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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.
Penicillin, Shanghai cocktail bar from Hong Kong, Asia's 50 Best sustainable bar.

Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin Opens in Shanghai

Introducing mad-scientist creativity and world-class cocktails. Asia’s 50 Best Bar Penicillin opens in Shanghai, delivering high-caliber cocktails forged with a sustainable ethos.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 5, 2025
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Nebula, a Spanish fine dining restaurant with molecular cuisine in Shanghai.

Nebula Shanghai: Second Coming of Spanish Fine Dining

A daring combination of Spanish and Asian flavors, peppered with molecular gastronomy. Nebula Shanghai launches its second menu — a bold new take.
Rachel Gouk
  • June 24, 2025
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Aster by Joshua Paris, restaurant in Jing'an, Shanghai

New & Hot in Jing’an: Aster by Joshua Paris

Borderless cuisine at this highly anticipated restaurant opening. Aster by Joshua Paris, founded by the former head chef of Michelin three-star Ultraviolet in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • June 13, 2025
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Hot Deals: Buffet at The St. Regis Brasserie

Buffet lunch and dinner! Steak of a deal: ¥158 for lunch (and brunch) plus free-flow included for dinner at ¥258.
Rachel Gouk
  • June 13, 2025
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The Old Jazz Band at the Peace Hotel Shanghai

Shanghai Must-Do: Old Jazz Band at the Fairmont Peace Hotel

A Shanghai institution: The Jazz Bar at The Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund. Catch Guinness World Record holders for “The World’s Oldest Jazz Band” seven nights a week.
Rachel Gouk
  • June 13, 2025
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The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (May 2025)

New restaurants opening in Shanghai! Bottega Group expands with Atica and La Diosa, Ocean’s Table opens in the old The Commune Social, Beijing’s Avocado Tree comes to town.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 27, 2025
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Terrace 8 free-flow portman shanghai

Free-Flow Sparkling at Terrace 8 in Jing’an

Terrace 8 is now open in Jing’an! This eighth floor terrace is serving up serious skyline views, sparkling wine free-flow for ¥388, and comforting grill and mezze.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 22, 2025
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gubigubi is a Chinese fusion restaurant in Shanghai that does Western cuisine with influence from Ningbo cuisine.

gubigubi: A Charming Ningbo Fusion Bistro

Ningbo-inspired fusion at gubigubi, a chic bistro with Mediterranean vibes in Shanghai’s former French concession.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 10, 2025
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Bizy Boy is a sandwich shop and pasta bar in Shanghai.

Bizy Boy for Fully Loaded Pastrami Sandwiches

Hailed on social media for having “the best pastrami sandwich in Shanghai,” Bizy Boy delivers sandos and pasta.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 9, 2025
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It’s Back! Shanghai Burger Month 2025 — This May

Shanghai Burger Month is BACK from May 1 to May 31! Eat some epic burgers and enter a lucky draw to win some great prizes! More than ¥10,000 worth to giveaway!
Rachel Gouk
  • May 9, 2025
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