We have been going to the Phoenician for Christmas buffet for several years. So very disappointed with their decision to no longer have this event. They offered a Christmas brunch this year with very average tasting food. The New York steak was served rare. We asked for it to be medium well and they returned it seared and still raw. The sea bass was over salted. Dessert was a bread pudding that was dried out. We won't be returning to the Mowry & Cotton ever again. Our waiter told us several people were expecting the same Christmas brunch as years before and like us were terribly disappointed.