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

Symmetry Breakfast's Michael Zee Says Farewell to Shanghai

2021-07-22 - By Jacob Aldaco

Last orders and parting reflections from one of Shanghai's most soothing Insta accounts Read more...
[Made in China]: Z-Rou's Frank Yao

2021-01-08 - By Songbei Zhang

We talked to the founder of the plant-based alternative about delicious and/or ethical consumption. Read more...
Here's A Glimpse of What Partying At teamLab's MASTER Club Is Like

2020-12-03 - By SmSh

Epilepsy warning: lots of flashing lights. Read more...
This Is the Only Place in Shanghai to Have Coffee with a Bear Claw

2020-12-01 - By Songbei Zhang

You know what would improve your cup of joe? How about a bear claw? How about having it served to you by a fluffy anonymous bear claw, from a literal hole in the wall, followed by a pat on the head. No? Read more...
Here's Five Good Things to Eat at the New Foodie Social

2020-11-27 - By Christopher St Cavish

A pop-up by Tai'an Table, a Homeslice exclusive, Canto roast meats, Sichuan tofu noodles and special pho. Read more...
Wanghong Wannabe: Pork Office is the Ultimate in Internet Gimmickry

2020-11-21 - By Christopher St Cavish

Barflow, as a group, has always loved a good gimmick. They put Jagermeister in instant noodles at their cocktail bar on Shaanxi Lu. They... Read more...
Tim Ho Wan Does Good, Famous Dim Sum. I Don't Like It.

2020-10-27 - By Christopher St Cavish

Earnest har gow or corporate hype balloon? Read more...
Lucky You Cafe is a Hong Kong Canteen With a Hint of Chinatown

2020-10-20 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

But how sticky is the General Tsao's Chicken? Read more...
Booze Giant Pernod Ricard Opened a Bar and Showroom in Xintiandi. It's Good!

2020-09-22 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Booze Giant Pernod Ricard Opened a Bar and Showroom in Xintiandi. It's Good! Read more...
Shanghai Famous: Urban Explorer Mickey Tang

2020-09-18 - By Songbei Zhang

What is it about abandoned buildings that draws people? Read more...
Lace Up, Sneakerhead Paradise Solestage Opens This Month

2020-08-17 - By Abbie Leung

Shanghai, wanghong capital. Next up: North America’s largest high-end sneaker and streetwear collective, Solestage . The shop, first opened on LA’s Fairfax Street in 2012, is... Read more...
No More Binge and Purge: Mukbangs Gets Muk-banned

2020-08-14 - By Abbie Leung

There’s something fascinating about being able to make money solely on your appetite. We’ve written about mukbang stars before ... Read more...
We Toured Some of Shanghai's Most Popular Cantonese Dessert Shops

2020-08-06 - By Christopher St Cavish

Four places to cool off with nut soups, tropical fruits and slippery jellies. Read more...
ChinaJoy Happening This Weekend, If You're Into That Sort Of Thing

2020-07-31 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

We sure are! ChinaJoy 2020 , this year's edition of the original mainland Chinese video game, tech and animuuuu~ convention, is still happening! Despite COVID-19 and everything! That's... Read more...
The World of Milk Tea is Vast, Full of Money and Delicious. Start Here.

2020-07-29 - By Songbei Zhang

An introduction to the art and business of milk tea. Read more...
A Little Booze Never Hurt: Two Places for Alcoholic Ice Cream

2020-07-26 - By SmSh

Summer is not over yet — there is still time for ice cream . Now with booze! We found two shops mixing beer, rum, white wine and even baijiu into their ice cream. Is it good? We... Read more...
Massive Fashion Exhibition 'Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams' Opening on West Bund

2020-07-22 - By Songbei Zhang

Fashion house Dior is opening an exhibition at Long Museum West Bund on July 28. It's the " Christian Dior,... Read more...
A New Ice Cream Shop Opens, with Neon Colored Soft-Serve

2020-07-21 - By Songbei Zhang

You know summer season is properly on when new ice cream shops start to pop up like mushrooms. Fluffy , on the corner of Wuyuan Lu and Wulumuqi Bei Lu is just one such... Read more...
This Place Lets You Have a Fifth Floor Barefoot Picnic (With Dogs!) Overlooking Jing'an Temple

2020-07-10 - By Songbei Zhang

The new, reimagined Wheelock Square has replaced their original tenants (10 Corso Como, Dozo) with a number of things, including Read more...
Can We Finish Shanghai's Biggest Bowl of Noodles?

2020-07-01 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Hand-pulling our love for Lanzhou La Mian to the absolute breaking point. Read more...

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