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7 Best New Openings of May

2017-05-24 ShanghaiWOWeng

The journey of discovery is always a mouth-watering one around Shanghai. When it comes to new places to hang out and eat this month we came across some real gems you should set foot in before it becomes impossible to get a seat.


DINER 



Address: 145 Wuyuan Lu

Tel: 021 6416 1678

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm [currently soft opening hours]


You’ve surely heard the term ‘gastro-pub,’ but have you ever been to a ‘gastro-diner’ before? Who would have thought Shanghai could give us an American-style diner with such luxurious and artisanal ingredients? Though a little expensive for simple dishes like pancakes, burgers and French toast, their ‘gold standard’ classics are definitely worth a try with ingredients like foie gras, wagyu beef and hazelnut butter. 


LA BODEGUITA DEL MEDIO



Address: 191 Hengshan Lu 


La Bodeguita Del Medio is probably the first notable Cuban franchise brand in Shanghai. Famed for being Ernest Hemingway’s favorite bar in Havana, expect to see the classical elements of a Cuban bar such as a cigar corner, a VIP saloon, and if you’re wondering why there is a wooden chair on the ceiling. Let’s just say it’s an in-house secret whereby the staffs here encourage you to ask them for the story. Just before you leave, remember to leave your autograph on the wall, a long common tradition that they follow ever since stars like Pierce Bronson and Terrence Howard have graced their home branch in Cuba.


ZEITGEIST 



Address: 537 Haifang Lu

Tel: 021 3220 5986

Hours: Daily: 11am-2am,


Finally for the first time in Shanghai, someone has shown us what a no-nonsense German approach to food is, and no we are not just talking about the typical sausage and beer. Zeitgeist offers up the raw essence of Bavarian cuisine with simple, delicious dishes, heavily based on meats and other hearty ingredients. A modern day man-cave, it’s a warm and cozy spot for the guys to build up their bromances or the ladies to pamper their man. 


MY BUTCHERY



Address: 315 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu

Tel: 131 2056 8079

Hours: Daily, 10.30am-8pm


Ever since the viral success through the internet, this upscale boutique butchery has become an internet sensation across Shanghai, they even had to open a second branch focusing more on dining and wine. Providing only the best meats and organic wines, My Butchery has transcended to a whole new level, and set the bar high for butchery in Shanghai. Their four animal head logo resembles the meats they sell and serve in-store, and are also used to mark your takeaways and avoid confusion. Most butcheries can be very intimidating with gory chucks of this and that, and blood smattered behind the counter. But My Butchery provides a comfortable, warm environment that’s suitable for family gatherings and even romantic dates. 


DEUS 



Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu

Hours: Daily, 5pm-2am


In the shuffle of high-profile openings this month, you may have missed Deus, a jazzy, slightly up-scale cocktail lounge and bar down in Found 158. With all the stiff competition down there it’s nice to see someone NOT trying to jump the shark for customers. There are no gimmicks, no flashy specials, just great drinks, vibrant atmosphere and a ‘vinyl only’ DJ policy that most music lovers will appreciate. 


ARKHAM

 


Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu

Tel: 021 6258 0355

Hours: Thu, 10pm-3am, Fri-Sat, 10pm-5am


After a long and uncertain absence filled with rumors and speculation, Arkham finally had its grand opening down in Found 158 this month. If you haven’t heard about it or seen pictures yet you must not be from around here. It’s Arkham, 2.0, bigger, better and louder than ever. 


RUIN

 


Address: 115 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu

Hours: Daily, 9pm-1am


Located just behind Dada on Xingfu lu is Ruin bar. Originally planned as a speakeasy cocktail bar, when the space was being demolished they thought it looked good so decided to leave it as it was. Since it looked like a ruin, they thought ‘yes, we’ll call it that.’ Good drinks, cool space, good times, we’ll be back there soon.

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