#5 September 2010

JuliaTaylorFounder of Shanghai Dolls

Spotlight

Shop+Style

Cool Ways to Stay Cool

taSte anD the City

Reasonably priced Mexican Food

+photos from the

Full Moon Beach party

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Growing up in one of the northern states in the U.S., September always signifies the beginning of fall and cold weather to me. However, no need to worry about getting

cold here in Shanghai, because the temperature is still at 90°F or 32°C, and people are still partying at the beach with their bikinis and swim trunks.

In this issue you will find exclusive photo coverage of the Full Moon Beach Party along with some great ideas from new contributor K. Lo to help you stay cool and still look fashionable. The Spotlight crew also grabbed a quick dinner with the very busy original “Shanghai Doll” Julia Taylor to give you a glimpse of the life of a social network queen. Last but not least, our new Survival Kit will show you what you need for the month of September.

Happy reading and I wish everyone a very happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Amy Chen managing editor

MoziMogoIssue #5

September 2010

ContrIbutors

editorial

Amy ChenAnna WatsonChris FlynnDaniel Kwan

David StillmanK. Lo

photography

Angelo AbaryOscar Malpica

layout & design

Daniel Kwan

speCIal thanksShanghai DollsShanghai Stuff

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“Full Moon Beach Party” photogra-phy © Angelo Abary. “Great Finds” article © Karen. “Spotlight: Julia Taylor” article © Anna Watson, photography © Oscar Malpica. “Summer Salad” article and pho-tography © Amy Chen. “Affordable Mexican Food” article © David Stillman, photography © Daniel Kwan. Layout and design © Daniel Kwan. All content mentioned and not mentioned are copyright their respective authors and require per-mission for reuse.

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Contents

6 ContributorsIn case you’ve been curious

about the esteemed individuals who bring you MOZIMOGO.

8 Good TimesCheck out Angelo’s photos of

topless men at Sanjiagang Beach. Paul wrote some stuff as well.

10 Style + ShopK. Lo gives the lowdown on cool

ways to stay cool while waiting for summer to finally end.

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12 SpotlightAnna talks to Julia Taylor, founder of the estrogen-laden web site Shanghai Dolls.

20 Taste and the CityBest. Salad. Evar! And did you know that there are reasonably priced burritos in Shanghai?!

26 Survival KitShanghai can be rough. Check out these essential survival items before you die.

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ContributorsAmy ChenMAnAGInG EDITOr, TASTE AnD THE CITY EDITOr

Amy grew up and currently lives in the U.S. Having stayed in Shanghai for almost three years, she has grown to love the crazy yet charming city. She loves to travel, taste great food, and write.

Chris FlynnCOPY EDITOr

Chris is from Scotland and made his first trip to China as an English teacher in 2001. Currently in Beijing, he is taking a year out from studying business management and Chinese.

Anna WatsonSPOTLIGHT EDITOr

Having lived in Taiwan and the Mainland for 7 years, Anna has a lot to share about living in China. She is from new Zealand and her job takes her all over the globe.

David StillmanWrITEr

In the past five years, David has lived in Beijing, Shenzhen, and now resides in Shanghai. He works in the sports and fitness industry and enjoys a night out on the town with friends.

K. LoSHOP+STYLE EDITOr

Originally from Taiwan and educated in the United States, Karen is a fashionista whose day job is marketing an aquatic theme park in China.

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ContributorsDaniel KwanArT DIrECTOr, LAYOUT EDITOr

Born and raised in California and known primarily for his photography of people, Daniel has been a jack of all trades in visual media for more than a decade.

Angelo AbarySPOTLIGHT PHOTOGrAPHEr, EvEnTS PHOTOGrAPHEr

A Filipino who moved to Shanghai a few years ago, Angelo is a freelance photographer and artist who loves to express his emotions through images.

Oscar MalpicaSPOTLIGHT PHOTOGrAPHEr

Oscar is a freelance photographer and multimedia producer. A China veteran of more than eight years, he has settled in Shanghai with his lovely wife, for whom he does the dishes.

