A superior alternative to the sandwich.

There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but for the smart professional in Monaco, it pays to know where to get a pleasing plat du jour. For 29 euros, Meridien Beach Plaza's Intempo restaurant has introduced its own express, business lunch. Served from Monday to Saturday, the formula includes a main dish, such as filet mignon or grilled sword-fish steak. To accompany the food, there's mineral water for those with a busy afternoon, or a glass of wine if you're taking it easy. Rounding off the meal are coffee and something sweet, such as a lime meringue tartlet, or macaroons of the day. Ideal for business lunches or a mid-day meal with colleagues, you can enjoy your food whatever the weather, in the cosy interior or on the sunny terrace.

29 euros Express Lunch

• choice of "surf" or "turf" plat du jour
• glass of wine, beer, soft drink or mineral water
• Illy coffee with sweet treat

The new Express Lunch follows hot on the heels of Intempo Bar's introduction of a happy hour formula. Every evening from 18:00 to 20:00 you can buy 2 of the same drinks for the price of 1, with the deal applying to everything, including wines by the glass and cocktails. On Thursdays, a DJ, seasonal tapas, and artistic appreciation are added into the mix. Each month, whilst sipping your aperitif, enjoy the work of a local, contemporary artist, such as Franck Goldwood, a young Nicois painter who has been featured throughout November.

For more information about Express Lunch and Happy Hour, and to make a reservation, phone +377 93 15 78 88.