover 978-7-5085-3358-2

Much like Wang’s previous work, Homeland: Iran is a visual documentation of the picturesque landscape and the colorful culture of the Middle Eastern nation. Zeroing in on the daily lives of the locals, the collection reflects not only the environment in which they live, but it also vividly depicts their aspirations in life.

Homeland: Israel

Homeland: Russia

April 2017 250mm ×250mm 180pages, ¥198.00 Chinese-English hardcover 978-7-5085-3359-9

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July 2016 250mm×250mm 180 pages, ¥198.00 Chinese-English hardcover, 990g 978-7-5085-3366-7

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EVENTS

Gorgon City

Hear Peanut Butter Wolf Marty Baller

Harlem rapper Marty Baller is fast becoming an essential member of A$AP Mob, serving as ASAP Ferg’s official hype man and launching his solo career with three mixtapes featuring the likes of Lil Uzi Vert and Fatman Scoop. Catch his show at Arkham. > May 3, 10pm. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路 158号, 近瑞金二路

Joshua Radin

North London house duo Gorgon City hit Shanghai from STD as part of their latest tour. Named after the beast from Greek mythology, they released their first debut album Sirens, in 2014, which features the likes of Maverick Sabre and Jennifer Hudson. Catch their show at Arkham. > May 4, 10pm. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金二路

Barker

A highlight of Arkham’s huge month of live music, Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf returns to Shanghai. Expect an energetic night of hip hop and funk from the labelhead who helped launch the careers of musicians like Madlib, J Dilla, Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne, Knxwledge, Mild High Club, Mndsgn, and Anderson. Paak. > May 5, 10pm. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路 158号, 近瑞金二路

Rhodes

An acoustic folk performer from Cleveland, Ohio, Joshua Radin arrives in Shanghai for a show at MAO Livehouse. He’s released seven studio albums, and his songs have been featured in several films and TV series, especially his 2008 release, Simple Times. > May 4, 8pm, RMB150 presale, RMB180 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 Shanghai electronic music promoters Say Yes bring over British producer Sam Barker for a show at Elevator. Known for his left-field techno and rhythmic complexity, he’s one half of prominent duo Barker & Baumecker and the co-founder of Berlin label Leisure System. > May 10, 10pm. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu , 新乐路218号4楼, 近东湖路

UK Singer-songwriter Rhodes is an up-and-comer who’s supported Rufus Wainwright and Sam Smith in concert and performed live at Burberry fashion shows. His voice has been compared to Jeff Buckley, and he’s gained a large following since dropping his debut album in 2015. Catch his live show at Yuyintang. > May 10, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB160 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (5237 8662)

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The Cribs

Nina Kraviz

Shigeto

Known for his unique beats that mesh instrumental hip-hop, jazz and R&B with electronic music, Michigan-born producer and drummer Shigeto returns to Shanghai to promote his latest album, the fresh and engaging A New Monday. Catch his show at Yuyintang from Spectacles of Sound. > May 15, 8.30pm, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Split Works brings the UK punk-rock trio behind hits like ‘Men’s Needs’ and ‘Hey Scenesters!’ back to China, after they made their debut in 2016 for Concrete & Grass Festival. The Cribs are touring to support their latest album, 24-7 Rock Star Shit, a raucous collection of songs they recorded in five days. Shanghai punks Dirty Fingers play in support. > May 11, 8.30pm, RMB180, RMB220. Modern Sky Lab, 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路188号3楼, 近天虹路 (yoopay.cn/host/SplitWorks)

The Album Leaf

Producer and DJ Nina Kraviz was born and raised in Siberia, and had a successful career as a dentist before launching her electronic music career. Now, she runs two record labels, трип (pronounced ‘trip’) and Galaxiid, and has released a slew of unique and varied EPs. Catch her show at Arkham. > May 17, 10pm. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路 158号, 近瑞金二路

Recondite

Zhu

Rising star producer and singer Zhu returns to Shanghai thanks to STD. He’s been active since 2014 and released his first tracks while keeping his identity anonymous. His breakout track ‘Faded’ was nominated for a Grammy in 2015. He has performed at Coachella and Ultra Miami and collaborated with Skrillex. Catch his live performance at Modern Sky Lab. > May 18, 9pm. Modern Sky Lab, 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路 188号3楼, 近天虹路

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The Album Leaf is a project from San Diego songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle. Known for their ambient, hip-hop inflected electronic music, the band is touring through China in support of their first full-length album, Between Waves. Catch their Shanghai stop at MAO Livehouse. > May 17, 8.30pm, RMB150 presale, RMB200 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)

“Techno’s most intriguing antihero” Recondite comes to Shanghai for an intimate show at Elevator. The popular producer is known for his immersive audio-visual shows. He’s touring in support of his latest release, Daemmerlicht, which continues his blending of ambient, techno, classical music and hip hop. > May 18, 10pm. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 新乐路218号4楼, 近东湖路

Hear

Sin Fang, Sóley and Örvar Smárason China Tour

Iron & Wine

Nils Frahm

A highly regarded composer and producer based in Berlin, Nils Frahm has a devoted following thanks to his innovative blending of classical piano and electronic music. He’s had an ongoing collaboration with Ólafur Arnalds, and has released several acclaimed albums including 2012’s Stare and 2015’s Trance Frendz. Catch his Contemporale show at Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall. > May 20, 8pm. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Baoqing Lu 复兴中路1380号, 近宝庆路

New Noise offers up a China tour for three acclaimed Icelandic musicians at the newly opened Yuyintang Zhongshan Park. Sin Fang, Sóley and Örvar Smárason of band múm and FM Belfast are touring in support of their collaborative album, Team Dreams, which blends their folk sensibilities with futuristic pop melodies. > May 18, 9pm, RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. Yuyintang Zhongshan Park, 1398 Yuyuan Lu, by Changning Lu 愚园路1398号, 近长宁路 (newnoise.taobao.com)

A Nano World Tour

Boys Noize

One of the highlights of a huge month of music for Shanghai promoters STD is the return to China of German producer and DJ Boys Noize. The prolific producer has worked with everyone from Felix da Housecat to Skrillex, and has played every major festival, including Fuji Rock, Lollapalooza and Coachella three times. Catch his unique and uplifting show at Arkham. > May 26, 10pm, RMB150-200. Arkham, B/1, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路158号, 近瑞金二路

This acclaimed folk musician from South Carolina with a major following comes to Shanghai for an exclusive China show off the back of his sixth album, the Grammy-nominated Beast Epic. The record sees him return the more simple melodies and strippeddown folk that first made him famous, after experimenting with different sounds on previous albums. > May 20, 9pm, RMB280 presale, RMB350 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)

