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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.

Trends: The Current State of Gin

Gin is having a revival, and has been for the last five years. The three big trends include experiential classes, pink gin, and China’s growing market.
Rachel Gouk
  • December 27, 2019
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Frasca Italian Restaurant: Pasta and Josper Meats

Chef Marino D’Antonio puts his touch on Italian restaurant Frasca at the Middle House. Go here for the pastas, especially the duck ragu.
Rachel Gouk
  • September 5, 2019
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Restaurant News: Pelikan To Close, BOR to Open

Nordic eatery Pelikan will soon close. Chef Kasper Pedersen is placing his team into a new concept—BOR Eatery, opening May 2019.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 10, 2023
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8 Shanghai Chefs Answer: “Why Do Chefs Hate Brunch?”

Brunch. It’s the meal chefs love to hate. It’s the busiest service with the lowest average check and the unruliest diners. Here’s what chefs had to say.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 9, 2019
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Online Grocer FIELDS China Closes, Ceases All Operations on April 19

Online grocer FIELDS China ceases operations on April 19, 2019. An announcement on their website cites investment holding company Sun Art Retail Group.
Rachel Gouk
  • April 19, 2019
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Street Food: Where to Eat Jianbing in Shanghai

Jianbing is China’s most popular breakfast street food. Here’s where you can find this cheap and tasty snack in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 29, 2025
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Taian Table: Shanghai’s Michelin Two-Star Restaurant

Michelin one-star Taian Table arrives at Menu 20. Modern Western cuisine with a distinctive Asian touch at this interactive restaurant in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 20, 2021
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The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (April 2019)

Coming soon: chunbing and northern Chinese cuisine at Peking Inn, plus Heritage by Madison from Austin Hu. Plus: a very unimpressive restaurant.
Rachel Gouk
  • April 10, 2019
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The Best Scoops of Ice Cream in Shanghai

Where to find the best scoops of ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt in Shanghai. From the classic vanilla and chocolate to the funky stuff.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 5, 2021
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A shortlist of restaurant and bar closures in Shanghai this year. Venues citing COVID-19, others closed prior to the outbreak, while some have rebranded.

More Than 50 Venues Have Closed in Q1 2019

The number of restaurants and bars in Shanghai that have closed in the first quarter of 2019 is astounding. This list shows mostly Western venues.
Rachel Gouk
  • April 5, 2019
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