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

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 :)

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

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.

Holidays at Sofitel Manila

Every time I step into the floors of Sofitel Manila, I feel right at home. No, let me correct that... I feel like I'm on a vacation home. So I always make it a point to visit that place frequently because I get relaxed, happy inside and festive. I know, that might have been like a juxtaposed wording but that's exactly how I feel. These holidays, it becomes even better.

There's a full Ginger Bread house in the lobby. They are also selling these sweet treats so make sure you get one for your home. It can be a centerpiece, something that you can put on tables to make guests feel welcome or just under the tree.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, or in this case a pebble pit to roast those awesome treats.

The good ole Christmas Log which you often see in European houses, they've got it LONGER and draped with Christmas Candies. Tis was SO GOOD and uber chocolatey. I took home some too.

Kids would even marvel at this lil nook where they have a real deal choochoo train spinning around on a little Christmas Village and these nice Ginger Bread houses that Santa wishes more of too!

Gorgeous Multi Awarded Industry Champion Chef Tweet and her team even came out with this cute little Christmas gift boxes made of chocolate. There were also some small Christmas Trees and other designs that are perfect for the occasion. Mmmm.... made my mouth water just by the sight of it! I almost didn't want to eat it because it's too cute! I especially love the Christmas Ball pralines and the broken white chocolate they have on display. I'm telling you, Sofitel Manila is the best in desserts!

Their marshmallows? SUPERB and they are soft and pillowy like clouds! Pour chocolate from the small fountain and it's something that you'll close your eyes for. The breads are all freshly baked, the cheese are creamy and sharp. Why don't you talk to your friends and family and get this intimate dinner at Le Bar a try. Or maybe do the full thing at Spiral, the country's best buffet!

Get the ambiance complete by sitting right beside this fireplace that will surely set the mood that Christmas and New Year brings.

If you want your function to be extra festive, get this arranged with Sofitel Manila and they'd be glad to do so. They even make special brews for Christmas courtesy of the smart people at Le Bar. You should also try the warm Red Wine. Lovely!

Don't worry about food, they've got that covered. They've got the best Christmas Menu and savory dishes a dinner table should never go without! They'll even carve it for you. I SUPER love the Foie Gras.. it melts in your mouth... really good.

Don't worry about your gatherings because they've got this every night. The band plays standards and new ones so there won't be generation gaps.. just sheer enjoyment and entertainment!

 

 They even lit up the whole place just for you through in a ceremony a few weeks ago. It definitely started my Christmas. Executives of the hotel were all there to start off the longest celebration of Christmas in the world! You can only see that in the Philippines!

Now imagine your family staring at this tall structure and having the time of their life at Sofitel Manila, isn't that just perfect? They've also got Wine classes, discounts on Vietura beauty treatments, Christmas trophies, Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet, a Magnifique Getaway package, New Years Eve dinner at Le Bar and more. All you need to do is ask them thru fbreservations@sofitelmanila.com for packages, offers that would make holiday wishes come true for you and your family. No fuss, all amazing experience at the best 5 star hotel in the Philippines - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.

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