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1 Huangpu & Luwan on the other side of the bund (another way to refer to the huangpu river), stone gatehouses line the lanes of outdoor shopping complex xintiandi and the surrounding neighborhoods. classic structures recall old shanghai while the restaurateurs, shopkeepers, and high-rise inhabitants fill it with visions of the future. eat photo: courtesy of mr. and mrs. bund 1. mr. & mrs. bund mmbund.com bund 18, 6th floor, 18 zhongshan east 1st rd on a rooftop high above the bund), a social scene buzzes away, fueled by champagne and local chef paul pairet s riffs on french fare. check the calendar for what s rumored to be a completely wild bingo night. 2. din tai fung dintaifung.com.tw/en xintiandi south block, building 6, 2nd floor, 123 xingye d bring on soup dumplings, smashed sesame balls, and steamed pork buns. lose count of the steamer basket orders faster than you can say another shao mai, please. down plates of fried rice and tofu puffs in noodle soup. photo: courtesy of 3. table no. 1 tableno-1.com the waterhouse at south bund 1-3 maojiayuan rd ~ small plates. communal tables. and a showcase of incredible ingredients and seasonal tastes you ve never had before. prepare to be awed: there is even a dessert where the principal ingredient is butter. photo: courtesy of el willy 4. el willy el-willy.com south bund 22, 5th floor 22 zhongshan east 2nd rd a lively and fun brunching spot with a view of the bund. dive into willy trullas moreno s version of spanish cuisine served the shanghai way. juicy rice is the term for paella here. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 1

2 Huangpu & Luwan (continued from page 1) drink photo: courtesy of shanghai supper club 5. shanghai supper club shsupperclub.com the roving, private dining club trend has made its way to shanghai. this one allows 20 guests at a time to mix and mingle on bunkers and roof tops (locations change monthly). in advance to request a spot at a jamaican feast, a traditional holiday roast, or another culinary theme party. adventure is always on tap. photo: courtesy of song fang tea house photo: courtesy of ddmap.com photo: courtesy of grand hyatt shanghaibund 6. song fang tea house songfangtea.com 227 yongjia rd ~ a jewel of a shop with a tea room on the top floor. parisian expat florence samson curates the best of chinese and french teas. drink up, and pack plenty of the loose stuff for souvenirs. 7. loushi design coffee bar 145 nanchang rd ~ choose from extensive italian coffee offerings, and sip away as you peruse the open loft packed with design treasures from the past and present. drop by on a sunday and you just might stumble upon a cocktail party. 8. rooftop bar hop hotels compete to be the best perch for taking in the sweeping cityscape: the 58th floor at the ritz-carlton (8 century ave.) and the 89th floor at cloud 9 in the grand hyatt (88 century ave.) in the grand hyatt are spots with a certain flair. vue bar (199 huangpu road) at hyatt on the bund is only on the 32nd floor, but it sure is nice. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 2

3 Huangpu & Luwan (continued from page 2) sleep shop photo: courtesy of the waterhouse at south bund 9. the waterhouse at south bund waterhouseshanghai.com 1-3 maojiayuan rd ~ style backed by substance. to take a break from the bustle of the south bund, design buffs kick back with vips (very important pieces) from wegner, jacobsen, and juhl in lobby and rooftop bars, before taking in the sights. photo: courtesy of hotel indigo 10. hotel indigo shanghai on the bund hotelindigo.com 585 zhongshan east 2nd rd ~ the modern, wired, design-centric hotel nestled on the huangpu river has sweeping views of pudong and a clean, chic design philosophy. photo: courtesy of 11. chai living chailiving.com embankment building, ground floor 370 north suzhou rd ~ a concept hotel for a new world order luxe apartments in a traditional 1930s-era art deco gem. take this opportunity to mix with locals. design is top notch, with beautiful kitchens and bathrooms inside loft-like rooms. a concierge is on call 24/7 for anything guests need. 12. south bund fabric market photo:courtesy of jwalsh/flickr 399 lujiabang rd ~ tailors show off their specialties by displaying duds on the sidewalk outside their stores. decide what you d like to have made (a trench? a tux?), choose your fabrics, stand for measurements, and then make an appointment to drop back by for a quick fitting before picking up the final product. turnaround is quick and prices are negotiable. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 3

