Openings, Closings & More News This Month
As October comes to a close and the temperatures begin to drop, there are always plenty of changes in the air. Openings, closings, new menus and drama, it’s just another day in Shanghai F&B. Here’s what we’ve been hearing lately.
NEW OPENINGS
Funkadeli
Check out their new spot on 291 Fumin Lu. High ceiling, large terrace, bigger bar, it’s a bigger better Funkadeli and we love it. Of course they still have the fresh, savory Italian food without the mainstream and cliché transalpine environment. The food menu is composed of original cicchettis, nicely composed salads, signature Panini’s, consistent pastas and amazing cheese/cured meat platters. Expect great ingredients, perfectly executed for unmistakable dishes. For those who don’t know, Funkadeli has a very well-researched cuisine with optimally balanced recipes and affordable prices. Count on spending around 120 RMB for a dinner, drinks included.
Amelia's
This is their new home on Julu. Still British cuisine with their same specialties: Cheddar, sausage, Eggplant and salty muffins.
JZ Club
This is the first big name in Found 158. Same recipe as before: smooth sofas, delicate, red-lit atmospherics and an old fashion whisky collection.
Gossip Room
A bistro and bar dedicated to WPP building Heng Feng Lu. ‘raw & sleek’ ambiance with French gastronomy from a chef trained at the renowned culinary school
Le Cordon Bleu.
NEW OPENINGS OF SECOND LCOATIONS
Favorita
Favorita on Xinzha Lu that carries all the Italian wine and favorites.
Al's Diner
Al’s Diner finished its construction on Xiangyang lu. We told you about the opening of Al’s bakery last month. Now the second floor is finished as well.
Liquid Laundry
Liquid Laundry is bubbling recently. They will have their second branch opening at Shanghai Centre. They are also launching a brand-new restaurant and lounge project called Cobra Lily in Xintiandi. Cobra Lily is a carnivorous plant from California. They describe it as modern Asian flavors paired with craft beer.
CLOSINGS
Strictly Cookies
Their venue maybe closed on Xiangyangbei lu, however we can still find their products in many other venues of Shanghai. Visit their website to find the full list.
Le Chalet
Why? apparently their landlord asked the popular restaurant to shut down as he plans to turn the building into a housing unit. Fans don’t stress though, there are still the two other venues on Renmin Lu and Guangdong Lu
YONG KANG LU DISPLACED BARS &
THEIR NEW LOCATIONS
With so many YKL orphans at once, they’re all looking for a new spot in Shanghai. Which means than 20 brands are looking for the same kind of premise. Looks like a shanghainese battle royal is on for housing.
The Rooster
Rooster is still kicking at their other branch at 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu.
El Luchador
El Luchador also has also another venue at 123 Xingye Lu.
Cape Grape
Cape grape recently opened their post-YK shop on Wuding Lu