Vanessa Able Whalen

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CB’s Eatineraries Coordinator Vanessa writes about people, places and food for the New York Times, National Geographic Traveller, the Guardian and Esquire. She's lived in Mexico, India and Italy and even served time in Istanbul as the Editor-in-Chief of Time Out magazine.

Recent stories by Vanessa Able Whalen

January 25, 2017

Night Dumplings in Shanghai

Shanghai |

By Vanessa Able Whalen

Shanghai -- This is the dumpling station of a popular spot on our Street Eats Night Markets tour in Shanghai, where we investigate two markets for the best after-hours snacks.

April 11, 2016

Pepper-Powdered Enoki Mushrooms at Shanghai’s A Jun

Shanghai |

By Vanessa Able Whalen

Shanghai -- A Jun grills up more than just seafood at their Shouning Lu shop. These enoki mushrooms are powdered with four types of pepper before being thrown on the fire.

April 7, 2016

Steaming Wontons Served Late at Night in Shanghai

Shanghai |

By Vanessa Able Whalen

Shanghai -- Er Guang Wontons serves up steaming wontons well into the evening every night. The pork-stuffed dumplings come slathered in peanut chili sauce, as all late-night snacks should be.

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Vanessa Able Whalen

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Recent stories by Vanessa Able Whalen

Night Dumplings in Shanghai

Pepper-Powdered Enoki Mushrooms at Shanghai’s A Jun

Steaming Wontons Served Late at Night in Shanghai