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Shanghai Italian Restaurant List

Italian restaurants in Shanghai are some of the best. I’d argue that Shanghai would rank near the top worldwide with its diverse Italian restaurant scene. Here are the some of the top ones I have visited and haven’t.

The Thirsty Pig Shanghainese List

31 Mar ’12

Favorite Shanghainese Restaurants 1. Old Jesse 吉士, Shanghai – the steamed fish head and drunken crab 2. 小白桦酒家 XiaoBaiHua, Shanghai – deep fried frog legs 3. Restaurant Art Salon, Shanghai – crab roe 4. Fu 1088 福一零八八, Shanghai – braised … Continue reading →

Spice It Up with Shanghai’s Best Kimchi Fried Rice

11 Jul ’11

1/F, Peace Square, 12-20 Shuicheng Lu, near Hongqiao Lu 水城路12-20号和平广场1楼, 近虹桥路 6209-9849

This short article is from the June 16-29 City Weekend print magazine, page 41. Here is the link to the online version. Stay tuned for full write-ups about each restaurant.

Guinness Original Launch Party

22 Nov ’12

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Hello Folks! It certainly has been awhile. Guinness is the world’s best beers – is also one of my favorite beers. I was recently invited to an event which showcased Guinness Original, one of the varieties of the eponymous brand. … Continue reading →

Bar Rouge, Shanghai

11 Sep ’12

What is Bar Rouge Bar Rouge is one of the best nightclubs in the world, not just in Shanghai. Been around for years, Bar Rouge is internationally renown for it fabulous views of the Shanghai nighttime lights, the Huangpu River, … Continue reading →

Le Cafe des Stagiaires, Shanghai

20 Aug ’12

What is Le Cafe des Stagiaires? Le Cafe is a typical neighborhood bar that you’ll find on almost on any street in Europe. Except that it is located in Shanghai, Le Cafe has every bit of warming charm that draws … Continue reading →

Sushi’O, Shanghai

18 Aug ’12

Mushroom Madness Roll (8Pcs) 蘑菇卷(8个) 3 sort of mushrooms, white wine sauce, black pepper, asparagus topped with ganpiao slice and mushroom sauce. 橄榄油煎三菇、黑胡椒、盐一点、白葡萄酒、芦笋上面干飘铺整皮、黄瓜沫.蘑菇酱 - 35 RMB

What is Sushi’O? Sushi’O is a restaurant concept centered around the Japanese dish of sushi. Conventional sushi restaurant have a sushi bar, sometimes with table seating. Sushi’O smashes that idea and centers drinking around sushi and Japanese dishes. With the … Continue reading →

The Sailors Fish And Chips, Shanghai

15 Aug ’12

The Big Set - 88 RMB - with each piece of flounder, pollack and sea bass, some squid rings, shrimps, scallops, and chips. Good Choice for two.

What is The Sailors? Sailors is a little restaurant that features fish and chips, which is, strangely enough, one of two on Yong Kang Lu. At Sailors the charming restaurant has a sort of fast food feel with the crates … Continue reading →

Catch!, Shanghai

13 Aug ’12

What is Catch? Catch! is a small roadside stand of an eatery, with a couple of outdoor sidewalk tables, that does fish – deep fried fish. Arguably the most famous British culinary contribution, fish and chips (what the Americans call … Continue reading →

de Bellotas 贝优塔, Shanghai

10 Jul ’12

Jamon Iberico - iberico Selection/jamon - 125 RMB for 60g or 225 RMB for 120g

What is De Bellotas? De Bellotas is a Spanish restaurant located near Shanghai’s Xintaindi. Situated just a 5 minute walk away, with a couple of other interesting restaurants like Tenya, Bellagio, and Green Massage, De Bellotas occupies a really space … Continue reading →

Da Papa Mario’s 爸爸马里奥, Shanghai

6 Jul ’12

Capricciosa Pizza - Extra dough, tomato, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, artichoke, fresh sausage, oregano - 110 RMB

What is Papa Mario’s? Every neighborhood needs a casual pizza joint, where everyone knows your name. Even in Shanghai, you’ll find just such one, Papa Mario’s. Near peoples’ square, Da Papa Mario’s is a simple Italian restaurant that strives to … Continue reading →