The Guild is a relatively new project brought to the buzzing street of Keong Saik by Hong Kong’s largest independent craft brewery, Young Masters. The ambiance is that of a thoroughly polished upmarket gastro-pub. You’d expect a bit of roughness from a taproom, instead the environment is neat, dimly lightened, busy with lively chatters of the patrons who enjoy many a few pints of the good stuff.
A Guide to Jurong West Hawker Center
With the moving from Shanghai to Singapore I haven’t really been able to produce any long-form content in the past couple of months. Organizing paperwork, packing, shipping stuff including a boyfriend and a dog across lands and seas, finding a new home and surviving in the equatorial heat has proven harder than expected – and…
Yi’s Goose House: Me Goose-ta!
Yi’s Goose House is the sort of hole in the wall that may not look very promising to the average western diner. To me, even at first sight, it looks like the promised land of everything yummy that China’s got to offer.
DMBA 2018 – A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
DRiNK Magazine has been bringing the best of Asia’s beverage industry together for the past few years, creating an incredible educational and entertainment program of pop-ups from the world’s best bars in Shanghai. They’ve given our local cocktail connoisseurs and aficionados the great chance of exploring the world of drinks, all in the comfort of…
Creative Japanese Food with a Hint of Germany at UMI, Taikoo Hui
[This venue has since been closed and substituted with yet another hot pot restaurant] Taikoo Hui has been positioning itself as a fine dining mall nestling various high-end restaurant concepts that aim at satisfying the palates of Shanghai’s most discerning diners. UMI Restaurant & Terrace is the latest addition to Taikoo Hui, offering a German-influenced Japanese…
Hoppy Time! Stone Brewing has Landed in Shanghai
Greatly anticipated new opening, at least among the craft beer loving community, Stone Brewing has landed in Shanghai. Taking up the huge space next to Cannery on the rapidly developing Yuyuan Lu stretch, Stone Brewing offers a virtually endless craft beer program and solid, well-calibered American comfort food.
Take a Peek at New Boutique Hotel, The Shanghai EDITION
Highly anticipated and hyped new boutique hotel The Shanghai EDITION, is now open on Nanjing Dong Lu, near Henan Lu, a stone’s throw from The Bund. Obviously I had to go take a look, and was lucky enough to receive a complete tour by Eddy Ding, the affable Signature Restaurant and Bar Lounge General Manager….
Best New Restaurants of 2018 (So Far!)
This year has definitely been a success in terms of great new restaurant openings. Among Asia’s prominent F&B hubs, Shanghai has been taking it to the next level as the influence of Michelin Guide and The World’s 50 Best lists is growing in Mainland China. More and more chefs are aiming to being recognized by…
Food with Character in a Stylish Ambiance: Blackbird Nails It!
OHA Design, the design and architecture firm behind OHA Eatery and Bar No. 3, is bringing Blackbird back to life at new lifestyle hub Columbia Circle. As you enter and walk deeper into the Changning commercial complex, you’ll soon notice a stunning glass building. Designed by acclaimed Dutch architect and Harvard professor Rem Koolhaas, Blackbird’s…
New Stuff All Shanghai Foodies Need to Know
While I’m preparing my list of favorite new restaurants that opened in 2018 so far, I thought of giving you a quick update on some juicy news and latest discoveries. So here’s a list of stuff all Shanghai respectable foodies need to know (and eat!). Taian Table has launched their 2.0 menu concept. From now,…
Tested and Re-Tested: Canton Table Wins the Cantonese Food Game.
Canton Table is the latest addition to the Three on the Bund family, and what I consider one of my favorite restaurant openings in the past (too many) months. It’s so good after the invited tasting I had to immediately go back with friends, and I’m looking forward to my next visit already. The vast…
Fresh Off the Boat: LAGO by Julian Serrano at the Bellagio Hotel.
Who hasn’t heard of the opening of LAGO by Julian Serrano, raise your hand! Oh, everyone has… Even if many foodies have heard of this new restaurant opening, it’s nevertheless exciting news: the Bellagio Hotel will be hosting a branch of famous Como Lake inspired LA restaurant. Hotel dining is ramping up in Shanghai like…
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