4 Huangpu & Luwan (continued from page 3) explore photo: courtesy of urbn hotel photo: courtesy of untour shanghai photo: courtesy of shanghai sculpture park 13. dongtai lu antiques market dongtai lu, near zizhong rd. the stalls of the huangpu district market overflow with communist memorabilia, propaganda posters, and rusty trinkets, but much of what s for sale is actually new. if vintage luggage is your thing, root around the authentically worn leather goods at a little shop called jia sheng (61 liuhekou road), and you re likely to walk away with something special. 14. people s square wusheng road okay cupid: while it sounds downright nightmarish to think about mom and dad sharing your measurements and resume with other parents trying to snag you a date, it s fascinating to catch the weekend marriage market in huangpu, where throngs of parents hold signs and photographs in an effort to make a love connection happen for their kids. 15. untour shanghai untourshanghai.com info@untourshanghai.com walking adventures begin in the former french concession and are the gold standard of culinary tours they're led by expats and locals who know all the hidden spots and back streets of the city. choose from street eats, dumpling delights and night market strolls or book them all. 16. artful afternoons contemporary chinese culture is non-stop at museums like moca (231 nanjing west road), rockbund (20 huqui road) and the urban planning exhibition center (100 renmin ave.) at people s square. 70 installations make up the shanghai sculpture park in songjiang (pinyin new road), and a contempo collection is housed in the power station of art (200 huayuangang road). luwan s shikumen open house (181 taicang road) showcases scenes of 1930s life in a three-story building. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 4

5 Huangpu & Luwan map eat mr. & mrs. bund din tai fung table no. 1 el willy shanghai supper club drink song fang tea house loushi design coffee bar rooftop bar hop sleep the waterhouse at south bund hotel indigo shanghai on the bund chai living shop south bund fabric market dongtai lu antiques market explore people s square untour shanghai artful afternoons fathom for kate spade new york city guides 5

6 Jingan just west of people s square, the northwest section of the historic puxi district is home to markets and malls like nanjing xilu. much like the shiny temple that lends its glow to this business district, the luxury shopping and international cuisines offered are solid gold. eat photo: courtesy of southern barbarian 1. southern barbarian southernbarbarian.com ju roshine life art space, area e, 2nd floor, 56 maoming south rd have a frosty pint at the ready when going deep into yunnan home cooking, the most eclectic kind of chinese cuisine. charcoal-grilled meats and herb-y salads are a given, but unexpected ingredients like goat cheese, wildflowers and fried honey bees are particularly notable. photo: courtesy of the commune social 2. the commune social communesocial.com 511 jiangning rd the neri & hu designed space has four separate rooms: tapas bar, dining room, dessert bar and secret bar. move from one place to the next as the evening progresses, crafted cocktail in hand, of course. photo: courtesy of beef & liberty 3. beef & liberty beef-liberty.com/cn shanghai centre, suite 111, 1376 nanjing west rd the hamburger version of a steakhouse, with imported highquality meat hand-ground on site there s no compromising in the world of artisan beef. a lovely craft brew selection and sides will push you pleasantly over the edge. 4. la poste photo: courtesy of la poste 225 xikang rd in the mood for seasonal french fare served in a 1920s converted villa? you will feel like you ve been transported to paris via shanghai. sophisticated cocktails and an alfresco terrace make this a great stop for pre-dinner cocktails, too. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 1

7 Jingan (continued from page 1) drink 5. dr. beer 83 fumin rd big, boisterous and all hopped up. brew-minded brothers to nearby dr. wine (177 fumin road), this industrial-size pub crafts five different beers on site. it s good for a cold pint after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. 6. papaya 2028 nanjing west rd ~ laid back amid a lot of quirky 80s kitsch, the japanese bartenders chipping fresh ice are a tip-off that this isn t any old watering hole. the other sign would be the expertly mixed drinks. from here, continue to bar hop along nearby fumin road. 7. wagas wagas.com.cn/en 1168 nanjing west rd all the convenience of starbucks and none of the i should be doing something chinese right now guilt. wagas offers solid takeaway coffees and grab-andgo bites. look for the other trusty, approachable concepts from the restaurant group, including mr. willis, la strada pizzeria and baker and spice. photo: courtesy of punk juice 8. punk juice jingan kerry centre, north block n1-22, 1515 nanjing west rd inside the boutique bistro you ll find creative, fresh, eclectic takes on juices and smoothies think along the lines of elderflower and avocado. healthy panini and salads make this a full lunch stop that will leave you fueled for an afternoon of shopping. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 2

8 Jingan (continued from page 2) sleep shop photo: courtesy of cachet hotel 9. cachet hotel cachethotels.com 931 nanjing west rd the former jia shanghai is situated right where you want to be: within walking distance of great food, shopping and cultural sites. there s a dedication to art and design on the property, with a regularly held art salon and carefully curated pieces hung in every room. marble tubs (for next-level bubble baths) are another nice perk. photo: courtesy of urbn hotel 10. urbn hotel urbnhotels.com 183 jiaozhou rd it s not often that you hear the words carbon neutral in china, but this green-minded hotel housed in the shell of an old post office has been re-envisioned with reclaimed wood and local antiques. words like sleek and spacious and hey, nice courtyard seem to fit nicely, too. photo: courtesy of the puli hotel 11. the puli hotel and spa thepuli.com/en 1 changde rd ~ a 26- story, thoroughly modern hotel is still very much in touch with its roots. traditional brass incense burners, stoneware headrests, wooden foo dog statues (to ward off evil) and other only-in-china details play up the past, while high-tech gadgetry sets service standards for the future. photo: courtesy of crystal meers 12. dong liang dongliangdesign.com 184 fumin rd from the street, this converted lane house doesn t look like much, but each of the three superbly merchandised floors featuring hard-to-find brands like vega zaishi wang and ricostru makes the shop a must-see. take a moment to relax on the private balcony and be sure to pass through the mini art gallery before you leave. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 3

