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Editor's Note

FEBRUARY

WIN WIN WIN

meeting on and off datings apps around us – but they signposts a shift in the way people perceive love today.

February. The month when winter really starts becoming a drag, Chinese New Year means you get some sensible time off to go on holiday again (even thought you just came back from the Christmas break) and the consumerist society we all live in dictates we celebrate love (and spend lots of money) on the ‘most romantic day of the year’: Valentine’s Day.

Elsewhere in the magazine, photographer Lukas von Rantzau talks about his journeys across China’s highspeed rail network ahead of Chinese New Year (page 12); Dominique Wong explores some alternative views on the end of the one-child policy (page 18), Zoey Zha and yours truly bring you a who’s-who of China’s social media landscape (page 26); Andrew Chin interviews one of Canada’s most exciting bands, Metz (page 42); Celina Huynh does a roundup of the best cafes to warm your cockles in while it’s freezing outside (page 70) and Betty Richardson gives you the skinny on the latest restaurants openings in town (page 75).

Because we hate this celebration (well, I personally do at least), it was only natural to look at it and bring you a slightly twisted Valentines-themed cover story this month. Turning to page 52, you won’t find soppy tales of requited feelings. Instead, we’ve looked at some of the contemporary faces of modern-day romance. And so on page 54 Karoline Kan meets a Jiangxi man jilted by his mail-order bride, while Dominic Ngai profiles a selection of China’s young singles with differing views on what it means to be unmarried on page 59.

Stay warm, y’all, and happy Chinese New Year, Marianna Cerini Editor-in-Chief

These tales of modern love are of course just a small part of the whole picture – although divorce rates are rising, China still counts some 13 million weddings every year, and there are plenty of happy couples

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Connecting people to the city

10 City 14 All Aboard Photographer Lukas von Rantzau rides the hi-speed rails.

20 Seeing Double When the one-child policy becomes two

24 Lifestyle 26 WeChat Icons The lifestyle bloggers shaping culture and trends in China

32 Turkish Delight A Turkish family home unveils exotic and ancient treasures

34 Eating Macau Your alternative food guide to a casino-free visit to Macau

40 ARTS 46 Haters Gonna Hate Behind Sino Group’s impressive “commercial” Shanghai clubbing empire.

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50 Spring Festival Screenings A sneak peek at five films looking to rule the holiday box office.

51 The Dark Forest Liu Cixin’s Hugo Award winning sci-fi saga continues.

68 EAT&DRINK 70 IT CAFÉ’S Find your cup of tea.

74 NEW RESTAURANTS French steak, Mexican and a hip Spanish tapas bar.

80 NEW BARS Hidden Japanese speakeasy, alpinethemed chalets and Jiashan Lu watering hole.

The wrap 52 COVER STORY

62 COMMUNITY

Lonely Hearts Club A Tale of 21st Century Love in China.

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A Hot Issue

Clearing the Air About Shanghai’s Fireworks Ban

itizens of Shanghai will have to celebrate Spring Festival this month with a quieter, albeit haze-free week of festivities, thanks to the latest ban on fireworks approved by city legislature last December. This isn’t the first time our beloved metropolis has cracked down on the purchase and detonation of fireworks within city limits. In 2002, local government began tackling the problem of illegal firework manufacturing by allowing fireworks producers to compete for a limited number of licenses to sell their explosive wares – only after proving that their products met safety and aesthetic standards. This year, the Shanghai Fire Control Bureau cut its number of issued permits in half from 2015, capping numbers at a mere 700 fireworks vendors. Every year, substandard fireworks contribute to numerous injuries, accidental fires and, sadly, some deaths. The biggest threat posed by the staggering amount of Chinese New Year pyrotechnics, however, is the thick, omnipresent smog that forms 8 | F E B R u a ry 2 0 1 6 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

from the explosions – a major contributor to the rise of PM levels. Like we need that on top of all those already heavily polluted days we have to endure. The ban on fireworks has been a highly debated topic in recent years, as sparklers and bangers have been a longstanding tradition for China’s most important holiday, believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Times are a-changin’, however. Despite misgivings about eliminating this aspect of Chinese culture, a survey by the Shanghai Bureau of Statistics in December reported that more than 85 percent of citizens say they are taking the health threat seriously and won’t be buying fireworks during this holiday. And while firework bans have been routinely ignored in the past – punishments for refusing to comply with the law have generally merely consisted of a slap on the wrist with the confiscation of the offending fireworks – this time around penalties are going to really hit Chinese New Year celebrators’ wallets – with fines up to RMB500

for anyone caught setting off fireworks and RMB100,000 (double what it was last year) for those found guilty of storing or selling fireworks within the Outer Ring Road. Shanghai isn’t alone. Earlier in January, Henan province’s capital city Zhengzhou also announced a stricter, more comprehensive ban on fireworks for this month’s celebrations, while Beijing, where the fireworks ban was lifted back in 2005, declared that all firework sales will be banned if smog conditions indicate an orange or red alert. So how to compensate for the lack of pretty fires in the sky and endless smoke to fill up our lungs? Electronic fireworks, or ‘e-fireworks,’ are the answer. The devices, which are experiencing rising popularity, produce the same noise and flashing lights, without the hazardous chemicals. Buy them legally on Taobao, or check out your local street vendor (not so legal maybe?). █ Virginia Werner

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“I only got 10 yuan, and then I had to hand back 500 yuan. Anyway, it is my fault, and I broke the rule.” After a cell phone ban during work hours was enacted at a company in Chengdu, laoban Mr. Luo sent out a hongbao on WeChat worth RMB60 to a small group of mid-level management employees to see if he could catch anyone disobeying the new company policy. Sure enough, employees couldn’t resist and almost immediately opened the envelope, later receiving a fine of RMB500. Although some may argue that Mr. Luo’s methods were not noble, his employees have acknowledged fault. Can’t say we blame them, though. Who doesn’t love receiving hongbao? And perhaps even more importantly, who doesn’t like to check their phone during work hours?

Food delivery got stepped up a notch – a RMB8,000,000 notch, that is – in Chengdu early last January, when a man was spotted shooting around town in a Lamborghini to deliver food. Caviar, you’re thinking? Nope. Baozi. The driver, the owner of a newly opened local restaurant, reportedly justified this luxurious method of delivery by claiming that he simply wanted to ensure the restaurant-to-customer transaction went as smoothly as possible, and to eliminate any chance of food contamination. The food probably doesn’t taste any better just because it is delivered in a car worth more than a year’s rent, but there’s a good chance that you’ll feel more badass eating it. R AN D OM NUM B E R

330,000 cubic meters The amount of snow and ice required to build this year’s Ice & Snow Sculptures in Harbin Even the most skilled Eskimo architect would be impressed by the numbers boasted by the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin this month: over 333,000 cubic meters of snow and ice have been masterfully crafted into frozen creations to create a chilly 1 0 | F E B R u a ry 2 0 1 6 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

winter wonderland that includes elaborate buildings, sculptures and landscapes. The festival covers over 750,000 square meters and is expected to attract millions of visitors during its short spell in Harbin. If you’re going, be sure to layer up and brace for the cold – local temperatures are expected to range from minus 13 to minus 23 Celsius.

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Chenghuiwan \Chénghuìwán\ 城会玩 phr. you city folk know how to have fun. Did you hear? Zhang Ming got a brand new La m b or g h ini fo r hi s 21s t bi rthday and he wrecked it in Pudong!

Wow. Chenghuiwan. Is he okay?

Yeah he’ll live.

Too bad.

f globalization is bringing about a clash of civilizations, China’s urbanization is bringing about the clash of rural folk and urbanites. For decades, the rural population was tied to the fields of the

countryside by China’s hukou system, while the city population reaped most of the benefits of China’s economic development. Since the early 90s, the urbanites had skyscrapers, a mall on every street corner, KTVs and nightclubs. The countryside, however, stayed very much the same or, in some cases, became bleaker. Every day, more and more agricultural types are drawn to the glamour of cities. Being young and restless, these migrants are amazed at how the city kids live. They wear designer clothes, spend the average yearly rural salary on one night of KTV and have entertainment options beyond their imagination. In response, millions of migrant workers summed up their emotion in the phrase: ‘you city folks know how to have fun,’ or chenghuiwan for short. They cry ‘chenghuiwan’ when rich kids wreck brand-new Ferraris, hold fancy balls in 5-star hotels or go off on exotic cruises.

But the phrase has also been adopted by urban kids – specifically those at the bottom of the social ladder wishing to comment on the actions of the social classes above. It is now simply a response to stupid and costly upper class absurdities – because everyone is poor and rural in comparison. It may be uttered in response to costly activities (such as having a birthday party on a private island) or just plain stupidity (such as breaking your leg playing hoverboard polo). China’s economic growth may be slowing, but the widening gap between rich and poor is not. Until it does, we will hear calls of ‘chenghuiwan’ as the collective sigh of poor kids working 12 hours a day while hearing about some rich kid’s yacht party gone awry.

By day, mia Li is a news reporter in Beijing; at night, she tries to turn that news into standup comedy.

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top left | changsha south Railway station top right | nanjing south Railway station Bottom left | nanning East Railway station Bottom right | shenzhen north Railway station Previous page | Beijing south Railway station opposite page (above) | the main hall of nanning East Railway station opposite page (below) | the main hall of shanghai hongqiao station

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eading about China’s rail network has become as much a part of the New Year tradition as fireworks and mahjong. Photos of crowded stations, infographics showing the scale of urban exodus, and tales of travel nightmares are coming to a screen near you. This year, the Ministry of Transport expects almost 300 million rail journeys to be made over the holiday period. But for German photographer Lukas von Rantzau – who spent a month traversing and photographing China’s high-speed rail network – the Chunjie reality never matched the forewarnings. “It was less extreme than I’d been led to expect,” he says. “Tickets were hard to get, that’s true, but I got the ones I wanted. On the highspeed rail it wasn’t crammed at all, and on the low-speed train, it was pretty full, but not as crazy as expected. I’m sorry I can’t contribute a war story!” Instead of a system creaking with over-capacity, von Rantzau’s collection presents a vision of modernity. The photographs, which were taken at stations across the 19,000km of track making up China’s high-speed network, reflect his fascination with the ways in which the country is simultaneously developed and developing. “The high-speed rail is practically unconnected to the traditional rail network, so it’s new tracks, new train stations, new everything,” he says. “In Germany, for example, high-speed rail is an augmentation of the regular train network, so it doesn’t have the same infrastructure around it. “In China, it’s entirely purpose-built. It’s all running on these pillars – these 10-meter-high bridges – so it’s like being on a very low-flying airplane. When the Beijing-Shanghai link opened, it encompassed the longest and second-longest bridges in the world. “I think it compares very favorably to the German high-speed rail. It’s much faster and more comfortable – and overall more amazing.” But despite this, von Rantzau’s images possess a vintage quality that contrasts with the subject matter they depict. Every photograph in the series was shot with a Leica R7 – a camera that became avail-

Escalators at nanjing south Railway station

able in 1992, fifteen years before the first high-speed rail journey was made in China. “It belongs to the granddad of a very good friend of mine,” he says of the camera. “He lets me use it with the expectation that every now and then I send him some pictures that I’ve taken with it. It uses 35mm color film which I get developed. Then all the post-processing is digital.” The resulting photographs display a certain symmetry and uniformity. But while the photographer admits that there were some similarities between the stations he visited (“there was a McDonald’s and KFC at almost every one”), it was their differences that were more striking. “They’re actually quite different, or at least there are a few different types of stations. My impression is that the major cities have their unique designs and then the smaller cities imitate them. “Beijing South is oval, strangely, while Shanghai is just a huge tube-like hall. The Nanjing station is really interesting – it has traditional Chinese architectural elements on the outside with these red pillars. Then the Shenzhen and Guangzhou ones are a bit different again. They have this ‘wave’ shape on their roofs that the others don’t.” Yet, there was one thing that all the stations had in common – enormity. “The more you travel around China the more you realize how massive this railway project is,” he explains. “And this is very literally reflected in the train stations, which are just huge, gigantic. You wonder: Why do they make them so big? Was it an assertion of power by the people who built them? Did they want you to feel small? Or is to plan for future capacity? “Riding these trains made me understand that there were so many things that I didn’t understand. It was an eye-opening experience that helped me realize that China is not what I thought it was.” █ See more of Lukas von Rantzau’s photographs on his websites www.lupho.de and www.transportmuseum.net w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | F E B R u a ry 2 0 1 6 | 1 5

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Fresh Off the Plane

Mohammad Yamiz Bachkhaz Embraces Shanghai Jiao Tong University International MBA Program life

ince joining the International MBA program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University last September, 26-year-old “Jersey boy” Mohammad Yamiz Bachkhaz is more prepared to take any challenge throw at him. He is known as a trusted presenter in class and a contender on the campus singing competition – The Voice of Antai, but he is expected to surprise Shanghai Jiao Tong University with his seasoned dancing skills at the year-end party.

How are you dealing with the culture shock? Honestly, I thought I adapted rather quickly, but I’m still quite surprised how fast things move out here. And I want to grow with it, investing my own capita for the future.

What made you want to come to Shanghai? I grew up in New Jersey and always wanted to do something different instead of staying in the same place in a metropolitan city. So I decided to come to China. Being an economics major, I know China is a very strong and promising country. But to me, I don’t think education itself is the only important aspect. I like taking advantages of the entrepreneurship opportunities that Shanghai has to offer.

Why did you want to join the IMBA program in Jiao Tong University?

I wanted to finish my MBA and go into investment banking. Some employers might wonder why an American would want to study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University instead of the other way around. “Global perspective, Chinese focus. ” The program highlight really attracts me. Getting real world experience is important for me to move forward with my career. I think what I’m learning here is more than education – I’m learning about myself, learning to adapt a new culture and communities. I believe I’m gaining more growth here out by myself than just stay back home living in my comfort zone.

Have you been to China before? Never.

I speak better English and make my point across easier, whereas they tend to get nervous and less confident.

How do you manage your spare time?

I used to live 10-minute away from campus, but didn’t really get to enjoy campus life. So I want to make up One thing that I find a bit strange is for that. I joined a golf club, although that close friends don’t usually say I’ve never gol before. I can hit further ‘thank you’ to each other. The other than girls do, but I learned not to use thing is that when I go out for food with my Chinese friends, they always strength but technique, which is really hard. And I joined a soccer team. It’s a eat my food! I almost cry out not to eat my food. Then I learned that they great experience and everyone took me in really quickly. I also joined a choir order food not just for themselves but everyone at the table. That’s why and learned my first Chinese song, ‘The Moon Represents My Heart,’ before I they have spinning table, which is very nice. Also, I live on WeChat now. could manage my Mandarin.

What about your classes?

It’s cool, in general. But we’re a great class and will be there for each other no matter what.

What have you gained so far from this program?

Antai IMBA program is really great for developing a comprehensive understanding of all the different aspects that make up business. This program is extremely intense. We have seven classes this semester and each class is scheduled to finish within two weeks. We have a lot of assignments and have to learn time management. While learning these soft skills, I try to switch up with different teams learning new things from different people.

But I think sometimes they might expect a little bit more from me just because I’m the only American student in the class. They’d expect me to be more creative and trust that I’m a good presenter. In fact, I know they are better presenters and try to convince them. My advantage is that

How do you picture yourself in five years?

I can’t picture myself five minutes from now. I’m interested in too many things. It’s a good thing that I have a lot of energy to manage all of this. I came all the way across the world and don’t want to miss out any opportunities here in Shanghai just to relive my college life back home.

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The One-Child Generation Comes of Age by Dominique Wong

The government’s announcement in late October that all couples in China will be allowed to have two children was met with a collective sigh of relief – and, in some cases, skepticism. Because although the one-child policy may soon become a footnote in China’s history, its impact is likely to linger for generations to come. While much of the current analysis focuses on the social and demographic effect of the new rules, their consequences will be felt in unexpected ways. We speak to a range of people whose lives were touched by the one-child policy, to find out whether two really will be better than one.

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DR. TIAN JISHUN is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has been engaged in clinical practice for nearly 10 years. Since 2011, he has offered a free medical consultancy on Zhihu (a question-and-answer website akin to Quora), and his books are bestsellers in China. He will be speaking at TEDxBeijing Year-End Event about the implications of the two-child policy.

The Doctor

In your opinion, what have been the major effects of the one-child policy? From my own experience, the impact of the one-child policy is mainly that bringing up children is like a ‘luxury’ event. It’s already had a profound effect on young Chinese families. How so? In my parents’ generation, families were made up of many brothers and sisters. So – from what my grandparents have told me – raising children was a very ‘rough’ sort of job. But now in the one-child generation, families pour everything into raising their child and therefore have high expectations. The result is that some families’ psychological expectations become warped. Since becoming a one-child society, China’s parents have become extremely concerned for their child, and therefore are willing to pay a bigger psychological price. Over time, the whole nature and structure of parenting has seen big changes. For example, now there are all kinds of training classes teaching parents how to raise a child. There’s also the issue of parents trying to live in school districts that are considered ‘good’ because of the quality of education offered at these schools. So more people want to live in these areas [with the result of increased property prices]. What have you noticed from your perspective as an obstetrician? My experience shows that due to families placing high value on only having one child, people tend to overestimate the risks that are associated with the baby’s delivery. Some completely ignore the effects their actions may have when giving birth in the future because there is no intention of having a second child. Mothers and doctors believe that a cesarean section will lower the risk [to their baby], while they overestimate the risks of vaginal delivery. This has resulted in China having one of the world's highest rates for cesarean sections, at more than 50 percent. What’s your opinion about the change to a two-child policy? Even if the policy is liberalized to two children, Chinese families simply do not have enough capacity in the short-term to have a second child. On the one hand, parents have become accustomed to raising one child and the effort and resources it requires. So after the expenditure required for their first child, parents lack sufficient capacity to raise a second. Raising two children would result in less power. On the other hand – and from a medical perspective – apart from considering the high cesarean section rate, women who have already had a child and are now able to consider having a second child, are older, their success rate of giving birth is lower and the risks higher. So altogether this reduces their ability to have a second child.

Will the new policy also place a greater strain on hospitals? In China there is a serious shortage of obstetricians, midwives and pediatricians. The two-child policy may result in a baby boom. But in the short-term it will be difficult to provide good services without enough medical personnel. So if we risk medical staff shortages, this could further affect the quality of birth population, and maternal health. There is already a tense doctor-patient relationship in China, and pressure on doctors would increase further. And because medical resources are severely unevenly distributed, this could even further exacerbate such conflicts. What suggestions do you have for policy-makers? I think they need to find ways to solve the medical shortage [as mentioned above]. A while ago, the Planning Commission introduced a national health policy, whereby the exam scores required to train as a pediatric practitioner were reduced in order to attract more medical students. I think this was a bad decision as it enabled the quantity and quality of pediatricians to deteriorate further.

FAN SHISAN, 32, is an only child who photographed other only children for his ‘Two of Us’ series, an arresting and poignant commentary on the one-child policy. The images (overleaf) depict an individual double-posing in a different position, invoking the idea of an alter ego, or a person's search for something – or someone – bigger than themselves. “I was born in Sichuan province in 1983, five years after the implementation of the family planning policy. My mother is a primary school teacher and my father a public service worker. I began the ‘Two of Us’ project because I wanted to photograph portraits of only children, and show that their shadows are microcosms of the special nature of the only children of this era. When I started this project, I saw old photos from the period of the Republic of China that had been shot in a similar style. I was very excited, as this was the kind of form I wanted to show in my photos. As I grow older, it feels more and more like times are changing very fast. The policy was implemented for over 30 years. It seems like a very long time, but in fact, it passed quickly. It’s hard for people to look outside themselves and their surroundings, and to see situations clearly for what they are. In doing this project, I realized everything that I have lost. The keynote of this project is sorrow and grief. Individuals are still very small. People let the media affect their own way of thinking, deviating from what is real. It makes me despair. So, I want this project to be a special record. I didn’t expect the government to change the policy but the situation China currently faces [such as labor shortages] made it inevitable. Only children now have to assume responsibility for problems now arising as a result of past mistakes.

The Photographer

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“I grew up in a rural area outside Wuhan. Most of my classmates were only children because the one-child policy was extremely strict back then [in the 1990s]. Society thinks the 80s generation is spoiled but that’s not a problem for me: my mother didn’t spoil me. My problem is more DAVID, 26 that I have intimacy issues with people of SOFTWARE ENGINEER the same age. I’ve never been in a [romantic] relationship. I think that when you fall in love with someone, it’s akin to treating somebody like your own blood. But I don’t know how to do this. My cousin was a second son. He was a ‘hidden child’ of society. He didn’t go to school in the early years [because he didn’t have a hukou]. Finally, his family ‘paid’ the fee to register him. It was a lot of money [back then], like RMB20,000. He still calls his father ‘Uncle’ because it’s a habit from his youth. For years and years he called him this because the family didn’t want other people to know about their second child. If others found out, [the authorities] would come to your home. He wasn’t born in the hospital, because if the government knew, they might try and stop the birth. Also, another uncle was a teacher, holding quite an important position in our county. His child was a girl but in traditional Chinese society people prefer a son. He faced huge pressure because he could have lost his job if he violated the policy. Eventually he got the money together to have another child and didn’t have to hide his son. I’m not saying the one-child policy was completely wrong, considering our country’s special situation. But it has caused many problems. A long-lasting effect to consider is families who have lost a single child because of an accident or sickness. Chinese families are much more traditional than in Western societies. Children are almost everything to their parents. When they grow old, their happiness and fulfillment comes mostly from their son or daughter, but if they have lost their only child, they are left miserable. I have also read about abandoned children. Some families who have had a second child are forced to abandon them, and parents from other countries adopt them. When they grow up, they might want to find their birth parents and discover their original history. When I was younger I felt lonely, of course, but I wasn’t really aware [of the one-child policy]. Young Chinese are more concerned with studying. But when I got to university, my thoughts began to take shape, and I became more educated. I think the two-child policy isn’t enough. Parents should be able to have as many kids as they want.”

The Lonely Child

“I’m from a country village in Shaanxi province and the eldest of three siblings. My younger sister and brother all have a hukou but my family was fined a lot for having extra children. My dad even had to get loans from the bank to afford the hukou payment. Almost all of my family members in the countryside have more than one child. People WEI, 34 I know who work in the government, or highly PUBLISHER educated people, just have one though. It’s because most people are eager for a son and will keep trying until they get one. Having more children is also seen as good fortune of sorts, as they will be more helpful working on the farm. In terms of the government changing the policy to two children, I think it’s all about expediency. It’s typical of Chinese society, which is that if you do something in an extreme way, there will be an extreme result. Once the population becomes too large, the government will use a method to control it. But once there is a lack of people for labor, the government will use another way. And so on. I don’t have any children myself but if I have any in the future I would like only one.”

The Big Brother

“I have intimacy issues with people of the same age. When you fall in love with someone, it’s akin to treating somebody like your own blood. But I don’t know how to do this”

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“My family consists of my mother, father, younger brother and myself. We are from a minority group [Hui] so my parents were allowed another child, despite living in a big city [Hebei]. Even though the policy has changed to two children, our minority is still only permitted to have two. The city was very strict about the oneYUE HAN, 28 child policy: If you had more than one, you had EDITOR to leave the workplace because it was likely you would get fired. Back then there weren’t a lot of private companies. The concept of families used to be that they were large but now the structure has totally changed. Chinese tradition has always preferred having a boy but the policy has changed this thinking. Now, many families only have one girl so it’s become more acceptable. People think girls are more caring and easier to bring up. I’ve heard stories about female infanticide but it’s so far removed from me that I don’t know. The policy in cities is very strict but I’ve heard a lot of stories about rural places where families have many children. So what does the policy mean? They [the government] just targeted cities, not all of China. I’m not sure what will happen now that the policy has changed because it’s so expensive to afford a baby in the city. I haven’t heard many of my friends or co-workers saying they really want a second child because if they do, it will be very costly. And also, it saps a lot of energy from people. For example, if both parents are busy working to pay for housing and other costs, it’s very difficult. The policy won’t affect me. Maybe I will go to another country. My fiance isn’t Chinese. We don’t want to have too many children because we both want to work and have our own lives. We can also adopt babies, as there are too many children without families.”

The Ethnic Minority Child

“I’m fom Beijing. Growing up, my family consisted of my mother, father and me, and I can’t remember any of my friends having siblings. My mother was pregnant with another baby, that could have been my sister or brother, but as it was illegal, she had an abortion. It really is a pity. JOYCE, 30 When I was younger I wanted a brother, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS but I thought it was okay and that perhaps most people my age were also alone. Now I feel that being an only child is quite inconvenient because my husband and I have four parents to take care of as well as a husky dog and, soon, our own baby, as I am four months pregnant. I feel a little pressure but I'm lucky that my parents are pretty healthy. Overall, my husband and I expect to have two children but it depends on our financial situation. Having two kids must be better [than just one] and many women I know are already pregnant with their second child. In fact, I would love to have more than two children if everything is okay: a big family with a big dog in a big house – how wonderful it would be! I think the one-child policy did control the population but it shouldn’t have been applied to just Beijing [and other urban areas]. Families in other places had lots of children, and then moved to the city for better opportunities. This caused overcrowded cities and barren countryside. There’s an imbalance where there are huge numbers of older people without any children, and fewer young people, who are important for building our country. Sometimes I think it’s so funny that the government tells us how many children we can have. I hope that in the future it will let women and families decide how many children they want. But this may not happen.” █

The Expectant Mother

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Ling, fashion stylist Tell us a little bit about your background. How did you become a stylist? I first studied stage design at Shanghai Theatre Academy. Upon graduating, I started working as a makeup artist. I made some contacts and soon enough I was partnering with media company Hearst on a number of projects that often went beyond makeup. I decided to launch my own style studio Ling-Image following that experience and here I am today, a full-time stylist.

Your aesthetic in a nutshell. Timeless, realistic and with a penchant for beauty.

How do you get inspired? I love traveling, especially to places that are architecturally unique. I also love going to home décor stores and art exhibitions. Movies and music are important sources of inspiration too, and so is talking to people in the fashion industry or my friends. I have a huge crush on textiles and fashion-related materials; they give me a lot of new ideas and stimulus. Favorite places to shop in Shanghai? Xintiandi Style. A lot of my designer friends have their stores there.

What’s in your bag right now? A customized snake leather business card case from March5, a CK lipstick, an iPhone 6, a Prada wallet and a Burberry cardholder. What’s the most fun styling job you’ve ever done? My team and I once worked on a show called 'Tokyo Girl Collection,' for which we did a doll-like look and an Indian princess look for artist and mod-

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Do you have a favorite item to wear? I’m currently obsessed with headwear in all colors and styles. Hats can immediately style a look. My favorite item this winter would be Ji Cheng’s wings embroidered jumpers though.

Give us three tips to style an outfit. I dress pretty casually in fall and winter, but I have some do’s and don’ts: 1)Never wear down jackets, as I think they make you look incredibly bloated. I prefer an overcoat with boots, and a scarf for an extra layer of warmth; 2) Once you hit 25, never wear more than three colors at once. 3) Choose one or two accessories to style your look. I usually sport lots of different hats and bags. Details often make the first impression. Worst fashion faux pas? Wearing something to make up for an imperfect figure. If you aren’t happy with your body, don’t hide it behind ill-fitting clothes: go workout instead. Fashion is… A way to improve yourself and gain more selfconfidence. Good styling or a good outfit can make you stand out, and feel like a completely different person, which in turn can lead to more opportunities. That has to be paired with being nice inside of course – the two aspects go together.

> Contact ling on weChat at 花爷ling

Want funky cool, sustainable home furnishings with a contemporary twist? Look no further than Form Maker. A Shanghai-based creative design studio started by Australian interior designer Kira Pan in 2013, the venture produces furniture and homeware using renewable cardboard material, ecologically friendly packaging and, in the company’s own words, “a positive state of mind.” Such approach to design translates into a range of products for both the home and the office that are oh-so clever and full-on ‘green’ – always a plus in our books. Crafted in the company’s workshop, each Form Maker item shows strong, geometric lines and playful structures, spanning composable bookcases, jigsaw-like coasters and hexagon-shaped penholder sets that can be stacked whichever way you want. Clever décor, in a nutshell. Prices start at RMB20 for a coaster, up to RMB320 for 'Test Tube' vases. > theformmaker.com

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el Hannah Quinlivan and T-ana Ding. We came up with a vinyl disc turned headwear and a bubble-like party outfit that were really eye-catching. Usually we have more creative freedom when we do parties and costume collections.

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Monkey Business If you failed at the New Year’s resolution thing back in January, fret not: Chinese New Year is your second chance at getting things right. Start well organized, and write all of your resolves on Shanghai Tang x Moleskine Year of the Monkey 12-month weekly planner. Featuring fengshui tips, the Chinese horoscope for 2016, a Chinese almanac curated by a real Chinese master and a few other ape-ish bits, you’re going to go bananas for this neat little diary. Best yet, it comes in two covers: one with a beautiful pattern of little monkeys (winner), the other with the Chinese character for ape (猴, hou) and three embossed monkeys inspired by the famous Japanese pictorial maxim “Three Wise Monkeys” (see other Covet for more on that). Not a believer in resolutions? Get it anyway. You’ll have a great time noting down how quickly your friends abandon theirs. Again. RMB345-415. > www.shanghaitang.com

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Primate Tunes Bringing you a Chinese New Yearthemed Covet this month, we’ve picked two items we believe should be on your must-have list of ape-inspired stuff to welcome the Year of the Monkey in style. First up, these special edition Solo2 Wireless headphones from Beats by Dr. Dre. Internationally renowned Taiwanese-American artist James Jean is the hand behind the design, which features distinctive artwork based on the Japanese pictorial maxim of the three monkeys who “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil,” (the tenets of the proverb are about not dwelling on evil thought, in case you were wondering). Jean has apparently flipped the concept on its head, “reinterpreting how the primates see, hear and communicate in a modern context.” The result? Some pretty sick headsets for your tunes. RMB2,288. > www.apple.cn

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OgilvyOne x WildAid (and a Bunch of Celebs) What do an international communication agency, a China conservation organization and Li Bingbing have in common? A (very powerful) pro-bono campaign, it turns out. Called “Nail Biters,” the project, a cooperation between OgilvyOne and WildAid, has enlisted a cluster of Chinese celebrities of the likes of Li and Chen Kun (though Richard Branson makes an appearance too) to take a stand against the purchase of rhino horns, which are believed in China to have medicinal properties. Using a cross-platform strategy where famous and regular people can take a collective and personal stand to say no to the trade on both Weibo and WeChat, the ads feature stars biting their nails, with a message stating “rhino horn has nothing your own nails don’t have.” Which is true, by the way: rhino horn is made of keratin – the same protein that makes up our own nails and hair. Would you buy those for USD60,000 a pound? Didn’t think so. > follow the campaign on weibo with the hashtag #eat your nails, not rhino horn# (#啃指甲救犀牛#),” or on weChat with a specially created h5 which allows users to copy the celebrities and create their own ‘nail-biting’ posters with selﬁes, which they can post with an invitation for friends to participate.

“They are traveling. They have their mobile phones. They get all of this information and you have to continue feeding them information about the brand.”

> Sidney Toledano, Dior Chief Executive Officer, on the unstoppable, uncontainable, uncontrollable swarms of Chinese buyers traveling, spending and splurging around the globe. The entrepreneur was in Beijing in December for the opening of a new Peter-Marino designed flagship boutique in the capital’s China World Mall – already home to a plethora of high-end fashion houses. For the occasion, Dior held an exclusive 700-guests party / fashion show, and Toledano took painstaking attention emphasizing just how important China and its Dior fans are for the brand. To the point that some of his statements made him sound almost scared/ stressed about mainland customers. “You have to be able to provide the best service for the best product and it is challenging for the level of information Chinese customers expect,” he also said. Relax, Sidney. They are just shoppers.

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The Return of a Classic by Ma r i a n n a Ce r i n i

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FOR HIM Zara 01 RMB259. > www.zara.cn Smith-Wykes 02 RMB1,650. > shop.projectaegis.com H&M 03 RMB249. > www.hm.com COS 04 Price TBD. > www.cosstores.com Creep 05 RMB950. > shop.projectaegis.com

Every once in a while, fashion grants us a must-have clothing item for the season that’s dependable, comfortable and probably already par t of your wardrobe. Last year it was the turtleneck. This year, it’s the collared shirt. This old classic was all over the catwalks for spring/summer 2016, often reworked in slouchy shapes and block colors, geometric patterns or floral motifs. You might not be able to wear one without an additional layer (or five) right now, but this is a staple that works any time of year. Here’s our edit of some of the neatest pieces around.

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06 Zara RMB199 > www.zara.cn 07 H&M RMB259. > www.hm.com 08 COS Price TBD. > www.cosstores.com 09 Zara RMB199. > www.zara.cn 10 Topshop RMB460. > www.topshop.com

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INTERNET KILLED THE VIDEO STAR The Social Media Pros Making Waves in China by Ma r i a n n a Ce r i n i a n d Zo ey Z h a

China’s blogosphere is as populated and titanic as China itself: The bloggers leading its charge boast tens of thousands – and sometimes millions – of fans. These individuals are young, driven, big on Weibo and even bigger on WeChat. They are the reason you bought that bag recently, or why

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you’re checking out that new cafe. They’re behind your decision to order that particular dish, apply that cucumber-scented cream on your face and book that trip to that deserted Thai island. They are, in short, the new shapers of public discourse. Here’s your guide to the best of them.

Weibo account 小 p 老师 (Xiao P Laoshi) Number of followers 36 million

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Liu Zhiping ( AKA Xiao P)

Who he is The stylist of China’s celebrity world, as well as the mastermind behind the makeup at major entertainment events like the Golden Bell Festival. Hailing from Taiwan, Liu Zhiping goes by the name of Master Xiao P, and he went viral on the Chinese mainland after he joined the TV hit Beauty Show in 2005. The audience was so impressed with his skills that he was given the nickname Almighty Magician. Ever the businessman, he recently launched his own brand of cosmetics. His Weibo account is all about practical makeup tips.

Zhou Shijie Weibo account Kevin 老师 (Kevin Laoshi) Number of followers 54.8 million Who he is Kevin Laoshi (Teacher Kevin) reached nationwide fame through TV shows both in his native Taiwan and the Chinese mainland. Add to that a list of clients that includes Zhang Ziyi and Maggie Q, and it’s easy to see why he has over 50 million Weibo followers. His micro-blogging site gives plenty of beauty pointers, but it also deconstructs photos and common style mistakes.

