Cinecitta, Bostonian, Cafe des Artistes, Thai Lemongrass, Havana
There are plenty of food and beverage promotions without a World Cup theme still to be found.
Cinecitta is offering a Modern Roman Pride menu this month in celebration of the ongoing Italian Food and Wine Festival. A four-course set dinner ($488) includes broad bean gnocchi with lobster, yellow zucchini and mint; salmon and prawn fritters with black olives and buffalo mozzarella; and warm ricotta tart with frozen frascati wine sabayon. Call 2529 0199 for reservations.
The Bostonian is offering a French Classics menu this month and next. Available are warm truffle jelly and foie gras royale; fricassee of frogs' legs with garlic mash and parsley butter; and coq au vin with Pinot Noir and smoky bacon. Call 2375 1133 for reservations.
A different kind of French fare is available this month at Cafe des Artistes. Chef Didier Rochat adds a summer ambience with a chilled seafood platter available in two sizes ($200 for one person; $360 for two). Call 2526 3880 for reservations.
Thai Lemongrass is offering a semi-buffet and noodle menu for $118 this month. Salads at the buffet counter will include spicy green papaya, and grilled beef with lime. Call 2905 1688 for reservations.
