Food and Drink

Format: 2013-05-25
Format: 2013-05-25
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  • On Top of the Bund: Bar Rouge 2013-05-10 11:45

    Bar Rouge opened their new terrace in style last Friday, May 3rd. Soft saxophones and chilled beats lilted from the bar, while poised pole dancers lifted effortlessly into the night.

  • Johannes Lux: Brewmaster at Shanghai Brewery 2013-05-10 11:32

    It’s a bright afternoon in May. I’m sitting with Sam, manager of the Shanghai Brewery, and Johannes, newly appointed brewmaster at the Hengshan Road branch. Several small glasses sit before us, each filled with a sample of Johannes’ beer. Since his arrival in Shanghai several weeks ago, Johannes has tweaked the recipes of several beers already on the menu. He’s also created some new recipes that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

    The first beer we try is the wheat beer, or West River Weizen. The three of us agree that it’s a perfect summer drink. The flavour is light, sweet, and almost fruity. When you sip, the drink glides down effortlessly, leaving a summery memory behind.

  • SHEX Reviews: Mexico Lindo 2013-05-08 16:30

    The sky was blue on Lǎowái Jīe; we sat outside under a canopy. The first part of my Tex-ican adventure was a mint chocolate margarita. As soon as I sipped, I had the impression I was tasting an after-dinner mint, rather than a drink laden with tequila and and mint and chocolate liquor.

  • CW TV Episode 8: Fine French Dining 2013-04-27 13:04



    The week’s CWTV takes us to new heights: the Pudong Shangri La's Jade on 36. This renowned Shanghai venue has always had a menu even better than the mesmerising views. Now the restaurant has a new executive chef from France, as well as a new cocktail menu. Lindsey tries a cocktail before meeting Franck-Elie Laloum, the recently arrived chef. Finally, our host enjoys her meal and takes in the view from the thirty-sixth floor.

  • SHEX Reviews: Lotus Eatery 2013-04-10 13:29



    A trip to the Lotus Eatery is a vibrant adventure, straight into one of China’s most colourful cuisines. Sophia Yang, joint owner of the restaurant, came to Shanghai from Yunnan ten years ago. Six years later, her younger sister also came to Shanghai with her husband and family. Sophia tells me her brother-in-law enjoys cooking; it was partly his idea to open a Yunnan restaurant.

  • CW TV Episode 6: Gothic Dining 2013-03-29 15:39

    The latest CW TV takes us to the restaurant we’ve been praying for. Lindsey visits Capo, a Renaissance-themed restaurant with the appearance of a church. With an interior inspired by Da Vinci’s last supper, there are candles, classical art and selected antique pieces. The menu is as well thought out as the interior design, with steak as the main speciality. Watch the video to find out more, and don’t miss the special offer Capo is offering in conjunction with CW TV.

  • SHEX Reviews：Casalingo 2013-03-29 14:40

    Nestled among the long, straight roads and high rises of Pudong, lies a restaurant that will fly you from Shanghai to Italy. There’s no airport here, just a range of freshly cooked and imported menu options that take your taste buds across continents. Only opened for a week, Casalingo boasts a sumptuous array of flavours, all available all on the first floor of the freshly opened Shanghai Marriott Pudong East hotel in Jinqiao.

    The atmosphere of the restaurant is light and easy; sunlight falls in through wide, tall, windows. Even on a cloudy day, this creates an atmosphere where you can sit back in the comfortably decorated interior of the restaurant.

    As soon as I sat down, I was treated to some warm, fresh Italian bread. The bread is baked every day in the restaurant, and there are plans for a bakery in the future.

  • SHEX Reviews: Shangri-La's Jade On 36 2013-03-21 18:24



    This year, Shangri-La’s signature French restaurant, Jade On 36, made #45 in Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. Chef, Franck-Elie Laloum has been running the restaurant for the past year and a half, and while the menu is predominantly French, Franck-Elie loves to experiment with ingredients he finds when traveling around the world. After making the “50 Best“ list, the chef decided to launch a Spring lunch menu to celebrate the achievement.

  • SHEX Reviews: Origin 2013-03-13 15:50



    Located in Tianzifang, Origin has been serving up healthy eats for 5 years running. They are currently serving a special set menu to celebrate their anniversary. For a restaurant, 5 years is a long time, especially in Shanghai where restaurants come and go like fashion trends. We decided to stop by and see what’s so fresh about Origin.

    When you step inside you’ll notice right away that it’s bright and clean. One thing that continues to bring back customers besides the food is the green smiley face from the Food Safety Inspection Notification.

    Origin’s menu focuses on fresh and healthy meal and they always tweaking the menu for each season. Of course there are certain staples on the menu that won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Two of the most ordered items are the chicken quesadillas and Asian lunch set.

  • Bund 18: Lasers, Legs and Long Drinks 2013-03-11 23:10


    Afraid of elevators? Hate the tight space, the boring music and the inevitable push and shove by people who go overboard with their body odour? There is a cure and it’s right here in Shanghai. And no, it’s not based on Daoist medicine, so no need to swallow those smelly roots. It’s ironically just a simple elevator.

    It’s conveniently located at one of the most expensive, extravagant addresses on the bund. 18 ZhongShan Road. Home to some of the most exclusive evening/night time venues out there, you’ll be sure to have a good time and diminish your cash reserves. So make sure you work hard all week to afford and deserve it. Reservations and/or knowing the right people for all the venues is a must, so make a few calls and get organized, otherwise it’s a short ride.