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Weibo account 呛口小辣椒 (Qiang Kou Xiao Lajiao) Number of follow 4.7 million Who they are Fashion twins (for real, they’re identical twins) and two of the Chinese blogosphere’s most consistently trending veterans. The Wei sisters made their online debut in 2008, and have since collaborated with the likes of Vogue and Dior. They are huge product endorsers, but also stylists, models and experts on all matters of high fashion – and their aesthetic, truth be told, is a bit ‘ladies who lunch.’ They also launched their own brand, Zow Zow (zowzow.taobao.com). Want to see what their lives (and their French bulldog) look like? Follow them on Instagram at @qkxljzz.

Ye Si Weibo account gogoboi Number of followers 4.95 million Who he is

Yan Shisi

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Arguably China’s most influential style blogger. Prior to Ye’s current stardom on Weibo, he was a fashion editor at Grazia China, where he became known for his Simon Cowell-esque way of commenting on fashion. His online breakthrough came in 2010, when he ridiculed the well-known (and rather rotund) comedian Guo Degang for his love of wearing Givenchy — and it was picked up by mainstream entertainment media. Brands adore him, and pay him big, big bucks to publish their news and comment on celebrities dressed in their collections.

Weibo account fil 小白 (Fil Xiao Bai) Number of followers 590,000 Who she is A stylist, blogger and fashion consultant. Chengdu born-and-raised Yan Shisi’s ‘small’ number of followers makes her what industry insiders call a “micro-influencer”— but she definitely still has more followers than you. Yan came to prominence in 2011 after winning a national street-style photo competition. Edgy and badass, her rock’n’roll fashion sense also earned her a role as chief stylist for the winner of China’s Next Top Model in 2013, further raising her profile among international and domestic brands. Her Weibo account is filled with her styling work, as well as fashion maxims, runway shows and perfectly on-point hipster shots. w w w . t h a t sm a g s . c o m | f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | 2 7

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Wen Yi Weibo account 文怡 (Wen Yi) Number of followers 4.6 million Who she is A former CCTV cooking-show host. Wen Yi first started her Weibo-based food blog when she returned to China after living in Paris for a few years. Now, she’s one of the most well known bloggers on the circuit, has her own app featuring her recipes, and has gained a cult following. She specializes in homemade Chinese cooking, making mouth-watering renditions of hearty classics.

TATA Weibo account 美食达人 tata (Meishi Daren TATA) Number of followers 54.8 million Who he is A Guangdong-based blogger whose unbiased food reviews and photos have gone viral. TATA (not his real name) stumbled into the food-blogging business almost by accident five years ago, when one of his Weibo posts about a pizzeria got over 17,000 reposts overnight. His commentaries and reviews were so popular with large audiences that soon enough he was producing them on a full-time basis. Given his location in the Pearl River Delta, TATA peppers his reviews with characteristic Cantonese humor.

Yu Xiao Weibo account 喻小 2 (Yu Xiao 2) Number of followers 180,000 Who he is A Shanghai-based food blogger and vlogger. Yu Xiao courts China’s food obsession in the form of pictures, videos and WeChat posts. A natural love of cooking led Yu to pick up an apron as young as 6, when he would spend afternoons whipping up recipes with his family in Nanchang. He went on to become a professional chef, and, after moving to Shanghai, began cooking at swanky, well-off private parties. His Weibo account recounts his culinary adventures in the kitchens of the rich and beautiful to his huge fanbase. 2 8 | f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | w w w . t h a t sm a g s . c o m

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Hei Jian Weibo account 行走 40 (Xing Zou 40) Number of followers 2.6 million Who he is The modern-day Xu Xiake (the famed Ming Dynasty travel documentarian) – or at least that’s what his fans say. Hei Jian started touring the world in 2000, one year after he was diagnosed with acute nephritis. In 2007, he quit his job as radio producer to become a full-time travel blogger. He sold everything – his car, his apartment, his belongings – to support his travel expenses. He has visited 72 countries since, always traveling on a budget and sometimes in adverse health conditions. His beautiful story, as well as his photo feed, resonates with his million-plus fans.

Ye Yilan Weibo account 叶怡兰 (Ye Yilan) Number of followers 612,000 Who she is A freelance writer, roaming the world and sharing her experiences with fans. In addition to travel blogging, Ye runs her own lifestyle website and writes a food column for China Times Weekly. Her Weibo account is a record of her daily musings, trips and meals, and her travel photos are regularly spotlighted by major magazines like Vogue for their simple, yet beautiful aesthetic.

Zhang Jinpeng Weibo account 背包客小鹏 (Beibaoke Xiaopeng) Number of followers 936,000 Who he is China’s most influential travel writer and the country’s first ‘professional’ backpacker. The 38-year-old Zhang is a celebrity in his own right among Chinese netizens for his die-hard commitment to world travel. Up until a few years ago, he worked eight part-time jobs simply to cover his travel costs. Zhang’s Weibo account portrays his life as a backpacker on a shoestring; although we’re guessing the part-timing is less necessary ever since the publication of his wildly popular travel memoir Ten Years of Backpacking.

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Yes, the new Muji flagship has been opened for a couple of months now, but we only recently managed to check it out. We did attempt a visit back in December, but after queuing for 30 minutes on Huahai Zhong Lu to get in we gave up and went home for some tea instead. This time though, we were determined. On the hunt for a swish Muji dressing gown to wrap ourselves in these cold winter days, we headed to the enormous new branch of the Japanese home retailer – the largest in China, FYI – and browsed the whole place in search of the ultimate lounge-wear garment. News flash: Muji doesn’t do dressing gowns (I know, right??). What it does, however, is a lot more than the minimal beddings, comfy slippers and super functional home accessories we’ve come to associate with it (No dressing gowns though?? I mean, come on). The new store features a Muji Café and Muji Books (a bookshop), as well as Muji House – the company’s own range of prefab furnishings, a bit à la Ikea – and a lot more clothing, children’s toys, food snacks, stationery and mugs from the brand. They even sell bikes (but no dressing gown)! The whole space is pretty darn neat, except from the fact that is generally rammed with people just staring at things a lot. A small separate store for the Muji’s collaboration with Japanese design brand Idée is also on the premises with bright, bold offerings that make an interesting contrast to Muji’s otherwise neutral palette. Your perfect alternative to Ikea and Uniqlo, basically. Just don’t go there looking for dressing gowns. > 755 huaihai Zhong lu, by ruijin er lu淮海中路755号, 近瑞金二路

Oiam Styling Agency

Sitting in a pretty renovated villa on Wukang Lu, Oiam is the vintage boutique we’ve been dreaming about our whole lives. On sale are an abundance of hard-to-find vintage Chanel brooches, earrings, belts and necklaces, but also silk Hermès bowties, Sergio Rossi stilettos, Birkins in all shapes, sizes and colors, Céline purses and Salvatore Ferragamo clutches. Yes, really. Sadly, and as it is for most dreams, such covetable finery is rather unattainable for average spenders like ourselves. One can still just stare and yearn though, right? Aside from vintage finds, current season prêt à porter clothing for both men and women is also available, with a highly curated selection of blue chip labels like Hermés, Chanel and Marni. The boutique also offers leather care service, dress rental and tailoring. For the truly lazy (and the truly well-off) the attentive staff will even wardrobe de-cluttering (RMB990) – because organizing all those ball gowns is such a drag. For the rest of us, Oiam is a must-see stop for inspiration, the occasional post-CNY bonus splurge (prices for the costume jewelry start from RMB1,800) and dress rental. BR > 370 wukang lu, by tai’an lu 武康路370号，近泰安路. (www.oiamstyling.com)

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J HOUSE

Indie shops selling niche designer clothing and/ or furniture have mushroomed in Shanghai over the last few months – and that is a good thing. The only issue we might have with it is how similar they often tend to look: the concrete – or brick – walls, the wooden floors, the corner turned into a café/wine bar so that customers can sip a cup of Joe or some vino as they browse. J House makes no exception. The name stands for Jason Design Studio, and it refers to owner Jason Chan, an interior décor aficionado with a penchant for British-themed items. Spanning three floors of an old lane house (again, no surprise here), the store is arranged as if it were a posh friend’s house. Downstairs is a lounge area showcasing funky wall decorations – a Dollar sign-shaped lamp, some vintage-looking shop signs – while the second floor is basically a showroom displaying chairs in all shapes and colors, alongside knick-knacks like oven mittens and alarm clocks, vases and tea leaves containers. One story up is yet another living room, where a set of two plush leather sofas and an armchair sit surrounded by retro chests, artworks and chandeliers. Although not everything in stock stood out as a must-have, this is a decent addition to the local home décor store scene, for it carries a solid selection of genuinely Beat, retro-looking furnishings. Prices start around RMB1,000 for most big pieces. Accessories are on the affordable side (from RMB100). > 143 Jianguo Zhong lu, by ruijin er lu 建国中路143号, 近瑞金二路 (186 2152 9533)

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A family gallery

The myriad facets of a Xintiandi home By Marianna Cerini

The living room shows an ample, welcoming environment. Turkish rugs cover hefty wooden floors, while the juxtaposition of different pieces – from Southeast Asian Buddhas to Turkish paintings and German sofas – creates a cosmopolitan vibe that feels both carefully curated and incredibly warm.

ailing from Turkey, the Arig family has been globetrotting for the last two decades – in Germany first, then Singapore and, for the past 11 years, Shanghai. Here, they took over a newly built apartment near Xintiandi’s Taipingqiao Park, and made it their very own. A spacious, two- story duplex with floor to ceiling windows, pristine white walls and high ceilings, the house is nothing short of a gallery, or a beautiful museum, filled as it is with antique furnishings, details and artworks of Chinese, Turkish and generally Asian origin. Here’s a look inside.

Deep hues, dim lighting, heavy chests of drawers and one eye-grabbing contemporary Chinese painting give the master bedroom a luxurious yet earthy feel.

[5] A snippet of the kitchen reveals a plethora of colors, spices and cookbooks of different cuisines.

Stepping into the apartment, one of the walls has been covered with traditional Turkish belt ornaments from the coastal city of Bodrum. Collected over the years by Mrs Arig – the main mastermind behind the hoarding and displaying of the apartment’s antiques and objects – they make for stunning decorations.

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Each and every piece in the house is special to the Arig family, Mrs. tells us. And so is the city. A superb view of Xintiandi (alas not on the hazy day we visited) greets the family day after day.

A Turkish teapot sits next to a Chinese one.

Upstairs, a bright study area is yet another corner brimming with arts and ethnic dĂŠcor. In the left corner is a walk-in closet; on the left, the Arig bedroom.

Another side of the enormous living room, where the dining table and a quaint lounge area can be found. More rugs, chests and paintings dot the space.

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A Casino-free Guide to Macau

Where to Wine and Dine in China’s Gambling Mecca By Betty Richardson

acau: you might know it as the gambling temple near Hong Kong where newly minted Mainland millionaires flock to spend their hardearned RMB. It’s true that behemoth casinos now dominate this tiny peninsula and island, but step away from all this, and you’ll find that the former Portuguese colony retains a fascinating and diverse heritage worth a weekend visit away from the Black Jack table. The same goes for its eateries. Many of Macau’s most popular dining spots have remained unchanged for decades, and garnered fame among foodies for their delectable, traditional offers. So next time you go, leave the casinos asides and go check them out / eat to your heart's content. Here’s a guide to the best around. 3 4 | f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | w w w . t h a t sm a g s . c o m

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Loja Sopa de Fita Cheong Kei

(祥記麺家) Price: RMB50 per person Still going strong since opening in 1958 and with vintage interiors to match, this iconic ‘snack food’ eatery arguably serves the best shrimp roe noodles in the city. Besides their intense flavor, beloved by local Macanese palates, these noodles are also famous for being made in the traditional ‘bamboo pole’ method. An incredibly laborious technique of making noodles, it is estimated that just a handful of ‘bamboo pole’ practitioners still exist in Hong Kong and Macau. The result? Plates of wheat that are remarkable for their excellently chewy and satisfying texture. Incredibly popular, Loja Sopa de Fita Cheong Kei will probably keep you waiting a while if you come during peak dining hours on weekends or holidays. Luckily, the line is pretty fast moving – it’s good etiquette to eat fast and leave quickly when you’re done.

What to get:

Shrimp roe noodles (蝦子撈麵) Crispy wontons and fish balls (金沙炸鯪魚球併炸雲呑) > 新馬路新埗頭橫街4號地下, g/f, 68 r. da felicidade avenida de almeida ribeiro (by Kam pek Community Centre bus station) open daily, 12pm-12.30am. (+853] 2857 4310)

Lord Stow’s Bakery

(安德魯餅店)

What to get: Classic egg tarts (蛋撻) > 1 rua do tassara, Coloane village 市中心撻沙街 1 號地下 (by Coloane village bus station). open daily, 7am-10pm. ([+853] 2888 2534)

Price: RMB30-50 per person Just off of Eanes Park in Coloane Village, a sleepy colonial hamlet far from the casino strip, is the famed Lord Stow’s Bakery. Established by Englishman ‘Lord’ Andrew Stow in 1990, this compact little spot draws in a steady stream of egg tart pilgrims to this day. We recommend getting a box of these beauties and eating them there and then (make sure to ask if you can purchase warm tarts straight out of the oven!), before strolling over the Eanes Park square for dinner at Restaurante Espaco Lisboa. If a visit to Coloane Village doesn’t fit with your schedule, there are other branches of Lord Stow’s Bakery to be found around Macau. See www.lordstow.com for details. w w w . t h a t sm a g s . c o m | f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | 3 5

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Sin Lei Char Chan Teng

(勝利茶餐室 ) Price: RMB50-100 per person Remarkably innocuous-looking from the outside, you’d never guess some of the most popular pork chop buns in the city are served inside this busy little diner. Famous for being one of the most iconic Macanese foods, the pork chop buns here are delightfully crisp, juicy and tinged with spices. It’s a must order at most tables, but also popular are Sin Lei’s homestyle comfort food dishes, such as cheese-baked rice, curry with rice, ho fun (fried beef noodles) and spaghetti. Wash it all down with Ribena and lemon or chilled Horlicks, Macau and Hong Kong favorite soft drinks. Expect a queue here and the service to be efficient and at times a tad brusque.

What to get:

Pork chop buns (豬扒包) Beef fried noodles (乾炒牛河) > 94 rua dos Mercadores新馬路營地大街94號 (by almeida ribeiro bus station). open daily, 7.30am-10pm. ([+853] 2857 3745)

Restaurante Espaco Lisboa

(里斯本地帶餐廳) Price: RMB150-250 per person Quiet and low-key, Restaurante Espaco Lisboa serves homey Portuguese dishes in a converted two-story house at Coloane Village. There might be grander Portuguese restaurants in Macau, but when it comes to eating like a local, this place has it down. The Portuguese owner and Portuguese chef are to be thanked for that: each dish here is beautifully authentic. No wonder Espaco Lisboa has been around for years. If you can, sit on the small balcony on the second floor, which has a pretty view of the ocean, and make sure to order a few bottles from the extensive Portuguese wine list. Coloane Village is slightly out of the way, so make the trip worth your while with a post-dinner stroll through its picturesque streets and promenade.

What to get:

Coconut spiced ‘African chicken’ Portuguese baked rice Steamed clams > 8 r. das gaivotas, Coloane village 水鴨街8號地下及1樓. (by Coloane village bus station). 12.00-3pm, 6.30-10pm ([+853] 2888 2226)

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Get there Direct flights There are currently eight flights per day from Shanghai to Macau’s international airport, with duration of two hours and 45 minutes. Visit Ctrip.com for more information.

Via high-speed ferry from Hong Kong

The Cotai ferry makes 80 trips between Hong Kong and Macau every day from 6.30-3am. Prices start from RMB126. See the ferry schedule here. The TurboJet Ferry makes trips between Hong Kong and Macau every 15 minutes from 7-11.59am. Prices start from RMB126. See the ferry schedule here.

DJ Kitchen

(四海美食)

Price: RMB30 per person Situated on the beautiful pedestrian-only section of Rue da Felicidade, this cheerful hole-in-the-wall café serves some of the best milk tea and milk coffee we’ve tried anywhere. There are only two upturned boxes for seating, so make this a quick pit stop in between tourist spots. Note the ‘design’: Having garnered quite a loyal following on Facebook, the enigmatic owner-barista of this place has plastered the wall with photos of happy (and refreshed) customers of yesteryear. Another spot that looks like a time portal back to 1982, this vintage leitaria (creamery) is famous for three things: milk pudding, papaya milk and milk pudding with red beans. How have they made a living for decades off milk pudding? The answer is simple: it’s delicious and you can’t get it almost anywhere else. The milk pudding itself is mildly sweetened, not at all sour and very refreshing. Papaya milk on the other hand is made with fresh fruit and full fat milk – it sounds strange but trust us, it’s uniquely delightful. There’s no English menu here, but ordering shouldn’t be a problem – simply point to the bowls of milk pudding displayed by the window.

What to get:

Double skin milk pudding (馳名雙皮燉奶) Papaya milk (木瓜鮮奶)

What to get: Iced milk tea (冰奶茶) Iced milk coffee (冰咖啡) > 26 r. da felicidade, 澳門福隡新街 26号 (by almeida ribiero bus station) ([+853] 6353 8717)

Leitaria I Son

(義順鮮奶) Price: RMB30 per person

> 60 avenida de almeida ribeiro 新馬路60號 (by almeida ribeiro bus station). open daily, 9-12am. ([853] 2857 3638)

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SHANG XIA Urban & Nature Woman's Dress, 7,800 RMB SHANG XIA Bamboo Charm Woman 's Coat, 19,800 RMB

SHANG XIA He Qi Woman's Pants, 3,800 RMB

SHANG XIA Man Yi Handbag, 8,800 RMB

SHANG XIA Man Yi Handbag, 9,800 RMB

SHANG XIA He Qi Woman's Pants, 3,800 RMB

SHANG XIA Satis-feet Woman's Shoes, 3,200 RMB

SHANG XIA Satis-feet Woman's Shoes 3,600 RMB

SHANG XIA Lacquer Men's Overcoat, 25,000 RMB SHANG XIA Tea Lines Men's Pants, 2,800 RMB SHANG XIA Satis-feet Men's Shoes, 3,900 RMB

SHANG XIA Urban & Nature Woman's Dress, 9,800 RMB SHANG XIA LAN YUE Bag, 22,800 RMB SHANG XIA Satis-feet Women's Shoes, 3,600 RMB

Shang Xia A fiery beacon of spring

Maison Shang Xia is at 233 huaihai Zhong lu,by Songshan lu 淮海中路233号, 近嵩山路 (8017 9777). you can also ﬁnd the brand at Shanghai hongqiao international airport terminal 2 上海虹桥国际机场t2航站楼 (2238 2549)

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t might still be chilly outside, but fashion, as we know, is always ahead of time. And so it’s no surprise Shang Xia has just released their enchanting new Spring/Summer collections. Nature – its beauty, vastness and sheer grandeur – is the main inspiration behind the lines for 2016’s warmer seasons. Shang Xia has captured its rhythm, and combined it with modern city living, and the result is a dazzling array of garbs, gathered in the Urban and Nature (Cheng Shi Shan Shui) collection. Red, a color close to the hearts of the Chinese people, is the predominant hue behind the line. The designers at Shang Xia refer to it as “danxia,” which indicates energy and positivity. It is also a reference to nature – the flaming power of a setting sun, the broody shades cast by rocks. On the garments, it is found on short tops, form hugging pants, comfortable long shirts and graceful one-piece dresses, each crafted to suit different styles. Further bridging the gap between nature and urban life are the brand’s Breeze, Architecture and Dream collections. Each line is an understated, soft expression of Eastern feminine beauty, as yet nimble as Clouds, Heqi and Sun & Moon collections. Made using simple and natural tailoring techniques, comfortable materials and subtly elegant colors, these leisurely, relaxed collections are suited for everyday urban wear. Shang Xia’s enduring commitment to using only the best materials and their attention to craftsmanship is exhibited in the great diversity of fabrics and techniques found in this season’s creations: multilayered folds of lacquered silk thrill with their rich texture and shimmering beauty, while outerwear made from gambiered Canton silk are exquisite in their simple colors and elegance. Other highlights include specially woven grid-patterned silk dresses that cool and refresh during summer, and Shang Xia’s all new fabric formed by interweaving sheepskin leather with cotton-silk. Their versatile reversible leather jackets made from ultra soft sheepskin convey feminine grace and sophistication through simple lines and colors. Keeping the balance between nature and city life, Shang Xia’s collection lets us discover and revel in the simple beauty of our daily lives. And we can’t but embrace that.

By Virginia Werner

SHANG XIA CEO & Artistic director, Jiang Qiong Er

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Subconscious Day Spa

W Bring a copy of That’s Shanghai February issue to any of Subconscious Day Spa branches and pay RMB999 instead of RMB1,260! Reserve one day in advance.

e love Subconscious Day Spa – so much so that we bought a membership card last year and are seriously thinking of renewing it. The soothing, delightfully peaceful urban oasis has recently opened a new branch in Gubei – its fourth! – and as we went to check it out, we were once again pleasantly impressed. Located at t The Place (Nanfeng Mall), the new spot has kept with the sleek, minimal décor of its older siblings. The broad range of therapeutic skin and body treatments on offer is the same as the other locations too, and often tailored specifically to suit the individual needs of clients. We treated ourselves to their Face, Neck & Eye Radiance Gold Treatment (RMB1,260/90 minutes), a therapy best recommended for skins that have been damaged by environmental pollutants, or dulled from personal stress or other external factors (doesn’t that apply to all of us?). 24K gold, natural pearls and emulsifying amber are the main, luxurious ingredients of this remedy, which aims to stimulate cell activity and invigorate energy so as to drive away fatigue and leave you supple and replenished. Eyes and neck get some love too, in the form of Hyaluronic acid masks that uplift, shape and firm. Urban ladies in need of an express facial ‘pick me up’ should try this out. > the place (nanfeng Mall), 150 Zunyi lu, by tianshan lu 遵义150号, 近天山路 (6273 0161, www.subconsciousdayspa.com)

Valentine’s Day at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

tuck for ideas this Valetine's Day? Look no further than the historic Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. Blending timeless elegance and contemporary comforts, the hotel has probably witnessed the love stories of many couples over the decades. That’s no wonder, of course, especially when its Valentine’s treats are as enchanting as the ones they’re offering this year. For a lush, paradisiac dining experience, Pelham’s Fine Dining will entice new and old dates with a special gourmet by Chef Jean Philippe Dupas. It features a six-course menu that’ll titillate the senses, and comes with a glass of bubbly as an extra perk (RMB988 per person). The Grand Brasserie is also putting its best dress on, and welcoming couples with rose petals, jazz and a candlelight menu spanning oysters, lobster, Wagyu beef and the unmissable glass of Champagne (RMB688 per person). Looking for a more authentically Chinese experience? Then take your loved one for an authentic dim sum brunch (RMB248 per person) at Chinese Restaurant Wei Jing Ge or a candle-lit dinner prepared by Chef Sam Yuan (RMB688 per person, inclusive of a glass of Champagne). Afternoon Tea in the hotel’s beautiful lounge is another option too. Choose from a variety of 16 loose leaf teas and indulge in a selection of freshly cut finger sandwiches, warm baked scones and afternoon tea pastries, all while listening to the romantic tunes of the Waldorf’s resident pianist. To ensure every one can enjoy it, the Valentine’s tea set (RMB688 per couple) runs both February 13 and 14. Ladies will receive a Waldorf chocolate gift box and a red rose from their partner – even more reason to go. And if you’re both into pampering, why not treat yourselves to the Waldorf Astoria Spa. Take pleasure in a luxury private suite with champagne and Red Velvet Afternoon Tea, sweet and savory treats, whilst enjoying a romantic aroma flower bath, followed by a 30-minute ReFa facial shaping treatment and 90-minute Soothing Bamboo Massage (RMB2,500 per couple). Whatever your fancy, the Waldorf has it covered this Valentine’s. All prices are subject to 15 percent service charge. > 2 Zhongshan dong yi lu, by guangdong lu 中山东一路2号, 近广东路 (6322 9988)

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Jack Black returns to voice Po in the planned six-part animated comedy series. Once again, he finds himself as an outcast while reuniting with his biological father at a secret sanctuary of pandas. Making matters worse is an evil ancient spirit called Kai who steals the powers of kung fu masters he defeated across China. Can the original Kung Fu Panda teach a village of clumsy, fun loving pandas to follow in his fighting ways? The film is the first co-created by Shanghaibased Oriental DreamWorks and features a star-studded cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen and Bryan Cranston.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Sword of Destiny

After rousing tributes to Stevie Wonder and the history of hip hop, Encore Live returns to Shanghai Concert Hall with romance on its mind. We chat with musical director Kevin Max!m about the steamy Valentine’s Day show. What is the concept behind Seasons of Love? Love feels a lot different each season, especially the ones that are polar opposites. In the winter, you want to bundle up, whereas summer love is a lot [steamier]. Will the show be super romantic? It’s going to be a mix. I wanted to make sure that

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What are some of the songs that will be performed? Right now we’re rehearsing ‘Kiss from a Rose,’ and will do some Justin Timberlake, En Vogue and Prince. LaTrece Bracks will sing ‘At Last’ and we’re doing a couple Chinese songs too.

> Feb 14, 7.30pm, rmb80-480. shanghai Concert hall, 523 yan’an dong lu, by Xizang nan lu 延安东路523号, 近西藏南路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

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The force is strong in China. While the original trilogy was only made widely available on the Mainland last year through Tencent, Star Wars: The Force Awakens raked in over USD33 million on its opening day and topped the box office its first two weeks. The JJ Abrams helmed reboot is closing in on the prestigious USD100 million mark.

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It may have taken 16 years, but finally there’s a sequel to the Academy Awardwinning martial arts saga. While Ang Lee and Chow Yun Fat aren’t involved, legendary action choreographer Master Yuen Wooping (Matrix, Kill Bill) and eternally badass Donnie Yen (Ip Man) are worthy substitutes. Even more exciting is the return of Michelle Yeoh’s Yu Shu-lien, who must team up with her former fiancé, Silent Wolf (Yen) to retrieve the all-powerful Green Destiny sword. Judging from the trailers, expect the film to be another visual feast. The movie will also be released in North America on Netflix in a precedent-setting deal.

it’s not just enjoyable for couples, but also for singles. There’s going to be something for everybody from young to old. Plus, I’m notoriously single on Valentine’s Day, so it’s going to be a lot of fun.

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First, regulations cut off China’s streaming services from new Western shows in real time. Now Netflix is planning to ban the use of VPNs to access their content. Others, like Hulu have failed to cut off VPN access, but Netflix is confident that their new technology will succeed, adding to their plans of eventually expanding into China.

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W h at ’ s N e w The links between Chinese and American entertainment industry evolves in this Mandarin adaptation of Mad About You. Original scripts from the 90s sitcom has been adapted by screenwriter Shen Huan, while real life married couple Li Jiahang and Li Sheng take on the roles that Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt popularized. Xin Hun Gong Yu is streamable at www.youku.com.

A rising star in Beijing’s hip hop underground, MC Dawei has finally released his full-length debut, Lust, Scars, The Insulted Man. He unleashes his nasal flow over eclectic beats that touch on everything from blues to rap-rock to Drake. Praised for his artistry, the emcee has been crushing crowds in the capital with an accompanying audio-visual live show. Available on Xiami.

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Anyone who has lived in China has stories to tell. For foreigners and Chinese alike, this is a land that transforms itself every day, with something to write about on every corner. Collected in this anthology are 33 contributions, a mix of narrative non-fiction, fiction and poetry, from the writers' colony the Anthill (theanthill.org). Together, they offer glimpses into this quicksilver country—by turns funny, touching and bizarre. Whether we stay or leave, the stories remain.

“This excellent anthology collects some of the most interesting recent writing from new and mostly young writers who live in China and experience it at street level.” —Jeremy Goldkorn, founder of danwei.org

“A rowdy collection of stories and poems that capture the odd wonderment of a foreigner's consciousness immersed in the Chinese world. each member of the Anthill tribe of writers has a unique perspective to offer, and the narratives all offer glimpses of the befuddlement, farce and shared humanity that make the China experience so life-changing.” —David Moser, CET Beijing

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“This anthology from the crew at the Anthill will give readers a taste of China in all its weirdness, wonder and warts. it’s a terrific mix of diverse perspectives that, taken together, create a three-dimensional picture of this place in this time.” —Kaiser Kuo

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Writer’s colony the Anthill comes together for their first collection. Released by Hong Kong-based Earnshaw Books, While We’re Here features 33 contributions from foreign and Chinese writers across the country. The mix of narrative non-fiction, fiction and poetry elicits emotions from touching to bizarre. Available on Amazon. For more, check out or review at www.thatsmags.com.

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The indefatigable translation team of Howard Goldblatt and Sylvia Li-chun Lin tackle Song Ying’s hardboiled crime novel, Apricot’s Revenge. Song's first English work follows an investigation of a murder of a real estate tycoon that reveals a connection to a much larger cover-up. Released on MacMillan Books, it’s available on Amazon starting February 16.

Formed in 2011 by slowcore singers Ecke and Britlulu, Forsaken Autumn has been bubbling under the surface for a while. They follow up their contributions to last year’s China Shoegaze Compilation with their debut EP. Whenere nails all the genre touchstones with drawn-out distorted riffs, sweetly ethereal vocals and an ability to go from quiet to loud at an instant. Buy/stream at forsakenautumn.bandcamp.com.

With its ambitious deal with HBO, QQ Video’s latest addition is the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-starring Ballers. Described as Entourage in the NFL, the comedy follows Johnson’s Spencer Strasmore as he moves from retired player to financial manager. The show is streamable for paid subscribers at v.qq.com.

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Iron Maiden After loads of rumors, AEG China has confirmed that heavy metal legends Iron Maiden will be bringing their inaugural China tour to the Mercedes-Benz Arena on April 26. Four decades after forming, Iron Maiden are still going strong. Last year’s The Book of Souls topped the charts in 40 countries and the group are excited to bring their famed Ed Force One plane to China for the first time. “As this will be our very first visit to China, the whole band is really excited about seeing our fans here and putting on the very best show we possibly can for you,” said singer and Ed Force One pilot Bruce Dickinson in an official press release.

“We [are] really looking forward to playing a number of new songs live, but will include plenty of older fan favorites too. I think the fans will be delighted by what we have in mind.” Pioneers of British new wave metal, Iron Maiden has sold over 90 million records worldwide despite rarely receiving radio or television support. Their ferocious live shows are legendary, and the band will be bringing their famed mascot Eddie along for the ride as the China shows are part of an extensive world tour that stops off across 35 counties.

> apr 26, 8pm, rmb380-1,380. mercedes benz arena, 1200 shibo da dao, by yaohua lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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NCE CONSIGNED TO THE SIDELINES OF THE GLOBAL MUSIC industry, Toronto is enjoying its moment in the spot-

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light. Chart-toppers Drake, Justin Bieber and Deadmau5 have all emerged from the city to rule the airwaves, but the underground is served by the likes of Metz. Well, it would have been had the posthardcore trio not spent the last two years on a world tour which culminates in a maiden voyage to China this month. With a menacing sound (for which the word ‘brutal’ seems appropriate – Bieber this is not), there’s a throwback quality to Metz’s guitar-bass-drum noise rock assault. Frontman and guitarist Alex Edkins attributes this to growing up in a “really welcoming and openminded punk scene” in Ottawa (where the band first formed), which he compares to the legendary 80s Washington D.C. scene that produced post-hardcore icons like Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Fugazi. “I have fond memories of going to all-ages gigs that were really cheap and some of the best shows of my life,” Edkins says. “I also met tons of great people who became my extended family, including Hayden [Menzies, drummer] who I started Metz with.” Although Metz debuted at basement gigs across Ottawa, the group didn’t crystallize until a move to Toronto in 2008 and the subsequent addition of bassist Chris Slorach. They became instant favorites in their adopted home town through a trio of 7-inch singles and a fierce live show that occasionally left the band (and audience) literally bloodied. The group’s notoriety then went global when they signed a deal with Sub Pop in 2012. While the Seattle label is known as the home of respected indie acts – from Beach House to Father John Misty – the addition of Metz to its roster harked back to the early days championing noisy hometown heroes Nirvana and Soundgarden before they became grunge superstars. Praised by NPR as “raw, belligerent, dissonant and powerful,” Metz’s eponymous 2012 debut album won wide praise for a snarling sound reminiscent of Bleach-era Nirvana. But the group refused to tread the same path with 2014 follow-up, II. Partly inspired by the deaths of loved ones, the record expanded Metz’s sonic palette with the addition of new instruments including baritone guitar, piano, synths, tape loops and ‘found sounds’ – all without sacrificing the group’s signature fury. “We have a very specific sound that belongs to the three of us [and it] happens very naturally,” Edkins explains. “However, the songwriting and production will continue to mutate. “Our biggest motivation for II was just improving as a band – and as songwriters and producers. We wanted to grow and evolve our sound. I think we did that, and we’ve been overwhelmed with the positive response.” Often cited as evidence against the death of guitar rock, Metz truly come to life on stage, Edkins promises. Describing performing as “my addiction that I need to survive,” he notes that “the records do a pretty good job of capturing the live energy and intensity, but we’ve been told our live show is quite a bit more crazy.” While Metz’s China dates mark the official end of the II tour, the band are already planning to reconvene in Toronto to work on their next opus. Edkins divulges that the trio are “finishing up three smaller 7-inch releases and have started demo-ing ideas for the new LP.” Although reticent on the details, he promises: “We will continue to change and adopt new instruments. We don’t have an interest in staying in one place, or for our sound to [become] stagnant.” When pressed about the possibility of the group’s first ballad, Etkins chuckles. “I think we will have more slow and soft songs,” he says. “But everything is relative. A Metz ballad will not sound like a normal ballad.” █

Feb 19, 9pm; rmb100-120. yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan lu, by yan'an Xi lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路 (www. spli-t.com/splitworks)

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The Boy Who Knew Too Much

British Singer-Songwriter Mika Returns to Shanghai By Virginia Werner

ince his first hit single ‘Relax, Take It Easy’ took the charts by storm a decade ago, British pop star Mika has sold millions of records while scoring a prestigious Grammy nomination. Despite a busy schedule that includes being a recurring judge on The Voice France, he returns to Shanghai to perform at QSW Culture Center on February 25-26. Although he claims to be a terrible dancer, Mika’s live shows are known to be energetic, lively and even ‘spiritual’ affairs. The stage remains a place where he says he is able to break down the “fourth wall” between himself on stage and his audience members. “When it works, you could be 1,000 people away from the performer, but still feel like it’s just you,” he says. “It softens you, and you forget everything around you.” Mika’s infectious confidence on stage might seem innate, but in the past he has described himself as an “insular” child. It’s a term that seems a far cry from the animated character we see on stage today. But he says this characteristic can be an asset in the development of an individual. “Being insular is often connected to being a watcher – being receptive and meditative,” he explains. “Those are all good things, as long as it doesn’t evolve into fear or fear of what people think of you.” “I was a dreamer, full of ridiculous delusions of grandeur and a desire to escape the real world around me. I found music helped me turn those dreams into something concrete that would in turn, become real life.”

