China's Year in Review

2017 China's Year in Review

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december 2017

that’s Shanghai 《城市漫步》上海版英文月刊

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Chief Editor Dominic Ngai Section Editors Betty Richardson, Erica Martin Senior Editor Tongfei Zhang Production Manager Ivy Zhang Designer Joan Dai

Contributors Mia Li, Logan Brouse, Noelle Mateer, Jocelyn Richards, Frances Chen, Dominique Wong, Iris Wang, Sky Thomas Gidge, Zoey Zha, Emily Guzman, Isabel Chan Copy Editor Luke Sheehan

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2 | December 2017 | www.thatsmags.com Got a Nominee for Editor's Note DECember the Sports Awards? s an annual tradition, That’s our cover story for the ahead of his exhibition at the Shanghai ADecember issue is the The 8th Annual Camel and SCoP. Find out what he has to say ‘Year in Review,’ and while re- - Sports Awards will take place on Thursday, February about working with his longtime - 8, and we're accepting nominations until December 22. Once a collaborator, legendary film rable events of the year in social year, we gather to recognize those who have truly made their flecting upon the most memo maker Wong Kar-wai. mark on the city’s amateur sports scene, with 16 awards across Elsewhere in the magazine, six categories in the adult selection, plus three school media, arts, sports, fashion and I speak to a few advocates of they are, how to submit nominees and more details of that 2017 was actually quite a categories with six awards to be won. Find out what funnyfood, we one. couldn’t Remember help butKris think Wu’s veganism in China (p26-28) to understand the challenges they famous quote, “Do you even toward the mainstream, and the event by scanning the QR code. freestyle? (你有freestyle 吗？)” face in pushing their agenda what they’re doing to change That’s Suzhou launched! show?The model Or the who new took Chinese a tumble name on Richardson’sthis. If a plant-based reviews diet of the isn’t new - the stage of the Victoria’s Secret estyour bars thing, and then restaurants check out (start Betty- Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Tianjin … and now of McDonald’s? Turn to p42-53 That’s Suzhou Christmas is just around the section. Suzhou. We’re proud to announce that we are adding a Suzhou for a good laugh. ing on p56) in the Eat & Drink - section to website and app, as well as launching a - WeChat account. News, events, listings, guides and giveaways – corner so we’ve prepared a spe codes below to follow us on we’ve got the lot. Scan the QR cial festive guide in the City sec WeChat and download That’s tion. See where you can get your- fix of holiday meals, shows and App, and visit Thatsmags.com/ events, gifts and Christmas mar In her section, Arts Editor Erica Dominic Ngai Suzhou. kets around Shanghai on p10-17. Editor-in-chief

Martin speaks to Hong Kong photographer Wing Shya (p38)

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7 Funny moments 22 Knit Picking The Instagrammer tracking Shanghai’s most Knitwear items from our favorite brands hilarious things and people 24 Blending In 10 Shanghai Christmas Guide San Bao Peng Museum mirrors the natural Eat, drink, shop and be merry scenery of Jingdezhen 26 Veganizing China Advocates on the challenges of spreading a plant-based lifestyle in the Middle Kingdom T h e wrap

38 56 30 Arts 54 Eat & Drink

34 The Countdown 56 New Restaurants Our list of the best Chinese albums of 2017 Korean soul, and creative cocktails with barebones food 36 Bombino Saharan inventor of Tuareggae on his China 60 New Bars debut Barraco brings Brazilian spirit to cold winter nights 38 Wing Shya The Hong Kong photo icon on his SCoP 61 Logan Says retrospective A bartender's guide to hangovers

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Dec 8 Fri Dec 9 Sat Carlton Palmer Charity Fundraiser DJ Mitsu

Dec 23 Sat Dec 31 Sun Sugarland James Bond New Year’s Eve @ The Peninsula

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Christmas Guide Eat, Drink, Shop and Be Merry, P10

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countries would sign a series of trade deals collectively worth USD250 billion. During the visit, Trump & Co also made stops at the capital’s hottest tourist traps, including the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. The Trumps even got to enjoy a performance of Peking Opera. See photos and videos from the trip by scanning the QR code.

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Three American college basketball players found themselves at the center of an international media storm last month after being arrested in China on suspicion of shoplifting. Freshmen UCLA players LiAngelo Ball, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill were detained in Hangzhou and faced nearly a decade of hard prison time for their actions, but were luckily able to fly back home after a week thanks to a personal intervention by Donald Trump himself. The trio later apolo- gized and were suspended from the team. Read updates from the entire saga by scanning the QR code.

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Modern technology allows us to do many previously-impossible things: talking in realtime with friends or family thousands of miles away, pulling up a complete list of Tarantino cameos in a matter of seconds, making food magically appear in front of you without talking to another human being. But technology is so efficient in taking care of things we don't want to do, that it’s replaced entire developmental phases of our lives. Our phones can do the grow- ing up for us. Zhong Er/ Zhōng èr / 中二 noun. A full-grown adult who acts like a We used to become adults by getting kicked out of our parents' houses and high schooler, someone who never grew out of adolescence. getting jobs. But we don't have to do what anymore if we don't want to. We can now live with our parents forever and blame it on the economy. We Once I launch my app, I'll be the next Mark Zuckerberg. have 'careers' doing live streams on QQ in our childhood bedrooms (where we still live). When we are being assholes and other people tell us so, we just click Oh yeah? What does it do? 'mute' and ghost them. When others say we are being 'childish' and 'immature,' we ditch them and find our own entourage online. The Internet makes sure that no matter what beliefs we hold, we can find those who agree with us (and prob- It connects things with people who want to buy them. ably a whole forum of them, given the right search terms). All the old mechanisms that forced us to reconcile with reality can be blocked, with a quick switch in Like Taobao? privacy settings. zhong'er, This has given rise to a group who, despitezhong'er being in their 20s, 30s or even 40s, have never grown up. They are called the word for ‘high school Yes, but much better. We’ll beat Taobao within the year, for sure. sophomore.’ Like moody insecure teenagers, think the world revolves around them, proclaimzhong’er to be all-knowing and all-wise, and try to put down those who they feel threatened by. It took Taobao 15 years to grow into what it is today. The typically may say things like: "I'm working on the greatest bilin- gual bi-cultural novel of our generation,” or "my last screenplay was too ahead-of- You don’t get it. A friend in my WeChat group for its-time to be appreciatedzhong'er in a world that rewards the likes of Malcolm Gladwell,” startup geniuses said, “The lion doesn't concern itself or "I will build a great wall—nobody builds walls better than me, believe me.” with opinions of the sheep.” The sad truth is, may never grow up. The rest of us just have to ex- Okay. cept that, and learn to co-exist with these adult-sized children. MiaUntil Li there's a cure for brain development stuck in adolescence, we just have to smile, nod along and make way while they head down to their mothers' basements.

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry

Top 5 Christmas Dinners By Betty Richardson

Supperclub’s Annual Christmas Charity Fundraiser to get bigger and bigger everyhristmas year; in hereShanghai in the seems

Now in its third year, Supperclub’s Christmas fundraiser is an excellent opportunity to eat well That’s office our inboxes and do good. Held at Le Baron, which undergoes a festive makeover for the event, at least 50 are brimming with festive promo- percent of proceeds benefit The Library Project. Food comes courtesy of Madison Kitchen and tions of every kind. We’ve selected Diner> December chef 17,Austin for info Hu. email @socialsupplyshanghai.com the very best Christmas markets to get you in the spirit, dinners to feed Colca the soul, gifts to spread the seasonal joy and parties to make the end Who says festive food need of 2017 go out with a bang. And for more Christmas 2017 coveragehappenings, on scan the QR code to always be turkey? Not spirited thatsmags.comsee our full Peruvian restaurant Colca, who C have a sumptuous three-course menu on the cards. Priced from and ThatsApp. RMB348-588 per person (mini- Happy holidays, mum two diners), mains include Shanghai. crispy suckling pork ribs, wagyu steak with foie gras or 600g live Boston> Dec 1-31, lobster, Colca, plus Room five 2201, appetizers 2/F, 199 Hengshanto share, aLu, cocktail, by Yongjia dessert Lu 衡山路 and199 coffee号,2楼 or2201 tea.单元 , 近永嘉路 (5401 5366)

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The Peninsula

The Pen can always be relied upon for full-on festivi- ties, from Christmas cake afternoon tea by the towering Christmas tree (complete with gingerbread village), gourmet hampers from The Peninsula Boutique to Michelin Star seasonal Champagne brunches and dinners at Sir Elly’s. Follow up with a brisk walk around the Bund to get fully in the spirit, and burn off the> Dec extra 1-31, calories. The Peninsula, From 32 RMB320-2,008 Zhongshan Dong per Yi person.Lu, by VUE to a Grill Beijing Dong Lu 中山东一路32号，近北京东路. (2327 6756) Steak Aux Sarments and Christmas Treats

advertorial VUE They might have their heads in the clouds, but Restaurant’shyatt menu is o rootedn in t tradition.he Quite literally, as the signature dish of the season, a luxurious Killara wagyu ribeye steak with an M7 marbling score, cooked aux sarments, an ancientb cookingun methodd that harkens back to Southwestern France. Once grilled, the steak is smoked over vine shoots of Cabernet-Sauvignon,(t Cabernet-Francina) and Merlot, grown in vineyards of Ningxia and Shanxi. Served with duck fat fries and sautéed forest mushrooms, the dish is available in 500g (RMB950++) for two diners, or 800g (RMB1,450++) for three Mr & Mrs Bund to four. Start the meal off with Caesar salad, served à la minuit samewith a way traditional again. egg yolk-based dressing. After tasting the real McCoy, you’ll never look at this Italian-American staple the You’re invited to Mr & Mrs Bund’s Christmas season, With Christmas just around the corner, VUE is offering a which like every year, sees Chef Paul Pairet pull out four-course menu with a glass of Champers and free-flow wine all the stops for brunch, dinner and their famous NYE thereafter for RMB798 net per person. Start with crispy live ‘La Boum’ party. Sharing menus are the MO this year, Boston lobster with celeriac crème and horseradish. You won’t starting from RMB1,088 (for two people) for the five- find any turkey, either, instead a roasted ‘Rougie’ duck essence course ‘I Love Truffles’ menu, up to RMB2,088 for the set. with foie gras and thyme, followed by a slow-roasted goose leg extravagant caviar, oyster and wagyu steak ‘La Folie’ with rich little morel mushrooms, baby carrots and potato gal- > Dec 1-31, Mr & Mrs Bund, 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, VUE,ette. 30/F,Available Hytt on on the December Bund, 199 24. Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu 199 号, 黄 by Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路外滩18号6楼, 近南京东路. (6323 浦路199号, 近武昌路. (6393 1234 * 6328) 9898)

Paulaner Brauhaus

Bavarians do it better when it comes to yuletide tradition, case in point being Paulaner Brauhaus, which arguably rivals Santa’s Grotto when it comes to festive vibes. Kicking things off with a roasted malt Christmas Dark Wheat beer (available from Dec 1 until supplies last), enjoy the return of their Christkindlmarkt festive market at Paulaner (Expo location, Dec 1-3). The season culminates with Christmas Eve dinners at all >Paulaner Dec-1-24, locations, Paulaner Brauhaus, from RMB598 see www.thatsmags.com/ per person. shanghai for listing addresses.

www.thatsmags.com | December 2017 | 11 city | feature Christmas Gifts

Lu Ming Tang Young Chinese Blood Winter Pamper Kit RMB468 Chamberlain Pocket Square RMB350

Renowned tea-based skincare brand Lu Ming Tang’s newest gift set is YCB’s pocket squares have always been one of our fa- perfect for the season. This Winter vorites. Designed with festive colors, the 100 percent Pamper Kit includes a tea-scented silk Chamberlain number is particularly suitable for candle, hand cream, lip balm, as well Christmastime.youngchineseblood.com as the Crème de Marie, a moisturizer withlumingtang.com.cn vitamin and antioxidants.

Awu Wright Melody Ring RMB1,790

Inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpiece, ‘Falling Water,’ this sterling GENTbox terns.silver ring set is composed of six individual rings that can be arranged in different pat- GENTbox Based on subscription plan awustudio.com

Handpicked for stylish gents, this monthly subscription box contains modern men’s essentials such as a tie, socks, hip flask, bracelet, notepad, shoe cleaning kit and shower gel. Plans run from RMB198 for 12 monthsthegentbox.com / RMB198 for 6 months / RMB218 for 1 month.

Blind Barber Smooth Operator RMB450

This gift set from New York barbershop and cocktail lounge Blind Barber is composed of their Watermint Gin face cleanser, shave cream and face moisturizert.cn/RljATsU – a modern man’s morning routine essentials all in one box.

Pootsh Pawnstar Christmas Stockings RMB29 Sub Cushion RMB368

These stockings at consignment A fun gift for Christmas (or any time of year, shop Pawnstar are cute enough really), Pootsh’s cushions range from festive to make your home more festive, baked goods to fruits, vegetables, meat and and fuzzy enough to keep your feet seafood. The ‘Sub’ sandwich cushion, howev- warm for the winter. Available in er,pootsh.com is our weapon of choice for a pillow fight. bothpawnstar.mogujie.com adults’ and kids’ sizes.

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Gift Ideas for Christmas Gifts Your Loved Ones By Dominic Ngai

Sido Social Retox at Christmas Special RMB165 the Kitchen Table ‘Corner store’ Sido on Yongkang Lu celebrates Christmas with W Shanghai – The Bund Takes Boozy owner Oway Lau’s handmade scented candles. In addition to the Brunch to a Whole New Level festiveclassic season!Hangover Cure, there’s also the Ginger Biscuit flavor for the WeChat ID: Si6Do1 n an age where new food trends increasingly revolve around health and wellness, W Shanghai – The Bund is offering up a cheeky and refreshing change of pace with their deliciously indulgent new brunch, Social Retox. Running from 12.30pm – 3.30pm every Sunday, Social Retox Kate Wood offers three different brunch packages with a smorgasbord of Saigon Unisex Watch RMB888 crave-worthy foods from The Kitchen Table’s charcuterie and raw bars, a main dish of meat or fish and unlimited access to the pastry pantry for dessert. The ‘Keep It Fun’ option for RMB368 Ioffers diners the complete multi-course brunch, with highlights Part of the brand’s newly launched like buttery foie gras pate, David Herve oysters from Brittany, unisex watches collection, the Saigon creamy burrata cheese and olives, half a Boston lobster and features a bold zebrawood face with your choice of prime cuts of Angus, Hereford or Wagyu beef. The classickatewood.com black leather strap. next level, ‘Soak It In’ for RMB498, features all the food plus a free flow of cocktails, wine and beer, including a tangy and rich Rojo Clothing Bloody Mary. For supreme indulgence, the ‘Live It Up’ package includes all of the above plus free flow Veuve Clicquot cham- The Weekender RMB2,200 pagne for RMB688. All of the options, especially the mid-range ‘Soak It In,’ are a surprisingly good value if you come ready to eat and drink. The sleek Weekender calf leath- Paired with the unbeatable eye-level view of Lujiazui from The er travel bag by Rojo Clothing is Kitchen Table’s terrace, Social Retox seems poised to become an essential part of the modern the city’s premiere option for passing a Sunday afternoon in the gentleman’sWeChat ID: look. ROJOClothing Themost Kitchen luxurious Table, possible W Shanghai way. – The Bund 4/F, 66 Lvshun Lu, by Dongchangzhi Lu 旅顺路66号4楼, 近东长治路 (2286 9960)

JUMA White Zebra Teddy Bear RMB310

Like the rest of JUMA’s teddy bear collection, this particular one is inspired by the founders’ frequent trips to Kenya. Also available at the CHI shop inside Jingjumastudio.com An Shangri-La.

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Christmas Market Jing’an Christkindlmarkt Christmas Commune @ Jiashan Market @ Zeitgeist Market @ K11

The longstanding Saturday farmers market Zeitgeist Bavarian Eatery & Bar in Jing’an The Christmas edition of Commune will be back with a Christmas theme on pays homage to their German heritage with Market will be hosted at the Sky Garden December 16. Mix and mingle with your their own traditional Christmas Market this of K11 Art Mall. As with their regular entrancefavorite local fee. food vendors and pick up ar- year. Expect to find plenty of wintery food and events, expect to see booths filled with tisanal holiday treats on your way out. No drinks like baked apples, chestnuts and gluh- Shanghai-based indie designers, artists > Saturday, December 16, No. 25-37, Lane 550, wein, as well as beautifully decorated stalls and lifestyle labels. RMB100 per ticket Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 陕西南路550弄 offering a range of Christmas-themed handi- (includes two vouchers for food and one 25-37号, 近建国西路 crafts, small gifts, and regional specialties from >voucher Friday, December for beer). 8-Sunday, December 10; Germany and neighboring countries. RMB50 Friday December 15-Sunday, December 17, Sky per adult on Saturdays and Sundays, and free Garden, 6/F, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi from Mondays to Fridays. Kids with parents Nan Lu 淮海中路300号, 近黄陂南路 >enter Friday, for December free on all1-Sunday, days. December 3; Friday December 8-Sunday, December 17, 537 Haifang Lu, by Xikang Lu 海防路537号, 近西康路 (3220 5986)

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Jing An Shangri-La Celebrate with Festive Christmas and New Year Offerings

hristmas is fast approaching and Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai has prepared a range of dining offerings, staycation and spa packages, as well as holiday gifts for you and your loved ones. If you’re not planning to go anywhere for the holiday, then the hotel’s Yearend Getaway Room Package might be the perfect option if you want a short escape from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai. Available from December 22 to January 7, guests can enjoy a special rate for Horizon grand premier room starting from CRMB2,338 ++ per room per night, which includes Horizon Club benefits (daily buffet breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapés, and beverages served all day), a welcome mulled The 11th Annual Christkindlmarkt wine at Calypso, a bottle of Champagne upon arrival, food and @ Paulaner Brauhaus (Expo) beverage credit of RMB300 per stay, spa credit of RMB300 per day, access to Health Club, and more. the Meanwhile, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day all of Jing An Shangri-La’s F&B outlets – Lobby Hosted by BLN Restaurants & Caterings at Lounge, Café Liang, Summer Palace, The 1515 West Chophouse & Paulaner Brauhaus Expo location, attendees can find Bar, TSURU Japanese Restaurant and Calypso Restaurant & Lounge festive goods such as Christmas trees, wreaths, orna- will be running attractive packages and festive menus for guests. ments and decoration, select artisanal produce and Kicking off the month-long holiday season on December 7 handicrafts as well as Christmas gifts, holiday greet- with a tree lighting ceremony, the hotel will continue to partner ing cards and accessories at this event. Traditional with the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, welcoming young German foods like sizzling sausages and hot home- patients, their family members and medical staff at the ceremony made Glühwein are served along with treats like to send heartfelt wishes to the children. Guests may purchase Belgian waffles, sugar roasted almonds, crepes and a Christmas “Wishing Star” to be part of the charity initiative. gingerbread. RMB30 per person, children below age Proceeds from the sale will go to support the medical treatment of >10 Friday, enter December for free. 1-Sunday, December 3, 555 Shibo under privileged children. Dadao, by Nan Matou Lu 世博大道555号, 近南码头路 (2206 0555) Follow the hotel’s official WeChat (ID: SLJN00) for a chance to Jingwin Ana selection Shangri-La, of West holiday Shanghai, surprises! 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu 延安中路1218号, 近铜仁路 (2203 8888, www.shangri-la.com/jingan)

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Festive Showings 5 Ways to Get Some Art and Culture This Christmas

By Erica Martin

Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas

This innovative stage production will light up the holiday season for both children and adults. Dancers perform in the pitch-dark, wearing puppet-like costumes that come equipped with colorful electroluminescent wires. The story features elements of The Nutcracker, but is set in New Orleans> Dec 23-24, and 7.30pm, focuses 10.30am, on a family 2.30pm, of birds. RMB120-280. Shanghai City Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu 都市路4889号, 近名都路 (5415-9123)

Russian State Ballet: The Nutcracker Co:Motion Christmas with DJ Samo

For anyone seeking a time-honored Christmas tradition, the Russian Dance your way into Christmas Eve with Shanghai music collective State Ballet offers up a classic take on Tchaikovsky’s most famous Co:Motion’s Christmas party. Swedish techno producer DJ Samo will work, with sumptuous dancing that tells the story of Clara’s adven- play a headline set of tweaked-out techno, and Mau Mau, Diamond Lil ture with the mouse king, the sugar plum fairy, and the Nutcracker and Finascia will spin in support. It’s also likely that the halls will be >prince. Jan 5-7, 7.15pm, RMB130-880. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang >decked Dec 23, for 10pm, the occasion.RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Lu, by Shiji Dadao 丁香路425号, 近世纪大道 (en.shoac.com.cn) Donghu Lu 新乐路4楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795)

Shanghai Ballet: The Nutcracker Xmas Amazing Pillow Fight

This quirky holiday tradition at Mao Livehouse returns to provide an Notable choreographer Derek Deane’s version of The Nutcracker, offbeat way to celebrate the season. There will be raffle prizes, including performed by the Shanghai Ballet, incorporates Chinese elements a free trip for two to Hong Kong, as well as live music and DJs. The ticket into the story, as well as enchanting stage sets and lighting that have >price Dec includes22-24, 7pm, a pillow RMB158 that presale, you’ll RMB180receive ondoor. arrival. Mao Livehouse, been tailor-made for Shanghai Grand Theatre. Expect a few new 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路 >twists Dec 22-24, and surprises 7.15pm, RMB180-680. within the classic Shanghai story. Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da (6445 0086) Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄陂北路 (www.shgtheatre.com)

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Veganizing China The Slow Growth of Western Veganism in the Middle Kingdom, P26

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www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 23 life & style | architectural design Mirror Image San Bao Peng Art Museum Blends in with the Scenery Words by Dominic Ngai, Photos by Sun Haiting

Project name: San Bao Peng Art Museum Location: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Area: 3,000 square meters Design company: DL Atelier The brief: Dubbed the ‘porcelain capital of China,’ Jingdezhen has gained international recognition for its long history of pottery the world travel to the city each year for its famousmaking, ceramics. and flocks Nearby of tourists towns from like around Sanbao of its neighbor’s success, and has in the past fewVillage years are been benefiting undergoing from thean artisticripple effects and infrastructural redevelopment to transform itself into a creative hub of the region. The centerpiece of this ongoing project is the new San Bao Peng Art Museum, a 3,000-square- meter multifunctional space that can host various exhibitions and events. Beijing-based - ings as the main inspiration, incorporating variousfirm DL naturalAtelier usedelements the museum’s of Sanbao surround Village in The museum’s four-meter-tall continuous loam wall mimics Sanbao Village’s unique deep the design, allowing the building to blend in burgundy-colored soil, creating an optical illusion that the wall is an extension of the earth. with the rest of the town.

