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Starbucks Cup at Traditional Market — Dec 2012
A Starbucks coffee cup logo in the foreground with a traditional tiered-roof market street and pedestrians behind it.
2012
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Aerial View of Skyscraper Spires — Dec 2012
A hazy aerial view over a city, looking down at a tiered skyscraper spire and a red-and-silver TV tower beside a river.
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Water Town Canal with Boat — Dec 2012
A misty canal lined with traditional tile-roofed houses, a small boat in the center, shot with a tilt-shift blur effect.
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City Skyline at Sunset from Highway — Dec 2012
A hazy city skyline with a construction crane at sunset, seen over a highway barrier with a passing car blurred by motion.
November 2 posts
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Autumn Tree-Lined Street with Arrow — Nov 2012
A street lined with autumn plane trees, a painted turn arrow on the asphalt, and a dark car with headlights on at right.
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Guinness Original Launch Party, Los Angeles
Hello Folks It certainly has been awhile. Guinness is the world’s best beers – is also one of my favorite beers. I was recently invited to an event which showcased Guinness Original, one of the variet
September 3 posts
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Thirsty Pig InstaMessage Graphic — Sep 2012
A promotional graphic reading 'Thirsty Pig - I am on InstaMessage' with a pig logo and Polaroid-style photo thumbnails.
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Green Painting on Easel Outdoors — Sep 2012
A bright green canvas painting of two small pink birds on a branch, displayed on a tripod easel on a grassy lawn.
Cocktails
Bar Rouge, Shanghai
What is Bar Rouge Bar Rouge is one of the best nightclubs in the world, not just in Shanghai. Been around for years, Bar Rouge is internationally renown for it fabulous views of the Shanghai nighttime
August 4 posts
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Blurred Tree-Lined Street at Dusk — Aug 2012
A motion-blurred view down a tree-lined street at dusk with green traffic lights, parked cars, and a cyclist.
French
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square (上海明天广场JW万豪酒店), Shanghai
What is Le Cafe des Stagiaireshttp://www.cafestagiaires.com/?
Seafood
Sailors, Shanghai
What is The Sailors? Sailors is a little restaurant that features fish and chips, which is, strangely enough, one of two on Yong Kang Lu. At Sailors the charming restaurant has a sort of fast food fee
Seafood
Little Catch, Shanghai
What is Catch? Catch is a small roadside stand of an eatery, with a couple of outdoor sidewalk tables, that does fish – deep fried fish. Arguably the most famous British culinary contribution, fish an
July 8 posts
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City Skyline Tower at Night — Jul 2012
A nighttime city skyline with an illuminated TV tower lit purple and green, framed by silhouetted trees and clouds.
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Crowded Pedestrian Street at Night — Jul 2012
A busy tree-lined pedestrian street at night, crowded with people walking past neon-lit buildings and a green traffic light.
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Dusk Sky with Power Lines — Jul 2012
A dusk sky crossed by tangled power lines above apartment towers and a glowing street lamp, with tree branches at right.
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Highway Bridge Under Cloudy Sky — Jul 2012
A view down a multi-lane highway toward an arched bridge, with an SUV alongside and large white clouds in a blue sky.
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Tree-Lined Street at Night — Jul 2012
An empty tree-lined city street at night with a car approaching, a red fire hydrant, and streetlights glowing through the branches.
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UNIQLO (优衣库), Shanghai
What is De Bellotas? De Bellotas is a Spanish restaurant located near Shanghai’s Xintaindi. Situated just a 5 minute walk away, with a couple of other interesting restaurants like Tenya, Bellagio, and
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Datong Mill aka Found 158 (大同坊 / 158坊), Shanghai
What is Papa Mario’s? Every neighborhood needs a casual pizza joint, where everyone knows your name. Even in Shanghai, you’ll find just such one, Papa Mario’s. Near peoples’ square, Da Papa Mario’s is
Korean
Qing He Gu, Shanghai
What is Qing He Gu? Qing He Gu is a Korean BBQ restaurant chain. Located on outskirts of downtown Shanghai in the district of Min Hang, Qing He Gu caters toward area’s large Korean population. On the
June 2 posts
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Kiehl's Store in Airport Terminal — Jun 2012
A lit Kiehl's storefront beside a FamilyMart in an airport terminal at night, with hanging light fixtures overhead.
