Mandarin Bar Goes Shanghai Style; Marche Bacchus Dinner

MANDARIN ORIENTAL — Mandarin Bar is kicking it up with a new weekly party Shanghai Nights. Replicating the popular city when it was known as the "Vegas of Asia," the Shanghai-inspired tastes, cocktails and atmosphere will take over Mandarin Bar every Tuesday night starting Sept. 10. Mandarin Oriental executive chef David Werly created a menu of small bites while new Mandarin Bar manager Priscilla Young concocted cocktails reminiscent of the glamorous Shanghai scene. Look for the Barrel Down the Bund with gin and the French Concession that combines European and Chinese flavors. Menu items include a rice pepper roll with Alaskan king crab and jelly fish as well as a Shanghai dim sum selection. [EaterWire]

NORTHWEST — Marché Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Shop will host an evening reception and wine dinner featuring Far Niente and Nickel & Nickel wines on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The five-course menu from Dave Middleton is priced at $115 (excluding tax and gratuity) and will feature a confit of duck leg, wild mushroom and sheep's milk cheese lasagna, braised short rib and more. For reservations, call 702-804-8008. [EaterWire]
Mandarin Bar [Photo: Mandarin Oriental]