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HORROR IN THE 'HA I Shanghai Ghost Stories For Halloween

12 Meet The Coffee Alchemists 18 The Perfect Shoe For A Perfect You 26 Have You Seen China's Bigfoot?

31 Sanya Supplement 32 Eat, Pray, Love in China

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CONTENTS

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UPFRONT Around Town

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OPinion

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The weird and wonderful happenings around Shanghai over the last month Resident satirist Pupkin talks about those he’s loved and lost

COVER STORY: SHANGHAI's MOST HAUNTED

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FEATURE STORY: Something’s Brewing...

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Talk uncovers a series of Shanghai ghost stories, just in time for Halloween

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Where to get the best gourmet coffee in town

CITY LIVING Health & beauty Talk

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What’s Hot, What’s Cool

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Style Talk

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Property Talk

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Local & Community Talk

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Tech Talk

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Travel Talk

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Education & FAMILY Talk

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Sport Talk

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Nurse Mary shares her advice on getting over jetlag Spa review Some of the best facials in town Got Class: Luis Murillo talks about the rich and the poor This month’s must-buys

Sole Mates: Getting that Cinderella moment with perfectly fitted handmade shoes Let There Be Light: Making your room over for a brighter winter

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SANYA

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Yuyuan Lu Think Pink: China’s first Pretty in Pink Ball to raise money for breast cancer Businss Talk interview with Rebecca Fannin

Gadgets & Gizmos Hello Mr Octopussy: Xinchejian showcases their latest invention Blog of the Month Magical Mozambique: Uncovering some of the world’s best beaches Legends of the Fall: Seeking out China’s very own Bigfoot in Shennongjia Travel Deals Ready, Steady… Get Active: A day in the life of an Active Kidz volunteer Kid’s Quiz Youth Talk Family Calendar

Eat, Pray, Love: The Sanya Edition – 32 Surf’s Up, Sanya – 34 Sensational Spas – 36

Who’s The Clown Now: Jon Robinson discusses the EPOC workout scam

Where to Stay - 37

THE SCENE Dining Out

Chefs, features, news, reviews and more

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Chief Executive Officer: Minnie Yeung Director: Kwok Fa Managing Editor: Kerry Allen Executive Editor: Tom Mangione Features Editor: Melissa K Trias Contributors: Paul Adams, Linda Atkins, Steph Buckingham, Sam Daniels, Arnd Dewald, Alastair Dickie, Mary A Drobnak, Casey Hall, Robyn Hughes, Linda Joyce, Hannah Luginsland, James Morrison, Michelle Ozier, Rupert Pupkin, Jon Robinson, Elena Rubanik, Mat Ryan, Sheila Seiler, Jonathan Tan, James Weir Photographer: Emanuel Slavescu Executive Publishing Director: Judy Liu Production Director: David Wang Designer: Sylvie Xu Process Manager: Amy Zhou Financial Controller: Peter Chen

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WINE Talk

Taste Test: The Shed compares a selection of wines from around town Sherpa’s Pairings: Sherpa’s offer advice on what wine pairs with your meal

Night Talk

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Live Talk

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People

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What’s On

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Hotel Talk

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It’s a Date

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Listings

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The latest spots on the Shanghai & South China night scene To Drink The Drink: Getting a more refined experience out of your tipple Tributes of Terror: Shanghai’s very own Rocky Horror Show

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See who went where and who wore what Your monthly calendar guide to Shanghai Hotel offers and deals Hotel of the month Suite Talk Hotel deals, meals and more The absolute essentials

IN THE KNOW RMB

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Interactive

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October Follies

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Reviews: Records, Movies, Books

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Trivia and Horoscopes Causes to celebrate the month of October

EDITOR’S LETTER There’s a certain chill in the air at the moment, and it’s not just because the season’s changing.

This month, we uncovered some of the most scary ghost stories from around the city (page 10) that’ll make you think twice before sleeping with the light off, and we also may have caught a glimpse of China’s very own Bigfoot (page 26).

Yes, it’s Halloween, and so there’s plenty going on around town, including Yuyintang’s annual tribute show (page 50) with local artists performing some of the most epic covers of their favourite rock bands.

Black Sabbath and System of a Down are two of the tribute bands making an appearance this year, and if someone impersonating Ozzy doesn’t have you quaking in your boots, we don’t know what will.

Still, maybe you want to hop on a plane and escape Shanghai altogether, and for that we have our pullout Sanya Supplement (page 31) this month, with information on where to catch a wave (page 34), where to indulge in a spa getaway (page 36) and where to find yourself on an Eat, Pray, Love style journey (page 32) for the ultimate escape. Still, make sure you mind the jetlag (page 14).

If, like us, you’re staying in Shanghai this month, we suggest you keep yourself protected against the coming cold with a nice warm cup of gourmet coffee (page 12) and a therapeutic facial (page 15). What more could you want as you kick back and read about the latest bar (page 46) and restaurant openings (page 40) in your favourite Shanghai magazine, Talk?

Kerry Allen

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UPFRONT

AROUND TOWN

Around Town

Your news round-up for the month of October 1.8 million coloured contacts estimated to be worth more than RMB 61 million, bringing the operation to a halt in the blink of an eye.

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On 15 September, the Shanghai City Government tested its air raid sirens for half an hour around noon. As the shrill noises reverberated across the city, everyone generally went about their business, except of course for all the laowai who didn’t get the memo.

Clutching their passports tightly, they ran around willy-nilly thinking all was lost… until a Chinese friend explained what was going on.

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Three men were arrested in Shanghai’s Songjiang District last month for manufacturing fake, sub-standard coloured contact lenses. During the raid of the suspects’ warehouse and production centre, police seized

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out a new Chinese proficiency test, the SHNC, which focuses more on daily communication skills as opposed to the esoteric grammar and intensive reading and writing requirements of the HSK. Still, to get good marks on this test, you’ll probably have to get your Chinese above the “wo yao zhe ge” level.

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The Jinshan Rail Line, also known as Line 22 in the Shanghai Metro system, began trial service last month on 20 September.

The 56 kilometre long line cut commute times to half an hour for residents travelling to Shanghai South Railway Station from the distant suburbs. No word yet on whether this gives commuters enough time to read all their new Weibo posts.

Shanghai’s netizens were whipped into a frenzy by a picture of a young female student carrying two Gucci bags as “gifts” for her teacher during last month’s Teachers’ Day. To help ensure good recommendations and special attention for their children at school, in recent years Chinese parents have continued to give teachers more and more extravagant gifts. It looks like becoming a teacher is rewarding in more ways that we thought.

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The Shanghai Government passed a law last month imposing fines of up to RMB 100,000 against those caught illegally

collecting and processing the potentially toxic digouyou, swill or gutter oil. Restaurants selling their swill oil to these collectors could face fines of up to RMB 50,000 under the new law as well. Here’s to that next spicy Sichuan fish dish swimming in a pot of noncarcinogenic oil!

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Saving up to buy a car here in Shanghai?

Better save to buy a license plate, too! The average price for buying a car license plate in Shanghai at auction hit an all-time high last month according to the Shanghai Commodity International Auction Company. At RMB 66,425, the current average is RMB 3,866 more than the previous month.

Think you know Shanghai? Tell us what this image is of for your chance to win a Wan Li Restaurant dining voucher worth RMB 200, courtesy of The Renaissance Shanghai Pudong.

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Shanghai’s foreigners breathed a collective sigh of relief as Shanghai rolled

Last month's winner: Maarten van der Meij Deadline: 25 October

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UPFRONT

OPINION... WITH PUPKIN

The Warm Embrace of Isolation Rupert Pupkin

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aving spent decades in the muddy trenches of romantic relationships, I am ready to surrender, to raise the white flag and bow out before the onset of desperation. I’ve failed at love so utterly that I wonder if it is not my destiny to become one of those perennially tanned and childless expats who take exquisite care of themselves well into their sunset years, whose only surviving legacy is a stack of meticulously folded clothes and the remnants of a Hong Kong bank account.

If I paint a bleak picture it is because as I stand on the threshold of 51, having loved but a few, I find myself alone, by choice, in a city crowded with physical beauty. The reality is setting in after a dozen years that the art of courtship, as practiced in the East, will forever remain a mystery to me, a mystery wrapped in a glossy riddle and tied with an absurd pink bow.

At this juncture, a man in a similar boat might get a dog, to have and to hold till a vet puts it down. But not I, says the ageing expat; a pet would infringe on my freedom, the great upside of singledom (alongside not having to share stuff with someone who’s ultimately a stranger).

And so Shiva, spread your arms and welcome me to the Land of Solitude, for this is a place where I’m not required to take responsibility for another human

being, where I can sit out the first and last dance without a scintilla of guilt. * * * It was in Korea, in the early 1990s, that I thought I found what I was seeking: women of simple beauty who didn’t wear safety pins in their noses and demand rollicking climaxes. They didn’t necessarily fit the stereotype of being petite and passive, but they did betray a curious interest in bookish Western fellows in khaki, and I bungled several opportunities for a normal life. * * * As a child, I’d stumbled upon a sheaf of erotic Japanese woodcuts hidden behind some less titillating titles in my father’s library, and this early introduction to the Asian aesthetic influenced certain choices in my adult life, despite a nagging sense that I might not secure a soul mate who understood the nuances of ‘knock knock’ jokes. The buxom blonde bombshell never held much appeal, whereas the slender, silky-soft Sirens of Seoul blew me away.

In the end, they also blew me off.

America had not prepared me for

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the vagaries of love in the East, where practicality often trumps passion. A committed secular humanist with an allergy to the slightest whiff of tribalism, I never stood a chance in these homogenous precincts. Yet my heart would take several more beatings before that sad fact sunk in. * * * Off I flew to Shanghai, a smorgasbord for men (according to women), but also a place with a dizzying spread of agendas, intrigues and traps to navigate. Born in a land where “no” is an unambiguous rejection and not just a phrase deployed in some farcical

passion ritual, I was unable to assimilate romantically. My attempts at seduction invariably failed, they said “no,” and I took them at their word. If it was a smorgasbord, the emotional tariff was confusingly high.

A few eventually said “yes,” and once I’d helped them achieve a level of English proficiency and they’d extracted from me all the knowledge and love that can be plucked from a greying self-centred poet with a year-round tan, we said “bye bye.”

Then, in Hong Kong, my hopes for true love were rekindled. It seemed I might share more in common with the educated, worldly women of the former British colony. Indeed, the fragrant harbour was filled with romantic potential. But the singles of Hong Kong, Western and local, wowed me only with their banality (which was easier to comprehend in English).

In my self-imposed exile in the Land of Solitude, I find that I’m listening more and more to an inner voice telling me to “try Brazil.” But unless I can unhook myself from the drip of selfishness and accept that nothing and no one is perfect (least of all me), I’m afraid I’ll end up with a yearround tan and meticulously folded clothes, writing a spirited defence of isolation.

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CITY LIVING

COVER STORY

Sh a n gh a i’ s M o st Ha un ted Robyn Hughes

Summer has drawn to a close and the nights are growing longer and darker. Chestnut vendors have begun to appear on the streets and our flip-flops and shorts will soon be replaced with thick coats and scarves. What better time than now to settle down in a cozy room, dim the lights and read about ghost stories. Talk Magazine met up with Daniel Newman, Managing Director of Newman Tours, to hear some of the more chilling tales from around the city.

Welcome to Shanghai’s dark places.

D a n ceh a ll S p i r i t s Once one of the most decadent and notorious landmarks of Shanghai, it is no surprise that the Paramount Theatre (218 Yuyuan Lu, near Huashan Lu) has a few ghosts gliding around its once magnificent architecture. One, who has been seen haunting the fifth floor by workers on the premises, is the ghost of a young, beautiful Chinese woman.

In the late 1930s, during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, this elegant dancer was approached by a Japanese colonial officer and ordered to dance

with him. After repeatedly refusing his advances, a fight broke out and the officer was ejected. Refusing to be slighted in such a way, he snuck back into the Paramount after closing, found his way to the dressing room and shot the young dancer down dead in cold blood.

It has been said that this tragic figure has been unable to move on from her violent passing and her quiet ghost has since been seen dancing alone, slowly and sadly, at the place where she met her tragic end.

S o und s o f S o r r ow With its massive skyscrapers and air of uncompromising modernity, Xujiahui seems about as far removed from ghosts and superstition as you can get. As any good horror writer will tell you, however, it is the shadows that lurk underneath the trappings of normality that disturb us the most.

A D ra g on’ s Ta le It may be that you have already heard of Shanghai’s most famous ghost, from the seemingly unlikely location of the Yan’an Elevated Highway. If not, you may have at least noticed and wondered about the ornate pillar decorated with nine golden dragons which stands out at the road’s junction with Chengdu Lu. This modern legend states that during the construction of the highway, while holes were being drilled to support the massive posts that hold the road aloft, the drills hit something that they couldn’t go through. The construction team was naturally perplexed by the sudden failure of their tools and began searching, somewhat fruitlessly, for answers.

Having exhausted all avenues, they eventually consulted an elderly monk

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who explained that the problem was not with their equipment, but because they were trying to drill their way through a dragon’s tail. The monk assured the team that he would be able to communicate and negotiate with the dragon on their behalf.

You may have, for instance, walked past one Xujiahui department store on Hengshan Lu at night and wondered about the rather disquieting children’s music that is often played at closing time (certainly a curious change from the

usual bland elevator music which chases lingering browsers out onto the streets).

Maybe these shoppers would prefer not to know that the mall was originally built where an orphanage used to stand, where the unfortunate children homed were neglected and abandoned leading to more than one death. Playing children’s music, not only at closing time but all through the night, is said to calm the lost souls of these poor children, as well as helping the guards who patrol the site at night to drown out the children’s cries (which many claim to have often heard).

After a few days of negotiation with the dragon, the monk confirmed to the bewildered workers that it did consent to moving its tail but only if the construction team would wait until an auspicious day on which they would build and decorate a pillar in its honour. Dutifully the workers waited for the date, on which the pillar was erected, the dragon moved its tail and construction continued without a hitch.

It is now not unknown for students in Shanghai to pray to the dragon when seeking luck in their exams.

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The G rea t Sha ngha i Gh ost Tour

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n 2010, Daniel Newman established Newman Tours to help expats better understand Chinese history and culture. “Learning through having fun has always made a lot of sense to me, and it seemed like an obvious idea [to create a ghost tour], especially as it was one of the first of its kind in China,” said Daniel.

“When I was 18 years old and first came to China, I noticed that a lot of the curation wasn't up to scratch. It seemed rather sad that incredible sites like the Forbidden City were misrepresented with Chinglish signs that seemed more interested in conveying the dimensions of a room rather than the fascinating events that took place inside of it. For this reason I decided to set up a tour company that would help foreigners better understand Chinese history and culture.

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The atmosphere on the tour was friendly and relaxed and it struck us that this could be an interesting way for newcomers to the city and long term expats alike, to meet new people and discover some more interesting aspects of Shanghai’s diverse history.

As we moved from point to point we shared stories and jokes and, as the stories got creepier, there was a bit of good natured teasing of the jumpier members of the group. While our editor was the easiest to scare (please don't fire me), I am not ashamed to admit that, even as a seasoned ghost tour pro (having previously been involved in ghost tours in the UK), I may have been a little bit spooked more than once.

The tour lasted for approximately two hours and certainly packed in a lot of information, but we were never exerted by the walking. I was surprised to discover how little actual distance was covered compared to how much we had learnt. Not only had our knowledge of Shanghai's history improved but we were also given a crash course in Chinese towards the end of the tour!

“We originally collected as many ghost stories from around Shanghai as we could,” he says, “from books, the internet and from speaking to people living in the city.

Then we marked the location of each ghost story on a map with a red sticker. We hired a van and spent a day driving around to each location before settling on Jing'an as the best place to base the tour.”

And so Talk Magazine's bravest staff members went along on one of the tours to see just how scary Shanghai really is.

The tour started at 7pm outside of Jing'an Temple. Our group of eight, nicely divided into half skeptics and half believers, was quite giggly at the beginning with none of us really knowing what to expect. The constant stream of traffic and bustle of people in Jing'an seemed to be in defiance of the very idea of ghosts. But to begin, we were directed to seek protection from any spirits, by rubbing the paw of one of Jing’an Temple’s guardian lions, before setting off to our next location, the famous Paramount

With our new vocabulary and tales of haunted malls, mad monks and vengeful spirits lurking in our heads we were all given a floating lotus lantern to take back. Mine is currently floating in the sink, in case any of the tour's subjects decided to follow me home.

Newman Tours' Shanghai Ghost Tour runs a public tour every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 - 9pm and costs RMB 260 for adults, RMB 240 for students and RMB 190 for children.

Private ghost tours require a minimum of three guests and can run at anytime, the price for adults is RMB 290. Web: www.newmantours.com/Newman_Tours/Ghost_Tour.html.

E-mail: daniel@newmantours.com

A re yo u a gh ost b uster?

Think you’ve got what it takes to brave the Ghost Tour? Catch a sneak preview on www.newmantours. com/Newman_Tours/Granny_Ghost_Video.html and prove that you ain’t afraid of no ghosts!

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erhaps it is best to leave you with these stories of our accommodating dragon, the ghostly dancer and children’s songs masking the cries of orphaned children. However before we do, one final thought from Shanghai based author Paul French: “In the UK, if you wished to build on a graveyard (given that foundations would need to be sunk through graves), you’d need to work with the relevant local authority and diocese to determine whether it’s a Protestant, Jewish, Catholic etc. grave.

It seems unlikely to me that that happened in Shanghai, given the pace of construction. And, if it did, then the question is this: where did the remains (and the ghosts) go?"

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FEATURE

Something’s Brewing in Shanghai Tom Mangione

At Seesaw Coffee, tucked away in a small creative office complex off of Yuyuan Lu, a barista boils water in a contraption more suited to a chemistry class than a coffee shop. At Sumerian, a giant apparatus of connected globes of water slowly drips down through two beakers of coffee grounds. At MQ Coffee, nestled in an apartment at the top of an old building in the hustle and bustle of Nanjing Xi Lu, coffee beans are roasted. And over at the illy Coffee University on Tongren Lu, a classroom full of Chinese baristas in training commit to blind taste tests of different coffees. Specialty coffee culture has arrived in Shanghai.

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conomically, it’s no surprise that Shanghai has seen the sudden arrival of such a large number of specialty coffee shops. As the Chinese market for coffee opens up, there is an incredible potential for growth. Lin Chen, Marketing Manager at illy Coffee China says, “Shanghai is a huge market for specialty coffee, roasted and ground, consuming almost 35% of the volume for the whole country. In the past five years, the specialty coffee market in China has been growing at 12 - 13% per year. Worldwide, coffee consumption has been growing at around 2.5% annually.”

The result of this is that big chains like Starbucks are also moving more aggressively into the Chinese market.

Currently there are over 570 Starbucks stores in 48 China cities, and Starbucks is looking to open an astounding 1,500 stores across the mainland by 2015.

“Starbucks is having really successful business,”

says David Seminsky, owner of Sumerian, a specialty coffee shop on Shaanxi Bei Lu. “I wouldn’t identify them as specialty coffee, but they’re certainly having success. Starbucks has announced that they eventually see China surpassing the US in terms of store count.”

But what exactly is specialty coffee? How does it differ from the kinds of coffee that you find at big chains like Starbucks or Costa Coffee? Cai Zhongshun, owner of MQ Coffee, a speciality coffee shop in Huangpu district offering unique blends of Colombian, Guatemalan and Yirgacheffe (Ethiopian) beans, says “first, the difference is freshness. After we roast the beans, we use them within seven days. But at Starbucks or Costa, most of the beans were roasted more than half a year ago.

“We also provide micro batches of different coffee, each with different tastes. At a big chain, everything tends to taste the same.”

Many specialty coffee shops such as MQ Coffee and Sumerian will import beans from all around the world, from Ethiopia to Guatemala, from Columbia to Bali. And because they are smaller operations, they can often afford to import from areas where big name coffee companies can’t, due to the sheer amount of coffee that big companies require for their operations.

Of course, there’s a trade-off to using small selections of coffee and roasting them individually. Large coffee companies like Starbucks and even specialty coffee companies like illy (who specialise in one

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signature blend of coffee, although they now have plans to experiment with smaller blends), use processes that allow them to produce coffee of a certain standard.

But because so much more of the process for small specialty coffee stores takes place by hand, variations in the flavour of the coffee are significant. “If I had a coffee shop across the street [as well], and you had a cup of coffee here and a cup of coffee there, I don’t know if it would taste the same,” says Seminsky. “I’d like to say our coffee is consistently fantastic, but inconsistently tasting.”

Since the coffee at specialty coffee shops varies so widely, baristas and professional coffee makers, need to have a deep understanding of their product. “If you want to become a senior barista, you need to understand coffee beans, how they are roasted and how the temperature and the grinder affects the taste,” says Tom Zong owner of Seesaw Coffee. Chen notes, “If you ask a barista [what makes a good cup of coffee], he’ll say that everything is important: using the right beans, grinding in the right way, keeping the water at the right temperature, using the right machine, the right milk, everything.” Seminsky can’t emphasise enough the importance of a good barista, either. “A barista can make all the difference. He or she can take a bad roast and turn it into a fantastic espresso.”

Becoming a good barista is a commitment. The coffee university at illy Coffee is particularly rigorous. Providing specialty coffee solutions to hotels and restaurants, from equipment, servicing and menu planning to training professional baristas, illy has a high standard of professionalism, with only two or three students passing out of a class of eighteen.

Seesaw is also committed to creating its own coffee university to train baristas for its own shops, and going through the process of becoming a barista here requires similar dedication. “It depends on the person, but it can take around six to seven months to make Seesaw standard coffee, and that’s just the basics,” says Zong.

At the moment, specialty coffee is taking hold in Shanghai, but it looks to be just the beginning. As more baristas become trained and local consumers grow a taste for specialty coffee, undoubtedly Shanghai will see more and more specialty coffee shops appearing over the city. Cai says, “Chinese consumers don’t have enough understanding of specialty coffee right now, but there’s something good about Chinese consumers. If you give them the chance to understand a better product, then they are likely to choose it.”

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Going Gourmet Kerry Allen

For a cup of coffee with a real kick, Talk visited three of the best specialty coffee houses around the city to find out what all the buzz was about.

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Kafelaku Coffee Walking into Kafelaku Coffee on the edge of Tianzifang, one of the first things you notice is the presence of the store’s logo and large black and white pictures of cats on the walls, a firm reminder of what it is you’re about to drink. Kafelaku Coffee specialises in offering Kopi Luwak coffee, one of the world’s most expensive varieties of coffee produced in Indonesia, the Philippines, East Timor and Vietnam, and what makes it so special is that it is made using coffee beans that have been passed through the digestive tract of a cat. This lends to an especially aromatic taste with less bitterness than most other coffees, and although a cup of pure Kopi Luwak coffee sells for a less than affordable RMB 268 (although there are blended Kopi Luwak coffees for a more affordable RMB 128 - 138), any serious coffee fanatic would do well to give Kafelaku a try. Rich and lustrous, this reviewer can testify to coffee being as good as they come in Shanghai. Our only complaint however was that the coffee came served in a paper cup (as did everyone’s who was drinking coffee within the store); not what you’d expect when you consider the price you’re paying.

1F, SML Centre, 618 Xujiahui Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: (400) 101 0188. Web: www.kafelaku.com.cn

Walking into newly opened Seesaw Café, a stylish and contemporarily decorated courtyard café within the Jing’an Design Centre creative space, the smell of coffee wafts through the air, literally begging to be tried. And the special attention of the waiters, who carefully time and check the process of distilling and brewing of every individual drink, means that you know yours is a cup that is going to be served with love. At present, there’s only a choice of simple egg or tuna sandwiches to be enjoyed alongside your drink, meaning that this probably isn’t the best place to come on your lunch break. Still, with the sandwiches costing only RMB 20 you can hardly complain;

The Sidamo coffee (RMB 35) recommended to me by the staff made using an Arabica coffee bean grown in Ethiopia - took time to arrive, but was well worth the wait.

A dry yet deeply aromatic coffee, the scent of it was enough to want to inhale it, and the taste did more than enough to complement that.

Rm 101, 433 Yuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu. Tel: 5204 7828.

Web: www.seesawcoffee.com

Sumerian Café It may only be small in size, with little room to seat more than ten people, but what this little coffee shop lacks in the quantity of its seating, it more than makes up for in quality, whether it be in the staff ’s knowledge of what it takes to make a good coffee, or the selection of freshly brewed coffees and cakes (with the cheesecake we tried on our tasting flown over that day from Pennsylvania). If one word has to be emphasised to sum up Sumerian, then that word is ‘fresh’.

On the occasion that I visited Sumerian and asked which of the coffees the staff

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you’re getting an absolute bargain. Add to that the effort that goes into making your coffee, whether you opt for an espresso brewed (RMB 15 - 25) or a single origin coffee (RMB 25 - 35), the prices make Seesaw a mandatory place for any coffee enthusiast to have on their list.

recommended (from a short list of standard hot and iced coffees, prices ranging from RMB 23 for an Espresso to RMB 43 for an Affogato), I was asked a few questions about my drinking habits. Whether I liked my coffee hot or iced and with or without milk determined that I was to be served a cappuccino (RMB 36) using some newly imported beans that the waitress recommended, and which my waitress freshly roasted.

The result was a sensationally aromatic coffee with foam lovingly shaped into a heart, paired perfectly with a slice of rich and creamy cheesecake.

415 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 136 2174 0969. Web: www.sumeriancoffee.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Coping with Jet Lag… Mary A Drobnak RN BSN MSN

Heading out of China this long National Holiday break?

Nurse Mary offers some tips on handling jet lag.

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ir travel across timezones has become the norm for those of us living abroad. Many of us will ‘go home’ several times a year, and those of us who are business professionals may fly several times a month or more on lengthy flights to far away destinations. But air flight across timezones causes many of us to suffer a variety of symptoms that are the direct result of our internal body clock or circadian rhythm being disrupted. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as ‘jet lag’.

Jet lag is a temporary disorder that affects adults and children alike, and causes us to experience fatigue, insomnia and also a number of physical and emotional symptoms including bowel changes (constipation or diarrhoea), headaches, anxiety, nausea and dehydration. Some even report heartbeat irregularities and increased susceptibility to illness.

When we travel and are exposed to daylight and darkness earlier or later than our bodies know as usual, our bodies’ internal alarm clock (known as the hypothalamus) may prompt activities that throw us out of sync. The hypothalamus cannot immediately adjust to the hormone melatonin, which is released when the body perceives darkness to stimulate sleep, and withheld when the body perceives light, prompting us to be active. This delay in the release and withholding of melatonin plays a key role in our bodies’ rhythm

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adjusting to different time zones because it takes several days for the hypothalamus to readjust.

Typically experts say that it will take a day per timezone to fully adjust. Two timezones equals two days, six timezones equals five or six days, and jet lag is usually at its most severe one to two days after landing.

Although there is no way to truly prevent jet lag there are many ways to help stave off some symptoms and experience an easier recovery when travelling.

Be in good physical condition

Being physically fit will enable you to cope with long travel and schedule changes better.

Physical exercise, eating right and getting plenty of sleep improves physical stamina, increasing ones ability to adapt easier.

Avoid alcohol and caffeine

Both alcohol and caffeine dehydrate and will disrupt sleeping schedules as well as increase nervousness, anxiety and general discomfort.

Drink water

This should go without saying. Water is most important to consume before, during and after a long flight to prevent dehydration and revitalise your system.

Move around on the plane

Stand up and move around the plane every 1-2 hours. Exercise your legs, arms and neck during a flight while seated. Remaining active will ward off stiffness, decrease swelling and improve blood flow and circulation, making you feel more refreshed and prevent complications that can arise from sitting in one place for a long period of time.

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Send Nurse Mary your health questions and concerns at nursemary.talk@gmail.com

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes

Throw vanity to the wind; it is more important that you feel comfortable than look good on the airplane. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Avoid heels and tight clothing, and layer clothing to adjust easier if you are going to a climate that will be colder or warmer than where you boarded. Dress for your destination.

Adapt to the local schedule

Probably the most logical advice is to mentally tune in to the new local timezone and adapt to this schedule as soon as you arrive. One strategy is to set your watch to the new local time upon departure, thus beginning the process of mental adaptation. So for example, if you arrive at 6am local time (but midnight your time), attempt to eat breakfast and adjust to the local schedule straight away.

Exposure to sunlight/daylight will allow your body to sync with daytime activities, helping

What: Balinese Massage (90 min) Where: Le Spa at Le Meridien Hotel. 10F, Le Royal Meridien Hotel, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Xizang Zhong Lu. Tel: 3318 9999 ext 7900. Web: www.starwoodhotels.com/ lemeridien Why: Who can deny a massage with the right touch?

How much: RMB 950 Walking into Le Spa, one is greeted with a smile and a cup of warm tea to prepare you for a traditional Indonesian-style massage of special aromatic oils. The Balinese treatment that I received, which relaxes the muscles using distinctive thumb and fingertip techniques is said to increase blood flow and sensitise the nerve endings, and was recommended as one of the spa’s best offerings.

My massage began with smooth, even kneading on my legs, arms and back. My masseuse rid my feet of tension by pulling on each individual toe, paying extra attention

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your hypothalamus reset the circadian rhythm faster. Additionally, avoid napping especially during the time that would be normal to be sleeping in your original time zone. Napping will hinder the adjustment of your biological time clock. Try to remain awake until bedtime in your arrival time zone and wake up at the local time in order to transition faster.

Advice for the frequent traveller who stays only a few days in other timezones and returns back to the original timezone often: keep in tune with certain activities from your place of departure, such as eating times. This will help your body remain in sync with your primary schedule (of the original timezone) to avoid some of the physical symptoms associated with jet lag, in particular a change in bowel habits.

Whether you are a frequent traveller or fly only a few times a year across timezones, jet lag is likely to occur. Remember the best way to be able to cope with jet lag is by being in good physical condition, moving around on the plane, drinking plenty of water, mentally tune in to your new timezone, and once you've landed, adapting to the schedule and exposing yourself to daylight, in order to sync your circadian rhythm faster. Safe travels!

to the arch of my soles, thus undoing the soreness from the many steps I’ve trekked through the former French Concession and the Jing’an Temple areas over the past month.

Having requested a strong-pressure treatment, my masseuse relentlessly rubbed with meticulously practiced techniques, allowing no point of tension to be left untouched. As she changed from palm strokes to finger movements, she incorporated warm outbursts of friction into the mix with rapid turns of the wrist and intense rubbing against the sore small of my back - a very impressive trick that was much appreciated.

The treatment came to a gentle close as I felt staccato-finger taps across my face and temples to stimulate my facial muscles and energise me after my peaceful hour and a half of rest. I sat up feeling refreshed and serene, feeling healthy and robust, ready to face the world with a newfound zest for life.

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Three Fantastic Facials Kerry Allen, Melissa K Trias & Steph Buckingham

Summer’s officially over, and the onset of autumn means one thing: bad skin. Talk Magazine sought out three of the best places to go in town (whatever your price range) to turn that dry, blotchy mess into a soft, strokeable visage.

Kiss goodbye to those unsightly pores; say hello to a beautiful new you!

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Villy’s Nail Studio What: Crystal Brilliant Purifying Facial (60 min) Where: 123 Wulumuqi Bei Lu, near Yuyuan Lu. Tel: 3255 8131 How Much: RMB 220 If you’re a long-term facial fan and looking for somewhere to make your regular (budget permitting, of course) then Villy’s on Wulumuqi Bei Lu is a really worthy find. Of course, its name might not make it an obvious choice for those seeking out a place to get their tired skin cleansed, toned and moisturised, but loyal Villy’s visitors know otherwise; her fantastic facials are one of Shanghai’s best kept secrets.

After browsing the assorted jewellery bits and pieces that owner Villy Lee regularly brings into her store, my treatment began with my settling into a big comfy chair to enjoy a warm facial cleanse, and a head massage to help my mind unfurl.

An assortment of aromatherapy creams and oils were then used on my face, which my therapist spent time

massaging in lovingly, using hypnotic techniques which held me under a spell.

While I inhaled the sweetly scented creams that were being applied, I relaxed into a medium pressure head and shoulders massage, slipping into a calm that I didn’t realise I had in me.

The emphasis at Villy’s is on inducing relaxation, and on a rainy day in Central Jing’an, my facial and massage definitely catered to that. It was a good hour before both my friend and I came round from the process, walking around afterwards in a state of complete calm and utter bliss.

Special Promotion

Throughout October, Villy’s Nail Studio is offering two-for-one on its Crystal Brilliant Purifying Facial and Chinese Detoxifying Facial (90 min; RMB 320). Bring your copy of Talk Magazine to be eligible for this deal!

The Sanctuary What: The Calming Facial (110 min) Where: Rm 402, 171 Jianguo Zhong Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 3356 2257.

Web: www.itsthesanctuary.com How Much: RMB 1,100

Perched atop Tianzifang Terrace is an affordable, professional skincare spa called The Sanctuary. Owned by Lisa Young , who comes from an experienced medical background, and Su Lim, who has over

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What: Jade Qi Yun Signature Facial (90 min) Where: ESPA in the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong.

55F, 8 Shiji Dadao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu. Tel: 2020 1888 How Much: RMB 1,280 + 15% For an otherworldly spa experience, there’s perhaps nowhere in Shanghai that rivals the Ritz-Carlton Pudong’s ESPA. As well as the impressive 55th floor views looking out at the glittering Pearl Tower from the relaxation room (where guests can unwind before or after their treatment), the spa itself gives the impression of entering into a futuristic spaceship, where returning guests are all and more than willing to offer their bodies up to be probed.

And it’s no surprise considering the top quality level of service that is offered, and the purely intoxicating products that are used. At the beginning of my treatment, a full body experience said to rebalance both mind and body by targeting the areas most stressed, I was asked to choose between two different scents for each individual process of my treatment. Each time my therapist, Annie, told me in perfect English, what choosing each scent signified (for

example my need to be stress-free), effectively confirming where the ‘mind’ part of the process came in.

Oils and creams decided upon, attention then turned to the ‘body’, first with a back scrub, followed by an aromatherapy massage, before I turned over and began my facial. And the next 60 minutes or so were pure bliss, the skin on my face exfoliated and cleansed, before Annie used a UV light to determine which areas were dry or oily, and where particular attention needed to be focused.

The treatment continued with a variety of sumptuously scented oils applied using jade facial rollers, and a relaxing scalp massage, meaning that I was soon cast under a spell of serenity.

And at the end of the 90 minutes, I felt I could easily fall asleep in my chair, though not before locating a mirror, and observing how my skin looked noticeably more radiant.

20 years of experience in skin care, you certainly feel like you’re being placed in good hands on arrival at this lovely little spa. And you’re also made to feel as though you’re getting a devoutly personal service; the treatments differ from most other spas is that The Sanctuary offers customised facials that are suited to each individual’s needs.

On the day that I visited, my face was an uncomfortable state of dryness that manifested itself in horrible red blotches and an unsightly scattering of pimples on my cheeks and chin. I was not feeling pretty at all.

Feeling my pain, Young and Lim sat me down for a brief chat about my daily skincare regimen, as well as lifestyle factors that could have instigated such an outbreak. Both agreed that I should receive the Calming Facial that would sooth my stressed and irritated skin, restore balance and help it get back to its normal state.

To begin my facial, my aesthetician introduced me to the products that would be used, all of which are imported and

made up of pure, organic materials.

She then massaged my shoulders and scalp before gently cleansing my skin and performing a simple extraction from my pores. After that, I was treated with a slow and soothing application of various creams that alleviated the tight, irritating dryness with which I had walked into the spa.

Organic rose water was then applied onto my skin to soothe the redness, and my aesthetician massaged my face using a special technique that involved the application of various serums and creams.

Once the facial was over, the results were astounding. My skin was not completely healed (that would take at least a few more days), but the facial had definitely accelerated my recovery.

Looking at myself in the mirror, the redness had subsided and my skin was supple once again and I was able to walk out confidently without fear of someone grimacing at my previously florid face.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Got Class?

Tom Mangione

We’d all like to think of ourselves as independent, autonomous individuals, but the truth of the matter is that we are more influenced by external forces than we would like to admit. Notions of success, failure and happiness are often dictated by our peers and the class we live in. This month Talk explores issues of class, society and the individual with psychodynamic counsellor Luis Murillo.

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hether one is a working class janitor, a middle class software engineer or a high class, jet-setting executive, taking on these roles in society is full of certain expectations and constraints. These constraints can lead to conflicts in our own lives and with others around us.

In terms of psychoanalysis, “the relationship one has with class can be seen as a part of the super-ego, the part of your personality that keeps you in conformity with society’s needs and desires,” says Luis Murillo. And while society grants us advantages by conforming, it can be often at the cost of our

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own desires and wishes.

Much of this can be seen in the way that we create stereotypes in order to differentiate classes in society. We note the way that others dress or speak, the cars they drive and the places they live.

And while many of us might be aware of the negative effects of stereotyping others, Murillo finds in his practice that we often end up stereotyping ourselves. “Stereotyping yourself means conforming to a set idea of how you should compete socially, to the point that it represses some of your individual

drive and your ability to get in touch with yourself.” The up and coming Shanghai expat is expected to satisfy certain norms or behaviours, and not doing so threatens to alienate him not only from his peers, but also himself.

Our stereotypes provide a system of beliefs, or schema, that end up colouring even our reflections and memories, reinforcing a certain picture we have of ourselves. “There was a famous study in the 1930s by a psychologist named Bartlett, which involved the telling of a Native American legend called ‘The War of the Ghosts’ to a group of very different people.

Later, Bartlett asked these people to retell the legend and found that the longer it had been since they had heard the legend, the more people would distort the tale to conform with their own culturally defined perceptions of the world.”

Extrapolating from Bartlett’s insight, it seems as if we are doomed to be the person society wants us to be.

However, Murillo notes that psychologists have now become aware of a phenomenon called ‘role distance’. “We all tend to identify with a certain role or a certain schema. It’s natural; we are social animals, always looking for social cues.

With role distance, you take that social information with a grain of salt, refusing to completely assimilate and identify with your place in society.” Therefore, finding ourselves in a world that wants to find ourselves “for us” becomes a matter of cultivating a healthy bit of scepticism. A janitor can also aspire to be a novelist. A humble software engineer can also be a raucous daredevil skier. And even a high-flying CEO doesn’t have to mind a game at their local pool hall.

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HOT & COOL

what’sHOTwhat’sCOOL Melissa K Trias

Frisky Feline

Explore your wild side with this gold-sequined animal jacket by House of Wilde. Appropriate for those nights when feline fetishes are untameable. Rawr.

RMB 1,391. House of Wilde.

Available online at www. zooq.com

Monkey Business

When it comes to partying, go hard or go home. Wear this Swarovski-jewelled knit cap from BAPE and make it clear that you've got enough funds to make it rain.

Brown Sugar

This toffee coloured tote from Flying Scissors is so sweet, it’s good enough to eat.

RMB 3,680. Flying Scissors. Available at www.flyingscissors.cn

RMB 1,999. BAPE Store, Unit 3, Bldg 7, Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Lu, near Madang Lu. Tel: 6385 1996.

Web: www.bape.com

Prim and Proper

China in your Hand

Enjoy some pop art with your artesian coffee; these cheerful cappuccino cups, combine two of life’s richer pleasures.

For making a smart impression this season, we like this dainty lightweight piece from ½ Eternity, teamed with a nice block colour suit. Trés chic!

RMB 1,160 / two illy Francesco Clemente Cappuccino cups and 250g ground coffee. Café 108 in The Langham Xintiandi. 99 Madang Lu, near Taicang Lu. Tel: 2330 2288. Web: www.xintiandi.langhamhotels.com

RMB 395. ½ Eternity, available at Xinlelu.com Showroom. 87 Wuyuan Lu, near Changshu Lu. Tel: 6247 2033. Web: www.12eternity.com

Scentual Seduction

Sweet Cheeks

Nothing adds a spring to your step quite like new undies, and these purple and pink briefs will perk up any unhappy bum.

Looking to add another dimension of attractiveness to your already well-dressed self? Spritz a bit of L’eau De Chloé and watch the boys follow you wherever you go.

RMB 59. Gap. 819 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu. Tel: 6215 7050. Web: www.gap.com

Denim Star

Want a denim one-zie to wow the crowd? Ba-bam!

You’ve got it! A deceitfully awesome two-in-one that makes dressing up a no-brainer.

RMB 550. L’eau De Chloé, available at Sephora. 629 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 5306 6073.

Web: www.sephora.cn

RMB 2,398. G-Star Raw. Shop 338A, Grand Gateway Shopping Mall, 1 Hongqiao Lu, near Huashan Lu. Tel: 6447 0515. Web: www.g-star.com

Baby Blues

Those cheery summer months may be over, but being blue isn’t such a bad thing. These cute pumps from Chloe Chen are anything but glum.

RMB 1,380. Chloe Chen. 174 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu. Tel: 6375 6822. Web: www.chloechen.com http://shanghai.talkmagazines.cn - Become a Talk Insider!

You Spin Me Right Round

This isn’t your average office chair! For the child at heart, we’ve got just the right piece of furniture to bring back those early, whimsical memories.

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STYLE TALK

Sole Mates Melissa K Trias

Looking for the perfect fit? Talk’s style editor Melissa K Trias scoured the city in search of the most exquisitely crafted shoe to satisfy any princess.

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very girl deserves that Cinderella moment—and I don’t mean the one involving a dance with her Prince Charming. I’m talking about the moment in which that perfectly sized shoe is slipped onto her tootsie and she is able to walk the rest of her day with a bounce in her step. Yes, we high-heeled creatures deserve at least that much.

However, the truth is that a fairy godmother is far beyond our realm of reality. Luckily we have at our convenience the talents of the former French Concession cobblers who can craft the ultimate shoe for you in a matter of weeks. No, it’s not magic, but it’s as close as magic comes.

Yanye Handmade Shoes

Average price for women’s shoes: RMB 1,500 (RMB 1,600 for boots) Estimated time of completion: Four weeks Procedure: 1) Get measured; 2) Choose your preferred type of leather; 3) Return for a trial fit for reshaping; 4) Pick Up Comments: Yanye is one of the nicer shops to visit, with a vast selection of shoes arranged neatly on the shelves with ample room to browse.

There is a solid selection of styles as well as a book of at least twenty types of leathers, including leopard print, salmon and ostrich, so you’re more than spoilt for choice when you make your selection, whether you’re looking for the most perfect of plimsolls or the most beautiful of boots.

The customer service is also top-notch as we had no trouble at all communicating in English the type of shoes we desired to have made. Also remarkable was the store’s ability to craft fashionable and sturdy heels, even for something as specific as a Charlotte Olympia-styled platform.