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Instead of a single visiting path system, the architects opened multiple entry points around the building, allowing guests to choose their own path and create a unique experience on each visit.

Taking a cue from the nearby river streams, DL Atelier introduced a linear pond to the center of the museum’s courtyard. Through various architectural openings around the continuous wall, visitors can catch a glimpse of the greenery just outside the property, further connecting the manmade structure with nature.

The main exhibition space is located one level bellowing ground. Following the minimalist approach of the building’s exteriors, the expansive space’s clean walls allow the The open layout of the spacious function space can accommodate a range of events, including colorful artwork to stand out. talks, conferences, trade shows and pottery workshops.

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SpreadingChina Veganism in the Middle Kingdom Can Be a Slow Journey, but Grassroots Advocacy Groups Across the Country Are Working to Change That By Dominic Ngai

ne chilly Saturday afternoon in November, approximately 60 people gathered at Tribe Orestaurant in Shanghai for a talk organized by Vegans of Shanghai, an English-focused grassroots outreach platform that started off as a WeChat group in the summer of 2016. Of the attendees, only seven were vegans – strict vegetarians who consume no food (such as meat, eggs, or dairy products) that comes from animals, and who abstain from using animal products (such as leather). A term coined by

26 | december 2017 | www.thatsmags.com the UK-based Vegan Society co-founder Donald Watson in 1944, the concept of veganism has in recent years been gathering steam in the West,

Grande, Natalie Portman and Venus Williams allwith adopting public figures the diet like for Al animal Gore, welfare,Ariana environ- mental, or health-related reasons. At the event, speakers from two animal welfare advocacy groups shared with the audience facts about gruesome industrial farming practices, including how dairy cows experience multiple forced impregnations throughout their lifetimes in order to produce as much milk as possible, and how hens spend their whole lives locked inside a cage the length and width of an A4-sized paper to lay eggs. As someone who’s neither a vegetarian nor a vegan, the shock factor momentarily pushed me to rethink my dietary habits. But, just how practical is it to live as a vegan in China, a country where eating meat is so ingrained in its culture?

China are believed to be vegetarians or vegans. While the number- mayThough seem substantial, no official statisticsit’s only about are available, four percent 50 million of the peoplepopula -in tion – a miniscule proportion compared to India, where nearly 30 percent of its citizens observe a meat-free diet, according to a 2016 census report by the Indian government. Originally from Chennai, Vegans of Shanghai (VoS) founder since she became vegan in 2013. While she’s never had any prob- lemsSamyuktha satisfying ‘Eve’ her Thyagarajan dietary needs has whenlived in dining five cities out in and Shanghai countries – a city that she’s called home for nearly two years – preaching complicated mission. the benefits of Western veganism in China has been a more veganism and being disrespectful to someone [who’s not a vegan].“There’s Food a finechoices line arebetween part of trying someone’s to raise cultural awareness and in personal identity; you can’t just go up to a Chinese person and tell them eating pork is bad,” she says. Even within the vegetarian community, Eve explains, talking about the cruelty of practices in the dairy and egg industries would raise some eyebrows, and that was the main reason why she started the VoS WeChat group, which has now expanded to two English-speaking groups (with 500 members each) and one Chinese group (about

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heart of F2N. past eight months. These optimistic signs over 1,000 followers. “Many vegetarian and vegan organiza- are also happening in major cities across the 200 Spreadingmembers). veganism Its official to account a Chinese has audi just- tions were apprehensive about partnering country too, where many establishments with us on the “eat less meat” campaign be- have now added indicators for menu items based Veg Planet, one of the biggest Chinese cause it’s in a ‘grey area’ that groups promot- that are vegetarian or vegan friendly. onlineence has platforms its difficulties, for vegetarians too. For the with Beijing- ing a plant-based diet don’t want to be a part Michael Dobrowolski, marketing manager 300,000 WeChat followers across China, of. But I’m a big promoter of that grey area for Slow Boat Brewery in Beijing, has been a explaining the differences between the vari- because the very absolute, ‘black and white’ vegan for 15 years. He has recently started his ous factions of vegetarians is a big task. In tactic isn’t all that effective,” explains Huang, own vegan cooking classes and pop-up events Chinese language, the words for vegetarian referring to the rhetoric that some vegan ac- on the side. Based on his knowledge of the (素食, sushi) and vegan (纯素, chunsu – or tivists use to spread their message. She adds, operations side within the F&B business, add- ‘strict vegetarian’) are very similar, while “You can’t ask a meat eater to just adopt a ing vegan options on a menu isn’t all that easy. many Chinese Buddhists adopt a diet called vegan diet, all you can do is to ask them to eat He notes, “A whole chain of things has to be jingsu (净素), where items like garlic, chive less meat… there has to be a gradual transi- adjusted for that to happen, the most important and onion are off limits. tion between the two.” of which is to train and educate the kitchen staff Xu Lei, who’s the co-founder and COO of Vegans of Shanghai’s Eve adds that [about the concept of veganism]. It’s still a work Veg Planet, believes that the best way to edu- while educating the public on the harm that in progress, but this is happening in more and cate the public is through a soft approach that industrial farming does to animals and the more restaurants.” most people can relate to. Besides their daily environment is important, China’s lack of “To push veganism into the mainstream WeChat and web articles showcasing the in China, I think we need the support from the the idea beyond rhetoric. Instead, she thinks lifestyle, Veg Planet also hosts cooking work- aanimal solution-based welfare laws ‘preaching makes it method’ difficult through to push and more studies from the medical or nutrition- shopsjoys and and benefits pop-up of vegetarian/vegan a plant-based diet dinners and an initiative of “veganizing restaurants” – or istsmainstream community,” media, concludes high profile Veg Planet’sspokespeople, Xu Lei. in partnership with mainstream restaurants. advocating for restaurants to serve vegan “Regardless of their dietary habits or religious The goal is to be as inclusive and approach- items on their menus – is a crucial part of the beliefs, I believe that most people would like to able as possible for people who have no idea two-pronged approach. see the positive side of things about the world how to go about adopting a plant-based diet. At the November VoS talk, Tribe was also we live in.” Erica Huang, the founder of Beijing’s launching a full vegan menu for attendees Farm to Neighbors (F2N) Market, agrees. A who were staying behind for dinner. In the Vegans of Shanghai WeChat ID: veganeve past year, VoS has also worked with Maya and Veg Planet WeChat ID: vegplanet based diet with the occasional inclusion of Organic Kitchen to come up with similar of- F2N Market WeChat ID: F2NMarket meat),flexitarian she’s herself adopted (one the who idea follows of “eat a less plant- ferings. Maya, for instance, has already made meat” as one of her main initiatives at the the vegan menu a permanent staple for the

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December 1 Novelist Mo Yan gave a rare appearance in Shenzhen last month as part of a series of book talks Darkest Hour for the city’s Reading Month. Famed for his unique style and fantastical, allegorical novels set - mance as Winston Churchill in this WWII-era win the Nobel Prize in 2012. During his talk, the author touched on a wide variety of subjects: Gary Oldman stars in a career-defining perfor thein the power Shandong of folklore, countryside, the inspiration Mo Yan hebecame takes thefrom first his Chinese local tradition writer basedof Maoqiang on the opera,mainland and to as Prime Minister, chronicling several major Singles Day, to which the above quote refers. His talk coincided with the e-commerce holiday, decisionsbiopic. The he film made centers early on in hisChurchill’s tenure to early guide days and he used it as an excuse to discuss how technology offers him “no sense of achievement,” also focusing on his personal life and relation- out. Mo Yan’s pen name translates to ‘don’t speak’ and his most recent novel was 2009’s Frog. the UK in its fight against Nazi Germany, while admitting that he only learns “one-fifth of the functions of a phone” before the next one comes have been mixed, Oldman has earned universal ship with his wife. While reviews of the film acclaim for his depiction of Churchill, HAO BU HAO with some critics going so far as to name him a frontrunner for the Best Actor award at this year’s Oscars. Hao At their Firestone Literary Awards ceremony last month, the Tianjin Writers Association unveiled a snarky com- mentary on plagiarism with their inaugural White Lotus Award. Named after an internet slang term for an in- sidious person who feigns innocence when confronted, the pseudo-prize was given to a novel-turned-TV show called The Princess Weiyoung, which is considered one of Chinese literature’s most glaring recent examples of plagiarism. The audience burst into laughter when the Association announced the award, and the RMB9,999 December 8 cash prize was donated to charity. 47 Meters Down two American women vacationing in Mexico Bu Hao whoThis mustaquatic battle horror for filmtheir tells survival the true after story a div of- WeChat platform Yiqi Paidianying recently released their ing exhibition goes horribly wrong. The two ranking of the top 100 highest paid actors in China, a women, played by Mandy Moore and Claire Holt, list that highlights the gender disparity in salaries for are viewing sharks underwater in a diving cage China’s biggest stars. The peak of the list includes ex- when the cage’s rope supports snap, dropping pected names like Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-fat and Andy sharks swim around hungrily. Tense scenes of The highest-ranking actress is Breakup Guru and Tiny heavythem 47 breathing meters toin theoxygen ocean masks floor and as man-eating shark TimesLau (#1-3), star Yang and Mithe at first #14. 13 Despite actors onbeing the somelist are of all the men. chase sequences ensue. 47 Meters most famous faces on the mainland and beyond, female Down received mixed reviews, but megastars Angelababy and Zhang Ziyi landed at #30 and is currently the highest grossing #34, respectively.

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Disney’s First Chinese-Language Rom-Com Debuts This Month From Japanese Breakfast’s lo-fi pop to Fujiya & On December 8, The Dreaming Man (假如王子睡着了) hits Miyagi’s experimental beats, here are our favorite language romantic comedy. First announced at the Shanghai tracks from artists playing in Shanghai this month. theaters nationwide and makes history as Disney’s first Chinese- Scan the QR code in your That’s app to listen. production between Walt Disney Studios China Limited, SMG PicturesInternational Co., Ltd., Film and Festival Shanghai earlier Artrendwave this year, the Productions film is a co- Co., Japanese Breakfast – ‘Road Head’ Lin (The Mermaid) alongside major Taiwanese actor Chen Bolin Ltd. Directed by Wang Ying, the fairy tale-themed film stars Jelly Rich Chigga – ‘Dat Stick’ - ing series of Chinese co-productions with Disney. and Zhang Yunlong. It’s the first of what’s slated to be an ongo Higher Brothers feat. Joji – ‘Nomadic’

Antonio Sanchez – ‘Doors & Distance’

Fujiya & Miyagi – ‘UH’

Samo DJ feat. Tzusing – ‘Hollabackboi’

Bombino – ‘Akhar Zaman’

A Place to Bury Strangers – ‘Keep Slipping Away’

Re-TROs – ‘Hailing Drums’

Kornel Kovacs – ‘Pantalon’

Joji – ‘Window’

Machinedrum – ‘Center Your Love’

Bohan Phoenix – ‘Product’

KSHMR – ‘Harder’

Graves – ‘Genesis’

www.thatsmags.com | December 2017 | 33 arts | music The Countdown The Best Chinese Albums of 2017 5. By Erica Martin Hai Qing The Flesh 1. From experimental soundscapes to hip-hop bangers to emotive pop, we’re counting down the best records released in China this year. Read on for our An inspired mix of art Re -Tro s rock and traditional top 10, and then head to the That’s website for the full list. Before the Mongolian instrumen- tation, The Flesh is an Applause impressive debut album from Shanghai-based years from this Beijing- Mongolian musician Hai via-NanjingThe first album trio inis eightwell Qing. Born in central worth the wait. Frontman Inner Mongolia, Hai stud- and guitarist Hua Dong ied throat singing and told That’s in April that classical guitar as a child, the then-upcoming but later fell in love with album would feature a 2. 4. the psychedelic aesthetic “remodeled” sound, and of 1970s art rock bands. Chui Wan Higher Brothers the result is a riveting Black Cab - collection of explora- The Landscape the ences on The Flesh, and He combined these influ tory songs. The album’s Tropics Never Had 2017 was the year of the resulting songs hum lynchpin is its second 3. Higher Brothers. Their with originality and in- track ‘Hailing Drums,’ a The third album from debut release this sum- trigue. The potent hybrid 9-minute monster that’s this psych-rock quartet Faded Ghost mer sparked a rise that he created is on vibrant accurately named thanks explores a wide range of Moon Mad culminated most recently display in the standout ‘ to its hailstorm of percus- in all the dates on their 放鸽子’ a swaggering This meditative record sion. The band takes a lot from African folk tradi- December China tour blues guitar track drip- is an unforgettable de- of risks throughout (one tionssounds to andFlying influences, Lotus. The selling out within hours. ping with attitude and but from Faded Ghost, track consists entirely of resulting music is dif- Released on American Hai’s unique vocals, be- clapping and a cappella - label 88rising, Black fore breaking down into a extent of her talent as vocals), which pays off deniably appealing with Cab shines thanks to its deconstructed interlude awho solo finally artist revealed after years the in boosting the album’s itsficult explorative, to classify, refractive but un catchy, bouncing tracks, - of impressive collabora- originality. With sounds psychedelia that’s also relatable subjects like ing guitar work. tions and work under her that span krautrock, restrained and tightly sex, convenience stores of flutes and fingerpick vocalist moniker ChaCha. punk, synthpop and composed. Working with and video games, and (most of all) techno, it’s Animal Collective’s pro- perhaps most impor- that the Guizhou-born without a doubt one of ducer Rusty Santos, the tantly, swaggering per- musicianFeaturing amassed field recordings during the year’s most exciting band created a cinematic, sonas that come off as her travels, the album releases. sprawling atmosphere of authentic. The acerbic consists of immersive noise rock that reveals a track ‘Made in China’ is soundscapes that remain - their most viral hit, but engaging throughout thetic after three albums’ we prefer ‘WeChat’ for its as they move through worthconfidence of tinkering. in their aesPaired off-kilter beat, prominent rain sounds, meditative with one of the strangest use of cats in the music chants, upbeat moments and most memorable al- video and anthem-like of bass and ghostly bum artworks of the year chorus, which translates synths. Dreamlike melo- by artist Li Gang, the en- to: “I don’t open WeChat dies and otherworldly tire project is a triumph. to listen to your bullshit.” vocals combine to evoke a sense of wonder and in- tercultural communion.

34 | December 2017 | www.thatsmags.com music | arts 8. Chill Terrific & Wootacc illtac As the hip-hip boon continues in China, the opposite side of the coin 7. from mainstream stars like Higher Brothers Gate to consists of scrappier and 10. Otherside more boundary-pushing Perfect

Dragon Bus and Wootacc. On illtac, Handstand Terminal theyMCs likerap inChill a combina Terrific - Perfect Handstand tion of Mandarin and Gate to Otherside oper- This quartet from Cantonese over tracks ates in a unique space, as Chongqing explores an meshing retro-future they are a new band com- elegant poppy sound- synth and boom bap ele- 9. prised of veteran Beijing scape on their self-titled ments, with a sprinkling musicians, including for- Foster debut. The singer’s of R&B in tracks like mer members of Carsick buoyant vocals navigate ‘unknown.’ The standout Parents Cars and a current a space of mostly indie 6. track ‘taitule!!’ is deeply Grim member of Birdstriking. dream pop that occasion- catchy with a funk-based Howie Lee This may be the explana- Signed to Guangzhou’s ally veers into synthpop backing track and ener- tion behind the strength celebrated indie label Qiii territory, with enough Homeless gizing vocals. Released by of their debut album, Snacks Records, Shanghai layers and variety to One of Beijing’s preemi- Groove Bunny Records, which vibrates with life duo Foster Parents have make for a well-rounded nent electronic musi- an enclave of forward- - offered up a debut that debut album. Though cians, Howie Lee explains thinking hip-hop and tions of psych-rock. The revitalized the city’s live they appeared to pop up in his album description sample-based releases in scratchyand pushes guitar at the and defini vocals music scene. The songs out of nowhere, Perfect that Homeless is meant to Jinhua, it’s a refreshing have an undertone of ear- on Grim aren’t actually Handstand is associ- evoke “the sound of tra- and irreverent piece of nestness, and the songs grim at all; they’re nimble ated with online label ditional China, dragged work. are loose, occasionally and technically impres- and music collective kicking and screaming gleeful and occasionally sive with an undertone Star Distribution, which into the electric age.” A dark, but always with a of nostalgia, but not the supports a vast range focus on vocals includes freewheeling, psychedelic kind that takes itself of genres and locales. what sounds like scream- bent. The album begins too seriously. Quirky They serve as an exciting pixies, spiritual and ends with a gong vocal samples and a hyp- ing indication that bands chanting and distorted strike, setting up the bar- notically dexterous use of are developing their elements of Lee’s own riers of the otherworldly looping makes for a fully own sounds outside the voice. The album’s last trip that lies in between. Beijing-Shanghai circuit. two songs, ‘Muztagata’ only gets more interest- and ‘Homeless’ are the ingfleshed-out after repeat work listens, that a highlights, moving from take on math rock that’s frenetic, up-tempo Asian- coolly technical while inspired melodies into retaining a warm beating heart. which evokes the empti- nessthe haunting, of the album’s spare name.finale, It’s a rare work of harsh and experimental music that remains addictively listenable throughout.

