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Editor's Note And so another year is drawing to an end – and if you have lived here as long as I have (I’m going six years now) you know that 12 months in China can feel like the equivalent of seven years elsewhere on earth. The country is drawn to change, which it embraces perhaps faster than any other place. This is a nation prone to constant shifts. Such a phenomenon makes any attempt to put together a review of the year a daunting feat. Where does one start? We've decided to focus on what you could call miscellanea, or the lighter side of things. And so on page 52, you’ll find our very own take on 2015 in the realms of tech, arts, fashion and online trends.

In the City section, I make an attempt at getting into the business of mindfulness (one of the year’s hottest fads coincidentally) and try to understand whether we really need tools and classes to find inner happiness (page 16). In Life & Style, we’ve put together the ultimate Christmas gift guide to inspire your holiday shopping (page 26), while for a roundup of the top Yuletide happenings of the season, check our Events special

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on page 99. Among the many options, I’d recommend you put our very own That’s Shanghai Yongkang Lu Christmas Street Party as a must-attend in your diary (see below). It’s Christmas (almost). It’s Yongkang. It’s ten drinks for RMB200. What else do you need?

For the latest on Arts and an exclusive interview with pop star Adam Lambert, check page 40 and 42 respectively. There are lots of indie gigs, theater and comedy happenings coming up this month, so read carefully. Last but not least, our Eat & Drink section is packed full with the usual food porn and a taste-tastic festive feature by food queen Betty Richardson (page 66), who went and met with some of Shanghai’s most talented cooks and restaurant owners to ask about their favorite Christmas recipe. Heartwarming stuff, we tell you.

So, from everyone here at That’s Shanghai, happy holidays folks! We’ll see you in the new year. Marianna Cerini Editor-in-Chief

That’s Shanghai YKL Xmas Street Party ‘Tis the holiday season and festive cheer is in the air, a little nip of booze is required to keep the winter chill at bay. We’ve got together with ten of the finest hostelries on Yongkang Lu for an unbeatable deal. A That’s Shanghai YKL Christmas Street Party ticket comes with ten strip-off vouchers that can be redeemed for ten cockle-of-the-soulwarming drinks at Topolino, Canvas, Funkadeli, Sliders, Pitstop, Rooster, Café des Stagiaires, Blarney Stone, El Luchador and Gilligans, all for the bargain price of RMB200. Warm up with mulled wine, a hot toddy or Irish coffee, really feel the heat with Fireball and Sinfire shots or simplyw quaff wine and slurp beer. There will also be fun events at the various venues throughout the day. For tickets contact Pamela on 8023 2199x2806 or email tickets@urbanatomy.com

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12 CITY 16 MIND THE MIND Exploring the mind-blowing power of mindfulness – and why we’re so obsessed with passivity.

22 LIFE & STYLE 24 working closet A workwear edit – for him and her – to face office life in style.

26 Wrapped up The ultimate Christmas gift guide to make your festive shopping a total cinch.

32 Pretty pad

A furniture enthusiasts lets us into her beautifully edited home.

40 ARTS 42 ADAM GLAM-BERT From American Idol to global pop phenomenon.

47 chinese football Rising emo group shows a softer side of Wuhan.

50 theatre anon

Shanghai based group revives a Hans Christian Andersen holiday favorite.

64 EAT & DRINK 66 ‘tis the season Iconic Yuletide food and drink from around Shanghai

70 new restaurants Baos, hongshao rou grilled cheeses, and an RMB80 Indian Buffet

78 New Bars Whisky and cocktails by Xintiandi and a hidden man-cave in Jing’an

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52 COVER STORY the year in review Angelababy’s wedding, Matt Damon’s ponytail, duang! We look back at 2015.

Lily’s Antiques, a treasure box filled with delights for the home. 华伦家具，一个满载珍宝、蕴含东方文化的家居品牌

The wrap

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dec 4-5 fri-Sat graham elwood

dec 4-6 fri-sun christkindlmarket

Kung Fu Komedy Club p49

Paulaner (Fenyang) p93

dec 11 fri perfume genius

dec 12 sat paul kalkbrenner

QSW Culture Center p95

MYST p81

dec 13 SUN CASHMERE CAT

Dec 18 FRI mĂşm

Le Baron p81

MAO Livehouse p46

dec 19 sat nexxus shanghai

dec 31 thurs now or never

Broad Auto Park p44

West Bund Art Centre p45

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THE SURGING OF CHINA’S ELECTRONIC SPORTS

TALES OF THE CITY

e’re living in the biggest, fastest-growing gaming market in the world. Out of an online population of 668 million people, over 380 million Chinese play online games – 70 percent of whom regularly play mobile games. It’s a familiar refrain that young people today spend too much time on video games, that they’ve wasted their talent on something useless, but as a matter of fact, playing virtual games could earn you fame and money in the real world if you nail it. One year ago, the State Administration of Sports launched an annual tournament called the National Electronic Sports Open (NESO), calling for China’s electronic gaming masters. In other words, it’s the 21st century, and playing e-sports has become a government-approved pastime. Last month, the second NESO was held at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Center, seeing 577 contestants representing 21 provincial and regional teams – including Xinjiang,

Inner Mongolia and Hong Kong – fighting for the championship through six mainstream electronic games, including League of Heroes, StarCraft II, Dota 2 and Warcraft III. In case you’re wondering how competitive gaming became a state-sponsored activity, here’s an explainer. While it’s easy to dismiss online games as trivial cosplaying escapism for pimply teens, e-sport events like NESO are an organized test of skill and tactical savvy, with strict time and round limits. The rules are explicit, and the aim is to defeat your opponent. In fact, electronic gaming has been officially listed as a sport category in China (the country's 99th) since 2003. E-sports have also gained legitimacy in Japan, the US, France, and especially in South Korea, where gaming is the second most popular sport after Taekwondo. With an annual value of over USD4 billion, e-sports also rank among the nation’s top three industries, along with automobiles and steel. The Koreans were also be-

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hind the Samsung-sponsored World Cyber Games (WCG), one of the first e-sports tournaments to emulate traditional sporting events. Known as the “Electronic Olympics,” the WCG lured fans from around the world, acting as a platform for young gamers and providing a tremendous marketing boost for the industry. Although Chinese e-sports are still in their infancy, the country is fast becoming a strong competitor to South

Korea. Industry experts predict that by 2017, the number of global electronic game players will rocket to 145 million, with 54 percent based in Asia, while the number of Chinese gamers will increase to 62 million – the biggest number of any country in the world. At last month’s NESO, the Shanghai team lost in its home court, but there’s plenty still left to play for. Tongfei Zhang

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The buzz

CITY DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

Comac C919

You’ve heard of Boeing and Airbus; you’ve probably flown on their aircraft countless times – the American and French manufacturers have utterly dominated the civil aviation industry for decades. But in a few years time, you could be jetting off for your Christmas holiday aboard the Comac C919, China’s answer to Boeing’s 737 and the Airbus A320– currently the two narrow-body, or single-aisle, airliners that ferry millions of passengers on short- and medium-haul flights around the world every year.

Last month the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp of China – mercifully abbreviated as Comac – unveiled the country’s first attempt to compete in the market for large passenger jets, rolling the C919 out of a hanger near Pudong Airport. The new model won’t make its maiden flight until next year and isn’t due to enter service until 2019, but 517 aircrafts have already been ordered by 21 customers, mostly local carriers such as China Eastern, China Southern, Air China and Hainan Airlines. Although many of the C919’s components were made by foreign manufacturers, the project – seven years in the making – is seen as a tremendous achievement for Chinese technology (for more on this, see p52) and the ‘Made in China’ label.

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Edited by Ella Wong / city@urbanatomy.com

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Bring me another glass of IPA beer – the one that Xi Dada drank!” In US elections, the candidate voters most want to have a beer with is often the one who ends up in power. Xi Jinping proved that aphorism applies to China too (albeit the other way around) after local demand soared for Greene King IPA – the Chinese president’s pint of choice on his recent state visit to the UK. According to businessman Peter Bloxham, who imports the British brew to China, so great is Chinese thirst for Greene

King that not only has Beijing’s stock been drunk dry, but Bloxham is planning to import more than 10 times the normal monthly shipment of 6,000 bottles. “It has just gone berserk,” says Bloxham. “Within two days of the great bar scene … people from all over China were ringing: agents, restaurants, bars, hotels. They wanted this beer.”

RANDOM NUMBER

1,400 China recorded its worst pollution levels last month when the density of PM2.5 – the airborne particulate matter small enough to lodge deep in your lungs – reached 1,400 micograms per cubic meter in Shenyang – an AQI (air quality index) reading classified as “hazardous” at 50 times the limit deemed safe by the World Health Organization. Authorities cited the onset of winter as the main cause for the smog, as northern China ratchets up coal burning to keep homes toasty. So while you shiver under your duvet in Shanghai, just be grateful the AQI down south rarely goes beyond a “very unhealthy” 200.

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Duoshoudang \Duòshŏudăng\ 剁手党 n. people who are addicted to online shopping and vow repeatedly to quit but can’t. I hate all the duoshoudang in my office. I just spent three hours signing for their non-stop Kuaidi deliveries.

How many packages do these people get each day?

One duoshoudang in sales got 34 packages yesterday.

I suspect she’ll have to cut her own hands off soon. Either that or I’ll do it for her.

f online shopping is your vice, post-Singles-Day December is your rock bottom. Among the worst affected are the duoshoudang. Meaning ‘a party whose members vow to cut their own hands off,’ duoshoudang are the breed of online addicts who, as long as they have hands, won’t stop clicking the ‘buy now’ button.

They are easy to identify – they’re the ones who appeared euphorically happy last month, yet now have no money for food and are contemplating cutting off their hands. While the exact size of the duoshoudang party is unknown, it is estimated to be in the millions. Every night, they return from work and sit in front of the computer, ignoring their estranged lovers to focus energy on online shopping. The duoshoudang search diligently for coupons. They keep multiple tabs open to compare prices. They read pagelong reviews. They enter credit card details in a subconscious act of muscle memory. They shop to celebrate; they shop to console. They believe that ‘owning’ equals ‘living.’ I shop, therefore I am. Some say the Internet was invented for porn, built on the assumption that sex is the one thing that everyone craves the most. But that assertion no longer rings true. The Internet

was actually invented for shopping, because the desire to own material goods has already replaced the desire for carnal pleasure. In fact, a famous saying of duoshoudang is: “Orgasms last five seconds, but the high of owning a designer handbag lasts at least five months.” Cutting off one’s hand may sound dramatic but the term has roots in reality. Three years ago, a Zhejiang woman surnamed Zhang almost cut off her hand after a heated marital row over her online shopping addiction. Ms. Zhang reportedly protested: “You want me to cut my hand off? Because I will!” She was later rushed to hospital where doctors were able to reattach her severed thumb. Let that be a warning. The Internet is a store that never closes. It’ll always be ready for our custom, so there will always be hands that have gotta go. 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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reathe. Be Aware. Find your purpose.” Master Wang repeats the mantra over and over again as I sit crosslegged at his Live Zen Center on a chilly Thursday evening in Beijing. On the floor in the middle of the room is a candle. Next to it, a still bowl of water. Later in the lesson, we’ll focus on both (the water isn’t actually still, I am to learn, but constantly changing, like the universe; the candle too, represents change, as well as a token of the present). But for now, the Zen master, my two fellow meditation students and I have our eyes closed, trying to find the ‘purpose’ that Master Wang keeps alluding to. I can’t speak for my companions, but I am struggling. Far from discovering purpose, I am, to be perfectly blunt, bored. But while the session might not cut it for me, meditation is exploding in popularity. Classes now come in all flavors: mindfulness-based stress reduction, transcendental meditation and many more. From therapy couches to Silicon Valley (Google offers an internal course called “search inside yourself,” while eBay offices have dedicated meditation rooms), everyone seems to be jumping on the Zen-wagon. In China too, meditation schools, courses and ‘experiences’ have mushroomed, particularly in first-tier cities. But with the advent of 1 8 | d ece m b er 2 0 1 5 | w w w . thats m ags . co m

wellbeing apps, you no longer need to commit to collective teachings. Since launching in 2010, meditation app Headspace has been downloaded by three million users in 150 countries, including China, at roughly RMB80 a month. Adult coloring books – which have been linked to art therapy, easing mental pain and the ability to focus on the present – have also become a huge fad around the world. After its release in China in June, adult coloring title Secret Garden sold three million copies in three months, with Beijing dubbed the “adult coloring-in capital of the world” by its publisher, Laurence King Publishing. Among the buzzwords of modern wellbeing, ‘mindfulness’ is now one of the most common. In encouraging people to pay more attention to the present, the practice helps promote self-improvement, according to Fionn Wright, a lifestyle coach at Octave Living Room, Shanghai’s first holistic urban wellbeing center, which opened its doors in October. “Mindfulness is a way for people to get back in touch with their inner values and have a more organic approach to life. It’s a way to improve and better understand the world,” he explains. “We are all conditioned by society, accepted norms and rules in the way we see things. Mindfulness helps us understand what it is that we’re actually see-

ing, what we are actually thinking. It’s an empowering tool – not a set direction everyone should follow but, rather, a technique which differs from person to person.” With life in today’s China wrought with stress, competitiveness and soaring individualism, it’s easy to see why so many have embraced the practice. We all want to be different. We are 20 pounds overweight; we are in debt; we can’t believe we slept with that guy; we can’t believe we didn’t. We want to change ourselves, yet find it incredibly hard to do so alone. Unlike other forms of meditation, mindfulness comes across as a viable, balanced method of selfdevelopment. It’s not preachy – well, not excessively so – nor does it rely on spirituality or divine intervention. Mindfulness purports to be about your body and mind, and offers a way to remove them from the stresses of daily life. Although re-appropriated by the West – the US in particular – the concept originates from Buddhism. The word ‘mindfulness’ – a synonym for ‘attention’ from the 16th century – was given its current meaning in 1881 by a British magistrate living in colonial Sri Lanka. It is an approximate translation of the Buddhist notion of sati, the first of seven factors of enlightenment. Although not exactly accurate (a more precise trans-

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lation for sati would be “memory of the present”), the definition stuck. A hundred years later, as 1960s American counter-culture began embracing Eastern influences, mindfulness had become an American brand. In the 1970s, a molecular biologist in New England and a long-time meditator in the Zen Buddhist tradition, Jon Kabat-Zinn, stripped away notions of enlightenment and religious underpinnings from the term. Instead, he defined ‘mindfulness’ as “the awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” He created the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine at the University of Massachusetts medical school, helping the mainstream popularization of mindfulness. But now, decades later, this Western practice (with Buddhist characteristics) is making its way back to Asia. Secular China is its main stronghold in the continent, and the removal of religious connotations has made it particularly appealing to audiences here, argues Eric C. Hendricks, a post-doctorate researcher in sociology at Peking University and Utrecht University whose work focuses on self-help. “Mindfulness – some aspects of it in particular – could be seen as a New Age extension of the selfhelp movement, which is [already] a huge industry in China,” he says. “Many mindfulness gurus talk about the competitive advantage of meditation, presenting the practice as a way to get ahead in life. Those teachings have little to do with the Buddhist ethics, of course, but they resonate really well with people in China.” The country is indeed infatuated with self-help, although this is a relatively recent phenomenon. The Chinese term for the ‘self-help’ – 心灵鸡汤(xinling jitang), or “chicken soup for the soul” – only emerged in the 1990s alongside the publication of the well-known self-help book series of the same name, the translations of which were incredibly well-received in China. The subsequent rise of self-help in modern Chinese culture has been nothing short of spectacular. Today, ‘chicken soup’ has developed a number of its own subgenres: motivational chicken soup, women’s chicken soup, and trauma chicken soup. According to Hendricks, the genre forms a substantial portion of the publishing industry, mass media and public life in general. Although the exact size of the Chinese market for self-help books is unknown, ‘supplementary educational books,’ of which self-help is a major component, account for 34 percent of the book market – roughly RMB18.2 billion a year. Chinese self-help gurus have become celebrities in their own

right, appearing on TV and drawing huge crowds to workshops and lectures, which often charge hefty admission fees. The sector’s popularity in China is, Hendricks argues, a product of its time. “The boom of the self-help movement is a direct consequence of the ideological and spiritual vacuum left by the end of Maoist socialism,” he states. “Many Chinese people, from the lower to middle and upper classes, are struggling to come to terms with the shifts in society – their wealth and the lack of a religious guidance. This explains why self-help has entered the realm of both the high- and low-brow, and it’s ubiquitous in every medium. People in China nurture the romantic idea that the self can be helped, because they were raised in an environment that didn’t offer them such assurance.” Yet, mindfulness seems to offer that very assurance. In its most authentic form, research suggests that some techniques can provide significant psychological and

Shanghai’s former French Concession, the project is an ambitious one. The brainchild of businessman and entrepreneur Chavalit Frederick Tsao and his brother Calvin, the center offers integrated programs that focus on physical health, mind-body alignment, thriving relationships and life purpose. Its core philosophy is to help people ‘actualize their possibilities’ – which sounds a little too hippy for me – but the courses are refreshingly free of New Age mumbo jumbo. They span yoga, weight management, family therapy, mind coaching, life coaching and acupuncture, forming what the center calls a ‘Mindful Journey Program.’ Wright begins by asking me to focus on the first thing that comes to mind, and to be aware of the physical feeling it triggers. Countless visions follow – imaginary lists, boxes to tick, hypothetical situations. But, crucially, I’m the one leading the session. Wright simply encourages me to talk, pay attention and link my trains of thought to the tension gathered around specific areas of my body. This form of meditation is far from the bliss one might imagine. Instead of clearing the mind, it accepts thoughts and feelings without following them; letting them exist while returning again and again to breathing. The experience is not exactly comfortable, but it makes me feel better: less anxious, less angry. In the weeks that follow, Wright sporadically contacts me to check how I am doing (in a genuine rather than sanctimonious way). He reminds me to focus on myself, and the ‘list’ of things that cause me stress, which comes as a welcome prompt in my day. With time, I find myself becoming more mindful of my feelings. I am, by nature, averse to proselytizing, but I begin to see how this can be so helpful to many. Mindfulness is not a catechism, an ideology, a belief system, a technique or a philosophy. It is a way of being, on your own terms, and I can get on board with that. But whether this reflects the wider mindfulness industry is a different matter. While Octave’s approach is therapeutic, the HSP Body and Brain Training Center, a mindfulness ‘academy’ from South Korea (also recently opened in Shanghai), offers something altogether different. Standing for ‘happiness,’ ‘smile’ and ‘peace,’ HSP’s courses and workshops aim to promote these three aspects through integrated exercise for body and mind. The method – also known as Dahn Yoga – was started by South Korean educator Ilchee Lee in 1985 and is now found in thousands of centers worldwide. Nora Lee, the

" We are 2 0 poun d s ov er w eight; w e are in d e b t; w e can ’ t b elie v e w e slept w ith that gu y; w e can ’ t b elie v e w e didn’t" physiological benefits. Mindfulness training has been shown to reduce the risk of relapse in recurrent depression by a third – encouraging data considering the World Health Organization has warned that mental health problems will become the biggest burden of disease in developed countries by 2030. A recent meta-analysis of 209 studies concluded that interventions based on mindfulness showed “large and clinically significant effects” in treating anxiety and depression – effects, crucially, that were maintained through follow-up sessions. If done with real conviction, one hour of meditation, like the Zen workshop I undertook at the Live Zen Center, can indeed help reduce stress. As the Shanghai lifestyle coach, Wright, had told me: “people just need to find what works for them.” And so, after the breathing, the search for Master Wang’s purpose and my failed attempt to focus on the candle, I sit down with Wright at Octave for a one-on-one mindfulness practice. Housed in a modern-looking building of glass, wood and concrete in the heart of

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Shanghai school’s chief practitioner, tells me that it’s an educational and experiential approach to mindfulness that blends ancient Eastern philosophy with modern sport science, “with the intent to unlock your brain's natural potential.” I must concede that she’s absolutely right on the experiential part: the one-hour session is a mix of high-intensity exercises resembling yoga and martial arts, stretches and breathing techniques. It’s exhausting, in a good way, although at times a little odd (at one point we’re asked to ‘thank our knees’ and ‘pay respect to our eyes’). But overall, an energetic session. The educational aspect emerges once I sit with Lee to discuss signing up for a batch of lessons (which I don’t take up). “The routines we do follow five steps,” she explains. “We first want to awaken your body. Step two is to unlock your brain and help you work on yourself. Learning to release negative emotions comes after that, and then we teach about integrating the mind to reach your goals. This takes three to six months. Finally, step five is brain mastering, which is a lifetime condition.” Although I’d enjoyed the session, this

sales pitch makes me a little wary of the HSP approach. The five steps (and the three- to six-month timeline) all sound a little too forced. Lee keeps talking about the “positive energy” that HSP will help me release. Maybe she’s right, but mostly it

“At one point w e ’ re aske d to ‘ thank our knees ’ an d ‘ pay respect to our e y es ” feels like she’s trying to sell me a package, a quick fix for eternal happiness. And this is the very problem with the marketization of mindfulness. What has buying six months of classes got to do with

the ancient art of meditation? And what does going into a meditative workshop in pricey Lululemon gear have in common with the Buddhist ethic of non-attachment to material goods? The man who redefined the term in the 1970s, Kabat-Zinn, recently warned of a “sort of superficial ‘McMindfulness’ is taking over, which ignores the ethical foundations of the meditative practices and traditions from which mindfulness has emerged, and divorces it from its profoundly transformative potential.” He’s almost certainly right. While I probably can’t afford to go to Octave every week, Wright’s approach was effective because it made me aware in a practical, simple way, devoid of any props – no staring at candles or thanking my body parts. But the apps, the training centers, the coloring books – they are all trends that the mindfulness industry has planted its flag on. It doesn’t seem unreasonable to suppose that, in a world of constant stress and distraction, sitting still and relaxing for a while might do some good. But can’t we just learn the method from the word? █

Do Something Wonderful

This Christmas

mmerse yourself in the festive spirit this year with stylish Yuletide treats for all in the heart of Xintiandi. Dine in style at Cachet Buffet’s luxurious Christmas Eve dinner, or come for a hearty Christmas Day lunch. With unlimited Bollinger Champagne options for grownups and complimentary meals for under fives, Christmas at Cachet includes everyone. Elegant, award-winning afternoon teas tailor-made for the season are also the perfect treat to pass by a wintery afternoon. Alternatively, bring The Langham’s culinary expertise right to your home with housemade pumpkin or apple pies, and entire take-home turkey feasts to feed the family. Reserve a little luxury for yourself or someone special this season, only at The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi. See more at www.langhamhotels.com/shanghai or call (021) 2330 2420 for reservations and enquiries. 99 madang Lu, by Taicang Lu 马当路99号, 近太仓路 Nearest metro: Huangpi Nan Lu, 3 mins. (tlxtd.f&binfo@langhamhotels.com)

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Snobby Staff Can Boost Luxury Retail Sales

arren Dahl, the BC Innovation Council Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Faculty at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, is the world’s leading marketing researcher for the second year in a row, according to the American Marketing Association. A finalist for The Economist’s Business Professor of the Year in 2013, Dahl’s research interests include consumer behavior, new product development and creativity.

When it comes to luxury brands, the ruder the sales staff the better the sales, according to research by Professor Dahl.

The Journal of Consumer Research study reveals that consumers who get the brush-off at a high-end retailer can become more willing to purchase and wear pricey togs.

“It appears that snobbishness might actually be a qualification worth considering for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton or Gucci,” says Dahl. “Our research indicates they can end up having a similar effect to an ‘in-group’ in high school that others aspire to join.”

For the study, participants imagined or had interactions with sales representatives – rude and not. They then rated their feelings about associated brands and their desires to own them. Participants who expressed an aspiration to be associated with high-end brands also reported an increased desire to own the luxury products after being treated poorly. The effect only held true if the salesper-

son appeared to be an authentic representative of the brand. If they did not fit the part, the consumer was turned off. Furthermore, researchers found that sales staff rudeness did not improve impressions of mass-market brands.

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“Our study shows you’ve got to be the right kind of snob in the right kind of store for the effect to work,” says Dahl.

The researchers also found that improved impressions gained by rude treatment faded over time. Customers who expressed increased desire to purchase the products reported significantly diminished desire two weeks later. Based on the study’s findings, Dahl suggests that, if consumers are being treated rudely, it’s best to leave the situation and return later, or avoid the interactions altogether by shopping online.

The study has been featured in leading global news outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, GQ, CNN and The Telegraph.

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LIFE & style Spotlight

Chris O’Brien and Deanna Wong, Co-Founders of COB Originals

Deanna: …with a bit of wit and cheekiness added along the way!

How did the venture come about? Deanna: It started out as our little passion project and creative outlet when we were living in Beijing. China’s such an easy place to find inspiration but we felt this wasn’t being reflected in the mid-range clothing brands available at the time. Options were limited to fast-fashion conglomerates that we also have at home or the usual tourist-trap T-shirt shops. No one wants to look like a tourist, so we set out to create refined designs rooted in local culture, strictly avoiding the stereotypical dragon and panda motifs. It’s an alternate narrative on China, with our own unique twist.

What does COB Originals stand for? Chris: My name: Chris O’Brien – COB. I came up with the logo on a whim, before we even started making our first designs, and it just stuck. We really like how the letters are interconnected with each other. It’s a reflection of how people are part of Shanghai’s culture, regardless of if you’ve lived here all your life or have only just arrived. We might change it though, as it feels a bit Made in China

Bowtiful Ties

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Your brand philosophy in a nutshell. Chris: We let Shanghai’s urban culture and history inspire us to create fresh and relevant premium streetwear designs. Our apparel and accessories are made for the creative, stylish and fun-loving people of Shanghai and beyond.

narcissistic at the moment. Congee On Bread? China’s Own Brand? We’ll work on it… Who does what? Chris: I come up with initial concepts and Dee acts as a filter, getting rid of all the crap I throw out there. She has a tricky role as I’m sure it’s not easy for her to tell me when an idea just isn’t working or that it needs more depth. Deanna: We bounce ideas around, then Chris refines the artwork or we collaborate with a local artist to create that final design. I help with details but mostly focus on garment design. Aside from that, I also manage the production process and overall operations of running a clothing brand. Chris: She’s the boss!

What’s the most fun part of it all? And the most challenging one? Chris: For me, it’s those “aha!” moments when an idea hits me and I frantically try to find a way to jot it down. It’s always a challenge taking that raw concept to the finished design but also very rewarding when we’re Wearing a bow tie outside a formal occasion is the menswear equivalent of smirkingly saying “whatevs” in everyday conversation. It’s bold and courageous – an act that speaks of not giving a damn about what people think. We salute the bravery of those undertaking such a feat. Their cue came from hip-hop: Pharrell Williams wears one, and he sure looks rad in it. So it’s no wonder that after being discarded as a universal wanker detector for so long, bow ties have been steadily popping up again in both high street shops and indie labels. The stylish 2015 man loves them, wants them, and he’s not afraid to show it. In Shanghai, Croque Monsieur will satisfy every man’s bowtiful fix. Started by Frenchwoman Mathilde Guilvout, the

shooting and can finally see this thing you’ve been slaving over as a product that you can touch. And then you start again… Deanna: Photographing the final product is always exciting because it plays a huge part in determining how others view our brand. We’ve been fortunate to work with some incredibly talented photographers and models. The most challenging part definitely falls under the production process – more specifically, sourcing quality materials in small quantities that meet our standards and requirements. It’s a constant struggle and method of trial and error that requires a large dose of patience and persistence.

How does Shanghai influence your aesthetic? Deanna: In so many ways! The people, the architecture, the streets, the behaviors. All our designs somehow relate back to Shanghai. It’s a great place to look for inspiration. > room 202, building 3, 764 changle lu, by fumin lu 长乐路 764弄3号楼202室,近富民路 (185 0160 4370, call ahead before dropping by, www.coboriginals.com – free shipping in china)

label does unique handmade bow ties named after French guys. Each piece comes in limited editions, which allows Guilvout to really focus on the fabric quality and the originality of the prints she uses. “Bow ties are funnier than ties,” she says. “They can be classy, dandy or hipsters. And they look good on girls too.” For that extra dash of panache, Croque Monsieur also does made-to-order pieces – you simply choose the color, style or print you want and Guilvout will deliver. We can’t think of a better adjective than ‘zany’ to sum this up. RMB280 each.

> contact croque monsieur on wechat and facebook, or ﬁnd it at select 18, bldg 96, lane 39 shaanxi nan lu, by Xinle lu 西南路39弄96号楼, 近新乐路

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R Factory x Star Wars

When Luke Skywalker appeared on Rodarte’s catwalk last year, The Force began a full-on fashion surge that’s sure to keep soaring as the saga’s latest instalment is released this month. Here in Shanghai you can channel the geek chic trend with indie label R Factory’s Star Wars-themed capsule collection of totes, shoes and accessories. Pieces span graphic, futuristic prints, starry designs, and a clever juxtaposition of vibrant light colors and dark leather details (GET IT??). Prices start at around RMB228 for a Darth Vader luggage tag and RMB398 for a C-3PO wallet, going up to RMB1,280 for a “I Am Your Father” emblazoned shoulder bag and RMB3,480 for some seriously bold and Force-inspired ankle boots. Not exactly cheap, but, honestly, when it comes to finding a truly novel way to spend your money on Star Wars-themed merchandise, isn’t any price just totally fine? > rfactory.cn. contact them on wechat at rfactorY2012.

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oliday season is upon us, which means it’s time to think about that all-important Christmas /New Year’s party outfit. Whether it’s to ring in the start of 2016 or rock your office Yuletide bash, you’re bound to be faced with the party-frock dilemma this month. The new season trends have dictated the style for this festive time will be sequins, textured fabrics and embellishment for the ladies, while gents are expected to be sporting velvet (yes, you heard us), print shirts and roll necks. Feeling a little confused? Fret not. Here’s our edit of the best garb to help you shimmer through all the boozing, bashing and boogying.

