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    • CE LA VI Lets All Staff Go, Suspends Operations, Puts Future "Under Review"

      New nightclub and restaurant Ce La Vi has wrapped up operations on the Bund for the foreseeable future, if not for good, according to company statements. The luxury nightlife chain has locations in Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo and, as of November 2019, Bund 27 on the eighth floor of The House of Roosevelt. On 7 February, they announced in email that "it will be suspending operations... until further notice in light of the current trading environment in the city." In a followup email on 17 February, they confirmed they have "offered voluntary separation terms to all our staff", which have been accepted, and that their "future strategy for Shanghai is under review". Don't call it over, in other words, but we're not playing this game for a while. They promise to issue an update "in due course".

    • First High-Profile Casualty: Morton's Closes IAPM Restaurant for Good Due to Outbreak

      Morton's IAPM branch has closed and cited the COVID-19 outbreak as the reason, according to a company notice. The steak and martini house closed for good on 11 February citing the "difficulties of the industry" and an "inability to continue operating". Other Morton's branches in Lujiazui and Changning appear to be unaffected. Maybe the first high-profile place to be pushed over the edge by the Special Period, but unfortunately, undoubtedly not the last. Click the jump to see the original document in Chinese. Read on

    • Parkway Has a Hotline to Ask a Doctor Questions About Coronavirus

      So many questions floating about, so few experts to answer them. Do masks work or not? How long is the incubation period? Is your dry throat from sitting under the AC all day, or should you check into a clinic? You could scour the internet for clues and answers, sifting through the bunk and hokum, or you could just call a doctor. Parkway has set up a hotline (or rather, a service on their existing hotline) that lets you ask a doctor questions directly. The number is 400 819 6622, then 2 for English and 9 for the special service. They were all busy on my first try, but on my second, I got through to Dr. Tan, who answered my questions about masks and the incubation period quickly and with the confidence of someone with letters after their name. Yup. It works. Stop worrying. Give them a call.

    • F1 Postponed Because Of You Know, The Thing

      As the general nixing of large gatherings of people continues, F1 is the latest to announce that they're postponing the Chinese Grand Prix vroom-vroom championship, originally set to take place on April 17-19. According to the organization FIA, quoted in Shine, "The FIA and F1 Formula 1 have taken these measures in order to ensure the health and safety of the travelling staff, championship participants and fans." It's a postponement, not a cancellation, but they haven't announced new dates yet. If you bought tickets on SmartTicket, your reservations will stay valid for the new dates, but if you'd like a refund, get in touch here.

    • Jing'an and Xuhui Shut Down 99% of Remaining Restaurants and Bars

      It was hardly a cornucopia of choice two days ago in the downtown restaurant world, but things have suddenly taken a more serious turn. Starting on Tuesday, Jing'an district began closing, and in some cases, sealing, the handful of restaurants and bars that remained open for business. "This business is temporarily closed during the epidemic," a tamper-proof sign on The Rooster says. "Let's overcome this together, thanks for your cooperation." No word was given on when the period will be over. That was followed on Wednesday by a similar wave of closures in Xuhui district, as authorities went door-to-door and closed the majority of restaurants and bars. Many places have switched to take-away or delivery. Huangpu (so Xintiandi and the Bund) seems less affected thus far. Grocery stores and many bodegas remain open as always (and available for delivery). If you decide to leave the house and visit a venue in the coming days and weeks, make sure to call ahead, even if our list says they're open. The situation changes by the hour.
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    • Five Questions: With the Owner of a Chain of Wuhan Re Gan Mian Stores in Shanghai

      If there's one job in F&B you don't want right now, it's this guy's: Liu Gao runs a chain of Wuhan noodle shops across Shanghai. You can imagine how that's treating him now, even as he keeps two of them open in the hopes of bringing in something to offset payroll and rent. I spoke to the Hubei native this afternoon to see how things are going for him. Click the jump! Read on

    • Concerts and Live Music are Basically Over Til March, If You Hadn't Guessed

      We know that events are not happening any time soon, but what exactly are concert halls saying? Basically, everything is over until March, at least. The big theaters (Culture Square, Shanghai Oriental Art Center, Grand Theatre) are closed until at least March; SSO has cancelled everything until the end of April. For jazz and funk, it's a similar situation. JZ doesn't know exactly when they can open (no one does, really), but they are hoping for March, as are Shake, Heyday, Blue Note (no performances until May), and Jazz at Lincoln Center, who are optimistically hoping for a February 23 return. If you've purchased tickets to any events during the closed period on SmartTicket, we've already started to get in touch about refunds.

    • Praise Be! Homeslice Restarts Delivery, Rye & Co Reopens, Madison Kitchen Returns

      First the closings were meant to last until February 2. So we waited. Then it was extended to February 10, and we waited. And the day came, and some venues announced they would actually be staying shut another week. Even more places said they'd remain closed until March 1, or whenever the authorities give them the okay to reopen. But lo, on the nineteenth day, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. It was a delivery guy. He bore Homeslice pizza, and Heritage's resurrected Madison Kitchen sandwiches, and tidings of Rye & Co reopening. And there was much rejoicing. Check our big list of places that are open, updated as of February 11.

    • Hey F&B People, When Do You Re-Open?