METZ

Xie Yugang, frontman of longstanding and well-respected Dalian post-rock group Wang Wen, teamed up with renowned French guitarist Serge Teyssot-Gay for a compilation album called A Nano World. The atmospheric record is lovely, ominous and otherworldly. Catch the two musicians together at Yuyintang as part of their China tour to promote the album. > May 19, 9pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Described by the New Yorker as “punishing, noisy, and exhilarating,” acclaimed Canadian punk-rockers METZ return to Shanghai for their latest show with Split Works. They’re touring in support of their latest album, Strange Peace, which dropped last September. > May 26, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB140 door. Yuyintang Zhongshan Park, 1398 Yuyuan Lu, by Changning Lu 愚园路1398号, 近长宁路 (yoopay.cn/ host/SplitWorks)

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Guess How Much I Love You Shanghai Beer Week

Commune Market

The Round 9 2018 Toyota Australian Football League Premiership Season match between the Gold Coast Suns and Port Adelaide Football Club goes down on the afternoon of Saturday, May 19. That’s right, a proper game of Aussie Rules, for proper premiership points. And the Jiangwan Stadium is even being renamed the Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium for the occasion. Grandstand tickets will run you just RMB100 for adults and RMB50 for children under 18. > May 19, 1:15pm, RMB100 per adult, RMB50 per child under 18. Adelaide Arena at Jiangwan Stadium, 346 Guohe Lu, by Zhengli Lu 国和路346号, 近政立路

Based on Sam McBratney’s beloved children’s classic, the show is about the tale of Little and Big Nutbrown Hare, who compete to measure their love for each other in what has become a classic, lovable story. Join the two bunnies as they jump off the pages and onto the stage, in a live, magical journey that is perfect for tiny theatergoers. > May 11-13, times vary, RMB100-380. Shanghai Centre Theatre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号, 近西康路

ShanghaiPRIDE Rainbow Bike Ride for IDAHOT

This 10-day festival founded in 2012 by Boxing Cat Brewmaster Michael Jordon has become a celebrated Shanghai tradition. Lovers of great beer and food can explore the city with a range of events from tap takeovers to beer pairing dinners. It kicks off with the Brew Cruise, a 400-person boat ride along the Huangpu River, with freeflow beers from 5 Shanghai breweries, and ends 10 days later with a Shanghai Beer Walk led by Untour. > May 11-20, locations vary. (www. shanghaibeerweek.com)

Lebensraum

The Tea Spell

First performed in Germany in 2012, The Tea Spell is a dance play and the second work in a trilogy by choreographer Zhao Liang. Inspired by an ancient tea set from the Tang Dynasty discovered at Famen Temple, the play follows three characters: a woodsman, a hermit and a monk. They encounter a fair lady and then get lost in an endless loop of changes, exploring the spiritual vastness of human beings through a fresh and elegant visual experience. > May 19-20, 7.30pm, RMB80-580. 1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Dongfang Lu 滨江大道1777号, 近东方路

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A time-honored ShanghaiPRIDE tradition, the Rainbow Bike Ride returns as a prePride event this year. As always, six teams of cyclists who represent the six colors of the Rainbow Flag will start out from different corners of Shanghai and converge at a picnic destination. This year, the ride falls on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), when people around the world stand together for respect and equality. > May 19, 8am, locations vary. Sign up at www.shpride.com

In this surreal play inspired by the 1920s silent films of Buster Keaten, two men create a mechanical maid to do their chores for them, projecting their desires and neuroses onto her. Things escalate when the maid develops a mind of her own and refuses to be bossed around. The German title, meaning ‘living space,’ is a literal and figurative reference to the small world in which the two men live, and the making of the doll is an extension of their own existence. > May 25-27, times vary. 1862 Theatre, 1777 Binjiang Dadao, by Dongfang Lu 滨江大道1777号, 近东方路

GREYBOX Hand-Drip Coffee Class

Edges

Ladies Who Tech

Ladies Who Tech host their inaugural convention in Shanghai, with a full day of conferences and talks to advocate for women working in STEM industries. The inspiring women speakers include the president of Bayer China, the director of engineering at General Motors China, and the CEO at Robin8. Cocktails and networking night to follow. > Jun 2, 9am-5.30pm, 5-8pm, RMB200680. Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu 嵩山路88号, 近太仓路 (www.ladieswhotech.cn)

Brewing your own coffee is fun, easy and satisfying. The simplest, most accessible way to start is with a filter brewing method. Spend 90 minutes with the GREYBOX team. And they’ll have you brewing beautiful coffee in no time. In GREYBOX’s coffee class, you learn the basics of brewing hand-drip coffee and explore the different variables (grind, time and agitation) that can be adjusted to change the taste of your brew. You’ll find it easy to brew coffee the same way at home, and drink lots of delicious coffee throughout the session. > Every Saturday, 10.30am – 12pm (reservations required; minimum four students per class), RMB298. L2-237 IAPM, 999 Middle Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Xiangyang Nan Lu 淮海中路999号环贸iapm商场L2-237, 近襄阳南路(5456 5273).

Fondation Cartier pour l’art Contemporain, A Beautiful Elsewhere

East West Theatre’s latest production is Edges, a unique show exploring themes of emotional uncertainty and change, with stories that span runaway fiancés and expectant parents, the fear of death and the fear of never having lived. For this dinner show held at Tex-Mex restaurant Bordertown, ticket holders get a free drink upon arrival and can also take advantage of a specially prepared menu that includes vegan options. > May 25-27, 8pm, Bordertown, 393 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 威海路393 号, 近石门一路

The Great Shanghai Pillow Fight and Pajama Party

AFL Shanghai: Port Adelaide vs Gold Coast Suns

This diverse and evocative exhibition presents 100 emblematic artworks from the Fondation Cartier pour l’art Contemporain collection of international art. The show is a voyage to the heart of multidisciplinary artistic worlds: photography with Daido Moriyama and Raymond Depardon, painting with Chéri Samba, film with David Lynch and Beat Takeshi Kitano, design with Marc Newson and Alessandro Mendini, and sculpture with Ron Mueck and Sarah Sze, plus plus Chinese contemporary artists Gao Shan, Hu Liu, Li Yongbin, Cai Guo-Qiang and Huang Yong Ping. > Daily until July 29, Power Station of Art, 200 Huayuangang Lu, by Miaojiang Lu 花园港路200号, 近苗江路 (powerstationofart.com)

Thought pillow fighting is just a fun activity for kids? Think again. Thanks to our innovative friends in Japan (who else?), it is now a sport. A sport that requires full courts, uniforms and even referees. Never one to miss out on the hottest trend on the planet, those geniuses over at Cages Bar and Sports have decided to host The Great Shanghai Pillow Fight and Pajama Party.Doors open at 8pm, and RMB100 entrance fee gets you three drinks (beer, wine or spirit), while there will be two DJs and great prizes. > May 19, 8pm, RMB100. Cages Bar & Sports, 3/F, Jing’an Sports Center, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu 江宁路428号静安体育中心 3楼, 近武定路

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pick of six

Jaime Hayon: Funtastico

Until Jun 1 Modern Art Museum, 4777 Binjiang Da Dao, by Pudian Lu 滨江大道 4777号, 近浦电路 (6878 1339)

