Olivia Quintela

Shanghai's Sunday Brunches: Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund


Boozy Sunday brunches in five-star hotels are the standard finale to many a person's weekend. Adding to the growing list of choices is the recently launched Waldorf Astoria brunch tour, providing a voyage of exploration for your senses that's a different kettle of fish from your average high-end breakfast-lunch repast.

The luxurious hotel, located in prime Bund territory, gives you a brunch equal to the beautiful venue's combination of classic and modern architecture, visiting three of the venue's dining outlets....[read more]

Posted: Friday, June 24, 2011 under Food

Using your Noodle


Five-star hotel JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai has launched a new business lunch for June, honoring one of the most popular and traditional aliments in Asia: noodles.

The emphasis will not be just on Chinese recipes, but on Japanese varieties and Italian spaghetti as well. Customers will be able to taste 10 different bowls of noodle dishes, amongst which are Peking egg noodles, Shanghai yellow noodles and Korean udon noodle soup. Each portion is served along with seasonal fruit.

Chinese people have been...[read more]

Posted: Friday, May 20, 2011 under Food | 1 comment