      We could really use a drink. Or a galette. Or a free-flow brunch. Or a steak. Anything that isn't cup-noodles and microwaved leftovers from Christmas, honestly. As you may have noticed, we tried to keep up with the rollercoaster of amended, re-amended, extended, shortened and loop-the-loop opening hours during the holidays, but seeing as the holidays are kinda-sorta over, it's time to put some order back in our lives. Restaurant people. Cafe people. Bar people. Let us know when you're reopening. Get in touch here.
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    • These Grocery Stores, Food Shops and Bodegas Are Online and Do Delivery

      If you haven’t already figured out the perfect grocery shopping routine, and still have to put on a mask to shop for vegetables, know that there are some other options out there to supply your kitchen. The first, which you might not have known about, is Eleme. Yes, Eleme does groceries. On the front page, click the blue circle that says 商超 in the icon and 商超便利 underneath it. That will bring up a new page. Click the left-most icon, which says 超市 and it will bring up the supermarkets within the delivery range for your house. For me, that included City Shop, City’super, JustFresh and starmart, which stock most of what you need between them, and can save a few trips outside. You’ll also find specialists like Alimentari, bodegas like Laura’s and Casa Daily, and big chains Ole and Aldi, depending on your location. (Aldi also has a WeChat Mini Program here.) There’s also Hema, though that has had a message for several days saying they have a shortage of deliverymen, and it’s best to shop in the stores. Separately, some individual shops or companies are offering their own delivery. Swiss Butchery does meats and cheeses through their e-shop (next day delivery, 50rmb fee for orders under 600rmb) and online butcher Yingos is still running (search Yingos on WeChat). Kate & Kimi are delivering in Shanghai as usual. Epermarket says they are 95% back to normal. Members-only club Sam’s Club has an online platform, and JD.com has a grocery site as well. Or, if you’re just in the mood for a good, cleansing SHOP, Costco is still open, albeit on limited hours (closes at 7pm until further notice).

    • Have a Look at These Practical Guidelines for Restaurants Dealing with the Coronavirus

      Mark Klingspon operates several of this city's high-profile restaurant and lounges, including The Nest, The Cannery, and now Korean BBQ spot JUJU. Over the last week, he has been putting together guidance for his restaurant group in preparation of re-opening on how to deal with the hygiene aspect of potentially operating a restaurant in the time of coronavirus. Initially intended as an internal document, he has decided to share the 30+ page instructions in the hopes that it will help any other F&B operators trying to formulate their own response and set up their own guidelines. Click here to see the full English PDF version and here to see it in Chinese. At a minimum, it's an interesting insight into how restaurateurs are handling this major hygiene challenge. A couple takeaways: separate staff dormitories by travel history; offer disposable cutlery; wrap clean cutlery in plastic wrap; keep fingernails short; mandatory self-quarantine for staff who have traveled through seven eastern or southern Chinese cities, including Ningbo and Shenzhen; mandatory hourly hand-washing; and the removal of raw foods from the menu, even if it is not law. Stay clean!

    • Here's a Map of the Fever Clinics in Downtown Shanghai

      If you're feeling sick these days, and you are running a temperature, it's necessary to visit an official fever clinic to get checked out. There are more than 60 around Shanghai, but we've listed and mapped the 20+ clinics in Huangpu, Jing'an and Xuhui districts. Click here to see that map. To see how to get to it in the app, hit the jump. Read on

    • Here Are Five Historic Walks To Enjoy In The Empty City, You'll Be Fine

      The perambulatory academics at Historic Shanghai took one look at the epidemic that has locked most of the city inside and thought, "Perfect. Time for a walk." They've organized five walks in the coming week, taking full advantage of the deserted streets and their own steely indifference. When asked if they were worried about bao'ans responding to a tour group showing up in their lilong the way Vienna did to the Mongols, Historic Shanghai's official response was "so far, so good." So far, so good, Shanghai. We're gonna be okay! Read on

    • The Super Bowl Stops For No Bug: These Places Are Still Showing It

      The city might be quiet and your friends are at home wiping down their groceries with alcohol pads, but the Super Bowl, the bro-est of the bro-games, stops for no virus. A couple of places have bowed out (Cages, Boxing Cat Brewery, Calypso) but the game is still happening as usual with watch parties at Pudong's Kerry Hotel (opens 7am, first come first served), Big Bamboo (6.30am opening), Blind Pig (6.30am opening), Co. Cheese (6am opening) and Abbey Road (6.30am opening). After calling around, they all said you'll be fine to just walk right in. The only place that seems to be busy is The Rooster, who are showing the game but say they are fully booked, so maybe avoid that one.

    • These are the Contact Details for 10 Major Consulates in China

      The situation with the virus is changing hour by hour, and in addition to keeping on top of news sources, both local and international, you might want to consider following your home country's government communications — or at least registering with the consulate, if you haven't already. Some have quite sophisticated operations and are up-to-date with news. The British Ambassador, for example, is sharing letters on the UK Consular WeChat account, while the US government is updating its official WeChat account several times a day with new information. Not all countries are so active but here's a handy list of the contact information for ten major consulates (sorry, not every single one) or embassies, in case you need to get in touch with your government in the coming days and weeks. Click through to see that. Read on
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