Reinterpreting Winter Seasonal Ingredients to Create Gourmet Cuisine
Introducing Promotions Available Only During the Christmas Season
[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The hotel industry is presenting promotions perfect for spending time with loved ones, ranging from parties to limited-time events, to celebrate the Christmas and year-end season in the endemic era (periodic outbreaks of infectious diseases).
According to the hotel industry on the 17th, Parnas Hotel Jeju will hold the 'Welcome! 2023 Countdown Party' for guests to celebrate its first year-end since opening this year. The 'Welcome! 2023 Countdown Party,' held at the 'Pondmer Lobby Lounge' at 9 PM on the 31st of this month, is an event planned to thank customers who have supported Parnas Hotel Jeju throughout the year and to wish for a hopeful 2023. Hotel guests can participate for free. The countdown performance will feature the simultaneous dropping of 2,023 balloons from the 30-meter-high atrium ceiling, along with a lucky draw event. Prizes include suite room stays at Parnas Hotel Jeju, 'Club Lounge' access with afternoon tea and happy hour benefits, premium buffet 'Confetti' meal vouchers, and wine exchange tickets. Performances will continue with harpist Lee Kyung-jin, a master class graduate of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra's principal harpist and exclusive performer at Raum Art Center, and the Yoo Sarang Jazz Band, composed of top domestic jazz musicians. On New Year's Day, from 7 AM to 8 AM, rice cake soup will be served free of charge to all guests at Confetti. There is also a 'Slow Wish Letter' service where guests can send a letter to themselves one year later, allowing for a meaningful start to the new year.
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul will present the 'Sparkle Festive Le Go?ter' for three days only, from the 23rd to the 25th, to celebrate the Christmas season.
The afternoon tea is offered at the 6th-floor Parisian lounge 'Lespace,' featuring five visually and tastefully appealing desserts, four savory items, and two glasses of Mo?t & Chandon Imperial Champagne to evoke the year-end mood. Desserts include the Azalea Milk & Passion Fruit B?che de No?l, showcasing a delightful blend of French Valrhona milk chocolate with tangy passion fruit and mango jelly, a Christmas tree-shaped black currant Mont Blanc, and a basil strawberry pomegranate tart shaped like a Santa hat. The savory items include Foie Gras Pumpkin Sabl?, combining the crispness of sabl?, the rich flavor of foie gras, and sweet pumpkin, as well as lobster egg custard with caviar, known for its subtle aroma and savory taste.
Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Hotel will offer the festive menu 'Caviar & Truffle' for three days on the 24th, 25th, and 31st. Available at the 29th-floor modern European restaurant Mariposa, the lunch menu is a four-course meal featuring caviar and scallop ceviche, butter-scented Seomjin River three-layer oysters, a main dish of premium Korean beef sirloin grilled with truffle aroma, and strawberry vacherin for dessert. The dinner is a six-course meal including caviar and scallop ceviche, truffle-flavored chicken dish, butter-scented Seomjin River three-layer oysters, langoustine with sea urchin roe, premium Korean beef Wellington topped with white truffle, and chocolate mocha gateau. One glass of champagne per person is also provided.
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul will host the 'Christmas Night Skating' event for two days on the 23rd and 24th at the Oasis Ice Rink. This ice skating party is designed to create a memorable and special Christmas by enjoying night skating with exciting music. Guests can enjoy free skating under dazzling lights while soaking in the Christmas atmosphere, with EDM (Electronic Dance Music) and disco performances by a DJ to enhance the mood. A duet ice show featuring YouTuber 'Chanranhadana' Kim Damin and former national figure skating representative Byun Sejong will also be held. This year, in collaboration with premium luggage brand Rimowa, a snow globe-shaped sculpture, an aluminum tree reminiscent of Rimowa's materials, and giant ornaments will be installed at the center of the ice rink, attracting attention. The event is available from 6 PM to 10 PM. Admission tickets include a snack set.
Grand Hyatt Seoul will offer Christmas and New Year menus at four restaurants on the 24th, 25th, and 31st. 'Steak House,' known for premium grilled dishes, will present special brunch, Christmas dinner, and New Year dinner in buffet and course meal formats. The brunch, served as an order-based buffet, allows guests to freshly enjoy various Steak House menus. The Christmas and New Year dinners feature course menus crafted with fresh oysters, foie gras?one of the world's three delicacies?and Korean beef, designed to harmonize well with the winter season. Sushi bar 'Kauri' will offer a Christmas omakase on the 25th and a New Year caviar omakase on the 31st. The izakaya-style 'Tenkai' has prepared special set menus for the 25th and 31st. 'Teppan,' specializing in teppanyaki, will maintain its winter menu with seasonal ingredients gathered from various regions and unique teppan cooking methods during the year-end season.
Mayfield Hotel Seoul is conducting the 'Dear Santa Event.' In the 'Secret Santa Visit Event,' staff dressed as Santa will sequentially visit rooms to deliver Christmas presents prepared in advance by parents. Gifts include 'Xmas Mini Santa Headbands,' gluten-free dessert 'Apple Cream Roll Cake,' and 'Robocar Poli Health Food Mini Kits,' allowing families to commemorate Christmas Eve dinner by lighting candles on the cake. The Apple Cream Roll Cake is a Mayfield Hotel bakery product released in collaboration with Dalrol, a gluten-free specialty bakery brand. This event is available to guests who book rooms through the official Mayfield Hotel website.
Andaz Seoul Gangnam will offer the 'Festive Weekend Brunch Buffet' throughout December, featuring a variety of brunch dishes. Launching a new weekend brunch promotion, the festive-themed brunch is designed for year-end family, friends, and gatherings on December weekends. Guests can experience a variety of foods across sections, from appetizers to main dishes and desserts. Seafood Grill, Meat & Co Steak House, and Bites & Wine will prepare distinctive dishes. Starting with a glass of champagne, focaccia bread, and fresh seafood ice balls are served at the table. The Seafood Grill station offers authentic Mediterranean dishes such as fresh shell crab, grilled octopus, and rice balls. The Meat & Co Steak House station features American-style meat dishes, including beef tenderloin, lamb, and beef tartare. The Bites & Wine station includes a carving station, smoked salmon, cheese, various olives, salads, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, along with desserts that evoke the year-end mood. A carving trolley service, where hotel chefs move around the tables to carve and serve steaks directly to guests, is a highlight, along with trolley services offering desserts, pastries, and non-alcoholic cocktails for immediate enjoyment at the table. The event is held in two sessions on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) in December.
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