2011 Reader Restaurant Awards: Business Lunch, Wine List, Afternoon Tea
You’ve seen the results of our 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards – now let’s take a closer look at the winners. In each of this series of posts, we’ll cover the winners in a group of categories, with comments from theBeijinger.com’s User Reviews flagged up to indicate just why readers like them, and links to each venue’s Directory listing on our website.
This time we're rounding up the categories for that little bit extra. Business lunches set in lavish surroundings serving tasty fare for a bargain; wine lists with bottles from crisp Reislings to rich Medocs; and afternoon tea, a civilized affair famous for light pastries, sweet cakes and fresh cucumber sandwiches.
Business Lunch
Best: Mosto
"Their wine list is always pleasing & surprising and the business lunch is fantastic"
Outstanding: Alameda
"I think it goes without saying that every time anyone goes to Alameda they are not disappointed with their food"
Outstanding: SALT "My guest and I both had the tenderloin, which was the best steak I've had so far in Beijing"
Wine List
Best: Maison Boulud "The wine list, comprising of two volumes is of superlative quality and over-whelming extensiveness"
Outstanding: Enoterra "For wine lovers it's the ultimate place"
Outstanding: W Dine & Wine "The Osaada Chardonnay Chenin Blanc white wine was nice a fruity, with a rich body and easy to drink"
Outstanding: Sureno, The Opposite House "Overall, service and atmosphere were top-notch"
Afternoon Tea
Best: Capital M "It's easy to see why most people love this place, on my list for "M"ust go again soon"
Outstanding: The Ritz-Carlton Traditional Afternoon Tea, Ritz-Carlton Beijing "Old World elegance, plush comfort – everything you’d expect from this hallowed name"
Outstanding: Afternoon Tea at Raffles, Raffles Beijing Hotel "The inimitable Raffles experience is taken a step further with sumptuous culinary creations to delight every palate"
Outstanding: Afternoon Tea at The Lounge, Park Hyatt Beijing: a residential style, all-day dining venue, offering a serene environment, simple Western and Asian comfort food.
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