The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (March 2023)
Michelin restaurants Narisawa (Tokyo) and Ling Long (Beijing) to open in Shanghai. Omakase from Chef Terada-San, Fuchun’s xiaolongbaos are back.
Yak & Yeti: Food From the Himalayan Mountain Range
Yak & Yeti is a Himalayan restaurant in Shanghai serving mostly Nepalese food in addition to Tibetan, Indian, and Chinese dishes.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Twins Mimi and Tiantian Wang
Co-founders Mimi Wang of popular cafe RAC and Tiantian Wang of national dorayaki chain Ze-Tian. Twins in the same industry share their story.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Shinohara “Nana” Noriko, Co-Founder of Bottega Shanghai
Nana is the co-founder & CEO of BFB Group that runs ultra-popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant Bottega, which just opened in Shanghai.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Ting Ting Liang, RIINK & ROXIE
Ting Ting Liang is the founder of roller-disco resto-bar RIINK and bar ROXIE. She tells of her ups and downs, and her plans for the future.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Ling Huang, Chef-Founder of Pirata Tapas Bar
Ling Huang is the chef-founder of tapas bar Pirata, where she serves an unconventional and unique form of Spanish-inspired food.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Atina Kuo, Founder of Xibo Restaurant & Bar
Atina Kuo has been operating Xibo Restaurant & Bar in Shanghai since 2009. Her work mission: to preserve her Xibonese heritage through food.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Bartender-Founder Ana Souza, Post No Bills
Interview with Shanghai-based bartender-operator Ana Souza, founder of “dive chic” cocktail bar Post No Bills. This is her story.
Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Danyi Gao, Shake & Bun Cha Cha
Shanghai-based chef-founder Danyi Gao talks about her origin story, the effects of Covid and lockdown, and future projects.
Destination Italian: Bella Vita Bistro Shanghai
Bella Vita Bistrò is a traditional Italian restaurant in Xuhui. Unadulterated Italian dishes in a villa with a spacious rooftop terrace.