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Good Times

Twenty-five years ago, a bunch of fun-loving travelers arrived on Haad rin beach on Ko Phangan Island in Thailand. The local people decided to throw them a party to show their gratitude. It was a small

and improvised affair that soon became a well-known event all around the world.

nowadays the Full Moon Beach Party in Haad rin is an essential destination

Full Moon Beach Partyaugust 28, 2010Photos by angelo abary

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for many tourists visiting Thailand and for some, it is their only reason to fly there. Music, alcohol and amazing performanc-es involving fire are the magical ingredi-ents of these world renowned parties. They take place on the evening of every full moon and run until the sun comes up the next morning on the beautiful Ko Phangan island.

On August 28th, a bunch of us in Shanghai celebrated the 25th anniver-

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sary of the first Full Moon Beach Party by organizing a little sister edition on Sanjia-gang beach. It was not on an island, nor was it in Thailand, but the spirit of party was the same!

now, the question is will it become as legendary a party as the one in Thailand? We will see next year.

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Shop+StyleGreat Findsby K. Lo

We all want to stay in style even during the hot, humid, and sweat-inducing weather, but bear in mind that fashion crime is still a crime, no matter what season you are in. So what’s the solution? Let’s check out some of the hottest new products that keep you looking fabulous and feeling cool in the final sizzling days of Shanghai’s summer.

1. Dyson Air Multiplier FanThis is another great creation from Dyson: a bladeless fan. We should all be trying to cut down the use of air conditioning to reduce global warming, and we are also bothered by dirty fan blades that we nev-er want to clean! This product is so cool as it draws in the air and “amplifies” it to create a “fan zone” in the space you wish to be in. Well, I think this is definitely the coolest fan ever.

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2. Desire Cool MakerIt is great to have a bottle of water while you are biking, running or doing exercise in the city. Isn’t it even cooler if your bot-tle can give you a cool mist spray and a refreshing breeze on your face? This is a product for the trendy athletic type who enjoys exercise and staying cool.

3. Water Cool scarf The scarf is not just for keeping warm in winter anymore. The Water Cool Scarf lets you keep cool from head to toe all summer long. Originally from Japan, all you have to do is soak the scarf in water and it will start cooling. Well, I’m not sure how the whole thing works, but it’s defi-nitely the hottest (and coolest) accessory this summer.

4. BugsLock WristbandI think we’ve had enough of the yellow “Livestrong” and purple “Complaint Free World” bracelets. During the summer, we not only want to stay cool but also stay away from annoying mosquitoes. The BugsLock wristband is infused with natu-ral aromas that insects can’t stand. Can’t seem to find one to match your outfit? Don’t worry, it comes in a variety of colors.

5. Ice shotsThe best time to show your style and stay cool is not only when you are out and about, but also at home. This ice cube maker actually molds the ice into a shot glass shape. And guess what? You can just eat the glass after a tequila shot! Oh kinky! ✖

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Spotlight

Shanghai Dolls is a popular web site for expat women in Shanghai to get together for dinner, art classes, et cetera, and also enjoy discounts

at various stores throughout the city. In this issue of MOZIMOGO,

we talk to Shanghai Dolls’ founder Julia Taylor about how the project

started and where it’s headed.

interview Anna Watson

photography Oscar Malpica

Julia Taylor

The Original Doll

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anna: You’re looking fabulous! What do you think of the weather right now?

julia: The weather is a little crazy at the moment. It is so hot! I don’t even want to work in this weather, but saying that I do love summer far more than the dreaded Shanghai winters!

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interior Designer. Basically, we are a company that does the architectural and interior design for 5-star hotels around China, like Crowne Plaza and Intercontinental. That takes up most of my time.

And what about your social life?

Well, the Shanghai Dolls takes up the rest of my time!

Tell us a bit about the Shanghai Dolls?

The Shanghai Dolls is a social network for expat women in Shanghai where they can meet new friends and get great discounts at different venues around the city.

What gave you the desire to be the “Original Doll”?

Well, I work for a Chinese company with no other foreigners, which makes it a bit tricky to make friends who are into the same kind of things as me! When I first came to Shanghai, I found it really difficult to make friends. I mean, I met people, but they seemed to be really cliquey and it was hard to break into their circles. not sure why this kind of thing happens, but I figured the best

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way around it for me and other expats ladies in Shanghai was to start up a new group. The Shanghai Dolls was born.

How did you go about starting it?