9 Jingan (continued from page 3) explore photo: courtesy of kate spade new york 13. kate spade new york katespade.com city plaza, 1618 nanjing west rd ~ after a long day among steel and glass skyscrapers, the ksny boutique on the second floor of this snazzy shopping center provides the perfect pick-me-up. brighten your day with a little help from the assortment of colors, polka dots and mood-boosting prints. photo: courtesy of spin 14. spin ceramics spinceramics.com 360 kangding rd three floors of gorgeous ceramics designed and made in-house fill this unique and delicate zen den. new craftsmanship meets centuries-old techniques and. everything is beautifully arranged throughout the gallery space. photo: courtesy of madame mao's dowry 15. madame mao s dowry madamemaosdowry.com 207 fumin rd make room in your suitcase. or better yet, just buy another and fill it with chinese propaganda posters, photos and antiques. there s a neat selection of contemporary furniture you can add to your wishlist for that future shanghai abode. photo: courtesy of art scene warehouse 16. art scene warehouse palermo.com.arartsceneware house.com building 4, 2nd floor, 50 moganshan rd ~ it s a massive, 18,000 square-foot space showcasing the newest and most exciting chinese artists. the art industry is booming in china, and you ll feel like you re right in the heart of the next big thing. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 4

10 Jingan map eat southern barbarian the commune social beef & liberty la poste dr. beer papaya wagas punk juice shop dong liang kate spade new york spin ceramics drink sleep cachet hotel urbn hotel the puli hotel and spa madame mao s dowry explore art scene warehouse 16 fathom for kate spade new york city guides 5

11 Xuhui in the jumbled southwest quarter of the city, charming lane houses, outdoor cafes and friendly watering holes of the french concession give way to tricked-out shopping malls, shiny chain stores, and electronic superstores. eat drink 1. spicy moment photo: the thirsty pig/flickr 71 wuyuan rd a neighborhood noodle shop for modern times. stop at the communal table and order from the condensed menu of updated modernized cold appetizers and hot soups. follow with a smoky treat and licorice tea. photo: courtesy of azul tapas lounge 2. azul tapas lounge azultapaslounge.cn ferguson lane, 8th floor, 378 wukang rd peruvian-inspired cuisine and the dreamy rooftop terrace make azul a great place to enjoy that long list of pisco cocktails. take in the sweeping views of the skyline with every tipple. photo: courtesy of bouquet bookbar 3. bouquet bookbar bouquet-bookbar.com 3rd floor, 627 huaihai middle rd here s some food for thought: how about a restaurant that doubles as a library? members can check out books from the massive collection (a collaboration with well-known xinhau bookstore), or just borrow one to brush up on mandarin while dining on the eclectic social food menu at afternoon tea. photo: courtesy of cotton's 4. cotton s cottons-shanghai.com 294 xinhua rd brunch for the people and lots of them. make a weekend stop and take in the scene on the patio at the historic villa inside the french concession. enjoy silver dollar pancakes and bottomless coffee or mimosas, and, well, more mimosas. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 1

12 Xuhui (continued from page 1) sleep shop while you're here photo: courtesy of le sun chine 5. le sun chine lesunchine.com 1220 hua shan rd did you pack your fancy pants? the butler will happily press them for you while you sip champagne in the library, swim laps in the pool, or take a stroll through the garden of this british colonial-style beauty. photo: courtesy of quintet 6. quintet bed & breakfast quintet-shanghai.com 808 changle rd a six-room bed and breakfast in the french concession makes for a down-to-earth and budgetfriendly place to post up comfortably without feeling like a tourist. yoga, acupuncture, cooking classes and other cultural excursions can be set up according to your schedule. photo: courtesy of uptown records 7. uptown records uptownchina.com 115 pingwu rd peruse racks upon racks of vintage vinyl or stop by to listen to the dj's set. regular events are hosted for artists from near and far. dj sacco stocks the shop with all genres of tunes, but for a special treat, look to the china-only imprints. you can t get those back home. photo: courtesy of long museum 8. long museum thelongmuseum.org 3398 longteng ave founded by alpha collectors of ancient and contemporary chinese art, this is the single largest private collection in china. art through the ages is separated by three impressive floors. keep an eye out for preserved pieces of the original coal plant that once stood where the museum does today. fathom for kate spade new york city guides 2

13 Xuhui map eat spicy moment azul tapas lounge bouquet bookbar drink cotton s 4 sleep le sun chine quintet bed & breakfast 5 6 shop uptown records 7 while you're here long museum 8 fathom for kate spade new york city guides 3