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EDITOR’s note

December THAT'S ONLINE Win! Win! Win! thatsonline.cn So goes another year in Shanghai. asked some of our favorite food- Once again, it was a blur of res- ies - and drinkies, it isn’t the same taurant openings, bar closings, without mulled wine - to share big musical acts and art shows, their favorite seasonal recipes fashion fads, literary festivals and, (p70). Enough for you? Of course as always, bizarre news stories not! We’ve got just about every- from around the nation. We thing you need to celebrate lil’ old thought we’d have a quick recap baby Jesus’ birthday - and have of China goings-on in 2013, so a happy Hanukah - in our Urban Hourly updates on news, you can sound like a clever clogs Eyes pullout. current affairs and general at those Christmas parties (p24). weirdness from around It is not just about celebrating that Shanghai and China. Yes, the yuletide is upon us once birth in the barn though. We’ve A pair of tickets to Mei Lanfang again, that magical time of year also landed big interviews with FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA when all your money disap- seamstress supreme Vera Wang anniversary show p60, a pair pears. Avoid a nightmare before (P48) and dotty artist Kusama Christmas and make the seasonal Yayoi (P58), as well as taken a look of tickets to the Meiwenti shopping an in-and-out job with back on the life of revolutionary our ultimate gift guide p42. We’ve Peking Opera star Mei Lanfang Film Awards p62, tickets to also got some festive fashion tips ahead of a concert celebrating for you on p40 to get you into the 120 years since his birth (P60). the Top Floor Circus Shanghai spirit. And that would be the spirit of giving, so also check out our There is plenty more beside, con- Calling Christmas show p63, facebook.com/thatsonline charity wrap on p84. sider all of it an early gift to you, dear reader. Merry Festivus and a a pair of tickets to see Ajinai When it comes to getting to- Happy New Year. gether, there is nothing more p63, a pair of tickets to see warming than the embrace of Ned Kelly friends or family (or ‘Shanghai Editor in Chief SRT’s Thumbelina p66, a pair family’) in your own home, so we of tickets to see the SantaLand SPORT AWARDS voting Diaries p67 and a pair of tickets to see Questlove (above) at twitter.com/thatsonline Online voting has begun in The Camel and That’s Shanghai 4th Annual Sports Personality of the Year Unico p83 a Christmas hamper Awards, so make your vote count in the bid to see who tops the podium for Team of the Year, Coach of the Year and Sports from Shanghai Marriott Hotel Personality of the Year at awards.thatsmags.com/vote/sport. You can also still register a candidate by emailing their photo and a 50 word descrip- Pudong East p120… and in our tion to [email protected], before the final push in our next print issue and the big night itself on Thursday the January 16th. Urban Eyes pullout… a voucher

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A festive high five to three events that got their dinner sets for two at Ginger giving in early, and a heads up about one going on through December. The Pretty in Pink by the Park, a pair of tickets to Gala raised money for the China Breast Cancer Foundation at the Langham Xintiandi, while Chi Fan for Charity saw an incredible 57 the Peninsula NYE Party, four tables generously donated by restaurants across town, raising more than RMB400,000 for Heart to Heart Shanghai, the Renewal Center and Home brunch vouchers for Villandry Sweet Home. They are a truly scrumptious lot! Over on Yongkang Lu, collective effort Pijiu for the Philippines raised more than RMB27,000 for valued at RMB688 each and those stricken by super Typhoon Haiyan, while Kommune Cafe are holding an F&B night from 5-10pm every Wednesday throughout the month, two RMB300 vouchers for gplus.to/thatsonline with all revenue to be donated to the Philippine Red Cross. To get involved email [email protected], and keep an eye on online.thatsmags. Unico. com for more details.

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· Cohort groups provide //20 Neighborhood Watch //23 scooter smart mutual support In the first of our new feature Never get left stranded again, we explore up-and-coming with a new app that lets you · Professors ﬂy to instruct boardwalk Xuhui Riverside Open know where the nearest onsite and offer support Space. charge box is. from abroad · Classes meet for one weekend every other //38 LIFE & STYLE month (6 times annually) at Zhejiang University’s beautiful campus in Hangzhou, China //42 GIFTS GALORE //52 CULINARY CAPITAL As the countdown to Christmas From hole-in-the-wall joints to begins, we’ve wrapped up the best fine dining restaurants, we bite 183-6819-7250 stocking fillers to make your festive into Hong Kong’s mind-boggling [email protected] shopping a total breeze. variety of food and cuisines.

//56 ARTS

//64 IMMIGRANT SONG //58 POLKA DOT QUEEN The producers of Riverdance fol- Japanese avant-garde artist Kasuma Yayoi low their worldwide dance sen- out-famed Andy Warhol in 1960s New York, sation with a new show celebrat- offered up her body to the president to end ing cultures coming together. a war and inspired generations of artists.

//68 EAT & DRINK

//74 NEW EATS //83 DANCE, DANCE We explore the wild flavors of The weather outside is fright- Yunnan, savor the perfect hong ful, but there’s a whole load shao rou and eat a big, fat, of top-caliber DJs arriving this honkin’ steak. month to heat up the town.

12 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com SWEET THINGS SNAP HAPPY?!

//26 SAY CHEESY //48 VERA WANG //60 OPERA STAR //70 GET BAKing Economic reform afforded The grande dame of bridal The 120th birthday celebra- Food and drink enthusiasts all kinds of new opportuni- fashion on inspiration, tions of Mei Lanfang, who from around the city give us ties in the 1980s, including ice-skating and why her revolutionized female roles easy, approachable recipes ridiculously awkward chil- business is no longer just in Peking Opera and left a to make us hosts with the dren’s photography. dressed in white. legacy that lives on. most this holiday season..

// QUOTE OF THE ISSUE // 88 EVENTS “Ded Moroz sounds like a heavy metal band. Or perhaps a stun grenade. Or a used condom. But the Internet said it meant ‘Grandfather Frost.’” TIGER FATHER TRIES TO MAKE SENSE OF OTHER CHRISTMAS CULTURES, P86

// Bubbling away New Bars p82 // Festive chic Fashion p40

// Big erections // New reads Architecture On the shelves // Good to give p25 p57 Charity p84

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 13 WHAT’S ON IN December

Dec 18 Wed Questlove Unico p83

Dec 6 Fri Dec 6 Fri Cat Power Steve Aoki QSW Cultural Center p89 MYST p83

Dec 7 Sat Heart to Heart Dec 24-25 & 31 Tue-Tue Shanghai Battle of Dec 24 Tue Holiday Guide the Bands Top Floor Circus Around town The Mixing Room and Muse p91 MAO Livehouse p63 Urban Eyes pullout

14 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com ◆◆ Dec 6 Fri ◆◆ Dec 11 Wed Ajinai Laura Fygi Yuyintang Shanghai Oriental Art Centre See p63 See p92

◆◆ Dec 6 Dec 6-7 Fri-Sat ◆◆ Dec 12-15 Thu-Sun Heartbeat of Home The SantaLand Diaries Shanghai Grand Stage Sasha’s See p64 See p67

◆◆ Dec 6-8 Fri-Sun ◆◆ Dec 15-31 Sun-Tue Christkindlmarkt KUsAma Yayoi Paulauner Brauhaus (Fenyang Lu) MoCa Shanghai See p90 See p58

◆◆ Dec 6-15 Fri-Sun ◆◆ Dec 21 Sat Thumbelina Jiashan Christmas Market Ke Center Jiashan Market See p66 See p93

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 15 CITY TALES OF THE CITY BY LAUREN HOGAN

SECURITY Always watching

Lights! Camera! Camera! Camera! Camera! A whopping 55 cameras were placed on a small four-lane section of Youyi Lu (above), with an additional 20 more just across the way in WINNING! an effort to monitor… slowly moving cars? After enough It’s a Shanghai life media attention was directed to this overly-observant stretch of blacktop, the culprit – Shanghai Damn it feels good to be an expat. A Shanghai expat, that is. In a survey taken by HSBC, China ranked Baokang Electronics Company ‘yi hao’ out of 37 countries as the best place to be for foreigners living abroad. A map created by the – removed all of them. Turns Washington Post’s Max Fisher also showed the Mainland as the best place for “quality of life and em- out permission had never been ployment opportunities” for expatriates and yet another survey, conducted partially by China Daily, granted to install the excessive awarded Shanghai as the best of the best. As if we didn’t already know. cameras, which were being used to conduct tests for traffic moni- toring. POOP CONDOM Sh*t hits the... Balls of steel FAMILY

Seems the skies near the What’s up? What is – literally – up?! Still the loneliest Pudong airport are a bit, shall Seems Pudong isn’t the only place we say, murkier than usual. with unhygienic waste falling from its number? Nearby residents have been skies, as over in neighboring Zhejiang complaining that airplane Province a used condom flung from septic tanks have been leaking a high-rise landed on the windshield and, well, fertilizing the area. of a Chevrolet Sedan… and cracked it. A man surnamed Zhou whose Police came to the driver’s assistance, whereupon they discovered neighborhood – and him – was the culprit ‘safety bag.’ But without an expensive DNA test, there hit with showers, said what he wasn’t really much they could do. Not only did the poor fella receive originally thought to be rain had some startling in-your-face action, he also had to cough up RMB1,000 very strong ordure. STV reports for repairs. also showed yellow droplets on parked cars. Talk about a load of PYTHONS The One Child Policy is relaxing crap we’d prefer not to hear. its rule to allow for two tikes per Get these motha'f'n snakes family. The policy, which was introduced in the late 1970s to control the growing population, … off the motha’ f’n plane! On a will now only remain in place for flight arriving from Hong Kong, a small proportion of the popu- Shanghai customs officials un- lation – urban Han parents who packed out of a suitcase 121 en- are both the product of two- dangered ball pythons, which had child or more homes. For the been individually wrapped into first time in decades, China’s ap- black silk stockings and then sort- proximately 930-million-person ed into 21 plastic boxes. During labor force shrank this year, and the X-ray scan, the Chinese passenger transporting them tried to pass if a baby boom doesn’t kick off, them off as rubber toys… riggghttt. The phony tale turned into one it’s estimated it could decline as slippery slope when security asked to see inside the man’s luggage, much as 10 million a year start- whereupon he declared his little live friends to be pets. ing from 2025.

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CITY THE BUZZ Edited by Ned Kelly and Lauren hogan DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM? SNAP CITY ACCIDENTAL CHINESE HIPSTERS Robert De Niro This month’s winner is... Blazing a trail

Jeremy Sun

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has given the thumbs up to develop a property complex on Nanjing Lu near the Bund. Project 179 – named after the municipally-designated blocks of land… which is sexy – will include a boutique hotel, retail space, a cinema and a performing arts center. In these troubled times, the con- scientious need to be aware of The Academy Award-winner whose hands their money is fall- is collaborating with his son, ing into and what cause it could Raphael De Niro, a well-estab- be used to support. Things lished broker and developer in aren’t so extreme you got to New York. They’ll be to renovat- give up green fever though – ing four vacant buildings dating Gramps has a solution. Not only back to the 1920s and 30s and that, but one look at his eyes constructing a fifth to create the and you know he has some mad 850,000-square-meter hospital- horticultural skillz, yo! //For more ity center. hip hip hip visit accidentalchinesehipsters. tumblr.com “I am looking forward to helping realize the Bund as one of the premier visitor destinations RANDOM NUMBER across the globe,” said Bob. “By Send your pictures to [email protected] ensuring a design that reflects with subject 'Snap City.' Winners receive a free lomography camera. 126 Jinxian Lu, by the vibrant history of Shanghai, Maoming Nan Lu 进贤路126号, 近茂名南路 (www.lomography.cn) Project 179 can serve as a jewel in its crown: ushering in a bright future while paying homage to its rich and storied past.” QUOTE

All of which is rather exciting… now all we have to do is wait it “When the out until 2016, when the complex is set to open. environment is bad, sperm becomes ‘ugly’ 259 and even stops The high that Shanghai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) hit last swimming. month, deemed “very un- healthy” by the US Consulate, To find out whether an eco-system is who warn when it goes over 200, “people with heart or stable or not, just examine the sperm.” lung disease, older adults and children should avoid all Bad news, boys – our baby-making tadpoles are losing their will physical activity outdoors. to wriggle, according to Li Zheng, a sperm expert at Renji Hospital. Everyone else should avoid Only one-third of semen held at the city’s main sperm bank meets prolonged or heavy exertion.” World Health Organization (WHO) standards, with pollution sin- Perhaps most damning of all gled out as the “major culprit.” The news comes as Shanghai was is that we were worse than hit by a spate of toxic skies, with air quality index (AQI) readings Beijing most of the month. around 250, see right. That’s when you know things are bad…

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY One day in… December

December 22, 1968, and ing the Great Leap Forward and Chairman Mao directs the Great Chinese Famine (1958-61). People’s Daily to publish a piece Mao now used the policy to entitled “We too have two rusticate the Red Guards who hands, let us not laze about in had risen up at his beck and call, the city,” quoting Mao as saying throwing China into chaos. “The intellectual youth must go to the country, and will be edu- In 1966, under the influence of cated from living in rural pov- the Cultural Revolution, univer- erty.” It marked the start of the sity entrance examinations had ‘Up to the Mountains and Down been suspended, and Mao now to the Countryside Movement 上 realized that a way was needed 山下乡运动.' to assign the youth to working positions to quell unrest and re- As early as 1953, the People’s move the embarrassment of his Daily had published the edito- early Revolution from sight. rial “Organize school graduates to participate in agricultural production labor.” And in 1955, Mao Zedong asserted that “the countryside is a vast expanse of heaven and earth where we can flourish,” which would become the slogan for the Down to the Countryside Movement.

The late 1960s policy differed from what preceded it in its political context, however. The first Millions of teenagers, who rustication movements were became known as the sent- instituted to redistribute the down or rusticated youth, were excess urban population follow- forced out of the cities and exiled to remote areas of China. Commentators consider these people, many of whom missed out on the opportunity to attend university, China’s ‘lost generation.’

Following Mao’s death in 1976, university entrance exams were reinstated, inspiring many to attempt to return to the cities. And on October 1, 1980 the party essentially ended the movement, officially allowing them to return to their homes. It is estimated that there were as many as 20 million sent-down youth over the years.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 19 CITY around town NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH XUHUI RIVERSIDE – WEST BUND BY LAUREN HOGAN

eighborhood Watch is a new monthly N feature where we highlight a local area and discover its hidden secrets. First up: Xuhui Riverside Open Space aka Shanghai Corniche, an up-and-coming boardwalk excellent for strolls, sport and picnics.

Don't forget your camera!

The low down Originally an industrial area dotted with oil tanks for former Longhua Airport and, according to park patrol, part of Shanghai’s oldest train route, this 8.5 km stretch by the river is being redeveloped as part of a re- urbanization of the waterfront.

A mere hop across the water from the main Expo site, Xuhui is now going green with low energy public transport systems and low energy and low carbon buildings planned. Developers are also revamping the natural ecology of the area through urban green- ing and attempts to re-establish wildlife habitats.

Sit and stay awhile... Explore Joggers and dog walkers are welcome

20 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com – leashes are not enforced – and sport enthusiasts will discover basketball hoops, skate ramps, an outdoor rock climbing wall and bicycles for rent. Fortunately there are benches to plop down on every 100 meters or so. Walk east for the ramps and rocks and a photo op with a steam train in front of its old station – supposedly turning into a hotel in the future.

East will take you over the double-decker Dragon Ridge Bridge – cars on top, pedes- trians and bikes on bottom (works well for a game of ‘Pooh Sticks,’ the racing game with twigs named for that lovable yellow bear) – and across the mouth of Longhua Port.

Walk along this section of boardwalk, dot- An up-and-coming ted with fruit trees and statues – there’s a fun copper clown who will ‘take your photo’ boardwalk excellent for – until you eventually reach the oil tank area currently housing West Bund 2013: A sport, strolls and picnics Biennial of Architecture and Contemporary Art (see p22 for more). even ready-to-use cups filled with ice! Like Just before you get here though, take a left gold on those hot summer days. past the Ceramic Pavilion – near a bike rental location and walk up a little dirt hillside to If that doesn’t suit, there’s an Italian restau- discover a secluded green land, where locals rant with patio seating on the waterfront, or meet regularly to lounge in hammocks, fly pick up something at the Touch Mall located motorized kites and frolic in a clover-filled right outside the Metro. They offer grab-and- meadow. It’s kind of like Narnia. go options like Wagas and Starbucks as well as more sit-down spots like a Charlie Brown- Hungry? themed restaurant. An ideal area for people-watching, bring your own eats or swing by Family Mart, lo- For the future cated centrally on the boardwalk – they’ve Oriental DreamWorks is set to arrive in 2016 got everything you’ll need for an impromptu and, as the countdown continues, expect picnic, more cultural projects like art exhibits and museums to sprout up. There’s been a recent increase in sporting groups like Heyrobics and bike polo rolling along the riverside, along with bands (props to Storm Electronic Music Festival) blasting their bass by the water’s edge.

How to get there A quick cycle ride from the former French Concession. If you’re on foot, take Line 7 to Longhua (formerly Chuanchang) Road Station. From there it’s a 10-minute walk heading southeast along Dong’an Lu. Or tell your taxi: Longteng Dadao, by Dong’an Lu 龙腾大道, 近东安路. You can also take Line 11 to Longyao Road Station if you want to start from the far end – but fair warning, it’ll be a long walk before you ﬁnd any food.

Rent a bike

Bring your ID card/passport to Xuhui Binjiang public bicycle service station (Longteng Dadao, by Dong’an Lu) where you’ll be issued a card. There are three rental zones stationed around the riverside. Once you get your card you can return your bike at any of these three spots.

Deposit: RMB300 (RMB100 will be topped up in card) Fees: Free for the first hour, RMB2/hour from the second hour. Time: 9am-5pm.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 21 CITY around town BUILDING THE WATERFRONT CONTEMPORARY ART BIENNIAL ON THE WEST BUND BY TONGFEI ZHANG

Drilling into the art scene

efore Oriental ticket, but they’re free and can DreamWorks floats into The show aims to combine the four be picked up in the white tent B the West Bund in 2016, outside the entrance gate. A the flock of abandoned ware- cultural phenomenas coming to this shuttle bus runs every 40 min- houses and oil tanks they’ll utes between 10am and 5pm use for offices and theaters is area: DreamWorks, a concert hall, new with pick-up points outside currently hosting the area’s Longyao Lu Station on Line 11 first-ever exhibition: West Bund art museums and architecture and outside the exhibit’s main 2013: A Biennial of Architecture hall (timetable available in the and Contemporary Art. ticket office). where an oil rig-turned-art-piece outdoor sections of the Biennial. Running until December 19, the towers above more than 70 dis- A Vertical Glass House by Zhang The bus travels along the river- show aims to combine the four plays. Along with a retrospective Yonghe allows visitors to climb side (Longteng Dadao) so you cultural phenomenas coming review of Chinese architecture through stories of see-through can enjoy the waterfront with- to this area: DreamWorks, a since the start of the 21st cen- sections, while the Cloud out having to walk the entire concert hall, new art museums tury, other highlights include Pavilion, designed by architect 8.5 km. At the time of visiting and architecture. Hinged on two ‘Shanghai Odyssey,’ a look at Schmidt Hammer, is compart- (early November), not all the themes – ‘Reflecta’ and ‘Fabrica’ 170 years of Shanghai as a port, mentalized into areas like a rope buildings had been completed – the biennial showcases con- and a ground timeline of the cage and a room with colorful in the outside sector, but the temporary works, space con- largest sound events in Chinese plastic people on the run. For a construction workers didn’t stop struction through different dis- history. full list of exhibits, artist info and us from heading in to have a plays of architecture and sound, the walking route, visit www. nose around. video and performance art. Outside the main hall are four westbundbiennial.com before smaller oil-turned-art tanks each you go. // 10am-5pm, closed Mondays. 2350 Longteng Originally the site of a cement with various interactive displays. Dadao 龙腾大道2350号 (6457 1166, www. factory, a massive oil tank Walk further up the Xuhui wa- Interested? Just head over! For westbundbiennial.com) houses the central exhibition terfront and discover separate the indoor areas, you’ll need a

22 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com technology ON THE GRID NEW APP GETS YOU CHARGED UP BY LAUREN HOGAN

t’s glorious outside – the sun much harder to look cool on your allows users to find the near- is shining, a breeze is blow- faux Vespa when you’re pushing est yellow box via smartphone. I ing and you’re cruising down it through the rain.” Simple and straightforward, all Fuxing Xi Lu as though you were you do is sign-on and locate the Maverick from Top Gun. For a year, the replicated moped nearest red pin from your cur- owner kept tabs on places where rent position. Currently there are Then, without any warning – he could juice up, thinking that only about 60 stations listed, but damn that second-hand motor- one day someone would surely if drivers know of more, all they bike with the useless speedom- develop an app to direct helpless need do is go to the home screen eter – your bike begins groaning souls such as himself towards the and text or email in the address. and going all herky-jerky, turning nearest charging station, where- in an instant from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. upon he would happily hand “The number of electric scooters Hyde. Before you know it, you’ve over his noted locations. Months on the road is growing daily,” says rolled to a dead stop and there’s passed and with still no hint the never-to-be-marooned-again no ‘yellow charge box’ in sight. of this scooter saving tool, his inventor. “With batteries having friend, fellow Australian Charlie It’s much harder to only enough charge for anywhere Longtime Shanghai resident Rick Gale, gave him some sage advice: between 10-50 km, sooner or Liston knows this all-outta-juice “Grow a pair and do it yourself.” look cool on your later, you’re going to be thankful feeling well. you have this app in your pocket.” And that was just the push he faux vespa when “Too many times I had found needed to do so. Just don’t forget to top up your myself frantically searching the you’re pushing it cell before scooting off! smaller alleys of the [former] After first researching how to cre- French Concession for an elusive ate an app, Liston and Gale have through the rain //Shanghai Grid is currently only available for yellow box,” says Liston. “It’s released Shanghai Grid, which iOS; coming soon for Android

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 23 cover story

China Year in review The winners, losers, how, what, why and when…

SHANGHAI TOWER TOPS OUT Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui was topped out by architects Gensler in August at 632 meters high. Upon its completion next year, the RMB15 billion building will have 121 stories and be the tallest in China and the second-tallest in the world, surpassed only by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which stands at 828 meters. Photographer Nicky Almasy attended the ceremony, this shot showing quite how spectacular views from the top are… and that being up there is not for the faint of heart!

24 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com ALSO New on the horizon…

Watch out Shanghai Tower, over Sticking with the scatological theme, a recently- in Changsha a ground breaking completed 80-meter oﬃce tower in Beijing’s ceremony took place in July on Daxing district has earned the nickname ‘Colon what would be the world’s tallest Tower’ because of its twisting, cylindrical shape. building. The problem being that Which is a bit crappy. just three days later work halted on the RMB5.2 billion, 838 meter Sky City because of a lack of planning permission. D’oh!

Set to be completed next year, The Gate to the East in Suzhou has already come under attack from critics who have compared it not to a famous Parisian war memorial (it was billed as China’s answer to the Arc de Triomphe) but to a pair of giant trousers. Architectural triumph or just plain pants?

Thanks to some poor planning and communication, authorities in Xi’an accidentally built a brand new apartment block right in the middle of an eight-lane highway, which now has a nice short stretch of four lanes. And ﬁnally, the big one (fnar fnar), the new Beijing headquarters of the People’s Daily, housed inside a giant penis. The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort opened this year. Overlooking Taihu Lake And as if literally building a giant erection over the skies of the – where the hairy crabs live – it has opened up a vicious debate, with one camp nation’s capital wasn’t overcompensating enough, the building insisting it looks like a donut, the other a toilet seat. is going to be gold-plated. What would Dr. Freud say…

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 25 cover story heroes MODEL WORKERS by RFH, Stephen George and ned kelly

Lee Kai-fu Stephanie Heizmann Auerbach News that former Google China chief There are those that would consider a woman traveling first class from New York to and IT venture capitalist Lee Kai-fu had Shanghai with her two children becoming so disruptive – after downing five glasses been diagnosed with cancer was met of wine – that her flight had to be diverted to Alaska should reside on our villains list. with an outpouring of grief online, But with double dipping economies and doomsayers declaring the end of the expat where Internet users in their hundreds package is nigh, we beg to differ. Stephanie Heizmann Auerbach is one tai tai keep- of thousands rushed to post messages ing the booze-swilling jet set life of entitled lunacy alive. Twisted nostalgic repect. of sympathy. However, as one of the Zheng country’s most outspoken social media stars and influential tech figures, Lee is Yanliang not without his detractors. Just days after Former corn farmer Zheng Yanliang be- the news was originally posted online, a came headline news earlier this winter, 9,000 word article titled “Ten Questions after he amputated his own leg using for Lee Kaifu,” began circulating. The au- nothing more than a rusty saw and a thor of the article, Zhou Xiaoping, known blunt fruit knife. The 47-year-old, known for his rabid anti-Western diatribes, at- locally as something of a ‘hardman,’ had tacked Lee, referring to him as a “man of been suffering from a severe case of failure” and questioning why the vener- arterial thrombosis in both legs, and was able 51-year-old was still able to update told by local doctors that an infection had Prof Chi Nan Judge Wang his Weibo account so often if he really left him just one month to live. Unable to was being treated for cancer. Despite the pay the exorbitant medical costs required Fudan university science professor Chi Guojun article’s obvious prejudice, Weibo users to perform the lifesaving surgery and Nan constructed her very own “Li-Fi” Here’s one Wang who could teach rushed to read it, helping “Ten Questions surviving on a diet of cheap ineffective wireless router, enabling her to send and Charles Xue a thing or two about for Lee Kaifu,” to become one of the site’s painkillers, Zheng decided to take mat- receive Internet data via ordinary LED defending oneself from accusations of most searched for terms. Courage in the ters into his own hands. Biting down on lights at speeds equal or faster than regu- solicitation. Wang was one of five senior face of adversity. a wooden back scratcher wrapped in a lar Wi-Fi connections. While the technol- Shanghai Higher People’s Court judges towel, he successfully cut off his own leg ogy is still in its early stages, Li-Fi could caught on camera in the Diamond One about 15 cm below the hip, bone and all. provide a cheap and easy-to-assemble VIP suite of a Pudong nightclub with five The operation saved his life. However, alternative to using radio waves for wire- prostitutes. The men were filmed pairing doctors now say Zheng will not be able less Internet access. Other scientists have off and entering separate rooms, only for to save his remaining foot and he needs also been researching the technology, the ladies to emerge alone an hour later. an operation if he is not to lose the entire but rather than develop specialized hard- But Wang had a robust argument to left leg. Surely time for us all to chip in. ware, Professor Chi, an expert in optical prove his innocence: he was simply too fibers, used off-the-shelf bargain Taobao drunk from the VIP suite to indulge in parts to create her unique system. The ‘other services.’ All four were sacked and innovative product now looks set for the three expelled from the Party, but Wang mass market, where it could revolution- was merely placed under a two-year pro- ize Internet access, especially in less bation. As Johnny Cochran would say: “If developed and hard to reach areas. he didn’t hit it, you must acquit.” McDonald’s delivery guys Yan Jun Winter is coming. Next time you’re gloat- ing over that plan to spend it under a Back in September Yan Jun, a Chinese comforter with a box set of everything Yao Ming student pursuing his PhD in Osaka, spotted HBO, FX and Showtime have released a 9-year-old boy struggling in typhoon-hit in the last six months, spare a thought Shanghai’s favorite son and China’s big- Yodo River, and jumped in to save him. for the guy in the Playmobil helmet, gest export (we’re talking height-wise) Overwhelmed by the fierce current, he color-coordinated leathers and scooter, says no to shark fin. What happens? retreated to the riverbank and ran 350 who has to lug around a giant cooler Consumption of shark fin soup drops meters downstream before diving in again on his bag like a tortoise just so you can an estimated 50 to 70 percent. Sure, it and pulling the boy ashore. “I thought I eat Chicken McNuggets made with anti- wasn’t just Yao, it was a concerted effort should rescue him,” modest Yan told reporters. “I’d do it again, if I ever face the same foaming agents at four in the morning, by a great many, but he was the figure- situation.” He was awarded the Red Ribbon Medal of Honor by Emperor Akihito of Japan you selfish, snug, smug b*stard. Those head who seemed to capture people’s last month. Let’s not call it any other way – an act of bravery such as this, intensified by guys are unsung heroes – so why not imagination. the backdrop of political tensions, speaks of all that is best about humanity. give them a tip, next time?

26 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Stomach churns tough on the digestive system Grease Rat meat est bag? Dated 1967. To make and viscous. the talons whiter and more ap- lightning Those late night petizing, they were soaked in skewers we’d hydrogen dioxide or bleaching Crackdown! always heard powder. Over the past year, Never eating again? We’re whispering about frontier police in Guangxi say finding it hard to stomach too. went from urban they have cracked seven ma- But don’t lose your appetite myth to rodent reality when jor smuggling cases involving entirely; there is some room for the Ministry of Public Safety an- chicken feet with a street (read: hope. All these food scandals nounced the capture of more Lawson’s) value of over RMB20 have been causing serious is- than 900 people preparing million. sues for China’s reputation, more than 200,000 tons of rat, which the central govern- mink and fox meat – treated ment doesn’t like one lick In a continuation of the disgust- with chemicals and red dye – to Bad buzz (or swallow). Back in May, ing gutter oil saga, we found go on the market as kebabs Police in Chongqing the Supreme Court announced out that not only are we buying of lamb (and sometimes even discovered some guys that the number of food safety oil made from old oil recovered beef). McDonald’s delivery never in the mountains cases it handled in 2012 had from sewers – remember that seemed so justifiable. busy as bees risen 224.62 percent, with gross video showing how it’s making 500 harsher sentences imposed all made? – but there were also kilograms around. The State Council also people making oil with leftover Fowl feet of honey that had announced an intensified crack- scraps from slaughterhouses. As if you needed a reason to never seen a comb. down on food-related violations We’re talking feathers, pig hair avoid shrink-wrapped oddities, Containing exactly zero percent and vowed to release them to and other bits and bobs you police intercepted more than of the real deal, the fake re- the public in a transparent and wouldn’t feed your dog. Sure, 16 20 tons of chicken feet and placement was found to contain timely manner. There may still people in Jiangsu were arrested, other animal pieces in Nanning, 187 milligrams of aluminum res- be miles to go, but it’s hearten- but we can’t help feeling we’re smuggled over the border from idue per kilogram, which helped ing that the wheels of law are in still in a slippery spot. surrounding countries. The old- keep the sugar water congealed motion. ML

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 27 cover story MEME of the year

Hey, it was the 80s... by rfh

It was a time when mullets roamed the Earth, listening to New Romantics on Sony Walkmans. Coke was cool and Eddie Murphy was funny. But if you thought China dodged this gilded age of crass taste, think again! Economic reform enabled all kinds of poor decisions, including awkward family photography. Courtesy of Weibo, relive the childhood memories...

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, I now pronounce Shanghai was her kind of town – and boy, you you totally rocking that cassock, little dude! better believe it…

Not so much Farewell My Concubine, as ‘Hello, years of therapy’

“You were good, kid – real good. But as long as What the picture doesn’t reveal is that it was I’m in town, you’ll always be second best, see?” winter and she’d actually been frozen in that Amazingly, only one of these boys grew up to position for several hours be a cross-dressing serial killer

Name: Ting Ting Age: 7 Likes: Candy, Barbies, kittens New evidence emerges in the case of little Meng Dislikes: Japanese WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A SERIES OF Zhu’s missing fox… Last seen: Doggy-paddling towards the Diaoyou Islands FASHION CRIMES

28 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com eccentric of the year Liu Chonghua

iu Chonghua is a man of castle pictures in his office who wants to have his and we use that as a reference.” cake… and his castles too. LThe millionaire, who made his His eccentric projects – which fortune feeding China’s growing are free for the public to visit appetite for baked goods, has and popular for wedding photos spent more than RMB100 mil- – have led to run-ins with local lion on six ornate strongholds officials, however; they once in southwestern municipality sent diggers to knock over a Chongqing. 16-meter-high castle gate (“That was my lowest moment”) and “I don’t have any hobbies, Liu has even received death except for planting trees and threats (“I got anonymous calls building castles,” Liu explains, from someone threatening to standing proudly on a turret run me over with a car”). above the surrounding rice fields atop the largest of the century ‘Mad’ King Ludwig II. his fortune, he “wanted to turn Liu will not be bowed though, six, which resembles Britain’s the castles of my dreams into and even seems to be answer- Windsor Castle. “When I was a child I heard sto- something real.” ing President Xi Jinping’s rallying ries about princes and castles,” call for this to be the decade His others include a red-brick says Liu, 59, adding that he grew Constructing the castles is sim- of the Chinese Dream. “China fairy-tale edifice stacked up “with an empty stomach ple enough, according to one of needs castles, because it needs a with soaring spires, and a every day” in China’s country- his construction workers, former more pluralistic culture,” he ex- white confection with candy- side, and was sent to dig ditches soldier Ma Wenneng. “Actually, plains. “A city needs people who colored towers reminiscent of during the political upheavals European castles are really easy have dreams, to help society Neuschwanstein, the hilltop of the 1960s (see ‘One day in… to build,” says Ma, tinkering with develop.” fantasy built by Bavaria’s 19th- December,’ p19). After making a fountain. “The boss has a book

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December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 29 cover story VILLAiNS THE RUNNING DOGS by RFH, Stephen George and ned kelly

Pig farmers Wendi deng Jimmy Kimmel How did more than 10,000 dead pigs end up in Shanghai’s water- From pie-defying Tiger Wife ways? The answer goes back to an absolutely typical tale: three to acrimonious divorce and When Jimmy Kimmel asked a Chinese pig farmers running an illegal abattoir that specialized in rumours of an affair with an small child on his ABC show butchering dead, sick pigs (sold at around RMB1/jin). The trio were accused war criminal in two what should be done about arrested after they’d sold some RMB8.65 million’s worth of con- short years, Wendi Deng’s fall US debt to China, and the boy taminated pork, and their death sentence shocked local villagers from grace has been swift. suggested “killing everyone in into staying away from the dead pig trade. However, with the local Apparently ex-husband Rupert China,” ol’ Jimmy had a chuckle government offering next to zero facilities for disposing of these Murdoch has cut all ties with and moved on. Yup, the idea toxic corpses, the majority of pigs that died prematurely in Zhejiang Tony Blair after his staff in- of killing everyone in China is ended up in the rivers, floating down to Shanghai. Well, at least formed him of a number of inherently ridiculous. For many they’re not on the menu… overnight stays made by Blair Chinese people, however, the at the marital home without his red mist descended. Since the knowledge. We’re not suggest- show aired in October, more ing any impropriety, of course than 100,000 people have Smog – after all, how could anybody signed a petition asking for the do such a thing to loveable, White House to investigate the Once referred to euphemistical- wrinkly old Uncle Rupes? show, with protesters across ly as “Fog,” China’s omnipresent America comparing Kimmel to airborne nemesis floated onto Hitler, saying he must be fired the world stage in January with and that we should set him a faithful adaptation of the bibli- on fire (probably). All of which cal epic, the Book of Revelation. seems a nice, level-headed re- Casting aside the doubters sponse. Racist who claimed the country’s air quality had improved since the restaurant Olympics in 2008, smog mount- owner ed a spectacular comeback, Birds blanketing much of northern When Boss Wang placed a sign China in near total darkness All of them. Would they stop banning “The Japanese, the and rendering the air almost trying to wipe out the human Philippines, the Vietnamese and entirely unbreathable. The Bats race with their avian flu? The dog” [sic] from his restaurant in frightening scenes were quickly Not content with sucking the government has killed the capital, Beijing Snacks, he dubbed an ‘airpocalypse’ by the blood of helpless lone maid- 20,536 chickens, probably imagined his race-bait- world’s media, who moved to ens in medieval Transylvanian ducks, geese ing marketing campaign would calm fears with headlines such hamlets, bats widened their and pigeons in make the nationalist the toast of as “China’s pollution linked to centuries old reign of terror to Shanghai alone the neighborhood. Instead the rapid rise in infertility.” include… all of humanity. Earlier after an out- news that “Beijing Welcomes this year, scientists working break of H7N9 You… unless you’re from the across China, Australia and the back in April, South China Seas or four-legged” US uncovered evidence link- fools, yet what is went viral across the world, as ing the deadly SARS outbreak, the latest news? A new strain of uncomfortable comparisons to which killed 774 people, to the bird flu in Taiwan called H6N1… the apocryphal sign in Huangpu common Chinese Horseshoe Brace yourselves. Park were made. bat, yes, that same bat you heard screeching overhead last time you visited the Great Wall. NASA Still think Bram Stoker made all that stuff up? The realiza- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has never been above tion that bats have acquired politics – devised as a means to combat the perceived threat arising from the advanced biochemical weap- former Soviet Union’s satellite program, the space agency remained a central part of ons has been met with alarm America’s military industrial complex for much of the 20th century. Yet despite the among vampire hunters… sorry, agency’s obvious bias, shock ensued this October when NASA banned Chinese scien- the ‘scientific community,’ who tists from attending a conference on grounds of national security. The decision, part have urged people to avoid of a broader move initiated by congressman Frank Wolf to counter espionage, has coming into close contact with angered many US scientists, who have now decided to boycott all future NASA meetings in protest. Star the deadly winged species (and Trek’s dream of an ethnically mixed ‘United Federation’ suddenly feels light years away. stock up on garlic).

30 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com WATCHDOGS OF THE YEAR CCTV IS WATCHING YOU

RONALD AND APPLE public holds the idea that Apple in October, CCTV pointing out THE COLONEL is arrogant, disregards or pays how much more expensive their little attention to the feedback coffee and mugs are in China of consumers. We have always than in other cities around the respected China and Chinese world. According to the report, consumers have always been a Latte (354 ml) costs RMB27 our priority among priorities,” in China, while it is priced at He then denied the company RMB20, RMB24 in London and was arrogant, yet the company just RMB15 in Mumbai. adjusted its after-sales services CCTV exposed seemingly sacred to meet China’s requirements. However, consumers didn’t CCTV lived up to their acronym cow Steve Job’s lot of treating How humble. seem to buy the call for justice this year. First up, reporters did Chinese customers differently in this time. “Why don’t you save a lab test on ice cubes from fast its iPhone and iPad repair policy STARBUCKS your energy and focus more food giants KFC and McDonald’s, – on March 15, Consumer Rights on soaring house prices, the as well as domestic chain Kungfu. Day. The People’s Daily backed welfare system, food safety or They found they contained bac- up their goggle box buddies air pollution?” said one typical teria not merely far in excess of with a series of stories criticiz- Weibo post. “If people can’t af- the national limit, but some even ing what it said was Apple’s ford Starbucks, they can always dirtier than toilet bowl water. arrogant attitude and double go for Nestle. It’s a free market, KFC ice cubes were 20 times the standards. isn’t it?” limit, and 13 times higher than water samples taken from toilet Apple CEO Tim Cook was Ironically, thanks to the criti- bowls. Weibo went mental with shamed into apologizing to cism, Starbucks saw a 0.19 per- the news, with 25,000 reposts. Chinese customers, stating cent rise in stock value – up to Reverse that old adage – don’t “We are aware that due to in- Self-labeled “luxury in coffee” US$79.46, the highest figure in eat where youthat's sh*t!shanghai Dec_188mm130.pdf 1 sufficient2013/11/20 14:59:50 communication, the giant Starbucks was next in line its history… go figure! TFZ

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December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 31 cover story style icon of the year fashionable Peng Liyuan By Marianna Cerini

resident Xi Jinping may Peng favors smart suits Down in South Africa, she did it again. Sporting a chic and be the main man, but and sensible totes. decidedly Chinese-infused ensemble, Peng charmed crowds it was his glamorous The outfit she chose with a delicate overcoat featuring printed Oriental motifs. Pwife, Peng Liyuan, who made to disembark a The only accessory: a matching clutch. The lady knows how the biggest splash this year plane at Nyerere to style her looks. with her stylish get-up. International Standing alongside Xi Airport in Dar es during his various over- Salaam, Tanzania seas visits and official – a crisp white appointments, Peng skirt suit, established herself as a coordinating global style icon from handbag and her very first official state peep-toe visit, and has continued crocodile court to make waves online shoes – further and among fashion com- fueled the hype mentators every time around her fashion sense. she has stepped off a jet. Now if that ain’t class, we No wonder Vanity Fair don’t know what is. has recently included her in its famed International Best-Dressed List for 2013, alongside fashion icons such as Justin Timberlake and Victoria Beckham. Michelle Obama, on the other hand, was nowhere to be found on During Xi’s Pan-American tour, Peng was ever the list. Just sayin’… It all started in Russia last spring. On Xi Jinping’s the diplomatic star. She came, she saw and she first state visit as President, a photo of the First conquered, wooing audiences with glamour – Lady at Moscow Airport sporting a navy blue coat just look at her drumming away in Trinidad and In Mexico, she was the personification of and a ladylike black leather bag by China’s very Tobago – and continuing to cut a very distinct Tom Jones’ song “She’s a Lady.” A light pink own Guangzhou brand Exception de Mixmind was profile from her all-but-invisible predecessors pleated skirt combined with nude court shoes all it took to ignite ‘Peng Liyuan mania.’ The image (sorry, Mrs Hu Jintao). and chocolate brown blazer was an outfit so went viral on Weibo, and Exception became the flawlessly put together we kind of wish she’d focus of a global frenzy never before experienced be our stylist. by a Chinese brand.

Graphic prints and monochromatic contrasts can be a tricky trend to pull oﬀ. Not for Peng. Arriving to greet Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic in Beijing last August, she looked as sharp as a stiletto, and much more like a fashion editor than a politician’s wife.

Looking stunning in a red print skirt and simple trimmed white collared Was Peng about to take a selﬁe blazer, here the glam style icon is in here? She sure should have, because Jakarta. The First Lady eﬀortlessly that’s cool chic like we’ve rarely seen balances impact-making garments before. She seems totally ready for a and statement accessories with Sunday funday. practical pieces that busy women everywhere can relate to as everyday essentials. And that, in our books, is a total win.

32 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 2013 China arts matrix HIGHBROW

Wang Zonquan Owner of the Jibaozhai Museum in Jizhou dies of a “anger-induced heart attack” after his RMB60 million prized collection of "ancient" relics revealed to be almost entirely fake. Expat theater So much good stuff going on Zhang Yimou Zeng Fanzhi Director of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Sells ‘Last Supper’ for opening ceremony goes missing after al- record US$23.3 million legations he breached the one-child policy, fathered seven children and is liable for up to RMB160 million in fines. Jia Zhangke A Touch of Sin wins Best Screenplay in Cannes

Little Red Book Central Conservatory The timeless classic got a of Music Metallica fans Rocked by allegations of sexual revamp Yeah, they fi- favors and bribery. nally made it to the Middle Kingdom Django Unchained You know when you’ve been Djangoed… hao bu haobu

James Bond Came to Shanghai, killed a man Tiny Times Odious materialistic idiot-vacuum Justin Bieber Tiny Times is released, followed by Makes a Great Wally out of himself Tiny Times 2.

Andy Warhol Aerosmith fans Whole lot of works took a The bad boys from Boston cancel tour of China

Alison Gold Lost in Thailand… ‘Chinese Food’ made us sick … in budget Chinese films make a fortune shocka!

Big inflatable duck Seduced a nation… what was that all about?

Reality TV The government are going to ban the “vulgar” stuff lowBROW

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 33 cover story A YEAR TO FORGET THE REST OF CHINESE SPORT by james griffiths Guangzhou Evergrande may have become the first Chinese team take Asia’s top prize since 1990, but aside from that, 2013 was a year best forgotten with regard to sport in China…

Sun Yang’s Basketball shame… still a slam Olympic swimming champion dunk… Sun Yang was the toast of 2012, winning gold in both the 400 NBA legends were all over the m and the 1,200 m freestyle. news in 2013. First Michael However, one year later Sun’s Jordan (known as ‘Qiaodan’ in star is definitely waning. In China) sued Qiaodan Sportswear November he was caught driv- for using his name without ing without a license, result- permission, then in August, ing in a short prison term, Kobe Bryant came on one of his fine and being booted off Na, not this year… regular Chinese sojourns, dur- the Olympic team. Later that ing which he made noodles at a same month, it came out that Tennis superstar and That’s favorite Li Na also had a rough year. Li Shenzhen restaurant, and made he had been scammed by a crashed out of the US Open in the semi-final, was criticized by state viral gold on the street outside woman he met online into media for her lack of patriotism (again), and was falsely accused by when a male fan, overcome with giving her RMB20,000 for an the New York Times of using steroids (after a reporter mistranslated meeting his hero, sobbed his “urgent need.” After transferring a remark by Li about taking hormone medication to deal with men- way into YouTube history. the money, Sun’s e-girlfriend strual issues). promptly cut off contact.

Shenhua sagas continue… Baddest Man Shanghai Shenhua bookended “Who is Chengguan? A tough their season with two igno- man? I’ve never heard it.” And minious events. Having lost with those words, ear-eater both Nicolas Anelka and Didier and former World Champ Mike Drogba at the start of the year, Tyson announced his arrival on Shanghai’s top football club Weibo, confused by responses was then docked six points and to his opening query on the stripped of their 2003 Chinese social media site: “Who is the Super League title in a match- Football, what a riot… best fighter in China?” With the fixing enquiry which also took question of whether he could down 33 officials. Eyeing a Another superstar visiting China this year was David Beckham, who duff up the urban management mid-table finish behind local took up an ambassadorial role with the Chinese Super League. At enforcers still lingering in the rivals Shanghai Shenxin, club an event in Shanghai, over a thousand fans surged into a building air, Mad Mike actually made an chairman Zhu Jun emerged with to catch a glimpse of the Calvin Klein model, trampling at least five appearance in Beijing, hawking one of his now annual threats people who later required hospitalization. Oh, Becks also fell over. a cold and flu prevention sup- to move the team, this time plement called Quike. “I don’t to Kunming. Needless to say Despite Evergrande proving that Chinese teams can succeed at an box anyone no more,” he told a Zhu, who doesn’t own a major- international level, the Chinese men’s national team continued to packed press conference, before ity share in the club, will likely underperform, losing 5-1 to Thailand in Hefei. Fans were so incensed adding ominously, “But I can kill (and unfortunately) still be in by the team’s embarrassing performance that they threw bottles and anyone.” So glad you could join Shanghai in 2014. rioted outside the stadium. us, Mr. Tyson…

34 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com A RESULT TO REMEMBER GUANGZHOU EVERGRANDE

ast month saw lookalike Dejan Damjanovic, Guangzhou Evergrande and he capitalized on sloppy crowned champions of defending to level the tie with LAsia, banishing two decades his second goal of the final. of misery for Middle Kingdom Three agonizing minutes of football fans by becoming stoppage time left fans count- the first Chinese team to be ing down the seconds before crowned Champions of Asia the final whistle signaled the since 1990. start of the party.

The second leg in their Tianhe As in 2006, when Lippi led Stadium home saw the match Italy to the World Cup, he was goalless at half-time, a result tossed in the air and showered that would be good enough in champagne by his players. for victory on the away goals And when skipper Zheng Zie rule after a 2-2 draw against FC lifted the trophy, he did so in Seoul in Korea. But the game the knowledge that they would was on a knife edge and there be back in action on the global was no room for complacency. stage – he and Lippi will be leading his men to Morocco Then, early in the second half, for the FIFA Club World Cup. Brazilian Elkeson, the goal-scor- On December 14 they take on ing sensation of the season, ex- Even super cool, super suave Champions League, World Cup eight-time African champions pertly latched on to a through Marcello Lippi went crazy, and AFC Champions League. Al Ahly from Egypt, with the ball and finished with aplomb knowing he was one step closer winners facing German giants to spark wild scenes of celebra- to completing the remarkable But Lippi himself had highlight- Bayern Munich in the semi-final tion across the whole country. hat trick of wining the UEFA ed the threat of the Ibrahimovic three days later. Matt Horn

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 35 cover story

ASHAN NGHAI’S D TEN LEAS FTI IN NAFLUENTIAL LLY… PEOPLE 2013 BY RFH, Stephen George, Will Philipps and Anthony Tao

Kong Ergou, 36, Bicycle Thief If you’ve ever had a bike stolen in Shanghai, chances are it was swiped by Kong. “I’ve been stealing people’s sole mode of transportation since I was 16,” Kong admits with a touch of pride. “I had a choice: Do something meaningful with my life or become a low-level parasite… I think I made the right decision.” Not that Kong’s lifestyle choice has been easy; he’s been insulted and beaten at regular intervals, but – sadly – never skull-f*cked. “The job’s not as fun as it used to be,” Kong shrugs. “There’s no longer the same little kick I used to get from ruining someone’s day in order to afford myself a pathetic sum of monetary reward.” And he fears for the future of his job. “The whole scene’s changing: road bikes, mountain bikes, five speeds, fixies… the other day, I stole some foreign twat’s ride and it didn’t even have any brakes. What can you do? I had to sell it to some scruffy Frenchman for forty kuai.”

Cui Hua, 56, Balloon Seller Cui can still remember when she first came up with the idea of selling drunk people balloons for a living. “I was on my own, high as a Marxist, when I realized I didn’t have any balloons. That’s when I realized – what do drunk people need? Balloons!” Cui visited a balloon shop that very day and invested her son’s college fund in 1,000 differently colored balloons. “And I still have about half left, three years later!” laughs Cui, who has no idea what her real name is. Every night, she joins her husband – a foul-tempered monkey trainer – and pounds the streets of the former French Concession, accosting strangers to buy her wares. “I’ve thought of selling other stuff,” she smiles. “Cigarettes, lighters, rape alarms… but, at the end of the day, it’s always been about the balloons. This business of ours – it’s recession proof. Night or day, drunk or sober, people will always want balloons. And oversized stuffed toys.”

Earl Cooter, 29, English Teacher Most foreigners who move to China usually get a lucky break after a few months that allows them to pursue their Chinese Dream. Not so Earl Cooter. The former student came to Shanghai in 2006 to teach English and see what would come up – amazingly, seven years later, he’s still teaching English. “You’d think I’d be bitter, but I’m not. I’m really not,” Earl says, bitterly. Despite being no less drunk or untalented than his fellow faculty members, Cooter is the only foreigner among them to have not caught even a single lucky break. Through clenched teeth, Earl lists former peers – an Alabaman half-wit, a Nigerian goat-snatcher – who once worked alongside him at the No. 4 Shanghai Agricultural Kindergarten, before moving on to bigger and better things. “Bobby Lee is now married to the fourth-richest woman in China, and Makepeace has a thriving goat’s head restaurant in Songjiang,” he says, shaking his head in disbelief. “Know what I have? Goddamn class on a Saturday morning.”

Gus Diamond, 34, Doomed Entrepreneur Hearing Gus’s latest idea – an Ethiopian concept restaurant called Hobo’s, with homeless people as interns – friends usually elect to nod and smile. When they get lost three months later, looking for the Hobo’s opening party in a deserted Hongkou shopping mall, everyone knows it’s only a matter of time before the latest disaster befalls his train-wreck of a business plan. “I was born to be a businessman,” claims Gus, as he collects another rent check from his long-suffering father. “I just don’t know what business!” Judging from previous experience, though, one can rule out catering, education, the media, accountancy, consul- tancy, microbrewing and pretty much everything else. Yet when it comes to astonishing fellow expats with a combination of staggering incompetence and continued solvency, Gus is in a league of his own.