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Pull&Bear high heel glitter ankle boots RMB359 www.pullandbear.com

Stradivarius glitter clutch RMB159 www.stradivarius.com

Perforated plate necklace RMB450 www.cosstores.com

Topshop shearling chubby jacket by Boutique RMB7,600 www.topshop.com

H&M V-neck strappy top RMB149 www.hm.com

Topshop embossed velvet skirt RMB825 www.topshop.com

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Zara strapless dress RMB199 www.zara.cn

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Present Perfect That’s Christmas Gift Guide

By Marianna Cerini

lice up the pumpkin pie. Pour the mulled wine. Whip up that boozy eggnog you know you love. It’s Christmas time again, which also means it’s gift season. What to buy the Shanghailander who has everything?Enter our yearly gift guide. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or want to splurge, we’ve made sure to put together a handful of ideas that are going to cover everyone on your list – nerds, hipsters, fashionistas, mums, you name it. We’ve made your Christmas shopping a total cinch, basically. Now, let’s get some more of that mulled wine please…

Fantasy Fanatic handmade Dancing Granny badge, RMB88 shop117127887.taobao.com, www.zhangliangray.com

Fake Natoo x Redesigns, handbag RMB1,680 xinlelu.com

Penguin passport holder, RMB128 www.penguin.com.cn, boogend.world.taobao.com

(RI) 1 Kentucky straight rye whiskey, RMB490 www.deansbottleshop.cn

Diptyque holiday 2015 candles, RMB950 www.1010apothecary.com.cn

GoPro Hero4 Silver, RMB2,998

BB-8 App enabled droid, RMB1,198

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Platane necklace, RMB2,280 www.platane.cn

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Yazbukey lipstick necklace, RMB1,960 ooakselect.taobao.com

Secret Garden coloring book, RMB42

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Chamberlain waterproof tote bag, RMB235 www.youngchineseblood.com

Jones silk tie, RMB450

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Les Petites Shanghaiennes Shimen Lu headband, RMB140

Charles Philip Lizzette slipper, RMB1,200

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Florentia Village

A Shopper’s Paradise

he second designer outlet in China, Florentia Village – Shanghai Luxury Designer Outlet, is your one-stop destination for the festive season. Operated by European retail company RDM Group under the helm of Managing Director Maurizio Lupi – a retail professional with over 25 years’ experience in Europe, America and Asia – the shopping hub is a fervent promoter of premium fashion brands. Walking through the gorgeous settings of an Italian-style environment, shoppers can find incredible deals and heavily discounted items from fashion houses like Armani, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Celine and Givenchy to name a few. From December 5 to January 3, Florentia Village – Shanghai Luxury Designer Outlet is offering up to 80 percent off on selected brands and, to help you get in the festive spirit of things, is bringing a 14-meter high Christmas tree to its main square, the charmingly named Piazza San Firenze. Adding to it, a Santa Claus League scheduled to appear every weekend and on Christmas

Eve and Christmas Day is sure to put a smile on the faces of grownups and children alike. (If you are wondering what a Santa Claus League is picture this: Magician Santa, Clown Santa, Musician Santa, Hot Girl Santa and Dancer Santa performing tricks and routines.) The shopping haven is also holding an online “Hot Shooting” campaign, asking customers to send a photo of its Christmasdecorated premises to their Weibo account, @Florentia Village. Tag three friends for a chance to win a RMB500 gift card. And if you follow their WeChat account (上海佛罗伦萨小镇), you’ll get another small but delightful Christmas gift. Your festive season, sorted.

> 58 Zhuoyao lu, by huazhou lu, Pudong new district 浦东新区卓耀路58弄, 近华洲路.two shuttle bus services connect the Village to cbds (People square and century avenue). (www.ﬂorentiavillage.com)

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Shang Xia scarf, RMB3,300 www.shang-xia.com

Voucher for a shave at Doc Guthrie’s RMB298 docguthries.com

Briefcase record player, RM800

Qiujiang Lu Electronics Market, 500-526 Qiujuang Lu, by Sichuan Bei Lu 虬江路 500-526号, 近四川北路

Peter Jensen x Fashionary, RMB188 www.10corsocomo.cn

Lily’s Antique leather box, RMB639 www.hualunjiaju.com

COB ORIGINALS unisex crew neck jumper, RMB480 www.coboriginals.com

DYI gel manicure kit, RMB265 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

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Shokay ‘Knot of Eternity’ hat and touch screen gloves set, RMB598

HAY Kaleido trays RMB99-469,

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Alice+Olivia x Lane Crawford Stacey mug, RMB190 www.lanecrawford.com.cn

Fornasetti teapot, RMB5,800 www.10corsocomo.cn

Homes Up hand tufted wool carpet navy blue, RMB2,699 www.homes-up.com

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Scene & Heard

by Marianna Cerini

Guo Pei x MAC

Pair China’s most esteemed haute couturier with one of the hippest, freshest and boldest makeup companies out there and you get a pretty rad collaboration like that of Guo Pei x Mac. Inspired by what she has called her “garden of the soul,” the Beijing fashion doyenne has created a 16-piece line of gorgeous cosmetics that make an excellent collector’s edition, if you ask us. The overall palette shows some unusual hues, chosen by the designer as a reminder of “the universe and our world,” but that shouldn’t be surprising given Pei’s aesthetic grandeur. The range includes eye shadow quads in deep blues and honeyed neutrals, rich lipsticks in creamy pinks, corals, bright red and luscious nudes, plus eyeliners, blushes and powders in vibrant jewel tones punctuated by deep graphite. What really makes this cooperation stand out is its presentation, however: all housed in fabric-wrapped packaging — hand-sketched by Pei herself – items come shrouded in exotic floral prints in gold and yellow. Beautiful and exquisitely crafted, this is a line bound to surpass your wildest beauty dreams. Prices range from RMB400 for lipsticks up to RMB780 for eye shadows. > www.maccosmetics.com.cn

Both

Following the success of its online sports line Welland, Singapore’s ATX Group has embarked on a stylish new initiative with two stores in artsy Red Town. Both Boutique carries over 40 indie brands, with particular focus on shoes, stocking labels like Italian handcrafted footwear Antonio Maurizi and Japanese streetwear pros Onitsuka Tiger, as well as products spanning clothing, accessories, bags and stationary. A display is exclusively devoted to shoes created by in-house designer James Tseng, with Both planning to work with more local designers in the future. Across the street is Both Music Cafe. Impossibly hip records, from The Last Poets to what seems like the entire Stones Throw discography line the walls of the two-floor space. While they aren’t for sale, portable turntables are available. Guests can pick up a coffee or a bottle of beer while giving any of the store’s records a spin. AC > suite b106, red town, 570 huaihai Xi lu, by Kaixuan lu 淮海西路570号红坊创意园区b106, 近凯旋路 (6271 6066, www.both.com)

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Oysho

Shanghai isn’t exactly teeming with affordable – and actually wearable – lingerie and loungewear brands (most labels show way too much lace in the first case, and way, way too many granny pants in the second) but Oysho is a true exception – and has a special place in our heart for it. The brand, which belongs to the Inditex Group (which also owns high-street staples Zara, Massimo Dutti and Stradivarius), entered the Chinese market four years ago, bringing comfy, sometimes sexy and always covetable designs to its 53 branches (and counting) across the country. A couple of seasons ago, the label started doing sportswear, offering breezy tops and funky gym shorts. This winter, it has turned its eyes to yoga. A far cry from the pricey gear of similar labels, the collection spans leggings, loose trimmed tops and supportive bras in a palette of bright blue, purple, red and metal colors, alongside vibrant prints featuring dots, graphic patterns and snake motifs, for an edgier urban vibe. Perfect to greet the sun in a salutation pose. RMB99-699. TFZ > 990 nanjing Xi lu, by taixing lu 南京西路990号, 近泰兴路 (6281 2022, www.oysho.cn)

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Prim and Polished

Lilian Au posing for us in one of her favorite corners of the house. “The pictures behind me are very personal,” she says. “They are memories of my travels.”

A Furniture Enthusiast’s Perfectly Edited House By Marianna Cerini, Photos by Nicky Almasy

f one were to look up the expression ‘urban oasis’ in the dictionary, pictures of Lilian Au’s home would be right next to it. And perhaps that’s no surprise: the Hong Kong native is the China General Manager of furniture venture Indigo Living (that gorgeous store on Anfu Lu, in case you don’t know), so a discerning eye for attractive décor is clearly part of her DNA. “I grew up surrounded by interesting design and furnishings,” she says, “and that has seeped through my aesthetic and approach to life – from the places I've worked at to the homes I've lived in over the years. I like simple but beautiful things.” Her house, a renovated, expanded apartment in an old lane house off Huahai Zhong Lu, could be described just so.

Au moved into the flat two years ago, almost on a whim. “I lived in another historical building when I first got to Shanghai,” she says, ”but had loads of problems with it. I started looking for new places, and couldn’t find anything for a while. Then, one day, I returned from a business trip to Dubai and just thought, ‘I’m going to get something by tonight.’ And I did.” She moved in the following day, and slowly started making it her own. 3 2 | d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

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The space shows 1930s wooden floors and iron frame windows alongside contemporary details and colors. Au had the wallpaper made to measure after finding a motif she liked on Pinterest. “Being in the furniture business means you can get almost anything you dream of made. The team at Indigo has been a great help in that respect.”

Au’s bedroom is like a dream, and features a tasteful blend of furnishings and items from some of the best furniture brands around, from Indigo Living to West Elm.

“I love a retro-turned-modern aesthetic,” says Au, “but also lots of exotic motifs, or random knick-knacks I find around. My style is clean and streamlined, but I like to surround myself with odd, unique bits.” That’s obvious in every corner of the house.

A loft area works as storage/closet space for Au. Underneath it is a minimal lounge corner perfect for reading. Despite working for Indigo Living, Au likes to point out that not everything she owns is from her company. On the contrary, “I am a huge furniture enthusiast, so I often go and pick up lots of items from other places too, or add personal items and mementos. As much as I love the brand and my job, I wouldn’t like my house to look like an Indigo Living showroom! It has to feel lived in.”

The kitchen is yet another example of Au’s clean, almost Scandi-inspired aesthetic.

A piece Au had made here, as an homage to her native Hong Kong.

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Chiang Mai, the Heart of the North

Where the Thai Adventure Awaits By Lauren Hogan

trip to Thailand instantly conjures images of beautiful beaches and crystal blue coastlines, but a visit to Chiang Mai, the country’s northern capital, offers more than just sun and sea – although both are still very much possible. Tucked among the foothills of the rainforest, the colors and canopies of lush vegetation surrounding Chiang Mai seem to stretch on forever, peppered with bubbling hot springs, rushing waterfalls and numerous trails. Within the city center, remnants of its former version still stand – the old city walls surround most of the perimeter, and temples are dotted throughout its extension. The laid-back attitude of the happy-go-lucky locals is contagious, and time soon becomes irrelevant. Despite the breezy, relaxed vibe, the city beckons to be explored. From soaring through the treetops to trekking alongside elephants, not to mention an endless array of culinary delights readily available to fuel every activity, it’s hard to run out of things to see, do and sample. To get you started, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite treks, tips, and tastes for your next Chiang Mai expedition.

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“If you’ve seen one temple, you’ve seen them all,” is a phrase travelers of South East Asia travelers will be more than familiar with – perhaps sometimes with reason. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an exception to the rule, however. One of northern Thailand’s most sacred temples, the monastery was established in 1383 by King Keu Naone to enshrine a piece of bone, said to be from the shoulder of the historical Buddha, and its founding legend is learned by every school kid in Chiang Mai. The wat itself is a beautiful example of northern Thai architecture, reached via a strenuous, 306-step staircase flanked by mosaic naga (serpents); the climb is intended to help devotees accrue Buddhist merit. Once you reach the top, a fantastic bird's eye view over the city awaits. While taxis will readily give you a lift up, it’s also possible to moped to this spot should you feel so inclined.

Shopaholics

Thailand is known to be great for shopping, and Chiang Mai is where you’ll want to bring plenty of empty suitcases to fill. The destination is famed for its many handmade products, including cotton scarves, leather sandals and wood carvings, but also hippy offerings like undyed cotton shirts and indie designer garbs. The Saturday Night Market is an excellent place to start. Perennially bustling with food vendors, oneof-a-kind knick-knacks and handicrafts, and lots and lots of people, it’s best to head there early to enjoy the experience (unless you want to feel like you’re in the middle of People’s Square Metro station during rush hour). Bargain hunters in search of gifts and souvenirs will also love the Night Bazaar, which opens daily from 5pm. Again, arrive early and make sure to eat at the cantina-style dining hall, which offers a plethora of local specialties. If that’s not enough shopping for one trip, pencil in the Sunday Market (also called Walking Street Market). Packed with stalls selling locally handcrafted goods made from paper, silk, wood and ceramics, the market runs from late afternoon until midnight and is located in the center of Chiang Mai’s Old City, beginning at Tha Phae Gate. The first sale of the night is sometimes followed by a small ritual or prayer, in the hope that more business will follow. 3 4 | d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

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Rainy Day Fun

A rainy day or two is to be expected in this tropical destination. When you need an escape from the drizzle, plan a trip to Art in Paradise, Chiang Mai’s 3D art museum (random, we know). Great for kids and groups, it’s easy to spend an afternoon in this multi-layered mansion of murals. Don’t forget your camera! (www.chiangmai-artinparadise.com)

Elephant Lovers

Determining which place will grant a memorable pachyderm experience can be a little daunting – there are over 70 elephant camps in Chiang Mai, and not all of them share the same level of care toward the beloved cĥāng. Doing some research ahead of your trip to find an ethically appropriate center is a must, and so is avoiding any place offering ‘shows.’ To start, try Elephant Nature Park, Blue Elephant Thailand Tours and Patara Elephant Farm. We chose the latter, opting for the half-day experience (versus a full day). We had more than enough time to bathe, feed, and care for “our elephant,” and the experience was more than we could have hoped for.

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For the Adventurous

Book a tour with Next Step Thailand. Our private two-day adventure consisted of a two-hour cycle through temples and the Chiang Mai countryside, bathing in waterfalls, bathing elephants in waterfalls, bamboo rafting, a Thai cooking lesson, and a half-day hike where we sang songs in a Karen village school, ate wasps, and rinsed off in a third waterfall. Accommodation, meals, and a lifetime of memories included. (www.nextstepthailand.com) Also, go ziplining. You’ll see flyers everywhere for Flight of the Gibbon, a zipline course that allows visitors to swing through the canopies alongside monkeys. If that sounds slightly intimidating, Eagle Track is also a good option, and cheaper too. Their gold package includes 16 ziplines, three abseils, two sky bridges and 14 other platforms. Plus a certificate of completion. Winning. (www.treetopasia.com, www.eagletrackchiangmai.com)

For Kicks

Those looking to tap into Muai Thai, the country’s national sport, should make sure to book a class at one of the many schools in town. We recommend Team Quest, which also offers room and board if you’re really serious about wanting to pack in some punches. (tqmmathailand.com)

For the Extremely Adventurous

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Motorbiking: If you feel comfortable cruising around the countryside, the Mae Hong Son Loop is not to be missed. You’ll need to devote at least a couple of days to the 600km-long ring, which guarantees a stunning experience of northern Thailand’s lush surroundings and breathtaking landscapes. Make sure to save an extra couple of days to stay in Pai, a ‘hippy’ town located several hours north of Chiang Mai. (It’s also possible to get to Pai via bus for 150-180 baht). For courageous cruisers, we recommend renting from Pop Rider, which has several locations around the city. (Facebook: sompong.chiangmai.5)

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Pai?

Rent mopeds (Aya Service provides maps of the local area and is the only company to offer insurance). Do a loop around Pai and explore. Highlights include: Pai Canyon, the Pom Bok, Mor Paeng and Mae Yen Waterfalls, and ‘the land split’, where you’ll receive free local snacks from a friendly farmer. This is a must-do! Go tubing. Don’t forget beers – dry bags are provided as cooler carrying cases. (www.thairafting.com) Food street. Just keep eating.

We strongly suggest sampling a little bit of, well, everything, and the night markets are perfect for that. But for those looking to sit and munch for a while: Cooking Love – A quaint spot with an extensive range of traditional Thai dishes, including a wide selection of vegetarian offerings. The coconut curry, served within the nut itself, is a must-try.

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Khao Kha Moo from the ‘Cowboy Hat Lady’ – Made famous by American chef and food writer Anthony Bourdain, this woman whips up stewed pork leg served with her own special sauce. She can be found in the food market at Chang Phueak (the north gate) in late evening.

BB Mantra – Relax within the city walls at this well-kept and affordable hotel, which – bonus points – has a pool. They also have an in-house restaurant sharing the same menu as Cooking Love. (www.bbmantra.com) Viva Chiang Mai – If you want to just get away from it all – or sleep in a treehouse – stay on the outskirts and relax at this lush paradise. Gym facilities and massages available. (Food not served on site, but restaurants are within walking distance). (www.vivachiangmai.com)

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A Stylish Shang Xia Brings Luxurious Warmth to This Season’s Fashion

ust as the seasons pass and bring with them change and new beginnings, so do the garments we wear. For Shang Xia, China’s high-end lifestyle brand, that means novelty motifs and hues this winter. Shifting away from the delicate, ethereal and cloud-inspired motifs of spring/summer, the label’s current collection is all about bold lines and rich colors, each design inspired by the very elements that we associate with this time of year. The overall selection speaks of warmth and comfort, without sacrificing style and the venture’s long-established elegance, however. Staying true to Shang Xia’s philosophy of creating pieces that seamlessly integrate traditional Chinese craftsmanship with contemporary details, the latest winter offerings are both modern and timeless, urban and elegant, featuring a contemporary aesthetic weaved with the time-honored elegance of Chinese style. Modern-day pieces sure to become classic additions to any wardrobe span cozy silk and wool blend scarves; hand woven, seamless Mongolian cashmere coats and luxuriously soft dresses and separates. Pieces are gathered into flowy, elegant silhouettes; while colors like Shang Xia red, chrysanthemum yellow, turquoise, aqua green and beige give way to a visually compelling palette. Among the accessories, a series of cashmere felt pouches in a plethora of earthy hues make the perfect winter bag, blending attitude with evergreen sophistication. For statement pieces, look no further than the label’s “Sun & Moon” collection. Its reversible coats and ponchos are a Shang Xia take on the classic Han style “shenyi” gown and show warm, sunny tones that will brighten up even the gloomiest of days. They are made of the highest quality buttery cashmere and wool and, paired with the right accessories, can easily be transformed to suit the duality of any occasion, whether the “sun” or “moon” is in the sky. With themes deeply rooted in Asian culture, and an eye for luxurious comfort, this is a winter collection that's perfect for fashion-savvy urbanites putting style and function as their top priority. Try for yourself: wrap up in the time-tested craftsmanship of luxurious silks, wools and cashmeres of Shang Xia and head out of the door: today is yours for the taking.

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Live naked

ention naked Retreats to people who have stayed at the Moganshan resort, and chances are they’ll sigh with lust or pure awe. The refuge is synonymous of sleek, contemporary hospitality, a jewel for China’s hotel industry and one of the most sought after resorts in the region. Eight years ago, it transformed the sleepy hills of Moganshan into a buzzing destination. Now, in what could be described as a ‘second coming,’ the naked brand is putting its transformative “naked touch” on a surprisingly diverse set of offerings – from nature to healthy food, work environments and eco-friendly products, experimental learning and healthcare, so that everyone can “live naked.” If you’re wondering what that means consider this: this past summer of 2015, the venture opened naked Bite on leafy Wuyuan Lu, bringing eclectically and exotically flavored food made with fresh and healthy ingredients to a diverse clientele of both expats and locals. Next to it, it set a retail operation in the shape naked Things, showcasing a wide range of eco-

friendly, thoughtful, crafty items. In October, it sent it s spectacular catamaran Arabella off to sail on the Andaman Sea, Thailand, upping the game of adventure and luxury for the restless souls craving to be allured by new facets of nature’s boundless beauty. And it doesn’t stop there. Perhaps not content to only cover the leisure side of life, last month the company unveiled naked Hub on Fuxing Lu, a contemporary space aimed to serve, sustain, and inspire the rising class of start-ups, mobile workers, and freelancers, through both providing ready-to-use work space and creating a tightly knit real life network enabled by technology. Five more projects are scheduled to be completed in 2016: two more naked Hub locations to open in February and March; naked Discovery, a learning center for children to study in an immersive, experimental, and hands-on manner in the summer; naked Castle, another project in Moganshan that resurrects a lost local landmark, slated for May; and naked Water, a new resort moored to both the glimmering water of Taihu and a

deep cultural reservoir of Suzhou, which is scheduled to open in October. The dream of naked is that of transforming one aspect of contemporary life – travel, eat, work, learn, and care – at a time, for a holistic approach to all-things lifestyle in modern China.. They sure are doing that well. Live naked. naked stables, no.37, shangxiazhuang Village, Paitou town, deqing county, Zhejiang Province naked hub, 1237 fuxing Zhong lu, by Jiashan lu naked retreats shanghai ofﬁce: 3/f, 297 wuyuan lu, by wukang lu (6431 8901)

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ARTS Coming to a theater near you

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Mojin: The Lost Legend

Julia Holter

DEC 18

The Mainland’s most successful online novel gets a big-budget film adaption starring Chen Kun (Painted Skin), Huang Bo (Lost in Thailand), Shu Qi (The Assassin) and Angelababy. Described as “China’s Tomb Raider,” the 1980s set film follows two grave robbers seeking hidden treasure across the country’s ancient mythical sites.

Skiptrace

DEC 24

Jackie Chan returns with his latest holiday blockbuster in this US-Chinese co-production. Based on a story of his own creation, Chan has enlisted Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2) to direct the action comedy. When his pursuit of a notorious crime boss causes his young niece (Fan Bingbing) to be targeted, Chan must enlist Jackass’s fast-talking Johnny Knoxville to help.

Mr. Six

DEC 24

Iconic director Feng Xiaogang (Personal Tailor) stars as an aging Beijing neighborhood kingpin living an isolated life in a hutong. When his son (Forever Young’s Li Yifeng) runs into trouble with drag-racing street gang members, he must tap into his old ways to teach the young thugs some old fashioned lessons in manhood. The film closed this year’s Venice International Film Festival. 4 0 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

This Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is a critics’ darling thanks to an enchanting sound that blurs the boundaries between indie music, modern composition and electronica. She’s the latest guest in Splitworks and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall’s Contemporale series. Your new album, Have You In My Wilderness, has received a lot of critical praise. I’m always happy if people enjoy my records. This one is different because it’s the first time I’ve worked within a somewhat familiar musical tradition – ballads. Musically, you’ve been described as a mix of pop, classical and avant-garde. I never consciously combine “genres” and I am not sure why people associate my music with classical. I did start writing music in traditional music school for other players and then eventually started recording myself. Maybe there is something in the fact that I studied a bit in the classical tradition, even though I never felt fully a part of it. You're playing classical concert halls and a rock club on your China tour. Preference? I like both types of venues. Sometimes a classical venue or museum can be nice because it’s very professional and hospitable; you're treated well. But I also like the energy of a small crowded bar show because people are very excited. It feels raw.

> thu Dec 3, 7pm (show starts at 7.45pm); RMB80-180. shanghai symphony orchestra hall, 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Baoqing Lu 复兴中路1380号, 近宝庆路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Despite reporting doubled net losses in the summer, streaming service Youku Tudou was fully acquired by Alibaba for USD27.60 per American depositary share (ADS). The deal is expected to be closed in the first quarter of 2016 and reflects the e-commerce giant’s ambitions in home entertainment. Earlier this year, they announced the Netflix-like subscription video service Tmall Box Office (TBO).

Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and friends will invade movie screens across Europe, North America and Japan in mid-December, but China will have to wait until next year. Star Wars: The Force Awakens wasn’t among the 34 foreign films allotted a 2015 release, despite an impressive publicity stunt in October that featured storm troopers taking over the Great Wall. Sad, we are.

What’s New Diao Dou is widely regarded as one of China’s leading satirists and has won the Zhuang Zhongwen Prize for Literature. Praised for his refusal to follow literary trends, Diao gets translated into English for the first time with Points of Origin. The short story collection was released by the acclaimed UK-based Comma Press and is available on Amazon. Busy Gang continue to rule Shanghai’s hip-hop scene and their Hong Kong-born, English-language spitter Al Rocco drops more hot fire. Red Money features beats by Grandtheft and Conrank, as well as guest verses from young guns like Young Peach. Exclusively released on Xiami for Singles Day, the mixtape is now available at alrocco. bandcamp.com.

Superheroes and humans co-exist in the Marvel Comics-affiliated series Powers. District 9’s Sharlto Copley stars as a former superhero turned mortal who is a detective in the division devoted to maintaining the peace. He must take on villains like Eddie Izzard’s power absorbing “Big Bad” Wolfe. The Sony PlayStation original is now streamable at iqiyi.com.

Guangzhou greats Zhaoze have created the world’s first electric guqin album with Yesterday, Yes Tonight, which merges their early rock influences with their signature guqin-driven post-rock sound. Tunes see frontman Hoyliang saws at the instrument with a cello bow, à la Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. Available at zhaoze.bandcamp.com.

The Hugo Prize-winning Three Body Problem series continues with The Dark Forest. In the second part of Liu Cixin’s pioneering trilogy, Earth is reeling from the revelation of an imminent alien invasion. Hope resides though in Luo Ji, an unambitious Chinese astronomer and sociologist baffled by why the aliens want him dead. The Tor-released English translation is available on Amazon.

The Beijing Do Hits collective continue their prolific streak with their third compilation release of the year. All of the members contribute bangers, highlighted by Howie Lee’s ‘婚前性行为是情网.’ Other mainstays from China’s underground like Soulspeak and Linfeng contribute. Do Hits, Vol. 3. is available on dohits.bandcamp.com.

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The Original Adam Lambert From Glam King to Down-to-Earth Singer-Songwriter By Zoey Zha

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From struggling musical theater singer to rocking 200,000 people in Ukraine with Queen, Adam Lambert has enjoyed a wild ride. The runner-up in the 2009 edition of American Idol has transcended the reality show thanks to his signature glam-rock style and powerful voice. As he returns to China for a January tour, we caught up with him in Beijing to chat about his new album, filling in for Freddie Mercury and OG Glamberts.

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How do you feel about your new album, The Original High? I’m really proud of it. I like the way it sounds, I love the messages in the songs and the response my fans are giving me on it. It’s a very cohesive album. As a singer, I discovered the possibilities of my vocals. And now I’m planning a tour! Currently, I’m putting ideas together and planning visuals. It’s really exciting.

The album cover is probably your most serious looking one and is visually stark. Was that the idea behind the album? There is definitely an idea of stripping back the concepts and excess that I’ve done in the past for something more revealing. I wanted it to be more grounded and classic.

The first album cover was like Lisa Frank – very colorful, sort of flamboyant weird. I loved it because that was what I was experiencing at that time. But now, I’m like, “let’s go the other way” because the music is more real, more melancholy and more moody. Lyrically, most of the songs in your new album seem more intimate. Yes, they are. Even the volume I sang at is much lower and quiet because I want you to feel me telling you a story and that you are the only one listening. Why was this the right time to make this change? It’s definitely a reflection about where I am right now. I’ve been through more relationships and career ups and downs. It got to a

certain point that I feel I’m grown up and more settled with myself. Hopefully, my songs reflect that.

Has your fanbase of 'Glamberts' changed over your career? I’m always surprised. I’ve got a group of die-hard fans, which is a very small group of women who would follow all my concerts in the US. We call them the 'OG Glamberts'.

I’ve seen young girls and even dads, especially on Queen’s tour. I see gay men in their 20s, who I call sisters. That’s a nice element to see because they are my peers and where I come from.

For this upcoming tour, I’ve selected a couple songs that I’ve never performed in concert before. I’m sure some of my fans will be overjoyed.

From reality show contestant to internationally renowned pop star, what have you gained and lost in this process? There is no handbook to teach you how to deal with all the sudden notoriety. It’s a learning process, but an exciting one. I had been working as a musical theater singer and playing in a garage band in Los Angeles for 10 years and still getting nowhere. Coming from American Idol changed my career suddenly. It was a shortcut to success for me. What was it like touring with Queen? They are so kind and treat me like a family member. When I got the invitation I wasn’t sure – I wasn’t going to turn down this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but I was

concerned about their fans’ reaction. I didn’t know if they would accept me singing these songs and I also hoped that I could pull this off. Now four years later, I feel like we finally did it and it’s still happening as an ongoing collaboration. It’s been amazing to tour and meet fans you might not be able to see on other occasions.

Were you worried about being compared with Freddie Mercury? I did at the beginning. But then I put in a lot of thought and time to figure out how to perform these songs as myself and still pay tribute to Freddie. Now, I don’t think about it anymore. How do you view China’s music scene? I’m impressed, actually. Obviously, there are influences of Western music here, but China also has a very strong culture. I find it very interesting to observe the cultural scene here. I still remember my collaboration with Zhang Wei on the Voice of China’s finale. He’s so talented and has such a good voice. What’s your next project? I don’t know. I think maintaining this career is the most challenging part, especially since pop music is so fickle. But doing TV or a film would be fun. tues Jan 5, 8pm; RMB480-98. Mercedes-Benz arena, 1200 shibo Dadao, by gaoke Xi Lu 世博大道1200号，近高科西路（400 610 3721, en.damai.cn）

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What a Wonderful World

Sa Dingding’s Musical Melting Pot Highlights Nexxus Shanghai BY Andrew Chin

oasting a bill that mixes EDM legends (Paul Oakenfold), ascending stars (KSHMR) and some of the city’s finest (Busy Gang), Nexxus Shanghai is poised to make a grand debut on December 19. While the stacked bill includes respected names like Norman Doray and DJ Falcon, the most exclusive performance will be a live collaboration between Shanghai bass overlord Conrank and China’s biggest world music star Sa Dingding. Dubbed by the London Times as Asia’s Björk, Sa has sold millions of records. She’s the first Chinese singer to snag a Grammy nomination thanks to her signature mix of traditional instruments and electronic textures. Born into a mixed Han ChineseMongolian household, Sa soaked in traditional sounds while growing up with her grandmother in Inner Mongolia. Adept at the guzheng (zither) and morin khuur (horse head fiddle), the singer rocketed to fame in 2001 aged 18 when she won a TV contest to be crowned China’s Best Dance Pop Singer. A few weeks after performing at London’s Lancaster House to an audience that included the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, Sa breaks down her musical philosophy. “The most important thing in music is expressing your ideas and personality; not the style,” she says. “I integrate all kinds of music to interpret my own. For contemporary musicians, electronic music allows us to fully use our imagination. You’re able to mix different sounds to create something that has no historical precedent.” Since re-emerging in 2007 with her sophomore album, Alive, Sa has used her early fame to push her unique musical agenda. She famously sings in Mandarin, Sanskrit, Tibetan, the near extinct Langhu language and another self-created dialect that’s inspired by the emotions of the music. Deeply inspired by Buddhism, her performances are known to incorporate Tibetan 4 4 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

pilgrims’ prostrations. Much like Björk, her stage costumes are a vibrant mix of color and creativity. For 2012’s The Coming Ones, Sa traveled across the remote mountains, plains and hills of southwest China to capture endangered traditional sounds. That disc features residents of the remote Christian Miao village of Xiaoshuijing singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, as well as her latest collaboration with EDM icon Oakenfold.

"I felt I needed a DJ who understood Chinese culture but also had a background in drum ‘n’ bass. Conrank’s style was very much in line with my thoughts and needs"

For her 2013 remix album Wonderland, she recruited Shanghai-based producer Conrank. “I felt I needed a DJ who understood Chinese culture but also had a background in dubstep and drum ‘n’ bass,” she explains. “I listened to a lot of DJs and found that Conrank’s style was very much in line with my thoughts and needs. His style has the most concise arrangements. They’re so clear and simple.” Conrank is equally complementary of his collaborator. “She’s up for taking risks,” he says of the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award winner. “There was a great respect for each other’s sound. We wanted to create something that people who appreciated bass music

would listen to without it being too difficult to understand for people who aren’t educated to that music.” Coming off an outstanding year that included collaborations with DJ Shadow and the October release of the excellent Ma Fan EP, Conrank will team up with Sa for their first joint performance in two years. While she’s excited about reuniting on December 19 at Nexxus, expect the set to be a one-off. As we chat, Sa is putting the finishing touches on her fourth album, The Butterfly Dream. Recorded in Beijing and Mumbai with producer Karsh Kale (Sting, Norah Jones), the album adds Indian flavors to Sa’s signature Chinese electronic sound. Flautist Naveen Kumar and Keralan singer/rapper Benny Dayal make appearances and Sa raves about recording in Mumbai, “where I got to understand the way Indian musicians write and record.” “Following Spring Festival, I plan to embark on an Asian tour,” she adds understatedly. “I hope people can come.” sat Dec 19, 3pm-late; RMB380-580. Broad auto Park, 89 guozhan Lu, by houtan Lu 浦东国展路189号, 近后滩路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Now or Never

A2LiVE Rings in the New Year

Otto Knows

The Swedish chart topper has collaborated with Britney Spears, remixed Imogen Heap and made a grand debut in the music scene with his Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) and Oliver Ingrosso collaboration ‘iTrack.’ With a propulsive electro house and progressive house sound, the ‘Work Bitch’ producer is responsible for solo hits like ‘Million Voices’ and this summer’s banger ‘Next to Me.’

onths after bringing the Budweiser STORM Festival to Shanghai and Shenzhen, A2LiVE are throwing their first New Year’s Eve extravaganza. Now or Never continues the standard of amazing production values, world-class lighting shows and international DJs that the festival established, but transports it all inside. Here’s the lowdown on the glitzy indoor warehouse party that promises to be a deluxe way to ring in 2016.

