Angelina is an institutional French patisserie & café established over 100 years ago in Paris; the brand now has descendants all over the world. Their latest opening in the Shanghai Centre is a follow-up on their Lane Crawford boutique that opened earlier this year.
Good Japanese Izakayas blend multifaceted cuisine, casual timing and impeccable service. IZA is sorely lacking in a couple of these areas.
There was a time in Shanghai's gastronomic history when the king of dining was the all-you-can-eat buffet. Each weekend, every five star Hotel in the city would flex it's gastronomic prowess by turning their kitchens inside out. Hungry hordes could sit and gorge from a virtually endless supply of global cuisines.
For all their good intentions and comfortable atmosphere, Crazy Oyster House is a little too elementary to be a true contender.
The petite restaurant has been open for a while under a different guise as Crazy Noodle Bar. Recently it reopened to offer seafood and modern European cuisine. They’ve kept the same tidy and simple decor, and added a chalkboard listing their daily selections of oysters and fresh seafood. The printed menu lists rarities like Boston lobster (RMB280/500g) and Devon crabs (RMB165/500g).
Xintiandi is not the first spot that comes to mind for a strong artisanal concept, creative independent partnership and delicious food. It’s almost ironic that as one of Shanghai’s most familiar evening destinations, it might only be the location keeping Bottega from being an excellent restaurant.