Didn’t snag a ticket to this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix? No worries — Shanghai has plenty of other ways to keep you entertained, not to mention well fed.
Get a taste of the good stuff by “Bangkok’s best pizzeria” right here in town, pair porchetta sandwiches with craft beer at a pop-up by an Austrian chef, or explore the intersection of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine at one of Shanghai’s best seafood restaurants.
The second half of March is an opportunity to travel through your tastebuds. So, put on your stretchy pants and dig in!
01 Chilean Cheesy Night
🗓️ Friday, March 21
⏰ 7 - 9 PM
📍La Cava De Laoma, 1156 Kangding Road, Jing’an
🎟️ 198 RMB per pax | 370 RMB per pair
Expect ‘gouda’ vibes only at this educational event about cheese and Chilean wines.
Brought to you by Bright Design Studio and La Cava De Laoma, the event will showcase a selection of fine cheeses from Italy, Holland, Ireland, and beyond, thoughtfully paired with premium Chilean wines. Test your cheese knowledge and stand a chance to win prizes too.
02 Ladies Saturdays at AZUL SKL
🗓️ Every Saturday until end April
⏰ 6 - 9 PM
📍 Azul SKL, 358 Kangding Road, Jing’an
🎟️ 99 RMB and up
Azul Shankangli recently rolled out a new Saturday night promotion tailored for the ladies.
It might sound too good to be true, but every Saturday evening*, ladies get free flow cocktails with a single spend of 99 RMB or more.
To keep the vibes high, international DJs will be on hand to soundtrack the night.
*From 6 to 9 PM until the end of April 2025.
03 S’cazzo Takeover of Egg
🗓️ Saturday, March 22
📍 EGG, 12 North Xiangyang Road, Jing’an
⏰ 6 PM onwards
Shanghai mainstay Egg welcomes Vienna-based chef Anna Sophie, who is bringing her culinary flair to the city after a stint in Bangkok and before heading to Chengdu next.
Pair the chef’s signature porchetta sandwich with Cloudy Lemonade sour beer on draft by Vault City Brewing.
This is a rare treat for beer enthusiasts, given Vault City’s global reputation and sky-high Untappd ratings.
04 ‘Tabb and Its Friends’ at Together Social Club
🗓️ Saturday, March 22
⏰ 8:30 PM until late
📍 101 Jiaozhou Road, Jing’an (former location of Mikkeler)
🎟️ 139 RMB per pax | 199 RMB per pair
Unconventional baijiu brand Tabb is back with another event, following a successful gathering of over 200 theatre professionals last time.
This edition shifts focus to Shanghai’s food and drinks scene, gathering some familiar faces in the industry under one roof: think Ai from Cila, Holly from Where Peaches Grow, Jiro from BASTARD, Wayne Hou from Zup Pizza Bar, and more.
Mingle with the folks behind some of your favourite eateries, satisfy your curiosity about the industry and, of course, enjoy some drinks.
05 Nikkei Festival at High Yaki The Sea
🗓️ Tue - Mon, March 25 - 31
🗓️ Special four-hands dinner: Thu, March 27
⏰ 5:30 PM onwards
📍 High Yaki The Sea, 8 Hengshan Road, Building 5, Unit 113, Xuhui
One of Shanghai’s favourite spots for all things seafood, High Yaki The Sea, is hosting a week-long celebration of Nikkei cuisine, a vibrant combination of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. The special menu, available for one week only, highlights the culinary synergy between two cultures, offering dishes that are both inventive and deeply rooted in tradition.
The climax of the event is a four-hands dinner led by High Yaki The Sea’s head chef, Carlos Sotomayor, and chef Hugo Rodriguez of Selva.
Add ‘hythesea113’ on WeChat to book your spots asap.
06 Pizza Legends:Bottega x Massilia
🗓️ Thursday, March 27
⏰ 5 PM till late
📍 Bottega, 108 North Xiangyang Road, Xuhui
2025 will see more of Bottega’s ‘Pizza Legends’ event, whereby the Shanghai staple teams up with other renowned pizzerias around the globe.
The best pizzerias in their respective cities (according to 50 Top Pizza, the first guide to the best pizzerias in the world), Bottega Shanghai and Massilia Bangkok will meet for one night only.
Seize this rare chance to taste unique creations from masters of the craft.
07 Bar Yayaya: Yaya’s 3rd Anniversary Party
🗓️ Saturday, March 29
⏰ 6 PM till late
📍Yaya’s, 329 Tongren Road, Jing’an
Bound to be a birthday bash to remember, this party brings together Chinese pasta bar Yaya’s, acclaimed cocktail lounge Hope & Sesame, and music collective Fruity Shop.
You can bet that the kitchen pass will be turned into a DJ deck again, but this time, the pasta room will also get a makeover, transforming into a salumeria serving cured meats, curated bites, and more.
08 Urban Bees Shanghai’s Apiary Open Day
🗓️ Saturday, March 29
⏰ 10:30 AM - 1 PM
📍 200 West Pujiangzhen Lianyue Road, Minhang
🎟️ 388 RMB per pax
Organised by a nonprofit collaborating with Zhejiang University, this three-hour apiary tour offers a hands-on experience complete with protective gear and a relaxed dress code (no flip-flops, though).
Don’t miss this sweet opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of bees.
Learn about the intricate social structures of a colony, inspect a hive under expert guidance, and try to handle the gentle pollinators yourself. Each tour ends with an opportunity to sample and shop for raw honey, royal jelly and/or mead.
