Yearly Archives: 2010

Baker & Spice – Shanghai Center

Wagas Concept Baker & Spice just recently opened an outlet in the Shanghai Center, in the old Paul location. Just after lunch, I stopped by with my friend Mungai to sample the pastries for dessert.

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All Hallow’s Eve: 2010

Costumes: Terrance and Phillip Party: Boxing Cat Brewery, Sinan Mansions More photos after the jump

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How come all karaoke photos look the same?

A selection of shots from last week’s karaoke madness:

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Three Japanese Women in Shanghai

If you were a big Nirvana or Sonic Youth fan in the early 90s, you knew that Kurt Cobain and Thurston Moore were fans of this, then obscure, Osaka based trio of Japanese women who put out Ramones-lite power pop … Continue reading

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Eating in London: Fernandez and Wells

So my friend Neil is a Chef in London, and as a chef, one of your many duties is to know what restaurants are good to eat, so that when your friends show up you’ll have recommendations.

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Londres

The last time I was in London was 1986. I was 12 and on a bus tour of Europe with my cousin Tim and my parents. We didn’t get to see much that time. My 12-year old self was obsessed … Continue reading

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Jia Jia Tang Bao

If you frequent chowhound, you’d know that jia jia tang bao is often held up as equal to din tai fung for xiao long bao – or soup dumplings. Having enjoyed Din Tai Fung in various locations (Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, … Continue reading

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More news in the world of fast food

Carl’s Jr. Wujiang Lu is open!

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Exciting news in the world of roast pork!

Yes, for those of us in Shanghai, who enjoy Cantonese roast pork, or duck or goose or soy sauce chicken, it appears that a Tai Hing (which I’ve written about before here) will be opening soon at Infiniti Mall (location … Continue reading

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japanese in shanghai: kogumaya

There’s a circle of Japanese restaurants in Shanghai which are very familiar amongst expats. There’s the expensive places like Sushi Oyama or Tianya . There’s the California style rolls of Haiku and the ubiquitous all-you-can-eat-and-drink restaurants which are sprinkled all … Continue reading

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