Li Jinying, 37, Travel Agent Li never says what’s on his mind. In other words, he’s the perfect salesman. Just tell him what you want, and he’ll arrange a getaway package to Jiuzhaigou at the peak of National Holiday, with the prospect of air rage fights and taking photos through the viewfinders of other photographers. Don’t want to visit the Miao Historic Minority Village in Guizhou, by the Baishui River, which has flowed through its geography for many generations? Tough – you’re going! “Customers say the company’s arrangements are reasonable and feedback is positive,” argues Li. “The company is very carefully plan your stay and think of the pleasure and enjoyment as No. 1. Henan welcome your cooperate in the future!”

36 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Zhao Shamate, 23, Hairdresser Most young boys dream of one day growing up to become an NBA player, astronaut or scientist. But Zhao Shamate’s lifelong dream has only ever been to work people’s hair into irritating quiffs and pointlessly coiffured fringes – all while listening to K-pop with a vaguely disinterested expression. “I had to put in years of hard ponce to get where I am now,” Zhao, whose English name is Smart, tells us, twirling a comb through his boney fingers. “If I put a foot wrong my boss used to punish me by dying my hair black. I was only allowed to eat offcuts, but I used to secretly collect the hair sweepings at lunchtime and create wigs for my mother, who I never met. She ran away at birth.” Now a fully-fledged junior hairdresser, Zhao says it’s about more than just cutting people’s follicles. “I just feel this deep, special kinship with my fellow hairdressers,” he says wistfully. “People stare at us the whole time. I suppose they must think we look so cool.”

Xiao Dong, 17, Security Guard As the illegitimate second child of a Shanxi glass-blower, Xiao Dong spent his formative years hiding from local family-planning officials. Shunted between elderly relatives and kindly aunties, Xiao was never for- mally registered. “It’s hard getting work when you don’t exist, at least not officially,” points out the plucky 17-year-old. Luckily, Xiao found employment as an itinerant bao’an (security guard). “I’ve traveled the world. Shanxi, Hubei, you name it,” brags Xiao, who makes RMB1,000 a month sitting at a desk in a pair of ill-fitting blue pants with a walkie-talkie and a copy of yesterday’s People’s Daily. “Shanghai is just such an exciting city right now. I feel like anything is possible. Maybe even pants that fit – who knows?”

Mike Herbert-Strang, 31, Editor, hat’s Shanghai Mike Herbert-Strang likes to downplay his significance. “People will say I’m a pretty ordinary guy, really – I’ve often heard the word ‘talentless’ used,” Herbert-Strang laughs modestly. “And if you think getting exclusive interviews with millinery specialists is ordinary, then, yes… I’m ‘ordinary.’” Herbert-Strang, originally from a godforsaken mining village north of the Humber, arrived in Shanghai nine years ago and swiftly as- cended to the role of Flat Cap Editor at Shanghai’s fourth most-read English-language hat magazine. “It’s about having vision,” Mike explains. “It’s about combining nightlife listings and tips on giving your base- ball cap a new lease of life into a 80-page full-color magazine. It’s about capturing the local headwear zeitgeist. Last year was all tricorns and beanies. This year, it’s definitely the pompadour’s turn. I can make or break a struggling hat business. It’s that simple – one bad review, that’s all it would take, in theory, to pack their hats. Does the New York Times have that kind of power? No. Well, yes. But less so in Shanghai, which as we all know is the new New York…”

Tang Geiqian, 53, Beggar Spare a thought for Tang Yishan. While most of us could manage one hour – one and a half, tops – on the Shanghai subway, it’s where Tang spends upwards of 19 hours a day, persuading commuters to give their loose change to feed himself, his wife and 37-year-old son. “I lost my sense of smell in a freak accident at a baijiu bottling factory two years ago, and haven’t been willing to work since – then I frittered away my entire compensation on iPhone covers,” Tang confesses. But since then it’s been all uphill. “I might not be able to inhale erguotou again, but on a good day I can make upwards of RMB300.” Tang is saving for an apartment in Pudong and hopes to one day send his son to an international school.

Olive Zhang, 24, Office Drone The idea of a four-hour daily commute to work involving crowded buses, multiple subway lines and a long walk might seem too much for some – but for Olive Zhang, it’s all in a day’s work. “I like to use the time to think about how I can achieve my goals, and make good use of my education and training,” says the Chengdu University graduate. “It is important to remain positive and strong. Although I don’t have the right connections, looks or family background, I hope that one day the leaders will reward my hard work and diligence,” she says of her RMB2,600-a-month job at the Lixingdi Technology Export. Co., Ltd, where a typical 12-hour work day might consist of shopping on Taobao, talking on QQ, playing Tang Dynasty Super Dragon Quest and filling in spreadsheets within a last-minute two-hour deadline. “Several of my roommates are struggling to find any kind of stable work at all, so I consider myself fortunate to have this great opportunity and in our financial capital as well!” Zhang gushes happily. “Also, I am pretty sure the boss wants to f*ck me.”

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 37 life&style style radar Style Secrets Made in China Mayumi Sato, fashion designer Funky fashion

I and boutiques in town? I love the work of Spanish designer Celia B. I’m also a huge fan of Finnish brand Marimekko, which recently came to town. All of their patterns and textiles are incredibly beautiful.

I n s p i r a t i o n c o m e s f r o m … The atmosphere around you. I let the different lifestyles and environments you get in Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo inspire me. I don’t draw too much, What brought you to like natural materials – mainly I like to test fabrics and pat- Shanghai and how did cotton, silk and cashmere. I’m terns by doing prototypes my- you start your label? also really into prints with a cul- self. Inspiration is a live process; I met my boyfriend in Paris just tural background, like kimono I really let the fabrics guide me. after he had planned to move textiles or fabrics boasting to Shanghai, so I decided to African, Thai, Indonesian and If you could dress one style follow him and start this great Indian motifs. icon, who would that be? adventure here. That was seven Sophia Coppola. I love the way years ago. How would you describe your she uses colors and styles her style? outfits. Yup, it’s freezing outside, but As I had always worked in fash- I’d say it’s a mix of Asian and that doesn’t mean you should ion, I began doing the same in Western influences. I love to What’s your best fashion ad- let the cold weather addle your Shanghai. There weren’t that combine different hues, fabrics vice? wardrobe brain. Forget neu- many young designers back and patterns. I also like nice de- Rediscover colors, experiment, tral colors and monochrome then, so I thought it was a good tails and precise cutting, which dare a little, boldly mix and co-ords. Instead, redress the place to launch my project/ I think reflects my Japanese ori- match and have some sartorial quiet balance of your closet brand, Mayumi SATO. gins. Generally, I follow one sim- fun. with a couple of insane, shouty ple principle: as a big part of our fashion numbers to infuse new Your collections and products everyday life, clothes should ex- // 169 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 安福 eclectic flair into the season. are characterized by kooky press our personality. 路169, 近乌鲁木齐中路 (5403 3903, www. Local fashion concept Minirine prints and whimsical designs. mayumisato.com) is a perfect starting point. Which fabrics do you like to Besides Mayumi Sato, which The brainchild of globetrot- work with the most? are your favorite brands ting mixed-medium artist and textile whiz Marine Bigo, the label-cum-artsy project looks at fashion from various, often Six of the best… daring perspectives, showing influences spanning 17th-cen- Hangover beauty remedies tury corsets and 21st-century industrial avant-garde. Bigo’s edgy direction leans toward designs that pop – literally. Her Estée Lauder O r i g i n ’s Givenchy collections – featuring loud Called Resilience Lift, this Origin’s “Out Of Trouble” Luxurious if a tad unctu- prints and bright hues splashed miracle concoction instant- 10 Minute Mask to Rescue ous, Givenchy’s Hydra on leggings, swimsuits, dresses ly plumps, tightens and Problem Skin brings even Sparkling moisture is great and separates – possess a smoothes. A mini facelift the pastiest face back to on stressed, dehydrated unique flavor that makes them in a nifty applicator. life. Extremely effective on complexions. Feels like an desirable, highly wearable and RMB590. alcohol-induced blotchiness. Alka-Seltzer for hungover way more fun than a lifeless // www.sephora.cn Party season hero. RMB270. skin. RMB540. cashmere sweater. RMB400- // www.origins.com.cn // www.sephora.cn 1,200. // Bigo receives customers by appointment only. To visit her studio, email [email protected], Watson’s Stem or check her tumblr, minirine.tumblr.com and For those who Shu Uemura The perfect multi-tasker, Stem’s all natu- website, www.minirine.com love a cheap thrill, The name says it all: the ral Perfect Complexion Masque purifies, Watson’s Radiant and Stage Performer Instant moisturizes and helps regenerate tired Moisturizing Facial Glow is a miracle quickie skin and puffy eyes. Leaves face feeling Mask is as good as for wine-addled skin. squeaky clean and supple. RMB450. something three Works well alone or under // Mylohasbeauty.com times the price. Plumping, brightening makeup. RMB450. and firming on all skin types. RMB40.90. // www.shuuemura.com.cn // www.watsons.com.cn

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Get your glitter heels on, slip into that embellished dress and get ready to rock around the Christmas It’s a partay! tree – it’s party time. Don’t know Cracking Christmas what to wear? Fret not. From clothes for the festive stunning dresses and eye-catching accessories to the perfect statement season shoe, here’s a pick of items that will By Marianna Cerini keep you looking appropriately merry and bright. You’re welcome. Oh, and the lads can thank us too. Merry Christmas!

Josie Chen Topshop crop necklace and lace dress, earrings, RMB555. RMB1,100. // www.topshop.com No382 Jianguo Xi Lu , by Xiangyang Nan Lu建国西路382号,近襄阳南路 (6236-0366) // www.xinlelu.com

Stradivarius zebra print jacket, RMB699. // Rm28-29 L1, 169 Fangbang Zhong Lu, by Zara jumpsuit Sanpai Lou Lu 方浜中路168号豫城时尚 with lace L1-28-29室, 近三牌楼路 (6136 3923, www. yoke, RMB699. stradivarius.com) // 1189 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu 南京西路 1189号, 近陕西北路 (6279 Topshop 3282, www.zara.cn) metallic mid heels, NEEMIC RMB480. Rafa dress, // www.topshop.com RMB3,055. // neemic.asia Rafe Handbags clutch, RMB1,395. // www.zooq.com

40 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Gap herringbone blazer, RMB799. // 819 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu 南京西路819号, 近石门一路 (6215 7050, www.gap.cn) Simon Carter cufflink and tie bar, RMB508.77. // www.asos.com

H&M silk tie, RMB199. // 645-659 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 淮海中路 645- 659 Asos mini 号, 近思南路 (5383 8866, www.hm.com) geo print shirt, RMB395.71 Topman red and slim moose jumper, Clarks desert brogues, black jeans, RMB380. RMB1,040. RMB282.65. // www.asos.com Komono Hawaiian // www.topman.com // Level 4 , Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 陆家嘴西路168号正大广场, 近 watch, RMB600. 陆家嘴环路, 4层 (6887 7888) // www.topman.com

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Ho-ho-ho, it’s Christmas time again! Despite what Mariah Carey may want us to believe, we know you 5 do care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree. And so do your loved ones. That’s why we’ve 2 rummaged through the finest shops, designers and brands in town to find the best Christmas presents 4 for everyone on your list — from culture vultures and beauty fanatics to foodies, fashionistas and more. There’s even something for your dog. Get inspired, and get shopping. BY Marianna Cerini

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[1] Shanghai Tang “Travel to 101号B2座, 近建国西路 (6422 6928) [6] Bubble Mood ‘Tweedy’ ki- [8] Shokay mittens, RMB445. China” mini candle series, mono, RMB1,000. // shop.shokay.com RMB880. [3] Wear and Tear bracelet, // Room 107, Building No.1, Lane 183 Wulumuqi // 1/F, 333 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu 黄陂 RMB540. Lu, by Jianguo Lu 乌鲁木齐南路183弄1号107室 [9] Fuji Instax Mini Polaroid cam- 南路333号1楼, 近太仓路 (6377 3333, www. // www.anyshopstyle.com (18602130394, store.bubble-mood.com) era, around RMB350. shanghaitang.com) // 2-3/F, Multimedia Park, 999 Changning Lu, by [4] Mayumi SATO Bonbon scarf, [7] 10x1 Design necklace, Kaixuan Lu 长宁路999号2-3楼近凯旋路, 地铁2, [2] Charles Philip Olimpia flats, RMB620 and [5] Bonbon ring, RMB129. 3, 4号线中山公园站 (6210 8888) RMB1,450. RMB100. // Madame Mao’s Dowry, 207 Fumin Lu, by Julu // Suite B2, 101 Gao’an Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 高 // 169 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 安福路 Lu 富民路207号�近巨鹿路 (5403 3551) [10] Plush socks, RMB100. 安路 169, 近乌鲁木齐中路 (5403 3903) // market.zocou.com

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Present Perfect

Ho-ho-ho, it’s Christmas time again! Despite what Mariah Carey may want us to believe, we know you 14 do care about the presents underneath the Christmas 13 16 tree. And so do your loved ones. That’s why we’ve rummaged through the finest shops, designers and brands in town to find the best Christmas presents for everyone on your list — from culture vultures and beauty fanatics to foodies, fashionistas and more. There’s even something for your dog. Get inspired, and get shopping. 15 BY Marianna Cerini

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[11] Benefit makeup kit, HAI silk gown night robe, [15] A gift certificate for [17] Piling Palang “Bright RMB310. RMB1,300. Untour’s Oodles of Noodles Lights, Big City” gift kit, in- // 993 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Maoming Lu 南京西路 // No 1, Lane 8 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by food tour, RMB400/person. clusive of a square plate and 993号, 近茂名路 (6223 0260) Guangdong Lu 中山东一路8弄1号, 近广东路 // www.untourshanghai.com square container, RMB596. (6445 8218, www.annabel-lee.com) // 183 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 安福路 [12] A USD25 (RMB150) voucher [16] Madame Mao’s Dowry 183号, 近乌鲁木齐中路 (6422 7577) to spend at ModeinAsia.com. [14] M Diary 2014, RMB350. Christmas tree blown glass bau- // www.modeinasia.com // M on the Bund, 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, by bles, RMB60 each. Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号, 外滩五号7 // 207 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu 富民路207号, 近巨 [13] ANNABLE LEE SHANG – 楼, 近中山东一路 (6350 9988) 鹿路 (5403 3551)

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44 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com [18] Partybaby retro popcorn Amplifier, RMB6,000. Maoming Lu 进贤路126号, 近茂名南路, [31] One Day tearproof pa- making machine, RMB156. // Bldg 32, Wu Wei Creative Park, 1436 (6256 1054) pery wallet, RMB86. // www.nuandao.com Jungong Lu, by Xiangying Lu 军工路1436 // spoonhouse.taobao.com 号五维创意园区32号楼, 近翔殷路 (134 [27] Pinyin Press Baozi t-shirt, [19] Dinner for two at 7275 4027) RMB220. [32] Designed by Mary H pet Ultraviolet, RMB3,000 per // Madame Mao’s Dowry, 207 Fumin Lu, by Julu leash, RMB180. person, includes a 20-course [23] The Thing beanie, Lu 富民路207号, 近巨鹿路 (5403 3551) //designedbymaryh.com meal with wine pairing. RMB69.30. // uvbypp.cc // 276 Changle Lu, by Ruijin Yi Lu 长乐路276 [28] Shanghai Memory Game, [33] Cath Kidston tin (can be 号, 近瑞金一路 (6384 9229) RMB150. used to keep Fido’s treats!), [20] Somos Design “Old Sport // market.zocou.com RMB100. Elephant” gym bag, RMB280. [24] Candy by Papabubble, // Raﬄes City, 268 Xizang Zhong Lu, by Fuzhou // 271 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu 安福路271 号, RMB35-50 per bag. [29] Stem Organics toning Lu 西藏中路268号, 近福州路近武康路 (152 0217 8463) // 891 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu 巨鹿路891号, infusion and balancing face 近常熟路 (5423 1033) fluid, RMB960. [21] Shanghai Insiders hot // L-128, L/F, Xintiandi Style, 245 Madang Lu, wine sidecar winter tour, [25] Tickets to the American by Zizhong Lu 马当路245号新天地时尚购 RMB700 per person for two Hollywood Film Orchestra’s 物中心一楼L-128室近自忠路 (180 1728 hours or RMB975 per per- New Year’s Eve concert, 7493, mylohasbeauty.com) son for four hours (includes RMB180-880. mulled wine). // en.damai.cn [30] threeSociety silk bow tie, // www.shanghaiinsiders.com, book@ RMB399. insidersexperience.com, (138 1761 6975_ [26] Lomokino 35 mm movie // 157 Jinxian Lu, by Maoming Lu 进贤路157 camera, RMB788. 号, 近茂名路, (6217 8182,threesociety.com) [22] Jonas’ Design Biscuit Box // Lomography store, 126 Jinxian Lu, by

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 45 life&style fashion Arrivals What’s new on the scene By Marianna Cerini

Te d B a k e r Torula bags Big or small, bold or subtle, If you’re after some dapper clutch or holdall – bags are fashion creds this season, the accessory of choice for Ted Baker is your brand. The most ladies. So it’s with a label’s winter 2013 collection very merry heart that we is a neat display of prim and welcome the arrival of proper for both ladies and Torula bags in China. First gentlemen, with some of the launched in 2008 as a small best high-street contempo- weekend project on London’s rary tailoring around. Paying Portobello Market by self- tribute to the infinite cool taught Anglo-French de- of the 1930s, womenswear signer Emeline Coates, over (RMB519-12,499) is awash the span of only a few years with nostalgia and old-fash- the venture has turned into ioned glamour and comes in a thriving fashion label offer- a palette of soft nudes and ing luxurious bags for every- natural hues juxtaposed with day use. Churning out ultra- vivid reds, floral and prints. chic purses and retro-inspired Classic yet thoroughly mod- messengers – all delicately ern, it features luxurious knit- crafted in Istanbul – Coates wear, clean silhouettes and has perfected the art of the full-bodied lines. Men’s cloth- classic handbag. Each model ing (RMB379-8,699) is dap- – named after a London Regalo + per and debonair, urban yet neighborhood or street like urbane. Mustards and muted Chinatown, Columbia Road, E c o S h o p teals sit elegantly alongside Mothercare Hyde Park and Bond Street – dark reds and purples, while is a lavish treat of soft leather Regalo and Eco Shop are two Art Deco inspired jackets, With 52 years of history, UK and deep, warm colors that ventures sharing the same smart trousers, tailored blaz- retailer Mothercare is the make transitioning from closet-sized space on Anfu ers and heavy woolen fabrics ultimate pro when it comes day to night a total cinch. Lu. The former carries a slew lend a sophisticated, gentri- to baby goods and maternity RMB1,048-1,887. of delicate jewelry, quirky fied feel to the entire range. wear. The company – which // www.anyshopstyle.cn accessories and cutesy trin- TFZ already counts 55 shops kets, all personally sourced // B1, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Changde Lu 南 across China – has recently by owner Yiyi from across 京西路1515号嘉里中心B1层, 近常德路 opened its first flagship the globe and so reason- store in Shanghai, making ably priced, it’s hard not to the search for quality chil- end up with a new bauble dren’s clothes a whole lot in your pocket. A cluster of easier. Bright and airy, the colored stone rings (RMB258) 500-square-meter space is di- and hip round sunglasses vided into sections covering (RMB128) were some of our pretty much every aspect of favorite pieces, though we motherhood from pregnancy also fell hard for a selection to school time – spanning of Somos Design’s tarpaulin newborn, toddlers and ma- bags (RMB140-300). In the ternity clothing as well as other half of the store, Eco accessories, prams and toys. Shop showcases natural skin- Starting from RMB200 up to care products, candles and RMB1,000, the latest kids’ oils (RMB45-150) made by 2013 fall/winter collection proprietor Jason with fresh is a delightful assortment of base ingredients that smell playful outfits in eye-popping divine – a whiff of an orange hues that draw inspiration and cinnamon soap (RMB45) from the circus and the proved so good we almost far-away wonderlands. We ate the bar. Unpretentious particularly like the animal- and incredibly affordable, inspired onesies. Pity they this is a sweet little shop full don’t come in adult sizes. TFZ of funky gift ideas. // 688 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Sinan Lu 淮海 // 271 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu 安福路271 中路688号, 近思南路 (3366 0816) 号, 近武康路 (152 0217 8463)

46 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Style Butler

Scandinavian chic is having a moment. Known for turning functionality into a crucial element of cool, an increasing number of labels coming out of Sweden, Denmark and Norway have been getting serious fashion recognition lately – and are becoming highly sought-after by style-savvies on both sides of the ocean. Hailing from Copenhagen, Style Butler is one such brand. Launched in 2004 by designer Dane Pernille Leschly Halle, the fashion house pairs laid- back designs with quality fabrics, working with plush materials like cashmere, fur and silk to create luxurious- ly feminine looks that don’t compromise on comfort. Markise Standouts in their newly opened Anfu Lu store in- Entrepreneur Dov Koskas clude silk rib camisoles and moved to Shanghai seven delicate blouses (RMB399- years ago, and brought along 699) in a palette of wintery plenty of creative ideas and hues, as well as fluid, flowy an eye firmly set on China’s silk shirts (RMB1,199-1,999). fashion consumers and their Every piece is infinitely ver- ever-changing taste. He satile and figure-flattering, founded womenswear label with sharply tailored sepa- Markise last year and has rates that can seamlessly been garnering an increas- integrate into any woman’s ing number of followers wardrobe. ever since. Blending subtle // 163 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu 安 sophistication with simple, 福路271 号, 近乌鲁木齐中路 (6428 unpretentious aesthetics, 5838, www.stylebutler.com) Markise offers a balance between sexy and charming in a very French way. The latest fall/winter collection is a mix of fresh, slightly bohemian pieces of tailored separates and little dresses that are feminine yet edgy, often showing thoughtful details that punch up simple outfits in a thoroughly understated way. Never trying too hard, the label is sublimely chic and refreshingly cool, a welcome addition to the city’s blooming fashion scene. RMB616-1,450. // 22 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 复兴西路22号, 近乌鲁木齐路 (6071 2185, markise-collection.com)

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48 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com The Yin and yang of Vera Wang Bridal Wear designer talks tough By Marianna Cerini

he may be turn to fashion,” she says. “And once I began designing, figure the most skating became a huge inspira- prominent tion for me. In my bridal wear, S I try replicating the lines, the bridal-wear theatricality, the movements designer in the you get in a skater’s outfit. I am still a huge fan of the sport and world, but don’t I’m so proud of China’s excellent ever call Vera team. I absolutely love watching Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo Wang ‘girly.’ [China’s Olympic and world- champion figure-skating cou- In Shanghai in October to close ple]. I’d like to design their cos- this year’s Fashion Week, the tumes one day.” doyenne of wedding couture shows up to our meeting in the Vera Wang's Shanghai flaghip After a stint at Yves Saint swanky Shanghai Science Hall Laurent, she was scouted by JE decked head to toe in black – American Vogue and rose to unexpected from the queen of become one of the magazine’s white dresses – with leather leg- I grew up being exposed to the youngest ever fashion editors at gings and towering ankle boots the age of 23. “I learned a great that give off a slightly Goth air. greatest designs, but also, as a deal at Vogue,” she says. “I got “I just put on whatever,” the 64- to work with some of the great- year-old says as she flings off Chinese-American, to a world of est photographers that ever her tiny gray shrug and folds her lived — it’s kind of insane really pixie-like frame into a chair. “I grace, subtlety and mystery that came when I think back on it”. love t-shirts and leggings. They’re my uniform.” from within my own roots She stayed for 15 years, harbor- ing the dream of becoming a The powerhouse entrepreneur designer in her own right and, seems convinced that her lope: few other designers can have influenced me to always in 1987, joined Ralph Lauren. favored masculine, tomboy make a black bridal gown look look forward and beyond,” she Two years later, while planning aesthetic and offbeat attitude covetable, as Wang did in her says. “It was him who first con- her wedding to computer execu- has helped turn what began as fall 2012 collection. vinced me, aged 40, to start my tive Arthur Becker (from whom a single bridal boutique in 1990 own brand. He was my first and she is now separated) and into a fashion and lifestyle em- But it is clear Wang has other as- only investor at the time, and looking for a dress appropriate pire with an overall retail value pirations. Over the last decade, he certainly taught me a lot in to a “late bride,” she of more than US$1 billion. she has taken steps to expand terms of grasping as many op- noted a void in the her creative realm beyond a portunities as you can in life.” bridal industry and “I think it’s why I can do bridal dress that is worn once in a life- decided to fill it. In and evening so well,” she says. time, then preserved eternally However it was her mother, a 1990, a year after “Because I am not bridal and in plastic. translator for the United Nations her own nuptials, evening myself. My private style and worldly clothes enthusiast she opened her is more abstract and conceptual Working to cover every as- who regularly shopped the own boutique. than what you see in my bridal pect of a woman’s closet, she couture shows in Paris, who The rest is his- stores. Maison Martin Margiela, launched an urban, hip ready- introduced Wang to fashion. “I tory. Endless Rick Owens, Junya Watanabe, to-wear line in 2000 that’s a far grew up exposed to the greatest celebrities Comme des Garçons – these are cry from the matrimony march. designs, but also, as a Chinese- started wearing the designers I wear and love She followed that up with a dif- American, to a world of grace, Vera Wang for the most.” fusion line called Simply Vera in subtlety and mystery that came their big day, 2007. She has also made forays from within my own roots,” she from Jennifer Since starting her label, Wang’s into homeware with china, recounts. “That really educated Lopez and designs have unmistakably crystal and bedding, as well as me to develop a love for fashion Mariah stood out from the generally launched jewelry, shoes and with a capital ‘f.’ It’s not just Carey to conservative genre, marking cosmetics lines — at price points about the clothes. It’s the beauty Alicia a new, revolutionary chapter that stretch from luxury to mass behind them, the meaning they Keys and for the wedding-wear industry. market. carry.” Chelsea Wang has essentially redefined Clinton. the limits of what a wedding Born in New York City to wealthy A competitive figure skater in Her red dress can look like, making a immigrants from Shanghai, school – she tried but failed carpet name for herself with designs Wang attributes her business to make the 1968 US Olympic that are whimsical and feminine acumen to her father, a success- team – the designer also owes without feeling saccharine. “I ful entrepreneur in the phar- much of her aesthetic and ca- try to bring edginess to a tradi- maceutical industry. “I think my reer success to the icy discipline. tional business,” she says. And dad’s sense for business and ca- “When I didn’t make it as a boy, does she push the enve- pacity to grow his own fortune competitive skater, I decided to

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Wang's spring 2014 ready-to-wear

A look from Wang's fall/witer 2013 ready-to-wear I have a love for fashion with a capital ‘f.’ It’s not just about the clothes. It’s the beauty behind them, the meaning they carry Queen Vera making an entry at her Shanghai show

Backstage images from Wang's Shanghai Fashion Week show

Vips and celebs from all over China came to Shanghai to show the designer some love feature

wear, launched in 1993, has has since abolished the fee. proved equally successful. Wealthy brides-to-be, on their part, seem to have remained “But it’s my ready-to-wear that loyal to the bridal sovereign really expresses my creative vi- regardless: the sales team at the sion,” she’s keen to point out. Shanghai store assures us that “Bridal and red carpet are all the shop is as busy as it could about the girl, about making the be and plans for further growth client feel herself whatever the within China are, allegedly, circumstances. My ‘commercial’ afoot. collections, on the other hand, are purely about me.” The all-black interior of Wang's Shanghai bou- “It’s has been a very good time tique sets the tone for her edgy bridal couture for us to come to China,” says At the finale of Shanghai Fashion Wang. “And of course, being Week, Wang showed both Shanghai in 2006 to receive the ing Shanghai Fashion Week, Chinese-American, I am thrilled aspects of her fashion range. China Fashion Award (CFA) as although she could not be there to be here. Wo hen gaoxing,” Not one, but three collections International Fashion Designer in person to see the tremendous she continues in broken Chinese. Wang's spring 2014 ready-to-wear — fall 2013 ready-to-wear, of the Year, she became the impact her pieces had. Last spring 2014 ready-to-wear and first Chinese-American designer March, she opened her larg- “I have learned so much from fall 2014 bridal — were pre- to be globally recognized. Her est flagship store worldwide in the culture, from the work ethic. sented to hundreds of celebri- work soon turned into a symbol Xintiandi, a news that sparked And I love the cities: Beijing ties and fashion insiders during of fashion pride for a country some controversy – and right- reminds me of Washington, the ultra-exclusive event held that hadn’t experienced much fully hurt quite a few of her Shanghai of New York. Shenzhen in Xintiandi’s Taiping Park. The cred in the industry and also local followers’ pride – when is this impressive sourcing hub Chinese media, as always, gave triggered an outpouring of ad- the boutique announced a everyone in the industry goes rave reviews – and not just be- miration towards the designer RMB3,000 try-on fee. According to for work. It’s a vibrant coun- cause of her genuinely captivat- for making it in America. to a company statement, the try and I wish I could know it ing designs. policy aimed at “protecting the better,” she pauses. “I think This is Wang’s first time back copyright of the designer” in a if I could live here for just six Wang’s Chinese roots have since the accolade. In the mean- country famed for knockoffs. months, so much would come made her an instant fan favorite time she has made Asia – with back to me.” And, as she starts in Mainland China, where she China in particular – the main To many though, the sur- conversing in Chinese with her resonates with the general focus of her expanding empire. charge – only applied in China local publicists, we can see that public like few other design- In 2012, she presented her first – appeared highly prejudiced. too. ers do. When she traveled to Asian show in Shanghai dur- Realizing the PR faux pas, Wang

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For more Island allure travel deals, Devouring Hong Kong in 72 hours turn to p95 BY Monica Liau

Deep in the shadows of Hong Kong’s 8,000 skyscrapers and highrises, tradition lives nose to nose with the neon lights of Asia’s financial capital. A doorway for the world’s interlopers since 1842, this society manages to exude a glitzy international aura while remaining clannishly dedicated to insular customs – creating a string of cultural bubbles that mingle, but rarely merge.

Delectable eats... Clockwise from left: Kau Kee beef briskets, snake soup from Ser Wong Fun, Tim Ho Wan pork buns and fried chicken from Yardbird

n matters of the stomach, come brothers when those slices however, cultural divides be- Marvel as stooped seniors weighed of beef – cooked for more than I gin to fade. Zealots when it 10 hours, ribbed with fat, ag- comes to culinary pursuit, Hong down with bok choy and char gressively meaty and fall-apart Kongers – Chinese and expat tender – are thrown in front of alike – live by the code of “good sui trundle up the steep hills at a you, swimming in brawny beef food at any cost.” stock or arranged in generous captain’s clip slices over a tangle of fresh, yel- This means they will happily low e-fu egg noodles and a dol- squat on a stool, go elbow to lop of homemade oyster sauce. elbow, pay exorbitant fees for Grab a street-side breakfast regulations, it looks like this exotic meats and dine with the of sweet, bitter milk tea and tight-knit community might be For time-honored and careful most hipster of hipsters, as long wontons at the dumpling stand; kicked out by the end of 2014, Cantonese fare, grab dinner as nosh is top notch. each delicate package of pork replaced by yet another new, as- at 125-year-old Ser Wong Fun and shrimp swimming in fra- yet-undefined development. on Cochrane Street, which spe- Using the Central area – a womb grant, unbearably-concentrated cializes in snake soup: incred- for financial suits blowing off seafood broth. Moving towards Gough Street, ibly potent and used to chase steam and rambling tourists Kau Kee Restaurant is a stop away chills in the bone. Even if with oversized Nikons – as a Watch residents engage in that for any foodie worth their salt. you’re not interested in reptile jumping-off point during a long long standing practice of pok- Boasting a history of more ingestion, they have great local weekend (or visa run), one can ing at pork and bargaining for than 100 years, the spot has a delicacies like robust, inky-black find a rich mix of tantalizing eats vegetables. Marvel as stooped group of loyal followers (mean- blood sausages cured with anise within easy reach. seniors, weighed down with bok ing lines) hungry for luscious and cinnamon, and claypots choy and char sui, then trundle brisket. served bubbling with fish and Steps from the escalators, up the steep hills at a captain’s tofu. Graham Street Market – clocking clip. You’ll experience harsh lighting, in as the oldest open air bazaar painfully brusque service and, From there, mosey north to the in Hong Kong at 176 years old – Soak in this slice of life while most likely, a seat at a table full piers. Stop into Tim Ho Wan at is worthy of a morning gander. you still can. Due to zoning of strangers. But all eaters be- the IFC on your way. While the

52 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com original branch in Mongkok – up and coming local celebrity the cheapest Michelin-starred chef duo) and fashion studio restaurant in the world – is more Protest Design. The unpreten- famous, this IFC outpost has tious, light-hearted collabora- shorter queues (usually about tion offers great coffees, snacks www.thatsmags.com 20 minutes deep, as opposed to and fashion just above Man Mo two hours) and bakes the best temple. Continue exploring Tai pineapple barbecued pork buns Ping Shan Street and the wind- that will ever cross your reverent ing alleys behind it to discover lips: a crackly crust enfolding the local bakeries, bars, original art perfect balance of sweet and studios and even a leather work- Connecting people savory filling. Their zongzi, a mix shop where you can tan your of glutinous rice and stewed own cow hides. to the city chicken steamed in aromatic, vegetal lotus leaves, are also For dinner, join the cool crowd some of the best in town. and head to Bridges Street to score a spot at Yardbird, Add your extra weight to a ferry where all the waiters are gor- and head to Kowloon. After join- geous, wear tight pants and ing tourists for a walk along the speak at least two languages. boardwalk – make sure to say Representing a high-octane hey to Bruce Lee’s statue – pop movement of young chefs into The Peninsula for a taste of gussying up down home op- the colonial period, by way of tions, owners Matt Abergel cucumber sandwiches. As the and Lindsay Jang focus on hip oldest hotel in Hong Kong, this Japanese yakitori and homestyle gorgeous property has been cooking, reinvented for a new serving dainty afternoon teas generation and sold at reason- Subscribe through the post oﬃce: code 4-845 4-845 since 1928. No reservations are able prices. 邮局订阅代码 taken, so you should either ar- Contact: 021-2213 9018 *2806 [email protected] rive early or plan on waiting in When you get a seat (again, no the dramatic gilded lobby. The reservations), make sure you scones are truly great, buttery order deep-fried cauliflower and light, with strawberry jam covered in a spicy homemade and clotted cream. Head home Korean gochujiang sauce. It is across the water at sunset for a the most glamorous this beige romantic view of the skyline. vegetable has ever been: spicy, smoky, sweet and utterly perfect If you’re staying on the island, with a glass of shiso-infused take a detour from the pinch of soju. There is also juicy, gamey Central and head west towards grilled quail, melting skewers of Sheung Wan to take in an alto- chicken skin and fingers of sticky gether quieter side of the island. rice cake, caramelized in sugar Made up of a mix of young, art- and rolled in nori seaweed for a sy types and locals going about sticky, sweet, savory snack. their daily business, it’s a nice peek into both conventional It’s a dinner that blurs the lines life and a little-seen alternative of East and West, incorporating spirit. an intercontinental rowdiness that brings together some of Rest the hamstrings at Common the best elements this island has Grounds. This hidden gem, to offer. tucked up a steep flight of stone steps, is a joint project by Twin’s // For addresses and more to do in Hong Kong, Kitchen (run by identical broth- see the travel section at online.thatsmags.com ers Joshua and Caleb Ng, an

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 53 life&style hotels 3+1 Bedrooms

taying in 3+1 Bedrooms is a bar, with an adjacent seating like having a friend lend area and outdoor patio. And S you their apartment. A when you get peckish, you can friend who has immeasurably order dinner from nearby Café better taste than you, that is. Sambal right to your room.

Hidden away down a lane in The area is as fashionable as Zhangwang Hutong in Beijing’s they come too, with Gulou trendy Gulou District, literally – Dongdajie and Nanluoguxiang a we walked up and down twice few minutes walk away packed before noticing the sun-faded with cafes, boutiques and shops metal sliding steel door that full of all sorts of knickknacks, opens up into the hyper-chic while nearby Dada, Temple bars minimalist white interior – and Mao Livehouse make this once you do find it, you’re the very heart of hipsterdom. handed keys and then remain unbothered until it is time to Super-stylish without being pre- return them, which gives the tentious, 3+1 Bedrooms has got whole stay a super chilled vibe. the whole thing down in what’s light and spare, with king-size toiletries. a perfect example of effortless Owned by Cho Chong Gee, beds surrounded by low media and unfussy cool. NK who is behind modern consoles and retro seating, in a Rooms have no televisions, Malaysian eateries Café Sambal sleek setting of concrete floors but there is free Wi-Fi, and the // No. 17, Zhangwang Hutong, Jiu Gulou and Bistro Sambal Shanghai, and floor-to-ceiling windows. soft drink contents of the mini Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区旧 as the name would suggest Bathrooms see more hip décor, bar are also gratis. If you fancy 鼓楼大街张旺胡同17号 (10 6404 the place has only three rooms freestanding bathtubs, walk- a stronger drink, the lobby 7030, [email protected], and one suite, all pleasantly in showers and luxury brand reception counter doubles as www.3plus1bedrooms.com)

spa Jing’an Shangri-La, Chi The Spa

hi The Spa at Shangri-La ing 15-minute head massage is is not new to Shanghai administered to knock you out C beauty aficionados. completely. However, having Already a solid presence in the lots of accumulated tension in Pudong property of the interna- our back, we swapped it for a tional chain, this urban oasis has shoulder massage, which our branched out into the Jing’An therapist dispensed energetical- Shangri-La, settling into a home ly, releasing quite a few twinges that’s sparkling new and just a and pangs. The dried mixture tad trendier. on our visage was then rinsed off, revealing soft, supple skin Located on the fourth level, the with a lingering milky scent. In retreat is smaller but perfectly less than one hour, we managed formed. Certainly equally as to doze off, renew our face and luxurious as its older Pudong relax our soul in one fell swoop. sibling, this younger rendition Indulgence at its most effective. boasts a more intimate, hipper MC vibe and less lavish surroundings. Inside the treatment // 4/F, 1218 Yan’an Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu 延安 rooms, you’ll find piping hot tea, Blending Chinese and Western ly rejuvenated afterwards. 中路1218号4楼, 近铜仁路 (2203 8888) a rainforest shower and a full- techniques, Chi offers a range size armoire in which to store of holistic services that are a A Refresher Facial (RMB580/45 your stuff. Attention to detail perfect way to unwind for an minutes) is a time-efficient treat- is further evident in the warm hour or two, pretending you’re ment for busy types on the go. welcome: guests are greeted on a beach in Malaysia instead A skillful technician cleanses with soothing drinks and a long of chilly Shanghai. If you don’t your skin with natural, divine- form to fill in to make sure the have much time on your hands, smelling solutions, removing therapist knows your needs and however, express treatments are makeup and impurities. Then works on the knots that trouble also available, providing a way comes a cool, antioxidant-rich you the most. to unplug the mind for less than exfoliating face concoction. one hour and still feel complete- While the mask sets, a relax-

54 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com hotels Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hotel

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December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 55 arts collage Drum roll FILM Laura Ingalls WATCH Last month’s Coming to a theater near you… box office Firestorm Police Story 2013 1. Thor: The Dark World Dec 12 Dec 24 Rachel Gouk 2. Escape Plan 3. Hotel Transylvania As one half of Acid Pony Club, 4. Stalingrad Laura Ingalls has rocked many Shanghai parties and produced 5. LoveYou For Loving Me several albums. His most recent release, as Nahash, is a new black Andy Lau returns to the action Jackie Chan’s Police Story series is 6. Love Speaks metal-inspired six-track album of genre where he excelled in the one of the best action franchises drones, noise, haunting echoes Infernal Affairs trilogy (that in- ever. In the first one, a rustic 7.The Wolverine and all things mean and moody, spired The Departed). Once again mountainside village was com- entitled A Dying Breed. We asked it’s a story about cops and the pletely destroyed in the opening 8. Baby Blues him to reflect on his busy year. people that they use, but this scene. The second one’s climactic time Lau is in charge. On the fight took place in a fireworks fac- 9. Sweetheart Chocolate What inspired your new EP? prowl to take down the ringlead- tory. The immortal Police Story 3: Nahash is supposed to make peo- er of a criminal gang, Inspector Super Cop featured a motorcycle 10. Special ID ple feel a bit uncomfortable. It’s my Lui Ming Chit (Lau) takes matter chase on top of a moving train, way of venting. It was inspired by into his own hands. He uses a while 2004’s rebooted A New someone passing away in my fam- childhood friend and ex-convict Police Story introduced the con- ily and, in large part, by the stupid To Sing Pong (Gordon Lam) as an cept of a villianously sadistic ex- things you read on Facebook. It’s a informant. The plan goes awry – treme sports youth gang. Number continuation of what I do in Death cue spectacular action scenes that six sees Chan portray a Mainland to Ponies – a band in which I play will have further pop as Hong cop in what has been described drones on a keyboard through gui- Kong’s first 3D police thriller. as the grittiest and darkest of the tar pedals and sing/scream until I series. can taste blood in my mouth. Source: MTime.com

Acid Pony Club did a music and GOSSIP movie mashup at the JUE Festival. What was that like? Brotherly love That was the best shit ever and we’re doing it again every month at The Shelter starting Dec 19. We Shanghai Bona Insun International call this live cinema and it’s a true Theater Complex accidentally raised interaction between visuals and film fans’ hopes for a Thor and Loki music. bromance last month, when they displayed a homoerotic fan-made Any other memorable parties this poster for Thor: The Dark World, year? which showed the Marvel super- Shows I really enjoy are playing hero cuddling up to his evil brother. live with Death to Ponies or with The latter looks particularly content Acid Pony Club when we bring our as he snuggles up to Thor’s chest. studio on stage and make partly The original showed Thor pulling improvised techno live sets equally the same move with his girlfriend, inspired by noise and dance music. Jane.

Anything else you’re working on that’s got you excited? Masterful Mice Ani-Mao We’re producing some tracks with DJ Mia for a live set we’re playing together and I’ve already started A Chengdu couple caused a stir on- This month is full of Mao Zedong’s work on the next Nahash release line in August when they released 120th birthday celebrations, and a which will be heavier and scarier. a seven-minute cartoon about 3D cartoon film Shaoshan Youths – I’m looking forward to starting three martial arts mice, hoping to The Story of Chairman Mao is set to work on albums for Round Eye become the disciples of the expert reenact the Great Helmsman’s teen- and Xiao Xiao Yin Yi. But I don’t Master Mouse. Although criticized age years. Clips were screened at the get excited. I’m French. I live in a for its similarities to Kung Fu Panda, Changsha International Animation constant state of underwhelmed the couple had the last laugh when and Games Exhibition in Mao’s Hunan moodiness, much like your cat. the Pixar-style production received hometown. Animated depictions of a Golden Dragon nomination from revolutionary leaders had been taboo // Listen to the Nahash album at the China Animation & Comic until now with future films on the huashanrecords.bandcamp.com. To read the Competition (CACC) for Best Online teenage years of other recent histori- full interview, visit online.thatsmags.com/city/ Animation. Guess they weren’t cal figures coming soon. shanghai such rats after all.

56 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Edited by Andrew chin & zoey zha [email protected]

Canvassed For more art On the Shelves exhibitions in Shanghai this READ month, turn to Imagine Sisyphus Happy p88 Just out

Inspired by her stay in Award-winning author Bill Porter (aka Red Pine) is Beijing, French artist a trusted translator of Buddhist and Taoist poetry. Valerie Honnart depicts In Yellow River Odyssey, he follows the world’s sixth the myth of Sisyphus longest river from its mouth to its source high on the through traditional Tibetan plateau, making stops at the hometowns of Chinese painting. Pieces historical figures like Confucius and Laozi and mixing echo the Ancient Greek observations of China’s rich history with its present tale of the deceitful king culture. punished by the gods by having to complete the impossible, repetitive task of In the German literary-prize winning The King of rolling a boulder up a hill. China, Tilman Rammstedt observes the misadven- Honnart links the past and tures of a man who gives his grandfather an all-ex- present through her use penses-paid trip to China. However, different reasons of stone – essential to the prevent the two from actually going. Armed with a story and a staple in tradi- guidebook, Keith writes a series of increasingly sur- tional Chinese landscape real letters to his family detailing their fictitious trip paintings. Additional to China. pieces explore her solutions for finding happiness in the mundane. The HMS Poseidon was one of Britain’s most modern submarines when it sank off the Chinese coast // Imagine Sisyphus Happy runs in 1931. The previously forgotten event triggered until Dec 29. Philippe Staib Gallery, massive changes in submarine design and rescue Building 4, Room 102, 50 Moganshan procedures. Award-winning reporter and SinoScuba Lu 莫干山路50号4-102室 (6298 founder Stephen R. Schwankert reveals its secret 0729, www.philippestaibgallery.com) salvaging in 1972. Poseidon: China’s Secret Salvage of Britain’s Lost Submarine traces his seven-year journey to find out why.

Classic Transcripted Causing a Scene Yundi BooshkaBaash “I always challenge myself to be better each time, almost killing myself. I hope this spirit can pass on to more young people through the Since 2009, this mini-festival has sculpture.” been offering a diverse range of musical styles. While this spring’s edition was marred by an unexpected crackdown, they’re back with a diverse lineup that runs December 6 In a country full of young classical to 7 and includes Scandinavian post- prodigies, Yundi stands out. The rock instrumentalists Caves of Steel Chongqing native drew interna- and Chicago house pioneer Alton tional attention for becoming Miller. The festival kicks off with the first Chinese winner of the their traditional opening party, fea- XIL Chopin International Piano turing three of Shanghai’s hardest Competition at the age of 18. hitting bands. Iron Virgin will play a Since then, he’s performed on the set of Iron Maiden classics, Noukilla world’s most prestigious stages will get the dance floor bumping and is celebrated as the leading and the city’s Studio 188 super- exponent of Chopin’s music. His group will debut their 13-year old highly anticipated show includes singing wunderkind Asha Mei who a mix of Chopin, Beethoven and recently wowed over 5,000 people national folk songs. Hong Kong action legend Jackie Chan reflects on his legacy last en-route to winning the Shanghai month, while unveiling a statue of him taking on a dragon. Created Glee top prize. // Dec 23, 7.30pm, RMB80-1680. Shanghai by Israeli-American sculptor Omri Amrany, the piece, called ‘Battle Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by of Harmony,’ is comprised of thousands of hand-modeled Jackies, // Booshkabaash’s opening night party is on Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 (40 a metaphor that your biggest opponent is yourself. Deep. It can be Dec 6, 9pm, RMB50. 288 Melting Pot, 288 0610 3721) found in front of the still unopened JC Film Gallery in Putuo District, Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu泰康路288号, 近瑞 a strong sign that the RMB40 million complex will finally open to the 金二路 (www.booshkabaash.com) See page 90 public next April. for details on additional events.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 57 arts lead The Ballad of Kusama Yayoi What makes the polka dot queen of avant-garde tick? BY Andrew Chin and Zoey Zha

Despite voluntarily living at the Seiwa Hospital for the Mentally Ill in Tokyo since 1977, influential Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi has seen her stock go way up recently. In the last five years, the 85- year-old has collaborated with everyone from Marc Jacobs to the London Underground, sales of her works are setting auction records and people are packing into major retrospectives of her career around the world. Now, the first major exbibit of her work to come to China opens at MoCa Shanghai on December 15, the only Mainland stop on the two-year A Dream I Dreamed world tour and a rare opportunity to delve into the world of a true artistic original.

usama Yayoi’s childhood like 1969’s Grand Orgy to Awaken was unhappy – abusive the Dead at the MOMA, that con- K mother, suicidal thoughts sisted of her painting dots on na- and frequent hallucinations that ked performers. In an open letter, bled into her work. Born on she offered her body to Nixon in March 22, 1929 in Nagano into a exchange for ending the Vietnam prosperous conservative family, War, but her biggest controversy she began to paint her iconic came at the 1966 Venice Bienalle’s polka dots and nets into water- debut of her infamous Narcissus color, pastel and oil paintings Garden. when she was ten years old. Showing up uninvited, and in a “Art is everything for me. Without golden kimono, Kusama set her art, there is no way I would have ‘kinetic carpet’ of hundreds of mir- had connection with society,” she rored metal spheres on the lawn. says matter-of-factly. “Every mo- She then proceeded to sell indi- ment in every day, I’ve lived for vidual pieces for 1,200 lire before creation. I hate the thought of my organizers shut her down. It was a power of art becoming weaker. bold comment on art’s commodi- I have kept my spirits high to fication by an audacious provoca- present my art with never-ending teur in an era full of them. desire for creation.” “Back then I was filled with the She followed her muse at an early struggle in my heart as ever,” age, dropping out of the prestig- Kusama says. “Looking back, many ious Kyoto Municipal School of art critics say that my influence Arts and Craft’s Nihonga painting can be seen in the transition of program to host solo exhibitions contemporary art in America. I in Tokyo. An early correspondence am so happy that the art I created with modernist painter Georgia inspired artists like Andy Warhol. O’Keefe convinced her to move Repetition, minimalism and mag- to New York. By 1958, she had nification — these are my con- settled into a New York City apart- cepts which I believe is spreading ment, exhibiting with pop-art among many artists.” pioneers Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg, working in the same I'm so happy the art I created inspired By 1973, poor health and Cornell’s studio as sculptur Eva Hesse, dat- death convinced her to move back ing influential artist Joseph Cornell artists like Andy Warhol. Repetition, to Japan. An attempt at art deal- and selling her first Infinity Net ing failed and in 1977 she moved painting to minimalist sculptor minimalism and magnification – these into her hospital home, a short Donald Judd for US$200 — the distance from her studio. As she 1959 piece No. 2 sold for US$5.1 are my concepts slipped from the art world’s mem- million at a 2008 Christie’s auction, ory, she spent the 1980s writing the then record sale of a living novels and poems like Manhattan female artist’s work. bling in sculpture and creating great. Her work hasn’t changed Suicide Addict and Double Suicide infinity mirror rooms. Her 1968 that much. In a way she has at Sakuragazuka. The 1960s saw Kusama develop film Kusama’s Self-Obliteration won repeated her style but is expand- her original style. Her first gallery- prizes at film festivals and she also ing her artwork bigger whether She would make her grand reen- sized installation Aggregation: One dabbled in fashion. through form, meaning or ele- trance into the art world with her Thousand Boats Show opened in ments used. She is a total artist.” dazzling Pumpkin at the Japanese 1963 at the Gertrude Stein Gallery “Her style is very, very unique,” Pavillion at the 1993 Venice wowing attendees, including notes A Dream I Dreamed, curator For a time, she even outshone Bienalle. The mirrored room con- Warhol. She continued with her Kim Sun-hee. “She created her Warhol, garnering front page cov- sisted of pumpkin sculptures and infinity net paintings while dab- own art world and that’s why she’s erage for outrageous happenings a magician robe-adorned Kusama.

