Summer is creeping in, and there are still a few precious weeks before the humidity ratchets up. The city is blooming with new restaurants, bars and activities. Here’s a round up of what’s happening in Shanghai.

1) Goodbye to…

Ohana. After only six months of operations, Guillermo “El Willy” Trullas Moreno’s Spanish/Japanese fusion concept has closed down. We’re pretty sure it was the location, not the concept, that failed. What’s not to love about sushi tapas and Spanish tempura? Ohana might have worked in the French Concession, but Hongqiao was a mistake.

2) Hello to …

The Greek Taverna, which has recently taken over Latitude/Longitude’s old space on Yueyang Lu near Dongping Lu. So far so good, it seems. The terrace is already proving popular, and the food is going down well. Another summer success story is the Roof terrace at the Waterhouse hotel, offering a more unusual view of the skyline than the one you’re used to.

3) Still going strong…

The Apartment on Yongfu Lu has recently celebrated its first birthday, not long after opening a new floor. Mistral restaurant has also just clocked its first 12 moths.

4) All change…  

Paulaner’s riverfront fine dining restaurant The Binjiang One closed in January, and has recently reopened as Käfer. German readers will be familiar with the name, but for everyone else, Käfer is a famous Munich culinary name dating back to 1930. Partnering with Paulaner, the Käfer folks have finally opened in China. Head chef Ansgar Schlemmer comes from Germany via London’s Savoy Hotel, and will open his kitchen on June 24th.

5) On strike…

Over 200 vendors at Tongchuan Lu market have gone on strike to protest a rise in entry fees for delivery trucks. Formerly 20 RMB per truck, they now have to pay around 500 RMB. Doesn’t sound fair…

6)  Animal magic…

Beijing punk collective Pet Conspiracy comes to Shanghai on June 25th to release their new album at the Mercedes-Benz Arena’s Mixing Room. Tickets cost 80 RMB, and it promises to be a visual and musical feast. Fans of China’s music scene shouldn’t miss it. More gigs this June here.

7) Life’s a Beach…

Shanghai Jinshan City Beach is set to open to the public free of charge this summer. Enjoy the sand for nothing all season long (except when they’re hosting special events or sports competitions). Jinshan is extra-special because it’s the only beach with a view of Shanghai. It’s the host beach of the World Beach Volleyball Game and is popular with Shanghai residents in search of some sand and sun.

8) Seafood heaven…

If you can’t get enough of the fruits of the sea, you’ll enjoy the next couple of months. The Jinshanzui Seafood City is hosting the first Shanghai Jinshan Seafood Culture Festival over the next four months. The Jinshanzui fishing village will come alive with stalls selling every sea creature imaginable. 

9) New connections…

The Shanghai municipal government has released plans for an extension of the metro system. By 2015, the towns of Jiading, Songjiang, Putong Lingang, Qingpu, Fengxian South Bridge and Jinshan will be connected with the Shanghai metropolitan area. Read more here.

10)  On screen…

The 14th Shanghai International Film Festival opens on June 11th, with 24 cinemas taking part. The most eagerly anticipated film is the 3D documentary “Pina” by Wim Wenders.

See here for details of screening times and locations. Tickets cost 40-60 RMB each and can be purchased through www.ticket2010.com, tickets.com.cn and gewara.com.

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