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THE DISH: Eating In
Posted May 16th 2008 5:49p.m. by crystyl (The Dish)

It's the new eating out, only cheaper and sexier

Eating out was an occasion that elicited extreme excitement when I was growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. My parents would take me to Charlie's, a dimly-lit working class joint near Harvard Square with dark red vinyl booths. We ate immense portions of Greek salad, pork chops and chicken wings ... Read more »

Get Reel
Posted May 6th 2008 2:59p.m. by shanghai_cw (Cover Story)

The summer movie season is upon us and, for some movies, watching them on DVDs bought from the guy on the corner just won't cut it. Take the leap, head to a real theater. We've done all the hard work for you so all you need to do ... Read more »

Shanghaiology: Alan Wong | Midi | News You Can Use
Posted May 6th 2008 2:56p.m. by shanghai_cw (Shanghaiology)

Small Talk With... Sushi Secrets

bAlan Wong, owner of Haiku by Hatsune, chats about his new venture and this year's CW Reader's Choice Awards.

Haiku by Hatsune won the Best Newcomer award last year at the CW Reader's Choice Awards. How'd that feel to have your ... Read more »

Anything but Smooth
Posted May 6th 2008 2:55p.m. by shanghai_cw (Features)

Jazz sensation Chris Botti reveals his freewheeling style

Riding his carefully cultivated wave of fame, complete with the requisite Oprah endorsement and Sting approval, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti is swinging through Shanghai. His first China tour follows on the heels of his latest album Italia, a slickly packaged combination of ... Read more »

ART REVIEW: Andrew James Art | Just Joking
Posted May 6th 2008 2:54p.m. by shanghai_cw (Art Review)

Explicit, Humorous and Fresh

Andrew James Art is showing some oil paintings by the young artist Zhou Yilun under the title "Just Joking." The paintings range widely in their content from tigers to fighting soccer players to girls in bikinis splashing around. However, the paintings are unified stylistically with an ... Read more »

NEW BARS: Park Tavern | Xuhui
Posted May 6th 2008 2:54p.m. by shanghai_cw (New Bars)

Park Here for a Long Afternoon

After our first visit to Park Tavern, we will likely find ourselves there again spending many weekend afternoons among good friends knocking back pints of Strongbow, Boddingtons, Beamish, Tiger or Stella (RMB35-55). Food is available and their tasty fish and chips (RMB60) subsidize a ... Read more »

NEW BARS: Transit Lounge | Changning
Posted May 6th 2008 2:53p.m. by shanghai_cw (New Bars)

Stop for Red Lights

In its previous location, this groovy lounge was known as "that Japanese gay bar above Shanghai Studio," and regulars will be pleased with its sleek new make-over. The red light and curtain in the entrance are a bit disconcerting, as they invite the notion that Transit ... Read more »

A Pleasure to Be Here
Posted May 6th 2008 2:53p.m. by shanghai_cw (Features)

Shanghai's indie darlings Boys Climbing Ropes release their EP

Imagine that Shanghai is a revolving door: a neverending cycle of people flowing in and out and constant construction of aesthetically-pleasing skyscrapers that, ultimately, are torn down to make room for bigger and better towers. Now, imagine that amid the ... Read more »

THE BEAT: My [Missing] Adidas
Posted May 6th 2008 2:51p.m. by shanghai_cw (The Beat)

YSP! WSD!'s Devon Clifford recalls his shoe-snatching nightmare

We somehow get a good international band over to Shanghai and how do we show our appreciation? Apparently, by bamboozling footwear, which is exactly what happened to YSP! WSD! drummer Devon Clifford, who spent what should have been time making out ... Read more »

WHERE YOU DRINK... If you're a dramatic (martial) artist
Posted May 6th 2008 2:49p.m. by shanghai_cw (Where You Eat/Drink)

Lucas Pignaton: Wushu Athlete

When I go out, I look for good music, great people and, of course, good drinks. One place I love is Muse. On Wednesday nights I enjoy the music there with a Cosmopolitan or a Johnny Walker and black tea in my hand and friends around ... Read more »

THE LGBeaT: ShanghaiLGBT at Work
Posted May 6th 2008 2:47p.m. by shanghai_cw (The LGBeat)

The group that unites Shanghai's LGBT community

I recently attended a brunch held by Shanghai's largest gay organization, ShanghaiLGBT. As I munched on some Moon River Diner pancakes, I noticed that most of the attendees were visibly hung-over. Sigh. Nothing new for this group of fun-loving drinkers.