Fondation Cartier pour l’art Contemporain, A Beautiful Elsewhere Until July 29 Power Station of Art, 200 Huayuangang Lu, by Miaojiang Lu 花园港路200号, 近苗江路

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Pick of exhibitions art

(powerstationofart.com)

Eternal Flow: Zaha Hadid Until Jul 22

HOW Art Museum, No. 1,

Lane 2277 Zuchongzhi Lu,by Shengxia Lu 祖冲之路2277弄1 号, 近盛夏路 (5157 2222)

Live Your Dreams

Until May 24 Noeli Gallery, 1/F, Building 2, 165 Taiyuan Lu, near Yongjia Lu 太原路165弄2号底楼, 近永嘉路 (www.

noeligallery.com)

FAKE i REAL ME

Until May 20 Art+ Gallery, 191 Nan Suzhou Lu, by Sichuan Zhong Lu 南苏州路191号, 近四川中路 (www.artplusshanghai.com)

Ye Yongqing: Out of Nothing

Until May 20

Yuz Museum, 35 Fenggu Lu, by Longteng Avenue 丰谷路35号, 近龙腾大道 (www.yuzmshanghai.org)

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Hotel newS

Lucy Xu has been named the General Manager of Renaissance Shanghai Putuo Hotel. In her role, Xu will be in charge of the hotel’s operations and management. A hospitality industry veteran, Xu began her career in 1992 and served as the General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong right before her newest appointment.

The Marriott East China Business Council teamed up with Operation Smile to launch ‘Cycling for Love, Ride for Smile’ charity event. More than RMB227,000 was raised and donated to pay for the transportation and operation expenses for underprivileged children with cleft lip or cleft palate conditions in rural China.

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Parkview hosted its 2018 wedding show on April 7. The hotel’s Grand Ballroom was transformed into a sea of pink with floral displays.

On April 9, InterContinental Shanghai Jing’An celebrated its renaming with a concert titled ‘New Visage’. Celebrities, VIP clients and members of the media were impressed with the dynamic performance of awardwinning German artists, Les Sirenes, who ended the show with the Chinese traditional tune, ‘Butterfly.’

The Fairmont Peace Hotel welcomed 10 married couples to share their love stories and renew their vows in front of an audience. Some of the couples have been together for as long as 30 years. These couples were presented with a special wedding certificate that bears their fingerprints, which signifies the permanence of their love and the unique qualities of their relationship.

On April 15, the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai hosted a luxury wedding fair with the theme of ‘The Love of a Lifetime’ in partnership with Youzi Wedding, Perfeito Wedding, photography studio TC Vogue, jewelers I-PIMO, wedding dress designer Tony Ward, and Godiva Chocolatier.

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city scenes

CITY SCENES

In collaboration with Ctrip and Suzhou Tourism Bureau, That’s hosted a Suzhou Cultural Heritage Workshop at the Four Seasons Pudong on April 14. Guests were treated to Chinese tea ceremony performance and various traditional arts and crafts workshops, as well as an exquisite afternoon tea.

On March 30, Herschel Supply and KKtP, a Shanghai-based footwear and apparel label, unveiled their limited edition crossover collection at DOE Xintiandi store.

MyMM launched its first converted shipping container O2O retail space on April 9-15 at Hong Kong Plaza, showcasing more than 120 lifestyle and fashion brands on a virtual wall. Visitors can scan the QR code of the products to check out their features and specs, and make the purchase directly with their phone.

The London EDITION’s Punch Room hosted three pop-ups and an education seminar around Shanghai in April as part of the ‘Punch on the Road’ series. The Shanghai EDITION’s newly appointed Director of Bars, Chris Peart, made guest appearances at Union Trading Company, El Ocho and Atelier to offer a preview of the soon-toopen hotel and F&B destination.

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On March 22 to April 14, Consulate General of Ecuador hosted ‘Cacao, the Fine Aroma of Our Identity’ to introduce chocolates of the country at Wanda Reign on the Bund. Well-known Ecuadorian chefs presented Easter-themed chocolate brunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, as well as chocolate tasting and pairings with the best products from the South American nation.

The Lace Review fashion show was held on the third floor of Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art on March 22 to April 9.

Jadette Alliance hosted a product launch announcement at the Wanke Binjiang Center on March 31. With a theme of ‘Design Your Life and Lighten Your Amazing Family Life,’ the company will continue to provide customized high-end family-oriented services focusing on health, education, resources allocation and social interactions to its 30,000 members.

Lee Kum Kee hosted a gathering with media friends at their Shanghai headquarters to celebrate its 130th anniversary.

On March 26, Heyi Herbal participated in the 138th annual meeting of the Japan Pharmaceutical Association. Dr. Lv Zhi, Senior Director of Research and Development shared his knowledge of TCM skincare products with the audience

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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) 457 Jumen Lu, by Runan Jie (3159 5833) 1) 愚园路 491 号 , 近镇宁路 2) 局门路 457 号 , 近汝南街

Element Fresh Delivery to the rescue! Bored of Breakfast? Lost for Lunch? Dinner dilemmas? Give the English -speaking delivery hotline a buzz and order from a wide variety of wholesome gourmet salads, fresh fruit juices, amazing appetizers, scrumptious lunch or dinner entrees, and American style breakfasts. Instant confirmation, pay by mobile pay or credit card, or even cash-on delivery. Scan the QR code & select ‘Order Now’, or visit www.ElementFresh.com & select ‘Delivery’. Element Fresh has 16 restaurants across Shanghai!

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Asia Glasshouse lets each diner enjoy “Asian cuisine with a western twist” by its innovative cooking method accompanied by memorable ingredient and condiments. 11am-midnight (Sun-Thu) 11am2am (Fri-Sat). 1/F, No 7, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一层 , 近黄陂南路

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

Chinese hot-pot

POP This all-day dining American Brasserie at Three on the Bund pays tribute to the 1970s American pop culture with vintage decor featuring chandeliers along with wood, leather and stone elements that create a warm atmosphere. Influenced by the chic vibe of Miami, the new POP bar offers a range of light and fruity drinks, completed with a lively music selection. MonSun 11am-11pm. 7/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,

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Cantonese

by Guangdong Lu pop@on-the-bund.com. www. threeonthebund.com. 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东

Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace Qimin, the restaurant originated from Taiwan and created by the same people who brought us “GREEN & SAFE.” The bustling marketplace environment is filled with organic groceries, fresh seafood,a variety of vegetables, assorted meats, open kitchen food stands and diners surrounded by lively marketplace food stands, creating a real food bazaar atmosphere. Every item on the menu is carefully selected from the original source, making sure all ingredients are completely natural or organic. Without exception, all dishes are from “Farm to Table” using the most natural ingredients for the boiler in order to extract the primary flavors nature has to offer. 1) 7/F, Takashimaya Department Store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6295 2117) 2) (NEW) 4/F, Reel Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6258 8777) Daily 10.30am-11pm 1) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋百货 7 楼 , 近玛瑙路 2) 南京西路 1601 号芮欧百货 4 楼 , 近常德路

Ming Court With chefsí adept in culinary creativity, Ming Court presents exquisite Cantonese cuisine with a twist, offering authentic flavors and refined wine pairings to create a wonderful culinary experience. On top of dim sum and dessert menus, the restaurant also offer a la carte and set menus as well as some seasonal specialities. The wide selection of dishes also include some award-winning Ming Court signatures. Level B1, 333 Shenhong Lu, Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao, by Suhong Lu (5263 9618) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm, Sat-Sun 11am – 3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sun 5.30-10pm 申虹路 333 号 B1 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

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, 11.30am-2.30pm. Afternoon tea, 2.30-4.30pm on weekends only. Dinner daily, 5-10pm. Level 3, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6225 8665) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 3 楼 , 近愚园路。

Shàng-Xí This elegant Chinese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong showcases the very best of Cantonese cuisine, and has earned its reputation as one of the top-rated restaurant on the Chinese mainland by Forbes Travel Guide for five years. Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. (2036 1310). 2/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店二楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

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 .

