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Shanghai Weekender: All a Blur
by Johanna Hoopes (Shanghai Nightlife) Remember what you did last weekend? We didn’t think so. The next few days are bound to be similarly blurry with a spate of international DJs, all sorts of random theme parties and bars simultaneously opening and closing. Whether you’re feeling especially classy or just wanna get downright ... Read more » |
Stuff Financial Advisers Say: We Translate All the Jargon
by Owen Caterer (Money Talks) We’d like to explode a few myths today. We’ve been in this industry for many years, hearing sales pitches from our colleagues, competitors, fund managers and the endless talking heads on Bloomberg. Littered throughout is a host of technical investment sayings that have become almost golden rules of ... Read more »
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How to Master the Art of the Wingman
by Julie Levin (Shanghai Nightlife) Friends are good for two things on a night out: distracting the cab driver with clever witticisms in the event that you’re throwing up in the back seat and wingmann-ing (or wingwomanning). In order to be a good wingman, it is vital to leave your own carnal desires at ... Read more »
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More Than Words: How One Child Connected with China
by Fiona Reilly (Family Matters) I expend so much energy on communication here, attempting to navigate daily language interactions without major misunderstandings. As my Chinese has improved I understand more, yet I can’t communicate nuance or humor and I feel like an enormous part of my personality is missing. I suspect in Chinese I ... Read more »
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Shanghai's Best Grocery Delivery Services
by Laura Potten (Expat Life) Why set foot in a supermarket when you can get all your groceries delivered to your door? Whether you’re already an avid user or have yet to give online ordering a go, the question remains: which company should I use? Here are three of our picks. Fields Fields ever-growing ... Read more » |
How to Love Soy Sauce, A Staple of Chinese Cuisine
by Austin Hu (The Dish) The reputation of Chinese cuisine has languished. Long ago the epicenter of the culinary world, Chinese cuisine no longer seems to garner the same respect as its international counterparts. While I believe opinions will eventually change, I think the initiative falls upon us. We, as diners, need to learn more ... Read more »
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Sushi’O: The New Location Improves Upon Its First
by Geoff Ng (Second Bite) Until recently, Sushi’O was little more than a delivery stand on Yanqing Lu with a few seats at the sushi bar. It’s now moved its operations into a much bigger venue on Yongkang Lu, and the early returns are promising. The new Sushi’O is a full-fledged restaurant ... Read more » |
Video of the Week: Comedian Joe Wong Performs on David Letterman
by Claire Miles (CW Radar) Joe Wong, the self proclaimed "All-American Immigrant", performed stand up on David Letterman. This guy is not afraid to poke fun of China. Check it out below. Read more » |
Bubba's 2012 BBQ Cook-Off
by City Weekend (Shanghai Photo Gallery) Bubba's threw its second annual Barbecue Cook-off last weekend, and though the weather wasn't great, 600 some Shanghai-ren showed up to party and eat some fine meat. Zapata's Suzhou repeated as Grand Masters, but there was significantly more competition this year--ZS's 2011 score, 119.1430, would ... Read more »
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Art Review: Leslie Thornton Delves Deep into the Beauty of the Animal World
by Susie Carlon Gordon (Art) In her first exhibition in China, prolific American avant-garde artist Leslie Thornton presents a series of compelling videos examining animals in vivid and thought-provoking detail. Her Binocular Series consists of video installations, each containing two circles. On the left-hand side, an animal features in its natural habitat, while the second ... Read more » |
Family Fresh Air: Hilton Qiandao Lake
by Nick W (Family Matters) If you are the one regular reader of my blog entries, you may have realized that I am not a big fan of breathing in dust and poo. No matter class, status, or the false belief that a Porsche Panamera elevates you above your countrymen, we must all breathe in ... Read more » |
Three of Shanghai's Best Burritos
by Kat Velayo (Best) Need to satisfy that Mexican craving? We've rounded up three of the best burritos in Shanghai. From the cheap, to the chic; there's a little something for everyone. Pistolera | Mexican & Tex-Mex Pistolera may be off the beaten path, but a trip out to Jinqiao is well worth it ... Read more »
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Escape Shanghai: Check Out China’s Best Tea Trips this Spring