Yanye Handmade Shoes. 1363 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Baoqing Lu. Tel: 131 6270 5506. E-mail: yy.handmade@163.com

Yan Leather Studio

Average price for women’s shoes: RMB 60 upwards for new styles; RMB 480 upwards for vintage styles; RMB 500 upwards for custom made shoes Estimated time of completion: Ten days Procedure: 1) Get measured; 2) Choose your design from the Ready to Wear selection or communicate your design to owner Yan Feng; 3) Pick Up Comments: A bit of a hole-in-the-wall shop, this store houses an assortment of vintage-style shoes to suit your fancy. The majority of the ready-to-wear offerings are comprised of side-walk friendly flats, with only a few noteworthy heels and boots in the display window that you can request

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Yan Leather Studio. 121 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Yongjia Lu. Tel: 139 1625 2000; 139 1616 9296. E-mail: pepitaling@163.com

Jack Peng Handmade Shoes Average price for women’s shoes: RMB 1,600 for ready-to-wear; RMB 5,300 for bespoke

Estimated time of completion: Three to four weeks for ‘measure to order’; Six to eight weeks for bespoke Procedure: 1) Get measured and/or moulded (depending on the service you order); 2) Choose a design or communicate your design to manager Nancy Chen; 3) Pick Up Comments: This small shop is definitely impressive, and although it may seem biased towards a highranking male politician’s foot, it doesn’t mean that a fashionista can’t benefit from the store’s impeccable craftsmanship. On the wall is a full menu of services that you can choose from to get your dream shoe materialised (and if that shoe is a sexy, black leather, thigh-high boot, then you’ve come to the perfect place).

Speak to the manager, Nancy Chen, about what you want and she will do her best to make it happen.

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to have made according to your shoe size.

And the selection of leathers to choose from is pretty basic too, however you can find standard cowhide leather in several colours, including (surprisingly) gold lame.

The store owner has over ten years of experience in cobbling and speaks enough conversational English to discuss with you the details of your desired shoe, so you needn’t depend on the help of a Chinese-speaking friend. The only downside is that the store disappoints in delivering fresh women’s styles, but if you’re a man, there’s great opportunity for finding the perfect office shoe here.

Chen’s English level is good, but we suggest visiting the store with an image of what you want to prevent any misunderstandings. The shop’s forte is in creating shoes with impeccable detail, so if you can dream it, they can most likely do it.

Jack Peng Handmade Shoes, Xuhui Branch. 85 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Yongjia Lu. Tel: 5466 1610.

Web: www.jackpeng.com

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Finding the Light Home Can’t afford a RMB 7,000+ per month townhouse, but still looking for a nice cheerful apartment with a lot of light? Here are a few tips to choosing the right place:

Let There Be Light Melissa K Trias

We at Talk Magazine have endured the dreary Shanghai cold all too often and what we have learned is that keeping in high spirits when the days are short and chilly requires an external provocation. To that we say, “Let there be light,” and as autumn draws close again, we sought the help of professionals in bringing some sunshine to our homes.

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here is no bigger impact, no change more elegant, no aesthetic more inviting than the introduction of more light. If you have always had an itch to renovate, but needed a legitimate incentive to do so, this may just be the time, as another Shanghai winter creeps closer, and the dark, gloomy nights get longer. Why not install clear glass windows in optimal spots to add a sense of spaciousness and warmth to your home? Doing so would translate into a less than gloomy autumn and winter season (and we’d all love that).

Yes, it may take a bit of planning and preparation (not to mention the necessary authorisation from your landlord), but the investment will yield many benefits including a smaller utility bill (since you will be harnessing the sun’s rays for heat and illumination) and a happier you.

Still, there are many questions involved with taking up a project like this. Where should you install a new window?

How big should it be? What kind of glass should you use?

From where can you purchase the materials?

Talk spoke to Jack Yang (pictured), Partner of Shanghai MiCA, Property Management Co. Ltd., a company that specialises in introducing light to predominately Western style spaces and renovated lane houses around the former

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French Concession.

Asking what the most important things are to consider in committing to a project like this, Yang says that the first rule is to understand where the best place is to have your window installed. “A house that faces the south will get the most sunlight from the day. Because of that, it yields two options for optimum window placement: either around the front door or the ceiling.”

Determining the size of the window is the next order of duty, as it will also determine the impact that the sun has in your home. For most lane houses in the former French Concession, a roof is approximately 2.4 meters by 1.8 meters and Yang says that expatriates tend to gravitate towards entire glass roofs above the kitchen. “Although it may seem intense to allow a pane of glass to encompass the entire roof, smartly designed shutters, which can be bought from wholesale furniture market such as Jiandao Shitou Bu (1263 Wuzhong Lu, near Zhongshan Xi Lu) can also be installed to control the flood of light.”

Purchasing double-pane glass and other materials for

Look for an apartment with a south facing window to get the best quality light in your home.

Don’t skimp on the size of your window when choosing a place.

If you’re looking for somewhere to make a longterm investment but can’t afford a house, choose an apartment on the top floor, with the potential of having an additional window built in the ceiling at a later date. Be sure to get authorisation from your landlord and onsite officials. the window is another important aspect of the renovation that must be considered, and which many expatriates may in particular feel enthusiastic about, knowing that there are ways they can not only better insulate their houses in the long, cold winters, but also block out that incessant Shanghai traffic. Yang’s company uses a combination of sources, which includes ordering from online sites such as www. shanghaihomeexpo.com and ordering custom-made pieces from Shanghai MiCA Property Management Company.

And the biggest surprise is that this investment really doesn’t cost all that much. “A project such as this is relatively affordable, costing anywhere from RMB 2,000. In terms of duration, the estimated time for completion can be as little as one month with sufficient planning and preparation,” says Yang. “[But] if you start now, you should be able to have your desired window installed before the cold sets in.”

And when that happens, hopefully you’ll be basking in the rays while inside your happy, sunlit home.

Jack Yang Partner at Shanghai MiCA Property Management Co. Ltd. Rm 706, Renada Building, 38 Pingwu Lu, near Xingfu Lu. Mobile: 186 1609 0741. Tel: 6225 5060. Web: www.mica.sh.cn Currently Jack Yang Partner has 1BR to 4BR renovated lane houses available for rent for between RMB 7,000 –80,000 in the former French Concession and Jing’an Area. To see houses renovated like the one pictured, telephone Jack at 186 1609 0741.

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LOCAL & COMMUNITY TALK

Local Talk: Yuyuan Lu James Morrison & Kerry Allen

Stretching across Jing’an district, Yuyuan Lu boasts a variety of international dining and shopping experiences to contrast the rich traditions of Chinese culture. From fortune telling to tasting tender ribeye steaks, and boxing classes to cheesy nachos, a stroll along Yuyuan Lu offers a little bit of something for everyone.

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Tibet Home

Add a touch of Tibet to your home with authentic homeware, furniture and jewellery from China’s Wild West. Paper lanterns (RMB 80), bracelets (RMB 300 upwards) and mirrors (RMB 2,650 upwards) featuring Buddhist symbols are the pick of the bunch and you’ll also find an assortment of colourful and unique items of handmade clothing.

Step into the enchanted world of tarot and learn about what the future holds for you through the mystical power of divination. Tarot decks, crystal balls and other mystical items associated with the occult are just some of the goodies this store sells, and appointments can be made for private divination and consultation sessions for RMB 100 upwards.

Calor Tarot Studio. Rm 34, 1F, Lane 361 Yuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu. Tel: 139 1702 9868. E-mail: calorpsyche@139. com

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Nail Bar

Using acclaimed brands like OPI, Chanel, Clearzal BAC and Deborah Lippmann, the Everlasting Nail Bar assures a top quality nail treatment for any diva to die for, and at more than reasonable prices. Whether you’re looking for a standard manicure (RMB 50 upwards), a paint job on those tired talons (RMB 100) or a top of the range Hand Organic Spa using Cuccio products (RMB 298; promotion ends 3 December, 2012), this little salon caters to making customers feel goddess-like by making your hands heavenly.

Ze Ren Bu Cuo Tibet Home. 1077 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu. Tel: 5255 0326

2 Ringwise Boxing Gym

Work up a sweat and get in shape with a fitness regime that’s sure to pack a punch. It doesn’t matter what boxing experience you may have; head coach Paul Clemit, an ex-Professional boxer with over 40 years training experience, welcomes beginners and boxing enthusiasts alike for a sparing session with top class facilities and guidance (RMB 600 per month). And if boxing isn’t your cup of tea, other training and exercise courses are also available for the fitness buffs out there.

Everlasting Nail Bar. 284 Yuyuan Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 6218 0589

Ringwise Boxing Gym. 888 Yuyuan Lu, near Jiangsu Lu. Tel: 136 0171 6554. Web: www. ringwiseboxing.com

6 Moon’s Steakhouse

Winner of Shanghai Tatler’s ‘Best Restaurants’ for three consecutive years, Moon’s Steakhouse in the Swissotel Grand Shanghai Hotel, cooks up a real treat. Grilled Ribeye Steaks (RMB 368 upwards), Slow Roasted Prime Ribs (RMB 288 upwards) and Australian Wagyu ‘Kobe Style’ Striploin (RMB 348) are sure to satisfy any hungry meat eaters out there in search of top quality produce.

Moon’s Steakhouse & Prime Rib. 1 Yuyuan Lu, near Changde Lu. Tel: 6288 9984. Web: www.moonssteakhouse.com

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3 Teotihuacan

Although small in size, brightly coloured Teotihuacan serves up the taste of Mexico in huge portions, with all you can eat quesadillas every Thursday from 4 - 9pm throughout October (RMB 99). Their menu spans a whole host of classic Mexican dishes, such as Nachos with Beef (RMB 45), Northern Beef Tongue (RMB 55) and our personal favourite, the Teo Enchiladas (RMB 65). Lively Latin music adds to the atmosphere as you tuck into the hearty food with a Frozen Margarita (RMB 45) or two for company.

Teotihuacan. 580 Yuyuan Lu, near Zhenning Lu. Tel: 6226 3098. Web: www. teotihuacanmex.com

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Illustrated books are engaging and entertaining for children (and even adults) to read. At Kid’s Republic, children and adults young at heart get to immerse themselves in the wonders of over 3,000 illustrated books (RMB 25 upwards) that come in Chinese, Japanese and English. Story time sessions run every Saturday and Sunday mornings in a comfy forest-themed setting to entertain the kids and help expand their creative imaginations.

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Think Pink

org) who organise charity galas all over the world to raise money for breast cancer patients and research, she walked away inspired.

Sheila Seiler

The Pretty in Pink Shanghai event, which will take place in early November, will feature an auction, raffle, a DJ, and bands as well as food presentations from four celebrated local chefs, including Brad Turley from Goga and Madison’s Austin Hu.

Next month, BEAN will be hosting China’s first Pretty in Pink Ball to raise awareness about breast cancer

Funds will go to the China Breast Cancer Foundation, which works to promote awareness, educate doctors in second and third-tier cities, organise walk-a-thons, run phone banks to provide support, organise volunteer visits to cancer centres, and fund life-saving surgeries for indigent women. The CBCF will provide complete transparency of funds, which will go in RMB 10,000 increments as grants to impoverished women across China who cannot pay for their breast cancer treatment without financial support.

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reast cancer became the most prominent cancer in the mainland earlier this year, with reported cases estimated at approximately 470,000, only 20 percent of which were diagnosed in the early stages.

And so it’s no surprise that US born Vicky Ma wants to raise awareness of this growing condition, and help women who are suffering from one of the world’s biggest killers. “It could be a mother, a sister, a wife, a girlfriend, a friend, or even a husband, a father, a brother, or a boyfriend. Breast cancer will reach someone you know if it hasn’t already.

We need to do our part to raise awareness and teach about the dangers of this disease so people can have the tools to fight it.”

Vicky’s investment in this cause is deeply personal, her mother being a two-time survivor of breast cancer. “Seeing my mother struggle not once, but twice with this disease gave me a scary appreciation of how difficult the fight can be. Even if and when the body heals, a woman’s image of herself is still wounded and can take a much longer time to heal.”

“When cancer reared its ugly head the second time around, [my mother] was shocked and saddened and

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For more information about the rise of breast cancer in China, check out http://visualization.geblogs.com/ visualization/breastcancer_china.

Pretty in Pink Shanghai, 3 November, 6pm - 12am.

RMB 1,100. 88 Songshan Lu, near Taicang Lu. Web: www.prettyinpinkshanghai.com. E-mail: tickets@ prettyinpinkshanghai.com ready to give up. Breast cancer is a disease that not only attacks the body, but also a woman’s psyche. It eats right into the heart of what it takes to be a woman,” she says.

And so Vicky has spent the past two months working with a team of friends and BEAN volunteers to organise China’s first-ever Pretty in Pink Ball. Inspired by an event hosted in Hong Kong by the similarly named ‘Pretty ‘n’ Pink’ registered charity (www.prettynpink.

Prevention tips for avoiding breast cancer Exercise regularly Maintain a low-fat diet Don’t consume excessive levels of alcohol If you’re 40+, make appointments for regular screenings

Rise of the Silicon Dragon Tom Mangione

The rise of the growing tech industry in China, like many other industries here, is expansive, set to one day become a world leader. Although it’s yet to overtake the US’s Silicon Valley, there’s good reason to consider China a contender to be the world’s next big tech centre. Talk met up with Rebecca Fannin, author of Start-Up Asia to discuss the rise of Chinese tech.

How do you think the business environment in China is different from Silicon Valley?

Which country has the greatest potential to house the next Silicon Valley?

There’s more of a developed entrepreneur mentality and talent set in Silicon Valley than there is in China; there’s more experience. There’s a lot of raw talent in China, but there’s just not the experience and sophistication in how to run a lot of start-ups. In Silicon Valley, you have so many tiers. Here, you’ll meet people who are onto their third and fourth start-up. The whole idea of the serial entrepreneur has been a pattern in Silicon Valley, whereas it’s only just developing here in China.

I think China has the greatest potential and then probably India after that. India is at least five years behind China in the tech start-up scene. It’s interesting that you see some of the same venture investors that were in China first move into India and now into other markets like Vietnam, which I highlight in my book [Start-Up Asia]. I profiled a lot of Vietnamese entrepreneurs who are up and coming, real scrappy entrepreneurs. They’re a bit like the first wave of Chinese entrepreneurs; they sort of remind me of where China was eight years ago.

How are Beijing and Shanghai different as tech centres?

When I first started covering China, all the venture capital firms (VCs) were in Shanghai and all the tech entrepreneurs were in Beijing. But now some of the VCs have moved into Beijing. There are also more start-ups in digital media and entertainment in Shanghai, whereas Beijing is more hardcore tech. Still, both have really good talent pools because they are fed by universities like Fudan University [in Shanghai] and Beijing and Tsinghua University [in Beijing].

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What do you think is the biggest hurdle that China has had to overcome to get to the level of Silicon Valley?

I think it’s one of managerial talent; the innovation talent is here, but it needs to be encouraged more. There needs to be more confidence in it. China is getting over the copying mentality fast. Everywhere I go people are talking about China innovating, not just China copying.

What’s one of the more striking innovations you’ve seen lately?

Well, there’s Xiaomi (www.xiaomi.com), a smartphone company here that’s an iPhone competitor. And everyone talks about Tencent (www.tencent.com). China is [also] on the rise in terms of patents. For patents, China currently ranks fifth in the world for [patent] applications. The US is still number one with one third of the world’s market share, but China has risen very rapidly in the ranks.

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GADGETS& Tom Mangione

Romancing the Mixtape

Long ago in the age of analogue, there existed a mating ritual where an interested party would record some of their favourite songs onto a magnetic tape for the one they sought. Well, dinosaurs of the digital age, you can now relive your glory days with Makerbot’s Mixtape. This cassette shaped MP3 player hooks up via USB to your computer to let you upload up to 2GB worth of MP3s, which your amour can then plug into the built-in headphone jack and swoon along to.

Price: RMB 247. Web: www.makerbot.com/mixtape

Health Keyboard

The ‘Shift’ keys won’t shift. There are spaces near the ‘Enter’ key that nothing can enter. The space bar is longing for space. All those days of lunching at your desk have certainly upped your productivity, but your keyboard has become a gridlocked biohazard. Logtitech’s Washable Keyboard makes this a problem of the past; with laser printed, UV coated keys and waterproofing of up to 11 inches of water, giving your keyboard a rinse down after Barbecue Day in the office has never been so easy.

Price: 169. Web: www.logitech.com.cn/en-cn/keyboards/keyboards/washable-keyboard-K310

Taking Lapse

As a jet setting executive and avid smartphone videographer, you’ve done everything possible to steady your hand while panning over mountain vistas, epic meals and super sweet hotel rooms to share with the folks back home. But still that shakiness of the video ruins the ability to inspire awe, doesn’t it? Enter The Camalapse, an affordable way to get professional time lapse photography on either your camera or smartphone.

Well Dressed

You may think you’re Mr Health Nut, putting everyone to shame with those daily salads, but all that store-bought salad dressing you’re dumping on top of that fresh fruits and vegetables is chock full of sugar, preservatives and chemicals with unpronounceable polysyllabic names. Still, don’t worry. Now you can lose the store-bought stuff once and for all with the battery powered Prepara Dressing Whiz, letting you blend your own homemade salad dressings in a snap.

Price: RMB 190. Web: www. prepara.com/dressing-whiz

Marshalling the Music

Those dreams of rock stardom may have never really materialised, but man, if you don’t rock hard while strutting down the streets to tunes on your iPhone.

Amp up your grooving to the next level with these Minor FX headphones from Marshall. Complete with an Apple certified microphone and remote, a set of four interchangeable silicone earpads and the iconic Marshall name emblazoned all over them, these earphones will make you the king of air guitar in no time.

Price: RMB 158. Web: http://photojojo. com/store/awesomeness/camalapse

Price: RMB 602. Web: www.marshallheadphones.com/ product/minor-fx

Symphony in 8-Bit

Those who can remember playing the classic 8-bit game Tetris will never forget the theme music. Just a few seconds of that Russian-sounding motif are enough to bring a smile and possibly induce hallucinations of block shapes falling from the sky. For better or for worse, the Pianocade synthesiser lets you relive the sounds of your 8-bit past again in the 21st century.

Price: RMB 1,624. Web: www.pianocade.com

Talk to the Hand

Spending a day out skiing, but still want to take calls? Want to chat with the family while on expedition in Antarctica?

No problem. The folks at Hi-Fun have really put their finger on something, literally. Hi-Call gloves not only are snug, but they have a microphone in the pinky and a speaker in the thumb that let you talk on the phone wirelessly using Bluetooth technology.

Price: RMB 409. Web: www.hi-fun.com/en/accessori-iphoneipod-ipad/hi-call

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App of the Month: China Taxi

Sure, you love all the old classics like Mario, but don’t you wish there was a version that played on those impressive China surroundings? Now there is, with this side scrolling game China Taxi that allows you to lose yourself in the world of Ancient China as a rickshaw carrier while avoiding obstacles and collecting coins. It’s a fare play indeed.

Price: RMB 6. Web: www.keyloft.com/game_chinataxi1. html

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Blog of the Month: Wuluwu Tom Mangione

Hey there, Mr Octopussy!

Paul Adams

Local tech workshop Xinchejian shares with Talk some of its newest inventions. This month we learn about Mr Octopussy, a desktop accessory sure to give visitors a bit of a shock.

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itting motionless on your desk, this cute creature shaped like a small octopus flickers his big blue eyes at you, enticing you to pick him up. So you do, and then – zing! – he electrifies! Well, not really, but his eyes begin blinking rapidly until you put him down. Whether you want to play a prank on your friends or coworkers, or you just have a thing for flashy octopi, Mr Octopussy is a fun guy to have around. Best of all, you can put him together yourself.

Mr Octopussy was born out of my desire to experiment with tiny circuits, and a little competition between me and some of my friends at Xinchejian to see who could create something using the smallest chips. Making use of a 3D printer (a printer that lets you instantly create three dimensional objects made out of plastic), I created Mr Octopussy’s outer shell. Inside, I stuffed him with an ATtiny85, Tiny LiPo battery, two LED lights (the blinking eyes), three resistors, a

capacitor and a LDR (a Light Dependent Resistor), all costing about RMB 30.

For programming Mr Octopussy, I used an Arduino controller (an open source chipset that allows you to combine inputs and outputs easily) then modified it ever so slightly to be able to program the ATtiny85 microcontroller - that badboy that I stuffed in there before.

If all this sounds like tech mumbo jumbo, don’t worry; the folks and I at Xinchejian can help explain how it all works. And best of all, you can make this in an afternoon at Xinchejian. The circuit is easy enough so that a novice can follow it and it’s not too difficult to solder either. The use of an Arduino makes this a great gadget for those just getting into geekdom to easily put together, so why not give it a try?

Every month Talk Magazine scours the web for blogs with some of the most insightful, interesting and downright strange content related to the Middle Kingdom.

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xpat life in Shanghai is full of unique trials and tribulations. It might be the annoyance of getting cut off in line by locals oblivious to line etiquette. It might be the difficulty of ordering take-out from your local Chinese restaurant.

And then there's the litany of incidents involving ayi...

The tumblr based blog Wuluwu attends to these concerns with a biting and sarcastic wit that only a seasoned Shanghai hand could muster. Named after the cross streets of Wulumuqi Lu and Wuyuan Lu, the neighbourhood where the anonymous blogger (and many a Shanghai expat) lives, topics from expat life are parodied with a topic and a corresponding animation taken from an American TV show or film. ‘GOING TO NANJING DONG LU’ shows Robert Downey Jr from Iron Man suiting up and

preparing for battle. ‘TIPPING IN CHINA’ shows Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka exclaiming, "You get nothing!"

‘VISITING BUDDHIST TEMPLES’ (pictured) has Keanu Reeves as Ted from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure saying "All we are is dust in the wind, dude."

When reading it, one can't help but feel that it's all a bit irreverent and juvenile. Still, the laugher that comes out of one’s mouth is proof enough of its genius. Shanghai’s expat community has long deserved to be lampooned, and this blog nails it. If you haven't checked out Wuluwu yet, you should. You don't want to be the last one to know what all the chuckling is about.

Web: http://wuluwu.tumblr.com

To get an idea about what’s involved, you can find the full code and instructions on the Xinchejian Wiki page: http://wiki. xinchejian.com/wiki/Mr_Octopussy.

If you want to get a look at Mr Octopussy in action, check him out here: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_ XNDQ5MjA4ODU2.html http://xinchejian.com

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Magical Mozambique Casey Hall

You may have been to Boracay, partied in Phuket, lazed in Langkawi and walked along the white sands of Waikiki, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve seen the best beaches the world has to offer. For this you have to cast your net further, all the way to Africa in fact. If you are looking for the best of the best, it’s time to sneak a peak at Mozambique.

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emporarily lost to the tourist trail by a devastating civil war, Mozambique is now enjoying a sustained period of peace and prosperity unheard of since its independence from Portuguese colonisers 50 years ago. Not only is this good news for the country’s long-suffering population, it also makes this the perfect time to visit one of southern Africa’s best kept secrets.

This seaside nation, with 2,500 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline for beach bums to explore, is about to get a whole lot more accessible for us in Shanghai, with direct flights from China’s financial capital recently approved by the Civil Aviation Institute of China and the Mozambican Transport and Communications Ministry.

The result of this is that two Chinese airlines are showing an interest in operating the new route, meaning that Mozambique is more accessible than ever before as an up and coming holiday destination.

Beautiful Beaches Within Mozambique there are two main competitors for the crown of best beach. Both the Bazaruto Archipelago (in central Mozambique) and the Quirimbulus Archipelago (in the country’s North) have their names whispered in hushed tones of reverence by sunseekers searching out the best island life in the world, and this reviewer can personally attest that they are unrivalled in their natural beauty.

Located in closer proximity to the capital of Maputo (with daily flights to the jumping off point of coastal town Vilankulos taking only one

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hour), Bazaruto is the more visited of the two, and has become something of a playground for wealthy resort goers, with its islands hosting some of the most upmarket hotels in Mozambique.

There is little in the way of budget accommodation on the six islands that make up the archipelago, but there’s a reason people are willing to pay the big bucks for the Bazaruto experience. The absolute seclusion and unparalleled beauty of the place, makes it the perfect destination for a special occasion (particularly a romantic one, such as a honeymoon or anniversary celebration).

Where to stay

We stayed in the Marlin Lodge, one of three luxurious properties located on Benguerra Island (only 30 minutes by speedboat from Vilankulo), which had received rave reviews on many usergenerated travel sites.

It didn’t take long for the place to make a good impression. For a start, the beachfront location was lovely, facing west for prime sunset viewing, with the resort’s 16 individual bungalows spread out along the shore and no other signs of tourist life in sight. Each of the hotel’s 16 bungalows are separated from the potentially prying eyes of the neighbours by hedges, making you feel as though the patch of sand and surf you look out on is your very own.

Thoughtful touches are

multitudinous at Marlin Lodge, one example being a large bowl filled with water left on the wooden steps leading to each bungalow, ensuring no sandy footprints soil the lush interiors. Canopied beds piled high with pillows and duvets take centre stage, and there are also two showers: one inside and one out (surrounded by a wall high enough to make modesty a non-issue), and a vanity several metres long, meaning you and your travel companion can spread your daily ablutions far and wide.

Each patch of beach also has its own pair of cushioned loungers and the deck of each bungalow is furnished with a hammock, all perfect for relaxing stretches of sunbathing and reading throughout the day.

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Where to Play

If sun-lounger lazing on a pristine white sand beach is not enough action to keep you entertained for the duration of your beachside break, the islands of the archipelago offer opportunities for helicopter joyrides, fishing, horse riding, water-skiing and plenty of diving. Every evening at 7pm, the staff at the Marlin Lodge responsible for the activities wander through the lounge signing up guests for whatever they feel like trying their hand at the following day, and explain what is involved in each trip.

Although diving is a popular pastime in these parts, the non-PADI accredited need not fret too much about missing out on the underwater action, with the Bazaruto Archipelago offering some of the best snorkelling

in the world. Only a few minutes by boat from the Benguerra Island, we happened across a two mile long colourful coral reef playing host to a who’s who of tropical fish species (and some mighty ugly octopus). It was a truly cinematic experience with a cast of underwater characters right out of Finding Nemo and your Darth Vadar-esque underwater breathing the only audio accompaniment.

A two and a half hour snorkelling experience arranged through the Marlin Lodge also includes a detour to a lonely sandbar in the middle of the ocean, where the energetic can test themselves against the rather daunting sand dunes, while the rest wade in the crystal clear waters taking photographs of a sky and sea so blue it looks as though they were photoshopped.

Getting There Until those direct flights get underway, you can fly to Maputo via Johannesburg for USD $2,300 (RMB 14,600) return, including taxes.

Web: www.expedia.com

Staying There Beach suites at Marlin Lodge are available from USD $395 (RMB 2,500) per night, including full board.

Transfers and activities incur an extra cost. Web: www.marlinlodge.co.za

Need to Know Visas: Most nationalities need a visa to travel to Mozambique. One month, single entry tourist visas are available on arrival for USD $90 (RMB 570).

Vaccinations: Recommended pre-departure vaccinations include Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid. Mozambique is a malarial country and travellers should also consider taking some kind of prophylaxis, such as doxycycline for bacterial infections.

Culture: You won’t be in Mozambique too long before you hear the word pacienca (patience). Most Mozambicans have the quality in abundance, and it’s a good idea to take a little on yourself as Western style impatience is unlikely to get you very far, particularly when dealing with officialdom.

Where to Eat All this activity sure was hunger-inducing and, though it’s certainly not cheap to stay at the Marlin Lodge, the price includes full board, so three very filling meals are on the agenda for guests every day of their stay. The food and beverage people at the resort like to keep guests on their toes and mix up the dining arrangements from meal-to-meal, so one dinner may involve large platters of Peri Peri chicken served in the open-air dining room, and the next time you come down for a meal, you might be seated by the swimming pool, munching on perfectly poached eggs.

Highlights are the occasional beach barbecues or braais as they are known in this part of the world. Candlelit tables are set on the sand and guests help themselves to a buffet of barbecued fish,

prawns, crab and red meat accompanied by salads and local sides, such as cassava (a shrubby tropical plant). Accompanied by a sea breeze and more stars than the Academy Awards, it’s hard to imagine a place further from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai (well, aside from the all-youcan-eat aspect, I suppose).

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Legends of the Fall

Photos Courtesy of Kevin Messenger

James Weir

Photos Courtesy of Kevin Messenger

Head to Shennongjia this October and you might catch a sighting of China’s Bigfoot…

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ocated at the western border of Hubei Province, the Shennongjia Forestry District spreads across valleys, mountains and sheets of jagged rock. Under the eaves of thick bands of pine and fir, shrubberies, flowers and herbs flourish; there are said to be over 1,300 individual species of plant life that possess medicinal properties in the forest, leading some to call Shennongjia the cradle of traditional Chinese medicine. However for some believers, there’s also thought to be something else to be found under those thick eaves; something a little more sinister.

Memories of ancient sages, and the tales of the great ancient ruler Shennong, are perhaps overshadowed by a myth of a different breed: Shennongjia is believed by some to be the home of China's very own Bigfoot, the Yeren (野人). Like other creatures whose existence is debated both abroad and here in China - Scotland's Loch Ness Monster, the Lake Tianchi Monster of Northeastern China, America's Bigfoot in the Pacific Northwest, to name a few - sceptics and diehard believers abound, curious to catch a sighting of this unusual and elusive creature.

The Yeren, said to be roughly the size of a man, is believed to have reddish-brown hair, a gigantic footprint and the disposition of a shy, elusive loner. This bashful demeanour is perhaps one reason that no conclusive evidence exists to back up the claim that the Yeren stalks the forests of Shennongjia. Another possibility is that the presence of golden snub-nosed monkeys, who have reddish-brown hair and a bearing somewhat similar to a human's, has allowed locals to mistakenly identify the occasional monkey as the Yeren.

To catch a rare sight of one of these endangered monkeys may well inspire a traveller to believe they’re coming face to face with an enormous, bipedal creature unseen on this earth since the extinction of the gigantopithecus over a hundred thousand years ago.

But the debate rages on! Until the Yeren can be caught, domesticated and forced to reproduce, the closest you’ll come is to catching a glimpse of these endangered golden monkeys as you traipse through the forest.

You can see a few monkeys in captivity within the central town, Xiaolongtan, where you'll also find the Wild Man Museum, a small exhibit of newspaper clippings, footprint-casts and maps indicating the locations of all the sightings of the Yeren. It's a good place to set off into the brush, as a number of paths in the area wind across the landscape and around the park, one of which ultimately carries the more determined hiker to Shennongding which, at 3,105 metres, is the highest point in the district.

Though Shennongjia is over 3,000 square kilometres, most of the nature preserve is closed to foreigners, and a guide is recommended. Shennongjia is most commonly accessed by bus or private car from Yichang, a journey that takes around four hours. The park is divided into four sections and the only section that is open to foreigners is accessed at the Yazikou junction (near Muyiping), with an entrance fee of RMB 140. Muyiping is about 15km from Yazikou, and offers access to the park, as well as a number of restaurants and lodging options.

James Weir is an editor for ChinaTravel.net, a sister site to Ctrip.com, China’s leading online travel service provider.

ChinaTravel.net brings readers everything they need to know to enjoy their China adventure to the fullest.

Photos Courtesy of Kevin Messenger

The Great Shennong 5,000 years ago, the great ancient ruler Shennong plundered these forests, searching for remedies to cure the ill. In the intervening years since his death (suspected cause: ingesting a poisonous herb), this man has grown in legend to take on the aura of a demigod. Shennong was one of the Three Sovereigns who, in conjunction with the Five Emperors, has been credited with presiding over the time of great peace and cultural advancement that preceded the first Chinese dynasty, the Xia. It was an era believed to have birthed fire, the first written Chinese script, the introduction of modern tools, and (Shennong's personal contributions) modern agricultural practices in tea and herbal medicine.

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ancy doing a little Yeren-spotting of your own? Ctrip offers a two day private Shennongjia tour from as little as RMB 2,100 per person (http://activities.english.ctrip. com/activities/73269), with October flights from Shanghai to Yichang starting at just RMB 660! See Ctrip.com for more details.

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Nestled in the Himalayas, home to a fascinating culture and religion almost untouched by the outside world, Bhutan is a country full of mystery and enchantment. On this five day tour, take in Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, and stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside while making your way to Paro, a town at an elevation of 2,200 metres, and home to some of the oldest and most celebrated works of dzong architecture in Bhutan.

Five days, four nights from RMB 15,830. Country Holidays.

Tel: 3222 0616. Web: www. countryholidays.com.cn

Xixi Wetland Park

Xixi Wetlands Escape

Hangzhou's Xixi Wetlands are known throughout China for their natural beauty and deep connection to Chinese culture. Here you'll find the home of China's ancient silk industry and a site where traditional dragon boat races take place every year. On this quick and active escape, learn the fundamentals of dragon boat racing and see if you (and your team) have the patience, stamina and teamwork to master this sport.

Two days, one night for RMB 1,450.

Great West Travel. Tel: 5212 2065. Web: www.great-west-travel.com

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Tea Horse Caravan

Less known than the Silk Road, although just as influential economically and culturally to the peoples of Southern China, the Tea Horse Road is a must-see for any traveller looking for adventure and a deeper insight into China's past. The route takes trekkers and their pack horses from the verdant valleys where tea is grown to the white-capped peaks of the Himalayas.

Nine days, eight nights from RMB 3,268. The Yak Traveller.

Tel: (888) 510 2666. Web: www.theyaktraveller.com

Stone Forest, Jianshui and Yuanyang

Silk Road

Prepare to see some of Yunnan's most well-known sights. From Shanghai, arrive in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, and set out on a whirlwind tour that includes strolling through the stunning karst rock formations of the Stone Forest, watching the sun rise over the terraced rice paddies of Yuanyang, shopping in an ethic Hani village market and exploring the cultural heritage sites of Jianshui County.

Five days, four nights from RMB 4,680. Great West Travel. Tel: 5212 2065. Web: www.greatwest-travel.com

A Journey Along the Silk Road

Walk through ancient deserted cities, wonder at the otherworldly sights in Buddhist Mogao Grottoes and taste the wine made from the ancient vineyards of Turpan. Stroll along the shores of the pristine Heavenly Lake, while taking in the white peaks in the background.

Experience the culture of the local Uigyur people that blends East and West. All these moments and more await on this trip to Xinjiang and China's Silk Road.

Six days, five nights from RMB 5,200.

Tripww. Tel: 5306 2060. Web: www. tripww.com

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Ready, Steady… Get Active!

Hannah Luginsland

One writer from Talk Magazine spent a day as a volunteer for Active Kids and looked at some of the different programs they offer for keeping your child active.

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he summer holidays passed by all too quickly, and since the kids have been back at school, they’ve been restless.

After all, they spent the summer running round, burning off steam, and now they’re confined to the stuffiness of their classrooms for umpteen hours a day, with limited time outdoors.

Enter Active Kidz Shanghai (AKS), a community based organisation with campuses in Puxi and Pudong that organises swimming camps, football camps, baseball training and much more throughout the year for children from the ages 4 - 15. AKS has been well known in the Shanghai community for a while now, but spending a day as a volunteer was an exciting opportunity to learn firsthand about what AKS really does, and what not only kids can learn from joining one of their clubs, but also what young professionals can learn by taking on a role as a volunteer.

For very little ones there are a range of fun camps, but older kids can learn how to swim, develop teamwork through activities like football and also practice tennis with fully professional coaching, since the premium Asia tennis academy CETA (www.cetatennis.com) also works closely with them.

“The kids can train and learn without noticing, and have fun doing it,” says Laura Paquereau, a French woman, saying what

she likes most about working as a volunteer at AKS. And walking around the grounds of AKS’s Puxi campus that much becomes clear; seeing the children running round on the fields and having fun proves the best and nicest first impression that you could ask for.

Though it’s also the brand new buildings, football fields, tennis courts and swimming halls that provides a certain sense of awe.

“We always keep improving,” says Conrad Singh, President of the tennis academy CETA, proudly. “[AKS] extend the facility whenever it’s possible; a few years ago it was just a small grounds whereas now it includes everything you can wish for. “The next thing we’ll build is probably a hall over the tennis court.”

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n my role as a volunteer, I came to understand quickly that organising a program for hundreds of children is a tough job. Being a teacher, friend, trainer and minder of a bunch of kids is

something only the best can do. Not only having the skills counts; you also have to have a great, motivating personality.

But by putting the work in, it’s worth it to see the little ones having so much fun and increasing their abilities by the hour.

Even though I was only at AKS for one day, when I stood there at 3pm, with 20 children around me, smiling and laughing, I felt that in a small way, I’d made the world a little better.

And although being outside and running round is great, kids don’t need to be super sporty to have fun with AKS. My day as a volunteer at AKS may have been a physically challenging one but AKS also teaches cooking, art and motor-skill classes, which are available for the less active kids out there.

I had a really exciting day, and I’ve certainly been inspired to one day become

9am: I start the morning helping a volunteer called Cinto Casanova with a two hour swimming class.

Cinto spends two hours instructing a class of eight year olds, showing them the right moves and helping them to improve their swimming skills while I assist and provide encouragement. One little boy doesn’t think swimming is his best sport, but he’s trying really hard to catch up with the others and Cinto is encouraging him.

12pm: It’s lunchtime and everybody meets in the cafeteria, a huge new room with long tables. I sit with a bunch of kids who excitedly tell me about their morning’s tennis classes. I don’t know how they do it; I’d be so exhausted if I’d played tennis the whole morning, but they can’t wait for the next activity!

1pm: We go to the gym, where I join two

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Active Kidz Shanghai Puxi. Rm 601, Taihong Building, 3211 Hongmei Lu, near Chengjiaqiao Zhi Lu. Tel: 6406 6757.

Active Kidz Shanghai Pudong. Ramada Plaza, 18 Xin Jinqiao Lu, near Biyun Lu. Tel: 3872 6771. Web: www.activekids.org

During the summer I spent a day at one of AKS’s Summer Sports Camps. My experience as a volunteer was a challenging one, but a fun and fruitful one at that!

11am: I meet Conrad Singh, the president, director and head tennis professional of the CETA tennis academy. He introduces me to some volunteers playing tennis with kids who are maybe only four or five years old, and learning to play tennis for the first time.

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a volunteer. School can be really tough for children in China, and it was a great way to spark some fun and creativity in the children that I met, to make them feel that life is not just long hours spent in a classroom, and doing homework. And what’s more, it’s a great place for children and volunteers alike to make friends.

Kids have a great way to spend their weekends doing something that has an effect on their social behaviour and ability to learn. And who knows, maybe they’ll even find out they have a hidden talent for tennis.

volunteers and about 20 kids for some teamwork exercises. During the first 10 minutes the kids can just play and so I play football with a group of children.

But then the volunteers put them into different groups to do races, and everybody is excited because they want their team to win!

1.30pm: Cinto Casanova and Laura Paquereau show me a class of motor-skills training with some of the smaller kids (3 - 5). They build up a circular obstacle course, where the kids have to climb, jump, crawl under things and do rolls.

2pm: I join a group of kids aged eight and older and we play tennis outside. The children are each watched carefully by their trainers and coaches.

2.30pm: For the last half an hour the kids get to jump in the pool and just play and enjoy the water with their friends.

3pm: A bus is waiting to take the children home to their parents. It was an exciting and challenging day for them (and me!) and now they can look forward to telling their mums and dads about what they did. It looks like everybody had a great day!

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EDUCATION & FAMILY

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Youth Talk: Tough Choices Jonathan Tan, Grade 12 Student at Concordia International School Shanghai

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schools—it’s a really big responsibility.

Participating in MUN, I have a chance to interact with students from across the world, and deepen an understanding of active global citizenship while making new friends.

Committing to these three activities throughout high school has challenged me and helped me to develop in different ways. So how did I make these tough choices? With time being so precious, I selected the activities that showed me just how precious my time can be. To say it differently, I participated where I could both bring something of valuable to a group, and where I also felt valued because of my participation. Choose well; your time matters!

Family Calendar 10 October – 26 November JZ School Kids’ Dance Course 4 - 7 year olds can get active and develop confidence through the art of dance!

This two month program teaches little ones how they can develop their dance skills in weekly 45 minute classes.

4.30 – 5.15pm every Wednesday. RMB 2,000 + 15% for two month course. JZ School. Tel: 5403 6475. E-mail: emma. wen@jz-school.com

New Elementary School Library Unveiled at Concordia International School Shanghai Students and teachers alike were pleased with the newly unveiled library for elementary students at Concordia’s Pudong campus, facilitating students with a new place to hang out and read, work on multimedia projects and engage in information literacy lessons.

New Head of Senior School for Dulwich College Shanghai Dulwich College Shanghai has welcomed Mr Sandy MacKenzie as its new Head of Senior School this term.

Sandy comes with a wealth of experience gained from over 15 years in education both in the UK and overseas.

YCIS Celebrates 80 years with Founder’s Day Event 21 September saw Yew Cheung International School celebrate its landmark 80th birthday at its Gubei, Hongqiao and Pudong campuses with a full day Founder’s Day event featuring a range of fun activities including volleyball and basketball competitions and a tug of war.

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very year, the list grows longer and longer of co-curricular activities available for students.

In a way, that is a good thing—there are more groups and opportunities available for us to express our passions outside of the classroom. On the other hand, the expanding list is overwhelming because a student’s time is so precious. With so much to choose from the challenge becomes to decide, among so many interesting options, which activities to commit to.

This year, I have devoted my time to three co-curricular activities. One is Student Council, which organises all sorts of social events like dances and prom as well as other school activities. As President, I gain a sense of satisfaction from working with an amazing group of people to successfully organise and implement these events.

Besides Student Council, I also help lead a student-run service group that participates in weekend volunteer trips to local schools and orphanages, organises fundraising campaigns and donation drives for charities, as well as host events such as our school’s 30-Hour Famine.

With this group, I gain a different but equally satisfying sense of fulfilment from being able to give back to others outside the Concordia community.

Finally, I am involved with the Model United Nations (MUN) program. This year, I will organise the CISSMUN conference (cissmun.org) that hosts more than 300 delegates from 17

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12 October High School And Beyond: College Planning Workshop This informative workshop helps both teenagers and parents prepare for university, with advice on going through the entrance process, and finding the right university or college for your child.

6 – 8pm. RMB 200 per family. Community Center Shanghai, Jinxiu Dong Lu branch.

Tel: 3382 1770 ext 204. Web: www. communitycenter.cn

14 October - 16 December AKS Puxi Volleyball Get active and learn about communication and teamwork! AKS’s spring volleyball season begins and offers your kids a fun and active way to make friends.

