Dec 25, 2011 | Food Writing
Hot chocolate in Shanghai. By Mark Andrews Vertu Select. 25/12/2011 Slowly but surely the level of service is improving in Shanghai’s food and beverage outlets as there is a change in attitude towards the industry. Back in 2009, when Daniel Gross of Slate Magazine was...
Jun 3, 2011 | Food Writing
David Laris: new restaurant, less chairs. By Mark Andrews Vertu Select. 03/06/2011 Interview with prolific chef David Laris about his back to the kitchen venture 12 Chairs in Shanghai. “I wanted somewhere to get back to my food, whilst I have all these concepts, in my...
Jan 24, 2008 | Food Writing
At least you won’t fall down the stairs. By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 24/01/2008 Bar review of The Film in Shanghai’s Tianzifang. With steps on the winding staircases this narrow, it’s a good thing the drinks aren’t strong. Situated in a renovated...
Jan 10, 2008 | Food Writing
Liquidating Your Assets. By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 10/01/2008 Why are drink prices so high in Shanghai when wages are so low and alcohol taxes are not a major factor? Whilst you’re waiting for your drink you have a sneaking suspicion you’ve been had....
Dec 13, 2007 | Food Writing
2nd Home – Whose home? By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 13/12/2007 Bar review of 2nd Home on Dagu Lu in Shanghai (now closed down). Well it’s cleaner and tidier than my home but has the same lack of people. This place with its pictures of scantily glad girls...
Sep 27, 2007 | Food Writing
Mokkos – no sake here. By Mark Andrews City Weekend (Shanghai). 24/01/2008 Bar review of Japanese style sochu bar Mokkos in Shanghai. Hidden behind a heavy wooden door down a lane this bar is a treasure trove of sochu. Whilst sake is a brewed this Japanese alcohol is...