"I was a dreamer, full of ridiculous delusions of grandeur and a desire to escape the real world around me"

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Now, the lofty dreams of a young man who dared to be different have indeed become a reality. Mika released his latest album, No Place in Heaven, last summer and it has been hailed as his best yet. There’s a more serious vibe to it, beautifully illustrating themes of being different from others – an outcast from society, religion, gay culture and heartbreak. “I think we are all absolutely terrified of the idea of being ‘normal,’ he says. “Think about it, the first thing that someone tells you when they are hitting on you, or in love with you is, ‘You are different, special and unique.’ When things go wrong, we suddenly fall back down to earth and feel normal, and that is what gets us the most upset in a love story gone wrong.” This won’t be Mika’s first time in China. The star performed at the West Lake Music Festival (WLMF) in Hangzhou last May, and has taken note of some interesting changes compared to his visits in the early 2000s. “Apart from the obvious things such as the buildings and infrastructure changes, it’s the speed at which youth culture is developing that I find incredible,” he says. “[At WLMF] the crowd seemed to have some people who knew every lyric of every song and others that knew little. But after an hour you couldn’t tell the difference. I loved seeing that side of China, and it’s my main motivation for coming back so soon.”

> Feb 25-26, 8pm, rmb380-480. Qsw Culture Center, 179 yichang lu, by Jiangning lu 宜昌路179 号, 近江宁路 (www.spli-t.com/splitworks)

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Caspian Speaks Up

The Post-Rock Favorites on their China Tour and Featuring Vocals for the First Time by A n d re w C h i n

Marc Lemoine

dozen years into their career, Massachusetts post-rock stalwarts Caspian are finally speaking up. Literally – Dust and Disquiet, their fourth studio album, contains the band’s first ever song to feature vocals, the disarmingly acoustic ‘Run Dry.’ “[Guitarists] Calvin [Joss] and Philip [Jamieson] sent a demo of it to the rest of us saying they had always wanted to get a song like this down on record,” drummer Joe Vickers explains. “We all agreed that it was appropriate to feature discernible vocals because, as a band, we finally had something to say.” Say something they did, and audiences are listening. Caspian are already reaping the fruits of Dust and Disquiet’s success, their followup to Waking Season, Spin’s 2012 post-rock album of the year. Vickers fondly recalls a recent hometown show, for example, “where the letters on the marquee spelled ‘Welcome Home Caspian.’” Hopeful that Caspian will continue to explore new paths of creativity, Vickers says the addition of vocals wasn’t necessarily a goal from the get-go – the group’s creative process remains a mystery even to them. “Regardless of our intention when we started, every album seems to come together in its own way, which is exciting for us,” he explains. “It’s like a Ouija board, but a little less spooky. The planchette moves on its own across the board, loosely guided by the players, and the message is revealed when you finally see the last letter.” Written and recorded over a year, Dust and Disquiet marks several other firsts for the group. It’s their first disc as a six-piece, as well as the first to feature contributions from guitarist Jonny Ashburn and bassist Jani Zubkovs.

The result is an album that captures the band as they are: constantly evolving. And its this evolution that they’ll share with fans in China when they stop off at MAO Livehouse on March 4. Yet this is far from their maiden voyage. When the group first came to China in 2010, they performed in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. For their 2014 China tour, they traveled to five cities. And this year’s New Noise-organized jaunt will be their most extensive yet, with eight dates. Vickers jokes that “our decision to do more cities this time around is because the food is so good, we want to try it everywhere,” before noting seriously that “we really enjoy our times in China and look forward to meeting new fans in new cities.” The jam-packed tour schedule fits the band’s high-paced work ethic. While they have a short rest following the China tour, Vickers promises they’ll be back on the road soon after. “There are many people in the world who would really enjoy the album who have not heard it yet,” he notes. “It’s always exciting to hear new and varied reactions.” For the band, it’s a time to look forward. But Vickers also takes a moment to look back. Reflecting on Caspian’s career, he says: “our idea of fun in the early days was just getting together with our instruments and jamming out for a few hours. Now we’ve found fun in the artistic challenges. “The more we learn about music shows us how much we still have to learn.”

march 4, 9pm, rmb120-140. mao livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing nan lu, by Jianguo Zhong lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (newnoise.taobao.com)

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ARTS | music

, p o t S t ’ n a C ops up t o S t Gr ’ r W on S ino Two Yea pire in m E g in b b ld A Clu i u B o t How

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ith an impressive collection of clubs across the city and high profile bookings from Afrojack to Kaskade invading Shanghai last month, Sino Group has set the stage for a huge 2016. This month, rising UK house star Hot Since 82 will play Fusion on February 3 and three-time DJ Magazine’s number one DJ, Tiësto, will be performing at MYST on February 23. “For many years, Tiësto didn’t play clubs. For his first club show in Asia, he chose MYST,” raves Sino Group marketing director Rachel Tong. Although their Shanghai empire features clubs of their creation (MYST, Fusion, Diva, Phebe) and a growing number of assets they have purchased (M1NT, M2, Linx), Sino Group remains shrouded in mystery. A subsidiary of the Fujian-based Noah’s Ark group, Sino Group began their Shanghai assault a little over two years ago with the opening of MYST. Despite already having a presence in the city with the Hengshan Lu fleshpot Phebe, the company spent months transforming the old JJ’s on Yan’an Lu into MYST because they "wanted to do something that had an international connection.” “I travel a lot to big cities like New York, Sydney and Madrid, where they have a lot of entertainment,” Tong explains. “We thought it was time for Shanghai to be like that. Right now Asia is the heart of the world, China is the heart of Asia and Shanghai is the head of China, so why can’t we be more like these cities?” Although MYST made its debut on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 Clubs list last year, Tong recalls the struggle of the early days. “We didn’t have any references, which was a problem,” she recalls with numerous agencies in America turning them down. However, at a time when shows in Shanghai by Top 100 DJs were

rare, Sino Group succeeded through old fashioned hustle. Tong credits early bookings of Steve Aoki, Ferry Corsten and Redfoo of LMFAO for turning the tide. “Now agencies know who we are and that there actually is a market in Shanghai where people really enjoy this music,” Tong says. “We’ve become more international.” High-profile bookings from deadmau5 to Paul Kalkbrenner are now the norm and are spread across Sino Group’s vast clubbing empire. “We understand you can’t have two MYSTs because not everyone likes EDM,” Tong explains. “We have Chinese clients, international clients and ABC clients who all want different things. So if one MYST can’t provide for the market, we try to open more clubs to cater to these other markets.” While MYST takes its cues from Las Vegas trends with its international bookings, Linx provides a space for Chinese high rollers to be close to visiting stars like B.O.B.. M1NT continues to be a Bund destination, while Diva and Phebe caters to aspiring high rollers looking for a hedonistic time. Meanwhile Sino Group has high hopes for its Xintiandi based club Fusion, which has already hosted the likes of Nicky Romero and Matthew Koma. Although smaller than MYST, Tong describes Fusion’s customers as “pioneers in the party scene.” “Honestly, while we get a lot of respect from our normal customers, some people in the creative industries don’t really respect us. They think we are very commercial,” Tong notes. “So we said, ‘Alright, look at what we’re going to do with Fusion. It’s still going to be very professional, but we’re going to get a lot of really good, skillful DJs.’” While the last two years haven’t always been rosy, with Tong pointing to 2014’s Top 100 DJs Festival and the closure of The 7th Floor as missteps, Sino Group has big plans for the year. There’s an added emphasis on building up its themed parties and plans to hold a contest for local DJs, where the audience-anointed winner will be offered a three-year contract. “We want to create a stage for talents in our business,” Tong explains, noting that their resident DJs have been invited to prestigious clubs like Space Ibiza. “We want to show local DJs in China that it’s not a dream to perform in Ibiza or other international stages,” Tong says. “You can do it if you work on it.” For more information on sino group events, see pg85.

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march 9-13, 7.30pm, rmb150-180. the apartment, 4/F, 47 yongfu lu, by Fuxing Xi lu 永福路47号 4楼, 近复兴西路 (tickets@urbanaphrodite.nl)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Urban Aphrodite Brings 80s Classic to the Stage By Andrew Chin

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rom Sixteen Candles to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the 1980s were a golden age for coming-of-age teen comedies. While watching the 1982 Cameron Crowe penned Fast Times at Ridgemont High, inspiration struck Urban Aphrodite founder Ann James. “I noticed most of the scenes were between two or three people, which lends itself to a small cast,” she explains. “We had done The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged), which worked so well with three guys being zany and changing characters.” Much like how the film launched the careers of future stars like Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nicolas Cage, Urban Aphrodite’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High will be the Shanghai stage debut for actors Zach Danz and Anthony Gates. Rounding out the cast is Ryan Larsen, who previously had small roles in Urban Aphrodite’s Fight Club and Hamlet. Although the most known to Shanghai theater audiences, Larsen admits, “I’ve never played a girl before so it’s a lot of development as an actor. I had to learn how to walk and talk like a girl.” While James cracks that Larsen may “have to get a double Brazilian” to truly commit to his lead role as Stacy, the cast are unfazed about juggling multiple characters. “It’s so surreal playing these roles that I’ve seen on screen and twisting them around,” Gates says, who doubles as Stacy’s love interest Ratner and her best friend Linda. “It pushes us to analyze characters in a different way like their mannerisms, their attitudes and perceptions.” “It’s good trying to find the balance of being funny while finding the honesty in these characters and telling their story,” Danz adds, who has prepared a quiz on American history for the audience to take as part of his role as crusty teacher Mr. Hand. Despite having to switch characters and costuming from scene to scene, while suffering through the occasional on-stage humiliations of their characters, the actors are undeterred. “Getting physical and into each other just shows that we’re comfortable and willing to break barriers to do the show,” Gates says. For all three actors, Fast Times at Ridgemont High will be their most complex roles. Texas native Danz is excited to return to his acting roots, while 19-year-old Shanghai-raised Gates is continuing his love affair with performing born from his experience as a main player for improv group Zmack. Seattle native Larsen admits he has Hollywood as a goal after appearing as an extra on megahit Fast and Furious 7. He’s especially thrilled about the show’s 80s costuming, showing off a shirt straight out of his character’s Spicoli’s closet – a role that shot Sean Penn into stardom. Although the show will also incorporate live commercials from the era, James notes that while “it’s a spoof with guys playing girls in bikinis, it’s also a true gem.” For the original 1981 book, 22-year-old Crowe spent a year undercover as a high school senior at San Diego’s Clairemont High School after spending most of his teens as a contributing editor to Rolling Stone where he profiled the likes of Led Zeppelin, David Bowie and Neil Young. “He found some really universal themes in these different characters who all go through something in the course of the story,” James raves. “There’s the girl who is trying to be sophisticated and the macho guy who’s actually still innocent. All of the characters are steeped in reality, but we have fun with it, too.” With adaptations of The 39 Steps and The Princess Bride on their schedule, she’s comfortable with Urban Aphrodite’s budding reputation for bringing films to the stage. “So many people have seen these movies and wonder how we are going to do it live,” she says. “The challenge for us is to stand up to the standards.”

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A Collection of Life in Gems Award-winner Amitai Kav Highlights Jewish Jewelry Exhibition By Zoey Zha

With big wigs like Hillary Clinton and the Queen of Sweden as fans, 60-year-old Amitai Kav is one of Israel’s most renowned jewelry designers. His award-winning pieces were chosen to mark the country’s bi-millennium celebrations in 2000. Having toured the world with his precious gems, Kav stops in Shanghai with his students to present the art of jewelry making. What made you change your career from dance to jewelry design? Life. I was a dancer in a small Israeli group, while working at an architecture studio. I liked to play with different tools. I’d tear apart radios and pick locks (not that I’d steal anything) to study them. I guess there is truly no reason for the change. It might be that a little spark clicked in me. I couldn’t put it into words, but once you have it, you have it. It’s important to keep this artistic sense in you, or otherwise it goes away. But I started painting when I was a kid. Now, as I see my children and grandchildren, I think there is also something gifted about them. I’d like to think it’s in our genes. What inspires you as an artist? Everything. I’m a fan of Impressionism and abstract art from the 19th century, and my father’s biology book gave me a lot to think about. While visiting a museum exhibiting old guns in London, I was fascinated by all the details handmade by blacksmiths. Their exquisite techniques inspired me to make clasps for my jewelry. Different cultures definitely influence my works too.

Do you have any projects or collaborations planned in China besides this exhibition? I was invited by a jewelry company based in Shenzhen to design an angel series for them. Though it means balancing my art with sales, I’m still very pleased to have this opportunity.

Is it a challenge to create works that reflect different cultural aesthetics? Of course they have traditional designs like symbols of the year, whereas classical jewelry designs are more Western style. Honestly, I don’t see so much original Chinese design, but it’s my job to find the gap and crack in. It’s a challenge but I’m up for it. There is one thing that confuses me. I was talking with the person in charge of the production team a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to understand everything in terms of making the jewelry, as well as the production process. But as soon as I presented my sketches, he got lost. He rejected my proposal and claimed that they “couldn’t do it.” With my 50 years of experience in the industry, I had to convince him that it is possible. I can see that they are sometimes afraid of trying new things.

Now becoming a jewelry designer means getting a ticket into the glamorous field of fashion. How do you feel about this? In my time, our school was called ‘a jewelry department,’ whereas now it’s ‘a jewelry and fashion department.’ I had a lot of arguments with other teachers who were just seeking top-ranking students. But jewelry making is a craft and cannot be rushed. It’s our job as teachers to cultivate their minds. I cannot speak for everyone, but I told my students that a decent jeweler calls for passion and patience more than pure skill.

until mar 30, Froots, bldg 1, 3/F, 909 tianyaoqiao lu, by Zhongshan nan er lu 天钥桥路909号1号楼3层, 近中山南二路

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Lee Cha

The Trippy World of Zheng Haozhong By Andrew Chin

ocated on the dark side of the Bund in the historic Bank Union Building, BANK has won accolades among the city’s artistic glitterati. Award-winning German artist Hito Steyerl recently exhibited there while the gallery’s 2016 season kicks off with another award-winner, Zheng Haozhong. The first prize winner of the 2014 John Moores Painting Prize (China), Zheng has transported a character from his literary works into his first Shanghai solo exhibition, Lee Cha. “Over the past year and a half, I haven’t really put in time to do writing, but I’ve noticed there are similarities in approaching a piece,” he explains. “Regardless of the medium, people will get to see how I perceive the world, no matter if it’s a story about family, ethics or about a character.” Comprised of oil paintings, the exhibit has struck a chord with BANK owner Mathieu Borysevicz. “In one sense, Zheng’s work is super traditional, but visually it’s fractured in a way that’s psychedelic,” Borysevicz notes.

“There’s a very liberated quality to his work. He’s not afraid to put a plastic ball on a piece or to obliterate something. There [are] a lot of artists out there that [are] always censoring themselves not in terms of content, but their approach, while his work is very free.”

“In one sense, Zheng’s work is super traditional, but visually it’s fractured in a way that’s psychedelic”

Days before the show’s opening, Zheng admits to feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. The Shandong Province-based artist is a rising star whose works were recently purchased by the DSL Collection. Despite the seemingly simple look of his works, Zheng describes his artistic process as labored, working only “when I have the

urge to create.” “When I paint, it looks very free but one painting may take several attempts because I really need to get into the spirit,” he explains. “It’s like music where you get some inspiration from your life and try to create a melody.” With some works completed over four seasons, Borysevicz raves, “There’s something quite unique in the way that Zheng plays with the notion of space and time. Even though they look like they’ve been made in five minutes, there’s a temporal aspect to them that’s quite interesting.” Curated by Borysevicz’s former Shanghai Gallery of Art colleague Jessie Xie, Lee Cha represents a return to BANK’s original mission of being a curatorial studio – a place for independent curators to do thematic shows. “We’ve been branded 'as the young gallery',” says Borysevicz. “This isn’t always the case, but we’re trying to stay outside of the norm.”

until mar 12 (tues-sun). banK, 1/F, 59 Xianggang lu, by sichuan lu 香港路59号1楼, 近四川路 (6301 3622)

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After another record-breaking year at the box office, 2016 is already looking like yet another banner year for China’s film industry. While Star Wars dominated January, this month is devoted to Chinese blockbusters angling to rule the all-important Spring Festival period. Released on Feb 8, here are the contenders for domestic supremacy.

Films

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The Monkey King 2

(西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精) (蒸发太平洋)

This fascinating project is the first English 3D sci-fi action adventure film produced in China. Superman Returns’ Brandon Routh and CJ7’s Zhang Yuqi star in this 2020-set film about a catastrophic transoceanic flight full of moneyed passengers. With Three-Body Problem and The Great Wall slated to come out this year, 2016 promises to be the year that Chinese sci-fi breaks out. (Note: Its release was just bumped up to Jan 29) Directed by Gao Qunshu, The New Year’s Eve of Old Lee features national comedian gem Zhao Benshan as the titular character and My Own Swordsman star Yan Ni, who is known for her signature natural comedic style. The story unfolds with a festive New Year dinner, inviting viewers into some riotous family moments.

(过年好)

Another Spring Festival, another edition of the comedic gambling saga. Once again, Chow Yun-fat returns as the impossibly charismatic Ko Chun, while megastars Jacky Cheung and Carina Lau make cameos. Even more exciting is the addition of Andy Lau, who reprises his iconic character of Michael “Dagger” Chan, aka the Knight of Gamblers. Lau’s appearance cements this franchise’s connection to the classic 1990s God of Gamblers series that spawned five films, while From Vegas to Macau has grossed over USD234 million over two films.

Lost in the Pacific

The biggest threat to The Monkey King 2’s dominance is the latest film from Hong Kong comedy legend Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle). While the funny man is keeping himself to directorial duties, acclaimed actor Deng Chao will once again show off the comedic chops he displayed in 2014 hit The Breakup Guru. Set in modern times, Deng stars as a biology professor who is saved by a mermaid (Lin Yun), whom he inevitably falls in love with.

You can’t stop Journey to the West, you can only re-make it, and there are four highly anticipated adaptations on the way. This sequel to the 2014 hit is expected to crack the coveted RMB1 billion mark like its predecessor. While Donnie Yen is absent this time around, Aaron Kwok and Gong Li will provide this requisite star power. Plot details may be scarce, but audiences can expect a 3D effects-laden extravaganza capably handled by director Cheang Pou-soi (SPL II, The Monkey King).

The New Year’s Eve of Old Lee

(賭城風雲III)

From Vegas to Macau III

(美人鱼)

‘Tis the Season For Blockbusters

The Mermaid

By Andrew Chin and Zoey Zha

2016 Chinese New Year

book | ARTS

The Dark Forest

Liu Cixin’s Award-Winning Sci-Fi Saga Continues By Aelred Doyle

ig ideas, big book. In this sequel to The Three-Body Problem, winner of the 2015 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Liu Cixin starts us off in the present day at an intriguing moment: we know exactly when annihilation will arrive. So what do we do now? Liu’s answer reveals both his strengths and weaknesses as a writer. All human interaction is being monitored by multi-dimensional particles called sophons that relay information instantaneously to the planet of Trisolaris, over four light years away. (NSA, this metaphor is paging you.) The sophons have also frozen our scientific advancement. Humanity will have no more breakthroughs. This is because the Trisolorans need a new planet, and Earth meets their needs. Their technology is exponentially more advanced than ours, and their fleet of destruction has set off. They arrive in a bit over 400 years. The clock is ticking. So what do you do when the bad guys outgun you? And how do you plan a defense when, as a general puts it: “None of us sitting here will make it to space, much less have the chance to see our space fleet, and we may not even see a credible model of a space warship. The first generation of officers and crew won’t be born until two centuries from now, and two and a half centuries from that, Earth’s fleet will meet the alien invaders. Aboard those ships will be the fifteenth generation of our grandchildren.” Four individuals, ‘Wallfacers,’ are given any resources they need. The whole point is that they never reveal their plans to save Earth, so that the aliens won’t know either. One is Chinese nonentity Luo Ji (a homonym for the Chinese word for ‘logic’ – Liu is not a subtle writer), who wants nothing to do with this responsibility and simply demands a luxury hideaway, making him most unpopular. Why was he chosen? And someone is trying to kill him – could he somehow be Earth’s secret weapon? Complicating things further, alien sympathizers assign a ‘Wallbreaker’ to each Wallfacer, to figure out each secret plan. It’s fun seeing survival plans evolve over centuries, and how humans have problems getting it together, even with a common enemy. Another refreshing aspect is just how Chinese the book is. There are characters from all over the world, but the approach is distinctive in a genre dominated by American writers. Political aspects are seen differently, and a great deal of energy and

manpower is put into making sure an attitude of defeatism does not take hold. When The Dark Forest is good, it’s very good indeed. There are clever time jumps throughout, ratcheting up the tension, and a fascinating version of the world a few centuries ahead (the Internet of Things has really caught on). There’s a cool alien weapon and a space battle that brings Iain M. Banks to mind. Most impressively, the surprising ending doesn’t cheat at all. Liu really has thought it all through, and the big reveal of what the title of the book refers to is thrilling. But there are things Liu is definitely not good at. Writing is too often one of them. He has been grievously let down by his editors, who have waved through his sloppy prose and wince-inducing missteps. This kind of thing is unforgivable: “Luo Ji was fascinated by the man’s gaze, like a devil and angel, like an atom bomb and identicalsize precious stone.” As is this: “When [navy destroyer] Tang’s sharp prow split the seawater, Zhang Beihai and Wu Yue sensed a trace of anger in the massive hull.” Yes, a boat is angry (but just a bit). There’s plenty more where these came from. And when Liu does romance, it’s basically a war crime. Luo Ji uses his Wallfacer privileges to commission a search for his ideal woman, who must be educated – but of course not too educated – and extremely insipid. It’s yucky all the way through. Liu’s editor should have been standing behind him as he worked, ready to tase him every time he tried this stuff. There’s also a hilariously misconceived moment when Osama Bin Laden discusses the merits of Isaac Asimov. We did not dream this. (Joel Martinsen’s translation is excellent, and not to blame for any of this.) Non-Chinese readers are way behind: the final book in the trilogy, Death’s End, came out in 2010. Now’s a good time to catch up though, as both the Chinese movie of The Three-Body Problem and the English translation of Death’s End are coming out this year. The film will be big at the box office here, bringing even more attention to this estimable author. We love Liu Cixin’s big ideas, his take on the genre and his plotting. We’re looking forward to the next one. We just wish he’d had help with quality control.

Liu starts us off in the present day at an intriguing moment: we know exactly when annihilation will arrive. So what do we do now?

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The Men Deserted by Their Vietnamese Mail-Order Wives By Karoline Kan

hen Yi Tingying and her husband had their second son 26 years ago, they felt relieved. The couple may have been forced to pay a fine for breaching the one-child policy, but at least they didn’t need to have more kids – or abortions – in the hope of a second son. Many others in their village of Fanshen, Jiangxi, were not so fortunate. But despite the apparent security afforded by having two boys, the couple could not have foreseen the burden that was to come. When their eldest son, Wu Dong, reached mar riag e ag e they found that there were no available women in their village – or any of the surrounding ones. So by the time Wu Dong had reached his mid-20s, the search for a suitable wife was getting desperate. He’d never had a girlfriend and his parents were even more worried than he was. “Girls in my hometown don’t like me because I am not good at talking and I am always nervous in front of them,” explains Wu Dong, who works in the neighboring province, Hunan, as a university canteen chef. I n c r e a s i n g l y c o n c e r n e d , h i s p a r e n t s a s ke d l o c a l matchmakers to help, but were told that it was proving difficult to find girls in the area who were not already ‘booked.’ There was, however, another option. Although technically illegal in China, online advertisements offering mail-order solutions for single men are easy enough to find (“Pretty, young, cheap and nice Vietnamese brides,” reads one typical ad). While Chinese brides were once exported elsewhere in the world, the flow of trade has now reversed. For a fee, an agent will arrange e ve r y t h i n g – f r o m f l i g h t s t o v i s a p a p e r wo r k – a n d effectively deliver a woman to customers’ doors.

“SHE SAID SHE LIKED ME AND WANTED TO GO TO CHINA WITH ME. I HAD ALREADY PAID SO MUCH MONEY THAT I THOUGHT: ‘WHATEVER, I WILL TAKE HER’”

Photos from Wu Dong's wedding are still kept in the family home, months after his wife fled

Some brokers promise virgins, or offer insurance policies in case the women f lee. Others send out printed catalogues and invite potential suitors to ‘viewing hotels’ in Vietnam. Here, men can meet and examine available brides, with some agencies offering tour packages that include translators and gifts for the women’s families. On Single's Day last year, Vietnamese brides were even found for sale on Taobao for just RMB9,998, although the posts in question disappeared from the site hours after being discovered. The mail-order phenomenon has been fueled by China’s growing gender imbalance. A combination of the one-child policy and a traditional preference for boys means that people like Wu are finding it increasingly difficult to find wives by traditional means. Although the imbalance for babies born today is less severe than at its peak in 2009 (when 121 boys were born for every 100 girls), the shortage of available women in China – especially in rural areas – has given rise to the shady mail-order bride industry. Wu Dong was tempted by this seemingly low-risk option. He had heard that agencies could charge as much as RMB100,000, depending on the bride in question. But marrying a l o c al wo man wo ul d al so com e with a price tag. Even in poor areas like Fanshen, the mar riage ‘gifts’ expected by the bride’s families can be prohibitively expensive. In some villag es, Wu claims, the required gift may be “1.5 kilograms and one noisy” [1.5 kilograms of RMB100 notes – equal to about RMB120,000 – a n d a c a r ] o r “ 1 0 , 0 0 0 p u r p l e, 1,000 red and lots of green” [10,000 RMB5 notes, 1,000 RMB100 notes, and plenty of RMB50 notes – altogether about RMB150,000]. Although Wu’s parents are welloff compared to their neighbors, Fanshen is a poor village. But after years of failed matchmaking, the family decided that a mail-order bride might be their best chance. In 2012, a marriage agent brought more than 10 Vietnamese girls to meet prospective customers in a neighboring village. After seeing an adver tisement on a teleg raph pole, Wu’s father visited the agent, who claimed to have a potential m a t ch o n h i s b o o k s. A m e e t i n g b e t we e n Wu D o n g a n d a yo u n g woman was promptly arranged. He recalls that

they both liked each other and that it was the first time he’d felt in love. But things didn’t go to plan. Without a valid Chinese visa, Wu’s potential match was forced to fly back to Vietnam, though she left with promises of returning to Jiangxi. When she didn’t, Wu asked the agent to arrange for him to visit her. Upon arrival in Vietnam, he was informed that the woman had been blacklisted by Chinese customs for staying in the country illegally. “I was very disappointed, but the agent said that they could introduce me to other girls,” says Wu, who would go on to stay three months in Vietnam, most of which was spent “in the hotel watching TV or playing video g ames.” Eventually the agent introduced Wu to a young Vietnamese woman named An*. He recalls their first meeting with a cold indifference. “To be honest, I did not like her,” he says. “But she said she liked me and wanted to go to China with me. I had already paid so much money – and all of the [Chinese] guys who traveled to Vietnam with me had already found someone to take home. I could have waited longer, but I’d spent too much time already. So I thought: ‘Whatever, that’s it. I will take her.’” Wu begrudgingly completed the deal and returned home. The trip had cost him over RMB50,000. After five days, Wu’s mailorder bride arrived in Jiangxi. From when she first stepped into the Wu family home, it took just two months for the pair to wed. While the industry appears to be entirely controlled by brokers, it is unclear whether brides like An are the victims of peopletrafficking. Research by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), an intergovernmental organization, describes marriage mig ration as a “significant factor” in human trafficking in Vietnam. But many women are also believed to consent to the ar rangements. The brides, who are often poor or otherwise vulnerable, may be attracted by economic incentives, with mail-order marriages helping them support their families at home, or providing the chance for a better life abroad. Unsurprisingly, An and Wu’s union proved difficult. The couple did not communicate much – Wu speaks no Vietnamese and his wife’s Chinese was only marginally better. He says that they fought a lot, often over small things, like who would sleep on the left side of the bed. Wu describes his wife with disdain: “She was very lazy… she was never happy. If I didn’t do whatever she wanted she would grow angrier and angrier. My parents treated her like a treasure. She drank a lot of coffee, so my father drove his motorbike into town to buy the kind of coffee she wanted.”

“I SEE THE PHOTOS POSTS WITH ANOT ON WECHAT. BUT THE LIFE IN GUAN AS GOOD AS HER

Wu Dong's mother (pictured outside the family home) is unable to understand her daughter-in-law's motives for fleeing

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woman in the area claims that An ran away to Guangxi, where she has already given birth to a baby girl and may have already remarried. “I see the photos that she posts with another man on WeChat,” says Wu. “But I heard the life in Guangxi is not as good as here.” He pressed the local woman for further information, but her mother-in-law now forbids her from talking to An. “Our daughter-in-law is different from theirs – she is quiet, and the good type of wife,” she tells us when we visit, before turning toward Wu’s father. “I think you should just forget [An]. What kind of woman is she! Find another one!” For Wu, the sense of loss is compounded by the existence of (who they presume is) his daughter. He worries about the child’s wellbeing. But at the same time, he crudely admits that his chances of finding a new wife would be reduced if he was accompanied by a young child. The 26-year-old now finds himself back among the ranks of China’s single rural men. While it is hoped that the relaxation of the one-child policy and growing economic freedom for women will slowly reverse the trend, demand for Vietnamese brides looks unlikely to abate in the near future. (Vietnam is also struggling with its own gender imbalance – in northern areas of the country there are almost 125 males born for every 100 females.) Wu’s main concern now is finding another partner. Although he is still connected to his estranged wife via WeChat, they have not spoken since she left and he has given up hope of a reunion. The experience, he says, has put him off the idea of marrying another foreigner. “If I find a girlfriend, I will be more careful before getting married,” he reflects. “And once I get married, I will cherish the marriage more. My plan is to try my luck on one of those online blind-date websites.”

Despite the acrimony, An soon became pregnant. Yi Tingying says that she was delighted by the news, and that the family visited the hospital together for a check-up. Yet that same afternoon, An disappeared. The only trace she left was her bicycle, which stood abandoned in front of the village market. Wu Dong and his parents remain confused by her disappearance. “We are not rich, but we are not poorer than any other family here,” his mother protests. On the second floor of the family house, where the couple’s bedroom was located, there remains a pile of framed wedding pictures. The photos were taken down from the wall after An fled, and they now sit in the corner covered by a cloth. “I wanted to destroy them, but my son says: ‘We paid money so why not keep them?’” Wu’s father explains. “I just don’t look at them.” Despite their collective embar rassment, the Wu family is willing to speak about the experience. Not all are so open. We are introduced to another family whose son married a Vietnamese bride, but the man’s mother is unhappy about our visit, keeping the woman from us and saying: “She has us, she has her children, she is happy and content.” There are no reliable estimates for the number of mail-order brides entering China. In 2014, an IOM report found that over 18,000 Vietnamese citizens migrate to get married every year, worldwide. As well as China, the industry is known to supply brides to bachelors across Asia, with South Korea also a common destination. While it is difficult to know what proportion of these 18,000 marriages result from commercial arrangements, the report claims that “a significant number” of unions take place through illegal brokers. In some areas of Vietnam, fewer than 20 percent of marriages between local women and foreigners were found to be properly registered. Reports of Vietnamese brides fleeing their Chinese husbands – often in groups – are becoming commonplace. The phenomenon was thrust into the media spotlight in November 2014 when it was reported that over 100 Vietnamese women – all of whom had married men in Handan, Hebei – fled simultaneously. The marriage broker who had brought them to the country also disappeared. Like Wu, the men expressed shock at being abandoned. But unlike most jilted husbands, Wu was able to track down information about his wife’s whereabouts. Another Vietnamese

* Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.

