That's Shanghai - September 2018

Shifting Gender Landscapes in the Middle Kingdom

城市漫步上海 英文版 9 月份 国内统一刊号: CN 11-5233/GO

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september 2018

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Editor's Note

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n the foreword of a recent reprint of her seminal work The Handmaid’s Tale (1985), Margaret Atwood noted that one of the most common questions she’s been asked over the past 30 plus years is whether the book is “a feminist novel.”

Atwood’s answer goes like this: “If you mean a novel in which women are human beings… and are also interesting and important, and what happens to them is crucial to the theme, structure and plot of the book, then yes. In that sense, many books are ‘feminist.’”

Well, in that sense, this month’s cover story (p41) by Erica Martin, which highlights the changing attitude towards women in China – from how they’re portrayed in pop culture to recent cases of sexual harass-

ment victims speaking out publicly against their attackers – also falls into that category.

In the Arts section, Erica passes the torch onto Sarah Forman, who’ll be taking over as our Arts Editor starting this issue. Check out her roundup of the Concrete & Grass Music Festival lineup on p32.

September means it’s backto-school month for kids, but in the Eat & Drink section, Cristina Ng has a list of Shanghai’s top cooking schools (p54) for those who’d like to pick up a new hobby this fall, plus the usual restaurant and bar openings around town.

Meanwhile, this month’s City feature highlights all the Chinese photographers who came out on top in the iPhone Photography Awards (p10).

September Last but not least, turn to p22 for my interview with Shanghai-based architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu (founders of Neri&Hu), where they share insights on new projects like The Sukhothai Shanghai, The Shanghai EDITION and Tsingpu Yangzhou Resort, as well as a book that was instrumental to the design concept of one of their most prominent projects, The Waterhouse.

Until next month,

Hourly updates on news, current affairs and general weirdness from around Shanghai and China.

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The wrap

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6 City

12 Life & Style

7 What a Waste

15 Kai-Li Ma

You may soon have to pay for your trash

The model-turned-entrepreneur on her new streetwear brand

10 Shot with iPhone Chinese winners of the IPPAWARDS 2018

Larger than life sunglasses for your bold new look

22 Neri&Hu Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu on their design philosophy

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18 So Shady

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28 Arts

50 Eat & Drink

32 Concrete & Grass

54 Back to School

A look at the lineup for Shanghai's favorite homegrown music fest

Learn to cook nearly everything at Shanghai's best classes

36 The Royal Concept

58 New Restaurants

The Swedish pop-rock band on their evolving sound

Modern Chinese, Blackbird 2.0, Latin American sandwiches and American pies

37 Maybe Noise

63 Behind the Bar

Controlled chaos from Beijing's newest record label

Five things not to say to a bartender

41 Cover Story Women in China Shifting Gender Landscapes in the Middle Kingdom

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64 EVENTS

Sep 12 Wed

Sep 15 Sat

Dua Lipa

SIP

Sep 18 Tue

Sep 30 Sun

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city

iPhone Only

Winning Shots from the 2018 IPPAWARDS, P10

Sexless Life P8

Kids' Spa P8

tales of the city

Talking trash

You May Soon Have to Pay to Throw Your Garbage Away

By Grace Mulamba and Bridget O’Donnell

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hanghai residents may soon be expected to pay garbage fees, thanks to a new house waste assessment system coming to the city by 2020. According to a report

by Shine, a ‘green account system’ was first introduced in 2013 to encourage residents to sort their garbage by category. Nearly 4 million households have registered since, forming the basis for further improvement.

To reinforce the waste disposal system, more garbage stations will be set up. Each resident will be allocated with a time to dump their waste and a designated station within their vicinity, where they can sort garbage into ID-automated bins. Encompassing a comprehensive range of recyclables, hazardous waste and biodegradable waste, these bins are designed with self-evaluation functions and can automatically update account users with bin capacities.

Under the incentivized system, residents can also earn points for sorting their trash into the correct bins. Points can then be exchanged for essential household items, including soap, toothpaste, phone top-up cards, bill payments and others.

Apart from enhancing garbage storage sites, local environmental agencies are aiming to resolve garbage overflow in the districts of Jing’an, Changning, Yangpu, Fengxian, Songjiang and Chongming by the end of 2018, while others will follow suit next year. A fully conceived national system – including the application of garbage fees – is expected to be in place by 2020.

The new proposals are part of a wider effort by Shanghai authorities to improve trash sorting for the city’s 24 million residents.

According to Shine, the government plans to increase its capacity of sorting trash by 30 percent over the next two years, with the aim of treating 32,800 tons per day.

Pudong is leading in the city’s war on trash. In June, district authorities unveiled an ‘intelligent garbage sorting machine’ that automatically weighs trash and sends overweight alerts. The machine also comes with a built-in big data platform, which monitors residents’ dumping records and allows them to check and redeem points straight from their phone. On-site data will also be reported back to authorities. Up to 20 of these

cutting-edge machines have already been installed across Pudong. The overall goal is to achieve 95 percent sorting efficiency and a 35 percent recycling rate in Pudong district within the next two years.

Other efforts being undertaken in Shanghai include more waste collection trucks, revamped garbage treatment facilities, the establishment of a few dozen largescale storage facilities and the opening of up to 8,000 waste sorting and recycling stations throughout the city. Surveillance cameras are even being installed in some residential complexes to track improper trash disposal, while an army of volunteers will be on call to educate their neighbors on recommended rubbish removal methods.

All of these protocols are being implemented to align with the guidelines published by the National Development and Reform Commission in July 2018. The guidelines call for a national urban residential garbage fee collection system by 2020. Scan the QR code to let us know where you stand on this trashy issue.

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the buzz Random Number

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The percentage of people born in the 1990s who say they have no sex life, according to a recently released survey of Chinese internet users. TryFun, an online adult product company owned by NetEase, conducted a survey of 4,000 users born in the 1980s and 1990s.

The results were released in a 54-page report titled ‘2018 China Sex Report of the 80 90 Generations.’ Of the 4,000 respondents, 54 percent reported having sex at least once a week, while 50 percent of respondents born in the 1990s reported having no sex at all. In contrast, 40 percent of the post-1980s generation are having sex at least twice a week. The sexual-activity report also revealed that the higher one’s income is, the higher the chance that he or she will have sex on a weekly basis. See more results from the survey by scanning the QR code.

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Don’t You Know Who I Am?

Su Ayhan

The 26-year-old economics graduate from Turkey went viral last month after being totally stumped on a gameshow question about the location of the Great Wall of China. In the short clip from the Turkish edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Ayhan struggled to answer what seemed like a pretty easy question: “Where is the Great Wall of China?” The answer options provided were China, India, South Korea and Japan. Surprisingly, Ayhan used not one, but two lifelines on the question. Following the backlash, Ayhan said: “I could use my lifelines whenever I wanted.”

Watch the video by scanning the QR code.

Quote of the Month

“These girls are too young for this” So wrote one netizen after images of a three-hour spa for children went viral online. This kids’ spa, which can be found at Shanghai’s Twinkle Premium Kids Cafe, is like a dream come true for anyone who likes to be pampered. Sitting in an environment reminiscent of a Disney princess movie, each child wears a pink bathrobe and enjoys a relaxing footbath while sipping a glass of grape juice. Social media users, however, weren’t impressed. Many argued that spending RMB218 to give a child a three-hour treatment would encourage ‘Princess Syndrome’ – a popular term in China used to refer to women who indulge in egocentrism and materialism. See more photos of the spa by scanning the QR code.

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E d i ted by B r i dget O ’ D o n n e l l / c i t y @ u r b a n a t o m y. c o m

gangjing / gàng jīng / 杠精 noun. People who argue for the sake of arguing; Usually young people who argue in order to feel a sense of intellectual superiority.

I love visiting the jianbing stand on my street corner every morning.

They are super oily and horrible for you. You might as well just drink oil.

I don't want to argue with you if you are going to be a gangjing. Whatever you say is right.

It's impossible for whatever I say to be right all the time. You are wrong again.

Whatever, bye.

Everyone goes through a phase in their youth where they want to be seen as “edgy.” In China, where much emphasis is given to social harmony and group consensus, vocally dissenting is a way for youngsters to achieve that.

In fact, so many young people are now cultivating their contrarian image that others are calling them out on it – by calling them gangjing, loosely translated as “argument prodigy.” You can find them in forums, on Zhihu, or in the comment section of news articles, arguing against other commenters.

Unlike Internet trolls, who would say anything to start an argument, gangjing believe their own opposing views, putting their foot down and arguing earnestly. (How else could you be a true contrarian?) Their arguments come in bullet points, complete with links to academic papers, footnotes and sometimes full bibliographies. It’s easy to imagine them behind their laptop screens, sipping soy lattes while reveling in the superior feeling of being the only one who sees the truth at a time when everyone else is misinformed. They are the elite minority, so very edgy and cool. (And intellectual!)

This feeling of superiority is so addictive that they scour online discussions just to find the next thing they can disprove. If any opinion presented online has any arguable facts or generalization, gangjing will find them and point them out. And so the cycle continues.

The more popular a certain point of view gets, the more satisfaction a gangjing derives from opposing it. Therefore, the place you’ll find the most of them is in the comment section of popular think pieces, such as WeChat posts with thousands of likes. The fact that China is full of inherent contradictions, compounded with the posttruth world we live in, makes it easy to find arguments against every valid opinion. We are living in the heyday of gangjing.

The best ways to handle gangjing are to, (1), ignore them, or (2), agree with them. The latter is sure to annoy them most of all. Mia Li

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Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Hospitality

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ince 1998, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai has been setting the benchmark for the city’s hospitality industry, delivering excellent services to its guests, and winning numerous awards and accolades along the way.

To celebrate this important milestone, the prestigious property is partnering with Shanghai Grand Theatre – which is also having its 20th anniversary celebrations this year – to host a series of events for esteemed guests who enjoy fine arts, as well as memorable culinary and hotel experiences.

Born on the same day in 1998, the two Shanghai landmarks have created exciting experiences for the city’s residents and visitors over the past two decades. This October, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai will proudly sponsor and support Shanghai Grand Theatre to bring one of the world’s top ballet companies, New York City Ballet, over to Shanghai for their firstever performance in China.

During this time, audience members attending the show at Shanghai Grand Theatre will be able to enjoy special themed

cocktails and food provided by the hotel.

Other exciting things are also happening at Pudong Shangri-La this month.

Upholding its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, they’ll attempt to break the Guinness World Records once again to raise awareness for breast cancer charity, More than Aware. This is the fifth world record setting attempt for the hotel after first creating the world’s longest yule log cake in 2011, hosting the most people blowing out candles simultaneously in support for Earth Hour in 2013, hosting the most people eating breakfast in bed in 2014, and hosting the most people tossing pizza dough in 2015.

Last but not least, Pudong Shangri-La will also have a multitude of offerings from room packages to special deals at their restaurants to celebrate this momentous occasion. Check out their website and WeChat for more information.

33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富 城路33号, 近陆家嘴西路 (6882 8888, www.shangri-la.com)

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life &

style

Neri&Hu

Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu on China's Architecture Scene, P22

Wear the Dragon P16

So Shady P18

Curvy House P20

spotlight

Kai-Li Ma

Model, TV Presenter and Founder of Mopsi Ever since she was discovered by a modeling agency at the age of 13, Hamburg native KaiLi Ma has appeared in the TV commercials, billboard ads and fashion shows for some of the world’s biggest brands. Earlier this year, the Shanghai-based model established her own streetwear label Mopsi, which is named after an anti-social ‘Unipig’ that she created.

You began your modeling career at age 13.

What was your first job like?

A modeling agency owner approached me on the streets of my hometown when I was 13.

I was very skeptical at first, but two weeks later, they booked me for my first job, where I played a tourist in an ad for the election. I later signed with an agency in Hamburg when I turned 17, and became a full-time model after I graduated from university.

For models, are there any notable differences between working in China versus other countries?

The biggest difference is that, a lot of times, clients and agents in China don’t see the value of building a long-term relationship. They are just looking for ways to do things as cheaply as possible. However, there are some really cool benefits about working in China, too. As a freelancer, I have direct access to clients and don’t have to go through an agency like in other parts of the world. On top of that, it’s easier for me to branch out into other fields like producing, acting and hosting.

What are some of the most memorable projects that you’ve done recently?

I just did a TVC for Nike that was directed

by Nicolas Winding Refn, who also shot the movie Drive. It was one of the most exhausting and physically demanding shoots I have ever done because I had to sprint through little alleyways for three days straight, which

“Mopsi is the perfect representation of me” translated to just 1.5 seconds on screen. But the outcome is totally worth the pain.

You just launched your own streetwear brand, Mopsi. What’s the inspiration behind it?

I have always been particularly drawn to streetwear, and my creations are inspired by my 90s upbringing. All the products, my art direction and the brand voice are directly influenced by my own personal taste and style.

Can you tell us about Mopsi the Unipig, and how you came up with it?

Pigs are my spirit animal. Three years ago, I designed a ‘Unipig’ (a unicorn-pig hybrid) to use as a tattoo on my ankle, and I later realized it also works really well as a brand logo. Mopsi is a human-hating, misanthropic Unipig. She is the perfect representation of me.

How has your experience as a model helped in the process of developing your own brand?

I have worked with many brands over the years, so I’ve been able to see how they operate and their ways of doing business.

Combining my modeling experience and my MBA degree in fashion, I’m taking everything that I learned to develop Mopsi in my own way, while trying to stay as authentic as possible by making only items that I would personally wear and love.

What’s next for the brand?

We’ve got our pop-up launch party on Sep 8 at Kaffiend on Fengxian Lu. Then, we’ll be hitting new retail spaces and markets and rolling out some new products in the fall.

See Kai-Li’s portfolio and clips at kaili.info; Visit mopsitheunipig.com to see her products.

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style radar Under the Lens

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Cristiano Ronaldo Goes ‘Sneaker Shopping’ in Beijing

Supreme’s Dragon Work Jacket

During his China publicity tour for Nike last month, C Ronaldo filmed an episode of Sneaker Shopping at Beijing’s Stadium Goods. During the show, which aired on Aug 14, the world-renowned Portuguese footballer shared stories behind some of the sneakers he owned as a kid, and how they inspired his recent collaborations with the Swoosh. In the end, the world’s highest-paid athlete made it rain and picked up seven pairs of shoes (all Nikes and Air Jordans, of course) for a whopping total of RMB23,498. Scan the QR code to watch the episode.

Like previous seasons, New York streetwear brand Supreme’s FW18 collection release caused another stir in the fashion world. One of the most eye-catching pieces this time around is the Chinese-inspired ‘dragon work jacket’ featuring a large embroidered dragon that wraps around the front, back and sleeves of the coat. Available in black and red (with matching pants too!), you can get them on the brand’s online store (or keep an eye out for them on Taobao). > supremenewyork.com

Overheard

“[We] have reached a mutual agreement to an early termination” … says Topshop in a written statement about their partnership with ShangPin. In early August, various news outlets reported that the British fashion label’s partnership with the Beijing luxury retailer had come to an end, meaning their plans to open 80 brick-and-mortar stores across the Chinese mainland will no longer be happening. This short-lived working relationship began in 2014 when Topshop first sold its products on ShangPin.com, and later also via Tmall. Topshop’s August 9 statement says its China-based customers will still be able to make purchases via these ecommerce channels until Nov 30, but they’ll have to turn to Topshop.com and Topman.com thereafter. The statement adds that the company still considers China a hugely significant market for development, and is currently exploring opportunities to further grow the brands here.

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a d ve r t o r i a l

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Eastern Wellness Inspired Fitness Classes and Treatments

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astern wellness philosophies are at the core of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s offerings. As a nod to China’s rich cultural heritage, this integrated retreat at the lower ground floor of the luxury hotel features treatments such as the three-hour-long ‘Silk Road’ ritual (RMB2,620 weekday / RMB2,720 weekend), a luxurious

experience that includes an exfoliating body mask with ground lotus seeds, pepper and Chinese dates, a relaxing bath with star anise and sweet orange, as well as a tailored fullbody massage.

