Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo will bring his authentic pan-Italian cuisine to Barolo and Aroma restaurants at the The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing on Saturday and Sunday. His most creative surprise may be oyster ice cream; it's certainly a new twist on ancient Italian cooking. It's part of a seven-course set dinner starting at 6 pm both nights: 1,188 yuan ($183) per person (add 400 yuan to include wine pairings), plus 10 percent service charge and 6 percent VAT.

Barolo at the Ritz-Carlton, Beijing; 83A Jianguo Road, China Central Place; 010-5908-8151.

China Daily