Bocado Iberian Tradition
Fresh off the heels of the successful and recently closed Mesa/Manifesto, owner Charles Cabell has been a busy man. Having had a hand in running a variety of different cuisines in his previous projects, the Brazilian restaurateur this time ...[ read full review ]
With life in Shanghai moving at such as wild and frenetic pace, it sometimes seems impossible to avoid getting overly stressed out during the workweek. The Little Weekend Parties, hosted every Wednesday night at Chai Bites Lounge, provide the perfect ...[ read full review ]
When Gil Serra Arnau, Freixenet's Greater China Manager, discusses his company's well-known sparkling wine, his two favorite words are "cosmopolitan" and "heritage". Fittingly, Gil is therefore expanding the presence of the world's number one sparkling wine brand by opening up ...[ read full review ]
If you were to ask an editor which reviews they preferred to write, they'd probably mention the ones that exceed expectations, and Henry's, located a short cab ride from LuJaiZui, would fit perfectly in that category.
An external wood and glass ...[ read full review ]
Interview: Franki Almodovar, Head Chef of El Patio
There are lots of Spanish restaurants in Shanghai. What makes yours special?
This place is very authentic. The head positions are filled by people who are originally from Spain, like myself and the owner. Our collection is from Seville. I think ...[ read full review ]
El Patio From Catalonia with Love
Descended from the beloved Spanish restaurant Bonito, El Patio is on the way to becoming just as well established as its predecessor. Serving tapas in a French Concession villa, many of the loyal customers that flocked to Bonito when it ...[ read full review ]
Many restaurateurs have learnt to their chagrin that breaking into the Shanghai market may be easy but sticking around is a far more precarious matter. Despite owning a small empire of establishments back in Spain, Maria Li Bao has found ...[ read full review ]
Ole Fill ‘er Up
"All you can": the words summon to mind one of the various Japanese joints in town serving out endless platters of sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki, accompanied by tokkuri after tokkuri of sake. Taking this concept and giving it a Spanish ...[ read full review ]
Interview: Antoni Gu, Chef at Antoni Restaurant
When did you become interested in cooking?
I became interested in cooking as a child, when I was about 10 years old. My father really influenced me as he is a very good cook and has a great interest in food.
What ...[ read full review ]
Named for the world-famous, Barcelona-based architect, Antoni Gaudi, Antoni Restaurant offers a gourmet extravaganza from the Iberian Peninsula, with a menu based on both a selection of tapas-style food and full à la carte options.
Tucked away in the new Expo ...[ read full review ]
La Palma Versailles Palace off the Port Bow
Whatever might be said for the food, the decoration of La Palma is what initially inflames the imagination. Imagine, if you will, strolling into a restaurant where a ship's helm anchors the hostess at the door, while behind her the ...[ read full review ]
It's a Spanish food invasion! While the Spanish Pavilion continues to host Michelin-star chefs at the Gran Melia, Mistral has started serving up its tapas delights; El Patio and La Finca are almost ready to flourish their wares; Taska is ...[ read full review ]
Mistral French Concession Snack Attack
Ask anyone what they like about tapas and it's likely they'll say it's the social aspect, the pick-and-mix, the "you-can-try-mine-if-I-can-try-yours". It encourages conversation amongst dining companions not interested in isolating themselves behind one large meal. The tapas concept is simple ...[ read full review ]
In a beautifully restored, French-style 1920s house in Xujiahui Park, Restaurant Martin is right at the center of the city. Open for nearly two months now, the restaurant of Chef Martin Berasategui - mastermind of two Michelin-starred restaurants back in ...[ read full review ]
This stylish and laid-back restaurant located inside The Loft serves tasty Mediterranean food with a strong Spanish influence. The head chef is Spanish and keeps a close eye on every detail to ensure that everything coming out of his kitchen ...[ read full review ]
Gran Bodega's reputation as the original and the most traditional Spanish restaurant in the city has made it a must-visit venue for some time. Interestingly, it has the self-assurance not to be Pasa-Dobleing in a whirl of publicity but cooks ...[ read full review ]
La Verbena is the perfect spot for a party, the location, views, fantastic terrace and live band make sure it lives up to its name. It has a relaxed and hospitable atmosphere that creates an impressive Mediterranean vibe on the ...[ read full review ]
Turning off of the busy street of Hong Mei Lu just south of Hong Qiao Lu, is a hidden oasis of unique restaurants tucked in an alley. Casa Pepe with its Spanish villa architecture is one of those unique restaurants ...[ read full review ]
Bienvenido Bonito! Bonito offers tapas to top all others, and is keeping them as they should be - pre-dinner accompaniment to a good glass of red wine. The price reflects this, with scallops for as little as 28RMB no less. ...[ read full review ]
There have been plenty of rumours about what was going on at Diage, and at the start of this year our fervent imaginations were fed. This fusion favourite re-opened with a new flavour in the form of El Willy, a ...[ read full review ]