Parents hunt for suitable partners for their children at the People's Park Marriage Market in Shanghai

“DATING IN CHINA IS MORE FORMAL BECAUSE THE PARENTS OF BOTH SIDES ARE OFTEN INVOLVED; IT’S MORE GOAL-ORIENTED. IF YOU DATE WITHOUT THE GOAL OF MARRIAGE IN MIND, THEY CALL IT SHUALIUMANG – PLAYING AROUND” 58

T H E S I N G L E F I L E S From Marriage Markets to Dating Apps With Some of Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 200 Million Singletons

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n a chilly Sunday morning, the People’s Park Marriage Market in Shanghai is packed with parents trying to find a suitable partner for their sons and daughters, and bothersome agents from matchmaking services. Many are wary of our cameras. But one of the easier people to approach is Mr. Gu, a middle-aged matchmaker in a green armystyle long coat and red cowboy hat. “Feel free to take my picture,” Gu says as we approach his booth, which proudly displays hundreds of profiles of single men and women, listing their bios and contact information. “It’s 100 kuai to have one of these posters up for six months,” Gu tells us between sips of bubble milk tea. “I will also put your information on my website; it will be there indefinitely.” To him, love is a business transaction, and the market is bustling. It’s easy to identify the parents from the meddlers – they are generally more reserved. After putting up a short bio of their son or daughter on a wall or umbrella, they stand and watch from about 50 feet away. They engage with people only if they think there’s a possibility of finding a future son- or daughter-in-law. We strike up a conversation with Mrs. Li from Liaoning. She’s a regular, and has a daughter born in 1988. According to the profile, her daughter is 1.66 meters tall, a white-collar worker at a foreign company, and is seeking a taller man with a Shanghai hukou （ household registration record) who owns an apartment and “has no bad habits.” Our conversation soon turns into something between a census survey and a job interview. When asked why she worries about her 27-year-old daughter’s inability to find a match on her own, Li replies: “I think most of the parents here are quite traditional and conservative, so their kids tend to be introverted. The parents are worried that they can’t find a partner. Here at the marriage market, they can scout out some reliable candidates.” “Kaopu is a very important quality,” she states – ‘reliable.’ Li’s checklist includes age, hometown, hukou, salary, occupation and number of properties owned. To her, love is not so much a human exchange as a matter of practicality. This hardnosed approach can be less appealing to young singles in China. At a coffee shop in another part of Shanghai, I meet June, a confident, eloquent professional who, in the eyes of some, would be labeled a shengnü – “leftover woman.” “It’s pretty annoying,” she says. The term – which describes bachelorettes approaching, or over, the age of 30 – implies that people aren’t ‘good enough’ if they have yet to find a partner. But June is having none of it. “My uncles and aunts kept asking about my plans for getting mar ried,” she says of an awkward family dinner she recently endured. “I made up an excuse and left early.” Turning 32 this year, June is not in a hurry to find a husband – nor does she find this particularly abnormal. “I think a lot of young women in China value their independence – being able to earn money and not relying entirely on men,” she says. “Some of my friends were pressured into marrying guys that weren’t compatible with them; these marriages didn’t last very long.” She admits that her long work hours are the main reason why she’s still single. “The people who I see regularly are my employees and clients. The circle is very small. Some of my girlfriends have told me that men are intimidated by me,” she adds, refer ring specifically to her successful career and level of education. The term ‘leftover women’ is misleading, argues Cai Yong, an expert on Chinese demographics and sociology professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC). “The assumption is that no one wants them,” she says. “In many cases, the reality is that many women are making the decision to hold out by choice because they can’t find men that match their criteria.” Terms like shengnü stem from the cultural anxieties of older generations, Cai says. “China and other East Asian countries are ‘universal marriage societies.’ Men and women are expected to be

“IN THE INDUSTRY I WORK IN NORMAL TO BE SINGLE. THE IS SO INTENSE THAT YOU DO HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOU RELATIONSHIPS” married by a certain age.” While people like June simply dismiss the label, there are others, like 33-year-old Wendy, who feel the pressure. “[The term] piles unnecessary pressure on single women, on top of what we’re already experiencing from our families and society,” she says. “It’s unfair that only women have these labels, but sadly, it’s also true.” From her late 20s, the Shanghai-born marketing manager started getting set up on dates with family friends. This is how, about a year ago, she met her current boyfriend – a British-born Chinese financial analyst who is three years her senior. After a short period of dating, they are now in a long-distance relationship, and Wendy is considering quitting her job and moving to the UK to live with him. “It’s difficult because the identity and values of being a woman are changing. On the one hand, most women strive to be welleducated, smart and independent individuals,” she says. “But living in a place like China, where the traditional roles of men and women are still imposed upon us by society, these qualities might need to be dialed back when women are seeking a partner. It’s a tricky balancing act.” Things are somewhat easier for single guys like Brandon, a financial consultant who was born in Shanghai and educated in the US. While he’s the same age as Wendy, his parents have a more relaxed attitude. To his friends, colleagues and most outsiders, he’s a bachelor, not ‘leftover.’ “In the industry I work in, it’s normal to be single. The work is so intense that you don’t have time to think about relationships,” Brandon says. “The attitude to dating in China is more for mal because the parents of both sides are often involved; it’s more goal-oriented. If you date without the goal of marriage in mind, they call it shualiumang [playing around].” But Chinese society is in transition, UNC’s Cai says. “The younger generation nowadays might not even want to participate in the blind dates that their parents arrange. But at the same time, they might also feel guilty for not following their parents’ wishes. [What we’re seeing] is the result of the rise of individualism [fighting with] traditional values.” Mrs. Li from the Marriage Market might consider this bukaopu – unreliable.

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Being single has its advantages – if not for the individuals, then for the companies who benefit from Singles’ Day (November 11), one of the world’s largest online shopping days. T he people behind online dating websites like Jiayuan.com and Zhenai.com, also capitalize on the needs of China’s 200 million single adults (a number inflated by the country’s growing divo rce r a te). With m ill i o n s o f u sers a cro s s th e country, these online matchmakers use criteria like age, hometown, and education to assess suitability – just like the Marriage Market at People’s Park, digitized. Fo u n d e d i n 2 0 0 3 b y G o n g H a i y a n f r o m h e r university dorm room, Jiayuan.com is now the only Chinese dating website listed on the Nasdaq. Over the past 13 years, it has accumulated more than 160 million members. Its mobile app – the focus of the business since 2013 – has been downloaded more than 47 million times, says Executive Vice President Zhang Yahong. “[Mobile products] helped us transition from being seen as a traditional matchmaker to a ‘relationship consulting provider,’” he explains. “[We] intend our marriage-oriented process to [cover] the whole dating process. It meets the younger generation’s needs. It’s a massive and everlasting market.” The company’s financials suggest that this market is not only huge, but growing. Jiayuan’s net revenues reached RMB180 million in the second quarter of last year, a 23.9 percent increase from the same period in 2014. About 1.5 million users pay for the benefits of membership, spending an average of RMB24.1 a month (also up year-on-year). Nearly half of these registered users were born in the 1990s. Co-founder and CEO of Zhenai.com, Li Song, says that keeping up with technological trends is one of the most important parts of his business plan. The site has recently launched a version of its app that is compatible with the Apple Watch. It can, among other things, monitor one’s heart rate patterns during a date. “The booming online dating industry is also affected by policy changes,” Li says, referring to China’s recent abolition of the one-child policy. Nonetheless, he believes that the market will continue to thrive in the future. A 27-year-old member of Zhenai.com, Ma, met

his wife on it. He paid RMB10,000 in membership fees and spent about 30 minutes to an hour on the site every day before he found his match. His wife was the third girl that had been introduced to him based on the site’s compatibility algorithms – they were from the same hometown and had been l iv i n g i n t h e s a m e n e i g h b o r h o o d . T h e t wo we r e married within six months of dating, and his wife has just given birth to their firstborn. Ma initially joined Zhenai.com because of family pressure, though he had seen colleagues using the same service. His search was a successful one, for which he considers himself fortunate. “We were lucky because we had no interference from our families. Plus, both of us dated with the g oal of getting mar ried,” he says. “Not everyone was as lucky though. Not all my colleagues ended up finding someone.” Regardless of whether matchmaking takes place in the park or online, luck still plays its part. Back at Shanghai’s Marriage Market, we find Mrs. Yang, a Shanghainese woman with a 34-year-old single daughter. Yang tells us she has been going to the market every Saturday and Sunday – from 8.30am to 4pm – for the past three years. Her voice is muffled by her facemask, but her pride in her daughter is clear enough. “She’s too career-driven, and all of her colleagues are mar ried,” Mrs. Yang says. “She has ver y high standards, too.” This is meant as a compliment, though there’s a hint of remorse to her words. W h e n a s ke d a b o u t h e r i d e a l s o n - i n - l aw, M r s. Yang says: “Good personality and temperament is i m p o r t a n t … S h e ’s o u r o n l y d a u g h t e r. T h e m o s t important thing is that the guy must treat her well and love her. I just want her to be happy.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;With the yearly increases in pet ownership in China over the past decade, we see both a developing society becoming closer to animals as companions, but we also see more impulse purchases of pets by uninformed ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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here’s nothing quite like coming home to an excited fur ball waiting for you eagerly at your door, or watching your child bond with an animal that you know will be devoted to them through the best and worst of times. What can make that relationship even stronger is knowing that your family made a difference in that animal’s life, placing them in a loving home and taking them away from whatever futile state they may have been exposed to prior. Organizations such as Second Chance Animal Aid (SCAA) are paving the way for families and individuals in Shanghai to experience this unforgettable adventure of caring for an animal in need. Having recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary in Shanghai, SCAA has now helped over 1,000 animals find homes with former fosters and adopted pets in over 25 different countries. Unfortunately, with no Humane Society, SPCA or animal welfare initiatives in sight, Shanghai faces its own challenges of placing stray animals in shelters. SCAA has taken on this challenge of finding short-term solutions for stray animals until they can find them a permanent home. With volunteers all over the city, SCAA works on an animal surrender basis, placing them in foster homes and giving them the medical attention they need. Lee-Anne Armstrong, the Executive Director of SCAA in Shanghai, explains, “A decade in Shanghai has taught us that our biggest priority should not be to help more animals, as odd as that sounds, but to work on reducing the number of stray and abandoned animals who need help in the first place through education and spay/neuter.” With animal overpopulation being an increasingly critical issue in Shanghai, SCAA works to spay/neuter these animals and get them medical attention through donations and their vet partner.

However, SCAA and other animal advocate organizations run into other problems in China. Not only is stray overpopulation an issue, but also these animals become potential victims of trapping and organized trade for the fur and food industries. Animals are also more prone to viruses that are pernicious and more widespread in China than in developed countries. China also faces a lack of knowledge when it comes to owning and caring for a pet. Lee-Anne explains, “With the yearly increases in pet ownership in China over the past decade, we see both a developing society becoming closer to animals as companions, especially with a younger generation. But we also see more impulse purchases of pets by uninformed owners. Impulse buying of pets as luxury items leads to neglect, abandonment and confrontations between neighbors.” Unnecessary medical procedures are also typical (with the debarking of dogs being the most common procedure in China), and so SCAA incorporates an education component to their work, increasing the awareness of the natural behavior of animals and how to care for them properly. So how can you help? Adopting a pet is a big responsibility and one that should take serious consideration. Often in Shanghai people can be hesitant to adopt a pet because it is such a transient city. However, even if you are not ready to take that big leap, fostering is a short-term commitment and can give you the companionship that you crave. Getting these animals medical attention, off the street, and into a loving home is the priority. Your family can make a difference in an animal’s life and you’ll get a reward of licks and love in return.

Learn more about adopting, fostering, and donating by visiting www.scaashanghai.org.

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Entrepreneurs of Shanghai

From Startups to Non-Profits BY Alyssa Wieting

Shanghai is a city of entrepreneurship. In this series we talk to entrepreneurs from different backgrounds and businesses about their motivations, experiences and what they have learned along the way.

or our first feature we sat down with Stephany Zoo, a booming entrepreneur with not one, but four projects that she is heading up simultaneously. After settling in Shanghai four years ago, Stephany has founded two companies, is working for SAP, and has begun to dabble in nonprofit work creating a WeChat subscription to assist women in making more empowered decisions about sex. Even though she’s got a full plate, she’s also got a cool head and some excellent advice on being an entrepreneur in China.

Elevator pitch: Tell us what you do in fewer than 50 words. SAP Anywhere is a front-end SaaS (Software as a Service) platform that connects ecommerce channels, plugins and other back-end systems, empowering SME’s to ‘run simple.’ LXW is cross-cultural female networking league. Buzz & Bloom is a WeChat account that encourages Chinese women to think more critically about sex through expert dialogues and comics. (50 words is a lot more in Chinese)

Why did you choose Shanghai? I came here only a year after I graduated and I was itching to do new things—not just one new thing but everything new all at once, and Shanghai was the one place that didn’t force me to focus. It gave me options, let me take it at my own pace, and didn’t make me settle down until I was ready. How long have you been working in Shanghai/China? My family is originally from Shanghai, but this time around I’ve been here for four years.

What are the biggest challenges setting up a business here? Learning exactly how much you can get away with. To be honest, that’s the only way you can level the playing field. For example, if you’re paying full taxes and none of your competitors are, then obviously you’re at a serious disadvantage. What was your ‘a-ha!’ moment? When I got my current job as the head of 6 4 | fe b ruar y 2 0 1 6 | www . t h at s m a g s . c o m

marketing of China for SAP Anywhere, and I was able to leverage all of my past experiences in some way. All the various responsibilities and roles in my previous companies— creating an ecommerce platform to bring Chinese designers to the Western world, helping brand Chinese tech startups, re-launching Bikini.com, travel writing, running events for professional women in Shanghai— it all made sense. All those things seemed so random at the time, but you can’t connect the dots when looking forward, only when looking back.

What is the biggest cultural no-no doing business in Shanghai? Trying to be an entrepreneur in China without speaking Chinese. Like really? It is so arrogant to think that you can make it without being able to communicate with the community you’re serving. What is the craziest thing you have done for your business? Two weeks after I met my first business partner at an EDM concert, I quit my job, moved in with her and started our company. I moved to Tel Aviv for four months. I wrote the CMO of Lego a love letter. I don’t know, I think being an entrepreneur at all is pretty crazy.

What is the one most important piece of advice you would give to someone starting a new business here? Be really humble. You cannot talk to enough people. Everyone here has more cultural insight, sharper business acumen and better connections than you do. Take all that infor-

mation, glean out the insights, and follow that. Don’t assume anything. Take the time to verify everything.

Do you see China as a springboard for taking a business international? No, a lot of people think that if you can make it in China you can make it anywhere, but I don’t agree with that. SAP Anywhere first launched in China, but this year we’re launching in US, UK and Canada, and we’ve really learned that no market is the silver bullet. You have to put in the love and effort into every single market—you can’t just assume that once you’ve made it in one, that you can use the same formula in other ones. I think one of the hardest things is to create a global brand with true localization, which is why I love working at SAP Anywhere.

What would you say your biggest success has been? Learning my purpose. Only through trying out so many different things and truly feeling out what makes me happy and what doesn’t have I learned my purpose in life is to empower women. I now to try to carry that in everything that I do, whether professionally or personally, and that thread of meaning has helped me focus and center my work. Where do you see your company in five years? In a place where I don’t have to run it. I am always looking for the people to replace me. > www.stephanyzoo.com/

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So Long, China BY Trevor Marshallsea

I knew why we’d come and roughly how long we’d stay. In fact, a planned one year became seven. Sound familiar?

fter seven years, the time has come to write my farewell to China. The temptation with such pieces is to lean towards the wistful or the melancholic, or to gild the odd lily. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned in journalism around the world, it’s that not only can you not coat flowers with gold, neither can you polish turds. To be clear, it didn’t drive me nuts to be in China, in my case Beijing. I knew why we’d come - my wife’s medical career - and roughly how long we’d stay. In fact, a planned one year became seven. Sound familiar? What was also clear is that we’d stayed long enough. As friend after friend left roughly on schedule (and it’s hard after a while to make friends with newcomers), we became those expats who stayed because they couldn’t quite get it together to leave. Until now. But instead of those above-mentioned sentimentalities, I’d rather quote from Monty Python’s Holy Grail. When our heroes finally reach Camelot, instead of being entranced, they’re nonplussed by a lot of ... nonsense. King Arthur turns and says: “On second thoughts, let’s not go to Camelot. ‘Tis a silly place.” After a while, the silly bits of Beijing should make you question why you live here. A lot of it is novel for a time, and challenges your ideas of how things should be done, if we’re putting it nicely. But after a while, for me the feeling was “OK, done it now. Time to get back to my own element, and the things that ‘really’ nourish my soul, not just things I’ll dabble in for a while.” Being an expat here feels like floating through life. You float down the street not knowing what that sign says, what that shop does, or what those people are talking about. That depends on your level of Mandarin, but if you can understand the chatter, can you relate? Are you captivated by that which interests the locals, which therefore represents that most basic of lifestyle questions when anyone goes anywhere: What’s there to do here?

We know about the pollution. Suffice to say that if you’re in a place where you must first check an app before knowing whether it will harm you to go outdoors, then make no bones about it—that place is a silly place. The long-term risks are still largely a mystery. But there are other pointers in the traffic. Behold, the minor bump. When two cars collide, or let’s say ‘rub,’ and the owners are then not allowed to move them until the matter is settled, even if an inch-long scratch means many thousands of people on that ring road will be held up, then you’re in a silly place. When two cars rub on a smaller street, and the cars don’t move, and a crowd of 30 people gathers to spectate on the ensuing discussion, this is not only silly, you really have to ask: “So, what’s there to do around here?” And when two people stroll onto a road, then must quickly retreat because –bugger me! – there are cars on it, and then fall into fits of giggles over the whole episode, you have to ask: “C’mon guys! Surely you’ve had funnier things happen?” Anyway, there’s nothing to do—I’ve made many lamented trips to traffic jams to and from the Great Wall (what the hell does that wonder do, by the way?)—but perhaps it’s worse for male trailing spouses. Many women told me how they loved Beijing for its fake handbags and restaurants. If shopping and eating ticks all your boxes, then maybe Beijing’s the place. Mind you, once cheap, Beijing is now very expensive. My biggest tip for Beijing is to get a bicycle. My nighttime rides along China’s main street, Chang’an Avenue, singing loud like a local, getting not odd looks but waves and smiles from my fellow riders, goes in as my favorite memory.

China’s also great for meeting interesting people from all over the world. Your kids get a world view (at their staggeringly expensive international schools). Beijingers are mostly nice at the micro level, and you get an ayi, though they are available in cheaper, less silly places. So we’re off to Sydney. It’s expensive, the traffic can suck, but its air is fragrant (in a good way), there are many clean and convenient things to do—beaches, parks with walkable grass, liberal media and cinema, world-class arts and sport, etc. The people care about their fellow man. I’m leaving some friends who’ve been in China for 20 years, doing great in business, having a wonderful holiday each year for one month, but mostly tolerating the other 11. To each their own, but personally, I’d worry that quality of life was passing me by. (The views expressed here are those of this columnist, and not his wife, who really will miss her patients and won’t, say, dance about with a lampshade on her head like that big bald bloke in her living room. Also, next month I’ll really say goodbye with one last column— “from the other side.”)

Trevor marshallsea was a foreign correspondent in beijing in the 1990s and returned a decade later. This time around he stays at home to raise the kids. Read more of his domestic adventures at www.thetigerfather.com.

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nibbles First up, serial restaurateur Kelley Lee tells us that the Fumin Lu Cantina Agave “go bye bye” – to be replaced by an updated Mexican concept. Named ‘Tepito’ after the Mexico City neighborhood, Lee says the new chef has already flown in from Mexico City and is anticipating the opening to be some time after Chinese New Year. We also have it on reasonably good authority that L’atelier Joël Robuchon is finally set to open in March. The upmarket French restaurant is the latest outpost in the Robuchon empire, and will go head to head against the Bund’s other powerhouse Gallic eateries Jean Georges and Mr & Mrs Bund. Not one to rest on his laurels, Franck Pécol is said to be launching a new crêperie concept behind his super popular new coffee shop Grains on Wukang Lu, also due to open some time after the New Year holiday. On the topic of Pécol, three ‘coming soon’ branches of lauded French bakery Farine have been spotted around town, one in Lujiazui’s IFC Mall, one in the new Hubin Dao Mall, and a third at the Rockbund development.

Content with the success of his last opening East Eatery, veteran Shanghai F&B baron Stefan Stiller is opening a new project, ‘Taian Table’ – a stone’s throw from the Tai’an 50 complex, home to steakhouse Chez Maurice. And on the topic of Wukang Lu, there’s a new French restaurant opened on the leafy street. Beguilingly named ‘U Gastronomy Lounge,’ you’ll find it underneath eccentric boozery Taste Buds Cocktail Palace. With a head chef formerly at fine dining temples Sir Elly’s and Jean Georges, we reckon the place looks promising. There’s also a particularly charming terrace out front selling sandwiches.

The Press by Inno Coffee Win an Italian Dinner for Two Casual Italian eatery The Press by Inno Coffee near Nanjing Dong Lu is giving That’s Shanghai readers a chance to win a dinner two people valued at RMB600. Set in a an architectural heritage building once home to Shanghai’s first newspaper, the Shen Bao, The Press serves an extensive menu of modern casual Italian fare. Since the place also doubles as a café during the day, they also do a damn good coffee.

You can get your hands on this prize by subscribing to the newsletter of our sister magazine Urban Family – which features giveaways and competitions each week. (urban-family. com) > the press by Inno coffee, 309 hankou lu, by Shandong Zhong lu 汉口路309号1楼a1-03, 近山东中路 nearest metro: nanjing dong lu, 5 mins. open daily, 10am-9pm. local cards accepted. (5169 0777)

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Shanghai Chefs: A Cookbook Shanghai’s F&B community has been awash with talk of a new cookbook showcasing favorite recipes from local restaurants: Shanghai Chefs: A Cookbook. Authored by former expat Piper Stremmel following an enormously successful Kickstarter campaign, the book features 60 beautifully photographed recipes from 27 of our favorite eateries, including Scarpetta, The Commune Social, Maya, GoGa, Coquille and even the famous Hunan-style cumin ribs at Di Shui Dong. Ms. Stremmel explains that she “fell in love with cooking whilst living in Shanghai,” and her desire to immortalize its food scene in print stems from how “underrated it is compared to other foodie cities.” We couldn’t agree with you more, Piper… > Shanghai chefs: a cookbook is available from rmb288 at restaurants around town, including the commune Social, maya, Scarpetta, coquille, baoism, the grumpy pig, Sumerian, egg, el Willy, mr Willis and henkes. the book is also available at www.piperstremmel.com

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The Peninsula New French Chef Helms Sir Elly’s The Peninsula’s fine dining flagship, Sir Elly’s, has a new chef helming the kitchen: French-born Hans Zahner. Previously working in Michelin-starred restaurants of Paris (Lasserre and Le 39V), Zahner brings with him a contemporary method that will now steer Sir Elly’s towards a predominantly French direction. Highlights of our last visit included a very good tuna tartare with caviar and carrot jelly consommé, Yunnan truffle risotto with Brussels sprouts and king crab parfait. Also not to be missed are the creations of pastry chef Lucien Gautier, who has previously worked with Chef Zahner in Paris. > 13/f, the peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan dong Yi lu, by beijing dong lu 中山东一路32号, 近北京东路. open daily, 12-2.30pm; 6-11pm. local and international cards accepted.（2327 2888）

Table Life CNY Survival Mode: On Not going away for Chinese New Year? With those skyhigh flight prices we don’t blame you. If you are sticking around though, you’ll need to stock up on groceries as many restaurants around town will be closed for the duration. Online grocer Table Life is sweetening the deal with their CNY Survival Kit food and booze packages. The ‘Carnivore Kit’ (our favorite for obvious reasons) gets you a 200g Black Angus Sirloin, 180g of Japanese scallops, two 200g US pork shoulder steaks, one 280g skin-on salmon fillet, one 240g veal tenderloin, a 250g New Zealand rib eye, and whole frozen (not pre-cooked) Canadian lobster for RMB390. That. Is. A. Steal. > www.tablelife.com

Spread the Bagel New Store in Xintiandi Fans of Spread the Bagel will be thrilled to hear that the popular bakery and sandwich shop has just opened a brand new branch at Xintiandi Style, right on the Madang and Fuxing Zhong Lu intersection. Enjoying a prime street-side spot, larger than the first Nanyang Lu branch, there’s also a sunny terrace outside for when the warmer weather hits. On the menu are all STB’s classic bagelwiches along with jars of Amelia’s Jams, Pulford’s Pickles and BYFO Hotsauce from RMB55. Be sure to try the new spicy sausage bagel with fried egg, cheddar and honey mustard aioli (RMB40). > 245 madang lu, by fuxing Zhong lu 马当路245号, 近复兴中路. nearest metro: Xintiandi, 5 mins. open daily, 8am-8pm. local cards accepted. (spreadthebagel.com)

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February 2016 Al Beik Homegrown self-proclaimed ‘oriental patisserie’ Al Beik sells their baklava and Lebanese cookies by the box from RMB50-140. Both are very good with extra strong coffee. > albeiksweets.com

Alan Wong’s Finally opened in Jing’an, upscale Hawaiian restaurant Alan Wong’s – reportedly Obama’s perennial favorite restaurant in Honolulu – showed that it’s been worth the wait. > 2/f, Shanghai centre, 1376 nanjing Xi lu by Xikang lu南京西路1376号波特曼利兹卡尔顿酒店内2楼，近西康路. (6289 0618)

Goodfellas This lamb ragout pappardelle was the apex of an excellent meal at this homely Italian restaurant just off the Bund, cementing its place on our list for delicious pasta in Shanghai. > 7 Yan’an dong lu, by Zhongshan dong Yi lu 延安东路7号, 近中山东一路. (6323 2188)

Mr & Mrs Bund Since debuting last year, Paul Pairet’s brunch at this French Bund restaurant has gone from very good to great, particular if this quiche Lorraine with Gruyère, prepared à la minute, is anything to go by. > 6/f bund 18, Zhongshan dong Yi lu, by nanjing dong lu中山东一路外滩18 号6楼, 近南京东路. (6323 9898)

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Six Hip new cafes to get your da BY Celina Huynh

Café on Air Café on Air is a quiet retreat from busy Huaihai Lu. The Muji-esque minimal design creates a Zen atmosphere perfect for friendly catch-ups, business meetings, or an afternoon of journaling. Plus, there are plenty of charging outlets conveniently placed near the tables making it a most suitable working space.

Enough about the ambience though, this place serves some serious coffee. Clear evidence are the bags of beans from LA-based specialty coffee roasters Blue Bottle Coffee sitting on the counter, a most exciting rare sight for any coffee lover in Shanghai. The cappuccino was as dark and smooth as the jazz playing in the background.

Drinks are priced at RMB25 for an Americano, RMB28 for a mocha and RMB38 for single origin drip. If you’re not a coffee drinker, there are always delectable pies warmed to order, coconut water and tea infusions.

> lane 650, 634 huaihai Zhong lu, by ruijin er lu 淮海路634号, 近瑞金二路.淮海路(650弄进入). nearest metro: Shaanxi nan lu, 10 mins. open daily, 10am6.30pm. (6333 2195)

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Gone are the days when coffee in Shanghai came solely from your local Starbucks. A plethora of unique, beautiful and occasionally unconventional purveyors of fine caffeine have been popping up around the city. It's time to wake up, and smell that beautiful coffee. Jarajam Nestled in a tiny spot on Wuyuan Lu, Jarajam is a chic new café owned by a two Shanghainese sisters and designed by one of their husbands, the owner of interior design firm Nei Space. Despite its size, the place has a lot to offer and sells a range

of coffees, homebrewed tea concoctions, fresh juices and daily housemade baked goods.

Coffees start from RMB18 for an espresso. While they might not wow you with their variety of exactly four, tastewise they’re pretty solid. Our RMB25 cappuccino was exactly the right temperature and suitably strong. They’ve also got a good selection of homebrewed tea concoctions, which seems to be something of a passion project for co-owner and floor manager Lita, who keeps her collection of imported herbs and ingredients pride of place in the café.

For eats, there’s a selection of cakes, muffins, tarts, patisserie and quiches baked daily by the other half of Jarajam’s sister duo. For breakfasts they offer a fresh juice, coffee, with a muffin or pastry for RMB30, and afternoon tea (coffee or tea and a slice of cake) for RMB45. > 108 Wuyuan lu, by Wulumuqi lu 五原路108 号，近乌鲁木齐路。nearest metro: changshu lu, 5 mins. open tues-fri: 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun: 10.30am-6.30pm. (5403 8151)

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Paras Coffee Paras is a trendy space perfect for the brunch enthusiast in all of us who have no qualm with paying RMB40 or more to snap a photo of some eggs and bread against a backdrop of kaleidoscopic tiles. Though in our books, there is no shame in the ‘gram game (shameless plug: follow us at @thatsshanghai!) For eats Paras offers a range of brunch appropriate dishes like eggs royale (RMB55) – a duo of poached eggs perched on two thick bricks of white bread with slivers of smoked salmon and creamy hollandaise.

More importantly, serious coffee lovers will be glad to find excellent single-origin brews dripped via Chemex (RMB38) and dark, unctuous espresso shots pulled by well-trained baristas. A pink LED sign reading “Hello Good Day” decorates a wall behind the bar; it’s slightly gimmicky and unnecessary because any day consisting of quality brew is a good day in our books. > 55 Shaanxi nan lu, by Xinle lu 陕西南路55号,近新乐路。 nearest metro: Shaanxi nan lu, 10 mins. open mon-fri, 8.30am-8.30pm; weekends and holidays 10.30am-8.30pm. (6433 9796)

Doe Located a few minutes from Jing’an Temple, Doe is a concept store selling everything from flossy sneakers, dope streetwear, to Stüssy mugs. It also houses a kick-ass coffee shop in the back with surprisingly comfortable seating.

Price-wise, single espresso is sold at RMB24 and single origin drip at RMB38, with other offerings such as cookies and ice cream at RMB30 and under.

> room 105, 88 tongren lu, by anyi lu 铜仁路88号105室，近安义路 nearest metro: nanjing Xi lu, 5 mins. open daily, 10am6pm. (6180 8378)

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If you know people who care more about their sneakers than their friends, this is the place. Though spacious and well designed, having business meetings here is ill-advised, unless your boss or colleague is hypebeast with a penchant for the Weeknd.

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DNA Café Like a lot of new restaurants popping up in Shanghai, DNA Café might be more bark than bite, but aesthetically, the setting is show-stopping. Spacious and open, the gorgeous space lets in an abundance of natural light to sun feed the flowers that populate throughout. Coffee is ever so slightly pricey (RMB40 for a cappuccino), but if you’re coming to DNA Café, you’re probably not just here for the caffeine. In addition to being a coffee shop, DNA also hopes to establish itself as an exhibition hall, pop-up design space and bookshop... now, if only they could get their hands on some actual books. All this is overlookable if you’re looking for a beautiful space to meet, hangout, read or study, DNA’s strength lies in its beautiful environment. > no. 5 the cool docks, 505 Zhongshan nan lu, by maojiayuan lu 中山南路505弄老码头5号, 近毛家园路。 nearest metro: Xiaonanmen, 15 mins. open daily, 11am-7pm. (131 6618 3888)

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Mini Max Compact by both name and nature, recently opened Mini Max on Changshu Lu is set on the ground floor of a high-ceilinged converted townhouse with minimalistic white interiors. Priding themselves on house roasting the beans (which are also available to buy by the bag!), the coffee here will suit those who like a smoother cup of Joe, with prices from RMB19 for an Americano to RMB29 for a large almond latte. Served at a lower temperature to preserve the full flavours of the coffee, Mini Max also serves skimmed milk on request – something of a rarity in Shanghai. Coffees are served on dinky little wooden trays with an accompanying glass of water, and they also serve a small selection of baked goods including scones, croissants and Danish pastries from RMB9-12. With seating for around 10 on the upper mezzanine level, plus two tables downstairs, space is limited, but thanks to its location this place never gets as busy as some of the more frequented coffee shops around town, making it a good choice for study sessions or working remotely. > Store b, 191 changshu lu, by Yanqing lu 常熟路191号乙,近延庆路. nearest metro: changshu lu, 3 mins. open daily, 8am-8.30pm. local cards accepted. (136 7157 0571)

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Jalapeño

A Mexican Stand-off in Jing’an BY Betty Richardson

The Place Newly opened on Weihei Lu, Jalapeño i s a cheap, colorful Mexican restaurant that perpetuates almost every stereotype there is about Mexico – the ones that Mexicans are probably tired of hearing. Do they eat fajitas and burritos every day? Do they decorate their houses with strings of miniaturized sombreros and listen to endless instrumentals of ‘Danza Kuduro’ while drinking frozen margaritas? If Jalapeño is anything to go by, the answer would be sí!

The Food

Keen to get in the spirit, we kicked things off with two margaritas (RMB50, frozen or on the rocks), one classic lime, one strawberry, neither particularly strong. Salsa con queso (RMB48) was a hit. A melty, stringy pot of cheese with spicy tomato salsa and crunchy nachos – eat it while it’s hot! Similarly thrilling were the deep-fried, cream cheese-stuffed jalapeño poppers (RMB38). Alas, after this strong start, an uglier side of Tex-Mex reared its handlebar-mustachioed head. One dull quesadilla that promised spicy ground beef and chorizo (RMB68) but delivered mainly beans. An under-seasoned guacamole (RMB38) that arrived 15 minutes after everything else. A trio of sour cream-laden tacos (RMB78) on pappy white tortillas. 1/3

The Vibe

Despite being serviced by just two very overworked waitresses, the food at Jalapeño arrived quickly (except the guac), for which credit must be given. The clientele seems to be an odd mixture of families and groups of partying expats, who have an admirable propensity for slamming tequila shots (on a Monday, no less). 0.5/1

Value for Money

Jalapeño certainly isn’t expensive, but then again, neither are Pistolera, El Luchador or Cantina Agave, all of whom put as much if not more effort into the food as Jalapeño does. As it is, we’d come back for more queso dip and jalapeño poppers, but not much else. 0.5/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 2/5 Price: RMB100-250 per person Who’s going: expats and the odd group of locals Good for: casual dinners, Mexican food, medium-sized groups

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Cabra

Modern tapas in Jing’an BY Betty Richardson

The Place Somebody recently asked us, “What’s a cool Western place where I can eat for under RMB100 per person?” Prior to a place like Cabra opening, we’d have recommended they high tail it right back to Europe. And while this place might not be the same caliber as a tapas bar in fair España, it’s a step in the right direction. Opened by Spaniard Julian Remirez Rentero, Cabra (meaning ‘goat’) is a minimalist, high-ceilinged second floor spot on Wuding Lu in Jing’an. Quirky design elements like reimagined classical Spanish paintings and tiled walls with brass showerheads jutting out (decorative, apparently) give the feel of being somewhere between a bathroom and an art gallery.

12y for RMB65 (!) and Estrella beer from RMB20. For an English person such as yours truly, it literally feels like going on holiday in Spain and discovering how cheap all the bars are there. There’s also a big selection of gin and tonics, with four basics starting from RMB40 (Bombay Sapphire or Beefeater). Nine fancier concoctions run from RMB55 to RMB80 and come with fancy boutique gins intermingled with fresh ingredients like grapefruit, lemon and orange peels, juniper berries, strawberry, thyme, mint and so on. 2/3

Vibe

Filled almost exclusively with Spanish expats, Cabra seems to be popular with young things pre-gaming and nibbling tapas, as well as with an older, wine-sipping crowd. It’s low-key in the best sense, and feels cool without trying too hard. 1/1

Value for Money The Food Simple and cheap tapas is Cabra’s M.O., and much of it seems destined to accompany their super cheap drinks. They don’t get it right with every dish, but it’s good for the price. Smaller tapas will set you back between RMB20-45 for things like chilled gazpacho or marinated sweet peppers with garlic. More substantial offerings such as the supremely garlicky gambas al ajillo (RMB70) run from RMB50-70. ‘Homemade’ chips bravas looks more like somebody poured a big bag of Kettle Chips into a bowl, but hey, for RMB30 that’s cool with us. Embrace your inner European by dipping them in aioli mayonnaise, and/or the piquant bravas sauce. Less persuasive are the bocados de santoña (RMB45), which sees exactly two anchovies curiously arranged into a yin-yang shape on a tomato topped ciabatta roll. No comprende. The Iberian platter (RMB90) is a much better bet, laden with Serrano ham and chorizo. Just about everything comes with sliced baguette, which fills you up and soaks up any excess alcohol from their cheap booze menu. Cocktails start from RMB45 for old fashioneds, Aperol spritzes and refreshing caipirinhas. Heck you can even get a Hendricks gin gimlet for RMB55, straight Goose voddy for RMB50, Macallan

With a price point similar to the bars on Yongkang Lu but with the added bonus of not actually being on Yongkang Lu, Cabra is a great value hangout for casual drinks and food. Don’t expect high-grade gourmet tapas, but all things considered, the place is a hit. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5 Price: RMB100-200 per person Who’s going: Spanish expats, the odd Chinese hipster Good for: tapas, casual food, pre-drinks, large groups, hangouts, cocktails.

