OSTERIA BY EDUARDO VARGAS 14 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Osteria 226 Jinxian Lu (???226?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: My girl friend Heidi organised a brunch on a gorgeous, sunny day. I treasure these days, since we’re fast heading into winter now, which is especially miserable in Shanghai and even more so when...

MA BOON KRONG THAI RESTAURANT 22 November 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Ma Boon Krong 4/F Hong Kong New World Tower 300 Huaihai Zhong Lu (????300?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: I’ve heard time and time again that Ma Boon Krong is the place to go for great Thai food. I haven’t managed to find any...

BRUNCH @ ISSIMO 18 November 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Issimo 2/F, 931 Nanjing Xi Lu (????931?2?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ????? RATING: This hidden away gem sits within the chic doors of JIA Boutique Hotel. Issimo is helmmed by celebrity chef Salvatore Cuomo and boasts Italian/Western fare. It’s a wonderful place to escape to...

CITY WEEKEND 15 November 2009 in Food reviews, Living in... Shanghai, Uncategorized

My review of Haiku by Hatsune appeared in Shanghai’s ‘City Weekend’ magazine.. I wasn’t told, so it was a bit surprising when I was flipping through the pages and suddenly saw my face staring right back at me, *lol*!

MAYA 10 November 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Maya 2/F, Shanghai Grand Plaza 568 Julu Lu Shanghai, China PRICE: ????? RATING: Maya is expensive. But it’s expected, since they’re a tapas place, and from our experience, tapas is always expensive around the world. The prices are up around Australian prices, which I...