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Rainy City Street at Night from Above — Jun 2012
An elevated night view of a wet city avenue with traffic, lit buildings, and a tall flagpole.
May 9 posts
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Two Sliders with Cocktail Picks — May 2012
Two small slider sandwiches on toasted buns with greens, speared with knotted cocktail picks, on a white plate.
Spanish
Gran Bodega, Shanghai
Gran Bodega GF, 789 Wuyi Lu, Royalton Hotel 武夷路789号，近中山南路
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Cocktails
Glamour Bar, Shanghai
Glamour Bar 5 on the Bund, 6/F, 20 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 广东路20号, 外滩五号6楼, 近中山东一路
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Cocktails
Mokkos Bar, Shanghai
Mokkos 1/F, 68 Jinling Dong Lu, near Jiangxi Lu 金陵东路68号1楼, 近江西路 3331 6559
Taiwanese
Jun Yue Pork Chop 君悅排骨, Taipei
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | 君悅排骨 Jun Yue Pork Chop 台北市信義區忠孝路五段135號 +886 2 87870918、+886 2 27519783 台北市大安區敦化南路一段188號2樓 No. 188, 2/f Dun Hwa North Ro
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Fujian Qian Li Xiang Wonton King (福建千里香馄饨王), Shanghai
Wonton Soup Street Vendor, Pudong Shanghai Lulin Road
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Xibo, Shanghai
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | 锡伯新疆餐厅 Xibo 常熟路83号3楼, 近巨鹿路 3/F, 83 Changshu Lu, near Julu Lu +86 21 5403 8330 | 2 Pigs Price Range 2 $/¥/NT |
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Southern Barbarian, Shanghai
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | 南蛮子云南烧烤吧 Southern Barbarian 进贤路169号生活艺术空间E区2楼 近茂名南路 2/F, Area E, Ju’Roshine Life Art Space, 169 Jinxian Lu, near Maomin
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Cajun
Southern Cross (南十字星), Shanghai
Southern Bellehttp://www.southernbelle.com.cn/ 433 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Lu 长乐路433号, 近襄阳路 +21 86 5403 3218
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The Farmhouse Caffe, Shanghai
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | 69 Yongkang Lu, near Xiangyang Lu 永康路69号 近襄阳路 +86 21 3367-8233 7:30am-9pm | 1 Pigs Price Range 1 $/¥/NT |
Chinese
Kathleen's Waitan, Shanghai
Kathleen’s Waitanhttp://www.kwaitan.com/ 4/F, 200 Huangpu Lu, near Qingpu Lu 黄浦路200号4楼, 近青浦路
Italian
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square (上海明天广场JW万豪酒店), Shanghai
Italian restaurants in Shanghai are some of the best. I’d argue that Shanghai would rank near the top worldwide with its diverse Italian restaurant scene. Here are the some of the top ones I have visi
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Kechara Tea House, Shanghai
Kechara Tea House G113, Block 28, 570 Huaihai Xi Lu, near Hongqiao Lu 淮海西路570号28号楼G113, 近虹桥路
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Beer with a Nighttime City Skyline View — Apr 2012
A beer bottle on a glowing orange ledge overlooking a lit city skyline and a green-lit tower at night.
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Bakery
Pantry by the Co-op, Shanghai
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | Pantry by the Co-op 90 Nanyang lu, Xikang lu, Jing’An District, Shanghai 南阳路90号近西康路http://maps.google.com/maps?q=90+Nan
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Canoodle, Shanghai
| Location | Ratinghttp://www.thethirstypig.com/rating-system/ | | --- | --- | | Canoodle浓劲 Shanghai, Rm. 107, No. 6, Lane 3717 Hongmei Lu, near Yan’an Xi Lu 虹梅路3717弄6号107室, 近延安西路http://maps.google.co
Japanese
Yamazato (山里日餐厅), Shanghai
Yuzu 85 Loushanguan Lu, 2/F, near Yan’an Xi Lu 仙霞路8号2楼, 近延安西路
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Fusion
Bikini, Shanghai
Bikini 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Lu 永福路47号， 近复兴路
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Italian
Ello Amicis, Shanghai
Ello Amici 102 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Nanchang Lu 襄阳路102号， 近南昌路
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Pepperoni Pizza in a Box — Mar 2012
A pepperoni and cheese pizza with a browned crust sitting in an open cardboard delivery box.