The brains behind the Budweiser STORM Festival is also a respected DJ known for long deep mixes with breakbeats and alternative tech-house. He’s spun across the world from New York to Tokyo, performing along side the likes of Christopher Lawrence, Ken Ishii and Sander Kleinenberg.

Styline

The German DJ has become a worldwide Internet phenomenon with over 200 million views of his high-octane sets. Known for his trademark ‘Power House’ mix of electro, dance and progressive house, he’ll be bringing his trademark energetic show back to Shanghai, months after a recent China tour.

Zedd

When the Russian-German producer first came to town for the inaugural STORM Festival, he was an upstart known for working with Lady Gaga. Now, he’s a bonafide star thanks to worldwide hits like ‘Clarity.’ The Grammy Award winner now straddles the line between electro house and the pop world, where he’s worked with Bieber, Selena and Ariana, while broadening his sound with this year’s chart-topping album, True Colors.

Carta

The Shanghai-born ItalianChinese DJ and producer may be just 19 years old, but he’s already a rising force within China’s dance scene. He started DJing at 13 and began producing at 16, crafting a distinct sound that’s made him the only Chinese DJ to be picked up by Spinnin’ sub-label Doorn Records. He’s since rocked the crowds at this year’s Budweiser STORM Festival and released a track on Juicy M’s imprint Jump Records.

thurs Dec 31, 8pm-late, RMB480 (advanced). west Bund art Centre, 2555 Longteng Didao, by Longyao Lu 龙腾大道2550号, 近龙耀路 (www.a2non.cn)

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tip of the iceland

The Enchanting World of múm BY Andrew Chin

When Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason met Gunnar Örn Tynes at his 18th birthday party, it was the start of a beautiful relationship. Two decades later, the two continue to embark on new adventures, bringing their acclaimed group múm to China for the first time for a December 18 show at MAO Livehouse.

ne of Iceland’s most enduring musical exports, múm have a distinct sound that could only be born on the Nordic island. Like Björk, they mix electronic beats with an assortment of instruments while crafting a beatific childlike sound reminiscent of Sigur Rós. Taking a break from recording their seventh album, Smárason bashfully admits, “I can hear what the múm sound is, but I couldn’t put it into words.” He describes it as a natural result of his musical partnership with Tynes. “Gunnar and I had been making electronic music since we were children and were of the first generation who had computers before we had guitars,” he says. “When we were playing all this rock music with guitars in an indie band called Andhéri, we never really looked at it as being any different than our computer music. We have always had these things so mixed up that there is no way to distinguish.” By their masterful 2000 debut Yesterday Was Dramatic – Today is OK, they had crafted their own gorgeous sonic world. Five albums later, múm remain an acclaimed act. Smárason admits that 2013’s Smilewound “was probably our most universally liked album,” and the band was handpicked by legendary producer Brian Eno to perform at this year’s Punkt Festival in Norway.

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Past projects include an alternative soundtrack to Battleship Potemkin and collaborations with Japanese pop singers Aco and Tomoyo. More recently, múm wrote an orchestral piece with German pianist Hauschka for the MDR Orchestra in Leipzig to perform. “These are our favorite projects,”

"Gunnar and I had been making electronic music since we were children and were of the first generation who had computers before we had guitars"

Smárason raves. “They’re complete luxuries that we get to do. We are happy whenever we get to explore a completely different world whether it’s theater, film or orchestras.” Equally comfortable working with the Polish Radio Choir as they are with

Australian pop goddess Kylie Minogue, Smárason credits that flexibility as the key to the band’s longevity. “One of the most important things about staying together this long is to keep it loose and realize time will always move on no matter what,” he says. “Most bands in Iceland are very relaxed on who the members in each band are. You can leave a band and someone else can step in. You can be in many different bands with different styles.” While Smárason and Tynes have been the band’s lone constants, múm currently boast a powerful eight-member lineup. Animal Collective touring cellist Hildur Guðnadóttir, Edea percussionist Samuli Kosminen and respected singer-songwriter Ólöf Arnalds are among its ranks. Noting that “our live set-up has evolved over time with us,” Smárason promises that the múm show will dip into the band’s immense discography. “It’s pretty random though. The reasons we play each of these songs are often underunderstandable to us,” he concludes, admitting he just made up a word. Fri Dec 18, 9-11.30pm; RMB220-260. Mao Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (6445 0086, newnoise.taobao.com)

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Quiet Storm

Chinese Football Leads the Next Wuhan Wave BY Andrew Chin

ritten into Mainland music lore as China’s original punk capital, Wuhan is now seeing a new crop of homegrown bands who are redefining the city’s sound. Leading the pack is Chinese Football, who bring their national tour to Yuyintang on December 18. While the self-described emo group’s serene sound may seem counter to the inyour-face spirit of the city’s legendary bands SMZB and AV Okubo, Chinese Football singer/guitarist Xu Bo promises that the band carries on Wuhan’s fiery legacy. “Live, we try to keep the original tension of punk music,” he says. “More importantly, we operate with a DIY attitude.” Comprised of veterans of the Wuhan music scene, Chinese Football formed four years ago, buoyed by the chemistry of Xu and guitarist Wang Bo. The band’s lineup solidified when bassist Li San and drummer Xiao Chao joined.

Citing late 1990s emo pioneers like Jimmy Eat World, Death Cab for Cutie, Get Up Kids and American Football as inspiration, Chinese Football specializes in a potent guitar-bass-driven, wistful indie rock sound. Much like the White Stripes, Xu finds power in sticking to the basics. “By setting that limit of guitar, bass and drums, we’re

"On Bandcamp, we’re getting positive comments from around the world"

constantly finding ways to break through to make something interesting,” he says. Building up their chops at Wuhan’s legendary VOX Livehouse, the band released

their self-titled debut through the venue’s WILD record label imprint in September. “We’re very happy and even a little surprised by the response,” Xu says. “On Bandcamp, we’re getting positive comments everyday from all over the world. Even the criticisms have been gratifying because it means someone is carefully listening and thinking about the music.” Lyrically inspired by “the fantasy of youth and its frustrations,” Xu promises the band members remain young at heart despite all having day jobs and entering their 30s. He brings up the rivalry between Herman and Max in Rushmore to note, “being young has nothing to do with age. I feel like I’m 20 when I’m performing.”

Fri Dec 18, 9-11.30pm; RMB50-60. yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安西路

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The Return of the Monkey King

Can China’s favorite fable save Peking Opera? BY Zoey Zha

"He is like Batman or Superman whose existence as a vigilante allows them to reach criminals when the law can’t. The Monkey King is an almighty force"

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eng roles, with most people interested in learning to become a dan – the singing role popularized by Mei Lanfang and predominantly depicting women. His concerns were echoed last month by The Guardian, which described the Peking Opera industry as “less a career than a calling,” when covering the National Peking Opera Company’s recent visit to England. “Things are more optimistic in Japan compared to China,” he says. “To be honest, the environment is more supportive there. It’s a pity, but we tend to shut this homegrown art form out.” As a performer, Yan is taking on the challenge of introducing the art form to a new generation. “It only feels strange if you’ve never seen a show,” he says. “Each flamboyant costume and movements tell a story. While it’s not as easy to understand as other forms of pop culture, it’s an art that has stood the test of time.” Fri Jan 1, 1.30pm, RMB 80-580.. 701 Fuzhou Lu, by yunnan Zhong Lu 福州路701号，近云南中路

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he idea of kicking off the upcoming Year of the Monkey with a series of Peking Opera performances of the Monkey King is too perfect to resist. And only Peking opera star Yan Qinggu was suitable for the titular role. With a fan base that stretches across the globe, he doesn’t hide his excitement about playing a character who continues to inspire hit films and television shows in China. “The Monkey King is such a classic and unique romantic character who can easily connect with audiences, regardless of their culture,” he says. “He is like Batman or Superman whose existence as a vigilante allows them to reach criminals when the law can’t. The Monkey King is an almighty force.” As a protégé of the legendary Zheng Fanxiang, who set the bar for performing as the Monkey King in southern China, Yan explains that the character must capture the essence of magnificence and grace. “There are certain rules to follow to bring out this figure,” he says before demonstrating. “You have to relax your body, let your shoulders and elbows down while concentrating all your energy at the waist. That should be the engine that leads every move.” While he routinely astounds audience with his agile yet graceful movements, Yan recalls how awkward his early training was. At 11 years old, he began to learn the art of being a wusheng – an acrobatic role in Peking opera that often depicts young warrior characters. “If you watched the movie Farewell, my Concubine, you’ll get an idea of what our lives are like as opera actors” he says. Though it wasn’t as life-threatening as depicted in the film, Yan recalls his childhood as a time of being nauseous from countless summersaults and painful stretching. As one of the few protégés of Zheng’s performing, Yan understands why fewer people are learning the art form. “It’s tedious, extremely physically demanding and doesn’t promise any fortunes,” he admits. “Hardly any parents nowadays would send their kids to suffer for Peking Opera.” The situation is even worse for the wush-

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Graham Elwood

Surviving Saddam and Shanghai street food BY Andrew Chin

ast month, Kung Fu Komedy opened what they describe as “China’s first dedicated stand-up comedy club” below Kartel. The first international comic to perform at the intimate space has been announced as Graham Elwood. The Los Angeles comic makes his return to Shanghai on December 4-5 after his successful debut last year. “I had a wonderful time,” he gushes. “The most memorable moment was eating street food after the show. This was more insane than the time I did shows in Afghanistan for the US military.” Known for his genial high-octane sets, Elwood began dabbling in comedy while studying finance in university. After realizing “I could never hold a real job,” he moved to Chicago where he took classes at Second City while ingratiating himself into the local scene. "I did a show on a double decker tour bus in Chicago and almost hit my head on a bridge," he laughs. "I was saved by a person yelling 'duck!'" However, he found notoriety when he moved to Los Angeles and began his Comedy Film Nerds podcast with Chris Mancini. “Comedy podcasting really began in Los Angeles around ten years ago by all these comics who were frustrated with trying to find work,” he explains. “Podcasting was a way for all of us to take control of our careers without anyone telling us what to do.” While he's since guested on The Sarah Silverman Program and hosted game shows like Strip Poker, he's been busy finishing the documentary Ear Buds. Fuelled by Comedy Film Nerds’ success, the film explores "the unique connection between podcasters and fans," and was funded by USD140,000 raised on Kickstarter. A preview was screened at this year’s LA Podcast Festival and Elwood hopes to submit the film to major film festivals upon completion. He admits that the film has taken over his past year, but is eager to return to the stage while sharing his knowledge to Kung Fu Komedy's crew of China based comedians. "The only way to get better is getting on stage as often as you can," he advises. "Don't try to be what you think a comic should be. Talk about your own stuff." While he repeatedly jokes about being scared of Shanghai’s street food, Elwood encountered a true fright during a USO tour to Iraq.

“We were at a place for one of Saddam Hussein’s mothers-in-law. I was sitting out on the patio looking at these weird hybrid carp fish that he created when I heard ‘Incoming! Incoming! Seek Shelter!’ over the loud speaker,” he recalls. “I ran inside and heard the rocket fly over my head. To this day, I’m amazed I didn’t just cry on the spot. This was one of the scariest things ever. Shanghai street food being second.”

"We were at a palace for one of Saddam Hussein’s mothersin-law when we were attacked by a rocket" Fri-sat Dec 4-5, 8.30-10pm, RMB100-150. Kung Fu Komedy Club, 4/F, 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu 襄阳路1号4楼, 近巨鹿路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

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The Snow Queen

Theatre Anon Revives Holiday Favorite by Andrew Chin

he struggle between good and evil literally falls from the heavens down to two young friends in The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen’s epic fairy tale has inspired Russia’s most popular animated film series, as well as the latest show by Shanghai-based Theatre Anon. “It’s a great journey and adventure like Alice in Wonderland and Oz,” says show director and Theatre Anon co-founder Arran Hawkins. “For me, it’s about captivating the audience, taking them somewhere else and giving them a joyous experience. That’s what theater is about.” Told over seven stories, Hawkins notes that the show is full of strong female characters that “have lost something,” from the main character Gerda to the titular antagonist. “Gerda is looking for her friend and even the Snow Queen might seem sinister, but she’s just lonely. There’s something missing in her life, which is why she steals children. She keeps trying to find a kid that will stay with her, but they keep freezing.” The Snow Queen’s run from December 3-12 at Anken Green will be the second time Hawkins has brought the show to Shanghai. Adapted with actress Natasha Portwood, it sold out eight of its twelve shows during its 2010 run at the 200-seat Ke Center for Shanghai Repertory Theatre. Original cast members Laurie PadgettFralick and Owen Ryan will reprise their roles as the Snow Queen and the narrator. Portwood will play several characters, while overseeing art direction. The cast is rounded out by Violet Mount (5 Women Wearing

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the Same Dress, The Learned Ladies), Aaron Garcia (A Streetcar Named Desire, Fight Club) and Zmack’s Rich ‘Punk’ Bochniak. Hawkins notes that this version will feature more songs and fewer cast members, requiring the actors to stay on stage for most of the show filling in a variety of roles. “I wanted to keep The Snow Queen an ensemble and tourable,” he explains. “We want to take it to Edinburgh next year and to Brighton next Christmas.”

"I would like to get to the point where Theatre Anon is able to use Shanghai as a base to create shows and then to tour them away"

As director of Apphia Campbell’s Black is the Color of My Voice, Hawkins has witnessed a Shanghai-created show find a global audience. The one-woman show was a bonafide Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit last year, scoring a four-star review from The Times. While he laughingly notes that “I turned it down twice,” Hawkins admits being reinvigorated by the show’s success. The Cornwall native first co-founded the Grinning Gargoyle theatre company with his university friends. Their annual shows

became such a hit that the company achieved professional designation before the 2008 financial crisis dried up funding and led to Hawkins’ move to Shanghai. After working closely with Shanghai Repertory Theatre for a few years, Hawkins struck out on his own in 2013. With Portwood and director Phil Knight, they started Theatre Anon with an acclaimed adaptation of Harold Pinter’s Betrayal. Earlybirds Education approached them to put on a show for kids, which led to last year’s Oz. “We found Anon to share our passion for theatre and to take people on beautiful, moving and thought provoking journeys,” Portwood says. “I have always loved the stories of Hans Christian Andersen. Ultimately, it’s about bringing to life an exquisite and timeless fairytale to create a magical experience for both children and adults like.” Hawkins admits that his partnership with Portwood often produces shows “that the family would love,” but as actors, they prefer dramatic roles. They’ll return to their roots next spring in the Knight-directed Dangerous Liaisons. While it’s too far away for Hawkins to divulge any details, he outlines his ambitions for Theatre Anon. “I would like to get to the point where Theatre Anon is able to use Shanghai as a base to create shows and then to tour them away.” Dec 3-12, 8pm (thurs-sat) and 3pm matinee shows (satsun); RMB180-200. anken green, 668 huai’an Lu, by Xisuzhou he Lu 淮安路668号，近西苏州河路

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Beethoven, Ezra Pound and China

Penguin China Explores Cross-Cultural Pollination BY Aelred Doyle

he Penguin China Specials series of short books is a joy, with writers including Paul French, Jonathan Fenby and Robert Bickers producing long essays of the kind that might appear in the New York Review of Books. Two new books in the series each address a specific example of cross-cultural artistic pollination, with lines of influence going both ways between China and the West. Beethoven in China by wife-and-husband team Sheila Melvin and Cai Jindong explains how Beethoven has been seen over the years as variously a Confucius figure, a stateapproved revolutionary, a banned representative of the bourgeoisie and a diplomatic salve. A Beethoven biography that first captured the imagination of the Chinese public a century ago remains required reading in all middle schools. As Cai and Melvin put it, “the world over, Beethoven’s music has been appropriated by saints and sinners alike, its perceived universality making it fair game for any cause. But there is no parallel to the depth and breadth of Beethoven’s integration into the culture, politics and private passions of China.” Cai, a Beijing-born conductor with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, writes of how Beethoven was embraced by China’s early twentieth-century intellectuals who hoped to enlist his values in bringing change over eighty years after the composer’s death The power of the music, and the potency of Beethoven’s depiction as a man who did not bow to his supposed betters and overcame great hardship including deafness, made him a powerful patron saint for young

people outraged by China’s betrayal in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and hungry for reform. Beethoven’s music was even performed at the funeral of Sun Yat-sen, first president of the Republic of China, in 1925. The first live performances in Concession-era Shanghai didn’t admit Chinese people, until an Italian conductor forced an end to the racist policy. But his popularity really took off when writer and critic Fu Lei translated Nobel Prize-winner Romain Rolland’s Vie de Beethoven. (Fu also standardized the Chinese transliteration of the composer’s name as 贝多芬, Beiduofen). Post-1949, especially after Mao’s dictum that “There is no such thing as art for art’s sake,” Beethoven’s position in China became more complicated.

"There is no parralel to the depth and breadth of Beethoven's integration into China" “Mao’s speech was the opening shot in a decades-long debate between those who felt that Beethoven and classical music were a means of reform and those who saw them as a distraction, or even a deterrent, from revolutionary goals,” the book explains. During the Great Leap Forward, the Central Philharmonic (already tasked with doing 1,200 performances a year) was given a week to produce a piece of music “far greater than Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony,” and the broadcast of Beethoven’s Fifth from Beijing in March 1977 was the proof to many that the Cultural Revolution really was over. Even today, Beethoven’s birthplace in Bonn is still a huge draw for Chinese tourists. Cathay: Ezra Pound’s Orient, by distinguished Canadian biographer and critic Ira Nadel, looks at cultural influence on a more refined scale. In London in 1915, controversial American modernist Ezra Pound published Cathay, a 32-page book of translations of classical Chinese poetry. It was praised by great contemporaries like T.S. Eliot, Marianne Moore and William Carlos Williams, and W.B. Yeats was an admirer. Pound’s curiosity about the Orient was piqued by Herbert Giles’s A History of Chinese Literature, and he was taken in particular by the poems of Qu Yuan (the poet remembered

during the Dragon Boat Festival each year) and later Li Bai. Pound liked the irregular meter and the concentration of focus, and decided to make the translation a demonstration of his ideas about the modernist movement in the arts. “The poems of Li Bai and others provided the intersection between East and West that redefined the modernist project.” Interestingly, he included one other translation, juxtaposing the Chinese verse with Anglo-Saxon text The Seafarer. But was this translation at all? Pound did not speak much Chinese at the time. The texts he worked from had been translated from Chinese to Japanese to English. (In Cathay, Li Bai poems are attributed to Rihaku, the Japanese transliteration of his name.) The answer, really, is that it doesn’t matter. The poems (the full text is reproduced at the end of the book) are lovely and surprising. As an introduction to Chinese poetry, they are hard to improve on. Pound became increasingly eccentric and often unpleasant, a Fascist sympathizer in Italy who was jailed for treason by the Allies after World War II, and his work – most famously his epic poem The Cantos – became willfully obscure and difficult, though always with elements of brilliance. Cathay rode the wave of American and British Orientalism of the time, and its brilliant reception was no doubt in part due to this; but the poems remain inspired.

sheila Melvin and Cai Jindong’s Beethoven in China (Penguin) and Ira Nadel’s Cathay: Ezra Pound’s orient (Penguin) are available on amazon.

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f a week is a long time in politics, then imagine how long a year in the world’s most-populous country is. Such is the challenge of summing up China’s 2015 in just 12 pages. RELATIVELY This was a year – like many before it – where celebs rose and fell, peculiar stickers swept WeChat, SPEAKING and utterly pointless world records were smashed. Tigers and flies fell to the drive on corruption, the stock market crashed (and then got back on its feet, kind of) and then most of China’s military paraded through the middle of Beijing as we all took a holiday. In sum, a lot happened, and this humble round-up cannot claim to be authoritative. We can only hope that it is mildly entertaining. As such, this is perhaps an act of self-indulgence; just a collection of things that captured DOCUMENTARY our imaginations over the year. But to lend some credibility, we’ve also spoken to experts from across the five categories that we have arbitrarily divided the year into – arts, sport, fashion, technology and social media. They’ve all thrown in some 2016 predictions as well, so we’ll be sure to hold them to account THE VOICE OF RADIO this time next year.

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ew memes, viral videos and gifs appear so quickly that the very concept of a calendar year seems as archaic as pre-Weibo social media. So summarizing a year in online phenomena can only ever be – just like most of the Internet – an arbitrary collection of funny things. This year was fundamentally no different from the one preceding it, though some of the details changed. ‘APEC Blue’ became ‘Winter Olympics Blue;’ praise for the Facebook CEO’s Mandarin became scorn for the Xiaomi CEO’s English. Viral trends are fleeting and sure to be forgotten. But for one more time this year: Enjoy. Forget. Repeat.

liz Carter Author and journalist

he year 2015 wasn’t just a big year for Chinese social media – it was also a big year for Liz Carter. The author, journalist and former Tea Leaf Nation editor Liz Carter published her book Let 100 Voices Speak: How the Internet is Transforming China and Changing Everything this year, which we described in our July issue “as much a compilation of the major events, memes and phenomena to have emerged in the Web 2.0 era as it is a prescriptive analysis.”

Who was the online hero of 2015?

If I had to pick a hero from 2015, it would be that teacher with the 10-character resignation letter: “[insert Mandarin characters here]” (“It’s a big world, I wanna go see it”). I think the spirit behind that is pretty 2015 – startups and other risky ventures are getting more and more popular.

What about the online villains?

For single people, the celebrities who got married in grand style this year – Liu Qiangdong and bubbletea girl, Angelababy and Huang Xiaoming, and Jay Chou and Hannah Quinlivan – probably didn’t make November 11 any easier. Fan Bingbing and her boo didn’t get married, but they get an honorable mention for sheer amount of non-news generated.

What was 2015’s best meme?

I don't think it was a meme exactly, but my favorite social media development of the year was the WeChat hongbao function. It was around in 2014 but became really popular earlier this year during the Spring Festival. Integration of mobile payment apps

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into everyday life is also a big trend. It's definitely happening faster in places like Beijing than, say, DC.

Was 2015 the year that WeChat finally overtook Weibo?

Weibo is dead. Now it's just a place for celebrities to show off how happy they are and for companies to advertise their products. WeChat is everywhere, but it doesn't totally replace Weibo. There's a saying that goes: “On Facebook, it's all the people you know but have nothing in common with, and on Twitter, it's all people you don't know but have everything in common with.” WeChat is not yet a community of ideas, although it does damn near everything else, and does it well.

Which new social media platform should we be keeping an eye out for?

I can’t think of any – I guess 2016 will be the year to look out for surprises! Carter’s book Let 100 Voices Speak: How the Internet is Transforming China and Changing Everything is available on Amazon and for Kindle.

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Lots of things went viral this year, but some viruses are worse than others. Like how polio is worse than herpes.

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Belly button challenge

In a collective act of unashamed narcissism, the belly button challenge saw Weibo users attempting to touch their own navel by reaching around their backs. It was, of course, a thinly veiled excuse for people to show off their slim bodies (which is actually more a sign of shoulder flexibility, but whatever).

Duang It all began with Jackie Chan’s shampoo commercial: “...

after filming, visual effects are added, the hair – duang! – becomes black, very shiny and very smooth,” he exclaimed. No one knows what ‘duang’ means, but that’s kind of the point. It soon spread across the web as a multipurpose sound effect.

Me, my selfies and I The following photographic masterpieces proved particularly popular: Xi Jinping with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Manchester City footballer Sergio Aguero; Premier Li Keqiang with Indian PM Narendra Modi; Aibaba’s Jack Ma with French President François Hollande and assorted tycoons.

Brother Orange This one had all the ingredients of viral gold: stolen goods, selfies in front of

fruit trees and a nationwide hunt for the man with Matt Stopera’s phone. The Buzzfeed writer and a guy from Guangdong (forever known as Brother Orange) went global with their bromance. Heartwarming stuff.

The ‘magic bunny’ There are two important things to know about the Ili pika: it’s cute and it’s en-

dangered. Awareness of the rarely sighted Chinese mammal spread throughout the net (albeit under the technically inaccurate name ‘magic bunny’) after it was profiled by National Geographic.

Wang Sicong The son of China’s richest man was a constant source of

fascination and controversy in 2015. Social media exploded when Wang gave his dog Apple Watches, when he spoke English with a British accent, and when he made vulgar comments about women. Thankfully, most reacted with outrage.

Do you get a rush every time someone clicks the little heart on your WeChat Moment? Given that some of these accounts average over 1 million likes a month, imagine how they feel.

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Also the most viewed account, the Party’s official paper is the king of WeChat.

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A channel that appears to be made up of funny videos from Dongbei.

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A selection of short articles, music, celebs, jokes and fashion.

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A literature magazine that delivers doses of micro-lit to followers.

Clickbait about the weird and wonderful. Utter misnomer.

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Comedy Gif Figure (gifaaa) Everyone loves funny gifs and this account is dedicated to them.

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The news broadcaster now broadcasts news to your pocket.

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Dongbei videos again prove to be a popular source of entertainment.

Traditional holiday wishes (zhufu569)

Nauseatingly cutesy holiday greetings for acquaintances and distant relatives.

FM93, The Voice of Radio (hifm93)

Breaking news: Traffic radio is popular in country with a lot of traffic.

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n one sense, 2015 was hardly a vintage year for sports in Shanghai. The city’s pro teams suffered mixed fortunes in both football and basketball. But on the international stage, 2015 was perhaps China’s most significant year since the 2008 Olympics. The Bird’s Nest was brought to life once more for the World Athletics Championships; while Beijing and Zhangjiakou’s successful Winter Olympics 2022 bid means that China can create another spectacle for the watching world (as well as another incentive to combat the capital’s polluted skies that everyone from top tennis players to amateur marathon runners had something to say about in 2015).

he highest scoring Chinese player in the CSL for the past three seasons, Wu Lei’s pace and finishing led Shanghai SIPG into the AFC Champions League for the first time in the club’s history. At just 23 years old, the national team player is arguably China’s hottest footballing property.

Can you sum up SIPG’s year for us?

I think our team did a really good job this season. We aimed to get into the top three before the season started, and we ended runner up. In fact, we took the championship race down to the very last game of the season.

What was the highlight of the season?

When I scored in the very last minute to record a 1-0 win away against Shandong Lunan four games from the end of the season. The three points all but secured our qualification for the AFC Champions League, and kept us in the title race with Guangzhou Evergrande.

And what about your personal highlight? Being awarded Top Chinese Goalscorer in the CSL for the third year in a row.

What will you remember the 2015 CSL season for?

The fans’ incredible support of our team. The cheering we got during and after some games has been exceptional, and helped us gain momentum. It’s quite an emotional experience, really.

What was the big surprise of 2015?

The fact that we pushed Guangzhou all the way for the title. Going into our third to last game of the season at home against Shijiazhuang, we were still a point ahead of Evergrande, which is pretty impressive. We failed to maintain it, and that was a pity.

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WU LEI SHANGHAI SIPG TOP SCORER Who was your CSL hero of 2015?

Our midfielder Darío Leonardo Conca. I didn’t know all that much about him when he played for Guangzhou Evergrande. But since he’s transferred to our club, I’ve learned that he is a superb football player. Our team feels quite safe having him on the field, because it normally takes two to three people to guard him, which frees things up for us in attack.

And the CSL villain?

Guangzhou Evergrande taking not only the Chinese league, but also their second AFC Champions League title in three years is certainly something to envy. But we have to show them admiration and aspire to match their achievements, rather than label them villains.

Can you make some predictions about how SIPG will do in 2016?

There is no doubt that we’ll do better than this year. After all, we are a new team – with new coaches on board and fresh members coming in. I believe that we are going to grow stronger in 2016.

And can you make any wider predictions about what will happen in the CSL in 2016?

Both teams that were promoted into the CSL this year are very professional and competitive, especially China Fortune Football Club. There’s no doubt more wealthy clubs will come in, as well as more foreign players. Competition is going to get even tougher.

Guo Chuan

China might not have much of a reputation in the sailing world, but this plucky skipper sailed his way into history by crossing the Arctic Ocean in record time. Leading an international crew, Guo took just 13 days to cover the 6,000km voyage in a trimaran named ‘Qingdao China.’

Emmanuel Mudiay

The 18-year-old became the first high-profile American basketball player to spur the NCAA to play professionally in China. He reportedly earned over USD1 million as he led the Guangdong Southern Tigers to the CBA finals last season. He’s since been drafted by the Denver Nuggets, where he has started all of his NBA games and is in contention for the Rookie of the Year prize.

sports to feel better about the world, right?

Ding Junhui

Having started 2015 as world number 1, China’s most successful snooker player looked set to finish the year ranked ninth. Ding’s ranking wasn’t helped by his failure to progress from the first round of three successive tournaments and his loss to Gary Wilson – ranked just 56th – at his home tournament, the China Open.

Liu Xiang

The former hurdling star called time on his marriage just three months after retiring from athletics. Citing a personality mismatch, Liu’s relationship with actress Ge Tian lasted less than a year after the wedding. Ge also loses points for questionable performances in anti-Japanese drama Together We Fight the Devils.

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Feel-Good Sporting Stories Because we all watch

Yao Ming remains the King of Chinese basketball with his presence required at all NBA and NCAA games held in China. However, as owner of his hometown Shanghai Sharks, he’s floundering. The team lost National Team point guard and Yao’s childhood bestie Liu Wei to Xinjiang, en route to another season out of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) playoffs.

Losers

Winners

World Cups in any sport are worth celebrating. Ones that arise from beating Japan in the final, even more so. Led by the wonderfully nicknamed spiker, ‘Iron Hammer’ Lang Ping, China’s women’s volleyball team secured the title and booked their place at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Shanghai Sharks

All sports have winner and losers. Normally there are far more losers, but here’s three of each.

China’s women’s volleyball team

Liu Hong walks to gold

China’s only gold medal at the World Athletics Championships came in the ever-popular 20km walk. While very little of Liu’s impressive 1:27:45 performance made for pulsating viewing, she waddled into the Bird’s Nest to rapturous cheers before crossing the line in front of a home crowd.

Usain Bolt gets taken out by a Segway

Sure, feel-good sporting moments should be about pushing physical limits and triumphing over adversity. But in this list, schadenfreude can trump all that. Usain Bolt getting wiped out at the Bird’s Nest by hapless Segway cameraman Song Tao was a gift from the gods of gifs. Endless replay value.

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Li Na gives birth

Given that Li Na has retired, this perhaps shouldn’t qualify. But she’s still sporting royalty. Plus, newborn Alisa was pretty cute, and pushing out a 3kg baby is probably harder work than winning a grand slam. The former tennis star also managed to amass another RMB75 million this year, according to Forbes. Quite the retirement.