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Bombino Saharan Guitar Hero and Inventor of ‘Tuareggae’ By Erica Martin

languid, breezy songs like ‘Iwaranagh (We Must)’ to toe-tapping numbers like ‘Timtar (Memories).’ He’s currently at work on a new album, which will be produced by his manager and band. “The last two albums had big producers which was fantastic and exciting,” he says, “but for this new one we wanted to keep it in the family and do something more direct and pure.” Bombino sings exclusively in Tamasheq, the Tuareg language spoken along with its sister languages of Tamajaq and Tamahaq by approximately 1.2 million people across the arid desert swath of West Africa. Singing in his native language is an essential element to the role he sees himself playing as a Tuareg musician in the international spotlight. “It gives me the most freedom,” he says, “But more important than that for me is to continue to speak and sing in this language in front of the world. I am an artist responsible for protecting the Tamasheq culture, and our ombino may be the most virtuoso blues language is an essential part of that.” guitarist to come out of the Tuareg “When you are away Even so, he also emphasizes starting a Bregion of Niger in West Africa, but his dialogue, and focuses more than other musi- name derives from a different continent all from home, there is a cians on making English and French transla- together: it’s based on the word ‘bambino,’ tions of his work available – both in his song the Italian word for ‘baby.’ greater importance on “It was the nickname given to me when music videos. I was a teenager playing in Haja Bebe’s band preserving culture” names“If Ion am Spotify just singing and the in introsmy language of his official and in Agadez,” Bombino explains. “His band was there is no opportunity for someone who the best in the region and I was half the age speaks another language to understand what - of the rest of the musicians. This is why they I’m saying, then there is no communication,” tention with 2011’s Algadez, an album named called me bambino; I was the group’s baby. he says. “For those who are interested, I want afterBombino his hometown first garnered that brims international with soaring at It’s funny because one of the best audiences them to be able to understand all the words blues guitar and his distinctively warm, raspy for me outside of Niger is in Italy, so there in my songs.” vocals. This record caught the ear of Dan must be a connection there!” This desire to sustain a dialogue spills Auerbach of the Black Keys, who teamed up Before ending up in the region’s best over into Bombino’s excitement for his debut with Bombino to produce the guitarist’s next China tour this month, for which he’ll be vis- album, Nomad, notable for its slick produc- guitar at age 10, when his family was living tion and psychedelic bent. inband exile as in a teen,Algeria Bombino due the first Tuareg picked Rebellion up the whirlwind week. The guitarist then explored a new throughout the early 90s. Being away from iting“China five cities is a countryaround thethat mainland has always in onebeen direction entirely, partnering with David home during this early period in his creative mysterious to me, as I have not had an oppor- Longstreth of the Dirty Projectors to produce development cemented his focus on themes tunity to learn very much about it,” he says. 2016’s Azel, a unique piece of work that ex- of empowerment and hope for the Tuareg “I look forward to seeing a new lifestyle and plores a hybrid genre Bombino invented with community. culture, one that I have never been exposed his band. “Tuareg music stresses solidarity of our to. I am excited to talk to people there, share “Tuareggae is exactly as it sounds – a people, preservation of our culture, and also experiences and have a real exchange.” blend of Tuareg traditional music and reg- suffering, and these are things that were very gae,” he explains. “It makes me feel good and relevant for me, even as a child at the time,” Split Works presents Bombino, Dec 10, 8pm, - he says. “When you are away from home, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Shanghai ing into some reggae grooves on stage.” there is a greater importance on practicing Symphony Orchestra Hall, 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, wantThis to dance, potent so pairing we started of musical naturally traditions flow by Baoqing Lu 复兴中路1380号, 近宝庆路 (www. culture, preserving culture, so that it does not that Bombino christened Tuareggae has led shsymphony.com) vanish.” to his most innovative work yet on Azel, from

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Tearing into Independent Thought Cao Cao She Co-founder Qiu Deshu Gives a Retrospective of His Art and Life By Zoey Zha

he abstract circular paintings, with through an unsettling experience. As a key With a belief that “independent thinking their unusual composition and dra- member of the former local governmental is essential to an artist,’ Qiu went on to co- Tmatic neon coloring, hover in the main art troupe in Luwan District in 1977, the found an experimental art club called Grass exhibiting hall of Pearl Lam Galleries as if Shanghai-born artist was eager to explore a Grass Society (or Cao Cao She), where artists they’ve been contemplating some ultimate new form of arts among the massive celebra- were encouraged to create original works philosophy of the universe. tion of traditional art in the beginning of the of art. In a short time, the group became an These belong to Qiu Deshu’s solo exhibi- post-Cultural Revolution period. important voice in the awakening of Chinese tion, a retrospective of works from this pres- “It was a great relief for artists. We took modern art. And then came a great blow: tigious artist since 1979 that showcases the the opportunity to celebrate the great tra- development of his unique artistic technique, ditional artists as well as new painters,” the abruptly after a few days, due to nudity and now-70-year-old Qiu recalls. “But after a otherCao Cao taboo She’s elements first exhibition in the artworks. was shut down Fissuring requires a delicate hand to while, I realized that it was an act of repeti- This closure had a grave psychological fissuring.manipulate xuan paper, the extremely thin tion without any creation.” impact on Qiu. He began to suffer from facial and fragile rice paper that serves as the ma- There was another option for him. He jor canvas in traditional Chinese paintings. learned that Western art had blossomed and Though he eventually regained his linguistic Qiu illustrates on the papers, and then tears reached maturity, honoring the diversity of ability,paralysis it tookand brieflyhim a long lost thetime ability to pick to up speak. art forms and ideas. Being deeply rooted in the brush again. On an afternoon walk one together, constructing a new image. themQiu apart found and his reconfigures distinguished the artistic torn pieces voice way instead of blindly following others. peaked his interest and inspired him to re- local culture, Qiu knew he had to find his own startday, he his spotted artistic fissures career. on some rocks that With the developing and maturing of his

innovation to a whole new level, which is ap- ‘fissuring’ technique, the artist has taken his the well-mapped details and the power burstingparent in through the confidence the cracks of his on colorthe paper. choices, Viewing his works created after the Cao Cao She incident is like watching the rebirth of an artist. “I don’t mind being outcast as an independent artist,” Qiu says. “When I’m surrounded by my works in the studio, I embrace the idea.”

Until December 31, Monday–Sunday, 10.30am– 7pm. Pearl Lam Galleries, G/F, 181 Jiangxi Zhong Lu, by Fuzhou Lu 江西中路181号, 近福州路

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o be honest, I didn’t choose it, ” Wing Shya says of his exhibit’s name, Acting Out, “Tas we sit inside Shanghai Center of Photography a few days before its opening. “But I like it very much, because that’s my philosophy. I like to keep moving, I like to keep changing.” Arguably Hong Kong’s most celebrated photo artist, Shya began earning this rebel- lious reputation while working as a set pho- Happy Together. Having zero experience in the norms oftographer set photography, on Wong ShyaKar-wai’s followed 1997 exactly film none of the guidelines of the job (like shooting actual scenes from the movie), and spent his time instead seeking out honest off-camera moments between co-stars Tony Leung and the late, great Leslie Cheung – lying in a car, smoking, sipping water and staring at the sky. Arranged in a collage format for Acting Out, they reveal a precious intimacy between the actors that feels raw and authentic. Shya went on to work with Wong on In the Mood for Love and several other movies, and he’s also perpetually in-demand as a commercial photographer for high fashion shoots. He has a tendency to irk the people who hire him, Emotional however. “You’re always supposed to show off the clothes, but sometimes I don’t, and I make the brand really upset,” he says with a grin. “I crop them; I don’t show the logo. But it’s all Honesty about creating that situation and that mood; Photographer Wing Shya on Capturing the composition and the light.” Shya remains a sought-after talent despite Hong Kong’s Noise, Color and Depth (or perhaps because of) this good-natured refusal to compromise, which allows for his By Erica Martin genius in depicting atmosphere and genuine emotion in his work. One of his techniques for achieving this is inventing backstories for each actor in every shoot, though he never reveals what they are to anyone other than the models themselves. He explains: “I’ll say something like, ‘For this scene, these are your clothes, this is your room, this is your bed. You’re so bored today, so you go over there to smoke and then you come here to try on your clothes, because tomorrow is your wedding, and you don’t want

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to get married.’” This helps him capture similar moments of honest emotion that are much more engaging than an obvious pose, his way of mimick- ing the intimacy and authenticity of the shots set of Happy Together. in-between“I realized scenes that this he firstkind captured of not-acting on the is more interesting than the acting itself,” Shya - ished; they’re no longer thinking about it. But whensays. “Because they are waitingwhen people and preparing are acting, for it’s some fin - thing, I think that’s more sexy sometimes.” Sexiness is a major factor in Shya’s aesthetic, and much of his high fashion work in the exhibit is centered around beautiful women, including a striking few shots of Maggie Cheung with teased-out hair and a playful “I love the extremely strong, contrasted demeanor. But in every case, the women ap- colors of the late 80s and early 90s,” he ex- pear empowered and with agency – there’s “ I t ’ s a l l plains. “When I moved back to Hong Kong something about the immediacy of the emo- a b o u t from Vancouver in 1991, I thought ‘Wow, this tions they display that feels different and is so noisy!’ People talked too loud, and the more respectful than in most fashion photog- creating that colors – they were so crazy. I was out on the raphy, allowing them to resonate as complex street most of the time, because my apart- characters with rich interior lives. situation ment was too small, so I would go out every That Shya excels at evoking such authen- night and spend a lot of time talking to the ticity makes sense when he reveals that the a n d t h a t youth who hung out there. I picked up a cam- stories he invents for his characters and mod- m o o d ; t he era and I thought, well maybe I’ll just shoot it els are drawn from the extensive research noisily, with lots of contrast, because this is he conducts in whatever city his shoots are composition what Hong Kong is.” set. This began in his hometown of Hong and the light” In an effort to focus on more independ- inspired his unique aesthetic. Kong, where the city’s chaotic vibrancy first he’llent projects, begin shooting Shya’s latest on location endeavor later is this a sci-fi month.romance His feature keen eyefilm and set invoracious Chengdu, appetite which

which is vibrantly on display in Acting Out, willfor capturing no doubt authenticlead the cinematography emotion on film, of such a project in uncharted new directions. “These past couple of years, I’ve gone

sometimes.back to fine Iart, don’t because want toI want set my to careermake more on anything.of a statement,” I don’t he want says. to “But limit I myself;find it boring I’ll do whatever comes to me. At the end of the day, if I feel happy and excited at a shoot, why care about where my name ends up?”

Until Jan 10, Shanghai Center of Photography, 2555 Longteng Avenue, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大道2555号, 近风骨路 (6428 9516)

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Existence The Untold Story of One of China’s Biggest Rock Stars... and the Filmmakers Who Uncovered It By Jocelyn Richards

ess than 24 hours after going live, Existence, an English-narrated docu- Lmentary that charts the story of one of China’s biggest rock musicians, Wang Feng, had racked up 1.25 million views on iQiyi. Netizens everywhere weighed in with depiction of a celebrity so often mocked in thecomments, media. many moved by the film’s candid From their home in Guangzhou, producers Tom, Maxwell and Jacob Sanderson – three brothers from York, England – watched the numbers climb in a well-deserved culmi- nation of their three-year endeavor to write, “He was doing a show at the Bird’s Nest so well behaved,” he recalls. “And Wang Feng seemed like a pretty serious and highly pro- on China’s rock-and-roll legend. It was the team because it was a huge operation – the fessional guy, so I thought, I have to do some- projectfilm and of edit a lifetime, the first and major one documentary the Sanderson in Beijing, and we were filming the sound thing on him. brothers could never have imagined. music,” explains Max. “We met his mum for coffee – no cameras, “We arrived here nine years ago with a logisticsWhen of one filling of Wanga 70,000-seat Feng’s crew stadium saw whatwith just to talk – and she just burst into tears, suitcase, we didn’t know anyone and we had telling us loads of stuff. We realized we had a a crap camera,” jokes Tom, who was instru- asked to work with them on the spot, say- really good story.” ingthe theySanderson had something brothers uniquehad filmed, compared they to navigating the Chinese music industry and his whole life (instead of just the tour) would dealingmental inwith financing Wang Feng Existence. and Zhang “But toZiyi now on be The initial agreement held that SLA meanBut funding turning part the of project it themselves, into a film and about there that level… it’s like a dream.” other film companies. was no guarantee Wang Feng was ready to The trio started out by founding their tour, 10 shows total, and create a standard share his intimate past with the world. concertStudies wouldmovie. film But WangMax – Feng’swho would national become Still, they decided to give it a shot. 2011, splitting a RMB7,000 salary and a one- the chief writer and director of Existence – “We lost everything,” Tom recalls. “We to- personown film apartment production three company, ways until SLA theStudios, busi- in quickly discovered the story went deeper tally restructured our business model within ness gained momentum. Their passion for mu- than that. a period of about three months to make a concerts and events all across China, which is Shijiazhuang and it wasn’t like what I’d im- whatsic inspired led them them to Wangto focus Feng on infilming 2014. festivals, agine“We a rock went band to the to firstbe backstage show in – it was themconscious to gain effort Wang to pursueFeng’s trust.[the film].” And even It took a while – up until the first cut – for

40 | December 2017 | www.thatsmags.com Feature | arts then, he was so “insanely busy” most days that he often forgot they were making a docu- ultimately show the world who he is. mentary“He’s about quite hisreserved,” life – a filmMax thatadmits. would “The most time we spent together was traveling from hotels to gigs. It’d always be a 20-minute journey or so, and we would just sit and talk about the meaning of life, or anything.” Gradually, and with support from Onsight Post Production House in London, the brothers pieced together a narrative of the real Wang Feng: an introverted kid turned megastar musician, always caught between his blossoming individuality and the pressure to conform. talented impersonator. his life. But for Wang Feng, it brought clarity. “Wang Feng’s story is more ‘rock and roll’ series, kind of like Hip-Hop Evolution on “HeAt its was core, like, the ‘These film was guys just understand a summary me of than most of the rock artists in the West,” “It would be great to create a five-part completely – I’ve never been able to look at comments Max. “You hear his songs talking genuinely interesting,” says Tom. The team is myself in this way,’” says Max of Wang Feng’s about ‘breaking free’ and all that stuff and it’s Netflix, with stories from China that are like, wow, the ultimate – I mean, isn’t that the Youdai, who is interviewed in Existence and Interviews with immediate family mem- whoalready knows discussing “pretty a much second everyone” film featuring in the DJ initial reaction to the final cut. Tom adds that while there may not be music industry in China. actress Zhang Ziyi – as well as bandmates, muchdefinition desire of rock?”for Chinese music internation- While that will likely be their next ad- friendsbers – including and mentors, his wife, helped high-profile humanize Chinese the ally, there is a market for people interested venture, the Sanderson brothers also have story, showing local audiences a more relat- in the stories of Chinese artists. Existence is another goal: to get Wang Feng on BBC Two’s able side of the previously distant rock star. uniquely crafted to target both wider inter- Later… with Jools Holland – and make him For non-Chinese audiences, Existence national audiences and local audiences. It’s a famous worldwide. legitimized the idea that China could have a new concept for sites like iQiyi, and one SLA real live Springsteen of its own – not just a Studios plans to continue developing. Existence is available to watch on iQiyi.com.

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2017 China's Year in Review

By Betty Richardson, Dominic Ngai, Erica Martin and Ned Kelly

Those of us living in China might have been spared the tumultuous drama that our US counterparts have experienced in 2017, but like always, the Middle Kingdom has had its own fair share of attention-grabbing headlines. From the boom of shared bikes to a presidential visit from The Donald, our team has put together a list of 2017’s most unforgettable viral stories, recounting major events that defined the worlds of sports, tech, arts, fashion and food. Here’s to another year of eclectic, weird and wonderful life in China, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Scan the QR code for full coverage of our Year in Review series.

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7 Most Popular Stories of 2017 on 9 Topics banned Thatsmags.com from group chats

While it’s no surprise that the Chinese government is monitor- ing our social media activities, the Cyberspace Administration of China’s bike share China (CAC) issued new regula- Living in tions in September to “better de- craze velop China’s online environment, China can protect the legal rights of Chinese First came the orange Mobike, and then came the yellow Ofo. netizens, online organizations take 4 years Now there’s a bunch of other providers to make up China’s and safeguard national security rainbow-colored bike share craze. The two-wheeled bubble, and public interest,” according off your however, began to show signs of bursting in mid-November to China Daily. Along with these when China’s third largest bike-sharing startup Bluegogo new regulations comes the Public life ceased operations. Security Bureau’s list of nine topics banned on online group chats. China’s poor air quality has been Effective October 8, sharing things an ongoing problem for all of us like politically sensitive informa- who live here, but just how bad Donald Trump tion, violent or pornographic is it? According to a recent study content may lead to fines or police by the Energy Policy Institute at visits China detention. Think twice before the University of Chicago, pollu- Last month, all eyes were on Beijing when you send off that racy WeChat tion can take an average of 3.5 President Xi Jinping met with US President sticker… years off people’s lives. If you live Donald Trump during the latter’s three-day in Tianjin, where the smog prob- visit to the Chinese capital. It was all pretty lem is the worst in the nation, standard stuff – an exclusive tour of the according to the study, it can Forbidden City with the wives, Peking opera shave 7.1 years off. performances, meetings, and plenty of photo ops in between. @realDonaldTrump some- how managed to tweet about the trip, too! Social Media

Imported soft cheeses got banned, then unbanned China-based cheese lovers saw a tumultu- McDonald’s ous couple of months this fall. First, it was the changes its rumors that imported Chinese name soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, Roquefort, In China, McDonald’s is no longer called blue cheese and goat Mai Dang Lao. Since October 12, the official cheese would be tempo- Chinese name has been changed Jin Gong rarily banned from the Men (金拱门), which literally means ‘golden Middle Kingdom. A few arches.’ Chinese customers are apparently not weeks later, however, lovin’ the change, some say it sounds like the the ban was reportedly name of a Peking duck restaurant. lifted and cheese lovers could go on with their lives again.

No lines at the iPhone 8 release

New iPhone releases used to be big deal in China, where flocks of legit fans and scalpers would line up for hours outside the Apple Store to get their hands on the hottest new de- vice. This, however, didn’t happen for the iPhone 8 release on September 22. According to photos on social media, there were more barricades and security guards than actual shop- pers at various Apple Stores around the country.

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Ethiopian Marathon Runners The 2017 Wuxi Marathon took a strange turn due to a... strange turn. Two Ethiopian runners, Chala Lelisa Debele in yellow and Gardisa Birhanu Shumie in red, were comfort- ably leading when they failed to spot a 90-degree left turn 100 meters from the finish line. They continued going straight, leaving Khalid Kamal Yaseen of Bahrain, who was initially in third place, to steal in for a cheeky win.

UCLA Basketballers Nick Kyrgios Three bad ballers were caught shoplifting from a Louis Vuitton store The 22-year-old Aussie man-baby walked next to their Hangzhou hotel. One of them, LiAngelo Ball, is the younger off court at the Shanghai Rolex Masters brother of Los Angeles Lakers star Lonzo Ball and son of outspoken after losing the first set of his match to basketball sneaker entrepreneur LaVar Ball. Together, the family is the American Steve Johnson on a tiebreaker, subject of reality show Ball in the Family. Now listen Ball boy, you've let having a tantrum at the umpire in the pro- UCLA down, you've let Donald Trump down, but most of all… you’ve cess. This coming after last year throwing got some great material for your show. a match against German Mischa Sverev, while asking an umpire, "Can you call time so I can finish this match and go China home?" You go home Nick. Go home and never come back, you hear? Football Team Victory against South Korea in March, after Marcello Lippi had been brought in as head coach, had Chinese fans daring to dream they could make the World Cup. After all, the Italian had not only won the World Cup itself in 2006, but also brought glory on China when he won the AFC Champions League with Guangzhou Evergrande in 2013. It was not to be, a 1-0 defeat to Iran meant no Russia next summer for Team China. Sports

Carlos Tevez A big fat flop is what the Argentine star has been at Shanghai Shenhua. Literally. Shenhua boss Wu Jingui declared in September that he would not pick the former Manchester United and City forward because he was overweight. Tevez, who is on a contract worth a reported GBP32 million a year, managed just four goals all season. So eight million pounds per goal. Money well spent… bad year DOW

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Guangzhou Evergrande Evergrande won their seventh consec- utive Chinese Super League title with two games to spare. Ironically, it was the team’s bitter city rivals Guangzhou R&F who secured them the title with a 2-1 win over second placed Shanghai SIPG. Congratulations to Evergrande and their fans. But seven years, seriously?! Give someone else a chance, would ya…

Roger Federer Sure, there was the small matter of winning the Shanghai Rolex Masters, his second Shanghai crown and sixth title of 2017. But Good year Federer also made the most of the city - rid- ing on the Shanghai Metro, meeting up with Yao Ming, and doing an impromptu dance-off with Mickey Mouse on court. Dad dancing Sports with the Disney icon. Living. The. Dream.

Lewis Hamilton The Brit recorded his fifth victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, to set him on his way to his fourth Drivers' Championship. And he managed to avoid the temptation of spraying his prize bottle of bubbly directly onto the face of one of the F1 grid girls, as he had done in 2015. Which was nice. China Table Tennis The World Table Tennis Championships were held in Düsseldorf, Germany over the summer. Guess who won four of the five gold medals? Bet you can’t. Have a stab at it anyway though. Tianjin Give up? Okay, it was China! China, Quanjian winning at table ten- The Chinese Super League newcom- nis?! We know, we ers clinched a place in the 2018 AFC couldn’t believe it Champions League with a dramatic 2-1 either. Unprecedented. win at champions Guangzhou Evergrande A real turn up for the in the very last game of the season. The books… bad news for Tianjin is that Evergrande were so impressed by what they saw, they decided they wanted Quanjian’s CSL Manager of the Year Fabio Cannavaro back. And back to Guangzhou he went.

