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It’s A 50 Shades Valentines at Marriott Manila

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As the whole world celebrates love this Valentine’s Day, yours should uniquely standout like the most controversial romance of Christian Grey and Anastacia Steele. Marriott Manila brilliantly adapted the best-selling novel trilogy by E.L. James into their Valentine specials to give you that daring, intimate and memorable affair.

Dinner For Two

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It’s A 50 Shades Valentines at Marriott Manila

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As the whole world celebrates love this Valentine’s Day, yours should uniquely standout like the most controversial romance of Christian Grey and Anastacia Steele. Marriott Manila brilliantly adapted the best-selling novel trilogy by E.L. James into their Valentine specials to give you that daring, intimate and memorable affair. Dinner For Two Like a true Mr. Grey, be on top of your game in a…

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Love and Luck is in Full Bloom at Resorts World Manila this February

The world celebrates the Lunar New Year with great fanfare to attract abundance and invite prosperity for a year full of good fortune. In the country’s pioneer integrated resort, Resorts World Manila, the New Year is met with a plethora of blossoms to signify the coming of spring and the beginning of a new season of fortune and romance. This whole month of February, luck and love are in full bloom at RWM with world-class thrills like no other. The Lunar New Year of the Water Tiger has already made a huge splash and brought good luck to the country with the announcement that Metro Manila has reverted back to alert level 2 following the continued downward trend of COVID-19 infections. Looking through a hopeful lens of “unlocking” and reopening the world, RWM and its partner hotels prepared a vast array of thrills and fantastic deals that guests will surely love this month.

Stephen Reilly (top left), RWM Chief Operating Officer, shares the optimism towards the tourism industry saying, “Very soon tourists will be arriving, we have a lot of our balikbayans finally getting to return home, as well as international tourists eager to go out and explore again. Of course, we know that safety, security, and convenience are still at the top of their lists. That’s in everybody’s mind right now, that’s why we invested heavily both on sanitation and on our people. All of RWM employees today are fully-vaccinated. Also, for our partner hotels, they encompassed RWM’s  drive to make sure that you’re having the same cleanest, safest, and best thrills no matter where you are in the whole Newport City complex.”

Celebrate love with a passionate dance of flavors this February 13, 14, and 15 at RWM’s signature restaurant, Casa Buenas. Now in its 3rd year, La Serenata takes diners on a degustation journey in seven exquisite courses that is perfectly paired with a bottle of wine. A souvenir photograph, flowers for the ladies, and a  box of chocolates completes the memorable dining experience.  Guests may opt for an intimate couple’s date for P10,000 nett, or an exclusive dinner at the La Cupula, the restaurant’s private dining area, for P40,000 nett for up to six persons. Casa Buenas also offers group dates for eight pax at the Pamilya, the communal table, for P50,000 nett. For reservations, call (02) 7908-8988 or 0917-8788312.

A romantic date awaits guests at the Marriott Hotel Manila with the All Ways Valentine’s. You can choose from Marriott Cafe’s Steak and Lobster Dinner Set Menu for only P5,888 nett for two pax, exclusively available on February 14 only, or celebrate early with Oceans of Love Dinner Buffet on February 12 and 13, for P2,944 nett per person. Marriott, also has special offers at multi-awarded Cru Steakhouse on February 13 to 15 and Man Ho on February 11 to 14, 2022. One of the highlights of this year’s Valentine’s celebration at Marriott is the unique sunset, rooftop dinner experience overlooking the city at the newest Crystal Pod for rates starting at  P4,888 nett per person. For inquiries or reservations, call 0917-8002393. Guests can also choose to avail of a Stay In Love Room Package for P15,000++ for two pax per night in a Premium room with a bottle of sparkling wine and P2,000 worth of in-room dining credits. Available from February 10 to 20, 2022. For inquiries and reservations, please call (+632) 8988-9999.