Chen Penbin runs 100 marathons in 100 days

Marathons are hard. One hundred marathons, more so. So running one a day for 100 days may be an accurate description of hell. But 37-year-old former fisherman Chen Penbin seemed to have a permanent (though occasionally pained) smile on his face throughout the challenge.

Ning Zetao’s abs

The 22-year-old may have won 100-meter freestyle gold in swimming’s 2015 FINA World Championships but it was Ning’s abs that went viral online. “We call handsome boys little fresh meat. But for special ones like Ning, he should be called little fresh fish,” wrote one Weibo user. w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | 5 7

he most exciting thing about technology is how quickly it changes. But that’s also the most frustrating thing about it. You buy a new phone and it is obsolete seconds later. You fall in love with a new app, and then it falls foul of Chinese law. You believe that the latest gadgets will improve your life, and then a self-driving car kidnaps your mother and drives her to Mongolia. It’s time to step back, put away that damn Apple Watch, and take stock of all the recent happenings in the world of Chinese tech. It may feel like you’ve just downloaded 2015 onto your phone, but it’s already bugging you to upgrade to a newer version.

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KAISER KUO

people. This will be up there among the big interface advances, alongside the mouse and the touch screen.

Director of International Communications at Baidu

ong-term Beijing resident, co-host of the Sinica podcast and all-round China tech connoisseur, Kaiser Kuo sums up the year in a collection of pleasing soundbites.

What was the farthestreaching thing to happen in the China tech world this year?

I’d say it was the wave of consolidations in the Internet sector: Didi and Kuaidi early in the year, Ganji and 58.com in the spring, Meituan and Dianping, Alibaba buying Youku-Tudou, and Baidu’s share-swap that gave Ctrip a sizable stake in Qunar. Taken together these most certainly represent a significant change in the overall competitive scene.

What was the best breakthrough technology of 2015?

This year saw a lot of breakthroughs in speech recognition technology, including Baidu’s Deep Speech tech applied to Mandarin Chinese. It’s astonishingly accurate, and is going to be a real game-changer: You’ll be able to do voice commands in very natural language soon for a huge range of applications. This is going to make networked devices much more accessible and easy-to-use for ordinary

Was there a tech story in China that caught your eye? I can’t put a date to it, or a particular event. But this year I felt like everyone watching the tech scene in China felt that it was the year when mobile Internet in China had actually surpassed the US in meaningful ways. Many of the companies who are active in this space and started off as PC-centric were, by the end of the year, clearly mobile-first. Mobile is making up over 50 percent of their traffic, or even their revenues. And we all started realizing how much better than WhatsApp WeChat actually is, and how much stuff you can do with Baidu Maps.

What are your predictions and expectations for 2016?

We’re going to see AI make gigantic strides in 2016 in areas like computer vision, machine translation, speech recognition and speech synthesis. While AI didn’t touch the lives of the majority of Chinese web users in 2015, it certainly will in 2016 – though it will do so in ways that aren’t obvious to most people. Tech companies are going to move even more meaningfully – and aggressively – into traditional industries like healthcare, finance and education. And we’re finally going to see a Chinese tech company make waves in an international market – something that has yet to really happen.

QUOTE OF THE YEAR

“APPLE Is HITLER.” That’s at least what Jia Yueting, the billionaire founder and CEO of Chinese video site LeTV seemed to think about the California tech giant. The entrepreneur made the awkward comparison in March, in a poster published on his Weibo page (which has more than five million followers) teasing the launch of LeTV’s new smartphone. The image showed a cartoon Adolf Hitler wearing a red armband with the Apple logo in place of the Nazi swastika. Smooth move. The poster read “Crowdsourced, Freedom vs. Arrogance, Tyranny” and was supposed to illustrate that Apple is stifling innovation and harming the interests of users. After the image drew international attention, Jia issued an apology, replacing the image of Hitler with that of a king. Still, we now know what this guy really thinks.

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biggest updates (and downgrades) Ma down, Zuckerberg up. Among other things.

Poor Jack Ma (relatively speaking)

Ma started 2015 as China’s richest man. The Alibaba founder Jack Ma was rolling in renminbi – and dollars, after his American IPO. But in October, Ma was ousted from his spot by Wang Jianlin, leaving him with a measly US$19 billion and China’s most successful web company. Poor chap.

But is it rose gold?

In 2014, China surpassed the US as the iPhone’s biggest market. So how to follow the success of the iPhone 6? Rose gold, that’s how. The new iPhone 6s sported this elegant color on its metallic back and it outsold its normal-colored counterpart by a hefty three million units in the Mainland.

Uber love for China

Despite not being legal in the strictest sense, Uber is something of a big deal in China. The firm is already doing more than one million rides per day in China, which constitutes 30 percent of its entire business. It works because China has a) tons of cities and B) terrible traffic in said cities. Simple business, really.

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Chinese government swipes right on startups

In May, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with a group of tech entrepreneurs in Beijing’s Zhongguancun, or ‘China’s Silicon Valley.’ Then in September, Xi Jinping visited Seattle as executives from Apple, IBM and Facebook joined up with their Chinese counterparts at Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu. It was a tech-together like no other.

马克·扎克伯格

That’s pronounced “mǎkè zhā kè bó gé,” and it’s the Chinese name of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. He went public with his mandarin skills at Tsinghua University, where he spoke for 20 minutes and even dropped in a few Chinese idioms. The Internet was not as kind, with commentators criticizing his tones. w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m | d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 | 5 9

ess than a decade ago, China was considered a vast, untapped market ruled by lawlessness and piracy. Now, it’s the world’s second largest film market, and is changing the way Hollywood works. In 2015 we saw domestic productions like Monster Hunt setting new records, a product of the burgeoning professionalism sweeping all creative industries – from music to literature, art to theater. The year past was also one of award-winning writers, Amex-wielding art collectors, Internet regulation, the growth of livehouses around the country and, alas, the confirmation that no country can resist the charms of The Fast and the Furious.

Zhang Li

Director of shanghai gallery of art

he newly appointed director of the Shanghai Gallery of Art – for which he has been a curator since 2004 – Zhang Yi has been a long-term observer of Chinese art. He graduated from Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Art in 1992, has been working as a scholar concentrating on Chinese contemporary art since 1994 and, in 2009, established Gallery 01100001 in Beijing.

What do you think was the biggest change in China’s art scene in 2015?

The immense and powerful growth of the domestic art sector. This year proved that the Chinese art scene could withstand, and to some extent even weaken, the impact of shifts in the global economic recession and social environment.

What was your art highlight of this year? Xu Zhen’s solo exhibition at Shanghai’s Long Museum.

What (or who) was the big name of 2015?

Gu Dexin, China’s most avant-garde artist. His installation works have earned him worldwide fame.

What do you predict for Chinese art in 2016?

I presume we will witness a tremendous shift in the way art is created here. It’s also likely that artists will try be more implicit or subtle in expressing their visions, rather than overtly aggressive or extreme.

What about Chinese collectors? Will the phenomenal growth continue?

Chinese collectors are only going to grow in number. As for the art that’s most likely going to be trending? I think it’ll be works from the early 20th century that grab quite a bit of attention from local investors.

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Award-winner continues to lead Chinese science fiction to new heights. In 2015, Liu became the first Asian writer to win Best Novel at the coveted Hugo Awards for the English translation of his famous work The Three-Body Problem. The groundbreaking book was the first of its genre to be translated into English in 30 years, and will be adapted for a highly anticipated film set for release next year.

China’s box office It was another record-breaking year for

China’s film industry, with 2014’s total box office take of RMB29.6 billion overtaken by September 2015. The biggest benefactor looked set to be Fast & Furious 7 (which became China’s most commercially successful film ever), before moviegoers redeemed themselves – FF7’s record was quickly broken by domestic animationlive-action hybrid Monster Hunt (although somewhat controversially, see below).

Matt Damon’s ponytail Co-productions have been an industry buzz term for years and no film has more riding on it than The Great Wall. With filming beginning in Qingdao in March 2015, Zhang Yimou’s sci-fi action adventure is based on a story by World War Z author Max Brooks. But it was the film’s star, Matt Damon, who had the world buzzing when he casually revealed a ponytail at a Beijing press conference to promote the film. Hao bu hao? You decide.

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for 2016

A definitive list of the year’s best and worst (for anyone who thinks art is subjective).

Liu Cixin The nine-time Galaxy

Overhyped Mainland movies

The year began with disappointing box office returns for Jiang Wen’s highly anticipated Gone with the Bullets. The follow-up to 2011 hit Let the Bullets Fly grossed around USD83 million which – while a respectable number – was far lower than expected (early hype had tipped it to set a new box office record). Similar disappointment faced Lost in Hong Kong, the sequel to 2013’s hugely successful comedy Lost in Thailand.

Fewer streaming options

Long-promised plans to regulate Internet streaming came to fruition in February, meaning that TV shows require a permit and approval of the full season before making their way to China. Just over a year ago, Frank Underwood and the House of Cards gang were averaging 3 million views a day on Sohu. Yet the third season still remains unavailable on the Chinese net. But given how underwhelming Season 3 is, perhaps that’s a blessing in disguise.

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More box office regulation

China’s booming film industry was undermined by allegations that box office figures for Monster Hunt, Lost in Hong Kong and The Hundred Regiments Offensive had been manipulated (some cinemas reported selling more tickets than they have seats). In September, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) confirmed a deal with China that allows it to independently collect and verify payments from films distributed here, and more regulations are expected to prevent distributors inflating sales figures.

No industry has been hit harder by piracy than music. But the sector seems ready to stage a fight back. With unlicensed streaming finally illegalized, China’s major music streaming services have been pushed to sign exclusive deals with American record labels. Those services may have spent much of 2015 suing one another, but they now seem ready to establish a viable legal music sector. The competition will be fierce – Apple Music has just joined the likes of QQ Music, Kugou and Alibaba’s Xiami in an already crowded market.

Subscribers will keep paying up

After years of skepticism, companies like iQiyi have proven that China is ready for paid subscription services. The site attracted over 5 million paid users who are able to watch hit shows like The Last Tomb in advance. Online viewers also proved willing to fork out for Game of Thrones and The Sopranos (both on QQ), while Sohu has attracted huge numbers of monthly subscribers by acquiring big-name Hollywood films. With the demand clearly there, 2016 will bring big battles for content and an inevitable price war.

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LUO JINGJIE

Fashion designer and professor

uo Jingjie is Assistant Director at the Fashion & Art Design school of Donghua University, Shanghai, and one of China’s Top 10 fashion designers according to the China Fashion Association and the China National Garment Association. He has shown his designs at China Fashion Week in Beijing.

What was the most important/far-reaching fashion event or news to happen this year?

This was a turbulent year in fashion. Many international houses dropped their designers and, vice versa, a number of creatives left brands they’d been working with for years – Balenciaga and Alexander Wang for instance, but also Lanvin and Alber Ebaz. The downturn brought by the economic slump shrunk the living and breathing space of the fashion industry. Amid the overall slowdown, China has somehow come out as a winner: we saw many up-andcoming Chinese fashion talents making headlines in international fashion weeks – Haizhen Wang, Masha Ma, Feng Cheng Wang. This was also the year when more established Chinese designers, like Uma Wang, became regular fixtures of

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the fashion calendar. Fashion in the East is growing fast, and China is at the center of it.

What was your favorite fashion moment?

My personal favorite this year was Shanghai Fashion Week. Compared to China Fashion Week in Beijing, the Shanghai event has made waves over the last couple of years, and has become a serious contender in the industry. This season had lots of buyers, lots of attention, lot of new faces. It was lively, dynamic, creative – super interesting to attend.

Who do you think are the Chinese designers to watch?

There are too many good ones. If I have to pick I would say Feng Cheng Wang, a young Beijing-born designer who just showed at New York and Shanghai Fashion weeks. She has an international perspective and a futuristic aesthetic – most importantly, a lot of potential.

2016: Prediction and expectations.

For China’s fashion industry, 2016 is going to be another year of growth and expansion. Many promising designers who studied fashion abroad are coming back, and starting to set foot in the local industry. Taobao and e-commerce in general are also going to offer more space for smaller brands, a move that might possibly threaten bigger ventures and fashion companies. Generally speaking, small-scale businesses are going to do really well, I think – the market is shifting away from the big names, which means new designers are going to have more opportunities to thrive.

Who

was hot on China’s planet fashion The it girl, the hot guy,

Zhang Xinyu

Up-and-coming Chinese actress Zhang Xinyu turned international fashion heads on the red carpet of the 68th Cannes Film Festival this year when she wore a floral cotton quilt reminiscent of the folkstyle padded jacket favored by countryside workers in Dongbei. Designed by Hohhotborn designer Sheguang Hu, the gown went viral and its pattern was soon adopted by the meme world.

the rising actress. Here’s the skinny on the country’s most stylish names this year.

Angelababy

Hong Kong actress, singer, model and it girl Angelababy broke the Chinese Internet this October when she married actor Huang Xiaoming in a ceremony that could be best described as batshit-crazy expensive. Perhaps looking to upstage her American counterpart Kim Kardashian (the two are often compared for their impressive lack of talent), Angelababy is said to have spent USD31 million on the nuptials – nearly three times as much as Kim and Kanye.

The Met digs China (and so does everybody else)

Paying homage to the influence of Chinese culture on Western fashion through a combination of music, film, photography and clothes, China: Through the Looking Glass became the New York museum’s most successful exhibition to date. Its opening night, the famed Met Ball, saw celebs (from China and Hollywood alike) walk the red carpet in China-influenced dresses. Given the risk of cultural misappropriation, it could have been a major taste snafu. But actually, it was ok.

Vogue China turns 10

The glossy magazine turned 10 in September and celebrated with a glitzy 1920s-inspired cover shoot featuring 10 A-list Chinese celebs and captured by fashion photographer Mario Testino. Birthday parties in Milan and Shanghai soon followed, bringing together all the A-listers you’d expect. The publication has established itself as one of Condé Nast’s most commercially successful titles – an impressive feat in a country that, until two decades ago, had no fashion scene to speak of.

That Guo Pei dress

Hu Bing

Hu Bing, aka China’s (the world’s?) hottest man, was no doubt our crush of the year. The country’s top male model is also a part-time singer and actor who just happens to be a former Olympic rower. In spring, Hu was appointed international ambassador for London Collections of Men (the male equivalent of London Fashion Week) by the British Fashion Council, which saw him promoting British style across the world (but mostly in China, really). Man is so hot.

A well-established name in China, haute couturiere Guo Pei made international headlines when Rihanna wore one of her creations to the Met Ball. The gown – which featured an imperial yellow, fur-trimmed cape embroidered with scrolls of flora – took two years to make and weighed 25 kilos. It was compared to a gigantic pizza, a jianbing and SpongeBob, but it put the Chinese designer firmly on the radar of the global fashion industry (which had been somewhat behind).

Sprouts, flowers and other stories

Grassy fashion became all the rage in China this summer, when people around the country (starting in Chengdu) began wearing hairpins in the shape of sprouts, grass, mushrooms and flowers. No one is quite sure why. But unlike most other hair-accessory trends (or specifically, barrette trends), these bean sprout clips were spotted not only on women and kids, but also on men. Taobao sold more than 1 million hairpins, with the fad evolving to include flags, food items and insects.

of the Year’s Trendiest Trends and Events that Trended Some dope, some random, some downright bizarre. That's fashion, we suppose.

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EAt/drink Nibbles

F&B Gossip from Around Town There’s been lots of goings on at Tianzifang, a place whose reputation for dining formerly extended to little more than fecal-themed restaurant More Than Toilet. That’s set to change with East Eatery, the latest project from Stefan Stiller, which serves a serious menu of stuffed baos, noodles and more. Yongkang Lu also has another feather in its cap in the form of succinctly named Nom Nom Eat, Drink & Be Merry Café. Bright and sunny-feeling inside, they have good croissants, decent coffee and not much else.

Happy Holidays!

We have reservations about ‘announcing’ this one, but we have it on reasonable authority that Hawaiian restaurant Alan Wong’s is opening on December 17. No, really, we mean it this time. The place has been delayed for almost a year, to the point that we thought the pineapple-studded dream was dead.

Definitely opened, however, is Saigon Mama, a new Vietnamese place nestled in, um, the car park entrance of the Shanghai Centre (commercial rent really is sky high, folks!). It’s still in soft opening, but they have a Vietnamese American chef so we have high hopes for half decent pho.

Finally, longstanding Middle Eastern restaurant 1001 Nights has a new home at 10 Hengshan by Wulumuqi Lu. Mythical Arabian interiors pervade, as does a broad menu of hummus, grilled lamb, flatbreads and the like. 6 4 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

There have been plenty of good reasons to gorge yourself silly this year (mooncakes aside), but perhaps none so good as the Yuletide itself. Turn to page 99 for all our best Christmas goings on, from medieval markets, buffets, goody-filled hampers and Champagne brunches… and don’t even get us started on New Year’s Eve parties. If all that’s not enough, check our website (www.thatsmags.com) or official WeChat account (Thats_Shanghai) for more handpicked events, markets, shopping and festive revelry. And don’t forget to mark your calendars on December 12 for our Yongkang Lu Christmas Street Party – each RMB200 ticket gets you 10 drinks from our favorite bars on the street, including mulled wine, hot toddy, frozen margaritas and more. Festive to the max. Email tickets@urbanatomy.com or call 8023 2199x2806. We Eat It… And So Should You

Spicy Cray Food & Bar For most locals, a dalliance with crayfish during the winter season entails a late night outing to one of the many street-side restaurants that serve the critters dumped into metal trays to be peeled by hand. No such troublesome faff at newly opened Spicy Cray, who do the dirty work of shelling what must be hundreds of the mini crustaceans for you and serve them atop steaming bowls of Sichuan pepper streaked noodles (小龙虾黄捞面, RMB46) and mapo tofu (麻辣虾女郎的豆腐, RMB22). Convenience aside, Spicy Cray has another weapon up its sleeve – their crayfish are available year round. We’ll be back next time we’re in need of a mala fix, and recommend you do the same. > 414 shaanxi Nan Lu, by fuxing Zhong Lu 陕西南路414号，近复兴中路. Nearest metro: shaanxi Nan Lu, 10 mins. open daily, 11.30am-2pm, 5-7.30pm. alipay, weChat and cash accepted.

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Breaking Bites

The Month in Foodporn

El Luchador RMB150 Brunch on Yongkang Lu

Red Hook

If you’ve spent your Friday or Saturday night boozing at the Yongkang Lu bars, then you might not fancy revisiting the source of your hangover for brunch the next day. But then again, as inventors of tequila, the good people of Mexico know a thing or two about overcoming a hangover. Enter El Luchador’s RMB150 brunch, which includes fourcourses and a Michelada, AKA Mexico’s answer to a Bloody Mary. For RMB150, the brunch is a steal – although you might get jealous when you see plates of tacos and hot churros making their way to other tables.

Buttered Boston lobster roll with slaw, RMB98 from Red Hook, a newly opened streetside lobster spot in Jing’an. > 6 Yuyuan Dong Lu, by tongren Lu 愚园东路6号, 近铜仁路. (187 0182 2067)

> 85 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu 永康路85号, 近襄阳南路. Nearest metro: shaanxi Nan Lu, 10 mins. saturday and sunday only. (6422 8653)

Butao New Ramen Joint in Jing’an

Holy Cow Healthily sourced hotpot seems to be catching on in Shanghai. Holy Cow have just opened their second branch in Changping district.

Butao, a Hakatastyle ramen shop from Hong Kong, has opened its first Shanghai branch after much anticipation from the city’s ramen junkies. Known for its intense popularity in Hong Kong, Butao inspires queues that can stretch into hours. And you can sure as shit expect the same thing to happen here. In addition to the original offerings, Butao Shanghai has unveiled two new flavors exclusive to the mainland. We found ourselves particularly partial to the ‘black king’ (squid ink and black garlic) and the unusually hued ‘green king’ (both RMB65), which combines olive oil, pesto and Parmesan into the already rich tonkotsu broth base.

> 66 tongren Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 铜仁路66号，近延安西路. Nearest Metro: Jing’an temple, 10 mins. open daily from 11am until supplies last. Local cards and cash only. (www.butaoramen. com)

Cotton’s The Original Garden Villa Gets New Menu Though it’s located deep in the former French Concession, to the untrained eye Cotton’s garden villa is straight out of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Longtime Shanghai restaurateur and namesake Cotton Ding adds a touch of her own Hunan flair to the recently revamped menu, with her flaming hot platter of chili French fries, pork balls, shrimp skewers and fried chicken wings (RMB138). Also repeat-worthy is the seared tuna tataki (RMB88). Determined that diners drink and dine in equal measure, Ding has also patented several of her own cocktails and shots; including – the spicy Chairman Mao and the mint-chocolate ‘After Eight’ (both RMB30) – highly recommended in lieu of dessert.

> 302a, Bingo Plaza, 341 tianshan Lu, by weining Lu 天山路341号缤谷文化休闲广场一期302a. (5297 9937)

MAVI Signature tiramisu (RMB32) from MAVI, a new chocolatier and pâtissier next to Xintiandi. > Xintiandi, 361 Zizhong Lu, by Madang Lu 新天地自忠路361号近马当路. (www.mavi.com.hk)

Xindouji (新斗记) Our number one place to go for roast suckling pig, Xindouji’s recipe is perfect every time.

> 47 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu 新乐

路47号, 近襄阳北路. (5403 5777)

> 132 anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安亭路132号, 近建国西路. Nearest Metro: Zhaojiabang Lu, 10 mins. open weekdays 11-2am, weekends 11-4am. (6433 7995)

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‘Tis the Season

Decadent Holiday Eats from Around Shanghai BY Betty Richardson

Spending the holidays in the 'Hai? You're not alone. We met with four of our favorite F&B personalities – one chef, one mixologist, one restaurateur and one master patissier to be precise – to see their ultimate Christmas eats (and drinks) that remind them of home. If this doesn't get you in the spirit, well then we don't know what will.

Graydon Tullis’ Eggnog at Hai by GoGa “Eggnog is a firm family favorite at our house around Christmas time. I prefer homemade over store bought any time – since you can add as much or as little bourbon as you like.” > hai by goga, 7/f, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路1号7楼, 近东平路. (3461 7893)

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Jason Oakley’s Côte de Boeuf at Coquille “In our family, Christmas is a feast, and we go all out bringing oysters, smoked salmon, foie gras terrine, and bacon brussel sprouts to the table. Côte de boeuf is a wonderful cut for sharing, and a delicious alternative to turkey.” > Coquille Bistro, 29-31 Mengzi Lu, by Xujiahui Lu 蒙自路 29-31号, 近徐家汇路. (3376 8127)

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Chef Lucien Gautier’s Christmas Chocolat Chaud at The Peninsula Hotel “This ultra-thick hot chocolate is infused with six different Christmassy spices and is exactly what you need to warm up in the cold weather. Perfect when paired with our house made Christmas pudding.”

> the Peninsula hotel, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu by Beijing Dong Lu 外滩中山东一路32号，近北京东路. (2327 2888)

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Camden Hauge’s Whisky Pumpkin Pancakes at Egg “Pumpkin spice is always a classic flavor this time of year, and pumpkin pie is my absolute favorite treat – I even have it for breakfast! Eating pancakes always reminds me of family, so this dish is an amalgamation of the two traditions, with an extra boozy kick since it’s the holiday season.”

> Egg Cafe, 12 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Changle Lu 襄阳北路12号，近长乐路. (186 1675 7561)

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Aunn Café & Co.

Not Such a Regular (Cup of) Joe BY Betty Richardson

The Place

The Coffee

It’s been talked about before. Shanghai’s coffee scene is taking off and there’s now a smattering of trendy WeChat Momentable cafes all around the city. Aunn Café & Co. (short for All You Need Now), opened by Luo Yang, local caffeine enthusiast and founder of the equally cool Seesaw Coffee, is in the same mold. Uber minimalist inside, this enormous cafe and future design space is set over two floors with white walls, polished floors and trendy uniform chairs surrounding large round tables.

Offerings are limited to basic coffees, priced from RMB30 and made with house-roasted beans imported from Brazil and Ethiopia. Our mocha was mild, low acidity and made with a cooler milk than what we find standard, apparently to enhance the coffee flavor. Cold brews are another prominent feature, and Aunn seems to be going out of its way to let you know they have all the fancy gadgetry that are the must-have features of trendy coffee shops. 2/3

The Vibe

Minimal to the point of spartan, in warm weather Aunn is a very pleasant place to be. In winter, well, we just hope they have a good space heater. Tables are spaced far apart, meaning you aren’t privy to any neighboring conversations. Even more importantly, the Wi-Fi is free and fast. 1/1

Value for Money Whilst the takeout cups are terribly cool, they’re also small (RMB30/35, large/small) which is bound to irk people. Still, you’re paying for environment and cool factor here. It’s more or less Starbucks price, and we’d much rather sit here for two hours. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5

Price: coffee from RMB30 Who’s going: local hipsters, scenesters, coffee aficionados Good for: coffee, work, rest, study, meet ups 1728 Nanjing Xi Lu, by huashan Lu 南京西路1728号，近华山路. Nearest metro: Jing’an temple. open daily, 8.30am-10pm. Local cards accepted.

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Rangoli

RMB80 Indian Buffet in Tianzifang BY Betty Richardson

The Place There are two types of buffets in Shanghai: expensive ones, usually found in hotels, with chocolate fountains, carving stations and annoying service charges on the bill. And there are cheap ones, beloved of exchange students and sometimes food poisoning bacteria too. With an RMB80 price tag, including beer(!), you’d think Rangoli would belong to the latter category, but not so.

The Food

The kitchen is 100 percent serious, thanks to an Indian chef with years of experience cooking Indian cuisine in high-end hotels. Furthermore, the installation of a traditional tandoor clay oven churns out a steady stream of arguably the best naan, paratha and roti in Shanghai. The à la carte menu contains no less than 11 different breads to choose from, including the special bread basket with five varieties, brushed with melted ghee (RMB70). In terms of curry, there are 35 on the menu (from RMB60-75), ranging from Goan prawn curry, kadai paneer, spicy vindaloos, lamb rogan josh, and milder kormas too. The RMB80 buffet, served from 5-10.30pm, satisfies on a different level, with curry (both veggie and meat) served from steel tureens, extending also to naan breads, chutneys, raitas, beer and soft drinks. 2/3

The Vibe

Rangoli isn’t the kind of place for dates or impressive dinners, but we would definitely come for casual occasions. Service is very friendly and English-speaking from the Indian manager and servers, but can get a tiny bit slow (although nothing unmanageable) for à la carte dishes. No such problem for the buffet. 0.5/1

Value for Money

RMB80 for a free-flow of good quality Indian food? Obviously there’s value for money to be found here, we just hope Rangoli can keep it up and stay open with prices this low. We’ll certainly be back next time we’re in the mood for serious curry. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 3.5/5

Price: RMB80 per person for buffet, RMB100 for à la carte Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: buffets, Indian food, naan bread, tandoori, casual dining

Room 203, 2/f, 169 Jianguo Zhong Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu 建国中路169号1号楼203室，近瑞金二路. open daily, 11am-11pm. Local cards accepted. (6433 0699)

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Charlie’s

Fine Fast Food and Shakes BY Betty Richardson

The Place Recently opened on Changshu Lu in Piro’s former space, Charlie’s is a fast food joint selling burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, milkshakes and draft beer. Inside, orders are taken and collected from a bar at the front. The space is functional and casual, like a real fast food joint rather than a burger restaurant.

The Food

Portions are large in both size and calorie content – one example is the bacon cheeseburger, massive for RMB45. The regular is even more of a bargain at RMB35. Our favorite, however, was the ‘chashu grilled cheese’ (RMB55), which might more

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accurately be called the ‘hongshao rou grilled cheese,’ since they’re using the same fivelayer fatty pork. An equal hit with our Chinese and Western diners, this sandwich could seriously be the one to unite China with the West. Think toasted white bread and melt-in-yourmouth, ultra-fatty braised pork with more cheese than can possibly be good for you. Another hit is the ‘awesome fries,’ (RMB35) a copy of In ‘n’ Out’s animal fries. Charlie’s does theirs up with burger sauce, caramelized onions and ‘liquefied cheese.’ Also a specialty at Charlie’s are the milkshakes, which are so full of ice cream that the straws stand straight upright (they’ll give it to you for free if it doesn’t). 2.5/3

Value for Money Burgers are kind of a big deal in Shanghai, and while lots of them are pretty decent, they can be pricey too. Charlie’s prices are low, and taste-wise the food fulfills our burger requirements and more. We’ll definitely visit again. 1/1

The Vibe

Service is friendly, but firmly in line with a fast food joint. While they’re happy to take your food to the table and fetch napkins and so on, expect to place orders and pay at the service counter. Charlie’s is also very pet friendly. There’s ‘parking spot’ tethers and a water trough outside, and also a menu specially for dogs with things like peanut butter and bacon dog biscuits (RMB25) or unseasoned patties (RMB20). 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4.5/5 Price: RMB40-100 per person Who’s going: locals and expats Good for: dog friendly, burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes

89 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu 常熟路89号，近巨鹿路. Nearest metro: Changshu Lu, 10 mins. open daily, 11am-11pm. Local cards accepted. (5403 8513)

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Signature Move

Three Dishes from Chefs of the Pudong Shangri-La BY Betty Richardson

Gourmet Chef Beat Loeffel’s Strawberry Charlotte Cake, RMB208 “I love the Christmassy colors of this gateaux, which combines red from the fresh strawberries on top, and green from the Grand Marnier-soaked pistachio chiffon sponge on the inside. Another layer of vanilla sponge, forest berries and chocolate meringue on the outside make this one of the most decadent cakes we have at Gourmet.”

Jade on 36 Chef Jeremy Biasiol’s Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Sangria Sauce, Foie Gras lollipops, Green Apple and Popping Candy, RMB198* “Although this dish has been on the menu since the beginning of my tenure at Jade on 36, I change the flavors of it every season. First we had strawberry, then vodka and orange, and now green apple. It’s my signature dish, but exploring different flavor combinations keeps it fresh!”

Gui Hua Lou Chef Sam Gao’s Braised Boston Lobster with 8 Treasure Rice in Abalone Sauce (龙虾鲍汁八宝饭), RMB498* “To me, lobster is loved by Westerners and Chinese equally, and is a perfect touch of luxury to celebrate the festive season. The ‘eight treasure’ element of this dish – a mix of premium ingredients, including scallops, mushrooms and abalone – is a symbol of traditional family reunion, which is as important for Westerners at Christmas as it is for us Chinese at the New Year Festival.” Pudong shangri-La hotel, 33 fucheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu 浦东香格里拉大酒店，富城路33号, 近银城东路. Nearest metro: Lujiazui, 5 mins. open daily. Local and international cards accepted. (6882 8888) * Plus 15 percent service charge.

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Taoyuan Village BY Betty Richardson

The Place If us laowai have our bacon, eggs and coffee as the standard implements of any successful morning meal, for Shanghainese it is the ‘Four Heavenly Kings of Breakfast.’ That is: Chinese pancakes (dabing 大饼), soy milk (doujiang 豆浆), sticky rice balls (cifantuan 糍饭团) and deep-fried dough sticks (youtiao 油条). In the days of Old Shanghai, you’d see vendors for these four unique foods on the corner of every street and lane entrance, a sight that’s becoming increasingly rare thanks to rampant urban development and the demolition of such places to make way for malls. Ironically, one of those malls now houses Taoyuan Village, a Taiwanese chain serving traditional Chinese breakfasts.

