there。||Spotty Dotty Shanghai 可圈可點上海行||

活動很多的上海從去年開始就讓我應接不暇（這跟交對好朋友有很大關係呦哈哈）本來要在年底看的大展：草間彌生：我的一個夢, 也被我硬生生的移到了今年才去。（好險它展到三月, 大家可以慢慢來）因為DIOR大展的人擠人經驗, 我跟朋友這次就約了週末一大清早去排隊, 果真早起的鳥就是比較幸運, 只用了60分鐘就把展覽看完了。好多好多各式各樣的點點, 有的可愛有的神秘有的真的是很壯觀。點點就跟條紋一樣是印花裡經典中的經典, 加上草間彌生的無限創意與奇怪的令人驚嘆的幻覺, 讓整個展覽在上海幾乎是周周爆棚。

Shanghai has been packed with lots of exhibition and fun last year (well, that really has something to do with making a good friends with right people haha) Was planed to see Yayoi Kusama's 'A Dream I Dream' on Dec, but end up rain checked it to this Jan. (Take you time, no rush, it ends on March, 2014) Because of the experience with Dior so me and my friends decided to went early morning on this one, so luckily we can finish the whole tour within an hour without lots of queuing. It was like entering a big big collation of dots, some are adorable, some are mysterious, and most of them are spectacular indeed. Dots are like Strips are very classic patterns, but with Yayoi Kusama's extraordinary imaginations and creations, it makes the exhibition a really hit now in Shanghai.

Yayoi Kusama's 'A Dream I Dream'

2013/12/15- 2014/3/30

SUN-THU 10:00am-6:00pm    

FRI-SAT 9:00am-7:00pm

MoCA Shanghai, 7 People’s Park, Nanjing Xilu, Huangpu District, Shanghai
上海市黃浦區南京西路黄231號人民公園七號門

都說是可圈可點的上海了, 當然看完了草間彌生的點點後吃了pizza (也是圓的!）就來靜安寺鬧區的10 CORSO COMO來看另一個從頭圈到尾的上海時尚新景點。這個從意大利來的買手概念店從建築外牆, 玻璃裝飾, 水泥地板, 茶具餐桌沙發......全部都是圓圓的圈圈。若要以風水角度來看, 的確是圓圓滿滿。初到這裡可以先到裡面逛逛前三層的精品還有四樓的迷你展覽後回到一樓用下午茶, 坐在圓桌圓椅上享用鐵壺泡出來的茶, 感受上海豐富多彩的東西方異國文化～

Already title it with "Spotty Dotty Shanghai', of course after Yayoi Kusama's exhibition and a nice pizza for lunch (another round object!) we headed to another hit spot here in Shanghai, 10 CORSO COMO,  located in Jingan District. This Italian concept store has the theme of 'round' all over the building, from the wall, the glass decor, floor, the table, chair and sofa, everything. We start our tour with wondering the first 3 floors which are full of beautiful selected designer pieces, and at 4th floor, there is always a mini exhibit you can look around. Then finally go back to the first floor, where you can find a little cafe.  Enjoying the tea which comes with iron tea pot,  while sitting there, feel the magnificent experiences you can got between those imported eastern and western cultures, all in the city of Shanghai.

10 CORSO COMO SHANGHAI

上海市南京西路1717號 會德豐國際廣場 北院    

North Annex - Wheelock Square, 1717 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai

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where。|| Seesaw Coffee, Shanghai ||

 

不管在哪個城市, 週末喝咖啡聊是非的文化無所不在。我在這個部落格也介紹了幾家上海有特色的咖啡館, 走的都是復古路線, 這一個把我拉回了水泥叢林, 但我卻也能感到自在放鬆。坐落在靜安設計中心內, 在大廳裡的Seesaw Coffee好像是這裡辦公的人唯一的慰藉。飄著咖啡香, 配上巨大的天井透光, 在這裡工作就像隻身天堂。第二次造訪帶上電腦的我也默默地坐上了4個小時編輯圖片跟文稿。在家聽coffitifity久了也會想實際感受cafe裡能令人專注的獨特氛圍嘈雜聲。這裡的咖啡,內行人喝了都說很純很專業, 第一次來對於他沒有賣茶有點失望的我, 喝著朋友點的咖啡, 不放任何糖與奶, 帶點酒香的kanya讓我愛上了這裡的一切。（平日不喝咖啡的我喝了這杯也不暈也沒有不舒服）這裡也會不定期舉辦咖啡研習, 喜歡咖啡的朋友來上海真的不要錯過這家cafe。

Wherever you are, going to a cafe, drinking coffee and gossiping in the weekend is the must-do in all the cities. I've post some cafe in shanghai, but most of them are in retro styles. This one, pull me back into this concrete jungle, but strangely I feel quite safe and relaxed here. Seesaw coffee is in Jingan design center and located in the lobby. With the smell of coffee and the lights from the huge windows on the roof, it feels like working in heaven here. My 2nd visit, I was with my laptop working on editing images and posts, I sat for 4 hours, concentrate! That's how a cafe does the magic with the smell and the unique noises that makes you focused! (also how coffitivity works) The coffee here, drunk by the coffee lovers, says they are made with professions and passions. I was a bit disappointed that they don't really sell tea here, but while had a sip of my friends drink, without any sugar and milk, I fall in love with Kanya immediately. (I don't drink coffee, but this one makes me feel good) If you are also a coffee lover, this place also have the coffee seminar occasionally. Please put this cafe into your must-go in Shanghai, believe me, you won't regret it.

