Truffles at RWM
THE chefs of Newport Mall and Resorts World Manila (RWM) signature restaurants have created a trove of truffle dishes at the Philippines’ first Truffle Festival which runs for the entire month of September at Newport Mall in RWM.
Sweets at Café Pronto
CAFÉ PRONTO at Marco Polo Ortigas is gearing up for a sweeter and more indulgent season with its current selection of sweet goodies including ice cream (chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla) topped with treats of the diner’s choice (sprinkles, marshmallows, or nuts) in either cup or crunchy waffle cone. Then there are thick milkshakes with munchies on the top like sour candies, gummy bears, and s’mores. Nut lovers can look forward to Florentines, Maple Pecan Pie, Almond Cream Bun, and Hazelnut Dragee are baked to your heart’s desire.
Shang Plaza’s festivals
SHANGRI-LA Plaza celebrates food, drink, and culture with two festivals: the Mid-Autumn Festival from Sept. 20 to 23 at the East Wing, marking the Chinese tradition with specialties like mooncakes, fresh lumpia, and other food items, plus crystal accessories and personal care items, plants and pet accessories; and the World of Wine festival from Sept. 28 to 30 at the Grand Atrium. Guests will be able to try wine selections from Marketplace by Rustan’s. There will be talks from local and international wine makers and special wine sessions focusing on topics ranging from the specifics of European wine making to how organic wine is produced. There will be a raffle for a chance to win prizes ranging from a new iPad to a trip for two to the Lamothe Mansion and Vineyard in France.
Mid-Autumn Fest
THE Mid-Autumn Festival are underway at Lucky Chinatown until Sept. 24. There is a Mooncake Fair until Sept. 21 with mooncakes created by chefs from top hotels in Manila and mall establishments. Then on Sept. 22, the mall will host the Great Dice Game at the atrium, with prizes such as gift certificates from Belmont and Ramada hotels, Zen Institute and more. On Sept. 22 and 23, children can participate in the Moon Fest Mural Contest. Also on Sept. 23 is the Grand Festival Celebration at the mall atrium, with cultural performances from Manila Chinese Filipino schools and other partner organizations, and, At 4 p.m., the talent competition of the Little Mr. & Ms. Chinatown pageant. On Sept. 24, students will compete to design the best and most creative lanterns for the Lantern Design Artfest that will decorate a lighted lantern tunnel at the bridgeway to the mall’s Building A.