Over at the Grand Wing, guests can dine under the stars at Hilton Manila. Their premium Valentine’s packages come with a special seven-course dinner menu, welcome cocktails, a wine pairing experience, handmade chocolate pralines, and a bouquet of roses. Hilton’s premium Valentine’s packages include Vubble package at P30,000 nett for two, Balcony (in-room) package at P30,000 nett for two, and Cabana package at P20,000 nett for two. The hotel also offers deluxe packages with a starting rate of P10,000 nett for two. For inquiries or reservations, call (02) 7239-7788.

Meanwhile, Hotel Okura Manila has curated special romantic staycation packages from February 11 to 20. Staycation offers are available at the Japanese-inspired Hinoki-yu Room at P18,000 nett. Valentine’s room packages include breakfast for two, a welcome amenity, cocktail drinks for two, and dining credits worth P3,000 which may be availed at Yamazato, The Pool Bar, or through In-Room Dining. Those who want to enjoy an intimate atmosphere amidst the city lights can dine at the SORA Rooftop with a four-course dinner with wine pairing from February 11 to 15. For inquiries or bookings, email reservations@hotelokuramanila.com or call (02) 5318-2888.

Sheraton Manila Hotel’s special Valentine’s staycation packages offer an intimate experience over sumptuous food with a breathtaking view. The hotel’s Executive Suite boasts of an unmatched view of the NAIA Terminal 3 Tarmac. Stay at the lavish suite for P38,888+++ for two pax with the Suite Valentine offer that includes a “suite-cation” in the sprawling 132 sqm. space. The Dip in Love room package provides an overnight stay at one of the new Jacuzzi Deluxe Rooms featuring a personal outdoor Jacuzzi available for P18,888+++. To make these hotel stay experiences more special, couples will be served with an elegant 4-course dinner made by the hotel’s culinary team led by Executive Chef Kiko Santiago. For booking and reservation, call (0917) 8597496. To know more about RWM’s all about love Valentine’s offers and other RWM promos and events, visit www.rwmanila.com/lovethrills2022 or watch the launch of these promotions on RWM’s Facebook Live Steam.

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Marriott Manila is Now Open for Takeout So You Can Enjoy Your Favorites at Home

Great news! Manila Marriott Hotel has opened their kitchens once again so we can now have CRU Steakhouse’s Prime Ribeye Steak for lunch or Marriott Café’s Roasted Duck for dinner! IT has been a while since I last tasted their famous best-sellers so I’m happy to see that they included these in their wide range of pick-up and take-away menu.

Customers now have the option to order their favorite dishes from the hotel’s restaurants namely, Marriott Cafe, Marriott Cafe Bakery, CRU Steakhouse, and Gourmet Express - their virtual pizza and chicken delivery service that was previously exclusive for guests at the hotel. Now we can enjoy all these and other Marriott favorites at home, the office, or wherever we want.

Rediscover these Marriott guest’s favorites. For those who’s been craving fork-tender steak but is afraid to make one, no need to fret, CRU Steakhouse’s ready-to-eat 900g US Certified Angus Prime Rib Steak served with four sides and sauces will leave you satisfied and wanting for more. Choose from the eight sides: black truffle risotto—a guest favorite, whipped potatoes, twiced baked cheddar cheese potatoes, five cheese baked macaroni, grilled corn and carrots with cilantro chili butter, cream of spinach, maple syrup carrots, and steamed broccoli. Of course what’s a steak without a sauce, enjoy yours with black pepper sauce, forest mushroom sauce, and red wine sauce.

But for those who prefer to cook their own, get your hands on CRU’s very own Cape Grim Tasmania Grass Fed steak, US Certified Angus Beef Prime, and Australian Rib Eye Wagyu MBS+9 along with two ready-to-eat sides and a sauce of your choice starting at P2,500.