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Hip-hop Quote of the year: “Can you even 2017 Calendar May freestyle?” Chengdu rap group Higher Brothers drops their debut album, June Black Cab. Asian-American music label 88rising debuts a reaction video on YouTube in which Western rap- A loose translation of "你有free- pers like Migos comment on the Higher Brothers’ style吗？" as coined by The Rap song ‘Made in China.’ The video tops a million of China judge Kris Wu while he views in a less than a week. July grilled a contestant after a perfor- Popular Shanghai rapper mance early in the season. The Al Rocco is dismissed Reality TV show The Rap of China debuts on internet just about exploded in from Rap of China in iQiyi. response, with an outpouring of the first round for rap- memes mocking the pop star, in- ping in English. He cluding several compilation videos proceeds to pen a of Wu proving that in fact, he him- August diss track against self cannot even freestyle. Despite Chengdu rapper MC Fat Shady, another Rap of the TV show. the fact that hip-hop fans around China contestant, drops the music video for his China and beyond poked fun at track ‘Gua Laowai’ (Stupid Foreigner), which causes the show for being too hokey and an uproar and immediately goes viral. commercial to embody the values September of hip-hop, The Rap of China was The season finale of The Rap of China essential to catapulting hip-hop to airs. Chongqing rapper GAI is an- mainstream popularity in the coun- nounced as the winner along with try, pulling several underground PG One, and is immediately signed artists (including Chongqing rapper to a major label. GAI, who won first place on the show) out of obscurity and clear- ing the way for them to become October superstars. A crescendo of fawning media coverage throughout the year on hip-hop November in China generally – and Higher Pharrell becomes the reluctant face of Singles’ Brothers specifically – culminates Day by performing the ‘hip-hop’ song ‘Double in a feature story in the New York Times, 11’ onstage with none other than Kris Wu for the complete with the predictably corny headline: Singles’ Day Gala at Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz ’With Dreadlocks, Rhythm and Flow, China Arena. Embraces Hip-Hop.’

Higher Brothers’ 88ris- ing tour, featuring fellow superstar Rich Chigga, sells out all dates throughout China within hours. Arts Chinese superheroes series centeredaround create thefirstMarvel up withNetEaseto Marvel Comicsteams

Hao owners street vendorsandshop Thrones images of 造了个白 createsepic Photoshop wizard青红 Weibo userand A Our Version of New York Magazine’s Famous Hierarchy of Good and Bad Taste Bad and Good of Hierarchy Famous York New Magazine’s of Version Our to Sundance. Festival, China’s answer Tiger, HiddenDragon Pingyao Crouching Jia Zhangkedebuts Celebrated filmmaker charactersas rts A 2017 Game of of Game in agrocerystore impromptu photoshoot comes aviralhitafteran queen SisterTomatobe- Shenzhen-based drag Zhang Ziyiannounces that she’llbejoining chopsticks emojis. Consortium releases dumplingand At longlast,theUnicode the role chise inastarring film Feminist Indian cess inChina box officesuc- comes amajor Godzilla Dangal fran- be- La Land’s La less re-enactmentof Language School’s flaw- Xiamen Foreign supernatural twist. a jailbreakthrillerwith series, first Chineselanguage Netflix green-lightsits Bardo openingscene tion. Internet sensa- becomes an and instantly in Tianjin library opens otherworldly A futuristic, (擺渡身), H L La La ighbrow owbrow pproval Matrix remake ofDisney’s The live-action until atleast2019. Mulan Mulan gets delayed local park-goers. totally creepingout 3 a province aspartof at aparkinHunan ions wentrafting A troupeofmin- flop inChina. becomes amajorboxoffice critics, Despite ravereviewsfrom publicitystunt, Despicable Me Me Despicable Blade Runner 2049 2049 Runner Blade his show. turn offthepowerduring offstage whenthepolice drops hismikeandstorms in Shanghai,A$APRocky China debutatafestival At hismuch-anticipated for ‘badbehavior.’ banned fromChina Justin Biebergets co-productions injeopardy. lion, puttingfutureUS-China overseas andlostUSD75mil- China, Though itdiddecentlyin ing filmofalltime, China’s highestgross- After becoming Wolf Warrior II Warrior Wolf The Great Wall Wall Great The controversy bybe- ing namedthe nation’s official Oscar con- tender.

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Fas hion Life & Style Icon

Zhou Wengang Since 2014, fashion photographer Photographer Zhou Wengang has been documenting the styles of Chinese modernites on the streets of the nation’s major cities. Frequently seen outside of Fashion Week events in Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen sporting his red beanie and shooting some of the most well-dressed passersby with his DSLR camera, Zhou’s work has been featured in the Fashion Week coverage of news outlets like Sohu. … because you Here, he tells That’s about the trends probably don’t he noticed while attending this year’s work for FedEx. fashion events, as well as his favorite city to shoot in. dresses, coats, shirts and trousers on the streets these days. How do you usually decide which person to photograph? Have you noticed any differences Weird Hats from This It’s sometimes about the overall look, between how people dress in dif- or it could also be one piece of item ferent cities? Year’s Fashion Shows that catches my eye. Basically, he or In general, I think Shanghainese are she has to stand out from the crowd. more daring and high-energy in the That You Would Not way they dress, while Shenzhen is What was your most memorable simpler, less flashy. Beijing, on the Actually Wea r … experience while covering Fashion other hand, is slightly more mature Weeks? and conservative, but I actually get the When I was covering Shanghai Fashion best photos here. I think it’s because Week a few seasons ago, a car hit me there are many leading art institutions while I was chasing down someone in and around the city, so the people for a shot. Luckily, I walked away un- here have an inborn sense of fashion, 4 scathed. as well as an understated charm that’s quite unique. What do you like most about street fashion photography? Lastly, is there a special meaning I see it as a way to document the dif- to the iconic red beanie that you ferent styles seen on the streets of wear? … because it China. Many people who have never Red is my favorite color; it’s the color looks like a sat- been here have a misunderstanding of the Chinese flag and it’s also very ellite dish. that the Chinese don’t really know festive. I’ve become very attached to how to dress. I want my photographs my red beanie, and I’ve been wearing to prove them wrong. it everyday for the last two years!

What are some of the most notice- Follow Zhou Wengang’s work able trends this year? on his official WeChat account: There are a lot of oversized silhouette wengangstreetsnap Style Events Life & Style of the Year

Singles’ Day, Double Digit Growth Who has time to find a new boyfriend or girlfriend on Singles’ Day? November 11 is now all about buying a new iPhone, hand- bag or even a refrigerator! For e-commerce giant Alibaba, the annual shopping extravaganza generated a whopping RMB168.2 billion in sales – a 39 percent increase from 2016. Rock on, Jack Ma!

China’s First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Shanghai played host to this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and dozens of models descended upon the city to walk the runway at the star-studded event (those who got a travel … because it visa did, anyway) in November. Jane Zhang, Harry Styles and looks like you’re Miguel provided the entertainment, but it was Shanghainese one of the dwarfs model Ming Xi, who stole the show when she took a tumble on an off-off during her walk. (Ouch!) Taylor Swift and Katy Perry were Broadway pro- previously rumored to be part of the performance lineup as duction of Snow well, but couldn’t make it in the end… because there would be too much ‘bad blood’ on stage, right? White.

Weird Hats from This Luxury and Streetwear Crossovers Year’s Fashion Shows The fashion world has seen many crossovers between luxury and street fashion labels in recent That You Would Not years, but Louis Vuitton and Supreme’s collaboration, which debuted at the Paris Fashion Week in January, took things to another level. After Luhan Actually Wea r … was seen wearing a limited edition red hoodie with the LV monogram and Supreme box logo, … because paper the asking price for the item on eBay went up to USD25,000 (about RMB165,000), or nearly 30 mache items should times its retail price. Thanks, Luhan… stay in third grade art class. KOLs (Continue to) Strike Gold An increasing share of the marketing budget of brands in China has gone to hiring KOLs (key opinion leaders), who have millions of followers across different social media platforms, as their spokespeople. High profile brands like Jaeger-LeCoultre and New Balance, for instance, have tapped internet sensation Papi Jiang to head up their advertising campaigns this year. Expect more to come in 2018. 51 cover story Food & Drink

A Tale of Two Cities Beijing and Shanghai Swap Bars and Restaurants

When it comes to eating and drinking, Shanghai and Beijing are like two drastically different siblings from the same mother. While you’ll find capital citizens partaking in the city’s flourishing craft beer scene; out East, Shanghai denizens sip craft cocktails in gastrolounges. However, 2017 has seen the two cities learning to share, with some of the biggest players on their respective food scene opening branches in the other city.

To Shanghai To Beijing

Moka Bros Boxing Cat Known for wholesome food and a Can you still be called a craft beer brewery get-up-and-go attitude, Moka Bros has if you’re bought out by AB InBev? Kelley finally made an East Coast debut. They Lee and co. don’t have time to answer, opened with a bang on Xiangyang Bei Lu. they’re busy eyeing the Beijing market with a Boxing Cat Brewery popup, and Tribe are now looking for a per- Clean, green, healthy-eating machine manent space. And since Tribe has won over the city’s exercise- when was more beer ever a inclined eaters since opening in bad thing? early 2017. The menu sees organic produce transformed into smoothies, Sproutworks salad bowls, vegan desserts, main Another Kelley Lee expansion, courses and even cocktails. Sproutworks makes healthy eating bearable. Delicious, even. Hatchery One of Beijing’s most unique F&B concepts, InfraRouge Hatchery is a ‘restaurant incubator’ space A club that has long defined Shanghai’s that allows fledgling restaurateurs to Bund nightlife scene, Bar Rouge has shone test their wings before piling money into a light up north to the capital with the a space of their own. They recently an- opening of gastrolounge InfraRouge. nounced that a Shanghai branch is due to The night-to-day concept serves cocktails, open in early 2018. Western food and party time from the top floor of Taikoo Li Sanlitun. 2017 Shanghai F&B Thermometer Food & Drink Hot Paul Pairet earned a third Michelin Star and opened Chop Chop Club.

Sherpa’s acquired by Yum! Love the Way Brands.

Boxing Cat Brewery acquired by You Lin e AB InBev. Found 158 finally opened, proving a boon for Café des If there’s one thing Shanghai takes as a Stagiaires and the Camel signifier of value, it’s a line of people - the Group’s Hooked, el Santo and longer the better. Otherwise ordinary their newest baby, a Little bakeries, noodle shops and mooncake Creatures brewery. vendors have reached coveted wanghong (网红, internet famous) status on the length of their waiting time, and 2017 has Jean Georges had a mixed year, seen several new stars. Here they are, in closing Korean BBQ restaurant ascending order. Bao Chi-Q, but winning a Michelin Shifu Star at Jean Georges.

2-4 hours Bubba’s finally closed their last Hey Beijing-born bakery Bao remaining location, in addition Tea Shifu has a uniquely bi- to shuttering Tex-Mex eatery zarre product to thank for Jalapeño, which has since re- its popularity: soft, cakey branded as Bordertown. buns adorned with pork 4 hours of beef floss or seaweed Originating in Guangdong, and filled with mayon- The British Kitchen said fare- what was once an ordinary beverage shop naise. Sold at RMB19-29 with an unusual product, ‘cheese tea,’ well early in January. As did per jin (half-kilo), a single Baoism, Ruijin Cajun, Charmant, spawned a craze over the cream-capped tea piece will cost you around Kathleen’s Waitan, Arcade, Dog drink. When the brand spread to Shanghai, RMB5-6. customers were willing to wait for up to 4 Town and Cotton Club. hours to get their fix, or, more practically, pay somebody else to line up for them. Franck Pécol’s Farine empire crumbled after an ‘expired flour’ Lady M exposé, taking fellow concepts Grains, Far West with it. Franck Bistrot made a comeback, al- though its eponymous founder 6 hours remains AWOL. New York bakery Lady M achieved fame and a degree of no- toriety when they opened in Hong Kong, where the wait for one of their mille crêpe cakes was cold north of two hours. The effect was amplified three-fold when the first Shanghai store opened, so much so that police ordered a temporary shutdown before additional security measures were put in place. 53 eat & drink

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Jeju Izakaya Beach House Brazilian Barraco P56 P58 P60 Edited by Betty Richardson / [email protected] grapevine

Colca Hunkers Down for Winter One of the more vibrant restaurants to have opened in 2017, restaurateur Eduardo Vargas struck gold with his Peruvian thatbrain showcase child, Colca. Peruvian The new herit - age,menu most is cast notably with big,in the flavors cau cau It’s getting cold outside, but the eternal spice-crusted halibut seafood stew, grilled lamb with calaman- si, mojito mousse with chocolate excitedflames offor Shanghai’s former Wishbone restaurant restaurateur scene are - burning brighter than ever. We’re super nature Peruvian pisco sour cock- filled ‘cigars.’ One of Colca’s sig Xime tails should accompany, in the Sam Norris and Jun Nishio’s new restaurant, bowls,. Withyakitori Nishio skewers, in the and kitchen, house-made this new casual Japanese place serves sashimi, udon name of authenticity, of course. - Meetfruit-infused Peet’s Coffee shochu. TryColca your is offering luck by anscanning RMB500 the din QR ing voucher to one lucky reader. , the latest US transplant > Room 2201, 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu 衡山路199号2 to make an entrance in China. The West code to follow the official That’s Donghu Lu to almost instant rapture, if the for the competition announce- 楼2201单元, 近永嘉路. Nearest metro: Hengshan Lu, 1 min. (5401 Coast coffee chain opened its first branch on Shanghai WeChat, and stay tuned 5366) the menu selection might not look like more 45-minute line is anything to go by. While ment on December 12. only guess the cozy, living room-like interi- than what Starbucks has on offer, we can

la Boulangerie by ors are the cause. Starbucks has unveiled an enormous 30,000 square-foot 'Reserve le Comptoir de Not to be outdone, - Pierre Gagnaire Roastery' at Nanjing Xi Lu's Taikoo Hui com At his luxurious restaurant in plex. Find exclusive blends and a bespoke the Capella Hotel, chef célèbre in-house bakery. The Pierre Gagnaire puts out a menu Picnic of whimsical French cuisine, perplexingOn Jianguo selectionXi Lu, a new of coffees, café called teas, sweet including what we noted were has opened (above). Out front sells a

aand secret savory izakaya-style ice cream conesoperation (the islatter tucked filled in particularly refined desserts. At with such options as mac ‘n’ cheese), while Clement Ayache, le Comptoir’s pastry chef, has been let loose inla Boulangeriethe kitchen, puttingon the first out masterfloor, - fully laminated pain au chocolat, uniformly exquisite patisseriehowever, and rustic it’s French an all-out bread, sugar which rush. the back. designer and patissier extraordinaire Bobo LeeWithin that same complex, wedding cake can be devoured in-store or taken home. - you can buy mini versions of their gorgeous The best value and most delicious treat we tried was the croissant aux amandes (RMB20.) is opening his first boutique. Inside Essentially, it’s a pie-shaped deep-dish croissant filled with almond paste, chocolate and rasp berry, with crunchy and caramelized sugar on top. Not your traditional croissant experience, mirror-finished celebration cakes and ogle but just as good. The intricate patisserie is pricier (RMB45-55), but rest assured, they taste >at Find the listingsmulti-tiered for all the wedding above venues cakes. at www. just as luxurious. We say this place is filling the Farine-shaped hole in the former French thatsmags.com/shanghai >Concession 480 Jianguo rather Xi Lu, bywell. Yueyang Lu 建国西路480号，近岳阳路. Nearest metro, Zhaojiabang lu. (5466 9982)

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Jeju Izakaya Korean Soul By Betty Richardson

The Place The Food - fromFor a ancynical open food kitchen, critic, diners Jeju Izakaya are served is a creativeunicorn butrestaurant affordable – the Korean kind Despite being chef-driven, Jeju is rooted in comfort food that is condu of place that crops up once every few years. Seating just eight across cive to alcohol consumption. It is an izakaya after all, a Japanese style have its own bathroom, though an agreement has been reached with of bar that serves inexpensive food. Shochu and highballs are the focus fusion cuisine directly by the chefs. The place is so small it doesn’t of the drink menu, customizable with various spirits and mixers. Our NorthFood Korean begins ginseng with tofu, liquor pressed with ginger until it ale resembles strikes a somethinggood balance re- The Cannery restaurant next door. between herbal and sweet (RMB48). Luckily,Being it hasneither one particularlyin the form ofexpensive the Belloco nor restaurant large, for Jeju group, to work, who it and laid on a bed of robust and spicy kimchi ragu, which completely needs backing from at least a moderately generous parent company. sembling ricotta. Shaped into a ball, it’s covered in Hollandaise sauce its research kitchen, with the most successful dishes making their way The runaway dish of the night, however, is spaghetti aglio olio with also own Korean fusion concept Professor Lee. Jeju was intended as steals the show (RMB88). into the other restaurants. uni (sea urchin, RMB 108). Seldom is uni pasta greater than the sum of its parts,Every and now our and theory again, would the tiny apply space to Jeju’sis perfumed version with were the the mesmer ultra - izinglygarlicky gorgeous and peppery smell spaghetti of freshly not cooked by itself rice, so familiar delicious. to anyone who’s

stuck their head over a rice cooker. The rice is cooked with precisely the same measured amount of water each time to preserve its texture. Sushi-sized portions of it are laden with Korean pulled pork, torched and dabbed with wasabi in another excellent dish (RMB98). Dried pollock fish and grilled pork neck with a volcanically hot chili anchovy sauce fill us to bursting point, but we still can’t resist ordering one of the daily specials: spicy crab ‘ramen’ (RMB98). Using instant noodles, which are venerated in Korean cooking culture, Jeju’s ramen is more like budaejigae – a type of stew 2.5/3 traditionally made in army barracks – and filled with crab, clams, shrimps and leeks. Fragrant and spicy, it was worth every bite. The Vibe Overseen by the charming multi-lingual manager and former scientist

Chan, who collaborates with the head chef to design Jeju’s dishes, this tiny gem of a restaurant has both personality and substance.2/2 Unless you can’t stand seafood or spicy food, we suspect you will like it too. Our advice is to go now, before it gets too popular. Total Verdict: 4.5/5 Price: Who’s going: Koreans and locals Good for: RMB300-400 dates, Korean per foodperson

1095 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu 愚园路1095号，近江苏路. Nearest metro: Jiangsu Lu, 2 mins. Open Tues-Sat, 6pm-late. (Booking by WeChat only, add jejuizakaya to make a reservation)

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Barbarian Meat, Potatoes, and a Flair for Cocktails By Betty Richardson

The Place The Food whole process is too new-fangled, tankards of A tavern-like entity on an otherwise 21st cen- Barbarian’s menu is aptly matched to the flavored old fashioned, and if you decide 1.5/3 the it could moonlight as a movie set for Lord of this, steamed that, or any cooking methods beer and wine are there to placate you. Thetury Rings stretch of Jing’an, Barbarian looks like décor. They don’t mess around with sous-vide The Vibe churns out a menu of ultra simple dishes: A creative cocktail tavern might sound like an . Rustic wooden tables populate the grilledother than chicken using leg, an sausage oven and platters, a grill. Saidshrimps grill low-ceilinged first floor, from which chunky with garlic, and Mediterranean vegetables, about Barbarian’s simplicity and affordabil- Youiron mightchain bebenches envisioning hang. Upthe one horrors floor of and a oxymoron, but there’s definitely something Renaissance-themeda leafy, wooden-clad roofeatery, terrace but Barbarian awaits. Don’t get us wrong; we’re not accusing when that lovely roof terrace is out of action, has a strange sort of charm to it, like you’ve priced from RMB55-88. ity that works. During the winter months stumbled into Bilbo Baggins’ homely local But when the weather warms up and eve- Barbarian of under-reaching. It’s a breath of ryoneBarbarian is overcome serves its with local the neighborhood urge to imbibe well. priced,fresh air easy to see food a restaurantthat they know shun thesuperfluous kitchen outside, we won’t be surprised if it becomes a pub. flower petal garnishes in favor of honestly 2/2 dislike are the enormous slabs of wood that theycan consistently come served execute. on, which The clog only up thing the tableto destination worth more of a journey. to the point that it resembles a lumberjack Total Verdict: 3.5/5 Price: RMB60-200 per person But Barbarian isn’t completely primal; Who’s going: locals and expats they’reyard. focusing all their ability on cocktails Good for: casual dates with a high-stakes strategy that has the po- 1019 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu 武定路1019号, 近胶 to speak of; instead you must convey your 州路. Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 12 mins. Open desiredtential for libation disaster. in termsThere’s of nospirit cocktail base menuand daily, 11am-late. (186 1609 0626)

information to a mixologist who will produce flavor directly to the waitress who relays this

you It’sa one-of–a-kind a ballsy strategy drink and for a alittle flat priceconfus of- RMB60. materialize are rather good, utilizing fresh in- gredientsing at first, that but achieve nevertheless a pleasant the drinks equilibrium that

cocktails are a little shakier, namely an oddly between deliciousness and fortitude. Classic

