News in Shenzhen

Check out Engadget's tour of Shenzhen Electronics showing you around the Luohu Commercial City and the Huaqiangbei gadget areas:

Westin Shenzhen opented very softly their new Steak House called the Grange Grill last Friday. This has been a long awaited restaurant and bar at the top of the hotel with a small terrace bar that looks over the Windows of the World. Get there around 8:30pm Friday or Saturday to see the fireworks show put on by the Windows of the World. They are just starting operation so don't flood them to try the steak sampler which includes a taste of Wagu. More to come when the hotel gives us some official information.

Pacific Coffee is going to jump the border from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. Actually they have already stores in Beijing and Foshan. There next stop is Shekou Seaworld to bring their coffee brewery.

Details and exact dates are limited but according to MacWorld the iPad will be making its debut in Hong Kong sometime in July. Pricing and pre-ordering details are not available.

Read the full story on Macworld.com.

The Plush Bar had its soft opening Friday night in Gouwugongyuan. The place is not too big so it will fill up quickly.

The 6th ICIF (International Cultural Industries Fair) will be held from May 14th to May 17th. It's your chance to get a free ticket now!

We are down to the Final four in the NCAA College Basket ball tournament.

Focaccino in Coco Park
has quietly introduced a new menu with a few new items. We have listed them here:

1. Baked French Escargot 38rmb
2. Focaccino pasta baked in a homemade pastry 56rmb

Ged Carroll
wrote some impressions on Shenzhen during his recent business trip.

The French brand Be.ez, which has also an operation office in Shenzhen,
had a positive review in Macworld for their latest bag LE vertigo.