fine diner As 2012 is finally coming to an end and we look to have survived the “end of the world”, we need to toast still being here as who we are. Speaking of making a toast, who can resist the temptation of having a well rounded dinner with lots of wine with their loved ones? Agenda has prepared a list of some of the best dining spots for you to bring in the new year. So bon appétit, everyone!
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Eight best Beijing dining spots for a new year’s dinner Compiled by Rachel Chen
Aria 阿丽雅 The multi-award winning Aria of China World Hotel offers contemporary European cuisine. Signature dishes like Foie Gras, Blackmore’s Wagyu Beef, lobsters and European desserts created by their Australian Chef de Cuisine David Pooley will bring your dining experience up to the next level. For oenophiles, Aria is also a good place to experience exotic wine tastings. Daily 5.30-10pm. 2/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (6505 2266 ext 6644) 朝阳区建国门外大街1号 中国大饭店二层
Kerry’s Kitchen 嘉品 Located conveniently in Kerry Hotel in the CBD, Kerry’s Kitchen (pictured above) offers authentic Asian and international cuisine to satisfy different tastes with both buffet and a
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la carte options and a good variety of beverage choices. Start your New Year celebration with Kerry’s gastronomic brunch buffet full of their signature dishes of both local and Western cuisine and a lot more of their festive goodies to enjoy. Daily 6-12.30am. 1/F, Kerry Hotel, 1 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District (8565 208) 朝阳区光华路1号，北京嘉里大酒店1层 Duck de Chine 全鸭季 After the success of the first Duck de Chine in 1949, the Hidden City in Sanlitun, Elite Concepts has opened a second location in the heart of the city, 1949, Jin Bao Jie. With an (of course) predominately duck based menu, Duck de Chine (pictured right) offers some of the best traditional and innovative duck dishes in town, including the popular Peking style roast duck with their exclusively