It’s been one hell of a year to say the least, particularly for those of us based in China. We’ve seen ‘The Tweeter in Chief’ launch (and then halt) a trade war between the world’s two leading economic powers, Fan Bingbing disappear and then reappear (with a major fine to pay) and another record-breaking Singles’ Day haul for Alibaba. To wrap up 2018, our editorial team has put together a list of the year’s most unforgettable viral stories, recounting major occurrences that defined the worlds of sports, tech, arts, fashion and food. Here’s to another year of eclectic, weird and wonderful life in China, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
If there's one thing we've learned about Shanghai’s F&B scene, that lesson would be: Do not get too attached. Case in point, 2018 is the year in which some of the city's oldest institutions went down proving that in this city, anything can happen.
The Beaver: Sept 2004 – Dec 2018
Image courtesy The Beaver
5am memories remain forever.
elEfante: Feb 2013 – Feb 2018
Image courtesy elEfante
May pitchers of sexy sangria sing thee to thy rest, beloved brother of el Willy and Tomatito.
Happy Buddha: May 2014 – July 2018
Image courtesy Happy Buddha
No one spread more plant-based comfort food in a lifetime.
Bordertown: Oct 2017 – Sept 2018
Image via feilandxo/Dianping
Where there are burgeritos, there are always miracles.
Unico: Sept 2012 – Aug 2018
Image by Markovic Nebojsa for That's
Those perfect mojitos and salsa nights gone wild though…
Sasha's: Sept 1997 – Dec 2018
Image via Liu Xia/Flickr
Farewell esteemed theater patron and provider of endless brunches.
Kaiba: Oct 2008-Apr 2018
Image courtesy Kaiba
They brought Belgian beer to Shanghai, may they rest in peace.
Zapata's: April 2004 – Dec 2018
Image via Zapata's Facebook
We will mourn the loss of free tequila earned dancing on bars for all our days.
The Chop Chop Club: Feb 2017 – Aug 2018
Image by Betty Richardson/That's
Charred octopus and raspberries essential are among the shortcuts to happiness.
Specters: Dec 2017 – Oct 2018
Image by That's Shanghai
You can't kill what was always dead... wait... they're baaack!
[Cover image via Pexels.com]
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