Taking a Trip: Dining in Shanghai (Meat Eaters Edition)

You also have to understand that one of the main reasons why I took this trip is because my friend talked me into it, purely because he wanted to try all the food. A lot of great chefs have been going to Shanghai recently.

We didn't take photos of everything.

I loved that in fine dining restaurants, they gave you the option of eating with chopsticks. I think this should be available at all places.

Taking a Trip: Dining in Shanghai (Veggie Edition)

It was excessive guys. Pure gluttony. I was eating nonstop. Imagine eating until you are bursting, and then still eating. It got to the point where I swear it felt like it hurt, but it hurt sooo good.

I did all the fine dining you can do there. I mean I did fine dining all day, sometimes we dined at 2 fine dining restaurants in a night because they would close so late. Then during the day, we were running around, just trying everything. I mean it. One time we went to 3 restaurants before noon. We didn't just order one thing, we would order 8 different things at a restaurant, just so we can try everything. We never could finish everything unless it was THAT GOOD. Also, in Chinese tradition they serve everything family style, so there was always too much food.

This is my version. I am vegetarian (lacto-ovo) but it gets difficult when traveling, especially in countries that are not veg friendly, but we made it happen. Here are some of the dishes I had above.

I actually took videos on this trip, but my poor poor Stella McCartney jacket got stolen along with my HD video camera in the pocket. I swear I have the worst luck. I will be mourning for that jacket for a long long time. It kept me so warm in the snow.

I think it's funny that the only picture I have of myself from this trip is this one. I love salted plum drinks. Oh, the simple things in life. It reminds me of my childhood.

Taking a Trip: Lanterns in Old Town

The Lunar New Year just passed which I celebrate. China celebrates it for the whole month, so it was fun to see all the festivities.

"City Reflection" by Kum Chi Keung at the Leo Gallery in Shanghai

The staff would give us the weather for the next day at 6PM in our room on this notecard specifically made for that. I have never had that luxury (?) before. We thought it was hilarious. Behind the front desk, there was this that would tell you exactly that.

Taking a Trip: Astor House Hotel in Shanghai

This is the hallway to my room. It was such a beautiful and historic building. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into because my friend was the one that booked the hotel. I was confused to find out that this was the way to my room.