MARK the date: November 12, 2018. It is when the premium roast goose makes a comeback at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Lung Hin. It is the day when Chef Billy Cheong returns to Lung Hin as a guest chef to prepare Hong Kong style premium roast goose for diners to enjoy.
Chef Billy and the talented chefs of Lung Hin will regale diners with their culinary creations, particularly the golden goose, which is a fine dining must-try that has made the cuisine of Hong Kong famous. Preparing the perfectly roasted goose requires a special culinary technique to achieve its famous crispy skin as well as tender, flavorful and juicy meat—and who better to prepare it than a seasoned chef like Chef Billy, to whose family the traditional dish has been a specialty for centuries. Chef Billy hails from Guangdong, and he has relatives who are also master chefs. He “inherited” the over a century old traditional roast goose formula from his grandfather, so he continues to regale diners with it wherever he goes.
Chef Billy’s premium roast goose will be available at Lung Hin Restaurant for a la carte orders as well as in a set menu. The set menu also includes Steamed Garoupa with Minced Garlic, Pan-fried Crab with Pork Belly in Supreme Soy Sauce, and Braised Seafood with Peach Gel Soup.
Taste the flavorful difference in the premium roast goose.
(Marco Polo Ortigas Manila is located at Meralco Ave. corner Sapphire St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City; with telephone number (632) 720-7777.)
FRIGHT night jumps from the movie and television screens to the bar lounge of a hotel on October 31, 2018, when Richmonde Hotel Ortigas hosts Fright Night, a 1980s inspired Halloween happy hour party, at the hotel’s The Exchange bar lounge. Be spooked by the iconic creepy characters from the decade’s pop culture and even the era’s hairstyle and fashion, while enjoying well-loved retro music, bingeing on delectable bar chow, and relishing a drink-all-you-can spree of San Miguel Beer products, Smirnoff Mule, featured cocktail drinks, white wine, iced tea and sodas. Priced at Php798 nett, the Halloween Happy Hour is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., although the bar chow buffet is open up to 9:00 p.m. only. Live musical entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m., and guests get a chance to win hotel gift certificates in the raffle that shall be held later in the evening.
The Exchange bar lounge is where ‘Fright Night’ will take place
Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ Halloween surprises also include a thrilling staycation in a Superior room with breakfast buffet for two persons. Book the staycation from October 31 to November 4, 2018, and you get it for as low as Php3,600 nett. Up the ante and go for more treats with the Boos & Booze Package, starting at Php4,200 nett, inclusive of a carafe of Zombie cocktail and nachos to go with your ghost story-telling session or horror movie marathon with friends, and breakfast buffet for two. All rates come with Wifi access, free parking for one vehicle, and complimentary use of the gym and heated indoor pool.
(Richmonde Hotel Ortigas is located at 21 San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For inquiries or reservations, call (632) 638-7777.)
Kettle’s famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with honey glazed cornbread
HOW would you like to sit down to a lunch of Chinese Pork Bun, German pretzels, Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Donburi with Italian pasta and American style pizza, then wind up with French crepe and Western cookies enjoyed with a cup of freshly brewed coffee?
At Shangri-La Plaza’s GourmetFest, a four-day culinary event that’s ongoing until Sunday (October 21, 201, you can actually have as wide a feast as you want. The Grand Atrium of the posh mall has been transformed into a hawker center, food park or night market, with picnic-style wooden tables and benches in the center, surrounded by food stalls put up by participating restaurants from the Main Wing and the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza.
Mall-goers get to experience a feast of delicious eats offered at special prizes, representing different cuisines from all around the world.
SumoSam’s Chicken Teriyaki Donburi
Asian flavors come alive with Akira and SumoSam (Japanese), Zao (Vietnamese), Arya (Persian), Thai BBQ (Thai), Ganso Shabuway, and Shi Lin (Chinese). Blow Torched Maki and California Roll, Chicken Teriyaki Donburi and Beef Misono Donburi, Pomelo Salad, Sambusse, Pad Thai, Shabu-Shabu or Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings, anyone?
California Pizza Kitchen’s BBQ Chicken Pizza
All-American offerings are a-plenty with Kettle (and its famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken with honey glazed cornbread), Tender Bob’s (steaks, ribs and burgers), Pepi Cubano (unique Cubano sandwiches), and California Pizza Kitchen (pizza with an American twist).
From Europe comes Brotzeit (German), Pasto (Italian), Wobbly Pan (Spanish bistro food, including tapas and paella), Balboa (American dining with Italian cuisine).
