Chateau Pinnacle Newsletter

October 2009
Dear Residents, Air Conditioning System

Summer is well and truly over and it’s great to see
familiar faces returning to Chateau Pinnacle.
Please mark our next event in your calendar, a
Halloween get together on October 31st (Saturday).
This is going to be a lot of fun for children and
parents alike, and even for residents who aren’t
sharing a home with children, there are ways to have
fun and get involved.
One of our guests, Mrs. Yvonne Backshall, will be
helping organize this event and full details will be
given later. If any readers would like to get involved
and help make this a successful fun filled event,
please reach out to her at 150 2663 9625 or
yvonne_backshall@live.com. I hear that there are
some great bakers in our building.
Toward the end of this month we may experience a few
chilly days that will have us all thinking about making the
most of our floor heating and air conditioning systems.
As your air conditioning system is likely set on summer
mode, where it can only cool your home, the setting will
need to be changed to the warming winter mode. You
may find instructions on how to do this in your Resident
Handbook, or if you are mechanically challenged like me,
just call our front office for assistance.
Tip: Each air conditioning control in your home must
be set to same mode, or system will not operate.
Sunday Market
Our neighborhood Sunday market continues weekly at
Tower A. Pay a visit to enjoy high quality products nearly
right at your door. 10-12, every Sunday.

New Faces

I would like to extend a warm welcome to new talent in

our front office team. In the past month, you have
probably noticed a few new faces. Let’s take a moment
to get to know them better.

Michelle Li, Front Office Supervisor

I would like to take this opportunity to remind Michelle just returned from 7 years in Scotland, and
she’s excited to be back in Shanghai. In her month at
everyone about the importance of following driveway
Chateau Pinnacle, she has already made a reputation for
and parking regulations. An increasing number of herself with her skills at following up and getting each job
drivers are parking in front of and blocking our done to resident satisfaction. Don’t hesitate to reach out
entryway and tossing rubbish onto the grounds. We to her with any request or comment.
hope that the importance of cleanliness and
orderliness can be stressed to all drivers, and we
commit to working along side GSN and our residents
to improve the current situation.

Finally, enjoy the National Day holiday and Mid-

th
Autumn Festival. As this includes China’s 60
birthday celebration, expect quite a few events and
Alex Ma, Bellman
parties. For anyone who loves moon cakes, or is just
Alex just returned from 6 years in New Zealand and is
curious about their taste and texture, we will have enjoying Shanghai’s energy and fast pace. Alex has
samples available at the front office at the beginning made an impression with his enthusiasm, work ethic, and
of the month. warmth. He is also a great problem solver, so don’t
hesitate to share any questions or concerns with him.
On behalf of all at Chateau Pinnacle, I wish everyone
a happy Mid-Autumn.

June A.M. Noodt

Executive Manager
CHI Residences Shanghai

Managed by
No. 3, Lane 211, Xingfu Road, Shanghai 200052
Tel: 86-21-52583239 Fax: 86-21-52583238
Website: www.chi-residences.com E-mail: info.chateau@chi-residences.com
 Neighborhood Hotspots

Steps from the American Consulate and intersection (in)famous Heng Shan Road, Tao Jiang Road and its
neighbor, Dong Ping Road have enough venues to keep shoppers and diners busy for days. I remember 7 years
ago, when I first visited the area, the only place of interest was a little bar called Hot Chocolate. I only went once
though because their hot chocolate wasn’t so hot. How things have changed.

Tao Jiang Road has invested in a facelift. Cream colored granite cobblestones have replaced the former cracked
cement surface, lending a historic charm to this old French Concession street of dreams. Fabulous mansions, a
bit dilapidated when I first visited, have been pumped with new life, filled now with diners enjoying the creations of
some of Shanghai’s finest chefs and bartenders. Let’s have a look at some of the offerings.

O’Malleys, 42 Tao Jiang Road, 6474-4533

Asia’s largest Irish pub with two floors of space, a quiet outdoor dining/drinking area, and a reputation for friendly
patrons and nightly community events. For anyone with doubts about O’Malleys’ ability to do the Irish thing right in
Shanghai, the pub is recognized for consistently selling the most Guinness in China. With a playground and
plenty of space for kids, the whole family will enjoy a trip to this bar.

Pin Chuan, 47 Tao Jiang Road, 6437-9361

The spicy Sichuan dishes this restaurant is known for are toned down for the Shanghai and expat crowd. Expect
fragrant, fresh flavors and cheerful, efficient service, as well as an English menu with reasonable prices. Operated
by the Simply group, who also run expat favorites like Simply Thai.

Haufbrauhaus, 39 Tao Jiang Road, 6431-2668

A great alternative to O’Malleys across the street. Reputed to have some of the best German beer in the city,
keep this on your night time to do list. Word on the street is that the food isn’t much good though, so I recommend
eating elsewhere before coming here to drink.

Kagen, 28D Tao Jiang Road, 6433-3232

Large granite stepping stones over a quiet pool of water in the entryway provide a prelude of ambiance for this
high quality tempanyaki establishment. Expect great décor, smiling service, and filling, fresh food. Everything from
California style sushi rolls to perfectly seared foie gras is available. Choose the all you can eat option for the best
value and selection. Let the manager, Steven Liu, turn on the charm as he provides the right recommendations to
complete your meal.

Xin Ji Shi, 28 Tao Jiang Road

This Shanghainese venue was not decorated to impress. The food, on the other hand, serves its purpose
exceptionally well. Try Shanghainese classics like drunken chicken, kao fu, hong shao rou (fatty pork that, despite
the thick fat, is really tasty!), jajube stuffed with sticky rice, steamed glutinous rice with mixed fruits in pumpkin,
and deep fried Mandarin fish in sweet and sour sauce, to name a few.

Haiku by Hatsune, 28B Tao Jiang Road, 6445-0021

This is the heavenly palace of California style sushi rolls. With the same owner as Kagen and several other
quality focused Japanese restaurants in Shanghai and Beijing, diners can expect freshness and flavor.
Reservations are highly recommended, because after 6pm, it’s never easy to find a seat.

South Beauty, 28-1 Tao Jiang Road, 6445-2581

Gorgeous. The owners put a lot of thought into the restaurant design- just pass by the bamboo lined floor to
ceiling windows on the street to see what I mean. This, combined with top notch Sichuan food, toned down for
expats and their Shanghainese counterparts, makes the recipe for success. Try the si ji dou, shui zhu niu rou, or
anything else on the menu for that matter. It’s all good.

After a meal at any of Tao Jiang Road’s dining gems, make the 2 minute trek to number 18 Dong Ping Road for
dessert at Azul, Vargas Grill, or Mon Reve’s bakery window in the same location.

Have a terrific October, and remember, there is no excuse for being hungry in Shanghai!

David Schlosser
AEM
CHI Residences Shanghai

Managed by
No. 3, Lane 211, Xingfu Road, Shanghai 200052
Tel: 86-21-52583239 Fax: 86-21-52583238
Website: www.chi-residences.com E-mail: info.chateau@chi-residences.com