Celebrity guest

Christopher Chia, vice-president of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts welcomes Macky Sall, president of Republic of Senegal at Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing.

Appointment

LI JUN is now the executive chef of Guoman Hotel Shanghai.

Love is in the air

Sheraton Shanghai Hongkou Hotel is presenting two wedding banquet packages. There is the classic 6,888 yuan per table available from now to August and the 7,088 yuan per table from September to December. Both include a 12-course dinner menu and a one-night stay with breakfast for two. Upgraded packages will cost 7,888 yuan per table and 8,088 yuan per table respectively. 021-2601-0088

In Beijing, Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center will launch a "Time is Love" wedding show on March 9. The hotel's professional wedding team is committed to providing an unforgettable nuptial experience. 010-6465-3388

Art in house

The Opposite House, Beijing, is hosting an exhibition featuring the works of artist Ma Han. Ma's works are reminders that the capital city's traditions are deteriorating and that historical cultures and memories may be lost in the process of modernization. Peter Wynne, area general manager of Swire Hotels, which runs The Opposite House, Beijing, says the exhibition not only complements the hotel space, but also gives its audience food for thought. The exhibition is on until March 31. 010-6417-6688

Promotions on the table

Hilton Beijing is hosting an Italian Week from March 25 to 29. Guest chef Mattia Salussoglia, from Hilton Shanghai, will wow food lovers by presenting Italian favorites. 010-5865-5030

The Westin Beijing Financial Street will launch an Australian food promotion from April 21 to 27. Celebrity guest chef Serge Dansereau from Australia is ready to impress guests with his creative set menus and a la carte options. 010-6629-7815

Casalingo, the signature Italian restaurant at the Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong East is offering diners Australian Wagyu beef steaks in March. From 6-10 pm. 021-6036-8838

VUE restaurant at the Hyatt on the Bund is introducing a tenderloin menu to showcase tender cuts of pork, beef and lamb with showpiece dishes, such as Iberico pork wrapped in Parma ham. 021-63931234

Shanghai Hilton will be holding a 10-day Thai food festival at its Atrium Cafe from March 14 to 23. Two chefs from Conrad Hotel Bangkok will make sure diners get the most authentic Thai flavors. 021-6248-7777 Ext 1860

(China Daily 03/01/2014 page13)