Be Merry this Christmas: Beijing’s Best Holiday Feasts

Posted: December 24th, 2011 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Upcoming Events | Tags: A Christmas Story, Agua, Blue Frog, Capital M, Christmas, Electric Shadows, Jennifer Eden, Lollipop Bakery, Migas, Modo, Mosto, SALT, Spanish food, SuSu, TERRA, The Hutong | No Comments »

Christmas is literally just around the corner (sorry for not posting this sooner!), but hopefully this reaches all Beijingers before it’s too late!  If you don’t have Christmas plans yet and you’re anti-hotels like me, there’s still plenty of quality options for a special Christmas/NYE dinner at Beijing’s top dining destinations.

Merry Christmas and with only a few days left, I hope you all make the best of the rest of 2011!

Christmas Dinner Break Down: (in alphabetical order)

1. Agua’s Spanish Holiday Menus

Agua’s arranged for special Spanish set dinner menus for the days surrounding both Christmas and New Year’s at RMB 388 or RMB 528 per person.  You can indulge in Agua’s signature suckling pig or some of their other house specialities this holiday season.

RSVP: 5208-6188

2. Blue Frog’s 3-course X-Mas Dinner 

Blue Frog provides a simple, no-fuss holiday 3-course Xmas dinner menu for only RMB 298 per person.  And if you know anyone who’s a massive Blue Frog Fan, you can treat them to a gift card from their favorite frog.

RSVP: 6417-4030

3. An Very M Christmas and New Years

Christmas trees, roaring fireplaces and traditional holiday goodies – Capital M has prepared everything you could want for a warm, intimate holiday occasion with Christmas carols, holiday treats and of course their stunning views. Check out their happenings for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day below.

RSVP:  reservations@capital-m-beijing.com    (86-10) 6702 2727

M’s Holiday Menus Here:

 Christmas Eve Dinner

6pm, with Christmas carols by the International Festival Choir at 7.30pm

Christmas Specials, served alongside our a la carte menu ~ and Christmas crackers & holiday treats

 Christmas Family Lunch

11:30-5pm, with Christmas carols at 1.30pm by the International Festival Chorus

Adults: RMB 488 and Kids (over 3 years): RMB188, including gifts and lots of Christmas treats

Celebrate an old-fashioned family Christmas at Capital M: Santa reads Christmas stories by the fireplace, with hot chocolate and marshmallows for the kids, and a Christmas gift, of course!

Christmas Dinner at 6PM

Christmas Specials, served alongside our a la carte menu, with Christmas crackers, holiday treats and surprises for all!

New Years Eve at Capital M

988 RMB per person (pre-booked/pre-paid tickets only)

Begin your New Year’s Eve celebration with Champagne cocktails and canapés around the bar with our Brass Band performing Jazz, followed by a delectable seven-course menu. As the clock strikes 12, savour the unforgettable experience of a Champagne toast on the terrace overlooking Tian’anmen.  Includes Champagne cocktails and canapés and a Taittinger Champagne toast on the terrace at midnight.

 New Year’s Brunch- 11:30am-5:00pm

288 RMB per person 

Ring in the New Year with Capital M’s delicious New Year’s brunch: it’s a fabulous start to the year!

4. Celebrate Christmas Twice at The Hutong –

A very cozy, humble and homely type place, The Hutong would probably be my choice pick for where to spend Christmas holiday with close friends.  They are also winning me over with their combined dinner + Christmas classic – A Christmas Story (organized by Electric Shadows).

If you are also looking for where to spend Christmas Eve, you can enjoy an interactive cooking class and learn all the holiday staples – Roasted Turkey, glazed carrots, homemade gravy, red cabbage cider, apple crumble, just to name a few.  Celebrate Christmas Twice at The Hutong.

RSVP: 15901046127

5. Lollipop Bakery’s Holiday Cups of Love

Lollipop Bakery‘s spiced apple and cinnamon cupcakes decorated in snowflakes and holiday colors might be “the perfect treat to enjoy next to a glowing log fire with a steaming cup of tea.”  RMB 340 per dozen with holiday decoration or just RMB 220 per dozen of cupcakes in standard decoration.

