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Shanghai Food & Beverage

Fumée's Chef Reina Chen Leads the Culinary Charge in Shenzhen with Globally-Inspired Gastronomy

Contemporary Chinese cuisine finds its way to Shenzhen

Shanghai Food & Drink Buzz: July 2025

Your trusted source for Shanghai’s F&B happenings

A Tectonic Shift in the Foundation of This Year’s Asia's 50 Best Bars List 2025

A radical restructuring that reflects the industry’s evolution

Travel

What It’s Like to Staycation at the Luxurious Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

A truly 5 Star luxury hotel experience in Hong Kong

Ingredients-first Philosophy at Jakarta's Modernhaus

More akin to a living room than a traditional bar

Dry Wave Cocktail Studio Causes Ripples in Bangkok's Bar Scene

Riffs on time-honored recipes, merging two beloved libations from different cocktail eras into one modern drink.

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My name is Sophie Steiner, and welcome to my food-focused travel blog. This is a place to discover where and what to eat, drink, and do in Shanghai, Asia, and beyond. As an American based in Shanghai since 2015 and as a food, beverage, travel, and lifestyle writer, I bring you the latest news on all things food and travel.