SHANG is named for the Chinese symbol meaning upwards and above, which is a play on the aspiration of Susur’s cuisine, and also references Shanghai, which means “city above the ocean. One notable critic has described Susur’s cooking in these terms “His food is being promoted as “global Chinese,” but I think it is exactly the opposite, totally individualistic, one man’s admirable and elevated version of Chinese.”
Designed by Ed Rawlings and Jim Walrod the restaurant’s interiors possess a minimalist elegance that is reverential to the Thompson Hotels aesthetic, while maintaining a touch of adventure reflective of SHANG’s cuisine. Past the lattice cut dark wood screens at the entrance to the main dining room, bold shapes and colors dominate, brightly reflected in the Italian glass tiles lining the walls of the bar. Handmade bronze and orange chandeliers float over rich walnut banquette tables, creating an ethereal atmosphere for diners. Chinese wallpaper with erotica designs more than 600 years old creates a tantalizing escape for those who desire a more intimate experience in the private dining room.
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