If you’re a fan of home-cooking but are just too busy to do it, Marriott Cafe’s All-Day Breakfast like Arroz Caldo Overload with grilled pork belly and chicken fritters and Mama’s Cooking offers Filipino comfort food made even better such as the Beef Kaldereta made with braised Australian beef rump, spiced tomatoes, organic local vegetables, and served with white rice. Add in a hearty Mushroom or Pumpkin Cream soup for only P460.

If you’re a big snacker, get to enjoy the Marriott Burger made of 200-grams beef patty, crisp bacon, cheese and served with potato wedges or the Poached, Peeled Sustainable Tiger Prawn with Cocktail Sauce. For those craving for authentic Chinese Barbecue Roasting, Roasted Duck, Soy Marinated Chicken, and more are offered half and whole, and is served with a choice of braised efu noodles with shredded vegetables or yangchow fried rice.

There’s also something in-store for health-conscious diners such as a bowl of Plant-based Sweet and Sour Meatballs and organic salads or Marriott Café Bakery’s sandwiches like the Asian Spiced Vegan Pork Wrap or the Chicken Caesar Wrap. Fresh bakes from local breads are also available, like the Filipino favorite kababayan starts at P28 and pastries like croissant starts at P50, while German Whole Wheat and Australian Multi Grain loaf breads starts at P450.

Lastly, finish on a sweet note and add a slice of cake for only P370 or better yet a six-inch whole cake—perhaps a Chocolate Moist Cake or Carrot Cake starting at P980. If you’re more of a pie person, then an Apple, Pecan or Pumpkin Pie for only P700 will be a good choice to go with your savory meals.

Add in a cold drink, either a crafted frappe or milktea to beat the heat. You might even want to try Gourmet Express’ Southern Style Fried Chicken that comes with steamed rice, corn and carrots, and gravy along with a thin or thick crust pizza perfect for merienda—the Philly Cheese Steak is a must-try!

Whether you’re craving for a hearty breakfast, a filling lunch, or a dinner feast for large groups with snacks in between, Marriott Manila is sure to bring the hotel dining experience right at home or wherever you are! Manila Marriott is now open for pick-up and take-away daily from 8AM to 7PM. To place an order, call 0917 859 9521 and send payment thru Paymaya or BDO, wait for the SMS confirmation, and pick-up your order at the hotel. 

Aside from pick-up and take-away, your Marriott favorites are also available in Grabfood and Foodpanda. Be on the loop and join the Viber Community, Make It Marriott. For inquiries, orders, and more information on latest offers of Manila Marriott call (02) 8988 9999, visit _www.manilamarriott_.com. To join ongoing conversations, you may also follow @manilamarriott at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Dine, Drink, and Be Pampered Like Ms. Universe at Marriott Hotel Manila

Dine, Drink, and Be Pampered Like Ms. Universe at Marriott Hotel Manila

Are you confidently beautiful with a heart? If you are, mark your calendars because as early as January 16, you can dine, drink, and be pampered like a beauty queen at Marriott Hotel Manila!

A Taste of the Universe at Marriott Café

Have a taste of the best cuisines the universe has to offer at Marriott Café. In addition to the splendid array of food in its numerous stations, Marriott Café is…

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Dine, Drink, and Be Pampered Like Ms. Universe at Marriott Hotel Manila

Dine, Drink, and Be Pampered Like Ms. Universe at Marriott Hotel Manila

Are you confidently beautiful with a heart? If you are, mark your calendars because as early as January 16, you can dine, drink, and be pampered like a beauty queen at Marriott Hotel Manila! A Taste of the Universe at Marriott Café Have a taste of the best cuisines the universe has to offer at Marriott Café. In addition to the splendid array of food in its numerous stations, Marriott Café is…

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Delightful Sunday Brunch at Marriott Cafe in Marriott Manila

Marriott Cafe has been one of my go-to buffet restaurants ever since I first tried in around six years ago. Marriott Hotel Manila itself has been the venue for many of our past lunch or dinner dates, whether it be a romantic steak dinner at CRU Steakhouse, a magnificent Cantonese lauriat at Man Ho, or a lobster feast at the Marriott Cafe. So during our pre-Valentines staycation at Marriott Manila last weekend, we decided to have Sunday brunch at their signature five-star cafe.

