Shanghai Weekender: All a Blur
Remember what you did last weekend? We didn’t think so. The next few days are bound to be similarly blurry with a spate of international DJs, all sorts of random theme parties and bars simultaneously opening and closing. Whether you’re feeling especially classy or just wanna get downright trashy, bashes and shows in every flavor will sate your tastebuds.
Friday night sets it off with Brazilian techno beast showing off his hardware Gui Borratto at Muse Mixing Room. Lola brings another electronic hero with Belgian turntablist Dan D’Ascenzo. De Refter is officially opening its doors on Friday ... Read more »
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Stuff Financial Advisers Say: We Translate All the Jargon
Posted May 24th 2012 12:06p.m. by Owen Caterer (Money Talks) We’d like to explode a few myths today. We’ve been in this industry for many years, hearing sales pitches from our colleagues, competitors, fund managers and the endless talking heads on Bloomberg. Littered throughout is a host of technical investment sayings that have become almost golden rules of ... Read more »
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How to Master the Art of the Wingman
Posted May 24th 2012 11:12a.m. by Julie Levin (Shanghai Nightlife) Friends are good for two things on a night out: distracting the cab driver with clever witticisms in the event that you’re throwing up in the back seat and wingmann-ing (or wingwomanning). In order to be a good wingman, it is vital to leave your own carnal desires at ... Read more »
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More Than Words: How One Child Connected with China
Posted May 24th 2012 11:43a.m. by Fiona Reilly (Family Matters) I expend so much energy on communication here, attempting to navigate daily language interactions without major misunderstandings. As my Chinese has improved I understand more, yet I can’t communicate nuance or humor and I feel like an enormous part of my personality is missing. I suspect in Chinese I ... Read more »
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Shanghai's Best Grocery Delivery Services
Posted May 24th 2012 10:38a.m. by Laura Potten (Expat Life) Why set foot in a supermarket when you can get all your groceries delivered to your door? Whether you’re already an avid user or have yet to give online ordering a go, the question remains: which company should I use? Here are three of our picks. Fields Fields ever-growing ... Read more »
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How to Love Soy Sauce, A Staple of Chinese Cuisine
Posted May 24th 2012 10:13a.m. by Austin Hu (The Dish) The reputation of Chinese cuisine has languished. Long ago the epicenter of the culinary world, Chinese cuisine no longer seems to garner the same respect as its international counterparts. While I believe opinions will eventually change, I think the initiative falls upon us. We, as diners, need to learn more ... Read more »
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“en..its quite nice place. . they do well in children's teeth care.. much better than the old one i tried in Vietnam. sorry i cant remember name, a young kind doctor, he was so nice to my boy. .”
“very disappointed in the service at this location.I was in the Nanjing Xi Lu area today so decided to hit up Wagas near InPoint Mall. The cashier was fine, but when I went up to the second floor and asked if there were power outlets on the second floor, a waitress shouted at me, "can't you see them right there?" ...”
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