Forget brussel sprouts and cold turkey dinners - at The Legian Seminyak Bali, this Christmas & New Year is all about gourmet food, fine wines & Champagne...
As much as Christmas and New Year’s is about spending quality time with family, friends and loved ones, it’s also a time to eat, drink and be merry – AKA a time to treat yourself to as much fine food, wine and bubbles as you can get your merry mitts on!
So, if you’re like us and gourmet indulgences are right at the top of your Christmas wishlist, then you’ll want to direct your festive plans to The Legian Seminyak Bali, because this year at this luxury resort, it’s all about five-star foodie feasts, fine wine pairings and of course, plenty of Champagne.
You won’t find any cold turkey dinners here, nor the dreaded brussel sprout. Instead, you can tuck into tender loins of slow-cooked lamb, exquisite plates of velvety foie gras and top-shelf Kobe beef presented to perfection, sublimely paired with premium grapes and served up within the captivating, beachfront ambiance of The Restaurant by The Legian.
From Christmas Eve right through to New Year’s Day, the festive calendar at The Legian Seminyak Bali is chock full of these enchanting dinners, gourmet events and Champagne parties beneath the stars. And because no one likes to move post-food coma, there’s even special stay deals throughout December and beyond, so that once you’re well fed and partied out, you can retreat straight to a sumptuous Suite. Now that’s a Christmas wish come true!
1. A Christmas Eve Dinner
On the night before Christmas, The Legian Seminyak Bali’s award-winning culinary team will be putting on a magnificent six-course dinner with optional wine pairing at The Restaurant by The Legian, enjoyed alongside captivating beachfront views and the sweet sounds of Christmas carols performed by a live children’s choir. The menu features lavish delicacies from near and far, including French foie gras, seared duck and sticky date pudding.
Star dish: Succulent lamb loin with an eggplant caviar, diamond vegetables & rich jus, paired with a glass of Château Cissac Haut-Médoc.
When: Monday, 24th December 2018, from 7pm onwards.
Price: IDR 1,250,000 per person for dinner only, or IDR 1,950,000 with wine pairing.
2. A Christmas Day Dinner
On Christmas night, indulge and delight with your family and friends by settling in to a very special six-course dinner at The Restaurant by The Legian. The evening will be serenaded by a captivating live rendition from the resort’s pianist, performing all of your favourite Christmas classics within the sophisticated and elegant ambiance. The menu offers a choice of wine pairing, and will feature gourmet takes on homely Christmas cuisine, like slow-cooked organic chicken, Black Angus Beef with Melipona nectar, and a white mousse eclair.
Star dish: Mud crab raviolo with a cappuccino of sea urchin and saffron bisque, paired with a glass of Domaine du Tariquet.
When: Tuesday, 25th December 2018, from 7pm onwards.
Price: IDR 1,250,000 per person for dinner only, or IDR 1,950,000 with wine pairing.
3. A Festive Seafood Grill
Keeping the seasonal spirit alive in between Christmas and New Year, The Legian Seminyak Bali is putting on a festive seafood grill to give you an additional occasion to look forward to. An exceptional selection of succulent meats and fresh seafood will be barbecued and grilled to perfection for your grazing pleasure, with traditional Balinese Rindik music igniting the atmosphere throughout the star-lit evening.
Star dish: Local Lombok oysters and bamboo lobster, served with Balinese sambal.
When: Friday, 28th December 2018, from 7pm onwards
Price: 1,250,000 per person for food only, or 2,550,000 with a bottle of Champagne.
4. A New Year’s Eve White Party
Celebrating the new year in utmost style, The Legian Seminyak Bali will be putting on a fabulous evening of cocktails, canapés, a six-course feast and a Champagne-popping countdown, jazzed up by a live band, DJ performance and a sparkling fireworks display. The beachfront feast will be graced by exceptional cuisine, including Toro tuna sashimi, grilled pigeon and Kobe beef. Unwind with a glass of bubbly, or dance beneath the stars at the stroke of midnight as this exquisite fete culminates with a splendid burst of colour in the night sky.
Star dish: Kobe beef tenderloin with beetroot purée and a rich pepper jus, paired with a glass of Peter Lehmann Shiraz.
When: Monday, 31st December 2018, from 7.30pm onwards.
Price: IDR 3,888,888 per person, or IDR 4,888,888 with wine pairing for dinner.
5. Stay & Save Accommodation Offer
Because no one wants to move after a five-star food coma, The Legian Seminyak Bali has a very special and limited time stay offer over the festive period and beyond, meaning you can head straight to your luxurious abode right after the feast or party. This exclusive rate offers 20% off of your tropical getaway at The Legian Seminyak Bali, available in selected room categories.
When: The deal is valid on stays from December 2018 until 31st March 2019.
Price: Rates start from USD 396++ for a Studio Suite.
To make your festive reservation or for further information, call +62 361 730 622 or email the F&B team at [email protected].
Happy holidays Honeys!
The Legian Seminyak Bali, Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak Beach, p. +62 361 730 622 e. [email protected].
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