by Lee Mack (Travel) Tea is wonderful stuff. It’s the second most widely consumed beverage on the planet and some of the best comes from China, wonderful corners of the country like Anxi in Fujian and the hills of Hangzhou. Trips to China’s tea growing regions make for fun spring adventures. The ... Read more » |
Procrastinate Break: Friendly Fires | Love Bang Mix | Play Nintendo Games
by Andrew Chin (Expat Life) This week we: jam out to the boys of Love Bang before they jet through Western China, preview tonight’s hot Friendly Fires show, tip our hat to an indie fashion blog, peek through the darker side of sports with Grantland’s new mini-doc series, get caught up in a ... Read more » |
Step-by-Step Guide for Planning a Trip to Tibet
by Lisa Gay (Travel) It may be the roof of the world, but getting into Tibet (the Tibet Autonomous Region, or TAR) and traveling around isn’t easy. You’ll need a special permit just to get on the train—and if you step outside of Lhasa, yet another permit to get anywhere else ... Read more »
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Electronic Guru Gui Boratto Headlines Hi-Tech Summer Trinity this Friday
by Johanna Hoopes (Shanghai Nightlife) Brazilian DJ Gui Boratto is driving the revival of electronic music. Kompact label’s leading man is an unlikely candidate for techno stardom, following a roundabout career path progressing from architecture to music, mainstream to underground, acoustic guitar to synthesizer. Making his China debut at Muse Mixing Room on May ... Read more » |
Read the Latest Issue of City Weekend Online Now
by Claire Miles (CW Radar) Hey City Weekenders! The latest issue of City Weekend is now available to read online. In this issue we're helping you guys move house with our complete renter's guide to Shanghai. We've uploaded an extended version of the article over here, but check the mag out for ... Read more » |
Pyongyang Tanjun Guan: North Korean Cuisine with a Show
by Cristina Ng (New Eats) While Pyongyang Tangun does not have the best North Korean food in Shanghai, we had a decent dining experience. If you have an obsession with North Korea—and we know a few people like that—or are looking for a novel venue to take visiting tourists for dinner, this is ... Read more » |
Spa Review: Invigorate Dull Locks at I.D. Hair
by Laura Uhlir (Spa Review) Our colorless, unruly locks were putting a damper on the arrival of summer. We are pretty picky when it comes to coloring our hair, and fortunately, I.D. Hair top stylist Terry Grau did not disappoint. Although the prices are a bit steep, the welcoming salon staff and laid back ... Read more » |
Moving House: A Renter's Guide to Shanghai
by Trista Marie (Expat Life) Shanghai’s high-end real estate market often finds itself at the center of attention, but this market accounts for 10 percent of renters at best and, along with the mid-range market, is restricted to those smiled upon by either fortune or company credit. The majority of us trawl for apartments ... Read more »
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[CLOSED] WIN Two Tickets to the City Weekend Reader's Choice Awards
by Claire Miles (Win Stuff) The votes have all been counted, and it's time for our favorite part of the City Weekend Reader's Choice Awards for Dining and Nightlife: the party. The Shanghai awards ceremony is this Thursday night (May 24) and this year we're moving the party over to Bar Rouge ... Read more »
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Top Things to Do this Week
by Claire Miles (Expat Life) Looking for something to do this week? City Weekend has got you covered. Every Monday we round up some of the best gigs, events and deals happening around town. Check out our top picks below. Monday Meat Free Monday @ Origin To support Sir Paul McCartney's health and sustainability initiative ... Read more » |
The Photographic Trinity: Three Tools for Taking Better Pictures
by Mitchell Masilun (Expat Life) Every photograph you see anywhere, in any genre, and from any point in history was made using a combination of what I call the photographic trinity: Shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Before we get into what they do, you need to understand how they work together. They all effect how ... Read more » |
Jiu Jiu: A New All-you-can-eat Japanese Option Hits Shanghai
by Drew Bates (New Eats) Jiu Jiu is a Japanese restaurant buried under a Mount Fuji of mid-upper range all-you-can-eats in Shanghai so large that it will take a couple more stars than snow crab and foie gras to help it rise above. A RMB298 ticket provides unlimited supplies of sashimi, sushi, tempura, grilled meats ... Read more » |
This Week in Shanghai Sports
by Andrew Chin (Shanghai Sports) Every week, City Weekend delves deep into the local amateur sports leagues to bring you the latest news, scores and upcoming games. Want us to report on your sport? Send us scores and highlights at leemack@ringierasia.com Footy Glory With Man City claiming the Premier League championship in dramatic ... Read more »
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