Valentine's Day Dining Recommendations
The most romantic day of the year is also the most food-filled. After all, what would Valentine's Day be without that lovely meal for two? In Beijing, you don't have to spend a million to impress your lover – although that possibility is also an option. Here are some of my recommendations. These romantic dining destinations are sure to set the heart aflutter.
Let SALT serenade you with a delicious four-course candlelit culinary journey with a romantic edge and musical interlude. Enjoy their lobster Grand Marnier risotto or succulent beef tenderloin accompanied by a raspberry mousse filled chocolate heart or banana panna cotta with chocolate cremoso and vanilla sauce. Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival. You can view the full menu on their Facebook page. RMB 348. Make reservations in advance to guarantee seats. Dinner from 6-10.30pm. (6437 8457)
La Taverne's "three rhythms of love" menu will feature slices of smoked duck breast with orange, camembert parcels, gratin of baked scallops, smoked salmon and Caesar salad, chicken supreme and prime cut of beef with shallots or gambas with parsley and pan roasted salmon with mushroom sauce, chocolate profiteroles, French apple tart and fresh fruits. RMB 188 per person. (6551 8967)
Make it a sizzling Latin-themed Valentine's Day at the Garden of Delights. Their couples menu includes: fresh mozzarella and tomato tower with basil jelly, Argentina Milanese salad, bacon and frisee salad with passion fruit dressing, snapper citrus ceviche, sweet pink lentil soup, roasted vanilla pumpkin soup, roasted lamb rack with raspberry sauce, grilled beef fillet with fresh thyme and red wine sauce, aji glazed red snapper, chocolate soufflé, tiramisu. RMB 588 per couple (5138 5688)
Enjoy a blushing meal at the new Tao on Lucky Street. Try their four-course menu which includes: ginger-apply oyster, blinis and caviar, seared foie gras and bass, beef tenderloin with exotic wild mushroom, chocolate dessert, rose wine and roses for the ladies. Make reservations to ensure seats. RMB 258 (5867 0209)
Valentine's Day at CJW includes a six-course dinner with a bottle of Moet Chandon and roses. Make a reservations in advance to a chance to enter the lucky draw. RMB 1,280 per couple, 6pm-2am. (6339 1777)
Finally last but not least, Mare Nostrum offers a lover's menu with special dishes that's sure to make you melt in love. RMB 888 +12% per couple. (5907 0088)
For other Valentine's Day options, you can listen to the special St. Valentine's Day episode of The Beijinger Podcast, look over the latest issue of the 7 Days in Beijing e-mail newsletter, check out our events blog or take a gander at what people on the Beijinger Forum are recommending.
