Nothing says summer like lounging around in the sun, lazily sipping on a cocktail that makes the unbearable heat of Shanghai just a bit more bearable. While there is certainly no shortage of places in which to imbibe (especially outdoors) here, there are ... Read More>>
Chocolate has long been the ingredient of choice for dessert fans. And why not? From stressed out women to hyperactive kids to pastry chefs, chocolate is one food that’s incredibly easy to enjoy. Liquid, solid, it doesn’t matter - it’s delicious in ... Read More>>
With the frigid winter upon us and here to stay for a while, a lot of energy is spent just keeping warm. Luckily, Shanghai is famous for its inventive cocktails, and wintertime proves no exception. Read on for some warm alternatives to your usual imbibing ... Read More>>
In the grand scheme of things, Shanghainese food gets a bit of a raw deal. It’s not as fiery as Hunan cai, nor as tasty as Sichuan. It doesn’t have the bizarre ingredients of Guangdong food, and it’s not as memorable as Dongbei-style. Most people see it ... Read More>>
The brainchild of David Brode, former co-proprietor of Shanghai’s Plump Oyster, Oyster House serves a wide range of imported oysters and a myriad of comfort foods. Read More>>
Perfect for all homesick Americans, the culturally curious and the gluttons out there: restaurants all over Shanghai are putting together special set menus for Thanksgiving on November 27. We have made a roundup of all the best places to get stuffed in ... Read More>>
Cantonese food (yuè cài or粵菜) is possibly the best-known Chinese cuisine outside of China. This is down to two reasons. Firstly, most Chinese migrants to the West were from Taishan in Guangdong Province (formerly known as Canton) and Hong Kong, and ... Read More>>
Living in Shanghai, there's no shortage of Western-style comfort food. You can easily find tasty hamburgers, pizzas, hot dogs, French fries and fried chicken in all price ranges throughout the city. More often than not, they are able to meet or even exceed ... Read More>>
As the weather heats up, it's time to cool down – and what better way than with an icy treat? But before you go shelling out a week's pay check for a scoop of Haagen-Dazs, keep in mind that there are almost as many varieties of frozen desserts as there are ... Read More>>
When the weekend rolls around, most Shanghaiers enjoy kicking back with a drink or six in one of the countless bars, pubs, and clubs. Shanghai nightlife being what it is means that Friday and Saturday nights are very often party-based. This, in its turn, ... Read More>>
When living in Shanghai, there are plenty of opportunities to try the local breakfast cuisine. But while that cabbage-filled pastry or steaming hot meat bun can be great when you’re on the go, sometimes you just want to hark back to the days of good ol’ ... Read More>>
Sushi is one of those things that you either love or hate. Some people balk at the thought of ingesting raw fish, while others delight in the pleasures of chilled fresh salmon. If you fall into the latter category, the chances are that you’ll be seeking ... Read More>>
It’s a new year in Shanghai, which means a whole new slew of Western restaurants must be opening up. Read on to find out which five new Western restaurants are set to make a dent in Shanghai’s international dining scene in 2013. Read More>>
With the long, frigid winters here in Shanghai, there is really very little that can beat a warm, steaming mug of hot chocolate. For something seemingly so simple to make, though, it takes a surprising amount of attention to detail and expertise to make ... Read More>>
For those interested in sampling some of the best food that Shanghai has to offer (and really, who isn't?), Restaurant Week can be one of the most wonderful times of the year. Well, it's coming up again for the sixth year in a row and this time it will be ... Read More>>
It's impossible to avoid the fact that we're living in a tea-centric country. And while I enjoy a steaming cup of loose leaf tea as much as the next person, the fact still stands that I need my coffee on a (fairly) regular basis. Whether it's the immediate ... Read More>>
Late autumn is upon us and it's only a few more short weeks until the frigid winter weather will descend, turning Shanghai into a veritable wasteland of Ugg boots and Sherpa's delivery men. But never fear! There is some respite available, and it comes in ... Read More>>
The following several places have been hand picked to give you, the reader, a little bit of inspiration when looking for somewhere new to eat when out and about in Shanghai. Take a look at the following eateries and see if any of these take your fancy. Read More>>
Shanghai Restaurant Week is back is back with a vengeance in 2013! From March 4-10, top dining establishments in Shanghai will offer an exclusive 3-course Restaurant Week menu for lunch, dinner or both, for a fixed price starting from 78 RMB for lunch or ... Read More>>
Most expats living in China realise pretty quickly that Chinese food is a lot more varied than the traditional kung pow chicken and sweet and sour pork that’s served in takeaways and restaurants back home. From the stodgy potato and meat stews of Dongbei ... Read More>>
September is finally here and Mid-Autumn Festival is right around the corner. Like always there is something going on in Shanghai, so get out and experience some of the new openings and great performances on offer…just watch out for strange lights in the ... Read More>>
Epermarket is an online expat supermarket that delivers to Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. They only provide the freshest produce! Read More>>
It's not the best time to be a laowai in Shanghai, with police presence and the 100 Days policy seeing venues closing and foreigners being asked for their passports. Shelter has shut its doors temporarily, and expats are recommended to carry their documents ... Read More>>
Barbeque – and I'm talking good ol' on-the-grill, Southern American barbecue here – is not exactly the first cuisine you think of when you think of China. But here in Shanghai, we are treated to a whole host of global cuisine options, including this down ... Read More>>