This venue has now closed "Celebrity" chef David Laris consults on this swank, fusion eatery. A luxury marble interior and stuffed velvet couches complement views of the Huangpu River and the menu ranges from simple but elegant fish entrees to Russian caviar. A room of chocolate - various... Read more
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The Fat Olive Wine and Mezze Bar, created by celebrated Australian-Greek chef, David Laris. Greek Mezze (small bites and appetizers) paired with a an extensive array of international wines from both New and Old World with blackboard options by the glass and bottle. Read more
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Downstairs is a casual, straightforward restaurant with an eco-twist, conceived by David Laris for the eco-chic people of the Urbn Hotel. Aside from the "green" angle, you're left with a restaurant that is a casually stylish place to eat. The wine list is eminently... Read more
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The Fat Olive is a Mediterranean concept by prolific restauranteur David Laris. The menu features largely Greek-inspired cuisine with an extensive list of Old and New World wines. Read more
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The Purple Onion is yet another concept from the prolific David Laris, bringing his consultant touch to a secluded patio and tiny indoor area. He's installed Aussie chef Lex Hauser, who's turning out a punchy and bold mix of Mediterranean and comfort dishes for... Read more
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David Laris has revamped his formerly Mex-themed lounge and turned it into a classic cocktail lounge with a list of sophisticated cocktails -- subtle reinterpretations on the old cocktail canon. For snacks, there is a rolling menu of gourmet bar bites like artisan... Read more
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Chickens of The World -- stewed, fried, baked, grilled, braised, diced, sliced, chopped and shopped, as envisioned and conceived by David Laris. Read more
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The name does not lie. This private dining room by popular Aussie chef David Laris only seats 12. And the chairs are around one table. So if you're not with a party of 12, you may end up making some new friends for the evening. Dinner is a multi-course seasonal... Read more
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Le Sheng is Greek-Aussie golden boy David Laris attempt at going native. The result is an elegant marriage of new world sophistication with old school Shanghai cuisine. On offer is much of the entire canon of this city's cookery stylistically and aesthetically... Read more
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The Fat Olive Wine and Mezze Bar, created by celebrated Australian-Greek chef, David Laris. Greek Mezze (small bites and appetizers) paired with a an extensive array of international wines from both New and Old World with blackboard options by the glass and bottle. Read more
This venue has now closed Once upon a time, it was the expansive terrace for their penthouse suite. But Urbn hotel has converted it into a classy, intimate little rooftop Champagne lounge. Read more
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Chickens of The World -- stewed, fried, baked, grilled, braised, diced, sliced, chopped and shopped, as envisioned and conceived by David Laris. Read more
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Indoor, downtown golf club with six state-of-the-art golf simulators, a bar and restaurant by ubiquitous chef David Laris, membership packages, the lot.... Read more
This venue has now closed Authentic Mexican, conceived by David Laris, run by a Mexican chef, within the confines of the employee-only Expo Village. Read more
This venue has now closed The Fat Olive Wine and Mezze Bar, created by celebrated Australian-Greek chef, David Laris. Greek Mezze (small bites and appetizers) paired with a an extensive array of international wines from both New and Old World with blackboard options by the glass and bottle. Read more
This venue has now closed Chickens of the world -- rotisserie, fried, BBQ, grilled, herbed -- at a small-ish place mainly focused on takeaway. Conceived by David Laris, located in the employee-only Expo Village. Read more
This venue has now closed David Laris putting his Aussie heritage on display, at this small take-away shop for pies, both savory and sweet, in the employee-only Expo Village. Read more
This venue has now closed Restaurateur David Laris' catering service. Read more
This venue has now closed Restaurateur David Laris' catering service. Read more
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We've just received word from Le Sheng that it has shut its doors. In a splash email, the Shanghainese restaurant associated with consulting restaurateur David Laris offered little explanation other than it is "currently searching for a bigger, brighter and better [place] to relocate to." My guess is that the word... Read more...
Following the recent closure of Fat Olive and the other David Laris venues in Sinan Mansions , the Jinqiao Branch of Fat Olive also closed its doors late... Read more...
Yucca , 12 Chairs , The Fat Olive and The Funky Chicken , four venues associated with... Read more...
Only in Shanghai. Lunching in a Chinese restaurant created by a Greek-Aussie immigrant. Six menus, four courses, all under 200 kuai. Read more...
This just in from our "This Week in David Laris" Desk: The Purple Onion is set to close its doors this Sunday (January 15). The landlord, Old House Inn , has opted not to renew the Mediterranean restaurant's lease. Laris, however,... Read more...
I never understood the "Mexican chic" theme that David Laris conceived for Yucca . Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are bars in Mexico City that are sophisticated as any in Ginza, Tokyo. But, when I want to go out for "Mexican" I want margaritas and molé, not martini nights and 80 kuai baskets of tortilla chips. I... Read more...
Just how "native" can Shanghai's Greek-Aussie golden boy go? SmartShanghai hits up his latest restaurant Le Sheng to find out... Read more...
...And if after reading that interview off to the right you wonder where Ryan Noreiks went after leaving The Alchemist . Here is an update: he's been working for the Big Greek, the man, Mr. David Laris. Read more...
Well, you knew it was going to happen eventually. David Laris is going to open a Chinese restaurant. In his own words, "As a western Chef who has been in China for almost ten years, I wanted to merge my experience overseas with what I have learned here..." The name of the new concept is Le Sheng (乐笙), which, to the best of my knowledge, means "Happy Reed" in English. The... Read more...
They can take David Laris' namesake restaurant , but they'll be prying Martini Night from his cold, dead hands. That's right, people, Laris is bringing the ever-popular Thursday Martini Nights to
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After a six year run, fine dining flagship Laris quietly closed its doors on Monday, November 15. Three on the Bund were unwilling to comment and only confirmed the closing. David Laris, however, was available for a few words. The situation... Read more...
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David Laris is traveling around the Shanghai F&B Monopoly board again. He's just landed on Sinan Lu, and is about to cash in with the bank for a Villa on Sinan Lu. There's a major renovated villa development underway there. Laris will install four pieces under one roof: The Fat Olive, which PR says will be more... Read more...
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Is there anything David Laris can't, or won't, do?
No.
He is developing a concept for an upcoming downtown golf club, opening another Fat Olive , debuting The Pie Hole, polishing the details for his new
David Laris kicks off a new chef collaboration series, titled "Laris & Friends", by bringing down Max Levy from Beijing. Levy is the chef at Bei, in the Opposite House (at which Laris consulted, hence the connection), and has worked in well-respected Japanese... Read more...
In case you were wondering -- and judging by a recent press release specifically tailored to the question, a lot of you were -- David Laris has "completed his specific objectives and six months ago resigned from and since has had no role with 1933." Catch your breath. There's more. 1933's main cheerleader pulled the plug on the steakhouse he planned for the spot -- The Maverick -- but... Read more...
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Shanghai views and summer drinks by David Laris Read more...
I've finally decided to return David Laris' nine million phone calls and will be doing a lunch with him this Saturday. You can come too if you want. He's also invited over Dean Brettschneider, a master baker patissier and the pair will be taking us on a fantastic culinary cooking class voyage, signing some books, and then we'll all have lunch upstairs at
Turning four in Shanghai is an rare feat - at least if you are a restaurant. But Laris , brainchild of renowned chef David Laris has reached the benchmark. Attribute this longevity to food and decor far more creative than... Read more...
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