Chef's table
Flames Grill chef Chandra Arunasalam will host four nights of Chef's Table on the last two weekends of May. The six-course menu includes poached cod in a fumet reduction, and rack of Australian lamb. A highlight course: "Transparency of Aged Manchego", featuring the most famous cheese in Spain with white anchovies, pepper and arugula. This cheese can be melted to make a crystal mask on all kinds of delicate food. 588 yuan plus service charge per person (add 100 yuan for wine pairing).
May 19-20 and 26-27; 5/F, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing, 8 Wangfujing Street. 010-5812-8888 ext 8411; reservations requested one day in advance.