2/f, 991 Wuding lu, by Jiaozhou lu, 武定路991号2楼，近胶州路. nearest metro: Jing’an temple, 10 mins. open daily, 11am-3pm, 6-11pm. local cards accepted. (5266 8620)

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In & Out

Surprisingly Authentic Yunnan BY Betty Richardson

The Place A mall in Xintiandi is one of the last places you’d expect to find authentic Yunnan food. Mall food in general might have an unsavory reputation for being generally shitty, but new Yunnan restaurant In & Out (no relation to the American fast food chain) proves an exception to the adage.

The Food

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5 Price: RMB120-140 per person Who’s going: young locals mainly Good for: Yunnan food, lunch, dinner, dates, casual dining

In & Out does their level best to channel authentic Yunnan vibes with not one but two tome-like menus, both crammed with beautifully shot photography and illustrations. One is permanent, and the other seasonal, with focus on a particular region of Yunnan. On our visit Dali (大理, in Northwestern Yunnan) was getting the shout. Beef rolls with mint (薄荷牛肉卷, RMB58) is on just about every table in the place. It’s served chilled but is doused in dried chilies. Also chili-licious is the shiping tofu (石屏香煎包浆豆腐, RMB46), a perfect introduction to strong-flavored tofu dishes of China – intense but definitely not stinky. The jingpo-style shredded black chicken salad (景颇鬼鸡, RMB46) is another hit, light and oil-free with aromatic lemongrass, chopped cilantro and yet more chilies. Even veggies at In & Out are spicy enough to make you go reaching for the shui. The startlingly green loofah sprout salad (RMB38) with mujiangzi – a type of dogwood plant found in Yunnan – is lightly blanched and still thrillingly crisp. Dishes like these that remind us of how fresh and satisfying Chinese vegetarian food can be: a thousand miles away (or

2,356km to be exact) from the cloying stickiness of Shanghainese cuisine. In & Out pushes diners away from more familiar Yunnanese dishes, but luckily they’ve acquiesced roasted goat’s cheese slices on the menu for RMB38. Sadly, theirs aren’t as good as Southern Barbarian’s. Last but not least came In & Out’s rendition of the undisputed classic of Yunnanese dishes: Mengzi ‘Crossing the Bridge Chicken Noodle Soup’ (蒙自过桥米线, RMB68). Theirs is enormous and is prepped and served at the table. As per tradition, into the soup bowl go paper-thin raw chicken slices. Noting our skepticism, the fuwuyuan assures the soup base is “hen tang” (很烫, ‘very hot’). Hot enough to kill off any food poisoning bacteria? We didn’t get sick, apparently, but err on the side of caution if you suspect your constitution isn’t up to it. 2.5/3

The Vibe

The wait service is efficient if not friendly or smiley, but then again maybe we’d be the same if we had to work wearing a floorlength faux fur and jingle bell-trimmed ‘ethnic’ Yunnan costume. Luckily the themes end there, and the restaurant interiors are minimal, bright and with verdant views over the park. 0.5/1

Value for Money

A full meal at In & Out is likely to set you back RMB120-140 per person. It’s not the cheapest Chinese restaurant in the city thanks to an emphasis on fresh ingredients, but in our books that’s no bad thing. 1/1

3/f hubin dao mall, 150 hubin lu, by Ji’an lu 湖滨路150号, 湖滨道购物中心, 3楼, 近济南路. nearest metro: laoximen, 5 mins. open daily, 10am-10pm. local cards accepted. (6333 2697)

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Lobster X Chicken BY Betty Richardson

The Place

The Vibe

Fun fact: lobsters were once a staple food of the poor, fed to prisoners, soldiers, indentured servants and the like. So common they were, that residents of the Massachusetts Bay Colony reported two-foot high piles of the creatures washed up on the beach. Later on, a peasant revolt in Maine resulted in a contract that stipulated servants couldn’t be fed lobster more than three times a week. And then with the advent of the Railroads supply grew thin, transforming these ‘cockroaches of the ocean’ into a luxury of the highest order. However, if new eatery Lobster x Chicken is anything to go by, you’d think the lobster is working its way back down the food chain since it is here that RMB98 will buy you a whole lobster with Malay noodles, matchstick fries and wee bowl of tomato basil soup.

On a corner prime spot just off Nanjing Xi Lu, what Lobster X Chicken enjoys in location it lacks in space – there’s seating for fewer than 20. Other than this, service from the Englishspeaking manager is helpful and polite. 0.5/1

The Food

So what does an RMB98 lobster set taste like? Not bad. Not the best lobster you’ll ever eat in your life nor the largest, but fair for the price. They’re also transparent about why it’s so cheap – they come frozen. Atop this lobster you can choose from tartare sauce, brandy pepper sauce, scallion sauce or 'grilled' cheese (RMB108). Somewhat bizarrely, they also offer Hainanese chicken rice (breast or leg RMB38). Like the lobster, it’s not an exalting flavor experience, but one we’d probably do again if we needed a quick fix. By way of side dishes you can choose from three options, avocado on chicken rice (RMB18), avocado egg pizza (RMB38) or avocado ‘bomb’ (RMB18). The latter sees a halved, baked avocado with a runny egg in the middle and could use a little more seasoning. 1.5/3 7 8 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | www . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

Value for Money

Being the only place in town that serves a lobster for under RMB100, we’re pretty much obliged to give them points for this alone. It’s not worth a special journey, but a decent option for casual lunch or dinner. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 3/5 Price: RMB38-108 per person Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: lobster, casual lunch or dinner, Hainanese chicken rice 100 nanyang lu, by Xikang lu 南阳路100号，近西康路. nearest metro: Jing’an temple, 5 mins. local cards accepted.

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Chez Maurice

Hyped French FFC Steakhouse BY Betty Richardson

The Place A piece of France has returned to the former French Concession. It is Chez Maurice, the muchhyped French steakhouse named after Frenchman Maurice, who hails from a line of charcutiers from the Champagne region of France. As with Al’s Diner, the opening is supervised by in-demand chef duo Anna Bautista and Sean Jorgensen, who have designed the menu and who will be present in the kitchens once or twice a week to supervise the quality.

The Food

Chez Maurice is a place filled with good ideas, and would shine at its best if Chefs Jorgensen and Bautista, the latter of whom was behind the revelation that was Coquille when it opened in 2014, were there 100 percent of the time. The menu focuses on two things: steak and house-cured charcuterie. Charcuterie follows the recipes of the aforementioned Maurice. By virtue of it being laboriously housemade, it feels almost mean to be overly harsh, but there are some better than others. If nothing else, make sure to order the excellent cognac-y foie gras au torchon (individually from RMB78), which more than stands up to the torchons of heavyweight restaurants Franck, Cuivre and Mr & Mrs Bund. It comes with buttery toasted brioche and a dollop of tart port and currant jam. Less charming is the terrine de canard (individually from RMB58), which could do with more seasoning. The duck galantine (RMB68) is a gallant effort, but is also outshone by the foie gras torchon. Of the pork charcuterie, the 14-day aged jambon cuit artisinal (cured ham, individually from RMB68) was our favorite. Charcuterie offerings are available by the platter, (RMB138 for the full assortment, or RMB118 for the duck varietals). Not included in that is the truffled boudin blanc sausage (‘le célèbre boudin blanc truffé de Maurice’ RMB68), which thankfully, is indeed cause for celebration. The accompanying red wine plum compote is good enough to be eaten by the spoonful.

Surprisingly, steak is not expensive by Shanghai standards. Starting from RMB168 for the 200g Australian Hunter Valley Farm tenderloin and reaching up to RMB868 for a kilogram of M3, 270day grain fed bone-in ribeye (Ranger’s Valley, Australia), which could easily feed three hungry people. There are, however, consistency issues. When under the eagle eyes of Chef Bautista, the place runs like a well-oiled machine. When not, the service is patchy and the doneness of the steak is vulnerable to inconsistency. While the bone-in steak is well worth ordering, the in-house dry-aged chef’s cuts (alternating between New York strip or rib-eye) are a specialty not to be missed, in spite of Chez Maurice’s vulnerabilities. Both of these are possessed of the deeply beefy flavor profiles desired of a dry-aged cut. If forced to choose at steak knife point, we’d go with the rib-eye (RMB458). Vegetarian/pescetarian options are few and far between. Two exceptions are the salads. Kale, pomegranate and duck confit (RMB68) is very repeat-worthy, if not wholly vegetarian. Same for the unmissable pear, raddichio and black truffle salad (RMB68), a dish clearly by design of Chef Bautista and all the better for it. 2/3

The Vibe

and peppered with vintage French chophouse visuals, only slightly spoiled by how obviously new it is. Service is very well meaning and often great when the kitchen is running smoothly. Water glasses are filled, wines recommended by the dish, and pleasantries exchanged with a genuineness that touched our black, shriveled hearts. 1/1

Value for Money

Provided that the steak is cooked correctly, Chez Maurice represents very good value for money as a restaurant of serious caliber. The quality of the ingredients belies their prices in many cases, and the place is classy enough for serious dates, business occasions and formal dinners without an unpleasantly steep check at the end. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5

Price: RMB250-600 per person Who’s going: local society gals and French expats Good for: French food, steak, dates, medium groups, wine, casual and formal dinners

3/f, 50 tai’an lu, by Xingguo lu 泰安路 50号，3楼，近兴国路. nearest metro: Jiaotong university, 10 mins. open tues-fri, 4pm-12am, Sat-Sun, 11-12am. local cards accepted. (6229 9668)

Set fittingly above Heyday jazz bar, the restaurant itself is manicured without being grand,

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Oji

Straight No Chaser

Hidden Japanese Speakeasy in Jing'an

Think Pudong doesn’t offer much in terms of pubs and sports bars? Think again. The Pudong Shangri-La Hotel has a new bar concept modeled after a banker’s clubhouse. Dubbed ‘The Exchange,’ a nod to the hotel’s setting in the Lujiazui financial district, the place features a concise menu of beer, pub food and TVs screening live sports.

BY Betty Richardson

Omakase sushi den Aoki has moved to a new location in a villa on Huashan Lu, and gained a stylish cocktail bar out front. A worthy spot for pre-dinner drinks or a dram of premium Japanese whisky.

There’s a crazy new watering hole opened on Yandang Lu by Huaihai Lu called Fly Bar, hailed as the city’s first ‘cyberpunk’ karaoke bar. It might make an interesting change of pace from our usual Chun-K. Find out in our forthcoming review.

A new casual cocktail bar has sprung up near Pie Society on Xingfu and Panyu Lu. Dubbed ‘Lazie’ for reasons that elude us, on the menu is a selection of drinks divided by gender, i.e. whisky for men and fruity cosmos for the ladies. Good to see those gender stereotypes perpetuated into 2016! 8 0 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6 | www . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

Price: Drinks approximately RMB88 each Who’s going: Cocktail connoisseurs both local and expat Good for: hiding, dates, cocktails, whisky 3/f, Zhangyuan, 99 taixing lu, by Wujiang lu.泰兴路99号，张园内a栋, 3楼，近吴江路. nearest metro: nanjing Xi lu, 1 min. open tues-Sun, 6pm-2am. local cards accepted. (152 1660 2685)

f the sound of another themed speakeasy is enough to induce a 360-degree eye-roll from you, you’re not alone. There’s been plenty of them in Shanghai, hidden behind vintage coke machines, bookshelves and even barber shops, but newly opened Oji is different. A cocktail bar within a bar – el Ocho to be precise – Oji is run by Japanese mixologist Naoji Oji, formerly of Mardi Gras. Consisting of just a long, thick bar with seating for 17 plus one table, the place feels romantic, unfussy and utterly transportive. Naoji’s craft has gained him a loyal following over the past few years. The bar’s current clientele consists of punters who have followed him here to this dark, secret hideout. It’s pretty obvious why. At time of writing there are no formal menus (our bill came to RMB355 for four drinks, or RMB88 each), but ask for a drink or specify a base spirit, and the white tuxedoclad Naoji will make it off the cuff. It’s often said that cocktails with the fewest ingredients are the hardest to perfect, and Naoji’s old fashioned was one of the closest we’ve had to perfection in a long time – smooth, strong and exquisitely balanced. We finished it in less than five minutes. It’s worth noting that unlike many other quality craft cocktail spots around Shanghai, Naoji isn’t using extra special or premium spirits to make his excellent drinks. You’ll find his bar stocked with Bacardi, Chivas Regal and Yamazaki, and he made two excellent Vespers made with humble Red Label Smirnoff Vodka, no less. And now for the caveat. The first two drinks took forever. Not the making of them, but rather for Naoji to get round to making them since the bar was fully occupied, and there was particularly needy group at the main table. We think the drinks are worth waiting for, But are these drinks worth waiting for? Yes. We'd be willing to wait again, but would recommend against Oji if you're in any kind of hurry.

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Le Refuge

Baby, It’s Cold Outside BY Virginia Werner

Limes

Jiashan Market Bar BY Betty Richardson

here are several reasons why a person might want to visit Jiashan Market, and none of them involves alcohol. There's Happy Buddha, the newish vegan restaurant, Café Sambal and a few other laidback coffee spots, not to mention the farmer’s market that pops up once a month. As it is, Limes Café & Cocktail Bar isn’t a destination in itself, but if you’re in the neighborhood it’s a decent stop for drinks. With an almost exclusively monochromatic interior that is not crowded with customers, Limes has an austere vibe that matches the current winter weather. Luckily, there’s a menu of stiff cocktails to warm you up starting from RMB60. After a large but very heavy-handed Manhattan sans maraschino cherry, Limes’ bartender redeemed things with a refreshing and unusually limey whisky sour – a nod to the bar’s namesake citrus? This had a very well-balanced texture, and came with a pure white egg white froth on top – the hallmark of a good whisky sour.

Also a success was a long version of the Brazilian classic caipirinha, which comes off like a mint-less mojito. Last but not least, a likeable old fashioned possessed a fresh and zesty aroma, thanks to the curious orange embellishment on the side. Altogether, a decent experience spelling potential for other bars to open in this charming pocket of Shanghai.

Jiashan market, 259 Jiashan lu, by Jianguo Xi lu 嘉善路259号嘉善老市,近建国西路. nearest metro: Jiashan lu, 10 mins. open tues-Sun, 10-12am (182 6879 1181)

e Refuge is an Alpine-themed rooftop bar just a flight of stairs away from its parent, Kartel wine bar. A large openair deck boasts an incredible view of the Jing’an skyline, and the bar itself resembles a wooden alpine chalet with small but cheerful interiors. Lanterns, frosted windows, and a pile of thick blankets in the corner for guest use imbue the vibe of a quaint ski lodge. Up first, one of Le Refuge’s warm cocktails to fight the chill. The Pomme Captive (RMB70) comes with freshly sliced apple, orange and lemon slices with Grand Marnier, Calvados apple brandy and a hint of caramel, and results in a bracing blend of sweetness and alcohol to warm your stomach. However, if the intense orange flavor of Grand Marnier isn’t up your street, steer clear. The Spicy Maiden (RMB65) came with a simple question from the bartender that doubled as a warning. “This is really spicy, are you sure you want it?” The answer was a resounding yes, and we found the Calvados, passion fruit, caramel, ginger and red pepper to be the best cocktail we’ve had this year. But please heed our warning – don’t let this drink touch your lips! One particularly enthusiastic sip burned our upper lip for around 10 minutes, but we kept drinking through the tears because it was so darn good. The Caesar (RMB65) came with white rum, grapefruit, triple sec, lemon juice and a few slices of sugar-glazed banana. The banana alone was the clincher – we could have eaten a few of those alone. The drink itself was a delightfully sweet and melt-in-the-mouth concoction. For those who prefer a simpler tipple, Le Refuge also stocks a decent range of hard to find French aperitifs, spirits and a few absinthes. So does Le Refuge offer boozy sanctuary from the urban chill? We say yes, but the place is suited for quiet, casual drinks rather as opposed to more raucous après ski action. We also see a lot of potential for its amazing rooftop location when the weather heats up, although the decorative sleds and mini pines might have to be swapped out for an inflatable pool and palm trees. Price: RMB50-120 per person (Happy Hour from 6-8pm for beer and wine only) Who’s going: expats, Europeans Good for: casual drinks, dates, rooftop bars, casual French food, mulled wine

7/f, 1 Xiangyang bei lu, by Julu lu 襄阳北路1号7楼, 近巨鹿路 nearest metro: Jing’an temple, 10 mins. open daily, 6am-2am. local cards accepted. (5404 2899)

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Events

Pick of six art exhibitions

The Drawing Hand

Linguistic Pavilion

> Until Mar 26. Magda-Danysz, 188 Linqing Lu, by Pingliang Lu 临青路188号, 近平凉路 (5513 9599 www. magda-gallery.com)

> Until Mar 13. Minsheng Art Museum, Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号 F座,近凯旋路 (6282 8729, www. minshengart.com)

Materialised Sentiments > Until Mar 13. Pearl Lam Galleries, 181 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, by Fuzhou Lu 江西中路181号, 近福州路 (6323 1989, www.pearllam.com)

Impermanent Sceneries > Until Feb 28. Art+ Shanghai, 191 Nan Suzhou Lu, by Sichuan Zhong Lu 南苏州路191号, 近四川中路 (6333 7223, www.artplusshanghai.com)

Trans-Design: 2016 Shanghai Art & Design > Until Mar 15. West Bund Art & Design Center, 2555 Longteng Avenue, by Longyao Lu 龙腾大道2555号, 近龙耀路 (6456 6113)

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Ma Hongjie: Monkey Pilgrim > Until Mar 31. Beaugeste Gallery, Rm 519, Bldg 5, Lane 210 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu 泰康路210弄5号楼519室, 近思南路 (6466 9012, www. beaugeste-gallery.com)

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EVENTS

Feb 7 | COMMUNITY

FKJ As one of the leading figures in the new generation of French house, French Kiwi Juice returns to Shanghai with the Yeti crew. This time, he’ll be performing a live set that promises to be full of groovy loops and funky basslines. > Feb 3, 10pm-late, RMB100-120. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

Feb 3 | NIGHTLIFE

Hot Since 82 The Leeds-based DJ is a rising force in house. He’s landed slots on Pete Tong’s taste making Essential Mix show on BBC1, topped the Beatport charts with his remix of Green Velvet’s ‘Bigger than Prince,’ and scored a MixMag cover story. While he’s rocked crowds around the world, he’ll be making his Mainland debut at Fusion. For more on Sino Group, check out page 46. > Feb 3, 10.30pm, RMB100. Fusion, 5/F, Bldg 6, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123号6号楼5楼, 近马当路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Historic Shanghai Hidden Temples Tour With Lunar New Year around the corner, Historic Shanghai has organized this walking stroll to three beautiful, historic Chinese temples off the hidden track. Stops include hidden 19th century courtyards and Shanghai’s only Art Deco temple. > Feb 7, 2-5pm, RMB250 (RMB200 for Historic Shanghai members). Meeting point revealed after RSVP with info@historic-shanghai.com.

FEB 5 | SPORTS

Shanghai Sharks vs Qingdao Eagles While the CBA playoffs seem unlikely, fans can cheer on their hometown heroes on the final game of the season. While import players AJ Price and Bernard James have kept the Sharks in the playoff race for most of the season, owner Yao Ming must be most encouraged by the breakout season of guard Liu Xiaoyu (pictured guarding Ricky Rubio), who last season was buried on the bench of perennial contenders Guangdong Southern Tigers. > Feb 5, 7.35pm, RMB50-300. Yuanshen Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by Zhangyang Lu 源深路655号, 近张杨路 (400 620 6006, mypiao.com)

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FEB 7-14 | community Feb 7 | EAT/DRINK

Year of the Monkey Pub Crawl Get cheeky for Chinese New Year by rampaging across Yongkang Lu with That’s Shanghai. After running wild on the street in December with our hit Christmas pub crawl, we’re back again and teaming up with El Luchador, Blarney Stone, Sliders, Topolino, Zapfler, Café de Stagiaires, Lizzy’s All Natural and Gilligans. RMB150 ticket gets you eight drinks – one for each bar. > Feb 7, midday, RMB150 (with eight drink tickets). Meet at Yongkang Lu, Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu 永康路, 近嘉善路 (8023 2199x2806, tickets@urbanatomy.com)

Spring Festival It’s the first major holiday of the year, where people across China return to their home town and have some mandated family time. For those of you sticking around the city, visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai for our full low down on all the Spring Festival dinners, parties and staycation deals around.

Feb 11-28 | community

Feb 8 | SPORTS

The Haunted Cinema MAO Livehouse will be transformed into a huge haunted house bringing to life some of cinema’s scariest scenes. There is only one way out – you have to cross the entire building and escape the haunted cinema. > Feb 11-28, noon-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-8pm, 8-10pm, RMB78-100 (Mon-Thurs), RMB98120 (Fri-Sun and holidays). MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086)

Feb 14 | COMMUNITY

NFL China Super Bowl Party America’s biggest sports prize is on the line as the Carolina Panthers square off against the Denver Broncos at the monumental Super Bowl 50. Enjoy the full pageantry of the big game, which routinely pulls in well over 100 million viewers in America alone. Kerry Hotel Pudong hosts an official tailgate party that includes buffet breakfast, free-flow drinks and a live broadcast of the American feed of the Super Bowl on large screens, complete with the famed commercials that cost up to USD3 million to air. NFL China has also linked up with 1515 West for a Super Bowl brunch buffet that includes live viewing of the game, plus free-flow Budweiser. Both parties will auction of NFL-related goods with proceeds donated to local charities. > Feb 8, 7am, RMB3,800 for table of 10 (RMB150 for kids between 5-12) plus 15 percent. Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1378号, 近芳甸路 (6169 8886, fbreservations.khpu@thekerryhotels.com) > Feb 8, 7.30-11.30am, RMB368 (RMB184 for kids). 1515 Jing An Shangri-La, 4/F, 1218 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 延安中路1218号静安香格里拉酒店4楼, 近南京西路 (2203 8889)

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Valentine’s Day It’s that hallowed day where love birds around the globe are obliged to go for a fancy night out and celebrate their couple-dom like they’re Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy (pictured). For the full low down on all the Valentine’s Day dinners and parties, visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai.

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Until Feb 15 | ARTS

Feb 18 | NIGHTLIFE

Media Dalí

Busy P

After attracting 350,000 visitors to last summer’s Master of Impressionism: Claude Monet, the K11 Art Foundation have teamed up with the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation for their latest blockbuster show. Over 200 items were selected from over 4,000 artworks in the Figueres Dalí Archives, including 14 masterpieces like ‘Dematerialization Near the Nose of Nero.’ Dalí’s media work, including advertisements and magazine covers, as well as his creative tools will be displayed. > Until Feb 15, 10am-10pm, RMB80-120. Chi K11 art Museum, B3, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路300号B3层, 近黄陂南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

The French electro house icon managed Daft Punk into superstardom, collaborated with Phoenix on their debut disc and started the iconic Ed Banger Records which has given the likes of Justice their big break. > Feb 18, 9pm, free entry with reservation. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路20号7楼, 近淮海中路 (5424 5181, reservations@lebaronshanghai.com)

Feb 19 | NIGHTLIFE

Feb 18 | COMMUNITY

Peggy Gou China Social Club presents the rising South Korean talent. Now based in Berlin, Gou has been wowing crowds with her kinetic house and techno sets that channel the spirit of Detroit, London and Berlin. Her abstract productions will be unleashed later this year with her debut double-EP, September War. > Feb 19, 10pm-late, RMB50. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

Feb 20 | NIGHTLIFE

Alok

That’s Shanghai Sports Awards The Camel and That’s Shanghai 6th Annual Sports Personality of the Year Awards lets you determine who is truly deserving of such accolades as Team of the Year, Coach of the Year, Best Newcomer, Lifetime Achievement and the coveted titular prize. Voting takes place on our official WeChat (Thats_Shanghai), but everyone’s a winner at the notoriously raucous awards ceremony. > Feb 18, 8pm, free entry. The Camel, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号, 近东平路 (6437 9446)

MYST invites the rising star who is becoming the “poster boy for Brazil’s love of deep mid-tempo forms of house and techno.” The added pop gloss that Alok puts to this mix has made him a festival favorite, as his recent set at Tomorrowland Brasil showed. > Feb 20, 10.30pm, RMB150. MYST, 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu 延安中路1123 号, 近富民路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Feb 20-21 | ARTS

Yeti: Disco brings Melbourne producer Mic Newman to The Shelter. Under his Fantastic Man pseudonym, Newman explores the refined and subtle sounds of deep house. > Feb 20, 10.30pm-late, RMB70. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5 号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

Feb 20 | NIGHTLIFE

Sigourney chin

Fantastic Man Hamlet Urban Aphrodite’s futuristic motorcycle club-set adaptation of the Bard’s classic gets revived after a sterling run last October at 1933. They’re moving from the old slaughterhouse into the prestigious confines of Shanghai Grand Theatre for this go-around. Deji Odunlami reprises his titular role, while the rest of the cast is filled with standouts in Shanghai’s expat theater scene. > Feb 20-21, 7pm, RMB200. Shanghai Grand Theatre – Studio Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

Feb 23 | NIGHTLIFE

On Top Party Party literally in the clouds, as MVP Shanghai commandeers the 92nd floor of the Park Hyatt Shanghai for the world’s highest party. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind club atmosphere with a live band and DJ dropping nothing but crowd-pleasing chic house favorites. Dress code: elegant. > Feb 20, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight if RSVP with events@ mvpshanghai.com). Park Hyatt Shanghai, 92/F, Park Hyatt Shanghai, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道100号柏悦酒店92 楼, 近东泰路 (139 1648 9071, events@mvpshanghai.com)

Feb 20-21 | ARTS

Shakespeare’s Opening Day Shanghai Grand Theatre is celebrating the life and legacy of the Bard in grand style. In addition to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s much-anticipated Cycle of Great Kings run, the theater will also screen an NT Live adaptation of Hamlet starring Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as hosting a series English and Chinese language drama workshops, lectures and post-show > Feb 20, 1-6pm, RMBTBA. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 105 8686)

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Tiësto As the first person to top DJ Magazine’s annual Top 100 DJ list three years in a row, Tiësto is a veritable legend. An icon who popularized trance, the Dutch producer flirted with commercial dance pop on his most recent album, A Town Called Paradise. While he headlined last year’s Budweiser STORM Festival, he’s returning to his club roots with this show at MYST. For more, check out our feature on Sino Group on pg 46. > Feb 23, 10.30pm, RMB380-580. MYST, 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, by Fumin Lu 延安中路1123号, 近富民路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Feb 25-28 | ARTS

Dirty Fingers These filthy punk rockers are emerging as the most exciting hometown band Shanghai has produced in years. They’ve already release a racous EP, completed a gruelling 32-city tour of China and are now taking a residency at Yuyintang. On the last Thursday of every month, they’re teaming up with some of their favorite bands across China to raise a little hell. > Feb 25, 8.30pm-late, RMBTBA. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路 851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Feb 25 | EAT/DRINK

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Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings Bingo Night Fever Mr & Mrs Bund’s monthly late night bingo sessions feature amazing gifts and comfort food from the reigning That’s Shanghai Food and Drink Award winner for Best Restaurant. Bingo board offered to any table having late night dinner, with menus starting from RMB250. > Feb 25, 11pm-late, RMB250 plus 10 percent. Mr & Mrs Bund, 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路外滩18号6楼, 近南京东路 (6323 9898, mmbund.com)

As part of their celebration of the 400th anniversary of The Bard’s death, the hallowed Royal Shakespeare Company is performing three parts of the Henriad in five cities across the world. Watch Prince Hal’s journey from waywardly drunken royal to regal king in this trio of shows that provide a panoramic view of changing medieval society. The shows feature rising star Alex Hassell and three-time Olivier Award winner Anthony Sher. For more, check out our feature on the show at www.thatsmags.com/shanghai. > Henry IV, Part I: Feb 25, 7.15pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre – Lyric Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) > Henry IV, Part II: Feb 26, 7.15pm, RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre – Lyric Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) > Henry V, Part I: Feb 27-28, 7.15pm (Sat) and 1.30pm (Sun), RMB180-880. Shanghai Grand Theatre – Lyric Theatre, 300 Renmin Dadao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Feb 25-27 | NIGHTLIFE

Love Boat Hop aboard for a cheeky adventure led by Qi-POW! Burlesque & Cabaret. Shanghai Comedy Club’s Barney Rivera hosts a show that features acrobats, fire spinners, magicians and plenty of dancers. > Feb 25-27, 9pm, RMB150-200 (RMB100-150 on Thursday). The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

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Feb 26-27 | NIGHTLIFE

Ruben Paul The quick-witted Californian comic “grew up in an all black neighborhood, went to an all Mexican high school, went to an all white church and shopped at a lot of Asian stores.” He’s toured the world with Russell Peters and returns to China after a sold out 2013 tour. > Feb 26-27, 8pm and 10pm (Fri), 8.30pm (Sat), RMB170-200. Kung Fu Komedy Club, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳北路 1号4楼, 近巨鹿路 (247tickets.cn)

Feb 27 | ARTS

Ekali For their first party of the year, SHFT invites the Vancouver producer who is generating buzz for his distinct next generation, bass-driven futuristic R&B. He was Canada’s sole enrolee in the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy class of 2014. Support from Tsunano, Lacychu and Yeti B. > Feb 26, 10pm, RMB80-120. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路 1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

Feb 26 | EAT/DRINK

5 Seconds of Summer Since forming five years ago, these Australian teens have gone from YouTube sensations to music superstars with two American chart topping albums like last year’s Sounds Good Feels Good. While One Direction are early proponents, the quartet has a sound that Rolling Stone describes as “emo gone pop.” They’ve sold out prestigious stages like London’s Wembley Arena and will be making their Mainland debut. Expect hits like ‘She Looks So Perfect’ to have the teenage girls screaming. > Feb 27, 8pm, RMB280-1,180. Shanghai Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Ciyun Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近慈云路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Feb 27 | NIGHTLIFE

Paulaner Salvatore Bock Beer Promotion

Jew Fest: Chai Night

The Fenyang Lu, Binjiang and Expo branches of Paulaner Brauhaus will be serving up home-brewed rich and hearty bodied Salvatore Bock beer. With over 350 years of history, the limited edition beer is famed for its intense malty aroma, caramel colored foam and high alcohol content. > Promotion starts on Feb 26. 1) Paulaner (Fenyang Lu), 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu 汾阳路150号, 近岳阳路 (6474 5700), 2) Paulaner (Binjiang), 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao 陆家嘴西路2967号, 近滨江大道 (6888 3935), 3) Paulaner (Expo), 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu 世博大道555号3楼, 近国展路 (2206 0555)

While the Split Works organized JUE Festival is taking a fallow year off, “Shanghai’s No. 2 DJ” B.O. is offering up Shanghai’s inaugural Jew Fest. After an 80’s launch party at Roxie the night party, B.O. and fellow Chosen DJs Shaqima, Heat Wolves and Nasty Nate take over the Mansion. Live hip hop band The Foundation will also perform a tribute to hip hop icon Rick Rubin, who also happens to be Jewish. 18 percent of revenue will be given to charity. > Feb 27, 9.30pm-late, RMB100 (with five drinks). The Mansion, B-18 Dynasty Villa, 851 Hongjing Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 虹井路851号, 皇朝别墅B-18, 近延安西路 (186 0177 3399, www.facebook.com/toujamshanghai)

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Feb 27-28 | ARTS

Frozen Planet in Concert BBC’s majestic documentary is paired with Academy Award nominated composer George Fenton’s acclaimed score for a truly audio-visual feast. Zhang Chengjie conducts the Shanghai Opera House Orchestra, while breathtaking HD images from the landmark series will be screened on 150 square meters of LED screen. > Feb 27-28, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, RMB180-480. Shanghai Children’s Art Theatre, 800 Miaojiang Lu, by South Xizang Nan Lu 苗江路800号, 近西藏南路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Feb 27-Mar 26 | EAT/DRINK

No-Sugar Challenge

Cignarale Formed late last year by stalwarts of the city’s clubbing underground, Co:Motion drops its second EP release. Shanghai-based American producer will celebrate the release of his Things in Life with his debut live set. Cignarale’s sound has been described “as an amalgamation of dance music roots and his vision of its future.” The crew’s residents Laura Ingalls, MIIIA, Raz and Mau Mau support. > Feb 27, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法华镇路 (150 0018 2212)

Join Sprout Lifestyle’s signature challenge that cleanses your body from sugar. Feel like a new person and learn more about how sugar “contributes to weight gain, moodiness, chronic illness, skin problems, toxic accumulation and activity in the body.” Package includes eight events, cooking classes, movie screenings, dinner party and discounts at Sprout Lifestyle. Out of towners can participate with an e-book and program for RMB300. > Feb 27-Mar 26, RMB1,500-1,800. Sprout Lifestyle, 388 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Fuxing Lu 陕西南路388号, 近复兴路 (www.sproutlifestyle.com)

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SIMPIG (live) and Blaise Deville The Swiss are coming and they’re invading The Shelter. As SIMPIG, the duo of Shake it Maschine and Mr. Pigman, have crafted a distinct take on bass and footwork that have fully crystallized in last year’s stellar Strangers. Joining in on the fun is Shanghai legend Blaise Deville, who returns to his old stomping grounds that he ruled as a part of Uprooted Sunshine to perform a unique set of grime and footwork. For more, check out our feature on SIMPIG at www.thatsmags. com/shanghai. > Feb 27, 10pm, RMB60. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

Harry Potter: The Exhibition This global hit has been viewed by more than 3 million visitors and brings the world of Harry Potter to Super Brand Mall. Visitors will be able to explore some of the film’s most popular locations like Hagrid’s Hut and the Forbidden Forest. Guests can toss a Quaffle ball in the Quidditch area and pull their own Mandrake in the Herbology classroom. Exclusive audio tour with behind-the-scenes commentary from producers and prop designers complement the thousands of authentic props, costumes and creatures that fill the exhibit. > Until Feb 28, 10am-1pm; 2-5pm; 6-9pm, RMB170 (RMB110 for children, RMB130 for students, RMB400 for two parents and one child, RMB450 for three). Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 陆家嘴西路168号, 近陆家嘴环路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn) w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m | F EBR u a r y 2 0 1 6 | 9 1

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Feb 28-29 | NIGHTLIFE

Shanghai Chess Academy Winter Regional This regional tournament pits chess masters from ages 5-16 to do battle for supremacy. Shanghai Chess Academy masters will serve as coaches in this fun tournament that encourages enthusiasm for the mental sport. > Feb 28, 10am-4pm, RMB100. Shanghai Centre Atrium, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路1376号上海商城, 近西康路 (info@shanghaichessacademy.com)

Feb 28 | COMMUNITY

China Meets Luxembourg Award-winning trumpeter and composer Gast Waltzing has been a leading figure in Luxembourg’s jazz scene, creating several bands and founding the jazz department at the Luxembourg Conservatory. He gives his considerable blessing to JZ favorite Li Xiaochuan, who is considered one of China’s premiere trumpeters. Expect a swinging show between this cross-cultural meeting of masters. > Feb 28-29, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

Feb 29 | community

Shanghai Future Tour Get a glimpse into the future development of Shanghai with Newman Tours. Explore the Urban Planning Exhibition Centre and enjoy a panoramic virtual flight around Shanghai, complete with a chance to ride a speed boat simulator to Yangshan Deep Water Port. Learn more about China’s 13th 5-year plan and what scholars forecast on topics affecting the whole country. Tour includes a look at the Future Museum’s impressive scale model of Shanghai – the biggest of a city in the world - that will instantly make you feel like Godzilla. > Jan 28, 2-4pm, RMB240 (RMB160 for kids under 14). Shanghai Urban Exhibition Centre, 100 Renmin Dadao, by Xizang Zhong Lu 人民大道100号, 近西藏中路 (138 1777 0229, info@newmantours.com) 9 2 | F EBR u a r y 2 0 1 6 | w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

Leap Day As a classic episode of 30 Rock showed us, Leap Day is a magical extra day you only get every four years to do the things you ordinarily wouldn’t do. So go wear a braided necklace with a shark’s tooth on it, or listen to rap music for the first time and embrace the spirit of Leap Day William – the Marianna Trenchbound figure who emerges every four years to trade children’s tears for candy. And remember, if you see someone not wearing yellow and blue, poke them in the eyes or just stomp on their feet then kick them in the knee. (Disclaimer – do not actually do any of those things.)

