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Over ten years of articles critiquing this city we live in, from activity lists to deeper culture reads.

[Tested]: T3, the New Didi Alternative That Let’s You Ride Like a Diplomat

2021-06-24 - By Angela Dai

We’re riding in style with this new ride hailing APP. For now, at least. Read more...
That Presidential Glow: Getting a Spray Tan in Shanghai

2020-11-20 - By Beth Roulston

We can't travel, but we can sure look like we have! Read more...
We Bought, Cooked and Tested Three Vegetarian 'Meats'. These are the Results.

2020-07-13 - By Cindy Kuan

Experimenting with Omnipork, Beyond and Z-Rou. Read more...
[Tested]: Conquering The Great Mall Climbing Wall of China

2020-01-20 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Why? Because it's there. Read more...
[Tested]: Cantina Agave's Unlimited Taco Tuesday

2019-09-03 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

You know that bit in the Simpsons where Bart sees a sign that reads "100 tacos for 100usd" and he's like "boy I sure could go for 100 tacos right about now"? Classic. Relatable. Timeless. Anyway. Xuhui's most popular Mexican eatery Read more...
[Tested]: Five Popular Mosquito Killers

2019-05-31 - By Suzy Dodd

Zapping mosquitoes in the name of science. Read more...
[Tested]: 5 Korean Hangover Cures

2018-12-24 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Testing the South Korean magic drinks in anticipation of New Year's Eve. Read more...
[Tested]: The Other Ride Sharing Apps

2018-09-07 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

With Didi announcing a temporary halt in services between the hours of 11pm-5am starting Saturday and lasting a week, we tested alternatives. Not Read more...
[Tested]: The Huangpu Riverside Bike Trail

2018-07-27 - By Sarah Boorboor

SmSh, blazing trails from Yangpu to Xupu Bridge. Here's a look at what's new along that seemingly ever-evolving 25km bike / walkway trail on the Pudong side of the Huangpu. Read more...
[Tested]: Meituan Dache: The Other Ride-Sharing App

2018-03-22 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

A challenger appears! Meituan launches a new ride-sharing app. It's like Didi, minus the horrible passenger rating you've racked up. How does it fare? Read more...
[Tested]: Laiba Beverages Cocktail Delivery

2017-12-21 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

The fellows at Laiba Beverages (in partnership with Michael Chen of The Cannery ) have condensed the craft cocktail... Read more...
[Tested]: Didi's Luxurious New 'Luxe' Service

2017-11-14 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Didi has launched its newest tier of premier service. More premier than Didi Premier is Didi Luxe; luxury sedan, private chauffeur, complimentary Evian. We kick the bespoke tires, rub the executive leather seats, and see if the chauffeur stands... Read more...
[Tested]: Y Closet, Finally Clothes as Transient as You Are

2017-10-24 - By Sarah Boorboor

Here’s a rental service that keeps your clothes on constant rotation. It's called Y Closet and it's big, like walk-in big, with operations in 40 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The online platform has also got... Read more...
[Tested]: Via Stelle: Food Delivery to the Michelin Stars

2017-09-21 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

This fancy schmancy new food delivery service has been burning up the advertorial echo chamber with their "Michelin-standard" meals for your microwave at home. But is it any good? Read more...
[Tested]: Hummus House, a New Delivery Service Dedicated to Mashed Chickpeas

2017-08-31 - By Sarah Boorboor

Hanady Awada, the Lebanese-American cook behind Recipe Nomad has decided to answer the pleas of neighbors and friends by selling her food. Not the whole enchilada, just her hummus. The operation’s... Read more...
[Tested]: Cook in Shanghai

2017-08-17 - By Sarah Boorboor

Cook in Shanghai’s been around for a minute. They started giving small classes in 2012 and have grown to include over a dozen classes, from how to make lamian to natural... Read more...
[Tested]: The Shanghai Call Center

2017-07-31 - By Sarah Boorboor

Did you know Shanghai has a free, 24-hour translation service? We put them through the paces to see how good they really are. Read more...
[Tested]: ‘Venus Body Shaping’ Fat Blasting Machine

2017-07-24 - By Morgan Short

Looking for a few easy answers at the Dragonfly. SmSh getting that bikini bod with the latest technology. Read more...
[Tested]: FitFam, The Community Workout

2017-06-06 - By Sarah Boorboor

Free at last, we are free at last! Free from the gym that is. Leave your wallet at home. All you need with FitFam is a positive attitude. Read more...
[Tested]: The Xiang Qi Electric Bike

2017-03-30 - By SmSh

Mobike and Ofo are convenient, but this one you don't even need to pedal. Read more...

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