Wenni Yin finds an ideal balance of new and old, East and West, nature and the city in Hangzhou–even during the mass-travel madness of the October holiday
Escape to Hangzhou: Natural beauty, great food, markets and history
November 4th, 2012 | by Wenni Yin | published in Travel, zS Blogs
Shanghai Hooters: It's more (and less) than you think
October 30th, 2012 | by Vanessa Sauter | published in Eat & drink, zS Blogs
It was more out of curiosity than anything sapphic. I mean, what better place for a girls' night out than the infamous Hooters? (Especially when you're feeling ironic.) Our "cultural fatigue" was getting relatively high, and the American style of the restaurant was enticing. So we headed out, taking the metro to a stop about fifteen minutes walking […]
DIM SUM: Things hidden and mechanized
October 19th, 2012 | by Dani Grant | published in Photography, zS Blogs
DIM SUM offers more food for thought. Despite the casual cruelty to animals on display in local markets, are Chinese diners more honest about what it means to eat meat?
American comfort food at Southern Belle
May 21st, 2012 | by Cynthia Li | published in Eat & drink, zS Blogs
Most of you will probably stop reading as soon as I mention my favorite part of this night: a live country band. But for those with an open mind, Southern Belle is one of those rare places that is good for dinner or drinks, any night of the week. In addition to their food, which is mostly […]
The Fat Olive Photo Shoot
April 17th, 2012 | by Lisa Hu | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering, zS Blogs
Three weeks ago, in mid-March, I coordinated a photo shoot for David Laris' The Fat Olive, the third and newest location of Shanghai's premier Mediterranean restaurant chain. The Fat Olive's menu, designed by the Shanghai-based chef and restaurateur Laris, features flavorsome dishes best complimented with a unique wine. I brought six of my friends from the NYU Shanghai program, and my supervisor […]
Cheap eats and bug markets: A Time Out Shanghai internship
April 9th, 2012 | by William Li | published in Internships, jobs & volunteering
Back home, I usually grab an issue of Time Out New York to read about the events and happenings that take place in the city. From cheap eats to exclusive shopping deals, it's a good read, especially when you're taking the subway. When I discovered Time Out Shanghai, I was thrilled to discover a magazine in English that covered Shanghai's […]
Sexy Chinese food pics
February 9th, 2012 | by Delrisha White | published in Eat & drink, Photography
A gallery featuring hot pics of Chinese dishes encountered in a Shanghai fine dining restaurant. Photos by Delrisha White.
Rules of the round table
November 19th, 2011 | by Sarah Brady | published in Eat & drink, zS Blogs
Lessons in lazy Susan etiquette, courtesy of Sarah Brady.
Shanghai Street Vendors: Dumplings around ECNU
October 9th, 2010 | by zaiShanghai | published in Eat & drink
"Dumplings – who doesn’t love them? Perfect for either a meal or a snack, in almost any weather, and customizable with sauces." Yuting of Shanghai Street Vendors rates three dumpling spots within dipping distance of ECNU.
Eating healthy in Shanghai: It isn’t impossible
October 6th, 2010 | by zaiShanghai | published in Eat & drink, zS Blogs
NYU in Shanghai alum Munesh Advani explains how to escape the Back Gate grease trap by getting your street food vendor to make your eggs to order.