58 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com All images from Yayoi Kusama Studio

The wonderful world of Kasuma Yayoi (top, left to right): Obliteration Room (2002), No. 2 (1959), Manhattan Murder Suicide, Yellow Pumpkin (2000), Moment of Regeneration (2001), Pumpkin (1991), Love is Calling (2013), Narcissus Garden (1966). First page: Self-Portrait (2000)

Since then, she’s been commis- “Asia’s contemporary art history getic and sometimes paints two messages to the young genera- sioned to create elaborate projects is very short and her exhibitions paintings in a day. She doesn’t tion. I think that people should such as the Thousands of Eyes floor were successfully touring impor- have interests like us and concen- look at all the world’s chaotic bar- exhibit at the Queen Elizabeth tant cities in Europe, America and trates solely on her work. She says ren troubles with calmer, deeper, II Courts of Law in Brisbane and South America,” Kim says. “She’s she’s living for art, living by art, liv- straighter and fairer eyes – to com- a 120-foot reproduction of her the most important artist in con- ing off art (laughs). She’s truly that plete life with peace and love.” Yellow Trees painting on an un- temporary art and many museum kind of artist that doesn’t have any completed condominium in New directors were interested, so we desire except art.” // A Dream I Dreamed runs from Dec 15 to Mar York’s Meatpacking District. decided to do an Asian tour exhi- 30, RMB50. MOCA Shanghai, People’s Park, 231 bition.” Although Kusama continues to Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民公园, “I love creating large scale works. be prolific, she will not be attend- 南京西路231号, 近黄陂北路 (6327 1282, With my vast longing spirit, I want The result is 118 works that reflect ing the exhibition. She paints www.mocashanghai.com) to express what I owe as a human Kusama’s career, including iconic in a wheelchair and relies on being in this endless eternity. pieces like Yellow Pumpkin and two assistants for menial tasks. win! Large scale works are effective to Narcissus Garden, infinity mirror Regardless, she remains motivated We have a pair of tickets for develop a world of hope, passion rooms like I’m Here But Nothing and was thrilled that over 300,000 the Kusama Yayoi exhibit. and innovation,” Kusama says. and the popular Obliteration people attended the opening stop Simply answer the following Room, an interactive piece where in Daegu. She hopes more will see question: While she’s beloved internation- attendees are given colorful stick- her work’s debut in China. ally – indie group Boy Least Likely ers and invited to create their own What year was Kusama's Louis To – even wrote a song praising Kusama Yayoi piece. “I am so moved,” she says. “I have Vuitton line released? her Asian crowds haven’t really always read Chinese poetry and seen Kusama’s work. It’s a problem “I visited her four times in prepar- literature with deep respect since Answer with the subject that Daegu Art Museum director ing this exhibition and she put in a I was a teenager. I have been in- ‘Kasuma Yayoi' to win@urba- Kim Sun-hee sought to rectify with lot of effort to make new artwork volved in art and literature for a natomy.com by December 11. the A Dream I Dreamed exhibition. for it,” Kim says. “She’s very ener- long time and I need to leave my

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 59 arts music Queen of Peking Opera Celebrating the Legacy of Mei Lanfang BY Andrew Chin

(clockwise from left) Mei Lanfang without the makeup, hosting Charlie Chaplin in Shanghai, in his classic dan roles.

his month may be domi- performers, Mei made his stage nated by the 120th birth- Mei was arguably China’s first pop star; debut at the historic Guanghe T day celebrations of Mao Theater in Bejing at 10. Despite Zedong, but another national cigarettes were named after him and being told by an early teacher icon is being feted for the same that his dull eyes would limit his anniversary. Mei Lanfang was a popular saying was that a good wife opportunities, Mei was a star by arguably China’s greatest actor his teens. – impressive because he pre- should be like Mei Lanfang dominantly played the female His fame reached a national level dan role in Peking opera. He’s when he gave a sterling three day credited for popularizing the art elevated the dan into the starring performance at Shanghai’s Dan abroad, where his fans included role by combining elements of Gui stage at what is now Fuzhou Charlie Chaplin, silent film Zorro the qinyi (noble lady), huadan (co- Lu and Hubei Lu in 1913. Three Douglas Fairbanks and German quettish woman) and daomadan years later he performed for 45 playwright Bertolt Brecht. (female warrior) into a new straight days, before moving to huashan character that excelled in the city in 1918 to star in the Remembered as the best of his singing, dancing and martial arts. silent film Chun Xiang Nao Xue – era’s Four Great Dan, Mei was Chun Xiang Disturbs the Studies. much more. He brought a number The techniques he introduced of innovations to Peking Opera, led to the development of the By then, Mei was arguably China’s from makeup (he was the first “Mei School” that is regarded as first pop star; cigarettes were to wear lipstick), music (his pro- one of the three major dramatic named after him and a popular ductions popularized the erhu performing systems in the world, saying then was that “a good wife in shows), choreography (his alongside the naturalistic method should be like Mei Lanfang and a iconic sword dance in Farewell My acting school of Constantin good son like [fellow actor] Zhou Concubine) and, most importantly, Stanislavsky and Brecht’s Epic Xinfang.” characterization. Theater of artifice. Shanghai had a profound influ- At a time when females were Born on October 22, 1894 to a ence on his work. While Mei had barred from performing, Mei family of Peking Opera and Kunqu been lauded for reviving old arias

60 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com and for changing the emphasis poverished life, but was embraced Mei Baojiu has successfully carried from singing to performing in by the new Chinese Communist on his father’s Mei School and is Peking Opera, he was influenced Party (CCP). the head of the Beijing Peking by the city’s modern drama that Opera Troupe. Since August, the used elaborate sets, electric stage Following 1949, Mei served as di- group has been retracing Mei lights and modern stories. rector of the China Beijing Opera Lanfang’s tour as part of his 120th Theater, director of the Chinese birthday celebrations and they During this Golden Age, Mei Opera Research Institute and vice- come to Shanghai this month. was the first star to perform chairman of China Federation of outside the country. He toured Literary and Art Circles. A consum- // Beijing Peking Opera Troupe performs Cycles Japan three times (1919, 1924 mate worker, Mei was planning an of Sixty Years Appointment: 120th Anniversary of and 1956), while his 1930 North extensive tour of northwest China Mei Lanfang’s Concerts, Dec 6, 7.15pm, RMB100- American and 1935 European when he died of a heart attack on 580. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 300 Renmin Da shows drew audiences that in- August 8, 1961. Dao, by Huangpi Bei Lu 人民大道300号, 近黄 cluded Stanislavski, Brecht, Irish 陂北路 (400 106 8686, www.shgtheatre.com) playwright George Bernard Shaw While he and Peking Opera were and purportedly Stalin. When denounced during the Cultural win! Chaplin and Shaw visited China, Revolution, his legacy has been they made sure to see Mei. Battle Against the Invaders, donat- restored. His last home on We have a pair of tickets for ing profits to those affected by Beijing’s Hugosi Lu was converted the Mei Lanfang anniversary While he was busy spreading the war. By 1937 it was too late, as into the Mei Lanfang Memorial show to give away. Simply an- Chinese culture around the world, Shanghai fell to the Japanese. Mei Museum in 1986, while the Mei swer the following question: tensions were growing with Japan fled to Hong Kong, only to return Lanfang Grand Theater opened back home. As the Japanese tight- in 1942 once that city was also in 1997. His life was turned into With 1993 film about Peking ened their grip on the country, occupied. the splashy 2008 biopic Forever Opera won the Cannes Palme from 1932 Mei settled into a villa Enthralled, but his biggest legacy D'or? at what is now 87 Sinan Lu. Despite having numerous fans lies in the work of his son, Mei in the puppet government, Mei Baojiu. Answer with the subject ‘Mei To raise spirits, he created a refused to perform and grew a Lanfang' to win@urbanatomy. number of patriotic shows like beard in protest. He lived an im- A superb dan in his own right, com by December 4. THE LEGACY Mei Baojiu and disciple Hu Wenge BY ZOEY ZHA

great male dans. Wu, to give him three injections Michael Jackson and Celine Dion’s to make him ill. Dr. Wu was very songs, which are all great works. How would you describe Master experienced and warned him They help me with my perform- Mei Lanfang? that these dosages were likely to ances. Different forms of arts can Mei: To me, he was impeccable put his life in danger. My father co-exist well, but you have to un- as an artist and a great man. Back decided to take the risk. When derstand them properly first. then, xi zi – the mocking name those officials came for the third for stage performers – were not time, my seriously ailing father As the third successor of Mei well educated. They were treated left them no choice but to give Opera and a male dan yourself, as people with low status. My up asking him to perform. Even what are the challenges for male father, however, was more of a they were in awe. I still remember dan as opposed to female ones? scholar than a stage performer. clearly how much pain my father Hu: Indeed most of the famous He indulged in researching op- was in after the injections. dan now are females, which is era, writing poems and painting. easy to understand. A good dan He enriched his performances Peking Opera is quintessentially should be a combination of good by absorbing the essences of all Chinese but its popularity is fad- figure, great facial expressions art forms. That is what is unique ing. Do you think that the art and a beautiful voice. For exam- about my father and why Mei form is being marginalized? ple, perfecting a tender voice is Mei Baojiu showed up to the Opera earned its recognition and Mei: I wouldn’t say it is being time-consuming for a male per- Shanghai press conference for reputation. I used to compare him marginalized but I did have an former. his father’s 120th Anniversary to a crystal ball – a symbol of per- interesting experience. A young Concert with a humble smile. The fection. And as I recall, he never girl presented flowers after my But the male dan is part of tradi- youngest son of Mei Lanfang has scolded anyone. performance and said she would tional Peking opera culture. We become a legendary dan in his like to learn Peking Opera. When have an advantage in terms of qi own right, and the catalyst for the Master Mei grew a beard when I asked if she knew about Mei and for stretching stage perform- tour. While happy to be back in threatened by Japanese army Lanfang, she hesitated and said, ances. After all, a good perform- his birthplace, the 80-year-old was officials. Do you remember what “Mei Yanfang (a famous deceased ance comprises steady techniques understandably exhausted from that situation was like? Hong Kong pop singer) was and understanding of the role. traveling with the crew through Mei: Those Japanese officials in- great.” When it comes to understand- four cities. However, he chatted truded into our house at Sinan Lu ing, it is truly a genderless ques- with That’s about his father’s leg- three times. My father knew what That’s when I figured that it isn’t tion. Mei Opera is not famous acy while introducing his best dis- they were plotting, but he knew the art that’s being marginalized for exuberant performances but ciple, Hu Wenge, who he hopes better and would never cave in. but the culture itself hasn’t been for proper presentation of a rich will continue the Mei tradition of He asked an acquaintance, Dr. properly introduced. I listen to character.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 61 arts film Shanghai Short Film Awards Meiwenti Productions celebrates the amateur auteur BY Andrew Chin

ver the past month, budding Spielbergs have O been spotted filming The whole idea is to motivate people on the Metro, converting their apartments into crime scenes to learn about film and show them that and making friends dress in ridiculous outfits in an attempt to everyone can make one capture the Best Film Award at the Shanghai Short Film Awards at the historic Xinguang Cinema make a movie with friends, then Over 100 people were involved Attendees vote on the People’s on December 15. you will do it.” in the nine-month making of 90 Choice Award. Regardless of who Days Visa. During post-production wins, Vargas describes the party Meiwenti Productions is organ- Vargas epitomizes the festival’s of the film, Vargas created the as one of the best in town. izing the eleventh edition of this can-do spirit. Since moving to Shanghai Short Film Contest to contest that celebrates DIY film- Shanghai a decade ago with no sustain the buzz that the film cre- “It’s very sexy because girls dress making. Participants are given film experience, he’s made two in- ated. nice, but since you’re seeing four weeks to submit an eight- to dependent full-length films, 2006’s something on screen, it makes twelve-minute film related to the 90 Days Visa and the upcoming “A lot of people that participated it very conducive to talking,” he theme ‘One Night Stand.’ Quakebeam – an experimental sci- in the beginning have become says. fi-action-comedy with completely professionals,” Vargas says. “In a “The whole idea is to motivate improvised dialogue. way, Meiwenti is like a trampoline // Dec 15, 3.30-6pm, RMB90-230. Xinguang people to learn about film and where people realize they can do Cinema, 586 Ningbo Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu 宁 show them that the technology is Like many artists, Vargas’ motiva- this and continue.” 波路586号, 近广西北路 (donjuanvargas. here so everyone can participate tion came from distaste. In this wix.com/meiwenti, meiwentiproductions@ in film,” explains Meiwenti found- case, it was the Adam Sandler- Submitted films have ranged from outlook.com) er Juan Vargas. starring dramedy Spanglish. film noir to sarcastic, comedic win! takes on conventional Hollywood “A lot of people want to make “That movie was so crap,” he romance to stop motion. The best We have a pair of tickets for the movies but they’re afraid of the says. “I was outraged, especially are screened at the awards show Shanghai Short Film Awards to quality and what people are going because these movies get millions with a jury of industry profession- give away. Simply send an e- to think. The idea is to kick you of dollars in funding. I called my als awarding Best Film, Second mail with the subject ‘Shanghai in the ass to get off the sofa. If friends and told them I wanted to Best Film, Best Actor and Best Short Film Awards’ to win@ur- you’re having fun learning how to do a movie.” Actress. banatomy.com by December11.

CHINA'S MICRO-FILM BOOM

Online independent film is gain- collaborator Lü Yue. ing steam in China. Known as wei dian ying 微电影 in Chinese, That series also includes My Way, industry experts estimate that a film about a transgendered over 2000 micro-films are made woman in Hong Kong that has per year compared to 500 fea- received more than four million tures. Directors like The Chopstick hits since being posted on Youku. Brothers have leveraged viral The artistic film’s success has given successes into feature film op- optimism that micro-film offers an portunities, while companies like opportunity to fully pursue artistic Lenovo and Intel have had success projects. using the form to push their brand message. Even Yao Ming is getting The Chopstick Brothers in Old Boys Although the State Administration into the act, starring with his wife Internet users watch online videos, panies like Tencent, Sina, Sohu of Radio, Film and Television in a public service micro-film this with an estimated 30 million peo- and Youku have been increasingly (SARFT) announced restrictions August about the importance of ple that shoot, edit and produce creating and depending on their last year on micro-films, they have designated drivers when drinking. them. original productions. Youku’s first placed the onus on video sites to original online sitcom, Hip-Hop monitor the material. Despite the Although debates rage on what The Chopstick Brothers gained Office Quartet, has garnered over regulations, various government actually constitutes a micro-film, fame with with 2010’s Old Boys. 200 million hits and launched its agenies have organized hundreds everyone agrees that the trend The 43-minute movie shows two fifth season in July. of micro-film festivals, and the will continue. At its most basic, old high school friends attempt- biggest issues surround how the they are non-feature length videos ing to recapture their youthful The company teamed with the medium will evolve as it leaves the that are submitted onto streaming glory by participating in a singing Hong Kong International Film underground. services like Youku. contest. It has generated over 60 Festival Society on the Beautiful million hits. 2012 micro-film series that in- // To see some of China’s most successful mi- The China Internet Network cluded contributions by Golden croﬁlm projects, see the expanded online story Information (CNNIC) reported that As China subtly introduces meas- Horse-winning director Tsai Ming- at online.thatsmags.com 65.9 percent of China’s 372 million ures to curb online piracy, com- Liang and frequent Zhang Yimou

62 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com music Top Floor Circus Why So Serious? By Zoey Zha

here is no more quintes- developed in northern cities like sential Shanghai rock We don’t intend Beijing and Lanzhou, but we do T band than Top Floor have great southern rock bands. On regrets… Circus. Since forming in 2001, to write more The competition is much less No. We’re devoted to making they’ve released four full-length fierce here. We are encouraged each album but discussions end records, including the just re- Mandarin to create out of pure interest and once they’re completed. As long leased 30-song double album absolute joy. as we’re satisfied, it doesn’t mat- Money Ruins a Relationship (Yet songs. Top Floor ter. After all, why so serious? a Relationship Ruins Money and On singing in Shanghainese… Perfection is never our goal. the Relationship) that prominent- Circus stands for When we perform on national ly features new member Fanfan’s stages like the MIDI Music Festival, // Top Floor Circus headlines their annual female vocals. Featuring satirical Shanghai dialect we will pick Mandarin songs or Shanghai Calling! Christmas Party on Dec 24, observations about city life sung at least have subtitles. We do get 8pm, RMB100-150. MAO Livehouse, 3/F, 308 completely in Shanghainese and so be it concerned that audiences from Chongqing Nan Lu, by JianguoZhong Lu 重庆 (they were briefly banned from different places will have difficulty 南路308号, 近建国中路 (6445 0086) performing in the city due to connecting with Shanghainese controversial 2009 pre-Expo On song inspiration… dialect. Having said that, we don’t song ‘Shanghai Welcomes You’,) Trivial things – real life, so to say. intend to write more Mandarin win! TFC’s wild Christmas shows have I think we’re exposed to those songs. Top Floor Circus stands for We have three tickets for the become a holiday rock tradition. over-sentimental love songs now. the Shanghai dialect and so be it. Shanghai Calling show to give We chat with the group’s bassist Missing a date won’t kill anybody. away. Simply answer the follow- Su Yong about what makes the We will live even if we can’t be On future plans… ing question: band tick after a dozen years. the brightest star in the sky. That’s We always say, we’re not a group who we are – normal people. We of ambitious people. We get What is Top Floor Circus' On the evolution of the group… worry about being late for work if together, chat, write down ideas Shanghainese name? We started by playing experimen- we stop for breakfast. That’s how and then sing them out. Yet, tal music and then we tried rock we wrote ‘Shanghai 25 Hours’. when it comes to money, we Answer with the subject ‘Top and punk. On our last album we make sure that everyone gets the Floor Circus’ to win@urbanato- even tried xiao qingxin (indie- On China’s rock scene… right amount. That’s how we keep my.com by December 11. pop). We like being diverse. Chinese rock culture originally united. (laughs) STEPPE BROTHERS Ajinai’s Mongolian folk fusion BY Karol Zawistowski

ince forming in Beijing music. It is becoming an im- described as expansive and unre- in 2009, Ajinai has built portant and innovative way for strained, like a wild horse neigh- S a dedicated following. Mongolians to spread our music. ing or a breeze in the grasslands. Their 2012 self-titled debut There will be definitely more new album demonstrated their un- attempts in our future work. Your group features throat canny ability to turn traditional singing. Is that a dying art or are Mongolian tunes into songs What type of things do you sing there many people still practic- // Dec 6, 8.30pm, RMB60 (with a bottle of with oodles of contemporary about? ing it? Guinness). Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by appeal. Fresh from a European Most of our music involves This kind of throat singing is Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延安西路 (5237 tour, bandleader Hugjiltu chat- concerns of the current situa- called khoomei and is traditional 8662, www.moremusic.cn) ted with us ahead of their tion and issues of the prairie in Mongolia. It has a very distinc- December 6 show in Shanghai and Mongolian people. We also tive sound and compresses lots as part of the Guinness MORE adapted some local folk songs of emotional tension. Not many win! Music Series, spotlighting which have either great signifi- people in Mongolia were learning We have a pair of tickets for China’s urban folk scene. cance or distinctive local charac- it and it came close to dying, but the Ajinai show to give away. teristics. recently more young people are Simply answer the following How did Ajinai start mixing starting to study it. There are a lot question: Mongolian music with contem- Which of the band’s unique in- of khoomei teachers in schools. porary sounds? struments gets the most ‘oohs’ With which kind of hair is I come from a traditional music and looks when you play live? What does the future hold? the bow of the morin khuur background, but in Beijing there Probably the morin khuur. The au- The new album should be re- stringed? are so many musicians who come dience is fascinated when we play leased in 2014 and is a bit differ- from different backgrounds doing it and its sounds are very special. ent from our last one. Our new Answer with the subject ‘Ajinai’ various styles of music, so we are It's a wooden two-stringed instru- band members are bringing more to [email protected] by always trying to bring out differ- ment whose neck has the form of of an electro and Mongolian mu- December 4. ent possibilities in Mongolian a horse-head; its sound has been sic mix.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 63 arts dance Heartbeat of Home Creators of Riverdance ready for their encore BY Andrew Chin What do you do for an encore after a worldwide sensation like Riverdance? When director John McColgan and producer Moya Doherty adapted a seven-minute dance routine from the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest into a full-length stage production in 1995, they couldn’t expect that 22 million people across forty countries would attend. Rather than rest on their laurels, the couple are back with ambitious new production Heartbeat of Home, making its international debut in China this month.

cast of 29 dancers, Flatley’s Lord of the Dance), Latin cutting-edge projection dancer Clare Craze (pro dancer on A technology and a ten- Dancing with the Stars) and Afro- piece band have been brought Cuban dancer Teneisha Bonner in to complete McColgan and (star of Into the Hoods, the longest Doherty’s vision, “to reach new running dance show in West End heights of excellence in music history). and dance in a contemporary interpretation.” While Carey praises all of the dancers as “absolute stars,” he Heartbeat of Home follows three singles out the standout perform- separate groups – in Ireland, ance of Irish dance male lead Spain and Africa – forced to leave Bobby Hodges. their homelands in search of a better future. The show’s first act “He couples a captivating stage pays homage to that first genera- presence with a cool effortless tion of travelers as they reset their vibe looking like a Hollywood lives, while the second act is a movie star,” Carey gushes. “All the celebration of the present, where guys in the audience want to be cultures and dances have merged. him and all the girls want to date him!” “We wanted to not only reflect the changing face of modern More than 40,000 people have Ireland but to embrace the already fallen under Hodges and story of immigration and how All the guys in the audience want to the show’s sway since its raptur- we have traveled to new worlds ous official debut at Dublin’s Bord where we communicate to each be him and all the girls want to date Gáis Energy Theatre on October 2. other through music and dance,” Audiences and critics raved about Doherty explains. him! its initial ten-day run, and a performance was filmed for a 2014 “It’s a show from our deep rooted DVD release. culture taking the much loved Theatre in Dublin. “The fusion says and it pays off in the ‘Don’t rhythms of flamenco, tango and numbers took a lot more time Slip Jig’ scene that recreates a The show will travel to China for salsa with modern street rhythms and collaborative effort to get the famed photo of workers eating pairs of performances in Beijing to create a beautiful experience right mix and blend of styles that lunch on an iron girder high and Shanghai, before making its together with the wonderful was exciting while keeping the above New York City. North American debut in Toronto percussive drum-like rhythms of dancers true to their roots.” next year. the Irish dancers, so loved by all “The entire piece got rapturous Riverdance fans.” As the first English dancer select- applause every single night even “Dance is an international lan- ed to join Riverdance, Carey is part before the dancing started,” Carey guage and the rhythms within Although there are several scenes of Heartbeat of Home’s impres- says. “The scenery, the projection Irish dance are so strong, percus- that spotlight a specific dance like sive creative team. Golden Globe and moving set for this number sive and powerful, like a heartbeat modern flamenco and hardshoe nominated composer Brian Byrne are absolutely spectacular and to speak to the world,” Doherty acapella, the show has inspired (Albert Nobbs, In America) wrote recreate the picture perfectly. says. “We have a very close rela- intrigue for mixing seemingly the score and 2012 Irish PEN Then the dancers move out of tionship with Chinese audiences disparate styles. It opens with Award winner Joseph O’Connor their static pose, stand on the with Riverdance and hope the a spectacular number where provided lyrics and the narrative. girder and perform a hard shoe audiences will embrace the new Afro-Cuban, Latin and Irish dance acapella piece which incorporates show and all its vibrant energy in converge. McColgan and Doherty also comedy along with sheer amazing the same way.” insisted on using the latest tech- dancing.” “The purely Irish numbers came nology to conjure up a changing // Heartbeat of Home runs from Dec 6-7, first as they were easier for me,” stage environment. “Designing Pulling off these intricate moves 7.30pm, RMB180-1,500. Shanghai Grand Stage, admits John Carey, who oversaw an animated environment using is a cast headlined by esteemed 1111 Zhongshan Lu, by Tianyaoqiao Lu 上海 choreography with David Bollger, cutting-edge animation projection names like Irish dancer Ciara 大舞台, 漕溪北路1111号,近天钥桥路. (400 Artistic Director of Coiscéim Dance technology was critical,” Doherty Sexton (female lead in Michael 610 3721, www.heartbeatoome.com)

64 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Q&A with Heartbeat of Home’s Natasia and Gianna Petracic How did you get involved with one another and explored move- Heartbeat of Home? ment with the choreographers so Gianna: I had heard from a we could create something inno- close friend that the produc- vative for the show. ers of Riverdance were creating a new dance show and they were The show premiered in October. encouraging dancers across What was opening night like? the globe to audition online. Natasia: Opening night was a Originally I wasn’t going to but roller coaster of emotions and then one night after dancing, one of the most memorable my sister Natasia and I said what shows I have ever performed. The have we got to lose? So we made audience was as energetic as the a video. show which makes any performer motivated to perform on stage. Natasia: It landed us a spot to attend the live auditions, followed Gianna: Nothing can top the feel- by being asked to join as a dancer ing of being able to dance beside Gianna Natasia in the show. my older sister and have our To fill their cast, the producers having dancers trained in fla- mother sitting in the audience of Heartbeat of Home organized What is it like working with menco, ballroom, contemporary watching. an online talent search. Dancers dancers in a different style? dance and Irish dance made it an from around the world were Gianna: To be surrounded by so exciting working environment. The show will be coming to invited to submit a video for a many talented, passionate and We all supported one another as China this month. Are you ex- chance to join the cast. Australian hardworking people every day is we were all equally interested to cited about the shows? sisters Natasia and Gianna a true blessing. During rehears- learn from each other. Natasia: China will be an experi- Petracic managed to land two of als, I was always eager to attend ence as this is our first time to the coveted ten spots. That’s chat- class as I knew I would be chal- Natasia: I enjoyed working visit. I am sure everyone will be ted with the two about the audi- lenging myself in different styles amongst all the artists during blown away by what we have to tion process, opening night and of dance. Some days were tough rehearsals as it showcased such a offer. coming to China for the first time. and some days were great. But dynamic blend. We learned from

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 65 arts theater Rule of Thumbelina SRT Returns with Hans Christian Andersen Adaptation BY Andrew Chin

n Shanghai Repertory Theater’s (SRT) upcoming I adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s Thumbelina, a girl as tall as a thumb emerges from a flower. On her way to her happily ever after, she is forced to fend off suitors including a rat that wants to turn her into a showgirl, a rich mole with a large bottle cap collection and a ‘momma’s boy’ toad.

The play marks the first SRT pro- Elliot deBruyn duction since last December, and will continue their family friendly holiday show tradition that began with 2009’s A Christmas Carol. All play with the cast and crew of Thumbelina

While Andersen is best known for FAIRY TALE LAND his three-volume Fairy Tales collec- Even though kids will find it silly, The world’s first theme park tion, comrpised of stories like The based on Hans Christian Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling adults will see these deeper themes Andersen’s fairy tales is supposed and The Emperor’s New Clothes, to open in Shanghai in time for SRT founder Rosita L. Janbakhsh of a woman wanting to do something the Spring Festival. The eight- says the show will appeal to audi- hectare park will incorporate ele- ences of all ages. different from what is expected of her ments of his notable works in its New Jiangwan City site. Originally “In Thumbelina, you have a wom- scheduled to open in 2009, the an fighting against being forced project was delayed due to its to marry certain people,” she says. choices they want to make.” amount of support available to initial investors being busted for “Even though kids will find it silly the company while still challeng- bribery, and the global financial because it’s animals, adults will Set on a riverbank, the show ing ourselves artistically.” crisis. However, new patron Gui see these deeper themes of one features a cast of seven that will Longde has shelled out RMB200 woman wanting to do something portray 20 characters. Wang plans Although Thumbelina will be SRT’s million to complete the project. different to what is expected from to add a few artistic touches to only play in 2013, they have big her.” the show, like shadow play and plans for next year, including a Whether it actually does get physical movement. four-person contemporary play set done or not, it will not be even Balancing between different for the spring and possibly reviv- close to the oddest literary theme demographics is a challenge “I always try to find new ways to ing their Creative Collaborators parks in the world. That honor that director Maja-Stina Wang use the Ke Center,” she adds. “This Competition (CCC) where anyone goes to London’s Dickensland – a is accustomed to. She directed time, I would like to open it up can submit a one-act play for pos- recreation of the joie de vivre SRT’s 2012 holiday production to create a landscape by placing sible production. that was Industrial Revolution-era of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch lights in weird places. We want England. However, the proposed and the Wardrobe and a 2010 the audience to feel like they are While a few new companies have Napoleonland complete with a Chinese-language adaptation of in the forest as well.” popped up during SRT’s hiatus, guillotine may up the standard Swedish children’s story A Night in Janbakhsh is encouraged by the for insane amusement parks. February. Artistic challenges have always growing thirst for theater in the been a mandate at SRT. Since city. “For both adults and children starting in 2009, the company has win! to enjoy it, we’d like to find the adapted a contemporary Chinese- “It’s pretty cool to say that we We have a pair of tickets to depth and try to bring out some language play that they brought have this many English-language Thumbelina to give away. of the subjects in the script like to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, plays happening in Shanghai,” she Simply answer the following ‘Am I ugly because I don’t look produced a completely original says. “It’s more than the number question: like you?’ and ‘Am I not worth show, performed an all-French of English-language films playing anything because I don’t have play and spearheaded initiatives in the cinema. Where in the world A statue of the Little Mermaid money?’” she explains. like the 24-hour theater festival can you go where you have more is one of Copenhagen’s big- held two years ago. plays available to you than films in gest tourist attractions and a “When I read it now as an adult, the cinema?” frequent target for vandalism. I immediately relate it to my life “It’s a beautiful thing to be able What did the artists of the here and now. I’m a PhD student to grow to the point where you // Dec 6-15, 8pm (Wed-Sat), 3pm (weekend Situationist movement do to it at the Shanghai Theater Academy can choose what shows you want matinee), RMB180-200. Ke Center for the in 1964? and I have these discussions about to do when,” Janbakhsh says. Contemporary Arts, 613B Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an marriage and money with my “The focus is to do the highest Xi Lu 凯旋路613号, 近延安西路(6131 3080, Answers with the subject students who are wondering what quality work that we can with the [email protected]) ‘Thumbelina’ to win@urbanatomy.com by December 4.

66 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com theater Holiday Jeer THE RETURN OF THE MISANTHROPIC ELF BY Andrew Chin

easonal misery is mined perfect. It was so fun and there is for sardonic comedy in no reason not to do it again.” S Urban Aphrodite’s adaptation of David Sedaris’ The The 45-minute show will be SantaLand Diaries. Based on his preceded by a one-act musical experiences working as a Macy’s production by the six solo finalists department store elf during the from Shanghai Glee. While they holiday rush, the one-man show attend different high schools, follows the observations of a the cast became friends through penniless, misanthropic aspir- the competition with a desire to ing soap opera writer forced work together on a project. Much to take the job as Crumpet the like Prakapas, the teenagers ap- Christmas Elf. proached James about participating. It’s a dark side of the season that Sedaris mines for comic gold. “It’s pretty much their project John Prakapas (Betrayal) dons the and it will be as adult as kids can green elf costume and through- be,” she says. “They’re doing the out the show delivers wry mono- choreography themselves and logues on Santa-fearing children, picking the songs. They were talk- pushy parents, the hierarchy of ing about some sort of Christmas mall elf duties and a peppy cos- zombie elves thriller so it’s defi- tume manager that insists they nitely their take on the season.” must all wear panties for the sake of realism. The 45-minute musical will mix together Christmas classics with “I used to work in a big depart- rock staples like ‘Satisfaction’ ment store in a mall as Christmas by the Rolling Stones and con- help,” Prakapas says. “It can be a temporary pop like Lady Gaga’s total nightmare, so it really isn’t ‘Applause.’ The two-act holiday hard to empathize with the char- production will have a three-day acter.” run and Prakapas has just one This elf is full of holiday punch wish for the show. While Crumpet may be having a terrible Christmas, The SantaLand “Last year I made brownies be- Diaries has been a gift that keeps I enjoy making fun of ‘sacred’ things, so fore every show. At some point, giving. The short essay provided I would walk around and pass Sedaris with his big break. His this show is perfect. It was so fun and them out. I was always surprised reading of the piece on American at how hard it is to get people to public radio station NPR’s Morning there is no reason not to do it again eat brownies,” he says before con- Edition show in 1992 brought his ceding, “Of course, I don’t know if unique perspective to national I would eat something some crazy attention. the Mansion Hotel, and Prakapas successful Shanghai Glee competi- person in an elf suit handed me.” laughs about the unique energy tion for high school and elemen- “We thought it was so funny and of these performances. tary school students. // Dec 12-15, 8pm, RMB200-220. Sasha’s, 11 clever, we decided to make it a Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平路11号 holiday tradition,” says the show's “It was a roller coaster!” he ex- “I’m thankful for the beautiful 3楼, 近衡山路 (187 2152 8625, tickets@ executive editor Ellen McDonnell. claims. “Every night something energy coming back from the urbanaphrodite.nl) "The response to Crumpet the elf would go wrong and it would audience,” says show director and was overwhelming and positive." make the show different. One Urban Aphrodite founder Ann night, one lady kept calling out to James. “We have people that have win! Since then, the popular humorist me to participate in the action. It seen all the shows since the last We have a pair of tickets to The has sold over ten million copies was hilarious in retrospect and it Christmas show and we now of- SantaLand Diaries to give away. of his nine books. The show was turned out to be the best show.” fer subscription packages. People Simply answer the following first adapted for the stage in 1996 who are willing to commit to see- question: by four-time Tony Award winner Following that show, Urban ing more than one of our shows is Joe Mantello and has become a Aphrodite has produced eight a blessing.” Which current TV star cowboy modern seasonal favorite in North plays ranging from stage clas- played Crumpet in Tony Award America. sics like Who’s Afraid of Virginia Originally not on their production winner Joe Mantello’s original Woolf? to modern comedies schedule, the show was remount- 1996 stage production of the It's also significant for Urban like The Complete Works of ed on Prakapas’ request. “The show? Aphrodite who incorporated Shakespeare (Abridged) to experi- thought kept nagging at me,” he Santaland in their Shanghai debut mental theater pieces like Thom says. “I really just wanted another Answers with the subject last December. The show sold Paine (An Ode to Nothing). In crack at it. I enjoy making fun of ‘SantaLand Diaries’ to win@urba- out three of their four nights at April, the company organized a ‘sacred’ things, so this show is natomy.com by December 11.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 67 eat // drdriink the grapevine

Gossip Six of the best… dried fruits and veggies

We kick the season off with a series of tantalizing new drink deals. Ladies get particularly nice attention. On Wednesdays, the shirtless male models at Bar Fly (formerly Sugar) are back, with free-flow sparkling wine for women from 9-11pm (guys get a manly beer and shot for RMB40, so bring that Y chro- mosome along if you must).

That same night, the top-floor Okra chips Durian Mango bar at Italian concept store 10 These green vegetables are de- Fresh Malaysian durians are vac- Fresh tasting and soft, these Corso Como offers the gentler hydrated instead of deep fried, uum-packed and speedily frozen popular tropical treats are cut sex free-flow cocktails from so they’ve got satisfying crunch to maintain freshness and a into strips and wrapped in 9pm-midnight. The Oyster and no guilt. Eat with hummus – crunchy, rich durian flavor. individual packs for easy, whole- House also updated their awesome. //rmB26/50 g bag. musang King, 58 Zhejiang some snacking on the go. Tuesday ladies night to an //rmB8/bag. Available at Family mart. nan lu, by ninghai dong lu 浙江南路58号, //rmB88/jin. Available at any lai Yifen 来伊份 awesome free-flow sparkling 近宁海东路 (6212 9227) chain in town. wine deal from 6-10pm – perfect paired with their well- priced, delicious bivalves.

In addition to the puppy power hours (see right) Handle Bar has a winter deal Mon-Fri, 6-8pm with RMB10 Sinkiang, RMB15 glasses of wine AND free spiked cider for us wom- enfolk. Finally, there’s fun for all at el Coctel with Fine de Claire oysters going for RMB10 a pop. Every day, 5.30-8pm. Be Cranberries Blueberries Turkish figs there… or be square. Celebrate the festive season Splurge a little to get this hard- Sticky, sweet and oh-so health- with these tart little numbers; to-find, antioxidant-rich little ful, these figs taste like candy We are also sad to report that perfect with cereal, peanuts or power fruit into your daily bag and are great for a fuel-up. the salad center, Sproutworks sprinkled over salad. of trail mix. Packed with flavor Some of the best (and best in Puxi closed this month – // rmB50/bag. Holland & Barrett, 1-2/F Hongyi to chase away the winter blues. priced) you’ll find in town. their lease was up and Kelly is plaza, 299 nanjing dong lu, by Jiujiang lu 南京 //rmB203/kg. Order through Kate & Kimi, // rmB45/500 g. Order through Jonas emil, looking for a couple of new 东路299号宏伊国际广场1-2楼, 近九江路 kateandkimi.com www.jecoﬀee.com spots in the city center...a location in Xintiandi might be in the works. Fingers crossed. EAT THIS If you’re trying to get your health fix on while they’re Daybreak delights figuring that out, the para- gon to vegan virtues Kush is now called Pure and Whole Sometimes, we crave that per- mon, cloves, vanilla and warm, and they’ve got a whole new fect accompaniment to our nutty squash in a blanket of gas- look... but many of those morning cup of coffee – a con- tronomic glee. Crumbly streusel same holistic dishes. In more fection so delicious and rich in topping adds welcome crunch delicious news, Ming Court crumb, it sweetens our entry and texture. Glazed lemon loaf has become T’ang Court at the into the day’s cold realities. (RMB80) is a little perkier, the Langham Xintiandi, offering Thankfully, Goldie and Peidi of zesty citrus tempering an indul- elegant Cantonese dishes. Sweet Haven peddle the most gent and buttery base; a well luscious loaves in Shanghai. balanced little number that’s Finally, we want to wish all easy to fall in love with. you fine folk the best this holi- With their combined love of day season and the year 2014. baked goods – and Peidi’s chem- To get your dose of bliss, there’s find Sweet Haven at markets May your dinners be delicious, ical engineering background an RMB25 flat delivery fee (free around town or arrange pick- may your glasses brim with – this dynamic duo has put with a purchase of RMB250). ups in Xintiandi. Go ahead. good cheer and may your together a stellar set of recipes Currently, the only payment Commit and enjoy – it’ll be table be ever surrounded by great for sharing (or hoarding). method is via bank transfer or worth every calorie. those you love. Pumpkin loaf (RMB85) breathes Paypal, but they’re working on of seasonal things – spicy cinna- that. If neither option works, // www.sweethavenshop.com

68 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com EditedSe byct monicaio liaun na& tongfeim ezhang [email protected]

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How far sharks fin consumption has fallen in China this past year, at- tributed to a combo of campaigning do-gooders like Yao Ming and crackdowns on extravagant government banquets. More work has yet to be done, however – not only were 70 million fearsome fishies still killed in 2012, but a recent report shows Peruvian sales to Asia are on the rise. Even worse, in their hunt for sharks, fishermen are annually slaughtering more than 150,000 dolphins off the South American coast to use as shark bait. Just say no guys!

GANBEI Dog days of December

Man’s best friend hobnobs with man’s other best friend at Handle Bar every Sunday this month, for a lazy afternoon meet-and-greet that means serious heavy petting. Walk your pup down to Yongkang and receive mugs of spiced cider for RMB15 (usually RMB25) while your better half snacks on treats and sniffs out the competition… specifically, Max (the resident bulldog who’s awesome to the nth degree). If canines aren’t your companion of choice, warm the cock- les of your frozen heart with other seasonal tipples like a decidedly grown-up hot cocoa (RMB20) made with Swiss Miss and rum, or mulled wine (RMB20) which – we are guaranteed – is the booziest in town. // every Sunday, 3-7pm. Handle Bar, 50 Yongkang lu, by Jiashan lu 永康路50号,近嘉善路

IN SEASON “Less Monday, more

Sweet potato coffee. Can’t agree more.” It’s that time of year again when warming sweet potatoes (hongshu, 红薯) become wildly There was speculation last month on whether Starbucks flipped popular. Usually found roasted CCTV the proverbial bird after the official state mouthpiece re- to gooey softness in steel drums leased a report accusing the Seattle-based company of fleecing by street vendors, these nutri- Chinese consumers – latte prices are, after all, higher on the tious tubers are high in cellu- Mainland than in both Chicago and London. Following three lose, sugar and vitamins – which days of inactivity, the coffee company posted the above mes- keep tummies and tastebuds sage and photo on its Weibo feed. See that delightful unicorn happy. Widely grown in Henan pen? In Chinese, the animal’s name translates to… erm… bug- and Shandong, the sweetest ger off. Is Starbucks being whimsical or subtly sticking it to the have smooth, spotless peels. Of man? The answer lies in… the tea leaves?! all the varieties, red, spindle- shaped ones are most popular. Average price: RMB1.5/jin.

Water chestnuts Rich in fiber and antioxidants, crunchy water chestnuts (biqi, 荸荠) are not only a staple in stir-fries and soups, but are also eaten fresh to help bolster the immune system and detoxify the blood. Fact: they’re not actually nuts, but the tubers of a marsh plant, so it’s important to peel off the dark skins before eating. Choose deep purple ones with unwrinkled skin and few soft spots. Average price: RMB4/jin.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 69 eat / drink lead Everything nice… Inspiration for your holiday table BY Monica Liau, photos by nicky almasy

is the season to break out those rusty pots and pans and put together a home-cooked meal for that rowdy bunch you call family and friends. To get your creative juices flowing, we’ve recruited passionate food and drink people in the Shanghai com- T munity to share their favorite holiday recipes, in China-friendly form. They’ll have you chopping, frying and baking up a storm – with minimal fuss and muss. Buy the turkey, ham or Christmas roast beast (see Urban Eyes for options), but read on here for sweet, savory and boozy additions sure to make you popular. We promise. See our website for even more ideas.

Do the same with a plump and Emil walnuts, but any will do) Caprese Salad delicious tomato (vine ripened Whipped walnut for preference) or slice cherry • 1 tsp sugar BY Daniel Smith, Ambrosia Dairy tomatoes into halves. and yogurt dip • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • A squeeze of lemon All proportions are per Lay the tomato and mozzarella By Monica Liau • A generous glug of olive oil your taste. We love that in alternating slices on a chop- • 3 sprigs each of flat leaf and this is red, white and green ping board. Nutty, earthy and utterly addic- Italian parsley, de-stemmed and – Christmas colors! tive, this unusual dip is always chopped Tear up basil leaves and sprinkle a party favorite and really easy • Optional: pomegranate seeds Ingredients over the salad. to make: just throw it all in a serves three to four blender. Throw yogurt, sundried toma- Drizzle top quality virgin olive toes and garlic into the blender • One 100 g fresh mozzarella oil over the salad. Ingredients and give it a whirl. Then add ball serves six to eight walnuts and the next four ingre- • One tomato or lots of red and Sprinkle with sea salt and a dash dients. yellow cherry tomatoes of balsamic vinegar. Voila! • 2 100 g cartons Ambrosia • Sea salt // daniel provides Shanghai with aﬀordable Greek yogurt Scoop into a bowl, stir in pars- • Good quality olive oil yogurts and a selection of hard and soft • 6 sundried tomatoes, rinsed ley. Top with more olive oil and • Fresh basil cheeses. Catch him at Jiashan market, or visit and chopped pomegranate seeds. Eat with • Optional: balsamic vinegar www. ambrosiadairy.com for more details. • 1 small clove garlic, minced vegetable sticks, chips, bread, • 2 cups walnuts, toasted until fingers. Slice mozzarella into thin slices. lightly brown (I use the Jonas

70 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Chestnut sweet potato mash, with cheddar cheese and panko crust By Sue Zhou, The Hutong

A colorful and seasonal alternative to the typical potato dishes. Ingredients serves six to eight

• 500 g chestnuts • 1 kg sweet potatoes • 50 ml cream • 200 g cheddar cheese • 100 g panko

Method Boil chestnuts and sweet potatoes separately with salt until softened, then peel.

Noemi Cassanelli Mash together with cream.

Add salt and pepper to taste. • 200 g brie cheese (cut into 1 Draw the edges of the filo up Cheese and cm cubes) and form a parcel. Brush with Place the mash in an oven tray. • 50 g Amelia’s Mango Chutney/ melted butter Mix panko with cheddar cheese Mango Parcels Hawthorn Jelly/Plum Jam and sprinkle over the mash. • 25 g butter (melted) Bake in a preheated oven at 180 By Amelia Heaton-Renshaw, Cut filo pastry into 36 squares, degrees Celsius for 6-10 minutes Place the tray in the oven and Amelia’s Marketplace about 8 cm/square. until golden and crisp. bake at 200 degrees Celsius //Amelia is one of the original start-ups, for 12-15 min until the crust is Crisp little hors d’oeuvres pack- Place brie and chutney or jams founder of Jiashan market and doyenne to golden brown. ages of goodness that look into a bowl and mix well. delicious things: sausages, peanut butter, jam… // the Hutong focuses on food education and pretty and taste even better. you name it. Find her at the pantry (www. fun in Beijing and Shanghai and is hosting a For each parcel, take three filo bytheco-op.com/), Jiashan market or visit Holiday Hook n’ Cook this season: a friendly food Ingredients squares and arrange on top of ameliasmarketplace.com. competition for friends, families and colleagues makes 13 parcels each other at an angle, creating to test their culinary skills and compete for a star shape. Place a tablespoon glory. email [email protected] or visit www. • 200 g filo pastry (find premade of cheese and mango chutney thehutong.com for more details. at Marks & Spencer) mix into the center of the star.

CHRISTMAS CHEER vodka (Stoli). // when she’s not knitting samples for her Ingredients Aviatrix • 4 parts soda water – or to taste de- yarn company, inﬁnite twist, Cate can be found • 500 ml huangjiu (Chinese yellow rice pending on how sober you want your combining vintage cocktails with ancient herbal wine) By Cate Cater-Evans, Sweet Liquor guests. concoctions and tinkering with heirloom bitters • 100 ml orange juice Ghost bitters • Maraschino cherries or lemon twists recipes. Her Sweet liquor Ghost bitters are • 1 orange, sliced to garnish. available at the inﬁnite twist table at Jiashan • 1 cinnamon stick A variation on the classic Aviation market. • 2 star anise cocktail, this delightfully pink version Combine simple syrup, bitters, lemon • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg features Mille Fleur floral bitters in lieu juice, and chilled gin or vodka. Use Imperial mulled • 6 cloves of the nearly impossible to find Creme a cocktail shaker (with ice) for small • 2 tbsp brown sugar de Violette. Easy to pre-mix for parties, batches, or combine ingredients with an wine • 6 slices of fresh ginger scale this recipe to match the size of your electric mixer (without ice) for punch- By James Stockdale, British Kitchen guest list. bowl-sized batches. Add soda water (and Add all ingredients to a saucepan and ice if desired) and serve in martini glasses Wine in China ain’t cheap, which causes place over a low/medium heat and slow- Ingredients with desired garnish. a massive dilemma because all I want ly bring to a barely simmering point • 1 part Sweet Liquor Ghost Mille Fleur to do is drink mulled wine. Thankfully, bitters *Make your own simple syrup by com- Chinese huangjiu (or yellow rice wine) Hold the wine at this temperature for five • 2 parts simple syrup, or to taste (see bining equal parts sugar and water. Bring comes to the rescue – it’s classed as minutes (don’t boil!). Serve while hot to below) slowly to a boil and allow to cool to room medicinal, so it’s technically good for friends and family. Or better yet, pop into • 3 parts fresh-squeezed lemon juice temperature. Store in the refrigerator in a you. Winner! a thermal flask and take to the park for • 4 parts gin (Gordon’s works fine) or sealed container for up to a month. an alfresco winter warmer.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 71 eat / drink lead Sugar and spice… And for dessert?

What would December be without sweets, and lots of them? All recipes can be done on a stove top or in a toaster oven. See our website for help with conversions (those tricky grams to cups is a pain).

Using a knife, chop the choco- Dark chocolate late into small pieces and add to truffles a heatproof bowl. By James Stockdale, British Kitchen Pour cream into a saucepan and place over gentle heat. When Rich, silky smooth and devilishly it reaches the simmering point, moreish, these make fantastic turn off heat, add salt (and bran- Christmas gifts for family and dy/rum if using) and stir. friends, or a little treat for oneself of course! Although this Pour cream over the chocolate. recipe celebrates truffles in their Allow it to rest for a couple of basic form, you can include all minutes. Then slowly stir the sorts of additions to create end- cream and chocolate together less delights – try adding extras until evenly combined. If you to the cream like cinnamon, find the chocolate doesn’t com- cardamom or even a little chili if pletely dissolve, simply place the you’d like a spicy lift. bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water to coax it on!

Ingredients: Pour chocolate mixture into a Makes 48 truffles loaf tin lined with baking paper, and let it cool for two-three • 300 g good quality dark choc- hours. Cover and place in the olate (around 70 percent, I like fridge for five hours or over- Callabaut dark chocolate from night so it completely sets. Belgium) • 300 ml cream Once set, remove from the tin • A good pinch of salt and cut into cubes (hint: warm • 1 shot of brandy or rum (op- your knife in hot water before tional) each slice). Roll truffles in cocoa • 30 g cocoa powder for fin- powder to finish, and then keep ished coating in an airtight box in the fridge until ready to serve.

