3 New Restaurants in Shanghai: The Merchants, Charbon, Drunk Lee Bistro
Open-flame grilling and dry-aged fish and fowl at The Merchants, Paul Pairet opens Charbon, a casual grill serving skewers and sundaes in iapm.
Shanghai Wine Bistro Le Verre a vin Gets A Refresh
Le Verre a vin, one of Shanghai’s longest standing wine bars, relocates to Ferguson Lane with an upgrade in both food and ambiance.
3 New Openings in Shanghai: Restaurant Fu, KRU On Tap, Huata
The OHA Group opens Restaurant Fu, a traditional Cantonese restaurant; The Flask Group opens bistro-bar KRU On Tap, and upscale Spanish restaurant Huata.
Bastard: Hip & Trendy Contemporary Chinese Restaurant in Shanghai
This season’s hyped up new opening in Shanghai is Bastard, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Jing’an by chef Michael Janczewski.
Playful Rum-Based Drinks at Cocktail Bar Sugar Area
Sugar Area is a rum-focused cocktail bar near Tianzifang led by award winning bartender Jackie Lo. Havana bar party vibes.
Creative Coconut Water Drinks at Cucurucu
Cucurucu is a café that does creative coconut water based drinks. You’ve heard of juice bars, right? Well, this is a coconut water bar.
Viva! Portuguese Restaurant in Shanghai for Seafood & Brunch
A humble yet surprisingly spirited restaurant devoted to Portuguese food in Shanghai. Traditional Portuguese dishes, lots of seafood, and free-flow brunch.
Rumor For Yoshoku, Japanese-Western Foods Like Hamburger Steak
Rumor is a tiny café brimming with character that does yoshoku, a style of Japanese cuisine influenced by western/non-Japanese food.
Favori Rosé: The Wine That Saved Me During Lockdown
This rosé saved me during lockdown! And I’m here to tell you all about Chateau Favori, an organic winery in Provence, and why I love drinking rosé.
The Best Ice Cream & Gelato Shops in Shanghai (Updated Jan 2025)
Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt—here’s where to get the best in Shanghai. Plus, dairy-free ice cream, delivery options & to-go tubs.