To Order, call: 13552772683 or Email: Cupcakes@LollipopBakery.cn

6. Migas Might Fancy Holiday Menus

Migas is going mighty fancy with a beautiful 5-course Christmas meal for RMB 380 per person and also an 8-course New Year’s Menu for RMB 500 per person or RMB 900 paired with Arzuaga wines.

RSVP:  5208-6061

7. Modo’s 4-course Christmas Eve & NYE Dinner Celebrations

Modo’s Christmas Eve Dinner Set Menu is RMB 390 per person and RMB 420 for their NYE set menu.  See full menus here.

RSVP: 6415-7207

Be Merry at Modo

8. Mosto Christmas Dinner

Mosto’s 4 course Christmas Eve menu is priced at RMB 490 per person and their 5-course NYE menu is set at RMB 550 per person.

RSVP: 5208-6030

9. SALT’s Special Holiday Dinner

SALT will be hosting 4 special dinners: Christmas Eve Dinner, Christmas Day (12PM-10PM), NYE Countdown Dinner from 6PM-Midnight and New Year’s Day Brunch from 12PM-4PM.  Leave it to owner Gaby Alves and chef Paolo to put together some really special holiday meals for Beijingers with options for meal + free flow drinks or just the special set menus of 2-5 courses.

RSVP Essential as Seating is Limited: 6537  8457

Here is SALT’s Holiday Meals Breakdown:

SALT Christmas Eve – Saturday December 24, 6-10.30pm

Indulge with friends and family for SALT’S Christmas Eve as Chef Paulo De Souza adds contemporary flair to traditional Christmas Cuisine. Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras Scent and Dark Chocolate-Sherry Sauce and Black Forest Glass, Dark Chocolate Marquise, Cherry Pavlova will tempt while special Christmas Cocktails and Champagne ensure a delightful evening. 5 courses 398 rmb.

SALT Christmas Day – Sunday December 25. 12pm-10pm

Celebrate Christmas with an extended brunch, late lunch, early dinner or evening get-together as SALT opens it kitchen all day to present a fun, warming Christmas with festive flair. Roast Turkey, Pressed Apples, Glazed Wild Pork Roulade, Corn Roesti and Figs and Spiced Bread Crusted Foie Gras with Pumpkin Cannelloni will delight.  2 courses 218 rmb, 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb. 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb.

New Year’s Eve Sparkling Celebrations – Saturday December 31, 6pm-midnight.
Light up the night at SALT for their popular New Year’s Eve Sparkling Celebrations. Ring in the new year with an innovative 5 course feast and free flow sparkling in delightful festive surrounds. 5 courses 568 rmb. 5 courses + free flow 798 rmb.

New Year’s Day – Sunday January 1, 2012, 12-4pm
Welcome in 2012 with a celebration (or recovery!) cocktail or two and a scrumptious brunch at SALT. Delicious contemporary cuisine, hearty portions, free flowing sparkling and tempting treats from the bar. 2 courses 218 rmb, 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb. 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb.

10. Susu’s Special Xmas Dinner for Two

Christmas at Susu is something sweet and perfectly shared between two.  Price for 7 dishes shared between 2 is RMB 666 total.

RSVP:  84002699, or email: beijingsusu@gmail.com

SUSU’s Special Christmas Set

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Susu Champagne Cocktail

Sugar Cube, Angostura Bitters

Shrimp & Pork Spring Roll

The classic, with a pinch of pineapple. Homemade peanut dip

Salmon Cucumber Salad

Salmon seared and diced, cubed cucumber, bed of greens, squeeze of lime.

Hue Beef Noodle Soup

Legendary. With lemongrass & shrimp paste, sliced beef and pork.

Tamarind King Prawns

A Statuesque pair drizzled with tamarind reduction, steamed vegetables.

Shaking Beef

Cubed and flash fried with sautéed onions, green pepper. Side of sweet potato fries.

