EASO ROOM 12 February 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Easo Room 32 Xiangshan Lu (???32?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: Nothing sums up “Shanghai cafe” quite like Easo Room, a tiny little cafe that no other cafe in this city comes remotely close to. The pretty exterior makes it stand apart from the...

BALTHAZAR FRENCH BRASSERIE 11 February 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Balthazar No. 7, Lane 155 Jianguo Zhong Lu, (????155?7?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: Tucked away at the back of Taikang Lu, Balthazar is French brasserie in a standalone 1920s house, stretching over 3 floors. It’s yet another restaurant opened by the irrepressible Eduardo...

HoF DESSERTS 9 February 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

HoF 30 Sinan Lu (???30?) Shanghai, China PRICE: ?? RATING: Helmed by Brian Tan, a Malaysian, the upscale HoF is a sweet tooth paradise. I like to call it a “dessert bar”, because it’s a fascinating blend of sweet treats, cocktails and wines. Dark...

CITY WEEKEND FOOD REVIEW 8 February 2010 in FOOD, Food reviews, Meme quizzes, Uncategorized

So here’s my first gig as an official food reviewer for City Weekend 🙂 Was fun, and nice to see my opinions published. It’s also listed on their website here. I envy food critics – what a dream job they’ve got going on! City...

APPLEBEE’S 7 February 2010 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar No.18 Basement, 131 Tianyaoqiao Lu Xujiahui Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: We were surprised to see Applebee’s, an American chain, in Shanghai. But we immediately went in to check it out – because I love American food, especially their...