China World Summit Wing Grill 79: Festive Lunch Menu

Posted: December 24th, 2012 | | Foodies & Dining Scene | Chef Ryan Dadufalza, China World Summit Wing, Christmas Lunch Menu, Christmas Menus, Grill 79 | No Comments »

Grill 79, Photo Courtesy of China World Summit Wing

For the month of December, one of Beijing's most revered international restaurants, Grill 79 of China World Summit Wing, will be serving a 4-course Christmas set lunch menu daily from 12PM-2PM.

A towering restaurant (on the 79th Floor of China World Summit Wing) with some of the most brag-worthy views, I actually might prefer dining here for lunch as the daylight provides for better views of Beijing's skyline (on a clear day).

I went a little snap-happy upon arrival, see below photos of the entrance lobby and dining space of Grill 79.

LDS Snapshots of Grill 79, China World Summit Wing:

Grill 79′s Entrance

Lounge Outside Grill 79′s Main Dining Hall

Daylight Pouring into Grill 79′s Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

Elevated Dining Area

View of Beijing's Skyline from the 79th Floor of Grill 79

With the restaurant adorned in beautiful red hues, it makes a perfect setting for a Christmas-y meal.

Lucky for you Beijingers who are still around for the holidays, I recommend trying out their 4-course special lunch menu, available every day for RMB 388+15% service charge for the month of December.

"Chef de Cuisine, Ryan Dadufalza, displays his culinary prowess with a Christmas set lunch menu in the award-winning Grill 79 with seasonal specialities such as Potted Foie Gras with Candied Almond and Fig with Pistachio Toast and Roasted Turkey with Crunchy Stuffing, Sweet and Sour Cranberry Sauce, Celery Leaf and Orange Bread." - China World Summit Wing Press Release

Of the 4 courses, I was most impressed by the long and intricate preparation process required by their menu highlight – the Roast Turkey served in the third course.

Instead of just one hunk of turkey meat, the dish features 3 different parts of the turkey, each prepared in three different cooking methods. Chef Ryan Dadufalza explained that the different textures and tastes of different parts of the turkey requires different cooking processes for perfect preparation.

The turkey is separated into different pieces – one part is the turkey leg which is shredded into tender bits after the dark meat is braised for 3 days at 72 degrees and the sauce is made from the turkey bone. The second part – the turkey breast is brined with soy sauce and vinegar and stored in a plastic film to keep the meat juicy and soft and the third part is actually the cut of meat underneath the turkey breast which is also finished differently. The turkey dish is served with orange bread and nutmeg providing classic Christmas flavors, but a very modern interpretation in the cooking method.

From the Foie Gras rope to the Christmas pudding, each of the 4 dishes on their Christmas menu has very traditional flavors that are both comforting and homey to give you a true holiday meal on one of Beijing's most prestigious dining establishments.

LDS Snapshots of Grill 79′s Christmas Set Lunch:

Complementary Bread BasketPotted Foie Gras with Candied Almond and Fig with Pistachio ToastStage 1: Veal Shank Soup's Winter Spices with Saffron Puree and Polenta Crisps Stage 2: Pouring On Veal Shank Soup Table-sideFinal Presentation of Veal Shank SoupRoasted Turkey Cooked 3 Ways with Crunchy Stuffing. Sweet and Sour Cranberry, Celery Leaf and Orange Bread

Christmas Pudding Dessert

In addition the the indulgent Christmas menu, I also couldn't resist stealing a bite or two from a few other dish favorites off Grill 79′s winter lunch menu (RMB 180 for 2 courses or RMB 215 for 3 courses with 15% service charge tacked on to both set prices).

Other Highlighted Dishes from Grill 79′s Lunch Menu:

Warm Pumpkin Salad with Feta Cheese and Baby Arugula with Sweet and Salty AccentsMorel Mushroom Ravioli, Ricotta with Pork Cheek and ChestnutBlack Truffle Risotto with Roasted Beetroot with Quail Egg and Crispy Sour DoughStep 1: Roasted Barramundi with Sweet Paprika and Provence OilStage 2: Pouring BouillabaisseStage 3: Roasted Barramundi Bouillabaisse with Sweet Paprika and Provence OilPraline Panna Cotta with Hazelnut in Different Textures

Grill 79 Contact Information:

Address: 79th Floor of China World Summit Wing, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, 北京建国门外大街1号
Reservation Number: (86 10) 6505 2299 ext 6425
Website: Click here

Grill 79, Photo Courtesy of China World Summit WingPrivate Dining Room of Grill 79, Photo Courtesy of China World Summit WingExceptional Service of Grill 79, Photo Courtesy of China World Summit Wing

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