Lemongrass Panna Cotta

With pear confit, red wine reduction

 Susu’s Tamarind Prawns

11. Terra’s South-American Holiday Menu

In line with SALT, TERRA will also be hosting holiday dinner for the days surrounding both Christmas and New Years.

“At Terra we go beyond the standard traditional fare and spice up the holidays with a delicious South-American styled Menu…with the inclusion of… mouth-watering South American Roast Suckling Pig.” – Jennifer Eden, PR Director for both TERRA and SALT

RSVP: 6591 9148

 Check out full menus at their website here and see below for summary of each -

A Very Terra Christmas – Saturday December 24 6-11pm & Sunday December 25 11am-11pm

Terra presents a festive menu with Latin twists and old favourites. Chef Paulo De Souza spices up Christmas with Tender Turkey, Succulent Seafood, Christmas Ceviche and of course, Christmas Churros and delicious desserts. Perfectly paired with Terra’s Winter Rum Cocktails or go free flow and liven up the season!
2 courses 218 rmb, 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb, 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb.

New Year’s Eve – Party Menu – Saturday December 31, 6pm-late
Ring in the new year with excellent contemporary cuisine, serious sparkling and great tunes in Terra’s modern, hip surrounds. 4 courses and free flow ensures a night full of fun, laughter and luck. 4 courses 358 rmb. 4 courses + free flow bubbly or beer 578 rmb.

New Year’s Day – Revive, Recover and Celebrate! Sunday January 1, 2012, 11am-11pm.
It’s time for resolutions, recovery and more fun. Kick back in style and enjoy Chef Paulo De Souza’s delicious New Year’s Day menu and a bit more bubbly – why not?
2 courses 218 rmb. 3 courses 258 rmb. 2 courses + free flow 428 rmb. 3 courses + free flow 468 rmb. 

…and that’s a wrap!  

*Merry Christmas and Enjoy the Last Days of 2011!*

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TERRA Replaces Rickshaw

Posted: July 26th, 2010 | Author: LumDimSum | Filed under: Foodies & Dining Scene, Special Events | Tags: Alameda, Apothecary, Gaby Alves, Jennifer Eden, Rickshaw, Sanlitun, TERRA | 3 Comments »

By the same culinary geniuses behind SALT (and before that Alameda), TERRA is a new cevicheria and bar that has taken over what was once The Rickshaw.  Once a shabby, run-down joint is now slick and brand-spanking new.  Although TERRA has kept the building’s exterior shape intact, their team has replaced absolutely everything else inside and replaced the walls with glass (according to PR chief, Jennifer Eden).

With a menu serving Peruvian-inspired dishes with an emphasis around delicious ceviches (seafood flavored with citrus fruits), the 2-story restaurant features a ceviche bar on the first floor with the main dining restaurant and full-service bar upstairs serving “boutique” beers, healthy cocktails and an extensive selection of fine wines.

“Drawing on the ages old traditions of ceviche – fruits of the sea delicately seared in citrus and perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and flavors – TERRA presents a cevicheria with a large selection of tempting treats as well as contemporary cuisine with Peruvian inspirations.“

The decor is contemporary and fresh with black wood furniture and a high bar area with stools. While the outside is mostly sprayed with blotches of black paint, insiders will still have a nice view of Sanlitun Nanlu through the glass walls.

First Floor Ceviche Bar/Second Floor Full-Service Bar:

Opening Party Pics:

While Alameda still remains consistent with their unbeatable lunch deal (click for article), it’s great to have Gaby back in the Sanlitun hood.  In addition to serving a great lunch, I have no doubt that TERRA will quickly become known as the new “after-work drinks” destination and start to give Apothecary a run for their money.  Only time can tell…

Congratulations to Gaby Alves and her unstoppable team on a successful new restaurant opening!

TERRA:

• Hours: Open 11AM-1AM daily.
• Address: 1 Sanlitun Nanlu, 三里屯南路1号
• Tel: 6591-9148

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