At the Fitness & Wellness Centre, guests can now enjoy daily fitness classes conducted by professional trainers. Available each day

from 10-10.45am and 7-7.45pm, the weekly program includes Zumba, martial arts & tai chi, kickboxing, yoga, circuit training, aerobics and core training, all of which are designed for individuals with different fitness goals. Whether you’re hoping to increase flexibility, add strength to your core, or to spice up your regular workout routine, these classes can rejuvenate your mind and spirit before you return to the hustle and bustle of life in Shanghai.

Classes are RMB200 per person and must be booked in advance. All prices subject to 15 percent service charge.

111 Pudong Nan Lu, by Yincheng Zhong Lu 浦东南 路111号, 近银城中路 (2082 9868, mandarinoriental. com/shanghai)

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l i f e & s t y l e | f a shi o n

gucci RMB2,600, gucci.cn

gentle monster RMB2,010, gentlemonster.com

Major Complete Your Look with These Larger than Life Sunglasses Compiled by Dominic Ngai

ray ban RMB1,380, ray-ban.com

zara RMB159, zara.cn

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louis vuitton RMB4,700, louisvuitton.cn

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henrik vibskov RMB4,150, farfetch.cn

gentle monster RMB1,880, gentlemonster.com

Shades Bored of the good old-fashioned aviators?

These funky-looking designer sunglasses will surely allow you to stand out from the crowd. zara RMB199, zara.cn

louis vuitton RMB4,300, louisvuitton.cn

gentle monster RMB1,620, gentlemonster.com

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This Yuyao Boutique Hotel Breathes the Natural Landscape into Its Rooms Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Chen Hao and Song Xiaodan

Project name: Yuyao Treewow Tribe Location: Yuyao, Zhejiang Area: 80 square meters Design company: Monoarchi The brief: With its gentle green slopes, bamboo forests and calming river sounds, Yuyao’s Siming Mountain is an idyllic location for a weekend getaway for urban dwellers.

As such, a Shanghai-based architecture firm was enlisted to design the Yuyao Treewow Tribe, a two-story treehouse-like boutique hotel at the base of the mountain, where guests can relax and soak in the nature. > monoarchi.com

The 8-meter-tall circular structure is composed of a wooden structure on top, supported by steel columns in the lower half. Part of the wooden platform is ‘floating’ above a nearby creek and overlooks an old tea factory across the river.

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Fifty-seven trusses of different thickness and lengths are installed around the base of the building to support the curvy roof.

The curvy roof was designed to maximize the connection between the property’s interior space and its surroundings. From the ground-floor living room to the bedroom upstairs, guests can enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains and bamboo forest through different windows and balconies.

The rooftop balcony offers a panoramic view of the natural landscape.

In addition to framing the picturesque scenery, the design of the roof provides privacy for guests.

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Neri&Hu Founders on Their Design Inspirations and China’s Architecture Scene Interview by Dominic Ngai

Since they founded Neri&Hu Design and Research Office in Shanghai in 2004, Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu have been working with some of the world’s most celebrated hoteliers and restaurateurs like Ian Schrager, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Jason Atherton to create entire hotels and restaurants, as well as custom furniture pieces and tableware for their projects in and around China.

Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu. Photo by Andrew Rowat.

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Now with multiple awards and accolades under their belt and a client base that covers almost every corner of the world, the founders of this multi-disciplinary firm tell That’s about some of their most recent projects like The Sukhothai Shanghai, The Shanghai EDITION, and Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, their thoughts on demolitions happening around major Chinese cities, challenges Chinese architects and interior designers face in this day and age, as well as literature and music in which they find design inspirations.

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Waterhouse at South Bund. Photo by Pedro Pegenaute.

What is the design philosophy behind the work of Neri&Hu? Architecture and design are powerful cultural forces. We believe in the subtext over the obvious, and the poetic over the utilitarian.

While the functional aspects are less interesting for us, designs must also be realistic and practical. Most of our projects, from the Waterhouse to the new Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, deal with the concepts of bridging the gap between the East and West, and the past and future. These seemingly diametric opposite issues are constantly seen in many of our projects for both architecture and interiors.

You’ve had a few high-profile hotel projects unveiling this year. Can you share some of your favorite aspects about working on these?

When you started Neri&Hu, why did you choose to establish the firm as a multidisciplinary practice spanning architecture, interior design, product design and graphic design?

For The Shanghai EDITION, it was great to have the opportunity to work with a visionary hotelier like Ian Schrager and we were extremely honored that he picked us to design his Shanghai flagship hotel. Meanwhile, trying to create an urban oasis in a frenetic urban condition in the middle of Shanghai for The Sukhothai was harder than we had anticipated, but it was definitely a good challenge and experience. As for the Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, we have been consciously doing projects outside of the city and this was one of those opportunities that allowed us to really push ourselves to blur the boundaries between the architecture and the landscape.

We see design as a holistic discipline, and interdisciplinary research is part of our design process. It is intrinsically intertwined with every project from the start. Architecture, however, is still the foundation of everything we do, so it is the most important for us.

We get a lot of requests every month from all over the world, but we can only take a few at a time. We have to be extremely selective because we only have limited time, and we like to stay on top of every project.

How selective are you in terms of the projects that you undertake?

What are some of the major changes that you’ve seen in China’s design and architecture scene over the past 14 years?

Compared to back in 2004, there are so many good Chinese architects that are doing very interesting work today: Atelier Deshaus, Vector Architects, Amateur Architecture Studio, Standard/Architects, MAD Architects, Open Studio are just a few examples. If we were to start today, we probably would not survive. On the other hand, clients have also become savvier and appreciate design more, which is a positive thing.

As an architect, what do you think about all the demolitions happening in major Chinese cities to make way for modern development?

When we first started our practice, we were appalled at how buildings and neighborhoods were being destroyed. We believe buildings have memories and by demolishing them, we’re erasing a part of the city’s history. Many of our projects including the Waterhouse, Design Republic and the Split House all addressed these issues. Having said that, we also believe that there needs to be a balance. w w w . th a tsm a g s . c o m | septem b e r 2 0 1 8 | 2 3

Design Republic Design Commune. Photo by Pedro Pegenaute.

We do think that the city planning board has become a lot stricter and many of the buildings currently being demolished are poorly built structures.

Are there any trends in architecture and interior design that you’re not a fan of?

We are not interested in architecture that is purely used as a spectacle, without spatial and tectonic sensibilities. In terms of interior design, we absolutely hate projects that are purely decorative.

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Has the rise of social media changed the way you approach your designs?

Not at all. Aesthetic and practicality should be seen as one, as opposed to two separate issues.

As an architect in this day and age, what are the biggest challenges that you face?

The fact that there are many projects and they are all being built is both a blessing and a curse for many architects practicing in China today.

The biggest challenge is to be rigorous with our conviction and to not lose focus.

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You’ve previously mentioned that literature, music and films serve as important design inspirations for you. Can you give us an example?

There are a lot of books that deeply influenced us. An important one is Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities (a travel-themed novel published in 1972), a book that we have read many times since college. It served as the premise of our design concept for the Waterhouse, which was based on the idea of travelers entering into a certain realm of dreamlike fantasy, just like how the characters in the book engage with the city that they are in. We wanted travelers who come to Shanghai to engage in their own fantasies in the space we created.

At the moment, what are you both reading and listening to?

The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace (Lyndon Neri); Ruins: Documents of Contemporary Art by Brian Dillon (Rossana Hu); Mahler: The Complete Symphonies (Rossana Hu).

Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat. Photo by Pedro Pegenaute.

What are some upcoming projects that you’re working on?

In China, we’re working with Ian Schrager for an EDITION hotel in Wuhan, a few projects in Zhengzhou (including an office building, a civic center and two hotels), a restaurant with Andre Chiang in Chengdu, a hotel in Sanya, a resort in Moganshan, an ancestral hall in Beijing and an interior residential project in collaboration with Richard Rogers in Shanghai. Elsewhere, there are hotel projects in London, Doha and Ibiza, a seven-story building containing a hotel and retail for LVMH and Dacra in Miami, a contemporary art museum in Kuala Lumpur, and a house for acclaimed film director Vinicius Coimbra in Rio de Janeiro, among others.

See more of their work at neriandhu.com

courtesy of The Shanghai EDITION

The Sukhothai Shanghai photo by Pedro Pegenaute.

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Dr Carenia Kuan, MD Chief of Pediatrics, SinoUnited Health Clinic

What are some of the most common cases that you treat here in Shanghai?

Due to the high population density, and the fact that expat families usually travel quite often, we treat wide array of diseases from many geographical origins. It’s something that I have not seen in my many years of practicing in the US. But since respiratory diseases are my specialty, I have been treating many allergies and asthma cases in Shanghai.

What was the most memorable case that you treated in Shanghai?

my patients are cured, they have so many promising years and decades ahead of them.

With more than 40 years of experience as a physician in New York, Taiwan and Shanghai, Dr Carenia Kuan is an expert in new born care, childhood preventive medicine as well as the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases, with a focus on children’s respiratory health and asthmatic and allergic conditions. Currently serving as the Chief of Pediatrics at SinoUnited Health Clinic, Dr Kuan shares why she chose this medical specialty, her experience of working in the US and China, and why she enjoys working with her young patients and their families.

You’ve been practicing pediatrics medicine for over 40 years. Why did you choose this specialty in the beginning?

I was trained initially as an internist and practiced in this field for a couple of years in Taiwan. As a young mother at that time, I was frustrated as to why my firstborn was always crying and sick, so it motivated me to learn more in depth about pediatrics, and I eventually switched specialties. As a pediatrician, I’m not healing the patient by myself, but their families are also involved and are working hand-in-hand with me to reach the best outcome for their children. But perhaps the most rewarding thing is knowing that once 2 6 | septem b e r 2 0 1 8 | w w w . th a tsm a g s . c o m

You’ve worked for many famous medical institutions in New York before moving to Shanghai. How would you compare the experience of working in these two places?

In the US, the whole society is very devoted to healthcare, and has been for decades. There’s already a very well established system, structure and standard of practice for the medical industry. In China, on the other hand, privatized medical organizations are still relatively new, and the most exciting yet challenging thing is that we’re building all of that from the ground up while navigating through local policies and the newest medical and local market trends to serve our patients.

Can you tell us why did you decide to move to Shanghai 12 years ago?

I first came to Shanghai to visit a friend back in 2004, while I was still working at the NYU Downtown Hospital. One day, our neighbor’s young son was running a high fever, and they asked me to go and take a look at him. From speaking to the parents (who were from Thailand and Germany), I realized there was a severe shortage of pediatricians serving the city’s expat community. So I visited Parkway Health and met an American doctor named Morgan Jenkins. His decision to leave his highpaying job in San Francisco (UCSF) to serve the Shanghai community really touched me.

So in 2006, I decided to move here and joined Dr. Jenkin at Worldlink Pediatric Department.

I had a case around two years ago where an expat family delivered their baby here in Shanghai at another institution. Ever since he was born, he’d been in and out of the hospital with different illnesses for two years, and the child was always very scrawny, pale and thin. Though he wasn't my patient at first, I’d noticed them coming in all the time, and approached the mom to offer to give her son an in-depth check-up. After running blood tests and ultrasounds, we found out that he actually had a swollen kidney with fluid retention (hydronephrosis) that could’ve exploded at anytime. We immediately arranged for a specialist to perform surgery to drain the excess fluid. It was a complicated operation, but in the end, he recovered very well. I always use this case to teach my physicians the importance of looking beyond the surface symptoms, and establishing good communication with other doctors from other specialities, and working as a team to provide the best care for patients.

Can you tell us about your team here at SinoUnited Health Clinic, and what do you hope to achieve at the clinic?

I’ve been working in Shanghai for 12 years and practicing as a pediatrician for 40 years. Last year, when I was invited to join SinoUnited Health Clinic by Dr Kathy Shi (CEO of SinoUnited Health Clinic), I promised her that I’m going to share my knowledge, set up guidelines, introduce international medicine styles, bring in the American Academy of Pediatrics most current rules and regulations, and train a professional team – that’s one of my goals. I’d also like to focus more on preventive medicine, as I believe treatments shouldn’t always be the end goal, but promoting a healthy lifestyle to the kids and making their parents aware is just as important.

Starting September, when all the international schools reopen, we plan to host regular coffee gatherings with parents at the clinic to talk about different health-related topics, including diet, exercise and health promotions for children of all ages.

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René Balcer Director of Above the Drowning Sea Interview by Yannick Faillard

Above the Drowning Sea, a new documentary

by René Balcer and Nicola Zavaglia, highlights the escape of European Jews from Nazicontrolled Europe to Shanghai on the eve of World War II. At the center of the film are the Jewish survivors, the welcoming people of Hongkou and Ho Feng Shan, the Chinese consul in Vienna who issued Chinese visas for refugees. Balcer, who’s best known as the head writer and executive producer of Law & Order, tells us about his latest venture into the documentary genre, and why the heroism depicted in Above the Drowning Sea is more relevant than ever today.

Why did you branch off from TV writing to documentaries?

I actually started my career making documentaries and branched off into feature films and television some 30 years ago. Of late, I felt drawn back to documentaries for the creative freedom it affords me.

What are some differences in directing and writing for a fictional show like Law & Order versus a documentary?

The biggest difference is, in documentaries, you don’t really control anything. Your interview subjects don’t work for you, so you are completely at the mercy of their schedule.

You are riding a wild tiger for the entire production.

What do you personally think sets your film apart from others?

Our documentary gives people hope and a direction. An African artist once told me that you can make art that shows people as what they are, but you can also make art that shows people as what they could be. Our film falls into the latter category.

Above the Drowning Sea documents a part of history not known by many. Why did you take on this subject?

My wife’s family is from Shanghai. She learned this story from her parents, and I learned it from her. When we first visited

“The actions of a single person can change history” Shanghai in the ‘90s, one of the places we went to was Hongkou and what is now the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum. Back then, it was simply a repository for archives presided over by a Mr. Wang, who had lived in the area during the war and knew the story of the refugees firsthand.

Why was Shanghai a viable option for refugees fleeing from Nazi-occupied Vienna?

Because Shanghai was in the midst of a civil war and a foreign invasion, there was no one in charge of checking the visas and passports of new arrivals. Shanghai was an ‘open’ city – if you could get there, you could get in.

But because of Nazi regulations, you could not leave Austria without a visa from a country willing to take you, nor could you buy a boat ticket without such a visa. Luckily, the Chinese consul in Vienna, Ho Feng Shan, defied his own government and began to issue visas to the refugees.

What were relations like between local residents and the refugees?

The residents of Hongkou felt that the refugees were in the same ‘soup’ as them: they were poor and struggling to survive. It should also be noted that anti-Semitism was unknown in China, so the Shanghainese had no reason to persecute the Jews – in fact they felt a kind of kinship with these refugees: just as they themselves were being persecuted by

their Japanese occupiers, the Jews had been persecuted by the Nazis.

Was giving Ho Feng Shan the recognition that he deserves a reason for shooting this documentary?

We felt that his actions should be celebrated, and they could serve as inspiration for anyone who might be inclined to do something about the current refugee crisis, but might feel that one individual can’t have much impact. Ho serves as a reminder that the actions of a single person can change history.

How relevant is this episode in history to us today?

The lessons of the Shanghai Jewish refugee experience are as relevant now as they were then. In 1938, no country wanted these refugees for a variety of reasons, many of them racial.

At the time, American president Franklin Roosevelt warned that there may be spies and saboteurs among the refugees. Echoes of these anti-refugee sentiments are heard in the speeches (and tweets) of the current American president, and in the pronouncements of certain European leaders. abovethedrowningsea.com

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Pelé: The Birth of a Legend

September 8

The producers of Friday Night Lights and Apollo 13 gave us fast footwork and a Brazillian backdrop with this biographical film, Pelé. The movie tells the true story of the legendary footballer who was instrumental in Brazil’s 1958 FIFA World Cup Win. Touching on heavy themes like patriotism and class politics, the film chronicles Pelé’s journey to becoming one of the most famous athletes of all time while documenting major events that shaped Brazil’s political and social landscape over the 20th century.

