From the flavors of Yunnan to upscale Italian cuisine, guest bartenders visiting from Thailand, and a unique collaboration featuring Beijing duck, this week brings some exciting events to the capital's food and beverage scene.
**Guest Chef Ma Shaoan at San Wu Tang**
Starting tomorrow (Feb 19) and running until Feb 28, Chef Ma Shaoan will showcase Yunnan flavors at San Wu Tang. As the Executive Chef at Shangri-La, Kunming JEN Hotel, and a Yunnan native with 31 years of culinary experience, Ma will introduce classic dishes like Crossing the Bridge Noodles, along with a variety of offerings that include authentic Yunnan ingredients such as wild mushrooms, dried yak, pu'er tea, and more. For more details, check this link.
**Location:** San Wu Tang, 2/F JEN Beijing, 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
**Event hours:** Feb 19-28, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
**Reservation:** 010 8647 1035
**Guest Chef Fabio Falanga at Daccapo**
Italian Chef Fabio Falanga will host a special Seven-Course Dinner (RMB 666/person) at Daccapo this Thursday and Friday (Feb 20 and 21) from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. The dinner will feature dishes such as Smoked Oysters, Red Flower Risotto, and Slow-Roasted M5 Beef Tenderloin, among other delicacies. For an extra RMB 388 per person, a wine pairing can also be included. To make a reservation, scan the QR codes on the poster above or call 010 8522 1888 ext. 3826.
**Location:** Daccapo, 2/F, Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Lu, Dongcheng District
**Event hours:** Thu, Feb 20 and Fri, Feb 21, 6 pm-9:30 pm
**Phone:** 010 8522 1888 ext. 3826
**Bar.San. Guest Shift at Long Fang**
Renowned for their innovative cocktails, Chiang Mai's Bar.San. will be showcasing their drinks at Long Fang this Thursday (Feb 20). Chief Bartender Mali and Senior Bartender Ning will conduct a guest shift where they'll serve five of their original cocktails for one night only. Expect signature creations such as Ume Old Fashioned and Midori Sake Sour. For more information on the guest shift, click here. Reservations can be made by calling 010 8517 5879.
**Location:** Long Fang, 1/F, 97 Jinbao Jie (Behind Park Plaza Hotel), Chaoyang District
**Event hours:** Thu, Feb 20, 8 pm-late
**Phone:** 010 8517 5879
**"Brunch Up" Collab With Quanjude at N'JOY**
NUO Hotel Beijing is partnering with the well-known Peking duck chain Quanjude for a special brunch this Sunday (Feb 23) at N'JOY. This event is part of their "Brunch Up" series, held on the last Sunday of each month. Quanjude will present their Signature Roast Duck along with dishes like Pineapple Duck and Quanjude Duck Noodles. Guests can also enjoy N'JOY's typical brunch offerings, including a variety of seafood and Southeast Asian cuisine. There will be live tuna carving, music, and free-flow beverages including beer, house wine, and special cocktails. The brunch is priced at RMB 888/person and will run from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Reservations can be made by calling 010 5926 8238.
**Location:** N'JOY, 1/F, NUO Hotel Beijing, 2A Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
**Event hours:** Sun, Feb 23, 11:30 am-3 pm
**Phone:** 010 5926 8238
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**Images:** courtesy of the venues, the Beijingers
There are some appealing events occurring this week in the capital's food and beverage scene.