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(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-02-27 10:11
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BEIJING
Puer tea ritual
Lobby Lounge at China World Hotel presents a selection of puer teas from South China. Guests can watch as these flavorful teas, loaded with health benefits, are prepared in a traditional Chinese tea ritual. Accompanying the teas will be delightful miniature pastries made by the hotel's pastry chefs.
010-6505-2266 ext 37
Sukiyaki pot
Caf O2 at InterContinental Beijing Beichen prepares succulent beef, tofu and tasty mushrooms in a simmering Sukiyaki pot for lunch and dinner. Sukiyaki blends many flavors such as Southeast Asian, Japanese, Indian, Continental and Chinese. The eatery also offers a Sunday brunch with six different champagnes.
010-8437-1288
Fresh seafood
The chefs at L Caf, Legendale Hotel Beijing offer a "catch-of-the-ocean" menu featuring succulent, spicy and savory seafood dishes, complemented with a range of desserts and cakes. Available through March for lunch and dinner.
010-8511-3388 ext 8900
For a lazy Sunday
Indulge in a carefree Sunday with a good old-fashioned roast with families and friends at One East, Hilton Beijing, from noon-3 pm, every Sunday from March 14. Choose from a range of classic starters, soups, prime beef rib and other cuts right at the tableside, besides traditional puddings, pies and a Dessert Library, as well as wines. Note, Elements Restaurant at the hotel will no longer serve Sunday brunch.
010-5865-5030
Afternoon tea
Mezzanine Lounge at Hotel Kunlun offers afternoon tea featuring irresistible fresh strawberry creations, such as strawberry crme brulee, strawberry and white wine jelly, strawberry and mango scones, as well as strawberry cakes and pastries.
Daily 3-6 pm.
010-6590-3388 ext 5324
SHANGHAI
Baby beluga
The Sofitel Shanghai Hyland aims to delight caviar connoisseurs with some top-of-the-drawer 000 Beluga caviar from March 11 to 21. Having the largest eggs in the Caspian Sea gives the brand bragging rights and a deserved reputation around the world for its rich creamy texture. Flying fish roe are among the other highlights of the dinner buffet at the hotel's Mosaic restaurant, which costs 318 yuan. Sunday brunch costs 388 yuan. Both prices exclude a 15-percent surcharge.
021-6351-5888 ext 4468
Foie gras feast
Epicure on 45, the revolving restaurant located atop Radisson Hotel Shanghai New World, is featuring fois gras through March. A mix of fresh fruits and vegetables will give this traditional French dish a twist and highlights will include foie gras pate with apples, grapes, nuts and balsamic vinegar cream (148 yuan) and pan fried foie gras with vanilla bean sauce and apple foam (150 yuan).
021-6359-9999 ext 4210
Cantonese delights
Le Meridien Sheshan's Lake View restaurant is marking the onset of spring with a Cantonese food fair next month. A wide array of traditional delicacies will be on offer, including steamed Mandarin fish with lam kok in broth (168 yuan) and poached river shrimp in special sauce (78 yuan).
021-5779-9999 ext 7766
Rockin' the opera
The Pudong Shangri-La is hosting an opera party for guests on March 20. Fine cuisine prepared by the hotel's executive chef Timothy James Stanhope will be served during the show Opera Rocks, which stars Singers Beyond Borders and the ensemble Pavarotti of China Wei Song. The program comprises 17 songs in five languages and tickets are priced at 1,388 yuan and 1,688 yuan.
021-2828-6888
Okura's 20th anniversary
The Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai is celebrating its 20th birthday by throwing a series of special events on March 20. The hotel is offering set anniversary menus at half-price and a 20-percent discount on a la carte items at all of its restaurants and bars. Guests are also invited to attend an evening concert performed by the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in the lobby where complimentary sparkling wine will be served.
021-6415-1111