The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (August 2020)
New restaurants and bars incoming at two lifestyle developments, Shankang Li and Yanping 98. Also, the revival of the villa on Donghu Lu.
Nomfluence Pop-Up: Malaysian Food Between Buns! Aug 4 at Perch
I’m doing another pop-up! This time, Malaysian food in one of my favorite forms of comfort food—sandwiches! Four sammies and pork belly, coming right up.
Hakkasan Shanghai Will Reopen in September
Following its closure citing COVID-19 in April, Hakkasan Shanghai will reopen at the same location at Bund 18 in September.
I’m Cooking Malaysian Food at Tomatito For One Night Only
I’m super excited to announce that I’ll be doing my first pop-up dinner at Tomatito on Wednesday, July 15! It’s my turn to cook.
Eat Plant-Based in Shanghai: Z-Rou & Plant-Based Food in China
Z-Rou is Shanghai’s own plant-based “meat” product—try it at these five restaurants. Plus: commentary from chefs and operators on plant-based food in China.
Pizza Porn! Homeslice Summer 2020 Pizzas
Here we go again! Homeslice has four new pizzas for Summer 2020. Plus news: Zhongshan Park location to close, and a new venue in Jing’an to open end July.
The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (June 2020)
Upcoming restaurant and bar projects in Shanghai, featuring a couple of new lifestyle developments and big brands. New and hot: Mikkeller Tasting Room.
More Than 70 Shanghai Restaurants Have Closed in 2020 (So Far)
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.
Popeyes Shanghai Opens May 15: Here’s A Preview
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to open its first location in China with a Shanghai flagship on Huaihai Zhong Lu. Here’s a look inside.
Beloved Teppanyaki Restaurant Kagen Closes
Popular teppanyaki restaurant Kagen closes, cites COVID-19 as one of the main causes.