Beijing

Vegetarian feast

Savor the freshest of the season's vegetables at Summer Palace, China World Hotel.

There is bright green mustard, aromatic yellow pumpkin, succulent purple eggplant and sweet red tomatoes. Meals include braised bird's nest with mixed winter melon and conpoy soup, deep-fried sliced beef brisket with eggplant and tomato in curry sauce and deep-fried pumpkin cake. Available until June 30.

010-6505-2266 Ext 34

Vivacious veggies

The chef at Macao Chinese Restaurant, Legendale Beijing, creates a series of unique recipes for this summer, featuring sauted sea whelk with gingko and lychee, sauted scallops with asparagus and mango, roasted shrimp balls in strawberry sauce and pan-fried beef rib with shallots.

010-8511-3388 Ext 8968

Exceptional events

Fountain Piazza at Metropark Lido Hotel Beijing, the former Holiday Inn Lido Beijing, offers a relaxing atmosphere with food, drinks and fresh air. A highly experienced team will help you organize a successful outdoor party or banquet.

010-6437-6688 Ext 2823

Exotic gastronomy

Discover exoticism and deliciousness at the daily buffet of Novotel Beijing Sanyuan's Square, with specialties from North Africa, North America, China and Europe. Try the Moroccan mint tea.

010-5829-6666 Ext 3519

Getting the scoop

Keep cool in the summer with ice cream creations. Westin Beijing Chaoyang's three restaurants offer ice cream lovers varieties that range from a triple surprise of wild strawberry yogurt to indulgent brownie flavors through July.

010-5922-8880

Shanghai

Hourglass lunch

The Jade On 36 Restaurant at Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai is offering its business lunch for 288 yuan per person, with 15 percent surcharge. The lunch includes endless servings of the appetizers, an la carte main course selection and an array of desserts or cheeses.

021-6882-8888 Ext 6888

Rush hour business lunch

The rustic-chic Grill Room at Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai is an intimate steakhouse serving the finest grade of imported Australian wagyu and Angus steaks in a choice of sizes, prime cuts and cooking styles. A central marble Antipasti Bar offers a wide selection of condiments, sauces and salads to accompany the perfectly char-grilled meats. From Monday to Friday, the lunch is priced at 120 yuan per person for two courses and 150 yuan for three courses.

021-3858-0728/0720

Kids friendly Sunday brunch

Spend a bubbly Sunday with the family and friends at the Park Cafe at Shanghai Marriott Hotel Changfeng Park. The kid-friendly Sunday Brunch, priced at 248 yuan with 15 percent surcharge per adult and free for kids under 12, features top-quality seafood, authentic Western and Asian specialties and a special kids' buffet. Kids can get cotton candy, ice cream and chocolate at the their buffet counter. The attendant will look after them carefully and the live band will perform children's songs.

021-2215-6850

Father's Day brunch

Surprise and indulge your beloved Dad with the Sunday brunch in Essence at Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao with sumptuous food and unlimited drinks. Every father will receive a surprise welcome gift upon arrival. The brunch is priced at 298 yuan per person. You can enjoy free flowing champagne, wine and beers for an additional 100 yuan. Both prices are subject to 15 percent surcharge.

021-3323-6666

Garden terrace

The PuLi Hotel and Spa launched its new Garden Terrace this month. The 135-square-meter space can comfortably fit 55 people. The terrace's new menu, designed on the idea of a picnic, features two original cocktails named Blood and Bitters and Eastern Caipirinhia as well as Jamn Ibrico and chorizo sausages.

021-3203-9999

Tianjin

Best breakfast

Hyatt Regency Jing Jin City Resort and Spa Glass House international buffet restaurant prepares more than 200 well-presented items at its international buffet. They feature different flavors, including home-style breakfast dishes made from classic recipes. The Chinese-style breakfast is enhanced by a unique garden view and pleasant dining environment.

022-5921-1234

Qingdao

Meat treats

DoubleTree by Hilton Qingdao/Chengyang offers delicious meat specialties on Thursday night at Riverside Caf. There will be a lavish display of freshly roasted and grilled BBQ meats and sausages. The meal costs 138 yuan a person plus a 15 percent surcharge.

0532-8098-8888 Ext 2269

China Daily

(China Daily 06/18/2011 page13)