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Shanghai Restaurant Review: Racines

Exquisite new bistro in the former French Concession is another hidden gem in Shanghai's crown.

by Betty Richardson, 16 June 2015

Shanghai Restaurant Review: Sweet & Sour

Ambitious new restaurant bites off more than it can chew taking on Fortune Cookie's monopoly on international Chinese food.

by Betty Richardson, 15 June 2015

It's Time For Hepcat's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest

Hepcat bar is holding a hot dog eating competition this Saturday, and they want you to take part.

by Betty Richardson, 11 June 2015

Shanghai Cafe Review: Prée Ice Cream Lounge

Premium ice cream 'lounge' in Xintiandi with exclusive ingredients, made to order using a Swiss-made PacoJet machine. But can RMB88 ice cream ever taste that sweet?

by Betty Richardson, 11 June 2015

Restaurant Review: The Bull & Claw

New restaurant on Xikang Lu specializing in three things and three things only: lobster, steak and craft beers. But does it compare to the London original from which it takes its concept?...

by Betty Richardson, 02 June 2015

Restaurant Review: naked BITE

Eco-chic new restaurant, cafe and bar from the masterminds behind Moganshan's Naked Retreats in the former French Concession.

by Betty Richardson, 27 May 2015

Restaurant Review: Vietnamese at Pho Zen

Small but perfectly formed new Vietnamese place off Yongkang Lu, serving hearty bowls of rare beef pho with very reasonably priced sides.

by Betty Richardson, 27 May 2015

Who Runs The F&B World? (Girls)

We caught up with some of the city’s most prominent female foodie entrepreneurs to find out: in a city as notoriously trend-driven and fickle as Shanghai, why start here?

by Betty Richardson, 21 May 2015