Entering the glamorous entrance hall of the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, l felt like Cinderella. The high-class, century-old-fashion style with gold and wooden decorations immediately made me think of Titanic, especially going up Shanghai's oldest elevator - an old treasure of history, fascinating and very rare in a highly modern city like Shanghai.
The contemporary Chinese restaurant at the fifth floor only emphasizes this theme. If you ever want to trust Chinese food, trust this! Wei Jing Ge claims...[read more]
Small Luxury Hotels of the World celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is giving guests a chance to win up to 12 nights at a SHL hotel anywhere in the world, plus GBP1000 spending money every month for the rest of the year.
All you have to do it take part in the golden treasure hunt and the price will be within your reach. Twenty gold coins are hidden in SHL's website and when you find your first coin, you're...[read more]
What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase "quiet please"? I think of tennis. Let's get one thing straight though: there are other situations when a "shh" is called for - and this one is not about tennis. The busy life in a big city can sometimes be exhausting, especially in the summer season when the heat messes with your mind and working hours get really tough; a place emanating a quiet hush is absolutely essential.
Luckily for lovers...[read more]
Bringing some Iberian style to Shanghai, the six-month-old City Shop TianShan Store celebrated its "Spanish Food Festival Opening Ceremony" last Saturday, June 25. Starting with a professional and very passionate flamenco dance performance, this event touched on the heart of Spanish culture and gave visitors an authentic, atmospheric experience.
Little stands lined the area, providing cocktails, Parma ham cooking shows and tastings, followed by a delicious Spanish lunch buffet, also somewhat of a spectacle, with chefs cooking in an open kitchen...[read more]
You may already know wine and mezze bar The Fat Olive from its lofty perch atop Silver Court and its cozy spot in Sinan Mansions; but did you know it's actually a triplet? Across the river, on the PuDong side of the HuangPu, the third Fat Olive is located in the former Expo Village. This location recently launched a new Sunday brunch menu, with a selection of some of the classics from its other branches, as well as new items...[read more]
Shanghai sure is a busy city! Do you feel stressed after a tough week of work? Do you fancy leaning back, taking a deep breath and enjoying the river breeze? Marlin Bay Restaurant may just be the new place in town to chill out.
The restaurant is located at the Shanghai Yacht Club, on the PuXi side of the HuangPu River, with the NanPu Bridge crossing the waters just beside and big boats out in front providing the place with a...[read more]
"Music is magic. Magic is life", said the famous rock star Jimi Hendrix. Carpe diem, my friends; seize your opportunity to live life and attend this month's big rock show party, "We're Going to Mongolia and Japan!" The occasion celebrates the launch and official announcement of two special tours featuring some of Shanghai's most popular bands. These tours will feature different line-ups, with one going to Mongolia and the other one to Japan.
Raising money for their effort, four energetic rock...[read more]
Summer is coming and now is the time to enjoy this gorgeous city's wares. Community Center Shanghai (CCS) is throwing two fabulous summer bazaars, first this Friday, May 13, then next Saturday, May 21. The entrances are free!
The CCS Summer Bazaars will host a great selection of over 150 inspiring stalls, showing their summer products to all summer lovers. Buy gifts for the ones you love or indulge in some self-benefiting spending. There's everything from A to Z, including jewelry,...[read more]
