Flavors of Peru

"If you drink a third pisco sour," says Peru's Ambassador Juan Carlos Capunay, "you may not remember your name afterward."

Maybe so, but we'll remember the food at the ongoing Peruvian Food Indulgence, a festival of that Latin American nation's hearty and savory fare in Beijing.

The piquant fare makes Peruvian restaurants among the trendiest in Shanghai and Hong Kong, but there's not one in Beijing - yet.

The festival, with the Kerry Hotel kitchen helmed by guest chef Marco Quispe, wraps up with brunch buffets this weekend: 388 yuan per person, 498 with free-flow champagne.

If you go: Kerry's Kitchen, Kerry Hotel Beijing, 1 Guang Hua Road, 8565-2333.

Thanksgiving dining options

Thanksgiving Take-Out from Village Cafe: Pre-order your Thanksgiving goodies and pick them up from Village Cafe, either prepared for your oven or piping hot ready to serve. They have whole turkeys, deluxe hams, boneless turkey breast, smoke salmon, pumpkin pie, apple pie and chocolate pecan pie, and many other goodies! Order four working days before the pick-up date: Ready to roast whole turkey (6-10kg) for 68 yuan/kg; apple pie (25.4cm) for 148 yuan; hot roasted turkey breast (2-3kg) for 248 yuan/kg. For the whole list, please e-mail [email protected] or call 6410-5210.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet Lunch: Savor the best of the season with a tradition of giving thanks. First, enjoy the warmth of the festival with a sumptuous seafood station which offers a variety of fresh and live seafood from around the world, then follow it up with an array of healthy seasonal salads. Afterwards, feast on the turkey dishes and other delights and treats brimming with the flavors of autumn. 398 yuan +15 percent service charge for the Lunch Buffet on Nov 27 at Greenfish in The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street. Reservation: 6601-6666.

Thanksgiving Dinner: The elegant ambience of Jing restaurant is a treasured setting for a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. On November 27, you would expect dishes teeming with classic festive delights at Jing. Offerings include roast turkey with stuffing and all the trimmings, cream of butternut squash with crispy pancetta and a heavenly dessert of caramelised pecan pie. Priced at 240 yuan per person at Jing, 8 Goldfish Lane, Wangfujing. Reservation: 8516-2888 Ext 6714.

Aroma Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet: Enjoy a typical Thanksgiving dinner buffet with traditional roast turkey and unique thanksgiving cuisine, matched with a choice of selected champagne, red and white wine and signature thanksgiving cocktails. November 27, 6 pm - 10 pm at Aroma. 638 yuan per person; 319 yuan per child from 6 to 12 years old; free of charge for children under 6 years old. Reservation: 5908-8161. Above rates are subject to 15 percent service charge.

Thanksgiving dinner at Capital M: On Thursday Nov 27, Capital M restaurant will serve with a special thanksgiving dinner, which includes roasted and stuffed turkey with all the trimmings, maple glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts and plenty of cranberry sauce too. Sides to share include sweet potato with marshmallows, mashed potato and good rich gravy. Pumpkin pie served with a dollop of Bourbon cream for the dessert. 595 yuan per person. Reservations only: 6702-2727.

Celebrate Thanksgiving: Enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends and family at Fratelli Fresh Italian Restaurant. A festive five-course set dinner with delicious homemade turkey and dessert will make the evening unforgettable. 568 yuan per person. Reservations: 5863-8203. Fratelli Fresh Italian Restaurant, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.