10.30am - 12pm every Sunday. RMB 700 for nine week course. Active Kidz Shanghai. Tel: 6406 6757. Web: www. activekidz.org

17 October B&B Talk: Is Your Child A Picky Eater?

Rashmi Dalai, author of Mika The Picky Eater, offers advice on getting children

to eat their greens, and different strategies you can implement to make sure your child manages to clean their plate!

10am - 12pm.

RMB 100 includes breakfast. Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai. Web: www.bumpsbabes. com. E-mail: info@ bumpsbabes.com

found at this month’s Dulwich College Shanghai Farmer’s market!

2 - 5pm. Dulwich College Shanghai. Email: farmersmarketDCS@gmail.com

20 October SAS 18th Annual International Fair

18 October Fall Kids’ Bazaar @ O’Malley’s It’s back, and with more than 50 popup shops selling an assortment of goodies for you, the home, and most importantly, the kids!

10am - 3pm. O’Malleys. Web: www.zocou. com. E-mail: events@zocou.com

Back with over 60 booths for its 18th consecutive year, Shanghai American School hosts its family fun international fair where guests can try a range of different cuisines, buy used books and hear performances from the school band and orchestra.

11am - 4pm. Shanghai American School, Puxi campus. Tel: 139 8888 8888. Web: www.saschina.org

21 October YCIS Terry Fox Run

18 October Dr Darrel Falk Public Lecture, ‘Evolution Through A New Lens’ As part of its Speaker Series 2012, Concordia International School Shanghai invites Dr Darrel Falk, author of Coming to Peace with Science: Bridging the Worlds between Faith and Biology, to discuss the meeting points and tensions between science and faith.

7 - 9pm. Free and open to the public.

The Rittman Theatre (R101) in Concordia International School Shanghai. Tel: 5899 0380. Web: www.concordiashanghai.org

19 October Dulwich College Shanghai Farmer’s Market Stock up on your Christmas supplies early; fresh produce, food, arts & crafts and healthcare products can all be

300 - 400 people participated in last year’s Terry Fox Run, which raises money for cancer patients and related research. This year, the 5k race, hosted

by YCIS, will take place around the Mandarin City Apartment grounds.

8.15 – 11am. RMB 150 includes refreshments and lucky draw prizes. Yew Cheung International School Shanghai, Puxi campus. Web: www.terryfox.org.

E-mail: summerl@sh.ycef.com

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32 EAT, PRAY, LOVE: N THE SANYA EDITIO 34 SURF'S UP, SANYA

36 SENSATIONAL SPAS 37 WHERE TO STAY

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Eat, Pray, Love…

The Sanya Edition Linda Atkins

When I first read Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller Eat, Pray, Love (2006), detailing the author’s struggle with depression and consequential one year holiday across Italy, India and Indonesia, I felt a burning jealousy, and I’m sure I wasn’t alone. After all, when the going gets tough, most of us can only dream about taking a year’s extended holiday to go travelling the world, neither having the budget nor (let’s face it) the time, before some work commitment kicks us back to reality and has us on the next plane home.

Whereas Gilbert had four months in each country, this reviewer had only four days total in which to spend a brief getaway from the fast-paced fury of Shanghai living, determined to get some much-needed rest.

And so she decided to attraversiamo (cross over) the sea separating sunny Sanya from the mainland, and touched down for a four-day weekend determined to eat, pray, and try and find a little bit of love during the short duration of her stay.

Pray Whereas Gilbert spent four months meditating at an ashram in India, my intentions for getting in touch with my spiritual side and fulfilling the Pray part of my Sanya experience were somewhat more active. For that, I had one place firmly in mind.

Being my first time in Sanya, there was one destination that I found highlighted as the number one ‘must see’ in almost every guide book, and that I was consequently keen to check out. And so I set off to the district of Nanshan (South Mountain) to see the Guanyin of the South Sea of Sanya, a 108 metre statue of the Buddhist figure Avalokite vara, and currently the fourth largest statue in the world. This site attracts hundreds of thousands

Eat In the original Eat, Pray, Love, Gilbert spends the first four months of her vacation predominately in Rome and Naples, pigging out on pizzas, gorging on gelatos, and trying to fit in a bit of the local culture (when she’s not busy trying to fit an extra ravioli in her mouth).

And on arriving in Sanya, this reviewer had strong intentions of doing the same, juggling sightseeing and eating that is.

Internet search guides at the ready and timetable planned back to back, she had done her research and was ready to hit the local seafood markets to try a few local Hainan specialties, before realising that actually, with only 24 hours to spare, the idea of running round, trying to stuff her face with seafood wasn’t the best way to start a relaxing getaway.

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of visitors every year, including eminent monks from across the mainland and I was keen to see this sight for myself to see if it prompted any sort of spiritual awakening.

Arriving at the Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone in itself is an experience worthy of a few photograph opportunities, no less because of the lush green scenery of natural lawns and palm trees, set against the picturesque backdrop of a crystal blue sea and sky.

It’s easy to see why Nanshan has been deemed an auspicious and blessed land in Buddhism and the statue of Avalokite vara set back along a bridge leading out to sea, stands as a mesmerising sight.

Although I’m not a Buddhist, it was easy to be taken in by the impressive scenery and I definitely found some inner calm walking around the three main parks on this ten-acre site during my second day. The Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone is worth making a full day visit out for as there’s plenty to explore.

Beyond visiting the impressive Buddhist statue, the Nanshan Temple is also worth seeing for its Tang dynasty relics, as well as the Sea Watch Terrace, just to add to that aura of inner calm.

The Guanyin of the South Sea of Sanya.

Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone. Tel: (898) 8883 7946

Besides, when it comes to comfort food, there’s a reason Italy is famous as the food capital of the world. But with Italy obviously too far-flung for a four day getaway, I was curious to discover what the nearest alternative was, especially seeing as Sanya doesn’t have quite the extent of selection that Shanghai has.

And so my search for the first part of my Eat, Pray, Love experience brought me to Sofia, the Ritz-Carlton Sanya’s sophisticated Italian fine dining restaurant specialising in cuisine from the southernmost reaches of Italy.

Beautifully decorated in deep, ruby red hues, the romanticism of the place was not lost on me, and as I was handed a rose by my handsome waiter, I wondered whether I wasn’t about to embark on the Love part of my Sanya experience first.

But at the Sofia restaurant, the food soon came to take centre stage with a selection of special signature dishes prepared by Chef Christian. After being served a basket of warm breads with three different types of paté (which I devoured with gusto), I was positively drooling at the dishes as they came out one by one. The Caprese “Secondo Me”, an appetiser of tomato bubble sponge, mozzarella cream and basil pesto (RMB 208 + 15%) played havoc on the senses, smelling so intoxicatingly appetising that I barely had time to appreciate the presentation of my dish before it was hitting the back of my throat. The Tortelloni Ai Carciofi (pictured; RMB 208 + 15%) that followed, a homemade ravioli dish served with artichokes, basil butter and tomato confit, used pasta that had been prepared that day, and had such

a freshness to its soft, creamy texture that I was left wondering whether I had room for another portion.

Still, I had to make room for the Cannoli (RMB 88 + 15%), a rich ricotta dessert served with candied citron, a brandy snap and a glass of accompanying lemoncello mousse.

For food you can fall in love with, Sofia’s a must to have on any Sanya traveller’s list, and there are a few dishes using local pesci such as the Misto Grigliato (RMB 248 + 15%), a dish of selected grilled fish served with Hainan chili jam, Thai lime, potatoes and parsley garlic sauce, if you want to get a taste of traditional Hainan too.

Proof enough that you don’t need to travel round Italy to appreciate authentic Italian cuisine. Serious Italian soulfood has come to China’s south.

Ritz-Carlton Sanya. Yalong Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8898 8888. Web: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Sanya/ Default.htm

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Love When I reached the third day of my Sanya experience, I found myself, much as Gilbert had at the end of her eighth month of travelling, at a bit of a conundrum over what to do next. After all, finding love nowadays seems nearly impossible, and even in a city as beautiful as Sanya, I wasn’t suddenly expecting to have my two days

in the sun transform me into a gorgeous bronzed goddess that the gentlemen of Sanya would be queuing up to meet.

Research didn’t lend much in the way of answers either, with Sanya’s ‘Greatest World of Love’ (Tianya Haijiao) appearing to be my best bet, only then to find out that it was something in the way of a wildlife and amusement park not particularly what I had in mind.

And so I traced back into my memory bank for a sign, finally choosing a very personal route on which to embark, much as Gilbert had in the final chapter of her book. For me it was looking to one of my very earliest loves: my love for Asia, which had been discovered atop a Mandarin Oriental hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 16 years ago, looking out at glistening skyscraper and the incredible Petronas towers. As a girl, a confirmation had been made in my mind that, one day, I’d want to live in a cosmopolitan Asian city, and sure enough, 16 years onwards, I was now living in Shanghai.

As tangible a sign as any, it was what led me to the Mandarin Oriental Sanya, where I booked into an Ocean Breeze Pavilion (pictured) for the remainder of my stay. And once there, I spent a long afternoon pampering myself with a series of indulgences: a hot oil treatment at the hotel’s The Spa (see

page 36), a long bath in the hotel’s indoor plunge pool (which is actually a large outdoor bath looking out to sea), and a glass of wine and some room service from the hotel’s international Pavilion restaurant.

When I left Sanya the next day, I felt that I had eaten well, that my mind was more at rest, and that while I hadn’t found love, I’d certainly come to love myself a little bit more.

Mandarin Oriental Sanya. 12 Yuhai Lum Sanya City. Tel: (898) 8820 9999. Web: www. mandarinoriental.com/sanya

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Serenity Coast Resort Sanya

Hotel Profile Serenity Coast Resort Sanya is a seascape holiday hotel established by Sanya Luhuitou Tourism Development Co. Ltd. Located along both the Little Donghai and Sanya Bays; it is adjacent

to universally known holiday resorts such as the InterContinental Sanya Resort and Anantara Sanya Resort, Luhuitou Park and Luhuitou Golf Course.

Resort Features: Only eight minute’s drive to downtown.

Only three minute’s drive to Great Donghai, the most active bay.

Elegant, away from the hustle and bustle, carefree and quiet.

A land of idyllic beauty backed by scenic mountain views.

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Views of primitive forests and oceanic islands in a tropical zone.

Suitable for high-end incentive meetings and honeymoon vacations.

The hotel boasts access to a rare seashell beach, which is home to a beautiful coral reef; a verdant macaque reserve and a private yacht club and state-level diving area.

Sanya Coast Resorts Sanya features 357 two-bedroom suites offering guests breathtaking ocean view, with an area ranging from 120sqm to 322sqm. The suites, offering two or three bedrooms, are equipped with an open kitchen, washing machine and Jacuzzi in the main bedroom. The elegantly designed Ocean Blue Chinese Restaurant and

sophisticated Cafe’de Hong Kong offer an unforgettable dining experience. For business and social events, the hotel features four meeting rooms with natural lighting, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, children’s garden and other exciting recreational facilities.

Perfect for your dream vacation Serenity Coast Resort Sanya presents an irresistible tropical journey and invites you to experience beautiful tropical gardens, and a romantic beach abundant in coconut trees and situated right next to a magnificent ocean.

No. 15 Xiaodonghai Road, Sanya, Hainan Province 572000, China. Tel: (898) 8855 8666.

Fax: (898) 8865 9018. Web: www.sctsanya.com

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Surf's Up, Sanya Tom Mangione

Known for its sun, sea and sand, Sanya continues to grow in the minds of both Chinese and international travellers alike as one of China’s most prominent tourist getaways. However, Sanya and nearby Riyue Bay have also become known as popular surfing destinations, hosting China’s annual Surfing Hainan Open. Talk spoke with Surfing Hainan’s founder Brendan Sheridan.

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iven the choice of being a beach bum or China’s surfing ambassador, Brendan Sheridan laughs and says, “Both? I wouldn't feel right just being a beach bum. I need to be more productive than that!” And Sheridan has certainly been productive in promoting surfing in the Hawaii of China, establishing China’s very first international surfing event, the Surfing Hainan Open, and with it, founding Sanya’s first surf shop. Recently, he moved his business from Sanya to Riyue Bay, an undeveloped stretch of beach approximately one hour outside of Sanya. “I moved the shop up to Riyue Bay

in December of last year. Sanya only gets surf in the summer months. Up here in Riyue Bay, there is surf all year round.”

Not only are the breaks (areas where waves begin to form) at Riyue Bay prominent year round, they also cover a range of difficulties, making it possible for surfers of all levels to catch a wave.

This was one of the things that attracted Sheridan to the area. “My first time here, I was pretty stoked to see a stretch of beach with a lot of different breaks, including a few great point breaks.”

However, Sheridan is quick to note that he wasn’t the first one to discover the

place. “There had already been people coming to surf in Riyue Bay before I moved here. Monran Surf, a Japanese surf company and board manufacturer, had been doing tours here with Japanese surfers for a while.”

Sans the occasional appearance of international surfers in the know, Sheridan had to start from scratch when building a surf spot at Riyue Bay. In fact, when he was starting out, most locals had little idea of what surfing even was.

“Most of them had never seen it before, even on TV. There isn't a person in Europe or the States who doesn't know what the basic idea is: paddle, catch a wave, stand up and ride. But here a lot of people simply had no idea. Just the basic concept that you ride the wave towards the beach isn't commonly known; I often had, and still have to start from the very beginning when giving lessons.”

Still, interest in the sport in China has grown in leaps and bounds as more and more Chinese surfers flock to Sanya and

appear in the Surfing Hainan Open on Riyue Bay. “The first year we [held the tournament we] only had two Chinese surfers; last year we had fifteen out of 40. This year there should be 20 Chinese surfers.” In addition, Chinese surfing stars are beginning to come into their own. Sheridan recommends fans of the sport take a look at Tie Zhuang, hailing from Inner Mongolia. “[He] has lived and surfed in Hainan for five years now, and is the one Chinese surfer that really dedicates himself most to the sport. He's pretty humble too; he just wants to go out and rip; he doesn't need to be famous.”

The surfing scenes in Sanya and Riyue Bay look as if they are only going to continue to grow, but the question remains: is the secret out?

Sheridan says without hesitation, “The secret is out.”

Web: www.surfinghainan.com

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Romantic Getaway at Banyan Tree Sanya T

he exclusive Banyan Tree Sanya, the first all-pool villa resort in China, is located on the serene Luhuitou Bay, on the southern coast of Sanya, Hainan Island. With 49 all-pool villas set amidst a sculpted tropical lagoon on an expansive 30-hectare estate, the resort is designed as an oceanfront hideaway. It features a contemporary blend of oriental touches and lush tropical design as well as the award-winning Banyan Tree and Banyan Tree Spa Sanya’s state-of-the-art hydrothermal facilities. Signature dining outlets, in-villa dining service and destination dining experiences also complete the package.

All the facilities and atmosphere make it an ideal romantic getaway for both weddings and honeymoons.

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A perfect fusion of oriental beauty and western comfort, the unique architecture and design of Banyan Tree Sanya’s exclusive pool villas make it a true Sanctuary for the Senses. Warm colours, rich textures, smooth surfaces and subtle fragrances create sensuous aesthetics that are stunningly restrained yet delightfully exuberant. The surroundings exude romance and offer a setting perfect for an intimate and magical experience.

A wedding at Banyan Tree Sanya has all the ingredients to make a fairy tale come true. With the legendary Luhuitou Peak as a backdrop and spectacular sunsets on a private beachfront, Banyan Tree Sanya offers an ideal venue for intimate wedding ceremonies. The rustic setup of the bridal villa with private pool and open-air tub makes for a perfect intimate moment under the moonlight. Wake up to the soothing sounds of nature while enjoying a sumptuous breakfast feast in bed!

Unwind the day by indulging in an exotic menu of time honoured spa treatments under the skilful hands of the Banyan Tree Spa therapists. The talented team weaves

together the magical elements of the ancient banyan tree and the romance of the Luhuitou legend to accompany the greatest moment in your love story.

Indulge in an array of tantalizing flavours and cuisines at our signature dining experiences or step into the Banyan Tree Gallery for a cultural, sensory or visual memoir of your stay, there’s so much to offer at Banyan Tree Sanya.

Getting to Banyan Tree Sanya is easy, too. Located just 30 minutes from both the Sanya Fenghuang International Airport and Sanya High Speed Train Station, the resort is also within an hour’s drive from other tourist destinations. It’s also close to a China Duty Free shop, local eateries and handicraft souvenirs shops, meaning that you and your wedding guests can enjoy all that Sanya has to offer.

No 6 Luling Road, Sanya, Hainan Island, China.

Tel: (898) 8860 9988. Web: banyantree.com

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InterContinental Sanya Resort Environmental Design

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nterContinental Sanya Resort occupies one of the most beautiful locations in Sanya – Xiao Dong Hai. Surrounded by sandy beaches and green mountains, the location offers guests picturesque views from every room. Beautiful water-filled gardens throughout the Resort create a serene yet stylish ambience. The Resort offers 343 sea view rooms including 24 beachside villas and 12 executive suites.

Guests can lounge in five swimming pools, dine in eight restaurants and bars, unwind in our soothing SPA InterContinental and hold a meeting in the ballroom or one of seven inspiring meeting rooms.

With its convenient location, contemporary green design and wealth of facilities, InterContinental Sanya Resort brings a truly memorable and different experience for its guests.

The design of the Resort is unique, one of the first of IHG’s ‘new wave’ of differentiated resort designs, as well as an environmentally friendly design concept.

The design relies upon the intelligent and creative use of ‘form and void’

for its effect. Rhythmical patterns of light and shadow in architectural proportion delight the eye without the use of expensive materials or elaborate details. The master planning allows for an unfolding experience as one moves through the Resort, rather than the rapid understanding-at-a-glance that is typical of so many Sanya resorts.

Regarding environmental design concerns, the Resort has been designed to take full advantage of its warm, tropical setting. Every effort has been made to make use of natural light and ventilation, reducing dependence on electricity and air conditioning. Everywhere possible breezeways have been opened up to allow natural ventilation across public areas, corridors and F&B outlets. The Ballroom and pre-function spaces have plenty of natural light, and all meeting rooms have large windows and private gardens. Water features and planter boxes are located throughout all the public areas.

In the Skygarden zone of the Resort, every single room (and bathroom) has sea views, balconies with full width planters and naturally ventilated corridors. Triple volume Skygardens are located on various floors, allowing the breeze to move through the building and reduce its overall visual mass. All flat roofs that are visible from the rooms and public areas have been planted with a combination of native grasses, flowers and shrubs. This reduces the Resort’s heat load and acts as an insulating layer to cool the spaces beneath. Solar water heaters on the

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roof provide all the necessary hot water for all Skygarden rooms and all hot water requirements.

The guestroom balconies and open corridors surrounding the giant courtyards within the Watergarden and Club InterContinental zones are naturally cooled by sea breezes blowing over the evaporating wate rs. Large areas of planting in these water courtyards also contribute to the calming and restive nature of the views, encouraging birdlife to contribute to the views. Here, every room has a sea view, and balconies are projected out toward the water courtyards to further enhance the air circulation and resort ambience.

The Inspiration Space provides guests with an opportunity to learn more about their geographical context, local environment, history and culture through the provision of a library of reference books, lectures from visiting experts and interesting familiarisation courses. The provision of an Artist's Workshop and Gallery will permit local painters and sculptors to create and showcase their skill as well.

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Sensational Spas Kerry Allen & Linda Atkins

Clear blue skies and sandy beaches, there’s perhaps nowhere more perfect than Sanya for taking a bit of time out and getting some much-needed TLC. And what better way to do so than with a relaxing spa treatment? Talk Magazine sampled three of the best spas in China’s harmonious answer to Hawaii.

ESPA What: Aromatherapy Massage (60 min) Where: ESPA at the Ritz-Carlton Sanya. Yalong Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8898 8888.

Web: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Sanya/ Default.htm Why: To take your Sanya escape to a new level of relaxation How Much: RMB 800 + 15%

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Sanya What: Hot Lava Seashell Treatment (80 min) Where: The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Sanya.

12 Yuhai Lu, Sanya City. Tel: (898) 8820 9999. Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/sanya Why: For a unique massage treatment new to Hainan How Much: RMB 1,258 + 15% The Spa is enclosed within the Mandarin Oriental Sanya’s very own secret garden, and within this beautiful, natural enclosure, further secrets lie within.

One of these is the new signature treatment that the hotel has recently introduced, the Hot Lava Sea Shell Treatment. This is a special massage that uses tiger striped clam shells filled with lava gel, said to help stimulate the skin’s natural renewal processes and give guests firmer and healthier looking skin.

My treatment began with a soothing foot bath in rose petals before moving onto the massage bed to begin my full body treatment. My therapist expertly rubbed a pearl powder and rice milk body scrub onto my arms, legs and back, soothing my tired skin and alerting my senses to a range of irresistible scents.

She then began to perform the signature part of the treatment, massaging my body with the hot lava sea shells. The warming oil being spread along my back was pure bliss, and along with my expert masseuse’s kneading techniques, did absolute wonders in helping me unravel from the burdens of my busy life. At times the oil felt as though it might burn my back, but never reached a temperature that might have been dubbed uncomfortable. On the contrary, I felt enveloped in an aura of bliss, and the soft clicking of the shells against each other aided me towards a temple of rest.

When the treatment came to an end I relaxed in The Spa’s little landscaped gardens with a cup of herbal tea and some dried fruit, keen to pass on my very unique experience.

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Looking out over the beautiful, pristine beaches of Yalong Bay in itself might be enough to transport your average person to another world of peace and tranquillity, miles away from the fast pace of Shanghai living. But to fully make the most of this otherworldly retreat and recharge those low batteries, no stay in the Ritz-Carlton is complete without a visit to ESPA, the hotel’s popular little spa refuge.

Run by ESPA-trained professionals, every treatment at ESPA employs a blend of European therapies and Eastern philosophies with a range of hot stone and essential aromatherapy oil treatments. Having selected the Aromatherapy Massage, an intensive oil massage to relieve the tensions of day to day living, I filled out a form declaring a few basic medical details, and then was led to my ‘Jasmine’ treatment room.

My masseuse had chosen a blend of calming oils based on my desire to unwind (however there are also oils to help you detox, relieve aches and pains, recover from jetlag and boost your immune system). After showering, I underwent a blissful full body massage in a truly relaxing environment, with special attention being given to my lower back and shoulders, areas that I’d indicated needed most attention.

The oils smelled heavenly and after my treatment came to an end, I enjoyed a cup of jasmine tea in the spa’s relaxation area, looking out over calming water features in an elegantly decorated courtyard. At 2,788 square metres the grounds of ESPA make it one of the biggest spas in Hainan, and a wonderful way to while away a lazy afternoon, worlds away from civilisation.

Banyan Tree Spa Sanya What: Oriental Ritual Treatment (150 min + 30 minutes refreshments and relaxation) Where: Banyan Tree Spa Sanya at the Banyan Tree Sanya Hotel. 6 Luling Lu, Xiaodonghai Tourist Zone. Tel: (898) 8860 9988. Web: www.banyantree.com/en/sanya Why: Because Banyan knows best How Much: RMB 2,000 + 15% With award winning spas worldwide, the Banyan Tree enjoys widespread recognition for its holistic therapies, using East-meets-West techniques. And so I arrived at the Banyan Tree Sanya’s spa, nestled within a romantic and ornately decorated setting, with high expectations of my three hour Oriental Ritual treatment, said to be inspired by an early medical text from Tibet.

And needless to say, my treatment did not disappoint. Beginning with an oil massage, my masseuse worked vigorously to rub and tug away at the kinks that had formed in my back and lower waist, stimulating the flow of qi throughout my tired and broken body.

What followed was a body scrub using jasmine and lavender products to smooth the dry skin on my legs and back, enriching my nose with their calming scents, and sending me on my way towards a state of complete and utter bliss. My skin was then thoroughly worked over once again by my masseuse, who applied a soothing moisturising oil, leaving my skin increasingly more supple and soft. I was then left to slip into a relaxing bath scented with lavender oils, thus concluding my heavenly treatment and leading me to have the best sleep I’d had in weeks.

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Where To Stay Here are some of the best hotels to stay in Sanya

Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa 6 Xiaodonghai Lu, Hedong District.

Tel: (898) 8888 5088. Web: http:// http://sanya.anantara.com

Conrad Sanya Haitang Bay

Banyan Tree Sanya Hotel 6 Luling Lu, Xiaodonghai Tourist Zone. Tel: (898) 8860 9988. Web: www.banyantree. com/en/sanya

Haitang Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8820 8888. Web: http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/china/conrad-sanyahaitang-bay-SYXCICI/index.html

Hilton Sanya Resort & Spa Yalong Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8858 8888. Web: www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ china/hilton-sanya-resort-andspa-SYXHIHI/index.html

InterContinental Sanya Resort 1 Zhouji Lu, Xiaodonghai Tourist Zone. Tel: (898) 8861 8888. Web: www.ichotelsgroup.com/ intercontinental/en/gb/locations/sanya

Mandarin Oriental Sanya 12 Yuhai Lu, Sanya City. Tel: (898) 8820 9999. Web: www. mandarinoriental.com/sanya

Renaissance Sanya Resort & Spa 1 Yezhou Lu, Haitang Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 3885 8888. Web: www.marriott. co.uk/hotels/travel/syxbr-renaissance-sanya-resort-and-spa

The Ritz-Carlton Sanya Yalong Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8898 8888.

Web: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/ Properties/Sanya/Default.htm

Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa Yalong Bay National Resort Area.

Tel: (898) 8856 8888. Web: www. marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/ syxmc-sanya-marriott-yalongbay-resort-and-spa

The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort Yalong Bay National Resort Area. Tel: (898) 8855 5555. Web: www. stregis.com/sanya

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SPORT TALK

Who’s The Clown Now? Jon Robinson, BSc (Hons) Exercise Physiology

Looking to lose a few pounds? Weight lifting isn’t the answer, says Talk Magazine’s exercise expert Jon Robinson

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t was shortly after the luminous green socks craze and 'Frankie say Relax' t-shirts craze that I made a conscious effort to keep a keen eye out, and not to be taken in by the latest fad. Imagine the smug self-satisfaction of a ten year old boy who was so in tune with good taste that he knew white socks went best with slip-on shoes.

How then did I fall for the gym craze that said that weight training was the best way to lose fat (as your body burns additional fat post-exercise while you are resting)? Early 90s studies described something called EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) that measures how much oxygen is needed to recover from your workout. Data from these studies assumed that higher intensities of exercise meant that higher levels of oxygen were required post-exercise, in order to burn additional calories after exercise while resting. And weight training was cited as being one of the main exercises to enhance this process. The EPOC craze is over 20 years old but many trainers and marketers still try to get away with it.

I admittedly fell for it (briefly); after all, building muscle, burning fat and resting at the same time seemed like a winning recipe! Arguably there can be no more intense gym-based exercise than weight training, and therefore, at the time, everyone chanted the same mantra: lift weights, build muscle and burn fat while you're not even working out.

Still, this took time-wasting to new levels not seen since Laurel & Hardy's Piano-up-the-Stairs fat burning workout video (1932). Later I was to find out why.

Sure, EPOC is increased with higher intensities of exercise

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but a key variable is time, and how much of that is spent reaching your optimum. With weight lifting, if you do an intense weight lifting session of 50 minutes, your actual workou time is approximately 10 minutes, with 40 minutes spent either warming up or resting. In this frame of time you burn around 100-150 calories and the maximum 'afterburn' from EPOC is only between 15-90 calories, depending of course upon how hard you work.

Cardio, likewise, even if performed intensely as interval training can only create the same degree of EPOC as weight training.

But with weight training, fact is you are simply not going to see the effects of weightloss from time spent sitting around on your bum after a workout session in which you spend your time predominately standing stationary. 90 calories, which studies show is the maximum number of calories burnt post-exercise through EPOC, simply isn’t enough when you look at the numbers overall.

What’s important is getting your heart rate up and putting the work in during those 50 minutes in order to shake that extra fat. Spinning is a recommended activity as your heart rate averages between 150-170 bpm during a 50 minute session of intense training. Intense cardio sessions that use intervals (football, basketball, squash, boxing, spinning/ cycling, running etc.) also use the powerful muscle fibres, accelerating fat loss at the maximum possible rate.

However, here's the important point: during 50 minutes of weight training you

will burn at most 150 cals during the session and a maximum of 90 cals afterburn = maximum 240 cals. During 50 minutes of intense cardio you can burn upwards of 1,000 cals + max 90 cals afterburn.

Work smart and don't end up scratching your head like Stan if you can’t shift that stubborn body fat!

Jon Robinson is the co-owner of Spin Shanghai (Rm A401, 525 Fahuazhen Lu, near Dingxi Lu. Tel 139 1804 4705).

For in depth instructions on how to do these exercises properly as well as other helpful tips on duration of exercise and routine guidance, check out his blog on www.makethisworkout.com

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Food For Thought Melissa K Trias

Every month, our dining columnist gives you all the news that’s fit to dish. Find out the newest hotspots and the latest closings, as well as the tastiest events in town for October.

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t’s not even Halloween yet, but already frightening things have come our way. Some of our favourite dining spots (actually, a whole slew of them on Maoming Nan Lu) suddenly closed their doors, supposedly because of the landlord’s decision to not renew their leases. Among them were Pane e Vino, Las Tapas and Blue Frog (all located on 207 Maoming Nan Lu, near Yongjia Lu). But no fear, Pane e Vino has opened a new location within Sinan Mansions (47 Sinan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu) and Las Tapas has moved to Huaihai Lu (C6, Bldg 69, 570 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu). Phew!

We also had a few fears for Jing’an’s much loved Tex Mex restaurant Cantina Agave (291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu). However never fear, Mexican food addicts: the venue has merely been renovating and has since officially re-opened its doors. This means that you’ll be able to consume its signature burritos, enchiladas and nachos all over

Larder Bar and Grill

again – and don’t forget the margaritas to wash them down with.

Also on the upward swing of things is the opening of Camelia (210 Century Avenue, near Pucheng Lu) at the brand new Four Seasons Hotel in Pudong. Here, you can expect exquisite French and Japanese cuisine alongside exceptional

New & Noted Casa700

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paired fine, French wines.

And on the subject of wine, Enoterra, one of Shanghai’s most popular wine bars, has just opened its third location at the corner of Jiaozhou Lu and Wuding Lu in Jing’an District. That should give ample competition to Maya (568 Julu Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu)’s autumn season’s pairing of Argentinean wines with its noteworthy Mexican cuisine.

Another new opening has sprung up within the Taikang Terrace, the talented Chef Lex Hauser (M on the Bund, The Purple Onion) and restaurateur Steve Baker joining forces to create Larder Bar and Grill (171 Jianguo Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu). This new place, a comfortable little Aussie eatery with ample grilled meat and seafood platters to share has us feeling we might need to

Café 108

pay a visit to Taikang Terrace more often.

And also on our bucket list for this month is Hikari (3911 Hongmei Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu) with its signature Hikari Roll promotion (RMB 85), running until the end of the month. The generous spread of mayonnaise across an entire roll of spicy salmon, tempura fried shrimp, tuna, eel and wasabi is so good that you might find yourself ordering two.

With all the new selection popping up, it seems this October doesn’t look so scary at all! Bon appetit!

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What: Wine, beef and paellas in Xintiandi Where: 700 Huangpi Nan Lu, near Hefei Lu. Tel: 6386 0377. Web: www.casa700.com Why: You’re looking for a bountiful Spanish feast.

Casa700, the newest Spanish restaurant to hit the Shanghai dining scene, intends to prove that there’s more to Spanish food than just tapas. The venue, divided into four different sections (the bar, dining area, garden rooftop and private dining rooms), boasts the art and landscapes for which Spain is most revered, with large vibrant murals of 'La Sagrada Familia' and 'The City of Seville.' The essence of the culture is intact within Casa700, hence making our dinner an experience of sight, taste and sound.

The restaurant serves traditional Spanish dishes a la carte, and also has two tasting set options that easily satisfy two people.

We dined on the Tasting Set B (RMB 344 per person), a four-course meal of mini Spanish starters, seafood paella, tenderloin meat and desserts. Of this, we fully appreciated the opening spread, which included a gazpacho shot, an Andalusianstyle baby squid, assorted croquettes, garlic prawns and homemade foie gras.

Though it was of course, Spain’s most famous dish that we were most looking

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forward to, which Casa700 serves with gusto.

The Spanish Seafood Paella (RMB 114 per person, minimum two people) featured fat-grain rice that was toothsome without being tough. Whole pieces of mussels, clams, prawns, lobsters and squids sat invitingly in a bed of saffron-stewed rice (and even more sat buried beneath). We suggest squeezing a good amount of lemon juice onto the plate to add an extra zesty kick—trust us; your taste buds will love every bite.

Also worth mention was the Grilled Beef Tenderloin (RMB 220) with grilled vegetables served on a slate. Cooked with just the right amount of fat surrounding the meat, the beef was juicy with a bit of salt to taste.

Finally, our dessert course, the Mixed Plate of Home Made Desserts (RMB 75), was an exciting array of sweets that allowed us to try everything that Casa700 had to offer, including a creamy, traditional Spanish creation called Crema Catalana (RMB 48) that should not be missed.

What: Café 108 in The Langham Xintiandi.

99 Madang Lu, near Taicang Lu. Tel: 2330 2288. Web: www.xintiandi.langhamhotels. com What: Artesian made coffee in the centre of Puxi.

Why: Those packets of instant coffee aren’t cutting it.

In a city bursting with coffee culture, it looks like the new Café 108, located in The Langham Xintiandi Hotel, is ready to upstage the competition. As with all things associated with the Langham brand, only premium illy branded coffee is served (by university-educated baristas, no less) in this little corner shop across from the Xintiandi shopping centre. Boasting a very European design in its interior, Café 108 aims to attract guests who can appreciate a well-made cup of Joe. And not only that, but they’ve also got a selection of freshly prepared lunches and desserts, to enjoy alongside it. Yummy.

For food we noshed on an array of savoury and sweet dishes, all created freshly that morning. Most notable were the Norwegian Smoked Salmon Sandwich (RMB 48), served with tarragon, mayonnaise, onion

confit, capers and arugula and the CustomMade Vegetarian Sandwich (RMB 48). Both sandwiches were especially delectable due to the buttery and flaky croissant bread that held it all together and we found ourselves licking our fingers to savour the very last crumb.

This was of course paired with a brew, and the Cappuccino (RMB 25 for small; 35 for large) was a heavenly marriage of coffee and milk that showed no signs of separation, which is often the problem with lower quality versions. We’ll definitely be returning for more.

Desiring something sweet to finish it all off, we found the Hazelnut and Banana Crumble Bar (RMB 38) and Seasonal Fruit Tartlet with Vanilla English Cream (RMB 38) to be more than enough to satisfy. Meant for sharing, we should warn that the portions are more than generous. One serving of the Hazelnut and Banana Crumble Bar needed to be divided into multiple pieces in order to be finished off and the Seasonal Fruit Tartlet had to be boxed aside for another day.

We ended our visit feeling rather impressed by it all because for such a small venue, Café 108 really packs a punch.

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New & Noted Garret Café

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What: A small no-frills café for when you’ve got the late night munchies.

Where: 674 Changle Lu, near Fumin Lu. Tel: 136 1177 2961 Why: Quality pizzas without the high price tag.

If you find yourself moseying on down Changle Lu, you may stumble upon Garret Café: a humble, albeit disappointingly shabby) place that aims to take advantage of your late night pizza cravings. Squeezed into a tiny, two-storey building, there are amazingly only enough seats to accommodate around eight people. Yet we wouldn’t dare to try to fit in that many. All you claustrophobics out there might do well to give Garret a miss.

Still, undeterred, we explored the dining options, and seeing that pizza was the only fare on the menu (with desserts, we were told, soon to be added), we went with some leap of faith in supposing that what the restaurant lacked in quantity, it might make up for in quality.

And so, providing the litmus test for

how the restaurant would fare overall, we opted for the bare bones Margherita Pizza (RMB 38), which came with a thin and crispy base and was made with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and sprinkled with black pepper.

The portions were ideal: one pizza pie is enough to feed one ravenous pizza monster on a tight budget, and the freshness of the crust and the quality of the cheese, which was gooey without being too oily, definitely scored a few points. Still, being the crutch of the café’s existence, if you’re looking for anything more, you’ll be severely disappointed.

Metaphorically speaking, Garret Café is like a 1960s Volkswagen Beetle: it’s small, compact, a bit dodgy on the outside (it could use a new coat of paint everywhere) and cheap. It’s nothing special, but it can fit a few of your friends and their drinks in, and cater to a meagre spending budget.

But if it were us, we’d save our pennies and wait for a newer model.

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Melting Pot Upstairs

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What: A relaxed, music cafe started by long running music venue The Melting Pot Where: Tianzifang, 2F, 288 Taikang Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 6415 8180. Web: http:// 288meltingpot.com Why: You want French bistro food with your jazz The Melting Pot is a bit of a Shanghai institution, playing host to house bands with a jazz and R&B slant for years. And over time, the venue has tried to build on the success of its Tianzifang location by expanding to Hengshan Lu and even farther flung Pudong.

Although both of these ventures ultimately closed, undaunted, the Melting Pot has expanded once again, this time much closer to home. The Melting Pot Upstairs, the new music cafe from the Melting Pot, is located directly above the original venue. It can be a little difficult to find; the entrance is located down an alley on the side of the original building. On entering, the place radiates a vaguely traditional Chinese air. Christmas lights wind around dried stalks of bamboo and the chairs are covered in prints of cranes and lillies.

The owner has brought in a chef/ restaurateur who's opened several bistros in Paris. And although you can still find pizzas

and standard bar fare on the menu, there's now a distinct focus on French food. The Seafood Casserole (RMB 68) smothers crayfish, calamari, mussels and shrimp in a crayfish concoction mixed with cream.

Served with a sliced baguette, this hearty dish is perfect for sharing. The Stuffed Eggplant with Fresh Goat Cheese and Tomato Cream (RMB 158) sees a hamburger patty stuffed with imported cheese, then wrapped in slices of eggplant, ready to mix with the tomato concasse - a French hamburger, if you will.

Also on the menu you'll find classics like Steak Tartare (RMB 188), Creme Brulée (RMB 38) and a Chocolate Fondant (RMB 46), a "special recipe" served with a side of ice cream.

Also of culinary interest, there's a Soul Food Night every Wednesday (unaffiliated with the new Parisian chef) that offers dishes like Shrimp Ettufait (RMB 58) and Fried Chicken (RMB 88), accompanied with live soul music.

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Best Bite: Kebabs on the Grille Steph Buckingham

Shanghai’s most voracious dining editors scour the city for the best bite of the month

Just Desserts: Jiong Gelato

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couple of months ago, Sherpa’s ran one of their promotional giveaways on select dishes from different restaurants around town, saying thanks to Shanghai’s lazy and gluttonous with a limited period of time selection of freebies.

And one of these dishes for those in the Jing’an area was the Chicken Makhani at Kebabs on the Grille, a dish that this curry fanatic wouldn’t have normally considered as one of her top options as a curry onthe-go (preferring more spice, as opposed to the mildly spicy tomato based curry that the Makhani is), but for the sake of free-ness, decided to give a try.

Of course, not many curries can be described as enticing on site (especially if they arrive in a little plastic Sherpa’s tub), but the aromas that wafted from my warm Makhani on arrival can only be described as heavenly. A ravenous appetite I didn’t know I had took over, and I completely demolished my curry and accompanying Steamed Rice (RMB 25) and Naan (RMB 20), barely coming up for air in between

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my first and last bite.

I’ve since become a loyal Kebabs on the Grille fan, treating myself to a Makhani at least once a week, and normally sampling a selection of the equally delectable, and very unique starters as an accompaniment. In particular the Fried Mushrooms (RMB 40), a selection of six breaded and fried mushrooms stuffed with amul cheese, coriander, green chili, ginger and onion is a great way to start your meal, and like the Makhani, tantalises the taste buds with a very different and memorable taste.

Those who like Indian food would do well to try the Makhani at Kebabs on the Grille. The only difficulty is you might risk becoming addicted.

RMB 70. Kebabs on the Grille. Rm 103, 227 Huangpi Bei Lu, near Jiangyin Lu. Tel: 3315 0132. Web: www.kebabsonthegrille.com

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hat could be more perfect than ice cream? By itself or paired with a sliver of cake, a five-course meal would seem incomplete without it. But don’t give us the massproduced stuff, soulless and uninspired as it is. We demand the best: fresh, frozen and with a bit of sass.

Enter Jiong Gelato, Shanghai’s seriously delicious delivery service icecreamery, with a menu reading like a true celebration of ice cream’s awesomeness.

There’s Superman Chocolate (if it’s good enough for the S, it’s got to be powerful), Madagascar Vanilla (we dare you not to drool over the scent), Too Rich Tiramisu (why didn’t someone think of this before?) and much, much more. And the lactose intolerant among you need not shake your fists; Jiong Gelato also serves dairy-free sorbet flavours as well.

The texture is creamier, the cups are heavier and the ingredients are more honest that any brand from the grocery

store. “We blind tested all the ingredients before we decided on which to make our ice cream from,” says Alwin Siy-Yap, Co-Owner of Jiong Gelato.

And when we tasted it, each cup we opened was frozen rock solid upon delivery, ensuring us that as we scooped out each rich, luscious bite, we need not fear it turning into cream soup after only a few minutes.

At the moment, we can’t wait to order our next batch of seasonal ice cream flavours, such as Espresso Yourself, Mint Chocolate Chip and Bailey’s Irish Cream. The names alone whet our appetites even in spite of the long, cold months ahead, tucking into a cup in our warm, heated apartments.

And so our hearts have found a place for Jiong Gelato; how we love you guys! Don’t stop churning out the (ice) cream of the crop.

RMB 20 per small cup; RMB 70 per big cup.

Appointment only. Tel: 187 1777 9040. Web: www.jionggelato.com

Second Helping: Madison Tom Mangione

Every month, we return to a Shanghai institution to see how they’re holding up; whether they’ve opened a new branch or just relocated, we sample the old classics and new dishes to see if they’ve stood the test of time.

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n Dongping Lu, across the street from some particularly friendly bars, sits the building that at one time might have been called Shanghai's house of brunch.

Azul and Madison, famed among the food set for their Sunday afternoon gut busts both once resided here. However, the building is now just a shell of what it once was,with eyes spray-painted on the windows, staring, rather shamelessly, into the oh-so friendly bars across the street.

After the exodus, Azul picked up and moved to Wukang Lu's Ferguson Lane and last month Madison also settled into a new home on Fenyang Lu. Madison's fresh digs are new indeed, housed on the first floor of one of a pair of office buildings currently springing up next to the prominent Howard Johnson Huaihai Hotel. In typical Shanghai fashion, when we visited, the area was open, but much of it was still a work in progress as construction crews put the finishing touches on everything, a patina of dust settling around the periphery. (Of course, in Shanghai fashion, this will most likely be a distant memory in a few weeks' time.)