September 8

Alpha: The Wolf’s Way Home

Set in prehistoric times, Alpha tells the story of a young boy named Keda (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who meets an injured wolf and nurses it back to health. No longer with their original tribes, the two form their own pack and brave the harshness of the Ice Age together. Keda’s journey into manhood is marked by this unlikely friendship, wide vistas and life-threatening animal encounters in a coming of age film unlike any other.

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“I want the ministry of broadcasting to boycott and punish you accordingly!” … says an enraged Weibo user regarding Fan Bingbing’s alleged tax evasion scandal. Earlier this summer, the Qingdao-born actress was accused of signing what’s known as a ‘yin-yang contract,’ an illegal but common practice that splits the actors’ and actresses’ exorbitant salary in order to avoid paying taxes. In response to the growing concerns over the film industry’s financial dealings, video streaming platforms Youku, Tencent Video and iQiyi have recently announced a cap on how much they’ll be paying their actors. In the future, no more than 40 percent of the production budget of their movies or TV series will go toward onscreen talents.

While a cap on salaries might hinder the casting process for upcoming projects, only time will tell whether these measures will have a positive effect on the movie industry’s growth.

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Hao Hong Kong will be sending their first female artist to the 2019 Venice Biennale. Based in Los Angeles, Shirley Tse is well known for her process-based themed projects spanning multiple disciplines such as installations, photography and video. The Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts recipient will work with curator Christina Li for the Italian exhibition, which will be on view from May through to November of 2019. Let’s hear it for the ladies.

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Several Chinese app stores said goodbye to Bilibili last month when the anime-centric video platform was temporarily removed for inappropriate content and “internal optimization,” according to the Xiaomi app store. Prior to its Irish exit, Bilibili had been publicly criticized for sexually explicit content, implicit language and the suggestion of inappropriate relationships between family members.

While many voiced their concerns with the platform’s content regulation, a majority of its 100 million plus registered users were disappointed by its disappearance and hoped for its quick return. Following the removal, the company announced that it has established a new content review facility in Wuhan, and plans to open a third later this year. The app’s disappearance didn’t affect users that had already downloaded it, but Bilibili’s sudden removal elicited a 10 percent stock plummet on Nasdaq just hours later, and speaks to the difficulty that content regulation poses for social platforms in China.

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Five Facts About Comedian Huang Bo

If you didn’t catch him in his latest flick (The Island) or on this year’s CCTV New Year’s Gala, you’ve probably spotted comedian Huang Bo peddling used cars: “Renrenche secondhand car direct sales start NOW!” Here’s how he went from singer to star to shouting slogans through a megaphone.

The story of Chinese pilot Liu Chuanjian is being made into a movie produced by Bona Film Group. The working title? You guessed it: Chinese Captain. The Sichuan Airlines aviator made headlines this past May when he safely landed a plane with a broken windshield and his co-pilot partially sucked out of the cockpit. Liu has been compared to Captain Sully, the American pilot who successfully landed a plane on the Hudson River in 2009, and the incident was later made into a movie starring Tom Hanks as the protagonist. While they’ve yet to announce who will be playing Liu, it’s safe to assume that it won’t be the two-time Academy Award winner. (Sorry Tom.)

Huang’s entertainment career started early: as a precocious middle schooler, he began singing in bars and later formed his own band, Blue Sandstorm.

As a young actor, Huang struggled, once getting only 12 words in the 2001 TV series Black Hole.

Huang’s breakout film was the award-winning comedy Crazy Stone (2006). It was followed by Crazy Racecar two years later, with a second sequel – Crazy Alien – slated for an early 2019 release.

Some pundits dubbed 2013 ‘The Year of Huang Bo’ for his multiple prominent film appearances, including a starring role in Stephen Chow’s Journey to the West.

Huang is known primarily for his down-toearth comedic talent as well as his ability to pull in ticket sales in “the age of xiaoxianrou.”

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Concrete & Grass 4.0 A Roster of Rising Stars at Shanghai’s Homegrown Music Festival

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hanghai-based music promoters Split Works are back again with their fourth edition of Concrete & Grass. They’ll be bringing over 50 artists this time around, and while the headliners are wellknown names from years past, like Daddy Yankee of 'Despacito'and urban-folk singer Li Jian, the real excitement lies in the body of the lineup. Many of the festival’s previous acts like Bohan Phoenix, DIIV, HEALTH and The Cribs have gone on to impressive levels of acclaim, so it’s safe to say that this year’s roster follows in line. Coupled with a few throwback staples, it’s looking to be a marriage of nostalgia-inducing favorites and roadsters that have ditched their training wheels.

The team is stepping up for sustainability, with free water stations to minimize excess plastic in addition to other measures for waste-reduction. There’s even a designated area for kids and families with their own lineup, so parents – they’re lookin’ out.

Slowdive are taking the stage with their shoegaze-y, ambient dream-pop. The band was formed in Reading, England, and despite their 19-year hiatus, they’ve picked up right where they left off since 2014, drawing from a range of influences that span the likes of David Bowie to the Cocteau Twins. They just put out a new self-titled album in 2017, so we’re sure to hear a mix of old and new with this set.

Icelandic electronic pop singer Emiliana Torrini joins Belgian chamber music collective The Colorist on stage this year. Torrini has been compared to Björk for her unique sound and previously collaborated with the Belgian ensemble on a critically acclaimed album back in 2016. Think Regina Spektor meets Andrew Bird and Oh Land’s lovechild.

Another one to look out for is Zee Avi – a Malaysian singer-songwriter whose jazzy island-pop is peppered with youthful ukulele riffs and chords. Having gotten made her break on YouTube, Zee Avi’s ukelele covers racked up hundreds of thousands of views, which led to the recording of her self-titled album in 2009, co-produced by Brushfire Records and Monotone’s Records. Her playful tracks and

Price: A regular one-day pass is RMB460 and RMB780 for two days. They’re also offering discounted student tickets (RMB360 per day, or RMB508 for two). VIP tickets cost RMB608 for one day, or RMB1,076 for two – you’ll get free lockers, wifi, access to the clubhouse (hello AC) and a few free drinks. A ticket at the door is going for RMB520 per day, and an additional RMB148 will get you a VIP ticket. Tickets available on 247tickets.

Dates: September 16-17, 1pm-late Location: Shanghai Rugby Football Club, 2700 Zhangyang Bei Lu, by Wuzhou Dadao 张杨北路2700号, 近五洲大道

Americana sound have been featured on Gossip Girl and she’s performed at Austin’s SXSW, not to mention indie darling’s NPR Tiny Desk Concerts.

Heavy bass bolsters Rico Nasty’s scathing raps in gritty, aggressive trap tracks. She’s on the up and up, and has been likened to that of a “hardcore Powerpuff Girl” – an apt parallel and appropriate replacement for last year’s Ho99o9. With song titles like ‘Hey Arnold’ and ‘iCarly’ and other Nickelodeon references that any American 20-something will spot, this 21-year-old is a budding pop-culture queen and definitely one to watch.

Suchmos are bringing the funk from Japan with their upbeat, plucky dance jams – the kind that almost make you wish it would rain because there’d be nothing better to break it down to. Inspired by jazz and hiphop, the band’s moniker is a play on Louis Armstrong’s nickname ‘Satchmo.’ The country’s favorite champions, their sound is a refreshing throwback to yester-years and a prime example of what happens when you successfully pull off a genre crossover.

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The Dalian Trailblazers on 20 Years of Making Music Words by Erica Martin, Photos by Zhang Dapeng

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s they approach the 20-year mark as China’s most well-known and inventive post-rock band, Wang Wen continue to explore uncharted territory. Their latest album, Invisible City, dropped in July, but the record – a transcendent work and milestone 10th release for the band – came to be in a very different time and place.

Wang Wen recorded their new album during a snowy arctic winter at Sundlaugin, the abandoned 1930s-era swimming pool that Reykjavík post-rock royalty Sigur Rós famously converted into their personal recording studio. Only a handful of bands, most of them Icelandic, have taken advantage of the space and its unique trappings, but Wang Wen frontman Xie Yugang decided to record there after the band’s manager Sun Yi visited the studio.

“She sent a lot of photos to me, and I was very excited,” says Xie. “There are so many old synthesizers and microphones that are hard to find on the market. I thought it would be the best place to record the new album.”

Even though Invisible City was recorded halfway across the world, the ‘city’ the band had in mind is actually their own hometown of Dalian, where they’ve always been based

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despite its relatively small music scene. Xie took the album’s name from Italian novelist Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, a work about how cities exist as concepts in one’s imagination as much as they do in reality.

When listening to Invisible City, it becomes apparent that the band was preoccupied with a place they know intimately.

The songs sparkle with tenderness and melancholy as they evoke Dalian’s atmosphere, which Xie describes as “quiet and light.” They are also rife with surprising sounds thanks to the smorgasbord of rare instruments available at Sundlaugin, along with the horn, cello and violins Wang Wen has added into their instrumentation over the years. The open song, ‘Daybreak’ begins with an eerie lullaby of chimes, with murmuring ambient noises and whistling wind, calling up images of Dalian’s declining creative scene.

“It’s about the changes in Dalian over the past two years,” says Xie of the record. “I can clearly feel that the city is sinking, and more young people choose to leave for opportunities elsewhere. Young people are a city’s hope, so if they choose to leave, the city will become more and more silent and old.

We want to use music to foster hope for the

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People’s emotions are too complex for them to understand themselves In addition to their prolific output, Wang Wen is known for throwing themselves headfirst into touring – the Invisible City tour will take the band on a three-month stint through every major Chinese city, followed

by Southeast Asian and European legs in 2019. Though Xie is uncompromising in his approach to recording music, he believes that live shows are about the viewers rather than the band.

“When creating music, one should be honest and loyal to one’s own expression,” he says. “You make music, and if others don’t like it, they won’t buy your record, so I have no young people who choose to stay here.” psychological burden at all. But at a show, the Wang Wen’s origins date back to 1998. Xie audience buys tickets to support you. I want was a college student in Dalian and used to to give them the best experience possible.” go out drinking with a high school kid named This thoughtfulness in everything Xie Zhengzi, who eventually became Wang Wen’s does is just one of the many things that has bass player. In the ensuing 20 years, they’ve catapulted Wang Wen to such a storied spot toured China inside and out, gone overseas to in China’s music landscape. Each record feels Europe for shows a handful of times, released a like a reflective personal work from a devoted split album with Swedish post-rockers Pg.lost, group of veteran musicians. and put on a fundraising concert in Kathmandu “I feel that music is beyond the limits of for the 2015 Nepal earthquake at the behest of thought. A musician makes a certain work a fan, among many other milestones. They’ve and expresses his thoughts, but the work is also witnessed firsthand the prolific growth not limited by that. The energy will be different for every listener,” Xie says of his songof China’s indie rock scene over the past two writing. “People’s emotions are complex, too decades.

“In the past 20 years, there have been many complex for them to understand themselves.

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Nordic Sunshine Swedish Rock Band The Royal Concept on Their Evolving Sound and Returning to China

By Dominic Ngai

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n a warm, sunny afternoon, a group of jovial young men and women are seen diving into a swimming pool and dancing their way into night. Fireworks are set off and the party continues on a dancefloor, with confetti raining down on them. In the background, heartbeat-like percussions, dreamy synthesizer and a powerful voice belts out some catchy lyrics, “We are young, we are one, let it shine for what it’s worth…”

This is a scene from the music video of The Royal Concept’s 2013 hit single, ‘On Our Way’ – a song that was chosen by EA Sport’s FIFA 14 as part of the videogame’s soundtrack, and later covered by the cast of Glee in a season 5 episode. Such endorsements allowed the Stockholm-born fourpiece rock band’s signature youthful “sunny pop” sound with electronic elements to extend its reach way beyond Sweden, and into the TV and smartphone screens of millions of gamers and viewers.

“That’s a big mystery for us, but we’re very happy about it,” says David Larson, The Royal Concept’s vocalist and guitarist, of their popularity halfway across the world in Asia. His energetic vocals, along with the captivating rhythms and beats courtesy of lead guitarist Filip Bekic, bassist Magnus Robert and drummer Povel Olsson, weave together a wall of sound that has been likened

to indie bands such as Phoenix, Foster the People and The Strokes – a comparison that Larson admits makes them “quite happy.”

In particular, Larson counts the New York-based rock band as one of their biggest musical influences. “The Strokes were the best thing that happened when we were teenagers. They brought [guitar-driven, indie-rock sound] into the new millennium, which wasn’t an easy thing to do back in the late 90s and early 2000s.”

Around the same time, Larson met his bandmate, guitarist Filip Bekic, while they were attending a jazz high school in Stockholm. The duo later befriended Robert in college. “[The three of us] got so tired of being educated; the only thing we wanted to do was play rock-’n-roll. We felt like we needed to drop out of school, so we did,” Larson told Interview magazine in 2012.

Olsson came on board shortly thereafter as an album producer, and eventually joined as the band’s final member. The foursome’s first album, Goldrushed, was released in 2013, and included hits like ‘On Our Way,’ ‘D-D-Dance,’ and ‘Damn.’

“Goldrushed reflected our youth,” Larson says, reflecting upon their humble beginnings. “The music was happy, danceable pop songs with lyrics about being

[Our new album] is definitely the richest and dreamiest music we’ve made

hopelessly in love with the wrong girl.”

The Royal Concept’s sophomore release, a five-track EP titled Smile, came in 2015. “[Smile] was definitely influenced by our time living in Los Angeles. There’s something about the whole atmosphere with the sunshine and musical heritage,” explains Larson.

While the hooks of some songs, such as the lead single ‘Fashion,’ remain as catchy as their earlier work, tracks like ‘Hurricane’ see the band experimenting with a heavier, groovier 80s dance-pop vibe in the arrangements.

After Smile, the band has been busy touring around the world. Just last summer, they completed an eight-city China tour, and one particular incident stood out to Larson as the most memorable. “We’re big fans of spicy food, so right before our Shenzhen show, we had dinner in a hotpot restaurant. That night, one of us (who shall remain anonymous) had to run off stage to the bathroom four times,” he jokes.

When they were not on the road, however, the foursome had also been working on new material for their upcoming third album, which Larson says will be released this fall.

He teases, “We let our imagination run a little further this time. It’s definitely the richest and dreamiest music we’ve made so far.”

This month, The Royal Concept will be back in the Middle Kingdom for 10 shows, stopping off in major cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Wuhan and Shanghai. For high school friends Larson and Bekic in particular, the relationship they’ve built over their entire musical career, as well as having the opportunity to discover the world together, is something very special.

Looking back at their decades-long friendship, Larson notes, “From writing songs in my parents’ apartment, to forming the band and getting a record deal, to moving to the US and going on tour together… our dreams actually came true. And, we are still not tired of each other yet!”

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Maybe Noise The Avant-Garde New Label Seeks Innovation in All Its Forms

By Erica Martin

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s a project years in the making by three of Beijing’s foremost underground artists, new record label Maybe Noise has already injected the city’s music scene with a healthy dose of controlled chaos.

Maybe Noise began life in a different form nearly a decade ago, as an offshoot of major label Maybe Mars. This new version is an independent project run by Yan Yulong, the multi-instrumentalist frontman of Beijing psych-rock band Chui Wan, Zhang Shouwang, a composer and founding member of seminal Beijing rock band Carsick Cars, and Shengjie, a composer, audio/visual artist and founder of SHAN Studio.

The trio is pooling their formidable talent to showcase “the best, most interesting, and most challenging compositions from Beijing’s avant-garde contemporary music scene,” according to their official announcement, with a focus on boundary-blurring and experimental endeavors.

“Maybe Noise is not confined to any particular, fixed style of music,” explains Yan, whose ambitious Chui Wan album, The Landscape the Tropics Never Had, was one of last year’s best releases. “I think ‘experimental’ refers to the attitude of making music, while ‘avant-garde’ is about the theory and research behind it.”