72 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com • 1/4 cup maple syrup Christmas thing is evenly combined. • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon G-House Construction: • 1 tbsp ground ginger Apply icing to the edges of the Pudding Liberally butter two plant pots • 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves six house pieces. Gently press By James Stockdale, British (each approx. 0.5 liter in size) • 1 tspn baking soda and hold house parts together Kitchen and add a small disk of baking • 2 cups all purpose flour until secured. Once the house A good Christmas pudding rec- paper to the bottom of each is assembled decorate, using ic- ipe should never be tampered one. Fill both equally with the Simple Royal Icing: ing to attach assorted candy. with, but given the difficulty of mixture and smooth the top. • 2 large egg whites // lexie is selling gingerbread kits this season, obtaining certain ingredients Place another disk of baking • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice if you’d like to cut down on cooking time but in Shanghai, I think exceptions paper on top of the mix, then • 3 cups confectioners sugar still have some decorating fun. visit www. can be made. A traditional make a small hat from tinfoil strictlycookies.com for more info. ‘pud’ uses suet, but butter of- and secure in place with string. Candy Decoration fers an acceptable substitute. • mini candy canes Candied peel is also quite dif- Place in a large saucepan and • M&Ms Vanilla Almond ficult to source, so try dried fill with cold water to one third • Twizzlers kumquats, available at most the height of the pot. Cover • Mini marshmallows Cake dried fruit shops. In addition, the pot and place over a gentle • Gum drops By Mark Huetsch, Pantry’s Best pudding basins are tricky and heat and simmer the water for • Anything fun A simple, moist, delicious holi- expensive to buy, but a glazed three hours, checking occasion- day treat – and it’s gluten free! ceramic plant pot does the job ally that it doesn’t boil dry. Gingerbread House templates: just as well! We tried to write this out, but Once cooked, remove from the it sounded crazy. Visit online. Ingredients: Due to alcohol content, a water and leave to cool com- thatsmags.com or gingerbread- Christmas pudding keeps re- pletely, then store for one to bydesign.com for the house • 2 large eggs, separated markably well if stored properly two months in a cool and dry outline template. • 1/4 cup butter (a cool and dry environment). place, feeding every couple of • 1/4 cup syrup Just remember to ‘feed’ it a lit- weeks with a little whiskey. Gingerbread: • 5 cm vanilla beans tle whiskey every few weeks, In a large mixing bowl, add • 1 tbsp lemon juice which helps develop flavors To reheat the pudding, simply butter, sugar, syrup, cinnamon, • 2 1/2 cups almond flour nicely. follow the saucepan instruc- ginger, cloves and baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt tions, but only cook for two together. Use either an electric • 1/2 tsp baking soda hours. Serve on a large plate. mixer or a large mixing spoon • 1 cup whipped cream Ingredients: If you like, once brought to the to blend ingredients until mix- Serves six table pour a little whiskey over ture is smooth - should be a Preheat oven to 175 degrees the pudding and very carefully light brown color. Slowly stir in Celsius. • 250 g raisins set fire to it – you’ll amaze at flour. Let the dough chill in the • 75 g dried apricots, chopped dinners and create the perfect fridge for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs • 75 g dried cranberries ending to a lovely Christmas yolks until pale yellow with a • 50 g dried kumquats, finely day. Roll chilled dough out onto a handheld mixer, then whisk in chopped // too much work? James will do it for you. large baking sheet. Place paper softened butter, syrup, vanilla • 150 ml stout/dark beer Order a British Kitchen pudding by december templates on dough and cut beans and lemon juice. • 50 ml whiskey 18, rmB140 each, for delivery or pick-up at shapes out using a sharp knife. 150 g butter cold butter, grated the Jiashan market Fair. email britishkitch- (Hint: thicker dough = thicker, In a medium bowl, whisk eggs • 100 g flour [email protected] or visit his website more kid friendly cookies!) whites to stiff peaks (using • 1 tsp mixed spice thebritishkitchen.co a handheld mixer or elbow • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Remove excess dough from the grease). Gently fold the egg • 175 g brown ginger sugar baking sheet and place cook- whites into the yolk mixtures. • 200 g breadcrumbs Gingerbread ies in the oven at 190 degrees • 2 eggs Celsius for 10-13 minutes until In a separate bowl, combine • Zest & juice of 1 orange House cookies are firm. Remove cook- almond flour, salt, and baking • Zest & juice of 1 lemon By Lexie Comstock, Strictly ies from the oven and set aside soda, then gently fold into the Cookies until cooled. egg mixture. Spoon the batter Place the raisins, apricots, cran- After a lot of trial and error into cake pan. berries and kumquats in a large with other recipes and loads of Icing: bowl and cover with the whis- substitutions, I came up with Add lemon juice and egg Bake for 20-30 min, until the top key. Stir together well, then this recipe for delicious ginger- whites together in a large bowl. of the cake is golden brown. cover and leave overnight. bread. Thanks Internet! Using an electric mixer or Ice the cake with whipped Add the butter to a bowl with large mixing spoon, blend in cream after it’s cooled. the flour and spices and mix. Ingredients: confectioners sugar until frost- Whisk the eggs in a bowl, then ing reaches a smooth but thick // mark Huetsch and fellow foodie liang wang add to the flour mixture along Gingerbread: consistency. Pop in the fridge are the brains behind pantry’s Best, founded with the sugar, orange and • 1/2 cup (~114 g) unsalted for 10-15 minutes if necessary in Beijing in 2009 and beloved in Shanghai for lemon zest and juice, soaked butter at room temp to set. their red velvet cakes and banana cream pies. fruit and stout. Mix until every- • 1/2 cup brown sugar Find them at pantrysbest.com.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 73 eat / drink NEW RESTAURANT EL LUCHADOR GETTING YONGKANG IN ITS GRIP BY NED KELLY

DaDAdadaDAdaDAda, DaDAdadaDAdaDA, Tequila! Elliot deBruyn

t is time we accepted it. ethos. Chef Eduardo Gomez spicy sausage on top of the tor- Yongkang Lu is an irresist- (who cut his teeth at Nobu Ground pork tilla adding depth and crunch. I ibly increasing force. Just in his native Mexico City) for- As for specialties, sizzling fajitas when it seems to have no room merly cooked at Mi Tierra and chorizo piqued our could do with a more generous left to expand and has all culi- then Mexo at the Bund, where portion to justify their RMB80 nary bases covered, someone he turned on the haute flair. interest, with thin- price tag, but the chimichanga opens a new concept, and in It worked for us, but never (RMB70) hits the spot. Essentially one of the biggest spaces on seemed to quite take off in ei- sliced pieces of the a fried burrito stuffed with this mini-strip. That someone ther place, and maybe wouldn’t chicken (or beef), mild poblano is the team behind the Camel, with the Yongkang crowd either. spicy sausage atop chilies and pico de gallo, the pan DOC and – closer to this new What surely will, and what time gives the outside a nice home – Sliders and the Blarney Gomez seems to be doing here, the tortilla adding shell feel, the inside has satisfy- Stone. The concept: a Mexican are traditional favorites with the ing gooey goodness, thanks to wrestling-themed cantina. The occasional twist. crunch cheese and refried beans. venue: a two-story lot on the southern corner by Xiangyang. We went looking for that twist, El Luchador will happily wel- and the like-minded should go (RMB50) are also a great bite, come you in for drinks alone Similar in décor to their popular beyond the great-as-a-snack- the batter satisfyingly crispy and though, and invariably that Italian spot on Dongping Lu, the with-your-margarita staples of well salt ’n’ peppered, with three means margaritas. A wide selec- interior features stripped-down chips and salsa trio (RMB30) or dips to liven them up. tion hits the spot at RMB50 each simplicity with splashes of per- nachos (RMB45) – you know or RMB200/jug, but head in sonality – in this case, exposed what you’re getting, no explana- As for tacos, they are an enticing- between 11.30am and 3pm any brick walls painted over with tion necessary. Order choriqueso ly priced, soak-up-a-Yongkang- day and get free-flow margaritas large portraits of masked grap- (RMB55) instead, a pan of chori- session RMB30 across the board and Corona for the dangerously plers, plus photos and masks zo meat and roasted mozzarella – and there’s even talk of a taco good value of RMB125. We see adorning throughout. Red tiles, with a few jalapenos thrown window opening straight onto messy weekends with a Mexican wooden stairs and doors and in for good measure. The meat the street. It was once again twist on the horizon. no-fuss furniture complete the has engaging spice and lacks ground pork chorizo, this time look. oiliness. Served with four home- marinated in red adobo sauce, // 85 Yongkang lu, by xiangyang nan lu 永 made flour tortillas, it is a great which piqued our interest, with 康路85号, 近襄阳南路 (6422 8653, www. The menu follows a similar sharer. Squid rings vs las salsas thin-sliced pieces of the grilled el-luchador-china.com)

74 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Jade Garden Canto hits in the Kerry Centre

hanghai is getting an in- Despite ritzy decor, Jade Garden There are worthy dishes on the flux of dim sum options – which has one Michelin star in main menu also, like delicate, S this year, with Jade Garden Hong Kong – has kept its prices trembling egg custard crowned the latest to wade into the cu- reasonable, especially at lunch with a sweet steamed tiger linary fray. Backed by the enor- when dim sum is served from prawn, drawn into sharp relief mous Maxim’s Group – which 11am-3pm (and from 10am on by fragrant Taidiao rice liquor operates more than 800 dining weekends). The place is packed (RMB48). Crispy barbecued outlets in Hong Kong and China every day with lines of hungry suckling piglet (RMB88) is, quite – this Cantonese spot is a jewel hopefuls, eager to get a bite of frankly, gorgeous. The little in their many-pronged crown. the restaurant’s signature yum porker is stuffed with a savory cha. marinade so the succulent meat Marking their first time open- is infused with garlic and brown ing a Chinese restaurant in The dishes certainly boast sugar, crowned with crackling Shanghai, the group has gone beautiful presentation and auburn skin worthy of a spot- big. Very big. Taking up the flavors that ring true. Blocks light. Jade Garden succeeds entire fourth floor of the Jing’an of pan-fried turnip cakes with in making heavy dishes feel Kerry Centre’s South Wing, the preserved meat (RMB18) are a delicate, flaky exterior and weightless and light ones seem main dining room seats 338 perfectly crisp, with a savory, gooey center. Shrimp dumplings significant, making this a sure people and has more crystal creamy center. An enormous (RMB28) are competent, but bet for yum cha enthusiasts, dangling from the ceiling than baked pineapple bun (RMB18), nothing to write home about, even after the new sheen wears you can possibly imagine. filled with chunky pineapple but vegetable and bamboo pith off. ML Suited, attentive waiters flit jam, feels like eating a puff dumplings (RMB24) are surpris- around the hall; monogrammed of hot air and butter, while ingly flavorful, the thin rice flour // 4/F, Jing’an Kerry Centre, South wing, 1515 tablecloths and napkins meet smoky, sweet barbecued pork skin bursting with the crunch of nanjing xi lu, by Anyi lu 南京西路1515号嘉 the eye at every glance. puff pastries (RMB24) maintain lightly oiled greens. 里中心S4-01, 近安义路 (5243 8088)

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 75 eat / drink NEW RESTAURANT Morton’s Steak and Seafood Grille What should we call me? BY Monica Liau

Seafood is edging in on Morton's turf Elliot deBruyn

high-end Chicago steak alds the return of Panagiotis rustic bouillabaisse of mussels, house and mid-range Kalamidas. After closing his The food reflects clams, shrimp and more crab A Texas seafood chain lovely, but cash-strapped floating in a broth resonant of meet in Shanghai and settle Mediterranean restaurant 1228, a business dining crashing waves, emphasized down in the IAPM Mall to make Kalamidas took up the Executive with a splash of Pernod. a baby. After some delay, they Chef mantle at Capital M Beijing, world that no give birth to a cerulean-hued sister restaurant to M on the Find yourself missing that old new life, replete with an oyster Bund. The food he has brought longer prefers to Morton’s attitude? There are raw bar and a new menu devel- back embodies a cultural fu- still offerings that speak to oped by a Greek chef. What do sion not usually associated with eat in shades of the original host, like a mas- you get? the Morton’s name, served in sive Chicago bone-in ribeye jaw-dropping, mountainous por- steak and potato (RMB768/650g) that’s perfectly Give up? tions meant to share. It all falls cooked and big enough for four. safely within the realms of cor- Complement it with some of the The new Morton’s concept – a porate approval, of course (the and sea flavors intensified with raw bars nine different live oys- lovechild of the Lujiazui steak- menu had to be okayed by the spicy apricot chutney. There’s ters (RMB42/Pacific from New house and American restaurant board), but reflects a business also a whole ocean’s worth of Zealand to RMB90/Perle Noire brand Landry’s Seafood, whose dining world that no longer sweet shrimp, lump crab meat from France), an order of fat parent company acquired prefers to eat in shades of steak and fresh lobster in the seafood crab cakes (RMB210) and some Morton’s last year – fully resides and potato. martini (RMB298) – though we ridiculously indulgent creamed in the category of “other.” Gone would have preferred the jum- spinach (RMB90) to land safely are those plush red seats and Instead, the suits might dig into ble less drowned in mayonnaise back in surf and turf territory – that posh old-boys-club dark- tender piles of deep fried chili and onion, as the kimchi in the a comforting place indeed, if not ness (though prices are still sky- squid (RMB95) served over a stir- dressing already brings a pun- necessarily fresh. high), replaced with full-length fry of julienned vegetables in a gent enough punch. windows, white carpets and a cheeky teriyaki-like sauce – an // 4/F, iApm mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong lu, by neon blue lighting scheme that unexpected nod to China and Then, there are times when Shaanxi nan lu 淮海中路999号4楼, 近陕 makes the place feel like an the Mediterranean. Then, there we leave America behind all 西南路 aquarium come evening. might follow three large sea together. Fin & shell fish stew scallops, broiled and wrapped (RMB595) taps directly into As for the Greek chef, so her- in bacon (RMB220), the smoke Kalamidas’ roots; a luscious,

76 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Light & Salt Fine art for the stomach BY Lauren Hogan

t seems 1920s- and 30s- and duck jus – is a heavenly style is just the bee’s knees combo, while roasted miso cod I these days. Down at the served with savory purple pota- Rockbund, there’s another trib- to dip is nearly as good a choice ute to Prohibition. But, much for those preferring a lighter to our delight, this one really main. Still in soft opening, the resonates. Owned by restau- menu is priced at RMB350 for rateur Ethan Tian, also behind three courses, an extra RMB45 bookstore-based Bouquet wine for dessert. Manager and som- cafes, Light & Salt is a diverse melier Brandon Ho is also and ambitious project, but com- there to present wines for each plicated in its many parts, so try course, another element of art and keep up. added into this masterpiece meal. By day, you can pop into their vintage shop Wondullful Archive For dessert, we are presented full of artistic curios, artisanal with a tray of rainbow dump- printing studio Printolabo or lings, each filled with a different L&S Books – bookshop by day, flavorful jelly and served with wine bar by night. But in the dry ice streaming from under- evenings, this is the realm for neath the plate. Digging into the food and drink aficionados last sweet morsel, we think this heading to Ms. Ding Dining for magical exhibit is nearly over – dinner. Named after an early but, of course, there’s an encore. founder of China’s YWCA – the building’s former resident – the The Library Distillery, a secret restaurant menu takes a page speakeasy hidden behind a wall from the 1930s and is char- and needing a password to acterized as ‘Old Colors’ style enter, proves the highlight of cuisine. Potato salad seems an the evening. Inside is Rick Starr, odd choice to start, but dressed an engaging young bartender in lime aioli and adorned with just moved from New York who caviar, quail eggs and candied infuses his passion for both art bacon, it’s by far the best we’ve and literature into his drinks. ever had. From behind a roulette table, he mixes creative cocktails and Beef tartar, topped with a butter talks Kafka, creating one last, de- poached egg yolk, is tender, just licious chapter to this wonderful barely held together by avocado evening tale. mousse as it melts away in our mouth. Rich duck pie – an amal- //6/F, rock Bund, 133 Yuanmingyuan lu, gamate of silky bone marrow by Beijing dong lu 圆明园路133号6楼，近 and foie gras encased in a crisp 北京东路 (6361 1086) shell and sided with mushy peas

November 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 77 eat / drink NEW RESTAURANT Cha Ma Garden Tasty treats from Southern climes BY Monica Liau

Sultry bowls of rice noodle soup speak of southern climes Elliot deBruyn

ordered by Southeast Do you want to tap into Naxi recipe. Asia, Tibet and Sichuan, culture with an order of modern Pay tribute to B playing host to microcli- little babas (RMB18), the simple Yunnanese restaurants have a mates ranging from rainforests rounds of puffy, layered bread Kunming with a tendency to either cater to a to high-altitude plateaus and lighter than you might find on more up-market crowd – the home to 25 out of China’s 50 the streets of Lijiang, but just bowl of small pot atmospheric Lost Heaven and ethnic minorities, Yunnan is as addictive? Or are you more rowdy Southern Barbarian have China’s stewpot for cultural and in the mood to pay tribute to rice noodles, where both made killings – or go very biological diversity, giving rise Kunming with a bowl of small local, diners snacking on weird to cuisine that is exotic, puzzling pot rice noodles (RMB15/per- slippery, tremulous bugs and local baijiu perched and – given its diversity and son), where slippery, tremulous upon stools beneath the blaze reliance on local ingredients – tendrils swim in a vibrant sauce tendrils swim in a of neon lighting. Cha Ma falls often impossible to recreate au- of chilies, pickled vegetables, somewhere comfortably in be- thentically outside of its native sesame oil and ground chicken? vibrant sauce tween, with lots of windows and soils. So overwhelming are the a patina of calming azure and choices, it’s easy for restaurants Trying to recreate a meal in light wood. It is a great place for to boil Yunnan down to a quick Xishuangbanna might prove and tart slices cutting through a relaxed lunch or dinner, afford- list of greatest hits. disappointing. The grilled fish the grease of other dishes. able and far from the frenzied (RMB78) for which the southern crowds you’ll find at other popu- Not so the newly opened Cha city is famous is appropriately A trip to the northern regions lar joints in town. A dish of the Ma Garden. split in half, roasted over smoky proves fruitful with a gamey, Grandma’s potatoes (RMB26) coals and covered in a layer of fragrant ham and organic alone is worth the trip. The Presided over by the restau- fragrant herbs and chilies. But cauliflower clay pot (RMB38) creamy spuds come exuberantly rant group behind high-end the outside comes so impos- and basket of cured beef jerky spiced up with chili and herbs, a Shanghainese chain Yuan Yuan, sibly charred that it’s hard to get fried in chili oil (RMB68) both simple homage to the greatness the management has brought in through the hard skin with our bolstering us against the cold. of Yunnan cookery and impos- chefs from Yunnan in an admi- chopsticks. When we do, we’re The chefs also specialize in sibly delicious. rable bid to hit every region in rewarded with rather muddy chicken soup cooked in a clay the province. This makes it very tasting meat, and soon give up pot (RMB22/person). While you // 598 longhua lu, by Hangguang lu 龙华中路 possible to get lost in a tome of the fight. However, another spe- can add all sorts of special herbs 598弄正大乐城6-204, 近船厂路 (6067 2538) a menu – nearly 100 pages of cialty – turnip skin pickled in rice like ginseng and trumpet flow- dishes that channel both street wine (RMB18) – is a good com- ers, we prefer the clean flavors food and haute eating cultures. plement to the meal, the crisp and tender meat of the original

78 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Soprano Hitting the high notes BY Jamie Barys

dding to their cache and beers runs 6-8pm, just in all the peppery greens needed of F&B establishments time for dinner (for us non- after being tossed with salty A named in homage to Italians). Quaffable Trentonian goat’s cheese and succulent illicit activities, the owners of Pinot Grigio (RMB40) is an chunks of pan-fried chicken Kartel have gone gangster with absolute steal at buy-one-get- thigh. All the bells and whistles Soprano – an Italian restaurant one-free and pairs perfectly make this a big get for the price whose chic interior and home with the crostino misto appe- tag, and it is a great option for rived in rapid order, we waited a style flavors would make the tizer (RMB48). Crunchy slices of lunch in the area. solid 15 minutes for our lasagna entire DiMeo crime family very toasted baguette are successful (RMB78) – though it was soon proud. with fresh, simple toppings, The theme of affordability ech- brought out after we mentioned like chopped cherry tomatoes oes throughout the menu; only its absence to our helpful waiter. With floor-to-ceiling windows whose flavors pop with the help one pizza tops out at more than It was worth the wait. The lay- that open onto Wuding Lu’s bus- of a slather of rich pesto and a RMB100, with the rest falling ers of spicy Bolognese, al dente tling restaurant and bar strip, julienned basil crown. We wish within a reasonable RMB78-88 pasta and melting mozzarella Soprano incorporates romantic the goat’s cheese option had zone. While the char-speckled over a puddle of marinara sauce influences from the Apennine come with honey, as promised, crust could have been crispier, transported us to Tony Soprano’s Peninsula. Rustic hewn tables but the sleeper hit was fresh the price makes these pies dinner table in one glorious are illuminated by candlelight, mozzarella that melted like worth savoring and a Reina bite – proving that, while there while the wooden walls hold a warm blanket over garlicky (RMB78), laden with pungent may be a lot of big Italian dogs shelves of shadowy, slightly mushrooms. homemade mozzarella, shingles in town, there’s still room to find sinister wine bottles and a black- of prosciutto, cremini mush- new pleasures. and-white book collection wor- Insalata di rucola con pere rooms and a whisper of tomato thy of Fellini. (RMB68) showed restraint in its sauce, wowed with its subtlety. // 993 wuding lu, by Jiaozhou lu 武定路993 dressing – a light trickle of bal- 号, 近胶州路 Happy hour on house wines samic vinegar and olive oil was While our first three dishes ar-

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November 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 79 eat / drink New cafe Café Kacao Big, bold and beautiful

orean cafes are springing of tart, acidulated cherry pulp To compound the modern vibe, up around the city and and bubbly water. every person is given a hand- K the latest, Café Kacao, held television upon ordering, brings a bite of hip Seoul to Kacao also takes up the banner which runs commercials until the end of Sinan Lu. Inside the of Belgian waffles. Waffle Bant is your drinks are ready… then two-level interior – dolled up Korea’s most popular brand and it asks you kindly to retrieve with rustic wood, open indus- you can get the genuine article them. There’s no way to turn the trial ceilings and quirky lamps here (RMB18/waffle, RMB38/ sound off, by the way – we tried. – you’ll find some pretty creative waffle with ice cream). Covered But the Wi-Fi is strong and the drinks. In addition to the typical in a brulee of melted sugar nooks, numerous, making Café Americano (RMB28) or matcha crust that eases into a chewy Kacao a great place to work in smoothie (RMB32), lattes center, they prove a great snack comfort and minimal distur- (RMB32) come in flavors like with coffee – though we would bance. ML sweet potato, pumpkin and taro. have preferred more crispness. There’s also a selection of sodas, There are also towering burg- // 8 Sinan lu, by Huaihai Zhong lu 思南路8号, of which cherry vinegar (RMB38) ers (RMB58) literally so tall, you 近淮海中路 (5306 7866) is particularly refreshing – a mix have to eat them layer by layer. Chiwanxiande, chidiantiande Where the cool kids hang

s an addendum to their nosh, it’s no stretch to imagine bitter green tea cake (RMB26) is trendy dining joint – wandering to this cute space “The Marvelous Green Cake” (了 A Zhaoxiaojie Budengwei for pudding and cake, plus fresh 不起的小青). Indulgent chocolate – famed writer Na Duo and his coffee or tea to aid digestion. cake (RMB28) is “Zhao Xiaojie’s lovely former TV anchor wife Weakness” (骗走赵小姐) and Zhao Ruohong have opened The odd names of the home- proves our downfall also – layers a cafe next door that caters made sweets reflect the (we im- of mousse and dark cacao egg- to dessert cravings. The name agine) quirky nature of the own- ing us on bite after bite. It’s all of the venue, Chiwanxian, ers. A simple mango mascarpone very lighthearted and painfully chitiande (吃完咸的, 吃点甜 pudding (RMB28) is deemed cool – and seems to be helping 的), means “After eating salty, “Little Rabbit Monster*” (小兔 encourage original life on this eat something sweet”. It refers 子妖怪) – perhaps because its Changle Lu stretch. ML to their restaurant bill of fare, demure beige exterior could re- which serves fresh seafood and lease a wild beast in all of us, in- // 620 Changle lu, by xiangyang lu 长乐路 meat baked in sea salt (reviewed tent on demolishing this creamy 612号, 近襄阳北路 *no english, bust out the October 2013). After such savory treat in record time. Slightly Chinese. Musang King An ode to an odor

ecorated in sleek green ing flavors and stinks. Musang Special durian coffee 榴莲浓( and white, Musang King sells the three most prized: 香咖啡, RMB15) is brewed with D manages to be a tem- Musang King (RMB268/500 g), premixed instant white coffee ple to the ‘King of the Fruits’ D101 (RMB208/500 g) and D24 which boasts a mixed scent of without reeking of that oh-so- (RMB128/400 g). durian and caffeine. Although specific eau de durian. Providing a bit sweeter, it’s very easily ac- haute products from Malaysia, There’s also an array of sweets. cepted. There’re also regular this cheerful spot is the second Durian chiffon cake 榴莲戚风( drinks such as blueberry yoghurt branch in town, following the 蛋糕三角, RMB23) is a favorite, flower tea 蓝莓花茶( , RMB10) success of its Gubei counterpart. a whole layer of fruit swaddled and lemonade (柠檬汁, RMB10), with mousse on top and cake just in case you’re not ready to Unabashed lovers of this below, the whole becoming a drink down your durian. TFZ questionable produce will be cheerful melt-in-your-mouth intrigued by packages of flash- experience. There’s even fried // 58 Zhejiang nan lu, by ninghai dong lu 浙 frozen pulp imported from durian spring rolls (榴莲春意浓, 江南路58号, 近宁海东路 (6212 9227) *no durian-crazy Malaysia. There’s RMB21/three) with hot crispy english on the menu a range of species with vary- skin and frozen stuffing.

80 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com the find Ding Yuan Classy river dining By Tongfei Zhang

ucked away in the shao rou – also didn’t let us Tropical pudding with papaya renovated warehouse of down, despite there being loads (RMB38/person) is a nice sur- T Wharf 1846, high-end of renditions around town. The prise. Doused in creamy coconut Shanghainese restaurant Ding streaky pork belly (taken from milk, the mix of sago and fruit Yuan offers a luxurious environ- the section nearest the ribs) is is so deliciously luscious that ment that thoroughly outshines the perfect balance of meat and you’ll find yourself wishing the its humble exterior. Furnished in fat, managing to be rich but not bowl was bigger. While there sleek wood from floor to ceiling greasy beneath its sweet and are a variety of drinks, includ- and twisted trunk decorations sticky sauce. It shows that the ing baijiu and wines, we chose that climb the walls, the venue kitchen has a masterful grasp the refreshing and nourishing offers 15 bright, spacious private of controlling temperature, and cucumber pear juice (RMB38/ rooms, seven of which boast a surely counts as a must-try dish glass, RMB168/pitcher) to help fantastic view of the Huangpu if you’re having guests in town. lighten the oft heavy fare. This River and Pudong skyline. may not be a great place for a However, sauteed wagyu with casual family dinner, but Ding Echoing its smart decor, the fu- BBQ sauce (RMB298) is a disap- Yuan is certainly set to be a sion of Shanghai and Cantonese pointment. Wagyu is supposed hotspot for private parties intent dishes on the menu caters to a to impart a delicate beef flavor on showering guests with items select set of high-end consum- ble. Dunked in sticky, savory se- with gentle ribbons of fat, but to impress. ers who have a fat wallet and a cret sauce, the sweet and crispy there is so much heavy sauce need to be wowed. Start your results are reminiscent of a local that the meat loses its distinct- // 3/F, warehouse 3, 601 waima lu, by journey with an appealing dish favorite, xunyu. ness and comes across fat and Zhuxingmatou Jie 外马路601号三号库3楼, of baked little fish (RMB88), oily – a waste of money, as you 近竹行码头街 (5308 8526) which sees a school of fried The signature stewed pork with could add any beef and it would anchovies brought hot to the ta- soy sauce (RMB168) – aka hong- taste the same.

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 81 eat / drink NEW bar For hot deals on drinks, see happy hours and ladies nights starting KARMA on p96 What goes around…

neaking into a prime posi- draft beers and all house pours fashioned (RMB65) is a pleasant tion on Donghu Lu, Karma (averaging RMB25-40/drink). sip, although rather a waste of S feeds the area’s appetite There’s also a fun list of cocktails good Makers Mark bourbon lost for worthy tipples sans overpow- that aim to please. Fresh ingre- beneath an onslaught of caster ering beats. Taking up residence dients are the main draw, with sugar. There’s even a cheeky in a former clothing store, this cast players like ginger, lemon fruit punch (RMB60) that mixes small space offers six low sofas, juice, passion fruit and mint citrus vodka, green tea and sea- a little bar and darkness deeper making frequent appearances. sonal fruit for an easy sip. than King Tut’s tomb (in spite of full length windows). Regardless Ginger float sparkling (RMB70) Fair warning: as they move out of the heavy shadows – which is a buoyant combination in a of soft opening, Karma will be- make everyone look like they’re champagne glass – the muddle gin hosting live DJs – but we’re lurking – we found a few bright of ginger-infused vodka, spar- hoping they’ll keep the volume spots to cling to. kling wine and fresh lime juice on lounge chill. ML a good balance of sweet, spicy First off, happy hour runs 5-8pm, and effervescent. Going with // 7 donghu lu, by Huaihai Zhong lu 东湖路7 which means half price on three the piquant theme, ginger old 号, 近淮海中路 MR. PITT Not Brad, but good

offee has been exchanged en Francais – the new menu towards higher-end. Signature for cocktails, and cr- highlights gin and bourbon cocktails include a sazerac C oissants with Nutella are drinks that hark back to America (RMB90) and the Bee’s Knees no more. What was once the in the 1800s and early 1900s. (RMB80), while the martini list French cafe Patachon has turned (RMB78) goes slightly off-theme to the dark side, setting its Women dressed in era-themed with selections like chocolate sights on the US of A! While the attire stand at the entrance, cookie and sake. With better environment still feels inherently ushering new arrivals through direction and a new sense of Gallic, the space now offers jazz black, floor-length velvet cur- purpose, the revamped venue and pre-Prohibition drinks un- tains towards the bar, where works well for casual drinks in der a new guise: Mr. Pitt. mix-masters in bowler hats duti- a soigne setting, but if you ever fully attend to our needs. While need a dose of pata-fun, the Named after the first cocktail run by the same management, other café locations are still alive recipe ever printed – pub- service has certainly stepped up and kickin’. LH lished in The Morning Post and from its previous lackadaisical Gazetteer in London on March state. Drinks have also been re- // no. 600, 10 Shaanxi Bei lu, by xinzha lu 陕 20, 1798, the ingredients listed vamped, tipping the price scale 西北路600弄10号, 近新闸路 (6075 1072) La Cava Effervescent newcomer

hen a bar is named On the menu, you’ll find a scant roots. Hailing from Colombia, La Cava, one would two cavas, starting at RMB40 for he’s put together a list of pisco W assume it to be a a glass of Covides Chenine Brut sours, mojitos and even a ba- temple to all things served in a (RMB240/bottle). It is slightly nana daiquiri that employs lots flute. However, this new spot on sweet, lovely bubbly and easy of fresh ingredients and gener- Yongjia Lu strives to be so much for sipping. However, the list of ous doses of alcohol. At the time more. The two-storey space has about five red and white wines of writing, the kitchen was also a deceptively narrow first floor, (RMB40-55/glass) proves more working on an extensive food but climb the stairs and you’re tantalizing, including a gener- menu. Expect bites of Spanish rewarded with an airy loft, the ous pour of smooth, full bodied tortillas, empanadas, ceviche soaring wood ceilings and floors Chilean Private Reserve Cosmo and other appetizing looking adding rustic charm to sleek merlot (RMB45). morsels to go along with your furniture; dark dinner tables, drinks starting this month. ML comfortable sofa booths, leather There’s also a full range of cock- stools and a big, central bar that tails (RMB55-65) that tap more // 216 Yongjia lu, by xiangyang nan lu 永嘉路 glitters with bottles of booze. into the owner’s Latin American 216号,襄阳南路 (6155 5001)

82 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com nightlife For more parties and live music shows, turn to Monthly roundup p89 Fine music for your nightlife diet

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the dance floor is delightful (considering this list of DJs coming to town). The line-up of record- turners and table-ticklers involves a dub-laced birthday party, tribute to Andy Warhol and the return of three guys who liked Shanghai so much, they’re coming back for more.

Travis Barker and Tiesto, this DEC 6 long-locked mix master is especially notorious for putting on a Steve Aoki hammy show full of all sorts of The founder of Dim Mak antics that makes him one ker- Records comes to Shanghai once azy DJ to watch. again in all of his cake-throwing, champagne-popping, crowd- // rmB200, 10pm. mYSt, 1123 Yan’an Zhong surfing glory. Known for his pop- lu, by Fumin lu 延安中路1123号, 近富民路 ular remixes and collaborations (6437 9999) with other names in the music industry such as LMFAO, Kid Cudi, Wynter Gordon, Afrojack, York City’s Chelsea Market, Dec 18 which served up brined, but- termilk fried chicken. The bird Questlove joint closed shop last month, but Ahmir Khalib Thompson, better Questlove is still going strong. known as Questlove, helped For his second appearance at Shanghai ring in 2013 and now Unico, the dress code is Latin he’s back to help us usher the Chic and the music is sure to go year out. Best recognized for on into the wee hours. drumming with The Roots, this multi-talented percussionist is // rmB150, starts 10.45. unico 2/F, 3 Zhongshan also a DJ and record producer dong Yi lu, by Guangdong lu 中山东一路3号 in his own right, having worked 2楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399) with greats across the industry like Erykah Badu, Jay-Z, Nikka win! Costa, Elvis Costello, the late Amy We have a pair of tickets to Winehouse, John Legend and give away for Questlove to more. The multi-talented man give away! Answers to win@ also opened a critically acclaimed urbanatomy.com with subject restaurant called Hybrid in New "Questlove" by December 15.

DEC 6 DEC 7 Dec 7 Alton Miller Sub-Culture birthday bash Mamasan’s studio This Chicago house veteran liked the Pearl of To celebrate six years on the scene, the folks Mamasan brings on the funk with a party that the Orient so much when he spun at Unico from Sub-Culture are bringing in the king of draws inspiration from the wild 70s, when in August, that he is back just a scant five dubstep Steve Goodman – aka Kode9 – to Studio 54 ruled the roost and Andy Warhol months later. With more than 120 tracks lay down a layer of music law. His intricate was their king. Wacky installations will be under his belt, you can be sure Miller will productions and well-respected label, built by the Mamasan team. Dress code is get the crowds grooving when headlining Hyperdub, have given Goodman a hardcore shining divas, freaks or 70s celebrities – re- this DingDongDisco party as part of the following. Expect him to perform a long and member, art is what you can get away with. Booshkabaash Festival. innovative set that will have dancers on the Free shots from Deans Bottle Shop for as long floor all night. as they last… motivation to arrive early. // rmB60, 10pm. 390 Bar, 390 panyu lu, by Fahuazhen lu 番禺路 390号,近法华镇路 (186 2124 9854) // rmBtBA, 10pm. the Shelter, 5 Yongfu lu, by Fuxing xi lu 永福 // Free entry, 10pm-late. lOgO, 298 xingfu lu, by Fahuazhen lu 幸路5号,近复兴西路 (www.subcultureshanghai.com) 福路298号,近法华镇路

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 83 community charity Give a little good and spread some holiday magic BY Lauren Hogan

It’s better to give than to receive, as they say, and what are a few nights off the town when that loose change can do a lifetime of good? Here are a several ways, depending on how deep your pockets are, to play Santa this season…

surgery for a child. RMB6 RMB50 RMB350/450 // beta.china.operationsmile.org Buy a book Help the homeless Keep an animal healthy The Library Project BEAN, Shanghai’s friendly com- RMB5,000 donates librar- munity outreach organization, Provide a loving home ies – and stocks regularly volunteers at local Shanghai Healing Home pro- them – to under- homeless shelters. The weekly vides a temporary home to or- financed schools cost of a shower phaned infants before and after and orphanages in and laundry receiving cleft China, Cambodia adds up, but palate and Vietnam. RMB6 a donation or lip buys one book, but of RMB50 surgery. RMB306 will buy will pay for a RMB5,000 pays for one month 50! clean change of round-the-clock care and // www.library-project.org of clothes and a Second Chance Animal Aid im- baby supplies. shower for one. proves animal welfare through // shanghai.beanonline.org education, outreach, adoption // charitydreamshanghai.com/ RMB25 and fostering programs. Plant a tree RMB350-450 (depending on ani- RMB80 mal size) spays and neuters fos- RMB6,000 Give the gift of English ter animals. Cover an orphan’s medical care // scaashanghai.org

RMB3,800 Help a baby to crawl

Shanghai Roots & Shoots is fighting desertification by planting trees in Inner Mongolia Stepping Stones works with Baobei Foundation works with with their Million Tree Project. expatriate and local Chinese Shanghai medical professionals RMB25 buys one tree which will volunteers to teach English in to provide life-saving surgeries also clean 250 kg of CO2 from Shanghai’s migrant schools and for orphans with neurological the air throughout its lifetime. community centers, along with Olivia’s Place gives quality physi- and gastrointestinal birth de- //www.jgi-shanghai.org rural schools outside the city. cal, occupational and speech fects. RMB6,000 buys a one-day RMB80 allows a child to enjoy therapy for infants, children and hospital stay. two semesters’ worth of weekly teenagers in need. RMB3,800 // www.baobeifoundation.org RMB30 lessons. can fund a month of therapy for Keep a kid active // steppingstoneschina.net a child with disabilities. // www.oliviasplace.org RMB25,000 Heal a broken heart RMB240 Help a child see RMB4,000 Make a child smile

Heart to Heart Shanghai pro- Stepping Stones I Care program vides support and financial works to improve the vision of assistance to needy Chinese We Haul 2 Play delivers sports disadvantaged children in China, children who require heart sur- equipment to underprivileged increasing their chance of edu- Operation Smile China’s medi- gery to repair congenital heart children across Asia, transport- cational success by providing cal volunteers provide surgery defects. RMB25,000 pays for a ing the equipment by bicycle. free eye care equipment and to children with facial deformi- life-saving operation. RMB30 buys a new soccer ball. services. RMB240 buys a pair of ties – surgeries that can take as //heart2heartshanghai.net // wehaul2play.com specs for a migrant child. little as 45 minutes! RMB4,000 // steppingstoneschina.net can pay for a cleft palate or lip

84 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com It’s not just about the money…

Play Saint Nick Christmas Giving Tree provides under- Clear-out privileged children with gift River of Hearts provides the bags during the holiday season. opportunity to give new and Donors receive a detailed profile used items no longer needed to of the child to give them an idea those who do. Various drop-off of what type of gift would be locations can be found through- appropriate. Donors also receive out Shanghai. the chance to meet the kids. // [email protected], rohshanghai@ // [email protected], communi- gmail.com, communitycenter.cn tycenter.cn How ‘bout a chari-tee?

ear an expression we and steps people have taken to can all relate to with achieve their goals. She believes W Morgan Watson’s these tales will be encouraging ‘Sunday Funday’ shirts. The for young minds to hear, and trendy tees raise money for her once she’s finished the collec- Life Lesson Foundation, a pro- tion, she’ll bring the little book gram that encourages impover- of life lessons to distribute on ished children to reach their full her travels. potential through education. “I believe it’s important to teach When Watson first moved to self-esteem to children and to China, she began traveling enable creativity so they are throughout Southeast Asia pass- empowered to work towards ing out school supplies to stu- achieving everything they want dents in rural communities, as and need in life. This is the cata- well as volunteering her time to lyst where my life lessons origi- work with teachers and children nate,” Watson says. “Each lesson that needed assistance. Since tries to inspire and encourage then, the innovative altruist has all students and teachers, no looked to our expat weekend matter where they come from, habits for inspiration, creating that anything is possible.” Funday-wear to pay for materials on future trips. // Sunday Funday shirts are RMB100. To purchase or learn more about Along with the hip threads, she’s the Life Lesson Foundation email also in the process of compil- [email protected] or visit ing a book filled with worldly the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ stories of personal experiences MissMorgansLifeLessonsFoundation

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 85 community tiger father WORLD CHRISTMAS CULTURES STRANGER THAN A STRANGER SLIDING DOWN YOUR CHIMNEY BY TREVOR MARSHALLSEA

his family has big plans named Zwarte Piet – Black Pete. for Christmas. First we’re He is usually depicted in all T going to euthanize Santa. sorts of garb, like curly hair and Then we’re going to hang out made-up red lips, and performs on a beach in Vietnam. functions like distributing candy.

It’s probably time. I’ve never By the look of him it wouldn’t been to Vietnam before. As for surprise if his roles also include Santa, our eight-year-old, Lani, tap dancing and singing ‘My has started asking awkward Mammy’ (politically correct it questions, like “Daddy, are you ain’t). In fact there are usually a liar?” a handful of Black Petes, who since the mid 19th century have Ok, perhaps not that pointed, been called Sinters – umm, ‘serv- but the inevitable question ants.’ about the North Pole’s most famous resident came up over Dear Flemish people, the 19th century called Early on, Dutch Santa and the dinner last week. Since there – they want their blackface back Petes would turn up, and if was a six-year-old also at the children had been good he’d table, I made the very clever par- reward them with presents. If ent move of telling Lani that we Ded Moroz sounds like a heavy metal they’d been bad, they would would “talk about this later.” I be punished by getting no then winked at her and slashed band. Or perhaps a stun grenade. Or presents. They would also get my throat. a good kicking and a beating a used condom. But the Internet said it from Santa. If they were espe- Only with a finger, mind you. I cially bad, a Pete would bundle don’t find these parenting situ- meant ‘Grandfather Frost’ them into a sack and they’d ations that troubling. But it is be dragged back to Spain to a probably time we labeled as mysterious – but presumably fiction this tale about an exotic start calling you Ded. I can see find, a man called Fred at a wretched – fate. place where lots of not very tall walking sticks being shaken an- friend’s wedding, and asked people work feverishly to make grily everywhere. As for Moroz, him. It started with a shock. Since the 1950s, however, this presents for the world’s children. there was confusion. tale has been softened up. Now “Well Santa Claus turns up with if children are naughty Santa For one thing, everyone now For clarification I turned to my his whores,” he said, as I spat my only pretends to give them a knows that place is called China. friend from the gym, Roman. beer all over him. good kicking and beating. For another, there are some oth- He’s not Russian but he is from er fantastic Santa-ish Christmas Estonia (motto: it’s not exactly I liked this Santa better than The Dutch story – which is repli- tales around the world. As Russia, but it’ll do till we get ours already. I pictured him in cated in Belgium – is so bizarre citizens of expat-land’s cultural some). As this large bald man a sleigh, jacked right up at the it has caught the attention of melting pot, maybe we should and I sat naked in the sauna front, with a set of really big more and more people in recent try a few. talking about Santa, I finally speakers booming out some- years. These include people found understanding. thing a bit more gangsta’ than from the United Nations High There’s the Russian one. Just to ‘Jingle Bells.’ Commission for Human Rights. confuse things, Russia’s ‘Santa’ Moroz is actually the term for They couldn’t help noticing the delivers presents not on Russian when the temperature drops be- “No, his horse,” said Fred, more story might be a wee bit racist, Christmas (January 7) but on low about minus 10 Celsius. So clearly. especially since people playing New Year’s Eve. He goes by the really, Father Christmas in Russia the Petes in Christmas parades name of Ded Moroz. is more like Grandfather F**king Still the story was astounding. wear blackface makeup. Freezing. The Dutch Sinterklass used to Now, I don’t want to claim our be a Greek bishop in Turkey Hopefully the Petes will soon Christmas is any jollier, or point Russia also has none of this sometime in the first millennium be retired, replaced by a more at Russia’s famous national North Pole business. Ded AD. He retired to take up the universally loved breed of vibe of melancholy, or misère Moroz lives in Veliky Ustyug, a position of Dutch Santa, residing Christmas helper. For as the old de vivre, but by God their main town of 32,000 people a few in… Spain. saying goes, you’re alright as spreader of joy sounds peril- hundred kilometers northeast long as you’ve got ya elf. ously like ‘dead morose.’ of Moscow. You can probably No one is sure why he lives see him there in the summer there, but my money’s on the // Trevor Marshallsea was a foreign correspond- Ded Moroz sounds to me like a doing whatever Russians do – weather. Where would you rath- ent in Beijing in the 1990s and returned a dec- heavy metal band. Or perhaps trimming his roses, running an er live: the North Pole, Veliky ade later. This time around, he stays at home a stun grenade. Or a used con- export-import business, etc. Ustyug or Spain? Especially if to grow the kids. Read more of his domestic dom. But the Internet said it you’re the wrong side of 1,000. adventures at www.thetigerfather.com meant ‘Grandfather Frost.’ When I’d heard the Dutch Christmas you become a grandfather in had a crazy twist. So I grabbed Usually, Sinterklass goes around Russia, straight away they just the first Dutch person I could with a much-loved colored man

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December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 87 events Pick of six art exhibitions

Surface Material Motion Colors of Myanmar Until Jan 5. Vanguard Gallery, 2/F, Building 4A, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Until Dec 30. LWH Gallery, Room 102, Building 14, 50 Monganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号4A号楼2楼, 近昌化路 (6299 3523) Changhua Lu, 莫干山路50号14号楼102室, 近昌化路 (187 0171 7975, www.lwhgal- lery.com)

Tony Viramonte Dec 6 to Feb 23. 10 Corso Como Gallery, Wheelock Square, North Annex, 1717 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huahsan Lu 南京西路1717号会德丰国际广场北楼, 近华山路 (6286 1072)

Format: Zhang Bojun Photography Exhibit Until Jan 20. OFOTO Gallery, 2F, Building 13, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号13号楼2楼, 近昌化路 (6298 5416)

Follies of a Species Until Dec 21. OV Gallery, Room 207, Building 4A, 50 Moganshan Lu, by Changhua Lu 莫干山路50号 Sun Yu 4A号楼207室, 近 Until Dec 20. FQ Projects, No. 76, Lane 927 Huaihai 昌化路 (1637 Zhong Lu, by Nanchang Lu 淮海中路927弄淮海坊76号, 3474) 近南昌路(6466 2940, [email protected])

88 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com events To list your events email [email protected]

an exclusive La Paulée de Chine wine DEC 1 arts dinner. Relish ten glasses of Burgundy paired with a seven-course dinner of ARTS Franck-Elie Laloum’s award-winning dishes such as the house-smoked wild Gig: Third Xiaoqingxin Music Festival mackerel ﬁllet, licorice yogurt, pickled This acoustic music festival features cucumber, black radish, and Thai basil. ﬁve groups including Shanghai institu- RMB1,388 plus 15 percent service/per- tion Top Floor Circus. son, starts 6.30pm. Jade on 36, 36/F, RMB80-100, 8pm. On Stage, A2-101, Pudong Shangri-La, Grand Tower, 33 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu 淮 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu 富城路33 海西路570号红坊艺术文化社区A2-101, 号, 浦东香格里拉酒店36楼, 近陆家嘴西近虹桥路(6212 6991) 路 (2828 6888)

COMMUNITY DEC 5-8 Sports: Shanghai Marathon Watch runners take over the Bund arts as part of the annual Shanghai Marathon. While registration has Stage: The New Electric Ballroom already passed, you can still snag a The Irish Consulate and Urban prime spot to watch the participants Aphrodite has teamed up to for this as they work up a w inter sweat. production of Enda Walsh’s award- RM40-200, 7am-1pm. Chen Yi Square, winning play about three sisters in a Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing remote Irish fishing village. Dong Lu 中山东一路, 近南京东路 RMB200-220, 8pm. Sashas, 3/F, 1 (www1.shmarathon.com, general@ Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平路 shmarathon.com) 11号�近衡山路 (187 2152 8625, tick- [email protected]) Tour: Cruising Beisuzhou and Hongkou Creek Stage: Holiday Hitch Walking think tank Shanghai Apphia Campbell wowed Shanghai Flaneur unveils their new public stage lovers with her one woman walk “In-Between Construction and Dec 6 show, Black is the Color of My Voice, Destruction” exploring the fast- and she’s returned with this holiday moving developments of Beisuzhou Cat Power themed musical comedy about two Lu and the Zhabei area. MovingCities roomates, one man and Christmas founder Bert de Muynck goes deep This indie chanteuse has evolved into a musical chameleon on her past two in New York. The show is full of into the area’s history and future. original albums, recording with soul legends from the Stax label on The Christmas favorites from artists like RMB300 (RMB180 for students), Greatest and incorporating electronic flourishes on last year’s Sun. She’s devel- The Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey. 2-5pm. Register at publicwalks@ oped into a potent performer and this show is arguably the biggest draw of RMB150-180, 8pm. Anken Green, 7/F, shanghai-flaneur.com or 138 1892 the Modern Sky Festival. 668 Huai’an Lu, by Suzhou Xi Lu淮安 2040 for venue information. RMB380-480, 9pm. Qianshuiwan Cultural Center, 179 Yichang Lu, by Jiangning 路668号, 近南苏州路 (182 0183 7723, Lu 宜昌路179号, 近江宁路 (6266 3191, buy.modernsky.com) [email protected])

NIGHTLIFE DEC 6 Gigs: Club 8 101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Two Spanish expert fretsmen Alberto The Modern Sky Festival is bringing Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号红坊艺术文 Cuellar and Guillermo Pérez-Quer, will COMMUNITY this critically acclaimed indie duo from 化社区A2-101, 近虹桥路 Sweden. Formed in 1995, Club 8 is perform with two Chinese six-string Charity: Shosholoza Shanghai Charity known for their melodic dream-pop. giants, Gao Yi and Ni Benchu. Ball Originally inspired by 80s indie groups RMB50-280, Shanghai Concert Hall, Billing itself as Shanghai’s most afford- like The Smiths and Joseph K, the DEC 4 523 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu able ball, this event will raise funds band’s music has evolved to include 延安东路523号, 近西藏南路 (5467 0098, for HOLAH — a home for abandoned experimen tations with trip-hop and [email protected]) LIFE/STYLE babies in Durban, South Africa. There chill-out with a romantic French touch. will be live entertainment, a three- RMB150-180, 9pm. MAO Livehouse, Shopping: Night market course dinner and free-flow beer, 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by This monthly fashion fair is stocked COMMUNITY Nederbug wine and soft drinks. Tables Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号, 近建 with clothes, food, accessories and for ten are also available. 国中路 (5237 8662, 6445 0086) other goodies perfect for the holidays. Talk: The city in our mind RMB750, 7pm. Four Seasons Hotel DJ Sacco will be playing vintage music Metropolitan Design and Research Shanghai, 500 Weihai Lu, by Shimen that will make you shop til you drop. Office (MDRO) founder and acclaimed Yi Lu威海路500号, 近石门一路 (6256 Free entry, 9pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, architect Marco de la Torre leads a talk 8888, [email protected]) DEC 3 by Fahuazhen Lu幸福路115号, 近法华 examining how people view cities in 镇路 (150 0018 2212) an age of information overload. NIGHTLIFE RMB150, 7.30-9.30pm. Café Sambal, Sports: Shanghai Fight Night Bldg A, No 37, Lane 550 Shaanxi Nan The Shanghai Fight Night team debut- Gigs: Efterklang Lu, by Shaoxing Lu陕西南路550弄37号 ed earlier this May and they are back Named after the Danish word for “re- DEC 5 A楼嘉善市场, 近绍兴路 (138 1892 2040, with their first black tie professional/ verberation,” this trio certainly leaves publicwalks@shanghai-flaneur.com) white collar boxing match. There will an impression. They came from the ARTS be five white collar fights followed same Copenhagen post-rock scene by four professional matches. Tickets that produced Sigur Rós and Múm. Concert: Dance of six strings EAT/DRINK include a four-course black tie dinner, Their 2012 album Piramida received The second season of “The Classic free-flow wine, beer, cocktails and good reviews and they will be playing Guitar: Harmony between Spain and Eat: Burgundy extravaganza champagne on ringside tables. as part of the Modern Sky Festival. China” series ends with a closing Jade on 36 Restaurant at Pudong RMB10,000-16,000 (tables for 10), RMB100-120, 9pm. On Stage, A2- concert featuring four top guitarists. Shangri-La, East Shanghai presents 7.30-11.30pm. Hyatt on the Bund, 199

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 89 events COMMUNITY This highly acclaimed production of Health: Vegan talk one of Shakespeare’s darkest and Join Kimberly Ashton, health and well- most exciting tragedies has toured ness coach from Sprout Lifestyle, and over twenty countries. It’s played in Andrew Petker, yoga instructor from venues as diverse as Verona palaces Yoga +, for a useful talk about how and a ruined plantation house in food and yoga practice are directly Atlanta. connected and how to incorporate RMB80-380, Lyceum Theater. 57 plant-based whole foods into your Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu茂 diet to be an healthy vegetarian. 名南路57号, 近长乐路 (400 610 3721, English with Chinese translation avail- [email protected]) able. RMB200 including lunch. 11-12.30pm. Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia DEC 6-8 Lu, by Yueyang Lu 永嘉路570号永嘉庭412室, 近岳阳路 (RSVP essential: [email protected]) ARTS

Stage: Jeanne of Arppo NIGHTLIFE The Shanghai Contemporary Theater Festival (ACT) presents this Swedish Gigs: Caves of Steel clown theatrical adaption of Don The BooshkaBaash Festival continues Quixote. A sloppy laundry woman with this Norwegian post rock group. transforms into her heroine, Joan of They play rollicking instrumentals in Arc, as she does battle with a giant the vein of Mogwai. pile of dirty laundry. RMB60, 9-11.30pm. Yuyintang, 851 RMB150-280, 7.30pm. Shanghai Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu凯旋路851 Dramatic Arts Center, 288 Anfu Lu, 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) by Wukang Lu 安福路288号, 近武康路 (6473 0123) Gigs: Richie Kotzen This certifiable guitar hero played in Dec 6-8 two of hair metal’s biggest bands, DEC 7 Poison and Mr. Big. His songs have Seventh Annual Christkindlmarkt topped the Japanese charts and Kotzen has released 19 solo albums Paulaner Brauhaus brings a slice of German holiday tradition with their COMMUNITY since 1989. annual Christmas market. Held on the day when Advent starts, Paulaner’s Health: Chocolate demo RMB380-880, 8pm. On Stage, A2- Fenyang Lu location will be transformed into a merry winter wonderland. In this sinfully sweet workshop, Sprout 101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by A host of decorative huts will dot the premises with holiday ornaments and 淮海西路号红坊艺术文 Lifestyle health and wellness coaches Hongqiao Lu 570 gifts on sale everywhere. There will also be plenty of delicious food and 化社区 Kimberly Ashton and Chiara Squinzi A2-101 drink options, like hot, spiced Glühwein, sizzling Bavarian sausages, pastries break down raw chocola te making and other seasonal specialties. The market has become a Shanghai tradition and chocolate-inspired raw des- Gigs: Vopli Vidopliassova equally popular with locals and foreigners. For the full listings of h oliday mar- serts. Raw chocolate contains a large These Ukrainian rock stars came kets, meals and parties see our holiday guide in Urban Eyes. number of antioxidants that protect together in Kiev shortly after the RMB25 entrance fee, 11am-10pm (except Dec 8, 11am-7pm). Paulaner the body from aging, so double up on Chernobyl nuclear plant meltdown Brauhaus, 150 Fenyang Lu, by Fuxing Lu, 汾阳路150号, 近复兴路 (6474 5700) your servings. It may save your life. in 1986. Since then they’ve been on RMB250, 4-5.30pm. Sprout Lifestyle - the forefront on the country’s rock Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia scene with influences of folk, patriotic Lu, by Yueyang Lu 永嘉庭 570号永嘉路 songs, punk, heavy metal and, recent- 4号楼1楼2室, 近岳阳路(139 1820 9613, ly, electronic music. RMB250-350, 9pm. MAO Livehouse, Huangpu Lu, by Wuchang Lu黄浦路 RMB80, 10pm. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu www.sproutlifestyle.com) 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by 199号, 近武昌路 (wcbc.info, info@chi- Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路5号, 近复兴 Jianguo Zhong Lu 重庆南路308号, 近建 nasportspromotions.com) 西路 (www.void-shanghai.com) Sports: Ride for Life 国中路 Since November 16, the Shangri-La (5237 8662, 6445 0086) Party: Baron Vulgaria’s Berlin Kabaret is hosting a group of dedicated bike NIGHTLIFE The 1920s are starting to get a bit riders who have passed through four played out in the city but Kick the provinces and 22 cities along their DEC 8 Gigs: Regurgitator Gong Around put a nice twist on it 2,000 km route from Shenzhen to This award-winning Australian rock with this party that celebrates the Shanghai to raise money for families COMMUNITY band is celebrating their 20th anniver- German Weimar Republic. DJ Baron in Guangxi that don’t have access to a sary this year. They just released their Vulgaria will be spinning three- clean water source. This day marks the Charity: Care for orphans with cleft eighth album, Dirty Pop Fantasy, this penny opera, Brechtian cabaret and last leg of their three-week ride and palates September. electro-swing while classic movies like local bike enthusiasts are encouraged Local do-gooders BEAN are organ- RMB50, 10pm. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi Marlene Dietrich’s Shanghai Express to join in this final stretch. Starting at izing a volunteer day to take care of Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近 will be playing on an old projector. the Shangri-La Suzhou, you’ll pedal to and play with the orphaned infants 衡山路 (6211 6317) RMB50, 9.30pm-2.30am. Choir, 19 the Kerry Hotel Pudong. Participants at Shanghai Healing Home. The or- Fuzhou Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu with donations over RMB8,000 will be ganization’s mission is to assist the Party: Brotha From Another Mutha 黄浦区福州路19号, 近中山东一路(www. eligible to win a TREK bike valued at Chinese Children’s Welfare Institute to The Hyphenics creative collective is kickthegongaround.com) RMB9,000. p rovide pre- and post-surgical care to celebrating one year of bringing ec- RMB200/person (RMB100 children), abandoned babies with surgically cor- lectic beats to Shanghai dance floors Party: Shanghai Fight Night after- 1-4pm. Start at Shangri-La Suzhou. 168 rectible deformities. with their fourth Brotha From Another party Tayuan Lu, by Shishan Lu 塔园路168 RSVP [email protected] with Mutha party. DJs DONN, Rob Young Get your dance on after a night of 号,近狮山路 (email communications. “Care for Orphans December 8” in and Arctec Penguin spin jazz and soul watching fights at the official after- [email protected] to sign up) the subject line for time and venue infused hip-hop, Detroit techno and party. Make sure to wear your best tux information. deep house. or gala dress. Reservations are highly Free entry, 9pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, recommended. LIFE/STYLE Charity: Knit squares for AIDS- by Fahuazhen Lu幸福路115号, 近法华 RMB100, 10pm. Bar Rouge, 7/F, 18 impacted orphans 镇路 (150 0018 2212) Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Yoga: Feel grounded, strong and Join BEAN’s knitting circles in putting Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京 powerful together 20 cm squares that will be Party: DJ JTC 东路 (6339 1199, www.bar-rouge- Free up your feet and tap into a res- pieced together to make blankets to Void’s guest of the year is coming shanghai.com) ervoir of potential energy. This work- keep children in South African orphan- to town. Michigan based producer/ shop focuses on transforming your ages warm. Volunteers meet at a loca- DJ JTC, as known as his stage name relationship with your tootsies and tion in the former French Concession explores how the foot is important as Dabrye, has received critical acclaim DEC 6-7 and a knitting teacher will be on hand fo r his unique productions from heav- the foundation of the temple that is to provide assistance. yweights like Laurent Garnier, Ron your body. RSVP [email protected] with Morelli, and Trevor Jackson. His music ARTS RMB300, 2-3pm. Karma Life Yoga, 160 “Knit Square December 8” in the is frequently played by big names in Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu 浦城路 subject line for time and venue infor- the game like DJ Theo Parrish. Stage: Macbeth by TNT Theatre 160号, 近商城路 (5882 4388) Britain mation.

