hard rock cafe
As all- American as Yankee Doodle. no maca- ronibut there is the requisite Bacon Cheese Burgers, BBQ Ribs, lce Cream Milk shakes and chocolate Brownies. nLive band at night. Entry charge. 1376 Nanjing xi lu tel 6279 8133

johnny Moo
A haver of glowing perkindss amidst the Legoland of Gubei. Best burgers in thr area and they serve up breakfast as well.Open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Vanke Plaza, 37 Shui Chenglu Gubei Tel 6219 7589

Espresso Americano
The froth is all in your cup, not in your mouth but the coffees are so good you'll be frothing at the mouth if you don't get one. Patio seating at the Shanghai Centre location. 24 hour service at the Mao Ming Nan Lu one. 1) 1376 Nangjing Lu Tel 62798888; 2) 141 Mao Ming Nan Lu Tel 64749789

Old China Hand Reading Room
A style and atmosphere rarely seen in Shanghai. Every nook and cranny has some interesting trinket. Every sofa is stuffed with an intellectual being perusing a literary creation of some sort. 27 Shangxing Lu Tel 64732526

sole coffee
shanghai may not have a atarbucks yet it now has Sole. The Taiwanese owner admits he modeled thr place (and the logo) after the u.s. coffee franchise kings, but hey if some-hing works stick with it. Bright sun shuny feel will perk you up even if the coffee doesn't. 4 Heng shan lu tel 6473 1374

Canton
Occupying thr entire floor on Level 55 of the Jin Mao building, this restaurant will stun you with a 360-degree view of the entire city. Can-tonese fook with style. 55/f, Hyatt Hotel, Jun Mao Building , 177 Lujiazuilu, Pudong tel 5049 1234 exl 8908

Fulin Xuan
This shazzy looking numeber has ben luring people in with theit upscale decor,very good food and long standing reputation. Veggies go for around RMB40 and all other ither items cost at least the same or more (except"Special Offer"items for RMB 28).Open 11 a.m.to11 p.m. 37 SiNan Lu Tel6358 3699

shangpalace

Cheap isn't the word that springs to mind when thinking about the 5-star Shangri-la Hotel, but their Chinese restautant dies an all you can eat dim sum buffet for RMB79(+15%)per Sun from 10 a.m. to 2.30p.m.2/f, Puding shangri-la, 33Fu chenglu, puding tel 6882 8888ext 22

Xinghualou
Shove 'emin,shove'em out. You canbe in and out in 10 minutes, with a bowl of wonton and a olate of egg rolls in your tummy for un-der RMB 10.343 Fuzhou lu(bythe Foreign language Bookstore) tel 6355 3777

lams and Eukanuba pet foods
Menu will mase even the most finnicky felines purr. all you have to do is teach your pet to dial the phone and home delivery will de on thr way. contact Rain at6375 0891

Pizza italia
Mama mia, italian pizza for only RMB 10 a slice or RMB 40 for a 12-inch large. Italian owned, with italian brick pizza oven. Casual, with no tables (just stools at a counter), it ofcuses purely on making good pizza. Pick up or delivery service. 103 Dong Zhu An Bang Lu Tel 62266137

Yellow Submarine
Since 1994, China Jim's shops have delivered some of the city's most popular pizzas and sub sandwiches. Seems like they're getting even more popular. Last month the original location moved to Ju Lu Lu, with pizza by the slice sold till the wee hours of the morning. Free Pepsi or 7-Up with every 6" sub ordered this summer. 1) 911 Ju Lu Lu Tel 64151666; 2) Hua Guang Lu@Hong Mei Lu Gubei Tel 64012774; 3)69 Huang Yang Lu, Jin Qiao Pudong Tel 58541113

Le Garcon Chinois
Everyone who's cool is saying it's cool, thereby ensuring it will be a raving success. Prices are high, portions are small, but no one cares really cause the atmosphere is so great. Tabel seating out front, deli/bakery on the ground floor and a bar and bistro upstairs. Live jazz has just started up recently as well. No. 3,9 Heng Shan Lu Tel 64313005 or 64311170

M on the Bund
Such a brilliant spot that even though they've raised the prices (that gentle soft opening period is over), it's still packed every night. Whether people are going for the breathtaking view from the terrace, for Michelle Garnaut's amazing sense of style or for the food (amazing desserts) is irrelevant. 7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu Tel 63509988

Casi
Now being looded after by Coco, Cecile and new addition Wendy. Violinist Fang Fang comes in every night from 8.30 to 9.30 p.m. and starting this month a French singer will sing some jazz on the weekend. 33 Wu Xing Lu Tel 64665608