Further evidence toward Yan and Zhang’s essential role in music on a national scale is that they were both selected to perform last month with Welsh icon John Cale during his Shanghai performance for the Velvet Underground’s 50th anniversary show. Their electrifying renditions of ‘White Light / White Heat’ and the night’s closing song ‘Sister Ray’ 3 8 | se p te m ber 2 0 1 8 | w w w . thats m a g s . co m

almost literally brought down the house, as audience members in the usually somber Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall streamed down from the balcony seats and rushed the stage to dance along.

Amidst all these other projects, Maybe Noise launched in an official capacity back in May, with a performance of their debut vinyl release, Píng Zè (平仄) at the Magnet Theatre in Beijing. Performed by Zhang Shouwang on synthesizer and guitar and Yan Yulong on violin and guitar, the concert showcased the slippery, unsettling intensity of the label’s first output. “We actually worked on it for a long time,” says Yan of Píng Zè, which he and Zhang first performed in an earlier form back in 2012. “But the core elements were identified from the very beginning, such as long notes, randomness, and switching between harmonic and abrasive tones.” Shengjie, who creates much of the group’s visual and multimedia material and directs Yan and Zhang in their related performance group Maybe Ensemble, was behind the imagery and stage direction for the debut show.

Her background in boundary-crossing art informs much of the trio’s most innovative goals for their first year of releases, with a special focus on collaboration with other underground artists. “In addition to our friends in Beijing, we also hope to be able to open the boundaries of performance through modern technology,” says Shengjie. “For example, a friend who is not in Beijing can send us one of his compositions, and we can play his works here. Or, if the time is right, we can even make the composer virtually present by

streaming an online video.”

At the end of June, Maybe Mars dropped their second release, Chui Wan at the Museum, a recorded live performance at Beijing’s Minsheng Art Museum. It’s a far cry from Chui Wan’s usual psych-rock but retains what the album info calls “the slowflowing underground river that informs the band’s sound from the bottom up.” Tense and spare, with a somber drone and ritualistic drumming, the music’s paranoia factor was apparently heightened at the live show by a bat that had gotten trapped in the building and was flying about nervously as Chui Wan played. Next on their release list this summer is the first of a Maybe Noise Live series of collaborations.

What’s most impressive about Maybe Noise is that the three artists, each of is whom already waist-deep in multiple projects, have committed to pushing the city’s music scene toward further uncharted audio/ visual territory. The works so far toe the line between instrumental and electronic music, testing the boundaries of organic instruments and their ability to create an array of unconventional sounds.

“Perhaps Beijing needs an experimental label like Maybe Noise that leans toward composition,” says Yan. “It’s a supplement [to other labels]. It brings new energy.” maybenoise.bandcamp.com, WeChat ID: MaybeNoise

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Two New Homegrown Albums on Our Radar This Month

By Sarah Forman

Peach Illusion EP by Peach Illusion While they may have met at Xiamen University, O.o and C.c of Peach Illusion put together their first album an ocean apart. The release of their first selftitled EP is a bedroom dream-pop gem, wrote, recorded and mixed while one was in Singapore and the other Shanghai. Painting pictures as seen through rose-colored glasses, the duo has reunited and settled in the Paris of the East, with plans to work on a few artistic projects and a second album. Their urban sweetener aura and adorable pastel photo shoots are in and of themselves a reason to add them to your summer playlist, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for two of Shanghai’s newest residents.

If I Only Saw It There by Sardine is Back and the Wheel is Broken If I Only Saw It There is the third album from Beijing-based experimental slow punk band Sardine is Back and the Wheel is Broken. With no rehearsal prior to recording and lyrics that were improvised on the spot, they steer clear from the sound of overproduced albums that saturate the scene. What they put down is what you get, and the gritty irregularities you find on their plugging tracks fall in line with the rougher edges of the capital’s art scene – honest, a little angry and distinctly different.

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Words by Erica Martin, Graphics by Nadezda Grapes and MJgraphics

hen I began writing this article, my plan was to open with a reference to a survivor of sexual misconduct in China. Initially that meant focusing on any number of university cases, from the overdue retribution for the tragedy of Gao Yan’s suicide at Peking University in 1998, to the successful student petition at Guangzhou’s Sun Yat-sen University to dismiss Professor Zhang Peng for sexual assault on July 10.

By late July, instances of victims speaking out against their attackers moved from beyond academia and into the workplace, changing the focus to NGO founder Lei Chang, prominent journalist Zhang Wen and an executive at Mobike. I realized it’s a losing game to try and hinge this story on the most recently accused, whoever he may be, because its significance goes beyond the poor behavior of any one individual.

As women continue posting testimonials that gain brief traction on WeChat, Weibo and even occasionally in mainstream Chinese media, two things remain constant: the entrenched gender inequality, power dynamics and lack of education about consent that lead to sexual harassment and assault, and the women and men campaigning to advance gender parity in China so that everyone can move through the world without fear of sexual violence.

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t’s difficult to pinpoint when China’s version of #metoo officially began, especially because advocates against anti-gender-based violence in China long precede the hashtag, but New Year’s Day 2018 brought a clear milestone. Luo Xixi, a former PhD student at Beihang University in Beijing, published a Weibo testimonial accusing her former advisor, Professor Chen Xiaowu, of sexual assault, becoming the first woman to publicly accuse an individual by name using a Chinese translation of the hashtag, #woyeshi (#我也是).

Chen was fired 11 days later.

“I think it was one of the last straws for a lot of people,” says Song Xiaoyu, a volunteer for several women’s organizations and selfproclaimed feminist, of Luo’s testimonial.

“What she did was truly brave and inspirational, and a really pivotal point for the movement in China. But you also have to acknowledge all the efforts and follow-up campaigns from others. If not for them, she would have created a first wave, but there wouldn’t have been any of the follow-up waves.”

In November 2017, Sophia Huang Xueqin, an independent journalist and women’s right advocate, conducted a nationwide online survey of over 400 women in media about their experiences with harassment and assault. The results were shocking: 84 percent

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of the respondents said they’d been harassed or assaulted in some form, with 20 percent reporting that it had happened five times or more.

“You can see how common it is. So many of us have the same experience but seldom speak out, never mind filing an official complaint,” says Huang. “We journalists are supposed to be more sensitive, more resourceful, have more of a voice, but when sexual harassment happens, we also keep silent. I came to realize sexual harassment is about power, inequality and gender discrimination, no matter who you are and where you work.”

The testimonials of late July and early August 2018 do indicate that a culture of harassment exists in many industries and sectors.

Experts have been surprised and impressed by the number of brave women coming forward.

“Several Chinese women told me that they thought students have more liberty to speak out compared to people who are in the workforce and may be scared of losing their jobs,” says Joanna Chiu, a journalist and co-founder of women writers’ and artists’ collective Nüvoices. “It was such a pressure

Many different factors have led to a much broader awareness among young women, urban educated women in particular, about sexism and misogyny in Chinese society. And they identify it as an injustice

cooker of frustration and anger that it seems like when some people started talking about cases outside universities, more people were galvanized to speak out, too.”

First coined by Tarana Burke in 2006 before it eventually became the de facto term used by survivors speaking out with their stories, #metoo originated in the US but it coincided with a gradual uptick in awareness throughout China about the need to address gender-based discrimination and violence.

Journalist and leading expert on women’s rights in China, Leta Hong-Fincher, explores these issues in detail in her new book, Betraying Big Brother, which releases later this month.

Hong-Fincher asserts that China’s version of #metoo is a homegrown phenomenon.

“The only thing that is borrowed from outside of China is the actual hashtag,” she adds.

“Over the years, many different factors have led to a much broader awareness among young women, urban educated women in particular, about sexism and misogyny in Chinese society. And they identify it as an injustice.”

In fact, Chiu points out that “it’s been a trend in China for victims to turn to social media when institutions fail them for years,” referencing a 2016 case in Beijing that she wrote about for Foreign Policy in which a sexual assault survivor posted the CCTV footage of the attack online, which then went viral.

For Huang, these cases and the general

lack of faith in institutions (of the respondents to her survey, 55 percent dealt with the assault by just “keeping silent and staying away”), further highlight the need for legislative support.

One major piece of recent legislation in China that has had a positive effect on this issue is the Anti-Domestic Violence Law, which went into effect in March 2016. “[It] was a huge legal milestone,” says Hong-Fincher. “But in spite of its legal importance, the Anti-Domestic Violence Law hasn’t been enforced properly.”

The law makes it easier for victims of domestic violence to seek legal recourse and specifically to file restraining orders, but in addition to being enforced only sporadically, it contains several blind spots. It provides no protection for same-sex couples, and though its parameters cover several types of intimidation and abuse, it does not explicitly mention sexual assault or harassment.

The term ‘sexual harassment’ is noted briefly in several Chinese laws, including the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of Women and the Special Rules on the Labour Protection of Female Employees, according to the South China Morning Post, but no law actually defines what constitutes sexual harassment. An entity that isn’t legally defined is much harder to fight.

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inding long-term solutions to combat sexual harassment and gender-based violence is something that advocates across the country have been doing for years.

In addition to her work with women’s organizations, Song Xiaoyu volunteers her time to conduct sex education workshops for high schoolers, focusing on safe sex and an understanding of consent. She aims to end to the culture of taboo and shame around sex, which is an underlying cause of sexual violence.

“I find it really liberating in a sense, because I never had that,” she says of the discussions between students in her classes.

“For me, sex education in school was this: the biology teacher walks into the classroom, puts in a set of DVDs, blushes, and then just says ‘go watch this,’ and walks out. Respect of human bodies is a fundamental part of sex ed.

It’s not just about the clinical parts. It’s also teaching you how to love and respect others.”

For adults in the workplace, the focus is on workshops and training to increase awareness of consent and the behaviors that lead to a culture of harassment. Lilian Shen has founded several organizations in Shanghai dedicated to this topic, including Women Up, which holds workshops and panels dedicated to anti-gender-based violence, as well as Queer Talks. She also notes an uptick in feminist training courses available for hire by companies, included one she attended run by

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Shanghai-based company Xi Tao. Together with co-founder Alice Xin Liu, Chiu is aiming to provide support on several fronts through NüVoices, including a crowdsourced Google doc circulating global resources for sexual assault survivors. Last month, NüVoices released their updated code of conduct and anti-harassment policy, laying out in unequivocal parameters which behaviors the organization will not tolerate.

Chiu also recently collaborated with the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) for a webinar publicizing their new handbook on sexual harassment guidelines. Though it’s specific to newsrooms, the guidelines could apply to any company.

“I’d highly recommend that all companies and organizations think about what they want to have in a code of conduct and then make sure that all participants and partners read and agree to the code,” she says, as companies can step in to create a safe atmosphere until legal protection catches up.

At the same time that these calculated efforts to promote change are cropping up around China, positive depictions of feminist ideas are appearing in a more gradual but also more pervasive form: in pop culture and advertising. A recent example is the im-

mense popularity of Wang Ju, a contestant on game show Produce 101 who is outspoken and proudly defies China’s beauty ideal of thin, demure women, leading writer Wang Qianning from Sixth Tone to deem her “a new brand of female role model.”

This is happening alongside high-profile ad campaigns that specifically target urban educated women with messages of gender equality and empowerment, like a 2016 viral ad by beauty brand SK-II that aimed to humanize China’s stigmatized ‘leftover women.’

Though arguments against this diluted corporate feminism can be valid, Hong-Fincher sees their existence as positive overall for China specifically.

She notes: “Regardless of whether you think it’s good or bad for corporations to be using the idea of feminism to sell products, I think the growing number of advertisements that use women’s empowerment as a central theme indicates the enormous popularity of equal rights for women among the population at large.”

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he thing about feminism,” says Song, who passionately identifies with the label, “is that it teaches us to critically think about a lot of things, not just about women. It’s not just, ‘women want all the rights.’ Or, ‘women are man-haters.’ It’s not as narrow-minded as that! If you help women get equal rights, you are helping everyone to get equal rights.”

The conversation surrounding sexual assault has evolved in innumerable ways in recent months, but one of the most notable is that it is gradually bringing awareness to mainstream society.

“I think a lot of these issues used to be seen as things that only feminists talk about, but now it’s something that everyone is talking about, because people are realizing it’s not just something that affects ‘those people,’” Shen says. “It affects everyone.”

Part of the focus of Shen’s work at both Women Up and Queer Talks is aimed at encouraging intersectionality and raising awareness for the fact that an issue can still be meaningful even if it hasn’t yet affected you directly. This inability to see beyond one’s own experience, pervasive in patriarchal cultures around the world, is why survivors who’ve shared their stories in years past were greeted with victim-blaming and slut-shaming rather than empathy.

“There isn’t technically a term for intersectionality in Chinese,” Shen says. “When

we had this as a topic for Queer Talks, we translated it as jiaocha xing linian (交叉性理 念). The concept of intersectionality isn’t necessarily widespread in China, but the idea that these issues are connected if you go down to the root of the problem – I think people understand that.”

Intersectionality highlights the fact that sexual harassment affects women across the socioeconomic spectrum. A representative report from China Labour Bulletin of female factory workers in Guangzhou found that up to 70 percent had experienced some form of sexual harassment, from dirty jokes to indecent exposure.

Changing entrenched sexist attitudes isn’t easy, even if perceptions may be evolving in subtle ways. Hong-Fincher notes that most of the women who are coming out with testimonials likely don’t identify as feminists, while Song points out that change is centered in first-tier cities; in her hometown, “it’s pretty much stayed the same as it was 20 years ago.” Even so, they are cautiously optimistic.

Lü Pin, founder of a prominent blog called Women’s Voices and a long-term women’s rights advocate, sums it up thusly: “My feeling is that our society hasn’t changed a lot, but the young generation definitely has, especially young girls with higher education.

They don’t want to endure the gender inequality of our society.”

Our society hasn’t changed a lot, but the young generation definitely has, especially young girls with higher education. They don’t want to endure the gender inequality of our society

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arlier this summer, the Shenzhen police department released a WeChat post announcing a targeted effort to decrease sexual harassment in subways, including upskirting. The post states that police are working to “defend women’s right to wear skirts,” according to a translation by That’s Shenzhen’s Jessica Ho, in a cheeky condemnation of victim-blaming culture.

Last month, Hangzhou also enacted a precedent-setting series of regulations to protect minors from on-campus sexual harassment. Tackling the culture of silencing victims, it requires all staff to report harassment cases to university authorities within six hours of receiving a complaint and offers resources like legal assistance and mental health care, as reported by SupChina’s Jiayun Feng. These incremental changes serve as tiny sparks of positivity.

“It’s hard for people to speak out about this topic, especially in China, where the power dynamics are so ingrained in people,” Shen says. “But everything you enjoy now, no

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matter where you are, everything around you, it was fought for by someone. And that has affected a lot of things. Even if it might not be measurable or direct sometimes, the effects are there.”

She mentions the work of Zhang Leilei, a Guangzhou-based feminist who campaigned to put up an anti-sexual harassment ad on public transport in 2017, but her designs were rejected and the initiative squashed.

“Soon after her campaign ‘failed,’ multiple cities had anti-sexual harassment ads,” says Shen. “So it’s definitely affected people.”

The most recent example of this rippling effect appeared in dramatic fashion in early August in Xi’an. WeChat account Henyou

Xi’an posted an enormous billboard outside a brand new mall proclaiming in bold text: ‘Say no to sexual harassment.’ The billboard has an unequivocal pro-survivor stance, even satirizing common victim-blaming phrases like, “Good girls don’t constantly change boyfriends.”

It caused an absolute sensation on social media, with passersby stopping to pose and take pictures. The most common stance was to mimic the giant red ‘X’ at the center of the billboard: groups of young men and women stood before the massive ad, holding their arms high and crossing them in front of their faces as if to say, enough is enough.

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A graduate of École Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, Wolfgang Illing went on to work with the Peninsula Group and Hyatt Hotels, opening new F&B concepts in the Middle East and India. He moved to China in 2014 to fulfill his dream of becoming an entrepreneur, bringing wholesome food to the Shanghai community through Saucepan, and soon-tobe-launched REVO.

