Here’s a polished English translation of the Chinese title: **”Summer • Play” — The Shanghai EDITION Unveils Its Summer City Fun Guide**

From daytime gatherings to twilight indulgence, kick off this summer’s playtime with gourmet food, fine drinks, and cityscapes.

ShanghaiJune 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From June 1 to August 31, 2026, The Shanghai EDITION officially launches its second-quarter thematic chapter, PLAY Summer • Play On. As summer descends upon the city, the rhythm of life turns lighter. Sunshine, gentle breezes, gourmet food, and gatherings form the most anticipated daily moments of the season. Under the theme “PLAY Summer • Play On,” The Shanghai EDITION integrates urban lifestyle, social scenes, and midsummer inspiration into every moment worth savoring through a series of dining experiences and seasonal limited-edition offerings.

From weekend brunches to sunset cocktails, from Japanese hand rolls to summer desserts, from creative cocktails to seasonal palmiers, this summer invites guests to play in their own way and to the fullest.

Shanghai Tavern Western Restaurant: Playful Summer Weekends

Introducing a brand-new British Roast Brunch, inspired by classic British weekend tables, offering a hearty and leisurely urban midday experience. Meanwhile, the newly launched SUMMER BUZZ HOURS: Sunset Cocktail Hour features a two-hour selection of premium drinks for unlimited enjoyment, extending the relaxed atmosphere of summer nights and making every dusk a reason to raise a glass in celebration.

YONE Restaurant & Bar

Summer Limited-Edition 20-Grid Afternoon Tea

Inspired by summer colors and seasonal flavors, YONE launches a new 20-Grid Afternoon Tea, leaving summer with a touch of refreshment, coolness, and playful whimsy. Twenty delicate sweet and savory treats reinterpret midsummer flavors through Japanese aesthetics, presenting a light and joyful afternoon experience against the city skyline.

Noodle Journey

As this summer’s most exploratory new initiative, YONE specially launches Noodle Journey. Drawing inspiration from five Japanese cities, it features five representative regional noodle dishes, along with a special hidden menu item, available for a limited time during weekday lunch. Each bowl carries the local food culture and regional memories, taking guests on a taste journey across the Japanese archipelago.

Temaki Social: Hand Roll Daytime Session

YONE simultaneously introduces the new Temaki Social Hand Roll Daytime Brunch. Centered on the brand’s signature hand roll experience, guests can enjoy a variety of signature hand rolls and new limited-edition flavors, paired with selected sashimi, specialty main courses, snacks, and drinks for unlimited indulgence, blending Japanese social dining culture into relaxed weekend gatherings.

Punch Room & ROOF: Summer-Themed Cocktails

As the brand’s signature cocktail spaces, Punch Room and ROOF Rooftop Bar launch a new summer-themed cocktail series this season. Crafted with urban nightlife and midsummer inspiration as creative blueprints, each signature cocktail showcases distinct layers of flavor and stories.

Lobby Bar: Summer Dessert Limited Editions

The Lobby Bar also introduces multiple summer-limited desserts, including summer shaved ice, waterfall cakes, and The EDITION’s classic black-and-white ice cream. With refreshing, icy textures and playful presentations, these treats add sweetness and surprise to midsummer afternoons. In the heart of the city, experience the romantic temperature of summer.

Summer Limited-Edition Palmiers

As one of The Shanghai EDITION’s most iconic souvenirs, the classic palmier receives a new seasonal flavor interpretation this summer. Continuing the brand’s commitment to detail and quality, the limited-edition passion fruit and green grapefruit chocolate flavor captures the unique memories of the season, adding a touch of summer ritual worth taking away from the city journey.

This summer, The Shanghai EDITION connects the infinite possibilities of urban life through gourmet food, fine drinks, and social experiences.

On sun-drenched afternoons, breezy dusks, and evenings as lights begin to glow, guests are invited to join this game of summer.