90 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com RMB80-280, 7.30pm. Shanghai Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7楼, 近南京 NIGHTLIFE Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, 都市路4889号, 近名都路 (5415 2679) 东路 (6339 1199, www.bar-rouge- by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 shanghai.com) Gigs: Icing Dolls (6854 1234, www.shoac.com.cn) One of Beijing’s most promising indie rock acts will be passing through DEC 13 Shanghai. Their album 1983 was nomi- DEC 13-15 NIGHTLIFE nated for a MIDI Music Award and the COMMUNITY four-piece group is a popular draw on Party: Miss Kittin ARTS the domestic rock festival circuit. This multitalented French music pro- Sports: Shanghai Sharks vs Jilin Tigers RMB40-50, 8.30pm. On Stage, A2- ducer, DJ, singer and songwriter has Cheer on the hometown hoops squad Stage: Brickman Brando Bubble Boom 101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by worked with big names like Felix da as they build on their promising 2-1 This Barcelona theater group offers a 淮海西路号红坊艺术文 Hongqiao Lu 570 Housecat and Chicks on Speed. She’s start to the season against the Jilin play within a play about the life of Sir 化社区近虹桥路 A2-101, known for merging disparate music Tigers. The Sharks have been buoyed John Brickman who inspired the first genres like dub and jacked-up house by the contributions of their two new mortgage system in the nineteenth into cohesive dance-tacular sets. import players, power forward Darnell century. The twist is that Brickman is DEC 8&15 RMB100 (free for ladies), 10pm. Bar Jackson and small forward Von Wafer, played by a savage Marlon Brando. Rouge, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, who played with team owner Yao on It’s a Spanish-language show with 中山东一路号 the Houston Rockets. Mandarin subtitles and English guide COMMUNITY by Nanjing Dong Lu 18 7 楼, 近南京东路 (6339 1199, www.bar- RMB60-680, 7.35pm. Yuanshen available. Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by RMB120-280, 7.30pm. Shanghai Charity: Play with orphaned babies in rouge-shanghai.com) Zhangyang Lu 源深路655号, 近张杨路 D ramatic Arts Centre – Drama Salon, Minhang (400 620 6006, www.mypiao.com) 288 Anfu Lu, by Wukang Lu 安福路288 Help out at the Lupin Healing Home 号, 近武康路 (6473 0123, 6473 4567, with pre- and post-surgical care aban- DEC 12-14 www.china-drama.com) doned babies and assist with their development. NIGHTLIFE RSVP [email protected] with ARTS Party: We are the 90’s “Lupin December 8 [or] 15” in the DEC 14 Dance: Flamenco by Omayra Amaya Bar Rouge is celebrating classic subject. Flamenco Dance Company beats and hits from Will Smith to Flamenco runs through Omayra Ace of Base to MC Hammer in this ARTS Amaya’s blood. She’s the grandniece retro-themed party. Scrunchies and DEC 11 of Curro Amaya, the greatest flamenco wrapped-around flannel shirts are Dance: Nutcracker by Suzhou Culture dancer that ever lived, and her parents encouraged. and Arts Centre Ballet Theatre Jiangsu Province’s only professional ARTS were also acclaimed flamenco danc- RMB100, 10pm-late. Bar Rouge, 7/F, ers. Since 1994, she’s mixed the dance 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing ballet company is renowned for blending traditional Chinese style with Film: Forks Over Knives with modern Spanish and World Beat contemporary elements. They will be This film examines the profound claim music to great success. producing the classic Nutcracker in a that most degenerative diseases can RMB280-1,080, 7.15pm. Shanghai City one-night-only performance. be controlled or even reversed by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. It’s the latest monthly movie screening at Sprout Lifestyle. arts Free entry, 7-8.30pm.Sprout Lifestyle, Unit 412, Surpass Cour t, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu永嘉庭 570号永嘉路 4号楼1楼2室, 近岳阳路(139 1820 9613, www.sproutlifestyle.com)

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Sports: Shanghai Sharks vs Liaoning Jaguars The CBA season kicked oﬀ last month and the hometown team hosts Liaoning and their star point guard Dominique Jones, who was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2010. RMB60-680, 7.35pm. Yuanshen Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by Zhangyang Lu 源深路655号, 近张杨路 (400 620 6006, www.mypiao.com)

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Gigs: Las Moleculas de Gaston This Latin American ﬁve-piece group has a catalogue of contemporary and timeless Latin American classics from Soda Stereo to Los Fabulosos Cadillas. Admission comes with a free drink. RMB30, 9pm-2am. Mural, Basement, 10 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu 衡山路 10号, 近永嘉路 (6433 5023) Dec 7

DEC 12 Save A Life - Battle of the Bands with America’s Got Talent Winners ARTS Heart to Heart Shanghai throws this glamorous fund-raising event every year to ﬁnance heart surgeries for Chinese Concerts: Anderson & Roe children in need. Local and international students will compete during the day in a battle of the bands, with the oppor- Called the “most innovative piano duo tunity to open for that evening’s concert. America’s Got Talent winners Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. and Michael Grimm around”, the team of Greg Anderson will headline the show and mentor students during the day. The battle of the bands features an all-star panel of judges and Elizabeth Joy Roe has wowed including Li Wei Min, chief musical supervisor of The Voice of China and That’s Shanghai’s very own Ned Kelly channel- crowds around the world. They are ling his inner Simon Cowell. Daniela Bessia, who was a featured vocalist on China’s Got Talent, will host and perform a best k nown for the four-hand piano duet with the two headline acts. technique where they play the same RMB100-180, 3pm for Battle of the Bands, 7.30pm for main concert. The Mixing Room & MUSE, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by piano, which sounds pretty amazing. Shangnan Lu 世博大道1200号, 近上南路 (5150 9199)

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RMB80-380, 7.15pm. Shanghai Daning Party: Kick the Gong Around 钥桥路 (6246 5678) The acid saxophonist will be joined by Theatre, 222 Pingxingguan Lu, by The popular Shanghai retro parties Running Blue, a trip-hop Chinese band Lingshi Lu 平型关路1222号, 近灵石 hold their first shindig at Lotus Red. Concert: MC Hot Dog that mixes traditional native instru- 路 (3636 8807, www.daningtheatre. Dress up in your sharpest 1920s and Taiwan’s finest hip-hop MC is ready to ments with electronic sound. com.cn) 30s attire and enjoy some old timey drop some rhymes and knowledge at RMB30-50, 8.30-11pm. On Stage, A2- cocktails, retro films and electro this stadium show. 101, Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by swing. RMB180-880, 8pm. Mercedes-Benz Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号红坊艺术文 COMMUNITY RMB50, 10pm. Lotus Red, 5/F, Bund Arena, 1200 Shibo Dadao, by Yaohua 化社区A2-101, 近虹桥路 22, Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (400 620 Charity: Annual [Green] Drinks Mixers Yong’an Lu 中山东二路22号5楼, 近新永 6006) Party: Deck-FX Green Drinks mixes environmentalism, 安路 (6328 8377, www.lotusredshang- DJ Roo and Q-trip host a night of networking and fun into their monthly hai.com) breakbeat house, jungle, drum and meetups. They’ve organized their first EAT/DRINK bass and everything in between. annual mixer, which will include live Free entry, 10pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu music, a surprise talk and food pro- Eat: Kiddie Disco Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法 vided by the Malaysian Consulate and DEC 15 Come and celebrate with your entire 华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Green Vege Café. Money raised will go family. Children will be treated to a to funding green community projects COMMUNITY delicious all-you-can-eat buffet includ- and other initiatives. ing limitless ice cream and popcorn. DEC 21-22 RMB120-180, 4.30-7.30pm. River South Tour: Japan in China, China in Japan Santa Claus will be showing up to Art Center, 1247 Nansuzhou Lu, by This special German-language tour ex- distribut e the candy and take photos Xinzha Lu 南苏州路1247号, 近新昌路 plores the rich history of the Hongkou with kids. Party games and activities ARTS (6359 8989, www.greendrinks.cn) area during the time when the included. Japanese occupied the area. RMB208, (Free for children under Dance: Hamlet by Beijing Dance Health: Gluten-Free baking demo RMB300 (RMB180 for students), three, RMB68 for kids betweeen 3-9 Theater In this workshop, Gluten-Free 2-5pm. Register at publicwalks@ and RMB108 for kids between 10 and Contemporary dance troupe Beijing Shanghai’s Sanna Luoto discusses shanghai-flaneur.com or 138 1892 15), 11am-3pm. Paulaner Brauhaus, Dance Theater is celebrating their fifth strategies on eliminating gluten from 2040 for venue information. 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu 汾阳 anniversary with an all-new adaption diets. With the holiday season around 路150号, 近岳阳路 (6474 5700, katha- of Hamlet. The show is also influenced the corner, she will provide tips on [email protected]) by Feng Xiaogang’s 2006 film adap- making wheat-based recipes gluten- NIGHTLIFE tion The Banquet and Feng is serving free. as General Supervisor of the show. Choreographer Wang Yuanyuan is one RM B200, 2-3.30pm. Sprout Lifestyle, Gigs: Versus the World NIGHTLIFE Unit 412, Surpass Court, 570 Yongjia Enjoy a night of southern Californian of the country’s best and was previ- Lu, by Yueyang Lu (inside the Eco & punk as this new supergroup, which Gigs: Electron Flow Vol 3 ously resident choreographer of the More showroom) 永嘉庭, 570号永嘉 features members of The Ataris and This experimental jazz and funk night National Ballet of China. 路 4号楼, 1楼, 2室, 近岳阳路 (139 1820 Lagwagon, brings Santa Barbara to returns, headlined by Alex Haavik. RMB80-380, 7.30pm. Shanghai City 9613, www.sproutlifestyle.com) Shanghai. RMB60-80, 9-11.30pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 art LIFE/STYLE 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662)

Fashion: Relaunch party Join Creative Collective’s relaunch party and pick up a few warm-hearted DEC 19 gifts for your friends. Some end-of- season clearance items will be on sale NIGHTLIFE in the studio and there’ll be free beer plus yummy food s ponsored by Ruijin Parties: Femina x Urban Lab Night Cajun. It’s a perfect union as fashion maga- House 6, 1/F, 108 Changshu Lu, by zine Femina teams up with Urban Changle Lu 常熟路108弄6号, 近长乐路 Lab to take over Thursday. This party (www.creative-collective.cc) is the first edition and will have a 19th-century Burlesque theme perfect for fashionistas and hipsters to get NIGHTLIFE dressed up for. RSVP only, 10pm. Cirque Le Soir, 4/F, Gigs: Cara Dillon 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xin This Meteor Irish Music Award- Yong’an Lu 中山东二路 22号4楼, 近新 winning folk singer is known for ace- 永安路 ing traditional favorites but isn’t afraid to experiment. She’s collaborated with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and DEC 20 her song ‘Hill of Thieves’ was voted by BBC listeners as one of Northern Ireland’s Top 10 original songs. NIGHTLIFE RMB150-200, 8pm. MAO Livehouse, Party: Popasuda 3/F, 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Get ready for a night of underground 重庆南路号近建 WIN! Jianguo Zhong Lu 308 , Latin funk that promises to take you 国中路 (5237 8662, 6445 0086) on a journey through the Caribbean, Dec 11 hosted by Skinny Brown, aka. DJ Sal. Gigs: Girls Festa Free entry, 10pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu ’ It s going to be a night of grrrrl power Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法 Laura Fygi Flower China Tour as four female-led bands take over 华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Yuyintang. The lineup is local favorites It’s a difficult transition from girl group member to solo success story, but Marquee Vii, Candy Shop, Cherry Dutch singer Laura Fygi has made the transition. A former member of the Cheery and Daydreamer. Netherland’s sexiest girls group, Centerfold, Fygi is now best known for her RMB40-60, 9-11.30pm. Yuyintang, 851 DEC 21 unique voice as opposed to her hot bod. Her Bewitched album was on the Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851 Billboard Jazz charts for weeks and she has won several prestigious Edison 号, 近延安西路 (5237 8662) Awards (the Dutch equivalent to the Grammys). With more than 11 albums ARTS released in 18 years, Fygi has an extensive catalogue and the multilingual singer can deliver tunes in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and even Party: Hideo Kobayashi Concert: Maksim and his band Mandarin. The musical chameleon has performed in some of Europe and Asian Vibes is back with the second Classical music’s bad boy Maksim will Asia’s biggest venues including her highly anticipated upcoming show at the edition of their China Debut series, bring his electro-acoustic blend to the Shanghai Oriental Art Center. bringing in Japan’s most prolific Shanghai Grand Stage. The tall and We have two pairs of tickets to give away to Laura Fygi’s show. Simply email electronic music producer, DJ Hideo stylishly tattooed Croatian has gar- [email protected] with the subject ‘Laura Fygi’ by December 6. Kobayashi, with support from Elvis T., nered a large international following RMB80-580, 7.30pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 425 Dingxiang Lu, by Max Shen and Yoshinaga. with his nine albums. Century Avenue 丁香路425号, 近世纪大道 (021 3353 7607, juooo.com/ RMB60, 10pm. Arkham, 1 Wulumuqi RMB28 0-1500, 7.30pm. Shanghai ticket/25524) Lu, by Hengshan Lu 乌鲁木齐路1号, 近 Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by 衡山路 (6211 6317) Tianyaoqiao Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近天

92 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com life/style DEC 24-25 aﬀection in their life? Since 2011, Best Friends China has placed more than100 rescued pets into permanent ARTS homes. Here’s your chance to add a Drama: Immortal Chi — The Ultimate bit of cuteness to your life while help- Balance for Quest ing out these animals. All adoptable Directed by the famed Erick cats and dogs are vaccinated, spayed Villeneuve, this show is a celebration or neutered and de-wormed to ensure of life and derives much of its inspira- their health. tion from the ancient Chinese philoso- Free entry, 11am-3pm. Porquoi Pet phy of tai chi. Café, 3585 Yindu Lu, by Humin Lu 银 RMB100-380, 7.15pm. Daning Theatre, 都路3585号, 近沪闵路 (147 8258 8576, 1222 Pingxingguan Lu, by Lingshi Lu www.bestfriendschina.org) 平型关路1222号, 灵石路 (3636 8807, www.daningtheatre.com.cn) DEC 31

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NIGHTLIFE Eat: Ambrosial 2014 To celebrate New Year’s Eve, Ambrosia Dec 21 Party: Shanghai All-Stars #5 is offering an elegant nine-course set It’s the monthly edition of this hip-hop menu featuring a high grade sashimi Jiashan Christmas Market party that brings together Shanghai’s platter and oysters, as well as mains top DJs, dance crews and MCs. Four of Australian wagyu beef and king Marking the winter solstice, Jiashan Market will extend their hours for some turntables, two mics and it comes with prawns. serious holiday fun for the whole family. Within a space transformed into a a copy of the Come Correct Mixtape RMB788 plus 10 percent/person, winter wonderland with lights and decorations, visitors will be able to shop #2. from 5.30pm. Ambrosia Japanese & amongst the vendors and mingle with friends in an atmosphere filled with RMB40 (after 11pm), 10pm. The Yakiniku Restaurant, 150 Fenyang Lu, live music, games like Christmas Tombola and a visit from Santa. There will Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu by Yueyang Lu 汾阳路150号, 近岳阳路 also be special activities like Christmas cookie decorating and wreath mak- 永福路5号, 近复兴西路 (theshelter- (6431 3935) ing. Keep an eye out for a very special Jiashan Market Christmas hamper, [email protected]) filled to the brim with items from a variety of stall owners, available for purchase. Party: Electric East DEC 31 & JAN 1 Free entry, 11am-9pm, Jiashan Market, Lane 550 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Shaoxing Conrank is one of the city’s top DJs Lu 陕西南路550弄37号, 近绍兴路 and his Rankadank crew will be blasting serious bass in your face. EAT/DRINK Free entry, 10pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu Eat: New Year’s Eve Celebration Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法 Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Käfer 华镇路 (150 0018 2212) Theatre, 4889 Dushi Lu, by Mingdu Lu who has made the CBA playoffs in all and enjoy a special six course set, 都市路号近名都路 4889 , (5415 2679) five years he’s played in the league. highlighting romanesco panna cotta RMB60-680, 7.35pm. Yuanshen on beluga caviar vinaigrette, porcini Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by DEC 29 essence, lobster and salmon ravioli, 源深路号近张杨路 Zhangyang Lu 655 , and angus beef with black truffle and dec 21&28 (400 620 6006, www.mypiao.com) COMMUNITY foie gras mousseline as main. A jazzy life/style live band will sway all guests into the Animals: Pet Adoption Day New Year. Yoga: Parents & kids yoga class DEC 23-25 Who doesn’t need more love and RMB988, 5pm. Käfer, Fucheng Lu, Shi Come for a fun afternoon that both kids and parents can enjoy at Karma ARTS Yoga Life. Learn how to share your nightlife yoga practice together with your Dance: Mora Godoy – Argentina young ones to create an even closer Tango bond. This class is free to all kids Godoy has done it all in tango, from under six. mastering as a classical ballerina RMB300, 2-3pm. Karma Life Yoga, 160 to choreographing hit musicals to Pucheng Lu, by Shangcheng Lu 浦城路 performing with orchestras around 160号, 近商城路 (5882 4388) the world. A member of the National Tango Academy, she has been running her own tango company for over a decade. They have toured around the DEC 22 world including Latvia, Estonia and Uruguay. ARTS RMB80-880, 7.15pm. Shanghai Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, Gigs: Swing Shine CD release by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 This duo gives traditional gypsy jazz (6854 1234, www.shoac.com.cn) a Chinese makeover. French favorites are given new Mandarin lyrics while traditional Chinese classics have been remade with a new swing. The show DEC 24 marks the release of the group’s first physical CD, When S Met P. NIGHTLIFE RMB70, 9pm. Yuyintang, 851 Kaixuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 凯旋路851号, 近延 Party: Baijiu Robot Ugly Sweater Party 安西路 (5237 8662) Pre-game for Christmas by wear- Dec 21 ing your ugliest sweater and dancing to the sounds of Mau Mau and Black Flowers Heatwolves. Expect house, bass and COMMUNITY It’s been a glorious year for That’s Shanghai’s Bar of the Year, Unico. They’re hip-hop all mixed togeth er real nice. closing 2013 strong with severa l parties including this glamorous shindig. DJ Sports: Shanghai Sharks vs Tianjin Free entry, 10pm. DADA, 115 Xingfu Casio will set the mood with a funky mix of house, electro and breaks. It’s Lions Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu 幸福路115号, 近法 going to be a black tie affair full of fashionistas. The father of Chinese-color Before their Christmas showdown in 华镇路 (150 0018 2212) makeup Tony Li’s nine-time L’Oreal Color Trophy winning Tony Studio will Beijing, the Shanghai Sharks will face be sponsoring hair dressing and make-up to ensure that all attendees fit the Stephon Marbury’s cousin Sebastian theme. Telfair and his Tianjin Lions. Tianjin Free entry, 10pm. Unico, 2/F, Three on the Bund, 17 Guangdong Lu, by has an impressive team, including Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路17号, 外滩三号2楼, 近中山东一路 (5308 5399) former NBA lottery pick Shelden Williams and Jordanian Zaid Abbas,

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Jan 1 EVERY THURSDAY ARTS NIGHTLIFE Concert: Richard Clayderman Called “the most successful pianist in Party: Holly Sh*t the world” by The Guinness Book of Deep disco and danceﬂoor-friendly World Records, Clayderman has sold beats has been a staple for this weekly nearly 70 million albums and has party. On Dec 5, disco and house 267 gold and 70 platinum discs to his music guru Raz will headline but each name. week brings plenty of chances to get RMB180-1,280, 7.30pm. Shanghai your boogie on. Grand Stage, 1111 Caoxi Bei Lu, by Free entry, 10pm. Lola, Bldg 4, 570 Tianyaoqiao Lu 漕溪北路1111号, 近天 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang Lu永嘉路570号钥桥路 (6246 5678) 4号楼, 近岳阳路 (6074 0015)

COMMUNITY EVERY SATURDAY Sports: Shanghai Sharks vs Shanxi Dec 31 Dragons COMMUNITY Ring in the new year with some basketball action. The Shanghai Sharks Flying high in 2014 Tour: Shanghai Kung Fu Tour host Shanxi and their high-scoring New Years Eve is going to be crazy and the Park Hyatt Shanghai has brought This tour invites people to learn the import combo of Marcus Williams and in very a special guest for their party. Party pioneers Black List are renowned legends of China’s martial arts icons Charles Gaines. for being Tokyo’s premier “members only” events company and have recently with a tutorial on how to use state of RMB60-680, 7.35pm. Yuanshen expanded to Shanghai and Paris. To ring in the new year, they will be taking the art equipment to test your skills. Stadium, 655 Yuanshen Lu, by over the 91st floor of the Park Hyatt for a night of entertainment involving free RMB260 (RMB130 for kids, RMB240 for Zhangyang Lu 源深路655号, 近张杨路 flow Veuve C licquot champagne, cocktails and canapés. You can splash out for students), 1.30-3.30pm. RSVP info@ (400 620 6006, www.mypiao.com) a number of party options, including two VIP private rooms that can fit twenty newmantours.com or 138 1777 0229 guest and comes with 15 bottles of Dom Perignon champagne, 250 grams of for meeting place information. caviar, 50 Gillardeau oysters and 500 grams of Iberico ham for RMB40,000. Best Jan 2 of all, there will be complimentary shuttles to Puxi to ensure guests don’t start 2014 desperately trying to hail a cab. Check out our full list of New Years par- NIGHTLIFE ties in Urban Eyes. ARTS RMB1,588 (RMB300 off if you book before Dec 10), 7pm. Park Hyatt Shanghai, Party: Latin Flavors Each Saturday, Mural will be explor- 91/F, 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu世纪大道100号91楼, 近东泰路 (3855 1501, ing a different slice of Latin grooves Concert: James Blunt [email protected]) While you may remember him for his from salsa to cha-cha to the samba. mega-hit ‘You’re Beautiful’, British Entranc e comes with two free drinks. folkie James Blunt is back with his RMB60, 9pm-2am. Mural, Basement, fourth album, Moon Landing. It’s a 10 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu 衡山路 back to basics approach for the five- Eat: Crab promotion EVERY MONDAY 10号, 近永嘉路 (6433 5023) time Grammy-nominated singer who Enjoy a seasonal lunch at Serena Café with unlimited crab indulgence or a has sold nearly 17 million albums NIGHTLIFE worldwide. dinner buffet with buy two get one RMB280-880, 8pm. Mercedes-Benz free. Gigs: Tribes of Asaph EVERY SATURDAY Arena, 1200 Shiji Da Dao, by Yaohua RMB228/person plus 15 percent, Catch this weekly showcase featuring AND SUNDAY Lu 世博大道1200号, 近耀华路 (400 620 Serena Café, Hotel Nikko Shanghai, funky guitar by Asaph mixed with blue 延安 6006) 288 Yan’an Xi Lu, by Zhenning Lu grass mandolin by Mongolian master COMMUNITY 西路号近镇宁路 288 , (3211 9999) Tom Peng. Free entry, 8.30pm. Wooden Box, 9 Tour: Shanghai Ghost Tour Qinghai Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 青海路9 Newman Tours are offering a new Jan 2-3 Life/Style 号, 近南京西路 (5213 2965) reduced price for China’s only ghost tour. Try your hand at creepy water ARTS Spa: CHI Indulgence calligraphy, stroll through a colonial Enjoy special winter promotions at cemetery and hear the story behind Dance: Carmen Flamenca newly opened Chi The Spa at Jing’an EVERY TUESDAY the guardian lions of Jing’an Temple. Flamenco singer Antonio Andrade has Shangri-la. Book Chi hot stone mas- There is an option to add on a Ghost collaborated with many of the greats sage for RMB1,480 and enjoy a 30- NIGHTLIFE Festival Dinner where your fortune like Javier Barón and André Heller. minute complimentary refreshing is read. He’s the artistic director of the show facial, or book the deep hydrating Party: Salsa Night RMB190 (RMB120 for kids, RMB170 for that promises to have you tapping collagen facial for RMB1,580 with a Enjoy free salsa lessons until 9.30pm students), 7-9pm. RSVP info@newman- your feet. complimentary 30 minutes’ back res- and then show off your moves after tours.com or 138 1777 0229 for meet- RMB80-880, 7.15pm. Shanghai cue release. during the dance party that goes until ing place information. Oriental Art Centre, 425 Dingxiang Lu, Mon-Fri, 1-5pm. 4/F, Jing An Shangri- midnight. by Yingchun Lu 丁香路425号, 近迎春路 la, West Shanghai, 4/F, 1218 Yan’an Free entry, 8.30pm-12am. Bar Fly, 6/F, Animals: Cat Adoption (6854 1234, www.shoac.com.cn) Zhong Lu, by Tongren Lu 延安中路1218 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Changle Lu 陕西 Founded in 2007 by a group of individ- 号4楼, 近铜仁路(2203 8888) 南路35号6楼, 近长乐路 (6215 8777) ual animal rescuers, Paw Pals Animal Rescue (PPAR) is devoted to rescuing Beauty: Festive package All Month and providing compassionate care to To celebrate the coming festive sea- homeless animals. Every weekend, son, customers who spend more than EVERY WEDNESDAY they will be open for cat and kitten EAT/DRINK RMB300 at Helen Nail Spa get an es- adoption. They have rescued and sential oil body massage for an extra NIGHTLIFE plac ed more than 300 homeless kit- Eat: Paella Month RMB158. Add RMB1,000-4,000 to your tens and they currently have 70 cuddly Celebrate the festive season with a VIP card and get an extra 10 percent Party: Come Correct felines ready for adoption. Spanish twist. Las Tapas presents pa- of what you’ve spent added onto the This month, this hip-hop party is intro- Free entry, 1pm-5pm. PPAR Shelter, ella Valenciana for the whole month, card. The more you top up, the more ducing a “Taking it Back” series, play- 555 Jinping Lu, by Fengqing Lu 金平路 except for the 24th and 25th, in all benefits you get. A complimentary ing tunes from a specific year from the 555弄, 近风平路 (5480 1699, yeli28@ branches around town. bubble bath is offered to all those 90s. Expect everything from G-funk hotmail.com) Las Tapas, Bldg 32, Sinan Mansion, 45 who purchase beauty items. to new jack swing to Miami bass and Sinan Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu 思南路 No 6, Lane 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu 巨 hopefully ‘This is How We Do It’. The 45号思南公馆32栋, 近复兴中路 (6426 鹿路819弄6号, 近富民路 (5403 7802) series starts on Dec 5 with 1992 and 0660) see online for more branches. goes up one year each week.

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Fly 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 南京 turn airport transfers. // Xpats Travel, four nights accommodation with to this tropical paradise and stay at 西路699弄东方有线大厦1807A, 近吴江 1807A, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang daily meals and round-way airport a four or five star hotel, like a boss. 路 (6439 2985, www.xpatstravel.com) Lu 南京西路699弄东方有线大厦1807A, transfers.// Homay Travel, Rm 402, Package includes round trip flights 近吴江路 (6439 2985, www.xpatstravel. Pearl Center, 1019 Nanquan Bei Lu, by with Philippine Airlines, airport and Five days Kota Kinabalu, RMB5,900+ com) Shangcheng Lu 南泉北路1019号明珠中 boat transfers, as well as accommoda- Fly to Malaysia and stay at award- 心402室, 近商城路 (2215 7565, www. tion at Le Soleil, Sea Wind Resort or winning Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, homay-travel.com) Shangri La.// Xpats Travel, 1807A, 699 with a wide sandy beach, six restau- Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 南京西 rants, kids’ club, cooking classes and Three days Harbin private tour 路699弄东方有线大厦1807A, 近吴江路 an orangutan sanctuary within the RMB5,500+, (January-February) (6439 2985, www.xpatstravel.com) resort. Price includes return airfare Embrace the cold and make a trip to without air tax, accommodation, daily Harbin to see the world-famous Ice Seven days Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur breakfast and return airport transfers. and Snow Festival. Visit the Ice City’s and Kota Kinabalu – RMB10,600+ (de- // Xpats Travel, 1807A, 699 Nanjing Xi main landmarks, including Snow parting February 1-2) Lu, by Wujiang Lu 南京西路699弄东方 Sculpture Park and the beautiful Soak in some culture and enjoy some 有线大厦1807A, 近吴江路 (6439 2985, St. Sophia Russia Orthodox Square. of the best Southeast Asian cuisine in www.xpatstravel.com) Package includes round-way airfare, Kuala Lumpur, then unwind in Kota two-night accommodation, private Kinabalu, where beautiful scener- Six days Siem Reap, RMB5,900+ English-speaking guide and private ies and lush natural treasures await. Take a direct flight to Siem Reap from transfers. // Homay Travel, Rm 402, Package includes return airfare ex- Shanghai and explore the world herit- Pearl Center, 1019 Nanquan Bei Lu, by cluding tax, accommodation in both age site of Angkor Wat, one of the Seven Days Phuket, RMB6,900+ Shangcheng Lu 南泉北路1019号明珠中 Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu and most impressive ancient sites in the Located approximately 862 kilometers 心402室, 近商城路 (2215 7565, www. return airport transfers.// Xpats Travel, world. Price includes direct airfare, south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s homay-travel.com) 1807A, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang accommodation, daily breakfast largest island, often dubbed the pearl Lu 南京西路699弄东方有线大厦1807A, and return airport transfers. // Xpats of the Andaman, or the pearl of the Ten days New Zealand Adventure tour 近吴江路 (6439 2985, www.xpatstravel. Travel, 1807A, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by south. Chill out in this tropical para- (North Island), RMB15,900+ com) Wujiang Lu 南京西路699弄东方有线大 dise and treat yourself to a pampering Explore the great outdoors in natu- 厦1807A, 近吴江路 (6439 2985, www. stay. Price includes return airfare with rally stunning New Zealand. Package Six days Maldives, RMB12,900+ (de- xpatstravel.com) tax, accommodation, daily breakfast includes round-way a irfare, accommo- parting January 27) and return airport transfers. // Homay dation, transfers, Kiwi tour guide and The Maldives need no introduction. Seven days South Vietnam, Travel, Rm 402, Pearl Center, 1019 daily breakfast.// Homay Travel, Rm Embrace the seldom offered privilege RMB9,800+ Nanquan Bei Lu, by Shangcheng Lu 南 402, Pearl Center, 1019 Nanquan Bei of relishing the essence of this coun- Spend one night in Saigon before 泉北路1019号明珠中心402室, 近商城路 Lu, by Shangcheng Lu 南泉北路1019号 try at Thulhagiri Resort, with elated heading to the beach town of Phan (2215 7565, www.homay-travel.com) 明珠中心402室, 近商城路 (2215 7565, comfort, epicurean dining and luxuri- Tiet, where you will indulge in some www.homay-travel.com) ant pampering. Price incl udes return serious relaxing time. Price includes Five days Chiang Mai, RMB5,900+ airfare excluding tax, accommodation r eturn airfare, daily breakfast, accom- Explore the splendors of Chiang Mai,

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Bar Rouge Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京 La Pedrera free on Heineken, Tsingtao, Mon-Fri 6-10pm, RMB100+/person for 东路20号, 近中山东一路 (6138 6889) Fri & Sat, Tasmania & Carlsberg, etc and 20 percent a signature cocktail and tapas present- Gillardeau oysters buy-one- off on Paulaner, Guinness, ed by Mr & Mrs Bund. They also have Cotton’s get-one free. JJ duet jazz and Leffe and other selected giant cocktails big enough for 10-15. Mon-Fri 4-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free. live jazz from 9pm till late. drinks. 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by 1) 132 Anting Lu, by Jianguo Xi Lu 安 33 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by 930-936 Pudong Dadao, by 中山东一路号楼 Nanjing Dong Lu 18 7 , 亭路132 号, 近建国西路 (6433 7995) 2) Yan’an Dong Lu 四川中路33 Yuanshen Lu 浦东大道930-936 近南京东路 (6339 1199) 294 Xinhua Lu, by Panyu Lu 新华路294 号, 近延安东路 (6136 0206) 号, 近源深路 (5093 1519) 号, 近番禺路 (6282 6897) Big Bamboo Le Cafe des Roosevelt Rooftop Lounge Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat-Sun 4-8pm, RMB25 Enoterra Stagiaires and Roosevelt Sky Bar Tiger and Carlsberg draft, standard Mon & Sun 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one- Cheap! Daily 4-8pm, Daily 2-5pm, RMB148 for drinks, non-imported bottle beers and free on all wines by bottle or by glass, discounted beers all-you-can-drink frozen discounted premium beers. drinks and selected tapas. from RMB10/glass and margaritas. 1) 132 Nanyang Lu, by Tongren Lu 1) 53-57 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Lu 安福 wines from RMB20/glass. The House of Roosevelt 南阳路号近铜仁路 132 , (6256 2265, 路53-57号, 近常熟路 (5404 0050) 2) 58 1085 Wuding Lu, by 9 /F, 27 Zhongshan www.bigbamboo.cn) 2) Hongmei Taicang Lu, by Ji’nan Lu 太仓路58号, 近 Jiaozhou Lu 武定路1085 Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Entertainment Street, No. 20, Lane 济南路 (5306 3400) 3) 343 Jiaozhou Lu, 号, 近胶州路 Dong Lu 中山东一路 (外 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 虹 by Wuding Lu 胶州路343号, 近武定路滩) 27号罗斯福公馆9楼, 梅路号虹梅路休闲街号近延安 3338 26 , (www.enoteca.com.cn) Isola 近北京东路 (2322 0800) 西路 (6465 9099, www.bigbamboo.cn) Daily 5-7pm, RMB88 红枫 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu Glo Wine Bar on free flow prosecco, Sasha’s 路号近碧云路 381 , (5030 1779, www. Daily 5pm- 8pm, RMB30 on selected RMB45 for one cocktail Daily 5-8pm, RMB30 bigbamboo.cn) wines, draught beer and glo signature and RMB88 for two, all on house selections, mojitos accompanied by chef’s RMB45 for luxury selec- Bistro Burger 3/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Dongping homemade pizza, chick- tion. Late Weekdays 11am-6pm, Lu 乌鲁木齐南路1号3楼, 近东平路 (6466 en croquettes and fried 11 Dongping Lu, by night RMB75 on any purchase of 6565, www.glolondon.com) zucchini. Hengshan Lu 东平路11 a burger and a drink less 4/F, IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by 号, 近衡山路 (6474 6628) than RMB30. Wed 7-9pm, free clas- Hooters Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大 sic milkshakes with any purchase of Mon-Fri 4-7pm, buy-one-get-one-free 道8号IFC商场4楼, 近陆家 Sir Elly’s Terrace burger. New cocktails available by the on all drinks except Guinness, Kilkenny, 嘴环路 (5012 1277) Daily 5-8pm, RMB195/ carafe (1 liter) for RMB200. or Long Island Iced Tea. three-assorted tapas 富民 1/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu Super Brand Mall 1/F, 168 Luijiazui Xi Max Pub from the land or 路号楼近长乐路 291 1 , Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 陆家嘴西路 Daily 5-8pm. buy-one- RMB280/three-assorted 168号, 近陆家嘴环路 (5049 0199); B1, get-one-free on most tapas from the sea, in- Blue Marlin Shanghai City Center, 100 Zunyi Lu, by draft and bottled beers. cludes a signature cock- Mon-Fri 2-8pm, Sat-Sun 4-8pm, buy- Xianxia Lu 遵义路100号B1层, 近仙霞路 188 Fujian Zhong Lu, by tail, a glass of sangria or one-get-one-free on selected drinks. (6237 0080) Fuzhou Lu 福建中路188号, house wine. 蓝 1) 689 Lantian Lu, by Yunshan Lu 近福州路 (6375 7707) 14/F, The Peninsula Shanghai, 天路689号, 近云山路 (5030 9676) 2) Italian Kitchen 26 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Bld17, Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu, Fri & Sat 10pm-2am, buy-one-get- Mexico Lindo Dong Lu 上海半岛酒店14层, 中山东一路芳甸路号室近 by Dingxiang Lu 199 17 , one-free refill for all glasses of wine Daily 4.30-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free 32号, 近北京东路 (2327 6756) 丁香路 (6886 7376) and beer. on beer, wine, cocktails and marga- 23 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Lu 安福路23 ritas The BREW Bounty Rhumerie 号, 近常熟路 (5404 3109) Unit 39 Laowaijie, Lane 3338 Hongmei Daily 4-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free Daily 6-9pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 虹梅路3338弄老外 on all home-crafted beers and house bottles of beer and planteur. Kebabs on the Grille 街39号, 近延安西路 (6465 9336) wines. 1) 550 Wuding Lu, by Xikang Lu 武定 Mon-Fri 5.30-6.30pm, 50 percent off 1/F, Kerry Hotel Pudong, 1388 Huamu 路号近西康路 550 , (www.bountybar. the whole bill. Morton’s Lu, by Fangdian Lu 浦东嘉里大酒店1楼, cn) 2) 1/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing People’s Square branch, Unit 103, Mon-Fri 5-7pm, RMB45 on five se- 花木路1388号, 近芳甸路永福路号近复兴西路 Xi Lu 47 , ( www. Central Plaza, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, by lected martinis with free steak sand- bountybar.cn) Jiangyin Lu 黄陂北路227号中区广场103 wiches. Tima Harbour 室, 近江阴路 (3315 0132, www.kebab- 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Mon-Fri 5-9.30pm, Carlsberg draft Burdigala Wine Bar sonthegrille.com) Yincheng Zhong Lu 世纪大道8号国金中 beer buy-one-get-one-free. Sat 6-9pm, buy-one-get-one-free on 心商场4楼, 近银城中路 (6075 8888) 11 Zhenning Lu, by Zhaohua Dong Lu glasses of Bordeaux from the whole Koala Bar 镇宁路11号, 近昭化东路(6225 8684) collection. Daily 3-8pm. Selected drinks buy-one- Paulaner Brauhaus 武定 550 Wuding Lu, by Shaanxi Bei Lu get-one-free. Daily, 50 percent off beers at Expo Unico by Mauro Colagreco 路号近陕西北路 550 , (6217 0377) 280 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Panyu Lu 淮海西 location. Latin Tues, all night, RMB80 for 路280号,近番禺路 (5258 8779) 3/F, 555 Shibo Dadao, by Guozhan love two sparkling mojitos and Camel Sports Bar Lu 世博大道555号3楼, 近国展路 (2206 free flow mojitos between Daily 4-8pm, RMB25 on select drinks. L’atelier 0555) 8.30-9.30pm. 1) 1 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu 岳 Mon-Sat 6-8pm, 50% off on all “cock- 2/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by 阳路号近东平路 1 , (6437 9446) 2) 116 tails of the month” and “wines of the Patachon Guangdong Lu 中山东一路3号外滩3号2 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pudong Nan Lu month”. Mon-Fri 5-8pm, RMB68 on two 楼, 近广东路 (5308 5399) 潍坊西路号近浦东南路 116 , (5879 2/F, 83 Changshu Lu, by Changle Lu 常 Kronenbourg draught beers, two mar- 5892) 熟路83号2楼, 近长乐路(6190 7085) tinis, or two glasses of wine. Zapata’s 1) No.10, Lane 600 Shaanxi Bei Lu, by Daily 5-8pm, 50 percent off on stand- Ceviche La Brasserie Xinzha Lu (6075 1072) 2) 207 Mengzi ard drinks (including mojito and Tue 6-9pm, RMB100 on free- Daily 5-9pm, buy-one-get-one-free Lu, by Liyuan Lu 3) 426 Dagu Lu, by margaritas) and 50 percent off on all flow pisco sours. on 10 selected cocktails. Get an 8’ Shimen Yi Lu 1)陕西北路600弄10号, 近 appetizers. 复 559 Fuxing Lu, by Sinan Lu complimentary pizza when spending 新闸路 2) 蒙自路207号, 近丽园路 3) 大 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu 衡山兴路号近思南路 559 , (5404 RMB200 during the “happy hour”. 沽路426号, 近石门一路路5号, 近东平路 (6433 4104) 1052) 6/F Ascott Service Apartment, 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Songshan Lu 淮 Pho Co Zpark Bar Cin Cin Wine and Cigar 海中路282号雅诗阁酒店6楼, 近嵩山路 Daily 3-7pm, Buy one get one free on Sun- Fri, 5.30-8.30pm, all drinks buy- Lounge (6091 9893) selected bottle beers. RMB25 on glass- one-get-one-free except bottles. Every Tue-Sat 6-8pm, buy- es of house wine or sparkling wine. 25/F, Renaissance Shanghai one-get-one-free on all La Cocina 920 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu 长乐 Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 cocktails on the menu. Daily 3-7pm, buy-one-get-one-free on 路920弄1号, 近乌鲁木齐路 (5289 6275) Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu 长宁路 Mezzanine floor, Fairmont cocktails, beers and house wines. 1018号25楼, 近凯旋路 (6115 8809) Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing 9 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平 Ricky’s Sports Bar & Grill 路9号, 近衡山路 (6473 1021) Daily 11am-9pm, buy-one-get-one-

96 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Ladies’ nightS Monday Zapata's Tima Harbour 9-12pm. Free Margarita for ladies. 5pm onwards. All cocktails buy one get 5 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu 衡山 one free. 路5号, 近东平路 (6433 4104) Ricky’s Bar Vegas 11 Zhenning Lu, by Zhaohua Dong Lu, 11am-9pm, buy-one-get-one- 镇宁路11号, 近昭化东路 (6225 8684) thursday free on Tiger/Heineken draft. restaurant bar 930-936 Pudong Dadao, by 10am-8.30pm, buy-one-get-one- tuesday The Apartment Yuanshen Lu浦东大道930-936号, free on Tiger Draft 9-11pm. Free sparkling wine and cos- 近源深路 (5093 1519) 19 Laowai Jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, Enoterra mopolitan for the ladies. Music is RnB/ by Yan’an Xi Lu 虹梅路3338号休 RMB78 on free ﬂow sparkling for hip-hop. 闲步行街19号, 近延安西路 (6465 ladies all night. 3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu, by 9339) 1) 53-57 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Fuxing Xi Lu 永福路47号3 Lu 安福路53-57号, 近常熟路楼, 近复兴西路 (6437 9478) Coconut Bar (5404 0050) 2) 58 Taicang Lu, by Mon-Fri 2-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am- Ji’nan Lu 太仓路58号, 近济南路 Big Bamboo 6pm, buy-one-get-one free on Holiday Inn (5306 3400) 3) 343 Jiaozhou Lu, 8pm-12am. Free selected Tiger/Heineken draft. by Wuding Lu 胶州路343号, 近 drinks for all ladies. No.12, Lane 199 Fangdian Lu, by Pudong- 武定路 (www.enoteca.com.cn) 123 Nanyang Lu, by Tongren Yanggao Zhong Lu 芳甸路199弄 Lu 南阳路123号, 近铜仁路证大大拇指广场12号, 近杨高中路 Flanagan Bar L’atelier (6256 2265) (5033 9879) 5-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on 9.30pm onwards, RMB20 on Tiger Draft glasses of sparkling wines Bistro Burger 899 Dongfang Lu, by Xiangcheng and RMB60 on glass cham- Ladies get a free spiked milk- Lu 东方路899号, 近向成路 pagnes. shake with any purchase of HDN (5830 6666 ext. 70136) 2/F, 83 Changshu Lu, by burgers. 11am-8pm, RMB20/30 on 500ml Changle Lu 常熟路83号2楼, 1/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Tiger/Heineken draft special. 近长乐路 (6190 7085) Lu 富民路291号1楼, 近长乐路蓝 (6170 1315, www.bistroburger. 629 Lantian Lu, by Yunshan Lu 天路629号, 近云山路 (5030 9980) Captain Bar wednesday com.cn) Sep-Nov, full day special, The Geisha Bar Rouge RMB100 on Murphy’s draft; 9pm-12am. 6-11.30pm (until 12.30am with Mon-Thurs, buy-one-get-one- Sexy Free sparkling password ‘MVP’) means free LUXE Lounge Bar free on Tiger draft wine and pink cocktail for the ladies, but free 4-9pm, buy-one-get-one-free on 6/F, 37 Fuzhou Lu, by Zhongshan martinis. entry goes all night long. Tiger/Heineken draft. Dong Yi Lu 福州路37号6楼,近中山 3/F, 390 Shaanxi Nan Lu, 7/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by 140 Weifang Xi Lu, by Pudong 东一路 (6323 7869) by Fuxing Zhong Lu 陕西南路390号3楼, Nanjing Dong Lu 中山东一路18号7 Nan Lu 潍坊西路140号, 近浦东南路近复兴中路 (6403 0244) 楼, 近南京东路 (6339 1199) (131 222 5201)

Hillbilly Tea Glo Wine Bar MOJO From 5-10pm, gals enjoy an initial free 8-10pm. One glass of wine and 50% off Buy-one-get-one-free on Tiger drink, and RMB30 on all booze con- tapas for all ladies BUND 30 pints all day coctions, wine and tea hooch. 3/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Dongping 3-8pm, buy-one-get-one-free on Half price on the second glass of 乌鲁木齐南路号楼近东平路 171 Jianguo Zhong Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu 1 3 , (6466 Heineken draft. Tiger/Heineken draft with pop- 建国中路号近瑞金二路 Lu 171 , (3356 6565, www.glolondon.com) 30-32 Daming Lu, by Huangpu Lu corn included. (For individual 1315) 大名路30号, 近黄浦 (6307 2866) consumption only) friday 1/F, 505 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Fujian Jade on 36 Zhong Lu 南京西路505号1楼, 近福 8.30-10.30pm. Complimentary 789 Nanjing Lu 建中路 (6360 4874) Tattinger champagne and lounge en- 9-11pm. Free-flow Martini Brut sparkling LIVE BAR tertainment galore. wine and cocktails 36/F, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng 65/F, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 789 6-10pm, buy-one-get-one-free Lu, by Lujiazui Xi Lu富城路33号36楼, 近 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Lu 南京东 on Tiger draft. Siva Lounge 陆家嘴西路(6882 3636) 路789号, 上海世茂皇家艾美酒店64-66 800 Guoshun Dong Lu, by 层, 近西藏路 Shuangyang Bei Lu 国顺东路 Heineken Pint Special, 12 bottles Kaiba 800号, 近双阳北路 for RMB420. 888 Changping Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu All night. Buy one get one free on all The Spot (13262657475) 昌平路888号,近胶州路 (138 1635 fruit lambics and RMB25 Vedett for 10pm-late. Complimentary 1255) ladies. fruit martinis for all ladies. 739 Dingxi Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 定西路 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing 739号, 近延安西路 (6280 5688, www. Lu 铜仁路331号, 近北京西路 Aretha kaiba-beerbar.com) (6247 3579) 10am-8.30pm, buy- La Pedrera one-get-one-free on La Cocina saturday Tiger draft. Daily, 8.30-11.30pm, Heineken 9.30-11pm. Free flow of selected latino 15 Hongmei Special buy-one-get-one-free cocktails, beers and sangria. Cin Cin Wine and Cigar Pedestri an Street, by 33 Sichuan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu 四 9 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平 Lounge Huaguang Lu 虹梅路川路33号,近延安西路 (6136 0206) 路9号, 近衡山路 (6473 1021) 9-11pm. Free flow of select- 休闲街15号, 近华光路 ed cocktails for ladies. (6465 9822) La Pedrera Mezzanine floor, Fairmont 5.30-10.30pm, two free cocktails for Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing ladies, including Jamaican white Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Russians, Jamaican swizzles, espresso Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号, 近 martini cocktails and hurricanes. 中山东一路 (6138 6889) 33 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by Yan’an Dong Lu 四川中路33号, 近延安东路 (6136 Mexo at the Bund 0206) 10pm-12am. Free Margaritas for all ladies. Southern Belle Rm114, Wharf 1846, 8-11pm. RMB25 house pours for all Bldg3, 601 Waima Lu, by the belles in the house. Zhuhangmatou Jie 外马路 433 Changle Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu 601号3号楼114室, 近竹行码长乐路433号, 近襄阳北路 (5403 3218) 头街 (3330 0977)

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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai successfully held its first “Pink Yoga” Charity on October 23 to advocate International Breast Cancer Awareness month. Started at 10 am, more than 140 yoga newbies experienced a one-hour yoga session and healthy luncheon provided by the hotel. All revenues were donated to breast cancer research.

