Kobe steak paired with fine wine: Ring in the New Year with delicious food and the 101 fireworks

After savoring the deliciousness of Kobe beef, sip on fine wine as you countdown to the beautiful 101 fireworks and raise your glass high to toast 2018. As Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States, once said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” The end of the year is not only a time to bid farewell to the past but also a moment to bravely step forward toward your dreams once again. Located in Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Eslite Hotel boasts a perfect view of the Taipei 101 fireworks and offers breathtaking scenery of the Xinyi District. On New Year’s Eve, December 31st, themed “Radiant Day and Night,” the hotel’s various restaurants will present special New Year’s Eve banquets to cater to diverse traveler needs.

In Between_Kobe Beef Set Meal from Japan. (Provided by Eslite Hotel)

The Chapter Café, ideal for gatherings with friends, offers a “Heartwarming Sharing Set.” The main course features four joyful and hearty seafood and meat delights, including grilled maple-glazed ham, Boston lobster seafood paella with pink sauce, grilled spiced beer chicken, and grilled ribeye steak with Rossini red wine sauce. In Between, a restaurant with a view of the Taipei 101 night skyline, presents an Italian-French creative set menu, offering three main dish options: grilled Formosan black pork paired with stir-fried wild mushrooms, tender spinach with plum sauce, 5oz of premium American dry-aged ribeye with fleur de sel, and grilled spiced butter Boston lobster. For those seeking a dreamlike culinary experience on New Year’s Eve, there is also a limited-edition “Kobe Beef Set Meal from Japan,” available only in two sets per day.

The Chapter Café: Relaxed, joyful, and heartwarming shared flavors

Located on the first floor, The Chapter Café infuses a laid-back, healthy-living attitude into its cuisine. With 150-degree floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in the lush greenery of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, the café offers a relaxed dining atmosphere, making it a new hotspot for gatherings with friends. To celebrate New Year’s Eve with travelers, a specially crafted heartwarming sharing set for four to six people is available.

The main course showcases four hearty and richly flavored dishes: “Grilled Maple-Glazed Ham” with a blend of honey mustard and cloves in an American style; “Boston Lobster Seafood Paella with Pink Sauce,” where a whole 500g live lobster is served dramatically; “Grilled Spiced Beer Chicken,” creatively stuffed with beer and seasoned with cumin, Hungarian paprika, and rosemary for a uniquely sweet flavor; and “Grilled Ribeye Steak with Rossini Red Wine Sauce,” complemented by the seductive finish of foie gras and the aroma of American beef. Additionally, there is a selection of chef’s desserts, Lavazza coffee or tea, and unlimited soft drinks.

In Between_Italian-French Creative Banquet. (Provided by Eslite Hotel)

In Between: A Romantic Dinner Setting the Elegant Countdown Mood

In Between, located on the second floor, offers daytime views of Songshan’s green spaces and evening vistas of the stunning Taipei 101 night skyline, showcasing two fashionable, cultural landscapes. The chef team has specially curated an Italian-French creative banquet, allowing you and your partner to enjoy a romantic New Year’s Eve in the city at a rare, elegant pace. The main course provides three refined seafood and meat options, including “Charcoal-Grilled Formosan Black Pork with Stir-Fried Wild Mushrooms and Tender Spinach with Plum Sauce,” featuring bone-in pork ribeye with a tender, sweet texture. The meat is sealed with its natural juices using sous-vide and high-heat grilling techniques, perfectly complementing the sweet-and-sour flavor of the fresh plum sauce.

Eslite Hotel_Radiant Day and Night New Year’s Event. (Provided by Eslite Hotel)

Dreams Begin: New Year’s Countdown Party

Beyond the dining experience, from 22:00 on December 31st until 01:00 in 2018, In Between hosts an additional “Dreams Begin. Radiant Fireworks Proposal” countdown party. Guests are invited to sway along with a jazz band. There will be unlimited flow of refined French Champagne Moët & Chandon Imperial and a selection of premium red and white wines from the hotel’s cellar, paired with chef-selected Italian-French delicacies. At midnight, the cultural park connects the city fireworks and light show of Taipei 101, forming an exclusive view that blends historic landmarks, natural green spaces, and modern urban elegance in a grand setting.

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