Romantic getaway at Harbour Plaza Metropolis

Till March 14, Harbour Plaza Metropolis is offering eight different and unique "City of Love" - themed rooms for customers to enjoy a romantic stay with their loved ones. Each of the eight rooms is decorated according to the characteristics of each chosen city and its Valentine's Day traditions. The rates range from HK$1,700 ($219) to HK$3,800 ($490).

All themed rooms come with special privileges and gifts. Each lady guest will receive a complimentary set of a Foundation Trial kit and "Beauty in Love" makeup service valued at HK$300.

Customers can also enjoy a four-course in-room Valentine's Set Dinner valued at HK$888 (for two persons), where the dessert matches the selected city. A six-course Valentine's Day Set Dinner at the Senzuru Japanese Restaurant at HK$1,088 per person is also available for guests. Customers should not miss the Valentine's Day Dinner Buffet at Promenade Restaurant, where they can savor Pan-fried Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Goose Liver on Rose Cream Gravy, Baked Salmon Souffle with Saffron Cream Sauce, and Pan-fried Boston Lobster with Wild Mushroom Gravy.

Taste buffet lunch at 20% discount

TASTE, the restaurant of ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan Hotel, has extended its 20 percent discount on buffet lunches till April 30. The restaurant will serve buffet lunch every Monday to Friday (except on public holidays), from noon to 2:30 pm at the original price of HK$138 plus a 10 percent service charge.

Customers can enjoy the restaurant's signature dishes such as Hainan Chicken with Coconut Flavored Rice, Beef Flank with Homemade Curry Sauce, Baked Pork Chop Fried Rice with Tomatoes and Hong Kong-styled French Toast with Toasted Almond Ice Cream.

Authentic homemade pasta extravaganza

The Mistral, an Italian cuisine restaurant at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, offers an array of homemade pasta dishes till Februray 28. The authentic pasta dishes include: Homemade Troccoli with Sea Urchin and Spicy Bottarga and Ricotta Cheese . Executive Chef Cesare Romani brings you the authenticity of Italian pasta via traditional recipes from his hometown.

(China Daily 02/22/2013 page1)