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Situated at the south end of Xintiandi, G-Plus, a clubbing brand from Hangzhou, is a big hit with locals and expats alike. This massive club is decorated with a gigantic LED screen and mega lighting system. Their loooud music focuses on generalist fare -- mash-up every night, with live hip hop sometimes on the menu.

Cinema shows English and Chinese movies. Mall movie theater, with lots of jewel toned velvet decor. Tickets are 100rmb, 110rmb for 3D. Tuesday, tickets are half price before 7pm. Wednesday is Ladies' Night (guy purchases 1 full price ticket, girl gets in free). Saturday and Sunday tickets are half price before noon. Sweet and salty popcorn, large is 28rmb.

Swank nouveau-Chinese fashion brand invests a little social capital and a lot of nouveau-Chinese decor (reappropriated bird cages; garish silks) into an upscale Chinese restaurant ("Cafe" is misleading). Menu designed by Jereme Leung, who once upon a time was the chef of Whampoa Club, and these days consults on a wide range of restaurants across Asia. Very fashion.

Long a standby for the expat set, this mid-range bar and grill in the heart of Xintiandi does a brisk business in suburban American faves like pastas, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood and steaks. It's also a solid option for a weekend brunch. Be sure to book ahead for outdoor seating, though.

The general agreement is that Simply Thai is just okay. Slightly pricey, the food tastes average, looks average, and is sized average. Service is slow and not particularly helpful. Admittedly, the good experiences at Simply Thai outnumber the bad, so it is worth a shot-- the result ultimately depends on the kind of day they're having.

Nestled in the heart of Xintiandi, Brown Sugar is one of Shanghai's more popular jazz clubs, and their stage hosts local and international jazz acts most nights of the week. It's Xintiandi, so expect an upscale albeit touristy experience, with a large crowd of international residents and guests. All manner of jazz on offer, along with world music and soul nights.

Crystal Jade is a chain from Singapore that's consistently packed for its combination of stylish decor and Cantonese cooking. Dim sum, in particular, is wildly popular. Most people go for the crispy pork belly, the roast pork, shrimp dumplings, mango pudding, and even xiao long bao. Xintiandi's store is the flagship, and often considered the best. Reservations are essential.

Situated in Xintiandi, Va Bene is an up-market Italian eatery that takes a two-pronged approach with its menu. One half of it is classic Italian pastas and mains. The other half takes a more experimental, bordering on molecular approach.

Paulaner is the most successful German restaurant chain in Shanghai and boasts three grandiose outlets on both sides of the Huangpu, including one in Xintiandi (although that one's mainly for tourists). All your standard German dishes are available herein

Upscale restaurant located in the famouse Xintiandi tourist precinct serving Shanghainese and Hong Kong dishes including Yum Cha or Dim Sum.