Gifts from Marriott
AT the Manila Mariott, one can give good luck for the Lunar New Year through items handpicked from Man Ho’s signature offerings. The Lunar New Year Hamper (P3,188) contains koi-shaped tikoy, chocolates inspired by Daruma piglets, XO sauce, chili sauce, walnuts, Jasmine green tea, and kiam muy; while the Tikoy Gift Box (P1,888) contains koi-shaped tikoy in two sizes. The gifts are available until Feb. 15. For details and orders call 988-9999.
Going keto at Resorts World Manila
CAFÉ MAXIMS at Resorts World Manila’s (RWM) has added a new dish to its ketogenic lineup for the month of January: the Adlai and Chicken meal. It is made with sautéed adlai grains topped with grilled chicken breast fillet coated with veal jus. Adlai, also known as Job’s tears or Chinese Pearl Barley, is a protein-filled, high-fiber, and gluten-free alternative to rice that is also loaded with minerals. Another keto-friendly dish on Café Maxims’ menu is Eggs Benedict — slabs of thick-cut bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce, but with hot almond buns instead of wheat-based bread. The café also serves Lava Cake which is made with almond flour and dark chocolate. Then there is Café Maxims’ “Brain Boost Coffee” which is made of freshly roasted and brewed organic coffee beans and comes with an extra dose of energy from the organic grass-fed butter and a shot of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. Select RWM dining outlets also have their Keto Thrill Meals options to give keto dieters more choices. Café Maxims is located at the ground floor of Maxims Hotel, Resorts World Manila. For inquiries and reservations, call 908-8833.
Chinese New Year by the bay
CELEBRATE the start of the Year of the Earth Pig at the New World Manila Bay Hotel’s restaurants. The Market Café will be offering classic Chinese dishes along with a spread of international dishes on Feb. 4 and 5. These include Cantonese noodles, dim sum, sizzling Szechuan specialties, BBQ favorites, and traditional Chinese desserts. The buffet is priced at P2,800 including free flowing sodas, iced tea, chilled juices, local beer, coffee and tea. Over at Li Li, set menus will be offered for the occassion featuring Cantonese specialties such as braised pork knuckle, wok-fried tiger prawn, and bird’s nest soup with rates starting at P2,688 per person. Guests can also purchase a box of pig-shaped nian gao (tikoy) from Li Li for gifting. Currently available until Feb. 5. The gift box is priced at P1,088. Early Birds who place orders before Jan. 25 will get a discount of 15%.
Heritage cuisine in Iloilo
THE Richmonde Hotel Iloilo will have a special night “Tabu-an sa Dinagyang,” a heritage dinner buffet featuring the heirloom dishes of Iloilo’s premier chef, Rafael “Tibong” Jardeleza. An advocate of preserving and promoting Ilonggo cuisine, the chef has been featured in media in an effort to educate the public on the true identity of Iloilo food which goes beyond the usual batchoy, pancit molo, and KBL. The buffet will include roast lamb, lechon, lengua con setas oliva, and tenderloin steak, among other dishes. Also on the buffet will be kinilaw na isda, paella negra, paella valenciana, pancit guisado, almondigas and street food fare. “Tabu-an sa Dinagyang” will be held on Jan. 26, 6 to 10 p.m., at the hotel’s pool deck area at the 7th floor. The buffet costs P2,000 net per person, and include bottles of San Mig Light Beer and bottomless lemonade. Diners can catch the Festive Mall fireworks happening at 9 p.m. and enjoy the music spun by DJ Enzo of Fatboidjs. Seats are limited so reservations are encouraged. For inquiries and reservations, call Richmonde Hotel Iloilo at +63 333-287-888 or e-mail rhireservations@richmondehotel.com.ph.
New flavors of chocolate
VILLA DEL CONTE introduces a new set of dark chocolate flavors. Its best selling chocolate pralines are now available in White Cream Cheese Cake flavor with Amaretto Grains filling. There are also two new Dragees flavors: Extra Dark Chocolate-covered Pearls Bretzel, and Extra Dark Chocolate-covered roasted coffee bean. These new chocolates are available at all Villa Del Conte stores. For bulk orders more details, call 893-2575 or visit www.villadelcontecioccolato.com.
Century Park’s dining offers
THE Century Park Hotel’s Café in the Park offers Century Burger, a ½ pound burger grilled to the diner’s preference. For those with hearty appetites, the lunch and dinner buffet is available at P1,495 (adult) and P795 (children six to 10 years old) from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 6 to 10 p.m. Senior citizens get 50% off on buffets every Saturday and Sunday. For ramen enthusiasts, Century Tsukiji suggests its tonkotsu ramen garnished with pork belly, egg, and vegetables. Head over to the Atrium Lounge and avail of the featured drinks of the quarter: The Hi-Ho/High Hope! cocktail and Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon at P350 per glass. Deli Snack’s cake of the month is Torta Nacciole de Chocolato, a mix of chocolate ganache, Tanduay rhum, coffee flavoring, and whipped cream. The dessert is available at P1,080 (round cake) and P2,570 (rectangular). Meanwhile, the Pata Hamon or pork knuckles with raisins, pistachio nuts and chestnuts is available at P1,280/kg. For details visit www.centurypark.com or call 528-8888.
