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Celebrate Mother's Day the Grand Way at Sofitel Manila's Spiral!

Tuesday, May 06, 2014


Spiral, the Philippine's best food destination is taking you up a notch this Mothers Day as they celebrate it with you on May 13th, 2014. They will showcase products made by the finest female weavers from Ilocos Norte properly called Abel Iloco. It's something that has been drawn in that region since 1572. The designs will be done by Ryan Madamba, a noted fashion and wedding gown designer who hails from Ilocos. It'll be a luxurious showcase of resort and evening wear so you better get your eyes treated to some of the Philippines best designs.

 Aside from that...


Spiral's very own Chefs and Master Chefs have prepared their heirloom recipes, some of which have been passed on from generation to generation. It doesn't go authentic than this! Just look at what they shelled out from their family pantrys!

Eric Costille (French) – Executive Chef
Braised Oxtail Parmentier- Mother’s recipe
Fresh Herbs Ricotta Agnoletti, Chicken Jus – Grandmother’s recipe
Classic Ratatouille – Great Grandmother’s recipe

Mok Chee Wah (Chinese) – Executive Chinese Chef
Double Boiled Eight Treasure Ginseng Soup - Mother’s recipe
Stuffed Chicken leg with Chinese Sausage and preserved Vegetable - Grandmother’s recipe
Homemade Tofu with Chinese Spinach and dried and fresh Scallop – Great grandmother’s recipe

Bettina Arguelles (Spanish/Filipino) – French Chef
Cuchinillo - Mother’s recipe
Beef Morcon - Grandmother’s recipe
King Prawn Gambas Al Ajillo - Grandmother’s recipe

Hiromi Yonekawa (Japanese) - Japanese Chef
Hongkong Style Rainbow Sashimi, Ceviche Jelly Sauce - Mother’s recipe
Hot Pot Style “Udon Suki” Beef with Vegetables - Grandmother’s recipe
Shishamo Karaage with Lemon Wedge – Great grandmother’s recipe

Romeo Malate (Filipino) - Thai Chef
Fried Banana (Maruya) - Mother’s recipe
Fish in Coconut Cream wrapped in Banana Leaf (Ginataang Tilapia sa Dahon ng Saging) - Grandmother’s recipe
Grilled Eggplant with Green Mango Salad (Inihaw na Talong at Ensaladang Mangga) – Great grandmother’s recipe

Edgar Butawan (Filipino)- Pastry Chef
Mango Shortcake- Mother’s recipe
Pandan Roll Cake – Grandmother’s recipe
Chocolate Red Velvet Cake – Great grandmother’s recipe

Tweet Obsequio (Filipino-Chinese) - Chocolatier
Chocolate Lipstick – Mother’s recipe
Durian Stiletto Praline – Grandmother’s recipe
Peanut Clutch Bag Praline – Great grandmother’s recipe

Caleb Han, Poolside Restaurant Manager (Korean)
Bossam' with tofu: pork meat and tofu with kimchi – Mother’s recipe
Daetongbap, cooked rice in bamboo case – Grandmother’s recipe
Jeonbokjuk, rice porridge with abalone – Great grandmother’s recipe

Tanguy Gras, Spiral Manager (French)
Rougail Saucisse
  
Each of these dishes have their own little stories behind them. Truly, this is one remarkable way of celebrating Mothers Day. Spiral has continued to be the best in food choices - and this is a testament on how important Mothers play in the lives of now Masters in the kitchen. Heartwarming to know they are so proud to share the secrets passed on to them by Moms, Grandma's and even Great Grandma's! 

While you are there, you can also win for yourselves Jewelmer and L’Oreal Paris products. Sofitel is also releasing new rates just for this day. The awesome Mother’s Fashion Show and Spiral dinner rate costs only PHP 2,550++ for adults and PHP 1,300++ for the young ones. Whilst if you bring kids that are 4 years old and below, they'll be all free! 

If you want to reserve, please proceed to Spiral Manila's Facebook Page. I even heard that they're giving away huge discounts now! :)

If you wish to stay at the hotel, they have a special Mother’s Day room package in Sofitel Manila from May 9-11, 2014. You also will be receiving a special three strand freshwater pearl bracelet if you get that. Isn't that awesome? You deserve the best for your Moms and only Sofitel Manila can get you what you truly need! Hey, I just heard they're throwing away a 40% discount on their Facebook Page! Come rush over to their channels and see for yourself :)

COW

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Sofitel Celebrates CNY with Albert Andrada's "Shanghai Nights"

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Chinese New Year was a tad nicer when we celebrated it in Sofitel Manila. Aside from the scrumptious food served on their restaurant Spiral, Manila's best buffet, they went ahead and got it up a notch to put in a whole fashion show courtesy of world renowned royalty designer Albert Andrada. His collection called "Shanghai Nights" sashayed as onlookers were struck in awe of this 15 piece collection. Let's take a look at the scenes a few days ago!


