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Christmas in Beijing December 2009 [Photo Courtesy: Hyatt Beijing] |
G hotel’s swanky little Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant offers an affordable Christmas dinner option this year for RMB128 which includes a not only a main course but also, salad bar and an imported cheese and cold cuts selection. They offer an extensive selection of imported wines at various prices and a comfortable and romantic European style atmosphere.
Scarlett Wine Bar and Restaurant. Dec 24
Hotel G, No A7 Gongti Xilu, Gongti behind Destination Club Tel: 6552-2880
Mosto in Sanlitun’s Nali Mall is offering up a four course meal in their small and sparsely decorated, yet artistically handsome interior with a full view of their central kitchen. Their meal for RMB380 includes sumptuously delectable beef tenderloin with Japanese scallops at its focal point.
Mosto: Dec 24
New Nali Mall 3/F 81 Sanlitun Beilu, D308. Tel: 5208-6030
If splurging for the holidays is on the agenda, then this Christmas has luxurious dinners and Galas in store.
If 488RMB is reasonable, then Provincia Mediterranean restaurant in the Marriot might be the place to relish in an Italian set meal feast with wines and champagne with live entertainment.
Provincia provides a super elegant, chic and elegantly lit floor with textured, colorful ceilings that create a modern and refreshing feel.
The Marriot also offers a Christmas feast with a variety of delicious meat roasts like lamb, chicken and steak supplemented with ample portions of sushi and Thai food for RMB398 at the City Wall Bistro and Hawka. All dinners include free flow beer and house wine and there will be a Christmas choir performance as well as games and prizes.
Provincia Restaurant: Dec 24
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen South Avenue, Jianguomen. Tel: 5811-8233
City Wall Bistro and Hawka: Dec 24
Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall, 7 Jianguomen South Avenue, Jianguomen. Tel: 5811-8888
Still, if feasting on holiday roasted turkey or honey glazed ham is your priority Christmas Eve, the Atrium at Gloria Plaza Hotel's bright, colorful and cozy restaurant might be your best option for a taste of home in Beijing. Their buffet features western delicacies as well as Asian favorites and free flow of cold beer and live entertainment. Prices start at RMB688net per adult.
Gloria Plaza Hotel
2 Jianguomennan Avenue, Jianguomen. Tel: 010 6515 8855 ext.2843
And now, for those who have an appreciation for lavish amenities and are receiving either a Christmas bonus or wealthy relatives visiting town, sashay over to the Grand Hyatt at Oriental Plaza for an exquisite Gala with a dinner buffet at Grand Cafe for RMB888 per person with included imported fine wines.
If money is no option, consider the Hyatt's Grand Ballroom Gala option at RMB 2,688 net per person buffet with free flow imported wine as well as a grand raffle draw and entertainment shows.
Grand Hyatt Beijing: Dec 24
Beijing Oriental Plaza 1 East Chang An Avenue, Wangfujing. Tel: 8518-1234 ext. 3628
This 2009 Beijing Christmas, leave the cooking and pressures aside and let someone else do the honors. Whatever the budget or fancy, there are enough options to whet your appetite while celebrating with your nearest and dearest.
Merry Christmas Beijing!
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