Wine-pairing meal at Park Hyatt Seoul

Park Hyatt Seoul will present a six-course Italian meal paired with Napa Valley Duckhorn wine on Jan. 24. The dinner will be prepared by three Italian chefs from Park Hyatt Seoul and other Hyatt-brand hotels. The set menu will start with Tongyang oyster seasoned with basil oil and Decoy Sonoma County Chardonnay (2012), and will continue with panzanella (a Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes with olive oil) with big-eyed tuna carpaccio that will be served with Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (2013). For the main dish, braised New Zealand lamb shank with saffron fregola sarda (a type of pasta from Sardinia, rolled into small balls) will be matched with Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot (2012). The dinner is limited to 40 people. The price is 150,000 won. For inquiries, call (02) 2016-1220. 


U.S. wine dinner at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will hold a dinner featuring U.S. wines selected by the hotel’s chief sommelier Jeong Ha-bong at BLT Steak on Jan. 22. Jeong will present wines from Inglenook, well-known for its winery owned by legendary filmmaker Francis Coppola. The selection includes sparkling wine Sophia Blanc de Blanc, Diamond Gold Label Chardonnay and Diamond Silver Label Pinot Noir. The five-course dinner will feature American dry-aged striploin steak as the main dish. The dinner, priced at 150,000 won per person, starts at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22. BLT steak is the second international branch of the New York-based steak house popular for its dry-aged steaks and popovers. For inquiries, call (02) 2276-3000. 


Saw-edged perch promotion at Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Korean restaurant Mugunghwa will be inviting chef Kang Chang-geon, master of the patented saw-edged perch cutting technique, for its “Bountiful New Year Promotion.” From Jan. 20 to 22, the fish will be freshly delivered to the table and prepared for various dishes, including seasoned saw-edged perch with coriander, milk porridge with saw-edged perch and saw-edged perch soup. The prices are 110,000 won for the lunch course and 150,000 won for dinner. The gala dinner on Jan. 22 is priced at 300,000 won. The gala dinner will also be held at Lotte Hotel Busan’s Mugunghwa on Jan. 23. The price is 250,000 won. For inquiries, call (02) 317-7061/7062 (Seoul) or (051) 810-6330 (Busan).


‘Business Course’ at Sheraton D Cube City Hotel

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is presenting a seasonal business lunch set from noon to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays. The lunch set includes one appetizer and one main dish, available from a selection of three kinds of appetizers and main dishes. Appetizer choices include smoked salmon, consomme of chicken, seafood salad and swordfish carpaccio. Main dish selections include tenderloin steak, salmon fillet, linguine frutti di mare and herb crusted tilapia. The menu will be updated every month in order to make use of seasonal ingredients. Unlimited desserts are provided as well. The set menu is 48,000 won per person. For inquiries, call (02) 2211-1710. 


‘Strawberry Extravaganza’ at Grand Hyatt Incheon

Grand Hyatt Incheon is presenting a “Strawberry Extravaganza” promotion until Feb. 28. Strawberry desserts including chocolate dipped berries, handmade truffles, chiffon cakes and other pastries are available at Deli at Restaurant 8. Vy Bar & Karaoke is offering strawberry-themed cocktails. Swell Lounge is serving homemade strawberry yogurts and smoothies, and its signature strawberry Bellini. Prices start at 8,800 won. For inquiries, call (32) 745-1234.