Local flair, global dishes
THE Chef’s Specials of Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s Eastwood Café+Bar are back this month. The theme is “Mundial (or global) Cuisine” which, according to Executive Chef Vic Barangan, combines local and international cooking styles and ingredients to create original gourmet dishes. For this period, The Chef’ Specials’ main dishes are US short ribs braised in Mr. Apo coffee (P995); Abra organic chicken a la kiev with salted egg butter (P995); parrotfish fillet with tamarind, cilantro, jicama, and Zambales mangoes (P895); and, Australian lamb shank cooked adobar-style with garlic and hollandaise (P985). These come with artisan bread with flavored butter and tomato jam; compressed watermelon salad with basil, olives, goat’s cheese, rocket leaves, and radish; and Tortellini Royale soup made of consommé with adlai, tortellini of chicken, and mushroom dexelles. The “Dessert Mélange” includes pistachio bark, spiced walnuts, cured egg yolk, basil oil, coral sponge cake, cream cheese and vanilla ice cream. The Mundial Cuisine is available from September to November. For inquiries and table reservations, call 570-7777.
Pumpkin Spiced Cake
CAFÉ ROMANÇON is ready to usher in the celebration of Halloween with its featured dessert, Pumpkin Spiced Cake. Crafted from naturally grown fresh pumpkins, this rich decadent cake is infused with spices and features a cream cheese frosting coat topped with chocolate slices and crisp bits of pistachios, pecan nuts, walnuts, and almonds. Café Romançon is located at the Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle corner of Arellano Ave. and Estrada St., Malate, Manila. It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Oktoberfest at Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge
CELEBRATE Germany’s annual festival at Marco Polo Ortigas’ Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge with authentic Bavarian sausages and staple beer beginning Sept. 26. Order a platter of Bavarian sausages grilled fresh on live cooking stations for the promotional price of P999 which includes a half-liter of Paulaner Beer from tap. This craft Munich beer will also be available for P340. This special offer is available until Oct. 13. For reservations, call 720-7777 or e-mail restaurant.mnl@marcopolohotels.com.
McDo’s ‘Chairman’s Treat’
TO CELEBRATE the birthday of McDonald’s Philippines Chairman and Founder, Dr. George T. Yang, and the anniversary of the opening of the first McDonald’s store in the country, McDonald’s is offering the “Chairman’s Treat” today, Sept. 27 — buy one McSpaghetti McSaver meal and get one Burger McDo free from 2 to 4 p.m. The “Chairman’s Treat” puts the spotlight on McSpaghetti and Burger McDo, two local products exclusive only in the McDonald’s Philippines menu, which Yang championed. The promo is available across all McDonald’s restaurants for dine-in, take out, and drive through customers.
World of Wine Fair
MARKETPLACE by Rustan’s is holding the World of Wine Fair from Sept. 28 to 30 at the Shangri-La Plaza Grand Atrium. Featuring premium wines sourced directly from estates and sold at exclusive rates, the event boasts selections from eight different wine making countries, including Italy, France, USA, Chile, and Argentina. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to learn more about wine culture from 15 respected international wine makers and wine experts. At the Straight from the Vineyard sessions, nine wine makers will be discussing topics ranging from the history and heritage of the Rioja wine region to the complex wine classification of Bordeaux. To register for a session, present a Fresh, Marketplace, or Sapphire card at any Marketplace by Rustan’s branch in Shang, Rockwell, or Makati and pay P299 a session. Non-cardholders may enroll for P500. All participants in the sessions will receive a free bottle of wine. Customers will receive a discount of 10% on all bottles purchased at the fair, and 15% off for a purchase of six or more bottles. Those who spend P5,000 or more will also be entitled to free delivery. A minimum spend of P1,000 gains one entry to the World of Wine Raffle Promo with prizes like Swarovski Gift Certificates worth P20,000, Apple iPads (32GB), a trip for two to Napa Valley with a private vineyard tour of Beringer, and the grand prize — a trip for two to France, with a two-night stay at the Lamouthe Mansion and Vineyard. For details visit www.rustansfresh.com.
