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By Lee Woo-young

Published : Oct. 17, 2014 - 20:57

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‘Hip flask cocktails’ at Park Hyatt Seoul

The Timber House at Park Hyatt Seoul is serving “hip flask cocktails” in the whisky bottles that people put in their pockets to heat them with body temperature during the cold season. The Timber House is presenting the unique experience of enjoying cocktails in these hip flasks. The hip flask cocktails come in five different kinds. “Talking to Myself” has a bittersweet flavor from a blend of rum, Campari liquor and orange essence. “Butterfly Effect” has smoky scents creased through a mixture of malt whisky, cinnamon and orange juice. “Love & War” creates harmony with bourbon whiskey and sweet, fruity liqueur. The price for each cocktail is 30,000 won, and a cocktail can be purchased along with a hip flask for 60,000 won. A hip flask can be purchased on its own for 35,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2016-1290. 



‘Whisky Flight’ at Conrad Seoul

Conrad Seoul’s 37 Bar is offering a wide variety of Scottish single-malt whiskies. The “Whiskey Flight” promotion offers four different styles of whiskies -- light, delicate, rich and smoky. Guests can explore the unique tastes of 12 different whiskies. Whiskey selections include Glenmorangie 10 years original, Glenkinchie 12 years old, Cragganmore 12 years old and more. Customers can choose a three-glass whisky selection or five-glass selection, served with dried fruit, dark chocolate, mixed nuts and a bottle of sparkling water or mineral water. Prices for three-glass and five-glass selections are 78,000 won and 130,000 won, respectively. The promotion will last until Oct. 31. For more information, call (02) 6137-7110. 


Wine buffet at Millennium Seoul Hilton

Oak Room, Millennium Seoul Hilton’s English-style bar, is presenting a wine buffet from Oct. 17. The wine buffet offers a variety of hot and cold dishes including roasted meats served with unlimited refills of wine, draft beer or soft drinks. The buffet is available from 6 to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday, excluding national holidays. The standard price is 47,000 won and the price for premium wines is 60,000 won. Oak Room also features a wide selection of beers and cocktails. The bar overlooks the patio garden of the hotel and has a log fire for cold winter nights. For more information, call (02) 317-3234. 


Seafood buffet at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

The buffet restaurant Feast is presenting fresh seafood dishes every Saturday starting from Nov. 1. The seafood choices to be offered during “Seafood@Feast” include king prawns, abalone, snow crabs, scallops, marinated or smoked salmon, octopus, and lobster. Fresh seasonal fish will be served either cooked (steamed or fried) or raw in sashimi style. The newly built tuna counter provides fresh tuna sashimi, cooked dishes such as lobster tails, seafood pastas with shrimps and abalone, and seafood chowder. The buffet is available on every Saturday and costs 89,000 won per person. For more information, call (02) 2211-1710. 



Halloween kid’s party at Grand Hyatt Incheon

Grand Hyatt Incheon is hosting a Halloween kids’ party on Nov. 1 at the Grand Ballroom of the West Tower of the hotel. The fun programs include a magic show, a handicraft workshop, face painting and dancing. Both kids and parents can enjoy a Halloween dessert buffet as well. The party host will also select the child with the best Halloween costume and give a buffet coupon as a prize. Children between the ages of 6 and 8 are welcome to attend the party, which is held twice daily -- at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission is 77,000 won per child and 11,000 won for an accompanying parent. For Hyatt Club members, admission is 66,000 won. For more information, call (032) 745-1713.