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.
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.
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.
gubigubi: A Charming Ningbo Fusion Bistro
Ningbo-inspired fusion at gubigubi, a chic bistro with Mediterranean vibes in Shanghai’s former French concession.
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.
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!
Whisky & Wontons: Laizhou Bar’s Spicy Take on Sichuan Food
Laizhou Bar dishes up fusion Sichuan and cocktails on Fumin Lu, Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (April 2025)
Takeo Oyama of Sushi Oyama returns to Shanghai, Nono’s Pasta, Bar Bud by The Merchants & Bar Cham, Ultraviolet closes.
Breaking: Canopia Under Fire For Serving Elephant Shit
Shanghai fine dining restaurant Canopia is under fire for serving diners “elephant feces.” Market regulators sealed ingredients, operations halted.
The Best Donuts in Shanghai
From baked and filled to fried and icing dusted, here are the best donuts in Shanghai. Made fresh daily at these cafes around town.