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[On The Radar] St. Regis Bar, The Antique

2017-08-17 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

On this week's show, a pair of watering holes that do interesting things with your daily tipple. Read more...
We Talk To Mamahuhu About Their Comeback, What They've Been Up To, And Staying Relevant

2017-08-16 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Comedy video troupe Mamahuhu have made their return to the internet after a two-year hiatus where they got jobs as Uber drivers, foot masseurs, and bums living in the mountains. We were dubious about that, so we met up with Alessio, Matt, Johnny, Kay, Xi and Jorge (no Andy) for a chat over a few beers about why the comeback,... Read more...
[On the Radar]: Lychee

2017-07-19 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

SmSh checks out Cotton Ding's refurbished, redone three-story lanehouse, inspired by one of China's four classic beauties. Read more...
[On the Radar]: FUKU Sushi, Kiss the Tiramisu

2017-06-21 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

This week, we've got a pair of brand-new tiny spots on Fumin Lu where you couldn't have a sit-down meal even if you wanted to. Read more...
[On The Radar]: The Bull & Claw, Porky's

2017-06-14 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

A pair of new venues on this week's radar. Bull & Claw finds a home and Blue Marlin re-brands as Porky's. Read more...
You Can Get Sex Toys From Vending Machines Now, Hey!

2017-06-14 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Behind a small door on Wuning Lu is a vending machine that sells sex stuff. All kinds of sex stuff you can buy in sweet, sweet solitude. Read more...
[How To]: Use DiDi Now That It's In English

2017-05-31 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

The new English-language Didi interface rolled out to us. Another win for cross-seat communication. We try out the Chinese Uber, except in English. Read more...
[On The Radar]: Paramount

2017-05-11 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

One of Shanghai's iconic nightclubs of yore gets a new lease on wealth. Here's a look inside the Paramount in the 21st century. Read more...
We Stood in Line for an Hour for Coco Chanel Coffee and Makeup

2017-04-18 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

We dive deep into the world of brand synergy for a cup of coffee. Read more...
[On The Radar]: Xixi Bistro

2017-04-14 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Xixi Bistro is back on the scene. Here's a look inside. Read more...

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