The Food

More like a canteen than a restaurant, there’s a fast-moving queue and ordering till, so you’d best be sure of what you want to order in advance. On paper the menu is brief, yet baffling for non-Chinese readers. Arguably the best dish here is the savory soybean milk (咸豆浆, RMB12), a super filling soup-like bowl of creamy soy milk with chunks of crispy youtiao, itty bitty dried shrimp, spicy oil and scallions. It’s really good, especially for the price. 74 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

Also excellent is the sweet tofu pudding (甜豆花，RMB10), a delicate and fragrant dish that will melt the heart of even the most ardent tofu hater. Less visually enticing but surprisingly good is the rice milk bowl (米浆，RMB10). It might look like a bowl of gravy, but it’s light and a little sweet. Along with the classic iced soybean milk (甜豆浆，RMB8), these are dishes designed to be dipped with puffy youtiao (油条, RMB6). Taoyuan Village’s are enormous and super filling. 2/3

We won’t be the ones to tell you to eat your doujiang and youtiao here rather than at your neighborhood ayi’s stall, but if you’ve yet to become acquainted with Chinese breakfast, Taoyuan Village is a delicious, good place to start. 0.5/1

The Vibe

With high ceilings and Scandinavian-looking interiors, Taoyuan Village’s hip appearance belies its functionality. Don’t be put off by the queue outside; you’ll be in and out within 30 minutes. The brusque manner of the staff, however... well that’s another thing. In another brutal nod to modernity, don’t try using your old fashioned credit card to pay here. Cash or WeChat payment only, Grandpa. 0.5/1

Value for Money

It’s a tough one to judge value for money here. Yes, it’s cheap, but not as cheap as you could get it at one of the street vendors who don’t happen to be in a mall.

TOTAL VERDICT: 3/5 Price: RMB25-50 per person Who’s going: lunching locals Good for: breakfast, quick eats, Shanghainese breakfast

1/f, 150 hubin Lu, by Ji’an Lu, 湖滨路150号湖滨道购物中心1楼, 近吉安路. Nearest metro: huangpi Nan Lu, 10 mins. open daily, 7-2am. Cash and weChat payment accepted.

Baoism

A Modern Take on Street Food By Tongfei Zhang

The Place The humble baozi has more or less taken a backseat in the modern pantheon of Chinese dining, but recent culinary trends have elevated the steamed bun from its role as a breakfast staple, most notably at hipstercentric eateries like Hong Kong’s Little Bao, David Chang’s Momofuku and Eddie Huang’s Baohaus in New York. Keen to ride this wave into the Chinese market, Baoism was initiated as a pop-up concept by Shanghai-based foodies Alex Xu and Jenny Gao. Referring to it as modern Chinese street food, Baoism now has a permanent home in the Hubin Dao Mall.

The Food

Catering to a fast-moving crowd of white-collar locals, Baoism’s menu pushes a RMB45 set meal, for which you get two baos of your choosing plus two side dishes. Wrapped inside a warm, just-steamed bun, signature hongshao rou (braised fatty pork, 红烧肉) is the must-order item here, entailing a deliciously long-stewed meat filling mixed with peanuts, cucumbers and a sprinkling of salad. The Korean fried chicken bao is a great concept, but in practice a little tricky to eat. For vegans, Baoism offer black pepper tofu and for pescatarians, a good okonomiyaki number. Side options include refreshing Chengdu-style chicken with stem leaf lettuce, roasted Xinjiang eggplant, spicy mapo rice cakes, lotus root chips and more. We especially liked the onsen egg scallion oil noodles, a judicious and tasteful update of this easily ruined Shanghainese classic. 2/3

The Vibe

Interiors are simple and function for fast-paced meals – high stools, long wooden tables and a semi-open kitchen, that’s all. Bear in mind this canteen-like space is always packed during lunchtime as office workers drop by. 0.5/1

Value for Money

Bustling and occasionally noisy, Baoism isn’t a place to linger, but it is a good choice for a brisk, wholesome lunch or casual dinner, and especially for the RMB45 price tag. Anticipate more menu items arriving in the near future. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 3.5/5

Price: RMB45 for sets Who’s going: office workers, locals and expats Good for: quick lunch/dinner, casual eats.

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Equilibrium

New Danish Cafe Strikes a Balance BY Betty Richardson

The Place Newly opened on Shandong Lu, Equilibrium is a spacious cafe selling salads, sandwiches, pastries, coffee and breakfasts. It’s also ‘sandwiched’ betwixt fellow cafe The Press and Buzztime Coffee. We imagine that the three must vie over customers pretty fiercely in this predominantly local-frequented street.

The Food

255 shandong Zhong Lu, by hankou Lu 山东中路255号，近汉口路. Nearest metro: Nanjing Dong Lu, 7 mins. open daily, 7am-10pm. Local cards accepted. (5169 0815) 7 6 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

When it comes to food, however, Equilibrium seems to be winning the battle with an expertly curated menu of exactly the kinds of things we’re trying to eat at breakfast and lunchtime. Emmentaler with tomato, red onion, lettuce and cress (RMB58)? Pulled pork or Danish meatball on sourdough (RMB58)? Spiced duck salad with pancetta and roasted pine nuts (RMB49)? Yes please. Breakfasters are equally cared for – yogurt with honey, granola and bananas (RMB28) was particularly pleasant paired with a fresh almond and chocolate croissant (RMB18). Coffee is a touch stronger than some will care for – our cappuccino (RMB32) was robust and heavy – we’d guess they’re using a less fatty milk than what seems to be the prevailing fashion in Shanghai. Fine if you like it that way; if not try the milkier latte (also RMB32). More substantial eats are also on the menu, including risottos (RMB58), pastas

(RMB45+), soups (RMB28) and roasted snapper (RMB88), along with a selection of juices, shakes and beers. 2/3

The Vibe

Equilibrium has the feel of a hip, slightly more upmarket Pret a Manger. With ample seating both downstairs and on the upper mezzanine level, we could easily stay for hours with a good book (or work), just as equally as we could drop by for a quick bite to eat and an espresso. 1/1

Value for Money

Ingredients are good quality and fresh, and the space is nice to be in. It’s a yes from us. 1/1

TOTAL VERDICT: 4/5 Price: RMB25-88 Who’s going: caffeine-loving locals, creative types Good for: coffee, breakfast, salads, sandwiches

Al’s Diner

Gracie’s Other Half Handles Breakfast BY Shanghai Girl Eats

1. Blueberry lemon-ricotta pancakes (RMB60) with mixed berry compote, candied lemon zest Recommend: Yes Currently the frontrunner on my Shanghai pancake list. The batter is fluffy and embedded with fresh, whole blueberries and a touch of ricotta. I heard these were previously plain pancakes topped with blueberries and sauce so it’s nice to see this dish has had a fruity upgrade.

racie’s is known for her sweet and fattening ice cream shop located at Xinle and Donghu Lu (and on Sherpa’s for delivery!). In the same space now comes Al’s Diner, named appropriately after Gracie’s real-life other half Alwin – a sweet and savory pairing if you will.

Ice cream here is undoubtedly good (my current favorites are miso caramel or malt, sea salt & dark chocolate), and for such a wide repertoire, ranging from pancakes to fried rice, the food is surprisingly good too. What all the offerings have in common, however, is that they are dangerously delicious for the waistline.

2. Patty melt (RMB85) double Australian beef patty, caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms, Gouda cheese, side of fries and side of two sunny side eggs (+RMB15) Recommend: Yes Two beef patties sandwiched in between buttery toasted bread. The patty has this really beefy flavor that works well with the sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions. We added a side of runny eggs to break onto the crispy matchstick fries.

3. Chicken skin (RMB35) Recommend: Yes Instead of the chicken wings, ditch the meat and opt for the crispy chicken skin.

Price: RMB150-200 per person Who’s going: mixed crowd of hungover expats and locals Good for: brunch, breakfast, pancakes, ice cream, lunch

4. Chinese sausage & kimchi fried rice (RMB45) with kimchi, leeks, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, gochujang paste, sunny side up farm egg Recommend: Yes I don’t know where this fits into a diner menu amongst pancakes, sandwiches, and ice cream, but it is delicious. The element of sweetness from the addition of Chinese sausage makes this a home run.

5. That breakfast sandwich thing we make (RMB65) with housemade Sichuan-pepper pork sausage, scrambled eggs, English muffin, chilicorn rémoulade and house potatoes or salad Recommend: Yes Think of this as a deluxe sausage and egg muffin sandwich – great with some hot sauce.

6. Purgatory eggs (RMB65) two eggs baked in cazuela, chorizo, potatoes, ricotta, chipotletomato sauce, flour tortillas, sour cream Recommend: No No matter which way I look at this, it is a pan of scrambled eggs that I think you are supposed to make scrambled egg fajitas out of, but it just didn’t click for me. Poached or runny eggs, please.

7. Mini bucket o’ wings (RMB55) with honey Sriracha and coleslaw Recommend: No The wings and legs have crispy skin but are dry on the meat.

204 Xinle Lu by Donghu Lu 新乐路204号近东湖路. Nearest metro: Changshu Lu, 10 mins. open daily, 11am-8pm. Local cards accepted. (5465 1259). see www.shanghaigirleats.com for more.

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Straight No Chaser BY Betty Richardson

Following a seasonal drop in temperatures, street-side dive bar Dogtown will close from now until springtime. Guess those oil drum bonfires didn’t get OK’d by the local chengguan. Speaking of outside bars, Morton’s Steakhouse in Pudong’s IFC Mall recently unveiled their fancy Sky Bar after several years of red tape. The place offers top-notch views of Lujiazui, but you’ll have to wait until spring to enjoy them. Meanwhile the brains behind Kung Fu Komedy finally have their own club (not klub?!) to rule from. In the same building as Kartel on Julu and Xiangyang Bei Lu, the place is pretty compact but has its own bar from which punters can be heckled. Following a slight lull in openings, a new cocktail bar, Candor, is set to join the crowd on Shaanxi Nan Lu, a project by Aaron Feder and partner Melody Chen. Expect carnival inspired interiors and a hard-hitting drink list.

Another new speakeasy bar has also recently opened at 615 Yongjia Lu. Named Barber Shop, the bar serves cocktails and whisky, and is accessed by secret doorway from the front, which is a barber shop, by the way. Sadly no acapella quartets (yet).

Beloved former French Concession bar Arcade has reopened after renovations for a supersonic, true to theme feel, namely a host of illuminating neon lights. They’ve also teamed up, somewhat surprisingly, with Pie Society every Wednesday. Pac-Man would approve. 7 8 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w.t h at s m a g s . c o m

Funky Monkey

Cocktails and whisky near Xintiandi BY Virginia Werner

estled on Hefei Lu and a brisk 10 minute walk from Xintiandi, Funky Monkey seems to appear out of nowhere in the street, a spot you might miss if you weren’t looking carefully. Two-story cafe by day and bar by night, Funky Monkey is a serious bar with an intimate vibe inside. At the bar itself, conversations are reduced to quiet murmurs and the clinks of glasses. Whisky is probably what brought you here in the first place. For the inexperienced whisky drinker, laoban Jeff recommends something with less peat, such as Benromach 10-year-old single malt Scotch (RMB65). Not bad at all. Cocktail of the Month hails from Antony’s Wunderbar in Frankfurt, Germany.

Sweet and delicious with a serious punch, it intermingles ginger, cucumber, orgeat, syrup lemon and no small amount of gin for RMB65. We’d definitely come back to this lowkey spot for serious drinking, and agree wholeheartedly with their cheeky motto: ‘Serious Drinks, Great Music, No Wankers’ – we didn’t see a single wanker the entire night!

Price: drinks from RMB40 Who’s going: expats Good for: no-fuss alcohol, small groups, dates, casual drinks

588 hefei Lu, by Chongqing Nan Lu 合肥路588号, 近重庆南路. Nearest metro: Xintiandi, 10 mins. open tues-sun, 12pm-2am. Cash and weChat payment only. (6340 0119)

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That One Place

New Jing’an Dive Bar BY Betty Richardson

here’s something awesome about finding a bar that shuns the frenetic atmosphere of a traditional drinking establishment. That One Place is such an entity, having more the feel of a particularly well-stocked hermitage than a bar. Walking in feels a lot like stepping into somebody’s living room; on our visit proprietor Alex Grimes was honing his skills on the recently released Fallout 4 with a friend, though he swiftly abandoned both to tend the bar and chat with us. Beginning with the precursor “NO FLUFF JUST THE GOOD STUFF,” on the menu are Ole Tennessee Moonshines (RMB55), top shelf liquors (RMB55), house spirits (RMB35), Italian sodas to be drunk with a shot of booze (RMB40), plus a concise list of cocktails (RMB65). By and large, our favorite of the drinks we tried was the Bee’s Knees (RMB65), a sweet, lemony and sparkling long drink made with honey and Aviation gin. There aren’t many lemon-based cocktails that escape being overly tart, but this is one of them, thanks to a malty dash of Widmer Hefeweizen beer. Made of stronger stuff entirely are the ‘custom craniums,’ aptly served in a skull-shaped glass and consisting of two house pour shots and one of moonshine for good measure. Luckily for us, that one proved an exception to the rule; other beverages on the list make for decidedly smooth sippin’ – most notably the house-infused mint julep (ask for a dash of simple syrup if you like it sweet). There are lots more things to be said about this place, but we’ll leave the joy of discovering them up to you. What we will say though is that this is one of the best dive bars we’ve stumbled upon (and out of) in Shanghai. You might find yourself one of few customers when you walk in, but you certainly won’t feel like a stranger for long.

hristmas Promotion: freeflow Stella Artois, turkey and arugula salad, pumpkin soup with homemade ginger snaps, pan-fried foie gras or cod, and homemade dessert for RMB398.

Celebrate Christmas at All Butter Bistro, a casual, newly opened little bar and restaurant on Yongkang Lu, with a four-course menu along with free-flow Stella Artois.

Set in a cozy, renovated lane house on the quiet part of Yongkang Lu, All Butter also serves traditional cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, as well as plenty of beers, including Stella Artois on draft. For eats, the place has also garnered recognition for their afternoon tea set, bedecked with a selection of rotating sweet treats like raspberry bomb cake, madeleines, macarons, mousses and more. Be sure to get there before it finishes at 5pm.For savory bites, All Butter serves a comforting à la carte menu of Italian dishes with an American twist – think spaghetti, soups, burgers, salads, fish and chips, although perhaps oddly, no all-butter croissants.

Price: RMB45-150 per person Who’s going: expat and locals Good for: casual drinks, hangouts, cocktails, beer, nuclear apocalypse Lane 243, Jiaozhou Lu, No.10, by Xinzha Lu 胶州路243弄10号，近新闸路. Nearest Metro: Jing’an temple, 10 mins. open daily, 11am-late. Cash, weChat and alipay only.

all Butter, 144 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu 永康路144号，近襄阳北路. Nearest metro: shaanxi Nan Lu, 10 mins. open daily, 11.30pm-late. (3363 3079)

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Fine Music for Your Nightlife Diet BY Andrew Chin

DEC 3 Future Brown

The holidays may rule December, but there are still plenty of options to get your boogie on from The Shelter’s birthday celebrations to a visit from the King of German Techno.

DEC 4 Kiko Navarro

The Shelter rings in a month of celebrations for their lucky eight birthday. Kicking things off is the supergroup of Fatima Al Qadiri, Nguzunguzu and J-Crush. Roll Deep’s Roachee and DJ x/o round out a stacked bill, while Howell supports. On December 12, the subterranean club will be hosting Daedelus. The contemporary of other LA geniuses Flying Lotus and Madlib is known for constructing labyrinthine sounds that incorporate everything from juke to bossa nova. > Dec 3, 10pm-late, RMB80. the shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

For more than 20 years, Navarro has been one of the main figures of the Balearic Islands, holding several Ibiza club residencies. As a producer, he’s incorporated disparate elements from deep house to Latin. He’s scored global hits like 'Soñando Contigo,' remixed The Doors, teamed up with super-producers Osunlade and Louie Vega and rocked the world’s hottest spots. > Dec 4, 10pm-late, RMB100. unico by Mauro Colagreco, 2/f, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399)

DEC 9 Dillon Francis

DEC 11-12 Soulection

Moombahton’s first chart topping star has been praised by MTV, collaborated with Diplo and DJ Snake, and performed at major festivals like Ultra and Coachella. While he’s increasingly added electro flourishes to his sound, he’s returned to his roots with his recent EP This Mixtape is Fire, where he was among the pioneers that mixed reggaeton and house to birth a new genre.

The Los Angeles-based record label, radio show and creative collective will be bringing their “sound of tomorrow” to Arkham for a pair of parties. On Friday, Vice presents the funky future house of UK’s PYRMDPLAZA and genrebending Bay Area favorite The Whooligan for a double-headliner show. The next night, Yeti rings in their third anniversary with the label’s ascending producer StarRo (pictured). The multi-instrumentalist’s live shows mix Ableton Live, keyboard, synthesizer, guitar, percussion, Maschine and vocoder.

> Dec 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB120. MYst, 1123 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by fumin Lu 延安中路1123号, 近富民路 (64379999)

> Dec 11-12, 10.30pm-late, RMBtBa. arkham, 1 wulumuqi Lu, by hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317)

DEC 11 We Are the 90s MVP takes over the eight-time That’s Shanghai Club of the Year for their recurring 90s party. Dress up in your finest flannel and dance to the decade’s best hits from Will Smith to Ace of Base. > fri Dec 11, 10pm-late; RMB100 (free entry before mid-

night with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge, 7/f, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼,近南京东路 (6339 1199)

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DEC 12 Paul Kalkbrenner

DEC 10 Oliver Heldens The Tiësto protégé is leading a new generation of DJs. Since surfacing on the scene with 2013’s ‘Gecko,’ Heldens has scored three Top 5 UK singles. This year, he indulged his bass house side under his HI-LO alias and is the latest in M2’s Artists to Watch party series.

Plaza, 283 huaihai Zhong Lu, by huangpi Nan Lu

Fusion welcomes the King of German Techno. The Berlin superstar started spinning as a 13-year-old shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall. By 18, he developed his trademark style of reassembling his tracks live to the delight of crowds around the world. He’s a star of cult film Berlin Calling and scored his first German chart-topping album with this summer’s 7.

淮海中路283号香港广场4楼, 近黄陂南路 (400

马当路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

> Dec 10, 10pm-late, RMB180. M2, 4/f hong Kong

> Dec 12, 10.30pm-late, RMB280-380. fusion, 5/f, Bldg 6, south Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 兴业路123号6号楼5楼, 近

610 3721, en.damai.cn)

DEC 13 Cashmere Cat SHFT celebrates its third anniversary with the Norwegian producer. Since releasing his influential Mirror Maru and Wedding Bells EP, the former DMC World Champion contestant has been one of Ariana Grande’s main collaborators. He also produced Kanye’s recent ‘Wolves’ single.

> Dec 13, 10pm-late, RMB100-150. Le Baron, 7f, 20 Donghu Lu, by huaihai Lu 东湖路20号7楼, 近淮海中路 (reservations@ lebaronshanghai.com)

DEC 19 Mendo

DEC 19 Elijah & Skilliam

The Clarisse Records founder has well over 1,000 tracks to his name through a brilliant career that’s stretched over 15 years. He’s remixed Deadmau5, slaughtered the dancefloor at famous clubs from Tokyo to Ibiza and ruled the Beatport charts with his 2013 disc, Avalon.

The London grime duo stop off at The Shelter as part of their inaugural Yeti-presented Asian tour. The Butterz Records founders are pushing the genre alongside cohorts like Skepta and JME. > Dec 19, 10.30pm-late, RMBtBa. the shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

> Dec 19, 10.30pm-late, RMB150 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls before 2am). Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (138 1692 7970)

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Stella Art CHRISTMAS PROM Mythos

Pistolera (Xuhui)

Canlong Taiji (Hunan Lu)

Bldg 6, the Cool Docks, 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by fuxing Dong Lu 中山南路479弄6号楼, 近复兴东路. (6152 6755)

No 2, 838 hengshan Lu, by tianping Lu 衡山路838-2号, 近天平路 (5461 0619)

285 hunan Lu by wukang Lu 湖南路285号, 近武康路 (5466 3026)

Top Choice

Pistolera (Pudong)

Canlong Taiji (Tianzifang)

Happy Hour: Daily, 5.30-8.30pm, buy-six-get-onefree on Corona

855 Biyun Lu, by Lan’an Lu 碧云路855号近蓝桉路 (5030 4228)

Happy Hour: Daily, 5.30-8.30pm, buy-one-get-onefree on Stella Artois & Budweiser draft beers

Bldg. 9, the Cool Docks, 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by fuxing Dong Lu 中山南路505弄老码头9号楼近复兴东路. 6152 6689

Qing Hui Lou Korean Restaurant (庆会楼)

Pistolera (Hongqiao) No 2, 3307 hongmei Lu, by huaguang Lu 虹梅路3307弄2号, 近华光路 6221 6392)

Pistolera (Jing’an)

Happy Hour: Daily, 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe draft beers.

88 tongren Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 铜仁路88号, 近延安西路 (6237 9623)

2/f, Bldg 2, 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by fuxing Dong Lu 中山南路 479弄老码头2号楼2楼, 近复兴东路. (61526588)

Las Tapas (Sinan Mansions)

Bar Tazza D’oro Nanjing Dong Lu Pedestrian street, by Zhejiang Zhong Lu南京东路步行街世纪广场, 近浙江中路. (5301 5126)

Capo Yifeng galleria, 5/f, 99 Beijing Dong Lu, by Yuanmingyuan Lu, 北京东路99号5楼近圆明园路. 5308 8332

Tamarind Thai Bldg. 10, the Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Xinmatou 479 Zhongshan Nan Lu, 中山南路505弄老码头10号楼B座近复兴中路. (6152 6626)

sinan Mansions, Block 32, 45 sinan Lu, by fuxing Zhong Lu 思南公馆, 思南路45号32号楼近复兴西路 (6426 0660)

Las Tapas (Red Town) Red town, C6, 570 west huaihai Lu, by hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570 号C6, 近虹桥路 (6415 9567)

Las Tapas (Hongmei Entertainment Street) Happy Hour: Daily, until 8pm,RMB30 for small glass of Stella Artois draft beer hongmei Entertainment st.,Bldg 33, 3338 hongmei Lu 虹梅路 3338弄, 虹梅休闲步行街33号楼 6465 8345)

C’s Bar

Las Tapas (Jinqiao)

B/1, 685 Dingxi Lu by fahuazhen Lu 定西路685号B1楼, 近法华镇路. (137 9524 1780)

259 hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu 红枫路259号, 近碧云路 (3382 1686)

Eleven’s

Windows Too (Jing’an)

888-8 Changping Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu昌平路888-8号, 近胶州路. (6226 6616)

2/f, City Plaza, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by huashan Lu (next to haagen Dazs) 南京西路1618号久光百货X楼, 近华山路 (6288 9007)

Sunset Bar 21a Laowai Jie, by 3338 hongmei Lu, 虹梅路3338弄老外街21a 号 3460 5520

Hooters (Super Brand Mall) super Brand Mall, 1/f, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui huan Lu 陆家嘴西路168号, 正大广场1楼, 近陆家嘴环路 5049 0199)

Hooters (Huaihai Lu) 1/f, Bldg 1, 1498 huaihai Zhong Lu, by wulumuqi Nan Lu 淮海中路1498号1号楼1楼, 近乌鲁木齐南路 (6437 9811)

Hooters (L’Avenue) 3/f, L’avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu 仙霞路99号3楼近遵义路 (6212 0296)

Big Bamboo (Jinqiao) 381 hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu 红枫路381号近碧云路 (5030 1779)

Big Bamboo (Jing’an) 132 Nanyang Lu, by tongren Lu 南阳路132号, 近铜仁路 (6256 2265)

Big Bamboo (Hongmei Entertainment Street) hongmei Entertainment street, No. 20, Lane 3338 hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Lu 虹梅路3338号虹梅路休闲街26号 (6405 8720)

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Windows Scoreboard 11/f, 527 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Chengdu Lu 淮海中路527号11楼, 近成都路 (5382 7757)

Windows Garage 702 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Qinghai Lu 南京西路702号, 近青海路 (6218 1360)

No. 14, tianzifang, 248 taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu 泰康路田子坊 248弄14号, 近瑞金二路 (6473 3989)

Bell Bar & Café Happy Hour: Daily, 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe draft beers. No.11, 248 taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu 泰康路248弄11号后门, 近瑞金二路(6432 6102)

Rambler No.38, 155 Jianguo Zhong Lu, by taikang Lu (inside tianzifang)建国中路155弄38号, 近泰康路田子坊内 137 8892 3099)

September Wine Bar & Restaurant No. 15-2 tianzifang, 248 taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu泰康路248弄, 田子坊15-2号近瑞金二路 (3428 2423)

White Hart Happy Hour: Daily, 4-8pm, special price on Stella Artois and Leffe draft beers 1466 Meichuan Lu, by Zhenguang Lu 梅川路步行街1466号近真光路 3166 5519

Akura No.1-2 tianzifang, 248 taikang Lu , by Ruijin Er Lu泰康路248弄田子坊47号1-2楼, 近瑞金二路 (5465 9902)

Bohemia Kitchen & Bar No. 42 tianzifang, 248 taikang Lu by Ruijin Er Lu 泰康路248号田子坊42号, 近瑞金二路 6415 0065)

The Office Live Music & Bar f09, 618 Xujiahui Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu徐家汇路618号 f09号铺近瑞金二路 (150 2122 9148)

Grand Yard 608 Xikang Lu, by Changping Lu 西康路608号近昌平路 (180 1767 6266)

The White Horse

Windows Parkside

Happy Hour: Daily, 4-8pm, special price on Stella Artois and Leffe draft beers

1/f, 1661 Nanjing Xi Lu, near huashan Lu 南京西路1661号1楼, 近华山路 (6288 8812)

No.18, 199 fangdian Lu by Yingchun Lu 芳甸路199弄18号1楼近迎春路 (5028 0818)

Tiki China

Bytes 101

hengshan fang, Bld 22, 320 tianping Lu, by hengshan Lu 天平路320号22号楼近衡山路 (6415 0363)

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri, 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois draft beer

Yinwei Aiqing KTV Bar 1825 Beijing Xi Lu, Room B, by wanghangdu Lu 北京西路1825号 B座近万航渡路 (6258 5018)

Full House 289 hengshan Lu, by gao’an Lu 衡山路298号近高安路 (6474 9062)

Canlong Taiji (Nanjing Xi Lu) Happy Hour: Daily, 5.30-8.30pm, buy-one-get-onefree on Stella Artois & Budweiser draft beers. 6/f, 1788 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Yuyuan Zhi Lu南京西路1788号 6楼近愚园支路 (5252 0082)

Radisson Blu Pudong, 1/f, 1199 Yingchun Lu, by fangdian Lu, 浦东迎春路1199号1楼近芳甸路, 地铁2号线上海科技馆站 (5130 0000)

August Live House No. 201, 1181 Xiuyan Lu, by Zhouyuan Lu 秀沿路1181号201近周园路 (136 1187 3111)

J&K Daily, 4-8pm, special price on large glass of Stella Artois. 1181 Xiuyan Lu, by Zhouyuan Lu 秀沿路1181号近周园路

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tois MOTION

Guests who purchase Stella Artois from the outlets below will receive Christmas gifts, including Stella Artois Key Ring, Stella Artois Christmas Hat or Stella Artois Christmas Pen. Conditions apply.

