Mr Pancake House's pancakes
But of course. The eponymous pancakes at this cute Jing'an cafe are second to none. They come with most breakfast and lunch sets, but take a solo portion for maximum satisfaction.
Treat yourself to a batch of posh pancakes at the PuLi Hotel's restaurant. They'll burn a hole in your budget, but they're totally worth the splurge.
Pancakes at PiRO
The place that's most famous for the legendary Fat Bitch super-sandwich has come up trumps with a brunch menu of champions. You can't go wrong with a plate of Queen's Crown pancakes topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped cream and a lake of syrup.
Breakfast at Munchies
Another surprise contender for the pancake crown. Since launching a breakfast menu recently, Munchies has risen even higher in our estimations. You get dollar pancakes with the Cowboy breakfast, but we like the solo blueberry version best.
This laowai haunt isn't just for salads and smoothies. The breakfast/brunch menu contains some true gems, like fruity pancakes smothered in maple syrup.
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This new sushi place on Yanping Lu serves sustainably sourced fish inside imaginative maki rolls.
Vegetarian restaurant Kush Shanghai
Right next door to Sushi Abuse is Kush - an organic vegetarian restaurant serving super-healthy stuff like tofu burgers and veggie spring rolls.
Shanghai French restaurant Cuivre
Michael Wendling's new French restaurant is already proving popular, serving Euro food in a copper-themed space.
glo London's deli on the first floor
There are four separate floors of fun at this new multi-function venue: a bakery, a gastro-grill, a cocktail lounge and a rooftop BBQ.
It's vodka's turn in the limelight, and Craft showcases the spirit in all its glory, with straight shots and cocktails aplenty.
The guys behind the Apartment launched this multi-cuisine restaurant with a deli downstairs. Choose from Asian noodles, sushi and Western grills among pale wood furniture.
Shanghai bar, Zeal
The new Bund 22 complex is filling up with great venues, and this club/bar is one of our instant faves.
The Yanping Lu triumvirate is completed by this intimate bar that serves mainly Italian wine.
Nosh delivery
This fledgling delivery service is already earning its stripes, with tasty, healthy and fresh Western food brought right to your door.
Sugar bar Shanghai
This classy bar (with an amazing roof terrace) tempts us with regular events like shirtless barmen for Ladies' Night.
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What is it: Three parts vodka, one part lemon juice and six parts tomato juice (plus all the tangy Tabasco, horseradish and pepper you can handle).
Where is it from: The Bloody Mary's origins are blurry (kinda like last night). The cocktail could be named after England's Queen Mary 1st, a Chicago barmaid, or the actress Mary Pickford.
Famous Bloody Mary fans: Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and anyone who's ever had a hangover.
For a super-spicy Bloody Mary: The Shanghai D' @ St. Regis Hotel's Mezzanine Lounge
This concoction takes inspiration from Chinese cuisine, adding Sichuan peppercorns and soy sauce to the mix. It's a tongue-numbing treat.
For a classic Bloody Mary: Classic Bloody Mary @ Downstairs
Downstairs has several variations on the Bloody Mary, but the classic is, well, a classic. It comes in a glass with a salt-encrusted rim, garnished with a sprig of rosemary and two baby carrots.
If you want to make your own Bloody Mary: DIY Bloody Mary @ KABB
One of the most interesting cocktail experiences in Shanghai, KABB's DIY Bloody Mary is great for folk who like to control the spice levels (or ramp them up to the max).
If you care about presentation: Bloody Mary in a jar @ Kommune
Presentation is what sets the Bloody Mary apart at Tianzifang favorite Kommune. It comes in a sturdy glass jar, and packs a punch.
For a new twist on a Bloody Mary: Bloody Sunday @ SUGAR
Every Sunday from 1.30pm to 6.30pm, let your creativity run wild at SUGAR's Bloody Mary mash up. Mix your own using traditional ingredients, as well as more unusual flavors. Tequila Bloody Mary, anyone...?
Watch SH Online staff sample KABB's DIY Bloody Mary!
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