Holiday treats abound around China

Italian uberchef Umberto Bombana delivers holiday cheer to Beijingers in a red leather basket, packed with artisanal Italian panettone, pinot nero Masi Trentini or pinot grigio Bottega Vinai, a 15-year-aged balsamic vinegar, a chef's selection of Italian wheat and organic egg pasta; and a housemade foie gras terrine with figs and pistacchio. Holiday specials also available at the sibling 8-1/2 Otto y Mezze restaurants in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

1,088 yuan, No 9 Dongdaqiao Road in Parkview Green (FangCaoDi), Chaoyang district, 010-5690-7177.