Small bites: Spring festival & Valentine's
Valentine's
Beijing
Morton's of Chicago at Regent Hotel
Morton's of Chicago has crafted a Valentine's Day special for couples to enjoy dinner together. With a menu boasting the best imported prime beef and fresh seafood, Morton's is encouraging couples to bond over dinner as they share Prime Ocean Platters, Whole Baked Maine Lobsters and a succulent 1,300 gram Double Porterhouse for two. Every couple dining at Morton's on Valentine's Day will receive two complimentary Mortini vouchers valid for any day afterwards. 010-6523-7777.
Aroma and Barolo at Ritz-Carlton Beijing
Enjoy a romantic night at award-winning restaurants Aroma or Barolo at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Aroma offers a Valentine's dinner buffet at 999 yuan per couple with a complimentary glass of welcome champagne. At Barolo Italian Restaurant, a five-course set dinner has been specially crafted to set the mood for romance. For 2,088 yuan, couples can enjoy live entertainment and a complimentary glass of champagne. At both restaurants, each woman will receive a rose and chocolates and a specially designed photo frame will be given to every couple to remember this special day. A 15 percent service charge applies. 010-5908-8777.
Albert's at Hotel Indigo
Located in the former German concession neighborhood, Hotel Indigo Tianjin offers an escape from the buzz of the city this Valentine's Day. Couples can enjoy a 50-percent discount off their guest rooms and a special four-course dinner at Albert's with two special dinner menus to choose from. The "Be My Valentine" comes at 688 yuan ($109) and for 1,088 yuan, the "Only You" menu includes a welcome champagne and complimentary red, white or rose wine. The Valentine's Day menus are available on Feb 14 from 6 pm onwards. A 15 percent service charge is applicable per couple. Call 022-8832-8888 or log on to: www.hotelindigo.com.
Shanghai
San Valentino at Capo
Tucked away in the attic of a building built in 1911, Capo restaurant converges history with touches of modernism that sets it apart from others. Its five course San Valentino menu consisting of black-pearl caviar oysters, wood-oven-grilled farm striploin and Italian chocolate is a sure recipe for a night to remember. The a la carte menu is also available. At 888 yuan, the San Valentino menu is available only on Feb 14; bookings are recommended. 021-5308-8332.