Beijing

Christmas the Italian way

Make this Christmas a special one by indulging in a traditional five-course Tuscan Christmas set menu at Daccapo, The Regent Beijing, with complimentary Prosecco and chef Mario's Christmas surprise. 888 yuan plus 15 percent per head. Available on Dec 24. 010-8522-1888

Chinese New Year hampers

Celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival with delectable Chinese New Year cakes and beautifully packaged hampers from China World Hotel, Beijing. Traditional treats include fortune fish rice cakes, turnip cake, an assortment of dumplings stuffed with lotus, red-bean or sesame paste, or a dazzling selection of Chinese New Year gift sets and Spring Festival hampers. Available Jan 5-24. 010-6505-5838.

More spice for life

The flavors of Sichuan have arrived at Kerry's Kitchen, Kerry Center Hotel Beijing. All month long, enjoy hot pot with authentic spicy broth and an extensive selection of fresh vegetables, tofu, seafood and meat. For those not ready for the true heat of this Sichuan favorite, the restaurant offers a mild broth that still has all the flavor of the original. Dinner set is priced 168 yuan per person. Jan 1-31, 2013. 010-8565-2088.

New Year countdown

Want to escape the cold but too busy for a tropical vacation? Scarlett brings you an extravagant five-course dinner on New Year's Eve, featuring lentil soup and smoked pork belly, a starter of pan-seared foie gras with caramelized apples, roasted salmon, and grilled beef tenderloin with truffles. 010-6552-2880.

Pan-Asian buffet

On Christmas Eve, Lunar 8 Chinese Restaurant in Beijing celebrates with a pan-Asian buffet. For 988 yuan per person (including service charge), diners can savor some of Asia's best dishes, the freshest seafood and Chinese favorites. The menu also includes a free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks. To add some jingle to your bells, the evening will feature a live band performance, lucky draw and appearances by Santa. 010-8507-3673.