New Cheer Hotpot

Ivy Bar

110 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路110号近平武路 (6282 1117)

Happy Hour: Daily,4pm-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois draft beer

X.Vibe 587 Xiexu Lu, by Liyuan Lu 斜徐路587号, 近丽园路(6333 0989)

380 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu 大沽路380号, 成都北路 (138 1808 6410)

LAVAZZA

Park 91

Riverside Promenade, Binjiang Da Dao, next to shangri-La hotel 浦东滨江大道富都路段 5877 5967)

Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm-9pm, RMB 40 on 500ml Hoegaarden

The Flying Fox

433 Dagu Lu, by shimen Yi Lu 静安区大沽路433号, 近石门一路 (6327 3160)

225 hongfeng Lu, by Xinjinqiao Lu 红枫路225号近新金桥路 (5030 9807)

The Gili

Outback Steakhouse (Chamtime Plaza) 1w48, 1/f, Lane 1239, Zuchongzhi Lu, by Jinke Lu 祖冲之路1239 弄长泰广场, 近金科路

SSP Airport: Shanghai International Airport, [机场ssp] 6000 Yingbin Da Dao 迎宾大道6000号

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

All Butter Bistro

Happy Hour: Daily, 4pm-8pm, RMB 48 on large glass of Hoegaarden

1018 Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 长宁路1018号, 近凯旋路 (6115 8888)

144 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu永康路144号近襄阳南路

407 Dagu Lu, by shimen Yi Lu 大沽路407号, 近石门一路 5353 0757

JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square

Yingliansuo 萤连锁 (Jing’an)

Bellas Bistro

908 wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路908号,近胶州路

230 Bibo Lu, 碧波路230号

Yingliansuo 萤连锁 (Huashan Lu)

Shen

785 huashan Lu, by Zhenning Lu 华山路785号, 近镇宁路

7/f, 7 Yanan Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 延安东路7号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6316 9119)

Movie Coffee 1/f, times Building 390 Panyu Lu, by fahuazhen Lu 番禺路 390号时代大厦1楼, 近法华镇路 (5218 2933)

Lucca Coffee 390 Panyu Lu, by fahuazhen Lu 番禺路390号, 近法华镇路 (5295 6979)

Marina by DN 2972 Binjiang Da Dao, by Lujiazui huan Lu 滨江大道2972号, 近陆家嘴环路 (5878 6326)

The Kitchen Salvatore Cuomo 402, D building, 2976 west Lujiazui Lu, by fenghe Lu 陆家嘴西路2967号D座402室, 近丰和路滨江大道 (5054 1265)

Win House (Crystal Galleria) 6/f, Crystal galleria, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu 愚园路68 号晶品购物广场6楼, 近常德路 (6287 8377)

Win House (Pudong) gf 37& gf 27, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by fucheng Lu 陆家嘴西路 168号01层gf37 & gf27, 近富成路 (6882 9577)

Chao Lou Restaurant Happy Hour: Daily, 7.30pm-9.30pm, RMB 100/ person on unlimited flow of Stella Artois and Hoegaarden 5/f, 68 Yuyuan Lu, by Changde Lu愚园路68号晶品5f, 近常德路)

TGI Friday Chamtime Plaza, 1w37, Lane 2889, Zuchongzhi Lu, by Jinke Lu 祖冲之路2889弄长泰广场, 近金科路

Pirate Paradise 1/f, 2620 Xietu Lu, by Lingling Lu 斜土路2620号星游城1楼, 近零陵路(3368 9556)

T Plus Restaurant & Bar 425 weihai Lu, by shimen Lu 威海路425号, 近石门一路 (3103 9013)

Bar Gatsby

Happy Hour: Daily, 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by huangpi Bei Lu 上海南京西路399号, 近黄陂北路 (5359 4969)

O Café, Grand Millennium Hotel

TOGO Bar

Happy Hour: Daily, 5.30-8.30pm, buy-one-get-onefree on Stella Artois

68 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路68号近襄阳路 (139 1868 0509)

2588 Yanan Xi Lu, 2588 Yanan Xi Lu, by shuicheng Lu 延安西路 2588号千禧海鸥大酒店一楼,近水城路 (6208 5888)

Sliders 45 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu 永康路45号,近嘉善路 (6433 0201)

Oh My Kebab 50 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu 永康路50号, 近嘉善路 (6431 2653)

Blarney Stone 77 Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路77号近襄阳路 (6422 6605)

Kulou 222 Xiangyang Nan Lu, by fuxing Xi Lu 襄阳南路222号, 近复兴中路 (139 1771 7304)

Oyster Kitchen 479 Yongjia Lu, by taiyuan Lu 永嘉路479号, 近太原路 (6422 5523)

Outback Steakhouse (Global Harbor) L4117-L4120, fourth floor, global harbor, 3300 Zhongshan Bei Lu, by Jinshajiang Lu 中山北路3300号4楼L4117-L4120铺, 近金沙江路 (6067 5012)

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel 159 henan Nan Lu, by fuyou Lu 河南南路159号, 近福佑路 (2321 8888)

Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre Happy Hour: Daily, 5-7pm, 50 percent off beers at lounge 555 Xizang Zhong Lu, by fengyang Lu 西藏中路555号, 近凤阳路 2312 9888

Intercontinental Shanghai 500 hengfeng Lu, by Changshou Lu恒丰路500号, 近长寿路 (5253 9999)

Jamaica Blue Happy Hour: Daily, 6-10pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois 2270 hongqiao Lu, by Jianhe Lu 虹桥路2270号, 近剑河路 (6273 6000)

Hongqiao Hilton 1116 hongsong Dong Lu, by hongxu Lu 红松东路1116号, 近虹许路 (33213 6666)

Outback Steakhouse (SML Center)

Chez Amis

1/f-15, Cg21, 618 Xujiahui Lu, by Ruijin Lu 徐家汇路618号日月光中心1楼f-15, 近瑞金二路 (6047 8328)

Central square, Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhejiang Dong Lu 南京东路, 近浙江路 6373 1007)

Outback Steakhouse (The Place)

Grand Mercure (Hongqiao)

1f s-L117&L118, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Ziyun Xi Lu 遵义路100号虹桥南丰城1楼s-L117&L118, 近紫云西路 (6140 3993)

369 Xianxia Lu, by furongjiang Lu 仙霞路369号, 近芙蓉江路 (5153 3300)

Outback Steahouse (Sohu Fuxing Plaza) D104-106 soho fuxing Plaza, 388 Madang Lu, by fuxing Lu 马当路388号soho复兴广场D栋104-106 近复兴路 (6113 0667)

Shook! Happy Hour: Daily, 8-10pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Stella Artois, Christmas and New Year Eve are excluded the swatch art Peace hotel, 5-6/f, 23 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (2329 8522)

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The Death of Asia’s Wildlife

One Organization’s Mission to Stop the Killing By Alyssa Wieting

magine a world where exotic animals such as elephants, tigers, rhinos and sharks no longer exist. Where they become mythical beings of the past only found in storybooks and encyclopedias. It’s a doleful thought and unfortunately one that has the potential to become reality. These animals are not dying out naturally – they are dying because of humans and our demand for their precious body parts. Consumption of wildlife products in China has been a growing problem over the past decade, which is why organizations like WildAid have made it their mission to protect wildlife around the globe. China is purportedly the world’s biggest consumer of endangered animal products and represents a major battleground for the San Franciscobased organization as they attempt to stamp out demand for ivory, shark fin soup, manta gills, tiger parts and rhino horns. Time is of the essence for WildAid; if the killing continues at the current pace, a growing number of species will end up endan-

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gered or even extinct. On average, 73 million sharks are killed each year for their precious fins, while over 33,000 elephants are slaughtered for their tusks. Tiger products are particularly sought after in China, poached for their bones, claws, teeth and pelts. With fewer than 3,200 tigers remaining in the wild today, this majestic species is at incredibly high risk of becoming extinct if the killing does not end now. WildAid’s approach to saving these threatened creatures is unorthodox. While other organizations seek to protect animals through methods like conservation, WildAid sets itself apart with its simple mission statement: “When the buying stops, killing can too.” It’s the idea that eliminating demand for wildlife products is key to stopping poachers profiting from animal slaughter. WildAid focuses on media campaigns that raise awareness about the need to end the illegal wildlife trade that’s estimated to be worth USD10 billion per year. Shark fins have been the organization’s

greatest success story so far, with consumption of shark fin soup down 50 to 70 percent since 2011. Over the past two years alone, Guangzhou shark fin vendors reported an 82 percent decrease in shark fin sales. WildAid’s China Chief Representative May Mei keeps positive: “Our work here is always exciting, extremely rewarding and constantly evolving. I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished so far. We’ve seen notable results on reducing demand for shark fins already, and the tremendous amount of opportunities keeps me excited and optimistic that we can do the same for other wildlife.” Although they are heading in the right direction, it will be an uphill battle to completely eradicate the world’s appetite for animal products. That’s why WildAid has enlisted some of the world’s biggest celebrity names to assist in their campaigns. Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince William, Li Bingbing, Richard Branson, Yao Ming and David Beckham are just a few of the stars who have

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"OVER 33,000 ELEPHANTS EACH YEAR ARE SLAUGHTERED FOR THEIR TUSKS" participated in their ad campaigns. Most dedicated to the cause is Jackie Chan, who has worked with WildAid for over a decade. WildAid uses its celebrity ambassadors to create media awareness campaigns, which include TV ads, billboards and print ads in public areas. Despite the challenges they face in shifting attitudes in China, the organization has received widespread support for their efforts. “We receive a tremendous amount of support from our media and government partners in China,” Mei says. “All of

our media space is donated by very generous media partners who have provided pro bono support worth nearly USD200 million in 2014 alone. Our staff in China are almost exclusively Chinese nationals. We also have the support of both major international and Chinese celebrities.” So what can you do? It’s quite simple: stop buying endangered wildlife products and ask your friends and family to do the same. Of course, a donation can go a long way as well.

Learn more about wildAid and their cause by visiting www. wildaid.org.

"WHEN THE BUYING STOPS, KILLING CAN TOO"

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The Tyranny of Christmas A Time for Presents and Pressure BY Trevor Marshallsea

"Unlike the bloke whose birthday Christmas celebrates, Santa really is everywhere these days and impossible to escape"

hristmas is a time of giving. And, though my mum told me not to mention this, it’s not physically possible to have “giving” without “receiving.” It’s also a time of eating and drinking. It’s a time of families getting together and, perhaps despite that, of being merry. Most of all, though, it’s a time of pressure. When you’re a kid, having made or bought some presents for others, you essentially turn up, open your presents, and stuff your face. But Christmas reflects life in that the older you get, the more pressure it involves. When you reach maturity, you’ll feel that pressure to buy a suitably impressive gift for your special someone. Once, when I lived in London, my girlfriend had three dozen of my favorite food – oysters – specially flown in from France for me. After they arrived I duly handed over her present: precisely four bars of soap. Oh, and I shouldn’t forget – a card. That was a lesson in how to suck at Christmas. But at least she also got a gift that would last forever: an anecdote about lousy boyfriends. And I’ll plead it’s not as bad as some of the other anecdotes out there, involving stepladders, an electric drill, a voucher for a camping store, etc. When you get older still, and become a parent, the pressure peaks. Mostly, there’s pressure to get your stories straight. We have kids, we make noble pledges that we will never, ever, lie to them. And then we tell them there’s a fat, ageless man who inhabits the uninhabitable, and that every December 24 he achieves the impossible – flying around the whole flipping planet with his magical reindeer, giving presents to everyone. Even if you take out all the Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, voodoo-ists, etc., who don’t do Christmas, that’s still an immensely steep delivery mission. On one hand, it’s no wonder Santa does bugger-all for the rest of the year. On the other, it’s just a very hard fable to sustain for kids whose most influential 8 8 | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 | w w w . t h at s ma g s . c o m

mode of travel involves not flying reindeer but an information superhighway. My scientific wife isn’t a fan of Santa. This heartens me whenever I’m in her bad books (“It’s OK. She boos Santa Claus too,” I say) but it did lead to debate about whether we should perpetuate the Santa story with our two girls. In the end we did, probably because, unlike the bloke whose birthday Christmas celebrates, Santa really is everywhere these days and impossible to escape. It is kind of like that creepy song coming true, about Him knowing when you’re sleeping or awake, and precisely how you’ve been behaving.

That decision taken – with some gifts to be credited to Santa and the rest from us – the pressure was on to build the, err, lie. Since we live in a Beijing apartment, I made “footprints” out of talcum powder for the snowy effect, all the way from the front door to our tree. I left a note, written in my left hand, thanking the girls for the cookies and beer. At least those had been genuinely scoffed. That exercise delighted the girls, but proved two things: 1. Talcum powder can take up to a whole day to vacuum up. 2. You need a story for how Santa gets into a locked apartment. (Thankfully our girls were little, so my effort of “Umm, aah, magic!” did the trick.) The following year I got creative, and left puddles of water, for melted snow, on the floor. With Beijing’s heating turned up to 11, these had evaporated by Christmas morn-

ing. “I’m glad Santa tried to be more tidy this year!” I said, and the girls’ suspicions also evaporated. The next year we got tripped up. We were skiing in Canada for Christmas, and took our wrapped presents with us from Beijing. We secreted them in corners of our luggage that the girls would never find, and when they duly found them, several days before Christmas, an interrogation started – of us, by them. “How come the presents are already here when it’s three days before Santa comes?” they said. “Um, we knew we’d be going to Canada, so we had Santa drop them off in Beijing early,” I said, adding, for full Christmas wonder, that it necessitated a special shipping and handling fee. Phew. They were satisfied again (they really weren’t that bright back then). But, like a criminal on the run, I knew our time was almost up. A few months later, our six and five year olds asked me, suspiciously, if Santa really did exist. Without hesitating, I assured them that he most certainly did not. Some parents might mourn a loss of innocence. I just felt relief. I’ve known some people who’ve sustained the myth until their kids were 11 and nine. Sod that. I’d consider that hard work, or what Al Gore might call “An Inconvenient Lie.” Still, some confusion about Christmas lingered. Two years later, in our secular household, I had to explain its origin to our seven-year-old youngest. “That’s terrible!” she cried, to my visible bafflement. “If Jesus’ birthday was on Christmas Day, he’d only get one present a year!” At least, mixed up somewhere in that mix up, there was something of the notion of giving. Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign correspondent in Beijing in the 1990s and returned a decade later. This time around he stays at home to grow the kids. Read more of his domestic adventures at www.thetigerfather.com

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Surviving Morning Sickness Tips and Tricks for Moms-To-Be Dr. Tuck Loke Tam

eing pregnant is a life-changing journey with an amazing ending; however, morning sickness, especially in the first three months, can also feel life-changing, and not in a good way. Unfortunately for many women, “morning” sickness can occur at any time of the day or night. There are many ways to help counter it, and not all of them require medication. The best way to beat morning sickness is to start early. Always make sure to start the day with some type of breakfast; some studies have indicated that protein-rich meals are the most effective, while other studies recommend a breakfast full of starch. Everybody is different, so it is best to try different types of diets and see which one works best for you. For the rest of the day, eat small amounts of food frequently. It may be more beneficial to have meals consisting of a select food group: protein, vegetables, carbohydrates and fruits, which should always be eaten alone. The key principle is not to be too full, as this can cause overdistension in your

stomach, leading to an increased tendency to vomit.

Helpful Tips • Avoid refined sugars and junk foods that are rich in preservatives and fats; caffeine is also a no-no. • Keep eating: going hungry could result in a decrease in blood sugar, a trigger for nausea. • You may become oversensitive to smells, so avoid strong scents such as certain foods, cleaning concoctions and fragrances. • Make sure to stay well hydrated, drinking small amounts of water frequently throughout the day. • Trust your gut: if something does not smell right or turns you off in any way, do not eat it, regardless of how good it appears to be for you. • Beware of remedies that will help relax your stomach such as ginger, lemon and peppermint teas. A simple home-remedy ginger tea is detailed below. • There is a pressure point located at the

center of your inner wrist that when stimulated, may relieve nausea. Some stores sell this as a wrist band called C-bands. • Vitamin B6 can help with morning sickness. Some foods rich in Vitamin B6 include bananas, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, spinach and kale. As a side note, it is recommended to steam your vegetables because raw vegetables may be harder to digest during pregnancy. • Take a good multi-vitamin containing B vitamins, zinc and magnesium. Studies have shown that magnesium serves as a natural relaxant, which paired with an Epsom salt bath, may help relax you as well as stabilize your nausea. • Identify all your external stressors, as these are known to aggravate your nausea. Always remember to eliminate stressors whenever possible. • If all else fails, speak with your doctor, who will provide you with prescribed medication safe for your pregnancy. • Most importantly, remember that all this will pass!

Homemade Ginger Tea Ingredients: • Fresh ginger root • 6 cups water • 2 cinnamon sticks • Lemon juice • Rock sugar or your favorite sweetener (optional) Directions: • Peel ginger and slice very thinly (1/2 cup) • Simmer ginger and cinnamon sticks in 6 cups of water for 20 minutes • Remove from heat and strain • Add sweetener and lemon as needed Makes 6 servings. Also tastes fabulous chilled with ice. Dr. Tuck Loke Tam is an obstetrician & gynecologist at shanghai United Family hospital and Clinics.

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Shanghai Fight Night The Havoc is Back

Shanghai’s favorite black-tie boxing bloodbath returns for another round! This year, it will take place on December 5 at Pudong Shangri-La with five bouts of amateur fighters and three fights between professionals: Zhao Jun vs. Yan Ming Hui, Zhou Bin vs. Zhao Chong Yang and He Hai vs. Zhao Chong Yang. Here is a peek at the white-collar fighters who are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat (or standing up yelling).

Craig “The Butcher” Northedge Benjamin “Dynamite” Dobbsy Nationality: British Nationality: British Weight: 78kg Weight: 78kg If you could fight anyone... Michelin Man because I hate his face. It would have to be a fellow Brit, Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch.

Esme “South Side” Harvey Hilary “The Showstopper” Fan Nationality: British Nationality: Chinese Weight: 62kg Weight: 62kg If you could fight anyone... Manny Pacquiao and his trainer as his Twiggy [the English model and sixties skill is incredible! icon], 'cuz she's skinny so I could win.

Erica “Yo’Momma!” Ruzic Tyler “The Defiler” Greenstreet Weight: 66kg Nationality: American Nationality: American Weight: 67kg If you could fight anyone... I have three sisters and it would be awe- Someone dead, it would be much some to have a sister showdown. For easier. sport, clearly not for blood.

Ian “The Terror” Turner Frank “Black Shadow” Du Nationality: British Nationality: Chinese Weight: 75kg Weight: 77kg If you could fight anyone... I'd fight the kid who bullied me at Manny Pacquiao. school. Kick his ass!

Rafael “The Suit” Lomenso Alan “Captain Hook” Wong

Nationality: Brazilian Nationality: China Taiwan Weight: 74.5kg Weight: 75kg If you could fight anyone... Madam Brazilian President Dilma or I would gladly If I really have a chance to fist fight punch her "godfather" ex-president Mr. Lula. anyone it'd be Roy Jones Jr, ha!

sat Dec 5, 6.30pm; RMB900-20,000. Pudong shangri-La, East shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路33号香格里拉大酒店, 近陆家嘴西路. (For tickets, email tickets@urbanatomy.com)

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Urban Family Kids Halloween

A Recap of the Haunted and Spooky Day

n October 31, our sister magazine Urban Family spooked out Wellington College with a variety of Hallowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eve activities! Over 1,500 people attended with kids and adults dressed up in their eeriest and funniest costumes.

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Events

Pick of six art exhibitions

Hyung Koo Kang: Framless Heads > Dec 3-Jan 16. MoCA Shanghai, Gate 7, People’s Park, 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xinchang Lu 南京西路231号人民公园7号门, 近新昌路 (6327 9900)

Christopher Taylor: Steinholt > Until Jan 29. OFOTO, 2F, Bldg 13, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号13幢2楼, 近昌化路 (6298 5416)

Airs of the State > Until Jan 10. Shanghai Gallery of Art, 3/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号3楼, 近广东路

Legend of Art: Picasso > Until Jan 31. Global Harbor Museum, 4/F, 3300 Zhongshan Bei Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 中山北路3300号, 近凯旋路

Unordinary Space > Until Feb 28. Aurora Museum, 99 Fucheng Lu, by Huayuanshiqiao Lu 富城路99号, 近花园石桥路 (5840 8899)

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Tango: I Have a Dream > Dec 25-Dec 27. Jing An Kerry Center, B/1, South Area, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 南京西路1515 号, 近常德路

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Da Vinci: The Genius The folks behind the hit summer show Van Gogh Alive pay tribute to the Renaissance legend. This massive exhibition brings to life the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci as an inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor and philosopher. Models of Da Vinci’s ideas have been created from early prototypes of SCUBA gear to a double-flute. Digital replicas of his greatest works like the Mona Lisa will illustrate the genius behind his artistry. > Dec 1-Mar 21, 10am, RMB65-150. The Hub, 99 Shenhong Lu, by Shenchang Lu 申虹路99号, 近申长路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Dec 2 | SPORTS

Battles and Moon Duo Vice has put together a stellar triple bill, headlined by Battles. This year’s La Di Da Di has been celebrated as a return to form by the super-trio made up of celebrated artists from the experimental rock scene. Joining them on their mini-China tour are San Francisco psychedelic noise-rockers Moon Duo who released this year’s stellar Shadow of the Sun. Rounding things out is arguably Shanghai’s best band, Duck Fight Goose, who consistently dazzle with their electronic-fuelled rock. > Dec 4, 7.30pm, RMB150-200. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Shanghai Sharks vs Guangdong Southern Tigers A month into the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season, Yao Ming’s squad is surprisingly in the mix for a playoff spot. It’s still early days, but this battle against Yi Jianlin’s perennial contenders will be a good test to see whether the Sharks are for real. It’s a good month to cheer the team on, as they have seven home games this month including a Christmas day showdown against the Xinjiang Flying Tigers and a New Year’s Day battle against the Tianjin Steel. > Dec 2, 7.35pm, RMB80-350. Yuanshen Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by Zhangyang Lu 源深路655号, 近张杨路 (www.mypiao.com)

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Frankenstein For a decade, TNT Theatre has been lauded for bringing classical theater to China by the prestigious likes of the British Royal Family. They’re bringing an original show to the Mainland for the first time, presenting their take on the Frankenstein legend. Expect a gothic comedy that mixes the original story’s thrills with laughs à la Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. For more, check out our feature on the show at www.thatsmags.com/ shanghai. > Dec 4-6, 7.30pm, RMB80-380. Lyceum Theatre, 57 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu 茂名南路57号, 近长乐 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Christkindlmarket Paulaner Bräuhaus on Fenyang Lu hosts the ninth annual German-style Christmas market. The Shanghai holiday tradition will feature 70 seasonally decorated wooden huts included a newly added Candy Hut full of traditional treats that will be a guaranteed hit with the kids. Holiday essentials like Danish Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments and decorations will be available. Choose from a number of artisanal products and handicrafts for a truly unique gift while gorging on Bavarian favorites like sizzling sausages and hot spiced Glühwein. > Dec 4-6, 11am-10pm (Fri-Sat) 11am-9pm (Sun), RMB30 (Fri) RMB60 (Sat-Sun), free entry for kids under 10. Paulaner (Fenyang Lu), 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu 汾阳路150号, 近岳阳路 (6474 5700)

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Kempinski Hotel Suzhou Christmas Charity Bazaar Experience the magic of Suzhou’s biggest Christmas bazaar with a wide range of vendors offering unique accessories perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts. There will also be plenty of ornaments, decorations and other holiday essentials available. Food stalls will span the globe, offering the finest in Western and Eastern cuisine. > Dec 5, 11am-4pm, free entry. Kempinski Hotel Suzhou, 1 Guobin Lu, by Dushuhu Avenue 国宾路1号, 近独墅湖大道

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Shutterbug Charity Photography Exhibition

Jon Gomm The acoustic guitar whiz shot to overnight fame thanks to the popularity of his viral videos. Get ready to be dazzled by his furious fretwork. > Dec 5, 10-11.30pm, RMB80. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

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Migrant students share their vision of beauty at this exhibition that highlights the Shutterbug Program. With cameras donated by HandsOn Shanghai, migrant children are encouraged to explore their individual creativity. The captivating images they snapped will be available for purchase with proceeds returning to the program for funding additional cameras and resources. > Dec 5, 1-5pm, RMB100-150. Puxi: Glam, West 7F, No 5 The Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 上海外滩5号7层西侧, 中山东一路, 近广东路 (6329 3751). Pudong: Hatsune by Haiku, 601 Lantian Lu, by Lan’an Lu 蓝天路601号, 近蓝桉路 (3882 0611)

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KTGA Winter Festival It’s holiday market season and the always innovative Kick the Gong Around crew take over Hubindao for their fifth annual Grand Bazaar. The modern glass palace located in chic Xintiandi is the perfect canvas for this year’s Tales from the Palace-themed proceedings. Over 3,500 of the city’s hippest are expected to attend each day. Expect the unexpected with pop-ups from some of the Shanghai’s best designers and vendors mixing with enchanting entertainment like cinema screenings, dance performances and live music. > Dec 5-6, noon-9pm (Sat) noon-8pm (Sun), RMB50. Hubindao, 168 Hubin Lu, by Ji’an Lu 湖滨路168号湖滨道购物中, 近吉安路 (www.kickthegongaround.com)

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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-thescenes commentary from producers and prop designers complement the thousands of authentic props, costumes and creatures that fill the exhibit. > Dec 5-Feb 28, 10am-1pm; 2-5pm; 6-9pm, RMB170 (RMB130 for students, RMB400 for two parents and one child, RMB450 for three). Super Brand Mall, 9/F, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 陆家嘴西路168号正大广场9楼, 近陆家嘴环路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

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Santa Con

Perfume Genius Splitworks is bringing back the Seattle singer-songwriter who is riding high on the acclaim of his third album, Too Bright. Portishead’s Adrian Utley produced the disc, which contains the most accessible, yet emotionally raw tracks that Perfume Genius has produced to date. His exceptional single ‘Queen’ was named Song of the Year by Slate. > Dec 11, 9-11.30pm, RMB140-180. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 (www.spli-t.com/splitworks)

The global Santa-craze returns to Shanghai. Last year, hundreds of Kris Kringles marched through the city, singing and making merry all day long. Dress code: Santa. Hats, Santa suits and other flair available for purchase. For more holiday events, see p99. > Dec 12, 2pm, free entry. Meeting location revealed closer to the event. For more information, visit www.pubcrawlshanghai.com.

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Clean Bandit A Century of Sinatra The Lord of the Pearl, Frank Bray, pays tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. The stylish singer will be backed by world renowned musical director and arranger Rolf Becker and the Pearl Swing Band. Expect to hear classics from ‘My Way’ to ‘Come Fly With Me.’ Dress in your most dapper threads for one of the biggest tribute concerts of the year. > Dec 11-12, 7pm, RMB200-250. The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, by Wujin Lu 乍浦路471号, 近武进路 (5456 2471, 247tickets.cn)

Buoyed by their hit ‘Rather Be,’ this eclectic UK quartet brings their vibrant mix of pop, classical and electronic music to Plus Space. > Dec 12, 7.30-11pm, RMB480-680. Plus Space, 228 Tanzijing Lu, by Guozhan Lu 塘子泾路228号, 近国展路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

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Dec 12 | NIGHTLIFE

Dream Boyz Inspired by Magic Mike, Urban Aphrodite is giving an early Christmas gift to all the ladies in the city. International hunks will dance for your entertainment, while lap dances are available for those who dare to dream. This one is strictly for the ladies. Doors open at 7.30pm for dinner. > Dec 12, 9pm, RMB300 (ladies only). Red Square, Slaughterhouse 1933, 611 Liyang Lu, by Haining Lu 溧阳路611号, 近海宁路 (tickets@urbanaphrodite.nl)

ISU Short Track World Cup The world’s top short track speed skaters descend onto Shanghai for this worldclass competition. It’s the third event in a six-tournament season that travels around the globe before its February conclusion. > Dec 12-13, 1.30pm (Sat) and 2pm (Sun), RMB50-380. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, 701 Yaoti Lu, by Linpu Lu 耀体路701号, 近林浦路 (400 610 3721, en.damai. cn)

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Dec 18-19 | ARTS

Rhythm of the Dance The National Dance Company of Ireland presents this two-hour dance and musical extravaganza. The inspiring epic mixes modern dance and music with rich costumes that marry the contemporary and the ancient. Relive the journey of Irish Celts through history in one of the world’s most popular Irish step dance shows. > Dec 18-19, 7.15pm, RMB80-680. 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)

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The Portland indie-dance rockers are best known for their rousing cover of ‘Girls Want to Have Fun.’ Their songs have been used in TV shows including Weeds and The Blacklist, while their live shows are known for being chaotically fun. > Dec 12, 9-10.30pm, RMB200-260. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 (400 821 3624, www.smartshanghai.com/smartticket)

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The Fire of Anatolia In 1999 Mustafa Erdoğan began working on the Turkish answer to Riverdance. Since its 2001 debut, The Fire of Anatolia has enjoyed global success akin to the Irish classic. The show successfully incorporates hundreds of folk dances and music from the ancient region. The thrilling show that has been staged in front of the Egyptian pyramids, opened the formerly lavish CCTV New Year Gala, set world records and impressed über-stars like Britney and Celine. > Dec 18-23, 7.15pm, RMB180-1,080. Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 (400 610 3721, en.damai.cn)

Dec 18-27 | ARTS

The Five Fools

Vaudeville Show The Pearl and S&S Entertainment team up for a 21st century vaudeville show that features flapper girls straight out of old Shanghai with some thoroughly modern acrobatics and comedy. Beijing’s Queen of Burlesque Miss Lulu Galore stars. > Dec 18, 9pm, RMB150-200. 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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This children’s musical has been praised by the New York Times as a “lesson in the power of civility.” The show follows a circus full of colorful characters from the love-struck strongman to the “bad” ringmaster. Despite their hang-ups, they manage to conquer their fears in a touching story that will have the whole family enraptured. The show mixes live music, acrobatics, illusion and ample amounts of comedy. The bilingual show mixes English and Chinese, creating an environment that encourages language learning for the kids. > Dec 18-27 (Fri-Sun), 2.30pm (with 10.30am weekend matinee shows), RMB160360. Lancing Media Theater, 400 Zhangyang Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu 张杨路400号, 近浦东南路

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Dec 19 | NIGHTLIFE

Star Wars Episode X: The Force Blacks Out! This rocking celebration revels in Star Wars nerdery. Six of the city’s top groups will do battle on stage in full Star Wars regalia, playing everything from surf to hip hop to metal. The Psyders, blue Magpie and members of Round Eye will take part, while DJ BO spins Star Wars themed insanity. Dress up for a chance to win the Prize for Best Costume. Rumor has it that the reclusive Yoda will make an appearance. > Dec 19, 9pm-late, RMB70 (RMB50 for students). Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

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Jazz Speaks Cantonese

Sebastião Salgado: Genesis The iconic photojournalist’s massive show features 245 original works. Over eight years, Salgado traveled through 32 different countries, as far south as Antarctica where he documented chinstrap penguins, and as far north as Siberio, where he trekked alongside the indigenous Nenet people. > Until Dec 20 (Tues-Sun), 9am-5.15pm, RMB30. Shanghai Museum of Natural History, 399 Shanhaiguan Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu & Shimen Er Lu 山海关路399号, 近北京西路石门二路 (6321 3548)

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JZ Club favorites Jonas Seetoh (pictured), Jade Lee, Erica Lee, Joey Lu and Eaven Chen have come together to record classic jazz covers with a Cantonese twist. They’ll team up with an all-star band of JZ musicians for a concert to celebrate the physical release of the Jazz Speaks Cantonese album. > Dec 19, 9.30pm-late, RMB80. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路 46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269)

Dec 23-25 | ARTS

Kiev Ballet One of Ukraine’s finest cultural exports returns to Shanghai to perform two Tchaikovsky classic. On December 23, they satiate Shanghai’s never-ending appetite for Swan Lake. That’s followed by two nights of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. > Dec 23-25, 7.30pm, RMB80-680. 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)

Nova Heart The enchanting electro-rock heavyweights headline the Shanghai edition of the MIDI Weekend series of nationwide concerts. Led by Helen Feng, Nova Heart has been spreading the gospel of their 2014 That’s Best Mainland Album of the Year across the globe. They played Glastonbury Festival and independently released their self-titled debut across Europe to great reviews from the likes of Fader and Rolling Stone. Electronic group The FMB opens. > Dec 27, 7.30pm-late, RMB100. QSW Culture Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路

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Merry Kissmas at Xintiandi

Shanghai Medieval Christmas Fair There’s another reason to visit the West Bund this month. After hosting a German Christmas Market last year, Xuhui Binjiang will be the home of a Medieval Christmas Market. Expect a range of stalls selling artisanal crafts and a number of food and drink vendors. Live entertainment like theatre shows and a cosplay competition will add to the festivities. > Until Dec 27, RMB50 (Mon-Thurs) RMB70 (Fri-Sun), RMB120 (Dec 24-25). Xuhui Binjiang, Longteng Dadao, by Dong’an Lu 龙腾大道, 近东安路 (www.shanghaichristmasmarket.com)

Visit Xintiandi’s Kissmass tree for an alternative to mistletoe. After stops in Milan and London, the Kissmas tree returns to Shanghai for a third time. Every kiss lights up the tree and raises education funds for young children. After a socially-acceptable PDA, make sure to visit the market for festive essentials like Christmas decorations, handicrafts and treats including cupcakes that look like succulent plants. > Until Jan 3, free Entry. 123 Xingye Lu South Plaza Xintiandi, by Madang Lu 新天地南里广场, 兴业路123弄, 近马当路

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L‘Avenue Christmas market Have a stroll in L’Avenue’s ‘magic forest’ Christmas market and fill your shopping basket with artisanal gifts from Paris. In collaboration with fashionistas’ pilgrimage Le Bon Marché, the market offers up 25 Parisian indie designer brands such as Macon&Lesquoy and Lola James Harper, as well as Le Bon Marché exclusives for L‘Avenue. Some of the profits will be donated to 150 children with special needs at Chunhui Children. > Until Jan 3, free entry. B1, L’Avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu 仙霞路99号尚嘉中心B1, 近遵义路 9 8 | D E C E M BER 2 0 1 5 | w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m

Christmas Fantasy at Jing An Kerry Center Jing An Kerry Center presents the second Christmas Fantasy in its Piazza. Come devour traditional delicacies in a real holiday atmosphere featuring a fourstorey tall Christmas tree and arrays of wooden huts. It is also not a bad idea to get drunk on Glühwein and revisit your childhood with a visit to Santa’s VIP house. There is a lighting ceremony on December 2nd, Christmas party on 24th and 25th and NYE Countdown party on the 31st. > Until Jan 3, noon-8pm (Mon-Thurs) 10am-10pm (Fri-Sun and Dec 24-25), free entry. The Piazza, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 静安嘉里中心, 南京西路1515号, 近常德路

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For more events check out our mega festive guide at www.thatsmags.com/shanghai

