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El Mexicano, Shanghai
El Mexicanohttp://www.elmexicano.com.cn/ 485-2 Zhengmin Rd, near Guoding Rd 政民路485号-2, 近国定路 Shanghai
August 2011
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Beef Noodle Soup with Greens — Aug 2011
A bowl of dark broth noodle soup with wide noodles, braised beef, leafy greens and a red chili.
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Goga, Shanghai
The Xuhui district, the popular tree-lined district in Shanghai, is home to Goga. Hidden just around the corner, we find this small 20 seat restaurant with roof top patio. Shanghai is home to fine cul
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Golden Seated Statue Against Blue Sky — Aug 2011
A large golden statue of a seated robed figure on a pedestal against a clear blue sky.
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Taiwanese
Noodle Bull, Shanghai
Noodle Bull is a trendy and popular noodle restaurant in the heart of bustling area near Donghu road in Xuhui district. This area is full of restaurants, bars, lounges, and nightclubs – basically full
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Riverboat and City Skyline at Dusk — Aug 2011
An ornate lit riverboat on the water with the Oriental Pearl Tower and skyline behind it at dusk.
Fusion
Boxing Cat Brewery (拳击猫餐厅), Shanghai
Sunday Brunch in Shanghai is a big thing. It is a hugh event with the foreigner and expat crowd. Though, personally, I like to sleep in on Sundays, so I usually miss Brunch. But recently, I was up ear
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Nam Bo Tours River Boat — Aug 2011
A covered wooden tour boat marked Nam Bo Tours moored on a muddy river lined with palm trees.
Cocktails
Upstairs, Shanghai
Upstairs is the newest lounge in Shanghai at the URBN Hotel. With the weather cooling, Upstairs is the place to be. The lounge is ideal for dates, small groups, or older crowds. A bit off the beaten p
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My Dining Place, Shanghai
My Dining Place is a restaurant featuring Singaporean cuisine, with also some Cantonese dishes. Located in Xujiahui’s Novel Place, My Dining Place is operated by the same group from the Singapore Pavi
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Velvet Lounge Card and Drink — Aug 2011
A Velvet Lounge card lying beside a glass of ice and a lit candle on a dark table.
Japanese
Bankara Ramen (บังคาระ ราเม็ง), Bangkok
Trust in Mr. B. . . that’s what I kept saying. After being lead through traffic on motorcycle taxis, we had finally arrived. Just minutes ago, I was sweating bullets from the fear while riding riding
Vietnamese
Quán Lẩu Dê 306, Ho Chi Minh City
Goat, I’ve thought, was never that strange of a meat to eat. Its a domesticated animal much like a pig or a cow. Goats aren’t exotic creatures like pangolins, snakes, or even rabbits. But it still doe
Vietnamese
I Love Bún, Ho Chi Minh City
While I was in Ho Chi Minh city, we stumbled across I Love Bun after shopping at Ben Thanh market. How could you resist a place with the name I Love Bun. The modest place seemed like a typical quick s
Vietnamese
Intercontinental Asiana Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is a place where it has seen hard times in this past century. With different occupants, from the French, to the American, and to the communists. Only recently, with the trade embargo
American
Happy Hour at Morton’s the Steakhouse, Shanghai
Arguably, the best happy hour on the Pudong side of Shanghai is at Morton’s the Steakhouse at the IFC shopping center. I recently had a chance to sample their great deal – for RMB 38 martini’s and com
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Tsingtao Beer with Fried Snacks — Aug 2011
A bottle of Tsingtao beer beside a glass and a basket of fried bite-sized snacks.
Chinese
Lanting Restaurant (兰亭餐厅), Shanghai
Jinxian Lu features an abundance of places to go, to eat, to drink, and to play. From Masse formerly Racks, Bliss Lounge, Momo Paradise, Southern Barbarian, Di Shui Dong, among others. LanXin is hole-