Bresca Bomboloni is a dessert shop specializing in bombolini, filled Italian donuts, priced from ¥22 to ¥26. Fluffy and not too dense.

Jellooo Bistro in Shanghai’s Xintiandi serves an all-day dining menu with elevated bistro dishes, truffle pasta, steaks and desserts.

An excellent French bakery and pastry shop at the Capella Shanghai.

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.

Loon Fung House (龙凤楼) is a well-regarded Cantonese restaurant in Shanghai, known for its refined take on traditional Southern Chinese cuisine and dim sum.

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

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery Shanghai is the coffee giant's premier destination store in China, located in Jing'an district, Shanghai.

Alimentari is a Shanghai homegrown Italian restaurant and deli chain with multiple locations in China. Simple, easy-going Italian classics

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

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

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