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An industrial dining room filled with powder blue furniture sets the scene for a meal derived from a number of Western cuisines. Offering salads, sandwiches, pastas, meats and seafood, the choices are many. The restaurant also has live jazz music Thursday through Saturday nights and an extensive drinks menu. . Too Much Fusion?With its industrial dining room filled with overstuffed powder blue furniture, MTL Fusion had us a bit confused right from the start. The restaurant offers a variety of d ...
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Should you be in the Changning District, excellently priced lunch sets and ample servings of dishes drawing on a range of Asian inspirations provide those weary of eating in shopping malls a nice reprieve. The décor of this restaurant is simple and clean, the service friendly. Try the red curry duck and treat yourself to a creamy peanut smoothie afterwards. . Fusion's Fuse Almost LitThis may not be a "estination," but should you live in Changning District and need a break from street side mala ...
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This proudly pink cafe is the spot to eat if you're browsing around Barbie central on Huaihai Lu. The sixth floor cafe specializes in Asian-influenced, pan-European dishes from a gigantic menu. We recommend the Barbie burger with pink sauce (don't worry, it's just colored mayo). . New Eats | Pink is GoodThe Barbie Café is perched like a gleaming crown atop Shanghai’s new six-floor Barbie mecca. Culinary heavyweight David Laris has built a slyly lovable destination. Our inner 8-year-old enjoyed ...
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Boasting itself as among Conde Nast World's 50 best, this chic assignment in Asian-inspired fusion cuisine is as devastatingly handsome as it is delicious. Everyone looks good in this room, where palatable plates like seared king prawns and roast wild duck with chestnut puree are served in a divine atmosphere. . Second Bite | Swede-dishWith new Swedish chef Roger Johnsson at the helm, this fine dining favorite is gravitating towards Scandinavian dishes with Asian influences. Their ambitious ne ...
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This smart bistro with Asian accents serves standard Western fare such as salads, meat and fish dishes, risottos and pastas. A range of wines by the glass make for a laid back dinner or lunch and afternoon tea sets are also available. Big plate glass windows are ideal for former French Concession-style people watching. . BerryliciousOn a weekday night, Berry Garden was all quiet elegance--maybe because we were the only customers there—but its smart bistro feel with candles and jazz and Asian a ...
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This modern-style no frills bistro features mixed French, Asian and Mediterranean cuisine in the midst of Xintiandi. Char grilled burgers, steaks, rotisserie chicken, salads and tapas offer an eclectic range of fare for culinary adventurers though may dissuade those seeking something more uniform. . Catering to Many TastesChef Justin Quek's modern bistro features gourmet cuisine at affordable prices. Arriving early for dinner, we found a sparsely populated yet comfortable atmosphere, however a ...
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A little too spicyThis spin-off of the popular Hengshan Cafe is a stylish dig–black chandeliers, a significant wine rack, a huge bar and even a solarium. We asked for some water: sorry, only bottled available (Panna still,?28). The asparagus salad with salsa verde (?42) was tasty, but too heavy in flavor as a starter. The Olio (?48), spaghetti with olives, thyme and garlic was flavorful to the point where the spiceswere undistinguishable. Even the slices of cucumber, a clever ingredient, couldn' ...
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This restaurant serves up contemporary European cuisine within a colorful street-art decked interior. Come for a casual glass of wine or an entree of grilled fish, meat or tapas. . Second Bite | Street CasualWhen you walk in, expect actual graffiti art plastered on solid walls of pastel color with a hip vibe like that of a Parisian hostel café. In 570 restaurant's former space, Graffiti represents a complete departure from the traditional French fare that characterized 570. Better still, it's ...
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