Loushang: Late Night Cantonese-Style Hotpot in Shanghai
Loushang Hotpot (楼上火锅) is an upmarket Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in fresh seafood. Oh, and it’s open until 4am.
3 New Openings: Shanghai Love, Genesis, SUR
Beverage brand Shanghai Love opens a brick & mortar, automotive brand Genesis has a restaurant in Xintiandi, and Mediterranean restaurant SUR in Tianzifang.
New & Hot: Juke, A Neighborhood Eatery on Dongping Lu
Juke is an intimate 18-seater neighborhood eatery on Dongping Lu serving a chef-driven menu of Mediterranean food with Asian accents alongside wines.
Favorite New Restaurants in Shanghai From 2021
A round-up of my favorite new restaurant openings in Shanghai from the past year, plus a shortlist of notable mentions. A good recap of 2021.
The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (December 2021)
New restaurant openings in Shanghai include Atelier Izakaya 2.0, Cages One East, and Juke. Coming soon is Yaya’s, Michelin-backed projects, and more.
Breaking News: Element Fresh Closing Stores Across China?
Healthy fast-casual restaurant chain Element Fresh issues an internal notice informing management that it will close multiple store across China.
4 Winter Menus: Cuivre, High Yaki, Colca, Highline
Hearty winter warming dishes from seafood stew to beef bourguignon, revisiting one of my favorite yakiniku restaurants, and a festive afternoon tea.
Casual Yunnan Restaurant Slurp & Sip For Noodles and More
Yunnan staple Slurp opens a casual eatery on Yanping Lu, an oden bar in the lane across The Cannery, and a French-Japanese bistro in Yongping Li.
Where to Eat Raclette & Fondue in Shanghai
Raclette and fondue, both oh-so cheesy and equally delicious. Here’s a list of restaurants in Shanghai that serve them, plus links on how to DIY at home.
Travel China: Taoye 桃野 Boutique Hotel in Lishui, Zhejiang
Stay at Taoye 桃野, a boutique hotel located in Songzhuang, Lishui, Zhejiang province. It’s a gorgeous property within a serene 100-person village.