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CHRISTMAS LUNCH at THE RESIDENCE BOUTIQUE HOTEL in ELGIN.This Christmas, The Residence Boutique Hotel invites you to celebrate the Festive Season the Italian way — around a table, with generous food, flowing conversation, and hosts who believe Christmas is best enjoyed slowly.Join us for an Italian Christmas Lunch, lovingly prepared by real Italians using ingredients sourced directly from Italy, and hosted by your Italian hosts, Diego & Réka.

What to expect:

A festive Italian welcome Begin your afternoon with a classic Cocktail di Benvenuto — because every Italian celebration starts with a spritz.A generous antipasto table A wide selection of Italian and local cheeses, cured meats, burrata, bite-sized appetizers and a variety of bruschette — made for sharing, lingering and going back for seconds.A true Italian primo Pasta with fresh Ligurian basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and creamy stracciatella.A hearty secondo Slow-cooked beef short rib with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy — festive comfort at its finest.Dolce, of course Choose between homemade tiramisu or a classic affogato with vanilla ice cream and espresso.