We first checked in to our luxurious Deluxe King Guest Room for a much needed break from the city. As a member of the Club Marriott loyalty program, I get exclusive benefits and discounts on accommodations and dining at 350 participating Marriott hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific. I was really looking forward to a relaxing stay, including a dip in the swimming pool in the afternoon and a warm bubble bath in the evening. But first, it’s time to have lunch downstairs at Marriott Cafe.

Marriott Cafe is Marriott Manila’s all day dining restaurant which I personally rank as among the best in the country. Since it was a Sunday, the ambiance at the restaurant was even more festive with families and children enjoying quality time together.

Guests can start with an assortment of breads, cheeses, hams, and salads for their appetizers.

I like to begin my buffet adventures at the Dimsum Station where my favorite hakao can be found. I make sure to get around five pieces of these plump shrimp dumplings and then go back for more.

Marriott Cafe also offers roasted items at the Chinese Station like the Roasted Duck, barbecued pork, and soy chicken.

One of the specialties at the Marriott Cafe Sunday Brunch is the seafood station where you can get seafood items such as squid, shrimp, fish, shells, and crabs and have them cooked according to your preference.

These live crabs are part of the selection so you can choose your crab and have them cooked as Chili Crabs, Salt and Pepper Crabs, Steamed Crabs, or others.

Take a look at my orders which were all prepared fresh and directly brought to my table. I asked for Sweet and Sour Garoupa, Butter Garlic Shrimps, plus Salt and Pepper Crabs. These were followed by another round of orders that included Shrimp Gambas, Garoupa in Light Soy Sauce, and Singaporean Chili Crabs.

Marriott Cafe also supports Sustainable Seafood practices where they source items from local fisheries and suppliers who practice sustainable fishing. Guests can also have these crabs, curacha, clams, and shrimp cooked the way they want.

Another highlight at the Sunday Brunch would have to be the Carving Station where a truckload of meats will satisfy any hungry carnivore like me. Ask for a slice of steak, ribs, roasted pork, ham, or lamb. You can also have it seared at the grill if you want it fresh and hot.

The Sunday Brunch also includes unlimited servings at the cocktail bar. Zabana-based cocktails like the Red Mojito and Daiquiri were available using locally produced Zabana Rum. They also had vodka-based cocktails like the Cosmopolitan, Screwdriver, and Bay Breeze using the Russian Stolichnaya Vodka.

We finished off our steak and seafood lunch with unlimited scoops of ice cream and gelato. Marriott Cafe offers so many flavors so it’s quite difficult to choose just one or two. Just go ahead and get as much as you want.

Kids will also have so much fun at the Marriott Cafe Sunday Brunch since there will be different activities and events on hand to make it a truly memorable family affair. Rates for the Sunday Brunch are at P3,100 nett per person but you can get 30% to 50% discount if you are a Club Marriott member like me. Visit their website or their social media pages for more information about their programs and promotions.

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Philippines Holds Sustainable Seafood Week on February 20 to 26, 2017

We all love to eat seafood. The first section that I attack at buffets is usually the tempura station followed by the sashimi area. Let’s not forget about the crabs, lobsters, oysters, and my favorite sweet and sour lapu-lapu. But do you know that the world’s seafood supply is actually quietly diminishing? When we eat seafood, do we even stop to think about where and how the seafood on our plate was caught and sourced? Marriott Hotel, along with other prominent hotels and restaurants in Manila, have partnered together to make sure that we do not further this decline by holding the second Philippines Sustainable Seafood Week from February 20 to 26, 2017.

