Men typically do not like experiments or feeling like sacrificial laboratory mice...especially when it comes to shopping. But that all changes when you step inside Project Aegis' lab, a shop catered to men complete with arcade games,...

There's no shortage of world-class Western restaurants in Shanghai and there's no shame in just going for the name brand. Especially when that brand is that of master Chef Jean-Georges.One of three Shanghai restaurants in the...

Old Jesse has become one of the most well-known shanghainese restaurants in Shanghai. Since opening in 1990, this traditional style restaurant has become a local favorite where rubbing shoulders with celebrities like Tony Leung, Ang Lee,...

Sometimes that sweaty, local Dim Sum joint is not enough. You need that Imperial Dim Sum. The kind where the chicken feet taste like they were gently massaged for 14 hours and treated to a pedicure before being steamed to perfection....

Triple the speakeasy, and that’s totally not a typo. Speaklow is a speakeasy on steroids in the heart of Shanghai. Japanese bartending savant Shingo Gokan has basically taken every other speakeasy on Earth and blown it out of the...

In case you didn't know, Tomatito is one sexy tapas restaurant (that's actually the restaurant's subtitle). The younger brother to more established restaurants in the El Willy empire, El Willy, El Efante, et al., Tomatito gets to play a...

It is not easy finding artisanal coffee shops in China, but Shanghai is one of the few places where things are starting to percolate.Through its boutique, California-inspired cafe (and wholesale coffee business), Sumerian Coffee has been...

Compared with the restaurants that are on the Bund, Scarpetta also executes amazing food of great quality, but in a comfortable, more casual atmosphere off the beaten path. Don't let the easygoing attitude of the place fool you. . . the...

Inspired by the 26 minority tribes surrounding the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Lost Heaven delivers exotic Yunnan cuisine in a truly impressive atmosphere. Owned by three brothers – one responsible for the food, one for the design, and one...

In a cozy, modern space near the Bund, Goodfellas offers steady, authentic Italian fare without the fuss. Authentic in this case meaning food prepared by an Italian chef with over 40 years experience. While Goodfellas offers a casual,...

It's 1920's Shanghai and you have been invited to dine at a luxurious European-style villa, home to one of the richest bankers in the city. . . . that's the experience designed by Fu Yafen (owner) and Chef Tony Lu of FU1015, the crown...

Franck Bistro delivers arguably one of Shanghai's best French dining experiences - so good it will make you want to add a “k” to the word “Francophile.”As you head down the street, let the smell of freshly baked bread (from Franck's...

For shoppers looking for high-end wares found off the beaten path, look no further than Eth0s. Carrying niche brands from the US & Europe, Eth0s aspires to redefine luxury, focusing on lesser known designer brands that champion...

Dong Liang provokes, surprises, and charms when it comes to independent Chinese design and fashion.In search of timeless design, Dong Liang introduces new designers to the Shanghai scene every year and is devoted to exposing the...

In a neighborhood rich with nightclubs, Arcade is a great place to pre-game - literally. Inspired by video games, Arcade is above all a bar. One with a playful theme centered around the video gamer in all of us. Who doesn't like Brain...

“I've always wanted to get lost in a strange Escher-esque concrete maze of death.” That's how we woke up this morning too.Located in the Hongkou District, the pre-Communist structure was built in – you got it – 1933 as one of the largest...

The Xintiandi tagline is a little confusing, “where yesterday and tomorrow meet in Shanghai today,” but don't let that turn you off. The shopping hub located in Shanghai's French Quarter is a serious melting pot of styles and time...

Wontons are like children,.. everyone has a favorite (kidding)! People are passionate about their favorite Wonton shops, but after all is said and done - Mak's Noodle is no joke. This no frills restaurant may look like your...

If you don't don't speak or read Cantonese, make sure to go with a friend who does because this quaint purveyor of milk tea and simple yet tasty grub doesn't cater to tourists or westerners. This super-local spot of course specializes in...

Don't judge a book by it's cover, this is not your average stamp shop. Inspired by a fictional story of secret lovers, Mrs. Pound brings to life the story of a former 1950s Shanghai burlesque dancer, her married lover (Mr. Ming) and...

Located in the heart of HK's fashion walk (Causeway Bay), this influential streetwear staple can put you above the rest for high street fashion. Founded by Edison Chen, Juice focuses on a variety of unique brands and items, carrying...

From its humble origins as a sleepy market street just a few years ago, YongKang Lu, set in the French Quarters of Shanghai has turned into a bustling expat hangout lined by bars and restaurants. Speaking of sleep, it seems that that's...

We just wrote a Haiku about Yang's Fried Dumplings, because that's the kind of respect their dumpling demands. A well-known Shanghai chain, Yang's has been around for over 20 years, serving delicious food with good ingredients at a...

Come visit Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain in northern Zhejiang Province, it isat the center of the golden triangle consisting of Shanghai,...