Mandy's
Old-style regalia with stained glass windows and a decadent part feel. Outdoor patio dong good business with the RMB 88 garden barbecue buffet. Head there early (before 6.30 p.m.) and you'll get a free pint of Tiger. Sun set menu brunches done (only RMB 30 for kids). 7 Heng Shan Lu Tel 64746628

Park 97
Fantastic weekend brunches out on the patio, with Shanghai's best Bloody Mary's helping that hangover. BBQs every Sunday from 6 p.m. and a new menu starts this month Check out DJ Fat Boss in teh side foom after 11 p.m. for Friday Vinyl party nights. 2A Gao Lan Lu, Fuxing Park Tel 63180785

Sasha's
Right in the old Soong family compound a landmark of the Shanghai French Concession. Recently added patio tables out front and on the balconies so there's a plethora of outdoor dining choices. Outside BBQs On the back patio area as well. As for inside, ther're opening the wood beamed 3rd floor loft at the end of this month for cozy pre-and post-dinner drinks and intimate fondue. House 11, 9 Dong Ping Lu Tel 64746166

Summit Club
Does a good job combining upscale decor, upscale menu, reasonabel prices and lots of variety on the menu. Open 11 a.m. to midnight. 1315 Fuxing Zhong Lu (at the corner of Fen Yang Lu) Tel 64454625

Jianguo Hotel
Drink and eat Australian style. They'er holding an lnternationl Beer and Australian Food Des- tival from Sept 16 to Oct 2, wth a chef from Australia giving demonstrations ans a Chineseband from Beijing. 439 Cao xiBeilu tel 6481 0480 ext3363

oxford
Norfolk pie, rabbut and Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips,and a selection of. Reasonably priced and served in a dining area that could have been teleportd straight grom thr Costa Del Yar- mouth. Guinness (RMB60/pint)and Boddingtons (RMB45/pint) on tap. Discount for foreign students. 660 Xin huanRoad Tel 6280 1000

pattaya
Fantasitic end to a day at the beach(Dino Beac that is0 cheap outdoor bbq is RMB 38 for all you want from noon to5p.m. and after 10p.m. set meals from RMB 38 to 200. Live music by thr restaurant's own band. Open from 12 p.m. to midnight from mon to Fri and from 11a.m. to 2 a.m. on the weekends. Way out or thr way at 268 Xin zhen Lu, QiBao MinHang tel 6478 3458

Yangtze Hotel poolside BBQ
Huge burrt,unlimited draught beer and freesoft drinks.Every Fri from 6.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. RMB 190 for adults or RMB 120 for kids under 12.4/f,YangtzeHotel, 2099 Yan An Xi lu Tel 6275 0000 ext 2369

Sasha's
Right in the old Soong family compound-a landmark of the shanghai Frech Concession. Recently added patio tables out fron and on the balconies. Outside BBQs(RMB150)on the back patio every Fri and Sat. As for inside, they're opening the wood beamed 3rd floor loft for cozy pre-and post- dinner drinks and inti-mete fondue. House 11,9 Dong ping LuTel6474 6166

Maxim's de Paris
Just arrived from Beijing(where he ran Le Bistrot des Chateaux in the Jinglun Hotel), Vincent has come to bring new life to Maxim's. He's added a terrace where you can have a different business lunch every weekday for RMB 100. He's changed the menu(new a la carte items, new wines, better prices) and added a happy hour from 5.30 to 7 p.m. every day. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 1/F, Shanghai Grand Theatre (West Side), 190-200 Huangpi Bei Lu Tel 63868686 ext 2132 or 2133

Judy's German Restaurant
Something a little different than before, but hopefully just as good-Judy's just turned the space above her hugely popular disco into a German restaurant. Recognizing the fact that we all need to keep an eye on our figures, the cuisine created by her chef from Germany will be less heavy than the usual. 176 Mao Ming Nan Lu Tel 64731417

Paulaner Brauhaus
As if three packed out floors weren't enough. they've decided to open an outdoor beer garden. Hoping to follow the tradition of the original beer gardens in Munich(100s of people sitting at benches under a 100 year old pine tree. Inside will still have the Fiilipino band getting the dancing floor going, home-brewed German beer, pricey Sausages and Sauerkraut, and Sunday all you can eat brunch buffets for RMB 140. 150 Fen Yang Lu Tel 64745700

cafe Vienna
AGrman food fair takes over thr third floor of thr City hotel,with an a la carte menu offering wonderful Deutsche Spezislitaeten. 3/f, City Hotel, 5-7 Shanxi NanLu Tel 6255 1133