Tell us a little bit about Saucepan.

We are here to change the meaning of convenient food, creating tasty, freshlyprepared, ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Our menu is not only wholesome, but fun, too.

What is your favorite thing to order?

It has to be our ‘create your own salad.’ It is something unique that allows you to always find a healthy option based on your mood.

If you feel like something heavier, you have the option to choose more proteins or grains; if you are in the mood for something light, there are so many fresh ingredients to choose from. Funnily enough, ‘create your own salad’ is also our bestseller. People love the fact they can come up with their own custom meals.

What changes have come about since your merger with the Camel Hospitality Group?

We rebranded the company’s concept and transformed our menu. Our team is extremely culturally diverse, and our recipes reflect this. We work closely with our key venues and chefs, including Hardeep Somal, who is the Executive Chef behind Saucepan, Bull and Claw and Hooked, Eduardo Gomez of El Santo and El Luchador, and Gino Fan of D.O.C. Gastronomia Italiana. Each focuses on

“I think REVO is going to be a game changer in the health food and delivery market” creating dishes that are specifically made for delivery. Our core mantra is ‘Better Together,’ and we live and breathe this value. Oh, and we sell wine now, too!

What is REVO?

REVO will specialize in clean, delicious meal plans that are designed to transform and rejuvenate. We focus on functional, nutrientrich meals and ingredients that are much more than ‘low-carb’ or non-fattening. Think energizing, beautifying, hydrating, immunityboosting, antioxidants and micro-nutrients.

This is what we celebrate with each recipe or plan we create.

modifications or changes to their plans through our WeChat app and store to allow them greater convenience and flexibility. I think REVO is going to be a game changer in the health food and delivery market.

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We will have the options of flexible or fixed plans to suit everyone, and will cater to vegetarian, pescatarian and general diets.

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LuOne, one of Shanghai’s newest malls, is starting to fill up. In addition to the third location of Austin Hu’s Diner (Plaza 66 is open now, by the way), other notable mentions include branches of Da Dong, Greybox Coffee, Heat and a new hot pot place called Yuan Yang, courtesy of FCC, the group behind upscale Chinese places such as Maurya, Sense 8 and The Peacock Room.

Over at Xintiandi, the FCC Group also opened an opulent Cantonese restaurant called Lion. In the same neighborhood, The Nestling is set to open on December 1. Last time we checked, they were working on some lovely canapé-style snacks for a rooftop cocktail lounge.

Last but not least, Strictly Cookies is keeping their Mid-Autumn Mookie tradition alive. The tasty clash of mooncakes and cookies will be available until September 9. Butterscotch with salted egg yolk, anyone?

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Next time you need a classy venue for sunset drinks or a decadent meal to kick off a big night out, look no further than ROOF325. Perched on the top floor of the Shanghai History Museum in People’s Park, guests can enjoy sweeping views of People’s Square next to the building’s historic clock tower along with modern, globally inspired dishes including beetroot cured salmon and bacon herb crumbled chicken. In the drinks department, the cozy Backroom Lounge provides refreshing signature cocktails that pay tribute to Shanghai’s glamorous past like the Race Track (gin, elderflower, lime) and the Park Hotel (vodka, lemon, basil). Want a taste of all that? They are offering RMB800 in vouchers to four lucky winners. Each person may redeem RMB200 per visit, so invite three friends to dinner to use them all in one go. To win, simply scan the official That’s Shanghai WeChat QR code and wait for the announcement. > 5/F, Shanghai History Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu 南京西路325号上海市历 史博物馆5楼, 近黄陂北路 (6327 0767)

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Exclusive Baccarat Dessert at Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire We live in a world where even our food is judged on its appearance. That’s why this dream dessert pairing between Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li and prestigious crystal maker Baccarat is such a brilliant idea. Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s creation is a picture-perfect combination of verbena soaked peaches and lychee, blackcurrant sugar opaline, red currant jelly, whipped rose cream, frozen raspberries and caramelized hazelnuts. Raspberry sorbet, as well as Tahitian vanilla and coffee ice cream top this glorious Matterhorn of sweetness. Pair this with a cognac cocktail (RMB168), or enjoy on its own, but either way, your Baccarat Frozen Coupe will be presented with RMB10,000 worth of crystal. And don’t forget... the camera eats first. > 480 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Yueyang Lu 建国西路480号, 近岳阳路 (5466 9928)

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Explore the Subtle Delights of Jiangnan Cuisine at MOTT539 Located at the former residence of Kong Xiangxi and Song Ailing in Sinan Mansions, MOTT539 showcases the delicate, refreshing flavors of the Jiangnan region. Born in Jiangyin, Chef Zhang Dejian is guided by the culinary tradition of his hometown, which is evident in the preparation of delicacies such as braised puffer fish stewed in soy sauce, salt and sugar, and the baijiu-marinated Yangtze River fish steamed with ham, ginger and onion – all of which can be enjoyed in a renovated historic mansion that connects diners with Shanghai’s glamorous past. > 539 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Nan Lu 复兴中路539号, 近思南路 (3356 6575)

Taste of Thailand at StreeTHAI StreeTHAI is where the vibrant flavors of Bangkok’s famous street food markets meet Shanghai’s bustling Jing’an district. An array of authentic dishes, with a twist, are prepared by their Thai chef such as the signature Cantonese-style Tom Yum Kung soup. Each pot includes a whole Vietnamese crab that is simmered for over eight hours for a healthful, spicy and collagen-rich tonic. When your next craving for home-style Thai food kicks in, StreeTHAI is only a short trip away – no flight required. > 4/F, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu 愚园路68号4楼, 近常德路 (5283 0829)

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Back to Cooking School Eight Classes to Try This Autumn

By Cristina Ng

With Shanghai’s never-ending stream of dining options, many of us can’t remember the last time we ate at home － and no, delivery doesn’t count. Eating out is great, but there’s something to be said for a homecooked meal. Here are some classes that will have you folding dumplings or searing steaks like a pro. Who knows?

It might even become your new favorite activity.

UnTour Food Tours Hands-On Dumpling Delights This is a lesson in the traditional preparation of Cantonese rice paper-wrapped shrimp dumplings and an eating tour all bundled into one. An action-packed day begins by wandering through the city’s alleyways in search of street stalls and mom-and-pop shops whose cuisine spans the breadth of China. Potstickers, xiaolongbao and boiled jiaozi are just the beginning of this culinary adventure.

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will teach you how to make the dim sum staple so you can entertain your family and friends back home.

Hands-On Dumpling Delights runs every Tuesday and Saturday at 10am.

Price: RMB580

UnTour Food Tours. (untourfoodtours.com)

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Cook in Shanghai From Wet Market to Chinese Banquet Conveniently located on Zhaojiabang Lu and Jiashan Lu, Cook in Shanghai is a school that caters to small groups. Students select three recipes before embarking on a field trip to a local wet market. Once they’ve selected their ingredients, teachers will show students how to prepare their feast.

More advanced students can skip the market tour while artsy types will enjoy crafting advanced garnishes in vegetable carving class.

Price: from RMB280 Time: classes daily

Cook in Shanghai, Rm 502, Bldg 2, 269 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Jiashan Lu 肇嘉浜路269号2号楼 502室, 近嘉善路. Nearest metro: Zhaojiabang Lu, 3 mins. (cookinshanghai.com)

PoorChef Cooking Studio Pretty as a Picture If you suffer from a #foodporn addiction, you might be familiar with the food photos of the PoorChef, Whitney Wu. This Taiwan transplant has been making a splash with her creations at pop-up events since last summer.

At her Hengshan Lu studio, Wu is teaching students American-style baking and cooking with a bit of Asian inspiration. Trendy dishes like corn soufflé brunch pancakes and s’mores donuts are all in her repertoire. Hit up

PoorChef to feed your belly and social media feed in one fell swoop. Video classes are also available for purchase at the PoorChef WeChat store.

Price: from RMB599

PoorChef Cooking Studio, 335 Hengshan Lu,

by Wuxing Lu 衡山路335号， 近吴兴路. Nearest metro: Hengshan Lu, 3 min. (158 0082 2036)

Zwilling Gourmet School Cooking Students Who Lunch Zwilling’s HKRI Taikoo Hui flagship store features a restaurant called The Twins and a gourmet cooking school that showcases high-end Zwilling products. Taught by highly experienced chefs, the lunch-time cooking classes run from Tuesday to Saturday. The schedule changes monthly and they cover both Chinese and Western cuisine. Once a quarter, the celebrity chef behind The Twins, Cornelia Poletto, teaches a course.

The class leads in with a chef-led cooking

demonstration. Afterwards, you are set loose in the kitchen to prepare your own meals while the instructor assists.

Price: from RMB228

Zwilling Gourmet School, Rm W201, HKRI Taikoo Hui, 286 Shimen Yi Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 石门一路286 号W201室兴业太古汇, 近南京西路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 2 mins. (5255 5659)

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Chinese Cooking Workshop Dim Sum and Then Some One of Shanghai’s most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly schools is the Chinese Cooking Workshop. Chef Mike Huang leads students through the successful completion of wok-fried and dim sum meals covering Sichuan, Huaiyang, Cantonese and vegetarian cooking methods.

In addition to the regular schedule, the school can arrange market tours and private events. Are you ready to try more difficult hand-pulled noodles or roasted Beijing duck? Well great, because they have both of those on offer as well.

Price: from RMB200

Chinese Cooking Workshop, 370 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Zhaojiabang Lu 乌鲁木齐南路370号， 近肇嘉浜路. Nearest metro: Zhaojiabang Lu, 5 mins. (158 2161 8151)

JR Recipe Tasty At-Home Meals Made Easy Interested in baking cake rolls that resemble the adorable Japanese character Rilakkuma, cooking perfect Spanish seafood stew or rocking shrimp stir-fry for date night?

Thanks to a diverse crew of teachers, you’ll be able to find a class that suits your interests at JR Recipe.

Classes are taught at their home décor shop and restaurant at the Fenyang Lu and

Dingxiang Lu locations and the schedule changes monthly.

Price: from RMB198

JR Recipe, 3 Fenyang Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 汾阳路 3号， 近淮海中路. Nearest metro: Zhaojiabang Lu, 12 mins. (3356 3538)

Shanghai Young Bakers Master Baking Basics This charity program assists marginalized young Chinese adults who are unable to pursue traditional forms of education. One way to get involved is by joining one of their public or private booked baking classes. You receive training from EFBPA École de Boulangerie et de Pâtisserie d’Aurillac-trained bakers in the ways of viennoiserie and pastry. All proceeds directly

fund Shanghai Young Bakers’ programs.

We’d call that a win-win.

Pric: from RMB600

Shanghai Young Bakers, shanghaiyoungbakers.com (8168 7194)

Cooking Skill Exchange Cooking with Friends This community devoted to sharing their love for cooking hosts fun events facilitating culinary knowledge exchange. Their regular group classes are led by experts in Italian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Russian, Chinese and Thai cuisines, all taught by professional chefs and foodies.

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cuisines you are interested in and they will find an appropriate chef.

Price: from RMB350

Community Skill Exchange, 3033 Kaixuan Lu, by Yishan Lu 凯旋路3033路， 近宜山路. Nearest metro: Yishan Lu, 8 mins. (156 0190 4829)

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Sam’s Club Quality You Can Trust with the Convenience You Need

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am’s Club, an international chain of membership-only warehouse stores, has been providing its customers with access to well-priced and safe products for 35 years. This service is especially relevant in a city like Shanghai, where many are concerned with food safety and authenticity.

As September brings an influx of new expats, recent arrivals might not know where to find the best ingredients for family meals and entertaining. Rest assured, Sam’s Club has you covered for BBQ provisions, highquality cheeses, baking products and so much more.

While it is exciting to explore China’s food culture, some days you just want a taste of home. Craving some crispy fish and chips but struggle to find boneless filets? You will find those at Sam’s Club in addition to over 4,000 other imported goods, including Alaskan king crab, New Zealand gold kiwi fruit, American beef and Spanish ham.

With a diverse range of products to satisfy multiple dining preferences, Sam’s Club is an ideal shopping destination for foreigners and locals alike. Even your children will love a trip to Sam’s Club as they hop from station to station sampling the food.

Sam’s Club has an app with an English option for the ultimate in convenience. Just search for ‘山姆会员商店’ in the app store and download. It is easy to change from the simplified Chinese default language setting to English by clicking on ‘我的山姆’ in the lower right-hand corner. Next, click on ‘语 言管理’ and switch from Chinese (中文) to English (英文). Just like that, you’re all set.

Follow the QR code below for more information on buying imported products at competitive prices in China.

B2, 2110 Gaoke Xi Lu, by Xianan Lu 高科西路2100号B2, 近下南路 (2024 9925)

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Dao Jiang Hu

Stirring the Wok on Donghu Lu

By Cristina Ng

The Place When it comes to Chinese cuisine, authenticity or the lack thereof gets people fired up. This tug-of-war between tradition and innovation is being waged in kitchens across Shanghai, where diners are as fickle as they are picky.

Joining the fray is Dao Jiang Hu, named after a Shanghainese colloquialism meaning to stir up gossip or mess around, with a touch of mischief. Here, Chef Betty Ng’s exploration of Chinese regional dishes with an adventurous, price-friendly menu utilizing Western ingredients and techniques has made Dao Jiang Hu one of Shanghai’s more intriguing new openings.

The Food When navigating the fusion dining scene, the pivotal question is, ‘Does this change make the original better?’ Oftentimes the answer is no, but Dao Jiang Hu hits the mark on a few occasions.

For example, the chili and sesame beef bites (RMB52) whereby crunchy morsels of battered meat sit on peppery British-style parmesan crackers see the mix of Eastern and Western spices come together in a playful way.

In another instance, a shower of fragrant julienned shiso leaves and plump, briny salmon roe (ikura) cross a staple Chinese crab and egg fried rice (RMB68/88 for small/ large) with a sushi hand roll in a fresh, attractive manner.

Reminiscent of eight treasures duck (babao ya), the lotus chicken in rice crust (RMB188) is a bona fide star where the whole bird is stuffed with shitake, Yunnan ham and sticky rice. An irresistibly earthy flavor permeates the meat, rendering the

accompanying peanut, ginger and sesame dipping sauce superfluous. It takes one hour to prepare, so order this dish as soon as you sit down.

Their kung pao prawns (RMB88) fall short in taste, but excel in an exciting mix of textures brought on by fresh and dried chili, leeks, cashews, mountain yam and fried basil.

Tweaking Yunnan cheese (RMB68) with grilled tomatoes, balsamic glaze and basil does not improve on the original. An inferior version of mapo tofu (RMB68) isn’t spicy enough, and the feta brings nothing to the table. 2/3

The Vibe

There has been a lot of movement at 20 Donghu Lu this year, but a fresh coat of paint and some colorful portraits of Shanghainese aunties on bold backgrounds by artist Basmat Levin help spice up the atmosphere.

While some dishes give us pause, it is pretty cool to see such unabashed experimentation in the kitchen, and for that we applaud Dao Jiang Hu. Looking past the food, moderate prices and friendly service make this an excellent place for casual group dinners. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3.5/5

Price: RMB200-300 Who’s going: expats and open-minded locals Good for: groups, relaxed dinners, fusion cuisine

20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路20号, 近 淮海中路. Nearest metro: Shaanxi Nan Lu, 5 mins.

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Blackbird

Popular Café Rebooted at Columbia Circle

By Cristina Ng

The Place Shanghai’s latest and most ambitious lifestyle hub, Columbia Circle, is home to many recent openings. While most of these venues have yet to solidify their fan base, OHA Design’s new iteration of Blackbird already boasts a consistently full house. Perched along the glossy red bar are patrons served by techsavvy mixologists utilizing sound waves and siphons to flavor cocktails, while Executive Chef Blake Thornley fills the design-forward dining area with snacks and shareable plates.

The Food

At Blackbird, you will want to hit up the snacks for the standout items, while the less memorable mains rein in the chef’s creativity.