The Sustainable Seafood Initiative is growing with even more participants joining this year’s activities. The media launch was held last January 16 at the spectacular Marriott Grand Ballroom in Resorts World Manila. Different competitor brands will one again show their solidarity and commitment to improve the health of the oceans by pursuing responsible business practice in sourcing seafood products from sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. The sustainable seafood week will also serve as a launching point for many other activities like educational seminars in culinary schools, government programs, workshops and many more. What’s remarkable about this initiative is that it brings together the executive chefs of all the major five-star hotels and restaurants in the city, so expect to see some of the most creative and appetizing culinary presentations all in one event.

A short presentation was led by Chef Meik Brammer, Executive Chef of Marriott Manila who had made the five-star hotel one of the best premium dining spots in the country, especially with their award-winning restaurants like Cru Steakhouse, Marriott Cafe, and the newly opened Man Ho Manila. This is the second year for the Philippines Sustainable Seafood Week and they aim to continue to educate fishermen and government officials about topics such as habitat and marine protection, pollution and waste management, water use and supply management, climate change, environmental and social impact modeling, plus land and sea use zoning. More importantly, they should be taught how to avoid overfishing, illegal fishing and destructive fishing methods.

Participating hotels and restaurants include some of the biggest names in the industry like Shangri-La Hotels, Raffles Makati, Conrad Manila, Marco Polo Hotels, Hyatt COD, CCA, Enderun and many more. The media launch was a gathering of the biggest names in the local culinary world which really makes this a landmark event. All the participating establishments will be featuring their own highlights and activities in their restaurants during Sustainable Seafood Week so watch out for their individual promotions and announcements.

The media launch is meant to be a small preview of what to expect from the participants during Sustainable Seafood Week. After a toast to open the dining area, Marriott Manila started dinner with a dramatic entrance of their buffet table which was slowly lowered from the roof! This is the kind of spectacle I have come to expect whenever I attend an event at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, especially from my first-hand experience during their Grand Opening in 2015.

Marriott Manila featured their Prawn Cocktail using Vannamei Shrimp which is known for its white color. These are native to the tropical marine habitats of the Eastern Pacific. The prawns were accompanied on the table with different variations of homemade dips, dressing and organic fresh mesclun. These fresh prawns simply pop in your mouth whenever you bite them.

The opening event and signing for Sustainable Seafood Week will be held on February 20, 2017 at the Hyatt City of Dreams Manila. Each participant will be promoting their own special seafood dishes and menus for the week as well as chef collaborations, workshops, cooking shows, beach cleaning events and others. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila Executive Chef Michael Leudtke was here to show off some of their highlighted seafood dishes.

The Tuna Niçoise is a dish from their sister hotel Grand Hyatt Singapore. This salad is prepared with tuna and seafood sourced responsibly. In the Philippines, tuna is caught by local fishermen in small-scale fishing communities using single-hook handlines which result in minimal impact to the habitats. This is their man source of livelihood and is the most responsible and sustainable means of fishing. I guess that means we should all eat more tuna!

They also presented their Sous Vide Mackerel with artichoke purée, pickled vegetables and beetroot chips. Mackerel is also another important source of livelihood for many Filipino fishermen living in coastal communities.

The Shangri-La Hotels group also came with their seafood creations. Makati-Shangri-La offered their Marinated Mackerel in saffron, orange juice with fennel seed plus smoked piquillo guacamole vinaigrette with local oyster, pink peppercorn, lime caviar and basil oil.

Edsa Shangri-La featured a couple of seafood dishes starting with the Ceviche using Mahi Mahi with chili, calamansi, and cafe lime leaves. They also used recycled paper for their holder to complete the sustainability cycle.

The Black Tiger Prawns in Sambal sauce was a popular item during the media launch. It uses Selva Shrimp which are naturally farmed in traditional mangrove-forest shrimp farming areas in Vietnam. These do not need any feeds or fertilizers as the mangrove provides the natural habitat and ecosystem for the shrimp. This unique production system combines the preservation of the mangrove forest together with low-impact shrimp farming. Another interesting dish was the Stuffed Baby Squid with Laing Black Rice Risotto. Squid are another species which are highly resilient to fishing pressure due to its fast growth and high reproduction potential.