That’s Shanghai Yonkang Lu Christmas Street Party ‘Tis the holiday season and festive cheer is in the air, a little nip of booze is required to keep the winter chill at bay. We’ve got together with ten of the finest hostelries on Yongkang Lu for an unbeatable deal. A That’s Shanghai YKL Christmas Street Party ticket comes with ten strip-off vouchers that can be redeemed for ten cockle-of-the-soul-warming drinks at Topolino, Canvas, Funkadeli, Sliders, Pitstop, Rooster, Café des Stagiaires, Blarney Stone, El Luchador and Gilligans, all for the bargain price of RMB200. Warm up with mulled wine, a hot toddy or Irish coffee, really feel the heat with Fireball and Sinfire shots or simply quaff wine and slurp beer. There will also be fun events at the various venues throughout the day. For tickets contact Pamela on 8023 2199x2806 or email tickets@urbanatomy.com > Dec 12, 12 midday-late, RMB200 (with 10 drink tickets). Yongkang Lu, by Xiangyang Lu 永康路, 近襄阳路

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JW Marriott Tomorrow Square Indulge in a Champagne-clinking buffet dinner at Marriott’s Café for RMB988 with unlimited champagne. The menu features traditional holiday delicacies and sumptuous spread of seafood delights, live oysters, lobster, king crab, wagyu beef and abalone. Meanwhile JW California Grill will be serving a lavis six-course set for RMB1,088. Lucky draws will be held at both venues. RMB988-1,088, 6-10.30pm. JW Marriott Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu 上海明天万豪酒店, 南京西路399号, 近黄陂北路 (5359 4969)

Ambrosia The refined Japanese restaurant are serving up a RMB688 Christmas Eve set menu featuring Australian Wagyu Beef and Boston Lobster, as well as an RMB5888 New Years Eve set dinner at both branches. A la carte available, as is RMB200 all-you-can-drink options. RMB588 (plus 10 percent), 5.30pm-late. Ambrosia: (1) 150 Fenyang Lu, by Taojiang Lu 汾阳路150号,近桃江路 (6431 3935); (2) 555 Shibo Dadao, by Nanmatou Lu 世博大道555号, 近南码头路 (2206 0878)

Kobachi Enjoy an all-you-can eat menu of delicious Japanese dishes at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai. Free flow soft drinks and juices included. Book before December 10 and enjoy a RMB100 off. RMB788 plus 15 percent, 5.30-10.30pm. Kobachi, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道88 号金茂大厦56楼, 近东泰路 (5047 8838, rsvip.ghshanghai@hyatt.com) Le Royal Méridien Shanghai Allure is serving a seven-course feast of traditional Parisian favorites for RMB688. Favola is offering a seven-course Italian set for RMB588. Old Shanghaithemed Ai Mei are offering traditional favorites for RMB588 and Le Bistrot will serve a sumptuous seafood buffet with other Shanghainese delicacies for RMB588 & 688 (RMB388 for kids 3-12). Once you’re done eating, head up to Hu Bar & Lounge to get your boogie on for RMB288 with two standard drinks. All month, the hotel’s Street Café are offering roasted turkeys, as well as Christmas hamper ranging from RMB888-1,388. RMB588-688 (dinner), RMB288 with two standard drinks (party), 6-10pm (dinner), 9pm-late (party). Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu 南京东路789号, 近西藏中路 (3318 9999) Nadaman Chef Masami Saito and Chef Shigeru Sato are serving up their refined Christmas creations. Seven course lunch and dinners are availble for RMB580 at Sushi by Nadaman and for RMB680 at Nadaman. RMB580-680 plus 15 percent, 11.30am and 6pm. Nadaman, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu 富城路33号浦东香格里拉紫金楼二层, 近银城东路 (6882 8888 x6888, fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com)

Käfer by The Binjiang One Enjoy a seasonally-inspired five-course set menu and gorgeous views of the Bund from this charming restaurant by the Huangpu riverside. A live band will perform on New Years, adding to the festive atmopshere. Free-flow drinks option available for an additional RMB250. RMB788, 5pm-late. Käfer by The Binjiang One, Youlong Garden, Fucheng Lu, by Huayuanshiqiao Lu 富城路由隆花园滨江一号, 近花园石桥路 (5877 7500) VUE Enjoy the taste of continental European cuisine as VUE chefs man live cooking stations that feature more than 40 classic dishes from Boston lobster bisque to the traditional whole turkey or VUE Aux Sarments(grape wood smoked Wagyu beef rib eye). RMB1,088, 6-10pm. VUE, 30/F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu 黄浦路199 号, 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼30 楼, 近武昌路 (6393 1234x6328, www.hyattonthebund.cn/en)

DEC 24-25 EAT/DRINK POP Chef David incorporates classic elements of holiday bites into a five course dinner that includes a complementary glass of mulled wine. Christmas brunch will be served all day for RMB298. Book a table for either dinners to get free access to POP’s New Year’s Eve party. RMB880, 5-10.30pm. POP, 7/F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号7楼, 近广东路 (6321 0909) Yi Café Festive Buffet Enjoy your favorite dish and peruse the Pudong Shangri-La’s restaurant’s many live cooking sta-

tions, including one solely devoted to Christmas turkeys. Deal includes free flow sparkling, red and white wine,draft beer and soft drginks. RMB788 (RMB394 per child)(Dec 24),RMB588 (Dec 25) 5.30-10pm, Brunch buffet RMB488 (Dec 25) noon3pm. All rates are subject to 15% percent. Yi Café, Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, Level 2, Grand Tower, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu 富城路 33号浦东香格里拉紫金楼二层, 近银城东路 (6882 8888 x6888, fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la.com)

NIGHTLIFE Party: Xmas Amazing Pillow Fight MAO Livehouse transforms into a pillow fuelled battleground for their annual holiday showdown. Sound tracking the carnage are Round Eye (Dec 24) and Runaway Snail (Dec 25). RMB158-180, 7.30-9pm and 9.30-11.30pm. 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

DEC 24-25&31 EAT/DRINK CHI-Q Enjoy Chef Bina’s special festive grand basket of popular BBQ treats. RMB598 (plus 10 percent), 6-10.30pm. CHI-Q, Three on the Bund, 2/F, 17 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路17号, 外滩三号2楼, 近中山东一路 (6321 6622) The Cook The Kerry Hotel Pudong favorite is serving up a Christmas Eve and New Years Dinner Buffet (RMB398 for the early session and RMB298 for late dinner). They’re also doing a Christmas Brunch for RMB298 for adults and RMB148 for kids. A la carte turkeys and hampers full of Christmas favourites perfect for 5-12 people available until December 26. Two day advanced reservations required and delivery available. RMB298-398 (RMB148-198 for children between 5-12), 11.30am-3pm (Dec 25), 5.30-8pm and 8-11pm. The COOK, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花木路1378 号, 近芳甸路 (6169 8888) Four Seasons Pudong Enjoy wood fired pizza and other contemporary Italian classics at Camelia with a buffet dinner that includes free flow drinks (RMB888 on Dec 24 and RMB1,088 on Dec 31). On Christmas, their a la carte menu will be available. For something more local, enjoy the tastiest in Shanghainese delicacies at the hotel’s award winning Shang Xi restaurant. Set menu is RMB989 (Dec 25) and RMB1,280 (Dec 24&31).

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RMB888-1,280 plus 15 percent, 6-10pm. Four Seasons Pudong, 210 Shiji Dadao, by Pucheng Lu 世纪大道210 号, 近浦城路 (2036 8888)

Mercato Enjoy the holidays with elegant, modern cuisine at this year’s That’s Shanghai Best Italian Restaurant winner. Nine-course sharing menus are perfect for group sharing. Minimum booking of two. RMB598 (Dec 24-25) and RMB668 (Dec 31) plus 10 percent, 5.30pm-late. Mercato, 6/F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号6楼, 近广东路 (6321 9922) Paulaner Bräuhaus The Bavarian favorite is serving up Christmas Eve and New Years Eve set menus at all of their Shanghai locations. Their Fenyang Lu location will offer a four-course dinner (RMB458), their Expo location will do a three-course dinner (RMB398), their Binjiang location is serving up a four-course dinner with free flow drinks (RMB788 on Dec 24 and RMB828 on Dec 31) and their Xintiandi location will do a four course dinner with two drinks plus performances from their two house bands (ground floor seat is RMB888 on Dec 24 and RMB958 on Dec 31, or RMB788 for second floor). RMB398-958, 5pm-late. Paulaner Bräuhaus. Visit www.thatsmags.com/shanghai for venue addresses. Waldorf Astoria on the Bund The luxurious hotel celebrates the holiday in truly extravagant fashion. Grand Brasserie will offer up holiday themed Western buffets on Christmas Eve (RMB1,188 or RMB488 for children) and New Year’s Eve (RMB888 or RMB348 for children). Expect live entertainment and a visit from Santa. For Christmas, they’ll be offering a Champagne Brunch full of traditional festive favorites, delectable desserts and free flow Champagne for RMB998 or RMB488 for kids. Meanwhile, Chef Yuen is serving up 10-course menus full of authentic Cantonese and Shanghainese flavors at the acclaimed Wei Jing Ge for RMB888 on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Complementary red and white wine included. RMB888-1,188 (RMB348-488 for kids), 11am-4pm (brunch) and 6-10pm (dinner). Waldorf Astoria, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,by Yan’an Dong Lu 中山东一路, 近延安东路 (6322 9988) Whampoa Club Enjoy an epicurean’s feast of contemporary Chinese with a six-course dinner that puts a modern twist on traditional Chinese. NYE dinner includes two hours of free flow wine, beer and soft drinks. RMB588 (Dec 24-25), RMB888 (Dec 31) plus 10 percent, 5.30-10.30pm. Whampoa Club, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号, 外滩三号5楼, 近广东路 (6321 9923)

DEC 24-25&JAN 1 EAT/DRINK Grand Hyatt Shanghai Enjoy a decadent buffet featuring Canadian lobster, Pacific oysters and a live grill featuring Australian buffet and Chinese-style roasted duck at Grand Café. Christmas Eve dinner is RMB588, Christmas dinner is RMB488 while Christmas and New Years Day lunches are RMB398. Or head to The Grill for herb roasted turkey breast, stuff turkey leg and other holiday favorites. Set dinners are RMB998 or RMB228 for lunch.Book before December 10 and enjoy RMB100 off. RMB288-998 plus 15 percent, 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10pm. Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Da Dao 世纪大道88号金茂大厦56楼, 近东泰路 (rsvip.ghshanghai@hyatt.com)

DEC 24-31 EAT/DRINK Unico by Mauro Colagreco The Michelin starred chef’s contemporary Latin American Bund favorite is offering a six-course Festive Menu (RMB788) and a six-course Prestige

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Menu (RMB,1288) for the holidays. A la carte dishes available from Dec 25-30. Special early bird dinner prices including either two Festive or Prestige menus with a bottle of Perrier Jouet Grad Brut Champagne are available for RMB2,088-2,988 from 6-7pm (5.30-6.30pm on Dec 31). RMB788-1,288 (RMB248 for kids) plus 10 percent, 6pm. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399)

DEC 25 EAT/DRINK Jade on 36 Chef Jeremy Biasiol’s European fusion favorites will be offered in a festive set menu with options for a four course brunch or a five course dinner. Free flow champagne and wine pairing available. RMB328-688 (plus 15 percent), 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-10pm. Jade on 36, 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼36楼, 近陆家嘴环路 (6882 8888x6888)

DEC 26 EAT/DRINK Party: Kiddies’ Christmas Disco Party Paulaner Fenyang Lu hosts this family friendly party that features Christmas games and activities. Santa Claus will be around, while everyone can enjoy a buffet of Bavarian and International dishes. RMB228 (RMB108 for kids 10-15, RMB78 for kids 3-9, free entry for kids under 3), 10am-2pm. Paulaner, 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu 汾阳路150号, 近岳阳路 (6474 5700)

DEC 31 EAT/DRINK ON56 Enjoy an exceptional seven-course dinner featuring the best selections from Kobachi, The Grill and Cucina. Comes with free flow champagne and complimentary access to the the countdown party at Patio. Early bird discount before Dec 10 available. RMB1,488 plus 15 percent, 5.30-10.30pm. ON56, 56/F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道88号金茂大厦56楼, 近东泰路 (5047 8838)

NIGHTLIFE Gigs: Seetoh Soul Sensation Guangdong singer Jonas Seetoh’s soulful jazz group has become one of JZ Club’s most popular acts. They’ll ring in the new year with support from club founder Ren Yuqing and his quintet. RMB100, 9pm-late. JZ Club, 46 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu 复兴西路46号, 近永福路 (6431 0269) Party: Bund No Shakin NYE Celebration The father of Ancestral Soul and Africa House, Boddhi Satva rings in the new year at Unico. Known as a protege of Grammy winner Lil Louis Vega, Boddhi Satva has released records on Osunlade’s Yoruba Records and has a fan in Gilles Peterson. RMB100 (RMB200 with one glass of champagne, free entry for Three on the Bund dinner diners), 9pm-late. Unico by Mauro Colagreco, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399) Party: Champagne Countdown Party at VUE Bar Enjoy free-flow Perrier Jouët Champagne and breathtaking views of the city at VUE Bar. Special prizes from iPhone 6s to a business class round trip ticket to America will ensure a few lucky people will get 2016 started on the right foot. RMB488 presale packages available. RMB688-888, 6pm-late. VUE Bar, Hyatt on the Bund, 32/F West Tower, 199 Huangpu Road, by Wuchang Lu 黄浦路199号西楼32楼, 近武昌路 (6393 1234) Party: Countdown Party at Patio

Shanghai’s favorite 11-member party rockers Studio 188 take over the Grand Hyatt Shanghai to soundtack its extravagant New Years countdown. 8,000 ballons will drop from the 33-story atrium. Follow that up by heading to the 87th floor for a dazzling party at Cloud 9 starting at midnight for RMB288. RMB1,488 plus 15 percent, 9pm-late. Patio, 56/F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道88 号金茂大厦56楼, 近东泰路 (5047 8838) Party: Disco Heaven II MVP takes over the 91st floor of the Park Hyatt for a party above the clouds. Enjoy stunning views of the city with free flow drinks (until 4am), tapas, finger food, canapé, Veuve Clicquot champange and every spirit you can think about. RMB888-1,288 (plus 15 percent), 8pm-late. 100 Century Avenue, 91/F, Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道100号柏悦酒店91楼, 近东泰路 (6888 1234 ext. 4559/4560/4561, enzo@mvp.agency) Party: DADA NYE Two DADA institutions, Popasuda and Same As It Ever Was, team up to ring in 2016 at maximum funk levels. Free entry, 10pm-late. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号,近法华镇路 Party: Gold NYE Party The eight-time That’s Shanghai Club of the Year winner is following their tradition of throwing a glamorous Gold themed New Years Eve party. RMB100, 10pm-late. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京东路 (6339 1199) Party: HD Substance Lola rings in the New Year with the Spanish techno favorite who counds icons like Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin as his fans. RMB100, 10.30pm-late. Lola, 46 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳阳路46号, 近东平路 (138 1692 7970) Party: Onra S.T.D. rings in the new year with the French electro/hip hop producer revered for lacing influences from around the globe. Onra’s two-part Choinoiseries remains an otherworldly mix of hiphop with 70s Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese pop. RMB100, 10pm-late. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近衡山路 (6211 6317) Party: New Years Pub Crawl Pub Crawl Shanghai and three huge buses will rampage across the city’s top clubs. Things kick off with two hours of open bar. RMB200, 8pm-late. Meet at Bar Gatsby, 488 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路488号, 近石门一路 (6056 7880, info@pubcrawlshanghai.com) Party: POP Impeccable flavors and stunning night views of the Bund come together with this six course New Year’s Eve Dinner. For an extra RMB400, access the restaurant’s Black & White countdown party that includes four hours of free flow. Party access is RMB200 or RMB700 with free flow special. RMB998-1,288 (dinner) RMB200-700 (party) with 10 percent, 5-10.30pm (dinner) 9pm-late (party). POP, 7/F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号7楼, 近广东路 (6321 0909) Party: Shen Enjoy spectacular views of the Bund while popping champagne at SHEN. Two bottles of Moet are available for RMB1,680 with finger food to match. Free entry, 6pm-late. Shen, 7/F, 7 Yanan Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 延安东路7号7楼, 近中山东一路 (6316 9119) Party: Traxman The footwork favorite makes up for his cancelled November show in a big way. The member of DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn’s Ghetto Teknitiainz crew will spin a wild set that encompasses Chicago house classics and more contemporary sounds. RMBTBA, 10pm-late. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (6437 0400)

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hotelNews The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi Celebrates 5th Anniversary

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, has become the destination of choice for discerning travelers, celebrities and luxury fanciers since opening on October 15, 2010. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the hotel held a grand party at XTD elevated on October 27. Mr. Robert Warman, Chief Executive Officer of The Langham Hospitality Group, officiated the event, and Mr. John O’Shea, General Manager of the hotel joined the stage for a toast. Hundreds of VIP guests were in attendance.

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai Breaks Guinness World RecordTM For Most People Tossing Pizza Dough

Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai broke the Guinness World RecordTM for most people tossing pizza dough on October 28, 2015. This is the fourth time the hotel has achieved a new world record after having the most people enjoying breakfast in bed last year.

David Chen Appointed Executive Chef of Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbor City

Rayee Zhao Appointed Director of Rooms of The Qube, Pudong

Rayee Zhao has been appointed director of rooms at The Qube, Pudong. With a strong background in marketing, sales and public relations gleaned from years of experience at several well-known hotels, Zhao has always reached beyond expectations for creative brand management strategy and targeted customer events. He is tasked with leading The Qube, Pudong in achieving the company’s targets in sales growth and profits.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City welcomes its newly appointed Executive Chef David Chen. Chef Chen comes with more than 28 years of culinary experience at several high-end international hotels and will bring his distinctive style and innovation to guests. Chef Chen will oversee all food outlets at the hotel, including Café Bistro, Chinese Dragon Restaurant, Breeze Lobby Lounge, Alps Haus, as well as room dining services and the hotel’s catering operations. w w w . t h a t s m a g s . c o m | D E C E M BER 2 0 1 5 | 1 0 1

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Held on the grassy expanses of Wellington College, the 10th annual Chili Cook-Off drew over 1,500 chili lovers and dozens of teams. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Chili title was handed to Table Life, whose team CDC (Coalition for Dangerous Chili) included culinary heavyweights Sean Jorgensen and Paul Escabech from Jean Georges.

The 1929 Shanghai Great Gatsby party was successfully held at the Fairmont Peace Hotel from Oct 29 to 31. Over 115 global elites from 35 countries attended.

The first Shanghai International Comedy Festival was held in Shanghai from Oct 27 to Nov 7. Performers from eight countries performed at 12 major theaters around town.

On November 15, VEG Micro Group Chairman Mr. Zhang Jianyong joined with four directors to launch VEG - Kai Hui source.

The Ren De Zhi Shan, Pu Hui Xin Feng exhibition was held from Oct 29 to Nov 5 at Yi Shanghai Art Museum. More than 20 artists contributed around 130 pieces with 30 auctioned off for charity.

BK Waal shows off its minimalistic cutlery design with a Burgundian twist that originates from the Netherlands.

Jingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an Kerry Centre hosted the 2015 Costa Barista of the Year on Nov 7.

Din Tai Fung Group brought the renowned Chongqing spicy hotpot, Hongtianxia, to Shanghai.

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To celebrate the annual Marriott Global Customer Appreciation Week, Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel, along with its sister hotels, hosted a charity badminton competition to express thanks and appreciation to their loyal customers.

Casillero del Diablo threw epic HalloWINE parties in seven cities across China on October 31.

Iapm Mall presented a Star Wars themed exhibition, recreating scenes from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Henk Meyknecht, General Manager of the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, extended his welcome to Mr. Fidel Angel Castro Diaz-Balart, son of former Cuban president Fidel Castro.

On Nov 7, Tyson China held a grand ceremony for its 80th anniversary, and invited the famous fitness model, Mr. Gu Youming, to witness this historical moment with Tyson Foodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management team.

On Nov 4, Costa opened up a new landmark concept store on Nanjing Dong Lu Pedestrian Street.

Adidas held an event to celebrate the opening of their first Sportswear Collective store in Shanghai on Nov 5. Famous actress and Adidas Originals ambassador Fan Bingbing and actor Li Chen attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Shanghai IFC Mall invited five of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top shoe brands, including Prada, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Jimmy Choo and Ai Chuo (Etro), showcasing elegance and luxury charm.

On October 31, the Shanghai Ceramic S&T Art Museum hosted their Warm Halloween Party, featuring DIY ceramic activities.

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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

American

中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路

AE kitchen One of the most popular brunch place! Especially the Pancake, French toast, Omelets! Bakery is available everyday! 1) 491 Yuyuan RD (62413233) 2) 1632-5 Huaihai(m) RD (31235633) 1) 愚园路 491 号 2) 淮海中路 1632-5 号 .

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 富民路 219 号 1 楼 , 近长乐路

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 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

Fortune cookie American Chinese Food is finally here in Shanghai! With three generations of success in American Chinese Restaurants across the United States, they have brought American Chinese Food back to its distant homeland. If it’s General Tsao’s Chicken, Beef and Broccoli, or Sweet and Sour Pork you’re looking for, you’ll find it here. There’s also a great beverage list with some unique craft beers on tap and fresh wines by the glass. Oh, and yes, they have fortune cookies. 4/F, 83 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu (6093 3623) www.fortunecookieshanghai.com 常熟路 83 号 4 楼 , 近巨鹿路

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 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 10.30am11pm 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

Hooters Great food, great beverages, and pretty HOOTERS Girls. -This is HOOTERS! 1) 1/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Fucheng Lu (5049 0199) 2) 1/F, 1498 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6437 9811) 3) 3/F, L’Avenue, 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (6212 0296) 4) 201, China View Building No.1,East Worker's Stadium Lu,Chaoyang District,Beijing (010 6585 8787) 5) 1F, Lippo Tower, No.62 North Kehua Lu,Chengdu (028 6281 8877) 1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场一层 ,

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

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 homemade sauce. 588 Laoshan Lu, by Weifang Lu (5892 6197/5892 1327) 崂山路 588 号 , 近潍坊

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 11.30am-2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30pm10.30pm www.hyattonthebund.com 黄浦路

199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , 近武昌路

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

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 (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 8am-8pm 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

hot-pot

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

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: 11am2pm Dinner: 5.30pm-10.30pm 2) Bund Center, 222 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (6339 1977) Daily 11am-2.30pm; 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 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

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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

路 1 号，上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 1 楼，近柳州路

威斯汀大饭店 5 楼，近广东路

Whampoa Club This Bund institution specializes in modern reinterpretations of Shanghai classics. Great view, fancy eats. 5/F, 3 on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 3737) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm www. threeonthebund.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 , 外滩三

号 5 楼 , 近广东路

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

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 10am10pm 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 114am 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

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

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

Xinjiang

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

楼 , 近铜仁路

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 10.30am-10pm 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 ,

Fine Dining

Citizen Café & Bar is a sophisticated coffee house, a craft cocktail bar, and a restaurant serving New American cuisine. Opened in That-logo box201506.indd 1 2015.6.17 12:29:542005, PM it went through a complete renovaSouthern Barbarian Enjoy home-style tion in 2014, and became more inviting Yunnan classics like crossing-the-bridge than before. The ever popular Basil Drop noodles and fried goat cheese with one remains the same. And the terrace is lovely of the city’s best beer selections. 2/F, on a nice day. 222 JinXian Lu, by Shanxi Ju’Roshine Life Arts Space, 169 Jinxian Nan Lu (6258 1620) Daily 11-12.30am www. Lu, byMaoming Nan Lu (5157 5510) Daily citizenshanghai.com 进贤路 222 号 , 近陕西南 11am-2pm; 5pm-11pm www.southernbar路 barian.com.cn 进贤路 169 号 2 楼 , 近茂名南路 DELI Enjoy French desserts, pastries, cakes, or hand crafted chocolates from the Deli 南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路

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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 楼 , 近柳州路

Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 30% off on all breads after 7pm everyday in Dongping branch. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥

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

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 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm 1) 延安东路 17 号 , 近四川

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

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

Cafes

武康路 376 号 , 近泰安路

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

东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路

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

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

路 22 号 2 楼 , 近新永安路 (6318 0057)

2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路

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,

中路 2) 延平路 98 号 , 近新闸路

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

Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/F The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 122.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/ Dining/Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山

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: 5.3010.30pm (9.45pm last order) 愚园东路 20 号 2

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

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; 6.1510.30pm reservations@m-onthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东一路外滩 5 号

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

French Café Montmartre This historic family-owned bistro offers authentic French cuisine in town since 2001, serving traditional French fare, an array of Brittany-style 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 11am10.30pm 2) 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (54047658) Daily 11am-10.30pm www. café-montmartre.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 , 近泰安路

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 classy one at that. Bringing us his signature French cuisine, with an Asian twist, this is one top-

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OPEN DOOR 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 5:30-11pm, Brunch SatSun, 11:30am-3pm, Bar Mon-Sun, 11:30-1 jgreservation@on-the-bund.com www.jeangeorges.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼，近广东路 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 ,

Yi Lu by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Daily 6-11pm. 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路

Sherman

Sugar, Spice and All Things Nice

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

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 warm, wellpopulated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, North Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am www.bln.com.cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 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: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-12am hellauer@bln. com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 19-20 号楼 ,

近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 汾阳路 150 号 , 近岳阳路 4) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国展路

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 11am-2:30pm, 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

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

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

The same folks who brought you eggs ‘n’ pancakes fare at AE Kitchen proudly present their latest venture, Sherman. Located in the newly open Hubin Dao shopping center, this sleek and spacious cafe serves all-day breakfast and brunch as well as meatier Western dishes. While being a full service cafe, Sherman also has a wide array of baked goods. We’ll happily admit: we thought their bread was fantastic – chewy and crusty like how a good loaf should be. Breads such as the whole grain and sourdough varietals appeal to Western palates, while sweeter offerings such as the fig roll perhaps suit local tastes more. The Chicken avocado omelet (RMB 58) is creamy and savory, and it’s a great place to pop in for a coffee (RMB 20-30) with colleagues. Sherman keeps their offerings simple and frills-free, and we mean that in the best way possible. It’s a great addition to the area for a satisfying brunch, office lunch, or dinner. Price: RMB40+ Who’s going: lunching office workers Good for: brunch, lunch, coffee, cake, snacks, bread > 1/F, E04, Hubin Dao Mall, 150 Hubing Lu, by Jinan Lu 湖滨路150号，湖滨道购物广场 1楼E04,近吉安路口. Nearest Metro: Xintiandi, 10 mins. Open daily, 8-10pm. Local cards accepted. (6333 2822) 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 10am-late 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 11am10pm kebabsonthegrille@gmail.com www. kebabsonthegrille.com 3) Unit A4 Green Sports Center, 633 Biyun Lu, by Yunshan Lu (5030 2005) Daily 11am-10pm 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

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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 11.30am11.30pm. china@shanghaipunjabi.com 3) 1099 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6075 1970) Daily 11.30am-11.30pm 1) 淮海中路 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

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; 5.30-11pm

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,

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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 号 , 近红枫路 Da Marco 1) 1/F, Golden Bridge Garden, 103 Dong Zhu’anbang Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (6210 4495) Daily 12-11pm www.damarco.com.cn/ 2) Grand Gateway Square, 1/F, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 7577) Daily 10am11pm 3) 350 Yushan Lu, by Taolin Lu (5860 8170) Daily 12-11pm 1) 东渚安浜路 103 号 1 楼 ,

近江苏路 2) 虹桥路 1 号 , 港汇广场 1651 楼 , 近华山路 3) 羽山路 350 号 , 近桃林路

Danieli’s Italian Restaurant Upscale Italian with comfortable, elegant dishes. Classic dining room and lovely desserts. The Hongta Hotel, 39/F, 889 Dongfang Lu, by Weifang Lu (5050 4567) Mon-Fri 11.30am–2pm; Sun: 11.30am–2.30pm; Mon-Sun: 6–10.30pm www.luxurycollection.com/hongtashanghai 东方路 889 号 39 楼 , 近潍坊路

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 号 , 近长乐路 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

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)

Seve Sit in the heart of former French Concession just few steps away from Shanghai Theater Academy, the homey restaurant with 70 seats inside and two outdoor alfresco balconies is designed in a modern and simply elegant style, providing a comfortable and cozy ambiance for all. 600 Huashan Lu,by Zhenning Lu Mon-Sun 11.30am-11pm (6249 3638, www.seveshanghai.com) 华山路 600 号上海戏剧学院内 , 近镇宁路

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

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

太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼 , 近马当路

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

世纪大道 8 号国金中心 LG1-83, 近陆家嘴环路

东湖路 20 号，近华淮海中路

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

山东一路外滩 3 号 6 楼 , 近广东路

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) 10am10pm 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 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

Mangi Italian restaurant designed by Japanese designers, where you get to enjoy al fresco at terrace on the second floor or enjoy nice food in the open kitchen bar. 133 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6433 4261) Sun-Thur 2pm1am (10pm last order) ;Fri-Sat 2pm-2am (10pm last order) 复兴西路 133 号 , 近永福路 Porta Nova With traditional Italian food and pizzas made in the wood oven, Porta Nova uses imported high quality ingredients

一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 1 楼 , 近北京东路

[ 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

Gintei Teppanyaki Sushi All you can eat hibachi-style cooking and boatloads of reasonably-priced sushi. One of the better teppanyaki joints in town. 75 Nanhui Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6218 1932) Daily 11.30am2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 南汇路 75 号 , 近北京西路 Kagen Teppanyaki Haiku by Hatsune’s upmarket teppanyaki concept. Choice cuts of meat and fresh fish prepared at your table. 28D Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6433 3232) Daily 6-11.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am3pm 桃江路 28 号丁 , 近衡山路

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, 5.30-10pm (6259 5177) 1) 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

Koyama Though the menu is extensive,Koyama’s conservative flavours and passable fare do not justify its premium prices. Unit 6, 3/F, South Block, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (5382 1125) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-12am 兴业路 123

弄新天地南里广场 6 号 3 楼 , 近马当路

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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

Sushi Hisago Chef from Tokyo uses fishes from Nagasaki to serve authentic Edomae sushi. No.1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 6pm-12am 兴国路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮海中路

Sushi’O With American flavor infused into traditional Japanese sushi, Sushi’O offers 26 different rolls and heart-warming winter udon noodles, seafood soups and more hot dishes. 21 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu (150 0082 0420, 400-820-2160, www.sushi-o.com ) 永康路 21 号 , 近嘉善路 Sushi Oyama An exquisite little restaurant slicing up some of Shanghai’s best Sushi. A prix fixe menu changes nightly according to availability and freshness. 2/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu (5404 7705) Mon-Sat: 5.3010.30pm 东湖路 20 号 2 楼 , 近淮海路 Sutekiya A Japanese restaurant infused with Western and Japanese Teppanyaki, Sutekiya provides delicate steaks and a wide variety of fresh seafood. 3/F, Jiadun Plaza, 2088 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Yili Lu (6029 0518) 5.30-11pm 延安西路 2088 号嘉顿广场 3 楼，近伊犁路

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 (0512-62622708) 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 ,

korean

CHI-Q a traditional yet innovative culinary experience marrying Chef Marja’s Korean homemadestyle 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 楼 , 近广东路

Kappo Yu A beautiful high-end alternative to its sister restaurant, Sushi Oyama. There is only one daily menu of 10 courses that will set you back RMB690. Expect beautiful food and excellent service for the price. 33 Wuxing Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6466 7855) Daily 6-10.30pm 吴兴路 33 号 , 近淮海中路

西洲际酒店 2 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路

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

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

Kagura Japanese cuisine with a bit of Thai, Korean, and Vietnam cuisine. Lunch set starts at RMB40. 390 Shanxi Nan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (5171 9539) Daily 11.30am–2pm; 5–11.30pm 陕西南路 390 号 , 近复兴中路

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

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 .