The uniquely named, smoked eel liver ears (RMB52) stuck with us long after the meal ended. The delicate combination of whipped duck liver, smoked eel, crispy pig ears, soy mint caramel and puffed rice cracker resembles a fish and tastes like heaven.

Also memorable, the complex sweetness of malt has a natural affinity with the richness of foie gras (RMB180) just as honeyed pears and notes of thyme gently enhance the fatty lobes.

Thornley’s take on pad Thai, which replaces the noodles with shredded cuttlefish (RMB80), is wildly addictive. Charred pineapple, bright citrus, and tempeh-infused oil round out this dish. Fire-kissed fruit also enhances pepper seared tuna (RMB92) by concentrating watermelon’s subtle sweetness. A sparkly house-made ponzu sauce provides a refreshing accent to the fish.

Unfortunately spiced soft shell crab (RMB72) with onion, apples and chili doesn’t hold its own in a crowd of dishes so strong.

When it comes to mains, one of the biggest successes is a lovely roasted ‘teenage’ chicken (RMB178) served alongside fresh flavors from cauliflower, coriander, zucchini and green chili.

In another slam dunk, roasted lamb loin (RMB135) is perfectly medium rare and decorated with spiced pumpkin and crispy date – a key element of our favorite dish at OHA Eatery. In an involved process, Thornley mixes pitted dates with cacao nibs that he flattens and freezes, before they’re thinly sliced.

These chocolatey coins are dipped in a corn flour and egg white batter then deep-fried. We are into it. A bland bowl of green shell mussels and pork belly (RMB148) is less exciting since the small amount of pork brings little to the table.

A fun trio of mini-courses irreverently labeled “Cheeses for Jesus” (RMB110) turns the concept

of a cheese plate on its head and is our preferred way to end a meal here. A semifirm Tomme de Savoie’s mild creaminess plays well with the jammy goodness of a caramelized grape puree and pomegranate reduction.

If you must have dessert, try the baked dark chocolate with malt powder (RMB69).

The familiar flavors of the main ingredients are a comforting foil to the unique quenelle of butter-based, smoked red wine ice cream. It is much better than an overdone interpretation of a crust-less New York cheesecake (RMB72) with the unnecessary addition of fennel. 2.5/3

The Vibe

While we have minor qualms, we enjoy watching this talented chef work through his madness in the kitchen. Compared to OHA Eatery, which can be seen as too complicated, the risks taken at Blackbird are paying off.

This innovation has worked its way into the beverages via foam, clarified juices, infusions and sauces for cocktails so stellar, they deserve their own article. If you are sick of the same old same old, you’ll want to check Blackbird out, stat. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB300-500 per person Who’s going: cool, open-minded diners of all stripes Good for: adventurous palates, bar snacks, cocktails

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Medianoche (RMB40/75) would certainly win over your heart. Here, the deep-fried ball of mashed potato, béchamel and ham is flattened like a patty and served inside some toasted brioche alongside mortadella, pickles, cheese, mayo and mustard.

Not in the mood for sandwiches? Latin Woo also has several lunch set options (RMB78-198), which include a main, two sides and a drink. While it could use a little more heat, the Colombian fried rice with shrimp and chorizo (RMB88) topped with fresh avocado and tomatoes is yet another hit that bridges the gap between Latin American flavors and ingredients and one of the ultimate Chinese comfort food dishes. 2.5/3

Latin Woo

Pirata’s Carb-licious Daytime Alter Ego

By Dominic Ngai

The Place A beloved darling of Shanghai’s fickle-hearted diners, Asian-inspired tapas purveyor Pirata has recently opened a new branch next to Columbia Circle’s #instafamous swimming pool. Each night, Chef Ling Huang and her team continue to pump out fan favorites like foie gras toasts and spicy clams with Thai basil to a devoted following. During the day, however, this restaurant transforms into Latin Woo, where hearty sandwiches and lunch dishes with a Latin American spin are served.

The Food

Much like Pirata, Latin Woo’s menu is unapologetically straightforward and down-to-earth. Of the seven sandwich options available, the Cuban burger (RMB60) best illustrates Chef Huang’s ‘no BS’ approach to cooking. In between two thick slices of brioche bun are a beef-chorizo patty, caramelized onion, sunny-side-up egg and a pile of shoestring fries. Hallmarks of a delicious sandwich manifest as you tackle this beast with your bare hands when juices from the peppery meat, runny yolk, along with thin shreds of potatoes trickle down your hands and chin during the messy scuffle.

Huang also does a mean version of the classic El Cubano (RMB35/68 for small/large). Nothing can go wrong when a thick, fatty slice of roast pork mingles with pickles and cheese in the warm embrace of two crispy Cuban bread slices. If Pirata’s croqueta is a dish that you love (try them if you haven’t), then their spin on the 6 0 | sep t ember 2 0 1 8 | www . t ha t smags . com

The Vibe

Given its popular pool-side location, expect plenty of wanghongs wandering in for a quick bite and refreshments while they take a break from their seemingly endless photo shoots. Latin Woo’s tangy limonada (RMB45) or fresh mango juice (RMB35) are perfect for the occasion, and the cute glasses in which they’re served, as well as the restaurant’s blue-and-white tiled walls, provide another great selfie opportunity. 1.5/2

Total Verdict: 4/5

Price: RMB70-100 per person Who’s going: Pirata’s loyal fans, nearby office workers, dehydrated wanghongs in between poses Good for: carb-loading, casual lunch Columbia Circle, 1262 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu 延安西路1262号, 近番禺路.

Nearest Metro: Jiaotong University, 15 mins. Open daily 11.30am-5pm

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Pie Bird

Old-Fashioned Pastry Escape

By Cristina Ng

The Place It takes guts and a lot of hard work to open up your own restaurant, so we have to give props to Lindsey Wang for her moxie. After searching Shanghai for an apple pie that met her standards, this former fashion designer and self-taught baker decided to fly the coop and open her own pastry haven. The result is Pie Bird, a nostalgic bake shop serving up quiches and desserts photogenic enough to grace the cover of Southern Living.

The Food

In line with the Americana vibes, the display

case is filled with quintessential pies.

The cornerstone of summer buffet tables, strawberry rhubarb (RMB46/RMB298 per slice/whole) is brimming with sweet berry juices and a burst of tartness with a lovely custardy texture.

The best-selling coconut cream pie (RMB40/RMB258) is the devil of all desserts, tempting you with its rich filling and freshly whipped cream. The surprise addition of chocolate pudding makes this the ultimate indulgence, but you might need a double espresso (RMB16) to get through the whole slice.

Key lime (RMB40/RMB258) is hard to get right outside of Florida, so we admire

them for trying. Unfortunately, this version lacks the requisite mouth-puckering smack of citrus and graham cracker crust.

Speaking of crust, Wang uses the same all-butter crust for sweet and savory pies.

While it is sturdy enough to hold its shape, it could sacrifice beauty pageant points for some tenderness.

As for the savory options, our favorite is the salmon and pickle (RMB42/RMB268).

The pickle juices penetrates through the flanlike egg mixture to mingle with chunks of cream cheese. We aren’t surprised that it sells out daily. 2/3

The Vibe

Pie Bird’s quaint environment, warmed by the scent of baking, is a welcoming place for a casual lunch or afternoon break. We might prefer the pies at Al’s Baking Co. and the (cheaper) quiches at Pain Chaud, but nobody matches Pie Bird when it comes to options.

1.5/2

Total Verdict: 3.5/5 Price: From RMB38 Who’s going: Jing’an locals, pie enthusiasts Good for: lunch dates, coffee breaks, afternoon treats

1313 Xinzha Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 新闸路1313号, 近陕西北路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Xi Lu, 20 mins.

Open Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat-Sun, 9am-9pm. (5298 0258)

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The South American invasion of Jing’an continues with the recent opening of La Social, just around the corner from Revolucion Cocktail and Funka Del Sur on Yanping Lu. The Beijing transplant has a cool Havana party atmosphere and serves mojitos in fishbowls. What’s not to like?

In addition, Geo Valdivieso (RIINK, formerly The Captain and Unico) and Victor Doukov (formerly of Revolucion Cocktail) have joined forces for an ambitious new nightclub called UP on Shaanxi Bei Lu. They are working with Max Trullas Moreno (who designed all el Willy restaurants) and Chef Carlos Sotomayor (formerly EKEKO, el Efante) for food.

Over on Yuyuan Lu, the beer scene is kicking up. Joining Stone Brewing on that street is a Belgian beer-focused bar called Red Cactus. Expect tap takeovers and other events in the near future.

Two new cocktail bars joining the scene include 1/3 Blossom on Yanqing Lu and Art & Swigger, which has taken over the former Kaiba location on Wuding Lu. Finally, SOCIAL SUPPLY will be hosting the second edition of the SIP cocktail festival on Sep 15. Watch this space for more details, including the full bartender lineup.

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Ars & Delecto

Straight Outta Shibuya

By Cristina Ng

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ou’re strolling down Jinxian Lu when the urge for a beautifully crafted cocktail hits. Lady Luck, or perhaps ‘the green fairy’, is on your side as the group behind Tokyo’s Bar Trench (no. 16 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars) has just opened Ars & Delecto.

This vintage café-style watering hole, located in Citizen Café’s former home, stocks a wide range of products from the award-winning KA VA LAN Taiwan-made single malt whiskey to absinthe that they serve in a drip.

The double-sided drinks list is one part homage to cocktail making traditions and one part playful exploration. The classic cocktails portion of the menu reads like a Drunk History textbook, while the signatures feature ingredients from around the world, and are given quirky names like Travelers Ship and Going to Acapulco.

Both the bold, boozy New Orleans Vieux Carré (RMB100) and the Travelers Ship (RMB120) include a perfectly transparent

house-made ice cube. While both are smooth sipping, ingredients such as house-infused gin and fennel shrub make the latter’s price tag easier to swallow.

Same goes for Oh Henry (RMB90), a tall mix of blended scotch, Benedictine, house ginger cordial, lemon, soda and bitters.

After carefully measuring and stirring, the bartender pours sparkling water with precision, preserving bubbles in a ritual evocative of a tea ceremony.

Other modern classics include the Espresso Rum Martini (RMB90), which tempers dark rum with coffee and orgeat and a perfectly foamy whiskey sour (RMB90). Other favorites include the Blueberry Hill (RMB105), which blends rum, dry sherry, blueberries, lemon, Angostura bitters and mascarpone cheese for a layered take on English tea.

After heavy sampling, we can’t deny that the drinks are enjoyable. Too often drinks of this caliber are hidden in overdone speakeasies, so the neighborhood bar vibe is immensely appealing. The only thing holding us back from more regular visits is the price.

222 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu, 进贤路222号, 近 陕西南路. Nearest metro: Huaihai Zhong Lu, 3 mins.

Sun-Thur 5pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. (5237 8888)

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Behind the Bar Five Things Not to Say to Your Bartender

By Logan R. Brouse

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fter years spent in bars, I’ve witnessed all types of customers in various degrees of drunkenness. While most people under the influence are perfectly lovely, some say the worst things. Now customers deserve a certain level of respect from the floor and bar staff, because you are the one paying the bills. I accept this premise but Drake might as well have been referring to customers when he said, “it’s a rollie not a stopwatch,” because drunks might never quit.

As the Drake of That’s Shanghai (you know, controversial and can’t dance), I thought it would be a great idea to ask my industry colleagues for worst things you can say to a bartender. I’m not naming sources – but if you are in the biz, you’ll agree with this list more than Travis Scott with Kendall Jenner off camera.

“It’s my (significant other/best friend’s) birthday. Can we get some free shots?”

Generally, depending on the venue’s policy, giving out shots for special occasions isn’t a problem. We are super grateful that you choose to spend both your time and money with us and are more than happy to send out a round or what not but - fuck you if you just do that every week. We all want free stuff, but don’t make the staff look like fools.

“Is the booze here fake?”

As we extensively covered in a previous article, if you are in a decent Shanghai bar this really isn’t happening, especially in 2018.

If your nerd friends got too hammered last night, it’s because they can’t handle their liquor. Why would an established bar risk their reputation by serving you counterfeit booze when the real thing is so cheap wholesale? As for bitching that your RMB15 glass of vodka had you violently ill, you get what you pay for.

“I know the owner.”

Ha, ha, ha, ha. Generally, owners notify staff to do something special for you. If the owner isn’t there to personally pour your drink, it

My cat died. Can I get this drink for free?

is because they have partners. For example, I’ve been told multiple times by inebriated customers that they were friends of the owner at Logan’s Punch to which I reply, “me too.” I’ll check in to make sure I don’t have a VIP on my hands, but making stuff up for free stuff is a weird power move with no endgame.

Sometimes I buy shots for loyal clientele, but it’s a problem when people start to see these gifts as a right to demand when I’m not around. How would you like it if we walked into your school and demanded free English lessons? And you probably don’t walk into the Apple Store expecting an iPhone X on the house for saying, “I know Tim Cook.”

“I waited 30 minutes for this drink.”

This is my favorite because the time is always 30 minutes. What people don’t realize is drink tickets have a time stamp on them. I’ve often had to tell intoxicated customers that they ordered their drink two minutes ago, not 30. We fill the ticket according to the order it prints out in a reasonable window of time unless it’s crazy busy or there are stupid, stupid requests like for virgin margaritas, decaf espresso or gluten-free breadsticks.

a deep, dark level of hell reserved for loud sneezers and unapologetic fans of late-career Johnny Depp. Come on, don’t be an asshole. If you’re just finding out this is uncool, it totally explains your non-ironic Spencer Pratt lower back tattoo. I know you worked hard for the money you are spending on our cocktails and it irritates you if the staff isn’t paying attention to you. We are doing our best, and we don’t come to your job and snap at you.

Perhaps some of the examples I threw down are extreme, but always remember that people who work in restaurants and bars are not better or worse than you. To them, Friday night is just another stressful day in the office, but if you handle yourself with these things in mind, I’m more than happy to buy you a shot, because I know the owner – his name is Logan.

Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s Punch and Tacolicious has run bars and clubs in Shanghai for over eight years. In between hangovers, he puts pen to paper to record his pontifications on the drink industry.

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Concrete & Grass

The Royal Concept

The Swedish version of Phoenix is coming to Modern Sky Lab for a bubbly show that’ll keep you on your feet.

Taking influence from The Strokes, their indie-rock sound is light, fun and backed by dreamy effects. > Sep 30, 8.30pm, RMB150 presale, RMB200 door. Modern Skyw Lab, 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路188号3楼, 近 天虹路

Known for emerging acts and a wide range of music, expect to hear everything from city-folk to bubblegum trap at the fourth edition of this Shanghai-born festival.

They’ve even got a whole separate lineup for kids, making it a family-friendly event. > Sep 16-17, 11.30am-11pm, RMB360 single-day, RMB600 twoday. Shanghai Rugby Football Club, 2700 Zhangyang Bei Lu, by Wuzhou Dadao 张杨北路2700号, 近五州大道 (concreteandgrass. cn)

Parachutes on Fire Album Release

This singer-songwriter has been taking over global club stereos for months now with her earworm of a hit, ‘One Kiss.’ Known for selling out headlining shows, her music is full of electronic threads woven in to highly danceable tracks. > Sep 12, 8pm, RMB480-680. National Exhibition and Convention Center, 333 Songze Da Dao, by Laigang Lu 崧泽 大道333号, 近涞港路

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Steve Aoki

Legendary electronic producer and DJ Steve Aoki will be playing a set at Linx this month. Expect to hear his remixes of songs by famous artists like Fall Out Boy, and revere his Jesus-like hair as he spins the discs. > Sep 8, 10.30pm, RMB380 early bird, RMB480 presale, RMB580 door. Linx, Golden Bell Plaza, 2/F, 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Liulin Lu 淮海中路98号2 楼, 近柳林路 (linxshanghai.com)

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Taking cues from psychedelic and classic rock, Parachutes on Fire are known for their groovy riffs, bold harmonies and aviation themed lyrics. This Shanghai-based five-piece rock band will be playing tracks from their newest album at Yuyintang. > Sep 7, 8.30pm doors, RMB80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 号,近延安西路 (yytlive.com)

British pop star Jessie J is riding on her success after winning Chinese reality singing contest, Singer, with a multi-city China tour. Landing at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Sep 18, expect to hear hits like ‘Bang Bang’ and singles from her new album R.O.S.E. at the show. > Sep 18, 8pm, RMB380-1280.