I also found a very familiar sight at the event. Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is also supporting Sustainable Seafood Week and they have brought out their gigantic paella bowl.

Named as The Best Paella in Town, Marco Polo Manila’s signature paella comes loaded with prawns, mussels, squid and mahi-mahi which also has a high resilience to fishing pressure because of its early maturation and fast growth. I never get tired of eating this very flavorful paella and the name does speak for itself.

The Peninsula Manila’s booth was highlighted by two of my most favorite dishes that evening. The Curacha Toasties comes with spanner crab meat topped with salted egg and bacon. Spanner Crabs or curacha are usually found in the coasts of Zamboanga and are most vulnerable to fishing pressure when the minimum fishing size limits are not respected. The crabs should be allowed to grow and reproduce naturally so it is important that fishermen be educated properly and that they follow sustainable and correct procedures.

Another popular item was the Seared White Snapper with Textures of Aubergine. The fish was just so tender with just the right amount of saltiness to go with its perfectly seared texture.

New World Hotels and Resorts also had a few oysters up their sleeves. Fresh Crystal Bay Oysters were laid out on a bed of ice, and they are best eaten with a few drops of spicy vinegar. These oysters are brackish-water species which are self-sustaining as they feed on microorganisms in the water. The Calamansi Martini with Oyster was also a revelation as this is the first time I have seen a cocktail with an oyster inside. They also had the Oyster in Ponzu Sauce with Quail Egg shooters which you just pop in your mouth in one go.

The Discovery Leisure Company contributed their own creations which include the Texas Shrimp Straw Hats made with chippy wrappers and the Shrimp Rolls.

Culinary schools like Enderun Colleges are also part of Sustainable Seafood Week. The Black Rice with Cuttlefish has rice made with cuttlefish ink then garnished with chorizo, tomato confit and sprouts.

On February 22, Vask Modern Tapas & Gastronomic Cuisine will be kicking off a series of seminars to promote and educate participants for Sustainable Seafood Week at the Vask Gallery in Bonifacio Global City.

They presented their Rice Crackers with Crab and Seafood Mousse using purple rice sourced from Ifugao. I remember encountering purple-colored rice during my trip to Sagada trip and this is how their prepare their rice in the north. This was topped with black bean and jalapeno paste plus cilantro flowers. 

Another dish from Vask was the Arroz Caldo with Mahi Mahi, also using purple rice which makes this a one of a kind arroz caldo.

The Grind Bistro also came up with some very colorful and delectable dishes during the event. 

The Fresh Tuna Roll with Foie Gras Mousse was probably the best item for me. This tuna comes with a creamy foie gras mousse inside and is topped with mango, green apple and salmon roe. I enjoyed this so much that I kept coming back for more. Just as colorful was their Tuna Taco Salad.

Agos by Chef Tatung Sarthou at SM Mall of Asia brought out their fierce-looking Mahi Mahi with Tausug Black Curry which is actually made from burnt coconut. I ate so much during the entire event but I don’t feel guilty because it is all seafood. That’s one more excuse to support the activities and special menus that the participating hotels and restaurants will be launching during Sustainable Seafood Week.

Marriott Manila did not let everyone go home without desserts. This massive round structure with a fisherman figure on top is actually a giant chocolate cake! I am always amazed with the cake designs from Marriott and this one is no different. We all enjoyed devouring the cake including the overflowing beverages and wine that were provided in the venue.

Watch out for all the exciting activities and special dishes that will be coming out during Sustainable Seafood Week on February 20 to 26, 2017. Let’s all be more conscious and aware about how the seafood we see on our plates are sourced. Thank you Marriott Manila for hosting such a wonderful event!

Sustainable Seafood Week

February 20-26, 2017

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