Bookings for Top Restaurants in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen Start October 30

 

    As the premier partner of the Elite Taste Week, cardholders of American Express branded credit cards* will enjoy exclusive privileges: early access to book the Elite Taste Week starting three days earlier on October 27, and early access to book the Winner’s Edition beginning one day earlier on November 23, securing their gourmet journey ahead of others. DiningCity members will also enjoy priority booking benefits based on their membership tier.

 

    “The ‘Elite Taste Week’ in partnership with DiningCity is held twice a year, and we hope to provide more American Express cardmembers in China with the opportunity to enjoy high-end dining experiences at top-tier restaurants,” said Jiang Dawei, Managing Director of American Express China. “The great success of the first ‘Elite Taste Week’ has convinced us that this is truly what our Chinese cardmembers are looking for and is an event we should continue to offer.”

 

    Since its inception, the online dining guide DiningCity has been offering global diners premium restaurant experiences at exceptional value, with a presence around the world. Since launching in China, the biannual China Restaurant Week has delivered astonishing culinary experiences to Chinese diners, becoming a focal point in the eyes of the food industry, gastronomes, and media. The seventh edition has now successfully concluded, treating food lovers in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen to delightful meals.

 

    The selection of restaurants for the Elite Taste Week is wonderfully diverse, ranging from classic Chinese eateries with serene bridges and flowing waters, to refined Japanese cuisine, not forgetting the understated luxury of French fine dining, and the bold appeal of American steak houses. Also featured are classic delicacies from culinary powerhouses like Italy and Spain. Spanning globally renowned cuisines, the event features top-tier restaurants recognized in the industry, such as The Peninsula Hotel’s E Ling Long Chinese Restaurant, Hakkasan, and Asana in Shanghai, as well as TRB, Blade, and He Rui in Beijing, and Paletto Italian Restaurant in Shenzhen—including several Michelin-starred branches in Beijing and Shanghai.

 

    This edition of the Elite Taste Week is generously supported by San Pellegrino Natural Mineral Water or Acqua Panna Natural Mineral Water. Strategic media partner Whenever will release the latest updates on the event, sharing the stories and colorful dishes of top restaurants with food lovers across the country.

 

    (For the full list of Elite Taste Week restaurants, please visit www.elitedw.com)

 

    * This special offer is only available to cardholders of American Express branded credit cards issued in Mainland China.

 

 

    About DiningCity.cn

 

    DiningCity.cn is a bilingual online guide to high-end dining. First launched in Singapore in 2007, it was subsequently introduced in Hong Kong in 2008 and Mainland China in 2009. On DiningCity.cn, consumers can search for their desired restaurants by price range, cuisine type, location, and other keywords, and make real-time online reservations. Each restaurant’s individual page features a bilingual interface, 360-degree virtual tours, menus, along with richly illustrated descriptions and diner reviews, providing a comprehensive understanding of the restaurant’s quality. This allows consumers to choose the perfect restaurant anytime, 24/7, based on their mood and taste preferences—all from the comfort of home.