Barfly: He Who Dares to Try It All
Shanghai is a city where unique ideas are not only born, but also made manifest. When Korean mixologist Brian Kay came to Shanghai in order to assist in creating the concept for new fusion venue Bello'Co, the free license to ...[ read full review ]
Cultural diversity: it surrounds us, closes in on us and then clouts us over the head with its multifarious ways. These are dangerous times we live in, when innocent diners seeking respite from a rumbling stomach are led astray by ...[ read full review ]
Interview: Brian Kay, General Director of Bello’ Co
What is the thinking behind the Bello' Co concept?
I wanted to create a venue that is non-specific: a bar, restaurant, cocktail lounge and party venue. Somewhere that people can come at any time of the day and feel comfortable, whether ...[ read full review ]
For a long time, the area around the XinZha Road junction with ShiMen 2 Road has been somewhat of a restaurant wasteland, a dead zone between thickets of eating options. Thankfully, it seems that Bello' Co has risen up to ...[ read full review ]
Annion Kitchen Sign Reads: Please Come Back Later
Tucked away in the newly opened JiaShan Market, Annion Kitchen is one of many recently opened eateries in the eco-friendly themed development. True to the recycling ethos of the buildings' owners, the interior is cleverly paneled with rough, reclaimed wooden ...[ read full review ]
Qing Hui Lou Spicy Kimchi and Sushi Rolls
The third branch of Korean-Japanese restaurant Qing Hui Lou is looking shiny and new, spick and span. A selection of complimentary hors d'oeuvres and appetizers are provided prior to the meal, allowing diners a moment to take in the scenery. ...[ read full review ]
Korean restaurants can be found all over Shanghai, though discovering a true gem is easier said than done for an uninitiated foreigner. When in doubt, follow the crowd - to the rather obviously named Korean Barbeque Restaurant, which is a ...[ read full review ]
