Don't forget this Sunday, June 15 is Father's Day. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of all the ways you can treat Dad on his special day in Shanghai.
JUNE 8-15
Deal: Dragon Phoenix’s Father’s Day Deal
The Fairmont Peace Hotel’s award-winning Chinese restaurant is offering sumptuous specialties like fried butterfly shrimp with XO sauce and sautéed beef spare rib with black pepper sauce all week at special prices ranging from RMB48-168 per dish.
Dragon Phoenix, 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号和平饭店8楼，近中山东一路 (6138 6880)
JUNE 14-15
Afternoon Tea: Jasmine Lounge
This Father’s Day themed afternoon tea is a gentleman’s affair with the Fairmont Peace Hotel’s legendary Old Jazz Band performing classics. A spread of savory snacks like citrus cured salmon millefeuille with fresh dill and fresh capers will be available. The deal also includes unlimited coffee or tea and a choice of cocktail or mocktail. Guests can enjoy a 15 percent discount if they post a photograph of themselves enjoying the afternoon together on WeChat or Weibo prior to paying the bill.
RMB298, 2-6pm. Jasmine Lounge, 1/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号费尔蒙和平饭店大堂, 近中山东一路 (6138 6886)
JUNE 15
Brunch: Cathay Room
Executive Chef Nicholas Blair has prepared this special Father’s Day gourmet brunch with hearty a la carte selections of rack of lamb, lobster thermidor and Angus beef sirloin. The buffet spread also features fresh premium oysters and important cheeses. Dads will receive a martini and complimentary cigar. If there are three or more paying adults in your group, Dad gets to dine for free.
RMB798, Noon-3pm. The Cathay Room, 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号和平饭店9楼, 近中山东一路 (6138 6881)
Class: Father’s Day Cooking Class
Dads and kids will work together under the watchful eye of Morton’s Chef Panos to create such signature dishes as their New England-style clam chowder, lobster bisque and the mini crab cake burgers while trying their hand at mixology.
RMB218 plus 10 percent/two, 11.30am-3pm. Morton’s Steak and Seafood Grille, 4/F, iapm Mall, 999 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Shaanxi Nan Lu 淮海中路999号环贸广场4楼, 近陕西南路 (6067 7888)
Class: Father’s Day Cooking Class
Chef Corwin Long at the original Morton’s at ifc Mall oversees this class where fathers and children will learn how to prepare Morton’s legendary hot chocolate cake and mini cheeseburgers.
RMB218 plus 10 percent/two, 3-4.30pm. Morton’s Steakhouse, 4/F, ifc Mall, 8 Shiji Dadao, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大道8号, 国金中心IFC商场4楼, 近陆家嘴环路 (6075 8888)
Lunch: Yi Café
Treat Dad with a feast. Dads will receive an honorary plaque for being awesome and kids can design a tie for Pops.RMB528 deal includes unlimited soft drinks, juice, select beer and house wines.
RMB528 plus 15 percent, 11.30am-3pm. Yi Café, Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Level 1, Tower 2, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Yincheng Dong Lu
富城路33号香格里拉酒店2号楼1楼,近银城东路 (6882 8888x68888)
Lunch: Le Bistrot
Treat the man of the house to a feast from the four corners of the earth including fresh seafood, roast meats and foie gras. There’s even an exciting bull competition for all the fathers to further cement that they’re the man. Options include free flow Moët Bruet champagne for RMB528 plus 15 percent or free flow Moët Rose for RMB598 plus 15 percent.
RMB428 plus 15 percent, 12-3pm. Le Bistrot, Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, lobby level, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Jiujiang Lu南京东路789号, 近九江路 (3318 9999, x. 7001)
Brunch: Pudong City Bistro
Give Dad the day off to enjoy this mammoth buffet spread that features food from around the world and free-flow house wines and beers. A RMB599 family package deal is available for groups of two adults and one child under 12. Reservations are required in advance.
RMB328/person, 11.30am-2.30pm. Pudong City Bistro, 2/F, 15 Xinjinqiao Lu, by Hongfeng Lu 新金桥路15号2楼,近红枫路 (6036 8855)
Every Weekend
Family Moments
With all these family holidays, the Grand Hyatt is offering this weekend deal. Two children under 12 years old per family can enjoy free chef’s creative kids menus or buffet at any of the hotel’s restaurants. A clown will be on site for Children’s Day and the hotel is running a Weibo/WeChat photo contest for best family moments with a weekend stay at their Presidential Suite with breakfast as the prize.
Grand Hyatt, Jinmao Tower, 88 Shiji Dadao, by Dongtai Lu 世纪大道88号金茂大厦, 近东泰路 (5047 1234)
