Specters. Shanghai’s rock ’n’ roll / punk stronghold dive bar. Good tunes and good times.

Blaz is a restaurant and wine bar that does French cuisine with Asian inspirations. It has an idyllic terrace with outdoor seating and a cozy dining room.

Egg is a long-standing cafe that does breakfast-y and brunch-y fare.

Funkadeli is an Italian bar and restaurant at the epicenter of Fumin Road’s nightlife. Expect a lively crowd towards the weekend.

A casual Slavic restaurant with mom-n-pop cafe vibes. Russian and Ukrainian home-style dishes and house-infused vodkas.

Trifle is a popular bakery located in the heart of the former French concession in Shanghai. Fresh baked breads and good coffee.

SOiF is a natural wine bar and bistro in Jing’an. Sardines on toast, rustic sharing boards, and comforting European food.

Caminetto is a modern Italian restaurant by chef-operator Kelvin Chai. Asian influences make an appearance.

SoGood Bistro is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in Wenzhou cuisine, emphasizing seafood dishes infused with huadiao wine.

Char Char Bistro is a steak and burger house in Jing’an. Expect straightforward Western staples from grilled king crab legs to quesadillas, too.

O’Mills is a popular artisanal bakery and bistro known for its use of high-quality ingredients and comforting all-day brunch fare.

Moofin is a bakery and cafe known for English muffin sandwiches and other baked goods like croissants, pain au chocolat, and the cruffin, a croissant and muffin hybrid.