Cool seasonal offerings to shake off the summer
By admin on 2015-02-03

With Beijing headed for more clear days, China Grill, which is perched on the 66th floor of Park Hyatt Beijing, is one of the best places to catch a panoramic view of the capital. Chef de cuisine German Jens Muenchenbach, who has only recently joined the culinary team, offers dishes that are a treat to both the taste buds and the eyes.

Alaskan king crab, cucumber and creme fraiche are served in a cup with salmon roe and nasturtium beautifully perched on a piece of sugar crust on top of the cup. Tasty wagyu carpaccio is attractively served on a big, square piece of rosy Himalayan salt rock. The in-house sommelier Mei Lee can help you select just the right wines.

Another place to combine enjoy fine foods with great views is the Beijing American Club. It is located on the top floor of the China Resources Building, the highest building by the Second Ring Road.

Executive chef Albert Lee prepares Western dishes that are on a par with those by any top Western chef in the city. The highlight of the dinner was an Australian lobster with avocado, green and red bell peppers, and a tasty foie gras on a base soup of fresh mashed apple.

In this hot weather, what can be more cooling than a big bowl of red bean with ice and fruit, ideally at a Hong Kong-style restaurant? La Paleta, with its welcoming ambience, is located near China Central Place. Try pairing ice cream and very thick fresh kiwi juice with clay pot rice and preserved pork and sausage. Grilled scallops with vermicelli is another delectable offeringA.