Roundup

China Daily | Updated: 2016-11-12 08:01

Appointment

China World Summit Wing, Beijing, a Shangri-La hotel, announced the appointment of Deivid Paiva as the new chef de cuisine of Grill 79, the hotel's signature restaurant.

Sounds From Spain

A piano and guitar recital, Sounds from Spain, will be held at Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel on Nov 16. Manolo Carrasco, a world-renowned Spanish pianist who has won many international awards, will perform his talent accompanied by two renowned Spanish Flamenco dancers at the concert. 010-5927-8308

Culinary Delight

Liaoning University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, held its first Silver Spoon International Food Festival in mid-October, with representatives from Wanda Vista Shenyang hotel serving as judges. Wanda Vista Team Chinese Executive Chef Kevin Wu presented his culinary skills on the spot and shared his insights into traditional Chinese dietetics with nearly 800 students at the university's international school.

With the Christmas season around the corner, Swissotel Hotels and Resorts in Beijing is preparing its holiday offerings. Its Cafe Swiss will offer a Christmas Eve dinner priced at 688 yuan ($101) per family, including two adults and one child under the age of 12, or 388 yuan per adult, with children under the age of 12 enjoying a 50 percent discount. Christmas Day brunch will also be presented at the hotel at 548 yuan per family and 298 yuan per adult. All the offerings will include house wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. 010-6553-2288 Ext 2127

Michelin-starred Japanese chef Takagi Kazuo will come to The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing from Dec 2 to 4 with the hotel's resident Italian chef Amedeo Ferri to present a combination of authentic Japanese& Italian cuisines at Barolo. Takagi's restaurant Takagi in Japan has held two Michelin stars since 2010, and his hot pot restaurant Kozithu was awarded one Michelin star in 2013. 010-5908-8151

In cooperation with renowned painter Lin Yusi, Park Hyatt Guangzhou is offering a month of "art afternoon tea", starting Nov 1. The hotel's dessert chefs will present Yu's works with their culinary skills to provide a feast for both art and gourmet food lovers. 020-3769-1234

Year-end Party

Pullman Shanghai Skyway offers an annual meeting special package for events from Dec 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, starting from 3,388 yuan ($501) per 10-seat table. Reservations of 10 tables can be awarded one room voucher that is valid until March 31, 2017. 021-3318-9988