“When I’m behind the bar, I like to wear a nice shirt with a bow tie and blazer so that I look like an English gentleman. Initial is my go-to spot for vintage work clothing.” —Bartender Tree Mao on the French Concession. Read more about his local’s take on Shanghai here. Room 3, 142 Xinle Rd., near Donghu Rd., 86/(0) 21-5404-6166 This appeared in the January/February 2015 issue.
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“When I’m behind the bar, I like to wear a nice shirt with a bow tie and blazer so that I look like an English gentleman. Initial is my go-to spot for vintage work clothing.” —Bartender Tree Mao on the French Concession. Read more about his local’s take on Shanghai here. Room 3, 142 Xinle Rd., near Donghu Rd., 86/(0) 21-5404-6166 This appeared in the January/February 2015 issue.