Category: Shanghai

Yang Lan: The Generation that’s remaking China

“Yang Lan, a journalist and entrepreneur who’s been called “the Oprah of China,” offers insight into the next generation of young Chinese citizens — urban, connected (via microblogs) and alert to injustice.”

For those interested or already involved with China, this is a must see TED Talk that highlights the direction that youth in China are heading towards. If one thing is for sure, we must pay attention to the needs, demands and considerations of these up and coming youth that will indadvertedly have so much influence on the World around us.

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Private Life

Taken from Valentine Sorret’s “Shanghai Snapshots”

I am the most important lady in China. you do not even know it. It’s not a joke! As soon as I’m in your life, you cannot do without me.

Whatever you try to hide from me, sooner or later, I will find out.

Your drawers tell me about your days.

Your bed sheets tell me about your nights.

I am, Ayi.

 

 

Shintori

This temple of Japanese find dining is easy to miss from the outside, so look for an unmarked doorway set in a gray wall by a bamboo-lined passageway. Inside there’s a warehousefeel with concrete, glass and steel decor under lofty ceilings, and thugh the surroundings are minimalist they are very comfortable.

The open kitchen serves delicious and great quality sushi as well as other Japanese favorites. Quality comes at a cost however, expect to pay RMB¥65 for a single piece of fatty tuna sashimi. Although, it’s worth it. Order a beer and get the black olive flavored beef cubes or try the Unagi over rice. Top notch.

Remember to book ahead especially for more than 2 people.

803 Julu Lu,
near Fumin Lu
巨鹿路803号,
近富民路

 

The Apartment

A night at ‘The Apartment’ is quite literally the feeling you get attending a rich friends party at their luxe new york loft apartment, only better. The homely setting loses it’s warmth when the lights go down but that’s when the party begins. Music is usually fresh, and I mean what’s not to like about a DJ playing off a grand piano in an ‘apartment’ full of 300 or so swanky shanghai expats grooving to funk, hip-hop, 80’s and 90’s mixes. It’s like we never left home, only we’re all in Shanghai at ‘The Apartment’. The rooftop terrace makes for a good retreat from all the fuss downstairs, but when you’re done with your little slip away with that cute brunette you ought to go back down and have more fun. Happy hour is Mon-Fri from 2pm-8pm while ladies drink free champagne till 11pm on thursdays. Tasty. Did I mention they do food too?

3/F, 47 Yongfu Lu,
near Fuxing Xi Lu
永福路47号3楼,
近复兴西路

www.theapartment-shanghai.com

Tian Zi Fang 田子坊

Known as “the warehouse of arts and crafts”, Tianzi Fang invokes the atmosphere of Soho in New York but in a quintessentially Shanghai lilong (narrow lane) setting. This place used to be a dingy street bazaar before the government repaved the main road in 1998. Soon after, a few famous artists such as Chen Yifei and Er Dongqiang set up galleries and workshops here, attracting waves of budding artists to follow suit.

As artistic types flocked to the area, a slew of cafes, bistros and bars as well as lifestyle, fashion and craft shops opened up. All this has made getting lost in Tianzi Fang’s labyrinth of narrow lanes a popular pass-time of many, including myself.

I ♥ 田子坊

Noodle Bull

Looking for a chic noodle joint in Shanghai? Good food, low prices and no catches. Noodle Bull looks like the kind of place that’s going to hit your pocket hard, but the dishes are really affordable. Simple noodles done the stylish way are served up in great quantities.

The service is quick which makes the restaurant an ideal place for lunch, but the chilled out vibe and delectable food may have you wanting to hang around for longer.

Try the spicy beef noodle soup.

ADDRESS:

1/F, Mansion,
291 Fumin Lu,
near Changle Lu
富民路291号1楼,
近长乐路