I began by contacting women and talking to them on another expat website, and then I started a group on Facebook. After the great firewall of China decided Facebook should be blocked I used an emailing list for about 6 months. I had my own little version of spam and would just email the girls on my list and we went out for dinners, dancing, and fun.

Then, at a Dolls’ brunch, a member offered to start up a website. now, we have over 650 members, and the events have gone from once a month to four times a week.

Wow! You must feel proud of what you have accomplished!

Yes, well the most fulfilling thing I get out of this is seeing people come together and be happy together. I love seeing new people meet each other and become friends, and also meeting people from all over the world! I have made some amazing friends from doing this, which was my original goal for the Dolls.

You mentioned that you have four events per week now. What kinds of events do you arrange?

I think our most regular event is the Dolls’ Hump Day, which is a get-together at different venues every Wednesday night to have drinks and a bite to eat. We also have many

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brunches, dinners, yoga classes, kick boxing lessons, art classes and dancing lessons. There is also a monthly book club, photography club and soon to be a wine club.

That sounds fantastic. Do you attend all of these events?

no way! I used to try to, but I had no time for anything else, so I realized I needed to stop going to everything. Actually, my baby is the Dolls’ Fitness Challenge and Dolls Fitness Weekends. That’s what I spend a lot of my time organizing and taking part in.

What exactly is the Dolls’ Fitness Challenge?

I liken it to a boot camp, but replace the screaming with laughing! We have two teams training for six weeks, and then there is a competition at the end. It involves getting up at 6:00 am two days a week, and a weekend at Moganshan towards the end. Actually, our first trip to Moganshan just happened and the competition is this weekend in Century Park.

Good luck to you and your team! What about future events?

I am hoping to introduce some more educational and developmental activities, such as workshops. We have just started doing different types of beauty workshops for the members like makeup, fashion, style and hopefully will soon introduce some business talks.

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A question on everybody’s mind these days: What do you think of the Expo?

I am not a big fan of crowds, so I found it way too busy even though I went on a weekday. I actually went specifically to look at the architecture, so I didn’t go inside any of the pavilions.

Way back, I went to the Queensland Expo in 1988, and we thought it was

crowded then, but that was nothing compared to the Shanghai Expo now!

Which was your favorite building?

I hate to be biased, but it was Australia. I loved the colour and the simple, not-over-the-top design of it.

What are your favorite restaurants?

I would have to say Lost Heaven. It’s Yunnan cuisine, which tastes to me

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more like Thai food, and I absolutely love Thai food. Being a vegetarian in Shanghai can be very difficult at times, but Lost Heaven has a lot of choices on the menu that I can eat. Oh and they have a great terrace to sip cocktails on!

In terms of design, I love Issimo. The décor of both the restaurant and hotel are very unique and are not trying to copy any other places around the city.

Favorite holiday destination?

Anywhere that doesn’t have people and has sun! One of my favourite trips was to Africa. I spent two and a half months there and loved every minute of it.

I also had an incredible experience in Thailand at a health resort called “The Sanctuary.” The name says it all! It is like a little slice of heaven, only two beaches away from the Full Moon Party, but a totally different world from the drinking and craziness that go on there. You go there to fast, do liver cleanses, detox, yoga, and to just relax. It’s a very special place, I recommend anyone to go there.

Thanks Julia, I’m sure we will all be interested in hearing about the final events of your Fitness Challenge. Good luck!

Thanks! ✖

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Taste Cityand The

Summer Saladwith Mango & Pan seared salmonOne of my favorite meals on a hot sum-mer day is a fresh salad filled with different greens, fruits, savory fish or chicken and drizzled with a refreshing low fat dress-ing. This month I will show you how to make a quick summer salad that’s both tasty and healthy.

You will need a non-stick skillet and a blender or food processor for this recipe.

Original Recipe

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prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 15 minutes level: easy yield: 2 servings

All the ingredients can be found in neigh-borhood wet markets, Carrefour, Lotus Market, City Shop or many of the other large supermarkets in Shanghai.

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salad □ 3 cups / 185 g mixed salad greens

□ 2 boneless and skinless salmon filets (6 oz / 185 g each)

□ 1 small shallot, sliced

□ ½ cucumber, halved and sliced

□ 10 cherry tomatoes, halved

□ 1 large mango (or 4 small ones)

cut into finger-size sticks

□ ¼ large lemon, cut into 2 wedges

□ 2 tablespoons / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil

□ Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

salmon

1. rinse salmon filets under cold water, dry with paper towel and place on a plate, then sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides (photo B).

