10 results of 22 Blog Posts

Yang’s Dumpling Video

posted May 31, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

I was searching for something regarding Xiao Yang’s — the place for shēngjiān in this city — and came across this great video about the shēngjiān experience there.  Of course it is better than anything I can do with a camera, b (read full article)

Dumpling Quest: Guōtiē in the Morning

posted May 28, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

★★★☆☆ On my way out yesterday morning, I was desperately seeking my favorite jiānbǐng vendor for a delicious, cheap, and savory breakfast.  To my complete disappointment, Mei Ling – jiānbǐng extraordinaire – was already sold out of (read full article)

On a Shoestring: Two Days on 30元 (roughly $4.39 USD)

posted May 14, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

Inspired by a recent post from the Dining Secretary, I, too, decided to embark on the challenge of eating for 30元 in 48 hours.  The only rules that I will give myself are that I cannot buy prepackaged food (i.e. instant noodles or candy), and I ha (read full article)

Dumpling Quest: Xiǎolóngbāo at the Yu Gardens

posted April 27, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

★☆☆☆☆ Much has been written about and said regarding the famous Shanghai xiǎolóngbāo found at the historic and “tranquil” Yu Gardens.  I finally decided to venture over there to see what all the hype was about. I waited in line for (read full article)

Friday Muslim Market

posted April 20, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

I have written about my affinity for this market a few times (here), but recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the vendors to speak with them about their experiences here in Shanghai.  Read my article at CNNGo.com The market is (read full article)

Make It Yourself: A Wet Market Meal

posted April 12, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

I love Shanghai’s various wet markets.  My neighborhood, by Suzhou Creek, has an excellent and always lively one on Dongxin Lu.  There, I have a great selection of fresh – and more importantly, cheap – produce, meats (both cooked and uncooked (read full article)

On the Street: The Chinese “Sandwich”

posted April 02, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

A few days ago, I wrote an article for CNNGo.com about the 11 best snacking options in Shanghai.  Well, of those snacks, I decided to take a closer look at one of my favorites – the “mó” sandwiches.  Outside my Carrefour, Unive (read full article)

On the Street: The Chinese “Sandwich”

posted April 02, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

A few days ago, I wrote an article for CNNGo.com about the 11 best snacking options in Shanghai.  Well, of those snacks, I decided to take a closer look at one of my favorites – the “mó” sandwiches.  Outside my Carrefour, Univers (read full article)

11 Best Snacking Options in Shanghai

posted March 31, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

Truth be told, I really think I live in this city because it is one of the only places on earth that likes to snack as much as I do.  No matter what time of day it is, I know that a delicious xiǎochī is waiting for me at most street corners. For (read full article)

The Different Flavors of….Dairy Queen

posted March 31, 2010 in The Shanghai Foodist

Yes, I know – Dairy Queen is probably not on anyone’s list of hidden gems, but there is something about the American chain here that I find interesting.  Like most American fast food eateries that have made their way across the Pacific, Dairy Qu (read full article)

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