The latest technological advance in SmartShanghai's ongoing war to stay on top of new venues opening up around town, The Radar is a weapon of mass diversion, pinpointing the buzzed about bars, clubs, and restaurants in Shanghai, giving you strictly the facts. Zip zap.

The Fennel Lounge

After an abrupt eviction from Xingfu Lu, the team from Anar return with a new cocktail lounge, restaurant and local music space...

Dec 27th 11, by Justin Fischer


Le Sheng

Just how "native" can Shanghai's Greek-Aussie golden boy go? SmartShanghai hits up his latest restaurant Le Sheng to find out...

Dec 22nd 11, by Justin Fischer


Dr. Beer

Dr. Wine has expanded its nightlife practice by bringing on a new specialist. Please take a seat. Dr. Beer will be right with you.

Nov 29th 11, by Justin Fischer


Arcade

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B,A, select, START. New Arcade bar on Fuxing Lu on The Radar... Some pics and some...

Nov 23rd 11, by Morgan Short


Restaurant-Ecole Institut Paul Bocuse

SmartShanghai visits the new culinary school by legendary chef Paul Bocuse. Eating in the classroom is not only allowed... it's...

Nov 18th 11, by Justin Fischer


Sushi Raku

Craig Willis and Wagas tick off yet another box on their "world cuisine domination" list. This time they're doing Japanese

Nov 8th 11, by Justin Fischer


Prime 1921

New management, new chef, new menu. Sasha's tries to restore relevance to its name with yet another relaunch of its upstairs dining...

Nov 2nd 11, by Justin Fischer


X Bistro

Th' Rhumerie Bounty be plunderin' Ye Olde Mansions O' Sinan. And this time they be comin' on a ship equipped with a galley...

Oct 26th 11, by Justin Fischer


Shanhai

Shanghai gets Shanhai -- a new live music venue in north Jing'an. For those about to rock ... DUN, DUN, DUN ... we salute you.

Oct 12th 11, by Morgan Short


The Geisha

The latest from Collective Concepts, the guys behind The Apartment and The Food Central. I think they're turning Japanese. I really...

Sep 21st 11, by Justin Fischer