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was a curious choice that didn’t make a lot of asked how we liked the food, made small talk and advised on what to order; nothing was Beach House - sense. Surf’s Up for Lost Heaven’s fromPaella obvious risotto difference (RMB298) in cooking – can a methods, dish re too muchBeach trouble. House isn’t We wishreinventing he could the be wheel at theally resultbe both? has No, neither is the the short good answer. bits of Apart paella withevery the restaurant food or drink, we visit. but it’s pretty and Newest Baby 1.5/3 likeable, with great vibes, service and a fabu- By Betty Richardson or risotto. 2/2 The Vibe lous terrace. Life here isn’t quite a beach, but The Place it certainly isn’t a bitch, either. For the record, the majority of servers in Total Verdict: 3.5/5 Large-format concepts are a tried and tested ChinaIt’s funny are whatneither a difference handsomely service compensated makes. Price: nor tipped for their efforts, hence why we Who’s going: mixed crowd of locals and acquired fame, loyal regulars and the oc- expats RMB250-350 per person casionaltemplate copycat for the Lostwith Heaven their eponymous group. They’ve Beach House has a Dongbei-born manager Good for: groups, casual dining, cocktails, Yunnanese restaurants, Lost Bakery and whodon’t went expect above high-level and beyond, niceties. enhancing However, the seafood experience in a way that is exceptionally rare - 2/F, 758 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨鹿路758号, 近富民路. Coconut Paradise. ounge, an enormous place that looks like Nearest metro: Jing’an Temple, 10 mins. Open daily, Beach House is the group’s first gastrol andfor China. replaced When them, he sawfree twoof charge, of our with party the 3-10.30pm. (6266 9818) Ralph Lauren eloped and made a new life hadn’t finished their drinks, he enquired why what might happen if Martha Stuart and hope they’d enjoy the new ones more. He feelstogether like inMartha a Tommy might Bahama jump out store. from WASPY behind ain banana a way that leaf isplant unusual and askin Shanghai, if we could it almosttake our shoes off lest we soil the rug. The Food Aside from being extremely chic, The Beach House serves a concise seafood-led menu and of passion; much of it seems like bored box- ticking,cocktails. perhaps The menu created doesn’t by a feel jaded like consultant a work chef who doesn’t want to overtax the junior

- kitchen. Nevertheless, some of it is nicely ex ecuted. Highlights included salmon cooked in RieslingThe beef(RMB168), short rib so wastender also that very it goodonly just inched past the threshold of sashimi. default medium-rare and with a pleasantly charredvalue (RMB380 crust on for the 600g). outside It’s and cooked streaked to a - with fatty marbling within. The accompany ing deep-fried cauliflower, served whole,

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Weekend Brunch at Kitchen Studios A Homey Affair at Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai

The Place

aroundShanghai town residents are constantly take their upping weekend their gamebrunch by very coming seriously. up with Restaurants new concepts and andhotels menus to keep diners returning for more, the a brand new dining concept on the second latest example of which is Kitchen Studios, - ingfloor rooms of Andaz and Xintiandi,function space Shanghai. has been convertedWhat used into anto beintimate an entire restaurant level of meetwith an open kitchen as its centerpiece. During 3pm,their newlychefs are launched preparing Weekend seafood, Brunch assembling on sushi,Saturdays making and hand-pullSundays from noodles 11.30am and cooking to Atlantic sea scallops, Alaska snow crab, and includes a steamed hairy crab while they are up a delicious storm of hot dishes at their as- some of the fattiest, juiciest oysters from

- still in season. signed stations. Fanny Bay. Right next to them is a spread The Vibe The Food of Japanese delicacies with handmade su theshi rollsfreshest and catchsupreme of the fatty day Danish by the Salmon,chef be- offerings, and a particularly strong showing creating a home-away-from-home environ- Nagasaki Tuna and snapper prepared using Encompassing a range of Asian and Western Drawing influence from the hotel’s ethos of hind the counter. outin Chinese as one thatdishes, will the capture Weekend the palatesBrunch of at ment for its guests, the Weekend Brunch at Some of the strongest dishes of the Andaz’s brand new Kitchen Studios stands Kitchen Studios focuses on delivering a range pleasersWeekend like Brunch Cantonese at Kitchen dim Studiossum, roast come meats breakfastof Chinese and and brunch Western items home-style like bacon, comfort andfrom Peking the Chinese duck are cooking a must, stations. but the Crowd- favorite both local and expat diners. Available for sausage,food dishes. eggs Besides and hash all brown,the classic and Western a range among our group of diners were the seasonal person:RMB388++ special per offerperson buy (including one get one coffee, free tea, of roast meats such as roasted Australian beforelocal beer 31 December,and soft drinks) 2017 or(including RMB588++ free- per Tenderloin with mushroom cream sauce, goldenShanghainese crab roe delicacy created drunken a rich umami hairy bombcrabs. olive oil and tomato juice, and braised lamb The flavors of the yellow wine and the fatty, flow Perrier Jouet champagne and Berringer shankbaked withAmerican green cod peas, fish be with sure extra to hit virgin the Fans of the famous local crustacean will be 2/F,wines). Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, 88 Songshan Lu, by chilled seafood station for Danish mussels, excitedthat had to us know going that back your for brunchseconds package and thirds. Taicang Lu 嵩山路88号上海安达仕酒店2楼, 近太仓路 (2310 1750, andazshanghai.com)

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Straight No Chaser

Bottles XO are in high spirits this month; not only did they announce a windfall of they’ve also expanded their repertoire to investment to the tune of USD3.4 million, include high end spirits as well as wine. We’re eyeing up the Plantation Rum, decent value at RMB165 a bottle. SEL Bistro, but will be inviting yet another Camel Group Found 158 has said adieu to Little Creatures will be moving in, and whileconcept there into won’t the fold. be on-site Aussie brewing,beer label the concept will be food-driven, offering craft Barraco Thebeer owners pairings of to Flask match. have had a phenom- Shanty Town Chic they ushered in a second location of the for- By Betty Richardson mer,enally in busy addition few months.to its rather No sooner awesome have bao snack bar concept, Tiger Bites, have they also unveiled a wine bar and bistro called he changing of the seasons comes all too quickly in T - AnKrū untimely (below). demise comes next: Tour, a gree summer, a beautifully temperate bar concept in United Valley that paired but briefShanghai. fall transitions After a blazingto the bitter 40-de- the last we’ll see of its talented Torontonian has opened just as the weather is start- mixologist,snacks with Mack creative Ross, cocktails. he’s been This snapped won’t be ingness to of turn, winter. because It’s a thispity isthat exactly Barraco the kind of bar we could have used this

Malaysianup by Bund restaurant, gastrolounge Awana The, Nest.has changed This tiny Brazilian-run spot, named tactics and rebranded as a bar called aftersummer. the shanty town structures that Roadhouse Sports Saloon characterize the outskirts of cities with cheeseburgers, ribs and. Bizarrely, a smattering the a semi-al fresco front patio complete Southeast Asian menu is still in place, along withlike Rio mini de palms, Janeiro beach and Sao chairs, Paolo, pebbles, has and whimsical swings for barstools Seeof Tex-Mex listings for classics. the above venues on www. that later proved near-lethal for one of thatsmags.com/shanghai

our companions. In the end, Barraco’s caipirinhas prevail, along everNaturally, there was Brazil’s a cocktail national to put drink, you on the caipirinha (RMB60), is on the menu. If from lime, sweet without mouthfuls of with rounds of generously priced Don Julio Blanco granulatedvacation mode, sugar, this and is withit. Barraco’s a potent is kick tart concept(RMB50), is areally tequila great that’s fun, nearly especially good for enough small to to of rum that asserts its presence after the be sipped on its own. There’s no denying this is - More ambitious and equally tropi- medium-sized groups out for a good time. We’ll second round. definitely be back to this little gem again, regard Price:less of the season. seescal drinks the whole are available glass set too. alight One and almost Who’s going: mainly expats entirely tequila-based number (RMB60) Good for: RMB100-250 tropical vibes, per personal fresco drinking by a Colombian-French mixologist who transferred, still-flaming, between cups 557 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 复兴中路557号,近思南 to watch, but the fresh pineapple cock- 路. Nearest metro: Xintiandi, 5 mins. Open Tue-Sun, 6pm- barely looks old enough to drink. It’s fun midnight (156 0191 3150)

tail (unnamed) he produces afterwards is better.

60 | december 2017 | www.thatsmags.com new bars | eat & drink Bartender’s Guide to Hangovers, Part 1 With Party Season Descending, Listen to the Experts By Logan R. Brouse “His head was pounding and his vision skewed in some way, he was vaguely amazed at being alive, and not sure that it was worth it. ”

― Cormac McCarthy hrough years of tireless research, I’ve developed serious cures Ttaking an aspirin before bed (which, for the record, does not for serious hangovers. I’m not talking about pansy cures like work.) These are cures for when you’re so blacked out you completely offorget the illegalhow you variety got into that bed would the befirst taboo place, for or us how to mention, those White but Castlewe’ll leavesliders you ended our veryup in best your with living bar-tested room. Sure, and there mother-approved are more cures, rem some- edies. 1. Responsible Drinking Ha ha, ha, ha ha, ha, ha, ha, ha…

- gramsIf you were from responsible,your teenage you years probably - this really wouldn’t doesn’t be drinking. apply to theAs youtypical That’scan tell, Shanghai I don’t take this one seriously. Just like those abstinence pro 30out minutes was a great on the idea elliptical – until Imachine got to the watching gym and more the hangover Always Sunny started, knocking and I was stupid enough to answer the door. However, after reader. Though for legal reasons and to soothe our questionable morals we felt the need to at least mention it. I felt great. The blood flow must have purged my booze toxins into 2. Magical Chinese Soup: Xingjiu Tang (醒酒汤) sweat. This soup which translates to ‘sober up soup,’ and is a proper kick in 5. Hair of the Dog, i.e. Fernet, Bloody Mary’s the hangover balls, it’s a potent mix of ginger, ground black pepper, - ing you with a warm embrace of love and fragrant spices, much like a Sometimes you just have to jump on the grenade and start drinking - garlic and chives. Marvel as it heals your ravaged stomach lining, fill again. Use up that sick leave, swallow down your headache and go for it. Start with a shot of Fernet and then another, follow it up with any hug from your ayi that lasts a little longer than it should. thing that will get you back to being blotto. In retrospect, it might not 3. Sherpa’s (or other food delivery services) be the best cure, but it is certainly the most fun. Do you remember in Kill Bill Volume 1 morning,Ultimately, unshaven, you’ve got smelling wear your like hangover a witch’s withsock, pride.bleary-eyed It’s a matter and of , when Uma Thurman finally - personal style that you can walk around the office on a Wednesday - makes her way into the Pussy Wagon and wills herself through sheer esty you’ve probably paid good money to get in as bad shape as you determination to wiggle her big toe? Sometimes, when I’m that hun grumpy and hold your head high because you’ve earned it. In all hon appearsgover, it’s I knowall I can I need do to to open push up myself my Sherpa’s out of bed, App, to order the door Indian and food to my tableand fall so backI can intoshame the eat twirling and watch blackness. It’s Always When Sunny the deliveryman in Philadelphia finally I’llwere end the this night with before a quote – so from let ‘emDean see Martin: your war “I pity face. people who don’t until I can summon the will to live again. drink, when they wake up it’s the best they’ll feel all day.” Cheers. 4. Exercise Logan R. Brouse, proprietor and mixologist of Logan’s The Wolf of Wall Street’s Punch, has run bars and clubs in Shanghai for over six would head into the steam room every morning after a long night of years. In between hangovers, he puts pen to paper to Jordan Belfort had something going when he record his pontifications on the drink industry. partying. I never really believed this one until I actually went to the gym while hungover. One time, I woke up drunk and thought working www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 61 The Intriguing Series A Fun Way to Learn about Chinese Characters and Culture

Intriguing Chinese Culture This illustrated series introduces traditional Chinese ideas and beliefs that are relevant in a modern context. The series includes four books covering a wide range of topics, such as animals, legendary creatures, festivals, colors and numbers. Each story comes with a number of illustrations and photos to bring Chinese culture alive, while related phrases and idioms are also provided for you to expand your vo- cabulary beyond its literal meaning. In addition to having English transla- Intriguing Chinese Characters tions for each, the book also provides In the development of Chinese language, culture has often interesting contrast between Western played an important part. Knowing the cultural context would and Chinese beliefs from a multilateral make learning Chinese language easier and more fun. Intriguing perspective. Chinese Characters presents some common Chinese characters and their cultural context through cartoons and photos. Delving into the origins of each word, from how they changed from their pictogram forms to their current state, as well as different ways and combinations to use these characters. The series includes four books with Chinese character subjects arranged in English alphabetic order.

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62 | december 2017 | www.thatsmags.com n October 28-29, The Urban Family community came together for some ‘spirited’ fun at the highly anticipated an- Onual Kid’s Halloween party at Shanghai Archwalk. From witches and wizards to superheroes and cartoon characters, children dressed up for the event allowing many to join the costume parade and competition. There were a number of crafts and a bounty of games, such as pumpkin hockey and 3D painting, to keep the children and families entertained. With plenty of treats, and not so many tricks, the kids happily carried their full candy bags around Archwalk, trick-or-treating at various venues, and collecting stamps in their Halloween passports to exchange for gifts. Kids were scrambling to get Disney packages from Excel Moving, coupons and tickets from Archwalk, stationery supplies and the ultimate prize - a gift set from Sephora.

www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 63 EVENTS

New Year’s Eve Elevator NYE Explosion La Boum

Arkham New Year’s Eve

Sure to be one of the major party options for ringing in 2018, Arkham Elevator sends off 2017 with a sterling line-up of China-based house and techno tal- throws a New Year’s Eve bonanza with ent, including VOID’s Shanghai Ultra, who will be doing a live hardware set, techno Mr & Mrs Bund brings back their annu- a countdown to midnight. The full sorceress MIIIA of Co:Motion and Beatween’s Knopha, who deals in catchy organic al La Boum New Year’s Party for a glit- musical roster is still TBA, but Brooklyn- grooves. tering mirror ball end to the year. The based Chinese-American rap sensation > Dec 31, 10pm, RMB50 before 11pm, then RMB80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by dress code is ‘disco chic’ and DJ Keint Bohan Phoenix has been announced as Donghu Lu 新乐路4楼, 近东湖路 (185 1651 6795) & DJ John Avolio will keep you dancing a headliner. well into 2018. Cover price includes a > Dec 31, 10pm. Arkham, B/1, 168 Julu glass of champagne. Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路168号，近 > Dec 31, 11pm, RMB100 presale, 瑞金二路 (6211 6317) RMB200 door. Mr & Mrs Bund, 6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong James Bond New Year’s Eve Lu 中山东一路外滩18号6楼, 近南京东路 (6323 9898) Unico El Dorado New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at Lobby Lounge

UNICO Shanghai throws a New Year’s The Langham’s Lobby Lounge throws Eve party with the out-of-the-box a NYE countdown party complete with theme of El Dorado, recalling the a live performance of iconic festive legend of the golden city hidden some- hits from resident singer Akia. Cover where in the Amazon jungle. Expect price includes three-tier Tiffin savo- a mix of Latin house music and Afro ries, a chocolate buffet and a special beats with a focus on Nu Cumbia and Sir Elly’s and MVP Events host this supersonic special agent themed party, so you Champagne menu, and there will be a Andean music from DJ S.Kiv along with can ring in the New Year with all things James Bond. Relive the glamour of one of countdown balloon drop at midnight. a live percussionist. Hollywood’s most iconic film franchises with sumptuous themed decorations, com- > Dec 31, 10pm, RMB268. The Langham, > Dec 31, 10pm. UNICO Shanghai, Unico plimentary canapés, signature cocktails and music. Shanghai Xintiandi, 99 Madang Lu, by Shanghai, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, > Dec 31, 9pm, RMB988-1,088 presale, RMB1,288 at the door. Sir Elly’s 13/F, The Taicang Lu 马当路99号, 近太仓路 (2330 by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2 Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu 上中山东一路32号 2420) 楼，近广东路 (5308 5399) 上海半岛酒店13楼, 近南京东路 (2327 6691)

64 | december 2017 | www.thatsmags.com Homeslice Pizza Fall An Evening with Carlton Palmer Charity Fundraiser Collection do

Shisha Deal at AM Aquarium

AM Aquarium has some of the best Homeslice Pizza ups their game with shisha in town. With more than 20 a new menu of fall pizzas. Going different flavors and add-ons, you can forward, they will be revamping their DIY your own personalized hookah menu each season, including one guest pipe! Throughout the entire month of The former footballer’s illustrious career saw him playing in the Premier League for pizza by a notable Shanghai chef. Ten December, you can enjoy a buy-one- Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, as well as picking up 19 caps for England - percent of proceeds from the guest get-one-free shisha deal, which comes pitting him against the best players in the world. Expect anecdotes about big games pizza will be donated to the charity out to only RMB100 for two pipes! and big names, as well as even bigger nights out. Palmer will also take on tougher Stepping Stones. The fall menu includes Other food and drink deals are also subject matter, such as his thoughts on racism in the game. The event comes as BBQ Chicken by Chef Christopher available; drop by to find out more. Palmer releases his autobiography, It Is What It Is, a copy of which every attendee Pitts, and other pizzas with seasonal > Dec 1-31 6pm-9pm, every Sunday- will receive as part of the ticket price, as well a football meal of pie & chips with a ingredients like Sausage & Broccoli Thursday. AM Aquarium, Found 158, pint of Carlsberg. Rabe, Pumpkin with tahini yogurt and 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158 > Dec 8, 7.30pm. RMB275. Camel Sports Bar and Kitchen, 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping walnuts, and Calabrese Sausage with 号，近瑞金一路 (6333 6557) Lu 阳路1号, 近东平路 pickled chili and red onion. > Ongoing. Homeslice Pizza, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158 号，近瑞金一路 (6390 0078) Private Lives Afternoon Tea & Comedy Cyclo Christmas and New Year’s Dinner Legally Blonde The Musical

The Jasmine Lounge at the Fairmont Peace Hotel hosts a very special edition See Elle Woods conquer Harvard in a of their afternoon tea as part of a col- whole new format with this musical laboration with NYU Shanghai. Travel theater adaptation of the beloved 2001 back to 1930s Shanghai during this film. A major hit on Broadway, Legally performance of Noel Coward’s comedic Blonde The Musical features a catchy play Private Lives, which he wrote in soundtrack, dynamic dances and the only four days in 1930 while staying at same invaluable message as the movie: the hotel (then known as the Cathay you can accomplish anything if you’re true to yourself. Hotel) in room 314. Coward’s original The new second location of Vietnamese restaurant Cyclo offers up special deals for music and dances from the era will also > Dec 14-27, times vary, RMB200-1080. both Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinner. For groups of four or more, early bird Shanghai Culture Square, 36 Yongjia be performed. bookers get a free bottle of wine with their meal. The restaurant will also be holding > Dec 3 & 10, 2-4.30pm, RMB398 Lu, by Jianguo Lu 永嘉路36号, 近建国路 a lucky draw, with the winner receiving a handmade set of Christmas table mats. (www.shculturesquare.com) plus service charge. Jasmine Lounge at Book now to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine over the holidays. Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong > Dec 25 & Dec 31. Cyclo, Found 158, 158 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 巨鹿路158号，近瑞 Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路金一路 (6390 0078) 20号, 近中山东一路 (6138 6886)

www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 65 Japanese Breakfast 12” of Fun: Kornel Kovacs

Hear

Graves

Local vinyl-loving party 12” of Fun hosts Swedish-Hungarian DJ Kornel Kovacs, who deals in a versatile range of festive and danceable electronic music. He dropped his debut album, The Bells, this past August. Support provid- Japanese Breakfast is the solo project of supremely talented Korean-American musi- ed by 12 Inches of Fun’s crate-digging cian Michelle Zauner. She dropped her acclaimed second album, Soft Sounds from duo Lindberg and Tobias Patrick. Another Planet, earlier this year, and is performing in China for the first time this > Dec 9, 10pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 month. With retro synthpop elements, catchy hooks and smart, engaging lyrics, door. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by she’s set to give one of Shanghai’s shows of the year. Donghu Lu 新乐路4楼, 近东湖路 (185 Hawaiian-born Graves began his music > Dec 3, 8pm, RMB100 presale, RMB140 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an 1651 6795) career as a recording engineer, work- Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) ing with the likes of Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kid Cudi, and Justin Bieber. After breaking out on his own as a DJ Mitsu producer, his vibrant take on electronic Antonio Sanchez music and trap has earned widespread accolades. Catch his Shanghai debut at Arkham. > Dec 1, 10pm, RMB100 presale, RMB180 door. Arkham, B/1, 168 Julu Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu B/1, 巨鹿路168号，近瑞金二路 (6211 6317)

88rising Tour

UNICO Shanghai hosts this perfor- The American-based record label 88ris- mance by celebrated Japanese DJ ing, which focuses on Asian rap and Mitsu. A notable hip-hop battle DJ, hip-hop talent, has had a landmark Mitsu has toured Japan for years and year. Their first official China tour fea- recently released his debut album, tures signees Higher Brothers, the rap which features collaborations with sensation from Chengdu, Indonesian The latest Contemporale concert comes in the form of renowned percussion- American rappers Phonte & Big Pooh rapper Rich Chigga and Japanese vocalist Antonio Sanchez. The Mexican musician is best known for composing the from Little Brother, neo-soul artists ist Joji. The show is completely sold out. soundtrack to the movie Birdman, though he’s also won four Grammy Awards and Dwele and Lady Alma and more. > Dec 2, 9pm, RMB360. One Space is a longtime collaborator of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. > Dec 9, 10pm. UNICO Shanghai, Unico Warehouse, 569 Shilong Lu, by Liuzhou > Dec 5, 8pm, RMB180-480. 1380 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Baoqing Lu 复兴中路1380号, Shanghai, 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Lu 石龙路569号, 近柳州路近宝庆路 (0821 0522) by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路外滩3号2 楼，近广东路 (5308 5399)