Located in Xuhui, Shanghai Mingren Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic launched an opening for Micro-Aesthetic Surgery 4S S.O.S Center on October 19. In accordance to its philosophy of being professional and innovative, Ming Ren has invited the experienced After successfully holding events in Korean Dr. Moon to Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Heineken manage this clinic, and is continued its “Star Serve” tour in Shanghai seeking an elite, global on November 14. Abundant guests and team. media were invited to join the tasting and experience sharing at Cool Docks.

The first “Napoli Pizza Festival” was held at Yueda 889 Plaza on November 9 and The House of Roosevelt launched a series The Phoenix Property officially announced 10, in which authentic Neapolitan pizzas of premium wine dinners with wine their first investment in Mainland China. - Marinara and Margherita – were cooked producers at a Chateau Angelus Wine The 21-floor building project in Jing’an up by honored chefs from five of the best Dinner on November 4. All wines were district will be named Crystal Galleria on recognized Italian restaurants in town; paired with a five-course dinner prepared November 6. Tina Kan, director of Asset Bella Napoli, Matto, Mammamia, Sofia by Roosevelt’s chefs. Stéphanie de Boüard- Management, showed confidence in Italian Food and Da Marco. Rivoal, Deputy Managing Director of turning this building into a luxury oriented Château Angelus and eighth generation at multi-functional entertainment. Crystal Château Angelus, and her husband Marc Galleria is scheduled to open in the third Rivoal were among the attendees. quarter of 2014.

As one of the three largest beauty pageants in the world, the finale of the 2013 Miss Earth China beauty pageant took place on November 10 with Lisa Xiang awarded the title of the 2013 Miss Earth China. She will compete in the International Miss Earth Pageant on December 7 in the Philippines. The crowning was celebrated with an after party at Bund 22.

98 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com North Face invited you to explore the There were an abundance of guests at the In partnership with “More Than Aware” unexpected world with well-known Yicheng Company’s Halloween party on Club for the third time, Kerry Hotel Pudong outdoor photographer Jimmy Chin, who October 31, which doubled as an official created the Guinness World Record’s brought more than 20 representative launch for the Fenglin Link, a creative Largest Ball Pit on October 30, ending works to his first photography exhibition in garden with various design shops, offices a month-long Breast Cancer Awareness China at K11 Art Mall from November 16- and restaurants. promotion. About three hundred 29, and shared his journeys as an explorer recovered patients from Shanghai Cancer with sports lovers. Recovery Club volunteered for this event.

After launching in Shanghai in 2004, HOOTERS launched another more branch on Huaihai Zhong Lu on November 17, following their flagship opening in China. Featuring classic American food and enthusiastic Hooters Girls, HOOTERS has achieved the Best Themed Restaurant and The Best Service Restaurant by Shanghai authoritative magazines in 2012.

PPP Laser Clinic (Pores, Pimples and Pigmentation), the world’s first and Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East invited Korean fastest growing aesthetic medical retail guest chefs from JW Marriott Seoul to host a two-week- chain, made their debut in Shanghai long Korean Food Festival from November 15 to 30. in November. PPP has achieved great Diners enjoyed traditional, authentic Korean buffets. popularity in Southeast Asia and served up Sunday markets were set in Pudong City Bistro on over 1.8 million treatments to date since November 17 and 24. 2012.

As Shanghai’s largest Halloween On November 21, world renowned soccer celebration, Kerry Parkside held various player David Beckham arrived in Shanghai events between October 25-27 with the for a commercial event at Jing’an Shangri- help of the Little Urban Center. La, West Shanghai. Mr. Beckham was greeted by hotel General Manager, Mr. J. Edward Brea.

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana may have won four Angsana Hangzhou Hotel threw a Super Bowls, but he hasn’t big party to celebrate its two year seen a rush like these kids that anniversary on November 15. Swapping attended a special youth clinic out chairs for cocktail tables, beautiful in Shanghai on November 16. light installations and a DJ booth, the The football legend was the Angasana team successfully transformed special guest of honor at a the lobby into a cool hangout space. Friday Night Lights party at the Kerry Pudong the night before.

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100 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Simply life bakery cafe Nestled in the Man Ho provides five private lake-view tranquil neighborhood of Jinqiao, this one- rooms that are perfect for both private and year old café is gaining popularity with its business parties. 5/F, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, by array of freshly baked bread, pastries and Hongfeng Lu (6036 8866) 新金桥路 15 号 5 楼 , cakes. With an appealing and healthy lunch 近红枫路 menu of salads and sandwiches, the cafe Ming Yuan A contemporary upscale has the best croissants, chocolate éclairs Chinese culinary journey for epicures, and carrot cakes to offer. 576 Biyun Lu, by serving traditional Cantonese cuisine paying Yunshan Lu (6105 2968) Mon-Sun 7am-7pm homage to classic Chinese influences in 碧云路 576 路 , 近云山路 a contemporary style. Ming Yuan offers a The Dining Room Creating a new Shanghai range of dining options varying for private dining scene, the Dining Room is where you dining rooms and large group tables. Lunch get a taste of new Shanghainese cuisine in a 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30-9.30pm. 2nd simple but modern environment. Shop A-003, floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, L'Avenue, LG2, 99 Xianxia Lu (6067 3751) 仙 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 1188) 霞路 99 号尚嘉中心 LG2 层 A-003 室 , 近遵义路 Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– Wagas 1) 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jiangning 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 2 Lu (5292 5228) 7am-10pm 2) 199 Fangdian 楼 , 近公平路 Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 6277) 7am-10pm Molokai With an infusion of signature 3) Rm108 Maxdo Center, 86 Xianxia Lu, Cantonese dishes and continental cuisine, by Hami Lu (5208 1978) 7am-10pm 4) 300 Molokai is a Hong Kong bistro that offers Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu (6335 a distinct menu with flavors from both the 3739) 7am-10:30pm 5) 288 Jiujiang Lu, by east and west. 3/F, Xintiandi South Plaza, Henan Zhong Lu (3366 5026) Mon-Fri: 7am- Bldg 6, 123 Xingye Lu, by Zizhong Lu (5321 8pm; Sat-Sun: 9:30am-6pm 6) Shop 201, 0881) Daily 11am-11pm 兴业路 123 号新天地南 169 Wujiang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6267 里 3 楼 , 近自忠路 0339) 8am-10:30pm 7) 283 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Qianyue Court This hidden gem of a Jiashan Lu (5466 8312) 7am-8pm 8) G104, Shunde restaurant commands two floors 999 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang Lu (5134 of Cantonese cuisine. They offer everything 1075) 7am-9:30pm 9) 1/F, 1233 Lujiazui from dim sum to congee hot pot. Enjoy! 2-3/ Open Door Huan Lu, by Dongchuan Lu (5879 4235) F, 1414 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm; Closed on Sat&Sun 10) (6418 9196) 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-11pm 淮海中 1/F, 265Jiaozhou Lu, by Xinzha Lu (6272 路 1414 号 2-3 楼 , 近复兴西路 0353) 7am-11pm 11) L102, 1/F Channel One, Chakra Vege Cafe 155 Changshou Lu, by Shanxi Bei Lu (3131 Shen Yue Xuan 1) 4/F, Central Plaza, 381 5008) Mon-Sun: 7am-11pm 1) 南京西路 1168 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Madang Lu (5382 Return to the bottom of the food chain 号 , 近江宁路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄大拇指广场 31 号 , 2222) Daily 11am-2.30pm, 5pm-11pm 2) 849 近丁香路 3) 仙霞路 86 号万都商城 108 室 , 近哈密 Huashan Lu, by Fuxing xi Lu (6251 1166) 路 4) 淮海中路 300 号香港新世界广场 , 近马当路 Mon-Fri 11am-midnight, Sat-Sun 7.30am - encouraging a healthy lifestyle and a greener world, this elegant, stylish cafe and 5) 九江路 288 号 , 近河南中路 6) 吴江路 169 号 midnight 1) 淮海中路 381 号 , 中环广场 4 楼 , 近 restaurant is a creative dining spot that touts an earth-friendly theme and tasty eats 201 商铺 , 近南京西路 7) 建国西路 283 号 , 近嘉马当路 2) 华山路 849 号 , 近复兴西路 with a completely vegetarian menu. the signature golden flower salad (rmB48) sees 善路 8) 浦东南路 999 号新梅联合大厦 104 号 , 近 Sheng Hui Tang Authentic Cantonese dishes 张杨路 9) 陆家嘴环路 1233 号汇亚大厦 1 楼 , 近东 in high-end surroundings. Six private rooms a crispy bloom made of deep-fried eggroll skin that is then topped with a towering 川路 10) 胶州路 265 号 1 楼 , 近新闸路 11) 长寿路 and spectacular views of the Nanpu Bridge garden of cucumbers, arugula, grapefruit and more. combine the mixture with cream 155 号调频壹广场 1 楼 L102, 近陕西北路 and Huangpu River. 2/F InterContinental on your plate and you’ll be wowed by the refreshing and slightly tart flavors. A simple Whisk Choco Cafe While best known for its Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu, by Nanmatou sumptuous chocolate desserts, Whisk also Lu (3858 1172) 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-9.30pm dish of mini potatoes (rmB38) is tender with a light, creamy flavor as they spuds are does a brisk business with risottos, pastas, www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/ delicately roasted and then stir-fried with butter. for a main dish, fried rice with kale panini and pizza. 1250 Huaihai Zhong Lu, en/gb/locations/hotel-features/dining/ borecole (rmB58) is a must-try. cooked with quality olive oil, the hearty mixture of by Huating Lu (5404 7770) Daily 10.30am- restaurants/shanghai-expo 雪野路 1188 号上 olive greens, jade mushrooms, beans, peppers and thai rice is so filling that even the 11.30pm www.whisk.com.cn 淮海中路 1250 海世博洲际酒店 2 楼 , 近南码头路号 , 近华亭路 most hardcore meat-lovers will find themselves leaving with a big smile on their face. TFZ //242 julu lu, by ruijin yi lu 巨鹿路242号, 近瑞金一路 (6096 2800) chinese

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Jing Hui Cui Parent company Xinwang Group has departed from their Cantonese roots to bring Shanghai excellent Beijing duck, plus an array of dishes that will please both northern and southern palates like handpulled noodles and marinated sea whelks. 8001, Cloud Nine Shopping Mall, 1018 Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu (6212 6986) 长宁路 1018 号中山公园龙之梦购物中心 8001 商铺 , 近凯旋路 Summer Palace Combining Cantonese and South-Eastern Chinese cuisines, the Summer Cantonese Palace enhances gastronomical sensations with a poetic visual dreamscape with the 3 Cha Canting With its bright, chintzy interior, distinct chambers. Jing An Shangri-La, West awesome HK diner-style dishes and more Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tong variations on tea and soda than you ever Ren Road (2203 8889, www.jinganshangdin- knew, Cha’s is a definite Shanghai favorite. ing.com) 静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218 Expect a long line during traditional meal 号，近铜仁路 hours. 1) 1/F, 30-32 Sinan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6093 2062) Daily 11-2am 2) Novel T’ang Court A signature Chinese restaurant Plaza B18, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu by Xingeng at The Langham, Xintiandi which is Lu (3461 5868) Daily 11am-2am 1) 思南路 rebranded from its former name Ming Court 30-32 号 1 楼 , 近淮海中路 2) 天钥桥路 131 号 that provides authentic Cantonese cuisine B18 室近辛耕路 for discerning local and international guests. 5/F, The Langham Xintiandi, 99 Madang Lu, Gui Hua Lou A meld of Shangri-la’s impec- by Taicang Lu Mon-Fri, 11.30am-2pm; 5.30- cable service and well-made Sichuanese, 10pm. Sat-Sun, 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 马 Open Door Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine. 2/ 当路 99 号新天地朗廷酒店 5 楼唐阁 , 近太仓路 F, Tower1, Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Yingcheng Dong Lu (5888 Yi Long Court Themed on the residence L’Avenue Cafe 3697) Lunch Mon-Sat 11.30am-3pm; Sun of a 1930’s Shanghainese nobleman 11am-4pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 5.30-10.30pm; (complete with a coveted chefs’ table and Sun 5-10.30pm www.shangri-la.com 富城路 six different private rooms), celebrated Bund Tastes in Hongqiao 33 号浦东香格里拉酒店 2 楼 , 近银城东路 Hong Kong Chef Dicky To serves authentic dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. 2/F, The Manchuria Upscale, new-age Cantonese Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong the fancy new l’Avenue mall plays host to a charming french bistro on the second cuisine with excellent soups and other Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6742) Daily floor, overseen by michelin-starred chef freddy raoult. made up as a cozy café, with delicacies. 3-4/F, Bldg 11-12, 889 Julu Lu, 11.30am–2.30pm; 6-10.30pm peninsula.com by Changshu Lu (6445 8082) Daily 11am- 中山东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 2 楼 , 近北京东路 an oyster bar across the hall, l’Avenue offers a diverse dining experience with three 2.30pm; 5.30-10pm 巨鹿路 889 号 (11-12 幢 separate menus for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. 3-4 层 ), 近常熟路 Yue Xuan Savour the most authentic Cantonese food in Shanghai in the elegant Mao This restaurant works to blend surroundings of our Yue Xuan restaurant. while their rmB88 weekday lunch sets prove most popular, l’Avenue shines with modernity with local tradition. Its plethora From traditional dim sum treats to of Cantonese specialties are elegantly delectable steamed fish, selected fresh a delicious selection of oysters from europe and a scrumptious pastry selection. presented 5/F Sofitel Hyland Hotel, 505 from our seafood tanks, the diverse menu gillardeau oysters (rmB75/piece, rmB438/six) are a true treat, shucked fresh and Nanjing Dong Lu, by Fujian Zhong Lu (6351 will satisfy. 1/F, Tower 2, 1116 Hongsong served with zesty lemons in an ice-filled tray. the unctuous, full flavored morsels also 5888) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm Dong Lu, by Songyuan Lu (3323 6574) come as part of the restaurant’s new seafood platter. rmB888 gets you six oysters, [email protected] www. Lunch: 11.30-2.30pm; Dinner: 5.30-10pm sofitel.com/gb/hotel-1603-sofitel-shanghai- [email protected] www.hilton.com.cn/ one king crab and 220 grams of small snails, paired with a china-influenced home- hyland/index.shtml 南京东路 505 号索菲特海仑 shanghaihongqiao 红松东路 1116 号 2 号楼 1 made soya ginger sauce. finish with a homemade dessert (rmB25-60). offerings ro- 宾馆 5 楼 , 近福建中路楼 , 近宋园路 tate daily, but you might be able to dig into a simple cheesecake with raspberry sorbet Man Ho With a good selection of traditional YUE 1525 Traditional Cantonese fare with or light coconut cake. // 2/f, l’Avenue mall, 99 xianxia lu, by ziyun lu 仙霞路99号2楼, Cantonese dishes and Shanghai favorites, excellent dim sum, clay pot dishes, double- 近资源路（6029 0055）

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boiled soup and and chef specials. 2/F, 1525 The Chinoise Story A unique restaurant Dingxi Lu, by Changning Lu (6225 8665) featuring radically fused cooking styles. Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-10pm 定西路 Lovely space. Expect classic Chinese dishes 1525 号 2 楼 , 近长宁路 served in individual portions rather than YUE A Chinese restaurant offering all family style. Cathay Building, Jin Jiang Hotel, local favorites and regional specialties 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6445 plus authentic Cantonese cuisine which 1717) 11am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 creates a warm and unique dining 号锦江饭店北楼底层 , 近长乐路 experience. Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hai Pai The neighborhood restaurant in Hotel,28 Jilong Lu, by Xinlan Lu, China Xintiandi provides delicate Shanghainese (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (3121 9662) cuisine with a modern flavor. Created by Daily11.30am-2pm,5-10pm 上海外高桥喜来登 Executive Chef Jacqueline Qiu and Chef de 酒店 , 中国（上海）自由贸易试验区基隆路 28 号 , Cuisine Johnny Xiang, the menu features 近新兰路 delicious home style cooking using fresh local products and carefully sourced specialty ingredients from around the country. 1/F, hot-pot Andaz Shanghai, 88 Songshan Lu, by Taicang Lu(2310 1700) Breakfast: Daily 6.30-10.30am; Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store of Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily Mahota Farm serves hotpot using freshly 5.30-10.30pm 嵩山路 88 号上海安达仕酒店 1 楼， harvest safe ingredients and offers a range 近太仓路 of fresh produce direct from the farm. 1/F, M-Town, 680 Huaihai Xi Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (5267 9988) www.themahota.com 淮海西路 680 号新淮海坊一层泰生天地 , 近虹桥路 Qimin Organic Hotpot This Chinese hotpot restaurant’s motto is “From Farm to Table.” Focuses on local produce including vegetables from the restaurant’s own farm. 1) 407 Shanxi Bei Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu Open Door (6258 8777) 2) 2) 7/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi Lu (6295 2117) 12-2.30pm; 5.30pm-12am 1) 陕西北路 407 号 , 近北京西路 Gianluca Piaggi 2) 虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋 7 楼 , 近红宝石路

Freshness, simplicity and olive oil! Hunan six months ago, gianluca piaggi became the executive chef of shanghai marriott Di Shui Dong 1) 2/F, 56 Maoming Nan Lu, by hotel pudong east. Discussing his wealth of rich culinary knowledge, which stretches Changle Lu (6253 2689) 2) 5 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6415 9448) 3) Unit 22, 300 Shanghai Min A Shanghainese restaurant back 25 years, gianluca shares his understanding about cooking with us. Guyang Lu, by Yili Nan Lu (5175 3067) 1) 茂名 grown up from a local dining venue to a 南路 56 号 2 楼 , 近长乐路 2) 东平路 5 号 , 近衡山 national phenomenon, Shanghai Min has 路 3) 古羊路 300 号 -22，近伊犁南路 dedicated in local cuisine for 26 years and is known for authentic Shanghai flavor and What motivated you to become a chef? Gu Yi 87 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (6249 5628) excellent food quality. 1)Room 304, 3/F, CITIC i used to help around in my parent’s restaurant. But my first kitchen experience was Daily 11am-2pm; 5.30pm-10.30pm 富民路 87 PLAZA, 1350, Sichuan Bei Lu, by Wujin Lu 2) 号 , 近巨鹿路 L225, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, gained in a hotel training program in college. then i found that i loved working with Hunan House A very pretty Hunan by Jinxiu Lu 3) 2/F, Enterprise Square, 228, all types of ingredients and i decided to become a chef. restaurant by Cotton (of Cotton’s) located in Meiyuan Lu,by Gonghe Lu 4)3/F, Building a converted Concession villa. No.2, Lane49, 8, 1968, Gonghexin Lu, by Daning Lu 5) How do you get ideas for new dishes? Fuxing Xi Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (3461 1377) 588, Dalian Road, by Zhoujiazui Lu 6) 7/F, Mon-Fri: 4.30pm-11.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am- Shanghai Golden Eagle Square, 278,Shaanxi i would say the customers’ feedbacks. especially at casalingo. people come here to 11.30pm www.cottonshunanhouse.com 复兴 Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu 7) 2-5/F, Shanghai dine in an inviting, family-friendly restaurant. i want to introduce traditional home- 西路 49 弄 2 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 Oriental Centre, 699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang Lu 8) 2/F, South Block Plaza, 123 made italian dishes to make sure they work right with the atmosphere here. Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu 9) 4/F, 999 Changn- Shanghainese ing Lu, by Huichuan Lu 10) 4/F, Wharf 2, How would you define “authentic” Italian flavor? 579 Waima Lu, by Zhuxingmatou Jie 11) 9/ to me, authentic means traditional. it should be the classic flavors that have been kept F, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 12) 1221 A consistent contender for our 7/F, 2727 Binjiang Dadao, Oriental Riverside by and passed down by generations. that kind of flavor is always comprised of fresh Readers’ Choice Best Shanghainese Award. Hotel, by Oriental Pearl Tower 13) 4/F, 500 ingredients and olive oil. But they vary region to region. This tucked-away restaurant has a die-hard Pudong Nan Lu, by Lujiazui Dong Lu 14) 2/ laowai following. 1221 Yan’an Xi Lu, by F, Building 6, 3611 Zhangyang Lu, Jinqiao Panyu Lu (6213 6585, 6213 2441) Daily 11am- International Commercial Plaza, by Jinqiao Does it concern you that authentic flavors may not suit the local palate? 2pm; 5-11pm 延安西路 1221 号 , 近番禺路 Lu 15) 4/F, 777 Jiamusi Lu, WH Ming Hotel, well, i do have a bit of concern about that. But as a chef, i don’t want to go too far Bao Luo Some may carp that it has become by Yingkou Lu 16) 3337 Hongmei Lu, by from the origin either. it is essential to seek a balance inbetween. an expat trap over the years. But, this place Yan’an Xi Lu 17)Building A, 565 Zhongshan is still wildly popular with locals. Don’t miss Dong Er Lu, by Dongmen Lu (400 820 9777) 1）四川北路 1350 号第三层 304 单元 , 近武进路 What do you feel like being an Italian Chef in China? their mammoth-sized shengjian bao. 271 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 7239) Daily 2）花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里城 2 楼 L225, 近锦绣路 3）梅园路 228 号企业广场 2 楼 , 近共和路 4） Before coming to shanghai six months ago, i worked in five-star hotels in guangzhou 11-4.30am 富民路 271 号 , 近长乐路共和新路 1968 号大宁国际 8 座 3 楼 , 近大宁路 5） for more than six years. i used to worry about culture adaption, but cooking has never 大连路 588 号 , 近周家嘴路 6）陕西北路 278 号 been an issue. i am very happy with what i can find on the market. Club Jin mao One of the most prestigious Shanghainese restaurants offering the finest 金鹰国际购物中心 7 楼 , 近南京西路 7）南京西路 facilities, traditional Chinese elements and 699 号东方有线大厦 2-5 楼 , 近吴江路 31 号 8) What would you recommend on the menu? authentic cuisines. Six private dining rooms 兴业路 123 弄新天地南里商场 2 楼 , 近马当路 9) 长宁路 999 号 4 楼 , 近汇川路 10）外马路 579 号 well, pizzas and pastas are best-sellers. personally, i would suggest merluzzo. the and A La Carte area overlooks views of the city skylines. 86/F JinMao Tower, 88 Shiji Da 2 号楼 4 楼 , 近新码头街 11）陆家嘴西路168 号 ingredients are simple; you take the tender part of a cod fish and some vegetables. Dao, by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Lunch: Daily 正大广场 9 楼 , 近东方明珠 12）滨江大道 2727 号 pan fry the fish, making sure it’s not over cooked. then, i stew vegetables in an italian 11.30am-2.30pm; Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 东方滨江大酒店 7 楼 , 近东方明珠 13）浦东南路世纪大道 88 号 86 楼 , 近东泰路 500 号国家开发银行 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴东路 14）张 style that works well with the tender texture of the cod fish. 杨路 3611 弄金桥国际商业广场 6 座 2 层 , 近金桥 Dragon Phoenix One of the city’s high-end 路 15）佳木斯路 777 号小南国花园酒店 4 楼 , 近 // casalingo, shanghai marriott pudong east, 15 xinjinqiao lu, by hongfeng lu 新金桥 Chinese restaurant offering quintessential 营口路 16）虹梅路 3337 号 , 近延安西路 17）中山东二路 565 号 A 栋 , 近东门路路15号,近红枫路(6036 8888, www.marriottpudongeast.com) Shanghainese and Cantonese cuisine in one of four private dining rooms. Expect excel- Shang-High Cuisine Understated and lent service complete with a personal butler. elegant Shanghainese food with some An impressive venue for guests and business pleasant surprises like beef cheek with associates. 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 truffles. 6/F, Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (3858 0888) Daily (6321 6888) Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30- 10.30pm 梅花路 1108 Dinner: Daily5.30-10pm, www.peacehotel. 号6楼,近芳甸路 com.cn/ 南京东路 20 号上海和平饭店 8 楼 , 近中山东一路 Shanghai Classic Restaurant Open since 1875, this restaurant is located on the second-floor atrium of a three-star hotel. Be sure to try the eight treasure duck or fried shrimp. 242 Fuyou Lu, by Lishui Lu (631 1177 7205) Daily 11am-2pm, 5:30-10pm 福佑路 242 号 , 近丽水路 Shanghai Uncle Perfect for a big group, with large tables and red decor, it’s a fancy setting for a lively dinner. 1) 211 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Nandan Lu (6464 6430) Lunch: 11am- 2pm Dinner: 5.30pm-10.30pm 2) Bund Center, 222 Yan’an Dong Lu, by Jiangxi Zhong Lu (6339 1977) Daily 11am-2.30pm; 5-10.30pm 1) 天钥桥路 211 号 , 近南丹路 2) 延安东路 222 号外滩中心 , 近江西中路 Whampoa Club This Bund institution specializes in modern reinterpretations of Shanghai classics. Great view, fancy eats. 5/F, 3 on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan

102 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 3737) 187 号 , 近乌鲁木齐中路 2) 奉贤路 53 号 , 近南京 Daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm www. 西路 3) 双峰北路 1 号 2 楼 , 近斜土路 threeonthebund.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 , 外滩三号5楼,近广东路 Yu Xin 3/F Zhaoshangju Plaza, 333 Chengdu Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (5298 0438) Daily Ye Shanghai An ostensibly sleek and shiny 11am-2pm; 5-9.30pm 成都北路 338 号招商局广 restaurant specializing in modern Shanghai- 场 3 楼 , 近南京西路 cuisine. They also offer a pretty decent weekend dim sum. 338 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6311 2323) Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm yss@elite-concepts. Taiwanese com 黄陂南路 338 号 , 近太仓路 Yin par Le Garcon Chinois A quiet oasis Din Tai Fung Taiwanese chain restaurant on an otherwise blaringly loud street, Yin that offers delicious Chinese snack foods, pulls out all the stops with its quaint old- especially their xiaolongbaos are to die for 1) world decor, genteel service and quality Unit 24, 3/F, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Shanghainese food. Sushi is also a must try. Xi Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5047 8883) Daily 2/F, 4 Hengshan Lu, by Wulumuqi Nan Lu 10am-10pm www.dintaifungsh.com.cn 2) (5466 5070, 5466 0087) Daily 12-2pm; 5pm- Unit 318, 3/F, Shanghai World Financial 12am 衡山路 4 号领馆广场 2 楼 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 Center, 100 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6877 6886) Daily 10-1am 3) 5/F Grand Yongfoo Elite Impress guests with this Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu utterly regal affair. It’s got a beautiful (3469 1383) Daily 11am- 2.45pm; 5-11pm garden, classical decor and a beautiful bar. 4) 168 Fangbang Zhong Lu, by Zhoujin Lu Also sports one of the fuzziest walls in the (6334 1008) Daily 9am-10pm 5) 3/F, MIXC, city. 200 Yongfu Lu, by Hunan Lu (5466 701Fuchun Lu, by Jiangjin Lu, Hangzhou 2727) Daily 11.30am-10.30pm; bar open till Daily 9am-10pm 6) South Block Plaza, 2/ midnight www.yongfooelite.com 永福路 200 F, Lane 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (6385 号 , 近湖南路 8378) Daily 10-1am 7) 1/F, Shanghai Center, Wei Jing Ge Enjoy the Waldorf Astoria’s 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 century-old tradition of excellent service 9182) Daily 10am-10pm 8) 1/F,Buliding F, and the unsurpassed standards of Chinese 268 Min’andong Lu, by Shengmo Bei Lu, cooking culture. Join Chef Sam Yuen for Jiangdong District, Ningbo Daily 11am-10pm a gourmet journey of Shanghainese and 1) 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广场 3 楼 24 单元 , 近陆 Cantonese-inspired dishes. 5/F, 2 Zhongshan 家嘴环路 2) 世纪大道 100 号上海环球金融中心 3 Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) 楼 317 单元 , 近陆家嘴环路 3) 虹桥路 1 号港汇恒 Daily11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm 中山东隆广场 5 楼 503, 近华山路 4) 方浜中路 168 号 , 近一路 2 号外滩华尔道夫酒店 5 楼 , 近广东路昼锦路 5) 杭州市富春路 701 号 3 楼 , 近江锦路 6) 新天地南里广场 2 楼 , 兴业路 123 弄 , 近马当路 7) 南京西路 1376 号上海商城 1 楼 , 近西康路 8) 宁波 Sichuan 市江东区民安东路 268 号 F 座 1 楼 , 近盛莫北路 Bellagio 1) 101 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Maurya A modern Sichuan restaurant Hongqiao Lu (6270 6865, 6270 6866) Daily offering authentic traditiaonal food, served 11-4am 2) 111 Xikang Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu in a lovingly restored shophouse near (6247 2666) Daily 11-12am 3) 138 Huaihai Xintiandi. 75 Mengzi Dong Lu, by Liyuan Lu Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu (6375 6696) Daily 11- (3307 0770) Daily 11am-2pm; 6-10pm 蒙自东 4am 4) 68 Taicang Lu, by Songshan Lu (6386 路 75 号 , 近丽园路 5701) Daily 11am-10pm 5) 778 Huangjin Cheng Dao, by Gubei Nan Lu (6278 0722) Daily 11-4am 1) 水城南路 101 号 , 近虹桥路 2) 西康路 111 号 , 近南京西路 3) 淮海中路 138 号 , 近普安路 4) 太仓路 68 号 , 近嵩山路 5) 黄金城道 778 号 , 近古北南路 Charmant Taiwanese food in a faux Provence-style dining room. Decor aside, the food is pretty good and served until the wee hours to boot. 1418 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6431 8107) Daily 11-4am 淮海中路 1418 号 , 近复兴西路 Open Door

Yunnan Platane Lapis Yun Specializing in Yunnan cuisine, Lapis Yun boasts an exotic Yunnan bamboo Inspiring décor forest ambiance, which is set to provide you a whole new experience on Yunnan cuisine 6/F, 818 Nanjing Xi Lu by Shimen Yi Lu (3203 A true chinese pottery enthusiast, laetitia charachon first traveled to china in 1987 Pin Chuan 1) 47 Taojiang Lu, by Wulumuqi 1377) Daily 11am - 11pm 南京西路 818 号 6 楼 , to discover the secrets of the country’s traditional craftsmanship. 17 years later, after Nan Lu (6437 9361) Daily 11am-2pm; 5-11pm 近石门一路 2) 5/F Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu, by living in Belgium and the states, she returned to the middle kingdom to stay. After Shanxi Bei Lu (6288 8897) Daily 10.30am- Legend Taste A small, unassuming eatery getting settled in shanghai, she began devoting herself to working with local crafts- 10pm 3) Unit 312B, 3/F, L’Avenue Shanghai, specializing in the delicacies of Yunnan’s 99 Xianxia Lu, by Zunyi Lu (400 820 7706, many ethnic tribes. They also have an exotic men to combine modern aesthetics with traditional techniques to create beautiful delivery: 6209 6209) Mon–Sun: 11am-10pm selection of Yunnanese sticky rice wines and pottery works. 4) Daily 11am-10pm S801-1B, Level 8, Jiu beers. 1025 Kangding Lu, by Wuning Nan Lu (5228 9961) Daily 11am-2pm; 7-9.30pm 康定 Guang Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi in 2006, charachon opened the first platane boutique in a small space on yongfu lu Lu, by Jingan Temple (4008207706) 1) 桃江路 1025 号 , 近武宁南路路 47 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 2) 南京西路 1266 号恒 Lost Heaven 1) 17 Yan’an Dong Lu, by – an impeccably edited, oh-so-chic home décor and furnishings venture that proved 隆广场 5 楼 , 近陕西北路 3) 仙霞路 99 号上海尚 Sichuan Nan Lu (6330 0967) Daily 12-2pm, immediately popular with discerning locals and expats alike. today, platane has two 嘉中心 3 楼 312B, 近遵义路 4) 南京西路久光百货 5pm-1am (the lastest order at 10.30pm) 2) 38 locations, a larger store in the lively enclave of taikang lu near artsy tianzifang and 1618 号 8 层 S801-1B, 近静安寺 Gaoyou Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5126) Daily 11.30am-1.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm 1) 延安东路 another on leafy wukang lu, in the historic normandie Apartment Building. 17 号 , 近四川南路 2) 高邮路 38 号 , 近复兴西路 Southern Barbarian Enjoy home-style Yun- offering simple yet elegant designs inspired by both modern style and old savoir- nan classics like crossing-the-bridge noodles faire, platane has since extended its range and become home to a number of design- and fried goat cheese with one of the city’s ers’ products - from nathalie vialars’ blue and white porcelain collections made best beer selections. 2/F, Ju’Roshine Life Arts Space, 169 Jinxian Lu, byMaoming Nan Lu exclusively for the boutique to internationally renowned pieces by David trubridge, (5157 5510) Daily 11am-2pm; 5pm-11pm rosaria rattin, and nelson sepulveda – as well as a one-stop venue for various im- www.southernbarbarian.com.cn 进贤路 169 ported brands hard to come by in shanghai, including le jacquard français, Bertozzi, 号 2 楼 , 近茂名南路 vivaraise, petite friture, and lsA.

Cooking class this festive season, the store has put out its best christmas gear yet, once again playing with a refined mix of contemporary style and local chinese culture. forget the usual deer, santa or snowflake decorations. instea d, find oriental elements like flowery ceramics, hand-painted porcelain or sandalwood chopsticks, all in shades of warming gold, reds and oranges. Sichuan Citizen The people who brought you Citizen Cafe and Bar have gone native the perfect place to grab a gift for your most tasteful friend, or furnish your own with this Sichuan eatery. Here you’ll find sleek, contemporary abode just in time for the holiday season, platane’s stock will all the classics amply spiced and served challenge your ability to leave empty-handed. just surrender and enjoy your pur- in bamboo-clad dining room. 30 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (5404 1235) Daily chases. 11am-10.30pm 东湖路 30 号 , 近淮海中路 // 156 taikang lu, by sinan lu 田子坊泰康路156号，近思南路 (6466 2495); 439 wukang Shu Di La Zi Yu 1) 187 Anfu Lu, by Wulu- muqi Zhong Lu (5403 7684) Daily 11am-2pm; lu, by huaihai zhong lu 武康路439号, 近淮海中路 (6433 6387, www.platane.cn) 5-10.30pm 2) 53 Fengxian Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6267 0097) Daily 9.30am-10pm 3) 2/F, 1 Shuang Feng Bei Lu, by Xietu Lu (6487 1015) Daily 11am-2pm; 5-10.30pm 1) 安福路 185-

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The kitchen at… cooking studio Every week B REAL Pho Real's little sister serving fast since 2007, we offer exciting scheduled food variation. Boasting a mini and warm cooking classes of different cuisines, environment,B Real has a relaxed and cozy pastry and dumplings. 5-star hotel chefs ambiance which provides Vietnamese fusion teach hand-on classes with step-by-step sandwiches, summer rolls and stewed beef demonstration, bi-lingual or with English broth. Free delivery within 3 km from B Real. translation. Private classes and cooking 185 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu Daily 11am- parties are ideal for friends gathering or 9pm (3419 0220) www.phorealgroup.cn 富 corporate teambuilding. Kids party available 民路 185 号 , 近长乐路 for 8-12yrs. Puxi Downtown Kitchen: 3F/Bldg City Deli City Deli serves a variety of 20, Lane 383 Xiang Yang Nan Lu, 64332700. sandwiches, burgers, and salads including Closed on Sun & Mon. Check program Steak & Cheese, Reuben, and Turkey online: www.thekitchenat.com 襄阳南路 383 Avocado. 6/F, Golden Eagle Mall, 278 Shanxi 弄 20 号楼 3 楼 , 近建国西路 Bei Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6288 3912) Daily 11am-9pm www.citydeli.cn 陕西北路 278 号 6 楼 , 近南京西路 Deli Shops Delivery Hero The German transplant Delivery Hero helps you with online delivery Deli and Leisure Prompt yourself with the from hundreds of restaurants without extra fine herbs and ingredients; the combining charge. (189 1895 0360) www.DeliveryHero- European and Southeast Asian Cuisine at China.com our relaxing European-styled dinning area. SUN.-THU. 8:00-23:00; FRI.-SAT. 8:00-24:00. Elders Fine Foods An Aussie importer No.184 Fucheng Lu, PuDong New District, specializing in quality meats, fresh seafood Shanghai by Hua Yuan Shiqiao Lu (5081 and fine wines from the land down under. 5700) 上海浦东新区富城路 184 号，近花园石桥路 Building 9, 550 Jinhai Lu, by Donglu Gong Lu (3872 0368) Daily 9am-6pm www.elders.com. cn 金桥工业区金海路 550 号 9 幢 , 近东陆公路 Mealbay Thanks to the company’s wide variety of participating restaurants, you can order cuisines that’are French or from the Philippines. Online service available. Rm1212, 68 Xinqiao Lu, by Nan Suzhou Lu OPEN DOOR (5158 0168) Daily 10.30am-11.30pm www. mealbay.com.cn 新桥路 68 号 1212 室 , 近南苏州路 Chef Natalino Ambra Element Fresh Delivery (5116 9887) Sherpas Shanghai’s first delivery service Italian tales from around the world that has over 100 restaurants in Puxi, Pudong, Hongqiao, Suzhou SIP and SND and Hangzhou. Fees range from RMB15 young and talented, natalino Ambra infuses dishes with energetic passion and a crea- to RMB30. 3D, 489Xiangyang Nan Lu, by tive mindset, introducing traditional italian cuisine with a modern twist at vaBene. Jianguo Xi Lu (6209 6209) Daily 10.30am- years of training has enriched Ambra’s palate with french and Asiatic flavors, driving 10.30pm. www.sherpa.com.cn 襄阳南路 489 号 3D, 近建国西路 him to deliver a memorable fine-dining experience. Ambra started his career in italy, ’ Green & Safe With an organic farm in Sushi’O Sushi’O offers a free delivery service where he joined massimo ferragamo s luxury hotel & golf club 5, and later proved Kunshan, this organic store provides daily (with a minimum order of RMB50) for a his craftsmanship at the Armani hotel & resort in the Burj khalifa tower, Dubai – the delivered vegetables and a variety of local wide range of creative maki rolls, sushi, world’s tallest skyscraper and haven for a wide range of cuisine influences. in 2012, he and imported organic goods, such as sashimi, hot dishes and appetizers. Free became head chef for shanghai institution pasta fresca da salvatore, shanghai and, organic extra virgin olive oil, white and red delivery within the inner ring and the south balsamic vinegar, organic pasta, muesli of Suzhou Creek. 21 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan today, serves as a fresh mastermind for this busy, high-end xintiandi spot. and more. 30% off on all breads after 7pm Lu (15000 820 420) Daily 1.30-2pm, 5.30- everyday in Dongping branch; all-day 20 10pm. Online order available on www. percent off on all breads in Hongqiao sushi-o.com 永康路 21 号 , 近嘉善路 branch. 1) 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 5465 1288, 1/F: 8am-10pm; 2/F: 6pm-12am 2) 2) 4/F, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, by Hongbaoshi English Lu 10am–9.30pm 1) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 2) 虹桥路 1438 号 4 楼 , 近红宝石路 glo London Gastro Grill Sizzling grills, stone baked pizzas and other interna- Organic Kitchen Sit in central former French tional favorites. 2/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Concession, Organic Kitchen is a cozy cafe Dongping Lu (6466 6565) Daily 11am-12am that offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. [email protected] 乌鲁木齐南路 1 号 Grab a meal designed by head chef and 2 楼 , 近东平路 a cup of coffee made from organic coffee beans, there’re live Americana music on glo London Rooftop BBQ Enjoy food from Thursday and Saturday nights too. 1/F, 57 hickory Oak burning smoke pit while taking Fuxing Lu, by Yongfu Lu Daily 8am-11pm in the views across the city skyline. Daily (6418 3220) 复兴西路 57 号 1 楼 , 近永福路 Mon- Fri: 5pm-late; Sat- Sun: 11pm–late.4/F, 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, by Dongping Lu (www. Slice This up-market deli/cafe specializes in glolondon.com) 乌鲁木齐南路 1 号 4 楼 , 近东平 sandwiches and salads with Mediterranean 路 flare. 1) 688 Biyun Lu, by Lan’an Lu (3382 0653) Mon-Sat 8am-10pm; Sun 9am-10pm. 2) 1517 Huqingping Gong Lu, by Zhuguang Lu Fine Dining (5988 7007) 9am-9:30pm 1) 碧云路 688 号 , 近蓝桉路 2) 沪青平公路 1517 号近诸光路 BAY LEAF A stylish signature restaurant that Urban Soup Kitchen In case the name didn’t offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as clue you in, soup is the order of the day a la carte delicacies, serving international here. They offer a vast variety of gourmet fare by various open live stations. Sheraton style sandwiches and salads too.Delivery Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hotel, 28 Jilong Lu, by available. 1) 280 Madang Lu, by Zizhong Xinlan Lu, China (Shanghai) Shanghai Pilot Lu (5382 2978) Daily 10.30am-10pm 2) Free Trade Zone (3121 9678) Breakfast daily 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by Laoshan Lu (3331 6-10.30am, lunch daily12-2.30pm, dinner 1861) 11am-10pm 2) 17 Nanquan Bei Lu, by daily6-9.30pm 上海外高桥喜来登酒店 , 中国（上 Laoshan Lu (3331 1861) 3) 280 Madang Lu, 海）自由贸易试验区基隆路 28 号 , 近新兰路 OPEN DOOR by Zizhong Lu (5382 2978) 1) 马当路 280 号 , 近自忠路 2) 南泉北路 17 号 , 近崂山路 2) 南泉北 Dining Room serves up elegant European 路 17 号 , 近崂山路 3) 马当路 280 号 , 近自忠路 provincial cuisine paired with an extensive VaBene wine list above the roof of Shanghai on level 87 of Park Hyatt Shanghai. 87/F, 100 A business lunch to impress Delivery Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6888 1234 ext. 4559) 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm. parkhyattshanghai.com 世纪大道 100 号上海柏 treat your client to lunch with vaBene’s new three-course business set, offering au- 悦酒店 87 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 thentic provincial italian cuisine in smart, sophisticated surroundings. sweet potato The Cathay Room A sociable dining experience with elegantly presented European and ginger soup is a light way to start, but there are plenty of heftier choices, like beef home style cuisine and unrivaled views bresaola carpaccio with rocket salad with pecorino cheese and mustard or seared overlooking the Bund. 9/F, Fairmont Peace tuna loin crusted in sesame seeds with pineapple sauce. Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6138 6881) Breakfast: Daily 6-10.30am; Lunch: Daily 12-2.30pm; Dinner: for a main, try pan-seared salmon fillet, a simple but satisfying plate of tender fish 6-10.30pm [email protected] www. cooked to a gentle pink served with grilled vegetables and saffron sauce. homemade fairmont.com/peacehotel 南京东路 20 号和平 tagliatelle offers diners a familiar and well done Bolognese-style sauce, while slow- 饭店 9 楼 , 近中山东一路 cooked iberian pork cheeks, served with celeriac puree, will enthrall meat eaters. Jade on 36 Restaurant This stunning restaurant makes traditional French fare round off the meal with one of the many desserts available, including mixed fruit a bit more lighthearted. Excellent wine plate with sorbet or coffee parfait with white chocolate sauce. // rmB178/three cours- list, beautiful views and a sumptuous es, plus tea and coffee. vaBene, house 7, north Block, xintiandi, lane 181, taicang lu, weekend brunch. 36/F Grand Tower, Pudong by madang lu 太仓路181弄新天地北区7楼, 近马当路(6311 2211) Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6882 3636) Sunday:11:30am- 3pm, Jade Lunch:12pm-2pm, Dinner:6pm-

