Wholesome zongzi

As the Dragon Boat Festival draws near, the Horizon Chinese restaurant at Kerry Hotel, Beijing, has prepared a wholesome selection of glutinous rice dumplings or zongzi. The dumplings, priced from 198 yuan each, are prepared using quality ingredients and packed in gift boxes.

010-8565-6865.

Scampi selection

If you are looking for a place to indulge in fresh scampi, which is high in protein and low in calories, go to Danieli's restaurant at St. Regis. For this month only, the outlet offers delicious prosciutto-wrapped sea scallop with fried scampi, and white asparagus soup with black truffle sabayon and scampi. 6-10 pm, until June 30.

010-6460-6688 Ext 2440.

Classic Afternoon Tea

The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing, has prepared an extensive selection of classic afternoon tea with different types of loose-leaf tea. The classic afternoon tea menu includes newly created desserts, sandwiches and the most iconic scone elegantly layered on a three-tiered silver stand. Afternoon tea lovers will also enjoy the delight in a pass around service from the hotel's daily recommendation for more selections. 208 yuan per person, subject to a 15 percent service charge. Available daily from 2:30-5:30 pm.

010-5908-8180.

Treat father to seafood

Four Points by Sheraton Beijing, Haidian, will present a lunch feast on Father's Day. The Eatery Restaurant will prepare an exclusive menu dedicated to all fathers. They include a variety of sumptuous seafood, fancy desserts, and free flow of seasonal fresh drinks. Its master chefs will also prepare a special dish of sea urchin with egg for the occasion. 168 yuan per head, plus a 15 percent service charge. 11:30 am-2 pm.

010-8889-8612.

Cuisine for charity

The 8th IHG Annual Charity Cooking Competition will be held at Crowne Plaza Beijing Park View Wuzhou on June 26. Chefs from 14 hotels of InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn brands will compete in seven categories: sweet coffee break, cold appetizer, laksa, cocktail, coffee barista, black box and Chinese cold combination platter. The most exciting event is the black box competition. The event will provide funding support for Project Hope, a public welfare undertaking.

010-5993-8888.