Reconquista
My favorite pastry shop in Shanghai
Bakeries and pastry shops are sweeping Shanghai. Until just over a year ago, they didn't exist in the city but now there seem to be more and more everyday. Il Panino is one of my favorites in the neighborhood of Jing'An. They serve fresh juices, pastries, cakes and bread. They also have coffee, but it's quite expensive (about 2.20 euros) as is usual in Shanghai. There are a couple of computers connected to the internet, too. As you know, bread and cakes don't exist in traditional Chinese cuisine, so they are seen as very exotic. Furthermore, they see France and French products as refined and classy,
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