News: Homeslice Opening a Third Location
Much-loved New York style pizzeria Homeslice is opening a third location in Shanghai this August. Heads up Xujiahui, pizza is coming your way.
Retail Giant ALDI Opens in Shanghai, China
International retail giant ALDI opens its first two physical stores in Shanghai, China this June. This follows their already established Tmall Global and Tmall Classic stores during their first entry into China in 2017.
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.
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.
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.
The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (April 2019)
Coming soon: chunbing and northern Chinese cuisine at Peking Inn, plus Heritage by Madison from Austin Hu. Plus: a very unimpressive restaurant.
More Than 50 Venues Have Closed in Q1 2019
The number of restaurants and bars in Shanghai that have closed in the first quarter of 2019 is astounding. This list shows mostly Western venues.
Shanghai’s Ultraviolet No. 6 in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019
Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet rises to No. 6 in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019, two spots up from last year.
The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (March 2019)
Incoming: Da Vittorio, RAC’s second location, and ALDI German supermarket. Two new Italian restaurants. And as usual, more closings.
Starbucks Opens First Reserve Bakery Café in Shanghai
Starbucks has opened its first all-day dining Reserve Bakery Café with Italian bakery Princi in Shanghai, China. And for the first time—Starbucks brunch.