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2019, Tue

Jul

16 Our Favourite Movies On This Week 本周最受欢迎电影

By: David A.Howard

It’s summertime. School’s out, it’s scorching hot, barbecues are blazing, the pool is calling, and then you realise it’s actually really really hot. You’re sunburnt and on the verge of a heat stroke, it’s about time you checked out this week’s hot movies that you can cool down in front of. We’ve listed some of our favourite movies now showing at a cinema near you and all available to book through the Sherpa’s App.

夏天到了，学校放假了，天气日渐炎热。烧烤架上浓烟滚滚，泳池在向你招手，你才意识到自己快要热得蒸发了。当你在太阳下被晒得黝黑，徘徊在中暑的边缘，是时候来挑选一些能令你平静一点的精彩电影了！下面是一些你家附近电影院正在热映的好看电影，都是可以通过食派士app订票的哦。

Spider-Man: Far From Home

蜘蛛侠：

英雄远征

Image Source: Sony Pictures/Columbia Pictures/Marvel Comics

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man must step up to take on new threats in a world that has changed forever. While on a school trip abroad, he is recruited by Nick Fury to team up with Quentin Beck, also known as Mysterio, a master of trickery and illusion, to battle the Elementals.

在复仇者联盟之后，蜘蛛侠必须来面对这已被改变的世界带来的新挑战。在国外的学校旅游中，他被NickFury招集，和Quentin Beck（也被叫做Mysterio，一个欺诈和使幻高手）组建了一个小队来对抗元素众。

IMDb Rating: 8/10

Editor’s Rating: 4.5/5 – “A stellar cast with an unpredictable blend of romance, comedy and super-hero action makes this a must-see”

IMDb 评分：8/10

编者评分：4.5/5 – “重量级的参演人员和想象不到的浪漫、喜剧和超级英雄的混合让《蜘蛛侠》成为必看电影”

A Dog’s Journey

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Image Source: Universal Pictures

Some friendships transcend lifetimes. In A Dog’s Journey, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A Dog’s Purpose, beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined.

有一些友谊会超越生命的跨度。在暖心的第一部之后，广受喜爱的Bailey在第二部中找到了它新的命运之旅，并与它爱的人形成不可割裂的羁绊，并发生了一些他们从未想过的事情。

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Editor’s Rating: 4/5 – “This sentimental movie transcends superbly for all dog-lovers, and might even make you shed a tear or two.”

IMDb 评分：7.4/10

编者评分 4/5 –“这部暖心的电影为所有的爱狗人士呈现，很可能会让你感动流泪”

The Lion King

狮子王

Image Source: Walt Disney Pictures

The Lion King is the story of young Simba who idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother — and former heir to the throne — has plans of his own.

这部电影的主角是一个叫Simba的小狮子，它十分崇拜它的爸爸——国王Mufasa，并将它整颗心都放在征服非洲平原上。但并不是每个人都庆祝小Simba的出生。比如Mufasa的兄弟Scar，也是前任王位继承者，就有抢夺王位的计划…

IMDb Rating: 5.2/10

Editor’s Rating: 3/5 – “Uncomparable to the original but still full of adventure and just as engaging for the little ones.”

IMDb 评分：5.2/10

编者评分：3/5 –“虽然不可与原作相提并论，但仍充满冒险气息，对小朋友们来说很有吸引力。”

Toy Story 4

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Image Source: Pixar, Walt Disney

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep.

胡迪、巴斯光年连同剩下的伙伴同邦尼和新玩具Forky（叉叉）踏上了新的旅途。随着胡迪一行人遭遇轻微的绕路，从而遇到了他失联很久的朋友牧羊女，这一趟冒险之旅开始变得超乎寻常的团结…

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Editor’s Rating: 5/5 – “Despite being the fourth movie in a fantastic franchise, it’s funny, as heartwarming as the first, and beautifully animated with every detail accounted for.”

IMDb 评分：8.3/10

编者评分：5/5 –“即时是这一精彩绝伦电影系列的第四部，但依然趣味十足，同第一部一样令人动容，每一个细节都精致无比”

How can I book tickets?

如何购买电影票？

All you need to do to get started is open the Sherpa’s app and look for the ‘Movie Tickets’ banner, find the movie you want to see, choose the cinema, select the seats and then pay!

打开食派士APP，在主页找到“购买电影票”入口，选择您想要看的电影及影院，选定座位付款即可！

After purchasing through the Sherpa’s App you’ll receive a booking number or QR Code, just find one of the self-service kiosks in the cinema and print your tickets!

通过食派士APP购票后，您将收到取票编号或取票二维码，在电影院的自助取票机进行操作即可获得电影票！

Make sure you have the latest version of the Sherpa’s App and just look for the banner. So, no need to worry about the rainy days or extreme heat, whether you decide to stay in and enjoy your favourite restaurant or go out and catch a movie, we got you!

请确保您的食派士APP是最新版本，然后就能在主页找到“购买电影票”入口。无需担心雨天或酷暑，无论您是想选购最喜爱餐厅的美食，亦或是出门看场电影，我们都会为你提供最便利的服务！

Locations: Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou

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2018, Fri

Mar

30 Now Delivering: Brut Cake Café’s Signature Chicken & Waffles

By: Kadri Kouts

It’s been a long time coming, but we can finally announce that Brut Cake Café’s WeChat-famous Chicken & Waffles is finally available for delivery through Sherpa’s. May all your brunch dreams come true.

sweet & savoury waffle

Sweet & Savoury: 6-spice fried chicken, pickled watermelon radish, candied walnuts and organic jujube honey on crispy waffle (¥82)

Not only does this dish look attractive on your social media feed, it’s also one of the most popular mains at Brut. Have you tried this crispy-yet-chewy goodness yet? If the answer is no, you should because:

1. Chicken & waffles is easily the king of all brunch foods. Your editor wasn’t convinced at first due to a lifelong loyalty to pancakes, but this dish changed the game (just don’t tell that to any Eastern European grandmother).

