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Calvin Harris dropped by Club G Plus to show Shanghai what he's worth....
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Shanghai Photo Gallery
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I know, I know: stereotyping is wrong. But then again, so is binge drinking. I personally believe many of the best decisions are made as a result of successful stereotyping. For example, the decision ...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Shanghai Nightlife
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Two weeks ago, four laowais in Shanghai made a "Shit Laowai Say" video, revealing the stereotypes of a typical expat’s life in this booming metropolis. The video (which can be seen below with a VPN) t...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,CW Radar
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Boxing Cat Brewery's been running their Twelve Round Challenge since they opened, so in my quest to take on all of the city's eating challenges, I've decided to give this a shot--winners get their nam...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Shanghai Dining
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When my children began studying at a Chinese school, I imagined all the cool kids they’d meet and the fun they’d have together—kicking a ball in the park after school or hanging out at home watching T...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Family Matters
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Another talented German DJ. Nick Curly spins by the capital Nov. 24 with his particularly brand of danceable tracks. He's coming to promote his new album Between the Lines which is said to showcase a ...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Beijing,Beijing Nightlife
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Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder are just a few of the noticeable names to have worked with Diane Schuur. Diane headlines the Fairmont Beijing with the sounds of soul and jazz. Who have been your biggest...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Beijing,Performance Blog
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Editor's note: Simply put, the same economic reforms that gradually transformed China from a stagnate planned economy into a global model of market capitalism during the last 30 years have also dramat...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: China Media
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Taking the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a rite of passage—and an excellent way to prove your linguistic superiority over FOB laowai (just kidding, we hate those guys). But don't think it's just for ...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Expat Life
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Although constipation is the butt of many jokes, it’s far from funny to those suffering from it. The painful, often embarrassing affliction can be tough to tell when a doctor’s diagnosis is necessary,...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Expat Life
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Blowing glass isn’t something we usually think about, but it’s a cool craft and always impresses us on trips to places with Old World roots like Venice. In 2006, the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu opened Sch...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Beijing,Expat Life
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This week our local love doctors, Joe Schaefer (right) and Ginger Rong Chen (left), are dishing out advice on what to do when your private life plays out in the public domain. My girlfriend and I had ...
Posted February 22, 2012 Tags: Beijing,Expat Life
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One of my best friends during my years in New York was a Korean cook by the name of Hoon Song. Hoon was forever dependable for a good joke (even though his English wasn’t that strong), loved to sing w...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,The Dish
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Tucked away in the depths of the former French Concession, Misael aspires to a be a classy neighborhood cocktail joint but leaves us with the impression that it’s just another “check-the-box” bar peda...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,New Bars
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It’s been a rainy week in Shanghai and it’s put us in a reflective mood. We look back at the week that was and will be. This week we have: a preview of one of the city’s hottest gigs; dunks, dunks, du...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Expat Life
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Feel the need for speed? Want to try your hand at driving before the F1 Grand Prix screeches into town? Big name rental car companies offer deals as low as RMB49 per day for standard size vehicles (th...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Expat Life
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East Wine Cellar is not at all what we were expecting. The concept sounds all too familiar, and not in a good way. It’s a multi-story complex with a high-end wine cellar, both Chinese and French food,...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Beijing,New Eats
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Documentaries aren’t the most visually stimulating cinematic fare, but they are the best way to get a view of a life that isn’t yours, a better grasp of fate, and a better sense for small truths that ...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Beijing,Film Blog
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This week our local love doctors, Joe Schaefer (right) and Ginger wRong Chen (left), are dishing out advice on what to do when your private life plays out in the public domain. My girlfriend and I had...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Expat Life
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Stepping inside this teeny boutique will make you feel like you’ve walked into a young girl’s treasure box. From feather earrings (RMB80) and silk turbans (from RMB480) to vintage purses (from RMB800)...
Posted February 21, 2012 Tags: Shanghai,Shanghai Style
