Wasting away 16|5|08

Have any All You Can Eat Teppan-yaki joints added "* within reason" to their menus yet? Could be a matter of time with the way Shanghai restaurants seem to be responding to the food crisis - rapidly shrinking portions and lower quality food for the same price seems to be the trend
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The Meat Markets
     --- Shanghai's pool of fanciest bars is becoming a hunting ground		 15|5|08

The month of May always fills up my calendar with birthday celebrations; which means there will be endless dinner invites followed by late-night drinking.  At one birthday feast last week, the celebrant reminded us of Zapatas for a late-night party. Everybody got excited except me.
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Last orders 13|5|08

What's the best way to get rid of customers after an evening's entertainment?

We love the UK-style Last Orders bell warning everyone to get the last drinks in, followed by another ring 15 minutes later meaning Time's Up So Get Out.
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Spicy Selections
     --- Where and where not to set your mouth on fire		 9|5|08

I have mixed emotions about even dignifying a fast food chain by writing about it, but seeing the ads for this new Ma La Style Chicken Sandwich at McDonalds, I have to admit, I was curious. I thought maybe I needed to do some objective research in the name of science. So, I put on a  heavy coat and dark glasses and a fake mustache, and found my place in line at the McDonalds, got my sandwich and found a quiet and secluded corner in which to eat it.  But it just seemed that they went to their flavor factory and said, "make us something really spicy".

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Windows Underground
The drinks are cheap, but the live music is hit-and-miss. This one could go either way...

The Monk
It feels like a bordello and offers bottled imports. Meh... decent enough, but not worth going out of your way for.

Malone's Pudong
If you're a homesick American stuck in Pudong, consider this to be your new frontier watering hole.

Bloc
This hip hop/R&B playground offers solid tunes, minimalist decor, and decent drinks.

Barhulu
Classy-yet-comfy atmosphere, stellar scenery, and a tropical feel combine to position this new entry as a likely hit.

 Transit Lounge
A comfortable place to mingle among an interesting mix of foreign and local punters.

The Irishman's Pub
All the trappings the name suggests, plus an assortment of creamy choices on tap.

Yogafish
If you're in a hurry and crave a healthy and fresh lunch, Yogafish is hard to beat

Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse
Ride the mechanical bull, then indulge in a juicy, mesquite-grilled steak as Willie Nelson twangs.

matsuri 123
A quirky 'food stadium' with a huge number of stalls spread over 1,500 square meters  featuring all your Japanese faves.

La grange
Don't be fooled by the simple dining room -- Jerome Lagarde's southwestern French fare is simply spectacular.

Bambou
Creative cuisine in tapas portions served in beautiful decor with a sexy ambiance.

Arco
168 RMB gets you unlimited access to a huge spread of seafood, salads, and fantastic Brazilian BBQ.

Three and tree

The wine list is suited to the Mediterranean flavors on the menu...