Posted May 23rd 2012 1:45p.m.  |

by Kat Velayo

Need to satisfy that Mexican craving? We've rounded up three of the best burritos in Shanghai. From the cheap, to the chic; there's a little something for everyone.

Pistolera | Mexican & Tex-Mex

Pistolera may be off the beaten path, but a trip out to Jinqiao is well worth it ... Read More

Posted May 10th 2012 11:39a.m.  |

by Geoff Ng

There's nothing more decadent than sipping on Champagne over a long and lazy weekend brunch. There are plenty of Champagne brunch options available around town, so here we picked out three of the best. Check them out below.

The COOK | Global

The COOK’s made itself a family dining ... Read More

Posted Apr 25th 2012 11:54a.m.  |

by Drew Bates

There's nothing more satisfying that a giant plate of beer battered fish 'n chips. Whether you like them with a side of mushy peas or hearty dose of vinegar, there's a version in Shanghai for every taste. We rounded up three of the best in town, so if ... Read More

Posted Apr 12th 2012 10:37a.m.  |

by Jake DeLois

Looking for a decadent dessert treat? There is nothing more sinful than a big slice of cheesecake. Loosen your belts because we just found three of Shanghai's best. Check them out below.

Sunflour | Cafés

Pressed up against the glass counter drooling over the bakery’s wide selection of buttery ... Read More

Posted Mar 29th 2012 5:56p.m.  |

by Geoff Ng

Got a craving for some delicious chicken strips? Well luckily we have rounded up three of the best spots to consume this tasty bar snack!

The Chalet | Bars

Chicken strips are one of our favorite bar snacks, and nobody in this town does them better than The Chalet. For RMB45 ... Read More

Posted Mar 15th 2012 1:19p.m.  |

by Jake DeLois

Got a hankering for a big ol' bowl of chili? We've done all of the hard work and found three of the best in Shanghai. Next time your craving kicks in, head to one of these three locations.

Nosh Delivery | Delivery

There isn’t much on the Nosh Delivery ... Read More

Posted Feb 17th 2012 11:58a.m.  |

by Julie Levin

Craving a creamy and delectable milkshake? Check out these places where you can get the classic American beverage and start shakin'!

Munchies | American

Munchies’ plumpifying milkshakes come in a few varieties, including the standards (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry, RMB18-19) and a few mixes (strawberry banana and chocolate banana, RMB22), but ... Read More

Posted Feb 1st 2012 10:32a.m.  |

by Geoff Ng

Got a hankering for a sandwich? There are a couple of places around town who are doing them on the cheap. Next time you feel like revisiting your old lunchbox favorite, check out these three great sandwich spots.

City Shop | Groceries

It’s not the first place you think of ... Read More

Posted Nov 3rd 2011 3:02p.m.  |

by Liz Grabenstein

When the weather starts to cool down there is no meal more satisfying than a big slice of piping hot lasagna. If layers of pasta sheets topped with béchamel and gooey cheese get you excited, then check out these three places to get your lasagna fix.

Boonna Café 3 | Cafés ... Read More

Posted Sep 30th 2011 1:47p.m.  |

by Claire Miles

Luckily for the bovine creatures of this world, not everyone craves big meaty hamburgers, so we went on a search for the best veggie versions around town. What we came up with were tasty, hearty and (sometimes) healthy varieties that might even convert the most fervent meat eaters. Here are ... Read More

Posted Sep 1st 2011 1:16p.m.  |

by bill_greyskull

Thin, translucent noodles in a cold broth may not sound like the most appetizing dish in the world, but this bowl of noodles actually packs in a variety of punchy flavors that go down light and smooth. Here's the top three places in Shanghai to get them.

Ben Jia ... Read More

Posted Aug 19th 2011 10:20a.m.  |

by Claire Miles

Sometimes the best things in life are the most simple and when it comes to eating, there is nothing more satisfying than fresh crusty bread smothered in butter. We loosened our belts and found the best bread and butter combinations in Shanghai. Check them out below.

Jing’an Restaurant | European ... Read More

Posted Jul 29th 2011 12:15p.m.  |

by Jake DeLois

It's hot and sticky which means that it's the perfect weather for an ice-cold lemonade. We hit the streets and found three of the best around town. Check them out below.

