BEIJING
Chic outdoor party
Westin Beijing Financial Street is organizing Aprevino, a chic outdoor party, on the last Friday of every month, from 7 pm to 10 pm, the next one on July 31. Soak in the swish and swanky atmosphere over an Italian snack buffet and two special Aprevino cocktails for 100 yuan per person net. Groups above 10 people receive a 10 percent discount, dine in Prego on the night, and receive a 15 percent discount. 010-6629-7815
Wine club
Hilton Beijing's sommelier Julia Zhu hosts a Wine Club every Thursday from 6:30-10 pm. Zhu will take you on a virtual journey through some of the world's finest wine regions, accompanied by expert commentary and a selection of delectable canapes. 150 yuan per person, plus 15 percent surcharge. 010-5865-5030
BBQ and beer in garden
Legendale Hotel Beijing prepares a BBQ buffet dinner in its garden every Friday evening from 6-10 pm, July to September. Buffet features grilled beef steak, prawn, salmon, as well as other meats, vegetables and seafood. The cost is 188 yuan per adult, and 88 yuan per person for children below 11 years old, plus 15 percent surcharge. There's free flow of beer, and cocktail. 010-8511-3388 ext 8900
Malaysian food festival
A 10-day Amazing Malaysia food festival will be held at the Garden Cafe of The Presidential Hotel. At 138 yuan per person plus 15 percent surcharge, dinners are treated to a sumptuous spread of Malaysian foods. Malaysian guest chefs present a rotating menu of dishes on the daily dinner buffet from 6:30-9:30 pm, July 15-24. There will be a Malaysian dancing performance to accompany your dinner. 010-5858-5588 ext 8690
Antipasto lunch
The St. Regis Beijing's Danieli's Italian restaurant promotes an antipasto buffet in July featuring an array of authentic Italian appetizers accompanied by main courses a la carte and complemented by the dessert of the day. Some examples are spaghetti arrabbiata, linguine with clams, pan roasted sea bass with eggplant puree and boiled potatoes, as well as baked chicken, roast beef tenderloin and lamb chops. There are also Italy's famous desserts. 158 yuan per person. 11:30 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday. 010-6460-6688 ext 2440/2441
(China Daily July 13, 2009)