Lan dhaus
Homey German /European restaurant bar.Great outdoor seating either onthr front patio, the upstairs balcony or in the back garden. Smart German owner took some sausages, schnitzel and sauerkra ut,threwin some booze, added a RMB50 paasta from 5.30 to 9p.m. and put it all on thrivng Dong ping Lu. 5a Dong ping lu Tel 6473 796

Sassoon park
German wine wook from Sept 16 to 26 means you can have dinner in the terrace surrounded by a beautiful garden and taste the new imported wines from Germany 2419 hong qiao lu tel 6268 8868

Tandoor
Adding even more beauty to this already gorgeous restaurant, India Classical Dancers have come out to do shows throughout the evening from 6.30 to 10.30 p.m. Service is truly outstanding, with staff anticipating your every need even before you do. RMB 96 lunch buffet(including a soft drink or beer) available 11.30. to 2 p.m. Dinner served 5.30 to 10.30 p.m. 59 Mao Ming Nan Lu Tel 64725494

Buon Appetito
Cozy and popular, with the new location in guibei pleasing the folks over there Enzo knows how to put on the charm and it helps keep the people coming back for more. 1) 2/F, Hua Ting Hotel and Towers Tel 64396000 ext 2616

Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore
The one that started the italian restaurant mania in Shanghai. competition is fierce but they still have loyal customers who go for a nice, easy dinner. 1) 6 South Zunyi Lu, Hong Qiao, Friendship Shopping Centre Tel 62704693; 2) Heng Shan Lu Tel 64730772 or 64730789

Trattoria
Stylish subteranean eatery. With Luigi running things in the front and gianni taking care of the kitchen, Trattoria started to take Shanghai by storm a few months ago. Homemade ravioli, sausage, pastas, cakes and an antipasto buffet that's good enough as a meal unto itself. Extra bonus: they have a full delivery menu, with pastas, pizzas, salads and panini sandwiches. Central Place

Da Marco
The hot newcomer that all the italian are raving about. Marco Barbieri is the man behind it all and while his menu includes all the traditional stuff, he's also gotten a bit more progressive with the pasta possibilities. Set lunches now at a 50% discount(soup or salad, pasta or meat, dessert and a drink for only RMB 60). Breakfasts served from 7 to 10 a.m. also. Golden Bridge Garden, 103 Dong Zhu Zn Bang Lu Tel 62104495

Da Vinci's
Guest chef bill Marchetti, winner of many culi- nary awards, comes to Shanghai from Sept 26 till Oct 12 (every night from 6 to 10.30 p.m.) 1/f, Hilton hotel , 250 Hua shan lu Tel 6248 0000ext 8622

giovanni's
With a name as ltalian as this, you Know it must be authentic. Lunch serced from noon till 2 p.m. Dinner from 6 to 10.30 p.m. 27/f, Westin Tai ping YangHo Tel 5 zunyiNanlu Tel6275 8888

Jurassic Pub
The Flintstones would definitely dig it here. Fuzzy animal print couches downstairs and dino carcasses littered about. Teppanyaki whipped up by your own personal chef. Lots of variety for both carnies and herbies. RMB 38 all you can eat after 10.30 p.m. 2 for 1 drink specials combined with a loungy cover band from 9 to 11 p.m. and a DJ until 2 a.m. Open for dinner only. 8 Maoming Nan Lu Tel 62583758

ltoya
popular, long-running spot. buffet is RMB 98 per per son and he BBQ is RMB78 per per-son. Open 11.30 to 2 p.m. and 5.30 to p.m. 128 Shangxibeilu el 6267 5565

Jin Qiao
Groovy traditional floor tables, coal BBQ grills on the table, spicy Kimchi and terrific meats, lots of Koreans. Room 210, 2/F, 2077 Yan An Xi Lu Tel 62709082 or 62709083

Badlands
Decent grub that's almost half the price of other Mexican joints in town(especially on Taco Tusedays for RMB 10 tacos). Music in the backyard beer garden sometimes makes you want to rip the CD out of the stereo but that doesn't stop all the people from hanging out on the deck. With the new tents they've brought out on deck, they'll have people sitting outside whether rain or shine. Happy hour on local beers from 5 to 8 p.m. 895 Ju Lu Lu Tel 64667788 ext 8003

JJ mariachi
Done up like a funky hacienda inside, with cacti- shaped scones on thr walls, leather seats im- ported ftom Metal stars shining with light dangling from the ceolong; ot's wonderfully kitsch and fiesta-ish.Great cheese and crab pots, nice seafood dishes andthe coolest shot glasses ever. killer Mariachi band forom Guadalauara and Friday parranda Nights from 10 p.m. on with salsa, merengue, atro rhythms, 2 for 1 beer and dancing lessins at 11 p.m. 59 Mao mingNanLu Tel6472 1778