Because the concept of "sleeping in and enjoying a nice brunch while on vacation" began to appear in Shanghai's luxury hotels in the late 1990s, the idea of enjoying a leisurely brunch at a fancy restaurant on the Bund, with a view of the Bund, was a symbol of a high quality of life, so there was a lot of brunch in Shanghai.

"Brunch" is a trendy word that began to appear on the streets of Shanghai when Sex and the City exploded onto the scene. Four beautifully dressed women enjoying a weekend brunch at a New York City bistro with their little sisters and a glass of wine are a sight to behold.

While there have been Western restaurants in Shanghai since the 1930s, eating Western food wasn't as routine in 2010 as it is today. Back then, going to Dongping Lu on weekends, finding a restaurant full of foreigners and having a proper Western meal was the "hipster lifestyle" of the time.

Now there are more good restaurants in Shanghai and they're more sophisticated, and the clientele is more knowledgeable about Western food. In the past 10 years, Shanghai's dining scene has changed dramatically, and the competition has gotten tougher, but that's also a great thing!

Difference between western food and brunch:

Western food and brunch are two different types of dining. Western food usually refers to a dinner that includes several courses and drinks. Brunch, on the other hand, is a hybrid word that is a combination of Breakfast and Lunch, which is usually served between 11am and 2pm.

While Western food usually consists of a main course of fish or meat and a set meal with side ingredients such as vegetables or potatoes, Brunch includes many small dishes and drinks such as fried eggs, sausages, bacon, bread, salads, juices and so on.

Also, Western food is usually served in a more formal, upscale, and intimate setting, while Brunch is more relaxed and casual. In a Western restaurant, the dress code is usually formal, whereas in a Brunch setting it is less formal.

Overall, Western food and Brunch are two different ways of dining. Western food is more dressy, formal and an upscale dining experience, while Brunch is more relaxed and casual, especially for enjoying food and conversation with friends and family.