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Fried Chicken and Waffles — Mar 2012
A tall stack of crispy fried chicken pieces piled on top of a golden waffle on a white plate.
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Multi
The Public, Shanghai
The Public, Shanghai Closed 2/F, 174 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu 襄阳南路174号2楼， 近复兴中路 +86 21 6417 1679
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Roasted Chicken with Potatoes — Mar 2012
A crispy roasted chicken leg and breast plated over potatoes with pan sauce and herb oil.
February 17 posts
Italian
Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles
What is Mozza Mozza is a pizza restaurant with traditional Italian recipes the simple dish of pizza. Nancy Silverton of La Brea Bakery and Campanile, Mario Batali of Food TV fame and owns several rest
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Candlelit Restaurant Table by a Window — Feb 2012
A set dining table with wine glasses and candles by a window overlooking a lit city skyline at night.
Chinese
New Red House Restaurant, Chongming Island
Links Chongming 365 listinghttp://www.chongming365.com/msdet.aspx?id=76 Dingping Listinghttp://www.dianping.com/shop/5619136
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Red Paper Lanterns Lit Up — Feb 2012
Glowing red paper lanterns with hanging tassels lit up in a close-up at night.
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Colombian
Porto Rico, Shanghai
Rico Ricohttp://www.ricorico.sh/ 601 Waima rd, Bld 3, Local 114, near zhuhangmatoujie Rd, Shanghai, China +86 21-33300977
American
卡利堡 CaliBurger, Shanghai
Caliburger, Shanghai (Closed) at 卡利堡 CaliBurger in Shanghai.
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CaliBurger Cheeseburger and Fries — Feb 2012
A cheeseburger oozing melted cheese with lettuce and tomato, fries, and a CaliBurger cup on a red tray.
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Uni Sea Urchin Nigiri Sushi — Feb 2012
A piece of sea urchin nigiri wrapped in nori seaweed, sitting on a wooden sushi counter.
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Snow-Covered Palace Gate and Wall — Feb 2012
A traditional tiered palace gate and tiled wall topped with snow under a hazy gray sky.
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Snowy Tree-Lined City Street — Feb 2012
A city street lined with bare snow-dusted trees, parked cars, and a motorcyclist under a gray sky.
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Vintage Cars at a Beach Lot — Feb 2012
Two restored vintage cars, one cream and one teal, parked in a beachside lot with palm trees.
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Painted Classical Face and Ruins Mural — Feb 2012
A sepia-toned painting of a classical statue face beside columns and ancient ruins.
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Glowing Apple Store Logo at Night — Feb 2012
A glass-cube Apple Store at night with a brightly glowing logo, reflected on wet pavement.
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Airplane Wing Above the Clouds — Feb 2012
View from an airplane window of the wing and winglets over a blue sky and scattered white clouds.
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Dark Restaurant Counter in Black and White — Feb 2012
A black-and-white shot of a long dining counter with empty stools and staff in the background.
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Sunlit Shopping Mall Interior — Feb 2012
A bright multi-level shopping mall interior with white pillars, glass railings, and a skylight.
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Stone Statue at a Temple Courtyard — Feb 2012
A weathered stone statue of a robed figure standing in the courtyard of a red-roofed temple.
January 29 posts
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High-Speed Train at a Station Platform — Jan 2012
A white and orange high-speed train stopped alongside a platform under an arched steel station roof.
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Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Roll — Jan 2012
A toasted roll stuffed with saucy pulled pork, cut in half and resting in a pool of jus.
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Indoor Mall Carousel — Jan 2012
An ornate illuminated carousel inside a shopping mall under an exposed steel-beam ceiling.