HOTEL NEWS

hotelNews New Luxury Boutique Resort in Tianmu Lake Offers A Five-star Nature Getaway Located in Liyang, Jiangsu Province, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Shanghai, WEI Retreat Tianmu Lake is the first property for this stylish new Chinese luxury hospitality brand founded by Philip Wei. Set within a 300-square-kilometer nature reserve on the beautiful Pearl Peninsula, WEI Retreat Tianmu Lake offers 30 rooms and five suites with lake or mountain views and excellent facilities. The retreat also offers relaxing wellbeing treats and serves exciting dining options, including Western food and local featured cuisine.

Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel Poised To Be Crown Jewel of the Ancient Emperor City Marriott International announced the opening of its Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel on January 16. All 251 rooms are finely designed and equipped with modern facilities. Located in the heart of the Hexi central business area in Jianye district, Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel is within a 4o minute trip to the city hub, as well as Lukou International Airport.

DUSIT THANI HOTEL MADE ITS DEBUT IN CHINA Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu Hotel officially announced its opening, making its first internationally branded deluxe hotel in the city and the very first Dusit Thani to launch in China on January 21. Featuring 160 wellappointed guestrooms and suites, the Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu offers guests a variety of business and leisure facilities, including three dining outlets. Situated in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest economic development zone, the Dusit Thani Dongtai, Jiangsu Hotel has an easy access to the central business district and short drive from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and nearby cities. w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m | F EBR u a r y 2 0 1 6 | 9 3

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CITY SCENES On Christmas Eve, Hyatt Regency Suzhou and the Suzhou Ballet Theatre, presented a special stage of Tchaikovskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nutcracker Suite Ballet. Meanwhile, Chef Ian Shi and his team served a spectacular dinner featuring both western and Chinese delicacies.

To celebrate its third anniversary, MEGA MILLS launched a series of events for its customers on January 16 and 17.

Hupu Fitness and IWF Shanghai held a press conference on January 8 at JW Marriott Shanghai Changfeng Park to announce their strategic partnership.

Jude Leng (left), a barista from the Tianjin Green Tour Place Costa store, was one of nine finalists from around the world to compete in the 10th annual Barista of the Year competition at Tobacco Dock, London on January 20.

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Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the 2015 ELLE Style Awards and Voice of ELLE Awards took place at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center last month, marking an excELLEnt journey of ELLE in China.

Leading online accommodation-booking website, Booking.com, launched its first co-branded credit card with China Merchants Bank on January 8.

High-end furniture brand Marble Leos showcased its latest collection at Sinan Mansions in 2015, introducing its own interpretation of high-grade lifestyle.

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Asia’s culinary event of the year, Sofitel Star Chefs 2015, was held at the Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich from December 9 to 11.

Chinese jewelry brand Ma Liang Hang held an opening to launch its custom acoustic ring brand and a series of products in Shanghai Superbrand Mall on December 18.

On December 19, American heritage brand Abercrombie & Fitch Co. opened its second store in Shanghai on the ground level at ifc Mall. During the occasion, they introduced their Christmas collection and unveiled its first presentation of its abercrombie kids brand in China.

The renowned Singapore seafaood restaurant brand JUMBO Seafood proudly presents its signature dish, also the national dish of Singapore in new style catering to business diners in ifc outlet– Award Winning Singapore Chilli Crab Claw (deshelled) Served With Deep Fried Mini Bun, together with other authentic Singaporean dishes.

SHANG XIA’s Spring/Summer 2016 clothing creations extend the theme of “Urban & Nature” into a new year.

Created by the golden award winning team of 17th Themed Entertainment Association in the US, the exhibition Little Monkey King 72 Kinds of Changes 3D manifests a perfect combination of Chinese culture and hightech visual performance.

The boutique gallery, Collective’s current exhibition The Dream showcases a collection of Slovakian-Austrian artist Robert Gabris’ latest works.

Shanghai ifc Mall exhibits six new luxury jewelry watch brands: Blancpain, Chopard, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.

Grand Hyatt Shanghai launched the first of its Cloud 9 party series on December 19 with the Reunion Party, which featured free-flowing drinks, canapés and performances by dancers and guest DJs across the venue’s various entertainment zones.

Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel was awarded “Best Wedding Hotel” by Wedding 21 Magazine. Ms. Vivian Cao (L), Director of Marketing from Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel attended the event and received the award. w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m | F EBR u a r y 2 0 1 6 | 9 5

listings restaurants American AE KITCHEN One of the most popular brunch place! SHERMAN now offers fresh bread everyday.1) 491 Yuyuan RD (62413233) 愚园路 491 号 2) 1632-5 Huaihai(m) RD (31235633) 淮海中路 1632-5 号 .3) SHERMAN E04, 1F, 150 Hubing RD, HUBINGDAO (63332833) 湖滨路 150 号湖滨道购物广场 1 楼 E04.

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

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10am-10pm (6315 2070) 12) Unit N1-12, N211, Jing’an Kerry Centre, 1551 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu Sun-Thurs 8am-11pm; FriSat 8-12am (6139 8297) 1) 南京西路 1376 号

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

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

(6466 6565) Daily 7am-10pm shanghai@ glolondon.com www.glolondon.com 乌鲁木齐南路 1 号 1 楼 , 近东平路

Gourmet High class sweets and other baked goodies. Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Level 1, Tower 2, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu (5888 2957) Daily 8am8pm 富城路 33 号香格里拉酒店 2 号楼 1 楼 , 近银城东路

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

嘴西路 168 号正大广场一层 , 近富城路 2) 淮海中路 1498 号 1 号楼一层 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 3) 仙霞路 99 号尚嘉中心三层 , 近遵义路 4) 北京市朝阳区工人体育场东路，中国红街 1 号楼 201 5) 成都市武侯区科华北路 62 号力宝大厦一层

Blue Frog 1) Room 1E27, 1/F, Building 1, Chamtime Plaza, 1239 Zuchongzhi Lu, by Jinke Lu (5080 1320) 2) No. 30 Hong Mei Leisure Pedestrian Street, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (5422 5119) 3) Green Sports & Leisure Center, R3633 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5030 6426) 1)

祖冲之路 1239 弄长泰广场 1 座 1 楼 1E27, 近金科路 2) 虹梅路 3338 弄虹梅休闲步行街 30 号 , 近延安中路 3) 碧云路 633 号 1 层 R3, 近云山路

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

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

POP a generous and playful all-day dining rooftop American Brasserie with spectacular Bund views. Opening daily 11am-1am. 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

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

Bakery glo London Bakery Cafe Freshly-baked bread, croissants, pastries, cakes and scones plus fresh juices & roasted coffee. 1/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Dongping Lu

organic vegetables from the restaurant's own farm. Customers can select their choice of broth and order from a variety of meats, organic vegetables, and seafood. 1) 7/F, Takashimaya Department Store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6295 2117) 2) (NEW) 4/F, Reel Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6258 8777) Daily 10.30am-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

Impression Lijiang spot Fish House Providing fresh seafood flown in from the coastal city Dalian, this restaurant specializes in thin fish fillets cooked with secret home-made sauce. 588 Laoshan Lu, by Weifang Lu (5892 6197/5892 1327) 崂山

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Shanghainese The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant featuring radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual portions rather than family style. Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 1717) 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名

南路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路

VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create marvelous dining experience in privacy with one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (63931234-6330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www. hyattonthebund.com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩

茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

Hunan Want to Meet the Best of You Hunan Restaurant Originated in western Hunan, this is the first crowd-funding Xiang restaurant in town combined with unique Miao minority dishes boasting both Chinese and western elements - a perfect marriage of both cultures. 4/F, 819 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (5295 6672) 南京西路

819 号开欣大厦 4 楼 , 近石门一路

Hunan House A very pretty Hunan restaurant by Cotton (of Cotton’s) located in a converted Concession villa. No.2, Lane49, Fuxing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (3461 1377) Mon-Fri: 4.30pm-11.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am11.30pm www.cottonshunanhouse.com 复

兴西路 49 弄 2 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路

hot-pot Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace This Taiwanese hotpot restaurant's motto is to provide customers with the experience of "From Farm to Table". Qimin is focused on providing organic and fresh local produce, which includes

Shanghai Min A Shanghainese restaurant grown up from a local dining venue to a national phenomenon, Shanghai Min has dedicated in local cuisine for 26 years and is known for authentic Shanghai flavor and excellent food quality. 1)Room 304, 3/F, CITIC PLAZA, 1350, Sichuan Bei Lu, by Wujin Lu 2) L225, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Jinxiu Lu 3) 2/F, Enterprise Square, 228, Meiyuan Lu,by Gonghe Lu 4)3/F, Building 8, 1968, Gonghexin Lu, by Daning Lu 5) 588, Dalian Road, by Zhoujiazui Lu 6) 7/F, Shanghai Golden Eagle Square, 278,Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 7) 2-5/ F, Shanghai Oriental Centre, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 8) 2/F, South Block Plaza, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 9) 4/F, 999 Changning Lu, by Huichuan Lu 10) 4/F, Wharf 2, 579 Waima Lu, by Zhuxingmatou Jie 11) 9/F, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 12) 7/F, 2727 Binjiang Dadao, Oriental Riverside Hotel, by Oriental Pearl Tower 13) 4/F, 500 Pudong Nan Lu, by Lujiazui Dong Lu 14) 2/F, Building 6, 3611 Zhangyang Lu, Jinqiao International Commercial Plaza, by Jinqiao Lu 15) 4/F, 777 Jiamusi Lu, WH Ming Hotel, by Yingkou Lu 16) 3337 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 17)Building A, 565 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (400 820 9777) 1）四川北

路 1350 号第三层 304 单元 , 近武进路 2）花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 2 楼 L225, 近锦绣路 3）梅园路 228 号企业广场 2 楼 , 近共和路 4）共和新路 1968 号大宁国际 8 座 3 楼 , 近大宁路 5）大连路 588 号 , 近周家嘴路 6）陕西北路 278 号金鹰国际购物中心 7 楼 , 近南京西路 7）南京西路 699 号东方有线大厦 2-5 楼 , 近吴江路 31 号 8) 兴业路 123 弄新天地南里商场 2 楼 , 近马当路 9) 长宁路 999 号 4 楼 , 近汇川路 10）外马路 579 号 2 号楼 4 楼 , 近新码头街 11）陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场 9 楼 , 近东方明珠 12）滨江大道 2727 号东方滨江大酒店 7 楼 , 近东方明珠 13）浦东南路 500 号国家开发银行 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴东路 14）张杨路 3611 弄金桥国际商业广场 6 座 2 层 , 近金桥路 15）佳木斯路 777 号小南国花园酒店 4 楼 , 近营口路 16）虹梅路 3337 号 , 近延安西路 17）中山东二路 565 号 A 栋 , 近东门路

Shanghai Uncle Perfect for a big group, with large tables and red decor, it’s a fancy setting for a lively dinner. 1) 211 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Nandan Lu (6464 6430) Lunch: 11am-2pm Dinner: 5.30pm-10.30pm 2) Bund Center, 222 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (6339 1977) Daily 11am2.30pm; 5-10.30pm 1) 天钥桥路 211 号 , 近南丹路 2) 延安东路 222 号外滩中心 , 近江西中路

The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Chinese restaurant Crystal Garden offers

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

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

4am 4) 68 Taicang Lu, by Songshan Lu (6386 5701) Daily 11am-10pm 5) 778 Huangjin Cheng Dao, by Gubei Nan Lu (6278 0722) Daily 11-4am 1) 水城南路 101 号 , 近虹桥路 2)

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

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

三号 5 楼 , 近广东路

Yongfoo Elite Impress guests with this utterly regal affair. It’s got a beautiful garden, classical decor and a beautiful bar. Also sports one of the fuzziest walls in the city. 200 Yongfu Lu, by Hunan Lu (5466 2727) Daily 11.30am-10.30pm; bar open till midnight www.yongfooelite.com 永福路 200

号 , 近湖南路

Sichuan 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, 5.30-10.30pm 1) 延安东路 17

号 , 近四川南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路

Jenny’s Blue Bar

That-logo box201506.indd 1 2015.6.17 12:29:54 PM Southern Barbarian Enjoy home-style Yunnan classics like crossing-the-bridge noodles and fried goat cheese with one of the city’s best beer selections. 2/F, Long-standing Jenny’s Blue Bar is little popular gem on Donghu Lu for its great deals Ju’Roshine Life Arts Space, 169 Jinxian on beers and spirits. A well-known name on Shanghai bar scene, the establishment has Lu, byMaoming Nan Lu (5157 5510) Daily 11am-2pm; 5pm-11pm www.southernbarbeen around since 1994 and on Donghu since 1999. Owner Jenny Zhang is a beloved barian.com.cn 进贤路 169 号 2 楼 , 近茂名南路 member of the community, and has been called on as a personal friend by customers

Xinjiang Sichuan Citizen The people who brought you Citizen Cafe and Bar have gone native with this Sichuan eatery. Here you’ll find all the classics amply spiced and served in bamboo-clad dining room. 30 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (5404 1235) Daily 11am-10.30pm 东湖路 30 号 , 近淮海中路 Pin Chuan 1) 47 Taojiang Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6437 9361) Daily 11am-2pm; 5-11pm 2) 5/F Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (6288 8897) Daily 10.30am10pm 3) Unit 312B, 3/F, L’Avenue Shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (400 820 7706, delivery: 6209 6209) Mon–Sun: 11am-10pm 4) Daily 11am-10pm S801-1B, Level 8, Jiu Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Temple (4008207706) 1) 桃江

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

Taiwanese Din Tai Fung Taiwanese chain restaurant that offers delicious Chinese snack foods, especially their xiaolongbaos are to die for 1) Unit 24, 3/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 8883) Daily 10am-10pm www.dintaifungsh. com.cn 2) Unit 318, 3/F, Shanghai World Financial Center, 100 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 6886) Daily 101am 3) 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (3469 1383) Daily 11am2.45pm; 5-11pm 4) 168 Fangbang Zhong Lu, by Zhoujin Lu (6334 1008) Daily 9am10pm 5) 3/F, MIXC, 701Fuchun Lu, by Jiangjin Lu, Hangzhou Daily 9am-10pm 6) South Block Plaza, 2/F, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (6385 8378) Daily 10-1am 7) 1/F, Shanghai Center, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 9182) Daily 10am-10pm 8) 1/F,Buliding F, 268 Min’andong Lu, by Shengmo Bei Lu, Jiangdong District, Ningbo Daily 11am-10pm 1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广

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

Bellagio 1) 101 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6270 6865, 6270 6866) Daily 11-4am 2) 111 Xikang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6247 2666) Daily 11-12am 3) 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu (6375 6696) Daily 11-

Miss Ali Come and enjoy Miss Ali's 100 percent homemade traditional xinjiang food, draft beer and BBQ. 2/F, 20 Yuyuan Dong Lu, by Tongren Lu (6335 5016)Lunch: noon-2pm (1:45pm last order ) Dinner: 5.30-10.30pm (9.45pm last order) 愚园东路

An old friend on Donghu Lu

on many occasions. Her philosophy? Treat patrons like family. We hear she even bailed a customer out of jail a few hours after she cut him off from excessive drinking and he left the bar. “There are no strangers here,” reads the window by the bar. “Only some old friends you haven’t met yet.” Stop by Jenny’s Blue Bar and listen to a great selection of American rock music, play some foosball or catch a game with some friends with a few drinks. Be sure to give furry frien Leilei – a sweet orange tabby that’s a permanent fixture at the bar – a scratch while you’re there!

20 号 2 楼 , 近铜仁路

Miss Ali Barchuke Famous for its lamb from Barchuke farmland, Miss Ali's second restaurant brings you the most authentic and original Xinjiang food. 133 Fuxing Xi

Lu, by Yong Fu Lu (6433 4261) 复兴西路 133 号，近永福路

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

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

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

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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

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

Wagas 1) 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu (5292 5228) 7am-10pm 2) 199 Fangdian Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 6277) 7am-10pm 3) Rm108 Maxdo Center, 86 Xianxia Lu, by Hami Lu (5208 1978) 7am-10pm 4) 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu (6335 3739) 7am-10:30pm 5) 288 Jiujiang Lu, by Henan Zhong Lu (3366 5026) Mon-Fri: 7am8pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-6pm 6) Shop 201, 169 Wujiang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6267 0339) 8am-10:30pm 7) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (5466 8312) 7am-8pm 8) G104, 999 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (5134 1075) 7am-9:30pm 9) 1/F, 1233 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongchuan Lu (5879 4235) Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm; Closed on Sat&Sun 10) 1/F, 265Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (6272 0353) 7am-11pm 11) L102, 1/F Channel One, 155 Changshou Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (3131 5008) Mon-Sun: 7am-11pm 1) 南京西路 1168 号 , 近江宁路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄大拇指广场 31 号 , 近丁香路 3) 仙霞路 86 号万都商城 108 室 , 近哈密路 4) 淮海中路 300 号香港新世界广场 , 近马当路 5) 九江路 288 号 , 近河南中路 6) 吴江路 169 号 201 商铺 , 近南京西路 7) 建国西路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 8) 浦东南路 999 号新梅联合大厦 104 号 , 近张杨路 9) 陆家嘴环路 1233 号汇亚大厦 1 楼 , 近东川路 10) 胶州路 265 号 1 楼 , 近新闸路 11) 长寿路 155 号调频壹广场 1 楼 L102, 近陕西北路

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

号 , 近华亭路

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

Urban Soup Kitchen In case the name didn’t clue you in, soup is the order of the day here. They offer a vast variety of gourmet style sandwiches and salads too. Delivery available. 1) 280 Madang Lu, by Zizhong Lu (5382 2978) Daily 10.30am10pm 2) 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by Laoshan Lu (3331 1861) 11am-10pm 2) 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by Laoshan Lu (3331 1861) 3) 280 Madang Lu, by Zizhong Lu (5382 2978) 1)

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

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

10.30pm reservations@m-onthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路

NAPA Wine Bar & Kitchen Bringing the best in creative European cuisine from Chef Martin Bentzen together with one of the widest selections of fine wines in China at the prestigious South Bund 22. Lunch TuesSun: 12pm–3pm; Dinner Mon-Sun: 6pm11pm. 2/F, South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin Yong'an Lu 南外滩中山东二路 22 号 2 楼 , 近新永安路 (6318 0057)

Roosevelt Sky Restaurant Ultimate Panoramic Views of Pudong and Bund; International and Asian Fine Dining. Executive Lunch: RMB138/two-course-set. 8/F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山

东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 8 楼 , 近北京东路

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

悦榕庄 1 楼 , 近公平路

Pelham’s Celebrated Chef Jean-Philippe Dupas presents modern French cuisine with a brand new menu, highlighted a mix of premium, local ingredients with contemporary flair. 1/F, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Lunch Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6-10pm www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路

Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/ F The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 12-2.30pm; Dinner SunThurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm www. peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/Dining/Sir_ Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

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

La Creperie A charming Brittany-style crêperie. A cup of dry cider and a savory gallette make a great Sunday brunch. Try their set lunch; RMB78 gets you a main, dessert and drink. 1) 1 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu (5465 9055) Daily 10.30am-late 2) UnitD, 1/F, Réel, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Park (3253 7978) www.lacreperie. com.cn1) 桃江路 1 号 , 近汾阳路 2) 南京西路

1601 号芮欧百货 1 楼 D 座 , 近静安公园

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

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

长乐路 2) 虹梅路 3911 号 , 近延安西路

Chelsea & Co. A contemporary take on a Euro Bistro Bar concept offering a refreshing and reinvigorated new choice, using only the finest fresh, imported and seasonal ingredients and products. 1 Yueyang Lu, by Fenyang Lu 11am-1am 岳阳路 1 号 , 近汾阳路

Franck Classy yet casual, and perhaps a touch overpriced, owner Franck is obsessed with quality and it shows. As authentic a bistro as you’ll find in Shanghai. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (2167 6767) Le Petit Franck: Daily 11 am-1am; Franck Bistrot: Daily 6pm-1am (last order: 11pm) www.franck.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近

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

Jing’An Restaurant The PuLi's acclaimed Executive Chef Michael Wilson presents a seasonal and changing contemporary French menu, delivering old favourites in brand new guises, placing an emphasis on local ingredients and fusion texture from the East and West. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and Sunday brunch. 1 Changde Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (2216 6988, taste@jinganrestaurant.com, www. jinganrestaurant.com) 上海璞丽酒店 , 常德路

1 号 , 近延安西路

Jean Georges Jean Georges first signature restaurant outside of New York and a

warm, well-populated 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) 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6474 5700) 3) Mon & Tue: 11am–11.30 pm; Wed & Thurs: 11am-12am; Fri: 11am-1.30am; Sat: 10am-1.30am; Sun: 10am-11.30pm 4) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am12am hellauer@bln.com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄

新天地北里 19-20 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 汾阳路 150 号 , 近岳阳路 4) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国展路

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

路 570 号 , 近襄阳北路

Le vin A tiny but cozy place to get professional wine services and yummy bistro food. 936 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (3256 1506) Mon-Sat 12-2pm, 4pm-1am (11pm last order), Sun 4.30pm-1am (11pm last order) 长乐路 936 号 , 近乌鲁木齐中路 Le Verre à vin It's difficult to stop Jeffery create new dish again and again, surprise is a always thematic! 1221-1 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5403 4278) 5pm-1am (11pm last order) 长乐路 1221-1 号 , 近乌鲁木齐中路

Mardi Gras Japanese owned, but they do French cuisine by the books. Don’t miss the single malts and cocktails in their upstairs lounge, or the chocolate torte in the garden. Block1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 11am2:30pm, 5-11:30pm 兴国路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮

海中路

Nougatine Nougatine is a smart, upscale bistro that delivers Jean Georges’ signature cuisine in more relaxed surroundings. The stylish space is anchored by a dramatic carved stone bar, which offers an extensive drink selection and creative cocktails. The premium value menu features comforting bistro fare such as gourmet salads and the classic JG burger. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Daily 6-11pm. 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路

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

classy one at that. Bringing us his signature French cuisine, with an Asian twist, this is one top-not restaurant, not to be missed. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Sun 5:3011pm, Brunch Sat-Sun, 11:30am-3pm, Bar Mon-Sun, 11:30-1 jgreservation@on-thebund.com www.jean-georges.com/ 中山东一

Maison Camus Lounge Offering a casual and chic dining experience, Maison Camus Lounge offers a premium value menu that features comforting bistro lunch, afternoon tea and chic dining. With an extensive drink selection and fine crafted cocktails, the stylish lounge and terrace which is located in Shanghai center offers a panoramic street view of the busy Nanjing Xi Lu. Unit 206A, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289-8298) Daily 11am-late 南京西路 1376

号上海商城 206A, 近西康路

Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach with this modern French eatery. Expect straightforward food and a great wine list. 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6323 9898) Dinner: Monday to Sunday 5.30-10.30pm,late Night: Thus-Sat 11pm-2am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm www.mmbund.com 中山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东路

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

German Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food (and more importantly, beer) in a

Greek/ Mediterranean Azul Tapas & Lounge Perched on top of Ferguson Lane's new eight-story building, Chef Eduardo Vargas' tapas restaurant offers a number of delicious original Mediterranean and South American dishes. Every weekend, enjoy the view from the terrace while discovering or rediscovering the most popular brunch in town. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Taian Lu (5405 2252) 武康路 378 号 8 楼 , 近泰安路 Greek Taverna 1) Thumb Plaza, Unit 41, 199 Fangdian Lu, Century Park, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 7500) Daily 8.30am until late www.greektaverna.cn 2) Villa 1, 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Lu (6262 5011) Daily 10am until late 3) 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu (6431 7751) Daily 10amlate 1) 芳甸路 199 号 , 大拇指广场 41 铺 , 近丁香路 2) 红梅路 3911 号 1 号 , 近延安路 3) 岳阳路 1 号 , 近东平路

Indian Bollywood Indian Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant comprising of three stories. Authentic Indian food hailing from the north-west provinces are provided here as well as live Indian dance & live screening of cricket matches. 10.30am-11.30pm. Cards accepted. 326 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3872 6176) 红枫路 326 号 , 近碧云路 Bhoomi stores One stop destination where a wide range of Indian & Pakistani food products are served. 266 Yaohong Lu，by Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang district，(2428 3400) Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266 号 , 近红松东路 Kebabs On the Grille Indian eatery specializing in grilled fare and situated in the picturesque environs of the Cool Docks. 1) The Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Fuxing Dong Lu (6152 6567) Daily 11am-10.30pm kebabsonthegrille@ gmail.com www.kebabsonthegrille. com/ 2) Unit103, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, inside Peoples Square (3315 0132) Daily 11am-10pm kebabsonthegrille@gmail. com www.kebabsonthegrille.com 3) Unit A4 Green Sports Center, 633 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5030 2005) Daily 11am10pm kebabsonthegrill@gmail.com www. kebabsonthegrille.com 1) 中山南路 505 号 , 近复兴东路 2) 黄陂北路 227 号 103 室 , 人民广场中区广场内 3) 碧云路 633 号碧云体育休闲中心 A4, 近云山路

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

太仓路

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

乐路

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

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11.30pm. china@shanghaipunjabi.com 3) 1099 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6075 1970) Daily 11.30am-11.30pm 1) 淮海中路

10am-10pm 2) Unit13A, B&C, 4/F, Metro City Mall, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu, by Caoxi Bei Lu (5419 9358) 10am-10pm 1) 陆家嘴西路

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

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

627-635 号 5 楼 , 近思南路 2) 水城路 12-20 号 , 近虹桥路 3) 梅花路 1099 号博览会广场 , 近芳甸路

熟路 83 号 3 楼 , 近巨鹿路

Italian Bella Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria With a neighborhood ambience, the restaurant offers Southern Italian food made with high quality ingredients. Enjoy the home made pastas and authentic Neapolitan pizza. 1) 73 Nanhui Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (5289 0806) Daily 11am-3pm; www.bellanapoli-sh.com 2) No.4, Lane 946 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (6248 8985) Daily 11.30am-3pm; 5.3011pm 1) 南汇路 73 号 , 近北京西路 2) 长乐路 946 弄 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路

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

Casalingo Delicious, fresh, and authentic Italian dishes prepared by the Italian Executive Chef and his team. Casalingo features an open kitchen with pizza oven, a sumptuous antipasto counter and a gelato coffee bar. Open for lunch and dinner. 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, by Hongfeng Lu 新金桥路 15

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

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

Tavola This hip new Italian restaurant offers great service at a beautiful location. Located in a quiet area just minutes from the Lujiazui metro station, Tavola has a wonderful view right on the Huangpu river. Food is prepared in an open kitchen right before you. 2500 Binjiang Dadao, by Dongyuan Lu (2022 8288) Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm www.tavola.cn 滨江大道 2500 号，近东园路

Va Bene Enjoy everything from classic standards to creative cuisine in this Xintiandi stalwart. Va Bene Shanghai has set a new trend for Italian fine dining using quality Italian ingredients with authentic Italian culinary tradition. Block 7, 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6311 2211) Daily, 12-3pm, 6-10.30pm info@ vabeneshanghai.com, www.gaiagroup.com. hk/va-bene-shanghai 太仓路 181 弄新天地北

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

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

东路 7 号 , 近中山东一路

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

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

Huaihai Zhong Lu 东湖路 20 号，近华淮海中路

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

心 IFC 商场 4 楼 L4-17, 近陆家嘴环路

Il Bambino With a real taste of Italy and using top food ingredients, this restaurant provides a warm and nice ambience that is perfect for parties and friends’ meetings. 903 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu (6445 3656) Daily 10am-4am. 巨鹿路 903 号 , 近常熟路 Mercato This newly opened coastal Italian restaurant offers vibrant cuisine, stylishly rustic décor, and breathtaking Bund views. The menu created by three Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, features amazing light-as-air pizzas, house made pastas, and the freshest seafood, graced with the true flavor of Italy. 6/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 9922) 5.30pm-1am 中山东一路外滩 3 号 6 楼 ,

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

DOZO A transplant from Taipei that specializes in izakaya cuisine. Wheelock Plaza 2/ F, 17171Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3127 8558) Noon: 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6pm-1.30am; Fri-Sat: 6pm-2.30am service. sh@dozoizakaya.com www.dozoizakaya. com 南京西路 1717 号 , 近华山路 Haiku by Hatsune A perennial Readers’ Choice Award winner. This wildly popular restaurant is best known for it’s Cali-style sushi. 28B Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6445 0021) Sun-Thu 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-11pm Wifi available, RMB250/person via Sherpas delivery. info@haikushanghai.com www. haikushanghai.com 桃江路 28 号乙 , 近衡山路 KOI KOI will light up your senses by sizzling Teppanyaki , fresh Sashimi, Sushi, BBQ and Sake. Reasonable-priced business lunch sets also available. 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai Puxi, 500 Hengfeng Lu, by Tianmu Xi Lu (5253 9999-6326, www. intercontinental.com) Mon-Fri 11.30am2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 上海浦西洲际酒店 2 楼 , 恒

丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant & Sky Bar Nested on the 37th floor boasting a stunning night view of the Bund and Lujiazui area, Miyabi Japanese restaurant sees open teppanyaki stations and exquisite Japanese cuisines in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A guest DJ plays live lounge music every night from Tuesday to Saturday, making Miyabi a perfect choice to enjoy the night over a cocktail or a Japanese whisky. 37/F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel, 59 Siping Lu,by Hailun Lu (2601 0088, sheraton.com/shanghaihongkou) 5.3010.30pm 四平路 59 号虹口喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近

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海伦路

PastaMania PastaMania is about making great tasting Italian food conveniently at affordable prices. From features like Edicola to Alimentari, coupled with Italian inspired decoration designs, this restaurant will captivates the interest of most the discerning dinerwww.pastamania.com.cn 1) Unit25, 3/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5019 0081)

Roosevelt Ichiban Modern Izakaya offers contemporary Japanese cuisines and a variety of Japanese drinks. With unique Art & Jazz music at Whiskey Lounge, it provides a Ginza Style indoor & outdoor dining experience. Free wi-fi,Valet parking.6pm2am. 1/F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 1 楼 , 近北京东路

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

滩 5 号 3 楼 , 近广东路

TSUBASA A fusion of traditional & modern offerings featuring a TeppanyakiIsland and a sake bar matched with creative sushi rolls and traditional Japanese food like sashimi, udon noodles, tempura, grilled fish and an array of set menus. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) 浦北路 1 号上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼，近柳州路

Takumi Robata & Sake Skilled Robatayaki chefs from Japan grill seasonal fish, meat and vegetables over an open coal fire, serving authentic Japanese sake-cuisine pairings. Wifi available. 1) L4-22, ifc mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm (5011 1677) 2) N3-14, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Anyi Lu Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010pm (6259 5177) 1) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 4 楼 , 近银城中路 2）南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心北区 3 楼 , 近安义路

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

Ooedo Japanese Restaurant Serving authentic and high quality Japanese cuisine with extensive menu since opening in 1995. You can order à la carte or go “allyou-can-eat” buffet option (Incl. drinks). Wifi internet. Daily lunch:11.30am-2pm(last order 1.45pm), dinner:5.30pm-10pm(last order 9.30pm). 1)Room104E, Lujiazui Investment Tower, No.366 Pudian Lu(6841 6377). 2)Room 501-502, 5F, The Place, No. 150 Zunyi Lu(6237 0977). 3) L3-E03, 150 Hubin Lu, by Ji’nan Lu. 1) 浦电路 366 号陆家嘴投资大厦裙楼 . 2）遵义路 150 号南丰城北区 5 楼 501-502. 3) 湖滨路 150 号 L3-E03 单元 , 近济南路

TSUBASA Japanese Restaurant A fusion of traditional & modern Japanese cuisine featuring a teppanyaki island and a sake bar with creative sushi, sashimi and an array of set menus. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Lunch 11.30am - 2pm; Dinner 5:30pm – 9:30pm 浦北路 1 号，上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2

楼，近柳州路

UMINOSACHI Refined Teppanyaki. Chains around the country offering all-you-can-eat classics. Promotion: RMB168/per person: Everyday starting at 8.30pm. 1) 2890 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu (6262 5777) 2) 169 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu (5403 0303) 3) Rm 428, 333 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Xietu Lu (6426 3300) 4) 123 Nanyang Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 3777) 5) Rm401, 8 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu (6319 0178) 6) Rm511, 5001 Dushi Lu, by Mincheng Lu (6480 2588) 7) Bld 20, Jinjihu Da Dao, Suzhou (051262622708) 8) 1/F, Bld 5, No.1912 Baijiahu zone, 1680 Longdong Da Dao, Jiangning district, Nanjing (025 8713 9141) 1) 延安西路

