Psst, here’s a dispatch from some friends visiting Hong Kong and Shanghai.
This couple circles the globe like NY joggers circle Central Park training for the marathon. I take their recommendations very seriously.
Where to go in Hong Kong:
“Hot new bar and small plates called “Socialito ” in Hong Kong, Central.”
Via Facebook
Socialito: Taqueria, Restaurante, Discoteca. A New Mexican & Latin American Inspired Concept on Wyndham Street
Shop 2, G/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street
Central, Hong Kong
“Fabulous Peking Duck in Beijing at Made in China or Dadong.”
“Also Sevva in the Princes Building. Sit outside on the 25th floor and overlook Hong Kong harbor. Watch the junks (Chinese sailing vessels) going up and down the harbor….very cool.”
From Sevva website
Sevva
Prince’s Building 25th Floor
10 Chater Road
Central, Hong Kong
[email protected]
(852) 2537 1388
Dress code: (per the site) “Smart Casual or Easy-Glam.” No t-shirts, guys!
Where to go in Shanghai:
“Two fun spots on the Bund: Mercato (just opened by Jean-Georges) and Mr. and Mrs. Bund. Very hip.”
Mercato
6F, Three on the Bund, No. 3
Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road
Shanghai, 200002 China
+ 86 21 6323 3355
From restaurant website
Mr & Mrs Bund: Modern Eatery by Paul Pairet
Bund 18, 6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
Near Nanjing Dong Lu, Shanghai
+86 (21) 6323 9898
[email protected]
Have you visited any of these hot spots?
Leave us a comment and let us know.
We can’t wait to check them out.