Suntime Century Relax in our lavish private rooms and allow our food to delight your senses with wonderful tastes, textures and aroma. Offering authentic cuisine from the Canton, Hunan and Shanghai regions, guests can embark on an exploration of Chinese culinary excellence. Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 (3867 9199)

YUE Chinese Restaurant is presenting an exciting blend of local & traditional Cantonese

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 (63931234-6330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www.hyattonthebund. com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

Yu Yuan Chinese Restaurant A fine dining room designed in modern Art Deco style. Their experienced chefs bring their rich experience and

Listings

OPEN DOOR 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

Huaiyang Restaurant RIVER DRUNK specializes in grand Huaiyang cuisine and fresh seafood, offering traditional southeastern delicacies in a charming and refined environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

Sichuan The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual portions rather than family style. Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 1717) 11am2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路

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

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: 11am – 2.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am – 2.30pm (Saturday & Sunday, Yum Cha); Dinner: 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

yunnan

中路

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

Si Fang San Chuan Showcasing the art of Southwestern Chinese cuisine with a touch of modern understanding and creative presentation, this Bund-side restaurant offers flavors that are adjusted to suit the local palate. Meanwhile, a bar inspired by Shanghainese cultural heritage is also another highlight of the concept. Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 5-10pm. (6033 5833). N103, Bund Finance Center 558 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu 外滩金融中心中山东二路 558 号 1 幢

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

N103 室 , 近枫泾路

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

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 ShangriLa, 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

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

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

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 9am10pm 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

WBC 2017 Winner Dale Harris Shares His Knowledge at GREYBOX COFFEE Since opening in December 2016, GREYBOX COFFEE has established itself as a major proponent of the Third Wave Coffee movement in China. Now with a strong crowd of coffee geek fans in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Chongqing and Shenzhen, GREYBOX COFFEE recently invited the 2017 World Barista Championship winner, Dale Harris, to its iapm Mall outlet for a special workshop to share with the audience his passion for the craft of coffee making. One thing that Harris and GREYBOX COFFEE share is their dedication to specialty coffee, which was the main reason that initiated the collaboration between them. During Harris’ China visit, he also worked with the GREYBOX COFFEE team to conduct training on the entire coffee making process, from the bean selection and roasting to brewing and serving espresso-based drinks to the customer. For Harris, his interest in coffee stemmed from his love of café culture. “This love eventually made me want to learn more about what is a good cup of coffee,” he says. “In a really good cup of coffee, you can really taste all the floral and tea notes. That really opened up a whole new world for me.” Since winning the WBC 2017 competition in November, Harris has been offered many opportunities to travel to different countries to share his passion in coffee. At his workshop at the GREYBOX COFFEE iapm Mall location, Harris also shared with the audience the signature beverage that won him the prestigious competition. “Espressos are often too bold, and they exaggerate the flavors within the coffee,” says Harris of his winning drink. “[What I did was] all about dragging out all the hidden undertones within the coffee that you can’t necessarily taste in an espresso and bringing them to the foreground – basically making those complex and nuanced bitterness and herbal flavors an attraction.” Over the past year, GREYBOX COFFEE has opened 14 outlets in some of China’s biggest cities, spreading the gospel of specialty coffee around the nation. In addition to serving great coffee, the brand has also set up workshops to promote the concept through continuous research and discussions with world-class coffee experts and baristas. Now with WBC winners Dale Harris and Tetsu Kasuya’s recipes for espressobased drinks and drip coffee, a prime selection of beans with an SCA rating of 80 and above, the newest equipment for brewing and grinding, GREYBOX COFFEE will continue to set the benchmark for specialty coffee in China. > L2-237, iapm, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 淮海中路999号iapm L2-237, 近陕西南路 (5456 5273) > L103b, Level 1, 66 Yincheng Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu银城路66号尚悦湾1层L103b, 近浦东南路 (5098 7907) > www.greyboxcoffee.com

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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

chocolate Jean Paul Hévin is a French “Haute Couture” chocolate-maker, whose label of chocolates is a successful brand of gourmet chocolate. The adventure of Jean Paul Hévin begins in the tropics with the search for the rarest, most refined cocoa beans. It continues back in France with a search for the best creams and hazelnuts, the most scented honeys and other outstanding ingredient. Jean Paul Hévin stores are created as chocolate cellars, confined spaces in which, at constant levels of humidity and temperature, customers could be captivated by the subtle cocoa aromas and choose their purchases in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. LG2 city’super, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 789 West Nanjing Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (400-653-8820, www.citysuper.com.cn) 南京西路 789 号兴业太古汇地下二层 city’super

– 肇嘉浜路 1111 号地下一层 3) 梅龙镇伊势丹店 – 南京西路 1038 号地下一层 4) 大上海时代广场店 – 淮海中路 99 号地下一层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 5) 环贸广场店 - 淮海中路 99 号地下一层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 6) 兴业太古汇店 - 南京西路 789 号兴业太古汇地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内

hotel buffets 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 .

