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IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME, FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT CHRISTMASTIME, OR IF YOU ARE TRAVELING WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS ON THE HOLIDAY AND NEED AN AMAZING PLACE TO CELEBRATE – MAKE SURE TO BOOK IN ONE OF THESE RESTAURANTS FOR AN AMAZING CHRISTMAS BRUNCH.

LA CUISINE AT LE ROYAL MONCEAU – RAFFLES, PARIS

Le Royal Monceau is home to two Michelin-starred restaurants. While Il Carpaccio is only open for New Year’s Eve, La Cuisine serves up delicious meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Christmas Day brunch features both traditional French and international dishes, with a focus on fresh seafood, charcuterie and cheese selections, and pastries. The hotel is also serving a modern take on the classic Bouche de Noel, which will be available at the Bar Long bar.

BLUE DUCK TAVERN – PARK HYATT, WASHINGTON DC

Reservations at Blue Duck Tavern are some of the most sought after in the nation’s capital. Blue Duck serves a three-course meal throughout the day on Christmas. Starters include an array of salads, breads, and cheeses, while guests will have several options for their main dishes, and then a selection of delicious desserts.

ONE TWENTY ONE TWO – THE ROYAL HORSEGUARDS, LONDON

With views of the London Eye and Thames River, The Royal Horseguards is one of the most elegant properties in London — and boasts an equally elegant restaurant to match. At One Twenty One Two on Christmas Day, diners enjoy a five course meal with a glass of champagne. Each guest receives three starters and then their choice between two entrees (either turkey or venison; vegetarian options include potato terrine or truffle risotto). Christmas pudding, as well as a fruit and chocolate option, are available for dessert.

PEACOCK ALLEY – THE WALDORF ASTORIA, NEW YORK CITY

Continually ranked among New York City’s best brunches, brunch at the Waldorf’s Peacock Alley is also available on Christmas Day. Children will likely love the chocolate fountain, while healthy-minded adults will appreciate that many of the dishes on offer incorporate vegetables and herbs from the hotel’s rooftop garden. Stations include an omelet station, a raw bar (complete with decadent options like caviar and lobster), and a carving station, and there are over 100 desserts to choose from. Of course, the Waldorf salad makes the menu, as do dishes such as eggs Benedict, bronzino, chicken picatta and quiche.