The Red Crab’s Baked Mussels
Also worth checking out are Red Crab (crab and other seafood dishes), Epicurious (combination of savory fares and sweet treats), Pepper Lunch (affordable steak and seafood meals).
Paper Moon’s Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies, Blueberry Wanut Blondies, and Dark Chocolate-Pistachio Brownies
For dessert, do not miss Paper Moon’s Mille Crepe Cake and Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies, and La Creperie’s famous crepes, which are perfect when paired with a cup of freshly brewed coffee from Figaro or Bo’s Coffee Primo.
“We’re delighted to host the GourmetFest once again,” says Shangri-La Plaza’s executive vice president and general manager Lala Fojas, who led the formal opening ceremonies in the evening of October 17.
The opening rites doubled as press launch, dry run and food tasting.
Shangri-La Plaza’s EVP and GM Lala Fojas (extreme right) leading a toast during the formal opening ceremonies
As part of this year’s GourmetFest, live demos and workshops shall be conducted by some of the top chefs in the country, including Chefs Sandy Daza and Robby Goco, as well as Wobbly Pan’s very own Chef Rolando de Gracia.
With only two more days to enjoy GourmetFest, there are nevertheless other chances to enjoy Shangri-La Plaza’s brand of gastronomic treats. Mall-goers who dine in any restaurant at Shangri-La Plaza from October 18 to November 18 (201, with a minimum spend of Php500, get one raffle ticket and a chance to win a trip for two to Singapore via Singapore Airlines with hotel accommodations and Singapore Explorer Pass Tickets.
(Shangri-La Plaza is located at the corner of Shaw Blvd. and EDSA in Mandaluyong City.)
ONCE upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a princess… and the princess met her Prince Charming despite all the villains, elves, dragons and witches that tried to stand between them.
If being a princess is your ultimate fantasy, then you can live your dream this Halloween with Diamond Hotel Philippines’ Once Upon a Time, A Diamond Halloween Event. Become a part of a bedtime story filled with adventure, magic and a whole lot of fun and surprises for everyone. Taking place on October 28, 2018, at the hotel from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the event includes a take-home snack box at Php1,000 nett per person, with the ticket giving you access to the Halloween fairy take quests and activities and a chance to win a Lego Grand Showcase in the Grand Raffle Draw.
Once Upon a Time… allows participants to search for sweet treats or tricks around the hotel, unleash their creativity in arts and crafts activities, have pictures taken at the photo booth, get a shimmer fix at the face painting and glitter tattoo booths, have some yummy delights at the food and beverage stations, and catch enthralling live stage performances. Wearing fairytale costumes is a must if you want to win a special prize.
Also forming part of Diamond Hotel’s Halloween promotion is the Enchanted Room Promo, which is available from October 25 to November 5, 2018. Priced at Php5,500 nett per night in a Deluxe Room, the promo includes buffet breakfast for two, complimentary use of Health Club and Spa facilities and swimming pool, wifi access, 20% discount on food and beverage in all outlets, massage and laundry, and shuttle service on weekends to Intramuros, Mall of Asia and Robinsons Mall. Avail of the room promo for Php6,000 nett per night and get an extra treat in the form of a complimentary ticket to the Halloween event. Book your stay from now until October 28 at www.diamondhotel.com with the promo code ENCHANTED, applicable to local residents only.
For event ticket inquiries, call (632) 528-3000 ext. 8461. For room reservations, call (632) 528-3000 extension 1140 to 43. Halloween tickets may also be purchased via onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. Diamond Indulgence members are entitled to a Php100 discount for a maximum of four (4) tickets.
(Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila.)
EVERY year, kids look forward to Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Halloween event because the hotel always comes up with fun and exciting activities for the occasion. It stays true to its reputation this year as it takes everyone on a journey to the realm of the undead to battle brain-munching monsters in Zombie Land.
Taking place on October 28, 2018, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Zombie Land serves up fun frights with awesome treats, thrilling prizes and a hearty snack buffet with drink, plus snack stations and food carts for French fries, ice cream, cotton candy and cupcakes. There will be a magic show and musical entertainment, a photo booth, glitter tattoo and loot bags for kids. For grown-ups, the Horror House will surely bring on the loudest screams and nervous laughter.
Highlight of the party is a costume parade, with kids parading in their favorite Halloween costumes not just for fun but also to win hotel gift certificates.
Tickets to Zombie Land are priced at Php900nett per person for both children and adults, while toddlers aged 2 and below can come and participate for free. For inquiries and reservations for rooms and party tickers, call (632) 570-7777. Rooms can also be booked online though www.eastwoodrichmondehotel.com.ph.
(Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is located at 17 Orchard Road, Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City.)
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