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Chris Monaco's avatar

Is that Hamburger University open to the public? I still haven't been able to visit one yet.

Scott Monaco's avatar

Not sure, to be honest.

Richard Philion's avatar

I spent time in Shanghai in 2012, and to this day I'm still not quite sure what to make of it. Thank you for the insightful read.

Scott Monaco's avatar

We overlapped and also that was a really great time in the city’s growth and change.

Michael Jensen's avatar

Sounds like a lot of change!

Scott Monaco's avatar

Indeed it is.

Byron Peregrim's avatar

Beautiful exploration of the trade off between modern luxury/safety/convenience and the grungy nostalgia for what used to be.

Scott Monaco's avatar

Thanks, Byron.

Trey Erwin's avatar

This is the kind of memoir + investigative reporting I come to Substack for.