Madison's newest incarnation is split into three sections: a main dining room, a casual bar area (both with seating for about 70) and a private dining room for parties up to 24 people. The main dining room features a glass panel providing views into a vast kitchen, the pride of Chef/Owner Austin Hu's new establishment. Taking a tour through the capacious interior, complete with space for Hu to do in-

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house smoking and bake fresh bread, our expectations ran high for what Hu will be able to turn out in the future. And while the fare in the main dining room will continue to focus on higher-priced American cuisine, incorporating quality, locally sourced Chinese ingredients, Madi's, the more casual bar area, will focus on more casual, economically priced pub food under the Madison seal of quality.

During our visit before the grand opening,

we were treated to a lunchtime feast in Madi’s.

Calorie counters be wary; the offerings at Madi's can be heavy to the extreme. Hu's culinary skill takes particular pleasure in pushing comfort foods to new levels of decadence. Take his Duck Fat Disco Fries (RMB 58), doublefried potato wedges that come with sides of duck fat gravy and cheese sauce.

Smothering your fries in these sauces is like chowing down on a Canadian Poutine on steroids. The Bone Marrow Crostini (RMB 35) also bring new meaning to the word ‘wholesome’, mixing bone marrow with short rib hash, persillade (a minced parsley garnish) and bright red, pickled shallots. And on the side of decadence let’s

not forget the Ricotta Meatballs (RMB 60), big hunks of ground meat suffused with heavy cheese.

Still, the offerings on the menu aren't all destined to stick to your ribs. Even Hu himself is ready to admit that some items have been taken down a notch. When discussing the Madison Burger (RMB 58), a homemade ground "Chinese Wagyu beef patty" complemented with arugula, cheddar and saffron aioli, Hu said he no longer uses brioche buns for his burgers, as customers found the enriched bread to be a bit too much (he still, however, toasts and butters the bun).

We, on the other hand, having experienced the whole milieu, sauntered off into the afternoon groggily thinking about whether or not we’d skip dinner.

Madison Restaurant. 3 Fenyang Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu. Tel: 6437 0136

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Share & Compare: Chicken Wings Kerry Allen & Tom Mangione

Autumn is here, but we couldn’t help but give one last hurrah for summer barbecuing by checking out the best chicken wings that Shanghai has to offer. Tender, juicy and sometimes packed with a zing, these wings had us licking our fingers. Ladies and gentlemen, get your wet naps ready! Here they come!

Shanghai Brewery

The Buffalo Wings at Shanghai Brewery are a hearty, no holds barred rendition of the Buffalo, New York originals. Breaded, deep fried, then smothered in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce, these wings mean business. Every bite is a calorie laden return to American bar food culture. Refined these wings are not.

They’d go better with a Budweiser than some namby pamby Belgian import. But class isn’t everything. Coupled with a side of blue cheese sauce and celery, carrot and cucumber sticks, you can either bring the decadence up or down as your taste buds take you.

RMB 60 (eight wings). Shanghai Brewery. 15 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu. Tel: 3461 0717.

Web: www.shanghaibrewery.com

Amokka

This cosy little former French Concession café isn’t an obvious choice for Buffalo Wings, but then again, these aren’t your average Buffalo Wings. Covered in what we could only assimilate was some type of teriyaki sauce, we found that these tender and somewhat refined helpings, cooked to perfection and

served with a sharp, blue cheese sauce, were surprisingly good. So much so in fact, that we were fighting over the final wing, having stripped and licked our previous wings down to the bone.

RMB 46 (five wings); RMB 64 (eight wings).

Amokka. 201 Anfu Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu. Tel: 5404 0998

Southern Barbarian

PiRO may be better known for its gut-busting burgers, but it also sells a range of buffalo, bbq and garlic-parmesan wings in smaller, more manageable portions that won’t induce as much of a food coma. Still, what they lack in portion, they make up for in grease.

Every mouthful of these wings was a guilty sin of fat that even KFC would do well to rival, meaning that you’ll need a beer to wash these wings down (or three). Needless to say, we struggled to finish our serving, but then again, it’s often a challenge to finish any of the monster meals served at this restaurant.

Among its adherents, Southern Barbarian is known for their mega-comfort foods of Fried Goat’s Cheese and Mashed Potatoes, their wide selection of import beers and their barbecue.

Basted with Yunnanese spices, a bite into the BBQ Chicken Wings provides an entire rainbow of flavour, radiating from the piquancy of pepper and chilli to a mild, tangy aftertaste that lingers on the tongue. It’s a psychedelic tastebud trip to be sure; however, to hold all that flavour, these wings are served in a thick coat of oil, preventing the skin from reaching its crispy potential. This isn’t a bad thing if you like your wings tender and bit on the soggy side, but our taste buds were longing for the same savoury flavour with a bit of a crunch.

RMB 35 (six wings); RMB 65 (twelve wings).

PiRO Restaurant & Bar. 89 Changshu Lu, near Changle Lu. Tel: 5403 8513

RMB 35 (six wings). Southern Barbarian. E Area, 2F, 169 Jinxian Lu, near Maoming Nan Lu. Tel: 5157 5510

PiRO Restaurant & Bar

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Winner!

After several tubs of blue cheese, dozens of carrot, cucumber and celery sticks and a full pack of wet naps, we crown our winner the Buffalo Wings at Amokka. These wings might be a departure from the style of the Buffalo, New York originals, but we stand by them so much we’re ready to advocate they be called Shanghai Wings instead!

Availability

All meals are available on Sherpa’s. Tel: 6209 6209.

Web: www.sherpa.com.cn

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DINING OUT

Chef Talk: Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai’s Ayad Hassan

Ayad Hassan’s Tabouleh Serves four

Melissa K Trias

Ingredients 3 cups of finely chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup of finely chopped mint 4 or 5 finely chopped spring onions 4 medium-sized tomatoes chopped into small cubes 100g of fine burghul 1/2 cup lemon juice 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Method 1. Soak the burghul in cold water for half an hour. Note: When using fresh vegetables and herbs, make sure that they are washed thoroughly and then drained.

2. Drain.

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lthough he’s often described by his colleagues as a man of few words, Lebanese Chef Ayad Hassan finds himself gushing about his family’s influence on his decision to enter the food industry, in particular his mother’s. “As a child in Lebanon, I would always help my mother make food.

My brothers and I all did. It’s not a surprise that we all eventually became chefs (and for royalty to boot: my younger brother is a chef for the royal family in Morocco; my older brother and I worked for the Al Nahyan Palace in Dubai). It all just worked out for us due to our penchant for travelling and our love of food.”

His extensive resume is impressive (to say the least).

Hassan began his trade with three years working in Lebanon as a Chef De Partie before moving on to being a Sous Chef; one year in the United Arab Emirates where he served as the Arabic Chef of the Grand Hyatt;

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four years in Valencia, Spain where he was involved in opening a new restaurant called the Wonderland Restaurant (specialising in Spanish fine dining), and one year again working in the UAE. His latest venture, expanding his career to Shanghai, has brought him to the Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, where he serves as the new Middle Eastern Chef responsible for all Arabic dining, including the Marhaba Weekend buffet in The Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai's Arte Café, served every Friday and Saturday night.

3. Mix along with all the remaining ingredients, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

4. Serve with lettuce leaves. an Executive Chef. “Every experience is a valuable one and I thrive in learning more about different cultures,” he says. And so on his days off, he makes it a priority to go out and meet new people, explaining that he thinks, “cultivating strong relationships is essential” to understanding more about his trade.

So far, Hassan has received many compliments on his dishes. “The nicest compliment I’ve received to date is that my guests felt an authentic Lebanese presence through the food. It was honour to hear that.”

Still, he does confess to having a weakness for watching comedy movies and TV programmes such as Mr Bean when he’s not in the kitchen.

His decision to live and work in Shanghai was a natural progression on his path to one day becoming

Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Tel: 3858 0999. Web: www.jumeirah.com

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WINE TALK

Taste Test Mat Ryan

Shanghai’s most committed dipsomaniacs get together to share and compare some of the wines around town. It’s a no-nonsense guide to the good, the great and the bloody ordinary of wine. Which wine will win this month?

Attendees:

Frank Dupuis – Visiting Canadian Thomas Geffre – Wine Peddler Steve Hitchcock – Wine Peddler Dean Lapthorne – Wine guzzler Alex “The Jaguar” Pezzani – Coffee guru Mat Ryan – Partner in The Shed & Owner of JustBeer

Cousino Macul Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile (2010) On the nose of our very first wine, the first wine to be consumed at the brand new Shed (698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Kangding Lu. Web: www. shedsh.com), I picked up a lot of dark fruits. Thomas told us that this wine comes from one of the oldest wineries in Chile. They’ve been growing grapes there for some time, but Chilean wines have only really come into the mainstream over the past decade or so. Dean said he would have liked a “little more guts in it”. Frank declared it a great ladies’ drink,

being a little fruity and not too sweet (that’s the wine, not Frank).

For food, Alex came up with an interesting option that would probably work; a pan-fried or baked fish dish, with a strong tomatobased sauce.

Price: RMB 150

Twinwoods Cab/ Merlot, Australia (2007)

Minty fresh was my first thought. Definitely an Australian Cab, but in a blind tasting I’d have put it more from Coonawarra in the South, rather than the Western region it’s from. My fellow Aussie Dean said, “Yeah, it’s got that Aussie cab nose for sure,” and we both loved it. The Italian, Alex, was likewise quite happy with it. However the North Americans weren’t really impressed.

Thomas enjoyed the length it had, and said it lingered on in the mouth. I’d definitely drink this regularly, but it really is a wine you’d serve with food. It’s not for sitting in front of the TV with; it’s for a dinner party.

For the food match, you couldn’t beat a Sunday Roast.

Price: RMB 170

Neil Ellis Cab/Merlot, South Africa (2009) I was looking forward to this one. I’ve not had it before, but I’ve been a fan of their Pinotage for years. I wasn’t disappointed, and neither was anyone else. Dean noted the liquorice flavours it exhibited, and Alex agreed. “I like liquorice, so I like this wine!”

Dean also noted the typical Cabernet herb flavours coming through, whilst I sensed a little bit of a Hessian aftertaste, which is not really a bad thing and typical of South African wines in general. Steve said “it’s a very enjoyable wine; hard to say anything bad about it at all.” Frank thought it a bit too strong, but would be fine with food.

For a food pairing, Frank suggested a big, meaty pasta, whereas I thought that this would be a great wine with venison or maybe even kangaroo. Do they have ‘roos in South Africa?

Price: RMB 250

Chateau Martinat Cab/Merlot, France (2008) I was a little hesitant at first when I saw this in the line up. Most of the cheaper priced Bordeaux are a quite poor quality, but this one surprised me. So much so that it will go on the

wine list at The Shed.

Thomas is actually from Bordeaux, so we looked to him for comment. He loved it, saying that it was “a very modern style Bordeaux.” Dean said that it’s one of those wines that if you took to a dinner party, your hosts would be impressed with your wine selection skills. Steve wasn’t as enthusiastic as the rest of us, but again, he couldn’t find anything offensive about it.

The final word from Dean was that it “spells Bordeaux.”

For the food, Alex probably came up with the best suggestion of steak tartar or escargot.

Price: RMB 245

Summary

It was an interesting tasting; four different Bordeaux style blends from four different countries. Steve said “Neil Ellis was the best dressed here today;” he liked the South African wine best. And then apart from Frank, who chose the Chilean wine, the rest of us favoured the Bordeaux.

Availability

All wines are available from Jebsen Fine Wines. Tel: 159 0062 0028. Web: www.jebsenfinewines.com

Sherpa’s Pairings Michelle Ozier

Ordering in for the night? Shanghai’s most popular delivery service not only has the food, there’s also a load of wine that they’ll bring straight to your door. Sherpa’s wine consultant Michelle Ozier dishes out on what wine pairs well with your order. big bursts of plum and cherry with a rounded hint of toasted vanilla from being aged in American oak barrels.

These are all great qualities when matched with red meats, but become somewhat sublime when paired with a deeply rich and gooey chocolate cake or the toffee nuttiness of a caramel vanilla flan. ith the nights drawing in and the extra luxury of closed offices for a few days early this month to celebrate the Chinese National Day holidays, it is a great time to spend a cosy evening at home. A lovely way to stretch out a good meal is to pop a bottle of Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon, which will naturally achieve its optimum drinking temperature of around 20oC at this time of year, and enjoy it with a selection of cheese and fruits or a rich dessert.

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Big Bamboo’s Chocolate Brownie served warm with whipped cream on the side (RMB 45) or Cantina Agave’s House Flan (RMB 35) should do the trick, although if you do go with the latter you probably want to add the Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce (RMB 35) while you are it. The sweetness of the dessert will be a real treat when paired against the ruby cassis of this Cabernet and if you don’t have a sweet tooth, then the strong fruit elements mean that it will work equally well with a wedge of salty blue cheese or creamy brie.

This multi-award winning red wine from the Chilean Concha y Toro winery is made from grapes grown in the fertile soils of the Maipo Valley. It has a large structure owing to its strong smooth tannins and the lasting finish provides

Purchase Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon from Sherpa’s at RMB 131 plus an additional RMB 20 discount for weekend purchases of two bottles during October and a free iPhone cover with each bottle while stocks last.

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Night Reviews The Rooster Tom Mangione

What: Yongkang Lu's newest cock of the walk Why: Hangover be damned! Bring on the frozen margaritas!

How much: Bottles and draft beers RMB 30 upwards; frozen margaritas RMB 35; pull pork sandwiches RMB 35 Where: 51 Yongkang Lu, near Xiangyang Lu The Rooster is the newest bar to strut into the mix on Yongkang Lu, radiating a relaxed vibe you'd find at any university bar in the

UVA

West. Started by two brothers from the States, it's a simple affair where the focus is predominately on grabbing a drink and lounging, be it at the bar's high tables or pitched up on the street to join the brauhaha outside. For those looking for something more intimate, there's a small seating area above the bar, of bean bags and pillows around low tables. And while sitting there, you'll undoubtedly notice the bar's affinity for classic rock. Tunes come from the likes of Boston, The Doors, Dire Straits and Sir Elton (you got your tickets yet?) John.

Perhaps the most difficult thing about finding a taste of Italy in Shanghai is that one often ends up paying for a Ferrari when all they want is a Fiat. In answer to this need, pulling up quietly into the Shanghai nightlife scene comes UVA, named after the Italian word for grape. Started by two Italian guys who met in Milan while studying accounting and economics, UVA is their way of escaping the office slave tedium that their choice of major seemed to commit them to. However, the venture isn’t just them “trying something”. Hailing from a family that owns a winery in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, one

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and Hoegaarden (RMB 45 small; RMB 60 large). For food, the bar's only offering is a pulled pork sandwich (RMB 35), which proves to be more than just a gimmick. A good helping of slow-cooked pork meat is paired with a tangy, slightly spicy barbecue sauce, a surprisingly hearty coleslaw and one substantial bun.

Still, like most of the venues on Yongkang Lu, the management encourages ordering pizza or sushi from one of the other spots on the street, should you be crowing for some.

Second Sip: Beedee’s

Tom Mangione

What: An Italian neighbourhood wine bar Why: You long for an Italian good time without the price tag How Much: Glasses of wine RMB 35 upwards; bottles around RMB 200; pizzas and pastas around RMB 50; bruschetta RMB 30 upwards Where: 819 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Kangding Lu. Tel: 5228 0320

The bar specialises in frozen creations served from three frozen drink machines behind the bar, continually swirling concoctions of sugar, alcohol and ice. At the moment two flavours are on offer: Margarita and Mango Mischief (both RMB 35). These drinks are heavy on the sauce, so if you take them back too quickly, be prepared for more than just brain freeze.

On the brewed side of things, you'll find bottles of Corona, Gold Cider, Pure Blonde and Kingfisher (all RMB 30) paired up with drafts of Heineken (RMB 30)

of them has a solid understanding of Italian wines, so he’s used his knowledge and connections to solve that ultimate problem when selecting wines: how do you know what’s cheap and good? It seems like he’s got the touch.

A glass of smooth, refreshingly strong Roccastella Montepulciano d’Abruzzo goes for RMB 35. A tipple of sweet Ariona Moscato Spumante goes for just RMB 39. Perhaps best of all is the apertivo deal from Sunday through Thursday where you can get two glasses of selected wine and a cured meat plate, a small serving of Italian beef tenderloin or a pizza – a straight-up real deal pizza, none of that pizzolo nonsense – for a paltry RMB 80.

The décor of the place is “shabby chic” with an Italian twist. Basically, it feels like a worn-in, run down bar that’s somehow, inexplicably clean. Oh, and they’ve got Italian advertisements and movie posters thrown up here and there as well. It is an Italian bar, after all.

What: Shanghai’s jam bar gets a facelift Why: Live music, decent prices and community spirit How much: Bottled beers RMB 30 upwards; Draft Tiger RMB 40; cocktails RMB 40 Where: 433 Dagu Lu, near Chengdu Bei Lu. Tel: 6327 3160 In its heyday, Beedee’s was an integral part of Shanghai’s music scene, noted for attracting local musicians to the open jams on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

Bands coalesced out of these sessions, often coming to play there on weekends as well. It was a friendly environment, full of regulars, many of whom were immortalised in a series of portraits on the walls. But after years of ravaging the 12-bar blues week after week, Beedee’s was worn out.

New bars like DClub and Sugar began offering their own jam nights which served to further deflate Beedee’s former glory.

Earlier this year, the bar said goodbye for good with one last jam. But instead of entering the hazy annals Alist of Shanghai air Paton nightlife history, Beedee’s is back.

Tom Mangione

The new manager and part owner of the bar is an old customer of Beedee’s. After getting a taste for the Shanghai bar business with a stint managing the perennial blues bar Cotton Club, he’s set out to return Beedee’s to its former glory. His strategy is simple: “run a clean bar”, as those who remember the previous Beedee’s will recall that it wasn’t exactly known for its cleanliness.

The walls have been repainted, air circulation systems replaced and (mostly) new furniture brought in. In general, the bar now feels a lot less cluttered, and a window has been added to the front door, giving the bar a much less shady vibe. It’s also been classed up with an expanded wine selection beyond the former ‘Red’ and ‘White’.

Musicians will be delighted to know that the sound system has been replaced from the bottom up, and on a recent jam night, the music had a refreshing ring to it. New musicians on the new equipment infuse the place with a new energy.

And with Tiger drafts for RMB 20 and house pours for RMB 30 all night long on jam nights, it’s worth going to check it out again.

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CJW

LAVO Bistro & Lounge

Alastair Dickie

What: Upscale jazz club making its mark in Shenzhen Where: OCT Bay, 8 East Baishi Lu, Nanshan District. Tel: CJW Bar: (755) 8654 1133 How Much: Draft beer RMB 80; wine (per glass) RMB 88; spirits RMB 80 upwards; cocktails RMB 70 Why: For the most virtuosic musical display Shenzhen can offer Music and Shenzhen have long been unhappy bedfellows. The majority of musical acts that come through South China seem to bypass the city in favour of Hong Kong, leaving the majority of Shenzhen’s watering holes serviced by soulless Filipino cover bands. Expats do a decent job of filling the gap, but if roughand-ready DIY acoustic isn’t your scene then you are often left at a bit of a loss.

Until now. Enter CJW (Cigars, Jazz and Wine), a remarkable little establishment nestled right at the heart of the city’s new OCT Bay development.

It’s as high-end as you can possibly get, meaning you’ll need to bring a wellstocked wallet. As I walked in and sat

down on a sofa in an entirely empty area, a waiter hurriedly moved me, saying that to sit in that area was RMB 1,000. And a seat in the (equally empty) adjacent VIP area cost twice that.

The menu likewise is eye-watering. A Heineken draft goes for RMB 80, house wine (Miguel Torres Sauvignon Blanc or Torres Iberico Rioja) sets you back RMB 88 per glass and cocktails are pegged at RMB 70. The nuts sum it up: RMB 88 for a bowl. For nuts.

However, all that was forgotten when the band came on. Without a doubt the most virtuosic and talented musicians currently performing in Shenzhen, the band – playing under the moniker ‘Jammin Manaj’ during my visit – ran through a singularly impressive repertoire of jazz, soul and R&B tunes. Perfectly pitched, exquisitely crafted and effortlessly delivered, I found myself shelling out on drink after drink to watch right until the end.

Beyond the music though, the bar doesn’t offer all that much. The prices are a major black mark, but music this good doesn’t often come to Shenzhen. Go see.

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What: Shenzhen’s new temple to ostentation Where: Rm 1B, Floor 1M/F, Kerry Plaza Tower 3, No 1 Zhongxin Si Lu, Futian District. Tel: (755) 8899 9676 How Much: Wine (per glass) RMB 60 upwards; draft & bottled beers RMB 50 upwards; whiskies RMB 60 upwards Why: For that uptown feel Hidden inside the elaborately affluent Kerry Plaza tower complex, this downtown bar lounge is a league apart from its grungier counterparts in nearby Coco Park North.

Elaborate marble floors, a sweeping bar with a lit-up spirits display and a long, elegantly furnished lounge area all set the luxury tone.

The indulgent - vaguely Latin sounding - music wafts over the bar’s few patrons from a solo guitarist playing to himself in the corner, and both the chic lighting and the plush décor add to a general air of selfimportant sophistication.

With this in mind, I immediately regretted my decision to wear jeans. Then, when the menu came, I began to regret my decision to come at all. For Shenzhen the prices are extortionate: beers start at RMB 55, what little wine that comes by the glass is priced

Alastair Dickie

around the same and spirits begin at RMB 60 for a single. The Italian-themed food menu is even more distressing, with not a single main meal clocking in under RMB 100. I started hungrily eyeing the lavishly ornate exit.

Still, this isn’t – nor ever will be – my type of place, and what I see as pretentiousness others may truly see as sophistication embodied. Yes, the décor may be flashy, but it’s a far cry from the peeling facades more commonly associated with Shenzhen’s “luxury bars”. Yes, the menu may be expensive, but owing to the impressive dishes made by Italian (master) Chef de Cuisine Gianni Lacelendola. And yes, the spirits are extravagantly pricey, but there are a lot of them, meaning that you really are spoilt for choice. In particular, the whiskies here really are unparalleled: Bowmores, Glenmorangies, Dailuaines, Talliskers, to name but a few. And all are served in hefty tumblers with an outrageously sized (handcarved, the manager informs me) ice-sphere.

All in all though, LAVO leaves me a little ambivalent. It’s never going to be a “regular”, but if I ever wanted to suitably impress, it could be on my list.

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To Drink the Drink Tom Mangione

Tiring of the all night drinkathons, we looked for ways to refine our enjoyment of a good night out, learning how to savour our drinks rather than shoot them down. Talk checked out a few ways around town to up your enjoyment of your libation, whether it be a beer, a wine or a cheeky cocktail.

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hanghai nightlife is known for its chug-a-lug good time. One needs only to visit a convenience store in the former French Concession on a Saturday or Sunday morning to see entire refrigerators of beer emptied and rabidly drunk revellers facing the dawn.

But there’s a silent majority in Shanghai that takes things much easier, and a lot of them are interested in savouring the beverages that grace their lips, not seeing how fast they can throw them back. And Shanghai has heeded their call.

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et’s start on the brewed side of things, shall we?

Shanghai now has its fair share of bottle shops and breweries offering beers that offer more than a cheap thrill. Of course, a night out at any of these venues might well prove enjoyable, but you still might not know your double IPA from your pilsner, and grow glassy eyed over a talk about hops.

Which is why Pubcrawl Shanghai’s Brewery Tour provides a tour of some of Shanghai’s most well known beer venues led by the brewmasters themselves.

It’s a somewhat ironic twist considering that these folks originally made a name for themselves for their hangover inducing Drunken Dragon pub crawls (www. pubcrawlshanghai.com). Nevertheless, the tour does a good job of introducing the beer making process and Shanghai’s micro beer industry. It starts with a talk on the basics of beer at Dean’s Bottle Shop (37 Shaoxing Lu, near Shaanxi Nan Lu), followed by a trip out to The Brew at the Kerry Hotel Pudong (1388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu) for a meet up with local brewmaster Leon Mickelson for a tour of the brewing process among the brewing tanks. The tour finally rounds off at the Boxing Cat Brewery (82 Fuxing Lu, near Yongfu Lu) for a chat with brewmaster Michael Jordan about his seasonal brews and the art of brewing.

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or getting a true, behind the scenes insight into the world of cocktail culture, Urban Bar’s Shaker Experience is noteworthy. Though tucked down an alley off of Wulumuqi Nan Lu, Urban Bar is anything but noticeable. The name of the place is also somewhat of a misnomer; it isn’t really a bar. And while you’ll find a fully stocked bar with a pool table when you eventually find the entrance, the facility is mostly used for training.

Walking further into the space, there’s a teaching area with eight bar stations used for educating would-be bartenders from five-star hotels or other hospitality venues around town on the art of making cocktails. And what makes the Shaker Experience particularly worthwhile is that you and your average group of friends can also learn how to make cocktails from French mixologist Geoffrey Gayton, one of the trainers at Urban Bar. Geoffrey knows his stuff; his knowledge goes from knowing how to mix ten mojitos in just one minute, to creating more specialist molecular cocktails, where libations are jellified or turned into spheres.

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ast, but not least, there’s the wine. And let’s face it, finding a place to take a wine class in Shanghai is far too easy. Looking to tap into the burgeoning Chinese wine market, practically every wine distributor in the city holds some kind of wine education class.

Unfortunately however, many of them prove to be quite dry (pardon the pun).

But to our surprise, the folks at Vinosensia’s Wine School did a good job of creating a wine tasting that challenged, but didn’t bore. The wine school holds two hour sessions once a week that teach about different wines, including quizzes on wine culture and the art of tasting wine. As your humble nightlife reviewer is anything but wine-wise, the whole experience was a bit over his head, but not in a bad way. It was like looking into a wine glass at a new world (pardon the pun again).

During our visit to the bar, Gayton taught us how to make a mean Lemongrass Martini, combining lemon juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemongrass and vodka. With all the proper ingredients and utensils on hand, mixing up one of these proved to be miles away from a shoddy house party G&T. Plus, it gave all of us an appreciation for the planning and skill that goes into fixing a good cocktail.

Urban Bar’s Shaker X-Perience (makes three cocktails). RMB 200. Lane 183 Wulumuqi Nan Lu, near Jianguo Lu. Tel: 6266 7969. Web: www.cocktailarchitect.com/shaker-x-perience

The session began with everyone gearing up their palate by taking a sniff of some standard scents used for making perfume, etc. All of these scents were numbered and we had to guess what flavour was associated with which smell.

(It’s not an easy task at all.)

And don’t worry, with a solid meal of pub food along the way it’s a relaxing afternoon and not an all day rager.

After that, we were partnered up and thrown into a blind tasting, trying to match up five wines with their tasting notes. It was a big fail on my part. The difficulty wasn’t that all the wines tasted the same; far from it, the difficulty was in articulating the differences and using the correct wine lingo to describe everything. But nibbling on some hors d’oeuvres and testing out my taste buds in itself was a welcome effect, miles away from drowning them in a sea of Tsingtao.

Pubcrawl Shanghai’s Brewery Tour. RMB 380. Web: www. pubcrawlshanghai.com/brewerytour. E-mail: reserve@ pubcrawlshanghai.com

7 - 9pm every Wednesday. RMB 200. Vinosensia Wine School.

1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu. Web: www.vinosensia.com.

E-mail: wineschool@vinosensia.com

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Misfits Tribute Photos Courtesy of Arnd Dewald

Tributes of Terror: Halloween Rock Show Tom Mangione

Halloween. It’s the one night of the year when you can pretend to be your favourite superhero or a flesh eating zombie without people questioning your sanity. And every year for bands in Shanghai’s rock and roll music community, it’s also a time to resurrect favourite acts from the past. Talk caught up with some those responsible for Shanghai’s yearly rock tribute show.

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t all began five years ago in 2007, when Dan Shapiro (The Fever Machine) and Morgan Short (formerly of Boys Climbing Ropes) talked about performing as the Misfits for Halloween, donning the trademark make-up of the legendary American punk rock band. “When I lived in San Francisco, there would be Halloween tribute shows all the time,” says Shapiro. “It was a way for bands to do something different from what they would do normally, as well as give the crowds something different as well.”

To hear both of them describe it, the show was a very modest effort, miles away from the annual, all night extravaganza that it has become today.

“I think we were one of the few regularly performing Shanghai bands at the time so Shapiro didn't have many options when looking for people to play with,” says Short. “Everyone was crude on

their instruments back then, but it still turned out to be a huge show at [its former, now defunct live music venue] 4Live,” says Shapiro.

Nevertheless the show was a hit with both the locals and expats amd since has become a full on local phenomenon. “It really started off as a joke and has gained steam. Now people contact me eight to ten months in advance to be part of it,” says Shapiro.

Over the years, members from different bands have joined in the fun with shocking, wild and, at times, surprisingly fruitful effects. Much of the fun comes from the fact that bands attempt to mimic the bands that they tribute as closely as possible. “[In past performances] we tried to be a serious tribute band, which means you sort of set aside your own personality and musical sense and recreate the sound

and look of the band as much as you can,” says Short, noting that the effect is more than just playing covers.

“When you do a cover of a song, that's you doing your interpretation of the song. A tribute act is saying, ‘f*** interpreting the music, this band got it right the first time. Let’s do exactly that.’”

However, some bands take a more sardonic approach to the process. In 2010, local noise rockers Pairs brought their polarising stage antics to bear on the classic 80s band Wham! “I don’t know what inspired them to do Wham!,” says Shapiro. “Generally, it went over well, but one person thought it was a serious band tribute, and she was really upset that she didn’t hear a proper version of ‘Careless Whisper’.”

Most, however, push themselves to take on as much of the mannerisms of their bands as possible. However, this can be a difficult dynamic. Ivan Belcic (Death to Giants, formerly of Moon Tyrant) describes channelling former UK band Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis for the 2010 Halloween show. “I felt a little self-conscious doing the whole flailing-epileptic dance. I tried to make up for that by keeping the vocals as close as possible to the recorded versions. I was wary of crossing that line between imitation and mockery.”

Still, some of Shanghai’s performers have completely thrown caution to the wind, taking their tribute band to the limits. According to all those interviewed, the 2010 appearance of Kiss as led by Shapiro and The Fever Machine is the standard to go by.

“The response to The Fever Machine's Kiss act was ridiculous. They were in-character the whole time. People were singing along, really suspending disbelief. I was pretty convinced that I was watching the real Kiss that night,” says Belcic.

Joy Division Tribute Photos Courtesy of Arnd Dewald

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Wham! Tribute Photos Courtesy of Arnd Dewald

editor of [a rival Talk publication] actually believed it for some reason.

It’s crazy to think that someone could believe that Kiss would be playing at Yuyintang.”

They might not be the real thing, but you can bet that the resurrection of Weezer, Queens of the Stone Age, Black Sabbath and System of a Down at Yuyintang this year will be a spectacle that many will get caught up in. And so get ready to get ghoulish and rock out, Shanghai. Here they come.

Halloween Tribute Night. 9pm. RMB 40.

Yuyintang. 851 Kaixuan Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu. Tel: 5237 8662. Web: www.yytlive.com

“[Shapiro] was even spouting off Paul Stanley's between-song banter, doing an impression of [his] voice saying silly stuff like "We love you, Shanghai!" says Short. Shapiro even went so far as to pull a stunt with the local press, “I created a fake email address and wrote the same PR letter that everyone writes, but wrote it as Bill AuCoin, Kiss’s one-time manager (now deceased). For some reason, the http://shanghai.talkmagazines.cn - Become a Talk Insider!

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Hong Kong Night @ Crowne Plaza Guangzhou

6 September Girls' Night Out Party @ Bar Rouge

6th Anniversary Party @ Kempinski Hotel Shenzhen

Oriental Wedding Fair @ Sofitel Dongguan Humen

7 September Say Bye To DJ Summer Friday Party @ Andaz Shanghai

Take Me Home Goes Venice @ Zeal

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TOP THREE BEIJING EVENTS 3 - 4 October

R Flea Market The yard at 2 Kolegas is taken over by booths full of second hand goods, from books and CDs to vintage clothing, jewellery and handbags. 12 - 9pm. 2 Kolegas, (10) 8718 4060, rfactory@qq.com

16 October Tobias Preisig

The critically acclaimed Swiss jazz violinist and his band bring their grooves to the Northern Capital. 9pm - late. RMB 50. Yugong Yishan, (10) 6404 2711 www.yugongyishan. com

19 October

Pet Conspiracy: Noise from the Future Oft-hyped, Beijing-based synth rockers Pet Conspiracy release their third album and prepare for a full China tour.

9pm - late. RMB 80 advance; RMB 100 on the door. Yugong Yishan, (10) 6404 2711, www.yugongyishan.com

TOP THREE SOUTH CHINA EVENTS

1 October

Institution for the Future Just in time for the Shanghai Biennale, Glamour hosts the launch of Institution for the Future, a book detailing artists’ and curators’ thoughts on what future art institutions should be like. Zheng Shengtian, Marko Daniel and Biljana Ciric host the discussion in both English and Chinese. 6pm. RMB 75 includes one drink. Glamour, 6350 9988, www.m-restaurantgroup.com The Smith Street Band Rolling Stone anointed, rising Australian folk-punk five piece The Smith Street Band come to Yangpu’s house of rock and roll.

AWOL noise punkers Pairs support. 9pm - late. RMB 30. Live Bar, 150 2664 9781

5 October

SMZB 15+1 China Tour Wuhan-based Chinese punk band SMZB celebrates 16 years of making music with a full China tour. US ska outfit The Toasters along with local heroes Top Floor Circus and Loudspeaker support. 8.30 - 11pm. RMB 60 advance; RMB 80 on the door.

MAO Livehouse, 6445 0086

6 October

Childs Mexican shoegaze band Childs breezes through Shanghai on its China tour. Expect long, epic build-ups a la Icelandic shoegaze kings Sigur Ros. 8.30 - 10pm. RMB 80 advance; RMB 120 on the door. MAO Livehouse, 6445 0086

1 - 2 October

Someone Who Will Watch Over Me Local English language theatre company Green Light Productions stages Irish playwright Frank McGuinness’s Someone Who Will Watch Over Me, the story of three men held as hostage during the Lebanese hostage crisis in the 1980s. 8.30pm. RMB 180 advance; RMB 200 on the door. Strictly Designers United, 137 6462 9212, greenlightshanghai@gmail.com

1 - 20 October

A Never Ending Mess The Art Labor art gallery celebrates six years with a show featuring work from some of the gallery’s previous shows, including works from Douglas Coupland, The Leroy Brothers, Aaajiao, Chen Hangfeng, Wang Qing, You Si, Vladimir Dubko, Tu Ningning, and Tracey Moffat. Tue – Sat: 11am - 7pm; Sun: 12 - 6pm; Mon closed. Art Labor, 3460 5331, www.artlaborgallery. com

6 October

Off With Their Heads H.A.L. Publishing hosts an address by renowned Swedish author Sven Lindqvist, author of the book The Myth of Wu Tao-Tzu. Adding to the address is Beijing-based muralist Wen Na, providing live illustrations. 7pm. RMB 100. River South Art Centre, 6359 8989, www.riversouthsh.com, bjorn@haliterature.com

1 - 21 October 12 October

Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi While excerpts from the works of famed Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away) are screened, the Beijing Wind Orchestra plays music from their original soundtracks, composed by Joe Hisaishi for the people of Zhuhai. 8pm. RMB 100 - 480. Zhuhai Great Hall, (756) 231 1118

‘A Thousand Plateaus’ Huang Zhiyang’s exhibition ‘A Thousand Plateaus’ features both paintings and sculptures depicting “humanity's physical and spiritual transformation inspired by nature”. Tue - Sun 10am - 6pm; Mon closed. Art+Shanghai, 5608 6067, www. artplusshanghai.com

14 October

Let’s Jazz!

Dutch jazz vocalist Wouter Hamel has gained a reputation in both his native Holland and recently Japan for his signature style of vocal work. Tonight he hopes to swoon the crowds in Zhongshan. 8pm. RMB 80 - 200. Zhongshan Culture and Arts Centre Grand Theatre, (760) 8822 3666

9 October

26 October - 23 November

‘Do You Understand?’

In celebration of this year’s Italian Language Week, the Italian Consulate General of Guangzhou sponsors Natsumi Di Vito Chirico’s exhibition ‘Do You Understand? - changing views on the other side’, which deals with the intimate connection between the language differences and [the artist’s] experience of discovery in China. 4pm. Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm. Closed weekends. Spot Art Gallery, www.natsumidivitochirico.com

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4 October

Eskimo Callboy Electro-core German rock band Eskimo Callboy performs cuts from their newest album Bury Me in Vegas with local bands Forget and Forgive and Broken Promise. 9pm - late.

RMB 80 advance; RMB 100 on the door. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com

Hercules and Love Affair Pitchfork praised, New York dance rock darlings Hercules and Love Affair touch down in Shanghai for a one night stand. Known for its revolving cast of singers, the group lends an ever-changing flux to classic house music sounds. 9pm - late. RMB 80 advance; RMB 150 on the door. MAO Livehouse, 6445 0086

11 October

High Wolf Rebellious, one-man-band drone musician High Wolf brings his unique, wandering sound to Shanghai. Local groove rockers Give Band support. 9pm - late. RMB 50. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com http://shanghai.talkmagazines.cn - Become a Talk Insider!

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Gregory Burns Internationally recognised artist and athlete Gregory Burns gives a multimedia lecture on being a Paralympian at the River South Art Centre. A collection of his paintings, entitled ‘Fly’ will also be on display on 16 October. 4pm. Free. River South Art Centre, 6359 8989, www.riversouthsh.com, www.gregoryburns.com

Mille Miglia: The Italian Grand Tour Big time wine distributor ASC’s Vivian Tian hosts a tour of Italian wines from the regions of Alto Adige, Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily and Veneto. 6.30pm. RMB 88 includes wine tasting. Glamour, 6350 9988, www.m-restaurantgroup.com Pairs: Grandparent Trash punk rockers Pairs celebrate the release of their recent recording entitled Grandparent. Each of the eight tracks on the album will come on a USB, paired with a corresponding video filmed by Redscale Studios to be screened at the release. 7 - 9pm. Free. 390, http://390shanghai.com

20 October

14 October

Pet Union Forum Adoption Day The non-profit Pet Union Forum group holds an adoption day for those looking to adopt dogs and cats as pets. 11am - 3pm. Pourquoi Pet Shop, 147 8258 8576

TOP THREE NIGHTLIFE EVENTS 12 October

I Love San Gines The famed Madrid brand of churros and hot chocolate arrives in Shanghai. To celebrate, Sugar throws a party with special San Gines cocktails and a free tasting of San Gines churros from 10 - 11pm. Sugar, 6215 8777

19 October

Fake Me I’m Famous Hollywood’s fake celebrity party returns. Dress as your favourite celebrity and hobknob with the likes of Marilyn Manroe, Bread Pitt, Angelina Jelly, Ricky Fartin, Brace Lee and Lady Caca. Those who dress up get one free drink. Free entrance until 12.30am; RMB 50 afterwards. Hollywood, 139 1704 8644, www.hollywoodshanghai.com

Virgo Grand Opening The Cool Dock’s new Virgo club announces its presence to Shanghai’s nightlife faithful with a free drink and Italian pizza to nibble on while checking out the three Art Deco styled floors.

10.30pm - late. Virgo

20 - 21 October

The Embrace

26 - 27 October

Affordable Art China The River South Art Centre hosts the Affordable Art China art fair. The exhibition features works in a variety of media by artists including Sheng Qi, Zhou Jun, Liu Zhonghua and Hei Yue. River South Art Centre, 6359 8989, www.riversouthsh.com, www. affordableartchina.com/aac-shanghai

Shanghai’s vampire themed bar hosts a weekend long vampire party in celebration of Halloween. Go figure. A “ghost house, aristocratic retainers and vampires” await. DJ LeonX provides the tunes. 10pm - late. Haven, 3366 2557

TOP THREE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS

16 October

Fence Collective Mercury Prize nominated, prolific Scottish folk singer King Creosote (pictured) along with musicians from his Fence Collective touch down in Shanghai. Local folk band The Horde supports. 9pm - late. RMB 40 advance; RMB 60 on the door. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com

18 October

FARM TO FORK: Food Traceability Issues in China Richard Brubaker, Adjunct Professor of Management, Sustainability and Responsible Leadership at China Europe International Business School leads a discussion on the ability to trace the source of foods in China. 12pm. RMB 188 includes a three course lunch. Glamour, 6350 9988, www.m-restaurantgroup.com

19 October

Sick Times The German punk band Sick Times kicks off their China tour in Shanghai, playing their version of 80s hard core punk. 9pm - late.

RMB 40. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com

20 and 27 October

2 - 3 October

21 October

5 October

DJ Sugar Glamour throws a DJ into the mix. DJ Sugar combines lounge music with soul grooves, for a mix that aims to find the perfect balance between “club and commercial”. 10pm - late. Free.

Glamour, 6350 9988, www.m-restaurantgroup.com

19 - 21 October

48 Hour Film Project From 19 - 21 October, teams of intrepid filmmakers get 48 hours to come up with a short film.

Starting at Bloc on Friday evening, teams are given a genre, a character, a prop and a line of dialogue that they must use in their films. Submitted films will be screened at the Shanghai Film Academy on 23 October. Winners have a chance of becoming one of the top ten films to be aired at the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2013. 6pm. Bloc, www.48hourfilm.com

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Pankaj Mishra: From the Ruins of Empire Author Pankaj Mishra discusses his most recent book, From the Ruins of Empire: The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia, with modern Chinese history professor Jeffrey Wasserstrom.

4pm. RMB 75 includes one drink. Glamour, 6350 9988, www. m-restaurantgroup. com

Split Works: Rabbit’s Foot With the cancellation of its Black Rabbit Festival, local promoter Split Works arranges a mini two day festival in Shanghai. 2 October: Caves of Steel and The Gar. 3 October: Third Cortez, Inspector Cluzo, and Milow (pictured). 8pm - late. RMB 80 one day pass; RMB 120 two day pass.

Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com Electric East Rankadank Records presents a night of hip-hop, D&B, dubstep and nu-jungle featuring UK DJs Resonate, Deadlock and Q-Kraft support along with Shanghai’s very own HBD. 10pm - late. Dada, 150 0018 2212

13 October

Shanghai Metal United Shanghai’s metal lovers take over Yuyintang for a no holds barred evening of shredding and head banging. Fearless, Chaos Mind, Six Shot and more play the adrenaline pumping extravaganza. 9pm - late. Free. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www. yytlive.com

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TOP THREE COMMUNITY EVENTS 7 October

JAR Animal Adoption Day JAR holds its monthly meeting for potential adopters to meet cats, dogs and other pets looking for a good home. Also look out for JAR on 14 October at The Cool Docks (2 - 6pm).

11am - 3pm. Papa’s Bierstube, http://jargroup.doodlekit.com, shanghaidogs@gmail.com

24 October

Harmony Shanghai 2012: The Firebird British choreographer, Royston Maldoom choreographs a show to unite German and Chinese children through dance. The production will feature 130 students, half Chinese and half German, performing together. 7.30pm.

RMB 80 - 380. Shanghai Grand Theatre, 6327 6740, www.shgthreatre.com

15 October - 26 October

Calling Big Muscles!

Local charity organisation BEAN invites volunteers to help renovate its new homeless shelter in Zhabei District by painting and cleaning.

9.45am - 6pm. BEAN, http://shanghai. beanonline.org

The Most Horrifying Halloween Party in Shanghai Chinese pop rock quartet Da Fresh throw a Halloween party that they hope will be a frightfully good time. 8.30pm - late.

RMB 120 advance; RMB 150 on the door. MAO Livehouse, 6445 0086 2012 Halloween Tribute Four local rock bands pay tribute to classic rock bands by recreating their performances and stage antics as closely as possible. This year they pay tribute to Queens of the Stone Age, Black Sabbath, System of a Down and Weezer. 9pm - late. RMB 40. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com 591 Halloween Party Event and party planner 591 organises a Halloween party at new club Virgo, complete with pole dancers, body painting and a lucky draw. 9pm - late. RMB 120 advance; RMB 150 on the door. Virgo, 150 0188 3359, www.591party.com

Clothes and Education Supplies Drive Crown Relocations sponsors its ninth annual clothing and supplies drive for the needy in Qinghai Province. Those interested in donating can bring their adult and children’s winter clothes, bedding and school supplies to any Crown Relocation location. Crown Relocations, 6250 8820, shanghai@crownrelo.com

20 October

27 October

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Gentlemen’s Night Belgian beer bar and brasserie De Refter offers specials on beer and bourbon cocktails made with Maker’s Mark for the men of Shanghai. They claim that these are “specials on almost all of your vices”. De Refter, 3230 2595

26 October

Technow – Halloween Edition 2012 German DJ and producer Boro Lo headline an evening of futuristic electro to bear on the ghostly evening. DJs Matino V and Milan J attempt to resurrect the spirits on the dancefloor throughout the rest of the night. 9.30pm - late. RMB 80 advance; RMB 100 on the door. MAO Livehouse, 6445 0086

Scattered Kevin Finnian, principal choreographer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, directs Scattered, a dance show combining both dance and film.

7.15pm. RMB 80 - 800. Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre, 6272 1976, www.chinasmpc.com

28 October

Crystal Chamber Music: Mixed Quartet This youth string quartet performs Haydn’s ‘String Quartet in G Major, op 33/5’ and Beethoven’s ‘String Quartet in E Flat Major, op 74, “Harp”.’ 4pm. RMB 75 includes one drink; RMB 20 students. Glamour, 6350 9988, www.m-restaurantgroup.com

30 October

Cooking Class The Hongqiao Restaurant holds the next instalment in its series of Asian cooking classes. Learn how to make chicken satay and a coconut sago for dessert. RMB 300 includes lunch and soft drink. Hongqiao Restaurant, winniecook8@hotmail.com

31 October

A Night of Alchemy and Black Magic Halloween comes to The Bund at Glamour with ghoulish tunes from DJ Sugar. Get out your finest raiment of the macabre and get down. 10pm - late. Free. Glamour, 6350 9988, www. m-restaurantgroup.com

TOP THREE SPORTS EVENTS 26 October

6 October

Kettlebell Club Class The Shanghai chapter of the China Kettlebell Club kicks off its four week class to instruct the basics on using the kettlebell, a powerful fitness tool. 2 - 3pm.

RMB 400. China Kettlebell Club, 6215 1519, www. chinakettlebellclub.com

6 - 14 October

Shanghai Rolex Masters

The Black Atlantic Dutch indie-folk band The Black Atlantic return to Shanghai along with the Swedish ambient instrumental group Halo of Pendor. 9pm - late. RMB 50. Yuyintang, 5237 8662, www.yytlive.com

26 October - 4 November

Radical Design Week Shanghai Finnish designers share their newest projects and hobknob with Chinese designers at local universities, covering a variety of topics from both traditional and contemporary Finnish design. For a full description of events, log on to: www.radicaldesignweek.com

31 October

Shanghai Zombie Crawl China Brawlers organise a zombie crawl where you and dozens of others can dress up like zombies and slowly slog down the streets, terrifying and bewildering the neighbours. Time, route and after party to be announced before the event. Submit your phone number or e-mail address to http://chinabrawlers.com to receive the info.

Every Tuesday

TuesGAY Hunt From 8.30pm enjoy happy hour deals on Cosmopolitans and other cocktails, and free appetisers while getting your cruise on. 9pm - late. Sugar, 6215 8777, www.sugar-shanghai.com Shanghai’s premier tennis tournament returns with some of the world’s best racket wranglers going head to head.

RMB 160 - 1,580. Qi Zhong Centre Court Stadium, www. shanghairolexmasters.com

13 October

Anting Triathlon Organised by the Shanghai Triathlon Club, the Anting Triathlon allows participants to compete in three different categories: Olympic triathlon (RMB 220), sprint (RMB 200) and relay (RMB 420). Participants must register before the day of the event. Shanghai Triathlon Club, www.antingtriathlon.com

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Rack It Up Rooftop glo London’s fourth floor rooftop gives diners a chance to chow down with ribs fresh off the barbecue. Get started with a half rack of ribs and roasted spuds for RMB 100, and top it off with sides like onion rings, grilled vegetables and hand-cut chips for RMB 25 each. glo London, 6466 6565, www.glolondon.com WHAT’S ON/ONLINE

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HOTELTALK HOTEL OF THE MONTH:

Howard Johnson IFC Plaza Ningbo Sam Daniels

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ocated in the brand new Ningbo International Finance Centre complex, the Howard Johnson IFC Plaza Ningbo in Jiangdong District sits right at the cutting edge of one of Ningbo’s main sites for future development.

When making our way to the hotel, our taxi driver wasn’t sure exactly how to get there. However, this is a situation guaranteed to very quickly change: regional Chinese banks and well-known dining establishments like Din Tai Feng have all set up shop here; the Ningbo IFC will soon be one of the places to be in Ningbo.

Walking into the lobby of the hotel, the first thing one notices are the two impressive abstract, glowing blue sculptures made out of a collage of triangles.

Representing a dragon and a phoenix, the Chinese symbols of male and female power respectively, these fixtures endow the surroundings with a feeling that is distinctively modern, but also rooted in Chinese tradition. And it’s a feeling that emanates throughout the rest of the hotel; here Chinese sensibilities meet the Western standards of luxury and service.

The hotel’s 223 guest rooms come with all the modern amenities that you’d expect from a five star: free high speed wi-fi internet access, flat screen LED TVs and a bathroom with separate bathtub and rain shower. The bathing areas also feature a glass wall looking into the main room with a shade that can be raised or lowered, de rigueur for five star hotels at the moment. Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the daybeds in the corner of the room, comfortable enough to curl up on after a long day of networking in one of the hotel’s event and function spaces, but not so comfortable as

to induce instant entrance into the land of dreams. The plush, super-soft, king-sized beds are made for that.

Getting a bit of exercise and R&R together is also easy at the Howard Johnson IFC Plaza Ningbo’s level 18 fitness centre, complete with gym, spa and swimming pool. The pool in particular is sleekly designed, inviting would-be swimmers to take a dip in its intricately tiled interior. And the pool area isn’t just for taking a dip either; with comfortable loungers offering unobstructed views of the surroundings, unwinding is just as easy as winding up your freestyle.

In terms of food offerings, the hotel, true to its international focus, aims to cater to all tastes. The Tachibana Japanese restaurant brings diners the taste of the traditional Japanese kaiseki banquet, offering sushi and sashimi alongside a wide variety of Japanese specialties. The Charm Bar offers guests a comfortable

place to lounge while enjoying a cigar, a glass of wine or even mixed drinks like mojitos. And the Riviera all-day dining restaurant features a wide variety of seafood (Ningbo’s culinary claim to fame) and choice cuts of meat ready to be expertly grilled by the restaurant’s chefs.

We couldn’t get enough of the fresh grilled squid and lamb chops – tender, juicy and bursting with flavour.

All in all, the Howard Johnson IFC Plaza Ningbo makes for a comfortable way to spend time in this famed coastal city.

We’re looking forward to the next time we come through Ningbo and see the area at its full potential. And we’re sure then our cab driver will find it no problem!

RMB 528 + 15% upwards per night. Howard Johnson IFC Plaza Ningbo. 288 Dingtai Lu, Jiangdong District, Ningbo. Tel: (574) 8187 8888. Web: http://plazaifcningbo.hojochina. com/ifc-nb-home-en.html

The News

The InterContinental Ningbo was pleased to announce its new General Manager last month, Stephen Yam, who brings to the position 35 years of hotel management.

Ignacio Martin was recently appointed the new General Manager at the Gran Melia Shanghai.

Martin has 17 years experience working in five star hotels spanning three continents.

The Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai recently was awarded the Silver Award in the Wyndham Rewards Property Contest by the Wyndham Hotel Group.

The Hilton Shanghai is proud to be the official prestige sponsor of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000, this year as the Shanghai Rolex Masters.

With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Singaporean national Abraham Lin joins Fraser Suites Suzhou as the new General Manager.

Beat Klarer was recently appointed the new General Manager of the Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental, effective from August of this year.

The Grand Hyatt Shanghai recently received a ‘Best in Travel 2012 - Hot 25 Business Hotel in Asia’ award from http:// smarttravelasia.com.

French jazz singer Jessica Maurer will be performing jazz, blues, funk and soul alongside the 789 jazz band in Le Royal Meridien’s level 65 Nanjing Lu bar this month.

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HOTELTALK The Deals

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Harbour City

Swissotel Kunshan

Whole Day Meeting Package: From RMB 1,188 + 15%, business guests can enjoy this package, which includes one stay in a Classic Room with breakfast included, free access to the hotel’s gym and swimming pool, and eight hours meeting room access time. Offer valid until the end of 2012.

Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund

National Day Holiday Promotion: For a closerto-home escape this National Day Holiday, Hotel Indigo Shanghai On The Bund offers a fantastic promotion on all of its Deluxe City View Rooms: RMB 900 + 15% per night. This offer is valid until 7 October (end of the National Day holiday); terms and conditions apply.

Le Royal Meridien Shanghai

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing

Sanya Marriott Resort & Spa

Sheraton Xiamen Hotel

Swiss International Hotel Xiamen

Special Package: For an island getaway within Shanghai, Crowne Plaza offers a special promotion throughout the month of October.

From RMB 980 + 15%, guests can enjoy one night in a Superior Room, two buffet breakfasts for adults and one for a child, and a RMB 200 F&B voucher.

National Day Holiday Package: Until 7 October, all Deluxe and Club room guests can get make the best of their stay within the capital city with three nights for the price of two at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Room prices range from RMB 2,400 + 15% upwards. Offer subject to availability.

Ocean Breeze Wedding & Honeymoon Package: Until the end of the year, this RMB 26,999 + 15% package includes three nights accommodation in a Deluxe Ocean View Suite, a candlelit dinner for two on the beach/60 minute couple’s Aroma Fusion massage and four hours Ocean Front Chapel rental.

Leisure Weekend Package: Until the end of this year, the Sheraton Xiamen offers a special rate of RMB 699 + 15% during weekends on its elegant deluxe rooms that all the family or a few friends can enjoy, for a quick weekend getaway from Shanghai. Terms and conditions apply; subject to availability.

Ultimate Indulgence: Le Spa at Le Royal Meridien offers a spa package that includes an aroma flower foot bath and herbal drink followed by executive oriental body scrub and aroma massage for the promotional price of RMB 890 + 15% (90 mins). Guests who buy six treatments in advance get another two free.

Free On Sundays Promotion: Until 31 December (excluding the October National Day Holiday), guests can get three nights stay for the price of two with a Sunday arrival at the Swiss International Hotel Xiamen. Rooms range from RMB 600 + 15% per night. Subject to availability.

SUITE TALK:

Andaz Shanghai Kerry Allen

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espite having only been open since September of last year, it’s common that you’ll see a crowd of people mingling around the Andaz Shanghai’s outdoor terrace almost any evening of the week (especially on Fridays with the 6 - 8pm happy hour and DJ set).

And the diverse crowd that come here speaks as loudly a reason as any for our recognising the Andaz as this month’s Suite Talk. It seems that the Andaz has won over such popularity, especially in the last few months, because of its trendy, contemporary image, with splashes of colour and flairs of architectural excellence courtesy of renowned architects Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, making it one of the most stylish places to be in town.

And this extends to the suites, of which there are 15 at the Andaz Shanghai, all approximately 80 square metres in size. Walking down a corridor decorated with colourful paintings and works of contemporary graphic art to get to one of these rooms, you arrive in a large,

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spacious enclosure bursting with colour, with LED mood lights on the bedroom ceiling and bathtub, meaning that you can choose the colour of these while you’re unwinding with a book, depending on your mood.

A small selection of photography books can also be found within the suite next to a long, mahogany office desk (complete with complimentary high speed wi-fi) and a teamaking set with a selection of aromatic teas from local tea company, The Bund Tea Company. There are also Lorenzo Villoresi bathroom cosmetics, which smell irresistible and are the perfect teaser before falling into the room’s kingsized bed for a restful night’s sleep, and a complimentary mini bar of soft drinks and assorted snacks.

Still, these are perhaps all expected touches for a boutique hotel (as well as the free fitness centre and swimming pool privileges, and access to the hotel’s lobby level restaurant Haipai for an inclusive breakfast of international and local Chinese fare alike). What makes the Andaz Shanghai Suite particularly special is its little personal in-room gym, each

room coming with either an exercise bike, or a treadmill on which the guest can surf the internet, while looking out over the glittering Xintiandi skyline. Yes, that’s surf the internet while running on a treadmill – meaning that you have to put a bit of work in, in order to earn your Weibo privileges!

Still, if unwinding with a glass of wine and listening to your iPod is more your thing, then the suite’s JBL Onbeat Xtreme sound system is not to be missed.

Compatible with any piece of Bluetooth technology, music lovers will embrace being able to blast their beats out on this impressive state-of-the-art stereo system.

Satisfying us more than enough that the Andaz Shanghai has got more than what it takes to bring a bit of warmth and colour to your own face.

RMB 3,700 + 15% upwards per night in Andaz Suite.

Andaz Shanghai. 88 Songshan Lu, near Taicang Lu. Tel: 2310 1234. Web: http://shanghai.andaz.hyatt.com

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IT’SADATE

Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao

Shanghai JC Mandarin

Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan

The Peninsula Shanghai

Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai

Sailing for Sardinia: Giovanni’s restaurant on the 27th floor of the Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao, pays homage to Italy’s largest island with dishes like Seared Octopus with Roast Potatoes, Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Purée and Cheesecake Amaretto.

RMB 498 + 15%; (21) 6275 8888 ext 4276

Miyabi Sunday Brunch: Enjoy a selection of sushi rolls, sashimi spreads and signature dishes employing French and Japanese cooking techniques at the Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou’s level 37 restaurant with this new Sunday brunch promotion.

RMB 268 + 15% upwards; (21) 2601 0088 ext 6750

Taste of Italy: Shanghai JC Mandarin takes you on a gastronomic journey with speciality dishes from one of the food capitals of the world. Visitors to the Wine Bar & Grill can enjoy a range of pasta and risotto dishes with an accompanying glass of red or white wine.

RMB 128 + 15%; (21) 6279 1888 ext 5306/07

Hairy Crab Package: Until 8 January 2013, guests can dine on fresh and authentic Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crabs while taking in the hotel’s breathtaking views over the Huangpu River. A great package for a romantic meal, a family get-together or a business banquet!

RMB 300 + 15% upwards; (21) 5318 8888 ext 6280

Experience Camelia: With The Four Seasons Hotel Pudong Shanghai’s official opening comes a brand new French and Japanese concept at the chic and stylish Camelia restaurant. Be one of the first people in town to check out this vibrant new venue on 210 Century Avenue.

RMB 188 + 15%; (21) 2036 8888

Sir Elly’s A La Carte with Chef Chauveau: Talented French chef David Chauveau joins The Peninsula to showcase a range of sumptuous French dishes, including the Foie Gras Au Torchon, Scallop Langoustine and Uni, and the Smoked Pidgeon Breast (pictured).

RMB 98 + 15% upwards; (21) 2327 2888 ext 6775

Express Lunch @ The Grill: The Grand Hyatt’s Level 56 restaurant introduces a new weekday express lunch menu, with healthy, signature dishes such as the Black Angus Beef and Grilled King Prawns served with a soup/salad and dessert in just 45 minutes.

RMB 88 + 15% upwards; (21) 5049 1234

Hairy Crab Delights: Until the end of December, the Fairmont Peace Hotel’s Dragon Phoenix Chinese restaurant will be serving steamed Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crabs served with ginger vinegar, and a range of dishes made from hairy crabmeat and roe. Perfect as a seasonal speciality.

RMB 438 + 15% upwards; (21) 6138 6887

Talk Magazine is Hiring a Senior Editor Ismay New Media Ltd, publishers of the Talk network of magazines in China, InGuides and Chinese language publication Totally UK, wish to appoint a Shanghai-based senior editor.

Sofitel Shanghai Hyland

All About Foie Gras: From 15 - 31 October, the Sofitel Shanghai Hyland’s Mosaic restaurant sees Executive Chef Adrien Alexandre preparing a selection of foie gras dishes from the Southwest region of France. Expect to see poached, seared, and even Asian fusion specialities!

RMB 198 + 15% upwards; (21) 6351 5888 ext 4468

Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World

Epicure on 45 Presents ‘Ocean Delights’: Executive Chef Andrea Zorcolo presents four Mediterranean dishes to tantalise your tastebuds including Poached Salmon with Salsa Verde, Mediterranean Fish Stew in Tomato, Garlic and Chili Sauce and Fillet of Cod with Spicy Beans and Coriander Chorizo.

RMB 190 + 15% upwards; (21) 6359 9999 ext 4210

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The Langham Xintiandi

Indulgent Shanghai Caviar Brunch: For a truly decadent brunch, the Langham Xintiandi’s Cachet restaurant offers a selection of premium imported caviar as well as other luxury foods until the end of October, which can be enjoyed with soothing ballads of the hotel’s live jazz band.

RMB 688 + 15% includes free flow Champagne; (21) 2330 2420

The Longemont Shanghai

Indisciplinable: The Longemont Shanghai’s Lobby Lounge introduces a range of cool, nonalcoholic cocktails to unwind with after a long day! Enjoy thirst quenching drinks like the Prima Donna, Titanic, Moon of the City and The Passion of Hawaii (pictured).

From RMB 48 + 15% per glass; (21) 6115 9988 ext 8630

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Café 1188 •Lobby Level, InterContinental

DINING

Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1208

American

Interactive kitchens and live cooking stations make this brunch a feast for the eyes.

BISTRO BURGER •A Mansion Building, 291 Fumin Lu (near Changle Lu).

T: 6170 1315

Real handmade burgers with fresh ingredients. Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri - Sat 10am - 4am

BLUE FROG •102-103A, Block 6, Daning

Life Hub, 1918 Gonghe Xin Lu. T: 6631 3920. Room 3, Green Sports & Leisure Centre, 633 Biyun Lu, Pudong. T: 5030 6426. GF, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu. T: 5047 3488. 30 Hongmei Entertainment Street, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu. T: 5422 5119. Lower Level, Unit 12, Novel City, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu. T: 3368 6117 The ever-reliable Frog.

浦东金桥, 碧云路633号-3; 浦东新 区陆家嘴西路168号正大广场GF27（ 1楼）; 虹梅路3338弄30号; 天钥桥路 131号永新坊地下一层12室(辛耕路口)

KING •132BURGER Yuyuan Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu).

T: 6255 2144

Ooh we love a Whopper. www.burgerking.com

汉堡王: 愚园路132号，近胶州路

ROOM •1F,GRILL Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0888 The steak is great but we love the antipasto and condiment bar!

California Grill •40F,JW’s JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing

咖啡厅1188：浦东雪野路1188号， 近南码头路，上海世博洲际酒店一楼

C by House of Flour •1228 Beijing Xi Lu. T: 6289 3083 More magic, melting mouthfuls from Brian Tan. 北京西路1228号

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf •Unit 140-141, Shanghai City Centre,

100 Zunyi Lu. T: 6237 1458. Block B, 1F, Jinlinghaixin Building, 666 Fuzhou Lu (near Yan’an Dong Lu). T: 6391 7971.

House 10, Lane 181 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi North Block. T: 6387 4248.

915 Huang Jincheng Lu. T: 6209 9212.

Azia Centre, 133 Yincheng Bei Lu. T: 5877 9558. 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Unit GF02, Super Brand Mall. T: 5047 1012.

No 2, 99 Xikang Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu). T: 6289 2163. Unit 1, Basement, Plaza KIC, 270 Songhu Lu. T: 6533 3103.

Unit 1051B, 1F, Cloud 9 Mall, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 5237 1781. Zendai Thumb Plaza, Bldg 18, 199 Fangdian Lu. T: 5833 0801. Infiniti Plaza ,138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6375 6167 香啡缤: 遵义路100号虹桥上海城一 楼140-141单元; 福州路666号金陵 海欣大厦1楼B座, 近延安路; 太仓路 181弄新天地广场北里10号楼; 黄金 城道915号; 浦东银城北路133号汇亚 大厦101室; 陆家嘴西路168号正大广 场GF02商铺; 西康路99弄-2(南京西 路,近恒隆广场2座); 淞沪路270号创 智天地广场地下一层01单元,创智天 地店; 长宁路1018号1051室龙之梦店; 芳甸路199弄证大大拇指广场; 淮海中 路138号无限度广场2楼

Xi Lu. T: 5359 4969 x 6455

Hours: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 5.30 - 10.30pm 加州扒房：南京西路399号, 万豪酒 店40楼

Steakhouse •2F,Manhattan Marriott Hotel Hongqiao, 2270

Hongqiao Lu. T: 6237 6000 x 6633

As fantastic as the steaks here may be, we've also had a mighty fine lobster here. 曼哈顿扒房：虹桥路2270号万豪虹 桥大酒店2楼

All-day dining and the celebrated Peninsula Afternoon Tea with live entertainment.

大堂茶座: 中山东一路32号上海半 岛酒大堂

•Carrefour Gubei Shop; 268, Qbake 原味坊

Shuicheng Nan Lu. T: 3211 0230.

Room 107, Infiniti Plaza 1F, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5888 8993.

Room 113, Building 1, Xinyi Street, Building 84, 700 Yishan Lu. T: 3469 0036. Carrefour Jinqiao Shop: 1F, 555 Biyun Lu. T: 5888 8993. Jinting Shop: Unit 1-07,1078 Hongquan Lu. T: 3468 7598 www.qbake.cn

家乐福古北店：水城南路268号古北 家乐福1楼. 淮海中路店：淮海中路 138号无限度广场商场1楼107室. 宜山 路店：宜山路700号84栋新宜街1号楼 113室. 家乐福金桥店：浦东新区金桥 碧云路555号. 井亭店：虹泉路1078号 1-07单元

Jamaica Blue •Chevalier Shop: 82 Wulumuqi Zhong

Lu. Shanghai Corporate Avenue Shop: Shop 10, Level 2, 222 Hubin Lu. Ramada Shop: Shop 6, 719 Nanjing Dong Lu Binjiang Shop: 60 Weifang Xi Lu The Exchange: Lobby 101, The Exchange, 299 Tongren Lu Lixing International Plaza Shop: Shop 101,1319 Yan’an Xi Lu. KIC Square Shop: Shop 102A, Building 3, KIC Square, 333 Songhu Lu,Yangpu Central Park Shop: Shop 107, Building 16, Phase 2 Central Park, Apartment 6, Chaoyang Menwei Dajie,Chaoyang District, Beijing Park Avenue Shop: Shop 115, Park Avenue, 6 Chaoyang Gongyuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing Yosemite Shop: Lobby 1, Yosemite Club, 4 Yuyang Lu, Houshayu Town, Shunyi District, Beijing

亦园店:乌鲁木齐中路82号;上海企业 天地店:湖滨路222号1号楼2层10号 铺;南京东路店:南京东路719号6号商 铺;上海浦东潍坊西路60号（近浦城 路）;东海广场店:铜仁路299号东海 广场101;利星国际广场店:上海市长 宁区延安西路1319弄101室;创智广 场店:杨浦区淞沪路333号创智天地三 期102A单元;新城国际店:朝阳区朝外 大街6号新城国际B期16号楼107号商 铺;公园大道店;朝阳区公园南路6号院 4-3号;顺义优山美地店:顺义区后沙 峪镇榆阳路4号优山美地俱乐部

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Prime 500 Steak House 3F, Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental Hotel, 500 Hengfeng Lu, Shanghai.

T: 5253 9999 x 6336 Slabs of meat are complemented by a collection of premium vintages from the wine cellar.

恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店 3 楼

Bakery & Deli

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Bauernstube 2F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, 5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 3104

One of the best places in Shanghai to get cold cuts. 农夫之家食品店：上海市遵义南 路5号，虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大 饭店2楼

glo London Bakery Cafe •1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu). T: 6466 6565

Freshly-baked goodies await carb lovers here, and there's fresh roasted coffee for a pick-me-up. Hours: 7am-10pm. www. glolondon.com

豫园咖啡厅：河南南路159号豫园万 丽酒店大堂(近福佑路)

万豪轩中餐厅：南京西路399号39楼

Li Restaurant •2F,Wan Renaissance Shanghai Pudong

Yongfoo Elite •200The Yongfu Lu. T: 5466 2727

万丽轩: 浦东长柳路100号淳大万丽 酒店2层

雍福会: 永福路200号

•25F,Zpark 1018 Changning Lu (Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel).

T: 6115 8810

Sit back, relax and choose from a range of 60 coffee varieties from around the world.

长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店25楼

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Ai Mei 8F, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999 x 7700 Traditional Cantonese, with innovative presentations. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Dadao, Pudong. T: 5047 1234 x 8779

粤珍轩: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦 大酒店55楼

• cha's 30 Sinan Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu).

T: 6093 2062

Hong Kong-style canting straight out of the 1950s.

Bistro •3F,China Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan

Hotel, 159 Henan Nan Lu (near Fuyou Lu). T: 2321 8888 Capturing the essence of great home cooked provincial Chinese cuisine.

Hours: 11am-2.30pm, 5-10pm

万丽轩: 河南南路159号豫园万丽酒店 3楼(近福佑路)

Crystal Jade •Unit 2F-12A & B, House 6-7, Lane

123 Xingye Lu, South Block Xintiandi.

T: 6385 8752. 7F, West Gate Mall, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Jiangning Lu). T: 5228 1133. 507B, 5F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6321 6888

Famed for its traditional high tea indulgence presented on tiered silver tea stands. Hours: 8am - 12am. www.fairmont.com 中国上海南京东路20号 200002

Bakery •1F,Madeleine Hotel Sofitel, 505 Nanjing Dong Lu. Chocolate éclairs and other Parisian goodies.

Hours: 7am-9pm 玛德莱娜西饼屋: 南京东路505号, 海 仑宾馆1楼

Court •1F,Palm The Langham, Yangtze Boutique,

740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0743

Serving the Signature Langham afternoon tea with live classical music in the afternoons. 廷廊：汉口路740号朗廷扬子精品酒 店1楼大堂

Alley •NewPeacock Tower Lobby Level, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988 Hours: 9am-11pm

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翡翠园中餐厅：上海市遵义南路5号， 虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大饭店2楼

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Fook Lam Moon 2F, River Wing, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 6882 8888 x 25 Specialises in sharks fin, abalone and birds nest. Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-3pm. Daily 5-10pm

Shanghai Puxi. T: 5253 9999 x 6399 上海恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒 店5 楼

Talk likes to enjoy an afternoon reminiscing at the former news room where Shanghai Club members read their papers and smoked their pipes. Hours:12-11pm

Changshu Lu). T: 6445 8082

Hours: 10.30am-11.30pm. www.whiskcafe. com.cn. whisk@whiskcafe.com.cn

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Club Jin Mao •Grand Hyatt, 86F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8688 Club Jin Mao of Grand Hyatt Shanghai, one of the most exclusive authentic Shanghainese restaurants.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

金茂俱乐部：浦东世纪大道88号金茂 君悦大酒店86楼

• Fu 1039 1039 Yuyuan Lu (near Jiangsu Lu).

T: 5237 1878

Crazy villa with nooks and crannies everywhere. 愚园路1039号，近江苏路

Chinese - Sichuan Chuan •47PinTaojiang Lu. T: 6437 9361.

5F, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 8897. Hotline: 400 820 7706, Delivery: 6209 6209

品川, 桃江路47号, 恒隆广场5层南京 西路1266号

House •221Full Shimen Er Lu (near Xinzha Lu).

T: 6209 1686

Yum... hongshao rou!

COURT •TheMING Langham Xintiandi, 5F, 99 Madang Road, Xintiandi. T: 2330 2288

If you crave contemporary Chinese cuisine, then Ming Court is your choice. Specialising in Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes, creating an innovative mix of traditional favourites and modern delicacies.

www.mingcourt-xintiandi.com

新天地朗廷酒店: 马当路99号五层

天府楼: 华山路250号希尔顿酒店39楼

2F, Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao Hotel, 5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 4910

Salon de Ville •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level, Waldorf

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The Lobby Lobby Level, The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 on the Bund. T: 2327 2888

上海市浦东新区方甸路599弄1号 （近锦绣路）

Offers an upscale Sichuan dining experience.

Cantonese, Shanghainese and other regional specialties.

Whisk 1250 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Changshu Lu). T: 5404 7770

www.lecrememilano.com

Lu). T: 5033 9113

• Emerald Garden

北京西路500号 （静安雕塑公园二 号门）

Sculpture Park)

赛丽娜: 延安西路488号上海日航酒 店一楼

Crème Milano •434LeShaanxi Nan Lu. T: 6433 5208

Chinese - Shanghai

T: 6248 7777 x 1890

Chinese Restaurant •5F,Jade Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental

A la carte menu with Asian and Western specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hours: 6.30am–11.30pm

The perfect place to contemplate life over a latte.

夜上海: 黄陂南路338号新天地

龙凤厅和平饭店：上海南京东路20号

Beacon Café •500Red Beijing Xi Lu (inside Jing'an

T: 3211 9999

T: 6280 7232

上海市红松东路1116号

Court •39F,Sichuan Hilton Shanghai, 250 Huashan Lu.

福临门: 浦东富城路33号上海浦东香格 里拉大酒店浦江2楼

CAFÉ •488SERENA Yan'an Xi Lu, Hotel Nikko Shanghai.

•C6,BECA Red Town, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu.

Modern Shanghainese with a solid dim sum spread and live jazz every weekend.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10.30pm

T: 6311 2323

Quintessential Cantonese and Shanghainese specialties. Hours: 11.30am - 2pm, 5.30 - 10pm. www.fairmont.com

羿庭：上海外滩华尔道夫酒店,上海市 黄浦区中山东一路2号

上海外滩华尔道夫酒店上海黄浦区中 山东一路2号

Cafes, Coffee, Ice Cream

Seriously authentic Cantonese, and the Singaporean chef throws in some great Southeast Asian specialties too!

T: 3323 6666

Dong Lu. T: 6321 6888

Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988

T: 6351 5888 x 4186

Set on the grounds of the former British Consulate, a haven of fine food, exquisite antiques and peaceful gardens.

Shanghai •338YeHuangpi Nan Lu, Xintiandi.

Exclusive access to luxury private lounge with Huaiyang cuisine.

Cantonese haute cuisine, contemporary Chinese décor and marvellous city views.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Deserved reputation for traditional Shanghainese food. Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-10pm

Yue Xuan •Tower 2, 1F, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu.

Canton •Grand Hyatt, 55F, Jinmao Tower, 88 Shiji

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(华美达店) 南京东路715号; (仙乐斯 店) 南京西路388号仙乐斯广场; (港汇 店) 虹桥路1号港汇广场2楼; (Eton 裕 景店) 浦东大道545号; (美罗城办公 楼) 肇嘉浜路1111号; 向城路15号和 17号; 九尊,镇宁路9号; 虹梅路3196号

Hotel, 100 Changliu Lu. T: 3871 4888 x 6612 Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-10pm

599 •LaneChateau 599, 1 Fangdian Lu (near Jinxiu

Phoenix •8F,Dragon Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

Costa cafés are springing up all over town. www.costa.net.cn

Cantonese creations with stunning city views. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.3010.30pm

艾美中餐厅：南京东路789号上海世 茂皇家艾美酒店(8楼)

翡翠酒家: 兴业路123弄新天地6-7号 楼F-12A-B；南京西路1038号梅龙镇 广场7楼；虹桥路1号港汇广场507B

Costa Coffee Shop B, 1F, Ramada Plaza, 719 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6351 2916.

Ciro's Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6334 6035. 545 Pudong Dadao.

T: 6888 1773. Metro Tower: 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu. T: 6426 7854. 15 & 17 Xiangcheng Lu (near Dongfang Lu). T: 5081 1182. Joy Plaza: 9 Zhenning Lu. T: 5238 2901. 3196 Hongmei Lu. T: 6406 5909. 269 Wujiang Lu. T: 6136 1403. 638 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5306 5231.

588 Nanquan Bei Lu. T: 5190 6295

Lu. T: 6472 1982 / 6415 1188 x 80306

小南国：虹梅路3337号; 银城西路 17号; 南京西路1398号；长乐路161号 新锦江大酒店三楼

Contemporary café with open kitchens.

Hours: 12pm-11pm

Lu. T: 6289 5733

南京西路1376号上海商城111室

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Wan Hao 39F, JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5359 4969 x 6436

Fave of Hong Kongers looking for some good hometown cooking.

Café •1F,Gourmet Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi

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Yi Garden Café Lobby Level, Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel, 159 Henan Nan Lu (near Fuyou Lu). T: 2321 8888

淮海路1250号，近常熟路

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Yi Café 2F, Grand Tower, Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 6882 8888 x 210

浦东富城路33号, 上海浦东香格里拉大 酒店紫金楼二楼

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Paradise Garden 6F, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5047 7773 Hours: 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm

天萃庭: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂裙 房6层

CUISINE •6F,SHANG-HIGH Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong.

T: 3858 0768 / 0760 Regional Chinese dishes with seasonal, organic ingredients. www.jumeirah.com

迷•上海餐厅：梅花路1108号上海卓 美亚喜玛拉雅酒店6楼

Spice •3F,Sichuan 500 Hengfeng Lu, Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental Shanghai.

T: 5253 9999 x 6358

Sichuan Spice offers a pleasant and memorable dining experience with innovative Sichuan cuisine and elegant environment combining Chinese and Western flavour.

恒丰路500号，上海浦西洲际酒店3楼

Sichuan Citizen Restaurant •& Bar 30 Donghu Lu. T: 5404 1235

This Sichuanese restaurant, cocktail bar and tea house is an expansion of the popular Citizen Cafe. www.citizenshanghai.com 龙门阵茶屋川菜馆：东湖路30号

@ F.C.C. •BldgMANCHURIA 11-12, 3-4F, 889 Julu Lu (near A new Cantonese restaurant with a modern design. www.fccshanghai.com 上海市巨鹿路889号(11-12幢3-4层) 靠近常熟路

Hui Tang •2F,Sheng InterContinental Shanghai Expo,

1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu).

T: 3858 1172

We love it for its interactive show kitchens and live cooking stations.

盛会堂：浦东雪野路1188号，近南码 头路 上海世博洲际酒店2楼

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T’ang Court 2F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0800

In Hong Kong, T’ang Court enjoys an envied reputation and two coveted Michelin stars. 唐阁：汉口路740号2楼

•BundTan18,Wai5F,Lou 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.

T: 6339 1188

Gourmet Cantonese on the Bund.

Hours: 11am-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm

滩外楼中餐厅: 外滩18号5楼,中山东 一路18号

Jing Ge •5F,Wei Waldorf Astoria Club, 2 Zhongshan

Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988

Fancy pants Cantonese at the Waldorf - what's not to love?

Hours: Lunch 11.30am-3pm, Dinner 5.3011pm. www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com 蔚景阁 中山东一路2号外滩华尔道 夫酒店5楼

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Whampoa Club 5F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6321 3737

Superbly inventive food with a dedicated following. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm 黄浦会: 中山东一路3号外滩3号5楼

Xiao Nan Guo •3337 Hongmei Lu. T: 3208 9777.

17 Yincheng Xi Lu. T: 5887 7000.

1398 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 1717.

3F, New Jinjiang Tower, 161 Changle

Beauty •5F,South Shanghai Times Square, 93

Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6391 0890.

Unit 1, 28 Taojiang Lu. T: 6445 2581. Unit B7-B8, Shanghai City Centre, 100 Zunyi Lu (near Xianxia Lu). T: 6237 2885. 881 Yan’an Zhong Lu. T: 6247 5878. 3F, Citic Square, 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5292 5331

Great Sichuan classics served with flair in fantastic surroundings.

Hours: 11am-10pm 俏江南：淮海中路93号大上海时代 广场5楼；桃江路28号一座；遵义路 100号虹桥上海城外围街B7-B8单 元,近仙霞路; 延安中路881号；南京 西路1168号中信泰富广场3楼

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Chinese - Yangzhou SOAHC Restaurant & Tea •Garden Bldg 3, Lane 123, Xingye Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6385 7777

It’s chaos spelled backwards! Go figure. 鸿禧茶居: 兴业路123弄新天地南 里3号楼

Du Lac •383Villa Huangpi Nan Lu (near Xingye Lu). T: 6387 6387

湖庭: 黄陂南路383号(近兴业路)

Delivery

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Element Fresh T: 5116 9887

Laowais love EF! Minimum order RMB 40.

No delivery fee. Delivery service covers downtown, Lujiazui and Jinqiao area. http://order.elementfresh.com

Room •87F,Dining 100 Shiji Dadao, Park Hyatt Shanghai. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

in a cosy, hearty atmosphere. Hours: 10.30am-late. www.papas-bierstube.com

Door •1468TheHongqiao Lu.

Paulaner Brauhaus •150 Fenyang Lu. T: 6474 5700.

世纪大道100号上海柏悦酒店87楼, 近东泰路

T: 6295 3737

Called The Door because it’s full of antique doors. It's certainly unique. 乾门：虹桥路1468号

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Hamilton House 137 Fuzhou Lu (near Jiangxi Lu).

T: 6321 0586 French comfort food with classic dishes such as French onion soup and tarte tatin. www.hamiltonhouse.com.cn

Georges •4F, Jean Three on the Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6321 7733 Regularly voted the best dining in town.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30 - 10pm 让乔治法国餐厅：中山东一路 3号4楼

BistroT •376Franck Wukang Lu, Ferguson Lane.

T: 158 2167 6767 / 6437 6465

As French as it gets in Shanghai.

Hours: Tues-Sun from 6-10.30pm, Sat & Sun from 12-2.30pm

德国乡村酒吧：虹梅路3338弄, 虹梅 休闲街22-24号 (靠近延安西路)

Xintiandi North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu (near Madang Lu).

T: 6320 3935.

2967 Lujiazui Lu. T: 6888 3935

Serves bountiful plates of authentic German food and jugs of German grog.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm2am, Sun 11am-2am

宝莱纳：汾阳路150号；太仓路 181弄新天地广场北里19-20号；陆 家嘴西路2967号

•TheStiller's Cool Docks, 479 Zhongshan Lu, near Fuxing Dong Lu

Global CAFE & LOUNGE •1F,ARTE Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel

Shanghai. 1108 Meihua Lu, Pudong.

T: 3858 0718 x 0710 International buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.jumeirah.com

郁全日餐厅：梅花路1108号上海卓美 亚喜玛拉雅酒店1楼

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Munchies 974 Wuding Lu, (near Jiaozhou Lu).

T: 6218 4616. 563 Shunchang Lu (near Yongnan Lu). T: 6311 3616

Avenue •91F,100ParkCentury Hyatt, 100 Shiji Dadao.

Sherpa's •T: 6209 6209

•1 Taojiang Lu (near Dongping Lu).

La Creperie

T: 5465 9055 A great selection of galettes, crepes, traditional cakes and cider. Hours: 10.30am - late, last order 11.30pm 桃江路1号,近东平路

TABLE •8F, LA 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu, near Changle Lu. T: 6215 8777 French twins and chefs Jacques and Laurent Pourcel have Michelin stars.

Hours: Daily, 5.30-10.30pm 陕西南路35号8楼近长乐路

Tour •5F, La Jin Mao Tower Side Building, 88 Shiji

Dadao, Pudong.

T: 5047 5859 Fine French fare in the shadow of the Jinmao Tower. Hours: 11.30am -2pm, 5.30-11pm 拉图餐厅: 浦东世纪大道88号金 茂裙楼5楼

Petit Franck •376LeWukang Lu (inside Ferguson Lane).

T: 6437 6465

T: 6888 1234 x 4560

One of the highest restaurants in the world, and it has multiple show kitchens?

Too many views to choose from!

Atrium Café •Lobby, Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan Lu. T: 6248 0000 x 1860

Different buffets available through the week, and a Champagne brunch every Sunday. 华山路250号，希尔顿大酒店大堂

Blue Marlin Bar & •Restaurant

689 Lantian Lu, Green City Jinqiao.

T: 5030 9676

上海衡山路842号，近天平路

Allure •Lobby, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai,

789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999 x 7022

Centre, Shanghai.

T: 6289 8046

More than just crepes: mediterranean dishes, salads and all day every day brunch... http://crepesnco.com 南京西路1376号， 近西康路

Buffet •2F,Comely Majesty Plaza Shanghai, 719

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6350 0000 x 208

Buffet with city views of Nanjing Lu. Hours: 6am-10pm

南京东路719号上海南新雅大酒店2楼

Element Fresh •112, Shanghai Centre, 1376

Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8682.

4-5F, Kwah Centre, 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Donghu Lu).

T: 5403 8865. GF, Northwest corner, Super Brand Mall, Luijiazui Xi Lu (near Fucheng Lu), Pudong.