Mercedez-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu 世博 大道1200号, 近耀华路 (mercedez-benzarena. com)

JZ Festival CHina CHat

do Franziskaner Oktoberfest

This Bavarian multi-day festival features free-flow beer, live Bavarian music and a three-course dinner hosted by Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar. > Sept 9-16, from RMB350. Yuanmingyuan Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu 圆 明园路, 近北京东路

The biggest and ‘bluesiest’ jazz festival in Shanghai is back again with some impressive names like Branford Marsalis Quartet and The Original Gypsies as part of its diverse and impressive lineup that’ll turn any pair of sneakers into dancing shoes.

As plenty of family-friendly activities are available, it’s a great way for music lovers of any age to spend a day outdoors. Children under 1.3 meters in height are free. > Sep 22-23, CAMP 3399, 3399 Longteng Da Dao, by Ruining Lu 龙腾 大道3399号, 近瑞宁路 (jzmg.net)

CHina CHat is a two-day event dedicated to WeChat and online digital marketing in the Chinese market. Run

by WalktheChat and China Channel, they’ll hold morning workshops, sell social products and host panel discussions during the event. Don’t miss out on the after-party for networking and drinks. > Sep 21-22, 2pm, from RMB488. The Place, Room 407, 457 Jumen Lu, by Runan Lu 局门路457号407室, 近 汝南路

Expat Show Shanghai Rolex Masters

The ATP Tour returns to Shanghai, where some of the biggest names in tennis will fight for the right to call themselves the best. > Oct 7-11, RMB90-400.Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, 3028 Kunyang Bei Lu by Yuanjiang Lu 昆阳北 路3028号上海旗忠森 林体育城网球中心, 近 元江路

That’s Shanghai Food & Drink Awards 2018

Shanghai’s best and brightest culinary stars will be taking over the Bund-side hotspot Bar Rouge for a night of recognition and networking. You did the voting, so come join your favorite chefs and industry icons in a celebration of all things delicious. There will, of course, be plenty to drink. > Sep 12, 6pm-10pm, RMB200. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京东路

This convention dedicated to creating the best international lifestyle platform for all communities is where you can find information, products and services, and representatives from F&B, the education industry, health, tourism and more to make living in Shanghai much easier. > Sep 21-23, 10am-5pm. Shanghai Exhibition Center, 1000 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 延安中路1000号, 近陕西北路 (expatshowchina.com)

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Hitobashira’s Album Release Show

Kerry Beer Fest

do

SIP

Social Supply is bringing back SIP cocktail festival, where some of Shanghai’s finest bartenders will be shaking and mixing their signatures for the crowd.

A ticket comes with a free drink at the door. > Sep 15, noon to 9pm, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Grandtown, 1035 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 长乐路 1035号, 近乌鲁木齐路

This thrash groove metal band is celebrating the release of their second album with a listening party. They’ll also have a show at Yuyintang with Shanghai’s experimental punk darling Dirty Fingers and three other bands on the 15th. Ticket includes a free copy of the album. Expect plenty of cheap drinks and giveaways. > Sep 15, 9pm doors, RMB80. Inferno, United Valley, 462 Changle Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 长乐路462号, 近陕西南路

This beer festival hosted at the Kerry Hotel will be bringing in over 30 food and beverage vendors from the city, including Zapfler, Shangri-la Beer, Shanghai Love Beer, Tomatito and New York Pizza, for a boozy and delicious weekend. > Sep 8-9.Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1388 号, 近芳甸路

Shalanaya Open Air Festival BalletBoyz: Life.

Tango Cabaret Soiree

Another cabaret production from The Pearl, Tango is all about one of the world’s sexiest dances. It surveys a full range of the genre, from jazz tango to psycho tango, through the story of a girl who’s trying to find her way in Buenos Aires. > Sep 5-28, 9pm, RMB200 presale, RMB250 door. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, near Wujin Lu 乍浦路471 号，近武进路

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Known for its Burning Man groovy vibes, interactive activities and its community this festival welcomes the young and old in an open-air atmosphere. > Sep 21-24, RMB300-RMB480. 369 Yedang Cun, Zhujiajiao 朱家角镇盛家埭叶荡村 369号

These elegant and innovative dancers and choreographers, known for wearing matching bunny masks, will showcase their talent and give the audience a new definition of ballet. > Sep 14-15, 7.30, RMB180-880. Shanghai International Dance Center Grand Theatre, 1650 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu 虹桥路1650号, 近 水城路 (shdancecenter.com)

pick of six

Wavelength: Reset

Until Oct 8 3055 Caobao Lu, by Xinzhen Lu 漕宝路3055号, 近新镇路 (powerlongmuseum.com)

Photofairs Shanghai

Sept 21-23 Shanghai Exhibition Center, 1000 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 延安中路1000号, 近陕西北路 (photofairs.org/shanghai)

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Pick of exhibitions art

Other Voices, Other Spaces

Until Sept 30 3/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,

by Guangdong Lu 中山东一 路3号3楼, 近广东路 (6321 5757, shanghaigalleryofart. com)

Machines Are Not Alone

Until Oct 21 Chronus Art Center, Bldg 18, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Aomen Lu 莫干山 路50号18号楼,近澳门路 (chronusartcenter.org)

The Room – Du Meng Solo Exhibition

Until Oct 29 Shanghai Museum of Glass, Bldg 8, 685 Changjiang Xi Lu, by Gangsi Lu 长江西 路685号8号楼，近钢四路 (6618 1970, shmog.org)

Carte Blanche Continuous Terminus

Until Oct 7 ShangART, 181 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, by Fuzhou Lu 江西中路181号, 近福州路 (6359 3923, shanghartgallery.com)

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The Wisdom of China The Stories of Zhuangzi and Sunzi Continuing with his The Wisdom of China series, writer Xu Yuanxiang dives into the lives and teachings of great Chinese philosophers Zhuangzi and Sunzi.

Zhuangzi: Enjoyment of Life in an Untroubled State

By Xu Yuanxiang and Yin Yongjian Zhuangzi is ranked among the greatest Chinese literary and philosophical giants, and one of earliest thinkers to contribute to Taoism, or ‘school of the Way’. He is considered by many as the contemporary version of Mencius (Mengzi), but there appears to have been little to no connection between the two. Known for his complex and poetic, at times humorous and polysemic style, Zhuangzi’s philosophy encourages disengagement from the artificialities of social life, and cultivation of our natural potencies and skills in order to live a simple, natural, yet fulfilling life.

110mm×185mm 168 pages, RMB53 English Paperback, 100g ISBN 978-7-5085-2766-6

Sun Tzu: The Ultimate Master of War

By Xu Yuanxiang and Li Jing

Of the more than 4,000 books on military strategy produced over the course of Chinese history, The Art of War is almost unanimously acknowledged as the most outstanding. Written by Sun Tzu, a wellknown general some 2,500 years ago, the fact that a man and the book he wrote still exert a profound influence in the 21st century surely makes one want to find out exactly what a kind of man he was, and what his philosophy is all about.

110mm×185mm 168 pages, RMB53 English paperback, 100g ISBN 978-7-5085-2767-3

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Hotel newS

Cordis, Shanghai, Hongqiao has appointed Emil Leung Fat Chung as the hotel’s Managing Director. The Hong Kong-born hotelier has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and was most recently the General Manager of Cordis, Beijing, Capital Airport.

Wanda Reign on the Bund celebrated its 2nd anniversary on Aug 16 with a luxurious gala dinner attended by 200 guests and members of the media from around the country. Dr Jeff Ning, President of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, Mr Xu Xiao Liang, Executive Director and Co-president of Fosun International, Mr Kieran Twomey, Executive Vice President of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, and Mr Alexander Paul, General Manager of Wanda Reign on the Bund proposed the toast to honor this important milestone.

On Aug 20, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel celebrated the merger of the Marriott Rewards, The RitzCarlton Rewards and SPG Rewards with a GM cocktail party.

On Aug 3, Four Points by Sheraton celebrated International Beer Day in Qingdao. There are 30 selected local craft beers offered to guests on the Best Brews & BBQ Party. “Best Brews” is a special beer program launched by Four Points

by Sheraton to provide guests with a worldwide selection of craft beers catering to local characteristics.

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CITY SCENES

To celebrate the opening of Jurassic World 2, iapm Mall showcased a dinosaur-themed exhibition in which an 11-meter-long T-Rex served as its centerpiece.

A basketball-themed exhibition was on display over the summer at the ifc Mall Shanghai. Highlights included statues of famous players like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

On Aug 7, Philadelphia 76ers player Markelle Fultz visited the NBA Playzone at Xintiandi’s Hubindao Shopping Mall to spend time with players from the Chinese Special Olympics team and local children.

In July, Four InterContinental hotels in Shanghai rolled out a nauticalthemed buffet to honor the return of Star Cruises’ ‘Golden Sea Itinerary.’

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CIT Y S CE N E S

Shanghai Comic Convention (SHCC) will be returning to the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing on Oct 26-28.

On Jul 19-22, 12 Singaporean designer brands gathered at Raffles City to showcase their creations in a pop-up exhibition.

On Jul 27, the 2018 adidas Republic of Sports in Shanghai kicked off with an opening ceremony attended by supermodel Karlie Kloss and volleyball star Hui Ruoqi. The 24-day sports festival featured a range of activities including football, basketball, running and rock climbing.

This summer, German supermarket ALDI is spotlighting awardwinning wines that are all priced at around RMB100 per bottle.

Camus and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States recently hosted a seminar devoted to cognac and bourbon whisky.

Hennessy and Charlie’s jointly launched a spiked mint chocolate chip milkshake as a new way to enjoy cognac in the summer.

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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!

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,

by Guangdong Lu pop@on-the-bund.com. www. threeonthebund.com. 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东 路 . (6321 0909)

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Asia

9521) 5.30-10.30pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊 酒店辅楼 2 楼 , 近江西中路

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) 11am-2am (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

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

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

Cantonese Canton Disco This traditional Cantonese restaurant concept with a contemporary update at its fore offers a high energy atmosphere, addictive cuisine and unpretentious service that paints a perfect picture of modern Shanghai. 2F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368

YUE 1525 Enjoy authentic Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine at YUE 1525 for either business lunch, family gatherings or special occasions.

Headed by a veteran Cantonese chef from Hong Kong, serves dim sum, clay pot dishes, doubleboiled soups and his signature recipes are among fan favorites. Level 2, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6225 8665). Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, Weekend Afternoon Tea 2.30-4.30pm Dinner 5-10pm. 定西路 1525 号 2 楼 , 近愚园路

路 333 号 B1 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路

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 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

VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create marvelous dining experience in privacy with one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (639312346330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm10.30pm www.hyattonthebund.com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

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

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

Listings

Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

Sichuan

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

OPEN DOOR

大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant Sichuan Citizen Originally opened in 2009, Sichuan Citizen moved into its new home at Ferguson Lane in 2018, where Head Chef Mao and his whole crew from Chengdu continues to serve spicy and delicious classic Sichuan dishes to their fans. The restaurant also houses a cocktail bar named Bar Basil located right next to the main dining room, where guests can enjoy signature cocktails created by a mixologist from Milan. 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Xingguo Lu (5404 1235). Sun-Thu 11am-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 11am10.30pm. 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近兴国路

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

yunnan Gathering Clouds Specializing in distinctive Yunnan food, Gathering Clouds inherits the most charming Yunnanese cuisine and culture in a modern vibe. Carefully selecting natural ingredients from original source, the place introduces the most authentic Yunnan flavor as well as live sports to all. Unit 105, Building E, 381 Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu (6271 7162) Daily 11:30am – 2:00pm, 5:30–10:00pm 番禺路 381 号 幸福里步行街 E105, 近法华镇路

Lost Heaven 1) 17 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Sichuan Nan Lu (6330 0967) 2) 38 Gaoyou Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5126) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.3010.30pm 1) 延安东路 17 号 , 近四川南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路

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 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

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

The Middle 8 This buddha-themed restaurant offers the beauty of Yunnan cuisines with sincere and love in a quiet vibe. With a large statue of buddha and traditional interior, this Beijing transplant is where you could taste out the pure flavor of Yunnan without leaving Shanghai.

Unit406, South Block, HK Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6029 6350, 6029 6352) 淮海中路 283 号香港广场南座 406 室 , 近黄陂 南路

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

Fairmont Peace Hotel A Shanghainese Interpretation of Autumn Flavors at Dragon Phoenix Dragon Phoenix is getting ready for autumn with the launch of an exquisite seasonal menu. Opened in 1929, one of the selling points of this Shanghai dining institution is how well its original décor has been preserved. Prepare to be wowed by the hand-painted golden dragons adorning the ceiling and postcard-quality views of the Bund which complete the canvas.

Shanghainese Master Chef John Ma has a deep passion for creating flavorsome food from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and has been doing so for 27 years.

His autumn menu at Dragon Phoenix includes a soup that features a whole fish head simmered with Chinese yellow wine in a clay pot for one-and-a-half hours. Additional flavor comes from corn, mountain yam, prawns and pickled green chili. You can’t miss the tantalizing drunken hairy crab in a huangjiu and baijiu based marinade, or the delicious cod with a light, airy batter served in a delicate soy sauce. A sumptuously tender chicken with soft chestnuts and a classic hongshao sauce is a meat lover’s dream.

Rest assured, Dragon Phoenix will provide an evening of unforgettable tastes and beautiful backdrops. You might want to book a week in advance to ensure the highly-coveted window seats. > 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20 号和平饭店8楼，近中山东一路 (6138 6888)

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 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 www.thatsmags.com | september 2018 | 73

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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 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 – 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, 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 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 and market-style stations.

Diners can watch chefs use impressive culinary techniques to prepare their favorite à la minute dishes in an airy, interactive setting. Level 2, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888 ext. 8211).

Breakfast Mon-Fri, 6-10.30am, Sat, Sun and public holidays 6-11am; Lunch 12-2pm; Dinner

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Fri-Sun 5.30-9.30 pm. 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世 界酒店 2 楼，近愚园路

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

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

Fusion

海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路

Jade on 36 Restaurant Now serving modern European cuisine with an Asian twist, exquisite wines and cocktails, great-value cuisine and service with precision and quality, guests can experience the reinvented Jade on 36 Restaurant, where culinary creations compete in magnificence with the panoramic views of Shanghai. While savoring unique flavors from the kitchen, guests can also enjoy a bottle of wine or tailor-made cocktails by the restaurant’s bartender. Lunch sets (from RMB138), five-course dinner sets (from RMB698) and a la carte dishes (from RMB68) are all available. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888), Lunch: 12pm, Dinner 5.30pm or 8pm. fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com, www.shangrila.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

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 二路 558 号外滩金融中心 1 幢 N103 室 , 近龙潭路

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

Roof 325 Located at the top of the Shanghai History Museum, one of the most iconic locations of the city, Roof 325 serves a menu of globally influenced dishes prepared with traditional and modern techniques and the freshest ingredients.

