Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Dinner at the Palladio, Ritz Carlton, Shanghai




And here it is. The last dinner I had during my epic 100 day adventure in China, Taiwan and Japan. This restaurant is said to be the best Italian experience outside of Italy. And I concur. My dad and I met our lovely friend Camellia, a manager at the Ritz Carlton for a dining experience not to forget. I had deep fried seafood for the appetizer, black ink pasta with lobster meat for the main and Tiramisu with chocolate gelati for dessert. I wasn't going to choose the Tiramisu because I always choose it, but Fabrizio the charismatic restaurant manager described it to me in his Italian accent and I was sold! They really make an effort to do things different at the Palladio. Let me paint a picture for you.. first it came out as a glossy chocolate ball with gold flakes on top. Hot creamy liquid is then poured on the ball, and it melts (as seen not so glamorously in the photo) and the gelati is revealed sitting atop the Tiramisu. It was perfect. My best Italian dining experience to date.

More shots from Jing An, Shanghai



Taking a stroll on the streets of Jing An after a delectable Italian meal is simply fabulous.

Chinese Mafia Meeting, Wencheng County


I feared for my life taking this photo, so please enjoy.

Piano Bar, Shanghai




What makes this place so cool is it's hidden really well. No signage and so hard to find, even when given directions. Inside was a chilled out lounge atmosphere with Karaoke set. What bar in Asia would be complete without one?

Beijing Opera

Street graffiti in 上海

Shanghai World Financial Centre



The highest observation deck in the world at 474m. To me, it was so high that I didn't even fear walking on the glass floors. You sort of lose that fear of heights when it gets so high, like being in an airplane. A very cool building though, designed by the Japs, so everything is top notch.

Jing An Temple





Jing An Temple Metro Station, Shanghai

Pho 26 on Wujiang Road, Shanghai



Dinner with my chums from Jiao Tong University. I had the AAAA Kobe beef with a watermelon juice.

Nanjing West Road, Shanghai

Mystery heritage building, Shanghai

Soho Bar and Phebe Club, Shanghai




Getting slizzard during my final weekend in Shanghai.

My Chinese puppy



Tian Zi Fang, Shanghai


Narrow paved alleyways filled with cafes and restaurants. I loved this place.

Teddy Restaurant, Shanghai






I saw this place advertised on Channel Young on T.V one day, so I noted the address and headed over as soon as I got the chance. It's also quite popular with the celebrities from Hong Kong. I think I might have seen one or two when I went :P

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Karaoke, Shanghai


Wenzhou, China




Hangzhou Bay Bridge


The longest sea bridge in the world!

Chinese New Year, Dian Shan Lake, Shanghai








Finally I got to experience the festivities of Chinese New Year. There were so many fire works everywhere I looked, and not just for 20 minutes. The Spring Festival lasts over two weeks, so it sounds like a war zone the entire duration.

Pane e Vino, Shanghai



The best thin crust pizza I've ever had. This place was the real deal too. Italian owner and flour from Italy.