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Yardbird
Scrappy HK Nipponophiles Lindsay Jang and Matt Abergel dedicated their first opus to the simple pleasure of Yakitori – an ode to chicken on a stick.Appropriately named Yardbird, the restaurant prides itself on not letting virtually any...
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Wishing Trees
During the peak season of the lunar new year, come join thousands of locals as they descend upon the Wishing Tree to try their luck at setting the right tone for the new year. There are two main banyan trees that appear to bear fruit...
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Vinyl Hero
Suffering from vinyl lust? Vinyl Hero may be Hong Kong's only cure for ailing beat junkies, turntablists and record collectors. Paul Au's seemingly makeshift store boasts a mountain of a collection - vintage vinyl ranging from the pop...
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Villian Hitting
Sometimes when there's something or someone bothering you, it feels good to go for a run, workout, or whatever you prefer to blow off some steam, yeah? But when you don't have the time (and if you happen to be in Hong Kong), just go find...
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Matsutora
Secrets, secrets can be very fun, especially when most locals are in the dark. As speakeasies continue to catch fire across major world markets, Matsutora is still a well-kept secret, despite its trendy neighborhood location (Ebisu)....
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Fabric Market
Ok, let’s talk fabric shopping. Fabric shopping is serious business and Shanghai’s Fabric Market is not for the faint of heart. Think of a fabric, any fabric in the world. Maybe you saw the fabric at Zara, maybe you saw it at Polo, maybe...
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The Mix Place
Now that The Mix Place burst onto the scene, magazine lovers finally have a local spot that can satisfy their appetite. This 3-story “museum of magazines” offers a community of culture, lifestyle, and fashion for Shanghai's globally...
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Project Aegis
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,...
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Jesse Restaurant
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,...
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Imperial Treasure
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....
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Speak Low
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...
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Tomatito
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...
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Lost Heaven
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...
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Goodfellas
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,...
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Fu1015
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...
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Eth0s
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...
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Dong Liang
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...
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Arcade
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...
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1933
“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...
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Xintiandi
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...
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Mak's Noodle
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...
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Milktealogy
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...
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Mrs. Pound
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...
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Juice
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...