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Chateau Pinnacle Newsletter October 2009 Air Conditioning System

Dear Residents, 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 [email protected]. 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.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of following driveway and parking regulations. An increasing number of drivers are parking in front of and blocking our entryway and tossing rubbish onto the grounds. We 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 Midth Autumn Festival. As this includes China’s 60 birthday celebration, expect quite a few events and parties. For anyone who loves moon cakes, or is just curious about their taste and texture, we will have samples available at the front office at the beginning of the month. On behalf of all at Chateau Pinnacle, I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn.

Michelle Li, Front Office Supervisor Michelle just returned from 7 years in Scotland, and she’s excited to be back in Shanghai. In her month at Chateau Pinnacle, she has already made a reputation for herself with her skills at following up and getting each job done to resident satisfaction. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her with any request or comment.

Alex Ma, Bellman Alex just returned from 6 years in New Zealand and is enjoying Shanghai’s energy and fast pace. Alex has made an impression with his enthusiasm, work ethic, and warmth. He is also a great problem solver, so don’t hesitate to share any questions or concerns with him.

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]