Arch (Shanghai)
At Arch, aperitivo culture, experimentation and cocktails manifest as a curve connecting two pillars: Italy and China. Vincenzo Pagliara and Daniel An spotlight both Chinese and Italian elements and flavours though aperitivo drinks and modern, cocktail lab engineered cocktails, with plenty of hearty Italian fare to soak it all up. Arch’s adapted aperitivo menu twists the drinks in a way that is more approachable to local palates, with more local ingredients and flavours, such as the Milano Torino, a classic made with Campari and sweet vermouth. The Arch twist oxidises the drink and infuses it with passionfruit, kaffir lime, lemon leaves and mango vinegar. It’s a sexy place to be fed and watered too – the stunning design of the venue saw Arch win the Design Award at DMBA 2019.
