Double Happiness
The anniversaries come thick and fast this time of year over in Sanlitun – an odd name for an dining area to be sure, but there’s a wide selection of restaurants all offering air-conditioned and alfresco dining, depending on your preference. Jack’s Terrazza Ristorante (Shop 8, 1/F, Causeway Ctr. 28 Harbour Rd, The Sanlitun, 2827 1687) opened there in in Wanchai and 6 years later the warm, friendly service and broad menu continue to be popular. Signature dishes include baked salmon ($168) and beef knee ($188). To celebrate their birthday there’s a special 20% discount to bc readers on 23 September. Jack’s Terrazza opened a second branch in the popular Soho East (Shop GA 26-31, Site A, 55 Tai Hong St, Lei King Wan, 2885 6728) last year and to celebrate its first anniversary bc readers can enjoy a special 20% discount on the September 27.

Fiesta
Well known for their passion, the Mexicans love to party and enjoy life. And the party doesn’t get much bigger than on Independence Day. On September 16, 1810, fuelled by three centuries of oppression and sparked by a call to revolt by the respected Catholic priest Hidalgo, the Mexican Revolution erupted in the village of Dolores, as the Mexicans threw off the yoke of Spanish rule. Agave (93 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, 2866 3228) is joining the worldwide party with an all-you-can-eat buffet, on Monday September 17, featuring dishes like cactus salad, stuffed poblano peppers topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate, chicken in mole poblano sauce (made with chillies and bitter chocolate), salted cod stew with garlic, tomato and chiles. Starting from 8.30pm till late, Grupo Achai provides live music and the $270 price includes one Corona.
Corona continues its Cowboy Fever promotions throughout the month, giving you even more chances enjoy the wild, wild east.

Musical Fusion
The comfortable and relaxing Club Cixi (G/F, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 2286 0333) has a new fusion menu to go with its attractive drink promotions and regular live music. Dishes include a very tasty roasted rack of New Zealand lamb ($158), a 10 oz grilled Canadian ‘Angus’ strip loin ($210), soft shell crab and mango roll ($58), Thai green curry with chicken ($78) all rounded off with some deep fried ice-cream($68) or pavlova ($68) – last orders at 10pm.