This past Friday we took a field trip on the Metro to visit the Shanghai Sculpture Space. It is over on the West side of town, near the Shanghai Train Station. It is a part of the new "Red Town" that will house artists, clubs, restaurants. Our new friends, the Miller's, went with us. Kathy Miller, and her two daughters, Lauren and Jamie had never been on the Metro. So it was a good chance for Natalie to "teach" them. Lauren is 10 and Jamie is 8. They go to the same school that Natalie will go to, Concordia, and will be in 5th and 4th grades next year. We had fun at the museum, especially since some of the exhibits were outside and some were inside. It seemed like there many opportunities for all of us to explore both male and female identification. Always interesting with a four-year old. Natalie's favorite sculpture was a large duo of cherries made out of glass. Very interesting.
After gazing at 
so much art, we of course had to find some place for lunch. The area where the museum was located appears to be in the beginning stages of development, so there were lots of "potential" restaurants, but only one that happened to open. As we stood in front of Beca's menu board outside, an extremely helpful hostess came out to tell us that in fact they were only going to be serving their "Tea" menu that day and not until 1:30 (it was noon!). So we asked her if there were any local spots, preferably western, and she proceeded to give us some half-hearted directions to the nearest Holiday Inn. She could probably tell from looking at our faces, especially the girls, that a long walk for so-so food was not in our future. So, she said "why don't I check with our Chef and see if we can accommodate and early tea. In fact, maybe he can find some pasta or 
something for you." And he did! We had a fantabulous lunch of Tuna sandwiches, Roast Beef sandwiches, and Mozzarella sticks. Plus free after lunch coffee and ice cream for the kids. We were basically the Chef's first real diners! That is what I love about Shanghai, a willingness to go a little beyond what normal expectations may be. So, the little restaurant will have a special place in our hearts for a while as a great example of Chinese hospitality!
so much art, we of course had to find some place for lunch. The area where the museum was located appears to be in the beginning stages of development, so there were lots of "potential" restaurants, but only one that happened to open. As we stood in front of Beca's menu board outside, an extremely helpful hostess came out to tell us that in fact they were only going to be serving their "Tea" menu that day and not until 1:30 (it was noon!). So we asked her if there were any local spots, preferably western, and she proceeded to give us some half-hearted directions to the nearest Holiday Inn. She could probably tell from looking at our faces, especially the girls, that a long walk for so-so food was not in our future. So, she said "why don't I check with our Chef and see if we can accommodate and early tea. In fact, maybe he can find some pasta or 
something for you." And he did! We had a fantabulous lunch of Tuna sandwiches, Roast Beef sandwiches, and Mozzarella sticks. Plus free after lunch coffee and ice cream for the kids. We were basically the Chef's first real diners! That is what I love about Shanghai, a willingness to go a little beyond what normal expectations may be. So, the little restaurant will have a special place in our hearts for a while as a great example of Chinese hospitality!Special thanks to Kathy for sharing the pictures! I forgot my camera!
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