The best of Shanghai in Sydney: Shanghai Nights with Merivale

Take a trip to Bridge Lane Sydney from 6-7 May and you’ll see it in a new light. Taking over the space for a special occasion, all things Shanghainese will be put on show, in celebration of the Shanghai Nights festival; a dazzling laneway showcase of live entertainment, street-food and cocktails. It’ll transform the laneway into an aromatic Shanghai experience, injecting colour, vibrant energy, rich flavour and originality into the heart of the city.  There will be three food stalls, al produce of which will be complemented by Glenlivet cocktails and music from DJs. Here’s a guide: Dim Sum Scallop and prawn shumai (3 pieces) $12 Poached prawn wontons with Sichuan chilli sauce $12 Wild mushroom dumpling (3 pieces) $12 Work Station Stir-fried Shanghai noodles with roast duck and black pepper $12 Stir-fried rice cakes with prawns, mushrooms and fragrant chilli oil $12 Wok-fried Shanghai noodles with shiitake mushrooms, gailan, garlic and black pepper $12 Grill Station BBQ lamb skewers with fennel and cumin salt $6each BBQ chicken skewers with garlic, chilli, flower pepper $6each And the best thing? It’s free to go. Get your ticket at the Merivale website.