104 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 10:30pm fbreservation.slpu@shangri-la. 8/F, The House of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan 2) Rm207, Warehouse4, 653 Wai Ma Lu, 7978) www.lacreperie.com.cn1) 桃江路1号, com https://www.shang-rewards.com/aspx/ Dong Yi Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2322 0800) by Zhongshan Nan Lu (3376 6377) Hours, 近汾阳路 2) 南京西路 1601 号芮欧百货 1 楼 D 座 , RestaurantBarJade36.aspx 富城路 33 号浦东香 [email protected], www.27bund.com 中山东 12pm-12am Lunch, Mon-Sat, 12-2:30pm 近静安公园格里拉大酒店紫金楼 36 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路一路（外滩）27 号罗斯福公馆 8 楼 , 近北京东路 Brunch, Sun, 12-2:30pm Dinner, 6:30- La Rue Embracing a casual and chic Jing’an Restaurant Elegant, modern Sir Elly’s Restaurant & Bar Dine on fine 10:30pm 1) 大沽路 418 号 , 近成都北路 2) 外马 ambience with the look of a French 路 653 号老码头 4 号库 207 室 , 近中山南路 restaurant overlooking the park. Expect a modern European cuisine while overlooking local brasserie, La Rue at InterContinental more playful take on fine dining, like high- the Huangpu River. Expert cocktails offered Shanghai Ruijin presents "a journey around Soleil De Provence Opened by the chef quality sardines, still in tin, served with at both the circular bar and the expansive France" with a seasonally changing menu. Serge Alain of Le Paris that closed two brioche toast. The PuLi Hotel and Spa, 1 14th floor terrace. 13/F The Peninsula Executive Chef Dimitri Bastiani prepares the months ago, its RMB298 ‘discovery menu’ Changde Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (3203 Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by finest seafood of the Mediterranean, foie (starter, main, dessert) proved a journey 9999) Daily 12-2:30pm; 7-10.30pm taste@ Nanjing Dong Lu (2327 6756) Lunch daily 12- gras terrine of South-west France, and duck fraught with hazards. 302 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, jinganrestaurant.com www.jinganrestaurant. 2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: 6-10.30pm; Fri-Sat dishes from Normandy. Daily 11.30am–10- by Jian’guo Xi Lu 乌鲁木齐南路 302 号 , 近建国 com 璞丽酒店静安餐厅 , 常德路 1 号 , 近延安中路 6-11pm www.peninsula.com/Shanghai/en/ pm. 1/F, Reception Building, InterContinental 西路 M on the Bund This Bund pioneer serves up Dining/Sir_Ellys_Restaurant/default.aspx 中山 Shanghai Ruijin, 118 Ruijin Er Lu, by Huangpi 东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 13 楼 , 近南京东路 Villandry French Restaurant Aside from the impeccable service and a menu peppered Nan Lu (6043 5222) 瑞金洲际酒店 , 瑞金二路 veneer of gloved waiters,antique furniture with Continental, Aussie and Moroccan T8 Xintiandi stalwart features cool fusion 118 号 , 近黄陂南路 and white linen napkins,the restaurant inspiration. Try the pavlova for dessert. 7/F, food, mingling European cuisine with Asian La Table This beautiful 8th floor dining room boasts a rich history of the building with No.5 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong accents. The decor alone is worth a visit to serves classic Southern French cuisine with exuberantly pretty and high-end cuisine. 47 Lu (6350 9988) Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; this trendy and relaxed restaurant. Block8, a bit of contemporary flair. Owned by twins Nanchang Lu, by Sinan Lu (3126 8801) 南昌路 6.15-10.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm; 6.15- North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, Jacques and Laurent Pourcel. 8/F, 35 Shaanxi 47 号，近思南路 10.30pm [email protected] by Madang Lu (6355 8999) Daily 11.30am- Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6215 8777) Daily www.m-onthebund.com 中山东一路外滩 5 号 2.30pm; 6.30-11.30pm [email protected] Vue Restaurant Enjoy classic European fare 5.30-10.30pm www.maisonpourcel.com 陕西 7 楼 , 近广东路 www.t8shanghai.com/ 太仓路 181 弄新天地北 with one of the city’s best skyline views. 30/ 南路35号8楼,近长乐路里 8 号楼 , 近马当路 F Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu, by Madison We love how Austin Hu creates Le Saleya Old timer offers simple, home- Wuchang Lu (6393 1234-6328) Daily 6-11pm fine fusion cuisine from mostly local style French cuisine. The draw is the quaint 黄浦路 199 号 , 上海外滩茂悦大酒店西楼 30 楼 , ingredients. His dining room is also very, UltraViolet Conceived by Paul Pairet for garden , which is almost always full in nice 近武昌路 very pretty. 3 Fenyang Lu, by Huaihai Lu over 15 years, and supported by VOL Group, weather. 570 Changle Lu, by Xiangyang Daily 6-10pm 汾阳路 3 号，近淮海路 Ultraviolet is the first restaurant of its Bei Lu (5403 6957) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Oceans Dining in a romantic and kind attempting to unite food with multi- 6.30pm-10.30pm www.saleya.com.con 长乐 German contemporary setting, an extensive array of sensorial technologies in order to create a 路 570 号 , 近襄阳北路 selected premium products from the sea. A fully immersive dining experience. Tues-Sat: Mardi Gras Japanese owned, but they do Papa’s Bierstube Decent German food in distinct and innovative gourmet experience 7pm till late. www.uvbypp.cc/bookings French cuisine by the books. Don’t miss the enormous portions and for reasonable to satisfy the most discerning of tastes, single malts and cocktails in their upstairs prices in a cozy atmosphere. 22-24 Hongmei Ocean fully realizes the art of cooking. lounge, or the chocolate torte in the garden. Food Street, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lobby floor, Banyan Tree Shanghai On The French Block1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai Lu (6465 8880) Mon-Fri: 10.30-1am; Sat-Sun: Bund, 19 Haiping Lu, by Gongping Lu (2509 Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 11am-2:30pm, 9.30-1.30am www.papas-bierstube.com 虹梅 1188) Lunch 11.30am – 2.30pm; Dinner 5.30– Brasserie la Fourchette A lovely French 5-11:30pm 兴国路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮海中路路 3338 弄虹梅休闲街 22-24 号 , 近延安西路 9.30pm. banyantree.com 海平路 19 号悦榕庄 1 bistro serving up excellent eggs florentine at 楼 , 近公平路 Mavilla Enjoy a daily french selection Paulaner Brauhaus Enjoy Bavarian food (and brunch and some hearty offerings at dinner. more importantly, beer) in a warm, well- The chef Peter Gong (formerly of Kathleen’s of fresh and seasonal product cooked Pelham’s Celebrated Chef Bruno Bruesch traditionally. Rm106, Building 1, 999 Gaojing populated atmosphere. 1) House19-20, presents modern French cuisine with 5 and Avalon) does the classics, with a bit North Block Xintiandi, Lane181 Taicang Lu, of a twist, well. 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, by Julu Lu, by Gaoguang Lu (5988 7857) Tue-Thurs: a brand new menu, highlighting a mix 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-10.30pm; Sun: by Madang Lu (6320 3935) Daily: 11am-2am of premium, local ingredients with Lu (6418 6389) Daily 11am-11pm www. 10am-3pm; Monday closed 高泾路 999 号 1 楼 www.bln.com.cn 2) 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu, by contemporary flair. 1/F, Waldorf Astoria lafourchettesh.com 襄阳北路 1 号 , 近巨鹿路 106 室 , 近高光路 Binjiang Da Dao (6888 3935) Sun-Thu: 11am- Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Café Montmartre This historic family-owned 1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 3) 150 Fenyang Lu, Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6322 9988) 6-11pm bistro offers authentic French cuisine in by Yueyang Lu (6474 5700) Sun-Thu: 11- waldorfastoriashanghai.com 中山东一路 2 号 town since 2001, serving traditional French 1am; Fri-Sat: 11am-2am 4) 3/F, 555 Shibo Da 外滩华尔道夫酒店 1 楼，近广东路 fare, an array of Brittany-style crêpes, and a Dao, by Guozhan Lu (2206 0555) Sun-Thurs: good selection of imported meat and sweet 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-12am hellauer@ treats. The signature hand-made dishes like bln.com.cn 1) 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 19-20 foie gras, indulgent chocolate fondant are 号楼 , 近马当路 2) 陆家嘴西路 2967 号 , 近滨江大 not to be missed! 1) 68 Wulumuqi Zhong 道 3) 汾阳路 150 号 , 近岳阳路 4) 世博大道 555 号 Lu, by Changle Lu (51589377) Daily 11am- 3 楼 , 近国展路 10.30pm 2) 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (54047658) Daily 11am-10.30pm www. café-montmartre.com/ 1) 乌鲁木齐中路 68 号 , Greek/Mediterranean 近长乐路 2) 虹梅路 3911 号 , 近延安西路 Cheese & Fizz Unit 101, 119 Madang Lu, Azur Azur chefs have decided to get in North Block Xintiandi, by Taicang Lu (6336 shape, they searched high and low for 5823) Daily 10am-midnight. 马当路 119 号 the highest quality locally grown organic 101 单元 , 新天地北里 , 近太仓路 produce, the freshest seafood, and the finest meats, and prepared it all in the lightest Chez Nous by City Super Home-style French Mediterranean fashion. 26/F Renaissance restaurant inside the City Super grocery Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 store serving traditional French dishes and Mr. & Mrs. Bund Molecular madman Paul Changning Lu, By Kaixuan Lu (6115 8818) desserts. LG 2, Shanghai IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Pairet takes a more laissez-faire approach 6am-11pm 长宁路 1018 号 26 楼 , 近凯旋路 Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5012 0983) with this modern French eatery. Expect Daily 11am–11pm 世纪大道 8 号国金中心商场地 straightforward food and a great wine Azul Tapas & Lounge Perched on top of 下 2 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 list. 6/F Bund 18, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Ferguson Lane's new eight-story building, Chef Eduardo Vargas' tapas restaurant offers Des Lys No-frills home-style French cooking by Nanjing Dong Lu (6323 9898) Lunch Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: a number of delicious original Mediter- in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. 178 Xinle ranean and South American dishes. Every Lu, by Donghu Lu (5404 5077) Sun-Thu 6-10.30pm, Fri-Sat: 6-11pm Late night Tue- Thurs:10:30pm-2am, Fri-Sat: 11pm-2am weekend, enjoy the view from the terrace 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am 新乐路 178 while discovering or rediscovering the most 号 , 近东湖路 www.mmbund.com 中山东一路外滩 18 号 6 楼 , 近南京东路 popular brunch in town. 8/F, Ferguson Lane, Franck Classy yet casual, and perhaps a 378 Wukang Lu, by Taian Lu (5405 2252) 武康 touch overpriced, owner Franck is obsessed 路 378 号 8 楼 , 近泰安路 with quality and it shows. As authentic a Mi Casa The new brand from Lapis group. bistro as you’ll find in Shanghai. Ferguson The chef from Spain creative spanish and Lane, 376 Wukang Lu, by Tai’an Lu (2167 italian home made food. Shop 710, No 1438 6767) Tue-Sun: 6-10.30pm; Sat–Sun: 12- Hong Qiao Rd. Shanghai (6233 7062) www. 2.30pm, closed on Mondays. www.franck. lapisgroup.net 长宁区虹桥路 1438 号高岛屋 com.cn 武康路 376 号 , 近泰安路 710 铺 Jean Georges Jean Georges first signature Greek Taverna 1) Thumb Plaza, Unit restaurant outside of New York and a classy 41, 199 Fangdian Lu, Century Park, by one at that. Bringing us his signature French Dingxiang Lu (5033 7500) Daily 8.30am cuisine, with an Asian twist, this is one top- until late www.greektaverna.cn 2) Villa 1, not restaurant, not to be missed. 4/F, 3 3911 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Lu (6262 5011) Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu Daily 10am until late 3) 1 Yueyang Lu, by (6321 7733) Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, Dongping Lu (6431 7751) Daily 10am-late 1) Dinner Mon-Sun 5:30-11pm, Brunch Sat- 芳甸路 199 号 , 大拇指广场 41 铺 , 近丁香路 2) 红 Sun, 11:30am-3pm, Bar Mon-Sun, 11:30-1 梅路 3911 号 1 号 , 近延安路 3) 岳阳路 1 号 , 近东 [email protected] www.jean- 平路 georges.com/ 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼，近广东路 Mythos A Greek-style taverna with La Brasserie A French-style restaurant and Nougatine Nougatine is a smart, upscale cute,kitschy decor, a selection of standard, terrace bar with simple food made from the bistro that delivers Jean Georges’ signature rather pricey fare and sparkling views of the finest ingredients in a friendly and relaxed cuisine in more relaxed surroundings. The Huangpu River. Bldg 6, 505 South Zhong atmosphere. It is committed to provide stylish space is anchored by a dramatic Shan Rd, by East Fuxing Rd (6152 6755) Daily customers with excellent quality, first class carved stone bar, which offers an extensive 10am-10pm (restaurant); Mon-Thurs: 10am- service and competitive prices with pleasant drink selection and creative cocktails. The 1am, Fri-Sun: 10am-2am (bar) 中山南路 505 弄 surroundings. 6/F Ascott Service Apartment, premium value menu features comforting 6 号楼，近复兴东路 282 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Songshan Lu (6091 bistro fare such as gourmet salads and the 9893) Mon-Fri:10am-12am; Weekends & classic JG burger. 4/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong public holidays: 10am-1am 淮海中路 282 号雅 Yi Lu by Guangdong Lu (6321 7733) Daily Hotel Buffets 诗阁酒店 6 楼 , 近嵩山路 6-11pm. 中山东一路 3 号 4 楼 , 近广东路 La Creperie A charming Brittany-style Nova This authentic French brasserie is Cachet Catering to a taste of diversity, crêperie. A cup of dry cider and a savory gal- known for its warm, family-style service, Cachet offers a variety of culinary concepts lette make a great Sunday brunch. Try their nice outdoor seating and traditional French from around the world. Food is served Roosevelt Sky Restaurant Ultimate set lunch; RMB78 gets you a main, dessert dishes. 1) 418 Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu from live cooking stations versus the Panoramic Views of Pudong and Bund; and drink. 1) 1 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu (3376 6377) Hours, 12pm-12am Lunch, Mon- standard steam table buffet and there are International and Asian Fine Dining. (5465 9055) Daily 10.30am-late 2) UnitD, 1/F, Sat, 12-2:30pm Brunch, Sun, 12-2:30pm menu options suitable for everyone. 1/F, Executive Lunch: RMB138/two-course-set. Réel, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Jingan Park (3253 Dinner, 6:30-10:30pm www.nova-sh.com The Langham Xintiandi, 99 Madang Lu, by

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Taicang Lu (2330 2288) Daily 6.30am-11pm F, La Villa,165 Lujiazui Huan Lu, by Lujiazui Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm xintiandi.langhamhotels.com/restaurants/ Dong Lu (3383 0577) Daily 11am-11pm 陆家 www.pastafresca.com/ 2) 4 Hengshan Lu, cachet.htm 马当路 99 号新天地朗廷酒店 1 楼 , 嘴环路 165 号 1 楼 , 近陆家嘴东路 by Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6473 0772) Mon- 近太仓路 Basilico Rustic Italian trattoria and grill with Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-11pm; Sat-Sun: MoMo Cafe Jiading International Seafood authentic Italian home cooking. Panoramic 11.30am-11pm 3) Rm.14, 2/F, The Thumb Dinner Buffet is offered at MoMo Café in views of Nanpu Bridge and Huangpu River. Plaza, 185 Fangdian Lu, by Yanggao Zhong Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Jiading. 3/F, Inter Continental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Lu (5033 9001) Mon-Thurs: 11.30am-2.30pm; Enjoy your night with mouthwateringsea- Xueye Lu, by Shibo Dadao (3858 1172) Wed- 5.30-10.30pm; Fri-Sun: 11.30am-11pm 1) 虹 food and cakes. 3101 Huyi Gong Lu, by Sun 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-9.30pm; Mon-Tue 梅路 3896 号 , 近延安西路 2) 衡山路 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 3) 芳甸路 185 号大拇指广场 2 楼 14 室 , Yecheng Lu (3991 6499) 沪宜公路 3101 号 , 近 Closed 雪野路 1188 号上海世博洲际酒店三楼 , 近近杨高中路叶城路世博大道 Vie All Day Dining The Sofitel Shanghai Porta Nova With traditional Italian food Sheshan Oriental’s all day buffet featuring and pizzas made in the wood oven, Porta fresh seafood and international cuisines. Nova uses imported high quality ingredients The food is as luxe as the surroundings. 1/ and provides a corner of traditional Italian F, Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental, 3388 atmosphere. Daily 11.30am-11pm. No.40, Sichen Gong Lu, by Jiasong Gong Lu (3761 Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Hongxu Lu 虹梅路 8888-1911) 24/7 泗泾镇泗陈公路 3388 弄东方佘 3338 弄 40 号 , 近虹许路 (6465 7788) 山索菲特大酒店 1 楼 , 近嘉松公路 deCanto A chic and modern Italian Settebello An old-style Italian alcove with restaurant overlooking the magnificent lively fine dining. 193 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi landscape of the Bund. Enjoy the fine dining Lu 安福路 193 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 (3356 2587) Indian with affordable prices plus an extensive wine list. 11.30am till late. 4B/F, 6 ZhongShan Sabatini Ristorante Italiano A lovely, Bollywood Indian Restaurant Salivate over Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6346 3686) 中 traditional Italian restaurant with elegant Indian cuisine and Bollywood movie stars 山东一路 6 号，近广东路 offerings right beside Jing’an Park. 1/ during their lunch buffet or dinner. For F, South Annex, Wheelock Square, 1717 parties, there are nice rooms in the back Dolce Vita Prime, pricey Italian food in Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3127 8577) with a private bar. 2/F, 326 Hongfeng Lu, the French Concession. 291 Fumin Lu, by Lunch 11.30am–2.30pm; high tea 3–5.30pm; by Biyun Lu (3872 6176) Daily 11am-11pm Changle Lu (6170 1318) Daily 12-2:30pm; dinner 6–10pm reservations@sabatini-sh. www.bollywood-restaurants.com 红枫路 326 6pm-12am (10.30pm last order) 富民路 291 com 会德丰国际广场南苑 1 楼 , 南京西路 1717 号2楼,近碧云路 Bella Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria With a 号 , 近长乐路号 , 近华山路 neighborhood ambience, the restaurant G water front Located at the riverside of the offers Southern Italian food made with high Gondola Good place to pop in for a bit of South Bund and embraced by the history quality ingredients. Enjoy the home made antipasti. 16Henan Zhong Lu, by Yan’an and culture of the ancient quay, G Water pastas and authentic Neapolitan pizza. 1) dong Lu (6321 9803) Daily 11am-10:30pm 河 Front is dedicated to offering a modern, 73 Nanhui Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (5289 0806) 南中路 16 号 , 近延安东路 elegant and enjoyable dining experience Daily 11am-3pm; www.bellanapoli-sh.com 2) with the gorgeous river view, the authentic IIsola bar + grill A chic and trendy Italian No.4, Lane 946 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu restaurant located in IFC mall sporting an food and friendly service provided by (6248 8985) Daily 11.30am-3pm; 5.30-11pm the Indian chefs and waiters. Rm206, opulent interiors and terrace overlooking a 1) 南汇路 73 号 , 近北京西路 2) 长乐路 946 弄 4 breathtaking view of the Huangpu River. 4/F, Block 3, Wharf 1846, 601 Waima Lu, by 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 Zhuhangmatou Jie (3302 0007/ 3302 0166) IFC, 8 Shiji Da Dao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (5012 1277) 11.30am-10.30pm www.isolashanghai. Daily, 11.30am-11pm 外马路 601 号 3 号楼 206 Briccocafe 1) International Airside B10, 室 , 近竹行码头街 com 世纪大道 8 号 , 国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 L4- Terminal 1, Hongqiao Airport Daily 10-12am 17, 近陆家嘴环路 Kebabs On the Grille Indian eatery www.briccocafe.net/ 2) China Art Palace specializing in grilled fare and situated Branch, 10/F, 161 Shangnan Lu, by Guozhan Isola Bella 1) Restaurant Huaihai Rd. 2/ in the picturesque environs of the Cool Lu (2025 2131) 1) 虹桥机场国内出发禁区 B10 登 F, No.41, Lane 816 Huaihai Lu, by Guotai Docks. 1) The Cool Docks, 505 Zhongshan 机口 , 近空港二路 2) 上南路 161 号中华艺术宫 10 Cinema (5467 0170) 2) Isola Bella Barbeque Nan Lu, by Fuxing Dong Lu (6152 6567) 楼 , 近国展路 Restaurant 6/F, Gold World Commercial Daily 11am-10.30pm kebabsonthegrille@ Building, 988 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi gmail.com www.kebabsonthegrille. Nan Lu (5424 3531) 3) 630 Huashan Lu, by com/ 2) Unit103, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, Shanghai Theater Academy (6248 3613) 4) Segafredo Italian Caffè Bar & Restaurant inside Peoples Square (3315 0132) Daily 3222 Longteng Dadao, by Dong’an Lu (136 Authentic Italian restaurant providing large 11am-10pm kebabsonthegrille@gmail. 7156 9780) 1) 淮海中路 816 弄 41 号 2 楼 2）淮 selections of exclusive premium Italian com www.kebabsonthegrille.com 3) Unit 海中路 988 号黄金世界商厦 6 楼，近陕西南路 wines. 2/F, S2-03, S2-07K, South retail A4 Green Sports Center, 633 Biyun Lu， 3）华山路 630 号，近上海戏剧学院 4) 龙腾大道 building Jing’an Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing by Yunshan Lu (5030 2005) Daily 11am- 3222 号 , 近东安路 Xi Lu, by Changde Lu Daily 10am-10pm, 10pm [email protected] www. www.segafredo.it (6380 3280) 南京西路 1515 Il Bambino With a real taste of Italy and kebabsonthegrille.com 1) 中山南路 505 号 , 近号静安嘉里中心南区商场 2 楼 S2-03,S2-07K, 近 using top food ingredients, this restaurant 常德路复兴东路 2) 黄陂北路 227 号 103 室 , 人民广场中 provides a warm and nice ambience that is 区广场内 3) 碧云路 633 号碧云体育休闲中心 A4, perfect for parties and friends’ meetings. 近云山路 903 Julu Lu, by Changshu Lu (6445 3656) Masala Indian cuisine at reasonable prices Daily 10am-4am. 巨鹿路 903 号 , 近常熟路 served in a warm, hospitable atmosphere. 8 Jinan Lu, by Taicang Lu (6384 6838) Daily Italian Kitchen 26 by Seasalt Seasalt is a 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-10.30pm 济南路8号,近太 great place for a plate of antipasti and glass 仓路 of wine for an after-work wind-down or pre- dinner charge up. The pleasant staff and Tikka Brought to you by the team behind Bocca A Sytlish Italian restaurant with a snacks are sure to help you relax. 23 Anfu Nepali Kitchen, Tikka serves up lush, well spectacular view on the Bund, where you Lu, by Changshu Lu (5404 3109) 11am-2am executed Indian cuisine. Steamy spices may enjoy the Contemporary Italian cuisine 安福路 23 号 , 近常熟路 wafting admist cushioned sofas offer a prepared by creative Italian Chef and dine La Strada Brought to you by Craig Willis warm atmosphere. Awarded as 1212 in a casual and fine dining ambience. South (of Wagas), this trendy 10-table pizzeria iDEAL Shanghai one of the best new Asian Bund 22 5/F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by offers thin crust pizza and simple selection Restaurant in 2012 by Shanghai Daily. 1/F, Xin Yong’an Lu (6328 6598) Daily 12pm- of antipasti and salads. 1F, 195 Anfu Lu, by 56 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6054 2.30pm; 6pm-11pm www.bocca-shanghai. 2114) Lunch: Tue-Sun, 11am-2pm; Dinner: Wulumuqi Lu (5404 0100) Daily 11am-11pm com 中山东二路 22 号 5 楼 , 近新永安路 Daily 5.30-10.30pm 茂名南路 56 号 1 楼 , 近长 [email protected] 2) 225 Xikang Lu, by 乐路 Casalingo Offering authentic Italian dishes Beijing Lu (6266 7909) 安福路195号1楼,近 prepared by Italian Executive Chef Sergio Tandoor Shanghai’s first, and arguably one 乌鲁木齐路 2) 西康路 225 号，近北京路 Zanetti and his team, Casalingo features an Seve Sit in the heart of former French of the best, Indian eateries features dance open kitchen with pizza oven, a sumptuous Luccios Authentic Italian food served in performances, first-class service,great classic a homey contemporary restaurant near Concession just few steps away from antipasto counter and a gelato coffee bar Shanghai Theater Academy, the homey curries and tasty tandoori meats. Jin Jiang with both indoor and outdoor seating areas Xintiandi. (5352 0587, www.luccios.com. Hotel, 59 Maoming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu cn) 8.30am-11pm 242 Danshui Lu, by Fuxing restaurant with 70 seats inside and two with beautiful tree lined canal-view. 1/F, 15 outdoor alfresco balconies is designed in a (6472 5494, 6258 2582) Daily 11.30am-2pm; Xinjinqiao Lu, by Hongfeng Lu (6036 8838) Zhong Lu 淡水路 242 号 , 近复兴中路 5.30- 10.30pm www.tandoorchina.cn 茂名南 modern and simply elegant style, providing 新金桥路 15 号 1 楼 , 近红枫路路 59 号锦江饭店 , 近长乐路 Mercato This newly opened coastal Italian a comfortable and cozy ambiance for all. Ciao Dining Room and Ciao Bambino restaurant offers vibrant cuisine, stylishly 600 Huashan Lu,by Zhenning Lu Mon- Punjabi Wide range of Indian dishes, A classy cucina serving authentic Italian rustic décor, and breathtaking Bund views. Sun 11.30am-11pm (6249 3638, www. from Northern to Southern India, also cuisine. Pop in for a quick coffee and pastry The menu created by three Michelin Star seveshanghai.com) 华山路 600 号上海戏剧学院 caters and hosts parties to give you a at their adjoining cafe. 1/F, The Langham Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, features 内 , 近镇宁路 great time 1) 5F, 627 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by amazing light-as-air pizzas, house made Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu, by Tavola This hip new Italian restaurant offers Sinan Lu (6472 5464) Daily 11am-11.30pm pastas, and the freshest seafood, graced Yunnan Lu (6080 0743) Dinning Room great service at a beautiful location. Located [email protected] www. with the true flavor of Italy. 6/F, 3 Zhong 6.30–10pm; Bambino 6.30–11pm 汉口路 740 in a quiet area just minutes from the Lujiazui shanghaipunjabi.com 2) 12-20 Shuicheng Lu, Shan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu (6321 号朗廷扬子精品酒店 1 楼 , 近云南路 metro station, Tavola has a wonderful view by Hongqiao Lu (6278 8626) Daily 11.30am- 9922) 5.30pm-1am 中山东一路外滩 3 号 6 楼 , Da Marco 1) 1/F, Golden Bridge Garden, right on the Huangpu river. Food is prepared 11.30pm. [email protected] 3) 近广东路 1099 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6075 1970) 103 Dong Zhu’anbang Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (6210 in an open kitchen right before you. 2500 Daily 11.30am-11.30pm 1) 淮海中路 627-635 4495) Daily 12-11pm www.damarco.com.cn/ Osteria Another concept from the prolific Binjiang Dadao, by Dongyuan Lu (2022 号 5 楼 , 近思南路 2) 水城路 12-20 号 , 近虹桥路 2) Grand Gateway Square, 1/F, 1 Hongqiao Eduardo Vargas, this restaurant has a great 8288) Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm; 3) 梅花路 1099 号博览会广场 , 近芳甸路 Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 7577) Daily 10am- wine list and amazing oysters. 226 Jinxian Sat-Sun: 11.30am-3pm, 6-10.30pm www. 11pm 3) 350 Yushan Lu, by Taolin Lu (5860 tavola.cn 滨江大道 2500 号，近东园路 Vedas A consistent winner of Readers Lu, by Maoming Nan lu (6256 8998) Daily 8170) Daily 12-11pm 1) 东渚安浜路 103 号 1 楼 , Choice Awards, Vedas offers countless classic 11am-10:30pm 进贤路 226 号 , 近茂名南路 The Kitchen by Salvatore Cuomo Fantastic Indian dishes and a classy environment. 3/ 近江苏路 2) 虹桥路 1 号 , 港汇广场 1651 楼 , 近华 pizzas and Italian food by lauded Chef 山路 3) 羽山路 350 号 , 近桃林路 Palladio Regional Italian favorites by Italian F, 83 Changshu Lu, by Julu Lu (6445 8100) Chef Gianluca Serafin in a gorgeous dining Cuomo in Lujiazui with a beautiful Bund Daily 11.30am-2pm; 6-10.30pm info@ Danieli’s Italian Restaurant Upscale Italian room. Lobby Level, The Portman Ritz-Carlton view 2967 Binjiang Da Dao, by Fenghe Lu vedascuisine.com www.vedascuisine.com 常 with comfortable, elegant dishes. Classic Hotel, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 (5054 1265) Daily 11am-2:30pm, 6pm-10pm 熟路83号3楼,近巨鹿路 dining room and lovely desserts. The Hongta 7188) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm www.ystable.com/ 滨江大道 2967 号近丰和路 Hotel, 39/F, 889 Dongfang Lu, by Weifang www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ Tima Harbour 11 Zhenning Lu, by Lu (5050 4567) Mon-Fri 11.30am–2pm; Sun: Shanghai/Dining/Palladio/Default.htm 南京 Huashan Lu (6225 8684) Daily 7-1am info@ 11.30am–2.30pm; Mon-Sun: 6–10.30pm Italian 西路 1376 号波特曼丽嘉酒店 1 楼 , 近西康路 timaharbour.com 镇宁路 11 号 , 近华山路 www.luxurycollection.com/hongtashanghai Alla Torre Laid-back trattoria with good 东方路 889 号 39 楼 , 近潍坊路 Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore 1) 3896 Va Bene Enjoy everything from classic wood fired pizzas and homemade pastas. 1/ Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6262 5620) standards to creative cuisine by a Michelin-

106 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com starred chef in this Xintiandi stalwart. Va Teppanyaki counter will delight your day. 20, Jinjihu Da Dao, Suzhou (0512-62622708) things Mexican. Serving up favorites and Bene Shanghai has set a new trend for Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao Hotel, 28 8) 1/F, Bld 5, No.1912 Baijiahu zone, 1680 a few surprises. They’ve got a party menu Italian fine dining using quality Italian Jilong Lu, by Xinlan Lu, China (Shanghai) Longdong Da Dao, Jiangning district, that’s perfect for birthdays and celebrations, ingredients with authentic Italian culinary starting at RMB150/person. Daily 5pm - very Pilot Free Trade Zone (3121 9679) Mon-Fri Nanjing (025 8713 9141) 1) 延安西路 2890 号 , tradition. Block 7, 181 Taicang Lu, by late. 5 Heng Shan Lu, by Dong Ping Lu (6433 12-2pm 上海外高桥喜来登酒店 , 中国（上海）自近中环路 2) 新乐路 169 号 , 近东湖路 3) 天钥桥路 Madang Lu (6311 2211) Daily, 12-3pm, 4104) 东平路 5 号，近衡山路由贸易试验区基隆路 28 号 , 近新兰路 333 号腾飞大厦 428 室 , 近斜土路 4) 南阳路 123 6-10.30pm www.vabeneshanghai.com 太仓路号 , 近西康路 5) 淮海中路 8 号兰生大厦 401 室 , 181 弄新天地北里 7 号楼 , 近马当路近西藏南路 6) 都市路 5001 号仲盛世界商城 511 Venexia Quiet and long-time neighborhood 室 , 近闵城路 7) 苏州工业园区金鸡湖大道李公堤三 resident, Venexia offers Italian staples. 1/ Lunch 期 20 号楼 8) 南京市江宁区双龙大道 1680 号百家 F, 127 Panyu Lu, by Pingwu Lu (6282 2220) Dinner 湖 1912 街区 5 号楼一层 Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10.30pm 番禺路 127 Xenri No Tsuki A high-end Japanese 号1楼,近平武路 restaurant serving new kaiseki cuisine in a homey and contemporary environment. Lot 309-311, 3/F, Ciro’s Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu, Japanese by Chengdu Bei Lu (6318 1388) 南京西路 388 号 3 楼 309-311 商铺 , 近成都北路 Ambrosia Meet Shanghai’s fine- dining crowd for Japanese Teppanyaki in a Inclusive of Sashimi, European-style mansion. 2-3/F, 150 Fenyang Lu, by Yueyang Lu (6431 3935) Daily 5.30- Sushi, Tempura, Latin American 10pm 汾阳路 150 号 2-3 楼 , 近岳阳路 Steak, Soft Drinks, Beer, Sake Cantina Agave Voted “Best New Restaurant” Benkay Authentic and fine presented and “Restaurant of the Year” in our 2009 Japanese cuisine in an elegant hotel. 3/F, 11:30-14:00 (Lunch) 17:30-22:30 (Dinner) Readers’ Choice Awards for their great tacos Hotel Nikko Shanghai, 488 Yan’an Xi Lu, by and bar full of artisan tequilas. Suite01, A2-2, Mexico Lindo Cantina & Grill The colorful Zhenning Lu (3211 9999-6620), 11.30am- Ooedo High quality sushi and sashimi in a 291Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1310) Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant has 2.30pm, 5.30-10pm www.nikkoshanghai. lovely surrounding. Book on weekends, this Daily 11-11pm www.cantineagave.com 富民 updated its menu for the colorful season, com 上海日航饭店 3 楼 , 延安西路 488 号 , 近镇 place is usually packed. 30 Donghu Lu, by 路 291 号 01 套房 A2-2, 近长乐路 featuring spicy chili, jalapeno poppers, 宁路 Huaihai Lu (5403 5877) Daily 11.30am-2pm, green chicken enchiladas, tacos and more, 5.30-10.30pm. 东湖路 30 号，近淮海中路 Ceviche A converted French villa that accompanied with over 40 different types DOZO A transplant from Taipei that special- serves authentic Peruvian fare, focusing on of margaritas. Live music is available from izes in izakaya cuisine. Wheelock Plaza 2/ tapas eats, great south american drinks, Wed to Sat nights and bookings for parties F, 17171Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu (3127 highlighted restaurant's namesake dishes & other catering are accepted. Unit 39, 8558) Noon: 12-2.30pm; Dinner Sun-Thurs: and a few more entries based on Vargas' Laowaijie, Lane3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an 6pm-1.30am; Fri-Sat: 6pm-2.30am service. family recipes. 559 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Sinan Xi Lu (6465 9336) Daily 11am-12am www. [email protected] www.dozoizakaya.com Lu (5404 1052) 复兴中路 559 号 , 近思南路 mexicolindo.com.cn 虹梅路 3338 弄 39 号老外南京西路 1717 号 , 近华山路街 , 近延安西路 En Grill & Bar A pint-sized, friendly Japanese Maya Voted “Best Latin American Cuisine” joint with fresh sashimi, organic vegetables, in our 2009 & 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards, great set meals and an open kitchen. 1) 20 Maya was arguably the first restaurant in Lane 248, Taikang Lu, Tian Zi Fang (5466 Shanghai to start doing Mexican right. 0857) 2) 30 Sinan Lu (6385 0707) Daily 11am- Grand Plaza Club House 2/F, 568 Julu Lu, bu 2pm; 6pm-2am 泰康路 248 弄 20 号 Shanxi Nan Lu (6289 6889) Daily 5pm-12am; kitchen closes 10.30pm (Sun 9.30pm); bar Haiku by Hatsune A perennial Readers’ food until 11pm 巨鹿路 568 号 , 近陕西南路 Choice Award winner. This wildly popular restaurant is best known for it’s Cali-style Mexo at bund Mexo adds elegance sushi. 28B Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6445 and the unexpected to everything from 0021) Sun-Thu 11.30am-2pm, 5.30pm-10pm; ceviche to tacos to create a Mexican fine Fri-Sat 11.30am-2pm; 5.30-11pm service@ dining experience unlike anywhere else in haikushanghai.com www.haikushanghai. Takumi Robata and Sake Bar Specializing Shanghai. Wharf 1846,Bldg3,601 Waima Lu, com 桃江路 28 号乙 , 近衡山路 in the Japanese grill art of robata where by Zhuxingmatou Jie (3330 0977) 11.30am- skewers of fish (and meats, if you so desire) 2.30pm 外马路 601 号 3 号楼 114 室，近竹行码 Hanano Japanese Restaurant Fill up here are roasted by masters over an open coal 头街 are decent sushi and teppanyaki. 2F, 5 Zunyi fire. And, we also provide a variety of Nan Lu, by Hongqiao Lu (6275 8888) Daily sashimi and sushi together with sake. 1) 4/F, 11.30am-2pm; 5.30pm-12.30am 喜来登豪达上 Shanghai IFC mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Middle Eastern 海太平洋大饭店 , 遵义南路 5 号 2 楼 , 近虹桥路 Lu (5011 1677) 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-10pm Unico by Mauro Colagreco The largest tapas lounge in Asia is reflecting the trendiest 2) N3-14, Jing‘an Kerry Centre, 1515 West 1001 Nights Here, some of the city’s best Gintei Teppanyaki Sushi All you can eat Nanjing Road, by An Yi Lu (62595177) 1) 世纪 part of Latin contemporary culture with hibachi-style cooking and boatloads of unique cocktail creations, stunning interior Middle Eastern cuisine is served in a fun, 大道 8 号上海国金中心 4 楼 , 近东泰路 2) 南京西路 festive atmosphere. Come for the kebabs, reasonably-priced sushi. One of the better 1515 号静安嘉里中心北区 3 楼，近安义路 design, special music compilations, and teppanyaki joints in town. 75 Nanhui Lu, exquisite selections of tapas by Chef Mauro stay for the belly dancers. 4 Hengshan Lu, by by Beijing Xi Lu (6218 1932) Daily 11.30am- Shari New Japanese cuisine served with flair, Colagreco. Located at Three on the Bund, Wulumuqi Nan Lu (6473 1178, 6473 8289) 2pm, 5.30-10.30pm. 南汇路 75 号 , 近北京西路 plus a lovely outdoor courtyard. 630 Yongjia the prestigious address in Shanghai, UNICO Daily 11-2am 衡山路 4 号 , 近乌鲁木齐南路 Lu, by Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (5466 0320) J-Mix The sushi/teppanyaki dining option is committed to enlarge the Latin culture, 11:30am-11pm www.shari-shanghai.cn 永嘉 while inviting people to feel and share of the Jumeirah. Beautiful dining room and 路 630 号 , 近乌鲁木齐中路 Modern lush surroundings. 1/F, Jumeirah Himalayas passions within the space. Here, discover a Hotel, 1108 Meihua Lu, by Fangdian Lu (3858 Shintori Null II Fresh, elegantly prepared new experience in Shanghai nightlife, where food and one of the best vantage points for food and feelings naturally merged. 2/F, 3 Barbarossa Built on a pond in People’s Park, 0888) (3858 0888) Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm, this beautifully decorated three story lounge 5.30-10.30pm 梅花路 1108 号 1 楼 , 近芳甸路 checking out Shanghai’s urban cognoscenti. Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 803 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5404 5252) Mon- (5308 5399) Mon-Fri 6pm-2am; Sat-Sun 6pm- offers amazing skyline views, cocktails and Kagen Teppanyaki Haiku by Hatsune’s Fri 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-2pm, late. www.unico.cn.com 中山东一路 3 号外滩三 fragrant shisha pipes and modern Morroc- upmarket teppanyaki concept. Choice cuts 6-10.30pm. 巨鹿路 803 号 , 近富民路号 2 楼 , 近广东路 can fare. 231Nanjing Xi Lu, inside People’s of meat and fresh fish prepared at your Park (6318 0220) Sun-Thurs: 11-2am; Fri-Sat Sushi Ichi No.5, Lane 50 Gaoyou Lu, by 11-3am 南京西路 231 弄 , 人民公园内 table. 28D Taojiang Lu, by Hengshan Lu (6433 Hunan Lu (5411 1713) Lunch 12-2.30pm; 3232) Daily 6-11.30pm; Sat-Sun: 11.30am- Dinner: 5.30-11pm 高邮路 50 弄 5 号 , 近湖南路 Malaysian 3pm 桃江路 28 号丁 , 近衡山路 Sushi Hisago Chef from Tokyo uses fishes Kagura Japanese cuisine with a bit of from Nagasaki to serve authentic Edomae Thai, Korean, and Vietnam cuisine. Lunch sushi. No.1, Lane 372 Xingguo Lu, by Huaihai set starts at RMB40. 390 Shanxi Nan Lu, Zhong Lu (6280 7598) Daily 6pm-12am 兴国 by Fuxing Zhong Lu (5171 9539) Daily 路 372 弄 1 号 , 近淮海中路 11.30am–2pm; 5–11.30pm 陕西南路 390 号 , 近复兴中路 Sushi’O With American flavor infused into traditional Japanese sushi, Sushi’O offers Kappo Yu A beautiful high-end alternative 26 different rolls and heart-warming winter to its sister restaurant, Sushi Oyama. There udon noodles, seafood soups and more hot is only one daily menu of 10 courses that dishes. 21 Yongkang Lu, by Jiashan Lu (150 will set you back RMB690. Expect beautiful 0082 0420, 400-820-2160, www.sushi-o.com food and excellent service for the price. 33 ) 永康路 21 号 , 近嘉善路 Wuxing Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6466 7855) Sushi Oyama An exquisite little restaurant Daily 6-10.30pm 吴兴路 33 号 , 近淮海中路 slicing up some of Shanghai’s best Sushi. A Koyama Though the menu is prix fixe menu changes nightly according to extensive,Koyama’s conservative flavours availability and freshness. 2/F, 20 Donghu and passable fare do not justify its premium Lu, by Huaihai Lu (5404 7705) Mon-Sat: 5.30- 10.30pm 东湖路 20 号 2 楼 , 近淮海路 Café LIANG & mezzanine The two-level prices. Unit 6, 3/F, South Block, Lane 123 CAFE LIANG & mezzanine treats diners with Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu (5382 1125) Daily Sutekiya A Japanese restaurant infused with multiple dining options and cuisines. The 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-12am 兴业路 123 弄 Western and Japanese Teppanyaki, Sutekiya Cafe Sambal Shanghai Café Sambal buffet style concept on the first level features 新天地南里广场 6 号 3 楼 , 近马当路 provides delicate steaks and a wide variety embraces and surpasses all the clichés of a “tick box” menu card for main courses of fresh seafood. 3/F, Jiadun Plaza, 2088 a chic Shanghai eatery - an old loft house integrated with buffet for appetizers and Mado Izakaya A casual everyman’s Japanese Yan’an Xi Lu, by Yili Lu (6029 0518) 5.30-11pm turned stylish restaurant and lounge, restaurant, where you can get sashimi, desserts, while the mezzanine level serves 延安西路 2088 号嘉顿广场 3 楼，近伊犁路 decorated with modern furnishings, offering contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine. Jing tempura and yakitori, with a particular relaxed service and a well-balanced yet emphasis on crab dishes. 1/F, The Langham, UMINOSACHI Refined Teppanyaki. Chains An Shangri-La, West Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an authentic Malaysian menu. Jiashan Market, Zhong Lu, by Tong Ren Road (2203 8889, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu by Yunnan around the country offering all-you-can-eat No.37A, Lane 550 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Yongjia classics. Promotion: RMB168/per person: www.jinganshangdining.com) 静安香格里拉大 zhong Lu (6080 0745) 11.30am – 2.30pm; Lu (3368 9529, www.cafesambal.com) 陕西南 Everyday starting at 8.30pm. 1) 2890 Yan’an 酒店，延安中路 1218 号，近铜仁路 5.30–11.30pm 汉口路 740 号朗廷扬子精品酒店路 550 弄 37A 号 , 近永嘉路 1 楼 , 近云南中路 Xi Lu, by Zhonghuan Lu (6262 5777) 2) 169 Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant Blue Marlin Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu (5403 0303) 3) Rm Bar & Restaurant offers an exceptional MIYABI Offering an extensive menu 428, 333 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Xietu Lu (6426 environment for all with live music at night, complimented with unmatched Japanese 3300) 4) 123 Nanyang Lu, by Xikang Lu (6279 Mexican & Tex-Mex great food and drinks, and an ambiance delicacies, Miyabi provides a combination 3777) 5) Rm401, 8 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by making you want to come back again of modern flavor with a traditional twist. Xizang Nan Lu (6319 0178) 6) Rm511, 5001 Hacienda A fun Mexican eatery adjoining and again. The food is a global cuisine The delicacies freshly cooked from the Dushi Lu, by Mincheng Lu (6480 2588) 7) Bld Zapatas catering to Shanghai’s love of all with great flavors from all over the world.

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1) No.689 Lantian Rd. Green City Jinqiao seating with a picturesque view. 7/F, Three across the Pacific to the new frontier. 102 La Pedrera Authentic paella rice, stone- Pudong10.30–2am www.bluemarlin.cn 2) on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Xiangyang Nan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6433 grilled Kobe beef and a traditional tapas No.17/199 Fangdian Rd.Thumb Plaza Pudong Guangdong Lu (6321 0909) Lunch Mon-Sun 7778) 襄阳南路 102 号 , 近淮海中路 selection found here. Pair your meal with (6886 7376) Daily 10.30–2am 1) 浦东金桥碧云 11.30am-2.30pm, (Sat-Sun till 4pm), Dinner wine or sherry from their modern cellar or 国际社区蓝天路 689 号 2) 浦东新区芳甸路 199 弄 Mon-Sun 6-10.30pm,Sat-Sun till 11pm 中山 La Pizzeria Specializes in traditional and head to the second floor to enjoy cocktails 17 号大拇指广场东一路 3 号 , 外滩三号 7 楼 , 近广东路 original thin-crust Italian Pizza, you’ll enjoy after the meal. 33 Sichuan Zhong Opposite authentic handmade pizza, Panini, Gratin, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Near Yan'an Dong Sasha’s Steeped in history, this hugely snacks and all kinds of desserts made by the Lu (6136 0206) Daily 11:30am-10:30pm 四川 popular bar is located in a 1920’s mansion Italian chef! 166 Grand Gateway Plaza Inner 中路 33 号（华尔道夫酒店对面，近延安东路） that formerly housed the famous Soong Street, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan Lu (6447 Las Tapas Typical Spanish tapas served in a sisters and boasts one of Shanghai’s largest 2267) 11.30am-9.30pm 虹桥路 1 号港汇广场内 pleasant, if slightly predictable atmosphere. and favorite alfresco terraces. Huge beer 街 166 号 , 近华山路 list, diverse food offering and 24 wines by 1) C6, Building 59, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, by the glass. 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu MATTO MATTO is a dynamic pizzeria and Kaixuan Lu (6415 9567) 2) 259 Hongfeng Lu, daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号， bar offering authentic Napoletana-style by Biyun Lu (3382 1686) 3) House33, Laowai 近衡山路 pizzas, made-to-order pastas, hot grill dishes jie, 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu. Daily and a great menu of drinks. Unit GF50, 168 11-12am www.las-tapas.cn 4) Building 32, Shook! Restaurant & Rooftop Terrace Lujiazui Xi Lu, by Fucheng Lu (5081 0966) Sinan Mansion, 45 Sinan Lu, by Fuxing Matthew Ona serves up creative international Daily 11am-midnight 陆家嘴西路 168 号正大广 Zhong Lu (6426 0660) 1) 淮海西路 570 号红坊 cuisine with beautiful views and the biggest 场 GF50 单元 , 近富城路 59 幢 C6, 近凯旋路 2) 红枫路 259 号 , 近碧云路 3) Terrace on the Bund. 5-6/F, The Swatch Art 虹梅路 3338 弄老外街 33 号 , 近延安西路 4) 思南 Peace Hotel (Bund 19), 23 Nanjing Dong Lu, New York Style Pizza 1) 336 Hongfeng Lu, 路 45 号思南公馆 32 幢 , 近复兴中路 by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (2329 8522) Daily by Biyun Lu (3872 6606) Daily 12-10.30pm 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-11pm www.shookrestau- El Patio Set in a lovely villa Chef Franki offers 2) No.23-4, Lane 248 Taikang Lu, by Sinan fun modern and traditional Spanish dishes. rantshanghai.com 南京东路 23 号上海斯沃琪和 Lu (5466 0969) Daily 12-10.30pm 3) B/F, Terraces abound, wine mark-ups don’t. 110 平饭店艺术中心 5-6 楼，近中山东一路 Email Fashion Plaza, 1699 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Fengyang Lu, by Fuxing Zhong Lu (6437 100 Century Avenue occupying floors 91 The COOK The COOK at the Kerry Hotel Huashan Lu (3214 0024) Daily 12-10.30pm 4) 5839) Sun-Thu: 11am-1am, Fri-Sat: 11am- through 93 of Shanghai World Financial Pudong offers 11 live theater kitchens Rm150, 1118 Pudong Nan Lu, by Zhangyang 2am www.elpatio.com.cn 汾阳路 110 号 , 近复 Center, creates an atmosphere of sophistica- and a gourmet delicatessen with a la carte Lu (3868 2738) Daily 12-10pm 5) L116, Kerry 兴中路 tion and class in the clouds. Situated as the Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian dining options. Offerings include a Chinese el Willy 5/F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by highest restaurant in town, 100 special- wok and steam baskets, Asian noodles, Lu (2022 2198) Daily 12-10pm 6) Rm106, izes in steak, Chinese wok items, steamed warehouse4, 653 Waima Lu, by Wangjia Xin Yong’an Lu (5404 5757) 中山东二路 22 号 5 sushi, yakitori and an excellent cheese 楼 , 近新永安路 specialties and seafood. 91-93/F, Park Hyatt vault. Wine by the bot 1388 Huamu Lu, Matou Lu (3376 8308) Daily 12-9.30pm 7) Shanghai, Shanghai World Financial Center, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8886) 6.30am-11pm Rm108, 59 Shuicheng Nan Lu, by Yan’an Xi Gran Bodega Gran Bodega serves famous 100 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu (3855 1428) [email protected] www. Lu (5239 7368) Daily 12-9.30pm 1) 红枫路 336 Spanish wines and authentic tapas. Don’t Daily 11am-2.30pm; 5.30-10.30pm 上海环球金 thecookthemeetthebrew.com 花木路 1388 号 , 号 , 近碧云路 2) 泰康路 248 弄 23-4 号 , 近思南路 miss their grilled goose liver with apple and 融中心 , 世纪大道 100 号柏悦酒店 91-93 楼 , 近近芳甸路 3) 南京西路 1699 号，近华山路 4) 浦东南路 1118 black paella. 1/F, Royalton hotel, 789 Wuyi 东泰路号 150 室 , 近张杨路 5) 花木路 1378 号浦东嘉里 Lu, by Zhongshan Xi Lu (5206 0719, 5206 Ginger by the Park The latest branch 城 L116 店 , 近芳甸路 , 6) 外马路 653 号 4 库 106 8000-5115) Daily 11am-2.30pm 6-11pm of Ginger continues to offer a mix of 室 , 近王家码头路 7) 水城南路 59 号 108 室 , 近延 [email protected] international dishes in a vintage three-storey 安西路武夷路 789 号 1 楼 , 近中山西路 building. With a bistro on the first floor and Pizza Marzano 1) 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, Restaurant Martin Spanish celebrity chef al fresco terrace on the second, guests get by Xingye Lu (5383 3999) Sun-Thurs: Martin Berasatagui’s Shanghai outpost- to enjoy the picturesque view of the well 11.30am-11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm info@ features fine modern Spanish cuisine and manicured park from cozy dining rooms. pizzamarzano.cn www.pizzamarzano.cn 2) impressive wine list. 811 Hengshan Lu, by 91 Xingguo Lu, by Hunan Lu Mon-Sat: 8am- Suite 107, Shanghai Center,1376 Nanjing Xi Yuqing Lu, inside Xujiahui Park (6431 6639) 11pm; Sun: 8am-10pm. (3406 0599, info@ Lu, by Xikang Lu (6289 8733) Daily 11am- Daily, Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm Dinner 6pm- gingerfoods.com, www.gingerfoods.com ) 11pm [email protected] 3) No.1, Unit 10.30pm www.restaurantmartin.com.cn 衡山兴国路 91 号 , 近湖南路 111, 570 Yong Jia Lu, by Yue Yang Lu (6467 路 811 号，徐家汇公园内 , 近余庆路 Green Kitchen Using the freshest seasonal 8898) Sun-Thurs: 12-11pm; Fri&Sat: 11am- Wine & Tapas Just as the name suggests, food and vegetables coming directly from 11pm [email protected] 4) 507B/C, 5/F you come here for the wine, finger food and its organic farm, Green Kitchen provides a Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu, by Huashan fun location. 333 Chang Le Lu, by Xiangyang homey atmosphere in the most authentic Lu (6447 8880) Daily 10am-10pm info@ Bei Lu (5403 3767) Daily 10am-11pm 长乐路 taste. 6 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (5465 pizzamarzano.cn 5) Unit 403, 4/F, K11 Art 333 号 , 近襄阳北路 9135) Mon-Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am- Mall, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan 4pm, 5:30-11pm) 东平路 6 号 , 近衡山路 Lu 1) 黄陂南路 380 号 , 近兴业路 2) 南京西路 Fountain This bistro concept in the heart The Spot Bar & Restaurant Attractive ter- 1376 号上海商城西峰 107 号 , 近西康路 3) 永嘉 Speciality Food Shops of Xintiandi offers gourmet-style burgers, race and pleasantly refreshing interior with 路 570 号 111 单元 1 号楼 , 近岳阳路 4) 虹桥路 1 sandwiches and various tapas. A pretty tasty an international menu, televised sports and 号港汇广场 5 层 507B/C, 近华山路 5）淮海中路 Amphora As a chain of specialty stores that breakfast is served 8-11am. Unit 4, Building affordable drinks. 331 Tongren Lu, by Beijing 300 号 K11 购物艺术中心 403 号铺 , 近黄陂南路 brings healthy food from Greece and the 10-12, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Madang Xi Lu (6247 3579) Sun-Thurs 11-2am; Fri-Sat Mediterranean world, the Amphora stands 11-3am 铜仁路 331 号 , 近北京西路 Plaza Pizza Shanghai’s first super-sized for the “Best from Greece” and provides Lu (6326 8800) Daily 8a-1am 太仓路 181 弄 Italian-style pizza. Enjoy authentic thin crust 10-12 号楼 4 单元 , 近马当路 authentic, premium and healthy products Table No. 1 by Jason Atherton Former pizzas and specially selected cocktails in a to customers in China. 1) 409 Shanxi Bei Lu, Kathleen’s 5 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar Gordon Ramsay lieutenant and chef of the cultured environment and experience the by Beijing Xi Lu (5213 9066) 2) 434-1 Shaanxi Enjoy contemporary American cuisine in a Michelin star-studded Maze restaurant set vibrant Shanghai nightlife at our bar. 325-1 Nan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6431 0145) 3) 330 stunning setting– an art museum overlook- up his own venture in the first floor of the Huashan Lu, by Changshu Lu (6248 9121) Madang Lu, by Xintiandi (5382 0237) 4) 7-1 ing People’s Park. 5/F, Shanghai Art Museum, Waterhouse Hotel. Expect creative, excellent 10am-2am 华山路 325-1 号 , 近常熟路 Taojiang Lu, by Fenyang Lu (3460 5181) 5) 325 Nanjing Xi Lu, by People’s Square (6327 Euro-style cuisine with local sensibility. A 3899 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6262 2221) Daily 11.30-12am events@kathleens5. stellar experience. 1-3 Maojiayuan Lu, by 0519) 6) 611 Changle Lu, by Donghu Lu (3461 com www.kathleens5.com 南京西路 325 号 , Zhongshan Nan Lu (6080 2918) Daily, 11am- Southeast Asian 2161) 7) 907 Yuyuan Lu, by Jiangsu Lu (3256 上海美术馆 5 楼 , 近人民广场 2.30pm, 5pm-10.30pm www.tableno-1.com/ 9610) 8) 230 Danshui Lu, by Zizhong Lu (3330 毛家园路 1-3 号 , 近中山南路 Mr Willis An inviting kitchen-dining room Bali Laguna Delicious vegetarian-friendly 1509) 9) 151&148a, B1, Himalaya Center, offers straightforward homey mains and TMSK Art and sculpture gallery by day and Indonesian cuisine and a romantic setting. Fangdian Lu, by Meihua Lu 1) 陕西北路 409 lovely starters. Served family style. Expect graceful wine lounge by night. Whenever 189 Huashan Lu, by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 号，近北京西路 2) 陕西南路 434-1，近永嘉路 3) a small seasonal menu that is market and you go, you are sure to impress your date 6970) Daily 11-12.30am www.balilaguna. 马当路 330 号，近新天地 4) 桃江路 7-1，近汾阳 whim driven. 3/F, 195 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi here. Unit 2, House 11, North Block com. 华山路 189 号 , 近延安中路路 5) 虹梅路 3899 号，近延安西路 6) 长乐路 611 Zhong Lu (5404 0200) Mon-Fri 11am-2pm Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, by Madang 号，近东湖路 7) 愚园路 907 号，近江苏路 8) 淡水 5pm-12am, Sat-Sun 11am- 12am 安福路 195 Lu (6326 2227) Daily 2pm- 12:30am 太仓路路 230 号，近自忠路 9) 芳甸路 1088 号喜马拉雅号 3 楼 , 近乌鲁木齐中路 181 弄新天地北里 11 号楼单元二 , 近马当路 Spanish 中心 B1，近梅花路 City Super Shanghai Offers a one-stop Albero El Albero, located in the Gran shopping for both groceries and prepared Nepalese Melia hotel, offers some excellent foods from around the world. LG 2, Shanghai beautifully-presented high-end Spanish IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Nepali Kitchen Still the friendliest service cuisine. Decorated in traditional Andalusian Lu (5012 0998) Daily: 10am-10pm www. this side of Kathmandu. Enjoy authentic style. 2/F, Gran Meliá Shanghai, 1288 Lujiazui citysuper.com. 世纪大道 8 号国金中心商场地下 2 food delivered with the necessary spicy Huan Lu, by Yincheng Zhong Lu (3867 8888) 楼 , 近陆家嘴环路 punch in a pleasant atmosphere. 4 Lane 11am- 2.30pm; 5-11pm 陆家嘴环路 1288 号新 Feidan 1) 153 Anfu Lu, by Wulumuqi 819 Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (5404 6281) Mon 天哈瓦那大酒店 2 楼 , 近银城中路 Lu (5403 6991) Daily 8am-10pm. 2) 283 6-11pm, Tues-Sun 11am-2pm, 6-11pm 巨鹿路 Jianguo Xi Lu, by Jiashan Lu (6473 3194) 819 弄 4 号 , 近富民路 La Cocina by Lapis Lazuli Spanish restaurant Daily 9am-10pm. 3) 332 Jinyan Lu, inside & bar with authentic Spanish dishes and the Shanghai Lujiazui Center Palace (5059 3723) full Spanish pinchos bar. 9 DongPing Lu, by Daily 9.30am–10pm. 4) 382-1 Dagu Lu, by Pizza HengShan Lu (6473 1021) Daily 11am - 2am Chengdu Bei Lu (6340 0547) Daily 9.30am- 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路 10pm 1) 安福路 153 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 2) 建国西 California Pizza Kitchen Straight from 路 283 号 , 近嘉善路 3) 锦延路 332 号 , 陆家嘴中 America’s shopping mall to Shangers. This 央公寓 4) 大沽路 382-1 号 , 近成都北路 chain-restaurant has all the classic pizza, FIELDS China A premier online grocery pasta and salad favorites, plus some more store based in Shanghai who provides mizzi A new and pioneering lifestyle brand Asian oriented offerings. 1) 2/F, Bldg. 3, integrating multimedia, entertainment healthy and safe options for all your grocery Lane 507, Sinan Mansions, Fuxing Zhong Lu, needs, including vegetables, fruits, meat and vogue elements into the flagship cafe by Sinan Lu (5465 4800) Daily 11am-11pm restaurants which serve creative desserts, & poultry, fish & seafood, dairies, bakeries www.cpk.com.cn/home_en.html 2) Rm. and personal care products. Seasonal specialty drinks and healthy meals. 1) L231, 2/F, Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, by No.182, Fucheng Lu, by Huayuan Shiqiao produce and ready-to-serve dishes are also Fangdian Lu (5036 1177) Daily 10am-10pm available. With same day delivery on orders Lu (6261 1117) 2)Shop E04, Xujiahui Lu, by [email protected] 1) 复兴中路 507 弄思 Ruijin Er Lu (6285 1117) 3) Shop 513, 999 in Shanghai, FIELDS makes it convenient 南公馆 3 号 2 楼 , 近思南路 2) 花木路 1378 号浦 and affordable for you to have healthy and Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Xiangyang Bei Lu (6259 东嘉里城 2 楼 L231 室 , 近芳甸路 1117) 1) 富城路 182 号，花园石桥路 2) 徐家汇路 safe organic, imported food items in China. 618 号日月光中心广场 1 楼 E04 室 , 近瑞金二路 Ello Amici’s Making a somewhat incongru- 400-021-0339, www.fieldschina.com, cs@ 3) 淮海中路 999 号 513 室 , 近襄阳北路 ous jump, well-loved California-based fieldschina.com. chain Amici’s has skipped expanding across Green & Safe With an organic farm in New Heights Bund brasserie and bar with America in favor of teaming up with a couple creative cocktails, regular DJs and outdoor Kunshan, this organic store provides daily of Chinese real estate moguls and heading delivered vegetables and a variety of local

