Celebrate Valentines day at Mercure Danang with your special Valentine in a cozy atmosphere in one of Mercure’s Restaurants.

Two set menus to choose from, Western or Chinese cuisine with 2 glasses of complimentary wine and a special gift for all couples.

On Saturday, 11^th of February bring your Valentine or come meet one at “Meet your Valentine’s Party”. It will be held at our Pool House Restaurant which has spectacular sea views and all the elements of the true comfort. During this event you will be able to enjoy the buffet, red and white wine and beer (7pm-9pm) as well as speed dating fun and games (8pm-9pm). Everyone will be served one of our Signature Valentine’s cocktails – The Love Shake. Cash bar starts at 9pm so you will be able to order another one, just in time for the Live Music Party (9pm -12am). To make it even better we will have a Lucky Draw Prize for Valentine’s Dinner for two on 14^th of February at Beach House Restaurant.

All of the above for only VND800,000 for Ladies and VND1,000,000 for Gents.
Buy voucher or make booking in advance prior to 3 February 2012 to save VND100,000 per person

On Tuesday, 14^th of February celebrate your love at our Valentine’s Set Dinner at Beach House Restaurant. The Beach House is idyllically located right on the beach with uninterrupted views over the sea to the Son Tra Peninsular. Adding its open design and rich décor you are guaranteed a romantic experience! You will enjoy entertainment and the best work of our exceptional chefs during 4 course set menu (click here to see the menu!) including a glass of champagne on arrival. In case your babysitter also has plans for this special day, we offer complimentary Camp Hyatt access for kids during dinner.

Enjoy the above for only VND3,000,000 for Two.
45 minute massage voucher at VIE Spa for the ladies for the first 10 bookings

Special room rates are available for Valentine’s, but are limited.
Please contact our Reservation at +84 511 398 1288
or reservation.danang@hyatt.com for bookings and more information

Relish the romance of Valentine’s at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa!

Thomas, the F&B Manager was a wonderful host and gave good recommendations. On Saturdays and Sundays for just 410,000VND plus taxes and service charge you are given free range over the dim sum menu which includes plenty of non dim sum dishes.

The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and is suited for either a quiet dinner for two or full on banquet for large groups. The staff were attentive and always made sure our cups tea (included in the price) were full.

It did take quite a bit of time between dishes. To overcome this slight issue I would recommend ordering 5 or 6 dishes at a time. This Dim Sum buffet is only available on weekends but the Golden Dragon has a very extensive ala carte menu for weekdays and weekend evenings.

Mercure Danang also has special offers for Facebook fans so be sure to LIKE them on the Mercure Danang Facebook Page.

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Address: 2^nd floor, Mercure Danang, Green Island, Danang.
Phone: 84 (0) 511 3797 210. Fax: 84 (0) 3797 797
Website: www.mercure-danang.com
Facebook: Mercure Danang On Facebook

For the fifth year in a row the International Day of Italian Cuisines comes back on the January 17^th 2012.

Once again it will be a worldwide celebration of authentic and quality Italian Cuisine.

Residents of Da Nang and Hoi An can consider themselves lucky as one of only 4 Restaurants participating in this year’s edition of IDIC is located in Green House Restaurant in Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa. For full map of worldwide participants click here: http://www.itchefs-gvci.com/idic2012/map.htm

The IDIC 2012 official dish is OSSOBUCO IN GREMOLATA ALLA MILANESE, another landmark of Italian Cuisines originated in Milan, Region of Lombardia. The by now traditional global ola of Ossobuco in Gremolata alla Milanese will be once again headed by hundreds of GVCI associates from more than 40 countries but any Italian Food lover or any lover of good food can be a part of this unique event.

Join the celebration of International Day of Italian Cuisines 2012, and visit Green House Restaurant where Chef Frederik Farina is serving OSSOBUCO for just VND550.000 at lunch and dinner every day from January 17^th to January 27^th. (Regular Menu also available click here to see it)  

The Green House Restaurant is based on the idea that the kitchen is the center of the home, a place where family and friends meet and gather an everyday occasion place.

The dining room offers a comfortable and approachable atmosphere. The local inspired wood furnishings with their warm textures, coupled with the stone from the iconic marble mountain makes this area truly inviting. The dining room then spills out on to the terrace where diners can be seated in Vietnamese style basket boats and enjoy the beautiful view.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, the cuisine has been carefully crafted to serve “a light” style of fare, offering both the taste of Vietnam and the Mediterranean making sure to deliver the true flavors of these warm climate regions.

Opening Hours: 6:30am to 11:00pm daily Reservations +84 511 398 1234    Menu: Click HERE

If you never had OSSOBUCO IN GREMOLATA ALLA MILANESE, here is the recipe to give you an idea of what kind of delicious meal you will be enjoying soon. Feel free to copy the recipe and try to make it yourself!