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

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

乌鲁木齐路 2) 西康路 225 号，近北京路

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.6pm-2am. 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

Japanese

场 4 楼 L4-17, 近陆家嘴环路

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

59 号虹口喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近海伦路

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)

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 La Strada Brought to you by Craig Willis (of Wagas), this trendy 10-table pizzeria offers thin crust pizza and simple selection of antipasti and salads. 1F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5404 0100) Daily 11am-11pm info@mrwillis.com.cn 2) 225 Xikang Lu, by Beijing Lu (6266 7909) 安福路 195 号 1 楼 , 近

Miyabi Japanese Restaurant & Sky Bar Nested on the 37th floor boasting a stunning night view of the Bund and Lujiazui area, Miyabi Japanese restaurant sees open teppanyaki stations and exquisite Japanese cuisines in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A guest DJ plays live lounge music every night from Tuesday to Saturday, making Miyabi a perfect choice to enjoy the night over a cocktail or a Japanese whisky. 37/F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel, 59 Siping Lu,by Hailun Lu (2601 0088, sheraton. com/shanghaihongkou) 5.30-10.30pm 四平路

Latin American

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 “all-youcan-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)

Latina Latina pulls out all the stops with their endless portions of gaucho-style grilled meats. It’s easily one of the best 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 11am-11pm; 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) B1-B2, 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-

Listings

OPEN DOOR 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 6pm-2am; Sat-Sun 6pmlate. www.unico.cn.com 中山东一路 3 号外滩三号 2 楼 , 近广东路

Mexican & TexMex 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

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 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 three-storey 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: 8am10pm. (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 , 近陕西南路

Morton’s Steak and Seafood Grille The world’s first Oyster Bar and Seafood Grille by Morton's focuses on presenting the city’s finest seafood dining experience with premium seafood flown in fresh daily. 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

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

Middle Eastern 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 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 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 Id Kah Muslim Restaurant Specializing in authentic muslim cuisine, the restaurant sees beef and lamb flown in daily from the 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

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

Seafood Hotpot at Hotel Pravo

naked Bite naked Bite is an extension of the naked lifestyle, sharing happiness over good food, spending nice time with families and good friends. It is also a great dining room where we invite guests to experience vibrant vertical indoor tropical garden. Rare collectibles imported from South Africa add an exotic touch. 1/F, 297 Wuyuan Lu, by Wukang Lu (3356 6007) Weekday breakfast 7.30-10.30am, lunch 11am-2.30pm, afternoon tea 2.30-5.30pm, dinner 5.3010pm; weekend brunch 10am-3.30pm, afternoon tea 2.30-5.30pm, dinner 5.3010pm www.nakedretreats.cn/naked-bite/ 五

Hotpot is all the rage amongst Shanghai diners in the winter months, but there are surprisingly few restaurants that serve seafood hotpot. It is, however, the specialty of Kennly @ Mare restaurant in the luxury Hotel Pravo. Well known around town for their great value deals on seafood, their hotpot is no exception. Scallops, mussels, salmon, shrimp, clams, an entire Boston lobster and other prime selections are simmered slowly in a rich soup that intensifies as the meal goes on, served with a dash of thick cream, a seasonal selection of vegetables and Mediterranean spices. The hotpot base flavor is also customizable; attentive staff have a number of secret spices to sprinkle in as desired, and we found it comparable to the popular French-style bouillabaisse seafood soup. In another nod to European culinary traditions, Kennly @ Mare serves the hotpot with generous portions of toasted garlic bread for dipping. So, if you need a dish to sate your seafood cravings and keep you warm, this toasty hotpot is worth a try and comes at a price that can’t be beat. Special prices start from RMB388 for two people, RMB588 for four-six people, RMB788 for eight people.(Promotions valid till 31 December 2015) > 2/F, Shanghai Hotel Pravo, 299 Wusong Road, by Tanggu Lu 宝御酒店二楼，吴淞路 299号，近塘沽路. Open daily, 11am-2pm, 5-10pm. Local and international cards accepted. (6393 8686 ext.3607)

原路 297 号 1 楼，近武康路

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 Sasha’s Steeped in history, this hugely popular bar is located in a 1920’s mansion that formerly housed the famous Soong sisters and boasts one of Shanghai’s largest and favorite alfresco terraces. Huge beer list, diverse food offering and 24 wines by the glass. 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号，近衡山路

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11pm info@pizzamarzano.cn 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 1) 黄陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路

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

Spanish

The Spot Bar & Restaurant Attractive ter-race and pleasantly refreshing interior with an international menu, televised sports and affordable drinks. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6247 3579) Sun-Thurs 11-2am; Fri-Sat 11-3am www.thespot.com.cn 铜仁路 331 号 , 近北京西路 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

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.

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

毛家园路 1-3 号 , 近中山南路

Nepalese

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

Pizza

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 12-10.30pm 4) Rm150, 1118 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (3868 2738) Daily 12-10pm 5) L116, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (2022 2198) Daily 12-10pm 6) Rm106, warehouse4, 653 Waima Lu, by Wangjia Matou Lu (3376 8308) Daily 129.30pm 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

Pizza Express 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: 11am-

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

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

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

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) 5.3010.30pm www.marriotthongqiao.com 虹桥路

2270 号 2 楼，近剑河路

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) SunThurs 11.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-11pm 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

819 弄 4 号 , 近富民路

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

Pirata, tapas kitchen and bar Come and enjoy the authentic yet creative tapas. 136 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 2327) 新

Speciality Food Shops

天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路

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

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 11am-11pm www.cpk.com.cn/home_en.html 2) Rm. L231, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (5036 1177) Daily 10am-10pm cpkchina@hotmail.com 1) 复兴中路 507 弄思

武夷路 789 号 1 楼 , 近中山西路

JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, the relaxed and classy setting offers refined lifestyle dining with seasonal, market fresh cuisine using premium products cooked to perfection. Discover sophisticated 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) 上海明

平饭店艺术中心 5-6 楼，近中山东一路

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/

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

山东一路

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

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-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) Mon-Fri 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

Gran Bodega Gran Bodega serves famous

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The 1515 WEST, Chophouse & Bar In The 1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR, an appetite for premium Australian beef, American-sized desserts, signature drinks and a classic bar awaits you. 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

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 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 号金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路

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

Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli and more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6.30pm12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡

山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南京西路 1601 号 4 楼 B 区

Feidan 1) 153 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5403 6991) Daily 8am-10pm. 2) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (6473 3194) Daily 9am-10pm. 3) 332 Jinyan Lu, inside Shanghai Lujiazui Center Palace (5059 3723) Daily 9.30am–10pm. 4) 382-1 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu (6340 0547) Daily 9.30am10pm 1) 安福路 153 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 2) 建国西

路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 3) 锦延路 332 号 , 陆家嘴中央公寓 4) 大沽路 382-1 号 , 近成都北路

FIELDS China A premier online grocery store based in Shanghai who provides healthy and safe options for all your grocery needs, including vegetables, fruits, meat & poultry, fish & seafood, dairies, bakeries and personal care products. Seasonal produce and ready-to-serve dishes are also available. With same day delivery on orders in Shanghai, FIELDS makes it convenient and affordable for you to have healthy and safe organic, imported food items in China. 400-021-0339, www.fieldschina.com, cs@ fieldschina.com. Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store carries fresh traceable farm produce from Mahota Farm in Chongming island to be brought home or be enjoyed in the hot pot 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

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

Listings

OPEN DOOR (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs: 11am11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 4) A6 Green Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, by Lan’an Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) MonSun: 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. simplythai-sh.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

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 N411 , 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

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

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 ,

nightlife

Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai style house offers casual dining with lots of attention to southeast Asian detail with soft light,Dark teak wood and a faint hint Avenue Joffre BAR Started by cocktail master of incense.The spicy beef lettuce wraps That-logo box201506.indd 2 mint make 2015.6.17 PM Harada, formerly of el Coctel, sprinkled with fresh a perfect 12:29:54Munenori this 1920’s Shanghai-style bar mixes highstarter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have the quality cocktails in a relaxed and refined best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an environment. Specializes in gin with over 20 Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang types from all over the world. Daily 7pm-3am Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily 11.30am1/F,Unit 5, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6029 2pm; 5.30-10.30pm coconutparadise38@ 永嘉路 570 号 5 号楼 1 楼 , 近岳阳路 9725) gmail.com www.lostheaven.com.cn/main. html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延安中路 Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge Stand by 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路 the lake inside People’s Park, the three-story Barbarossa restaurant and lounge offers an Lapis Thai 1) 285 Hunan Lu, by Gaoyou Lu array of fine food, cocktails, shisha, tapas and (5466 3026) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm 2) live entertainment in an exotic ambience. 231 3/F, No.19, Lane 199 Fangdian Lu, by Dingxiang Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu (6318 0220) Lu (5033 9223) Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm; 6-10pm Restaurant: 11am-11pm; Bar: 5pm-2am. www. 3) No.14, Lane 248 Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu Barbarossa.com.cn 南京西路 231 号 , 近黄陂北路 (6473 3989) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm 4) Bin 74 A slick, cozy, glass-encased wine L109, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (5252 bar+shop in the heart of the French Conces0082) Daily 11.00am-Late 1) 湖南路 285 号 , 近高 sion. 74 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 邮路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄 19 号 3 楼 , 大拇指广场 , 近 0258) Daily 2pm-1am www.cosmogroup.cn 复丁香路 3) 泰康路 248 弄 14 号 , 近瑞金二路 4) 南

Bars

京西路 1376 号 109 室 , 近西康路

兴西路 74 号 , 近永福路

Thai Gallery Thai Gallery Those well-versed in Thai food will admire the authenticity of these dishes. Creative art covers the walls. 127-1 Datian Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6217 9797) Daily 11am-3pm; 5.30pm-12am 大田路 127-1

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

Thai Loft Express Quick, easy and well priced Thai food. If you don’t want Thai, you can also order Vietnamese. 105B, Kerry centre lobby, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu (159 2161 6618) Daily 11am-9.30pm 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 urban-thai.com/ 长乐路 938 号，近乌鲁木齐路

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

Spanish Christmas Menu

号 , 近南阳路

近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西路 1515 号嘉里中心 SB1-12, 近常德路 4) 虹桥南丰城南区 1 期 -L206, 遵义路 100 号 , 近天山路 5) 淮海中路 283 号，香港广场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路

号 , 近北京西路

La Verbena

Spanish restaurant La Verbena has been a popular fixture on the Huangpu riverside for 10 years, a name synonymous with some of the best in authentic Spanish cuisine in Shanghai. Its spacious and colorful interior, complete with elements of Spanish architecture, transports guests with beautiful mosaic and mural artwork reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Large glass walls reveal a truly stunning view of the Bund across the river. La Verbena’s chefs have studied regional cooking styles throughout Spain, and have crafted a delicious set menu to delight the senses. Dishes are made with imported spices and ingredients from Spain, and there is an outstanding wine selection to match. This holiday season, La Verbena will be offering a Christmas menu that is sure to leave guests satisfied. Highlights include black truffle egg with caviar, pumpkin cream soup with Iberian boar ham and Australian Angus beef ribs with grilled Boston lobster, plus a Champagne cocktail to kick things off. > RMB688 per person, Dec 24 (before 8.30pm), reservations must be made one week in advance. 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Beibing Jiang Dadao, by Fenghe Lu 陆家嘴西路2967 号，滨江大道北段E座, 近丰和路. (5878 9837)

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

Constellation Bar A quiet bar with low-key 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 7pm-2am www.seiza-bar.com. cn 2) 86 Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 0970) Daily 7pm-2am 3) 251Huangpi Bei Lu, by Jiangyin Lu (5375 2712) Mon-Sun: 7pm-2am 1)

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Listings

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

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 ,

东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路

M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where a chic dining room offering up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@ m1ntglobal.com www.m1ntglobal.com 福州

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 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. 7pm-2am (5411 1189) 高邮路 17 号 , 近复兴西路

路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路

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

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

142 号 , 近南京西路

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

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 ,

近南京西路

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 instruc-tor, 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

Judy’s One of Shanghai’s oldest watering holes and a Readers’ Choice Hall of Famer, this institution is perpetually packed with rowdy punters to the 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@ kaiba-beerbar.com 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路

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 12:0002:00 Sat 12:00-02:00 Sun 12:00-01:00 武定路 1081 号 , 近胶州路

The BREW Try one of their six home-brewed 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 , 近芳甸路

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

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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, 2.30pm-1am 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) SunThurs 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 10am-10pm 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 , 近广东路

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.maomusic.com 重庆南路 308 号 3 楼 , 近建国中路 The Shelter This former bomb shelter is THE place for alternative electronic music in Shanghai. Low/no cover and good drinks prices make this an indie haven. 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6437 0400) Wed-Sat 9pm-late thesheltershanghai@gmail.com 永福路 5 号 , 近复兴西路

Yu Yin Tang Warehouse music space run by the Yu Yin Tang collective, filled with a motley crüe of rock aficionados at the forefront of shanghai’s burgeoning hardcore scene. 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (5237 8662) 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: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am3am 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; SatSun: 10am-2am info@boxingcatbrewery.com www.boxingcatbrewery.com 2) 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 2091) Mon-Thu: 5pm2am; 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

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

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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

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) Sun-Sat 5pm-2am info@lebistrodudrwine.com 富民路

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 , 近泰康路

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

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

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

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) 巨鹿

路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路

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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 shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (2828 6691) 1) 南京西路 1376

号上海商城东峰 209 室 , 近西康路 2) 丁香路 1380 号 , 近迎春路 3) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场地下二层 F1A-06 室 , 近陆家嘴环路 4) 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉 4 楼 , 近名商路

Beauty 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

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 2

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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) 10.3012.30am 6) 5) 68 Taicang Lu, by Shunchang Lu (6384 1356) 10.30-2am 1) 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

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Mirage.M Hairdressing & Makeover A well-trained team from London and Singapore specialize in European and Asian haircut & colour, an expert on blonde hair that uses exclusively professional Wella & Organics products. Unit 101, block 11, Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Xin matou jie ( 6152 5762) www.miragemhairmakeup. com 中山南路 505 弄老码头 11 号楼 101 室 , 近

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 , Shanghai East International Medical Center has been providing quality 24-hour 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 9999/150-0019-0899, care@seimc.com.cn) www.seimc.com.cn 即

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570 号 3 号 332 室 , 近岳阳路

585 号 , 近武进路 2) 松江区新松江路 650 号 , 近嘉松南路

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

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

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

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 , 近太仓路

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

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

2）虹桥路 1665 号星空广场 G1 层 J02（地铁 10 号线水城路站 1 号口）

Health Services American Medical Center The American Medical Center (AMC) was founded with the mission to bring the highest American standards of healthcare to Shanghai. AMC provides comprehensive orthopedic care for all bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries, as well as internal medicine, preventive medicine, pain management, and medical imaging services. AMC’s renowned physicians have treated US presidents and professional athletes and bring their expertise to help patients in Shanghai. MonFri, 9am-6pm. 888 Tianlin Lu, by Lianhua Lu (6485 7333) http://www.amc-shanghai.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: 10am-3pm 3) 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (5101 9262) Tue & Thu 10am8pm; Wed-Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-7pm 4) Rm1303 Jin Ying Bld. (B), 1518 Minsheng Lu, by Hanxiao Lu (6162 0361) Mon- Fri: 9am6pm; Sat: 10am-3pm pudong@bodyandsoul. com.cn www.tcm-shanghai.com 1) 程家桥支

近东湖路

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

近青溪路 2) 金丰路 555 弄上海网球俱乐部内 , 近保乐路 3) 红枫路 525 号 A&B 区 1 楼 , 近明月路 4) 泉口路 8 号 , 近林泉路

Sunray Clinic The first international medical facility in Shanghai dedicated to personalized professional care for children. From Traditional to Western medicines, children to adults, preventative medicine to rehabilitation, it’s here to serve and protect the most precious asset of all your family. Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm 1) Gubei: 85 Yili Nan Lu, by Guyang Lu (5477 6480) 2)Xuhui:No.1, Lane 718 Yongjia Lu, by Hengshan Lu (3469 1700) 3)Pudong: Room 101, No.58 Changliu Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (6868 0119) 1) 伊犁南路 85 号 , 近古羊路 2) 永

嘉路 718 弄 1 号 , 近衡山路 3) 浦东长柳路 58 号 101 室 , 近丁香路

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

路 33 号上海浦东香格里拉大酒店二座 6 楼 , 近名商路

Chuan Spa This world-class spa located within the new Langham Hotel specializes in traditional Chinese treatments. Designed for contemplation and inspiration, rediscover your inner self with an escape to a spa treatment in any of the four luxurious therapy rooms. 3/F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu (6080 0722) 10am10.30pm tlsha.info@chuanspa.com www. chuanspa.com/en/Shanghai/上海人民广场朗廷

扬子精品酒店 3 楼 , 汉口路 740 号 , 近西藏中路

Chiyoo Located on a walking distance from

Add: 685, Julu lu, by Shanxi nan lu Tel: 54033867 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-todoor 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

Talise Spa located in Jumeirah Himalayas Shanghai, it is an oasis of Oriental healing combining traditional wellbeing wisdom. With the latest international high-tech products and spa luxuries, Talise Spa offers a wide range of facials and Talise massages. Guests of Talise Spa also get access to the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, etc. Advanced reservation is required. 1108 Mei Hua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (3858 8888 ext. 7200, jhhspa@jumeirah.com) 10.30am-10.30pm 梅花路 1108 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 Chinese-

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style decorations. Matching the decor, the services are primarily Chinese, offering Chinese massage, aroma oil massage and foot massage. 1) 366 Wuyuan Lu, by Wukang Lu (5403 9931) 11-1:30am 2) 199 Huangpi Bei Lu, by Renmin Dadao 10am1:30am (6315 2915) www.yumassage.cn 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 on-site services for women and children by certified specialists from overseas and China. Our facilities located in the city center are comfortable and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate, and personalized healthcare with international standards. Our medical staffs are bilingual in English and Chinese.Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9:00-20:00 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 9am5pm 1) 乌鲁木齐中路 12 号华山医院综合楼 14 楼 ,

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

Business center

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

上海市黄浦区延安东路 222 号外滩中心 18 层

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 268 号来福士广场 51 层

上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 12 层

The Headquarters

Huaihai Plaza [New]

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

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

上海都市总部中心

上海淮海国际广场

上海香港广场

26/F, Hong Kong Plaza, No.283 Middle Huai Hai Road, Huangpu District 上海市黄浦区淮海中路 283 号香港广场 26 层

Shanghai Tower [Coming Soon]

上海虹桥世贸商城

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

上海市浦东新区东泰路上海中心大厦 29 层

Jin Mao Tower

上海市长宁区延安西路 2299 号上海世贸商城 2 层

上海金茂大厦

Maxdo Centre [New] 上海万都中心

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

Silver Centre

上海银座企业中心

上海市普陀区陕西北路 1388 号银座企业中心

11/F, Aurora Plaza, No.99 Fucheng Road, Pudong, Lujiazui

上海品尊国际中心

Central Towers

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

上海壹丰广场

上海市虹口区武进路 360 号壹丰广场 25 层

Plaza 66

上海东方海港国际大厦中心

Harbour One

16/F, Harbour One, No.1080 Dong Da Ming Road, Hongkou District

上海市静安区南京西路 1266 号恒隆广场二座 15 层

上海市虹口区东大名路 1080 号东方海港国际大厦 16 层

Eco City

Baoland Plaza [New]

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

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

上海宝地广场

上海市静安区南京西路 1788 号 1788 国际中心 9 层

Shanghai Centre

上海杨浦区大连路 688 号宝地广 B 座 16 层

KIC Yangpu

上海创智天地

上海商城

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

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

上海市静安区南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 5 层

上海杨浦区淞沪路 333 号创智天地广场三期 12 号楼9层

Garden Square [New]

The Hub [New]

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

5/F, The Hub, No.29 Suhong Road, Minhang District

上海嘉地广场

上海市静安区北京西路 968 号嘉地中心 11 层

Henderson 155 [New]

Nanjing West Road

上海虹桥天地

上海市闵行区苏虹路 29 号上海虹桥天地三号楼 5 层 C

上海南京西路中心

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

上海市静安区南京西路 699 号东方众鑫大厦 18 层

Carlton Building [New]

上海悦达 889 中心

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上海市闸北区恒丰路 568 号恒汇国际大厦 22 层

上海市浦东新区花园石桥路 66 号东亚银行金融大厦 15 层

上海市黄浦区黄陂北路 227 号中区广场 2 层

上海企业天地中心

22/F, Zhabei Centro, No.568 Hengfeng Road, Zhabei District

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

上海 1788 国际中心

One Corporate Avenue

上海恒汇国际大厦

One Prime

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

上海市黄浦区淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 12 层

上海市普陀区岚皋路 567 号品尊国际中心 B 座 11 层

Zhabei Centro

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

上海恒隆广场

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

11F, Tower B, Central Towers, No.567 Lan Gao Road, Putuo District

BEA Finance Tower

上海东亚银行金融大厦中心

上海瑞安中心

No.1388, North Shaan Xi Road, Putuo District

Aurora Plaza

上海陆家嘴渣打中心

Shui On Plaza

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

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

Standard Chartered Lujiazui

上海市黄浦区黄河路 21 号鸿祥大厦 11 层

上海港汇广场

上海市徐汇区虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 48 层

上海中心

上海市浦东新区富城路 99 号震旦国际大楼 11 层

11/F, Carlton Building, No. 21 Huanghe Road, Huangpu District

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

Grand Gateway [New]

上海市黄浦区桃源路 85 号永银大厦 3 层

上海震旦国际大楼

鸿祥大厦

上海中金国际广场 17 层

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

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 210 号 21 世纪大厦 6 层

20/F, Henderson Metropolitan, No. 155, Tianjin Road, Huangpu District

CCIG Int’l Plaza Lv 17 [New]

上海市徐汇区漕溪北路 331 号中金国际广场 A 座 17 层

上海永银大厦

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

上海恒基名人商业大厦

上海市徐汇区淮海中路 1045 号淮海国际广场 28 层

Silver Court

上海 21 世纪中心

2/F, Central Plaza, No.227 North Huangpi Road, Huangpu District

上海市徐汇区淮海中路 999 号上海环贸广场 7 层

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

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

21st Century

上海中区广场

7/F, One ICC, Shanghai ICC, No.999 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui District

上海中金国际广场

上海来福士广场

上海市浦东新区世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 31 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 (39 LOCATIONS) Central Plaza [New]

ICC

CCIG International Plaza

Raffles City

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

The Pure Yoga Shanghai flagship studio is located at iapm mall on 999 Huaihai Middle Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s shopping district. Pure is Asia’s leading lifestyle brand and is proud to extend its foothold in Shanghai after Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and New York. Pure Yoga brings to our city its yoga and fitness expertise, a team of passionate and internationally recognized instructors, plus exciting workshops and teacher training conducted by renowned yoga masters. L6615, iapm mall, 999 huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商

18/F, Bund Centre, No.222 East Yan’an Road, Huangpu District

Hong Kong Plaza

室 , 近程家桥支路

Road, Jing'an District 上海市静安区南京西路 688 号恒基 688 广场 16 层上海环贸广场

上海外滩中心

上海市黄浦区西藏中路 168 号都市总部大楼 25 层

华山路 1961 号贵宾楼 13-15 层 , 近长乐路

160 号 , 近商城路 2) 西藏南路 758 号 2 楼

Bund Centre

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 multilingual 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

Shanghai Redleaf International Women and Infants Center; Shanghai Redleaf International Women's Hospital 1209 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Donghu Lu 8am-5pm, 24/7 (6196 3333) marketing@redleafhospital.com www.redleafhosptial.C com 淮海中路 1209 号 , 近东湖路 VIP Maternity&GYN Center This is a reputable M chain of hotel-style VIP Maternity & GYN Centres delivering premium Obstetric and Gynaecological Y (“OB/GYN”) services. There services include prenatal examinations, examinations, genetic CM consulting, general examinations, minor operatio VIP13-15/F, 1961 Huashan Lu, by Changle Lu (6407 0399, 5288 9999) Daily 8am-10pm www.upmg.us MY

Karma Life Yoga This large newly CMY renovated high-end studio in Pudong offers a diverse range of styles and classes, including Ashtanga, Anusara, K 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

上海市黄浦区湖滨路 222 号企业天地一号楼 15 层

号 , 近昭化东路

近长乐路 . 2) 华山路 800 弄丁香公寓 6 号裙楼 3 楼近镇宁路

Yoga

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

Yueda 889

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

上海市静安区长寿路 1111 号悦达 889 广场 8 层

The Tower

上海锦江向阳大厦

14/F, Jinjiang Xiangyang Tower, No.993 West CMY Nanjing Road, Jing’an District 上海市静安区南京西路 993 号 14 层

Henderson 688 [New] 上海恒基 688 广场

16/F, Henderson 688, No.688 West Nanjing

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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) MonSun 10.30am-11pm 2) Shop E, Jinjiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (5466 3006) Mon-Sun 10am-10pm 3) ShangriLa Pudong Lobby Level, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (5877 6632) Mon-Sun 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 10.30am-11pm 6) L221, Citic Square, 1168 Nan Jing Xi Lu, by Jiangning Lu (5212 2162) Mon-Sun 10.30am11pm 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 15 号 , 近马当

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 ,

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The 2nd International Yoga Conference

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 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

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

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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 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) 9.30am6pm 2) 810 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu (6214 8313) 11am-7pm. 1) 虹古路 639 号 , 近水城

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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）

From April 22nd to 24th in 2016, Y+ will hold the 2nd International Yoga Conference in Shanghai. Many international yoga masters such as Carlos Pomeda , Jani , Jessica and Stéphane, Jose Luis Jimenez, Lisa, Mark, Simon Park, Zeo Sheehan, Garth, Sudhakar, David Kyle, Jo Phone, Lady Ruth, Lance, Phillip will gather in Shanghai to join the wonderful yoga event which presents the culture and essence of yoga from diverse perspectives. The Yoga Conference consists of 70 hours of wonderful yoga activities. This conference aims to set up a professional platform for international yoga communication and promote a ‘Better Yoga, Better Life’ lifestyle. Topics will cover yoga postures, yoga philosophy, yoga science, yoga chanting, as well as yoga interaction sessions. Participants will not only enjoy learning and practicing yoga, but also have the chance to play games and challenges with teachers. The organizer, Y+ is a world-wide yoga community certified Teacher Training Institute. Y+ boasts a unique, professional and full-time teacher team with International certificated coaching diplomas. Also, it is the first yoga studio to set up yoga weekend workshops in China. Last but not least, Y+ is a famous yoga brand which has the worlds’ largest studio, consisting of 2770 square meters. The 2nd International Yoga Conference will be held in the chic Andaz Hotel. After the success of last year’s Yoga Conference, the 2nd International Yoga Conference promises to be even bigger. Time:

2016/4/22-4/24

Location:

Andaz Hotel, 88 Songshan Road,Shanghai

Price:

4280 RMB(three day)

Hot Line:

021—63336363

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i Mandarin “Ting Bu Dong” is Long gone! www.iMandarin.net study@imandarin.net Shanghai Centre Campus Rm720, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 南京西路 1376 号上海商城西峰 720 室 , 近西康路 Tel:021- 3222 1028

中山公园校 Zhongshan Park School 长宁区凯旋路 166 号凯旋坊 6 号楼 3 层 D 座（近汇川路，2,3,4 号线中山公园站） 166 Kaixuan Rd, Bldg 6, 3F/D near Huichuan Rd, Zhongshan Park Station (Line2,3,4) 八佰伴校 Babaiban School - Pudong 浦东新区浦东南路 1088 号中融大厦 90109011 室（近张杨路 9 号线商城路站） 1088 South Pudong Rd, Ste. Rooms 90109011 near Zhangyang Rd, Shangcheng Rd Station(Line9) 古北校 Gubei School 长宁区荣华西道 79 弄 10A 金鹿公寓 1-4 楼（近水城南路 10 号线水城路站） 79 West Ronghua Rd, No 10A near South Shuicheng Rd, Shuicheng Rd Station (Line10) 虹桥校 Hongqiao School 长宁区仙霞路 88 号太阳广场东塔 2 楼 B4-6 室（近娄山关路，2 号线娄山关路站） 88 Xianxia Rd, B4-6, 2/F East Sun Plaza near Loushanguan Rd, Loushanguan Rd Station (Line2) 香梅校 Xiaomei School – Pudong 浦东新区锦绣路 1650 弄香梅花园 2 号楼 702 室（近东绣路 9 号线杨高中路站） 1650 Jinxiu Rd./Bldg.2, 702 near Dongxiu Rd, Middle Yanggao Rd Station (Line9) 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! People's Square 12F, 650 Han Kou Rd 黄浦区汉口路 650 号亚洲大厦 12 楼 Hongqiao Room538, 321 Hong gu Rd 长宁区虹古路 321 号 538 室 Xujiahui 8F, 88 North Cao Xi Rd 徐家汇漕溪北路 88 号圣爱广场 801 室 Pudong Lujiazui 11F, 1088 South Pu Dong Rd 浦东新区浦东南路 1088 号中融大厦 11071109 室 TEL:400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com WEB:www.mandarinhouse.com

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Add : Room 904, No 83 Wanhangdu Rd (near West Beijing Rd), Shanghai 地址 : 上海市静安区万航渡路 83 号 904 室

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

Xintiandi Campus Suite1708, 333 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 淮海中路 333 号瑞安广场 1708 室 , 近黄陂南路 Tel:021-3308 0508 Zhongyin Campus Suite2312, 200 Yincheng Zhong Lu, by Shiji Dadao 银城中路 200 号中银大厦 2312 室 , 近世纪大道 Tel:021-5037 2711 Jinqiao Campus 1779 Yunshan, by Biyun Lu 云山路 1779 号 , 近碧云路 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 室 , 近古北路 Tel:021-5239 2807 Hongqiao Campus RmC207, Shang-Mi Ra Commercial Centre, 2633 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Shuicheng Nan Lu 延安西路 2633 号美丽华商务中心 C207 室 , 近水城南路 Tel:021-3223 1046

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Homework Help Common Room from Studio Education After school homework help club Mondays to Fridays 3.30pm to 8.30pm. Help with homework including Chinese and Math from an international team. Supervised activities. Location: Hongqiao Web: cr.studio.education Call Jane on 139-1784-7273

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 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! People's Square 12F, 650 Han Kou Rd 黄浦区汉口路 650 号亚洲大厦 12 楼 Hongqiao Room538, 321 Hong gu Rd 长宁区虹古路 321 号 538 室 Xujiahui 8F, 88 North Cao Xi Rd 徐家汇漕溪北路 88 号圣爱广场 801 室 TEL:400 633 5538 E-mail:info@mandarinhouse.com WEB:www.mandarinhouse.com 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. Metro: Jing'an Temple, 3 mins walk Hours: Daily, 9am-9pm Web:www.speakmandarinnow.com Email: mandarinnow@hotmail.com Tel : +86 021- 32576066 15821733291 / 13916157494

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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.

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