Nick W

Shanghai cuisine is set to be "improved", so that a menu can be created for Expo visitors, and they're hoping that "Shanghai snacks in the 2010 Expo will enjoy such worldwide fame as sushi, hotdog, and ice cream." The competition to create new snacks is open to the public, and... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Lonely (or just plain horny) city residents have taken to a new fad -- wearing bracelets which let people know that you are single (or at least still looking): According to the man who came up with the idea, a Mr. Wang who goes by the Internet name of "Shooting... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Mint (website still under construction) has it's detractors, those who feel like they would prefer something that makes them feel a bit more exclusive, but from the weekend's evidence, the little green building is still doing everything that it is supposed to. If you arrive before midnight then you'll have... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Passing nearby Xintiandi yesterday, we decided to stop by and see how the self-proclaimed "art band" were doing. Three Australian men live behind glass for 12 days and show off their "private life". Our first-hand report is that their private life consists of making funny faces in order to make... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Sorry to compete with our very own flea market stall tomorrow, however some of you may be interested in going to watch China's national rugby team play Saturday at 3 pm. They play a local expat team (if there can be such a thing), made up of various nationalities. The... continue reading on Shanghaiist