2009 Sep 13 Epicurians at the Gate: Capital M opens in Beijing
It took seven years for Melbourne-born restaurateur Michelle Garnaut (owner and founder of M on the Fringe in Hong Kong and Shanghai’s M on the Bund) to make Capital M a reality – the results appear to have been well worth the effort.
Sitting directly across from the southeast corner of Qianmen, the terrace affords one of the most impressive views in the city, while the ornate dining room (serving dinner from 6-10pm), with its signature parquet flooring, fireplaces, elaborate mural and elegant lighting, is a suitably opulent setting for indulging in the modern European food on the menu (featuring Mandarin Beluga Caviar, Egyptian lamb cigars and sweet Verrines).
A range of fine wines and classic cocktails are on offer at the bar (open until 2am on weekends, cocktails served from 5-7pm), and small dishes, canapés and desserts are served in the Oval Room to the left of the bar from 5pm to midnight. Lunch, featuring Smorrebrod (Danish open-faced sandwiches), is served throughout the day until 5pm and afternoon tea is available from 2-5pm.
Capital M will be closed from September 28 to October 4 for the holiday.
Daily 11am-midnight (bar is open from noon to 1am weekdays, Sunday brunch 11.30am-5pm). 3/F, 2 Qianmen Pedestrian Street (on the southeast corner of Qianmen overlooking Tian’anmen Square), Dongcheng District. (6702 2727) www.capital-m-beijing.com 崇文区前门步行街 2号3层 (尽览天安门全景)
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Re: Epicurians at the Gate: Capital M opens in Beijing
A quick note from Capital M in our inbox this evening:
"Capital M is now open ~ and just as we do with every opening, we've made a few adjustments. We won't be serving the Oval Room menu just yet, and our scrumptious afternoon tea will be on Sundays only (for now)."
Jerry Chan, Editorial Director