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The Nanjinger prides itself on the objectivity and impartiality of its reviews of restaurants, retail establishments, books, weekend retreats, etc. The Nanjinger receives no payment for the reviews herein, although on occasion, the item(s) under review may be donated by the vendor. Readers should be forewarned that places do sometimes close with little notice, either temporarily or permanently.

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Hot or Not or Top Spot? New Nanjing Burger Bar Ticks the Boxes

Frank Hossack -
When a couple of Nanjingers together with their business buddy in the burger business from Guizhou visited a potential location for their operation in Xianlin, they must have thought they had struck pure gold. Likewise in Xinjiekou, when they bagged...
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Million Dollar Fries & Hot Dog Carts in Nanjing

Frank Hossack -
Classic, fictional, movie musical, “Grease”, features a theme-park ride called “Shake Shack”, on which are John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John when they sing, “You're the One that I Want”. Today, it’s not a ride, but it is a reality...
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Fixing it in the Mix; Fine Beer & Meals in Nanjing’s New Mall

Matt Ford -
My first experience of a No. 18 Brew Pub was in Wuhan. It was one of several craft beer places there that opened all day, leaving me wondering, as usual, why this seldom seems possible in Nanjing. Located opposite...
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Big Skewers Plus Well Worn Menus Equals Foodgasm!

Frank Hossack -
Instagram users in Nanjing will have likely seen this treasure, and been possibly inspired to dine within. There, they would have then discovered a chest full of culinary loot. But first let’s backtrack a little. To open a F&B epicurean...
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Fishing for Afternoon Aperitifs along a Nanjing Backstreet

Matt Ford -
Just as along many other backstreets in China, Diaoyutai (钓鱼台; fishing stage) plays host to an uneasy truce between pedestrians, cyclists and the occasional motorist wishing they had not been tempted by an apparent shortcut.  Under ordinary circumstances I would...
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Apartheid is Ticking in Nanjing, on Coffee and Beer

Matt Ford -
It’s no secret that Nanjing is awash with venues that are coffee shops by day and cocktail bars by night. Indeed, it would be difficult to avoid them. Many are rather smart and reflect a global trend which I...
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A Hot Pot Triumph where Quality makes up for Appearances

Frank Hossack -
There can be few more sure-fire ways to create a successful business than to open a hot pot restaurant. Ubiquitous, universally loved and inexplicably popular all year round, hot pot is the go to for family fun or a...
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New Foreign Fave Dares Us with Nanjing’s Spiciest Wings

Matt Ford -
Wing Station is a fairly new kid on the block but has already become something of an foreign institution. Stephen, the owner, is an affable American. He says that around 80 percent of his customer base is from Nanjing’s...
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