Present during the occasion was Sofitel Manila's GM Adam Laker with Philippine Social Butterfly Tessa Prieto Valdez and ANTM World renowned designer (personal friend of Albert Andrada) Michael Cinco.


Ice sculptures, arrangements, calligraphic artists made their own Year of the Wooden Horse impressions. Everything was exquisite at Spiral.


Spiral's own Chefs created a special menu for the occasion and the Chinese host also serenaded the crowd with music in Mandarin if I'm not mistaken.


Albert Andrada opens up the show with black numbers, skirts in different lengths with gold accents here and there. He pulls this off without looking tacky, I am not surprised. This is why he's making raves in the middle east scene. The drapery, the placement of the gold would not take away the elegance he wanted to exude in these black dresses.

Welcome The Year of the Wooden Horse at Sofitel Manila!

Monday, January 20, 2014


Sofitel Manila truly is an exquisite destination when you want to celebrate something special. Now more than ever, it's the best place to have your magnifique Chinese New Year Festivities with your loved ones. Add to that the special menu they prepared especially for that day and the existing Spiral buffet that has been unmatched in the Philippines. Who wouldn't feel so good seeing the spread above? Exactly my point. Let's take a peek at what they're offering shall we? :)


It's scrumptious Braised Dried Oyster and Sea Moss in Dried Scallop Sauce. The riches of the sea in one plate usually served to royalty in China can now be part of your dinner table - oh my! It's braised in a special sauce and served soft, sweet and juicy in every bite. Put this over hot white rice and we don't have to force anyone to eat it. Argh lol!


If there's fish, you don't have to meddle with its flavor too much. Just have it steamed, put in the best ingredients and you'll love how it accompanies the sweet fish meat they've prepared to greet the Year of the Wood Horse! This is Traditional Style Steamed Whole Red Snapper. Yum-O!


Plates can't be prettier than this. It's their Braised Sea Cucumber with Minced Chicken Szechuan Style. A little spicy, chewy and savory dish that would be really loved by kids. It's like an Asian meat ball. Loved every bit of it!


Sweet and garlicky, this Steamed King Prawn with Fresh and Fried Garlic just hits the spot. The shrimp just becomes so well flavored like a canvass painted with garlic that you'll love in every piece. This dish was gone in 5 minutes. LOL


Do I really need to convince you that this is good? I know. This is Spiral's Signature Chili Crab. One of Singapore's well loved dishes done by Spiral's chefs; putting their own spin on a traditional dish that's sweet, savory and spicy. How can anyone not love this!


Pretty as a pinwheel, this is Spiral's Steamed Crab Claw and Glass Noodle with Egg White Sauce. Sweet crab meat on crab claws poured with a soup made of egg whites and a few sauteed veggies, it's a festival waiting to happen. Best eaten hot, it's one of the nicest things to have on a New Year's table. Oh so lovely!


Whimsical in colors, this is Spiral's Steamed Snapper Fillet and Home Made Tofu. Light and not so oily, this is something that weight watchers would surely enjoy! Key ingredient: the crunchy asparagus!


This was only served to Emperors once, but it's now available for everyone to enjoy. This is Slow Cooked Baby Abalone in Supreme Oyster Sauce. Soft, with lovely sauce on it... you can put this on rice or just enjoy it as is.


This one is their Braised Pork Knuckle on Iceberg Lettuce and Oyster Sauce. I literally saw a line on the buffet just for this one. I think they wanted it more because of the fact that the meat falls off the bone. It's like an oriental ham and I find it really good.

As for ceremonies....


They'll be setting up some tables with Noodle/Salad Tossing activities such as this one too so if you are after the traditional stuff you see in China and elsewhere in the region, they've got you covered.


A better fortune, better year to enjoy with your loved ones and family. It's time to stick together, see how your luck and fortune double or even triple in 2014 as we usher in the Year of the Wooden Horse. For reservations, call them now at (02) 551 5555 or visit their channels below.

COW

For more information about Spiral and their offerings:
Sofitel Manila
Sofitel Manila
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Visit their official website

http://www.sofitelmanila.com