66 | december 2017 | www.thatsmags.com A Place to Bury Strangers Low Wormwood Dirty Fingers Album Release Show

The raucous punk rockers and darlings of Shanghai’s live music scene release How Did I Get So Bad?, their first album since being signed to major Beijing label Maybe Mars. Head to Yuyintang for what’s sure to be a memorable Christmas Eve release show. Renowned NYC noise rockers A Place > Dec 24, 9pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan to Bury Strangers come to Shanghai as Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu凯旋路851号, 近延安 part of New Noise’s latest tour. Known 西路 (5237 8662) for extremely intense live shows, their songs are harsh, noisy and psychedelic while still remaining catchy and emo- tionally driven. Catch their Shanghai debut at Yuyintang. Formed in Lanzhou in 2003, Low Wormwood is one of China’s leading folk-rock > Dec 15, 9pm, RMB120 presale, bands with a handful of successful albums under their belt. They arrive in Shanghai RMB150 door. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan to close out a 2-month national tour in promotion of their latest album, One Day. Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号,近延安 > Dec 22, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB180 door. Modern Sky Lab, Modern Sky Lab, 西路 (5237 8662) 3/F, 188 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路188号3楼, 近天虹路

Fujiya & Miyagi Re-TROS

Sugarland

After dropping their first album in eight years, a bold, experimental hybrid of This acclaimed electronic music quartet techno and krautrock called Before from Brighton, UK, bring their quirky, the Applause, Re-TROS (or Rebuilding poppy songs to Shanghai for a show at the Rights of Statues) pass through Bandai Namco. Active since 2000, their Shanghai as part of their album release songs have been featured in several tour. They’ve also just returned from TV shows, like Breaking Bad and Skins, touring abroad with UK 80s new wave The latest EDM festival to land in Shanghai is Sugarland, a collaboration from the and they released their seventh studio legends Depeche Mode. Highly recom- people behind Ultra, Amsterdam Music Festival and Tomorrowland. The first wave album earlier this year. mended. of announced headliners include KSHMR, Dutch up-and-comer Mike Williams, and > Dec 29, 8pm, RMB120 presale, > Dec 16, 8.30pm, RMB180presale, Greek-Swedish DJ Steve Angello, a former member of Swedish House Mafia. RMB180 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai RMB240 door. Modern Sky Lab, 3/F, 188 > Dec 23, 1pm, RMB780-1,280. National Exhibition and Convention Center, 333 Base 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning Lu 宜 Ruihong Lu, by Tianhong Lu 瑞虹路188 Songze Avenue, by Laigang Lu 崧泽大道333号, 近涞港路 (www.247tickets.com/t/ 昌路179号, 近江宁路 (6266 3191) 号3楼, 近天虹路 sugarland-project)

www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 67 pick of six

Yu Youhan: The Representational and The Abstract Until Jan 15 ShanghART West Bund, Bldg 10, 2555 Longteng Da Dao, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大道2555 号10号楼, 近丰谷路 (www. shanghartgallery.com)

Cai Zhisong: Between Heaven and Man Until Jan 4 Minsheng Art Museum Bldg F, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 淮海西路570号 F座, 近凯旋路 (6282 8729) Pick of six exhibitions Decoherence art Until Feb 5 ShanghART Gallery, Bldg 16, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号16号楼, 近昌化路 (www.shanghartgallery.com)

Swoon Dec 9-Jan 11 Magda Danysz Gallery, 256 Beijing Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu 北京东路256号, 近江西中路 (magdagallery.com)

Vessel Until Jan 7 Arario Gallery, 1/F, 2879 Longteng Avenue, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大道2879号 1层, 近风骨路 (www.arariogallery.com) Analia Saban: Canvas on Paint Until Feb 11 Qiao Space, 2555-5 Longteng Avenue, by Fenggu Lu 龙腾大道2555-5号, 近风骨路 (qiaocollection.com) hotel news Hotel newS

Jin Jiang International opened Golden Tulip in the heart of Greenland World Center Hotels announced the openings of its Hongqiao. largest properties – Primus Hotel, Primus Residence and The QUBE Hotel – in Hongqiao.

New changes at the 28th floor Executive Lounge-Grand Kempinski Guests celebrated the Morriss Residence Centennial Anniversary with Hotel Shanghai the team at Intercontinental Shanghai Ruijin on November 3.

A brand new mid-market hotel - Annshe (Hotel & Resort) held a Campanile Shanghai Natural History Museum Hotel celebrated its grand press conference at National Exhibition and Convention Center opening on September 22. As the second Campanile hotel in China (Shanghai), with the theme of technology integration and space following Campanile Shanghai Bund Hotel, it provides guests with a true sharing. art of living “à la française” experience.

Guests flocked to the RuiKu Restaurant and Champagne Lounge on the 21st floor of the ultra-luxe hotel, Wanda Reign on the Bund last month. Adorned in Jade with panoramic views of Shanghai’s Spooktacular party was held at Cloud 9 in Grand Hyatt Shanghai skyline, the stylish hotel hosted an evening of elegance, mystery and from October 28-31. The event was filled with stylish Halloween irresistible allure, inspired by the theme of ‘Fifty Shades of Jade’. cocktails and exotic performances.

www.thatsmags.com | december 2017 | 69 70 where aChinese DJappearedonthelist. rooftop terraceof ThreeOnTheBund.Itwasthefirst timeinhistory DJL PressConferenceof2017DJ Mag Top100DJswasheldonthe 200th anniversarycelebrationpartyattheShanghaiXintiandishop. Hailing fromMilan,thelegendaryItaliandessertbrandCOVAhostedits CITY SCENES | december 2017|www.thatsmags.com month. and majorecommerce platformsinChinesemainland startingfromthis Famous shoebrandEMUAustralia isenteringmajorshoppingmalls Lady M. including LeeCourt,Jiangsu-Zhejiangconfluence,Morton’s, Dadongand Shanghai ifcMallintroducedanumberofaward-winningrestaurants Fashion Week. in XintiandiduringShanghai travel-inspired fashionshow Designer XuMingmeihelda city scenes

The press conference and award ceremony of “Discovering China’s Highly The much-anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi was unveiled on November 11 Sought-after Wines Online” was held at M on the Bund, where China’s top with a spectacular series of celebrations. online wine sellers and importers provided over 30 best-selling wines.

Traditional French restaurant Le Saleya celebrated its 14th anniversary Swire Properties is partnering with the Victoria and Albert Museum to on Oct 29. bring the critically-acclaimed exhibition, ‘Shoes: Pleasure and Pain’ to Asia for the first time.

Xifenglou, an old-school Hong Kong restaurant provides authentic dim Consulate General of the Republic of Chile in Shanghai and Palta Hass sum and Cantonese hot pot to diners. Avocado Committee of Chile hosted a ‘Happy Tasting of Avocado From Chile’ event on November 16.

The Pear Bureau Northwest of the United States of America is expecting Aurora Museum celebrated its 4th anniversary by launching an a fruitful year for the export of its pears to China. exhibition about jade design.

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YUE 1525 Enjoy authentic Hong Kong- style Shanghainese restaurants Chinese Cantonese cuisine at YUE 1525 for either business American lunch, family gatherings or special occasions. Club Jin Mao With superlative views overlooking hot-pot YUE 1525 is headed by the veteran Cantonese the Shanghai skyline, Club Jin Mao is one of the Chef Wong from Hong Kong. Dim sum, clay pot AE KITCHEN NOT JUST BRUNCH. One of the most prestigious Shanghainese restaurants in the Qimin Organic Hotpot Marketplace Qimin, the dishes, double-boiled soups and chef’s signature most popular brunch places in town! 1) 491 city, offering exquisite and authentic Shanghai- restaurant originated from Taiwan and created recipes are among the favourites. Lunch daily, Yuyuan Lu, by Zhenning Lu (6241 3233) 2) 457 nese cuisine. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30- by the same people who brought us “GREEN & 11.30am-2.30pm. Afternoon tea, 2.30-4.30pm Jumen Lu, by Runan Jie (3159 5833) 1) 愚园路 10.30pm. 86/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin Mao SAFE.” The bustling marketplace environment on weekends only. Dinner daily, 5-10pm. Level 3, Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu 491 号 , 近镇宁路 2) 局门路 457 号 , 近汝南街 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6225 8665) 定西路 is filled with organic groceries, fresh seafood,a (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com 上 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 3 楼 , 近愚园路。 variety of vegetables, assorted meats, open 海金茂君悦大酒店 86 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , 近 kitchen food stands and diners surrounded by Yu Yuan Chinese Restaurant A fine dining 银城中路 lively marketplace food stands, creating a real room designed in modern Art Deco style. Their food bazaar atmosphere. Every item on the menu The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant featur- experienced chefs bring their rich experience and is carefully selected from the original source, ing radically fused cooking styles. Lovely space. passion for cooking into authentic Cantonese and making sure all ingredients are completely natural Expect classic Chinese dishes served in individual Taiwan cuisines. Hotel Pravo, 3/F Yu Yuan Chinese or organic. Without exception, all dishes are portions rather than family style. Cathay Building, Restaurant, 299 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞 from “Farm to Table” using the most natural Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle 路 299 号宝御酒店 3 楼 , 近昆山路 ingredients for the boiler in order to extract Lu (6445 1717) 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南 the primary flavors nature has to offer. 1) 7/F, 路 59 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路 Takashimaya Department Store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6295 2117) 2) (NEW) 4/F, The Crystal Garden Bathed in natural light, the Reel Department Store, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Chinese restaurant Crystal Garden offers the very best of authentic Chinese cuisine including Changde Lu (6258 8777) Daily 10.30am-11pm 1) provincial cuisines plus high-quality seafood. The 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋百货 7 楼 , 近玛瑙路 2) 南京西 restaurant's garden-style setting and professional, 路 1601 号芮欧百货 4 楼 , 近常德路 friendly team makes The Crystal Garden a popular venue for intimate wedding banquets and private functions. 5/F, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai, Element Fresh Delivery to the rescue! Cantonese 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6103 Bored of Breakfast? Lost for Lunch? Dinner 5048) Lunch: 11am – 2.30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am – dilemmas? Give the English-speaking delivery 2.30pm (Saturday & Sunday, Yum Cha); Dinner: hotline a buzz and order from a wide variety of 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily). 河南中路 88 号上海威斯汀 wholesome gourmet salads, fresh fruit juices, 大饭店 5 楼，近广东路 amazing appetizers, scrumptious lunch or dinner entrees, and American style breakfasts. Instant Grape Restaurant Originated from 1987, Grape confirmation, pay by mobile pay or credit card, or Shanghai is a well-known Shanghainese restaurant even cash-on delivery. Scan the QR code & select popular in the expat community. Chinese ‘Order Now’, or visit www.ElementFresh.com & VUE Dining This restaurant is designed to create traditional cuisine is offered here, featuring Peking select ‘Delivery’. Element Fresh has 16 restaurants marvelous dining experience in privacy with Duck, Mandarin Fish with Pine Nuts and Kung Pao across Shanghai! one of the city’s best skyline views. Featuring Chicken, Deep Fried Ribs with Garlic and dishes authentic handmade dim sum and Cantonese served on a sizzling hot cast iron skillet. Jia, 55 cuisine, it is an ideal venue for family celebrations Xinle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 0486) 新乐路 and friends’ gatherings. 31/F, West Tower, Hyatt 55 号甲 , 近襄阳北路 on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Gui Hua Lou offers the very best of authentic Lu (63931234-6330) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am- Shanghainese, Huaiyang, and Sichuanese cuisines. 2.30pm; Sat&Sun: 11.30am-3.30pm; Dinner: Chef Gao creates a special blend of both worlds, Daily 5.30pm-10.30pm www.hyattonthebund. traditional dishes with modern interpretations all com 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 31 层 , in the ambiance of distinctive Chinese décor. 1F, Ming Court With chefsí adept in culinary 近武昌路 River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, creativity, Ming Court presents exquisite by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) Lunch 11.30am- Cantonese cuisine with a twist, offering authentic 3pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Sat & Sun, Dinner 5.30- flavors and refined wine pairings to create a Huaiyang Restaurant 10pm daily 富城路 33 号浦东香格里拉大酒店浦江楼 1 wonderful culinary experience. On top of dim 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 sum and dessert menus, the restaurant also RIVER DRUNK specializes in grand Huaiyang offer a la carte and set menus as well as some cuisine and fresh seafood, offering traditional seasonal specialities. The wide selection of dishes southeastern delicacies in a charming and refined yunnan also include some award-winning Ming Court environment. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm. signatures. Level B1, 333 Shenhong Lu, Cordis, 5/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Gathering Clouds Specializing in distinctive Shanghai, Hongqiao, by Suhong Lu (5263 9618) Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 Yunnan food, Gathering Clouds inherits Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am – 2.30pm, Sat-Sun POP This all-day dining American brasserie at 538 号 , 近龙潭路 the most charming Yunnanese cuisine and 11am – 3pm; Dinner: Mon-Sun 5.30-10pm 申虹 Three on the Bund pays tribute to the 1970s culture in a modern vibe. Carefully selecting 路 333 号 B1 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路 American pop culture with vintage decor featuring natural ingredients from original source, the place chandeliers along with wood, leather and stone Sichuan introduces the most authentic Yunnan flavor as elements that create a warm atmosphere. The new Summer Palace Combining South-Eastern Chinese cuisine with Cantonese flair, the Summer well as live sports to all. Unit 105, Building E, 381 POP Bar is influenced by the beaches of Miami with Panyu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu (6271 7162) Daily a range of light and fruity drinks, completed with Palace enhances gastronomical sensations with a poetic visual dreamscape. Open hour: Breakfast 11:30am – 2:00pm, 5:30–10:00pm 番禺路 381 号 a lively music selection. 11am-midnight. The bund, 幸福里步行街 E105, 近法华镇路 7/F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong from 7am to 10am; Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm(Mon – Fri)\10am to 2.30pm(Sat & Lu (6321 0909, [email protected], www. Lost Heaven 1) 17 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Sichuan Sun);Dinner from 5.30pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 threeonthebund.com) 中山东一路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东 Nan Lu (6330 0967) 2) 38 Gaoyou Lu, by Fuxing 8889 3/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 路 Xi Lu (6433 5126) Daily 11.30am-2pm, 5.30- 1218 Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉 10.30pm 1) 延安东路 17 号 , 近四川南路 2) 高邮路大酒店三楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 . 38 号 , 近复兴西路 Suntime Century Relax in our lavish private Asia The Middle 8 This buddha-themed restaurant rooms and allow our food to delight your senses offers the beauty of Yunnan cuisines with sincere Glasshouse lets each diner enjoy “Asian cuisine with wonderful tastes, textures and aroma. and love in a quiet vibe. With a large statue with a western twist” by its innovative cooking Offering authentic cuisine from the Canton, of buddha and traditional interior, this Beijing method accompanied by memorable ingredient Hunan and Shanghai regions, guests can embark transplant is where you could taste out the pure and condiments. 11am-midnight (Sun-Thu) 11am- on an exploration of Chinese culinary excellence. flavor of Yunnan without leaving Shanghai. 2am (Fri-Sat). 1/F, No 7, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm. 2/ Unit406, South Block, HK Plaza, 283 Huaihai Huangpi Nan Lu 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一 F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6029 6350, 6029 层 , 近黄陂南路 by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 6352) 淮海中路 283 号香港广场南座 406 室 , 近黄陂 2 楼，近百步街 (3867 9199) Sichuan Citizen The people who brought you 南路 Bakery YUE Chinese Restaurant is presenting an Citizen Cafe and Bar have gone native with this exciting blend of local & traditional Cantonese Sichuan eatery. Here you’ll find all the classics dishes served in a modern atmosphere boasting SHERMAN ORIGINAL HOMEMADE. Now offers amply spiced and served in bamboo-clad dining Cafes nine private dining rooms. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai fresh bread everyday. E04, 1F, 150 Hubing Lu, by room. 30 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (5404 South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) CHA Lounge CHA Lounge is the place for a well- Jinan Lu HUBINGDAO (6333 2833) 湖滨路 150 号 1235) Daily 11am-10.30pm 东湖路 30 号 , 近淮海 Lunch 11.30am - 2pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm 浦北 deserved afternoon break. An extensive selection 湖滨道购物广场 1 楼 E04, 近济南路中路路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路 of traditional Chinese and Western tea and

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OPEN DOOR delicacies, delicious beverages and international Breakfast: 6.30-10.30 am daily; Lunch: 11.30 wines, as well as pastries, homemade chocolates am-2 pm (Mon-Fri), 11.30 am - 2.30 pm (Sat & and macaroons are offered daily. Guests can also Sun); Dinner: 6-9.30 pm daily; A La Carte: 6.30- treat themselves to an exquisite afternoon tea 10.30 pm. Ground Floor, 333 Shenhong Lu, by buffet at RMB108 per person which is offered Suhong Lu 申虹路 333 号 G 层，近苏虹路 daily. Open daily, 8am-8pm. Afternoon tea buffet, 2.30-5.30pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Five Live: Serving daily breakfast and dinner Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888-8155) 定西路 1555 号巴黎 buffets, a la carte menu and extravagant Sunday 春天新世界酒店 1 楼 , 近愚园路 Brunches, Five Live All Day Dining welcomes guests and gastronomes into a compelling cooking Citizen Café & Bar is a sophisticated coffee theater. An array of local Shanghainese, regional house, a craft cocktail bar, and a restaurant Chinese and international cuisines are prepared serving New American cuisine. Opened in 2005, at five interactive cooking stations, including it went through a complete renovation in 2014, fresh seafood on ice, a grill and carving station, and became more inviting than before. The ever specialty noodles and dumplings, soup and popular Basil Drop remains the same. And the Taiwanese hotpot, a Mediterranean kitchen and a terrace is lovely on a nice day. 222 JinXian Lu, dessert counter. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI by Shanxi Nan Lu (6258 1620) Daily 11-12.30am NECC, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu www.citizenshanghai.com 进贤路 222 号 , 近陕西 (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate 3) 南路 (6700 1888-6028) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路） Coffee Tree With a light and airy European look, the cozy spot offers an array of fresh NONG CAFÉ Located on the second floor, NONG and homemade items including salads, Café offers a lively culinary experience with its sandwiches, quiche, pasta, and cakes using the open-kitchen stations in a light and airy, interac- finest ingredients. Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang tive, market-style setting. Diners can watch chefs Lu, by Tai’an Lu (6466 0361) Mon-Sun 9am- use impressive culinary techniques to prepare 10pm www.coffeetreecafe.com.cn 武康路 376 号 , their favourite à la minute dishes in the open- 近泰安路 kitchen. Breakfast, Monday to Friday, 6-10.30am; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 6-11am; DELI Enjoy French desserts, pastries, cakes, or Lunch, 12-2pm. Dinner, 5.30-9.30pm. 2/F, 1555 hand crafted chocolates from the Deli counter Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan Lu (6240 8888) 定西路 1555 located in Lobby Lounge. Your choice, eat in or 号巴黎春天新世界酒店 2 楼 , 近愚园路 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 Shanghai-style Dim Sum Afternoon Tea - 9pm 浦北路 1 号，上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 1 楼，近柳州路 Unleash Your Inner Taitai at Hyatt on the Bund BY Isabel Chan

It’s always nice having a deep conversation with your friends over a warm cup of tea, especially when you’re at the Hyatt on the Bund. This five-star hotel is now offering a Shanghai Afternoon Oasis, allowing guests to enjoy their tea Shanghai style while lounging in the gorgeous European-style Tea Room.

