Instagram Post — December 31, 2011
December 2011
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2 pigs Japanese Lounge
The Geisha, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Geisha is a Japanese themed restaurant with a dance club and bar lounge in a multilevel space. Situated in the heart of the French Concession of Shanghai 上海法租界, Geish
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2 pigs hotel Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
Meet, Kerry Hotel, Shanghai
Where did the Thirsty Pig go? The Thirsty one and his friends went to the Meet at the Kerry Hotel. It was a invited dinner to try their Tomahawk Steak. The Kerry Hotel, just opened in 2010, is the lat
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1 pig Hotel Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
San Want Hotel, Shanghai
The San Want Hotel is a mid-size independent hotel, which a couple of scattered locations in Asia, including Taiwan, Southern China, and Shanghai. I previously had a chance to try their dim sum restau
Instagram Post — December 25, 2011
Instagram Post — December 24, 2011
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Xuhui Shanghai
The Purple Onion, Shanghai (Closed)
Where did the Thirsty Pig Go? The Purple Onion, part of famed Shanghai restauranteur David Laris empire, nice little European bistro. Though it is tucked away in a small alley, it is still convenientl
Instagram Post — December 23, 2011
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Bund Shanghai
Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Shanghai
Long Barhttp://www.waldorfastoriashanghai.com/english/dineinstyle/LongBar Waldorf Astoria Hotel 2 Zhongshan East 1st Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China +86 21 6322 9988Open today · 4PM–1AM
1 pig Mexican Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Mi Tierra, Shanghai
I’ve been planning to return to Los Angeles for a visit in January for month now. And it is December now, and I have been literally counting the days. Near the top of the never-ending list of things t
Instagram Post — December 21, 2011
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Blog Taipei
My Instagram Pics 2011
These are my favorite pictures, that I took, from my Instagram submissions, this past year. I hope you enjoy them.
Instagram Post — December 19, 2011
Instagram Post — December 18, 2011
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American Lunch Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Bistro Burger, Shanghai
Burger Bistro has just introduced their new burger challenge. In 20 mins, one has to finish a Bistro Belt Buster Burger with fries and milkshake. Priced at 160 RMB, the burger is a 3 stack 600 grams t
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American Brewery Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Dr. Beer, Shanghai
Dr. Beer is a new entrant in the Micro-Bewery or gastropubs in Shanghai. Dr. Beer will compete on a few different fronts with other establishments. Related to Dr. Wine, just located down the street on
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2 pigs Price Range $/¥/NT Taiwanese
Tu Hsiao Yueh on Nanjing East Road Night Market, Taipei
A few months ago, I wrote about Tu Hsiao Yuehhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2010/06/02/tu-hsiao-yueh-taipei/, the original from Tainan. I found this knock off copy cat at a little night market in Taipei
Instagram Post — December 15, 2011
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2 pigs Mexican Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Mayan Grill, Taipei
With growing emergence of Mexican restaurants, in both Shanghai and Taipei, I have seen both high end restaurants like Mayahttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/09/19/maya-brunch-shanghai/, everyday type
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3 pigs Japanese Price Range 3 $/¥/NT
樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar, Taipei
On a recent trip to Taipei, I got a chance to visit 樵 きこり Kikori Yakitori Bar. Located in the Da An district of Taipei, Kikori sits on an unassuming little street, with a barely noticeable sign.
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Xuhui Shanghai
Mr. Willis, Shanghai
Mr. Willishttp://www.mrwillis.com.cn No. 195 Anfu Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, China, 200233 +86 21 5404 0200
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2 pigs hotel Price Range 2 $/¥/NT
Design Boutique Hotel, Huangshan
The Design Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of Huangshan City, creates an whimsical and colorful atmosphere for guests. With natural like Huangshanhttp://www.thethirstypig.com/2011/10/10/huangshan
Instagram Post — December 13, 2011
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1 pig Anhui Cuisine hotel
Bei Hai Hotel, Huangshan
North Sea Hotel, directly translated from Bei Hai Hotel or 黄山北海宾馆, is a strange name for a hotel being that it is located in a land locked province. Yet, after visiting, you realize the poetic sea of
Instagram Post — December 10, 2011
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Price Range 2 $/¥/NT 2 pigs Xuhui
Le Saleya, Shanghai
Where Did the Thirsty Pig Go? We were looking for a French restaurant and I hate to say it. . . it looks as if I settled on Le Saleya. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of trying to find and make rese
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Sightseeing
Huangshan’s Old Street
In the town of Huangshan 黄山 Yellow Mountain, there is the famous tourist destination Old Street 老街. The Tunxi district, which is the main shopping district, is where the Old Street starts. The rustic
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Price Range $/¥/NT All You Can Eat Japanese
Itsuki Teppanyaki 五木铁板烧, Shanghai
Itsuki is an all you can eat Japanese Teppanyaki/BBQ restaurant. Located in the Donghu hotel, they have a pretty good deal for 150 RMB, which also includes all you can drink alcohol included. For beef
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First Floor Restaurant 老街第一楼, Huangshan
The First Floor Restaurant 老街第一楼, located in the historic Old Street, in the TunXi district of Huangshan city, is arguably the most popular restaurant in town. On a recent trip to see the famed Huangs
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Sightseeing Huangshan
Xidi and Hongcun Village, Huangshan
The ancient villages of Xidi 西递 and Hongcun 宏村, located nearby Huangshan Yellow Mountain, Anhui, China, feature great historic buildings of Chinese culture. Only about an hour’s flight away from Shang
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Breakfast Shanghai
Breakfast in China
If you are just like me and you love to taste new and exciting dishes, then you are sure to enjoy reading through my website and admiring the photographs from some of the amazing food I have tried. I
Instagram Post — December 06, 2011
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Wine Shanghai
Plus Wines Holiday Tasting Event on December 10 in Shanghai
My friend Steve is hosting a Wine Tasting Event this Saturday at Crown Wine Cellars, in the Putuo District, Shanghai.