5/F , Shanghai History Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (6327 0767). 南京西路 325 号 上海市历史博物馆 5 楼 , 近黄陂北路

French

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

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

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)

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

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

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

上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路 (6321 7733)

Shanghai Tavern Jason Atherton’s all-day dining, brasserie-style restaurant draws inspirations from Elliot Hazzard’s period architecture and magnificent coffered ceiling. Its design is a nod to the layers of history behind the Shanghai Power Company Building. 1F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu,

by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9511). 6-10:30am, 11:30am-11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店

PHÉNIX eatery & bar Rooted in the philosophy of “Life is about the ingredients”, a visit to PHÉNIX is a charming invitation to reconnect with the essentials through an intuitive French cuisine inspired by the richness of seasonal natural ingredients. PHÉNIX also features an intimate yet vibrant lounge space, allowing guests to enjoy classic minimalist cocktails and an impressive wine selection with 250 labels. Level 2, 1 Changde Lu,

by Yan’an Xi Lu Daily 6.30am – 11pm, phenix@ thepuli.com, phenix.thepuli.com (2216 6988) 上

辅楼 1 楼，近江西中路

海璞麗酒店二楼，常德路 1 号，近延安西路

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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

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 11pm2am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm www. mmbund.com 中山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东 路

Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare with one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (6393 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩 茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路

German 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

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

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

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， 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

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

号 , 近红松东路

global cuisine Morton’s of Chicago restaurants All Morton’s of Chicago restaurants serve the best available aged grain-fed beef, as well as fresh fish, Maine lobster, lamb chops and chicken mains. The menus offer generous portions of beef, including a 48-ounce (1,300g) Porterhouse, a 20-ounce (550g) New York Sirloin, and a 12-ounce (340g) Double Cut Filet. Morton’s restaurants are equally renowned for their extensive award-winning wine lists. The fully stocked bar also offers top-shelf spirits, domestic and imported beers and creative cocktails, such as their signature ‘MORtinis’. Shop 15-16, 4/F, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (6075 8888) 世纪大道 8 号 4 楼 15-16 号店 , 近银城中路

Pelham’s Named after Sir Pelham Warren, the former British Consul General who launched the exclusive Shanghai Club for gentlemen in 1910, this restaurant at Bund 2 is a signature modern destination featuring global cuisine with Asian flavor. Surrounded by the stately heritage ambience of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, the restaurant emanates warmth, intimacy and elegance without being overly formal. 1/F, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Waldorf Astoria Club Lobby Level, by Yan'an Dong Lu (6322 9988).

5.30-10pm. 中山东一路 2 号 华尔道夫会所 大堂楼 层，近延安东路

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 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

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

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

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 .

GYU SAMURAI 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 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

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

国际商业广场 6 座 3 楼 , 近大宁路 (6107 5390)

豪酒店 2 楼，大渡河路 158 号 , 近光复西路

HIYA A Jason Atherton concept, the restaurant takes cues from the chef’s London restaurant, Sosharu, and serves a Japanese izakaya-inspired menu in a slick, sophisticated and glamorous setting fit for Shanghai’s elite. Open daily, 27/ F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9531). 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-11pm. 南京东路

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

Daily lunch:11.30am-2pm(last order 1.30pm), dinner:5.30pm-10pm(last order 9.30pm). 1)Room 104E,Lujiazui Investment Tower, 366 Pudian Lu, by Dongfang Lu (6841 6377) 2)L3-E03, 150 Hubin Lu,by Ji'nan Lu 1) 浦电路 366 号 , 近东方路

199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 27 楼，近江西中路

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

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

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

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

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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.charthebund.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

Morton's Steak and Seafood Grille In addition to the finest grain-fed wet aged beef for which the classic steakhouse is known around the world, this new concept for Morton’s focuses on premium oysters including a rotating selection of fresh oysters from the United States, France, Australia and New Zealand. An extensive selection of generous seafood mains on the menu showcase pan-Asian influences. As always, there are also many side dishes and indulgent desserts, plus a sophisticated menu of fine wines, spirits and cocktails. L4-403, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (6067 7888) 淮海中 路 999 号 , 近陕西南路

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

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

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

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

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

Logan’s Punch Cashing in on its slogan of being 'China's first punch bar,' Logan's Punch has enjoyed widespread popularity since opening in 2014. Expect a range of well-made craft cocktails, sipped alongside a hip crowd of young expats and locals. Mon-Thu, 6pm-2am; Fri-Sat, 7pm-late. 2/F, 99 Taixing Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6248 5928) 上海市静安区泰兴路 99 号 2 楼，近南 京路

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

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

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

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 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,

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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 Club Room This gentleman’s club-inspired lounge area at The Shanghai EDITION exudes a sense of warmth and exclusivity. The sophisticated venue features two indulgent lounge areas, a nine-seater bar, as well as a screening room and a karaoke room. 5F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9571). 5pm-2am. 南京东 路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 5 楼，近江西中路

Electric Circus This club and VIP lounge for Shanghai takes a cue from the Studio 54 tradition with its dramatic lighting, otherworldly interior and signature EDITION cocktail mixology program. Electric Circus will play host to some of the world’s top DJs and performers, and is destined to become a must-visit venue in the Shanghai nightlife scene. 7F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9551). Fri-Sat 10pm-5am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 7 楼，近江西中 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 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 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

路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

sports Bars 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楼, 近武定路

1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街

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)

路 3 号外滩 3 号 2 楼 , 近广东路

汉口路

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

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 (021-5308 5399; booking@ unico.cn.com; www.unicoshanghai.com) 中山东一

Hotel Bars

Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2.30pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) Kerry Centre Store, Kerry Centre SB1-12, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 1827) Daily 11am-10pm 4) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup. cn 5) Hongkong Plaza. S2-11 Hongkong Plaza,

Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai.

Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is intimate with velvet flock wallpapers and artisan tin ceilings. Popular bar snacks include Mac and Cheese, Pork Belly Sliders, and Chicken Pot Pie. 98 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5423 1330) 五原路 98 号，近乌鲁木齐中路 UNÏCO Shanghai. Launched in 2012 UNÏCO Shanghai quickly became one of Shanghai's

BRU: Open from afternoon until late, BRU is a gastro pub serving casual comfort food, including rotisserie prime meats, fresh seafood and tapas plates accompanied by a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. As the name suggests, beer is the highlight with bottled craft beers from around the world and eight premium beers on tap. Communal benches and kegs to share are ideal for groups of colleagues and friends.

Each evening, a live band enhances the stylish ambiance with contemporary and classic tunes.

INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) (6700 1888-6031) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号 国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路

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

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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 号上海浦东四季酒店一楼 , 近陆家嘴环 路

CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/ F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily 4:30pm-late, www.char-thebund. com 中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路 Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent views of the entire city, where guests can enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floor-to-ceiling glassed doubleheight section also holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路

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: 5pm-1am 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

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

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-onefree signature cocktails from 5-7pm daily; Freeflow champagne: Enjoy unlimited champagne every evening from 8-10.30pm at RMB 488++ per person. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong ShangriLa, 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 14:0018:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东

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

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

pentalounge Every Sunday between 11 am to 4 pm, diners at pentalounge at pentahotel shanghai can enjoy a spiced-up lazy brunch with a new menu and free-flow make-your-own Bloody Mary station. RMB148 per person (or RMB128 for those arriving after 2pm). Level 1, 1525 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6252 1111 ext.

8100) 定西路 1525 号酒店 1 楼，近愚园路

Punch Room Surrounded by warm, wooden vertical slats, the 35-seat Punch Room provides an intimate and cozy bar lounge atmosphere where guests can enjoy EDITION’s renowned sophisticated cocktail program. 28/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9540). 2pm2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼 28 楼， 近江西中路

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

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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

Clinical Pilates 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

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

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

DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is affiliated with innovative healthcare provider DeltaHealth.

Focusing on cardiovascular care, the general hospital is designed and built in accordance with joint Commission International (JCI) standards.

DeltaHealth Hospital·Shanghai is built to cover the entire Yangtze River Delta. The 200-bed capacity will enable the hospital to better serve

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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 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

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 8ammidnight, 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

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Roof Garden Composed of a patchwork of brick and lawn terraces of different heights, the roof garden is an urban oasis that mixes Chinese greenery with luscious, tropical horticulture.

The richly planted rooftop features an underthe-stars movie theater, a games area for lawn bowls and croquet, daybed seating, as well as the service of a full bar along with food and snacks.

8F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9528). 5pm-2am. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店

路 538 号 , 近龙潭路

路199号 上海艾迪逊酒店主楼1楼，近江西中路

Jiahui Medical Center (Yangpu), 1F/2F, Suite 3, 99 Jiangwancheng Lu, by Yingao Dong Lu 江湾城

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Lobby Bar One of the nine bars of The Shanghai EDITION, the design of the Lobby Bar features bespoke plaster relief artwork inspired by carvings typically observed among Shanghai’s signature Shikumen housing. 1/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9851). 6pm-2am. 南京东

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ROOF Served with panoramic views of Pudong, this open-air lounge area at the rooftop of The Shanghai EDITION offers guests a comfortable and intimate setting where they can enjoy a range of classic and innovative libations made

by EDITION’s mixologists. 29/F, Main Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9537). 2pm-2am. 南京东

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

single malts and cigars. Level 1, 1555 Dingxi Lu,

by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888 ext. 8160) Happy Hour 5-8pm. 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 1 楼，近

路 20 号，上海和平饭店大堂，近中山东一路

The 1515 WEST Bar The Bar provides Champagnes, vermouths, sherries, white wines and a cellar featuring a selection of New World wines and Reds ensure that Wine Sommelier, Jasper Sun always has the best recommendations at hand. Open Hour: 5pm to 1 am (Sun-Thurs)\ 5pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat). (86 21) 2203 8889.

4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店 四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 .

YOU BAR This well-designed whisky and cigar bar has a sleek and stylish vibe and a cozy, downtempo ambience in which guests can enjoy an extensive selection of whisky-based cocktails,

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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 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

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)

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 onsite 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. 陆家嘴环路 533 号 , 近东泰路

Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 8am-5pm, 24/7, 155 Songyuan Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu 宋园路 155 号，近红松东路 (6196 3333, www.redleafhosptial. com)

Jiahui Health is China’s first foreign-funded “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 500bed 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)

ParkwayHealth Medical & Dental Centers 24/7 Hotline 6445 5999 1) Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm.

Sat - Sun, 9am-5pm 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-

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

by Linquan Lu Mon-Sat: 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

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 physician-owned and managed clinic, Yosemite Clinic’s priorities are ensuring the highest standard of medical quality and delivering excellent patient outcomes. Our clinic languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean. B1-1F, 1398 Fangdian Road, Pudong, Shanghai（Only 5 Minutes Walk From Kerry Parkside）; Opening Hour: Monday-Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm; Tel: 4008-500-911; information@ yosemiteclinic.com; www.yosemiteclinic.com 上海 浦东新区芳甸路 1398 号 B1-1F (Plus 乐坊下沉式广 场)

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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

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) 193 Jiaozhou Lu,

by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) 5) LG2-47 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6878 5008) 6) 616 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 8) SB105B, B1 South Retail, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Changde Lu (6266 0018) 8)Dragonfly @ LuOne B1-11/12, 268 Xujiahui Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (6266 2378) Madang Road Station, Metro Line 13 (exit 6).

Daily 10:00-24:00 relax@dragonfly.net.cn http:// www.dragonfly.net.cn/ 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) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 5) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 6) 碧 云路 616 号 , 近云山路 7) 延安中路 1218 号静安嘉里 中心商场南区地下一楼 SB1-05B (25 号商铺 ), 近常 德路 8）悠庭 @ LuOne 上海黄浦区徐家汇路 268 号 LuOne 凯德晶萃广场 B1 层 11/12 号

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. (05126763 0486) Harmony City Mall, Room 3210, Third 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）

Orchid Massage 1) Huaihai Branch - 216 Jinxian Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 2) Xintiandi Branch - B106, 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 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)

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 The Spa at The Shanghai EDITION Featuring a total of six treatment rooms and suites, manicure and pedicure services, sauna, an expansive relaxation area with fully equipped bar and a retail boutique, The Spa at The Shanghai EDITION showcases the best wellness and beauty practices, combining authentic Asian treatment traditions with premium therapies, specialized techniques and top-shelf products.. 6/F, Heritage Building, The Shanghai EDITION, 199 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (5368 9988).

10am-11pm. 南京东路 199 号 上海艾迪逊酒店辅楼 6 楼，近江西中路

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

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. 1) Pudong: 2302 Zhangyang Lu, by Jingnan Lu (6882 1317, 15221309767) 2) Puxi: 2/F, 1832 Gubei Lu, by Hongsong Dong Lu (3490 1117; 17717447707. www.toyoo7.com) 3) No.441,wuning nan lu,by changshou lu (62097991, 18217764112) 4) 2110，Site2, 218 West Tianmu Lu , by Minli Lu （52801997，19921155774）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 4) 天目西路 218 号嘉里 不夜城 2 座 2110，近民立路

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

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

L6-615, iapm mall, 999 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (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

Furniture Master Arnold & WOOX!LIVING Find custommade 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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Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort Opens

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rowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading upscale hotel brands recently announced the grand opening of its new flagship hotel in Greater China, the Crowne Plaza Sanya Haitang Bay Resort.

With a spectacular cruise ship-inspired layout and views out over the South China Sea, the resort features 405 spacious rooms and suites and boasts elegant designs and stellar facilities for both families and business travelers.

Sanya has become one of the most sought after destinations in China, and is expected to become even more popular with the newly

announced visa-free entry to tourists, dutyfree shopping, and medical services that are designed to help transform Hainan into an international tourism destination.

“Sanya has always been the hottest destination in China and one of the most important markets for IHG,” said Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer of IHG Greater China.

“I believe with more favorable government policies, Sanya and Hainan will be even hotter. This is the opportunity that we all would like to explore and be part of for the longterm benefit of this hotel and for IHG as a whole.”

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“We now have nine hotels open and another three in the development pipeline in Sanya, across almost all brands. The new hotel is a wonderful addition to our portfolio, consolidating our confidence and commitment in the development in Sanya and Hainan.”

The hotel is the newest member of the Crowne Plaza family, which has 86 hotels open and another 38 in the development pipeline in Greater China.

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That’s hai Shang

September

Horoscopes

Finally, a horoscope that understands your life in Shanghai.

by Dominique Wong and Edoardo Donati Fogliazza

8.24~9.23

Virgo

9.24~10.23

10.24~11.22

Scorpio

Sagittarius

If you’re a Virgo who can’t drive, don’t feel ashamed. But with a lucky transportation star in your chart this month, why not take a lesson or two?

Oh, that’s right: Traffic is horrific.

Never mind.

Unfortunately you’ll likely be stuck in town for the holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time.

Party at Bar Rouge and have dinner with your ‘Shanghai family,’ AKA your roommates.

It’s time to start writing that ‘foreigner in China’ memoir you’ve a l w a y s t h re a t e n e d . N o n e e d t o change any names – those bridges have long been burned – but you must write only at a cafe on Tuesdays.

People that say ‘good things happen to those who wait’ have probably never had to wait two hours for their waimai salad to arrive like you this month, unless ‘good things’ means starvation and weight loss.

Capricorn

Aquarius 1.21~2.19

Pisces

2.20~3.20

3.21~4.20

All work and no play makes for a boring Capricorn (news flash: achieving work goals doesn’t count as play). Do something fun outdoors like hiring a boat at Century Park or people watching in Xintiandi.

Your house of communication is a real mess this month so be very explicit with everything you say and do. Don’t say ‘bu yao ’ when you actually do want that last dumpling, thanks very much.

Both bargains and relationships look good this month. Download Pinduoduo, get a group of friends in on a group deal for 5kg of nuts for just RMB9.99, and then gift them to your contacts for guanxi purposes.

You know the saying: Keep your friends close and your enemies on WeChat. Hate-like all of the latter’s Moments while setting your own to ‘Three Days Viewable Only,’ because you’re, like, so private.

12.22~1.20

Taurus

Libra

Gemini

Cancer

11.23~12.21

Aries

Leo

4.21~5.21

5.22~6.21

6.22~7.22

7.23~8.23

As the season changes, so does your mood. You may find yourself going to places you’d typically avoid, like the Bund, Xiantiandi or Tianzifang.

Just embrace it.

It’s time to make a commitment to that person you’ve been seeing a lot of lately – not your Tinder date, silly, but the Meituan delivery guy. You already have his number, now, ‘Go, Go, Go!’

Your ruling planet takes center stage this month thanks to MidAutumn Festival. This means you will shine extra bright and receive more attention from others. Eat two moon cakes per day.

After last month’s b’day blowout it seems you’ve blown a hole in your Zhifubao. Ride out the month, literally, by taking a Mobike instead of taxi. Also hit up Starbucks for free cake samples.

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