Shanghai, China – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine
On December 31, 2010, The Setai, South Beach invites guests to pay homage to the hotel’s Asian roots and take a trip back to the 1930’s and 1940’s for one night to the Golden Age of Shanghai. Inspired by an era of sophistication and wealth, and where nightclubs and dance halls were all the rage, The Setai will transform into the ‘Paris of the Orient’ featuring music from sought after Shanghai artists, awe-inspiring décor, and a decadent seven-course tasting menu to create an evening to be remembered.
• The Welcome: A blend of Chinese, Shanghainese, and western jazz by China’s acclaimed singer, Coco Zhao, welcomes guests to The Courtyard where Taittinger Champagne, classic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be waiting.
• The Dinner: Guests will indulge in a seven-course Grand Tasting Menu by Executive Chef David Werly, which includes Créme of Butternut Squash and Spiced Marshmallow, Home-made Salmon Gravalax with Lime Cream and Osetra Caviar, Foie Gras “Au Torchon,” as well as Scallops Black Tie, Fresh Black Truffle & Perigourdine Sauce. With each course, guests will enjoy a paired wine, carefully selected by The Setai’s Head Sommelier Dwayne Savoie.
• The Party: The celebration continues in The Courtyard for the Countdown Party, where the music of DJ Ludovic Allen entices guests to dance away 2010 and bring in the New Year. Tastes of congee, spring rolls, dim sum, Peking duck sliders, and Chocolate truffles will be passed complimentary after the ball drop. Seating in The Courtyard is sold separately as Bottle Tables.