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Mahota Kitchen The farm-to-city store Shanghai, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu simplythai-sh.com) Mon-Sun: 11am-10pm 1) carries fresh traceable farm produce from (5047 1234) Lunch: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 东平路 5 号 C 座 , 近岳阳路 2) 马当路 159 号 , 近兴业路 3) 虹梅路 3338 弄老外街 28 号 , 近延安中 Mahota Farm in Chongming island to be Dinner: Daily 5.30-10.30pm 世纪大道 88 号金路 4) 蓝天路 600 号碧云休闲体育中心 A6, 近蓝桉 brought home or be enjoyed in the hot pot 茂君悦大酒店 56 楼 , 近东泰路路 5) 世纪大道 8 号上海国金中心四层 , 近银城中路 restaurant. Taste the difference in quality The MEET The Kerry Hotel’s meat mecca, make as the produce are harvested and delivered 6) 仙霞路 99 号上海尚嘉中心 3 层 312A 单元 , 近 sure you take a peek into their meat locker to 遵义路 to the store within 24 hours. 1) 10-1F, see your dinner up close and personal. 1388 M-Town, 1580 Kaixuan Lu, by Huaihai Xi Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 8888) 5.30- Lu (5267 9988) 2) B1-101/102, 660 Dapu 10pm 花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸路 Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu (5318 8111, www. themahota.com ) 1) 凯旋路 1580 号新淮海坊 , 近淮海西路 2) 打浦路 660 号 B1-101/102, 近龙华东路 Thai Coconut Paradise Housed in an elegant Steakhouses French house with two floors, a garden and a separate bar annex. 1) 38 Fumin Lu, Avenue Joffre BAR Started by cocktail master by Yan’an Zhong Lu (6248 1998) 2) 2/F, 378 Munenori Harada, formerly of el Coctel, Char Grill Located inside of the Hotel Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (5424 5886) Daily Indigo, this beautiful steakhouse serves up this 1920’s Shanghai-style bar mixes high- 11am-2pm; 5-11pm coconutparadise38@ quality cocktails in a relaxed and refined a lovely view and lots of haute meat. 29-31/ gmail.com www.lostheaven.com.cn/main. F, Hotel Indigo, 585 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, environment. Specializes in gin with over html 1) 富民路 38 号 , 近延安中路 2) 武康路 378 by Dongmen Lu (3302 9995) Daily, Dining 20 types from all over the world. Daily 7pm- 号 2 楼 , 近湖南路 Room, 6-10.30pm Bar, 6pm-late www.char- 3am 1/F,Unit 5, 570 Yongjia Lu, by Yueyang thebund.com 中山东二路 585 号 29-31 楼 , 近 Lu (6029 9725) 永嘉路 570 号 5 号楼 1 楼 , 近岳东门路阳路 Jimmy’s Kitchen The classic Western Simply Thai 1) Level 8, S801-1A, Jiu Guang B&C Bar A fun little 1970’s London dive bar restaurant invites you in for an ‘ultimate Department Store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by with cheap drinks and lots of specials. 940 melt-in-your-mouth steak experience’ with Jingan Temple 2) Level 4, N4-11, Shanghai Changde Lu, by Changping Lu (5213 2100) prize wining dry-aged free-range beef. 1/F, Kerry Centre, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren 4pm-2am [email protected] 常德路 Cathay Building, Old Jin Jiang Hotel, 59 Mao Lu 3) Ciros Plaza, Level 3, 312-314 388 940 号 , 近昌平路 Ming Nan Lu, by Changle Lu (6466 6869) Nanjing Xi Lu,by Huangpi Bei Lu 1) 南京西路 Daily 12-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm 茂名南路 59 号老 1618 号久光百货 8 楼 S801-1A, 近静安寺 2) 南 Backroom Lounge at K5 An intimate yet 锦江宾馆（锦北楼）1 楼 , 近长乐路京西路 1515 号静安嘉里中心 4 楼 N4-11 , 近铜仁 glitzy lounge, decorated with velvety red Monty’s Steakhouse Feels a bit like an office 路 3) 南京西路 388 号仙乐斯广场 3 楼 312-314 curtains, still-life paintings and rich earth party at the UN: American food, Asian decor, tones. 5/F,Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Thai Gallery Thai Gallery Those well-versed Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xinchang Lu (6327 2221) Swiss management and a Filipino hostess. in Thai food will admire the authenticity of band 2/F, 69 Yandang Lu, by Nanchang Lu Daily 5.30pm-2am 南京西路 325 号 , 上海美术馆 these dishes. Creative art covers the walls. 5 楼 , 近新昌路 (6385 0777) Daily 6-10pm 雁荡路69号2楼, 127-1 Datian Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu (6217 9797) 近南昌路 Daily 11am-3pm; 5.30pm-12am 大田路 127-1 Bar Fly A chill bar/lounge with a lovely Morton’s The Steakhouse The first Morton’s 号 , 近北京西路 terrace overlooking the former French in Chinese mainland specializes in classic, Greyhound Café was the first fashion café Thai Loft Express Quick, easy and well Concession. A pretty cigar room (Salon hearty American cuisine including the priced Thai food. If you don’t want Thai, Harcout) and a few private rooms for the grain-fed prime aged Australian beef, fresh in Bangkok offering the fashion, service and food concept - 'Thai with a twist' as a casual you can also order Vietnamese. 105B, Kerry big wigs. 6/F, 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu, by Changle seafood and spectacular desserts served in centre lobby, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Tongren Lu (6215 8777) Daily 6pm-2am marketing@ generous portions. 1) 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji dining experience. With various outlets between Hong Kong, Beijing and now Lu (159 2161 6618) Daily 11am-9.30pm 南京 maisonpourcel.com 陕西南路 35 号 6 楼 , 近长 Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu (6075 8888) Sun- 西路 1515 号嘉里中心大堂 105B, 近铜仁路乐路 Thurs 11.30am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11.30am-11pm Shanghai - Greyhound Café is the modern www.mortons.com/shanghai 2) 4/F, iapm take on Thai cuisine. 11am-midnight. 503, Urban Thai Tiny Thai restaurant with IAPM, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Barbarossa Restaurant & Lounge Stand Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan excellent steamed sea bass and authentic by the lake inside People’s Park, the three- Lu (5466 6105, www.greyhoundcafe.com.hk) Lu (6067 7888) Daily 11.30am-midnight 1) 世 curries. Their Thai iced tea is the best in story Barbarossa restaurant and lounge 纪大道 8 号 , 国金中心 IFC 商场 4 楼 , 近陆家嘴环淮海中路 999 号 IAPM mall 503 商铺 , 近陕西南路 town. 938 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (3250 offers an array of fine food, cocktails, shisha, 路 2) 淮海中路 999 号环贸广场 4 楼 , 近陕西南路 Herbs With a Thai owner at the helm and 3863) Daily 11;30am-11pm urban-thai.com/ tapas and live entertainment in an exotic 长乐路 938 号，近乌鲁木齐路 Prime 1921 Elegant steakhouse on the 2/ a Thai chef manning the furnace, their five- ambience. 231 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huangpi Bei F of the old Soong Mansion. Classically page menu showcases some of the best Lu (6318 0220) Restaurant: 11am-11pm; Bar: this nation has to offer, with brash yet often inspired with a modern twist, there’s more vietnamese 5pm-2am. www.Barbarossa.com.cn 南京西路 than just Australian beef that’s worthwhile subtle execution. 1/F, Mayfair Tower, 768 231 号 , 近黄陂北路 to eat on the menu. Daily, 6pm – 11pm. 2/F, Julu Lu, by Fumin Lu (6208 5357) 巨鹿路 768 Sasha’s Restaurant & Bar, 11 Dongping Lu, by 号1楼,近富民路 B REAL Refer to “Delivery” for more Beernest Tiny bar and shop boasting a huge Hengshan Lu (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号 2 楼， Lapis Thai 1) 285 Hunan Lu, by Gaoyou information. selection of imported beers. 76-82 Zhaozhou 近衡山路 Lu (5466 3026) Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; Lu, by Xizang Nan Lu (138 1650 2260) Mon- 6-10pm 2) 3/F, No.19, Lane 199 Fangdian Sat (closed on Sun) Summer: 5pm-12.30am; President Steakhouse A modern interpreta- Winter: 4-11pm jackiehandmade@gmail. tion of authentic Taiwanese steakhouse Lu, by Dingxiang Lu (5033 9223) Daily 11.30am- 2.30pm; 6-10pm 3) No.14, Lane com www.beernest.com 肇周路 76-82 号 , 近 perfect for those first dates and first 西藏南路 impressions where service and taste blend 248 Taikang Lu, by Ruijin Er Lu (6473 3989) perfectly in this casually stylish yet graceful Daily 11.30am-2.30pm; 6-10pm 4) L109, 1376 BELGA a new authentic Belgian bistro gem in the heart of Huangpu district. 691 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Xikang Lu (5252 0082) serving home made food and more than Jiujiang Lu, by Guangxi Bei Lu (6327 5858) Daily 11.00am-Late 1) 湖南路 285 号 , 近高邮路 40 Belgian beers. this homey, casual 11am-11pm 九江路 691 号 , 近广西北路 2) 芳甸路 199 弄 19 号 3 楼 , 大拇指广场 , 近丁香 restaurant is all white walls, wood tables and 路 3) 泰康路 248 弄 14 号 , 近瑞金二路 4) 南京西 decoration brought from Belgian.Half of the Roosevelt Prime Steakhouse Thick, juicy 路 1376 号 109 室 , 近西康路 prime steaks from a custom stone oven. All- 85-seating is outdoors on the intimate first American beef. Enjoy martins and California Lapis Thai Kitchen 1) 6/F, 818 Nanjing Xi floor garden or the sun-drenched second wines on the backlit bar. Frequented by the Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu (3223 0277) 2) 7/F, 1438 floor terrace. Fuxing xi Lu 133, by Yongfu Shanghai elite and those with expensive Hongqiao Lu, by Gubei Lu (6237 1261) 1) 南 Lu (6433 4261) Mon-Fri: 11 am -11 pm, tastes. 160 Taiyuan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6433 京西路 818 号 6 楼 , 近石门一路 2) 虹桥路 1438 weekends: 11am -2 am ( snacks available) 复 8240) Sun-Thurs: 5-10pm; Fri-Sat: 5-11pm rps@ 号 7 楼 , 近古北路兴西路 133 号 , 近永福路 rooseveltsteakhouse.com www.rooseveltsteakhouse.com 太原路 160 号 , 近永嘉路 Bin 74 A slick, cozy, glass-encased wine bar+shop in the heart of the French Conces- sion. 74 Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 Pho Real Some of Shanghai’s finest pho and 0258) Daily 2pm-1am www.cosmogroup.cn Bánh mì, with high-quality ingredients and 复兴西路 74 号 , 近永福路 a young, hip environment. 1) 166 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu (5403 8110) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 Bounty Rhumerie A French-owned, pirate- pm, 5.30pm -10pm; weekends: 11am -10pm themed rum bar that is surprisingly low in 2) 1465 Fuxing Zhong Lu by Huaihai Zhong cheese and high in atmosphere. You can Lu (6437 2222) Mon-Fri: 11am -2 pm, 6pm get just about any type of rum cocktail ever -10pm; weekends: 11am -3.30pm, 6pm- conceived by man and then a few more. 47 10pm www.phorealgroup.cn 1) 富民路 166 号 , Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (137 6451 0616) 近长乐路 2) 复兴中路 1465 号 , 近淮海中路 Daily 6pm-late www.bountybar.cn ning@ bountybar.cn 永福路 47 号 , 近复兴西路 Pho Season With 20-years experience in South-East Asian cooking, theirFrench- Constellation Bar A quiet bar with low- born-South Asian chef has all the South- key 30’s ambiance. Known for its unique East Asianspecialties– Vietnamese ‘Pho’, cocktails and ice-making technique, this Cambodian ‘Loc Lac’ and Thai ‘Pad Thai’. 427 is the perfect place for lovers and friends’ Dagu Lu, by Chengdu Bei Lu (6327 3778) get-together. 1) 1-2/F, 33 Yongjia Lu, by Simply thai 1) 5C Dongping Lu, by Daily 11am-11pm 大沽路 427 号 , 近成都北路 Maoming Nan Lu (5465 5993) Daily 7pm- 2am www.seiza-bar.com.cn 2) 86 Xinle Lu, The 1515 WEST, Chophouse & Bar In The Yueyang Lu (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun- PHOCO Set in a pretty lane house, the Thurs:11am-11pm;Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight by Xiangyang Bei Lu (5404 0970) Daily 7pm- 1515 WEST CHOPHOUSE & BAR, an appetite enormous outdoor courtyard is the spot’s 2am 3) 251Huangpi Bei Lu, by Jiangyin Lu 2) 159 Madang Lu, by Xingye Lu (400 880 most attractive attribute, which is graced for premium Australian beef, American- (5375 2712) Mon-Sun: 7pm-2am 1) 永嘉路 33 7729, 6209 6209) Mon-Sun: 11am-midnight with bamboo gardens and features mainly sized desserts, signature drinks and a classic 号 1-2 楼 , 近茂名南路 2) 新乐路 86 号 , 近襄阳北 3) No.28 Laowai Jie, lane 3338 Hongmei Lu Vietnamese dishes and western fusion bar awaits you. Jing An Shangri-La, West 路 3) 黄陂北路 251 号 , 近江阴路 Shanghai, 1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu, by Tong (400 880 7729, 6209 6209) Sun-Thurs: 11am- cuisine including steaks and pasta. No.1, Ren Road (2203 8889, www.jinganshangdin- 11pm; Fri & Sat: 11am-midnight 4) A6 Green Lane 920 Changle Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu (5289 Cotton’s A charming bar with Jazz played ing.com) 静安香格里拉大酒店，延安中路 1218 Sports & Leisure Center, 600 Lantian Lu, by 6275) 长乐路 920 弄 1 号 , 近乌鲁木齐路 in the garden, you can “smell” relaxed

December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com 109 listings ambiance in the air. 1) 132 Anting Lu, by wines. 9 DongPing Lu, by HengShan Lu (6473 楼 , 近复兴西路 m1ntglobal.com www.m1ntglobal.com 福州 Jianguo Xi Lu (6433 7995) Mon-Fri: 4pm- 1021) Daily 11am - 2am 东平路 9 号 , 近衡山路 The BREW Try one of their six home-brewed 路 318 号高腾大厦 24 层 , 近汉口路 2am; Sat-Sun: 11:30am-2am 2) 294 Xinhua beers and you’ll never go back to bottles M2 Following footsteps of its enormously Lu, by Panyu Lu (6282 6897) Mon-Fri: 4pm- Le Petit Franck A tiny, quaint cocktail lounge with a retro speak-easy feel serving classic of Qingdao again. Warm wood interior, successful sibling-- Muse, the excellent 2am; Sat-Sun: 11:30am-2am 1) 安亭路 132 号 , right on the edge of Century Park. The Kerry drinks and energetic, crowd-pleasing mixer 近建国西路 2) 新华路 294 号 , 近番禺路 cocktails, slightly pricey beers and upscale snacks. Ferguson Lane,376 Wukang Lu, by Hotel, 1388 Huamu Lu, by Fangdian Lu (6169 offers a distinctive scene. 4/F Hong Kong De Refter A cozy Belgian style Brasserie Hunan Lu (6433 1213) Tue-Sun 12pm-1am 武 8888) Daily 11am–2am www.shangri-la.com Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi boasting more than 50 Belgian beers, 康路 376 号 , 近湖南路花木路 1388 号 , 近芳甸路 Nan Lu (6391 2811) Daily 8pm-late 淮海中路 De Refter offers an intimate, friendly and 283 号香港广场 4 楼 , 近黄陂南路 Malabar A cozyand exquisite Spanish tapas The Bund Brewery This off-Bund pub brews relaxed atmosphere mixed with a classy it’s own German style lagers. Pair them off Muse at Park 97 Art deco lounge crowd equaling the perfect spot for enjoying bar with nice food in a good value. Try the Spanish beer and wines plus excellent with some hearty pub fare. A less flashy alter- overlooking Fuxing Park hoping to develop the evening with friends, colleagues or a native to the typical Bund pretension. The ameaningful relationship with expatriate good book. 181 Jinxian Lu, by Maoming Nan pinchos and tapas. 1081 Wuding Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (5237 3085) Mon 17:00-01:00 Custom House, 11 Hankou Lu, by Sichuan wallets. Live jazz and a nice balcony. 2/F, 2 Lu (3230 2595) www.derefter.com 进贤路 181 Zhong Lu (6321 8447) Fri-Sat 11am - 2am; Gaolan Lu, by Sinan Lu (5383 2328) Daily 号 , 近茂名南路 Tue 12:00-01:00 Wed 12:00-01:00 Thu 12:00- 01:00 Fri 12:00-02:00 Sat 12:00-02:00 Sun Sun-Thu 11am - 1am www.thebundbrewery. 9pm-4am www.museshanghai.cn 皋兰路 2 号 Dr Bar This hidden matchbox of a bar is com.cn 汉口路 11 号 , 近四川中路 2 楼 , 近思南路 12:00-01:00 武定路 1081 号 , 近胶州路 arguably the only place in all of Xintiandi The Chalet Not exactly a loveshack but a MYST Daily 9:30pm-late 1123 Yanan Zhong with any character. That’s probably because Mokkos Bar With a Japanese husband and good example of how to build a bar in a Lu, by Fumin Lu (64379999) 延安中路 1123 号 , it’s owned by Ben Wood, Xintiandi’s wife team behind the bar, reggae rhythms box. 385 Yongjia Lu, by Taiyuan Lu (3401 近富民路 architect. Try their monstrous martinis. on the sound system and a cold glass of 0958) Daily 3pm-3am [email protected]永 House 15, North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181 No. 88 Bar This beautifully bonkers bar has shochu in your hand, you’ll agree that this is 嘉路 385 号 , 近太原路 Taicang Lu, by Madang Lu (6311 0358) 5pm- one of the coolest little bars in town. Room everything from DJs to Live dance acts to... 2am 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 15 号 , 近马当路 103, 1245 Wuding Xi Lu, by Wan Hang Du Lu The Glamour Bar Owned by M on the Bund, Magicians? It shouldn’t work, but strangely this bar is a magnet for uptowners and well it does. Don’t be put off by the kitch. Just El Cóctel From virtuoso Spanish chef Willy (6212 1114) Wed-Mon 7pm-2am, Closed on Tuesday 武定西路 1245 号 103 室 , 近万航渡路 out of towners out to dress and impress. give in and thank us later. 2/F, 291 Fumin Trullas Moreno comes this super swank Expect impeccable service, in-novative drinks Lu, by Changle Lu (6170 1312) Daily 7.30pm- cocktail lounge. Expect specialty drinks Mural The best Latin-themed underground and occasional live music.(6329 3751 (after 12am 富民路 291 号 2 楼 , 近长乐路 mixed with surgical precision. Reservations Buddhist temple, looking all-you-can-drink 4pm); 6350 9988 (until 4pm)) 6/F, No. 5 the recommended. 2/F, 47Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Friday night bars in Shanghai. Hands down! Bund, by Guangdong Lu (6329 3751, 6350 Xi Lu (6433 6511) Daily 5pm-3am www. 10 Hengshan Lu, by Yongjia Lu (6433 5023) 9988) Daily 4pm-late www.m-theglamourbar. elwilly.com.cn 永福路 47 号 2 楼 , 近复兴西路 8pm-4am, closed on Tuesdays. postmaster@ com 中山东一路 , 外滩 5 号 6 楼 , 近广东路 muralbar.com www.muralbar.com 衡山路 10 I Love Shanghai With a solid events lineup, The Park Tavern Stained wood panelling, 号 , 近永嘉路 stiff drinks and a fiercely loyal crowd of billiards, darts and a solid selection of regulars, ILS is one of the city’s best come Number 5 Bistro An unpretentious un- whiskey and beer all make this a proper pub as you are watering holes. 2-3F, 1788 Xinzha in a neighbourhood that desperately needs Lu, by Jiaozhou Lu (5228 6899) Daily 5pm- derground bar with free pool, inexpensive drinks and good bar food to boot. B/F, 20 one. 840 Hengshan Lu, by Tianping Lu (5465 4am [email protected] 新闸 9312) Mon-Thu: 11am-2am, Fri-Sun: 11am- 路 1788 号 2-3 楼 , 近胶州路 Guangdong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6329 4558) Daily 10am-2am 广东路 20 号地下 late 衡山路 840 号 , 近天平路一层 , 近中山东一路 Tango Bang This Argentinian bar and res- Pokernuts A professional cocktail bar, and taurant has a broad menu and a spacious a classy booze paradise with polite services, dance floor upstairs. The staff are friendly a dizzying array of whiskies and a striking and helpful. Happy hours are long. Tango poker table. Offers premium French oysters, lessons are available throughout the week. 5J Iberian ham, and a nice selection of wines Yu Jing Fang, 1F, 545 Pudong Da Dao, by and Cuban cigars. Free fun Hold’em poker Dongfang Lu (5877 1881) Daily 11am-2-am浦东大道 545 号裕景坊 1 楼 , 近东方路 games available. Well worth of an ALL-IN THE 7th FLOOR 7F, No.8 Huaihai Zhong Lu, night in Pokernuts. C-103, Jinghongqiao Windows Scoreboard With the same by Liulin Lu (6307 9999) 淮海中路 8 号 7 楼，近 Square, 682 Wuzhong Lu, by Hongxu Lu rough and ready atmosphere as its three 柳林路 6pm-2am (5439 8030) 吴中路 682 号金虹桥广 sisters, this branch adds multiple, big screen 场 C 座 103 室 , 近虹许路 monitors to watch the game, with the usual cheap drinks. 11/F, 527 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Hotel Bars Pulse A sweet stop-off point where you can Chengdu Lu (5382 7757) Daily: 5pm-late 淮海 enjoy savories, afternoon tea and cocktails 中路 527 号 11 楼 , 近成都路 in the evening. Tower 2, 1st Floor, 1116 East 789 Nanjing Lu Bar & Lounge An upscale Hongsong Lu, by Songyuan Lu (3323 6666) Windows underground With the abrupt hotel bar with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling 10:00am-01:00am [email protected] closure of Window’s Too, this basement windows, an iced seafood bar and cool www.hilton.com.cn/shanghaihongqiao 红松 dweller up the street has taken on the lounge music. 64-66/F, 789 Nanjing Dong Judy’s One of Shanghai’s oldest watering 东路 1116 号 2 号楼 1 楼，近宋园路 mantle of Shanghai’s premier place to get Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu (3318 9999- holes and a Readers’ Choice Hall of Famer, down and dirty with cheap drinks and all 56500) Mon-Thurs 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm- this institution is perpetually packed with Red Corner Situated at the eastern end night beats. 698 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Wujiang 2am reservations.shanghai@lemeridien. rowdy punters to the wee hours. 142 of Dagu Lu, Red Corner is a craft cocktail Lu (5116 8857) Daily 10am-late 南京西路 698 com starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/ Tongren Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu (6289 3715) lounge which provides a solid selection of 号 , 近吴江路 royalshanghai 南京东路 789 号 64-66 楼 , 近西 Daily 11am-late www.judysco.com.cn 铜仁路 classic drinks like the vesper, old fashioned 藏中路 Pimm's cup and pisco sour. They also do YU Located on 28th floor, YU offers an quite a few tiki drinks served in novelty inspiring view of the Lupu Bridge and Andaz Lounge Specialises in its unique vessels like ceramic skulls and Polynesian elegant cocktails. 99 Jiangbin Lu, by Dapu Lu Kir Royale and other cocktails from Andaz gods. 117 Chengdu Bei Lu,by Dagu Lu (3117 (5318 8888) 江滨路 99 号 , 近打浦路 hotels around the world, it offers a full 9694) 4pm-2am, 成都北路 117 号 , 近大沽路 Yucca A funky, beautiful bar by Laris that range of tea, coffee, cocktails and mocktails serves up Latin inspired drinks and snacks. as well. 1/F, Andaz Shanghai, 88 Songshan Riverdeck ON THE BUND A nostalgic Sinan Mansions 3/F, 525-527 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Taicang Lu (2310 1710) 7am-11pm 嵩 bar located on the third floor of RIVIERA Lu, by Sinan Lu (3368 9525) Mon-Sat: 6pm- 山路88号1楼,近太仓路 SONGHELOU boasting breathtaking scenery late www.yuccashanghai.com 思南公馆 , 复兴 Banyan Tree Located on the rooftop of of both sides of the Bund. Riverdeck ON THE 中路 525 － 527 号 , 近思南路 Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund, TOPS BUND serves as a perfect spot for after-work Zapata’s Classic “Spring Break” party bar, is the first open rooftop bar with full drinks and friends' get-togethers. 3F, 505 180°unobstructed view in Shanghai, offering Zhongshan Dong Er Lu, by Xinkaihe Lu (3331 where anything goes…bartop dancing, tequila girls, TOP 40, you name it. 5 a breathtaking panorama spanning across 3777, 3331 3071) 中山东二路 505 号三楼 , 近新 the Bund. 19 Gongping Lu, by Haiping Lu 开河路 Hengshan Lu, by Dongping Lu (6474 6166, 6433 4104) Daily 5pm-late www.zapatas- (2509 1188) Tue-Sun, 2.30pm-1am 公平路 19 Roosevelt Sky Bar Enjoy rooftop bar shanghai.com 衡山路 5 号 , 近东平路号 , 近海平路 with the best view on the Bund and air- Cigar and Dim Sum Executive Chef Peter conditioned glass atrium. 9 /F, The House prepares daily fresh baked, steamed and of Roosevelt, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Clubs deep fried lobster Dim Sum platter for Beijing Dong Lu(2322 0800) info@27bund. Bar Rouge The go-to spot for Shanghai’s your taste buds. Finish it with an excellent com, www.27bund.com 中山东一路（外滩）27 glitterati, this chic lounge offers expertly cigar Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2. 号罗斯福公馆 9 楼 , 近北京东路 mixed cocktails, the latest electro beats and Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel, 159 He’nan Nan Lu, by Fuyou Lu (2321 8888- Sasha’s Steeped in history, this hugely one of the best views on the Bund. 7/F, 18 6234) 2-10pm 上海豫园万丽酒店 , 河南南路 159 popular bar is located in a 1920’s mansion Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu (6339 1199) Sun-Wed: 6pm-3am; Thu-Sat: 号 , 近福佑路 Jenny’s Blue Bar Second home to hordes of that formerly housed the famous Soong sisters and boasts one of Shanghai’s largest 6pm-late www.bar-rouge-shanghai.com 中山 Cin Cin The mezzanine level of the Fairmont blokes who regularly stop by for a drink or 东一路 18 号 7 楼 , 近南京东路 a home-made snack. A free foosball table, and favorite alfresco terraces. Huge beer offers luxury wines and cigars plus a variety classic rock and a big screen showing ESPN list, diverse food offering and 24 wines by Cirque Le Soir Experience China’s first of areas to relax in. Choose from their and Star Sports channels. 7 Donghu Lu, by the glass. 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu boutique circus themed club in the historical cocktail bar, refined wine cellar or their Huaihai Zhong Lu (6415 7019) Daily 1pm- daily 11am – 2am (6474 6628) 东平路 11 号， Bund 22 building with a vibrant twist to the warm cigar lounge. 1/F, Fairmont Peace 2am [email protected] www.jenny- 近衡山路 Bund’s nightlife scene. Guests are paraded Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (6138 6889) Daily 6pm-2am shanghai.com 东湖路 7 号 , 近淮海中路 142 号 , Shiva Lounge Owned by a yoga instruc- with live world-class circus performances www.fairmont.com/peacehotel 南京东路 20 近南京西路 tor, Shiva Lounge is decked out in batiks, by the mind-boggling cast of performers. 号 1 楼和平饭店 , 近中山东一路 candles and many handed Hindu gods. In Unparalleled music is also provided by Kaiba Belgian Beer Bar 739 Dingxi Lu by the early hours it has the character of a laid talented local and International DJs. Cloud 9 Located on Level 87 of Jin Mao Yan’an Xi Lu (6280 5688) Sun-Thurs 4pm- back lounge. Come midnight however, they Wed–Sat 9pm-4am; Sun–Tues for private Tower, this sky lounge has magnificent 12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am marketing@kaiba- crank up the electro-house and the place booking: RSVP Cirquelesoirshanghai.com. 4/ views of the entire city, where guests can beerbar.com 定西路 739 号 , 近延安西路 turns into a small Room 102, 47 Yongfu Lu, F, Zhongshan Dong Er Lu 22, by Xin Yong’An enjoy a wide collection of creative cocktails, Lu ( 400 99 100 88) www.cirquelesoir.com 中 Kiitos Part of the Japanese ‘micro-bar’ by Fuxing Xi Lu (6433 5330) Sun-Thu10pm- champagnes and Asian Tapas. The floor- trend, Kiitos brings exacting standards 2.00am, Fri- Sat 10pm-5am 永福路 47 号 102 山东二路 22 号 4 楼 , 近新永安路 to-ceiling glassed double-height section to its impressive cocktail, and fine spirits 室 , 近复兴西路 M1NT Winner of 2009 Readers’ Choice also holds a hide-away mezzanine bar. 87/F menu. The perfect choice for discerning Award for “Club of the Year”.Join the posh Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, The Apartment The boho decor, quirky by Dongtai Lu (5049 1234) Mon-Fri 5pm- drinkers who relish an intimate, low-key at- furniture, classy rooftop terrace and and the poser alike in this quasi exclusive 1am; Sat-Sun 2pm-1am 世纪大道 88 号金茂大 mosphere. 127 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu expertly mixed cocktails just might fool nightclub, where a chic dining room offering 厦 87 楼 , 近东泰路 (6431 3787) Daily 7pm-2am 永福路 127 号 , 近 you into thinking you’re at the loft party of up superb Asian inspired fusion and grilled 复兴西路 a SoHo socialite. Not to be missed. 3/F, 47 fare are a;sp available. 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, The Compass Bar This unique bar offers an Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu (6437 9478) Sun- by Hankou Lu (6391 2811) Lunch: Mon-Fri extensive collection of marine memorabilia La Cocina A spanish restaurant with a Thurs: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-3am www. 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-11pm; to celebrates Shanghai’s maritime history, authentic pinchos bar at first floor.La Cocina theapartment-shanghai.com 永福路 47 号 3 Club: Wed-Sat 9:30pm-late bookings@ also check out the open-air promenade. The serves Pinchos,Tapas,Sangria, Cocktail and

110 December 2013 // www.thatsmags.com Peninsula Hotel 1/F, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi music.com 重庆南路 308 号 3 楼 , 近建国中路弄虹梅休闲街 20 号 , 近延安西路 2) 南阳路 132 unwind from work, de-brief during the Lu, by Beijing Dong Lu (2327 6737) Daily: Music Room Live Show The leading DJ Keto 号 , 近铜仁路 3) 红枫路 381 号 , 近碧云路 day? Then Glo Wine Bar is the perfect 11am-2am www.peninsula.com 中山东一路 from Taiwan brings his hottest music to the destination. Whether you want to catch up 32 号上海半岛酒店一层 , 近北京东路 Boxing Cat Brewery 1) Unit 26A, Sinan over cocktails, share a well chosen bottle highest bar in the city on each Wednesday Mansions, 519-521 Fuxing Zhong Lu, by Jade on 36 Bar Breathtaking views, creative night where ladies get free-flow sparkling of wine or enjoy our International tapas & Sinan Lu (6426 0360) Mon-Fri: 5pm-2am; Sat- platters, you will find the perfect solution cocktails and stunning interior design make wines. Enjoy the amazing voice of renowned Sun: 10am-2am [email protected] this a must-see venue. Sunday Brunch: vocal artist and saxophone player Wink with in Glo Wine Bar. 3/F,1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, www.boxingcatbrewery.com 2) 82 Fuxing Xi by Dongping Lu (6466 6565, shanghai@ RMB 788 + 15% service charge per person, his latest band from Monday to Saturday Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 2091) Mon-Thu: 5pm- effective 28th October 2012. 36/F Grand from 8pm until late. 92/F, 100 Shiji Dadao, by glolondon.com www.glolondon.com) Mon- 2am; Fri: 3pm-2am; Sat-Sun: 11am-2am 1) 复 Sun: 4pm-late 乌鲁木齐南路 1 号 3 楼，近东平路 Tower, Pudong Shangri-la, 33 Fucheng Lu, Dongtai Lu (6888 1234) Mon-Fri 8pm-1am; 兴中路 519-521 号思南公馆 26A, 近思南路 2) 复 by Lujiazui Xi Lu (6882 3636) 5.30pm-1am Sat 8pm-2am; Sunday closed 世纪大道 100 号兴西路 82 号 , 近永福路 Globus Wine 1) Ferguson Lane, 376 (weekends until 2am) fbreservation.sipu@ 环球金融中心 92 楼 , 近东泰路 Wukang Lu, by Hunan Lu (6466 8969) Daily Koala Bar Friendly local bar with big screen shangri-la.com https://www.shang-rewards. 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Come for the tasty brews and pub The Rocks Grill & Bar A sports bar with a big 10pm www.houseofflour.com 陆家嘴环路 Tue-Sat 8pm-1am, Closed on Mon and Sun 中 grub, stay for the bamboo garden in the garden, views of the Huangpu River, snooker 1318 号 B1 层 , 近东园路山东一路 32 号上海半岛酒店 B1 楼 , 近南京东路 shade. 45 Yueyang Lu, by Dongping Lu (6431 and ball games on TV. 5-9pm, house wine 6787) Mon-Fri: 4pm-2am; Sat-Sun: 8.30am- buy-one-get-one free. TowerB, Block10, Wine Must With an original winery décor, XTD elevated Casual, stylish and unique, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, by Waima Lu (6152 this cozy spot features a pretty outdoor that’s what XTD elevated is all about. Enjoy 2am www.abbeyroad-shanghai.com. 岳阳路 45 号 , 近东平路 6626) 中山南路 505 号老码头 10 号楼 B 座 , 近外 terrace tucked in central Jing’an, who serves cool cocktails and an extensive BBQ menu 马路 up lunch on workdays and brunch at the while sitting back and relaxing on day Archie’s Friendly neighbourhood bar with weekend with a good selection of traditional beds and cabanas. Daily, 5pm till late. 5/F, big screen TVs, outdoor seating and cheap Shanghai Brewery Microbrewery restaurant home cooked sharing food and wines. 1/F, 99 Madang Lu, The Langham Xintiandi, by drinks. Giant View, 15, Lane 1520, Huashan and sports bar with the chef from Michelin Bld 2, 881 Wuding Lu, by Changde Lu (6176 Huaihai Zhong Lu (2330 2232) 上海新天地朗廷 Lu, by Huaihai Xi Lu (6281 4245, 6281 4237) two-Star restaurant. Great hand-crafted 1378) Tue-Sat: 11-1am; Sun-Mon: 11am- 酒店 5 楼 , 马当路 99 号 , 近淮海中路 Daily 12pm-2am [email protected] 华 beer (6 styles), tasty food with international 11pm 武定路 881 号 2 号楼 1 楼 , 近常德路 Zpark Bar Locates on the 25th floor of the 山路 1520 弄 15 号时尚虹景大酒店 , 近淮海西路 . flavors and live sports on big screens. 1) 15 Renaissance Zhongshan Park, it offers great Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu (3461 0717) Vine Chic wine bar with a large selection of view with cool cocktail sellections. There’s Art Deco Garden Café & Bar A lesserknown Daily: 10am-2am www.shanghaibrewery. old & new world wines. Asian & Western- a big variety of bar food including check clean and quiet occupant of the Ruijin com 2) 21C, Hongmei Entertainment Street, style nibbles also served. Tower 1, 1st Floor, satay, Vietnamese Spring roll, Buffalo check Guesthouse. Good for couples who want 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6406 1116 East Hongsong Lu, by Songyuan wing and more. 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Every Tuesday to Saturday from by Maoming Nan Lu (6472 5222-3006) Daily 号 , 虹梅休闲街 21C, 近延安西路 shanghaihongqiao/restaurants 红松东路 1116 8.30pm onwards, join Kelly, the runner- 9.30pm-12am 瑞金二路 118 号瑞金宾馆 3 号楼 , 号 2 号楼 1 楼，近宋园路近茂名南路 Ricky’s Sports Bar & Grill With live bands, up winner of the popular TV Show “SUPER big screens and pool tables, the Ricky’s is a DIVA”, who’ll stimulate your senses with her The Fat Olive This Greek-themed wine relaxing sports bar providing not just live soulful tunes spanning a variety of genres. and mezze by David Laris features a lovely sports on screen, but fresh and high quality Wine Shops 25/F, Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park terrace ideal for relaxing with a glass of food for lunch and dinner plus late night Hotel, 1018 Changning Lu, by Kaixuan Lu wine and warm pita bread. 1) 2/F, Unit 26A, snacks. 930 Pudong Dadao, by Yuanshen Lu ENOTECA 1) Shop No.L4-402, Level 4, (6115 8888) benjamin.zheng@renaissanceho- Sinan Mansions, 525-527 Fuxing Zhong Lu (5093 1519) http://weibo.com/527101298 浦东 Shanghai iapm shop, 999 Huaihai Zhong tels.com 长宁路 1018 号 25 楼 , 近凯旋路 by Sinan Lu (3368 9524) Daily 11-late www. 大道 930 号 , 近源深路 lu, by shaanxi Nan Lu (5174 8865) 2)Shop thefatolive.com 2) 6/F, Silver Court Complex, No.L4-21, 4/F, IFC, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Yincheng 228 Xizang Nan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu Zhong Lu (5012 1480) 3) B1/F, TAKASHIMAYA Live Music (6334 3288) Daily 11-1am 1) 复兴中路 525- Wine Bars department store, 1438 Hongqiao Lu, 527 号思南公馆 26A 号楼 2 楼 , 近思南路 2) 西藏 by Manao Lu (6295-8292) 4) B1/F, Sogo Brown Sugar An upscale jazz club featuring 南路 228 号 6 楼 , 近淮海中路 Department store, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu, by top-shelf cocktails, simple food and live Brick Restaurant and Wine Lounge Quaint, Huashan Lu (5237-9015) 1) 淮海中路 999 号环 entertainment. Building 15, Xintiandi North La Terraza This terrace lounge offers a nice cozy, comfortable and cool, Brick also offers 贸广场 L4-402, 近陕西南路 2) 世纪大道 8 号上海 Block, Lane181 Taicang Lu, by Huangpi Nan chill-out place. Besides, free snacks are a jazz scene. Get a table by the piano, tuck 国金中心 L4-21 铺 , 近银城中路 3) 虹桥路 1438 Lu (5382 8998) Daily 6pm- 1am service. passing around every night. 17 Yongjia Lu, into some Mediterranean-style cuisine. 30 号古北国际财富中心 2 期裙房 B1-010, 近玛瑙路 [email protected] www. by Maoming Nan Lu (5465 5837) Daily 4pm- Sinan Lu, by Huaihai Zhong Lu (6093 2005) 4) 南京西路 1618 号上海久光百货 B1 楼 DB12 店思南路 brownsugarlive.com 太仓路 181 弄新天地北里 4am [email protected] 永嘉路 Daily 11-2am [email protected] 铺 , 近华山路 17 号天台 , 近茂名南路 30 号 , 近淮海中路 15 号 , 近黄陂南路 Everwines Shop A cheery, laid back wine bar JZ Club Shanghai’s true jazz scene has finally The Roof at Waterhouse The Roof at Burdigala Bordeaux Wine Bistrot In and shop, with a nice terrace and frequent arrived. Check it out and dig the vibe. 46 Waterhouse, a rooftop cocktail bar, offers partnership with the CIVB and initiated by wine classes. 200 Taizhou Lu, by Kangding Lu Fuxing Xi Lu, by Yongfu Lu (6431 0269) Daily a splendid view of the Huangpu River and private investor Franck Boudot, the Burdigala (3208 0293) Daily 12pm-12am jinganshop@ 7pm-2am www.jzclub.cn 复兴西路 46 号 , 近永 serves up the most creative concoctions and Bordeaux wine Bistrot offers some fifty everwines.com www.everwines.com 泰州路福路 delectable appetizers to guests who come to châteaux and brands reflecting the whole 200 号 , 近康定路 this perfect cozy getaway in the city. 4/F, 1-3 Bordeaux range: red, dry, sweet, rosé and La Pedrera Join jazz nights in La Crémant de Bordeaux wines. 550 Wuding Lu, GLADYS With selected fine wine from Maojiayuan Lu, by Zhongshan Nan Lu (6080 Australia, France and the rest of the world, Pedrera every Friday and Saturday and 2988 ext. 919, www.waterhouseshanghai. by Shaanxi Bei Lu (6217 0377) 11am - 1pm enjoy performances brought by JJ Duet, an [email protected] ww.theburdigala. the neighborhood friendly wine shop com) Daily 6.30pm-1.30am 毛家园路 1-3 号水 also provides quality imported food and experienced singer who used to perform in 舍酒店 , 近中山南路 com 武定路 550 号 , 近陕西北路 five-star hotels and bars. Special promotion beverages which are available for delivery. is offered with selected cocktails, beer, wines Dr Wine This sumptuous wine bar has 12am-10pm daily. 71 Zhaohua Dong Lu, by and French & Australian oysters buy-two- bottles from RMB118 (a French Cab Sauv) to Zhening Lu (5237 0807) 昭化东路 71 号 , 近镇 get-one free. 33 Sichuan Zhong Lu, by Yan’an Sports Bars RMB45,000 for a 1982 Chateau Lafite. Don’t 宁路 Dong Lu (6136 0206) 四川中路 33 号 , 近延安东 worry if the selection overwhelms you, Vins Descombe A wine bar and retail space 路 Big Bamboo A sports bar offering an someone will be there to hold your hand. that hosts regular tastings and events. Also expanded food menu, with entertainment 177 Fumin Lu, by Julu Lu (5403 5717) Sun-Sat sells box wine. 372 Dagu Lu, by Shimen Yi Lu LOgO 298 Xingfu Lu, by Pingwu Lu 幸福路 including pool tables and flat screen televi- 5pm-2am [email protected] 富民路 298 号 , 近平武路 (6340 1590) Tues-Sun 12-10pm 大沽路 372 号 , sions. Big Bamboo pulls large crowds for 177 号 , 近巨鹿路近石门一路 Mao Livehouse Shanghai Formerly WTF events like the World Cup and Superbowl. Epicvre Wines and spirits imported from Club, this mid-sized performance space has 1) Hong Mei Entertainment Street, No. 20, W&W Fine Wines and Whiskies Profes- nowbeen taken over by the local rockers Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Xi Lu (6405 France, delicious imported jams and marmalades all make it worth a visit to this sional butler service and selection, high at Soma Records, who promise plenty 8720) Daily: 11am-late www.bigbamboo. quality of fine wines & single malt whisky. of live music madness, with the backing cn 2) 132 Nanyang Lu, by Tongren Lu (6256 gourmet shop/wine bar. 98 Xinle Lu,by Xiangyang Lu (5404 7719) Daily 11am- 11pm An awesome selection of whiskies and wines of the Japanese investors behind the 2265) Daily: 2pm-4am carsten@bigbamboo. for decent prices (Napa Valley vintages start 新乐路 98 号 , 近襄阳路 successful MAO Livehouse in Beijing. 3/F, asia 3) 381 Hongfeng Lu, by Biyun Lu (5030 at RMB98, Glenfidditch 12 yr RMB260) - Also 308 Chongqing Nan Lu, by Jianguo Zhong Lu 1779) Sun-Thu: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am- Glo Wine Bar Arriving August 8thLooking a bar where you can sip. 779 Beijing Xi Lu, (6445 0086) Open for events only www.mao- 3am [email protected] 1) 虹梅路 3338 for the perfect place to meet friends, by Shimen Er Lu (3353 5189) 北京西路 779 号 ,

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