2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon filets in the skillet when it’s hot (C).

3. Sear each side for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown (D), then turn off the heat and leave the salmon in the skillet to cool.

B

Dressing □ 1 small shallot, diced □ ¼ cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced □ 2 cloves of garlic, minced □ 1 tablespoon fresh dill or ½ tablespoon dried dill weed □ Juice of ½ large lemon □ 3 tablespoons / 45 ml extra virgin olive oil □ 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (I recommend low-fat Greek yogurt) □ Salt and pepper to taste

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salad

4. While the salmon is cooking, slice ½ a cucumber, then cut the slices in half, half the cherry tomatoes and slice the shallot (E).

5. Peel the mango and trim the fruit away from the seed.

6. Cut the fruit into finger size sticks (F).

Dressing

7. Peel, seed and dice ¼ of a cucumber.

8. Mince the garlic and dice the shallot.

9. Place cucumber, garlic, shallot and dill in a blender or food processor and add the juice of ½ a lemon.

10. Blend until the ingredients are liquefied, then add olive oil, yogurt, salt and pepper and blend again until all ingredients are mixed (G).

11. Taste the dressing to adjust the amount of salt needed.

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Assembly

12. Place half of the mixed salad greens on a large plate and place half of the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shallots and mango on top in a circle around the edge.

13. Place the seared salmon filet in the middle of the plate along with a lemon wedge (H).

14. Drizzle dressing over the salad or serve the dressing separately as you like.

15. repeat the same procedure for the second plate.

Serve the salad with a glass of white wine or sparkling water with lemon and enjoy! ✖

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HAs always, I would love to hear from my readers.

Please leave me a comment

or rate the dish on my page at Shanghai Stuff. Happy cooking!

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affordable Mexican Food

in Shanghai?!

by David Stillman

Within walking distance from Fudan University, one of China’s most respected in-stitutions of higher learning, we find the embodiment

of Pedro Garcia’s vision—to bring qual-ity, authentic Mexican food to Shanghai at exceptional value. rather than focus-ing on mariachi bands and mind-blowing aesthetics, El Mexicano takes the form of a warm and pleasant cantina catering to both students and many of the locals in the area. With an array of sizzling fare ranging from 10-40 rMB this is a can’t-miss place to satisfy your cravings for heartily stuffed burritos, spicy enchiladas, carnitas, tacos, quesadillas, and nachos with a variety of fresh salsas.

Overall, the food retains its authentic-ity and is most definitely a cut above the average Mexican fare found elsewhere in Shanghai with its shockingly low pric-es. Additionally, El Mexicano recently opened a second branch on Hongmei Lu for those on the west side of town. Delivery is also available in most loca-tions in Shanghai and their website has a feature to order directly online, so there’s no need to pick up those phones. If you

are looking for a casual night out for an authentic Mexican meal while minimiz-ing the damage to your wallet, or if you need an urgent burrito infusion delivered straight to your door, I highly recommend you hit up El Mexicano. ✖

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survIvAL KItThe staff of MOZIMOGO hunt for items and ideas to help you survive another month in Shanghai. Here is your Survival Kit for the month of September.

sports DrinksWhile water is best for staying hydrated, sports drinks taste better and help replace the electrolytes and carbohydrates lost through sweating. Skip the teeth-rotting sodas.

online supermarketThe last thing you want to do on a hot day is lug around heavy bags of groceries. My Local Store is an English-language online grocery store with next-day delivery.

Movie: InceptionFinally in theaters in China, Inception is the summer thriller that you don’t want to miss! Especially if you’ve thought about entering dreams or escaping the scary subconscious wife.

MooncakesThe must-have on September 22 as you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with friends and loved ones. Available in different flavors in all grocery stores and convenience stores.

Military FashionHot off the catwalk is the men’s military fashion trend. Designer Christopher Bailey introduced the greatcoat paired with aviator boots at the Men’s Burberry Prorsum Autumn 2010 show in Milan.

Have a tip for October? Contact us using our online form or email us at mailbox@mozimogo.com.Mooncake photo by Wee Keat Chin

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