Socialize with friends while sipping exclusive Chinese tea blends and relax to Yi Café The Ultimate Sunday Brunch features delicacies from more than 12 countries, 17 the soothing background music. This new Shanghai inspired tea set consists of food & beverage stations, more than 200 a traditional Chinese tea menu and a welcoming tea ceremony. food elements around the world and over 500 ingredients with highlights of foie gras, lobsters, prawns, oysters, baby scallops, clams, mussels No matter who you are, make like a Shanghai taitai with Tea Room’s selection hotel buffets and a lot more. RMB588++ with free flow of of traditional handmade savory and sweet dim sum, including pork floss puffs, Veuve Cliquot champagne, cocktails, wines Café Liang The CAFÉ LIANG restaurant treats seaweed puffs, hawthorn cakes, custard buns, and baked blueberry egg tarts. and juices. 2/F, Grand Tower Pudong Shangri- diners with multiple dining options and cuisines. La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 Chilled desserts like mango with birds nest, mochi, and red bean coconut pud- Diners can indulge in Asian and Western cuisines 6888). Every Thursday for dinner. Lunch 11.30am ding accompany. with a taste of Southeast Asian influence coupled -2.30pm Mon to Fri, Brunch 12 - 3pm Sat & Sun, with Mainland Chinese classics. Open Hour: Dinner 5.30 - 10pm daily 富城路 33 号浦东香格里 Breakfast from 6am to10.30am; Lunch from 拉大酒店紫金楼 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 Guests can enjoy this afternoon tea for only RMB228 per set (plus 15 percent 11.30am to 2.30pm (Mon - Fri)/ from 11.30am service charge and tax ) for two people from 2pm-6pm daily. And like always to 3pm (Sat & Sun); Dinner from 5.30pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 1/F, Jing An Deli Shops in the Tea Room, home-made French pastries, macaroons and chocolate are Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Zhong, readily available from the counter. by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店一楼，延安中路 Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, 1218 号，近铜仁路 . this organic store provides daily delivered vegetables and a variety of local and imported > The Tea Room, Lobby Level, West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Café Reign The all-day restaurant, Café Reign organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive Wuchang Lu 黄浦路199号, 近武昌路. (6393 1234 ext. 6317) features a spacious and comprehensive open oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic kitchen, offering an authentic Shanghai breakfast pasta, muesli and more. 30% off on all breads buffet, business lunch and a semi-buffet dining after 7pm everyday in Dongping branch. 1) 6 experience. Daily 6am-10.30pm. 1/F, Wanda Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/ Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 1) 龙潭路东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 Kempi Deli Freshly baked homely bites including freshly baked bread, muffins, cakes, chocolates, pastries, ice-creams, sandwiches, cold cuts and cheese will make a visit to Kempi Deli something to look forward to any day. You won’t know where to start! 50% off on all breads after 18:00 daily. (3867 8888) Hours: 7.30am-7pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 Fine Dining

8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana An extension of the three Michelin Star venue (by the same name) in Hong Kong, a fantastic fine dining fare that C MARKET provides an indulgent and will leave you both comforted and breathless. lively culinary experience, allowing to guests to 6-7/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu Enjoying indoor or terrace dining in an elegant (6087 2890) 圆明园路 169 号 6-7 楼 , 近北京东路 and gorgeously sun-lit buffet restaurant with show kitchen counters that have a little bit of Cathay Room & 9 Level Terrace With intimate everything to satisfy any palate. Ranging from seating and expansive views of the Bund, the bold new cuisines to traditional favourites, Cathay Room and Terrace offers a sociable dining sweet treats to spicy dishes, the possibilities at C experience with elegantly presented European Market are endless. (5263 9628, cdshh.cmarket@ contemporary style cuisine. Let your senses be cordishotels.com, WeChat: CordisHongqiao, tantalized by the delicate flavors prepared by http://www.cordishotels.com/sc/shanghai- our culinary team, revealing a European ‘haute hongqiao/restaurants-and-bars/c-market/) cuisine’ approach to fine dining; complete with organic items and ecologically responsible

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producers. Featuring an extensive wine list and SAVOR All Day Dining Restaurant offers Sake. Reasonable-priced business lunch sets beverage selection, the Cathay Room and Terrace Western and Eastern cuisine showcasing an open Indian also available. 2/F, InterContinental Shanghai is an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of interactive kitchen with buffet and a la carte Puxi, 500 Hengfeng Lu, by Tianmu Xi Lu (5253 Shanghai… 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing options. 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, Bhoomi stores One stop destination where a 9999-6326, www.intercontinental.com) Mon-Fri Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road (6138 by Liuzhou Lu (2426 8888) Daily 6am - 12pm 浦 wide range of Indian & Pakistani food products 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 上海浦西洲际酒店 2 6881) Daily 12:00-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平北路 1 号 , 上海中星铂尔曼大酒店 2 楼 , 近柳州路 are served. 266 Yaohong Lu, by Hongsong Dong 楼 , 恒丰路 500 号 , 近天目西路饭店 9 楼，近中山东一路 Lu, Minhang district, (2428 3400) Mon-Sat 9.30am-9.30pm, Sunday 2-7pm 闵行区姚虹路 266 HE Japanese Restaurant Tokyo-native head Dragon Phoenix Restored to its former glory, 号 , 近红松东路 chef introduces authentic Japanese cuisine the Dragon Phoenix evokes memories from French using only jet-fresh imported ingredients in a distant time. Quintessential Cantonese and sophisticated cooking methods and time- Shanghainese cuisine takes center stage with global cuisine honored craftsmanship. Daily 5.30-10.30pm. refined yet daringly classical presentations of the RMB1088/1538/1888. 5/F, Wanda Reign on the finest live seafood, barbeque roasted meats and Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan seasonal produce. Our resident Chinese Master Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 Chef’s signature dishes showcase some of China’s Miyabi Japanese Restaurant & Sky Bar Nested most sought-after authentic dishes including on the 37th floor boasting a stunning night view hand crafted dim sum, seafood delicacies and of the Bund and Lujiazui area, Miyabi Japanese noodle dishes. 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 restaurant sees open teppanyaki stations and Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road exquisite Japanese cuisines in a friendly and (6138 6880) Daily 11:30-22:00 南京东路 20 号，上 relaxed atmosphere. A guest DJ plays live lounge 海和平饭店 8 楼，近中山东一路 music every night from Tuesday to Saturday, Jade on 36 Restaurant This stunning restaurant making Miyabi a perfect choice to enjoy the makes modern European cuisine with an Asian night over a cocktail or a Japanese whisky. 37/ twist. Excellent wine list, beautiful views and a F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel, 59 Siping sumptuous weekend brunch. Spanish Michelin Lu,by Hailun Lu (2601 0088, sheraton.com/ Starred Chef six-course wine dinner at RMB998 shanghaihongkou) 5.30-10.30pm 四平路 59 号虹 on 16 Jun and from RMB448 for three courses 口喜来登酒店 37 楼 , 近海伦路 on 15, 17-18 Jun. All the prices are subject Jean Georges Michelin-stared restaurant Jean- Gintei Teppanyaki Sushi Restaurant Gintei has to 10% service charge and 6% value added Georges is chef Jean-Georges' first signature been serving traditional and authentic Japanese tax. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 restaurant outside of New York, which brings dishes with seasonal ingredients prepared in Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (2828 6888) his famed French fine dining to all gourmets in unique, simple, and attentive ways since 2002. Lunch 11.30am - 1.30pm (Monday to Saturday), Shanghai. With the completion of renovation The Chop Chop Club | UNÏCO Shanghai. Come and enjoy the finest sashimi, sushi and Dinner 5pm - 10pm (Monday to Sunday), Sunday in March 2016, Jean-Georges Shanghai now The Chop Chop Club is the new causal restaurant teppanyaki in town and we hope to serve you the Brunch: RMB788+15% service charge per opens for guests to discover the new bar, lounge, by world renowned chef Paul Pairet for UNÏCO best. 75 Nanhui Lu,by Beijing Xi Lu (6218 1932) person, 11.30am - 2.30pm. (fbreservation.slpu@ dining room, private room and open kitchen. Shanghai. Product driven, boldly essentialist Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm;5.30pm-10pm 南汇路 75 shangri-la.com, www.shangri-la.com/shanghai/ Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm, Sat- and borderline primitive, it is a casual take by 号 , 近北京西路 pudongshangrila) 富城路 33 号 , 近陆家嘴环路 Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm. The bund>4/ Pairet on global and honest home cooking. Every F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu Nadaman At Nadaman Japanese Restaurant, M on the Bund This Bund pioneer serves up day from 6pm until 7.30pm, The Happy Early (6321-7733, [email protected]. www. contemporary design meets exceptional cuisine. impeccable service and a menu peppered with Bird promotion gets you 50 percent off on an threeonthebund.com) 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东 The traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine is Continental, Aussie and Moroccan inspiration. extensive selection of drinks. Dinner: Everyday Nadaman's signature set menu. It reflects the Try the pavlova for dessert. 7/F, No.5 Zhongshan 路 6-11pm. Three on the Bund, 2F, 17 Guangdong best of seasonal produce and fresh ingredients, Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6350 9988) Mon- Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (5308 5399) PHÉNIX eatery & bar Rooted in the philosophy artistically presented, both in food and in the Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: [email protected], www.unicoshanghai. of “Life is about the ingredients”, a visit to choice of unique décor. The efficient simplicity 11.30am-3pm; 6.15-10.30pm reservations@m- com 广东路 17 号外滩 3 号 2 楼，近中山东一路 PHÉNIX is a charming invitation to reconnect with is complemented by professional and courteous onthebund.com www.m-onthebund.com 中山东 the essentials through an intuitive French cuisine service while the atmosphere is redolent with 一路外滩 5 号 7 楼 , 近广东路 inspired by the richness of seasonal natural the cultivation of over 180 years of Japanese MARC restaurant Located on the rooftop, under ingredients. PHÉNIX also features an intimate yet Italian hospitality. Master Chef Takayuki Oshima, the helm of the legendary Michelin-starred French vibrant lounge space, allowing guests to enjoy Nadaman Group Executive Chef, presents chef Marc Meneau, MARC restaurant serves classic minimalist cocktails and an impressive wine Acqua offers an inspired menu that captures exclusive kaiseiki menu at RMB880 per person guests with customized afternoon tea and an selection with 250 labels. Level 2, 1 Changde Lu, the spirit of Italian dining. The open kitchen and from July 3-9. The price is subject to 10 per cent exquisite Michelin-starred fine-dining experience. by Yan’an Xi Lu Daily 6.30am – 11pm, phenix@ oven are a focal point of the restaurant’s dining service charge and 6% value-added tax. (2828 Daily 12-10.30pm, 21/F, Wanda Reign on the thepuli.com, phenix.thepuli.com (2216 6988) 上 experience. Guests will also enjoy the large indoor 6888) Lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30- Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan 海璞麗酒店二楼，常德路 1 号，近延安西路 aquarium and stunning views over the Huangpu 10pm ([email protected], Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 River. With daily lunch and dinner service, Acqua www.shangri-la.com/shanghai/pudongshangrila) is always a good choice to enjoy a delicious meal. 2/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Mare Western Restaurant It’s the only place (3867 9192) Lunch: 11.30am -2.30pm; Dinner: Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 富城路 33 号， where you can taste Marseille Seafood Hotpot! 6-10.30pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 近陆家嘴环路 The tomahawk steak is the best in Shanghai. Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号 Hotel Pravo, 2/F Mare Western Restaurant 299 上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 Wusong Lu, by Kunshan Lu 吴淞路 299 号宝御酒店 The House Of Flame With Sashimi,Teppanyyaki 2 楼 , 近昆山路 GAIA2 is known of its authentic Italian food. and The chafing dish of seafood.We are With adorable mosaic desks, red and black chairs committed to finding the world’s top food Oceans Dining in a romantic and contemporary and unique glasses, GAIA 2 is truly an art space ingredients,and we are trying to present our setting, an extensive array of selected premium Room 605 &613 on 6/F & Room 703 on 7/F, 999 customers with an exclusive feast. Lunch: products from the sea. A distinct and innovative Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am- Daily 11:30am-14:30pm; Afternoon tea: Daily gourmet experience to satisfy the most discerning 10pm 淮海中路 999 号环贸广场 L6-605，613， 14:00 pm -16:30 pm; Dinner: Daily 17:30 pm of tastes, Ocean fully realizes the art of cooking. L7-703, 近陕西南路 -21:30pm. Unit 3013, 3/F, 2879 Longteng Dadao. Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, 龙腾大道 2879 号百汇园商业楼 3 楼 3013 单元。 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– 9.30pm. Takumi Robatayaki & Sake In this authentic banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1 楼 , 近公平路 Japanese restaurant, you’ll see skilled Japanese robatayaki chefs grill seasonal fish, meat and ON56 This four-in-one restaurant at Grand Hyatt vegetables over open coal fire with Japanese Shanghai offers the best cuts of prime beef from sake-cuisine pairings served. Wifi available. 1) L4- the Grill, sumptuous Italian classics from Cucina, Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul 22, ifc mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong Lu top-shelf sushi from Kobachi and delectable Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach (5011 1677). Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm. sweets from Patio. Daily from 11.30am-2.30pm, with this modern French eatery. Expect 2) N3-14, Jing An Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing 5.30-10.30pm; 56/F, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, Jin straightforward food and a great wine list. 6/ Xi Lu, by Anyi Lu (6259 5177). Daily 11.30am- Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng Zhong F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm.1) 世纪大道 8 号 ifc 国金中心 4 Lu (5047 8838) www.shanghai.grand.hyatt.com Dong Lu (6323 9898) Dinner: Monday to 楼，近银城中路 2）南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心北上海金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 浦东新区世纪大道 88 号 , Sunday 5.30-10.30pm,late Night: Thus-Sat 区3楼,近安义路近银城中路 11pm-2am, brunch: Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm TSURU Japanese Restaurant TSURU features www.mmbund.com 中山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近 Pelham’s Celebrated Chef Jean-Philippe Dupas classic Japanese Kaiseki cuisine. The interior 南京东路 presents modern French cuisine with a brand decoration, inspired by the traditions and culture new menu, highlighted a mix of premium, local Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare with of Japan, contrasts reds, chocolates and pine ingredients with contemporary flair. 1/F, Waldorf one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/F Hyatt on hues as its main color. Chef Masami Honda has Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu (6393 50 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. Open Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Lunch 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩 ISOLA means “little island” in Italian, which Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner daily 6-10pm 茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , 近武昌路 expresses a rich marine culture in Mediterranean from 6pm to 10pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 2/F, Jing www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一路 2 号 sea around Italy and was inspired by original An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an 外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路 Italian food. Room 17, 4/F, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店二楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 . RuiKu Restaurant The rooftop restaurant RuiKu Lujiazui Huan Lu lunch: 11.30am-2.30pm, serves fine-casual dining with a sharing concept. German afternoon tea: 3-5pm; dinner: 6-10.30pm 世纪大道 8 号上海国金中心 L4 楼 17 号铺 , 近陆家嘴环路 Sakitori Japanese Restaurant The newly Enjoy the stunning view of the Bund’s historic renovated Japanese restaurant with four private Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food waterfront and Pudong’s futuristic skyline. Daily VA BENE is a Italian restaurant focusing on dining rooms is where guests get to indulge (and more importantly, beer) in a warm, well- 12-10.30pm. 21/F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, traditional Italian food in a bright dining themselves in authentic Japanese cuisine populated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, North 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 environment. VABENE in shanghai is a modern complemented with a variety of sake. Chef Hideki Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 Italian restaurant with new designed dining Kamata with over 22 years of culinary experience Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am www.bln.com. environment and extraordinary Italian food thath is well versed in traditional Kaiseki cuisine, Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine modern cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Binjiang Da Dao combines tradition and innovation. 1/F, No 7, Teppanyaki and Sushi. 2/F, JW Marriott Hotel European cuisine while overlooking the Huangpu (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am-1am; Fri-Sat: 11am- Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am- Shanghai Changfeng Park, 158 Daduhe Lu, by River. Expert cocktails offered at both the circular 2am 3) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da Dao, by Guozhan Lu midnight 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼一层 , 近 Guangfu Xi Lu (2215 6250) 上海新发展亚太 JW 万 bar and the expansive 14th floor terrace. 13/F (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 黄陂南路豪酒店 2 楼，大渡河路 158 号 , 近光复西路 The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi 11am-12am [email protected] 1) 太仓路 181 Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 弄新天地北里 19-20 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 Ooedo Japanese Restaurant Serving 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 2967 号 , 近滨江大道 3) 世博大道 555 号 3 楼 , 近国 authentic and high quality Japanese cuisine 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/Dining/ Japanese 展路 on an extensive menu since opened in 1995, Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山东一路 32 号 they’ve introduced consultant Mr. Yoshida-san 上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路 KOI KOI will light up your senses by sizzling Teppanyaki , fresh Sashimi, Sushi, BBQ and

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OPEN DOOR from Hyogo for traditional Japanese cooking. sophistication, cozy elegance and laid-back luxury Daily lunch:11.30am-2pm(last order 1.30pm), atmosphere. dinner:5.30pm-10pm(last order 9.30pm). 1)Room 104E,Lujiazui Investment Tower, 366 Pudian Presenting a wide range of both local and Lu, by Dongfang Lu (6841 6377) 2)L3-E03, 150 imported quality products featuring fresh seafood Hubin Lu,by Ji'nan Lu 1) 浦电路 366 号 , 近东方路 with a focus on crabs and charcoal oven cooking 2 ) 湖滨路 150 号 L3-E03, 近济南路 premium meat, Chelae serves a globally-inspired sophisticated Cuisine including Mediterranean, French, and more. 2:30-11pm daily. 2/F, No.18, Lane 217 Maoming Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 2/F, No.9, Lane 229 Maoming Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (5255 6865) 丰盛里茂名北路 217 弄 18 号 2 楼， 229 弄 9 号 2 楼 (5255 6865)

Thought For Food is the flagship restaurant inside The Living Room by Octave, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch serving tasting menus, sharing plates and quick meals that all feature responsibly and honestly sourced ingredients.Vegetables are sourced from certified organic farms and their own rooftop garden - fully traceable to ensure safety and quality to the table. The poultry, pork and seafood are carefully selected from free range sources that are certified and traceable.Daily 7am-10pm;Sunday brunch 11am-3pm. Former Sazanka Traditional Japanese Teppanyaki French Concession>357 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Taiyuan recommended by Michelin Guide "Taste of Lu (3338 4660) thoughtforfood@livingoctave. Okura" - Combination of Rigid Selection of com. www.livingoctave.com 建国西路 357 号 , 近 Seasonal Ingredients and Top Chef. Okura 太原路 Garden Hotel Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu（ 6415 1111-5211）花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 , 近长乐路 Pizza The Brew Does Brunch PizzaExpress 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Xingye Modern Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: 11.30am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm [email protected] www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) Suite 107, Shanghai Why Choose Between East and West? Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am-11pm info@pizzamarzano. Calling hungry stomachs! The BREW at the Kerry Hotel Pudong invites you to cn 3) No.1, Unit 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue their newly launched brunch. Who says you have to choose between smoked Yang Lu (6467 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; salmon scrambled eggs and Boston lobster fried rice? Not here. Singaporean Fri&Sat: 11am-11pm [email protected] 4) 507B/C, 5/F Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by bee hoon noodles, bak kut teh pork rib soup and India roti with curry sauce Huashan Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ also make an appearance. Naturally, The BREW’s award-winning craft beers, pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art Mall, all made in house, round out the experience. 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 > Saturday-Sunday, The BREW, Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu 花 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/ 木路1388号, 近芳甸路. Saturday-Sunday, 10.30am to 3pm.(6169 8888) 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 Steakhouses OPEN DOOR CHAR Dining This modern steakhouse has The Spot Bar & Restaurant Since opened in position itself as a destination for premium Sep 2006, the Spot Bar and Restaurant has been quality Australian beef and sea food products. home of many expats away from home. The Its spectacular bund views, urban interior menu introduces delicious food items as well as design, and International recognized Chef the Spot’s signature dishes at reasonable prices. Willmer Colmenares has made this location a With a warm ambiance, it’s an exciting place “must try” dining destination in the city. The where you get to meet friendly people. 255 menu presents classics with a twist; Boasting Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Lu (www.thespot.com.cn) one the largest steak selection available 铜仁路 255 号，近南京路 in Shanghai. Starting from their grass fed products from Tasmania, to their grain fed 250days tomahawk or their selection of Mediterranean Wagyu products. Including the award winning Blackmore full blood Wagyu 9+ recognized as Calypso Restaurant & Lounge The Calypso. one of the best in the market. 29-31F Hotel Located in the hotel’s piazza, the eye-catching Indigo Shanghai on the bund, 585 Zhongshan two-storey bamboo-clad glass-roof building Dong Er lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995), brings Mediterranean cuisine to the doorstep of 5:30pm until late, kitchen close at 10:30pm. guests and residents. Roof terrace also available. Bar, 17:00pm-late. www.char-thebund.com 中 This is topped off with DJ music, creating the 山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼，近东门路 epitome of a relaxed ambience. Restaurant Open Hour: 11am to 11pm; Terrace Lounge Open JW’s California Grill Located on the 40th Hour: Non-Winter Season (Mar – Nov) 2.30pm floor above Shanghai's stunning skyline, the to 1am (Mon - Thurs); 2.30pm to 1.30am (Fri & relaxed and classy setting offers refined lifestyle Sat); 12pm to 1am (Sun). Winter Season (Dec dining with seasonal, market fresh cuisine using - Feb) 2.30pm to 11pm (Mon - Thurs), 2.30pm premium products cooked to perfection. Discover to 12midnight (Fri & Sat), 12pm to 11pm(Sun). sophisticated chef-crafted cuisine in the main (86 21) 2203 8889. Jing An Kerry Center Piazza, area or enjoy exclusivity in the private room 1218 Middle Yan’an Road, Jing An Kerry Centre among friends or business partners. 40/F, JW on West Nanjing Road, Shanghai. 延安中路 1218 Marriott Hotel Shanghai Tomorrow Square, 399 号南京西路静安嘉里中心南区广场 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (5359 4969, www.jwmarriottshanghai.com) 上海明天广场 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼，南京西路 399 号，近黄陂北路 The 1515 WEST Chophouse & Bar Meat lovers will be delighted by the restaurant’s generous First & Clair Bros portioning philosophy. The house butcher presents signature prime cuts which are cut and weighed on an old-fashioned scale on the table and sent straight to the grill. Restaurant Open An Audio-Visual Feast Hour: Lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm; Dinner from 6pm to 10.30pm. (86 21) 2203 8889. 4/F, On October 10, First and Clair Bros hosted a press conference on Shanghai Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan’an Noah’s Yacht Club to officially announce their joint collaboration, and the cer- Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 . emony was attended by dozens of industry professionals. The Grill With a central grill, rotisserie and a large built-in marble displaying the freshest To celebrate the first ever collaboration of Clair Bros with a Chinese nightlife seafood, it is a contemporary and colorful venue label, executives from both brands attended the event and made speeches for guests in search of the freshest seafood and detailing the concept of the cooperation. succulent prime grade meats grilled right in front of them in the open kitchen. 56/F Jin Mao Chelae: Chelae is a modern seafood bistro where Tower, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by As a leading sound system brand in the world, Clair Bros’ products will provide elegance meets authenticity. Dongtai Lu (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am- first-class audio experience for China’s club goers. 2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 Chelae has three different dining areas all with 号金茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路 their own personality, aiming to create a casual

