THE MANY USES OF CREME FRAICHE 29 December 2009 in FOOD, My recipes, Uncategorized

Made a very simple dish for dinner the other night – lemon butter salmon with creme fraiche. All it took was to wrap the salmon up in a bit of foil, popping in a pat of butter, a few slices of lemon, some herbs/salt/pepper,...
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KOMMUNE @ TAIKANG LU 28 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

No. 7, Lane 210 Taikang Lu (???201?7?) Luwan Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: Tucked away in the myriad of shops and cafes in Taikang Lu is Kommune. I love this place. Not because it’s an Aussie joint and I’m biased, but because I love...
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OUR 1ST CHRISTMAS IN CHINA in Christmas, FOOD, Uncategorized

Christmas Eve was a pretty chill one with a bunch of friends. We all met up at Lange Bar & Restaurant which were having a fabulous 200? all-you-can-eat-and-drink special. I loved the turkey they served up, complete with choice of 3 sauces, and all...
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SHOKA 17 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Shoka 98 YanPing Lu (???98?) Jing’an Shanghai, China PRICE: ???? RATING: All concrete and wood accents, Shoka is understated and crisp, yet provides a lovely dining experience. We were there for a team dinner and all of us was impressed with the ambience, considering...
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LANGE BAR & RESTAURANT AND PARTIES 14 December 2009 in Food reviews - Shanghai, Uncategorized

Lange Bar & Restaurant 661 Wuding Lu (???661?) Jing An Shanghai, China PRICE: ??? RATING: I’m a big fan of Lange Bar & Restaurant and their cheap, delicious Italian food. It’s a solid place to go with friends or for a quiet dinner date...
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