God, Valentine's day....a look at the all options for dinner makes our heads spin. But there's no denying that restaurants are pulling out all the stops (we'd even suggest grabbing a friend to go if only for the special deals) so we've done all the hard work for you and picked out the most interesting, best-value dinners around town. And don't forget, if you don't feel like a sit-down fancy meal, there's always our Vday bash that's happening this Saturday! more ›

Oh, tis a shame. It seems like Boonna wasn't the only place with not-so-legal outdoor patio issues - Vargas-run Casa 13 is now in trouble as well. According to Smart Shanghai, annoyed authorities didn't enjoy them using apartment-zoned land for a restaurant garden area. To counter this objection, Casa 13 will be closing down the outdoor space for everything but catering/VIP private parties while relocating to Taikang Lu, where it will takeover Balthazar. So if you like the French brasserie, better eat there now before it's menu becomes more Mediterranean. more ›

It wasn't that long ago that Shanghaiist headed straight to Crystal Jade in Xintiandi for our regular weekend dim sum brunch. Since then, however, our new loyalties lie with two restaurants closer to headquarters. Our first impressions of Lynn back when it opened early last year was that customers were paying the bulk of the price premium for its sleek, modern decor and presentation rather than the quality of its traditional Shanghainese fare. However, dim sum lovers have been flocking to Lynn for their weekend all-you-can-eat dim sum menu, and for good reason. For 68 RMB, one can indulge on a free-flow of traditional Cantonese and Shanghainese favorites. Not a bad price, considering ordering a la carte for a single serving of hot and sour soup will run about half of that (and yes, the soup is also on the all-you-can eat menu). more ›