Mi Thai | Thai

The lemonade that tops our list isn’t lemonade at all, but rather Mi ... Read More

Posted Jul 20th 2011 11:28a.m.  |

by Sophie Friedman

In this hot and sticky weather, treat yourself to a classic banana split. We happily tried out a bunch around town and found three of the best. Check them out below.

Cha’s | Cantonese

The last thing you’d expect to find at this ’50s-style Cantonese diner is a remake ... Read More

Posted Jul 11th 2011 11:41a.m.  |

by Jake DeLois

Don't have time to enjoy a nice sit-down lunch? We went out and found the best lunches-to-go so you don't have to.

Pantry| Delivery

What do you get when you combine Spread the Bagel, Strictly Cookies, Amelia’s and omg! Bakery with sandwich titan Trenchers? One of the ... Read More

Posted Jun 27th 2011 12:29p.m.  |

by The Thirsty Pig

Got a craving for some Korean? We sent one of our hungry food bloggers out into Shanghai to find the city's best kimchi fried rice. Check them out below.

Annion Kitchen | Korean

Annion Kitchen’s kimchi fried rice (RMB40) combines both presentation and simplicity. The Yoon brothers who run ... Read More

Posted Jun 14th 2011 11:26a.m.  |

by Claire Miles

When the weather's hot and sticky, ditch the espresso and cool down with an ice-blended coffee. We found three of Shanghai's best. Check them out below.

Gloria Jean’s Coffee | Cafés

If you’re looking for a real coffee buzz, Gloria Jean’s dominates all the other giant ... Read More

Posted May 27th 2011 11:40a.m.  |

by Joanne Yao

Fancy a sweet treat this Summer? Check out these three tempting frozen yogurts when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth in the summer heat.

Anna Banana | Dessert

A cup of Anna Banana’s guiltless frozen yogurt topped with fruit, mochi and cookies is just the thing to keep you ... Read More

Posted May 16th 2011 12:41p.m.  |

by Dan Ouyang

There's nothing sweeter than a perfect macron. So we hit the streets of Shanghai and went on a macron hunt. When your sweet tooth is aching, check out these three delicious spots.

Maison du Macaron | Desserts

This unassuming space puts out the best value-for-money macarons in the city (RMB7 ... Read More

Posted Apr 28th 2011 3:16p.m.  |

by Claire Miles

Spring is here, so what are we eating? Spring rolls, of course! We sent three of the City Weekend crew out into Shanghai to find some of the best spring roll dishes in town. This is what we found.

The Spice | Thai

This new Jing’an eatery serves delectable, traditional ... Read More

Posted Apr 18th 2011 5:22p.m.  |

by Claire Miles

For those who love their caffeine short and sharp, an espresso is the only way to go. The next time you need your fix, try these great espressos around town.

Stormy Café | Cafés

Just two blocks of west of Xintiandi sits Stormy Café, a tiny hole in the wall that ... Read More

Posted Apr 6th 2011 10:43a.m.  |

by Joanne Yao

Got a hankering for some sushi? Fill up with a chirashi bowl. We hit up some of our favorite Japanese spots to find you three of the best in Shanghai. Check them out below.

Ginpei | Japanese

A specialty of the house, the “sea bream rice” is an unconventional chirashi bowl ... Read More

Posted Mar 22nd 2011 2:03p.m.  |

by bill_greyskull

The Roujiamo is China's version of the burger, but it's even tastier. Even though it's a Shaanxi original, you can find the popular snack all over Shanghai. We've took to the streets to find you three of the best. Check them out below.

Xiao Chang An ... Read More

Posted Mar 7th 2011 11:18a.m.  |

by Johanna Hoopes

When the burger urge hits, it's hard to ignore. Try our three top picks for Shanghai's tastiest sliders. Don't feel too guilty, there's always enough to share around.

Gourmet Café | American

Take your family on a stroll through pun-land via Gourmet Café’s tongue-in-cheek sliders menu ... Read More

Posted Feb 22nd 2011 11:40a.m.  |

by Cristina Ng

During winter, there is nothing better than a hearty sukiyaki to warm you up. We braved the cold and found three of Shanghai's best Japanese hot pots. Indulge in them now while it's still cold out.

AQ Shabu Shabu | Japanese

AQ is very popular and very small, so ... Read More

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