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From Surpass Court to Nasdaq dreams, how Jason Cai built Shanghai’s quiet restaurant empire.

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[Shanghai Famous] The New Boss at the Old Commune Social, Leon Wang

How one employee came back to preserve the spirit of a beloved restaurant.

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[Shanghai Famous]: Portrait of the Artist: Musician-Painter Daniel Espen in Shanghai

Internationally acclaimed artist available for your creative commissions

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[Shanghai Famous]: "Travel Muse" Cynthia Corona

Editor's Preface:Cynthia Corona is a graphic designer who has lived in Shanghai for the past six...

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[Shanghai Famous]: Candor Impressario, Melody Chen

SmartShanghai gets candid with the creative force behind Lyceum Theater’s beloved speakeasy...

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[Lil’Laoban]: Colin and Simon of Revolving Door

"Some people stay longer. Some people have a shorter amount of time in the city, but it's like...

4 years ago

[Shanghai Famous]: Danny of 2 Wheels

“The bikes I make represent my own style…”

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[Interview]; Oscar Fuchs’ ‘Mosaic of China’ Podcast Returns for Third Season

Interesting lives joined together in these interesting times…

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[Shanghai Famous]: Kathleen Lau, Yes... THAT Kathleen!

Wagas, Blue Frog, Cotton's, That's Shanghai, and yes... Kathleen's... she's had a hand in all of...

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Getting Drunk on Shanghai Love. Kia P. on Building a Beer Brand

Local Shanghai start-up homebrewer does good

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True Shanghai Legend: Bryce Jenner on 20 Years of Shanghai F&B

The Big Bamboo founder takes us through his time in Shanghai, up to his latest, Beast of the East...

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The Tremendous Story of M on the Bund

A big, long, insightful conversation with M’s Michelle Garnaut ahead of their closing on February 15

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[Shanghai Famous]: Marco Barbieri Da Marco

The chef behind Shanghai's most resilient Italian restaurant

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New Old Energy: A Conversation with Kenny from YY’s

The proprietor of one of Shanghai’s oldest bars looks back on 15 years

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Last orders and parting reflections from one of Shanghai's most soothing Insta accounts