 

| Seesaw Coffee |

上海靜安區愚園路433號靖安設計中心內, 進烏魯木齊北路 Jingan Design Centre, 433 Yuyuan Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu, Jingan district

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where。|| PURR's Living, Taipei ||

前幾天翻了翻我iphone裡的照片, 發現我漏掉介紹這家咖啡廳兼古董雜貨店PURR's Living, 這是朋友介紹在台北東區的小店, 我們二月的時候去的...(什麼!!???) 看到照片後我完全能回憶起那裡的氛圍跟好吃的食物。我的腦袋記不太起來菜單裡面確切有什麼, 但我記得全是我喜歡的治癒系小食, 像是烤雞＋烤蔬菜（那天我點的就是這個）, 凱薩沙拉跟牛肉三明治, 雖然都是簡單到處都有的小食, 但它做得很用心也很好吃, 擺盤也好好看！整家店的氛圍很舒服也很注意每個小細節, 就像洗手間裡的小松鼠水龍頭就有surprise到我～整家店也有種尋寶的感覺, 而且它擺設出來的東西都有賣。（但覺得像我這樣的小上班族有點消費不起...)總而言之, 我覺得這是一家在東區閒逛可以給妳帶來“美好的午後”feel的複合概念店。

I was flipping through my iphone, realise I forgot to share this amazing cafe, PURR's Living, when I was back in Taipei in Feb. (What ???!!!! )(Haha) One of my friend recommend this place, very vintage but with taste. Really just everything I would enjoy, including the food. Well cooked roast vegs and chicken, and also well presented. My brain cant not recall what exactly were on the menu, but I can remember they are all nice comfort food like roast veg, chicken salad and beef sandwich. (my mouth is watering now....) What I like most is the atmosphere, and every bit of the details in the corners, like the squirrel tap in the loo. Feels a bit like a treasure hunting stores, all the stuffs displayed are for sell, and all are collected from aboard. (just a bit too pricy....) Well, over all, its a nice concept shop/ cafe to have a look and stay for a nice afternoon catch up!

THANKS FOR READING! xx

 

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where。|| demo cafe, shanghai ||

This winter in shanghai came out of nowhere. Without warning, just freezing wind and falling leaves. Wondering on the street seems silly, jumping into a nice cafe is the only choice. Old flat, 3 floors, little balcony and hot foods are exactly what we needed. The food is pretty creative, Japanese or European, like a little relaxing restaurant more than a cafe. I had japanese rice in tea and fried chicken. Yummmm, but pretty pricy. So I would recommend u bring your ipad/ laptop, cos u can use the free wifi here, to enjoy the nostalgia/ relaxed afternoon and won't feeling guilty about the pricy foods/ drinks.

在這個毫無預警就來到的冬天裡, 走在冷風中散步不僅沒詩意還顯得有點傻氣, 這時候走進一家有特色的咖啡廳看似是個聰明的選擇。老公寓, 三層樓加上小陽台還有熱呼呼的食物正是我們需要的冬季邂逅。這裡除了供應一般歐式餐點外, 還有一份深夜食堂的菜單（這份菜單平日只有晚上才有, 但只要開口問, 有些簡單的餐點還是可以在白天供應的）那天我就點了一份梅子茶泡飯還有炸雞塊。好好吃～但是有點貴...所以我建議挑個空閒下午, 帶上ipad或電腦來, 因為這裡免費供應無限網路, 這樣就不會覺得消費過高了。（這是什麼糙市場阿嬤心態哈哈）

— demo cafe —

No.139, XingAn Road, SHANGHAI

上海市黄浦區興安路139號

 

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where。|| aroom, shanghai ||

Love the contrast in the city. Modern and Tradition, Busy and Relaxed, Rough and Delicate. Everything is very different from others but still balanced. Just like this little cafe I found, very cozy, nostalgia, and unique. It's in a famous old lane in shanghai. Opened by a lovely couple who loves to collect vintages. You have to ring the bell so someone will answer the door for you. It's like walking into someone's house , very private but welcomed. In the cafe, everything little things are perfectly placed on those amazing vintage furnitures. Too pretty to make you feels like you are in a small gallery, and you just can't stop taking photos to create your own work of art.

喜歡城市裡戲劇化卻也十分平衡的反差：摩登與傳統; 忙碌與悠閒; 粗獷與細膩。就像我在上海一個有名的弄堂（衛樂園）裡找到的這家咖啡廳一樣, 復古/安逸/獨特, 和繁忙的商業街/金融大樓形成強烈對比。由一對喜愛復古雜物的夫妻所開的小店, 需要按門鈴才能進到他們精心打造的小天地。在這個獨特的空間裡, 所有物品都很細膩的陳列在復古精緻的傢具上, 用心到你很難去停下按快門的手, 用自己的方式, 在他們如藝術展覽的空間裡, 去創造慵懶的回憶。

Place like this is the perfect place for me in a city. The beautiful contrast between busy busy buildings and calm cozy cafe. Perfect escape from money, power and reality. Just tea, book and me : )

這樣的空間一直是我在一個繁忙城市裡所找尋的祕密花園。是個在大城市裡映出的美麗反差。用來逃離金錢, 權利與現實, 躲進溫暖的茶, 書本和自我。

--- aroom ---

15, Lane 120, Taian Lu near Huashan Lu, Xuhui district, Shanghai

上海市徐匯區泰安路120弄衛樂園15號, 近華山路

 

images via eileen's instagram

(first time did this photo edit, took me hours, but it turns out satisfactory, so quite worth the try. Hope you like it. 第一次把照片編輯成這樣, 花了好多時間摸索,成果還算滿意, 希望你們喜歡, enjoy!  xx )

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