2. The flavour combinations are simply amazing. Picture two generous chunks of chicken fried to perfection, revealing a super juicy interior that is wrapped in a crispy shell. All this salt and spice is beautifully complemented by the slightly sweet and pillowy waffle while the candied walnuts and a drizzle of jujube honey add a nice finishing touch.

3. It’s enough to feed a village. Just joking. Even though you might require some lounging afterwards, this bad boy is too good to be shared between two. Order individually and don’t let that friend of yours who’s always on a cleanse steal half of the plate!

brut interior 1

brut interior 2

Having evolved from a namesake furniture store on Anfu Lu, Brut Cake Café sets itself apart from other venues with a more mindful ethos. Both Yuyuan and Zhaojiabang locations are made extra cozy with upcycled chairs, heritage fabrics and hand-painted pottery pieces. Nicole Teng, the artist behind the brand, says it’s the little quirks and imperfections that can truly deliver the spirit of the “maker”.

The same crafty approach extends to Brut’s menu created by California-raised chef Jun Wu. Hisculinary philosophy puts emphasis on the quality of the ingredients that equate to a tasty meal. Jun loves to experiment with his dishes and has mastered both Eastern and Western ways of cooking, hence the inception of:

brut manwich

Brut Manwich: Australian beef patty topped with cheddar and onion jam on wholewheat mantou bun (¥68)

brut miso cheesecake

Miso Cheesecake: cream cheese with a little bit of miso sauce to enhace the umami flavour (¥30)

Another highlight at Brut Cake Café is of course, coffee. While Nicole and Jun prefer to stay humble about their carefully sourced single origin beans and beautifully polished latte art techniques, the brew at Brut deserves top marks and is a reason enough to visit. Being wary of gimmicky beverages these days, our team was pleasantly surprised to sample newcomers such as Peanut Butter Sea Salt Latte (¥38) and Whiskey Americano Fizz (¥48). We’re definitely going back for the latter on Fridays.

brut cofffee brut iced coffee

Who’s hungry? Get your orders in at www.sherpa.com.cn or download our mobile App for iOS and Android.

Locations: Shanghai

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2018, Sun

Mar

04 5 Things You Can (Only) Get Away With in Shanghai

By: JDB

It’s the first week back after a well-deserved break. Perhaps during Chinese New Year (Spring Festival if you’re cultured) you packed your things and got right out of Shanghai without looking back once. During this time you may have returned home, headed south or explored other parts of China, and it’s likely that some of the comforts that you’ve gotten so used to are just not available outside of our great city.

While living in a city with the population of a small to midsized country can feel a little overwhelming, there’s quite a few reasons to be thankful for living in Shanghai. We’ve created a list of 5 things that might not fly elsewhere in the world but are totally fine to do here.

Emptying any gas and all body fluids wherever you please.
Okay, maybe not all body fluids, but definitely most of them. Farting, belching, spitting, snot rockets, a cheeky pee, you name it because you’ve seen it or done it more than once in public and no one bats an eyelash. You can fart to your heart’s content and it’s very unlikely that anyone will say anything, even if they’re blatantly suffocating from your fumes.

Wearing P.Js in public.
Not just for your friendly neighbourhood aiyi or shushu anymore, rolling out of bed in your jammies and straight onto the streets to go about your day is not only acceptable, it’s pretty cool. It’s warm, cozy and opens you up for attending any slumber party.

Never touching cash.
Yep, it’s a matter of green or blue.

Accidentally bumping into people without having to apologize.
The technical term being Canadian Nightmare. The ghost of you when you first arrived in Shanghai would haunt you for the rest of your life if it could see how you blow past or plough through whoever crosses your path to your train. In a sea of slow walkers and heads buried into their phones, a bit of light elbowing and cold-shouldering are necessary.

The delivery of anything under the smog covered sun.
You go to the gym and yoga class 5 times a week but still wouldn’t dare walk to the shop to buy groceries and actually cook them. Pay someone, pop them on a scooter, tell them to hurry and you’ll have anything delivered in Shanghai. Errands are a thing of the past, muster up the strength to answer the door and your world will change.

Locations: Shanghai

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2017, Wed

Oct

11 Now Delivering in Shanghai: Element Fresh!

By: David A.Howard

It’s the news all you fitness fanatics and health-conscious foodies have been waiting for… Sherpa’s is now delivering from Element Fresh’s 10 Shanghai-based branches in Puxi and Pudong!

That’s right people! So whether you’re looking for a wholesome lunchtime bite, a nutritious gourmet salad to savour at home or just drastically need to change your unhealthy food habits, Element Fresh is here to save the day.

Founded in 2002 and currently present in 9 Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, Element Fresh are particularly well-known for the importance they attach to the freshness and nutritional value of the ingredients they use, and have made it their mission to create delicious dishes with minimal oil and no added MSG, a flavour enhancer commonly used in Chinese cuisine.

These values, combined with their culinary expertise, have enabled Element Fresh to win various awards and become a genuine expat favourite here in China.

While it can be said that Element Fresh specialize in serving up Asian-inspired lunch and dinner dishes, such as Vietnamese Noodles with Chicken or Imported Beef Stir-Fry with Spicy Chili, their various Sandwiches, Salads, Soups, and Pasta Dishes (and the list goes on…) are just as coveted by the city’s foodie community, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to expand their reach!

So, without any further ado, we’d like to welcome Element Fresh to Sherpa’s and invite those of you who’ve been drooling over this post to make an order right away!

ENJOY FOODIES!