T: 5047 2060. Shop 163, GF, Grand Gateway Mall, 1 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6407 5992. 331 Hongfeng Lu, Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 3382 1700. 6F, 228 Xizang Nan Lu. T: 6334 3598. 1F, Gubei Garden Plaza, 2088 Yan'an Xi Lu. T: 5116 9887. 1F, Kerry Parkside Pudong 1378 Huamu Lu (near Fangdian Lu, opposite Century Park South Gate)

新元素：南京西路1376号112室；淮 海中路1028号嘉华中心4&5楼；浦东 陆家嘴正大广场一楼；虹桥路1号港 汇广场; 红枫路331号; 西藏南路228号 永银大厦6楼；延安西路2088号虹桥 嘉顿广场一层;花木路1378号浦东嘉 里城1楼

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Essence - All Day Dining 1F, Block 2, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu, Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao.

T: 3323 6571 All day dining with a global spread of Chinese, Pan-Asian and Atlantic favourites. www.shanghaihongqiao.hilton.com

Sparkling Bund views and European home-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 6am -11pm. www.fairmont.com

•TheCACHET Langham Xintiandi, 1F, 99 Madang Lu, Xintiandi.

T: 2330 2288

Delivers an innovative assortment of international and Asian dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, guests can indulge in Cachet’s global epicurean delights throughout the day. www.mingcourt-xintiandi.com 新天地朗廷酒店: 马当路99号五层

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Grand Brasserie New Tower Ground Level, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai On the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988

Wine alcove? Check. Bari sta bar? Check. Courtyard garden?

Check. And it's part of the Waldorf's great brunch tour!

Hours: 6.30am-11pm

Tempt your taste buds with succulent steaks and fresh seafood. Hours (dinner only): Sun-Thu 5.30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5.30-10.30pm

烧烤: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大 酒店56楼

on 36 •36F,Jade Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng

Good French fare with even better service.

Xi Lu. T: 5359 4969 x 6422

Café •38F,Marriott JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing

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Spectacular city views, fresh a la carte and elaborate buffets.

Bar and Café •222Citizen Jinxian Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu). T: 6258 1620

German Bierstube •UnitPapa’s 22-24, Hongmei Food Street, 3338 Hongmei Lu. T: 6465 8880

Decent German food for reasonable prices

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THE HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT, SKY Restaurant 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888 Continental delights are the order of the day at this restaurant, along with the impressive Bund view. www.rooseveltchina.com

Cosy relaxed European decor, first floor coffee house and lounge with wi-fi.

Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-12.30am, Sat-Sun 10am-12.30am 进贤路222号, 近陕西南路

T: 5403 4528

巨鹿路913号, (近常熟路)

Ciao Dining Room and Ciao •Bambino

1F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, 740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0800 x 7744 A haven of authentic Italian & Mediterranean dining.

•56F,Cucina Grand Hyatt, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8908

A stylish trattoria that serves traditional Italian favorites. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm 意庐: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大 酒店56楼

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中山东一路27号

T8 •House 8, North Block Xintiandi, Lane 181, Taicang Lu. T: 6355 8999

Justifiably labelled world class.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm. 太仓路181弄新天地北里8号

All Day Dining •1F,Vie Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental, 3388 Sichen Lu, Sijing Town.

T: 3761 8888 x 1911

Dine in style with tranquil lagoons and fresh seafood. 上海市松江区泗泾镇泗陈公路 3388弄，上海东方佘山索菲特大 酒店1楼

Da Marco 1F, 103 Dongzhu'anbang Lu, Golden Bridge Garden. T: 6210 4495.

1F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu (across from Element Fresh).

T: 6447 7577

大马可：东诸安浜路103号1楼；虹桥 路1号港汇广场1楼(新元素对面)

•39F,Danieli's The Hongta Hotel, 889 Dongfang Lu, Pudong. T: 5050 4567

Voted as one of the best Italian restaurants in Shanghai, Danieli's has a stunning interior design and panoramic views of Pudong. Hours: 6-10.30pm.

Set Lunch: Monday-Friday 11.30am2pm. Sunday Brunch: 11.30am-2pm 东方路889号上海红塔豪华精选酒 店39楼

elevated •TheXTD Langham Xintiandi, Level 5, 99

All Day Dining •3F,Ecco Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental

The perfect outdoor lounge and terrace for a casual lunch, dinner or after-work drinks.

Features live preparation of pizza, pasta and a wide range of continental favourites.

Hotel, 500 Hengfeng Lu, Shanghai.

T: 5253 9999 x 6338

Madang Road, Xintiandi T: 2330 2288

恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店3楼

新天地朗廷酒店: 马当路99号五层

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Favola 8F, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999

Chic Italian restaurant featuring food from various regions of Italy.

A blend of old-world charm and modern convenience with an indimenticabile (unforgettable) atmosphere. Hours: 1210pm (Sun-Fri); 12-11pm (Sat). www.gennaro-s.com

on the Grille •505Kebabs Zhongshan Nan Lu.

Wine Bar & Kitchen •1-2F,NAPA 57 Jiangyin Lu (near Huangpi

Italian restaurant •92 Gioiamia Xuanhua Lu. T: 3250 7188

T: 6152 6567

Italian dining and aperitivo venue with a chic bar, a cosy lounge loft and a pool table.

中山南路505号

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Punjabi Thumb Plaza, Lane 199, 43 Fangdian Lu (near Yingchun Lu). T: 5033 2642. Peace Square, 12-20 Shuicheng Lu (near Hongqiao Lu). T: 6278 8626

宣化路92号

•27F,Giovanni’s Sheraton Shanghai Hongqiao

Students flock to the all-you-can-eat-anddrink deal in the evenings. 襄阳路102号 (近淮海路 )

•3F,VEDAS 83 Changshu Lu (near Julu Lu).

Hotel, 5 Zunyi Nan Lu. T: 6275 8888 x 4276

Sample authentic cuisine from various regions of Italy.

Hours: 12-2pm, 6-10.30pm

吉范尼斯意大利餐厅：上海市遵义 南路5号，虹桥喜来登上海太平洋大 饭店27楼

T: 6445 8100 / 6404 1551

One of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 6-10.30pm www.vedascuisine.com 常熟路83号3楼 (近巨鹿路)

•2F,Amici The Longemont Shanghai. 1116

T: 6418 6389

As the casual sibling to Jean Georges, Nougatine features the same top-notch cooking and a menu suitable for all budgets. Hours: 6–11pm

厨：上海浦东嘉里大酒店上海浦东新 区花木路1388号

富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店36楼

Brasserie la fourchette •1 Xiangyang Bei Lu (near Julu Lu).

浦东四季酒店：浦东世纪大道210号

Shanghai. T: 6169 8888

International a la carte restaurant featuring 11 live theatre kitchens, with a gourmet deli and food hall. Don't miss the laksa! Hours: 6.30am-11pm

Italian

World-class. What more can we say about Jade on 36?

米氏餐厅：外滩5号7楼

Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu).

T: 6321 7733

COOK •1388TheHuamu Lu, Kerry Hotel Pudong,

Lu. T: 6882 8888 x 280

The sort of restaurant you read about in Conde Nast magazines and other glossies. Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.15-10.30pm

•JeanNougatine Georges, 4F, Three on the

圣思园：浦东东方路889号1楼上海瑞 吉红塔大酒店

Indian

M on the Bund •7F, 5 on the Bund. T: 6350 9988

艾露：南京东路789号上海世茂皇家 艾美酒店(大堂楼)

Vibrant, chic and stylish 'Camelia'at Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai opens its doors in September - the city's newest dining sensation. With world class French and Japanese cuisine, cool cocktails, exceptional wines and hot vibes, 'Camelia'will be on everyone's lips.

Pudong. T: 5050 4567 x 6312

•913Casanova Julu Lu (near Changshu Lu).

Guyang Lu. T: 2428 6507

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The menu of traditional French dishes comes highly recommended.

CAMELIA 210 Century Avenue Pudong, Shanghai T: 2036 8888

Restaurant •1F,Saints The Hongta Hotel, 889 Dongfang Lu,

Some of the best Neapolitan pizzas in town!

Italian Restaurant •1F,Gennaro Mandarin City Clubhouse, 1129

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6F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Nanjing Dong Lu).

T: 6323 9898 Classy, but not stuffy. Relaxed, without sacrificing the chic factor.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 11.30am-2.30pm Tue-Sat: 6.30pm-4am Sun-Mon: 6.30-10.30pm. www.mmbund.com

万丽咖啡厅：浦东长柳路100号上海 淳大万丽酒店2楼

法沃莱：南京东路789号世茂皇家艾 美大酒店

Grill 56F, Grand Hyatt, 88 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8907 Mr & Mrs Bund •Modern Eatery by Paul Pairet

A la carte menu and dinner buffet.

Hours: 6.30am-11pm

全日制餐厅-元：上海红松东路 1116号，上海虹桥元一希尔顿酒店 二号楼一层

百味园：上海外滩华尔道夫酒店, 上 海市黄浦区中山东一路2号

T: 3304 1205

A three-story villa that serves contemporary French cuisine. Hours: SunThurs 3pm-2am, Fri-Sat 3pm-late

& Co •1376Crepes Nanjing Lu, 1F, Shanghai

THE CATHAY ROOM 9F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6321 6888

5 tables bistro •210The Danshui Lu (near Zizhong Lu).

T: 5466 0842

Lu). T: 3461 9627

玛利亚西餐厅：九江路700号/南京东 路719号南新雅大酒店二楼

Mia •10 Bella Baoqing Lu (near Fuxing Zhong

蓝枪鱼餐厅：浦东金桥碧云社区蓝天 路689号（迪卡侬对面）

French

Lounge & Restaurant •842842Hengshan Lu (near Tianping Lu).

Fantastic Australian filet, sirloin steak and much more.

Hotel, 100 Changliu Lu. T: 3871 4888 x 6622

Features a live band, outdoor seating, happy hour, pool table, catering, company events and family days.

华懋阁：上海南京东路20号

Five tables with bistro fare, just like the name says.

建国中路155弄18号（瑞金路口）

Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 6350 0000 x 201

Healthy, tasty food and great service.

Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-11pm, Fri-Sat 7am-12am

Free delivery within 1km. Hours: 10am-10pm

Serving hungry people in Shanghai since 1999, Sherpa's now works with over 100 international and Chinese restaurants. www.sherpa.com.cn

•2F, Chez Marie • Renaissance Brasserie Majesty Plaza, 700 Jiujiang Lu / 719 2F, Renaissance Shanghai Pudong

Salvatore cuomo •SuiteTheD,Kitchen 2967 Lujiazui Xi Lu. T: 5054 1265

浦东陆家嘴西路2967号D座

Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 6115 9988 x 8230

Walk inside and be transported to the culinary heart of Italy, where you will indulge in authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch.

•3F,Basilico InterContinental Shanghai Expo,

1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu).

T: 3858 1172

They have a marble table shaped like Italy.

'Nuff said. 巴赛利意大利餐厅：浦东雪野路 1188号，近南码头路 上海世博洲际 酒店三楼

•6F,Mercato 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6321 9922

This newly opened coastal Italian restaurant offers vibrant cuisine, stylishly rustic décor, and breathtaking Bund views.

The menu created by three Michelin Star Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten, features amazing light-as-air pizzas, homemade pastas, and the freshest seafood, graced with the true flavor of Italy.

Operating Hours: 5.30pm-1am

Bei Lu). T: 6318 0057

Bringing wine experience and enjoyment to a new level in a historical setting. www.napawinebarandkitchen.com 江阴路57号(近黄陂北路)

•2F,OTheon2Longemont Shanghai,1116 2

Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 6115 9988 x 8220

One of the most extensive selections of Asian and Western cuisines in the city. 上海龙之梦丽晶大酒店二楼

Pelham’s •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level, Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988

Bacaro Italian Restaurant & •Vinoteca

上海外滩华尔道夫酒店：上海黄浦区 中山东一路2号

Traditional Italian food with a touch of Venice.

This New York-style fine dining restaurant is elegant without being too formal.

Lane 155, 18 Jianguo Zhong Lu (near Ruijin Er Lu). T: 6473 0774

Gondola •16 La Henan Zhong Lu (near Yan’an Dong Lu). T: 6321 9803

If mid-priced homestyle pastas and pizzas float your boat, Gondola’s your ticket.

贡多拉意式餐厅: 河南中路16号，近 延安东路

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La Piazzetta Italian •Restaurant

Basement B02, Shanghai Bay, 1138 Pudong Nan Lu (near Zhangyang Lu).

T: 6888 2993

壶装月桂冠/松竹梅清酒 买一送一优惠 订位专线: 3127 8558

An attempt at sustainable all-you-caneat sushi.

Serves delicious and healthy Italian food and top quality wine.

Hours: 11.30am–2.30pm; 6pm–12am.

延平路98号(近新闸路)

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SUSHI, INC 2F, Citigroup Tower, 33 Huayuanshiqiao Lu (near Fucheng Lu). T: 5877 6551

•226Osteria Jinxian Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu).

Haiku's sister restaurant is a solid choice for a sushi lunch in Lujiazui.

T: 6256 8998

花园石桥路33号2楼, 近富城路

Italian eatery lauded for its hearty prix fixe menu and oysters.

e Vino Ristorante •47 Pane Sinan Lu, Sinan Mansion Building #33 (Near Sinan Lu gate) T: 5465 2177

Owner/chef Antonio Sciaraffa serves authentic Italian food in a friendly, home setting. 思南路47号,思南公馆第33墅(近思 南路大门)

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SUSHI ABUSE 98 Yanping Lu (near Xinzha Lu).

T: 5175 9818

OYAMA •20 SUSHI Donghu Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu).

•24Itoya Ruijin Er Lu. T: 6467 1511.

Lane 19, 6 Ronghua Xidao.

T: 6219 2286. 3F, Central Plaza, 381 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5382 5777 Great sushi, a classic favourite.

伊藤家：瑞金二路24号；荣华西道 19弄6号；淮海中路381号中环广场3楼

I.Z.K.Y. •Guoson Centre, Block 1, 1F, 388

Daduhe Lu. T: 6095 8888 x 7052

They've got all the s's covered: shabu shabu, sukikyaki, sushi and sashimi.

Japanese restaurant •BldgHikari 10, 3911 Hongmei Lu. T: 6242 9186

慕光日本料理: 虹梅路3911弄10号楼

T: 5404 7705

20 course omakase menu served by Oyama-san himself

•1F,Tairyo 139 Ruijin Yi Lu. T: 5382 8818.

15 Dongping Lu. T: 6445 4734. 2F, Hengshan Hotel, 543 Hengshan Lu. T: 6433 0899 / 6437 7050. 3F, South Building, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6390 7244. 943 Hongxu Lu. T: 6242 2190. 1288 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6278 3105 / 6278 3106 RMB 160 all you can handle. What more could you want?

瑞金一路139号1楼；东平路15号； 衡山路543号衡山宾馆2楼；淮海中 路283号香港广场南座3楼；虹许路 943号；虹桥路1288号

London glo London Gastro Grill •1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu).

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Pomodoro Bistrot 1023 Kangding Lu. T: 6218 3798

T: 6466 6565.

International favourites straight out of London, guv'nor! Hours: Mon-Sun 11amMidnight. www.glolondon.com

Authentic Italian food with simple, fresh, healthy ingredients. 静安区康定路1023号

Mexican

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Cal Kitchen B1 Carrefour, Thumb Plaza, 185 Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 6637.

B1-03, Multi-Media Plaza, 999 Changning Lu (near Zhongshan Park).

T: 6340 1923 It's Mexican food, California-style.

Agave •ACantina Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu (near

Changle Lu). T: 6170 1310.

357 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu).

T: 6886 0706

Big burritos, tacos and a salsa bar to fill you up, and Shanghai's widest selection of tequilas to wash it down. www.cantinaagave.com

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Maya 2F, Shanghai Grand Plaza, Club House, 568 Julu Lu (near Shaanxi Nan Lu). T: 6289 6889

Our pick for the best mid-range Mexican in town.

Lindo •UnitMexico 39, Lane 3338, Hongmei

Entertainment Street. T: 6465 9336 虹梅路3338弄虹梅路休闲街39号

Middle Eastern 1001 Nights Restaurant •4 Hengshan Lu. T: 6473 1178 / 6473 8289 一千零一夜：衡山路4号

of Persia •B1F,Prince 855 Pudong Nan Lu (near Shiji Dadao). T: 6887 3007 / 6887 3006

波斯王子餐厅：浦东南路855号世界 广场B1楼 (近世纪大道)

•2F,Prego The Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan

Restaurant •ShopShiraz 8, 3338 Hongmei Lu. T: 6465 9993

Faultless Italian in the classy atrium setting of The Westin.

虹梅路3338号8室

Hours: 11am-2pm, 5-11pm

Zhong Lu. T: 6335 1888

帕戈意大利餐厅：河南中路88号威斯 汀大饭店2楼

Isabelle •19 Trattoria Ji'an Lu, (near Hubin Lu).

Meihua Lu, Pudong. T: 3858 0888

T: 6384 2322

Isabelle serves simple Italian food that keeps people coming back for more.

Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 5.30-11.30pm

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Its private teppanyaki rooms make for good grilling.

TEPPANYAKI •28DKAGEN Taojiang Lu (near Hengshan Lu).

T: 6433 3232

Upscale all-you-can-handle teppanyaki - think filets and foie gras.

SABATINI 1F, South Annex,Wheelock Square,1717 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 3127 8577

Nepalese

•1MF,J-MIX Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel, 1108 glo London Rooftop BBQ •1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping Lu).

T: 6466 6565. F: 6466 8484

Oak burning smoke BBQ pit and open rooftop skyline views. Hours: Thurs -Sun. www.glolondon.com

changes its menu almost daily.

•376Acote Wukang Lu (inside Ferguson

误兴路33号 (近淮海中路)

•BldgKARUKA 4, 2421 Xietu Lu (near Wanping 斜土路2421号 (近宛平南路)

•56F,Kobachi Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88

Lane). T: 6437 6465

Zhongshan Nan Lu. T: 6131 3238 Chicago Deep Dish Pizza •1636CJ Beijing Xi Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu).

T: 6415 1666

日珍: 浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦

None of those prissy paper-thin crusts here.

CJs delivers great big tomatoey pizzas.

• 181, Taicang Lu. T: 6311 2211

This is Xintiandi chic, with some of Shanghai’s very best Italian food, at high-end prices. www.vabeneshanghai.com 太仓路新天地北里181弄7号

•28F,YU99Bar Jiangbin Road, Luwan

District, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. T: 5318 8888

Be impressed by the inspiring landscape of Lupu Bridge crossing over the Huangpu River. Dance to the rhythm of the river while enjoying the fine wines with a spectacular view of new post Expo Shanghai. 上海市卢湾区江滨路99号28楼（打浦 路底）上海绿地万豪酒店

Koi 2F, InterContinental Shanghai Puxi Hotel, 500 Hengfeng Road T: 5253 9999

•150AMBROSIA Fenyang Lu. T: 6431 3935

TEPPANYAKI & LOUNGE •3F,MOONSHA 5 on the Bund, 5 Zhongshan Dong Yi

Former home of legendary General Bai set in immaculate gardens. Japanese and Korean cuisine cooked on smoke-free grills. 仙炙轩：汾阳路150号

Japanese Restaurant •3F,Benkay Hotel Nikko Shanghai, 488 Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 3211 9999

富城路33号浦东香格里拉大酒店2座2楼

More sushi options than you can shake a stick at. 徐汇区永嘉路630号

Under the culinary direction of Japanese Chef Kato-san, Benkay offers sushi, tempura and teppanyaki.

1171 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Huashan Lu) Sumo sized lunch sets and late night eats with a buy one get one free special on Asahi draft and select sake from 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

Hours: Everyday 12-2.30pm, Sun-Thurs 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am

中国上海市静安区南京西路1717号会 德丰国际广场南院2层. 营业时间：午 餐12:00~14:30,晚餐 18:00-2:00 (周 日~周四), 18:00~3:00 (周五,周六). 宵 夜场优惠活动:周日~周四:21:00~2:00, 周五~周六:22:00~3:00,Asahi生啤酒及

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•26F,Azur 1018 Changning Lu (Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel).

T: 6115 8888

Fitness fiends love the healthy lunch and long salad bar.

长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店26楼

Lu (near Ruijin Er Lu). T: 6473 0820

Eduardo Vargas's take on Mediterranean classics. www.casa13.cn

Mediterranean Cuisine •415Haya’s Dagu Lu (near Chengdu Nan Lu).

T: 6327 0897 / 6295 9511

Flavourful falafels! And don’t miss the take-home dips. Hours: 10am-10pm

弁庆日餐厅：延安西路488号上海日 航酒店三楼

Izakaya Dining Bar •2F,DOZO Wheelock Plaza, South Annex,

Mediterranean

SUSHI BAR •630SHARI Casa 13 •Building Yongjia Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan Lu).

7, Lane 155 Jianguo Zhong

T: 5466 0320

大沽路415号 (近成都南路)

•803SHINTORI Julu Lu (near Fumin Lu).

T: 5404 5252

Uber-smooth eatery that takes some finding. Hours: Mon-Fri 5.30-11pm, Sat-Sun 11.30am-11pm 新都里无二：巨鹿路803号

WITH AQUA •2F,SUN 6 on the Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi

Lu (near Guangdong Lu). T: 6339 2779 Immaculate interior and open kitchen, with an emphasis on delicate seafood dishes. 中山东一路(外滩)6号2楼

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Scandinavian fine dining, from seafood platters to shashliks.

Southeast Asian

279 Biyun Lu. T: 5030 4415.

268 Shuicheng Bei Lu. T: 6278 1944

家乐福: 芳甸路185号; 碧云路279号; 水城北路268号

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City Shop Times Square Store: B1, 99 Huaihai Zhong Lu. New World Department Store: B1, 939 Huaihai Zhong Lu. Shanghai Centre Store: 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. Hongmei Store: 3211 Hongmei Lu Office. Riverside Shop: 1F, West Side Citigroup Tower 33, Huayuan Shiqiao Lu, Lujiazui. T: 6232 7070.

Yong Xin Store: Lower Level,131 Tianyaoqiao Lu (near Xingeng Lu).

T: 6215 0418 / 6267 4248 www.cityshop.com.cn

With graceful and cosy dining ambiance.

Hours: 6am-10.30pm

城市超市：淮海中路时代广场店 B1层；淮海中路香港新世界百货 B1层；南京西路1376号；虹梅路 3211号；浦东陆家嘴花园路/石桥路 33号1楼；天钥桥路131号永新坊B1楼 (近辛耕路); 闵行区纪翟路550号华漕 国际生活社区万科红郡别墅西翼

Bali Laguna •No.1649 Nanjing Xi Lu (inside Jing’an

Metro 80 Gudai Lu (near Hongmei Lu), Minhang. T: 6480 8888. 383 Baiyang Lu, Huamu Town, Pudong. T: 6892 8888

The Flavors of Asia •2F,Asiatique 369 Xianxia Lu, Grand Mercure Hongqiao. T: 5153 3300 x 3700

泛亚风情餐厅: 仙霞路369号虹桥美 爵酒店二楼

Park).

T: 6248 6970

Romantic atmosphere with authentic Indonesian cuisine to boot.

巴厘餐厅：南京西路1649号 (静安 公园内)

•26F,Celadon 1018 Changning Lu (Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel).

T: 6115 8817

Regional specialties of Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, especially noodles. 长宁路1018号上海龙之梦万丽酒店26楼

Nyonya •417MyDagu Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

T: 6327 0800.

Neat little Malaysian in the middle of Dagu Lu's strip of restaurants. Hours: 11am-10pm 娘惹情马来西亚经典风味餐厅咖啡 屋：大沽路417号，近石门一路

Pin •ShopTang 7, Novel Place, 133 Tianyaoqiao Lu (near Xingeng Lu).

Brian Tan (of hoF fame) creates Southeast Asian desserts, heavy on the durian.

Spanish

•2F,Bocado 47 Yongfu Lu (near Fuxing Xi Lu).

T: 180 1727 1340

Go for the tapas, stay for the sangria.

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麦德龙: 闵行区顾戴路80号(近虹梅路); 浦东花木镇白杨路383号

Pines The Market Place •633 Biyun Lu, Pudong. T: 5030 6971.

427 Jinfeng Lu. T: 5226 4137.

1983 Huamu Bei Lu (Inside Season Villa), Pudong. T: 5833 2204.

18 Lane 896 Jianhe Lu (near Kele Lu). T: 6262 9055.

322 Anfu Lu (near Wukang Lu).

T: 6437 6375 Wal-Mart Supercentre •Nanpu Bridge Branch: 252-262 Linyi Bei Lu, Pudong. T: 5094 5881

沃尔玛超市(南浦大桥分店)：浦东临沂 北路252-262号

Swiss Suisse •1582Chalet Kangding Lu (near Wanhangdu Lu). T: 3353 3887

Features typical Swiss delicacies in a Chalet style atmosphere. Hours: Tue-Sun, 5.30-11pm 上海市静安区康定路1582

Taiwanese

•2F,Puli Lane 199, Thumb Plaza, 19

Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 9221 Hours: 11am-11pm

上海市浦东新区芳甸路大拇指广场 199弄19号2楼

The eponymous restaurant of Guillermo "Willy" Trullas packed up its tapas, paellas and other Spanish treats and moved to the Bund. Expect Willy's trademark quirkiness in the decor and yin yang structured menu! Hours: Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm and 6-10.30pm, Saturday Brunch 11.30am-3.00pm. www.el-willy.com 中山东路22号 (近金陵路)

Thai

New York Style Pizza •1699 Nanjing Xi Lu, inside Jing'an

Mai Thai Cuisine •1019Chiang Kangding Lu (near Yanping Lu).

Hours: 10am-12am

Hours: 11.30am - 2pm, 5 - 11pm. www.chiang-mai.com.cn

Pizza Italia •1B50 Zhongshan Park Metro Town,

斜土路2905号 (近零陵路). 永嘉路 335号 (近襄阳路).

A delightful eating experience.

T: 6375 6770

T: 5228 1588

Plaza. T: 3214 0024. Lane 248 Taikang Lu (near Sinan Lu). T: 5466 0969

Late night chef haunt - they come for the ramen and stay for the Beatles soundtrack.

Hours: 6pm-1am

Shanghai, 33 Fucheng Lu. T: 5888 3768

•B1,Aurora Infiniti Plaza, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu.

碧云路777号

T: 6481 2005. 335 Yongjia Lu (near Xiangyang Nan Lu). T: 5466 6355

•2F,NADAMAN Tower 2, Pudong Shangri-La,

Japanese

Scandinavian

This is just one of the many, many Melrose pizza places in the city.

KOTA'S KITCHEN •2905 Xietu Lu (near Lingling Lu).

中山东一路,外滩5号三楼

新加坡佳肴：南京西路1515号嘉里中 心底楼(近铜仁路)

Carrefour •185 Fangdian Lu. T: 800 820 0871.

•777Melrose Biyun Lu. T: 5030 3872

鲤鱼日餐厅：恒丰路500号上海浦西 洲际酒店2楼

In addition to the teppanyaki tables, Moonsha provides an excellent Bund view.

It won’t win prizes for the most inventive restaurant name in Shanghai, but at least you know what you’re getting.

Supermarkets

北京西路1636号，近胶州路

Japanese Restaurant provides authentic Japanese flavours. Hours: 11.30am -10pm

Lu. T: 6323 1117

Lu). T: 5298 6126

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House Restaurant •TheLong Cool Docks, Bldg 7, 505

Sushi, sashimi and yakitori in a stylish interior.

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30-10pm

Cuisine •BF,Singapore 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Tongren

El Willy Tapas & Rice South Bund 22, 22 Zhongshan Dong Lu (near Jinling Lu). T: 5404 5757

Malaysian

Shiji Dadao. T: 5049 1234 x 8907

Va Bene Shanghai •House 7, North Block, Xintiandi, Lane

Kitchen •LaneNepali 819, 4 Julu Lu. T: 5404 6281

Pizza

T: 6466 7855 Kaiseki ryori eatery that

Five generations of deep frying later, this renowned tempura house branched out to open its Shanghai shop.

喜马拉雅尼泊尔餐厅：东昌路 500号，近浦东南路

巨鹿路819弄4号

yu •33 Kappo Wuxing Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu).

Nan Lu)

500 Dongchang Lu (near Pudong Nan Lu). T: 5877 2262

Hours: 11am-2pm, 6-11pm

桃江路28D号 (近衡山路)

An authentic dining experience best ended with its delicious pear and ricotta dessert.

Hours: Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm, High Tea 3-5.30pm, Dinner 6-10.30pm. reservations@sabatini-sh.com

Himalaya Nepalese •Restaurant

Lu (near Xianxia Lu). T: 6237 2916

遵义路100号虹桥上海城外围街B5 6单元(近仙霞路)

•1F,Leonardo’s Hilton Hotel, 250 Huashan Lu.

890 Changning Lu. T: 5241 4870 / 5241 4878. Unit 105, 1111 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6473 9994. 3032 Yan'an Xi Lu. T: 6209 9129 / 6406 9426. 1-43 Thumb Plaza, Lane 199, 38 Fangdian Lu. T: 5033 0102 / 5033 0809. 5F, 15A/B, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu. T: 5047 0835 / 5047 0836. SB02, City Plaza, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 2477 / 6473 9994

长宁路890号中山公园1B50；淮海中 路1111号105；延安西路3032号；芳 甸路38号199弄大拇指广场1-43；陆 家嘴168号正大广场5楼15A/B；南京 西路1618号

璐娜：太仓路181弄新天地北里15幢 单元1

Paradise •38 Coconut Fumin Lu (near Yan’an Xi Lu).

T: 6248 1998

Consistent performer with a wonderful garden for al fresco Thai dishes. 富民路38号 (近延安路)

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Lapis Thai 3F, Lane 199, Thumb Plaza, 19 Fangdian Lu, Pudong. T: 5033 9223.

Lane 248. 14 Taikang Lu. T: 6473 3989. 285 Hunan Lu. T: 5466 3026.

Shanghai Centre, Room 109, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5252 0082 Lapis Thai provides various indoor and outdoor venues which can hold 200 people. Hours: 11am - late

浦东新区大拇指广场芳甸路199弄 19号3楼；卢湾区泰康路248弄 14号；徐汇区湖南路285号 ;静安区 南京西路1376号109室

Portuguese

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南京东路635号6楼7楼，近浙江中路

Still going strong in its great Xintiandi location. Hours: 11.30am - 2am

虹梅路3338弄，虹梅休闲街；浦东 红枫路259号，近碧云；淮海西路 570号第59幢C6

清迈府泰国料理: 康定路1019号(近 延平路)

We love Marzano’s diablo pizza, cooked in the signature open kitchen. www.pizzamarzano.cn

•UnitLuna 1, House 15, North Block,

Xintiandi, Lane 181 Taicang Lu. T: 6336 1717

Designed to sate the cravings of those foodies who it pains to settle on a single dish, tapas brings all the flavours of Spain to your table in one sitting. Hours: 10am-2am

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李奥纳多：华山路250号希尔顿酒店1楼

Open for dinner only. Hours: 6.3010.30pm

T: 6465 8345. 259 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu), Pudong. T: 3382 1686.

Red Town, C6, Building 59, 570 Huaihai Zhong Lu T: 6415 9567

Pizza Marzano – Pizza Express 380 Huangpi Nan Lu, Xintiandi South Block. T: 5383 3999.

1F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Xikang Lu). T: 6289 8733

Macau Portuguese Restaurant 6-7F, 635 Nanjing Dong Lu (near Zhejiang Zhong Lu).

T: 6351 7717

T: 6248 0000 x 1850

Las Tapas •House 33, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu.

You can never order too many pieces of their excellent shrimp toast.

Singaporean Crossroad •B5-B6, Shanghai City Centre, 100 Zunyi

Martin •811Restaurant Hengshan Lu (near Yuqing Lu).

T: 6431 6639

Martin Berasategui is known for inventive, modern Spanish cooking and this venture, in an historic villa within Xujiahui Park, reflects that. 衡山路811号 (近余庆路)

Tapas Spanish Bar •1928Siempre Gonghe Xin Lu. T: 2602 2222 x 6028 Hours: 3pm-12am

The Rooftop Shanghai Centre

Ma Boon Krong Thailand •Restaurant

Shop 417, Citic Square, 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5292 9238. Room L401, Hong Kong New World Tower,

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300 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6335 4337 Tom yum goong at Ma Boon Krong, anyone? Hours: 10am-10pm

玛满矿：南京西路1168号417商 铺；淮海中路300号香港新世界大 厦L401室

Simply Thai •Dongping: 5C Dongping Lu. Hours:

11am-11pm Xintiandi: 159 Madang Lu (near Xingye Lu). Hours: 11am-12am

Hongmei: 28 Lane 3338, Hongmei Lu Entertainment Street. Hours: 11am-11pm Jinqiao: A6 Jinqiao Pudong Green Sports & Leisure Centre, 600 Lantian Lu. Hours: 11am-11pm IFC: 4F, IFC Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao. Hours: 10am-10pm Hotline: 400 880 7729, Delivery: 6209 6209 The first choice for many discerning Thaifood-lovers in Shanghai. Delivery service now available. www.simplythai-sh.com

东平店: 东平路5号C座; 新天地店: 新 天地马当路159号 (马当路与兴业路路 口); 虹梅店: 虹梅路3338弄 虹梅休闲 街28号; 金桥店: 蓝天路600号 碧云体 育休闲中心A6; 国金店: 世纪大道8号 上海国金中心四层

5F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu (near Zhaojiabang Lu). T: 6447 9690

Hours Sun-Thu 8pm-2am,Fri-Sat 8pm-4am.

Tian Di •3F,Club Bund 6, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.

陆家嘴路15号 (陆家嘴公园内)；虹桥 路1号港汇广场5楼 (近肇家浜路)

•BundBar18,Rouge 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi

A decadent place to unwind while listening to the live band playing a mix of jazz and classic Chinese songs. Hours: 8pm-late

Hours: 10am-10pm

River •5F,Mekong Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu. T: 6426 8256

肇家浜路1111号5楼

Golden Bull •Central Plaza Shop: 3F, Central

皋兰路２号甲，复兴公园内

Lu. T: 6339 1199

Bund-side bar with world class terrace and great music. Not cheap, but still jampacked with classy folks on Friday and Saturday nights. Hours: 6pm - 12am.

Plaza, 381 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 6391 5589.

IFC Shop: L3-19, 8 Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 6190 8170

The CO2 Cigar Bar is where cigar connoisseurs and those who indulge occasionally gather to share their love of the finer things in life.

Crossroads Bar & •Restaurant

267 Huashan Lu (opposite the Hilton).

T: 6248 1588 Relaxed environment with food upstairs and friendly bar staff. Special events on Friday nights. Hours: 12pm-4am

Xi Lu).

T: 6217 9797

Bar •2F,The The Langham, Yangtze Boutique,

华山路267号，希尔顿酒店对面

An art deco inspired cocktail bar with intimate seating and an impressive list of classic cocktails, vintage wines, fine champagnes and whiskeys.

Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 1888 x 5232

Marlin Shanghai •689Blue Lantian Lu, Jinqiao Pudong

Don’t miss the aesthetics while enjoying the authentic Thai food in a tatami seat. Hours: 11am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-12.30am

Shanghai. 185 Fangdian Lu. T: 6886 7376. Thumb Plaza. Pudong, Shanghai T: 5030 9676. www.

大田路127-1号 (近北京西路)

bluemarlin.cn.

Thai House •Room 205, Lane 657, 12 Wuding

上海浦东金桥碧云国际社区蓝天路 689号 上海浦东芳甸路185号大拇指广场.

Lu. T: 5169 9217.

518 Jiashan Lu (near Zhaojiabang Lu). T: 5169 9217

Beaver •28 The Yueyang Lu (near Dongping Lu).

This Thai eatery has come to be known as one of the most authentic in town.

T: 6474 3216

闵行区华漕镇保乐路664号

Turkish

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衡山路4-7号; 兴业路156弄1号1层 (近马当路)

Vegetarian

•98 kush Yanping Lu, near Xinzha Lu. T: 5175 9822

Fresh take on veggie food. The menu leans decidedly Californian. 延平路98号(近新闸路)

de Provence •4F,L’Arbre Metro City, 1111 Zhaojiabang Lu (near Caoxi Bei Lu). T: 6426 7698

French-named, fusion-style, vegetarianemphasis restaurant in Xujiahui.

Hours: 10am-10pm

普罗旺斯的树：肇家浜路1111号美罗 城4楼，近漕溪北路

Age Veggie •5F,New Super Brand Mall, Lujiazui.

T: 5047 1880

Pudong’s answer to Puxi’s slew of nonmeat-eating options.

Hours: 11am-10pm 陆家嘴路正大广场5楼

•3F,Vegeatery 381 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6391 5589

Fantastic faux-meat dishes – plus they serve beer.

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Vietnamese Vietnamese •Add:BB18F-21 Super Brand Mail, 168

中山东一路外滩6号

•289D’Venue Weihai Lu (near Chengdu Bei Lu).

T: 6327 3733 Hours: 8.30pm - 3am 威海路289号 (近成都北路)

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Dada is a small bar that specialises in affordable drinks, art and film events and electronic indie music.

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Dublin Exchange 2F, HSBC Building, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong. T: 6841 2052

An Irish pub (who’d have guessed it?) for the lads and lasses who live east of the Huangpu River. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am11pm, Sat 5-11pm

Tianping Lu). T: 6282 0521

Popular, long-standing and mostly gay bar. Mon - Thu 8pm - 2am; Fri - Sun 8pm - 3am 淮海中路1877号 (近天平路)

•2F,el47Cóctel Yongfu Lu (near Fuxing Xi Lu).

T: 6433 6511

Glamour Bar •6F,The 5 on the Bund (near Guangdong

Bar •2F,Aquarium 6 Bund, Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu.

www.m-theglamourbar.com

Avenue •1F,The The Podium, InterContinental

Romantic three-story Moroccan themed lounge on a lake hidden in People’s Park.

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11am - 2am, Fri - Sat 11am - 3am. www. barbarossa.com.cn 芭芭露莎会所餐厅：南京西路231号 (人民公园内)

BRIX •South Bund 22

Table top taps turn this drinking hole into a chugging competition.

T: 5383 2328

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•162Nelly’s Maoming Nan Lu (near Fuxing

Bei Lu).

739 Dingxi Lu (near Yan'an Xi Lu).

Taikang Terrace, Room 202, 169 Jianguo Zhong Lu. T: 6280 5688

Zhong Lu). T: 6473 7838 Hours: 7pm-3am

茂名南路162号 (近复兴中路)

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Niche 2F, The Westin Shanghai, 88 Henan Zhong Lu. T: 6335 1888 x 7342

淮海西路280号 (近番禺路)

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Now a retro British pub, this villa used to house liquor factory workers. 酒坊：浦东雪野路1188号，近南 码头路上海世博洲际酒店一楼花园 及别墅区

A bar-cum-nightclub, perfect for evening soirees of cool cocktails and hot jazz.

Happy Hour: 5.30-9.30pm 河南中路88号威斯汀大饭店2楼

Manhattan •231Old Huashan Lu (across from Hilton Shanghai).T: 6248 2777 Hours: 5pm-5am 华山路231号

•1377Oscar’s Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Baoqing

Long Bar •Waldorf Astoria Club L Level, 2

Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6322 9988 For a taste of Old Shanghai, look no further than the Waldorf's Long Bar. Hours: 2pm - 1am

Lounge & Bar •2A Lux Gaolan Lu (near Sinan Lu).

Lu). T: 6431 6528

British social pub with relaxed environment (you'd be relaxed after an eight hour Sunday happy hour as well).

Hours: 11am-2am, Happy Hour Mon - Sat 4 - 8pm, Sun 12 - 8pm 奥斯卡：复兴路1377号(近宝庆路)

Papa’s Bierstube •House 22 - 24, Lane 3338 Hongmei

T: 5383 2328 / 5383 2208

Downstairs lounge and bar in the Park 97 complex.

Lu. T: 6465 8880

Go along for eins steine or two.

皋兰路2号甲 (近思南路)

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虹梅路3338号虹梅休闲街22-24号, 近延安西路

Large club featuring international DJs playing house and hip-hop. Hours: 9pm -late. www.museshanghai.com

19-20, North Block, Lane 181, Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6320 3935.

Riverside Promenade, Binjiang Dadao, Pudong. T: 6888 3935

M2 Club 4F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Huangpi Nan Lu).

T: 6288 6222

Paulaner Brauhaus •150 Fenyang Lu. T: 6474 5700.

Perfectly gluggable, restoring German grog. Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 11am-2am

Bar •237QHengshan Lu (near Gao’an Lu).

Cosmopolitan cocktails, flavoured mojitos and a tapas menu suitable for sharing.

Private hire available. Hours: Daily 5pmlate. www.glolondon.com

T: 6433 5710 Hours: 2pm - 2am

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衡山路237号 (近高安路)

茂名南路172号 (近永嘉路)

(near Jinxiu Lu). T: 5033 9113

M Factory 172 Maoming Nan Lu (near Yongjia Lu). T: 6415 1088

Bo Bo Jiu Lounge •LaneShile 599, 1 Fangdian Lu, Pudong

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A Western-style lounge and outdoor cigar bar. Hours: 9.30am-9.30pm

南阳路154号 (进西康路)

•6F,SUGAR 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Changle

Manhattan 154 Nanyang Lu (near Xikang Lu).

T: 6247 6656

十乐薄薄酒：浦东新区芳甸路599弄 1号(近锦绣路)

The Camel Sports Bar •1 Yueyang Lu (near Fenyang Lu)

南阳路145号 (近西康路)

Melting Pot •288The Taikang Lu (near Ruijin Er Lu).

陕西南路35号6楼 (近长乐路)

T: 6437 9446

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T: 6415 8180

泰康路288号 (近瑞金二路)

T: 6355 8999

CJW House 2, Lane 123 Xinye Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6385 6677 / 6385 2277

For quality jazz and an impressive wine list. www.cjwchina.com

Club G Plus •Room 428, Xingye Lu, Lane 123, Xintiandi Block 6. T: 5386 8088 新天地兴业路123弄428室

Lu). T: 6215 8777

T: 6258 1090 Hours: 10pm-late

www.thebundbrewery.com.cn

浦东世纪大道88号金茂君悦大酒 店87楼

at park 97 Bay •2A upstairs •15Halong Gaolan Lu (inside Fuxing Park).

Lujiazui Lu (inside Lujiazui Park).

Lu). T: 5465 4755

衡山路4号 (近乌鲁木齐南路)

Kaiba •479 Wuding Lu (near Shaanxi

•145Mela Nanyang Lu (near Xikang Lu).

Entertaining visitors in Shanghai? Take them here for a tipple. Hours: Sun-Fri 6pm-12.30am, Sat 10am-9.30pm

巨鹿路889号(11-12幢1-2层) (近 常熟路)

新天地太仓路181弄北里5号

Narcissus •4 Hengshan Lu (near Wulumuqi Nan

(near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu).

