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

[Tested]: Oh Hey, You Can Finally Order Costco Delivery, Nice

2021-07-21 - By Angela Dai

A third party mini-program now saves you the giant, big-ass trip out to Qingpu to get your movie popcorn, your popsicles, and whatever other bulk imported goods move you to joy. Read more...
Inside the One-Stop Toy Shop X11 on Huaihai Lu

2021-05-13 - By Shirley Xu

Time to embrace your inner nerd. Read more...
How to Order Flowers for Someone Online

2021-05-07 - By Abbie Leung

Three convenient ways to get a bouquet for your boo. Read more...
Petals, Pots & Peonies: 3 Flower Markets In Shanghai

2021-04-20 - By William Khoo

Looking to exercise that green thumb? Then know where to go for those naturalist needs. Read more...
High Collars and Knot Buttons: Where to Get a Qipao in Shanghai

2020-12-15 - By Lynn Yen

A guide to some places in the city for getting the decidedly feminine, decidedly Chinese dress. Read more...
Giant Sneaker Convention Is Back and Bigger Than Ever This Weekend

2020-12-14 - By SmSh

Hey sneaker heads. Clear out your weekend. Sneaker Con 2020 is on from December 19 to 20 at the Read more...
Where to Get Christmas Trees, Decorations, and Festive Stuff In Shanghai

2020-12-11 - By SmSh

All the shiny, shiny stuff that makes Christmas... Christmas. Read more...
GGGGG: Here's All the Info on 5G Plans, Prices and How to Switch Carriers

2020-10-29 - By Lynn Yen

It's time to upgrade! Read more...
We Pick 12 Worthwhile WeChat Stores, From Fruit to Meat to Bread to Booze

2020-10-09 - By Anthony Gates

Skip the mall and go shopping on the phone. Read more...
Miss Green sells vegan mooncakes

2020-09-27 - By SmSh

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This is What Shanghai's Massive Wholesale Food Market Looks Like

2020-09-27 - By Christopher St Cavish

Ever wonder where your food is coming from? Read more...
Here Are Four Butchers for Your Shanghai Summer BBQ

2020-08-26 - By SmSh

Mmmmmmeat. 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...
Nerd News: Excellent Japanese Bookstore is Opening in Shanghai This Winter

2020-08-13 - By Songbei Zhang

Big, big, really big book news. Beloved Japanese chain Tsutaya Books will open a Shanghai branch. According to an announcement at the 2020 Shanghai Book Fair, this Read more...
Sex Toys and Traditional Medicine: Revisiting the Health Products Mall

2020-08-04 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Your immune system needs daily boosting. Read more...
Meatballs and Modern Furniture: IKEA Opens 3,000sqm Dream Location Across from Jing'an Temple

2020-07-21 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

IKEA has finally addressed the worst thing about IKEA ; the fact that it's not five minutes from my house. No more! The Swedish church of modern living has occupied the... Read more...
Whisky Rabbit is a Whisky Paradise Opened by a Baijiu Company

2020-06-23 - By Alex Panayotopoulos

Physical locations for e-commerce enterprises! From the street (Weihai Lu, to be precise), Whisky Rabbit Express looks like your typical spirits shop:... Read more...
Clothes with History: Nine Cool Vintage Clothing Shops

2020-06-18 - By Songbei Zhang

Sartorial baggage or unique time capsules? You decide. Read more...
The Plum Rain Season Sucks. Here’s Five Things You Can Buy to Make It Better.

2020-06-16 - By Christopher St Cavish

Loving that crisp, dry air outside these days? Those cool desert nights? Yea. It’s the Plum Rain Season and every year it seems to suck more than the last year. How is that possible. The humidity is off the charts, your clothes smell because they... Read more...
Books Are Back! Nine of Shanghai's Newest and Coolest Bookstores

2020-05-22 - By Songbei Zhang

Nine places that combine great design and the printed word. Read more...

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