Café Reign The all-day restaurant, Café Reign features a spacious and comprehensive open kitchen, offering an authentic Shanghai breakfast buffet, business lunch and a semi-buffet dining experience. Daily 6am-10.30pm. 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

C MARKET provides an indulgent and lively culinary experience, allowing to guests to Enjoying indoor or terrace dining in an elegant and gorgeously sun-lit buffet restaurant with show kitchen counters that have a little bit of everything to satisfy any palate. Ranging from bold new cuisines to traditional favourites, sweet treats to spicy dishes, the possibilities at C Market are endless. (5263 9628, cdshh.cmarket@ cordishotels.com, WeChat: CordisHongqiao, http://www.cordishotels.com/sc/shanghaihongqiao/restaurants-and-bars/c-market/) Breakfast: 6.30-10.30 am daily; Lunch: 11.30 am-2 pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30 am - 2.30 pm (Sat & Sun); Dinner: 6-9.30 pm daily; A La Carte: 6.3010.30 pm. Ground Floor, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu 申虹路 333 号 G 层，近苏虹路 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,

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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 Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6-10pm www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一路 2 号

1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路）

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, 5.309.30pm. 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

超 • 生活店内

ROYCE’ From the great land of Hokkaido, blessed by nature, came ROYCE’ chocolates in 1983. Hokkaido is gifted with crystal clear water and pure fresh air. This nature environment is much like the famous European Chocolate producing countries. It is here in Hokkaido that the finest, strictly selected ingredients are combined to make perfect chocolates. Each and every bite will bring your senses to Hokkaido. 1) ifc Store - LG2 city’super, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 2) Shanghai Metro City Store - B1, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 3) Shanghai isetan Store - B1, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 4) Shanghai Times Square Store - B1 city’super, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu 5) Shanghai iapm Store - LG1 , 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 6) HKRI Taikoo Hui Store - LG2 city’super, 789 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (400-653-8820, www. citysuper.com.cn) 1) 国金中心店 – 陆家嘴世纪大道 8 号地下二层 city’super 超 • 生活店内 2) 美罗城店

Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com

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

外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路

Canton Table With nostalgic ambiance inspired by shikumen lanehouses and glamorous buildings along the Bund, this new Cantonese dining concept at Three on the Bund dances between the old and the new, bringing Shanghai diners the essence of the culinary culture of Guangdong. Whether you’re craving some home-style cooking or sophisticated delicacies, Canton Table offers an extensive selections, featuring high quality fresh ingredients and traditional cooking skills. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm, SatSun 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-10.30pm. cantontable@ on-the-bund.com. www.threeonthebund.com.5/ F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路 3 号 5 楼 , 近广东路 . (6321 3737)

Yi Café The Bite of Culinary Heritage of the World features delicacies from 11 live stations offering gastronomic delights from eight countries. Highlight include fresh lobster, sweet shrimp, baby abalone, Arabic beef, Turkish pizza, Indian tandoori bull frog, Japanese natto tempura and freshly baked chocolate fondant, and a new series of Master Shen Hongfei’s favorite spring dishes like Hainan Wenchang chicken, Huaiyangstyle steamed bun with wild vegetable filling. 2/F, Grand Tower Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888). Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm Mon to Fri, Brunch 12 – 3pm Sat & Sun, Dinner 5.30pm – 10pm daily. 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼 2 楼，近陆家嘴环路

Deli 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. 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

Kempi Deli Freshly baked homely bites including freshly baked bread, muffins, cakes, chocolates, pastries, ice-creams, sandwiches, cold cuts and cheese will make a visit to Kempi Deli something to look forward to any day. You won’t know where to start! 50% off on all breads after 18:00 daily. (3867 8888) Hours: 7.30am-7pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

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 sought-after authentic dishes including hand crafted dim 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

RuiKu Restaurant The rooftop restaurant RuiKu serves fine-casual dining with a sharing concept. Enjoy the stunning view of the Bund’s historic waterfront and Pudong’s futuristic skyline. 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 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

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 12-2.30pm; 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

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海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路

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. Combining gastronomy and entertainment with 3D animation, Jade on 36 welcomes Marco Polo intrigue, as all of your senses are tended to with culinary expertise to present an entertaining 6-course set menu especially for your year-end parties. Priced at RMB798 net per person for a six-course meal. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888), Lunch: 12pm, Dinner 5.30pm or 8pm. fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www. shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila. 富城路 33 号，近陆家嘴环路

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

Jean Georges One Michelin star restaurant JeanGeorges is the world-renowned eponymous chef’s first signature restaurant outside of New York. At the Bund-side restaurant, guests can enjoy his famed contemporary French cuisines at a newly renovated space with a fresh an elegant dining room, lounge, open kitchen and private rooms. Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu) jgrespak@on-thebund.com. www.threeonthebund.com. 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路 (6321 7733)

一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

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

Oceans Dining in a romantic and contemporary setting, an extensive array of selected premium products from the sea. A distinct and innovative gourmet experience to satisfy the most discerning of tastes, Ocean fully realizes the art of cooking. Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1 楼 , 近公平路 ON56 This four-in-one restaurant at Grand Hyatt Shanghai offers the best cuts of prime beef from the Grill, sumptuous Italian classics from Cucina, top-shelf sushi from Kobachi and delectable sweets from Patio. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm; 56/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong

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

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

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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

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

Fusion

Yi Lu (5308 5399) booking@unico.cn.com, www. unicoshanghai.com 广东路 17 号外滩 3 号 2 楼，近中山东一路

国际商业广场 6 座 3 楼 , 近大宁路 (6107 5390)

Italian Acqua offers an inspired menu that captures the spirit of Italian dining. The open kitchen and oven are a focal point of the restaurant’s dining experience. Guests will also enjoy the large indoor aquarium and stunning views over the Huangpu River. With daily lunch and dinner service, Acqua is always a good choice to enjoy a delicious meal. (3867 9192) Lunch: 11.30am -2.30pm; Dinner: 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

Camelia Offering a range of authentic Italian dishes perfect for all occasions like a business lunch or a gathering with friends and family, at the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia, you can experience what the Italians call ‘la dolce vita.’ Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.3010pm. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

GAIA2 is known of its authentic Italian food. With adorable mosaic desks, red and black chairs and unique glasses, GAIA 2 is truly an art space Room 605 &613 on 6/F & Room 703 on 7/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am10pm 淮海中路 999 号环贸广场 L6-605，613， Mercedes me, The Bund This culinary spinoff courtesy of the luxury German automaker offers creative fusion international cuisine with the theme of ‘Respect the Mother Nature.’ Perfect for guests seeking a novel and refined dining experience, the ambiance and dishes showcase a balance between presentation and gastronomic aptitude. Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thu-Sat 10am2am. (6033 5833). N103, Bund Finance Center 558 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu 中山东

L7-703, 近陕西南路

ISOLA means “little island” in Italian, which expresses a rich marine culture in Mediterranean sea around Italy and was inspired by original Italian food. Room 17, 4/F, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm, afternoon tea: 3-5pm; dinner: 6-10.30pm 世纪大道 8 号上海国金中心 L4 楼 17 号铺 , 近陆家嘴环路

二路 558 号外滩金融中心 1 幢 N103 室 , 近龙潭路

German 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: 11am2am 3) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-12am 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 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266 号 , 近红松东路

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venue for all sorts of gatherings. 3rd Floor, Block 6, Daning International Commercial Plaza, 1918 Gonghexin Lu, by Daning Lu 共和新路 1918 号大宁 KOI KOI will light up your senses by sizzling Teppanyaki , fresh Sashimi, Sushi, BBQ and Sake. Reasonable-priced business lunch sets also available. 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai Puxi, 500 Hengfeng Lu, by Tianmu Xi Lu (5253 9999-6326, www.intercontinental.com) Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 上海浦西洲际酒店 2 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路

