Geoff Ng…Around

Just about anyone on a budget who’s been to Shanghai has been to Windows, whether they wanted to or not.  It’s the kind of place you bring friends to because it’s THE dive bar in town.  Over the years a few have opened and closed, but the two longtime staples were always Windows Scoreboard (the original) and Windows Too (the dirty dirty hookup bar).  They’re not classy, but they know their target market and they hit it: RMB10 beers and burgers, two-for-one happy hours from 1am-2am, and beer pong on Saturdays.

Anyways, Windows Too got shut down a few months ago after getting busted for drugs/prostitutes/probably a combination of both, and it’s remained mysteriously quiet since.  Not anymore.  According to a friend working at Scoreboard, it’ll be opening back up for business on Dec. 16…mark your calendars.

In other news, Windows Scoreboard is now showing full hockey games.  But they’re also seriously thinking of raising prices from RMB10 to RMB15 in favour of more happy hours.  Whatever.  If there’s hockey I’ll be there.

Alright, so I’ve kinda been MIA for the last ten days or so, but it’s not really my fault.  My internet cut out at home and it’s been a big hassle getting it fixed.  It’s also been a pretty hectic time–I’ve just accepted a new post as City Weekend’s new Wine & Dine editor so there’s lots to do in these next couple weeks in transition.

BUT, I did get to take some time out last night to go to the filming of the second-season premiere of Asia Uncut, a Leno/Letterman-type show that’s being filmed in SH.  Last night’s guests?  Meadow Soprano (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), Bollywood actor/cricket personality Mandira Bedi and infamous HK (homemade) movie star Edison Chen, making his first appearance since the whole picture scandal broke.  Then I snuck on set with Shanghaiist editor Elaine Chow (her take here) and snapped a couple pics before getting kicked off.  Good times.