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Cantina Agave Shanghai founder Raffe Ibrahamian

Shanghai Legends: Raffe, Cantina Agave Turns 17

Founder Raffe Inbrahamian on the longevity of Cantina Agave, the longest standing Mexican restaurant in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 11, 2025
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Salvatore "Toto" Giammaria, founder of Totino Panino, an authentic Italian sandwich shop for paninis in Shanghai. Photo @ Nomfluence.

Shanghai’s Panini King: Salvatore Giammaria of Totino Panino

What does it take to make the perfect panini? Salvatore “Toto” Giammaria of Totino Panino has the answer — and a panini shop in Shanghai full of cult-favorite sandwiches to prove it.
Rachel Gouk
  • February 8, 2025
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Chef-founder and restaurateur Eduardo Vargas, Shanghai.

20 Years of Azul! Interview with Chef-Founder Eduardo Vargas

Shanghai’s Latin-Spanish restaurant Azul celebrates its 20th anniversary, a momentous milestone for Eduardo Vargas’ flagship brand.
Rachel Gouk
  • September 12, 2023
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Mimi and Tiantian Wang, co-founders of RAC and Ze-Tian. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Twins Mimi and Tiantian Wang

Co-founders Mimi Wang of popular cafe RAC and Tiantian Wang of national dorayaki chain Ze-Tian. Twins in the same industry share their story.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 7, 2023
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Shinohara "Nana" Noriko, co-founder and CEO of BFB Group, Bottega Shanghai.

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Shinohara “Nana” Noriko, Co-Founder of Bottega Shanghai

Nana is the co-founder & CEO of BFB Group that runs ultra-popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant Bottega, which just opened in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 7, 2023
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Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Ting Ting Liang, RIINK & ROXIE

Ting Ting Liang is the founder of roller-disco resto-bar RIINK and bar ROXIE. She tells of her ups and downs, and her plans for the future.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 6, 2023
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Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Ling Huang, Chef-Founder of Pirata Tapas Bar

Ling Huang is the chef-founder of tapas bar Pirata, where she serves an unconventional and unique form of Spanish-inspired food.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 4, 2023
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Atina Kuo, founder of Xibo Xinjiang restaurant in Shanghai.

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Atina Kuo, Founder of Xibo Restaurant & Bar

Atina Kuo has been operating Xibo Restaurant & Bar in Shanghai since 2009. Her work mission: to preserve her Xibonese heritage through food.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 6, 2023
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Bartender Ana Souza, founder of Post No Bills, a bar in Shanghai. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Bartender-Founder Ana Souza, Post No Bills

Interview with Shanghai-based bartender-operator Ana Souza, founder of “dive chic” cocktail bar Post No Bills. This is her story.
Rachel Gouk
  • April 27, 2023
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Shanghai-based chef Danyi Gao, co-founder of Shake Restaurant & Bar, Bun Cha Cha, Bun Cha Cha Grill, and Black Rock. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Danyi Gao, Shake & Bun Cha Cha

Shanghai-based chef-founder Danyi Gao talks about her origin story, the effects of Covid and lockdown, and future projects.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 2, 2023
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FOTY is a mono-product bakery in Shanghai that specializes in the kouign amann. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

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Han Lin Xuan (翰林轩)

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Rachel Gouk | Writing about food & drink since 2011

Eating my way through all the 🌮 🌮 🌮 Taco Eating my way through all the 🌮 🌮 🌮 Taco Tuesday at La Diosa is a whole vibe 🇲🇽 tacos are just ¥25 each, all day long. 

• Birria y Consomé with dipping broth (Favorite)
• Al Pastor Trompito - Achiote pork with pineapple (2nd spot)
• Carnitas - New! Slow-cooked pork cheek
• Pollo - Smoked jalapeño pulled chicken
• Pescado Estilo Baja - Battered cod with avocado crema
• Gringa - Shredded pork with mozzarella & pineapple
• Quesadilla - Loaded with cheese, dressed as a taco

🌮 @ladiosa.sh 

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🔘 La Diosa
📍 1/F, 82 Xinle Lu 新乐路82号 
📞 33682997
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#shanghaieats #shanghai #zaishanghai #shanghaifood #tacosarelife #tacotuesday🌮 #zaishanghai
Enter white truffle season at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOM Enter white truffle season at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai.

Last October, I had the rare opportunity to experience a very special menu at the Michelin two-star restaurant, where all three chefs were present: the legendary founder Umberto Bombana @umbertobombana (Hong Kong 3 ⭐️) and his protégés Nicolò Rotella @nick_rotella (Shanghai 2 ⭐️) & Marino D’Antonio @marinodantonio (Macau 1 ⭐️). 

So. Much. White. Truffle!

White truffle season runs until late December / early January — now serving, along with other equally excellent non-truffle seasonal dishes. 

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🔘 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai
📍 6/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu 圆明园路169号六楼
📞 021 60872890
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#米其林 #shanghaieats #shanghai #shanghaifood #michelinrestaurant #michelinstarchef #finedining #italianfood
At Beijing‘s Michelin-starred Giada Garden, Exec At Beijing‘s Michelin-starred Giada Garden, Executive Chef Cielo Liu @changliuchef begins a new culinary chapter.

His cooking is deeply rooted in Italian tradition, yet he holds a firm belief: the future of flavor knows no borders. 

His Italian cuisine is a natural convergence of his Chinese heritage and Japanese culinary experience.

· Pasta aged with koji to boost umami
· Chinese yellow wine for aromatics
· And a ravioli inspired by a xiaolongbao. 

This is Cielo Liu, and the latest menu at Giada Garden.

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🔘 Giada Garden
📍 3/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Street 建国门外大街1号中国大饭店三层
📞 010-65057671
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#michelinguide #michelinrestaurant #beijing #beijingfood #finedining #italianfood #michelinstarchef #finedininglovers
Proper bahn mi! Yep. In Shanghai. Feral Bahn Mi Proper bahn mi! Yep. In Shanghai.

Feral Bahn Mi 

• Started out back in May as a pop-up street cart (totally illegal, totally gangsta) that roamed Shanghai. Now it has found a brick n mortar on Maoming Bei Lu.

🥖 The bread is... THE RIGHT KIND. You usually don’t find this in Shanghai. The bread has an extremely thin, brittle crust, shattering at a bite. And the crumb is soft, airy, and cotton-like — it’s like biting through a hard meringue. 

To order: Lemongrass chicken & crispy pork belly. Sauces are dope too, I favor the “buttery fruit chili sauce”.

📍82 Maoming Bei Lu 茂名北路82号

#shanghaifood #sandwiches #shanghaieats #zaishanghai #shanghaifoodie #上海美食 #bahnmi
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