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...

HOMEMADE SPANISH OMELETTE 6 December 2009 in FOOD, My recipes, Uncategorized

We randomly decided to make a Spanish omelette one morning for breakfast/brunch. The only thing was that we couldn’t find Chorizo sausage in any of the supermarkets near us! So we swapped it for some smoked pork & garlic sausages and they turned out...

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...

‘MY LOCAL STORE’ COOKING CLASS 16 November 2009 in FOOD, Uncategorized

My Local Store is an online grocery store that specialises in fresh produce delivered right to your door. It’s fabulous for lazy people like me, especially when the weather is horrific outside. Last week, it was balmy and warm, and this week we’ve had...