Rachel Gouk

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Rachel Gouk has been writing about food and drink in Shanghai since 2011. She is a food critic, writer, photographer, and F&B consultant based in Shanghai. Nomfluence was founded in May 2018 as a means to express her love for the Shanghai F&B scene. Follow her blog www.nomfluence.com or on Instagram @nomfluence.

Scena di Angelo, Shanghai by chef Angelo Agliano

Scena di Angelo, Michelin-Starred Angelo Agliano Comes To Shanghai

Chef of Michelin one-star Tosca di Angelo (HK) brings Mediterranean cuisine and Italian coastal flavors to The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong.

Mignon 9 is a casual French restaurant in Xuhui, Shanghai.

Parisian Charm at Mignon 9, A Cute Bistro on Wuyuan Lu

Mignon 9 serves up contemporary French food with a twist in a stylish yet casual space in Xuhui. Approachable food and great atmosphere.

Nightlife and rooftops on the Bund, Shanghai. The former Bar Rouge. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai Bund Nightlife: Exit Bar Rouge Enter KEV

What ever happened to Shanghai’s iconic Bund nightlife spot Bar Rouge? Here’s what opened in its place.

Sober Company reopens in Fuxing Park, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (October 2023)

New restaurants opening in Shanghai include Roodoodoo by Paul Pairet and Torikaze by Ikegawa Yoshiki. Sober Company reopens in Fuxing Park.

FOTY is a mono-product bakery in Shanghai that specializes in the kouign amann. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

FOTY, A Mono-Product Bakery Devoted to Kouign Amann

FOTY (From Oven To You) is a mono-product bakery in Shanghai that specializes in Kouign Amann, a beloved pastry from Brittany, France.

TonTon is a bakery and sandwich shop in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

TonTon: Fantastical Pastries and Killer Sandwiches at This Shanghai Bakery

TonTon is a bakery and sandwich shop on Yongkang Lu. Delicious pastries, loaded sandwiches, and baked goodies galore.

Black Salt is a casual Indian restaurant in K11, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Black Salt, Casual Indian in K11 Shanghai by Currify & Lotus Land

Black Salt is a casual Indian restaurant by the group behind Lotus Land and Currify, two long-standing Indian restaurants in Shanghai.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai launched Pink Oyster, an 8-seater oyster degustation within the historical Long Bar on the Bund.

PINK OYSTER, An Oyster Degustation at The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai launches PINK OYSTER, an intimate 8-seater bar with an all-oyster degustation menu at the historical Long Bar.

Suzie’s Garden Is This Season’s Hot New Opening

Suzie’s Garden is Shanghai’s hottest new restaurant. The stunning villa locale woos with impressive food; order the dry-aged pigeon paella.

Chef-founder and restaurateur Eduardo Vargas, Shanghai.

20 Years of Azul! Interview with Chef-Founder Eduardo Vargas

Shanghai’s Latin-Spanish restaurant Azul celebrates its 20th anniversary, a momentous milestone for Eduardo Vargas’ flagship brand.

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