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Stone Pagoda Lantern in a Garden — Jan 2012
A tiered stone pagoda lantern set against lush green trees and pink blossoms in a garden.
Italian
Pizzeria Mozza, Los Angeles
Pizzeria Mozzahttp://pizzeriamozza.com 641 N Highland Ave Los Angeles, CA 90036 323 297-0101
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Starbucks Frappuccino in Hand — Jan 2012
A hand holding a Starbucks blended cream Frappuccino with whipped topping inside a cafe.
Chinese
Dai Ho Restaurant, Temple City
This place has been around for almost 10 years. Dai Ho’s owner, in its early days, was notorious for being mean to the customers. Everyone in the community knew he wasn’t the most cordial, yet people
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Blue-Lit Rooftop Pool at Night — Jan 2012
A rooftop infinity pool glowing blue at night, with lit city high-rise buildings in the background.
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Seaweed and Tuna Salad Bowl — Jan 2012
A bowl of greens topped with seaweed, scallions, diced raw tuna, and pickled red ginger.
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Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Toast and Potatoes — Jan 2012
A breakfast plate of scrambled eggs, two sausage patties, toast, and roasted potatoes.
American
Moffett’s Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppe, Arcadia
Moffett’s Family Restaurant & Chicken Pie Shoppehttp://www.moffettsfamilyrestaurant.com/ 1409 Baldwin Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 626 447-4670
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Dim Restaurant Interior with Checkered Floor — Jan 2012
A dimly lit restaurant interior with red walls, hanging lights, and a black-and-white checkered floor.
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Thin-Sliced Raw Beef for Grilling — Jan 2012
Thin slices of marbled raw beef laid out on a metal tray, ready for tabletop grilling.
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Congee with Egg Yolk — Jan 2012
A bowl of pale rice porridge topped with a bright egg yolk and a few green scallion pieces.
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Brick Building with Bell Tower on a Plaza — Jan 2012
A red brick building with arched walkways and a tall bell tower beside an empty tiled plaza under a cloudy sky.
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Braised Beef in a Bowl — Jan 2012
A white bowl filled with chunks of tender braised beef in a dark glossy sauce with bits of green onion.
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Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl — Jan 2012
A bowl of rice topped with simmered chicken, soft egg, and onions in a savory sauce.
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Lab Gastropub Sign at Night — Jan 2012
A black-and-white photo of a raised sign reading Lab Gastropub, with people and street lights blurred behind it.
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Yellow and Red Smiley Bear Socks — Jan 2012
A foot wearing a fuzzy yellow-and-red sock printed with a smiling cartoon bear face.
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Palm Trees on a Sandy Beach — Jan 2012
Rows of tall palm trees on a wide sandy beach under a clear blue sky, with the ocean in the distance.
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Cheesesteak Sandwich with Fries — Jan 2012
An open hoagie roll filled with sliced steak, melted cheese, and grilled onions topped with ketchup, beside fries.
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Sunrise Over the Horizon from a Plane — Jan 2012
An orange band of sunrise glowing along the horizon below a dark blue sky, seen from an airplane window over the wing.
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Crowded Airport Departure Hall — Jan 2012
A crowd of travelers waiting under the trussed roof of a large airport departure hall lined with check-in counters.
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Pig-Face Socks on a Wood Floor — Jan 2012
A pair of feet wearing white-and-navy socks printed with a pig face and the word Pig, on a wood floor.
Korean
청학동, Seoul
256-12 Gongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 02-715-3775
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Korean Air Airbus A380 at the Gate — Jan 2012
A large Korean Air Airbus A380 jet parked at an airport gate under a clear sky.
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Airport Terminal Through Tall Windows — Jan 2012
A polished terminal floor and a wall of tall windows looking out onto an airport building with an angled white roof.
Korean
Yoogane (유가네닭갈비), Seoul
Yoogane Chicken Galbi 유가네 닭갈비 서울 중구 명동2가 3-1 3-1 Myeongdong 2i-ga 10:45am to 12:00am
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Chinese
Le Sheng, Shanghai
Le Shenghttp://leshengsh.com/ 308 Anfu Rd, Xuhui, Shanghai, China +86 21 5406 6011