Went to another new Tongren Lu place on Saturday. It was called Spy. And it, too, was very ordinary … save for the bad 007 mural behind the upstairs bar. It was also very empty. It was only its second night of business, after all. I felt bad for the DJ, perched above the dancerless circular dance floor that, like the rest of the place, appeared to have been paid for by Hennessy. I spy some obtrusive advertisements!
In sadder news, I learned this weekend that Cotton’s is being forced to close its doors. Evidently the building’s owner — the government, I believe — wants it back. For what, I am not sure. This really, really sucks. Cotton’s was one of the few laid back places worth hanging out at in Shanghai. Supposedly, Cotton will reopen somewhere, but it will be hard to replicate the atmosphere … especially that patio.
If anyone has more details on this, let me know.
On Dec 25, 2004 5:29 AM, Robin said:
I knew Paul when he was at Malone’s. What happened with the Australian?
You said:
I’d like to see statistics on this: What percentage of Filipinos play in a band?
All of ‘em. I used to live in the Philippines, and it seemed everyone played in a combo of some sort - but I have actually known a few solo (!) performers (in Saipan, that is).
On Jan 6, 2006 4:37 AM, Eric said:
Actually, the first manhattan bar was in Huashan Rd. opposite to Jin An Hilton.
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Went to another new Tongren Lu place on Saturday. It was called Spy. And it, too, was very ordinary … save for the bad 007 mural behind the upstairs bar. It was also very empty. It was only its second night of business, after all. I felt bad for the DJ, perched above the dancerless circular dance floor that, like the rest of the place, appeared to have been paid for by Hennessy. I spy some obtrusive advertisements!
In sadder news, I learned this weekend that Cotton’s is being forced to close its doors. Evidently the building’s owner — the government, I believe — wants it back. For what, I am not sure. This really, really sucks. Cotton’s was one of the few laid back places worth hanging out at in Shanghai. Supposedly, Cotton will reopen somewhere, but it will be hard to replicate the atmosphere … especially that patio.
If anyone has more details on this, let me know.
I knew Paul when he was at Malone’s. What happened with the Australian?
Robin,
He didn’t elaborate. And I didn’t ask.
Dan
Hey Dan,
That wasn’t their opening night.
That was an event run by Aaron Low (one of the ex public diplomacy people at the Canadian consulate), hence the Canadian connection.
The *real* opening was last week.
and Paul - well, the Australian’s chinese wife had some guanxi, so Paul had to depart the 200 metres up the road to Manhattan’s.
I guess you missed out on the police taking down the nude dancers at Julu rd then….
:)
Lawrence.
Hey,
I have been to manhattan bar on Tongren Lu and I thought i was fantastic. But just wondering if anyone has the phone number for the bar?
Kind Regards
Steele
You said:
I’d like to see statistics on this: What percentage of Filipinos play in a band?
All of ‘em. I used to live in the Philippines, and it seemed everyone played in a combo of some sort - but I have actually known a few solo (!) performers (in Saipan, that is).
Actually, the first manhattan bar was in Huashan Rd. opposite to Jin An Hilton.