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Seasonal produce and ready-to-serve dishes Lu (6415 7019) Daily 1pm-2am jennysbar@ best views on the Bund. 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Spanish are also available. With same day delivery on hotmail.com www.jenny-shanghai.com 东湖路 7 Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199) Sun-Wed: orders in Shanghai, FIELDS makes it convenient 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 , 近南京西路 6pm-3am; Thu-Sat: 6pm-late www.bar-rouge- Albero Enjoy Albero’s innovative Spanish tapas and affordable for you to have healthy and safe shanghai.com 中山东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路 menu, ideal for sharing with friends in a relaxed organic, imported food items in China. 400-021- UNÏCO Shanghai. Launched in 2012 UNÏCO atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated in an 0339, www.fieldschina.com, [email protected]. M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice Award Andalusian style with sedimentary rock from the Shanghai quickly became one of Shanghai's for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh and the Huangpu River. (3867 9196) Lunch: 12pm-3pm; favorite dining and nightlife destinations. poser alike in this quasi exclusive nightclub, where Dinner: 6-10pm. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, Occupying the second floor of the heritage a chic dining room offering up superb Asian 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 Thai structure Three on the Bund, it boasts stunning inspired fusion and grilled fare are a;sp available. 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 views and stylish interiors. Welcoming guests at 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu (6391 Coconut Paradise This cozy, Modern-Thai style night with an extensive selection of cocktails and 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: COLCA COLCA is the latest restaurant of house offers casual dining with lots of attention a carefully curated music list with a latin flair. Live Mon-Sat 6-11pm; Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late celebrity chef & serial restaurateur Eduardo to southeast Asian detail with soft light,Dark teak music bands and internationally acclaimed DJs [email protected] www.m1ntglobal. Vargas. This time he cooks food of his heritage: wood and a faint hint of incense.The spicy beef play there regularly. Every day 6pm until late, 3 com 福州路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路 Peruvian. COLCA is a restaurant & bar specializing lettuce wraps sprinkled with fresh mint make a Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Three on The Bund, 2/ in seafood and grilled meats. It also features perfect starter for the shrimp Pad Thai, also have F, by Guangdong Lu (021-5308 5399; booking@ MYST Daily 9:30pm-late 1123 Yanan Zhong Lu, the first Pisco Bar in China with a wide range the best curry cuisine .1) 38 Fumin Lu, by Yan’an unico.cn.com; www.unicoshanghai.com) 中山东一 by Fumin Lu (64379999) 延安中路 1123 号 , 近富 of pisco cocktails. Tucked into a new complex Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Wukang Lu, by 路 3 号外滩 3 号 2 楼 , 近广东路民路 at Hengshan Lu, the restaurant boasts high- Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily 11.30am-2pm; 5.30- RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the ceilinged interiors and a beautiful outdoor 9.30pm [email protected] www. rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne terrace. Dinner: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am; Weekend lostheaven.com.cn/main.html1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延 Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons Brunch: 11am-4pm, close on Monday. Rm2201, 安中路 2) 武康路 378 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路 get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with 2/F, 199 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (5401 5366) world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ 衡山路 199 号 2 楼 2201, 近永嘉路 Greyhound Café focuses on innovation of a trendy dining experience and fine culinary skills. F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Having turned into a modern Thailand restaurant, Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 it provides authentic yet traditional Thai cuisine in 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 a fine-dining environment. 1) Room5, 1/F, Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 11am-10pm 2) Room 503 5/F, 999 Huaihai sports Bars Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 11am-10pm 3) 02A,1/F,22,23 Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu 11am-11pm (Sun-Thu) 11am-2am (Fri-Sat) 1) 南京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心南区 1 层 05 号 , 近常德路 2) 淮海中路 999 号环贸 iapm 商场 L5-503 室 , 近陕西南路 3) 太仓路 181 弄上海新天地北里 22,23 号 1 层 02A 单元 , 近黄陂南路

Judy’s Established in 1993, Judy's is the longest vietnamese running party venue in Shanghai! Have a few drinks, settle on the vibrant party atmosphere Pho Store Owned by an Australian Vietnamese, and enjoy the house band. Enjoy dancing the the Pho Store offers Vietnamese street-flavor night away seven days a week with your favorite Pintxos Numbers of meats and seafood are phos in a cozy and trendy environment. 118 party rocking music. Food is available all day until imported from Spain to ensure the most Xikang Lu, by Nanyang Lu daily 11am-10pm (6215 wee hours. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6289 authentic Spanish cuisine for every customer. In 5534) 西康路 118 号 , 近南阳路 3715) Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁 addition to the excellent quality of raw materials, 路 331 号，近北京西路 the process is made simple and fast in the stylish Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and minimalist restaurant. Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Pudong Kerry: 1378 Huamu Lu, Room B104, Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, CAGES: Combined with American dining, Kerry Centre, by Fangdian Lu (5858 0617) 2) 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm 2) 1465 baseball batting cages and over ten other Jingan Kerry: 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, B1, Room 10, Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6437 sports in nearly 4,000square meters' Jing'an Jing'an Kerry Centre, , by Changde Lu (6173 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2.30pm, 5.30pm -10pm; location, CAGES is the spot for you. Whether 7983) weekends: 11am -10pm 3) Kerry Centre Store, you are dining with your team or competing Kerry Centre SB1-12, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by for bar game supremacy with your friends, 1) 花木路 1378 号嘉里中心 B104, 近芳甸路 2) 南京 Changde Lu (6299 1827) Daily 11am-10pm 4) CAGES has you covered. Be sure to contact us 西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 B1 楼 10 室 , 近常德路 1-L206, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, by Tianshan Lu about our leagues, including dodgeball, 4v4 11am-10pm (5291 0907) www.phorealgroup. soccer, combat archery and more. 9am - 2am cn 5) Hongkong Plaza. S2-11 Hongkong Plaza, daily. Jingan Sports Center, 3/F, 428 Jiangning 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu (6313 Lu, by Wuding Lu (3112 2950) 江宁路428号3 8927) 11am-10pm 6) S07, 4/F, Takashimaya 楼, 近武定路 Department Store,1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Manao Lu (6278 3277) 10am-21.30pm 1) 富民路 166 号 , 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 3) 南京西 Hotel Bars 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 BRU: Open from afternoon until late, BRU POP Bar influenced by the playfulness, art deco 中路 283 号，香港广场南座 2-11 室 , 近黄陂南路 6) is a gastro pub serving casual comfort food, highlights and tropical vibe of cosmopolitan 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋商场 4 楼 07 室近玛瑙路 including rotisserie prime meats, fresh Miami, is a fun and elegant rooftop lounge to seafood and tapas plates accompanied by a enjoy afternoons and nights in good company wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. and funky music. Opening Sunday to Friday from As the name suggests, beer is the highlight 2:00pm till late; Saturday from 1:00pm till late. 7/ with bottled craft beers from around the nightlife F, 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu world and eight premium beers on tap. (6321 0909) www.threeonthebund.com 中山东一 Communal benches and kegs to share are Bars 路 3 号 7 楼 , 近广东路 ideal for groups of colleagues and friends. Each evening, a live band enhances the stylish Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by ambiance with contemporary and classic Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm-12am; tunes. INTERCONTINENTAL SHANGHAI NECC, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am [email protected] 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路 (National Exhibition Convention Center, Gate Tapas & Lounge The food at Azul is created 3) (6700 1888-6031) 国家会展中心洲际酒店 , 诸 by Eduardo Vargas, mixed with Spanish and 光路 1700 号国家会展中心 3 号门，近盈港东路 Mediterranean cuisine. During the last 14 years, the cuisine has been diversified with CHAR bar Classy cocktails and sophisticated flavors, herbs, and great quality of ingredients, setting, best known for its exquisite 270-degree making Azul until today one of the best Latin- views over The Bund and Pudong skyline. 30/ Mediterranean restaurants in Shanghai. 8/F, F, Hotel Indigo Shanghai on the Bund, 585 Ferguson Lane, 378 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (3302 (5405 2252) 武康路 378 号武康庭 8 楼 , 近泰安路 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 Speciality Food Shops Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent Green & Safe With an organic farm in Kunshan, views of the entire city, where guests can this organic store provides daily delivered enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, vegetables and a variety of local and imported champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floor-to- organic goods, such as organic extra virgin olive Senator Saloon Senator Saloon has the largest ceiling glassed double-height section also oil, white and red balsamic vinegar, organic selection of Bourbon and Rye in Shanghai. holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F Grand pasta, muesli and more. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Cocktails are carefully crafted. The atmosphere is Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/ intimate with velvet flock wallpapers and artisan Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm-1am; F: 6.30pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, tin ceilings. Popular bar snacks include Mac and Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大厦 87 楼 , by Hongbaoshi Lu 10am–9.30pm 3) 4/F, 1601 Cheese, Pork Belly Sliders, and Chicken Pot Pie. 近东泰路 98 Wuyuan Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5423 Nanjing Xi Lu (6258 8777) 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山 HU Bar & Lounge is Shanghai’s newest 1330) 五原路 98 号，近乌鲁木齐中路路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 3) 南京西路 nightlife destination and showcases the Best 1601号4楼B区 of Shanghai’s Past and Present. HU looks back FIELDS China A premier online grocery store at the past while embracing the progress Jenny’s Blue Bar Second home to hordes of Clubs and fast-paced evolution Shanghai is known based in Shanghai who provides healthy and blokes who regularly stop by for a drink or a safe options for all your grocery needs, including for all while giving its guests towering, home-made snack. 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(3867 8888) Hours: 4pm-1am. 2/F, Grand Kempinski Hotel, 1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Baibu Jie 陆家嘴环路 1288 号上海凯宾斯基大酒店 2 楼，近百步街 RuiKu Champagne Lounge Located on the rooftop with a big terrace, RuiKu Champagne Lounge boasts a stunning view where patrons get to sip enticing cocktails while swinging with world-famous DJs Daily 10.30pm-Midnight. 21/ F, Wanda Reign on the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二 Connection 12 Adjacent to the hotel’s 路 538 号 , 近龙潭路 swimming pool, the stunning rooftop bar opens up to the evening sky and offers The Jazz Bar The only address in China for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. legendary jazz, the Jazz Bar features the Guests can soak up the relaxed setting while oldest jazz band that has been playing in the choosing from a selection of wines, cocktails Fairmont Peace Hotel since 1980. With its and light snacks. Tue- Sat: 5pm-1am Level 12, relaxed atmosphere and extensive drink menu, 333 Shenhong Lu, by Suhong Lu (5263 9999) it is the perfect place to unwind with Victor 申虹路 333 号 12 层，虹桥康得思酒店，近苏虹路 Sassoon’s classic cocktails and experience authentic live music. Lobby, Fairmont Peace Jade on 36 Bar The ideal venue for sunset Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan cocktails and late night drinks, take in the Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) The Old Jazz Band spectacular views of the iconic Bund and Daily 18:00-21:45, 21:45-00:30 with the best the dazzling Shanghai skyline while sipping female vocalist 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店大 martinis and fine wines paired with a selection 堂，近中山东一路 of gourmet bites. Live DJs and musicians will put you in the mood for indulgence. Martinis The 1515 WEST Bar The Bar provides Siya Cuisine take centre stage in the new cocktail menu Champagnes, vermouths, sherries, white wines set to launch in March at Jade on 36. Expect a and a cellar featuring a selection of New World selection of over 25 curated martinis ranging wines and Reds ensure that Wine Sommelier, from light and refreshing to coffee-infused Jasper Sun always has the best recommendations The Perfect Marriage Between Chinese and recipes and sweet treats, reimagined with at hand. Open Hour: 5pm to 1 am (Sun-Thurs)\ unexpected flavours, alongside a selection 5pm to 1.30am (Fri & Sat). (86 21) 2203 8889. of classic cocktails and indulgent nibbles. 4/F, Jing An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Western Cuisines Happy Hour: Buy-one-get-one-free signature Yan’an Zhong, by Tongren Lu. 静安香格里拉大酒店 cocktails from 5-7pm daily; Free-flow 四楼，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 . Located on the third floor of Hotel Indigo Shanghai, Siya Cuisine is a high-end champagne: Enjoy unlimited champagne every YOU BAR An ideal whisky and cigar bar, evening from 8-10.30pm at RMB 488++ per Cantonese restaurant with an iconic view of the Pudong skyline. Designed YOU Bar is designed in a sleek and stylish person. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri- by Japanese firm Super Potato, the interiors is inspired by the rich history of vibe completed with a fireplace. With a cozy La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路 33 down-tempo ambiance and an extensive Shanghai, with shikumen-style grey bricks lining its corridors. A pristine open 号浦东香格里拉大酒店紫金楼，近陆家嘴西路（6882 selection of whisky-based cocktails, single 3636） kitchen offers guests a glimpse of the beautiful creations by the restaurant’s malts and cigars, this is a great place for culinary team. Jasmine Lounge The Jasmine Lounge has smart-casual gatherings. Daily happy hours always been ‘the place’ to socialize while from 6-8pm. 1/F, 1555 Dingxi Lu, by Yuyuan experiencing the finest tea experience and Lu (6320 8888) 定西路 1555 号巴黎春天新世界酒 While there are many Cantonese restaurants in Shanghai, Siya Cuisine’s take elegant evening cocktails. A specialty of the 店 1 楼 , 近愚园路 on the traditional flavors of Guangdong is given an elevated treatment with Jasmine Lounge is the traditional English style afternoon tea, complete with an extensive modern presentation on each plate, reminiscent of techniques used in French selection of teas from different origins, cuisine. From starters, mains to desserts, a team of experienced chefs led by compositions and styles. Saturday Tea Dance award-winning Cantonese executive chef Lai Ronghui, offers beautiful, deli- experience harks you back to Shanghai’s mind & body glamorous golden age. Lobby, Fairmont Peace cious dishes prepared with the most luxurious ingredients. Hotel, 20 Nanjing Road East by Zhong Shan Hairdressers Dong Yi Road (6138 6886) Afternoon Tea From private banquets to gatherings with family and friends, Siya Cuisine is Daily 14:00-18:00 南京东路 20 号，上海和平饭店 Mirage.M Hairdressing & Makeover 大堂，近中山东一路 A well-trained team from London and the top choice for all occasions. Singapore specialize in European and Asian JW Lounge Bar Popular with high-flyers, this haircut & colour, an expert on blonde hair lofty lounge boasts panoramic city views and that uses exclusively professional Wella & > 3/F, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu 中山东二路585号3楼, 近东门路 offers an extensive champagne list, either by Organics products. Unit 101, block 11, Cool (6335 7838) the glass or the by bottle. Live music six days Docks, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Xin matou a week. 40/F, JW Marriott, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu, jie ( 6152 6762) www.miragemhairmakeup. by Huangpi Bei Lu (5359 4969-6864) Daily com 中山南路 505 弄老码头 11 号楼 101 室 , 近新 5pm-2am www.jwmarriottshanghai.com 南京码头街西路 399 号 JW 万豪酒店 40 楼 , 近黄陂北路 Toni and Guy Celebrating 51 years of Lobby Lounge With large floor-to-ceiling fashion,hair and heritage, Toni and Guy is windows and a crystal chandelier, the Lobby an international brand offering the best and Lounge offers a distinct atmosphere that is creative hairstyle to suit each client. 1) East perfect for a rendezvous with a wide selection Tower 209, ShanghaiCentre, 1376 Nanjing of top and rare whiskeys and fine wines. Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu 2) 1380 Dingxiang Lu, Daily 8am-midnight, 1/F, Wanda Reign on by Yingchun Lu (5843 3830) 3) Unit F1A-06, the Bund, 538 Zhong Shan Dong Er Lu, by B2, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Longtan Lu (5368 8882) 中山东二路 538 号 , 近 Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 2298) 4) 4/F, River 龙潭路 Wing, Pudong shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Mingshang Lu (2828 6691) 1) 南京西路 1376 号 Long Bar Offering a good selection of 上海商城东峰 209 室 , 近西康路 2) 丁香路 1380 号 , cocktails, deluxe oysters and premium cigars, 近迎春路 3) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场地下二层 legendary Long Bar remains to be a part of F1A-06 室 , 近陆家嘴环路 4) 富城路 33 号浦东香 the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund 格里拉 4 楼 , 近名商路 after architectural restoration. Lobby, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) Mon-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 2pm- 1am 中山东一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店大堂 , 近广 Beauty 东路 Helen Nail Spa A long-time favorite among locals and expats alike, Helen Nail Spa is much Main Bar Ye Lai Xiang Located in a historic more than a nail spa; they have a variety of French club, the bar brings back the golden pampering treatments and excellent waxing age in an Art Deco style. Fancy a taste of services. 1) 120 Nanchang Lu, by Yandang Lu Whiskey and Brandy of your own? Pick from (5383 8957) Daily 10am-10pm 2) No 6, Lane the full list and wait for an exclusive glass of 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5403 7802) 3) 70 cocktail to be served. Okura Garden Hotel Shimen yi Lu, by Dagu Lu (6333 7535). 1) 南昌 Shanghai, 58 Mao Ming Nan Lu, by Changle 路 120 号 , 近雁荡路 2) 巨鹿路 819 弄 6 号 , 近富民 Lu（ 6415 1111-5217）花园饭店 , 茂名南路 58 号 , 路 3) 石门一路 70 号，近大沽路近长乐路

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Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces 11.23~12.21 12.22~1.20 1.21~2.19 2.20~3.20

If you travel over Christmas, your Something unexpected will happen It’s ball season and you’ve spent over You forgot to renew your passport Chinese boss will send you multiple to you on New Year’s Eve (if your RMB3,000 on tickets for you and and will be stuck in Shanghai over 60-second voice messages on WeChat birthday falls on the same week, the your friends. Only one problem – you’ll the holidays. Go to Xintiandi instead, that may or may not contain the chances of misfortune increases). Do come down with a horrible flu the day but beware of the restaurant with the words ‘laowai’ and ‘fired.’ Book tickets not accept any taxi fapiao. of, and will need to find a replacement. longest line and only drink gin-based anyway. Accept all invitations to 400-member cocktails with your tapas. group chats in anticipation of this day.

Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer 3.21~4.20 4.21~5.21 5.22~6.21 6.22~7.22

You will get caught in the rain On Christmas Eve, your air purifier One of the old dudes that hangs If you don’t stop showing up late to while chasing down your Meituan will break, and you’ll have to Skype out in your neighborhood will offer work, your coworkers will transpire to Waimai order. You will never find the your family back home while wearing you a pet cricket. Accept this gift, get you fired. The solution? Buy a real deliveryman. One week later, a box of an air mask. This will be depressing and feed your cricket well. One day bike. ‘I couldn’t find any Mobikes’ is shrimp dumplings and fried rice will as sh*t. Sorry. he will grow into Shanghai’s best no longer an acceptable excuse for appear on your doorstep. Accept it. fighting cricket and be valued in the tardiness. thousands (of RMB).

Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio 7.23~8.23 8.24~9.23 9.24~10.23 10.24~11.22

Be careful not to shout too many Nobody will turn up to your ‘Virgo Your current love interest is thinking You ‘forget’ to buy presents for your rounds at your Christmas office party Mary’ party – it’s not you, it’s your cold about moving to an apartment in significant other for the third year – everyone knows you’re generous, AF lanehouse. Which, by the way, is Pudong. Do not let them do this – in a row and make things worse by but all that holiday shopping (for about to be demolished, so you better going long-distance this early in the telling them to go jump off a bridge yourself) at iapm has left you too start looking for an apartment now. relationship is a terrible idea, and we into the Huangpu. Ice-cold, Scorpio, poor to function. both know you never leave the former ice-cold. French Concession.

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