The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (May 2019)
The latest: Asian-Latin fusion, a nightclub, aperitivo cocktail bar, and more. Add to that a few relocations and closures.
Shanghai Café: New All-Day Breakfast Menu at Egg
Popular all-day café EGG’s new menu is all about the breakfast sandwich, from the egg-smothered open-faced variety to their version of the Chinese shaobing.
5 New Shanghai Restaurants You Might Have Missed (May 2019)
New restaurants: 37 Steakhouse & Bar, Dao Jiang Hu, Da Yi Seafood Hot Pot, Hunter Gatherer Open Kitchen, and Le Xuan.
Trends: The Current State of Gin
Gin is having a revival, and has been for the last five years. The three big trends include experiential classes, pink gin, and China’s growing market.
Frasca Italian Restaurant: Pasta and Josper Meats
Chef Marino D’Antonio puts his touch on Italian restaurant Frasca at the Middle House. Go here for the pastas, especially the duck ragu.
Restaurant News: Pelikan To Close, BOR to Open
Nordic eatery Pelikan will soon close. Chef Kasper Pedersen is placing his team into a new concept—BOR Eatery, opening May 2019.
8 Shanghai Chefs Answer: “Why Do Chefs Hate Brunch?”
Brunch. It’s the meal chefs love to hate. It’s the busiest service with the lowest average check and the unruliest diners. Here’s what chefs had to say.
Online Grocer FIELDS China Closes, Ceases All Operations on April 19
Online grocer FIELDS China ceases operations on April 19, 2019. An announcement on their website cites investment holding company Sun Art Retail Group.
Street Food: Where to Eat Jianbing in Shanghai
Jianbing is China’s most popular breakfast street food. Here’s where you can find this cheap and tasty snack in Shanghai.
Taian Table: Shanghai’s Michelin Two-Star Restaurant
Michelin one-star Taian Table arrives at Menu 20. Modern Western cuisine with a distinctive Asian touch at this interactive restaurant in Shanghai.