For ... Read more »

NEW EATS: Peter's Tex-Mex Grill (Mexican & Tex-Mex)
Posted May 6th 2008 2:46p.m. by shanghai_cw (New Eats)

Pass the Red Sauce

As we approached, the yellow clapboard, Florida-style home off Hongmei Lu was not quite the decor we'd anticipated. While the name clearly emphasizes Tex-Mex cuisine, the mammoth menu includes a bit of everything, from sandwiches to burgers and breakfast. As we were set on the ... Read more »

NEW EATS: Berry Garden (Fusion)
Posted May 6th 2008 2:45p.m. by shanghai_cw (New Eats)

Berrylicious

On a weekday night, Berry Garden was all quiet elegance--maybe because we were the only customers there--but its smart bistro feel with candles and jazz and Asian accents of bamboo and Han statues left us a little confused. The arrival of the menu solved that issue. It was short ... Read more »

NEW EATS: Togo | Mexican & Tex-Mex
Posted May 6th 2008 2:44p.m. by shanghai_cw (New Eats)

Goto Togo

If the name doesn't immediately denote minimalism, then the menu will. But what the owner does at his easy-to-miss burrito stand hidden on Taikang Lu is make big burritos--and make them well. The size of a grown man's foot and coming in varieties of veggie (RMB38 ... Read more »

WHERE YOU EAT...if you're a paint-loving football player
Posted May 6th 2008 2:41p.m. by shanghai_cw (Where You Eat/Drink)

Rami Jamal Abu-na'meh: Student of sports medicine and Chinese acupuncture

One of the first places I visited in Shanghai was an Italian chain called Saizeriya (Italian) and I've been a regular since then. The Margherita pizza is yummy and cheap--enough for my "student" wallet to afford once or ... Read more »

MY PEEPS: Joseph Constanty | NextStep Entrepreneurs Organization
Posted May 6th 2008 2:40p.m. by shanghai_cw (My Peeps)

Step by Step

Where did the idea for NextStep come from? About a year ago myself and a group of friends realized that we didn't know enough entrepreneurs. We felt there was a real need for a social event that could bring people together. Do you feel like you ... Read more »

Give Mom a Break
Posted May 6th 2008 2:38p.m. by shanghai_cw (Features)

Some of the best ways to pamper your mom this Mother's Day

Mother's Day is upon us, and there's no better way to thank that special woman than by showering her with a little luxury. And if there's one thing Shanghai knows, it's indulgence.

Being ... Read more »

FAMILY MATTERS: Parent Tug-O-War
Posted May 6th 2008 2:35p.m. by shanghai_cw (Family Matters)

Balancing the social dynamics of sibling rivalry

A few of my friends have either had their second babies or are about to. Usually after the big "Congrats!" and "You look great!" comments, the next question is, "So how's the older one taking it?" A new baby is a huge ... Read more »

WHERE I PLAY: Lou & Lea Morlot
Posted May 6th 2008 2:35p.m. by shanghai_cw (Where I Play)

Age 10 Months

We are born in Shanghai and we like to scream at each other. It's our thing, no one else gets it but us. It also gets everyone's attention when we are in a restaurant. We are thinking of starting a small rock band, so we ... Read more »

MVP: Jeff Jorve | Shanghai Ultimate Players Association
Posted May 6th 2008 2:34p.m. by shanghai_cw (MVP)

Ultimatus LudioUltimate Frisbee is a pretty cocky name. What's so great about it? Ultimate, from the Latin ultimatus, "to come to an end." So tacking the "ultimate" in front of frisbee doesn't really mean it's the best, it just means this is as good as Frisbee ... Read more »

MY EVENT: Contemporary Dance
Posted May 6th 2008 2:06p.m. by shanghai_cw (My Event)

Every Thursday, 8-9pm, @Jazz du Funk

Laura Lonardi: Graduate in Chinese Art & Culture

One of my passions is dancing, which I have been doing since childhood. I stopped dancing for a while because of my intensive studies, but soon felt there was something missing in my life. Then I found ... Read more »

SPA REVIEW: The Spa at the Hilton | Pevonia Youth Renew Timeless Caviar Hand and Foot Treatment
Posted May 6th 2008 2:06p.m. by shanghai_cw (Spa Review)

The Right Digits

We scouted out some new pampering options at The Spa at the Hilton that would be great for mommy dearest. We arrived early and discovered that we had full run of the facilities; send mom early so that she can take full advantage, it's complimentary. Once ... Read more »

DAY IN THE LIFE: The Woman Who Does It All
Posted May 6th 2008 1:59p.m. by shanghai_cw (Day in the Life)

DAY IN THE LIFE: The Woman Who Does It All

Cathrene Tarukwasha does whatever it takes to make her clients' lives a little bit easier, offering time-saving solutions.

Home6am Eyes wide open, mechanically drag myself to turn on the computer. I turn on the coffeepot en route to the ... Read more »

Get Away
Posted Apr 23rd 2008 9:11p.m. by shanghai_cw (Cover Story)

Toothbrush? Check. CW mag? Check. You're set for the long weekend

So, the three-day May weekend has snuck up. Sneaky bastard. Even though you can't get away for the week, there are still plenty of places just a train, bus or cab ride away, that won't be ... Read more »

Taxi Cab Star | Bridging the Gap | News
Posted Apr 23rd 2008 9:10p.m. by shanghai_cw (Shanghaiology)

SHANGHAIology

Small Talk With...A Taxi Cab Star

Does his floppy ginger hair seem familiar? We caught up with Alex Cureton-Griffiths, a contestant on Quest China, to see what it's like to be on TVs and in cabs all over China.

We've seen you on cab TVs all ... Read more »

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