T: 6321 8447

Shiji Dadao, Pudong. T: 5049 1234 x 8787

Located in an old villa on Julu Lu and serving some of the best Vietnamese cuisine in Shanghai. www.fccshanghai.com

Often a refuge for tourists who tire of the Xintiandi circus, but it’s worthwhile for locals too. Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-12am, Fri & Sat 7am-late

Hours: 11am-1am. www.hofbraeu.com.cn

Bund Brewery •TheThe Custom House, 11 Hankou Lu

9 •87F,Cloud Grand Hyatt, Jin Mao Tower, 88

Changshu Lu). T: 6445 8082

181, Taicang Lu. T: 3307 0798

宝莱纳 ：汾阳路150号；太仓路 181弄北里；浦东滨江大道富都段滨 江风光亭

Lu). T: 6466 6565.

新天地兴业路123弄2座

VIETNAM @ F.C.C. •1-2F,CLUB Bldg 11-12, 889 Julu Lu (near

JW's酒廊：南京西路399号40楼

Hofbräuhaus Shanghai •309 Jinyan Lu (Pudong). T: 6163

glo London Lounge Bar: •1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu (near Dongping

Shanghai Puxi, 500 Hongfeng Lu. T: 5253 9999 x 6311

231 Nanjing Xi Lu (inside People's Park). T: 6318 0220

Xi Lu. T: 5359 4969 x 6864

3699. 39 Taojiang Lu. T: 6431 2668

中山东一路外滩6号2楼

Barbarossa Restaurant & •Lounge

Lounge •40F,JW’S JW Marriott Hotel, 399 Nanjing

外滩5号6楼

If we’ve seen a bigger fish tank in a bar, it was in a Bond film. Mon-Thurs, Sun 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am

Live Music every Monday to Saturday and Ladies' Night every Wednesday, from 8.30 - 10.30pm

铜仁路142号 (近延安西路)

Lu). T: 6329 3571

T: 6339 2779

Lujiazui Xi Lu, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. T: 6836 9711

T: 5877 1231.

Yes, that D&G. Cocktails and couture, darling. Hours: 5-10.30pm

789 南京路: 南京东路789号(6466楼)

南京西路325号上海美术馆5楼

汾阳路258号；嵩山庐77号1楼；黄 金城道848号

Yi Lu. T: 6339 0268

Room •92F,Music Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji

Shanghai’s longest running party venue.

KABB •House 5, North Block, Xintiandi, Lane

•1877Eddy’s Huaihai Zhong Lu (near

Upscale hotel bar featuring spectacular 360-degree views of the city. Hours: Mon-Thurs 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 3pm-1am

Hours: 5.30pm-2am

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Excellent decor, fine wines and – obviously – a wide range of quality cigars.

Hours: 5.30pm-12.30am

都柏林：浦东银城东路101号，汇 丰大厦2楼

789 Nanjing Dong Lu. T: 3318 9999

Vegetarian Life Style •258 Fenyang Lu. T: 6215 7566.

Highly commendable chain.

武定路550号近陕西北路,永福路47号 (近复兴西路),思南路47号33单元 3楼&天台(近复兴中路)

789 Nanjing Lu •64-66F, Le Royal Méridien Shanghai,

Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6327 2221

1F, 77 Songshan Lu. T: 6384 8000.

848 Huangjin Chengdao. T: 6275 1798

(near Shaanxi Bei Lu). T: 2661 9368.

Bounty Xuhui, 47 Yongfu Lu (near Fuxing Dong Lu). T: 137 6451 0616.

Bounty X @ Sinan Mansion, 3F & Terrace, 47 Sinan Lu. Unit 33, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. T: 189 1719 7641

虹梅路3338弄虹梅休闲街11栋 (近 延安西路)

艺素馆：淮海中路381号中环广场3楼

Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4560

Judy’s 142 Tongren Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu).

T: 6289 3715

Shanghai •GF,Drop 55 Yuanmingyuan Lu. T: 6329 1373

Hours: 5pm-2am

Lounge •5F,Backroom Shanghai Art Museum, 325

东湖路7号 (近淮海中路)

Bounty Rhumerie •Bounty Jing’an. 550 Wuding Lu

(near Yan'an Xi Lu). T: 6465 9833

恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店1楼

(同乐坊) 余姚路68号

DADA 酒吧，幸福路115号 (法华镇路 与平武路之间)

3D Art Bar •House 11, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu

The stylish lounge and bar houses a first class selection of fine wines and cocktails.

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东平路5号甲

Give the Blarney Stone a kiss and breathe in the Celtic aromas of mutton, onions and potato. Hours: 10am-1am

Hours: 11am-10pm

T: 6218 8166

Jenny’s Blue Bar 7 Donghu Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu).

T: 6415 7019 Hours: 1pm-2am

Still the same expansive city views, great music and an emphasis on champagne.

Hours: 5.30pm - 2am

Martini Bar •1F,D&G 6 on the Bund, 6 Zhongshan Dong

Relaxed lounge with an extensive martini menu, wine selection and an array of Japanese snacks. Hours: 9.30pm-1am. www.moonsha.net

Entertainment •68 Muse Yuyao Lu (Tong Le Fang).

爵士吧 和平饭店中国上海南京东路 20号 200002

•1F,Cuba Shanghai JC Mandarin, 1225 南京西路1225号1楼

Lounge •3F,Moonsha 5 on the Bund. T: 6323 1117

中山东一路外滩5号3楼

Liquor Factory InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu).

T: 3858 1188

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Minhang. T: 6221 2953

Jazz Bar •GF,The Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing

Koala Bar 280 Huaihai Xi Lu (near Panyu Lu).

T: 5258 8779

Blarney Stone Irish Pub 5A Dongping Lu. T: 6415 7496

Table •664Thai Baole Lu, Huacao Town,

肇家浜路807号2楼 (近高安路)

嘉善路253号 (近建国西路)

Dada Bar 115 Xingfu Lu (near Fahuazhen Lu).

T: 150 0018 2212

岳阳路28号，近东平路

泰国家: 武定路657弄12号205室, 近 西康路; 嘉善路518号(近建国西路和 肇嘉浜路)

The cycle of life: from monkey bars to Monkey Bar. Hours: 10pm-late

Jazz music and classic cocktails remain the star attractions. Enjoy the legendary Old Jazz Band as well as Theo Croker’s Sextet. Hours: 5pm-2am. www.fairmont.com

Yan’an Xi Lu. T: 6115 9988 x 8250

中环广场店: 淮海中路381号, 中环广 场3楼; 国金中心店: 浦东新区世纪大 道8号国金中心L3_19

Lu). T: 6438 9148

T: 5465 2680

Terracotta warriors overlook the proceedings from niches in the walls.

Hours: 11.30am-2am

Dong Lu. T: 6321 6888

Cigar Bar •TheCO2 Longemont Shanghai. 2F, 1116

Golden Bull has been in HK for 30 years and has now arrived in Shanghai, with an elegant environment and delicate dishes.

Thai Gallery •No.127-1 Datian Lu (near Beijing

Tasty original dishes like hummus, Turkish pizzas, plus well-priced, fresh kebabs.

Hours: 10am-2am. www.anadolu.com.cn

中山东一路6号3楼

中山东一路外滩18号7楼

740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0734

Anadolu Restaurant 4-7 Hengshan Lu. T: 5465 0977.

No 1, 156 Xingye Lu (near Madang Lu). T: 5306 7765

T: 6329 7333

of Blues & Jazz •60 House Fuzhou Lu. T: 6323 2779

Beautiful bar for beautiful people. Hours: Daily, 11.30am - 1am

Club Lounge •LaneT8181, 8 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi.

Comfortable sofas, a great selection of unique cocktails and an excellent wine list.

福州路60号(外滩)

Club •24F,M1NT 318 Fuzhou Lu. T: 6391 2811

SKY Bar, THE HOUSE OF •ROOSEVELT

福州路318号24楼

Passage •LaneTime 1038, 183 Huashan Lu (near

Lounge •24F,M1NT 318 Fuzhou Lu. T: 6391 2811

A perfectly comfortable and nicely unexceptional pub up an alley.

8F, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888

This rooftop bar features a great Bund view. www.rooseveltchina.com 中山东一路27号

Bar •4F,indigo 6 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near

太仓路181弄新天地广场北里8号

Hours: Wed - Sat 9pm-late. bookings@m1ntglobal.com

Fuxing Xi Lu). T: 6240 2588

Hours: Every day from 6pm - late. bookings@m1ntglobal.com

华山路1038弄183号 (近复兴西路)

•UnitTMSK 2, North Block, Lane 181, 11

福州路318号24楼

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Hours: 6pm-2am

Mini 98 333 Hengshan Lu (near Wuxing Lu).

T: 6433 2896 Hours: 2pm-4am

中山东一路6号4楼 (近福州路)

衡山路333号 (近吴兴路)

Bridge •253Jasmine Jiashan Lu (near Jianguo Xi Lu).

Bar •2F,Monkey 807 Zhaojiabang Lu (near Gao’an

Fuzhou Lu). T: 6321 5398

Taicang Lu, Xintiandi. T: 6326 2227

A coloured glass extravaganza of a bar bang in the middle of Xintiandi.

Hours: 1.30pm-1.30am 透明思考餐厅：太仓路181弄北里 11号楼2单元; 牡丹66：南京西路 1266号恒隆广场502

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at Park 97 •2A Upstairs Gaolan Lu, Fuxing Park (near

Sinan Lu).T: 5383 2328 Hours Sun-Thu 8pm-2am, Fri-Sat 8pm-4am

上海商城店：南京西路1376号上海 商城111A; 正大广场店: 浦东陆家嘴 168号GF28

East Meets West Fine Wines •Room 202, Man Po International

皋兰路2号甲 (复兴公园内)

Vista •Lobby level, InterContinental

Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1188 Live entertainment, DJ, a cigar lounge, cheese room and rum and wine tasting room add up to a great evening out.

Closed Sunday and Monday.

东雪野路1188号 (近南码头路) 上海 世博洲际酒店一楼

Bar •32F,VUE West Tower, Hyatt on the Bund,

199 Huangpu Lu (near Wuchang Lu).

T: 6393 1234 x 6348 Revel in the view from this rooftop bar while sipping cocktails. Hours: Sun - Thu 5pm - 1am; Fri & Sat 5pm - 2am

Business Centre, 660 Xinhua Lu (near Dingxi Lu). T: 6282 4966 www.emw-wines.com

新华路660号万宝国际商务中心202室

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EnoteCa Wine Lounge and Boutique 53-57 Anfu Lu (near Changshu Lu).

T: 5404 0050. 58 Taicang Lu (near Ji'nan Lu). T: 5306 3400 安福路53-57号(近常熟路); 太仓路 58号(近济南路)

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Jointek Fine Wines 409 Weihai Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

T: 6340 0955 Representative office and retail store. www.jointekfinewines.com

非常时髦酒吧: 黄浦路199号上海外滩 茂悦大酒店西楼三十二楼

骏德酒业：威海路409号 (近石门 一路)

Underground •698Windows Nanjing Xi Lu (near Wujiang Lu).

Reserve •383Napa Weihai Lu. T: 6340 0418

Cheap drinks, heavy bass and lot's of space for wacky dance moves. www.windowsbar.com

Bar & Grill •3F,Wine Shanghai JC Mandarin, 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Xikang Lu).

T: 6279 1888 x 5306

Elegant lounge and wine and tapas bars, plus restaurant. Hours: 11.30am-2pm, 6.30-10pm 南京西路1225号3楼

Red •393Wine Dagu Lu (near Shimen Yi Lu).

Retailer specialising in wines from Napa Valley and Sonoma. Free wine tastings every Friday. www.napareservewines.com 威海路383号

Summergate •T: 6329 4433 x 109

Free door-to-door delivery from a climatecontrolled warehouse within 24 hours of order, from Monday to Friday. cellar.door@summergate.com

Roosevelt Wine Cellar, THE •HOUSE OF ROOSEVELT

T: 6327 1800

2F, 27 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 2322 0888

和韵：大沽路393号

中山东一路27号

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Torres Wine Trading Co. •Room 301, Bldg 4, 990 Changping

Live bands, “special beers” and cocktails.

Hours: 1pm - 2am

Wunder Bar 300 Liaoyuan Xi Lu (near Dalian Lu).

T: 3377 3373 Hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-late, Sat-Sun 12pm-late 辽源西路300号 (近大连路)

46 •46F,X 889 Yanggao Nan Lu, Pudong.

T: 5050 4888

46 floors up in Pudong’s Sofitel. Hours: Sun-Thu 6pm - 2am, Fri - Sat 6pm - 4am 浦东杨高南路889号46楼

•28F,YU99Bar Jiangbin Road, Luwan

District, Shanghai Marriott Hotel Luwan. T: 5318 8888

Be impressed by the inspiring landscape of Lupu Bridge crossing over the Huangpu River. Dance to the rhythm of the river while enjoying the fine wines with a spectacular view of new post Expo Shanghai. 上海市卢湾区江滨路99号28楼（打浦 路底）上海绿地万豪酒店

(Yin Yang) •125YYs Nanchang Lu (near Maoming Nan Lu). T: 6466 4098

Small bar crammed with artsy types until the wee hours.

Lu. T: 6267 7979 x 807 www.torreschina.com

Discoveries •TheWine Cool Docks, Room 101-111, No.

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Wine-Link House 18, Lane 228 Anfu Lu (near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu). T: 5403 6548 / 5403 0594 www.wine-link.com

安福路228弄18号(近乌鲁木齐路)

•UnitYangjiu 5A, 1375 Huaihai Zhong Lu (near Fuxing Zhong Lu). T: 6431 6275

A website that distributes imported wines, Champagne, spirits, food and wine accessories. They can deliver to your door in 24 hours. www.yangjiu.com

Dental Art Dentistry •Room 801, Oriental Centre, 21

Wujiang Lu (near Nanjing Xi Lu).

T: 5211 0521 artdentistry@126.com 吴江路21号801室

BYER DENTAL •Gubei Clinic: 4F, St Michael Hospital,

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ASC Fine Wines 17F & 18F, BM InterContinental Business Centre, 100 Yutong Lu. T: 6056 1999 www.asc-wines.com

裕通路100号洲际商务中心17-18楼

Wine Residence by ASC •57 The Jiangyin Lu. T: 6318 0857 ASC藏酒轩：江阴路57号

Cellar •2F,Aussino 1-3 Weihai Lu. T: 5118 1299

Over 800 wines from 200 wineries. Wine club membership, exclusive discounts, tastings and events. Hours: 10am-12am. www.aussino.net

388 Hongbaoshi Lu (near Gubei Lu). T: 5212 3795 / 138 1671 2008. Cloud Nine Clinic: 5F, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 133 8622 2169 (24 hours). Pudong Clinic: Room 201-204, 1275 Yingchun Lu. T: 133 8622 2169 (24 hours) One of Shanghai's largest dental groups, Byer imports its digital detection and treatment systems as well as its dentists.

Dr. Harriet Jin's Dental Surgery •Room 1904, Hui Yin Plaza, 2088 Huashan Lu (near Hongqiao Lu).

T: 6448 0882 华山路2088号汇银广场1904室

www.auxmillesimes.com

新天地店: 新天地北里马当路119号;

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Dental Care •3040Hygeia Yan’an Xi Lu (3721 Hongmei Lu,

3388 Sichen Lu, Sijing Town, Songjiang. T: 3761 8888

A fitness facility that embraces a holistic approach to physical and spiritual wellbeing. Hours: 6am-10pm SofitTM健身中心: 上海黄河佘山索 菲特大酒店，松江区泗泾镇泗陈公 路3388弄

Hongqiao Pearl City).

T: 6406 1866 / 137 6127 5978

SPIN SHANGHAI •A401, 525 Fahuazhen Lu A401, near

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www.spinshanghai.com SpinShanghai is a pay-as-you-go spinning studio in the FFC. A revolutionary way to strip fat faster than any other gym-based method in a bright airy space and thumpin' tunes. From RMB100 per spin. Personal training also from RMB100.

延安西路3040号; 虹梅路3721号

Orthodontics Asia 3F, Ciro’s Plaza, 388 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6473 7733 南京西路388号仙乐斯广场1楼

Dental •7F,ProShine JH Plaza, 2008 Huqingping Lu. T: 5988 5898

www.proshine-dental.com

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The Shanghai international aesthetic clinic Suite 208, 1275 Yingchun Lu, Pudong District. T: 3868 5118 / 139 1890 7562

Xianghuaqiao Lu. T: 139 1804 4705

法华镇路（近定西路）525号，A401室

Health Services

• AEA

T: 6295 0099

Dental Clinic •7F,Care Room 9, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu. T: 5047 1790 www.care2004.com

陆家嘴168号正大广场7楼09室

Cidi Dental Clinic •Room 706-708, 495 Jiangning Lu. T: 5115 4575

江宁路495号706-708室

Dr. Zhou’s Dental Clinic •Room 3001B, Jianhui Mansion, 922 Hengshan Lu (next to the Pacific Department Store, Xujiahui).

T: 6447 0390 衡山路922号3001B

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虹桥路2258号；浦东金桥红枫路 51号；虹许路788号名都城30号底层

1678 Dongfang Lu. T: 5873 2020 东方路1678号

Shanghai Gleneagles •International Medical, Dental & Surgical Centre 4F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu, Tomorrow Square (same building as the JW Marriott Hotel). T: 6375 5588

Internationally-trained medical staff and state-of-the-art facilities. Dentistry, family medicine, general surgery, gynaecology and more. Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm. www.gleneagles.com.cn

International Hospital •525Shanghai Hongfeng Lu. T: 3871 9999 x 1222 www.hhp.org.cn

上海国际医院：上海市浦东新区红枫 路525号

Landseed Hospital •7F,Shanghai 937 Yan'an Xi Lu Internationally trained medical team provides family medicine, gynaecology, general surgery, pediatrics, and more. www.landseedhospital.com.cn

www.tiac.com.cn

延安西路937号7楼

上海浦东新区迎春路1275号208室

Dental 思迈登齿科： •4F,Smile 215 Hefei Lu.

Ob/Gyn Service •14F,American-Sino Complex Building, Huashan

(hospital) / 2216 3922 or 2216 3936 (appointments) / 2216 3999 (24 hour emergency hotline)

Hours: 10am – 7pm. T: (400) 882 0506 www.smiledent.cn

Hospital, 12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6249 3246

Hours: 8am-8pm. www.americanobgyn. com, www.huashanobgyn.com.cn

乌鲁木齐路12号华山医院综合楼14楼

Shanghai United Family •Hospital - Dental Clinic

8 Quankou Lu (near Linquan Lu).

T: 2216 3909 Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm www.ufh.com.cn

Shanghai Clinic •LaneBioscor 89, 5 Xingguo Lu (near Hunan Lu). T: 6431 8899

International clinic with Australian, American and Chinese doctors specialising in plastic/ cosmetic surgery, medical skin treatment, natural hair regrowth and cosmetic dentistry. www.bioscor.com.cn 兴国路89弄5号 (近湖南路)

Shanghai United Family Hospital •1139 Xianxia Lu. T: 2216 3900

A purpose built, full service, internationally accredited hospital that offers a full 24/7 emergency room. Hours: Mon-Sat, 8.30am-5.30pm. www.ufh.com.cn

Canadian born, health and wellness inspired. Made for active and mindful living. Also available online. info@aumnie. com, www.aumnie.com 新乐路60号3楼

Body & Soul Yoga •Building 12, 470 Shaanxi Bei Lu.

No 401, Oneluijiazui Building, 68 Yincheng Lu, Lujiazui. T: 3218 0009

One of the best international yoga centres in Shanghai. www.bnsyoga.com 溢修瑜珈: 陕西北路470弄12号, 浦东 银城中路68号4楼，陆家嘴环路路口

Centre •6F,Fitness Hotel Main Tower, InterContinental Hotel Shanghai, 500 Hengfeng Lu. T: 5253 9999 x 6268

A well-equipped fitness centre featuring personalised training programs, plus a sauna, steam room and yoga room.

恒丰路500号,上海浦西洲际酒店6楼

Global Nutra-Express •Room 606, 261 Yunnan Nan Lu.

T: 138 1848 8508 / 139 1826 5447 Hours: 10am-5pm. www.globalnutra-express.cn

Club •LevelHealth 4, InterContinental Shanghai

Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu, Pudong (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1188

健身中心：浦东雪野路1188号 (近南 码头路) 上海世博洲际酒店四楼

KERRY SPORTS •Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai, 4F, 1388 Huamu Lu. T: 6169 8856

Wellness •2F,One Block C, 98 Yanping Lu (near Xinzha Lu). T: 6267 1550

China’s first carbon neutral gym offers an exclusive club environment and the latest innovations in fitness from Technogym. www.onewellness.com.cn 延平路98号C幢2楼

Pure Tai Chi •Jing’an Centre: 402, Building 12, 470 Shaanxi Bei Lu

静安馆：静安陕西北路470弄12号402

Raja Yoga •Xujiahui Club: 3F, 88 Xingeng Lu. T:

6427 4318. Caobao Lu Club: 7F, 93

www.bisschina.com

沪南路2979号600; 闵行区金光路 111号

Concordia INTERNATIONAL •SCHOOL SHANGHAI

999 Mingyue Lu (near Yunshan Lu), Jinqiao. T: 5899 0380 www.ciss.com.cn

浦东金桥明月路999号

children's technology •workshop

Hongqiao: Unit 504, 3211 Hongmei Lu (above City Shop). T: 6446 6766.

Pudong: Unit 46-47B Thumb Plaza, 199 Fangdian Lu. T: 5033 3053 www.ctworkshop.com.cn dora@ctworkshop.com.cn

Dulwich College Shanghai (DCS) •DCS Main Campus: 266 Lan'an

Road, Jinqiao, Pudong.

DUCKS Campus: 425 Lan'an Road, Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 5899 9910 www.dulwich-shanghai.cn

上海德威英国国际学校:主校区：上海 浦东金桥蓝桉路266号 幼儿园：上海浦东金桥蓝桉路425号

www.ufh.com.cn

United Family Minhang Clinic Shanghai Racquet Club, Ground Floor Clubhouse. Lane 555 Jinfeng Lu, Hua Cao Town, Minhang District.

T: 2201 0995

Fitness & Yoga

Bei Lu, T: 5404 3135, Hotline: 4008 111 683

Pudong: 600 Cambridge Forest New Town, 2729 Hunan Lu. T: 5812 7455.

Puxi: 111 Jinguang Lu, Huacao Town, Minhang District. T: 5226 3211

Huashan Pudong Hospital International Division Managed

by United Family Healthcare Ground floor, Area A & B, 525 Hongfeng Lu, Pudong. Appointments: 5030 9907

A comprehensive clinic that offers family medicine and counselling services for the whole family. Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. www.ufh.com.cn, srcclinic@ufh.com.cn

AUMNIE, YOGA WEAR •Shop: 60 Xinle Lu, 3F, near Xiangyang

The British International •School

南京西路389号明天广场4楼

International 24 hour Alarm Centre for medical emergencies that require evacuation. First aid kits and training available.

Thai boxing studio run by tough-guy Tomer Oz. www.ozbodyfit.com

剑河路2000号; 常德路218号

French gourmet food and bottles of bubbles and table wines.

上海全康医疗中心: 南京西路1515号 上海嘉里中心301室

T: 6288 5278 / 135 6424 0374

218 Changde Lu. T: 6279 3551

Xintiandi Plaza. T: 6336 5823.

Unit 111A, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8298.

Unit GF28, 168 Lujiazui Xi Lu, Pudong. T: 5041 1695

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm; Sat-Sun: 9am5pm. www.ghcchina.com

Body Fit •717OZHuai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu).

Brachetto d’Acqui •2000 Jianhe Lu. T: 6262 1377.

Cheese & Fizz •119 Madang Lu, North Block,

scmcmed@online.sh.cn

Room 301, Kerry Center, 1515 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 5298 6339

Classes for kickboxing, yoga and more. www.mewellness.com

Lu). T: 5213 7883

为生活喝一杯.

SoFit •Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Huanghe,

WellNess •668MeHuai'an Lu (near Xi Suzhou Lu).

Millesimes •415Aux Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi

Australian wine specialist with the city's only free tasting section. www.cdwines.com.cn

Health Care Medical •andGlobal Dental Centre

A massive 24-hour gym with amenities galore and something for the entire family.

黄浦区威海路1-3号

Cellar Door Wines •1-103A, 508 Jiashan Lu. T: 5466 6936

Shanghai Children’s Medical •Centre

黄浦区中山南路505号老码头，13号 楼101室

HEALTH

Get your drink and your groove on at this hotel bar.

The first international member of IHRSA in China, Raja has more than seven clubs in Shanghai.

Wine Discoveries offers a great selection of South African, German, Australian and French wines. Free delivery for one case or six bottles. www.safinewines.co.za, info@safinewines.co.za.

Zeal •South Bund 22

Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel, 1018 Changning Lu. T: 6115 8818

仙霞路1139号

13, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu. T: 6152 6680

淮海中路1375号5A座 (近复兴路)

Bar •25F,Zpark Zpark Bar, Renaissance

Caobao Lu. T: 6484 9557. Wanda Club: 3F, 189 Zhengtong Lu. T: 3511 1093

House of Roosevelt has one of the largest wine cellars in Asia. www.rooseveltchina.com

南昌路125号 (近茂名南路)

Turns out there is room for another Bund Bar with Lujiazui views.

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General and Cosmetic Dental Centre of Shanghai United Family Hospital and Clinics 1139 Xianxia Lu. T: 5133 1909

easyMandarin •Xinzha Lu Campus (main campus):

Suite 604, 1851 Xinzha Lu (near Jiaozhou Lu). T: 6253 2235 / 5213 1815. www.easymandarin.cn 新闸路1851号604室 (近胶州路)

THE ESSENTIAL LEARNING GROUP •Room 101, Lane 980, 3 Shilong Lu

Body & Soul – Medical Clinics •Huangpu Clinic: Suite 5, 14F, Anji

Plaza, 1 Jianguo Xin Lu (760 Xizang Nan Lu). T: 5101 9262. Minhang Clinic: 211 Chengjiaqiao Lu (near Hongmei Lu). T: 6461 6550

German-managed clinic for integrative medicine, treating acute and chronic diseases in internal medicine, gynaecology, acupuncture, etc. English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese consulting. 黄浦门诊: 建国新路1号14楼5室 (近 西藏南路); 闵行门诊: 中谊路880号 (近七莘路)

Canadian Evergreen Family •Health Centre 1286 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6270 6265 www.greenmedicalcenter-sh.com 虹桥路1286号

Asia •21F,Healthline HSBC Tower, 101 Yincheng Dong Lu, Pudong. T: 6215 3513

European and US style insurance plans. www.healthlineasia.com 银城东路101号汇丰大厦21楼

Huashan Worldwide Medical •Centre

12 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu. T: 5288 7250. Out-patient clinic: 8F, Building 1. Night Emergency: 15F, Building 6. T: 6248 3986 / 6248 9999 Hours: 8am-10pm (out-patient clinic), 10pm-8am (night emergency)

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International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital of the China Welfare Institute 910 Hengshan Lu (near Tianping Lu).

T: 6447 0399 / 6407 9476 www.pmehk.com

衡山路910号 (近天平路)

Vision Eye Clinic •12F,New New Outpatient Building, Ruijin Hospital, 197 Ruijin Er Lu (near Shaoxing Lu). T: 6437 7445

Comprehensive eye care clinic. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. www.rjeye.com

瑞金二路197号瑞金医院新门诊12楼

Parkway Health Medical •CENTRES

Parkway Corporate Office, 7F, 108 Zhaojiabang Lu. Gleneagles Medical and Surgical Centre, 4F, 389 Nanjing Xi Lu. Shanghai Centre Medical and Dental Centres, 203-4 West Retail Plaza, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. Specialty and Inpatient Centre, 2/3F, 170 Danshui Lu. Hongqiao Medical Centre, 2258 Hongqiao Lu. Jinqiao Medical and Dental Centre, 51 Hongfeng Lu. Mandarine City Medical Centre, Mandarine City, Suite 30, 788 Hongxu Lu. 24-hour appointment service. T: 6445 5999 百汇（上海）医院管理有限公司： 肇嘉浜路108号7楼；南京西路389号 明天广场裙房4楼；南京西路1376号 203-204室；淡水路170号2-3楼；

(near Lao Humin Lu). T: 5206 6273

Sino United Health •Shanghai Centre (Portman) Clinic:

Suite 601, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6279 8920. Jinqiao Clinic: Lane 300, 16 Hongfeng Lu (near Biyun Lu), Jinqiao, Pudong. T: 5030 7810. Gubei Clinic: 491 Yili Nan Lu, Gubei. T: 6124 9979 Specialists from around the world in the fields of orthopedics, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and neurology. www.sinounitedhealth.com 上海城门诊部：南京西路1376号上海 商城西峰601室; 金桥门诊部：浦东金 桥红枫路300弄16号(近碧云路); 古北 门诊部：伊犁南路491号(近黄金城道)

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WHS Shanghai Centre: 1F, 106D, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (across from HSBC Bank). T: 6289 8511. Kerry Parkside, 1378 Huamu Lu, B130B (across from Watsons). T: (400) 611 0212

They assist in identifying and treating academic, communication or social problems using evidence-based systems. www.essentiallearninggroup.com 徐汇区石龙路980弄3号101室(近老 沪闵路)

International School •384Fudan Guoquan Lu. T: 6511 1292 / 6433 1258

www.fis.net.cn

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I Mandarin Shanghai Centre: Suite 721, Shanghai Centre. T: 3222 1028.

Xintiandi: Suite 1906, Hong Kong Plaza South Tower. T: 3308 0508.

Hongqiao: Suite C207, Shang-Mi Ra Commercial Centre. T: 3223 1046.

Xujiahui: Suite 2008, Grand Gateway Tower. T: 5451 0234.

Dongfang Lu: Suite 11D1, Purple Mountain Hotel. T: 6867 1330 www.imandarin.net

上海商城721室; 香港广场南座 1906室；C207港汇广场2008室; 紫 金山酒店11D1室

One-stop-shop health store chain providing professional guidance on imported health & wellness products from around the world.

International Division of •Shanghai International Studies

EDUCATION

www.sfls.cn

Schools Active Kidz shanghai •Room 601, 3211 Hongmei Lu (near

Chen Jiaqiaozhi Lu). T: 6406 6757.

Pudong: Ramada Plaza, 18 Xinqiao Lu (near Biyun Lu). T: 3872 6770 (Wed-Fri) Community-run, non profit organisation that provides quality athletic programs for expatriate children. www.activekidz.org

AKS是一个对外籍儿童提供优质体育 活动的非营利性的社会组织。活动包括 足球，棒球，篮球，体操，芭蕾，网球 等。浦西：虹梅路3211号601 室（陈家 桥支路) ；浦东：新金桥路18号华美达大 酒店1楼，T: 3872 6770 (周三至周五）

University 295 Zhongshan Bei Yi Lu (near Guangzhong Lu). T: 6516 0844

上海外国语大学附属外国语学校：中 山北一路295号，近广中路

American School •AlleyLivingston 177, 29 Tianshan Lu (near Xiehe Lu). T: 6291 2509 www. laschina.org

天山路177弄29号

Mandarin Family – The •Language Centre of Chinese

Jinqiao Campus: Room 302, Lane 199, 40 Biyun Lu (near Biyun Carrefour). T: 5030 9916 www.mandarinfamily.com

金桥校区：碧云路199弄40号302室

Mandarin House •Plaza 66 Centre. T: 6288 2308.

Xintiandi Centre. T: 6390 6979.

Pudong, Lujiazui. T: 5054 0033

www.mandarinhouse.cn

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Miracle Mandarin Xuhui Campus: 1195 Fuxing Zhong Lu (Shaanxi Nan Lu Metro Exit 1).

T: 6474 9716. Jing’an Campus: Lane 90, 50 Qinghai Lu (Nanjing Xi Lu Metro Exit 2). T: 6218 3629. www.miraclemandarin.com. course@miraclemandarin.com.

School •2F,Brain 126 Ronghua Dong Dao.

T: 6295 0461www.brainschool.com.cn 荣华东道126号2楼

复兴中路1195号(陕西南路路口); 青海路90弄50号(近南京西路);

Children Academy •56 Montessori Lingshan Lu, Jinqiao, Pudong.

T: 5075 5472

浦东金桥灵山路56号2000弄

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New Concept Mandarin •T: 5228 2950

Shanghai MeiMei Montessori •Kindergarten

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www.s-m-k.com.cn.

www.newconceptmandarin.com

Rainbow Bridge International School 2381 Hongqiao Lu (inside Shanghai Zoo). T: 6268 9773 / 6268 3121

Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary grades one to six. www.rbischina.org

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Shanghai American School Minhang Campus: 258 Jinfeng Lu, Zhudi Town. T: 6221 1445.

Pudong Campus: 1600 Lingbai Gong Lu www.saschina.org 闵行校区: 金丰路258号; 浦东校区: 凌白公路1600号

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Shanghai Community International School Hongqiao ECE Campus: 2212 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai.T: 6261 4338.

Hongqiao Campus: 1161 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6261 4338. Pudong Lower School: 800 Xiuyan Lu. T: 5812 9888. Pudong Upper School: 198 Hengqiao Lu. T: 5812 9888. Hangzhou Campus: 78 Dongxin Lu, Hangzhou. T: (571) 8669 0045 www.scischina.org

虹桥ECE校区：虹桥路2212号 ;虹 桥总校：虹桥路1161号 ;浦东小学 部：秀沿路800号 ;浦东初高中部：横 桥路198号;杭州校区：东新路78号

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Shanghai Melody Mandarin Training Centre T: 6228 0588 / 6228 0586 Shanghai Singapore •International School

Minhang Campus: 301 Zhujian Lu. T: 6221 9288. Xuhui Campus: 1455 Huajing Lu. T: 6496 5550 www.ssis.cn

闵行校区: 极地路288号; 闵行校 区: 朱建路301号; 徐汇校区: 华泾路 1455号

Shanghai United •International School

Hongqiao Campus: 999 Hongquan Lu, Minhang. T: 3431 0090. Gubei Secondary Campus: 248 Hongsong Dong Lu, Minhang. T: 5175 3030.

Pudong Campus: 48 Xueye Lu, Pudong.

T: 5886 9990. Shangyin Campus, 185 Longming Lu, Minhang. T: 5417 8143. Jiao Ke Secondary Campus: 55 Wanyuan Lu, Minhang. T: 6480 9986 www.suis.com.cn

上海协和双语学校 虹桥校区：虹泉路 999号，近金汇路。古北中学校区：红 松东路248号。浦东校区：浦东新区雪 野路48号。尚音校区：龙茗路185号。 教科实中校区：万源路55号。

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Yew Chung International School Gubei Campus: 18 Ronghua Xi Lu. T: 6219 5910. Hongqiao Campus: 11 Shuicheng Lu. T: 6242 3243.

Pudong Campus, Regency Park: 1817 Huamu Lu. T: 5033 1900.

Pudong Campus, Century Park: 1433 Dongxiu Lu. T: 5045 6475

1129 Zhuguang Lu. T: 3319 9422

上海美美双语幼儿园: 徐泾镇诸光路 1117弄20弄

• SHANGHaI MONTESSORI

KINDERGARTEN Qingpu Campus 1230 Zhuguang Lu. T: 5988 6688 诸光路1230号

• Shanghai montessori

kindergarten Xuhui Campus 21 Donghu Lu. T: 5403 7699

• SHANGAHI XIANGYANG

BILINGUAL Kindergarten 1481 Huqingping Lu (near Zhuguang Lu). T: 5988 6116 www.xiangyang.sh.ejt.cn 沪青平公路1481号

Sunflower International •Kindergarten 418 Yunjian Lu. T: 5030 3681 www.sunmonte.com 云间路418号

TINY TOTS PRE-SCHOOL AND •KINDERGARTEN

50 Gumei Lu (near Lianhua Lu).

T: 6480 8933. 43 Fuxing Xi Lu (near Yongfu Lu). T: 6431 3788

experienced, well-trained therapists with complimentary sandwiches. They also offer a therapist's training course, if you’d like to learn how to massage your family members. www.blretreat.com 清云居: 浦东陆家嘴银城中路68 号时 代金融中心403

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Banyan Tree Spa 3F, The Westin Shanghai (Westin Residences), 88 Henan Zhong Lu (near Yan’an Dong Lu). T: 6335 1888 Highly regarded spa in the Westin, for massages and spa treatments. 威斯汀酒店3楼

Beauty Farm •Shop 210, Central Plaza, 381

Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 6391 6789.

Shop 332, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 4646

Professional aromatherapy by certified practitioners. Expert skincare and beauty treatment by certified practitioners. 淮海中路381号210店铺；南京西路 1266号恒隆广场332店铺

Art Kindergarten •75 Xuhui Wuxing Lu (near Hengshan Lu).

Bronze Bodies •209A, Infinity Plaza, 138 Huaihai

HAIR SALON SPA •15AMANI Wujiang Lu (next to the

Shanghai TV Station). T: 5213 5823.

1071 Meihua Lu, Pudong (near the International Expo Centre). T: 6093 6068.

1078 Pudong Nan Lu. T: 2023 5935 南京西路店：吴江路15号 (近上海电 视台)；浦东店：梅花路1071号 (近国 际博览中心)；浦东南路1078号

Specialising in Western colouring and Japanese hair straightening techniques.

Zhong Lu. T: 6335 3091.

Suite 1FB, Silver Tower, Jiu An Plaza, 258 Tongren Lu. T: 6247 7377 上海市卢湾区淮海中路138号无限度 广场209A；铜仁路258号1楼B室

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Bioscor Shanghai Clinic Lane 89, 5 Xingguo Lu (near Hunan Lu). T: 6431 8899

International clinic with Australian, American and Chinese doctors specialising in plastic/ cosmetic surgery, medical skin treatment, natural hair regrowth and cosmetic dentistry. www.bioscor.com.cn

馨园水疗: 陕西北路457号(近北京西路)

Hours: 11am-9pm. www.browhaus.cn 新乐路158号

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BAMBOO 7 3F-C1, 37 Shuicheng Nan Lu. T: 6209 8400. Huaguang Shop: 3308 Hongmei Lu. T: 5422 1271. Biyun Shop: 1198 Biyun Lu. T: 5030 8406.

Jiuzhou Shop: 3F, 3219 Hongmei Lu. T: 5175 9168. Meihua Shop: 985 Meihua Lu. T: 5059 9059.

Luocheng Shop: 12 Shuicheng Lu. T: 6295 0300. Pucheng Shop: 708 Pucheng Lu. T: 5877 1788.

Xintiandi Shop: 586 Madang Lu. T: 3331 7117. Yingchun Shop: 1130 Yingchun Lu. T: 6856 7122.

Huangjinchengdao Shop: Room 201, 735 Huangjinchengdao Lu. T: 6208 9200. Dapu Shop: 550 Xujiahui Lu. T: 5465 9959. Dagu Shop: 508 Dagu Lu. T: 3366 2778

Creativity Kindergarten •T: 6482 0881

Massage •29Butterfly Wuxing Lu. T: 6466 5882.

Tanning •B1,Eurosun 376 Wukang Lu (near Hunan Lu). T:

Hours: Noon-2am

tan, Eurosun boasts state-of-the-art tanning beds. Hours: 9.30am - 9pm

Massage •LaneChang 177, 183 Fumin Lu (near Julu Lu). T: 5403 6919 Hours:11am-2am

Chengcheng Massage •51 Fumin Lu (near Yan’an Zhong Lu).

Diva Life Nails & Beauty •Tower 3, German Centre, 88

吴兴路75号

Bamboo Leaf •No. 403 Oneluijiazui Building, 68

Yincheng Zhong Lu, Lujiazui. T: 5010 6656 Massages, waxing and manicures by

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MEDIA SALES

Club Mayson Shanghai •House 2, 3911 Hongmei Lu.

colourist master, Jun Laung, COLORISTE is a stylish and chic choice for hair colour, styling and care. www.coloriste.net

Play group and Edu Drama programs for children from six months to eight years in English and Mandarin. Preschool, nursery and kindergarten classes also available. www.juliagabriel.com

虹梅路3182号；虹桥路1号港汇广场 4楼466铺；陕西南路35号，1楼4号商 铺（长乐路）

Facilities include infinity baths, steam showers, body spray, wet and dry saunas.

T: 5404 7861 Founded by Asia’s hair

75 Wuxing Lu. T: 6437 3773

Global leading hair salon features highly trained stylists and colourists. Hours: 10am - 10pm

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COLORISTE •2F, Diage Complex, 20 Donghu Lu.

JULIA GABRIEL CENTRE FOR •LEARNING

No 466, 4F, Grand Gateway, 1 Hongqiao Lu. T: 6407 3172. GF, 35 Shaanxi Nan Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 6267 5171

Chuan Spa 3F, The Langham, Yangtze Boutique.

740 Hankou Lu. T: 6080 0722

Hours: 10am-10pm. www.cmmbeauty.com

浦东东方路1361号

Franck Provost •3182 Hongmei Lu. T: 6446 6928.

富民路51号

T: 5466 0505

www.fkis.com.cn.

武康路376号(近湖南路)

Uses fragrant oils combined with traditional Chinese massage. House calls available. Hours: 11am-2am

Spa •598CMM Hengshan Lu (near Wanping Lu).

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6126 7628 Dedicated to delivering a smart

T: 6289 3210

虹梅路3911号2室

Fortune Kindergarten 1361 Dongfang Lu. T: 5458 0508

宛平南路592号 (近零陵路)

A trendy salon set in the midst of the form er French Concession offering a high level of professional standards.

T: 6262 8077

Comprehensive and total care for children.

Children from all over Shanghai are welcome. www.creativity0891.com

592 Wanping Nan Lu (near Lingling Lu). T: 6469 0445

Essensuals 杭州大厦一店；杭州大厦 二店；昆明店；宁波店;福建店。

T: 5403 0011

Wukang Lu). T: 6433 9929

Little Eton Bilingual •Kindergarten

www.essensuals.co.uk

The Brow Salon •158BrowhOus, Xinle Lu (near Xiangyang Lu).

Charme Hair Sculpture •Room 106, 308 Anfu Road (near

Kindergartens

I. T: (571) 8678 6560. Essensuals Hangzhou Shopping Centre II. T: (571) 8510 2126. Essensuals Kunming.

T: (871) 363 3950. Essensuals Ningbo.

T: (574) 8389 9868. Essensuals Fujian. T: (595) 8391 9999 / 8366 6789

Adopting from ancient Cambodian wellness philosophies, APSARA SPA brings you a heavenly experience that rejuvenates your body and mind with spa rituals & facial care. Services include signature Royal spa rituals, relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials, pampering body therapies (body scrub, wrap and Jacuzzi), nail spa, waxing and pre-natal treatment.

