Elite Gathering, Setting Sail in May
- Exquisite Flavors, Ultimate Experiences
- Flawless, Ultra-Luxurious, Nothing Short of Perfection
- A Celebration for Food Enthusiasts and Gourmets
New sponsors join with enthusiasm, mainstream media strongly recommends, 50 top-tier restaurants await your visit
Click to bookmark: http://www.elitedw.com Public reservations open at 10:00 AM on May 19th
Shanghai and Beijing, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- From May 22nd to 31st, DiningCity, in collaboration with the world’s leading service company American Express, will proudly present the first-ever Elite Dining Week, treating food lovers in Beijing and Shanghai to the most luxurious culinary journey in DiningCity history. The Elite Dining Week will gather 50 top restaurants from both cities. Gourmets can make online reservations to enjoy a complete four-course signature menu crafted by top chefs at just ¥198 for lunch and ¥428 for dinner, indulging in an impeccable feast of luxury.
Elite Dining Week
Members of DiningCity and media partners can enjoy the exclusive privilege of booking one day in advance. Cardholders of American Express-branded credit cards* enjoy the distinguished privilege of priority reservations three days in advance (starting May 16).
“We at American Express are globally recognized for offering our cardmembers exceptional dining experiences at top restaurants around the world,” said David Jiang, General Manager of American Express China. “Through this collaboration with DiningCity, we’re also enabling our cardholders in China to enjoy unparalleled international fine dining experiences without leaving home.”
The internationally renowned online dining guide DiningCity has left its mark across major global cities since its inception, winning the hearts of countless foodies worldwide with its unique positioning of “affordable luxury.” Since entering China, its six editions of China Restaurant Week have garnered significant attention from the high-end dining industry, food critics, and major media. This May, DiningCity’s elite version of China Restaurant Week—Elite Dining Week—created in its first collaboration with American Express, will make a stunning debut, presenting an unprecedented culinary extravaganza for the most discerning gourmets in Beijing and Shanghai. This edition of Elite Dining Week will feature special collaborations with brands such as Badoit sparkling natural mineral water, along with the presentation of more exquisite gifts during the event.
Elite Dining Week features industry-recognized top restaurants, such as Mr & Mrs Bund, 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Hakkasan, and 10 Corso Como. The selected restaurants span various global cuisines, including branches of Michelin-starred establishments in Beijing and Shanghai: serene and elegant Japanese restaurants, subtly luxurious French eateries, majestic and rustic Chinese restaurants, bold and striking American steak houses, passionate Italian restaurants, seafood-rich Spanish dining spots, and fusion restaurants blending East and West. The ambiance ranges from tranquil and refined to vibrant and exciting, mysterious and profound, or exquisitely luxurious.
Elite Dining Week brings together global culinary masters showcasing their signature dishes: a series of stunning culinary creations featuring perfectly balanced premium ingredients, intricate and refined cooking techniques, impeccable plating artistry, and a harmonious interplay of sights, sounds, flavors, and aromas, delivering a five-sensory experience to diners. With an unwavering pursuit of perfection in detail and deep understanding of niche gourmet enthusiasts, Elite Dining Week gathers top restaurants to welcome discerning food connoisseurs. Whether for private family gatherings or high-end business entertaining, Elite Dining Week promises a dazzling selection of restaurants and dishes that will leave every guest thoroughly satisfied.
Strategic media partners of DiningCity—City Weekend, TimeOut, and the Documentary Channel—will fully support the first Elite Dining Week, releasing the latest updates on the restaurant week events and sharing the stories and diverse cuisines of participating restaurants with food lovers.
(For the full list of Elite Dining Week restaurants, please visitwww.elitedw.com)
* This special offer is available only to cardholders of American Express-branded credit cards issued within Mainland China.