Archive for May 19th, 2006

La Villa Rouge

perfect for igniting romanceSituated in a renovated villa in Xujiahui Park.the nostalgic decor is inspired by the building’s first incarnation as an EMI recording studio .French-trained Japanese Chef Fukui is flawless in his fusion execution and creates unforgettable meals.English menu.Credit cards.Hours:11:30am-2:30pmADD:811 Hengshan Lu 衡山路811号TEL:6431 9811

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EEST Crystal Garden

perfect for a swanky withEnjoy Asian delicacies from Thailand,Japan and China.Status conscious diners can try  the shark fin dumplings whist adventurous types can chow down on rice with green tea and crab-meat.Hours:5:30am-10:30pmADD:88 Hennan Zhong Lu 河南中路TEL:6335 0577

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Creek Kitchen

perfect for art aficionadosAn art house dining room situated on the top floor of the Creek Art Centre.Antique Chinese furnishings  and warm lighting soften this industrial loft space,where Mediterranean classics are finely tuned and tasty.Grab a relaxed meal before heading downstairs to catch a live band.English menu,Credit cards.Hours:11am-11pm.ADD:101 Chang’an Lu  长安路101号TEL:6380 4150

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Luna

perfect for peopleA prime location ensures that a steady stream of diners fills the seats of the outdoor patio and the indoor dining room.The Grlled Porkchop was worth.the wait,and the tapas selection hit higher notes than the unremarkable live band.English menu.Credit cards.Hours:11:30am-2amADD:Unit 1,House 15,Xintiandi ,Lane 181 Taicang Lu太仓路181弄新天地15号楼1单元TEL:6336 1717

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Laris

perfect  for fine companyA cavalcade of cool white and marble,the warmly lit interior of this elegant space houses dining rooms.a seafood bar,and a lounge.The menu is graced with global cuisine from the creative kitchen of internainally renowned Chef David Laris.English menu .Credit cards.Hours:11:30am-2:30pmADD:6/F ,3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu中山东一路3号楼6楼TEL:6321 9922

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Lapis Lazuli

perfect for a lazy SundayA tranquil retreat with a tropical garden that will work wonders on city jangled nerves.The menu offers a solid selection of occidental classics set to down-tempo beats and trickling fountains.English menu.Credit cards.Hours:11:30am-1:30amADD:9 Dongping Lu东平路9号TEL:6373 1021

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Vienna Cafe

perfect for intimate chats This tiny coffee house tucked away in the Frech Concession makes a great place to sun yourself over a cup of coffee or relax inside with a good book.For homesick Austrians,the Vienna Cafe also offers a such as Gulasch and Spaetzle. Credit cards.Hours:8 am-8 pm ADD:House 2,Lane 25,Shaoxing Lu 绍兴路25号2号楼, 近陕西路 [...]

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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

perfect for a workday coffee breakFrazzled businessmen and women are often seen frequenting the comfy couches and surfing the net at this connected coffee bar.Order up a coffee ,tea,or chai latte,refuel on a fresh chicken salad sandwich or pastasalad,splurge on a sinfully decadent dessert(like the banana almond tart),and get cranking on the keyboard.English menu,Credit cards.Hours:7:20am-11pmADD:Unit [...]

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