HE Japanese Restaurant Tokyo-native head chef introduces authentic Japanese cuisine using only jet-fresh imported ingredients in sophisticated cooking methods and timehonored craftsmanship. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. RMB1088/1538/1888. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 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 At Nadaman Japanese Restaurant, contemporary design meets exceptional cuisine. The traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine is Nadaman's signature set menu. It reflects the best of seasonal produce and fresh ingredients, artistically presented, both in food and in the choice of unique décor. The efficient simplicity is complemented by professional and courteous service while the atmosphere is redolent with the cultivation of over 180 years of Japanese hospitality. Master Chef Takayuki Oshima, Nadaman Group Executive Chef, presents exclusive kaiseiki menu at RMB880 per person from July 3-9. The price is subject to 10 per cent service charge and 6% value-added tax. (2828 6888) Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.3010pm (fbreservations.slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila) 2/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 富城路 33 号，近陆家嘴环路

VA BENE in shanghai is a modern Italian restaurant with new designed dining environment and extraordinary Italian food thath combines tradition and innovation. 1/F, No 7, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-midnight 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一层 , 近黄陂南路

Japanese 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 sake-cuisine pairings served. Wifi available. 1) L422, 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 11.30am2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.1) 世纪大道 8 号 ifc 国金中心 4

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

Sazanka Traditional Japanese Teppanyaki recommended by Michelin Guide "Taste of Okura" - Combination of Rigid Selection of Seasonal Ingredients and Top Chef. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu（6415 1111-5211）花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 , 近长乐路

Mediterranean 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. 延安中路 1218 号南京西路静安嘉里中心南区广场

Chelae: Chelae is a modern seafood bistro where elegance meets authenticity. Chelae has three different dining areas all with their own personality, aiming to create a casual sophistication, cozy elegance and laid-back luxury atmosphere. Presenting a wide range of both local and imported quality products featuring fresh seafood with a focus on crabs and charcoal oven cooking premium meat, Chelae serves a globally-inspired sophisticated Cuisine including Mediterranean, French, and more. 2:30-11pm daily. 2/F, No.18, Lane 217 Maoming Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 2/F, No.9, Lane 229 Maoming Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (5255 6865) 丰盛里茂名北路 217 弄 18 号 2 楼， 229 弄 9 号 2 楼 (5255 6865)

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 7am-10pm;Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Former French Concession>357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3338 4660) thoughtforfood@livingoctave. com. www.livingoctave.com 建国西路 357 号 , 近太原路

Modern

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 An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店二楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

The Chop Chop Club | UNÏCO Shanghai. The Chop Chop Club is the restaurant by world renowned chef Paul Pairet for UNÏCO Shanghai. Product driven, boldly essentialist and borderline primitive, it is a casual take by Pairet on global and honest home cooking. Every day from 6pm until 7.30pm, The Happy Early Bird promotion gets you 50 percent off on an extensive selection of drinks. Dinner: Everyday 6-11pm. Three on the Bund, 2F, 17 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong

GYU SAMURAI Specializing in Japanese-style hotpot and barbecue, GYU SAMURAI selects high quality wagyu beef for its dishes and serves them in a space designed with Japanese aesthetics. In addition to beef, you can also savor a wide range of Japanese sake and various types of dishes to go along with your drinks, making it the perfect

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

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) 铜仁路 255 号，近南京路

Ooedo Japanese Restaurant Serving authentic and high quality Japanese cuisine on an extensive menu since opened in 1995, they’ve introduced consultant Mr. Yoshida-san

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Pizza PizzaExpress 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) Suite 107, Shanghai Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano. cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 1) 黄陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 107 号 , 近西康路 3) 永嘉路 570 号 111 单元 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/ C, 近华山路 5）淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 403 号铺 , 近黄陂南路

Steakhouses 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 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

The Grill With a central grill, rotisserie and a large built-in marble displaying the freshest seafood, it is a contemporary and colorful venue for guests in search of the freshest seafood and succulent prime grade meats grilled right in front of them in the open kitchen. 56/F Jin Mao Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am2.30pm; 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

Spanish Albero Enjoy Albero’s innovative Spanish tapas menu, ideal for sharing with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated in an Andalusian style with sedimentary rock from the Huangpu River. (3867 9196) Lunch: 12pm-3pm; Dinner: 6-10pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路

authentic Spanish cuisine for every customer. In addition to the excellent quality of raw materials, the process is made simple and fast in the stylish minimalist restaurant. Pudong Kerry: 1378 Huamu Lu, Room B104, Kerry Centre, by Fangdian Lu (5858 0617) 2) Jingan Kerry: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, B1, Room 10, Jing'an Kerry Centre, , by Changde Lu (6173 7983) 1) 花木路 1378 号嘉里中心 B104, 近芳甸路 2) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 B1 楼 10 室 , 近常德路

Tapas & Lounge The food at Azul is created by Eduardo Vargas, mixed with Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. During the last 14 years, the cuisine has been diversified with flavors, herbs, and great quality of ingredients, making Azul until today one of the best LatinMediterranean restaurants in Shanghai. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (5405 2252) 武康路 378 号武康庭 8 楼 , 近泰安路

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.

Thai 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

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

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

nightlife Bars

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 Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am marketing@kaibabeerbar.com 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路 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

心南区 1 层 05 号 , 近常德路 2) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商场 L5-503 室 , 近陕西南路 3) 太仓路 181 弄上海新天地北里 22,23 号 1 层 02A 单元 , 近黄陂南路

vietnamese

UNÏCO Shanghai. Launched in 2012 UNÏCO Shanghai quickly became one of Shanghai's favorite dining and nightlife destinations. Occupying the second floor of the heritage structure Three on the Bund, it boasts stunning views and stylish interiors. Welcoming guests at night with an extensive selection of cocktails and a carefully curated music list with a latin flair. Live music bands and internationally acclaimed DJs play there regularly. Every day 6pm until late, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Three on The Bund, 2/F, by Guangdong Lu (0215308 5399; booking@unico.cn.com; www. unicoshanghai.com) 中山东一路 3 号外滩 3 号 2 楼 , 近广东路

Clubs Bar Rouge The go-to spot for Shanghai’s glitterati, this chic lounge offers expertly mixed cocktails, the latest electro beats and one of the best views on the Bund. 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199) Sun-Wed: 6pm-3am; Thu-Sat: 6pm-late www.bar-rougeshanghai.com 中山东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路 M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where a chic dining room offering up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@m1ntglobal.com www.m1ntglobal. com 福州路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路 MYST Daily 9:30pm-late 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu (64379999) 延安中路 1123 号 , 近富民路 RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

sports Bars

路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

CAGES: Combined with American dining, baseball batting cages and over ten other sports in nearly 4,000square meters' Jing'an location, CAGES is the spot for you. Whether you are dining with your team or competing for bar game supremacy with your friends, CAGES has you covered. Be sure to contact us about our leagues, including dodgeball, 4v4 soccer, combat archery and more. 9am - 2am daily. Jingan Sports Center, 3/F, 428 Jiangning Lu, by Wuding Lu (3112 2950) 江宁路428号3

