Beer lovers will want to test their capacity at the beer buffet now on in the Music Room of the Kowloon Shangri-La. For $78 plus 10 per cent, guests can drink as much as they want from a selection of six kinds of beers, including Samuel Adams from the United States, Warsteiner Draught from Germany and the Czechoslovakian Pilsner Urguell. Snacks, such as enchiladas, samosas, seafood tacos and sauteed prawns, are included. It takes place Monday to Saturday until October 2; call 2721 2111.
On September 7, the Panorama at the New World Renaissance will present a winemaker's dinner featuring Australia's Normans vineyard. Award-winning chef Trudi Gray has created the five-course menu, including tartare of yellowfin tuna, served with Normans Chandler Hill 98 Chardonnay Semillon, herb-crusted rack of lamb with Normans Chais Clarendon 96 Cabernet Sauvignon and chocolate fudge slice with Normans 97 Botrytis Semillon. The dinner is $468 plus 10 per cent; phone 2734 6660.
If you can't get your fill of Indian food, head to the Furama, which is featuring an Indian buffet in La Ronda from September 9-30. Chef Kumar Kukretti and his team will prepare dishes such as aloo dum banarsi (Banaras potatoes), tandoori barbecue fish, gosht-e-josh (mutton from Kashmir) and lots of Indian breads. The lunch buffet is $240 plus 10 per cent ($180 for children), dinner is $380 ($300 for children). Phone 2525 5111.
For those interested in learning more about Japanese cuisine, the Ritz-Carlton is presenting chef Masayoshi Akisue from the Ritz-Carlton, Osaka. From September 10-18, guests can watch as Mr Akisue prepares his dishes at the buffets in The Cafe. The lunch buffet is $248 plus 10 per cent; dinner is $338; call 2877 6666 ext 8311.
In the Chater Lounge and Bar, sake lovers can taste a range of sakes, paired with appetiser-portions of sushi, sashimi and hand rolls. Phone 2877 6666 ext 8306.
Mr Akisue will also conduct a demonstration class on September 18. Participants can learn how to make sashimi, sushi and tempura, then enjoy a lunch and discussion about Japanese cuisine. The class is $600 plus 10 per cent; call 2147 3653.