2890 号 , 近中环路 2) 新乐路 169 号 , 近东湖路 3) 天钥桥路 333 号腾飞大厦 428 室 , 近斜土路 4) 南阳路 123 号 , 近西康路 5) 淮海中路 8 号兰生大厦 401 室 , 近西藏南路 6) 都市路 5001 号仲盛世界商城 511 室 , 近闵城路 7) 苏州工业园区金鸡湖大道李公堤三期 20 号楼 8) 南京市江宁区双龙大道 1680 号百家湖 1912 街区 5 号楼一层

Brazilian churrascarias in town. 1) 2/F, La Villa, 165 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Lujiazui Dong Lu (3383 0577) 11am-11.30pm 2) 166 Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Zhaojiabang Lu (6447 2260) Mon-Fri 11am11pm; Sat-Sun 11-12am 3) 1/F, 633 Biyun Lu, by Lan’an Lu (5030 6672) 11am-11.45pm 4) Unit101-201, Block5, Lane123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3566) Daily 10-2am 5) B1B2, 2002 Shiji Da Dao, by Yingchun Lu (6854 5484) 11am-9pm 6) Latina Center 66 Wuxi, 1/F, 139 Renmin Cantina Agave Voted “Best New Restaurant” and “Restaurant of the Year” in our 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards for their great tacos and bar full of artisan tequilas. Suite01, A2-2, 291Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1310) Daily 11-11pm www.cantineagave.com 富民路 291 号 01 套房 A2-2, 近长乐路

Chala Tapas & Bar Bringing a taste of South and central America, Chala combines excitement of Latin American cuisine with a modern and urban flavor. Join for tapas complimented by traditional Pisco cocktails. 4B, 1/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6076 1925, Annwang@chalatapasbar. com) 富民路 291 号 1 楼 4B, 近长乐路 Unico by Mauro Colagreco The largest tapas lounge in Asia is reflecting the trendiest part of Latin contemporary culture with unique cocktail creations, stunning interior design, special music compilations, and exquisite selections of tapas by Chef Mauro Colagreco. Located at Three on the Bund, the prestigious address in Shanghai, UNICO is committed to enlarge the Latin culture, while inviting people to feel and share passions within the space. Here, discover a new experience in Shanghai nightlife, where food and feelings naturally merged. 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (5308 5399) Mon-Fri 6pm2am; Sat-Sun 6pm-late. www.unico.cn.com 中山东一路 3 号外滩三号 2 楼 , 近广东路

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

Pistolera 1) 838-2 Hengshan Lu, by Tianping Lu (5461 0619) 2) No.3308-8 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6221 6137) 3) L115-215, 88 Tongren Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6191 8293) 4) 855 Biyun Lu, by Huangyang Lu (5030 4228) 1) 衡山路 838-2 号 , 近天平路 2) 虹梅路 3338 号虹梅路休闲街 8 号 , 近延安西路 3) 铜仁路 88 号 L115-L215 号 , 近延安中路 4) 碧云路 855 号 , 近黄杨路

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Middle Eastern

CHI-Q a traditional yet innovative culinary experience marrying Chef Marja’s Korean homemade-style recipes with Jean-Georges’ modern spin in elegant yet playful sharing style dishes & BBQ. Opening Monday Sunday 6:00pm-10:30pm 2/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 6622) www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一路 3 号 2

1001 Nights Here, some of the city’s best Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a fun, festive atmosphere. Come for the kebabs, stay for the belly dancers. 4 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6473 1178, 6473 8289) Daily 11-2am 衡山路 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南

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Habibi Shisha Bar & Cafe New opened on Yongkang Lu, the restaurant provides authentic Middle Easten food in a nice and relaxing environment. 131 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu (6472 0210) 永康路 131 号 , 近襄阳南路

Latina Latina pulls out all the stops with their endless portions of gaucho-style grilled meats. It’s easily one of the best

Id Kah Muslim Restaurant Specializing in authentic muslim cuisine, the restaurant sees beef and lamb flown in daily from the

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prairie of Inner Mongolia to ensure the freshness. Opening 24 hours a day. 665 Changping Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 7887) 昌平路 665 号 , 近常德路

list, diverse food offering and 24 wines by the glass. 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号，近衡山路

Modern Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant offers an exceptional environment for all with live music at night, great food and drinks, and an ambiance making you want to come back again and again. The food is a global cuisine with great flavors from all over the world. 1) No.689 Lantian Rd. Green City Jinqiao Pudong10.30–2am www.bluemarlin.cn 2)No.17/199 Fangdian Rd.Thumb Plaza Pudong (6886 7376) Daily 10.30–2am 1) 浦

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

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

静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路

Flame Signature steaks and seafood are meticulously grilled over imported charcoal. This unique cooking methodology, combined with premier ingredients and fusion recipes gives Flame’s cuisine a unique flavor unmatched anywhere in downtown Shanghai. N2-20, 2/F, Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (5285 6269) www.flamegrill. com.cn 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 2 楼

naked Bite - Special promotion: RMB88 healthy set lunch. naked Bite is an extension of the naked lifestyle, sharing happiness over good food, spending quality time with family and good friends. The set lunch includes a daily starter, soupy, big bite and daily dessert, giving you the pickme-up you need to finish your day. It is also a great space to experience our vibrant green wall and rare collectibles imported from South Africa. 1F, 297 Wuyuan Lu, by Wukang Lu (3356 6007) lunch: 11am2.30pm, afternoon tea: 2.30-5.30pm, dinner: 5.30-10pm, www.nakedretreats.cn/ naked-bite/ 五原路 297 号 1 楼，近武康路

N2-20，近常德路

Ginger by the Park The latest branch of Ginger continues to offer a mix of international dishes in a vintage threestorey building. With a bistro on the first floor and al fresco terrace on the second, guests get to enjoy the picturesque view of the well manicured park from cozy dining rooms. 91 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am-11pm; Sun: 8am-10pm. (3406 0599, info@gingerfoods.com, www. gingerfoods.com ) 兴国路 91 号 , 近湖南路 Green Kitchen Using the freshest seasonal food and vegetables coming directly from its organic farm, Green Kitchen provides a homey atmosphere in the most authentic taste. 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (5465 9135) Mon-Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am4pm, 5:30-11pm) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 Greyhound Café was the first fashion café in Bangkok offering the fashion, service and food concept - 'Thai with a twist' as a casual dining experience. With various outlets between Hong Kong, Beijing and now Shanghai - Greyhound Café is the modern take on fusion cuisine. 11am-midnight. 503, IAPM, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5466 6105, www.greyhoundcafe. com.hk) 淮海中路 999 号 IAPM mall 503 商铺 ,

Thought for Food Shanghai's first gourmet destination dedicated to responsiblysourced, natural ingredient-led dining. 357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3338 4660) 建

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

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

Pudong City Bistro An all-day-dining restaurant featuring interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet, complimented by an extensive a la carte menu. 15 Jinqiao Lu, by Zuijiao Lu (6036 8855) 金桥路 15 号 , 近嘴角路 Shook! Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace Matthew Ona serves up creative international cuisine with beautiful views and the biggest Terrace on the Bund. 5-6/ F, The Swatch Art Peace Hotel (Bund 19), 23 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (2329 8522) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-11pm www.shookrestaurantshanghai.com 南京东

路 23 号上海斯沃琪和平饭店艺术中心 5-6 楼，近中山东一路

Sasha’s Steeped in history, this hugely popular bar is located in a 1920’s mansion that formerly housed the famous Soong sisters and boasts one of Shanghai’s largest and favorite alfresco terraces. Huge beer

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

T Modern Chinese Tea Cuisine As the first Chinese restaurant that sees various teas mixed into dishes, T Modern Chinese restaurant creates a serious of tea menus using natual tea ingredients and seasonal food materials, providing a light and pleasant tea-in-food experience and healthy dining concepts to all. RMB365 speical menu for two. Rm401, Hongkong Plaza, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (15900629276) www.kervanchina. com 淮海中路 282 号香港广场北座 401 室 , 近黄陂南路

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

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

819 弄 4 号 , 近富民路

paella,Iberian ham and finger-licking tapas. Michelin Chef David is expecting your arrival and cook for you. 33 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by Yan'an Dong Lu (6136 0206) MonFri 11:30am-2pm 5:30pm-10:30pm Sat-Sun 11:30am-10:30pm 四川中路 33 号 , 近延安东路 el Willy 5/F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin Yong’an Lu (5404 5757) 中山东二路 22 号

5 楼 , 近新永安路

Pizza California Pizza Kitchen Straight from America’s shopping mall to Shangers. This chain-restaurant has all the classic pizza, pasta and salad favorites, plus some more Asian oriented offerings. 1) 2/F, Bldg. 3, Lane 507, Sinan Mansions, Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu (5465 4800) Daily 11am11pm www.cpk.com.cn/home_en.html 2) Rm. L231, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (5036 1177) Daily 10am10pm cpkchina@hotmail.com 1) 复兴中路 507 弄思南公馆 3 号 2 楼 , 近思南路 2) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 2 楼 L231 室 , 近芳甸路

New York Style Pizza 1) 336 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3872 6606) Daily 12-10.30pm 2) No.23-4, Lane 248 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (5466 0969) Daily 12-10.30pm 3) B/ F, Email Fashion Plaza, 1699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3214 0024) Daily 1210.30pm 4) Rm150, 1118 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (3868 2738) Daily 1210pm 5) L116, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2022 2198) Daily 1210pm 6) Rm106, warehouse4, 653 Waima Lu, by Wangjia Matou Lu (3376 8308) Daily 12-9.30pm 7) Rm108, 59 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (5239 7368) Daily 12-9.30pm 8) 8) Rm104, Building6, 569 Yunle Lu, by Jingfeng Lu (3490 5177) 1) 红枫路 336 号 , 近

碧云路 2) 泰康路 248 弄 23-4 号 , 近思南路 3) 南京西路 1699 号，近华山路 4) 浦东南路 1118 号 150 室 , 近张杨路 5) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 L116 店 , 近芳甸路 , 6) 外马路 653 号 4 库 106 室 , 近王家码头路 7) 水城南路 59 号 108 室 , 近延安西路 8) 运乐路 569 弄 6 号 104, 近金丰路

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

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

Spanish El Patio Ensconced in a charming lane house, this signature culinary destination is located in the heart of the French Concession. El Patio enthralls with traditional tastes of Spain heavily influenced by the cuisine of San Sebastian and beyond. Ideal for a romantic evening or special event the first floor can warmly seat 70 people. During warmer months the outside patio is the ideal location for drinks. HowFun is a team that creates a funloving atmosphere, with dishes exhibit the creativity and innovation of chefs as well as various modern and traditional takes on paella. Daily 11am-11pm (10.30pm last order).Room 200B, 2/F, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8232) 南京西路 1376 号上

海商城西峰 200B, 近西康路

La Cocina by Lapis Lazuli Spanish restaurant & bar with authentic Spanish dishes and the full Spanish pinchos bar. 9 DongPing Lu, by HengShan Lu (6473 1021) Daily 11am - 2am 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路 Las Tapas Typical Spanish tapas served in a pleasant, if slightly predictable atmosphere. 1) C6, Building 59, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu (6415 9567) 2) 259 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (3382 1686) 3) House33, Laowai jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu. Daily 11-12am www.las-tapas.cn 4) Building 32, Sinan Mansion, 45 Sinan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (6426 0660) 1) 淮海西路

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

La Pedrera Spanish Restaurant the ideal foodie destination for fine food with good price to enjoy original seafood-

La Verbena Combining authentic Spanish cuisine in a romantic style, La Verbena which oversees the Huangpu River is a sleek and relaxing spot glittering with a unique Latin flavor. Block E, 2792 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Fenghe Lu (5878 9837) 陆家嘴西路

2792 号滨江大道北段 E 座 , 近丰和路

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

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

Steakhouses Char Grill Located inside of the Hotel Indigo, this beautiful steakhouse serves up a lovely view and lots of haute meat. 29-31/ F, Hotel Indigo, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily, Dining Room, 6-10.30pm Bar, 6pm-late www.charthebund.com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼 , 近

东门路

The Spot

Your Home from Home has Moved Home Where once was Tongren Lu institution Malone’s, now lies Tongren Lu institution The Spot. That’s right, turning 10 this year, and under the steady hand of legendary Tongren Lu helmswoman Judy, one of Shanghai’s friendliest and most fun venues has moved a few doors down the street (they are still deciding on what to do with the original venue – so watch that space). The winning vibe is very much intact at The Spot 2.0, with live music from their Filipino band every night - backed up by the skills of Dj Clint De Lara - large screens showing sport and an even larger menu offering solid options across the board, ranging from burgers, pizza and salads to Mexican, Asian classics to sturdy German fare.

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 chefcrafted 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

The kitchen opens onto the street-side patio, and a firm favorite is their grilled spring chicken with rosemary baby potatoes (half RMB58, whole RMB98). Get a whole one on a Wednesday and it is 15 percent off, both eat-in and take away. Meanwhile, happy hour is more happy days at The Spot – it runs 11am to 8pm, with standard drink RMB25 a pop.

Manhattan Steakhouse The Manhattan Steakhouse offers classic upscale dining in a nostalgic and elegant ambiance. Signature prime-aged steak are presented in an artistic flair while a bold selection of wines are served from a vast in-house wine cellar. 2/F, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270 Hongqiao Lu, by Jianhe Lu (6010 6000) 5.30-10.30pm www.marriotthongqiao.com 虹桥路 2270 号 2 楼，近剑河路

Upstairs has more of a wine bar feel, with booth seating, cigars and a wine room with selection of meats from chorizo to 36-month-aged Iberian ham. All in all The Spot has a fresh new feel, but without losing the familiarity which has seen its success for closing in on a decade.

明天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路

Other promotions include any of their four burgers for just RMB55 on a Monday, along with a Tiger Beer. Oh, and it is happy hour all night on Monday’s too. Friday night’s ladies night sees free margaritas from 10pm onwards, served up by sexy guest bartenders.

> 255 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 铜仁路255号，近南京西路

Morton’s the Steakhouse The first Morton’s in Chinese mainland specializes in classic, hearty American cuisine including the grain-fed prime aged Australian beef, fresh seafood and spectacular desserts served in generous portions. 1) 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6075 8888) Sun-Thurs 11.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am11pm www.mortons.com/shanghai 1) 世纪

大道 8 号 , 国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Located in a restored historic building on Shanghai’s famous Bund waterfront, the fine dining steakhouse hailing from the New Orleans presents the finest custom-aged Australian Wagyu beef which is served “sizzling” hot. Further complemented by friendly services and an inviting atmosphere, it’s a perfect location for business dinners and family gatherings. 4/F, Five on the Bund, 20 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6071 4567) 外滩 5 号 4 楼 , 广东路 20 号 , 近中山东一路

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for premium Australian beef, Americansized desserts, signature drinks and a classic bar awaits you. Jing An ShangriLa, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tong Ren Road (2203 8889, www. jinganshangdining.com) 静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路

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

永嘉路

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

The MEAT The Kerry Hotel’s meat mecca, make sure you take a peek into their meat locker to see your dinner up close and personal. 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8888) 5.30-10pm 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳

甸路

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

restaurant. Taste the difference in quality as the produce are harvested and delivered to the store within 24 hours. 1) 10-1F, MTown, 1580 Kaixuan Lu, by Huaihai Xi Lu (5267 9988) 2) B1-101/102, 660 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu (5318 8111, www. themahota.com ) 1) 凯旋路 1580 号新淮海坊 ,

近淮海西路 2) 打浦路 660 号 B1-101/102, 近龙华东路

Tongren Lu (159 2161 6618) Daily 11am9.30pm 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心大堂 105B, 近铜仁路

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

Thai Simply thai 1) 5C Dongping Lu, by Yueyang Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) SunThurs:11am-11pm;Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 2) 159 Madang Lu, by Xingye Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 11am-midnight 3) No.28 Laowai Jie, lane 3338 Hongmei Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs: 11am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 4) A6 Green Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, by Lan’an Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 11am-11pm. 5) 4/F IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) enquiry@simplythai-sh. com www.simplythai-sh.com Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 6) Unit 312A, 3/F, L’Avenue Shanghai, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (400 880 7729, delivery: 6209 6209, enquiry@ simplythegroup.com , www.simplythaish.com) Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 7) Level 8, S801-1A, Jiu Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Temple 8) Level 4, N4-11, Shanghai Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu 9) Ciros Plaza, Level 3, 312-314 388 Nanjing Xi Lu,by Huangpi Bei Lu 10) 4/F, L4101-4105, Global Harbor, 3300 Zhongshan Bei Lu, by Jinshajiang Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm. 11) 6/F, Rm612, Grand Gateway Plaza66, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm 12) 5/ F, Rm503, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu Mon-Sun 11am-10pm 1) 东平路 5

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

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

号 C 座 , 近岳阳路 2) 马当路 159 号 , 近兴业路 3) 虹梅路 3338 弄老外街 28 号 , 近延安中路 4) 蓝天路 600 号碧云休闲体育中心 A6, 近蓝桉路 5) 世纪大道 8 号上海国金中心四层 , 近银城中路 6) 仙霞路 99 号上海尚嘉中心 3 层 312A 单元 , 近遵义路 7) 南京西路 1618 号久光百货 8 楼 S801-1A, 近静安寺 8) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 4 楼 N4-11 , 近铜仁路 9) 南京西路 388 号仙乐斯广场 3 楼 312-314 0) 中山北路 3300 号环球港 4 楼 , 近金沙江路 11) 港汇广场 6 楼 612, 虹桥路 1 号 , 近华山路 12) 南京西路 1266 号恒隆广场 5 楼 503, 近西康路

434-1，近永嘉路 3) 马当路 330 号，近新天地 4) 桃江路 7-1，近汾阳路 5) 虹梅路 3899 号，近延安西路 6) 长乐路 611 号，近东湖路 7) 愚园路 907 号，近江苏路 8) 淡水路 230 号，近自忠路 9) 芳甸路 1088 号喜马拉雅中心 B1，近梅花路

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

场地下 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

Big bamboo 1)132 Nanyang Lu, by Xikang Lu (6256 2265) 2) No.20 LaoWai Entertainment Street Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6405 8720) 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Mingyue Lu (5030 1779) 1) 南阳路 132 号 , 近西康路 2) 虹梅路 3338 号虹梅路休闲街 20 号 , 近延安西路 3) 红枫路 381 号 , 近明月路

Bounty Rhumerie A French-owned, piratethemed rum bar that is surprisingly low in cheese and high in atmosphere. You can get just about any type of rum cocktail ever conceived by man and then a few more. 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (137 6451 0616) Daily 6pm-late www.bountybar. cn ning@bountybar.cn 永福路 47 号 , 近复兴

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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 4:30pmlate, www.char-thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号英迪格酒店 30 楼 , 近东门路

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

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

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

Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 3) Kerry Centre Store, Kerry Centre SB1-12, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu (6299 1827) Daily 11am-10pm 4) 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup.cn 5) Hongkong Plaza. S2-11 Hongkong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6313 8927) 11am-10pm 1) 富民路 166 号 , 近长乐路 2) 复兴

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 中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西路 1515 号 organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai 嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹桥南丰城南区 balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and style house offers casual dining with lots 1 期 -L206, 遵义路 100 号 , 近天山路 5) 淮海中 more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu of attention to southeast Asian detail with 路 283 号，香港广场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6.30pmsoft light,Dark teak wood and a faint hint 12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by of incense.The spicy beef lettuce wraps That-logo box201506.indd 2 mint make 2015.6.17 Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 sprinkled with fresh a perfect 12:29:54 PM Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近 starter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have 衡山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南 the best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by 京西路 1601 号 4 楼 B 区 Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily Feidan 1) 153 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-10.30pm coconutparaLu (5403 6991) Daily 8am-10pm. 2) 283 dise38@gmail.com www.lostheaven.com. Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (6473 3194) cn/main.html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延安中路 Daily 9am-10pm. 3) 332 Jinyan Lu, inside 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路 Avenue Joffre BAR Started by cocktail Shanghai Lujiazui Center Palace (5059 3723) master Munenori Harada, formerly of el Daily 9.30am–10pm. 4) 382-1 Dagu Lu, by Lapis Thai 1) 285 Hunan Lu, by Gaoyou Lu Coctel, this 1920’s Shanghai-style bar mixes Chengdu Bei Lu (6340 0547) Daily 9.30am(5466 3026) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm high-quality cocktails in a relaxed and 10pm 1) 安福路 153 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 2) 建国西 2) 3/F, No.19, Lane 199 Fangdian Lu, by 路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 3) 锦延路 332 号 , 陆家嘴中 refined environment. Specializes in gin with Dingxiang Lu (5033 9223) Daily 11.30am央公寓 4) 大沽路 382-1 号 , 近成都北路 over 20 types from all over the world. Daily 2.30pm; 6-10pm 3) No.14, Lane 248 Taikang 7pm-3am 1/F,Unit 5, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (6473 3989) Daily FIELDS China A premier online grocery Yueyang Lu (6029 9725) 永嘉路 570 号 5 号楼 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm 4) L109, 1376 store based in Shanghai who provides 1 楼 , 近岳阳路 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (5252 0082) healthy and safe options for all your Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge Stand Daily 11.00am-Late 1) 湖南路 285 号 , 近高邮 grocery needs, including vegetables, fruits, by the lake inside People’s Park, the three路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄 19 号 3 楼 , 大拇指广场 , 近 meat & poultry, fish & seafood, dairies, story Barbarossa restaurant and lounge 丁香路 3) 泰康路 248 弄 14 号 , 近瑞金二路 4) 南 bakeries and personal care products. offers an array of fine food, cocktails, 京西路 1376 号 109 室 , 近西康路 Seasonal produce and ready-to-serve dishes shisha, tapas and live entertainment in are also available. With same day delivery Thai Gallery Thai Gallery Those well-versed an exotic ambience. 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by on orders in Shanghai, FIELDS makes it in Thai food will admire the authenticity of Huangpi Bei Lu (6318 0220) Restaurant: convenient and affordable for you to these dishes. Creative art covers the walls. 11am-11pm; Bar: 5pm-2am. www. have healthy and safe organic, imported 127-1 Datian Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6217 Barbarossa.com.cn 南京西路 231 号 , 近黄陂北 food items in China. 400-021-0339, www. 9797) Daily 11am-3pm; 5.30pm-12am 大田路路 fieldschina.com, cs@fieldschina.com. 127-1 号 , 近北京西路 Bin 74 A slick, cozy, glass-encased wine Thai Loft Express Quick, easy and well Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store bar+shop in the heart of the French priced Thai food. If you don’t want Thai, carries fresh traceable farm produce from Concession. 74 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu you can also order Vietnamese. 105B, Mahota Farm in Chongming island to be Lu (6431 0258) Daily 2pm-1am www. Kerry centre lobby, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by brought home or be enjoyed in the hot pot cosmogroup.cn 复兴西路 74 号 , 近永福路

elevens 888-8 Changping Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (13585784784) 昌平路 888-8 号 , 近胶州路 El Cóctel From virtuoso Spanish chef Willy Trullas Moreno comes this super swank cocktail lounge. Expect specialty drinks mixed with surgical precision. Reservations recommended. 2/F, 47Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 6511) Daily 5pm-3am www. elwilly.com.cn 永福路 47 号 2 楼 , 近复兴西路 EPIC A fine and cozy craft cocktail bar located at former French Concession. 7pm2am (5411 1189) 高邮路 17 号 , 近复兴西路

142 号 , 近南京西路

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

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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.142 Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6289 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco. com.cn 铜仁路 142 号 , 近南京西路 Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am marketing@kaibabeerbar.com 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路

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La Cocina A spanish restaurant with a authentic pinchos bar at first floor. La Cocina serves Pinchos,Tapas,Sangria, Cocktail and wines. 9 DongPing Lu, by HengShan Lu (6473 1021) Daily 11am - 2am 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路

Malabar A cozyand exquisite Spanish tapas bar with nice food in a good value. Try the Spanish beer and wines plus excellent pinchos and tapas. 1081 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (5237 3085) Mon 17:00-01:00 Tue 12:00-01:00 Wed 12:00-01:00 Thu 12:00-01:00 Fri 12:00-02:00 Sat 12:00-02:00 Sun 12:00-01:00 武定路 1081 号 , 近胶州路 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

Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199) Sun-Wed: 6pm-3am; Thu-Sat: 6pm-late www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com 中

山东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路

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 9:30pmlate bookings@m1ntglobal.com www. m1ntglobal.com 福州路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路

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

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

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

Hotel Bars BAR 99 International bar features a unique Pullman Vinoteca wine concept with a Tapastry menu. Select from 99 wines or enjoy a Pullman signature cocktail after a hard day’s work. 1/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 5pm - 12am 浦北路 1 号，上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 1 楼，近柳州路

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

Roosevelt Sky Bar Enjoy rooftop bar with the best view on the Bund and heated glass atrium. 9 /F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu(2322 0800) info@27bund.com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 9 楼 , 近北京东路

Shiva Lounge Owned by a yoga instructor, Shiva Lounge is decked out in batiks, candles and many handed Hindu gods. Room 102, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5330) Sun-Thu10pm-2.00am, Fri- Sat 10pm-5am 永福路 47 号 102 室 , 近复兴西路 The Apartment The boho decor, quirky furniture, classy rooftop terrace and expertly mixed cocktails just might fool you into thinking you’re at the loft party of a SoHo socialite. Not to be missed. 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6437 9478) SunThurs: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-3am www. theapartment-shanghai.com 永福路 47 号 3 楼 , 近复兴西路

The BREW Try one of their six homebrewed beers and you’ll never go back to bottles of Qingdao again. Warm wood interior, right on the edge of Century Park. The Kerry Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8888) Daily 11am–2am www.shangri-la.com 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸

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

Zapata’s Classic “Spring Break” party bar, where anything goes…bartop dancing, tequila girls, TOP 40, you name it. 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu (6474 6166, 6433 4104) Daily 5pm-late www.zapatasshanghai.com 衡山路 5 号 , 近东平路 Yvonne Cafe&Bar 908 Wuding Lu, by Changde Lu (5280 1387) 武定路 908 号 , 近常德路

Clubs Bar Rouge The go-to spot for Shanghai’s glitterati, this chic lounge offers expertly mixed cocktails, the latest electro beats and one of the best views on the Bund. 7/F, 18

Banyan Tree Located on the rooftop of Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund, TOPS is the first open rooftop bar with full 180°unobstructed view in Shanghai, offering a breathtaking panorama spanning across the Bund. 19 Gongping Lu, by Haiping Lu (2509 1188) Tue-Sun, 2.30pm1am 公平路 19 号 , 近海平路 CHAMPIONS BAR At Champions you get to chow on some great American eats. With sports memorabilia, a billiard table, a foosball table and 34 screens playing national and international sports events, this is a favorite hotspot among sports fans. 1/F, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270 Hongqiao Lu, by Jianhe Lu (6010 6000) Sun-Thurs 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am www.marriotthongqiao.com 虹桥路 2270 号 1 楼，近剑河路

Chatters Bar Designed in a red and elegant chic design, Chatters Bar on the second floor of this new MetroPolo Classiq boutique hotel which locates off Bund offers coffees, afternoon tea, cocktails and wines, and naughty nibbles. 2/F, Jinjiang Metropolo Classiq, 98 Nanjing Dong Lu (6321 1666, www.JJMPH.com) daily 10am10pm 南京东路 98 号锦江都城南京东路外滩经典酒店 2 楼 , 近四川中路

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

The Compass Bar This unique bar offers an extensive collection of marine memorabilia to celebrates Shanghai’s maritime history, also check out the open-air promenade. The Peninsula Hotel 1/F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6737) Daily: 11am-2am www.peninsula.com 中山东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店一层 , 近北京东路

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

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

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

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

路 30 号 , 近淮海中路

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

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

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

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

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

Sports Bars Big Bamboo A sports bar offering an expanded food menu, with entertainment including pool tables and flat screen televisions. Big Bamboo pulls large crowds for events like the World Cup and Superbowl. 1) Hong Mei Entertainment Street, No. 20, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6405 8720) Daily: 11am-late www.bigbamboo.cn 2) 132 Nanyang Lu, by Tongren Lu (6256 2265) Daily: 2pm-4am celine@truelegend.asia 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (5030 1779) Sun-Thu: 11am2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-3am celine@truelegend. asia 1) 虹梅路 3338 弄虹梅休闲街 20 号 , 近延安

西路 2) 南阳路 132 号 , 近铜仁路 3) 红枫路 381 号 , 近碧云路

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

26A, 近思南路 2) 复兴西路 82 号 , 近永福路

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

西路 280 号 , 近番禺路

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

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

东平路 15 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹梅路 3338 号 , 虹梅休闲街 21C, 近延安西路

Burdigala Bordeaux Wine Bistrot In partnership with the CIVB and initiated by private investor Franck Boudot, the Burdigala Bordeaux wine Bistrot offers some fifty châteaux and brands reflecting the whole Bordeaux range: red, dry, sweet, rosé and Crémant de Bordeaux wines. 550 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu (6217 0377) 11am - 1pm info@theburdigala.com ww.theburdigala.com 武定路 550 号 , 近陕西北路

Dr Wine This sumptuous wine bar has bottles from RMB118 (a French Cab Sauv) to RMB45,000 for a 1982 Chateau Lafite. Don’t worry if the selection overwhelms you, someone will be there to hold your hand. 177 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (5403 5717) SunSat 5pm-2am info@lebistrodudrwine.com 富民路 177 号 , 近巨鹿路

L’Aveue A classy and trendy wine bistro in Xintiandi offering a selection of home-made tapas, dips, pizza, sharing plates and wines in a comfortable and warm atmosphere. 1/ F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6301 9999) 24/7, 11-2am 黄陂南路 333 号 1 楼 , 近太

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

东一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 2 楼 , 近北京东路

HoF A popular wine bar that provides super tasty chocolate and cakes for afternoon tea, featuring chocolate velvet cakes, death by chocolate, etc. A variety of wines and cocktails are provided at night. B1/ F, DBS Building, 1318 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Dongyuan Lu (5010 0800) Mon-Sat: 3pm10pm www.houseofflour.com 陆家嘴环路 1318 号 B1 层 , 近东园路 , 武定西路 1251 弄 20 号 , 近江苏路

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

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Deutsche Schule Shanghai 1) 350 Gaoguang Lu, by Zhuguang Lu (3976 0555) 2) 1100 Jufeng Lu, by Jingao Lu (6897 5508) info@dsshanghai.org.cn http://www.dsshanghai.de/ 上海德国学校 1) 高光路 350 号 , 近诸光路 2) 巨峰路 1100 号 , 近金高路

Dulwich College International School 266 Lan’an Lu, by Mingyue Lu (5899 9910) Admissions@dulwich-shanghai.cn http:// www.dulwich-shanghai.cn 上海德威英国国际

学校 , 蓝桉路 266 号 , 近明月路

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

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

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

Shanghai American School 1) 1600 Lingbai Gong Lu, by Chaoyang Lu (6221 1445) 2) 258 Jinfeng Lu, by Beiqing Gong Lu (6221 1445) 上海美国学校 , 1) 凌白公路 1600 号 , 近朝阳路 2) 金丰路 258 号 , 近北青公路

Shanghai Singapore International School 1) 301 Zhujian Lu, by Lianyou Lu (6221 9288) 2) 1455 Huajing Lu, by Lao Humin Lu (6496 5550) 上海新加坡国际学校 , 1) 朱建路 301 号 , 近联友路 2) 华泾路 1455 号 , 近老沪闵路

Shanghai United International School 1) 999 Hongquan Lu, by Jinhui Lu (3431 0090) 2) 248 Hongsong Dong Lu, by Yaohong Lu (5175 3030) 3) 48 Xueye Lu, by Yuntai Lu (5886 9990) 4) 185 Longming Lu, by Baochun Lu (5417 8143) 5) 55 Wanyuan Lu, by Tianlin Lu (6480 9986) 上海协和双语学校 ,

1) 虹泉路 999 号 , 近金汇路 2) 红松东路 248 号 , 近姚虹路 3) 雪野路 48 号 , 近云台路 4) 龙茗路 185 号 , 近报春路 5) 万源路 55 号 , 近田林路

Wellington College International Shanghai1500 Yaolong Lu, by Yaoti Lu 5185

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3866, www.wellington-shanghai.cn info@ wellington-shanghai.cn) 耀龙路 1500 号 , 近耀体路

The British International School 1) 111 Jinguang Lu, Huacao Town, by Baole Lu (5226 3211) 2) 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Gong Lu, by Xiukang Lu (5812 7455) 上海英国学校浦西校区 , 1) 华漕镇金光路 111 号 , 近保乐路 2) 沪南公路 2729 弄康桥半岛 600 号 , 近秀康路

Western International School of Shanghai The Western International School of Shanghai (WISS) is an IB world school dedicated to preparing childern through the ages of 3 to 18 for there future and the 21st century 555 Lianmin Lu, by Huqingping Highway (6976 6388, 136 6189 8631, 6976 6969) admission@wiss.cn http://www.wiss.cn 上海西华国际学校 , 联民路 555 号 , 近沪青平公路

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai 1) 18 Ronghua Xi Dao, by Guyang Lu (6219 5910) 2) 1433 Dongxiu Lu, by Yanggao Nan Lu (5045 6475) 3) 11 Shuicheng Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6242 3243) 4) 1817 Huamu Lu, by Liushan Lu (5033 1900) 耀中国际学校 ,

1) 荣华西道 18 号 , 近古羊路 2) 东绣路 1433 号 , 近杨高南路 3) 水城路 11 号 , 近虹桥路 4) 花木路 1817 号 , 近柳杉路

YK Pao school This is a school offering a bilingual programme integrating Chinese students with international cultures. It was founded in memory of businessman, statesman and philanthropist Sir Yue-Kong Pao, and prides itself in involving students community service as No.20, Lane1251, Wudingxi Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (6167 1999) contactus@ykpaoschool.cn http://www. ykpaoschool.cn/ 包玉刚实验学校

Business center

上海市浦东新区陆家嘴环路 333 号东方汇经中心 7层

9/F, Eco City, No.1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District

16 层

Changxing Building [New]

上海市静安区南京西路 1788 号 1788 国际中心 9 层

上海宝地广场

上海畅星大厦中心

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

Central Plaza [New] 上海中区广场

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

Henderson 155 [New] 上海恒基名人商业大厦

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

Carlton Building [New] 鸿祥大厦

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

Shui On Plaza 上海瑞安中心

Bund Centre 上海外滩中心

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

Raffles City

上海来福士广场

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

上海市静安区长寿路 1111 号悦达 889 广场 8 层上海锦江向阳大厦

上海恒基 688 广场

16/F, Henderson 688, No.688 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District K