安中路 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路

Greyhound Café focuses on innovation of a trendy dining experience and fine culinary skills. Having turned into a modern Thailand restaurant, it provides authentic yet traditional Thai cuisine in a fine-dining environment. 1) Room5, 1/F, Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 11am-10pm 2) Room 503 5/F, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am-10pm 3) 02A,1/F,22,23 Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-11pm (Sun-Thu) 11am-2am (Fri-Sat) 1) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中

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

楼, 近武定路

Hotel Bars 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

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

1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路

COLCA COLCA is the latest restaurant of celebrity chef & serial restaurateur Eduardo Vargas. This time he cooks food of his heritage: Peruvian. COLCA is a restaurant & bar specializing in seafood and grilled meats. It also features the first Pisco Bar in China with a wide range of pisco cocktails. Tucked into a new complex at Hengshan Lu, the restaurant boasts highceilinged interiors and a beautiful outdoor terrace. Dinner: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am; Weekend Brunch: 11am-4pm, close on Monday. Rm2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (5401 5366)

Camelia Bar Perfect for a casual drink after work with friends and colleagues, the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong’s Camelia Bar offers a wide range of whiskeys, wines, champagnes and signature cocktails. The knowledgeable mixologists and bar staff are always on hand to offer recommendations perfect for your palate. 5pm-late. (2036 1300). 1/F, Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu. 世纪大道 210 号上

衡山路 199 号 2 楼 2201, 近永嘉路

Pintxos Numbers of meats and seafood are imported from Spain to ensure the most

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Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a

Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai. Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is

CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/

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

Connection 12 Adjacent to the hotel’s swimming pool, the stunning rooftop bar opens up to the evening sky and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Guests can soak up the relaxed setting while choosing from a selection of wines, cocktails and light snacks. Tue- Sat: 5pm1am Level 12, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu (5263 9999) 申虹路 333 号 12 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

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）

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 5pm-2am 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 2pm1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大堂 , 近广东路

Main Bar Ye Lai Xiang Located in a historic French club, the bar brings back the golden

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age in an Art Deco style. Fancy a taste of Whiskey and Brandy of your own? Pick from the full list and wait for an exclusive glass of cocktail to be served. Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu（6415 1111-5217）花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 ,

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

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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。

Red Passion Bar Experience Shanghai through the lights and energy of the hotel’s Red Passion Bar, located on the 30th floor. Take in views of the city while indulging in Royal Mojitos, fine wines and the full bar menu within a relaxed setting. (3867 8888) Hours: 4pm-1am. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二

Jiahui Health Jiahui’s experienced physical therapist developed personalized Clinical Pilates courses based on comprehensive assessment of your body status and your specific need. Featured courses are for below problems: functional scoliosis, post-partum rehabilitation, and sport injuries. Jiahui Medical Center (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 (400 868 3000)

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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

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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 .

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 down-tempo 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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Toni and Guy Celebrating 51 years of fashion,hair and heritage, Toni and Guy is an international brand offering the best and creative hairstyle to suit each client. 1) East Tower 209, ShanghaiCentre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 2) 1380 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu (5843 3830) 3) Unit F1A-06, B2, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2298) 4) 4/F, River Wing, Pudong shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (2828 6691) 1) 南京西路 1376 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

Dream Medical Group Established in 2005, this Shanghai outpost of this Korean cosmetics clinic offers a range of services from skincare to dental care treatments. Operating with international standards, the brand's medical professionals are constantly searching for new technology to upgrade their offerings. Enjoy laser hair removal once with coupon, underarms only. 3/F, Zhongyi Building, 580 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu www.dreammedical.com.cn TEL/Wechat: 13651969238 南京西路 580 号仲益大厦 A 座 3 楼 , 近成都北路 (136 5196 9238)

Bioscor Shanghai Clinic With over 10 years' experience, Bioscor's team of international docors and skin specialists are committed to provide you with the best level of service for all your cosmetic needs such as Botox, Filler, Pixel, Cutera, Ulthera, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Vein Therapy and Cosmetic Sugerys. No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@bioscor.com. cn www.bioscor.com.cn. 兴国路 89 弄 5 号 , 近湖南路

DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is affiliated with innovative healthcare provider DeltaHealth. Focusing on cardiovascular care, the general hospital is designed and built in accordance with joint Commission International (JCI) standards. DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is built to cover the entire Yangtze River Delta. The 200-bed capacity will enable the hospital to better serve patients and their families. Following its inauguration, DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai will open its general and cardiovascular outpatient services while accepting appointment requests for cardiac surgeries such as CABG, cardiac value repair, and certain aortic surgeries. (6015 1313/400 8210 277, www.deltahealth.com. cn, Wechat: DeltaHealth_CN) 109 Xule Lu, by Zhulu Xi Lu, QingPu District 青浦区徐乐路 109 号，近诸陆西路

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: 9am-6pm 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

Jiahui Health is China’s first foreignfunded “international hospital/clinic/wellness center” healthcare ecosystem operating with international standards. Established in 2009, Jiahui Health is headquartered in Shanghai and enjoys a strategic collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital. Jiahui encompasses a 500-bed international hospital; a series of satellite clinics offering specialist services from family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, dermatology, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry, rehabilitation, clinical psychology, day surgery, gastrointestinal endoscopy, CT/MRI imaging diagnostics; and wellness centers focusing on nutrition, body sculpting, sub health management, and mental health management. Jiahui Health covers each major neighborhood of the city, meeting the healthcare and wellness needs of families through a lifetime relationship. Jiahui is devoted to providing international patients with care, quality and convenience, and is regarded by many as their Partner for Life. 1) Jiahui International Hospital, 689 Guiping Lu, by Qinjiang lu 2) Jiahui Medical Center (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 3) Jiahui Clinic (Jing'an), Suite 101, 88 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu 1) 桂平路 689 号，近钦江路 2) 江湾城路 99 号 3 号楼 1-2 层 , 近殷高东路 3) 常熟路 88 号，近长乐路 (400 868 3000)

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Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Center, Tomorrow Square 4/F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu 2) 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. 3) Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm After Hours Care (Primary Care) Mon-Sun, 7pm-9am. Specialty and Inpatient Center, 3F, 170 Danshui Lu. (near Xintiandi) 4) 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 5) 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) 即墨路 150 号 Shanghai Lanhai Medical Center Located in the Shanghai World Finance Center’s Lanhai Plaza in Pudong, this clinic is furnished with advanced medical imaging equipment and an on-site pharmacy, and offers a comprehensive range of medical outpatient services including health check, GP, internal medicine , stomatology, dermatology, ophthalmology, E.N.T., gynecology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and mental health. The second phase of the clinic will include facilities and services like oncology, rehabilitation, a 24-hour pediatric specialty clinic, outpatient surgery center, endoscopy center, imaging center, medical cosmetology center, optical center, and other specialist departments. Daily 8am-5pm. (400 820 3999). 533 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongtai Lu.