Recipe For the Ossobuco In Gremolata Alla Milanese(Source: www.itchefs-gvci.com):

• 4 hind veal shank cut 4 to 5 cm thick and 9 to 10 cm large
• 100 g celery brunoise
• 100 g carrot brunoise
• 100 g onion chopped
• 200 g butter
• 800 ml veal broth
• 300 ml white wine
• 120 g Prosciutto di Parma PDO (Parma ham) with fat, cut diced
• 200 g tomato, peeled, chopped
• 150 ml extra virgin olive oil

For the Gremolata

• 3 g lemon rinds, cut brunoise
• 6 g sprigs parsley, Italian, chopped
• 3 g cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• Salt and white pepper

Method:

1. Place half of the oil and butter in a casserole and heat over medium flame, season the veal and place in the hot casserole, brown for 5 minutes per side till they are nicely seared and golden brown.
2. Remove the veal and set aside.
3. Pour off the excessive fat, add the rest of the butter and the olive oil in the same casserole and add the carrots, the Parma ham, the celery and the onion.
4. Sauté at low heat until they are wilted.
5. Turn up the heat.
6. Add the wine and reduce till almost evaporated.
7. Add the tomato and the veal broth and bring to a boil.
8. Carefully arrange the veal in the casserole and spoon some of the vegetables and broth over it, the liquid should cover the surface of the veal, if not, add some more broth.
9. The casserole should contain the veal just right, however make sure your casserole is not too big or you will end up with to much sauce in the casserole, cxl- the right size brings the liquid cxl with the veal to a boil.
10. Cover the casserole with foil and place in a pre-heated oven at 180° Celsius, continue cooking for 2 hours.
11. Remove the foil for the last 30 minute so the surface of the veal will caramelize nicely.
12. In the meantime prepare the gremolata by mixing the lemon skin brunoise with the chopped parsley and garlic.
13. At this point the veal will be tender enough that you can eat it with the fork, and the marrow, well-cooked, will develop its characteristic unctuous texture and incomparable flavor.
14. To serve, remove the veal from the casserole and place it in a hot bowl.

1. Remove the excessive oil from the sauce, add some veal broth if needed, bring to a boil, adjust the flavor and spoon it over the veal.
2. Sprinkle the gremolata on top and serve immediately.

ARRIVEDERCI !

What will be open and closed during Chinese Lunar New Year in Danang?

OPEN DURING TET
Billabong Pub & Restaurant From the 23rd to the 27th will be open from 4pm to Midnight. Read more: Billabong TET Openning Hours
Lifestyle Resort was open last year with no price increases. Expect the same again this year.
Montgomerie Links was open last year and will be again this year.

CLOSED DURING TET
Bread Of Life: Closes on January 21st and re-opens on February 2nd.

For expats the main concern is probably where to eat or drink during Tet. I would like the comments section of this post to be a place where you can leave the names and addresses of restaurants, cafes and bars that are open during Tet.

Most Vietnamese cafes will remain open. They do good business catering to people catching up with old friends, prices may be higher than normal but they should go back down again after Tet.

If you know of any other places that are open please let me know in the comments below.

Located on the 2^nd floor of the newly opened Mercure Danang Hotel, the Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant gives you the chance to taste cuisine from the very best of China. Tastefully decorated with dark wooden floors and raw silk wall coverings, the Golden Dragon exemplifies Oriental style. Whether you are in the mood for a romantic dinner, a formal business lunch, or a traditional family get-together, there are five private dining rooms affording a sense of exclusivity.

From January 22- 25, 2012, in celebration of Vietnamese traditional Tet holiday, the Golden Dragon is offering a special lucky draw called “YOU EAT, WE PAY’’. The draw among all the restaurant guests is bringing pleasant surprises and the luckiest diners will have their dinners for free. Enjoy your meals in cozy atmosphere only at the Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant and find out if your meal is complimentary! The second and third will also have 50% and 25% off on their food bills.

For those who bond with family and friends over this atmospheric Tet holiday, we also provide complimentary private dining room together with a set of karaoke system for your wonderful memories to cherish. More than 10 persons per group will be applicable for this special.

Especially every Saturday in January, from 10:30- 15:00, all of our Facebook followers and in house guests will be offered free tickets to sample a selection of quality Dim sum with the finesse of tea appreciation. Click here to follow us at http://www.facebook.com/MercureDanangHotel. Look no further than the Golden dragon, where everyone is welcome at the table.

If you would like to indulge in a tantalizing Chinese feast, please visit Golden Dragon Restaurant.  Mercure Danang promises to make your Chinese culinary experience memorable.

Add: 2^nd floor, Mercure Danang hotel

Green Island, Hai Chau district, Danang

Tel: 84 (0) 511 3797 210. Fax: 84 (0) 3797 797

www.mercure-danang.com

Click on the links for more details. If you know of any other events please leave a comment below.

Happy New Year Danang

Billabong Pub and Restaurant

Avalon Danang Restaurant and Bar

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa

White Caps Beach Club and Bistro

Mercure Hotel Danang

IRIS Restaurant Danang

Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

Also, don’t forget that a few places are open and helping Hangover Recovery Efforts on January 1st: New Years Day Events

Friendly IRIS
Nestling among the shady foliage of evergreen trees is the century old French Indochina colonial mansion, which now houses our cozy Iris restaurant. The interior, decorated with more than 20 oil paintings adapted from the major works of the Renaissance to the Impressionist period, has the ambience of a cozy European space. IRIS “warmly welcome our guests with dedicated service” and a long-termed commitment to professionalism.

European gastronomy and the art of cooking
With over 30 years experience working in the European restaurant franchise Italia from the state of Utah, USA, chef Louis de Lam raises the art of cooking to a high level of skills and care. In addition to a diverse food menu, IRIS “daily special” treats our guests to the exquisite dishes accompanied by a wine list of more than 70 different vintages from wineries the world over, worthy of the phrase “Food and Wine pairing”.

Fragrant Espresso
Lavazza raw coffee beans, ground in house, filtered and coalesced into a flavorful hot cup of fresh ground coffee, redolent with aroma and served by our IRIS barista, can actually begin your wonderful new day!

ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MORE YOU WILL FIND AT:

IRIS restaurant
07 Pasteur, Danang, Vietnam
T:+511. 6 28 38 48
M: 0932 432 892