上海市静安区南京西路 688 号恒基 688 广场 16 层

ICC

上海环贸广场

7/F, One ICC, Shanghai ICC, No.999 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District CCIG International Plaza 上海中金国际广场

上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 12 层上海淮海国际广场

上海中金国际广场 17 层

17/F, Building A, CCIG Int’l Plaza, No.331 North Caoxi Road, Xuhui District 上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 17 层

Shanghai Tower [Coming Soon]

Grand Gateway [New]

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

48/F, Grand Gateway, No.1 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District

上海港汇广场

上海市徐汇区虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 48 层

Jin Mao Tower

Shanghai Mart Hongqiao

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

2/F, ShanghaiMart, No.2299 West Yan’an Road, Changning District

上海虹桥世贸商城

上海市长宁区延安西路 2299 号上海世贸商城 2 层

21st Century

Maxdo Centre [New]

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

43/F, Maxdo Centre, No.8 Xingyi Road, Changning District

上海震旦国际大楼

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

Standard Chartered Lujiazui 上海陆家嘴渣打中心

5/F, Standard Chartered Tower, No.201 Shiji Avenue, Pudong, Lujiazui 上海市浦东新区陆家嘴世纪大道 201 号渣打银行大厦 5 层

BEA Finance Tower

上海东亚银行金融大厦中心

15/F, BEA Finance Tower, No.66 Hua Yuan Shi Qiao Road, Pudong, Lujiazui

上海万都中心

上海市长宁区兴义路 8 号万都中心 43 层

Silver Centre

上海银座企业中心

No.1388, North Shaan Xi Road, Putuo District 上海市普陀区陕西北路 1388 号银座企业中心

Central Towers

上海品尊国际中心

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

Zhabei Centro

上海恒汇国际大厦

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

One Prime

上海市浦东新区花园石桥路 66 号东亚银行金融大厦 15 层

8/F, Longemont Yes Tower, No.399 Kaixuan Road, Changning District

Plaza 66

上海市长宁区凯旋路 399 号龙之梦雅仕企业大厦 8层

15/F, Tower 2, Plaza 66, No.1266 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District

上海市虹口区武进路 360 号壹丰广场 25 层

Oriental Financial Centre [New]

上海市静安区南京西路 1266 号恒隆广场二座 15 层

上海东方海港国际大厦中心

上海恒隆广场

Eco City

上海 1788 国际中心

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Bookstores

上海市徐汇区淮海中路 999 号上海环贸广场 7 层

Longemont Yes Tower [New]

7/F, Oriental Financial Centre, No.333 Lujiazui Ring Road

CMY

CCIG Int’l Plaza Lv 17 [New]

Aurora Plaza

上海东方汇经中心

Henderson 688 [New]

上海市黄浦区淮海中路 283 号香港广场 26 层

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 210 号 21 世纪大厦 6 层

上海龙之梦雅仕企业大厦中心

8/F, Yueda 889, No.1111 Changshou Road, Jing’an District Y

上海市徐汇区淮海中路 1045 号淮海国际广场 28 层

上海 21 世纪中心

上海市长宁区长宁路 1018 号龙之梦大厦 24 层

上海悦达 889 中心

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

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 31 层

24/F, Cloud 9 International Plaza, No.1018 Changning Road, Changning District

Yueda 889

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

上海金茂大厦

上海龙之梦大厦中心

上海市静安区南京西路 699 号东方众鑫大厦 18C层

Hong Kong Plaza

上海市浦东新区东泰路上海中心大厦 29 层

Regus Serviced Office 雷格斯服务式办公室 •Flexible office leases from 1 day to 1 year •Quick and easy to set up for 1-200 people •Prices from RMB180 per month •Find more on Regus.cn •Tel: 400 120 1207 SHANGHAI (43 LOCATIONS) Cloud 9 [New]

上海市闵行区苏虹路 29 号上海虹桥天地三号楼 5 层

Huaihai Plaza [New]

上海中心

18/F, Shanghai Oriental Centre, No.699 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District

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

上海市黄浦区桃源路 85 号永银大厦 3 层

CMY

5/F, Tower 3, THE HUB, No.29 Suhong Road, Minhang District

上海南京西路中心

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

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

上海虹桥天地

Nanjing West Road

The Headquarters

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 268 号来福士广场 51 层

上海永银大厦

上海市静安区北京西路 968 号嘉地中心 11 层

Silver Court

THE HUB Centre

上海杨浦区淞沪路 333 号创智天地广场三期 12 号楼9层

上海市静安区南京西路 993 号 14 层

上海市黄浦区湖滨路 222 号企业天地一号楼 15 层

上海创智天地

11/F, Garden Square, No.968 West Beijing Road, Jing’an District

One Corporate Avenue 15/F, One Corporate Avenue, No.222 Hubin Road, Huangpu District

上海杨浦区大连路 688 号宝地广 B 座 16 层

KIC Yangpu

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

上海嘉地广场

上海市黄浦区淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 12 层上海企业天地中心

16/F, Tower B, Baoland Square, No.688 Dalian Road, Yangpu District

Garden Square [New]

上海市静安区南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 5 层

上海香港广场

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

14/F, Jinjiang Xiangyang Tower, No.993 West Nanjing Road, Jing’an District

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 168 号都市总部大楼 25 层

上海商城

The Tower

12/F, Shui On Plaza, No.333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District

上海都市总部中心

Shanghai Centre

Baoland Plaza [New]

上海壹丰广场

25/F, One Prime, No.360 Wu Jin Road, Hongkou District Harbour One

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

Garden Books

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

mind & body Hairdressers Le Salon Boasting an international team with more than 15 years’ experience, LE SALON with a unique French style is the expert in hair color & blond highlights and international brand offering. Welcome to a unique experience dedicated to your hair and beauty. Unit332, Bld3, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6074 0365) 永嘉路 570 号 3 号 332 室 , 近岳阳路

Mirage.M Hairdressing & Makeover A well-trained team from London and Singapore specialize in European and Asian

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haircut & colour, an expert on blonde hair that uses exclusively professional Wella & Organics products. Unit 101, block 11, Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Xin matou jie ( 6152 6762) www.miragemhairmakeup.com 中山南路 505 弄老码头 11 号楼

101 室 , 近新码头街

Peter salon Find Dave Xv in Peter Salon who offers high-quality hair services at a reasonable price. Always showing respect and understanding to customers, expect him to get your hair done in no second. With a range of professional hairstylists from around the word, Peter Salon offers top quality services in haircut, perm, base color, nail and makeups. 80 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Anfu Lu 10am-10pm (13671679337) 乌鲁木齐中路 80 号 , 近安福路 Toni and Guy Celebrating 51 years of fashion,hair and heritage, Toni and Guy is an international brand offering the best and creative hairstyle to suit each client. 1) East Tower 209, ShanghaiCentre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 2) 1380 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu (5843 3830) 3) Unit F1A-06, B2, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2298) 4) 4/F, River Wing, Pudong shangriLa, 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 Diva Life Nail & Beauty Lounge Just three minutes’ walk from the trendy “Tianzifang”, down a quiet lane in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the French Concession, Diva Life is a wonderful location to while away a couple of hours treating yourself a massage, facial, waxing, manicure or pedicure. The American and Taiwanese owners strictly follows Swiss clean hygiene standard and have imported Dermalogica, OPI and Calgel products to ensure you the best quality services with affordable prices. English speaking staff here will help you organize all kinds of spa parties for big and small divas. 266 Ruijin Er Lu, by Taikang Lu (5465 7291) 10am-10pm www.mydivalife. com/Home/Index.aspx 瑞金二路 266 号 , 近泰

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3824-1 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6215 5192) 2) 1665 Hongqiao Lu, by Shuicheng Lu (6278 2099) 1) 虹梅路 3824-1 号 , 近延安西路 2）虹桥路 1665 号星空广场 G1 层 J02（地铁 10 号线水城路站 1 号口）

Health Services American Medical Center The American Medical Center (AMC) was founded with the mission to bring the highest American standards of healthcare to Shanghai. AMC provides comprehensive orthopedic care for all bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries, as well as internal medicine, preventive medicine, pain management, and medical imaging services. AMC’s renowned physicians have treated US presidents and professional athletes and bring their expertise to help patients in Shanghai. Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm. 888 Tianlin Lu, by Lianhua Lu (6485 7333) http://www.amcshanghai.com. 田林路 888 弄 1 号东楼 , 近莲花路

Bioscor Shanghai Clinic With over 10 years' experience, Bioscor's team of international docors and skin specialists are committed to provide you with the best level of service for all your cosmetic needs such as Botox, Filler, Pixel, Cutera, Ulthera, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peel, Vein Therapy and Cosmetic Sugerys. 1) No.5, Lane89 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu (6431 8899) 9am-6pm info@bioscor.com.cn www. bioscor.com.cn. 2) 2/F, Zhongrong Jasper Tower, 8 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu (6859 0020) 1) 兴国路 89 弄 5 号 , 近湖

南路 2) 银城中路 8 号中融碧玉蓝天大厦 , 近浦东南路

Body & Soul – Medical Clinics 1) 211 Chengjiaqiao Zhi Lu, by Hongmei Lu (6461 6550) Mon- Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 10am-3pm 2) 14/F, An Ji Plaza, 760 Xizang Nan Lu, by Jian’guo Xin Lu (5101 9262) Mon-Wed & Fri: 9am- 6pm; Thu: 9am-8pm; Sat: 10am3pm 3) 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (5101 9262) Tue & Thu 10am-8pm; Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-7pm 4) Rm1303 Jin Ying Bld. (B), 1518 Minsheng Lu, by Hanxiao Lu (6162 0361) Mon- Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat: 10am-3pm pudong@bodyandsoul.com.cn www.tcmshanghai.com 1) 程家桥支路 211 号 , 近虹梅路 2) 西藏南路 760 号安基大厦 14 楼 5 室 , 近建国新路 3) 威海路 500 号四季酒店 6 楼 , 近石门一路 4) 民生路 1518 号金鹰大厦 B 座 1303 室 , 近含笑路

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

Massage & Spa Chi Spa CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, offers massages and treatments that are based on authentic natural healing methods found in the traditional well-being practices shared by many Asian cultures. 6/F, Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (5877 1503) 10-12am www. shangri-la.com/en/corporate/chi 富城路 33

号上海浦东香格里拉大酒店二座 6 楼 , 近名商路

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

Chiyoo Located on a walking distance from Laoximen and Xintiandi, Chiyoo provides a combination of TCM treatments and spa with all treatments based on traditional Chinese medicine regimen. Daily 9am9pm 420 Fangxie Lu, by Jianguo Xin Lu (13501718580) 方斜路 420 号，近建国新路 Dragonfly 1) 2/F, 559 Nanchang Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5456 1318) 2) 206Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 9982) Daily 10-2am 3) 2/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Fumin Lu (6327 1193) Daily 11-2am 4) L119, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6469 7258) 11-12am 5) Villa 5, 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6242 4328) Daily 9-2am 6) 193 Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (5213 5778) Daily 10-2am 7) LG247 IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6878 5008) 8) 616 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5835 2118) 9) SB1-05B, B1 South Retail, Jingan Kerry Centre, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Changde Lu (6266 0018) 1) 南昌路 559 号

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

Green Massage 1) 58 Taicang Lu, by Jinan Lu (5386 0222) Daily 10.30-2am 2) 88 Xingeng Lu, by Tianyao Qiao Lu (6468 7076) 11.30-1am 3) Rm304, 3/F SWFC, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (6877 8188) 10.30-12am 4) Rm 202 Shanghai Centre, 1376Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 7776) 10.30-12am 5) Rm305, 3/F K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6385 8800; www.greenmassage. com.cn) 10.30-12.30am 6) 5) 68 Taicang Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6384 1356) 10.30-2am 1)

松江区新松江路 650 号 , 近嘉松南路

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

Shanghai East International Medical Center has been providing quality 24hour care to the international community since 2003. The teams of highly-respected multinational doctors provide a wide range of services for multinational corporations, international schools, consulates, hotels, and families from all over the world. Mon– Fri 9am – 8pm, Sat-Sun 9am – 6pm. 150 Jimo Lu, by Pudong Dadao (5879 9999/1500019-0899, care@seimc.com.cn) www. seimc.com.cn 即墨路 150 号 , 近浦东大道 Lily Nails With more than fourteen years’ history in Beijing, Lily Nails provides professional mani & pedi, gel/acrylic nails, eyelash extension, waxing and massages at an affordable price. Services are up to 40 percent off with free wifi. 10am-10pm 1)

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

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

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

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

2 楼 , 近陕西南路 2) 新乐路 206 号 , 近富民路 3) 新乐路 218 号 2 楼 , 近富民路 4) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 L119 单元 , 近芳甸路 5) 虹梅路 3911 号 5 号别墅 , 近延安西路 6) 胶州路 193 号 , 近新闸路 7) 世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG2-47, 近陆家嘴环路 8) 碧云路 616 号 , 近云山路 9) 延安中路 1218 号静安嘉里中心商场南区地下一楼 SB105B (25 号商铺 ), 近常德路

303 室 , 近乌鲁木齐北路

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

redleafhospital.com www.redleafhosptial. com 淮海中路 1209 号 , 近东湖路

Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 8am5pm, 24/7 (6196 3333) marketing@

太仓路 58 号 , 近济南路 2) 辛耕路 88 号 , 近天钥桥路 3) 上海环球金融中心 3 楼 304 室 , 世纪大道 100 号 , 近东泰路 4) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 202 室，近西康路 5) 淮海中路 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 3 楼 305 室 , 近黄陂南路 6) 太仓路 68 号 , 近顺昌路

Magpie Massage Situated in a beautifully furnished house on Julu Lu, the 5-star health center specializes in ancient practices with deep roots in Chinese culture. Experience the sheer delight and magic of massage and enjoy total relaxation of body and soul at the center. Experienced masseurs aim to provide life enriching treatments that relieve all the aches and pains. Door-to-door service also provided as long as clients take care of return fees and an extra RMB30 service charge. 685 Julu lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu (5403 3867) Daily 12pm-1am 巨鹿路 685 号，近陕西

南路

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

近陕西南路 2) 梅花路 1029 号 , 近芳甸路

The Peninsula Spa Escape from the hustle city life and enjoy massages, facials or

make-up applications, it is the first spa in Shanghai offering award-winning Biologique Recherche skincare treatments and facial products. 3/F, The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6599), Mon-Fri 11am – 12am; Sat-Sun 10am – 12am; treatment reservation begins at 10am. 中山东一路 32 号，

上海半岛酒店 3 楼，近北京东路

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

五原路 366 号 , 近武康路 2) 黄陂北路 199 号，近威海路口

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

路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 3 楼 , 近广东路

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

Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 8am5pm, 24/7 (6196 3333) marketing@ redleafhospital.com www.redleafhosptial. com 淮海中路 1209 号 , 近东湖路 VIP Maternity&GYN Center This is a reputable chain of hotel-style VIP Maternity & GYN Centres delivering premium Obstetric and Gynaecological (“OB/GYN”) services. There services include prenatal examinations, examinations, genetic consulting, general examinations, minor operatio VIP13-15/F, 1961 Huashan Lu, by Changle Lu (6407 0399, 5288 9999) Daily 8am-10pm www.upmg.us 华山路 1961 号贵宾

楼 13-15 层 , 近长乐路

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

路 2) 西藏南路 758 号 2 楼

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-

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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

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

508-9 室 , 近华光路 2) 青海路 118 号云海苑 5 楼 , 近威海路

Bodyworks Pilates Studio Bodyworks pilates, physiotherapy, corrective and functional exercise studio. Unit A/B, 12/F, Joy Tower, 9 Zhenning Lu, by Zhaohua Dong Lu (5238 5750, richard@bodyworksasia.cn) 7am-9pm 镇宁路 9 号 , 近昭化东路 The Orange Room Wellness Center Equipped with the latest V2 max reformers, stability chairs, ladder barrels and more, the Orange Room Wellness Center provides group and private classes on yoga, equipment-based Pilates and mats Pilates, which are trained by internationally certified and trained multi-lingual instructors and wellness specialists. 7B, St. Laurent Building, No.201, Lane 3215 Hongmei Lu, by Chengjiaqiao Zhi Lu (6406 3642) 虹梅路

3215 弄 201 号圣伦兰商务楼 7 楼 B 室 , 近程家桥支路

Life & style Apparel ANNABEL LEE SHANGHAI is a Shanghaibased luxury home and fashion accessories

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

弄 1 号，近福州路 2) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 3 号楼 3 单元，近黄陂南路

Josie Chen Range Created and designed by Shanghai-based jewelry designer Joanne Swift, the label Josie Chen sees a range of covetable necklaces, earrings, headbands and bracelets with a touch of edgy yet feminine. 382 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Yueyang Lu (5466 5321) 建国西路 382 号 , 近岳阳路 Shanghai Tang 1) No.15 North Block,181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6384 1601) Mon-Sun 10.30am-11pm 2) Shop E, Jinjiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (5466 3006) Mon-Sun 10am-10pm 3) Shangri-La Pudong Lobby Level, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (5877 6632) Mon-Sun 10am-10pm 4) 1/F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6384 1601) Mon-Sun 10.30am11pm 5) L1C, Level 1 the Peninsula Hotel, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6329 6255) Mon-Sun 10.30am11pm 6) L221, Citic Square, 1168 Nan Jing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu (5212 2162) Mon-Sun 10.30am-11pm 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 15

western furniture: furnishings, upholstery, decorative lighting, mattresses, tables, table ware, accessories, as well as a large selection of kids’ furniture. 1) 2622 Jinqiao Lu, by Jinxiu Dong Lu Mon-Sat 10am5.30pm, Sunday 11am-5pm 2) HuBinDao Mall, 150 Hubin Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu Mon-Sun: 10am-10pm (5858-1329, http:// ChapinHouse.com/) 1) 金桥店 , 金桥路 2622

弄 59 号 5 号门 , 近锦绣东路 2) 新天地店 , 湖滨路 150 号 , 近黄陂南路

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

木路 1378 号 , 近芳甸路 2) 泰康路 13-17 号 , 近思南路 3) 泰康路 136 号 , 近思南路

Chapin House Boasting 4,700 square meters, Chapin House is a sizable showroom specializing in a mix of Chinese and

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DTL HOME&GARDEN FURNITERE Having over ten years’ experience of manufacturing, custom-made solid wood furniture, the company also includes indoor furniture featuring Chinese and Western style, children’s furniture, outdoor garden pieces, Afghanistan handmade carpets and featured decorations, etc. Products are popular in Europe, America and around the world. 1) PuXi Store:B-1, 1568 HuQingPing Gong Lu, by Xiewei Lu (6976 0245) dtlmichelle@aliyun.com www.dingtang. com 2) Pudong Store: 160 JinFeng Bei Lu, by Longdong Dadao (5833 1968) 1) 沪青平公路 1568 号 B-1 铺圣保艺术园区内 , 近谢卫路 2) 浦东新区金丰北路 160 号 , 近龙东大道

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

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

Furniture & Lifestyle

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

号 2 楼 , 近永嘉路

Homes-Up.com provides a wide selection of creative home deco accessories, home textiles, small storage and more. All products are exclusively designed by Homes-Up. Experience an innovative decoration concept in Shanghai. Shop online at www.homes-up.com. 1) Taikang store, 126 Taikang Lu, by Sinan Lu (6301 0190) Daily 10am-10pm 2) Super Brand Mall, 1/F,168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (opening soon) 1) 泰康路 126 号 , 近

思南路 2) 正大广场店 , 陆家嘴西路 168 号 1 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路

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

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

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

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

武康路439号（6433 6387）2）泰康路156号（6466 2495）

classifieds Accommodation Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai is located in the most prestigious commercial area of Shanghai. It is just a short walk from the famous Xintiandi, the city’s premier lifestyle and entertainment hub with a myriad of restaurants, cafés, bars and boutiques. No 282 Huaihai Road Central, Luwan District, Shanghai 200021, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Ascott Raffles City Chengdu No. 3, Section 4, South Renmin Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, China Post code: 610041 Telephone: (86-28) 6268 2888 Facsimile: (86-28) 6268 2889 GDS Code: AZ Reservations Telephone: 400 820 1028 (China toll-free) ; (86-512) 6763 1021 Email: enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Central Residences II sits on the Huashan Lu,offers 2 to 4 bedrooms and penthouse service apartments, with sizes ranging from approximately 135 square meters to 580 square meters. With warm colors, subtle textures and spacious floor plans creating a feeling of cozy simplicity, this luxurious development brings quality to life at every turn. The five star health club provides indoor swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, sauna and jacuzzi facilities for your rejuvenation, while the 24 hour on-call security service and full-time concierge ensure you privacy and peace of mind. For details, please call leasing department at 6226 6633 or inquiry@ kerryprops.com.cn Citadines Shanghai Biyun Address: Lane 450 Hongfeng Road, Jinqiao Export Processing Zone, Pudong, Shanghai 201206, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 Telephone (86-21) 3860 2288 Facsimile (86-21) 3860 2000 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Website: www.citadines.com Citadines Shanghai Jinqiao Address: 55 Beijing Xi Road, Huangpu

District, Shanghai 200003, China Reservations Telephone 400 820 1028 (local toll-free) (86-512) 6763 1020 Reservations Facsimile (86-512) 6763 1022 Telephone (86-21) 2308 6666 Facsimile (86-21) 2308 6688 GDS Chain Code UZ Email enquiry.china@the-ascott.com Website: www.citadines.com Fraser Suites Top Glory New Year with Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai. Joy preferential in Christmas & New Year and …some fun! From 20th Dec 2013 to 9th Feb 2014, when staying 2 Bedroom Premier Suite, you can have complimentary daily breakfast and free internet access, welcome hamper and usage of club house facilities, RMB1,988 net @ Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai. Tel: 6378 8888 Email: sales.fsshanghai@ frasershospitality.com Add: No.1, Lane 600 Central Yincheng Road, Lujiazui, Pudong New District, Shanghai ifc residence 国金汇 8 Century Avenue (near Huayuanshiqiao Lu) 世纪大道 8 号，近花园石桥路

Tel:22069988 ifcresidence@shkp.com.cn www.ifcresidence.com Fraser Residence Shanghai Situated on the Puxi side, Fraser Residence Shanghai is just a block from Huaihai Road and XinTianDi, Shanghai's bustling hub for business, shopping and entertainment. Fraser Residence Shanghai features 324 Gold-Standard, contemporary apartments and excellent facilities. Each room installed air purification , water filer and soft water system. All that remains the same is its prime location and award-winning Fraser service. 98 Shouning Road, Shanghai, 200021 P. R. China Reservation Hotline/ Toll Free: 800 820 2988 Email: sales.frshanghai@frasershospitality.com Website: www.frasershospitality.com Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi luxury serviced apartments overlook the fashionable and historic Xintiandi entertainment area as well as the tranquil lake beyond. The serviced apartments are in generous three bedroom layouts with contemporary furnishings, well equipped bathrooms

and kitchens. On property is an indoor heated swimming pool and exercise room for exclusive use of our residences guests. No. 3, Lane 168 Xingye Road, HuangPu District,Shanghai 200020, China Tel: (86) 21 2306 1888 Email: enquiry.lpjt@lansonplace.com www.lansonplace.com Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences is in the vibrant Pudong New District. The one- and two-bedroom homes are close to expatriate communities, international schools and European supermarkets. With each residence furnished in a comfortable residential style, with a fully, fitted kitchen, an entertainment centre and high speed internet connections. Right next to the property is a landscaped garden over 10,000sqm and a complex of shopping, restaurants and recreational facilities. No.18, Lane 399 Zao Zhuang Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai 200136, China Tel: (86) 21 5013 3592 Fax: (86) 21 5013 9441 Email: enquiry.lpjq@lansonplace.com www.lansonplace.com METRO PARK SERVICE APARTMENT 上海维景酒店公寓

103 Zhu An Bang (E)Road Shanghai, China Hotline: 021-6210-0296 Oakwood Residence Shanghai The newly opened Oakwood Residence Shanghai is located in Wuning Road, amidst a mixed use development housing a shopping mall and an office tower. The 112 well appointed studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments are ideal for both short and long term stays. Contemporary furniture, comprehensive entertainment system with LCD TV , DVD player and stereo system, in-room safe, fully equipped kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator, toaster, coffeemaker, microwave oven, complete set of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, and a washing machine and dryer in every apartment, are just some of the things to make your stay more comfortable. Adress:103 Wuning Road,Putuo District Shanghai 200063 China Tel (86-21) 6183 0830 Fax (86-21) 6183 0888 E-mail: resshanghai@oakwoodasia.com Website: www.oakwoodasia.com Office at Kerry Parkside An elegant and grade-A office tower, Office at Kerry Parkside situated in Pudong’s most unique location, directly

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Tel: 021-80236288 email: info@stanford-residences.com www.stanford-residences.com. Sun & Associates is an interior design firm that specializes in high-level residential and office interior design, luxury villas, hotel clubs and apartments. Design services include interior planning, decoration, art consultation, purchasing and project management. Tel: (8621) 61171419 Fax: (8621) 52356251 Email: thomassundesign@sina.com Web: www.syydesign.com Sunrise Property offers honest, reliable service for people looking to buy or rent real estate in Shanghai. Specialising in the former French concession and Luwan district, our team brings years of experience to finding the right property for you. Call Xiaoli on 1302 012 6166 or visit us in one of our two locations, Jiashan Rd 504 (cnr Jianguo Rd) or Yongjia Rd 282 (cnr Xiangyang Rd). THE ONE is located in the business center of Shanghai’s Jing’an District, five minutes’ walk from the upscale shops and metro station on Nanjing Xi Lu and a short taxi ride to Pudong’s business district, Xintiandi, the Bund, the French Concession, making it accessible to almost anywhere else in the center of Shanghai.It offers 244 spacious guest suites and private residences, which, ranging between 62-600 square meters, are among the largest in the city. From Kempinski's proudly traditional flair to breathtaking Shanghai skyline view, plus our state-of-the-art in-room facilities and technologies, we provide a harmonious balance between work and family life .601 Fengyang Lu by West Nanjin Lu,Jing'an District(61571688) http:// www.kempinski.com 静安区凤阳路 601 号，近南京西路

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J&K Investment Consulting Co., Ltd. WOFE, JV & Rep. Office Set Up. Visa, Work Permit, Residence Permit. Tax & Accounting Advisory. Payroll & HR Solutions. Trade Mark Registration. HK & Overseas Company. Tel: 51179353; 51179360. winny@jkinvest.net 24M²Large Bedroom For Rent 13th Floor, view, 20GB Broadband, EnSuite Toilet, IPTV Over 120 International Channels. Steps to North Xizang Rd. Station, Line 8. 3 Stops Away From People Square. Rent: 3000 Per Month. Mobile: 18916038577; Email: gongdouglas@aliyun.com 出租主卧，靠近西藏北路地铁站（8 号线）

Educational Services AIA AIA CFO Forum on Dec 15 This is the 14th CFO Forum AIA (the Association of International Accountant) has held in Shanghai. This time we invite Yu Chun, a director of one international accounting firm to share her view on bank fraud. Tel: 400-820-2803 Free, 2:00-3:30pm. 10F, Towel 2, No. 2230, Zhongshan Road West, close to Yi Shan Road Station(Line3, 4, 9) 徐汇区中山西路 2230 号 2 号楼 10 楼，靠近宜山路地铁站（3、4、9 号线）

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

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

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93 Tianyaoqiao Rd 11F near Zhaojiabang Rd，Xujiahui Station (Line1,9,11)

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中山公园校 Zhongshan Park School 长宁区凯旋路 166 号凯旋坊 6 号楼 3 层 D 座（近汇川路，2,3,4 号线中山公园站）

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Tel:021-6105 9572 Yuandong Campus Rm1916, Bldg B, 317 Xianxia Lu, by Gubei Lu 仙霞路 317 号远东国际广场 B 座 1916

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Tel:021-5239 2807 Hongqiao Campus RmC207, Shang-Mi Ra Commercial Centre, 2633 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Shuicheng Nan Lu

延安西路 2633 号美丽华商务中心 C207 室 , 近水城南路

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Mandarin City Mandarin City is dedicated to providing high quality and professional Chinese courses for foreigners. It has a good reputation for achieving results through excellent teaching and considerate service! Mandarin City also can sent teachers to your office or home for your convenience! Address: No.40, Lane 56 Yandang Road (Close to Middle Huaihai Road) Tel: 8621 5306-2960, 8621 5306-0968 E-mail: info@mandarincity.cn www.mandarincity.cn

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Panda Hongqiao Campus: Suite E, 26F, Ziyun Mansion, near 299 Ziyun Rd. 中山西路 800 弄 55 號，紫雲大廈 26E

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Mandarin House Chinese Schools International quality accredited Chinese language programs. Whether at your office, home, or our convenientlylocated schools; learn practical and modern Chinese with experienced teachers. Effective courses include: Conversational Chinese, Written Chinese, Business Chinese, HSK Preparation and tailor-made Private Tutoring to meet your specific needs. Mandarin House is an official registered HSK testing center as well. Call us or visit our school and see why more than 20,000 people have chosen Mandarin House for learning Chinese!

Youmandarin always has the right course for you! Whatever your objectives - personal training, corporate training, cultural acclimation, providing your children with an opportunity for a head start, or even just fine-tuning your accent- our customized training system ensures that all your needs can be met in a timely fashion. Quality assurance is our foremost concern. Jing’an Campus: Suite 1405A,Shanghai International Group Mansion , 511 Weihai Road Tel:52047618 Website: www.youmandarin.com. Email:info@youmandarin.com

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Hongqiao Room538, 321 Hong gu Rd 长宁区虹古路 321 号 538 室

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Mandarin Now This centrally located Mandarin education center focuses on practical Chinese with a focus on real-world situations and realistic usage. Students can apply what they learn in class to their life and work from the very first lesson. They teach in Chinese, using English only when absolutely necessary. They measure progress and use the results to provide feedback to students and test students’ knowledge at regular milestones and compare this with hours spent in class and the teaching methods used. This allows students to benchmark their progress and also allows us to identify learning points that may need increased focus.

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南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 720 室 , 近西康路

Tel:021- 3222 1028 Xintiandi Campus Suite1708, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu

淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 1708 室 , 近黄陂南路

Tel:021-3308 0508 Zhongyin Campus Suite2312, 200 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Shiji Dadao 银城中路 200 号中银大厦 2312 室 , 近世纪大道

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同济大学上海国际 MBA, 中国上海四平路 1239 号同济大学中法中心 A309 室

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Recruiting for British Teachers SEATTON is the number-one etiquette training brand in China, teaching clients western style and culture. This year Seatton opens a Club House in Shanghai dedicated to offering clients luxury cultural experiences. The candidate: • Confident teacher ideally with experience teaching both adults and children • Will be trained on the Seatton curriculum • Will be responsible for delivering Seatton Etiquette and Style classes • Salary negotiable depending on experience • Both full-time and part-time positions Please email CV and business photograph to Catherine Wang catherine@seatton.com www.seatton.com

Phiskin A leading laser and skin clinic chain is looking for a native English speaker as marketing manager focusing on expatriate market. The job requirements are as follow: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Prior marketing and sales experience. Resourceful with Shanghai expat community. Able to work independently. Bilingual and medical background preferred. We are also seeking full time or part time website/marketing content editor: Native English speaker Relevant experience required Good writing communication skills NO.:021-62998939-863,Email:clarel@ phiskin.com,Web:www.phiskin.com, Add:12F,480North Wulumuqi Road

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HOtel 3+1bedrooms Beijing / 3+1bedrooms hutong 3+1 Bedrooms meets the needs of the most meticulous guest: complete immersion in traditional Beijing coupled with first class comfort only found in a

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On the Cusp of the Champions League Huge Qualifier Coming Up for Shanghai SIPG BY IAN WALKER

Former England international goalkeeper, Ian Walker played for Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers. In 2012 he moved to China to become goalkeeper coach of Shanghai Shenhua, before crossing the city divide to join Shanghai SIPG in 2014. Follow him on Twitter @IanWalks1 and Weibo @IanWalks1. Signing of Elkeson

AFC Champions League Shanghai SIPG will take part in the AFC Champions League for the first time in the clubs history this year. Having come second in the Chinese Super League last season, however, if we are to make the group stage we must win a one-off qualification game at the Shanghai Stadium against either Muangthong United of Thailand or Johor Darul Ta’zim of Malaysia.

Preempting it, I think we’ll play the Thai team, Muangthong United, who are the stronger of the two, and have home advantage in that qualification game. (A bit of trivia for you – a certain Robbie Fowler ended his career at the club in the 2011/12 season, where he became player/coach). Regardless of which side we play it’s going to be tricky, being a stand-alone match. In some ways we would prefer a home and away scenario, because the better team will generally prevail over two legs. In a one-off, as we know from England and the FA Cup, anything can happen.

Having had such a long campaign last season, to come second in the CSL and qualify, it would be a real shame to fall at the last hurdle and waste all that hard work. Our reward should we win would be to face Melbourne Victory, Gamba Osaka and Suwon Samsung Bluewings in the group stages, so it is a huge game for club and everybody involved. We’d certainly welcome an early goal to settle the nerves. 1 1 2 F E B R u a ry 2 0 1 6 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

We go into that February 9 qualification game bolstered by the signing of Brazilian striker Elkeson (pictured) from Guangzhou Evergrande. He has huge experience in the Champions League, having played in for the last three seasons with Guangzhou, winning it twice in 2013 and 2015. He scored the decisive goal in the final in both those victories, including the vital goal to give them a 1-0 win back in November.

So he is a proven goalscorer at the highest level in Asia, and joins us having also won the Chinese Super League three years in a row, ending up league top scorer two of those seasons. He is a strong powerful player and I’m sure he will come in and score goals, adding a new dimension to the team.

He’ll also be reuniting with his teammate from that 2013 CSL and Champions league winning season Dario Conca, now our attacking midfield maestro. Add our Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan into the mix, and it is going to interesting to see what happens – that is quite the attacking trio right there. shanghai sipg vs muangthong united or Johor Darul ta’zim, tuesday February 9, 7.30pm. shanghai stadium, 1111 caoxi Bei Lu, by tianyaoqiao Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近天钥桥路. nearest metro: shanghai indoor stadium on Lines 1 & 4.

if shanghai win, their aFc champions League home games will be against suwon samsung Bluewings on march 2, gamba osaka on march 15 and melbourne Victory on april 19, all at the shanghai stadium. they would open their campaign away to melbourne on wednesday February 24 at 4.45pm.

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