Floor, 269 Wangdun Lu, SIP, Suzhou 苏州工业园区旺墩路 269 号圆融星座商场 3 楼 3210

Little Moment Massage located near Jing’an Temple, the cost-effective massage offers Chinese massage, aroma oil massage and traditional Chinese cupping. Make appointments by calling 176-2116-0808. 1)172 Yuyuan Lu, by Huashan Lu. 2) 150 Minli Lu by Gonghe Lu. 1) 愚园路 172 号，近华山路 2）民立路 150 号，近共和路

NIMMAN SPA (Ruihong Branch) - 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路 188 号，近天虹路（5588 3817）

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. B11F, 1398 Fangdian Road, Pudong, Shanghai （Only 5 Minutes Walk From Kerry Parkside）; Opening Hour: Monday-Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm; Tel: 4008-500911; information@yosemiteclinic.com; www. yosemiteclinic.com 上海浦东新区芳甸路 1398 号

Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics 1) 1139 Xianxia Lu, by Qingxi Lu (2216 3900, 2216 3999) Mon-Sat: 8.30am5.30pm 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: 8.30am5.30pm 4) 8 Quankou Lu, by Linquan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am-5.30pm www.ufh.com.cn 1) 仙霞路 1139 号 , 近青溪路 2) 金丰路 555 弄上海网球俱乐部内 , 近保乐路 3) 红枫路 525 号 A&B 区 1 楼 , 近明月路 4) 泉口路 8 号 , 近林泉路

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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

Dragonfly Shanghai 1) 2/F, 559 Nanchang Lu, by Shanxi 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 LG2-47, 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

Dragonfly Suzhou @ Harmony City This chain of contemporary urban retreats offers relaxing massage and beauty services to customers with high expectations. Stepping into an oasis with fusion Asian décor and dim lighting, guests will be surrounded by tranquil sounds, wonderful fragrances and a romantic ambience while they get pampered with signature treatments. (0512-6763 0486) Harmony City Mall, Room 3210, Third

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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. L6615, 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 7.30am-8.45pm 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 w

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Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 8am5pm, 24/7, 155 Songyuan Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu 宋园路 155 号，近红松东路 (6196 Shanghai Renai Hospital is the first private hospital in Shanghai. It has over 20 clinical departments with outpatient and inpatient services. Located in city center with convenient transportation, it is influential throughout the East China region and enjoys a high reputation. Free parking available within hospital compound. Specialties: Family medicine, internal medicine, general surgery, gynecology, E.N.T., T.C.M., dental, vaccination and immunization, dermatology, urology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic dermatology, plastic surgery etc. Operation Hours: Mon – Sun 9am-5pm. 127 Caoxi Lu (5489 3781, www.renaihospital.com) 漕溪路 127 号

0235); 2) 马当路 388 号地下一层 B1-06, 近合肥路 (6331 3188); 3) 梅花路 1029 号，近银霄路 (5080 6186)

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Orchid Massage 1) Huaihai Branch - 216 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 2) Xintiandi Branch - B1-06, 388 Madang Lu, by Hefei Lu 3) Huamu Branch - 1029 Meihua Lu, by Yinxiao Lu 1) 进贤路 216 号，近陕西南路 (6267

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

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: 9am-midnight. 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

Yu Massage Step into a tranquil dynastic setting when you cross the threshold of this spa, adorned in antique Chinesestyle decorations. Matching the decor, the services are primarily Chinese, offering Chinese massage, aroma oil massage and foot massage. 1) 199 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Renmin Dadao 10am-1:30am (6315 2915) www.yumassage.cn 2) 2/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu 3) 484 Xikang Lu, by Kangding Lu (6266 9233) 1) 黄陂北路 199 号，近威海路口 2) 新乐路 218 号 2 楼 , 近东湖路 3) 西康路 484 号 , 近康定路

Yoga Karma Life Yoga This large newly renovated high-end studio in Pudong offers a diverse range of styles and classes, including Ashtanga, Anusara, Hot yoga, soft Yin and Basics. The teachers are top notch and international, with world-renowned visiting guest teachers offering workshops

Master Arnold & WOOX!LIVING Find custom-made furniture & contemporary pieces to complete your living space here and abroad. From classic Canadian sideboard, vintage icons to Barcelona contemporary seating, you’re invited to explore. Salesman who speaks Chinese, English, German & Korean are always open for your furniture & interior ideas. Showroom New Opening in October 2017 in Qingpu. Call us or visit online shop: Joyce (Korean/ English/Chinese /German) 17321041917; Arnold (English/Chinese) 13611916641; George (English/German) 18962412911 www.wooxliving.com WeChat: wooxliving

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Leo

4.21~5.21

5.22~6.21

6.22~7.22

7.23~8.23

You’re itching to travel but this is not your month. Instead, plan a staycation in one of the thousands of new hotels in the city. When you spot your colleague at the hotel bar, ignore them.

Home takes focus with renovations and redecorating lighting up your stars. Trawl your ‘buy & sell’ WeChat groups for a good deal on sofa beds but always inspect before you buy. Employ a fengshui master for good measure.

With Saturn opposing your sign, things will get a little testy this month. Depending on your hobbies this may mean a doctor’s visit, Camel pub quiz or HSK exam. Down a shot of baijiu every morning for good luck.

Your favorite time of the year is fast approaching: ‘Beijing bikini’ season. Prepare by eating copious amounts of jianbing and scaling back your workouts to zero. No pain, no gain. And don't forget the sunscreen.

8.24~9.23

Virgo

9.24~10.23

10.24~11.22

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Your new ‘consultancy’ job turns out to mean American college admission advisor and you’re not even from the US. Oh well, at least your office is in a hip co-working space.

While your fairness is admirable, it’s time to get off the fence when your landlord proposes a rent hike for no reason. Cry me a Huangpu River!

Your glass is half-full this month, literally. The water in your lanehouse will mysteriously turn off at the crappiest moment, like when you get a bad bout of food poisoning from the street cart outside. No worries, though, eh Scorps.

Congratulations on staying in Shanghai for this long. Celebrate by getting the hell outta the city. Try Hainan, there are coconuts for days and it’s easy for your foreign friends to join you, as it’s visa-free now.

Capricorn

Aquarius 1.21~2.19

Pisces

2.20~3.20

Aries

3.21~4.20

Live a little. Like, try Mobiking a different route to work or order something new on Sherpas (do you really need another kimchi grilled cheese from Madison Kitchen?). Or, try Meituan: their delivery fee is cheaper and money is tight this month.

You have three planets in your sign this month meaning that you must do everything in threes at all times. Drink three Tsingtaos, eat three orders of shengjianbao, date in threes... you get the point.

You’re in an even dreamier mood than usual this month so be on high alert when wandering through your lane neighborhood, lest you end up in the wrong courtyard entirely. Eat congee everyday for good luck.

It’s time for your visa run but you’re “over” going to Hong Kong. Try somewhere new like Russia or Mongolia. Though electrical glitches are rife this month, so make sure you book the correct date. Pack red underwear only.

12.22~1.20

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Libra

11.23~12.21