Modern Chinese restaurant Pepper Tree is where Chef Ling finally puts his Western training to work on Chinese ingredients. Ambitious, personal, and worth your time.
Alma Luna: Yao Lu’s Cuban-Inspired Cocktail Bar Debuts in Shanghai
Luminary bartender Yao Lu of Union Trading Company fame brings is lifelong fascination with Cuba to life — Havana-inspired cocktail bar Alma Luna.
Lai Lai Lai! Thai with Attitude (And Sauces Worth Bottling)
As endearing as its name, Lai Lai Lai brings the full force of Thai flavors to Jiashan Lu — larb to die for, roasted fish, and glazed ribs.
JUJU Returns: KBBQ Party Spot Opening In The Cannery Space
Korean 'grill-and-ganbei' barbecue restaurant JUJU is reopening on Yuyuan Road, in The Cannery's old spot.
Albaluz: Unwavering. 12 Years of Spanish Food in Shanghai
Spanish restaurant Albaluz serves the same tapas, paella, and Iberico pork ribs it always has — and it's what keeps people coming back.
Madame Ching Charts A Course Through Cantonese-Asian Fusion
On Jing'an's busiest dining strip, Madame Ching blends Cantonese and Asian flavors, with a lobster curry that's worth the trip.
Pepite: French Coastal Seafood on Donghu Road
Pepite brings simple, produce-driven French coastal seafood to Donghu Lu.
Big News: The Cannery is Closing
Beloved Pacific Northwest restaurant and beloved Shanghai brunch spot The Cannery says farewell to Yuyuan Road.
No-Shows: The Restaurant Industry’s Silent Killer
The chain reaction of no-shows and cancellations — from wasted ingredients to turned-away guests — and why deposits are a double-edged sword.
Dine First, Dance Later: La Barra’s All-New Food Menu
La Barra Shanghai has a reputation for nightlife, but their food, Latin with an Asian twist, is worth a stop.
Fuxing Project: New Menu & Free Seafood Platters
Fuxing Project's new dinner menu, bistro plates with a French-Japanese twist. Free seafood platters up for grabs!