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Local Reviews

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.

Local Reviews

Real-Deal Retro with a Side of History; Inspiration Awaits

Frank Hossack -
Retro might be the fashion in general these days, but sitting in Miss Tasha’s Shop one gains the overall impression that this is the real deal. And one with quite the backstory. Financial muscle for setting up shop was provided...
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Celebrating with Flair @ Nanjing’s Newest Celebrity Hangout

Francesca Leiper -
You know it’s business when morsels of pink tuna piled onto a seaweed crisp come carved directly from an entire beast that’s sat chilling at the bar in front of us. Added to that are cubes of sweet mango...
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Is Plant-Based Meat all its Element Freshed up to be?

Frank Hossack -
We now live in a not-so-brave new world. Therein, the ominous threat of an omni-potent virus can be found in every corner, while an environmental catastrophe in the making is bringing many a species to the brink of extinction. A...
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Mega Brunch Makes Debut in Nanjing

Triona Ryan -
2020 has been a long decade. But it is indeed true that good things come to those who wait. Ladies and Gentlemen, the moment you have all been waiting for! Brunch in Nanjing, at the Ritz Carlton.  We ventured downtown...
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Understanding China 101 from the Trenches

Frank Hossack -
A pleasant surprise it was indeed to have in the last week come across our editorial desk a copy of “You Don’t Understand Our China”, authored by none other than previous staff writer for The Nanjinger, Renee Beaumont, together...
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Wagyu and Much More for Much Less

Frank Hossack -
Earlier in the year, when a new little shop opened up a stone’s throw from The British School of Nanjing, few noticed, for locked down we were. We’re talking here about the famed Wagyu, known by some to be any...
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Blown Away by Cosy Thai Retreat in Jiangning

Triona Ryan -
High in the mountains outside Nanjing lies a little-known jewel. Qijia Village in Jiangning District is home to Racha Thailand, a cosy resort on a miniature scale, its size in no way indicative of the stunning quality of the...
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Fine Organic Dining in Nanjing; A Tough Claim?

Frank Hossack -
It’s official. Nanjing can now hold its own in the world of fine dining, no longer reliant on Shanghai skills to bring master chef-class creations to life in the Southern Capital. We’re talking about Natural EATery, a dining spot of...

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Tasty Solutions on the Menu at Shanghai Climate Week

Shanghai Climate Week coincides with Earth Day and highlights China's dual-carbon commitments. And while its object as also a...
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Why is the Shanghai Government Sniffing around Our Back Yard? 

Shanghai-Nanjing Innovation Belt emerges, with Putuo District driving cross-regional collaboration to boost economic growth for 50+ million people Putuo officials...
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Nanjing’s International Flights; All Change for Summer Schedule

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