吴兴路29号

青浦区联民路555号

Essensuals Salons •Essensuals Hangzhou Shopping Centre

兴国路89弄5号 (近湖南路)

Lane 88, Huichuan Lu (near Changning Lu). T: 5273 5525

A future-orientated school with a diverse and compassionate community. Its goal is for its students to enter the world as wellbalanced, global citizens. www.wiss.cn

东湖路20号；虹梅路3911号5号别 墅；新乐路206号；浦东金桥红枫 路386号；新乐路218号;浦东花木路 1378号；保乐路646号；安福路322号 202室;胶州路193号

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古北校区: 荣华西道18号; 虹桥校区: 水城路11号; 浦东校区御翠园: 浦东花 木路1817号, 浦东校区世纪公园: 浦 东东绣路1433号

555 Lianmin Lu, Qingpu.

T: 6976 6388

Contemporary Asian retreat.

Hours: 10am-1am. www.dragonfly.net

APSARA Spa 457 Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu). T: 6258 5580

www.ycis-sh.com

The WESTERN INTERNATIONAL •SCHOOL OF SHANGHAI (WISS)

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Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat 20 Donghu Lu. T: 5405 0008. Villa 5, Lane 3911 Hongmei Lu. T: 6242 4328. 206 Xinle Lu. T: 5403 9982.

386 Hongfeng Lu, Jinqiao, Pudong.

T: 3872 6996. 2F, 218 Xinle Lu. T: 5403 6133. Pudong Kerry Parkside, Retail L119, 1378 Huamu Lu. T: 2025 2308. 646 Baole Lu. T: 6221 9770.

Room 202, 322 Anfu Lu. T: 5406 0680.

193 Jiaozhou Lu. T: 5213 5778

Benson’s Salon •Puxi: 778 Jiangning Lu (near

浦西店：上海市江宁路778号（海防 路口）；浦东店：上海市浦东金桥碧 云路1208号（红枫路）

BEAUTY

上海市徐汇区新乐路２18号2楼

肇家浜路798号1701室

闵行区：古美路50号（近莲花路） 徐汇区：复兴西路43号

吴兴路75号，近衡山路

Hours: 12pm-12am

798 Zhaojiabang Lu. T: 6473 8572

Haifang Lu). T: 6277 8778.

Pudong: 1208 Biyun Lu, Jinqiao (near Hongfeng Lu). T: 5030 3878

www.shei.gov.cn/qycp/q0294100.htm

Donghu Lu). T: 5403 6133

Salon •RoomBeauty 1701, Kun Yang Business Centre,

International pre-school and kindergarten for children aged 20 months to 6 years.

Tiny Toddler class for children aged 1224 months every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. www.tinytots. com.cn

T: 6474 4595

Crossroads @ Donghu •2F, Dragonfly 218 Xinle Lu, Xuhui District (near

Keyuan Lu (near Longdong Da Dao).

T: 2898 6078. 266 Ruijin Er Lu (near Taikang Lu). T: 5465 7291.

Nanchang Lu (near Yandang Lu). T: 6384 2033 booking@mydivalife.com

科苑路88号德国中心3号楼（近龙东 大道）；瑞金二路266号 （近泰康 路）；南昌路66号, （近雁荡路）

Evian Spa by Three •2F, Three on the Bund, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu (near Guangdong Lu).

T: 6321 6622 Hours: 10am-10pm 中山东一路外滩3号2楼

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Green Massage Xintiandi: 58 Taicang Lu (near Shunchang Lu). T: 5386 0222. Xujiahui: 88 Xingeng Lu (near Tianyaoqiao Lu). T: 6468 7076.

Shanghai Centre: 202 West Retail Plaza, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Xikang Lu). T: 6289 7776.

Lujiazui: 304, 3F, The Shops & Restaurants, Shanghai World Financial Centre, 100 Shiji Dadao (near Dongtai Lu). T: 6877 8188. Hours: 10:30-2am.

Jinqiao Branch: T: 2023 6727 Hours:10am-12pm. www.greenmassage.com.cn

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Nail Salon •208Glamour Nanyang Lu (behind Shanghai Centre, between Big Bamboo & Malone’s). T: 6279 0170

Friendly, professional, high quality service in a convenient location. Hours: 10am-10pm

she started her own company, which provides make-up, hairstyle, body painting, and wardrobe services. Her work has appeared in ads for Crocs, Shangri-La Hotels, Colgate, and KOHLER, as well as in magazines like Esquire (China), Estetica Protagonist (Italy) and Talk. www.kate-noble.com

bar, indoor spa garden and relaxation areas. Hours: 10am-10pm 河南南路159号

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Sensations Spa B3, Hong Kong New World Tower, 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 5383 6633.

3F, Jinqiao Megafit Sports Club, 600 Lantian Lu, Pudong. T: 5030 6005

TONI&GUY上海时代广场店；上海商城

店； 上海金桥店；上海正大店；上海老 码头；广州太古汇店；广州中石化店； 云南昆明店；武汉天地店；深圳万象城店

129 Datian Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu).

T: 6289 9090

bplus@bplustravel.com www.bplustravel.com

淮海中路300号香港新世界大厦B3； 浦东蓝天路600号3楼

Country Holidays •Silver Block, 5F, Unit 5A, Jiu An Plaza,

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Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao. T: 5103 6767

世纪大道88号金茂大厦J-life1楼15号

Senses Shop 413, Plaza 66, 1266 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6288 2188. Shop 202, 1138 Pudong Nan Lu, Pudong.

T: 6888 2995

Just BB •T: (400) 8202 203

Just BB is a new generation of nude makeup for beautiful women. www.justbbcream.com

•10F,LeLeSpa Royal Méridien Shanghai, 789

Nanjing Dong Lu (near Xizang Zhong Lu). T: 3318 9999 A contemporary, urban day and wellness spa. Plus, sauna, steam rooms, gym, aerobics, plunge pools and indoor pool with outdoor sun deck. 南京东路789号艾美皇家酒店10楼

The Living Room Day Spa •55 Xiangyang Bei Lu (near Changle Lu). T: 5404 6007

Holistic day spa in Shanghai, in a 70 year old colonial house. Hours: 10am - 10pm 襄阳北路55号 (近长乐路)

MIC •MIC Channel One. T: 3131 5145.

MIC Hongqiao Parkson. T: 6237 0083. MIC Cixi, Zhejiang. T: (574) 6393 3555. MIC Shaoxing, Zhejiang. T: (575) 8511 6660

55 Shuicheng Nan Lu (opposite Carrefour Gubei Store). T: 6209 5546 Adjustment, neuromuscular, spine, joint, exercise and relaxation. Hours: 9.30am8pm. handong_dn@126.com 水城南路55号明珠大厦1202室

Olden Resort Massage •678 Shaanxi Bei Lu (near Wuding

Lu). T: 6217 8628. Hours: 12pm-2am.

636 Yongjia Lu (near Hengshan Lu).

T: 6445 1729 Hours: 12pm-3am 陕西北路678号(武定路路口); 永嘉路 636号 (近衡山路)

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Oriental Taipan Massage and Spa 39 Donghu Lu. T: 6415 8880

Facial & Body Treatment Promotion Slowly & Deliberately Detoxifying Full Body Oil Massage + Head Massage (100min) Experience Price RMB448, Original Price RMB558, Oriental TaiPan Members Enjoy Additional Discounts RMB 398 Promotion valid until 31 Oct 2012 Hours: 12pm-1am. www.taipan.com.com 东湖路39号

www.mic-group.com.cn

Nail Salon •UnitM20 21-22F Building, Lane 123 Professional manicurists.

新天地兴业路123弄F座21-22

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An Australian make-up artist, Kate Noble has 10 years experience in Shanghai. In 2006

武康路376号五楼（近泰安路）

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Shanghai Wonjin Medical Beauty Hospital Floor 3-4, 111 Yili Nan Lu. T: 5116 0088 Painless hair removal,TCM Message, PL, yellow lazer

Sino Spa •5F, Regal Jinfeng Hotel, 318 Jingang

NAIL STUDIO •123VILLY'S Wulumuqi Bei Lu (near Yuyuan Lu and Beijing Xi Lu). T: 3255 8131

With the comfiest chairs and some of the best base coat in town, Villy’s offers the whole package (which includes complimentary wi-fi and wine or tea.

SPECIAL PROMOTIONS 1) Book Manicure or Pedicure get Paraffin wax 50 per cent off. 2) Come Mon-Fri during lunch break (11am-2pm) get free sandwich (Reservations only). Hours 10am-10pm 乌鲁木齐北路123号 (近愚园路和北 京西路口)

Lu, Jinqiao. T: 5899 3838 x 3374

An enjoyable and relaxing indulgence. Hours: 7am–10.30pm

Spa •21F,Quan Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan

Hotel. 159 Henan Nan Lu. T: 2321 8888 With gymnasium, infinity edge pool, juice

A home away from home. www.lansonplace.com

Place Jinqiao Residences •LaneLanson 399, 18 Zaozhuang Lu, Pudong.

T: 5013 3592

Lemon Zest •1 Taojiang Lu. T: 6466 9099

Flight Centre •www.flightcentre.com.hk

品厨：桃江路1号

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Imtravelin.com T: 5108 7090

Your personal travel assistant in China is here! Still fed up with searching hotels and booking air tickets for your business trip or family vacation? Tell them your request and let them do the rest. vwww.imtravelin.com

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Travelzoo Room 1601, Centro, 568 Hengfeng Lu (near Shanghai Railway Station).

T: 6056 1000 www.travelzoo.com/cn

恒丰路568号恒汇国际大厦1601室 ( 近上海火车站 )

VARIOUS

Lemon Zest offers factory direct prices up to 40 per cent below the brand names and a lifetime warranty against defects.

Hours: 10am-9pm (10pm Fri, Sat)

Lingerie & Me •Room 28, Building 5, Lane 1173, Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6253 3076

Ultra-luxury private apparel for modern chic women. Visitors by appointment only. www.lingerieandme.com 南京西路1173弄5号楼28室

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LZ LifeZtore Yi-Shan Store: Room 1-5, 1F, Living Design Center, 407 Yishan Lu. Huaihai Store: Room B002B/B002C, Infiniti, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu.

Designer furniture and home accessories that are functional with a twist of fun. www. lifeztore.com

生活经艳：宜山路407号筑园1层1-5号 近裕德路

•86Lollipop Wulumuqi Zhong Lu. T: 5403

2582. 3211 Hongmei Lu, Suite 606 T: 6406 8220. 566 Biyun Lu. T: 6105 9581

Linen and embroidery. Hours: 10am10.30pm. www.annabel-lee.com

Hours: 9am-6pm. Stock up on baby gear, apparel, furniture and toys at this kidfriendly store. info@shanghailollipop.com. www.shanghailollipop.com

Au Nom de la Rose •122 Jianguo Xi Lu (near Shaanxi

Collection •60 Marrow Tianlin Dong Lu. T: 6481 0027

AT KERRY SPORTS •KerrySPAHotel Pudong Shanghai, 4F, 1388

www.aunomdelarose.com

美雍家居：田林东路60号

A multidisciplinary and holistic approach to well-being including physiotherapy, restorative massage, skincare and body treatments inspired by Wudang wushu.

Hours: 10am-11pm

Portraits •4F,Barefoot 668 Huai'an Lu. T: 136 3649 9378

Sichen Lu, Sijing Town.

T: 3761 8888 × 1555

Offers the ultimate experience in luxury and relaxation, allowing guests the ability to unwind and indulge their senses, while conveniently remaining within 35 minutes of downtown Shanghai.

Nan Lu). T: 6415 3686. The Village, 6 Dongping Lu (near Hengshan Lu). T: 5465 9125 Hours: 10.30am-9pm. 建国店：建国西路122号(近陕西南 路); Village店: 东平路6号(近衡山路) Village二楼

Huamu Lu. T: 6169 8856

Level 4, InterContinental Shanghai Expo, 1188 Xueye Lu, Pudong (near Nanmatou Lu). T: 3858 1460

Highly skilled professional therapists incorporate the wisdom of natural healing to invigorate and restore harmony to your body. 洲际水疗馆,浦东雪野路1188号(近南 码头路)，上海世博洲际酒店四楼.

Ministry of Waxing •158Strip, Xinle Lu (near Xiangyang Bei Lu).

T: 5403 0011 Hours: 11am-9pm daily. www.strip-shanghai.cn 新乐路158号

The Spa •4F, 250 Huashan Lu (in the Hilton Shanghai). T: 6248 0000 x 2600

Combining traditional Asian therapies with modern techniques, The Spa offers a full range of fitness classes, body work, amenities and services. All cards. Hours: 6am-11pm 华山路250号4楼

Edge •85F,Water’s Park Hyatt Shanghai, 100 Shiji

Dadao. T: 6888 1234 x 4250

FIve star TCM and aromatherapy make for one heady spa trip!

Urban Retreat Wellness & Spa •8F, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6289 7007

Hours: 10am-12am. www.urbanretreat.cn

青籁水疗: 南京西路1376号上海商城 东峰8楼

Village Retreat •2F, 6TheDongping Lu (near Hengshan Lu).

Massage •370YuWuyuan Lu (near Wukang Lu).

T: 5403 9931

House calls available, taxi fare payable by the client. Hours: 11am-2am

愉庭保健会所: 五原路370号(近武康路口)

Yuan Spa •Lower Lobby, Hyatt on the Bund, 199 Huangpu Lu. T: 6393 1234 x 6527

Includes 12 spa treatment rooms, a 24 hour fitness centre, swimming pool, whirlpool, steam and sauna rooms, a beauty salon and a juice bar. http://shanghai.bund.hyatt.com 源Spa：黄浦路199号上海外滩茂悦大 酒店底层大厅

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Zen Massage Lane 210 Wuyuan Lu (near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu). T: 3368 x 1227

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Zen Palace Massage 41 Mengzi Dong Lu (near Liyuan Lu).

T: 3308 0893 蒙自东路41号（近丽园路）

TRAVEL Airlines

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Air France Room 3901, Ciro's Plaza, 338 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 6350 9268

Vita Spa •7F, Hotel Sofitel, 507 Nanjing Dong Lu.

www.cathaypacific.com.cn

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: (400) 888 6628

Fully equipped gymnasium and professional massage facilities. All cards. Hours: gymnasium 6.30am-11pm, sauna 6.30am2am, spa 9am-3am 南京东路507号7楼

3606. TONI&GUY Shanghai Centre.

T: 6279 8806. TONI&GUY Green City Jinqiao Shanghai. T: 5030 5521 / 5030 8022. TONI&GUY Super Brand Mall. T: 5047 2298 / 2828 6691. TONI&GUY Cool Docks Shanghai. T: 5098 8016.

TONI&GUY Taikoo Hui Guangzhou.

T: (20) 8754 2113 / (20) 8754 2116.

TONI&GUY Sinopec Guangzhou. T: (20) 3892 2110 TONI&GUY Gingko Shopping Mall Kunming. T : (871) 5264 262. TONI&GUY Wuhan Tiandi. T: (27) 8270 1115. T: (28) 8665 0277.

TONI&GUY Mix Mall Shenzhen. T: (755) 2290 9505 www.toniandguychina.com

Putuo Shanghai •LaneModena 58, 1 Tongchuan Lu, Putuo.

T: 6117 7668

www.modenaresidence.com/shputuo 上海品尊名致精品酒店公寓： 普陀区铜川路58弄1号

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RURU STUDIO 若然雅居 •Private Concept Studio

CROWN RELOCATIONS Crown Worldwide Building, Lane 72975, 59 Suide Lu. T: 6250 8820

Crown Relocations, a division of the Crown Worldwide Group, serves over 10,000 customers from over 250 locations in 55 countries, providing domestic and international transportation of household goods, transit protection, storage services, home and school search, inter-cultural training, expense management, policy consulting, program administration and other relocation services. The company serves corporations, diplomats and private customers. www.crownrelo.com. shanghai@crownrelo.com

873 Wuding Lu (near Changde Lu).

T: 6211 5095

Hours: 10am-10pm. This private concept studio located in the heart of Jing' an district features women's and men's, clothing, a cafe and a private art centre. The vision is to create a place with "art life". www.rurustudio.com.cn.

Appointment only. 武定路873号 (近常德路)

嘉柏（中国）国际货运代理有限公 司：上海市普陀区绥德路729弄75支 弄59号嘉柏大厦

五原路210弄1号

T: 6466 5123

TONI&GUY Salons •TONI&GUY Times Square. T: 5351

One of the brands owned by the Nacor group, famous for luxury home furnishings. www.marrowcollection.com

www.barefootportraits.org 淮安路668号4楼

Cathay Pacific •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

T: 6351 5888 x 59

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Lane 168, 3 Xingye Lu. T: 2306 1888

Bund Flagship Store: Lane 8, 1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. T: 6445 8218.

Xintiandi Store: Unit 3, House 3, North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu. T: 6320 0045

SOSPA •Sofitel Shanghai Sheshan Oriental, 3388

• SPA InterContinental Shanghai Expo

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Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi •Residences

Ctrip •T: 400 820 6666

• Annabel Lee – Exquisite Chinese Silk

水疗：浦东金桥金港路318号富豪金 丰酒店五楼

上海市松江区泗泾镇泗陈公路 3388弄，上海东方佘山索菲特大酒店 SOSPATM水疗中心

Xingye Lu (at Xintiandi Plaza).

T: 5306 1955

Make-Up by Kate Noble for MAC Cosmetics

A classy contemporary sanctuary – enjoy the tree-top view of the French Concession in Moroccan-style daybeds.

Hours: 11am-9pm, 11am-7pm (weekends)

锦轩古董家具：华石路50号

铜仁路258号,九安广场,银座5A

China's leading online travel services provider. www.ctrip.com

(near Tai’an Lu). T: 6126 7800

Traditional artworks, plus centuries-old antique furniture. www.jxgdjj.com

These one- and two-bedroom homes are close to expatriate communities, international schools and European supermarkets. www.lansonplace.com

258 Tongren Lu

Shui Urban Spa •5F, Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu Oh’s Chiropractic Centre •Room 1202, Mingzhu Building,

Travel Agencies B Plus Travel •Room 7A, Block A, Jiafa Building, Lane

Comprehensive day spa.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-9pm. www.sensationsspa.com

GIn One Spa •No. 15 Entrance, 1F J-life, Jinmao

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Emirates Airlines Room 3302, Zhong Xin Buliding, 1466 Nanjing Xi Lu. T: 3222 9999

Dragonair •Room 2101-2104, Shanghai Square

Office Tower, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu. T: 400 888 6628 / 400 881 3368 (realtime flight information) www.dragonair.com.cn

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Fraser Suites Top Glory Shanghai Lane 600, 1 Yincheng Zhong Lu, Lujiazui. T: 6378 8888

Long stay accommodation for both singles and families. Fraser Suites offers a more flexible way to stay in Shanghai.

GRACES FLORAL •AptTHE 101, Block 5, Huaihai Xi Garden, Lane 288 Huaihai Xi Lu. T: 138 0195 5944 www.thegracesfloral.com

淮海西路288弄淮海花园5号楼101室

EVENTS CHINA •21F,GLRoom 2107, Information

Tower, 1403 Minsheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai. T: 5269 4890

Created in 1978, GL events is today a major player in the event market through its three main activities: venue management, event management and services. They have a presence in over 15 countries through almost 80 establishments. www.gl-events. com, www.pudongexpo.com.cn 浦东新区民生路1403号上海信息大 厦2107室

Jamy Yang & Associates •Design Inc.

Room 307, Design Centre, East China Normal University, 896 Zaoyang Lu. T: 6280 2294 Fashion, stationery, furniture and homewares, digital products, information directing systems, public facilities and retail display. www.yang-design.com

杨明洁联合设计机构: 淮海西路570号 上海红坊商务社区C3-203/204

Xuan Antique Furniture •50 Jin Huashi Lu. T: 5425 0613

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Simply Life Unit 101, Xintiandi, 159 Madang Lu, (near Taicang Lu). T: 6387 5100.

9 Dongping Lu (near Taojiang Lu).

T: 3406 0509

逸居生活：马当路159号新天地101单元

Fang Maison de Thé •227Song Yongjia Lu. T: 6433 8283

Specialises in fine quality Chinese teas and premium blended French teas. songfang.tea@gmail.com 永嘉路227号

Clothes Spa •1156Sophia Kangding Lu. T: 6231 7736

Free pick up and delivery (next day service available). www.clothesspachina.com 康定路1156号

life •ShopVedic 104, Building 5, Highstreet Loft, 283 Jianguo Xi Lu. T: 5466 0715

A complete lifestyle store with products from India, Indonesia and Vietnam. info@vediclife.net, www.vediclife.net 建国西路283号5号楼104商铺

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THE SCENE

IN REVIEW

The Expendables 2

The Words

Lawless

Those eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel to the 2008 Liam Neeson hit film Taken might find some temporary solace in The Cold Light Of Day, which follows much the same motif. Will Shaw (Henry Cavill) finds out one day that his family have been kidnapped and he has 24 hours in which to find them before they are killed by their captives. And in the race against time process, this is accompanied with a lot of gun-fighting and high speed car chases, charged every few minutes with gung-ho dialogue. As you’d expect.

Of course it wouldn’t be fair to discredit the film from the off as being unoriginal, as there are fantastic believable performances from Sigourney Weaver as complex embassy official Jean Carrack, and newcomer actress Veronica Echegui, a pretty Spanish girl who gets mixed up in all the violence.

But one can’t help but feel that raw talent has been sacrificed for a bit of eye candy, with the camera angle too often lingering on Cavill’s bruised and bloodied features, and Echegui’s quivering pout, to enhance plot development.

The Cold Light Of Day isn’t a film with depth, though as enjoyable light viewing, it’s worth a quick watch.

Still, it’s not worth going to the cinema for; wait instead for the DVD release. Kerry Allen

After the success of 2010's The Expendables, Syllvester Stallone and his cast of action movie legends are locked and loaded for another go around. The gang is all back this time (sans Mickey Rourke) along with new appearances from Jean Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris.

As a film, it won't add anything new to the genre; in fact, the entire enterprise feels dated.

But compared to today's action films with nonstop adrenaline and endless special effects, it's a relief to see one that relies on humour and old-fashioned shoot-outs.

The plot is pretty standard: a bunch of mercenaries end up fighting over a cache of weapons-grade plutonium that could potentially destablise the world’s order. It kicks into high gear after bad guy Paul Vilain (Jean Claude Van Damme) and his team of goons ambush Ross (Stallone) and his men, killing one of them.

As Ross puts it, the film then follows the plot of "track 'em, find 'em, kill 'em". Which they proceed to do with aplomb.

Highlights include Lee Christmas (Jason Statham) taking out a whole regiment of baddies in a church with his knife slingling virtuosity; newcomer Maggie Chen (Yu Nan) proving her mettle in an otherwise testosterone-laden slug fest; and, of course, lone wolf Booker (Chuck Norris) dropping in and out of the action with God-like precision. Some of us might not want to admit it, but it's a formula bound to keep us intrigued and coming back for more.

Tom Mangione

The Words tries but fails to be a movie of substance. Written and directed by Brian Klugman & Lee Sternthal, it has three levels of depth, but none of the levels hold enough substantial content to be profound. At its best, it’s actually quite pathetic and boring.

At the surface level is Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid), a celebrated author who holds a book reading to promote his most recent work, ‘The Words’. The plot of his story centres on his character, Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper), a struggling writer desperate to prove his talent in the literary world (thus serving as the second level of depth).

Time and time again, Jansen is reminded of his mediocrity to produce anything of true substance, until he stumbles upon an unpublished manuscript, handwritten and untouched for what seems like decades. Jansen transcribes the story onto his computer just to "feel the words go through him," which his wife then discovers and convinces him to show to a literary agent. The story gets published, sells millions of copies turning Jansen into an acclaimed author, until the true author of the work confronts him and explains the background story of how the novel came to fruition (the third level of the plot).

The rest of the film questions what significance the story has in Hammond’s life: Is the book biographical or merely fiction? The viewers are left to decide for themselves, but with little motivation to care. Melissa K Trias

Lawless is a biographical film about a band of three brothers (Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy & Jason Clarke) who brew moonshine liquor during Prohibition-era Franklin County, Virginia (circa 1920s – 1930s). Believing that their family is invincible, having survived some previous neardeath experiences, the Bondurant brothers take up an outlawed business fearing nothing.

However, as the brothers succeed as bootleggers, the government attempts to control the sale of liquor on the market by sending Special Agent Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) on behalf of Commonwealth’s Attorney to Franklin County. Rakes, a disgusting and creepy man of low morals, demands the bootleggers of Franklin County cut him a piece of their profits if they intend to continue selling alcohol. This results in Forrest (Hardy) refusing to concede to Rakes’ demand and hence instigating Rakes’ fury.

Predictably, what ensues is a gangster plot of a crooked government official against a brood of rebels trying to sell booze in the black market. The film is full of suspense and gory scenes, but there are also slow moments that allow for enough dramatic effect while the actors are able to show off their veritable skills. Director John Hillcoat captures the chaos of the times by showing that neither team, governmental worker or liquor brewer, has any regard for the law or for what the consequences of their actions may bring.

In a world of frequent contradictions and civil unrest, Lawless shows that brotherhood is one of the few things we can count on. Melissa K Trias

Alien & Shanghai

The Long Weekend

Bingdao

Tempest

By Emma Rytoft and Finnian O’Neill Illustrations by Emma Rytoft AVOCADO, pp 58

By Veronica Henry Orion, pp 384

Released in late June just in time for Shanghai’s infamous summer lull, local one man band and electro punk rocker Adam McRae a.k.a.

Reykjavictim found that his debut album Bingdao (Iceland) flew low on the radar. However, with a string of shows over the summer along with acts both local and foreign like Next Year’s Love and Jamie Hutchings supporting, Reykjavictim has begun to build an underground following. Giving Bingdao a listen, it’s easy to see why.

The six track album available on Reyjkavictim’s Bandcamp website (http://reykjavictim. bandcamp.com) is full of solid melodies and repetitive loops that stick in one’s head. The opening track ‘Mediocre Superstar’ sets the tone with a simple synthesiser motif churning under McRae’s capable guitar work. Chinese lyrics and the use of Chinese instrumentation also find a place on the record in a way that’s neither forced nor self-serving. ‘Mediocre Superstar’ relies mostly on Chinese lyrics, which McRae delivers naturally enough. ‘Feng Huang Qin’ (Chinese for a kind of ancient musical instrument) pairs up the spare and haunting sound of this instrument with the crackle and whir of static in the background. Other tracks have Chinese titles such as ‘Zhuan’ (‘Spin’) and ‘Dian Dong Dong Wu’ (‘Electric Animals’), the latter being an intricate feast of drum beats where McRae and his guitar find places in the cracks. The result is that Reykjavictim sits on the borders of electro and rock, China and the West, and, refreshingly, does it well. Tom Mangione

Tempest is the 35th album for Bob Dylan, and the Dylan now is a long cry from the Dylan on his first, eponymously named folk album from 1962. As he enters his august years, Tempest seems to be “bringing it all back home”, to borrow a phrase from the master songwriter.

Long, winding ballads rooted in the blues and Americana music take centre stage, and at 71, Dylan is still capable of coming up with a turn of phrase to put most lyricists to shame.

However, as fecund as the songs on Tempest might be, they’re a far cry from the haunting, razor-sharp offerings of Highway 61 Revisited, Blonde on Blonde or Blood on the Tracks.

Violence and the spectre of death hang heavy over the work. ‘Tempest’, an epic thirteen and half minute ballad, tells the tragic story of the Titanic, blending imagery from the James Cameron film (“Leo took his sketchbook…”) with Dylan’s own imagination.

Backed by a repetitive bass motif, ‘Tin Angel’ tells the story of a love triangle that ends in the gruesome death of all three involved. ‘Pay in Blood’ includes threats of being thrown to “dogs [that] could tear you limb from limb”.

And ‘Early Roman Kings’ is a lyrical, ominous homage to power.

Throughout it all Dylan’s in good form, comfortable with the fact that he can still use the gnarled rasp of his voice to conjure up a storm. Tom Mangione

RECORDS

MOVIES

BOOKS

The Cold Light Of Day

Alien & Shanghai is a locally published “small tale for big kids”. Employing short, page-length passages and facing illustrations, the work reads like a traditional children’s book, although its subject matter is full of mature language and subjects.

Alien, a “brave cerulean hero” on a year-long mission to “tap into the source of the Oriental zap” comes to Shanghai with high hopes. Trips to the fabric market, noodle shops and more abound, but soon Alien becomes overwhelmed with the words “我听不懂,” (I don’t understand). As a result, she begins to consort more with ‘The Bubbles’, vaguely European entities who “enjoy the night, laughing, gurgling for breath through the dark, dreading dawn, dreaming of indefinite debauchery.” Alien continues down a road to perdition, losing sight of her goals until she is finally redeemed.

It’s certainly a familiar story for many an expat, er, resident alien in Shanghai, hoping to have a truly Chinese experience that proves elusive. And the book has its moments. Rytoft’s illustrations have an intriguing, albeit gaudy, flair to them. O’Neill and Rytoft’s words include many playful turns of phrase, from punning shellfish to Lady Gaga parodies.

However, ultimately the work does little to resonate in a larger way, lingering on issues of fashion and architecture, and devolving into a thinly veiled autobiography of Rytoft (a professional architect and amateur fashion designer). To speak so frankly about one’s own life is commendable, but readers are likely to say “我看不懂” (I don’t understand).

Tom Mangione

Veronica Henry is no stranger to the British chick-lit scene, and her tenth novel comes as an enjoyable quick read. The Long Weekend, set in the sunny seaside town of Cornwall, follows the owners and guests at The Townhouse By The Sea Hotel over the course of a weekend, as they all face their individual demons. Amongst them are Claire Barlowe, the hotel owner who comes face to face with a ghost from her past, Laura Starling, a girl in search of her long lost father, and Colin Turner, a family man with a secret daughter born out of wedlock.

Henry delivers spectacularly on character depth and the reader very easily gets caught up in each and every one of The Long Weekend’s very complicated characters, intrigued as to how they will develop - which they do with a few far-from-predictable twists for the genre. Still, for a non-British reader, the use of British slang may be isolating and there are a few minor annoyances, namely the author’s overuse of French expressions, in particular, joie de vivre (joy of life), used to the excess.

Still, for a quick light-hearted read, The Long Weekend is a nice, easy book to lose yourself in, and there’s also a list of recipes at the back, meaning that after you’re finished reading the book, you can still use it to make dishes like Scallops and Black Pudding With Celeriac Puree and Cornish Clotted Cream Fudge.

Kerry Allen

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INTERACTIVE

A COSMIC VIEW

October Trivia Quiz

Life coach, trusted personal counsellor and astrologer, Linda Joyce’s client list includes well-known celebrities and international business titans looking to merge the world of the intuitive with the practical. Author of the best selling book The Day You Were Born, the book is now in its 11th printing. www.lindajoyce.com

If you think you’ve got what it takes to beat our monthly brainbuster, take our China themed quiz and prove your brainy talents! Be sure to answer the Sherpa’s Bonus Question for your chance to win RMB 800’s worth of free food from Shanghai’s number one delivery service.

Linda Joyce

Saturn moves into Scorpio on 6 October, and Libras sigh with relief, while Scorpios must now face the critical eye of the planet. Everyone will be asked to rearrange their boundaries; that means stretching yourself where once you put up a wall and maybe setting limits where you once gave in too easily.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov - 21 Dec): Your challenge is to receive help from others or allow others to help you. As you rise to the top of your profession you will realise that you cannot do it alone. As the great entrepreneur Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

CAPRICORN (22 Dec - 19 Jan): Capricorns love a challenge and they know the struggle makes them stronger. Learning the hard way means never forgetting the lessons you’ve learnt; experience is the greatest teacher and yours is about to give you a reward. As Winston Churchill once said, "Without courage, all other virtues lose their meaning."

TAURUS (20 Apr - 20 May): It’s such a simple little word and yet it has so much power; I’m talking about the word ‘no.’ When you can set boundaries and rely on self-discipline, then success will be yours.

Taurus is the sign of desire and passion; when you want something the whole universe pays attention.

GEMINI (21 May - 21 June): It’s time to overcome your aversion to rules; some are absolutely necessary for safety and achievement.

Still, once structure is in place it can be broken, in fact, it’s there to be transcended. Bruce Lee once said, “There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”

CANCER (22 June - 22 July): The Full Moon in Taurus on the 29th makes friendships a source of annoyance. Whatever happens can be resolved.

You are more stubborn than you look, and so others often feel they can push you around.

What they need to know is that once you’ve made up your mind, you won’t budge.

AQUARIUS (20 Jan - 18 Feb): Your instincts are some of the best in the universe, and when you listen to your gut and step away from trying to save lost souls, your life comes into new meaning.

Knowing what to compromise so that everyone is happy is important now. Learn to take care of yourself first.

LEO (23 July - 22 Aug): With Uranus in Aries, new ideas and enlightenment have been knocking on the door. Don’t be afraid to embrace change and let it challenge the old. It’s time to clean the house of your beliefs and establish some new priorities. As singer Beyonce Knowles said, “Thank God I found the ‘good’ in ‘goodbye’.”

PISCES (19 Feb - 20 Mar): You have the potential to be everything or nothing.

Faith is what determines your position; what you believe, you create. When that faith has passion and confidence, your path is golden, the sea parts, and you can do the impossible. Lose that faith and you lose the magic wand.

VIRGO (23 Aug - 22 Sept): With Saturn moving out of your second house of finance, you may find that making money is no longer such a struggle. Saturn hopefully taught you a few things about your finances; it should have made you wiser about money in general and what’s really important to you and your goals.

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On 1 October, 1949, who raised the Chinese national flag over Tian’anmen Square?

What is the officially recognised national animal of China?

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What is the name of the official China national anthem?

Putonghua refers to the official what in the People’s Republic of China?

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What is the traditional Chinese dress for women called?

People often mistake the tree peony as being the national flower for China. It is in fact, what?

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True or False? China’s total land mass is approximately 6.9 million square kilometres.

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Which was the first country to establish diplomatic relationships with the PRC?

True or False? Currently there are approximately 1.5 million active Chinese troops.

What is the literal meaning behind the Chinese ‘Zhong Guo?’

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How many recognised minority groups are there in China?

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True or False? Red Chinese lanterns are lit not only during Chinese New Year, but on the National Day as well.

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What was the last imperial dynasty of China running from 1644 - 1912?

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True or False? China joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in 2001.

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In what year did China launch its first independent manned space mission?

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SCORPIO (24 Oct - 21 Nov): As a Scorpio, you either hold on to things too long or cut them out of your life too quickly. With Saturn coming into your sign on the 6th, your need to be in control will become an issue; try to trust the unknown. In situations where you have no choice, taking a leap of faith or a risk will bring you reassurance.

ARIES (21 Mar - 19 Apr): Your life can be full of excitement, but maybe not as stable as you like.

The good news is that change can lift you up, not bring you down, though sometimes a fall is necessary to put you in a new place. Reach for your dreams. It’s time to transform you life.

1) Mao Zedong 2) The giant panda 3) ‘The March of the Volunteers’ 4) Language 5) Qipao or cheongsam, both are correct 6) The plum blossom 7) False, it covers around 9.6 million square kilometres 8) Sweden, on 9 May, 1950 9) False, there are around 2.3 million 10) Middle Kingdom 11) 55 12) True 13) The Qing Dynasty 14) True 15) 2003

LIBRA (23 Sept - 23 Oct): As a Cardinal sign you have long been at the forefront of an astrological whirlwind that is changing the world, though change makes you uneasy because you are often too invested in harmony. Meet your challenges and be clear on what’s important. Hold your position and you’ll gain the respect of others.

Bonus Question!

Sherpa’s will do another food month in November, what is it?

(Clue: answers can be found on fliers around town.)

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October Follies Here at Talk, we think every day is an excuse to celebrate, and so we’ve put together your essential guide to getting the most out of October (even if we did have to get a little creative).

1 October

World Vegetarian Day Any serious veggie lover around town knows the name Kush, with its selection of fresh salads (RMB 26 upwards), wraps (RMB 32 upwards), burgers (RMB 59 upwards) and power drinks (RMB 25 upwards).

Kush. Bldg C, 98 Yanping Lu, near Xinzha Lu. Tel: 5175 9822. Web: www.kush.sh

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Bologna Day Indulge in a taste of Bologna with a penne (RMB 58), tagliatelle (RMB 65) or lasagne alla Bolognese (RMB 68) dish from Da Papa Mario, each served with minced beef in a creamy tomato sauce. Bellisimo!

Da Papa Mario. 370-371 Dagu Lu, near Chengdu Lu. Tel: 6340 1615

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Oktoberfest Germany may be far, but real homemade draft beer comes as close as the Kerry Hotel, with pints of Skinny Green, Pils, White Ant, IPA, MASH and Dugite Vanilla Stout all available at an affordable RMB 68 + 15%.

The Brew in the Kerry Hotel Pudong. 13 88 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Tel: 61 69 8888

Be Bald And Free Day Think less Britney Spears, more Natalie Portman and say goodbye to those unruly tresses with a drastic but easy to manage do.

ID Hair, 274 Nanchang Lu, near Maoming Nan Lu. Tel: 3406 0490

17 October

Wear Something Gaudy Day Go Gaga and unleash the possibilities of your creative mind by getting some custom made threads in whatever colour you crave.

Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market. 399 Lujiabang Lu, near Nancang Jie. Tel: 6377 2236

World Pasta Day For a vast selection of handmade pasta dishes with freshly made sauce, nowhere quite beats the long established and award winning Pasta Fresca.

Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore. 4 Hengshan Lu, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu. Tel: 6473 0789. Web: www. pastafresca.com

27 October

Make A Difference Day Give back to the city that gives you so much by registering for BEAN’s ‘Reading Buddies’ class on this day and helping migrant children learn how to read.

BEAN Shanghai. Web: http://shanghai. beanonline.org/events

18 October

No Beard Day Make a sharp impression with the closest shave at one of the world's most respected salons.

Toni&Guy Academy & Salons. 3F, Block 7, 505 Zhongshan Nan Lu, near Maojiayuan Lu. Tel: 5098 8018. Web: www.toniandguychina.com.cn

2 October

Name Your Car Day Pimp your ride with a few personalised touches from Shanghai Oriency Sign Technology. From LEDs to bubble free vinyl, you’ll find everything you need to turn that tired piece of junk into your very own dream machine.

Shanghai Oriency Sign Technology Industry Co. Ltd, Rm 1023, 889 Zhongjiang Lu, near Nujiang Bei Lu. Tel: 5283 9201. Web: http://cnorientled. clsc.cn

3 October

Techies Day From lightbulbs to laptops, you can find practically every gadget and gizmo imaginable at Shanghai’s go-to electronics spot, Media Markt.

Media Markt, 527 Huaihai Zhong Lu, near Chengdu Lu. Tel: (400) 6088 188. Web: www. mediamarkt.cn

10 October

Angel Food Cake Day For the most angelic of cakes, Delish has got the looks, but its sweet desserts like the Bailey’s Irish Cream with Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie (RMB 218/24 pieces) are pure sin.

Appointment only. Tel: 182 1727 9237.

Web: http://dlishcookies.taobao.com

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4 October

Golf Day Escape the National Day crowds by heading to north Jiading and enjoying a relaxing break at the newly opened Crowne Plaza Shanghai Anting Golf, next to the prestigious Enhance Golf Club.

Crowne Plaza Shanghai Anting Golf.

6555 Boyuan Lu, near Moyu Nan Lu. Tel: 6056 8888. Web: www. crowneplaza.cn

5 October

International Teachers Day Say thank you to your favourite teacher on this day by treating him or her to a fresh bouquet of flowers from Rosa Gallica on Ferguson Lane.

Rosa Gallica. 376 Wukang Lu, near Tai’an Lu. Tel: 2821 2241

6 October

Mad Hatter Day To make like Alice and host a real mad hatter’s tea party, there’s only one obvious venue in town.

The Rabbit Hole. 408 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tel: 3230 2778. Web: www. therabbitholeshanghai.com

It’s My Party Day Halloween is still another two weeks away, and if you can’t bear to wait that long, Ruby’s in Gubei has everything you need to plan an early banquet or bash.

Ruby’s Party. 333 Hongmei Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu. Tel: 6401 6323. Web: www.rubyparty.com

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21 October

Pumpkin Cheesecake Day There’ll be plenty of time for pumpkin the following week. In the meantime, get your cheesecake fix with this little sliver of happiness (RMB 33 per piece; RMB 178 per pound) from the Hilton.

Gourmet Corner, 1F, Hilton Shanghai, 250 Huashan Lu, near Changshu Lu. Tel: 6248 0000

22 October

Nuts Day To stop you going nutty throughout the day, the Sheng Xiang Zhen Mixed Nuts Snack (RMB 24) is a great light snack to toss in your lunchbox.

City Shop. BF, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Xikang Lu. Tel: 6215 0418. Web: www. cityshop.com.cn

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29 October

Hermit Day For those days when you just don’t want to come out from under the covers, Sherpa’s supplies with culinary offerings from over 101 restaurants in town.

Sherpa’s Food Delivery Service. Tel: 6209 6209. Web: www.sherpa.com.cn

30 October

Mischief Night Mindless mischief most often descends into downright debauchery after a few too many draft Tigers (RMB 40) at one of Shanghai’s best late night dive bars, The Beaver.

The Beaver. 28 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu. Tel: 6474 3216

12 October

World Egg Day For one of the most enticing eggy offerings in town, breakfast in the Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Brasserie is top of our bucket list, with seriously seductive offerings like the Breakfast Steak with Truffle Scented Soft Boiled Egg, served with rocket salad and parmesan shavings (RMB 188 + 15%).

Grand Brasserie in the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund. 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu. Tel: 6322 9988.

Web: www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com

Plush Animal Lover’s Day Although known better for its selection of soft Tibetan yak threads, you can also find these cute bunnies (RMB 60 upwards) to snuggle up to now that the weather is starting to get cold.

Shokay. Bldg 9, 274 Taikang Lu, near Ruijin Er Lu. Tel: 5466 0907

23 October

Mole Day Celebrate the day by downloading this favourite childhood whac-a-mole game to your android phone.

Free. Emon’s Hammer, available on https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=jp.beyond.picopico&hl=en

31 October

Halloween You could rent the movie Cabin in the Woods, or for a real Halloween to remember, grab some friends, some torches and a camera and create your own cabin in the woods experience with a stay in a log cabin in Gongqing Forest Park (RMB 400 per night).

Hongsen Forest Park Hotel. 2300 Jungong Lu, near Yinhang Lu. Tel: 6532 1296 October12 TalkMagazine

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